UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0348 2394 1 i-'^:.yy n.A A-:« * v> f ■ .. •\-h' '^^' s^ '■^^, <» •# ■*'V, >'^^-if>, :">^*^nh^^ 4*'^.J?: ^* si' ■■ , :;• >' .^^•r;/;'#' ;>^> ' ■■ > V LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SouncE._(a__.t . SToTie. aoR, > (o ~ f^-t -i VOL. XXII. No. i. Supplement to The Florists' Exchange July 7, 1906. INDEX TO The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XXI, 1906 ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES l>1ARHED WITH AN (") ASTERISK A PiOK A Little Advice 796 Abtlia rupestris 613* Abies (Picea) cilicica, Supplt. to No. 2 38 Acacias 835 Acetylene Lime in Horticul- ture 335 Plant Spray 485 . Acokanthera spectabilis 592 Advertising, Anent 414 Mark Twain on 769 Ageratum, Blue, for Bedding 79 Inimitable 558* Alfalfa Seed, Cleaning Dodder infested 615 Alpinia Sanderse 628* Althaea Hedges _ 581 American Association of Nursery- men Dallas Convention, 794; Pi'O- gram. 581; Transportation to Dallas 673 American Association of Park Su- perintendents, 795; Program of JVIeeting 733 American Breeders' Association. 38, 104 American Carnation Society, 10,10U; Banquet, 142; Impressions of Boston Meeting, 175, 237; Pres- ident Fisher's address, 102; Proceedings of Boston Meeting and Exhibition, 102-108; Secre- tary Herr's Report, 103; Report of Judges, 103; Treasurer Dor- ner's Report, 105; Views of Exhibition 143* American Peony Society, 796; Bos- ton Meeting and Exhibition,'— 650. 798-800*; Prife List of 738. American Rose Society, 26S, 300, .414; Banquet to. 419; Exhibition of, 420*; Meeting of E.xecutive Committee, 796; President's Ad- dress, 416; Secretary's report, 416; Special Trophies, 420*; Treas- urer's Report 416 American Seed Trade Association — Entertainment of Delegates, 7?,2; President's Address, 839; Pro- gram of Toledo Meeting, 704; Report of Toledo (O.) Convention, 833-3. Anemones, March 24 issue. Yll' Antirrhinum for Winter Flowers 445 Antirrhinums 13 Aphelandras 712 Aquatic Pond, Puddling an, 231, 269, 300 Araucaria imbricata 197 A rbor Vitfe, Chinese 33 Arbutus, Trailing, Trans- planting 325 Asmus, George, (Portrait).. 419 Asparagus. 121, 835; Bed, Putting Salt on, 69.5; plumosus nanus, 762; Sprengeri, 45; Sprengeri. Variegated 217 Aster, A Precocious 807 amethystinus 485* Asters 281, 528 Indoors, Growing 445 Ayers, Mrs. M., Easter Dis- play of ■. 592* Azaleas 281. 423. 605 Kept over 217 B Ballimoreans on an Outing. . 767 Baskets. Graduation 170 Battle, The First Real 710 Beans, Mauritius 731 Some diseases of 731 Bedding Stock 605, 619 Beech for Hedges 4S5 Begonia Cuttings, Rooted, 584; Er- fordii. Red, 200; Gloire de Lor- raine, 618; semperflorens. . . 138 Begonias 834 Tuberous 121 Bellis perennis for Cut Fowers 79 Berberis from Seed 99 Berckmans, Robert C. (Portrait) 680. Bignonia capreolata 44.3 ■Tweediana 813 Birnie, John, at Boston 415 Bisset. Peter (Portrait) 300 Bisulphirle of Carbon 622 Black Rot. Formula for 827 Boiler Cellar, Water in 522 Bone Meal for Carnations and Roses 70 Books Received — Annuals and Biennials for Amateur Growers, 374; Directory. American Florist Company's, 82S; Garden, The, Books. Pa'ge You and 1, 766; Index Filicum, 524; Orchid Hybrids, 524 Phlox, Manual of the, 300 Plant Breeding, 620; Rex Book, The 11; Roses, Names of, 69 The First County Park System 172; Water Lilies and Aquatics The Culture of 710 Boston and Proposed S. A. F. Ex- hibition 39 Co-operative Flower Grow- ers' Association, Officers of (Portraits) 142 Gardeners and Florists' Club, at Waverly 463* Bougainvilleas 138 Bouquet, Bridal, of Miss Roosevelt 245* Bouvardias 281 Box Edging, How to Lay 232 Shoots for Christmas , 229 Boxwood Sprays 39 Budlong, J. A., Chicago. (Group Portrait) 500 Bulb Business, The 76S; Growing in Ameiica, 591; Grow- ing in British Columbia, 611; Growing in Virginia, 652*; House. New, of Rowehl & Granz ..176* Bulbs, Dutch, 315; Using a Second year 45 Bunyard, H. A. (Portrait) . 525 Burbank, Tasks for. (Poetry) Burbank's Silence Burnham. Hitchings Pierson Co., Dissolution of Business Methods Good vs. Bad 300 141 268 681 c Cabbage, Red, Danish Stone- head 612 Caladium Bulbs, Customs Decision on 228 Caladiums, Fancy-leaved, Soil . . for 716 California Crops 705 California's Great Calamity, Views of 621 Callas 445 Campanulas 507 Cannas 349 Varieties of — ^ A 1 b a m a, 73S; Amalgamated, 5 5 4; American Duchess, The, 556; Blushing Belle, 738; Britta, 666; Bronze King. 738; Bucatunna, 738; Cha- tauqua, Jr., 738; Crown of Gold, 556; Daybreak; 738; Dayton, 656; Emerald 7 3 8: Fairhope, 5 5 6; Flashlight, 738; George. Henry, 556; Giraffe, 738; Gold Mine, 556; Golden Cluster, 5 5 6; Golden Dawn. 556; Golden Express, 556; Inman's Choice, 556; Johnson, Tom L., 738; Jumbo, 738; Kuroki, General, 738; Leader, 656; Ma- jestic, 738; Mississippi, 738; Moonlight, 738; Mt. Washington, 556; Mt. Zion, 656; Nymphea, 656; Ohio, 556; Patterson, Governor, 738; Perfection, 738; Queen of Beautv, 738; ijjueen of Orange, 656; Read. Pansy, 556; Royal Bronze, 556; Royal Neighbor, 656; Saunders, Dr. Wm., 374; Sensa- tion. 556; Southern Bride, 738; Sunbeam, 738; Superior. 300; Telegraph, 556; Thelma, 666; Togo, Admiral, 556; Uwanta, 556 Caragana. The "Weeping 673* Carlton, H. R. (Portrait) .... 496 (tarnation — Experience with Fian- cee. 141; Historv, A Bit of. 710; Night at Detroit. 496: Seedling Problem, A, 389;' Society, A Win- ter-flowering in England. 689; Society, American, and its Certi- ficates, 140, 173. 181. 205. 236, 237, 301; The, 376; The American, in England, 268, 271*; The Fancy, 452, 557; The Green, 140; The, in French Literature, 272; The, of the Future 70 Carnations — American, in England, 173: at London, Ont.. 271; At Poehlmann Brothers. 142: Bor- der 138; Breeding. 106; Diseases of. 239; Fertilizer for, 660; for Pot Culture, 328: From a Retailer's Standpoint, 105; From a Whole- saler's Standpoint. 112; Growing in Solid Beds. 389; House of F. R. Pierson Company's. 107*; Hy- drocyanic Acid Gas on. 170: Impressions of new. 207; in Pots. 98, 110*: In the Rocky Mountains. 107; Indoor, 138; Lasting Quali- Carnations. Page ties Of, 620; New, of Cottage Gardens Company, 142; New, of Dailledouze Brothers, 109*; New, Weber it Sons, 109*; Of the Past, 110; Past and Plesent, 239; Selling and Packing Blooms and Cuttings of, 335; Show of, at Buffalo, 372; at Cliicago, 335, 336*; at Cincinnati, 341; at Louisville Ky., 373; at Madi- son, N. J., 3ii; at Toronto, 340, Sleepy, 79; Soil for, 762; Varie- ties of — Abundance, 630; Aris- tocrat, 3S, 74*; Avalanche 63U; Candace, 11; Crane, Senator, 110*; Crimson Glow, 109*, 620; Elliott, H., 683; Fiancee, 109*; Goddard, Helen, 143*; Gould, H. M. 106»; Jahn's White Seedling No. 49, 496*; Jessica, 108*; Maxwelton, 453; The Cody, 376*; My Mary- land, 108", 176; Pink Imperial, 620; Pocahontas, 40*; Queen Louise at Lancaster, O., 682*; Red War- lior, 68; Rob Roy, 109*; Struss, Elsa, 143*; Thompson, Rachel Marie, 207* ; Victory, 109*; Vic- tory in England, 683; Ward, Alma, 111*; White Enchantress, 106*; White Perfection, 108*; Whitney, Caroline, 462; Wietor Brothers' Red Seedling No. 45, 337*; Winsome, 620; Winsor, 107, 143*. Catalogue, The Seed. (Poetry), 195 Catalogues, Descriptive 789 Tlie Making of 672 Catalpa Bungel, Grafting 443 Cedar, Red, from Seed 133 (iedrela sinensis 805 (ientaurea cyanus 197* Cherries. Flowering 645 Cherry, Morelio. Windbreak. 617 Chicago Carnation Company, Establishment of 71 Christmas Trade Reports, Late 16 Chrysanthemum — A Late White, 523; A Precocious, 748; Bush Plant, Specimen, 14*; Society of America, Date of Annual Exhi- bition, 796; Special prizes, 492. Chrysanthemums, 649, 834; Chem- ical Constituents of, 70; For E.xhibition, 334, 377; Hardy Pom- pon, 526, 527*; in England. 175*; New, 238; Some Good and De- sirable Varieties of, 652; Time to Take Cuttings of, 170; Variety Boehraer, Louis, 13*; Wig, 497'^' Cicada, The Periodical 549 Cinerarias 315 Clematis from Seed 99 paniculata at Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C 366* Clover and Alfalfa Seeds, Im- purities in 195 Club and Society Doings, 12, 41. 72, 144, 176, 207, 240, 270, 302, 332, 333, 336, 378, 495, 625, 660, 622, 650, 683, 713, 767 797 Coal, Anthracite, Discovery of in Canada 685 Cold Storage Houses 613 Coleus 349 Coreopsis, Forcing 46 Corn, Sweet, The Country Gentleman 667 Cornus florida. Transplanting from the Woods 584 Corylopsis pauciflora ..358*, 362* Spicata 358*, 362* Cor^lus purpurea *325 Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. ; Changes in Business Plans at 588 Cycas Stems 649 Crataegus coccinea. Fruit of. 733* monogyna var. alba plena. 761* Cunninghamia sinensis. A Fine Specimen of 443 Customs Decision. An Impor- tant 680 Cuttings, Hard Wood 63 Cyanlding for White Fly. .623, 838 Cyclamen 185, 422, 605 Cydonia japonica var. alba 360 362* Cytisus Laburnum 165* D Daffodils 682 Poisoning from 204 Dahlias, 379, 558; Propagating, 13, 682; Single, 507. Daisies, Marguerite 605 Shasta 529 Page Page Daisy, The Shasta •206 Fuchsia, The California. 10, 141,173 Daphne cneorum 681 Fuchsias . 199 Dayton Souvenir, The 766 Fumigating Violets 267 Decoration Day 558 Funeral Design, A Handsome, 712*; Dendrobium nobile, Mrs. Larz Attaching a Card to, 444; for Anderson 620 Iron Bridge Worker 591* Dendromecon Watkinsii 269 Punnell, H. T. and A. H., Car- Department of Agriculture, nation Plant of 335* Personnel of 14 Store, New Year's Day, 1930 12 G DIanthus 138 Disease of Narcissus, A 682 Gaines, Hon. John Wesley on Lilies, Lettuce and Car- (Portrait) 015 nations 444 Galvin, Thomas F. (Portrait) 106 731 Gardener, A, Wanted in Can- 731 ada 100 5 How to Elevate The 14 105 Gardenias 185 DracEena americana, 740 Gardening in The West Indies 271 Godseffiana 13 Gazania 217 DraccEnas 835 Genistas grown indoors 762 Dreer's Nurseries, Riverton, Geraniums 7, 379, 762, 796, 838 N. J 528* Pinching Back 267 Dunlop, John H. (Portrait) ... 105 Ginkgo Trees 197 Easter Calendar, An, 494*; Deco- Gladiolus, The Modern 558 ration, A Canadian, 559*; Plants Gloxinias 121, 807 and Bulbs Most in Demand for. Golden Bell, Standard 613 Diseases of Beans of Irish Potatoes Dogwood, Weeping Dorner, P. E. Jr. (Portrait) . 463; Shrubs for, 145; Stock Treatment of, 99; Trade in Can- ada, 561; Trade of 1906, 533j Trade Reports, Later 56S Governmental Woik for and Against the Seed Trade 656 Grafting Catalpa Bungei 443 Cions for 95 Grape Troubles 523 Grapery, Wiring A 328 Grapes, Retarding 695 Grass, A Valuable 292 Educational Opportunities for Greenhouse Building, Latest Florists 357* Improvements 591 Elder, Red-berried 623 Greenhouses on Side Hill 217 Erythea edulis • 692 Gregory, J. J. H. (Portrait).. 93 Euonymus, Evergreen 357 Growing Plants, Success and radicans 165,. .269 Failure in 303 Euphorbia jacquiniasflora, 315, 712 Guttman, A. J. (Portrait)) ... 105 Evergreen, The fastest grow- ing 45 Evergreens, 558; at Newport, R. I.. M 675; Balling Roots of, 485; Colo- ,, , rado, 357; Grafting, 165; Some Habrothamnus 199 Choice Ornamental, for landscape Hail, Protection of Vineyards work, 358; Transplanting Small, ^Against 767 357 Hailstones, Making of 622 Exhibitor, Small, Where he ^ale, Nathan W 300 Stands 172 '^^" °f Horticulture for Bal- Exochorda grandiflora ' . . .' 261 __timore 86 Express Rates in New Jer sey 650, 651, 680, 829 Farenwald, A. (Portrait) Fern, Maidenliair 769 Ferns, California Maidenhair, 69; Hardy, 607; Native Resurrection, 5; Small for Ferneries, 145; Watering 717 Fertilizer, A Liquid, 444; a New, 705; for Carnations, 660. Fertilizers, Soluble 454 Fewkes, A. H. (Portrait) 798 Field Culture 772 Fig Trees, Training 490 Figs, Setting out 517 Fisher. Peter (Portrait), 102; Es- tablLshment of, 239*. Floral Canopy, A 683* Florists' Clubs and Societies; Offi- xjfjejne- cers of — American Association of ur^jur Nurserymen, 794 Hammond, Benjamin (Por- trait) 417 Hardening off Stock 618 Hardiness of Peaches 95 Hardy Stock 629 Harp. A Floral *663 .,„ Harrison, Orlando (Portrait).. 794 '^° Hauswirth. P. J. (Portrait)... 41 Heating, 19, 20. 61. 153, 184, 209, 235, 237, 318, 333, 337, 375, 383, 609, 554, 639, 696, 846. Hot Beds, Apparatus for. . . . 204 Hedge Plants. Narrow-growing 407 Hedges, .\lth£ea 581 Beech for 485 Hellenthal, J. R. Greenhouse of 568* Help, A Question of 522 Hemerocallis flava 805* Hterendeen Manufacturing Company, Banquet by 80 Herr, Albert M. (Portrait) 105 Hints. A Few 682 772 761 -Vmericai "°"5'- English. Not Bearing American Hollyhocks Peony Society, 799; American u„' ;V, ,u,,,.,i' 'tCwoV ' V ' 'o'?' ' '/o' s»ori Trn/io 4==,ioioHn„ S11 ■ ci^i- '^91*''- "" M'^l Notcs. 5._ 33, _ 63. 200 Seed Trade Association, 833; Chi cago Horticultural Society, 46; Cincinnati. 770; Dayton, O., 398;, National Nut Growers' Associa- tion, 33; Retail Florists' Asso- ciation, Chicago, 122; State Florists' Association of Indiana, 81. Flower Bed.s. Planting 26 95, 133. 165, 197, 229, 260, 293, 325, 357, 407, 443, 485, 617. 549, 681, 613, 646. 673, 705, 733. 761. 789, 823. Societies, A National Convo- cation of 524, 525 Socletie.'^ in England 245 lower rsea.^. jfianting jd( ;- v^^-- — _^.....o Show, A California, 741; At Hydrangea paniculata. ■pnanrl(an.3 OqI (^tq. AwaT-zqa Hydrangeas 7 Hotbed. The Making of a 249 368 ngeas 281, 422, 649 Tree 443 Hydrocyanic Acid Gas, Fumigating with. 619*; In Grapery, 145; on Carnations, 171. Pasadena, Cal., 573; Awards, Influence of 172 Flower Shows. Quality of Exhibits at 20B Prank, The Magic 100 Foliage, Variations in the Color of 167 Forcing Hardy Shrubs for Easter *95 Forsythla suspensa, 33*; var. For- tunei, 358, 362*. Frames, Outdoor 249 Ilex crenata. 375; for Hedges. 293. Freesia, 217; Notes on, 713: Purity. Ilgenfrltz Sons' (Company, Es- ""' " II 70* Ice, 'Wliere to Place in Re- frigerator 217 269 832* tablishment of Freezing of Fruit Trees, The, 293 Imlay. John D.. New Store of Frost. Preventing. In show win- dows. 213*; Smoke to Save Trees from. 705, 761. Fruit Tree Growing in Michi- gan Imported Plants and Depart- ment Stores ., 372 Inarching Stock -.--^"i Insects. Combating 6S3 11 Iris Kjempferi 302* VOL. XXII. No. I. Supplement to The Florists' Exchange July 7, 1906. J PArtE Jamestown (Va.) Exposition, ^Shf,<,.-,. The 172 ^>«ituai> Trees, Dwarf 695 Jasmine, Niglit-blooming .... 133 The Carolina 645 Jasminums 281 Jerusalem Cherries 762 Jessamine, The Cape 683 Joint, Rust. Making a 26S Judging:. Washington Florists' Club's Rules for 101 O Page Page S Pace p^,;j. Pruning^. .^ ^. .^ 673 Plants for Lawn Vases 653 St. Louis Exposition, Echoes Swainsona Galegifolia alba 334* 708 of 332 Swalnsonas " 281 ,„. f^Pi Yield of 164 Sweet Gum, Desirability of'. 133 174 Salisbuna adiantifolia 269 Sweet Peas. 199, 379- in England "f i"""'!? ..:...■■..■■............ 281 Testing, 269; Varieties ot-Allen; 48 San Francisco Disaster, 647; Flor- ^ -" "-■ " ■ ■ -- - - 13 ists' Relief Fund, 689. 12* San Jose Scale on Shrubs and 204 Trees 705 334* Sapindus saponaria 63 829 Scale, Morgan's on Palms 769; Baumann, John, 11; Stock Japanese' 'PeVsimmOT":::::::: 167 Beck. .Charles, 416, Blair^ John Poehlniann Brother's; "Chicago, Trees Dwarf 695 '^■' °^'' Bl'ss, Charles H., 39; Establishment of irees. uwari o^o hloulon, F. tPortrait), 301; Bud- John (Portrait) long, J. A. (Portrait), 69; Bur- Poinsettia, Stock Plants of... bidge, F. VV., 39; Clark, James Poinsettias (Portrait), 332, a33; Cook, An- a House of tliony (Portrait), 650; Cunning- Poisoning from Daffodils ham, Hal., 689; Dannacher. Poppies, Carnation Charles, 462; Devoy, Thomas Poppy, Opium, Culture (Portrait), 493; Ellwanger, ueo. postal Rate Bill, New 63 Herman (Portrait), 689; Emslie. Potato, Irish, Diseases 731 Kasting, W. F. (Portrait). Kerria japonica Knchia scoparia Kudzu Vine 41 705 205 823 Laburnum, Hardiness of 761 Land, Cultivation of The 21 Improving Swampy and Boggy 691 Lantanas 79. 281 -Lavender 605 L.awn Vases, Plants for 653 Layering. Preparing Stock for 261 Lemon Verbenas 835 Ligustrum amurense 229 Lilacs, Giafting, 79; on Privet Stock, 133; Stocks for, 485. Lilies, Easter, House of at W. W. Edgar & Company's, 463*; Wilting of 444; Frozen, Treatment of, 238; The Easter, 315 Lilium candidum 422* Lily of the Valley, 167, 716; Cus- toms Decision on. 167; for Cold Storage, 659, 690. Lily, The Bermuda 213 Lindera Benzoin (Spice Bush) 5* Locust Seed, Sowing 407 Lomas, William (Portrait)... 769 London Letter, Our, 206, 626, 619, 768. Lonicera gigantea superba 813 Xylosteum 261* Lupines, White 439 Lynch, P.P J. (Portrait). Charles R.. 204; Ferguson, John, 452;; Fleck, Gustavo A., 416; Geiger, George R., 173; Grimmer, Charles P., 660; Hewitt, Sr., Thomas, 11; Kift, Sr., Joseph, 11, (Portrait), 39; Knott, Henr^;, 332; Ki-eiger, Wm., 69; Kuuzman, C. H., 711; Lang, Sr., Louis, 11; Livingston, Wm. J., 453; Mo- Innes. Robert. 766; Molzen. Henry G., 415; Moninger, Frank pi"opagati'o'n'"of"sh'"nibs,"'Tn'door C, 796; Nixon, Andrew, 452; Par- PiuningOaks !,„.. ^i,„,i„„ ,;- VI,. Do,„„,.„ ^,. Puddling Roots of Trees Potatoes. English, in America 29: Treating Ground for 389 Yield of 100 Primula obconica 121 Primulas, Double-floweiing .. 199 Prinos glaber 63 Privet Hedges, Cutting Down 197 in the West 13 Propagating Hardy Shrubbery for Commercial PuriDoses N. 238 794 681 J. K., 204; Dolansky. Mrs. T. J.. 452; Eokford, Henry, 204; En- chantress, 760: Foster, Mrs. Charles, 760; Hunter, Jack, 204; Sim, Mrs. Wm., 452; Smalley Mis. W. W., 300; Stewart, Wm. J., 300; Unique, 760; Unwin, Noiah. 760; Wallace, Mrs. Alex 204; Wild, Mrs. C 204 653 823 673 485 Pussy Willows 517 Putty, Mixing Glazing 267 Pyi'us angustifolia (Coronaria) Scale, etc., A Remedy for (?), 696; on Boston Fern, 99. School Gardening at Buffalo, Y., VIII* (March 24 issue) Sciadopitys verticillata, Sup- ■plt. to No. 6, 172 Seager, George C, (Portrait) Seaside Planting o«i Table Deroratinns vd Seed Adulteration, 69, 227; The Tiepke Gus and w'if;"r'po;' Government and, 260; Business, ttlltt] Early History of, and Some Temiiprati'ire"f'r,V' t'oVV.,',;,;' Vv,',i Present Conditions. 820; Free, S^si, ." Lettuce and 70 n. pi. ioensis malus floribunda ker, Charles E., 711; Paisons, Sr Samuel B., 11 (Portrait). 39; Reck. John (Portrait). 141; Reis, Adam. 375; Rennison. J. C. (Por- trait). 301; Rhotert, Augu^, 493; Ritter F. W., 301 (Portiait), 375; Rolker, Herman, 739; Ross, A. J., 650; Rowden, George H. (Pur- trait), 711; Schray. Wm. J. (Por- trait), 681; Smith, Frank B.. 6S1; Sommer, Herman, 739; Van der Cruyssen, Edouard (Portrait), 766; Washburn, W. H., 11; Wat- son, William R., 650; Wietor, George, 204, 237; Wolfe, James. Quidnick Greenhouses, R. I, 333; (Portrait), 415; Woodruff, S. D., 493, (Portrait), 516. Onion Brittle 759 p Origin of New Varieties by " Bud Variation 101 Osmanthus aquifolium. Hardi- ness of 5 Otahelte Orange 79 OxaUs 217 Quercus bicolor Robur Supplt. to No. 4. 705* 63* 293* 167 100 623* Distribution. 300, 681, 711, 739 Free, Distribution, Cost of to Post Office, 404; Free, Farce in the House, 615; Free, Graft, Gov- ernment Scientists Object to The. 404. Free. Graft fo Prevail. 588; Free, in the Senate. 704 Free. Strike a Blow at. 268 99 828 762 175 Terrace. Plant for Steep Trouble with a Texas State Flower Show.. The Good Old Way 151* Thorns for Stocks 789 Tobacco. A New Ornamental 559 Tomatoes, Feeding Under Glass Free, The Senate Committee Traendlv P H (Pnrtraitl 'li and. 739; Free, What the Daily Transplanti^'gs Late . '" 673 S^.P%'-?,.^^Z.i'£A"i «™"' Bl^e Tree Agents^ Misrepreseniaiion of! t Gilroy, Cal.. 325; Lifter, A, 716; Seeds, Sow- ing Early Ripening 675 Trees. Ancestral. 486; for Forestry Purposes. 675; Fruit. Trouble M McKinley Day 71 National Memorial 71* MacRorie, M.. Engrossed Tes- -timunial to 624* -Magnolia Lennei. 549; Soulangeana. 360, 362*; Zulan, 360 362* Magnolias 581 Some Choice 705 Mail for London 301 Order Trade, The Manetti Stock, Left over.... Manure, Horse. Too Much... Pine Shavings in Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Spring Show 421* May, Harry O. (Portrait) 464 Metric System, Burpee on The 69 Mignonette, 741; Her Majesty, S27; in Violet House, 490. Montgomery, Alex. (Portrait). 416 Moon's Nurseries. Morrisville, Pa 681 Mosbaik, L., Establishment of 662* Moth, Indian Meal. Ravages of in Seed Warehouse Mulberries from Seed Mulberry, Downing's Ever- bearing 795 Pennock, Railroad Gardening 303 Reasoner Bros.' Exhibit at Tampa (Fla.) State Fair. . . 40* Recollections of a Wholesale Seed Traveler, 292, 355, 737, 788 Reflections on Current Topics, 11, 204, 376, 493, 631. P, Reinberg, George, Establish- ment of 652 Painting Greenhouse Pipe 716 Retail Store, A Kansas City. 213* Palm Seeds, A Corner in 644 Relini.sporas, The Sporting of 645 413 Palmer, Wm. J. (Portrait) 140 Rliudodendron Beds, Forming, 33; Palms, Morgan's Scale on... 769 maximum, 407; Show, Boston, Pamphlets Received — American 753; Sir Charles Butler, 95*; Carnation Society, Proceedings White Pearl 96* of. 829; American Rose So- Rhododendrons. 605; Shade for, clety Annual Proceedings, 172; 673; The Flowering of, .. 823 Asters, How to Grow, 375; Rine, Frank B., Bstablish- Dahlias, Select, and Their Cul- ment of 830* tivation, 767; Pronouncing Die- Ritter, H. H. (Portrait) 38 tionaiy of Plant Names, 557; Koosevelt-Longworth Wed- Rhododendrons, Hardy, Aza- ding, Decorations at ... 245* leas and The Mountain Laurel, Miss Alice, Bridal Bouquet 414; Vegetable Garden, The of 245* Home 710 Root Cuttings, Making 261 417 Pansies 349 Rosa multiflora Simplex.... 40 fifio Field of, Peter Brown's 788* Rose algaia, at Twin Oaks, 517 Parsons, The Late S. B 68,'101 ' ' ' " ' Patents for Plant Novelties 682, 685 Peach Orchard. Planting a 523 Stocks, Providing 443 Peaches. Favorite, 549; Hardiness of, 96; Outdoor, 795. Pear, KiefEer, As a Stock 733 Roosevelt 261 Peirce, E. Allan (Portrait)... 303 Peirce Bros., Waltham, Mass., Establishment of 303* Pelargonium, The Bruant Tvpe of 206 Zonal, Dagata 205* 325 Pelargonuims,' A Break in.... 682 Fancy 199 660 444 7 for, 324; Growin, 548; Growing Contest. 323, Growing in California. 353; Red Clover, Adulterafion of. 704; Shop. The Government. 354. 462. Sowing. 48. 649; Testing, The Government and, 236, 269. 484; Trade, French, 548; Trade, Gov- ernmental Work tor and Against the, 556; Trade, Trimble's Ti- rade Against the. 620; Vetch, Appraiser's Decision on 679 Seeds. Adulterated Again, 710; Farm and Garden. In Man- churia. 787; Freeing of Pulp. 485; Packing. 91; Pure for Can- ada. 260; Sowing, on Frozen Soil, 293; Stimulants for 501 Seedsmen, A New Danger for 621 Before the Senate Committee on Agriculture Senecio macroglossus Shading Greenhouses, 559; Plants 716; Summer Roses. 716; To Re- move from Greenhouse 827 Shady Places. Vines for 549 Shaeffer Floral Company's Store 213* Shasta Daisies. 529 Shavings. Pine, in Manure.. 7 Shipping Plants 618 Shrubbery. Propagating Hardy. for Commercial Purposes.. 653 Shrubs. Blooming. Exhibition of. 516; for Cut Flowers Memorial Day, 761: For Easter, 145: Forc- ing Shoots of. in Winter. 293. Hardy Forcing, 422: Hardy. Forcing for Easter, 95; Hardy, in Minnesota, 761; Indoor Prop- agation of, 823; Propagating. .79 with, 328; Guaranteeing, 10, 69, 335. Preserving Decaying, 133; Puddling Roots of, 485; Selecting Hardy Types of, 517; The Color- ing of Blood-leaved 789 Trial Ground, The 708 Trimble's Tirade Against the Seed Trade 620 Tropa?olum speclosum. Treat- ment of 217 Tuberoses '.'.'.'.'.'. 649 Twin Oaks. Washington,"!)! ' c. A Visit to. 364* u 643 Udo r;.,:; 592 759 Growing The, in China 197 of S. S., Mulching . . . .' 773 Pennsylvanta, Mulford, F. L., (Portrait) 795 " Munson, John (Portrait) 377 Murray, Sam.. Flower Store of •378 Muslin, To Make Watertight.. 99 Myosotis sylvatica, VII*, VIII; March 24 issue. Myrica-Wax Myrtle 789 N Store Addition 119, 272* Horticultural Society. Spring Show of... 454 Peonies. 7; Display of. 789*; Forc- ing, 48; Growing Commercially. 584; New, Originating in Amer- ica, 375. Peony Association, Holland, Offi- cial List of, 740: Committee S, A. F., Work of. 173; Enthu- siast. A. 797; Festiva maxima. 800*; Festiva maxima. Field of, 831* ; Field of Elizabeth Nur- sery Company. SOI*; History. A Bit of, 740; Nomenclature. The Awful Mixture of. 831; Show at Pittsburg. 783; Show, Boston, Aftermath of The, 832: Sliow. Pennsylvania Horticultu- ral Society. 742. Varieties — Grandifiora rubra. 740*; Hollis. Lucy E.. 843; Mrs. Gwyn Lewis 800* 741* 798 Arbor at Twin Oaks, 617*; Arches, 443 , 456*. 462*; Chafer, Remedy for. 445; Concerning The, 492: Crimson Rambler, Keeping back tor Easter. 267; Crimson Rambler. Transplanting. 267; Cul- - . . . „- ture under Glass. 40; Cuttings, Simpson. Robert (Portrait) Rooted, Customs Decision on, 111; Garden, Crompton Estate, Slugs, Remedy for Worcester Mass., 456*; Garden, Smely. J. M.. Children of (Po Elizabeth Park. Hartford. Conn,, traits) 560 461*; Growing, 460; Growing for Smilax 121, 834 Cut Flowers, Recent Advances in Attaching to Walls of Rooms Practice of, 805; Houses, Pine „ , ,, 170 Croft, Mass., 238*; Show at Snowballs 705 Philadelphia, 781; The Flower of Societies. Horticultural, in Schools of New York 493 England 245 b. A. F. O. H. — Appointments on Executive Board, 38: Back Re Valentine, J. A., (Portrait) 105 Van Bochove Bros., EstaWish- ment of no* Vegetables for Exhibition, 795; Garden, Varietal Descriptions of, 830: under Glass, Profit on.. 95 Veiie Brothers' Carnation Houses 271* Verbena, A Sweet-scented Blue „ , 523 Verbenas, Lemon 835 Victoria Trickerii at Dreer's Nurseries, Riverton. N. J. 304* Victorias at Twin Oaks, Wash- ington. D. C 366* Vincent. Jr.. & Son. R., Estab- 417 454 lishment of .591. ofi7 Vines. American. Shut Out.. 40,' for Sliady Places Violet Industry. Rhinebeck. N. Y I Violets. 349; Fumigating.' Odorless Single. 217; Variety^ Governor Herrick 495* 549 174 267; Narcissus. A Disease of, 682; Bulbs, Growing in America, 333, 415; Growing a Second Year, 660; Poetaz, 259; With Two Flowers on Stem. 095. National Council of Horticulture. 204. 374, 710, 766; Report on Experimental Press Service, 738. Nearer The Mark 689 Phaltenopsis Sc'hilleriana Nephrolepis Berryii 796 Peterson. Wm. A. (Portrait). Fruckii 796 Petunias 349 The Several Varieties of 525 Phalasnopsis Schllleriana *741 ■WTiitmanii 739* Phlox Henri Murger. VI* (March New York Florists' Club. Din- . 24 issue) ner 176 subulata. VI* (March 24 issue) Nicotiana Sanderse 39. 249 Phloxes, Dwarf. V.» (March 24 is- Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria, Tests sue) of 324 Photinia serrulata 5 No Territorial Limitation ... 492 Pieison, Prank R. (Portrait).. 417 Novelties 173 Pipes, Cast Iron, Packing for. 762 Sops*" Good 249 Plane Trees, Oriental and Na- Ntr^o-ies. Visits to 733 tive 443 Nursery Law Unconstitutional 681 Plant Meterology (19 141 269 ■" •- - — 261 -- 649 Stock. Prices of Nut Seeds. Sowing Roses. 64. 203. 330. 582. 734. 790; at Boston Show of American Rose Society. 421*; Cutting Back. 717; Deterioriation of Forcing. 418, 492; Fertilizer for Outdoor. 170; for Cemetery Railings, 407; for Market, 494; for Outdoor Planting, 558; Foicing Crimson Rambler for Easter, 171; Grafting, 264; Growing American Beauty a Second Time. 488; House and Soil for American Beuaty. 171; House. Temperature for. 267: in 1906, 96; New. Retailers' Part in the Introduction of. 418; Outdoor. 334, 416: Potted. 185. 507; Pruning. 457: .Summer. Shading, 716: Summer Treat- ment of. 717; The Rambler. S32: Thrips on. 45: Treatment for Crimson Rambler. 564; Trouble with American Beauty. 297: Trouble with Bridesmaid. 386: Varieties of — Babv Ram- bler. 389. 649: Baby Rambler for Easter. 79; Columbia, 236. 661. 684*. 711; Crawford. Mrs. R. G. Sharman. 460*; Crimson Rambler. 185: Empress of China. 455*: Good. Helen. Ill; Gruss an Teplitz. 460*; Killar- ney. 420*; Moulton. Miss Kate. 144*: Perkins. Dorothy. 357; Queen Beatrice. 72*; Richmond. 420*: The Dawson, 465*: Wag- ner, Charles. 588; Wright, Christine 236 w Waban Rose Conservatories W. (Portrait) Wizard. 457* 798 621, 101 233 748 716 ports Wanted. 828; Badge Book 492: Flower Show. 374. 492. 680; Ward. C. Ladies at IMJ-s. Freeman's Re- is not ception, (Group), 557; Meeting Washington Florists Club's of Board of Directors. 374; Out- Rules for Judging door Display at Dayton, O,, 333. Water Lilies 452. 492. GSO: Prize Essays. 738; Supply for Irrigation State Vice-Presidents. List of. Tank, Height of 588: Trade Exhibit, Profits of Watering, 772; at Planting, the. 415: Trade Exhibit, Ground Ferns. 717; Mechanical, for Plan of, Dayton, 676*. ' Greenhouses 368 Soil, 716: Bench, 708; Pulverizer Watsonia alba 573 and Mixer, The Budlong, 713*. Weber, Charles. (Portrait) 11" Sterilization 559 Welch. P. (Portrait) 419 Solanum capsica^trum 79. 217 White Fly. 389; Cvaniding for. a Solanums. Christmas 379 Success. 828; Pyrethrum Pow- Southern Florists and Orna- der for. 584; Remedy for.... 493 mental Horticulturists. Soci- Windbreak. Tree for ety of. Organized 680. 711, 828 Window Box Gardening Spiraea Davidii 558* Winter Care of Hydrangeas opulitolia 646* and Roses Wirth. Theodore. Banquet Spruce. Douglas. The Beauty of 145 368* 99 517 559 and Presentation Wistaria chinensis sinensis. Tree Form to. 10 229* 79 Worms in Tennis Court, 695; on Plum Trees. Preventing. 444; on JJotfs 200 Rowe. Harry. Easter Display Variations 13 of 561* Sterilization. Soil Stocks as Cut Flowers Growing with Chrysanthe- mums 445 Strawberries under Glass... 236 Strelitzia reglna 302* Sumachs. Beauty of 197 Summer Sales, Potting Stock for 485 Yates, C. Window Display, A 768* YeaBbook Sunflower, The. as a Febrifuge Yuess Gardens Company, The 439 Stocks 79, Worthen. Byron (Portrait).. L. (Portrait). 1905. The.... 173 r95 794 828 829 VTe are a straij .o grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. J NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JANUARY 6, J906 One Dollar Pet Year TARRVTOWN FERN (Nephrolepis Elegantissima) The Best Selling Novelty Ever Introduced Sells on Sight This Fern was the Feature at the Kansas City Show All the Bon Ton Florists are handling it and acknowledge that it is the most elegant and beautiful plant they have ever offered for a house decoration. Has all theelegance of the rarest Exotie and the hardiness ot the Boston Fern. ITS VAI I IF '^ emphasized by the tact that it still commands the same prices at IIO TrtUUL, ^i,ieii it was originally placed upon the market. OPnFP F A RI V Because although we have a large stock at present, the demand UlyUClV L.f\l\L, I jg ijijgiy to exceed it. The best selling sizes for retail are the 6 and 8-inch pans. SPECIAL. — We offer a sample box of 6 ot each of these sizes, 12 plants in all, value $27.00. for $24.00 net. Packed carefully and selected, and safe arrival guaranteed. PRICES Strong plants for immediate sale, 6-inch pans, $1.50 each ; 8-ineh, $3.00 each ; extra strong plants, 3V2-iuch, very line, $50.00 per 100; strong established stock in '2)^-ineh pots for growing on, $25.00 per 100. You know all about the gold and silver medals and certificates and highest honors this Fern has won wherever exhibited. la ordering: please state whether to ship In pots or not and DON'T put off ordering nntll -winter weather mal£es shipping risky. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=flDdson, N.Y. Asparagus Piumosus Nanus SPLENDID NEW CROP Good heavy strings, 8 ft. long 50c. Each SEND IN YOUR ORDERS EARLY W. H. ElliOlt^ Brighion, Mass. 1/Qugkanls Florists Flower Seeds New Crop FresH vSeeds are Ready NOW Write for Florist Wholesale List. It will save money. Baby Rambler Roses MOW RE«Dir DORMANT HOLLAND FIEI.D-GROWN STOCK. Will malie fine plants forKaster. Per doz., »3.75; per 100, $25.00. BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED Doz. 100 Single, separate colors $0.40 $3.00 mlied 35 2.6<> Double, separate colors 65 5.00 mixed 60 4.00 GLOXINIAS Doz. lOO Separate colors *J.50 $4,00 LILY T^E VALLEY Vauehan's Londou Market Brand. This i8 the floest pip imported. Long, fibrons roots, large crowns, many bells; the kind used In the critical London market. Per 100 $L75 Per 1000 14.00 Per case of 2500 34.40 Per case of 5000 67.60 Premium Brand. A high-grade Berlin Valley for late forcing. Not to be compared with cheap Hamburg stock. 100 for $1.60 1050 for 12.00 Per case of 2500 29.40 Per case of 6000 67.60 GLADIOLUS 100 1000 May $1.60 $12.00 Augrusta 3.50 28.00 Shakespeare 4.00 36.00 Brenchleyennls 1.25 10. 00 WRITE FOR COMPLETE LIST. PLANTS SUPPLIES \(%Qteni SEED3 BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. eed^tore 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK WE DID NOT WITHDRAW ROBERT CRAIG From any exhibition to avoid competition with any of Its rivals, but allowed it to stand and abide by the DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES We are Claiming No Premiums which Robert Craig Did Not Win Our Victories are Won with Our Blooms and Not with Tongue and Per\. Robert Craii; has been Awarded the follovrlng Unparalleied List of Honors : Preliminary Cor tlflcate — American Oarnatlon Philadelphia Society. VMi. 92 points. Final Certiflcate of Merit— American Oarnatlon Society, iy05. 88 points. Spscial Diploma— American Institute of New Tork, 1904. First Class GertlQcates of Merit an follows : Massachueetts Horticultural Society, ]9->4. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, 1904. New York Florists' Olub, )9()4, 89 points. New York Florists' Olub, Conflrmatory Judg- ment, 1904. 93 points. MorrisOo., N. J., Gardeners and Florists' Society, and also Special Prize. Gold Medal. Kansas dty Flower Show, 1905, for best seedling on exhibition. Lawaon Silver Medal. i9l>& Society American FloristB' Silver Medal, 1905. SUver Medal World's Fair Flower Show at St. XouIb. Philadelphia: ^ ^ ^,. Oralg Cup, Best Undisseminated Seedling, 1904. Oralg Cup, Best Uudlssemlnated Seedling, 1905. We are now delivering the Strongesi and Healthiest Cuttings ever sent out. Do not delay sending in your orders. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens. N.Y. G. Hartman Kuhn Special Prize, for Beat Un- disseminated Seedling, 19!}4. Q. Hartman Kuhn Special Prize, for Best Un- disseminated Seedling, 1906. Chicago : First for Best I'M Blooms 3-arlet, 1904. First for Best Scarlet Seedling, 1934. First for Best 20 Bloom b Scarlet Seedling, 1906. New York : 2 First Premiums. 1905. Eanpas City : First for Best 20 Blooms Scarlet Seed- ling, 1935. Boston. Mass. : First for Best 26 Blooms Scarlet needling, 1905. Tarrytown.N.Y.: First f r .Best Scarlet, 1905. New Haven. Conn. : First for 25 Scarlet, 1905. St. Louis, Mo. : First for 100 Blooms Any Scarlet, 1905. Milwaukee, Wis. : First for 60 Blooms Any Scarlet, 1905. Providence, R. I. : First for 26 Blooms Any Scarlet, 1905. Ifeotloa Tilt ilorUta' Bxchmnxe when wrltliiff* CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 7 SIS'O^/ The Plorists' Hxchange CROP 1905 Fresh Seeds Asparagus Plum. Nanus, 100 seeds 75c., 1000, $6.50 <• Sprengerl, 100 " 20c., 1000, .75 Begonia Vernon, trade pkt., 25c. Lobelia, Crystal Palace, compactii, dwf., td. pkt. 25c. Petunia, large floweiing " 25c. Salvia, Scarlet Sage " 25c. Verbena, Mammoth " 25c. Stocks, PrliicesB Alice, for cutting " 25c. • ' Boston Market, for pots " 25e. Pyrethrum aurea. Golden Feather " ISc. Phlox, Flro I'.all, dwarf " 26c. " Snowball " 25c. Bellls Perennis, mixed " 25c. Pansy, Special Blended " SI. 00 Cocoanut Fibre, bushel $1.25. Pine for propagating. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 20! Fulton Street. NEW YORK Uentlon The FlsrlsU' Eichange when wrlUng. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of 'Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PAMMAG iMV' <>u7.('n,Chareeiipald. ifMnHHO AlhMiianlfi. AUHtlla, OhnR. Her "loz. Alant^o, Martha Waeblufton, Paul Marquant.Ponnaylvanla, Leonard Vaughan, All dry biilbn. Also 42 other varletlPB, IncludlnR many novo - tloB, larKor iiuantltleH f|iiotod on application. Cabh pleaee FRANK CUMMINGS BULB AND PLANT CO. Olllc«: 803 38lh Avenue- Meridian, Miss Mention Thp Florists' Exrhangn when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS VEKBKNA. Mammoth white. piTik, Muc. scar- let. striP'il. aiirtrnla llowrrt cparalo colors or mixed. V» snedB 9(lc . 1000 Moeds *>.■ (). STOCKS, Dwarf Hiiowllakc. trad. pkt. 26c , }k oz f2.6J: larjic-flowercd lo weeks, trade pkt. 26c , \i oz. 70c. BKUONIA. Krl'ordia. Dwarf Vernon, Vulcan Zulu KlnK. trade pkt 26c. MIONONKTTK, King of the Dwarfs, trade pkt. 26c , !i 4)Z. 60,!. oz. »1.76. IWOONICI.OWKK. white seeded, oz' 3Sc., 4 oz. $1 26. ItONOKA. the new plant food per lb. 6(lo.. by mall (l.Sc ; 6 lbs. J2.60, by exi ress Write for l!i3fl Wholesale Catalogue. Now ready^ W. C. BE.CKERT. Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. CHOICE SELECTION OF B TUBEROUS ROOTED |\ egoniaS GOLD HEDAL STRAIN. SINGLE varlutlee are Yollow. Scarlet, Orange. Pink and White. 93*oo per 100; mixed colors, 92.75 per 100. DOUBLE varletleH, name colors as single, $4.00 per 100; mixed colors, 93*75 P^r 100, Cash or satisfactory reference mUbt accom- pany order. Order at onco from N. LePagi, .'^nX'.', Mt. Varnon.N.Y. Teh'iih'.iio w}^^ 1. Mt. Voriii.h Agent for Hubert \- Co., Ltil., l-:uglnnliiH,wbltonnd llgbt.mlxed. l.BO 12.00 Iani<'i>«nriinillllurn COO 60.00 Lllluin I>lillli>plii«nae 18.00 150.00 OLAI>IUI.I and LILIES In great variety. Trade list free. 2&0 at lOUO rate. H per cent. cash with ordor. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Uentlon Tb« norlita* BscbanK» wheD writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. QUALITY lAfe? SEND JPOK OATALOOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :<4S Went 14th St., New York. Mention Tho Florists' Exchange when writing. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain, grown especi- ally for ua; 86 to 90 per cent, double flowerp. Pure white, Hioz., 75c.; loz., $5 00. Other ColorH, >^oz.,6Uc.; loz..S1.00. W. W. RAWSON&CO. Heeilsmen 12 AlliFANEtllL HALL S(1„BUST0N, MASS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Prlnceaa Alicia HtockH. TomatoeH Sterling Castle and Heot of All. EuKllBh and Pure Culture Muabrooiii Bpawn. WEEBER & DON. '^^^tl'^^'^" 114 Ohambers Street, NIDW VOKK Meutton The Florlsti* Exchange when writing. XXX SEEDS Verbena. Improved mammoth, the very flneet grown, mixed. lOOOHeeda. 26c. Cineraria. Finest large tlowering dwarf, 1000 Beeda, 60c. IMilox Fuiiiila Coinpncta. Very dwarf and iinnpact; grand for pota ; in tlneet oolora, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. AlyHHUin Ouiniiactuiii. The moat dwarf and compact variety grown ; perfect little balls when grown In pota. Trade pkt. 26c. Chineae FrlmroHe. Finest large- llowerint; frio^ed varieties, nilxed ; hIh^Io and double. 60UHeeaB. SI.cO; half pkt. 60c. P»nsy, l''ln«Ht UlantK. The beet large-flower- inic varietlea, crllii-ally aeUcted ; mixed. 6010 seeda $I.€0 ; half pht. 60.'. Petunia. Now Star ; from the flneat marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 25c, SalviH " ISoiilire." Flnent variety grown. 1000 aeeda, 40c. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention Tho Florlflts* Exchange when writing. New Crop Cocos Weddeliana Seeds Per loo, $i.oo; per 500, $3,50; per 1000, $6.00. Wholesale catalogue mailed free. 8TIJMPP e» WALTER CO., 50 Barclaij 8treet, N. Y. Mention Tlie Florists* Exchange when writing. ^Ewjop Clematis Panlculaia Seed SELECTED SBEI> OF HIGH GERMINATION. Ol'R <»WN GROWING. per oun<-e, 25 <■ : pt^r pound, 93.00 ; per 5 porindt*, 912.00. "'^sTreet""*' JOHNSON & STOKES «*«»'««f' p""". Mention T^e Plortsts' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOMS CORNELL EXPERIMENT STATION got two pounds of mushrooms per eq. foot of bed with "Tlssoe-CDltuie M Spawo" Tou can do equally as well If you use the right kind of spawn Our Illustrated booklet, ''MUSHROOMS and MUSHROOM SPAWNS and GUIDE to MUSHROOM CULTURE," Is sent tree. Every grower should have a copy. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO., Meramec Highlands and Pacific, Mo. Address ua at Pacitic, Mo. Mention The Plorlsts* Exchange when writing. I MUaHROOMe, ,WT. 4 LB anewN FOOM Tissue CULTURE PURK SPAWN." GLADIOLI IiargeBt stock in the world. Quality the beet obtainable. Grofl s Hybrids and other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvala Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The FMorlsta' Exchange when writing. CHOICEST VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. All Flowering Stock. $3.00 per ICG, $25.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Upnttnn Th. Kloii.t.* Rxrhanep wh.n wrlrtnr EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention The Floriats* Exchange when writing. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD &C0. HORBC SHOE BRAND 12 W.Broadway, NEW YORK Mpnfh.n th*- Kiopintp* Rrrhanre wh»*» writing Tiiii iiiDeilcaD GaiDaliOD Trice, $3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. 4 PUB. CO.. Ltd. 2 Duanc Street, New York T. P. A^eratuin iiiex .BlaeStar $0,26 He^oiiia Krlorcll 28 Urnctena Indtvlsa, clean seed . ,2o Pet II nlMliybridat^randi flora, single fringed 60 Petunia hybr.» single Giant Ruffled 1.00 Salvia splendeuB, Fireball 60 Salvia splendens, Lord Faunt- leri»y 60 Siuilax, ..per 4 oza.,$l,00 Verbena by br.. Mammoth mi'd .26 also Pink. Purple, Pcarlet, Striped, White. Each color 25 92.00 .30 1.00 1,26 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman. HOBOKEN. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltinK> LiL! :e tm PIPS on linud, of o.xtra fine quality, BERLIN or HAMBURQ. Soml for pricoB. Our Wholesale Price List for Florists ami Market Qardeners will bn ready for mailing January I. Sent free on application. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS J. M. THORBURN & GO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York Mention The Florists' Sxchange when writing. January G, 190G The Florists' Exchange Tuberous Rooted Begonias and Gloxinias OF THE HIGHEST QUAI.ITV. I'.r lOOl) $25.00 22.00 40.00 35.00 Per Hoz. I'er 100 SINGLE, white, crim.son, yellow, scarlet, rose and orange $0.40 $2.75 SINGLE, Choice Mixed 36 2.50 DOUBLE, white, crimson, yellow, scarlet, rose and orange... .65 4.75 DOUBLE, choice mixed 60 4.00 GIANT FLOWERING GLOXINIAS SEPARATE COLORS as follows: white, liluo, apotled, crimson, vloh'l with white border, red with white border .60 4.00 New Crop Flower Seeds Ready. Send for florists' wholesale list. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA UrotloQ The KlorlstB' Exchange when writing. 35.00 SPIR/GAS 12 100 Japt>nltra. extra lai'k'e clumps $0.76 $l.r>0 Cuuiiiarta iiinlilllora, extralarge clumps .75 4.50 ABtilb(>ia,wblteorrubraroae$C.16 $0.66 $6.60 (lolvlllttl dt'HcHtn (BlusblDt; Bride), the ttueet eiirlit^m glad- loU. pure whito with ron^ tlueh . .30 1.76 16.00 May. floriata' favoritr. lar^o bolbB .30 1.50 12.00 AiiffUHta. white, blue authors lari,'ebulb8 60 3.25 28.00 Sliakenpeare, flueet white, lart;*^ bulbs 75 4.00 35.00 WhlKand llKht 30 1.75 16.00 TDberons^Rooted Begonias iijlnele. white, rose, yellow, or- 12 iMt 1000 an^d, HCHtk^t, cTlinson; separate rolors; fln(> bulbs $0.40 $2.75 $25.00 Mixed colors 35 2.60 22.00 Double, In etparate colors 05 4.60 40.00 uitxedcolors .00 4.00 :{8.00 GLOXINIAS Id separate colnrw. whtt^. roBo, 12 100 KMto blue, violet, red, tigered $(1.«0 »4.''0 $.17.0il All col.. ra, mixed SO. ,1.00 28.011 FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 12 100 ,.$1.60 $10 00 . . 1.26 S.OO Named 8r,rtB. brilliant colors .... Mixed, brilliant colore SEEDS 100 1000 AHpara^uH pIuniosuH( ready) $0.50 $3.60 ' ' naniiH (January) .00 4(0 Spretiurerl (ready) 6000 $4. (!0: .15 1 00 Fresli Fern hpor«'H, tloriats' best sorts, per pM., 25c.; per largo pht., 6ltc. -VddreBs Florl8ts' 8ee) 00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2-year-old. 16 to 2 ilucfaes, lleht, 3 or more branch- es, $1.00 per 100; 98.00 I'or 1000. 2) to 30 Inches, well branched. $2.00 per 100. $13. 00 per 1(100. 6001 mid ovor at $10.00. 2!^ to 3 feet. fine. $3,00 per 100; $2.C00 per 1000. 6000 and ov.^r at $17.50. 3 to 4 feet, MtmnK, selected, $4.00 per 100. Packed free of charge. Address Chas. Black, Hlghtstown, N.J. Mention The Florlsta* Elxchaoge when writing. Trees..iShrubs InuiH'iiH" .iiiiiiit.ltlcs. Low Prices. Price l.l8t oil aiii'llriilloii. IVoiiIih a H|>(-<-tiilty. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MICHELL'S special oner VERBENA MlCHKM/8 FANCY STRAIN. A strnln of sood that cannot bo surimi-Hnil tor ilorlsts' usft. in Ave Bejiarato cnlurs and mixed. Tradopkt., 30o.; $l.riO por o/,. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Groenbouso grown eeed ; strict ly fresh. Per 100 seeds, GOc. ; $5.00 per 1000 eoods. 8IVIILAX SEED Now rmp, Juflt received. Trade pkt,, liic. ; asc. peroz. ; 8.C. p(T '4 lb.; per lb.. $i.6U. SPIR/EA Compacia multlflora. Doz. 100 1000 nioUBUT clumps $0.80 $1.60 $42 OH Florlbunda, " .80 4.60 ii.u) LILT OF VALLBY, Borllii Beli'Ctpil plpfl. hi aplentlkl condition. Per 10O.$l.2IJ: $10.75 per 1000; per case of 2600 pips, $25.00. HY. F. MICHELL CO. Growers and liiipitrttTB 1018 Market Street, Phiiadeiphia.Pa. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report AMERICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION W. H. Orenell, Kerrepont Manor, N. Y., president; U L. May, St Paul, .Minn., flr»t vice-president; O. B. .\IcVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. HI. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and^reasurer. CORTLAND, N. Y. — The l<'<)rest .Seed Company will close out Its gro- cery busines.^i and devote itself entire- ly to the selling of seeds. MAUULEHKAD, MASS. — J. J. H. Gregory & Son ' fiis year celebrate their liftloth anniversary as seed growers and dealers. Many vari- eties of vegetables prominent in the trade to-day were originated by this lirm. Their anniversary catalogue is ready for free distribution; it i.s a handsomely illustrated booklet, In whieh are included photographic re- liroduetions of many novelties of iii- li-ri'st to ail concerned. MrnilDIAN, Miss. — On October 1, 11105, a stock company was organized here, under the firm name of the fiaiik Cummings Bulb & Plant Co., ii.Mipnsod of W. W. Cummings, pres- ident, F. B. Cummings, secretary and liea.Murer, W. G. Cummings, business manager, Franlc Cummings Sr. and others. The company has taken over I he business of Frank Cummings, Sr., and intends to create the largest canna growing industry in the United States, making liigh class cannas a specialty. Tlie elimale, soil, and long seasons liere are found especially adapted to canna culture. Large quantities of caladiums of ail kinds, alocaslas and banana plants, will be grown; as much as necessary of a 300 acre I'lirni. situated eleven miles south of this city, will be devoted to their culture. European Notes. A fnirly ijlenlitul supply of till- ing up orders not only keeps us bu.sy at the close of tlie old year, liut is also a sign that business on your side is improving to an extent which at one time hardly sc-cmcd probable. That it may continue and increase Is our earn- ps( wish. We have carefully scanned the Pres- idential letter, but are unable to find any condemnation of the Free Seed farce which is being played at the ex- pense of our American friends. Surely somi'thing can be done in a country whcie coMimoll sense abounds to put a slop to such in.«ano proceedings. The gallant Captain at Bloomsdale must buckle on his armor once more; ht: has a noble band of lieutenants, and they fight a righteous battle. As regards conditions on our side, there Is a distinct improvement In the No. 2, Many Varieties at 4c. IBo vnrlMlcH of Ro8i?s, stroug. 2'^ Inch pot plantH, as low as $'2ii.(0 per lUlO; wrlto for llbt. 4"ii,ini(i hhniba for tranejitflni Irjr, strid for Uet. Baby Uamhlor, 2'. inch pots pInntB, $0.00 per lou. Gilmson Uambler, 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per ire. Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1 field prown. $lo 00 pi r 100. Send f^r wholo^ale ll.'^t. The ELIZABETH NURSEAY CO., Elizabeth.N.i. Moiitiun The Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTER SEED lleiitUe>*rt liviitte* will produce moto largo, perfect Ilowera, wltli lonji, stllT atoms, than any other AHter. Oz .$1.00; pkt., aOc Heiupl<:*H Sholl-pink, whlto, purple and crimson ; oz., 60c. ; pkt., 10. A, W. SAMPSON, Penn Yan, N. Y. Monticm Tho rlnrJHts' Ex.lmnff<^ wlirn writing. tone of business during the present month, and as tho clerk of the weather has cleared things up nicely for the Christmas holidays, wc are ail having a real good time. Messrs. Sutton & Sons in Iheir cent- enary catalogue inadvertently fall Into an error in stating that "In ISOfl the seed trade as a distinct industry did not exist, and illustrated and priced seed catalogues were unknown." It is only live years since there appeared in your columns photo copies of vari- ous pages of the catalogue of John Mason, the forerunner of t::ooper, Ta- ber & Co., which was published in 1793. The catalogue Itself has made a visit to your side; has at least one very good illustration, and is bound In red leather. Uoverting once again to home af- fairs, the famine in sweet peas is becoming aeule. We are all oversold, esiH'cialiy on the newer varieties, and where tlie supplies for the would-bo exhibitors a,re to come from, no one knows. America is a. bndcen reed this year. One fact in connection with sweet peas mrlce Captain Christy La Detroit Uc Arthur 2H in. pots. $7.60 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. BABY RAMBLER 300,000 extra strone 2ii in. HYBRID PERPETUALS, HYBRID TEAS, TEAS AND CUMBERS Many of these are 8 to 10 Inches high. They are partly dormant. Oan be packed Ught and will carry with safety a long distance. Send your list to-day for prices. JOHN A. DOYLE, R°^fN„\ Springfield, Oliio Ueiitlnn T^e FlorlBta* BlzchaoKe when wrltlor. BABY RAMBLERS Extra lieavy two-year-old fleld-grown 6tock ready now. Per doz., $4.00; per 100, $25.00. Crimson Rambler, per doz., $1.75 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Mention The FlorlgtB* BxchaDire when wrltlnit. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA TVITRSKRIES WM. WAKM.U HAKIKU, PUOIHIKTOU Che»liiiit Hill. HIiilailelplilH. Pa. Ileptlpn tha FioriaU' Exchame wben writing. KOSTER A CO, NSl'sTri^s BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas. Box Trees, C lematls, Conifers. Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on ileniaiui. Mention The Florlata' Bichamge when writing. The ki Clifl Nurseries FLORISTS. HORTICULTURISTS and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty FD. BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Ueotlon The riort.tB' BzchaDxe when writing. n A n %# n a wm n ■ C D O "^^ °^°'' ^ ^^^ thousand D /\ D T »\/\ IT I D L Cla W only at following prices : FIELD-GROWN, BUDDED STOCK $%5.00 per lOO STRONG PLANTS, from 3', iucli pots 7.00 " STRONG PLANTS, from 3 inch pots lO.OO " W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Hentlou The Florists* Exchange wben writing. HollaDH iDrsmy Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. BOSKOOP, ENDTZ,VANNES&CO.rotuND Mention The Florists' EIicbaDge when writing. VflH DEfi WEIJOEN & GO. The Nurseries B08kOOP, nOLLAND wish the American Nursery and Florist trade a very prosperous year. Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. I New Rose of Extraordinary Beauty | "Fran Karl Drnschki" Hardy Perpetual Flowering White Rose. Everybody should have It. We offer strong fleM-gmwn plants. For description of this and other novelties send Tor booklet mailed tree. ELLWANGER & BARRY Nurserymen Horticulturists Drawer .J, Ro ch est er, N. Y. , Mention The Floriats' Exchange when writing. Ampelopsis Veltchll Ifyoa want extra Btrong selected plants, I have a few hundred two-year, transplanted, with tops. 3 to 6 ft., very fine, at $S.OO per 100. Order quick if wanted. CHA8. BLACK, Higlitstown, N.J. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock tor the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views in our nurseries. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writlne. SEND TO IMIMOON COMPANY For j TREES, SHRUBS, VINES Your I and SMALL FRUITS ricsi riptive Illustrated Catalogue Free TBE WM. H. MOON CO. Morris-vllle J a. Mention The Florists' Esohange when writing. VANBEININGENBROS.&CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND OITer for early spring delivery STANDARD AND DWARF H. P. ROSES at special low ligures. Also offer all liinds of Ornamental Nursery Stock. Particulars to be had from our MR. J. C. VAN HEININGEN (•are of Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone St., New York. F. & F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS ^ full assortment Uentlon Hie Florist*' Bxcbanse when writing. SPRINGFIELD NEWJERSEir Trade Catalogae Free AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PtANTS Oar Descriptive Catalogue of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing:. Auk for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds aud Plants Speolalista, ATLANTA, GA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MANCTTI CTRPIfC EspBciallyforFLORISTS' lllllIlL I I I O I UUIVO use. Best French-grown Grafting Size. 3-5 mm $7.00 per 1000 ; $65.00 per 10,000 First Size, 5-10 mm 9.00 per 1000;- 80.00 per 10,000 Newarli prices; doty paid. For delivery In January. Order now and avoid disappointment. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS $7.50 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 CRinSON RAHBLER 9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 HYBRID PERPETUALS, in good assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per 100 Send for our Wholesale Price List of Roses. Clematis, Flowering Shrubs, Conifers, etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. RA^BLER8 Home-Grown Plants PniLADELPniA RAMBLER 5 to 6 ft $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft 1.76 " 12.00 4 to 6 ft $2,26 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 2to3ft 1.60 " 10.00 " CRIM80N RAMBLER 4 to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft $1.75 per doz, ; $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/GAS-Van Houttel, A. Waterer. Blue and PrunlfollB. DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and Gracilis. SNOWBALLS— Pllcatum and Opulus. WEIGE- LIAS— Bo«ea. Plorlbunda. Candida. Variegated. ALTHEAS —Double White, Violet and Bed. California Privet, Berberls Thunbergii, Hydrangea Oraad. SHRIBBERY Write for prices. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Qrove, Pa. Uentlon ThB Florist** Bzchanco wbca wrltlnc- I January C, 1006 The Plorists' Exchange NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. I* Yates, Rochester, N. T., trea»-;rer. The AVestern Association of Nurserymen has de- citlecl that its regular Summer meeting shall be held on Monday, June 7. at the Coates House, Kansas City, Mo., and that at the end of that day the mem- bers take a .special car or cars in a body and accom- pany members of the American Association of Nur- serymen to Dallas, Texas, for the general conven- tion. Horticultural Notes. Eranthis hyemalis, the -Winter aconite, produces its bright yellow flowers in the earliest days of Spring, often too early, for the late coming frosts catch it. Planted near a dwelling where it gets protection, it blooms with early crocus flowers In February or March. Cryptomeria elegans appears to be a more graceful species than the well known C. japonica, but. un- fortunately, it has not proved hardy even north of Virginia, although from Japan as the other species is. C. japonica is hardy to New York, perhaps far- ther North. The propagation of evergreens by cuttings is in order now, and the sooner they are made and placed in a warm greenhouse the better rooted they will be by Spring. Many sorts root freely, and it is worth trying all for information sake if for nothing else. Those who wish to try the frozen ball plan of tTansplanting large evergreens should dig around them now, letting the balls freeze and then remove them. The holes to receive them must also be pre- pared, and then covered over to keep out snow. It is often advantageous to let nursery trees grow as they will throughout the Summer, but then thf .surplus shoots should be cut away before Spring. All pruning should be done before .Spring; and there are many days in Winter when it is a real pleasure lo be among a lot of trees, at such work. At this writing, December 30, the Winter has been so mild that the foliage of the California privet is (luite green. It proves what has been .said of it be- fore, that It is evergreen where freezings do not destroy its leaves. In the vicinity of Philadelphia the Japanese tree, Paulownia imperialis, is becoming naturalized in adjacent woods. The seeds are very light, and are carried into thickets by the wind, resulting in little groves of trees. It is quite hardy in this vicinity. The various forms of Jap.anese apples, so called, varieties of Pyrus Malus flexilis, etc., are very orna- mental, more in the way of fruit than of flowers. The berries are freely produced, and ornament the trees for a long time in Autumn. To have quinces grow well and fruit well jilant them when the ground is moist all the time, while lieing well drained. And watering w'ith light liquid manure occasionally through the season is of great benefit to them. Ashes about them keep away borers, especially when saturated with manure water. an uncommonly pretty foliaged shrub, the leaves being as large as those of the English holly and of a shining green. It has the habit peculiar to some other Japanese shrubs of being in a great hurry to push into growth in the Spring: in fact, in the Soutli, where it is a favorite shrub, it rushes its foliage and flowers so early in the Spring that late frosts often catch them. And even here in Philadelphia a few warm days in Midwinter makes it display its reddish growth and buds, impatient, evidently, to make a dash toward unfolding leaves and lengthening growth. The Californian species, Photinia arbutifolia, has not been enticed into living with us. It is too cold for it, coming as it does from a region where but little freezing is known. Those readers of The Florists' Exchange living where the cold of Winter is no greater than that of Philadelphia could experiment with the P. serrulata with every prospect of success; and that the appear- ance of the evergreen would please them, I am cer- tain. Referring again to the Californian species, P. ar- butifolia, this is the one so much used in that State for Christmas, taking the place of the holly almost completely, as we are told. It is mentioned by writ- ers there under the name of Heteromelis, but most all botanists keep to its original name, Pliotinia. It has been called Crataegus as well, as, in fact, has the subject of our notes, P. serrulata. Hardiness of Osmanthus Aqulfolium. It is nnt suri)ri.sing that those unaeriuainted with the nature of the Osmanthus aquifolium should take it to be a holly, so much are its leaves like those of the holly, as its specific name indicates. But it is of it might be made. It is a beautiful evergreen, of the broad-leaved typ" so niiieh in rlemand. Native Resurrection Ferns. The fact that many plants dry up at times, some from cold and some from lack of moisture, is known to many observers of the behavior of some of our own native plants. We have not a fern that will dry and appear as lifeless as "the Japanese one of our stores, but there are two of our ferns that do almost the same thing — the Polypodium vulgare and P.incanum. The first of these, P. vulgare, is common on rocks in our woods; and in very dry times, when moisture seems altogether lacking, the fronds will appear as though dead, only to unfold again when a good rain comes. The other species, P. incanum, is termed a parasitic one. as it grows on the trunks of trees in the .South, but it has been known to grow in soil as well. It is found on the mossy trunks of magnolias, planes, oaks, hiclvories, etc., in damp for- ests. In times of drought the fronds are tightly curled, as if dead, unfolding fully when rains come. For this reason it is called "resurrection fern" in some portions of the South. The curling up in times of dryness is a wise provision of nature. It is ob- served as well in the rhododendron, which protects itself from loss by transpiration when it freezes by roiling up its leaves, unfolding them again when the mercury gets above the freezing point. Weeping Dogwood. A reader of The FlorLsts' Exchange hands us a twig of the weeping dogwood to show, as he says, that it is about to flower at this season of the year. But in this he is mistaken. The buds on the ends of the twigs are flower buds, as he surmises, but, although formed and prominent in the Fall, they do not expand until Spring. The European species, Cornus Mas, behaves in the same way, as do many other shrubs — magnolias, azaleas, rhododendrons, etc. The question has been asked me more than once where the weeping dogwood origin,ated. It was found in a wood at Warren, Baltimore County, Md., by a Dr. Thompson, and from him was purchased by the Late Thomas Meehan, who propagated and dissemin.ated it. The pink flowered one came from Virginia to the firm of Parsons & Sons, Long Is- land, New York, who introduced it. Tlie propa,gation of these two beautiful dogwoods is by budding, using the common Cornus florida for the stock, and performing the work in Midsummer. Both varieties are recognized as of the greatest value to planters; and in addition to its Summer beauty the weeping one is thought to be almost of as much attraction in the Winter season. Photlnla Serrulata. Considering the scarcity of broad-leaved evergreens of a hardy nature the possibility of growing the Photinia serrulata in sheltered places .should be better known. It has been understood for some time tliat this evergreen would stand considerable frost, and I can say for it that growing here in a sheltered and .shady place alongside a dwelling, it has stood unhurt the freezings of the last four Winters, not a leaf being harmed. That the foliage is not hurt m;iy be because of its being .sheltered from the sun. for in its position practically no sun reaches it from about Christmas until the close of March. It Is Undera Benzoin— Spice Bush. not in the .same order of plants, but is in the natural Order in which are (deas. In fact, it has been known as olea. There has been a changing around of names, and our subject is now osmanthus; and it has for company the good old Olea fragrans and Olea ameri- cana, both of which are now properly called osman- thus. Osmanthus aquifolium may be classed as a hardy shrub in Pennsylvania. I cannot say I have never seen it hurt; I have in severe Winters, its youngest shoots being injured, but I have never known it killed outright, and in moderate Winters it is not hux-t at all. In good soil it makes rampant growth when young, and it is this growth that suffers first of all. The flowers are white, and very fragrant; but they do not appear until the plants are of some age. When grown for the purpose of layering, the plant is made to form numerous shoots from near the ground, and these become several feet in length in a season, making capital material for layering; and when so treated, nice plants are secured by Autumn. The speciflc names, aquifoli,um and ilicifolius, seem applied indifferently to this shrub, but the former name is the correct one. Ilicifolius is a variety only, having smaller leaves than the type. Myrtifolius is another variety, a bushy grower, and reputed hardier than the others. Our old friend, O. fragrans, already referred to, is W4'II known because of the delicious odor of its flow- ers. It has not been induced to withstand our Win- ters here, tliat I am aware of, although it must be very nearly hardy. Perhaps if its evergreen leaves were cut off before Winter sets in, it might endure more cold, as many evergreens are supposed to do. It is an excellent window plant for florists to handle. Our native species, O. americana, has lived out in Philadelphia when in a sheltered place. It seenis difiaoult to secure plants In nurseries, or more t;-ials Lindera Benzoin (Spice Busti). ftlany shrubs, perhaps the greater part of all, are planted because of their showy flowers. In the spice bush, as the Lindera Benzoin is called, we have one that makes no great display with its blo.ssoms, yet is admired by ev- eryone acquainted with It. It is a native shrub, found over the greater portion of the older States, in moist woods, often in deep soil adjacent to .streams. It is one of the earliest of Spring blooming shrub.s. the flower buds being prom- inent before the close of Winter; yet it does not bloom so early that late frosts catch it. Tlie blossoms are small, yellow, and are scat- tered all along the shoots of the previous season, making when ex- ■ panded a great display, as may well be believed after observing the specimen photographed. And in its favor, too, is the fact that it does well when growing on high ground. In fact, it flowers better when in such a situation, as the moist ground in which it is found naturally promotes strong wood growth at the expense of flowers. It is the pleasure of having the nowers so early that makes this shrub so desirable; and, as with many other early-flowering shrubs, if the shoots are cut off in late Winter and placed in water in a warm room, they expand in a short time. It is not alone the flowers that give value to this shrub. Every part of it — root, wood, leaves and seeds — are of pleasing odor when bruised. Those familiar with this fact never fail to pick a leaf or bitN of twig of it when meeting with the shrub in a wood. In North Carolina an infusion of the twigs is sometimes used in country fevers, and for sickly cattle in Spring, as it is said. As the photograph shows, the flowers are in per- fection before a leaf bud bursts, which shows the earliness of its blooming; and its planting will be largely because of getting its display of flowers so early. The spice bush is blessed with many names. Tak- ing its botanical ones first, it is now recognized as Lindera Benzoin. But it is also found under the name Laurus Benzoin and Benzoin odorifei'um; and then for common ones it has: spice bush, Benjamin bush, wild allspice and fever bush. This bush can be well recommended to planters not already- ac- quainted with it. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Killed by an Explosion of Acetylene Gas. GREENWICH, CONN. — James Mackey, a gardener for Charles H. Mallory, of the Mallory Steamship Company, was killed b.v an explosion of an acety- lene gas tank on the Mallory estate at Byram Shore, on tlie night of December 28. The Mallor.vs. Charles, Henry and George, have big estates at Byram Shore, next to those of Joseph Millbank and P. Chauncey Anderson, of New York. Every greenhouse on these estates was shattered by the explosion. The windows on one side of Charles Mallory's house were all broken, as were those in the barn. A hundred fowls in a house close to the tank were killed instantly. The gas machine, a Colt, and a large tank were in a house fifteen feet square, 350 feet from the house. The house and stable are lighted by electricity, while the acetylene plant was kept as an auxiliary. The explosion was heard for a radius of ten miles, shaking houses In Greenwich, Port Chester, Rye and Stamford. The Plorist-s' Hxchange DREER'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. The ]5egouias aud Gloxinias offered by us are the best which skill and careful selection can produce, they are grown for ns by one of the most expert European specialists. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. Single flowered, Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, Rose and Orange, 40c. per dozen ; $3.00 per 100 ; $25 00 per 1000. Choice Single flowered in Mixtare, 35o. per dozen; $2.60 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Double Flowering, Scarlet, Eose, Wliite and Yellow, 65c. per dozen ; $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Choicest Double flowering in Mixture, 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per ICOO. New Hybrid Frilled Tuberous Begonias. A most unique form with Howers of immense size, with wavy or frilled petals similar to the best forms of single petunias, 25c. each ; $2.50 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandlflora. A very fine selected strain, strong, well-matured bulbs, Ked, White, Blue, Red with white border. Blue with white border, in separate colors or in choicest mixture, 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Fancy Leaved Caladiums. A choice selection of 25 distinct named varieties, fine larg<- bulbs, $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100. Choice mixed varieties, $1. On per dozen ; $8.00 per 100. Our Quarterly Wholesale List has just been issued and offers Vfull line of seasonable Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. HENRY A. DREER, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Philadelphia, Pa. NOTICE Once more we swing the ax, and offer stock at Slaughtered Prices of last week, until sold. Araucaria Excelsa. 6-in. pots, 35 to 40 Ins. high, 6 to 7 tiers, 4-yrs. old. usual price, $3.00 ; now $ 1 .SO. 61n. pots, 30 to 35 Ins. high, 6 to 6 tiers, 4-yrs. old, usual price, $2.50; now$1.25. 6-ln. pots, 26 to 30 Ins. high. 5 to 6 tiers 4-yrs. old, usual, price, $2.00; now $1.00. Kentia Forsteriana. 8-ln. pots, single, 4-yrs. old. 50 to 56 In. high, usual price, $3.50; now $1.75. 6-ln. pots, 4-yr8. old. 46 to 60 Ins. high, usual price, $3.00: now $1.50. 6-ln. pots, 4-yrB. old. 36 to 40 Ins. high usual price, $2.00; now $1.00. SCOTTi! FERNS From 8-in. pots, 36 ins. wide, about the same height, with average about 100 fronds, bigger than the biggest washtub, usual price, $4.00; now $2.00. 7-in. pots, as big as a bushel basket, 75 to 80 fronds, about 25 to 30 ins. high, usual price, $2.50; now $1,25- 6-iu. pots, 25 ins. high, about 60 fronds, aud upward, usual price, $2.00; now $1.00. Primulas CUinese and P. obconica, in bud and bloom 5i/4 In. pote, $2.00 per doz. All goods must travel at purchaser's rislc. Please mention If pota are wanted. Oash with order, please. Boston Ferns. 7-lD., pots, pot bound, as big as an 8-ln., 361ns. high, as big as a bushel basket. 60 fronds and upward, usual price $2.50; now $1.00. 6, 5>^-ln., pots, 30c.. 36c.. I'in. pots, 2t'c. Plena Elastica, extra heavy, 6-ln. pots, 30 to 36 Ins. high, worth $1.50; now 75c. 6-in. pots, first size, 25 to 30 ins. high, 60c. 6-ln. pots, second size, about 2i Ins. high, 40c. C-ln. pots, third size, medium height, 30c. to 36o. Dracaena Brunntl, just arrived Irom Belgi- um, 30 Ins. high, bushy, 50c. each, or $5.00. per doz. Best Dracaena known for house culture; full of green leaves from top to bottom. Fine for Decorations. Latania Borbonica, 5~ln., 30c. each. Azalea Indica,ln bloom as follows : Deutsche Perle, VervEeceana, and Simon Mardner. Price 75c., $1.0U to $1.25 each. Ferns, for dishes, mixed. 2J^ In. ,$6.00 per 100; 3 In., strong, 7c. Begonia Improved Erfordi, winter bolom- Ing, pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 In.. 26c.; 5 in., 20c. OODFREV ASCHMAINN IOI2 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Whole&ale Grower and lm|iorter of Pot Plants Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Tarrytowfl Fern Per 100 Blegantlssima, 2^^ in $10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made- up 3 plants in a 4 in. pot . . . 25.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA . . . 25.00 ARECA UUTESCENS .... 12.00 ASPARAGUS PLUiVlOSUS NANUS, Sin. pots 7.00 GENISTA, 5 In. pots 16.00 No order of loss than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. MoitloB Tb« riortiti' ■zebanf* w^in ifrltloK. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine, 6 Id »10.00 per 100. PIER80NI ^^""^ 2Xln, »36.00; 6 In.. $25.00: i In., RUBBERS fine, 6 Id., $40.00; 5 In., $30 00: 4 In., $16.00; S In., $7.00; $4.00 per 100. CpnTTII ^^^ strong, 2>i In., $8.00; 3 In., Ol/U I I II tij.oo; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. 4 In., $20.00; 6 In., $26.C0; C In., $35.00 per 100. P0IN8ETTIA& =^'°-»TerlOO 50,000 R08E8 !l°n:;*8%'Sr/rffi White and Pink Cochet, Hermosa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet, La France. Kalaerln, J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention The Florlsti* £xp)i»ii^e wl)en wrltlnp. Decorative Plants Latania Borbonica, 2H In. pots, S3. CO; 3 In., $6.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $6.00 each. Kentia Belmoreanaand Fosteriana, 2H lo. pots, $8.00; 3 In., $16 00; 6 in.. $50.00 per 100;6in. $l5.00perdoz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.75 to $36.00 each. Areca lititescens.S in.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 8 In.. $1.00 each and upward. Pandauus Ctllls, 2 In. pots. (3.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Dracfena Inaivisa, 6 in. pots, $16.00; Sin., $25.00 per 100. Phcenix Recllnata, 5 In. pots, $36.00 per 100. Phit^nix (.'aiiarieiisie, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $35.00 each. Ficus Elastica, 41n. pots, $25.00; 6 In., $40.00; 6 in., $65.00 per 100. Araocaria Excelsa, 6 In. pots, $65.00 per 100. F ICRNS, Assorted, for fern dishes, 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100 $26.00 per 1000. Boston and Pler- soni, 4 in. pots, $16 00; 6 In., $25.00; 6 In., $50.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Compacta, 3 In. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, UMm^, Pa. MeotloB tk* FlnrlHtii' Bxi^aur* whmm writlBC. FEimS ODB SPEGIBLTY CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We haye a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in best erowing condition. 3 In., $30.00; 4 in., $50.0(i; 6 In.. $70.00 per 100. For larger specimens, prices on application. Aaaort«d Ferna, for dishes, best ttock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties, 200,000 plants in stock. 2M in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per lOOO. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 In., $12.00 per 100. AdiantamCuneatum, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy plants. 21-1 In., $3.60 per 100; $30.00 perlOOO; 4 in. $12.00 per 100; 6 in.. $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Fluiuosus Nanus, large plants In 4 ID. pots. In best condition, 916.00 per lOO; $140.00 per lOOO. • Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills. N.J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing, f ^" f% 1^1 ^% A good variety of the f ^^ PC ■«■ ^% right kinds tor filling ■ ^» ■ m ■ ^ ^^ fern dishes, etc., 2,1, Inch, $3.00 per 100. KEMTIA BELMOREANA. ( Inch fine stock, 2 feet high, 60 ots. each; 4 Inch, 25 cte. each. B08T0IS aud PIERSOBi FERNS, 2^4 Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exohan^e when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsii, $25 per 100. Scottii, 2^ In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention Tbe florists' Ezcbapge wbeo wrltlnff. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII We liave a very fine stock of this sjlendid new Fern In 3-incli pots, ready for re-pottlng. While hey last we offer them at $20.00 per lOO. TELE6RAPD GERAMUM Fine 3-lnch pot plants, $C..OO jier ICO. If yuu are in need of KO.SE8 or Miscellaneous Plants of all kinds write us for prices. THE DINQEE & CONARD CO. West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII t Sell Plants— Not Pots. Grand value in $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, «S?'Stilt* Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note addresB. I have emoved from Keap St., Greenhousee. UentloD the FlorlBti* Exchenice when writing. Surplus Ferns. Cheap Fteris "Wiiusetti, Pterls Cretlca Alba. Two best sorts for dishes; line busby stock, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. 2M In., fine, $5.00 per 100. S •' " 8.00 Battercup Primrose C. F. BAKER & SON, Utica, N.Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BAUR FLORAL GO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 214 inch $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory references. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. ERIE, PA. Uf'ntInD The Flnrlflti* Excbanffe when writlne. WASHINGTON Navel Orange Trees Seedless, 4 feet high and bushy, $5.00 per 10. A. IVilTTINC SANTA CRUZ. CALIFORNIA Wentlon The Florists' Exrhanffc wbeo wrlttin: Azaleas for Christmas Lorraine Begonias, Boston Ferns, Kentias and Cocos Palms, Cut Smilax. For prices and varieties, see larne advt.,paffe 732, Christmas Number. JAMES F. BARCLAY,'S;„S3;-' Pawtucket..RI Mention the Florlata' Btxcbanse when wrltioc. A FEW eOOD THINGS lOD WANT oracsena IndlTisa* 4 and 6 In., $10.00 and $26.00 per 100. Aspara^DsPlamogan, Sin. .$6. 00 perlOO. Asparaifuti Sprengeri, 2 in , $2.50 per 100. Qeraulums, ti. A. Nntt, (Jaetellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Sallerol. Single and Double Oen. Grant. La Favorite rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2in., »2.00 per lOD; 3 in., St. 00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2^ In., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, & In., 30c. each. Chinese Primrose, 3in,, $4. OOper 100; 41n.,$6.00. Primula Obconica, 2 in. . $2 00 per 100: 3 In. .$4, 00. Oladioliis, blooming bulbs, GrofTe Hybrids fine mixture. $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture. $1.00 per 100 ; good cut flower mixture, 75c. per 100. Oash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. Mention TTie FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived In superb condition— Cattley a Trianae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidinm Fascntuni, Onoldlum Kram- erianam and Burlingtonla Fragrant. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers 1 Mention The Florlits* Exchange when writing. January 6, 190r, The Hlorists' Bxchange LIST OF ADVERTISERS All-,. J K 23 All.Mi W S Co 23 Alti'i's U R 2;i Anderson & Cbrlsteii- sen '* Aschniann G '» Andnrra Nurseries ■•■■■* Riuler J J; naker C F •? Banner J L & On ....2^ Banlav J V u Biirri.ws II II & Sun., .b Raur Floral Co G Cay State Nurs A Bayersdorfer H & Co 2S Beaeb J E 20 Heaven B A ■25 Beckert W C 2 Berckmans Co -o Bernheimer E 2i; Berning H G 24 BeiKer H H & Co..... 3 Blaek Chas 3-4 Itodiliii^'ton A T 2 Komi'il Bros '-■• l;,iiiii.-i & Blake 2:1 BonlciL F & Son 4 Brenneman, .T D 0 Brown Peter 21 Bryant J M 2(> Burnham Hitcbings Pierson Co 28 Burpee W A Co 2 Bver Bros 21 Bver Flora' Co 20 Caldwell W F, Co 26 Campbell C II '• Cassidy I 27 Chicago earn Co ..... .S Ohilds J L 2 Gonard & Jones 4 Condon J 21 Cockroft J D 8 Oonnell B 20 Co()lidge Bros S Cottage Gardens 1 Cowee A 2 Cowee W J 20 CralK K & Sons 20 Crnwl Fern Co 25 (\inningbam J H ....21 C^nningbam Bulb & Plant Co 2 Cut Flower E.\eb . . . .2^i riMvis .1 B & Son 111 I>< Mill .T B ..24 ..20 ...4 . .2(1 Di-iiomlen H & Son llletseU A Co imier Caskey & Co ..27 IHUon G'bouse Mfg Co 27 union J L 20 Uiiigee & Onard tVj. ..0 Horner F Sons i) horranee B 20 liiiyle J A 4 1 ireer Hy 0-28 Ihunont & Co 24 lOhiiiiiger & Van Gross 3 Edwards & Docker Co 2G Kliret F 24 lOi.sele <• '..28 Klizaljeth Nurs Oo 3 Elliott W & Sons 2 Elliott W H 1 Ellwanger & Barry ...4 EniniailM Geo M 4 Endtz Van Ness & Co 4 Felthotisen J E 21 Field II W S F iV F Nurseries 4 Fillow & Banks S Fisli.r R 8 I'l.iwrr Growers i\lkt.24 Foli'v .Mfg Co 27 Ford Bros 23 FroTMi'iit H E 23 Gi(rland G M 20 Gllilin & Co 27 Goddard S J 9 tJreenbouse Co 27 Gregory J H & Son. ..2 i;robe F 21 Gnnlber W H 23 linlliiian A J 23 Harris E 21 llerendeen Mfg Co ..28 Ilerr A M 9 lliM-r D K 21 Herrmann A 28 HiTziig Wm 21 ll.-ws A B & Co 21! lli.'ks & Crawlaiek .. .23 IlilliiiL'er Bros 21! Hill r. G & Co n lli|i|N.r.l E 27 lliilliiii it nunkel 24 lli.riin E C 23 llorllciillural Ady .. .28 liiiglies G J 21 iL-oe Bros 20 liid Flower Co 8 .laikson & Perkins. 4-21 .laeobs g & Sons :'7 .ri'nnlTigs E B 20 .lolnisi.n & Stokes ...2-3 .liilirisiin neating Co.. 27 .loiies II T 4 Kiisting W F 24 Katzenstein & Co . Kessler P F Koster & Co Krescbover L .T ... Krick W C Kroescbell Bros Co Kuebler Wm II Lager & Ilurrell . . Lang .T Larcbmont Nurseries. Langjabr AH .... Iveedle Co LePage N Ixickland Lum Co Lutton W II Mader P Maxwell Mfg Co McKellar C W McKisick Wm E McManus J Michell H F I'o Micbigan Cut Flower E.vehangc Millang F Milling A .Mii]iliii;ir J C Co Mi»>u Wm H Co Moore Uentz & Nash Nat' 1 Florists Board of Trade National Plant Co . . . Natiu*al Guano Co . . . Netsch C II Nicotine Mfg Co .... Niessen Leo Ouwerkerk P Patten & Co Pennock S S Peterson Nurs Pbila Cut Flow Co. . . Phila Market Phillips U Seed Co.. Pierce F O Co Pierson A N Pierson F R Co Pittslig Cut Flow Co. Pittsbg Fl Excb Pollworth C C Co Pure Culture Spawn Co Pye E H Quaker City Machine Co Quidnick (J'hoiises . . Rawlings E I Rawson W W Co. . . . Raynor J I Reck John Reed & Kidler Keiiiherg-^.G Iteinberg I' Renter S J Ricbawi- it Co Robinson FI M Co. . . Roemer Fred ....... Rine F B Rowlands A Rossig Bros liupp J F Saltford Geo s.. Sampson A W Scbaeffer Floral Co. Schmidt Co J C Scbmltz F W O Scollay J A Soott J Scranton FI Sup Co. Seligman J Sbellroad G'bouses . . Sheridan W F Simpson R Sheepers J Skidelsky S S Slinn & Tliomiisoii. . . Smith N & Son Smith W C Smith W & T Co Stearns A T Liiui Co Storrs & Harrison Co Stumpp & Walter Co Swayne Wm Syracuse Pottery Co. Taylor E J Tliompson J I) Co. . . Thompson W 'niorburii J M ^^ Co. Totty C II Traendl.v & Sclicnck. Velie Bros Van der Weljilcn & Co Van Heiningeii J C . Vaughan's Seed Stor Vesey W J & M S. . Vicks Jas & Son . . , Vincent R & S nn IK nn Melba, Piuk Armazlnda j •'• '"•"" FIELD- ^^>eCC OWN GROWN IWOEiO ROOTS Hyl>rld Perpetual, Hybrid Teas, Hareutzia Orarlltn, for forcing 40 2.00 Hardy ChrysanihenunnH 1.00 8.00 Dahlia Roots, whole field clumps .. 1.00 6.00 Madeira Vine Koots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.60 per bush. Acalypha lUacfeeana 40 2.00 Achyranthes, Emersonli, and Ver- Bcbaffelti 40 2.00 Cuphea (Cigar plant) 40 2.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio scandena 40 2.00 Scented erHiiiuius, Rose, Balm, FerDifolia. etc 40 2.00 Plunahago.OapenBlB.WhlteandBlue. .60 3.00 TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $1.00 lerdoz.; Se.OOperlOO S50.00 per lOOO Our new 24 page UluBtrated descriptive Gera- nium Catalogue. containiuK a full description of over 176 of tbt^ btst novelties, new and standard vari'tlcs of K''!ra.niun.s and pelargoniums is now ready and will be SL'nt to the trade. If you do not get one writ'j us. Write us about special prices on large lots. We will send lOuu, .50 each of 20 varieties our selection, for $18.00; orSOO. 25 ea the bereaved family. Fruit Tree Growing in Micliigan. Editor Florists' Exchange: For some considerable time past I had heard much of the extensive way in which fruit trees are grown in Michigan; so a few days ago I determined to discover for myself as to the quantities cultivated, and at the same time to pick up any wrinkles in the methods adopted among the growers that would be of advantage to myself, I decided to go and look over the grounds of the Ilgentritz Sons Com- pany, situated at Monroe, Mich., a small town of about 7,000 inhabitants, situated between Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. Monroe is located on the banks of the River Raisin, and the land in the vicinity is peculiarly adapted to the growth of fruit trees. The soil is a rich alluvium, underlaid with clay, cover- ing the limestone formation but a few feet below the surface; at the same time the air is tempered by the lake winds. I was informed that it was in 1847 that the late I. E. Ilgenfritz, a young nurseryman, left his home in Pennsylvania with a small stock of trees under his arm and made his way as best he could in search of a suitable place to settle, plant his trees, and grow up with the country. He determined upon Monroe, and to-day this large establishment, con- sisting of nine hundred acres of land under cultiva- tion, is a monument to his foresight, industry and thrift. The establishment is carried on to-day by five sons, the founder having died in 1S95. The offices, packing sheds and cellars for storage pur- poses are situated on the edge of the town. The shipping facilities are unexcelled, the place bemg in close touch with several railroads, while a pri- vate track runs to the cellar doors. I was shown around by one of the members of the firm The different storage cellars have a total area of 50,000 feet, the largest one being 268 feet long and SO feet wide. At the time of my visit all hands were busilv employed digging the trees in the nursery, carting them to the cellars, where they were sorted and graded, tied up in bundles ot. the required size, previous to being stored away until Spring. On walking through the cellars, I found very few trees were being heeled in or planted on the floor of the cellar; nearly all were being corded or put in ricks of considerable size, which consists of laying the bundles horizontally, head to head, with the roots forming practically a solid wall out- side A little excelsior was packed in between them, though I was informed that this was not necessary, and that they would keep equally as well without it. This system is preferred to that ot heeling in. On my asking if the roots did not become dry and shriveled, I was told that the cellars were practi- cally frostproof, and that the evaporation from the moisture used in damping the floors was all that was necessary. A rick of ten thousand cherries was particularly fine, strongly grown, and as straight and clean as the most fastidious could wish tor. A large rick of Burbank plum, not always the best and straightest grower, were in this case all that could be desired, and if Burbank has the same succe.ss in hybridiz- ing as this Arm has in growing this plum, he de- serves all the credit that has been given him. Large stocks of peaches, plums, pears, apples, etc., .were stored away. . The number of trees grown in this nursery, I was Informed, amounted to from two and a half to three millions, a few items given me being 500,000 peaches the same number of apples. 250.000 pears. 200,000 cherries, and others in proportion; also large quan- tities of deciduous and evergreen trees, among which I were fine blocks of maple, elm, plane, Kilmarnock I willow, etc. A gang of twenty men. with a tree dig- i ger to which were attached four horses, were dig- I ging a fine lot ot Crimson Rambler rose, nearly every root being dug without breakage. In look- I ing over this establishment, nothing impressed me more than the large number of healthy roots on I the various trees, which could scarcely fall to make successful growth with anything approaching fair treatment. On my asking the question. Does nursery stock impoverish the land? I was met with the reply that every crop takes more or less from the soil: but as an illustration of the wonderful fertility of the ground in this section, I was shown a piece of land from which six successive crops of wheat had been taken, the last crop averaging 42 bushels to the acre, and this without the aid of manure or other fertilizer of any kind. The remarkable growth made bv many trees in this nursery fully bore out this assertion. A fine line of spruce, planted 3 5 years ago, made an effectual windbreak In these grounds. A fumigating house is erected on the place where a wagon load of trees can be driven in. The space of the interior of the building being care- fully calculated, it can be fumigated at any strength desired. , . - On leaving an establishment of this kind, one won- ders where all the stock grown goes to. but it does go; and still the cry is not enough. The principal distributing areas of this nursery are Michigan. Wis- consin. Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Birmingham. Mich. H. J. CORFIELD. Refiections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR. — It is a source of great delight to me to learn that A. H. Ewing, of Canada, thinks so highly of my personal traits as to suggest to raisers of new plants that some one of them perpetuate my name by calling one of their productions "Job." I am obliged to the gentleman, but would propose, as an amendment, that the subject so chosen be worthy of the honor, and. in large degree, represent the value of the man intended to be thus compli- mented. Nothing of a fleeting or transitory char- acter should be so designated. As one man says about a novelty in chrysanthemums this year, "honor to whom honor is due;" and it would be the height of absurdity to tag an honored and famous name on a dishonorable or infamous plant. I am, ot course, aware of the plant title a.ssociated with my cognomen in Job's Tears. That is too lachrymose for a "versatile humorist" like myself; and, prob- ably, "Job's Knocks" might be. a punishment that would better fit the crime. Respectfully submitted for serious consideration. * * * Your always interesting Philadelphia correspond- ent, David Rust, has, I observe, been drawing on his imagination — a fault common among .some trade paper scribe.s — and coolly asserts that I have "writ- ten up exhibitions." No, sir; that is too difficult a task for me to undertake — one entailing too much hard work. But were I in that line, I would strongly indorse the recommendation of your Boston contem- porary, that the "secretary, or other official, fur- nish as a part of the report, the name of the win- ning varieties; and when these are novelties, a brief de.scription of them. I would consider that a duty of the secretary, or other official, and not a testi- monial to my "own laziness, ignorance, or Inability to do the .same work myself. There is no good rea- son why secretaries of flower shows should not be made earn their salaries; or why the newspaper scribe should be overburdened in earning his. The whole .system is so simple, from the .scribe's stand- point, tliat the wonder is it has been so long in being proposed. But — that "tired feeling" is the mother of labor-saving devices. + * * I am in perfect accord with Horticulture in the "serious literature" matter, and have often wondered why the horticultural craft are pleased to .swallow, week after week, the oceans of invertebrate trash dished out bv papers claiming to be "it" in their line. And, although Horticulture has presented no original feature, not even the fac-simile signatures, vet it must be confessed that its small talk Is reduced to a minimum, though evidently the volume ot gos- sip given, including the serious philosophy of the ginger jar, and the usual serious fish stories, etc., is in proportion to the size of the paper itself. And what it fails to glean in the line of go.ssip it seems willing to reprint from other similar periodicals by way of "a horrible example" of journalistic endeavor. Now isn't that a funny notion? One would think that a paper holding such high ideals, and such an exalted opinion of itself, would scorn to include in its select pages what it considers a frailty in others. All should be delighted to learn that Horticul- ture has "no ambition for mere bigness." though it is not averse to a little fame. Them's my senti- ments exactly; a man, or a trade paper, can surely become famous, lacking obesity or bulk. I cite my own case as an example, and Horticulture should be famous, if it is not; for, while yet in the teething stage, the tot is said to have "fairly leaped into the affections of the craft, and attained a standing," etc. Now, a big, bulky sheet could never have performed that marvelous saltatory feat; it's only the tiny things that leap, e. g.. fleas. But no one need have any misgivings or regrets about Horticulture's ex- pressed desire to remain the Peter Pan among trade papers; perhaps it cannot help itself. For the in- formation of those unacquainted with Peter, I would state that he is the "boy who just would not grow up." * • * Speaking about fac-simile signatures, I would send you mine for reproduction, but then that would af- ford scope for those with evil designs on my bank account to get in their fine work. Those fellows who permit their signatures to be reproduced must have an abiding faith in mankind as great as Horticul- ture has a conceit of itself and its mission. * * * Seriously, Mr. Editor, the "serious literature" trade journal, or whatever it may call itself. Is not now operating, in my opinion. Some of us remember horticultural periodicals that were so serious in the reading matter they provided that they died from having afforded a surfeit of solemnity, and now lie peacefully slumbering in the graveyard of buried hopes; their promoters and conductors being re- garded as hallowed heroes of honorable defeat. Whether or not that kind of periodical Is wanted now. I am unable to say. There is certainly too much useless "gush" thrown at the craft every week, however, not the least innocuous among which are Horticulture's editorials and the effusions of JOB. REX BOOK. The Veterinary Guide, is an ex- haustive treatise, just oft the press. It contains 160 pages and more than 150 illustrations. It treats from the experienced veterinarian's point of view, nearly every subject that could possibly be of inter- est to the owners of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry. Any reader of The Florists' Exchange can secure a copy free by sending to the Rex Com- pany, 800 South 16th street, Omaha, Nebraska. 9 M The Plorists' Exchangee The Department Store, New Year's Day. 1930. A benevolent old gentleman alighted at the rail- way station and turned his tottering steps toward the center of the town. He was accompanied by a young man whose temporary acquaintance he had made on the cars. The young man, in continuation of their conversation on the train, said he was a clerk in one of the three department stores which had com- pletely absorbed all the business of the town, driving all men who had before been dealers in specialties of merchandise to find other pursuits, as to the mills or factories, though a few became department man- agers for the department stores. As the two walked up the street the old man said: "Well, twenty-five years ago I was a com- mercial traveler for a large wholesale seed hous(<, and every Autumn and Spring visited this town; there were other seed travelers, probably a dozen of them, who came here to solicit trade from the four or five merchants selling seeds, two of whom were regular seed merchants; the other three were grocerymen. Now, on that corner over yonder, there was a regular seed store kept by a man who knew his business, doing not a big business, but a respect- able trade, netting probably $2,000 to $2,500 a year. He was a good man, had been all his life in the seed business, was very careful of the brand of seeds he purchased, looking out most strenuously for the Interests of his customers, so far as respects the quality of the seeds; but now he, like nearly all other seed merchants, has gone into obscurity. I am told he is a motorman on the trolley cars. "The system of competition initiated by the de- partment stores," continued the old seedsman, "rendered it impossible for any specialist in seeds, or any other line of business, to continue: they were simply frozen out. Just so with the other regular seed merchant on the west side of the town. He, after spending his savings bucking the department stores, had to put up his shutters and commence life anew, and it was not long after before all the largest grocerymen and dry goods merchants were asked to become stockholders in the department stores, close their shops, and throw all their influ- ence in the direction of the great caravansaries. This closing up of varied interests was most complete, it comprising the stores devoted to dry goods and millinery, to hardware and tools, to household uten- sils and domestic appliances, to lamps, china and glass, and every other Interest, the proprietors and clerks all thrown out of busineiss, and the owners of hundreds of buildings formerly used as stores de- prived of their rents for seven or eight years until matters were rearranged, under the conditions of what was called an age of progress. If our legis- latures at that day only had had the foresight to have passed license laws covering each distinct line of business, these department stores, having under their control one hundred lines of business, would have had to pay one hundred licenses, and this might have been on a rising scale of costs, according to the number wanted: this might have arrested the commercial revolution." The young man aid: "Well, that was before my time. I never knew anything else than the method of the present day, where everything from long skirts for the new-born babe to wheel chairs and crutches for the old man are all sold under one Pan of Folnsettla. Grower Hale, Oratig;e, N. J. roof, foods and package medicines, luxuries and necessities, all displayed under the most attractive conditions of association with music and flowers, pictures and statuary, all tending to develop an in- tense desire in the mind of every man and woman to purchase things beyond the limitations of their purses." He added: "That is our game. The mad- dened throng will purchase anything; the greater the crush, the quicker the sales." He further remarked that for three months in the year he was assigned to the seed department, which had developed to an astonishing degree, both in counter and in mail-order sales. "Why," he said, "I know a department store in Chicago with twenty- five millions in paid-up capital, which has issued over one million catalogues, and this year, it is said, will issue two millions of one thousand pages each, these mailed all over the country, in which they most attractively and cheaply offer seeds; seeds so cheap that this one establishment gets one-third of the custom of the land. I do not know the quality, but the price is all right, and the price makes the difference between success and failure." The young man observed that under such a sys- tem of rotation in the display and sale of goods, according to their season, as pursued in the depart- ment stores, compared with the efforts to constantly sell the same class of things, in and out of season, and the continuous employment of a force of trained seedsmen, the department store has great advan- tages over the seed merchant; that the department store did not need trained seedsmen, did not attempt to pick up the odds and ends drifting to a seed store throughout the slack season of eight or nine months, but just went for the cream of the business, and got it, leaving to the regular seedsman the skim milk and worry. The old man expressed a desire to know where the department stores obtained their supplies of seeds, and asked if they bought from the whole- sale seedsman over in a neighboring great city, to which the young man laughed a merry "ha ha." say- ing no department store bought from wholesale seed PoiusettiaB for Christmas. Grower Hale, Orange, N.J. houses; that was a system long ago exploded; that they purchased direct from the farmer producers, both in America and Europe; that they paid cash for the goods purchased, ordering large quantities, and got their supplies at an exceedingly low price; that their purchases were so immense the department stores dominated the producers. He said the depart- ment .stores now did the bulk of the seed business of the United States, and that they proposed, ere long, to do it all. "Even now," he said, "there is a scheme on foot for all the department stores of the country to unite into one vast merger, the for- mation of a stockholding corporation to control the supplies of merchandise of every sort, mind you, not seed alone, but everything, for the benefit of all concerned in the combine, so that in time they will freeze out every individual storekeeper in the land, no matter what his business. Why. our interests will be looked after by the greatest captains of industry in the land." He remarked that the mills and factories were the handmaids of the department stores, and would not dare to sell contrary to orders issued by the . combination; that the wholesale seed house in the near-by town, about which the elder had asked a question, had been forced out of business years ago, and that nearly all the wholesale houses remaining in the entire country could be counted on his fin- gers; they just got what the department stores would not touch. The young man then entered into a defence of the department store system, saying: "Why should the public be overcharged to sustain the retailer, or even the wholesale merchant, or merchants of any class of goods, when the department stores can make the distribution at once from the hands of the farmer grower or producer to the hands of the cottage gardener or smallest buyer? Why should seeds be different fron^ other commodities sold by our establishment? If our store has absorbed the business of all merchants in this town, as of books and stationery, of candy, cigars, wines and liquors, of boots and shoes, of china, carpets, of meats, fish, dairy products and groceries, why not of seeds? We cater both for the infant and the dead — we even sell coffins and tombstones." "But," interrupted the old seedsman, "I am particularly in- terested in the subject of seeds, and it occurs to me that if you do not sell the best seeds your customers will not buy again." To which the young man smiled, and said: "Where will they go to? The department stores of this town have squeezed out all the seedsmen, and so in other towns; none are left. The department stores are like the Standard Oil Company, they own the earth. It is buy your seeds from them or do without. Why, they even supply the country merchants, they are his Jobber, for the country storekeeper gets his supplies of everything from the big department stores; the fac- tories dare not supply them, for the department stores control the factories." Here they separated, the young man going into the department store, as into the mouth of a great anaconda or octopus, while the old man passed on with the remark to himself: "Well, the old times were the best, for then a man was a man; he had some individuality, some self-respect, but now he has no more chance than a mud-sill. He is simply like a piece of machinery, a cog or a bolt, going to make up an engine; the existing conditions can only have one end — only one end!" X. T. Z. A House of Poinsettias. The photograph from which the accompanyin,-; illus- tration is reproduced was taken Christmas week at Hale's establish.-nent. at Orange, N. .1. Th; plants were in bench and pots. The bench was planted in August and the pots from cuttings in thr^^e batches. They were kept no! until October 1. '.vhen a little m.ore heat was .added, r,ot over 60 degrees at night, though the temperature might run a little higher in the day. They were fed high in the middle of October. Some of the heads measure sixteen Inches across J. B. D. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The meeting of this society held on Wednesday evening. December 20. brought the members out In large numbers. The installation of the recently elected officers took but a very short time, and some other business o^ a routine character was transacted. The members then settled themselves down to listen to an address by Colonel A. K. McIVIahon on the "Society. Its Progress and Work." Colonel McMahon is at all times interesting, but on this occasion he was more than ordinarily so. He traced the history of the society from its inception to date, dwelling on the many stirring points marl^ing its progress on- ward and upward. The colonel paid due tribute to the society's founders, Its benefactors and working members. The .speaker also dwelt somewhat at length on the advantages of membership in horticul- tural societies to gardeners; he laid particular stress on the great advances in horticulture in Newport since the organization of this society, for which the society may justly claim most of the credit. The colonel did" his subject justice, and the members showed their appreciation In a hearty vote of thanks. To make still more enjoyable an already pleasant evening, refreshments were afterwards served and a program of instrumental and vocal music dis- coursed. M. January 6, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchange 13 Plant Notes. POINSETTIAS — It is curious liow some people year after year treat poinsettias so carelessly and yet expect, and what is more wonderful still, get a ready market for poorly grown plants — poor only by reason of the spasmodic attention they receive. Poinsettias may be neglected and live through the neglect, but that is no reason for it being supposed they would not thrive much better, and bring better results in the shape of double the price, if they had the care and attention necessary to that end. Poin- settias are easily propagated from cuttings of the wood from plants that have flowered. Cut these plants down, and make cuttings of the wood. These cuttings need only be about two inches in length; one eye is sufficient on a cutting. After the cuttings are made, get ready enough small pots for them: fill the pots with a compost of one part yellow fi- brous loam, one part leaf-mold and one part sharp sand. Leave room for a covering of pure sand on the top. In the pots when thus filled dibble the cuttings, letting a little of the pure sand drop into the holes before the cuttings are inserted. Keep the eyes a little clear of the surface of the pots. Make the cuttings firm in the pots; then plunge them in bottom heat of 70 to 80 degrees. It the ends of the cuttings bleed much. Just rub a little dry sand on them. Withhold water until you are reasonably sure that the ends of the cuttings are thoroughly dry, and vei-y little water will be neces- sary until the cuttings have begun to make roots. When the cuttings have rooted, pot them into pots just one size larger than the cutting pots, using more good loam in proportion for the compost. When the plants are young they will not .stand very strong sunlight; therefore, shade them for a while, or until they get more established. Keep potting them on as their requirements show until they have acquired the desired size and height, after which place them in a cool house until they are required to be again given warmth preparatory to blooming or bracting. These bracts will soon appear when the plants are given a gentle heat After the bracts have made their appearance, the plants will be greatly benefited by feeding with liquid manure regularly; but care should be taken to water immediately afterward, on each occasion, with pure water. DRAC^NA GODSEFFIANA is altogether differ- ent from all the other dracsenas, this difference being so marked that a -.person might exclaim on seeing one among a lot of other dracEenas, "What are you doing with the aucuba in here?" Viewed .from a di-stance it very much resembles an aucuba, but when approached closely this resemblance gives way, though the plant still divulges but little to warrant a novice calling it a drac^na. Dractena it is however, and a very useful member of the family at that. In its small sizes it is exceedingly useful for filling dishes, its branching, graceful habit suit- ing admirably tor this puipose. Its green leaves, evenly blotched with white, make it suitable for service by itself, or mixed with other decorative foli- age plants. Dracaena Godsefflana also makes a beautiful specimen. Although somewhat slower of growth than most other dracasnas, especially in its earlier stages, its striking individuality, when it attains a large size, will fully compensate for the patience necessary before it is seen at such perfection. This plant is propagated from seed and cuttings, preferably from cuttings of the tops of branches. These will root readily in sand at any time of the year, but more readily at a time when bottom heat is available. This variety is hard wooded at its earliest stage of growth, and will stand almost any amount of pinching and cutting; in fact, pinch- ing is necessary to make it branch out. As the plant grows in stature, suckers spring up from the bottom, sometimes shooting away before making a leaf. Altogether this is a most interesting plant. No collection is complete without it; and after its peculiarities are understood, and its adaptability to various uses noticed, appreciation of it will soon follow. PROPAGATING DAHLIAS.— Now that the time is fast approaching for the practical consideration of the best means for acquiring stock of all kinds for Spring and Summer, a word on dahlias may not be amiss. Many persons still pursue the ponder- ous and cumbersome method of lifting all the dahlias tubers, storing tliem in immense lieaps year after year, and planting the big clumsy unprofit- able things out in the Spring again. This method entails not only more labor, but it precludes the possibility of anything like the results obtainable from stock propagated the same year from cuttings. Dahlias are easily propagated from cuttings, and the mirldle of February is a good time to start in work- ing on them. The first requisite is (after the stock, of course) to be sure that each variety is correctly named, by having a label securely attached to each tuber; then place the tubers in a bench, or In a flat in a situation where growth will proceed slowly, and where there is always good light. When the young growths are about three inches in length, sever them from the tubers as near thereto as possible, even taking a heel with advantage. Then put them in s,and, over a gentle heat, to root, which they will do very quickly. Water thoroughly after putting the (nittings in the sand, but afterwards, only at inter- vals frequent enough to Insure suflicient moisture in the sand underneath. A wet surface tends to cause the cuttings to damp off. Whenever it is ascer- tained that the cuttings have made roots, pot them into small pots. Leaving them in the sand any time after they have made any roots is not only unneces- sary, but it is also injurious, in that it induces the plants to draw up and become spindly. After the little plants are potted, say, for a few days, a little bottom heat may still be beneficial; but after that, grow them in as cool a temperature as the dictates of good judgment will permit. Suffice to say, that the cooler they are grown the better the plants will be. Plants grown from cuttings are more satis- factory in every way than those springing up from tubers; they are easily controlled, and especially, nowadays, when the aim of most growers Is to get fine blooms and since the best blooms are got from plants of one stem, plants grown from cuttings are essential. ANTIRRHINUMS.— Antirrhinum seed should be sown without delay if early flowers are required, The seeds should be sown evenly but thinly. To sow them thinly is important because by doing so the little plants will be sturdier from the first. The seedlings need a slightly warm temperature until they have been pricked off and established in the flats (if grown in flats) : afterwards a cool temper- ature, say, from 50 to 6 5 degrees will suit them all right. Seed mixed is a positive nuisance in antirr- liinums, more than in anything else; and more than likely that mixed colors will be the result of seed saved and sown by the average grower. This can surely be expected if several colors have been grown one close to the other. To avoid, as far as possi- ble dissapointment on this score, seed ought to be purchased of dealers known for their reliability to furnish just what they say they do, even if they do cautiously decorate their package with the legend "No warranty expressed or implied." which they were selected. The original parent of all was Gloire de Lorraine. Masterpiece selected from the original form, had large foliage, strong flower stems, and richly colored flowers; and It not suffi- ciently distinct for a new name, should be worth keeping for stock purposes, and may deserve to be called "improved." The same may be said of "Marie," which is a selection from Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, and showed, as exhibited, a decided advance. Mont Blanc, a selection from Turnford Hall, also showed more vigor, and flowers of better substance, and they also appeared to have less pink in them; but it is difficult to say from a single specimen if this character is likely to be sustained. Rosea crispata I should hardly consider distinct enough to merit notice, yet even with this, if seen in a batch with the parent, its distinctness might be more apparent. I recommend all who grow these valuable winter-flowering plants to be careful to select the very best only for stock. It has now become quite established as a market plant, and only requires care in keeping to the best and strong- est forms to further enhance its value. When I first grew this begonia I hardly expected to see It make such plants as are now grown. It seems cap- able of Increasing in vigor from year to year; this is, probably, owing to its being perfectly abortive. Some plants shown at the Crystal Palace on the fith and 7th, measured fully 2 feet in height and prob- ably more in diameter; these were from J. F. Flemming, gardener to Lady Pigott. Begonia Myra, one of the hybrids of the same type as Mrs. J. Heal, shown at the Crystal Palace by Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, was specially worthy of note, certainly one of the best of its class; the plants were covered with large blooms of a deep rose pink. Boston Show. First Pri«e Specimen Plant of l^ouls Boehmer. Grower, John Nilan, Gardener to Mr. J. S. Bailey. PRIVET IN THE WEST.— California privet is so well and favorably known in the Eastern states as a hedge plant, that a person who travels in the West wonders why it has not been planted in larger numbers there than It Is. I say the West, and yet one need not go so very far West to note the comparative scarcity of privet. In Ohio, for in- stance, a few years ago, privet was almost a novelty in a hedge form; and why it should be so is sur- prising, when It is reasonably certain that the clim- ate of Ohio is just what privet would delight in. Considering the many residences of moderate pre- tensions that have sprung up within the last few years around all the western cities; and no matter how grand and costly the limestone walls may be that enclose many of the residences, they lack the appearance of natural warmth that only something like privet can give. Then, in regard to picket fences, or fences without pickets, they are an abomi- nation always, except in cases where their exist- ence is without question unavoidable. Even then, I think, when privet becomes better known, the existence of fences will bS open to serious ques- tioning from all quarters. M. Plant Variations. I have frequently referred to the subject of selec- tions for stock purposes, and the natural variations found among plants now receives more attention than formerly. At the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society, we had a good instance of this, when H. B. May submitted four different selec- tions from begonias. They were not considered sufficiently distinct to gain awards; yet they were undoubtedly an advance on the various sorts from and there is a possibility of this making a good market plant. Chrysanthemums. — It is Interesting to note the variations In these. One of the most remarkable instances I have seen is that of Mrs. Swinburne; this was shown last year, but it seems to have im- proved. H. J. Jones had it In grand condition at the Crystal Palace, on the 7th, when it was awarded a first class certificate. The massive blooms were of the purest satiny white, yet the most remarkable thing was, that at the same time a yellow sport, named Mrs. Beech, which was well shown by Mr. N. Davis, also gained a first class certificate. This is the first time that any original variety, and a sport from it has been honored at the same meeting. They are certainly two of our best December chrys- anthemums. I have been called to account for stating that Madame Felix Perrin and Framefleld Pink were one and the same thing, yet having seen so much of this useful chrysanthemum, I still main- tain that I am right. I find it varies under either name. It may have been justly claimed that Pram- field Pink was of a deeper color, yet under different culture it varies. Winter Cheer which Is considered a still deeper shade, is distinct under certain condi- tions, but It varies. In another Continental variety, Mdlle. L. Charvet, varies very much, at Its best It Is a beautiful pink, but is often a very pale washed out color. Selection does a great deal; culture also makes a considerable difference, but with all the varieties that are Inclined to sport, selection of stock will be a great point. When recently visiting some market nurseries I found that one grower had a number of plants marked with sticks; this I soon found Indicated that they were selected for stock. — Horticultural Advertiser. 14 The Plorists' JSxchange The U. S* Department of Agriculture. A recently issued bullt-tin (Divisiun of Publications — Circular 1) sets forth the organization of the United States Department of Agriculture, 1905-6. We extract the subjoined particulars relative to the branches of the department, and their work, in which our readers are interested to a greater or less ex- tent. The law establishing the department, approved May 15, 1862, outlines the most important features of the work in the following provisions: • * ♦ the general design and duties of which (the Department of Agriculture) shall be to acquire and to diffuse among the people of the United States useful in- formation on subjects connected with agriculture in the most general and comprehensive sense of that word, and to procure, propagate, and distribute among the people new and valuable seeds and plants. * • • The duties of the secretary are, among others, to ac- quire and preserve in his department all information concerning agriculture which he can obtain by means of books and correspondence and by practical and scientific experiments (accurate records of which experi- ments shall be kept in his office), by the collection of sta- tistics, and by any other appropriate means within his power; to collect, as he may be able, new and valuable seeds and plants ; to test by cultivation the value of such of them as may require such tests ; to propagate such as may be worthy of propagation and to distribute them among agriculturists. He shall annually make a general report in writing of his acts to the President and to (Con- gress, in which he may recommend the publication of papers forming parts of or accompanying his report, which report shall also contain an account of all moneys received and expended by him. He shall also make special reports on particular subjects whenever required to do so by the President or either House of Congress, or when he shall think the subject in his charge requires it. Bureau of Plant Industry. Pathologist and physiologist, and chief of bureau, B. T. Galloway: pathologist and physiologist, and acting chief of bureau in absence of chief. Albert F. Woods; editor, J. E. Rockwell ; chief clerk, James E. Jones. The Bureau of Plant Industry studies plant life in all its relations to agriculture. It includes vegetable, patho- logical and physiological investigations ; botanical investi- gations ; farm management ; pomological investigations ; seed and plant introduction and distribution ; the Arlington Experimental Farm : investigations in the agricultural economy of tropical and subtropical plants: drug and poi- sonous plant investigations ; tea-culture investigations ; dry land agriculture and Western agricultural extension ; ex- perimental gardens and grounds, and the seed laboratory. VEGETABLE PATHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS. Albert F. Woods, Pathologist and Physiologist. These investigations have for their objects the study of diseases of agricultural crops and economic plants; nutri- tion of plants; rotation of crops; the general application of the principles of pathology and physiology to agricul- ture; the problems of crop improvement, and the produc- tion of better varieties of agricultural plants and of crops resistant to disease by means of breeding and selection. The work is conducted by the following officers: Erwin F. Smith, pathologist, in charge of Laboratory of Plant Path- ology ; Herbert J. Webber, physiologist, in charge of Lab- oratory of Plant Breeding; Walter T. Swingle, physiolo- gist, in charge of Laboratory of Plant Life History ; New- ton B. Pierce, pathologist, in charge of Pacific Coast Lab- oratory ; Hermann von Schrenk. expert, in charge of Mis- sissippi Valley Laboratory ; Peter H. Rolfs, pathologist, in charge of Subtropical Laboratory ; Merton B. Waite. path- ologist, in charge of investigations of diseases of orchard fruits ; Mark Alfred Carleton, cerealist, in charge of Cereal Laboratory ; C. O. Townsend, pathologist, in charge of sugar-beet investigations ; William A. Orton, pathologist ; W. M. Scott, pathologist ; Joseph S. Chamberlain, physio- logical chemist ; Thomas H. Kearney, physiologist : Cor- nelius L. Shear, pathologist; Flora w. Patterson, mycolo- gist. BOTANICAL INVESTIGATIONS. Frederick V. Coville, Botanist. This office maintains the economic herbarium, including the collections of useful native plants, weeds, cultivated plants and grasses ; investigates the fiber plants of the United States, and is engaged in various other botanical investigations, including the preparation of a manual of the grasses of the United States, a flora of AlaSka, and reports on the native plant resources of the country. The office includes Lyster H. Dewey, botanist, in charge of fiber-plant investigations: A. S. Hitchcock, systematic ai;rostnIogi.st, in charge of botanical studies of grasses; W. F. Wight, botanist, in charge of Economic Herbarium ; W. E. Safford, botanist, engaged in tlie preparation of reports on economic plants. POMOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS. G. B. Brackett, Pomologist. This branch of the bureau collects and distributes in- formation in regard to the fruit interests of the United States; investigates the habits and peculiar qualities of fruits; their adaptability to various soils and climates and conditions of culture. It studies the methods of harvest- ing, handling and storing fruits with a view to improving our own markets and extending them into foreign coun- tries. It includes : William A. Taylor, pomologist, in charge of field investigations ; G. Harold Powell, pomolo- gist. in charge of fruit transportation and storage inves- tigations; H. P. Gould, assistant pomologist. in charge of fruit district investigations; George C. Husmann, pomolo- gist, in charge of viticultural investigations. SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION AND DISTRIBU- TION. A. J. Pieters. Botanist. This office is charged with the purchase and distribution of valuable seeds and plants, including those allotted by law to Senators. Representatives and Delegates in Con- gress ; also those secured for experimental work conducted in co-operation with the agricultural experiment stations and private experimenters in various parts of the country. The officers are : A. J. Pieters, botanist, in charge ; W. W. Tracy, Sr., superintentdent of testing gardens; David Fair- child, agricultural explorer; P. H. Dorsett, pathologist in charge of plant introduction garden ; C. V. Piper, agros- tologist; J. M. Westgate, assistant agrostologist ; O. W. Barrett, plant introducer; J. E. W. Tracv. assistant super- intendent of testing gardens; George W. Oliver, expert plant propagator. ARLINGTON EXPERIMENTAL FARM. L. C. Corbett. Horticulturist. The Arlington Farm, of which L. C. Corbett, horticul- turist, is in charge, is the field laboratory at Washington for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Each office of the bureau carrying on field investigations from the city labo- ratories maintains experiment plats at the farm. At present the lines of work include truck-work investiga- tions, nursery experiments, forage-plant experiments, path- ological and physiological investigations, and cultural and variety tests with fruit. INVESTIGATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL ECONO- MY OF TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL PLANTS. O. F. Cook, Bionomist. These investigations are a continuation of the studies in tropical agriculture, but the scope of the work has been enlarged so as to provide for a bionomic treatment of the numerous temperate and subtropical crop plants which were originally natives of tropical countries, such as Indian corn, cotton, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, etc. Experiments are being conducted with weevil-resistant Central American varieties of cotton, and with varieties of corn adapted to special conditions of growth, as in the humid tropics or in arid regions. Coffee, rubber and cacao are the tropical products receiving principal attention. Assisting in this work are: G. N. Collins, assistant botanist; F. L. Lewton, scientific assistant ; H. Pittier and John H. Kinsler, special agents. EXPERIMENTAL GARDENS AND GROUNDS. E. M. Byrnes, Superintendent. This branch, under E. M. Byrnes, superintendent, is charged with the care and ornamentation of the parks surrounding the department buildings ; with the duties connected with the conservatories and gardens; and with the testing and propagation of economic plants. It carries on investigations for the purpose of determining the best methods of improving the culture of plants under glass, and other lines of investigations connected with intensive horticulture. SEED LABORATORY. Edgar Brown. Botanist. The object of the work of the Seed Laboratory is to im- prove the quality of agricultural seeds. Samples submitted by farmers and others are tested for mechanical purity and germination. Public announcements are made of prev- alent adulterations and general conditions of poor quality existing in the seed trade. The proper conditions for storage under varying climatic conditions are being worked out. The deterioration of grain in transit is being studied with a view to improving the present conditions. In co- operation with other offices of the Bureau, clover and al- falfa seed is being produced which is adapted to particular localities. PLANT ANALYSIS LABORATORY. C. C. Moore, Chief. On July 1, 1904, this laboratory was established and charged with the investigation of the composition of fer- tilizers, in which work the laboratory will co-operate with the referees of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, studying methods of analysis of fertilizers and fertilizing substances. Miscellaneous examinations of fer- tilizers are not made. The laboratory is also to investi- gate the constitution of plants and is authorized to col- laborate with the Bureau of Plant Industry in the chemical investigation of problems in which the Bureau of Chem- istry and the Bureau of Plant Industry are mutually in- terested. BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY. Entomologist and chief, L. O. Howard ; The Bureau of Entomology obtains and disseminates information regarding injurious insects affecting field crops, fruits, small fruits and truck crops, forests and forest products, and stored products; studies insects in relation to diseases of man and other animals, and as ani- mal parasites ; experiments with the introduction of bene- ficial insects, and with the fungous and other diseases of insects, and conducts experiments and tests with insecti- cides and insecticide machinery. It is further charged with the investigations in apiculture and sericulture. The information gained is disseminated in the form of bulle- tins and circulars. Much museum work is done in con- nection with the department of insects of the National Museum, and insects are identified for experiment sta- tions and other public institutions and private individuals. The work of this bureau is organized under sections, among which are : FRUIT INSECT INVESTIGATIONS. A. L. Quantance, in charge of deciduous fruits; C. L. Marlatt, in charge of tropical fruits. This field of inquiry includes the study of insect enemies of orchard fruits, and is also divided into subsections: (a) Investigations of the insect enemies of deciduous fruits, such as the pear, peach, plum and apple, as illustrated by work recently completed on the codling moth ; (b) Work on the insect enemies of orange and other citrus fruits, olive, fig and other subtropical fruits. TRUCK CROP AND SMALL FRUIT INSECT INVES- TIGATIONS. F, H. Chittenden, in charge. This field of investigation relates particularly to the insects affecting garden vegetables and small fruits, and is facilitated by the maintenance of a small plant in tlie department grounds for the experimental study of the insects affecting such crops. The enormous increase in truck farming and in the growth of small fruits in this country leads to constant demands for special information covering this field. INSECTICIDE AND INSECTICIDE MACHINERY INVESTIGATIONS. C. L. Marlatt, in charge. This sectiBn covers the entire field of practical experi- mentation with insecticides and insecticide machinery. A chemist working in co-operation with this bureau is de- tailed by the Bureau of Chemistry to take charge of the analyses and tests of new insecticides. Field operations and experiments are conducted on growing trees artd vege- tables. The enormous increase in the employment of mineral oils as a means of destroying insects has led to a special investigation of this subject now in progress. INVESTIGATIONS OF INSECTS AFFECTING SHADE TREES AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS. (Under the immediate direction of the Entomologist, assisted by F. H. Chittenden.) This constitutes a section separate from the investiga- tions on the insect enemies of forests, and although some of the insects are identical the problem of how to deal with them is in most cases quite distinct. It includes the economic treatment of borers, tree defoliators, scales and aphides, as well as other insects that affect trees In public parks and in the streets of large cities. A number of insects of this class, importations from Europe, such as the leopard moth, gypsy moth, brown-tail moth and im- ported willow curcuiio. are demanding more attention year by year. This section includes also investigation of insects affecting greenhouse and garden ornamental plants and trees. INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN BENEFICIAL INSECTS. (Under the immediate direction of the Entomologist.) Results of extraordinary value in the control of certain imported insect pests have been secured by the introduc- tion of their natural enemies, and two or three notable successes have resulted in the annual saving of more than the cost of the Bureau of Entomology since its origin as a division. The introduction of enemies of the boll weevil and of the gypsy and brown-tail moths comes in this field. When such work is carried out by expert entomolo- gists there need be no risk of introducing injurious forms, but if attempted by private individuals there is danger of the introduction of harmful species. How to Elevate the Gardener. {Ii''a"-'JSO miirket which was the shortest in the Tountry, everyone seems unusually well ""'he^plant business was most satis- factory and resembled that of Easter in auantity Poinsettias in pans rang- ng^from 11.00 to J5.U0 each soW well. Gloire de Lorraine begonias outnum- bered any other kind of plant sold, but the writer believes that .ts popular^ itv is not so great as formerly, i- ana 3-inch pots ot well grown plants in neat pot covers were easily disposed Sf In several instances customers ho'ueht them by the dozen. Cyclamens d°d not sell so well as in former years. Berried plants and ferns were conspic- uous in the Christmas orders. The store men were well supplied with baskets, fern dishes and hampers of plants, ranging Irom $3 to »/»• J;!" account of the heavy supply of Plants fhe? were not lavishly decorated with ■■ bboi^ and accessories. The sale was aston"shfng and tew were left by Mon- '"'a new"'artiole, not a distinct novelty perhaps, but something old presented fn a new manner by Bertermann Bros Company were small imported Christ- mas trees 12 to 24 inches in height, ^itnted fn square moss and berry cov- ered boxes. These took readily with ceoDle living in small apartments ^vhJ^e space Is »™"«d., ^"■ F^^'j'JIiu'^'^" "^".'^ ''^"- 3"<' at good prices. Especially popular this season were poln- 7^1^' V""^ ^°''^ °" =1 basis of aboSt 1 5c. per flower, for the best. Some little fo"ur .m.'n '^r '" *'"?• ^"1 sometimes at Sl^n 11 ?^'"'^ £" 't.'^'"' ■»'«"« quickly at $1 to $1.60 each. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall were nevCT %^J)i „o? ^^^ P'?,"i= °f a" kinds had a good call, as did geraniums, primu- las and bulbous stock. Baby Rkmbler rose sold in large quantities. PapSbeUs out of nifnri:^?' "^•k"'^ ''°"°'" is knocked out of the prices. The street peddler start- ed the run on them, which ended Satur- day night in 50c. bells going at 10c or we7e%oTd ^Sr^rr,. ButVeit quantities mfs"co°mes"agam!' "' ^^ '"'"'^ ^p'^*'^"'- The Flori3tg^ Exchange 17 A visit among local florLsts and flower .^torns reveals nothing but extreme saTis- • tr.L°",i,°'"''" *'''= outcome of the holid.ay nf ?,.,"'"' ^'""^r- . That it was far ahead of last season's In volume and prices is universally conceded, about the only drlw! back to be mentioned being that in manv cases the quality of the stock shpp™d"n was not what was desired. However bL fore business closed up for Christmas . night there was such a skirmishing afound 'o^f'it o'-ders filled that almost anvthmg ^r o„^m"' ^''''" 1*."°' ^"=' of the varle"f or quality expected. Early In the week It was seen that American Bcauty%^uM One'"ofThl "f"^.""^ ^"'i bound to soar ^Jl hi 'tl*' leading local houses tele- graphed all over to reinforce their stock agamst the shortage feared. After being repeatedly turned down, they finally se^ nn^R "^ /''"■ ''"PP'y '" Pittsburg Pricis nor I^"^^ """^ ordinarily from $3 to $10 ^l\dtZ7'JI ^Z ^'^""^^ ""' one retailer said that she sold none for less than 1!1S w'Jille'-th^'''"" '°* °' them at thlrflgSre! while the manager of a High street store .goes her two points better and clllms thi! they sold quite a tew at $20 and manv more at $15 and $18. Other vS?ieti™s of roses especially those shipped.^ere re- ported as not being up to the standard They .sold for $1.50 to $3 per dozen some ratlier small, poor ones bringing $2'50 fhJfl parnation, that staple resource of wen? off '■^h'"'^""' H'^ h™ 'his time. Thev went oft about as fast as they could be hSi °"';. f^™ 'he rush came, and at highly satisfactory prices, viz. : $1 to $1 50 per dozen, though one dealer gave $2 as n he I,"*? r''^'"-- "^he white varieties seem to be gaming in popularity and are al most compelling the red ones to take sic ond pace. Bulbous stock came In a good third m order of popularity, the prevailing prices being 75c. per dozen for RomSn hyacinths, and $1 for n.nreis.sus "'""^" XVhilo no especially n.-w features devel- oped in the trade, an increased demand was noticed for fancy baskets of cut flow- ers, g BAY CITY. MICH— With the weath- er conditions as bad as thev no=isihIv could be, from the grower'.? s^anSpoint Christmas trade of 1905 far^ex?elTed that of previous year.s in the volume Pn.h ?""--»tiors were in short supp^^ Enchantres easily led in point of qual- /^ "S'^ brought the best prices. A - though with a few exceptions fancy prices were not in evirlence. vet everv- thing in out flowers sold at satisf.ie- tory figures, the best stock being taken first. Carnations, roses, and violets seemed to be in the public mind in the order nanied: and when they were no Wh^f; °btainable, hyacinths, Pape? White narcissus, stevia, etc.. went Good moderate-priced showy plants sold well, the old Boston fern still leading In popularity. Saturday noon thi weather suddenly turned cold, makini delivery tedious and expensive Green! of all kinds sold well, especially holly. The lessons learned are that the public are willing to pay top-notch prices for top-notch goods. JOHN IR'VINE & SONS. PROVIDENCE, R. I._We had beauti- ful weather for Christmas : clear skies, brisk, westerly winds, a moderately cold temperature and the genial warmth from the sun all combining toward constituting a perfect day. The flower-buving inspira- tion was everywhere conspicuous, and the results of the Christmas trade are cer- tainly very gratifying, fulfilling the ex- pectations of everyone, and being the greatest holiday trade ever enjoyed by lo- cal stores. There was an enormous de- mand for blooming and foliage plants; cyclamens sold well, at from 50c. to $1.50 per pot; the red varieties bringing nearly twice the price of the lighter colored sorts. Azaleas sold well also, prices ranging at from $1.50 to $5 each. The seasonable color of poinsettlas made them exceed- ingly popular, and as the week advanced and a shortage became apparent, the prices advanced to almost a prohibitive point. One retailer was heard to remark that had anyone possessed the forethought and abilitv to change the color of the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine to the color of the poinsettia. a fortune was assured. Fortunately, however, such proceedings were unnecessary to warrant the sale of this popular hegonia. for in point of sales It attained first rank, the Immense clus- ters of bloom selling the plants at sight. Prices ranged at from $1 to $3 each, and we are told of frequent sales of plats, plants in fancy hampers, and baskets commanding $5 to $10 each. Next In favor among begonias was Turnford Hall, which sold quite well at from $1 to $2. Primroses were In good demand, as were hyacinths In pans. Boston, Plersoni and Scottll ferns meet with ready sales at all times: holidays seemingly having but lit- tle influence toward Increasing sales ; an unusual quantity of 5-ineh stoek In fancy containers went quickly, however. A search for novelties revealed but little in the line of anything new, about the only things being mixed pans of Dracaena San- derlana with begonias and ferns, the dra- ca;na forming the center. Baskets and hampers tied with appropriately colored ribbons met with exceptional favor and sold well at from $3 to $10. the prices be- ing more in accordance with the taste in which thev were decorated than of a va- riation of qualities. Baskets filled with poinsettlas (small plants) and asparagus sold at sight. Holders with a covering of birch bark, filled with adiantum, were also very attractive and sold readily. Sales of Christmas bells were unusually large, the paper ones being leaders In this respect. Among the many contrivances and holders to enhance the sales of Gloire de Lorraine begonias were handle baskets In pink and green, tied with gilt ribbon cords : also coverings of Porto RIcan mat- ting, for pots containing plants in 2 or 3- inch pots and upwards to the larger sizes containing the more fully developed speci- mens. There was but a slight call for berried plants: the demand for stock of this na- ture having been replaced by flowering plants. Ferns, especially adiantum. for dishes were in great favor. In comparison with the demand, there was a scarcity of all kinds of cut flowers : the fact that these were very high as compared with previous years, probably accounts for the sales showing the In- crease apparent in potted plants. Good roses were none too abundant ; possibly owing to the fact that the wholesale quo- tations of this market were much lower than those prevailing In neighboring cities. American Beauty brought from $6 to $12 per dozen: Bride. Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Liberty and Meteor, $1.50 to $6 per dozen; Mme. Abel Chatenav, $3 to $6 per dozen ; Richmond and Kiilarney, $4 to $8 per dozen. We are told of a few sales of American Beauty, 36-inch stock, at $15 per dozen, but these sales were not frequent. As Is usual, carnations were first In fa- vor among cut flowers, prices being more in harmony with the amount to be ex- pended by the majority of flower pur- chasers; 50c. to $1 per dozen was the average price at retail. Some were sold even lower, and a few fancies, such as Enchantress. Mrs. M. A. Patten, Prosper- itv. Red Lawson, Harry Fenn, Bstelle and Mrs. Lawson brought from $1 to $2 per dozen. At wholesale, prices for common .«tock were quoted at from $2 to $4 per 100; fancies at from $4 to $6. Reports of fancy stock wholesaling at from $8 to ■?l2 per 100 are heard from other mar- kets, but no such prices are here realized to gladden the hearts of growers. Last year the demand called for scarlet and crimson varieties; this year. Enchantress and Harry Penn seemingly were leaders. Violets proved one of the best selling flow- rrs in the market. At retail, prices per bunch ranged from 5nc. to $1.50, the term "bunch" being an unknown quantity rang- ing from 10 to 25 of the diminutive blos- soms. At wholesale. 75c. to $1.50 per 100 Lily of the valley. Paper White narcissus callas, lilies and sweet peas moved read- ily. Holly, mistletoe, ground pine, and in fact, everything of an emerald hue whether It was a natural or colored prod- uct, met with ready sales, and contributed toward the proper observance of the fes- tive season. G. S W ALBANY, N, Y.— Christmas trade was exceptionally good, considering the very disagreeable weather, it being cloudy and rainy the greater part of Friday and Saturday. Cut flowers of all kinds were rather scarce. Carna- tions were the most called for, but the supply was limited. Reds were the best sellers, and $1 to $1.50 per dozen was the price asked for them. Roses were more plentiful than any other flowers and least called for. The prevailing prices were $2, $2.50 and $3 a dozen. There was a steady demand for violets but the supply was away short of the demand. Blooming plants, such as ardisias, ot- aheite oranges, poinsettlas, azalias cor- nellias, ericas and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, were the leaders and sold well. Many tastefully-arranged baskets and hampers of growing plants were seen, but there was little demand for these Never before were so manv Christmas trees seen as at this time, hundreds of them being in evidence at grocery and other shops. One particular instance quite amusing was that of a peddler with a well stocked wagon of trees who, on seeing so many, became tired and discouraged, and dumped his entire load in the street. There was a scram- ble for the trees as he drove away. Holly was good and well berried, but there was an oversupply. Many fruit dealers offered it as low as $1.75 a case. Wreaths were peddled on the streets, the price asked being ten to flf- teen cents each. Red Christmas bells were never before so plentiful and cheap. This pleasing novelty has been done to death. Among the local florists many taste- riiiiy arranged windows were noticeable Uanker had a pleasing display, using ^°^1?'^. pomsettias, lilies, ericas and Beginia Gloire de Lorraine to good ef- fect. Eyers' window was very elabor- ately decorated with poinsettlas and red ribbons: ericas, trimmed with holly rib- bon and small bells; birch bark lanterns, with g ass of various colors, these later being Illuminated with small incandes- cent lights. Whittle Brothers had one window devoted to Simon Mardner and Deutsche Perle azaleas; neat birch bark bells suspended from the ceiling An- other window was devoted entirely to choice cut lily of the valley, carnations and roses, arranged in fancy vases Kings mammoth window was well ar- rangd In pottdd poinsettlas, ardisias ?no„ I i"^*^' ''^"oy hampers, filled with lilac, ericas, pandanas, crotons, etc F. P. H. h,?*^^i"'^^'^?5' . '^^ Y.— Our florists all had a larger Christmas trade than a year ago. some of them saying It was the larg- est and most satisfactory thev ever ex- perienced. The unexpected feature was an uncommonly heavy demand for potted pant.s so much so that some stores were nf"'?^! t,"V,!?''' f'"!. ""' before the close of the holiday trade. The sellers were Jerusalem cherry, peppers, tulips, prlm- rese.q. orange and holly trees, ardisias, be- gonias, azaleas and cyclamen. In cut flowers the call was spirited for violets at |4 a hundred; carnations at $1.25 and $1.50: roses at $4 and $6, with $18 for American Beauty. The scarcity of fine rosns was felt In some quarters, and it J^f.^;?'™"/'"- t° "" ordfn for the finest quality of pink or any other colored rose, the sale of holly was wav ahead of that of any previous year, especially wreaths, that were wanted by stores and hotels tor extensive trimmings in such large quan- tities as to surprise those who had pre- pared for a good demand. The nearest thing to any innovation was hampers of potted plants of different varieties In va- riegated colors, the plain white, basket construction, hampers being shaped for window display. These sold at $5, $10 and as high as $15 for the largest and handsomest. Then the chimes of bells, a string of three or four Immortelles In graduated sizes, fastened with holly, at $1 and up, proved to be very popular. Cloth and paper bells at moderate prices sold very extensively, and some of the florists did not have left a single one of the immortelle bells at $1, C. P. W. ELMIRA, N. Y.— Christmas trade so far as I can learn was ahead of last sea- son s, the demand during the whole week being brisk, with good prices ruling. The supply of carnations was far short of the call. The cloudy weather of the last few weeks shortened the cut considerably Roses were fairly plentiful, of good quali- ty, and were cleaned up almost as soon as cut. Prices ranged from $4 to $10 per 100 for teas, and $4 to $12 per dozen for American Beauty. There was a good supply of fine violets, which sold readily at $1.50 per 100. Lily of the vallev and greens were plentiful and sold well'. The trade In potted plants was good, azaleas being particularly fine, commanding a good market. The United States Cut Flow- er Company give a very favorable report of the trade done. NEMO. DUBUQUE, lA. — Trade Christmas week best in our 3.? years here; plants cut flowers was (at reasonable prices)! and decorative material all sold well Prices were about the same as In the past two years. Red roses and red car- nations were in shart supply; In other colors enough to meet the demand. W. A. HARKETT. NEW LONDON, CONN.— Champion & Co. -say the Christmas trade was the largest ever known. As always, what was scarcest was the most In demand, notably red carnations and roses. The supply of the latter was good, excepting long-stemmed American Beauty; the wholesale price of these was almost pro- hibitory. Other roses were in quantity, but only of fair quality, retail prices rang- ing from $2 to $3 per dozen. An unusual occurrence was the plentiful supply of poinsettlas— rather more than the demand warranted. Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths were plentiful and cheap. Violets, very fine home grown stock, were in brisk demand, and well worth the prices charged. Holly and green materials sold remarkably well considering that every corner in the prin- cipal streets was filled with peddlers han- dling these goods. Regarding carnations, they were scarce, high priced and very poor. If some of the carnation experts would devote their energies to the pro- duction of a good carnation that would keep awake at least two days, it would be a boon to the retailer, as the present situation gives all the advantage to the grower. He demands from 8 to 16 cents each for large, fancy flowers; they are bought and sold as such, with not enough profit to pay for boxes, delivery and changing. Next day the telephone an- nounces: "My carnations went to sleep before night"; or "Those carnations you sent yesterday withered In a few hours " wby Is It? 'When carnations were cheap and medium-sized, they would keep from four days to a week; now, after a series of nursing, forcing, diplomas and a mul- titude of varieties, they will hardly keep twenty-four hours, disgusting the pur- chaser and entailing loss and annoyance to the retailer? NEW LONDON, CONN.— Edward A Smith reports Christmas weather here as very mild, with no snow upon the ground 1 rade in plants and flowers showed a big increase over that of any previous year In cut flowers carnations led as usual' the quality of the best we have ever grown and sold, going mostly at $1 per dozen, some at 75c. Even then It was utterly Impossible to meet the heavy de- "'^J'^i„ ^°^''^ '''so had a good call at $1.75 and $3.50 a dozen. Violets, sweet peas and mignonette sold out clean. In plants' fi'^'^^'^'S!." '^^^ ^'""""^ de Lorraine begonia il„;t Primulas, pans of Roman hyacinths, Boston ferns and araucarias went well. POUGHKEBPSIE, N. Y.— Wm. G Salt- ford reports as follows: Christmas this year was the heaviest in the amount of business done that we have ever experi- enced. With the exception of Thursday tlie weather was Ideal, we having no trou- ble this year delivering. In cut flowers carnations were very scarce and hio-h • we also had some difficulty in getting enough good roses. Among the best sell- ing things were a number of odd Jap- anese handle dishes filled with growing lily of the valley and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. They sold on sight. Another novelty was some fine bushv pKants of bougalnvillea In full bloom. Azaleas and in fact, any plant that had a bloom found a purchaser. BROCKTON, MASS, — The leading florists here report sales 20 per cent larger than last Christmas. In flower- ing plants the favorites were azaleas, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, primulas pomsettias. and cyclamen. Ardisia crenulata sold well, but there was not a great demand for celestial peppers or solanums. In cut flowers the call was for carnations, roses, violets and chrysanthemums. There was a scarcity of red carnations, all growers in this vicinity having a smaller cut than usu- a' ■ H. C. ZANESVILLB, O.— John D. Imlay says: Holiday trade was much better than last year's, more cut flowers being sold, particularly carnations, narcissus and Roman hyacinths. Roses were scarce and high ; about the same number as last b1?J^ , ^^S'^.'^ J'^;' better. In plants. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was the lead- er in sizes going at 50c. to $1.50 each Jerusalem cherries came next, then prim- roses palms and ferns. The commission men fliled up the town early in the month with holly and green, but this did not seem to hurt the florist trade, as we all sold much more than last year. SAVANNAH, GA. — Christmas trade was a record breaker, writes A. C Oel- schlg & Son. Every plant with a flow- er on It sold at good prices. More deco- rative stock, such as palms, ferns etc was disposed of than ever before Cut flowers did not reach around to satisfy every one. Continuous cloudy weather for three weeks before Christmas kept the flowers back. Roman hyacinths and lily of the valley were little called for except m pots and pans. BURLINGTON, VT.— Cyrus E. Gove writes: Everything was cleaned up and quite a good deal more could have been sold in cut flowers, especially in red Bet- ter prices than ever before were obtained yet the demand was greater. My own sales were 36 per cent, better than last year s. 18 The Florists' Bxchansre REVIEW OF THE MARKET ,^ NKW YORK.— New Tear's business was very disappointing. The wholesale .tores kept open until nearly midnlgh on Sunday, but most of the big retail stores closed early in the evening^ Stock of all kinds was plentiful and prices asked were about half of those ruling during the Christmas rush. When the dealers closed up on Monday afternoon, they did so with plenty of stock on hand, and it was conceded all around that New Year's trade had not been any better than is experienced on "V".iness-'sl^nce" Mo'nday has not been ,-„rv- brisk There seems to be plenty ;rstock o'^f all kinds coming in. Roses and carnations particularly are m hSavv uant ties. American Beauty are now-':sening at $.50 (or the top grades rane-ine from th s down to ii tor tne shOTtes^ ones. Bride and Bridesmaid aVrselling at from %U> for specials down to $f for No. 2 and they are not clearinfr out so well as the dealers woSld like Carnations are quite pl"entU-ul silling out at P"««^ ranging from $2 tor the ordinary stock up to $10 per 100 for the fancy grades. Lily of the vallev is not moving very fast, neithir are lilies. Paper White narcis- sus and Roman hyacinths. We noficed in John I. Raynor's this week, tulips in both red and yellow colors; also the first lilac 2,' 'he s/% son and yellow narcissus. Tlie lilac s bringing $\.M per bunch and the yel- low narcissus $4 per hundred. Violets are plentiful, and are selling anywheTe from SOc to $1.25 per hundred. Take St all in all, the market is rather quiet hut a better business is looked foi in tne near future. CHICAGO. — Last week was one of worry and turmoil for the wholesale dispensers of roses in this market, as the difficulties attendant upon the Christmas shortage were in evidence, thoufh perhaps in a less aggravated form right up to New Year's and it was found impossible to fill all orders satisfactorily through the week. Prices generally have ranged about in accord with the prices advertised for Christ- mas. The carnation market has, on tne whole, been in a very healthy condi- tion, cleaning up every day at good prices, though somewhat lower than a week ago. Four dollars per hundred was obtained throughout the week tor good stock, while better and fancy Irades ranged from $6 to $8 per hun- dred. Much to the surprise pt many dealers, Saturday, two days before New Year's proved to be the quietest day of the week, developing less business than some of the Saturdays of the pre- vious two months, and for the first time in two weeks leaving a goodly supply of carnations on hand and unsold. In fact compared to previous conditions, it was of almost the nature of a slump. In other lines, the aftermath through- out the week found a favorable mar- ket as a rule. Cut poinsettias were still heavy at prices asked; Harrisil lilies, short, at $3 per dozen. Callas sold well at $2 per dozen, with the sup- ply equal to the demand. Lily of the valley sold better than in the previous week, at $4 per hundred. Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths were in e-ood demand at $3 and $4 ner hun- dred Stevia sold well at $1.50 per hundred. Orchids, especially cattleyas, have en.1oyed an unprecedented sale at prices ranging from $8 to $12 per dozen. Asparagus bunches and strings have moved freely; as has box green, though there has been an appreciable falling off in the call for galax. Vio- lets have moved freely at from $1 to $1.50 per hundred, though the supply has been at times short and at other times in excess of the demand. The single flowers of local production, witli their delightful fragrance, seem to be growing in favor over the imported double flowers, from .which the odor has apparently departed. The early part of the present week found the market in a most unsettled condition, and the best posted authori- ties, under ordinary circumstances, were most reluctant to make a Tironhecy as to prices even twenty-four hours in advance on roses and carna- tions, although there seemed to exist a premonition that roses would drop somewhat in price and become more settled, and that carnations would be- come permanent .'it figures a little hlerher th;in were realized on E?unday and Mond.'iy. But really all that could be said positively was that it was a question of supply and demand. W. K. W. BOSTON. — Trade has been very satis- factory the past week. Christmas cleaned up everything, and there has been a steady demand ever since, and while the high prices of Christmas have not been maintained, values have been very satisfactorv. Roses have sold better than at any time before this season. During some of the Fall weeks roses were a drug, and did not fetch nearly the prices that carnations did. They have now for the past two weeks been in good demand, and, in fact, it might be said of some kinds that they are rather scarce. American Beauty have been much called for, so much so that exceptionally high prices have prevailed- $S and $9 per dozen has been the figure for the best grades. Bride and Bridesmaid have sold well at $2 and $3 per dozen for the best grades: Killarney, Wellesley, Mjme. Abel Chatenay. Liberty, and Richmond have all been equally in demand, although there have only been comparatively few of these varieties for the past week. Carnations also have been selling well, especially colored and fancy sorts of which there seems to be a goodly number on the market at present; $3 to $6 are the prices. 'Violets have not been so much in demand, consequently values have dropped somewhat. Lily of the valley, which was much called for at Christmas, still holds its own. Lilies are not very plentiful; but callas are abundant and sell fairly well. Narcissus and other bulbous stock go slowly. Some very fine mie-nonette is seen and it sells well. Sweet peas have a steady call for a limited quantity, consequently there is generally a sur- plus. Adiantum. smilax and aspara- gus remain without material change. J. W. D. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — With the exception of lots of funeral work, business has been very quiet after the holidays; but this is generally the case at this time of the year. Taking every- thing into consideration, everyone seems perfectly satisfied with trade at Christmas. Only a few plants remain. Plants sold very well here this year. A great many bells were disposed of by the storemen uptown. Carnations are now bringing 75c. per dozen; roses from $1.50 to $2; violets. $1.50 per hundred. The single violet, Princess of Wales, is a great favorite in this section. E. C. Brownell's pl.ace is torn down, and nearly all the material sold. R. H. Woodhouse has his chrysanthe- mum house filled with geraniums in 2 14 -inch pots. Mr. Woodhouse raises something like 15.000 of these plants for Spring, besides lots of other bed- ding plants. Peckham has a nice assortment of palms, ferns and other foliage plants at his conservatory, he had a verv at- tractive window display at Christmas. We wish all our brother florists a Happy and Prosperous New Y'ear, and lots of business to The Florists' Ex- change. HORTICO. CINCINNATI, O. — Stock has been scarce, and prices have held well up to Christmas figures. New Year's will find a short crop of flowers all over the country, but the demand is usually not so large, and orders are more easily filled; prices will be about the same as at Christmas. The Cincinnati public ofl^cials will take office January 1, and, contrary to the Washington practice, flowers will be allowed. Nearly all appointments have been made, with the exception of park superintendent. This is still hanging fire, which is a good omen for the present incumbent, B. P. Critch- el. and we all hope that for the good of Cincinnati parks. Mr. Critchell will be retained. B. G. GILLETT. ST. LOUIS. — Business since Christ- mas has been very satisfactory; con- siderable funeral work was made up among the downtown florists; from the West End good reports come in that trade has kept up all of the past week To-day, the first day of the new year the flower trade is only of an ordi- nary nature, with a fair supply of stock at the commission houses, and prices almost as high as at Christmas The growers have little to complain of as the weather has been fine all week. More plants were sold during the past holidays than ever before and at present they are scarce. American Beauty roses are very scarce now, though plenty of short- stemmed flowers are in the market; ..,, P,?"" dozen for long stemmed is still the price, and Gc. to Sc. for shorts, other roses are not ovcrplentiful; 15c IS top price for fancv Richmond, Bride and Bridesmaid; $8 to $10 for second choice and $5 and %r, tor others Vio- lets were dragging the p.ast week, go- ing down to 60c. to 75c. per 100 for r-ol f? • *"'' ^"f- fo"" second choice. Carnations are selling well, to-day they are bringing Christmas prices; $S for fancies. $5 and $6 for next choice, with common at $4 per 100. The quality is verv fine and the supply large; but flip demand cleans them up early each morning. Lily of the valley is moving in "rood shape, as are Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus; this stock is plentiful for the demand. Lilies are scarce. Asparagus, adiantum and smi- lax are in plenty, with a good demand. ST. PATRICK. WASHINGTON, D. C. — New Year's trade was above the average this year. It was thought that the large Christ- mas trade would have exhausted the demand, but such was not the case. The fiorists are well satisfied with the season so far, which promises to be a lively one. There was a good supply of both cut flowers and plants; the lat- ter were not much in demand. .Ameri- can Beautv roses, prime stock, brought from $15 to $20; medium, $6 to $10; Bride, Bridesmaid. Meteor, Souvenir du President Carnot. Ivory, Golden Gate, and Mme. Abel Chatenay. $3 to $4 per dozen. Carnations such as Mrs. M. A. Patten. Flamingo. Cardinal, Enchant- ress, and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson brought from $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen; the com- moner varieties. 75c to $1.25 per dozen. There was a good supply of violets, both homegrown and shipped; New York stock sold at $1.25 to $1.50 per bunch ot 100. with homegrown at 75e. to $1 per bunch of 100. Lily of the valley is in demand at 75c to $1.25 per dozen. Lilium Harrisil brought $3 to $4 per dozen; Roman hyacinths, 35c to 50c per dozen; narcissus, 50c to 75c per dozen. Adiantum fronds realized $1.50 to $2.50 per 100. Asparagus sprays $2.50 to $4 per 100. M. C. Chicago. News Notes. On Sunday. December 31, the Chicago Tribune gave an exhaustive statement of the advance made in manufactures and other mercantile interests in this city within the past year, referring to the cut flower busi- ness as follows: "Chicago is the great- est center for the distribution of cut flowers in the country and the business transacted here the last season has been the largest in the history of the trade. Previous to 1905 the largest year's business ever transacted was in 1903. when total sales ran up to over $1,800,000. Last year there was a slight falling off, but the increase this season more than made up for the pre- vious year's loss and will be slightly in excess of 1903. Prices Irave ruled steadier and a trifle higher this year. The demand has been from all parts of the territory supplied from this city from Pittsburg on the east to Denver on the west, and as far south as New Orleans. As a consequence of the demand this season there has been a considerable increase in the green- house area in Chicago and vicinity. Wholesale fiorists estimate the in- crease in their trade this year at about 20 per cent." One million, eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the amount credited to cut flowers for 1905 in the Tri- bune's trade list, is a large business, but dealers were very reticent when asked to confirm these figures. Five concerns whose products pass throug;!! this market possess over 4.000.000, square feet of glass, and without avail- able statistics it would seem that 1 0.- 000.000. square feet of glass would be a low estimate of the total area from which goods are shipped here, but even on that basis glass in this section is credited with an earning capacity of less than IS c. a sciuare foot per annum, making allowance for out of door products. And. again, would that amount of money, large though it be, pay the running expenses of these hundreds of establishments, rent of stores, clerk hire, and leave a fair per centage of interest on in- vested capital? It seems that there must be a discrepancy somewhere. At Peter Reinberg's salesrooms is reported for December the largest business of any month in the experi- ence of the house, not excepting the December of three years ago. which had held the record until now. At present this establishment is offering a large quantity of medium and short American Beauty and an especially choice cut of Liberty and Richmond roses. Numerous mechanics are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the details of the space arrange- ments of A. L. Randall & Company's commodious quarters on the same floor as their cut flower department, to be occupied by them for the handling of the florists' supplies, a complete line of which is now arriving. Every- thing pertaining to the wants of the retailer will be carried in stock, in- cluding all the up-to-date novelties as well as the established and familiar necessities. L. J. Stuppy, head of the Stuppy Floral Company, of St. Joseph, Mo., was in Chicago the first of the week procuring materials for an extensive addition to the producing facilities of the concern's establishment, it being the intention to erect tour or five houses, each 27 by 200 feet, making tlieir total glass area in excess of 100,000 square feet. One of the pleasant occasions of holiday week was the presentation on Thur.sday, December 28, to C A. Alias, bookkeeper for Wietor Brothers, of a son and heir. The Flower Growers' Company held its annual meeting on W^ednesday, It . was announced that merely routine business was expected. C. W. McKellar, who is mailing a specialty ot orchids, states that the recent sales of cattleyas far surpassed anything previously effected in this line in Chicago.. Vaughan & Sperry have had a very successful sale of violets. They report their business for the past three months in excess of the entire year previous to the first of October which date marked the first anniversary of the existing co-partnership. The retail flower business was re- ported excellent by the numerous re- tailers visited on Saturday. Sunday and Monday: in tact the New Tear's trade was fully up to or in excess ot expecta- tions. January 1. in this section, is the scene of much Jollity, feasting and general, jubilation and the customary telicitat'ions among friends are to a large extent accompanied with an appropriate floral offering. Another wholesale house, growers of tea roses and handlers of other lines on commission, is soon to be in the field in this city. The Chicago Rose Company, John P. Degnan, secretary and manager, lias leased tor a term of years the street floor and basement at 56-58 Wabash avenue, commodious quarters for the transaction of this business. Their greenhouses are lo- cated at Libertyville. Joseph Ziska, a well known wire worker, will occupy part of the store for the manufacture of the wire designs, and supplies will be included as a department in the new' store. On W'ednesday evening. Miss Susan B. Sipe of the normal schools. .A'ash- ington. D. C, who has managed the introduction ot a 'system of school gardens and instruction in horticul- ture in the capitol city, delivered a lec- ture on school gardens at Fullerton Hall, Art Institute. On Sunday evening. New Tear's Eve, occurred the death of Mrs. Margaret Strenger, 73 years of age. the re- spected mother ot Henry C. Strenger. one of Chicago's old time retail flor- ists. The deceased slipped on an icy sidewalk a few weeks ago, and has been failing constantly since then. David Gumser, the twenty year old son of Simon Gumser, a florist on McCIure avenue, Elgin, was seriously wounded in tiie throat on Tuesday by the accidental discharge of a revolver which he had been cleaning. The 44-caliber bullet narrowly missed the jugular vein and the surgeons at the hospital consider the chances ot his recovery as slight. WM. K. WOOD. Indianapolis. News Items. New Tear's business has been in proportion to that of Christmas. The demand was so heavy that many were caught napping, and there was wild scrambling tor stock at the last mo- ment. Violets, orchids and lily of the valley were completely sold out. Decorations for social functions are noticeable by their absence these days, but the regular, more acceptable counter trade equalizes things. Anthony W^iegand is preparing for a trip to Japan. Thomas Kneip, with Bertermann Brothers Company during the holidays, is to take a position with a prominent Chicago firm in the near future. The sale ot Richard Witterstaetter's carnation Aristocrat has caused much comment here. The local growers speak highly ot It, and congratulate both Messrs. Hartshorne and Wltter- staetter. I. B. January 0, 1906 The Plorists' ^xcHeing^e J9 GLASSiriEO ADVERTISEMENTS OABH WITH OBDEH. The columns ander this heading are reserrcd for advertisements of Stock tor Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land. Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Ri-nt. Our charge Is 10 cU. per line (7 word! to tbe line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these columns. 10 cents per Une; count 12 Uncs agate to the Inch. [If repUea to Help Wanted. Situations Want- ed or other advertisements are to be addressed care of thta office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] . „ , „ Copy muat reach New York office B p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. ^^STOCK^OR^ALE please Estate of Louis Slebrecht. Floral Park. S,rir-W.V'lla?^haU V^^^^rW^^S^^ St.. New York rity. F(1K S.^.LE— Tlu-ee Thousand Fhinceo I'm-iiiition cuttiues in two and nuarter nu-li i».t-. I'lttJ dollars per thousand. ,\ildri-ss, .lohn I.. n>- land. IK- Hav.-n. I'a. (iL\IlII>Ll"S Bi-i-oi-lile.vi-usis. *12.liU por l.""". AnUis tuberose lii-st-olass bulbs at ».j.<)ii per l.ncH). Checks pa.vable to the estate. Cash with orders please. Estate of Louis hiebrecht. Floral I'ark. X. V. . FLORIDA dry palm leaves. Export quantities to Europe. Peter Mack, Box 172. Orlando. Fla. ROSES. Baby Rambler. B. P.. H. T.. T.. B • C'.. etc. Leedle Co.. expert growers. Springfield. Ohio. Srui'LCS stocks, good mixed variety. 4 Inch pots JS to 10 flowers, shoots all in bud. .«5 per hundred. Cash with order. Address. B. Mark.-I. Carlstailt. N. J. WE make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln University. Chester Co.. Pa. Full S^l.I-: — For Immediate shipment, ."iim S. \ NutI 1,'rraTiiums. :l-iiieh pots. .S.'S-Oii per hilndreil, biu- stock. C*)leus. 2 1-4-iiicb pots, .'82 (HI per honilied. Queen_ Victoria. Mrs. Haves Lord Palmerston. Buflerfly. Seyholdia. JIrs Hunt. Address. J, W. Brandt. Upper Falls, Md. WANTED. At once, irrici-s fur casl either part or whole of toll.. win;:: I,"..i"«i 1 ^iraiiium cuttings. -. niKl i;eraiiioiiis 2 I-2-iin-b |>"ls. iiinst be first- i-iuss sloi-k and c 1 varieties, slilppiiig point to be within -■.no miles of I'ltlsburg. Pa.; 1,50(1 Roses Hvbrid Perpetual two-year old, 2,0iin Roses Hybrid Teas one and two-year old. Must be dormant and Northern field grown ftii own rnnis; iio SNiiUierii or Ib.lhind stock, Aiblress. Xiihnlas ,1. Ijil.salil. W Iville, Pa, Fill! SAI.K- 2.".. small Ibir^e l;:Mlisb roots, o,-.e a loo er. i^'.'.MU per l.iHtu. Cash lilease, .\ddress, S, J, McMiehael, 142 Laikins St.. Fiiidlay. Ohio. SITUATIONS ^^^mNTED^ SITUATION as foreman in nursery for growlnp of hardy oniumentals; life experience, best reference. M.. care Florists' Exchange. SITIATION wanted li.v strony; yimnf; niiin (2n) with some experience In ^reenhoiiso Jiml store; willing and obliging. State wages. Ad- dress. C. E., care Fhirists' Rxchan gt\ WANTED — Position .Tan. 1. as working fore- mo n on !i retail iilaio; Eastern State pre- ferred; well np in general line stock fur n-- tail trade; experienced. 20 years in the busi- ness; German, single man. Please state parti- culars and wages in first letter. Address A. C. c-!ire Flori^^ts" Exchange. SITlATKiN WAN Ti;ii -Sitnulion wantid iinth( inns 1.^. rinral ir rosebouses. Must lir a single man. and have experience. Apply with refei-encf to W. I'lumb. liedford. \, V. WANTED — Ymmg man exph-riviircd in gen- (■r;il nursery work. iiutting. tilling orders and packing. Statu I'nilfst p;ir(i<-ulars regard- ing experience, age. natiuualil v. and wages ex- pi cteds, care Florists' Excbantic. WANTED— Briglit a.-tive yuung man tu as sist in rose bouses; one with some green- house experience preferred. Must be well rec- ommended. Address. W. B.. care Florists' Ex- change^ ROSE GROWER. A lirst-class rus.- gruv\,T w;intfi! Dn not an- swer iiidess yuu are 'lf'. temperate, and can furnish the best of reference. After pre- liminary correspondence. I will pav expenses fur a iicrsun,il interview. Adfbess \ i <-are Florists- KxrliaiiL'.' •^ Sl'IIA'l ION WANTi;it— Si Ilia lion wanl'-d as pr{(pagator or grower. Private or ftiminer- cial place. Address, A. Q.. care Florists' Ex- change^ FIRST-f'E.\SS de.signor and decorator wants rhaii^i- of p.ksitinn. Ooodhuc. 145 Pond St.. Provi.b-ii..-. It. I. SITI'ATION wanted by a thorough, compe- tent grower of Raises, rarnations. Chry- santhemums, and general greenhouse stork. Single. 25. best references. Perfectly sotiiT. and willing to take hold where labor' and rc- iilts are wanted. AtbJrcss B. B., care Flor- ils' K\.-li-i]ige. ISITFATIOX WANTED— First-class salesman 1 and designer wishes to change position. Ad- I dress. F. P. Williams, 53 Stewart St., Provi- Idence. R. I. IsiTI'ATION WANTED^Experienced grower of cut (lowers and pot plants, competent to rnw a ceneral line for retail trade. Address. • D , .;nr Florists' E.v.-hanu-i'. [WANTED I' or large plant devoted to growine ■roses, siDRle man, well experienced. IWages JiT.'J.OO per month. References Jitrictly essential. Apply to \ H.. care FLORISTS' EXCHANGE FOR^ALE OR RENT WANTED — To buy or rent florist's property, where general garden work is done. New Eng- land Summer resort preferred. Address with particulars, X.. Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establisbmeui uf the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts ATe., doing guuU wholesale and retail husinesa. Full particulars on applieallou to James Paterson. Admr.. 'Z'AMA llassachusettB Ave.. North Cambridge. Mass. RANGE of greennousea. about lu.uuo sg. ft. glass, heated with hot water, and dwelling at- tached; twenty minutes from New Vurk; fur sale, or to rent for a term of years; guod es tahllshed trade; owner retiring from business. Address William H. Lutton, Agt., West Side Ave. Station. Jeraey City. N. J. FOR SALE. A prominent Horists" business in the heart of New York; established .'io years. (Jood traib- jiiul connections. Owner wishes to retire. Full examination invited. Price low to rcsijunsible l,iarfy. Apply, Philip 1-'. Kc?8sler, Cmigan Bldg.. 1st Ilo^e wilb privil.-Kr to buy a FlorisL'.H Place ul' 5 to lu.OiJO s.piai-e feet of glass; al.so ground for outdoor plant- ing. Must be in a good condition, and near Now York City, on Jersey side only. Address, 11. II.. cai-e Florists' Excliange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES [.ra.-ti.'al 11-. r- A l.;UFAT (H'l'oR'I'l Mil lor a ist with small capital. A tire well stocked. il.iuses up-to-date; j lar^e citv. Write fur inft-rniat Z.. I'M. F\c of X. aiiL JVUSGELLANEqUS FOR SALE — For .?loo if^Taken'^t once, about SOO feet of Hitching's 4-inch hot water pipe witli tanks and fixtures, iniduding No. 1(1 bniler. Address. J. II. Maibacber. Tappan, N. Y. WANTED— 200 each, pink whin- hyacinths. srcoud size sin;;li' named; also HlO Idue. Ad- .Irrss. .M. -r.. .aiv Florisls' I'.x.-liaiige. STOCK WAXTKh— We an- short of a sulticient supply of good Plumosns and Sjirengeri, and desire to communicate with grower, to re- ceive same on consignment, at best market prices. Address, A. L. Young & Co.. .^4 W'. 2Sth St. ■ New York City. IF ynu sell Seeds or grow Plants, write to Francis Brill, seed grower, Hempstead, L, I., N. Y. PAYING SEED STORE FOR SALE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply busine88,e8tablished 1888, in one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor- tunity tor practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other halt. Cash $8,000 will buy the entire business. Full particulars, inventory, etc., will be given responsible parties on application. Address, Z. Z., care Florists' Exchange. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready tor erection. Estimates tor com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The FlorlatB' Eicbange when wrlHng. FOR SALE DIIUPC Elder -Krlcsson. Second-hand, from rUinrO $40.00 np; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. onil CDC 1 old up-right eteam boiler, contains DUILCnO 60 IH-in. tubes. $25.00. ninr Good serviceable second -hand, with rirt Threads; 2-ln., 7 ots.: l!^-ln., 59i cts.; l>^-ln.. 3^ cts.: 1-ln., Sets.; 2)4 ln..lOcte.i 3 In.. Ucts.; 4 In.. I9cts. New 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8^ cts. ft. Old and new flttingB and vulves. CTnni/C f%nA nice New Economy, best made OIUIKO ailQ Ulto No. 1 Threads, M'ln., ^-In. 1-in. pipe, $3.00. No. 2 Threads, IMln., IJiS-In. 2dn. pipe, $4.00. DIDC PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt UUIicno cuts w-m.-i-in. pipe, si.oo- No. 2 cats 1-ln. -2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES r„%W%1pef ?i%'^; 24-ln. grips M-ln.-2>i In. pipe, $2.40 ; 36-ln., grips «-in.-3>4-ln. pipe, t4.76. pipe U|5C5 New. No. 1 Hinged, grips ^-ln.-3 CADDEM UnCr New. M-lii.,gnaranteedI0O-Ibs. QAnUtn nUOL pressure, 7H cts. per ft.; Min. not guaranteed, 49i ots. per ft. UnT RCn ?A I5UTTER VARIKTIES Hiich as have previously originated and been dlHHenilnated by ua. American Bred, American Grown and Money Makers for American Growers Look for lUustratlonsand advertlBementstn future ISBUeH. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. lipntloB th* FloHtf ' Bigbingp when writlag. COLLECTIONS We And this is the best time In the year to make collections. Florists and others feel rich and friendly during the holidays. So why do you not send at onco for collection your overdue accounts to THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 50 Pine Street, New York. IfentiOD the riorlsU' Bxchanxe wben writUis. RICHMOND ROSE Orders bo:ked now for Spring delivery of plants from 2^ In. pota. $15.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUM Ks $1.00 per doz., 16.00 per 100 WUlowbrook. Omega, Opah, Monrovia, Robin- eon, Halliday, Mile. Douliiel, F. S. Vallis, O. J. Salter, Et. Bonnefocd. V.-Morel, Cinna. Mrs. Coombes, Ben Weiis. Leiila Fiians, Lily Montford, Lord HopetouD, Milliceut Kicbardson. Mrs. Weeks. Ida Barwood, Jerome Jones, Percy Plum ridge, (.'ol. Appleton, Tiiirkell, Alice Byron, Timothy Eaton, Yellow Eaton, White Bonnaffon. Major Bonnaffon, KImberly, Golden Wedding, Nellie Pockett, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Marie Llger, Dr. Enguehard. FERNS— < in. Boston, $12.00 per 100 ; 41n. Pier soni. $20.00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS— 200 3 In. Bride, $4.00 per 100; 150 za in. Gates, $3.00 per 100; 126 2Hi in. Ivory, }3.00perl00. Cash or 0. CD. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fert Wayne, ind. Ueotlon The FIorUtB' BIzchange when wrlttn;. DIFFERENT STOCK Large finelhealthyplants. Parnafinnc From pote, for plantlngln ChryBac- UailiailUlld themum benches. Boston market and a few hardy and variegated varieties. nhrV^anfhpmiimC ^^oc^ plants. Golden Wed- bllipdlllMKinUllld ding. Appleton, yellow and white BonnaflFon, Maud Dean, Black Hawk, Jones. 60c. per doz. ; 5c each. Cyclamen Plants J^n.'i'orsso. '"■ '•°"' ''°'' F. B. RINE, Lewlsburg, Pa. Mcntloo The Florists' Eichapge when writing. GRAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^To"n!''''- Mention thP FlorlBfii' Bxfhango wHab wrltlnff ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver ROSES,PALMS,CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties iti DECORATIVE PI,ANTS Markefand49lhSts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlnr. THE mCHlOP QOSE 2>i In., $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Variegated LawBon, R. 0., $6 00 per 100; $60.00 per loop. Enchantress, $3.00 per HO: $25.00 per 1000. Early Spring Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE ' <, '^ E.P., a.T, T, R., CI, et'^ LEEDLE4 ROSES FLORAL COMPANY r£l and Bab.v Rambler. KxpertGrowers ^ Strong. SVs and 4 in. SpriogfieUl, Ohio Ship now or Sprina Uention The Florists* Exchange when writing. THE AiERIGAN GARNATiON Prica (3. SO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 DUANE ST, NEW YORK HEATING Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. Scollay. What is the maximum length it Is safe to heat by hot water three con- nected houses 17 feet wide, the boiler being at the end of the houses? C. L. — From a practical point of view, there is scarcely any limit to which hot water may be run and circulated, provided the means used are sufficient for the purpose. However, this is not what you wisli to Itnow, I am sure. As most glass liouses in the United States heated by hot water utilize 2- incli wrought iron or 4-inch cast iron pipe for the purpose I will give you an opinion on lengths of houses I con- sider desirable, based on above sizes of pipe for heating surfaces. The writer has secured good results up to 400 feet in length with 2-inch wrought iron pipe, under pressure, using 4-inch cast iron on an open tank system. I am not inclined to advocate over 300 feet, and I find much better propor- tionate results are obtained at 200 feet in length. Of course, the above re- fers to houses where the boiler is at one end of same. In making these extreme runs great care must be taken to provide ample boiler power, and sufficient capacity in the mains. In your case, where the houses are but 17 feet wide, I think 200 feet in length should be your limit. I find in very long houses, particularly where they rise at a considerable grade from the boiler to the far end, tliat difficulty is often experienced in heating the end nearest the boiler; that is, to keep a uniform temperature throughout the length of the house, as the heat will rise or rush to the highest end. If your houses are therefore built on a grade of this description, I would ad- vise placing a glass partition every 60 to 75 feet. Should you wish to build houses 400 feet or over, in length, tliey will best be heated by placing the boiler pit in the center and running circulations toward each end from the center. By this method, in two or more houses, the main pipes can be ruii in a trench across the center, these mains to be gi-adually reduced as circumstances call for. Should the above not be ex- actly what you wish, the columns of The Florists' Exchange are always open to you, and if you will send a sketch of what you have in mind, I will be only too glad to lay out for you an "American" hot water system. Beliind tlie hills to the west of Mon- treal I should imagine that you get into very severe weather, with high northwest winds — I would not think houses of extreme length could be of advantage to you, and as a suggestion, might say that six houses 100 feet each in length would probably give you better results than three houses 200 feet each. U. G. SCOLLAY. Want Any Fuchsias And a Few Other Good Things? The following will be sure to please you, and early orders are advlpable. FucliHias, Lord Byron. Ernest Renan, Tener. $4.00 per 100. Little Beauty, $5.00 per 100. Monarch Coleug, $6.00 per 100. Hellotroi>e. Mme. Bruant, dwarf, $5.00 per 100. Begonias, Thurston! and Plnb Vernon, dwarf, $5.00 per 100. White Vernon, $4.00 per 100. Strong 2H In pot plants. January, and later delivery . S. S. SKIDELSKY, '^ti%\*!; Philadelphia, Pa. UentloD The Florlsti' Btxctaance wheD writing. PKNSIES From our well-known strain, the beet In the market, strong plants, $1.5U per 500 ; $2.50 per 1000. nAI^IF^ (BdUls). Fine plants, UAI9li:9 $2.00 per 1000 POROET-ME-NOT ^-^J.^rpe'r looo GERANIt^S °"' °' ^« '^tSo per 100. I FTTIIf F Boston Market, Grand Rapids, ■-'-• I*-"-*- $1.00 per 1000; 5,000 lor $1.00. TOHATO PLANTS ^^^'ooTerToo'.^ '"' J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Mention The FlorlatB' Bichanjre when writing. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail. Large etocby plants in bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per lOu ; extra fine; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Oash with order. E. B. JENNIN6S, ^"t^^"' Soufhport, Conn. Orower of the Finest Pansles. llentloB The Wlorlati' Bxchange when writing. PANSIES pe?^.-So% QIANT lo per cent, discount for Jannary. R. C. Prepaid per 100: Ageratum, Gurney, Alternant liera, red and yellow, strong. 50c, Salvia, Bonfire, Splendens. Jtlellotrope, blue, Aly ssuui, Qiant Double, 75c. FucliKla, fine sorts, $1.00. ColeueVerBchaffeltil, 6t)c. Hardy Pinks, double, three good kinds, R. C, 60c. perlOO; $4.50 perlOOO. by express. Cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' Hxchauge when writing. 500,000 VERBENAS 60 FINEST NAMED VAUIETIES Perfectly Healthy. Free from Rust. Rooted Cuttings. 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Plants, $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Our list is the choice from millions of seedlings. Send for circulars. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburgi Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writlog. SWEET PEAS (Earnest of All), 2 In., $2.00 a lOO AsparagiiB Bprengprl, 2 in per 100 $1.25 SmiIa5,2lD 1.00 Grevillea Itobueta, 2 in 2.00 SalagtneUa,21n 2.00 Cry ptomerla Japonica, 2 in 3.00 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 500 Scottii Ferns, fine, for 4, 6, and 0 in., 2&c. 36c., aud 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 5 and 6 in., 20c. and 26c. Piersoni Ferns, 2^ in., good, $6.C0per 100. (Jrinison Ramblers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 6 ft, $16.00 and $18.00 per 100. Haby Ramblers, 3^in. pot plante, $2.50 per doz, L. H, Campbell Violets, 2>^ in., $2.50 per 100. 1,000 Shrubs, Vines, Privet, Caunas, etc. Send for list. CashorC. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mentton Tli«» Flnrtit*' Pxchanice when writing. SEASONABLE STOCK Heavy live clumps of SP1R.EA, grand forcing stock. J&pouica, XX, Si.OOperlOO; Gladstone, at Sd.OO per 100 ; Astilboldes Florlbuuda, $5.00 per 100. AZALEA MOI.I.IS, bushy plants, full of buds, 12 to 16 in. high, at $4.00 per (ioz.; $30.00 per 100. 16tol8in. high al$5 OOperdoz.; $«0,0OperlOO. KeODOUENUKONS, in named varieties, grafted: for forcing. 20 in. plants, $0.00 per doz.; $70.00 per 100. 24 in. plants, $12.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS, in named colors.seed- ling stock: extremely bushy. 20 in. plants, $7.80 per doz. ; $60.00 per 100. 24 Id. plants, $9.00 per doz. ; $70.00 per 100. B.\BV RAMBLER ROSES, Btrong field- grown stock. $25.00 per 100. BA15Y RAMBLER RO.SES, iii in. pot stock, $8.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILIjE, OHIO Mentinn The Florlflt»* Bxchange when writing. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY Editor of The Florists' exchange Tells the Story of Scotland's Famous Mountain Flower In Prose and Poetry. Full cloth. 280 pages, freely illustrated, including frontispiece in color. PRICE $ 1. 50, Postpaid Send for free Sample Pages and Extracts from Reviews. \. T. DC la Marc Ptg.SPnb.co.Ud. 4-8 Duane Street, NEW YORK January 6, 1906 The Hlorists' Hxchange 21 Per 100 Entcllsli iTy, 21n $2.50 Petunia, 3 colors. 2 In 2 SO Vlnca, 2 In 2.80 Scented and Bronze geranl- uni»,21n 2.60 Mrs. t!inow.21n . 2 60 Flo^verluic begonias* 2 In named. . 2.60 Geraulams. best kind. 2 In. stand'd list 2.60 Hibiscus, 2 In. 8 varieties 2.60 AsparaKUsplnmosus, 2lD 2.00 AsparaKas i^prenKeri, 2 In 2.00 Alternaiitliera, 2 In.. 4 colors 2.00 Scott II fern, 2 In 6.00 Boston fern,2In 3.00 Plersoiil, 2 In t.oo Perl-n-inlLle, 2In..2colors , 2.50 Keverfe-w, 2 In 2.60 Hardy pink, 3 In. i named varieties.. 4 00 Rublier, 10 to 16 1ns. high .3.00 per doz. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES ^^L'^'e" ralia, strong field divisions, for 3 in. and larger, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1000. Im- proved Daisy, "Bhaeta." extra large field dlv- slons, which can be divided Into three or more smaller ones, $2.60 per 100; $2u.0O per lOOO. Not less than 60at this rate. Begonia, 10 flowering vars., 2"^ in., $3.00 per 100. ColeuB. large ass. hybrids, 2H In.. *2. 00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Steilata, 2^ In.. $2.UU per iCO. Geranium, 10 standard var., 2 In. $1.60 per 100; Silver Edge. R.C., $1.00 per liiO. Petuuias, Dreer's strain, double. Giants of California, sintcle fringed, R.O .$1 00 per 100, Heliotrope, dark and light, 76c. per 100. iSEED-Alaska, California and Westralia. 25c. per IfO; $2.00 per 100 >; JK.OO per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 25c. per 1500; $2 60 per 02. Hybrid I>eii>hiDiiiin, Burbanb strain, 2£c. per pkt.; $2.00 peroz. Fetunia. Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, 60c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAL, Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlnp. FINEST EXCELLENTA" Best and strongeat that grtw, cold storage. $35.00 per case of 2,500; only 20 cases on hand. Order early. JOHN SWEEPERS & CO. 2-6 Old Slip, New York Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. For Thirty Days Only Per 100 Asparagus Plumosns, 2 in pots, tl.76 •* Spreiiieeri, 2 in pots... 1.25 Oxalls Florltiuiida ro8ea21npot3 1.75 Pansy Plants, email, per 1000 $2.00. . .60 Oash Only. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO Uentlon The Florlata' Exchenge when writing. OBCOI^ICA AivD Chinese: Full of buds and flowers, strong. 6 In., equal to Bin., $8.00 per 100; 4 in.. $4.00 per 100. Cyclamen Gig:auteum, strong. S in., all in bud. $12.00 per 100; 4in .SB.OO. Table rerna, strong, a in., best varieties, $2; extra 3 in., $4 per lou. Aspar- a;;us Spreut;eri, strong, 3 in., $2.00 per lOO. Draca-im IndiviHu. strong, 5 in,. $10. Ou; 4 in., $5.00; strong 2 i»i.. r-'ady for 3-4 in.. S2.60 per 100. Cash. Will exchange lor Carnations, rooted cut- tings. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N, J Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMULA /^ A IVT1VT A ^ 200,000 rootB In 30 best L^AIX l\ A.i^ kinds, $16,00 to $6.00 •mri Kl 11 li-^fc^.pgj. ji^u Dahlia Roots, best named kinds for cnt flowers, eto., Sto.OO per 1000; Mixed $26.00 per 1000. SB£I.LROAD OREENHOVSSS, Orange, lialtlniore, Md. Uentlon The riorlsts* Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens BIgantaum Hybrids b'^XTRA well-grown plants. Including the * fringed varieties, well-budded, partly In bloom, from 5 In. pots, $20.00 per 100; from 4 in. pots, $16. 00 per 100. SPECIAL OFFER. AsparaguH I'lamosus Nanus, well grown stock, from 2>a in. pots, $2.50; from 3 In. pots. $4.00; from3>^ In. pots, 18.00 per 100. Asparag:us Sprengeri, nice stocky plants, from 2>^ In. pots, $12.00 per lOOO, Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroud sborg, Pa Uentlon The Florlsti* Etxchan^e when wrltloff. THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlinme*s Timeiy Teachinns, When the Land Gives Out. When the land that has been under constant tillage for many years appears to give out ; when, in spite of good cultl- v^ion and favorable seasons, tiie yield of everything raised on such ground lessens from year to year, is not at all what it should be or what it used to be. It is time that something be done to bring this land back to its former state of fertility. Letting such ground lie fallow for a year or two, not raising anything on It, but cultivating it all the same, or sowing it to grass and allowing this time, several years, to grow into solid sod and then plowing this under, are means to this end resorted to by farmers. Gardeners and florists, however, who in their outdoor cultures are confined to a comparatively small parcel of land, cannot afford to let it lie idle for years. They need it, need every foot of it badly, which necessitates strenuous tillage, a tug for all it will stand. Under such high cultivation land sooner or later runs out, and so do many of the things grown on it. Crops decline in pro- ductiveness and quality of product, varie- ties degenerate and the time has come when the grower becomes interested and takes active part in the discussion of the enigmatic subject of plant deterioration. Crops grown indoors fare much better ; the soil Is changed every year, entirely new earth taking the place of the old. But even this old soil is new, when com- pared with the wholly exhausted ground outdoors, and when spread over and in- termixed with this, in a noticeable degree revives and tones up this particular patch of ground, and in whatever is grown on it the following season, an improvement is unmistakable. But only a small part of the garden can be doctored up annually by this homeopathic treatment, and we must look for something more thorough and far reaching in the way of a remedy for the evil facing us. Manuring. The first thing that suggests itself as an expedient in the redeeming of worn-out land and in upholding its fertility Is ma- nuring. This enriching of very old ground will in a measure prolong its frultfulness and avert its entire giving out for a length of time, but not permanently. It Is like pouring riches into the lap of a person far gone in years and vitality ; it will not bring new life. In manuring we aim to restore to the soil those organic and min- eral substances which have been taken away by previous crops. Here we face the difficulty of making sure just what in- gredients are lacking in the soil, which, if again incorporated, would restore it to its former good condition. We only know that neither barnyard nor chemical ma- nures, either alone or combined, will do it. This is a subject that involves many in- quiries of deep interest, both in science and practical gardening, inquiries some of which may never be answered. The bread-winning gardener is more than will- ing to leave the solution of this vital problem to the scientific investigator, hop- ing that continued research will finally bring a clearer understanding. Rotation of Crops. The supposition that the yield of crops Is improved or increased by changing them around every year from one piece of land to another, previously grown to something else, is based on the theory that the nourishing substances essential for one particular crop or kind of plants differ from those needed by another ; that is, as far as those elements, organic or mineral, taken from the soil are con- cerned. Thus a field may become defi- cient in all or most of the ingredients necessary for the proper developnient of a certain kind of plant growth, and yet in sufficiency contain all those which enter Into the composition of another kind of plants. The benefits of letting land lie fallow are explained on about the same principle. A fresh supply of life-sustain- ing elements, needed, but consumed by previous crops, is thus given time to form again by decomposition, hastened by work- ing the soil, so that every part of it comes in contact with the oxygen of the atmos- phere. These subjects, especially the venerable dogma of crop rotation, which one feels loth to assail, present many queer angles from which to study them. At any rate. It is not wise to implicitly follow the pre- cepts of a theory, when this theory is not fully supported by a long, practical ex- perience. And this one Js not. Some crops HYDRANGEAS strong, out-door grown plants, potted In September and held In a cool house. Xbos* HOKK* 7 to 10 flowering crowns, $12.00 per 100 JACKSON & PERKINS CO. N^E^w^fS^Rk Uentlon The FlorlBts' BJjcbange when writing. Win gradually run out, no matter how often they are grown on new fields, while others, as for instance the corn or maiz"-. of our farmers and the dahlias, astrr.s and cannas of our gardeners, may be grown with success every year on the same piece of land, becoming better all the while. Wheat in our Central States cannot now be raised worth the cutting of a field, when some tiiirty years ago enor- mous crops were the rule for about three or four seasons. But ever since then, without rotating crops, they raise the fin- est oats and corn. At the same time, the grandest crops of wheat are raised annu- ally in Southern Russia, the granary of Europe, on land which has grown the same cereal for centuries. Examples il- lustrating the uselessness of crop rotation are more plentiful than any setting forth of its benefits. Whatever good may result from the practice, it will never be the means of reclaiming worn-out land. Such heavily manured, sown into deep-rooting grass crops and left undisturbed by plow or spade for a number of years, come to, and when again turned into tillable fields, are as good as before. Wliere this cannot be done, as on most places connected with florists' establishments, the next best rem- edy, sub-soiling, must be resorted to. Sub-Soil Plowing. By loosening that layer of earth which lies below the exhausted surface soil, we subject it to atmospheric influences, where- by soluble matter contained therein be- comes food for plants, at the same time promoting the decomposition of organic fertilizers contained in the top-soil, thus rendering this also available for plant nu- trition. A good sub-soil plow, following an ordinary field plow, must not only loosen the lower stratum, but throw this new soil so tnat a deep furrow is made for the reception of the old top-soil, and the two become fairly well intermixed through the operation with a good layer of barnyard manure, previously spread. Trenching. A more thorough-going procedure is trenching, also slower and more expen- sive than sub-soil plowing, but affording the surest means of rejuvenating a piece of ground limited in area and entirely run down by constant high tillage, without losing a season's use of it. After the first ditch has been made by throwing out all the soil down to the desired depth, which should take in at least nine inches of the sub-soil, the work progresses compara- tively fast. If the sub-soil directly un- derlying the old upper soil is a hard blue tflay or a coarse, stony gravel, it must not be intermixed, but merely loosened and heavily dressed with rough manure. This, however, is seldom the case, and the lower earth, usually lighter in color and more heavy and compact, may at once be in- corporated with the old soil and the greater part of it brought to the surface, at the same time adding manure to the entire bulk thus worked over. A frozen top crust of several inches thickness does not hinder, is easily broken up by the pick-axe, the lumps rolled into the ditch, manure spread over and through, and the remaining top and sub-soil thro\yn over and on this with manure intermixed. Thus another ditch has been made, and the process is repeated until the field Is fin- ished. This is hard manual labor, and should therefore be done in Winter, be- fore the ground is too solidly frozen. If done at this time. Jack Frost is afforded a chance to lend a helping hand in the good work. To this end the finished field should be left in the rough until Spring. SPOKANE. WASH.— Hoyt Bros., for- merly located at 807 Riverside avenue, have filed articles of incorporation under the new name of Hoyt Bros. Company, and have taken into the business S. Youn- kin. recently from Iowa. The new com- pany is capitalized at $30,000 and has moved to 817 Riverside avenue; Incor- porators, Frederick V. Hoyt, William S. Hoyt and Samuel Younkin. FIKEST BIIDBLE PHDIIIliS An Immense stock of white, pink, red. crim- son and variegated. All separate colors; nothing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. ^ ' Per 100 Double Petunias,,,. $1.25 Heliotropes, from boII. per 1000, iil.lXf l.tO Lantauas, dwarf and trailing, from soil 1.25 Abutllous, New French dwarf, 8 vara 2 BO Abutilons, Savltzii 1.60 GeraniuiuH, Mme. Sallerol 2.00 Cupliea, (Citiar Plant) 75 GazaiilaHplendeiis 1.60 8trol>ilaiith«B Uyeriautis 1.26 Mai V Ian, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Ageratum, 4 vars 75 Flovrerlniif iSegonlan, 7 vars 1 60 PLANTS. Per 100 New Battercup Prliunla, 3 Ins., coming In bloom $5.00 Primnia Obconica, i varB., 3 In 3 00 Heliotrope, 2in., strong 2.00 Shasta OaUy. 3 in 3.00 Dracfena Indtvlga and Aastralls, 4 In. 8.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Mention the Florlatt* Bzctiance wbea wrltlnff. GERANIUMS! GERANIUMS Nutt, Vlaud, Buchnor, Biuant, Brell. Hill Kose, and lu other flno Borts, 2 In., $2.00 per 111) . KOOTEU CDTTINO LIST KELOW, lier lUO. prei>ald. FUCHSIA. 5 kinds. $1.28. UELIOTKOFK. 3 kinds. $1.00. VINCA VAKIK<;ATA. DOc. ; »8 00 per UOO. PARIS IIAImV. White, »1.00. AOKKATIIM, WUlKsOurney, Pauline, 60o. FLOWEKINti ISKUUNIAS. 8klndB.$l,10 UOLKUM. 10 kinds. (iOC. ALTKKNAN rUEKA. Bed and yellow, EOc; . $1.00 por loco. FEVKKFEW. Qem, $1.00. UAKDV PINK.M. :l kinds. 76c.; $6.00 per 1000. AKTILLEKY PI-ANT. 76c. 1MPAT1EN.S SULTANA, $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, 10 kinds, $1.C0 per 100. KEX. BEGONIAS, »1.26 per 100. Oash or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chambersbur^,Pa. Mention The F!orl«tw* Bxcbaoge wbfo writing I Rooted, til en potted a few to a pot to 'grow at I'iast a month. Sent free of soil. Nutt. Buchiif-r, Per- kins. Bruaiiti. Doyle, Bicard. Poitf-vine. etc. $16.00 per 1000. Please write for a list. GLADIOLI, Groff's fine Mixture. $1.00 per 100 ^ ^% a B 1 1 & ^^''J' finest. Ready Jan. 10. \^ \/ lU E t/ O Cash with order or C. O. D . DANIEL K. HERR, - - Lancaster, Pa. Mention The FloristB' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ALL-ROOTED CUTTINGS, BOOKED FOR)THIS MONTH Nntt, Grant, ]>ouble Brunntl, Buchuer, Perkins, Gervals, $10.00 per 1000. Ricard, Poitevine, Castellane, Viand, I>oyle, $12.00 per 1000. OASH WITH OKDEB. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when wrltloy. GERANIUMS. We have at least 150.000 Keraniunis In 214 in. pots, and in tioe condition and the leaders at ^18.00 per l,uu0; $2.00 per 100. Per 100. Rose se^anluulK,2^t in. 91S.00 iter 1.000,. . {2.00 Ageratom, Gumey. t Pauline and others " 2I4 In 2.00 " R. C 60 Fuchsias, all the Inadins varieties, 2>iin ... 3.00 Heliotrope, all daik. 2!-i in S.fO Sweet AlysHUui, 2H in 2 00 Lobelia, 2'i in 2 00 Alternanthera. rooted cuttings 60 German ivy, all rooted cuttings &0 t'Dgltsh ivy extra fine looted cutting^ 1.60 The World and all of Co eus R. C. $ .60 i or 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Casli must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when vsriting. GERAN I UMS 2 In. pots. S. A. Nutt, $18.n0perl000; Rlcard, Buchner, Viaud, Doyle, Poitevine, $^.00 per 100; $20.00 perlOOO. ROOTED CUTTINGS.— Fuchsias, $1.25 per 100; Salvias, Heliotropes, Vinca Var., $1.00 per 100; Coleus, Ageratum, 6Uc. per lOD; Feverfew, and M. Salleroi Geraniams, $1.60 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Flortstfl' E^xchange when writing. GERANIUMS 10,000 rooted cuttings. Nutt, Brett, Castellane,Jaulln,Buchner,etc., $10.00 per lOOO or from 2^^ Inch pots $2.50 por 100. Cash with order. J. CONDON, 734 5th Avenue. Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. BEGONIA VERNON SEED IZ "o7n and most carefully gathered. Scarlet, rose red pale pink, 1-8 oz., 50c. trade ptk 16c. Begonia Bijou, 1-16 oz., 500. Beg^onia Erfordia, 1000 seeds, 25c. Cash with order. JOHN RECK & SON, Bridgeport, Conn. RICHMOND, STATEN ISLAND.— George Henry is removed from Green Ridge to this place, where he has erect- ed five houses, each 150 feet long, for the growing of Spring stock. KANSAS CITY, MO.— Wm. A. Bas- tian, formerly with George M. Kellogg and with J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, has been appointed manager of the wholesale department of the Chas. A. Schaffer Floral Company. 22 The Plorists' Exchangfe VICTORY Requires only ordinary culture and is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word, sold for 25c. each at Christmas. TaNADIAN NEWi OTTAWA. — We had a glorious Cliristmat! (floriculturally speaking). Thie weatlier was mild enough to let moderate packing fill the bill and en- courage everyone to visit the stores. A dull sky had some effect on the carnation crop, but we are generally satisfied with this part. The plant trade was way ahead of that of for- mer years; there was a very large stock, and all saleable was disposed of. "Tis hard to give the palm to any one variety. Palms and arauca- rias sold well. Jerusalem cherries at from 50c. to Jl. sold out first; cycla- men were here in large nuinbers. 75c. to $1 stock being in most demand. All good plants were sold. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine did not last until Sat- urday. Good primroses were popular with a certain class of buyers. A large stock of azaleas was on hand and any good plant went; Simon Mard- ner going first. Good pots and pans of lily of the valley were an easy sale. P. obconica and pans of bulbs went rather slow, but the Boston fern filled up all gaps. If you had no otlier plant to suit a customer, a Boston fern did the trick. Poinsettias were cleaned up. The demand for cut flowers was ahead of that of other years, and many had to go short, the cry for car- ,iations and roses lasting until noon on Monday. There was a stock of everything, but a limited supply. This sent the customer to the plant coun- ter. Lily of the valley was good and plentiful, and helped to fill many cut flower orders. Violets cleaned up, and large quantities of Paper White nar- cissus and Roman hyacinths were sold. Greens went well and were on hand in quantity. The greatest feature of the sales, was well filled baskets. Of these, Scrim sold out his stocli of ninety at prices ranging from $3.50 to $15, the larger and more expensive ones going first. This line of goods helps out the large cut flower orders by taking their places. Everything was sold out by ten o'clock Saturday night, but deliveries extended all through Sunday up to Monday noon, with, fortunately, no interruption from the Lord's Day Al- liance. Prices were good; Carna- tions, $1 to $2; roses, $2 to $3; Ameri- can rieauty not to be had; lilv of the valley, 75c. to $1; violets, $2 to $3; chrysanthemums, $2 to $3; hyacinths aiul narcissus, 75c. E. OTTAWA. — New Year's trade was very good; all left-over plants sold. There was a big demand for flowers, whicli were quite scarce. The cry as at Christmas, was for carnations, and of these there was not nearly enough to go around. The same may be said of roses. Violets and lily of the valley were iilentitul and sold well. Chri.st- mas prices were maintained through- out the week. The weather has been very mild, hardly freezing through the day and not severe at night, and not enough snow to make good sleighing. E, MONTREAL.— Christmas trade was the best we ever had; could have .sold more stock. This is what all the florists say. In cut flowers, everything had a good demand and sold well, but violets, which were held at $3 per 100 wholesale, far too high a price; and if growers de.sire to sell more violets at holiday times they certainly will have to lower the price. Roses, car- nations and cut poinK<-ttias .sold very satisfactorily, and more could have been disposed of, A number of cus- tomers, who ordinarily buy carnations. when they heard the price, turned to- ward plants and bought liberally of them. Azaleas and poinsettias were leaders In favor. Cyclamen also were good sellers when well flowered. Hampers of plants, in fancy arrange- ments, at $5 to $10 were very popu- lar; the higher priced basliets sold slowly, and, in many cases, the price was cut to dispose of them. Primula obconica, in six inch pots, at $1.50. sold in quantity. The demand was s'o great, in fact, that after the choicest plants were sold the next quality were snapped up at the price of the former. Harris & Hopton had the greatest volume of business in their hi.^tor,\'. And to make matters more pleasant, they are cutting fifteen to twent\" pounds of mushrotjms per day, wiiich are eagerly bought up at $1 per pound. McKenna & Son are throughly satisfied with the holiday trade. Hall & Robinson disposed of a very much larger stocl\ of plants than last year, and report that poinsettias, cyclamen, and azaleas were the leaders. Miss Murray handled all the American Beauty roses she could buy, W. C. H. HAMILTON, ONT. — Christmas trade seems to have been thoroughly satisfactory to every one here, Soirie report an increase of 25 per cent, in receipts. Prices %vere, I think, better than ever before. There seemed a little greater tendency on the part of the public to pay the price for a fancy article. Mrs. Walker had her store even more tastefully arranged than ever before. Japanese ware; jardin- ieres etc., with first class ferns and palms filling them, were a leading feature in her decorations. An immense trade was done in cut flowers of all kinds. The Webster Floral Company's Charles st. place did a large and suc- cessful business. Fred. Poster, Jr., who is in charge,, handled an immense stock of palms, cyclamen, azaleas, primulas, fancy baskets, and a choice lot of Gloire de Lorraine begonias. The only cut flowers of which he was short were carnations; stock was hard to obtain and about 50 per cent, more could have been sold readily. Every- thing in cut flowers found a ready sale at good prices except violets, which were Unexpectedly slow. It was found necessary to get several helpers from the Wentworth street place to get the orders out \on time. A few dozen bas- kets well filled, and decorated with ribbon, created a sensation, but it will need a little more education. Fred says, to make the public part cheer- fully with the amount of coin requisite for a well filled basket. No better dis- play or bigger trade was ever seen at E. G. Brown's. They had all the materials for a large plant and flower business, right on the premises, and they sold almost everything salable. Two houses of roses, and two of car- nations, were both in full crop, and large stocks of Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus were also well cleaned up. Some fine pots of Cypri- pedium insigne, formed the only novelty in plants. Gloire de Lorraine begonia in small sizes were also well done and found ready sale. A brisk .store trade, and a good supply of stock thoroughly .satisfied Mi.ss Townsend. Her usual large and profitable design trade has also kept well up to the average all winter. Chrysanthemums are unprofitable ChrLstmas flowers. So Sones & Sons have decided after holding a stock for Christmas for several years. The public get on to the fact that they are old and shaky, and will not buy unless roses and carnations are unobtainable. In other lines they did all thev could h,andle. W. Holt had a splendid lot of white and red azaleas, and speci- men Scottii ferns, and other prime and seasonable plants. Alfred Bailev could have handled as much more stock as he had on hand. Thos. Kil- vington .says sales totaled higher than lho.se of any previous Christmas. There was a wide variance in prices. Carnations of equal quality sold at 75 cents and $1.50 per dozen; roses $1.50 and .$4; cyclamen plants at 20 cents and 75 eeiits each. True Plumosus Nanus Asparagus Seed Harvested in my own greenhouse aad unmixed with California or Southern grown seed. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 1000 lots 5000 lots lOi 00 lots $5.00 per 1000 4.50 per 1000 4.00 per 1000 Special Prices ON Larger Quantities Asparagus plants : 2j4 in., $4.oo per 100 ; $33. 00 per 1000. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Telephone 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. The weather man certainly had his best brand on tap on Saturday. No frost, and consequently only enough wrapping to make a presentable par- cel. That it facilitated trade there can be no doubt. Just when deliver- ing was all done it began to freeze. It is not often that the weather bureau suits the florist so thoroughly. Alfred Bailey, Jr. and MLss Gertie Martin were united in marriage by the Rev. J. A. Wilson 01:1 December — Both are highly respected young peo- ple, and have the very best wishes of all, BEAVER. TORONTO. — The business done here this Christmas broke all previou-^ records. W'e did not have much sun- shine, but there w^as little frost, ai^d not much care was needed in the handling of plants and cut flowers. The soft weather made the demand for plants good; all bright flow'ering stock at all fit was sold, and many empty benches are now to be seen around. But few novelties were in evidence, Poinsettias, made up with ferns in low pans, were much in de- mand; al.so cut, and pans of Roman hyacinths and small terns, and Be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine and ferns. Not .so many of the latter were seen this year, but tho.se offered sold well. Azaleas went very well: a batch with large fiowers that were opened in a cool temperature brought best prices. Some pans of Due Van Thol .scarlet tulips and Roman hyacinths sold well; these were cheap, and hundreds were disposed of. The carnations offered were gener- ally good, but short of the demand, and prices were away up. Roses were of good quality, and at the rather high prices asked nearly equal to the de- mand. Some good late chry.santhe- mums sold only when other stock was completely cleaned out. Very few or- chids were offered. Green material was fairly plentiful; holly wreaths sold by the hundreds. The mistletoe offered was generally of poor quality, but that which was half decent sold. Dunlop had some exceptionally fine American Beauty and other rose.s. Tidy had a fine show of both plants and cut stock. Jay & Son al.so had a fine shojv. Simmons did a good business, his rigs being seen all over town. Wm. Hill and Thos. Plumb, on Yonge street, had a lot of fine stock and sold out completely. Miss Lawrence did a splendid business. A good show of stock was to be seen on St. Lawrence Market and all did good business. A considerable demand was experienced for primulas, but not many good ones were to be had. Cut flowers were rather scarce on the mar- ket, as the boys in the stores were ready to take all good stock at fair prices, Messrs. Lampert & McArthur opened a new store at noon, Saturday, on Yonge street. Mr. Lampert has been in Toronto about a year, man- aging Dunlop's Yonge street store, "The Rosary." He is a capable flori.st, and a good decorator. His window, f<)r the opening, was very simple but iittractive. Business was reported very good. They expect to do a whole- sale and retail trade. DRACAENA INDIVISA. Extra fltrong plants, 5 in. ready for G In. $35.00 per 100. C. W. TURNLEY, 535 Federal St., Camden, N.J. Wa. a. DONALDSON O. A. PLUMB VIOLETS Dutche&& County Violet Co. Wholesale Florists, (M. A. Purdt. Manager) 3d West 29th Street, New York Wo handle a full line of Cut Flowers. Telephone, 2877 Mad 8q. Consignments Solicited Mention The Florlata' Eicbaune when wnth- A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. Mtutluu Th*- Hurlwiw Kxcnaoge wben wrtm..: LONDON, ONT. — Christmas trade here showed a healthy increase over last year's. Probably the plant trade was the leading feature, although large quantities of cut fiowers were disposed of, the stock of red and bright colors running out early in the day. In plants, the leaders w^ere perhaps Simon Mardner and Vervaeneana azaleas. Gloire de Lorraine begonias were also popular, as were cyclamen and poin- settias. Quantities of primroses were sold. but. as a rule, a rather higher priced article was required. Palms, ferns, and rubber plant.s were only occiisionally called for. In cut flowers, red roses and red carnations were the leaders; after these, pink, starting with the brighter shades. Poinsettias da not meet w^ith favor locally as cut tlowers. Gam mage & Son report a good wholesale trade; their shipments this year covered from the Rocky Mountains to Newfoundland, several going to the most northerly cities of the Canadian west. FRED BENNETT. The Puff. "Yes, sir, iiuffinp: i.s of various sorts; the principal are, the puff direct, the Iiuff preliminary, the puff collateral, the puff collusive and the puff oblique, or the puff by implication. These all a.ssume. as circumstances require, the various forms of Letter to the Editor, Occasional Anecdote. Impartial Crit- ique. Ob.servation from Correspondent, or Advertisement from the Party. — Sheridan's The Critic. Catalogues Received. -. WM. ELLIOTT iV.- SONS. New York, — General Catalogue of Seeds. Bulbs. Plants. Trees. Sundries, etc. In the list of novelties are included, among other good things. Asters Ele- gance and Salmon Red; Chrvsanthemum maximum Robinsoni; Sweet Peas. Evelyn Byatt. Helen Pierce, Phyllis I'nwin. Gladys t'nwin; Mienonette Macbet. Yel- low Prince; Wallflower White Dame; also novetlies in vegetables. The cata- logue is well printed and profusely il- lustrated, having attractive cover" de- signs in Salvia Fire Brand. Sweet Peas, and a garden scene. January 6. 1900 The Plorists' Hxchang:e 23 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchanis lo CUT flowers ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28ih STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35G Madison Square MentloD the Florists* Bx^ange wbeo wriilotc C. BONNET O. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale riori^ts 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. Consignments solicited. Out-of-to\vn orders care- fnlly attended to. (live us a trial. ki--iitloD the rioriBtfl' Bxeliaiiffe wbeo writing DOININOT DRO$. Wholesale Commission Dealers in CLT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (eIIuS!'".). New York Telephone Call, 830 Madison Sq. Uetitlon The Florists' BzchaDge when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4A WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone, 3870-3171 Madison Square GROM^E,RS. ATTENTION! Always Ki-aily to Ht-L-eivt? Fme Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so wrest 20tH .Street 'Phone, Kl Miuhsoii Siiuaif. N£W YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids KBtablielied lfs*8 Ifentlon The Florists' Eizohanee when wrlHiiK. ALEX. J. GITTMAN Tbe 'Wholesale Florist of Neiv York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1661-1666 Madison Square MentioQ The Florists' Eichange when writing, HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in rLORISTS' StPPLICS 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-366) Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention Tbe Flortsts* Exchange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone. 2921-5243 Madison Square. MeotloD tbe Florists* Bxchance when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Oommleslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 19 Boerum Place """S^SrMain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Ucntlon The Florists" Bichange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST SOth STREET KKW YORK Consignments Solieiteil. Telephone : 28f) Madison Sq. UentlOB tbe Florists' Bicbaose when writlnt. JAMES McMANUS .^'.^.^r^u:^ 50 W. 30th St., Ntw York Baautles, Mateors. Brides and Bridesmaid* are the leaders. THE HIGHEST . GRADE OF NX-X^ ALWAYS ON HAND • PBCIALTT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NE^I^ YORK Open every Morning at Six oVlook for the Sale of Wall Space for adv.Ttising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Uentlon The riorUtn* HxcbanKe when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WNOLESllE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Teleplioue 3650 MatUson Square. ConsigDmcntB nf chiiic< Prompt p:i,vmentt^ Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing cut flowere soIicitcil. Give ua a, trial. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telapliooe, 3924 SladlBon Square EHtRhlished 1891 Genuine Crowe's Croweanum Fern "^'saf^TS $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. XRV VALLEV, RICHHOPiD ROSES AMO S^EET PEAS FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York 'ivieplione <'iill: '2V.i .MiuIIboti Square. Mention The Florlati' Etxcbange when writlne. Telephone Callt 736 Madison Square lientloa The Florief ' B»cbange when writing. J.KeMen 'i^-^ %^<>. ^ *- '., ^ * P ' (T >!■ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOK TO W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cnt Plowera Telephones, 2200 and 2201 WadlsonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK tttoiesaie Prices ol Gdi Flowers, Hew Yom, Jan. 4, isl. prices qaotea are by tbe banl.ll- ITF 1' Mention The Ftortata' Btechange whea writing. JOHN YOUNG AVholesale Florist 6 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 446S-44G4 M.\DIS0N SQUARE Mention the Flortiti' Bxchange wbeB writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 48S0 Madison Square CODSlgDincots ol c&olce Flowers sotlcllcd UentloD Tbe Ftortats* Bxehance when writlnf. 24 The Plori-sts' Exchange A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will Oil your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specfalt> Write, telephoae or telegraph. I.00 to 40.00 i.OO to 26.00 i.OO to 18.00 1.00 to 16.00 (.00 to 12.00 i.OO to 8.00 >00 to 16.00 .... to .... to i 00 to 15.00 i.OO to 8.00 . .. to .. .... to .. !.60 to 3.00 !.eO to 3.00 1.00 to 4.00 to .00 to 6.00 .00 to 6.00 .00 to 6.00 ... to ... to .60 to 1.00 .00 to 60.00 .10 to 18.00 1.00 to 16.00 ... to ... to ... to .... to .... to 1.00 to 20.00 .... to LOO to 6.00 1.00 to 3.00 LOO to 6.00 . .. to 16.00 .00 to 1.26 .26 to .... to .... to .... to 2.00 Detroit Jan. 1, 1906 ... to ... to .. to ... to ... to .. to 00 to ... to ... to 00 to 00 to ... to ... to ... to ... (0 ... to ... to 00 Co ,00 to .00 to .00 to to 10.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 60.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 .00 to .00 to .00 to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to i ... to .00 to .00 to .... to ... to .00 to .... to .... to .... to .... to 1.60 GO. 00 26.00 16.00 6.00 4.60 li'.m 2.00 2.60 Names and Varieties A. Beauty, fancy— special ** extra ; " No. 1 " Culls & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special J2 " extra 2 " - No. 1 e " No. 2 nm Golden Gate I K. A. Victoria I Liberty I Meteor >■ Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colors.. » J White ^Standard (Pink .SVarieties f Bed ) Yellow & Tar •Fancy i White (•Thohlghest (.Pink ffradeaof I Red e» Stand. »ar.) ) Yellow & Tar. 1. novblties Adiantdm ASPARAODS, Plum. & Ten Sprengeri, bunches Callas Cbrysantheudmb, ordinary *• fancy Dahlias Daisies Gladiolos Lilies, Harrlsll " Longiliorum Lily or the Valley Mignonette, ordinary •' fancy Smilaz. 66.00 45 00 35.00 7.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 4. 00 Violets, ordinary . " fancy Cincinnati Jan. 2, 1906 tJ 80.00 to 60. OU to 40.00 to 17.00 12.00 4.00 to 8.00 to C.OO to 6.00 to 4.00 to 11.00 to to 16.00 to 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.0U 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 C.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 35.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to to 12.60 to 4.00 to to to 16.00 to 1.00 to to to to 1.60 nilwaukee Dec. 13, 1906 to 25.00 to 17.00 to to tj .. to .. I to 12.00 to 16.00 to 15 00 to 75.00tO 80.00 60.00 to 60.00 to 40.00 lU.OO to 20.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 10.00 to li.OO B.OO to 6.00 6.00 to 10.00 r.-oo to 20.00 lO.UO to 40.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 to 8, 6.00 8.00 8.U0 S.OO ,00 ,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 18,00 1.60 to to to to to to to to I to 60.00 to 26.00 to to to to to 17.00 to 3.00 to to to 20.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to Pbll'delpbla Jan. 2, 1906 60.00 to 30.0U to 12.60 to ,. to to to 60.00 to 76.00 3.00 to 4 00 S.OO to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 1.60 25.00 to 60.(iO 26.00 to 60.00 to 20.00 to to .... to 3.00 to to to 20.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 to to 16.00 to 1.00 to to to to 1.60 Pittsburg Jan. 2, 1906 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to to to 10.00 to to 4.00 to to 1.26 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 4.00 to 4,00 to 4.00 to to to 1.26 to 20.00 to 18.00 to to to to to 1.00 to to 15.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to 12.60 to 1.00 to 1.50 to to to to 75.00 60.00 16.00 6.00 IB.OO 16.00 10.00 6.00 40.0C CO 35.U0 Co 16. OU to 6.00 to 10.00 tc 6.00 to to to 10.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 2.0O 60.00 36.00 3.00 20.00 4.00 3.00 4 00 15 00 1.26 1.76 St. Louis Jan. 2. 1906 6.00 tc ... . to 6-00 to to 4.00 to to 60.00 4U.U0 26. OU 12.6U 12.60 8.00 5.00 12.60 12.66 iVi'oo to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 5.011 to 6.00 to to to 26.00 to 26.00 to 12.60 to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 12.60 to .60 to to to to to 4 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 LOO 60.00 76.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 16.00 .76 1.00 A»p«ragu» PhmMtMM | MJIgnoitette Chrykanthcmums LHy narrlsil Brides, 'PtaMa. Amertcan Beauties WELCH BROS. VIIOPIIICTCRS Cin HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Provincc St.— 9 Chapman Pt. Violets Carnots •rchMs Valley Carnations OsD {omlHh at short notice. Price Bccording to qnalltr of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POIMII Co. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Bention Tho Floriata* Exobsnge when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Tbe Floriata' Elxcbange when wiitlog. womestiir CODSiiivatoriiiii Wholesale Growers of CUT FUOWERS Prompt attention given all orders. WORCESTER, MASS. HOITON k HUNKEl CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manuf.irtiirers of WIItK liK.^IliXS 457 Milwaukee M., MiLWAUKtE, WIS. 'rhuiit', .Mam 874. P. O. liox 103 Uestlon The Florists' Exohaage when writing. varietfes'lS Roscs and Camatioiis PETER REINBERG Wholesale Cut flower* 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. Headquarters for American Ileauty Rose Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Gut Flowers 51 Wabas>h Avenue, CniC4G0 Consignments Solicited Mention the Florists' Bxchange wbeo writing. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' M/VRHET 60 Wabasti Ave., CtllCAOO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writinff. GEO. REINBERG Kri'f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We Will take rare of voiir orilers at reasonaMe prices. I'luiiiipt Altenllou 51 Wabash Avenue, CIIICAflO, ILL. Mention Hie Floriata' Exchanse when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplii^B. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list Pitt^hlirn P/» a/iA prices on large orders, r tt ic^uui ij,r%a. IfentioD the Florlitl' Exchange when writlnx Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kindaof fleasoa- abie Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALS* DEALER IN FLORISTS' BUPPLlCB AND WIRE DEBIGNS 383-87 Elllcott SI. BUFFlJtO. N. Y. aiTx Us A TBiAL We oas please Ton Mention His FlorUta' Bzcbuice when writloc. January G, I90G The Hlorist-s' Hxclntin^^ 25 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGBR, Manager FANCY PERNS, $1.25 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Micii. Mention Tho Florists* Exchange when writing. CHARLES H.NETSCn Wholesale Commission Florist CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 355 Cllicott Street. BlIfrALO, N.Y. Long Iiislatire Tt-k'phone Mention Tbe FlorlBts* BxchanKe when writing. STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH. MARION. N. C Sold in New York by L. J. Kreehover; Phila- delphia, 8.8. PennocK; Provldeiice, Rennie& Pino; Buffalo, Wm. F. Easting; Cleveland. Cleveland Cut Flower Co.; Scranton, Scranton Florist Supply Co.; Pittsburg. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Cincinnati, C. E. Critchell; Baltimore, PloriBts' Exchange; Bramp- ton, t)nt.. Dale Estate. Mention T^e Florists* Blxcbange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business wit!) Europe stiouid send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" Jflls Is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly l)y all IIorti>iiltiiral tiiulers. It is also taken by over li"00 of the best Continental houses. Annual subsonptiona to cover cost of postane, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chiiwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europaan Agents tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentloii ni« Flortata* fachange when writSng Baltimore. The Week's News. Ohrislmas week business was highly satisfactory to everybody. Weatlier coiulitions were exception- ally favorable as has rarely been known in Baltimore. There was generally a good supply of nearly all kinds of cut flowers, and mostly of excellent quality. John Coolv is making a great hit with his new roses, especially his Madonna, a fine, pure white; another, Cardinal, red; with Enchanter, pink, are of exceptional merit. Baltimoi-e's trade the past year has been the greatest in its history, and the outlook for the florists and kin- dred trades is that they will keep pace witli other industries by showing suD- stantial growth and expansion. Man- ufacturing plants have been running on full time. Bank clearings .show increases over the preceding year as much as 4 0 per cent. Our city's im- portance as the busine.ss key to the South is becoming more and more manifest; an increase of southern trade of over 20 per cent, is recorded. The Park Board is preparing to girdle the city with beatrtiful parks, gardens and boulevards; and work on the docks will soon begin. Loans amount- ing to many millions of dollars for sewerage and street improvements are drawn up. The great fire of two years ago seems to have been a benefit to the city, if not a blessing; 2000 new buildings are started and planned ind other great building schemes are com- pleted; ten millions of dollars for sewerage, two millions tor the annt x and one million for park improve- ments are available in the new year alone. The Park Board has Jurisdiction over the one million park loan and the entire amount has been allotted for 1906. The money will be spent equally in the four sections of the city in extending the park .system in accord- ance with the Olmstead plans. The new general superintendent, Wm. S. Manning, took charge of our parks, Januur.v 2. The Maryland Horticultural Society is an agent of incalulable value to all branches of horticulture in this State. This society is very seriously hampered in its good work by the lack of funds. The present State appropriation is only $1000 a year — a mere pittance com- pared with the a.ssistance rendered similar societies by other states, and with the magnitude of its service to the cause of horticulture, which would be proportionately increased with the greater means at the society's disposal. The Legislature will be asked to amend the society's charter and in- crease the appropriation to $3000 or $4000 a year. C. L. SEYBOLD •^ILID SI^IL-A-ZS: .A.IQ-ID Bi.A.STE3Ii LILIES 'Prompt Reports" WHOLE8AI,E ANn COMMISSION FLORIST Business hours: r A.M. to 8 P.M. 1221 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA Uf-ntlon The Flnrlst*' rrrhanep rvht-n writing. FOR PROMPT DELIVEBT CALLOW EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac ' ' ^pHn,ADELPHiA Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc. Beauties, Liberties, Gates Bridesmaid, Bride, Sunrise, Poinsettias and Fancy Carnations Quality as good as can be grown All grades and prices to meet every demand The Leo Nielsen Co*^ wholesale riorbt^ 121? Arcb 8treet, Philadeltihia Providence, R. I. News of the Week. ThrouKli Ihu courtesy of th*_; coiigre.ssnieii from this State, growers and others interested in matters hor- ticultural have received copies of the bulletin recently issued by the Depart- ment of Agriculture, entitled "Soil Survey of Rhode Island." It is shown that the soil near the southern shores of the State is superior to that found inland, being comparatively free from stones, while its sandy and natural drainage (porous) nature make it ideal for the culture of carnations. To a prospective purelinscr- of land for Ullage the pamphlet is of great value. About forty members of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society nttf^nded the recent regular meeting, a feature of which was an interesting address by Professor G. E. Adams, of the State Experiment Station upon "Rhode Island Soil Adapted to Fruit Culture." President M. M. Burdick occupied the chair. Professor Adams used a map to illustrate his remarks, and told of the various classes of soil existing throughout different sections of the State and their individual adaptability to fruit culture. An interesting dis- cussion followed the paper. There was a small showing of fruits and flowers on the tables. A number of growers hereabouts, who use the advertising columns of The Florists' Exchange, are not a lit- tle amused at the methods in vogue by another trade publication, the man- agement of which per.sists in "lifting" new advertisements from the Ex- change and inserting them in its col- umns, the terms being "FREE OF CHARGE, AND ON APPROVAL." One florist 'was heard to state that he has used The Exchange as an ad- vertising medium for over six years, and every adv. had been copied by its rival. Among the window displays of .sea- sonable stock during Christmno ^rppk the following were especially attract- ive and commendable: Macnair. a fine showing of Enchaiitress carna- tions, adiantums and red bells of tis- sue and immortelles. T. F. Keller, a nice display of Gloire de Lorraine be- gonias, violets and roses. Kelly's Greenhouses, begonias and azaleas: O'Connor. Boston ferns, primulas and berried plants; T. J. Johnston, ardis- ias. Scott ii ferns and poin.settias: Johnston Brothers, carnations, the fin- est to be seen; E. J. Johnston, azaleas, cyclamen, araucarias. crotons and ar- disias; J. F. Wood, novelties, bells and greenery of every kind. Wreaths com- posed of laurel or ground pine, with a few red immortelles, met with ready disposal everywhere. The display of greens on Crawford street bridge was larger than usual, and stock cleared cut at good prices. G. S. W. E.A.BEAVEN SODiBeni Wilt Silai "And Florists' Hardy Decorative Happlies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltiDg. JAPANESE MOSS Packed in paper cartons. "Moss and nothing out Mobs"; no sticks or dirt. Less than half the rice of German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., foreign. St Donaestlo Specialties, 39 Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocti, fall weight, 50-lb. case, 97.00; 26'lb case, t3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; »3.76 per 6000. LBUCOTH*!: SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90c. per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss— Large bale, $1.75; by freight, $2.00. Oreeu Sheet Moss- Perbbl.8ack,$2.50. All Kinds ot Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshover, '^X'SiS^X: New Yirk Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BRILLIANT Galax and CDDAVC Leucothoe orHAIJ Wholesale Traile Solicited J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE dllLIIX M LEDCOTPE Direct from the woods to the dealer. GAliAX, green and bronze 60c. per 1000 liEUCOTUOE SPKAV.SlKreen only) $2.00 " Special prices on lois of lOu.Oi o and up. Terms strictly cash, F. O, B., Klk Park, N. C. F. W. RICHARDS & CO.. Banner Elk. N. C. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss, 1.6 bb Bale, $1.25; 3 Bales, $3.2.'^; BBales, $5.00; PhK Moss, 10 Bales, $7.60. Poles. 2 Inch butt 8 feet long, $16.00 per 1000; 2}i Inch butt 10 ton 12 feet long. S22.50per 1000. H. R. AKER8, Clialswortli, I«. J. Meation The Florists' Exchange when writing. CniFFON 4 6, 10. 13 and 18 inch, all colors RIBBONS »' i""^ a*M colors. Write for Prices. .'. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. llentloa Hie Florlata* Exchange wbeo wrttinff. NEW CROP GALAX UendoD Tbe Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc. Green and Bronze $1 .OO per 1000; 10,000 lots $7.50 Hardy Cut FERNS n^ncr' $ I .50 per ( OOO. Discount on large orders. Head(iuarterfl for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire I>esigns, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, fold- ing and blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. UCUDV U DHDIUCnu ff. PH 8 & 1 1 Province St. Boston, Mass. nLlinl M. nUDIndUn flbUUi, L. D. Telephone, Malu 20I8. Mention tbe FloristB' Exchange when writing. Number one Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1 per 10(10. Brilliaut Bronze or Green Galax, 76ct8. per lOOO.gl Southern Suillax 50 pound cases $5.60. We lan supply you with fresh made laurel ifest'ioning all winter and ^athi-red fresh dally from tlie wood^, 4, 5 and 6 eta. per yard. Sample lot ou application. Bunch Laurel, 35 cts. per large bun- dle. Fine line for decorating purijoaes. Try tbe beautiful pines. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN COHPANY, NE'W SALEM, MASS. Mfiitloii Tbe Fkirist.s" Exchange when writing. 26 The Florists' Exchange r[ Bfll Ben Hasli Washington Red Cedar of Louisiana_Cypress and OCR FACILITIES IN0KBA8ED ^^H^P OUB PRICES RIGHT OCR ORADK INTABIABI.T THE BEST Write (or Catalogue and Estimate, when flgarlng on your new bouses. A. OIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. UentloD The Flortflta' Excban^e when wiitJo^. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS '*NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GYPRiaS Is Far Mchre DuRAa.e Jhan PINE rCYPRESi% SlASH BARS UPT(3 32 FEETOR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTK£R BUILDiNG MjflitERIAt MEN FURHISHED TO SURERINTEND EWCJION WHEN DESiyM:D. Stod'fOr our Circull8s. ' ■THE^w:Steam3 lymtja? (o. flETOWSETj^BOSTONj^KsS. ^ Mention The I'lorists' Exchange when writing. m TTTT "Absolutely Sale and Reliable." Ask your frleodOL OUR COMPETITORS BEGIN WHERE WE LEAVE OFF With a quarter century start of Uiem .we are | 8tUl ket-n tor improveraeot, but our esper- f lenro keejiH us from adding foolish rrlll>i to TANK and TOWER PLANTS W.E. CALDWEI.I.CO.,I-oul«ville,Kj I//OLET CULTURE Price, $1 50 Potfpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Go. Ltd., New York SYRACUSE RED POTS " To-morrow Never Comes ' Do not wait for to- morrow. Life Is un- certain. Order Syracuse Red Pots at once for Sprlnc planting. We will ship order when yon ' are ready. Have' your order reserved^ ,■, Sypupose Pottery Co., Hyracuse, N. Y. Mention The Elorists* Exchange when wrltinK. IlfflTEEN APHIS PUNK) THE ORIGINAL AND6ENU1NE ^ NlCOTINEfUNKiANr WIDELY IMFTATED BUT NEVER tQUAUD iNlfORMiwALTOEffKMl DON T Af CEPT INFCRIOR tMITAnONS PRICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS »652 PERCASE OF TWEWE BOXeS. 'JJICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUM. MC Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Best kind, bent of Its kind for all hand work, is the Success 'Knapsack Sprayer] Knapsack and Buckel Sprayer Combined. I Brass pninp with bronze ball valves, & gal. cotipor i tank, lUL'ChatilL-al agitator; pump worked with either hand. Arranged for eaay carrying and haDdlln^. WE MAKE 20 STYLES SPRAYERS. Hand, Bucket, Knapaat-k, Barrel, Field, power. We meet all wants. Send for free catalog, THE OEMING CO.. SALEM, OHIO. \ \W^ HEMON * eUBUELL. I '^^^^ WMteni AgU., Chlckgo. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. USE. KRICK'S Florists' ImmortellG Letters INSCRIPTIONS, ETC. Highest Awards AVherever Exhibited These Letters and Desires are made of the best Immor- telles,wlredon wooden frames, having holes drilled In thnm to Insert torith-plcks by which tLey aro fastened in the design. Give them a trial. You will find theMe Letters to bo sape- rioT to any in the market. I'j-lDch Letters and Figures per 100, $2.50 2-lnch Letters and Figures " 2.50 2 '..-Inch Letters " * 3.0O Add 10c. per lOOon 2 and 2>^ in. Letters If by mall W.C.KRICK, J.lS^St. BROOKLYN, H.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CUT PLOIHILR BOXES Are Made By Edwards & Docker Co. PHILADELPHIA Get Prices Save Money I Uentlon Ttie riorlata' Exchange whrn writing. GEO. M. GAPLAND Iron Cutters and Posts I'atented l>eceiiiber 27th, IS'Jtt. Send for Catnlocue. Garland's Guttere will keep enow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers" Market. Mention Hie Florists' Exchange when writing. 05SIQ BROTHERS .. ""•'■■«-^w ARTIFICIAL LEAVES A// Styln in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. ,07 ni-.i RnAailUiail NfW VORH Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Traae only, *«" lft»l Ul VllUWay, llin IVKll R Mention Tlie Florista' E!xcbange when writing. REED «e KELLER 122 W. Seth STREET NEW YORK Importers and 0* | ^\ D I O T Q' ttllDDI IBC Oalax Leaves and Uanalacturers of ^ fca\/ f\ lO I O OWr^^klBO Decorative Greenery New York Aganta for Oftldwell'a, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smllax. Uentlon Hie Florists* Exchange when writing. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000» $6.25 MANUFArTtlRKI* BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. Tbafa th« kind wa mftke — have been tince '73. JAS, M. OnlANT, Engraving 'ind''prlntlng 706 Chestnut Strett, PHIUDELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The riorUtii' Bxfhange when writing. SHEEP MAINIRE DKLED AND QROUND Mixes immediately with the soil WRITB US FOK PAKTICUI,AR8 NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Mention The riorlsts' Biebange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. I'riee per crate 1-jO 7 in. pots ill CI !ites,S4.20 (JU » '■ ■' 8-i» HAND MAI>E 4,S 9 in. pots hi tiute, $3.60 4H Hi " " 4 80 24 11 " " 3.ei> •J4 1-2 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 CIG " ■ " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Ctit Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cabIi with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire GOE BROS22X'wrs.^..Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. I'rice per crate 15U0 2 in. 1 nta 111 crate .»4.H« 1000 2H 5.25 1500 2 Hi 0.00 10(X)a C CO aOl) 3!^ 5.80 500 4 4.50 S20 5 4.51 1«« ' " 3.16 Columbus, O. Sundry Sprays. President Stephens, of the Co- lumbus Florists' Club, and superin- tendent of Greenlawn, is recovering from a severe illness. C. A. Roth, who v^as interviewed briefly, thinks that there is too much "wind" in tlie great florists' boom, as comjnonly reported at such a season as this; that this state of things is rather overdrawn, but, if true, would tend to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. by scai'ing people away fi'om the flower shops. Although a conservative, Mr. Roth is a very en- ergetic one, and says that by Easter he will be mainly supplying his stock to work up from his new plant in the South End. Although Governor-elect Pattison recommends simplicity in the coming inauguration ceremonies, the decora- tions at Memorial Hall for the inaugu- ral ball, and at other places, will call for much material and artistic talent. Have violets gone out of fashion? Local dealers claim to have sold last week all they could get their hands on at $3 per hundred. The Columbus Horticultural Society celebrated its si.itieth anniversary last Saturday by re-electing most of its old officers and listening to some elabo- rate papers. As the meetings are not held in Columbus, but out at the uni- versity, where they are attended mostly by students, and little or no elToct seems to be made to keep in touch with practical working horticul- turi.'^ts, the title seems rather a mis- nomer. The society is eminently re- spectable, though twenty years ago it had fifty active members, and now sixty, which does not show a rapid in- cre.Tse, B. Cleveland. News Notes. Fred Moritz lias purchased the entire greenhouse plant of Jacob Bauers, Ansel avenue, and has re- moved same to his own place at 62 Edmunds street. Geoi'ge .SiTiith the florist on Craw- ford road and Wade Park, will, it Is understood, quit the business in the Spring. One Of the Bramley's of the firm of Bramley & Sons. Becker avenue, has purchased the Collins & Harrison flower store on Euclid avenue. Grant Wilson Company have opened up a new store in Park Building in Public Square. I am requested to correct an error in regard to the plant of R. Addicott and Son, East Cleveland. Their green- houses are 24 by 350 feet in width and length, and not as I stated 200 feet, Willi 20 foot additions. OGDEN GAUL A Generous and Sensible Employer. Enclosed find checlt for $4 for tour subscriptions to The Florists' Exchange. Send to the parties whose names are given herewith. They are men working for me, and I thought a subscription to your paper was as good a Christmas gift as I could make them. W. H. KNAPP. Ncvvtonville, Mass. January 6, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 27 A STIC A USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., Nrw YORK SGOiiay iDviDGimi! Boiieis FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM Boilers that respond qatckly and are nnequaled for their efflciency, simplicity of con- struction and economy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Qenulne Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) at lowest market prices. HORTICULTURAL BUILDING ot EVERY DESCRIPTION JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Bortugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY n. O. ScoLLAT, Mgr. KHtahlislied it Years UentloD The Florists* BxchaDire wbeo writing. •HI norticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Purtio&e for Private and Commercial Use. We alBO manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sa«h and Frames, Iron and ^Vood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Patty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. W^EBER (Si CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New Vork Uentlon The Florists* Bzchance when vrltlDS. Evans Improved Challenge UulltT tjearlng, BPlf-oillnK 'Itv vi'-e automatic stop, eoU'I link clialii make the IMPKoVKI) CIIA-LLKSCE tln^ moBt perffct ftpparatus in the market. write for cataloKne and prlcei iH'fore placing yotir orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE DESIBNER and BUILDER Greenhouse Material VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for prices 1^ A ^ ^ I n V ^ an lloulen Avenue, • VAOOllVI JKRSEV CITY, N.J. UentloD the FlorlBts* Bxcban^e when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention Ifte FlorUta* Exchnoge when nrltlog. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling cnpH ; the most powerful, U-awt foniplieated, very com- jja^t, witlii-aweof operation. The New IJaplex Gutter, over Hix niilen in hho and biKhly recommended : the only arlp proof gutter in the market. The Htandurd Betarn fileam Trap has no equal for BlmpUcity or its workings. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD, Youngstown. (L UeottoD the Florists' Bzchaive when wrltliw- ■^ ^^ ■ ■ ■■> p% ■% HH p% m I p% ^% Write to uB If your boilers need BOILER REPAIRS ':^.r.^'T?Jt''^TJ: ""- JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1135 Broadway, New York Mention The riorlste' Bxcbaoge when writlac. ^^^^ DO YOU EiZE same trouble this winter, but send for me WALTER THOMPSON, RBtop to think of the troubles yon had with your HKATINO LAHT WI>TKK. Don't have the I am expert In designing and Installing heating apparatus Heating Engineer, Ia-c-iu P|4v H I 2195 Boulevard, lierSey Ulllf Hi Us Mention The FlorlJts' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCIi rITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENT!LATI!VG APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS.. PHILADELPHIA, PA Bnn) roB 0U1OUI.AB8 Snccessors to JENNINGS BBOa GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact tenn'. red cedar posts In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. 'Xeady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE^FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all BuppUes netded in new or reconstruotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd si., CHICAGO. "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" «7yT»E extend our tlianks for the liberal patronage bestowed \f^ upon us during the past year and hope to again be favored with your orders for 1906. Wo want to mak<5 the coming year an eventful one in this business. Plans have been perfected and extensive preparations have been made to talte care of your orders next year, in a manner that will satisfy the most critical and oxaetiiig. Wo solicit your Inf|uirie8, knowing that we can give you the very best material, workmanship, and service that cannot be excelled. All correspondonce will receive our very best attention. JOHN C. MONINQER CO. lis E. BLACKHAWK STREET CHICAGO > »♦♦«♦♦♦♦ »♦*♦♦♦♦« »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦«♦•*«« ♦»»»♦»»» ♦ »♦♦♦ * Mention The Klorlsts' Exchange when writing. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. First Quality Strickly Clear GULF CYPRESS I For GREENHOUSE purposes nothihg surpasses our material either in durability, or in excellence of workmanship. PRICES REASONABLE. QUICK SERVICE is assured in filling all orders. HOTBED SASH. , CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS BENCH MATERIAL . LocK]bANi> Lumber Co. . . ^ . LpCKJbANP,0, ^ c& GREENHOUSE MATERIAL PIPE FITTINGS Igparalfls Tw/ln Section S. JACOBS & SONS, f^lltn'r UentloD Tlie Florist** Exchaiiffe wb«i wrlttnf. Everything Furnished for Building 'a've Brooklyn, N.Y. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON 6REENH0USE MFG. CO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Send for catalogue Qet the best 28 The Florists' Bxchange January 6, 1906 WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PI.nMOSr8, itronit, Sln.potB, 76«. per dOT.. KM perloO; 2K In. pots, 60o. per doz. SS OOber 100. ASPABAOrs COMORENSIS, from 3 tn. pots. etrODK, 760. per doi., KM per 100. ASPABAOrS8PKENOEBI.8trong,31n.potB, 7So per doz., IS.OO per 100; 2« In. pots. 60o. per doi.. »3.00 per 100; 2iii.pot«. 12.00 per 100; from «W in. pots. $1.60 i,erdoz.,«10.00perlOO. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. potB. »1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz.; 16.00 per 100. . , HYDRANGEA, ThoB. Hogg, from open ground, 6 to 8 branchee. $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. PARIS DAISY, 3 In. pota, 76c. per dOz.,$6.00 N^W PARIS DAISY, Queen Aleiandra, IH ■ In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. ECONYMCS, golden, Tsrlegated. 'rem 6 In. , pots, laive plants splendid for Window Boxes, PRI»Ilji,A°^bBCONICA, from 2H in. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. «« eiaei K nth a Rot streets, C EISEbBi PHII,ADEI,PHIA.PA, Mention The Florleti' Exchenge when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET. CHICAGO GROW OR GO, If You Don't Grow Right Your Profits Go Wrong, A man will take every ijossible pains in selecting an economical boiler and then build a house that cancels all that economy. Don't you know that the many patented forms of construction put into our houses, bear just as vitally on the successfal economical growing of your plants as they do upon the durability of the house ? Don't you know that our galvanized angle iron eave plate, not only stiffens the house, but casts the least possible shade, and keeps the roof free from ice and snow? Can't you see the economy, ^he practical side of having 50 years of knowing go into your houses ? We know there are a lot of things you don't know about the B. H. P. Co. Houses, Send for catalogue M-G and find them out. BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO, Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers Boston Branch: 819 Tremont BIdg. 1133 Broadway, Cor. 26th St., N. Y, Mention _ The Florists'_ Exchangre when writing. Boilers made of the best of material, ebell firebox BheetB and heada of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information, m; Uentlon The Florl«t«' Bicbange when writing. ************ ^ Holds Class Firmly See the Point 49~ PEERUSS Glazing I'oliits kre thcbcflt. No riphi-- or li;(ia. Box of 1,000 (>'.'iutB 75 cu. poitpKid. ^ DENBT A.DRRER, ; I 714 Cbntnat 8t.. Phllft.,Pk. ■•••••a» UentloD The Florlstv' Excbanee when writing. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot- Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address THE HERENDBEN MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. P. GENEVA. N. Y. 38 Oortlandt Street, NEW YORK OKLAHOMA OITY, O. T. Fartnan Boilers have been awarded the Certificate of MeritatFive differert Fioiista' Oonventlona. Have a record of 20 years. Over 26,000 in use. Sellimo Aqemts : EDW. 8. DB\N, Bloomlngton, 111. E. K. BVRR. LiOf)9i9. W i A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal DcSJgnS Sl>PPLIE» BETWEEN 40th AND KTAl] VtiXiU 4Ut STREETS, llLlV lUKIV :NPOeTER AND DtALER IN TLODISTS' ;i FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, Z OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406. 40S. 410. 412 East 34th St ^ WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE M«>nTlon T.. i"i>rtiitM' Rx<>htiDa» wbpo wrltlnK GROWERS YOU want to have the reputation for PERFECT BLOOMS. YOU want your TRADE TO INCREASE and your REPUTATION to spread. You can secure ati this by unlng NICOTICIOE in your houses, either as a fumigrant or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of tliat, and the experience of users throujch many years shows it is SAFE. The cost per can is n t so low aft some other preparations, but ttie WORK DONE is so g:reat— THAT'S THE POINT I Send along your address and we will see if we cannqt make you one of our customers. The name of OUR preparation is NICOTICIDB. THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., Department F., LOUISVILLE, KY. Uentlon The Klorlsu* Exchange when writing. HEATING HEATING Lot me famish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you 9 Write for Prices on HEATING SUPPLIES ot AH Kinds Sastem Agent Furman and Eroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON W*si Side l«e. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Florlatft* Bxcbange when writing. cnip riA^iPERd WATERPROOF CREPE PAPER, Red Porto Rico Mats Beech Sprays BASKETS in Large Assortment SEMD FOR CATALOG H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.^°%^H^,rA°?ELVH".A''* The florists' 5u|>ply House of America Uention The F!oriBt«* Elzchange wbftn writing. SUPPUEMEIVT WITH THIS ISSUE We are a straight aJtoot and aim to grow into a vigorouit plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. 2 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JANUARY J3, J906 One Dollar Per Year TARRVTOWN FERN (^ephrolepis Hleg^antissima) The Best Selling Novelty Ever Introduced Sells on Sight This Fern was the Feature at the Kansas City Show All the Bon Ton Florists are handling it and acknowledge that it is the most elegant and beautiful plant they have ever offered for a house decoration. Has all the elegance of the rarest Exotic and the hardiness of the Boston Fern. ITS VAI l]F '^ emphasized by the tact that it still commands the same prices at llO TrtUUU ^hieh it was originally placed upon the market. flPRFI? FARI Y Because although we have a large stock at present, the demand UIV,UI.IV L,/\I\L,I jg ]iijg]y ,0 e.xceed it. The best selling sizes for retail are the 6 and 8-inch pans. SPECIAL. — We offer a sample box of 6 of each of these sizes, 12 plants in all, value $27.00, for $24. GO net. Packed carefully and selected, and safe arrival guaranteed. PRICES Strong plants for immediate sale, 6-inch pans, $1.50 each; 8-inch, $3.00 each; extra strong plants, SVa-inch, very fine, $50.00 per 100; strong established stock in 2;:^-inch pots for growing on, $25. OO per 100. 'You know all about the gold and silver medals and certificates and highest lionors this Fern has won wherever exhibited. In ordering: please state whether to ship in pots or not and DON'T put ofl' ordering: until winter weather makes shipping risky. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=flndsoii, N.Y. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus SPLENDID NEW CROP Good heavy strings, 8 ft. long SOc. Each SEND IN YOUR ORDERS EARLY W. n. Elliott, Brighlon, Mass. Florists Flower Seeds NEW CROP FOR PRESENT SOWING 10 PKR CKNT. SPKCIAI. CASH DISCOUNT on orders uver $2.00 for Flower Seeds If the caBh is enclosed. Tr. pkt. Oz. AGEKATl'M, Inipeiinl Dwail, hlue go 10 $0 2". Imperial Dwarf, white 10 25 Blue I'erfHi'ttoii, dwarf ITinf-ess rauliiii', tine for pots ALYssl'M. Sweet lb., Sl.25 .\l,vssi M. Little (Jem lb., »3.5(i ANTIKKIIIM'M, Giants, separate colore. -. 30 ASTERS Queen of the Market. Tr. I'kt. 1-4 oz. Oz. White lb., S5.00 So 10 SO 20 go 50 I'lnk lb., 5,00 10 -20 Wi Si-arlet lb.. 6.00 Lif-ht Itlue ...lb., 5.50 I lai k Uliie lb., 5.50 -Mixed lb., 4.25 ItrniK'liliiK or Netnple's' 10 20 White Kose pink Ijiveiider lied Purple LiyhiBlue Daybreak Pink -Mixed . in.,jh;>.wi Viiiiieiiiiii't ITprieht While Uruii('hlii]£ \ niishitii's I'prlfcht I'liik Uraiichliiie . . Kxtrn Karl J Ihiln-iizollerii. White and pmk cnch Ideal KTerhlitonili Trade pkt. .ikpt 10 1 70 07. . SO 30 1 .W 1 25 50 finest strain m fXKt.ii. .-. nt.*. >eed6 :*)t: 1-4 oz Si 00 PETTMA "Vniiichnii H iSesf Mixture of Large- Flow t-riuf; p(iiiiii:isjti-A .e pkt. (1000 seedsisob. Spkts. for Jl.-jr, Vaiitfhuii's iluiiblo Petunias, ini?ced, trade jikt (1000 sends ) >] INI l»oiil>ic p,,,.,- « hlt<-.2'>ii seed^. 50c. Exlrii l-iiruvriowurhie. double fringed. This eztra rhnjir shrill ] iM .liiiri's al lOUt 30 per ccHt. of spleiidid iluuhli- liiii^'fd ilL'wers. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) COe.: 1000 seeds. SI i». Trade pkt. SALVIA. Clara Bednian (Bonfire) .S0 2r> " "Drooping Siiikes,"l-4 oz. 50e 25 Splfiidens \.. ir. SMI LAX. new erop.Mlb.GOc. lb. S2 00 lo stock Vaiiichun'A \ew (ilaiit Brunch Iiiie White urows 5 feet high. 10 to 15 spikes 80 per cent, double, • tradL- pkt. .We. Stock Beauty of Nice, pink, SSOseedsSGc.U-Soz. SLOO Oz. S2 2& 1 [« VERBENA L'huK n.-Mt" Mixture Caiididis-iiinH. w lute 1-J oz. Dftian. -■ l.rmlil.-st searlet 1-4 oz. Maiiihinlli.nii\.-d 1-4 oz. .Ma mm. .111. ulul.- 1-4 oz. Mayflower, striped on red ground 1-4 OZ. Mamniotli purple 1-1 oz. ' Trade pkt. .50<- .25 Oz- S2 00 80 1 00 1 00 I 00 KauqlianiGe^tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St. Greeohouses. Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK WE DID NOT WITHDRAW ROBERT CRAIQ From any exhibition to avoid competition with any of Its rivals, but allowed It to stand and abide by the DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES We are Claiming No Premiums which Robert Craig Did Not Win Our Victories are Won with Our Blooms and Not with Tongue and Pen. Robert Craig has been Awarded the following: Unparalleled List of Honors : Preliminary Oertlflcate— American Oarnatlon , Philadelphia Society, 1001, 92 pollute, ^ ^ . Final Certificate of Merit— American Carnation Society, 1906. 88 points. Special Diploma— American Institute of New York, 1904. First Class Certificates of Merit as follows : MaBsachusetts Horticultural Soriety. 1S)4. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 1904. New York Florists' club, 1904, Stt points. New York Florists* Club, Confirmatory Judg- ment, 1904, 93 points. Morris Co., N. J.. Gardeners and Florists' Society, and also Special Prize. Gold Medal. Kansas C.ty Flower Show. 1905, for best seedling on exhibition. Lawson Silver Medal. 1905. Socletr American Florists' Silver Medal, 1905. Silver Medal World's Fair Flower Show at St. Louis Philadelphia: Craig Cup, Best Undissemlnated Seedling, 190*. Oralg Cup. Best Uudissemlnated Seedling, 1905. Q. Hartman Euhn Special Prize, for Best Un* disseminated Seedling, 19*^4. G. Hartman Kuhn Special Prize, for Best Un- disseminated Seedling, 1905. Chicago : First for Best 100 Blooms Scarlet. 1904. First for Best Scarlet Seedling. 1904. First for Best 20 Blooms Scarlet Seedling. 1905. New York : 2 First Premiums. 1906. EanpasClty : First for Best20Bloome Scarlet Seed- ling. 191)6. Boston. Mass.: First for Best 25 Blooms Scarlet Seedling. 1905. ' Tarrytown. N. Y. : First f r Best Scarlet, 1905. New Haven. Conn. : First for 25 Scarlet. 1905. St- Louis. Mo. : First for 100 Blooms Any Scarlet. 1905. Milwaukee. Wis. : First for 50 Blooms Any Scarlet, 191)6. Providence, R. I. : First for 25 Blooms Any Scarlet. 1906. We are now delivering the Strongesi and Healthiest Cuttings ever sent out. Do not delay sending in your orders. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N.Y. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 35 30 The Florists' Exchange CROP 1905 Fresh Seeds Asparagus Plum, ^anus, 100 seeds TSc, 1000, $6.50 " Sprengeri, 100 " 20c , 1000, .75 Begonia Vernon, trade pkt.. 25c. Lobelia, Crystal Palace, eompacto, dwf., td. pkt. 25c. Petunia, large flowering.. Salvia, Scarlet Sage.. Verbena. Mammoth.. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 15c. 25c. 25c. 25c. $1.00 Cocoanut Fibre, bushel $1.25. Fine for propagating. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 201 Fulton Street. NEW YORK Mention The Florlsta' Exchapge when wrmng. ^. Stocks, Princess Alice, for cutting.. Boston Market, for pots.. Pyrethrum aurea. Golden Feather.. Phlox, Fire Ball, dwarf " Snowball Bellis Perennls, mixed Pansy, Special Blended. WHEN IN NEED OF SDiDinei-FioiieriD!! SDlBs >Vrlte to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALS! Per 100 1000 Gladiolus America $16.00 $100.00 Gladiolus Augusta 4.00 30.00 OladioluBiWblte and light, mixed. 1.60 12.00 Ismene Orandiflora 6.00 60.00 Lilium Philippinense 16.00 160.00 ai.ADIOLI and LILIES In great variety. Trade list tree. 260 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent. cash with order. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention The FlorletH' Ktchange when writing. CHOICE SEI.BCTIO?( OF B TUBEROUS ROOTED fk egoniaS GOLD MB1>AL STRAIN. SINGLE Tarletles are Yellow, Scarlet, Orange, Pink and White. $3.00 per 100; mixed colors, $2.75 per lOO. DOUBLE Tarletles, same colore as single, $4.00 per 100; mixed colors, 93*75 per 100, Cash or satisfactory reference mu&t accom- pany order. Order at once from N. LePagi, \tt^"l^, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Telephone 526 L Mt. Vernon Agent for Hubert & Co., Ltd., England. MeptlOD the FlurlstB' Bxchange when writing. KXTRA CHOICU FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention The Floriata' Eaohange when writing. SHAMROCK ...IRISH... strong and line plants. Better order early- ♦4.00 per 100: or Goc. per doz., by mail. XXX SEEDS Verbena. Improved mammoth, the very finest erown, mixed. 1000 seeds. 26c. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds, &uc. Phlox Painila Couipacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 2&c. AlysBuni Coiupactam. The most dwarf and compact variety grown ; i)erfect little balls when grown Id pots. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-fiowerlng fringed varletieB, mixed ; simple 'and double. BOOBeeilB. Jl.f'O; half pkt. BOc. Pansy, FIneHt Giants. The best large-flower- ing varletlep. i-rltlcally selected ; mixed, 6000 seeds *1.0(i : half pkt. 60c. Petunia. .New Star ; from the finest marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 26c, Salvia " UouHre." Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds, 40c. CASH. Extra count of eeedB In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home oC Primroses Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All. English and Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, r/o°?oTe'ir*'' 114 Chamberii Street. NEW VOBH QUALITY ALITYI&y SEND FOB OATALOOVE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :!♦» W«.t 14th St., New Yo BURPEE'S SEEDS PBII^ADBLPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain, grown especi"- ally for us; 85 to 90 per centi double flowers. Pure white, l-soz., 76c.; 1 oz., $6.00. Other colors, H oz., 80c. ; 1 oz.. $4.00, W. W. RAWSON &. CO. Seedsmen 12 & 13 FANEDIL HALL SQ„ BOSTON, MASS HOnSC SHOE BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD &C0. 12W. Broadway, NEW YORK p Jl u u A o $.35 per dozen. Charges paid. UMnnHO AUeiaanla, Austiia, ChaB. Hen- derson L, Patry. Rainbow, Explorateur Cramp- bell, Marecbal Valllante, Mile. Berat, Secretaire Ghabanne. f.50 per doz. Alsace, Martha Washington, Paul Marquant.PenDBylTanla, Leonard Yaughan, All dry bulbB. Also 42 other varletif s. Including many novel- ties, larger quantities quoted on application. Gash please. FRANK CUMMINGS BULB AND PLANT CO- Office: 803 381h Avenue- Meridian, fVllss. Alter 50 Years we still keep up the old habit of giving ' special directions, when asked, in addition to those for raising each variety of vegetable and flower contained in our _ catalogue — sent free. J. J. II. ORRGORT i, HON, IlKrblehead, New Crop Cocos Weddeliana Seeds Per 100, $1.00; per 500, $3,50; per 1000, $6.00. Wholesale catalogue mailed free. ^TLI^PP e* WALTER CO , 50 Barclaij Street, N. Y. GLADIOLI Largest stock in the world. Quality the best obtainable. Groft'8 Hybrids and other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. T. Mention The Florlati* Bxchange when writing. MISHROOMS CORNELL EXPERIMENT STATION got two pounds ot mushrooms per sq. foot of bed with "TissuG-llDlliiiii Fore Spawn" You can do equally aa well If you use the right kind of spawn Our Illustrated booklet, "MUSHROOMS and MUSHROOM SPAWNS and GUIDE to MUSHROOM CULTURE/* is sent free. Every grower should have a copy. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO., Meramec Highlands and Pacific, Mo. la MUaHROOMS. WT. 4 LI aRSWN FROM TISSUE CULTURE PURE SPAWN." Address us at Pacitic, Mo. Upntlon The Florists' Bxchanee when wrlttne. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. VERBENA, Mammoth White. Pink, Blue. Scar- let, stri ued. Auricula flowered or mised, '4 oz. 25c ; oz. 7Ec. PETUNIA, Single, large flowered, fringed and stained, California Giants, each Tr. pkt.. 60c. Doultle large flowered filnged and stained. Tr. pkt. $1.00. SALVIA, Bonfire, Tr pkt.. 26c. )i oz. 7Cc; oz $■2 fiO. Hplondons, ^4 oz, 30c; cz., $1.00. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, Separate colors or mised. li'U 8Hed8. oUc ; lOUO seode, fB.OO STOCKS, Dwarf Snowflake, Tr. pkt.. 25c; i„ oz , $2.6U. Large flowered ten weeks, Tr. pkt. ,25c; i^ioz., 70c. BEGONIA. Erfordll. Dwarf. Vernon, Vul-an, Zulu King, each, Tr. pkt ,25c. MIGNONETTE, King of the Dwarfs, Tr. pkt., 25c; ■.; OZ.. 6uc; OZ., $1.76. Blsmark, Tr. pkt. 15c : '_, oz. . 2Bc ; oz. 75c. MOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz., 3Bc; 4 oz , $1.25. Black Seeded, oz. 25c; 4 cz., 90c. LOBELIA. Crystal Palace Compacta, Tr. pkt., 16c; ^4 oz. 36e; oz, $1.26. BONORA. The New Plant Food, lb. 60c ; by mall 65c, 6 lb. per express, $2.60. Write for 1906 Whol-'sale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Robustus Genuine and Greenhouse Grown $3.00 per 1000 Seeds Cox Seed Co. 411,413,415 Sansome Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA VERNON SEED ^'°^ crop, own and most carefully gathored. Scarlet, rose red pale pink. 1-8 oz., 50c. trade ptk 16c. Begonia Bijou, 1-16 oz., 50c. Begonia Erfordia, 1000 seeds, 26c. Cash with order. JOHN RECK & SON, Bridgeport, Conn. LIL! ^i tm PIPS on hand, ot extra fine quality, BERLIN or HAMBURQ. Send for prices. Our Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners will be ready for mailing January 1. Sent free on application. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS J. M. THORBURN & CO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. *1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $,''.6.00. STUMP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. True Plumosus Nanus Asparagus Seed Harvested in my own greenhouse and unmixed with California or Southern grown seed. HaMEDIATE DEI.ITERV. 1000 lots $5.00 per 1000 Special Prices 5000 lots 4. go per 1000 on 10000 lots 4.00 per 1000 Larger Quantities Asparagus plants : 3>2 in., $4.oo per 100 ; $3S.oo per lOOd. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Telephone 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. January 13, 1006 The Plorists* Exchtinge 31 Grown at our Trial Grounds ^mM Salvia Splendens CLARA BKDMAN OR BONFIRE, trade packet, 26c.; per oz., $2.00; per i^lb.,$6,50. Special quotations will be made on one pound anil over. Nck^^r Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed rT \\' GREENHOUSE GRO1VN-100 seeds, 6Cc; 1000 seeds t6 00; 6000 seeds, $22.60. ^ SMILAX SEED I #*/^t^ Per o«., 20c; per Xll>., 60e: per pound, $2.00. K^lKJy MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED The largest flowera and the most brilliaut and distinctive colors ;ind markings, offered to the trade. Separate colors, per 1000 seeds. 25c; .'iOOO seeds. 00c; per oz., $1.25. Brilliant Mixture, per 1000 seeds, 20c; 3000 seeds, f.Oe; per oz., ?1 00. Sop our oft'er of Begooias and Gloxinias in last Issue. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa Ifentlon ttap Finrlntfi* Flxetaaiurp wben wrltliur. HSPIR/EAS 12 100 Japoiilva, extra larpe clumps 40.75 $4. oO Coinpacta mullillora '76 4.50 Astilboides llorlbQDda 85 6 50 Snperbe, " Maeuificent " 1.00 6.50 LILY OF VALLEY 100 lOOO 2500 Rmpress. flues*, quickest forcer$1.60 $13.00 $30.C0 XXX Brand, later fine forcer 1.35 11.00 25.00 TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS single, white, rose, yellow, or- antxe, scarlet. crimson; separate 12 110 1000 colore; flne bulbs $0.40 $2.76 $25.00 Mixed colors 35 2.60 22.00 Double, in separate colors 66 4 60 40.00 mixed colors 60 4.00 38.00 GLOXINIAS In separate colors, white, rose, 12 100 1000 blue, Tlolet. red, tisered $0.60 $1,(10 $37.00 Allcolors, mixed..... 50 3.00 28.00 FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 12 100 Named sorts, brilliant colors $1.50 $10.00 Mixed, brilliant colors ,;. 1.26 8.00 SEEDS 100 lOOO Asparagus plumosus (ready) $0.50 $3.50 nanus (January) .80 4 00 8prenKerl(readyi500li$4.cO: .16 1.00 Fresh Fern Spores, tloriats' best sorts, per pkt., 25c.: per large pkt., 6Uc. Florists' Seed List ready by January. H. H. BERGER & CO., 27 Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing'. §LIBOCEDRUS DECURRENS, JUNIPERS, CAMELLIAS, ' GARDENIAS, R U BBERS, MAGNOLIA 6RANDIFL0RA and FUSCATA, KENTIAS, LATANIAS, PHCNIX, SPECIMEN ORANGES and LEMONS. ROSES TEAS' Field-Grown DOROTHY PERKINS MARIE FAVIE WEEPING MULBERRIES, WEIR'S CUT LEAF MAPLES. Hydrangea Otak»a others LONICERAS, WISTARIAS. All Flrst-ClaKS. Prices and catalog for the asking P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Inc. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA. GA. Uentlon tbn Florlita' Bxehans* when wrltlne. las CHOICEST VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. All Flowering Stock. $3.00 per lOO, $25.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Mpntlon Thp FlorlBtn' Blichange whpp wrlHpp. CALIFORMA PRIVET A large stock of fine 2 and 3-year-old "ColumbuB Oblo.Noy. 6, '05 Chas. Black, HIghtstown, N J. DearSIr.— Privet (lOOO) reached us In fine condition and la very Batlsfactory. Franklin Park Floral Co." 3 yr. transplanted, 18 to 24 In., well-branched and strong, $2.W per 100; $16.00 per lOUO. 2 to 3 ft., very strong and well branched, $3,00 per 100; $20.00per 1000. 2-year-old, 15 to 20inche9, light. 3 or more branch- es. $1.00 per 100; »8.00 per 1000. 20 to 30 Inches, well branched. $2.00 per 100; $13 00 per 1000. fiOOOand over at $10.00. 2>^to 3 feet. fine. $3.00 per 100; $2,000 per 1000. 6000 and over at $17.60. 3 to 4 feet, strong, selected. $1.00 per 100. Packed free of charge. Address Chas. Black, HIghtstown, N.J. Mt'titlon The Florlata' Excbaoirp when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. P.O. No. I. rioboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Specie sum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES moderate: Mpntinn t\\f irinrl.ts' nT<*hRnffe wh.n writing VANBEININGENBROS.&CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Offer for early spring delivery STANDARD AND DWARF H. P. ROSES at special low figures. Also offer all kinds of Ornamental Nursery Stock. Particulars to be had from our MR. J. C. VAN HEININGEN (are of Maltus & Ware, U Stone St., New York. Mention The Florists' Exohangs when writing. F. * F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growera TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment IICDtlon The Florlste' Kxcbsnxe when wrltlnf. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Catalograe Free Micliell's Mew crop FLOWER SEEDS. Now ready for delivery. ABparaKUS i'lumosus Nanus. greeiiliimsp tjrowu seed.. strictly fresh. per luoseeiiy. 6ne *. *5 00 per looo seeds- Aaparaicus SpreBKerii. per lOO seeds 15c. ; 75c. per looo seeds. Tr. pkt. Oz. AlyBSam, I.ittle Ciem .10- '35. As*er. Qui-en nf Market, dark blue. Uttlit blue, pink, scarlet, white and mixed, eaclt.20- -60. Caleiiclula, (Iranditlora .10. .15. Oancl.vtuft, Eiiir>ress .10. .25. Inipa'tleuH, Snltaua -30. Lobelia, ('rystal Talace Compacta .30. 1 50. Lobelia, Crystal Palace Speeiosa -20. .60- Maurandya, Barclayana .20. 1.26- Maurandya, Mixed -20. 1.25- Moon Klo^vcr .15. .50 Petunia, Uranditlora Fringed -50. Petunia, Dwarf Inimitable .50. Plilox Drummundli, riwarf Mixed 40. 1.76. SalvlaBonllre i('laraBedmani.40. 2 60 Salvia S|ili/ndeiis .25.162. smilax Mue. i„r "i lb. -10. .26. XtiunberKia, ]\Iixed .15. .50. ■V.Tbenn, Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue. Pink, scarlet, striped white, and mixed, ea -30. ISO- Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. HY. F. Michell Co. Flower Seed Specialists. 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia.Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MAMMOTH VEBRENASI Pink, Purple, Scarlet, Striped "White, each, per oz., $J.25; per pkt., 25c. The above colors, fine mixed, J pkt., 25c. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange jwhen jwritlnj. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor. N Y.. president; L. L. May. St. Paul Minn., first vice-president: O- B McVay. Birmingham, AJa.. second vice-president; C. B. Kendel. Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. .ST PAUL. — S. T. Haines, in charge o£ L. L. May & Company's catalogue department, was passing the cigars around on the advent of a baby girl, PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Seedsmen and growers are complaining of the inferior quality of sweet peas that are being received from seed growers; it is said that unfavorable weather for growing and maturing the crop is responsible. W. ATLANTA, GA. — Otto Katzenstein & Company had a very severe fire in their building, 68 South Pryor street. The blaze started on the ground floor, destroying the offices on the second floor, and did considerable damage to the stock of tree seeds on the top floor. The Arm is in tempor- ary quarters now, but expects to re- sume regular routine again quite soon. ATCO, N. J. — David Herbert & Son announce that they have purchased the property and business of L. K. Peacock, Inc., including the entire stock of the Peacock dahlias, and will continue the business on a more ex- tensive scale. They have secured the services of L. K. Peacock and all the experts who have been associated with - him. DENVER, COL. — Barteldes & Com- pany have secured a very valuable piece of trackage property, facing the Union Depot, upon which they will erect a five-story warehouse, with all modern appliances, for the easy and rapid handling of their field seed trade. The building is to be started this Spring. The weather is unusually fine for this time of the year; although being very dry, it is not very good for Winter grain. H. No. 2, Many Varieties at 4c. 160 varieties of Rose.s, Btrong, 2;, Inch pot plants, as low as »20.10 per lOOO ; wrlle tor list. 400,0UU Shrubs for transplaming, send for list. Baby Rambler, 2,1, Inch pots plants, $6.00 per IDO. Orlnison Rambler, 2 Inch pole, M.OO per 100. Hybtld Perpetuals. No. l.fleld grown. 110 00 per luo. Send for wholesale list. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO,, Elizabeth.N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. M. THORBURN & CO., New York. — Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, etc., also Trade List for Janu- ary, 1UU6. This is one of the most hand- somely gotten up catalogues that has come to us the present year. It is up to the high standard of this firm, in the presentation of its offerings. Many choice new things in floWers. plants and vegetables are enumerated; and the catalogue is profusely illustrated with half-tone engravings and other pic- tures. Especially attractive are the cover designs, particularly the embossed illustration of the new potato, Noroton Beauty. Very interesting are the Illus- trations of covers and pages of the firm's older catalogues, dating back Into the early years of the last century, the concern being now in its second cen- tury of seed selling. The following bit ot the firm's history furnished will, we feel sure, be read with great Interest by all concerned. "Our earliest catalogues were little more than circulars. In 1822, a more pretentious book was sent out. It measured iV^-KT/a Inches in size, ana included fifty pages and cover. The index mentioned twenty-eight items. It is interesting to note that of so import- ant a vegetable as early cabbage there were nine varieties listed, only one ot which, 'Early York,' is in commerce to-day. The catalogue of 1827 was about the same size, but included 88 pages, mentioning 44 items in Its Index. On page 36 tliere was presented 'An Es- timate of Seeds Calculated to Crop a Garden of One Acre,' by which we learn that $25 was the sum required tor seeds to accomplish the use of that space. It is interesting to note that the old bills were not on printed forms. "The Thorburn Seed Store was locat- ed, up to 1S26, at No. 20 Nassau street, 'directlv opposite the new Dutch Church? in which year it was trans- ferred to No. 67 Liberty street, 'formerly the Friends' Meeting House,' and spoken of as 'a commodious two-story brick building 40x60 feet, lighted with twenty windows.' Following, No. 15 John street was our next location from which we moved in 1898 to our pres- ent four-story warehouse. No. 36 Cort- landt street. Next Summer we shall re- move to our new and capacious five- story building. No. 33 Barclay street, extending through to 38 Park place, 160 feet deep, and having a 25-foot frontage on each street." D. LANDRETH SEED COMPANY, Bristol, Pa. — Catalogue ot Seeds and Requisites, profusely illustrated. The list of novelties and specialties Is an interesting one. An illustration of Landreth's Intermediate Cabbage, and one of Landreth's Earliest Tomato, both in color, form the cover Illustrations. Worthy of careful perusal by seed buy- ers is an article embodied in the cata- logue dealing with "Pedigree Seeds Compared with Cheap Seeds," a signifi- cant sentence in which Is: "A cheap price for any seeds at once brands them as common and unclean." R. VINCENT. JR., & SON, White Marsh. Md. — Descriptive Geranium Cat- alogue: one of the most comprehensive catalogues of geraniums that has reached us. It is beautifully printed and Illustrated with half-tone engrav- ings, particularl.v attractive being the cover design, which represents a flower, and foliage, both In color and exceed- ingly life-like, of Geranium E. H. Trego. The firm Is to be congratu- lated on Its enterprise. TEXAS SEED AND FLORAL COM- PANY. Dallas. Tex. — Illustrated Cata- logue of Seeds and Plants for the South, Supplies, etc. A large list ot novelties and specialties is enumerated. Including the new Watermelon Angel Kiss, Nich- olson's Early Big Boll Cotton. Garden Huckleberry (Solanum nigrum), and Mexican Ever-blooming Tuberose. A T. BODDINGTON. New York. — Il- lustrated Catalogue of Seeds. Bulbs, Roots. Plants, etc. A very comprehen- sive list of novelties Is presented. "Quality" Is the watchword of this young, enterprising firm. A. N. PIERSON. Cromwell, Conn. — Il- lustrated Wholesale Trade List of Roses. Carnations. Chrysanthemums, Palms, Ferns, Easter Stock and other plants. 32 The Florists' Hxchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 6 In., $26.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. In fine assortment, them. Gall and Specimen Evergreens see HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Mention Tile FlorUt,' Bxchange when writing. _^^_ EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In fact everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAV STATB NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. Uentlon TTie Florists' Bxchsnge when writing. SHADE TREES RA^BLERd Home-Grown Plants PtllLADELPtllA RAMBLER 6 to ( (t $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100 3to«ft 1.75 " 12.00 4 to 6 ft »2.26 per doz. ; $16.00 per 100 2to3tt 1.60 " 10.00 •■ CRIM80N RAMBLER < tottt $2.26 perdoz. ; $15.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft $1.76 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/EAS-Van Houttel, A. Waterer. Blue and Prunlfolla. DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and Gracilis. SNOWBALLS— Pllcatum and Opulus. WEIQE- LIAS — Eosea, Florlbunda, Candida. Variegated. A LTH EAS — Double White, Violet and Bed. California Privet, Berberis Thunbergil, Hydrangea Qrand. Write for iirlces. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. ll«ndaa T%« Finrlata* ■xchaii«» whMi wrttJac. SHRIBBERY EspaeialiyforFLORISTS' use. Best French-grown MANETTI STOCKS Grafting Size, 3-6 mm $7.00 per 1000 ; $66.00 per 10,000 First Size, 5-10 mm 9.00 per 1000; 80,00 per 10,000 Newark prices ; duty paid. For prompt delivery. Order now and avoid disappointment. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS $7.50 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000 CRinSON RAHBLER 9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 HYBRID PERPETUALS, in good assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per 100 Send for our Wholesale Price List of Roaes, Olematls, Flowering Shrubs, Conifers, etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention The Floriata* Exchange when wrltlog. AMEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OarDeacriptlveCatalogae of American tjeedsand Plants Is ready for mailing:. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. TreeSeeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, GA Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SEND TO TMEMOON COMPANY Tor I TREES, SnRtBS, VINES Your I and SMALL ERUTS DeBtTlptlve lUuBtrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. * Horxisvllle, la. Meption The Florists* Exohange when writing. ROSTER A CO, ^^^ BOSKOOP. HOLUND Hardy Aialeas, Box Trees, Clematis, Coalfers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. (;ataIogue free on demand. Mention The Florists' Blxcbance when wrl tl ng. ThG S60 Cliif Nurserios aOBISTS. HOKTICULTURISTS and UNDSCAPE ABCHITECTS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty FD. BOULOH&SON, SeaCliff,L.I.,N.Y. y>ntloB The Worl.ts* «icbtng« when writing. Treesa.dShrubs Immenae quantities. Low Prices. Price Llat on aiiplleatli.n. Peonlei a .ppclaltr. PETERSON NURSERY t06W.P«t«nonAv«. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The norlata* Ezohuge when writing. BABY RAMBLERS Extra heavy two-year-old fleld-grown stock ready now. Perdoz., $4.00; per 100, $25.00. Crimson Eambler, perdoz., $1.75 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHILIPPSSEEDCO. TOLEDO, OHIO. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMKKICA 160,000 Ilex Crenata (japan Holly) 8 to 10 The Plorists' Exchange 33 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSEKYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; (jeorge C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. Li. Tates, Rochester, N. T., trea- -;rer. SPOKANE, WASH. — Professor A. Van Holder- beke, fornierly state horticulturist for Wasliington and now employed by the Spokane Canal Company as instructor in horticulture and gardening for the benefit of Otis Orchard farmers, has purchased 10 acres of Otis Orchard land at $150 per acre, for the purpose of starting a large nursery, fom which it is the intention to supply the Otis Orchard fruit- growers. VICTORIA, B. C. — George A. Knight. Mount Tol- mie Nurser.v. met with a rather severe accident re- cently. AVhile crossing the car track, the wheels of his rig became entangled in the rails, throwing him to the ground. His hip struck the rail, and his back was wrenched. Mr. Knight was taken to the hospi- tal. He is now recuperating, but says he is afraid it will be some time yet before he can handle a bale of trees. OKLAHOMA CITT, O. T. — The Oklahoma Nur- serymen's Association, which is designed to cover both territories, has been organized. Constitution and by-laws will be adopted at a meeting to be held in Guthrie, January 15. at which time the whole object of the association will be explained to those who will be asked to Join. The organization of the new as- sociation comes from the indifference alleged to exist as to the Southwestern Association of Nurserymen organized some years ago, and members of this organization wMll be asked to join the new one. The nurserymen are anxious to secure an amendment to the present inspection law, and a resolution will be adopted in the matter at the Guthrie meeting. SECRETARY BARNES TO RETIRE. — William H, Barnes, for the past twelve years secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural Society, has an- nounced that he will not be a candidate for re- election. In a recent interview, after setting forth the needs of the organization. Mr. Barnes said: "My present term expires June 30. 1907, eighteen months hence. If I live I will then have given twelve years of the prime of my life, with thirty years' previous experience; to this cause, and I hope that I am doing no wrong, lu" shirking any duty, when I say that I have made up my mind to have it little fun yet: to enjoy contact with motlier earth again; to get the good things or life not from the grocer.vman; to rest under my own vine and tig tree. Therefore, I beg that you will not consider my name in connection with the office of secretary of this society when the election at the fortieth annual meeting comes next year." Mr. Barnes also figures it out in his report that the total value of all the trees in the State of Kansas is $11,503,128. THE NATIONAL NUT GROWERS' ASSOCIA- TION.— The fourth annual convention was fully up to the high standard of efficient work and enthus- iasm which has characterized former gatherings. The attendance was large and representative, ten states being represented. The exhibit of nuts, trees, implements and nut products was large and inter- esting. The work of the association has grown rapidly and much more development is in prospect. With a view to obtaining more funds for the mainte- nance of the work the Life Membership fee was reduced to $10. and an earnest appeal to members to enter this class was liberally responded to. The matter of the place of next meeting was re- ferred to the executive committee. The date to be indicated will probably be about the middle of October, 1906. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, E. W. Kirkpatrick. McKinney Tex.; first vice-president Dr. J. B. Curtis. Orange Heights, Fla. ; second vice-president. Prof. F. H. Burnette. Baton Rouge, La.; secretary- treasurer. Dr. J. F. Wilson. Poulan. Ga. J. F. WILSON, Secretary. Forsythia Suspense— Weeping Golden Bell. \\'hat ■\\-as the common golden bell nt orter of Pot Plants Mention The Florists* Bxcbanee when writing. Boston Ferns. 7-ln., pots, pot lx>und, as big ae an 8-ln.,36ins. high, as big as a bushel basket, SO fronds and upward, usual price $2.50; now $1.00. 5, 5>^ln., pots, 30c., 36c., 4-iD. pots, 2tc. Flcne Klastlca, extra heavy, 6-ln. pots, 30 to 36 Ins. high, worth $1.60: now 75c. 6-ln. pots, first size, 25 to 30 ins. high, 60c. 6-ln. pots, second size, about 25 Ins. high, 40c. £-ln. pots, third size, medium height, 30c. to 36c. Dracaena Brnanti, Just arrived trom Belgi- um, 30 1ns. high, bushy. 60c. each, or $5.00 per doz. Best Dracaena known tor house culture; full of green leaves from top to bottom. Fine for Decorations. Latanla Borbonica, 5-in., 30c. each. Azalea Indica, in bloom as follows : Deutsche Perle. VervflBoeana, and Simon Mardner. Price 75c., $1.00 to $1.26 each. Ferns, for dishes, mixed, 2i'< In. ,$5.00 per 100; 3 in., strong, 7c. Begunia Improved Erfordi, winter bolom- Ing. pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 in., 26c.; 6 In., 20c. Tarrytown Fern Per 100 Elegantlsslma, 2>^ in $10.00 KENTIA FORSTERlANA.made- up 3 plants in a 4 in. pot . . . 25.00 KBNTIA BELiVlORBANA . . . 25.00 ARECA LUTESCENS .... 12.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3 in. pots 7.00 QENISTA, 5 In. pots 15.00 No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. ■Kaliom Tk* norms' IxchiDin whan irrltlni. BOSTON FERNS Estra One, « In., $35.00; l> In., $25.00; i In., $10.00 per 100. pirpCflNI Extra fine, 6 In., $40.00; 5 In., ricnouni $30 OO; 4 in., $16.00; 3 in.. $7.00; m In., $4.00 ppr 100. cpflTTII ■^"'■y strong. 2>i' In., $8.00; 3 In., Ol»U I III tia.oo; 4 1n..$20.00perl00. nl IRRFn% * erl00. AdiantumCuneatmu, Maidenhair Fern. nice busby plants. 2'i In.. $3.60 per 100; {30.00 per 1000; 4 in. $12.00 per 100: 6 in.. $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Flumosns Nanus, large plants In 4 In. pota. In best condition, $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills N.J Mention The Florists' ExchanRe when wrltlnR. ^^ ^^ ^^ 1^1 ^^ A good variety of the M *■ Iv W%m ^ right kinds tor filling ■ ^H ■ m ■ V ^0 tern dishes, etc., i^i Inch, $3.00 per 100. KEBiTIA. BELMOREAMA, 6 Inch fine stock, 2 feet high, 60 ots. each; 4 inch. 26 cts. each. BOSTON and PIERSOBi FERPiS, 2Vi Inch.. $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsll,$26 per 100. Scottii,2i^ In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% in., $3 per 100. Henry H, Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. kfentlon The Florists' BxcbanRe when writing. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSIl We have a very fine stock of this splendid new Fern In 3-Inch pots, ready for re-potting. While hey last we offer them at $20.00 per lOO. TELEGRAPH GERAMLM Fine 3-Inch pot plants. $6.00 per ICO. ir you are Id need of ROSES or Miscellaneous Plants of all kinds write us for prices. THE DINGEE & CONARD CO. West Qrove, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTIl I Sell Plants— Not Pots. Grand value In $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, "^'Jsfhlt* Brfloi(iyn, N.Y, Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have emovfd from Keap St., Greenhouses. UpDtioD the Plorlets' Bxchanse wben writing. Surplus Ferns. Cheap Pteris Wiiusetti. Pterle Cretlca Alba. Two best sorts for dishes; fine bushy stock, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. Buttercup Primrose |« '.■!••»?,«• iSS"".;""- C. F. BAKER & SON, Utica, N.Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 20 PER CENT EXTRA COUNT On all orders for FERNS in 2 in. pots received during the month of January. First-class varieties carefully packed and well protected from frost. Cash, or Hatisfactory reference, please. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Uentlon The Florista* Exchange when writing. BAUR FLORAL CO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 214 Inch $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory references. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. ERIE, PA. Uentlon The Florists' Bxehsnire wbvn writlnK ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trlaaae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidiam Puscntnm, On<;idiain Kram- erianum and IturllBgtonla Fragrans. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Qrowers and Importers Uentlon The riorlsts' Bxchanre wben writing. Azaleas for Ghrisfmas Lorraine Begonias, Boston Ferns, Kentias and Cocos Palms, Cut Smilax. For prices and varieties, see lame ad vt., page 732, Christmas Number. JAMES F.BARCLAY,'S Pawtucket,.RI Mention the Florists* Bxchange wbeo writing. WASHINGTON Navel Orange Trees Seedless, 4 feet high and bunhy , S&.OO per 10. A. MITTINC SANTA CRUZ. CALIFORNIA Uentlon Tbe Florists' BxcbanKO when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, S3. SO A. T DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York Jauuary 13. 1906, The Florists' Exchange 35 QUEEN BEATRICE Mentioo Tbe Floriate' Kicbanjti' whpo wrltlnr. LIST OF ADVERTISERS Adams I W & Co.. 37 Krick W C 54 Allou J K 51 KroesclU'll Bros &I...56 Allen W S Co 51 Kueblrr Wm H 51 Anderson & Christen Lager & Hurrell 34 sen 34 Lanjr J 51 Aschmann G 34 Larchmoiit Nurseries. 37 Andorra Nurseries. . .32 Langjalir A H 51 lijider J 34 I.eedle Floral Co 46 Itiiker C F 34 Lecakos N & Co 54 Hiinner J L & Co 53 Le Page N 30 Hiirclay J F 34 Ivockland Lum C< Barrows H H & Son. 34 Lutton W H 55 Baur Floral Co 34 Mader P 44 Bay State Nurs 32 Maxwell Mfe C<> 56 Baversdorfer H & Co. 56 McFadden E 0 3" Beach Jamea E 46 McKiIlar C W 52 Beaven D A 53 McKisick Wm E 53 Beckert. W C 30 McMauus J 51 Berckmans Co 31 Metropolitan Material Bernheimi^r E 53 Co 47 Bvrnlng H G 52 Michell H F Co 31 Berger H H & Co... 31 Michigan Cut Flower Black Chas 31 Exchange 53 Boddington A T 30 Millang F 51 Bonnot Bros 51 Mitting A 34 Billon G'house Mfg itaynor I M 44 Co 55 Itaynor J 1 51 Idllnn J L 44 Keck John 30 Dingee & Canard Co. .34 Reed & Keller 54 Dorner F Sons 37 Relii Edw 52 Doyle J A 48 Reich V E 47 Drecr Hy 34-45-50. Reinberg G 52 Duninnt &. Oo 52||'teinberg P 37 Datchees Co. Violet Iliteuter S J 36 Co BOlRichard & Co 53 Edwards & Docker Co53'|lU)blnson H M Co 53 Eliret F 52 ftoemer Fred 30 Eichholz H 37 Rine F B 45 Bisele C 56 Rowlands A 37 Elizabeth Nurs Co 31 Rosslg Bros 53 Elliot W & Sons 30 Kupp J F 30 Elliot W H 29 Saltford Geo 51 Ellsworth Brown & Co Schafff.-r Floral Co.. 52 Abutilon 44 Palms 4-^ Ageratum 44 Pansy -40-44" fi** Alternanthera ....... -44 pMn; ;" ^ tni; Alyssum 30-31-44 Ampelopsis 44 Araucaria 44 Asparagus 29-30-31-34-52 Azaleas Beauties 30-31 Plants .. ..30-32-33-34-44 Primrose 30-34 ,_ „^ ^ Pennies 31-32 31-32-.34-48 P'"i'petual 30-32 ...SI-&2-63 Primula 44 REVIEW OF THE MARKET Begonias .29-30-31-34-37 Privet ..,.31-32 „ ,,, 56 P.vrethrum Aurea 30 BelliePerenna ... 30 iihodndendrnns 31 Bulbs 29-30-34 Kases 29-31-32-34-52 CalailiUDi 31-.^4 "ulilicrs 31-34 Camellias 44 Salvia 30-31-44 C'amias 30-31-44 Seeds 29-30-31-44 Carnations 29-.'!6-37-."i2-.'i3 Shamrock 30 Chrysanthemums ....37 Shrubs for forcing. 32-48 Cineraria 30 Smila-V ...31-52 53 Clematis 31-32 Spiraea 31-32 Cocoanut Fibre 30 Stocks ,. . 30-44 Coleus 37-44-56 Sweet Peas 44-53 Conifers 44 Trees 32-44-55 Crotons 44-48 Verbenas 30-31-44 Cuphea 37-44 Vines 32 Cut Flowers 51-52 Violets 44-52 gFctamen 30-44-48 AlISCELLANBOrs nsnllas 44 Petunias 30-31-44 I'iilsles 44-56 Artificial t^eaves 53 Dracaena 34-44-4S Boilers 55-56 Kuonymus 56 Collection 48 Evergreens 32 Drain Tile 55 Ferns 29-34-51-52-53 Cut Flowers Boxes 53 I'ern Spore 34 Bngravlngs 54 I'orget-mc-not 44 Fertilizers 55 f^f"!*. ■ ■ -32 Fittings 55-66 Fuehias 37-44 Florists' Supplies. .48-.5 Gardenias 31 sf; Geraniums 34-37-44 Flower Pots. Tubs'! ^54 <:iadloli 29-30 Class . 54 Gloxinia 29-31-34 Glazing Points :5e Heliotrope 37-44 Greenhouse Blrtg. . .49-.55 Hyacinth 52 5g Hybrid 31-32-44 Gutters !!!!:!:55 Hydrangeas . . . 31-.32-56 Heating 49-55 \^y ■ 37 Insecticide 53-54-56 .Taponica 31 Lumber .55 Lantana 44Mastlca .55 Lilacs 31-53 Manure 55 Lllium 30-31 Mushroom Spawn 30 Ijilles , 30-52-53 Newspaper 53 I.lly of the Valley. 29-.30 Paints and Paint Sun- r . ,. ..:... 31 -52 plies 55 J^lx?"!!. 30-31 Pipe. Joints, Valves. 55 Magnolia 31 56 .Manettl ; .32 .Sa.sh '.". 54 Mignonette 30.^2-53 Stakes and Supports. .37 Mushrooms .30 Tools and ImplcmentsSS NarslsBus 52 Tanks 55 Nephrolepis 34 Vegetables 44 Nurseries 31-32-62 Ventilators 55 Orange 31-34-51-52 Wants 47 "'Chid ,52 Wired Toothpicks ... 64 .3f Schmidt Co J C 44 Ellwanger & Barry... 32 Scollay J A 55 Emmans Geo M. 45 Scott J 34 ICndtz Van Ness & Co Scranton Fl Sup Co.. 53 32 Sellgman J 51 Fellliousen J E 44 Shellrnad G'houses'. . .44 Field H W 36 .Sheridan W P 51 F & F Nurseries 31 Slmps^m R 54 Fillow & Banks 36 Sheepera J 4 Flower Growers Mkt. 52 Skidelsky S S.... 44 Foley Mfg Co 55 .Slinn & Thompson 51 Ford Bros 61 Smith N & Son 48 Kroment H E 5J. Smith W C 63 Garland G M 5i Smith W & T Oo 32 Giblln & Co 55 Smith & Gannet 37 Goddard S J 37 Spencer Wire Co 54 Greenhouse Co 55 Stearns A T Lum Co 56 Gregory J H & Son... 30 Stevens H A 46 Grohe F 44 Storrs & Harrison Co. 45 Gunther W H 51 Stumpp & Walter Co. 30 Guttman A J 51 Stuppe Wm 47 Hanford R G 34 Swayne Wm 30 Harris E 44 Syracuse Pottery Co 54 Ilerr A M 37 Taylor E J....' 48 Herr n IC 44 Tbomps.m J D Co 37 Herrmann A 66 Thomps-.n W 50 Herz'ig Wm 44 Thorburn J M & Co. .30 Hens A H & Co 54 Totty C H 37 Hicks & Crawbuck. . .51 Traendly & Schenck..51 Hllflnger Bros 64 Velle Bros 37 HIppard B 6!> Van Helnlngen J C. . .31 HoUon & Hunkel 52 Vaughan's Seed Sfore2n Ilornn E C 51 Vesey W J & M S...37 Hortleultural Ady....53 VIcks Jas & Son... .31 Hughes G J 44 Vincent R & Sons 44 Hutchison J H 37 Ward R M & Co 30 Ind Flower Co 36 Weathered Co... 49 .Tackson J H 55 Weber C S & Co .54 .Tacksfjn & Perkins... 3a Weber H & Sons' Co 3R .Tacobs S & Sons 56 Weeber & Don 30 .Jennings E B 44 Welch Bros 62 .Johnson & Stokes. .31-32 Wood Bros 37 .Johnson Heating Co. .56 Weston H 34 Jones H T .32 Werthelmer A Co 63 Kasting W F 62 Whllldln Pottery 00. . 60 Katzcnsteln & Co 32 Whieton Cbas ,36 Keene P 32 WInterson E F Co 6'> Kentucky Tobacco Prod Worcester Consi'rva- „ , Co- 64 torles 52 Kessler P F 61 Young A L & Co 51 Koster & Oo 32 Young J... 51 Kramer F H 48-63 Young Thos ! ! ' 51 Krescbover L J 53 Zangen O V 31 Contents. A Southern State Fair Exhibit (IIlus) 41 Abies cilicica Suppit 38 American Breeders' Association .■?8 American Carnation Society 38 American Seed Trade Association. . .38 Carnation Pocahontas (IIlus) 40 Catalogues Received 31 Club and Society Doings 41 Marlset, Review of The 35 Nursery Department 33 OBITUARY.— S. B. Parsons, Sr., (Portrait), Joseph Kift, Sr., (Portrait), P. W. Burbidge, C. H. Bliss, Wm. H. Mann 39 Question Box 45 Readers Views, Our 39 Retail Florist, For The 41 Rose Culture under Glass 40 Seed Trade Report 31 S. A. F. O. H. New Directors of (Three Portraits) 41 TRADE NOTES. Dallas, Texas 32 Providence. R. 1 37 Baltimore, Boston. Manchester, Mass., New York, Philadelphia. St. Louis iz Chicago 4$ Des Moines, la., Kalamazoo, North Tonawanda, Worcester, Mass., ..50 Indianapolis, Toledo 53 Denver, Los Angeles, Cal 54 Week's Work, The 48 SPOKANE. WASH.— Miss Margaret Armstrong- and Miss Rose Wright have recently gone into partner.-Jhip, and are locitert at Miss Armstrong's old place ^"7 Rivordale avenue. Miss Wright moved in December 30, 1905 Their llowers are grown principally' at Miss Wright's greenhouses in Lidgerwood Miss Luftman. an experienced decora- tor from the East, has been employed ■ by the new firm. NEW YORK. — Business in cut flowers while not being very brisk has been sufliciently strong to keep up the stan- dard of prices to those maintained one week ago. It is a noticeable fact that white flowers of all descriptions are the slowest sellers; and in our quo- tation of prices of Bride and Brides- maid roses it should be borne in mind that it is only the pink ones that are bringing the top figures. It is the same with narcissus. Roman hyacinths, lily of the valley and carnations. None of them are selling as well as are colored flowers. American Beauty are touching the 60c. mark. .Tlthougb this has not been the rule all week. Prices for that grade have been wavering between 40c and .50c. each. The best Bridesmaid run from 12c. to 15c. No. two are selling at 3c. and 4c.. and other grades in proportion. Carnations are going slowly and bringing anvwhere from" $1.50 per 100 to SG and $,S according to quality and variety. In lilies, callas and lilv of the val- ley, there is practicallv no change Cnttlevas are not going very fast, and are quoted at 60e. each for the best. Vmlets are plentiful enough for all de- mands, and the prices range from 50c. per 100 for common stock to $1 for the very best. There are quite a few tulins coming in. selling at from $2 to $3 per 100. Gardenias are in every day supply, and while a few of them are choice ana mav bring nt times 50c.. the majority of those coming in are not up to tha't grade and sell at anywhere from loe. upward. It seems rather fortunate that the crop of roses Is not particularly heavy at this time, for were it otherwise, with the small amount of work going on. there would surelv be a great slump in prices. Those in the trade who have looked back over their records of January, 1905. find that they are not doing near the amount of busi- ness they were at that time. CHICAGO.— The aftermath of the holiday crop of cut flowers, though up to the standard in qualitv. has been very disappointing in returns, and goods, since the first of the vear, have moved slowly. The usual lull In de- mand has been more markefl than in nreceding years; and following directlv in the wake of the last two weeks in J~iecember which were record-breakers the contrast of the first two weeks in January becomes much more evi- dent. We are still experiencing more than a reasonable proportion of cloudv weather: and the rose crop continues short of what should he cut though owing to reduced demand there is enough of everything to go around at reasonable prices. Last week the best American Beautv dropped to 50c. to fi5c each, with Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden G.afc. at from $4 to SIO and in some cases $12 per hundred: Lihertv Rich- monri. Mme. Abel Chatenay. Sunrise. S(> to $15: and Ivory and Perle des Tardins at from $5 to $10 were the nrevailing nrices and are a fair esti- mate for what may he exnected to nre- vail during this week ending January The carnation market has been in an unfavorable condition since our last report, the demand uncertain and limi- ted with a steady supply of flowers in variety and of good qualitv. Prices asked have run from H«c. to ."ic but most have sold at lower figures than dealers considered their grade called for. Lilies are more plentiful and the de- mand is fair. Callas .Tre rather abun- dant. Paper White n.arcissus and Ro- man hyacinths are a little slow Lily of the vallev is In steadv demand The violet ouestlon has been rather unset- tled, with all qualities of goods of- fered at from 40c. to $1.50 ner hun- ■1''ff'- W. K. ■WOOD. LEXINGTON, KY.— .\ndersnn & White report that Christmas trade was a rec- ord-breaker. Blooming plants of all kinds were In demand, as ^vere pans of mixed plants. Onlv a limited num- iier of azaleas and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine were available. The supnly of E-reen materials was not equal to the call for It. The nualltv of the hollv was satisfactory. Cut flowers were never v.efnre In such great demand here at Christmas. $1 $4. and and BOSTON.— Business has, as a rule, been good and a general cleaning up of stock has been a daily happening. Prices have dropped somewhat from those of a week ago. but still hold up fairly well for most kinds of first class stock. Carnations now bring $3 and $i for the best grades, the poorer quality fetching half that price. Roses range from $3 to $12. American Beau- ty still keep up in price, $7 and $9 per dozen being asked for the best grades. Violets are plentiful; doubles bring 75c., while the best singles fetch Mignonette sells readily at $3 and Lily of the valley remains at $2 $4. A few jonquils are In, at $4 .?5. Yellow narcissus fetch 50c per dozen; Paper White $1 and $2; and hyacinths the same price. A few tu- lips are now in at $3 and $4. Lilies are more plentiful at 10c. and 12c J. W. D. ST LOTTIS. — New Year's trade was about the same as last year, nothing to warrant much of an extra supply of stock, which was not so scarce as the week before. Prices too were not nearly so high as at that time. I here are plenty of social events go- ing on. such as weddings, parties and receptions but nearly all are small .aff.airs and not much decorative ma- ternal IS being used. Trade the past week was not what one could call good business comine- onlv in spurts; hut then the first part of January Is always considered slow with the flor- ists all over the city irnTJl''„'%'i''^'J'''.1?'''':'^"''<'^""' to have for- wpath^.*''"' ,'t'^' ''. the time for cold weather, and has given us mo.st beau- tiful clear and Spring-like davs— lust cron oP^fl""^ weather that brings "the crop of flowers in full force. Every- thing has been plentiful the past week ^^„ prices went down. Some of the downtown florists are again trving to undersell each other, displaying signs reading, "roses 50c. per dozeli and carnations 35c." The wholesalers re- nort a large shipping trade during the hohdav.s which seems to keep up pret- ty well, hut is not now so heavy ^ is nf''fr^'"' ^°Y?'"f^ in to-day. Mond,av. IS of fine qualitv. hut in not so large consignments At the commission housBs prices are running as fol ow" Bltt long American Beauty. $6 to $S per doz- en down to $5 per hundred for shortl- Richmond, fancy. $10; firsts. $5 to J6 and Vrf^o^"',,^'"''''''.-';"'' Bridesmaid. $6 and $8 for choice; $4 and $5 for firsts Violets extra fine California 50c per hundred, with a big supply ' ^ t'o'"''? °J B"-'"n"Mark'e't."M;s.'"'^L1,res ■fmm-^^'.'r?. ^'fJi'^'' ^"^ Estelle ?,m3 11. \ " ' ., *'' .y'h more In now than e S'/l"'",'' '■^"'^ ''"'■• Lilv of the v,al- Ie\ IS having a good call at $3 and $4 Pancr'wh'??- ^"V"" hvaclnths" and faner TVhIte narc ssus are in nlentv and fine. Callas and Harrlsil lilies are somewhat scarce. Some flne mignon- 5" to'^fe sr" ",', K-'^-hn's selling at D ■ P^"^ spike same"'''wtf°J' S^en goods remain the same, with a brisk call for smilax asnaragus, adiantum and galax ^"""''^■ ST. PA'TRICK. nesrat™.'?,e'"v-'^''^K''^=' ^'"^"^ busi- ness at the stores has been on me milet side, stock is now beginnlng"n come in more plentifullv, and will foon commence to accumulate, ,Iam ar->- to S;ocC"^t'hat"* '"""^ U^'- " t-f-oj-fl breaker stock tbat missed Christmas Is just coming in: especiajlv is this true of s.ne-Ie violet.s. Carnations are getting """ "I'rr/"''"-,''-! those That^ wer? last week at 3c,, 4c. Hr 6c and hav» rlronned to 2c.. 3c, 4c'and Sc r S"""; ■''t t'^e latter nrice." Amerl- — n T^eautv still holds Its own as rto maTd," """ ''''''•' Bride and^BHde's- T>^-^^'^ ■["J",]'"': S'-'"-'-e in this section -eat a, nark s„^„rln fpn^ent „.^„;' f'^l J-iemocratic candidates are vet waiting E. G. GILLETT. HOT^KINSVILLE. KY— The call for r"* "."T"^ ^t Christmas Is ?ncreasr cllino Con nan7 ^n"'' ^''•" the Savage"Fio?ai nany Carnations and , roses are leaciers. In pot niants the demand was tor nrlmroses. narcissus, and lilies Bet- ter^ prices were got this year^' than 36 The Florists' Exchange My Maryland Announcement to the === Trade == We, The H. Weber & Sons Co. of Oakland, Md. respectfully announce that [he E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond, Ind., have withdrawn from the contract made with us last spring, whereby they would have jointly with us, disseminated our new white carnation. My Maryland. The variety has been on trial at Richmond, (3,000 plants), Brooklyn, (300 plants), Philadelphia, (1,000 plants) and Toronto, (1000 plants.) Reports from the first two named places characterize the variety as being prac- tically worthless, while from Toronto and Philadelphia favorable reports indicate that the variety is beating out our claims for it. Our own stock at Oakland is in elegant shape. An extremely wet summer ne- cessitated the holding of stock in a semi-dormant condition after being housed Aug. 15th. to Sept. 1st., thus making stock too late for the fall shows. Since Dec. 1st. we have been cutting grand blooms, and to prove our claims for the variety, we invite all interested to come to Oakland and look it over. While it is a source of regret to us that the variety has not proven satisfactory in all places tried, we are satisfied that it will prove our claims for it in at least some places besides our own. We therefore announce that we will disseminate My Maryland as per our ad- vertisements, but before shipping any stock we give to each and every one, the right to cancel all or any portion of their orders. JES5ICA we belieye will succeed everywhere; it is even better than last year. As a red and white it has no competitor. Stock ready now. Prices for both varieties, 2.50 per doz.. $12,00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. The H. Weber & Sons Co. OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CARNATION CDTTINQS and POT PLANTS Ready Now Booted cuttlngB. 2 In. potB. " Per 100 lOUO PerlOO 1000. ...$2.00 $16.00 $2.60 $20.00 2.00 18.00 2.60 22.0U 2.60 20.00 S.OO 25.00 3 00 25.00 30.00 3.50 4.00 30.00 36.00 The fjoeen, Boston Market, QaeeD Louise, LawBOD Harlowarden, Vesper, Enchantress, Ethel Ward, Beatrice, Lady Boantiful Mrs. Patten, White Lawson 3.50 Fred Burkl 6.00 Cardinal 6 00 Fiancee 6.00 60.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Ueotlon The Plorlsta* Exchange when writing. BTRONG, HEALTHY, ROOTED CARNATIONS, Cuttings from clean stock. We have 50,000 plants (or stock. Orders booked for delivery February 1, 1906. T« « . v.» Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor, white Queen Louise, White Harlowarden, crimson -««*«.- Lawson.plnk $2.00 $15.00 Joost, pink Prosperity, variegated J Enchantress, light pink 1 2.60 20.00 Daheltn, crimson j 2. BO Patten, variegated t . . . «- „„ IVhlteLawson. white \ '*■*'" Z&.OO Variegated Lawsoa '. ( Red LawBon f B.QO Dlscounton largeorders. fipercent. discount for cash with order. FILLOW &, BANKS, WesJport, Conn. MentloD The Florists' Bichapge when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send for list ready January 1. WM.SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists* Ezohanffe when writing'. CARNATIONS ROOTEO CUTTINGS Prospector, scarlet sport from Maceo, the most productive scarlet grown, never splits ; at its best at Christmas. You can't afford to be without it; $4.00 per hundred. Ruth rtorgan, new pink, lighter than Lawson, $4.00 per hundred. Lawson, Maceo, H.Fenn, Mrs. Patten $2.00, Enchantress, $3.00. H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Mention The FloristB' Eiohange when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DiBBeminatlon 1906, $2.00 per doz. , 912,00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. WonderlQlly Productlre. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. UentloD The riorlsts* Excbanffe when writing. Rooted Cuttings PerlOO PerlOO RED SPOKT $6.00 $40.00 ENCHANTRESS 1.76 16.00 QIIEEN LOriSE. , 1.76 16.00 All cuttlDga thoroughly guaranteed to be healthy, well rooted and delivered Id flrst-clas condition. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Mention The norlitl' Ezoban^e vhen wrlttni. Carnation Cuttings ^READV Write for Prices on Large Lots. Per 100 Per 1000 White Lawson , $ 3.00 $37.50 Lady Bountiful 4.00 35.00 Wliite Perfection, Best Yet 13.00 100.00 Enchantress 3.00 35.00 Lawson 3.00 15.00 Fair Maid 3.00 15.00 Jno. E. Haines, New Ked 13.00 100.00 Cardinal, Best red to date 0.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, Yellow 3.00 35.00 Harlowarden, Crimson 3.00 15.00 Crusader.'free Scarlet 3.00 15.00 Qlendale, Improved Variegated 13.00 100.00 First quality cuttings guaranteed Send for com- plete list of Carnations, Ferns and Roses. Address, Chicago Carnation Company, JOLIEX, ILL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrtttnc. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Ei™ Strong, Healthy and Thoroughly Rooted Cuttings of the following Varieties: per 100 per 1000 Victory (scarlet) ... ..Siz.oo Cardinal (ecarlet) S.oo 950.00 1^181111118:0 (scarlet) 2.00 15.00 Mauley (scarlet) 2.00 15.00 Fiancee (ligbtpiak).... 6.00 50,00 Lawson, 2,00 15-00 per 100 per 1000 Encbantress, 92,00 S15.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten, Var 2.50 20.00 Fair Maid (light pink) 2,00 15,00 Queen, (white) 2.00 15.00 Qneenl,oalse (white) 2.00 15.00 Boston Marfcet(white) 2.00 15.00 250 ot any one variety at one thousand rate. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. Write tor discount on large orders. J. D. COCKCROFT, Northport, Long Island, N.Y. If^ntlon Thp Finrtatii* BxcbiiDff# whvn wrttlnr. Beautiful Proniable The fineat inl most brilliant commercial red in existence; commanding fancy prices everywhere Strong, healthy, rooted cuttings, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per lOOO Variegated Lawson $1.00 White LawBon 2.60 Mrs. M. A. Patten $2.60 Lady Bountiful 2 50 Queen 1.50 $20.00 250 of any one variety at 1030 rate. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, J. H. GUSHING, Prop., QUIDNICK, ANTHONY. P. 0., Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. $20.00 20.00 12.60 R.I. ABUNDANCE The freest blooming of any carnation. A car- nation that pays for every Inch of bench room It takes up. For thoKe who want quantity rather than extra size It I9 Just the thing. It can be broufiht into bloom as early as you please, and continue all Winter improving In size, quality of flower and length and strength of stem. Read accompanying letter from a well-known firm: Western Springs. III.. Nov. 16. 1905. Mr. Rudolph Fischer. Great Neck. L. I.. N. Y. Dear Sir: — We acknowledge receipt of the car- nation plant you send us. also the 50 cut blooms of your white variety. We received them a week ago yesterday and must say they are per- fectly fresh at this writing, besides being good sized and stiff stem. We like the appearance of It very much, and would like you to send as a description with the price that you are going to offer rooted cuttings at this season, also your best price to us per thousand. Very truly yours, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Per J. S. Wilson. Price, per rooted cuttings: $1.75 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates; 50 at 100 rates. Unrooted Cuttings same price, with 25 extra with each hundred. R. FISCHER, Great Neck, L. I. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlnr. Carnation Cuttings QUEKN. best white, blooms all the year, $1500. per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. $20.00 per 1000. Ready now, or any time you want them. Inspection of stock Invited. COLOIDCE BROS., South Sudbury, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PM PATTEN BriKbter ttaan La^vson First Class Certificate at Boston and Tarrytown. MIKADO strictly Fancy First Class Certificate American Carnation Society at Cliicago. PRICES Perioo Sio.oo; per lOOO, S80.00 250 at 1000 rate. Send for Descriptive Circular PATTEN & CO. Tewksbury, Slass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINOS Red LawBOn $15.00 per 1000 White Lawson „.. 15.00 Enchantress and Queen 10.00 " Pink Lawson and Flora Hill 7.60 C. WHITTON, City St.. Utica, N. Y. Uention Tbo Florists* Exchange when wrltlnr* January 13, 19GG The Plorists' Hxchange 37 Providence, R. I. News of the Week. William Hay is bringing' to this market I-.a France violets, which, un- questionably, are the finest seen Iiere this Winter. This variety, although not so popular with the trade or as generally grown as Princess of Wales, sells readily and commands prices that are quite satisfactory. It is doubtful if the trade hereabout can recall a season when such mild weather conditions have prevailed con- tinuously, as during the present one; those who carry a stock of palms and other decorative stock for the purpose of leasing at private and public func- tions, certainly have been favored and fortunate, an enormous demand for this stock having prevailed. Carnation Harry Fenn is rapidly as- cending the ladder of popularity in this market, and has reached the point of distinctiveness to which it is justly entitled. Its intense coloring, long stem and keeping qualities seem to have won for it a position of esteem that will linger long after some of the later introduced varieties shall .have outlived their usefulness. AVhile at the Quidnick Greenhouses last week, the writer was favored with an opportunity of examining specimen blooms of the new rose sport of En- chantress, grown at Detroit, Michigan, and disseminated by S. S. Sliidelsky, of Philadelphia. Considering the dis- tance the flowers had traveled, they were in excellent condition, and so far as keeping and shipping qualities are concerned, this variety is bound to rival its parent. Other commendable qualities are its size and color; the latter being exactly of the shade that is especially wanted at the present time. Doubtless, this newcomer will give Fiancee a warm reception, and growers who have pinned their faith to such varieties as Mrs. Joost, Wm. Scutt, and others until something bet- ter in these respective shades shall have appeared, will doubtless await with interest, the developments of this a sport of the grandest carnation known J. H. Cushing, Quidnick, R. I., is Viuilding another greenhouse, 20 by 112 fi-et. It will be u.sed for young stock and vegetable plants during the com- ing Spring, but eventually become an addition to the already large range nf carnation houses. The house of his new white seedling is looking remark- ably well; this variety already having demonstrated its value as an early and Midwinter bloomer, fully equaling Queen and far surpa.ssing that variety in size and stem. It is destined to become a valuable addition to the list < 'f whites. White Lawson as grown liere, is holding its color well; there being among the thousands of plants but few flowei's s'howing the pink shading so common among White I-awson. As a money maker. Queen leads all; but it must be well lighted and aired during the dark Winter days t"> maintain this reputation. Red Law.son and Enchantress were the best payers at Christmas; $S to $12 per 100 nt wholesale, having been received at Bitston during the holidays. Mr. Cush- ing is strong in his admiration of The Florists' Exchange as an advertising medium; stating that orders received from that source required stock far in excess of his enormous supply. The question of an economical source of nitrogen for commercial pur- poses, shows possibilities of becoming a problematical one for growers in the near future. In 1904 nitrate of soda could be purchased at from $40 In $45 per ton; at present its market valuation is held at about $52 per tun at wholesale. Organic nitrogen, which formerly was obtainable in the form of by-products of slaughter houses, is no longer available at reasonable prices; the meat products of those establish- ments now having strong demand as poultry food. Unquestionably, there MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports AI.SO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. is great need of a new source of com- mercial nitrogen from some quick- acting material at a reasonable cost. G. S. WHITFORD. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica $12.00 per loo; $100,00 per 1000 Immediate Delivery. All the novelties in CHRYSANTHEMUMS Ketjrnary Delivery. If you did not receive my new list, SEND FOR IT. CI1ARLE8 n. TOTTY ^adi»on, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. New Carnation for 1906 WiePiiilecliOD It is all white Write now for full deecriptlon. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE. IND. llentlon The Flcriata' Bxcbaose whea wrltlnf. NOW READY ROOTED GHBNHTION GUTTIIiGS 100 100 Fair Maid $i.60 J20.00 EnchaiitreSB 2 60 20.00 Pink Lawson 2.00 15.00 Queen 2.00 15.00 Varlegrated Lawson 6.00 40.00 White Lawgon 3.00 25.00 Lady Bountiful 3.50 30.00 UNROOTED Fair Maid, Enchantress. $12.00; Ptuk Law- son. Queen. $10.00; Variesated Lawson, t25.C0; White Lawson, $15.00 JUT lOOO. CC\\ PII^ 2 in., very line, 3-6 ^WL.L.UC' branches. Golden Bedderand Verschafleltil |2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, larchmont Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. P'"*^ ^""'"°" Ruth Morgan Pioduces more than twice as many blooms as Lawson : a little lighter in color. Not quite as large. Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. J W. Adams & Co. Springfield. Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Good healthy sand rooted carnation cuttings of the standard varieties now ready for delivery. Please write for prices and varieties. Satisfaction guaranteed. VELIE BROTHERS Valley View OreeDhrusea. MarlboroUgh, N.Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlngham.Mass. Mention the FlorlJt«' Bxchan<« when wrltlnc- J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET. ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WELL-ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Roses CARNAXIOIVS Pink Fiancee Laweon Nelson Fleher Mrs. Nelson (luardlan Angel 100 1000 s.oo $50.00 1.50 12.50 ?, 00 25.00 1.25 10.00 1.2S 10,00 XAntit Pink Enchantress Morning Glory Fine, strong;, -well root- ed CuttlDKS Liberty Sunrise Unole John KalKerln Perie 2.50 1.50 100 $3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 20.00 12,50 Mrs. Patten variegated Estelle ... Cardinal. Red Boston Marl£et. Lady Bountiful Flora Hill 'Wlilte 100 $3.00 2.00 5.00 1.60 3.00 1.26 1000 $25.00 17.50 40.00 12.50 25.00 10.00 ROSES 1000 $35.00 26.00 17.50 1 7 50 17.60 Win. Askew. Chatenay .... Bridesmaid . Bride Ivory 100 2.00 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.50 1000 17.50 12.60 12.50 12 50 12.50 PETER REINBERQ 51 ^WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO IfpDtlnn The FlnrlHtii* Eirhnnep whPn wiitlnir. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per lOO Per 1000 OLENDALi: $12.00 $100.00 ... 12 00 lOO.tO 12.00 100 00 6.00 60.00 6.00 50.00 4.00 36.00 3 60 30.00 :).00 26.00 3.00 26.00 RICHMONIJ ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants Irom 2^4 Inch poti, $16.00 per 100. March delivery. KOSKS. Brides, Bridesmaids, Gates, Perle and La Detroit 2>4 Inch pots $3.60 per 100. 0. O. D, VICTORY. ROBT. CRAIG CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELLK WBITi; LAWSON... LADY BOUNTIFUL ENCHANTRESS NELSON FISHER... MItS. PATTEN ESTELLE HAKKV FENN FLA.MINGO CRANE LA\YSON.. BOSTON M.4RKET. WHITE CLOUn Por 100 $3.00 2.60 2.60 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2-00 1.00 Per 1000 $26.00 20,00 20.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 W. J. & m. S. VBSEV, FORT -WAYNE, INDIANA. Uentlon The FIorlstB* Exchange when writlne. immEDIBTE DELIVEQT DCn I AU/CnH 'll'« only red Carnation you nCU LAlloUn want. R.C., $1.00 per 100; un- rooted. $2.10 per 100. U/UITC I AU/Cnil I'lie best white. R. C,, $4 00 YlnllL LHVlOUn perliW; unrooted, t2.00 per ICO. VARIEGATED LAWSON l%:rilM^v.fm\ iiiiroofed, $3liOperlOO. PINIf I AWQnm The best pinb. R. C, $3.00 per ^l^^ LHTfOUn lOU; unrooted. $1.50 per lOO. MRS. W.T. OMWAKE. Sport of Eichaatress, Improved Enchantress, 3 to 4 shades deeper. K. C, $10.00 per 100; unrooted. $5.00 per 100. Poitlaiul, Oreeon. Unrooted cuttinps received Id fine shape and eatlsfled. 99 per cent, n ill root. —Max M. Smith. Maiion, Ind. Ciittln^s arrived in very Hatln- factory snape. Gunnab Teilman. Elmhurst. N. J. Cuttioge received in good order.— F, Bottjer. CASH PLEASE. HENRY EICHHOLZ WAYNESBORO, PA. Mention mie FlnrlatB' Excliange when writing. R.ooted Ovittings CARNATIONS and GERANIUMS CHruations tor February delivery as tollows: Queen Louise, at $10 per 1000; Lady Bountl- lul, Richmond Gem, Wm. Penn and M. A, Patten, at $25 per 1000; Harry Fenn and Mrs. E. A. Nelson, at $16 per 1000. Geraniums— Of these I am sold out of all that I can supply until the 6lh ot March. Will have about 100,000 for the month of March (rooted cuttings, no pot plants.) Send for lists ot Carnations and Geraniums. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa. Uentlon The Florlets' Exchaune wbeo writing. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis 6.10 45.00 L.idy Bonntltul 3.60 30.00 Emhantress 3.00 25.00 Estelle ■ 3-00 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen. Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 60o. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent Btrifk. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Lieut. Peary. Cardinal $6.00 Lady Bountiful 4.00 White Lawson. Nelson Fisher 3.5'J Daheim. Ethel Ward I o qq Enchantress. Prosperity 1 Mrs.T. W. Lawson, The Queen. . 2.60 Boston Market, Maceo, I o no Nelba, Pink Armazinda I tsooo 36.00 30.00 20.00 18.00 16.00 FIELD- GROWN ROSES OWN ROOTS Hybrid Perpetual. Hybrid Teas. Hardy Climbers, ETerblooniln;^; Teas. Etc. Good assortment of varieties, from $(>.00 to $12.00 per 100. VERBENAS 100 1000 ■test Uaiuinothg, rooted cuttings $1.00 $8.00 MISCELLANEOUS 1000 «.oo 8.00 s.oo 16.00 12,00 10.00 16!66 10.00 12.00 AKCratum, Cope's Pet. White Cap, 100 P Paulme. 8. Ourney L. Bennet tl.OO Achy rant lies, four yorta l.tO Coleus, beet beddine and fancy sorts.. , 1.00 Cupliea .. 1.26 Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 Feverfew, double white 1.50 Heliotrope, light and dark 1.25 Ivy, German 1.50 Moon Vine, true white 2.00 Salvia, Splendens and Bedman 1.25 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.60 ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI. 31n., pots. $6.00 per 100; 3H in.. $8.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, flowering varieties, 3 in., pots, $8.00 per 100. 8MILAX, from 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; »18.0O per 1000 ; 3 in.. $3.00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention The Florlstw' Elichange when wrltlpg. MONEY BACK If cuttiDgB are not satigfactory Per 100 Per 100 Ked Lawson . . . .*i.00 Queen $2.00 Varieg. Lawson 4.00 Knchantress 2.50 White Lawson.. 3.00 Lady Bountifal 3.00 Stock is strong and well rooted. Ready now. W. A. ROWLANDS, Utica, N.Y. 53 Franklyn Sqnare Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. carnation cuttings Well rooted clean stock outtlogs now ready. Write for price list. LocustSt.6reenliouses,Oxfor(l,CliesteiCo.,Pa. J. H. A. Hutchison, Prop. Uentloa The FlortBts' Elxchange wbeo wrltlnr. 38 The Florists* Bxchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medium of Interchange for norlsts. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottce as Second Class Matter PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NE!W YORK Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW T W n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 la Salle Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. 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Traendly ot New York to serve on the executive committee for the term of three years; and H. H. Ritter ot Dayton, O., to till out the unexpired term of one year made vacant by the election of H. M. Altick as vice-president. W. J. STEWART.Secretary. The announcement of President Kasting's appoin- tees on the Board of Directors of the S. A. F. O. H., which appears in this issue, was withheld last week in compliance with Mr. Kasting's instructions. The American Florist received similar orders from Mr. Kasting, we are informed, but saw fit to violate them, and published in its January 6, 1906 issue the por- traits of "The New Officers ot the S. A. F." This proceeding, while meriting the condemnation of all fair-minded people, is characteristic of our contem- porary. Enough said. The American Carnation Society. A delegation of the reception committee of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston will meet all trains on arrival at north and south terminals and at Back Bay and Huntington Avenue Stations of the N. T. N. H. and H. and B. and A. R. R. on Wednesday morning. January 24. Members of this committee will wear a red badge. American Seed Trade Association. The executive committee of the American Seed Trade Association met at Dooner's Hotel, Philadelphia, and decided that because so tew members were able to go to California this year, it would be better to post- pone the trip, and accept the invitation to go to Toledo, O., for the annual convention. The members present were: W. H. Grenell, president; C. E Ken- del, secretary; C. N. Page, S. P. Willard, M. H. Dur- yea, and F. W. Bolgiano. Of the Philadelphia seeds- men present there were W. P. Stokes, W. Atlee Bur- pee, H. W. Johnson, H. M. Earl, Burnet Landreth- also Chas. H. Breck, Boston. C. E. KENDBIj, Secretary. Name and Address Wanted. From Rochester, N. T., we received, on January i. 190G a dollar enclosed In one ot our printed en- velopes, in payment of renewal suliscription for The Florists' lOxchange, sender having omitted to give full name and address. Will the party forwarding the money kindly furnish these particulars, so that the proper credit may be given on our list. Thomas Meehan & Sons, incorporated, Germantown Pa., have purchased the extensive collection of seed- ling and named varieties of peonies developed by that enthusiastic peony grower, H. A. Terry, of Iowa His collection of peonies is said to be the finest In the West. Abies (Plcea) Ciliclca. Like the Abies Nordmanniana, to which it has a general resemblance, the Abies cilicica is a very hardy fir, hence is in great demand for ornamental planting. It appears, too, to be well adapted to our climate, flourishing well when in any fair situ- ation. The one pictured is a stately tree, and has reached its present iieight without any pruning, apparently, so it may be said to show an entirely natural habit of growth. While it is different from A. Nordmanniana. the distinction canot so well be described as it is discernible on inspection. But the needles are less fiat on A. cilicica tiian on the otlier, giving tlie foliage a clustered appearance, as the tree in the illustration indicates. This tree is growing on tlie grounds of the Department of Agri- culture, Washington, D. C, and is a very good speci- men of this fine species. It is a native of Asia Minor, whence have come so many of the beautiful trees that grace our lawns. The tree illustrated had no cones on at the time it was photographed, otherwise it would have added to its interest. The cones are from 6 to S inches in length, and, as with all the trees of this genus, they standi erect, crumbling to pieces and falling to the ground when ripe. The cones standing upright h.ave a singular appearance: and it may be added that this character distinguishes the firs from the spruces. In the latter class the cones are drooping, and do not immediately fall off and apart when ripe, of which the common Norway spruce is a familiar illustration. The tree in the illustration is growing on the slope of a hill, and although 35 feet high, is still growing freely, promising to reach the average height of the species, which is given as from 40 to 60 feet. The firs that will thrive with us are doubly valu- able, because there are so many that will not. The European silver flr does not thrive as well as it should. Our native balsam flr is another that seems averse to any other situation tlian its natural one in our forests. Then think of the numbers of beau- tiful sorts from our Pacific States which fail to adapt themselves to our climate! Tills is why we so value the Abies Normanniana, file concoior, of Colorado, the cilicica — the subject of these notes — and the few other good species that are at home with us. JOSEPH MEEHAN. American Breeders' Association. The second annual meeting of the American Breed- ers' Association will be held at Lincoln, Neb., January 17 to 19, during Nebraska's "agriculture week." The agricultural societies of Nebraska meet during that week and will hold some of their sessions jointly with the American Breeders' Association. A large and enthusiastic attendance is assured. I am authorized to announce that members of the American Breeders' Association by applying to the secretary can secure copies ot Volume I, Memoirs of the New York Horticultural Society, containing the report of the Hybridizers' Conference held In New York City in 1902. The price is $1.09, postpaid. Washington, D. C. W. M. HAYS. Secretary. Among the subjects to be discussed the foliow"ing are of interest to our readers: "Breeding Grapes," by C. B. Camp, Cheney, Neb., and S. A. Beach, Ames, la.; "Results from Work in Breeding Hardy Fruits," by Hon. C. G. Patten, Charles City, Xa. ; "Methods and Results of Hybridizing Fruits," by Theo. Wil- liams; "Breeding Hardy Strawberries for the Prairie," by Professor N. E. Hansen, Brookings, S. D, ; "Plant Breeding in the United States," by Dr. H. J. Webber, Washington, D. C; "Laboratory Work in Plant Breed- ing." by Professor R. A. Emerson. Lincoln, Neb ; "Breeding Evening Primroses." by Dr. D. T. Mac- Dougal, New York Botanical Garden; "Importance ot Correlation of Characters in Plant Breeding," by Dr. Webber. Charles Willis Ward, Queens, N. Y., chairman, will preside at the meetings of the plant section. WINDOW GARDENING IN THE SCHOOL ROOM is the title of a most helpful. and instructive pamphlet, written by Herman B. Dorner, B. S., Assistant in Botany at the Purdue University, Lafay- ette, Ind., and published by the University. Tiie pamphlet is intended to be an aid to teachers in the selection and care of plants in their school- rooms; and it will be found very useful for the purpose mentioned. OUR READERS' NEWS. About Soot. Editor Florists' Excliangc: Very often are seen such inquiries as. "Is soot of. any value as manure'.'" "What is soot good for'.'" and tlie last I have seen, "Will you tell us about Scotch soot? is a stunner. John Birnie knows two or three good Scotch things, but I don't believe he is on to this. Let me say that I am sui-prised that the value of soot is not generally known and appreciated as it should be. Soot is one ot tirose things which when in competition with artificial manures, holds its own with the best of them, and yet it is not ap- preciated. If some enterprising concern were to change its name and in so doing not forget to tell of all its good properties, a trade in it would be had. equal to many other things less meritorious now offered. What surprises me is the complete manner in which soot is wasted. I Itnow concerns that burn thousands of tons of soft coal each year who waste every bit of the soot from their flues which finds its way to tlie ash dump day liy day. And at the same time they pay 25 dollars per ton for artificial man- ures, when the application of the ready-made mater- ial would give as good and, in many cases, better re- sults. There are very few crops that would not be greatly benefited by soot especially those which are entering on their .season's growth. It matters not whether the crops are inside or outside. I see in reply to one soot question tliat "soot is used mostly to give the foliage a dark green color and it also deepens the color of the bloom. It is considered to be a foliage food altogether, and is not supposed to have much effect on the size of the blooms." Surely education in soot is not much ex- tended. JOHN THORPE. "Aristocrat." Iilditor Florists' Exchange: Considerable free advertising has been given to this famous carnation by the daily press ail over the country. W^e florists at one time used to figure such stories of $30,000 and $40,000 for a new carnation as absurd and hurtful, and were ashamed of them when questioned by the public in regard to their reliability. But of late years we have come to realize that these same stories have advertised and helped our business to a considerable extent, and have harmed no one in the least. Let me state, however, that neither the originator. Mr. "Witterstaetter, nor the Chicago Carnation Company, is seeking notoriety by these methods. The price my company paid for Aristocrat has not been divulged, nor do we intend it shall be; as that part of the transaction concerns no one but the parties to the contract. It is hardly necessary for me to tell the fiorists, that no such sum was paid for it; at the same time, we both hope and believe that Aristocrat will be worth all and more than $40,000 to the trade. I personally have watched Aristocrat for the past three or four years, and have seen it grown under various conditions and at different times of the year. I was so impressed with it last season, long before the January meeting of the Carnation Society that I tried to purchase it, but Mr. "Wittersttaeter turned a deaf ear to all my proposals, saying he intended to con- vince himself by a further and thorough trial, that Aristocrat should not leave his place, either by sell- ing it outright, or by dissemination, until he was sure it was all we thought it to be. As the variety is now five years old. and he has been able to grow it in quantity, our highest hopes as to its value in every respect have been realized. Hence the sale, (the greatest that ever was). Aristocrat in color is a trifle lig'hter than Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. very mucli brighter, and is ex- pected to displace that grand old variety in the hearts and greenhouses of everyone. When I first saw^ the Lawson and even after my firm failed to get possession of it, I predicted it would be grown after all carnations ot that day were out of business. It was hard for me to make many florists believe that: but my judgment, as you now know, was not misplaced. I now claim that Aristocrat is just as far superior to present day varieties as Law- son was in its day, and will live longer than any variety I know of; but to be thoroughly appreciated it should be seen growing at Witterstaetter's, Cin- <-innati, who will make an attempt to show it in good shape at Boston this month, notwithstanding the fact that his train leaves at noon on the Monday and the flowers will not be judged until Wednesday after- noon. It cocember 9 and 23 last, relative to the S. A. F. show which it was proposed to hold in Boston, in March. 1906. We note that the editor of the most recent acquisition to American horticultural trade journalism takes umbrage at your statements, and in a recent issue of his paper has a contemptuous fling at the correspondents who had the temerity to express views contrary to his own. The "correspondent of a western paper" (which, by the way, was for many years, and until quite recently, the occupation of your critic) is still not afraid to state that "a number of prominent Boston horticulturists" opposed the holdng of the projected show in their city, several of these being well-known members of the S. A. F. itself. They considered it very bad policy to even suggest the holding of such a show in Boston this year, knowing full well, as they did, that the Hub had all the shows and con- ventions it could successfully handle. The attempt to 'discredit the statements of the Boston correspondents of The Florists' Exchange and Florists' Review is altogether too contemptible to merit much notice. We think J. W. Duncan is well able to care for himself; but we might say that the censorious editor of "Horticulture" did not attend the meet'ing of the Gardeners and Florists' Club when the S. A. F. show was discussed, yet he presumes to know more about what transpired than those who attended! From the very first the proposal to hold the sug- gested show in Boston met with pronounced disfavor. We know some good S. A. F. members supported it, l3Ut think even they must now admit that the attempt to get up such a show, in so short a space of time, under such conditions as prevailed in Boston, was doomed to failure from the start. We do not think the S. A. F. can complain of Boston's lack of hospitality, when we remember the grand convention of 1890; neither will she be found lacking in courtesies to any other bodies who may elect to meet with her "on being apprised thereof through the proper channels." The welcome to be given the coming carnation and rose conventions will bear this out. The hostility to tire suggested exhibition was not due to antagonism to the S. A. F., but because Boston was not the proper city in which to hold such a show in 1906. The time to make arrangements for an exhibition in 1907 should now be well advanced, if success is desired. The secretary of the S. A. F. is a hard-working, well-meaning man; but if he can spare time to attend club meetings and rub against more "Boston people" his present views would speedily undergo a change. The condition of the S. A. P. in Massacliu- setts is sufficiently precocious to warrant the ad- ministering of some powerful elixir, but we feel con- fident that the postponed show would not have proved the desired fillip. W. N. CRAIG. Boxwood Sprays. Editor Florists' Excluuigi-: In your issue of December 16 there was an article by Joseph Meehan on Christmas Evergreens, whicli I read with much interest: but there is one that is fast reaching a prominent place with the florists, namely, boxwood sprays of which no mention is made by him. I would like to ask what variety of boxwood is used? Is it grown by nurserymen, or is it found wild? What kind of soil suits it best, nnd what is the most approved method of cultiva- tion? I would greatly appreciate a reply somewhat in detail through your columns. R. H. COMSTOCK. Conn. — Boxwood is a native of Europe. None could be had in tiiis country, except from cultivated trees, and the supply from this source would be limited. If it ever gets into general use with florists for Christ- mas work, it would be imported from Europe, which is quite practicable. The pretty box plants used by Hcirists are mainly imported. There are many parts of our country not too cold for the box to thrive in which it might be grown; but it will be always im- ported - chiefly because of cheapness and the rich dark foliage of such plants, as is the case with rho- dodendrons. Box likes a rich moist soil, and prefers partial shade. The best variety for furnishing sprays is Buxus arborescens. JOSEPH MEEHAN. [ (j^bituarg J Nicotiana Sanderae. Editor Florists' ExihiiiiK''; Some time ago, having a few old plants of Nicotiana Sanderae, and not wishing to keep them, I cut some of the roots in small (inch) pieces and placed them in sand. They have sprouted like bouvardias. each piece giving two or more shoots. This demonstrates that the Nicotiana Sanderae can be raised from root cuttings as well as from seed. I Uiink Nicotiana Sanderae is all right, and I am going to try the eight varieties of hybrids. Mass. READER. Samuel B. Parsons, Sr. As announced last week Samuel B. Parsons Sr., Flushing. N. Y., died on Thursday, January 4, 190C, at the ripe age of eighty-seven years. Mr. Parsons was one of the most widely known horticulturists in the United States. He was born in The ];ate Samuel B. Parsons, Sr. Flu.shing in 1819, and came of good old English Quaker stock. The father, Samuel B. Parsons, and the grandfather, James Parsons, were both natives of the Empire State, and for many years were promi- nent merchants of New York City. When a com- paratively young man the elder Mr. Parsons left that city and settled at Flushing, where he lived retired until his death in 1S41, wlien 70 years of age. Mr. Parsons began his career in 1S35, as a clerk in New York City. In 1845 he went abroad to study the horticulture of the old world. In 1859 he estab- lished a plantation in Florida, where lie introduced and propagated the navel, or seedle.ss, orange. The following year he went abroad again, having been commissioned by the government to investigate the agriculture and horticulture of Sicily and the Ionian Islands, and to obtain the Italian bee. which up to that time had not been introduced in this country. In 1862, in partnership with his brother, the late Robert B. Parsons, Mr. Parsons established the Parsons nurseries, which became famous the world over for the propagation of ornamental trees and The liate Joseph Kift, Sr. shrubs. particularly rhododendrons sending the products to the wealthiest people on both sides of the Atlantic. A conspicuous success was the introduc- tion and development of Japanese maples. In 1851 Mr. Parsons was president of the board of truslces who e.stabli.shed in Flushing the first free pulilic school in New York State. Ho was also presi- iliiit for ten years of the Flushing Bank. He was a Whig in his early days, and cast his lirst vote for William Henry Harrison for President. l.,ater he was a staunch Republican. Mr. Parsons was a strong abolitionist and it was his boast that he assisted more slaves to freedom than any other man in Queens County. Mrs. Parsons died many years ago. They had several children one of whom, Samuel B. Parsons, Jr., is landscape architect of the Department of Parks, New Yorli City. The funeral took place Saturday, January 6, from the home of Mrs. Robert B. Parsons, in Broadway, Flushing. Joseph Klft, Sr. As briefly announced in last week's issue Joseph Kift, Sr., the well known and much respected florist, of West Chester, Pa., passed away suddenly at his home there on Thursday, January 4, 1906, Mr. Kift's naturally strong constitution liad been weakened by an enlargement of the prostrate gland from which he had suffered for some time, but the immediate cause of death was an attack of acute indigestion. The day before he died he spent the afternoon in the greenhouses with his men. Joseph Kift had the distinction of being for several years past the oldest tlorist in Chester County, and his establishment, on South High street. West Ches- ter, Pa., had been conducted continuously by him since 1851. He was a grower of general stock, and, it is said, was the first fiorist to place the Bermuda lily on the American market. Mr. Kift was born July 23, 1827, in the parish of Borough Bridge, Somersetshire, England, and was a son of Robert and Jane (Sharman) Kift. His father and his paternal grandfather, Nathan Kift, were butchers by trade. After receiving his education in the scliools of Bath, he determined to follow the busi- ness of a florist and gardener. At the age of four- teen he went to Scotland where he worked at his trade in and around Edinburgh for seven years. Having attained his majority he sailed from Liverpool, Eng- land, on the sailing vessel "Propius" for New York, where he landed on Monday, November 6, 1848, the day before Zachary Taylor was elected Presi- dent of the United States. He spent that Win- ter in New York City, and in the Spring went to Philadelphia, where he spent two years working at the lousiness of tlorist. In 1851 lie settled in West Chester, and had been ever sin{;e identified with that borough and its interests. His business prospered and in 1876 he opened in Philadelphia a branch store, of which his eldest son, Robert, is the manager. In 1851 Mr. Kift was married to Miss Jane Leslie, an Edinburgh lady. Nine children were born to them, of whom only four survive — Robert, Joseph, Anna, and Jennie, who, with their mother, mourn his great loss. Mr. Kift was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity, and at one time he was a vestryman. For several years, he was superintendent of a sabbath school for colored children. Becoming a naturalized American citizen Mr. Kift early developed independent proclivities in politics. He was a warm advocate of temperance and long ago became a total abstainer. Soon after the organization of the Prohibition Party he espoused the reform measures that its platform declared for, and its candidates have almost without exception received his support. In this he was fol- lowed by his two sons, Joseph Kift, Jr., having been at one time Chairman of the County Prohibition Committee. F. W. Burbidge. Our Englisli exchanges announce the death of F. W. Burbidge, M. A. V. M. H., the talented curator of the Botanical Gardens of Trinity College, Dublin Ireland, which occurred on Sunday morning, Decem- ber 24. 1905. He was in his SStli year, and was born at Wymeswold, Leicestershire, Eng. As an artist, gar- den botanist, author and traveler. Mr. Burbidge was widely known. As plant collector and naturalist he had traveled in Borneo, the Sulu Islands, and else- where in the East India Archipelago. Burbidgea nitida was one of his discoveries. The story of his eastern travels and discoveries is chronicled in "The Gardens of fhe Sun," a book published in 1880. Other works of which he was the author include: "Domestic Flora," "The Narcissus," (full of paintings by liim- self) "Cultivated Plants," the latest being "Tlie Book of the Scented Garden," recently reviewed In tlie.se columns. Mr. Burbidge was a self-made man, and through his own efforts attained to great prominence in the world of horticulture, which suffers a severe loss by his death. Charles H. Bliss. Charles H. Bliss, florist, Ashtabula, O., died at Mobile, Ala., December 29, 1905, where he had gone in seai'ch of health. Mr. Bliss was born 63 years ago in Brattleboro, Vt., and when a child went with his parents to New York state, whence they moved to Ashtabula 5 6 years ago and since that time that city had been his home. For a quarter of a century he had been engaged in business as florist. During the past year. Mr, Bliss decided to retire and discontinued his business and sold his property. He loaves a wid'iw and f<>ur ehildrt-n. 40 The Plorists' Exchangee Rose Culture Under Glass. {Read by jY. Butterlmcb before the January meeting of the Monmouth County HorticuHural Society.) Cuttings. We could never see any difference in cuttings from blind or flowering wood. Different growers prefer different sizes of cuttings, some take two, sume three eyes. A keen-edged knife should be used and the cut should be as short and clean as possible. The depth of the sand should be from SVi to 4 inches. I insert the cutting about half way be- tween the surface and the bottom; there the heat and moisture will be uniform. The temperature of the sand should be about 6 0 and the temperature of the house 66 degrees. This lower temperature of the house will retard the buds while roots are forming. The cooler the cuttings are rooted, the quicker they act after being repotted. During bright weather the cutting bench should be sprayed several times a day; the moisture of the foliage will greatly help the formation of roots. In about four weeks they should be ready for potting. Cuttings of American Beauty roses are far more difficult to handle. Select the .short Jointed blind wood. From two to four eyes can be taken, according to the distance apart of the eyes. Bottom heat should be 6S and the temperature of the house 58 degrees. Potting. As soon as the roots are from one-fourth to one- half inch long, the cuttings should be potted. If they are left too long in the sand, the plants will re- ceive a check when potted. Two to 2^/^ inch pots are right for Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, etc. and for American Beauty 2 % inch pots. See that tlie pots are clean; if they are new have them well soaked. The soil should be a fibrous loam, four parts of soil to one part of rotten manure. The soil should be screened through a one-half inch mesh. In potting, get the roots as near to the top as possible and don't press too hard, only enough to keep the cuttings standing firmly. Place them in a bench on coal ashes, and water twice with a hose, shading them at once. The shading should be removed at night and on some cloudy days. Keep the soil moist "not soaked," and the rose house temperature 58 degrees at night, with a rise of 10 or 15 degrees in the day time. About grafting roses, the time is too short to ven- tilate it throughly. For 25 cents anyone can get Montgomery's pamphlet "The History and Culture of Grafted Roses," which is much better than I could describe the method. Re-pottlng. When the ball is rooted through, the plants should be repotted. The soil should be prepared the same as for cuttings. See that the soil is free of lumps and the plants potted firmly. Remove a little of the soil at the top of the ball, and at the edge. If the plants are grafted stock, get the graft as near under ground as possible each time they are repotted. A plant from 2 and 2% -inch pots will take a 3 inch and a 21/2 inch pot plant will take a 3 14 -inch pot. They will fill the pot quicker and make a better growth it not shifted into too large a pot. American Beauty require a heavier soil and a 3% inch pot. Give plenty of drainage. The young stock ought to have the best place in the house where they get the full benefit of the sun. Syringe on every bright day and never allow the plants to get dry for any length of time. If sulphur cannot be applied on the pipes, a dusting with the bellows will be needed. We use common hand lanterns if there is no heat from the pipes. We put a thick layer of sulphur on top of the lantern, and light it, and we never had any yellow or burned leaves. Camatiou Focalioutas. Baur & Smith, Indianapolis, Originators and Growers. Preparing Soli. Early in Spring is the time to prepare your soil — a good friable loam if possible from an old cow pasture put up in a square pile about two feet high with one part of good stable manure. After three weeks the pile should be chopped in pieces and turned over. The pile should be turned every three weeks until needed, to prevent weeds from growing. Planting. When the benches are filled and the soil well pul- verized we spread the bone about a pound to the running foot of bench, evenly, and mix it well by hand. If there are any rough pieces, it is well to break them up. We prefer early planting, and selec- tion of good stock. A sickly plant is discarded, and the plants are planted carefully, regardless of time. They are planted firmly without damaging the ball of roots. A plant can be planted right with- out using anything but the hands. Some prefer firming them by working through the rows. After a bench is planted, level it nicely and water care- fully around each plant without soaking the whole bench. The houses should be planted in June, or not later than July. Care of Young Stock. Much of the success or failure ,of the crop is at- tributed to the care taken of young stock. Our main effort should be to get healthy, stocky, growth and this can only be obtained by timely cultivation, watering, ventilating and feeding. The cultivation should be continued until the feeding roots reach so close to the surface, that the work cannot be carried on without injuring the plants. Careful watering is also of great importance at the different stages of growth. Not alone should the man Partial View of Exhibit of Reasoner Bros., Oneco, Fla., at Tampa State Fair. know how to handle the hose, but he must also con- sider the outdoor atmosphere. If evaporation is rapid, so to speak, and the atmosphere dry, the plants can hardly be over watered; if the atmosphere is moist, watering should be done very carefully. A man who knows how to handle the hose can syringe as sharp with little water as some with full force im soaking the bed. As soon after planting as time can be spared, the plants should have suppoi'ts and should be trained in position, so the light and air can have free access. Grafted stock should have supports as soon as planted: in fact it is better to give them a little support when in pots. Pieces of wire about 8 or 10 inches long, are sufficient. This will prevent Hit- eion from being detached from the stock when syi-inging is done. If the soil had a proper quantity of fertility, at planting time, very little feeding is required, except a light sprinkling of bone meal and w'ood ashes at intervals, or a dusting of lime, until the bench is well filled with roots. There is no special time set for mulching: each grower must know when his plants need feeding. In i-aising benches with ^Vz or 4 inches of soil left after the Summer's growth, the bench is naturally exhausted. A sprinkling of bone meal, with a top-dressing of two parts of rotten manure to one part of soil is our first mulch. Air slacked lime, wood ashes and bone are used alternately later on. A top-dre.ssing of cow manure and soil is afforded when the roots show on the surface. In the short days, when a heavy crop has been cut, the beds ought to be kept on the dry side for a week or so to increase root action, but it should not be overdone; simply keep the bed in a mellow condition. A\'lten the day.^ get longer and brighter, more air and water can be given to plants in active growth; also more stimul- ant can be applied in the way of liquid or mulch. We have found that American Beauty do better by giving tliem from time to time a light mulch and a dusting of bone or ashes, than feeding too much liquid manure. The leaves ought to be kept picked up and disbudding attended to. The shoots which touch the glass ought to be tied down. Ventilating and Temperature. The most important duty of a successful rose grower is the right handliiig of the ventilators. Careless ventilating is more the cause of mildew than anything else. When the house rises to 65 degrees raise the ventilator just a few inches, but never enough to get a sudden drop of temperature. The ventilators should be raised inch by inch according to the out- side temperature; the same to be lowered gradually in the afternoon when reducing the air. During the short days, such as we have now, the houses should get all the air pos.sibIe. Rather keep a little fire going with a crack of air on. Watering and syring- ing have to be done very carefully at this time of the year. Sometimes the bed has the appearance of having plenty of moisture, but by examining the benches you will find that the bottom is quite dry. . especially when heavy firing is done. This is the time M'hen red spider is most troublesome especially with American Beauty, and if the pest get a hold you will liave to wait for your fir^t cut of flowers until spring. The temperature for the American Beauty house is 60 degrees; for Bride and Bridesmaids, 56 to 58; for Golden Gate and Ivory, 54 to 56; for Papa Gontier, from 48 to 50, \vith a rise of from 10 to 15 degrees in the daytime. Carrying Over Roses. Prominent growers till us that much finer, though perhaps fewer, blooms are cut the second year than the first. The stems are larger and stiffer, and the flowers ftdler , which is something to be consid- ered. We ha.ve seen a a:ood many failures in rose growing, the result of .earring over old plants; but this is generaly caused by wrong treatment between seasons. We believe that success is, to a certain ex- tent, due to the resting and startitig periods. II is a great mistake to atteinpt to grow blooms all Summer without giving the plants any rest whatever. The opposite extreme is Just as much if not more injurious by insisting on an absolute ce.s.sation of growth, not withstaitding the fact that nature is trying her best to encourage it. If the soil becomes dry and hard and nearly all the tender shoots shrivel- ed up and the fine roots destroyed and the plant doesn't know if it is meant to live or die, this is more exhaustion than rest. The resting of the plants is designed to store up and concentrate vitality for future use. This can only be accomplished by keeping the soil on the dry side, — only dry enough to harden the wood, bul nl the same tinte never t<* stop root action altogether. Carnation Pocahontas. Editor Florists' Exchange: We send you a photograph of our new crimson carnation Pocahontas (herewith ri^proauced). The \'ariety is a, cross between a light red seedling and Governor Roosevelt and is in its third year. The color is a shade lighter than that of Roosevelt: instead of that dark cast it has a .scarlet cast which adds a brilliancy to its color seldom seen in a crim- son especially under artificial light. The form of the bloom is round, with very little fringe to the petal. In size it is larger than Harlowarden. and in pro- ductiveness it beats Harry Fenn. The growth is ideal and strong, and us you will see in the photo- graph the stems hold the blooms up perfectly. It does not split the calyx; is a fine keeper, roots and transplants fine. We know of no carnation that is so near perfect as this one. We have a good stock I if it. and hope to disseminate it in 1907. . Indianapolis Ind. BAUR &. SMITH. January G, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 41 WUHam F. Kasting, President S. A. F. O. H. New Directors S. A. F. O. H. President Kasting has appointed the following gentlemen directors of the S. A. F. O. H. : Messrs. P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago; Frank H. Traendly, New York: with H. H. Ritter, Dayton, O. to fill the unex- pired term of H. M. Altick, elected to fill the vice- presidency of the society at the Washington conven- tion. We think we are safe in saying that there is no more popular man in the florist trade to-day than Phil. Hauswirth, none wjio will work harder for the good of any cause calculated to advance the interests of the industry of which he is a worthy representative. Mr. Hauswirth throws his whole energy into every- thing he undertakes. He has managed most suc- cessfully several very important flower shows, and in other ways has done yeoman service for the good of horticulture. Although an ardent believer in and strong supporter of sports, Mr. Hauswirth's ambition is that these shall in no way interfere with the regu- lar work of the society at convention time. He has directed the S. A. F. pastimes for several years a-long just such lines in a most acceptable manner. That he will prove a powerful aid to President Kasting dur- ing his term of office goes without saying, and both of the gentlemen are to be congratulated on the selec- tion made. Frank H. Traendly, as is well known, is a very successful wholesale cominission merchant of New York city. He has been president of the New York Florists' Club for the past two years, and during his term of office the affairs of the club have prospered and its membership has been very largely added to. Mr. Traendly is also a believer in hard work, and it has been his desire throughout his two administra- tions to see both the social and business sides of the club developed to their fullest extent. At every meet- ing he has aimed to have an exhibition of some kind, which has largely tended to create interest in the gatherings. Mr. Traendly is also a bowler, but sees to it that that pastime is kept in its proper place, and does not at all clash with the work necessary to be done. He has been a ntember of the Society of Amer- ican Florists for six years, having joined at the Detroit meeting, and will, we feel sure, prove a most acceptable officer of the national society, fhe interests and advancement of which, as well as these of his local club, he has at heart. H. H. Ritter is the owner of a large greenhouse establishment in Dayton, Ohio, and has been a very active member of the S. A. F. for many years. He is also much interested in the work of the Florists' Hail Association, being at present vice-president of that organization. That he will render royal services toward the success of the forthcoming meeting of the S. A. F. in his home city, there is no question. From the foregoing it will be seen that President Kasting has honored by his appointments the retail, wholesale, and grower's branches of the business. best group of 12 foliage plants; best arrangement of best group of 2 5 ornamental and flowering plants; decorative plants to occupy 75 .square feet space; best collection of nephrolepis; best collection of palms in 12 inch pots or larger; not less than 25 in all; best group of 25 palms in 6 or s inch )iots:and iTi 4 to 6 inch pots; best single specimen palm in 12 inch pot, or larger; and in S or Ui inch pot; best specimen cycad; and pandanus; best group (jf cactus; best collection of bedding plants, properly arranged. Fourteen minor prizes, all firsts, were also captured by the firm, total $450. The neat bamboo work was made from bamboo taken from some clumps of li. argentea striata which they have had growing for over 2 0 years. The fair was a great success for the State and was visited largely by home-seekers and tourists, among them some of the prominent north- ern flori.sts who seemed surprised at the extent of the show. The exhibits of fruit and vegetables were ex- tensive and very educational, showing wiiat is being raised regularly in Florida. FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. A CALIFORNIA WEDDING DECORATION. — The London Florist, Thomas Stevenson, who con- ducts the Palace Hotel flower store, had charge of the swellest Christmas wedding. It was Miss Maude Ackerman's marriage to Dr. William C. Voorsauger. and occurred in the early evening in the Empire room of the Palace Hotel. She carried a shower bouquet entirely of orange blo-ssoms and stood through the ceremony in a dainty bower of bam- boo and woodwardia ferns, with long garlands of white tulle and a decoration of numbers of hearts and wedding bells of white satin and tulle. At a horse-shoe shaped table in the marble room, dinner was served, the decorations showing a rainbow effect produced by different flowers — violets, poinsettias, hyacinths, roses and carnations being used. The ballroom, where dancing followed, was decorated in tall woodwardia ferns. Instead of a bouquet, the maid of honor carried a muff of Cecil Brunner roses, and wore a wreath of maidenhair ferns in her hair; and the bridesmaid carried a muff of tiny roses. A country wedding, said to be the most unique ever solemnized in the Paciflc Coast States, took place on Christmas day at Centerville, Oregon. The hero and bridegroom, 60 years of age, was Frank L. Sterling, a nurseryman and widower, and his bride was his mother-in-law, Mr.s Martha McLain, 77 years of age. She carried a large bouquet of Bride roses. The granddaughter of the i)ride, aged 2 7. acted as bridesmaid, and carried a bouquet of Bridesmaid roses, while a bachelor of 80 years served as groomsman, and like the bridegroom wore a bright Autumn leaf for a buttonhole ornament. The minister who tied the knot. Rev. L. Clinton, is in everyday life a blacksmith, who served through the Civil War with General Lee as horseshoer to the staff. He is proud of his work as a minister, says that in his time he has married 200 couples, not one of which have been divorced. Another charming Christmas affair was the evening dinner and dance given Miss Genevieve Harvey by her grandmother, Mrs Martin, who was general A Southern State Fair Extiibit. The illuslraliun herewith shows part of the ex- hibit of Reasoner Brothers.. Royal Palm Nurseries. Oneco, Fla., at the recent State Fair and Midwinter Expositon held in Tampa, Fla. It required two cars to transport the exhibits, and about ISOO sq. ft. of space in the firm's booths for display. The largest palms shown were about fifteen feet high. The prizes offered were considered very liberal and the following first premiums were taken by this firm: For larg- est and best display of ornamenlal foliage planis; Frank H. Traendly, Director S. A. P. O. H. director of the recent flower show given by the Paciflc Coast Horticultural and California State Floral Societies. The Win.strom Floral Market had the de- corations. The diningroom was attractively festooned with long garlands of spicy redwood greens, sus- pended from the central chandelier to the sides of the room. Elsewhere were ropes made of the berries of the English holly, giving a beautiful effect. The five tables were done alike with low decorations of quantities of lily of the valley and white hyacinths, anil were exquisitely dainty. ALVIN. Phil. J. Hauswirth, Director S. A. F. O. H. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. DUTCHESS COUNTY (N.Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— The members of this society have been discussing a proposition to give a free flower show next year. At a meeting held recently the following officers were nominated, their election to take place at the next meeting: President, C. J. Reynolds: secretary, N. Harold Cottam: treasurer, George W. Sweet. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Sweet for the accurate manner in which the accounts of the society have been managed by him. It was voted to have the annual dinner of the society at a date to be fixed upon by the following committee: P. B. Lown, P. H. Troy, E. Lyman Brown, William Knauss, W. G. Saltfoid and Frank Hasbrouck. The treasurer reported a balance of $53.04. TARRYTOWN, (N.Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ETY.— The 1905 annual meeting of this society was held on Thursday evening, December 2 8. The chief business was the election of officei's for 1906. Jas. Mooney, Hastings, N. Y. was elected president; Howard Nichols Yonkers, N. Y. vice-president; E. W. Neubrand, Tarrytown, N. Y., secretary; James T. Laurie, Tarrytown, treasurer, and James Ballantyne, Tarrytown, Corresponding secretary. The secretary's report showed that the society had 145 active mem- bers in good standing, 42 honorary, and 5 life mem- bers. The treasurer's report demonstrated a sub- stantial balance in the society's favor. Eleven new members were elected at this meeting and four names proposed for membership. The monthly prize donated by David McFarlane for 18 carnation blooms, was won by Abel Weeks. John Featherstone, gardener to Mr. Samuel Unter- meyer, Yonkers, showed a beautiful hanging basket of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, which was declared by the members to be the best fiowered piece of of this popular begonia ever shown in this section. At a ineeting of the executive committee held on Tuesday evening, January 2, the date of the annual dinner was fixed for January 17, to take place at the Florence Hotel, Tarrytown. Tickets may be had from E. W. Neubrand, secretary. WM SCOTT. . MONMOUTH COUNTY N.J. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — A very well attended meeting of this society took place on January 5. The yearly report of the treasurer showed that the society is in very good standing. The annual dinner will be held on January 11, and promises to be a great event. The officers were installed as follows: George Hale, pres- ident; W. W. Kennedy, vice-president; H. A. Kettel, secretary; George Kuhn, financial secretary; N. But- terbach, treasurer. Mr. Kennedy exhibited two nice varieties of seedling carnations. H. A. Kettel showed some beautiful tulips; Wm. Turner excellent stocks. Beauty of Nice, and splendid Ivory roses. N. Butter- bach read a paper on "Rose Culture Under Glass," which is one of a series of papers to be read at the meetings of this society. The others are: January 19 Seeds," by H. A. Kettel; February 2, "Chrysanthe- mums," by Percy Hicks; February 16. "Bulbs," by H. A. Kettel; March 2, "Carnations," by Joseph Kennedy; April 6, "Vegetables," by G. R. Kuhn; May 4, "Herbaceous Plants," by James Paul; June 1, "Flowering .Shrubs," by George Steeie; July 6. "Sweet Peas," by William Dowlen; August 3, "An- nuals," by James Kennedy; September 7, "Fruit Under Glass," by William Turner; October 5, "Fruit Outdoors," by W. W. Kennedy; November 2, "Stove Plants," by Charles Young; December 7, "Ever- greens," by George H. Hale. 42 The Florists* Bxchange NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB.— Despite the fact that the first snowstorm of the Winter was raging on Monday evening last, a large attendance turned out to the club meeting- to participate in the installation worlt of the new officers for 1906. Retiring President Traendly occupied the chair, and introduced the new President John Scott, in a few well chosen words, thanking the other officers and committees for the support given him during the past year. Mr. Scott at once took hold, and read a very practical address in which he returned thanks for the honor done him, an honor at all times to be appreciated, he said, and doubly so when it comes entirely imsolicited. He spoke of the present flourishing condition of the club, standing second to none, as it does, in the country. His desire was to maintain the present high standard, and if possible, to advance it. The hearty co-opera- tion of every member was needed, for it was only by all taking an interest in the work and the securing of as many new members as possible, that the club can hope for any progress. Continuing, Mr. Scott said: "I should like also to repeat what several of my worthy predecessors have already urged, namely, that when a subject is up for discussion, every member having an opinion to express thereon should do so. It should always be remembered that it is more beneficial to the members themselves as well as adding to the interest of the meetings to discuss the club's affairs in the proper place and at the proper time. "The Legislative Committee, one of the most important in the club, have not had much to do, I believe, during the past couple of years, but I know that they will continue to look out tor the interests of the club and its members as in the past. "One of the causes largely contributing to the suc- cess of our meetings has been the exhibits which have been brought to the club room. This is a feature that I should like to see continued and more fully developed, and in order to do so I shall appoint a committee to be known as the Exhibition Committee, whose duty it shall be to procure exhibits and en- deavor to have a good showing every meeting night. It is too much to expect the committee of awards to get the flowers and plants to the meeting and judge them also. Another thing of importance, and which I think is a big drawing card to tlie meetings, is the reading of essays, and illustrated lectures. For this purpose I will appoint a committee to be known as the Essay Committee, whose duty it will be to secure essayists and to provide at least one illustrated lecture during the year. "Too much credit cannot be given to the Committee of Awards. Their work has proved of great value to the club and to the exhibitors. In this regard I will mention my own case. The award made by our com- mittee to my fern was one that I prized most highly. I am really unable to say at the present moment just how much benefit I received from it; but it was the comments I heard on this report which made me realize more than ever the great importance of the endorsement of the New York Florists' Club — an im- portance not only local, but national and even inter- national. The rules adopted March 13, 1905, covering exhibits in the club room are very explicit, and a copy of the same should be in the hands of every member. Certificates of merit, cultural certificates and cards of honorable mention are awarded to exhibits made before the club, and from a grower's standpoint. I believe the securing of one of these honors should be an incentive toward h,aving even more exhibits of flowers, plants and novelties than we have had. "Speaking of fiower shows, the experience of the club in the past does not hold out much encourage- ment to go ahead with another show. However, we have added a considerable number of members since our last exhibition, and perliaps some new suggestions or ideas may be brought forward wherebv a show can be held without expense to the club. I would not like to see the club's funds used for this purpose. I do know that every effort was made at the club's recent shows to make them a success in every way, but all was futile. I realize the need of having our products placed before the public by some such means as exhibitions, and would be in favor of holding a small show in a small hall or other building, where the expense would he light and the exhibition self-sup- porting. I do not know whether it could be carried out or not on the proposed lines. This is merely a suggestion. This matter I will leave in the hands of the members, who I feel sure will not recommend any- thing definite thereon without full and careful delib- eration. •'We are all aware of the very great disadvantage under which New York labors in not having a horti- cultural hall similar to those possessed by such cities as Boston and Philadelphia. Would it not be well worth the while of this nlub to discuss this matter fully, looking to ways and means to secure a buildine of this kind. "The House and Entertainment Committee has ren- dered us noble service in the past, and has done much for the development of the social side of the club s meetings. Such a valuable adjunct tending to our pleasure and enjoyment should be continued and encouraged, as I think members coming to the meet- ings appreciate the social part of the evening. I know that the ladies enjoy themselves here, and I hope that we shall have many more ladies' nights in the future The annual outing of the club held during the past three or four years has spoken for itself It is the one day In the year when the members can lay aside their duties and cares and h.ave a little recreation There are many members who do not realize how much interest Is taken in this event by the voung folks- and IS it any wonder that the older people are happy when thPV see the younger element enjoving them- selves? The outing to be held this year I hope to see a big success, and I trust it will have the full sunbort of all the members. "In closing, I wish to state that my time, as far as possible, during the year, will be at the service of the committees and oHicers for mutual counsel and sug- gestions to further any plan that will benefit the New York Florists' CUih. T would say just one more word and that is, that the members should take advantage of the question box and use it more freely than has hitherto been the case. I shall take pleasure In re- ferring all questions submitted to members whom I may consider qualified to answer the same and feel sure that their service;; in this respect will be cheer- fully given." Vice-president Pepper, Secretary Young, Treasurer Weathered, and Chas. H. Totty, all elected officers, were then introduced by Mr. Scott, and made a few appropriate remarks, promising their best services, and support to the administration. President Scott announced the following committees: Legislative— Patrick O'Mara, John N. May, and C. H. Allen. Essay Committee — Messrs. Alex. Wallace, Patrick O'Mara, and Frank H. Traendly. Committee of Awards— Messrs. C. H. Totty, Wm. Duckham, Wm. Plumb, Julius Roehrs, Jr., John Donaldson, James T. Scott and A. J. Manda. Outing Committee- Messrs. L. Wheeler, J. Austin Shaw, H. Hoffmeier, Joseph S. Fenrich, J, H. Pepper, L,ouis Schmutz, Jr., R. M. Schultze, Charles Weber and Chas. Schenck. Exhibition committee — ^Messrs. John Birnie, Charles Lenker. J. A. Manda, Jr., Henry Hurrell, L. Dupuy, and S. S. Butterfield. House and Entertainment Committee — J. B. Nugent, Jr., Robert Koehne and H. M. Schultze. Annual Dinner Committee — L. C. Hafner, Walter F. Sheridan and C. B. Weathered. Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Allen, mother of former president Chas. H. Allen, were read and adopted, and a copy ordered sent to the family of the deceased. Several new members were elected and more proposed. Professor W. G. Johnson resigned from niembership. John B. Nugent, Jr., and A. L. Miller were elected trustees. The annual report of the treasurer showed a balance in the club's treasury of .1:1,643.29. On motion of Mr. Weathered a vote of thanks was tendered the trustees for their careful work during the year. Secretary Young's report showed that ten meetings had been held during 1905, with an average attendance of 62: 34 new members had been proposed, and 30 elected; 8 had resigned, and one had been lost by death. The House Com- mittee's report, presented by Mr. Nugent, showed a total expenditure of $333.76. The committee was thanked for its economy, and for the splendid enter- tainments It had provided throughout the year. An invitation was received from the Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society to their annual smoker on January 10, at Madison, N. J., and it was decided that the club attend that affair in a body. A very animated discussion was indulged in on the subject of flower shows. Mr. O'Mara reviewed the experience of the club with past exhibitions; and judging by that experience, and by existing conditions, he thought it would be suicidal tor the club to attempt to give any flower show at the present time. Messrs. Nugent. Wallace. Guttman, Wheeler, Ward, Young and Scott also spoke on the subject. Mr. Gutt- man urged the holding of a show for the public benefit, and that a strong effort be made to interest the retailers therein. It was the general opinion that outside financial support of flower shows in New York City could not be counted upon, and that the exhibition tor charity's sake was played out. The lack of interest by the local retail trade in flower shows and club matters generally was also comment- ed upon. On motion of Mr. Pepper, the matter was finally referred to the board of trustees for consider- ation as to the advisability of the club co-operating with the American Institute in the holding of a flower show, their decision to be reported at next meeting. On motion of Mr. O'Mara the matter of the club holding a free show in the Newsboy's Home, Duane Street next Summer, similar to that given several years ago, which proved such a great success, was referred to the exhibition committee for consider- ation. The meeting adjourned at a late hour, after par- taking of the House Committee's hospitality, Mr. Nugent having provided turkey and other accessories for the important occasion. There was a very creditable display of carnations from the greenhouses of the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. ; R. C. Pye, Nyack, N. Y.; and Chas. Weber, Lynbrook, L. I. The latter showed a vase of Victory; Mr. Pye a vase of his new pink variety Senator Crane, for which a preliminary certificate was awarded; crimson seedling No. 11 and scarlet seedling No. 10. The exhibit from Cottage Gardens was a magnificent vase of the variety Robert Craig. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. —The inaugural meeting of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society was held on Saturday with a very slim attendance, less than twenty-five liiembers being present at any time during the meeting. In the ab- sence of President Estabrook the chair was occupied by Vice-president Hunnewell. The principal business was the reading the report of the board of trustees and oflicefs of the society. W. P. Rich, secretary, read the report of the trustees which embodied a tribute to the late Warren Fenno, an active member of the society for many years. The report recommended that the amounts for individual prizes be greater in the future, and, that many of the smaller prizes be omitted. The report of the treasurer showed the society to have a balance on hand in cash and invested funds of $780,398.71. J. K, M. L. Farquhar read the report of the com- mittee on exhibitions showing that greater interest had been taken by the public in the shows than for- merly. ,W. W. Rawson presented the report of the vegetable committee including a memorial resolution for Joshua C. Stone, a noted vegetable grower and active member of the society, who died last fall A. P. Fewkes read the report of the plant and flower committee; and Wilfred Wheeler that of the com- mittee on fruits. Henry S. Adams reported for the committee on School Gardens and Children's Herbar- iums, suggesting that the committee on school gar- dens be an appropriate name for this committee in the future. The society has now 700 life and 175 annual members. At a meeting of the board of trustees of the society it was voted to appropriate the sum of $25,000, the same to be paid to the Hon. EUwood Cooper, of Santa Barbara, Cal., if he succeeds in providing a per- manent remedy by the introduction of a parasite for the destruction of the brown tail and gypsy moths. J. W. D. DETROIT(MICH.) FLORISTS' CLUB.— Wednesday, January 3, 1906, the club met with a fair attendance. The feature of the evening was a talk on hot water heating by Messrs. Dodson & Larson, engineers of this town. They propose to run an electric motor, which in turn operates a pump, designed like a fan, enclosed in a cast iron case. When electric power cannot be had, a water motor may serve the same purpose. Under the gravity system generally used in hot water systems, the water moves at a velocity ot IV2 feet per second. When put into motion by a pump it moves at a rate of from 20 to 30 feet per second, losing about 10 degrees of heat in mild weather and 20 degrees in the very coldest. This pump does not pump away from the boiler, but in- stead pumps all return water into the boiler, thus reducing the pressure in the return pipe which causes the volume ot water to flow extremely rapid. The length ot the coils makes no difference what- soever, which is not the case with steam. Further- more, the coils may be anywhere in respect to the boiler, and the system works just the same. The farthest point from the boiler can even be lower than the boiler itself, which cannot be done with the gravity system. The saving by this pump system is surprising. For example, to heat 1,000 feet ot steam pipe covered with the best asbestos obtain- able, it is necessary to burn 13 pounds of coal per hour. Say, tor instance, a ton ot coal costs $6. In every 24 hours in which this coal is being consumed, it has been found that there is a loss of 93c. by con- densation, day in and day out. This cost would more than run the average motor. Among the Arms where this svstem is used are Evans, Almirall & Co., of New York City; Allis, Chalmers Company, of Milwaukee, Wis., and the Burrows Adding Machine Company, of Detroit, Mich. E. A. Fetters was elected a member. George Brown, of Greenfleld, exhibited seedling carnations, the result of a cross between Prosperity and Enchantress. There is a white and a deep pink, the latter being the better, as the white bears traces of Prosperity. The pink is a very full flower, with long stems and is very proliflc. Prom present prospects, it certainly bespeaks a future. HARRY. WESTERN NEW YORK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY holds its flfty-flrst annual meeting and ex- hibition at Rochester, N. Y., on January 24 and 25. A program interesting in point of speakers and topics has been prepared. Discussion will follow each paper and a list of sixty or more questions will be taken up by practical fruit growers. The stereopticon has for years proved to be one of the most popular, interesting and attractive methods ot imparting prac- tical knowledge in these gatherings, and three of the speakers will employ the lantern slides in illustrating their subjects. The fruit display is always a .striking Midwinter exhibition. At this year's meeting the New York Agricultural Experiment Station will have nearly 300 plates of fruit, ot which 250 will be distinct varieties ot apples. Ellwanger & Barry will show nearly 200 plates of apples, pears and grapes, and the contributions of other members will doubtless aggregate 150 additional plates. There will also be a large display of spraying apparatus. Special rail- road rates have been arranged for. NASSAU CO. (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY — This society held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 3. It was the largest attended meeting in the history of the society, which has now entered upon its second year and already has proved itself to be an organization for much good. Pi'esident Harrison occupied the chair. Three new members were elected to active membership, and two nom- inated. Mrs. E. R. Ladew was elected an honorary member. Wm. F. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Con-ipany, Tarrytown, N. Y., was present and elected to active membership. It was decided to hold the society's annual dinner on January 27. J. F. J. ELBERON (N.J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— A meeting of this society was held January 8. There was a good attendance. Five new members were add- ed. W. Ross, representing F. R, Pier.son Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., was a visitor. In a few well chosen remarks he intimated Mr. Pierson's willingness to sub- scribe a special prize tor the coming Summer exhibi- tion, also to make an exhibit. The topic of the evening was "Is it advisable to manure lawns in the Fall?" which took the form of a debate. A lively discussion took place, the negative -winning by a majority of one. W. H. WAITE. THE NEW HAVEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY held its annual meeting on January 2 . There was a very large attendance. R. D. Pryde presided. The reports ot the secretary and treasurer for the year were read and showed the society to be in a very prosperous condition. Four new members were added to the roll and the election resulted in the un- animous choice of the present board of officers. They are as follows: Robert D. Pryde, president; John H. Murray. vice-president; David Kydd, treasurer; Thomas Pettit, secretary. Board of managers— Frank Duffy, A. J. Thompson, James Moore, Richard Bell, Robert Baton. January 13, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 43 New York. News of the Week. The Board uf managers of the New York Botanical Garden held their annual meeting on Monday Jan- uary _ S. Dr. Britton in his report stated that continued progress has been made throughout the past year in carrying out the general plan for the con.struction of the Garden and park, and the collections in all departments have been materially increased. The city has increased the general mainte- nance allowance from $70,000 in 190 5 to $80,000 for 1906. The present num- ber of species of plants for observation and study is now about 11,423. Dr. William A. Murrill has been appointed first assistant to succeed Dr D. T. Mac- Dougal, who has accepted the position of director of botanical research in the Carnegie Institution of Washing- ton, D. C. Andrew Carnegie, John I. Kane. Dr. W. Gil man Thompson, and Samuel Thorne, were re-elected mem- bers of the board of managers for a term of three years. Other ofHcers elected were: President, D. O. Mills; vice-president, Andrew Carnegie; treasurer, Charles P. Cox; secretary. Dr. N. L. Britton. Dr. C. S. Cager was chosen director of the laboratories, succeeding Dr. MacDougal in that ca- pacity. It was announced that the number of life and annual members of the Garden is now 1,129, an in- crease of twenty-one in the last year. At the American Institute rooms in the Berkeley Lyceum Building, 19-21 West Forty-fourth street, a lecture on "The Soil" was given by George T. Powell, on Wednesday evening, Janu- ary 10. This is the first of a series of free lectures on fruits, flowers, veg- tables, etc., that will be delivered on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month during the Winter. The Horticultural Society of New York held a meeting on the evening of the same day when a discussion of the "General Botanical Features of Orchids," with illustrated colored lantern slides, was given by G. V. Nash. On Sunday, January 7, a ^ew friends of C. W. Ward, including Peter Fisher. M. A. Patten, C. H. Totty, Robert Craig, Wm. Plumb and F. R. Pierson, made a tour of the Cottage Gardens, nurseries and greenhouses at Queens, L. I., spending a very pleasant day. After the party had gone over Mr. Ward's estate, they journeyed over to Lynbrook, L. I., and inspected the carnation growing establish m ant of C. Weber, whence the new carnation Victory is being disseminated. C. W. Ward goes to Omaha, Ne- braska on the 18th. inst., to preside over the Plant Section of the Ameri- can Breedei-s' Association. At the Cottage Gardens establish- ment there is at present an official of the Japanese Government studying the intricacies of the carnation under glass, with a view to equipping him- self to take charge of an experiment station which the Japanese Govern- ment is about to establish in Japan, The annual dinner of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society occurs on Wed- nesday evening. January 17, at the Florence Hotel, Tarrytown, N. T. The award committee of the New York Florists' Club are invited to in- spect the F. R. Pierson Company's greenhouses at Scarboro and Tarry- town on that day, and also invited to attend the dinner of the Tarrytown society in the evening. We have no doubt the committee will be on hand to take in this always enjoyable fea.st. The annual smoker of the Morris County Gardener.s' Society occurred on Wednesday evening of this week at Madison N. J., and was a very enjoy- able affair. Several visitors from New York attended on the invitation of the society. We learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Mallon, wife of James Mal- lon and mother of the popular Mallon Bros., whose florist store is located at Fulton and Willoughby streets, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Mrs. Mallon lived to a ripe old age and has been a resident in the vicinity of State street, Brooklyn, for over sixty years. James Mallon and two sons, Joseph and John, survive her. The funeral was held on Satur- day morning January 6, interment taking place in the Holy Cross Ceme- tery. Some beautiful floral designs were sent from the wholesale trade throughout the city. We are sorry to learn that A. S. Burns, Woodside, L. I. has been too ill to leave the house for .some days. but are glad to .say that he is now re- covering, and no doubt will shortly be able to attend the club meetings and bowling nights as heretofore. John Young, 51 West Twenty-eighth street, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Washington, visiting friends. He reports having had a most enjoyable time while there. W. H. Elliott of Brighton, Mass.: Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., and M. A. Patten Tewksbury, Mass. were visitors this week. John .Scott has just completed an- other large greenhouse which gives him now a very compact and up-to- date range of glass at his Flatbush es- tablishment. A stock of Nephrolepis Scottii is coming on in extremely fine condition. He has also 18,000 lilies nicely started, which will be just in time for Easter no doubt, as Mr. Scott always manages to have his crop of lilies right on time to the minute. Electric light has been in- stalled in the greenhouses. A . W. Williams, one of the Hudson River violet experts. Is recovering from his recent illness. Some of the violet growers in High- land, N. Y., according to newspaper reports, complain that their business is not quite as good as formerly, as the flowers do not seem to be so much in demand in New York. Western cities, it is said, pay a fair price for violets, but express charges are too high to make shipping to the West profitable. The poor health of John Leach, late of the florist firm of J. & R. Leach of Jersey City, compelled his retirement, and the disposal of his interest in the business to his brother Robert. Mr. Leach traveled for health through the South and Cuba; he then went io Cali- fornia and after a year returned, his health fully restored. Mr. Leach's am- bition and activity grew a bitter friend to idleness, and two months ago he bought a large tract of land in the Greenville section of Jersey City, and will once more enter the field as a commercial florist, taking in with him his younger brother Alfred, now with Peter Henderson & Company. Mr. Leach will build at once twelve houses each 30 by 152 feet, all connected. The contract for the building and heat- ing has been given to The Greenhouse Company of Jersey City. The annual prize bowling at Flat- bush took place Thursday, January 4. The prize winners were as follows: P. Reilly, one bottle Manhattan and one bottle whiskey; A. Zeller, two bottles whiskey. Old Valley; P. Dailledouze, clothes' brush; J. Degnan, Chicago, .silk muffler; Mr. Young, box cigars; C. Wocker, florist's knife; L. Schmutz, box cigars; H. Dailledouze, bottle 10- year-old Oxford; John Scott, briar- wood pipe; L. Wheeler, bottle of Ox- ford; Alex. Morrison, inkstand and box cigars. Mr. and Mrs. Dorrance and daughter of Dorranceton, Pa., sailed for Eng- land on Saturday, January 6. John Birnie, West Hoboken, N. J., has been suffering from a severe cold which confined him to the house for several days. He was unable to attend the club meeting Monday, the first time in many month.s. An alumni has been formed by the gentlemen who have filled the elective offices of the New York Florists' Club, for social purposes. We hope to have something of interest to say about this new organization in the near future. Boston News of the Week. A delegation of members of the' reception committee of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will meet all trams on arrival at north and south. Back Bay and Huntington avenue stations on Wednesday morning, January 24. for the purpose of taking care of visit- ors and the giving of information that may be necessary for the American Carnation Society. Red badges will be worn by this committee. All of the committees of entertain- ment for the coming convention have been actively at work, and a royal welcome is assured.' The souvenir catalogue to be issued by the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Asso- ciation, is in the printer's hands and will be ready for distribution in a few days. The firm of A. Leuthy & Co., has been dissolved by mutual consent, David Lumsden retiring, and the busi- ness being carried on as formerly by A. Leuthy. Coolidge Brothers, of South Sud- bury have made an as.signment. It is understood, however, that this does not affect their greenhouse business which is successfully carried on by C. B. Johnson. Pierce Brothers, Waltham are cut- ting exceptionally fine Lady Bountiful carnations. C. B. Johnson, of Coolidge Brothers, has a seedling pink carnation of great merit, which he has had on ex- hibition in Welch Brothers' market the past week. Henry J. Arentshorst, formerlv bookkeeper for J. W. Howard, Som- erville, Mass. is now traveling for Baartman & Koning, bulb-growers, Sassenheim, Holland. Julius Heurlin, of the Blue Hills Nurseries, is building a propagating house. Hardy perennials is his spec- ialty. David Lumsden, late of the firm of A. Leuthy & Conpany, has associated himself with the W. W. Edgar Com- pany at Waverly, becoming manager of the firm. S. J. Goddard reports an except- ional sale for his new carnation Helen Goddard, orders coming from all over the country. John J. Fee of Jamaica Plain was, as usual, first in the market with tulips. J. w. DUNCAN. Philadelphia. Trade Notes. Local business has been quiet the past week, but most of the whole- .sale houses have had a very good .shipping trade. This has kept good stock from accumulating. The dull market has caused many growei's to feel anxious, and nearly all base their calculations on the returns they got last year. Take the average for, say, five years back, and it will be found Just as good this year. Next Tuesday, January 16, the an- nual institute meeting in connection with the State Department of Agricul- ture will be held at Horticultural Hall Broad street. The trade, as a rule, do not appreciate these meetings as they .should. You want to know about fertilizers, what various kinds contain; about insect pests and how to eradi- cate them; you are interested about bacteria; come to these meetings. There will be four experts in attend- ance to answer your questions — after- noon at two, evening- at seven thirty. Robert Forrest leaves here on Mon- day for Denver, Col., to take charge of the greenhouses of the Colfax Floral Company. William Tricker will lecture before the Botanical Society of Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 13, on "The Trimming and Pruning of Shrabs and Trees," practically illustrating how the work should be done. Lloyd E. Blick, Norfolk, Va., was in town this week buying stock for his retail trade. Paul Richter gen- eral store manager for the Henry F. Michell Company, is at Pinehurst, N. C, for a few weeks' vacation before the season's rush starts up. We have noted Job's remarks, and are satisfied that he never acted as secretary for a chry.santhemum show. DAVID RUST. Baltimore. News Notes. American Beauty roses have been and are very scarce; very few are being grown in this locality. The quality of both flowering plants and cut flowers in general is considerably above the average, but a shortage in roses and carnations is quite notice- able. The general excellence of qual- ity must be attributed to the splendid weather conditions which have pre- vailed up to the present time, although a snowstorm set in Monday night. At the meeting of the Gardeners' Club the special feature of the evening was an interesting lecture by R. Vin- cent Jr., White Marsh, Md., on his observations and travels in Europe during the past Summer. He spoke of. the dahlia show held at Crystal Palace, London, and dwelt on a num- ber of interesting matters. He met Wm. R. Smith, of the botanic gardens, in Washington, at the great show held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Mr. Vincent has secured the best European novel- ties in both geraniums and dahlias. The result of the annual election of officers of the Baltimore Wholesale Florists' Exchange held on Monday, January S, was as follows: Board Members — E. A. Seidewitz, I, H. Moss, F. G. Burger, C. E. Akehurst, Wm. G. Lehr, J. M. Kider and F. C. Bauer.all re-elected. Officers, B. A. Seidewitz, president; F. C. Bauer, vice-president; C E. Akehurst, secretary, Wm, G. Lehr, treasurer. .\n increase of business was reported amounting to fully 25 per cent, for the year 1905 A building committee was appointed to submit plans for a new building which is to be erected on a corner lot at Franklin and Park ave- nue. George M. Cook has purchased a nine-acre lot, corner Park Heights and Glen avenue, dwelling included. Mr. Cook is about to erect four new greenhouses each 2 4 by 100 feet, for growing carnations, roses and chry- santhemums. Visitors: D. T. Connor, of Philadel- phia, representing the Burnham, Hitchings Pierson Company. He was present at the club meeting. C. L. SEYBOLD. St. Louis. News of the Week. Julius Schray, of the firm of Schray and Sons, was married on Thursday night, January 4, to Miss L, Schmidt. Julius and his bride will reside in their new home across the way from the firm's place of busines.s. It is reported that Andy Hoffman, for many years with George Waldbart will open a store at the corner of King's Highway and Delmar avenue. He is well known among the trade and should do well in his new venture. John Stiedle left for Chicago Thurs- day night to spend a few days on busi- ness. He is contemplating buildiug four carnation houses early in the Spring. Fred Weber, Jr. made the trip with him. A. Jablonsky has a fine stock of carnations and roses from his new range of houses at Central, Mo. Henry Braum is in charge of the new place. August Mirring, of East St. Louis, 111., had a fine lot of blooming plants for the holidays which brought good prices from the retailers on this side. Riessen Floral Company are handl- ing a fine lot of California violets and American Beauty roses. J. D. Thompson, Joliet, III., was a caller the past week. Mr. Thompson says that his firm disposed of a large crop of carnations dui-ing the holidays. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., president of the local Florists' Club, reports that he will open a retail flower store in Edwardsville next month. Our lady florists bowlers had a good time on Thursday afternoon in the Hamilton Hotel, the occasion being a bowling match and lunch. There were ten present who rolled for prizes. The following are the scores. Mrs. Theo. Miller, 391; Bertha Meinhardt, 331; Linnie Meinhardt, 258; Tillie Mein- hardt, 248; Mrs. J. J. Beneke, 204; Miss. Schell, 198; Mrs. Otto Koenig, 191; Mrs. F. C. Weber, 182; Mrs. J. Stiedle, 127; Mrs. John Koenig, 96. First and second prizes were a pair of gloves, third prize a silk scarf, fourth and fifth prizes a box of hand- kerchiefs, sixth prize a box of per- fume. The seventh a box of toy ten pins, was given for the lowest score. After the bowling the ladies sat down to a fine spread, which was much en- joyed by all. They say the affair will be repeated soon again. The league bowlers lost to the Unions last week. R. Meinhardt was high man, followed by Beneke, Elli- son, Lohrenz and Kuehn. Wm. Adles will join the team this week, making the seventh man. ST. PATRICK. Manchester, Mass. The North Shore Horticultural Soci- ety held its annual meeting on Friday, January 5. There was a good at- tendance and the following officers were elected for this year: President. James McGregor; vice-president, W. B. Jackson; secretary, James Salter; financial secretary. Herbert Shaw; treasurer, John Baker; librarian, Her- bert W. Clark; executive committee, F. B. Rust, Thos; Jack, Robert Mitchell, John Desmond and Joseph Clark. A committee was appointed, with W. B. Jackson as chairman, to arrange for the annual banquet which will be held in the near future. The annual reports of the officers showed the society to be in a very flourishing condition. The regular meetings are held on the first and third Friday of each month at 7:3 0 p. m. JOHN W. DUNCAN. 44 The Florists* Blxchan^fe GERANIUMS-PlmiewPLBiiTS- VEGETABLES We have 200,000 good stroag plants In 2-lach pots now ready to send out. Doz. 100. 1000. Bertha de Preallly $0.75 $4.00 Cent«ure 40 2.00 $20.00 Comtease d'Harcourt 40 2.00 20.00 Uuuble Oen. Ursnt 41 2.00 17.60 El Old 40 2,00 20.00 Ulolrede France 40 2.00 20.00 Jeande la Brete 60 3.0O JeanViaud 40 2.0O 17.t0 John Doyle 40 2 00 20.00 La Favorite 40 2.00 20.00 M. .Jully de Bammeville. .60 3.00 Mine. Barney 40 2.00 20.00 Mme.Canovas 40 2.00 20.00 A(me. Charotte 40 2.0O 20.00 IVIme. Jaulla 40 2.00 20.00 Mme.Landry 40 2 00 17.60 Madonna Marquise de Castellane. . ]VIareiit:£la GraclliH, for forcing 40 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums I.OO 8.00 Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.60 per bush. Acalypha itfacfeeana 40 2.00 Achyrantbes, Emersonii, and Ver- scbaffelti 40 2.00 CupbeacCi^ar plant) 40 2.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio scandena 40 2.00 Scented Uerauiums, Kose. Balm, Fernifolia. etc 40 2.00 Plumbago, Oapensis, White eo 3.00 TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $1.00 >erdoz.; $6.00 perl OO $50.00 per lOOO Our new 24 page illuetrated deacripUve Gera- nium Catalogue, cuntainiuj^ a full description of over 176 of the bfst novelties, new and siandard varieties of t^eraniums and pelargoniums is now ready and will be sent to the trade. If you do not get one wiite us. Write us about special prices on large lots. We will send lOuO, 50 each of 20 varieties our selection, for $18.00; or 600. 25 each of 20 varieties, for $10.00, our selections of varieties. This price is for cash with order. LETTUCE Big Boston, Boston Market and Temia Ball, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. CABBAGE In any quantity. Wakefield, Succession and Flat Dutch. $1.25 per 1000; 10.000 or over at 85<' , per ICOO. PARSLEY Moss Curled. 26 cts. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. Strong roots, $2.50 per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. PMNSIES From our well-known strain, the best in the market, strong plants. $1.50 per 500 ;$2.60p6rl000 nAI^IF^ (BalUs). Fine plants, UAI9IE<9 $2 DO per 1000. f ORGET-ME-NOT ^'^'ZT^, i„oo GERANItnS O"' o' '>i •-jtM per 100. I FTTI IJ^F Boston Market. Grand Raplde, ■-LI I tJV-L $100 per 1000: 5,010 for $1.00. TOMATO PLANTS i-i7erToo.'' •°-- J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Uentlon The Florists' P^chanee when writing. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery season 1906 ; we are prepared to grow them In any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 19C6 now ready. In wilt* ing for it please enclose businees card, as it Is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all Interested in horticulture to visit us. I Cowenton Station, Philadelphia divieion, B. & O. R. E .,12 miles north of Baltimore. Wemeetalltralnp. order, please. Not less than live of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. $( SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. GERANIUMS viand, Buchner, Brett, Hill Rose, and 10 other fine sorts, 2 in., $1.50 per 100. ROOTED CUTTING LIST BELOW, per lOO, prei>aid. FUCHSIA. 5 kinds. $1.26. HELIOTKOPE. 3 kinds, $1.00. VINCA VARIKOATA. 90c. ; $8 00 per ICOO. PAKIS DAISY. White, $1.00. AGERATUM, White, Gurney, Pauline, 60c. FLOWERING BKUONIAS. 8klndB,$l.lO COLEUS. 10 kinds. 60c. ALTERNANTHERA. Red and yellow, 60o.; $4.00 per lOCO. FEVERFEW. Gem, $1.00. HARDY PINKS. 3 kinds, 750.; $8,00 per WOO, ARTILLERY PLANT. 76c. IIUPATIENS ,SULTANA, $1.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, 10 kinds, $1.00 per 100. REX. BEGONIAS, »1.25 per 100. ROSE GERANIUMS, $1.00 per 100. Cash or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chainbersburg,Pa. Mention The riorlata' Bicbangf wbpp writing GERAN lUMS 2 In, pots, S, A. Nutt, $18,00 per 1000 ; Rlcard, Buchner, Viaud, Doyle, Poltevine, $2.00 per 100 ; $20,00 per 1000. BOOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Pachsias, beat varieties $1,25 Heliotropes, dark blue 1, 00 Salvias 1.00 Lobelia 1.00 Vlnca Varleeated 1.00 Ageratom, Gurney and Pauline 60 Coleus, Verscli,, G, B, and others 60 Coleu^ Giant, fancy leaved . -60 Feverfew, little Gem 1.60 Mme. Salieroi Geraniams 1.50 Vinca Variegated, "I In. pote. 4.00 CASH WITH ORDER- ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Ready February, lO, IC.OOO ro'ited cuttings, Nutt, Brett, Castellane, Jaul)n,Buchner,etc.,$10.00 per 1000 or from 2% inch pots $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. J. CONDON. 734 5th Avenue, Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Expbangp wtien wrlllnc. Rooted, then potted a fvw to a p o t to grow at I'-ast GERANIUMS a month. Sent free of aoU. Nutt. Buclnuir, Per klnB. Bruanti. Dovle, Rlcard, Poiteviue, etc: tl6.00 per 1000. riease write for a liet. OI.AniOT.I, GroflfH fine Mixture, $1.00 per lOO. Pfll niC St^on^^ ranted. Red, Yellow, and UULCUO (loMed^'ed. 80c per ICO; Fancy. briu:ht(.s( onlv. 50r.per 100; Giant, many Krand ohow.v lol'TH,*! npr 100. Cash with order or CO 1>. DANIEL K. HERR, - - Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ALL-ROOTED CUTTINGS, BOOKED FOR THIS MONTH Nutt, Grant, Double Bruanti, Buchner, Perking, Gervais, $10.00 per 1000. Rlcard, Poitevine, Castellane, Viaud, Doyle, $12,00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Uentlon The Florlsti' Bxchaoge when wrttlng. GERANIUMS. We have at least 160,000 geraniums in iH in. pots, audio fine condition and the leaders at ?18.00 per 1.000: sa.ooper lOO. Per 100. Ro8e&eraiiiums,2M'in. $18.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Aseratam. Gurney, P Pauline and others "2^_iin 2.00 "R,C 60 Fuchsias, all the leading varieties, 2!4 in ... 3.00 Heliotri>pe, all dark. 2^4 in 3,f0 Sweet Alyssnui, 2»4 in -00 Lobelia, 2}.i in 2 00 Alternaiitliera. rooted cuttings 50 Geriiian ivy, all rooted cuttings 60 KngUsh ivy extra fine rooted cuttingi 1.50 The" World and all of Co'eus R. C. $ 60 » er mO: $5.00 per 1.000. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HUEST DODBIE FETOmflS An immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors; nothing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Uunble Petunias $1.26 Helioti-opeB,from soil, per 1000, $9.00 l.CO Lantauas, dwarf and trailiDg, from soil 1.26 Abutilons, New French dwarf, 8 vara 2 60 Abiitilous, Savitzii 1.50 Geraniums, Mme. Salieroi 2.00 Cupliea, (Cigar Plant) 75 Gazania Splendens 1.50 Strobilautbes Oyeriaiius 1.25 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Aserttuin, 4 vara 75 Flowering ISegonias, 7 vara 1.60 PLANTS. Per 100 New Buttercup Prtmala, 3 Ins.. coming In bloom $5.00 I'etnnia Grand i II ora. pingle in variety. — 1.25 Heliotrope, 2 in . strong 2.00 «a in. pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $14.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Stroadsbnrg. Pa Uentloa The Florlats' Exchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES ^J^L'^'e'^' ralia, strong field divisions, for 3 In. and larger, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.00 per 100 ; $56.00 per 1000. Im- proved Daisy, "Shasta." extra large field dtv- sions. which can be divided into three or more smaller ones. $2.60 per 100; $20 00 per 1000. Not less than 60 at this rate. Begrouia, 10 fiowering vare., 2"^ in, $3.00 per 100. Coleus. large ass. hybrids, l^i in. , $2.00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Stellata, 2>^ in., $2.00 per ICO. GeraniKm, 10 standard var.,2tn. $1.50 per 100; Silver Edge, R.C., $1.00 per 100. Petunias, Dreer's strain, double. Giants of California, single fringed. R.C., $1 00 per 100. Heliotrope, dark and light, 76c. per 100. SEED— Alaska. California and Westralia. 25c. per lOO ; $2.00 per 1000 ; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 2Sc. per 1600; $2,50 per oz. Hybrid Delpliiuiuui. Burbank strain, 25c. per pkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia, Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, &0c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAl.. Mention The Floriats' E^ichange when writing. SWEET PEAS (Earliest of All), 2 In,, $2.00 a lOO PerlOO AaparagusSprengeri.a in, ptr ICOO $9,00; $1.26 Cupliea.(Oigar Plant) 60 Selaglnella denti.ulala. 2 in 2.00 Sweet Peas, (Earliest of all), 2 In 2.00 Petuniag. Dbl. trJDiied mixed, 2In 2.f0 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. M«'ntlon Thp Flnrlwfw' BTrhnnep whpn writing DflHLmS GLHDIOLI STOCK PUIS To close out we offer strong roots of 21th Cen- tury Dahlia tor $10 per 100 : Llvoni and Nyraplui'. $4 per 100; Gladioli. QrofT'eSllver Trophy. $2 per- 100; Shak''9peare.$4 perlOO: May. $1.60 perlOO; Augusta. $2 per 100; "1900."' S2 per 100. Mums 400 Stock, plants < r Bonnaffou. Ivory, Eaton and other standard sorts. $6 per 100; Engui'hard, $8 perlOO; Wm. Duckham. $9 perlOO. Strong Parsley OlumpH. 60c. per 100. Cash with order, please. Address. I. MERWIN RAYNOR, CREENPORT, L. 1,, N. Y, Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlDR. PANSIES $2 00 per 1000 GIANT K, C. Prepaid per lOO; Ageratum, Gnrney. Alternanthera, red and yellow, strons. EOc. Salvia, Bonfire, Splendens, Hfllotrope. bine. Alyssum.GiantDouble. 7Sc- Fuchsia. fine .'^orts, $1.26 Hardy Pinks, double, three good kinds R C. 50c. perlOO: $4.50 per lOUO. by e . press. Cash. Satis- faction guaranteed. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg. Fa Uentlnii The Florists' Bichauge when writing. >^rvi THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by espress ; «0 cts. per 100 by mail. Large stocky plants in bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per lOii : extra fine; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pit.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B, JENNIN6S, ^"t^^r Southporl, Conn, Grower of the Finest Fansles. MentiftH Th» rinrlata' Hrfhang** wh»B writing 500,000 VERBENAS 60 FINEST NAMED VARIETIES Perfectly Healthy. Free from Rust. Rooted Cuttings, 60c, per 100; $6,00 per 1000, Plants. $2.60 per M)0 ; $20.00 per 1000. Our list ie the choice from millions of seeallngs. Send for circulars. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing, PRIMULA ASS^b^i'/^ESE Full of buds and flowers, strong 5 in,, equal to 6 in.. $8.00 per 100; 4 in.. $4.00 per 100. Cyclamen Giganteum, strong. 6 in., all in bud, $12.00 per 100; 4 in., $H, 00, Table Derns, strong. 'i in,, best varieties, »2; extra 3 in., $4 per 100. Aspar- agus Sprengeri, st-ong 3 in., $2.00 per 1(0. Uraciena Indivisa. strong 6 in., $10.00; 4 In,, $5.00; strong 2 i'l., ready for 3-1 in. , S2.60 per 100, Cash, WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N, J Mention The Florlstt' Bichange when writing. I ./'^AlkTlvTA f^ 200,000 roots In 31 best l^ A r\l rV A *S kinds, $8,00 t) $2f.00 Wi^l ^ i ^^^•-'« per 1000, Dahlia Roots, best named kinds for cat flowers, etc SlO,0O per 1000; Mlied $26,00 per 1000. SHELLROAD GREENHOUSES. Grange, Kaltlmore, Md. Uentlon The riorlsts' Bichange when writing Want Any Fuchsias And a Few Otlier Good Tilings? The following will be sure to please you, and early orders are advisable. „ .„ ... Fuchsias, Lord Byron, Ernest Benan, Tener. $4.00 per 100, Little Beauty, $5.00 per 100, Monarch Coleus, $6.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Mme. Bruant, dwarf, $5,00 per 100. Begonias, Thurstoni and Pink Vernon, dwarf, $5.00 per 100. White Vernon, $4.00 per 100. Strong 2% in pot plants. January, and later delivery. S, S. SKIDELSKY, ^ItlT Philadelphia. Pa, Mention Thp Florlsti' Eiehangp 'ghen wHtlng, Per 100 CnKllsb I-vy, 21n *2S0 Petunia. 3 colors, 2 In 2,50 Vinca. 2 In 2.50 Scented anil Bronze geraml- um8,21n 2.60 Mrs. Snow,21n ^ . 2 50 Flo-we ring; tteeonlas, 2 In named. . 2,60 Geranlan)S.I)estklnd,2ln. stand'dllst 2.50 Bllblscas, 2 In- 8 varieties 2-60 Asparaijuspluinosns, 21n 2.00 Asparasns Sprengeri, 2 in 2.00 Alternantliera, 2 1n..4 colors 2 00 Scottii fern, 2 1u 5.00 n«ston fern,21n 3.00 I»ler8oni,2 In *.00 l-eriw-infele, 2ln.,2color8 2.60 Feverfew, 2 In 2 60 Hardy pinU. 3 In, 4 named varieties., i 00 Ilablier, 10 to leins. high 3.00 per doz. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. January 13, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 45 ORCCR'S NEW CROP. REI.IABLB FLOWER SEEDS All early start is a great advantage in many of tho Important Florists' list of things whieii should be sown early, Tr. i>kt. oz Ag:erataiii» Blue Pertectlon, best dark blue bedder. $D.15 $0.60 '* Cope's Pet •• light " " .15 .35 Tr. i»k(, oz. Lb Alyggiim, Llttlt-1 Gem, (Carpet of Snow) extra select stoct SO.IO $o.30 $3.60 Asparagus, PIumoeu8uaDU3,6Cc per 100 seeds, $5 per 1000 seeds " Spreiigerl 25c per 250 seeds, 76c per IQOO seeds S3 per 5000 seeds Tr. pkt. oz Begonia, Seraperflorene, mixed varieties $0.25 $1.60 Ceiitaiirea, Candidisslma \Du&ty Miller) lUOO seeds i5c .... -. .. 1 00 Ceiitaurea, Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller) 1000 see'ls 15c .35 Gobaea, Scandens, purple 10 .30 Uracaena, Indivlsa ^ lb. $1.00 .10 .80 PenniHetuin, Rueppeliauum (Purple FouDtaln Grass) 10 .25 Orevillea Hobusta ... , 15 50 Heliotrope, Lemolne's Giant 40 2.00 Tr. pkt. oz 1.4LI). Lh Ipomoea.Grandiflora (Moon Flower) ... $0.i5$0.5O $1.50 $5.00 Tr. i»kt, «/. LaiitanaHybrhla. liuest mixed... $0.10 $0.20 L.ol>eli'> Crystal Palace Compacta, true 30 1.25 •' Gra.illP. light blue trailing .15 .40 '* Speclosa. dark ■' " .15 .50 Mi|>nonette, Defiance 15 .40 Goliath 25 1.00 flowers. We give bolow a short Musa Eusete $1.00 per 100 seeds, $7,60 por lOOO soedfl NIcotlanaSanderae Hybrids. 25c per ooUeotlon of 8 culora. retiiDia, Dreer's superb double fringed. The flneat In the world, 75c per 5)0 seeds; $1.50 P'-^r liOO seeds. TetHDia, Dreer's superb single fringed, 5Cc per tr. pkt.;$l.26 per 1-lG oz ; $2.00 per .'a 02, Petunia, Howani's Star fine for baskets and vases 50c per tr , pkt Tr. pkt. »z Pyrethrum. Aureum (Golden Feather) $U.lo $0.26 Salvia aplendeus (Scarh-tSage) 25 I.qO "Ball of Fire" perpkt..l4r " *' "Bonflre" , .40 2.25 •■Burning Bush". 30 1.5o Tr. pkt. «/. I.4Lb IJ. Smtlax $o.lu $0.30 $1.00 $3.C0 Solanam, Cai)3lcastrum (Jerusalem cherry) $o.lO $0.25 Verb«-na, Dreer's Mammoth, pink sliades 30 1.25 " " purple shades....... .30 1.25 " •' " scarlet shades 30 1.25 *' striped shades 30 1.25 " ■' " pure white 30 1.26 " •• •' finest mixed 26 1.00 Vinca Rosea 15 .50 " Alba 15 .50 " Pura 15 .60 mi.xed .15 .40 Our Wholesale Price List and Garden Book or Retail Catalogue for 1906 has been mailed to all Florists; if you did not receive a copy write us HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing:. DREER'S DOnSLE-FRINGED PF.TUNIAS Thrlps on Roses. (1) Seeing question (No. 154) re- questing advice on the extermination of thrips answered, it seems to me not tjuite clear enough; and as I am troubled with these insects I write you further. In fact there are quite a number troubled with them in this vicinity whom you could perhaps help. What tobacco extract would you spe- cially recommend? Where can it be purchased in the vicinity of New York? Should it be mixed with water and in what proportions of each, to get the desired strength?. Would a regular air pump sprayer, holding about three gallons be sufficient? Would it be necessary to spray the whole plant, as the foliage is not in- fested with the insects at all; only the young shoots with a bud just .set- ling, and the buds, being affected — and then every three days until they are checked? How much would be required for a house 175 feet long, 18 feet, 6 inches wide; 13 rows pIants;S rows in center beds of American Beauty, they being the only ones af- fected? CONSTANT READER. New Jersey. — To exterminate thrips in a rose house any of the advertised tobacco extracts, are effective, and can be ob- tained from all dealers in supplies. I use To - bac - Ine, purchased from Stumpp & Walter Company, Barclay street. New York. A sprayer as de- scribed is an ideal one to use; and from the description given is the same as we employ. Put eight teaspoon- fuls of the extract in the sprayer; fill up with clear water to within three inches of the top; stir well, and the mixture is ready for use. This quantity will spray the American Beauty in three houses, planted as described. Siiray twice a week, about the middle of the afternoon, after syringing if lio.fsible; but whether you syringe or not the mixture must be used twice a week to prove effective. Hold the nozzle as high as possible so as to reahc the tops of all the shoots; enough will fall on the shorter growth anyway. If thrips is the cause of your li-ouble, the above treatmeiit will surely prove effective. But American Beauty will come malformed if the plants are overfed, especially with yrreon manure: or should the bottom of the benches become too dry as has been explained in my notes. A quan- tity of short-stemmed flowers at this time of the year will come poor, how- ever, no matter how well the plants may be grown. PENN. Carnations. (5) Can you tell nte what is the trouble with enclosed carnations; what is the cause of it, and how avoided? Mrs. Lawson (all) were affected, but Enchantre-ss is better, outside grown plants being healthiest. Green fly got the best of them at one time, but the other trouble was present long before that. Enchantress does far away the best with me. Can you suggest some companion varieties of other colors? The soil is a clay loam. Cardinal has been recommended; plants bought were poor, so it has not received a fair trial; will test it again next season. .Should carnation seed be sown as soon as ripe? What is the best gen- eral treatment? What temperature should Harlo- warden have? How many blooms should Enchantress give during the season when pl.tnted in the house the end of August? DIANTHUS. — The trouble with the carnations is "stem rot," and there lias been no remedy found for this disease as yet. It comes from many causes, chief of which are unfavorable conditions im- mediately after the plants are placed in the greenhouse. There are white and variegated sports from Enchantress that will be on the market, and these should make good companion sorts to grow along with the parent variety. Most raisers of carnations from seed make their sowings as soon as the seed is ripe. There is no special treatment required for the growing of carnations from seed; just use the same soil and temperature as is done for other plants of like nature. It is conceded that the best tem- perature for the variety Harlowarden is 50 to 52 degrees, with a correspond- ing rise during the day-time. En- chantress carnation is one of the most prolific varieties grown, but as for tell- ing just how many blooms should be cut from plants put in the greenhouse during August, we could not do that; it all depends upon the treatment the plants receive. Forcing Coreopsis. (S) Can you give me any informa- tion as to how to foi'ce coreopsis for cut blooms (luring Winter and earl>- Spring? Kindly give me their cultuj'e from sowing time. — We have never forced coreopsis for Winter and Spring blooming, but would recommend sowing seed anj' time during the month of Aug. and growing the st(.)Ck along, potting as required, so that it would never become checked in any way, and as the Winter approached, keeping the plants in a temperature of, say, 54 to 5 6 degrees at night. A good rich soil should be used when potting, and care would have to be taken that they did not become infested with green fly or otlier insects. The Fastest Growing Evergreen. (9) I would like to know which is the fastest growing evergreen. SUBSCRIBER. — The white pine, Pinus strobus. is probably the fastest grower of all our hardy evergreens. The Douglas spruce and Pinus densiflora are fast growers, but the white inne is a faster one. J . M . Asparagus Sprengerl. (6) We have a solid bed with a hot water flow pipe about 2 feet above it; and the temperature is about 52 to 54 degrees at night. We would like to know if it would be a good place to plant Asparagus Sprengeri; and it plants from 2% -inch pots would be big enough. When shall we plant them in and how far apart? A. B. S. New York. — The situation mentioned would be a desirable one in which to grow Asparagus Sprengeri, and while 2 Vs inch stock is all right for planting, it would be better if larger plants could be obtained. A good distance apart to set asparagus would be 15 inches each way. Using Bulbs a Second Year. (7) Are the bulbs of Paper While narcissus good the second year; if so, what is their treatment after bloom- ing? The same with bulbs of tulips and hyacinths. READER. Mass. — Narcissus, tulip and hyacinth bulbs after being forced are of no use after- ward for indoor purposes, but they may be planted outdoors and will flower to a limited extent the next season. These bulbs are so cheap, however, that it does not pay to bother with them after they have been forced one season. DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. Parnalinnc ^^^m pots, for plantlngln Chrysar- udl liOllUlld themum benches. BiHton Market and a few Dorothy and varlesatfil varietips, H c. PinorQriac La»ue healthy plants. 6 to 6 inch pots UlllCiaiiao iu bud and bloom. 2Uc. ChrySamllfiinilinS dine, Appleton. yellow and white Bounaffon. Maud Dean, Black Hawk. Jones, 60c. per doz. ; 5c. each Primula Obconica }6°':',nt,nVoiil?oc"""""' Punl amort Plantc ^" bloom. 4 in. pots. iSc; UyUldlllCII rldllld 5 in. pots. 2f;c. Cash Please F. I!. RINK, LewiBbiirg, Pa. MeiitloD The Klorlate' Exchange when writing. For Thirty Days Only Per 100 Asparagus Plnmosns, 2 In pots. 1(1.76 •• Spreiisreri, 2 In pots... 1.25 OxallB F'lorll>aiic]aroSFa2inpots 1.7S Pansy nam s, omall. per 1000 $2.00.. .60 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAmTdELAWARE, OHIO lleutlon Th« riorlsts' BxebaDge when wrttlog. AFEWQOODTHINQSIODWANT Draceena Indlvl0a» i and 6 In,, $10.00 and $26.00 per 100. AaparasrnePlnmosnB, Sin., $5.00 perlOO, A8i>ara;;u8 Sprengreri, 2 in,. $2,50 per 100. Geranluius, a. A. Nntt, Uastellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Salleroi SiuRle and Double Gen. Grant, La Favorite rooted CuttlnKB, $1.01 per 100. Vinca Var.,2in..*2.00perl00; 3 in.. $i. 00 per 100. Kex Begrouia, nice plants, 2 and 2^ In., $S.0U per 100. Boston Ferns, b In., 30c. each. Chinese Primrose, 3 In., $4.00per 100; 41n.,$6.00. Primula Obconica, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100; 3 In. .$4. 00. tiladiolus, bloomlnK bulbe, Orofl'B Hybrids, fine mixture, $1.26 per 100 ; extra fine mixture. $1.00 per 100 ; good cvit flower mixture, 75c. per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. MpQtlon The Florlsti' Bixchaure when wrltlnic. SEASONABLE STOCK Heavy live clumps of SPIK.EA, grand forcing stock. 'Taponica, XX,$4.00perlOO; Gladstone, at $0 00 per 100; Astilboldes Florlbuuda, $5.00 per 100. AZALEA MOLLIS, bushy plants, full of buds. 12 to 16 in. high, at $4.00 per doz ; $30.00 per 100. 16 to 18 in. high at $5 00 per doz.; $IO.l;Oper 100. RHOUUUENUKONH, in named varieties, erafted; for forcing. 20 In. plants, $0.00 per doz.; $70.00 per 100. 24 In. plants, $12.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS, in named colorB,8eed- ling stock: extremely bushy. 20 In. plants, $7.80 perdoz.; $60.00 per 100. 241n. plant8,$it.00per doz.; $70.00 per 100. BABY RAMIiLER ROSES, strong fleld- grown stock $26. CO per 100. BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2H In. pot stock, $8.00 per 100; $85 00 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAIXESVILLiE, OHIO ilentlnn Tbe Flortata' Bichange when writing. 600 Srottli Ferns, fine, for 4. 6, and 8 in., 25c 36c,. aLd 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 6 and 6 in., 20c. and 26c. Piersoni Ferns, 2}4 in. . good, $6.C0 per 100. Crimson Ramblers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 6 ft., $16.00 and $18,00 per 100. ••aby Kamblers.S^iu.potplante $2,60 per doz, L. H. Campbell Vlolt^ts, 2H In., $2.60 per 100. 1,000 Shrubs. Vines. Privet, Cannas, etc. Send for list. Cash or C. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention Tlie Florlata' Btzchaose whao wrltloff. COLLECTIONS We find this is tlie best time in the year to malie collections. Florists and others feel rich and friendly during the holidays. So why do you not send at once for collection your overdue accounts to THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, New York. Upntlon the Florlstw Bicbangc whep wrltlpg ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PLANTS Marketand49lhSts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wiitlng. 46 The Florists' Hxchange ' wT^wT^*r*r>rw*rw WTT- WT^ WT^ WTr'WTr*rw wwTrT'-one concerns and practically every section of the municipality, assembled in a hall in the Heyworth Building and after electing G. W. Walther president pro. tern, and H. E. Klunder, secretary pro.tem., proceeded to organize the Retail Florists' Association, tlie objects of which as stated, are primarily to relieve or obviate such difficulties as may appear or threaten to arise. Messrs. Ernst Wienhoeber. C. A. Sam- uelson, W. Kidwell, Geo. Asmus, A. Lange. W. J. Smyth and C. H. Fisk were elected as a board of directors with authority to act in the drawing up of by-laws and the establishing of tlie organiz.'ition on a permanent basis. Mr. Fisk was elected temporary treas- urer and f(mr months' dues, which wei'e established at three dollars per annum, were paid by those present and eligible to membership. W'eiland & Risch have purchased material for the erection of a new range of ten houses in the Spring, with the intention of devoting the entire space to the cultivation of tlie Killar- ney rose wliich has proved so satis- factory witli them this season. James Hartshorne, manager of the Cliicago Carnation Company, lias planned to participate in tlie Ameri- can Carnation Society's convention at Boston on the 24th and 25th of this niontli; and that triumvirate of gen- iality, consisting of Messrs. Asmus, Hauswirth and Winterson, who so well know how to enjoy themselves when business cares are left behind, are anticipating joining in tlie jour- ney to the Bean City. W. N. Rudd will also be there if business, and the lumbago, from which he has been a sufferer of late, will permit. Late reports from some commission houses show white carnations station- ary wliile colored varieties of medium grades are a shade weaker. Mr. Thomas, of the A. L. Randall Company,' was called suddenly to his old home in Pennsylvania, on Thurs- day of last week, owing to the death of_his father. The annual meeting of the Horti- cultural Society of Cliicago for the election of officers and other business, was held at the Auditorium Annex, on Tuesday afternoon. Vice-president Wienlioeber presiding. A generous list of new names was admitted to tlie society's membership. Tlie treasurer's report showed the encoui*aging balance of $5,653.60 on hand, the net profits from the November flower show foot- ing up to $4,494.38. The total receipts were $13,295.40, the largest by a great deal, ever recorded; and tlie show was adjudged a grand success in every way. It was stated that it was prob- ably in all ways, details, and features, the most successful exhibition ever held in the country. The executive committee was authorized to proceed with the arrangements for the next Fail's show. The society passed a resolution of fellow-feeling in tlie work of the American Civic Association in their endeavor to preserve Niagara Falls from the depredations of com- mercialism. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Edwai-d G. Uihlein; first vice-president, H. G. Self ridge; second vice-president, Ernst Wienlioeber; third vice-president, W. A. Peterson; secretary-treasurer, Willis N. Rudd- directors: E. G. Uihlein. Clarence Buckingham, John G. Gless- ner, Harlow N. Higinbotham, Charles L. Hutchinson, F. O. Lowden, John J. Mitchell, Martin A. Ryerson, H. G. Selfridge and W. E. Kelley. Executive committee for one year: J. C. Vau- ghan, Edgar Sanders, N. P. Miller, R. H. Warder; for two years, E. A. Kanst, P. J. Hauswirth, Leonard Kill, and George Asmus. Benj. E. Gage, of the Peterson Nur- series, is spending a few weeks on a trip to Havana. W. K. WOOD. January 13, 190G The Flori«t3^ Hxchange 47 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS OASH WITH ORDER. Tlie culumiia under this bt-ttJluj; are naerved r.ir jidvertlsements of Stock for Sale. Stock Waiitfd. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land. Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or R.-nt. Our charge Is 10 eta. per line (7 wordi to the Ihu'i. set solid, without display. Display odvertlsements In these columoa. IB cents per line; coant 12 lines agate to the Incb. [If replies to Help Wanted, SltuatloDS Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York office A p. m. Wednosday to si-cure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowiug Saturday. Vdvertisers in the Western Slates desiring to julvorlise under initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago othco at ^17 La Salle Ave. STOCKJDRJSALE KilSES— Sm ailv. ot Irfjtdle Cerose lirst class hulhs .$.'.. per 1000. Checks payable to the estate. Cash wth order please. Wm. Slehrecht, Floral Park. N. Y. FOR SALE — Three Thousand Fiancee Carnation cuttiUKS In two and quarter Inch pots. Fifty dollars per thousand. Address. Johu I... Wy- land. Dc Haven. Pa. 'i'lIOSE wishinf,' line inl.ved Oladloll stock can furnish as ix-r below: I 1-2 Inch, to 2 Indies. t7..')0 Jier lono; I Inch III 1 1-2 inches. ^iS.OO per 1000; 1-2 Inch, to 1 inch. .i::!.oo per 1000: A few under 1-2 Inch. $."i.oo per hiisliel. A. Brnwii. C^doma. Wis. SlIitl'Ll'S stocks, good ml.\ed variety. 4 Inch pots. 8 to 10 flowers, shoots all in hud. $5 per hundred. Cash with order. Address, B- Markol, Carlstadt, N. J. WE make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln I'nlverslty. Chester Co.. Pa. STOCIC I'Oii S-VLI-: — Bahy Itamblers fine dor- mant stock. *25. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted ?7. per 100. ?85. per 1000. Orders hooked for delivery now or any time up to late Sprinp. Samples free. Brown nrolhers Co.. llochistiT. N. Y. WOULD vou like vonr Christmas slocklni; full ':t dollars? Plant a lot of ".lEANNR NONIN" Want more $$.$? Throw out all your other laic MnniM and plant all "Nonln" Best white Mum to date, incomparable tor THANKSCIVING and CHRISTMAS. B. C. $75 per dozen. $5. per 100. f-IO. per 1000. SANTA CLAIIS. Fine pink CHRISTMAS MUM. Same price. City Greenhouses. I'nlon City, Pa. SITUATlOMS~ WAirraj SITUATION WANTED— First class dealRner and decorator wants position. Best reference. Onodlmo. Post OHice. fien, nel. r'Ulsflcld. Muss. SITl'ATKtN WANTEP^lty n yi.iuij: man on pri- viiie plai-e, to assist in gnrdrn and Kreonhouse. Address. A. S. care The Florists' I'Jixchange. ___ SITHATION WANTED— By a young man In n flower store; lirst class salcsmaTi and malter-up. .Vddrcss A. B. ciire The Florlsi.s' Exchange. SITUATION as foreman In nursery for growing of hardy ornamentals; life experience, best reference. M.. care Florists' Bxchange. SITUATION WANTF-O— By first cl.-iss atoif tnan, aged 2S. c.vpciicnrcii .iml of g•■ !i single uian, and liave experience. Apply Willi reference to W. Plumb. Bedford. N. Y. W.VNTED— Young man experienced In gen- eral nursery w-.rk. poltlng. filling orders and parking. Stiitc fullest particuliirs regard- ini; exp(rliMH-c. aye. iinlii.nality, and wages ex- Picted. Ucplics considered confidential. Ad- ilii ss, A. 0.. cnrc Florists' Bxcliange. W.V\TEI>— Competent gardeniT to cure for ;;eii(k'man's pliice and large greenhouse, nmst understand propagation of plants. Answer bv letter to H. cure Catoir Slllt Company !)S7 Broadway. City. FOUEMAN MANAOEK— Working. Life Experi- ence. Roses. MuslnvKiUis. Frrn. Spiire Itaislng in (luantity, Chrysantlienuinis, general Plants Hustler. Uigbest English and American Uefer- ences. E. Clarke. 'J2S Main Street. PeckekUl. N. Y. WANTED — A sU-ictly sober florist for retail store in large city. Must he up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-np. State where last employed. salary expeetcil and age. Uefcrence required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Salesman for first class Florist's store. Steady Job year around, must be a hustler, thoroughly uj) to date and used to handling first class trade. State wages wanted and experience. Address by letter. X. Z. A. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Packing rlv to A. H., care FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WANTED — To buy or rent florist's property, where general garden work Is done. New Eng- land Summer resort preferred. Address with piirtlculars. X.. Florists' Fxclmnge. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on MasBachnsetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail busInesB. Full particulars on application to James Paterson, Admr.. 2304 Massachusetts Ave.. North Cambridge. Masa. FOR SALE, (lurlst store. 12 years established; low rent. For Cull particulars address W. A., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT FOIt SAL1'>— New modern grci'iiliouso wllh Iiouhc. Imni. t."ds. sink. ric. Locided In oix- of the Ihicst ('..lU'gc cities of New England. Every- thing in llrsl I'liiss shape. Sickness ot own<'r reasmi for siile. AdilresH W. L. care 'J'lie l''|oi-isl s' Excha ngc. FLORIST BUSINESS— for sale wllh grec-nlious.- ill rear. *J7 years at present iomflon. good neigh- In rlinnd. Ilie moat cfnivenenicni place In ttilH "ity. Willi III- wlllioni liorsc and wagon. Inijulre. I!r.n7 Hn.adway. lU-t. O.'td. mid !>4th. Strei-t. Moilsi Slni-e. Cily. von SALE— Well cslnlillNliid FlorlM IhihIii.'wh. l>m)(l feel glass wrll Hloclted willi .•iirniiUoiiH. vloloLs. lu-ddliig planlM. pnlins, Si.lcndid loratlnn on coriK-r of |\vm iitiihi Avi-nm-s lending t.iwurd liest part ut priiiiclplc Krsldoiil litl lUslti.-ls, Exeellclil lioine Irnde and good Hold for limd- sciipo giirdeiiliig, no oomi»etltlon as yet. Stori- nlliMlird lo grct-nhousc with eloelrlc light. ritniniiidloii.s Iniuse with modern linprovein^-nts. Hiini iinil shed, good wnlcr sup[dy. Excellent i>pi».iiunlty for progi'esslve (lorlsl , reason for ^«■llillg, wishes to retire from buslnesw. A|>ply to F. G. Mense. Glen Cove CreeiilioiiKcs. (ileii Cove, L. I. Foil SAI-I'] — Three newly built Greenhouses of 4.110(1 feet glass, all stocked; also ten-room dwelling wllh store, all improvements, out- hulldings. etc. In center of lively town. Five minutes to station; twenty minutes to New Ytirk. For full particulars address M. It., care Florists' Exchange. FOU SALE or rent, on account of falling heiiltli. greenhouse property of over L'i.OOO feet of glass. Water heat, houses rehenched last summer; 2 1-2 hours from New York Cltv. For further particulars address H. T F. care Florists' Exclinnge. RANGE of greenhouses, about 10.000 aq. ft glass, heated with hot water, and dwelling at- tnched : twenty minntes from New York ; for snle. or to rent for a term of years; good es tabllshed trade; owner retiring from business. Address William H. Lutton. Agt.. West Ride Ave. Station. Jersey City. N. J. ESTABLISHED SEED BUSINESS FOR SALE. A profitable, old and favorably known Seed ItusineHS, well located In a lartre city, Is for Hale by r* anon of the ill-health of* the owner. A younp man acijnalnted with Die seed trade an . , care or Florists' Exchange, New York City. Menrtnn Th*" Flortwrn" BxcbHiisr<> wbpn wrltlns STOCK WANTKI>— .101) Tuberous Beiionlaa lo color. 50 Azfili'Jis assorted. Give prices and sizes. Franklin & l'iT>Hby, Brooklyn. Conn. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS \VANTHI)"-A set of either Baileys or Nichol- son's lUetimiarv of (iardenin)?. Address. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. 12 West Broadway. N. Y. City. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimatoe for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 142I>-I'137 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Khirtnti' Bichwnge when writing. FOR SALE PI I U no Rider - ErtcBBon . Second - hand from 940.00 up; all repalrfl ; otber makes; new; oheap. Dnil CDC I old up-rlftht steam boiler, contalDB DUILLnO 80 1>^-iD. tnbes, $26.00. DIDC Good Bervlceable gooond-hand, with rirt Threade; 2-ln., 7 ots.: 1H-1d.. BH ctM.; ISiln., 3'(ictH.; 1-ln., Jcte.; 2H ln..IOct«.: Sin., UctR.; 4 In., 19otB. New 2-ln. Standard, fall lenfftbH, with coupUnKB, ^H ctB. ft. Old and new flttlnKfl and valveB. CTftPVO «nfl nice New Economy, best made OlUllVO ana UICO no. l Threads, ^-ln.,^-ln. 1-ln. pipe, 93.(>o. No. 2 Threada, IM-ln-. 1^-lD. 2-ln. pipe. f4.M. DIDC OlITTCOC New SannderB Pattern. No. 1 riril bUlirno cntH Xi-m.-l-ln, pipe, n.oo- No. 2 cutH 1 In.-'i In. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES I'^iJ'-'^^.'T'iUt 24-ln. KTlps M In. 2^ In. pipe, K.K; SBIn., grips «-ln.-3>4-ln. pipe, »1.76. PIPE VISES ^'""' *'"•' Hinged, grips K-ln.-a CARnrN UnCP ^^^- '^in.gnarsnteedioo.lbs. OHIlULn nUOL pressure, 7H cts. per ft.; Hln. not guaranteed, iH cte. per ft. UflT RFn ?A?U New. Cypress. S-ft.xB ft.. from nUI-DCU OHOn to cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 np. Second-hand, as good as new, complete, at $1.26 and $1.00 each. RiniATRR^ steam, as good as new. all sizes, nAUIHIUno about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per coluoin. A I aOO New American, 60 sq. ft. to the IlLIIAO l>oi. 10x12 single, at $1.76; I2il2, '■^""'^ single, at $1.80 per box; 10il2,12i 12andI0il6B. double, at $2.50; I2iU. I2xlfl, I2i 20, 14x14 B, double, at $2.66 ; lOxlB. ieil». 14x20 B, double, at $2.85; 18x24 B, double, at $.1. 1(1. Get our prices on New Oulf Cypress Knllfl- ins l^aterial, Voutllatliie Apnaratns. Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N.Y. Mention l^e Florists' Bxrhanxp when wrltlDg. rvri AitiFiv ^° "^'^ '""'"*'■"■ ^'**- ^^ * V'Ajn.ii'Aiji^ ruarysown from beet Recti to Kive ;cr/indeBt plants next fall, ¥-.0u I>or 100; $18.00 per luOO; Asparagus Spren- geri. Jl.OO per 100; $K.OO per H^OU; Ten Week Stocks 2'L' In., pots, fL'.Oo per 100 Roses Frau Karl Druschk), Hybrids nnd Ramblers- WILLIAM STUPPE, -VVestbnry Station, L,. I., Bi. V. Mention The FIorJBta' Exchange when writing. CANADIAN NEWS HAMIT.TON, ONT. — Now Tear's tr;i(lt' was, I think, an improvement over last year's. The call was for no llower in particular and high priced slock met with ready sahs but a large (luantity of both plants and cut flowers was cleared up. Cut flowers continued .scai-ce. and business was curtailed in consequence. Carnations are still par- ticularly liard to obtain. John Morgan, King street, East, linrls great convenience from the street car extension which now passes his pl;i('e of business. The Queen is this si-a.snn proving his best white carna- tion; Fair Maid the best pink: Harlo- w;irden is the favorite crimson. Es- Iclle has so far held its own as a' moneymaker against all the new scar- hls, and no other is grown in quan- tity. Glacier. Wliite Lawson. Mrs. T.aw.snn and Enchantress are the other varieties grown. There are few places where every foot of bench space is made to tell so ettectively. Odd cor- ners are filled with callas in pots; the.sc also denote good growing. A dark rose sport of Enchantress, in Its second year, is being carefully grown, It looks like a good thing. George Unsworth, Aldershot, has his new King house planted to vegetables. A gasoline engine has been put in, and another well will be sunk at once to improve the water supply. An immense stock of geraniums Is in preparation at the "Webster Floral Company's place. Flowering plants have been about cleared out and the space is being quickly refilled with general stock. William Gamble, Georgetown, was a caller the other day. BEAVER. 48 The Plorists' Exchange QUEEN BEATRICE BABY RA^IBLER Ready now. nl.e Z'-j inch rlants, $« per 100, and have a large Mtock. fan select good plants. TWO^Y^EAR ROSES well established In pots. Can bepacted llyhtand satVly shlpi-e-l to any part nf the country. $1 per doz., $8 p' r 100. My eelection, $6 per 100. Maman Cochet Papa Oootier White Cochet Helen Gould Ktolle de Lyon 8ouv.de P. Netting Clio Marechal Niel La Detroit McArthur K. M. Henrietta Mary Washington Yellow Cochet 75 Varieties of Hybrid Perpetuals, Hybrid Teas, Teas and CllmberB. 2H Inch pots ready now. Send your list for prices, JOHN A. DOYLE, K^^^fN'o^. Springfield Oliio U^ntlrtn iy\f Pli^rtRti' Bxrbanirp wh^n wrltlnK TBE EIGHmOiD ROSE 2I4 In., $15.00 per 100; »120.0O per 1000. Variegated LawBon, R. 0., $6 00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $3.00 per 100; tJ.'i.OO per lOOO. Early Spring Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention The FIorlatB* Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10-00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^"'^JoTn^^J;- Upnflon th<» rioriatB* BTobangp wbMS is to be used for propagation. It should be understood that these old f-anes. when well ripened and cut up into shoi't lengths with several eyes each root and start quickly, and the plants originating in this manner are more stocky and less anxious to shoot up to an undesirable height, than those <]i rived from this season's new growth. However, these latter are the plants that produce those bracts of phenome- nal size and are. therefore, the best stock for benching. Seed Sowing. While it is yet too early to sow the seeds of most plants so raised by florists, it is the right time to make sowings of such things as lobelia, cen- taurea, petunia, salvia, torenia and a few other varieties slow in starting and requiring all the time from now until bedding begins to grow into good, sorviceable stock. Started now in a warm greenhouse, pricked off or potted up in time, i.e., before the little plants hepome too spindly or perhaps damp off. good three- or four- inch plants will be had in good season. Sow in flats, using a light, pure soil; keep moist and warm, cover with paper or boards until they are up. then place on a shelf pretty near the glass in a lierht. well aired and moderately warm greenhouse. .Another sowing of pansies should also now be made, following the same course in starting the seeds as out- lined for the foregoing kinds. If sown now. pricked off into boxes when large enough, kept on the move and planted out into frames in earlv Spring, these pansies will be in bloom and excellent ■•^tonk by the first of Mav. much better nansies for the principal bedding trade thnn anv sown last Fall. Of erreenhouse plants proper it is nont too soon to sow the seeds of gloxinias Primula obconica. smilax. Dracjpna indivisa. Musa Ensete, Grevillea ro- busta. Asparagus plumosus and A Snrengeri. nlso the seeds of cannas. if the raising of a batch of canna seed- lings IS on the season's program All the seeds of the last named kinds re- quire a warm house temperature and bottom heat for satisfactory germina- tion. Cuttings. ^ _-_ ^^ ^m agaln^oEfer aset of those BREAD AND BUTTER' VARIETIES5 such as have previously originated and been diBHemlnated by ua. American Bred, American Grown and Money Makers for American Growers Look for iUuBtrfttioneand advertisemente in future NATHAN SMITH TsON, ADRIAN, MICH. UentloD the Florlatfl* Bzcbaojie when wrltlnsr. THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.60. SEND FOR A COPY .4.. T. DE 1,4 MA.RK Ptg:. & Pub. Co. I^tcl., a Duanc St., N.Y. UentloD lb* rioriita' Bxchuige when wrltiLng. At this the most favorable season for the increase of stock not a foot of the propagating bench must run idle. Cuttings of roses and carnations, rooted in January, make the best ot next year's stock. This holds good with many varieties; not all of them. Much depends on the condition the plants are in. If a severe pre-holiday forcing, practiced at a time when it is most against nature, has weakened the stock to such a degree that witn tne best of nursing it will not regain its former vigor until Spring comes to the rescue, then this is not the best time for the propagating of such stock. And again, whether or not the early struck cuttings will eventually turn out to be the best stock also depends on how they are handled and taken care of after they are rooted and have undergone their first transfer from the sand bed. The grower of seedling car- nations, unless be is an old hand at the work, hardly ever allows his pets time enough to convert the sappy half grown side shoots into strong, trust- worthy cuttings. He should bear in mind that only by careful propagation is it possible to fix the fine attributes, espied or believed to exist in a new seedling, to uphold the good points of a first year seedling and transmit to future generations: in short, to build up and hold a fine new variety. Besides roses and carnations, of which many thousands are already in the sand, there are numerous other good things, most important to the all around plant grow^er, that should now be propagated, if good, fair-sized stock for Spring trade, is to be the issue. Of these many are needed in quantity, and several batches from time to time, as the cuttings can be had, must be started, but. in ev^ry case, the sooner this can now be done the more price- worthy stock will enter into the traffic of busy Spring. Foremost and to be started early are salvias, begonias, lemon verbenas, fuchsias, double pe- tunias, lantanas, heliotropes and fancy .scented and ivy-leaved geraniums. Any such things as Impatiens Sultani and hybrids, achyranthes, coleus. etc., can be propagated later, when there will be more time or at least more room. The old stock plants of these, as also of the first named, must now^ be given a good place on a well -lighted, sunny bench, so as to be sure of a good crop of healthy, sturdy cuttings. Geraniums. Zonal geraniums should now come in for some of the grower's time and at- tention. Most of the two. or two and a half inch plants, rooted last Fall and now^ hibernating in closely packed platoons on some out of the way bench or shelf, are by this time stretching their necks in quest of deliverance from misery. A good going over, cleaning, nipping back and resetting on to a sunny bench is necessary. A repotting into 3-inch pots is now also in order, but could be deferred until after the shortening in a good break of eyes has been made. Some of these top clip- pings constitute good cuttings, and to- gether with another crop from stock plants, probably reserved for the pur- pose, could still be rooted to advan- tage, where stock seems short. If prop- erly attended to. potted, repotted and stopped in time, these will yet make fine geraniums for Spring and Sum- mer. Forcing Peonies. As long as the crops of flowers from open air peony fields can readily be sold at good prices, no matter when they come, florists w^ill not be over anxious to go into peony forcing un- der glass. But every now and then an inquiry as to how it is done, and whether or not it pays, comes from parties who evidently seem to be un- der the impression that the forcing of peonies as a money-making venture has escaped consideration, has been overlooked by growers in search of something new^ and eminently profit- able. No fear of that; it has been tried here and there, on and off. extensively and otherwise: and the fact that peo- nies can successfully be forced has been fully established; but whether it w^ill ever grant a margin of profit above that assured by outdoor culture has yet to he learned. Peonies, like most h.irdv plants, and more so than many, suffer a severe set-back by being forced. It takes them years to overcome the conse- quences of the unnatural ordeal. This is especially true with the Moutan and arborea varieties, just those best suited for forcing and the only* kinds good for pot culture. These are potted up early in the Spring, better yet in the preceding Fall, are grown on in their pots during Summer outdoors, ripened off in the Fall and forced out in the latter part of Winter, beginning with 4.'i or 50 degrees in January or Feb- ruary. After a good set of buds has been secured, the temperature may gradually be raised to 60 degrees. These plants will be in bloom quite early in the Spring, probably at Easter, but after that will not be fit for forcing for several years, and must regain their strength in open field culture. In like manner the Japanese single- flowered varieties, very showy and fine for conservatory display, are handled. Of course, where the actual loss of plants by forcing Is a matter of small concern, severe forcing of well-estab- lished plants may be practiced with good results, and flowers be had in Midwinter, even at Christmas. Of herbaceous kinds none but the early varieties yield to real forcing and then only under moderate heat and slow movement. The double, and es- pecially the single-fiow^ered Paeonia tenuifolia comes early, and plants of these, established in solid ground, cause little difficulty. The foliage is fine, and the flowers are of a rich, glow^ing color; but they do not last long, and sell no better than dahlias, whicli are raised with less expense. The varie- ties of PiEonia officinalis force easily enough, and come earliest of any; but the plants take up much room, are straggly and bulky, and then the flow- ers are so far from being anything especially alluring to buyers that it seems wiser to leave peonies of this type out of doors, where they belong. A whole field of tree or herbaceous peonies of some good early sorts may be had in bud and bloom from three to four w^eeks earlier than their or- dinary flowering season, by erecting a portable sash house over them. No nrtificial heat is required in bringing them into bloom. This could be re- peated for two or three seasons with- out weakening the plants to any great extent. But then, in doing so. the northern grower would not be greatly ahead of his southern competitor, whose cut reaches our central m;irkets about three weeks before the great bulk of the season's output is harvested. FRED. W. TIMME. WAVERLY, MASS. — The new greenhouse in course of erection by W. W. Edgar is nearing completion. It is 200 feet by 40 and is being built by the Burnham Hilchings Pierson Co., of New York. John Edgar has been engaged by Peirce Bros., as fore- man for their florist business on Wav- erley Oaks Road. XENIA. O. — J. J. Lamport the flor- ist, ."-luffei-ed the loss of his driving horse, recently, by having it killed by a passenger train. When the train came along the horse became fright- ened and jumped directly in front of the engine. It was hit in the side and so badly injured that it had to be killed. NEW CASTLE. Pa. — What will probably be the largest greenhouse in the State is to be erected by W. H. Weinschenk. It will be 550 feet long, 130 feet wide. SOUTH PORTLAND, ME.— Messrs. J. W. Minott & Sons are to make ex- tensive improvements at their green- houses at Pleasantdale. A new boiler house, 65 feet long and 20 feet wide, will be built, and a new heating plant will be installed, while a greenhouse 150 feet long and 40 feet wide will also be erected. GREENWICH, CONN. — Alexander Mead, of Alexander Mead & Son. who has been sick for the past year or so, returned from the White Mountains in October, and is spending the Winter at Lakewood, N. J., where, we are happy to say, he is convalescing. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-8DuaneSt.,NewYork. January 13, 1906 The Piorl^t-s^ eixchfcin^i^ 49 fif/jfxiEiyxi JSZsSi ^i^st/t^yC^^n^a. 'ey ^/^••»♦»♦•♦»»♦♦♦»♦♦«♦♦»♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦**»♦♦< Qlendale ^♦♦♦««**««4 New Variegated Carnation I, Markings similar to Mrs. G. M. Bradt. A very large flower on strong stems, extremely free and healthy. A non-burster. A fancy of the high, st type. Sample blooms expresstd at $J.OO per dozen. All our carnations have been rather late this season as elsewhere. That is the reason we have not been advertising " Glendale " as well as other varieties more extensively. Rooted cuttings $12.00 per 100: $100 per 1000 INTRODUCERS Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. W. J. & M. S. Vcscy. Ft. Wayne» ind. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ 4 Mention The Florists' Exchange when WTitiiig, The Wbilldin Pottery Go. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots Is larger than any concern In the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. Uontinn Thp Plnpiats' RTrhlinffP wh«»n writing ,Des Moines, la. Echoes ot Christmas. Summing up reports from all sources. Christmas trade in this city was fully 2 5 per cent, better than last year's, and. generally speaking, all are satisfied with the business done. Carnations were in good demand and sold readily at $1 to $3 a dozen. Enchantress and Mrs. T. W. Lawson were much in evidence. The call for American Beauty roses on Christmas morning was greater than the supply; at 10 o'clock there was not a medium or long stemmed Beauty in town. The price ranged from $7.50 to $24 per dozen. The general run of roses went at from $1.50 to $5 per dozen. Dtiuble violets were good, and were taken readily at $2 per bunch. In blooming pot plants azaleas, cy- clamen, and poinsettias were well done and sold quickly. Palms and ferns held their own with the rest. Greens and holly, as usual, sold well. The high price of greens about the middle of the month gave some of the retailers a scare; as high as $S per crate was paid. However. this did not continue and all seemed to get all the greens they wanted at $5. Nothing went begging in Des M<>ines excejit Christmas trees; they were a positive drug. Heretofore the Iowa Seed Company has had a mo- nopoly on this line, but this year the produce commission men brought them in with the result that every grocer in town, as well as the seed stores, were "stuck." Lozler, The Ilorist, one of the lead- ing retailers, was unfortunate in hav- ing a, fire break out in the basement ot his store, the week before Christ- mas; the flames spread rapidly, and, before they were under control de- stroyed his entire stock of boxes, rib* hnns, etc, laid In for holiday trade. The lo.ss is claimed to be $5,000; in- surance only abfuit $2,000, The store was so badly gutted tliat it was im- possible to open up in it again for Christmas, so he made arrangements with the building Inspector to open in a neighboring store that was not 5o badly damaged. It certainly was a novel sight to see tent covers stretched overhead and on the walls to hide the charred woodwork, oil stoves set around for warming; saw- dust on the floors, and flowers and plants in every available place. In spite of all these difflculties. Mr. L,o- zier says he did more business than at any Christmas before. At the annual meeting of the Iowa State Fair Association held in Decem- ber, the offlce of superintendent of horticulture, for a number of years held by M. J. Wragg, was abolished, and the two assistant superintendents were each made head of two new de- partments created. Elmer M. Reeves, of Waverly, Iowa, is superintendent of the Pomological Department and Wesley Green, of Davenport, Iowa, superintendent of the floricultural de- partment. Mr. Wragg was a hard worker in the cause ot horticulture and we are sorry to see him go. How- ever, our past association with Mr. Green leaves no apprehension regard- ing the future management of the florists' exhibits, for he is well liked and is always ready to smooth over a difficult place. Tile Association has appropi-iated $200 additional to be used as premiums for cut flowers and plants exhibited at the fair next Au- gust. At the December 2 2 meeting of the Florists' Club resolutions were adopted expressing sympathy with Lozler the florist, on account of his loss by the recent Are. On account of tlie very stormy night the club meeting of Jan- uary 2, 1906, was postponed for two weeks. Another cha.nge has occurred in the Morris Blair Floral Company. J. B. O'Neal, who bought stock in tlie com- pany and has been acting as ma.nager for some months, has relinquished the management and Mr. Kemble. of Os- kaloosa , Towa. the principal stock- holder, has placed Wm. Tj. Morris as manager. Mr. O'Neal has returned to Chicago to take up his old position as traveling salesman for Vaughan's Seed Store. The Alpha Floral Co., (Mr. Pappos, proprietor) leased for three years, at the sum of $3,600 per year, a cen- trally located store room and opened the most elaborate flower shop in the State of Iowa, They carry a first class stock of flowers and make a fair bid for public patronage; they are well satisfied with the venture, so far. John Lambert reports an excellent business in all lines. Charles Guy said his greens sold well. J. F. Mar- WM. a. DONALDSON O. A. PLUMB VIOLETS Dutche&8 County Violet Co. Wholesale Florists. (M. A. Pubdt, Manager) 38 West 29th Street, New York We handle a full line of Out Flowers. Telephone, 2877 Mad Sq. Consignments Solicited Mention Thf JHorlntii' Kichange wben writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. U(>ntloD ThP FIoristB* Rxcbanrp when wrltlne. shall, the carnation grower, reports a good cut but not equal to the de- mand. The old Morris greenhouse, now owned by Vaughan's Seed Store, and managed by Chas. McAnift, is looking in splendid shape. A good supply of roses and carnations was on, and all sold locally at good figures. WM. TRILLOW. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. The King Construction Co., of Tor- onto, Ont., and North Tonawanda, N. Y., in order to meet tlie increasing demand for their greenhouse struct- ures and equipment, have considerably enlarged their buildings and plant at North Tonawanda. This increase will enable them to at least double their present output in the United States for 1906. In order to better handle their shipments in bulk, a railway switch has been run to their premises. In Canada, also, their growing busi- ness has demanded better accommoda- tions. To meet this want the firm has purchased recently a downtown site opposite the G. T. R. new freight sheds, having a frontage of 40 feet on Wellington street and 128 feet on Dor- set street. Possession is to be given about January 11. As soon as addi- tions can be made to the Canadian works, the offices of the company will be centered on this property. A spec- ial feature of interest to florists will be a show room in display. l-^/-v V>^^1 r C^\ W r"~ ITS atop to think of the troubles you had with your UVj ^Kj\J t: A^ E^ rX HKATING LAST WINTEK. Don't have the B&me trouble this winter, but send for me, I am expert In designing and installing heating apparatus Heating Engineer, IaPCAU AiIv II .1 2195 Boulevard, ll6lSe| Vllji Hi Ui Mcntloii 111* norlsts' Bxebantre when wrlUnc. WALTER THOMPSON, GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27Ui, 1398. Bend for Catalogue. Garland'9 Gutterawill keep snow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. of Louisiana Cypress and OCB FAOII-ITIES INCREASED OUR GRADE Bol Bull liaiili Wasiiington Red Cedar OCR PRICES INVARIABLY THE BEST Write tor Oatalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new bouses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffleld Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. January 13, 1900 ^ThePlorists' Exchange 5J Wm. Stuart Allen Co. comnilssloQ Merchants la CUT flowers ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 350 Ma^liflon Square UeodoD tbe Florlflts' Bxebange wbeo wrltlBg. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4683 Main. Consignments policiteil. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. llentloD tbe norlBts' Bzehanve when wrltlag. DONINOT BROS. Wholebalb Commisbion Dealers in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (.{ilViSf,!',). New York Telephone Call. 830 Madison Sq. Mention Tbe riorlits* Bzcbange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28tk ST.. NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3S7Z Madltoa Square GR0\I^E:R.S, ATTENTION! Aluavs i:<-;ii]v tn Kec-eive Fine .'^to'-k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 West 2QtH .Street 'Phone, sr,l Ma.hBon.Sqiiari". N£'U^ YORK Violets. Roses. Carnations, Orctiids Eetalilished Imhs Mention Tbe Floriata* Btxchange 'when writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Ttae 'Wholesale Florist of Pfew York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1666 Madison Square Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. HICKS k CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phono. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Excbaoge wben wrltlDg. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square, ■fentlon tlis rlorlsto' Bich«D«« when wrltlni- WILLIAM 11. KUEBLER Wholesale OommlsBlon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 19 Boerum Place '•'"SsSrMain. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention Tbe Florlati' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST 30th STREET ItK,W YORK Confll^ments SoUrUeri . Tf lirlione ; 280 Jladison S'l. Ueotlsa tlia Flartsts' axcbancs whca wrltlnx. JAMES McMANUS ^:^^:::, so W. 30th St., Nfw York Baauttes, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST XX .^ I I ^T" "V^ ALWAYS ON GRADE OF >r ^^ k_ 1^ B:. T HAND ALWAYS ON HAND A •PECIALTT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchance Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NE'W YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Kent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention Tbe Florists* Bxcbange when writing. A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone 3550 Madison Square. Consignments ()f chnice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Oive ns atrial. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 3934 l>Ia<1ison Square Established 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1 50 per 100. In any quantity. Conslguments of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG WHolesile Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26fh Street, New York {.■l.-phr.i!C ) all: r.r.i .Mii'liw.n .S'luar--. Mention Tbe Florists* Btxchange when writing. Mention The Florists' Bxcbenge wben writing. J.K.Men %. ^^ >^ "> o. ^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION KOHIST Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cat Flowers relephones. 2200 and 2201 MadisonSquare 57 WCSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wfiioiesaie Prices ot Got Flowers, Hew \m. JaQ. ii, 1006. prices i, [i- iti-:t, Uentlon Tlie riorUta' Bzehange when writlsf. JOHN YOING Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 44G3-14C4 MAliISON yQl'AKE Mention the Floiigts' Bicbing* wb»M wtMixk. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale riorlst 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telepfaooe. 4850 Madison Square consignments of Choice flowers sollclied UentloD Tbe Floriata' Kicbance when writlas. 52 The Florists' Exchange A DAILY CUT FROM *0 GROWERS We can and will ttU your Out Flower wants to advantage. Write, telephoae or telegraph. Lon^ Distance Phone, Central, Shipping orders our Speclalt} 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOrx; FREB. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.tai>iish,d i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave , CHICA60 UeotloD The Florists' Exchange wbeo wrltiog. GHHS.B.SHFFEBFLOBILGO. Wholesale Department ONLY COMMISSION HOUSE HERE High quality Wanted. Best market In the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CIIAS.W.McHCLLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QREENS 51 Waba»h Ave., Chicago UentloD The HorUf Bxchanita whtn writing. The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "'*""r.'-r,f,':;,'S,rr''"°'' DOCBLB VIOLBXS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICB FLO'WURS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia Meotlon The FlortBta' Exchange when wrltiog. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Flerist of Philadelphia WHITE VIOLETS and WHITE LILACS Mention The Flortata' Elichange when writing. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. ^" ''""" ***" noyei^ties a„d stapi.es 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURQ, PA. BEAUTIES BOSB8 CARNATIONS VALLEY MIGNONETTE PANSIBS BABY PBIIVIROSES VIOLETS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS LILIKS ROHAN HYACINTH BOX-WOOD SPRAYS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wholesale Florists I5I6-I8 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Fiowers Open EvenlngB until 8. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbeil St., Philadelphia Bell and Kerstone ^Phonra. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FRED. EHRET Wholesale Florist 1403-05 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, ?a. ALL CHOICE FLOWERS IN SEASON. Cut Fronds of Adiantum Croweanum in any quantity. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- Per 100 Chicago Jan. 9, 1906 Boston Jan. 8. 19v6 le.OO 33.00 25.00 6.00 6.00 <.U0 t.OO G.OO i.oo 1.60 I. so 1.60 2.00 .1.U0 4.00 4 00 5 00 .75 3. .00 25.00 ll.M to 60.00 to 40.00 to 30.03 to 6.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 Co 5 00 to 10.00 to I to 15. OU to to 10.00 Co 60.00 to 1.25 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 CO 6.00 15.00 3.00 12.60 .40 1.00 to CO 1.00 Co 50.00 CO 35.00 CO 16.00 to to CO to to '20.00 to to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to 20.00 CO Co 1.60 to CO Co Buffalo Jan. 9. 191 G 60.00 CO 75.0U 20.00 to 60.00 10.00 CO 2J.00 CO 8.U0 to 12.00 6.00 Co 8.00 4.00 Co 6.00 2.00 CO 4.00 2.00 CO 8.00 Co 3.00 CO 10.00 ...... CO Co Co to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 Co 3.00 to 3.00 to 4 on to .76 CO 2.00 2.60 ■2.60 2.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.60 Co 60.00 CO 50.00 30.00 15.00 .00 12.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 5.00 6.6b 5 00 4.00 i.oo 2.60 3.60 2.6J 10.00 10 12 00 Co CO CO Co to 10.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 Co 2.00 10.00 Co 12.60 .60 to .75 to to to . .. to . 1.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 .60 40.00 10.; 0 12 00 16.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 .75 1.00 toe).oo to 60.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 Co 15. OU Co 12.00 CO 10.00 to 8.00 Co 12.00 to CO 16.00 CO 12.00 to 6.00 to to 2.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 Co 3.00 Co Co 6.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 Co 0.03 Co Co 1.00 to 50.00 CO 18.00 Co 15.00 Co . CO . CO . Co . CO . CO 18.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 CO 15.00 CO 1 00 to 1.60 to to to Detroit Jan. 1, 19>.6 ,. to 100.00 CO to .... to 6.U0 to Co to 6.00 to 1 4.00 Co Co f . to CO to CO to 3.00 Co 3.00 CO 3.00 CO 3.00 to .... to 1.00 to 40.00 to 16.00 to to A. Beauty, fancy — special " extra " No. 1 Culls & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special " extra No. 1 No. a Golden Qate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colors... g J White "Standard ( Plnlt SVabietibb I Red to to to to to ; to 3.00 to 1.00 to to to : 1.03 to to to to Co Names and Varieties 46.00 C J 32 00 to 26.00 to . to . Co . to I Yellow & var. White. Pink Red ' Yellow & var.. g'FANCT ^ ("The highest 40 Kr&d.^8 of C^Stand. Tttr.) I. Novelties Adlantdm ASPARAOUB, Plum. & Ten., *' Sprengerl, bunches Callas Chbysanthemumb, ordinary *• fancy Dahlias Daisies , QLADIOLnS Lilies, Harrlsll *' LongiHorum Lilt or the Valley Mignonette, ordinary " fancy Shilax Violets, ordinary ** fancy Cincinnati Jan. 6, 1906 60.00 46.0U 36.00 to to to 4.00 to CO to to Co 2.00 CO 2.00 CO 2.00 Co 2.10 CO 3.00 Co 3.00 Co 3.00 to 3.00 Co CO Co to CO to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.U0 4.00 4.U0 4.00 i!66 60.0(1 36.00 10.00 16.00 4.00 illlw.ukee Jan. 7, 1906 PblPdelptaia Jan. 9, 1906 I Co 26.00 Co 18.00 I [O 15.00 Co 10.00 Co 8.00 to 6.0i to 600 to 4.00 ' to 8.00 CO 8.00 Co 10.00 to I to 6.00 to 16.00 .60 1.00 to to to 3.00 to to > CO 6.00 I Co 6.00 ) Co 6 00 ) to 6.00 Co CO 1.00 ) Co 36.00 ) to 36.00 ) to 16.00 to to to to to . to . to . to 16.00 . to 3.00 .to 3 00 . to 4.00 . to 20.00 . to 1.00 . to . . to . . to . .60 60.00tO 75.00 40.00 to 5i;.00 12.60 Co 20.0U 8.00 Co 12 60 Co 16.00 12.00 Co 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 Co 6.00 6.00 Co 16.00 6 00 CO 10.00 8.00 CO 30.00 Co , to to 76.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 Co 3.0U 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 Pittsburg Jan. 8, 1916 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 1.60 1.00 Co to 3S.00 to 60.00 12.50 to 16.00 to to .... to to 3.00 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 .... to 6.00 12.60 to 16.00 .50 to .75 1.00 to to to to 1.20 65.00 to 76.00 30.00 to 60.00 12.60 to 16.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 Co 10.00 CO 8.00 Co 20.00 Co 11.00 to U'.OO 12.60 to 16.00 1.00 to 1.26 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to 1.00 to 30.00 to 50.00 18.00 to 36.00 to to to to 1.00 to 3.00 to 16.00 to 20.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 4 00 to 10.00 to 15 00 .76 CO 1.00 1.26 to 1.60 to to to 4.110 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.26 St. Lo s Jan. 9. 1906 40.0C to 20.00 CO 10.00 Co 5.00 CO G.OO Co 4.00 to to to 4.00 to ... to 4.00 to to 1.00 CO ... to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 Co 4.00 CO 4.00 Co 4.00 to 50. UO 3J.0U 16.00 8.00 8 00 6.00 3.00 8.00 i.oo to CO 26.00 CO 26.00 CO 10.00 CO to CO to to to .... to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 12.60 to .40 to to to to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.O0 6.00 6.00 6.00 i!o6 76.00 75.00 12.50 4.00 4.00 6.00 15.00 .60 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow NarcJ.ssus Lily Marrlsil Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET t5 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserine Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations can ■„„.,.„ ,C ...on not,ce. ,^.,^'^^^^X^'&i!^^J^£}^^ ^^■'■"•°- ^ -=> «- WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES G. I POIMH Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Kention The Floriita* Exohuige when ^rritlng. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST, LOUIS, MO. Uentlon The Florlstn' Exchange when writing. ffioicestiii KoDseivatones Wholesale Growers of CUT RUOWERS Prompt attention ^iven all orders. WORCESTER, MASS. HOITON i HUNKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES M.inula.tuieis of WIKK I>K.SH:NS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'Uoiif, JIain 8T4. I*. O. Bos HX3 Mention The Florists* Exohan^ when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead S'reet. PHILADELPHIA ItPt. Markrt anil (.'Ijestnut Strt'ets Choicest Stock Always on Hand ThIci'Iioiih- 1 4-J-2tVA. Menrlnn The Florists* Wrohanee when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Gut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CHICAGO Conslgntneiits SoIIcitccI Mentlnn th* PlnrUt*' ffxctisnre when writliur. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention Ttie Florists' Exchange when writing. GEO. REIINBERG Kri'f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Piuiiipt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue. CtllCAGO, ILL. Mention Tbe Floristi* Exchanse when writlnf. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Supplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET send tor weekly luice list nitt^hlirn. Pa and prices on larRe orders, frllt 9UUI t|, tra, IfPDtfoD th. Plorist.' BxchaoK. when writing Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Reason- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALS* DEALER IN PLOniSTS' BUPPLIEB AND WIRE DCSIONB 383-87 Eiiicott St. BUFFLAO, N. Y. QITB D9 A TBIAL WE CAN FLEA8E YOtl Mention Tb. Plorlata' Bxcb.nce wtara writing. January 18, 1906 The Flori^ts^ Bxchange 53 QUEEN BEATRICE _jfgntlon The FlorUta' Exchangp whpn wHtlnr SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice fltocK, fnll weight, 60-lb. case, 97.00; 2e-lb cue, $3.76. GALA X~Brilllant bronze or ^een, selected, SI.OO per 1000; f3.76 per 6000. LKUCOTHiK SPKAYS— Green or bronze, 90c per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss— Large bale, $1.75; by freight S2.00. Greeu Sheet MosB—Perbbl. sack, $2.60 All Kinds ot Florists* 8iipplles. Li Ji Kr6ShOV6r, Tel.SdrMadlBODSq! Ngw Ysfk Mention The Florists* Exobange vhen writing. BRILLIANT Galax and CpDAVC Leocothoe orRAIJ Wholesale Trade Solicited J. L. BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. G. Uentlon The riorlats' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE mi M lEDCOTlOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. GALAX, green and bronze 6Uc. per lOOO LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS (green only)$2.00 " Special prices on lois ot lOu.OfOand up. Terms strictly cash. F. O. B., Elk Park. N. 0. P. W. RICHARDS A CO., Banner Elk. N. C. Uentlon The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed In paper cartons. "Moss and nothing oat Moss"; no sticks or dirt. Less than half the rice of German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., P'orelsn Se. Donaestlo Speolaltles, 39 Barclay S€., New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CHARLES H.NETSCH Wholesale Commission Florist CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 355 Ellicott Street, BtffALO, N.Y. Long Dlstaiire Telephone UentloD The Florlite' B«ch«Dge wh»n writing. Indianapolis. News Notes. .Several caiulidates for offices of The State Florists' Association are announced. The secretaryship is a plum several are striving for. A horse belonging to the Smith & Young Company ran away this week. The firm is in the market for a new wagon, also a new horse. A. Wiegand & Son decorated re- cently for a social affair which necess- itated the use of much corn, straw and hay. A live pony and a calf were also used to obtain the desired effect for a part.y who wished to hold an old-fashioned barn dance in a club hall room. Bertermann Brothers Company are preparing to erect a range of houses at their new Cumberland place as soon as the weather permits. E. a: Nelson is cutting extra fine Golden Gate roses. No changes are anticipated by the florists employed in the city green- houses on account of the last election of city officers. Visitors: W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. ; J. A. Haugh, Anderson. Ind. I. B. All NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business wit!) Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" Tnls Is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Hortirultural trauera. It ib alBo taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subs^'riptions to cover cost of postaye. 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowiuiam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europtan Agantt lor THE AMERICAN CARNATION MeptloB The PTortoti' Bxrhapga wh»B wrtrlna ■W"IX,I3 SI«IIIj.A.3Z -A-ISriD E!.a.STEE LILIES 'Prompt KeportB" WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLOKIST BuBlnesa houra: 7 A. M. to P.M. 1821 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA IfpTitlftn Thp FInriat*' Krrbanee wht»n writlnr. CALL ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROMPT UlSLIVERT Carnations, Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac Mention The Florleta' Exchange when writing 1 ( South t6tb Street, PHE-ADELPHIA Beauties, Liberties, Gates Bridesmaid, Bride, Sunrise, Poiosettias and Fancy Carnations Quality as good as can be grown All grades and prices to meet every demand The Leo Nicssen Co., wholesale florist* 121? 4rcb Street, Philadel|}hla llcDtloD Tbe Florist!* Bxcbance when writing. Toledo, O. Trade News. The reports which I have re- ceived from the florists ab.mt their Christmas and New Year's trade an- all in favor of this year; everything went better the volume of business being larger than ever before. No novelties were offered, but everything on hand was cleaned out nicely. Car- nations have been .scarce, but are com- ing along better now; the quality is good. Roses are looking fine. There are still some fine cyclamen in the greenhouses, and cinerarias are mak- ing their appearance. Mr. Siems. at the park, has started his propagating bench. He needs a lot ot bedding plants. Small grass plots are dotted all over the city, and everyone of them needs cannas, ger- aniums and similar stock. Councilman Be,ver is making ex- periments with various bulbs; he has a house without heat, where he has planted various narcLssus just to see how they will turn out. He will be a heavy buyer in bulbs next year, if successful. It became very cold last Saturday; the thermometer dropped down to 16 degrees and more cold weather is promised. Our florists are busy shoveling coal. The next meeting of the culb, to be held on Wednesday, will see a large attendance, as President Beyer has prepared a very interesting program, S. CUT FLOWER eOXK Are Mfide By Edwards & Docker Co. PHILADELPHIA Get Prices Save Money Mention Tbe Floriata' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C, SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold In New York by L. 1. Kreshorer; PhiUl- delDhia S.S.Pennoca; Providence, Rernle A; Pino; Knffalo, Wm. P. Kastlne; Cleveland, Cleveland Cut Flower Co.: Scranton, Scran ton Florist Supply Co.; Plttaburg. PlttnburK Out Flower Co.; Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Cincinnati, C. E. Crltchell; Baltimore, Florlate' Exchange: Bramp- ton Ont., Dale Estate. Mention The Floriata* Exchange when writing. E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SoDineiD Willi Mai And Florists' Hardy Decorative Sappliea EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. CHIFFON ^:V^^ I RIBBONS ■Write for Prices. .•. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO.. 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCBAWTON. PA '^ inch to S inch, ail coior*. |0»5IG BROTHERS Iv "•'"'•"--•'J-g ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples furnished to the Jobbing Trade only. 497 West Broadway, new YORK FHNCY- FeRNS Per 1000, $1.50. Per 5000, $6.25. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7sc. per 1000, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich Number one Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1 per 1000- Brilliaut Brouze or Ureen Oalax, 76ctB. per KOO. Southern Hmllax 50 pound cases $5.50. We can supply you with frea made laurel festooning all winter and ^'athere'^ cases $5.50. We can supply you with fres fresh dally from the wood%, 4, 5 and 6 cti. per yard. Sample lot on application. Bunch Laurel. 35 ctK. per large bun- dle. Fine line for decorating purposes. Try ihe beautiful pities. Telephone or teltgraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN COHPANY, NKWr A M.KM, MANS. T: NEW CROP GALAX Qreen and Bronze .CO per lOOO; 10,000 lots $7.50 Hardy Cut FERNS "Tailor $ I .50 per I OOO. Discount on large orders. Headquarters Tor all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Uesigns, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds; Immortel- les, Cycas L«'ave9, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, fold- ing and blue corrugated, etc. L.'i.UREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. uruDV IJ onoiucnu 9. Pn 8 & 1 1 Province St. Boston, Mass. HcNnl M. nUbindUN OblU., L D. Telephone, Malu 26L8. Mention tbe norlsts' Exchange when wrltlnf. The Florists' Exchange TOBACCO- PAPER NICO-FUME LIQUID KILLS XPmS, TMRIPS, RED SPIDER, ETC. For LESS MONEY •^^an any oompeting articles. JUST BEAR THIS IN MIND— For, when purchasing NICO-FLME" the florist obtains MUCH MORE NICOT NE for his money than be secures from any competing |)re|iaratlons. IN ADDITION, he obtains the following advantages: ' NICO-FUME" PAPER is stronger per square inch than any other; is packed in special friction- top tins, preventing loss of strength by evaporation; is folded and punched ready for use; is of a special size, furnishing the best distribution of vapor; is of uniform quality. 'NICO-fUME" LIQUID contains NEVER LESS THAN 40 J)er cent. NICOTINE— The best formula for the general florist trade. 'NICO-FLME" LIQUID is BY FAR the CHEAPEST high-strength nicotine solution on the market. PRICES : Pa|>er, 24 sheets, 75c.; 144 sheets, 13.50; 388 sheets, $6.50. Liquid, ^^-pint, 50c.; pint, $1.50; >^-gal., $5.50; 1-gal., $10.50. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Alaaufactured By . . . Louisville The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co/"t; UentloD The KlorlBtti' Kifhang** wh^-n writing Mention The I'iorlstp' Kxrhanep whpn wrftlne. SYRACUSE RED POTS •• Jl full porsc never lacks , iriends." Keep your purse full and make friends bv usinj; Syracuse Red Pots thin, light and p"""- oui. Write for I vof.i catalogue and price list. Syraeofie Pottery Co., Syracuse, N, Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SIANDARD FLOWER PUIS l'ai.kt.-d ill small vratee, easy to handle. I'rict; per crate ISOO 2 In. )>ol8 in crate.84.H8 ItOOSH " " 5.25 1500 'J^^ •' '* COO 1000 8 " " DCO 800 8Ji '• " b.ao H»4 " " 4.&0 830 5 " " 4M 144 0 " " 3.16 See^l pans, eatne prire as pole. Send for price list ol (.'yUndera for Cut Flowere, Haiik'liik' liaslCfts. Lawn Vasee, etc. Ttu per ceiil. oti" lur cash witli urdtr. IKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) Price per crate 120 7 in. putt) in ci'aie8.$4.20 60 8 " " 8.W) HANI) MAI>K 48 9 In. pots ill erate,88.fif) 4H 10 •' " 4 80 24 11 " " 3.t!(i Hilfinger Bros., Potlery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuffUHtBolkcr A Sons. AjtIb.,!* 1 Ilurolay 8t.,N.V.Cltj Mention The Floriats' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. W^EBER (Si CO. 10 De&brosscs St., New York Uentton Tlie FlorUU' Bicbanct wb*B wrltlns. THE ORIGINAL ANDSENUINE ^ Nicotine fpiiiANT WIDELY IMrTATED BUT NEVER EQUALED NIFORMAHDAMfSEfrtOMl DON T Af CEPT INFERIOn IfirTATlONS PRICE 60£PERaOX OF 12 SHEETS »652PtRCA5e OF TWEUrt BOXES. aflCOTlNEMFG.Ca ,ST. LOUW. MO) Mention The Floriats' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on ear load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Iifcntinn The FlorUta* Bxrhansro when writlne. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS th»t print EASILY. Thmf» tha kind w« make — have been aince "73. JAS. m. BRYANT, Enaravl"g »"ni"p'rlntlng 706 Chestnut Street. PBILIDELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price, SI 50 Pottpaid A.T. De La Mare Pig. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? It is jnst the thing for you to dis- play your plants by hanging them on walls, etc.. especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plants out of Jardinieres ; will sustain a weight of one hun- dred Pouiids. Per doz, ^o. 1 will fit from 2 to 5-inch pots 30c. No. 8 will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots 40c. No. 3 will fit from 8 to 12-inch pots 60c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair 10c. postpaid. See last week's issue for advertisemen. of Florists' Letters, etc. W.C.KRICKerie'rve. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention The norlwtn' Bxrhange when writing N.LECAKES&CO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Oat Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg.. W. 2Qth Street ft 34th Street Out Flower Market. Spkoialtieb: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuco- thoe Sprays, Holly, Prioceea Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves kfpntlos tik* PlorlHtii' RxehABve when wiitlna Los Angeles, Cal. News Items. Reports from the different norists and greenhouse men about town, show that the holiday trade was from 25 to 50 per cent, better than in former years. The greatly advanced prices were brought about by a cold wave which came down upon us the night of December 2 2, when the tem- perature dropped to as low as ten below freezing in some localities, which ruined acres of field grown car- nations, and violets. Tlie official re- cords .show that the temperature for November and December was several degrees below what it has been since records have been kept in this part of the .State; therefore a scarcity of out- door grown roses. There is as yet but little glass devoted to rose growing here. Different altitudes in this part of the country show a great range of , temperature in a given locality. The seventeenth annual tournament of roses held in Pasadena on New Year's Day used up every available flower in both cities. Roses, however, were conspicuous by their scarcity, and as a matter of fact, the tour- nament had better be called one of scarlet geraniums. The chilly Winter and the high price of flowers and decorative plants are beginning to awaken our growers to the fact that it will pay to have heat- ing apparatus installed for just such emergencies as we have passed through. j\ new departure from the beaten paths in growing carnations under cover is being tried, with the most gratifying success by Henry Turner, a former Pittsburg lad, superintendent for Mrs. R. T. Whittlesey. A cheap frame-work is covered with muslin on rollers, which is let down during the night and rolled up during the day. Benches are raised a foot from the ground, and a system of hot water pipes keeps out frost. Green fly and thrips are unknown quantities in this system: while the flowers are equal to the best grown under glass. What the result will be when rains come remains to be seen. Since the 2 2d. of November we have not had a cloudy day, and be- . cause of the aridity of our atmosphere, we have a great range of temperature between midday and midnight, un- known in the East. P. D. BARNHART. Denver, Col. News Notes. Ray App, formerly with the Scott Floral Company, has started in busines.s for himself. Frank Hayden, proprietor of the Colorado Springs Floral Company, was a recent visitor in the city; also Wil- liam Hyram Evans of the Pike's Peak Floral Company of Colorado Springs. They reported business rushing, with good stock very short. Ernest Flohr is contemplating re- moving to a different location. H. PORTLAND, ORE. — An endeavor is making to interest the public In the holding of a flower show in this city next Fall. or all Kinds for Florists' Use Boxed — Stones — Galvanized for Tying and Stringing Beds. Ro»e and Lily Stakes, Carnation Supports, etc. Special Oatalogtte. SPENCER WIRE CO., Worcester. Mass. Mention The Florlata' Eichange when writing. 10,000. $1.50 J 50,000, $6.25 MANl'FAOTUrtED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. REED ti KELLER ^^"^KkfVSJt"" Importers and mt /\DIC^A> AIIDDI lETC Galax Leavea and Uanntacturera of rkUKIOlO oUrT'l.lEa Decorative Greenery New York Agents tor Oaldwell'e, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smtlax. llentlon Tbe Florlata* Bxcbanse wlien wrltlDS. January 13, 1-06 Xhe Plori^t^^ Hxchan^^ 55 A STIC A Mention The FloristB* Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Holier bearing, self- oiling de- vice automatic stop, boIui link iham make the IMI'KdVED (.'HALLENllK the most perfect apparatus ui the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE DESIGNER and BUILDER Greenhouse Material VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for prices IJ^ A ^ ^ I n V ^ Bii llnuten Avenue, • ^AOOIUI JEKSKV CITY, N.J. IfentloD tbe Florists' Bxobature wbeD wHtlnK. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention llie FloristB' BxchAnge -when writing. SHEEP MAINIRE DKEED AND OHOUND Mixes immediately with the soil WRITE US FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Hentlon Tbe FlorlatB' Kichapge when writing. Scoliaii MGlDiii Boilers FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM Boilere that respond quickly and are nnequaled for thetr efficiency, almpliclty of oon- Btnictlon and economy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Genuine Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) at lowest market prices. HORTICULTURALBUILDINGolEVERY DESCRIPTION JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn HEW YORK CITY U. G. ScoLLAY, Mgr. Sstabliehed 43 Yoars Mention Thp norlaf Exchapge when wrltlnp- THE tlorticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES Tor Every Purt)ose for Private and Commercial Use* We also manufacture and furnleti Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches^ White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings. TaWes and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnUhed for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. The Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self oiling cups : the most powerful, least complit;ated. very com pact, with ease of operation. The New I>ui>lex Gutter, over six miles in use and highly recommended : the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Standard Return Rteam Trap haw no equal foi Rimplicity or its workings Catalogue free. E. UIPPARD. Voongstown, 0 TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE SEr^^ iTi-asei the ralue. Acres of swainpy larnl reclaimeii ami made fertile jiickson'fi Rouml l>ri»l" Tll»- niei-ts every reuuirement. We also make Sewei / ripe, Ked and Fire Briek, Ctiiiiiney Tops. EneaQBtie Stde Walk Tile, etc. Write tor what you want and prices. JUUN U. JACKSON, &0 Tblrd lie., Atbui7, N.Y. BOUND T»LE Uentlon Hie Florists* Ezcbanse when writlns* •I- -•II*- •I* First Quality Stricl Lumber Co* Lockj^andA Uentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when vrltlng. Cypress Greenhouse Material Rebuilding greenhouses continually is not only expensive but tiresome. Start the year right. Build right. Use cypress— the right kind of cypress, cypress that is open- air dried. We use the greatest care in selecting the cypress for our greenhouse material and can supply you with the right kind. Write and let us tell you about it further. Jol)nG.MoningerGo.CliiGap lis E. BLACKHAWK STREET HEATING HEATING Lot me famish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you P Write for Prices on HBATING SI7PPL,IES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ive. Slatien, JERSEY CITY. IM. J. "Absolutely Safe aad RelUble." Ask your Irleads. Round or Square: Oval or Oblong Whatever the shape desired In a Stock or Storage Tank and whatever the size or material, we are ready to fill orders promptly. W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sua dried; out to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Eoonomical and Iftstmg. Coming Into genenl use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes, leady tot prompt shiDraent. VENTILATING APPARATUS It Works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or recoQStfuotioa work. Get our Estinnatea, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed, lllustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd st., CHiCAGO. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH rtniNGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 6 W CORMEB SIXTH AND BEBK STS.. PHILADELPHIA PA Bbid tob oiboclabs SocceBBors to J£MMINGS BBOft EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Oet the best Greenhouse Material, Composilion Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. GO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Mention The Florists' E^xchange when writing. 56 The Plori-sts' Exchange January 13, 1906 WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPABAGCS PLDM08CS, strong, 3 In. pots. 76c. per doz., t6.00 per 100; 2>< In. pots, 60o. per doz.. ts.oo per lOO. ASPAKAUUS COMOKENSIS, from 3 In. pots, strong. 7Sc. per doz.. *5.uo per 100. ASP ABAGIJSSPBENUBKI. strong. 31n. pots, 76o. per doz., $5.00 per im); 2Mj in. pots, 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; 2 in. potH. $2.00 per 100; from 4W In. pots. $1.60 perdoz., »lll.00perl0O. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. pots, »1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pota, 75c. per doz.; te.OO per 100. HYDBANOEA.ThoB. Hogg, from open gronnd. 6 to 8 branches, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. PAKIS OAIST, 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. NEW PAKIS DAISY, Queen Alexandra, 2>i In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. BUONYMCS. golden, variegated, from 6 in. pots, large plants splendid for Window Boies, $2.00 per doz. PRIMULA OBCONICA, from 2% in. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. Cdopi m 11th A Boy Streets. • tlOtWtp PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilere made of the best of material, shell firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and backi. Write for information. Uentlon The FlorlstB' Blzcbanfe when writing. [Holds Glass Firmly See the Point 4S" PEERUESS I Glazlne Points are tbeboat. 1 No rigbia or lefta. Box of I.OOO point'* T6ct3 poitpnid. , lANYLEN WE ARE HALF A MIND to tell you the same instance we did our Western friends about the man who went out of his way 900 miles to tell us he "liked another fii-m'? houses best— preferred their prices." You wonder how we handled such a man? We didn't ! He handled himself, and a visit to our factory did the rest. He went up there and " looked around," came back to the New York office with " nothing particular to say" — but — he bought a house.Now why did that man buy that house? We don't know yet ! The five million feet of cypress piled up there might have carried some conviction, or the factory turning out a completed house every day may have clinched the argument ! Frankly, we believe that he believes only the best houses can grow the best flowers — and then the economy, of course. Send fon catalogue M-G BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers Boston Branch: 819 Tremont BMg. 1133 Broadway, Cor. 26th St., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. • ••••••••••— ♦♦♦••'I I SUPERlNTfiND TIONIFDE^IRED S SASH/BARS i Steams Iym^(b.,; NSET, Boston, Mass Write to us If your boilers need repairing or replacing. Ours ar« not Trust Prices. BOILER REPAIRS JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 135 Broadway, New York llentloD The riorlsts* Etxchanffe wben writlsr. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL \Tpntton ThP rior1«t«' Fxfhune*. whpn writinp. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal Dcsigns :»1P0eTER AND DtALER IN rLORIST&> SIPPLICS 7{ FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '^T.rs^'.VW NEW YORK ^ OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406. 408. 410. 412 East 34th St H WRITC FOR NEW CATALOGUE NICOTICIDE Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlDg. Txwin Section S. JACOBS & SONS, 1365-1379 FLUSHING AVE. Everything Furnished for Building Brooklyn, N.Y. Uentlon Hie FloristB* Bxcbange when writing. cnip riA^PERd WATERPROOF CREPE PAPER, Red Porto Rico Mats Beech Sprays BASKETS In Large Assortment SEND FOR CATALOG H. BAYERSDORFER & CO-^^^^H^.f^SEYpmi"^* The florists' Su|>ply Mouse of America UentloD The Florist*' Elzcbange when writing:. We are a straight shoot and oi»n to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENtBAL Vol. XXL No. 3 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JANUARY 20, 1906 One Dollar Pet Year SEE OUR NEW CARNATIONS AT THE CONVENTION Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could This is one way to judge carnations. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing. There is nothing about any of these varie- ties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time 1 WINSOR. This l8 sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which Is a clear silvery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In fact, It la Just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make It sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The ilowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better -•shaped. As a grower it has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large fiowetlng variety quite so free as Winsor. W^HITC: ENCHANTRESS. This l8 a pnro white sport of Enchantress, which la at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress Is Identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will And It In White Enchantress. HELEN M. GOULD. This Is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color Is a lovely shade of clear pink, tbe variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short dlsiance the vari> gat ion does now show at all, the general eCfecl being a beautl.ul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stock", from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, White LawsuD, Red Lawson. Enchantress, Mrs. M, A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for it last season, anle Lijrht Blue navbrt-ak Pink Mix.-a \'aiilj>liairN ITprifctit Krunchliic Vnuehnn*s TpHiElii Pink Briiiu-hliiB K\tra Knrly llohenKollerii. A\'hi(,e and pink each Ideal Evei-bloomli.e separate I'Olors BAI.'^\M. Alba Perfceta. Tlii.'^ IS thr largest and best doiiMi- wiiit.' r.;ilsani ItKCOM V V«iiioii..l-80Z„ SOC. ItF:LLl-i ..r Ouuble Walfiy— Mammolli im\.'.l MO oz MaiiiiiioMi while 1-16 0/.- Maiiiiiintli I'lllk 1-lfloz. LoiiwrV'llnw, ilavk pink....l-Soz. Snowball .i.julile white. . . .l-(* oz- Tr. Pkt. 1-4 oz. Oz. Sr..l.HI $0 10 $0 20 So 50 10 10 Trade Pkt.. lOe. 1-4 oz.. 20c.; oi. 60t'. ; lb., ^.50. "lb..S5.00 White Tr. pkt. 1-4 oz. Oz. $0 10 $0 20 50 50 CENTAUREA Candldlsslma ( Dusty aiiller), 1000 seeda 25 Centnarea Oyninocarpa.. . .lb, S3 00 LEMOX VEKKKNA Moz. 40 LOBELIA. Ciyefal Palace Coni- pacta, 1-8 oz. 2r, Npeelofta, dark Ilowers and foli- age for baiiglne baskets — 1^ oz. 15 Etnperur Wllllain, Dwarf, 1-4 oz. 2.^C . Tr. pkt. «0 10 10 Oz. 1 70 90 80 160 85 126 1 50 1 50 45c. 40c. 50C. S5e. S5c. 25 Trade pkt. 70 200 Oz. BeddliiK Queen 1-8 oz., 25t;. aiipuonette flreenhouse Jlaehet. '* New York market finest strain in pxistenee, lOOO weds 50c. M oz $1 00 PETL'NIA "VauKhun'R Btwt" .Mixture of l-arge- Flowering Pt-tuniaa.trade pkt. (loOO seeds) Mc. 3 pkt*. for SI. 25 Vaufflian'iit Doable Petunias, mixed, trade pkt (1000 seeds) Si oj l>oublepure white, £50 seeds, Mc. Extra Laree-Flowerlns, double fringed. This eztra i-lioioe strain produces about 80 per cent, of splendid double fringed flowers. Trade pkt. (5oO seeds) eoc; 1000 seeds. Si 00. Trade pkt. Oz. SiALVIA. Clara Bedman (Bonfire) $0 25 $2 25 "hrooi'ing Spike8."l-4 oz. 50c 2.'> 2 1)0 Splendens 15 1 00 SMILAX, iiewi-rop,l-4 1b.C0c.. lb. »2 00 10 25 Ktaek Vauehun'H New (slant Branching fVhIte grows 5 feet high, 10 to 15 spikes 80 per cent, double trade pkt. 50c. Stock Beauty of Nice, pink, 250 seeds 25?,; 1-8 oz. 81-00 VERBENA * Vaueban's Best" Mixture : 1.4 oz. Candidissima, white 1-4 oz. .20c Defiance brightest scarlet 1-4 oz. .25c Jlammoth, mixed 1-4 oz. .25c Mammoth, white 1-4 oz. .25c Mayfiower, striped cured ground 1-4 oz. Mammoth purple 1-4 oz. ■ Trade pkt. .50c .25 .35c Oz S2 00 80 1 00 1 00 1 00 PLANTS SUPPLIES \(aiL(iteni)Ge6tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK "Craig's No Gold Brick" THE CARNATION CONVENTION WILL NOW SOON BE ON AND YOU CAN COME AND SEE Robert Craig QRowiNQ AT Jhc Cottagc Qafclens Kecord of Returns for Carnation Blooms sold from our greenhouse from Sept. 1, 1005 to Jan. 1, 1906. Robert Craig produced 26 6-10 cts. per square foot of bench surface. Lieut. Peary " 23 3-10 " " " " " " Enchantress " 30 1-2 " " " " " " Mrs. Patten " 15 G-10 " " " " " " Lady Bountiful " 9 2-10 " " " " " " We shall keep open house as usual and "The Latch String will be a'hangin' out." Come and see CRAIQ and some other good things which we have up our sleeve. , , ^ The only place where the GENUINE Carnation Juice can be found. C. W. WARD, Queens, L. I. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 77 58 The Florists* Exchange ANOTHER WAVE OF PROSPERITY td. pkt. •' 25c. " 25e. " 15e. " 25c. " 25c. ■' 25c. " $1.00 Stocks, Princess Alice, for cutting Boston Marlset, tor pots Pyrethrum aurea, Golden Feather Phlox, Fire Ball, dwarf i Snowball BellU Perennis, mixed Pansy, Special Blended Asparagus Plum, Nanus, 100 seeds 75c., 1000, $6.50 " Sprengerl...lOO seeds 20c. 1000, 75c. Begonia Vernon, td. pkt., 25c. Lobelia, Crystal Palace, compacta, dwt., " 25c. Petunia, large flowering " 25c. Salvia, Scarlet Sage " 25c. _^_ Verbena, Mammoth " 25c. Lily of Valley Pips, 3 year Hamburg.... *1.25 100, ?10.00 1000 i?^?/llVl^"^p «=^t^; ' =^^^^^ '-" ^- *i-^^ ^*« '^: WM. ELLIOTT & SONS. 201 Fulton Street. NEW YORK MenUon The Florletg' Exchange when writing. ^^^^^^^^^^ QUALITY I^AI SEND JOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON ;I42 Went 14th St., New York. Mention The Florists' Eiohange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of ■Wholesale Prices mailed, only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TUBEROl'S ItOOTED BEOOINIAS GOLD MEUAL STRAIN. SINGLE.— Yellow, Scarlet. Orange, Pint and White. 93.00 per 100 ; mixed, »2.7S per '00. DOUBLE.— Same colors as single, $4.00 per 100; mixed, »3.75 per 100. Cash or satlslactory reference must accom- pany order. Order at once trom N. LePagi, tlt^.^A^^, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Agent for Hubert & Co., Ltd., Kogland. klentloD the Florists' BxchaoKe when writing. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Oar own strain, grown especi- ally for ue; 85 to 90 per cent, double flowers. Pure white, Hoz., 76c.; 1 oz., $5.00. Other colors, H oz., 80c. ; 1 oz.. $4.00. W. W. RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 & 13 PANEDIL BALL SQ,, BOSTON, MASS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SHAMROCK ...IRISH... Strong and fine plants. Better order early. 14.00 per 100: or coc. per doz.. by mail- XXX SEEDS Verbeiia. Improved mammoth, the very finest grown, mixed. IDOO seeds. 25c. ClnerHria. Finest large dowering dwarf, 1000 seeds, 5UC. Cyclamen Glgrant^um. Finest Giants, mixed, 20U seeds, $l.(iu, h^ pkt.. &0c. Phlox Fuinlla Compacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. AlysHum Com pactum. The most dwarf and compact variety grown; perfect little balls when grown in pots. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-fiowering fringed varletleH, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. $1. no ; half pkt. 50c. Pansy, Finest Oianls. The best large-flower- ing varieties, rritically selfcted ; mixed, fiOcO seeds $1.00 : half pkt. 50c. Petunia. New Star ; from the finest marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 25c, Salvia " Honflre." Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds, 40c. CASH. Extra count of eeeds in all packetB. JOHN F. RDPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses MecUon The Florlats' Exobanfo when writing. All Seed Risks are covered by our three warrants. By this we mean that GREGORY'S SEED Shall always be fresh, pure and reliable, uur fret- latalo^'iie also contains a lot of valuable iarm and garden facts. il.i. U. UUEUUltY&SON^n&rblehead, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. WHEN IN NEED OF SDiDiner-Fiowenn!! Bums >Vrlte to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALSI Oladiolus America. Gladiolus Augusta Gladiolus, white and light, mised. Ismene Grandiflora Lllium Philippinense. GLADIOLI and LILIKS in great variety. Trade list tree. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, cash with order. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. ASTER SEED Bentliey's White, will produce more large, perfect flowers, with long stiff stPins, than any other Aster. Oz .$1.00; Pkt.. 20c. Semple's shell pink, white, purple and crimson. Oz. , 50c. ; Pkt. , 10c. Oash with order. No checks . A. W. SAMPSON, PENN YAN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 1000 »16.00 {100.00 4.00 30.00 it.mlxed. 1.60 12.00 6.00 60.00 18.00 160.00 HORSE SHOE BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD &C0. 12W. Broadway. NEW YORK EXTRA CHOICK FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. eERMANY. Florists* Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All. English and Pure Culture Mushroom Bpawn. WEEBER & DON, r/,,"?-?.-" Ill Ohambera Street, NEW lUBK New Crop Cocos Wcddeliana Seeds Per 100, $1.00; per 500, $3,50; per 1000, $6.00. Wholesale catalogue mailed free. 8TUI^PP e» WALTER CO , 50 Barclaij Mreet, N. Y. GLADIOLI Largest stock in the world. Quality the best obtainable. Groft s Hybrids and other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, filadioius Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. MISIIIIOMS CORNELL EXPERIMENT STATION got two pounds ot mushrooms per sq. foot of bed with "TlSSfld-llDlllire FDIG SpawD" You can do equally as well If you use the right kind of spawn Our illustrated booklet, "MUSHROOMS and MUSHROOM SPAWNS and GUIDE to MUSHROOM CULTURE," Is sent tree. Every grower should have a copy. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO., Meramec Highlands and Pacific, Mo. 12 mushhoow*. .wt. a lbs aROwN FROM Tissue CULTURE PURE SPAWN." Address us at Pacific, Mo. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTER, Semple's, in colors, '4OZ , 2rc; oz.,60c. ASTER, Quean cf the Market, .v oz., lEc; 02., 4 c. VERBENA, Mammoth White, Pink, Blue, Scar- let, Htriped, Auricula flowered or mixed, ^4 oz. 2Bc; oz. 76c. PETUNIA, Single, large flowered, filnged and Btained, Oallfornla Giants, each Tr. pkt., 50c. Double large flowered fMnged and stained. Tr. pkt. $1.00. SALVIA, Bonflre, Tr. pkt., 25c. >4 oz. 70c; oz $2 fiu. rfplendens, V oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUH, Separate colors or mixed. iuO soods. due; luUO seeds, $5.00. STOCKS, Dwarf Snowflake, Tr. pkt . 25c; K oz , $2.6u. Large flowered ten weeks, Tr. pkt., 26c; '4 oz., 70o. BEGONIA, Erfordli, Dwarf, Vernon, Vulcan, Zulu King. each. Tr. pkt ,25c. MIGNONETTE. King of the Dwarfs, Tr. pkt., liic; ^4 oz., 50c; oz., $1.75. Blsmark, Tr. pkt. 15'^: '4 oz. 26c: oz. 75c. MOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz., 35c ; 4 oz , ^'.•ir>. Black Heeded, oz. 25o ; 1 <:z.,90c. LOBELIA. Crystal Palace Compacta, Tr. pkt.. Iftc; "^4 oz. 36c: OZ. $1.25. BONORA, The New Plant Food, lb. 50c; by mall 65c, 6 lb. per espress, $2.50. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Robustus Genuine and Greenhouse Grown $5.00 per 1000 Seeds Cox Seed Co. 411,413,415 Sansome Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA VERNON SEED Zr "Z and most carefully gathered. Scarlet, rose red pale pink, 1-8 oz,, 50c. trade ptk 16c. Begonia Bijou. 1-16 oz., BOc. Begonia Erfordia, lOCO seeds, 26c. Cash with order. JOHN RECK A: SON, Bridgeport. Conn. ESTABLISHED 1802 T S SEEDS ASPARAGUS PLIIMOSDS NANtS :S.").ix» per l""f Seeds. '•^ Reduced pni-e on laifie Qiianlities. Oar Wholesale price-list for Floiists and Market Gardeners Is now ready for mai hig and will be sent free on arpli- calion. It contains a foil assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY P1P8 CYCAS KEVOLUTA STEMS J.1VI.TH0RBURN&C0. (Lit. o( IS John Street) S6 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when wrltlug. MUSHROOM SPA^N Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 1(10 lbs. $8.00; lOCO IbB. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $G.OO; 1000 lbs. $."0.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writine. True Plumosus Nanus Mention The norlflts* Bxchanse when writing. Asparagus Seed Harvested in my own greenhouse and unmixed with California or Southern grown seed. IlilMEDIATE DELIYERV. 1000 lots $5.00 pel- 1000 Special Prices 5000 lots 4.50 per 1000 ciN lOlOO lots 4.00 per 1000 Larger Quantities Asparagus plants: 2;j in., $4.oo per 100; $35. 00 per 10(i(). EMERSON C. McFADDEN Telephone 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. MeattoD The Plorlsta* Exchange when wrltlog. January 20, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 59 NEW CROP JOHNSON & STOKES' FLOWER SEEDS Tested Seeds of the Highest Quality. FOR EARLY SOWING Ti-a.U- pkt AKeratuiii Blue Perfection, daik blue $0.16 Alybsum Little Gem or White Carpet. . .10 ABpiiraRUH pliimoBns Nanus. { Greeu- b »use grown), per lOOsfeds.BCc; per 1000 seeds $5.00; 5000 seeds, %£2M AsparaKus SpreD(;ei-i, per lOU seeds, 16c.;perlO0O seeds, 7£f,; 6000 seeds $3.00. Candytuft, Empress, pure white 10 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth Flowered, white.. 10 Clematifl Panlcnlata, per Mlb.. .75 ('arDiitlon MftT^iuerite, choice mixed — Oentaurea G) mnocarpa, 1000 seeds 16c. Centaurea CamUdissima, " ".25. CobaeaScandenH. purple, lilh., 76c Cyclamen, EQ^lish Prize, mixed {from show varieties unsurpasaedt. per luO seeds. 75c. ; per 1000 seeds. afi.Ou. Ipomn'a Noctlflora i Moon flower) Lobelia Crystal Palace Compacta ... Pansy, J. A: 8. Kiogly Collection mixed, unsurpaBsed. 1000 seeds, 30c.; 2.000 seeds, 60c.; 60O0 seeds, $1.00; per 02.. $5.00. Petunia Giants, of California Oz. $0.50 .30 16 .10 .20 .20 .25 .(JO .36 1.60 .30 .50 1.26 EO Trade pkt. Petunia. J. & 3. Choice L>ouble Fiinued per 500 seeds. 75c.;IO0O seeds $1.50. Petunia, J- Jfe 9. Giant Sinele Fringed.. .50 Petunia. Dwaif Inimitable ( nana com- pactal), fine for pots ,. 25 Phlox Drunimondll Grandlflora, mixed ,10 Phlox, Drummondii Grandiflura Dwaif mixed 20 Phlox, Drummondii Nana Compacta. mixed Pyrethrnm Anreum Salvia Spl-nHcnfj Bunflre.. . , ^''b, $8.50 Smitax iNew Crop), per pound $2.00 atoek, Dwarf, Set arate Colors Stock. Dwarf. Large Flowering, Ten- Weeks, mixed Stock. Prince.sa Alice (Cut-andCome Again) Sweet PesH, Seveniy Up-to-Date Vari- etleH. 14'lb. lOc: per lb. 25c. Thunl'ergia, finest mixed 10 ICOO Seeds. Mammoth VerberaSeed mixed $0.20 Mammoth Verliena Seed, white, pink scarlet and purple 25 Oz. 1.25 .40 .75 JO 1.50 10 .20 ■« 2.00 10 .20 .26 2.00 26 1.75 ,30 2.60 -40 Oz. $1.00 purple. Headqnartera for Lily of the Valley Pips and Rlnstaroam Spawn. Write tor prices. Oar complete Flower Seed Lis : for Florists mailed on request. JOHNSON & STOKES '17 219 Market St.. Philadelphia Mention the Florlats' Eschftpge when writing. SP1R/EA5 12 100 Japonlt;a. extra lar^e clumps $0.75 $4.50 Compacta inulliflora, '76 4.50 Astilboiden lloribunda 86 6 5') Nuperbe, " Magnificent " 1.00 fl.50 Fresh Fern Spores, florists* best sorts, separate or mixed, pkt.. 15c.- Larjre Trade pkt., 50c. H. H. Berber & ColTT'Barc'ay St., N. Y. M»--iitinii Tlie Florists' Exehange whpn writing. MAMMOTH VERBENAS! Pink, Purple, Scarlet, Striped White, each, per oz., $J.25; per pkt., 25c. The above colors, fine mixed, J 02. $J; J pkt., 25c. 0. V. ZANGEN. Seedsman. HOBOKEN, N. J. 1905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED 100 1000 Plumosus Nanus 60c. S+..in Sprengeri 1 5e. 1.00 All Greenhouse Grown. Headquarters for all tlie best flower seeds and too page catalogue free. MOQRE & SIMON, Seed Growers. 339 Market St., - Philadelphia. Mention The Florlata' Eichange when writing. 50,000 Fresh Greenhouse grown, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED Price per i.ooo, $5.00. Inquire of Henry Young, Ada, Ohio. Mention The Florists' Exchange when ■ writing. HOW TO 6B0W HSTEBS Within a few days, we will have ready a book- let on the Culture of Asters, from the sowing of the seed in the Spring to the blooming period in the Fall. A book every grower of this popular flower will appreciate. To those who have already purchased Aster seed from us this season, it will be mailed free on application. Send tor our Complete Aster Catalogue, which gives description and prices of the leading varie- ties. A copy of "How to Grow Asters Suc- cessfully" will be given free with your order for seed James M'sjons, Rochester^NJf, If"! yf-TXI OTrtPITO EspeciallyforFLORISTS' Iflllfltl II O I UlllVO use. Best French-grown Grafting size, 3-5 mm %To ^p^r \rO^ loTo rer S ^^;;i';.^'p?ice;'"rty pa.a. ror prompt ..e.iveV. brder now^au. avol. a.eappo.nt^ent. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS ^o'n'n "''" 1"-= Iso'oo per loOO CRinSON RAriBLER • ^-^^ P'l';" lI^O 2o per 100 HVRPin PFRPFTIJALS in eood assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per luu , Senu"or ouJ'lho.e^a^e PrVee Ua't '? E^o^es, Oletnatls, Flowering Shru.,. Conl.ere. etc^ JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Uentloa The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. Now ready for delivery. AsparaKox I'Iuiiidsus Nanus. greeriliousp grown seed.Htiietly fresh. lier 1(11] seods. coo ; 46 00 per looo Heeds. f.OdO 8ef.(i..(, $2'2.50. AaparaKUH Spreneerii, per loj seeds 16c. : 76c. per 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Oz. AlysBum. Little Gem .10- -86. As'er, (^)ueen of Market, dark blue, llgiit blue, pink, scarlet, white and mixed. eacli.20. Calendula, (ir.uidillora .10. t-'andytllft. I'^rniircss .10 ImpatleiiN. SultMni .30. L,ol>ella, (Crystal I'alace f!ompaota.30. I 60. LtObella, Crystal Palace Hpecio8a.20. .00. Maurandla, Barclayana .20. 1.28. Maurandla, Mi.xed Moon l-'lower Petunia, rirandiflora Fringed Petunia, Dwarf Inimitable Pblox Drummondii, Dwarf Mixed .40. 1.76 8alvlaBonnre(f'laraBedmanV40 2 60. Salvia Sjilendens 25. 1 26 Omilax soe. rcr 'i lb. .111 26. Xtiunbericia, Mixed .16. 50. Verbena, Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue. pink, scarlet. striped white, and mixed, ea 30. 1.50. Send tor Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. Henry F. Michell Co. Flower Sefd Spfrialists. 1018 Market Street. Philadelphia^ No. 2, Many Varieties at 4c. 160 varieties of Bosom, strong, Si^ ln<;h pot plants, OS low as (20.00 per 1000; write for list. 41X1,000 HhrubB for transplant log, send for list. Baby Itambler, 2;; Inoh iwts plauts, $6.00 per 100. Crimson Uambler, 2 Inch pots, »3.00 per 100. Hybrid Porpetuals, No. 1, Held grown, »10 00 per 100. Send for wholesale list. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Eiizabeth.N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. .60. .15. .25. .20. 1.25. .16. .50. .50. Mention The Florists' Ezchangs when writing. Seed^TVadejtepoi^ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T.. president; U L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; Q. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C, Bl. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. The Indications are that the record of shipments of Chinese lily-bulbs tor the United States will be exceeded this year. Fifty tons went out of Amoy in one vessel bound for the United States and the next steamer for the Pacific coast took a similar shipment. SANTA ROSA, CAL.— Luther Bur- bank is confined to his house by serious illness, although a slight im- provement is noted his 'physicians will not allow him to do any work. He has been overworked, and cold weather found him an easy victim to an attack of the grip. CHICAGO.— It having been reported that the First National Co-operative Society, (Cash Buyer's Union) was soon to open a seed department, au- thority is now given for the statement that owing to the rush of other busi- ness in established lines the matter has been indefinitely postponed, possibly not to be taken up for another year. INDIANAPOLIS. — Many cases of bulbs are for sale here at a low price by the local custom officers. Appar- ently the Hollanders use poor judg- ment in their extension of credit, as each year bulbs are sold to parties who resell their wares far beneath the price asked by reliable merchants. The foreigner (and it is known to be the foreigner) invariably suffers, and many tales of woe are passed around when the representatives reach this city. B. BURPEE ON THE METRIC SYS- TEM.—In a recent interview with a representative of the New York Her- ald, W. Atlee Burpee gave his views on the metric system as follows: • "In our business we deal directly with the farmer and study his needs and wishes. I wish every farmer in the United States could have it brought iiome to him that the adoption of the metric system would save him not only endless 'contusion and vexation, but would also prevent his purchasing what he thinks is one thing, but which very . often turns out to be something en- tirely different. The widely different State laws as to what constitutes a legal bushel of seed make it possible for the unscrupulous dealer to take ad- vantage of the purchasers "In Pennsylvania the legal weight of a bushel of grass seed Is fourteen pounds. We pick out the chaff and dead germs from our grass seed, and as a result the actual weight of our bushel is from thirty-eight to forty pounds. All this has to be carefully explained in our catalogue to account tor the difference in price a bushel be- tween our seed and that sold by deal- ers who do not take out the chaff. "As another example take onion sets. We sell what we call a 'heaping bushel' of from thirty-eight to forty pounds, whereas the farmer ordering his onion sets from the West or South will re- ceive as low as twenty-three pounds to the bushel for his money. There Is such an utter confusion owing to the different legal standards in different States for the same thing that the farmer in buying his seed from vari- ous places has hard work to form any idea of what he is going to get. We have tried to remedy the matter In our own catalogue by quoting prices in pounds. If the metric system were in- troduced, however, the farmer could be sure of getting the same quantity wherever he ordered, for the standard would be the same throughout the United States. "We sell twenty-three kinds of grass and grain seed and the weight varies from seven to thirty-two pounds per bushel. Tou can see how confusing the matter Is. We are earnest advocates of the metric system and are immensely pleased to see the matter taken up by the Herald. ■ine fact that a half kilo so nearly approximates a pound will make it an easy matter for the farmer to get comparative weights of .the old and new systems. "We have found the farmer of to-day read.v to adopt any ne^v method that will help him in his work and we feel, sure that once he sees the advantage of the metric system he will throw his influence toward the adoption of 'one wpisrht. one system' throughout the I'nited States." European Notes. The excessively high prices demand- ed by the German growers for seed of Victoria aster has checked the demand to such an extent that the aforesaid growers are fearful of having the seed left on their hands; and, although the season has hardly begun, at least one well known grower is sending out a reduced list of prices affirming that the crop has been found to be better than was supposed. The aforesaid offer has caused considerable annoy- ance to those who have made their purchases early in the season and priced their catalogues accordingly. It is worthy of note, that not a word is said about making a refund to those who purchased at the higher figures. It has been well known for some time that at least one or two of the less important houses held heavy stocks of yearling seed, but it was not supposed that this would seriously affect the high class trade. Experience, has proved the contrary; hence the collapse in prices. As regards the question of quality. It must be remembered that a very large part of the flower seed trade In Eng- land and Germany is done on the penny packet system: and that quite a number of semi-wholesale firms supply seeds in packets to small dealers on the commission or sale or return system. The result is, that the popu- lar trade of the more conservative of the retail seed firms is getting "smaller by degrees and beautifully less." . . When reporting that the most im- portant house in Paris was catering F7lPF~TroRSERTES Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS ^ f"U assortment Mention The FlorUts' Bichants when wrtttaf. SPRINGFIELD NEWJERSElf Trade Catalofirae Free 60 The Florists' Exchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. „ • ■-* _ „„^^.._^ In fine assortment. Specimen Evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONES. Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N UenttoD Tbe FIorlBtt' Exchange when writlpg. Call and J. SHADE TREES EVERGREENS, SHRCBS and ROSES ! In fact everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lints. BAY SXATB NURSKRIKS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS Uentlon The Florlats' Eichange when wHtlnie. to the retail seed trade in England, the writer suggested that England must be a veritable gold mine to attract so many prospectors from different European countries; but it must be a gold and diamond mine rolled Into one when we find the famous house of Bur- pee entering the lists; as is evidenced by a full column advertisement in the Gardeners' Chronicle of even date. Other advertisers there are, but they chiefly relate to a few specialties such as tuberoses, gladioli, etc. The ques- tion is, where does the British seeds- man, who pays the rates and taxes come in? The new year was ushered in with one of the most severe frosts of the present Winter accompanied with a keen biting wind, and as our plants are in a soft and sappy condition seve- ral of our weakest plantings have perished. Turnips and cabbages have suffered the most. The former crop may not cause very much inconven- ience, but the outlook for the latter is so very unpromising in general that any serious damage causes grave anx- iety. The trade in this article is very brisk Just now, and the stocks of some of the early varieties, such as St. John's Day, are already exhausted. The big surplus of beet that at one time threatened us has already van- ished into thin air, and stocks of Ed- mond's Eclipse, Crosby's and the flat Egyptian are cleared out. The trade in spinach continues very brisk both for home consumption and export. Growers of this hungry plant hope to get better prices this year. We shall see. It certainly Is not a profitable crop to the grower at the prices now ruling. It is never safe to count your chickens before they are hatched, hence the prophecy which was uttered in October last regarding the probable lack of difBculty in drying nasturtiums this year, ought to have been held over until after the event. They have never been more troublesome; but while last year large quantities had to be thrown to the manure heap, this year we hope eventually to be able to use them all. Sweet peas have brought many grey hairs into existence this year, every belated delivery being more discour- aging than ever. Buyers will need to exercise a spirit of charity when scan- ning the invoiced quantities. The splendid £50 Ecktord memorial chal- lenge cup, offered through the Nation- al Sweet Pea Society by the Eckford family, will surely make this a record year. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. Q. HARRISON & SONS, BERLIN, Md. — Illustrated Catalogue of Fruit and Other Trees, Small Fruits, etc. This firm has different farms with a variety of soils suited for growing Peach, Ap- ple, Pear and Cherry trees. Strawberry plants, Asparagus, etc. The informa- tion contained in the catalogue is the result of the concern's own experiments with the stock listed. WEBBER & DON, NEW YORK. — Cat- alogue of Garden and Fl0"wer Seeds, Bulbs. Plants, Tools and Horticultural Requisites. Also wholesale Price List. Among the novelties presented this year is the Don Tomato, remarkable for its bearing qualities. The fruit is of n A n\/ DA llll D I EDO'"'® °*^^'' * ^^"^ thousand |j /% D f n A% I W I D L EL Im W °iily ^t following prices : FIELD-GROWN, BUDDED STOCK J35.00 per lOO STRONG PLANTS, from %}i inch pots 7.00 " STRONG PLANTS, from 3 inch pots lO.OO " W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. V. Mention The Florlstt' Exchange when writing. ssiE Clematis Panicularo seed SELBCTfiD SBED OF HIGB GERMINATION. OUR OWN GROWING. Per ounce. 25 f ; pet pound, $3.00 ; per 5 pounds, 913.00. "'^^treet""*' JOHNSON & STOKES 1-hlIa-elpl.fa. Mention The F lorlstB' Exchange when writing. medium size, somewhat larger than that of the favorite Stirling Castle. The best of the new things in Plants and Flow^ers are also presented, and the general offerings are very extensive, illustrated. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, BOSTON, MASS. — Annual Descriptive Catalogue of High Grade Seeds, Bulbs, Plants. Supplies, etc. The list of novelties in held and vegetable seeds is a select one; all the newest and besv in flowers are also included. The tables showing hardiness, height, color, etc.. of the lat- ter should be found very serviceable. The firm's "Golden Roll of Honor" is increasing. Some portraits are present- ed of men who have been steady cus- tomers of this long-established con- cern, for periods ranging from 40 to 70 years. *^ENRY F. MICHELL COMPANy, PHir^ADELPHIA, PA. — Catalogue of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Supplies, etc. A select list of novelties, includes some choice things in vegetables, and in flow^ers, among others, white Aster Her- cules, single aster. Elegance, Cineraria radiata hybrida, Schizanthus Grahaml- niveus, etc.; also the best of the new things in Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Gladioli. and Roses. Particularly dainty is the front cover design, with its embossed illustrations, in color, of Sweet Pea. Gladys Unwin. and three pods of Michell's "Special" Extra Early Peas. Handsome colored plates of Canna. President McKinley and the new Pink Century Dahlia are likew^ise included in the catalogue. We also ac- knowledge receipt of a copy of this firm's Illustrated Wholesale Seed Cata- logue for Florists and Market Gar- deners. HENRY A. DREER. PHILADEL- PHIA, PA. — Garden Book for 1906. The charvge of nabie from Garden Calendar to the present one is happy and apt, for the comprehensive catalogue of this well known firm has now reached bookly proportions, embracing, as it does, some :^25 pages. The usual high and inter- esting standard of the catalogues of this house Is maintained in the present one. We cite the following particu- lars, which will give some idea of the scope and extent of the firm's business, to facilitate which extensive additions have been made in the past few months to the packing and storage rooms, as well as to the greenhouses. These buildings, together with the propagat- ing and storage frames now cover an area of twelve acres of ground. "For the production of Hardy Plants. Bulbs, Cannas. Dahlias. Roses, Shrubs and similar outdoor stock, a large new tract of land has been added, and this de- partment now aggregates an area of nearly two hundred acres, where, in their respective seasons, such blocks of stock as 150,000 Hardy Phloxes, 50,000 Iris, 75,000 Peonies, 75,000 Tritomas. l.'SO.OOO Dahlias, three acres of Can- nas, six acres of Water Lilies and other specialties in proportionate quantities, may be seen under cultivation." Beautiful embossed cover designs, ■formed by representations in color, of Dreer's Improved Large Flowering Sal- piglossis, and Ever-blooming Hardy Larkspur (Delphinium Belladonna) ; colored plates, of vegetables. Dwarf Zinnias, Hardy Phloxes, Gloxinia-flow- ered Foxgloves, other Innumerable il- lustrations, and very extensive lists of offerings of novelties, specialties and standard stocks of every description, go to create a most valuable and attrac- tive catalogue. NEW eR©P FLOWER SEED " " blue . . ' .10 .25 .10 100 .75 .40 .16 .10 1.00 .40 1,000 5.00 2.00 .40 A1,¥8SDltI, .26 Dwarf Bouquet ANTIRRHINUM, Lare*! Flowering. scarlet, striped, yellow ASPARAGUS, white, mixid 3.C0 1.50 5.000 22.60 Spreneeril 7.60 ASTEK t Qneenofthe Market, White, CrimBun, rose, Uglitblue, dark blue, fleHh color, lilac red, mixed Queen of the Market, select- «d strain in above oolora A8TBR Giant Comet, pure white light blue, Snowliake 26 2.60 Boston Market 26 1.60 Cut and Come Again 25 1.25 2.60 2 50 1.60 .10 .10 .30 4.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 Bulbs, and Supplies are Complete. Send for ^riiolesale Catalogue, Mailed Free SWEET PEAS, Apple Islossom, Blanche Purpee, Blanche Ferry, Captain of the Blues, Countess of Radnor, Kiiiily Henderson, Katheriue Tracy, Lady Grlsel Uaniiiton, Mars, Mont Blanc, ™»rs. Gladstone, Navy Blue, Oth- ello, Sadie Burpee, the Bride. Per oz. ,5c. per ^4 lb.. 10c. perlb., 30c. If wanted by mail add 10 c. per lb. for postage, Dorothy Eckfurd, the finest oz. Mlb lb. white 10 .20 .6 Dark Lavender, the finest lav- ender 10 .20 .60 King Edward, the finest red .10 .20 .60 TUUNBEKGII, tr pkt Mat oz Finest mixed 10. .16 .60 TOBEHIA, Yellow 26 Blue 26 Alba 26 VERBENA, Mammoth, mixed, red. pink, white, striped 16 .30 1.00 Yegetable Seed CABBAGE ox Mlb lb Early Jersey WakeBeld 16 .60 1.60 Succession 15 .50 1.60 Danish Bull Head 20 .50 2.0o Drumhead aavoy 15 .60 1.60 CAULIFLOWER pkt '4OZ oz t«. & W.Co.'sBestof All 26 1.25 4.00 Selected Snowball 16 1.00 3 00 White Wonder 16 100 3 00 EGG PLANT oz !ilb lb N. Y. Imp. spineless 30 1.00 3.25 LETTUCE Boston Market 10 .30 1.00 BlgBoston 10 .30 1.00 Dumont 20 .50 1.76 Goliten Queen 15 .60 1,50 Pepper. oz. jjib. iib Sweet Mountain 20 .60 1.90 Large Bell or Bnll Rose 20 .60 2.00 TOMATO, Acme, Trophy, Perfection, Stone, Paragon, Favorite, Dwarf f'hampiou, Beanty .16 .60 1.60 Ponderosa, New Globe, Crimson Cushion. Earliest of all 25 .!)0 3.00 Bulbs for Spr ing Planting BEGONIAS. Single, white, yellow. Nankeen, pink, red, dark red salmon, orange, mixed. Perdoz. 35 c. Per 100:$!.25 Double, white, yellow, orange, rose, dark red, dark rose, red, salmon, mixed Per doz. 66 c. 1 Per 100. $5.00. CALADICM. Size, 6x7 7x9.... Doz. ... .38 ... .48 100 2 00 3.00 9.00 L.IO 1.5) 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.™ 2.50 2(0 2.5') 3.60 6 CO 2.60 100 3 00 2.50 1.26 1.35 1.36 1 25 1.75 1.35 2.76 1.00 1.35 1.16 .75 1.60 1000 ilxll CANNAS ... .85 .. .25 14,00 .. .25 14.00 MIe.Berat .. .40 .. .40 20.00 20.00 Shenaut^oah .. .40 . .40 20.00 20.00 Grand Rouge Italia Ex. Crampbell Martha Washington . . . .40 .. .41) ... .40 ... .60 20.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 .. .40 20.00 GLADIOLUS Augusta 1st size 2nd size _ 1 000 27.00 23.00 10.00 Ceres 12.00 12.00 10.00 Vashti 16 00 12.00 26 00 8.00 Grofl'amixed White and light mixed . TUBEROSES First size. 4x6 Mammoth Size 6 and over , . 12.00 10 00 7.00 12.00 Hardy Holland Roses For Spring Delivery. Selected let Quality Stock, Tied in Bundles of 10 Roses Each, Anna de Diesbach Caroline Testout Fisher Holmes Gloire de IHjoii ('apt. <'hristy I>uchesse de Albany kind w« mftke — h»Te been alnce '73. JAS. M. BnlANT, EngravrnV>'nd''prlntlng 706 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Floristg' EichangB when writing. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY Editor of The Florists' Ezchamoe Telia the Story of Scotland's Famous Mountain Flower In Prose and Poetry. Full cloth, 280 pages, freely Illustrated, including frontispiece In color. PRICE $1.50, Postpaid Send for free Sample Pages and Extracts from A. T. DC U Marc Pig. & Pnb. Co. lid. 4-8 Duane Street, NEW YORK CARNATIONS Varlegnted T>awHon Itnoted Cuttings dom ready alBo Mrs. M- A. Patten, pink patton, Enclmntross, Harry Fenn, pair Maid. Bos on Market, I^ady lit.iintlFul T. W. Lawson. Send tor price J. let. H. A. STEVENS COnPANY, East Street, Dedbam, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NORWAY MAPLE. LARGE SPECIMEN TREES. Horse CheHtiuit, large specimen trees ; Oat- alpti Specfosa.lark'H spoclinen trees ; Catalpa r.urij^rl; Oriental I'latir, Iarj;e specimen trees; .lapan Maple; lUin- Spruce, Koster variety; ronoolor Fir; Heinloek, large specimen sheared trees; Ilhododendron Hybrids; Rho- dodendron Maximum, choice collected plants in car lots; Kalmla LatlfoUa, choice col- lected plants, car lots; Dwarl Box for Kdglng. Write for prices. General Cata logue mailed upon request. p. A. KEENE. Sales office. - I Madison Ave,, New York. Mention The Florists* Ezohan^e when writing. The Seo Cliif Nyrseries FLORISTS. HORTICULTURISTS and UNDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Dwarf ami Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty FD. BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Mpnllnn Th«> Finrlwf ' Hichsnge when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF" AMERICA Per lOOO 150,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. 8 CIS $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot nets.,.. 100.00 250.000 Buxus suITruticosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts 38.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shlptnents can be made any time .-itter Marili lu. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK, N. H. Mention The Florists' Exchange whea writtag. THE MOON COMPANY Tor I TREES, SltRtBS, VINES Vour ) and SMALL TRtlTS luBiTiptlve Illufltrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. Morrlsvllle, la. Mention The Floriato* Eaohtnge when writing. New Rose of Extraordinary Beauty "Fran Karl Drnschki" Hard y Perpetual Flowering White Rose. Everybody should have It. We offer strong fleld-grown plants. For description of this and other novelties send for booklet mailed free. EtLWANGER & BARRY Nurserymen Horticulturists Drawer J» Rochester, N. Y. , Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA IVURSERIES WM. WAU.NKU HAltl'EU. PUOrBIETOB Chestnut Hill. Fliiladelplila. Pa. llentloD til. Florists* Eichance wben wrltlDif. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OarDeacrlptlveCataiogne of American Meeds and Plants le ready for mailing. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and PlanU Specialists, ATLANTA. OA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. RAMBLER5 Home-Grown Plants PniLADELPrilA RAMBLER 6 to 6 ft $3.00 pur d07,. ; $20.00 per 100 3to4ft 1.76 " 12.00 1 to 6 tt $'2.25 per doz. ; f 16.00 per 100 2 to3 tt 1.60 " 10.00 '• CRIMSON RAMBLER t to6 tt $2.26 per d z. ; $16.00 per lOO 3 to 4 tt $1.76 per doz, ; $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 It $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/EAS— Van Houttel, A. Waterer, Blue and Prunllolla. DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and Gracilis. SNOWBALLS— PUcatum and Opulus. WEIGE- LI AS— Rosea, Florlbunda, Candida, Variegated. ALTHEAS —Double White, Violet and Bed. California Privet, Berberls Thunbergii, Hydrangea arand. Write (or prices. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ifentloa Tbe VlorUto* ■z^«ac* whta wrldaff. SHRUBBERY HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. Scollay. 1 havo a house that Is 176x24 feet, m feet hip^h, in which I grow carna- tions. The benches are solid. There are two O-inch flows, on each side and down the alloy ways, or paths, of which there arc three, there arc two i!-inch pipes. There are three 2-inch pipes on e:ich 4-tnch flow. What I want to know is. have I enough pipe for this house to Ket the best results? The flows rise If. inches on the 176 feet and the ground slopes toward the boil- er 18 inches, making 33 inches rise. The returns are about the same. The 4-inch pipe is four Inches from out- .side to outside; inside 3% inches. Long Island. P. B. A. — I have assumed that your house is built in the regular way, and on this assumption I calculate that you haye two feet of g'lass on one side of the house at any rate. We will start on a basis of 55 degrees in zero weather, and if that is your desire, I would ad- vise the placing of five additional lines of 2-inch pipe in the house mentioned. This will give you a total amount of radiating surface of over 1.500 square feet, which will be necessary to main- tain the above temperature under the condition mentioned. You now have considerably less than 1.100 square feet. If you start from the boiler with two flows and two returns of stan- dard 4-inch greenhouse pipe, they will carry the amount of heating surface. I mean by this, that one 4-inch pipe will carry half the total amount of pip- ing on the job. If. however, you run from the boiler with two flows and two returns into the same size main run- ning across the house, the amount would be too sm.all to Jierform the work satisfactorily. As you do not state these particulars, I simply give a hint about them, so that you may govern yourself accordingly. The main ques- tion you ask, whether or not, you have enough pipe is easilv answered; you have not. U. G. SCOLLAY. T have a house 15 by 108 feet, north and south, even span, 5 feet sides, which are sheathed, papered and weath- er-boarded: 914 feet to ridge. There are two solid beds each 5 feet wide, with two font walk in center and narrow walk next to each wall. I would like to heat the house for chrysanthemums in the Fall, and to grow cabbage and HollaDd Hfliseiy Stocii Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.!iruND- MoptloD Tlie Florlati' Brichange when writing. KOSTER & CO. fJCl^Triel BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTrees.CleniatU, Conifers, Hydrangeas. Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention The Florlsti' Kicbange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views in our nurseries. Mention The Florists' Bichangc when wrldpg. TreeSa.dShrubs Immense Quantities. Low I'rifes. Price List on applieation. I'eonlen a Rpeclalt^. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention The Florists' Eiohapge when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BO&HOOP, nOLLAND >Hardy Nursery Block, such as H. P. Koses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis, Bnx- ns, Choice Evergreens, Peonies, etc. .\sk for Catalogue. Uentlon 1%. Floflsts' Sxcbange wben writing. geranium plants from the Iffst of Feb- ruary till Spring. I win run It cold tlirouKh the Winter as the heating plant la InKufflclent. Kindly give plan to heat with hot water, 2-lnch pipe. J. P. K. — The peculiar seasons we have had of late years compel me to calculate '.'."" ""^ latter part of February and March, on a basis of extreme Winter weather; thi.'i particularly applies to night temperatures, for statistics will show that during these two months we have had very severe weather; In lact, the worst of our Winter. I will therefore figure your house tor 50 de- grees Inside, maximum, with a zero temperature outside. You will require eight lines of 2-lnch pipe in this house. You can arrange these pipes on the sides of the house; that is, east and west sides, and hang them on hoolc plates, one above the other, four pipes to the side. Assuming that you can run a main in a trench nearest the boiler end, I would advise it to be not less than four feet. From this you can talte connection to feed the colls on each side of the house. You can ar- range these runs of tour pipes each into two separate coils of one flow and one return; the top pipe will be the now pipe of the first coil, and its re- turn can come from the pipe airectly beneath it. The second pipe from the bottom can be used for a flow pipe, and the bottom pipe for the return of this flow. Use a full opening 2-inch gate valve on each of these circulations, which win make four valves in all If you desire some radiation in the center of the house, you can arrange the Job in the following manner: three pipes on each side, one flow and two returns. You can run In the center pathway a coil consisting of one flow and one return. By this method you will only require three gate valves I have laid out both these plans with the understanding that vour main can go below the grade, or doorways of the house. This can be done if your boiler pit is of sufficient depth to al- low the boiler to be below the grade If you are compelled to have a shal- low boiler pit, and thus use an over- head main. I would advise vou to send me a sketch, so that I ran arrive at the lay-out more definitely. In case you need a boiler for this work. I would advise one having a capacity of about 900 square feet. Suggestions as to the manner of running the pipe, such as arrangement of expansion tank, lo- cation of air vents, etc., can be easily found out by referring to the various answers in previous issues of The Flor- ists' Exchange. You will be able, with the amount of surface I have speci- fied, to maintain a much greater aver- age temperature in weather other than zero: but in case the temperature should go to zero, you will have ample sur- face for 50 degrees inside U. G. SCOLLAY. Replying to questions asked by Mr. Scollay would say: My smoke pipe Is 12-inch size, the hot water heater re- quires and chimney is 12-inch terra cotta pipe, 22 feet high, cement joints. T use best Upper Lehigh stove coal. The piping is arranged as he advised, except that I used one inch larger mains and returns than advised. The fact that the water does not reach 200 indicates that the circulation is all right. Does it not? The heater is a sectional one. SUBSCRIBER. — In my previous answers to some of your questions, I stated that it would be advisable to have a chimney not less than 16 by 16. inside measurement, and a smoke pipe 15 inches in diameter. You now mention that the boiler is made for a 12-inch smoke-pipe, and that it is rated at 4,250 square feet, tiot water. I do not know the make of the boiler, but I would not. in my practice, install a boiler of that ca- pacity on a 12-inch smoke-pipe. My opinion is that your main trouble Is in the chimney and the smoke-pipe con- nection, for you have not enough flue capacity to properly consume fuel for a boiler of that size. You mention that the chimney is a 12-inch terra cotta pipe. If it is what is termed a 12-inch round terra cotta, it will only measure about 10 ^ inches, inside measurement, "which would give you an area of only. say. 871^ square inches. If it measures 12 inches inside diameter, full measurement, which I doubt, it would give an area of 113 square inches. I know of no square terra cotta flue 12 inches, and the nearest is outside 1.3 by 13 inches, and about 11 by 11 inches inside, which would give about 121 square inches. All these areas are entirely too small for the amount of grate on the boiler. The area of your smoke-pipe is only 113 square inches, and I would not think of using a boiler over 1,500 square feet on a flue of that size. Not having seen the job, but having onlv a description of it, I would sug- G.4L f — Florist 1 3 ems gest that you communicate with the makers of the boiler and explain your situation, and they will probably- be only too glad to send a representative to look over the work and a-dvlse vou. U. G. §CQI^A,Xn 62 The Florists' Exchange Highest Awards At St. Louis, 1904, % 5 /?= » ^ ^ *23CE3uJ3Iia '14 <>'t i'-^ V.K II S 5 S 5 5 '41 V, ■'' ; S S S S t £ i*j 1 ? I s,:: I £ "r s f^j ites r r t p r r . f r 1! i» * V p r. ■p ft? r- r- r I"- F* 1 »" T » ? ? F Jt/ I l9o 6 THE ABOVE REPRESENTS THE LARGEST FACTORY OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD. Our Production of Pots Equals the Combined Output of any Two Similar Establishments OUR EQUIPMENT IS THE BEST THAT MONEY AND 140 YEARS' EXPERIENCE CAN PRODUCE. WE HAVE SPARED NEITHER TIME NOR EXPENSE TO MAKE OUR FACTORY THE MOST MODERN AND COMPLETE OF ITS KIND. Our Annual Output of Pots Exceeds /. 1 6,000,000 WE THANK OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LIBERAL PATRONAGE, AND SOLICIT THE CORRESPONDENCE OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS. WE EXTEND CORDIAL INVITATIONS TO ALL ATTENDING THE CONVENTION TO VISIT OUR FACTORY. /. .-. /. .♦. .-. .-. .-. .-. A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. BOSTON OFFICE 18 TREHONT STREET Rooms 818-835. MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORIES NEW YORK BRANCH PEARSON STREET Long Island City. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. January 20, 1906 ^ThePlorists' Exchange 63 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; Qeorge C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. Y., trea- ^rer. BEATRICE, NEB.— Carl Sonderegger, of the German Nurseries, has Just completed a new brick shipping room, 60x74 feet. Thi.s is on tlie Burlington traclv.s. and has a switch at the door, convenient tor loading car load lots. This season Mr. Sonderegger has added another branch to his business, and is now sell- ing all kinds of field, garden and flower seeds direct to consumers. His catalogue for 1906 is printed in Engli.=h and German. It is a 76-page book, full of practical hints on planting, the care of plants, etc. Pyrus loensis var., Bechtel's Double Flowering Crab. But few intriiductions of new trees gave more de- light to horticulturists than did the Bechtel's double flowering crab when it came to our gardens some years ago. It is a sweet-scented crab, just as is the well known old "sweet-scented crab" of our gar- dens. Pyrus coronaria. But it differs in belonging to a different species, the Western crab, and in its being double flowered as well as sweet-scented. It is really one of the most desirable of small ornamental trees. Look at the representation of it which the photo- grapli secured! And this tree was but a small one. and the flowers had commenced to drop. There is considerable pink with the creamy white color, giving to the buncheb the appearance of being roses; and we have known of such clusters being called roses by those taking a casual look at them. .\s a small tree set out w"ith room to grow, it forms a rounded, spreading bush of great beauty. These crabs do not flower before or with the leaves as apples and common crabs do, but after the leaves have pushed well into growth. Thus the background of green sets off the flowers better than if the blossoms were earlier. If our recollection is perfect, this crab was not found wild by the introducer, but in some neglected garden where it had been planted by some one who no doubt had found it in a wild state. To propagate this desirable tree it is but necessary to bud or graft it on common apple stocks. Some seek wild crab stocks for it. or-crab seeds to raise stocks. But it does well on common apple stocks. Graft low. or if grafted on apple roots in Winter, set the grafts that the cion is under the soil slightly, giving it a . chance to root from its own stock. Budding it will be done in Midsummer, when the stock is in a growing condition, admitting of raising the bark to take the bud. Saplndus~Soap Berry Tree. Reasoner Brothers say that Fhjrida papers are booming now a "wonderful" new subject for com- mercial planting there, the soap berry tree, Sapin- dus saponaria. Their comments Indicate that they have no belief in it. As a matter of fact, all the sapindus are called soap berries, and although the most of them are of a tropical nature, one of them, the S. marginatus. is a native of Texas, and has proved hardy in some parts of Pennsylvania. The berries are of good size, as large as a berry of a Clinton grape, are amber- colored, and so transparent that one can almost see through them. The tree attains a height of from 30 to 4 0 feet in time, has pinnate leaves and bears its berries singly, or in pairs, occasionally. Its pulp is soapy, as is the pulp of all the species. It seems singular that it should be recommended to use the berries for the making of soap. Botanies say of the genus that the pulp of some species is used for soap: further that one or two species have edible outer coverings to the fruits, but the seeds are poisonous. One thing is sure, the tree, S. marginatus. is hardy in Philadelphia, and the berries are exceedingly beautiful. Horticultural Notes. When planting trees, spread ,a little sand about the roots until all are covered. Every one recognizes the importance of having the roots well covered to insure the trees doing well, and sand finds its way into every vacant place. Its use is a great help. If the roots of a tree are frozen out of the ground rmd are thawed in contact with air they are killed, but if thawed out in the groimd. or in a box in a cool place, no injury results. Should a plant in a pot be frozen, dip it in a bucket of cold water and keep it in a cool place free from light for 24 hours, and it will live. There is a pigmy snowball, or Virburnum, called V. npulus nanus, which makes but a foot or so of growth in a dozen years, but gets exceedingly bushy. It Is used to form low hedges or division lines, for which it is well adapted. Though familiar with it for many years, I have never known of its flowering. Many of the acorns and nuts'of walnuts, hickories, etc., can be sent safely long distances if first dipped in a mud puddle and then wrappefi in oil paper. They have been sent to Australia in that way. The female mulberry appears to have been un- known in this country until a few years ago. It bears round balls of fleshy, deep pink flowers, in August, making a tree of singular beauty. No one will make a mistake in planting it. The season has been such an open one In Pennsyl- vania, that contractors have planted lines of trees along streets in Christmas week; and In the first week in January a nusreryman's wagon was seen delivering trees. Florists who keep up lists of old style plants usually have the Plumbago capensis, one of the best of Summer flowering plants. It is hard in the far South, but when it comes to Philadelphia it has to be wintered in a cold greenhouse Its sky blue , flowers are produced all Summer long. Tradescantia zebrina is an excellent basket plant. It has half succulent stems and leaves. The foliage is of a beautiful purple and green color. It is known to many persons as Wandering Jew, but this name is more properly and popularly bestowed on another good basket plant, the Saxifraga sarmentosa. Hard Wood Cuttings. The time is here tor those who wish to propagate trees and shrubs to be busy making hard wood cut- tings. The opportunity to get among stock to secure the shoots foi- cutting making has been exceptionally good this season and it should see a large lot gotten together. It is a good way to take advantage of nice days to get the wood under cover. It does not need burying up if placed in a damp cellar, or even if covered up with damp mats; but it should not be ex- posed to dry air. for many days. A Native Evergreen. Messrs Jeffrey & Son, of Bellmore, L. I., N. T., send me for name a sprig of a wild evergreen which I find to be the Prlnos glaber, known as ink berry. They say; "We enclose a little branch of an evergreen shrub tliat we find growing among the laurel, and ask you to kindly give the correct name. While it Is not as showy and, of course, not as desirable a shrub as the laurel, yet It Is by no means to be discarded, when we know that so few shrubs with evergreen leaves thrive on Long Island. Now that the prejudice against 'wild things' Is fast dying out, and that the woods are all being cleared up by land speculators here on Long Isl.and, it stands us nurserymen In hand to stock up with some of these things before they are all destroyed. A taste for them is growing, especially .'imong the city people who are rapidly settling out In the country." The "prejudice against wild things," of which our friends speak, has entirely died out In many places. I do not know that it was at any time a dislike to native plants, but our earlier nurserymen naturally looked to Europe, whence most of the plants come, for supplies of stock, and it came to be thought that this was the only stock to be planted. Again, It has only been of late years that our own trees and shrubs could be obtained in seedling sizes in our nurseries, so that those who wished to plant them could not obtain them. It is different to-day, though still not what It Pyrns loensls; Bechtel's Double Flowered Crab. There is hardly any limit to what may be rooted. Almost any tree or shrub may be so propagated, but some are rooted much easier than others. An ex- perience of a few years will make clear what can be done: in the meantime, trial should be made of every- thing. • ■. Cuttings are made of various lengths accordmg to sorts. When buds are far apart the length of the cuttings may be extended over the kinds having buds closer together, as it is usually desired that more than one bud should be above ground. There is no rule requiring all cuttings to be severed just below a bud, yet it is unquestioned that when so cut they root more readily than when cut above a bud. Some cuttings emit roots so readily that it really makes no difference where the cut is made. A year or two's practice will suffice to show which kinds of those treated appear to require to be cut below a bud. An opinion is held by some gardeners that all cuttings depend on a bud tor the formation of roots, that where a cutting roots when cut above a bud It Is really the next above the cut that is responsible for the roots, but that this is not so is proved by the fact that a cutting with no buds on it at all, being cut between buds, will root in some cases; but in a short time such roots will die, because no buds are there to make use of what they supply. To return to the making of cuttings now, as soon as they are made into proper lengths, tie them Into convenient bundles, label them and bury them in a heap of sand in a cellar free from frost, there to re- main until Spring comes, when they should be set out in nursery rows at the flrst opportunity. If the cellar has been warm the cuttings may be callused when taken out, in which case care must be exercised that they do not dry while being set out. should be. For instance, how many nurseries are there to-day in our country that could supply the evergreen mentioned by the Messrs. Jeffrey? Not a half dozen nurseries could do it. And yet this little evergreen, the Prinos glaber, is a most desirable one, its leaves being not unlike those of the California privet. Many of our leading landscape gardeners use native stock largely, even going to Europe for it, where much of it is raised from seeds obtained here. A few years ago there was quite a call from these men for this very evergreen, in large sized clumps. Any one living near where this evergreen grows should transplant as many of It as could be secured. Dig them carefully. and prune moderately, and they will grow, and they will sell. The prinos family is very close to the holly; in fact, many botanies make them all hollies, under the head of Ilex. The one these notes concern has small greenish white flowers and black berries, and "na- tives" claim that a tea can be made of its leaves. JOSEPH MEEHAN. New Postal Rate Bill. On January 15 Representative Fitzgerald, of Brooklyn, Introduced in the House a bill proposing changes in the present classification and rates for carrying mail matter. The measure provides for only two classes: One shall consist of written and sealed matter, postal cards, and private mailing cards and the second class shall embrace all other mailing mat- ter. The rate on postal cards is placed at one cent each, and on letters at one cent an ounce, while second class matter shall pay at the rate of one cent for each three ounces or fraction. 64 The Florists' Hxchange DREER'S SUMMER FLOWERINGl^BULBS. The Begonias aucl Gloxiuias offered by us are the best which skill and careful selection can prod they are grown for us by one of the most expert European specialists. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Sinale riowered. Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, Rose and Orange, 40c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000. Choice Single flowered in Mixture, 36c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100 ; $22.00 per 1000. Double flowering, Scarlet, Rose, White and Yellow, 65c. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Choicest Double flowering in Mixture, 50c. per dozen; $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. New Hybrid Frilled Tuberous Begonias. A mo8t unique form with flowers of Immense size, with wavy or frilled petals similar to the best forms of single petunias, 25c. each ; $2.50 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandlflora. A very fine selected strain, strong, well-matured bulbs, Red, White, Blue, Red with white border. Blue with white border, in separate colors or In choicest mixture, 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Fancy Leaved Caladiums. A choice selection of 25 distinct named varieties, fine large bulbs, $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100. Choice mixed varieties, $1.00 4)er dozen ; $8.00 per 100. Our Quarterly Wholesale List has just been issued and offersTa lull ]iu« m seaboLiaijle[Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. uce, HENRY A. DREER, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Philadelphia, Pa. NOTICE Once more we swing the ax, and offer stock at Slaughtered Prices of last week, until sold. Araucaria Excelsa. ein. pots, 36 to 40 Ins. high. 6 to 7 tiers, l-yrs. old. usual price, $3.00 ; now $ 1 .50. 6 In. pots. 30 to 33 Ins. high, e to 6 tiers, tyrs. old. usual price, $2.60; now $1.25. 6-ln. pots, 26 to 30 Ins. high, 6 to 6 tlers4-yrs. old, usual, price, $2.00: now $1.00. Kentia Forsteriana. 61n. pots, single, 4-yrs. old. 60 to 66 In. high, usual price. $3.60; now $1.75. e-ln. pots, 4-yrs. old. 46 to 60 Ins. high, usual price, $3.00; now $1.50. 6-ln. pots, 4-yrs. old. 35 to 40 Ins. high usual price, $2.00; now $1.00. SCOTTII FERNS From 8-ln. pots, 36 ins. wide, about the same height, with average about 100 fronds, bigger than the biggest washtub, usual price, $4.00 ; now $2.00. 7-ln. pots, as big as a bushel basket, 75 to 80 fronds, about 25 to 30 ins. high, usual price, $2.50; now $1.25. 6-in. pots, 25 ins. high, about 60 fronds, and upward, usual price, |2.00; now $1.00. Primulas Chinese and P. obconlca, in bud and hloom 614 In. pots, $2.00 per doz. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Gash with order, please. OODFRBV ASCHMANIN 1012 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants Mention The Florists' Eicbaiipe when writing. Boston Ferne. 7-ln., potB, pot bound, as bl^ ae an 8-ln., 36 Ins. high, as big ae a bushel baflket, 60 fronds and upward, usual price ^2.60; now $1.00. 5. 6>i-ln., pots. 30c., 35c., 4-in. pots, 20c. Flcus Elastlca, extra heavy. 6-in. pots, 30 to 36 Ins. high, worth $1.50; now 75c. 6-ln. pots, first size. 25 to 30 Ins. high. 60c. 6-In. pots, second size, about 25 Ins. high, 40c. C-ln. pots, third size, medium height. 30c. to 35c. Dracaena Bruanti, Just arrived from Belgi- um, 30 Ins. high, bushy, 60c. each, or $5.00 per doz. Best Draccena known for house culture; full of green leaves from top to bottom. Fine for Decorations. Latania Borbonica, 6-ln., 30c. each. A zaiea Indica, la bloom as follows : Deutsche Perle, Vervteneana, and Simon Mardner. Price 75c., $1.00 to $1.25 each. Ferns, for dishes, mixed, 21^ In., $6.00 per 100; 3 In., strong. 7c. Begonia Improved Erfordi, winter bolom- Ing, pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 in., 25c.; 6 In., 20c. BAUR FLORAL GO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 214 inch $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory references. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. ERIE, PA. M»nt1<^n Th» in»rl«f ' BTohBngff whAn writing SCOTTII I Sell Plants—Not Pots. Grand value In $1.00. $1.60 and$2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN scon, »ftt1"s?;,* Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note ad.ireBS. I have emovbd from Keap St., GreenhouHes. U^ntloD the riorlBta* Bzchanse when writing. 20 PER CENT EXTR4 COUNT On all orders for FERNS in 2 in. pots received during the month of January. First-class varieties carefully packed and well protected from frost. Cajsh, or satisfactory reference, please. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn- Mrntlnn The Florist** BxcbanK" when writlnit. RO^F^ ("n-D safely be shipped IVinW '*^*-'LO or your order hooked l^vTT anil choice Plants reserved for spring deliv- ery. ISest Ports, H.P., H.T., T,. R., CI., and Baby Rambler. Extra strong, well rooted- lively 2Vi and 4 Inch stock, propagated, not, ted, truly labeled and carefully packed by fxpprt grower<^. e packed light and 8afely shipped to any part of tlie country. $1 per doz., $8 per 100. My selection, *6 per 100. Maman Cochet Papa Gontler YVhlte Cochet Helen Oould Etolle de L.you Houv.de P. Nottlng^ Clio Marechal Nlel La Detroit IVTcArthur R. M. Henrietta Mary Washlng'toii Yellow Cochet 75 Varieties of Hybrid Perpetuals. Hybrid Teas, Teas and Climl^ers. 2lii inch pots ready now. Send your list for prices. JOHN A. D0YLE,k''.?.Vo^3, Springfield Oliio Mention TTip Florists* Bxcbanro whpn wrttlne. TBE RlfiBIIIOIID QOSE 3 >.,;iii., 915.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000, Variegated Lawson, R. O., $6 00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $3.00 per IGO; $25.00 per 1000. Early SprlDg Delivery. Clean Healtliy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention The Florists* E^xohange when writing. CRAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^ToTn""""' UentlOD thP FIo'H"*"* l''T«h«no'*> wh«m i»r1f1ntr Decorative Plants Latania Borbonica, 2H In. potB,$3.fO; 3 In., S6.00;4in.. SIS. 00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2 00 to $5.00 each. Keutia Belmoreana and Fosteriana, 2H In. pots. $8.00; 3 in.. $16 00; 6 In., $50.00 per 100; 6 in. $l&.00perdoz.; 7 in. and upward. $1.75 to $36.00 each. Areca Lntescens.S in.$lO.OO; 4 in. $20.00 per 100: 6 in.. $1.00 each and upward. PandauuB Vtillg, 2 in. pots. $3.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indiviaa, 6 In. pots, $16.00; Bin., $26.00 per 160. Phoenix Reclinata, 6 In. pots, $35.00 per 100, Phri^nlx Canariensis, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $3Fi.00 each. Flcus Elagtioa. 41n.pots, $25.00; 5 in., $40.00; 6 in., $65.00 per 100. Arauciiria Kxcelsa, 5 In. pots, $85.00 per 100. FEKNS, Assorted, for fern dishes, 2H in. Dots, $3.00 per 100 $26. 0't per 1000. Boston and Pier- eonl, 4 in. pots, $15 00: 6 In., $25.00; S in., $50.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Compacts, 3 in. pots, $8.00; 4 in., $16.00 per 100. Plants in Flue Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Aile<'lienv, Pa. UentloD tbe nortste* Btzeliaiix« when wrltiac. Propagating roses is not a difficult undertaking, but it, nevertheless, re- quires a great deal of care. American Beauty is perhaps the only difficult rose to handle successfully. Places where large quantities of stock are required, have started propagating long before this time, but for those re- quiring only a limited number of plants, January is early enough to begin op- erations. The first consideration should be tne sand; this should be clean and sharp, well screened and not too fine in tex- ture. The sand should have been pro- cured earlier in the season. Next se- lect part of a bench, where enough bottom heat can be obtained to main- tain a temperature of at least 60 de- grees though, of course, a small lean- to house is the proper one to use, and where any number of cuttings are to be rooted, it will soon pay for itself. Clean the bench thoroughly, and pro- vide free drainage; this must, how- ever, be so arranged that the sand will not wash through. A liberal coating of w^hitewash should also be applied. After the bench is filled it should be soaked and pounded: the firmer the bet- ter, when it will be ready for busi- ness. Some men still seem to think that any kind of wood is all right for cut- tings. Great care should be taken to use nothing but good well-ripened wood, not loo hard, from strong, heal- thy plants. After spending consider- able time experimenting to ascertain if mere was any difference in results be- iween fiowering and blind wood cut- tings, we now use nothing but blind wood. Though Professor Corbett of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, who has experimented on similar lines, has found that plants grown from flowering wood produce more blooms per plant than those from the blind wood. All the tea roses produce short blind shoots, spurs, we call them; and these we find make ideal cuttings. Those made with two and three eyes are best. The wood should be as uniform as possible, and the cuttings should be made alike, to insure an even strike. But avoid the real blind plants, those that make a rank growth of fine dark green foliage and stiff stems, but sel- dom produce any flowers. If you prop- agate from these, you will have fine plants next season, but no flowers. As has been mentioned before Amer- ican Beauty is rather difficult to root, and great care should be taken in making the cuttings of this rose. As in the case of other roses use wood well ripened; two eye cuttings only should be taken, leaving on two leaves. The cutting to be inserted in the sand should be made with a sharp knife, and right below an eye. Do not crowd the cuttings in the bench; put them about three-quarters of an inch apart in the rows, leaving at least two inches between the rows. After each row is put in. the sand should be pressed, or firmed, about the cuttings, by laying a slat close to the row. and pounding it with a brick. This is much faster work than using a small stick and putting in each cutting separately. A good watering should then be given. If possible, keep the temperature in the sand at from 63 to 65 degrees and overhead at 52 to 54 degrees. The sun, of course, should at no time be permitted to strike the cuttings. Roses must be kept shaded and protected from all draughts. If proper drainage has been provided, a light watering will be necessary every day, as on no account should the cuttings ' be permitted to suffer for want of water. The important point, however, is to keep an even tempera- ture. With this treatment American Beauty will root in about five weeks; the other roses in four. PENN. Tarrytown Fern Per 100 Elegantlsslma, 2^4 in $10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made- up 3 plants in a 4 in. pot . . . 25.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA . . . 25.00 ARECA LUTESCENS .... 12.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3 in. pots 7.00 QENISTA, 5 in. pots 15.00 No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360! Germantown Ave. lf«iitloB Th« riorlats* Bxebanff* wh«D wrltlDg, January 30 , 19(j(i The Plori^t^^ Bxchange 65 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Ailams J W Co 67 Akcrs H R 85 Allpn C. H 81 Allen J K 83 Allen W S Oo 83 Ambacher J 80 Andersen & Clirlsten- sen 65 Andorra Nurs 61 Asehmann G ^ 64 Biider J 64 Itaker C F 65 Banner J L & Co . .85 Hurrows H H & Son. 65 Baur Floral Co ... .64 Ba.v State Nurs 60 Ba.versdorfer H & CoS8 Beach James E 79 Beaven E A 85 Beckert W C 58 Bercer H H & Co. . .59 Bernheimer E 84 Berning H G 84 Fetsoher O 78 Bier Wendel 78 Boddington A T . .58-75 Bonnet & Blake 83 Bonnot Bros 83 Boulon F & Son 61 Brenneman J D .. ..65 Brown Peter 80 Br.vant J M 76 Burnham Hitchlngs Plersfin Co ...88 Burpee W A Co ... .58 R.ver Bros 81 Bver Floral Oo 81 Caldwell W E Co 87 Campbell 0 H 64 Cassidv 1 86 niicago Car Oo. 67-78-79 Childs J L 58 Cen Ouden H & Sons. 61 Povine Spec Co 65 nietsch A Co 87 niller Caskey & Co.. 86 nillon G'house Mtg Co 87 Dillon J L 79 Dorner F & Sons 66 Dovle J A 84 Dreer H.v ...64-66-88-86 Pumont & Co 84 Dutchess Co Violet Co 82 Dhbinger & Van Groos Co 61 Rdwards & Docker Co ... .84 Bichholz H 66 Eisele 0 88 Elizabeth Nurs Oo ...59 Elliott W & Sons .68 Elliott W H 67 Ellsworth Brown & Co 61 Ellwanger & Barr.v ..61 Emmans Geo M ....65 Endtz Van Necs & Co 81 Farquhar R & J 65 reltbousen 3 E 80 !■' & F Nurseries ....59 Field H W 66 Fillow & Banks 67 Fischer R 67 Flower Growers Mbt..85 Foley Mtg Co 88 Ford Bros 83 Fromcnt H -B 83 Garland G M 86 Glblin & Co 86 Goddard S J 67 Greenhouse Co 87 Gregory J J H & Sons 58 Grohe F 79 Gunther W H 83 Guttman A J 82-83 Hanford R G 64 Harris B 80 Merendeen Mtg Co . .88 Herr A M 67 Herr D K 80 Herrmann A 88 IIer7/>g Wm 81 Hews A H & Co.. 62-87 Hicks & Crawhuck. ..8:^ Hillinger Bros 86 Hill E G Co 81 Hlppard E 87 Hnlton & Hunkel 84 Horan E O 83 Hnrticultural Adv ...85 Hughes G J 81 Tgoe Bros 78 Ind Flower Co 87 Jackson & Perkins ..59 .Jacobs S & Sons 87 .Jennings E B 75 .lohn.son & Stokes .59-60 .Johnson Heating Co.. 86 .Tones H T 60 KasHng W F 84 Katzenstein & Co ..61 Keene P A 61 Kessler P P 83 Koster & Co 61 Kreshover L J 85^ Kroeschell Bros Co .88 Kuebler Wm H l.ager & Hurrell Lang J Langjahr A H T.archmont Nurs . . . . Leedle Floral Co Le Page N [yockland Lumber Co. Lutton W H Mader P Maxwell Mfg Co McFadden E 0 McKellar C W McKissicb Wm E . . . McManus J Metropolitan Mat Co. Michel! H F Co Michigan Cut Flower Exchange . . . Miliang F Mitting A Moltz A Moninger J C Co . . . . Moon Wm H Co Moore Hentz & Nash Moore Sc Simon . . . . Nafl Florists' Board of Trade . . . National Plant Co... Natural Guano Co Notch C H Nicotine Mfg Co . . . . Niessen Leo Ouwerkerk P Patten & Co Pennnck S S i'eterson Nurs Phila Cut Flower Co. Phila Wholesale Flower Market. . . Phillips H Seed Co .. Pierce F O Co Pierson A N Pierson P R Oo Pittsburg Cut Flower Co Pittsburg Flower Exchange. . . Pollworth C C Co... Powell S H Pure Culture Spawn Co Pye B H Quaker City Machine Co Quidniek G'houses . . Rawlings E 1 Rawson W W Co . . . Raynor 1 M Raynor J.; I Reek John Reed & Keller Reid Edw Reich V B Reiuberg G Reinberg P Renter S J Richard & Co Robinson H M Co . . . Roemer Fred Rlne F B Rowchl & Granz . . . . Rossig Eros Rupp J F ". Saltford Geo Sa mpson W Schaetfer Floral Co.. Schmidt Oi J 0 Schuize & Son C Scollay J A Scott J Scranton Fl Sup Co.. Seligman J Shellroad G'houses . . Sheridan W P Simpson R Skldelsky S S Slinn & Thompson . . Smith & Gannet Smith N & Son Smith W 0 Smith W & T Co Stearns A T Lum Co. Stevens H A Storrs & Harrison Co. Stumpp & Walter Co 58. Stuppe Wm Suzuki & lida Swa.vne Wm Syracuse Pottery Co. Taylor E J Thompson J D Co... Thompson W Thorbum J M & Co. Totty OH Traendly & Schenck . Velie Bros Vaughan's Seed Store Vesey W J & M S... Vick's Jas Sons .... Vick & Hill Vincent R & Sons . Ward C W Ward R M & Co ... Weathered Co ■Weber C S & Co ... Weber H & Sons' Co Weeber & Don Welch Bros Werick Eros Co .... Wood Bros Weston H Whillidin Pottery Co.... Whitton Chas Wietor Bros Winterson E F Co . . Worcester Cons Young A L & Co Young J Zangen O V 69. ^ Young Henry Young Thos INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abutilon 81 Ageratum . . .57-GS-78-81 Althernanthera 81 Alyssutu 57-66-81 Ampelopsis 57-78 Araucaria G4 Asparagus 57-58-64-66-78-81 Begonias . . .57-58-64-66 -75-78 Bellis 57 Bulbs 57-58-64 Caladium 64-75 Camellias . „ 61 Cannas . . 57-&1 -06-67-75 Carnations . . . .57-66-67 78-82-84 Chrysanthemum 65-66-79 Clematis 61 CV)Coanut Fibre 58 Coleus 78-81 Conifers 77 Crotons 61-65 Cuphea 78-81 Cut Flowers 66-S3-S4-85 Cyclamen 58-75-81 Dablias 75 Dracaena 64-66-81 Euonymous 61 Evergreens 61 Ferns 57-64-65-85 Feverfew 78 Fern Spores 75 Forget-me-not 75 Fruit Trees 61 Fuchsias 78-81 Gardenias 61 Geraniums 67-75-81 Gladioli 58-75 Gloxinias 64 Heliotrope ..60-75-78-81 Hyacinths 85 Hydrangeas 61 Ivy 78 Lautana 64 Lilacs 61-84 Lilies 58-85 Lily of the Valley. 58-84 r»helia 57-58-66 Magnolia 61 Manetti 59 Mignonette 58-66-84 Mushrooms 58 Narcissus 85 Nephrolepls 57-65 Nursery Stock 59-61 Orange Trees 61-65 Orchids 65-84 Palms Pansies 58-75 Phlox 58 Peonies Primula . . . . 57-64' Petunias 57-58. Privet Pyrethrums Rhododendrons . . . Roses 61-64-78 Rubbers Salvia . ..57-58-66- Seeds 57-58' Shamrock Shrubs for forcing Smilax 57- Spiraeas Stocks Sweet Peas Trees Verbenas 57- Vines Violets ...65 ■81-84 61-81 ...61 81-85 66-81 57-61 58-66 ...61 S1-S4 61-65 78-81 59-66 ...58 ...61 66-78 ...61 57-58 81-84 ...61 G6-78 ...61 ...82 MISCELLANEOUS Artificial Leaves . . . . Boilers 86-87- Collections Cut Flower Boxes ... Drain Tile Engravings 86- Fertllizers 58- Fittings Florists' Supplies. .82- Flower Pots, Tubs 62-86- Glass Glazing Points Greenhouse Bldg. .87- Gutters Heating Insecticides 86- Lumber Masfica Manure Musiiro<.>m Spawn Paints and Paint Sup- plies . . . . Pipe, Joints, halves .. Sash Stakes and Supports . Tanks Toothpicks Wired . . . Tools and Implements . . . . Vegetable Plants ... Ventilators 86- Wants Contents. PAGE American Carnation Society 68 Banquet by Herendeen Mfg. Co SO Books Received 69 Business Difficulties 73 Carnation Aristocrat (Illus) 74 Carnations 70 Carnation Candaee 71 Catalogues Received 60 Clianges in Business 80 Club and Society Doings 72 Fires 80 Firms Who are Building 76 Florist, A successful (Two por traits) 70 Heating 61 McKinley Day 71 McKinley Memorial (Illus) 71 Market, Review of The 73 Nursery Department 63 OBITUARY— J. A. Budlong (Portrait) William Kreiger 69 Parsons, S. B.. A Tribute 68 Postal Rate Bill, New, 63 Pyrus ioensis (Illus) 63 Question Box 79 Readers' Views, Our 68 Rose Queen Beatrice (Illus) 72 Roses 64 Seed Trade Report 59 TRADE NOTES— Des Moines 80 San Francisco 75 New York 76 Cincinnati, Detroit 78 Indianapolis SI Columbus, Newport, R. I., Provi- dence, Worcester, Mass 82 Cromwell, Conn., Kalamazoo S5 Baltimore 86 Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington 74 We will again offer a set of those BREAD AND BUTTER VARIETIES such as have previously originated and been disseminated by us, American Bred, American Grown and Money Makers for American Growers Look foriUuetratlonsand advertiBemontBln futnre NATHAN SMITH &ToN, ADRIAN, MICH. Uentlai th* rlorUts' ■xebaact wbeD writing. BOSTON FERNS Extra nne. e In., $35.0U; 6 In., $28.00; < In., tlO.oo per 100. 'I'lERSflNI ^itra due, C In., MO.OO; H In., '*""" MO 00; 4 In., $15.00; 8 In., $7.00; 2Kln., $4.00 per 100. SCOTTII ^"'y strong, 2). In., $«.00; 3 In., *""" "" $la.OO; 4 1n.,$20.00lier 100. DIIRRFD^ * '"■■ iiOUO; ( In., $26.(0; m^%jaMUMLWCiy 6ln.,$36.00porl00. P0IN8ETTIAS ^■'■'"••Terrn 50,000 R08E8 f^L'^T^ZZ: White and Pink Cochet. Hermosa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet , La France, Kalserln . J. D. BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention The Florlsta' Exchanis when wHtlnr. ^" ^™ ^^ WLt ^% A good variety of the r C W% 111 S right kinds tor filling ■ ^" ■ m ■ w ^^ (em dishes, etc.. 2Ji Inch, $3.00 per 100. KBNTIA BELMOREAMA, 6 Inch fine stock. 2 feet high, 50 cte. each; 4 inch. 25 cts. each. BOSTON and PIERSON FERKiS, 2M Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WcSTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Floriats' Exohuife when wrltliiff. ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trlanae, Cattleya Gi^as Sanderiana, Oncidinm Fugcatam, On<;idtuin Kram- eriannm and Barlingtonia Frag^ang. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The fflorlBts* BxchanKe wheo wrltlni?. Surplus Ferns, cheap Pteris Wimsetti. Pterls Cretlca Alba. Two beat sorts for dishes; fine busby stock, $20,00 per 1000. Cash. Buttercup Primrose ^"^'s o?."*!:™ ""•'"''• C. F. BAKER & SON, Utica, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writinip, NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Scottil, 2% In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2y, in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The riorlsts* BxcbeDKe when writing. 500 Scottli Ferns, fine, for 4, 6, and 6 In., 25c 36c., and 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 5 and 6 in., 20c. and 26c. f iersoiii FeruB,2!i£ in., good, $6.00 per 100. Crimson Ramblers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 6 ft., $15.00 and $18.00 per 100. natty Kambler9,3!^ln. pot plants, $2,50 per doz, L. H. Campbell Violets, 2H In. , $2.50 per 100. l.OUO Sbrubs, Vines, Privet, Can nas. etc. Send for Uet. Cash or C. O. D. BEMJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentlon Tlie riorlati* Bxehaiic« whan wrltlns. DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. P^rnolinnc From pot b. for planting In ChryBao- uaindUUIId themum benches. BoBton Market and a few Dorothr and variegated varieties, ll'c. Pinar^riac Lar<:e healthy plants, d to 6 Inch pots UlllCldlldO in bud and bloom. 20c. GnrySflntnBnillinS dine Ippleton, ^ellow and white Bonnaffon, Maud Dean. Black Hawk, Jones, 50c. per doz. ; 5c. each Primula Obconica ;?c!K,nVoi.'!?o?'°'""' Purlampn Plant? i° bloom. 4 in. pots. I6c.: liyiilaiillill naillo 6 in. pots. 25c. CashPlease. F. B. RINE. I,eni8Burg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver ROSES. PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PI.ANTS MarketandAgiliSts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists* Exoh&Bffe when wrlttBf. EVERY FLORIST NEEDS THIS POCKET TOOL CHEST 9 Tool« In One Devinc Wonder Knife You iim-d thltj everv- 'Uy, Kv^ry tool docB a toorH full work— not a play thnst. Built for practical hird service, yet weiKhs no mor. than ordinary 3-blade bnif- Eiisllv carried. Blade 85 carbon ciitlerssteHl. Other toolH an followM: Leather Fiinch. Wire PlU-rs, H< rew nrlver, Swedgln^ Awl. Wire Cutt«rs. AUlKntor Wrenrh, ««rew Bit, Hoof CutH wireae easily as "r.Unary 2-inch pliers. Every tool ju.st as strong and useful. Hoof liook Man a hundred UHes. We want Atients. Bliow the bnlfr to voor frien-lB. Ii -^i iin itgeJf. ' Prire$l.'.45 each. Remit for on. to-day Money bark if not satisfle'l. Hfffreuvf ■ f'olum- bin N'l'ioiKil Hank. Devlne Specially Co.p^i" slndlanapplis, Ind. Mention Tbf riorlww B»changp when wrtiinv AFEWfiOODTfllMSyODWANT Draceena Indlvlsa. 4 and 6 In., $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. AsparagnsPInmosas, tin. ,$6. 00 perlOO. Asp»rat>rus Sprengeri, 2 In., $2.50 per 100, Oeranlums. 8. A. Nutt, OaBtellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Salleroi. Single and Docble Gen. Grant. La Favorite rooted Cuttin^H, $1.00 per 100, Vlnca Var.,21n,,$2.00perl00; 3 in., $1.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2W in.. 16.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30c. each. Chinese Prinirose,Sln.,$4.00per 100; 41n.,$8.fX). PrhnulaOl>conlca,2iD..$2.00per 100; 3 In., $4.00. Gladiolus, blooming bnlbs. GroflTB Hybrids, fine mixture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100 ; good cut flower mixture, 75c. per 100. Oaeb with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Uentlon Tlie Florists* Bzchance whra wrltlnr. D. & J. FARQUBAR & CO. 6 & 7 So. Market St , Boston, Mass. PALMS SDfiFLDIIIIFFEB SPECIAL KENTIA BELMOREANA Doz. 100 avb inch pots 4-5 leaves, $2.00 $15.00 4 " " 5-6 " 4.50 35.00 5 " " 6-7 " 1.00 each F. O. B. Boston, no charge for packing. Cash with order or satisfactory references. Mpntlon Th. Flnrlwt.' grchapg. wbfrn wrltlnf. WASHINGTON Navel Orange Trees Seedless, 4 feet high and bushy, $5.00 per 10. A. IVIITTINC SANTA CRUZ. CALIFORNIA UentloD The Florists' Bxehanxe when wrtting. FEQIlii ODB SPEGIBLtY CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We have a largo stock of this beaatifnl tree fern in beet growing condition. 3 in., $30.00; 4 in.. $50.00; 5 in.. $70.00 per 100. For larger specimens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, beet etocfa In the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties. 200,000 plants in stock. 2H in, pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in. ,$6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100, AdiantatnCuneatam, Maidenhair Fern, nice buatiy plants. 2H In., $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000: 4 in. $12.00 per 100; 6 in., $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Plamosns Nanas. large plants in 4 in. pota, in best condition, fl5.00 per 100: $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 3&c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrtstensen, Short Hills N.J. Mention The Florists* Ezchang-e when writing'. SnifsCtifysantneniunilllapi PRICE 2S CENTS A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. Ltd a-8 Dnane Street, NEW TOBK 66 The Florists' Exchangee DREER'S NEW^ CROP. RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS All early start is a great advantage in many of the Important Florists' flowers. We give below a short list of things which should be sown early, Tr. pkt. oz Veeratam, Blue Perfection, bestdark blue bedder. $i).16 »U.60 Cope's Pet " light " '* , ^ -IS .36 Tr. pkt. oz. Lb Aly«8um, LlttloGem, tCarpet ol Snow) extra selectstock SJ.IO 50.30 »3.60 A^naraens Plumosue'nanus.eCc per 100 seeds, «5 per 1000 seeds ■^ .< * Sprengerl 25c per 250 seeds, 7Ec per 1000 seeds $S per 5000 seeds 1000 loo'd Tr. pkt. oz $0.26 $1.E0 .10 .10 1 00 .36 .30 .fo Beeonia, Soniperflorens, mixed varieties.. Ceiitaurea, Oandldisslma (Dusty Miller) Centaurea, Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller) eeei Is 15c Cobaea, Scaudens, purple , , , , ■ ., „„ Dracaena, Indivlsa ■. „■•■•,■ ■•'""'. Pennisetum, Buepptlianum (Purple i'ountaln Grassi -i" ■.,, Oretillea Robusta ... '? °" Heliotrope. Lemolno'8 Giant TrI-pkV.oz i^Lb. il Ipomoea,Grandiaor8 (Moon Flower) ... »"-'"»-5%»;^"^f „"" £.antaoa Hybrlda. finest mixed »0.10 t0.20 Lobelio Crystal PalaceCompacta, true 30 Lib Gra His, light blue trailing 16 .« <• Speclnsa. dark " " '6 •'"' Mignonette, Defiance GollatU . .16 .26 40 1.00 Musa Ensete $1.00 per 100 seeds, 1.7.60 per 1000 seedg Nicotiana Sanderao Hybrids, 25c per collection ot 8 colors. Petunia, Dreer's superb double fringed. The finest In the world, 76c per 600 seeds; $1.61) per liOO seeds. Petunia, Dreer's superb single fringed. 6Cc per tr. pkt. ; $1.26 per 1-16 oz ; $2.00 per Si oz. Petunia, Howai d's Star fine for baskets and vases 60c per tr . pkt Tr. pkt. oz Pyrethrum.Aureum (Qoldon Feather) $0.1o $0.26 Salvia Splendens (BcarlrtSage) 26 l.oO "Ball ot Fire" per pkt., 14o -Bonflre" '0 2.26 '• " . *'Burning Bush" 30 1.6o Tr. pkt. oz l-4Lb Lb gmilax W.IO $0.30 $1.00 $3.00 Tr. pkt. oz Solanam, Oapsioastrum (Jerusalem cherry) $0 jO $0.26 Verbena, Dreer's Mammoth, pink shades 30 1.25 purple shades 30 1.26 « " •• scarlet shades 30 1.25 ■ ■ <• striped shades 30 1.26 purewhlte 30 1.26 finest mixed 26 1.00 Tinea Rosea 16 -60 " Alba 16 .60 '■ " " Pura 16 .60 mixed 16 .40 Our Wholesale Price Liet and Garden Book or Retail Catalogue for 1906 has been mailed to all Florists; it you did not receive a copy write us HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. dreer's double-fkinged petunias Mention The FloriBts' Exchange when writing. iiEDIUTE DELIVERY Dcn I lU/Cnil 'I'he onlv red Carnation you ntU LAWJUB want. R.C., $1.00 per 1U«; un- rooted. $2.00 per 1110. WHITE LAWSON V:!y^,'^J^^i!i.*i£pef'm. VARIEGATED LAWSON V:%^t.m'^^ unrooted. $3,00 perlCO. DIUV I tUfCntl Thebestpink. B. C..*300per rlnK LAnoUn lou: unrooted, $1.60 per lOO. MBS. W. T. OM WAKE. Sport of Eochantref b. Improved Enchantress. 3 to 4 phades deeper. R. C, $10.00 per 100: unrooted, $5.00 per 100. Portland, Oreeon. Unrooted cuttinps received in fine shape and a.^tl8aed. S)8per cent. » ill root. — M.4X M. Smith. Maiion, Ind. Cuttings arrived in very Batis- faftory abape. Gunnab Teilm.^n. Elmhurst. N. J. Cuttings received in good order.— F. Bottjeh. CASH PLEASE. HENRY EICHHOLZ WAYNESBORO. PA. M*-nttnn The FlorlntP' KTPhnngp when wrlUnc New Carnation for 1906 WiePeileclloD It is all white Write now for full description. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, IND. Uentlon The FlortatB' Excbaofre whe» writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica $13.00 per lOo; $100.00 per looo Immediate Delivery. - All the novelties in CHRYSANTHEMUMS Feljrnary Delivery. If you did not receive my new list, SEND FOR IT. CHARLES n. TOTTY Madi&on, N. J. Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. ATTENTIO N CARNATION GROWERS t The Florists' Exch.\nge in its issue of January 27, next week, will contain a full and complete account of the Boston convention and e.vhibition of the American Carnation Society. This issue will be full of interest to all Carnation growers, will be retained, and will prove a most desirable one in which to advertise Carnation stock. Send in your advertisements now, and see how quickly your stock will be sold out. " THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane ^street, . - - - New YorR. Boz 1697 r^-w » 4 •rrwwvw ▼» wwrw9' MV MARVUAND ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE TRADE We The H. W.ber k Sons Co. of Oakland. Md. respectfully announce that '1»« ^ ». Hill Co of Richmond, 1ml.. have withdrawn from the contr,act made with us last epring. wherehy thej would "*'^i.''r^:.';i:;'Ma,' ^a^^^i^^^ •'irc^^^'nTS:£°^U^l>^B7:o'^l%. <300 plants,. Philadelphia, "•TiporT-'fr^om Ihrflr«'.rn?i'e''d places charact.ri.e the variety as t""? P-f -" Vou'J'onfiral'ml from Toronto and Philadelphia tavorabie reports indicate that the variety is bearing out our claims """ gur own stock at Oakland is in eleeant shaie. in extremely wet s»">n",?<^JJ»f »'J^,i^',t^„?lf S^ uathat thevarietvhasnot prdven satisfactory In all places tried, we are aatisncd that it win pro»<. oui •'■'''^l^h!lll'orfan^rcr.'?rh^a\'^/wm'fus\?;;,ina''t?-My M.rvla, d as per our "Ivertisements but Vfore shlppLg any stuck we eive to each and every one. the right to cancel all or any portion ot their orders w«r«i«i¥#- A We believe ^iU succeed everywhere : it is even better than last year. As a red and J MiSCTA^.*^ whit. It ha^ no competitor. Stock ready now. Prices for both varieties, 2.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, »100.00 per 1,000. THE H. W^EBER & SONS CO., OAKLAND, MD. M(>ntlnn Tht» Flnrlwtw' Wxftiangp wh^n writing. WELL-ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Roses CARNATIONS Pink Fiancee I.awsou Nelson Flaher Mrs Nelson (Uiardlan Angel I.lKtat Pink Enchantress Morning Glory 100 J6.00 1.50 :! 00 1.35 1.25 2.50 l.SO 1000 $50.00 12.60 25.00 10.00 10,00 20.00 12 50 Mrs. Patten Varlegatefl too $3.00 1000 $25.00 Red Estelle . Cardinal, 2.00 5.00 17.50 40.00 Boston Market. Lady Bountiful Flora Hill -White 1.60 12.50 .■i.OO 25.00 1.25 10.00 Fine, strotiKi^well root- 100 ed CutttUKB Liberty 53.00 Sunrise 8.00 Uncle John 2.00 Kalaerln 2.00 Perle .-. 2.00 ROSES 1000 J25.00 25.00 17.50 17 50 17.60 Wm. Askew. Chatenay Bridesmaid . Bride Ivory 100 2.00 1.60 1 50 1.50 1.50 1000 17.60 12.60 12.50 12 50 12.50 PETER REINBERQ 51 W^ ABASH AVENUE Mention The FlnrlBts' Exchange when writing. CHICAGO CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Prospector, scarlet sport from Maceo, the most productive scarlet grown, never splits ; at its best at Christmas. You can't afford to be without it ; $4.00 per hundred. Ruth riorgan, new pinli, lighter than Lawson, $1.0U per hundred. Lawson, Maeeo, H Fenn, Mrs. Patten $2.00, Enchantress, $3 00. H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing, STRONG, HEALTHY, ROOTED. CARINATIONS Cuttings from Clean Stock Ready Now. Per 100 lOOOO Oueen Looise, white $200 $16.00 Lawson, pink 2.00 16.00 Enchantress, light pink 2.60 20.00 Prosperity, variegated 2.60 20.00 Mrs. Fatten, variegated 8.(0 26. OO White Lawson 8.00 26.00 Unrooted Cuttings hair price. Discount on large orders. S. H. POWELL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. 351 Front Street. U-^ntton *h^ FVrU*"' WTflmng^ wh»n writing CARNATIONS Per lOO Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis 6.10 46.00 Lady Boiiiitifol 3.60 30.00 Knchantress SM 26.00 EBtelle ., ■■a-^f ^■^° LawBon, B. Market, Queen. Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong Healthy, excellent stock. Try a tew. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINOS Red Lawson tl.j.OO per 1000 "White Lawson I^-^Ji KiKliantress and Queen 1".J0 Pink Lawson and Flora Hill v. 50 C. WHITTON, City .St., I'tica, N. Y Mention The Floristi' Exchange when writing. January L'O 1906 The Florists' Exchange 67 Announcement. I beg to inform my friends in the trade that I am no longer repre- senting Sander & Sons, having accepted the European agency for the Yokohama Nursery Co., under the direction of MESSRS SUZUKI & IIDA, 31 Barclay St., N. Y., City, with offices in London, and through them I will engage in the importing and exporting of all kinds of Japanese stock, together with Orchids, Palms, and other Decorative Plants. Respectfully Yours, Upntlon Tb«* ri"rt«fii' Rirhnnee whpn wrltlTiB Qlendale »♦♦♦»♦•♦♦♦* New Variegated Carnation ♦ : : ♦ I Markings similar to Mrs. G. M. Bradt. A very large flower on strong stems, extremely free and healthy. A non-burster. A fancy of the highest type. ''Sample blooms expressed at $1.00 per dozen. All our carnations have ^ been rather late this season as elsewhere. That is the reason we have not been advertising " Glendale " as well as other varieties more extensively. Rooted cuttings $12.00 per 100: $100 per 1000 INTRODUCERS Chicago Carnation Co.. Joliet, III W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Ft. Wayne» ind. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS ^^ strong, Healthy and Thoroughly Rooted Cuttings of the following Varieties: per 100 per 1000 Victory (scarlet) S12.00 Cardinal (scarlet) <>.oo S50.00 PlamlnifO (scarlet) 2.00 15.00 IWatiley (scarletl 2.00 15.00 Plancee lUgbtiSlDlc).... 6.0a 50.00 l,awBoa, 2,00 15.00 per 100 per 1000 Enctiantress, 9^.00 s 15-00 Mrs. M. A. Patten, Var 2.50 20.00 Fair Maia (light pink). 2.00 is-oo Queen, (White) 2.00 15.00 Queen Iconise (white) 2.00 15.00 Boston Market(white) 2.00 15.00 250 of any one variety at one thousand rate. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. Write for discount on large orders. J. D. COCKCROFT, Northport, Long Island, N.Y. W^ntlnn Thi» flArliit** HJrrhnne* wh^n writlnr. ABUNDANCE The freest blooming of any carnation. A car- nation that pays for every Inch of bench room It takes up. For those who want quantity rather than extra size It la Just the thing. It can be brought Into bloom as early as you please, and continue all Winter Improving In size, quality of Sower and length and strength of stem. Reed accompanying letter from a well-known firm: Western Springs. III.. Nov. 15. 1905. Mr. Rudolph Fischer. Great Neck. L. I.. N. Y. Dear Sir: — We acknowledge receipt of the car- nation plant you Bend as, also the 50 cut blooms of your white variety. We received them a week ago yesterday and must say they are per- fectly fresh at this writing, besides being good sized aud stiff stem. We like the appearance of It very much, and would like you to send as a description wltb the price that you are going to offer rooted cuttings at this season, also your best price to us per thousand. Very truly yours. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Per J. S. Wilson. Price, per rooted cuttings: $1.75 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates; 60 at 100 rates. Unrooted Cuttings same price, wltb 25 extra wltb each bundred. R. FISCHER, Great Neck, L. I. Mention The Florists' Exohaoge when writinf. "'"fc ^""'"°" Ruth Morgan Produces more Uuiii twice as many blooms as Lawson ; a little lighter in color. Not quite as large. Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. J. W.Adams & Co. Springfield. Mass. Mention The Florists' E^chanee when writing. Tlie Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DlssemlnaUon 1806. »2.oe per doz. , »I2.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and lohn Hartie, Indianapolis, Ind. Mention The FV.rHtB' Klchanije when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pini Carnation Booted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlngham, Mass. ROOTED CARNATION CITTINOS and POT PLANTS Ready Now Rooted cuttings. 2 In. pots. Per 100 lOUO Per 100 lOOO. .. $2.00 $16.00 $2.50 $20.00 The Queen, Boston Market Queen Louise, Lawson Hurlowarden, Vesper, Enchantress, Ethel Ward, Beatrice, Lady Bountiful, t Mrs. Patten, f WhiteLawson 3.60 30.00 Fred Burki 6.00 Cardinal 6 00 2.00 18.00 2.60 22. OU 2.50 20.00 3 00 25.00 3.60 30.00 4.00 36.00 Fiancee. 6.00 60.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly. R.I. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. A. DIMMOCK. PINK PATTEN BriKbter ttian Cawson First Class Certificate at Boston and Tarrytown. MIKADO strictly Fancy First Ciass Certificate American Carnation Society at Chicago. PRICES Per lOo. Sio.oo; per looo, SSo.oo 250 at 1000 rate. Send for Descriptive Circnlar PATTEN & CO. Tewksbury, 9Iass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, 8TK0NG, HEALTHY, BOOTED CARNATIONS, Cuttings from clean stock. We have 50»ooo plants for stock. Orders bcoked Tor delivery February 1. 1906. Per 100 Per 1000 3Iay Nay lor, white yueen Liouise, white [ HarlowardeD, crimson 1 co nn c i e nn Lawson.plnk V$2.00$1B.OO Joost, pink I Prosperity, variegated > BucliantreHB, light pink i 2.50 20.00 Daheim, crimson. ) 2 BO Patten. variegated t ^ nn ok nn White rawBon. white i ^ °° ^^ "" Vari^igiated Lawsoo I Red Lawson f 5.00 Discount on large orders. - 6 percent, discount for cash with order. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Mention "Rie Florist*' Exchange when writing. I\.ooted Cutting^s OF CARNATIONS and GERANIUMS Carnations for February delivery as foUi.ws: Queen L'uiee, at SlU per lOU": Lady B'^untl- tul. Richmond Gem. Wm. Penn and M. A. Patten, at $'25 per 1000: Harry Fenn and Mrs. E. X. Nelson, at J15 per lUUO. Geraniums— Of these I am sold f nt of all that I can supply until the 5t,h of March. Will have about lon,000 for the month of March (rooted cuttings, no pot plants.) Send for lists of Carnations and Geraniums. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa. Uentlon Tbe llorlBts* Exchtiugu wiitru wrltluK. 68 The Plori-sts' t^xchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Wez-Uy Medlam of InterchanSe Jor norists, Nnrseirmen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post OBce as Second Class Mattel Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NE!\A/ YORK Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW T W n rv . CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La Salle Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1,00. Foreign countrieB in postal union, .$2.50. Payable in advance. Remit bv ISxpress Money Order draft on New Yorli PoBt Oflice Money Order or Registered Letter. Tlie address label indicates the datevrhen subscription expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. AOVERTISINQ RATES. One-haJf inch, 76c.; %-inch, »1.00; 1-Inch, 11.86. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Hate Card, showing dis- count of lOc. 16c., J6o., or l6o. per Inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this ofnce 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must bo accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. PETER BARR, the veteran English seedsman, who did grand work in connection with tlie narcissus family, is now maicing a special study, at his home in Kirn, Scotland, of primulas and auriculas. He has now 1,200 plants to select from. HORTICULTUR.A.L DIRECTORY AND TEAR BOOK, 1906. — Publishers, The Journal of Horticul- ture, London, Eng. — Tliis handy reference boolt con- tains, among much other useful information, lists of the leading florists, nurserymen and private gar- deners in the United Kingdom, and on the Continent of Europe. To those seeking business dealings with firms on the other side of the Atlantic, it should be found of greatest service. ALFRED DIMMOCK has severed his connection with Sander & Sons, St. Albans, England, and Bruges, Belgium, after a quarter century of service with that concern. Mr. Dimmock has w-atched the firm's busi- ness grow from three houses and four men to the present extensive proportions of the two establish- ments in England and Belgium He has crossed the Atlantic in the interests of Sander & Sons tor 18 years, and being desirous, for family and other reasons, of discontinuing his present position, has accepted the agency in Europe of the Yokahama Nursery Company, with offices in London, where he w-ill engage in a general plant importing and export- ing business, under the direction of Messrs. Suzuki & lida. 34 Barclay street. New York. Mr. Dimmock informs us that he will still cross the Atlantic occasionally, and that he will be most happy at all times to receive his American friends and give them all the possible horticultural and other information they may desire. We feel sure that Mr. Dimmock's many friends in the United States will join with ourselves in wish- ing him the greatest success in his new venture. The Late Samuel B. Parsons A Tribute. My eyes grow moist when I read of his death. It seems as if Ihe sweetness and beauty of the flowers he loved so well had entered his soul. As a nursery- man he was in the front rank; as an author he was an authority. I saw him only once in the Winter of 1SS9. I never had a more interesting visit in my life. It seemed as if I was absorbing the best of one of the grandest of men. We covered the field of ar- boriculture and floriculture, and then drifted into poetry. He was a personal friend of Whlttier. and read some of his poems with such enthusiasm that it threw a new glow into those lines. In subsequent years memory has feasted on that visit. He was then an old man, but there had come to him a repose of soul, and the "sweetness and light" borrowed from a higher sphere — a blending of two worlds in a full orbed life. If a few hours could be such a pleasing memory and of such lasting benefit to one man, surely the radiations of his whole life would be among the world's riehe¥!.t be.nedictif^ijs. C. S. HARRISON York, Neb, The American Carnation Society. On Wednesday and Tluir.'^day. January 24 and 2.5, will be held at Boston, Mass., the fifteenth annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, the second visit of the society to the Hub, it having met there in 1895, a gathering which left the most pleasant of memories. Secretary Herr pre- dicts, and indications point to his prediction being fulfilled, that more carnation blooms will be dis- played in Horticultural Hall next week than has been the case at any previous time or place since the divine flower has been put on exhibition, either in this country or anywhere else in the world. Surely such a magnificent presentation is woi'th a lung journey to see, and every one interested in carnations should make it a point to be present. The statements may be platitudinous, but we think we are safe in saying that no flower of modern times has become more firmly fixed in the affections of the people than the carnation. And tlie demand fnr it is a continuous one: showing itself in a more intensified form around holiday times; a condition pei'haps never more strongly in evidence than at the recent Christmas period. There can, we think, be no question that the work of the American Carnation .Society has been largely responsible for this gratify- ing state of affairs. It lias been the aim of the soci- ety to improve the flower it champions in ever.v way. It has been liberal in its premium offerings; guarded as to its certificates endor.sing merit; its meetings liave been given up to full discussions of subjects tending to the betterment and simplification of methods of culture, whei-eby the best results can be obtained. Perhaps the progress achieved is more apparent to those of us who have attended regularly all the annual conventions and exhibitions of the society than to others not similarly and fortunately situated. And when we recall the first real show of the Carnation Society held at Buffalo, N. Y., Febru- ary 16, 1892, and compare it with recent grand dis- plays, and, particularly with the Boston exhibition next week, we shall be compelled to admit that gi- gantic strides have been made; that the labors of the American Carnation Society have been most bene- ficial, and that the far-seeing men who planned its organization, shaped its course, and supported it at all hazards, "builded better than they knew." In this association and its achievements we have at least one very tangible example of the practical bene- fit of specialized effort, when rightly directed. Not only are the products of the American Carna- tion specialists valued at home, but they are gradu- ally winning their way into favor abroad, particu- larly in England, where American varieties are being grown in large numbers. So great is the interest in the flower in the United Kingdom that we read of suggestions to hold a Midwinter exhibition of carna- tions in that country. The program of the Boston meeting, and a list of the prizes to be offered there, appeared in our issue of January 6. A branch of culture that the society might do well to encourage, through its exhibitions, is the grow- ing of carnations in pots and pans. We are led to make this suggestion through reading the remarks of President Fisher before the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston, this week. When speaking of the carnation of the future, he said: "In the near future, varieties of carnations especially adapted for the purpose, will be grown in pans, and meet with a ready .sale and increasing demand. Dwarf, com- pact-growing, free-flowering varieties will be the type, in varied shades of color. Think how well grown specimens of a scarlet, for instance, would sell at Christmas!" A subject mooted previously, and which again has been called to notice, is the necessity of .some emend- ation of the society's system of registration, whereby may be eliminated therefrom statements as to comparative and other qualities of a new carnation, set forth by originators when registering it, and subscribed to by the society over the signature of its official when publicly announcing the registra- tion. The practice complained of has assumed quite an aggravated form, is. as we see it. entirely outwith the registration plan, and should be curtailed, being altogether unnecessary for the purpose in view. The matter is one well worthy of discussion at the meet- ing next week. With the view of making its influence as wide- spread as possible, the society in all probability will go to Toronto, Ontario, next year. Canada has already provided two vice-presidents for the organi- zation: the election of a president from the Dominion would be a courteous act. one. we feel sure, that would be highly appreciated, and one in keeping with the society's policy that has prevailed for a few years back, to have its presiding officer located in or near the meeting place. Great preparations have been made by the Boston people for the entertainment of the delegates to the convention. A profitable time, educational and enjoyable, is assured, and the carnation man who mi.sses the treat, as a whole, will ever regret it. A delegation of the reception committee of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston will meet all trains on arrival at north and south terminals and at Back Bay and Huntington Avenue Stations of the N. Y. N. H. and H. and B. and A. R. R. on Wednes- day morning, January 24. Members of this commit- tee fj\l wear a red badge. The Boston Meeting. The paper on "Carnations from a Wholesaler's Point of View," will be read by A. J. Guttman, New York, N. Y. The New England Passenger Association has grant- ed the rate of a fare and one-third for the meeting over all of their lines, excepting the Eastern Steam- ship Company. Your Secretary has made application at the same time to the Trunk Line Association and the Central Passenger Association for the same rate, and it will no doubt be granted. Parties coming to tlie con- vention should give themselves plenty of time to buy their tickets and get the usual certificate from the ticket agent at their home office entitling them to the reduced fare. There will be more flowers staged in Boston on January 24. 1906, than have ever before been exhibited at one time and place in the world, and every car- nation man. who can, should attend this meeting. Variety Registered. By George B. Anderson, Hyde Park, Mass. RED WARRIOR, a bright scarlet, very tree bloomer, strong gi'ower; average stem at this time eighteen inches; blooms three to three and one halt inches. A cross between Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Bradt. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. OUR READERS' VIEWS Seed Adulteration. Editor Florists' Exchange: The accompanying dicision of the Honorable Attorney-General, in reference to the Department's work in securing samples of seeds, grass, clover, etc., and publishing the names of those who are found to be selling adulterated seeds, is self-explanatory. B. T. GALLOWAY. Chief of Bureau. Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Washington, January 12, 190G. The Secretary of Agriculture: Sir: — The agricultural appropriation act of March o, 1905, under the subhead "Botanical investigations and experiments,"' provides (33 Stat. S61, S69); The Secretary is hereby directed to obtain in the open market samples of seeds of grass, clover or alfalfa, test the same, and if any such seeds are found to be adulterated or misbranded, or any seeds of Canada blue grass (Poa com- pressa) are obtained under any other name than Canada blue grass or Poa compressa, to publish the results of the tests, together with the names of the persons by whom the seeds were offered for sale. In your letter of December 2, 190.^, you say that, in pursuance of the above provision, you have purchased samples of the various seeds mentioned, tested the same, found a number of the samples to be adulterated, and intend— subject to my opinion as to the legality thereof — to publish the results of the tests, together with the names of the persons by whom the seeds were offered for sale. You say, however, that "it has been suggested that Congress did not have the pow^er to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to go into the open market and purchase samples of seeds, to test the same and to publish the names of the persons by whom the seeds were offered for sale, regardless of the fact that the seeds may have been sold in the State in which they were raised, and were never, at any time, shipped from one State or Territory to another." If the provision in question were a regulation of commei'ce or police, there would be some force in this suggestion. But the statute cannot, I think, properly be regarded as a commercial or police regulation. It does not prohibit or restrict the sale of misbranded or adulterated seeds. It simply provides for the dis- semination of information in regard to those matters. It is true, the effect of the information so imparted may be to lessen the sale of misbranded or adulterated seeds; but that is not sufficient to transform a meas- ure intended for the education and enlightenment of the public into a regulation of commerce or police. Such a view would prevent the Government from publishing any information whatever upon the sub- jects of agriculture, manufacture and commerce, be- cause the tendency of all such information is to pro- • mote or restrict those pursuits. So far as the statute in question is concerned, the sale, shipment and transportation of the seeds men- tioned remains entirely un trammeled. It is yet for Congress in the exorcise of its power over interstate and foreign commerce, and for the States, in the ex- ercise of their police powers, to regulate and con- trol this matter w^ithin their respective jurisdictions. A bill was introduced at the second session of tlie .^Sth Congress (H. R. 9(169) and reintroduced at the present session of the ri9tb Congress (H. R. 44S0). which in terms prohibits the introduction into this country and the interstate shipment of adulterated and misbranded seeds, and their sale in the District of Columbia and the Territories of the ITnited States, and makes a violation of the act a misdemeanor, pun- ishable by fine and imprisonment. Here, of course, is regulation, and for that reason it is confined to sub- jects within the jurisdiction of Congress. But the provision in question in no wise regulates, it simply educates and enlightens the general public as to the fraud that is being practiced upon them. The Department of Agriculture was established "to diffuse among the people of the TTnited States useful information on siibjeots connected with agriculture in the most general and comprehensive sense of that word, and to procure, propagate and distribute among the people new and valuable seeds and plants" (Act May ir.. lRfi2, r. 72. Sec. 1. 12 Stat. 3S7: Sec. .^20 Rev. Stat.V In pursuance of the general Dolicv thus indi- cated. Congress has from time to time authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to make investigations and experiments and publish information in regard to the January 20, 1 »06 The Flori^t^' Bxc ha n se 69 vai-iuus branches of agriculture, to puroliase and dis- triljute valuable seeds, to publish statistics concern- ingr tlie cotton crop, to investigate the various dis- eases of animals and report as to the means for their prevention and cure, to investigate meteorological conditions and distribute weather forecasts, to in- vestigate the adulteration and false labeling of foods, drugs, beverages and condiments and report the re- sult in bulletins of the Department, etc. It is now too late to question the authority of Con- gress to establish the Department of Agriculture and authorize such investigations, experiments and publi- (■ation.s. If not expressly granted, it must be taken to be an implied power — one inherent in the sovereign- ty of the nation. Its exercise in no way conflicts with the reserved powers of the States, but tends to fa- cilitate their action upon such matters, and is neces- sary to the due execution of the powers expressly granted to the General Govei-nment. It would be a narrow view that would prohibit Congress from dis- seminating useful information. The investigations, experiments and publications so authorized are not limited to the domain of inter- state and foreign commerce. But, it will be ob- served, when Congress proceeds to regulate and con- trol the sale, shipment or transportation of any such articles, it confines its legislation to the interstate or foreign field, or to places under its exclusive juris- diction. In the present case. Congress has not, as already pointed out, attempted to regulate the sale, shipment or transportation of adulterated or misbranded seeds. It has simply directed the Secretary of Agriculture to do what any individual may do. A leading maga- zine is at the present time engaged in exposing the fraud and deception practiced upon the people in the sale of certain patent medicines. No one would think of suggesting that such exposure amounts to a regu- lation of commerce or police by the magazine, because it does not possess governmental powers. But the fa-ct that Congress does possess governmental pow- er and may make regulations of commerce or police in regard to matters within its jurisdiction, cannot transform a measure for the dissemination of knowl- edge into such a regulation. Doubtless but for the fact that Congress has di- rected the name of the seller of the misbranded or adulterated articles to be published, no question would have arisen in respect to this legislation. But that fact in no way alters the character of the legisla- tion. It still remains a measure for the dissemina- tion of useful information in regard to seeds, the publication of the name of the seller being only an incidental matter. It is true the seller may in some cases be innocent of any intentional deception. Still he has sold misbranded seed, and the publication goes no further than to state that mere fact. Besides, the question as to what information shall be published about these investigations and experiments is en- tirely for the determination of Congress. I see no constitutional objection, therefore, to youi' carrying out the mandate of the law. Respectfully. (Signed) WILI^IAM H. MOODY. Attorney-General. Should the Nurseryman Guarantee His Trees? Editor Florists' Exchange: In your issue of January 6, 190S. Ernest Hemming asks the above question. A nurseryman should guarantee trees, shrubs, etc.. to be clean, true to name, well rooted and in every way in a suitable condition for satisfactory results; then it it is large stock which has been well transplanted, there is no more risk of losing it than in transplanting small stock from nursery rows. If a retail nurseryman sends to a wholesale firm for stock, do they replace any losses from death? If we send to Europe tor stock and the consignment is dead on receipt from some cause, say, from poor packing, we have to pay duty and other expenses for the stock, if not paid in advance. Take for example, grafted clematis, which plants often start all right, make quite a growth, then die right off. The same thing sometimes hap- pens the second Summer. Is a nurseryman respon- sible here? He is often expected to make good, in either case. Again, take magnolias, altheas and catalpas; as they do not start with lilacs, people think they must want water, and when the ground is much too wet and cold for root action, the plants are watered every day till the loots are all rotted. Then the purchaser expects the man who sold the plants to replace them. The nurseryman who guarantees his stock, after it leaves his place in g-ood shape, is very new to the business; or he is a fool, or something worse. Detroit, Mich. S. TAPLIN. Plant Meteorology. Editor Florists' Exchange: Is not E. Landreth getting a bit "poetic"when he talks of arctic "poppies, violets and bluebells of extraordinary strong perfume?" I was not aware that poppies and bluebells were remarkable for per- fume anywhere; and the only violets I have met with in the north are qt 'te scentless. I have botanized as far north as Novaya Zemlia. and have found flowers, as a rule, without scent, the two exceptions being Ranunculus Pallasi and a mathiola. This is probably accounted for by the perpetual daylight during the flowering season, as there being no night-flying moths to attract, scent is not a necessity for fertilization. The 24 hours daylight Is also responsible for the rapid growth which is such a feature of the arctic Summer rather than the supposed electrical influ- ences, which are not by any means "marked" but rather the reverse, at any rate in the Polearctic region. England. CHAS. E PEARSON. California Maidenhair Ferns. Editor Florists' Exchange: In this part of California we have two very im- portant types ot the maidenhair fern, namely, the Adiantum emarginatum giganteum, and the Adian- tum chilense. The former is a very rare fern, not only in its wild state, but also in cultivation. Its natural habitat is in the cool, dark recesses of canyons, sloping to the north, and at altitudes of 3,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level. It prefers partial shade and abundant moisture. It grows in clumps, generally forming dense rounding ones, and the fronds attain a length of from 2 to 4 feet, with jet black wiry stems of great prominence and beauty. Clumps ot these terns, with their misty, delicate sprays ot rich emerald green foliage, and Jet black stems, make plants ot surpassing beauty and mag- nificence. In fact, we accredit them with being the most handsome and showy ot all the adiantums. These plants thrive surprisingly under cultivation. We have removed a number ot heavy clumps from the woods, and by giving partial shade and plenty ot moisture, have succeeded admirably in makin.t^ them grow. The fern is deciduous and dies down every Winter. Adiantum chilense is a type of maidenhair fern which grows only about a foot in height. It grows luxuriantly during the Winter months in California, and is found at elevations of from 100 to 2,000 feet above sea level. It has delicate, light green fronds, with copper colored stems, and attains about a toot in height. It is used very extensively by the Cali- fornia florists during its growing season, which is generally from October until June. Both of these types of adiantums are found in California, Oregon, and Washington, and occasion- ally in British Columbia. Grizzly Flats, Cal. S. L. WATKINS. obtained in 1899; the year 1903 being second with 14!); and 1902 third, with 146. Thirty-three varieties are credited to igOS.and five to 1906. In a work of this kind, the compilation of which must have entailed a great deal ot labor and re- search, it Is, of course, very dlfflcult to avoid errors. Notwilhst.andlng the minor drawbacks that present themselve.s, the book will be found of Immense ser- vice to all who in any way require to consult a handy reference volume for the nomenclature of roses. The price of the book (paper) is $1.50, and copies can be obtained through the publishers of The Florists' Exchange. ' z [ ©bituarp ) ^ BOOKS RECEIVED. NAMES OF ROSES, by L6on 'Simon and P. Coche't. Published by the Librairie Horticole, 84 Bis Rue de Grenelle, Paris, France, 1906. The present volume is the second edition of this very useful work. The former list ot names has been greatly added to, and several ot those previously misspelled have been corrected. Our old fi-iend Mme. Ferdinand Jamin is now clothed in her right name, and permits of no further dispute or discussion. In all there are 11.016 names listed. The class to which each variety belongs, the originator, the year in which it appeared, and the color, are all given. The prin- cipal rose growers who have obtained new varieties are enumerated; and includes such American firms as t'onard & Jones, West Grove, Pa.; Cook & Son, Balti- more, Md.; Dingee & Conard. West Grove, Pa.; Feast, Baltimore, Md.; Peter Henderson & Company, New York,; B. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. ; Hoopes Brothers & Thomas, West Chester, Pa.; Hopp '& Lemke, Grand Rapids, Mich.; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., (wrongly given Manda & Pitcher); John N. May, Summit, N. J., Nanz & Neuner, Louis- ville, Ky. We miss the name ot Alexander Mont- gomery; and the rose Wellesley is also omitted from the list. In the number of varieties obtained each vear, a record of which is given from ISOO to 1906 inclusive— the enumeration being, we think, some- what premature so far as the present year is con- cerned—it is shown that the largest number, 150, was J. A. Budlong. In the passing away of Joseiih Albert iiudlong on Sunday afternoon, January 14, at the Sweedish hos- pital in Chicago, where he was carried after an accident which occurred on the forenoon of the pre- ceding day, the commercial horticultural profession loses a prominent pioneer and leading exponent, the community an ideal citizen, his acquaintances a fond companion and his family a loving member. Mr. Budlong was born in Cranston, R. I., March 17, 1841, and was in his 65th year. He was descended from old New England stock and an agriculturalist by heredity, the early part ot his life's work having been performed on the farm of his father who was a successful market gardener ot his day. Shortly after reaching his majority he went to work in Prov- idence for a while, and in 1862 came to Chicago where he was associated with his brother, Lyman A., who had preceded him to the West by five yeai-s, in the market garden and pickle business, A few years later he returned East, and on February 1, 1866 married in Brooklyn, N, Y., Miss Teresa Smith and to them three children were born, two of whom, Albert H. Budlong and Mrs. Phil. Schupp, with their mother, survive him. On coming back to Chicago he formed a copartner- ship with his brother which prospered for seventeen years, and about twenty years ago he entered the florists' business as a grower, taking into his posses- sion greenliouses which he had previously erected and leased. The business prospered and increased and eight years ago a wholesale store was opened downtown. Mr. Budlong was one of the pioneers of Bowman- ville now a prosperous section of the city about eight miles north ot the business center. Here he had lived, happily surrounded by his children and grandchildren, attending closely to his business until a few years ago when all the details ot the manage- ment were turned over to his son and his son-in-law. Mr. Budlong had tor a number of years been devoted to bicycling and skating, roller or ice, in all of which, notwithstanding his years, he was very expert. His annual trips on his bicycle from Chicago to Prov- idence and return are well known. He was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Providence Lodge, No. 711, of Jefferson, and Corinthian Chapter, Royal Arch Chapter, Apollo Commandery, Knights Templar, and Oriental Con- sistory of Chicago. The accident from the effects of which he died occurred on Saturday morning at 9:15 o'clock, at the corner ot Foster and Robie streets. Two ap- I proaching coal wagons and some children playing near the electric car track had caused the motor- I man of an oncoming car to apply his brakes, seeing which Mr. Budlong attempted to pass in front of the car just as the bi-akes were released and a col- 1 lision ensued. Many broken bones and internal in- juries resulted, and though the injured man regained consciousness, human aid was unavailing and death ensued on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, as stated. The funeral was held on Wednesday after- noon at 2 o'clock. W. K. W. William Kreiger. In the death of William Kreiger. Qf Des Moines, la., one of the pioneer florists of that city has passed, away. He was born in Germany 62 years ago, and educated in the "old school" of horticulture. He went from Boston to Des Moines 25 years ago, and built and ooerated a small range of glass for a num- ber of years. The enterprise finally failed. He then managed the IngersoU avenue greenhouses for some time, afterward being employed with the Iowa Seed Company; and I. W. Lozier, the florist. Of late he had not been employed. He died suddenly at the street car sheds, whither he had gone to visit his son-in-law. A widow and several grown children are left to mtiurii his loss. W. T. Captain William H. Mann, formerly a nurseryman at Normal and Bloomington, III., died, December 24, 1905. He was born in Kentucky SO years ago. As a young man he served through the Mexican War, and later in the Civil War, at the close of which he entered the nursery business. Subsequently he engaged in orange growing in Florida; and in the great frost that visited that State several years ago. lost $100,000 worth of trees in a single night. Cap- tain Mann was one of the founders of the Illinois Horticultural Society. 70 The Florists' Exchange The Story of a Successful Florist. Tweiily-liv.> v.-ars ago, on December 2S, was the wedding- day of Oust. H. Taepke, of Detroit, Mieh., the anniversary of which was recently celebrated. I'jion the night of Mr. Taeplie's wedding he lost all he had at stake, which was four small houses, each ■10 by 10 feet in size. They were heated by old- fashioned brick flues through which they caught fire and burned to the ground. Misfortune did not stop there, however, for the night turned bitterly cold, and the "next morning everything that was not burned was frozen stiff. Happily, Mr. Taepke mar- ried a Miss Katherine Waltz, daughter of Frederick Waltz, Detroit's pioneer nurseryman. She was a lover of flowers, and worked hand in hand with her unfortunate husband. They borrowed sufficient money to rebuild their plant, although none was to be had until the following Summer. But when Sum- mer came it saw our friend again upon the market with his first load, consisting of just three boxes of as.sorted foliage and bedding plants. These he sold for the sum of nine dollars with which he purchased a piece of garden hose, so that his wife's burdens might be lightened. With such a beginning. Mr. Taepke has stuck to it with dogged perseverance un- til to-day he has something to show for his pains. At his Elmwood avenue plant there is a range of fifteen fair-sized houses. In addition to these he has a new plant on McClellan avenue, consisting of three houses, each 150 by 30 feet, and land equal to two city blocks. There is also a retail store at 95 Gratiot avenue, which is second to none. Few families have been as fortunate as the Taepke family. There are four children, all grown up and in good health; and in twenty-five years there has not been a single death to mar the family happiness. CARNATIONS The Carnation of the Future. (Read before the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston January 10, 1906. by Peter Fisher. "The Carnation of the Future" Is 'the subject as- signed to me to-night. We think of the past with its attainments or failures. We live in the present, and see it recede to the past like a scene in a kalfe- discope. The future is mythical, and hazy. No man knows what it has in store for us; we can only guess, in a measure. Looking backward for a moment and judging from what has been, and is being accom- plished, we may form a pardonable estimate of what will, or may be, done toward the development of the "Carnation of the Future." To make any true progress we must always have an "ideal" to work up to, but the ideal carnation is always just a little in advance of us. We think to grasp it, and find something imperfect instead; and as we look again, day-dreaming, and we see our ideal ever ahead, in all its beautiful and varied shades of colors, perfection of form, and luxuriant growth. This is well; for were perfection attain- able here, progress would cease. Imagine if you can, a type of carnations, in beautiful and varied shades of popular colors, so far in excess of the best of to-day in point of size, as to rival the American Beauty rose, and sold at prices unheard of. This is within the range of possibility; we are steadily but surely com- ing up to this standard. In the near future varieties of carnations specially adapted for the purpose will be grown in pans, anfl meet with a ready sale and increasing demand. Dwarf, Wedded Twenty-fiveYears. Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Taepke, Detroit, Mich. As an employer. Mr. Taepke has the proud honor of having help still with him that started under him when first he needed assistance. One employee, John Kraft, will have completed his twenty-five years of service with Mr. Taepke in the Spring. All his em- ployees have great respect for him, as shown by the beautiful present they made him— a large silver tray, bearing a handsome silver tea set. Upon the tray are engraved the names of all Mr. Taepke's em- ployees. The Concordia Singing Society sent a beautiful cut glass wine set, upon a silver tray. In addition to these elaborate gifts there were numerous others. A plea.sant feature of the celebration was that the mothers of both Mr. and Mrs. Taepke were present in good health. Friends and relatives came in such numbers that it was necessary to erect a canopy to the greenhouse where all refreshments were served. Mr. Taepke has been a member of the Concordia Singing Society for the past 34 years. He is also a member of the S. A. F. and of the American Car- nation Society, and is a constant attendant at the con- ventions of these organizations. HARRY, Chemical Constituents of Chrysanthemums 'I'll'- priiicipal cliiniical con.stituonts of tlie chi-ysan- Ihcmuni are .said by M. George Truffaut to be in order of their importance: — one, lime; two, phos- jihoric acid; three, potash; four, soda; Jive, mag- nesia; six, nitrogen; .seven, silica; eight, sulphuric acid; nine, oxides of iron and maganese; ten, chlor- ine. In the flowers, nitrogen exsists abundantly as well as phosphoric acid, magnesia and potash; "lime exsists in the leaves, and large quantities of silica in the roots. The compost recommended by M. Truffaut in the ".lournal de la Soeiete Nationale d'Horticulture de France" as the outcome of his in- vestigation, consists of; "Leaf mold, one part; mold fi-om old cucumber bed, one part; coarse sand, one part; loam, one part; wood ashes, one-fourth part. Over this is dusted a small proportion (one per cent.) of pho.sphate of lime." compact-growing, free-flowering varieties will be the type, in varied shades of color. Think how well grown specimens of a scarlet, for instance, would sell at Christmas. After another season of experience and close observation, I am more tlian ever convinced that the best carnations of tlie future will be grown indoors exclusively, much in the same manner as roses are handled to-day. By this method of culture, you will obtain a steady supply of blooms, superior in every way to fieldgrown plants. But the houses in which the plants are grown should run north and south, not east and west, as during the hot Summer months there is a decided advantage in a north and south, as a growing house; and with this thorough root action the difference in number of blooms obtained will scarcely be perceptible, with a decided advantage in quality in favor of the north and south house during liot Spring days. Benches will be best for this method, those with tile bottoms preferable, as they will be beneficial in retaining moisture, and keeping the roots cool. Not less than five inches of soil should be used, as shallow benches require too much watering during hot days, which tends to sour the soil. A large, wide span roofed structure, with fcontin- uous ventilation on each side of the ridge, and at the sides, will be the type of greenhouse best suited for this purpose. The dissemination of the carnation of the future will be along different lines from that of the past or present. A strict record of its merits and faults will be kept in tabulated form, at least two years prior to distribution, stating how many blooms It will produce per square foot of bench space; how many plants to the square foot, date when cutting of blooms commenced; when plants were thrown out, and number of salable or split blooms picked from a given bench each day. These records will be kept for inspection at any time. A synopsis of this report will be added along with the adver- ti.sement of the cuttings, and placed on the exhibition tables when new varieties are shown, and the con- fidence of the trade will be restored. Then as our successors in business look up the records of our past and present methods, they will draw the cloak of charity over the past. But the blush of shame will tint the cheeks of some, as they reflect on the shady methods, it may be of a parent wlio lias passed beyond. Chicago Carnation Company, Joliet, 111. Joliet is situated just forty miles from Chicago and is, by the express trains on the Rock Island Railroad, reached in sixty minutes. The population is upwards of thirty five thousand and the inhabitants are justly proud of the famous stone quarries and the rolling mills, but not less so of the fame and rep- utation acquired within the past decade by the specialists who have won for the city a national name as a carnation center. The Chicago Carnation Company was established here in 1897 near the home of Mr. H. N. Higin- botham, who, though not now a stockholder, was instrumental in placing the company on a firm foot- ing. James Hartshorne, the manager, was the origin- ator of the company, and it has been under his man- agement that the organization has reached its present high standing and success. The glass area embraces 120,000 square feet in twenty houses divided into two sections, the east range and the west range. The latter is devoted to carnations exclusively, as is the former with the ex- ception of two hou.ses of roses and one in which are grown violets, sweet peas and antirrhinum for the downtown store, a retail department, which is an important factor in the concern's business, of which a word may be said here. This is the third year of the retail store and the business, which was satis- factory the first year, showed an increase of fifty per cent, the second year, and thus far this season has shown an advance of twenty per cent, over last year's receipts at the same period. Fred H. Rowe is in charge of the store and has three assistants. The store building is an attractive one containing a com- modious sales and show room, attractively arranged and is surrounded by greenhouses containing five thousand feet of glass and devoted to decorative, fiowering and bedding plants, also to the production of lily of the valley. To return to the greenhouses. The west range is heated by hot water under pressure and the east range by steam, tlie hot water system being favored by tlie manager. This year one liundred thou.sand carnation plants were lioused. The col- lection of varieties is choice and extensive, and their perfect condition throughout is ample proof of a knowledge of their requirements and the uni- form watchfulness and care with which they are ad- ministered. A trip through the houses with Mr. Hartshorne is a delightful horticultural treat. The first house entered was devoted to a -seedling of Mr. Rudd's, .scarlet, about the color of Bstelle, a good sized flower, never bursting the calyx, a free bloomer, but es- pecially noticeable for its length of stem — from four to five feet— making it especially desirable for decora- tive purposes, called though not yet registered. Sky- rocket. Then came a block of Mrs. M. A. Patten which has had a good sale. Glendale, originated by W. J. & M. S. _ Vesey, shows up well as an improved Mrs. Bradt having a better stem, and being more robust and a freer bloomer. Twelve thousand Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson are in good condition, but will have tp make way after this season for the new acquisition by tlie company. Aristocrat from 30,000 to 40,000 plants of which will be put in next Fall. The Aristocrat is in color in the same cla.ss as the Lawson but is brighter and shows other superior qualities. Twelve thousand White Lawson have proved the most profitable white for market grown here, but for quality can not compare with Lieutenant Peary (Ward) dissemnated la.st year and promising here to be superior to White Lawson and Lady Bountiful. The flower, stem and all details show up favorably and it will be grown here in large quantities next season. The John K. Haines being put on the market this year, jointly by its namesalve of Bethlehem, Pa., and this concern, is a brilliant scarlet, free bloomer, good size and form; inclined to be a little sleepy in early Fall but the reverse after December 1, proving an excellent shipper. Lady Bountiful is one of the most satisfactory whites ever grown, but a little late in producing good flowers in the Fall; it is coming fine now. En- chantress, a grand flower in all ways, of which many benches are grown. Prosperity is hard to make profitable, yet they can't afford to drop it as some customers will ask for it and are willing to pay a good price for the flowers. Harlowarden is the only crimson grown and proves satisfactory until warm weather. A house devoted to novelties and seedlings on trial proved to be an interesting collection among which were noted. Imperial, (Haines) on the order of American Flag, very promising, effective in a bunch by itself, of good size and habit and in the opinion of Mr. Hartshorne a flower that will be popular. Diantha, a home seedling. Prosperity X Harlowarden, a delicate shade of crimson with white, fluted edge, an attractive novelty and one destined to travel. John Hartje's new seedling, clear, bright rose pink in color, fair size, extremely free, stem a little weak early in the season. Witterstaetter's seedling, J. A. Valentine, a wonderful vivid flesh pink color, large Jauuary 20, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 71 llower, growth on Lawson order, to be put on the market next year, and many other varieties which are on probation. The daybrealv colored I^awson whicli is to be dis- seminated from liere this year, thougli in limited stocli, is said to be a better shipper than Enchant- ress. Vartegated Lawson will be grown here in preference to Mrs. M. A. Patten. Scarlet Lawson which, though it may do for the masses, is loo bricky for select trade. Crusader which has been in the past the mainstay with this concern for scarlet, has improved evei'y year since it was placed on the market, but will be displaced by one of their own seedlings, now in its third year, and which has been given for convenience the cognomen, "Whopper," though when the time comes for registering a name has been selected which will certainly prove satis- factory to local pride. Of this glorious flower of which there is already a large stock Mr. Hartshorne said,"it is probably the largest flower on the place, with the spread of prosperity and the depth of Fian- cee, very free, color excellent, never splits." Cardinal shows up grandly, beating everything on earth for color. Fiancee is a niass of buds and blooms though a good many split, which is charged to heavy soil and temperature, difficulties which will be rectified next season. The manager said, the principal trouble was that it has too much constitution. He furthermore said that good flowers bring double the price of any other kind, and even split flowers, wired up, equalled in price those of an ordinary variety. It will be noted that much space is devoted to scarlet varieties and the company was in the un- usual position at Christmas to flU all orders from regular customers for flowers of this desirable color, and they could have had more had they called for them. Two hundred and fifty thousand carnation cuttings are now in the sand in the propagating houses and the usual annual crop in this department sums up to a million. WILLIAM K. WOOD. The McKinley National Memorial. Tlie trustL-us of tliL- M.jKilil'-y X;Uiuiiul Mi-nioniil Association, at a meetinK hefd m New York on May 10, approved a design submitted by its architect and- authorized a committee to cfose negotiations with a contractor and proceed at once with the work ul construction. This ouilding committee, consisting ul Hon. Franklin Murphy, Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss, Messrs. IS. VV. Bloomingdale, William A. Lynch, Wil- liam MeConway and Alexander H. Kevell, considered such bids as had been prepared accoramg to tne arch- itect's drawings and speeiHcations, anu on the 31st of May awarded the contract to the Harrison Granite Company of New York, with the provision that work be commenced at once and pushed to as quick a con- cfusion as conditions shall permit. The Association was incorporated in September, ISOI, and has since that time accumulated a fund in excess of Hve hundred thousand dollars. i'oUow- ing a policy described in its original statement to tile public nothing was done toward the construction of the memorial until a sufficient amount of funds was in hand to defray all bills. According to the plans now adopted all bills may be paid ■ from the fund in hand, and, while it is the intention of the Trustees to provide an endowment of one hundred thousand dollars, the income from which shall pro- vide for tlie proper maintenance of the property of the association, it is thought wise to proceed with the building of the memorial, trusting to future contri- butions to supply the endowment fund. The association has purchased and owns in fee- simple about twenty-hve acres of land adjoining West- lawn Cemetery in the western portion of the City of Canton, Ohio, including a mound some seventy feet in altitude, thought to be particularly appropriate for the purposes intended. Upon this will be built a mausoleum of pink Milford granite, circular in form, seventy-five feet in diameter at the base, and- about one hundred feet in height from the foundation. This structure will be reached by a flight of approacli steps fifty feet in width, in four runs, with wide land- ings between, constituting a rise of flfty-five feet in all. The hill will be terraced to conform with the landings on the staircase, presenting on the whole a terraced mound surmounted by the structure proper. At the base of the staircase, where will be built a plaza two hundred feet in width, lying transversely to the axis of a mall or main approach running through the property belonging to the association in a south-easterly direction to Linden avenue, that will be the natural approach from Uie heart of the city to the memorial. This approach from Linden avenue to the plaza will be about one thousand feet in length. It will be one hundred and seventy (ITO) feet in width at the plaza and fifty (50) feet in width at Linden avenue, with a water-way or "long water" in the cen- ter, running from the plaza five hundred and forty feet southeasterly, this water-way being eighty feet wide at the base of the plaza and fifty feet wide at its southeasterly extremity. Flanking the "long water" will be four rows of trees paralleling drive- ways, two on either side of the water-way, thus afford- ing the visitor an unobstructed view of the main ap- proach and the mausoleum, from the most southeast- erly point of the association's property. In a word, one being at the junction of Linden avenue and the mall will be. in effect, at the base of the monument. The Trustees of the Association have been at great pains and much expense to secure the very best tal- ent and artistic Judgment available. The jury that was appointed to select the architect was composed of two of the most eminent architects in America. Walter Cook of New York, and Robert S. Peabody. of Boston, and the distinguished sculptor, Daniel Chester French, of New 'York. Their decision based upon the merits of the designs submitted favored H. "Van Buren Magonigle. of New York city, one of the younger men In his profession, but one who has met with ex- ceptional success. He won the gold medal of the Architectural League of New York when but twenty- two, the Rotch traveling scholarship in architecture in Boston when twenty-six, and has been successful In many of the most important architectural competitions during the intervening years. The design he sub- mitted has the unqualified approval of the committee in charge, and, while of severe simplicity, there can l)o no doubt that it will prove eminently effective, characterizing the quiet dignity of the life of McKinley. On account of the lack of exterior decoration It is cullicult to convey through a newspaper print an et- lei:tivc idea of the architect's conception. The ac- companying picture, however, will give some idea of the general plan. The interior will he circular, fifty leet in diameter, and finished in light gray Knoxvillc marble. Excepting the doorway there will be no op- ening but that through the crown of the dome, this opening or oculus being filled with a ceiling light of glass. In the center of this mortuary chamber will be the sarcophagi, so designed that they appear as two in one. They are cut from single blocks of polished granite. The floor Is of marble of different tones, de- signed to unite the color of the walls and the sarco- phagi. McKinley Day. The Committee on McKinley Memorial for the American Carnation Society and S. A. F. O. H.. calls the attention of all florists in the United States to the nearness of the anniversary of our late Presi- dents' birthday, January, 29, 1906, "McKinley Day," also in color; a flne portrait of Mr. McKinley; with the words "Carnation Day, McKliiley's Birthday. Jan- uary 29. Wear his favorite flower; any color Is proper." The Imprint of the florist displaying the Iilacard Is also included. Postal cards and tags, with ajippropriate designs and wording all with the aim of Increasing trade .sales of carnations on January 2 9, have also been manufactured by Mr. Long. There is no question of the value and utility of these sevei-al devises; and they should have, as they surely merit, a large sale among the craft. Carnation Candace. Editor Florists" Kxch.iiig,-. The writer of this made three trips to Indianapolis last Winter to personally inspect and note the be- havior of this above named carnation; he also visited the introducers twice this Winter, in November and January, to see what progress the variety was mak- ing; and the more I see of this new flower the more firmly I am convinced that it Is a winner. It has many strong points that recommend it to the average florist. It is an easy grower, a free, continuous bloomer; the color is a bright cheerful and clear pink, a trifle lighter and brighter than that of Mrs. 9\ M?KINLEY NATIONAL MEMOR_lAL AT CANTONO-HIO H VAN B VRiN MAGC'NIGLE AR.CHITECT "WEST 38TH STR-EET N-Y-C- ZZZ33'' ^gX= ih' ^ ^ s when millions of our citizens will wear a carnation as a silent tribute to his memory. The committee has piepared a suitable display placard with a splendid likeness of President McKinley, announcing this anniversary, and showing- the action of the florists in the building of The National McKinley Memorial at <'anton, Ohio, the late President's home. This dis- play card cannot fail to remind many people of this custom, who otherwise might overlook the date. Upon receipt of any contribution of $1.00 or more to this fund, or a pledge to contribute 10 per cent, or up- ward of the carnation sales on January 29. 1906. the committee will mail to the "contributor this display j)Iacard. Dayton, Ohio. H. M. ALTICK, chairman. McKinley Day Cards. Tags and Placards. With his characteristic ingenuity and enterpri.se. Daniel B. Long, of Buffalo, N. Y.. has designed, and is publishing, attractive and appropriate display pl;i cards, ,post cards, and tags for McKinley Day purposes. The placard in heav>' and medium stock, of different sizes, bear a large red carnation, in color, bordered with a cluster of five carnation flowers, Lawson; has good long stems; and the shape of the bloom is ideal. It will readily be classed as a fancy, as it has splendid size, shape and color. It is a rare iiccurence to find a split calyx among the flowers. The stem is stiffer than that of Flora Hill, but not The Rlori-sts' E^xchange 73 REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The cut flower busi- ness does not show signs of improve- ment as yet. Whether or not it is the mild weather that keeps trade so quiet .lust now one can hardly tell. The only flower that seems to hold its own is American Beauty. These are selling fairly well, and the top grades are be- ing held at GOc each. Bride and Brides- maid are as yet not very plentiful, and are being held at about the same prices as quoted last week. As we stated at that time. Bridesmaid is the better seller of the two and realizes higher values. It should be noted, however, that there are a great many Brides- maid coming in which are off color, and for which the top prices cannot be obtained. The pale blooms are classed as Mermets by some of the dealers, and are sold along with that variety. Carnations are quite plentiful, and are selling rather slow^er than they were; the very best blooms coming in do not bring more than $5 per hundred. The standard varieties, such as Law^- son, are held at $4 for the best, and there is plenty of ordinary stock that is selling anywhere from $1 to $2 per hundred. Violets are quite plentiful and are seen on the street corners in the ped- lers' hands far too often for their own good. Prices run anywhere from 25c to 75c per 100. There may be an occasional bunch for which $1 can be realized, but this is so seldom that it does not constitute a market price. Lilies and callas are plentiful enough for all demands; as also are narcissus, both the white and yellow varieties, Roman hyacinths and lily of the valley. A few bunches of Golden Spur appeared this week, but they are rather short- stemmed as yet. Cattleyas are not moving so fast, and the price has eased up a little. Sweet peas are getting very plentiful, and for good varieties 10c per bunch seems to be the general asking price Tulips are now a regular feature, there being white, pink, and yellow varieties in plenty. There is also a. regular sup- ply of lilac, for which $1.&0 per bunch is realized. Stevia is fairly plentiful: and of mignnnnette there is a big sup- ply, much of it being of very ordinary grade and quite difficult to dispose of. CHICAGO. — The market is not alto- gether in a satisfactory condition and does not compare favorably, as a rule, with the state of affairs at the corre- sponding season of previous years. The rose market is perhaps in the best shape of any line, and the stock of- fered is generally pretty well cleaned up during the day. The cut is not over heavy, and the demand sufficient to keep prices up to about the level of last week's. The best American Beauty fetch $6 per dozen and are in pretty good demand. There are a few fancy special Bride and Bridesmaid that bring $1.50 per dozen, but $10 per hundred is about the top price for goods offered. Richmond and Liberty run up to $] 5 per hundred. The carnation market has suffered considerably for the past two weeks, large quantities being carried over from day to day, the average price obtained being low for this season of the year. White have generally cleaned up some- what better than colored varieties. Harrisii lilies and callas are in good supply and demand. Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus are some- what over plentiful; and lily of the valley is not quite as strong as it w^as, Violets are abundant. Mignonette is moving slow. Green stock is plenti- ful, in good condition and finds good demand. W. K. W. ST. LOUIS, MO. — The market the past week has been quiet. The weather has been mild, more like Spring, Stock is coming in in large quantities and prices have suffered on all grades. Roses are to be had in plenty, ex- cept long special in American Beautv. which now bring $6 per dozen; other grades. $3 to $4; shorts. 50c to $1 per dozen; Bride and Bridesmaid, best se- lected, $6; others from $3 to $4 per hundred. Richmond realizes $8 for specials, but these are scarce. Perle des Jardins and Meteor go slow, at $3 to $4 per hundred. Carnations are almost a glut; at least a great many more are in than the demand calls for; top prices are $4 per hundred for fnncy Enchantress, Cardinal and Mrs. T. W. Law^son. WTiites clean up well. Good carnations were sold the past week as low as $5 per thousand. Violets are very plentiful, and the wholesalers have a hard time to dispose of them, at $4 per thousand. Doubles are fine, but as California sell so well. they. too. are left over. In bulb stock the market has a sup- ply of everything. Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus can be bought as low as $2 per hundred; lily of the valley $3; callas, $12.50 to $15 per hundred. Of Harrisii there are hardly enough to quote. Von Sion sell at $4; treesia, $;i, and sweet peas, 75c to $1 per hundred. In greens, smilax seems to be a drug, as plenty of it can be had, also of asparagus, adiantum, galax, etc. Wild smilax is moving well, with plen- ty of it in cold storage for the local demand. ST. PATRICK. BOSTON.— The past week has been quiet. A regular demand has been in order, but not enough to cause much fluctuation in either direction. The quality of all kinds of stock is good, especially that of roses and carnations. In roses American Beauty have drop- ped somewhat from the higher prices prevailing since before the holidays. The best grades now bring $6 per dozen. Other varieties of roses vary at from $2 to $12 per 100. Carnations have been selling slowly, especially white. Colored varieties of all kinds are more in demand, and readily bring $1 and $2 more per 100 than white. Violets are plentiful, sell- ing at 50c to 75c. Lily of the valley has a good demand. Mignonette sells fairly well. Sweet peas go slowly. Lilies are now more plentiful at from $8 to $12. All kinds of bulbous stock are now more abundant. Paper White narcissus bring $1 and $2; Roman hy- acinths, $1 and $1.50. Prices of yellow narcissus and tulips are unchanged from those of a week ago. J. W. D. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— January trade so far has been quieter than was an- ticipated. It will necessitate tne tran- saction of heavy business the latter part of this month to equalize trade in 1!I05. Practically no decorating is being done, and funeral work is not burdensome. A redeeming feature is, that the production of flowers is light and none goes to waste. Enough potted plants are disposed of to clear the market fairly' well. The sale of vio- lets, directly the reverse of that of many other flowers, has been extreme- ly heavy. The local crop is still off. and a quantity is being shipped in; $1 to $1.50 per 100, single or double, is the price for homegrown ones. Carnations, especially Lawson. are plentiful, and this variety mav be had in any quantity at $2 to $3 per 100. Enchantress and Prosperity wholesale at $4. The red varieties are, as a rule, very poor; it becomes mere evident that a first-class carnation of this color has yet to be produced. Bright days have improved roses very much in color; the market for them is lower than last week. Select Brides- maid, Bride and Golden Gate bring $6 to $S per 100; seconds, $4 to $5; and shorts at $1.50 to $2. The best Ameri- can Beauty, 36-inch stems, are now sell- ing at $5 to $6 a "dozen; 24 to 30-inches, $2 to $3 and 13 to 16 inches, $1 to $1.50. Narcissus, jonquils, tulips, and Ro- man hyacinths are l^rought to market in quantity at $3 to $4 a 100: 60c to 75o a dozen is obtained at retail. A few white and lavender lilacs may be had at $2 a dozen sprays. Mignonette is in this market at $4 a 100 sprays. Blanche Ferry sweet pea brings $1 to $1.50 a 100 sprays. i. B. BUFFALO, N. Y. — Trade has not been very brisk in the cut flower line since the holidays, although we have been having quite a little funeral work, mostly small. This has called for a lot of w^hite stock, which has been very scarce; in fact, so scarce that the re- tailers have been willing to give almost any price to get it. There have been quite a number of small dinners, but none of them large enough to call for any extra amount of stock. The weath- er during the past week has been more like May than January, and has brought on a lot of stock which, with trade so slow, will be liable to make prices drop. Bride roses have been scarce, Brides- maid are a little more plentiful. Kil- larney are scarce: Richmonds in fair supply bringing $4 to $12 per hundred. Liberty are not too plentiful at $4 to $12 per hundred. Some fine mignonette is coming in, ranging from $3 to $4 per hundred. There are plenty of colored carna- cions. but not many light ones suitable for funeral work. Harrisii lilies are very scarce, Violets are not selling well at $1, wholesale, per hundred. Green stock is not toe plentiful. W. H. GREVER. DETROIT.— Trade is fair for the season. There is plenty of stock in nearly everytliing: roses are the only exception, and they are still below the demand. T!n>se available are very good stock. There are plenty of violets on the market; and carnations are com- ing in more al)undantly, Lawson, pink, riri'df)minatlng. H. ST. PAUL.— Trade the last week has l)ecn surprisingly good; all dealers seem to feel entirely satisfied, and a good many of them are resting after the rush. Stock has been somewhat scarce, but all have been able to fill their orders nicely. The advance in prices during Christmas and New Year's was indeed heavy; the wholesalers de- manded big values and when the re- tailer got his profit added on it made a good fair price. American Beauty sold well at from $18 to $25 a dozen: the host grade Beauty received were good and could bo sold readily, but the second and third grades wont slow- er. Killarney sold well at $5 and $6 per dozen; good Richmond commanded a good figure, none being sold for less that $5 a dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid sold well at $3 and $4 per dozen: Mme. Chatenay. $3 and $4; Meteor and Liber- tv. $5. Some of our leading stores had fine stock of roses: one concern had 10.000 of the finest the writer has yet seen, and from reports they all sold well. Carnations were in demand; good Enchantress. Flamingo. Mrs. Lawson. Boston Market, and Lady Bountiful were sold for .?2.50 a dozen: assorted colors .$2; medium grades. $1.50; lily of the valley brought $1 a dozen; vio- lets. $4 a hundred: poinsettias, $6 and $8 a dozen. Swanson Floral Company report bus- iness first rate; their Sixth street store is indeed very showy, and has been particularly well dressed for the season. Chas. Vogt says business was fine; he reports more holly wreaths sold than in any year previous. Otto Heiserkorn seems to be well satisfied. To demonstrate the keeping qualities of the Killarney rose, L. L. May & Co. displayed a bunch in one of their store windows and allowed it to remain there one week; at the expiration of that time, the flowers, of course, were full blown, hut not falling to pieces by any means. Killarney is no doubt a favor- ite in this city, and can be sold readily. The greenhouse men seem to be thor- oughly satisfied and have begun to look forward to Easter. PAUL. MINNEAPOLIS. — Business, the past week, has been good with all dealers. The retailers have experienced some difficulty in getting good stock owing to tlae fact that anything growing which showed signs of a flower at Cliristmas time, was cut. Some have a tew poinsettias left, nut owing to the small number of them, tliey prac- tically cut no figure whatever, l^urther- more, they were grown in mucii larger numbers this year, otherwise, it is doubtful if one would have been left. irTices have kept up fairly well, al- thuugh Christmas figures could not be maintained. Roses that sold for $4 and $5 a dozen could be purchased at $3 per dozen New Years Day. Carnations held up fairly well; varieties which sold for $2.50 a dozen Christmas dropped to $2 New Year's, and the drop in prices, on other cut flowers seemed to be in about the same proportion. New Year's trade was a puzzler; in fact, was the heaviest ever experienced here. Plants of all kinds were slow sellers, with the possible exception of pans of poinsettias which sold very well at $3 and $5 a pan. Azaleas went fairly well at $2 to $5 each. Cyclamen brought from $1 to $3. Several dealers had some fine specimen plants which brought $3 without the least trouble. The cut flower department of the Powers Men Company report heavy sales for the New Year's, and judging from the appearance of their place, they were very successful in unloading large quantities of stock. The Donaldson Glass Block also report heavy sales; and while these department stores did not open up New Year's Day they dis- posed, of large lots of plants and cut flowers. Whittet, the florist, also reports good sales, his trade being almost entirely on cut flowers. Ralph Latham had a good business and seems to be fully satisfied; al- though the writer notices more Christ- mas bells than what should be. The paper bell no doubt played havoc with the unmarketable one. Will & Company are cutting some fine carnations, which are sold readily here; they do not have to ship any out of town, as the local demand keeps them hustling to get enough to fill or- ders. John Munson's rose, Kate Moulton, is the favorite; and the fact being known that it originated here, it com- mands a heavy call: if five times as many were grown by the originator, they no doubt would find ready sale. TWIN. PITTSBURG.— Trade the past week was rather quiet, and had some effect on prices of stock. Roses dropped a little, and carnations were sold at from 20e up for good stock, quite a drop from holiday figures. Roses are of good quality: a few Queen of Edgely and La Detroit were noticeable the past week. Roman hyacinths and Paper White narcissus are too abundant and hard to move at a decent price. Tulips are coming in, and go fairly well. Yel- li>w narcissus are early this year; Blind Brothers had some for the holidays. A few chrysanthemums still exist. Mi- gnonette and lily of the valley are flne. We had a touch of Winter weather; a few days ago the mercury dropped to 10 degrees below zero, hut at present It is very Sprlng-Uke, with plenty of laln. E. C. R. DENVEJR, COU— Christmas business is reported as extra large with most growers and retailers, some claim 33 per cent, and even better over last year'.s. Pot plants, such as cyclamen, begonias, azaleas, etc, especially the red colored varieties sold well; white did not. Some fine Otaheite oranges went very well, Poinsettias were In over supply, at least the single stem plants; low bushy plants In pans sold very well, but there should be a change. The people want something new; the poinsettia has had its day here. Carnations sold well; the demand was fully up to the supply, except in white, for wiiich there was no call. The Park Floral Company have had an immense crop of carnations, their cut averaging 1000 a day before and during the holi- days. Peterson had the best violets, and the demand was very good. Chas. Graul picked about 20.000 during the holiday.s, and from those we saw, they were fine in size and color. Roses of all kinds were In good demand, and in a few stores there was a shortage of roses and carnations before Christmas was at hand. The holly wreaths and roping business has been, as usual, in the hands of street peddlers, although the stores had all the orders they wanted without the green trade. Holly being very poor, florists did not get more of it than they absolutely needed. The prices for the holidays were about as follows: Tea roses from $3 to $5; American Beauty, $6 to $18; carnations, $1.50 to $3. H. NEW BEDFORD, MASS.— The market remains in about the same condition as last week. There is not much doing in the transient cut flower trade. There nas been plenty of funeral wurk, which has helped to move stock. Good car- nations are now being brought into the market, and for light pink. Fair Maid is easily the favorite here: these are bringing tioc per dozen. Sweet peas are now in; the best of them ijring $1 per hundred. R. B. Nofftz will not open the store on William street, as previously stated by me; failure to come to an agree- ment with the owners of the store is tlie reason assigned. The election of Wm. Keith, president of the New Bedford Horticultural So- ciety, for membership on the park board, is being pushed by that organ- ization, Mr. Keith is gardener for Mr. Thomas Stetson of this city, and being a practical gardener, will, if elected, be a great beneflt to tne working ut the board. HORTICO. WASHINGTON D. C— Business has been rather slow, yet prices are fairly good. American Beauty roses sell at from $9 to $18 a dozen; Richmond, Lib- erty and Killarney, $3.50 to $7 per dozen Richmond is quite a favorite and the supply has not been anything like equal to the demand. Meteor, Madame Abel Chatenay, Bride, Bridesmaid, Souvenir du President Carnot, Kaiseriii Augusta Victoria, Golden Gate, and Ivory brought from $2.50 to $o per dozen. Liiy of the valley is rather scarce at 75c to $1.25 per dozen. Carnations seem to be always in demand; the prices range from $1 to $2.50 per dozen for the choicer sorts. There is a plentiful sup- ply of both double and single violets; the demand for the single Princess of Wales is on the increase; local grown doubles bring 75c to $1 per 100; New i'ork stock $1.50 to $2, and singles $1 to $1.75. There is quite a call for gar- denias at 50c to $1 each. Paper White narcissus bring 50c to 75c per dozen; Roman hyacinths, 30c to 50c; sweet peas, red and pink being the favorite colors, 50c to $1 per bunch. — M. C. KALAMAZOO, MICH.— Since Christ- mas business has remained quite brisk and although some attempt was made to reduce prices a little it was quickly found impossible to do so. as the mar- ket was too lively to make any accu- mulations, so New Year's prices average about as at Christmas. Carnations are still scarce and are bringing $5 per 100 wholesale for any- thing at all decent. This is a good price for a retailer to pay, as our peo- ple don't care to go above the dollar mark for good blooms. 8. B BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. WAYLAND. MASS.— George W. Ful- lick has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities amount to $4,439, of which $2,563 is secured and $1,875 unsecured. The assets are es- timated at $2,543, of which $2,200 is represented in encumbered real estate. ALBANY. N. Y.— H. Louis Menand has filed a petition in bankruptcy, with lia- bilities of $2.146.3r), all unsecured, and no assets. 74 The Florists' Bxchange Boston News Notes. The fast lecture of the Winter ^ nurse of the Massachusetts Hort- rultural Society was delivered by Dr L. O. Howard of the Bureau of Entom- ology of the Department of Agricul- ture, Washington. D. C. The subject was "The Possibilities from Insect Parasites." with stereopticon illustra- tions. There was a good attendance. The speaker gave a brief description of the introduction of the ladybird beetles into California for the destruction of scale insects; and described at length his trip abroad last Summer in search of parasites for the brown-tail and gypsy moths. He said that although so far the beetles brought here as para- sites had not lived to be of use, he was of opinion that they could be brought here in the Winter months and prove enemies of both moths. At the close of the lecture James H. Bowditch told of the offer of Ellwood Cooper of Santa Barbara. Cal., and said he hoped some arrangement could be made whereby Dr. Howard and Mr. Cooper would work in harmony toward the speedy destruction of these moth pests. The Box Club held its regular mon- thly meeting at the Essex House on Saturday, Wm. Gilson being elected chairman. L. H. Fellows, of Hyde Park, for- merly of Vose & Fellows, is building a range of four greenhouses and will again embark in the general florist business. Thos. H. Mead, who has been sales- man for Jos. Breck & Sons for the past seven years, has severed his connec- tion with that firm. James Faniuhar has returned from a trip to his lilv fields in Porto Rico. J. W. DUNCAN. Chicago. News of the Week. Tliere is probably no city where the wholesale flower business has ever assumed important proportions that has not at one time or another, or at all times, been stirred by the much mooted question, or controversy, bet- ween the wholesaler and the retailer as to the former's moral right to cater to retail trade, and as to whether there exists an implied obligation in their business relations which should lead the W'holesaler, jobber, commission man or broker to refuse retail appli- cants and thus throw the business in the line of the retailer where the latter, not without reasonable grounds, claims that it belongs. The extent to which this branch of the wholesaler's bus- iness, locally termed "red violet work," has been carried here is unquestion- ably large, owing perhaps to an exis- ting merchantile condition, super- induced by the energetic open com- petition of the hustling business enter- prise of the West, which has resulted in this contested custom becoming a common practice in practically every line of business. There has been no attempt here on the part of the wholesaler to deny the work or to conceal its execution; on the other hand, it has been carried on in full view of the trade as openly as the execution of any part of the business. It is not our intention to enter into the argument. The matter is one emin- ently suited for settlement only by the parties at issue, and what is printed here is only as a legitimate matter of news of interest to the trade and the subject will be handled absolutely without partiality, it being our prov- ince to- remain neutral and offer friendly aid or advice if possible tend- ing to eliminate existing difficulties or detriments to business. The "red violet business" reached a climax here during the holidays and much hard feeling was expressed and reiterated on both sides, which result- ed in the formation of The Retail Flor- ists' Association. Everything was car- ried on in a quiet, orderly, conserv- ative, and business like way, and prog- ress was made toward a permanent or- ganization which under the able guid- ance of cool heads will result unques- tionably to the advantage of the trade in divers ways. This first meeting of the retailers was followed by a consul- tation of the wholesalers, the details of which were not made public, but we are authorized to state that here, too, the conservative spirit prevailed, and it seems only probable that good feel- ing and friendly business relations will be the utimate outcome. "A house divided against Itself can- not stand." It is an indubitable fact that the several branches of our busi- ness, the grower, the wholesaler or commission man, and the retail form a trinity where benefit to one is a help to all, and a damage to one is a detriment to all. There is nothing new in the situation or the arguments offered, pro or con, relating to the "red violet business," and it would seem that a committee from each branch of the trade might aid the situation by a con- ference which could certainly result in no harm and might establish essen- tial and beneficial reforms. The Ernst Wienhoeber Floral com- pany furnished a beautiful floral piece for the funeral of President Harper, the offering of the German Emperor, in the shape of a four-foot wreath of lily of the valley with an effective bunch of cattleyas on one side, and a white bow inscribed with gold letters, "Deutscher Keiser, Wilhelm II." "Frehs cut flowers inside carnations 15c. per dozen" was the home made sign of an embryo florist, noted on Dearborn street Sunday morning. The sign was gone on Monday, but the Philadelphia. News of the Week. The regular meeting of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday evening with a good attendance. A resolution was passed inviting the American Carnation Soc- iety to hold its 1907 meeting in this city under the auspices of our society. The exhibits at the meeting consisted of flowering begonias and Primula sinen- sis. For the former Mr. Samuel F. Houston. Thomas Brown, gardener, took flrst with the best plant of Gloire de Lorraine ever seen here; it measured 3^,-2 feet in diameter, and was given a certiflcate in addition to the first prize. For Primula sinensis Mrs. Charles Wheeler, Wm. Fowler, gard- ener, took first with a pair of very well grown plants, in six inch pots, being 10 and 12 inches high above the pots and as much in diameter. Mr. W. Lip- pincott. James Coleman, gardener, was second in this class. A vase of the new carnation Robert Craig w^as on exhibition from the Cot- tage Gardens Company, and was much admired. Carnation Aristocrat. Grower R. Witterstaetter. stall and the carnations were still there. The retailers, the latter part of last week, reported quite a spurt on design w^ork. Henry Kiunder had among other work a four-foot wreath on an easel, for the late President Harper's funeral, white roses and lily of the val- ley being the flowers used to beautiful effect. E. F. Winterson took a trip into Indiana towns last w-eek Thursday and reports things as very much alive, particularly so owing to the open Win- ter, which is favorable to the section visited where plans for Spring work are now w-ell under way. At Peter Reinberg's salesroom, busi- ness is reported normal since the New Year's set-back, which was merely temporary. Mme. Abel Chatenay is a specialty with this house at present. The directors of the Illinois State Florists' Association are desirous that all the florists of the State will become enrolled in the membership of the new organization, a report of a recent meet- ing of which will be found under the heading Club and Society Doings in this issue. WM. K.WOOD. The cut flower trade is reported as being still dull for this time of year; in consequence, there are quantities of flowers on the streets. Grx)wers of car- nations who ship the lower grades are complaining very much. The retailers say that their customers do not want carnations that are usually sold below $2 per 100; those at from $2 to $4 per 100 are the best sellers w'ith the re- tailers. The business of the late Joseph Kift. at West Chester, Pa., will be con- tinued by his widow, with Joseph Kift. Jr.. as manager. William Graham Company has taken possession of the retail store and business of the Hugh Graham Company on their own terms. D. T. Connor, who represents the Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Company, reports a great many inquiries about building material for the coming Sum- mer. The annual Institute meeting of the State Department of Agriculture in connection with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Florists' Club of Philadelphia was held on Tues- day afternoon and evening, and was very well attended for a city meeting. J. W. Bruckhart, speaking on market gardening, laid stress on location. Don't make up your mind that a sandy loam is the only soil; a clay loam- is equally desirable. Then locate where transportation facilities are good. An- other strong point, don't keep on con- tinually cropping your ground; put in a catch crop, such as crimson clover, cow peas, etc.. thus giving the soil a rest, and also producing humus by plowing in this catch crop. Alternate the catch crop with barnyard manure. The up-to-date market gardener must have a greenhouse and a good supply of cold frames, for success depends upon earliness in this section; there- fore to get this, you must have your tomatoes well started, and good sturdy plants. Also for early, potatoes must be started in flats. Antoine Wintzer spoke on hybridiza- tion and cross-fertilization, and dwelt very stronglv on the work done by Dr. Van Fleet of Little- Silver, N. J., in giving us new roses of hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals and climbers, also those of the rugosa type which are a grand class for the public, as the plants will grow anywhere and never disappoint. At present the work done by Dr. Van Fleet is evidently more appreciated abroad than at home. J. Otto Thilow read a good paper on Permanent Pasture and Forage Crops, in which he enumerated the various grasses desirable. DAVID RUST. St. Louis. News Notes. Visitors the past week included L. Baumann, of Chicago, selling flor- ists' supplies. Judge Vesey, attending court on the East side and Henry Johan. of Collinsville. Quite a number of florists attended the chicken show last week. Among the exhibitors was W. J. Pilcher, one of the prominent members of the club; he was awai-ded a number of prizes. Miss Bell Miller, of Springfield, 111., supplied the local trade the past week with white chrysanthemums, through Frank Ellis. James North, who is now located at Lexington, Ky., with Honaker. is pay- ing a visit to his friends in St. Louis. Fred Foster, who is now the owner of a large livery stable in the West End and still holds his flow-er shop downtown, says flower-s are selling well, with plenty of funeral work. The Ellison Floral Company had the decorations for tw-o large receptions the past week. These with other work kept them busy, so that Arthur found little time to practice bowling for the big show next w-eek. John Steidle and Fred Weber have returned from Chicago and report a good time at the hands of the craft there. The league bowlers were beaten in their match with the Fern Glens on Monday night. They won the flrst game by a wide margin, and lost the second by two pins. In the third they had no chance to win. Ellison was flrst; Meinhardt, second; Beneke, third; Kuehn and Lorenz followed. This week Thursday they roll the Enterprise Club. ST. PATRICK. Washington. News Items. The President and Mrs. Roose- velt gave a dinner to the Diplomatic Corps last Thursday; the house was tastefully decorated with tropical plants, both flowering and foliage. The dinner table was decorated with center pieces of cattleyas and vases of white carnation Lillian Pond; the cut flowers in the reception rooms were chiefly American Beauty, Richmond and Killarney roses. Gude Brothers have been cutting some extra flne American Beauty. They have a grand stock of azaleas in 5 inch and S inch pots. F. H. Kramer is pushing the propa- gation of his new rose, Queen Beatrice, and his carnation, F. H. Kramer. He manages to keen a vase of each on exhibition in his store which prove quite an attraction. Nicholas Studer's sfock of palms, ferns, roses and bedding plants is in pi-ime condition. The Florists' Club will hold its next monthly meeting in its new hall, 1007 G Street, N. W.. which is much more commodious and easier of access than the old meeting place. A carnation exhibit wil take place that evening, February 6. M. C. January 20, 1006 The Florists^ Exchange CANNAS A Quarter of a Million Strong, Dormant Roots T\A/0, THREE AND MORE EYES 75 ALSACE, white per 100 AUSTRIA, yellow FAIR PERSIAN, white, red spots PEACH BLOW, delicate pink " VIRQINIA, rose pinlj GRAND ROUQE, darls foliage PAUL MARQUANT, salmoD •• ITALIA, red gold edge " JHORNINQ STAR, crimson yellow throat.. MADAME CROZY. crimson gold edge... PIERSON'SPREMIER.scarlet very dwarf QUEEN CHARLOTTE, crimson gold edge. $2.00 ; per 1000, $15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00 ; 1.5.00 2.00; 15.00 2,00: 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 3.00; 25.00 3.00; 25.00 3.00; 25.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (ELEPHANT'S EARS) 6 to 8 inch circumference per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $15.00 8 to 10 " " " 3.50; " 30.00 10 to 12 " " " 5.50; ■' 60.00 r2andiip " ■' 10.00; XUBEROSES EXCELSIOR PEARL Bulbs 4 to 6 inch circumference per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.00 A. BOUVIER, crimson, tall per 100, $2.25; per 1000, $17.50 CHAS. HENDERSON, scarlet " 2.25; ■■ 17.50 FLAIWINQO, crimson " 2.25; " 17 50 FLORENCE VAUQHAN. yellow " 2.25; " 17.00 SHENANDOAH, salmon, dark foliage " 2.25; " 17.00 ROBUSTA, dark foliage, tall " 2.25; " 17.00 BEAUTE POITEVINE, crimson " 2.50; " 20.00 J. D. EISELE, scarlet " 2.60; " 20.00 CINNABAR, red gold edge ■• 2.60; " 20.00 EQANDALE, dark foliage " 3.50; " 30.00 SOUV. d'A. CROZY " 3.60; " 30.00 BLACK BEAUTY " 7,00; " 60.00 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS E Large bulbs 1 '4 inch diameter and up. ^ SINQLE, separate colors or mixed... doz. 35e. ; 100, $2.25; per 1000, $20.00 ~ DOUBLE, separate colors or mixed., doz. 55o. ; 100, 4.00; " 36.00 S GLOXINIAS Bulbs I'i inch diameter and up. Named varieties doz. 75c ; 100, Mi.'sed varieties doz. 65e. ; 100, $5.00; per 1000, 40.00 4.50; " 3.J.00 FLORISTS' CATALOaiTE OP SSBDS, ETC., FREE FOR THE ASKING I ARTHURT.BODDINQTON, 342 West 14th Street, New York I Moiitmn Thf Florists' Excliango wh.'ii wril DgHLlHS GLBDIOLI STOCK PPIS To clone out wo "iTer stroi.g roots of 'jith Cen" tiiry Dahlia tor Slu perlOO; Llvonlaml Nymplno- $lper 100; Gladioli. Gron'sSllver Trophy. $2 per. 1110: Shakospeare. $t perlOO; May. $L6u porlOO; Augusta, »i per 100: "laoo." S2 per 100. Mums 4011 Stock plants . t BODinfTon. Ivory, Eaton and other standard sorts. $5 per 100; Enguohard, $8 per 101; Wm. Duokham $9 per 100. Strong Parsley Clumps, 5Cc. per lOO. Cash with order, please. Address. I. MERWIN RAYNOR, CREENPORT, L. I., N. Y. \fpnt!on Thf Flrirlgf' TCacrhnngf whfn wrlttnr- GLADIOLUS — 'We oflTer — 25,000.forimine(iia!e shipment or -will hold until spring at the fol- lowing prices, cash -with order Augusta, No. J, \} in. op, $20.00 per tOOO; No. 2, JV in. to J:i in., $ J 6.00 per JOOO. White and light mixture, the finest in the country; sizes as above, No. J, $12.00 per JOOO; No. 2, $5.00 per JOOO. Come and inspect the .stock and see for yourself that our Gladiolus are the healthiest in the country. Bulbs guaranteed sound and up to measurement. Address all orders to — ROWEHL & QRANZ, HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. Y. llentloD the Florists* Bz^ans* when writlns- San Francisco. News Notes. The Labor Party ot this city has taken over the rule ot this metropolis of the Pacific Coast, and it remains to be seen whether the flower market will be benefited. The new municipal party's administration began at noon, January 8, and the Labor Party is now virtually in complete control of the city's government. Flowers galore were in evidence and every flower store in town had orders for the occas- ion. Mayor Schmitz received a huge floral piece in the form of an American flag, made by Podesta & Baldocchi, with the following inscription in gilt lotters on a streamer of red ribbon; "For Industrial Peace and Prosperity and an Honest and Successful Admini- stration." The ofBcers of the late San Francisco Florists' Association, joined by the San Francisco letter carriers, presented Mayor Schmitz, Treasurer Bantel and Auditor Horton with im- mense floral horsehoes, with the in- scription "Success" enblazoned there- on. Locally 1905 closed excellently. The San Francisco bank clearings tor the vear were $1,834,549,788, against $1,534. 631,136 in 1904, a gain of $299,918,652 in 1905. This indicates a gratifying ex- pansion in general business in this city during 1905. The weather, too, has turned in the people's favor, and watery skies with earnest showers marked the flnal business day of the year. With a good soaking rainfall now and the usual Spring rains, we shall probably go through 1906 all right and perhaps make it another record year. The soil in most sections is too dry and hard tor profitable cultivation. Farming operations are generally at a standstill, although some plowing and seeding are being done. Early sown grain is in poor condition and making slow growth. Grass made a fair start during this little moisture in December, but in many places it has been killed by the severe frosts and its growth greatly retarded in all sections. In Southern California there has been the hardest frost of late years, the thermometer showing one night In Pasadena ten iielow freezing point and ire formed nnp-half an inch thick. Most tender plants were killed or seriously injured; and nursery and ornamental stock in Los Angeles was severely nipped, especially heliotrope, poinsettias, etc. Ellwood Cooper, a noted horticultur- ist of Ellwood, Santa Barbara County, California, president of the California State Orchardists Association, has addressed the Gypsy Moth Commission of Boston in these words;' "I am will- ing and will undertake to wipe out of Massachusetts the gypsy and the brown-tail moths for the sum of $25, 000. The money can be placed in es- crow and not paid until I prove that tlie parasites will do the work. I have the experts and know just how to pro- ceed." This offer was received by James H. Bowditch. a landscape architect of Boston, and the Gypsy Moth Commission of the Hub City is considering it. As it is altogether likely that Golden Gate Park panhandle will soon be ex- tended well into the city, to the inter- section of Van Ness avenue and Mar- ket streets, the Park Commissioners this week voted to place at this inter- section point the monument in honor of the California volunteers of the Spanish-American War. A beautiful design for the monument has been ap- proved by the trustees and Park Commissioners; $25,000 have been sub- scribed and paid by popular subscrip- tion, upward of $700 of which was paid by the trade — growers, florists, nursery- men, landscape gardeners and em- ployees. AL'VIN. CLARINDA. lA.— J. V. Pfander, of this city, and William Pierce, of Ne- braska City, Neb., have bought of Claude Welch the Clarinda greenhouse, and are now conducting that property. Mr. Pierce is the owner of a greenhouse at Nebraska City, and will continue to conduct that. While he will be here his wife will remain In Nebi'aska City for the present and manage the green- house there. Mr. Pierce, however, ex- pects to move his family to Clarinda next Spring or Summer. TRENTON, N. J. — Charles and Paul Brown, who conducted a flower store on North Broad street with Frank Gro- vatt, have withdrawn from that Arm and the business will now be carried on by Mr. Grovatt. PANSIES From our well-known strain, the best In the market, strong plants, $1.60 per 600 ; $2.60 per 1000 DAI.SIFS (Bt'Uls). Fine plants, FORGET-ME-NOT ^ardy blue, ■ VKULI riL i^vi $2.60 per 1000 GERANILMS Out of 2« inch, wi.K;«i^i«jrio $1.60 per 100. I FTTI If F Boston Market, Grand Rapids, • »-'»-■- $1.00 per 1000; 6.0C0 tor $1.00. TOMATO PLANTS J'^^o^-^fob^.'^ '-• J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when wrlttog. >^rvj I THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants tor cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mall. Large stocky plants In bud and bloom, for Winter bloomint;, $1.00 per lOu ; extra fine: by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^°|^4^°^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Faaales. Mention The Florists* Ezchangre when writing. CYCLAMEN In five colors. July sown from te^t §eea to give crandest plants next fall, J2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000; Asparagus Spren- geri, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per ICOU; Ten Week Stocks S'A in., pots, $2.00 per 100- Roses Frau Karl Druschkl, Hybrids and Ramblers. WILLIAM STUPPE, 'Westbnry Station, l^. I., ?(. v. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNAS.> 200,000 roots In 30 best kinds, $8,00 to $26.00 per 1000. Dahlia Roses, best named kinds for cut Aowers, etc., SIO.OO per lOOO; Mlied $26.00 per 1000. SHKLLROAD OREENHOUSES, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Uentloo Tbe llorlsts' Bxebsnee when wrItlnK. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCnANGE,2-8 Duane St..New York. 76 The Piori3t-s' Exchange A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. ROSES. We have always made a specialty of roses, both grafted and own root. In fact, we wnro the flrst to Introduce in this country. Tea roses grafted on manettl stock. Much cf our gianlog Is done I" order, and for that reason we ask our customers to notify us as early as possible of their wants, that we may reserve for them satisfactory stock. We began ;rraft]ng In December, and arn prepared Co book orders now. It 18 an undoubted fact that the pla,it8 grafted earlier are the best. Grafted Stock. From 2,^ inch pots. KillarneT.«20.00per 100;$160.0J per 1,000. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 perl.OPO. Kicbmoml. $25 00 per 100; $200.00 per 1,000. Liberty. 120.00 per 100. regardless of number Rosalind Orr KnglisU. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 ordered. per 1.000. Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2'.. inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Klllarney, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $a0.00 per 1,000 Standard Franz Deegren Bridesmaid Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Meteor La Detroit. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100; S90.00 per 1.000. Ivory, Bride Varieties. Souvenir du President Carnot. Madam Hoiste. Madame Caroline Testout Golden Gate Mrs. Pierpont Morg.tn. Madame Abel Chatenay. arafted from 214 Inch pots. $16.00 per 100; $120.uO per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock ; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2*4 inch pot's. $6.00 iJor 100; $16.00 per 1,000. American Beanty. On own roots, from 2'j Inch pots, »8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000; 3 inch pots, $1-' DO per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and .Tune deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the beat of outdoor bedders. Color very bright roje. with .shadings of yellow at the center. The above Eralled only, from 2', Inch pots, $15 OU per 100. MmeNorbert L,evav.a«Reiir. (The Baby Rambler.) An ever-blooming dwarf Oilmson Rambler We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from S.'^ inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen ; tl7.60 per 100; $12.50 per 260. CARNATIONS. wo offer these special prices, from this date on carnation rooted cuttings guaranteed flret- class stock, of the following choice varieties. WHITE Queen Louise. The most profitable carnation we have ever grown. $2.00 a 100 : $18.00 a 1000. White Lawson. $3 60 per 100; $31.00 per 1000 Lady Bountiful. $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PINK Enchantress. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Fair Maid. $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. Lawson. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, Nelson Fisher. $1.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per 1000. CRIMSON Gov. Roosevelt. $2.60 por 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Octoroon. $6.00 per 100 ; $10,000 per 1000. Dalieim. $5.00 per 100; $4i).00 per 1000. SCARLET Estelle $2 60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cardinal. $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson. Ours Is a much better scarlet than is usually sold for Red Lawson. f5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Scarlet Maceo. $3 00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED. Mrs. M. A. Patten. JI.03 a 100; *26.C0 a 1000- Variegated Lawson. $8.00 a 100; $50.00 a 1000. COLEUS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Verschaffeltil. Standard Crimson. OoUlen Queen. Standard yellow. Fire Brand. Bright Maroon. Lord Palmer- Bton. Dark maroon. Oaeen Victoria. Cardinal red with distinct '■ H. GUSHING, Prop., QUIDNICK, ANTHONY, P. 0 Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you P Write for Prices on HBAXING SIJPPI^IES ot All Kinds Sastern Agent Furman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON We$t Side he. Station, JERSEY CITY. N. J. CAMDEN. ME.— George Glaentzel is building- a grreenhouse 24x75 feet, and potting shed and store. STRATFORD. CONN.— C. D. Mills Is making an addition of 70 by 20 feet to his greenhouse. PORTCHESTER. N. Y.— Fred Utter has purchased property liere, and will erect a greenhouse plant thereon. FREMONT. NEB. — E. S. Welch, of Shenandoah, la., has bought J. A. Yager's interest in the Plumbfield nurs- eries, and the former will associate himself in the business with his brother, G. L. Welch. Mr. Yager will remain in Fremont, giving attention to his other large interests. January 20, lOOfi The Flori3t3^ Exchange 77 GLMSSIFIEO ADVERTISEMENTS OASH WITH ORSEB. The columns nnder this heading are reierfed for Advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted of other Wants; also of Greeuhonses, Land. Sec- oud-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. Display Advertisements In these columns. IS cents per line; connt 12 lines agate to the Inch. [If replies to Help Wanted. Sltaatlons Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to covtT expense of forwarding,] Copy mast reach New York office (V p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issoe of fol- lowlng Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. _STWKJVR^ALE^ ROSES— See adv. of Lecdle Co.. Springfield. Ohio. IF you sell Seeds or grow Plants, write to Francis Brill, seed grower. Hempstead. L. I.. N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE — We bHvr trt) nice bosron ferns beside what we need. In six Inch pans fit to retail for $1. would sell for' S,35 each. Cash with order. Franklin & Crosby. Brook- lyn. Conn. _^ FOR SALE — 25,000 small Horse Radish roots. 25c a 100. cr. $3.00 per 1.000. Cash please. Address. S. J. McMIchael, 142 Larklns St., Findlay. Ohio. STOCK FOR SALE— Gladiolus Brenchleyensls J12. per 10<»0. Aplos Tuberose first class bulbs $5. per 1000. Checks payable to the estate. Cash wth order please. Wm. Siebrecht, Floral Park. N. Y. FOR SALE — Three Thousand Fiancee Carnation cuttings In two and quarter Inch pots. Fifty dollars per thousand. Address. John L. Wy- land. Pe Haven. Pa. THOSE wishing fine mixed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below: 1 1-2 Inch, to 2 Inches. $7.50 per 1000; 1 Inch to 1 1-2 Inches. $5.00 per 1000; 1-2 inch, to 1 inch. $3.00 per 1000; A few under 1-2 inch. $.j.f)0 per bushel. A. Brown. Coloma. Wis. WE make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln nnlverslty. Chester Co.. Pa. ; STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock. $25. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100, $65. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co. . Rochest er. N. Y. WOT'IjD you like your Christmas stocking full of dollars? Plant a lot of "JEANNE NONIN" Want more $$$? Throw out all your otlier late Mums and plant all "Nonln" Best white Mum to date. Incomparable for THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS. R. C. $75 per dozen. $5, per 100. $40. per 1000. SANTA CLAUS. Fine pink CHRISTMAS MUM. Same price. City Greenhouses. Union City. Pa. FOR SALE:^ — If you want strawberries from August to Novembpr, they are "Pan American" and "Autumn." Plants for sale by Samuel Cooper, Detevan, New York. Circulars Free. ^ FOR SALE: — Olea Fragrance — Magnolia furcata. Wo are headquarters for the above plants In pots IS to 30 inchps. bushy. Specimen plants of Mahonia aquilfolia Phoenix Canariensis, 3 and 4 Inch with three feet high. character leaves. Wash- ingtonia filifera palms boxed three f^et high. PIttosporums T, obira crowns, 3 feet diameter. Several thousand Armstrong and Everlasting Tuberoses. cheap. ask for prices. M. Cook and Son. Florists, St. Charles Avenue and Lower Line St. New Orleans. La. STOCK FOR SALE:— Table ferns, strong plants, good varieties $3. per hundred. Cash. J. H. Fiesser. West Hoboken. N. J. STOCK FOR SALE :— Tomato plants for forcing. Healthy 2'^ inch pots $2 per. hundred. Norcross and St rat ton. Grafton. M;iss, STOCK WANTED: — Unrooted carnation cuttings, low prices, Enchantress, Fair- maid. Queen, Prosperity, I^awson, Joost. Estelle. Nel.son. Russell. Queen Louise. Address, Paul Thomson. West Hartford, Ct. SITUMTIOMS WMHTIEB^^^ SITTTATION WANTED— First class designer and decorator wants position. Best reference. Goodhue. Post Office. Gen. Del. Plttsfield. Mass. SITCATION WANTED— By a young man In a flower store; first class salesman and maker-up. ;\ddress A. B. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED by young man (20). would like to learn the trade where roses and carnations are grown. Sober, willing and obliging. Please state wages. F. S. care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED : — Florist, young man. three years experience in store. Fair In making up and selling. Wishes steady city pnstion. References. Address E. Richter. 2507 Broadway, Florist Store. New York City. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED by a young man. Hollander, In greenhouses, ten years ex- perience in all branches. Good reference. Address. C. H. 62 William Street, Orange. New Jersey. SITUATION WANTED:— Grower, age 30 years, single. Experience in roses and violets, mums and general stock. Please state wages. Address, A. H. 246 S. 9tli Street. Philadelphia. Fa. SITUATION WANTED:— Gardener. German 20 years in business, 40 years old, mar- ried, on commercial or private place, ex- perienced in all potting plants, roses, car- nations, chrysanthemums, landscape work and vegetable gardening. Address A. Y. care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED: — An A. No. 1 seedsman, well known in the trade and fully qualified by experience, desires posi- tion as working, office or sales manager, foreign representative, traveling salesman or correspondent. Habits unexceptionable, a hard worker, character the best. Address X. Y. care Florists* Exchange, _JiELP_WAmiOO_ WANTED— ^Assistant for rose houses. Must be a elugle man. and have experience. Apply with reference to W. Plumb. Bedford. Station. N. Y. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store in large city. Must be up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress^ WANTED — Salesman for first class Florist's store. Steady job year around, must be a hustler, thoroughly up to date and used to handling first class trade. State wages wanted and experience. Address by letter, X. Z. A. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Packing foreman; experienced man. sober and industrious as foreman in retail Nursery Packing Department; steady employ- ment with advancement for right ma^. State extent of your experience, qualifications, age and salary desired. Reference required. Thomas Meeban & Sons. Inc. Retail Depart- ment, Germantov/n Phlla. Pa. TRAA'^ELER w^anted by a New York seed honae; thoroughly posted plantsman to sell our goods to private gardeners. A good oppor* tunlty for a live, bustling man with a clean record. State age, experience, reference and salary to start. (We pay expenses.) Address W. F., care Florists' Bixcbange. WANTED — Young man experienced in gen- eral nursery work, potting, filling orders and packing. State fullest particulars regard- ing experience, age. nationality, and wages ex- pected. Replies considered confidential. Ad- dress^ W,\NTED: — Young man. with some experi- ence in rose growing, as assistant. Must have good references. Steady position as- sured. W. H. care Florists' Exchange, WANTED AT ONCE Florist, competent grower of carnations, roses, pot plants, Designer, single, sober, industrious, Ameri- can preferred. References. H. B.Thomp- son. 10 Pike street, Canonsburg, Pa. WANTED AT ONCE an assistant In green- house who is experienced in growing car- nations. J. D- Cockcroft, Northport, L. I. WANTED a thorough practical hot-bed and cold frame truck gardener. Frames on Cincinnati plan. Must be up-to-date- References. H. B Thompson. 10 Pike Street. Canonsburg. Pa. WANTED a good reliable man as an assist- ant in greenhouses. Must understand fir- ing. None but a willing, good worker need apply. Steady position to the right man. Wages $30 a month, with room and board A. N. Towell. West 200th. Street and Fort Washington Ave. New York City. WANTED for a large carnation range, ex- perienced grower. only one who can show best results need apply. Address with reference. Carnation Specialist, care of The Florists' Exchange. WANTED for florist's store, young man who has had some experipnce. H. F. Little- field. Worcester. Mass. WANTED at once a first class Am. Beauty grower for private place. ( Single) must thoroughly understand the business and good wages will be paid to the right man. C. A. N. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED foreman:— April or later, strictly sober careful grower of high grade stock,- carnations, roses, etc. to enter stock com- pany or work on salary. 20,000 feet new glass, 20 acres of outdoor stock. Canton Out Flower Co.. Canton. Ohio. WANTED general greenhouse man for work in rose houses. Situation permanent, good wages to right party. Address with full particulars and reference. J. R. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED carnation man, single, with ex- perience In propagating and potting, fll per week to start with. Pittsburg Rose and Carnation Co.. P. O. Address, Crystal Farm. Gibsonfa, Pa. FOR SALE OR RENT RANGE of preenhoases. about 10.000 sq. ft. irlaBS heated with hot water, and dwelling at- tached"' twenty minutes from New York: for sale, or to rent for a term of years; Kood ea- tabllshed trade; owner retlrlnB from bnalneM. Addresi William H. Lntton. Agt.. West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City. N. J. EOR^ALE OR RENT FOR HAlAi OH RENT:— 10. OOo' feet of Klass. new. fine location, CcntrHi Eastern Ohio, town nf 7,000. Would bIvo careful Erow.T a chance on shares with (rood cham-.. 0°, ,r.' •'^'''•'''='"5. A. X. care Florists' E.v- FOR feet two N fr.iiii N .1 REM Fli 0, 17 depot St II -Two greenhouses class condition; tchlner boilers. V .lames Monalian 20 X heated ve minu M.ulls by to, FOit SALE or rent, greenhouse estabiishmeut of the late William A. Bocli; beat location on MassBcbusetts A»e.. doing good wholesale and retnll business Full particulars on application to James Paterson. Admr.. 2394 Uassachuaetts Ave.. North rnmhridge. Mass. f'OIt SAI,E~Well esJahllBlied Florist business. 6O00 (oet glass well stocked wllh carnations, violets. hcddhiK plants, palms. Splendid location on corner of two main Avenues leiKllng toward best part of principal Residential Dl.strlcta. Excellent home trade and good field for laiul- scape gardening, no competition as yet. Store attached to greenhouse with electric light. Commodious house with modern improvements. Earn and shed, good water supply. Excellent opr„irlunity for progressive florist, reason for Belling, wishes to retire from business. Apply to F. G. Mense. Glen Cove Greenhouses, Glen Cove. L. I. FOR SAI-E— Three newly built Greenhouses of 4.WI0 feet glass, all stocked; also ten-room ilw.llinc with store, all Improvements, out- bulldinga, etc. In center of lively town. Five minutes to station: twenty minutes to New iorli. For full particulars address M. B.. care I' lorists' Exchange. FOR SALE:— A first class Florist Estab- ishment in Porto Rico. Well stocked with Pandanus, Veitchil, FIcus elastica and Bracivna Terminalis, A nice opportunity for a practical man who Icnows his busi- ness. Must he sold at once: will sell cheap Full particulars will be furnished Ad- dress M. S. 205 Poste Restantc. San Jiian. FOR SALE: — 22 acres. 5 greenhouses, good ""d''%, ""^^ mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms Send for descriptive circular. This -will con- vince you. Address Box 311, West Grove Pa. PAYING SEED STORE FOR SALE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business.establlshed 1888, In one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor- tunity for practical 8eed,sman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a eon (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Cash $8,000 will buy the entire business. Full particulars, inventory, etc., will be given responsible parties on application. Address, Z. Z., care Florists' Exohanoe. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooldyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Floriata' B)icbange when writing. FOR SALK:— SECOND-HAND BOILERS; several Lord and Burnham new style boilers, almost new; also Hitchings and Weathered; complete in every way and tested before leaving shop. William H. TjUtton. West Side Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. WANTED 2'.i In. plants and rooted cuttings of good, commercial Geraniums, Coleus, Petunias, Fu- chlas, VIncas, and other spring bedding stock. IN EXCHANGE FOR Kentlas at 10c. to $1.5.0 each; Cocoa at $1.50 per doz. ; Boston and Scottll Ferns at 25c. to ?1 00 each ; 2^4 in. Aspara- gus P. N. at $t.00 per 100 ; Azaleas at 50c. to SI 60 each. State what you have and price. JAMESF. BARCLAY. R.I- Greenhouses, Pawtucket.R.I GERMAN, SINGLE Thirty- tour, 20 years' experience, active wr i le- er and good grower ft Chrlstniaa and Easter plants, and cut flowera; wants p' sltlon. Plea.se state particulars and wages; address, X. Y. 7.., care Florist's exchange. Banquet to Hews' Employees. A complimentary banquet and en- tertainment was tendered the cmploy- t-o.s of A. H, Hews & Co., North Cam- IiriclKc by Mrs. A. H. Hews in com- memoration of the birthday of the late A. H. Hews on January 13, last. The affair was heid in Odd Feliows Hall, and was enjoyed by about 150 empioy- eca of the firm. After the dinner, music, songs and speeches were in or- der, the program consisting of some 12 numbei-s of songs, sl^etches. etc A very enjoyable time was had and every one was satisfied with the gra- cious manner in which Mrs. Hews treated those who did the work in turning out the large business, which this enterprizing firm has developed. HAMILTON.ONT.-Carnations are at last coming in in quantities which meet M?nf'"?r"'^- '^*"' P""^ ranges from 52.50 to $5. per 100. Some low grade stocit is selling for $1.50 per 100. Vio- ets have come down rapidly during the last week. Good stock brings 75c. and «i per 100. John Morgan is picking some splendid stock, and E A Cole Grimsby, is marketing some of the fin- est violets ever seen here. No over- supply in roses is possible for some time; the supply is below the average Some very good stock is being ship- ped m from Brampton and Toronto. Callas. which have been hard to get and always in brisk demand, aie be- coming plentiful, and a full crop will evidently be on hand for Easter. BEAVER. MONTREAL.-The weather although mild is very dull. Business however IS good. Tulips and daffodils have made their appearance and sell well McKenna & Son are shovi'ing fine freesias. Harris & Hopton are again to the front with Golden Spur daffo- dils and La Reine tulips. This firm has purchased twelve lots at Kensington and will erect three large houses in the Spring, ridge and furrow plan B Graves has been laid up for a few days. Their Christmas trade was a tremendous strain on him. We hope he will be better very soon. W. C. H. FOR SALE PUMPS ^in^'^'^""?,"- Second-hand, from I umro fio.oo np; all repairs; other makes- new; cheap. BOILERS l,?}?y JiPrit''' steam boiler, contains UUILtnO 60 IMi-in. tnbes, $25.00. pipe Good serviceable second-hand, with MIL Threads; 2-ln.. 7 cts.; 1^-ln 6^ cts - IM-ln., 3?i els.; 1-ln., Sets.; 2>i In., lOcts.- 3 In'' Hcts.; 4 In., 19cts. New 2-ln. Standard, fnl'i lengths, with conpllngs, 8JJ cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS Unll niFS gow Economy, best made O UUKJ ailU UICO No. 1 Threads, «-ln., «-ln 1-in. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IH-in. l«-ln 2-ln. pipe, W.0O. , -Ti lu. PIPE fillTTFRS New Sannders Pattern. No. 1 STILLSON WRENCHES Mim'^lp'e^&'e^: PIPE VISES f'n^^ipeVoo^^**- '''""'*■"'■ ' GARDEN HOSE "'"• '*ln.,gnar«nleedlOO-lbs. UHHULn nuOL pressure, m cts. per ft.- «.S notguaranteed, 4*(ots. perft. HOT-BED SASH ™°r.- Crpress,3-ft.xe(t..from from «i«n\,„ JO Cts up; glazed, complete, from ti.eo up. Second-hand, as good as now complete, at »1.26 and $1.00 each" ' RADIATORS steam, as good as new. all sizes, column """" ' "• "'«"■ "' '' "=*«• P" New American. 50 sq. ft. to the box. I0il2 single, at $1.75; 12iI2 .o ...n„rn ^s'hB'e, at $1.80 per boi; 10x12 IJi 20, 14x14 B double, at $2.66; 16x16, 18x18, 14xJ0B double , at $2.85 ; 16x24 B, double, at $3.10. Oetour prices on New Gulf Cypress Balld- '^f .?*I'"''?''„^*"'"»"°B Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Patty, Paint, Points, etc. CLASS M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAI- CO. 398-1408 Matroporitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y, UeDtloa The FlorlaU* Bxchan^e when writing. Hardy Cot Ferns, either Fancy or Dagger now $1.00 per lOOn. Laurel Roping. S'^-.c. per yaid. Looge Laurel, $2.0u per 100 lbs. Bouquet Green, loose, $3.00 per 100 lbs; or 4c. per yard. Sphagnam Moss, 6Cc. per bbl. .Vll oiiiprs by mail or desjiatr]! promptly atteiide'l to. Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Hass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 78 The Florists' Bxchang^e 44 HRisreeRAT ff ANNOUNCEMENT We herewith confirm the reports, so far as our purchasing the above carnation is concerned. We intend to disseminate same January 1st, 1907. We do not think it necessary at tliis time to commence boasting of its good qualities and commercial value; these have been proven and will be proven again to your satisfaction. We are now soliciting orders for January delivery, and while we do not make a specialty of booking orders subject to cancellation, we believe that to cancel is everyone's right, if a variety does not live uo to its reputation ; and we respect it if done right and honor- ably. " Orders are already coming in heavily, and we strongly advise your placing yours immediately, as January bookings will soon be closed. " ARISTOCRAT " is 0. K., and you will not be able to help yourself from buying it later; so place order now, as we shall not overbook ourselves on it, as we must make good, and that is one of our reasons for securing it. COLOR : brighter than Lawson, a little brighter .shade. Calyx does not burst. HABIT of GROWTH ; taller than En- chantress, more wiry and more free. Produces cuttings freely which root easily. Has no disease of any description. 5IZE, as large as Enchantress, but form more perfect than any other carnation. Hooted cuttings, Si 2,00 per 100; Si 00.00 per 1000; 5.000, 5450.00 10,000, S800. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., James Hartshome, Mgr, JOLIET, ILL. Mention 'I'hP KInrlats' Exrhnncp when writlns. ^ ^^ CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 OI.ENDAI.E. $12.00 VICTORY. KOBT. CRAIG CABDINAI. FIANCEE THE BELLE ■WaiTE LAWSON... LADY BOUNTIFUL ENCHANTRESS 12 00 12.00 6.00 6.00 «.00 3.60 3.00 3.00 $100.00 100.00 100 00 SO.OO 60.00 36.00 30.00 25.00 26.00 NELSON FISHER $3.00 MRS. PATTEN., ESTELLE HARRY FENN FLAMINGO CRANE LAWSON.. BOSTON M.IRKBT. WHITE CLOUD 2.60 2.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2-00 1.00 $26.00 20,00 20.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 15.00 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Planta from 214 Inch pots. $16.00 per 100. March delivery. ROSES. Brides, Bridesmaids, Chatenay, Gates, Perle, Sunrise and La Detroit 2^4 Jnch pots $3.60 per 100. Cash or C. O. D, 'W. J. & M. S. -VESBV, FORT "WAVIfB, Mention Tbe FlorlRts* Excbanfrp when wrltlnir. INDIANA. ROOTBD CUTTINGS OF FIANCEE The sensation and greatHst prize winner of 1905, now ready; also others, viz: Per loo Per 1000 FIANCEE $7.00 $60.00 Lawson 2.00 16 00 Red LawBon 6.00 50.00 White L.tVBon 4.00 36.00 B. Market 2.00 16.00 The Qaeen 2.00 15.00 Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Cash or satisfactory references. WERICK BROS. CO.. Buffalo, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Good healthy sand rooted carnation cuttings of the standard varieties now ready for delivery. Please write for prices and varieties. Satisfaction guaranteed. VELIE BROTHERS Valley view Qreenhouses. Msrlborough. N Y Mention Tiie Florists' Ezohange when writing. CARNATIONS rooted ami uiirootod selected stock. Dahlias. Cannas, Gladioli, Caladiums, Cinnamon, Madeira Vines and Peonies. Ivarge stock of extra fine fjuality; send for list C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mention The Florlets" Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Slakes and Tying Wire GOE BR08j2rNr;ri,?...Brooklyn. N. Y. Uention Tbe Florlats' ExohaDge when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. AH the standard varieties worth growlog. Send for list ready January 1. WM.SWAYNE, Box 226. Kennelt Square, Pa. CARNATIO.N r^^^v CUTTINGS 100 1000 Pink Lawson S;i.,50 J;i2,00 Red Lawson.. .3.00 2.T.00 White Lawson 2.00 15.00 Boston Market L.'iO 12.00 nanley 150 12.00 Te^TT-n s Ca=lx- Wendell Biear, Palmer Avenue * Yonkers, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Per 100 BED SPORT $6.00 $40.00 ENCHANTRESS 1.76 IB 00 OIKEN LOUISE 1.7S leioo All cuttlDss thoroughly guaranteed to be healthy, well rooted and delivered In flrst-clas condition. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellvllle, Va. Mention The Floriats* Ezchan^fl when writisff. NOW READY ROOTED GHBNHTION GOTTIKGS 100 1000 Fair Maid $!.6o $20.00 Enchantress 2.50 20 00 Pink Lawson 2.00 15 00 Qneen 2.00 15.00 Variegatfld I.awson 5.00 40.O0 White Lawson 3.00 25 00 Fiancee 6.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Maid, Enchantress, 112.00; Pink Law- son, Queen, $10.00 : Varieeated Lawson $26.00; White Lawson, $15.00 per 1000. CO I FlIS 2 '"•■ '^ery fine, 3-6 \^\Jl^C%J^ branches. Q old en Bedderand Verschaffeltil |2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries. larchi«ont Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Cincinnati. News of the Week. Trade conditions are about the same as last reported, with a scarcity of really first class Bride and Brides- maid roses. Carnations are selling well,, and at fair prices. J. W. Rogers has received his ap- pointment from the Board of Public Service and now succeeds B. P. Crit- chell as park superintendent. He took charge on Monday January 15. Not much enthusiasm is apparent in this city regarding the coming meet- ing of The American Carnation Soc- iety. The distance is too far to ship flowers with any degree of certainty as to how long they will be detained on the road, and the condition of stock upon arrival. R. Witterstaetter will be in Boston with Aristocrat, and we hope will be able to land all right. But 36 hours is the best the Express Company will guarantee, and that's a long time for carnations to travel and arrive in good condition for staging. During the past week we have had the first snowstorm and cold weather of the season. There was a fall of ei.ght inches of snow and the thermometer reached zero the next night. At this writing, and for several days, the weather has been dark and dreary, with drizzling rain, consequently its effect on stock is telling rapidly. E. G. GILLETT. Detroit. A Visitor. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N.T., has been paying Detroit a visit on bus- iness. He has quite a large stock of White Enchantress plants. Upon hear- ing that Thomas Brown, of Greenfield, had sereral plants of what he believed to be the s;ime thing, he came to see them, and compare them with his own. Mr. Pierson visited several places in Detroit and its vicinity, including Mt. Clemens and its many establishments. He al.so went to B. Schroeter's to see his Enchantress sport. Among the Growers. The greenhouse establishment of J. F. Sullivan at Connor's Creek, is the Detroit home of the Killarney rose. There are several thousand plants of it in 3 inch pots now, and the propaga- ting house is full of cuttings of the same rose. If new benches have any- thing to do with good cuttings, cer- tainly Mr. Sullivan should get good ones. He has a new bench built on a cement wall forming the partition be- tween his greenhouses. A shoulder is built out from this for the bench to rest upon. The wall also forms the back of the bench. Inspired by his success over his first bench Mr. Sulli- van proceeded to build a second one. entirely different from the first one. The second bench was built of arched piers of cement as a foundation with a tile bed set upon them, thus making ample provision for drainage. The bench is a wide one with a cement wall in the center of it and iron pipes serv- ing as supports for the gutters. The wall stops about two feet from the gutter, and it is Mr. Sullivan's inten- tion to partition off the two houses with glass. In all about 30 barrels of cement have been used. There has been ample provisions made for the coming Easter trade. About 20,000 lilies are being grown along with 35,000 Roman hyacinths and 45,000 white hyacinths. There are also many tulips, daffodils and narcis- sus, together with thousands of hybrid roses and azaleas. Mr. Smith, of Kalamazoo, and Geo. F. Crabb, of Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, visited Detroit last week. HARRY. Carnation Cuttings QUEEN, best white, blooma all the year, $1500. per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. $20.00 pet- lOOn. Ready now, or any time you want them. Inspection of stock invited. COOLIDCE BROS., South Sudbury, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stocli. Per 100 Per 1000 Lieut. Peary, Cardinal $6.00 Lady Boantiful 4.n0 Wliite Lawson, Nelson Fiaber 3.50 Uaheim. Eihel Ward | ,™ Kncliantr^BS, ProBueiity ) Mrs. T. W. r.awHon.TheQueen. .. 2.50 BoHton IVIarket. Maceo, I » f^ M eiba. Pink Armazinda j "• $5000 36.00 30.00 20.00 18.00 15.00 Fiicrn- GKOWN ROSES OWN ROOTS Hybrid Perpetual. Hybrid Teas, Hardy Cllmberg, ETerblooinIn;; Teas. Etc. Good assortment of varieties, from$ti.00to $12.00 per 100. VERBENAS too 1000 Sl.OO $8.00 Best Maiutuoths, rooted cuttings MISCELLANEOUS AKeraf wh^n writlnr. be at the root of the evil. The plants simply stand still, gathering moss and mealy bugs, if not seen to every now and then. Occasionally a plant here and there will give way to a spasmodic fit, all at once bringing forth some spindly shoots, usually all on one side, a spray or two of flowers, resulting in a few oranges, widely apart and ill arranged; and then there's an end of it. Once in a great while, however, we come across a plant that shows the old time vigor, and willingly yields to cultural efforts. But there are not enough of such to make good the shortcomings of all the others. This has been my experience. I have pointed out wherein the diffi- culty lies, but do not know how to overcome it. Now it may all be that on other places no trouble is experienced in growing Otaheite oranges to perfec- tion. The stock may be of a different lineage, or the grower's cultural skill greater or his idea as to what con- stitutes a good plant other than mine. No doubt, there are some good growers who handle great numbers of these plants who could tell us all about them, more than I can. I wish we could hear from them. The subject is of sufiicient importance to warrant discussion. FRED. W. TIMME. [We hope some of our successful growers will favor us with a few re- marks on this subject. Ed.] Lilacs, Lantanas. (IS) Is it now the right time to graft hybrid lilacs on ordinary stock or privet? Is it practical? How and when is budding done? How are lantanas. dwarf varieties on high standards, obtained? T. U. —Lilacs may be grafted on the Cali- fornia privet stock just as the buds are starting in Spring. They are so easily increased by budding them on the same stocks in late Summer that the grafting of them is not much prac- ticed. Set out some strong privet stocks in Spring, cut them down to within three inches of the ground: strong shoots will result which will take buds nicely in late Summer. It may be that dwarf lantanas are grafted on strong, straight shoots of other kinds, but any kind can be made of standard ai)pearance by keeping it firm to a stake, permitting a head to form at top. Keep in shape by pruning. J. M. An Excellent Plan. I am a great admirer of the writings of Fred. W. Timme. It is my practice, when my Florists' Exchanges have become old. to cut out Mr. Timme's Weekly "teachings." They make a valuable reference book. SUBSCRIBBR. "^"hi^re stock plants Chrysanthemums For prict'H and vanelieH refer to Junuary fith, 1906 Issue. CARNATION CUTTINGS 2.5 and 250 at 100, and 1000 rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Red Seed, ling, 3-31^ In. $10.00 per 100; $7.5.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burki, / $4.00 per 100; Variegated Lawson, $5.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchant- ress, D. Whitney, $2 50 per 100,820.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid, Har- lowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. GRAFTED ROSES 21^ in, pots. Orders booked for Bride Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at $10.00 per 100. S90.00 per 1000; Liberty, Klllarney an(f KaiBerio A. Victoria. $ 15.00 per 100, $120.00 per lOoO. Guaranteed fine stock in every way. JAflES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave.. Bridgeport, Conn. Ifpntlon The Flortntn' Rxrbane^ whpn writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES |„'-f.':S^'e's'. ralia, stroDg field dlvlsiODs, for 3 in. and larger, $1.U0 per doz. : *7 Ol» per 100 ; $56.00 per 1000. Im- proved Daisy, "Shasta." extra large field div- Blons. which can be divided into three or more Btualler ones. $2.60 per 100 $20 Od per 1000. Not leBs than 50at this rate. BeKoiiia. 10 dowering vara., 2!4in . $3.00 per 100. l^oleus. U'Re aew. tybridB, ■ 2^| in., $2.0^ per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Stellata, 2ii in.. $2.00 per UO. Geranium. 10 standard var.,21n. $160 per 100: 8Uver Edge, R.C., $1.00 per 1"0. Petunias, Dreer's strain, donble. Giants of CaliforLia. siD^'le fringed. R.C .$! 00 per 100. Heliotrope, dark and light. 75c. per 100. SEKD— Alaska. California and Wegtralia. 25c. per 100; $2.00 oer lOOD : $6.00 per oz. Imoroved Dais7 Shasta, 2-'=c. per 1600: $2 50 per oz. Hybrid Delphiuinm. Biirbanh strain. 2fic. perpkt.; $2.00 Deroz. Petunia. Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, ftCc. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 500,000 VERBENAS GO FINEST NAMED VARIETIES Perfectly Healthy. Free from Rust. Rooted Cnttlnge. enc per 100: $5.00 per 1000. Plants. $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Our list Is the choice from millions of seedlings. Send for circulars. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Uentlon Tbe Floriatl' Exchange vhen wrltlnc. 80 The Piori-sts* Erxahang^e GERANIUMS-fctEueiiEfloiiPLiiiiTS-VEGETABLES We have 29D,0l)a goal strons plant* In 2-inch pots now ready to send out. Doz. 100. 1000. Bertlie en a 40 Laiitanas, in good variety 40 Moonvines, bine and white 50 Salvia, in variety 40 Deutzia Gracilis, forforclng 40 Hardy Chrysanthemums 1.00 Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per pecli ; $3,60 per bush. Acalvpha Macfeeana 40 Achyranthes, Emersonii, and Ver- schaffelti 40 Cuphea (Cigar plant) 40 Parlor Ivy, Seneclo scandens 40 Scented Geraniums, Rose, Balm, Fernlfolia. etc 40 Plumbag:o, OapenBls, White 00 TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $1.00 »er doz.; $6.00 perl OO $50.00 per I OOO Our new 24 page iUuBtrated descriptive Oora- nium Oatalogne. contahuug a full description of over 175 of the bewt novelties, new and standard varieties of geraniums and pelargoniums is now ready and will bu sent to the trade. It you do not get one write us. , ^ ,„, Write us about special prices on large lots. We will send lOUO, 60 each of 20 varieties our selection, for $18.00; or600,26eachof20varieties, tor $10.00, our selections of varieties. This price is for cash with order. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 LETTUCE Big Boston, Boston Market and Tennis Ball, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. CABBAGE In an7 quantity, Wakefield, SucceBslon and Flat Dutch, $1.26 per 1000; 10,000 or over at 85c. per 1000. PARSLEY Mobs Curled, 26 cts. per 100; $1.26 per 1000. Strong roots, $2.60 per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery season 1906 ; we are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose buslnees card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all interested in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station, Philadelphia division, B. & O. R. We meet all t rains. Cash with order, please. R.,12 miles north of Bait imore. Not less than Ave of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. ^ SON, WHITE MARSH, IVID. IfffBtlon th# Fleny Brand rIiowv rolors.il nf r I'lO, Cash with order or C.O.D. DANIEL K. HERR, - - Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. from 2',i In. pots ready .,^«__w. — . -. ■ 'toBhllt. Hetoranthe, 8 \ Nutt.Gon.Graut, ati2.00por 100, «18 00 per 1000- Beaute Poitevine, E. O. UlU. J Vlaud, Jersey Beauty. LaFavorlte, $2.26 per 100. $20.no per moo. Rooted CtittlngB, $10.00 per lOro. si. 25 per 1011. Cannas. d rmaiit roots, true to name; A B'.'ivler. Ei^aiidale. Sr.uv d'Ant. Crc/.y, $20.('0 periooc. ca»ti i(»Uli order. JAMES AMBACHER, West End, N. J, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GCRANILHS scENTEp GERANIUMS Rose, the old favorite, 2}{ in. pots, $2.50 per J 00, $20.00 per J 000. Dr. Livingston, leaves finely di- vided, 2'+ in. pots, $2.50 per JOO. rirs. Taylor, scarlet flowering, rose scented, 2 '4^ in. pots. $2.50 per 100. ViCK & HILL Co., Rocliester, N. V. P. O. Box, 613 Uentlon the FlorlstH* Bxchanjce when writing. GERANIUMS. We have at least 150,000 gerauiums in ilx in. pots, and in fine condition and the leaders at VIS.OO per 1,000; $2.00 per 100, Per 100. Kose geraniums, 2}4 in. S18.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Ageratam, Gnrnf ,v, P Pauline and others ■■2>4ln 2.00 "R.C 60 Fuchsias, all the leadln£[ varieties, 2^i in ,,. 3.00 Heliotrnpe.ali dark. 2M in 3,r0 Sweet Alyssuiii, 2M in , 2 00 Lobelia, L'U in 2.00 Alternantliera. rooted cuttings 50 German ivy, all rooti'd cuttings 60 Knffllsh ivy extra fine rooted cuttlnKR 1,00 The World and all of Coleus K, O, » CO . cr 100; $5.00 per 1 Out), CaKh must acconi pany the order J . E. Felthousen, Schenectady, N . Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 EnKlIsta Ivy. 2 in t2j0 Petunia, 3 colors, 3 In 2.6( Vinca. 2 in 2.80 Scented and Bronze Kcranl- nnis,21n 2,60 Mrs. Suo^v. 2 in ,. .2 60 Flowerinic liesronias. 2 In named. , 2.60 Geraniums, lieat kind, 2 la. stand'd list 2,50 Hibiscus, 2 in, 8 varieties 2.60 Asparagus plumosus, 2 In 2,0n Asparagus Sprenserl. 2 In 2,00 Alternantliera, 2 in,, t colors 2 00 Scottll fern, 2 in 6,00 Boston fern , 2 In 3.00 Plersoiil,2 in «.00 Perl^vlnfele, 21n.,2color8 2.50 Feverfevr, 2 in 2.5n Hardy pink. 3 in, 4 named varieties, , 4 00 Rubber, 10 to 16 ins, high .3,00 per doz. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERAN I UMS 2 In. pots. .S. A. Nutt, $18.00 per 1000; Rlcard, Buchner, Aiaud, Doyle, $2.00 per 100; $20.0u per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Fuchsias, beet varieties $1.26 Heliotropes, dark blue 1 00 Salvias 1.00 Lobelia 1.00 Vinca Varleeated 1.00 Ageratum, Gurney and Pauline 60 Coleus, Versch., G. B. and others 60 Coleus Giant, fancy leaved . 1.00 Feverfew, little Gem . 1.60 Mme. Salleroi Geraniams 1.60 Vinca Variegated, 3 In. pots 4.00 C.\8H WITH ORDER. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y, kfentlon The Florists* Rxchanee when wrltlne. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. NBWBURGH, N, T, — A, Peattie will, nn February 1, remove from 68 and 70 Broadwny to S6 Broadway.' FAIRMONT, NEB. — The St. John Nursery Coinpany has been incorporat- ed; capital. $50,000, with B. B. St. John president. JACKSON, MISS. — The Jackson Floral Company has been incorporated by Richard Griffith. W, B, Taylor, W. J, Brown, and S, J, Taylor to do a gen- eral wholesale and retail floral and nursery business. The capital stock is $.'■..000. WASHINGTON, D, C— The Gurte Bros, Co, with a capital stock of $50,000 has been incorporated for the purpose of conducting a florists' establishment, gardens and retail stores, Adolphus Gude. 'William F, Gurte and Conrad H. Syme are the incorporators, BALTIMORE, Md. — For importing and cultivating palms, ferns, trees, plants and flowers of every kind the Fernery (incorporated) has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock ot $15,000, The incorporators are Charles M. Ackerman, 'William D. Allen. Frank V. R, Viers, 'Walter ML Jorden and Harry W. Nice. Banquet by Herendeen Manufacturing Co. (Jn Thursday evening, January 11, the Herendeen Manufaccuring Com- Ijany, of Geneva, N, Y,, gave a ban- quet to the officers, heads of depart- ments, salesinen, and some prominent customer.s of the firm, in all between sixty and seventy persons. The menu card was a handsome piece of work. Bach guest was furnished with one, ^^■hich consisted of an embossed and engraved cover with a six page insert held together by a white silk cord and tas.sel. On the cover was the gold monogram of the company in an em- bossed depression and below it in hand- some engraved script the words "Re- union Dinner, to the Representatives of the Herendeen Manufacturing Com- pany, Geneva, N.T," On the first inside page was a large handsome photograv- ui-e in sepia of E.W,Herendeen, foun- der of the business, with fac-simile signature. On the following page were grouped similar pictures of the present officers of the company, E,H,, 'William L., F. A,, and Fred W. Herendeen. On the next page was a group of fourteen pictures of the salesmen of the com- pany. The center page contained the menu, the page following that the list of toasts and the last was left blank for autographs. Each page had a title in embossed gold script. The whole was contained in a handsome envelope. The ice cream service was unique. U being served in individual white enam- eled covered pasteboard boxes, with covers, on the top of which In raised gilt letters was the n.ime "Furman," in honor of the company's leading pro- duct, the boiler of that name, and the inventor, F. J, Furman. Following the dinner the assemblage was called to order by 'William L, Her- endeen. who after a few introductory remarks announced F. A. Herendeen as toastmaster of the evening. These toasts were responded to: "Address of welcome." Hon, Arthur P, Rose,, mayor ot Geneva; "Educational Results of Business." Dr. Langdon C. Steward- son, president Hobart College; • "Are Cities Known by their Manufactured Products?" Edward J. Cook, secre- tary of the Chamber of Commerce; "Individual Responsibilities of Repre- sentatives." Edward S. Dean of Illinois; "My Adopted State," Charles C. Johnston, of Ohio, Besides these stated subjects there were impromptu responses by "Walter Hill, of Baltimore; A, C, Smith, of Newburgh, N. T, ; Major "William Wilson, A, H, Dudley, and Ed- ward W. Mandeville. manager of the New York ofBce. Des Moines, la. News Notes. Alfred G. Lozier, who has been confined to his bed through illness for the past two weeks is now able to be around. The family say they will send him to Florida for a while to recuper- ate. Mr, Lozier has had a series of ill and good luck in a very short time. First a bad Are; then the advent of his first born, and now his own illness. The Morris Blair Floral Company are decorating the Governor's rooms at the State Capitol for the reception. Business has been dull since Christ- mas: however, now that the legislature is in session there will be more enter- taining. Chas. N. Page, general manager of the Iowa Seed Company, is on a bus- iness trip to Philadelphia and the East. A, Hans, representing K. J. Kuyk, Ghent, called on the trade this week. -WILLIAM TRILLCW. Fires. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— The green- houses of Robert Dennison at Bala, Pa., were almost destroyed by Are on January 7. Damage about $40,000, FLINT, MASS,— Fire in the green- houses of John Lambert on January 8 did considerable damage BOSTON, MASS, —On January 14 a fire occurred in the store of Max Fine, at 142 Dartmouth street, caused by the overturning of an oil stove. Damage $10. RHINEBECK, N, Y,— The violet industi-y of this place does not seem to discourage the people who are in it. An order for three carloads of glass for the erection of new houses has been given. January 20, 19J6 The Plori-st^' Hxohang;*^ &i Indianapolis. News of the Week. Tlie menibeiK of the State Flor- ists' Association of Indiana held theii annual meeting and election of officers at the State House rooms, Tues- day, January 9. About twenty- six florists were present, including George Gauge, Fred Lemon and E. T. Grave, of Richmond; W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, and J. S. Stuart of Anderson. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, F. B. Alley; first vice-president. Fred Huck- reide; second vice-president, George Gauge; seci-etary, Sidney Smith; treas- urer, John Heidenreich; Executive committee: A. F. Baur, J. J. Hatfield, Henry Rieman, W. W. Coles, and A. Stanley. That the customary Spring Show should be held at the State House in March was favorably voted upon. Sidney Smith, in a detailed speech, showed that it is a practical necessity for the florists of this country to de- cide on a national flower color scheme: he brought much weight to bear upon the fact that as it now stands, a florist ordering dormant plants at a distance. say in France, is altogether in the dark as to the shade of flower he may expect in the order. No doubt every florist had found, to his chagrin, after weeks of toll that the plant described as bearing flowers of a beautiful shade, does not produce either salable or beatitiful flowers. A national color scheme would entirely eliminate such a condition, and it is thought advis- able to bring this phase of the business before the Society of American Flor- ists at its next meeting in Dayton, Ohio. John Bertermann visited the E. G. Hill Company establishment at Rich- mond, this week. Pittsburg. News Items. Mrs. J. Hoffmeyer, who has quite a range of glass at Carnegie, growing cut flowers for the Pittsburg market, has sued a coal company for $10,000 damages, claiming that the company, digging coal under the laiid, damaged her greenhouses and other iJuildings to the amount named. The case came up in court a few days ago, and after several witnesses had been examined the jury was sent to view the property. A verdict of $1,125 for Mrs. Hoffmeyer was the result. The Farmers' Institute, in which Mr. Dunlevy, the Carnegie florist, is much interested, held a two days session at Bridgeville. Professor John Davey, of Dayton, Ohio, who has spent most of the summer around the city taking care of diseased trees, etc., gave a lec- ture on "Trees and Tree Culture," illustrated with stereopticon pictures of the various phases of tree life, show- ing how the work of preserving trees and the planting of new ones should be carried on for best results. Part of the lecture was also devoted to the subject of pests which attack trees. The Botanical Society met last week. "Shade Trees and Shrubbery" was the subject handled by Elliot Brothers, the nurserymen of Pittsburg, who had a suitable exhibit of material on hand. Georgie Oesterle, a former secretar>' of the Florists' Club met with a bad accident a few weeks ago, breaking his arm in several places. E. C. RBINEMAN. SEATTLE, WASH.— At the next meeting of the Seattle Florists' Assoc- iation the question of holding a big Summer flower show in this city will be taken up and committees appointed to arrange plans. If the idea is carried out as now being discussed by members of the association, the fair will be one of the largest ever held in the North- "ivest. The recent flower show was a de- cided success, but members of the asso- ciation have determined to place all former efforts "in the shade." It is the plan to ask other organizations of sim- ilar character to join with Seattle and make the show a state affair. BOULDER, COLO. — Simon Bald- win Sutherland, a resident of Boulder County for thirty-eight years, died January 1, 1906, aged 68 years. He was one of the pioneer miners and gardeners of this section. l'.\SSAIC, N. J.— Hitnsen A Limsl.-,-i.l is producing some fine carnations this season. Business was lively last week. Both Hundertmark & Mc- Allister had several rush orders of good size, which were promptly filled. 1 A GRAND STOCK OF COLEUS In assortment of beautiful varieties. $2.00 per 100. Two novelty sorts, one red, one yellow— dwarf, like Alternantheras, rapid growers— Jno and Anna Pfistf r. $3.00 per 100. SENSATION The English novelty Coleus. Makes a grand speci- men, with enormous crimson velvet leave.s. 25c. $2.50 per doz. DUNERIA A fine companion for brilliancy in chocolate and crimson, quick grower. IOC. $i.ao per doz. LANTANAS Dwarf, French sorts, white, gold, orange and pink $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPES The largest stock of young Heliotropes in the coun- try. Bruant's giant type, clean and In full growth, assorted and labeled. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. RICHMOND ROSE Splendid stoc'k ; nicely established ; ready now. $12.00 per zoo, $100 00 per 1000. Order.s booked for grafted Eichiiiond. $15.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000. I THE E. Q. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. | Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMULA PRIMILA ORCOINIM GRANDIFLORA Alba 2in. $l.Tr,; 31n. $3.&0per 100. K. C. Prepaid per 100; Agreratuiu, Gurney Alternanthera, red and yellow, sfroni^. 60c- aalvla* Bonfire, Splendene. Uelloirope. blue- Alyesum, Giant Double 7oc. Fuchsia, fine sorts, $1.25 Hardy Pinks, double, three Kood kinds K.C. 60c. per 100; $4.50 per lOUU. By esprews. Cash. Satis- faction guaranteed. 8YER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Mention The Florlaf Exchange when writing. OBCOMICA . .^ APiD CfllMESE Full of buds and flowers, strong 5 in., equal to tt in.. $8.00 per 100; 4 in.. $4.00 per 100. Cyclamen Ulganteuiu, stront;, 5 in., all in bud. $12.00 per 100; 4 in ,S*J.0O. Table Ferns.stroui::, 2 in., best varieties, $2; extra 3 in., $4 per 100. A8par- ag:us Sprengeri, ttong. 3 in., $2.00 per ICO. Dracjeua Indivlsa, strong 6 in.. JlO.Ou; 4 In., $5.00; strong 2 in., ready for 3-4 in., $2.50 per 100. Casta. WM. S. HERZOe, Morris Plains, N.J. Menllnn The Flnrlsta' Exchange when writing For Thirty Days Only Per 100 Asparasas. 8preiigerl,2 In pots S1.26 Bostou and pleroon Ferns from 6 In. pot-^. 'J5c each. Oxalls Ploribnnda rosra2 In pots 1.7s Pansy Plants, email, per 1000$2.00. . .60 Gash Only. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO Mt*nflrin Thp FlArlati^' HuobaDgP wbPD writing. Have No Trouble in making cuttings, and sow now The new real dwarf AGERATUIU HEX. BLUE STAR Trade pkt. 25c. in Trade pkts. $j.oo O. V. ZANQEN, HOBOKEN, ^. J. Mention The Florists' Exclmnge when writing. Want Any Fuchsias And a Few Otiier Good Tilings? The following will be sure to please you, and early orders are advisable. Fuclisias, Lord Byron, Ernest Kenan, Tener, $4.00 per 100. Little Beauty, tB.OO per 100. Monarch Coleas, »6.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Mme. Bruant, dwarf, $5.00 per 100. Begonias, Thurstonl and Pinll Vernon, dwarf, tS.OOperlOO. White Vernon, $4.00 per 100. Strong 2K In pot plants. January, and later delivery. S. S. SKIDELSKY, '14^8?!' Philadelphia, Pa. ftlentloD The Florlat*' Etzcbanse wbe« writing. Asparaps Plumosus Roots From bench, one year old, out back; fine healthy condition, $6.00 per lOO. Charles II. Allen, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS LIST BELO^V^ per 100, prepaid. FDCHSIA. 5 kinds. $1.26. HELIOTKOrK. 3 kinds. $1.00. VINCA VAKIKCJATA. 90c. ; »8.00 per ICOO. PARIS DAISY. White. $1.00. AOERATHM, Gurney. Pauline, 2 in.. 20c. FI.OHKKING ItKOONIAS. 8klnds,$1.10 COI.KHS. 10 kinds. 60c. ALTKRNANl'HEBA. Ked and yellow. 60c.; SI. 00 per 1000. FKVEKKEW. Oem, $1.00. HARIJY PINKS. 3 kinds, 76c.; $8.00 per 1000. AKTII.LKKV PLANT. 76c. IMPATIKNS SUI.TANl, tl.OOperlOO. RE.\. BEGONIAS, »1. 26 per 100. ROSK GERANIUMS, 2 in.. $1.60. Cash or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS.. Chambersburg.Pa. UentloD The riorlstB' Bxobanire when wrttlna CYCLAMEN Splendens Gigantaum Hybrids Finest strain In the world, Including the fringed varieties, In five colors, In bud and bloom well grown plants from 4 in. pots, $15 UO : frcni 6 in. pots, $20.00, extra selected $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosns Xanns. Well grown plants Irom 3 In. pots, $6.00; from 3>^ In. pots, $8.00 per 10 '. A8parag:a8 Sprengeri. Nice stocky plants from 2^^ in. pots, $1.50 per 100: $14.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Strondsbnrg. Pa lieotloD The Florists' Btxchsnse when wrltlDf. I//OLET CULTURE Price, $1 SO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York SWEET PEAS {Earliest of All), 2 tn., $2.00 a lOO Per lOT Asparat^ns Sprengeri, 2 In. per ICOC $9.00; $1.26 Cuphea, t Cigar Plant) &0 Selai^inella dentiirulata. 2 in 2.00 Swoet PeaH, iP:arlleet of all), 21n 2.00 Petunias. Dbl. f ric sed mixed, 2 In. . 2.C0 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa, MentloD The Florists' Bichapge when writing. 50 000 COLEUS Good cieati stock, well rooted cuttings. $4.00 per 1000; 60c. per 100 by mall, casb. .'"lO.OOO rooted cuttings now in sand, :iO(),000 morecomins on; Verschaffeltii, Qolden Bedder, Queen Victoria and Vari- eties. C.SCHUlZE&Son, ^FS."tT"N.^ Mpntlon The Flnrlsts' Exchange when wrltloE. FIIIEliT DODBLE PETDUBS An immense stock of white, pink, red, crim son and variegated. All separate colors ; notbing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. ^ ' Per 100 Double Petunias $1.26 Heliotropes, from soil, per lOOO. $9.00 1.(0 I.an tunas, dwarf and trailing, from eoU 1.2S Abiitllons, New French dwarf, 8 vara 2 60 Abiitilons, Savitzii l.&O Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi 2.00 Cuphea, (Cigar Plant) 76 Gii/.ania Nplendens 1,60 Strobilanthes Dyerianus 1.26 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Aeer.ituni, 4 vara 75 Flowering liegonias, 7 vars 1.60 PLANTS. Per 100 New Buttercup Primula, 3 Ins.. coming In bloom $5.00 Petunia Grandiflora, single In variety 1.25 Heliotrope, 2 in., strong 2.00 Shasta Daisy. 3 in 3.00 Dracwna Indlvlsa and Australls, 4 In. 8.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J UentleD tlie Florists' Exchange when wrltlof 82 The Florists' Exchange VICTORY Requires only ordinary culture. Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word. Wholesaled for $25.00 per hundred at Christmas. Columbus, O. News Jottings. Although the local trade ex- iioiiencert the usual after-holiday re- action, business seems to be starting off asain in good shape, partly, no doubt, as a result of inauguration wesk, which was productive of many elegant social functions that called for the liberal use of flowers in one way and another. Carnations are reported as coming in more freely with a corresponding reduction in price, $3 to $6 per hundred being the prevailing rate. Violets are scarce. In the decorations for the inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol, and the grand ball at Memorial Hall the florists did not have a very prominent part, the materials most extensively used being smilax and bunting. Roth Brothers are trying something new in the heating line at their houses in the South end. having put natural gas under their boiler, using a special style of burner in connection with a jet of steam. The arrangement was designed by August Roth, of the firm, and seems to work satisfactorily and economically. Although the apparatus has not had a trial through any long cold spell as yet, it is claimed that, with the gas at 25c. per thousand, it will be far more economical than coal, besides, of course, far easier to man- age and with much less labor. The meeting of the State Horti- cultural Society last week, seemed to take on the form of an "ornamental" section on Friday, when an unusual amount of attention was paid to the aesthetic side of things horticultural. Among the papers provided was one by J. H. Dayton, of Painesville, on Hardy Ornamentals tor outdoor Planting," and one entitled 'Orna- mentals: Their place on the Farm," by M. I. Shively. E. H. Cushman, who is an exten- tensive grower and shipper of dahlias and gladioli, read an interesting and instructive paper on "The Dahlia," giving his methods of storing the tu- bers, planting, shipping, etc. In an- swer to questions, Mr. Cushman con- sidered the best time to cut the blooms for shipment to be in the morning after tiie dew is off. He did not see how the tubers could be prevented from growing too large, as they often will, unless by setting them in rather poor soil. The blooms are packed in shallow corrugated boxes. He could see no difference in results whether rooted cuttings or tubers were used. In the discussion which followed. Sec- retary Woodward said that he con- sidered the best time to gather the blooms was between 3 o'clock and dark, then pack the same night and ship as soon as possible. Two or three of the members maintained that, in order to keep up successive crops of large flowers, it was very essential to set only rooted cuttings, for if one kept on setting out tubers very long the stock would soon run out and the blooms become worthless. Mr. Cush- man also spoke of a recent visit to the Peacock farm in New Jersey, where ho saw 130 acres in dahlias. The root- ed cuttings were set out by a plant machine. M. B. Faxon^ formerly an active member of the Newport Horticultural Society, said thal^ society people in the Bast seem to. be fairly dahlia crazy now-a-days, as they have them on the table for breakfast, luncheon and din- ner, and then exploit them on other tables far into the night. Also as showing the great interest taken in the flower there, he gave In part the classification used in the exhibitions of the Horticultural Society, whose members, he explained, were mostly private gardeners, highly skilled in their profession. Mr. Cushman, who runs a large gladiolus and dahlia farm at Svlvania. near Toledo, stated to the writer that he Is now cultivating upwards of 130 varieties of the dahlia and considers it the coming flower for many pur- poses. ,jj{ F. W. Sperry, of the Livingston Seed Company's staff, read a care- fully prepared and thoughtful paper on "Seed Selection," in which he showed that success in keeping up and im- proving cultivated plants when propa- gated from the seed required an im- mense amount of skill, judgment and patience on the part of the grower as well as a high standard of honor and honesty on the part of the seedsman or disseminator. As notable examples of what had been done in this line by some of the pioneer growers he cited the case of J. S. Learning in improv- ing seed corn, and the late A. W. Liv- ing-ston the tomato. The officers of last year were re- elected: President, W. W. Farnsworth, Waterville; vice-president, LI. T. Cox, Rockwood; treasurer, R. J. Tussing, canal Winchester. The secretary is to be named by the executive committee. B. Newport, R. I. The Week's News. The extremely mild weather is affecting horticulture in many and var- ious ways. Landscape gardeners hav- ing contracts on liand for work ex- pected to be but begun in March, have a great part of the work completed. Many large trees, intended for. these places, where work has been pushed right along, could not be moved, how- ever, because of the difficulty of mov- ing trees of large size without first getting at least a good crust of frost on the earth around the trees. V. A. Vanioek. of the Rhode Island Nur- series, has many large trees to move, and he is impatient to begin. Judg- ing from inquiries regarding shrubs and herbaceous plants, the demand for these in the Spring promises to be such that it will tax the capacity of many nurseries to supply it. I mean the nurseries of men or firms well known, or who will make It their busi- ness to make it known that they have the goods to supply. Much genuine regret is felt in New- port because of the approaching de- parture of President Kenyon L. But- terfield from the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Mr. Butterfield is leaving the college just when the results of his work dur- ing the time he has been at the head of the college were becoming sufficiently well known to be recognized and ap- preciated. Mr. Butterfield has been elected president of the Massachussetts Agricultural College at Amherst, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Henry H. Goodell. Mr. Butterfield will begin his new duties in July. Pre.sldent Butterfield was born in Michigan in 1S68. He was a graduate from the Michigan Agricultural Col- lege in 1891. In 1895 he was made superintendent of the Farmers' In.sti- tute of Michigan. He was also field agent of the Michigan Agricultural College for a number of years. In 1902 he received the degree of A. M. from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. His work was largely along the lines of sociology and econ- omics, and in the Autumn of 1912 he became instructor In rural sociology in the University. In the December of the same year he was elected presi- dent of the Rhode Island College. Mr. Butterfield has written considerably on various phases of rural sociology. The fornightly meeting of the New- port Horticultural Society was held Wednesday evening last. President Alexander MacLellan in the chair. One new member was elected, and three more were proposed. The mem- bers will observe the fifteenth anni- versary of the society by an elaborate banquet at the Clifton House, Bellevue avenue, on January 23. Some friends of the society from out of town are expected; their presence is made pos- sible by a resolution allowing a mem- ber to purchase a ticket for a friend. It will be a good time sure enough. Gibson Brothers were fortunate in having their carnations In good shape and blooming freely at the holidays. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and Bl /^DICTft' &IIODI ICC Oalax Leaves and jnanutacturers of ^WN^RI^IO a««l^rt>IB9 Uecorntive Greenery New York Agents for OftldweU's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilax. Uentlon The Florlsti' Exchange when writing. The varieties they grow are — Enchan- tress, Mrs. Lawson, Flamingo and White Cloud. Gardenias are seldom over plentiful in Newport, but the .scarcity is more pronounced in the middle of Summer than at any other time. For that reason, several dealers, including Gib- -sorn Brothers are making alterations to their premises that will enable them to have a supply of gardenias in Sum- mer. Plants are not over plentiful either, and it goes without saying, that they must be obtained from some- where. Another mighty scarce Item at all times is Adiantum Farleyense. and tlie scarcity of this product is also more noticeable recently than usual. And it may be worth noticing that it Is not over advertised. I know of several men who looked up the papers re- cently in search of quotations for plants; they found but few to choose from. A. Farleyence is a rather ticklish thing to grow of course, but as with many other plants, itself and the grower agree surprisingly well on extended acquaintance. Good treatment to one will yield a good profit to the other. M. Worcester, Mass. News of the Weeli. Sunday, January 7. a fire started in the block in which H. F. •Littlefield's .store is located. The In- surance Fire Patrol spread rubber cov- ers over Mr. Littlefield's stock. His main loss was in folding paper boxes which he had just received and stored in the cellar. His loss will not exceed $200. fully insured. F. A. Lincoln, of the foriuer seed and agricultural firm of F. A. Lin- coln & Company, Is spending the Win-' ter in Redlands, Cal., with liis wife and daughter. A beautiful specimen of the new rose Richmond was on exhibition In Littlefield's window last week and attracted much attention. Tlie single bud was sold for $1. The Worcester Conservatories have decided to close up their retail store February 1. Miss Caroline Birdsall, who came from Providence, R. I. to take charge, will doubtless enter one of the other stores here. CAROLUS. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. As an appropriate culmination of the tenth year of a most delightful existence, about sixty members and in- vited guests of the Providence Florists and Gardeners' Club assembled at the parlors of the Hotel Newman, on Thursday evening. January 11, to enjoy the annual banquet and Incidentally to participate in a commenoratlon of the anniversary of the organization. Previous to the dinner hour, a brief period was devoted to the regular business session, the meeting being called to order by President J. F. Schellenger. After dinner C. S. Macnair introduced as toastmaster Secretary William E. Chappell. Mr. Chappell first called on William Hill, chairman of the com- mittee of arrangements, for remarks, who spoke briefly of the calling of the .gardener. Thomas J. Johnston's remin- iscent expressions were heartily re- ceived. Mr. Macnair read a- letter from Professor H. J. Wheeler of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture, stating that he had planned to be present, but was unable to do so. Mr. Macnair also spoke of letters of regret h."(ving been j'eceived from A. H. Newman, of J. Newman & Sons Corporation. Boston, and G. S. Whitford, Phenix, R. I., the latter being unable to attend owing to a lecture engagement at Woodstock Vermont, He then spoke interesting- WM. G. DONALDSON O. A. PLUMB VIOLETS Dutches>& County Violet Co. Wholesale FloriBts, (M. A. Puhdt, Manager) 38 West 29th Street, New York We handle a full line of Cxit Flowers. Telephone, 2877 Mad Sq. Consfgnments Solicited Mfntinn Tb** FlorlMtJi' Bichanee when writlpg. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st FloDr. Telephone, 2921.6243 Madison Sq. M«>ntlnD The FlnriatB" ExchaoKe when wrltlDK. ly and at length on "Carnations." 'tell- ing of the enormous and Increasing de- mand for the better grades and var- ieties of the divine flower and mention- ing the present state of the florists' in- dustry and the promising future before It. Ex-president James B. Canning spoke along similar lines, comparing the prices of carnations of the present day witli those obtained in days of yore. John A. Macrae followed with re- marks relative to the introduction of electricity into the horticultural field. Alexander Macrae also reviewed the possibiities of electricity as a factor in raising plants. Subsequent speak- ers were: Thomas F. Keller, ex- president James Hockey, ex-secretary Alexander M. Rennie. president J. F. Schellenger, Robert Johnston, W. S. Pino, M. Sweeney, D. E. Newell Henry Patray, Herbert Leech, Charles Bellows of Adamsdale, Mass., and Willard B. Wilson. Ex-president William Appleton and Edward O'Brien were the last speakers, after which Henry Patray concluded the festivities of the evening* with a most enjoyable recitation. The table decorations were decidedly artistic and beautiful; most harmon- ious effects having been obtained by a combination of carnations and ferns; among which conspicuously predomi- nating were specimen plants of Neph- rolepis Barrowsii and the newer N. Whitmanll. Interspersed with huge bouquets of Helen Goddard carnations, the latter being kindly contributed by S. J. Goddard. Framingham. Mass. ITpon alighting at a railroad station away up among the mountains in Ver- mont, my attention was attracted to a range of glass which formed a con- spicuous sight among numerous other farm buildings at one particular place. I found the greenhouses devoted to fruit and vegetables; a. leading crop being strawberries. The luxuriant dark green foliage combined with a promising and abundant crop of fruit compared most favorably with any field of strawberries T ever saw at a time of natural productiveness. I was told that this fruit pays well under glass, and that within a very few weeks regular shipments of the lus- cious berries will almost dally accom- pany the dairy products of the farm to a city market some twenty miles dis- tant. The Sunny Crest Greenhouses exhibi- ted a dozen blooms of their new red sport of Enchantress, in a downtown store window last week; being prob- ably the first of the kind ever placed on exhibition. Although not intended for sale, an admiring passerby offered $.') for the lot; an offer, which, of course, could not be resisted. U. G. ScoUay. the well known heat- ing engineer of Brooklyn. N. Y.. was a caller among the trade last week. G. S. W. January 20, 190f> TheFiorists' Exchange 83 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL SEAMtNS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square UeDtlon tbe norlsts' Gicbange wben wrlttns. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Whole&ale riorists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4688 Main. ConeigninentB solicited. Out-of-to\vn orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. t^eatloD tbe FlortBta* Bxebange wken wrttine KONINOT KROS. Wholesale Commission Dealebs in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (iZ'^f.^. New YorR Telephone Call, 830 Madison Sq. Mention The Florists' BxchaDge when writing FORD BROS. Wholesale florists 40 WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone, aiTo-sSri Madiion Square GROIVSRS, ATTENTION! Always Heady to Ke.'eive Fine Sto<:k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 \(rest 2Qth Street 'Phone, Ml Ma.liBonSciiiare. NEIV YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orchids Estatiltshe'l l.s.Tis Mention Tbe Florlsta* Bxcfaange wben writing ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tbe 'Wbolesale Florist ot ti^-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in PLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Excbange wben writing, PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921=5243 Madison Square. Mention th« FlorUts* Bxchaoce when writing WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale OommlsBlon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 ■Willoug'hby St.. '•""S^Srikain. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention Tbe FlorlBtJ' Excbange wben writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 ^VEST 30tH STR.EET tiKW YORK Cunslpnmenf s .Soliclterl. Telephone : 230 MadiBOn Sq. Ifentlon the FlorlBte* Bxcbense whea writing. JAMES McMANUS ES McMANUS mil^^ 50 W. 30th St., Naw York Baautles, Meteor*, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. HIGHEST XX .^ I I IST "V^ ALWAYS ON \DB OF >r A^ Laiv 1^ ^S^ T HAND THE HIGHEST > GRADE OP ALWAYS ON HAND • PBCIAI.TT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchance Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEIV YORK Open every Morning at .'nIx o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall .Space for advertlsmR purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Uentlon Tbe FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESILE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone 3550 Maillson Square Consignments of chnico cut flowers soiicitf-il. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention The Florists* Excbange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York T.'l.-i'ti'jne (all: '::':> M:mIi(«jii .Sijtiarr-. Uentlon The Florists' Dxcbange wben wiitlnK. Telephone, 3934 Madison Square Established 1891 CENUIN CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Consignments of First Class Stock Solicited. Mention The FlorlBti' Bxcbange wben writing. J.K.Men *-i >.^. ^ «> » rUt>' Bicbtnge whei wrltUs, JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK TeLEPIIOHe: 446.3-4464 MADISOX SyTAItK MentloB tbe Florl»t»' gieb«n«« wb«« wrltinr. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 MadlBon Square consignments o( Choice Flowers sollcllea Uentlon Hie Florlatj' Bxcbange when writlnit. 84 The Florists' Hxchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^^"^ro^K,f.-I.Jirrr*^^-^ DOUBLE VIOLETS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLOWERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelpliia UeDtlon The riorists' Eichange whep wriUng. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia WHITE VIOLETS and WHITE LILACS Uentlon The FIoiIbU' ElxcbaDge when writipg. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 504 Liberty Avenue, We have the NOVELTIES and STAPI^ES BEAUTIES ROSES PITTSBURG, PA. ^l£J!#r*"" Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MIGNONETTE PAN81ES BABY PRIMROSES VIOLETS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS LILIES ROMAN HYACINTH BOX-WOOD SPRATS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADtLPniA r.ct. Maikrt ;ni.l Ciif'stniit Stiwts Choicest Stock Always on Hand T.-Ieph<.n.-: l-l-J-2r.-A. Mention The FlorlBti' HtxcbaoKe when writing. CUT FLOIR BOXES Are Made By Edwards & Docker Co. PHILADELPHIA Get Prices Save Money Uentlon 1%e Flortota* Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wholesale Plorlsts 1516-18 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut flowers Open EvenlDRB until 8. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writioff. CHARLES H.NETSCn Wholesale CommlssloD Florist CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 355 Ellicott Street, BUPfALO, N.V. Lony DiBtaiice Telephone Uentlon The FlorUtn* Bzcliang* wh«n wriUiig. CALL ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROMPT DELIVEBT Carnations, Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac U South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florleti' Exchange when writing. -wiLr> s3s-fl:iL.A.:x: -A-ostid ei.a-ste3R lilies 'Prompt ReportB" Business hours: 7 A.M. to WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1221 FILBERT ST., PHILA.. FA DUMONT & CO. Vfholesale Florists Carnationa » iSp«cl«lt7 No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keyatone 'Phone*. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flow^ers-Per 100 Boston Buffalo Jan. 13, 1906 Jan. 16, 19C6 40.00 to 60. ao.oo to 40. lU.OO to 20. to 8.00 to 12. 6.00 to 8. t.OO to 6. 1.00 to 4 6.00 to 10. to ... 6.00 (O 12. to ... to ... to ... to ... 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4 00 to .76 to to 60 to ... 8.00 to 12 to ... to ... to ... to ... to . 8 00 to 12. to ., 2 00 to 4. 1.00 to 2. 3.00 to 4. to ., .40 to .76 to 1 to ... to .. to .. 60.00 30.00 16.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 6.6b 6 00 4.00 2.6b 2.69 2.60 2.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 .60 40.00 lO.tO 12.00 16.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 .76 1.00 to 61.00 to 60.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to 16.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8 00 to 12.00 to to 15.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to to 2.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6,00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 18.00 to 16.00 to to to to to to 18.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 16.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to to to Detroit Jan. 14, 190U ClDClnnatl Jan. 13, 1906 lO.OU 12.00 8.00 to 26.00 to to to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 26 UO to 16.00 to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to 48,00 to 26 00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 8.00 60.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.0U 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 60.00 26.00 :8.00 18.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 16.00 1.00 1.60 3,00 to to to 4.00 CO to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2,00 to 2,00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 10.00 to 3,00 to to to to to to to .... to to Perie ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colors.. - White Standahd «VaB1ETIE8 Name! and Varletlei A. Beadtt, fancy— special " extra No. 1 Culls & Ordinary Bride, 'Maid, laDcy-speclal.. " extra No. 1 No. 2 Solden Oate K. A. Victoria Liberty 20.00 16.00 lU.OO 4.U0 Pink., ■Red Yellow & Tar... 1 White ' Pink [Red Yellow & var.. 2*Fanct h. (•The highest ] €9 gr&tleB of 1 63 Stand. Tar.) ] I. NOVBLTIES ADIANTDM ., A.flPARAODs, Plum. & Ten " Sprengeri, bunches.. Callas Chbysanthemdms, ordinary " fancy Dahlias Daisies Gladiolus Lilies, HarrlslI " Longlflorum Lilt of the Vallet Mignonette, ordinary " fancy Shilax Violets, ordinary ** fancy „,. nilwaakee Jan. 16, 1906 1.00 4.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 (0 12.60 to 8.00 to 8,00 to 7.0U tj 600 to 4.00 to to 8.00 to 10.00 to .. to 6.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to 2.00 to .. to .. to . I to 4,10 to .. 20.00 20,00 to to 1.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to 12,60 to to .. to .. to to .. to .. to .. to 16.00 ) to 3.00 to 8 00 to 4.00 to 20.00 to .60 to .76 to .. to .. Phll'delpbla Jan. 16, 1906 ,00 to 75.00 .00 to 60.00 ,50 Co 36.00 .00 to 12,50 ,.. to 16.00 ... to 12.00 00 to 10.00 OO to 6,00 00 to 12.00 ... to .00 to 30.00 ... to ... to ,00 to 60.00 ... to 60.00 26.0U 12.60 4.00 12,00 8.00 2,00 2.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 6,00 6.O0 60 to 60 to 50 to 60 to 00 to 00 Co 00 Co 00 to ... to ,00 to ... to .00 Co 50.00 ,60 Co .76 ... to ... to .. to ... to 1.60 3.00 to i.50 to 15.00 .... to 2.00 to 6.00 J.OO to 4.00 ,.. to 6.00 2.60 to 16.00 .60 to .60 .76 to to to to 1.00 Pittsburg Jan. 13,1906 4,00 e.ob 4.ob 1.00 1.60 1,60 1.60 3.00 Co 60.00 to 3S.00 to 16.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to to 12.00 to to 10.00 to 16.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 30.00 18.00 to 3.00 to to 6.00 to 1.60 to 50.00 to 32.00 to 1.00 12.60 3.00 2.00 2.00 12.60 .60 to to to to to to 16.00 to to 4.00 to 3 00 to 4.00 to 15 00 to .76 1.00 St. Loula Jan. 16, 1906 40.0C '0 60.00 25.00 Co 36.00 10.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 8.00 0.00 Co 4.00 Co Co Co 3.00 Co Co 3.00 Co 8.00 CO 3.00 CO CO 1.05 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1,00 to 1,00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.0U to 3.00 to to to 26.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 60.00 10.00 CO 12.60 to to CO to to .... to CO 3.00 Co 2.00 Co to 12.60 to 16.00 .40 to .60 to to to CO 8 00 6.00 3,00 8.00 6.00 i'.K 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.00 4.00 i.OO Asparagu.s Plumosus Mignonette Vellow Narcissus Lily Harrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties \A/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 75 Providence S(., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserine Violets Camots Orchids Valley Carnations Can furnish at short notice. Trice acconling to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POIMH Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Kention The Florlsta' Exohasge when -rrttlnK. H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Uentlon lite Florists* Etzchanga wben wrltlnc. Wholesale Growers of CUT FUOWERS Prompt attention grlven all orders. WORCESTER, MASS. HOITON k HUNKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufai'tme™ of WIRF. li|.;slciN.S 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Milln 674. 1". O. Hox lia Mention The Ilorllts' Ezohanc* whan writtnc. GHHS.8.SGHHEFFEBFL0BgLG0. Wholesale Department ONLY COMMISSION HOUSE HERE High quality Wanted. Best market In the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. COLLECTIONS We find this Is the best time in the year to make collections. Florists and others feel rich and friendly during the holidays. So why do you not send at once for collection your overdue accounts to THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 66 Fine Street, New York. Uentlon the rlorlsta' Exchange wben writing. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Supplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send tor weekly price list Pitt shlirn.Pft and prices on large orders, rtt I9UUI ^twa- Mention the Florlsti' Exchange wbea writing. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS Ami all kinrls of St'ason- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLORiaTB' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 Ellicott St. BUFFLAO,N.Y. OITE VB A TEIAL We OAH PLEABE TOO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, tis.oo Write for Prospectus VIOLET ci;l,titre, 1.50 THE HEATHER, I.SO AMERICAN CARNATION, 3.SO PLANT CULTURE, I.OO HOUSE PLANTS, clotti I.OO " *' paper .50 RESIDENTIAL SITES, 9.SO TELEQRAPH CODE. s.50 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANSE, 2 Ouan* S; , Ntw York Uentlon Hi. Florists' Bxchsnge when writing. January 20, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 85 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>VERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Bpecalltj Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West OATALOOCX: FRKB. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.t.bji.h.d i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ava., CHICAGO Mention The Florlatfl' Bichapge when wrltlpg. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CHICAGO Conslftrnments Solicited klentloD the FlorleU' Dxchanse when wrltlnc. GEO. REINBERG Kiril Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take rare of your orders at reaBonable prices. Prompt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue. CniCAOO, ILL. Ifentloo Hie Florista' EzcbanjTe when wrltlDC. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba&h Ave., CIIICAGO Meptlop the FlorlBf * Bichange when writing- E.A.BEAVEN \Vhole8ale Dealer In 80Dtliiini iid SniUai iind Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists* Eiohange when writing. STANDARD FOK QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold in New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia. S.B Fennocic; Providence, Reonle.'^ Pino; Buffalo. Wm, F. KastlnK: Cleveland. Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ; Scranton, Scran ton Florist Supply Co. ; PlttBbuFK. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Olnclnnati.O. E. Crltchell; Baltimore, Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton. Ont., Dale Estate. UentloD The Florists' Btxcbaoge when wrttlng. CilA$.W.McHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CLfT FLOWERS and QRBENS 51 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Ueatlon The FlorlRts' flxebaoire when wrltlDg. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWEIi GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltinK. THe PfluriiiaD caiDaiiOD 'Price, $3.50 A.T.DE LA MARE PTC. & PUB. CO., Ltd. 2 Duane Street, New York All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS tvlshing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" lols Is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Ilortifullural traders. It le also taken by over KiOO of the beet Continental bouses. Annual subscriptions to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowcmam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION UentloB Tbe norlsts' ■xf<*)an^ when writing. Wholesale Pricesof Cut Flowers, Chicago, Jan. 16,1906. frlces ciaoted are bv iSie bnndred unless othervvise noted. CA.RNATIONS ROSES American Deanty Estra long stems per doz. ........ to 36-inch stems " to 30- inch stems " ; to 24-lnch stems " ! to 20-lnch stems ... " , to 18-inch sterna " j to 15-lDCh stems " i to 12-Inch stems " to 8-incli stems " to Bride' Maid fancy special 13.00 to extra 10.00 to No 1 6.00 to No. 3 3.00 to Golden Gate 5.00 to K. A. Victoria 4.00 to Liberty . . . .' to Meteor 5.0o to Perle.... [ 5.00 to Orclilds— Cattleyas | to 8MILAX 12,0OtO Violets, ordinary , .25 to " fancy j .75 to LILY OF THE VALLEY I 3.00 tO BRILLIANT fialax and Leucothoe Wholesale Trade Solicited J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. SPRAYS 0.00 6.00 6.00 4 00 3 00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 16.00 .75 1.00 4.00 Interior grRdea. all colors l.OOto I White l.BO to 2.50 Standabd I Pink l.BO to 2.50 V.lBIETIES "Hod I 1.50to 2. BO I Yellow S: Tar. .. . 2.00 to 3.00 "Fancy i White ».00 to 4.ii0 .(The high I Pink \ 8.00 to 4.00 est grades I Bed 3.00 to 4.00 otsta'dva I Yellow & var ... . 3.00 to 5.00 Novelties to ADIANTUM I .75to 1.00 ASPAHAGUS, Plum. & Ten ' .85 to .50 Sprengerl, bunches. .."iB to .5o ■-■ .15 CALLAH. CHRYSANTHEMIIMS, Ordinary., fancy DAHLIAS Daisies CtLADIOLCS Lilies, HarrlsU Longlflorum mignonette, ordinary fancy 10 to to . ... to to to to 15.00 to 20.00 to 4.00 to 8.' 0 to 6.00 lO.OO THE AMERICAN CARNATION ^^bo' A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD.. 2 tO S Duanc St., NCW Yorh Uentlon The FloriBts' Bxcbaoge wbeo wrltlDg. Cromwell, Conn. with the coming of the; grafting .sf-ason and the demand for stock for this Spring and Summer's planting, two rose.s stand out prominently as especial favorites. These are KlUar- ney and rtichmond. The former promises to be more popular than ever before. It is a rose that makes friends easily and holds them. Those who have once become acquainted with its many attractions and good qualities want it again, and if they can get it will take nothing else. The Richmond, while perhaps no! as well known, is rapidly coming into favor as the lead- ing red rose. While it cannot be said that the new varieties are supplanting the Bride and Bridesmaid, as stand- ards, still they are creating a field for themselves and a large one. N. F. Higgins, of Springfleld and Charles Munro. of New Haven were among recent visitors here. E. A. Blinn is preparing for a more extensive business in pansles, another year, than ever. He has been, very sue- fesstul in the cultivation of this flower. Peter Ander.son, who was operated on for appendicitis, at the Hartford hospital about two weeks ago, is rapid- ly recovering and will soon be able to resume work at A. N. Pierson's. H. Kalamazoo, Mich. News Notes. Ben Dunkley a few days ago met with, what the local papers re- port, an accident which might easily have been a most .serious one, while crossing the railroad track. As it was a smashed wagon and a few bruises and a good shaking up was all that happened. Born to the wife of Garratt Van Bochove December 26, 1905, a daugh- ter. , s. B. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles ItlosB, 1.6 bbBa'(>,$1.26: 3 Bales. $3.2.'.; 5 Bales $5.00: pkic Moss, 10 Bales, $7.50. Poles 2 inch butt 8 feet long, $15.00 per 1000; 2>j Inch butt 10 ton 12 feet long. S22-5D per 1000. H. R. AKRR»,CbatswortIi, I«. J, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocB, full weight. 50-lb. case, $7.00; 25-lb case, $3.76. GAL.AX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected. tl.OO per 1000; *3.75 per 6000. LEUCOTHlan..f.cturerj^of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. mn-j ni.c! RpOadWaU NEW YORK Sample, FurnUhedto the Jobbing Trade only, ^^^ '*^*' »' V*""**'!!* ■^'-" ""<" R FKNCY • FeRNS Per 1000, $1.50. Per 5000, $6.35. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7SC. per 1000, $750 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 &40 IVIiami Ave., - Detroit, IVIich. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CniFFON 4,6, 10.13 I and 18 inch, all colors. | ^rrite for Prices. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO.. 201 RIBB0N5^'i«^n colors. All Florists' Snpplles. Wo. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Xuiiibeione Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1 per 1000. Brllttaut Bronze or Green Galax, "acts, per 1000. Southern Soiilax 50 pound cases $5.50. We can supply you with fresh made laurel festooning all winter and gathered fresh daily from the woods, 4, 5and6ct8. per yard. Sample lot on application. Bunch Laurel. 35 cts. per large bun- dle. Fine line for decorating purposes. Try the beautiful piaes. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN COHPANY, Ke^V 8 AI.Ein. MASS. NEW CROP GALAX Hardv Cut FERNS Qreen and Bronze $ I .OO per I 000; 1 0,000 lots $7.50 Dagger and Fancv $ I .50 per I OOO. Discount on large orders. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX, $3 50 and $7 00 per case. Headquarters tor all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such aa TVire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds: Immortel- les, Cyias Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons. Boxes, fold- ingand blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON &C0.,«t'i5.''T'e°i*XI'e.''S\'?n"2S'i''8" Mention the rtorlsta' Exchange when writing. 86 The Florists' Exchange ERECTED KOR,J. J. BROZAX. BLOOMKIELD, N.J. ZS Feet Wide. Mo Ugly Colums to Support House. .^ If it's of Irou Franif, you want us. If it's nt Keil Gulf Cypresa. yon want us. Anyway you want our i-atalo^ue. ^ WEATHERED CO., 46 Marion Street, NEW YORK. Mention Hie FlorlsU' Exchange when writing. BOILER REPAIRS JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 135 Broadway, New York Write to U8 If your boilers need repairing or replacing. Oars are not Trust Prices. Uentlon Tbe florists' SxidiaDge when wrltlsff. T-^^-v W/^^l r ^^ \ W T*^- t^ fitop to think of the troubles you had with yonr \^\^ X V-/W C^ UC CT rX HKATING LAST WINTER. Don't have the ame trouble this winter, but send for me. I am expert in deBlgnlng and installing heating apparatus WALTER THOMPSON, s^t^lo^uirvard, Jersey Gify, N. J. MenUoB The nortita* BiebanKe when wrlUlltj THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH rlTTINCS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. S. W CORNE" SIXTH AND BERK ST«? PHILADELPHIA PA BXKD FOB OISOULABS SncoesBorfl to JENNINGS BKO* GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1S98. Send for Cutalocue. (Jarland's Gutters will keep enow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Syracuse RED POTS SIMMER IN WINTER A tree 1$ hnowo by lis irult." By results obtained Syracuse Red Pots are best known, best clay — made thin, light and porous. Send for igo6 cata- log and price-list, , HyrupiiMe Pottery <'o,. j Syriieiise, X. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets onr Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTV a Specially C. S. WEBER (a CO. 10 Desbros&es &t., New York UpTitlnn The IHorlst*' Rxchaneo when writlnr SFANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in email crates, easy to liandle. Price per crate uiMJ -2 in pots in c ■ate .$4 .88 31-1 2 U *' 5.25 5I,.» 2 Mi It COO GCO SOO 3,Hj " r,.80 5104 " 4.M) 320 5 4.&1 144 0 " 3.1C 120 Price per crate potBiuciales,84.20 60 8 '* " 3.(0 HAND JIADE 48 3 in. pots in crate, $3 co 48 10 24 U 24 12 12 14 CIO 4 80 3.eo 4.80 4 80 4.&0 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot t^'ylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off lor cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AueiiHt Kolker A Soiis,AKts.,81 Itiirelaj St.. N.Y. City Mention The FloristB' Exchange when writing. OflKOTEEN APHIS PUNR) THE0HIGINALAND6ENU1NE ^ NICOTINE rUNItiANT WIDELY IMFTATEO BUT NEVER EQUALED NlFORHAwAMfSEffOttl DONT ACCEIPT INFf RIOR IMrTAT10N5 PRICE 601PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS »6»PtRCASE0F TWELVE BOXE.S. riJICOTINE MFG.CO. 5T. LOUIvS. MO) Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lotB in bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The riorlatB* Bichnoge when writing. Evans Improved Cliallenge Roller bearing, Belf-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link Cham make the IM PKuVED CHALLENGE the moat perfect apparatus in tlie market. Write for catalogue and prlcei before placing your orders else- wliere. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 Holds Class Firmly See the Point tS" PEERLESS I Glazine Points «re the beat. 1 No righo or lefts. Box o' 1.000 poiutB 15 els. pottpaid nEXRT A. DREER, 714 ChMtDDt St.,Phlift.,Pk. Uentlon The Florlstt' Bxchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates treely given N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention tbe Florl.ti' Bxchanffe when writing- GREENHOUSE DESIGNER and BUILDER Qrecnhouse Material VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for prices Van llouten Avenue, JEKSKV CITV, N.J, Mention tbe Floriata' Bxehanm when writing The Whilldin Pottery Co. STAINDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern to the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, ;i3 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Ifeatlon The KlorUti' Bxcbanse wben writing. Baltimore. News Items. Fire de-stroyed part of the greenhouse of C. W. F. Erdman, on Belair Road, Monday afterjioon, Jan- uary 1. The loss was about $500, not covered by insurance. A New Hall of Horticulture. At the lust meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club a commit- tee, consisting of I. H. Moss, Thos. Patterson, Jas. Boone, N. F. Flitton and Fred. Bauer, was appointed to co-operate with the committee of the Maryland Horticultural Society and other organizations, all ot which are directing tlieir efforts toward secur- ing a horticultural hall, or a museum of agriculture, as designated by the Governor of Maryland in a recent mes- sage to the legislature now in session at Annapolis. The recommendation of the Governor that the State should build such a hall, and locate the same in the City ot Baltimore, has aroused a great deal ot enthusiasm among the horticul- turists and manufacturers of this State. Successful exhibitions of both the products of the soil and the manufacturers would be assured; and the establishment of an agri- cultural museum in connection there- with would be ot incalculable benefit and educational value to the present and coming generations. Lec- tures on-gardening, lural art, forestry, arboriculture, agriculture in all its branches, would be immensely popular in this city. The interest of the peo- ple in their gardens and in surbur- ban homes is greater than ever before; and every large city in this country should furnish the necessary facilities and means to provide for free in- struction, and to disseminate practi- cal knowledge among its population, ('ompared with European cities it is surprising how little concentrated effort has been made here in this direction. Should we succeed in get- ting such a building as Governor War- field has suggested, the dawning of a new era in horticulture in this State is assured. The members of the original hall committee of the Maryland Horticul- tural Society are; R. Vincent. Orlando Harrison, C. G. Biggs, C. L. Seybold. and E. A. Seidewitz. These gentle- men were selected at the annual meet- ing December 6, 1905, and so far have done good work. We are very much encouraged by the Governor's action The committee and a strong delegation will soon meet in Annapolis. C. L. SEYBOLD. Surprised I ! ! We are surprised at the number of orders we are booking for Spring de- livery received through our advt. in your paper. H. H. BARROWS & SON. 10,000, $1.50; S0,000, $6.25 mani:factukki) by W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WXAtST^ SAVE THE BLOOMb! W^^ NIKOTfiEN ■^K tS:^! DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE ^'i V''p PRICES REASONABLE. QUICK SERVICE is assured in filling all orders. HOTBED SASH. , .CEDAR POSTS IRON FITTINGS BENCH MATERIAL . r Locki^ni>LumderCo.« HM EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^'"le^rheTesT" GreBnliouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., BJoomsbur^ Pa. Quality Our heavy increase in business last year was not doe to luck nor was it caused by our good looks. Honest prices and honest material did it. We feel proud of our success and will do our utmost to merit your patronage this year. Our first aim shall always be quality. Send for further particulars. John C. Moninger Co. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL PIPE "~^sf Hot Ben Sasti FITTINGS w^^ FiaiDfiSaajiliils GLASS npparatos^ S. JACOBS & SONS, FL^rHU'^A^vE Brooklyn, N.Y. rwln Sectlor Everything Furnished for Building Uentlon The FlortaU' Bicbange when writlor. Inside View of the Dietsch Patent Short Boot Construction Material for our patent Short-Booted Qreenhouses. as above cut. and all other styles of Con- struction, eltaer of Washington Red Cedar or Louisiana Cypress quality. Invariably the Best that Can be Produced Catalogue, plana and estimates free on request. A, DIETSCH ?C0.,« Patentee, she?JPe^l?'»ve CHICaOO, ILL. A STIC A USE IT NOW. f.O.PIERGECO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. . Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery Thp original macbine with self- oiling cupB ; the most iwwerfnl, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over Bix mi^es in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Standard Return S1;«aiu Trap has no equal for Bimplicity or its workings. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD. Yonngstown, 0. 88 The Florists' Sxchange January 20, 1906 WHOLESALE TRADE LIST A8PAKAOU8 PI.CM08C8, strong. 3 In. pots, 76o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2H 1^> pots, eoc. per doz.,M.00per 100. A8PABAQDS COMOBENSIS, from 3 In. §ot8. atronK. 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. PARAOVSs SPBENUEBI,Btrong,31n. potB, 76o. per doz., $6.00 per 100; 2^0 In. pots, 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100; from i'4 in. pots, $1.50 Berdoz..»10.00perlOO. CLE.IIATIS PANICDLATA, 4 In. pots, f 1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. PAKIS DAISY, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. NKW PARIS DAISY, Queen Alexandra, 2}^ in. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. EUONYMCS, eolden, variegated, from 6 in. pots, large plants splendid for Window Boies, $2.00 per doz. FRIMCLA OBCONICA, from 2>« in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 ppr 100. AltVTILON ."SAVITZII, strong 3 in. pots, v6c. per doz.. $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS from pots: 8. A. Nntt, .John Doyle Mme. Theabaud, LaFavorite, and other standard varieties. $2.2 in. pots, 60o. per doz., $.1.00 per ino. Rooted CuttinBS.Coleus. Yerschaffetltii, Helio. trope, " Ageratum, Little Gem," Feverfew, Scar- let Sage, Lobelias. 75c. per 100; Abutilon Sa- vltzil, Swalnsona Alba, SI. 00 per 100. Ceiad K llth A Roy streets, • eiOCUE, PHILADBI-PeiA.PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, S3.BO A. T. DE LA MARE PTB. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO ^ ^^s ' 1 glit^ 1^- 1 i^ |iinim''"""'""''""'"'™™°SMaM||M 1 1 THE KIND OF THING the world calls "Know How," thai's what goes into our housesm It's just this "Know How" that gives owners of our houses a running start over the other fellow with other houses. This is why : You will agree that plants need light, lots of it, all of It they can get. Good ! Then a heavy Shade line at the gutter is a holdback on your plants. Now, it a house is constructed with our galvanized angle iron eave plates, iron supporting memliers and incli and y^ iron pipe purlins, the size of all shading parts is greatly decreased. Then with our patented mode of construction the rigidity of tlie house and its durability is tremendously increased. These houses are a profit to you any way you figure it, in either more plants and better plants, or the yearly cost of repairs. Keep that repair cost firmly in mind. Keep this cost down. It keeps the profits up. Send for Catalogiie M-0. BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers Boston Branch: 1133 Broadway, Cor, 26th St., 819 Tremont Building New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Boilers made of the best of material, shell firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, Bides and back). Write for information. Mention The FlorUtB* Blxchanee wben wrltlne. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable CataloKue on Modern Steam and Hot-Wattr Heating, mailefl free I Furman Boilers have been awarded the Certificate of Merit at Five differert upon request. Address Florists' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 26.000 in use. THE HERENDBEN MANUFACTCRING CO. Dept, F. 38 Oortlandt Street, NEW YORK QBNEVA. N. Y. Selling Agents : OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. i EDW. S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E. K. BABR, LaOros e e, W GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to eiact s\zea, TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general uBe. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. "Xeady foT prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all aupplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. v FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. NICDTICIDE Mention The Florists' Eixcbange when wrltlnc. cnip riA^PERd WATERPROOF CREPE PAPER, Red Porto Rico Mats Beech Spravs BASKETS In Large Assortment SEND POR CATALOG H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.^°%^H^,X?£irp°„",r^* The Flori&ts' 5u|)ply llou&e of America Mgntton Hie Plorlstt* nzchanxe wban wrltlnr. A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of P|oraI Metal DcSJgnS SMPORTtR AND DtALIR IN TLORISTS' SIPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''^\tinAl^,l''° NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS : 404, 406, 408, 410. 412 East 34th St. WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE ' Uentlon T%» TlorUts* Bxchanga when wrltlnf. THIS WEEK : Full Report of A. C. S. fleeting. Also Nursery Supplement. We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. 4 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JANUARY 27, (906 One Dollar Pet Year SEE OUR NEW CARNATIONS AT THE CONVENTION Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Gould This Is one way to judge carnations. A better and more convincing way is to see them growing. There is nothing about any of these varie" ties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time ! WINSOR. This U sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which Is a clear elWery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact. It Is ] uet the shade that we have all been trying to get. The cc 'or will make It sell in any market. The stem is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better Hhapod. As a grower It has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. W^HITS ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and tlila on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress Is Identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will find It In White Enchantress. HELEN M. GOUI^D. This 18 a beautiful variegated sport uf Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an eiqiiislte combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautl.ul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stock*", from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of VaHeeated Lawson, White Lawson, Red Lawson. Enchantresst Mrs. AI. A. Patien, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and Is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the b'^st In the variegated class. Come and Inspect our stock of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=flDdson, N.Y. Asparagus Piumosus Nanus 5PLEND1D NEW CROP Good heavy strings, 8 ft. long 50c. Each SEND IN YOUR ORDERS EARLY W. H. ElliOll, Brighton. Mass. l/Qughan's Flower Seeds Are all new crops. Selected for Florists' use and we allow a Discount of 10 per cent, for cash with order For Additional kinds see last issue this Paper or send for Complete list. NEW EYER-BLOOmiNG ASTER, "IDEAL." This new Aster produces, perhaps, more salable cut flowers to a plant than any otlier kind. The plants grow from 16 to 18 Inches high and are In bloom from the beginning of August to the end of September almost uninterruptedly. In shape the flowers resemble the Victoria type, except that the petals are looser so as to give the flowers a very graceful appearance. White, light blue, dark blue, crimson ; each, trade packet, 15c.; 14 oz., 30c. ; oz., $1.00. «< THE CARLSON," ASTER. A selection of the Pfrony-Flowered type, this new Aster is now the favorite in the Chicago cut-flower market. The flowers are large and firm, the stems long and stiff and the colors are decided and pleasing. The plants grow about 36 inches high and come into bloom before the Branching Asters. White, Rose Pink, Lavender, Marquis-Pink, Violet-Blue, Oay-Break Pink and nixed. Each, trade pkt., 20c.; any 3 for 50; or per '.^ oz., 30c.; oz.,$i.oo. Carnation Vaughan's Bpeclaf Mixture, trade p&t. 50c. Caruation Olant Margaret mixed >^ oz. 50c, trad • pkt. 25c. Cobrea Scandens , trade pkt. lOc, oz. 30c. CeloBia Thompsonll, magnlfloenl. a grand va- riety Tor pots or beds, ',, oz. 25c., trade pkt. 10c. Candytuft giant Hyacinth flowered, trade pkt. lOc, oz. 26c. Ualilias, Bnrbank^s Selection. Blooms from seed flret year. Customers liave refused $100 tor .single plant grown from this strain, 100 seeds 76c. Baby Rambler Roses. Dormant 2 year fleld- grown. Beady now, each 3Cc., $3.50 per doz. $26 00 per 100. UEGONIA, GLOXINIA, GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES and Other Bulbs. PLANTS SUPPLIES We are headquarters. Send for list. KaiLQteniGe6tor(? SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, lU. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK "Craig's No Gold Brick" THE CARNATION CONVENTION WILL NOW SOON BE ON AND YOU CAN COME AND SEE Robert Craig GRowiNQ AT Jhc Cottagc Gafdens Record of Returns for Carnation Blooms .sold from our greenhouse from Sept. 1, 1905 to Jan. 1, 1906. Robert Crai£f produced 26 6-10 cts. per square foot of bench surface. Lieut. Peary " 23 3-10 " " " " " " " Enchantress " 20 1-2 " " " " " " Mrs. Patten " 15 6-10 " " " " " " " Lady Bountiful " 9 2-10 " " " " " " " We shall keep open house as usual and ♦* The Latch String will be a'hangin' out." Come and see CRAIQ and some other good things which we have up our sleeve. The only place where the GENUINE Carnation Juice can be found. C. W. WARD, Queens, L. I. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 97 "0 The Florists' Bxchange ANOTHER WAVE OF PROSPERITY stocks, td. pkt. Princess Alice, for cutting. " 25c- Boston Market, fur pots " 25c. Pyrethrum aurea. Golden Featlier " ISc- Phlox, Fire Ball, dwarf " 25c. Snowball " 25c. Bellls Perennis, mixed " 25e. Pansy, Special Blended " $1.00 Asparagus Plum. Manus, 100 seeds 75c., 1000, $6.50 '< Sprengeri...lOO seeds 20c. 1000, 75c. .id. pkt., 25c. " 25c. " 25c. " 25c. • '■ 25e. $1.25 Begonia Vernon Lobelia, Crystal Palace, compacta, dwf. Petunia, large flowering Salvia, Scarlet Sage Verbena, Mammoth Cocoanut Fibre, for propagating, bushel Sterilized Sheep Manure, tons $20.00, less than half ton $1.25 100 lb. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, NEW YORK Uentinn The Florists' Eichsnge when wrltmg. QUALITY SEED BULB PLANT SEND FOR OATALOOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :I4« Wsnt 14th St., New Tork. Mention The Florists' Exohacge when writing. BIRPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale PrieeB mailed only to those -who plant for profit. Mention Tlie Florists' Biebange when wrltlpt. TUBEKOrS ROOTED BEQOINIAS GOLD MBDAI. STRAIN. SINGLE.— Yellow, Scarlet, Orange. Pink and White, jj.ooperlOO; mixed, (2,75 per 100. DOUBLE, — Same colors as single, $4.00 perlOO; mixed, M-75 per 100. Oash or eatletactory reference must accom- pany order. Order at once Irom N. LePaga, tlt^X^^, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. A.gent for Hubert & Co., Ltd., Cng^land. MeptlOD the Florlsta' Eichange when wrltlpg. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our owD strain, grown especi- ally for DS; 86 to 90 per cent. doable flowers. Pure white, Hoz., 76c.; 1 oz., $6.00. Other colors, H 02., 60c.; Ioz..$4.00. W. W. RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 & 13 F&N&On. EAll SO,, BOSTON, HASS Identlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE SEED GROWER Clothe 12 mo, iqi pp. Pri'.c Si-^3 postpaid. A new book by Charles Johnson, author of The Seedman's Assistant. This is a practical treatise on growing vegetable and flower seeds and bulbs for market or commercial purposes, describ- ing operations for each variety in detail, when to plant, harvesting, drying and cleaning ; with crop yield per acre, prices paid to growers, market status, where the best seeds are now grown, contract forms for growers, how to originate new varieties, how to take care of seeds. The only complete work on seed grow- ing published in any country. The chapter on raising, cleaning, stor- ing and keeping onion sets is itself worth the price of the whole book. The same can be said of chapters on other varieties, beans, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, melon, peas, tomatoes, etc Every seedsman, every florist, every gardener, every farm- er should have a copy. Know how the best seeds are erown- The more you know about seeds the belter. Address Orders, CHAS. JOHNSON, Publisher, Marietta, Pa. UentloD tbe Florlati' Bxcbanjte when wrttlufc. T ke Seel W> Sell One market gardener jplants annually 75 pounds of our let- tuce, another 500 pounds of our beet and a third 100 pounds of our onion seed. Such men can take no chances. We shall be pleased to sell you any kind of vegetable or flower seed equally good, from five cents' worth upward. Catalogue free. J.J. H. GREGORY &. SON, Marblehead, Mass. Uentlop tbp Flcrists* Bxchapge when writing WHEN IN NEED OF SDDinilil-FIOWIirlDg BDlllS >Vrlte to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALS! Per 100 1000 Gladiolus America $15.00 $100.00 Gladiolus Aug:usta 4.00 30.00 Gladiolus, white and light, mixed. 1.60 12.00 Isniene Grandiflora 6.00 50.00 Lilium Philippinense 18.00 160.00 GLAOIOLI and LILIES in great variety. Trade Hat free. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, cash with order. JOHNLEWISCHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. BEGONIA VERNON SEED '^°l «^^p, and most carelully gathered. Scarlet, rose red pale pink, 1.8 oz., 60c. trade ptk 16c. BegoDia Bijou. 1-16 oz., BOc. Begonia Erfordia, 1000 seeds, 26c. Oash with order. JOHN RECK & SON, Bridgeport, Conn. Asparag'us Plumosus Nanus Robustus Genuine and Greenhouse Grown $5.00 per 1000 Seeds Cox Seed Co. 41 1, 413, 415 Sansome Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention The Floriste' BictanRe when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princese Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All. EngUsh and Pure Culture MuBhroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON. lTfa^Zl\%'''' 114 Chambers Street, NKW TURK Uentlon The norlsts' Bzctaanse when wrltliig. NEW CROP Flower Seed AGEKATllM Tom Thumb, White. . . blue tr pkt H'oz $0.10 S0.16 .10 .16 oz $0.40 .40 ALISSCM, .26 .10 1.00 .26 Dwarf Bouquet 3.C0 ANTIBBHINtTM, Large Flowering. scarlet, striped, yellow white, mixed .10 .40 1.60 ASPARAGUS, 100 .75 .10 1,000 6.0O 2.00 5.000 22.60 Sprengeril 7.60 ASTER Queen of the Market, White, Crimson, rose. light blue, dark blue, fleBh color, lilac red, mixed . .10 Queen of the Market, select- ed strain in above colors 20 AsTER Giant Comet, pure white, light blue, dark blue, light rose, crim- son, scarlet, mixed. .26 Empress Frederick .60 Seniple's Selected Strain, pure white, lavender, purple, crim- son, shell pink, rose, mixed 20 Purity selected strain 26 Daybreak '* " 25 BEGONIA Vernon 26 Dwarf dark leaved 25 Erfordii, the finest pink bed- ding begonia, per 1000 seed 50c .25 Slngrle tuberous, rooted 25 Double •' " 60 CALCEOLARIA S.& W.Co.Giant Prize mixed CALENDULA Prince of Orangre Meteor Sulphurea trpkt Moz oz .76 2.20 2.00 e.oo .60 .76 .76 1.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 8.00 8.00 .60 CANDYTrFT Giant Hybrids, mixed 10 Empress CARNATION, Giant Margaret, mixed 26 CENTACKEA, Candldlssima 20 Gyninocarpa 10 CUBAEA, Scandens blue Alba, white .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .20 .10 .40 .16 .16 .30 COCKSCOMB, trpkt'ioz oz Glasgow Prize $0.20 $0.75 »3.00 LOBELIA Crystal Palace 26 .75 2. s MARIGOLD, Little Brownie .10 .26 MIGNONETTE, Macliet, Ex. selected 10 NASTURTirM, oz Dm arf Em. of India 20 King Tlieodore 15 liwarf. mixed 10 Tall Scarlet 06 California Giants 10 Jupiter 20 Giant Mixed 05 PHLOX, DWARF tr pkt ! Dwarf purple. Fireball, Snow- ball, Blue Striped. Chamois KoteSurprise, Defiance, mixed .15 PETUNIA Single large flowering fring- ed, mixed 50 Double large flowering fringed, mixed 1.00 PRIMULA Obconlca. grandiflora, mix- ed 26 Eed 26 Compacta dwarf 50 PTBETHBUM Golden Feather 10 mb lb .60 1.26 60 1.26 ,20 .60 .15 .4(1 :f(i 1.00 .60 1.60 .16 .40 SALVIA ClaraBedmun 26 ISontire 26 Splendens 16 .75 .76 .60 2.60 2.60 1.50 SWEET PEAS, Apple Blossom, Blanche Pnrpee, Blanche Ferry, Captain of the Blues, Countess of Radnor, Emily Henderson, Katherine Tracy, Lady Grisel Hamilton, Mars, Mont Blanc. Mrs. Gladstone, Navy Blue, Oth- ello, Sadie Burpee, the Bride. Per oz. ,6c. per ii lb.. 10c. perlb., 30c. If wanted by mall add 10 c. per lb. for postage. Dorothy Eckfurd, the finest oz. Mlb lb. white 10 .20 .60 Dark Lavender, the finest lav- ender 10 .20 .60 King Edward, the finest red .10 .20 .60 THUNBERGII, trpkt Moz oz Finest mixed 10. .15 .60 TORENIA, Yellow 26 Blue 26 Alba 26 VERBENA, Mammoth, mixed, red. pink, white, striped 16 .30 1.00 "Vegetable Seed CABBAGE oz Early Jersey Wakefield 15 Succession 16 Danish Bull Head 20 Drumhead Savoy 15 CAULIFLOWER pkt H. & W. Co. '8 Best of All 25 Selected Snowball 15 White Wonder 15 EGG PLANT oz N. ¥. Imp. Spineless 30 LETTUCE Boston Market 10 Big Boston 10 Dumont 20 Golden Queen 15 PEPPER. oz Sweet Mountain 20 Large Bell or Bull Rose 20 TOMATO, Acme. Trophy, Perfection, Stone, Paragon, Favorite. Dwarf Champion, Beauty Ponderosa, New Globe, Crimson Cushion, Earliest of all Mlb lb 60 1.60 .60 1.60 51) 2,00 .60 1.6U !ioz oz 1.25 4 00 1.00 3 00 1 00 3 00 Wlb lb l.OO 3.26 .30 1.00 .30 1.00 .50 1.76 .51) 1,.W Lflh. lb .60 1 m .60 2.0O .16 SCAIJIOSA Dwarf.large flowering, mixed, CandidiBslma SMILAX Mlb.$1.00 STOCK. Dwarf, largre flowering, white, canary yellow, rose purple, blood red, lilac, crim- Bou, ralxc'd Improved Giant Perfection the finest stock for cut flowers, selected, pure white 25 Chauiois rose, fiery crimson, lltiht yue, dark blue, sulphur, or mixed 26 Snowflake 25 Boston Market 25 Cut and Come Again 25 .10 .10 .10 .30 ,25 1.00 3.00 1.60 5.00 1.01 4.00 2.60 «.00 1.60 6.00 1.26 4.00 Anna de Diesbach Caroline Test out Flslier Holmes Gloire de l>i.jon <'apt. t: hristy I>uchesse oe Albany 4' oz. 36c ; oz. $1.25. BONORA, The New Plant Food, lb. 50c; by mall 66c, 6 lb. per express, $2.50. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Ezohange when writing. 42 nOIJS[» 100,000 PLANTS Sprays or StrlnsR In any quantity EMERSON C. McFADDEN Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention The Florists' Excbance when writing. 50,000 Fresh Greenhouse grown, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED Price per i,ooo, $5.00. Inquire o£ Henry Young, Ada, Ohio. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI Largest stock in the world. Quality the best obtainable. Grog b Hybrids and other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvala Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Sxcbange when wrltlDg. 12 MUVHROOMS, MusneooNs COKNELL EXPERIMENT STATION got two pounds of nuBhrooms per sq. foot of bed with "Tlssgt-Culluiii PDie Spawo" You can do equally as well II you use the right kind of spawn Our Uluatrated booklet, "MUSHROOMS and MUSHROOM a>..»N r.oM T.Bs'ut" SPAWNS and GCIDB to MUSHROOM CULTURE, ' CULTURE PUB. .p.wN" ISHentfree. Every grower should have a copy. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO., Meramec Highlands and Pacific, Mo NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. KJow ready for delivery. AHparaKos Humo.sus Nanus. greenhouan urewn seed, strictly fresli. per KJii seed.s, ana ; $6.00 per JOOO seeds. 5000 SHeds. $'2'2.5U. AHparagus Sprengerii, per loo seeds 15c. : 76c. per 1000 seeds. Tr- pkt. Oz. Alyssnm, Little Gem .10. .86- Aster, Queen of Market, dark blue, light blue. pink, scarlet, white and mixed, each. 20. .60. Calendula, Grandiflora .10. .16. Candytuft, Empress .10. .26. Impatleiis, Sultani .30. I.obeIla, Cry.stal Palace Compacta .30. 1.60. L,obeIIa, Crystal Palace Speciosa .20. .60. naurandia, Barclayana .20. 1.26. Maurandia, Mixed .20.1.26. Moon Klower .15. .50. Petunia, (irandiflora Fringed .60. Petunia, Dwarf Inimitable .60. Ptalox Urummondll, Dwarf Mixed .40. 1.76. 8alviaBonflre(ClaraBedman).40 2.60. Salvia Splendens .26. 1 25. Mmilax 80e. rer '.; lb. .10. -25. Xliunliericla, Mixed .16. .60. Vertiena, Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue. pink, scarlet. striped white, and mixed, ea .30. 1.60. Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. Henry F. Michell Co. Flower Seed Spe<-lali«ts. 1018 Market Street, Ptiiladelphia,Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltliiK. Address us at Pacilic, Mo. -3a{)|jAi aaqjn aaaBq^x^ .s)H|ju|J aqj, no))a^n MIMMOTHYEIIBIIIU! Pink Purple, Scarlet, Striped Wliite, each, per oz., $1.25; per plit., 25c. The above colors, fine mixed, 1 oz. , $1; 1 pkt., 25c. Have no trouble in making cuttings, and sow now the new real dwarf lipatDiiiiniiLBiDeiitai Trade pkt., 26c. 10 Trade pkts., *2.C0. V0..ZB|(E|IJOllOReil,|I.J. Meottou Tbt; MorlBts' KxclitiDfce wtieo wrltlDg. CHOICEST VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. All Flowering Stock. $3.00 per ICO, $25.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Uentlon The Florlste" Blzchftage when wrltln*. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 76c.; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., so Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists' Exchanga when writing. 1905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED 100 1000 Plumosus Nanas 60c. $*.50 Sprengerl. IBc. 1.00 All Qreenhouse Grown. Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and 100 page catalogue free. MOQRE & SIMON, Seed Growers. 339 Market St., ■ Philadelphia. Uentlon The Florists' Bicbange when writing. No* 2, Mauj Varieties at 4c. 160 varietlee of Roboa, strong, 2,'^ Inch pot plants, as low as $!ii).(jO per 1000 ; write for list. 400,000 Shrubs for transplanting, send for list. Baby Rambler, 2K Inch |»ot8 plants, $6.00 per 100. Orlmson Rambler, 2 Inch pots, S3.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpeluala, No. 1. field grown, $10 00 per 100. Send for wholesale llet. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabetli.N.J. Mention Tlie Florists' Exohuicft when writing. ^eedjljrad^^eport, AMERICAN SEED TRADE A980CUTION W. H. Orenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. 7., president: Ll L.. May, Bt Paul, Minn., first vice-president; O. B. McVay, Birmingham, AJa., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. Howcraft & Watkins, now of Miles Lane. London Bridge, London. Eng., have incorporated the business of Jacob Wrench & Sons, Ltd., which was establi.'^hed in 1750. ERNST SENARY, Erfurt. Germany. is distributing a sheet showing repre- sentations, in colors, of his recent in- troductions in tuberous-rooted begon- ias. CALLA, O.— The edition of the Tem- plin Company's catalogue this year was 460.000. The business of the firm has grown quite rapidly the pa.st three or four years, being at the pi-esent time double what it was in 1902. PRUITDALE, ALA.— The Southern Floral Nursery Company have sold their new canna Queen of Beauty to the Frank Cummings Bulb & Plant Company of Meridian, Miss., tor one thousand dollars. This new canna is one of six seedlings from Chautaqua grown in 1904. Although belonging to the Crozy class, its flowers are nearly equal in size to those of the orchid type and its texture is so much heavier that the flowers last very much longer. This variety will be "placed on the market at once by the purchasers, to- gether with twelve other new and rare varieties also procured from the Southern Floral Nursery Company. R. The Nurseryman and Seedsman of London, Eng., i-ssues each week the portrait of some prominent horticul- turist. With its number of January 13. 1906. is reproduced, as a supple- ment, an elegant portrait of W. Atlee Burpee, the Philadelphia seedsman. In accompanying remarks, our con- tempoi-ary says among other nice things, "it was not until 1S96 when they introducd the first dwarf sweet pea Cupid, that the name of the firm became familiarly known among Brit- ish horticulturists. Since that date the name has become a household word wherever the sweet pea is grown, etc." The writer of this notice is evi- dently unaware of the fact that Mr. Burpee, about 20 years ago. had an agent in London namea Thorburn, and that he made a very elegant dis- play of seeds in a conservatory at the American exhibition held at Earl's Court. D. PACKING SEEDS. — In a former number of The FIorisLs' Exchange was reproduced an article from the pen of Mr. Watson, curator of Kew Gardens, England, advising that for seeds generally he "Knew of nothing better than paper packets and calico bags; and the more moisture there is in the seeds themselves when thus packed the better. Hermetically sealed tins or bottles should never be used. Exception was taken to this statement by seedsmen and others. To prove his assertion, Mr. Watson obtained from Sutton cS: Sons a col- lection of vegetable seeds as sup- plied for sowing in England, divided each packet into three lots, placing each lot in an ordinary paper packet, and packed each set of 43 packets in a thin wooden box. Each set con- tained seeds of bean, beetroot, broc- coli. Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, cress, cucumber, endive. Kale, leek, lettuce, marjoram. n The Florists* Exchange DWARF BOX 3 to 6 In., $25.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. -* • ■-> _„„^.»«.^ In fine assortment. Call and Specimen Evergreens see them. HIRAM T.JONES. Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention Tbe Fiorleti' Exchange when writing. ^K a ■ « ai^ V- '^wmm^^rt EVERGREISNS, SHRCBS and ROSES; in tact CUAIjE IICHEa everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- Wri*^»^^ ■ i*.^^^* MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY STATB NITRSBRIBS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when wriUnK. F A F NURSERIES g'SJ SSwIrt" TREES AND PLANTS In fuU assortment Tr^de Caj^iosa, Ifcntlon llie Klnrl»t«' Bxcbance when wTitlpr. ^ |y|A||PTYr^ynn|#Q EspeciallyforFLORISTS' mAllC I I I O I UUlVO use. Best French-grown Grafting Size, 3-5 mm $7.00 per 1000 ; $65.00 per 10,000 First Size, 5-10 mm 9.00 per 1000; 80.00 per 10,000 Newark prices ; doty paid. For prompt delivery. Order now and avoid disappointment. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS $7.50 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000 CRinSON RAflBLER 9.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000 HYBRID PERPETUALS, in good assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per 100 Send tor our Wholesale Price List ot Roses. Clematis, Flowering Shrubs, Conllers. etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention The Florists* ExcbaDEe when writlne. mustard, parsnip, parsley, pea, onion, radisJi, spinach, tomato, turnip, and vegetable marrow. These were sent to such points as St. Vincent, West Indies; Khartoum, Soudan; and Tai- ping, Peralt Federated Malay States, the aim being to get as diverse con- ditions as possible. A letter ex- planatory of the object of sending the seeds was also forwarded. All the seeds arrived in good condition, and so far as heard from the majority of them germinated well; and where they did not it was the result of un- favorable climatic conditions. The Khartoum correspondent says: "This season I have had seeds from most of the leading English dealers, packed either in hermetically sealed tin boxes or wrapped in tinfoil, but in my opinion all this extra care is un- necessary for seeds coming to a dry climate like this, although it may be advisable for a wet one. If large seeds, as peas and beans, are not ab- solutely dry when packed in air tight tins, the moisture from them causes all the smaller seeds in the tin to mould. This has occurred with several collections that I have re- ceived, but it would not happen if a plain wooden box were used." The correspondent from Taiping, Perak, adds: "The question of seed packing is important. If you can succeed in proving that seeds can be sent safely from England to the tropics without special drying, air tight cases, etc., it will make a con- siderable difference in their cost." European Notes. Invalids who are ordered . by their medical advisers to take a cliange of air and climate should hasten at once to London where every variety is on hand and can be supplied at very short notice. On Tuesday last the weather was oppresively hot, and the fortnightly exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society was fa- vored with a terrific thunder storm. Wednesday night we had a severe frost, and the week is closing with conditions resembling the sweating room ot a Turkish bath. It is no won- der that from all parts of the grow- ing districts we are receiving reports that plantations of brassicas and tur- nips have tailed. The losses reported during the present week would -be quite alarm- ing If the market were clear of the huge surplus of 1904 seed, which must be losing its vitality very fast judging by the ridiculously low prices at which it has lately been offered. By the time it finds its way Into the ground it will be practically worth- less. The process of drying the later de- liveries of last year's crops drags Its slow length along and keeps all the time in the position of Mahomet's coffin; happily for us, the patience and consideration uf our friends is all we could desire. The Sweet Pea Annual is now be- fore us and is worthy of the name of the flower and the society formed to foster its culture. The claim made by Lester Morse in his interesting article, that California produces 90 per cent, of the sweet peas of the world will cause a smile of incredulity to pass over the face of more than one European grower. One firm alone reported 16 0 acres in cultivation last year. Further, California can hardly claim to have "done herself proud" in the matter of sweet pea culture dur- ing the past season, either in quantity or quality. The poor crops of radish, spinach, and sweet peas last season has had the natural effect of stiffening tlte backs of the growers, many of wliom are standing out for a rise of fully 10 per cent, in the contract prices, fail- ing which they will discontinue the culture. How far their efforts will be successful it is hard to say, but it is quite time tliat the stock seed of sweet peas was in the ground. The trade in seed potatoes is as dead as the proverbial cofBn nail. In the meantime; the potatoes are rot- ting in the pits where they are also sjjrouting badly owing to tlie excep- tionally mild weather. One of our largest growers reports a loss" of S'io tons in this way during the past three weeks. It is many years since the potato blight has wrought such havoc. EUROPEAN SEEDS. ERFURT SEED TRADE.— There is not a great deal to be said at this period of the year regarding the seed-growing industry, says the correspondent of the Horticultural Trade Journal, England. All the wholesale firms are up to their eyes in work, trying to satisfy the de- mands of their customers, "who general- ly begin their orders witn the words: "I am rather late in ordering this sea- son" and conclude with "I trust you will be able to despatch my seeds at once." As it is manifestly impossible even for the largest and most com- pletely equipped establishment to send out all its orders at one time, I hope that our over-sea friends will exercise a little consideration, and remember that early orders are always an advan- tage to both sides. Most of the main consignments to Canada, the United States, South Africa and Australia, are already on the way. and Great Britain is now occupying the lion's share ot the attention of our ex- porting firms. Sales on the whole are fairly brisk. Some vegetable seeds are rather hang- ing fire, such as carrots and cabbages, while onions and leeks, notwithstanding the high prices, are moving off freely. Of other articles such as spinach and radishes, there will not be much left at n A n%# DA llll D I C DO ""'^ °*^®'' ^ *'*^ thousand D §\ D T l^/\ I wl D L EL l\ 9 oiily ^t following prices: FIELD-GROWN, BUDDED STOCK »2B.OO per lOO STRONG PLANTS, from 2 S inch pots 7.00 " STRONG PLANTS, from 3 inch pots lO.OO " W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, QENEVA, N. Y. Uentlou The Floiista* Exchange when writing. S£E£ Clematis Panlculala Seed SELECTED SEED OF HIGH GERMINATION. OUR OWN GROWING. per ounce, 25 c ; per pound, $3.00 ; per 5 pounds, 912.00. "'^sfreet'^'"''' JOHNSON & STOKES rhllaaelphla. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. tiie end of the season. Tlie sales ot huwer seeds miglit in some cases be oetter. Tne hign prices ot the better classes ot asters seem to have acted as a deterrent, and perpetual carnations iiave for some reason not gone oft as well as usual. The weather has been unusually open for tills climate, only a few frosts liav- Ing been recorded so far tliis winter, and practically no snow has fallen. The moist conditions prevailing have been unfavorable for the drying of late art- icles, such as leeks and French beans, so that buyers have been perforce kept waiting for delivery. It is to be hoped tliat some frosty weatlier will soon supervene, or the old saying "that a black Christmas means a wiiite Easter " is only too likely to be realized, and a cold and late Spring is Just what the Erfurt seed grower does not want. QUEDLINBURG SEED TRADE.^The' Autumn of 1905 set in rather wet, and continued almost so to its end. It was very mild and only interrupted twice or three times by a few degrees of frost that lasted about two or three days during the latter part of Novem- ber and December. The yield of the crops of flower seeds, principally asters and zinnias, turned out exceedingly small and remained far behind the estimates previously re- ported. Also the harvesting of the late sorts of beans, such as wax-podded and scarlet runners, was very awkward and the thrashing and preparation ot these seeds for export most diincuit. The unusually wet weather during the harvesting of the late and delicate wrinkled sorts of peas rendered the hand-picking of them most troublesome, and caused a serious delay in the ship- ment of early orders. The prices of peas in general are ridiculously low. Some sorts, cliiefly round ones, sell con- siderably lower than tiie cost of their production, probably in consequence of lieavy surplus stocks of crop 1904. Beans in general sell at low and even very low prices, .some sorts below the cost of production, apparently due to immense supplies from uncommonly large sowings. Some wax-podded scar- let runners and its sports are getting scarce and command fair prices. Bore- cole or kale and cabbage, through the crop in general being below average, sell at low prices by little demand. Carrots are not so much in demand as usual, which might be due to the some- what high prices, though they otter no equivalent for the comparatively small crop. The same may be said of kohl rabi. Lettuces and endives are not quite so much in demand as usual by com- paratively low prices, probably in con- sequence ot the still cheaper but in- ferior Southern-grown seeds. Onions meet with a ready sale by high prices, very scarce or nearly sold out being the Strasburg, Straw-colored, Dark- red Brunswick, Blood-red, etc.. Janies Long Keeping; whereas there being still a good supply of Giant Yellow Zit- tau, perhaps one of the best of all sorts. Leek — ^Nearly all sorts are getting scarce bv higher prices than usual. Parsley, parsnip and radishes meet with an average demand by moderate prices — there will hardly remain any surplus. Turnip and swedes are less in demand by comparatively low prices. Beets and mangels are pretty well demanded by rather low prices. Spinach and cress are in good demand and will be soon sold out bv somewhat higher prices than ordinarily. Herbs, partly in abun- dance, and partly scarce, meeting with an average demand by moderate prices. Flower seeds, principally asters, zin- nias, marigold, stocks, larkspurs, pan- sies. etc.. are largely demanded and partly sold out by comparatively low prices. In general the demand for flow- er seeds appears to increase, perhaps being due to the disappointment exper- ienced by plenty buyers of the Southern and Western-grown seeds. Growing corps of biennials and per- ennials— Vegetables: Borecole or kale, cabbage, kohl rabi, leek, various herbs. Flowers: Pansies. myosotis. daisy, single wallflowers and various peren- nials are well advanced, due to the moist and mild autumn weather. Temperature. — Frost set in at the end nf December and Increased very rapid- ly up to 10 degrees centlgrades on the l.-^t January, laoC, and appears to in- crease still. — Horticultural Trade Jour- nal, England. Fifty Years a Seedsman. In our issue of January 6, 1906, we announced that the wellknown seed firm of J. J. H. Gregory & Son, Mar- blehead, Mass., was this year cel- ebrating its half centur-' in business. The following facts, taken from the catalogue of the concern for 1906, with accompanying portrait of the head of the firm, win, we feel sure, prove of interest to Mr. Gregory s brother craltsmen He says ■•It was a habit among the Romans ot old, to erect mighty arches (some ot which are standing to this day; to commemorate the deeds of their great warriors. We have built our arch moved, we trust, by loftier motives in commemoration of the fact, that througii the long course of half a cen- tury ot business we have originated, or have been the means of bringing out from their local hiding places and dis- tributing among tlie millions of homes in our broad land, vegetables of such great merit that every table has wel- comed them as valuable additions to the enjoyment and nourishment afford- ed by their daily food. We have thus endeavored to do our part to enable Agriculture and Horticulture to hold their places in the grand march of civilization. With us it has been more than a mere striving after money mak- ing; it has been a labor of love, in- herited from a father who, amid the thousand calls of a varied business, spent his happiest hours amid the ex- perimental horticulture of his well-be- loved garden. Though I am still In good health, and with an undiminished interest in everything that grows, my son Edgar, a graduate from the Mag.- .sachuspUs_Agricultiiral jQailgee, and one who, beginnihg"aniie foot of the ladder. has honestly and bravely worked his way upward, will for the future, as he has in the recent past, be my right hand in both the raising of the seed during the growing season, and in the seed house during the seed selling season. "When I began the mail business there were but three of us in it, to any extent, viz.: B. K. Bliss, James Vlck and myself: Peter Henderson coming in. I believe, a little later. When Mr. Bliss retired. I for a while probably did tlie largest mail order business in the United States. Those were the days when the West sent her mail orders East. The more than twelve hundred seed dealers now in the United States, many of whom are more or less in the mail order business, attest to a great change. "In the course of my long history it is but natural that T should meet with some Interesting experiences. In about the year 1874. J. C. Vaughan. now one of the largest and most en- terprising seedsmen of the West, made me the proposition, that if I would give him the trade of Cook County, 111., (where Ctiicago is located. "i lie would purchase all the seed he sold from me. I assented so far, that I agreed to sell to no other agent. For several years this arrangement continued, until ulti- mately Mr. Vaughan set up business for himself, and has achieved grand su-^cess. tliough billion-dollar potatoes nor gr.nin that yields sundry hundreds of bushels to the .Tcre have not to date made their way into his catalogue. Some years later a young man. Luther Burhnnk by name. then living at Lunenburg. Mass.. (where, when young from college. T taught the academy for two vonrs.1 was introduced to me by mv old friend M.iJor Brown, as one wiin wanted to raise Sisn to carry him to Cnlifornia: he hnd a new seedling potato with which he hoped to raise that amount T purchased It. and be- lieving that the one most deserving the name of a new vegetable was its origi- nator gave It the name 'Burbank.' For January 27, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 93 years in the East this was the most extensively raised variety for tiie Sprinp^ marltet, and it was also raisod in England more extensively than nny other American variety. AVIiat Luther Burbank has since become, the must eminent of all men in his line of work, is too generally known to need more than to be mentioned. "On tliree different seasons I had the pleasure of st.indin^ between thou- sands of brother farmers in drougrht- stricken Kansas. Texas and Nebraska and actual suffering-. I sent them, a free gift, varieties of seed that would give table food earlier than their stan- dard (.-i-ops and tlius helped tide thorn and tlieir little ones over their sorest pinch. These gifts were of tons of seed. During one season I personally J. J. II. Gregory spent about all my time in putting up over two tons in small parcels for suf- ferers in Nebraska. "Well, my long-time, frierds, I have about used up an old-maa's license towards verbosity, and will close this, my semi-centennial greeting to the tens of thousands of customers ■whom I claim the right to call my friends, with a farewell till we meet face to face in that land where will g.ither all the rhcmbers of the church universal, bear they the name either of Catholic or Protestant in their hundred subdivis- ions, who. while on earth, honestly strove to obey our Saviour's Injunction, to do the will of the loving Father of us all." During the fifty years Mr. Gregory has been in business, his firm has in- troduced, among others the following vegetables: Marblehead Mammoth corn in IS.'ir,; Hubbard squash in 1S56: Mar- blehead Mammoth cabbage in 1S61; Stone Ma-son cabbage, 1862: Cracker onion. 1S65; Danvers red onion, 1866: Mexican sweet corn, 1867: Phinney's melon. 1868: Excelsior potato, and Co- coanut squa.=!h. 1869: Marblehead squash and Canada Victor tomato. 1873: But- man squash. ISIS: Burbank and Early Ohio potatoes. 1.876: Sill's hybrid melon. Kentucky Wonder bean. Longfellow corn. 1R77: Eclipse beet. 1880; Danish D. cabbage. 1881: Marblehead Early Horticultural bean. 18S2: Marblehead Early corn; 1883; Earlv Maine potato. Miller's Cream melon. Deep Head cab- bage. 1884: Corv corn. 1S8S: Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage lettuce. All Sen- sons cabbage. 1886; Gregory's Hard Heading cabbage, Delaware potato. Early Carmine dwarf bean. Marble- head Pole Cranberry bean. 1888; War- ren squash. Marblehead Early Mar- ro%vfat pea. 1890; Lackey's Early sweet corn. 1891; Gregory's Surprise pea: and ■Victor squash. 1897; Twiss cabbage. 1898; Gibson pumpkin and Golden bronze squash. 1899: the Delicious squash. 1903: Vickery's forcing cucum- bers, and Gregory's Early Mammoth corn. 1905: and Solanum Comersonii. 1906. A grand record surely. Mr. Gregory has also written several books on horticultural and agricultu- ral subjects. including works on sauash. cabbage, and cauliflower, car- rots and mangolds, on. onion raising and on fertilizers. But his interest extends outside oi his immediate business in divers direc- tions. He has large collections of min- erals, conchological specimens. Indian antiquities, porcelain and paintings. His philanthropic work embraces the helping of many young men and women to a collegiate and professional education. He has aided the colored population in the South to build their churches and schools; has added to their libraries, and made them more attractive by gifts of hundreds of en- gravings and many paintings. The Gregory Institute at Wilmington, N. C, wa^ so named in recognition of the veteran seedsman's many benefac- tions to the South. In other directions, also, Mi-. Gregory's generosity has been felt. He presented copies of Dr. Stahl's excellent works "What a Young Man ought to Know," and "What a Young Boy ought to Know," to every Y. M. C. A. (1500 or more) in the United States and Canada, and to every school, college, and everywhere else where he could reach an organization. Our readers, appreciating with our- selves the useful and honorable career of Mr. Gregory, will, we know, extend compliments to him on this his jubilee year in business; and hope he may be granted many more years of a noble life; fraught as it is and has been, with deeds calculated to advance, up- lift, and ameliorate the condition of his fellow man. Kansas City. News Items. We are enjoying ideal weather, and considering the season of the year the volume of business being done is something remarkable. Usually fol- lowing the holidays there is a lull and a surplus of stock, but this year the conditions are reversed. The demand has kept up right along and at no time since Christmas has there been enough stock to meet the demands of the trade. American Beauty are in great demand and bringing the top prices. Carnations are selling as high as $1.50 per dozen for the best grade. The coming year promises to be the best one ever enjoyed by the local trade. George M. Kellog is sendnig m some Hne stock from his greenhouses at Plea.sant Hill. He is- cutting some ex- ceptionally fine Enchantress carna- .'°The stable at the Shaeffer Floral Company's greenhouse was destroyed by fire last week. The contents, in- cluding a house and some hotbed sash, were burned. The Alpha Floral Company, has made some big improvements at their Walnut street store. They have widened the store room and placed a handsome illuminated sign in the show window. This firm has made rapid strides since entering business here- . Chas A. Shaeffer has di.sposed of his interest in the Kan.sas City Floral Co., and will hereafter devote his time to his wholesale house. C A. Klunder has left the employ of the Shaeffer Floral Co. Ed Bunvar of Independence. Mo., was a recent visitor. TRAVELER. SHAMROCK Stron ...IRISH... mg and line plants. Better order eurly. «i on per lOO; or Coo. per doz.. by mail- XXX SEEDS Verbena. Improved mammoth, the very finest erown, mixed. 100(1 seeds. 26c. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf. 1000 crc'lamen Giganteum. Finest Giants, mixed, PhlolpimHa Conipacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; in finest colors, ATy1s^^;Jrot,^'Jtf^-. The most dwarf and ^rS^gfo;n"Vn"p^otf°??ade"p'r.'2'5c.'"7 * "" phinSsB Primrose. Finest large-flowering '^MSgll v^rSlI". mixed . single and double. Pa„»T Fines? ora?ts-TSe best large-flower- •^Png y'.r^it'tes'.'SucX seKcted-, mixed, 5010 P^ltfnM.'°°>4i^'lt"a^'f|^ni the finest marked Sa^il'^^ Br.f-.^''FiL^?t''XVet;"grown, 1000 seeds. -iOc. CASH Extra count ot seeds lu all packets. JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa. The Home of Primroses MeEtion The Florists* Exchaneo when writing. lJurpee's .Karliest Wliitf, niiiruat with " M'lnt Iil.inc" to the left. Sne I'-it b'-I- New Sweet Pea,=Burpee's Earliest White. Orifiin ^1""^''^: ^'^o force Sweet Peas, can imagine our delight wiien, two years VII^III, ago, our friend Mb. Thos. Goulm. of Ventura County, California, found that in a field ot the Resetected Burpee's Earliest of All, wiiich he was fjrowing for us, one plant,— exactly similar in all other respects, -produced pure while flowers. Need- less to say this plant was carefully guarded, and by growing two crops each season we are now able to introduce BnitPEE's Earliest White as the only while Sweet Pea thatwill be used for fordrtij or extreme early crop, — just as soon as Its unique merits are known and sufficient seed can be obtained. RlirnPP'c Farlip«t WhifP '''''^ '^®''° carefully tested at Foedhook aid the Dili pec i Ldl IICM nllllC originator's crops thoroughly inspected in Cali- fornia during the seasons ol 1904 and 11105. After returning from our first visit the past season (in .July) we wrote that of the new crop then starting iwith Mont Blanc alongside) we should lilie a photograph. On August 22, 1905, Mb. Taos. Gould sent a photograph from whleh tlie above illustration has been repro- duced, and wrote : "The crop planted July 12th came in bloom Au- gust 20th and is now quite white as a field witli no sports wliatever showing. The habit is with- out exception uni- formly dwarf and even. The color- ing is dear white and the stocii is of unusual sturdiness both in germination and in growing qual- ities. The plants of Mont Blanc, from seed planted the same day, are as yet showing no signs of bloom. In this line I should . reniarlt that in former tests wherein I quoted the Mont Blanc as a white variety nex earliest bloomer it related only to one or two plants in the lot tested as competitors As to the general l)looraing of the two varieties, the Jl/on( Blanc was too far behind for real consideration A description of Btirpces " Earliest of All" es.(iept- ing as to color will coriectiy apply to this new pea." _, . -. _ , ^ ,. . ..11 ..„ comes Into full bloom in fotty-llve days o/ter Burpee S tarllCSt Wnite the seeds is planted in the open ground. The dwarf plants, sixteen to twenty inches high, are clad in rich dark-green foliage and carry a profusion of the pure white flowers, borne upon strong stems six to eight inches long. Each stem has two or three of the fully expanded well-formed flowers, of good size an 1 placed close together. .,„,,_ From seed planted on May ISth last Burpee's Earliest White was in full blo(m. on July 1st, while Mont Blanc, planted the same day, was showing only a few Duds. It is also wondrously pro/Mse bioojnmg. ,. ,_ ^ , • , ■. j _ f .- !• » iiru'i is notonlyasexfremcij/eaWicrbutalsojwsfos ftordi/ Burpee S Earliest nnite as the famous plnk-and-whlteBurpee's^artofo/ All. It li.is blacli 8ee» c tni\A 's now ready to mail. This is our Burpee S Blue List tor lyUO complete catalogue ot wholesale prices for the choicest flower seeds for florists and the finest vegetable seeds tor market gardeners. Any florist or market gardener wlio does not receive a copy by Febru- ary 1st should apply for same immediately to W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 94 The Plorists' Exchange Highest Awards At St. Louis, 1904, =^ % 5 J" us I S S £ 5. t i % % i I 5 s s ^ I' s s s ^ s I'll, 3 ■! i s -.U '^H ( -&^ "S., T.;^ 'At (ir p* r T S 5 S S 'IS J lt55 e F » n I r < ^ tt / 4 ? ;S A HEWS '?o 6 (?= <^ «!:= ^-- ^ THEiJABOVEiREPRESENTS THE LARGEST FACTORY OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD. Our Production of Pots Equals the Combined Output of any Two Similar Establishments OUR EQUIPMENT IS THE BEST THAT MONEY AND 140 YEARS' EXPERIENCE CAN PRODUCE. WE HAVE SPARED NEITHER TIME NOR EXPENSE TO MAKE OUR FACTORY THE MOST MODERN AND COMPLETE OF ITS KIND. Our Annual Output of Pots Exceeds .*. 1 6,000,000 WE THANK OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LIBERAL PATRONAGE, AND SOLICIT THE CORRESPONDENCE OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS. • • ♦ * A. H. HEWS & CO., Inc. MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORIES BOSTON OFFICE mAirs OHMCt ANU hACiOKItli NEW YORK BRANCH 18 TREHONT STREET p A A/I RDinnP A/I A C C PEARSON STREET Rooms 818.835. W/-\lTlOIVlL'vJII;, ll\r\^^. Long Island city. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writinp. January 27, 190G The Plorists' Exchanjje 95 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tales, Rochester, N. T., trea rer. WOOD RIVER, NEB. — W. T. Spelts of this place and W. Iv. Green of Fremont, have made arrange- ments to establish a nursery here in the Spring and have commenced work on the same. ROCHESTER, N. Y. — The third annual banquet of tlie National Association of Retail NurserymL'ii was held at the Whist Club Tuesday evening, Jan- uary, 23. J. M. Pitkin, of the C. W. Stewart Co. of Newark, acted as toastmaster and the speakers for the occasion were Stanley Watson of Texas, who took "Texas" for his subject; Prof. John Craig of Cornell; Judge John D. Lynn, subject "Grafting," and Rev. Murray Bartlett, "Good Fellowship." DANSVILLE, N. Y. — The large nursery cold stor- age plant owned by the Kelly Brothers' Nurserie.s Company in Maple street, caught fire Sunday niglil January 14. and before discovered the building was in flames. The origin of the fire is a mystery. A large amount of nursery stock was destroyed. Tlif loss is estimated to be $5,000. The building was insured for $800, about one-third its value, and there was some insurance on the trees and other stock. Horticultural Notes. Acer macrophyllum, the Oregon maple, is hardy in Philadelphia. The large one on the Meehan grounds, which greatly interested Mr. Nicholson of Kew some years ago, had to come down to make way for some railroad extensions, but a very fine one is to be seen in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia Japanese fan palm, Chamaerops excelsa, will stand considerable frost without injury. There are some large ones on the south coast of England, where the mercury drops to 15 degrees at times. The trees flourish there, flowering and ripening their seeds. Cerasus Sieboldi, the Japanese double flowered cherry, besides having Its clusters of double light pink flowers In Spring has lovely Autumn foliage, its leaves changing to yellow and then to bronze. In this respect it behaves the opposite of all other cherries, for they keep their foliage green until tlie very last thing in Autumn. Among andromedas of our own country, Mariana is ahead of all in general usefuhiess. In Spring, and often again in Autumn it displays its beautiful white flowers, and at the latter season its foliage changes from bright green to a rich crimson. Japanese catalpa, which is mentioned In many catalogues, is a tree of lesser size than either of our native species. There is a light purplish tint to the foliage. The seed pods are long and very slender, unlike those of our own trees. The old night blooming cereus Is known as Cereus grandlflorus: It has nearly round stems and Is of a climbing nature. But there are many of the cacti that flower at night besides this one, and their possessors dub them all night-blooming cactuses. Martynia proboscldea is a pretty Mexican annual, bearing large yellow flowers of the shape and size of those of a large foxglove. It grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet, bearing a large seed pod, which the "natives" of Germantown, some of them, use In a green state for pickling. If the fruit of the Osage orange be pounded up in the Fall and permitted to rot, the seeds are easily wa.shed free from pulp In Spring, In time for the sowing. The Osage orange makes a good ornamental tree as well as a hedge plant. Buonymus Japonlcus is often attacted by a scale which Is difflcult to destroy when the foliage is on. It Is often a good plan to prune them well below the foliage in early Spring and then give the bare stems a good washing with one of the many com- pounds for killing scale, such as whale oil soap or kerosene emulsion. A good, clean growth should result, Itea virginica and Vacclnlum corymbosum are both lovely In Spring when their display of white flowers is made, but no more lovely than when their leaves change In Autumn to the rich crlm.son for which they are renowned. Hardiness of Peaclies. A correspondent from Kansas writes of her ex- perience with peaches in that State. Mention Is made of a plantation or two of the trees made in rich land which were killed back so often In Winter that the owner cut down the trees. Orchards of the trees on high prairie or heavy clay subsoil are not injured In Winter, but flower and fruit well. The trees on the rich land grow thriftily, but they con- tinue growing so late In the season that Winter finds them with wood not well ripened, and the freezings kill them back. This Is only fresh evidence of what observing horticulturists well know. The hill is a preferable site to the valley. Even native trees when In their young stages of growth will be hurt In severe Winters when growing in low ground, the cold weather finding them with wood less ripened than plants of the same age growing on higher ground. RhododendroM White Pearl, All trees of a nature causing doubts of hardiness in Winter should be planted where growth is of a hsort, stocky nature, and its ripening well assured long before freezing weather sets in. The Southern Magnolia grandiflora, the crepe myrtle, the pome- granate, the evergreen privet, lucidum, the China tree, and the Gordonia lasianthus have all lived out In Philadelphia when so treated,, though none of them is listed as hardy stock there. Clons for Grafting. Those who are expecting to do grafting the com- ing Spring should see to It very soon that the neces- sary cions are secured. Such clons should be cut a month or two in advance of Spring anyway, and with the mild weather many parts of the country are experiencing it would be wise to have the necessary wood under cover in some cool place where there will be no development of buds before being used. There is no set date for grafting, but it should be done when the sap is rising freely and before the buds on outside trees have burst. When clons are in a quite dormant state grafts will often take even when the stocks are in leaf, but this delay is not good practice. As soon as the sap Is flowing freely in the stocks it is the proper time to graft, as the sap is then ready to feed the coins and the union begins at once. As said, there can be no date given, as the pushing into leaf is much later witli some trees than with others. The catalpa, for Instance, comes into leaf very late, and when to be grafted with Bungel, the one making a dwarf head. It can be done long after similar work is over on all other trees. It is now getting toward the close of January, and the clons should be cut and buried in sand or soil in cold cellar or outdoors. Profits on Vegetables Under Glass. Greenhouse work, particularly when confined to vegetable raising, is a good deal of a mystery to llie uninitiated. The fancy prices which hot house fruits always bring naturally suggest large profits. The cost of maintaining a greenhouse, providing for its heating and care, consume a largo proportion of the gross return.s. Just what can be accomplished with one or two crops which, however, are not the most profitable, has been disclosed by the state horticulturist of New Jersey. This authority vouches for the correctness of the figures given below. He places the cost of maintaining a greenhouse 100 feet by 20 feet about $300 a year. When planted In tomatoes, the aver- age marketable yield of fruit, based on an experi- ence of some six years, has been about 32 ounces per .square foot. This fruit, coming on the market at a time when supplies cannot be brought from the South, and are not available from outdoor crops, brings a very good price, some of It higher and some of it lower, but averaging, say 24 cents a pound. Carrying the calculation through on this basis, shows a net profit for a house having 2,000 square feet of about $4 28 per annum. Rhododendron Sir Ohas. Butler, The unique plan, recently adopted by the Phoenix Nursery Co., Bloomington, Illinois, of putting a red tag containing the words, "Red Tag Trees, Phoenix Nursery Co., Bloomington, 111., Trade Mark," In black letters on every tree, plant and shrub sold by them has proved a wonderful success. The Red Tag idea grew out of the fact that a number of un- scrupulous dealers were selling trees and plants and claiming them to be Phoenix stock. The quality of this stock was, as a rule, worthless, and the results were, to say the least, very disappointing. Since its adoption the business of the company has largely increased, six hundred acres and thirteen greenhouses now being devoted to nursery purposes. Forcing Hardy Shrubs for Easter. We wish to draw the attention of the American florists, especially those who force rhododendrons, hardy azaleas, Kalmla latifolla, and other hardy shrubs for Easter, to the following facts. On receipt of the yearly importations, generally during the latter part of November and the begin- ning of December, the cases must be unpacked very carefully. The plants must be put In a sheltered, cool place, with sufficient room between each plant: the balls thoroughly watered, leaving them there for two days so that the plants (leaves and buds) may harden up. Before potting, never cut or trim the roots. If the ball Is too large for the pot, only shake off the dirt. Pot the plants firmly In leaf- mold, mixed with some sand and manure. Water again thoroughly and put the plants In a cool greenhouse for forcing. Give plenty of light, and every morning water the plants only on top of the pot. Continuing this treatment for about three to four weeks, the new white roots will appear on the top of the pots, and then the time has come when the plants can be put In a warmer greenhouse, more adapted for forcing. The warmer the plants are kept, the more regularly they need water — some- times three times a day. It entirely depends on the construction of the greenhouse, also on the kind of weather prevailing. Generally the smaller the greenhouses for forcing, the better results can be obtained. For rhododendrons principally, we advise however, to let the buds come Into flower more slowly; they will then be much finer In shape and clearer In color. While on this subject we would mention a few novelties In rhododendrons for forc- ing, which have been Introduced to the public at the various horticultural exhibitions held In London and Paris during the past few years. The rhododendrons for forcing offered heretofore in the different varieties produce almost all stiff clumps of flowers. The flowers of some of the new varieties are much larger than those of the old hybrid type. The colors are clearer, livelier, very delicately spotted: the cup of the flower resembles' more the trumpet-shaped flowers, also the soft clear color of gloxinias. Colors which never have been seen heretofore In the older varieties, will be sliown in the newer ones In the future. Pink Pearl and White Pearl are among the very best novelties of recent Introduction. At the Temple Show, London, which Is held every year during the last week of May and which Is visited by thousands of people, these kinds attracted special attention. Sir Charles Butler bronze colored, (this color Is not found In any other variety), is sweet-scented, also a thoroughly hardy rhododendron, entirely dis- tinct from all other varieties. Madame Moser. double red. Is also a novelty of great merit, being the second double rhododendron In existence. The Strategist Is a soft delicate pink with white. Catawblense Boursault flowers three weeks earlier than the well known Catawblense grandiflora. the color being soft pink, and not so stiff as in the latter: It also Is thoroughly hardy. Duke of Con- naught Is the liveliest red colored rhododendron up to date. J. BLAATTW & CO. Boskoop, Holland. 96 The Florists' Exchange DREER'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. The Begonias aud Gloxinias offered by us are the best which skill and careful selection can produce, they are grown for us by one of the most expert European specialists. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Sinale flowered. Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, Rose and Orange, 400. per dozen ; $3.00 per 100 ; $25 00 per 1000. Choice Single flowered in Mlxtare, 35c. per dozen ; $2.60 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. Double flowering. Scarlet, Rose, White and Yellow, 6Bo. per dozen; $5.00 per 100; $t0.00 per 1000. Choicest Double flowering in Mixture, 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. New Hybrid Frilled Tuberous Begonias. A most unique form with flowers of Immense size, with wavy or frilled petals similar to the best forms of single petunias, 25c. eacli ; $2.50 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. Gloxinia Crassifolia Crandiflora. A very fine selected strain, strong, well-matured bulbs, Eed, White, Blue, Red with white border. Blue with white border, in separate colors or In choicest mixture, 50c. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100 $35.00 per 1000. Fancy Leaved Caladiums. A choice selection of 25 distinct named varieties, fine large bulbs, $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per 100. Choice mixed varieties, $1.00 per dozen ; $8.00 per 100. Our Quarterly Wholesale List has just been issued and olTers a full line of seasonable|_P(ants, Seeds and Bulbs. HENRY A. DREER, - Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Ejcchange when writing. GLADIOLIS — yve offer — 250,000 for immediate shipment or will hold until spring at the fol- lowing prices, cash with order Augusta, No. i, J J in. up, $20.00 per J 000; No. 2, J ^ in. to J f in., $16.00 per JOOO. White and light mixture, the finest in the country; sizes as above. No. I, $ J 2.00 per JOOO; No. 2, $8.00 per JOOO. Come and inspect the stocli and see for yourself that our Gladiolus are the healthiest In the country. Bulbs guaranteed sound and up to measurement. Address all orders to — ROWEHL & QRANZ, HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. Y. UentloD the FlnrlntM' Rxctaawre wh«D wrltins ROSES 2', IN. I'OTS KKADY NOW Itabr Rambler, Sfi.no per 100. The following at $2. 6U per 100. $20.00 ptr 1000; Crimson Rambler Helen Oonld Papa Gontier Meteor Maman Cochet Soupert BHde Brabant Yellow Cochet K, M. Henrietta Bon Hllene Marerhal Nell LaFrance Kalserln Ktollle de Lynn White Cochet La Detroit F. Krueger Bridesmalil Ivory Mary Washingrton Van Houtil SoT.de Pierre Nottln^ Besse Browu Teplitz The fullowinK S3. 00 per 100: Mnie. Chas AVood tieii, tJaek Mrs. Jno. Lainir Maffna Carta Paul Neyron Capt. Chrlttty John A. Doyle."- ''"°'bo\'".'6".«""''° Mention The FloristB' Exchange when writing. BAUR FLORAL CO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 214 inch $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory references. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. ERIE, PA. Mention Tbe Florlsti' Itodiaofe wben writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants—Not Pots. arand value In $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants. In variety. JOHN SCOTT, "If'tsrh??..* Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Keap St., (treenhouees. UentloD the Florlita' Bichange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^^^JJJTn""'"- yfnflon «hP FlorlntB' Brftiung*' wh»ti writing RO^F^ fan safely be shipped MOW ■»vOI_*J or your order booked llwTT and choice plants reserved for spring deliv- ery. Best ports, H.P., H.T.. T,. R., CI., and Baby Rambler. Extra strong, well rooted^ lively 2\(i and 4 Inch stock, propagated, pot, ted, truly labeled and carefully packed by expert growers. <3ifl FFni r f LORAL COMPANY? Mention The Floriats' Eiohange when wrltipg. THE mGHmOKD ROSE 3<4 in., 9 IS. 00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Variegated Lawson, B, 0., $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Early Spring Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Plants Latania Borbonica. 2M In. pots.SS.CO; 3 In., $6.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $6.00 each. Keutla Heliuoreana and Fosterlana, 2}i In. pots, $8.00; 3 in., $16.00; 6 In.. $60.00 per 100; 6 in. $l&.00perdoz.; 7 in. and upward, $1.7& to $36.00 eaoh. Areca L.utescena,3 ln.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; e in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandaiius Ctllls, 21n. pots, 93.00; 4 in.. $20.00 per 100. DracEena Indlvlsa, 6 In. pots, $16.00; 6 in., f26.00perl00. Phoenix RecUnata, 6 in. pots, $36.00 per 100. Phcenix Canarlensts, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. Flcus Slastica. 4in.pots, $26.00; 5 in., $40.00; 6 in., f 65.00 per 100. Araurarla Excelsa, 5 In, pots, $65.00 per 100. PERNS, Assorted, for fern dishes, 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100: $26.00 per 1000. Boston and Pler- BOni.4 in. pots, $16.00; 6 In., $26.00; 6 In.. $60.00 per 100. Nephrolepls Compacta, 3 in. pots, $8.00; 4 in., $16.00 per 100. Plants iu Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Alle'henv, Pa. Uratlsc Ik* norMs' Bxekug* wfem writlac. PANSIES From our well-known strain, the best In the market, strong plants, $1.60 per 600 ; $2.60 perl 000 HAmiF^ (Bellls). Fine plants, UAI9IC9 $2.00 per 1000. FORGET-HE-NOT ^^^.L^o'^^eV ,000 GERANIt^» °"'°"''"'","l':60perl„0. I FTTI If F Boston Market, Grand Rapids, ■-■-■ ■«."-■- $1,00 per 1000; 6,0C0 for $1,00. TOMATO PLANTS J^^^rfob'.^ '°- J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Mpntfon Thp FlorlBtn' IQzchanffp when writing. DBPLIBS GLHDIOLl STOCK MM To close out we offer etrong mote of 2^tli Cen- tury Dahlia for $10 per 100; Livonl and Nympha?, $4perl00; Gladioli. Groff'sSilver Trophy. $2 per- tOO; Shakespeare. $1 per 100; May, $1.60 per 100; Augusta. $2 per 100; "I'JOO." S2 per 100. Mums 400 Stock plants f Bonnaffon. Ivory, Eaton and other standard sorts. $B per 100; Enguehard, $8 per 100; Wm. Duck ham $9 per ino. Strong Parsley Clump.s,5tc. per 100. Cash with order, please. Address. I. MERWIN RAYNOR, CREENPORT, L. I., N.Y. Mpntinn The Fl'irlntp" Fxf'hnnee wtipn wrltlnr. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mall. Large stocky plants in bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per 100 ; extra fine : by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, '^'^5"''^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Fanalea. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Tarrytown Fern Elegantisslma, 2% in., S8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 600 at thousand rate. Scottn, 'i'X in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 20 in. liigli, strong and stocliy ; S2B.00 per 100. No order of less tlian ten piants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave, U..«t1ni. Th^ Innrlata* Kv^linnr* wh^n wrltins If you want to know how to save the finest seeds and l:)ulbs for your own use or for market buy "The Seed Grower." See advertisement this issue. — Advt. Roses in 1905. The following notes, contributed by Alex. Dickson, of Hugh Dick.son, Royal Nunseries, Belfast, Ireland, to the Horticultural Trade Journal, England, will be read with interest by American rosarians. The greatest interest of the trade will be manifested in the newer roses shown during the year, and the out- standing variety was undoubtedly J. B. Clark, which won the silver medal at Regent's Park for the best H. T. in the show, a flower of immense size and finish; Joseph Hill, H. T., a .splendid variety of Sunrise color but tar superior to that variety; Betty, a lovely garden rose of unique color- ing; Mrs. Myles Kennedy, a creamy pink tea, of splendid- form; and Countess of Gosford, delicate shell- pink H. T., a type of Killarney, dis- tinct in color. Among the best of the older novelties, Gustave Gruner- wald. Dean Hole, iVIme. Paul Oliver, Hugh Dickson, Mrs, David McKee, Le Progres, Mme. Vermorel, Lady Q. Kwart, Mme. Chas. de Luze, ftnd Prince de Bulgarie, were well shown. We are rapidly advancing to a type of H. T. rose which is first and fore- most as a garden or decorative rose in the truest sense of that term, and is at the same time a valuable show rose. We are developing in this class colors which were a few years ago unheard of among H. T's. and it will be at once apparent to the trade that the public are not slow to ap- preciate the value of this improve- ment as the demand for the newer roses of this type is still much in ex- cess of the supply. Such sorts as La Tosca. Le Progres, Joseph Hill, Mme. Chas. de Luze, Mme. Ravary, Abel Chatenay, Liberty, Dorothy, Rich- mond, Betty, Paul Lede, Jules Grolez, Perle von Godesberg, Gustave Grun- erwald, Etoile de France, Geo. Laing Paul. Lady Quartus Ewart, Lady Ashtown, Anne Marie Soupert, Prince de Bulgarie, Senateur Belle, Paule de Longprey, etc.. are sure to sell well for many years to come. The type of climbing roses, which show an admixture of polyantha and Wichuraraina blood, have received some valuable additions in the last few years. Lady Gay, Wedding Bells, Debutante, Gruss an Zabern, Sweet- heart, Philadelphia Rambler, Cariss- ima. Stella, Minnehaha., and Hia- watha, are all good, and thoroughly di.stinct both in habit and flower. The tea roses show less advance than any other section, but one or two of the novelties are really good, notably Mme. Vermorel. the best ad- dition to this section since White Co- chet; Freiherr von Marechal, Saxonia, and Friquet. The novelties among H. P's. are not numerous, but some of them are of high merit. M. H. Walsh is a fine dark crimson; Mrs. A. M. Kirker, a clear cerise pink of very lai'ge size — both of these are fine autumnal roses, as is Hugh Dickson, crimson scarlet; and Hugh Watson, a red of "Hay- ward" growth. In the garden rose section some very beautiful novelties are shown, viz. : Sulphurea, Countes.se du Cayla, Una. Rugosa Repens Alba, Philippine Lambert. The Dandy, Katherine Zei- met. and Irish Elegance. Several old favorites were splen- didly shown during the year, notably those in large bamboo stands at Re- gent's Park, where they made a de- lightful show. A. K. Williams was magnificent, as was Frau Karl Druschki. Killarney, and White Maman Cochet: while in vases Ulrich Brunner, Mildred Grant and Caroline Testout were very fine. The Autumn ripened the wood tlioroughb*. and as dormant buds are looking ^^'ell, we may look forward hopefully to a successful season in 1906. /^ A I^TI^T A ^ 200,000 roots Id 31 best IvAl^ I^A,.^ kinds, $8,00 to »26.00 *" »« 11 11 *t^t ppj ,5„o Dahlia Roses best named kinds for cat flowers, etc., tlO.OOperlOOO: Mlied $25.00 per 1000. SHKLLROAD OREENHOITSES, Grang;e, Haltlniore, Bfd. Ueotton Tb* llorUts' Biehinca wben wrlUiif. January 27, 1906 I LIST OF ADVERTISERS Adams I W Co 115 Lager & Hurrell 110 AUen C H 97 Lang J 123 Alien J K 123Lanjahr A H 123 Allen W S Co 123 Larchmout Nurserjesll4 Audersun & Christen- Lecakes N & Cu 124 sen 99 Leedle Floral Co 06 Andorra Nurseries 98 Le i'age N 90 Asehman G IIG Leonard Seed Co 119 Bader J 96 Loclilaud Lum Co. ..127 liaker F J 97 Lutton W H 117 Harrows H H & Son. 116 JIader P 97 Baur Floral Co 96 iia.\well Mtg Co 128 Baur & Smith 1J2 .Uc Faddeu ii C 91 Bay State Nurs »? Mc KeUar c VV 125 Bayersdorter H & Col2S uj. Kisick Wm E...BJ4 Beach James E ^ji Ale Manus J 123 Beaven B A. l-l' Meagher J A 121 Beckert W C 91 Metropolitan Material Bernheimer E 124 ^ 2.17 Beruing H G 124 Michell H F Co. .91-110 Berger H H & Co. .. .91 Michigan Cut Flower Betscber C 11*> Exchange 125 Blear W 114 Millaug l< 123 Boddlngton A T 90 Mutmg A lib Bonnet & Blake 123 Molta A 122 B«nnot Bros 123 Moninger J c Co.... 127 Boulon F & Sou 116 Moou Wm U Co 9a Brenneman J D 99 Moore iieutz & Nashl23 Brown B & Co 98 Moore it Simon 91 Brown Peter 120 Aat'l l-lorists' Board Bryant J M 121 ot trade 124 Burnham Hitchings National Plant Co... 120 Pierson Co 128 iNaturai Guano Co... 126 Burpee W A Co. . .90-93 Netch C U 124 Byer Bros 97 Mcotiue Mfg Co 126 Byer Floral Co 121 a lessen Leo 97 Caldwell W E Co. . .127 ouwerkerk P 98 Campbell 0 H 96 Fatten & Co 115 Cassidy 1 127 Peunock S S 124 Chicago earn Co. .. .113 Peterson Nurs 98 Chllds J L 90 Fhila Cut Flower Co. 124 Cockcrott J D 114 Phila Market 124 Conard & Jones 98 I'hillips H Seed Co... 98 Connel B 116 Pierce F O Co 126 Coolridge Bros 114 Pierson A N 99 Cottage Gardens 89 Pierson F R Co 89 Cowee A 91 Pittsburg Cut Flower Cowee W J 126 Co 124 Cowen's N Sons 126 Pittsburg Flower Coi Seed Co 90 E-xchange 124 Craig B & Sons 99 PoUworth O O Co... 124 Crowl Fern Co 125 I'owell S H 115 Cunningham J H.... 114 Pure Culture Spawn Cut Flower Escb....l23 Co 91 Davis A B & Son 116 Pye E H 86 Df.imud J B 125 Pye KC 115 Denouden H and Son. 98 guaker City Machine Dietach A Co 128 Co 127 Diller Caskey & Co. .127 Quidnick G'houses. . .114 llillon G'house Mfg Uawlings B 1 116 Co 127 Uawsoa W W Co 8U Dillon J L 121 Uaynor I M 96 Dorner F Sons 114 Itaynor J 1 123 Doyle J A 96 Ueck John 90 Drcer Hy 96-98-127 Ueed & Keller 122 Iwmont & Co 124 lielch V E 117 Dutchess Co Violet Iteid Edw 124 Co 122 IteluoerB U 125 Edwards & Co 116 Keinberg P 114 Edwards & Docker Keuter S J 115 Co 124 liichard & Co 125 Bichholz H 116 iiobinson H M Co... 125 Eisele C 128 Uoemer Fred 90 Elizabeth Nurs Co. . . .91 Kine F B 09 Elliot W & Sons 90 itowell & Granz 96 Elliot W H 89 iirget-me-not 06 04-126-127 Fruit trees 96 Glass 126 Fuchsias 91 Glazing Points 127 Gardenias 89 Greenhouse Bldg. 127-128 Geraniums .89-96-98 120 Gutters 127 Gladioli 90-81-96 Heating 126 Gloxinia 89-91 Insecticides ..96-126-12S Heliotrope 89-114 Lumber 127 Hyacinths 124 Mushroom Spawn 91 Hydrangeas 114 Paint and Paint Ivies 114 Supplies 12t', Lantana 96 Pipe. Joints. Valves. 127 Lilacs 114 . 12,s Lilies 124Sash 127 Lily of the Valley... 124 Tanks 127 Ixibella 90-91 Toothpicks Wired... 126 Magnolias 116 Tools and Implements Manefti 92 12^ Mignonette 90-91 Vegetable Plants. .00-06 Mushrooms 91 Ventilators 126-127 Narcissus 124 Wants 117 Contents. American Breeders' Association. . 104 American Carnation Society 100 Report ot Proceedings and Ex- liibition 102-112 Clianges in Business 118 Cu.^toms Decision on Rooted Rose Cuttings Ill Fifty Tears a Seedsman (Por- trait) 92. 93 Firms who are Building lis Forcing Hardy Slirubs for Easter. 9S Kalamazoo, Micii., Establisiiment Illus.) no Nursery Department 9.5 Our Readers' Views 100, 101 Quercus Robur, Supplement 100 Question Box 98-99 Review of tlie Market lis Roses in 1905 96 Seed Trade Report 91-92 Society of American Florists' De- partment of Plant Registration . Ill TRADE NOTES — ■ Kansas City 93 Los Angeles, Syracuse 112 Indianapolis, St. Louis IIS Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburg 119 Buffalo, Chicago, New Bedford, Mass., New York 122 "Worcester, Mass 125 Des Moines, Iowa, Providence, R. 1 126 Week's Work, The 120-121 Want Any Fuchsias And a Few Other Good Things? The following will be sure to please you. and early orders are advisable. FuchsiHS. Lord Byron, Ernest Renan, Tener, $4.00 per 100. Little Beauty, $5.00 per 100. Monarch Coleus. f&.OO per 100. U«liotroi>e, Mme. Bruant. dwarf, $5.00 per 100. Be£:otiia8, Thuretoni and Plnb Vernon, dwarf, fS.oo per 100. White Vernon. $4.00 per 100. Strong 2}ri in pot plants. January, and later delivery. S. S. SKIDELSKY, K°b?!' Philadelphia, Pa. Uentton Tho FlorlstB* Bticfaance whea wrltl&f. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Pric* 13. BO LORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 DUANE ST. NEW YORK From bench, one year old, cut b.ack ; fine healthy condition, $6.00 per loo. Charles 11. Allen, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS LISX BBLO'W lier 100, prepaicl. FUCHSIA. 6 kinds, $1.26. HELIOTKOPK. 3 kinds, $1.00. VINCA VARIKGATA. 90o. ; !|8.00 per KOO. PARIS IIAISV. White, $1.00. .KiKlt.VTI ,>|,Panlliie, Gurney, Wliiti', 60c AUKKATIIM, Qurney. Pauline, 2 in., 20c. FLOWERING liEOONIAS. 8 kinds. $1.10 COLEUS. 10 kinds, 60c. ALTERNANTHERA. Red and yellow, 60c.: St.OO per 1000. HARIJV PINKS. Pink and Varieated Tie. AKTILLKKY PLANT. 76c. I IMP ATI ENS SULTANl, $1.00 per lOO. KE.V. ISEGt>NIAS,»1.26nerl"0. ROSE OERANIUSls. 2 in., $1.60. SALVI.V. 3 kinds. 90c. Cash or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Cliamberibur^.Pa, CYCLAMEN Splendens Siganteum Hybrids Finest strain in the world. Including the fringed varieties, in five colors, In bud and bloom well grown plants from 4 in. pots, $15.00; from 5 m. pots. $20.00, extra selected $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plamosus Nanus. Well grown plants from 3 in. pots, $6.00; from 3K In. pots, $8.00 per IDJ. Asparagus Sprengeri. Nice stocky plants from 2>a In. pots, $1 50 per 100 ; $14.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Stroadsbnr^. Pa 50 000 COLEUS Good clean stock, well rooted cuttings. $4.00 per 1000; 60c. per 100 by mall, casta. 50,000 rooted cuttings now in Hand, 300,000 more coming on; Verschaffeltii, Qolden Bedder, Queen Victoria and Vari- eties. Lawrence St., L. I., N. Y. C. SCHULZE &Son/F',:;f.'o,: Large Specimen Trees. Norway Maple 2' 5, to 3 in. diameter. (trlental Plane, li% to 3 in. diameter. Hemlock Spruce, i to 6 in. diameter. Horse Cbestnut,2i/2to3Xiudiameter. Carolina Poplar, li!4 & 2 in. diameter P. A. KEENE ["'MadisorAve,, New York, UeotloD tb* IlortstP' Bxrhanc* vbeo wiinns 97 Pteris Tremula Fine plantH In « In. pots, 10c. Shipped In pots If desired. AHpifllum tguBiffmnnge, tullbuehy plants, 3 in. potH, 6(:. An8ort«il F.irns, 2 In. pots t.jr lablo tornorle" nlcje stoek, $3 00 per 100. Twenty per cent, ex'ra. count with all ordfrs received this month for 2 In. stock. Cash or Batlefactory rerorenco please. R^G. Hanford. Norwalk, Conn. PALM lEiVES Fresh cut day of ship- ment $6.00 a lOuO. or $3.60 for 500. Freight paid to New York. NeedlePlnes, Florida M( 88, Pit f^C' nee Perp«'taat*'h 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK. N. H. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BABY BAMBLEBS Extra heavy two-year-old fleld-grown stock ready now. Per doz. , $4.00 ; per 100, $25,00. Crimson Rambler, per doz. , $1.75 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Uentlon Tlie Florists* Exchange when writing. Carnations in Pots. iUi) As I have very little land upon which to grow carnations, would it be possible to grow say, 1200 or 1500 in pots, plung-ed and potted up as neces- sary, to grow fairly good plants? SUBSCRIBER — The time honored practice of plant- ing young carnations into the field in early Spring and bringing them in again in September when fully ma- tured, g-ives fullest assurance of a bounteous crop at the holidays — ^Easter as well as Christmas — which alone, after all, means the making of a little money in raising cut carnations on a small scale. Under stress of necessity I have raised the young stock under all the various methods of preparatory culture, and my experience tends to uphold the oft repeated assertion, that pot grown plants, while fully as large and strong as the field grown stock, and probably healthier , are slower and" less willing to bloom; and, while the expense, entailed in pot c'lture, is higher, the aggregate net returns are lower. But there are some advantages on the side of pot-culture which must not be overlooked, most weighty of these being the fitness of the stock for benching at any time and in any kind of weather, and the ease and rapidity, with which the work may be done, yet causing no set-back to the stock or in any way furthering the on- set or spread of disease. If for the want of sufficient garden space recourse must be had to pot culture, either altogether as a mode of growing and flowering a limited num- ber of potted carnations or as a means of rearing the stock for benching at some convenient time fl am in doubt as to what is meant in the inquiry), no serious difficulties bar the way to a fair success. To begin with well- rooted cuttings; these are potted up into 2-inch pots and after being nipped back once and having made a good break and a sufficiency of active, hun- gry fibers, are repotted into 3i;^-inch pots. If when these are again rooted through a bench is not yet ready for them, another shift Into 5-inch pots be- comes necessary, which will carry the stock into August or early September, by which time they should be sturdy, well-branched plants, ready for bench- ing or for a last shift into 6 or 7-inch pots, if tliey are destined to flower and flourish under continued pot culture. Well broken up, but unsifted sod compost, somewhat heavy and well en- riched with old, decayed manure, and prepared some time before use, is a good soil for potted carnations. Firm anuary 27, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 99 A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL. CONN. ROSES. We have always made a specialty of roses, both grafted and own root In fact we wore the first to Introduce In this country. Tea rosea grafted on manetll stock. Much ct our grafting la done to order, and for that reason we ast our customers to notify us as early as possible of tholr wauta, that we may reserve for them satisfactory stock. We began grafting In December, and are prepared to book orders now. It Is an undoubted fact that the pla^ta grafted earlier are the best. Grafted Stock. From i^4 Inch Pots, Killarney .$20.00 per 100; $I60.0J per 1,000. Richmond. $25.00 per 100: $'200.00 per 1.000. Rosallod Orr BnglisU. $20.00 per 100; $ieo.00 perl.OOJ. Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2,'- Inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. Liberty. $20.00 per 100. regardless of number ordered. Killarney. $10.00 per 100 ; $00.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000 Standard Ivory. Frauz Deepen Bridesmaid Bride. Kaiseriu Augusta Victoria. Meteor La Detroit. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per lOO; $90.00 per 1.000. Varieties. Souvenir du President Carnot. Madam Holste. Madame Caroline Testout Golden Gate Mrs. Plerpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2Vi Inch pots, $15. UO per 100; $120.uO per l.OOU; for A No. 1 stock ; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots from 2 ^d Inch pots $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Am''rlcan Beauty. On own roots, from 'i'i Inch pots, tS.OO per ICO; $76.00 per 1.000; 3 Inch pots, $12,00; per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries Maman Cochet, A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rodO, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2^4' Inch pots. $15 00 per 100. MmeNorbert I,evavaEI. We have a large stock of this beautifal tree fern in best growing condition. 3 in., $30.00; 4 in., $50.00; 5 In.. $70.00 per 100. For larger specimena. prices on application. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, best ttocfa in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties, 200,000 plants in stock. 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at lOOO rate. 3 in. , $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantumCuneatniu, Maidenhair Fern, nice busby plants. 2'.i In., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 4 in. »12.00perlOO; 6 in., $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanas. large plants In 4 In. pots. In best condition, fl&.OO per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 3&c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills. N. J. Mention The Florists* Exohan^a when writlnff. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine, 6 In., $35.00; 6 In., $26.00: 4 In., $10.00 per 100. pipDCnNI Extra fine, 6 In., $40.00; 6 In., rit-nouni jso OO; 4 In., $16.00; 3 In., $7.00; ihiin., $4.00 per 100. <5nnTTII Very 'strong. 2>i In., $8.00; 3 In.. ouu I III $12.00; 4 In.. $20.00 per 100. Dl IRRFD& * '°" *20.00; 6 In., $26,10; ■C«JI«I*I.ICO 6 In., $35.00 per 100. P0IN8ETTIA8 ^^"'"■•Tenoo. 50,000 R0SE8 4'lS:;*lSrer™:. White and Pink Cochet, Hermosa. Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet, La France. Kaieerin, J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Hention The Florists* Exohan^ when writing. DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. Pornafinnc From pots, for planting In Chrysan- uaindllUMo themum benches. Boston Market and a few Dorothy and variegated varieties, ICc. ninorariac Lai^^e healthy plants, 6 to 8 inch pots UlllCldlldd in bud and bloom. 20e. Cnrysantneinijfns ding. AppVton, yeuSw and white Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Black Hawk, Jones, 60c. per doz.; .''.(■.each- Primula Obconica fpeinchpansfuiiofbioom. Cycl 15c., in 4 inch pols, 10c. amen Plants j°^bi°<»"..'' f?- wu. uc; pots, 25c. Cash Please F. B. RINE, Lewisburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We will again offer a set of those BREAD AND BUTTER VARIETIES such as have previously originated and been dIsBeminated by us. American Bred, American firown and Money Makers for American Growers Look for illustrations and advertisements in future NATHAN SMITH &ToN, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention th» FlnHatB' BTrhaBgf when wrtttng- ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTO.N, Receiver ROSES, PALMS. CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PI,ANTS Marketand 4911) Sts.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists* Exohaofo when wrltlnt. 100 The Plorists* Exchange FODNDID IM 1888. A Weekly Medium of InterclianSe for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New Tork Post OWce as Second Class Matter PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK. Telephone 3765 John. 1^ t WW i w rn » . ■CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 la SaUe Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. 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To those acquainted with the giant oak of Bng- j land, the English oak, Quercus Robur, we illustrate will appear of insignificant size. But it shows a j nice tree, and very well represents the character of this species when in its young state. It is growing on elevated ground in Pairmount Park, Philadel- phia, a position this tree desires. The specimen pic- tured is not nearly as large as many others of this species in this vicinity, but we do not aim to have the largest trees we can find, but rather those, well < grown, which show the characteristics of the sub- | jects. The tree in the photograph is about thirty , feet In height, and well represents the oak so famed in England's history. Compared with our own oaks, it differs greatly; not so widely in Summer as In Autumn. Its green foliage of Summer remains i green until the last, changing only to brown at the very end of the season, just before the leaves fall. I There is not a single northern oak of the dozen or more species the foliage of which does not turn to a beautiful color in Autumn. However, the fact that the leaves of the English one do remain green to the last is not thought to be against it. The green ^ foliage makes contrast with the colors of other .spe- cies; and for this reason, as well as otliers, it finds a place in general collections of oaks. The Idea entertained by so many, that the oak is ; slow growing is an entirely erroneous one. It prob- I ably comes from the longevity of the tree. In Eng- , land trees of great size and of great age are to be ' seen, and because some of them are hundreds of years old it has impressed many with the thought that they are of slow growth. Of this readers may be sure, whatever the rate of growth in England, in our country oaks of all kinds are among the fastest growing trees we have. There are many desirable forms of the Quercus Robur in cultivation. Pedunculata, pectlnata, Con- cordia, fastigiata, fllicitolia, sessiliflora, purpurea and variegata are all varying forms of it. Because all these have to be Increased by grafting, they are not abundant in collections, as are those which can be raised from seeds. Seeds of these varieties when sown produce forms of varying character. The purple-leaved, the variegated, the fastlgiate and other forms may give some seedlings true to type, but many will not, and this Is why recourse to grafting must be had. The oak we illustrate is prettily placed in the space inclosed by the walks and drives. It Is near Horticultural Hall, and it attracts much attention because of its beauty. On the left Is a bushy speci- men of the white ash, Fraxlnus americana, less up- right-growing than usual; while on the right and in the distance are given glimpses of shrubbery and flower beds. JOSEPH IWEBHAN. American Carnation Society. Favored by the best of weather, a blessing but seldom bestowed by Dame Nature on this organiza- tion for its annual meeting and exhibition in recent years, the American Carnation Society held in Bos- ton, Mass., this week, what may be regarded as the most successful, among the many gatherings in its history. A splendid exhibition, a large attend- ance, interesting meetings, valuable papers and dis- cussions all go to make the record just stated. The address of President Fisher was characteristic of the man, practical, abounding In wise admonition, the heeding and carrying out of which would go far toward placing the business of the carnation specialist on a firmer basis of confidence between buyer and seller than exists to-day. "What we need in the future are disseminators with a sense of honor so fine, that they will not hesitate to place along side their products, to be measured by its requirements, 'The Golden Rule,' " is a wholesome sermon of immense value In a few words. And It Is a pleasing sign of the times that this spirit of jus- tice is becoming more in evidence among originators of new varieties of carnations as the years pass. Mr. Fisher believes that "the most serious menace to the usefulness and progress of our society lies In the staging at our exhibitions of varieties that have little or no commercial value." This, we pre- sume, has a more direct bearing on novelties, and may be regarded, and well taken as a hint to those who think their "own crow blackest," and have faith enough in their belief to place their produc- tions on view alongside those, measured by which they fall a long way short, and help generally to detract from the excellence of the exliibltion as a whole. The rebuke is merited; It should be heeded. Secretary Herr has called attention to means whereby the members themselves may add to the betterment of the financial condition of the society. His remarks deserve consideration. No available assistance should be withheld by carnation men from an organization that is doing so much to fur- ther their Individual welfare. The paper of Mr. Galvin is an epitome of the his- tory of the carnation's part In the development of the flower business generally. No one, not even those opposed to "frenzied floriculture," will, we think, begrudge him the little credit he takes in the Lawson affair, and its influence In making popular the divine flower. The Lawson, as It is called, stands to-day as the basis of metisurement for all the qualities that are considered requisite in a good car- nation. Mr. Valentine, of Denver, presented one of the most interesting among the many papers that have been read before the society. It showed the great obstacles standing In the way of successful carna- tion growing by the brethern In the Rocky Moun- tain region, obstacles which we Easterners have but little conception of, and which are being overcome in a most gratifying manner by those whom they confront. Sellers of carnations having purchasers in tlie region referred to, should carefully read Mr. Valentine's remarks regarding the character of the cuttings required in the locality under mention. There is a host of good practical advice contained in the paper of Alex. J. Guttman, New York, on the subject of "Carnations from the Wholesaler's Point of View." Of all the factors tending to the successful and profltable distribution of cut flowers, carnations included, the work of the wholesale man stands second to none in importance. And the better the understanding existing between the grower and his selling agent, the greater their mutual satisfaction. Mr. Guttman points out that It Is becoming more difficult for the wholesaler to handle the smaller flowered varieties, on account of the gradual im- provement going on, and advises the selection by growers of the best of those kinds which are gener- ally termed fancies. In this selection the prolific nature of the variety has, of course, to be considered. He also recommends that growers should write to wholesalers in their respective sections, regarding the selling qualities of the new varieties placed on the market. A truthful statement in this connection would be enlightening, certainly, and if supple- mented by a similar report from the retailers hand- ling the new comers, doubly valuable; yet it could not by any means be regarded as tl.e factor decid- ing the purchase of novelties. The grower of the new variety must, of necessity be made acquainted with just such facts, and would be willing to Impart them when asked. What is probably of greater im- portance to the intending purchaser, are the quali- ties in a novelty that can only be determined by the grower thereof, such as habit, freedom, etc. Mr. Guttman's further remarks as to grading, packing, bunching, regular shipments, holding back flowers at holiday times, etc., are all ilve topics, and should be carefully studied, and his advice carried out as far as practicable. Professor Hall, in his comments on the breeding of carnations, gives some useful hints, particularly as to the value of systematic work along the lines of cross-breeding and fertilizing. In this connection it may be said that carnation breeders are becoming more and more alive to this fact, and several of them, among whom are Ex-presldents Ward and Dorner, for instance, have adopted a system of keep- ing records of their crosses, that are at once admir- able and Instructive. But, as a rule, the work Is gone about In a too haphazard way to be either informative or useful to the practitioners. An ex- cellent suggestion Is made by Professor Hall, that the society obtain all the Information possible on the subject of carnation breeding, and publish it In the report yearly, "from which conclusions could be drawn to be used as a foundation for future work." The gift of such information to the society would certainly be a most generous one on the part of carnation breeder's, but its value to the craft as a whole would be inestimable. OUR REAPERS' VIEWS A Correction. Editor Florists' Exchange: Certain recent publications have reported a case of bankruptcy as being that of L. Menand, the Menand (N. Y.) florist. This is an error. The bankruptcy proceeding mentioned was taken by H. L. Menand who was recently engaged in the florist supply business on William street in the city of Albany. L. Menand is a citizen of considerable means, and has been engaged in a lucrative busi- ness for a great many years, and far from being in the position of a bankrupt. ROSCOE C. SANFORD. Attorney for H. L. Menand, Bankrupt,- Yield of Potatoes. Editor Florists' Exchange: In the clipping published by you in December twenty-third issue, under the heading •intensive i'otatu Culture," the statement that the crop of the potato "Money Maker" at the rate of 4 3 pounds to the plant "works out at over sixty tons to the acre," cioes iiut agree with the cultural conditions de- scribed by W. Gemmett. These would have been more deflnite had the area allotted to each plant been stated instead of the distance apart, but the given six feet works out at four superficial yards to each plant. This gives 1,210 plants, which multi- plied by 43 (pounds), the weight of the produce of one plant, gives 2B tons and 30 pounds — a prodigi- ous yield certainly, but not of the Munchausen char- acter borne by sixty tons. J. T. NEVILL. Newfoundland. Kind Words From a Friend. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., Jan. 18, 1906. Mr. A. T. De La Mare, New York. Dear Sir: -I note to-day that you are in the struggle for "open shop," in other words, in con- flict with the principle of knocking a man on the head if he will not do as a crowd wishes. This fight for freedom of labor is one in which all FREEMEN are interested; it means a great deal. The first principles whicli made the United States the mighty Nation it is to-day, is the inherent right, absolute moral and legal right, for men to pursue their occupation, wliatever it be, without hindrance, fear or trembhng from the ban of intimidation of any man or set of men. Any movement which prevents freedom of work is starting the procession for a series of Dark Ages to come, surely as the sun gives light and heat. Now, you can put down my order for $100 worth of advertising in The Florists' E.xchange to be taken during this year of our Lord lOUB, whose teaching was to do no harm to your neighbor; but do your work well. Yours very truly, BENJ. HAMMOND. A Gardener Wanted in Canada. Editor Florists' Exchange: The following is an advertisement clipped from the Toronto Globe of the 13th. inst. Perhaps you may think it amusing and curious enough to give your readers the benefit o£ it. GARDENER — WORKING GARDENER — capable sober, thorough worker, who has ambition, who will work and think, read and digest, look ahead and not wait for to-morrow; grounds about five acres, vegetable garden, lawn with terraces, shrub- bery, trees, plants, all kinds, etc., etc.; conservatory 30 X 75 feet, palms, ferns, orchids, plants, vegeta- bles, etc., etc.; furnished in season meet rt quire- ments; must know how to plan, prune, grow, etc.; do not answer unless you do; state age, it ma.rried, references, wages; engagement from April tst; good place for a good man. Address (by letter only) H. W. P., 25 Toronto street, Toronto, Ont. It would be interesting to know the former exi.eri- ences of this gentleman if he has had any; also the wages he intends to pay for all this knowledge; also whether the palms, ferns, orchids, plants, vegetables, etc., are to be grown in the 30 by 75 conservatory. I would not mind betting that $30 a month, and ;1nd your own house, would be about his figure. Canada A. H. EWING. Tlie Magic Frank. Editor Florists' Exchange: All readers of The Florists' Exchange are fully aware of the magic influence of the Congressional frank, covering packages of free seeds, currant bushes, and even apple trees; and no doubt too your readers have frequently heard rumors of sunrtry personal and household things mailed by the Con- gressmen to their homes in the various states for repairs or renovation, as the weekly bundle of soiled clothes to be washed, high-heeled boots to be January 27, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange KI mended, coats to be re-lined, or even table butter ot a favorite brand, sent them by tlieir wives from the rural districts; but now it is charged, but the allega- tion denied on the floors of Congress, that some of tlie members from the rural districts have been franking fresh cows, not measly and puny Jerseys, but broad-backed Holsteins. On January 3 Congressman Simms of Tennessee rose to a question of privilege, saying he had not mailed under his postal frank a cow. and Congress- man Mann of Illinois said he had not franked a cow. and Congressman Payne of New York intimated that he had not franked a cow; but the public thinks still there must be some truth in the rumors, or certain members of Congress from the agricultural districts would not be so earnest in protesting, for they seem to protest too much. But why should not Congressmen mail cows? These Congressmen's con- stituents may be satisfied with the Agricultural De- partment free seeds, but the Congressmen themselves want something better, something with horns on to which they can tie their magic franks, Why! they vote 50,000,000 dollars yearly as the postoffice appro- priation, and why should they not mail cows? Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture will have to look to his laurels, as his Department heretofore has done the most to weigh down the mails and to disorganize the po.stal .system, but now he will have to double his output ot free seed if Con- gressmen are going to mail herds and flocks. NURSERYMAN. Origin of New Varieties by Bud Variation. Editor Florists' Exchange: A strange, peculiar feature of plants which we discovered, and for a time thought we were entirely original in it, was the fact, that by bringing Alpine plants to a warmer and lower altitude, and giving them high, intensive culture, they would sport greatly. That is. the previous existing strains, as I put it, when under the right conditions and en- virnears on pa^e in.>) Secretary's Report. The report of the last annual meeting, a prelimi- nary premium list and a copy ot the by-laws as drawn up by your executive committee were mailed as Issued during the past year. Any paid-up member who did not receive all of these should write to the secretary at once, and see that their name and address is prop- erly entered. " . ., i Our annual report is an important part ot our work, and our discussions are important and Interesting enough to be reported correctly, an impossibility with a new stenographer each meeting. What we need is a stenographer who v/ill be with us year after year; who will learn to know us, and learn to know the im- portance or a word mi.'ised in the middle of a discus- sion. We now pay over $200 each year for our report. Why not pay a little more, and have it twice as good? The attention of the members has been called in the premium list to the yearly expenses of the society— almost one thousand dollars per year. Listen care- fully to the report of your treasurer and you will see how much of this money has to be made up aside from the annual membership dues. The only avail- able way to make this money is by advertising in the premium list and the entries at the shows. This matter of advertisements is an Important one to the society, and every member who has anything to advertise should use the premium list. It may not bring direct results, but it does give publicity at a very nominal figure; and publicity before the members of the American Carnation Society is a paying invest- Occasionallv. in meeting a fellow member, the con- versation drifts to the work of this society, and the qufstion is ;isked Why do vou not do this and why do you not do that? If any member has a suggestion of nnv kind for the bett.-rrnent of the society and its work and will put this into writing and send it to the secretary at any time during the year, a great amount of practical work could be done that now es- capes the attention of the officers. Try this for 1906 and begin right now with the question box at this TTifp'tinK' We are a live, practical society; but we need the assistance of every member. In order to keep the work up to the top notch of the nerfection we hope t„,nain. AI.BKHTM.HB^H_^^ Professor Hall then delivered a lecture on carna- tion breeding, which was well received. A sum- mary of his remarks appears elsewhere in this num- ber.' At the conclusion ot his talk the speaker urged the carnation sneciali.sts not to rest satisfled with the present standard of art In the flower, high as that Is, but to strive for greater attainment. He believed with Mr. Fisher, that it was only a matter of a few years when a carnation would be obtained The professor advised co-operation with experl- that would rival the .American Beauty rose, ment stations in plant breeding work and offered as- sistance to classify growers' records in this connec- tion and to help In every way possible to place car- nation breeding on a more systematic basis. IVtr. Ward, being called upon, related his very Inter- esting experience in cross breeding and hybridizing carnations during the past fourteen years. He ex- rdained his method of keeping careful records so lli.it the pedigree of any v.ariety originated by him could be ascertained at a glance. This was done by a card indqx. on which every detail of the cross was kept, the different idiosyncrasies of the progeny being carefully noted down. By this systematic work he was able, in most instances, to eliminate the b.ad riualities of parents and retain the good ones. These h.ad qualities would often assert themselves after several generations. For instance. Mrs. Br.adt was a burster, and this defect was common in sorts that had Bradt blood in them. He then told of the necessary essentials when breeding for color. If real good pink is desired It Is imperative to have a pink pedigree all the way through; but if pink on pink is used right along the color becomes too intense and will fade and burn. The same applies to scarlets. So bred, the progeny of scarlets often show sleepiness and a tendency to turn black. One of the best foundation colors for pink is yellow, which has an Intensifying effect. Yellow and variegated kinds are the most difficult subjects to work with along these lines. He dis- agreed with the professor in his statement that .about December 1, was the best time to poilenize carnations. His experience had shown that at that lime the pollen was very plentiful and dry. Most of the indiscriminate hybridizing was done by the wind. The best results had been obtained by him from seed set in January or February when the pollen is not very free. He had found that such seeds generally produced the most even bloomers. The bulk of his fertilizing work is completed by the middle of March, and the seed is ripe by the first of May. It takes three months to ripen the seed. Mr. Ward later called attention to the necessity of the parents selected, being in the best of condition, strong and healthy, at the time the crosses are made. Mr. Witterstaetter said his experience was simi- lar to Mr. Ward's so far as breeding for color was concerned. The best time for cro.ssing he had found was from the latter part of December, through Janu- ary and February. In answer to a question by Professor Hall as to whether by crossing a scarlet with a white a light pink would result. Mr. Ward said that that had not been his experience. Such a cross gave him bricky scarlets and bricky reds. On motion of Mr. Dailledouze, a rising vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Hall for his interesting address. The report of the judges was then read as follows: The ofRcial judges were Messrs. Scott, Nicholson and Weber. The Prize List. Certificate of Merit. Winsome, exhibited by John Reimels, Woodhaven, N. T., 85 points. Winsor, exhibited by F. R. Pierson Company. 00 points. Preliminary Certificate. Number 49. exhibited by H. A. Jahn, New Bedford. Mass., 90 points. CLASS A. ■White. — First. Peter Fisher with Lady Bountiful; second. Stafford Flower Farms. Stafford. Pa., with My Maryland. „. , Daybreak shade of pink. — First. Peter Fisher with Enchantress; second, F. R. Pierson Co., with .same variety. . „ _,. , ,.^ Lawson shade of pink. — First, Peter Fi.sher with Nelson Fisher; second, Peirce Bros, with Mrs. Law- Scott shade of pink. — First, S. J. Goddard, Fram- ingham, Mass., with Helen Goddard; second. Cot- tage Gardens, with Mrs. W. B. Mershon. Scarlet. — First, Cottage Gardens, with Robert Craig- second, Peter Fisher with Beacon. Crimson. — First, Cottage Gardens with The Presi- dent; second, Dailedouze Bros, with Crim.son Glow. Yellow Variegated. — No entry. White variegated. — First. F. R. Pierson Co. with Mrs. M. A. Patten; second. Peter Fisher with same Any other color. — First. Wm. Nicholson, Fram- Ingham, Mass., with Prosperity; second. Patten & Co. with Mikado. CLASS B. ■Vvrhite. — First, Patten & Co. with Lady Bountiful; .second, Peter Fisher with same variety. Daybreak shade of Pink. — First, Patten & Co. svith " Bnhantress; second, Thomas F. Mathews. Dorchester, with same variety. Lawson shade of Pink. — First, Guttman & Weber with Mr.s. Lawson: second, Peirce Bros, with same v3.riGtv. Scott shade of Pink. — The one entry was debarred on account of the variety not having been dis- seminated. ' „ . , T, J T Scarlet. — First. F. R. Pierson Co.with Red Law- son- second. Patten & Co. with J. H. Manley. Crimson. — First. Cottage Garden- with Octoroon; second. Backer & Co.. Billerica. Mass.. with Harry Yeilow Variegated. — First, Backer & Co. with Eldorado: no second. ■White Variegated. — First. Patten & Co. with Mrs. Patten- second. Pierson with Variegated Lawson. Any other color. — Entry debarred on account of improper vase. CLASS C. White. — First, Charles S. Strout, Blddetord, Me.., with Lady Bountiful; second. Patten. & Co. with The Belle. „ Daybreak shade of Pink.— First, Geo. B. Buxton, Nashua, N. H,, with Enchantress; second, F. R. Pierson Co. with same variety. Lawson shade of Pink. — First, Peirce Bro.s. with Lawson; no second. Scott shade of Pink. — Entry debarred on account of improper vase. Scarlet. — First. Geo. E. Buxton with Cardinal; second, F. R. Pierson Co. with Red Lawson. Crimson. — First, Backer & Co. with Harry Fenn; no second. Yellow Variegated. — First, Backer & Co. with El- dorado; no second. White Variegated. — First. Peirce Bros, with Mrs. Patten; second. Backer & Co. with same variety. Any other color. — Entry debarred on account of improper vase. The Lawson Prizes. CLASS D. Gold Medal. — Won by Cottage Garden Co. with KIsa Struss. Silver Medal. — Won by F. R. Pierson Co., with WMnsor. Bronze Medal. — Won by Cottage Garden Co. with Robert Craig. Society of American Florists' Prizes. CLASS E. Silver Medal. — Won by Cottage Gardens Co. with Mrs. C. W. Ward. The judges recommended two bronze medals, one of which was awarded to the Cottage Gardens for Robert Craig; the other to Peter Fisher for Bea- con. CLASS F. Best general display of Commercial Carnations. First Prize. — Won by Nobscott Greenhouse Co., South Sudbury. Mass.; second prize awarded to Chicago Carnation Co.. no third award. Specials. The A. H. Hews & Co. .silver cup was won by Wm. Nicholson of Framingham, Mass. The silver cup offered by Thomas F. Galvln, Bos- ton, was taken by Peter Fi.sher, Ellis, Mass. W. W. Raw.son Seed Company's silver cup was won by Wm. Nicholson, Framinham. The "cup offered by R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Bos- ton, was won bv W. Kleinheinz, gardener to P. A. B. Widener, Esq.. Philadelphia. Pa., with Lady Bountl- The cash prize of $15 offered by Schlegel & Fot- tier Seed Co., Boston, was won by M. A. Patten & Co.. Tewkesbury, with Pink Patten. The cash prizes of $10 offered' by Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, was won by D. Carmlcheal, Wellesley, with No. 199. Patten and Company's cash prize of $10 was won by Peter Fisher, who exhibited Mrs. Patten carna- The cash prizes of $15 and $10, offered by the Gardeners & Fiorlst-s' Club, of Boston, were won by W Kleinheinz. first, with Harlowarden; and John Marshall, gardener to H. P. Belmont. Newport, second with Enchantress. For next place of meeting the >-ennsylvanla Hor- ticultural Society sent an invitation to go to Phila- delphia. Washington, D. C, made application for consideration of that city for 1908. John H. Dun- lop invited the Society to go to Toronto next year, backed bv letters from the mayor of the city, the Toronto Horticultural Society and the Electoral Society. He also urged Toronto's claim In view of that city withdrawing in favor of Boston last year. The nomination of officers resulted in John H. Dunlop for president. The nomination was made by E. G. Hill and was warmly applauded. For vice- president William Gammage of London Ont. and W. Palmer of Buffalo were nominated. The present in- cumbents were renominated for the offices of secre- tary and treasurer. Eugene Dailledouze was re- nominated as director, and Wm. Scott of Buffalo was renominated as judge. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p. m. Summary of Thursday's Proceedings. On Thursday morning the majority of the blooms . were holding up well. The first session opened at 10:50 with a fair attendance. A supplementary re- port of the judges was read as follows: Backer & Co. special mention for yellow seedlmgs: Elm Court Farms. Lenox. Mass.. special mention for well grown Flamingo; H. M. Field. Northampton. Mass . special mention for Prospector, a scarlet sport of General Maceo; Dailledouze Bros., special mention for Rob Rov. the largest flower in the exhibition. Special mention was also awarded to Messrs. Carl- ton Sim. Gale and the F. R. Pierson Co.. for their respective exhibits. James Crawshaw. Providence, R. I., was given a similar award for a new aspara- ^Vhe paper of Thos. F. Galvln. who was ill. was then read bv his brother J. Mitchell Galvln. The report of the committee was read by the secretary. The con.-.nittee suggested that all names registered during the year be simply provisional, subject to their approval by the Society when the report Is made at the annual meeting. This will necessitate the naming and registration of a variety the year before It Is disseminated. The committee called attention to the fact that one-half of the varie- 104 The Florists' Exchansre ties being put on the market are not registered, and suggested tliat the Society do not recognize any vari- ety, in its printed matter or on its exhibition tables, the name of which has not been properly registered. this applying only to varieties about to be intro- duced to the trade commercially and not to the seed- lings that are in the"experimental stage. The com- mittee .saw no harm in the exaggerated phraseology of some of the descriptions given of the registered sorts. A grower who goes to all the trouble nec- essary to produce a new variety worthy of a name has the right to have his own description of the vari- ety published with the name when he gives that name to the public. The committee also recommended in the case of sports the use of such names as Pink Patten. Red Patten, thereby holding to the designation of the original variety. It was also thought that the com- mittee ought to have some authority to take action on duplications or the use of undesirable names. Mr. Ward suggested that before the name is ac- cepted and before the originator had the right to use the name with the endorsement of the Society he be compelled to file with the Society a descrip- tion of the variety such as he would use when dis- seminating it. He also thought before a final cer- tificate of merit is given the originator he should be required to file with the Society a record of the blooms produced, the percentage of blooms that will burst and other defects which the purchaser has a right to know. Then if it were subsequently found that deception or misrepresentation had been wilfully practiced the certificate be cancelled; in other words that there be some penalty attached to deception. The man who knowingly and wilfully practiced misrepresentation or deception in regarij to the description of a carnation's qualities was guilty of perpetrating a fraud and could be sued in a court of law by the purcha.ser and. he believed. g»t damages for obtaining money through fal.se repre- sentation. It was necessary that the society's cer- tificate should be regarded as a protection against fraud and deception. This last matter, which was also referred to in the president's address, precipitated quite an ani- mated dicu.s.sion participated in by Messrs. Wheeler, Pierson, Ward. Hagenburger. Scott. Altick. O'Mara and others. Finally a motion was made by Mr. Pierson to the effect that no final certificate be awarded until the growing .stock of plants of new variety has been inspected by a committee composed of members of this Society, that the matter be re- ferred to a committee for consideration and report for definite action, the various suergestions made by the different speakers be given effect to In the com- mittee's recommendations, as far as practicable. The committee consists of Messrs. Ward. Pierson and Valentine. Treasurer Altick reported receipts of $795.30 from 203 contributors on behalf of the McKinley memorial fund and urged further contributions frorii retailers and olhers profiting by the popularity of the carnation through the establishment of McKin- ley Day. J. A. Valentine then read his paper, which appears on another page of this issue, receiving a vote of thanks. The session then adjourned. Thursday Afternoon Session. The afternoon session opened at 2:1.5. vice-presi- dent Dunlop in the chair. Toronto was selected as the next meeting place Mr. Dunlop explained that no trouble would be ex- perienced in getting exhibits through the custom house as arrangements woud be made to expedite delivery, Mr. A. J. Guttman then read his paper, for which he was accorded a vote of thanks. (This paper ap- pears in another part. of this issue.) The New Officers. The election resulted in Mr. Dunlop for president; Mr. Palmer for vice-president, unanimously. Albert W^JIZ^'-n'^'^-uT''^' '''"'' ^- ^- Corner Jr. -treasurer ^^Sl °,^w'"'"'i^'' """^^ re-elected director for five veS' ^^^ re-elected judge for three foJ^*^ "£■" ''y-'aws were considered. The initiation two d^onars*:" '"''''" °"" ''°"^'"' ^""^ '^'^ annual duTs A resolution to donate silver and bronze medals for competition at exhibitions of florists' elubr hor! t.cultural societies, etc., under certain restrfctions was referred to the Board of Director." "^'^•^'"'^tions. T> ^^A^^'""® "," ^'""'' Tlesolutions; P. J. Hauswirth P. OMara and W. P. Kasting. presented a renon Mt".»'"„^ '^f ^^^'"" ^'"- ^'^ hearty wtTcome'^t^e der^rJ= Chib'Sr''""'',"'"?' S°^"^ty and Boston 'Gar! oenens Club for courtesies extended; al.so to fhp daily press for full, accurate and friendly nSices IN^IDO?"""''"' "" """^ "'"^""'^ ^" ""^t '" TORONTO The Banquet. A banquet was given the visitoi-s in n,n /-. , Square Hotel Thursday evening hv the Gardeners and FlorLsts Olub and horlioultural'^^n eres?sTf Bos! ton. President Wheeler presided, and Judge Hoift rr^y;^r^t.%c-:;r"p^ 'i^ya^rT'^^D-^S™"^^^^ J American Breeders' Association. (/Irfdrpss of Charles Willis Ward, Queens, K. I'., chulrman of the Plant Section, at the annual meeting held at Lincoln, Neh., January 1 7, 1900 ) The economic importance of producing improved varieties of grain, forage plants, fruits, nuts, vege- tables, flowers, and timber trees, iv fully as great as that of improving animals, fowls, fish, and economic insects. The wealth which may be added to our not now be estimated; but by such improvement we can largely increase the productive capacity of the soils contained in our agricultural areas as well as of those areas which may prove suitable only for maintaining forests. The sustaining power of the country may well be much increased by the introduction and cultiva- tion of such Improved grains, forage crops, vege- tables, and fruits. Further benefits may be secur- ed by extending northwards the area of cultiva- tion for grains, forage crops, fruits and vegetables, by patiently crossing the native hardy strains which may be found in most Northern latitudes with the temperate growing species now at our command and gradually acclimatizing the progeny of those crosses. In my own work upon the carnation I have suc- ceeded, within the period of ten years past in pro- ducing a strain of carnations that have been grown under glass all the time, and now have benches of plants that have been grown three years without re- newal and are still producing abundant crops of fine blooms; although the general custom of the craft is to renew the benches every year from plants cultivated in open fields during the Summer season. This may be quoted as a practical example of acclimatization. The grazing capacity of the country may be large- ly increased by the introduction and cultivation of improved forage crops, and better meats will there- by be produced by the use of better and more abundant feeding material. Advantage can also be taken of the variation in the feeding value of different wild grasses as anplied to different pur- poses, such as the cultivation of the softer, more succulent gras.ses. for the maintenance of breed- ing herds, and the slower growing, harder and more fattening buffalo grasses for fattening herds. It might well be asked why we should not im- prove our native forage grasses by cultivation, the selection of the improved, and even by hybridlz.a- tion? It might also prove that foreign grasses can be acclimatized, hybridized with our native species, and made to largely increase the stock raising ca- pacity of our ranges and pastures. It Is even pos- sible that a portion of Mr. Burbank's energies may be practicably employed in some such work as this. We might also dwell Upon the importance of the work of reproductive foresty. which seems to be the sole hope of lengthening our timber supply, i doubt if it will prove practical to materially pre- serve old forests by arty process of cutting or thin- ing out matured trees but that, on the contrary, planting of young trees upon such soils as are not best fitted for agricultural or horticultural pur- poses, and the natural seeding of cut over lands, will likely prove the sole hope of forestry reproduc- tion. Mr. Burbank has succeeded In producing a rapid growing hybrid walnut which in his estimation, should prove of considerable value for timber pur- poses, inasmuch as It will produce a matured tim- ber tree In about one half the time that one could be produced with the native species. Now. If he could originate similar rapid-growing pines, spruces, red woods, larches, oaks, poplars, and hickories that would produce larger, taller and more sym- metrical trunks, the productive timber capacity of our forest lands would be greatly increased. It may Well be asked if he can originate this Im- proved walnut, why can he not produce an Im- proved Douglas fir, a spruce, a white pine, or a sugar pine? Why cannot he cross the white. Nor* way, yellow and sugar pines and get somthing dif- ferent from either of them? Why not take the magnificent timber hemlocks of the Pacific coast cross them with the hardy hemlocks of the East, and secure a hardy hemlock that will produce on on eastern land as fine lumber as is now afforded by the Pacific Coast hemlocks? And cannot the same thing be done with the white cedar and cypresses? The importance of keeping records of work done and intelligent pedigrees, .so that the practical re- sults obtained may be studied and reviewed at leisure, should not be underestimated. Judging bv hindsight or by work accomplished, will in the end prove far better than Judging by foresight of work we would like to accomplish. In my own work upon the carnation I have kept records for the past ten years, so that at present, instead of working at random. I am proceeding in a methodical way and producing better and surer results. The general principles discovered in plant breed- ing can probably be applied to all breeding, even to the reproduction of the human species. If we are to improve our plants, grains, fruits, flowers, grasses and all our domestic animals, and even the wild fowls, as well as the animals from the wilderness, are we justified in neglecting our species and allowing it to be reproduced in a haphazard way with the pos.sible result of serious degeneracy in the end? Should not the principles discovered in the intelligent improvements of plants and ani- mals be applied to the reproduction and perpetua- .'."i "f ."le human race, so far as may be practical without destroying or impairing the tenets of our rellgloi^ or the morality gf our peoples? X will hazard the prophecy that the nation which first possesses the foresiglit to effectually prevent, or practically restrict the reproduction of its degener- ate or criminal elements is destined to take the lead- ing position among the civilized nations of the globe, and will become the future model for the advance- ment of civilization. If at the Judgment Day mankind has not applied the intelligence with which It has been endowed, and the knowledge gained by centuries of thought and study, to the advancement and physical and mental improvement of its own species, will it not have failed to improve the talents entrusted to its keeping by the Creator? Can the human family neglect properly endowing its progeny with strong, vigorous, healthful bodies and normal minds that they may be better able to fill life's allotted task successfully, and finally to approach the great Bar of Judgment with the con- sciousness of a life's span well filled with good and useful works and to hear from the Divine Judge; "Well done good and faithful servants; you have made good use of the talents which I placed in your keeping?" Seedlltlg CarftdtlOn No. so3. The Cottage Gardena Co. LENOX, (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular meeting of this society was held Sat- urday, January 6, 1906, President Carlquist in the chair. The essay and entertainment committee have arranged a program for every meeting until Ma.V, The annual report is ready and will be printed before our next meeting. Anyone desiring a copy should apply to the secretary. The society has accepted a silver cup. offered by F. R. Pierson Company, Tarry- town. N. T., to be competed for at our next clirysan- themum show, with varieties from their list of novel- ties for 1906. Grenvill Winthrop. Esq., presented to the society, two cases of gypsy and brown-tail moths, with eggs, cocoons, caterpillars, and male and female moths. The annual ball will be held February 6. G. F. The regular meeting of the society was held Jan- uary 20, Vice-president F. Heeremans in the chair. President Carlquist fell on the icy sidewalk and broke his arm, and was not able to attend. The society has adopted a scale of points for judging vegetables and fruits at our future exhibitions. The ball committee reported progress and have engaged Gartland's Tenth Regiment orchestra from Albany to play at our ball, which will be held February 6. A paper on "Greenhouse-heating and Boilers," by Chas. W. Cary, secretary of the (Greenhouse Fitters' Association for New York and vicinity, was read and was esteemed by all members to be a very valuable one. Mr. Cary strongly recommends putting valves on all flows and returns on each coil, also mains and boilers, then in case of accident the crippled parts can be shut off. and. if in Winter, the house prevented from freezing as is too often the case on plants that are not valved. He also gave a history of hot water heating, which is believed to have been first used in the year 1777 in France for hatching chickens. After adjournment the members enjoyed a social hour. WINDOW GLASS. — At a recent meeting of Win- dow Glass manufacturers, there was a representa- tion of over 1800 pots capacity. It is understood that over 1600 pots agreed to Join an organization for the betterment of conditions in the window glass business. A committee was appointed to arrange a plan of organization, to be submitted to a meeting to be called in the near future. It is reported that the plan under consideration is similar to that which was used by the old Independent Glass Company. The United States Window Glass Association, it is said, will act as a holding- company through which all sales are to be made, and according to the pres- ent plan, each member of the association is to put up a forfeit of $300 per pot as a guarantee of good faith. — Metal Worker. .fain u-y ;27, 19)ri The Florigt3^ Bxchange 105 Secretary Albert M. Herr, Vice— President John H. Dtinlop. $1,449.97 Treasurer's Report, January 20, 1906. EXPKNDITUKES. Orders on Treasurer $1,132.89 Cash on hand 317.08 RECEIPTS. ■ Balance Jan. 23, 1905 Cash from Membership...:; Interest Registering- Advertising Cert, of Merits Spl. Premiums Checlts Returned . .. $413.13 622.00 S1.S4 5.00 173.00 67.00 77.50 10.50 $1,449.97 Permanent Fund, $1,996.21. F. fi. DORNBR, Treasurer. Carnations From a Retailer's Point of View. [Paper read by Tbofi. F. Ga.lvlti, Boston.) Being a business man, and also wholly unsuited to take up tlie matter devolving upon me, namely, to pre- sent the commercial aspect of the carnation to your readers and the public, I am free to acknowledge that I approach the subject with much trepidation: but the Professor H. F. Hall, Essayist. J. A. Valentine, Essayist. Thomas F. Galvln, SssaylsU Treasurer Fred E. Dorner, Jr. results attained in the improvement of the carnation, as a vital adjunct of the florist's business, have been so far-reaching, and the extraordinary popularity it has been accorded in recent years lead me to venture the statement that it has almost supplanted the rose in in- terest and importance. From the small, weak and insignilicant pink, slender and drooping in its charac- teristics, we now have one of the most vigorous, strongest and most important gems of the whole floral kingdom; and so general has been the interest in the development of this popular flower that, beside the above improvements, there have been added many new, brilliant and dazzling colors, which, when massed or assembled and gathered together, produce an effect which is almost bewildering in its attractiveness. In fact, to-day, perfect carnations are an indispensable adjunct of the business of the florist. They have the keeping qualities so necessary for the satisfaction of lovers of the beautiful in flowers, and many instances could be cited where they have graced the boudoir and table and state rooms of many a trans-Atlantic pal- ace liner, when the charm and beauty and fragrance of all otiier flowers liave passed away. Witll tlie present system of cultivation, in many in- stances single flowers have been produced whicll could not be put into a lacge size goblet without being crushed: with stems so firm and rigid that the flowers can be used for a multitude of purposes without being wired. While this might be considered the more com- mercial aspect of tile question, it is one that is far- reacliing in its results; and wlien we consider the car- nation in all its attractiveness of form, color and other fine qualities, the precision and regularity of its form and growth cannot be too highly recommended. And wliile I disclaim anything personal in this paper, I be- lieve, truthfully, that the introduction of the Lawson carnation has done much to awaken enthusiasm among all classes of our people in favor of this type of flower. It is a well established precedent that nothing can A. I. Gottman, Essayist. 10c The Plorists' Exchange Vase of Helen Miller Gould. F, R. Pierson Co, be made a genuine success without having the attri- butes of true merit behind it. and in order that the public shall appreciate and realize the good in any proposition, or undertaking, it must have the earmarks of future success. This proud distinction I claim, without prejudice, for the Lawson carnation, and from the time that the wizard of carnation culture. Peter Fisher, first brought it to my attention up to the pres- ent time, nothing has been produced that can in any way rival this magnificent production. Its fame is known over two continents; and indeed I might say in almost all parts of the world where the love of flowers is predominant, the name of the L.awson car- nation is a household word. Its glories have stimu- lated horticulturists in a laudable and ambitious rival- ry to produce something that could compete with it; and while many new types have been produced which, in many instances, have been a revelation in the floral world, the Lawson carnation, with its brilliant color, and sturdy characteristics, in my humble opinion, still holds its proud place as the queen of the carnation family. Therefore, owing to the subject matter of this paper, viz., "Carnations from a Re- tailer's Point of View," I will conclude what I fear has been a tedious and uninteresting narrative, by saying that as our good business stands to-day, our vocation, with the carnation eliminated from the channels of trade, would be like Shakespeare's great- est production w^ith Hamlet left out. Since the great interest has been manifested by the public in this popular exotic, it seems to me that our trade has increased, that a more popular demand has been stimulated in all that tends to develop and build Single Bloom White Enchantress (Reduced. F. R. Pierson Co. up a business which is increasing all over the world with wonderful progress. From a comparatively un- important, and. I might almost say, obscure line of trade, we are developing into a famous, popular, prof- itable and important industry. In the older days, and now, too, when at imposing banquets and feasts popular heroes and favorites were supplied with rare, delectable and luscious fruits, great care was ever exercised in their production to obtain the most perfect and the best, and as we some- times observe to-day, the many were sacrificed for the few. So the succulent, and tasteful, and attractive specimen was produced by eliminating and discarding great numbers in order that the most perfect should be obtained; and so it is in the floral kingdom. Nature ^s so lavish with her favors — the wonderful resources of soil, and climate, and environment — and so prolific of results, being absolutely boundless in its possibilities, that we have a never-ending field for honorable service and ambition to cultivate. Mont- gomery gave to the w^orld his magnificent results of rose culture, Coleman first brought to our notice the great possibilities of the chrysanthemum; Fisher as- tonished us all by his careful, patient and successful efforts with the carnation. And I take a pardonable pride, in a modest reference to the fact, that here in our own good city of Boston much that has been done in the growth and progress, in the good results that have been secured and brought to a successful con- clusion, has been done by Boston men. In the old days of the business thousands of dollars worth of so- called Boston roses were shipped to all parts of the United States. This good old city, with its members of the craft, has ever been forward and ambitious to nromote the best interests of the trade, not only for their own ambition, but for the good of the whole country. Our business has reached a volume and proportion beyond what the most sanguine could be led to hope ^^^^^^^^^^V\ " .^v^^^^l. ^^■HML <^l /^^ ¥j^^^^^^^^^^^^^| Vase of White Enchantress. F. R. Pierson Co. for; and speaking from the standpoint of a retailer, the beautiful and popular carnation has not been the least of the adjuncts which have assisted in bringing it to the high standard it has attained. I might before concluding mention the commercial value of a well known carnation, such as the Lawson. The fiowers w^ere eagerly sought, and as high as $1 apiece paid for them at retail. Orders were received for them from all parts of this country and Europe. Nothing was considered so acceptable to the sick in the hospitals as two or three of these beautiful flowers. House of Carnation Helen Miller Gould; Single Bloom at Upper I^eft Hand Corner Growers and Introducers, F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Carnation Breeding. (Extracts from talk by Prof. H. F. Hall. N. U. CoUeg^e Ex- perimental Station.) The method of crossing which has given us the best results is as follows: Selected plants of the varieties to be used in crossing are benched about August i in order to have them well established and blooming freely by October 15 at w^hich time we begin the work of crossing and continue until about December I. This season is selected for several reasons; more favorable weather than later; greater freedom in the production of pollen; plants are then strong while later they are often weakened through production and attacks of insects and diseases. Another reason often advanced is, that at this season there is less danger of an undesirable mixing of pollen by bees and flies, but in our experience such fertilizing of the carnation very seldom, if ever, occurs at any season of the year. Some varieties never produce pollen, others only during Fall and Spring, while some are productive in this respect at all seasons. By growing in pots and keeping the soil rather dry we have obtained pollen during the Winter months from varieties which re- fused to do so wlien grown in a commercial way. Select for parents the most promising plants of the varieties to be used. If the flower selected for female or seed-bearing parent contains stamens they should be removed with forceps or tweezers as soon as the flower opens or before the anthers show the pollen, otherwise self-fertilization may take place. In most varieties the pollen matures before the stigma is ripe, thus eliminating much of the danger of self-fertiliza- tion. When the pistil is receptive, which condition is indicated by the development of the stigmatic hairs, the pollen may be applied by the aid of a camel's hair orush or dusted on from the male flower. I have obtained best results in using for this pur- pose a strip of ordinary blotting paper three or more inches long and about one-half inch in width, one end being cut with scissors to resemble a sharpened pencil, the point of which is slightly fluffed to enable it to take up and hold the grains of pollen until lightly rubbed over the stigmatic surface of the pistil. By this method we have been successful in setting over ninety per cent, of all flowers worked and re- quiring very little pollen, none being wasted as in other ways. This method is original with us so far as I am aware. From 10 a. m. until 2 p. m. on bright sunny days, and a fairly dry well ventilated house, are ideal con- ditions for pollenating. If the operation is successful the petals will wilt in from one to three days, soon after w^hich a part of the calyx should be torn down to allow the nectar to drain off. which if allowed to remain w^ould develop a fungous growth and destroy the ovary. The seed pod should remain on the plant about eight "weeks or until the seeds are brown, when they may be gathered with their stems and put away in a dry place for a short time to ripen. A good time to plant is from January If) to Feburary 15. Carnation breeding is yet in its infancy. The lead- ing varieties of to-day will be little grown ten years hence; what the type of that time will be no one can t.-'ll. The object of crossing is to combine the good quali- ties of both parents In the progeny. This combina- tion, however, is s"lriom obtained, but bv knowing the pedigree of each of the parents used the breeder should he able to produce the tvpe desired by growing a ' laree number of seedlings from which to select. \ After breedine: out of a varietv certain undesirable I traits, bv selection, and using this variety as a parent in mnkins: a cros'?. we often fin'1 the old hidden faults I verv much in evidonce in the offsnring. Wh^n the in- herent forces of two pTnnts unifp in a cropq. a struere-le for supremacy takes place, whereby the fixed or con- January 27 , 1906 The Flori^t^* Exchange 107 . ^j!- >: V. V ^ 5* *}■■• 2 _ ■ Vase'of Carnations Winsor. F. R. Pierson Co. stant character are set free, to gather again in the progeny in various combinations of form, color, etc. As no two plants of the same variety are exactly alike, it is very important that a careful selection be made and that a large number of plants be avail- able from which to select the parents for crossing. Some varieties have unknown or liidden qualities, for instance, the color character of a flower is often compound when it appears to be simple. In breeding we often look upon a plant as a unit, when it really comprises a large number of traits or characters. The longer we work in a random way the more puzzling becomes the question of inheritance and cross-breeding to one in search of definite results. We should seek a better knowledge of the laws of plant breeding as at present we are groping in the dark so far as a knowledge of past results is con- cerned. I would suggest that all information obtainable upon this subject be collected by this society to be published from year to year in its report from which conclu- sions could be drawn to be used as a foundation for future work, thus enabling us to slowly advance in the knowledge of the laws which underlie the breed- ing of this plant. Carnations in the Rocky Mountains {Paper by J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo.) Most of you who attend these conventions are con- versant with the methods and conditions prevailing among carnation growers in general, but Chicago has probably been your western horizon, beyond which there has been little to induce investigation. The success or failure of any industry must be the result of the conditions met with, together with the efforts made to counteract or profit by them, as the case may be; and climate, together with soil and water, are the chief natural conditions to be considered by the florist. Other factors that make for success or failure are the transportation facilities (the distance that can be covered before flowers suffer severely in tran- sit); the population within these transit limits; the ability and the disposition of this population to buy flowers, and the competition from within and with- out. It is true that an overwhelmingly large proportion of the carnation business of the country is carried on in those States within a thousand miles of the At- lantic coast, yet beyond Chicago lies a territory of equal extent, which must be crossed and left behind before one reaches the eastern limits of the Rocky Mountain region. It is quite the common thing to admit that a grower will be handicapped by differ- ences in soil and climate if he moves from England to Massachusetts, or from the Atlantic to Ohio or In- diana; yet the difference in conditions between any of these points is not so great as between either of these localities and the Rocky Mountain region. Ex- cept in a few limited areas the whole of this country east of Kansas and Nebraska is less than a thousund feet above sea level, and in the small elevated sec- tions the differences in soil, humidity or precipitation are not extreme; but when w^e come to the Rocky Mountains we find a territory over l.Sf^O miles long from north to south, and averaging r>no miles in width, with very few points less than 4.000 feet above the sea. The air is dry. the rainfall meager, and the sunlight brilliant. In short, the w^hole region Is arid, and ordinary farm crops cannot be prod u red without artificial irrigation. It is almost impossible to con- vey by words an adequate idea of the drying effect of the air of this region. One must actually have seen and experienced the thing to he able to appre- ciate it. "When I say that the annual rainfall of this region averages about ten or twelve inches, and that the rainfall here in Massachusetts, or in Indiana, is four times that, you will not get an adequate concep- tion of the difference. After a rain here your humid air prevents rapid evaporation, while with us nature at once proceeds to rob the soil of that which she has just bestow^ed, so that an incli of rain is not so effective as here. Dews and fogs are rare, almost unknown, except on mountain peaks, w^hlch are storm centers as they are everywhere. To me one of the most striking evidences of the drying effects of the nir is the fact that a man exercising in the hot sun of Slimmer will seldom feel his underclothing cling to his body, the evaporation being rapid enoueh to nearly Offset his perspiration. 'n,e temperature rec- 0 ds ol the weather bureau would make it appear that iJciivur and induuiapoUs have about the same mean Lumpcraturc both tor July and tor January, and that the highest and the lowest recorded temperature is nearly alike lor both places; but owing to the dry air Denver has a great advantage in what is known as ine •aent.iule temperature ' both in hut weather and in Winter. What 1 have said regarding the climate tippiits equally well to the whole ot the and region uL wnich Lue uocKy Mountain country is but a part. ilie natural growth ot vegetation throughout tnis Whole region is very scanty except upon tue higa mountaiu.-j, and even Lhere one will not nnd anytiiuig ^ppruacuiiis lue riotous growth to be encountered uu sucn muunLains as the coast ranges of Oregon and vvashmgiun. There are pines, to ue sure, ana spruce especially on the northern slopes, but the general ap- pearance justines the name given to tlie range. Tne piaina or aign plateaus are covered witn a very scanty grow th OL gi a.5S in ntiie bunches, widely separateu, and lor ten months in the year these are brown ana nave a dead appearance. Owing to the tact that there is little moisture, the dead grasses do not rot and add Lu the soil Irom which they grew, but they wither and desiccate and seem to vanisn into notiungness. i have gone into this matter at some iengtn because 1 believe mat soils are closely related to climate; in tact, largely the result of climate, and 1 have prepared you to unucrstand that in many ways our soils must differ from the soils of the East and of the L-ake re- gion. Frost and wind are steadily carrying on tne work that they have been doing for ages, but the work of all these is mainly mechanical and the result must be largely mineral. The vegetable elements, the hber and the humus, are sadly lacking. In a great many localities mineral salts are present in such quantity as to render the soil unfit for greenhouse use, and in some cases it is barren even in the field. We are apt to say that such soils contain alkali, with- out any thought or knowledge as to the exact nature of the harmful element. My observation has been that the rose is more resentful of the presence of these salts than the carnation. I am not personally sure of its truth, but it is commonly reported that for lack of suitable soil and water, roses cannot be suc- cessfully grown under glass in the vicinity of Salt Lake City. As the character of the soil is largely determined by the climate, so, too, is the character of the water largely determined by the soil of the region through which it runs. In nearly all the arid region except in the strictly mountainous portions, the water is alkaline. In some sections it is so bad that neither man nor beast can use it to drink, and vegetation suf- fers from contact with it; while in other cases only the test of the chemist shows the presence of any deleterious substance. "Where the soil is decomposed shale, it is generally heavy and known as adobe, a clay heavy enough from which to make sun-dried bricks. This soil, when dried by the sun after a rain, will open great cracks an inch or more in width and a great many feet in length. It is needless to say that it would not pro- duce good results in a carnation bench, but it does yield good crops for the farmer who understands how to cultivate and irrigate it. This heavy adobe is at one extreme, and we find all grades of soil differing in texture up to sand and gravel. In some parts of the mountains w^e have enormous deposits of red sandstone, and the soil adjacent will be a bright red sandy loam which yields excellent crops in the field, but lacks the necessary substance for use in the bench. Within a small area, soils of very different charac- ter can often be found, and not infrequently the to- pography will indicate different rock formations as the source from which they came, but almost without exception there will be the same lack of vegetable matter. This lack is one which can measurably be supplied so far as the chemistrv of the soil is con- cerned, but the texture of the soil cannot be as satis- factorily corrected. During the Winter the carnations Single Bloom Winsor, (Reduced) F, R. Pierson. Co. require a thorough watering once or twice a week and I think all growers in our section will agree with me in saying that we have been unable to find a soil that will endure this heavy watering throughout a season in the bench without becoming packed and soggy, unless it is a soil so sandy that it will not pro- duce a good crop. It is to be hoped that we may learn something to our advantage from the scientific soil investigations now being conducted by the Department of Agriculture and the various experiment stations. Certainly all of us have much to learn, and our progress is so slow as to he disheartening. When we come to consider the matter of propaga- tion. I am inclined to think that the florist in the arid region has several advantages over his Eastern brother, but the advantages are not all on one side. \\'hen the cuttings are taken, the parent plants have been growing in bright sunlight and the foliage is crisp and erect. The plants have not had to struggle through w^eeks of cloudy w^eather w^lth the snow^ on the roof perhaps for days at a time. I think I have never seen our houses darkened by snow more than two days in succession, and probably not more than half a dozen times in ten years. But when the cut- tings are taken from the plant, the dry air immediate- ly begins to attack them and they must be put into sand promptly or they are ruined. After they are in the sand they must be watered, generally once a day and often twice. A low house is the most satisfac- tory for propagating because artificial humidity can be created. Cloth curtains under the glass and in front of the bench help to prevent wilting. I do not tliink propagating could be successfully carried on in high, airy houses such as one sees in use in the vicin- ity of Chicago and elsewhere. Clean, sweet air must be provided, yet the least draught means death to the cuttings before they have roots to replace evapora- tion. Often in Winter the temperature of the air tn the house will run too high, and ventilation must be given. In mild Winters like the present one the bright sun on the glass raises the temperature too high, and when air is given, the dry wind outside rushes in and does its fatal work. Early in October last we had a light fall of snow, which quicklv disappeared, and not until January 7 did any more moisture fall. The benches have been shielded from draughts by curtains, and every precau- tion taken, yet the story is the same on every place, "our carnations are not rooting well." Had the Win- Carnation House ot F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. covering an acre of ground, containng:i20.ooo:plants Winsor In three beds in foreground. 108 The Florists' Bxohange fessica My Maryland New Varieties of H. Weber & Sons Co., Oakland. Md. Seedling No. 9-03 ter been a severe one. with cold weather and frequent light falls of snow, the results would have been very different. , . j -.i. Considerable trouble is at times experienced with stem rot and cutting bed fungous, but I think not to the same extent as in localities farther east. Some of vou will probably think me mentally un- balanced wiien I sav that while sunshine and dry air are fatal to fungi, thev do not tend to promote lux- uriant growth in anything unless it may be a cactus or some other plant whose natural habitat is the arid region. Tet stop and consider as to what countries produce what we are accustomed to speak of as a luxuriant growth of vegetation, and your mind will revert to a climate with frequent rainfalls and a hu- mid atmosphere. I hope I may be pardoned for again referring to roses in a meeting of carnationists, but thev seem to forcibly illustrate some of the points I wish to emnhasizp. I have never seen more than three or four rcallv had cases of black spot on Ameri- can Beautv in Polorado, and thev were probably due to carelessness, for it is a trouble that we have not learned to dread as vou do here. So much must he Placed to the credit of these drying influences, but they tend to rioen each shoot too quickly and induce too' quick setting of the bud. with wood close lomtt rt and wirv. I think I am safe in saying that every pro- gressive florist in the arid region arows his tea roses grafted on manetti. because this tends to make a more ranid growth, a longer and a heavier stem. During the period when the voung carnations are in pots thev make but a slow growth and this com- pels us to start early in propagating, as the young stock must have a longer time in which to make plants of suitable size for field planting. Our late frosts compel us to wait until about May 10 before planting in the field. Some plant out by May 1, tak- ing chances on a heavy frost in order to gam time. The tips of the leaves suffer, but no permanent dam- I age is done; in fact, it the frost is only a very light Single Bloom Carnation White Perfection. Growers, F. Dorner & Sons Co. positive benefit, checking the soft ins cii inches in diameter. NO. 24. '02, parentage, a deep pink seedling and Mrs Lawson. Height and habit very similar to the latter. Flower is considerably larger, better formed and of better and more even color. A clean, thrifty Carnation Victory, Growers, Guttman & Weber. grower. All shoot come from baae or plant, the stems being practically bare of any side growth. Size 3 to 3% inches, and of greater depth than the very best Lawson. NO. 135. Governor Lowndes X New Daybreak. A brilliant illuminating shade of fresh or Daybreak pink. Habit and height similar to those of Governor Lowndes, but stronger and better. Very free, early and continuous bloomer. Very large, well filled but not heavy flower; strong stems and a fine keeper. Requires no feeding during Winter, and must be grown cool. Size. 3 to 4 inches; the latter are not uncommon. NO. 70, '02, pure rich pink: quite distinct from anything ever before seen. Will vary in size of from 3 to 4 inches; according to treatment given. A strong, thrifty grower, blooming early and pro- ducing long stems right at the start. When grown cool the habit is ideal, but the plant inclines to soft- ness when grown too warm. This variety is prob- ably the greatest producer ever grown on our place. NO. 9, '03, in color, a very much improved Pros- perity. Parentage, Prosperity X No. 24, '02. Ground color is white, heavily overlaid with scarlet. Carnation Rob Roy ( not introduced) Growers, Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y. no The Florists' Bxchange l.ai-rmg a broad distinct zone of pure white on the edges of the petals. The latter are deeply seriated, and the bloom presents a most striking appearance. It has the .stiff stems of the pollen parent, and as long as Prosperity. Habit about midway between the two parents. It has an extraordmary constitu- tion, and even late cuttings make good blooming plants Its color is immensely popular, and we re- gard it as the most valuable variety we have yet raised In -size it is equal to Prosperity at its best, i. e.. 3 to 4 inches, the latter being a frequent occur- ence. Dorner's White Perfection. Originator's Description. WHITE PERFECTION, pure Avhite. This is the most perfect white carnation we have yet grown. It leads in all qualities to make it an ideal commer- cial variety. Color. We cannot say more than that the purity of white is unexcelled. Positively no shading or tracings of color. Size, the largest of all- ranges from three to three and one-half inches ami when fuUv developed four inch flowers are com- mon Productiveness. This is considered the most es.scntial point in a variety to make it invaluable to the grower. White Perfection is a leader in this respect. It has the much sought for habit and is entirely free of the cropping tendencies so detri- mental to many varieties. Its growth is free and upright with no surplus grass, pi-oducing flowering stems with a freedom that is characteristic with this variety. It has no resting period, new breaks always appearing and at once developing, making an even continuous crop of buds and blooms from very early if desired, to late in the season. The forma- tion of the buds and the expanding of the petals is rapid, maturing a bloom in some less than the aver- age time. Form. The flower is of a most pleasing makeup. The large strong caljTi; is overtopped with enough petals to make the bloom full and rounding. The arrangement of the petals is pleasing to a de- gree nearing perfection. Substance. Keeping quali- ties of the best. Stem. This is a very important part to add to the value of a flower and it is not lacking in this variety. Length is ample for all pur- poses. Stiffness is all that can be desired, at all times holding the flower in an unright graceful posi- tion. Fragrance. A strong pleasing clove. Calyx. Strong and perfect. Health. Not subject to the many destroying influences. We claim if the rooted cuttings are handled properly, that from the time the cutting is taken to full productiveness on the bench, it is far above the best. Lifting and trans- planting can be done with no loss. Propagation. Can be rooted in 2 4 to 3S days, thereby producing a rooted cutting that, when potted up, still has the vitality to establish itself quickly and make an ideal formed plant. Temperature. 54 to 56 degrees. We consider White Perfection to be the best all- around white carnation and that it will supplant many of the varieties now grown. It should have a place in every establishment and will prove a profitable investment. Its parentage is in line of improvement with the other white varieties we have offered in past years. One of the Carnation Houses of Van Bochove & Bro.,' Kalamazoo, Mich. Carnations In Pots. The accompanying illustration shows the variety Albatross grown as a pot plant, to succeed chrysan- themums, at the establishment of L. E. Marquisee. Syracuse, N. T. J. B. B. ^Bi I A Kalamazoo (Mich.) Establishment. The iilustrulion herewith shows one of the car- nation houses of the new range of glass erected by G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich. The houses are built on the firm's newly acquired addi- tion of 30 acres on the south side of the city and a.re each 300 feet long by 26 feet wide, 7 feet high at the gutters. It is conceded to be one of the most complete ranges of glass in Southwest Michigan. Raised benches are u.sed throughout, the material being cypress. The houses are built in a most sub- stantial way, no expense having been spared to at- tain this end. The plant is heated by a battery of boilers each 125 horse-power; and ample room is provided for storage of coal, etc. The place is planted to roses and carnations, which at the time of our visit were in perfect condition, large daily cuts being taken. Speal\ing of the varieties, the Richmond rose is highly thought of here, and large batches of cuttings of it are being rooted, it being expected to super- cede Meteor. Many of the older varieties of carna- tions will be discarded, it being the policy of the firm to test a selection of the newest introductions each year, thus keeping well abreast of the times. Altogether the concern have something over 100,000 feet of gla.ss of modern construction, and are likely to extend still further in order to meet the needs of their increasing business. S. B. Carnation Senator Crane. Grower, Robert C. Pye, Nyack, N. Y. Carnation Albatross, in pots, to Succeed Chrysanthemums. Grower, H. E Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y, Carnations of the Past. (Read by M. A- Patten, January 16^1906, before the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club.) Tour president has asked me to give a five minute talk on "Carnations of tlie Past." Mr. Ward in his excellent book. "The American Carnation", states that the carnation has been grovi'n more than two thousand years. My memory does not go back quite as far. The first carnations I remember were the Boule de Neige. white ; La Purite, dark pink ; Astoria, yellow variegated; Gibbonsii, crimson; and Ghent, red with dark stripes. I do not remember any scarlet. Boule de Neige was the favorite white for a number of years and gave a large number of short stemmed blooms; in fact, most of the carna- tions were then picked with a short stem and wired. "Jibbonsii was a strong grower, with long stems sup- porting a magnificent bloom under the treatment carnations then received. If it had been disbudded and petted like the favorites of to-day. it would have put to shame some of the recent introductions. Carnations were then tied to a stake and never disbudded. The way plants were handled was a caution. I remember one shipment that came in a grain bag; they were packed solid, and were quite ornamental when taken out. They lived, however, and did fairly well. One shipment from a neighbor- ing state of a variety supposed to be Edwardsii, white, turned out to be all single. Other old-time varieties were: President Degraw. white; Miss Jol- iffe. a beautiful salmon pink; and Grace Wilder — what memories that name brings back! My first visit, with a number of Boston gardeners, to see it growing before it was distributed was a revelation to us. Such a wealth of flowers, and the beautiful shade of pink captured us all. Some of our present pink varieties can be traced back to Grace Wilder. ( My first experience with stem rot was with Found- ling, a fiery red, born to shortly die of this di.sease. \ Among other carnations were Charles Sumner. Grenadine and Portia. A straggling sort T believe January 37, l^-OS The Florigt3^ Exchange in called La Belle was grown in pots, or boxes, on the hack wall of some greenhouses for short stemmed flowers; they hung down and were quite showy when in bloom. Other varieties I remember were Presi- dent Garfield, Lydia, Anna Webb, Ferdinand Man- gold and Snowdon. The last named variety had a bad habit of making rogues. I have seen hundreds of plants that practically never flowered. One Spring, we lifted plants of Snowdon and planted them in a cold frame during the month of April and they bloomed nicely all Summer. Dean Hole, a fine yellow, that did very well when grown indoors all "of the time, but rusted badly in the field. We used to pot a lot of old plants of these vari- eties in the Spring; they sold very well and gave satisfaction for Summer flowering. In looking over a diary of the year 1887 I find the names of Anna Webb, Snowdon, Pride of Pens- hurst, Andalusia, Heintz's White, Buttercup, a fine yellow, and Grace Wilder. Pride of Penshurst was evidently of the hardy character as it did not bloom until very late. The others proved to be profitable varieties. There is no doubt that the improved methods of cultivation have been a great factor in the improve- ment of the new vavieties. The memory of the old time carnations will still linger with us. however, as we welcome the new. Customs Decision on Rooted Rose Cuttings. In the protest of the American Express Cmnpany against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Buffalo. Before Board 3 General Appraisers, January 6, 1906. The goods consisted of rooted rose cuttings similar to those covered by G. A. 5645 (T. D. 25211). The importers objected to their classification under the provision for "rose plants, budded, grafted, or grown on their own roots," and claimed that the\' should have been classified under the final provision in the same paragraph relating to cuttings of plants commonly known as nunsery or greenhouse stock. Protest sustained. Opinion by Waite, General Appraiser: "♦ * * In the case cited, the Board held that cuttings of this char- acter were not rose plants within the meaning of the paragraph, but were dutiable at the rate claimed as 'cuttings of plants commonly known as nursery or greenhouse stock,' construing the language of the last part of paragraph 252 as though the ex- pression 'stocks, cuttings, and seedlings,' by which it Is introduced, qualified all the following matter. It is hardly necessary to restate here the reasons for that conclusion. Additional evidence has been in- troduced in this case,'- and the argument is now- made that the construction adopted by the Board in G. A. 5645 (T. D. 25211) is erroneous in that it would exclude some mature trees, shrubs, plants, and vines from the provision in question and thus narrow its operation beyond what Congress in- tended. This argument apparently rests upon the theory that the words 'stocks,' 'cuttings,' and 'seed- lings' are not sufficiently comperhensive to embrace every form in which the plants named in such pro- vision are imported. The Board is not satisfied that such is the case. The word 'seedlings' has been con- strued to include all trees or plants grown from seed, irrespective of their age. In re Rolker, G. A. 53U5 (T. D. 24305). The word 'stocks,' used in its broad- est sense, is not restricted to stems for grafting, as will appear from the following definition of the word 'stock' given by the Century Dictionary: "The stalk, stem, or trunk of a tree or other plant; the main body, or fixed and firm part. "A stem in which a graft is inserted, and which is its support; also, a stem, tree, or plant that fur- nishes slips or cuttings." "It is believed that no sufficient evidence and no adequate reason have been presented for changing the conclusion reached in G. A. 5645. We accord- ingly hold the goods in question to be dutiable at 25 per cent, ad valorem under said paragraph 252 as cuttings . . . of . . . plants, . . . commonly known as nursery or greenhouse stock.' If there is error in this it is quite probable that they are in eluded in the same provision as 'cuttings ... of . . . shrubs.' " jgg. jtigf^^ ^9^\ f w Mt m' fm y^^^- ^^ -N^ BB^HT N n^^H> 2 ■' /"Vi '-.^ ^0Si ■ •#? ^ff^' ^HF^T^H^^^kV /^^^ ^KlBfK!^iH V^.^^ Society of American Florists and Ornamental Hortitalturists. Department ot Plant Registration. The United States Nursery Co.. S. W. Crowell. Manager, Rich. Miss., submits for registration a new rose, Helen Good, a sport from Maman Cochet; identical with the variety in growth, foliage, size and shape of flower; differs only in color, which is a shell pink suffused with golden yellow. Very dis- tinct. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. To Show Burbark Creations. What has been accomplished by Luther Burbank through his researches in the vegetable kingdom is to be demonstrated by the exhibition of specimens of his making the coming Summer at Green Lake, Wis. The collection will be sufficiently extensive to include the greater part of the more remarkable creations, which will be transported from Santa Rora, Cal., and placed in the conservatories of Sherwood Forest at Green Lake. George Wilson, proprietor of Sherwood Forest, states th^t every effort is making to have the collection in place in time to be opened to the public June 1. Seedling Carnation No. 642. ^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ V iiMiiti ^^^^^^^^^^l^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l / ^. ■ VT-^. / JH %"~^ / ■'W ^ ■ -^v^-^Vr^ / ~^26»^- >— - >S. 0 ■ a • i-X^ Carnation Alma Ward. Seedling Carnation No. 2653. THE COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY'S NEW CARNATIONS IJ2 The Florists^ Bxchange Carnanations From a Wholesaler's Point of View. (Paper re&d by Alex. J. Guirman, New- York, be/ore the AtaerUuu Carnatfoa Society .V t the BustoD iheeting, Jan. 24-25, 1006. f You know it is said that some are born great, others achieve greatness, and still others have greatness thrust upon them. It seems to me that I am among the last mentioned; but I as- sure you that I fully appreciate the honor accorded me in being given the privilege of presenting a paper at this national gathering of such a represent- ative body of our craft. I shall en- de.ivor to give you the result of my observation and experience with the carnation from the wholesaler's view- point. The history of the carnation, the divine rlowcr, as we so fondly term it you are all fully acquainted with, from tlie time when it was an insignificant item on the florist's counter, until the present when it is almost the commer- cial equal of the rose. It is an entirely new feature, I be- lieve, to ask a wholesaler to speak be- fore a representative body of growers such as is assembled here. I am glad of this opportunity, however, as the growers" interests and the wholesalers' interests are so closely linked that it is imperative that we come together occasionally and exchange views on trade interests, if we would have the best results from our labors. Of course, I cannot talk to you in- telligently about carnations from the grower's point of view; that is out of the question, but I may perhaps be able to interest you a few moments in dealing with the subject from the wholesaler's point of view. The carnation has become of great importance to the flower trade; and there is no doubt in my mind that this condition has been brought about main- ly through the work of the American Carnation Society. The fact that al- though there is keen competition among carnation growers; the fact that they so well understand the principles of business and pull together on all matters that may be, or are, of benefit to the greatest number; this has made the society what it is. The impetus gi\''en to the raising of new varieties can be justly claimed as the fruit of this society's work, and it is through the many new and improved varieties, well grown, and liberally exhibited throughout the country by the mem- bers, thereby being placed before the public, -that has given the divine flower the prominent place it holds to-day among the people of the United States. Canada, and Europe. As I am only to speak of the carna- tion from the wholesaler's point of vievif. I can leave the question of its popularity with the public on one side; as that is a subject that could be better handled by a retail dealer, and which has been very ably dealt with by Mr. Galvin. Carnations to-day are a staple feat- ure in the market, the supply being continuous all the year round. I might also add. that they are a somewhat dif- ficult crop to handle as their keeping oualities are so variable. Some varie- ties have excellent lasting powers, and others, as you are all aware, are not very good keepers; the wholesaler has to familiarize himself w^ith the peculiarities of each variety, both in regard to its good and bad qualities. Peril a Ds T should explain more fully: Snnnose I hnd an order for TiOO ea-^b of pink and white carnations to be ship- ped to a point that required an over- night journey on the cars. Well. T do T'ot want to mention any particular \'arieti"^s. but you know as well as T do that there are several of our com- merrial sorts, w^hich. althoue-h they are excellent for home trade, will not bear re-shipping to any great distance. Another fact that T should likn to draw your attention to. is that w^ith the gradual improvement taking place in carnations It is becoming harder nil the time for the w^holesaler to handle the pmallc* varieties to advantage. Therefore T -would recommend. that trrawp-rs upc their very best Indgment in selectinp- for their stock only the Sp months, and is not expected to reco\ er. HARRISBTTRG, PA. — The florist bus- iness of the late Mrs. Anna B. Machlin, at 410 Market street, reopened Wodnes- dav, Januarv 17, under the manage- ment of C. Uttley. of New York City, who has been conducting it suoces'?- fullv during Mrs. Machlin's long ill- ness. It will be managed for the estate. Los Angeles, Cal. News Items. A visit to Pasadena since the cold wave, which began December 23, has passed away has been a revelation to me of the strange freaks played by our Pacific Coast climate. Not in ten years has Jack Frost played such havoc with vegetation. The thermom- eter showed a temperature of 23 de- grees, in Pasadena, while at the Hotel Raymond 24 degrees were recorded at -the foot of the hill, where the green- hotises are located. The Park Nursery Company suffered severely in loss of plants in their lath houses: a batch of Fourcroya. gigantea variegata in four inch pots may be an entire loss. Here, too, was a strange thing in their field of young palms. A block of five hun- dred Washingtonia robusta, the more beautiful of the two varieties and gen- erally supposed to be perfectly hardy, may be damaged beyond recovery; while none of the several varieties of Phoenix, growing close by, was the least bit injured. The tips of orange trees show signs of being frosted, while the fruit, protected by the dense, well- ripened foliage . was not damaged. This firm, one of the most extensive growers of greenhouse and ornamental stock on this coast, have recently ac- quired eight acres of level, fertile soil, east of town three miles, where they have put up a range of houses; two, twenty, and one, ten feet wide, one hundred feet long, heated by hot water. A hitchings corrugated boiler No. 15, with twelve hundred feet of 2-inch pipe, does the work in a satisfactory way. Crude oil from our local fields is the fuel used, and is all that can be de- sired for economy and easy operation. The firm's plans are to double their present amount of glass the coming season. Their slat house covers one acre. Here as everywhere else in Call- f'.rnia there is t^o much risk taken bv growers with tender stock, in glass houses without artificial heat, and in sl3t houses. With the rapid growth in population of recent years and the consequent development of the country, provisions are being made by nurserymen and florists to be ready for just unexpected climatic conditions as we have recently experienced. At the Hotel Raymond saw for the fii'st time a fine specimen of Clianthus Dampieri growing in the open, covered with dazzling scarlet flowers, which were four and a half inches in Ingth. It was not injured in the least either in foliage or flower by the low temp- erature. The impression that prevails in the East that there are frostless sections in this State is erroneous, and the great range of temperature between midday and midnight makes artificial heat a necessity where good green- house stock is to be grown. Coleus. and calceolaries must be grown under glass to be good. P. r>. BARNHART. Syracuse, N. Y. News Notes. The unusually mild weather this Winter in this locality has tended to soften the stock, but L. E. Marquisee and P. R. Quinlan & Company are now busily engaged in putting in large batches of carnation cuttings. The latter firm is using larger quantities nf manetti socks for grating roses, as the proprietor says that grafted stock undoubedly produces he best fiowers in the soil procurable herea- bout, which is much subject to eel worm. Mr. Quinlan thinks that as yet there is no scarlet carnation the equal of Flamingo, and he remarked, that had the record of all of his varieties of car- nations (of which he is growing all the leaders) equaled that of Flamingo this year, he would have no reason to com- plain. He will also grow a considerable number of Albatross the coming year, as he is very favorably impressed with this variety for a good white. He has a dark pink sport of Enchantress that is verv fine, the stock of which will be increased as much as possible. The firm's new store on Salina street has been a success from the start, but they will not vacate the old store until April 1. Bard & Davis report business as very satisfactory: their holiday trade showed' a large increase over last year's. Thos. Quigley has closed his green- houses, but has rented them to Bartholome. the florist. who will take possession March 1. J. B. B. January 27, 1900 The Plorists' Exchang-e 113 '>99-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^9^!>-^-^-^-^'-^.^r^9r^r^i^i^-^^'^'^':^i^^'^'^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^.^:^^^^ % ARISTOCRAT is i /IS i is is I is I is is ^\^ is is ^.\s is /»\ " ARISTOCRAT " shows promise of becoming the most satisfactory carnation, from every point of view, ever sent out. We will desseminate it January, 1907. Price of Rooted Cuttings: 100, $12.00; 1000, $100.00; 5000, $450.00 ; 10,000, $800.00 READ WHAT EXPERTS SAY ABOUT IT: DENVEB, Colo., Dec. 21 lii05. CHIOAQO CARNATION CO., Jollet. 111. Gentlemkn :— Replying to your favor of the lOth, inat. you may book 'lur order for 2500 "Aristocrat" at price mentiuiieil. We i.ertainly hope that there will be no occa- filnn to take advantage of the privilege of cancellation. If It shows up as woU in another year as It has shown where 1 havn seen It exhibited, there ought to be no iiues- tinn as to Its value. Yours truly, (Signed) J. A. Valentine. Fkamingham, Mass., Deo. 26 10Ij5. Mr. JAMES HAETSHORNE, Mgr., Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. My DEAR FRIEND Hartshorne :— Youfs received and contents noted and I offor you my hearty congratulations in bnlng able to secure such a grand carnation as "Aristo- crat." I would say. it is the finest thing I ever grew. Since planting it In the house It has done splendid and Is to-day the admiration of everyone who sees It. It Is full of bud and llowers, large, fine form and well built and it does not eplit. With regards to all and wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year, I am. Very truly yours, (Signed) William NirnoLSON. Lancaster, pa.,' Dec. 30. 1905. CHICAGO Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Dear Sirs:— in response to your circular letter of the •iSth. I want to first congratulate you on your securing the carnation "Aristnrrat" and place an order for 250O con- ditional on their being d-llvered not later than February 16th, l'.»07. Kospeclfully j'ours, (Signed) Ai bert M. Herr. RIGH3I0ND. Ind, Jan. 5. I'JUC. Mr. James Hartshorne. Mgr. Chicago Carnation Co , .Toilet. 111. Dear sir: — Think you have a winner In your recent purchase and wish you mery kind of good luck with " Aris- tocrat." Anyone having the courage you display should eucceed and deserve to. Youra truly, (Signed) E. G. Hill. North Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 13, 19C6. Chicago carnation go . Jollet, 111. Dear Sirs :— Just came home from Cincinnati and was very much Impressed with "Aristocrat."' You can book my order for 1000 under the following condition: they must be good healthy heel cuttings well rooted and I want them In February, not earlier, not later. Please let me know If you will take the order under the above condition. Very truly yours, (Signed) Nil'. Zweifel, p. 8. Vou can make the order 1500, which will fill two benches for me. Of Interests To Retail Florists. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 6, 1906. CH1CA30 Carnation Co., Jollet. III. Dear Sirs :— The carnations you sent us tor Christmas were the linest we have received In a business of over twonty-flve years. No trouble to sell stock like that. Thanking you for the prompt shipment and fine stock. we art), Very truly yours, (Signed. F. WALKER ^ Co., Louisville, Ky., Dec. 27, liios. OnicAcio Carnation Co., Jollet. 111. Dear sir;— It was with a great deal of pleasure that I noted the unpacking of carnations on my Christmas c>rder. In this shipment there was not one broken bloom, an-l Die nuality was by tar better than any blooms to be seen in this market, and we experienced no trouble in selling Enchantress and Fiancee at $'J.60 per dozen. With many thanks for the careful manner In which you handled this, as well as previous shipments. I beg to reman. Very truly yours, (Signed) Jacob Schulz, DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 26, 1906. CHICAGO Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Dear Sirs: The bos ol" flowers you shipped on th'- 2l8t. arrived Sunday afcernoon.'a day later than we ex- pected them. Will slate however that they arrived In per- fect cnndtitlon. The packing was perfect and the' flowers were the finest we handled In a long lime, and we must thank you very much for sending us such nice stock put up in such nice shape. You no doubt have comnlalnts once in a while and will probably appreciate knowing that the flowers arrived In such ^ood 8hai>e from such a lor;: dl8tan<-e, being on the road as long as they were. At what price could you take a standing order for carnations and how long does It usually take tliera to come from Jollet to Dallas? Again thanklnff you for your good attention to our order and wishing you the compliments of the season, we are. Very truly yours, (Signed) TEXAS Seed .S; Floral Co. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 27, 190P CHirAGO carnation Co.. Joliet. 111. Dear Sibs: Enclosed And check, everythirg O. K. Christmas flowers grand. Many thanks, Just rushed to death. Yours truly, SamMurbay. List Rooted Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 White Lawson, $4.00 Lady Bountiful, 4.00 New White Perfection, 12.00 Enchantress, 3.00 rirs. Thos. W. Lawson 2.00 Fair Maid, 2.00 New Light Pink Lawson, ready February I5th, 12.00 Per 1000 Per 100 $30.00 John E. Haines, new red $12.00 3.00 The Cardinal, best scarlet, 6.00 100.00 Crusader, standard red 2.00 25.00 Harlowarden, crimson 2.l0 15.00 Prosperity, fancy 2.00 15.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow, best 4.00 rirs. n. A. Patten, striped 2.50 100.00 Qlendale, improved variegated 12.00 Per lOO" $100.00 50.00 '5.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 20.00 100.00 Send for complete price list of Carnations, Chrysanthemums and Roses. Also for prices on large lots. Chicago Carnation Co. W S» St> M> St/ \f> \f/ \»/ vv vf/ v»/ \l/ \l/ Nf/ St/ \l/ M/ Vf/ \t/ SI/ Vl/ vf/ vf/ i \f/ f f©' Mention The Florists' Escbange when writing. J'fA lU The Florists' Exchange CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTIINOS t White Perfection 1^ 4i> 4t Price $12 oo per 100 $100. per looo Pure white. The most satisfactory white carnation ever offered to the trade. A true iiorist's variety that is of the largest size and best form. It leads in production o± bloom, and the habit is perfect. It is the first in bloom and at all times throughout the entire season gives an even cut of flowers that cannot be ecmaled by any other variety. It opens quicl^ly and does not burst the calyx. It is perfectly healthy in every respect. The orders booked to date exceed the sales of any white variety we have yet sent out. Place your order early. WE have a large stock, and cuttings are of the best grade. WE can supply Robert Craig. Victory. John E. Haines. My Maryland, Candace and Glendale at introducer's prices. $12.00 per 100, $100. per 1000. WE have Lady Bountiful and Tiie Belle in quantity. Write for our prices for strong, well- rooted cuttings. ^^^ ^^.^^ ^.^^ ^.jj ^^ ^^.j^^ ^^ request. t F. Dorner & Sons Co., u Fayette, ind. I WELL=ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Roses CARNATIONS Pink Fiancee Laweon Nelson Fisher Mrs Nelson Guardian Angel MKtat Pink Enchantress Morning Glory 100 te.oo 1.50 3 00 1.25 1.25 2.B0 1.50 1000 J50.00 12.50 2B.00 10.00 10,00 20.00 12.50 Mrs. Patten Estelle . Cardinal. Boston Market. Lady Bountiful Flora HIU Varlesated Red 'Wliite 100 $3.00 2.00 5.00 1000 t25.C0 17.50 40.00 1.50 12.50 .3.00 25.00 1.25 10.00 ROSES . 100 1000 Fine. stroniE. 'well root ed CattlUKS Liberty '^-Qx Sunrise g.OO Uncle John 2.00 Kalserin 2.00 Perle 2.00 J25.00 26.00 17.50 17 50 17.50 Wm. Askew. Chatenay . Bridesmaid . Bride Ivory 100 2.110 1.50 1 60 1.50 1.50 1000 17.50 12.50 12.50 12 50 12.50 PETER REINBERQ 51 WABASH AVENUE H^ntloD Th<» FlorUtB' Exchance when writing. CHICAGO CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS OLENDALE $12.00 V I CTO KY 12.00 BOBT. CRAIG...: 1200 CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELLE WHITE LAWSON LADT BOCNTIFCL ENCHANTRESS Per too Per 1000 | Per 100 Per 1000 $3.00 $25.00 $100.00 NELSON FISHER lOO.tO ' MRS. PATTEN 2.60 20,00 10000! KSTELLE 2.60 20.00 60.00 I HARRY FENN 2.00 15.00 6000 FLAMINGO 2.00 16.00 35.00.1 CRANE 2-00 16.00 30.00 ! LAIYSON.. 2.00 16.00 26.00 I BOSTON MARKET 2-00 16.00 26.00 I WHITE CLOUD 1-00 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants trom 2V4 Inch poU, $15.00 per 100. March delivery. KOSES. Brides. Bridesmaids, Chatenay, Gates, Perle. Sunrise and La Detroit 2>4 Inch pots $3,60 per 100. Cash or 0. O. D, NOW READY ROOTED CHBNBTION GUTTIPS 100 1000 Fair Maid $2-60 $20.00 Enchantress 2 60 20.00 Pink Lanson 2.00 15,00 Qaeen 2.00 15.00 Variegated Lawsan 6.00 JO.Oo White Lawson 3.00 25 00 Fiancee 6.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Maid, Enchantress. $12.00; Pink Law- son, Queen, $10.00; Variegated Lawson $26.00; White Lawson, $15.00 per 1000. COLEUS 2 in., very line, 3-6 branches. Q o i d e n Bedderand Verschaffeltll |2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, larchmont Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlne- CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growlog. Send tor list ready January 1. WM.SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. J.OO 6.00 4.00 3.60 3.00 3.00 •W. J. & 3W. S. VE8EV, FORT 'WAYNE, Uentlon The Florlats' Exctaanee when writing. INDIANA. For Thirty Days Only Per 100 Asparacas, Spretigerl.a In pots «1.25 Boston and Plerson Ferns from 6 In. pots, 25c. each. Oxalls Florlbnnd a rosea 2 In pots l.To Pansy plants, small, per 1000 $2.00.. .60 Oash Only. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, OHIO Uentlon The riorlatB' Exchange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Lieut. Peary, Cardinal $«.00 Lady Bountiful J-OO White Lawson, Nelson Fisher 3.50 Baheim, Ethel Ward I 3 qo Enchantress, Prosperity I Mrs. T. W. Lawson, The Queen... 2.60 Boston Market, Maceo, I 2 00 Melba, Pink Armazlnda t FIELD- GROWN $60.00 36.00 30.00 25.00 18.00 15.00 ROSES OWN ROOTS H;hrid Perpetual, Hybrid Teas, Hardy Climbers, Everbloomlng Teas, Etc. Good assortment of varieties, from $8.00 to »12.00 per 100. luO lUUU nueen Louise *:i.00 «»6.00 Ctirysantheinu ins, 50 fiuo varieties. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list^ Cannas, strong dormant roots In 30 fine varieties, »2.00 and $3.00 per 100; $18.00 and $25.00 per 1000. VERBENAS 100 1000 Best Mammoths, rooted cuttings. . . $1.00 $8.00 MISCELLANEOUS Aseratnm, Cope's Pet, White Cap, 100 1000 P Pauline, 8. Ourney L. Bennet $1.00 $8.00 Achyrantlies. four sorts l.tO 8.00 Ampelopsls Veitchii, pot grown... . SCO .... Colens, best bedding and fancy sorts. 1.00 8.10 Cunliea 1.25 .... Fuchsia, donbie and single 2.00 15.00 Feverfew, double white l-jO I^.0« fieranlums, donbie and single 2.00 16.00 Heliotrope, light and dark 1.26 10.00 Moin vine, true white '.!'.!! 2.00 16.66 .Salvia, SolendensandBedman 1.26 10.00 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.60 12.UU ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI, 3 in., pots, $8,00 per 100 ;3W In,. $8.00 per 100 BEGONIAS, flowering varieties, S In,, pots, $8.00 SMIL AX, from 2M in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; »18.0e per 1000 ; 3 In., $3.00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchangs when wrltlpg, CARNATION r^^^v ClTTINfiS 100 1000 Pink Lawson ?1..'>0 «il2.00 Red Lawson 3.00 25.00 White Lawson 2.00 1.^>.00 Boston Marlr ion nor per 100 •Victory (scarlet) f 12. oo cardinal (scarlet) 6.oo FlatnlnjfO (scarlet) 2.00 Manley (scarlet) 2.00 Fiancee (light pink).... 6.00 Lawson, 2,00 per 100 per 1010 Enchantress, »2.oo Mrs. M. A. Fatten, S30.00 var 2.50 13,00 Fair Maid (light pink) 2.00 15.00 Queen, (whltei 2.00 50.00 QoeenLoalse (white) 2.00 15.00 I Boston Marfcet(whlte) 2.00 per 1000 $15.00 20.00 15.00 IS. 00 15.00 15.00 250 of any one v irlety at one thousand rate. Satlstaotlon' absolutely guaranteed. Write tor discount on large orders. sacisra'jtion ausoiuioiy gutmtui.'jtivA. ,...«... — - = • «r J. D. COCKCROFT, Northport, Long Island, N.Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. January 27, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 115 i VICTORY I A Brilliant Scarlet Carnation '''SI^'rT cSlture'""" | i^ Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word. Wholesaled for $25.00 per 100 at Christmas. We need SV jk no longer advertise VICTORY aggressively. Over 200,000 already are sold. All orders booked yl^ ^ now for March delivery. Be quick if you want the freest blooming and best commercial scarlet. W I ALEX. J. QUTTMAN | I 43 West 28th Street .'. .-. NEW YORK | nSL Mention the riorlitH* BxebBDKe when writing. Mjf MV MARVUAIND ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE TRADE We. The H. Weber k Sons Co. of Oafeland. Md. respectfully announce that the E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond, Ind.. have withdrawn from the contract made wltli u% last spring, whereby they would have jolntlywith ua, disaemtnated our a*>w whitu carnation, My Maryland. The variety has been on trial at Richmond. (3,000 plants), Brooklyn, (300 plants). Philadelphia, (1,000 plants) and Toronto; (1000 plants.) RfiportB f rom the first two named places charact°trize the variety as beiuR practically worthless, while from Toronto and Philadelphia favorable reports indicate that the variety Is bearing out our claims fnrit. Our own stock at Oakland Is in eleeant shape. An estrfuiely wet summer necessilated the holding of Block in a semi-dormant condition after being housed Auc ISth. to Sept. Ist, thus making stock too late for the fall shows. Since Dec. 1st. we have been cutting grand blooms, and to prove our claims for the variety, we invite all interested to come to Oakland and look It over. While it is a source of regret to na that the variety has not prnvt^n sa Jafactory in all places tried, we are satisfied that It will prove our claims for It in at least some places besides our own. We tlnreforc announf <■ that we will disseiuinate My Maryland as per our advertisements, but before shipping any stock we give to i-ach and every one, the right to cancel all or any portion of their ordera V V7GSCT#~« A We believe will succeed everywhere ; it is even better than last year. As a red and J Kf^^A^-"'*- whlto It ha'^ no competitor. Stock ready now. Prices tor botli vHrleties, 2,50 per floz., $13.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., OAKL,AND, Wcntlon Th* FInHfftd* Excbflnire when wrtttnir. MD. Pink Carnation Ruth Morgan Pioduces more than twice as many blooms as Lawson : a little lighter in color. Not quite as large. Rooted Cuttings, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. J. W. Adams & Co. Springfield. Mass. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange -when writing. The Beautiful Pink Caraauon CANDACE Dissemination 1906^ $2.00 per doz. , $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis. Ind. Uentlnn Tbp FTorint*' Rxrhnnee when writing STRONG. HEALTHY, ROOTED. CARNATIONS Cuttings from Clean Stock Ready Now. Per 100 Uiieen Loulee, white $2.00 liawBOD. pink 2.00 EnchantreHg, light pink .. 2.50 Prosperity, variegated 2 .5i( Mrs. Patten, varlegited 3. CO 'White LawHon 3 00 10000 tI6.00 16.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 26.00 Unrooted Cuttings halt price, on targe orders. Discount S. H. POWELL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. 351 Front Street. Ilentloi tbe Florlsti* ■zehinxe when wrltlnK. PINK PATTEN BriKliter tlian Lawson First Class Certificate at Boston and Tarrytown. MIKADO strictly Fancy First Class Certificate American Carnation Society at Chicago. PRICES Per loo. Sio.oo; per looo, SSo.oo 2S0 at 1000 ratu. 8eiid for Dfscriptive Circular PATTEN & CO. Tewksbury, Alass. Mention The Florists' ExchaDge when writing. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal te.OO $50.00 Crisis 6.10 46.00 I,ady Boontifal 3.60 30.00 Enchantress ..3.00 26.00 Estelle ■■ 3.00 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The Florists' £:xohang:e when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Prospector, scarlet sport from Maceo, the most productive scarlet grown, never splits ; at Its best at Christmas. You can't afTord to be without it; $4.00 per hundred. Ruth norgan, new pink, lighter than Lawson, $4.00 per hundred. Lawson, Maceo, H Fenn, Mrs. Patten $2.00, Enchantress, $3 00. H. W. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Mention The Florlati' Exchange when writing. icmni's GamaiiDD laims We need hardly remind onr florist friends of the great nsefuIneHs of this small band. The ijreat number sold liy us is surprising, showiog tliey are practical and economical in every sense of the word. We ofl"er two sizes below : Brand It. for the general va-ieties of Carnations; <;rand Q. C. for tli3 larger flowering fancy sorts Please statf which yon de.sire ni orderinj;: Biirwteii calyi bloom- tan be saved and used to great advantage by adjuHting these bands on tht^m. G Rraud : lO.dOO, $1 OU ; 7 000 7fic. ■ 4 600 6Uc. ; 2.000. 25c. ; 1. 000 15c. The above postpaid to any add'ess In the United States upon receipt of price. Q. (. Brand Oance. 25c.: 1-1 lb. 85c.; 1-2 lb.. SI. 60; I lb.. $3.00. Add at the rate of 16c per lb. forpostat^'e for Q. O. Brand Bands. Note.— Our new Florists' List is now readv. Con- tains a full complete line of Flower Seeds, Bulbs, Supplies, and everythici: for the upto date Florist. Mailed free upon requcet leorgF.iniiiiiiiiiGo. 1018 Market St., Ifentioo The Florlati' Flower Seed Specialists Philadelphia Pa. Blxchangf whcD wrltlnir. 8TB0NG, HEALTHY, ROOTED CARNATIONS, Cuttings from clean stock. We have 50,000 plants for atock. Orders becked for delivery February 1, 1906. „ ^T . v,<. Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor, « hlte Queen Louise, white ' Uarlowarden, crimson «« -« - ■ Lawson, pink $2.00 $15.00 Joost, pink ..!!!!.'.! Prosperity, variegated ',* ) Enchantress, light pink 1 2.50 20.00 Dahelm, crimson ( 2,50 Patten, variegated 1 „'^ «, ^„ White Lawson. white. f 3. DO 2500 Variegated Lawson '.',,'.'., I Red Lawson f 5,00 Discount on large orders. 5 percent, discount for cash with order. FILLOW & B^NKS, Westport, Conn. Uentton The Floristi' Exchange whM writing. ROOTED CARNATION- CDTTINfiS and POT PLANTS Ready Now irket, S .. Rooted cuttings. 2 In. pots. ' Per 100 1000 Per 100 lOOn. $2.00 $16.00 $2.60 $20.00 The Queen, Boston market (Jueen Lou Lawson Harlo^rarden . Vesper. Enchantress. Ethel Ward, Beatrice. Lady Boantlful, I Mrs. Patten, | White Lawson 3.60 30.00 FredBurki 6.00 Cardinal 6 00 2.00 18.00 2.60 22.00 2.60 20.00 3.00 26.00 3 00 26.00 8.60 30.00 «.00 36.00 Fi.Tncee. i.OO 60.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Ifpntinn The FlnrlBte' Exchange when wrltlog. CARNATIONS Variegated Lawson Rooted Cuttings noM ready, also Mrs. M- A. Patten, Pink Patten, Enchantress, Harry Fenn, Fair Maid, Boa on Market, Lady Bountiful T. W. Lawson. Send for Price List. H. A. STEVENS COnPANY. Kast Street, Dedbam, 91 ass. Mention The Floriata* Exohange when writing. ROBERT C. PYE, NYACH-ON-HUDSON. N. Y. Carnations, Richmond Roses. ruig'^rtS. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. 1)6 The Flori-st-s' ExcHange ABUNDANCE The fret^st blooming of any carnation. A car- nation tliat pays for every Inch of bench room It takes up. For those who want quantity rather than eitra size It Is Just the thing. It can be brouRht Into bloom as early us you please and continue all Winter ImprovlnE In size, quality of Ouwer and length and strength of stem. Read accompanying letter from a well-known Western Springs. 111.. Not. IB. 1905. Mr. Rudolph Fischer, Great Neck. L. I.. N. Y. Dear Sir:— We acknowledge receipt of the oar- nation plant you send us. also the 50 cut blooms of your white variety. We received them a week ago yesterday and must say they are per- fectly fresh at this writing, besides being goon sized and stlCT stem. We like the appearance of It very much, and would like you to send ns a description with the price that you are going to offer rooted cuttings at this season, also your best price to us per thousand. Very truly yours, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Per J. S. Wilson. Price, per rooted cuttings: SiItS per doz,; $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rates; BO at 100 rates. Unrooted Cuttings same price, with a extra with each hundred. R. FISCHER, Great Neck, L. I. Mention The Florista' Eiohanie vrhen wrttlnf. IDiiDIHTE DELIVERY orn I tUUCnil The only red Carnation you- RED LAWoUN want. R.C, $1.00 per loO; un rooted, $2.00 per nil). tiiiiiTr I lU/cnu The best white. R. C,, $4 00 WHITE LAWoUN perl00;unrooted,»2.00perlC0. VARIEGATED LAWSON S^^o.l^ll.ooTefVo'o; nnrooteO. $3.00 per 100. DIUV I AU/CnU ThebeBtpiD^. B. C..$3.00per rlHR LAWoUn lOO; unrooted. $1.50 per lOO. MRS. W.T. OMWAKE. Sport of Eochantress, Improved Enchantress, 3 to 4 shades deeper. R. C, $10.00 per luO; unrooted, Si.OO per 100. Portland, Oregon. Unrootid cuttinga received in ane shape and satisfied. 99 per cent, will root. —Max M. Smith. Marion. Ind. CuttiDtcs arrived in very eatls- factory shape. Gunnab Teilman. Elmhurst. N. J. Cuttings received in good order.— F. Bottjer. CASH PLEASE. HENRY EICHHOLZ WAYNESBORO, PA. Mention The FlorlBta' Eicbange when writing- HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Pink Carnation Booted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100 ; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framln|ham,Mass. Mention the Floriatl' Bichange when writing. RED SPORT. The most pryfitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT .... $B.GO $40.00 OUBEN LOUISE 1.25 10.00 "ah cuttings well rented, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville, Va. Mention The Florists' Exchanf* when writlnr, CARNATIONS. rooted and unrooted selected stock. Dahlias, Carinas, Gladioli, Caladiums, Cinnamon, Madeira Vines and Peonies. l,argestock of extra fine quality; send tor lis C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mention The FlorlBts' Eichange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire IGOE BHOS^zrC'^Cli'LfB'ooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. per 100 1000 Lady liountifiil, $3.00 $26.00 Lieat. Perry, 3 00 25.00 Fiancee, 3.00 26.00 BENRY HESSION, ClarRson Ave. & East 48th St., Flalbush, Brooklyn, N. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Best of Stock To be had fcr the money. 6 COO iMicliantresB, lOO. $3 00; I.OOO. $26 00. 3000BORton MUt.,100,$2CO; t,UOO, $16.00. .SOONelson I'lsher, $3.00. per 100. aOOFlamlngo, 100, $3 00. Vei-ie BROTHERS Valley view areenhousea, MarlborOUgh, N Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GREEN FLUID For coloring White Carnations for St. Patrick's Day. Sample FREE, with lull instructloES. Piloe $1.00 per Bottle. Write for Sample Guide. H. D. EDWARDS & CO., Newport, Ky. Upotlnn The riorlsts' Exchonse when wrltlnu. WASHINGTON Navel Orange Trees Seedless, < feet high and bushy, $6.00 per 10. A. MITTINC SANTA CRUZ.CALIFORNIA Mention The riorlats' Bxehaore when writing. 600 Scottii Feme, fine, for 4, 5, and 8 in., 2Bc 36c., and 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 6 and 6 in., 20c. and 2Bc. Piersoni Ferns, 2i^ in., good, $5.C0 per 100. Crimson Ranoblers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 6 ft. J15.00 and $18.00 per 100. t^al)! Uaui I) ler8,3^1n. pot plants. $2.50perdoz, I.. H. Campbell Violets, 2)^ in., $2.60 per 100. 1,000 Shrubs, Vines. Privet, Cannas, etc. Send for list. CaBhorC. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentlon The rlarliti' Bxchange wbao wrltlnc. A FEW 600D THINGS TOD WANT Oraceena IndlvlBa, 4 and 6 In., $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. A.§parafrnfl PlnnaosnB, Sin., $5.00 perlOO. A sparajrus Sprengeri, 2 in. , $2.50 per 100. Ueranluins, tf. A. Nntt, OaBtellane, John Doyle, Perkins Single and Double Gen. Orant, La Favorite rooted CuttlnfrB, $1.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,21n.,f2.00per 100; 3 in., $1.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2H In., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30c. each. Chinese Primrose, 3 in., $4.00 per 100; 4in.,$6.00. Primula Obconica,2 in.. $2.00 per 100; 31n., $4 00. Gladiolus, blooming bnlbe. good cut flower mixture, 75c. per 100. GrofiTs Hybrtda, fine mixture, $1.26 per 100; eitra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100. Oasb with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Uentlon The Florists* Bxchange when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsll, $10 per 100, Scottii, 2^ In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% In. , $3 per 100, Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The riorlsts' Eichange when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor fllUng fern dlehes, etc., 2^. Inch, $S.00 per 100. KEMTIA BELMOREAMA. S Inch fine stock. 2 feet high. 60 ots. each ; 4 Inch, 26 ctB. each. BOSTOPt and PIERSOBi FERNS, 2>4 Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Xrlanae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidinm Fuscatam, Oncidium Kram- eriannm and Burlingtonia Fragrans. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Uentlon The Florists* Bxchance when writing. VIOLET CULTURE Price, $1 50 Poatpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York Violets-Violets-Violets Princess of Wales Violet, t\^TlZft%tX flower ; longer stem ; better foliage and easier to cultivate than any other violet grown. It has stood the test ot 16 years, and it is still up to the marls. We are the introducers and the headquarters for this beautiful violet. C!ome and see It grow- ing and be convinced. Place your orders now for rooted cuttings ; delivery commences February 1st, 1906. Cash with order please. Strong rooted cuttings, Unrooted cuttings, (now,) $1.50 per 100, $12 00 per 1000 .50 per 100, $ 4.00 per 1000 Dw^fl f*f Pl*i \7f*'i' * Something new and excellent for edging walks, U W ail rllVCL. (hives or flower beds. Just the thing you want for mailing a quick showing. Tills Privet has a decided advantage over dwaif box In the fact that it it a faster grower and more busliier. At the end ot the first year you will have a well edged walk or drive This dwarf privet has small leaves and is very thrifty, color, dark green, and, in a way resembles dwarf Box. We offer extra fine plants trimmed twice during the past summer, 6 to 8 inches high and 4 years old at $5 oo per loo, $45.00 per 1000, l year old at $2.00 per 100, $18. per 1000. Just what you want. Give it a trial. 15 i « ■V' 1 1 O ^""''■ucticosa ( Dwarf Box ) tor edging. DUALI9 $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Plants 3 to 5 inches, 5 to 6 inches, $3'00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000. Place your orders now for Spring delivery. Special prices on orders for 10,000 or more. Write for our special prices on Dwarf and Tra,ined fruit trees. The Sea Cliff Nurseries, ED. BOULON & SON, PROP. SEA CLIFF, L. I. N. Y. FLORiSrS, HORTiCULTURiSTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCMTEGTS. Mculloa The Florists* Exchange when writing. Araucaria Excelsa Strictly first class, perfect trim, 6 to 7 in. pots. 25, 30, 35 and 40 ins. high, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 4 years old, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana. 6-In. pots, single 4-yr8. old, 60 to 66 In. high, usual price, $3.50; now $1.75. 6-ln. pots, i-yrs. old, 45 to 50 Ins. high, usual price, $3.00; now $1.50. 6-ln. pots, 4-yr8. old. 36 to 40 ins. high usual price, $2.00; now $1.00. Boston Ferns. 7-ln. pots, $1.00. 6-ln. pots, 50c. 5, 6's-ln. pots, 30c., 35c.. 40c. Fierson Ferns. 6-in., 50c.. 5 to6>^ ln.,S6c. to 40 C. Ficns Elastica, {or Rubber plant) 6>i to 6 in. pots. '.13. 25, 30. 36 Ins. high. 40, 50. 76c. Dracaena Bruantl, 25 In. high, 5?c. $5.00 per doz. Latanla Borbonica, 6-lD., 30c. each. Azalea Indica, for Easter forcing or earlier If deslrefl. Deutsche Perle. double white. Simon Mardner, Vervaeneana, Mad. Van der Cruysen, Niobe. and many other varieties, 60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Asparagus Flumosus, large, 4 in., 10c. each. Cineraria hybrids. Best strain, 4 in. 10c. each. Crimson Rambler Roses, 7 in. to 8 In., pots, very large. 6, 7, 8 feet canes, trained around three sticks for Easter flowering or for outdoor plant- ing, 75c to $1.00 each. Begonia Improved Erfordi, winter bloom- ing, pint flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 In., 26c.; 5 in., 20c. All goods must travel at purchaser's ri6]s.. piease mention If pots are wanted. Oaeh with order, please. OODFRBV ASCHMAINN IOI2 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Orower and lm|>orter of Pot Plants Mention The Florists* BxchanRe when writing. SCOTTII FERNS From 8-ln. pots, 36 Ins. wide, about the same height, with average about 100 fronds, bigger than the biggest washtub, usual price, $4.00; now $2.00. 7-ln. pots, as big as a bushel basket, 75 to 80 fronds, about 25 to 30 ins. high, usual price, |2.50; now $1.25. 6-in. pots, 25 ins. high, about 60 fronds, and upward, usual price, $2.00 ; now $1.00. Frimiilag Chinese and P. obconlca, in bud and bloom 5V4 in. pots, $2.00 per doz. SWEET PEAS (Earliest of All), 2 In., $2.00 a lOO Per 100 AsparaKUsSprengerl, 2 In. per 1000 $9.00; $1.26 Ciipliea. I Cigar Plant) - .50 Selaixinella dentioulala. 2 in 2.0O 8woetPfas.(EarlieBt otalll. 2ln 2.00 Petunias. 1)1)1. frioKed mixed. 2in. 2.C0 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The riorlsts' Bzchanire when writing. PRIMULA OBCOMICA GRAPIDIFI.ORA Prize strain, perfect specimens, loaded with buds, grand plants for Easter that will have 15 to 25 flower stalks in bloom. 5 inch $8.00 per 100, cash, worth double or your money back. Extra strong Table Ferns, best varltles, 2 Inch, $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000 ; strong 3 Inch, $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. Cash. WM. S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N, J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 anuary 27, 1006 The Plorists' t^xchange 117 GLMSSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS ^STOCKFOR^ALE^ ROSES— See adv. of Leedle Co., Springfield. Ohio. IF you soil Seeds or grow Plants, write to Francis Brill, seed grower. Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. FOR SALE : — Olea Fragrance — Magnolia furcata. We are headquarters for the above plants In pots IS to 3U inchps. bushy. Specimen plants of Mahonia aquilfoiia Phoenix Canariensis, 3 and 4 inch with three feet high.charactpr leaves. Wash- ingtonia fillfera palms boxed three feet high. PIttosporums T. oblra crowns. 3 feet diameter. Several thousand Armstrong and Everlasting Tuberoses. cheap. ask for prices. M. Cook and Son, Florists, St. Charles Avenue and Lower Line St. New Orleans. La. STOCK FOR SALE: — Table ferns, strong plants, good varieties $3. per hundred. Cash. J. H. Fiesser, West Hoboken. N- J. FOR SALE— 25.000 small Horse Radish roots. 25c a 100. cr. $3.00 per 1,000. Cash please. Address. S. J. McMlchael. 142 Larklns St., Findlay. Ohio. STOCK FOR SALE — Gladiolus Brenchleyensis $12. per 1000. Apios Tuberose first class bulbs $5. per 1000. Checks payable to the estate. Cash wth order please. Wm. Siebrecht, Floral Park. N. Y. __^ FOR SALE — Three Thousand Fiancee Carnation cuttings In two and quarter Inch pots. Fifty dollars per thousand. Address. John L. Wy- land. De Haven. Pa. THOSE wishing fine mixed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below: 1 1-2 Inch, to 2 iDches, $7.50 per 1000; 1 Inch to 1 1-2 Inches. $5.00 per 1000; 1-2 inch, to 1 inch. $3.00 per lOUO; A few under 1-2 inch, $5.00 per bushel. A. Brown, Coloma. Wis. WE make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write us when in need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln University, Chester Co.. Pa. STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock, $25. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100, $G5. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co.. Rochester. N. Y. WOULD you like vour Christmas stocking full of dollars? Plant a lot of "JEANNE NONIN" Want more $$$? Throw out all your other late Mums and plant all "Nonin" Best white Mum to date. Incomparable for THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS. B. C. $75 per dozen. $5. per 100. $40. per 1000. SANTA GLAUS. Fine pink CHRISTMAS MUM. Same price. City Greenhouses. Union City. Pa. EXTRA heavily rooted strong cuttings of Wliite Lawson $3.50 per 100. Fair Maid and Queen, $1.75 per 100; (Write for other varie- ties.) 500 2 1-2 inch Asparagus Sprengerii, $2.50 per 100. Otto H. Bourdy. Boulevard Greenhouses, Lowell. Maes. 440,000 large 4-year old Ban's Mammoth As- paragus roots, suitable fur forcing or for out- dort. W^ANTED— A strictly sober florist for retail store in large city. Must be up to date, a goud designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists' Exchange. TRAVELER wanted by a New York seed bouse; thoroughly posted plantsman to sell oar goods to private gardeners. A good oppor- tunity for a live, bustling man with a clean record. State age, experience, reference and salary to start. (We pay expenses.) Address W. F.. care Florlsta' Exchange. WANTED for a large carnation range, ex- perienced grower, only one who can show best results need apply. Address with 1 ef erence. Carnation Specialist, care of The Florists' Exchange. WANTED at once a first class Am. Beauty grower for private place. ( Single) must thoroughly understand the business and good wages will be paid to the right man. C. A. N. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED foreman: — April or later, strictly sober careful grower of high grade stock, carnations, roses, etc.. to enter stock com- pany or work on salary. 20.000 feet new glass. 20 acres of outdoor stock. Canton Cut Flower Co., Canton, Ohio. WANTED For large plant devoted to growing; roses, single man, well experienced. Wages f75.00 per month. References strictly essential. Apply to A. H.. care FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WANTED ASSISTANT Single, on private place; must thoroughly un- derstand Oarnatlous, Chrysanthemums; also bedding plants. Good wages will be paid to competent men Address. S. N. care Flobibts' Exchange. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writlay. WANTED A good reliable grower of Oarnatlons. Violets. Mums, and Pot plants. Willing worker and of good habits M'.Mt have good ref-^rences Address. CONVERSE GREENHOUSES .Webster, Mass. Mention The V lorlsta" Eichange when writing. WANTED to exchange, some of the leading and standard cannns, true U> mime, for rooted cuttings of Red Lawson. WLite Lawson. and variegated Lawson Carnations. Aurora Green- house Co., Aurora, 111. nR^LE^jOR^RENT RANGE) of ffreenhouecB. about 10.000 aq. ft. Blasa. heated with hot water, and dwelling at- tached : twenty mlnatea from New York ; for sale, or to rent for a term of years; good ei- tabllshed trade; owner retiring from business. Addres** William H. Lutton. Agt.. West Side Ave. Station. Jersey City. N. J. WANTED To rent or lease with privUej^e to buy. a Florlst'8 Place of 5.000 to 1 0,000 H(injire feet ofglaes; also ground for outdoor planting. Must be in a good comlitlou, and near New York City, on Jersey side only. AddresH, H. H., Care Florists' Exchang:e. Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE OR RENT : — 10.000 feet of glass, new, fine location. Central Eastern Ohio, town of 7.000. Would give careful grower a chance on shares with good cliance to buy. Address, A. X. care Florists" Ex- change^ FOR RENT: — Two greenhouses 20 X 150 feet. First class condition; heated by two No. 17 Hitching boilers. Five minutes from depot. James Monahan, Madison, N. J. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of tbe late William A. Bock; best location on MaBBachusettB Ave., doing good wholesale and retail btislness. Full particulars on application to James Pateraon, Admr., 2394 Massachusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass. WAN'TliD to rent (in Brooklyn or within driv- ing distance of New Yorkj, for a term of years; greenhouse in goud coudition from 12.000 sq. feet up. Houses will not be required until June, but ground must be bad in March or ApriL A. B. No. 3. care Tiie Fluriists' Ex- change. WANTED to lease two or three greenhouses aud ground near Cypress Hills, ur Jamaica. A. B. No. 2, care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — A well established business re- tail store in a select neighborhood. The only store in the vicinity, with a very select trade on Long Island, Handy to New York Market; price $SUO.0U. Cash. Kent reasonable. B. T. care of Tbe Florists' Exchange. A florist business. practically no com- petition, location Connecticut, in center of City; will pay $120t). a year easy; price low Address. B. B. care Tbe Florists' ExcUange. WANTED — Place about lO.OUU to 12.000 sq. ft. of glass within convenient distance from New York, with or without stuck. State con- dition of place in all its details aud terms to, Arthur Cornelius. Elberou. N. J. AN energetic man with small capital would like to buy a half Interest with good, prac- tical florist. T. Plant, 26 Kennan Street, Santa Cruz. Cai^ FOR SALE — Three newly built Greenhouses of 4.000 feet glass, ail stocked; also ten-room dwelling with store, all Improvements, out- buildings, etc. In center of lively town. Five minutes to station; twenty minutes to New York. For full parti(?mar8 address M. B., care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE : — A first class Florist Estab- ishment In Porto Rico. Well stocked with Pandanus, Veitchii. Ficus elastica and DracBena Ternilnalis. A nice opportunity for a practical man who knows his busi- ness. Must be sold at once; will sell cheap. Full particulars will be furnished. Ad- dress M. S. 205 Poste Restante, San Juan, P. R. FOR SALE: — 22 acres. 5 greenhouses, good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for descriptive circular. This will con- vince you. Address Box 311, West Grove, Pa. FOR SALE, two new greenhouses. 4.000 ft. glass, hot water-heat, new eight room house, steam heat, gas aud water; grounds 150 by 185 ft. Town 4000 inhabitants, good home trade, only two minutes from shipping station, 1 hour to New York. For particulars address, Joseph It. Walling. Box 203, Keyport, N. J. WANTED—To rent, or will buy, a florists' place for growing of cut flowers, about 6000 feet of glass, must be in good condition, high aud dry. Easy terms. New York state or Pennsyl- vania preferred. Address. K. B. Kaulback, care of Robert Scheuerman. Chatham, N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention Tbe FlnrMta* P>Trh«ngp when wrltlne FOR SALE: — SECOND-HAND BOILERS; several I..(jrd and tJu rn Jiam new style boilers, almost new; also Hitchings and Weathered ; complete in every way and tested before leaving shop. William H. Lutton, West Side Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE — 3 horizontal return tubular boilers, wilh domes, 72" x 18", In excellent condition. Boilers complete with fronts. Regan grates, etc. Rated at 85 lbs. pressure. Address: Dill & Collins Company. 827 Filbert Street. I'hlla- deltibia. I'a. WANTED 2'^' In. plants and rooted cuttings of good, commercial Geraniums. Colcua. Petunias, Fu- chias, Vliicas, and othersprinf: beddingstock. IN EXCHANGE FOR Kentlas at 10c. to $1.50 each ; Cocoa attl.50 per doz ; Boston and Scottll Ferns at 25c. to SI 00 each ; 214 in. Aspara- gus P. N. at $t.00 per 100 ; Azaleas at 5uc. to ?1 50 each. State what you have and price. JAMES F. BARCLAY, R.I. Greenhouses, Pawtucket.R.I FOR SALE PimpC Blder-ErlcBBon. Second -band, from rumra 940,00 np; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil CDC 1 old np-rlght eteam boiler, contains DUILLno 60 IH-in. tubes, $26.00. DIDC Good serviceable second -hand, with rirC. Threads; 2-ln., 7 ota.; l!^-ln., BH cte.; l!4-ln., 3^ct8.; 1-In., Sets.; 2J^ in.. lOcte.; 3 In., l4ctB.; 4 in., 19ct8. New 2-tn. Standard, fnll lengths, with conplinga, HH cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTnOt^C «nfl nice New Economy, best made OlUU^O anQ UICo No. l Threads, K-ln..^-ln. 1-in. pipe, $3.00. No. 2 Threads, IMIn.. IHIn. 2'ln. pipe, 94.00. PIPC OIITTCDQ New SaunderB Pattern. No. 1 rirC UUIICno cuts H-ln.-l-ln, pipe, $1.00- No. 2 cute l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES l72,u''-'^iitll^\ 24-in. kfrtps v^-in.-s^ in. pipe, $2.40; 36-In., gripe ^^-In.-ai^-In.pipe, »4.76. PIPE VISES r„%ipeVoo™°"'"'"^'"^-'°-' RARRFN Hd^F ''<"'• »4-ln.,Bnaranteedl(K)-lba. OHnUtn nUOL preSBUre, 7*^ cts. per ft.; M-ln. not guaranteed, 4^ cts. per ft. UflT.RFn ^A^U New. Cypress, 3-ft.i8 ft.. from nUI-DLU OAOn 70 cts. up; glazed, complete, from 91.60 np. Second-hand, as good as new complete, at C1.26 and $1.00 each. RiniATnR^ steam, as good as new. all sizes, RHUIHIUnO about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. pel column. ni ttOO ^^"^ American, 50 eq. ft. to the HLHuU '^°^- l''^'^ single, at $1.75; I2ilz, ^^^^^^ single, at$1.80perbox;10xl2,12l 12aodI0ll5B,donble, at $2.60; 12lH, 12lie, 12x 20, 14x14 B, double, at $2.66 ; 16x18, 16118, 14x20 B, double, at $2.85 ; 16x24 B, double, at $3.10. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Build- ing Material. Ventilating: Apparatus. Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN. N. Y UentloQ Ttie Florists' Elxchan^e when writing. STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE :— Unrooted carnation cuttings, low prices. Enchantress. Fair- maid. Queen, Prosperity. Lawson, Joost, Estelle, Nelson, Russell. Queen Louise. Address, Paul Thomson, West Hartford. Ct. per M] p^/^ N.^^^ I 1 ^^ \ T r^. rT% stop to think of the troubles you had with yonr 1.^^^ X V-y W tS A^ C^ rX heating last winter. Don't have the ame trouble this winter, but send for me. I am expert in designing and installing beating apparatus WALTER THOMPSON, ^^%Tio''^^t.Tra\ Jersey City, N. J. MgntloB The FlorlatB*. Enchange when wrtttog. HEATING HEATING Let mo famish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you P Write for Prices on HEATING SUPHHES ot AH Kinds Eastern Agent Purman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON We$t Side Ive. Station, JERSEY CiTY, N. J. Ueatlon The riorlsts' Exchange when writing. 118 The Plorist-s' Exchange REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— The weather continues verv warm, aud the cut flower trade is erratic Last Saturday business seemed f-iirlv fiood. aud on Monday it also kept UD nretty wcii. but on Tuesday there was :"^d?cidS lull iu tli^demand or all lands of flowers, and. owing probably to the warm and damp weather espeneuced the iiflst week, most flowers are coming m rather loft, and many of the roses are dicidedly off color. The supply of Amen- c^ Beauty Is still rather ou the short s?de. and some of the very best grades hn^ sold at as high as T5c each The -^hort grades of American Bt-auty. lio\\ - ever have not been affected at all, and prfces on these remain about the same. There has been very little change in the market values of other roses, although it S rnoticeable fact that the short grades are much easier to dispose, of than the soecial grades. This condition would in- jPrnate that the business of many of the high class retail stores is hardly up to its usual activity for this season of the ^1:arnations continue to be Quite plentiful and on some of the fancy varieties there has been a slight advance In prices over those of last week. In ordinary stock no change in values is noticed. Violets are quite plentiful, and it is predicted that with the warm weather we are having enor- mous quantities will be coming in within the next week or so; 75c. seems to be the outside price for the special grades, while ordinary flowers are sold as low as Z5c. per hundred. . , „ Bulbous flowers are becoming more plen- tiful every day. This week double pink tulips and a good grade of dafifodils have been coming iu, l>oth of which have real- ized as high as $5 per hundred For ordi- nary single tulips from $1 to $3 seems to be about the rule, the same price being quoted for the general run of narcissus. Freesia is getting quite plentiful, auu while it has been until the last week or so fetching as high as ?2 per dozen bunches, on account of the more plentiful supply, it is now realizing $1 and $l..j') per dozen bunches. Lily of the valley is fairly plentiful and can be had at any price ranging from $1.50 to $4 per hundred. The demand for cattleyas is not so brisk as one would wish, and they may be now had at from 35c. each upward. Aspara- gus in bunches is selling quite well; and smilax is in pretty fair demand. Lilies are still holding their values well, the best selling at 15c. each. Lilac is in regu- lar supply and the bunches coming In are of various sizes and quality, with prices ranging anywhere from 75c. to $1.50 per Uunch. CHICAGO. — Since our last week's re- port the market has been very active. Hoses particularly were strong. American Beauty being in exceptionally good con- dition, the best long stemmed bringing $6.00 per dozen. Other lines of roses have held up well. Carnations are much stronger than they were last week. Whites have been very much in demand on account of heavy funeral orders with the retailers. W. K. W. BOSTON. — Business has been quite sat- isfactory the past week. Good prices have been maintained, and in some cases an advancement over the prices of a week ago has been noted. All kinds of stock are plentiful, and the quality is good. American Beauty roses still maintain tlieir liigh pric.', and varietif.s lilv"- ]jibi-rt>'. Killarney, Wellesley and Mme. Abel Chat- euay are selling well. Carnations are mucli. In demand, and all colored varieties sell readily. Some excellent stock has been coming in the past few days. Lilies are more plentiful aud are in fair demand. Violets are excellent, the best grades sell- ing at 75c. Bulbous stock of all kinds is more plentiful. Tulips sell wt-ll and daf- fodils have a good demand. J. W. D. ST. LOUIS.— The weather so far this Winter has been most erratic, although a great saving In coal to the growers. Sat- urday it was so warm that no flring was needed, but to-day, Monday, it is freez- ing hard and a big fall of snow. All this had a great deal to do with the quiet business of the past week. A few small wedding recejition.s and dinner.s ; tbcsfr' with funeral work, was about all tho re- tailers had to do. The supply of stock has been large; In fact more than our commission men could use for local and shipping orders. The quality of the stock coming in has been very good, although extra fancy se- lect stoclt in roses is .somewliat scare ■. while the market is stocked up with good Bride and Briflesin:iid. Richmond and Kil- larney are selling clean. President Carnot are off crop; Pt-rh- ar-i> more than «noiigli. Prices ou the above average from $4.00 to $6.00 for choice; $.3.00 for shorts, per TOO. Amerif-an Hiavity Ions f.inry art- not too plentiful, although quite a few are com- ing in. Those with medium stems and eborts are in abundance. Long stemmed, $4.00 to $5.00 per doz.; $1.50 to $2.00 per doz. for mediums, aud $4.00 to $8.00 per 100 for shorts. Violets took a big drop In prices last week, $2.00 to $2.50 per 1,000 for fine Califorians : doubles ftO eeiiUs p-r 100. The market still has plenty of both for all demands. Carnations are very fine in quality aud supply large; $4.00 is the price for .xtra fancy Enchantress. Mr.s, T. W. Lawson, Lady Bountiful and Rob- ert Craig, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. For next choice commons are down to $1.00. In bulbous stock Romans and paper whites are moving slowly at $2.00 aud $3.00 per 100. Lily of the valley is fine, with good call, at $3.00 and $4.00 per 100. Callas are more plentiful at $12.50 and $15.00 per 100. Harrisii is scare? at samp price. Tulips, fressias aud Dutch hyacinths have not yet made their appearance. Only a few sweet peas are in at 75 cents per 100. Stevia is still good at 50 cents per 100. SmIlax sells well ; so does other greens, which are in plenty. ST. PATRICK. BUFFALO. — The weather in this sec- tion of the country has been exceptionally tine. Sunday, January 21, the thermome- ter registered 72 degrees at 2 P. M. This is something remarkable, the oldest Inhabi- tants not remembering ever having similar weather at this season of the year. Stock has been coming in plentifully, and busi- ness has somewhat improved in the cut flower line. Good carnations seem to be the most popular flower at present. Violets have taken a drop iu price; one of the prominent retailers selling them at $1.00 per hundred. Tulips, narcissus and daf- fodils are arriving in large quantities, but still hold their own In price, selling at 75c. to $1.00 per dozen. W. H. G. KALAMAZOO.— Business appears to be fairly ■ satisfactory since the holidays, quite a little work going on all the time. The weather continues quite mild, aud for the most part cloudy, which is not producing the flowers any too fast; how- ever, as we have had several severe Win- ters in succession, we are not making com- plaint over a mild one. Very good stock is now shown at the stores and for tJUc. per dozen a nice gr^Ld<' of carnations can be bought, while $1.50 will buy good teas. American Beauty roses, however, are not so plentiful, and it takes $5.00 to get a dozen decent buds. Violets sell readily at 25c. per bunch, the singles having the favor. Lots of bulb stock is now coming in and seems to go pretty good, though tulips as yet are short of stem. S. B. WASHINGTON.— Trade has not been very brisk this week. There was a glut of flowering stock on the market. Ameri- can beauty roses brought $6.00 to $12.00 per dozen. Liberty, Richmond and Tom Fields brought $4.00 to $6.00 per dozen. Bride, bridesmaid, Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, Madame Aljel Chatenay, Golden Gate and Meteor brought from $:i.OU to $4.0o per dozen. There is a good demand for lily of the valley at 75c. to $1.25 per dozen. Violets are abundant, both single aud double, at $1.00 to $1.50 per lou. Sweei peas realize 35c. to 75c. per bunch of two dozen. Mignonette is coming iu good and brings 7oc. per dozen. Gardenias are in demand at 50c. to $1.00 each. Narcissus aud Roman hyacintlis at 50c. to 75c. per dozen. M. C. PITTSBURG.— For several days we have had an air and tone of Spring, and it is feared that many of the Spring bloom- ing shrubs will be destroyed. Three days of warm weather iiave forced tlie l^uds out alarmingly, and some of the bushes have an April appearance. The thermome- ter went up as high as 75 degrees, as high as was ever recorded in the first month of the year, being higher than that of Jacksouville, Florida, and about the high- est of anywhere in the United States. To- day, January 23, the temperature is about 40 degrees lower and still colder weather is looked for. The weather has a good effect on cut flower production. Stock seems abundant and choice. Prices remain about the same as last week. Roses are held at good figures; carnations are rea- sonable. Considerable plants were handled, the weather being fine for shipment. E. C. REINEMAN. INDIANAPOLIS. — Flowers were plenti- ful the early part of last week, and prices declined rapidly. Several days of cloudy weatner since then, with the prediction of a severe cold wave in the next few hours, have caused the flower ma-ket to assume an aspect directly the reverse. Funeral work is heavier than at any time this month. Some very fine pieces have been executed lately, which necessi- tated the use of many violets, Illy of the valley and orchids. Difficulty is experienced in obtaining enough carnations. Prices obtained are a trifle higher for the average than was paid during last season. Fancy carnations, such as Encliantr.ss, wholesale at $5.00 to $6.00 per 100; medium grades, as Lawson, at $3.00 to $4.00 per 100, and common grades at $2.00 to $2.50 per 100. At retail. 75c. aud $1.00 a dozen is obtained for them. Many Bride and Bridesmaid are now be- ing cut in this section; $7.00 to $8.00 a hundred is asked for long-stemmed, fine colored stock. Seconds are sold at $3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Most of the Liberty and Richmond roses shipped in range in price from $5.00 to $12.00 per 100. American Beauty are selling extremely well and ex- tra orders are often sent in for fiem. Select 36-inch ones bring $40.00 to $5n.00 per 100, 24-inch to 30-inch, $25.00 to $30.00 per 100. and 12-inch to 15-inch, $S.O0 to $10.00 per 100; $2.00 to $12.00 a dozen is the retail price. Bulbous stock, such as narcissus, jon- quils, tulips and Roman hyacinths, Is well cleaned up; $3.50 to $4.00 per 100 is asked for it at Tomlinson Hall Market. Few violets are being sold at present; 75c. to $1.00 per 100 Is the price for eithef home grown or eastern stock. Specimen plants are sold almost as soon as put on sale. Other plants, too. are receiving much attention by the flower buying public. Well grown lilacs, azaleas and cyclamen were disposed of In quan- tities during the last few days. Tulips and hyacinths, planted in pans with a.spar- agiis and adiantum ferns, were frequently sold. The fluctuations of the Chicago market last week wore distinctly noticeable In In- dianapolis. Apparently the Chicago florists had made elaborate preparations for tjie Marshall Field funeral, as the day be- fore orders for cut flowers were turned away, and the day after telegrams were received offering stock at reduced prices. I. B. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— During the week past the flower business has been decidedly inactive: the warm spell seeming-ly having as much effect as an extreme in the other direction. Prices on American Beauty roses remain firm despite these conditions, best stock on g"ood stems bring- $4 to $6 per dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid, at wholesale, bring from $4 to 58 per 100. A few fancy special of these varieties realized $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Richmond. Lib- erty and Meteor are selling- steadily bringing at wholesale from $4 to $12 ner 100. The carnation market is eas- ier and bids fair to remain so for some time to come. Exceptionally fine stock is abundant of varieties such as Mrs. Lawson. Enchantress and Queen. Price- es range from $1.50 to $3 per 100; al- though extra select stock of Enchan- tress brings as high as $5 per luu. — Prosperity is much asked for. Violets continue the best selling stock on the market; prices, however, are everywhere, ranging from 35c to $1 per 100. Princess of Wales and La France are especially fine, the fragrance ot these varieties being all one could de- sire. Lily of the valley is in good demand. Callas move slowly; as do Harrisii lilies, which bring $8 to $12 per 100. Blanche Ferry sweet peas command 75c to $1.50 per 100 sprays. Paper White narcissus are very plentiful, as are Ro- man hyacinths, each bringing $1 to $2 per 1 00. A few tulips are seen, but they do not sell well. Smilax is all too plentiful: while greater quantities of asparagus sprays and adiantum fronds could be handled to advantage. G. S. W. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. NORTH WALES, PA. — Frank Hoover has purchased the greenhouse plant of Charles Krenkle, and will make im- provements on it in the near future. ROSWELL. N. M. — Frans O. Santhe- son has leased the Alameda green- houses from Mrs. J. P. Church for a period of five years, and will continue the business. Mr. Santheson learned the greenhouse business in Sweden, which was the country of his birth, af- terward working several years in En- gland, whence he came to this coun- try in 1895. Since that time he has worked in Massachusetts at green- house and gardening work, and for the last four years he conducted a success- ful florist business at Waltham, Mass. MANKATO. MINN. — M. Windmill er will establish a small nursery and greenhouse plant in North Mankato. He has purchased a five-acre tract which is well located and suited to his purpose. MASON CITT. lA. — Henry Duesen- berg has purchased the Mason City nursery at Clear L*ake. which is better known as the Burnap nursery. H. E. Edson is in charge. PORTLAND. ORE. — Articles of in- corporation of the Tonseth Company have been filed by Berger Tonseth, Cornelius Tonseth and F. A. Rasch; capital stock. $25,000. The purposes of the corporation are to carry on the business of florists, construct and maintain hothouses, growing and culti- vation of plants, etc. OYSTER BAY, N. Y. — Mr. Shaw, who has for the last six years been gardener for August Herschere. Huntington, D. I.. has resigned that position and is starting in business for himself under the name of the Huntington Nursery Co. He has i^ought several acres of land^in a very de- sirable locality, and is stocking up with all kinds of nursery plants. It is his in- tention toward Fall to erect a range of greenhouses. One of his specialities will be the handling of fruit trees. MACK. St. Louis. News Notes. We had with us the past week Mr. S. Schloss of Schloss Bros., N. Y. selling ribbons. Mr. A. F. Longren, taking orders for carnation cuttings for the Chicago Carnation Co., of Jol- iet. III., his specialty being Ai-istocrat. Mr. J. B. Oneil, representing Vau- ghan's Seed store, Chicago, spent a week with us. Mr. R. A. McPheron of Litchfield, 111., spent Sunday in St. Louis visit- ing the trade. Mr. McPheron, is proprietor of the Cottage Green- houses. Sanders Nursery furnished the swell Van Blarcom Colonial reception last week, at which an abundance of ciit stock was used, also a tine decoration ot plants. The big Carter wedding the past week was furnished by the Ellison Floral Co. This was one of the largest of the year, the decorations were large and handsome, the local press giving quite a send oft. W. E. Schray, the senior member of the firm ot Wm. Schray and Sons, has been very sick the past week. From reports to-day, January 23, he was somewhat better, but not out of dan- ger. Mr. Schray is nearly 75 years old and one of the best known florists in the city. We hope to be able to report for the next issue that the dan- ger line has been passed. John Henzel has given up his store on Taylor avenue, and moved to his Easton avenue store, which was for- merly occupied by the Billington Floral Co., At this place a tine show house is connected for plants. Charlie Kuehn's place seems to be headquaters for fancy carnations, as his consignments are hard to improve upon. C. Young and Sons Co. reports a good call for grass seed. They have their Spring catalogue out. which is a beauty. The firnr is making room for a big Spring business in seeds and bulbs. Miss Theresa Baderacco will move her store four doors west of her present location by the first of the month. It is now reported that Andy Hof- fman will remain with George Wald- bart and not open a place of his own. The Florist bowlers won two of the three games with the Enterprise Club last week. Capt. Beyer rolled in ex- traordinary form, making 215 average in the three games, 257 was his high single game. Ellison was second, 18 5; Beneke, 166: Meinhardt and Kuehn following. This week the City Handicap Championship begins giv- ing the florists 55 per game handicap. ST. PATRICK. Indianapolis. News Notes. J. Clyde Power, supeinntenden.t of the local parks, has received a months leave of absence. Mr. Power intends spending most of his vacation in Florida. Herman Junge received word this week that his brother Walter living in New York, had passed away. Mr. Walter Junge was known by a num- ber of Indianapolis florists. Clarence Thomas of Bertermann Bros. Co., was in Edinburg, Ind. last Wednesday superintending a wedding decoration. A heavy wind storm passed over Indianapolis last Thursday. A num- ber of florists report slight damages to their glass. F. A. Conway & Co. are cutting a heavy crop ot smilax. J. A. E.'Haugh of Anderson, accompanied a large floral arrangement to Indianapolis this week. He says that funeral work has been extremely heavy in Ander- son, and that flowers are scarce there. Visitors: Jno. Evans, Aug. Rolker, Bert Eschner. I. B. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. STERLING, ILL.— The Sterling Flo- ral Company will add one house, 2S by 120 feet. NEWARK. N. J. — A. Begerow has completed t-wo houses, each 215 feet in length: one IS feet, the other 12 feet wide; iron frame. 16 x 24 glass. The heating is done by Hltchings boilers, 4- Inch pipe, hot water, and works splen- didly. January : The Plorists' Exchange 119 Pittsburg. The Week's News. Last Saturday luuriiiiig, shortly after midnight, the old Pittsburg market house was almost destroyed by lire, and the tlnrists who had stands around the building were compelled to get out and stand along the curb. For the last few days it rained considerably and they were put out of business altogether. There is talk of a new market house being erected and if anyone .secures a good stand in- side a good trade could be assured. The florists suffered very little dam- age as most of the stands were out- side of the building and were not touched by fire. The Western Pennsylvania Botani- cal Society announces a course In Elementary Botany, to be held every fcaturday dining the Winter and Spring months at 3 p. m. in the Phipps School of Botany, Schenley Park. This course, by the permission of the Director of the Carneple Mus- eum, will be given by O. E. Jennings of the Section of Botany of that in- stitutim and will be free to evr-ry- body. Special attention will be given to systematic botany, as related to the ready recognition of plant groups and to the identification of species. It Is not likely that any member of vicinity will be in attendance at the the Carnation Society in our own meeting in Boston, which seems strange, for heretofore Pittsburg lias always been represented. John Bader sold quite a few thou- sand ferns, various sizes, the past week and claims that there is a better demand than ever and they are the most profitable plants to grow. His stock of Araucarias is in fine shape and selling fairly well. K. C. REINEMAN. Philadelphia. S. S. Fennock's Store Addition. The new addition to the wholesale establishment of Samuel S. Pennock was opened on Monday. There was an informal reception ill the evening at which about 100 pers'ons attended, consisting of retailers, wholesale com- mission men and growers. This affair was very nice, an orchestra played while refreshments were served; afterward speeches were made by Messrs Westcott, Fox, Kift and Wil- lets. Some growers sent in plants to decorate the new room; nearly all of these plants were sold by S. S. Pen- nock while the reception was going on. The new addition to this estab- lishment is 1608 and 1610 Ludlow street, running through to Ranstead street, and three stories high. This gives the establishment a frontage of 100 feet on Ludlow street. Samuel S. Pennock deserves great credit not only for the business enter- prise in adding this present building, but also for the great business tact displayed during the past twenty years in building up such a wholesale es- tablishment, which is second to none in the country. News Items. Many inquiries have been made this week about the Wm. Graham Company. As we announced last week, this firm has taken possession of the retail store and business of Hugh Gra- ham Co. at 104 South 13th street; also the liorses and wagons of this firm. The greenhouses and nursery at Logan are still being run by the Hugh Gra- ham Co., but they are disposing of the stock of plants etc., as fast as cus- tomers come around, with the view of giving up the lease there also. Leo Niesson Co. are doing a very nice business. Shipping trade has been very good — in fact is increasing with his firm. In addition to their usual good supply of roses and carna- tions, they are now handling a nice lot of Acaria pubesceus; also some very very choice freezia of the large type, and a very large line of bulbous stock of yellow and white tulips, and several varieties of narcissus. Ed. A. Stroud. Wm P. Craig, Geo. C. Watson and Wm. Kleinhelnz have gone on to Boston to the Carnation Convention. So my friend Phil, has been giving advice to his fellow correspondents. My advice to him is, to leave the other fellows hot chestnuts alone, or he will burn his fingers. DAVID RUST. TOBACCO- PAPER ii NICO-FUME 9? LIQUID KILLS APniS, TMRIPS, RED 8PIDER, ETC. For LESS MONEY l'""' ^"y rampeting articles. JUST BEAR THIS IN MIND— For, when purchasing NICOftME" the florist obtains MUCH MORE NICOT NE for his money than be secures from any combeting br^harations. IN ADDITION, be obtains the following advantages: ' NICO-ftME" PAPER is stronger per square inch than any other; is packed in special friction- top tins, preventing loss of strength by evaporation; is folded and punched ready for use; is of a special size, furnishing the best distribution of vapor; is of uniform quality. 'NIC© ft ME" LIQUID conttiins NEVER LESS THAN 40 ber cent. NICOTINE— The best formula for the general florist trade. ' NICO-ftME" LIOtlD is BY FAR the CHEAPEST high-strength nicotine solution on the market. PRICES: Paber, 24 sheets, 7oc.; 144 sheets, 13.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. Liquid, 'A-v'^t, 50c.; pint, $1.50; >^-gal., $5.50; 1-gal., $10.50. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Manufactured By . . . The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co/l""" Upntlno The Kloriatii' Eicbapge wbeD writing Baltimore. News of the Week. We are experiencing remarli- able Spring-lilte weather, with trade in cut flowers fairly good and the sup- ply plentiful. Fancy vegetables grown under glass are almo.st unknown here, and judg- ing from the great demand for such luxurii-s at lirst-class hotels it would seem a paying venture for someone to tackle. , , , The Park Board has made elabor- ate preparations to extend the play grounds in the different parks. Athletic grounds, and outdoor gyrn- nasia are extremely popular in Balti- more. The young people are clamor- ing for more facilities to play base- ball, and the new park extensions offer the.se in plenty. It is only a question of time when all the larger parks will be equipped in this respect to meet the wants of the people. At Paterson Park a field house to cost over $20,000 is being erected to- gether with bath houses. The six acre lake which adjoins this building is to be made into a swimming pool. Three years ago another lake at Paterson Park was cleaned out and 6,000 cubic yards of muck removed, which was mixed with newly slacked lime — an excellent thing for composting with muck. The vegetable matter of this material is decomposed by the caustic action of the lime and made soluble making a most excellent plant food. C B. Danford. of W. A. Manda s establishment South Orange N. J.. was a visitor durin^g 'i^-sEYBbLD. Boston Items of Interest. Garden accessories; their pos- sibilities in country and city gardens, was the subject of the lecture by Lorin" Underwood before the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, on Sat- urday, January 2 0. Mr. Underwood described the many different pergolas, arbors, and trellises and showed how they might be best covered with plants and vines to be in harmony with the srarden. Garden seats, fountains, etc., were also taken up, their proper loca- tions described and an appeal made for the beautifying of the city s back V3,rds Exceptionally warm weather pre- vailing, many stories are going the rounds about the blossoming of cherry trees, lilacs, etc. . , „ ^, , Thos H Mead Is now with Schlegel & Fottier Co., South Market street. A. F. J. Baur. F. Sydney Smith. OUR NEW LIST FOR 1 906 IS OUT. Send us your name and address and we shall be pleased to mail you a. copy We Krow the best varieties of Carnations and Chrysanthemums and our strain of Cyclamens is unexcelled. Our stock is fine and our prices are right. BAUR & SMITH, 38th and Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Mention The Florlsta' Bichange when writing; S£ED GROWERS Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. LE0N4RD 5EED ■^JeT.? CO. cniCAOO Leading Onion bet Growers Write for Prices. The Boston Co-operative Flower Market expects to move from its pres- ent location to the basement directb- under its present quarters. Changes in the theatre management in the building necessatates the removal, which is said to be advantageous to the flower market people. Carney has left the employment of the Henry Siegel Co. and is succeeded by I. Hynoff. John H. Cox, well known in this locality, arrived from England on the steamer Ivernia on Saturday. Mr. Cox is representative of Richard Smith & Co., St. Johns Nurseries, Worcester, England. Thos. Short, of Dorchester, has a house of exceptionally fine Centaurea- cyanus. Mr. Short makes a speci- alty of this flower, his blue bachelors buttons being well known. Thos Pegler is handling exception- ally fine double violets for Oscar Dow of Foxboro. E. Sutermeister has been confined to his home for the past tew days. R Cameron of the Botonical Gard- ens, Cambridge, has returned from a collecting trip in the West Indies. J. W. DUNCAN. Cincinnati, O. News Jottings. On to Boston! But R. Witter- staetter is the only one going from Cincinnati. And by the way, your correspondent, on last Friday, made a visit to the home of Aristocrat; it is a sight worth going a long way to see. I hope, after thirty-six hours on the road, it will stage all right in Boston. And while Aristocrat is the hero of the hour, don't think it's the only one Dick has; but I will not mention the others now. In seed- lings, he has a line of scarlets which will again astonish the natives, but that will be three or four years hence. A very severe wind-storm swept this section of the country a few nights since, doing considerable dam- age. Chas. Pommert, Amelia. O., says he has been working for days trying to make repairs. Theo. Bock, Hamil- ton O., had the gable end of one of his houses blown in; fortunately, the weather was warm and very little damage resulted. E. G. GILLETT. J20 THe Plorists' E^xcheingt? GERANIUMS ALL-ROOTEO CUTTINGS. BOOKED FOR THIS MONTH Nutt. Grant, l>out>le Bruanti, Bucliner, Perkins, liervals, $10.00 per 1000. Hicard, Poltevine, Castellane, Viaud, Iloyle, $12.00 per 1000. CASH WITH OKDEK. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. UeDttoo The Florlati' Bixcbange when writing. SCENTED GERANIUMS Rose, the old favorite, 2/4 in. pots, $2.50 per J 00, $20.00 per 1000. Dr. Livingston, leaves finely di- vided, 2 '4 in. pots, $2.50 per JOO. rirs. Taylor, scarlet flowering, rose scented, 2, '4 in. pots. $2.50 per 100. VICK & HILL Co , Rochester, N. Y. P. O. Box, 613 UentloD tbe Florists* Bxcbaive when writing. Per 100 EuKlisli Ivy, 21n $350 Petunia, 8 colors, 2 In 2.60 Vluca, 2 In 2.80 Scented and Bronze itrerant- uins,2ln 2.60 Mrs. 8now.21n 2.50 FlO'werlngr begonias* 2 in named.. 2.60 Geraniums, best kind, 2 In. stand'd list 2.60 Biblscns, 2 In. 8 varieties 2.60 Asparagus plumosus. 2 In 2.00 Asparagus Sprenserl, 2 In 2.00 Alternantbera, 2 In.. 4 colors 2 00 Scotlllfern, 2 in 6.00 Boston fern, 2 In 3.00 Plersonl, 2 In <,00 Periwinkle, 21n.,2colorB 2.60 Keverfe^»i 2 In 2.5o Hardy pink, 3 In. 4 named varieties. . 4 00 Rubber, 10 to 16 Ins. high 3.00 per doz. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS. We have at leaet 150.000 geraiiiuiuB in V.-\ in. pote, and in fine condition and the leaders at 818.00 per 1.000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100. Koae geraniums, 2>m' in. 918.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Agrerataiu. Garney, P Pauline and others "l^iin 2.00 "E.C 60 Fnchsias.all the leading varieties, 2^ In 3.00 Heliotrope.all dark, 2^4 in 3.(10 Sweet Alyesum, 2Hin 2.00 Lobelia, 2V4 in 2.00 Alternantbera, rooted cuttings 50 German ivy, all rooted cuttings 60 English ivy extra fine looted cuttings l.CO The World and all of Coleus R. C. $ M rer 100; $5.00 per 1.000. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthous«n Schenectady, N. Y. Uention The Florists* Exchange when writing. -GERANIUMS s^^^...- Cinraniiimn. standard bedding varle- Uciallllinia ties, ( NuU, Barney. Polte. vine, La Favorite etc.) well established . pot plants, $25.00 per 1,000. Grevillea Robusla iSs ""tgh! $3.00 per 100. Begonia Metallica $3.00 per 10c Salvia A. Raguenau $3.00 per 100. r* g n na c ^^' ^^'^ standard varieties, 2 to 3 vailllaa eye pieces, $25 00 per 1.000. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Named colors : Double, Single, $3.00 per 100. $5.00 per 100. 2^2 Inch $3.00 per lOO. Boston Pern Asparagus Sprengeri -^^ '"'='' 3 Inch $4.00 per 100. $2.60 per 100 AvftlAa Mnllic Bushy plants, full of ncaica ITIUIlIb buds, 12 to is inches high $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100., 16 to 18 Inches high, $6.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. Rhododendrons i Inch Pot Stock, $3.00 per 100 ; Its. 00 per 1000. ■The Storrs & Harrison Co/"'o'mo"'' - Uentlon The Flodata' Exchange when writins. FIIIE8T DDDILE PETDHHIIi An immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Doable Petunias $1.25 Heliotropes, from soil, per 1000. $9.00 l.tO Lantauas, dwarf and trailing, from soil 1.26 Abutllous, New French dwarf, 8 vara 2 &0 Abiitilons, Savltzii 1.60 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol 2.00 Cupbea, (Cigar Plant) 7S Gazania Splendeus 1.50 Petunia Grauditlora, single In variety.. .. 1.25 Strobilautbes Dyeriamis 1.25 Salvia.s, tall, medium and dwarf l.OO Ag:eratum, 4 vara 75 PLANTS. ^ Per 100 Heliotrope, 2 in., strong 2.00 Shasta Daisy. 3 in 3.00 Dracaena Indivisa and Australls, 4 in. 8.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J UentloD the Florists* Bzchange when writlai GERANIUMS 2 in. pots, S. A. Nutt, $18.00 per 1000; Buchner, Viaud, Doyle, $:i.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS. PerlOO Lobelia 1.00 Vinca Varleeated 1.00 Ag:eratnm,Gurney and Pauline 60 Coleus., G. B. and others 60 Coleut Giant, fancy leaved 1.00 Feverfpw, little Gem 1.60 Mme. Sallerol Geraniums 1.60 Vinca Variegated, 3 In. pots 4.00 CASH WITH ORDER. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STUDER OFFERS Geraninms from 2 inch pots, strong double pink and white $1.76 per 100, $IG per 1000— dou- ble Grant $2 per 100, Heliotrope, Fuchsias, Latanas, Sage $1.60 per 100, $14 per 1000 In good mixture. Roses, over 100 best varieties, own roots, pot or field grown $6 to $15 per 100. Palms, Latanla and Phoenix from 6 inch pots 35ct3, ChamaeropB Escelsa from 6 inch and Kentla belmoreana from 4 inch pots all strong plants 20 and 25cts— wili exchange some for Carnation cnttlngs— or cash with order. N. STUDER, Aoacaslia, D. C. Mention the FIoristB* Exchange when writluR. GERANIUMS-PlmiiiliEOOsPLiiiiTS-VEGETABLES We have 200.000 good strong plants in 2-inch pots now ready to send out. Berths er doz. ; $6.00 per I OO S50.00 per lOOO Our new 24 page illustrated descriptive Gera- nium Catalogue, containing a full description of <>'6rl75 of the beet novelties, new and standard vanctlea of geraniums and pelargoniums is now ready and will be sent to the trade. If you do not get one write us. Write us about special prices on large lots. We will send lOoO, 60 each of 20 varieties our selection, for $18.00; orSOO. 25 each of 20 varieties, for $10.(J0, our selections of varieties. This price Is for cash with order. LETTUCE Big Boston, Boston Market and Tennis Ball, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. CABBAGE In any quantity, Wakefield, Succeasion and Flat Dutch, $1.25 per 1000; 10.000 or over at 85c. per 1000. PARSLEY MoBB Curled, 26 cts. per 100; $1.26 per 1000. Strong roots, $2.60 per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery season 1006 ; we are prepared to grow them In any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose buslneBs card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation la ex- tended to all interested in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station, Philadelphia division. B. & O. R. r", 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains . Not less than five of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. ^ SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. llMttoB th* riorUti' Bickuc* whn wHUnc. THE WEEK'S WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. It has occurred to me, and probably also to others, that horticultural ad- visers who merely remind florists and gardeners that now it is time to do this, attend to that, to sow such and stich seeds, are not doing their full duty. Such bare hints, neither heeded nor needed by well worked in, well- fixed florists, to be of any practical value at all to less experienced mem- bers of the craft, should be followed up by explicit instruction, and this in- struction should be based on actual ex- perience. Mere reminders of work to be done without practical information as to how it is done, are of ques- tionable value, and cause a flood of in- quiries from the numerous and con- stantly increasing class of beginners in the trade, almost impossible to answer separately. Lengthy articles on vari- ous new and old plants,- with a full list of varieties, minutely described and their fine qualities and great ef- fectiveness fully set forth, are of little benefit to practical horticulturists, un- less these glowing laudations are ac- companied with some reliable cultural directions. Time and again have I been accused and found guilty of omitting particulars that the reader thought he had a right to expect forthcoming: and yet. I am not the worst sinner. Hav- ing an uncomfortable conviction that in penning these lines, I have been treading on forbidden ground. I will conclude by registering the new year's resolution and solemn promise to do better in future and be as particular as can be. Seeds. Seed catalogues, now coming in thick and fast, deserve careful perusal, more than they usually elicit. A list of everything needed in the line of seeds should now be made up or completed, and a few of the newer things, deemed worth trying, should be included. The best strains of any one kind are never too good or too high-priced for florists' use. Order without delav. On arrival sow at once those that must be started early, as suggested In this column in due season, and keep the others in a dry place until needed. Some of these seeds, such as celosias. stocks, asters and single dahlias, will become much better stock if sown later. Poor plants, unprofitable crops and more or less loss and disappointment are the conse- quences of having been in too great haste to start some of the seeds or too slow in starting others. If you have self-raised seeds, keep them in the husk, chaft or pod until it is time to sow them. The seeds of most varieties, now-a-days. as obtained from reputable firms, are fully as good as home-grown seeds, come cheaper in the end and are often more reliable. Some kinds of seeds will retain their vitality for years, others only for a year or two. I prefer fresh seeds every time to those kept over from previous seasons. If I must use them, I make a trial sowing first. No needless risk or doubtful chance should be run in working up stock from seeds. Carefully noting down of the full name, of a variety, where it was bought, when it was started, how It behaved and what the plants amounted to, is a wise and commendable wrinkle. Sowing. Most of the seeds fingered by com- mercial florists are started in shallow wooden boxes or seed travs of a size convenient for handling and moving about. An inside depth of two or three inches answers the purpose well. A soil suitable, with few exceptions, for all kinds of seeds, should always be prepared ahead of time, being made up of a good brand of fresh, friable loam, somewhat sandy and but sparingly en- riched with thoroughly decayed manure or the material from a spent hot bed. The seed boxes must be provided with well-working drainage material: unsift- ed, coarsely broken up. turfy soil as a first layer is usually all that is needed for the purpose. On this the regular, sifted soil is placed, evened and made ready for sowing. Now the seeds are scattered over the surface, pressed into the soil firmly with a flat, smooth piece of board and then watered down with a rose "watering can. going over it with care several times until the soil is wet through. If the seeds are as large as nasturtium, canna or cobfea seeds, each one should be pressed Into the soil with the finger, while such seeds as those of stocks, pansies or as- ters, after being firmed down with the board and watered, should be covered with a layer of moist, finely sifted soil. Tvell-decayed manure or hops, not thicker than the back of a knife. But such seeds as those of lobelia, be- gonia, petunia or nicotiana need no cov- ering, none but the pane of gl.iss. piece of board or paper, which is laid over the boxes until the seeds are up. TTntil then the seed tr.ays so covered ^vlll. In most cases, need no further watering. January 27, 1906 The Florists' Exchfin^J© 121 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention The Floriati' Exohange when writing. R.ooted Outtin^s OF CARNATIONS and GERANIUMS Carnations for February delivery as EoUf-we : Queen Louise, at $10 per 1000; Lady Bountl- lul, Richmond Gem, Wm. Penn and M. A, Patten, at $25 per 1000; Harry Fenn and Mrs. E. A. Nelson, at $15 per 1000. Geraniums— Of these I am sold ont of all that I can supply until the Bth of March. Will have about 100,000 for the month of March (rooted cuttings, no pot plants.) Send for lists of Carnations and Geraniums. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa. Uentlon Th» FlnrUts* BzcbaDcs wbea wrltlne CYCLAMEN Full of Bud and Bloom, i In. $10.00 per 100 Primula Obconio, 3 in. $ 3.00 per Uu Primula Obconlca, 4 In. S 6.00 per 100 C. WHITTON, City St.. Utica, N. Y. Mention The Floriata' Eioliange when writing. liFDAMIIIMS Thrifty young plants ^■■-■C^%l^i*Jr icy grownafewtoa pot. Sent free of soil— Nutt, Doyle, Elcard, Bniante. Btichner. Poitevine, Perbina, etc. $15.(jO per 1.000. <^iladioiI.— Gi-oirs fine Ml-stnres, 80c. per 100. ^A| pll^ Wellrnuted. Red's. Yellow's ^^'■-■-*-'*J and Guld-odged, $6.00. Fancy. $5.00 per 1000. Giant. $1.00 per 100. These two in many kinds, all of the brightest, showy colore. Terms cash with the order or C. O. D. List free. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention Ttie Florigti' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. Th»f« the kind ^ we make — have been aloce '73. JAS. III. DnTANT, Engraving 'a''iont Decoration Day. 50c. rer 100 mail : $2.50 per 1,000 express. Alternant I lera. Full Rooted strong, b'^st red and yellow. 5i)c. per lOOmall ; S4,50 per 1,000 express. i^ Florlotn" Rlxrh»(iL'» whpn wrltlnir R. C. MUMS $2.oo per loo, $15.00 per 1000 Willowbrook, Col. Appleton, V. Morel, Ivory. Qoldinlne, P. Pacific, T. Eaton, Y Chadwick, Mrs. Coomba, Polly Rose, Y. Eaton. A. J. Balfor, Pennsylvania. R. C. Coleus, 12 varieties. $1.00 per 100, tt'.OO per lono; Stevia Var, $1.00 per 100. $6.00 per 1000; Mme. Salleroi Qeranlums, 2V. iD. $3.00 per 100; Swalnsona, 2^i In. $3 0(1 per 100; Salvia, 2>.; In. S3.01) per lOU; Bellis Perennis (Pasles,! once transplanted, $1.00 per lOU; Dracaena indlvisa, C In. $6.00 per doz. JOS. H. SEAMaN & Co., 60 So, MAIN St.. Washington, Pa. Mfntlnn th*" FlorlBtn' Rxrhanfre when writing. :"!?"«« STOCK PLANTS Chrysanthemums For prices and varieties refer to Januarv 6th, 1906 Issue. CARNATION CUTTINGS 25 and 250 at 100, and 1000 rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Red Seed ling, 3-3% In. $10,00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burki, S4.00 per 100 ; Variegated Lawson, $5.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchant- ress, D. Whitney, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson, Fair Maid, Har- lowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lo'oo. GRAFTED ROSES 21/2 In. pots. Orders booked for Bride Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at JIO.OO per 100, $90.00 per 1000; Liberty, Klllarney and Kalserin A. Victoria, $15.00 per 100 $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock in tvery way. JAflES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES t^?^?,'^.^; ralia, strong field dlvlBlons, for 3 In. and larger, Sl.UO perdoz. ; $7.00 per 100 ; $56.00 per 1000. Im- proved Daisy, "Shasta." extra large field dlv- slona, which can be divided into three or more smaller ones. $2.60 per 100: $20.00 per lOOO. Not less than 60 at this rate. Begonia, 10 flowering varB., 2H In , $3.00 per 100. Colens, large ass. hybrids 2).6ln..$2.00perl00. Cineraria, Nana Grandifiora and Stellata. 2^11 in.. $2.00 per ICO. Geranium 10 standard var., 2 In. $1.50 per 100; Silver Edge, R.C., $1.00 per Kio. PetuniaH, Dreer'a strain, double. Giants of California, siotile fringed, R.C., $1 00 per 100. Heliotrope, dark and light, 75c. per 100. SKED— Alaska, CaUfornia and Westralia. 25c. per 1(10: $2.00 per 1000; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 2Fc. per 1500; $2.50 per oz. Hybrid Delphinium, Burbank strain, 25c. per pkt. ; $2.00 Deroz. Petunia. Giantof California, fringed, hand fertihzed. 60c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAL. Mention The Plorlsti' Exchange when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, including all shades, $10.00 per 1000; 10000 $80.00. Same varieties, 2d size $6.00 per 1000. Gladioli, choice mixed, No. 1 Si.OOO per 1000 Mixed No. % $1.75 per 1000. Qroff's Hybrid, a fine strain, $8.00 per 1000: No. 2, $4.00 per 1000. Childsii, original stock, $10.00 per 1000; No. 2, $6.00 per 1000. Groff's and Chlldslj. No. 4 and smaller $10,000 per bushel. Most of these will bloom under favorable conditions. Oriflamme, rich, dark maroon, larjre open flowers, long spikes. $9.00 per 1000. Dahlias, double, choice varieties, all classes, divided sorts. $3.50 per 100 ; same without names, $2.60 per 100. Spotted Calla, No, I, Si.oO per lon- one year. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. Trltoma Graodlflora, strong. $6.00 per 100. Sugar Maples, ■2 years. 10 to 18 Inch . $4.03 per 1000; 10000 $35.00. Lists feee. E. V. XBA8, CenterviUe, Ind. Uentlon The riorlata' Exchange when writing. 122 The Florists' Hxchange VICTORY Requires only ordinary culture. Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word. Wholesaled for $25.00 per hundred at Christmas. New York. News oJ the Week. The annual dinnar of the New York Florists' Club which will be held on Saturday, February 3, in the St. Denis Hotel, promises to be a very pleasant affair, and from present in- dications there is to be a large gather- ing at this annual feast. The second lecture of the free lec- ture course of the American Institute was given in the Berkeley Lyceum on Wednesday, January 24, at 3:30 p. m. George Powell was the speaker, the subject being "The Propagating of Trees and Plants by means of Seeds, Cutting.s, Grafting and Budding, and showing the Importance and Value of Selection." Many florists will welcome the in- formation that it is now possible to have their greenhouses fumigated with Hydrocyanic gas by an expert in that line. J. A. Meaglier makes an announcement in anotner column which, we believe will meet with a great many responses, as the use of this gas is dreaded by many florists although its effectiveness, when used, is appreciated by every one. Mr. Meagher has made a close study of this method of fumigating, and we believe has started a business that will be a most profitable one both to him and the florists who hire him U) do their fumigating. U. G. Scollay, of the firm of John A. Scollay, Brooklyn, was re-elected treasurer of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, at the twelfth annual meeting of that society held in New York last week. The Nassau County Horticultural Society holds its first annual dinner to-day (Saturday) at the Oriental Hotel, Glen Cove, L. I. The dinner is to be on the tables at 4 p. m., and no doubt those who attend will have a most enjoyable time. W. B. Fischer of Maspeth, L. I., has opened a retail store at 63 Lee avenue. Brooklyn, N. Y. H. Beaulieu, Woodhaven, had a narrow escape from suffocation a few nights ago by fumes of charcoal, which fuel he was using to heat his dwelling. He did not escape its ef- fects altogether, for while he was almost suffocated and making for the door so as to get some fresh air, he stumbled and fell, receiving a severe cut on his forehead. He thinks, how- over, that the accident was not so serious as it might have been. Henry S. Pennock, a brother of S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, is growing florists' green material at Neptune, Florida, and is shipping to W. S. Allen Co., a very fine grade of Asparagus plumosus in bunches that are realiz- ing 75c. each. Florida must be an ideal place for growing asparagus. The annual installation of officers of the Ne wjersey Floricultural Soci- ety will take place on Friday, Febru- ary 2, at 8 p. m. Many of the craft have gone to Boston this week to take in the an- nual convention and exhibition of the American Carnation Society, among whom wore: John Young, Alfred H. Langjahr, Frank H. Traendly, A. J. Guttman, Alex Wallace. We have also had many visitors in town stay- ing over a day or two on their way to Boston, among them: Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kasting, Wm. Scott. W. J. Pal- mer, of Buffalo: G. Asmus, Phil Haus- wlrth. Chicago, 111.: W. G. Saltford, Poughkeepsie, N. V., ann Mr. and Mrs. Carl Haffonburg. Mentor. Ohio. At a recent dinner given by Colgate & Company to their employees, Mc Knight & Chase. 990 Eighth avenue, used 40 center-pieces, and 700 strings of smllax upon the dinner table be- side many other flowera. Chicago. Florists' Association Meeting. The second meeting of the Retail Florists' Association of Chicago was held in Heyworth Building, East Madi- son street, Monday evening of last week a goodly number of members be- ing present. A report was read, and accepted, .of a meeting of the board of directors in which were urged concilia- tory measures of procedure as the most desirable in bringing about satis- factory results, and upholding the theory of moral suasion and diplomacy in preference to, or at least previous to. a declaration of war. By-laws as pro- posed by the directors, with some slight alterations, were adopted, defin- ing the duties of officers and establish- ing the third Monday of each month as the regular meeting night. The election of officers resulted in making permanent the temporary incumbents as follows: President, G. W. Walther, Jr., vice-president, Chas. Schneider; treasurer, C. H. Fisk; secretary, Henry Klunder. News of the Week. The Illinois State Florists' Association reports progress in its membership roll. Any persons desir- ing information regarding this or- ganization can obtain the same from any of the following gentlemen who compose the Board of Directors: James Hartshorne, Joliet; J. C. Vau- ghan, P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago; W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood; John WllUns, Danville, 111. Joe Trinz, of Lubliner & Trinz, re- turned last week from West Baden where he has been recuperating since the holidays. Wiliam Dittman, New Castle, Ind., was a last-week's visitor to Chicago. Oji his recent visit he procured mater- ial for the erection, this Spring, of an addition to his present glass area, consisting of three houses, 3 50 by 30 feet, 9 feet to the gutters, to be de- voted exclusively to the cultivation of American Beauty roses. The prize list for the flower show to be held next November will be pub- .lished shortly and we are pleased to state appropriates in premiums the generous sum of $4,500. The carnation meeting of the Flor- ists' Club will be held during Febru- ary, the particulars of which will be announced later. The E. F. Winterson Company are offering this week a pre-inventory sale on supplies. Notwithstanding the request <-)l' "No flowers," accompanying the an- nouncement of Marshall Field's ob- sequies there were large offerings by the many admirers of Chicago's great- est merchant. The local press, as usual, exagerated the situation. "The Yellow" reporting "A gigantic sheaf of American Beauty ro.'ses of 3000 blossoms. As the cost of these Is $1 apiece the bouquet cost just $3,000. As a matter of fact the bill to be col- lected for the bouquet referred to calls (or a check of two hundred dol- lars. However, the offerings were elegant, the market being practically cleaned of orchids, American Beauty roses and Illy of the valley. All of the higher class retailers contributed to the occasion. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., was a recent visitor. The Retailers* Association will hold a meeting at Heyworth Hall on Mon- day evening, January 29. C. W. McKellar reports a remark- able sale of orchids, mostly cattleyas, totaling one thousand most of which were sent to the Field mansion on Prairie avenue on Thursday of last week. At two hours before closing time on Saturday evening, Kennicott Brothers were ru.shing a sale of 10,800 ferns to complete a total of an even 3,000,000, they had handled in one year and twenty days. Another million now In cold storage are found In excellent condition. REED & KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and ffa ^DlfiTfi' Uanutacturers of ■ t \^ n I 9 I 9 New York Agents for OaldweU'a, UentloD The FlorlsU' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilai. Elxcbange wben writing. WM G. DONALDSON 0. A. PLUMB VIOLETS Dutche^^ County Violet Co. Wholesale Florists, (M. A. Pdbdt, Manager) 38 West 29th Street, New York We handle a full line of Cut Flowers. Telephone, 2877 Mil di. Consignments Solicited Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921*5243 Madison Sq. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Annoaocefflent to the Trade. We beg to announce that we have purchased the property and business of L. K. Peacock, Inc., including the entire stock of the Peacock Dahlias, and will continue the business on a more extensive scale. We have secured the services ot Mr. L. K. Peacock and all the experts who have been associated with him. Mr. Peacock has been identified with the trade for the past twenty years, and during that peroid has produced such noted varieties as Nymphaaa, Clifford W. Bruton, William Agnew, Miss May Lomas, Storm King, Snow Clad, and over fifty other standard varieties, not to mention the Twentieth Century and the subsequent century collections. The past season was a most favorable one for Dahlias, and as every plant bloomed freely, we offer our stock as the best grown, and absolutely true to name. We are prepared to fill all orders promptly and are now bookinS contracts for 1907. Our 1906 catalogue will be ready for distribution early in February, and will be mailed to each of our customers and others upon application. David Herbert tgj. Son, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc., ATCO, NEW JERSEY. Uentlan The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. Buffalo. News Notes. Wm. Scott, W. F. Kasting, W. J. Palmer, and Mr. Guenther of Hamburg, N. T. will leave Monday evening, January 22, for the Carna- tion show, to be held in Boston. Chas. Netsch, the wholesale florist has returned from an extended trip through the East, visiting New York, Boston, and all the prominent grow- ers in that section of the country securing and looking for stock for his fast increasing business, and re- ports his visit very satisfactory. The red Lawson carnations Palmer is cutting at Lancaster are the cynos- ure of all eyes. Mr. P. R. Pierson of Tarrytown, N. T. was in this city on business the fore part of last week, looking for new novelties in carnation sports. The florists are hoping to have this fine weather continue until McKlnley's Birthday, which ought to make one of the largest sales days on record. If stock continues coming In as plenti- fully as it has been, mere will be enough carnations to supply the de- mand. D. B. Long has one of the neatest and most attractive McKinley Birth- day Cards the writer has had the lileasure of seeing. It is something that can be used in the window and not the least objectionable, more the work of art than the ordinary show card generally used for that purpose. C. Sandiford has begun putting some of his fine stock in the new AUbright conservatorle.^, which by the way, are about completed. He claims in another year he will have some of the finest stock in this vicinity, and anybody acquainted with Charlie knows that he is no idle boaster. The old houses will be utilized for fruit, growing peaches and grapes. W. H. G. New Bedford, Mass. Trade Notes. The past week has seen a very decided change in the cut flower marliet, business being about as dull as it is through the Summer months. Regular prices now prevail. Carna- tions are bringing 60c. and 75c. per dozen; roses from $1.50 to $2 per dozen; violets, $1.50 per hundred. A few sweet peas are coming in, but the stems are rather short as yet. A great many of the florists are talk- ing of going to the Carnation Soci- ety's Boston show. This is a good chance for them, as it may be a good many years before it will be held near home again. E. H. Chamberlain, has leased the greenhouse of Wm. G. Kraber on North street. Mr. Kraber is to run the house for Mr. Chamberlain, who will build another house in the Spring. S. S. Peckham, of Sixth street, is out with a new delivery wagon; it is from the West, we understand. Big batches of carnation cuttings are now being put into sand; stock Is looking fine and healthy. Richard E. Nofftz, Kempton street, is to open a new flower store soon, on William street. All wish him success in his undertaking. HORTICO. PASSAIC. N.J.— Hansen & Lunstead are producing some flne carnations this season. Business was lively last week . Both Hundertniark & Mc- Allister had several rush orders of good size, which were promptly filled. January 27, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange 123 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlssloD Merchants In CUT flowers ORCHIDS AJ ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35y tlie liandred aaleas otlier'wlse noted. I A Bkactt, fancy — special I " extra No. 1 ' " No. a S " No. 8 M Bride, 'Maid, fancy — epc'l e ** extra ee " No. 1 I " No. 2 Golden Gate [ Liberty I Mme. Abel Chatenay adiantum Cboweandm abparaou8 " PlumosuH, bunches *' Sprengerl, bunches Callas Cattletas Daisies Cypbipeditjms Hyacinths, Roman 60.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 S.OO lo.OO 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .50 .75 25.00 10.00 15.00 8.00 35.00 .50 10.00 1.60 75.00 35.00 25.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 35.00 12.00 .76 1.50 50 00 25.00 toT20.00 to 12.00 60.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 r Inrr grades, all colors •» ( White, g Standard .S Varieties 1 Pink Red Yel. & Var.. White Pink Red Yel. & Var.. e *Fancy— fc. ("The highest • grades of C9 standard var.) I Novelties Lilac, per bunch Lilies Lilt of tbe Valley Mignonette, ordinary ...«..., fancy Narcissus, Paper White " yellow Pansies, per dozen bunches. SUILAX Sweet Peas, per bunch Violets " special Tulips 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .75 to 1.60 2.50 2.60 2.50 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 1.50 .00 to 15.00 .50 to 3.00 .00 to 3.00 .00 to 15.00 .50 to 2.00 .00 to 5.00 .50 to .75 .00 to 12.00 .06 to .10 .35 to .60 .60 to .75 .00 to 5.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist S'.'d'^r„"s'4ur? 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beatitx. Bridesmaid, Bride, Libertx, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations ^irori'ur.;; JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK w. C. Horan S5 West 28th St., INEW YORK TELEPHONE, U62-1463 riADISON SQUARE CUT RUOWERS AT WHOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street, New York Teleihone: :?.!'.« ^lAi.isos Square Mention Tbe Florlate' Bxchange when writing. 20 Years' Experience. Tel. 4878 Madison Sq, John 8eligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street, N EW YO R K OPPOSITE N. Y. OUT FLOWER CO. Everything In Cut Flowers. Oonalgnments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mention The FlorlBts' Bicbsnge when writing. SLINN&THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- ments Solieited. Telephone: S864 Madison Square Fi:.\NK II. Tk,\t:n'IiL^ RLE-S Si ilENCli TRAENDLY & SCHENCK "Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET. NEW YORK and CrX FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones: 798 end 799 MADISON l^Q^ARe Ci.iX^ir,NME.\"rs .S'lLiriTEIi MentloD Ibg Florlit** BtechKBge whg wrttlaj. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 44CS^4»>i MADISON SQUARE MentloB the FloriBts' Hichaiure wbea wrtt)ng- THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Tlorist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 Madison Square conslgDinents ol Choice Flowers sollclled IfentloD Tbe Florlsti' Bzcliance whe> wrltliic. J24 The Florists' ExchariR-e The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^""r.^-:"o^^^^^^^^^ DOVBLB VIOI.ETS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLOWERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelpliia Mention The Florists' Eicbaoge when writing. SAMUEL S. PENHOGK THE Wholesale Flerlst of Philadelphia WHITE VIOLETS $.50 per .00 and WHITE LILACS 7sc. per bunch Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. We have the NOVEI^TIES and STAPI^CS 504 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Mention The Florists* BEAUTIES ROSES CARNATIONS VALLEY Eachange when writing. MIGNONETTE PANSIBS BABT PBIMKOSES VIOLETS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS LILIES ROMAN HYACINTH BOX-WOOD SPRATS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADtLPHIA lu-t. Maikft ;ina Cliestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telei.li.ui.': -[ii-cr.-X. Mention The Florists* Wichange when writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES Are Made By Edwards & Docker Co. PHILADELPHIA Get Prices Save Money Mention nie Florlsta' Bzehange when wrltlDg. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wliolesale Florists r5(6-l8 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Flowers Open EvenlcKB until 8. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHARLES H.NETSCH Wholesale Commission Florist CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 355 Ellicott Street, BtfPALO, N. V. Long DiBtainre Telfphone Uentlon The rlorllti' Bzchanta when writing. CALL ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROMPT DELIVERY Carnations, Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac Uentlon Tbe Florlsta* Bxctaange when wrltlDg. 1 1 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA "W'li-.iD si»iiij.a.:x: -a.itid E.A.STER LILIES * Prompt Reports" Business hours: 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. ^VHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1221 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Cmrnations % iSpecialtr No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and lierstone *Phonr«. Wholesale Prices of Cut FloNvers-Per 100 Boston Jan. 22, 1906 to 70.00 to to.oo to 20.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 to 16.U0 40.00 2U.00 10.00 ii.OO 10.00 600 «.00 2.60 3.00 3.00 3.0O 3.00 4.00 i.OO 4.00 to to to to to 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.0b 6.00 6.00 6.00 .76 2.00 2.00 4.00 to to to to to to to to to 1.26 to 60.00 to I to 12.00 to to to ... . to to I to 12.00 to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to .60 to to to to , .76 Buffalo Jan.2l, 1906 60.00 to 30.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 to 5 00 to 4.00 to .... to 2.00 to i.5'3 to 2.60 to 2.60 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to to .60 to 40.00 to 10.10 to 12.00 to to to to to to 16.00 to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 12.00 to .60 to .76 to .... to .... to .... to 61.00 60.00 25.00 16.00 16.00 12.00 10.00 8 00 12.00 I'elbo 12.00 6.00 2.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.O0 i!o6 50.00 18.00 16.00 18.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 16.00 .76 1.00 Detroit Jan. 21, 1906 8.00 to 26.00 to . to ., to 10.00 6.00 to 12.00 to .. to to 6.00 5.00 to 10.00 to to to 10.00 to 8.00 to 60.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 2.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 1.00 25 00 16.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 to to to to to to to to 2.00 to 60.00 to 25.00 to to 12.60 to to to to to 18.00 to 18.0P to 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 16.00 to 1.00 to to to to 1.60 CiaclnnatI Jan. 20, 1906 Names^and Varieties miwaukee Jan. 22, 19C6 5.00 3.00 3.00 19 42.00 to to to I to 10.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 to s.oo to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 36.00 to 15.00 to to to A. BEiUTT, fancy— special " extra No. 1 " Culls & Ordinary Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special. . w *' extra • " No. 1 S " No. 2 M Golden Qate I K. A.Victoria I Liberty Meteor "• Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior gradee, all colors M ^STANnABD .STabigtibb '•Fancy to to to 16.00 to 4.00 to to to 15.00 to 1.00 , to .. , to .. , to .. . to .. White., Pink Red Yellow & Yar... White Pink Red Yellow & Yar.. (•The highest grades of ^ Stand. Tar.) I. Novelties.'. Adiantum ,, AsPARAODB, Plum. & Ten '* Sprengerl, bunches.. Callas Chbysanthemdms, ordinary " fancy Dahlias Daisies Gladiolus Lilies, Harrlsll *' Longlflorum Lilt of the Valley Mignonette, ordinary •' fancy Shilax Violets, ordinary *' fancy le.oo 12.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.U0 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 to 26.00 to 20.00 (O 15 60 to 8. 00 to 10.00 to 8.01 t . 6 00 to 4.10 to lO.Oli to 8.00 to 10.00 to to 8.00 to to 1.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to i; CO to 6.00 to to 1.00 I to 30.00 to to 12,50 to to to ... Pbii'deipbial Plttaburg Jan. 23, 1906 Jan, 24, 1906 .60 to to to to to 16.00 to 3.00 to 3 00 to 4.00 to 20.ro to .60 to .75 to to 60.00 to 40.00 to 25.00 to 12.60 to to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to to to 50.00 to to 2.00 to 2 00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to to 50.00 to to to to to to to 12.60 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 12.60 to .51 to .76 to .... to .... to .... to 75.00 60.00 30.00 16.0U 15.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 12.00 30.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 i.50 50.00 75.00 16.00 6.011 4.00 6.00 15.00 .75 1.00 to.oo to 25.0U to 12.50 to to to 10.00 to 6.00 to to t.OO to to 6.00 to to 4.00 to to .76 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to .... to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 3.00 to 1.00 to 30.00 to 12.00 to 12.00 to to to to to to 12.60 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 12.50 to .60 to to to to to 60.00 30.00 16.00 5.00 16.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 16.00 St. Louis Jan. 22. 1906 8.00 i.'oD 2.00 2.00 2.00 's.b'o 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.511 40.00 26 00 16.00 16.00 i.m 3 00 4.00 15 on 1.26 40.0C 10 60.00 20.00 tij 36.00 10.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8.00 0.00 to 4.00 to to to 3.00 to ... . to 3.00 to 8.00 .... to 3.00 to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3 00 to 3.011 to 3.00 to to to 1.00 26.00 to 50.00 26.00 to 6J.00 lO.liO to 12.60 to to to to to .... to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 to 12.50 to 16.00 36 to .50 ... to ... to ... to ... to i 00 5.00 3.00 8!o6 6.00 2.10 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrijil Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furnlah .at Bliort notice. NA/ELCH BROS. PROPRIBTORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET J5 Providence Sf., 9 Chapman PI. Kiaserine Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation ITlce accordins to duality of coods. Lona Distance Telephone C267 and 6268 Mention Tbe I'lorlats' EsehanKe when n-rltlng. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POllWOIIH Do. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Kentlon The FlorUta* Ezobanre when -vHtinB. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. MpDtlon Tbe Florleti' Elxcbange wheo wrltlog. lilorciister lloDiiiiivaioiles Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOW^ERS I'roinpt attention g:lven all orders. WORCESTER, MASS. HIILTON k HUNKEl CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MaMufactuicrs of WIKE liKSICNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'liuiie. 3!;Un 874. V. 0. Box loa Mention The Florlsta* Bbtchange when writing. GHHS.I.SGHHEFFEBFLOBILGO. Wholesale Department ONLY COMMISSION H0U5B HERE High quality Wanted, Best market in the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo. Mention The FloristB* Exchange when writlnr. COLLECTIONS We find this iathe best time in the year to malte collections. Florists and others feei rich and friendly during the holidays. So why do you not send at once for collection your overdue accounts to THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, New York. Mention tbe FloHgta' Bxehanite wbep writing. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Supplies* 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list pittvhlirn Da and prices on large orders, rttt ^uui %§f ■'•» MentJop the WXoriBtm' B»chang« whe» writing Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS Aiid all kinds of SeaBon- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wiiolesale Commission Florist AL«e DEALER IN rLGRIBTB' SUPPLjEB AND WIRE OESiaNB 38387 EMIcoM St. BUFFLAO. N.Y. GITE tra A TBIAL WE OAN PLEASE TOn Mention Tbe FloriBts' Exobange when writing. N.LECAKES&CO. 53 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1314 Aladlson Square Stands at Oat Flower Exchange Ooogan BldK., W. 2etb Street h 34tb Street Out Flower Market. Speoialtikb: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lenco- thoe Sprays. Holly, Frinceaa Pine and all klndB of EverKreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Uentloa tke riorlsts' liekaan wkam writlu. January 27, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 125 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRONVERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, Shipping orders our 8pecatlt> 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FRKE. E. F. WINTERSON CO.. Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Ifentlon The Ftorlnts* Bxcbanare when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CHICAGO Consignments Solicited UeotloD the riorliti* Bzcbance when wrlttofl. GEO. REINBERG Kri'f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care of yonr orders at reasonable prioee. Prompt Attentlon- 51 Wabash Avenue. CniCAOO, ILL. Uvntlon "Hie Florlati* Bxcbanfe when wrttlDK. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FL01VE.RS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CI1ICAC0 Ueotlon the Florist.' BiehsBK. when wrltliw. E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SODllieni ffli Silai And FloriBtB* Hardy Decorative Supplies EVEROREEN, ALA. Mention The Florlsti' EzohaDge when writlnr. STANDAKD FOR QDALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH. MARION, N. C. Sold In New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia, 8.8. Pennocfc; Providence. BeDDie& Pino: Buffalo, Wm. F. KaatinK; Cleveland, Cleveland Cut Flower Co.; Scranton, Scran ton Florist Supply Co ; PittBbnrg, Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Kxchange; Cincinnati, 0. E. Oritchell; Baltimore, FloriBts' Eicbange; Bramp- ton. Ont., Bale Estate. Uentlon Hie Florists' Blzchange when writing. L G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA UcnttoB Tb« norlat.' Eicta.nir. when writlnr CIIA$.W.McHELLAR Orclnids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 51 Waba»h Ave., Chicago UentloD The Florists' Bxchanre when Trrltlng. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CniCAOO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THi! ilnieriiiaD Garantioii Trice, $3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO.. Ltd. 2 Duane Street, New York Ail NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser Jflls Is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly liy all Hortiirultural trauers. U ib also taken hy over 1000 of the best Continental honaea. Annual snbBi-Tiptiona to cover coat of postane. t& cents. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Aganis for THE AMERICAN CARNATIOK Umtl.. Th. Florlsta' ■zc^airn wb« writlna >» Wholesale Pricesof Cut Flowers, Ghicago, Jan.23,1906. Prices (|uoted are by the iimnlred unless otHer^yJse noted. R08H8 Amerlcaii Beauty Extra long stems per doz-| to 3G-lnchBteme " | 5.00 to 30- inch stems " to 24-lnch atoms " j... to ao-Inch stems " ' to 18-lnch stems " ! to 16-liich stems " to 12-lnch stems " to 8-Inch stems ... " to Bride' Maid, fancy special. 12.00 to extra 10.00 to No. 1 6.00 to No. 2 3.00 to Golden Gate 5.00 to K.A.Victoria 4.00 to Liberty to Meteor 6.0u to Perle ,. 5.00to Orchitis— Cattleyas.perdoz to SMILAX 12.0*t to VioiETS, ordinary 25 to " fancy 75 to LILY OF THE VALLEY | 3.00 tO 6.00 6.00 4.U0 4 00 3 00 2.00 2.0O 1.25 .75 lO.UU 8 OO 5.011 10.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 16.00 .75 1.00 4.00 CARIfATIOPiB Standard Vaeieties ♦Fancy White I to Pink I to Red 1 to yellow & var.... 2.50 to White B.OOto .(Thohlgh Pliik ' a.OOto est grades I Epii 8.00 to ot Sta'd var I Yellow S: var ' 3.00 to Novelties to .75 to .35 to .36 to .16 to to to ADIANTUSr ASPARAGUS. Plum. & Ten Bprengerl, bunches. Oallas CHKvsANTHEMrMs. o» dinary. . . •* fancy DAHLIAS DAISIES - ItLADIOLDS Lilies. Harrlsli '• ' Longlflorura MiGNONJSTTE.ordlnary •• fancy to . to to 16.00 to to 4.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.50 8.50 4.110 5.00 4.00 5.00 "i.bb .50 .5 ■ .18 6.00 lO.OO THE AMERICAN CARNATION^^'^/^ A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. & PIB. CO. LTD., 2 tO 5 DuaDe St., NCW YOPh Mention The Plorlsti' Ercbange when writing. Worcester, Mass. News of the Week. Mis.s U. Ma.U(le Webb, daughter of Guurge D. Webb ot the Webb Gran- ite Construction Co., of this city, and Le.slie Eugene Thomp.son, a wholesale florist of New Yorlt, were married January 17, at St. John's Episcopal Church. The church was very ela- borately decorated by C. D. Macltle, and at the home ot the bride the decorations were also very fine. H. F. Littlefleld has a contract for another large wedding for the forepart ot February. Mr. Little- fleld's loss from the lale fire over his store was adjusted tor about $151. January 22, the florists were kept busy by three large funerals, and all connected with the P(jst Office. One was that of C. W. Putnam, assis- tant postmaster, another that of the wife ot F. W. Chase, head of the stamp department, and the third was the wife of General Piclcett a former postmaster. In each case the floral tributes were numerous and very handsome. The Worcester Conservatories re- port differently from the other florists. They have had more funeral work this month than during any three months before. On filling orders they cannot produce half stock enough. January 20, they had their heaviest funeral work. It was for the wife ot Geo. W. Jackson, one ot the superintendents of the Ameri- can Steel & Wire Company. One of the pieces was a gates a,iar 4 ^ feet high, and a pillow 3 '^ ft. across, be- sides other small pillows and set pieces. WORCESTER, MA.SS. — C. R. Rus- sell, for many years manager of the seed and agricultural store ot F. A. Lincoln & Co., has severed his con- nections with that .store. July 1, 190.5, the business was purchased by E. A. Cowee, who is gradually draw- ing out of the agricultural trade. Mr. Russell has not fully decided what he will do although he has several propositions to consider. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choioe stocK, full weight, 60-lb. case, $7.00; 26-lb case, $3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $.1.75 per 5000. LEUCOTHeBignB, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, fold- ing and blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FKSTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. UCUDV U DnDIUCnu f, rn 8&11ProvincoSt. Boston. Mass. HCnnT Ml nUblNoUN & bU., L. D. Telephone, Main 261B. Mention tbe florlBti* Exchanxe when writiDK. 126 The Plorists' Exchange ONE TYPE OF THE WEATHERED BOILER The Old Stand-By^lntroduoed by Thos. W. Weathered, 1859. The Same Outsides It Had 47 Years^Ago But New Insides Have Made it More Powerful Just as durable as ever. SEND FOR CATALOG WEATHERED COMPANY Designers and Builders of Greenliouses 46 & 48 Marion Street, New York Iffntinn Th» FlnrlntB* RxchaDKe wbeo wrltlnff. Mptitlon The I-'lorlPtP* Exrhnncp nt'pn writlne. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. GREENHOUSE HEATING 1133 BROAD-WAY. Cor. 26th STREET. NEW YORK Uentlon The Plorlsts' Exchange when writing. iKOTEEN Aphis PUNK) THE OBieiNflLANDfiENUINE ^j^NfCOTINfFOWIIiANr NirORH^ALTOEffOVEl Ely IwrTATED BUT NEVER tflUAUO DON r Af CE.pt inferior IMrTATIONS PRICE 60= PER BOX OF 12 SHLETS teso ptRCASE OF TWEl^E BOXES. CMCOTINE MFG.CO. ^ST. LOUIvS. MO Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltliig. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets onr Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention Thp FlnrlatH' BTrhance when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. "WEBER (Si. CO. 10 Desbro&ses St., New York Wentlon The Florliti' teeliamw wh«n writing. or all Kinds for Florists' Use Boxed — stones — Galvanized tor Tying and Stringing Beds. Kose and Lily Stakes, Carnstiou Supports, etc. Special Oataloquk. SPENCER WIRE CO.. Worcester. Mass. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. A STIC A ^i^qfeenhouseqlazin^ USE IT NOW, F.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., NCW VORK I Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE -,^, PLANTS. USED EAR FUMIGATION '^A OR SPRAYIMO, INDOORS OR OUT 3--^^ 200 POUNDS lOBACCO IN 0»£ M NIKOTtffi NICOTINE MF6. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Uentlnn tte iriorteti' ■ieh«»»» wbm writliw^ SHEEP MANURE DKEED AND GKOUND Mixes immediately with the soil WKITE US FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Mention The FlnrlHt*' Richance when writing- [ 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANUFACTURED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samplt^s free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Sheep iVianure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON CHfton, N. J. MpntloD The Flnrlflti* Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies. Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ol Flower Pots Is larger than any concern In the World Onr Stock Is always Large and Complete Main Offlc« and Factory, ;i3 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. UentloD Tlie Florist*' Exchange when wrlUos. Providence, R. I. News of tlie Week. History tails to recall a day in Midwinter with a prevailing tempera- ture comparing favorably with that registered here, January 21. With the mercury lingering around 8 0 degrees, no one could reasonably doubt the fact that bulbous stock is starting out- of-doors; while on country hillsides are to be found violets and "pussy" willows in bloom. Macnair has been showing a very effective window display of Enchan- tress carnations, callas and roses, the latter being the finest seen in thi-5 city during the week jjast. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn., was a visitor among the growers in this vicinity last week. His report of carnation stock generally, as seen throughout the New England states, hardly compares with the conditions ol a year ago; plants being nut so far advanced and consequently late In productiveness. James F. Barclay, of Pawtucket, is showing the largest and finest display of Harrisii lilies to be found in this state. He has an enormous stock of azaleas and other seasonable Easter stock in reserve for that occasion. Intelligence of the sad and untimely demise of James A. Budlong, the vet- eran grower of Chicago, occasioned deep regret among growers and the trade in general throughout this, his native state. His annual bicycle pil- grimage to his old family home was always, productive of many interesting reminisences. Expressions of condol- ence toward the bereaved family are heard whereever the deceased was known. The House of Representatives ap- propriated $5,000, at its regular ses- sion last week, to be used as a fund toward the suppression of the gypsy moths which are threatening the de- vastation of our forests. Professor Wheeler, of the State Experiment Station has been influential in pro- moting the crusade against these parasites, and, basing his advice es- pecially upon the experience of the contiguous State of Ma.ssachusetts, has joined with others in urging timely action toward preventing an unwel- come visitation of the desti-uctive pests. The Park avenue Greenhouses, Auburn. R. I., have three very prom- ising houses of carnations. Enchan- tress, Mrs. Lawson, Boston Market and Queen are the leading varieties in evidence. Although somewhat handicapped by the construction of the houses which were built for vege- table growing, and the tact that the carnation stock propagated late and housed late, the proprieter is growing nice flowers that bring good prices. The exodus of carnationists from various sections of the country en route to Boston, was noticeable on Monday; the advance guard coming to New England early so as to be able to visit some of the local growers be- fore the opening of the convention. Local papers announce bequests of $5,000 each to the Johnston Brothers by the will of a deceased uncle in New York. G. S. W. Des Moines, la. News Items. The Florists' Club held its regular meeting at the Iowa Seed Company's store Tuesday evening, January 16. Considerable discussion was had over the advisability of hold- ing periodical flower and plant ex- hibits and inviting the public free of charge. C. N. Page got nearly home from his Eastern trip without any mishap until his train stalled in an Iowa .snowdrift. He remained there for one whole day, which, he says, he lost. Chas. Gay , the Ingersoll avenue florist, has been nominated for alder- man in the First Ward. The Alpha Floral Company has just completed a new tin ceiling. It is a pleasing design ana enhances the general appearance of their well-kept store. It is reported on good authority that M. J. Wragg has been awarded the contract to landscape the Fair Grounds, three hunarecl acres. He has also secured a contract to lay out and plant the grounds of the Mount Pleasant Hospital. This is a State institution and comprises some sixty acres. W. TRILLOW. January 37, 1906 The Plori-st-s' Hxohange 127 SfANDARD FLOWER POTS rat-kfd in small crates, easy to handle. rri< lS00 2in.i>tJtsii i:iatL-.S4.KH IBCISH " 6.25 15(h) 2 Hi '* COO loco 3 6 CO 800 3> CO 8 " " 8.1W HAND MADE 48 0 in. pots in crate, $3.00 4S 10 " " 4 m s.fio 4.80 4 80 24 11 24 12 12 14 CIG Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowrrs, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, cli-. TiMi per cent, ulf I'd ca&li with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Au|[u»t liiilLir .V Sons.Ai;ls.,SI Biirclay St-.X.Y.t Itj Mention The Floriatg' Exchange when writing. Syracuse RED POTS 'As Clear as a bell.' Syracuse Red Pots areclear because they are made of strong- est clay. Molded rif^ht— dried right -burned rlf;ht. Your bualuese card will bring 1906 cata- logue and Price List. Syracuse Pottery Co., SyraouRe, ?>'. Y. Mention The Florlata* Exohange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Kotlcr bearing, self-oiling de- vice antoniatio stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus m the market. write for catalogue and prlcei before placing your orders elee- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Florists' Exohange when writing. "Absolutely Safe and Reliable." Ask Your Friendfi. THEY COME AND CO The other builders of TANKS AND TOWERS but the AV. E. CAI.mVEI.I, COMPANY has Kone on buildinE tanks and towers for twenty-five years. The worst of the busi- DGsfl is that Caldwell Tanks and Towers nev-r wear out. Those erected a quaiter of century ago are stl'l i-landinp. THE W. E. CALDWELL CO.. LOUISVILLE, KY THE norticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Purjjosc for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, AVhlte Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Pit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Holds Glass Firmly See the Point 43" PEERLESS Olazlne I'ointx »rt ttiebfBt. No rii;hiii or I'-'ru. Box of 1.000 I'oiiita 75 els. poitpatd. OENBT A. DREER. | 714 CfaMtnnt St., PbMft.,Pa. ' Mention The Florist*' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE DESIGNER and BUILDER Greenhouse Material VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for prices IJ-» A ^ & I Ik V Van Houtcn Avenue, • ^AOOlVI JKKSEV CITY, N.J. scoiiay iDViDcliiie Boiieis FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM Boilers that respond quickly and are unequaled for their efflclency, simplicity of con- struction and economy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Genuine Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) at lowest market prices. HOR ICULTURALBUILDINGolEVERY DESCRIPTION JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. G. 8COLLAY, Mgr. Kstablishecl 43 Yeare Mention Thp FK.rlHtB' Brohange when writing. I The' Standard Ventilating Machinery I The nriplnal machiue with self • I oiliuy cupH ; the most powerful, I least complicated, very com- I pact, with ease of operation. |Tiie New l>nplex Gutter, I over six miles in use and highly I recommended ; the only drip I proof gutter in the market. I The Standard Return I Steam Trap has no equal for I BimpUcity or ita workings, I Catalojaie free. JE. HIPPARD, YoangstowB, 0. Uentlon the Florists' Bxetaange when writing. mi\ GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 2701, 1899. Send for Catalogue. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and ico off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter Is on exhibition at Cbicago Flower Growers' Market. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCft flUmS im lOOf iLPi-OttlS. VE^TILATISiG APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZIJiG PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DIILER, C4SKEY & CO. Successors to JFNNIN6S BBOb BSHD roB OtacrLAaB S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK, STS. PHILADELPHIA, PA Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 'Best Greenhouse Material." The best is the cheapest in the end. "Cheap" greenhouse material is expensive. It costs just as much to erect houses with poor material as it does with the best — usually more. The house must be often repaired and the work and cOst of erecting soon repeated. The progressive florist uses the best as he knows it pays to pay for quality. Send for an estimate on your present needs and let us tell you about our material — the best material. John C.Moninger Co. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Menrlon The Florists' Exchance when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL PIPE ~^^MBeil8asH FITTINGS iPlp FiaiDiiSaiiilllats GLASS Everything Furnished for Building S. JACOBS & SONS, ^.Ifini'^^^. Brooklyn, N.Y. Twin Section We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, u3lng only the very highest gr;ide ol Gulf Cypress in their construction. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, I or Range, for his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us, L PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE IIOT=BE0SASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittiflgs,Etc.,Etc. ^ LockisANixLumderCo. . LOCKJisANDA Montinn The Florlstn' Bxcbange whpn ^yriring- EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^^""altlheb^sr^ Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Uentlon The Florists* E^xchange when writing. J28 The Florists' Hxchange January 27, 1906 WHOLESILE TRADE LIST A8PABAGC8 PI.UM08C8, strong. Sin. pots, 760. per doz., tS.OO per 100; IH In. pots, 50o. per doz., $1.00 per 100. A8PAKAOU8 COMOKKNSIS, from 3 In. pota, stronK, 75c. per doz., tS.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS SPBENOERl.etrong.Sln. pots. 7So. per doz.. $5.00 per 100; 2H In. pots, 50o. per dor.. $3.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; from AH In. pots. $1.50 perdoz.,»10.00perl00. CLE MATIS PANICULATA, i In. pots. »1.60 8er doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz.; 1.00 per 100. „ PARI8 DAISY, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. NEW PARIS DAISY, Queen Alexandra, 2W In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. EUONTMCS, golden, variegated, from 6 in. pots, large plants splendid for Window Boies, $2.00 per doz. PRIMOIiA OBCONICA, from 2ii in. pots, 50o. per doz., $3.00 per 100. ABUTILON SAVITZII, strong 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz.. $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS from pota: 8. A. Nntt, John Doyle Mme. Theabaud, LaFavorlte, and otner standard varieties, f 2.00per 100; Swainsona Alba, 2 in. pots, 60c. per doz., tH.OO per 100. Abntllon Savitzii, 2 in. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttines.Coleus. Verschaffetltii. Helio. trope, " Aeeratum, Little Gem," Feverfew, Scar- let Sage. Lobelias. 75c. per 100: Abutilon Sa- vitzii, Swainsona Alba, $1 .00 per 100. Ceioei B 11th A Koy streets, • tlOtUt, PHILADELPHIA. pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.BO A.T DELAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET. CHICAGO ITS A STRANGE THING HOW THIS "PUT OFF HABIT" GETS HOLD OF ONE, AND RIGHT IN THE FACE OF THE FACT THAT DELAYS ARE MONEY LOSERS Most of us sort of prick up when it comes to losing money, bnt not half of us know just exactly where the losing comes in. There is one thing we can set you straight on ; if you are going to build a greenhouse this Spring, then get about it — get the thing under way, — have "a peep o' the morn" start of the other fellow ! BURNHAM-HITGHINGS-PIERSONCO. - »'»^- '"--'- Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers ■W^ Boilers made of the beat of material, shell firebox (heetB and heads of steel, water space all around front, Bidea and back). Write for information. U<>nt1r>ii Tb# Flniintfi' Bxftaaiv^ whm wrIHne I I 33 BROADWAY Cor. 26th ST., N. Y. BOSTON BRANCH: 819 TREMONT BUILDING Mention The Florists' Exchanjrp when writing. haven't the money maker, — you can't expect to save money if you don't order the money maker at a saving time, — the time is now. SEHD FOR CATALOGUE M-G. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE POUNEJULEi Karlit^Bi ami easiest worked. (.'arrifs uff surplus water; aiiiiiits air to the eoil. j In- k i-reaseB the value. Acres uf swampy lami reclaimed and made fertile. I Jiiokson'n Ruud*! Drain Tile meets every regiiiremeiit. We also make Sewer j I'nie, Red and Ftre Hriek, I 'bimney Tops. Kiieauatic Side Walk Tile, etc. Write fur what yuu waut aud prices. JuUN U. JACK8UN, go Third Its., llbuj, H. Y. Mention The Florists' BzchsDRe when wiitlnir. MoDseiaieiiai JL Hot Bed Sasii of Louisiana Cypress and Wasliingtoii_Re(l Cedar FACILITIES INCREASED ^^BB^P ODR PRICES RIGHT | SO OUR GRADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Cuaranleed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sua dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN..RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Ueady foT prompt shipment VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new ot reconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed, lUustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. v FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd st . CHICAGO. Xlontlon ThP riorl^tn* KTfhnncp whpn wrltlne. NICDTICIDE Uentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Write tor Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new nouses. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Ifentlon Tbe Florlsti* Bzcbanse when writing. '^.^i^ ^«^«^^t>^£4^«ai.^>i>^b(^A« ..f^.^^A.^.^^ta^Ai.^U,^ .J^.Jit.^CJ:CJiCJtCJ4>J< A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal DcSigfiS IHPORTtR AND 9EALIR IN TLORISTS' SIPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '""."t^rsAV^r NEW YORK ^ OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406. 408, 410, 412 East 34th SL n WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE ' MenttoD 1^ T*orl8ts' Bxctaansre when wrltlnr. cnip riA^PER^ WATERPROOF CREPE PAPER, Red Porto Rico Mats Beech Spravs BASKETS In Large Assortment HeNi) FOR Catalog H. BAYERSDORFER & C0.^°%tf,X?jLVH.5r^* The riorists' 8u|>ply House of America Uentloo The Flortstf* Blxchanse wbsn wrlUDf. We are a straight shoot and aitn to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. 5 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, FEBRUARY 3, J906 One Dollar Per Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations is to see tliem growing. There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordialiy invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I Thla 18 Bure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which le a clear silvery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In fact. It is Juet the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make It sell Id any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower it has everything that can be dfslred. So far we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Wlosor. ^VHITJB ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which Is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress Is Identical in every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HELEN M. GOULD. This 18 a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautllul shade of dark pink. Orowth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocke, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Varlepated Lawson. White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywliere — the best In the variegated class. Come and inspect our stock of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Bndson, N.Y. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus SPLENDID NEW CROP Good heavy strings, 8 ft. long 50c. Each SEND IN YOUR ORDERS EARLY W. H. ElliOll, Brighton, Mass. Baby Rambler Roses Dozen Hundred 2-YEAR DORMANT FIELD GROWN $3.50 $25.00 READY NONA/ GLADIOLUS Per 100 Per 1000 nay $1.50 $12.00 Augusta 3.50 28.00 Shakespeare 4.00 35.00 | Brenchleyensis 1.25 10.00 ' TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL Well cured stock, first size now ready. Per 1000, $7.00 F. O. B. N. Y. GLADIOLUS PR INC EPS. —Write tor prices. J/Qughan's Flower Seeds Are all new crop. Selected for Florists' use. We allow a Discount of 10 per cent, for cash with order on Flower Seeds For Additional Icinds see last two issues of this Paper or send for Complete list. PLANTS SUPPLIES \(aiK!liani)eed3tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, IM. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK "Craig's No Gold Brick 99 THE CARNATION CONVENTION WILL NOW SOON BE ON AND YOU CAN COME AND SEE Robert Craig QRowiNQ AT Jhc CottHgc QardcHs Record of Returns for Carnation Blooms sold from our greenhouse from Sept. 1, 1905 to Jan. 1, 1906. Robert Craig produced 26 6-10 cts. per square foot of bench surface. Lieut. Peary " 33 3-10 " " " " " " Enciiantress " 30 1-3 " " " " " " Mrs. Patten " 15 6-10 " " " " " " Lady Bountiful " 9 3-10 " " " " " " We shall keep open house as usual and " The Latch String will be a'hangin' out." Come and see CRAIG and some other good things which we have up our sleeve. The only place where the QENUINE Carnation Juice can be found. C. W. WARD, Queens, L. I. CONTENTS£AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 137 130 The Floriat^' Bxchang© ANOTHER WAVE OF PROSPERITY stocks, ^^- P^^- Princess Alice, tor cutting " 25c- Boston Marliet, tor pots Pyrethrum aurea. Golden Feather Phlox, Fire Ball, dwarf Snowball Bellls Perennis, mixed Pansy, Special Blended " »1-U0 Asparagus Plum. Nanus, •^ * 100 seeds 75c., 1000, $6.50 " Sprengerl...lOO seeds 20c. 1000, 75c. Begonia Vernon, td. pkt. Lobelia, Crystal Palace, compacta, dwt., " Petunia, large flowering Salvia, Scarlet Sage '' Verbena, Mammoth 26c- 15c. 25c. 25c. 25c. , 25o. Cocoanut Fibre, for propagating, bushel. Sterilized Sheep Manure, tons, *^u.uu, 25c. 25c. 250. 25c. $1.25. less'than halt ton $1.25 100 lb. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, NEW YORK McnOon The Florlstn' Exchange whep writing. THE SEED GROWER ao//i, 12 mo, rgi pp. Price ti.2S postpaid. A new book by Charles Johnson, author of Tie Seedman's Assistant. This is a practical treatise on growing vegetable and flower seeds and bulbs for market or commercial purposes, describ- ing operations for each variety in detail, when to plant, harvesting, drying and cleaning ; with crop yield per acre, prices paid to growers, market status, where the best seeds are now grown, contract forms for growers, how to originate new varieties, how to take care of seeds. The only complete work on seed grow- ing published in any country. The chapter on raising, cleaning, stor- ing and keeping onion sets is itself worth the price of the whole book. The same can be said of chapters on other varieties, beans, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, melon, peas, tomatoes, etc Every seedsman, every florist, every gardener, every farm- er should have a copy- Know how the best seeds are grown. The more you know about seeds the better. Address Orders, CHAS. JOHNSON, Publisher, Marietta, Pa. MentlOD the Florlgf Hiehange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of 'Wholesale PrleeB mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florist** Exchange when writing. XXX SEEDS Verbena. Improved mammoth, the very finest grown, mixed. 1000 seeds. 25c. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds, 50c. Cyclamen Giganteum. Finest Giants, mixed, 200 seeds, $1.00, H P^t.. fiOc. Phlox Fumila Compacta,. Very dwarf and compact : grand for pots ; in finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Alyssum Compactam. The most dwarf and compact variety grown ; perfect little balls when grown in pots. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 500 seeds. $1.00 ; half pkt. 50c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected; mixed, 50C0 seedSj $1.00 ; half pkt. &0c. Petunia. New Star ; from the finest marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 2&c, Salvia ** Bonfire." Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds, 40c. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shirenanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mection The Floriata' Exchange when writlnr- Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain, grown especi- ally for us; 85 to' «0 per cent, double flowers. Pure white, Wnz., 75c.; 1 oz., $5.00. Other colors, !-^0z. ,80c.; loz.,$4.00. W. W. RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 & 13 FAHEDIL HAIL 8Q„ BOSTON, MASS llentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. For years veehave sold the purest grass and clover seed to be found in this country. Our free catalogue contains a choice collection of vegetables and flower seed, with clear directions for j cultivating each variety. J. J. H. GREGORY & SON, I Marblehead, Mass. fcSEED MfALOGl ■^Wlo^ Uention the FlorlBts* Bzchanee when wrltins. Asparag'us Plumosus Nanus Robustus Genuine and Greenhouse Grown $5.00 per 1000 Seeds Cox Seed Co. 41 1,413, 415 Sansome Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Mention The Florists* Exchango when writing, EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Uention The FlortBts' Exchange when writing. QUALITY I^AI SEND I'OR OATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON •.»♦« Went l*th St., New Tork. Mention The FloriBtB* Exchange wben writlnff. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princees Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All. English and Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, iZ^o'^S^T.""' 11* Ohambsra 8tTeet, NB^V lOBK NEW CROP Flower Seed AGEKATUJU Tom Thumb, White $0.10 blue 10 tr pkt Hoz oz $0.15 .16 $0.40 .40 UentloB The Florists* BicbanEe when writing. If you want to know how to save the finest seeds and bulbs for your own use or for market buy ''The Seed Grower." See advertisement tWg issue. — Advt. AtYSSBM, LlttleGem '. Dwarf Bouquet 25 ANTIRRBINUM, Large Flowerlnjr. white, scarlet, striped, rellow, mixed .10 ASPARAGUS, 100 Plumosus Nauus 76 Sprengeril 4*) trpkt Koz .10 1.00 .40 1.000 6.00 2.00 .26 3.C0 1.60 6.000 22.60 7.60 ASTER Queen of the Market, White, Crimson, rose, light blue, dark blue, flesh color, lilac red, mixed 10 .16 .60 Queen of the lUarket. select- ed strain in above colors 20 .30 1.00 A3T£R Giant Comet, pure white, light bine, dark bine, light rose, I rim- 8on. scarlet, mixed 25 .75 2.00 Empress Frederick 60 2 20 6.00 Semple's Selected btrain, pure white, lavender, purple, crim- son, shell pink, rose, mixed 20 .60 1.60 Purity selected Btrain 26 .76 2.60 Daybreak •' " 25 .76 2.50 BEGONIA Vernon 26 2.60 8 00 Dwarf dark leaved 26 8.00 Erfordii , the finest pink bed- ding begonia, per 1000 seed &i c .25 Single tuberous, rooted 25 Double " ■• 60 CALCEOLARIA S.&W. Co. Giant Prize mixed .60 CALENDULA Prince of Orange .10 .20 Meteor .10 .20 Sulphurea .10 .30 CANDITUFT Giant Hybrids, mixed 10 .20 .60 Empress .10 .26 CARNATION, Giant Margaret, mixed 26 l.OO 3.00 CENTAUREA, Candldlssima 20 .40 1.26 Gyttinocarpa 10 .15 .40 COBABA, Scandens blue 10 .16 .40 Alba.white 10 .30 1.00 COCKSCOMB, trpkt 'ioz oz Glasgow Prize $0.20 $0.76 f3.00 LOBELIA Crystal Palace 26 .76 2.60 MARIGOLD, Little Brownie .10 .26 MIGNONETTE, Machet, Ex. selected 10 .26 .75 NASTURTIUM, oz Mlb lb Dwarf Em. of India 20 .50 1.26 King Theodore 15 .50 1.26 Dwarf, mixed 10 .20 .50 Tall Scarlet 06 .16 .40 California Giants 10 .30 1.00 Jupiter 20 .60 1.60 Uiant Mixed 06 .16 .40 PHLOX, DWARF trpkt Moz oz Dwarf purple, Fireball, Snow- ball, Blue Striped, Chamois RoeeSurprise, Defiance, mixed .16 .60 2,00 PETUNIA Single large ilowering fring- ed, mixed 60 Double large flowering fringed, mixed 1.00 BUL,BS FOR BEGONIAS. ^ , J ,. Single, white, yellow, Nankeen, pink, red, dart red salmon, orange, mixed. Perdoz. 36 c. Per 100 $2.26 , ,. J Double, white, yellow, orange, rose, dark red, dark rose, red. salmon, mixed Perdoz. OSc. Per 100. $6.00. CALADIUM, Doz. 8126,6x7 36 ■•7x9 48 9x11 So CANNAS Allemanla 2b Austria 25 Mle. Herat 40 Cha». Henderson 40 Shenandoah 40 Paul Marquant 40 Grand Rouge 40 Italia <0 Ex. Crampbell «0 tr pkt Hoz oz .26 ,26 .60 2.60 2 50 1.60 .10 .10 PRIMULA Obconica, grandiflora, mix- ed Eed Compacta dwarf PYRETHRUM Golden Feather 10 SALVIA Clara Bedman .^5 Bonfire 25 Splendens 16 SCABIOSA Dwarf.large flowering, mixed . Candldisslma SMILAX lilb.$1.00 STOCK. Dwarf, large flowering, white, canary yellow, rose purple, blood red, lilac, crim- BOu, mixed -.- ■- .26 Improved Giant Perfection, the fiuest stock for cut flowers, selected, pure white 25 Chamois rose, fiery crimson, light blue, dark blue, sulphur, or mixed 25 Snowflake 2o Boston Market .25 Cut and Come Again 25 SWEET PEAS, „, . Apple Blossom, Blanche Burpee, Blanche Ferry, Captain of the Blues, Countess of Radnor, Kmily Henderson, Katherlue Tracy, LadyGrlsel Hamilton. Mars, Mont Blanc wrs. Gladstone, Navy Blue, Oth- ello, Sadie Burpee, the Bride. Per oz.,6c. per 5i lb., 10 c. perlb., 30c. If wanted by mall add 10 c per lb. for postage Dorothy Eckford, the finest oz. M lb lb • white 10 .20 .60 Dark Lavender, the finest lav- ender. . - 10 King Edward, the finest red .10 THONBBRGII, trpkt Finest mixed 10- TORENIA, Yellow 2? Blue 2» Alba 25 VERBENA, , . Mammoth, mixed, red. pink, white, striped 1» 1.0 2.60 1.60 1.26 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 20 Moz .16 .60 bO .30 1.00 Vegetable Seed CABBAGE . oz Vilb Early Jersey Wakefleld 16 60 Succession 16 -bO Danish Bull Head -20 60 Drumhead savoy 15 -50 CAULIFLOWER pkt koz H. * W.Co.'s Bestof All 25 1.2o Selected .Snowball 15 100 White Wonder '» JO" EGG PLANT oz Mlb N. Y. Imp. spineless 30 I.IO LETTUCE ,n in Boston Market 10 .30 Big Boston 10 .30 Uumont f^ •?" Golden Queen ^°,,;X? PEPPER. 02; ^Jlb. Sweet Mountain. . ^ 20 .60 Large Bell or Ball Nose 20 .60 TOMATO, „ , .. Acme. Trophy. Perfection. stone. Paragon, Favorite, Dwarf Champion, Beauty Ponderosa, ''e^„**',<'.'"'i CHmson Cushion, Earliest of all. lb 1.60 1.60 2.00 1.50 oz 4 00 3 00 3-00 lb 3.26 1 00 1 no 1 75 150 lb 1.90 2.00 .60 1.60 .26 SPRING PLANTING Doz Martha Washington 60 Musifolla ;o lOO 1000 2.00 3.00 6.00 1.60 14.00 1.60 14.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 2.50 20.00 100 3.60 1.00 1000 30.00 40.00 Mad. Crozy. GLADIOLUS Augusta 1st size 2nd size Brenchleynsis Ceres May, Ist size May, 2nd size Vashti Marie Lemoine Wm. Falconer Finest mixed Groff's mixed . White and light mixed . TUBERO.SES First size, 4x6 Mammoth Size 6 and over . . . 2.60 20.00 100 l.OOO 3.00 27.00 2 50 23 00 1.26 10.00 1. 1.36 1.26 1.75 1.35 12.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 12.00 2.76 25.00 l.on 8.00 1.35 1.15 .75 l.bO ROSES HARDV HOLLAND Kalserin Augusta A ictoria. . Madame Gabriel I.ulzet Mrs. John Laing . . . . Prince Cam i He de Konan American Beauty Soleil d'Or. , l -i V . ' Crimson Ramblers— 5 to 6 feet. . GrusB au Teplitz Maman Cocliet, Pink Maman Cochet, White Baby Kambler, 3 yr. old Fran Karl Drnkcbki . For Spring Delivery, Selected let Quality Stock Tied in Bundles of 10 Eoses Bach, . Per bundle AnnadeDiesbach $};jj Caroline Testout Fisher Holmes Capt. Christy Genl. JacquemiDot La France Maena Charta Paul Neyron Ulrich Brunner Oar Stock ot Seeds, 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 Bnlbs 12.00 10.00 7.00 12.00 1.76 1.40 1.40 1.40 2.10 2.00 1.80 2.00 1.50 1.00 .1.60 2 00 and Supplies are Complete. Send for ^Vliolesale Catalogue, Mailed Free STUMPP & WALTER CO. 5Q BARCLAY STREET, N. Y. February 3, 1906 The Florists' Exchange I3J M^ Salvia Splendens Sv^uZ CLARA BEDMAN OR BONFIRK, trade packet, 25c.; per oz., $2.00; per ^]b. $6 50. Special quotations will be made on one pound and over. N^xnT- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed ^ yy GREENHOUSE GKOWN-100 seeds, 60c; 1000 seeds $6.00; 6OC0 seeds, $22 50. ^ SMILAX SEED i 1^£~\ 1^ P" o^' 20c; per X lb., 60c; per pound, ?2.00. ^* ^F MAMMOTH VERBENA SEED The largest flowers and the meet brilliant and distinctive colorB and markings offered to the trade. Separate colors, per 1000 seeds, 25c; 3000 seeds, 60c; per oz., Si 25 Brilliant Mixture, per 1000 seeds, 20c; 3000 seeds, 50c; per oz., $1 00. See oar offer of Begonias and Gloxinias in last Issae. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Pliiladelpliia, Pa Mention the norlflts' Bxdiange when wrltLaS' oCOLD STORAGE BULBS Ul. Harriail, 6x7 Case of «00 bulbs, $12.00; per 100, S3.60 I.il. Harrisil, 6x7 Case of 300 bulbs, $12.B0; per 100, $1.60. til. Harrisil, 7x9 Case of 200 bulbs, $13,00; per 100. $7.00. Lil. Longfl. Maltlfl.7x9 Case of 236 bulbs, $11.6 J; per 100. $^.00 Lil. l,ongfl. Maltifl. 0x10 Case of 180 bulbs. $10.00; per 100, $7.00. SPIREA (Reduced to Clear Stock) Per 12 Pur lOo Japonicaor Compa<'ta Multill ..$1.60 $4.00 Astilboides Florlbanda 76 4.60 Superbe (Magniiii-ent) 86 S.-'^O SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS Begonias Tuberous Rooted Single, white, rose, scarlet, yellow, orange, crimson, separate 40 2.76 Single, all colora mixed. .36 2.60 I>onble, white, rOBo, scarlet, yellow orange, separate 65 4.60 Double, mixed 66 4.CO GLOXINIAS White, red. rose, violet, blue, tigered, separate 60 i 00 All Colors, mixed 60 3.00 GLADIOLI 12 100 1000 Angasta, 1st size $0.50 $3.00 $27.00 Brenchleyensls 26 1.36 10.00 May, 1st size 26 1.35 12.00 May, 2d size .. 20 l.fO 10.00 White and Light, BEST.. ..SO 1.76 16.00 OroHs Select Hybrids 30 1.76 16.00 CANNAS 100 All florists' best. Ex. Dwarf Pearl Tube- roses, i x6 Inch $0.15 0.76 $7.00 FANCY LEAVED CALADIUM Choicest named, brilliant colors, separate 1.35 lO.CO Mixed 1.25 8.00 JAPAN FERNBALLS 6 Inch, each 20c. ; Dozen. S3.25; 100, $U.0O. 7 X 9 Inch, each, 36c. ; Dozen, $3.00 ; 100, $22.00. Japan Fern Designs, log cabins, fulI-rlgged ships, dying cranes, turtles, CblneeeTemples, each, 75c. ; doz., $7.50. ASPARAGUS SEEDS (Sow Now) Agp. Plumosus Nanus, IQO 1000 true seed, greenhouse grown $0.50 $4.00 Asp. Planiosus Robustus* The strongest growing of the kind, magnificent strings 1.00 g.OO Asp. Scandeng Detlexns, Finest for cutting, bas- kets and vases 1.00 8.00 Fresh Fern8i>ores, In sorts or mixed lor Flor- ists, very finest sorts for fern dishes, pkt., 26c. Large trade pkt., 5Cc. FERN SEEDLINGS FOR FLATS All best sorts, per 100, $1,50; per 1000. 110.00 Send for oar Nt'w Catalogue and order our Tested Florists' Seeds. Address H. H. BERCER & CO. 47 Barcla; Street, New York U^ntlrtn The Florl«t»' ICxcbKnff(> whpn wrltlnr. SHED GROWBRS LEONARD &EED ■s'&Vs' CO. CMICAOO Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. Write for Prices. ICcDtioa Hie FlorUtt' Bxcbancs when wrltlnc. CHOICEST VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. All Flowering Stock. $3.00 per lOO, $25.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. IfeDtJon The FlorUti* Blzchaiise when wrltlnc. MIMMOinEliemS! Pink Purple, Scarlet, Striped White, each, per oz., $1.25 ; per trade pkt., 25c. The above colors, fine mixed, 1 oz. , $1 ; 1 trade pkt., 25c. Have no trouble in making cuttings, and sow now the new real dwarf imiiiaiDiiiiniii Blue mar Trade pkt , 25i.: 10 Trade pbty..$2.l0. 0. V. zenjowQ J. J. Uentlon The riorlstB* Bxcbange when writing. NEW^ CROP FLOWER SEEDS. Now ready for deliver} . Asparaiias Plumosus Nanus, greenhouse Krown seed, strictly fresh. I'er looseeil.s. eoc ; $6.00 per 1000 seeds. 6000 seeds, $2:^.60. Asparaicus Spreneerii, per 100 seeds 16c. ; "6c- per looo seeds. Tr. pkt. Oz. Alyssntn, Little Gem .lo. .36. Aster, Queen of Market, dark blue, liyht blue. pink, scarlet, white and mixed, each .20. .60. Calendula, Grandillora .10. .16. Candytuft, Empress .10. .25. ImpattenH. bultani .30. I.ot>ella, Crystal Palace Compacta .30. 1 60. I.ol>eIia, Crystal Palace Speciosa .20. .60. Blaurandia, Barelayana .20. 1.26. Blanrandta, Mixed .20. 1.26. Bloon Plower .16. .60. Petunia, Grandillora Fringed .50. Petunia, Dwarf Inimitable .60. PIilox Drummondll, Dwarf Mixed .40. 1.76. 8alviaBonflre(ClaraBedman).10 2 60. Salvia Splendens .26. 1 25. Smllax 80e. per 'i lb. .10. .26. Xliuntieriela, Mixed .15. .50. V.-rbena, Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue, pink, scarlet. striped white, and mixed, ea .30. 1.60. Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. Henry F. Michel! Co. Flower Seed Spet-ialists. 1018 Market Street. Philadeiphia.Pa. Mention The FlorJBta' Eiohapge when writing. ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS 1 ASPARAGtS PLUMO&liS NANUS I S5.(HJ i.er KXK) seeds. Reduced price on large. quantities. i Our Wholepale price-list for Floiisfs ami Market Gardeners Is now ready for mai iiig and will be sent free on appli- cation It contains a full aRsortment of tbe choicest seeds of the highest grade. I LILY OF TBE VALLKY PlPSi CYUAS KEVOLLTTA STEMS J.IVI.THORBURN&CO. (UU ct tSJohn Street) S6 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK Mention The PlorUts* Rxcbange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTER, Somple'fl, in colors. ,'402. » 20c; oz., 6Cc. ASTER, Queen of the Market, }i oz., 16c; oz., inc. VERBENA, Mammoth White, Pink, Blue, Scar- let, Btrtped, Auricula flowered or mixed, \i oz. 25c ; oz, 76c. PETUNIA. Single, large flowered, fringed and stained. California Giants, each Tr. pkt., 60c. Doulile large flowered fringed and stained. Tr. pkt. $1.00. SALVIA, Bonflre, Tr pkt,, 25c. V oz. 70c; oz. $2 6U. 8pIondenB, V oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUH. Separate colors or mlsod. luO seeds, 6Uc; 1000 seeds, $5.00 STOCKS. Dwarf Snowflake, Tr. pkt., 25c: H oz , $2.5U. Large flowered ten weeks, Tr. pkt., 26c; ^4 oz., 70c. BEGONIA. Erfordll. Dwarf. Vernon, Vulcan. Zulu Kine. each, Tr. pkt ,25c. MIGNONETTE. King of the Dwarfs, Tr. pkt., 25c; '4 oz., 50c; OZ., $1.75, Blsmark, Tr. pkt. 15'-!; ^4 OZ , 26c: oz. 75c. MOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz., 35c; 4 oz , Si.25. Black Seeded, oz. 25c ; i oz. , 90c. LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta, Tr. pkt., 15c: ^4 oz 36c; oz. $1.26. BONORA, The New Plant Food, lb. 50c; by mall 66c. 6 lb. per express, $2,60. Wrltfi for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready, W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. No. 2, Iflaiij Varieties at 4c. 150 varieties of Roses, strong, 2J^ Inch pot plants, as low aa $20.00 per 1000 ; write for llel. 400,000 Shrubs f<'r transplanting, send for list. Baby Rambler, 2,'-3 Inch iiots plants, $6.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler, 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpetuala, No. 1, field grown, $10.00 per 100. Send for wholesale list. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizaheth.H.J. Seed Tjrade^eport, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Orenell, Plerrepont Manor. N. 7.. president; L. L. May, St. Panl, Minn., first vice-president: O. B. McVay, BtrmlnKham, Ala., second vice-president: C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. The American Seed Trade Associa- tion will hold its next annual meeting at Toledo, Ohio, June 19-21, 1906. Tile executive committee consist- ing of President W. H. Gren- neil, Plerrepont Manor, N. Y. ; Secre- tary C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O.; S. P. Willard "Weathersfleid, Conn.: Charles N. Page, Des Moines, Iowa.; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C; and M. H. Duryea, New York City, met at Pliiladelphia last week and fixed the date and place of meeting. The pro- gram will soon be arranged by Secre- tary Kendel. W. From nearly every section of the country we get the most favorable reports of the seed trade condition, when contrasted with those received dui-ing January of last year. This applies particularly to the wholesale trade, and the reports we get from the growers, whose orders feil off to a re- markable extent the past year — a con- dition due to the fact that many of the younger and more aggressive houses, infatuated by the success a newly established house generally meets the first few years of its existence, gave contract orders in 1903-4 for a very much larger quantity of seeds, along nearly every line, than required, a very natural thing to do when orders had, during the short period of their existence, more than doubled annually, which fanned the delusion that their success would forever continue. This fond hope led many astray In the placing of their contract orders for 1905-1906 deliveries. As their hopes of a continued increase of business did not ripen to fruition, they were ISPHeSBDS PLDPIOSUS HHNDS SEED New Crop, Quaranteed True, 75e. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000 ; $22.50 per 5000. Emerson C. McFadden, Te t . 2 8A Short Hills, M. J. 4STER SEED -1905- Benthey's White, - - oz $1.00 Samples, all colors - - oz. 50c. NONE BETTER. A. W. Sampson, Penn Yan, H. Y. Mention The FIorlBts' BrchaDtre when wrltlnfr. 1905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED 100 1000 Plumosus Nanus 50c. $4.00 Sprengeri. 15c. 1.00 All Qreenhouse Grown. Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and loo page seed buyers guide. free. MOORE & SIMON, Seed Growers, 33S Market St., - Philadelphia. Mention The FIoirlaiB' BxchBDse when writing. AUEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalogrne of American Seeds and Plants is ready for mailing. Ask for 1 OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, edsandl CO. ta.oaI UeotloD The Florists' Gxcbange when wrltloff. 132 The Florists' Exchansre All NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business wit!) Europe sliould send for tfie "Horticultural Advertiser" rrif l« THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Ilorti.-nltiiral traders. It le also taken by oyer looo of the best Contuieiital hoasea. Annual snbsonptions to coyer eost or postage, rft cents. Jloney orders payable at Lowdbam, NoltB. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Cliilwell Nurseries, Lowdliam, Notts European Agents (or THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentlon Tb« FlorliiW Birtanire wbm wrlHm MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., so Barclay St., New York. Mention The Floriete' Exohanse when writing. compelled to cancel orders with their growers to such an extent that the growers and jobbers were for a season considerably crippled, and surpluses at ruinous prices, were sent broadcast to those who never before could buy leading varieties at less prices than those paid by the largest dealers. All of a sudden these new and impul- sive buyers became conservative, and their stocks, which naturally lost vitality, began to look larger than an ordinary bank account would warrant, hence the cancelling of orders to meet existing conditions. The growers are now having their inning which means, "All in orders" and "please quote prices on following list for the coming season." To suppose there is not an annual in- crease in the consumption of field and garden seeds would be a great mis- take, and is a common error, which comes from the fact -.that of many kinds of seeds, the consumers are get- ting in large quantities from sources not recognized by the seed trade; in fact from parties unknown to the le- gitimate seed trade. The effect of this branch of seed distribution is to the wholesale trade what the Govern- ment seed shop Is to the retail trade — ruinous. That the seed trade will keep pace with all mercantile pursuits cannot for a moment be questioned. It mat- ters not how periods of depression may affect other industries, the seed trade must from necessity prosper. Every living form must eat, and everything eaten must either directly or indirect- ly, be the result of seed sown and those that distribute the most reliable article need have no fear regarding the success of their enterprise, as agricul- ture is the parent of all industries and agriculture had its birth in a seed. WATER LILT ROOTS. — In the pro- test of Soy Hing Cheong & Go. et al. against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Boston. Before Board 3 General Ap- praisers, January 22. 1906. Opinion by Waite, G. A. Certain water lily roots not further prepared than dried were held dutiable under paragraph 257, tariff act of 1897, as vegetables in their nat- ural condition, as claimed by the im- porters. TAMPA, FLA.— The recently or- ganized firm of Crenshaw Bros, reports a fine and increasing retail and truck- ers' trade. ST. PAUL.— L. L. May & Co. report good returns from their retail seed catalogue; they claim that while it is early to predict results they feel that 1906 is to be a good seed year. Within the next 30 days they will start eight of their best seed salesmen for the southern states. P. Dreer's Select S^ggt PcaS FOR FLORISTS The following is a short list of the very finest sorts for cutting. No use growing poor varieties when the best costs no more. 1-or complete list see our catalogue. SWEET PEAS ,,,„ Lb Blanche Burpee, large white ^^.^. ***•]" 90.25 Blanche Ferrv, extra early; pink and white . .10 .^5 CountessofRHdnor, delicate lavender .10 .^o Countess Spencer, new orchid-flowering, clear pink Bhadingilarker at the edges .rfO l.UU Dorothy Ecfcford, the finest white. ■■ .lo -40 Earliest of All, re-spleeted. Same coloras Blanche Ferry hut a week earlier than the extra early type. 10 ..SO Emily" Henderson. pure«t white, early and free . .10 .2o Gladys Unwin, new orchid-flowering, of ver.y large size. A chariniiig Hhade of pale rosy pmk, extra fl„p oz. .50e. 150 Hon. F. Bon. erie, one of the best pinks. .... .10 .25 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, the flnest primrose yellow .10 .25 Janet Scott, a large and bright pink _• 15 .V) King Edward VII, rich deep crimBon scarlet 15 .50 Lady Crisel Hamilton, pale lavender 10 .60 Lovely, shell pink, extra fine ■■ j" -^ Miss -Willmott, rich deep orange pink 10 .-VJ Mont Blanc, best early flowering white lo .do Mrs. Walter Wright, deep mauve .15 ..;iO Prima Donna, deep pink, fine .iJJ -^ Rrlnce of Wales, deep rose -lo .-.t Salopian, a grand deep scarlet .1" •^•> wnw Iur strains of all florist flowers are unequaled for (luality. HeNRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. Sweet Pea Gladys.TJnwia CHARLESTON, S. C— The South- ern Fruit Co., while not doing a gener- al seed trade, cater to the truckers, who are large buyers, and are reaping a large harvest of strictly first class trade. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.-,Burton K. Barr & Son, have a fast growing re- tail seed business, together with im- plements, farm and garden supplies, which is, like most other industries at the South, making rapid growth. AUGUSTA, GA.— The Alexander Seed Company has, to a great extent, aban- doned their wholesale trade and now doing a local retail business in seeds, bulbs, plants, poultry supplies etc. and are pleased with the results. Mr. Durban, the former manager, has ac- cepted a position with the Amzi-Goden Seed Company, Birmingham, Ala, ST. LOUIS, MO. — Shisler-Corneli Seed Co. are among the busy ones at this time. This aggressive firm need not say a word about the state of trade; it speaks for itself, and loudly. The Tinsley Seed Co. are working up a large seed trade throughout the South, in connection with their other business. D. I. Bushnell & Co. report a fine grass and field seed trade, as usual. Mr. Bushnell is soon to start for Italy where he will have a few weeks of rest. CHICAGO, ILL.— W. W. Barnard & Co., who recently absorbed the North- rup King & Company's business, are very bus.v, and in the field for their share of "the pea, bean and corn trade in addition, to their general wholesale and retail business. Peter HoUenbach, 12 North Halstead street, whose leading trade is in onion sets, with a fine trade among the gardeners and private places, reports a good business for the season. His son Charles, as active member of the house, says, "Wait a little and I will tell you "something." He will. Los Angeles, Cal. — An account of a visit to John Bodger & Sons, seed growers, Gardena, Cal., may be of in- terest to the readers of the Florists' Exchange. Their acreage last year was six hundred; this year they will add to it four hundred more. All their seeds are grown without the use of a pound of fertilizer, on virgin soil irrigated with pumped water on the six hundred acres; by artesian water on the four hundred, which are located at Los Alamitos. Of this last named tract they will devote one half to tomatoes; one hundred acres will be planted to sweet peas, twenty acres to asters. They have made a four row seed drill of their own design that will be drawn by two or four horses, accord- ing to variety of seed sown and depth to be planted. With this machine they hope to reduce the expense of seeding MUSHROOMS CORNEIil^ EXPERIMENT STATION got two pounds o mushrooms per aq. foot of bed with "TlsiiDe-CDltD[ii Fare Spawn" You can do equally as well If you use the right kind of spawn Our Illustrated booklet. "MUSHROOMS aad MUSHROOM SPAWNS and GUIDE to MUSHROOM CULTURE," is sent free. Every grower should have a copy. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO., Meramec Highlands and Pacific, Mo. t MUSHROOMS. WT. A LS ORSWN FROM TISSUE CUtTURE PURK SPAWN... AddresB ue at racitic. Mo. •gnuiJ:» oaqM aggggoxa ,n«\20ljl aqx nouoaw more than one . half over previous methods. During the week about three inches of rain fell, which delayed operations on the farm, yet it is a profitable hold- up. To pump and distribute that much water on to six hundred acres of land is no small job; besides rain water contains fertility that pumped water does not possess. All flower seed are sown with a Planet Jr. seed drill. They have found it more profitable to thin out the plants in the row than to transplant stock of any kind. One re- markable statement made by this firm is, that California grown aster seed, as good in every respect as German grown, commands but one-third the price in the American market P. D. B. European Notes. It these notes are in the "minor" key this week, Mr. Editor, please put it down to the weather, for the "major" portion of our time is spent in getting wet through and feeling unutterable things about that perennially abused oflicial, the Clerk of the Weather. The present conditions are assuming a very grave aspect; everything everywhere is in a state that borders on a washout, while the violence of the frequent storms adds to their destructiveness. "Whole districts around Paris are under water; in England, except on the high lands, the conditions are similar, and every day fresh failures of plants are being reported which nothing can be done to prevent. The service to America by freight steamers is quite disorganized, as in consequence of injuries sustained on the high seas, it is quite necessary for the weaker steamers to be thoroughly overhauled in dry dock before being sent to sea again. The consequence is, that many shipments have been lying /T A IW T %. T A ^ aoo.OOO roots In 30 best Ij A r\ r\ A ,.^ kinds, $8,00 to $26.00 ^'*»' ^ * ^**^^* per 1000. Dahlia Roses best named kinds for cut flowers, etc, $10.00 per lOUO; Mlied $25.00 per 1000. SHKI.LROAD GREENHOUSES, Grange, Baltimore, Md. ifpntlon TTiP Florists' HxetiflDtrP when wrltliw at the wharves ten or twelve days after the advertised dates of sailing. This, added to the delay consequent upon the villainous weather makes the saving in freight effected by these services a doubtful economy. In looking back over the season just closing, one of the most remarkable features is the demand for .spinach, which can only be described as extra- ordinary. The result is, that even in Holland, the long suffering growers who have been content to impoverish their land for a very low rate of profit, demand much better prices and, if these are not conceded, prefer to take chances with sugar beet once more. As regards the cultivation of sugar beet in Europe, the situation is very critical just now owing to the great wave of radicalism which has charac- terized the political elections in Eng- land. It is very doubtful if the Brussels Convention will be ratified when it next comes up for consider- ation, and as the culture of sugar beet is practically a necessity to France and Germany there would be in all proljability a return to the "bounty" system in both these countries and in that case it would not be possible to cultivate at a profit in England. The borough police force of Reading h.is presented a photograph of the body, numbering 103, to Martin J. Sutton to commemorate his year of office as Chairman of the watch com- mittee. EUROPEAN SEEDS. February 8, 1908 _TheF'lorists' Exchange 133 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates. Rochester, N. Y., trea- -irer. GERMAN FOREST TREE SEEDS.— Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, reports on the new crop of German forest and deciduous tree seeds as follows; — Quercus pedunculata, common oak, a very small crop, and prices have been higher tlian years before. The quality is quite satisfactory, Quercus robur. cluster oak, had no crop at all, how- ever, there are offered under that mark common oaks, therefore tiie purchaser must he very careful in buying", Quercus rubra, American Red Oak. had a plentiful yield, and best quality is offered this season at a low figure, Fagus sylvatica, beech, suffered under unfavorable conditions of the weather, but in December, beeches' harvest month, the dry, cool weather has been of advantage for the saving of the seed. Most of the other deciduous trees seeds gave poor results only, so the two sorts of acer. Norway maple and ^sycamore, alder and white smooth alder, birch, liaws, ash and the two limes (large and small-leaved), hornbeam are plentiful. Broom and furze had a small crop only, and elms are a perfect f.ailure this year. Regarding the yield of the evergreen tree seeds, Pinus Sti'lius (Weymouth Pine), delivered also in this year ,i good crop of Cones, hut the produce of seeds was only small, and seeds of highest growth will surely l)o in strong demand. Pinus cembra, Swiss stone pine, is in good quality, harvested, and on the market at low prices. Abies pectinata, ■ common silver fir, had a good average crop, both in quantity and quality. The crop of Pinus sylvestris, Scotch fir, is only beginning just now, and I expect it will only yield an average crop. Picea excelsa, common spruce, has had a crop only in districts that are further away from here, and it is apparently quite a good result, for which reason prices for good quality set in with low figures. r.,arix europaea, larch, had only a sm.all crop in Tyrol, and I expect it will come in a heavy demand this season. The other evergreen tree seeds, as Pinus austriaoa, Pinus mariflma. Pinus montana, Pinus laricio. in which kinds the demand is only small, hnd a sntiafnc- tri.uting in the early days of Spring. Night Blooming Jasmine. Many gardeners are familiar with the old green- house plant, Cestrum aurantiacum, which adorns greenhouse collections of such plants in the early days of Spring with its racemes of yellow flowers. In the same genus of plants are two other species, famous for tlieir sweet-scented flowers, the C. diur- num and C. nocturnuiu, known respectively as the day jasmine and the night-blooming jasmine. The flowers of C. diurnum are white: those of C. noctur- num are creamy yellow. Looking on jasmines proper as sweet scented, though all are not, the name jas- mine is well applied to the two cestrums, for both are sweet-scented, the night-blooming one especially so. The fragrance is delightful and penetrating, per- fuming the air for a long distance. Another species, C. Parqui, is also famed for its sweet odor. These are all greenliouse plants, consequently are ea-sily kept in Winter, and they are mentioned, as these sweet-scented flowering plants are often asked for by those interested in greenliouse plants. The jasmine itself is so famed for sweetness in song and story that it must be the reason why so many plants with sweet-scented flowers are called jasmine. There are the cestrums just referred to and the gardenia that come to mind, going under the name of Cape jasmine; and I think there are other sweet-scented flowers under the name. The gelsemium is called Carolina jasmine, but, lovely as are its yellow flowers in Spring, they are not sweet-scented. The misuse of the common name of a plant is met with in many in.stances as well as those mentioned; for example, the calling of so many plants jai^onicas and the periwinkle myrtle, confusing the florist often when orders for such things come to him. Lilacs on Privet Stock. Owing to the great demand for the newer sorts of lilacs witnessed the past few years, nurserymen have very generally adopted the plan of raising them by budding them on the privet, the one called the California being used. This stock is generally satis- factory. As every bud takes, the only limit to the number raLsed is decided by the buds available for use. The privet stocks are set out in Spring, and are to be budded in late Summer, One-year-old rooted cuttings answer very well, but a two-year-old stock is better, being stronger, thus throwing more strength into the hud. As the privet is not as strong growing as the lilac, the latter is dwarfed to some extent when on the privet. But this need not eyist for any length of time. When the hud has made enough growth that the plant can be dug up for permanent planting, it can be planted deeper than it was before, deep enough that the junction of bud with stock is well below ground. In this way, the privet acts merely as something to sustain the lilac until it has made roots of its own, when it then proceeds to grow and behave as a true lilac, , relying on its own root.s. This deep planting is more sure of good results when the budding has been done close to the ground, as is the custom with nurserymen. There are then no buds on the stock below ground to become shoots to rob the lilac of .support, which will happen at times when dormant buds are below the bud in- serted. When the stock is very vigorous and buds are inserted some inches above ground, atid the buds happen to be of a slow growing lilac, the stock shows a reluctance to abide the growth of the lilac, and will push out its own buds, much as a manetti rose w-ill at times when a weak-growing rose has been set on it. The dwarfing of the lilac for a few years when- on the privet stock is objected to by some; by others it is thought to be a merit, as such shrubs bloom earlier than when on their own roots. There is this to be said, too, in favor of the privet stock, that when not set deep enough to permit of the lilac growing roots of its own, there is an ab- sence in after years of the thicket of lilacs which .sometimes springs up around an old lilac bush. Preserving Decaying Trees. A very good practice observed of late is the filling with cement the holes in trees caused by decay. It takes a life time to grow a fine tree, and it is a shame to neglect one suffering from a decaying part when fllUing the hole with cement would remedy it. It is air and moisture that cause delay, which it excluded puts an end to the trouble. The best way 'to proceed with cementing is to scrape away every bit of decayed wood met with, even using a chisel or scraper to do it if necessary. When all has been gotten out, wash the hole with Bordeaux mixture, to kill any fungus that may be there, then fill it with cement, solubly, until the surface of the new bark is met. When so treated and the work well done, trees will flourish and be almost as good as ever. The inner wood of trees has no life anyway, it is only the outer layers that have, but when it is firm it sustains the tree in position, presenting its blowing over; and thus we need it to preserve its inside wood as well as the outside living portion. Wliere it has been tried, the cementing has given satisfaction. Red Cedar from Seed. At this season of the year collectors are turning in their pickings of red cedar seed; and to have the seeds grow well care must be taken of them at once. As soon as the seeds are at hand, mix them at once with fine sand and place them outdoors in a box, there to remain until Spring; or the box may go into a cool shed or cellar. When Spring comes, wash the seeds free of pulp and sow them, covering about half an inch deep. Place a covering of leaves or similar material over the bed. Occasionally a few seedlings will appear the first season, but, as a rule, the seeds lie a whole pear before they appear. In this case, the mulch of leaves should not be disturbed but allowed to lie on the bed until the seedlings ap- pear, as this keeps the soil of a uniform moisture, without which the seeds would not germinate. The red cedar is a beautiful evergreen, and could well be made an evergreen always in stock in a nursery, and its value as a tree for forestry purposes is well known. It grows, practically, from one end of the country to the other, but changes its name occasionally as climates change their character. Desirability of the Sweet Gum. Among the many trees nurserymen have to select from for their customers there are few as desirable as the sweet gum, Lipuidambar styraciflua. When the brillant foliage of the gum is mentioned it is usually understood as referring to the sour gum, Ny.s.sa multiflora, but to me the Nyssa is always dis- appointing. Its foliage becomes a deep red in the Pall it is true but it changes to this hue suddenly, and it is no sooner of the red color than its leaves drop. It is often the first of a group of forest trees to lose its foliage. The sw^eet gum does not become of such a deep red color as the other, but it often becomes of a bronze yellow which is exceedingly pretty. In many other respects it is a desirable tree. Its star shaped leaves are always of a deep fresh green in Summer; the tree makes a fine, round-headed, shapely specimen when set out where there is room for it to grow; its almost corky bark is attractive; and then there is the sweet scent of its leaves which is perceived when they are bruised by the hand. Whether thought preferable to the sour gum or not, it is one of the best of ornamental trees. Some have questioned the hardiness of this tree, but there is no need of doing this. The tree is native to the States from Connecticut south, and this should assure its hardiness anyw^here in the Middle States, when seedlings are raised from such trees. In its wild state the sweet gum is found in low, moist ground, and such a place is its preference. But far north, where doubts of its hardiness may be entertained, it is better to plant it on higher ground, in order that its growth may be well ripened before Winter comes. Treated in this way there should be but few complaints of lack of hardiness, except from the coldest States. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Appreciative Readers. We will say, while we enjoy and find instructive all the reading matter in The Florists' Exchange, the Nursery Department is the most eagerly read and the most important to us. The information gathered from these pages brings us many times the price of the paper. R. P. JBFFRBY & SON. Long Island. 134 The Florists' Bxchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 IncheB, $20.00 per 1000. _ • ■-< _„_„^^.^.« In fine assortment. Call and Specimen Evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONESi Unron County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Heatlon Tbe FlorisU* Bxchanxe when wrltlns. SHADE TREES EVEBOREBNS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in fact everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. ^Vrite for prices and trade lists. BAV SXATB NURSERIES, NORTH ABINeTON, MASS Mention ITie Florists' Ezchsnse when writing. F. * F. NURSERIES Wbolesale Glowers TREES AND PLANTS i° f"ll assortment MiMiIion TlK- Floii.^t's Kx-'linnif' -wtien writing. SPRIN6FIELI NEWJERSE" Trade Catalogru Free EspeciallyforFLORISTS' use. Best French-grown MANETTI STOCKS Grafting size, 3-5 mm $7.00 per 1000 ; $65.00 per 10,000 First Size, 5-10 mm 9.00 per 1000; 80.00 per 10,000 Newark prices ; duty paid. For prompt delivery. Order now and avoid disappointment. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS $7.50 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 CRinSON RAHBLER 9.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000 HYBRID PERPETUALS, in good assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per 100 Send for our Wholesale Price List of Boses, Olematls, Flowering Shrubs, Oonllers, etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention l%e FlorlBtB* Bxchance wben writing. Shrubbery==Surplus Stock 15 Snowball Japan, 1^ to 2 feet 7 cents eacli 20 " •' ^y, to 3 feet 15 65 Tamarlx, 4 to 6 feet 15 " 50 Welgella RoBca, 2 feet 8 " 60 " " 3 feet 10 " 20 " variegated leaf, 3 feet 10 " 100 " mixed 8 " 50 Althea, mixed, 2 to 3 feet 6 Calycanth us, sweet scented, 2 to 3 feet 7 " 100 Deutzia gracilis, strong . . ... 6 " 50 " Crenata alba, 3 to 5 feet 7 60 " " pinli, 3 to 5 feet 7 30 " " mixed. 3 to 6 feet 6 " 15 " Pride of Rochester, 3 to 4 feet 7 50 Forsythia, li to 3 feet 6 50 " 3 to 5 eet 10 Honeysuckle, tpright white, 4 to 6 feet 10 •■ 70 " " red, 4 to 6 feet 10 100 '■ " red, IJ^ to 2 feet .6 100 Japanese Quince, red,li to 3 feet 10 " Jessamine, yellow 10 " 100 Kerria Japonica, 2 feet . . 8 100 riagnolia, red, bushy, 11^ to 2 feet 10 " Syrlnga coronarlus, 2 to 4 feet 8 " 75 Spirs Reevesll, 2 eet 6 50 " '■ 4 feet 10 " 50 " Bumalda alba, . . 8 " ,00 " " rosea . . 8 " 75 Snowball, (common), 1 to 2 feet 6 " 00 " " 3 to 4 feet . ... 10 l25 " " 4 to 6 feet .'!'.'.'.' 15 25 Wistaria, blue, extra strong ] ! ] 10 " 50 " " strong ' g .< loo Akebia quinata, strong 8 " 200 " •< small '''.'.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'' 5 50 Columbine, strong clumps ....'•• 5 " 200 Platycodon, strong clumps 5 " 200 Tritoma uvaria, strong clumps 5 " We otter the above stocli to close out. at the prices quoted, providing that not less than 100 is ordered and not less than 10 of any one variety. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. LARGB TRHES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NVRSCRIEiv WM. WAKNKE HARl'EU, PEOl'BIETOIt Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa. llenUos tiM Florists' Bzebaiute when wrltlBg. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views in our nurseries. UenUon The Florists' Dxehsnge when writing. BABY RAMBLERS We offer a few thousand only at following prices: FIELD-GROWN, BUDDED STOCK $3B.OO per lOO .STRONG PLANTS, from a i^ inch pots 7.00 " STRONG PLANTS, from 3 inch pots lO.OO " W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlou Hie Plorlsti' Exchange when writing. Announcement to the Trade. We beg to announce that we have purchased the property and business of L. K. Peacocli, Inc., including the entire stocli of the Peacock Dahlias, and will continue the business on a more extensive scale. We have secured the services of Mr. L. K. Peacock and all the experts who have been associated with him. Mr. Peacock has been identified with the trade for the past twenty years, and during that peroid has produced such noted varieties as Nympha)a, Clifford W. Bruton, William Agnew, Miss May Lomas, Storm King, Snow Clad, and over fifty other standard varieties, not to mention the Twentieth Century and the subsequent century collections. The past season was a most favorable one for Dahlias, and as every plant bloomed freely, we offer our stock as the best grown, and absolutely true to name. We are prepared to fill all orders promptly and are now booking contracts for 1907. Our 1906 catalogue will be ready for distribution early in February, and will be mailed to each of our customers and others upon application. David Herbert (Si Son, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc., ATCO, NEW JERSEY. Uentlon Tbe PlorlBta* Bxc&ange wben writing. RA^BLER5 llome-Orown Plants PniLADELPniA RAMBLER 6to6 tt (3.00 per doz. : (20.00 per 100 3t04n 1.76 ■• 12.00 i to 6 ft (2.26 per doz. ; $16.00 per 10 atoStt. 1.60 " 10.00 " CRIMSON RAMBLER t to6 tt (2.26 per doz. ; (16.00 per 100 Slot tt $1.76 per doz,; (12.00 per 100 2 to 3 tt (1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/6AS— Van Houttel, A. Waterer, Blue and Prunlfolla. DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and Gracilis, SNOWBALLS— Pllcatum and Opulus. WEIQB- LIAS— Kosea, Florlbunaa, Candida. Variegated. ALTHBAS —Double White, Violet and Red. California Privet, Berberls Thunbergll, Hydrangea Qrand. Write tor prices. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Orove, Pa. Uentlon *!%« FlnrXMm' Hxehance wbaa writing. SHRIBBERV P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. P.O. No. I. Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE MentloD th. Florists* Biehsngs when writiag BABY RAMBLERS Extra heavy two-year-old fleld-grown stock ready now. Per doz. , $4.00 ; per 100, $25.00. Crimson Eambler, per doz. , $1.75 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Uentlon llie Florists' Bxchanse when writing. SEND TO THE MOON COMPANY For t TREES, SnRUBS, VINES Your I and SI^ALL FRUITS Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. MorrlsTlHe, I'a. Mention The Florlitt' Ezohnnre when wrltlnr. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AIMKRICA Per ICOO 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. Sets (70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Hollj') 1 toot 11 cts lOO.OO 260.000 Buxus suffruticosa trane. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts 88.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK. N. H. Mention The Florists* Ezohanre when wrltlnr. Hollaaii iDrseiy Stock Ask. for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.11SS' Mention Hie Florlete* Bxchanse when writloK. February 3, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange Miss Kate Moulton 135 m The new pink rose originated by John Munson, proprietor of the Minneapolis Floral Co. We offer for April and May delivery at the following prices: 100 lots in 2X inch pots - - $30.00 500 '' I'A. '' - - - 125.00 1000 '' IM '' - - - 200.00 In lots over 1000 in 2}4 inch pots, 175.00 All strong plants, flowering wood, and without doubt the best Pink rose of recent introduc- tion. Prolific bloomer, fine stiff stems, and, to quote the opinion of leading growers, '' the coming Pink rose." All sold out for March delivery, but can book orders for April and May delivery at the above prices F. 0. B. Minneapolis. Read what A. H. Stolpen, the leading Winnipeg florist has to say regarding it. BOOK YOUR ORDERS EARLY Winnipeg, Jan 8. lOOfi. Minneapolis flobai. Co., MlnneapoiiB, Minn. Gentlemen : Speaking of your new rose (tho Mies Kate Moultont from thfi retaller'a point ot view, I can only say there Is none her equal. She la a favorite with every cus- tomer at Qret alght. 1 have had this Xmas the best American Beauties and your roses standing side by side In my unique refrlger- ator, which you know bo well. Customers re- peatedly, when giving orders for American Beauties, stop suddenly asking. "What rose Is that?" "It is the loveliest I ever saw," and "exquisite" are the general expressions of the ladles. Well, I could give you a booklet of my experience with this rose, nod you must have noticed the ever Increas- ing demand. Until I received your wire. Im- possible to fill orders. There were many customers disappointed beside myself ; some of them had orders standing over for New Tear's, so that they might be served wtth this beautiful rose once more. The Miss Kate Moulton Is a great success for durability, attractiveness and all other charms a cut rose can possess. Yours very sincerely, A. H. STOLPEN. Minneapolis Floral Co. JOHN nUNSON, Proprietor MIINNEAPOUIS, MIINN. Mention Tho Florists' Exchange when writing. I CALIFORNIA PRIVET A lar^e stock of fine 2 and 3-ycar-old " Columbufl, Oblo. Kov. 6, '05 Chas. Black, Hlghtetown, N J. DearSlr.— Privet (1000) reached ub In fine condition and la very satlefactory. Franklin Park Floral Co." 3 yr. transplanted, 12 to 18 in., $7.00 per lOOO; 6000 for $.25.00. 3 yr. transplanted. 18 to 24 In., well-branched and strong, $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 2 to 3 ft., very Htroogand well branched. 93.00 per 100; $20.0Uper 1000. 2year-old, 16 to 20 Inches, light, 3 or more branches. $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 2'» to 30 Inchee, well branched. $2.00 per 100; $1-' 00 per 1000. 6000 and over at $10.00. 2Hto 3 feet, fine. $3.00 per 100; $2.00 per 1000. 6000 and over at $17.60. 3 to 4 feet, strong, selected, $4.00 per 100. Packed free of charge. Address Chas. Black, Hlehtstown, N. J. Mention The FlorlBf Bxcbtnge when wrltlpg. KOSTER A CO, "S'sTrf^s BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonlei. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES. EU. Catalogue free on demand. Mention TTie FlorliU* Blicbange when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BO&HOOP, riOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, euch as H. P. Koseg, Rhodod«ndron§, Azaleas, CiematlB, Bux- QB, Choice £verg^reenBt Peonies^ etc* Ask for Catalogue. Mention The Floi^sti' Exchange when writing. >»'oOLD COLONY NURliLRIES"o'o Crataegus Arnoldiana 4-5 Jt. $12.00 Crataegus Crus-galll 3-4 tt. 10.00 Crataegus mollis 2-4 ft. 8.00 Forsythia I'ortuoel 3-4 tt. 8.00 Viburnum lentago 4-5 ft. 15.00 Viburnum molle 2-8 ft. 10.00 Viburnum opulus 12-18 Id. 6.00 Viburnum venosum 12-18 In. 8.00 Traile list now ready, T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. MentloQ The Florists* Exchange when writing. Utlca, N. Y. The Week's News. F. J, Baker has fully recovered from his severe sickness and is able to be around and attend to business. He has had the misfortune to have one of his large Furman boilers go out of business; it completely collapsed, but it was very fortunate for him the weather was quite mild, and that he had two other boilers on the same range of houses. He has installed a new boiler. Dr. W. A. Rowlands, H. H. Nichol- sen and A. O. Grasel attended the Carnation Society's meeting at Boston last week, and speak very highly ot it in every particular. We are expect- ing that Dr. Rowlands will give his experience at the next meeting of the Florists' Club to be held on February 6. John A. Evans and E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind., stopped over on their way down to Boston. Spencer & Martin m:et with quite a loss on Tuesday evening, January 23, their store building being on fire. The store was flooded with water. The building was not all consumed, so that by Saturday they were able to go on with their business again. Mr. Spen- cer was going to Boston that night, expecting to leave at 12.30, but the fire breaking out about 7 o'clock he was detained at home. Carnations are coming In quite freely now and of good quality. Roses are more plentiful. Spring flowers have made their appearance. There is a good call for sweet peas and freezia, which are very good. The next regular meeting of the Utica Florists' Club will be held February 6, at their rooms, when the question will be brought up in regard Large specimen Trees. Norway Maple 2'^ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, ■iV, to 3 in. diameter. Horse Che8tnut,2i/2to3%indiameter. Carolina Poplar, 1% *■ 2 m. diameter Hemlock Spruce, 4 to c m. Write fi-T prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. Formerly of Keene .v Foulk. Flushing, L. I. Ifeatloa tk« Flvlats' arpfcaaga wkcn writug Strong own roots. 2!^ Inch pots 100 1000 Diesl.ach $ 3.00 $27.00 Xeige .V Ly'nals 2.60 20.00 Alps .\: I>lnBmore 3 60 30.00 Wood ii Gen. Jac 3.60 30.00 Mad. Masson 2.76 22.00 Mrs.. John LalDK 4.0O 30.00 Neyron & Charta 3 60 30.00 ROKsrLambelin 6,00 40.00 Vlck's Caprice 4 60 36.00 B.iby Rambler 7.00 60.00 Crimson Rambler 3.00 26.00 P. W. &T. Itambler 2.60 20.00 Queen's Scarlet 2 60 20.00 C.Soupert 3.0O 26.00 cl.Meteor 3.00 26.00 ClothotGold 3.00 25.00 Lamarque 3.00 25.00 MarechalNlel , 3.60 30.00 Mrs. Robert I'eary 3 00 28.00 Baby Rambler .20.00 Prices good for one week ^-^^^ r' P* W\~i ^ only. Order now. Ship i In., $8.00; 3 In., OUW I I 11 jij.oo; t m., $20.00 per 100. Dl IRRFD^ * '°" «20'00; 6 m., $25.10; ■CVJiaiSLKO 0 lu., $36.00 per 100. P0IN8ETTIA8 ''''''■•%lrm 50,000 R08E8 J'.°n:;»^;SrpfrTo: White and Pink Oouhet, Hermosa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet, La France, Kaleerin, J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention The Florlits' Exobant* when vrltlnr. ROSES 2'; IN, rOTS READY NOW Baby Rambler, Sr,.00 pur 100. The following at $2.5u per 100, $20.00 pcrlOOO: Crlmsou Rambler Marecbal Nell Helen Gould LaFrance Papa Gontier Kalserln Meteor Ktollle de Lyon Maman Cochet White Cochet Soupert La I>etro1t Bride F. Kruet;er Brabant Bridesmaid Telloiv Cochet Ivory B.M. Henrietta Mary WaRblnirton Bon MUene Van Houtli Sov.dePlerre Notting Bease Brown Teplitz The fuUowiny: $3.00 per 100: Mme. Chas. Wood Oeii. Jark Mrs. Jno. Laing: Magrna Carta Paul Neyron Capt. Christy John A. Doyle,"- """lor-r""'"- Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Decorailve Plants Latania Borbonica, 2H In. pots, $3. CO; 3 In. $6.00; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Large Bpeclmen plants from $2, 00 to $6.00 each. Kentla Belmoreana and Fosterlana, 2H In. pots, $8.00; 3 In., $16 00; 6 in., $50.00 per 100; 6 In. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.75 to $36.00 each. Areca Lutescen8,3 ln.$10.00: 4 in. $20.00 per luO; 6 in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandanus lltills, 2 in. pots, 93.00; 4 In., $20.00 per loo. Dracfena Indivlsa, & In. pots. $16.00; 6 in., $26.00 per 100. Phoenix Reclinata, 6 In. pots. $36.00 per 100. Phtenix Canariensis, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. Fiona Klastica. 4 in. pots, $25.00; 51n., $40.00; 6 in., $65.00 per loo. Aranearia ExceUa. 6 In. pots, $65.00 per 100. Boston and Pleraoni, 4 m. pots, $Id 00; Bin., $25.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Com- pacta, 3 In. pots. $8.00: 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. XfoDtlnn tbc Finrlfitp' Dxebatun when writing- FEQiS QDB SPEmBLTT CIBOTIUM .SCHIEDEL We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in best Erowlng condition. 3 in., $30.00; 4 in., $50.00; 5 In.. $70.00 per 100. For larger specimens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, best ttock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties, 200,000 plants in stock. 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 Der 1000. 250 at lOOO rate. 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiaatamCuneatuna, Maidenhair Fern, nice busby plants. 2H In.. $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 4 in. $12.00 per luO: b in., $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Pluniosus Nanna, large plants in 4 in. pots, in best condition, $16.00 per 100: $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills N.J. Mention The Floriiti' Exohanire when writing. Tarrytown Fern Elegantisslma, 2% in., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottii, 2'X in., $.5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots 3 plants in a pot, 20 iu. liigh, strong and stocliy; $25 00 per 100. No order of leas than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. Uimtlnw The FlnrtatB' Bxehaore wh»n writing DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. Parnatinnc From pots, for planting In Chrysan- UdllldllUIIO themum benches. B >Htnn Market and a few Dorothy and varletrated varietic h. lie Pinorariac Lai):;e healthy plants, o to 6 inch pots blllCldlldd io bud and bloom. 2Ue. CnrySanttlBinillllS inng. Appleton, yellow and white Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, Black Hawk, Jones, 60o. per doz,; 6e. each. Primula Obconica J^c^MS^poJ" t':""'"- byClamen Plants 6°n, potsTzBo. CaBhp'ease."' F. B. RINE, l^eniBburg, Pa. Mepttoo The Florist.' Bxcbange when writlnif. POINSETTIAS, Field grown, one year old, excellent stock, delivery March first. $10 per hundred, $85 per thousand. Addres.s, FRANK S. SESSIONS, San Diego, Cal. care E. 0. Sessions. Mentinn The FlorliitB' BTohnnge w*ipn wrltlne. Dgmigs glhdioli stock mums To close out we offer strong roots of 2^th Cen- tury DahllatorJlo perlOD; Llvoni and Nyrapbcp, $4 per 100; Gladioli, Groff'eSllver Trophy, $2 per- 100; Shakespeare, $i per 100; May. $l,CO por 100 ; Augusta, $2 per 100; "1000." $2 per 100. Mums 400 Stock plants ' f Bonnaffon. Ivory, Eaton and other standard sorts. $[> per 100; Euguohard. $8 per 100; "Wm. Ducbliam $9 per mo. Strong Parsley Olumits. 5Cc. i)er 100. Cash with order, please. Address. I. MERWIN RAYNOR, CREENPORT, L. I., N. Y. MentloD The Florlats' Exchange when writing. 500,000 VERBENAS 60 FINEST NAMED VARIETIES Perfectly Healthy. Free from Rust. Rooted Caltlngs, 60c. per 100; J6.0O per 1000. Plants, $2. SO per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Our list Is the choice from millions of seedlings. Send for circulars. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention Tlie Florists* Excbanfe when writing. Bargains 2 Weeks. Primula Obf-onlca, Grandiflora, Alba, In bud and bloom, 2 in., $1.75. 3 In., $3,60 per 100. Hardy I'ioks, Rooted Cuttings Strong, S kinds, blooms dbont Decoration Day, 6Pc. per 100 mall ; ^2.50 per 1.000 express. Alternantliera, Full Rooted strong, best red and yellow, 50c. per 100 mall ; J4 50 per 1,000 express, fiiaut Cyrlanien, Mixed deedllngs. ready to trannplant, $1.25 per 100 prepaid. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Mention The FlorlstB* Excbange when wrltlog. BAUR FLORAL 00. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 214 ineh $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory references. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. ERIE, PA. Uentlon The rinrlsts' BzchaDge when writing. PANSIES From our well-^nown etraln, the best in the market, strong plants, $1.50 per 600; $2.60perl000 n A I^IF^ (BtiUls). Fine plants, lPAI9li:9 $200perl000. FORGET-^E-NOT •^-tL^o'lfeV looo GERANIUMS °"°'^-''-'&perlOO. I FTTIIPF Boston Market, aracd Rapids, ■-■-■ ■ *J*-«- $1.00 per 1000 ; 6.0C0 tor $1.00. T0M4T0 PLANTS J- ^"-'.Too^.^ '"•• J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Uentlon The Florlits' nxchange when writing. I\.ooted Outlines CARNATIONS and GERANIUMS Caruations tor February delivery as follows: Queen Louise, at $10 per 1000; Lady Bountl- lul, Richmond Gem. Wm. Penn and M, A, Patten, at $25 per 1000: Harry Fenn and Mrs. E. A. Nelson, at $15 per luoo. Geraniums— Ot these I am sold out of all that I can supply until the 5th of March. Will haye about 100.000 for the month ot March (rooted cuttlnge, no pot plants.) Send for lists of Carnations and Geraniums. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa. Uentlon The Florlati' Bxchance when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, Including all shades, $10.00 per 1000; 10000 $80.00. Same varieties, 2d size, $6.00 per 1000. aiadioll, choice mixed, No. 1, $1,000 per 1000 MlxedNo. 2, $1.75perl000. Qtotf'a Hybrid, a fine strain, $8.00 per 1000; No. 2, $«.00 per 1000. Chlldsli, crlglnal stock, $10.00 per 1000; No. 2, $6.00 per 1000. Grofl's and ChlldsH, No. 4 and smaller $10,000 per bushel. Most of those will bloom under favorable conditions. Oriflamme, rich, dark maroon, lar^e open flowers, long spikes, $9.00 per lUOO. Dahlias, double, choice varieties, all classes, divided sorts. $3.60 per 100 ; same without names. $2.60 per 100. Spotted Calla, No. 1, $1.60 per 100; one year, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. Trltoma Qraadiflora, strong. $6.C0 per 100. Sugar Maples, 2 years. 10 to 18 Inch , $4.03 per 1000; 10000 $35.10. Lists teee. E. V. TE.48, Centervllle, Ind. Uentlon The Florlats* BzcliaDRe when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES ^JS?a,^Vs: ralia. Btrong field divisions, for 3 In. and larKor- $1.1)0 per doz. ; »7 00 per lUO ; $56.00 per 1000. lui- I>roved Daisy, "Shasta," extra large field dlv- slons. which can be divided into three or more smaller ones. $2.60 per 100: $20 OO per 1000. Not less than 60at this rate. Beffouia, 10 flowerint; vars., 2H In , $3.00 per 100. Coleus. large ass. ^ybrlda, 'IH In., $2.00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Stellata, 2^ in.. $2.00 per HO. Geranium. 10 standard var.,21n. $1.50 per 100; Silver Edge, K.l'., $1.00 per 1('0. PetuniaB. Dreer's strain, double. Giants of CaliforLia. sin^de frinefd. li.C, $1 00 per 100. Heliotrope, dark and llRht, 76c. per 100. SEED— Alaska. California and Weatralia. 25c, per 100: $2.00 per 1000; *fi.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 2"c. per 1600: $2 60 per oz. Hybrid Delpliiniutn. Burbank strain, 26c. per pkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia, Giant of California, f rlni^ed, hand fertilized. 60c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Gash please. FRED GKOHE, SANTA ROSA, CAI*. Mention llie Florists* Exchange when writing. February 6,1906. The Flori^t^^ Exchange )37 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akws a U 157 Alleu C H 139 AUeu J K 155 Allen W S Co 155 Anderson & Christeu- sen 136 Ascbmaun G 130 Andorra Nura 13-1 Uader J 130 lluiTows H H & Son 139 liaur Mural Co 136 Hay State Nurs ....134 Hayersdurfer H & Sou 160 lieaeli James E ....153 lieaveu E A 157 IS.ekert W C 131 liirger H H & Co... 131 Uerubeimer E ..156 Uerning H G .... ..156 Uetscher C ..160 Blear W ..149 Ulack Clias ..135 liuddiugtou AT.. ..130 . .155 Uouuut Aj Blake . . . .155 Buulou F i: Son . ..15a Breitmeyer J & Sou 15i Breuueujan JO.. .136 Brown Peter .138 Bryant J M .156 Budloug J A .14V Burubam Hitchings - .160 Burpee W A Co. . . .130 Byer Bros .139 Byer Floral Co . . . .136 Caldwell W E Co. .lo9 Campbell C H .136 Chicago earn Co.. .149 Cbilda J L .13V Oockrof t J D .13V Couard & Jones . . . .134 ConueU B . . .139 CooUdge Bros .14V Cottage Gardens .• .129 .137 Cowee W J .158 Cowens N Son .... .158 Cox Seed Co .130 Craig K & Son .156 Crowl Feru Co .... .157 Cuuniugbam J H . . .150 Cut Flower Escb . . .155 Davis A B & Sou . . .146 Ueamud J B .157 llenouden 11 & Son. .134 .131 .137 .159 .150 .160 .131 .157 .157 .155 .137 Uevine Spec Co ....158 Dietscb A Co 152 Uiller Caskey & Co.. 159 Billon G'bouse Mfg Co 159 Dillon J L 136 Dorner F Sons 146 Dorrance B 13S Boyle J A 136 Dreer Hy A. . .132-36-58 Duiuont & Co 156 Dutchess Co. Violet Co 154 Ebbinger &. Van Groos 135 Edwards Folding Box Co 156 Eichholz H 146 Eisele C 160 Elizabeth Nurs Co ..13t Elliott \V & Sons ..130 ElUott W U 129 Eudtz Vau Ness & Col34 Emmaus Ceo M .... 138 Ellsworth Brown & Co 134 Felthousen J E 153 Field H W 146 F & F Nurseries 134 Fiilow & Banks 147 Fischer U 146 Flower Growers Mkt 157 Foley Mtg Co 159 Ford Bros 155 ' Forest Nurs Seeds Col37 Fortunes A L 157 Froment H E 155 Fraser John 137 Garland G M 160 Gibliu & Co 158 Goddard S J 150 Greenhouse Co 158 Gregory J U & Sons . 130 Grobe F 130 Gunther W H Guttman A J.... 154-155 Uauford li G 139 Harris E 138 Herbert D i Son ... 134 Herendeen Mtg Co.. 160 Uerr A M 136 Uerr D K 150 Herrmann A 160 Uerzog Wm 138 Hesslon Hy 150 Hews A U & Co ..159 Hicks & Crawbuck . . 155 Hill E G Co 153 Hilhuger Bros 168 Hlppard E 158 Hoiton & Uuukel...l56 Horan E C 155 Horticultural AdT...l32 Hughes G J 138 Igoe Bros 146 Ind Flower Co 150 Jackson & Perkins.. 134 Jacobs S & Sous 159 Jennings B B 139 Johnson Chas 130 Johnson & Stokes... 131 Johnson Heating Co. 159 Jones H T 134 Kastlng W F 156 Kalzensteiu & Co . .131 Iveene P 135 Kessler P F 155 King Cons. Co 160 Koster & Co 135 Kreshover I. J ....157 Kroeschell Eros Co.-loS Kuebler Wm H 15.^ Lager & Hurell 139 Lang J 155 Larchmont Nurseriesl47 Laiigjahr A H 155 Lawritzen C 154 l.eedle Floral Co . . 135 Leonard Seed Co. . Le Page N lyockland Lum Co. Mader P Maxwell Mfg Co.. McFaddfU E C McKellar 0 W McKissick Wm E. XIcManus J Meagher J H Metropolitan Mat. Co 149 Michell H F Co 131 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange . . . .159 Mlllang F 155 .Minn. Floral Co 136 .Mitting A 139 -Moon Wm H Co 134 Moltz A 154 Moninger J C Co 159 Moore Hentz and Nash 156 Moore & Simon .... 13] Nafl Florists Board ot Trade 156 National Plant Co 151 Natural Guano Co ..15J Nicotine M'E'g Co 15f: Niesscn Leo ......140 Ouwerkerk P 13J Peckham S S 150 Pennock S S 151 Peterson Nurs 136 Phlla Cut Flower Co I5f Phila Market 15C Phillips H Seed Co. 134 Pierce P O Co 15f Pierson A N 139 Pierson F K C« 129 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 16C Pittsburg Florists S:;cbange ...150 Poilworth 0 O Co . . 156 Powell S H 147 Pure Culture Spawn Co 131 Pye E H 135 Pye B C 147 guaker City Machine Co 15! Quidnick G'houses .140 Kawliugs B 1 13fc Ilawson W W Co...l3l Haynor I M 130 Kayuor J I 156 Keck John 131 Heed & Keller IW Held Edw lot Ueich V B 141 Keiuberg G 15i Reinberg P I4'i Ueuter S J 14' Richard & Co 157 nine F B 130 Robinson H M Co ... 151 Iloemer Fred 13< Rossig Bros 157 Uupp J F 13( Salttord Geo 15ri Sampson A W 131 Schaeffer Flower Co 15( Schmidt Co J c ..131 Schuize & Son 130 Scollay J A. 150 Scott J 151 Scranton Floral Supply Co . . 157 Seamen J w & Co i,";:: Sellgman J 15.' Sessions F S ...... 130 Shellroad G'houses .13r Sheridan W P ....15,". "" Simpson R I5s ^°^ Skldelsky S S 14!, SMnn & Thompson ., 15.'. Smith N & Son 16.: Smith wo 157 .Smith W & T Co. ..131 Smith & Gaunet .... 16o Stearns A. T. Lum Co 1C( Stevens H A Co ... .147 Storrs & Harrison Co I3(i Stumpp & Walter Co 130-132 Stuppe Wm 153 Swayne Wm 147 Syracuse Pottery Co 15S Taylor E J 135 Teas E Y 130 Thorburn J M & Co. 131 Thompson J D Co 157 Thompson W 150 Totty O H 147 Traendly & Schenck 165 Van Asscbe 169 Velie Bros 147 Vaugban's Seed Store 129 Vesey W J & M S .147 Vicks Jas & Sons . . 131 .157 Z\'^ ^ ?"J ^° ••■138 Wood Bros 148 Vincent R & Son Weston H 139 ,,.„,, „■;;. 134.150 Whilldln Pottery toLIS «• H S ?, r-^--^"^ Whilton Chas ....139 ll-l^ "n?',;^ '^" ■•'" Wiuterson K F Co II- ,?" ^ n' '^ Worcester Conser- VVeathered Co 158 vatories 156 wltl S ? LJ ^^•■ISS y»"ne A L & Co 155 Weber H & Sons Co 148 Young J 155 Weeber & Don ....130 Young Thus ' i! i! i! ! ilM Welch Bros 156 Zangen O V .... 131 WIetor Bros 147-57 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Narcissus 129 Abutllon ...129-30-31-00 Ageratum 130-31 Oranges""'.. {'» Alternanthera 129-30-31 Orchids Ab-ssum 130-31 Palms Ampelopsis 1.30 Paiisles -^'"leu 132 phlo.t .\raucaria 130-32-34 Asparagus 129-30-60 Azaleas 131-32 Begonias Bulbs 130-32-34 Caladlums 130-34 Camellias 130 Cannas 131 130 134 136 130 132-34-36 ..134-36-38-60 131-32-38 Peonies Primulas Petunias . . . ^ui-.. - n 130-34-38 Privet 134-35 Pyrethrums 134 Rhododendrons ...132-38 Roses 129-31-32-35 36-47-63-57 Carnations . 129-.36 40-47 Salvia 131 Chrysanthemums seeds . .J .;.■.■ .'.IM-M-Sl 131-32-36-47-D3 Smilax 134.36 C|n"arias 138 Spiraeas 131-32 Clematis 132 stocks IsH Coeoanut Fibre ....130 s„eet Peas 134-57 8oX\s- •::::;: ::::;}!? IC!""" '^\?.t cr^'/'hs 132 vioicts':.'.:.:;:;;"i35 CuPl^ea 131 MISCELLANEO0:S Cut Flowers . .150-56-57 Artificial Leaves .l.-,7-00 Cyclamen 136 Boil, rs l-,ti w S"S lint Cut Flower Boxes'Jse-M Daisies 131-36 Drain Tile I'.ft Dracaenas . . 131-32-36-60 Engravings 1 ^r Buonymus 132-36 Fertilizers. '.'. 155 Lvergreens 131-32 Fittings 157 01 i:"'°% 130-57 Florists' Supplies 157-00 Fern Spores 137 Flower Pots and Plt^lls 136 Tubs 1 ~,ls and Implements ""'^""I'a'* "1-32 168-59-60 Manetti 131-32 Vegetable Plants ...136 Mignonette 130 Ventilators 160 Mushrooms 130 Wants 149 HORSE SHOE BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD &C0. I2W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Florista' Exchange when writtog. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY By ALEX. ■WALLACE Editor ol THE FLOBIST8' EIOHANQE Telle the Story of Scotland's Famous Mountain Flower in Prose and Poetry. Full cloth 280 pages, freely illustrated, Including frontispiece in color. PRICE $l.50, Postpaid Senator free Sample Pages and Extracts from Reviews. I. T. Delaware Pig.SPaft. Co. ltd. 4-8 Duane Street, NIW VORK TUBEROr.S KOOTED BEGONIAS GOLD MEUAT. STRAIN. ^',?w'"*^i~^'"'""' Scarlet, Orange, Pink and Wlilte, $3.00 per 100; raised, »2.75 per 100 DOUBLE.— Same colors as single, $4.00 per 100; mixed, »3.75 per 100. »4.«o Cash or satlsractory reference must accom- pany order. Order at once from H. LePagt, JItfX!', Mt. Vernon, H.Y. Agent for Hubert & Co., Ltd., England. WARNAARe>CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Sion, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonlas, etc. Mention The Florists' Eiehange when writing. Contents. American Carnation Society (IIlus.) 142-3 Boston Co-operative Flower Grow- ers' Association, Officers of (Portraits) 142 Carnation Society and its Certifi- cates 140 Carnations 142 Canaciian News 150 Catalogues Received .151 Club and Society Doings 144 Convention Echoes 143 Heating '. .153 McKinley Day 143 National Council of Horticulture. . 140 Nursery Department 133 OBITUARY — Reck, John (Portrait) 141 Pahtier, Wm. J. (Portrait) 140 Question Box , , 145 The Good Old Way (Illus.) 151 TRADE NOTES — Kalamazoo, Utica 135 Baltimore, Cromwell, Conn. Washington 150 Boston, Philadelphia 151 Buffalo, Chicago, New Torlc, Providence 152 Cincinnati, New Orleans. New- port, St. Paul, San Franci-sco. 154 Milwaukee 157 Minneapolis 15s Readers Views, Our 141 Rose Miss Kate Moulton (Illus.). 144 Seed Trade Report 131 Week's Work, The 13s WHEN IN NEED OF SoiDDii![-FioffiGnoo Duids NVrlte to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALS! «,„,,- ... Per 100 1000 OladioluB America $15.00 $100.00 Gladiolus Augusta 400 30.00 Gladiolus, whlteand llght.mlxed. 1.60 12 00 Isniene Grandiflora 6 00 50 00 Lilium Phillppinense '...'.'. 18.00 15o!oO GLADIOLI and LILIES in great variety. Trade list tree. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent cash with order. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention the F'orlats' Exchange when nAHne. Why Have Bugs? I beg to Inti.rm the trade that I am prepared t" visit any greenhrjuBo estaljlishmen , end rumlgato the houses with Hyilrocyaulc-acld- gas and Kuarauteo to clear the plants fr.ni AphlH. lied 8|.ldc)r and Thrip tor three months. This will , bviute all danger to growers, and ensure a perfect i Iddancn ot all Insect iieste Write tor Information to, John A. Maajlisr.Su 115, irJs'e/, H.Y Mention The Florlsf Biebsnge when writing HOW TO GROW musHRooms A practical treatise of in.struction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this curious vegetable. Price, - - - lo cents. A. T. DC la Mare prg. & Pub. Co., 2-8 Duane St., New York. M.nHnn The Florists' gichsnire whep wrltlnt CARNATIONS We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for it. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Uentlon Tbt riorl.t»' Biehanj« when writing FftASER NURSERY Huntsville, Ala. Write for price list of Californian V^,}' Crimson Rambler, Prairie and Plantier Roses, Dwf. Box, Ampelopsis, Hyderangea, and full line of Fruit Trees. Ue.tlo. Th« riorlslB- «»ehSM. wb«j »rltl»» Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds and Seedlings Oatalpa Speclosa. Black Locust, Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. rOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TtNN., K. f. D. 2 Mention The Florists' Eichange when wrltln,. PUMIEinS Fresh cut day ot ship- ment $6.00 a 1000. or $3 60 f'T 500. Freight paid to New York. Needle Pines, Florida Moss, PineCones. Peipetnated Palms. Florida Natu ral Products Co , So. Jacksonville P. 0., riorida. Uentlon the riortstc Bzchum when wrltlBg. BEGONIA VERNON SEED >f°^ '^;p; and most carefully gathered. Scarlet, rose red pale pink, 1-8 oz., 50c. trade ptk I6c. Begonia Bljoa,l-l6 oz., 60c. Beg:onla Erfordla, 1010 seeds, 25c. Gash with order. JOHN RECK & SON, Bridgeport, Conn. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Grofl e Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. ^^ ~ Uentlon^he Florlsta' gichange when writing. BABY^RAMBLER^ROHl IN FI^E QROWINQ CONDITION 2% inch pots $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 ■* " 10.00 " 90.00 Also Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in large assortment. Established 1863. 600 Acres. HQOPES BRO. & THOMAS, MspleAvenue Nurseries, West Chester, Fa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrlUng. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS "^ady wow Strong, Healthy and Thoroughly Rooted Cuttings of the following Varieties: per 1000 per 100 Victory (scarlet) .... ( 12 oo Cardinal (scarlet) 6.00 S50.00 Flamingo (scarlet) 2.00 I'j.oo Mauley (scarlet) 2.00 1^.00 Fiancee (light pink).... 6.00 so.oo Lawson, 2.„o 15.00 „ per 100 Enctiantress Sz.^o Mrs. M. A. Patten, Var 2.50 Fair Mala (light pink) 2.00 Queen, (white) 2.00 Queen I,oulse (white) 2.00 1 Boston Market(whlte) 2.00 a„M.f„„,. J^'","' ^"'f one variety at one thousand rate. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. Write for discount on large orders. per 1000 S20.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 J. D. COCKCROFT, Northport, Long Island, N.Y. MantloB T*t riorlits' Biehanfe when writUf. 138 The Florists' Hxchange THE WEEKS WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Dianthus. The Chinese pinks, of which there are a number of fine varieties, are good for border planting and well liked by all classes of people. The plants to be of the right size for bedding and for selling by the dozen to our custoiners, should be at least three Inches high and on the point of making side growth. Such plants sell here for fifty or sixty cents per dozen, and many hundreds are sold every Spring, all coming out of 2%-inch pots firmly holding the ball of earth and altogeth- er fine stock for planting out. In that way and for that price they can be grown with a good profit for the grow- Ir I have found that all the various strains now offered, single as well as double, find equal favor with the peo- ple, and many of them prefer a good mixture. Still, the grower should keep the varieties separate, so as to be able to meet an occasional demand for a certain type. To have good sturdy plants quite early, when no risK Is run in planting them out if well hardened off. it is necessary to sow the seeds In the beginning of February, although these pinks give good results if seeds are sown much later. But they would then not be enticing florists stock. Sow thinly In boxes, cover slightly and prick off when large enough. Use a good, friable kind of moderately enriched soil and be some- what sparing In watering. Later on thev go into pots and in a place, pref- erably a frame, where their require- ments in the matter of light and air can be fully met. Border Carnations. Here we have still another type of the great and all important Dianthus tribe. If anything, these are even better selling florists' stock in early Spring than the Chinese and Japanese pinks, but not a whit more profitable than those. While marguerite carna- tions and any of the other varieties coming under this head are but indif- ferent material for effective bedding work, far behind Chinese pinks in this respect, they are superior as producers of flowers for cutting, and for this pur- pose alone they are grown extensively in our gardens. These also are sold out of 2iA-inch pots and bring the usual price asked for that size and kind of bedding stock— fifty or sixty cents per dozen. If the seeds are not yet sown, a start should now be made without further delay, so that strong and sturdy plants may be had for early planting. The sowings are made in the same manner as those of all half hardy annuals, and the rearing of the young plants pre- sents no dlfflcultles. All seeds of the Dianthus family are coarse grained, sprout in a few days and quickly grow Into bright plants. The varieties of marguerite carnations, the Chabaud and Gulllaud strains, and the newer forms of all three flower the first season, and the latter two abundantly the first and second season, but are not hardy enough to carry well In the open through the Winter. The dwarf Vien- na and Grenadin strains do not bloom the first season no matter how early thev are sown: but the entire second season, from verv early In the Spring until late in the Fall, they cover them- selves with a mass of sturdy stemmed, bright flowers. Indoor Carnations. While speaking of carnations, a few words in the nature of timely remind- ers, relating to that most important class, which furnishes an ever-ready subject for never relaxing discussion all the year around, should not be con- sidered out of place. The grower of seeds and seedlings will now have his hands full. His first year seedlings, coming into bloom one after the other, evincing an unbelievable diversity In structure, form, iiabit and bloom and not two alike in the whole bunch, now need close watching and scrutinizing. If he is a good judge of carnations, the number of plants to furnish cuttings for a second year's trial will not be large. They should be carefully marked and numbered, and so should each batch of cuttings. The cuttings of each number should be put in the sand by themselves, leaving a good space between the different batches so as to avoid any kind of mix-up when they begin to reach out In nil direc- tions. These cuttings grow remark- ably fast In the sand. They should be allowed to form a good bunch of roots before they are potted up. This holds good with all carnations, old and new. If 1 had to choose between leaving them In the sand too long and potting them up too soon. I -would prefer the former, although t^ere Is only one Killny Plams-FOB l906-Bi(it|Hil Plaqls We will propagate on orders any number of above varieties for ensuing season. Haye the largest stock of Killarney in America. The price will be $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000, from 214 in. pots, and guarantee fine plants, but must have the orders early, as we are not in the plant trade. To ensure permanency of order we want a deposi of 20 per cent, of value with order; same will be credited on bill at delivery of plants. Correspondence solicited BENJAMIN DORRANCE, rfoo^rfa^oTS Dorranceton, Pa. Meptlon The Florists' BxcbaDge when writing. ^^^ right time, and that is, when the roots are from one-half to three-fourths of an inch long. The seed pods of flowers that were fertilized, or polienized, in October and November or the first part of December must now also be closely watched. The seeds, especially if of a white flowering parentage, often sprout in the pod if left hanging too long. Whenever the pods assume a leathery color, are dry and papery the seeds should be gathered and sown. BougalnvlUeas. Bougainvilleas are splendid Spring- flowering plants and should be mo?e widely known and grown. The sprays of their flowers are fine for cutting and last for an incredible length of time. The plants may easily be brouglit into bloom by Easter, and there is nothing more attractive than they. It is now time to arouse plants . iJ^X«.^"-i°yea a good rest from Inst Fall till now from their repose and to awaken the new life, with its promise of bewitching display in less than three months hence. Thoroughly ripened wood is the first essential to an ail around success in the forcing of this beauty, and an even, uninterrupted course from start to finish means everything after that. When the plants are brought forward they likely need a sort of cleaning, and some of them perhaps a tying up. Now is the best time to do this. Very large plants, be- coming too bulky and hard to handle should be freed of pot, or tub, be im- mersed in a tub of water for a few minutes and then given a place in some -^olid bed in conservatory or rose house. Such large bushes amply pay for the room they take up by grand crops of one of the choicest cut ma- terials. The potted specimens are started in about 50 degrees of heat, and when the new growth begins to push the temperature is slowly raised until 60 or at most 6T> degrees is reached. If the plants are subjected to too great a heat, especially right after being started into growth, many of the flowers will "get stuck." or, at least, will not attain perfection. When growing fast, lots of water is needed at the roots and daily sprayings from the start. Begonia Semperfiorens. Seeds of Begonia Vernon and its va- rieties must be started early to work up a good stock in this line for Sum- mer bedding, A light kind of earth is good for the raising of the seedlings. The operator Is very apt to scatter the seeds too thickly, because they are fine and cost little; nevertheless, such prac- tice must be set down as expensive gardening, and I advise careful sowing. In this case thinly sown seeds means the saving of labor, since no pricking oft will then be needful. These be- gonias are also propagated by cuttings, which root easy enough. Some grow- ers prefer these to seedlings. I like early started seedlings better. Of Begonia semperfiorens we have now quite a number of varieties, more or less distinct, to which every now .ind then a ne^w sort is added: and all of them are good, exceedingly good for florists, who deal in bedding and pot plants. We look upon this type of be- gonias as especially suited for bedding out and Indeed are not wrong in freely making use of It and recommending It as such. It Is because few other bed- ders come any way near being as pretty and satisfactory for certain out- door decorative attempts. It is unex- celled for sharply cut lines, as well as for massing and well planned lawn ef- fects, being of a dwarf, sturdy growth and at once a foliage plant and con- tinuous bloomer. It also fills Its place creditably among potted greenhouse plants and can be had with the least of care in presentable form at any and all seasons of the year. Of all be- gonias none Is less exacting in Its cul- tural requirements and none Is easier raised. Tf everything else In the line of florists' stock deserved but half the praise just lavished on this modest little begonia, what a nice time we would have! liTlED. W. TlifME. rrvI'Vl^LiA CRA?b«ng*' »h«» wriQ^ THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3. SO A. T DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment S A. Nutt, Buchner, Gervais, Double Pink, $10.00 per lOOQ. Castellane, Viaud, $12.00 per 1000. OASH WITH ORDER. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florl»U' Exchange when wriUng. GERANIUMS 2 in. pots, S. A. Nutt, $18.00 per 1000; Biichuer, Viauil, Doyle, $.1.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Lobelia l-J" Vlnca Variegated 1-00 Ageratuni, Gurney and Pauline 60 ColeuB., 6. B. and others 60 Coleus Giant, fancy leaved .. ,, 100 Feverfew, little Gem l-^JJ Mme. Salleroi Geraniums 1.60 Vinca Variegated, 3 in. pole 4.00 CASH WITH ORDER. ERNEST HARRIS, Oelanson, N. Y. Mention The Florlata' Eichange when writing. SCENTED GERANIUHS Rose, the old favorite, 2M in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Dr. Livingston, leaves finely di /ided, 2 '4 in. pots, $2.50 per JOO nrs. Taylor, scarlet flowering, rose scented, 2 ?i in. pots. $2.50 per 100. VICK & HILL Co., Rocliester, N. Y. P. O. Box, 613 MfnTlon the Floriwf Bxehange whett wrltlijg. CANNAS And Other Seasonable Stock" Cannaa *^' ^^^ standard varltles, in- CallUas eluding Beaute PoUevlne. Queen Charlotte, Charles Henderson, FlorenceVaughan,etc.,two or three eyes. $26.00 per 1,000; Black Beauty, $6.00 per 100; King Humbert, $25.00 per 100. Oak) 6 high. Grevillea Robusta [^i,. $3.00 per 100. Begonia Metallica $3.00 per 100. Salvia A. Raguenau $3.00 per 100. r annac Allthe standard varieties, 2 to 3 VaUlias eye pieces. $26.00 per 1.000. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Named colors : Double, $5.00 per 100. Single, $3.00 per 100. Boston Fern v^ mch $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri ^.^P """' 3 inch $1.00 per 100. !.60perlOO A7nf<>fl Mnllis Bushy plants, full ot Azalea ITIUIIia buds, 12 to 1B inches high $1.00 per doz. , $30.00 per 100. , 16 to 18 Inches high, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. Rhododendrons ^^L'^^^lVXTSrt lDg20 Inch plants, $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100, 2t Inch plants $12.00 per doz., $90.00 per 100. BABY RAMBLER ROSES strong Field Grown Stock, $26.00 per 100. 2 i^ Inch Pot Stock, $8.00 per 100 ; $65.00 per 1000. ■The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. " Uentlon The Florlata* Exchange when writing. February 3, 1906 The Flori^ts^ Exchange J 39 A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. ROSES. We have always made a specialty of roses, both grafted and own root. In tact we wore the flrat to Introduce In this country. Tea roses grafted on manettl stock. Much ot our grafting Is ilone to order, and tor that reason we ask our customers to notify us as early as possible ot their wants, that we may reserve for them satisfactory stock. We began grafting In December and are I'repared to book orders now. It Is an undoubted fact that the plaats grafted earlier are the best. Grafted Stock. From Killarney.$20.00 per 100; $160.0J per 1.000. Richmond. $25.00 per 100 : $2U0.U0 per 1.000. Kosallnd Orr Unglisk. 120.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1.000. >4 Inch Pots. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100 ; $160.00 per 1,000. Liberty. J20.00 per 100. regardless of number ordered. Etolle De France. $20.00 per 100. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2,'j Inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Killarney . $10.00 per 100 ; $00.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120. OU per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000 Standard Ivory. Franz Deepen Brldestnaid Bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Meteor La Detroit. RoBallnd Orr English. $10.00 per 100; $'J0.00per I.OOO. Varieties. Souvenir du President Carnot. Madam Hoiste. Madame Caroline Testoiit Golden Gate Mrs. IMerpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 214 Inch pots, $16.00 per 100. $120.uO per 1.000; for A No. 1 stock ; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots from 2 ^a Inch pots $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. American Beauty. On own roots. from 2 1^' Inch pots, tS.OO per 100; $75.00 per 1.000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1.000; April. May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magniflceiit pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of out door bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2 '.i Inch pots. $15 00 per 100. Mme Norbert Levavasseur. (The Baby Rambler. ) An ever-blooming dwalf Crimson Rambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2^ inch pots, at $2-75 per dozen; 117.60 per 100; $42.60 per 250. CARNATIONS. wo olTer these special prices, from this date on carnation rooted cuttings guaranteed flrst- class stock, of the following cholco varieties. WHITE Queen Louise. The most profitable carnation we have ever grown. $2.00 a 100 ; $1».00 a 1000. White LawHon. $3.80 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 Lady Bountiful. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PINK KurbantresB. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Fair Maid. »2.60per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. Lawsou. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Nelson Fisher. $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per lOOO. CRIMSON Gov. Roosevelt. $2.60 per 100;$20.0Operl000. Octoroon, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Dalieim. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SCARLET Estelle. $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Cardinal. $5.00 per 100. Red Lawson. Ours Is a much better scarlet than Is usually sold for Red Lawson. t5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. Scarlet Macao. $3.00 per 100 : $25.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED. Mrs. M. A. Patten. $3.00 a 100; $25.00 a lOOO. Variegated Lawson. $6.00 a 100 ; $50.00 a 1000. COLEUS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Verschaffeltii. Standard Orlmeon. Golden Queen. Standard yellow. Fire Brand. Bright Maroon. Lord Palmer- 8ton. Dark maroon. 2 Id- pts. $4.03 per 100. Salvia. Splendens. tall standard, one of the beat. Bontire. Medium dwarf, very good. CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW ANP HCARCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Cahuzac. Meratham Yellow. Pink. Marlon Newell. All mid-season. From 2>.i In. pota, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2 li In. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25 00 per ICOO. Rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. White. Early— George B. Kalb. Polly Rose, wlllowbrook. Mld-Season — Mlsa Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory, Mrs. H. Robinson, NIveus, Alice Byron. Late— Mrs. McArthur. W. H. Ohadwlck Pink. Early— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink, Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrln, A. J. Balfour, Wm. H. Duck- ham. Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Liger. Late —Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott.' Yellow. Early— Monrovia. Mid-Season.— O. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Golden Gate, Late— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. RIeman. Red. Oulllngfordll. Bronze. Kate Broomhead. Stock Plants of above "General Assortment" $1.00 per doz. $6.00 per 100. Asparagas Plnmoaus Nanus. 2 In. pts. $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. 2}^^ In. pta. repotted from 2 Inch, $4.60 per 100, $*0 per lOOO. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2 In pts. $3 per 100, $26 per 1000. 2'. In. pots, repotted from 2 in. pts. $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1000. STEVIA. Rooted cuttings February and later, 76c. per 100; from 2 Inch pots $2.50 per 100. SMILAX. 2 V Inch pots, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. ROOTED CUTTINGS LIST BBLOW^ per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6 kinds, $1.26. HELIOTKOPK. 3 kinds. $1.00. PARIS KAISV. White. $1.00; 2 In.. 2c. VINCA VAKIKOATA. Mc. ; »8 00 per ItOO. ,\ < ; i: K -\ T I .>I , Pauline. Ourney. White. 60c . AOKKATIIM, Gurney. Pauline, 2 in.. 2c. FLOWERING BKGONIAS. Skinds. $1.10 COI.EMS. 10 kinds. 60c. ALTERNANTHERA. Red and yellow. 60c.; $4.00 per 1000. HARDY PINKS. Pink and Variegated, 760. SAI.VI.\, 3 kinds, 90c. Oash or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chatnbersburg.Pa. MeotloD The Florlsta' Bxcban^A when wrltlDg. Asparagus Plumosus Roots From bench, one year old, cut back; fine healthy condition, $6.00 per too. Charles H. Allen, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. Mpntinn TTip FlnrlHtw' Brchangp wbPD writing. Pteris Tremula Fine plants In 4 In. p"ts, 10c. Shipped In pots If desired. Aspidium tsussimenae, full bushy plants, 3 in. pota, 6c. Assorted Ferns, 2 In. pots for table fernories nice stock. $3.00 per lUO. Twenty per cent, esfra count with all orders received this month for 2 in. stock. Cash or satisfactory reference please. R . G. Hanford. Norwalk, Conn. Mention The FloristB* Ezchango when wrlttnir- THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Lar^e flowering fancy colors. Good stronK plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by eipress ; BOctB. per 100 by mail. Large stocky plants in bud and bloom, for Winter bloomintj, $1.00 per 100; extra fine; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"t^^"' Southport, Conn. Qrower of the Finest Fansles. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlnff. SWEET PEAS (Earliest of AH), 2 In., $Z.OO a 100 Per 100 Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 in. per 1000 $0.00; $1.26 Cuphea. {Cigar Plant) 60 Selaslnella denticulata. 2 in 2.00 Sweet Peas, {Earliest of all). 2 In 2.00 Petunias. Dbl. frint'ed mixed. 2 In 2.00 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Uentlon The Florlata' Bxchanee when wrItloK. WASHINGTON Navel Orange Trees Seedless, 4 feet high and bushy, $5.00 per 10. A. MITTINC SANTA CRUZ.CALIFORNIA Uentloo The FIorUtB* Bzchance when writing. 500 .Srottli Ferns, fine, for 4, 6, and 6 In.. 25c 36c., and 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 6 and 6 in.,2Uc. and2Bc. Fiersoiii Ferns, 2!^ in., good, $6.C0 per 100. Crimson Kam1>lers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 5 ft., $15.00 and $18.00 per 100. Habyiiauiblers. 3!^ In. pot plants. $2.50 per doz, I.. H. Campbell Violets, 2H In. ,$2. 60 per 100. 1,000 Mhrubs, Vines, Privet, Cannas, etc. Send for list. CashorC. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. IfentloD ne Florlits' Btacchange when wrltituc. ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trlanae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidiam Fuscatom, Onoidlum Kram- erianam and Burlingtoula Fragrans. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Uentlon The Florists' BzchsDKe when writing. 50.000 COLE US Good clean stock, well rooted cuttings. $4.00 per 1000; 60c. per 100 by mall, casta. .'lO.OOO rooted cuttings now iu sand, 300,000 more eomiug on; Verschaffeltii, Qolden Bedder, Queen Victoria and Vari- eties. C.SCHUlZE&Son, i?.S^"rN.?.- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Araucaria Excelsa strictly first class, perfect trim, 6 to 7 In. pots, 25, 30, 35 and 40 Ina. high, 4, 5, 6, 7 tiers, 4 years old, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana. 6-ln. pots, single 4-JT8. old. 60 to 66 In high, usual price. $3.60; now $1.75. 6-ln. pots. 4-yr8. old, i6 to 60 Ins. high, usual price, $3.00; now $I.SO. 6-ln. pots, I- yrs. old, 36 to 40 ins. high usual price, $2.00; now $1.00. SCOTTII FERNS From 8-ln. pots, 36 ins. wide, about the same height, with average about 100 fronds, bigger than the biggest washtub, usual price, $4.00 ; now $2.00. 7-in. pots, as big as a bushel baslset, 75 to 80 fronds, about 26 to 30 ins. high, usual price, |2. 50 ; now $1.25. 6-in. pots, 25 ins. high, about 60 fronds, and upward, usual price, $2.00 ; now $1.00. Primulas Chinese and P. obconlca, in bud and bloom 5V4 In. pots, $2.00 per doz. , ^qc All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention II pots are wanted. Oash with order, please. OODFREV ASCHMAINN IOI2 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower and lm|jortcr of Pot Plants Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Boston Ferns. 7-in. pots, $1.00. 6-1d. pots, 50c. 6, 6>^In. pots, 30c., 35c., 40c. Pierson Ferns. 6-In., 60c., 6 to6K In . 35c. to 40 c. Fleas Elastlca, (or Rubber plant) 5>i to G in. pots. 23, 35, 30, 86 ins. high, 40. 50. 76c. Dracsena Bruantl,251n. high, SOc. $5.00per doz. Latania Borbonica, 6-ln., 30c, each. Azalea Indica, for Easter forcing or earlier if desired. Deutsche Perle, double white, Simon Mordner, VervsBneana, Mad. Van der Cruysen, Nlobe, and many other varieties. 60c., 75c.. |1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Asparagus Plumosus, large, 4 in., 10c. each. Cineraria hybrlda. Best strain, 4 In. 10c. each. Crimson Rambler Roses, 7 In. to 8in., pots, very large, 6, 7. 8 feet canes, trained around three sticks for Eaater flowering or for outdoor plant- ing. 76c to $1.00 each. Begonia Improved Erfordi, winter bloom- ing, pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 in.. 26c.; NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsii, $10 per 100. Scottii, 2^ in., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2J^ in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Full of Bud and Bloom, 1 In. $10.00 per 100 Primula Obconlca, 3 In. % 3.00 per 100 Primula Obconlca, 4 in. $ 6.00 per 100 C. WHITTON, City St., Utica, N. Y . Mention The Florlita' Exchanie when wrltioc. FERNS A good variety ot the right kinds lor filling fern dishes, etc., 2>i Inch. 13.00 per 100. KENTIA BEI.IIIOREAMA, S inch fine stock. 2 feet high, GO cts. each; 4 Inch, 25 cts. each. BOSTON and PIER80K FERNS, 2!i Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention Ths Florlits' Exohaiiffe when wrltinr. Smitii'sGiirysaiitlieiQQnilllaiioal PRICE 25 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPT6. ANDPUB.CO.Ltd 8-8 Daane Street, NEVT TORK 140 The Florists' Exchange FOUNPED m 1888 A VIerMlj Medlmn of InterchanSe for Florists. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Tradt in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Omce as Second Class Matter PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK. [CHICAGO OFHCE: 217 La Salle Avenue. p. O. Box 1697. relepkone 3765 John, ILLUSTRATIONS. Ti-IectrotvDes of the lllUBtrations used in this paper can usu2lly^ b» supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1,00. Foreign countries in postal union, f 2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New lork. Post OfHce Money Order or Kegistered Letter. Tlie address label indicates the date when subscription expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florsx, New York. The Carnation Society and Its Certificates. Probably the most interesting portion of the pro- eedings of the Boston convention last week was the discussion that ensued on the final certificating of new varieties of carnations, the outcome o£ which was the appointment of a committee, composed of Messrs. Ward, Pierson and Valentine, who are asked to present to the society recommendations or sug- gestions setting forth the most practicable plan whereby the final certificate of the society shall only be granted to novelties that come up to certain re- quirements and have stood the test of inspection by unbiased men appointed to do th9,t work in localities where new varieties, seeking the Carnation Society's award, spring up. It was but a threshing over of old straw, a proposi- tion that has been up before the organization time and again, and always without avail. Whether the present committee can submit anything more work- able than the many plans already suggested, remains to be seen. We wish them success in their under- taking. One common misconception connected with the present certificate plan is, that the certificate granted has been and is believed to cover more than it ac- tually does or can do. It simply certifies that the blooms of the varieties so honored have scored on the exhibition table, when judged by the society's scale of points by men elected by the organization. 8 5 points or over. Nothing more and nothing less. It certifies to no qualities in the plants producing the flowers shown; it deals with the blooms, and these as exhibited purely and simply. Its value and its endorsement cease there. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half Inch, 76c.: %-lnch, 11.00; l-'"?". Jl-'f-^ Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of lOc, lie 160., or 16c. per Inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc.. see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. Information Wanted. Editor Florists' Exchange: I should like to receive information as to the whereabouts of Edward B. Skinner, a nurseryman. A local insurance company has informed me that they have an endowment policy on his life which has matured and is now payable, and they would like to locate him if possible. In 1866 he lived in Mar- engo, 111., and afterward moved to Newburgh, Ore- gon. His wife's name was Mrs. Penelope J. J. F. COOMBS. Hartford, Conn. "The Wearin' o' the Green" Carnation. Ah, Paddy dear, and did you hear the news that's goin' round?" said Dan Ahearn, from Kerry, to a lad of his own town. "March seventeenth but six weeks . off — and, whisper now you'll scream — they've grown a new carnation, and the color it is green! "Just picture, please, St. Patrick's Day — the marchin' and the spaches and green bokays upon the coats of all the A. O. Aiches. A Britisher iu Boston (I misforget his name) produced a crimson violet — or so the papers claim. And Burbank out in Frisco — Far Downer, through and through turned out a pizen posy of a pizen orange hue. But here's a bloom that's green, no less — pure green or I'm a cow. We'll drink a swig to Ireland's bloom? We will! Pour out! Here's how!" The Mayo men were filled with joy; the County , Clare men prancing; we needed no come-all-ye tunes to start the Tips a-dancing. John Marsden in Far Rookaway, a florist of renown, had bred the green carnation. Thus came the tale to town. His fore- man. White, confirmed the word, in language prompt and facile; clean emerald tints, so White declared, from root and stem to tassel. "We've but a few, the forman said, "and each one costs a heap. We dose the plants with chemicals — the price of drugs is steep. But I'll confess," said truthful White, "these gems in blended greens first blossomed at the hothouse of Ward & Sons in Queens." So off put our reporter man for Ward's far-reach- ing gardens, where hollyhocks and jonquils nod like floral Dolly Vardens. The boss at Ward's is Hamilton, a person plump and pink. He heard the tale and cocked his head and slowly wunk a wink. "Oh, yes," quoth he, "they're green indeed," a laugh shone in his eyes. "They grow up white; you make 'em green, with simple Diamond dyes." "Ah, Paddy dear, and did you hear the news that's going round?" said Dan Ahearn, from Kerry, with a grim, forboding frown. " 'I'll wear no dyed car- nation. Mind that, you son-ver-gun. Suppose I wore one on parade. And suppose THE GREEN SHOULD RUN!" — N.'T. World. ^Vm. T. Palmer, Vice-President Elect, American Carnation Society. Now, however, it is sought to make the certifioate certify to other qualities, when, after inspection by competent, unbiased judges, in the establishments of the originators, tliese qualities shall have been satis- factorily discovered. It was further suggested that before a final cer- tificate of merit is given the originator, "he should be required to file with the society a record of the blooms produced, the percentage of flowers that will burst, and other defects in a variety which the purchaser has a right to know. Then if it were .subsequently found that deception or misrepresenta- tion had been wilfully practiced, the certificate be cancelled." It appears to us that the carrying out of this lat- ter suggestion would simply Impose a deal of useless labor on the originator, whicli could neither help the society nor the purchaser of a new carnation, as the harm, influenced by the certificate, would already be done before cancellation. Documents, statistical and others, do not, in all cases, "mirror the truth," not even when sworn to before a notary public, a proposition which our good friend O'Mara made at the meeting, more in humor than in seriousness, as we believe. It will be a sorry day, though, when we lose con- fidence in our brothers in the trade, to the extent that in order to get at the truth of things, recourse must be had to subscribed and witnessed document- ary evidence. The man who wilfully perpetrates a fraud on his fellow craftsmen, in the sale of carnation plants or any other transaction, knows that he cannot repeat it; that his reputation is gone as soon as the fraud is discovered. And Where's the level-headed busi- ness man who would knowingly ruin himself by any such means? Should there, however, be a need for cancellation of a certificate, the deed that warrants the penalty is deserving of one much more severe. The perpetrator of the fraud should at once be dis- missed the society, and tlrus be debarred from par- ticipation in anything whereby the organization can be again associated with his work. It is said that as matters now stand the certificates and medals of the American Carnation Society have a value in influencing the purchase of the new varie- ties winning these awards, although others assert that they have no value whatever, while they still go in and try to get them. However the truth of the latter assertion, the action is paradoxical. It might be an interesting point to learn, if after certification, based on inspection, etc., thus investing the certifi- cate with enhanced value and significance, should a purchase be made on the strength of the greater safeguard to the purchaser presumed to be secured by the certificate, and the goods so bought should fail to come up to affidavit claims, how far would the society be legally responsible, along with the sel- ler that used his certificate as an advertising lever to influence purchasers, in the final loss sustained by the buyer? It seems to us the society would serve its own ends best to leave well enough alone. Viewed aright, as now awarded, its certificate entails on it no responsi- bility, either legally or morally. Charge that cer- tificate with covering all the qualities that go to make a desirable carnation, and you at once open up a way for all sorts of complications. The Carnation Society or any other similar body for that matter, cannot and should not be made the medium by or through which growers shall be guided in the purchase of stock. That is outside its scope. Its prizes indicate merit in the flow- ers alone, as that is disclosed on the exhibition tables, and can never be held to compensate for in- capability, uiitavorable soil conditions, and other elements that are adverse to success in carnation culture. Neither should these awards be regarded as substitutes for honesty, fair dealing, and the posses- sion of correct business principles on the part of those receiving them. As in other lines of trade, the buyer of new carnations must take his chances, must act on his own responsibility. If once wilfully deceived by anyone, his remedy lies in giv- ing a wide berth in future to the man who practiced the deception. We cannot say we favor any exactions that tend to excite suspicion or to throw doubts on the vera- city and integrity of the business man, be he car- nationist or what not. Merited confidence is the basis of well-regulated business. As a class the in- troducers of new carnations have not ceased to be deserving of that confidence. To their efforts the carnation owes its great improvement, and tlie soci- ety which champions the flower its exceptional suc- cess. To them should be meted out the encourage- ment and confidence which stand for, and are the equivalent of, a "square deal." Vice-President Elect Wm. J. Palmer. William J. Palmer, vice-president elect of the American Carnation Society, was born in Buffalo, N. T., in 1868, and has lived there ever since. He was educated in the public and high schools of the city, and entered his father's store as soon as he was graduated. He started in as a delivery boy, and worked faithfully until he was admitted as a partner in 1890, forming the partnership of W. J. Palmer &. Son. His father died in 1900, leaving the business entirely to the son. Since then his business has in- creased yearly. Owing to the tendency of the trade moving up town, Mr. Palmer established in 1902, a branch store at 632 Main street which is considered one of the finest show stores in the country. He still runs the original store at 3 04 Main street, and also has a stand in the Iroquois Hotel. Mr. Palmer's greenhouses are located at Lancaster, N. T., a suburban town about 10 miles from Buffalo, and are noted for fine carnations. Under the able management of Barney Meyers, he is able to produce a flower that will compare with any in the country. It is one of the largest establishments devoted to a commercial business principally, growing and selling all the flowers raised (under 300,000 square feet of glass) in his three stores located in Buffalo. A prominent grower remarked recently, after a visit to the greenhouses, that he was unable to understand how so many carnation sports could be produced here. He already has introduced Red Lawson to the trade, and has another new one, a sport from Mrs. Lawson, a pink lighter than the latter, with good stem, strong calyx, large flower, and something that will give us a carnation in color between the Enchantress and Mrs. Law.son, W. H. G. National Council of Horticulture. There is to be a meeting of the National Council of Horticulture at Chicago, Monday, February 5. Mem- bers and delegates will meet at the store of P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue at 9:30 a. m. and the sessions will be held in the Auditorium Annex ad- joining. It is hoped that as many will be present as possible, as matters of importance concerning the material for publication are to be considered to- gether with such other things as may come up. H. C. IRISH, Secretary. St. Louis. February 3, 1906 The Plorists' Ei,:fi.i^tieLrkU^ I4l OUR READERS' VIEWS Burbank's Silence. Editor Florists' Exchange: Some horticultural papers condemn Burbank be- cause he says nothing in answer to the preposterous assertions ot reporters and others. Bless you! The man is too busy to enter on an everlasting flea hunt. If he puts down a lie in one place, a whopper will spring up somewhere else. A lie will run faster than the truth. Impossible thinps are all the while charged to him that no responsible journal would publish. I have had a little experience in this line myself. In an address in Denver. I spoke of sending a lot of Picea pungens down East, and some sold as high as Jl,500. An ambitious reporter bent on some- thing big. just added an innocent little cipher, making $15,000; and under resplendent head-lines told how C. S. Harrison had sold to an eastern mil- lionaire a single glorious Colorado tree for the enormous sum of $15,000. Letters of congratulation poured in from old friends. I set out to run down the lie, but had to give it up. I suppose it has grown to fifteen millions by this time. One very conserva- tive nurseryman, thinking perhaps it was a little too strong and wishing to sell some fine pungens knocked off a cipher, making the tree worth $1,500. Now I confess to doing a little original work my- self with peonies and phlox. A gushing reporter, who did not know the A. B. C. of horticulture, called on me, pumped me a while and then wrote me up. And his report was copied East and West, and addi- tions made to it. The Nebraska wizard was credited with impossible things. The fact of it is, people want a lion just about so often. If there is none handy then they proceed to make one. And he must be a big one, none of your little jingle fellows, but just a whopper. Burbank is all right. Yet I suppose they will have him crossing the Black Hawk horse with the Ameri- can eagle yet, producing a hybrid which can run 'or fly, and this crossed with a streak of lightning, will give you a chance to ride around the world in five hours in your own saddle. Burbank is doing a wonderful work for California people. They know what he is about. He says we must develop fruits and plants for our respective conditions. And so a great host of his friends and admirers are at work with him — Professors Hansen of South Dakota, Patten of Iowa and Theo. 'Wil- liams of Nebraska and others. Many of us are in touch with him, compari The Hlorists' Exchange 143 One Hundred Wlnsor— F. R. Pierson Co. Winner of I*awson Silver Medal. hibition in Horticultural Hall. The Canadian growers thought they could raise good carnations, but he feared the conceit would be taken out of them next year. He reiterated the statement that no delay or inconvenience would result from com- pliance with the Customs regulations, as tliat mat- ter would be properly arranged. He closed his re- marks by urging upon all to assist him in making the first exhibition and meeting of the American Carnation Society outside the United States, a grand success. (Applause). Wm. J. Lawrence then favored the assemblage with a delightful tenor solo, which was much ap- preciated. He was followed by Patrick O'Mara. who spoke on "Horticultural Fakes." Mr. O'Mara was in good form, and made a great hit when he said that every introducer of a new carnation now-a-days be- lieved that it had first to be "Galvinized" before being placed on the market. He then went on to speak of the fake artistic, the fake sensational, and the fake ridiculous, citing instances of tiie different classes of fakirs, closing his remarks with some pointed references to the "Wizard of Horticulture," who according to some writers, he said, had per- formed achievements that outdid those of the Omni- ]>otent himself. J. Austin Shaw spoke for the "Horticultural Press," telling of its power in furthering whatso- ever was good, and in the checking of fakes in its particular class. Frank Cannell rendered a solo in fine style. The hall was beautifully decorated with wild smilax and carnations. The evening's enjoy- ment was brought to a close by a hearty vote of thanks tendered the toastmaster. Letters of regret were read from the Mayor of Boston and Wm. R. Smith, Washington. The committee in charge of the decorations were, Patrick Welsh, chairman: Mes.srs. T. F. Matthews, D. Helen Goddard— S. J. Goddard. Awarded First Prize in class tor One Hundred Scott Sbade of Pink. One Hundred Elsa Struss— Cottage Gardens Co., Winner of l^awson Gold Medal. Carmichal, S. J. Goddard and William H. Elliot. Those who looked after the speakers and invited guests were J. A. Pettigrew, chairman: J. K. M. L. Farquhar a,nd William Nicliolson. Convention Echoes. The souvenir issued by the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association is an interesting docu- ment, and was much appreciated by the delegates. It is well filled with advertisements and contains very readable accounts of the "i-owth of the market, of the carnation industry in Massachusetts . and other matters cf interest. The stall holders in the market represent 2.500,000 feet of glass. Through the courtesy of the publishers we present in this issue, a plate copied from the souvenir, showing the officers and directors of the market. President Wheeler of the Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club was a busy man during the entire convention, being most attentive to everybody. The serving of coffee and sandwiches to the visitors was a thoughtful action. All were glad to see William Scott, Buffalo, N. T., looking so well. He yet bears many traces of his recent severe illness. John Evans, Richmond, Ind., was present as usual. John says he has enlarged his ventilating manu- facturing establishment by adding an office building, throwing his recent office into the machine shop. Speaking of Fiancee, President Fisher is of opinion that its bursting propensities might be les- sened by growing it in poor soil. Another suggestion of his is, that as soon as it commences to burst, "cut its head off," and pi-obably the next crop will be all right: if one wants to wait so long for his flowers, and take chances. J. A. Valentine says he uses a very fine wire in drawing together the bursted calyces of Fiancee blooms. The ends of the wire being cut close to the calyx are scarcely perceptible, and the flower is thus made salable, and seems to please. In the hurry last week of getting to press, the various classes were not specified in the prize list printed; full particulars of standard and special pre- miums were given in our January 6 issue. The selection of Toronto, and of John H. Dunlop as president, gave general satisfaction. The work and influence of the Carnation Society know no boundary line. McKinley Day. Reports from various parts of the country show an increased sale for carnations on McKinley or Carna- tion Day, although in New York city no appreciable augmented call was felt. The prices charged were i-easonable, in some places, 10c. per flower, retail, being a common figure. In Washington carnations were much in evidence at the Capitol, commemorat- ing the birthday of the late President. In the Senate Vice-president Fairbanks wore a large pink carna- tion in his lapel, and the customary vase full of cut flowers at the right of his desk contained a number of others. Chaplain Edward Everett Hale wore a large flower which contrasted sharply with his black robe. Tillman and Daniel on the Democratic side wore deep red carnations. So alse did Senators Piatt and Scott, while the lighter pink shades were affected by Hemenway, Knox. Hopkins, Dick and others. In the House the Republicans who had seen service with McKinley on the floor, and who habitually wear carnations, were .joined by many others in this tri- bute to the late President. Competitors for the I^awson Medals. "GeneraliView of Exhibition Hall. THE EXHIBITION :OF, THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, BOSTON, JANUARY 24-2S, l9o6. 144 The Florists' Exchange CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY celebrated its sixteenth anniversary by a dinner at the Clitton House on Tuesday evening, of last week. The dinner served by Caterer Adams was an excellent one, and the musical program arranged by John T. Allan was very enjoyable. The after dinner speeches were surprisingly original in ideas, and bright in delivery. About seventy persons were present. After dinner President Alex. MacLel- lan, in behalf of the society, extended a hearty wel- come tq all, and .continuing briefly traced the history of the society emphasizing the most important inci- dents associated with it. Mr. MacLellan said that though we may have partially failed in some of these aims yet a great deal has been accomplished, and that now we were in a better condition than ever be- fore to proceed with the work in hand. He then in- troduced Colonel Andrew K. McMahon toastmaster of the evening. The colonel on this occasion excelled himself. In a happy vein he introduced and called upon Hon. Robert S. Franklin to speak to the toast "The State of Rhode Island" Mr. Franklin re- sponded in a speech brimful of humorous allusions appreciative of the work of the society as recog- nized in the State. The toast "The City of Newport" was to have been responded to by the Mayor who was unavoidably absent, and Col. Herbert Bliss substituted in a very pleasing address. Letters were read from Alexander Wallace, editor of The Florists' Exchange, Wm. J. Stewart, editor of Horticulture and Professor Butterfield of the R. I. College of Agriculture, regretting their inability to be present. The toast "The Florists of Newport" was responded to by Joseph Gibson who paid his respectes to the private gardeners in a good na- tured but peppery manner. He dolefully lamented the commercialism forced on the private gardener and regretted the effect this commercialism had on the growers who are forced to compete in the mar- ket with the surplus products of millionaires. James McLeish responded to the toast "Our Commercial Fruit Growers" and he was even more vehement than Mr. Gibson in pitching in to the otherwise eminently respectable people who need- lessly enter into competition with the commercial growers, thus making it hard for the latter to dis- pose of their products at living prices. Mr. McLeish thought that next to the cause he stated, the foreign grown grapes were responsible for the low prices obtained for grapes, peaches and nectarines, but concluded with the avowal of his determination to grow good fruit and deal fair and fear none. The other toasts were responded to as follows: "Our Parks and Drives," Bruce Butterton; "Our Garden- ers," David McInto.sh: "Vegetables Under Glass," Arthur Griffin; "Amateurs, True lovers of Flowers" Benjamin F. Tanner; "The Press," F. M. Hammett; "The Ladies," Joseph S. Milne. The musical part of the program was the more pleasing in that a great part of it was surprisingly unexpected. Among those from out of town who attended the dinner were — John S. Hay representing Henry A. Dreer; H. A. Folger of the Bonnie Brae Nurseries; John A. Thompson, of the Thompson Fertilizer Company, V. A. Vanicek of the R. I. Nurseries; and John H. Cox who the day before returned from England whither he had gone more than a year ago for the benefit of his health. D.M. NEW ORLEANS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. • — At the meeting of this society, held on January IS, some fine flowers of Bride and Golden Gate roses were exhibited by the Metairie Ridge Nurseries, which proved that roses can be successfully grown under glass in this section. Mr. Lockerbie, the grower, said that the home flowers will keep fresh much longer than the flowers received from the North; that from September to the middle of March they can not only be grown as well as in the North, but they are better, fresher, more pretty. The soil here is particularly adapted for rose cultivation. It is a good h£ayy ciay loam, the ideal ground for roses. President Chopin remarked that this should mark a new era for the horticulturists of the South. It was a very important item at all times, and a costly one, too, to order roses and flowers C. O. D. from the. North, and having paid for the goods before un- packing, to find that the shipment was so wilted and faded as to be good only for the trash pile. This has often been his experience, and he has lost $75 to $100 at one time. It the New Orleans people can be supplied with, fine roses at home, they will patron- ize home growers. The subject was generally discussed, Messrs. Henry Pa5)worth, C. W. Eichllng, C. R. Panter and others agreeing in the purpose of devoting time and atten- tion to profitable rose cultivation. Another feature of the meeting was the acceptance of the invitation extended the society through C. W. Eichllng, vice-president of the State Horticultural Association, to attend the annual convention of the State body in the rooms of the Progressive Union, be- ginning Thursday. January 25. The meeting was called to order at 8 o'clock by President P. A. Chopin, Secretary C. R. Panter was at his desk and many members were present. The reports of the president, secretary and treas- urer showed that the society Is prosperous. It has more than fifty members, and is financially solid. Four new members were received: Messrs. Jos. Ber- nard, Superintendent of the New Orleans City Park Improvement Association* Robert Lockerbie, John Dodds and Theodore Betz. Messrs. Paul Abele, James Newsham, Jos. Steckler, C. W. Eichling and H. A. Despommier, a committee on arangements for the organization of an inter- state convention, reported having sent out a large number of circulars to horticulturists, asking them to join in the efforts for the formation of an interstate association to promote the industry of horticulture in the South, and thereby bring the flower-growers of the Southern States in touch with each other and tend to the concentration of the trade among home I people. . i The Committee says, among other pertinent things: "We have gone East for our wants when, perhaps, had we known of the stocks of our brother florists in the neighboring States, we could have found the goods nearer home. We comtemplate annual con- ventions, at which papers on Southern methods of horticulture are to be read and discussed. Trade ex- hibits should form an interesting part of these con- ventions and be the means of becoming personally acquainted with our brother florists of the South." The meeting was brought to a close by a com- petitive exhibit of bulbous plants and foliage plants, in the first category Harry Papworth got flrst award, and C. W. Eichling second, and for foliage plants the winners were M. M. Lapouyade, first, and C. W. Eichling, second. Rose Miss Kate Moulton. Groupers, Minneapolis Floral Company. The judges, Messrs. A. Valdejo, J. A. Newsham and Paul Abele, selected as the competition for the next monthly meeting flowering plants in pots or pans not to exceed S in., and one variety of nephro- lepis plant in pot or pan not to exceed 8 inches; not more tlian one plant of each. THE DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB met Wednes- day, January 17. The night was anything but pleasant; it was snowing so heavily that the florists from Mount Clemens were afraid to come because of their chances of being snowbound. The attend- ance was rather sparse as regards the growers, but the retailers were in evidence in order that they might relate their grievances over the holiday stock. Mr. Flowerday stated that owing to the poor grade of cut flowers received during the holidays, he be- lieved that in the near future, plants would be fully in as great demand at Christmas as at Easter. Mr. Tuson, Windsor, also had a grievance to put forth. He was sore because he bought bunches of carna- tions, supposed to be first class goods and found many short stemmed blooms in the center of the bunches. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was discussed at some length and it was agreed by all that its fate was sealed in Detroit. From this the conversa- tion drifted to the handling of stock, which was discussed and several plans were stated, those of the large growers making the most favorable im- pression. "The members next turned their attention to the Question box. The subject for the next meet- ing will be the "Evils of the Commission House." Geo. A. Rackham has been confined to the house fur the past week with an attack of la grippe. Our florists are rejoicing over the weather. The thermometer has registered above 60 degrees for the past few days. The coal pile does not change notice- ably in size. HARRY. RHODE ISLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The annual meeting and election of officers of this organization was held at Falstaff Club hall, January 18, President Marcus M. Burdiok in the chair. Two candidates for membership were pre- sented and admitted. The report of the secretary was presented by Chas. W. Smith. The treasurer's report showed receipts amounting to $1,626.82, which includes the annual State appropriation of $1,000. There was a balance of $86.18. A communication from the Mississippi Apple Growers' Association. Quincy, III., relative to the proposed "National Apple Day" to be held annually on the third Tues- day of October, was received, asking the society's co-operation in the observation of that date, which it is hoped will eventually lead to a more universal use of the apple. The following officers were elected for the year: President. Marcus M. Burdick; vice- presidents. Col. R. H. I. Goddard; Hon. Royal C. Taft; Hon. George P. Wetmore: Hon. Robert B. Treat: Hon. W. C. Hart well: Prof. H. J. Wheeler: Prof. F. W. Card: Daniel D. Waterman; J. E. C. Farnham; George N. Bliss: H. Martin Brown: George ^v. Kent: N. B. Whittaker; secretary and treasurer. Charles W. Smith: librarian, Edwin H. Burlingame; botanist. Prof. W. Whitman Bailey; Board of Trustees: John G. Massie. Edward T. Nickerson. J. E. C. Farnham. Henrv F. Manchester. Chas. W. Baver. Exhibition Committee. H. Russell Teel. Joseph D. Fitts. William D. Appleton, John A. Macrae. Fred P. Hunt. Finance Committte: J. G. Ma.ssie: Thomas Hope: H. M. Angell. Audit Committee; E. I. Nicker- son: Henry F. Manchester: Richard M. Bowen; Lec- ture Committee: Thomas Hope; C. W. Smith. A vote of thanks was extended to the secretarv for the efficient manner in which he has conducted the duties of his office. A motion to assess each member of the society the sum of $] for yearly dues was adopted; as were motions to appropriate $25 for the securing of refreshments for the regular meetings; that the treasurer receive 10 per cent, of the money collected in dues and that the secretary receive the sum of $100 as comnensation for work of the office. At the conclusion of the business session, a sociable and lunch were enjoyed under the supervision of the Ladies Auxilary Society. G. S. W. DOBRS FERRY. fN. Y.) HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. — The resrular meeting of this asso- ciation was held in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday even- ing. .Tanuary 1.3. President Dtmhar in the chair. The prize for the best bunch of double blue violets was awarded to H. Kastberg. gardener to Miss Mas- ters, for a bunch of Marie Louise. Some fine bunches were staged. Claude Wilson was a close second. H. Keeling showed some fine Lady Hume Campbell. Messrs. McCrea. J. and F. Bradley were the judges. Robert Boreham made a motion to admit other than practical gardeners to active mem- bership which caused a great deal of discussion: as there was quite some feeling against the nroposal. it was finallv laid on the table. On motion by Mr. Bradley it was decided to have a question box. Those having any que.'stions should send a postal to H. Kastburg. secretarv, and the Inquiry will be brought before the next meeting. J. B. NASSAU COUNTY, (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The flrst annual dinner of this society, was held in the parlors of the Oriental Hotel, Glen Cove, on Saturday. January 27. The dinner was set ' for 4 p. m. The banquet room and tables were ar- tistically decorated with the choicest of flowers. Guests and members to the number of forty seated themselves at tables laden with sumptuous viands. After appetites had been appeased songs were sung, speeches made, and jokes cracked, and all present seemed bent on making the evening a most enjoy- able one. This they certainly accomplished. There was dominant throughout the evening that spirit of good-fellowship and kindly feeling. At 9:30 p. m. the company dispersed to the strains of Auld Lang Syne. President Harrison presided. J. P. J. ELBERON (N. J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular meeting of this society was held on Monday, January 22. There was a large attendance — one of the largest since the society was formed. One new member was admitted and four proposed. A paper was read by George Nasson on "Carnation Culture," which was favorably commented on and much enjoyed. W. H. WAITE. New Rose Miss Kate Moulton. John Munson, of the Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn., is deserving of a great many compliments on the success of his new pink rose. Miss Kate Moulton. It is a light pink, the center being a very rich, deep pink, and open, different from a great many other varieties. The petals are compact and open gradually, forming a very solid rose even when well opened. The stems are unusually strong and it is a fine keeper, a prolific bloomer, and has all the marks of the coming pink rose. It has become so popular in this locality that It can be sold in preference to all; in fact, the accustomed cut flower buyer asks for the Minneapo- lis rose and will have no other if it can be obtained. Minneapolis. PAUL. r February 8, 1906. The Hlorists' Hxchans^e 145 Roses. (27) Kindly state the best way to start up Kaiserin A. Victoria, Souvenir du President Car- not, and Maman Cochet roses that have been dried off all Winter. Should they be cut back severely? Also at what temperature sliould they be hept at the staitV Is it ad visible t'> put in fresh soil, or just as pood to mulch with cow manure? What is the best time to start them to get best results. SUBSCRIBER. — The best way to start the roses mentioned for Summer blooming, that have been dried off all Winter, would be. in the first place to scrape off all the loose soil that can be taken off without disturbing the roots; then fill in with a new compost, composed of three parts good soil and one part well decayed manure. The pruning necessary will have to be done carefully. Cut out all the very weakest shoots, and the strong:est ones cut down to five or six eyes above the old wood. The temperature to start with should be about 50 degrees at night, and as soon as it is seen that the leaf buds have begun to break, the temperature can then be raised gradually until 5G or 53 degrees at night is reached which tempirature should then be maintained. From eight (o ten weeks should be allowed between the starting time and the time the plants are required to flower, so that when to start them will readily suggest itself. I have about 200 roses that were planted last July. For a time they grew and looked fine, but later they began to wilt and the leaves died. The soil is fresh from the field, the same as I have u^ed for years, but I never had this trouble before. I send you a sample rose with some soil. Please answer in your next paper what you think is the trouble. B. A. — ^The rose plant has been received, and it is certainly a very sickly specimen to have been growing since last July. But what the trouble is, it would be impossible for us to tell defin- it-ely, unless we had fuller information about the treatment the roses have received. There does not seem to be any disease, and we think the trouble arises from the wateting and tem- perature conditions more than from any other causes. Mignonette, Freesias. (28) Is mignonette a risky crop to grow; and is it a good thing to piant after chrysan- themums are out ot thewa>V IT eo. when will theums are out of the way? If so, when will it bloom? We want to grow some freesias another year for Easter, If we plant them in December will tliey come in in time. We grow for the New York market, and thought of planting chrysanthemums for first crop to follow with mignonette and some freesias. Or would th Price $12 oo per 100 $100. per 1000 Pure white. The most satisfactory white carnation ever offered to the trade. A true florist's variety that is of the largest size and best form. It leads in production of bloom, and the habit is perfect. It is the first in bloom and at all times tliroughout the entire season gives an even cut of flowers that cannot be equaled by any other variety. It opens quickly and does not burst the catyx. It is perfectly healthy in every respect. The orders booked to date exceed the sales of any white variety we have yet sent out. Place your order early. WE have a large stock, and cuttings are of the best grade. WE can supply Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, My Maryland, Candace and Glendale at introducer's prices. $12.00 per 100, $100. per 1000. WE have Lady Bountiful and The Belle in quantity. Write for our prices for strong, well- rooted cuttings. Our Price List will be mailed on request. F. Dorner & Sons Co., u Fayette, ind. Uentloo the FlorlBta' Bxctaanjre when wrlUnBT. MV MARVUAIND ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE TRADE We, The H. Wcjber k Sons Co. of Oakland, Md. respectfully announce that the E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond. Ind.. have withdrawn from the contract made with us last spring, whereby they would htve jointly with us. Jissemiaated our new white carnation, My Maryland. The variety lias been oii trial at Richmond, (3,000 plants). Brooklyn, (300 plants). Philadelphia, (1,000 plants) and Turonto; (lUOO plants.) Rnporte from the first two named places characterize the variety as being practically wortblesB, while from Toronto and Philadelphia favorable reports indicate that the variety Is bearing out our claims for It. Our own stock at Oakland is in elegant shape. An extremely wet summer necessitated the holding of stock in a semi-dormant condition after being housed Autr. 15th. V> Sept. 1st., thus making stock too late for the fall shows. Since I'ec. l.st. we have been cutting grand blooms, and to prove our claims for thf variety, we invite all interested to come to Oakland aud look It over. While it is a source of regret to us that the variety lias not proven satisfactory in all places tried, we are satlsfled that it will prove our claims fwr it in at least some places besides our own. We therefore announce that we will disseminate My Maryland as per our advertisementa, but before shipping any stock we give to each and every one, the right to cancel all or any portion of their orders Yn^ttfiYf2 A. ^^ believe will succeed everywhere ; It Is even better than last year. As a red and J "-^"^ «-»»*-"». white it has no competitor. Stock ready now. Prices for both varieties, 2.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1,000. THE H. WCBER & SONS CO., OAKLAND, HpDtton The Florists' Exchaofre when writing. MD. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 White Lawson $3.60 $30.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 25.00 Mackinac 2.50 20.00 Queen 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.00 15.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 McQowan, 2 ia. pots only.. 2.00 15.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 100 1000 Fair Maid $2.00 $15.00 Lord 2.00 15.00 Flamingo 3.00 25.00 Crusader 2.50 20.00 Crane 2.00 15.00 Gov. Roosevelt 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Patten 3.00 25.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Ready for shipment now. Can furnish some of the varieties from 2 inch pots. List aincl Prices on Application. THE. LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, iai7 Arcb Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Ugntlon TbA Flnrl.tii* Exchanirf n-hen wrltjDir. Beautiful Profitabl TheflQestanl m^at briUUnt oommeri-tal rod In existence; commanding fancy prices everywhere Strong, tiealtby, rooted cuttings, $3,60 per 103; $3U.OO per 1000. Per 100 PerlOOO Variegated Lawson $4.00 White Lawson 2.50 $20.0o Fair Maid 1-60 12.50 Fiancee 6.00 46.00 llrs. M. A. Patten $2.60 Lady Bountif ul 2.50 Queen i.6o Ethel Ward 2.6O Per 100 Per 1000 260 of any one yarloly at li)M rate. , Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES I H. GUSHING, Prop, QUIDNICK, ANTHONY, P. 0., Mention The Florlsti* Exchange when writing. (20.00 20.00 12.60 20.0„ Abundance •^ WHITE Carnation The freest bloomer and healthiest gfrower in existence. Shipping commenced in December. Price per rooted cuttings, $J.75 per dozen $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per JOOO 250 at JOOO rates 50 at 100 rates R. FISCHER, Great Neck, LI. If^ntlon 'niA Flortsti' Efxchanffe wfa^n wrltlnir- UnmEDIHTE DELIVEET REn I AU/CnU '^'he only red Carnation you nLU LHIIOUn want. B. C, $1.00 per 100; un- rooted, $2.00 per 100, VARIEGATED LAWSON S^^'cMoH^filS: nnrooted, $3.00 per 100. MRS. W. T. OM WAKE. Bport of Eochantreas, Improved EncbantresB, 3 to 4 shades deeper. K. 0., $10.00 per 100; unrooted, $3.00 per 100. GASH, PLEASE. HENRY EICHHOLZ WAYNESBORO, PA. Mention The Florists' Exobanfie when wrltlnff. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. PerlOO PerlOOO RED SPORT $5.00 $«0.00 IjrEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttlDgB well rooted, true to nanif. and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellvllle, Va. Mention The Floriiti' Exohanr* when wrlttnr. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. PerlOO Per lOOO Llent. Peary, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 I,aa, Pini! Armazlnda i ■ Queen Louise »2.C0 »I5.00 FIELD- ^^CCC OWN GROWN KUSkbO ROOTS Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Teas, Hardy Cllnabers, EverblooiiiinB Teas, Etc. Good assortment of varieties, from $8.00 to $12.00 per 100. 100 1000 Chrysanthemuuis. 50 fino varieties ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list. Caiinas, strong dormant roots In 30 fine varieties f 2.00 and $3.00 ptr 100; $18.00 and S25.00 per 1000. VERBENAS 100 looo Beat Mammoths, rooted cnttinga. . . $1.00 $8.00 MISCELLANEOUS Ageratnm, Oope's Pet, WMte Cap, 100 1000 P. Pauline, 8, Ourney L. Bennet $1.00 $8.00 Achyranthes, four sorts l.CO 8.00 Ampeloi>8l8 Veltchll, pot grown 8.00 Coleus, best bedding and fancy sorts... 1.00 8.0O Cuphea 1.25 Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 15.00 Feverfew, double white 1.60 12.00 Geraniums, double and single 2.00 15.00 Heliotrope, light and dark 1.26 10.00 Ivy, German 1.60 .... Moon Vine, true white 2.00 16.00 Salvia, Spiendens and Bedman 1.26 10.00 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.50 12,00 ASPARAGUS SPRKNGBRI, 3 in., pots, $6.00 per 100 ; 3!.^ in,, $8.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, flowering varieties, 3 in., pots, $8.00 per 100. SMILAX, from 2M in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; »18.CC per 1000 ; 3 Id., $3,00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fistakill, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBta* Ezchanre when wrltlnK. COLEUS,GERMAN IVY, AfiERATUN Rooted Cuttings 60 cents per hundred Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000. , . $2.00 $16.00 $2.50 $20.00 GERMAN IVY 2 inch, $2.00 per hundred FIELD & SINCLAIR, HOLYOKF, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CARNATION CDTTIN6S and POT PLANTS Ready Now Rooted cuttings. _ 2 In. pots. The Qaeen, 1 "" " " " Boston Market, \ . Qaeen Louise, Lawson Harlowarden, ( ' Vesper, Enchantress, Ethel Ward, f • Beatrice, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. Patten, ( " White Lawson 3.50 33.00 Fred Burki 6.00 Cardinal 6 00 Flanree 6.00 50.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R.L Mention The FlorletB* Exchange when writing* MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire leOE BR0822r»;„':'",'i^"'|,'L.,Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florijta* Exohanffe when writinf. 2.00 18.00 2.60 23.0U 2.60 20.00 3.00 25.00 3 00 25.00 3.50 30.00 4.00 36.110 February 3, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange 147 eHRYSHNTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS READY FOR DELIVERY MARCH 1ST. WHITE Touset, finest Merry Xmas early white Xonin. finest late white. Estelle. Robinson. Wannamaker. Kalb. Ivory. W. Bonnaffon. Tim. Eaton. Jerome Jones. Chadwick. Koi de Italia. Oct. Sunshine. Yellow Eaton. M. Bonnaffon. Col. Appleton. Yellow Jones. YELLOW Golden Beauty. Cinna. Kimberly. Omega. Golden Wedding. Maurnier. PINK Wm. Duckham, Murdo(;k. Bnltour. Cobbold. Pacific. Liger. M. Newell. Dr. Enguehard. J. K. Shaw. L. Perkins. Perrin. P. Ivory. RED Oakland. Paul Labbe. Black Hawk. ROSES Kaiaerin, 2>^ in pots, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. =^=^=^ FINE STOCK. eARNHTIONS Write lor Prices. We are the Largest Qrowers of of 'Mums In the V. S. PINK. Per 100 Lawson $1..50 Nelson Fisher .3.00 Guardian Angel 1.25 LIGHT PINK, Enchantress 2.60 Morning Glory '.',' 1.50 ROOXED CDTXIKGS READV MO-W 1000 , WHITE. Per 100 $12.50 Lady Bountiful $3.00 25.00 1 Boston Market 1.50 10.00 Flora Hill 1.25 White Cloud 1.25 20.00 I CRIMSON. 11.00 Harlowarden 2.00 1000 $25.00 12.50 10.00 10.00 15.00 I j WIET©R BR©S., 51 Wabash avenue, eHICHG© Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. WELL-ROOTED CUTTINOS Carnations and Roses Pink Fiancee LawBon Nelson Fleher Mrs. Nelson Guardian Anpel CARNATIONS 100 1000 LlKlit Pink Enchantress. , Morning (ilory I^'Ine, strontc, 'well root- ed Cuttlnics Liberty Sunrise Uncle John Kaiserin Perle S6.00 1,50 3 00 1.25 1.25 2.50 1.50 100 J3.00 3.00 •2.00 2.00 2.00 ♦50.00 12.50 28.00 10.00 10,00 20.00 12.50 Mrs. Patten VarleKoted Estelle .. Cardinal. 100 »3.00 2.00 5.00 1000 »25.00 17.50 40.00 Boston Market.. Lady Bountirul Flora Hill 1.60 12.50 3.00 25.00 1.25 10.00 ROSES 1000 J25.00 25.00 17.50 1 7 50 17.50 Wm. Askew. Chatenay . ... Bridesmaid . Bride Ivory 100 2.00 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.50 1000 17.50 12.50 12.50 12 50 12.50 PETER REINBERQ 51 ^V ABASH AVENUE CHICAGO Mention Tbe Plorlits' Bzebanie when wrltlnc. ROBERT C. PYE, NYACK-ON-HUDSON. N. Y. Carnations, Richmond Roses. Tolg Qood Quality, Stock. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Bzebuise when writing. CARNATION rZv CUTTINGS 100 1000 Pink Lawson .IPL.'iO $12.00 Red Lawson 3.00 25.00 White Lawson 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 1.50 12.00 nanley l..'')0 12.00 Tenrms Caslx- ^A/pndell Riear Palmer Avenue wenueii n>iear, vonkers, N Y. McDtion The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Best of Stock To be had fcr the money. 5,000 KllchaDtress, 100, $3.00; 1,000. $25.00. 3,000 Boston M kt., 100, $2.00; 1,000, $15.00. .500NelsoQ I'lsher, $3.00. per 100. 300 Flamingo, 100, $3 00. VEI-ie BROTHERS Valley View Greenhouses. Marlborough, N.Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SELECXED COLD ORO^VM Carnation Cuttings QUKKN, best white, blooms all the year, $1600. per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. $20.00 per 1000. Beady now, or any time you want them. Inspection of stock Invited. COOLIOCE BROS , South Sudbury, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Pric* H.SO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 DUANE ST, NEW YORK NEW CARNATIONS Robert Crai^, Victory and Jessica $12,00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Immediate Delivery. All the novelties in CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pet>rnary nellvery. If you did not receive my new list, SEND FOR IT. CHARLES tl. TOTTY Madison, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NOW READY ROOTED GHBNHTION GDTTIHIiS 100 1000 Fair Maid «2.60 $20.00 Enchantress 2-60 20.00 Pink Lawson 2.00 15.00 Queen 2.0» 15.00 Variefirated Lawson 5.00 40.O0 White Lawson 3.00 25.00 Fiancee 8.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Maid, Enchantress, $12.00; Ptnk Law- son, Qneen, $10.00 ; Varieeated Lawson $25.00; White Lawson, $16.00 per 1000. fCil CITC 2 in., very fine, 3-6 \^\Jl^CKJJ branche.9. Q old en Bedderand Verschaffeltii $2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, larchmont Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS YOU WANT! CLEAN, HEALTHY AND WELL ROOTED We have just the kind of stock BOSTON MARKET $ J. 50 per JOO; $10.00 per 1000 LAWSON 1.50 " J0.00 MORNING GLORY J.SO " J2.50 ESTELLE 2.00 " J7.50 CRUSADER 2.00 *' J5.00 MRS. PATTEN 3.00 " 25.00 J. A. BUDUONG 39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Roses and Carnations a Specialty Kl»'i'p CIT f LOWERS Uentlon Tbe Florlsta' Bxchange when writing. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 GLEN DALE $12.00 $100.00 ... 12 00 100.10 ... 12.00 100 00 6.00 60.00 6.00 50.00 4.00 86.00 3.60 30.00 3.O0 26.00 3.0O 26.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants from 2^4 Inch pots, $15.0') per 100. March delivery. ROSES. Brides, Bridesmaids, Chatenay, Gates, Perle. Sunrise and La Detroit 2'. Inch Puts $3 61 per 100. Cash or 0. O. D, VICTORY ROBT. ( RAIO CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELLE WHITE LAWSON.. LADV BOUNTIFUL ENCHANTRESS NELSON FISHER $3.00 MRS. PATTEN ESTELLE HARRY FENN FLAMINGO CRANE LAWSON.. BOSTON M.iRKET. .. WHITE CLOUD 2.60 2 50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2-00 1.00 $26.00 20,00 20.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 yif. J. & M. S. VBSBV, FORT 'WAVNB, Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. INDIANA. STRONG, HEALTHY, KOOTED CARNATIONS, Guttlnge from clean Btocfc. We have 50,000 plants tor stock. Orders booked for delivery February 1, 1906. Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor, w hlte Queen Loiiine, wblte. ... Harlowarden, crimson.. LawsoD, pink. JooBt, pink Prosperity, variegated , . Enchantress, llghtplnk., 1 2.50 20.00 Dahelm, crimson \ 2.60 Patten. variegated i - „„ 7R nn White Lawson. white f ^ °° ^°*'° .$2.00$16.00 ■J Variegated Lawson. Red Lawson. Discount on largo orders, for caeb with order. f 5.00 6 percent, discount FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Uentlon ITie Florists* Bxcbange whea writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send for list ready January 1. WM.SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Uentlon The norlflti' Bxcbaoge when writing. STRONG. HEALTHY, ROOTED. CARINATIOINS Cuttings from Clean Stock Ready Now. Per 100 10000 Queen Lonise, white $2.00 $15.00 Lawson, pink 2.OO 15.00 Enchantress, light pink 2.50 20.00 Prosperity, variegated 2 .50 20.00 Mfh. Patten, variegated 3.C0 25.00 White Lawson 3.00 25.00 Unrooted Cuttings half price. Discount on large orders. S. H. POWELL, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. 351 Front Street. Uentlon the Florists* Bzcbanxe when writing. CARNATIONS Variegated Laweon Rooted Cuttings nOM ready, also Mrs. M- A. Patten, rink ratten. Enchantress, Harry Fenn, Fair Maid, Bos'on Market, Lady Bountiful T. W. Lawson. Send for price J^Ist. H. A. STEVENS COnPANY, East Street, Dedbain, Mass. Mention Tbe Florists' Ezohan^e when writlnr. 148 The Florists' Exchangee REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK —The weather continues mild, and it seems strange that with the absence of cold days, that roses are not more plentiful. Ai no time for several weeks now have roses been at all numerous. In fact. American Beauty con- tinue to be scarce, and the price tor the best crades is now 75c. each, with hardly enough to go around. The limited crop of Bride and Bridesmaid also makes it possible for the dealers to hold the prices at about the Game figures as have obtained for several weeks— 15c. each for special grades, down to 3c. for number two. Carnations are much more plentiful than roses, and prices are somewhat weaker than a week ago. Prosperity and Enchantress seem to be about the hardest propositions that come into the market among carnations. Dealers try to get anywhere from 5c. to 8c. each, and buyers do not care to touch them at these figures^ and onlv take what they actually need. Conse- quentlv there are a number left over for the next dav that have to be sold for $^ or $3 per 100 which brings down the average of these fancy varieties a good deal. The violet crop continues to be quite ample for all demands, and while an occasional loO of the best stock realize 75c., about 60c. for this grade is the rullnz price. Of pr-or grade flowers there are more than enough, and values go down as low as 25c. per 100 when it comes to clearing out. Swppt peas and froesia are becoming very plenti- ful, the latter reaching almost to a glut at limes, and left over bunches are sold at, very low figures. Narcissus, in such varieties a-s Paper White. Golden Spur and Princeps, are very abundant, with prices running anywhere from $1.50 to $3 per 100. Tulips also are very plentiful, with no change in prices since last week. Lilac has become more abxmdant, and while manv bunches are purchaseable at 60c. each, there is some better stock which realizes $1 per bunch. The supply of asparagus, smilax and adiantum continues equal to the demand, with prices unchanged. BOSTON.— Business has been rather dull the past week and all kinds of stock are plentiful. Carnations, which have been the best selling flowers all Winter have been very abundant and prices have dropped. The best sellers con- tinue to be the colored varieties. Roses, too, are plentiful. American Beauty still keep up in price however, but values of other varieties have dropped considerably. Violets are very plentiful, in fact, so much so that they are almost a drug on the market. Bulbous stock is abundant, with little demand except _ for the best grades. Lilies are not so plentiful, although there is enough for all calls. J. W. D. BUFFALO, N. Y.— Business the past week has been fair; no funerals or decorations to speak of. McKinley*s Birthday, the 29th.. the weather being fine, brought out a great many people, consequently, sales while not large were numer- ous and totaled up quite heavily. All the florists seemed to be well satisfied with the amount of business done. Carnations sold at 10c. each, as a rule; that is. they were advertised at that price. Everybody seems to have had enough to supply all needs. If anything, the sales were the largest this year, by far. Vio- lets have been selling fairly well, retailing at $1,50 per hundred. Good Bride and Brides- maid roses are bringing from $8 to $12 ; or- dinary, $3 to $8. W. H. G. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -January business was as unusual as the weather which we had during that month. Tlie customary amount of decor- ating was almost eliminated, and social oc- casions of magnitude, calling for flowers, were limited in number. Trade keeps up remark- ably well, and is very satisfactory ; funeral work, especially, last week, was perceptibly heavier than at any lime last Winter. Counter trade, too, is heavier than it has been for some time past. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are in fine con- dition with local growers ; select ones ar» wholesaling at $7 to $8 per 100, seconds at $4 to $6, and shorts at $2 to $3. At retail, they bring $1.50 to $2 a dozen. A few Mme. Abel Chatenay are shipped in at $7 to $10 a 100. New Castle grown Richmond are wholesaled at $5 to $12. Many calls are had for Ameri- can Beauty, but the quality, owing to the cloudy weather, has been poor; about thirty- five per cent, received here are "bull heads." The best 36-inch stems wholesale at $5 a dozen, 21 to 30-inch, $2.50 to $3 and 12 to 15-inch stems at $1 to $5. The carnation crop is unusually heavy; a cer- tain large grower states that he has cut more carnations per plant to date than he did all last season. Several other growers say their cut is at least 25 per cent, heavier to date. Fancy varieties, such as Enchantress, are wholesaling at $1 per 100, medium grades, such as Lawson, $3. and common grades at $2 per 100, Sweet peas find a ready ma];'ket at $1 per 100 ; 50c. per bunch of twenty-five is the usual re- tail price. Paper White narcissus are unusually plentiful at $3 to $4 a 100. Tulips, with stem^i four to six inches in length, may be had in quantity at $3.50 per 100. The supply of daffo- dils, jonquils, etc., is limited at $4. A few mignonette, at 30c. per dozen, daisies at $1 a 100, and snapdragon at $4 per TOO spray? are to be had at Tomlinson Hall market. The call for viol'^ts is not heavy; a few home-grown ones sell at $1 per 100; Rhinebeck violets of excellent quality bring the same price. Plants are still in much demand, specimen cyclamen, azaleas, and lilacs selling as soon as brought to market. Tulips and liyacinths In flat, pots, or baskets, arranged with neat covers or ribbon, find a ready sale. I. B. PHILADELPHIA.— The supply and demand m the cut flower market is about equal. We find that roses are still somewhat scarce and the first quality American Beauty are bringing $9 per dozen. Choice tea roses are also scarce. Bride and Bridesmaid are selling at $15 per 100 for the best; first class Liberty are quoted at $30 per 100, with oiily a limited quantity in sight. Mme. Abel Chatenay and Killarney are becoming more popular in this market, the former selling now at from $12 to $20, the latter at $12 to $15 per 100. The supply of carnations is now about equal to the demand. The conditions are such that a retailer has to go to several wholesalers to get the varieties that he wants— a healthy condition of the market. Prices for the best qualities range from $3 to $5 per 100. Cat- tleyas are in good demand at 40c. to 50c. each. Violets have not been in such demand here this season. Stock is now in fair shape; prices are 75c. and $1 per 100. Large quantities of bulbous stock are arriving and as several other things are scarce, this stock is working off very nicely. Tulips and daffodils sell at $4 per 100. Mignonette is selling very well at $3 and $4 per 100. In sweet peas only pink and white are yet seen ; these sell at from $1 to $1.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 50c ; A. Sprengeri, 50c. to 75c. per bunch, and cleaning up well. ^- R- ST. LOUIS.— Business was reported very go6d in the wholesale and retail circles. The local retailers were kept busy with Midwinter school graduate sales, funeral work and wedding decora- tions. Stock was on hand for all demands, the wholesalers say. the only scarcity being in spe- cial fancies of roses, which have a big demand. Bride and Bridesmaid roses came in for a good call all week, the best going at $6 per 100, short stems at $3 to $4. Red roses in particular are scarce. Richmond has the best call at $S for choice. Golden Gate and Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot are not any too plentiful. Violets have been, and are yet, a big glut. California are down as low as $1.50 per l.OOi with quality verv fine; of doubles the market has a good supply but slow demand at 50c per 100. McKinley Day. the local trade was busy selling carnations, which were in good supply. Mrs. Thomas Lawson is taking the lead with pricey up to $5 per 100 for fancy stock; good red are scarce. Enchantress, Governor Wolcott and Lady Bountiful sold well all last week at prices not higher than $4 for extra fancy. Owing lo plenty of funeral work, white had a big call. All' the wholesale houses are loaded down with bulb stock of all kinds. As to greens, we have everything the demand calls for. Prices remain as usual. ST. PATRICK. TWIN CITIES.— Trade conditions the past week have not varied to any great extent from the preceding three weeks or in other words since the holiday trade was over; other than it has settled down to a steady business. Stock has been somewhat scarce principally roses, and it is hard to find even the large growers with and great amount of stock on hand. Bride have been indeed hard to get, small cuts only being made and the demand heavy on account of funeral work. Bridesmaid have been fairly plentiful, the majority of them being weak stemmed and hard to dispose of, over the counter. Killarney, Golden Gate, Richmond and Mme. Abel Chatenay have been coming in fairly well and choice stock has commanded fair prices, the wholesale figure being from $S to $10 per 100 and retailing at $2 and $2.50 a dozen. What few American Beauty that are grown in this lo- cality are off crop and the supply comes from outside points. They retail here for $8 and $10 per dozen. Carnations are plentiful and the retailers have not experienced any difficulty in being able to fill all orders, as large numbers are being shipped in from the small towns trib- utary to the Twin cities. However, the differ- ence in size is noticeable from the stock that comes from Illinois points. Medium sized ones can be purchased for $3 per 100 and retailed quite satisfactorily for 75c. a dozen. Some nice Harlowarden have been received, and while it is undoubtedly a handsome red, it does not ap- pear to sell as well as Flamingo and other bright reds. Enchantress seems to lead in sales in this market, and a good price can always be secured for choice blooms. Violets are plentiful only with one grower, and wholesale at $1 per 100, retailing at $2. Bulbous stock is plentiful and can be purchased at a fair price. Some fine tulips are being brought in by the growers, but the demand is only normal. PAUL. MILWAUKEE. — Weather conditions have been unusual since January 1. Heretofore at this sea- son of the year we have always had extreme cold weather, but the past week broke all rec- ords for temperature. Saturday the thermometer registered 65 degrees and we had thunder showers during the night. There has, however, been no surplus stock, especially in light colors as there was an abundance of funeral work con- tinuously the p;ist montli and prices ranged un- usually high. The quality of stock was also excellent, Bride, Bridesmaid, and Mme. Abel Chatenay coming in at this time are equal to the best grade of roses ever seen in this markpt. In carnations. Enchantress are excellent, Mrs. Lawson, and Genevieve Lord are grown in large quantity, as well as Lady Bountiful, and White Lawson, wliich are all coming in first-class now. Violets have been moving slow. Bulbous stock is just starting to come in and the sales so far have been very good. There appears to be quite a shortage in smilax, although other green goods are plentiful. There was also an abund- ance of stevia on the market, and prices are not up to former years. This is probably due to more of it being grown and the supply greater than the demand. C. C. P. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— The continued unseason- able weather, one day suggestive of May and the following being a reality of the existing season, tends to make business changeable. There is not a happier class of men connected with the trade than the growers at the pres- ent time: good returns for stock and a small consumption of fuel making a most prosperous period. Roses of superior quality are rather scarce, especially American Beauty; there ap- pears to be an abundance of poor stock of other varieties around. The best American Beauty bring $4 to $7, per dozen, and from these prices the quotations follow the scale of quality dovm to $1.50 per dozen. Bride and Brides- maid are quite plentiful, and some mildewed stock is received. Vast quantities of these vari- eties have been used this week tor design work. There has been no variation in prices over last week's quotations. Mme. Abel Chatenay is in fair supply. Richmond and Uncle John are fav- orites. Liberty and Meteor have advanced con- siderably; these varieties being apparently ofi^ crop just now. In the carnation market, everything is very prosperous, extremely fine stock and satisfactory prices being everywhere apparent. White stock is not very plentiful and work keeps the supply cleaned up from day to day. Colored stock is fully equal to the demand and the best seller on Carnation Day was Mrs. Lawson, with En- chantress and Flamingo following closely. The warm spell has greatly increased the sup- ply of violets and prices have accordingly slightly diminished. Some of the stores were selling at 10c. a bunch last week. Standard prices on the best stock go from 50c. to $1 per lOO. Marie Louise simply do not sell when sin- gle? are in sight. Bulbous stock is coming in thicker and faster. Daffodils, tulips, jonquils and Paper White marcis^^us are plnntiful and sull quite well at good figures. Callas go rather slowly. With the exception of ferns, potted plants are moving along nicely;many elegant speci- mens of cinerarias, azaleas and primroses sell- ing readily. G. S. W. NEWPORT, R. I.— The continued mild and un- seasonable weather to some extent affected the market more during the past week than the same conditions did all this Winter, if we may call it Winter. Tlie approach of Spring causes people to take Spring-like weather as a matter of fact, hence their desire to be more in the open air and a less inclination to purchase flowers. Notwithstanding this, with but one or two exceptions, the florists say that their sales last week equalled those of the same week last year with prices about the same. Snme good roses and carnations are coming in and are sell- ing at the following prices: Bride and Brides- maids, $1.50 per dozen: carnations. 75c. to $1 per dozen ; violets, 50c. per bunch ; tulips, V5c per dozen. Ferns are having a ready .sale, N. Seottii leading in demand at $1.50 for plants in 6-inch pots. Cyclamen are still in demand and selling quickly, plants in 4-inch pots bringing 50c. each. The mild weather is enabling dealers to place a varied stock of plants on view. One florist is making a run on small palms, nf which he has already sold a large number. D. M. DETROIT.— The market here is something ex- ceptional for the grower. The weather holds fine, and good stock finds ready buyers. Every- thing in the cut flower line seems to be ex- ceedingly scarce. Violets are the only flowers that can be had without great search ; and even of these there is no over supply. Plants are also finding a ready call. Hyacinths and tulips are coming in abundantly, but as yet there is no glut of them in the market. Many cut flowers were used the past week fov presents to graduates — thousands of violets and a great many roses. The McHugh Floral Company is doing a thriv- ing business as is evidenced by the neat new wagon bearing the firm's name. John Breitmeyer's Sons have a curiosity in the form of a window of Japanese dwarf ever- greens. Hugo Schroeter has been East to the Car- nation Society's meeting. HARRY. CINCINNATI. — During the past week business was on the dull side; and while there has not been much stock to accumulate, it was not difl^cult to find all the flowers one needed to fill orders. Roman hyacinths, narcissus, and lily nf the vallev were only moved by forced sales; but carnations and roses have held well to their market values. Americnn Beauty, best fjuality. sell at $5 per dozen. Bride and Brides- maid, specials, $3; select, $6, firsts. $5; seconds, *3 to $4 per 100; carnations. $2 to $3. McKinley Day will find carnations very scarce in this market. Violets have gone begging most of the time. Smilax and asparagus are scarce articles here; but the market is well supplied with ferns, leucothoe sprays and galax. E. G. G. W.\SH1NGT0N, D. C— There has been a de- cided improvement in business this week, there being considerable entertaining and funeral work, which has kept most of the florists very busy. The following prices were obtained for American Beauty: $8 to $12 per dozen: Richmond and Killarney, $4 to $6; Bridesmaid, Madame Abel fTiatenay and Meteor, $3 to $5; the Bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot and Golden Gate, $2 to $3.50 per dozen. There was an abundant supply of Pink Enchantress carnations which have made a good impression. Such varieties as Enchantress, Flamingo. Cardinal and Pink Lawson brousrht from $1 to $1.50 per dozen; older varieties 75c. There is an over sunplv of violets, the very best only bringing 75c. to $1 per 100. Lilv of the valley sold for 75c, to $1 per dozen. Bulbous stock is beginning to come in ; jonquils sell at 75c. ; tulips, 50c. to 75c. ; Roman hyacinths, Paper White narcissus, 60c. per dozen. Gar- denias bring 60c. to 75c.; and cattleyas 75c. to $1.25 each. The call for potted plants has fallen off very much lately. M. C. CHICAGO.- Last week saw this market in an exceptionally good condition in all lines, but owing to a diminution of the local trade it fell off slightly the first of the present week, though the shipping trade held prices up to previous quotations. Roses and carnations have changed but little, though what slight effect is noticeable is in favor of the latter. White goods are slightly in over supply locally. ^ W. K. W. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. DONALDSONVILLE, LA.— The Cleveland Plant- ing Co., Ltd., has been incorporated with a cap- ital of $32,500. NEWBURG, N. Y.— The item in issue of Jan- uary 20 should have reported the removal of the store of the John Peattie Estate, and not A. Peattie. as given. MILWAUKEE, WIS.— C. C Pollworth Company has purchased from Chas. Johannsen his green- houses, a mile north of North Milwaukee. The consideration was $10,000. JACKSON, MICH.— A. B. Lewis has opened a flower store in this city. At' the opening exer- cises he served a lemonade punch made from lemons of his own raising. SAVANNAH, GA.— A petition for incorporation has been filed by the George Wagner's Son Co., to do a general florist business. The capital stock is $3,000. The incorporators are i. S. Hawkins, W. D. Jones, and George Adair, all of Savannah. WACO, TEX.— The Bolton Farms has been in- corporated with a capital stock of $20,000, for the purpose of growing trees and other plants for horticultural and agricultural uses. The incorporators are E. R. Bolton, W. W. Cameron and Mrs. Flora B. Cameron. WOODVILLE, PA.— T. R. Dunn has succeeded Sidney Gibbs at the Woodville Greenhouses. Mr. Gibbs has been in poor health for several years. The new owner is an experienced business man, and has also associated with [iim a profes- sional florist and decorator, N. J. Ribsam. Mr. Dunn moves his family from Allegheny to the Gibbs residence and Mr. Gibbs moves to Wal- nut hill, Carnegie. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING PEEKSKILL, N. Y.— Dean Ferris will erect an additional greenhouse, 60.\20 feet. MIDDLEPORT. N. Y.— John H. Gould will add six greenhouses to his present plant. DANVILLE, ILL.— Clarence Wright is erecting a greenhouse in the cast part of the town. WALLINGFORD, CONN.— George H. Rowden is building a greenhouse 20.\75 feet for carnations. GUTHRIE, OKLA.— Furrow Brothers have be- gun the erection of a new greenhouse to cost about $7,000. DANVILLE, ILL.— The Plaza Farm will build a greenhouse soon. They expect it to be in operation l>y the first of March. COLUMBUS, IND.— Charles A. Bumaby will build an additional greenhouse, 70 by 16 feet. He contemplates adding another house next Fall. NORTH PLATTE. WYC— The Union Pacific Railroad has decided to locate its conservatories at North PLitte instead of Cheyenne, Five big greenhouses, covering over half an acre, will be constructed, the plans now being drawn by the engineering department. ROCKFORD, ILL.— J. J. Soper has added a greenhouse, 80x20 feet, for American Beauty. Mr. Soper has purchased the largest greenhouse belonging to H. O. Hinkley of School street and will tear it down and reconstruct it on a site adjacent to his other houses in the West End. Mr, Soper has recently made several ex- tensions to his establishment. Three good sized greenhouses besides the one mentioned are being erected. They will be devoted mostly to Spring Howers. Buffalo. News Notes. R. L. Graham, Bradford. Fa., is in town undergoing an operation on his eye. He had the misfortune several years ago to have a piece of steel imbedded in the eye ball, losing the sight of his left eye. Mr. Graham has been suffering so much lliat he intended to have the eye removed, but the specialist claims, with proper treatment, he will be able to save the eye ball. Vice-president W. J. Palmer, C. Guenther. W. F. Kasting and Wra. Scott returned Monday, January 29 from the Carnation Society's show; also from visiting the Eastern section of the country. Thousands of BufTalonians paid tribute to the birthday of McKinley (January 29th.), by wear- ing in the coat lapels a carnation — wliite, pink or crimson. Two downtown florists report that the sales this year were unusually large, and they claim that fully 10,000 carnations were distributed to our citizens. The total sales in Buffalo last year showed that about 30,000 car- nations were worn. The sales this year to- taled over 60,000. The price was kept uniformly at 10c. each. There were manv good window decorations in honor nf Wm. McKinley's birthday. Anderson and Palmer's upper store each had an oil paint- ing of the late President in their windows draped with American flags. Palmer's lower store had a picture frame made of boxwood on the outer edge, and white carnations around the oval-shaped portrait to form the mat. The frame was studded with electric lights. It was suffl- cientlv large enough to enable the decorator to attach three or four vases of carnations to the frame. Around the window, and as a back ground, American flags were used. w. H. a. k *«bruary 3, 1806 The Rlorists' E;xolnang^ 149 OUkSSIFlEO MDVERTiSEMENTS ^STOCKJVR^ALE^ ROSES— See adv. of Leedle Co.. Sprlngfleld. Ohio. STOCK FOIl SALE — Glaaiolua Brenchleyensls $12. per 1000. Apios Tuberose first class bulbs $5. per 1000. Checks paj-ahle to the estate. Cash wth order please. Wm. Slebrecht, Kloral I'ark. N. Y. FOR SALE — Three Thousand Fiancee Carnation cuttiufis In two and quarter Inch pots. Fifty dollars per thousand. Address, John L. Wy- land. De Haven. Fa. THOSE wishing line mixed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below; 1 1-2 Inch, to 2 inches. $7.50 per 1000; 1 Inch to I 1-2 inches. $5.00 per XOOU; 1-2 inch, to 1 Inch. $3.00 per lOUO; A few under 1-2 Inch. $5.00 per bushel. A. Brown. Coloma. Wis. WE make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln I'nlverslty. Chester Co.. Pa. STOCK FOR SALE — Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock. $:;5. per lOO. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100, $(>5. per 1000. Orders hooked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co.. Rochester, N. Y. 440, UOO large 4-year old Barr's Mammoth As- paragus ruot.s, suitable for forcing or for out- door planting whtre it is desirable to cut the first season. Price $1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1,000 or 20,000 Cor $100. Oo. Order at once, ground must be cleared Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury. Md. STOCK FOR SALE ; — Table ferns, strong plants, good varieties $3. per hundred. Cash. J. H. Fiesser. West Hoboken, N. J. STOCK FOR SALE — Flower pots, three and four inch, good :is new, cheap. Geo. R. Pedrick, I'edricktowu, N. J. SITUATIONS WANTED^ "See advertisement S. Y.. "Situation Wanted." POSITION WANTED as gardeners assistant, general greenhouse experience; reference. Francis Hadden. 71 Bartlett Street, Roxbury. Mass. ^ YOUNG MAN. 28. (Dane), experienced In gen- eral greenhouse work. First class references. Axel Aggerholm. Bemidji. MinAi. AS foreman or Section man by German Florist, lifetime experience, where good Roses. Car- nations and general Stock is wanted. Steady Workers. Good references. State full particu- lars when writing. Address, Pennsylvania, cure The Florists' Exchange. POSITION wanted as florist or as an all-around man on small private place, where a strictly honest, temperate and industrious man will be appreciated and have steady employment. A No. 1. references given. This side New York City or near by preferred. Address M. S. Box ."j.-^. Lenox. Mass. SITUATION WANTED;— An A. No. 1 seedsman, well known In the trade and fully qualified by experience, desires posi- tion as working, office or sales manager, foreign representative, traveling salesman or correspondent. Habits unexceptionable, a hard worker. character the best. Address X. Y. care Florists' Exchange. FIRST CLASS gardener, with knowledge of In and outside work In every branch, 35 years, single, 20 years experience in America and abroad, also German speaking. Take position In private estate as second man or foreman In commercial place, also No. 1 landscape garden- er. Address. "Rose," care Dummet & Wag- ner, 137 Union Av.. Mt. Vernon. N. Y. SITUATION wanted as assistant gardener on small private place, by young man, Scots- man, single, one year in country. Honest, sober, good references. Addi'ess, J. G. care The Florists' Exchange. GARDENER, florist, thoroughly competent in all branches and greenhouse, looking for a position on a private place; good references. Address, Geo, Dnranel, G4 N. Main St., Canandalgua, N. Y. POSITION wanted, by good grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. Long ex- perience, In charge of wholesale and retail, first class references. B. C, care Tlie Florists' Exchange. BY competent German grower, 25 years ex- perience in all branches, can take charge. Address, B. F. care The Florists' Exchange. FLORIST, young man, three years experience, fair In making up and selling, wishes steady city position. Address, Florist. 2507 Broadway, City. _^ FRENCH gardener, 31 years, single, strictly sober, life experience, first class references. Wants to take charge of private place or green- house man in first class private place. Apply. B. Guerry, 5 Brookside Avenue, Amsterdam, N. Y. YOUNG man desires position In retail green- houses. In or near New York or Bridgeport. Address, F. D. care The Florists' Exchange. SINGLE man, grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums. Take charge 50.000 ft. glass. Competant worker. Address Florist. 147 Bleeeker St., New York. WANTED— position as foreman by first class grower. 16 ypars experience. Beautys, corna- lions, violets and general stock. My work can be seen on .^^,n(l0 sq. feet of glass of which I have charge. R. W. care The Florists' Ex- change. AS assistant on a first class private or com- mercial place, or would take charge of small place. Swede, age 27, single, 12 years exper- ience. 2 years In present position. Address, Alfred I'erssau, Box 114, Tuxedo Park, N. Y. Y<.>UNG married man, wishes position as gar- dener on private estate or as second man on large estate where house Is Included. Up to date in all branches Inside and out. This man has been in my employ seven years and I can recommend him as strictly temperate and O. K. In every respect. Wm. C. Russel, Gardener to C. F. Dieterlcb, Esq, MlUbrook, N. Y. HELP WANTED FOREMAN WANTED for large place devoted to roses, American Beauties and Teas. Wages, $75.00 to $100.00 per month with house. State experience and give references to B. D., care The Florists' Exchange. MenMoD Thp rinrlwtB' Zlphapge whpn writing WANTED A practical man, one who understamls market gardening, to grow vegetable and jKitted plants in greeuhnu-'^e. He miiRt he good at repair work, and soVier and indus- rtious. George E. Butler, Menden, Conn. *IeDtJon The Florists* Exchange when writing. \\'ANTEL>— An assistant, must have some ex- perience in roses, oulj' sober, reliable man who is willing to work need apply. $9.00 per week and room. Address, B. A. care The Fiorisls' Exchange. WANTED— TVo Seed travellers by the D. LANDltETH SEED COMPANY. BRISTOL. Pennsylvania. None but experienced Seedsmen need take the trouble to apply, as no one for a moment will be considered who cannot fur- nish unquestionably good references as to marked success in taking orders, and as to diligeDce, sobriety, and very favorable acquaint- ance with Seed buyers in the South. South- west and Middle-west. Engagements 1st April till XOth September, and longer If profitable to the Seed Company. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store in large city. Must be up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists' Exchange. TRAVELER wanted by a New York seed house; thorooghly posted plantsman to sell our goods to private gardeners. A good oppor- tunity for a live, hustling man with a clean record. State age, experience, reference and salary to etart. (We pay expenses.) Address W. F., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, a live energetic young florist to take charge of lU.OOO feet com- mercial glass in Roses, Carnations and some general stock. Must be willing, competent and sober. Address. "279" care The Florists' Ex- change^ WANTED — Young man as grower and general helper In rose houses, one with some exper- ience with roses preferred. Address stating particulars and references. B. R. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An assistant for a private place; a single man, one who Is experienced In grow- ing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding plants. Good wages paid to a com- petent man. Address stating wages, with references to H. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A practical young nurseryman for the propagation and growing of native and ornamental nursery stock, perennials, etc., for a small nursery in the Northwest. Must know plants and be a hustler. Give references, i^xperience. and wages expected. Address "Park Nurseries." care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man. good appearance, well recommended, to learn trade with Seedsman, maker up funeral work; Hardy shrubs. Bulbs and a general line. One who likes the busi- ness only need apply, otherwise will never be of use. German speaking preferred. Ed. T. Buckingham. 236 Grand Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. WANTED — An experienced man for watering in greenhouses. Wages, $12.00 per week. Peter Henderson & Co., 390 Arlington Avenue, Jersey City. N. J. WANTED — A good reliable man as assistant in greenhouses. Must understand firing. None but a good willing worker need apply. J. M. Gasser. Rocky River. Ohio. WANTED — Young man for carnation houses. must be experienced; references required. S. J. Renter. Westerly, R. I. WANTED — Assistant for rose houses. Must have references. State wages to begin with. Apply, J. M. Gasser, Rocky River, Ohio. STOCK WANTED WANTED to exchange, some of the leading and standard cannas, true to nnme, for rooted cuttings of Rc<] Lawson. White Lnwson, and vnrlepated Lawsoa Carnations. Aurora Green- house Co.. Aurora. 111. \A/ANTED 2'.i In. idauta and rooted cuttings of good, commercial Geraniums, Coitus, Petunias, Fu- chlas. Vlncas, and other spring bedding stock. IN EXCHANOE FOR Keutlafl at 10c. to 11.50 each ; oocoa at $1.60 por duz ; Boston and Hcottll Ferns at 25c. to $1 0 i each ; 2V4 In. Aspara- gus P. N at $4.0U per lOu; Azaleas at 5i'c. to $1.60 each. State what you have and pric«. JAMES F. BARCUY. R.I. Greenhouses, Pawtucket.R.I WANTED — Catalogue seedsmen to send fifty ct'uts for names of persons residing on two rural routes. Also five hundred names at ten cents per hundred. Names are all good ones, and people are buyers from catalogue. Address, The Doro Co.. Warren, 111. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Uentlon The Florists' Dxcbange when writing. FOR SALE: — SECOND-HAND BOILERS; several Lord and Burnham new style boilers, almost new; also Hitchlngs and Weathered ; complete In every way and tested before leaving shop. William H. Lutton. West Side Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE— 3 horizontal return tubular boilers, with domes. 72" i 18", In excellent condition. Boilers complete with fronts, Regan grates, etc. Rated at S5 lbs. pressure. Address: Dill & Collins Company. 827 Filbert Street. Phila- delphia. Pa. FOR SALE— 1200 feet 2 inch Pipe, 20 feet lengths at Gc. per foot. 100 Boxes double thick glass. 14x24 at $2.50 per Box. 75 Boxes. SxlO. double thick glass at $1.50 per Box. 400 feet Ventilating apparatus at 25c. per foot. Brooks Carson, Cor. Manning & Norwood Avb., Plainfleld. N. J. FOR^SALEJOIR^ENT RANGE of greenhooaes. about 10,000 sq, ft. glass, heated with hot water, and dwelling mt- tached; twenty minutes from New York; for sale, or to rent for a term of years; good es- tablished trade; owner retiring from business. Address William H. Luttoo. Agt.. West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City, N. J. WANTED— To rent, or to buy, a florists' place for growing cut flowers, about 60UO feet of glass, must be in good conditloa, high and dry. Easy terms. New York State or Pennsylvania preferred. Address care Kobert Scheuerman, Chatham, N. J FOR SALE: — A first class Florist Estab- ishment In Porto Rico. Well stocked with Pandanus, Veitchil, Ficus elastlca and DracBena Termlnalis. A nice opportunity for a practical man who knows his busi- ness. Must be sold at once; will sell cheap. Full particulars will be furnished. Ad- dress M. S. 206 Poste Restante, San JuaiT, P. R. FOR SALE: — 22 acres. 5 greenhouses, good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for descriptive circular. This will con- vince you. Address Box 311, West Grove, Pa. WANTED To rent or lease, Florist's Place, with dwelling attached, near New York ; also ground for outdoor planting. Rent, reasonable. Address, W. W., care Florists' Exchange. Mention the riorlsts' Bxchange when writing. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson. Admr . 2394 Massachusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass. M! AN energetic man with small capital would like to buy a half Interest wllh B(wd. prac- tical (lorlst. T. Plant. 2:i Kennan Street, Santa (■'ruyi. Cal. W.\NTED— small Becond bund greenhouse. Portable, will answer, aildrcRs, B. E. care The rinrists' Exchange. FOR SALE pillipQ Klder- Erlc«BOD. Second -haDd, from rumro $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil CDC 1 ^'^'^ np-rlKht steam boiler, contalDS DUILCnO 60 1 Win. tubes, J26.00. nine Oood serviceable second-hand, with rlrt Threads; 21n.. 7 cts.; IH In., iH cts.; IMln., 3«ct8.; Mn.. Sets.; 2H ln..:Oct».; 3 in., llcts.; 4 In., 19cts. New 2.|n. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8'^ cts. ft. Old and new flttin(;s and valves. CTnPVC 9nH nice New Economy, best made OlUlJ^0 dllU UlLO No. 1 Threads. )<-ln., »<-in. Mn. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-in., IH-ln. 2-ln. pipe, $t.0O. PIPE PIITTCOC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirt bUMCnO cuts Hln.-tin. pipe, H.OO' No. 2 cuts l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rn72-.in"^'p1pef li%'?; 241n. grips M ln.-2X In, pipe, $2.40; sein., grips >4-ln.-3H-ln . pipe, t4.76. PIPE VISES KipeVoo™""'''''^^''" «■'"-' RARHPN Hfl^F ***"• »l-'i>-.KnaranteedlOO-IbB. OHnULn nUOC pressure. 7^ cts. per ft.; «-la not guaranteed, 4^ cts. per ft. HOT-RFD Si^H *'""• Cypress, 3.ft.ie ft., from nUl-DCU OHOn 70 cts. up; Klazed, complete, from $1.80 up. Second-hand, as good as new complete, at $1.25 and $1.00 each. RAniATOR^ steam, as good as new. all sizes, nnUIHIUnO about 3 ft, high, at 16 cts. per column, CI 11 00 New American, 60 sq. ft. to the nLllaa box. IO1I2 single, at $1.76; I2il2, ■^^—•^•^ single, at $1.80 per box; 10iI2, Hi 12andl0l]5B, double, at $2.60; I21I4, 12x16 I2i 20, 14ll4 B. double, at $2.66 ; 16iie, 16x18, 14x20 B double , at $2.85 ; 16x24 B, double, at $3.10. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypregs Bnild- Ing Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil White I.ead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. ETROPOLITAN lATERIAL CO. 398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOXLY N, N. Y Mention The Florists' Blxcbange when writing A BARGAIN I have for sale a modern range of greenhouses, 25 600 feet of glass. l>i miles from wealthy grow- ing city of 28.000 people. Forty-five mlnutea from Pittsburg, Pa. Three railroads and ex- press lines; 28 acres; Ideal soil fcr re see and carnations In abundance. Admirably adapted to the growing of small fruit and garden crops. Sixty horse-power Boiler, Steam heat; iiee Natural Gas for all light and fuel for green- houses, and farm Buildings. A most com- plete private water system; 1000 barrel storage tanks; large dam; never falling spring; pro- ducing oil well on the farm. Building's high and dry. away from all emoko. dust and dirt, to^B unbuown, plants free from disease. Houses well stocked and producing paying crops. Best market, sel ing high grade stuff direct to retail- ers. Best of reason tor selling. Price $22,000, part on time; will show a net profit of 22 per cent above expenses, can be Increased, This offer will bear closest Investigation. S. S. SRIDELSKV, S24 NO. 24tD St., Philadelphia. Pa: Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. WE HAVE A FEW SETS OF OUR Haiieiii of FlDe specinieDs left, which we will send by esprees for $5.00 per set. There are 112 subjects, each printed on fine paper, and the set as a whole, constitutes the finest pictorial album of trees and shrubs that has ever been gotten together. Many have • saved these supplements as ihey have appeared in The Floeists' Exchanoe, and this offer Is made for the benefit of those who failed to do so. Address GALLERY OF FINE SPECIMENS THE FI,ORlSTS' EXCHANGE 2 Duane St., New York Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Established Seed Business FOR SAUB A profitable, old and favorably known Seed Business, well located in a large city, Is for sale by reason of the ill-health of the owner. A young man acquainted with the seed trade and having a moderate capital can secure Information of an exceptional opportunity by addressing, " SEEDS " Florists' Exchange Office Mention The riorista' Qxchsnge when writing. 150 The Florists* Exchange GERANIUMS-PlmiwesPifliiTS-VEGETABLES IN GOOD VARIETY iL $2.00 per 1 00; $18.00 per 1 000 and up Our new 24 page illustrated descriptive Geranium Catalogue, containing a full description of over 175 of the best nov- elties, new and standard varieties of ge- raniums and pelargoniums is now ready and will be sent to the trade. If you do not get one write us, TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 1 00 $50.00 per 1 000 E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-DoubleScar- let. 75c. per doz., $6,00 per 100. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let, single: $I.OO per doz.; $6.00 per lOO. From 2-ln. potB Per doz. Per 100 Abutllon. Savltzl and otherB S0.40 $2.00 Agreratum, blue and white 40 2.00 Alternautliera, red and yellow 40 2.00 Alyssuiu, giant and dwarf 40 2.00 Heliotrope, in good variety 40 2.00 Hardy Kngllsh Ivy, 15 to 18 in. $17.50 per 1000 .40 2.00 Hollyhocks, double white and mixed .60 3.00 Lemon Verbena 40 2.00 Lantanas, in good variety 40 2.00 Moonvinea, blue and white 60 3.00 Salvia, in variety 40 2.00 Deutzia OraclllH^ for forcing 40 2.00 Hardy Chryeantlieuiuuis 1. 00 8.00 Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.60 per bush. Acalypha Uacfeeana 40 2.00 Achyranthes, Emersonil, and Ver- Bchaffelti 40 2.00 Cupliea (Cigar plant) 40 2.00 Parlor Ivy, Seneclo scandena 40 2.00 Scented Geraniums, Rose, Balm, Fernlfolia, etc 40 2.00 Plumbago. OapeuBlB, White 60 3.00 Begrontas. bedding varieties 40 2.00 Smllax 40 2.00 Coleug, In good varieties 40 2.00 Hardr Chrysanthemums, small flowered 40 2.00 Hardy ('hrjsanthemuma, large flowered 60 3. CO LETTUCE Big BoBtoD, Boston Market and Tennis Ball, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per lO.OOO. CABBAGE In any quantity, Wakefield. Succession and Flat Dutch. $1.25 per 1000; 10.000 or over at $1.00 per 1000. PARSLEY Moss Curled, 26 eta. per 100; $1.25 per 1000. Strong roots, $2.60 per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery season 1906 ; we are prepared to grow them In any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose business card, as it Is only sent to the trade. A cordial Invitation is ex- tended to all Interested in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station. Philadelphia division B. & O. R. R., 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. Cash with order, please. Not less than tive of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. $c SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. Thtrimtm* Krehang^ wh»ii wHHn* seasonable ROOled CUtU'ogs and Plants 100 1000 AchrrautheH«3 var $ .75 Aeeratuiu, 3 var 60 Alygsam, dbl 76 Cbrysaittheinams, standard var.. 1.50 Caruatious, LawHon, Fair Maid 2.00 $18.00 Joott.Challengur, Queen Louise,. . 2.00 16.00 Coleus, Queen (f VerscbaffeltU 76 6.00 Asstd 60 6.00 Cupliea 76 Uahlias.roots 4.00 36.00 Dracaena Indiviaa, 3 var 6.00 Feverfew 75 Fm-hias ■ ■ 1.00 OeniBtas, 2<4 In. $3.00: 4 in. $13.00, 5 In. $20.00; 6 in. $26.00 per ICO. German Ivy 1.00 8.00 Marguerlte8,2var 1.00 8.00 " Queen Alexandra — 2.60 Stevla,3Tar 76 6.00 swaingona. 2 var 1.00 Viucas.R. C.90c.;2'4 ln.$2.60. SAMUBI, S. PECKHAM, K Sonth Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Urntlon The FlorUta" Bitcbanire when wrttloR. Per 100 EnKllsli Ivy. 21n $250 Petunia. S colore, 2 In 2.60 A'lnca, 2 In 2.60 Scented and Bronze greranl- uniB,2 1n 2.60 Mrs. 8no'w,21n 2.50 FlowerlnK beKonlas, 2 In named. . 2.60 Geraniums, beet kind. 2 In. stand'd list 2.50 Hibiscus* 2 In. 8 varieties 2.50 Asparafeuspluniosus, 2 In 2.00 Asparagns SprenKerl, 2 In 2.00 Alternautbera, 2 In., 4 colore 2.00 Scotlll fern, 2 In 5.00 Boston fern,2in 3.00 Plersoiil,2 In 4,00 Perlwlnfele, 2 In., 2 colors 2,60 Keverfewr, 2 In 2.5o Hardy pink* 3 In. 4 named varieties.. 4 00 Rubber, 10 to 16 Ina. blgh 3. 00 per doz. The National Plant Co. DAVTON, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^P|>A|U|||k^^ Thrifty young plants tll_IC/%niHJrlO grown a tew to a pot. Sent fre.- of noil— Nntt, Doyle, Ricard, Bruante. Biichner, Poltevine. Perkins, etc. $15.00 per 1.000. Gladioli.— Grofl'B fine Miiturep. 8fc. per 100. g*ghU Fl 1% Well rooted. Bed's. Yellow's VVLLUO and Gold-edged. $fi.OO. Fancy, $5.00 per 1000. Giant, $1.00 per ICO. These two in many kinds, all of the brightest, showy colore. Ooleus plants from soil li more. Plenly of G. Bed (ler. Terms are cash with the order. List free. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. UentloQ "nie Florists* Bxrhnn^p wbAn writlnir. Baltimore. News Notes. The most remarkable spell of warm weather in years has at last given away to colder days and nigrhts. Trade conditions are somewhat slow, everything is in plenty excepting roses. A very good attendance was present at the last club meeting. P. Michel!, Philadelphia, was a visitor. Secre- tary J. J. Perry is confined to his home with a severe cold. The Braddock Building and Devel- opment Company of Frederick County Maryland, has been incorporated for the purpose, among other things, of selling trees, plants, seeds, fruits, roots and other products of the land. The incorporators are D. Edward Kefauver, Emory L. Coblentz, J. Roger McSherry, George Wm. Smith and Thomas H. Haller, The term of existence is for forty years. The com- pany is to be managed by a board of directors, the first board consisting of D. Edward Kefauver, George Wm. Smith, Emory L. Coblentz, J. Roger McSherry, John C. Hotter, Thomas H. Haller, Calvin R. Coblentz, James E. Ingram, Frank H. Calloway, Oscar B. Coblentz and Jas. B. Ingram, Jr. The principal office of the company is to ^be in Frederick city. The Capital 'stock of the company Is $4,000, di- vided into 400 shares of $100 each. CYCLAMEN Splendens GIganteum Hybrids Finest strain in the world, including the fringed varieties. In five colors, in bud and bloom well grown plants from 4 in. pota, $15 00 ; frc m 5 In. pote, $20.00, extra selected $26.00 per 100. Asparagus Pinniosus Nanus. Well growD plants from 3 In. pots, $5.00; from 3>^ in. pots, $8.00 per lOJ. Asparagrus Sprengeri. Nice stocky plants from 2^^ in. pots, $1.60 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER, East Strondsbur^. Pa Robert Halliday has at last decided to take unto himself a wife. He was married to Miss Alverda Mary Easter, a Baltimore lady, on Wednesday, Jan- uary 24. A beautiful present was sent to the happy groom and bride by the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, together with the good wishes of its members. The bride was gowned in a princess robe of white crepe de chine, trimmed with old family lace, and carried lily of the valley and orchids. She was given away by her brother, J. H. Easter. John D. Halliday attended his brother as best man and Messrs. Stewart Easter, New York, and Will- iam S. Halliday, Philadelphia, brothers respectively of the bride and groom, acted as ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Halli- day left for a trip South. On their re- turn they will reside at 1624 Bolton street, Baltimore. The groom is the son of the late R. J. Halliday, founder and organizer of the Baltimore Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, and is well known in the trade everywhere. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., exhibited at the last club meeting his new carnation named, Mrs. W. T. Omwake, a sport from Enchantress, only slightly darker in color and pen- cilled. CHAS. L. SEYBOLD. Washington. Mention The Florlata' Blatchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small Plants, $;:. 00 per 1000. Asp. Spreugerl, 2 in. pots Oxalis Florlbuuda Rosea per 100 .50 10 var. tine plants, 2 1-8 in. pots 1.25 Colens ready in March l.rtO Asp. Pliiniosus, ready in March CASH OR C. O. D per 100 S3.00 2.00 2.00 JOS. U. CUNNINGHAM, Delavan, O. Menlkn The FlorlstB' ExcbiDge when writing. A Fine Decoration. The decoration for the Gridiron dinner at the New Willard on Satur- day last, was the finest ever 'seen in Washington. The Panama Canal, with all its tropical growth, was so admir- ably depicted that many of those who were guests at the dinner, and who have recently returned from there, were loud in their praises of it. The large quantities of orchids apparently gi-owing on large palms, and other tropical plants, were a sight to behold. Roses, palms, ferns and orchids adorned the reception rooms, and American Beauty and the Peristeria elata vied with each other for the place of honor. Small & Sons sur- passed themselves on this occasion. There were vast quantities of hand- some wreaths and funeral designs of every conceivable description at the funeral of the late General Joseph Wheeler, at St. John's Episcopal Church, near Lafayette Square. Several of the florists worked all day Sunday in order to get out their work in time. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt sent a handsome wreath of Golden Gate roses and lily of the valley. The Florists' Club will hold its next meeting on February 6. when there will be an exhibition of carnations. The floral decorations for the wed- ding of Miss Alice Roosevelt next month will likely be on a somewhat elaborate scale. Roses, carnations, orchids and white hyacinths are the favorite flowers used at all White House affairs, with potted azaleas, and they will be among the blossoms used to decorate. The plans tor decoration are not yet fully decided upon, but a wedding bower will probably be ar- ranged for the bridal party, made of Southern smilax and laurel, with a priedieu of green, enlivened by clus- ters of Bride roses and ribbons, on which the couple will kneel during the ceremony. M. C. Cromwell, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pierson have returned home from an extended Western trip. The open Winter has caused no little anxiety among growers, who use large quantities of ice for Summer shipping and for their coolers. A. N. Pierson began cutting last week and has succeeded in filling his two houses with perfectly clear ice from six to eight inches thick. February may furnish some thicker and heavier, and then again it may not. They got several very good yellow sports from Mrs. H. Robinson at A. N. Piersons last Fall, which have been carefully looked after and are now being propagated for trial this season. One was a perfect copy of the original with the exception of tlie color. It promises to make a valuable acquisi- tion to the present list of chrysan- themums. - H. CARNATIONS. per 100 1000 Boston Market $. . . . $16.00 Lady Bountiful, 8.00 26.00 Lieot. Perry, 3 00 25.00 Fiancee, 3.00 26.00 HENRY HESSiON, Clarkson Ave. & East 4Sth St., Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. rooted and unrooted selected stock. Dahlias, Cannas, Gladioli, Caladiums, Cinnamon, Madeira Vines and Peonies. Large Btocli of extra line quality: send for lis C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mcotlon The Florists' Eichange wbeo wrltliiB- GREEN CARNATIONS For St. Patrick's Day. I sell the coloring of this wonderful dlscov- eiy for coloring white carnations jrreen. and can say that I am the originator of Qreen Carnations. Can, $1.00; gallon, $3.60 Sfud fur Free Sample to-day, with full Instruciions. FRED GEAR, "'i^TA^cT^i^kti. o. Meption The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dissemination 1906, $2.00 per doz. , »12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Ilentlon The FlorUtfi' Ezcbanfffl when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1. 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Frainln|ham,MasSi Mention the FlorlBf B»eh>ng6 when writing. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $60.00 CrlBis.... 6.(0 46.00 Lady Boantlfal 3.60 30.00 ICnchantresB 3.00 25.00 Bstelle ■■ 3.oO 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pota 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent atock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The FlorUta* Exchanse when wrltlnr. February 3, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 151 Philadelphia. ThelWeek'sINews. The retail stores appear to be doing a very good business this week; many social affairs are going on, in addition to some good transient trade. The decorating business is also good. At a dinner tor 300, followed by a cotillion, at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Habermehl's used 2000 American Beauty roses; 1400 of these were of first quality. Many other flowers were used, as well as a large quantity of flowering plants. This firm has the decoration for the Midwinter ball at Horticultural Hall on Pilday, Feb- ruary 2. This is one of the largest balls of the season, usually about 1000 being present. It is the Acacia ball. Every year large plants of A. pubes- cens in flower form a conspicuous part of the decorations. The Wm. Graham Co. had the dan- cing class decoration at Horticultural Hall on Monday, and Mary Comman- dery Knights Templar ball on Tues- day. This firm has the order for a large ball at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on February 12, the decorations for which are to be very elaborate. H. Bayersdorfer & Company have just received another large shipment of Pompeian tone ware vases of many sizes and shapes. They have done a large business in this ware. On the same steamer they received a large shipment of Bohemian glass vases of new designs; these are from 10 inches high up, and are in many styles. Some have the iridescent color effect in green tints. Henry Pennock, West Jupiter, Fla., is sending fine cut asparagus to Sam- uel S. Pennock, both of Sprengeri and plumosus. The former is very good, and is selling well. Some of this was sent up last Winter as a trial; now Mr. Pennock has gone into it on a larger scale. The stock is all grown outdoors, with slat protection in Winter. W. E. McKissick has added another room, 25 by 40 feet, to his establish- ment; this will be used for storage. He is also gradually acquiring a line qf • quick selling supplies, the latest addition being a case of doves. He is receiving some very good freezia blooms — the well known Lukens brand, of Burlington, N. J., all large flowers. Next Tuesday is the Florists' Club meeting; this will be carnation night and Albert M. Herr will give a review of the exhibits seen at the Boston convention. Several of the newer varieties will be on view at this meet- ing. D. T. Connors, the representative of the Burnham Hitchings Pierson Company, reports the sale of material for the following: Philadelphia Carna- tion Company, Secane, Pa., two houses each 28 by 100 feet; David Anderson, Garretford, Pa.; six houses, each 16 by 150 feet; A. Gontram, Torresdale, Philadelphia, one house 35 by 150 feet; Mrs. Mary Fleming, Ocean Heights, N. J., one house, 20 by 106 feet. S. S. rennock's Store Addition. The new addition to the wholesale establishment of Samuel S. Pennock was opened on Monday of last week. There was an informal reception in the evening at which about 100 per- sons attended, consisting of retailers, wholesale commission men and grow- ers. This affair was very nice, an orchestra played while refreshments were served; afterwards speeches were made by Messrs Westcott, Fox, Kift and Willets. Some growers sent in plants to decorate the new room; near- ly all of these plants were sold by S. S. Pennock while the reception was going on. The new addition to this establish- ment is 1608 and 1610 Ludlow street, running though to Ranstead street, and three stories high. This gives the establishment a frontage of 100 feet on Ludlow street. The front of the new addition is taken up with the entrance to the upper floors; a private ortice and elevator entrance; back of this is a salesroom 26 by 50 feet fitted up with zinc lined tables for display of stock, tubs for emptying vases, closets for paper, etc. Back of this, and fronting on Ranstead street, is another large room which will be rented out. Under all this, a cold fellar 24 by 104 feet, which will be used for storing wild smilax, galax leaves, hardy ferns, etc. In the Fall it will be used for chrysanthemums. The cellar is equipped with a large tub for emptying vases, lavatories, etc. This cellar is a great convenience and will fill a long felt want for storage purposes. The second and third stor- ies of the new addition arc rented out to firms in other lines of business, for light manutacturins, so that now Sam- uel S. Pennock'^ establishment takes in from 1608 to LGIS Ludlow street and he uses for his cut flower business the cellar and first floor. 60 feet in depth, of the above numbers, but in the new addition the cellar is 104 feet deep. Then the ribbon business, which has assumed large proportions, occupies the second floor of 1614 and 1616. The establishment is equipped with a cold storage plant and with every known up-to-date facility for the successful handling of cut flowers. 160S-1610 are heated by hot water bv an Ideal boiler; 1612 to 1618 are heated by steam by a Furman boiler. The freight elevator installed in the new building is so arranged that goods can be taken to the basement as well as to the upper floors. Samuel S. Pennock deserves great credit not only for the business enter- prise in adding this present building, but also tor his great business tact displayed during the past twenty years in building up such a wholesale es- tablishment, which is second to none in the country. DAVID RUST. Daybrealc-culim il viiiitly: first. Backer & Co.; second, Elijah A. Wood; third, H. A. Stevens Co. Dark i)ink: first and second, H. ,A. Stevens Co.; third. Hacker & Co. Crimson: first. Backer & Co.; second, H. A. Stevens Co. Striped: first, Wm. Nicholson; second, H. A. Stevens Co.; third. Backer & Co. Yeilow: Backer & Co., fii-st, second and third. There was quite a display of violets both dituble and single the awards being as follows: Best bunch, one hun- dred blooms, double: first, J. T. Gale; second, Malcolm Orr; third. A. F. Calder. One hundred blooms, single: first. Dr. C. G. Weld; second, Harry F. Woods; third, G. W. Ayer. The subject was fruits for general discussion at the Saturday meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Soc- iety. It was introduced by E. W. Wood, West Newton, who gave a descriptive list of apples, pears, etc., that are favorable for this locality, (^ther speakei's who took part were John L. Bird, Edwin B. Wilder and Samuel Warren. The North Shore Horticultural Soc- iety will hold its annual banquet i Thursday, February 15. It is expected ; that a delegation from the Gardeners 1 and Florists' Club will attend. THE GOOD OLD WAY! From the New York Herald. Boston News Items. The first show of the season of the Massachusetts Horticultural Soc- iety was held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week at the time of the meeting of the Anierican Carna- tion Society. Carnations were the main feature and there were also some fine exhibits of primulas and other season- able plants. Silver medals were awarded to Oakes Ames tor rare orchids of botanical value and to J. E. Rothwell for Lselio — Cattleya General French (C. Trianse x L.cinnabarinum). First class certificates were awarded to Alex. Ogg for sonie excellent amaryllis and to the Lowthrope School of Horticulture, Groton. for Mahernia odorata. Honorable mention was awarded to H. A. Jahn for seedling carnation No. 49. Gratuities were awarded to H. A. Stevens Co. to Wm. Nicholson and to H. A. Jahn tor dis- plays of carnations; to the Harvard IBotanical Gardens for calanthes. primulas, strobilanthes. cyclamen and laehenalias; to Julius Roehrs Com- pany for vase of oncidiums and phalienopsis. To Thos. Stock tor vase of Centaurea cyanea and bouvardia: to Frederick Ayer for some well grown plants of Chorizema ilicifolia; to Wm. Whitman for primulas and to Mrs. A. W. Blake for laslias and cypripediums. In the classes for carnations the fol- lowing prizes were awarded: Twenty- five blooms, white: first, H. A. Stev- ens Co., light pink: first, L. E. Small; The next meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will be held on February 20. The speaker of the evening will be Robert Cameron of the Botanical Gardens, who will tell of his experiences in his recent travels in the West Indies. Welch Eros, have enlarged their oflice, made necessary by their ever increasing business. W. L. Lewis, Marlboro, has returned from a trip to Ohio. J, W. DUNCAN. Berwyn, Pa. John Curwen who. as announced last Fall, had purchased four acres of ground at this place, has erected one large house for carnations 25 by 200 feet. He has a very level piece of ground at a good elevation and is now sending to Philadelphia some good stock. Water was a scarce article here, and an artesian well of 130 feet depth, has been driven. DAVID RU.ST. Htghtstown, N. J. T. N. Norton reports that violets are for some reason not producing: so well this season. The quality of flowers is all right, but the quantity has fallen off. Lady Hume Campbell and California are grown. DAVID RUST. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. i>K, u. I-:, ivrxzi?: s: comi^anv. I'lloKNlX. ARIZONA.— I'riire List of ('actacae. J. J. BELL. DEPOSIT. N. Y.— Cata- Inguo of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Illustrated. JOHANNIOS RAFN. C0PJ5NHAGEN. DiONMAfUv. — Price List of Conifers, and Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. BEAULIEU. WOODHAVEN, N. Y.— Lists of Seeds, Bulbs. Plants, etc. Pan- sies. Dahlias, and the Hardy White Onion are specialties. W. ATLEE BURPEE & COMPANY. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Wholesale Cat- alogue of Seeds, etc., for Seedsmen and Dealers only. PAPE & EERGMANN, QUEDLIN- BIJRG, GERMANY.— Illustrated Cata- logue of Seeds, Plants, etc., with a list of novelties. Printed in the German language. THE TEMPLIN CO., Calla, O.— Illus- trated Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Fruits, etc. A specialty is be- ing made of althea collections. JENSEN & DEKEMA, Chicago, 111.— Price List of Rooted Cuttings uf Car- nations, the best of their colors. The business methods of this new firm are "strictly on the Golden Rule." W. W. WILMORE, DENVER, COL— Catalogue of Dahlias. Peonies, Hardy Plants, etc. Illustrated. Mr. Wilmore makes a specialty of Dahlias, and his lists of novelties and standard sorts are very full and interesting. The va- rieties are classified by colors. L. L. MAY & COMPANY, ST. PAUL. MINN. — Catalogue of Northern-grown Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Fruits. Illus- trated. Interesting lists of specialties and novelties are furnished. A nice colored plate of the "Minnetonka," Minnesota's great seedling apple "as an oak." is also provided. CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY. Niles, Cal. — Catalogue and Price List of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Ever- greens, Palms. Roses, etc. The firm has 500 acres devoted to the growing of these stocks, and has greatly increased Its planting of roses. COX SEED COMPANY, San Francisco. Cal. — Seed and Plant Annual for 1906. A very comprehensive catalogue, hand- ily arranged, and profusely illustrated. Among novelties in flowers attention is especially directed to the Crimson Ciilifornia Poppy, Carmine King. Calla Elliottiana, in color, forms an attrac- tive cover design. S. M. ISBELL & COMPANY, JACK- SON. MICH. — Illustrated Catalogue of Northern -grown Farm and Garden Seeds, Implements, etc. M. Isbell has been in the seed business thirty years. A select list of novelties is presented; Isbell's Golden Butter Wax Bean and new Tomato, the Earbbell, in color, fig- uring as a cover design to this year's catalogue. WM. RENNIE COMPANY. TORONTO, — Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds. Bulbs. Plants, Roots, etc. The Western trade of this long established Canadian house has assumed such pro- portions that a year ago the firm opened a store at 850 Main street. Win- nipeg; and, last October, a branch at 66 Hastings street. West, Vancouver, to better facilitate its business. GRIFFINGS BROTHERS CO MP AM if. JACKSONVILLE. FLA.— Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Trees and Plants for Practical Purposes. The list offered has been selected as a re- sult of nearly tw^enty years experiment- ing and testing of every known varie- ty promising to succeed in the lower South, comprising nearly two thousand varieties of fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs. J. BOLGIANO & SON. BALTIMORE, MD. — General Catalogue of Vegetables, Field and Flower Seed.s. Illustrated, Several interesting novelties in Toma- toes, Melons, Lettuce, Cabbage. Peas, Beans, and other vegetables are pres- ented. The firm is now located in its modern new home at Pratt and Light streets, an engraving of which appears in the catalogue, logue. C. BBTSCHER. CANAL DOVER. O.— Trade Price List of Bulbs and Plants — Gladioli, Dahlias, Carnations, Peonies, Cannas. Mr. Betscher says: "All flor- ists and allied industries should in har- mony with present day economic con- ditions do all in their power to put our business as nearly as possible on a cash basis thus reducing our work to the scientific basis of the modern trust, removing the uncertainties to a mini- mum." THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. — New Guide to Rose Culture. One of the most com- prehensive catalogues of Roses, nov- elties and Standard sorts, received by us. Bulbs. Plants, etc., are also listed. The four Cochet roses, and Etoile de France have been selected this year for the colored cover designs, and most beautiful they are. Other colored plates represent Roses, Chrysanthe- mums, Phlox and Dahlias. 152 The Florists* Exchange New York. News of the Week. To-day, Saturday, thfi New York Florists' Club holds its annual dinner in the St. Denis Hotel at 7:30 p. m. Quite a number have responded to the Committee's circular, and it is evident there is to be a large gathering. At the February meeting of the New York Florists' Club, which takes place on Monday. February 12, and which, by the way, is the anniversary of Lincoln's Birthday, the night will he devoted to carnations, and an illus- trated lecture on that subject will be delivered by C. W. Ward of the Cot- tage Gardens. Queens. N. Y. There is no higher authority on carnation mat- ter than Mr. Ward, and we have no doubt that there will be a large atten- dance to hear this interesting lecture. It is also expected that a choice ex- hibit of carnations will be made at this meeting. The Daily News of January 2S con- tained a photograph of John J. Foley, also an illustration of his store at 226-228 Bowery, and his greenhouses at Madison, N. J., together with a biographical sketch of Mr. Foley him- self. From the article as printed, we gather that Mr. Foley was born in Ireland in 1S63, and came to this coun- try when quite young. He worked for some time for Alex. McConnell, sub- sequently opening a store of his own at 189 Bowery, and later moving into the premises he now occupies. Mr. Foley is a resident of Madison, N. J., and is known throughout the countrv as "Foley the Florist." Monday, January 29, was McKinley Day. but we cannot find that there was any particularly large demand for carnations on this city. Quite a num- ber of retailers displayed one or more of the handsome signs sent out by D. B. Long of Buffalo, but the citizens of New York do not seem to spread themselves very much on sentiment, and did not respond very heartily to the suggestion that they wear carna- tions on this particular day. Alfred Dimmock. who for many years represented Sander & Sons, Eng- land, has opened an otnce at the Craven House, Kingsway. London, W. C, and will be happy at all times to receive any of his American friends who may be visiting on the other side. Frank Van Assche has gone into the horticultural building business for himself, with a factory at Fulton and Rose avenues, Jersey City, N. J., and office at 1133 Broadway, New York city. The Johnston Heating Company, 1133 Broadway, have Just completed a large contract on the estate of M. Oppenheim at Elberon, N. J. They heated the country residence, and made large additions to the greenhouse heat- ing plant. Frank Van Assche also erected two greenhouses for Mr. Op- penheim. L. W. Wheeler ofVaughan's Seed Store, this city, left tor Chicago, Tues- day for a short business trip. Arthur Merritt, a well known retail artist of this city ,has just been granted a patent on his method of fastening and arranging leaves in the construc- tion of wreaths and other designs. Mr. Merritt is engaged in the manu- facture of these wreaths and designs, which are made with natural leaves on a mossed frame, and expects to find a good market for them among the retailers of the country, particularly those who are located near cemeteries, the wreaths being very desirable for grave decorations. Meyer Gottlieb, who for a great many years has been with Alex. McConnell, is going into business for him.self at the corner of Fifty- eighth street and Madison avenue, the store formerly operated by the Mc- Donald Company. Mr. Gottlieb has the best wishes of his numerous friends in the trade in his new undertaking. Joe Levy, who for several years has been in the employ of A. J. Guttman, has joined forces with John Seligman, wholesale florist at 56 West 29th street. The Pierson U-Bar ("ompany, Tarry- town, N. Y., is a new corporation to manufacture materials for operation on greenhouses. Capital: $25,000. The incorporators are, Ijincoln Pierson, Madison, N. J.; Paul M. Pierson. Scarborough. N. Y.; Frederick P. Bowden, Melrose, Mass.; Harry C. and Delos Grimn, both of Tarrytown, N. Y. The New Jersey Floricultural So- ciety held its annual smoker Friday evening, February 2, in Elks Hall, 2J0 Main street. Orange, N. J. James Dean has just been elected for the fourth time to the presidency of the Freeport Club, Freeport, L. I. Among the visitors this week were, E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Carl Jur- gens, Jr., Newport, R. I.; H. M. Altick. Dayton, O.: J. S. Wilson of Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. Chicago. News of the WeeK. Although \ei-y little expression is heard openly in regard to the recent feeling caused by the so-called "red violet" business, it is evident that the meeting on Monday did not assuage all the hard feeling. However, the move was in the right direction and will eventually bring about results which will be to the advantage of all branches of the trade. W. A. Hastings, representing the pottery concern of A. H. Hews & Com- pany, of Cambridge, Mass., was a visitor last week. The Chicago Rose Company expect to be ready for business in the new store at 58 Wabash avenue on Monday next, February 5. Carl Hirsch from Hillsdale, Mich., was in town this week. Kennicott Brothers offer a special line in fancy tulips. S. J. Verhalen, of Marshall, Texas, was in the city this week as a visitor. J. A. Budlong's ice chest, when opened the first of this week, presented to the wi'iter one of the handsomest assortment of long-stemmed roses that one could wish to look upon. The delegation from this section on their return from the Carnation So- ciety's convention at the Hub offered but one complaint, and that was, that their time was limited. The Record Herald of January 2 9 contains a fine portrait of John C. ■Schubert, chief smoke insp(ctor of Chicago. He has held the position for the past nine years. Mr. Schubert is a florist by trade. He was born in Chicago March 26, 1857, and entered business when 19 years old. He was county commissioner in 1888-9, elec- tor-at-large on the Democratic ticket in 1900 and clerk of the county Criminal Court one term. He is mar- ried and lives at 1821 Indiana avenue. He is an active member of the First Ward Democracy. The officers of Gardeners and Flor- ists' union No. 10,615 have arranged a regular program of lectures by emi- nent professors of horticulture and ex- perts in allied courses of study for the present season. The lectures will be held in the union hall at 106 Randolph street, and all members of the craft are invited. Admission will be free. The lectures which will begin promptly at 8:30 p. m., are scheduled as fol- lows; Feb. 14 — "Art and Practice of Landscape," Professor A. P. Wyman. Feb. 28 — "Some Reasons for Suc- cess and Failure in the Growing of Plants." Edwin A. Kanst. March 14 — "Entomology." Mr. Prost March 28 — "The Arborescent Flora at the Lower End of Lake Michigan." Jens Jensen. April 11 — "Carnation Diseases." A. C. Beal. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Indianapolis. News Notes. The amount of business transac- ted at Tomlinson Hall market this week was much heavier than last; many plants, especially azaleas, were wholesaled. John Hartje has a few select Moon- light carnation plants which are throwing flowers of immense size; it is his intention to propagate these few plants as he thinks there is a future for them. The celebration of McKinley's birth- day barely affects this local flower market; in the future, it will be un- necessary to make any preparations for this day. The Smith & Young Company is cutting an excellent crop of Brides- maid and Bride roses at their Cumber- land establishment. John Grande has had great luck with his violets this season and is making preparations to grow more next year. W. Dow is cutting fine callas and sweet peas at his Broad Ripple green- houses. John Bertermann is in Chicago on a business trip. I. B. Violets-Yiolets-Violets PrinrACc nf WaIpg Vinl**f the best slDgle vloIet on the market larger flower; t^nilCCas Ul WdlCS " lUICL, longerstem; better f BUTTER VARIKTIK8 Buch as have previously oriKinated and been dlsaenifDated by lis. American Bred, American Grown and Money Makers for American Growers Look for illustratloneand advertlsementBin future NATHAN SMITH TsON, ADRIAN, MICH. MeptiOB th» riorlaf B»ra»og» when wrtnog. R. C. MUMS $2.00 per loo, $15.00 per 1000 Willowbrook, Col. Appleton. V. Morel, Ivory. Goldmine, P. Pacific, T. Eaton, Y Chadwick, Mrs. Coombs, Polly Kose, Y.Eaton. A. J. Bailor, MarieLiger, Pennsylvania. Golden Weddinjr W. Chadwick. R. C. Coleus. 12 varieties, $1.00 per 100, tC.OO per lOUO; Stevia Var, JI.OO per lOCi, $6.00 per luOO: Mme. Salleroi Geraniums, 2>i Id. $3.00 per 100; Swalnsona, 2'-i In, $3 On per 100; Salvia •i'i In. ?3.U0 per lou; Bellis Perennis i Daisies,. I nee transplanted, $1.00 per luo; Dracaena Indlvlsa, 6 In. $6 01 per doz Bridesmaid Roses, 3 In., wintered In cool frame, flne stock, $1.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. JOS. H. SE0MAN & Go. 60 So, MAIN Si., Washington, Pa. UentloD the FloriBts' Exchange when wrlticg. OERANIL^S Place your order at once. Stock ready now, or can hold till after January I st. All tUe popular bedders — NtJTT, RICAKD, CASTKLI.ANE, HAKCOURT, HKEHAM, HILL, JAl'LINK, VIAUD, MARVEL as well as fancy pot varieties, at $22.50 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Get Your Order In Early for the Three Best Commercials of KecentDate. Clementine Tonset "Oot'jber Chaclwlok." Roi d' Italic Jeainie Nonin October Golden Orange. Big and globular. The finest white extant. The latest of all whites. ■ ■ ■ ■ All three at $10.00 per 100. 1906 Delivery. Headquarters for the Prize-Winning sorts — WEILS-POCKET SET, CALVAT'S, NONIN'S, all the CERTIFICATED AMERICANS. READY NOW! CARNATION CUTTINGS None of Finer Quality in the Country, rirs. Lawson Enchantress $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per lOOO. $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Cardinal The best scarlet in commerce when grown from early sittings. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. ■ ■ ■ THE E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention Th» Florlits* Bzchanxs when writlnr* 154 The Plorists' Exchange VICTORY Requires only ordinary culture. Is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word. Wholesaled for $25.00 per hundred at Christmas. St. Louis, Mo. News Jottings. James Ferguson, of the Ameri- can Radiator Company, Chicago, was in the city the past week repairing the big Ideal boiler at Beyer's which has been acting badly all Winter. Robert Meinhardt reports that the nm of Meinhardt & Dierkes has been dissolved, and that Mr. Dierkes will continue at the old stand. Mr. Mein- hardt will probably open for himself soon. The Ellison Floral Co. will soon vacate their old stand at Olive and Grand and move on Taylor and Olive, which location they say is- better for their trade in the West End. The store at Delrnar and King's Highway, which Andy Hoffman in- tended to open, will now be occupied by the Eggling Floral Company as a branch. The Florists' Club's monthly meeting is to take place next Thursday at 2 o'clock. During this meeting the club's annual carnation show will be held. Prizes to the amount of $25 for five classes, are offered. Two discussions will occur, one by John Stiedle on "The New Varieties of Carnations; How to Grow them;" the other by J. J. Beneke on "How to Advertise, and the best means of bringing a Show before the public." Fred Foster visited Chicago last week to buy in a stock of carnations for McKinley Day. John Burke reports that he will soon open a store in the West End: the location is withheld for the present. ST. PATRICK. San Francisco. The News. Warm rains have been the daily features of the week, and to grass, early grain and grass orhards they are of great value. Grain and grass are making good growth and the outlook for large crops was never better. Plowing and seeding con- tinue. The orange harvest is pro- gressing. It is reported that citrus fruits have not been seriously dam- aged by frost. President Bagge of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Association is to be con- pratulated on the spirit of activity the society has taken on since his election a few weeks ago. Last week the Hor- tensia Growers' Club of Oakland ac- cepted an invitation to cross the bay and have a New Tears' evening chat and refreshments; and at the recent assembly of the association Grower Eldred and Nurseryman Ludemann, gave interesting addresses on their recent trips abroad, the first to Eng- land and the last named to Germany. It was announced that at the next meeting Gustavo Meyer of Meyer Bros., proprietors of the Holland Nur- sery, BImhurst, will give a talk on the way the trade do things in Holland; and on the 2 8th of next month the association voted unanimously to give a grand ball. The California State Floral Society held its monthly meeting in Elks' Hall January 13. The financial outcome of the flower show in November has not been determined, for all the commit- tees have not filed reports, and that business was laid over. ALVIN. New Orleans. News Notes. At the annual meeting of the German Gardeners' Club the following officers were elected: President, Louis MuUer; vice-president, Henry Kraak; treasurer, John Rinck; secretary, Martin Gailot. The regular monthly meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society was well attended and proved to be a very interesting one. Creditable exhibits of bulbous stock were made by the Metairie Ridge Nursery Company and C. W. Ei(^ling. being awarded first and second prize In the order named. M. M. de Lapouyade was flr.st on one foliage plant in 6-lnch pot with a well grown specimen Pteris tremula, C. W. Eichling second, with a fine specimen Cocos Weddeliana. A vase of home- grown Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate roses, exhibited by the Metairie Ridge Nursery Company, compared very favorably with Chicago stock, surpassing it in lasting quality. Robt. Lockerbie, formerly with Davis of Mobile, who is the rose- grower for this concern made some interesting remarks concerning rose- growing prospects In this locality. Proper soil and plenty of sunshine, both of which we have here in abund- ance, together with proper manage- ment, he felt sure would produce as good roses here as anywhere further north. The same firm also showed carnations of good substance. Four new members were elected: Jos. Ber- nard, superintendent of City Park; Robt. Lockerbie, John Dodds and Theodore Betz. Tlie new Pandanus Sanderii, which was introduced by Henry A. Dreer several years ago and partly lost sight of owing to its failing to come up to expectations, is beginning to attract attention again. It seems plants, several years old develop the charac- teristic golden color to perfection. Two beautiful colored specimens can be seen in Horticultural Hall, Audubon Park. J. N. Newsham is building a house 100 by 2 0 feet for pot roses. J. N. Bauer, of the Paducah Pottery Company, was in town last week, going from here to California for his health. A local confectionery on the prin- cipal street handling cut flowers, sold carnations (fancy) this past week at 5 0c. per dozen, which is less than cost. The craft is thinking deeply how it is done. P. A. Newport. The News. The principal contract for the improvements and alterations to the grounds of Gorden King. Esq., has been awarded Olmstead of Boston, but Andrew Ramsay the gardener has a large force of men engaged in opera- tions outside of this contract. The old greenhouses that stood for many years on this place have been demol- ished. It is expected that a modern range will be erected in the near future. Extensive enlargements and altera- tions are in operation on the estate of Mrs. W. S. Wells on Bellevue avenue, which will, when completed, make this one of the handsomest places in New- port. A. S. Meikle, the gardener, last week successfully moved two of the largest cut-leaved beeches ever moved in Newport. The grounds of this residence have for years been noted for the exquisite taste displayed in the planting and arrangements. Stewart Ritchie has begun the erec- tion of a modern carnation house 25 by 120 feet. The heating apparatus will be constructed and installed by John A. Scollay. Mr. Ritchie from his own practical experience believes there is still a profit in carnation growing; although he was unusually successful this Winter he was unable to supply the local market. C. Oscar Schultz also intends to materially increase his greenhouse capacity in the near future. Mr. Schultz makes a specialty of geran- iums, and in addition he grows large numbers of other bedding plants. At the last meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society it was voted to hold one large and comprehensive exhibition this year and that it be held in the Casino. It was also voted to change the meeting nights from the first and third Wednesday to the second and fourth Tuesday. A paper was read at this meeting by David Mcintosh on "Horticulture in New- port." A very interesting discussion followed. Three new members were admitted on ballot. The new Mayor of Newport is an 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK REED i( KELLER SiSS'.S^lt'url^.-of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES New York Agenta for Oftldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smllaz Uentlon The Florlstl* Exchange when writing. Oalax Leaves and Uecorative Greenery enthusiastic memjber of the Horticul- tural Society, and it is believed that when a vacancy occurs in the park commission he will appoint a practical gardener or a florist for the position. The wonder is that the appointment of such a man has been so long delayed. Among the visitors here last week were: John S. Hay, representing the Henry A. Dreer Inc.; H. A. Folger, of the Bonnie Brae Nursery Co,; F. E. Conine, of the F. E. Conine Nursery Co., John A. Thompson, of the Thomp- son Fertilizer Co.; John K. M. L. Far- quhar. of R. & J. Farquhar & Co. Monday evening there will be an address delivered at the Historical Society meeting by the Rev. Dr. Porter on the achievements of Luther Bur- bank. Evidently the reverend gentle- man has not kept track of Patrick O'Mara; but I imagine that before tlie meeting is over the doctor will be enlightened even in the absence of Mr. O'Mara. The new residence for Mrs. John Nicholas Brown is nearing completion; the grading of the grounds is also well advanced. If this mild weather con- tinues it is expected that large num- bers of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will arrive for the decoration of the grounds. D.M. St. Paul. News Notes. L. L. May & Co's greenhouses, consisting of about 90,000 feet of glass, look very well and everything seems to be in a healthy condition. Average cut.s of roses are made daily, prin- cipally Bride, Richmond, Bridesmaid and Killarney. While a number of other varieties are grown, the ones mentioned seem to be the best They have been cutting some very fine Richmond which sell readily at $4 and $5 a dozen. Some grading of stock, of course, has to be done to get the best and in order to secure that figure, but averaging them they obtain $3 a dozen throughout. Killarney does well here, the superintendent, Ludwig Anderson, believes it to be the coming pink rose. It has proven to be very prolific; also that it has excellent keeping qualities. This firm is also growing some very good carnations, principally Enchan- tress, Nelson Fisher and Flamingo. E. F. Lemke has been cutting some very fine tulips and apparently has a good demand for them. Hangen & Swanson have been very fortunate with their violets, large cuts being made during the holiday season which were sold at wholesale for $2.50 per 100, They intend to double their plant this year. Warrendale Floral Co. has been cutting a fair amount of good roses which find ready sale, but like all others are short on white ones. Aug. Swanson is sending in some very nice tulips, principally red and pink which appear to sell very well. Otto Heisekorn reports a fair busi- ness for the past week. Chas. F. Vogt seems satisfied and while the new year has started off quietly, he is a strong believer in that old adage, "A poor beginning makes a good ending." PAUL. Cincinnati, O. News Notes. We have read a brief account of the American Carnation Society meet- ing in a Western contemporary, but we are looking forward to The Florists' Exchange to give us all the news. From the very brief report received, the Boston show must have been fine and select. One thing Is certain, thirty-si.x hours is too long to ship carnations without their having that drowsy ap- pearance, still I may be mistaken, and A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. Meptloo The Florlsta' Excbanfre when wrltloc MARIE LOUISE VIOLET BLOOMS A tine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold; also rooted runners from Harle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 i $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, L'.>^ Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. WM G. DONALDSON C. A. PLUMB VIOLETS Dutche»» County Violet Co. Wholesale Florists. 1 15 West 30th Street, New York We handle a full line of Cut Flowers. Telephone, 2877 Mad. Sq. Consignments Solicited- Mention The nnrlaf Bxchanee when wrltlnfr. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. arand value in SI. 00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. lOHN SCOTT, "•^'S'L^?;,* Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Reap St., Oreenhouaes. Menrloo the FlorlBta' Bxghange wben wrltlns to be doubly sure of it, I should like ti> invite P. Fisher, C. W. Ward, F. R. Pierson Co., and others in the East, not forgetting Victory, to send us an exhibition shipment of some of their new and select sorts for our carnation meeting, which will take place March 10, at our club rooms, in the Jabez Elliot Flower Market. All packages addressed to this market, care of the janitor, will have the very best attention. The S. A. F. medals are up, also the following schedule; Best vase carnations, white, 5 0 blos- soms, $5, $4, $2; light pink, dark pink, red variegated, same money; seedlings, 25 to a vase, $4, $3, $2; 100 mixed, not less than six commercial varieties, $8, $6, $4. Following this meeting there will be a banquet and an all around good time. Visitors will be doubly welcome. On February 10 will be held our rose meeting, and we also urge our rosar- ians to send us exhibits of both new and old varieties and to accompany their flowers if possible. Our prizes are liberal, and any one wishing a schedule can obtain a copy by address- ing our secretary, C. J. Ohmer, at 113 East Third street, Cincinnati, Ohio. R. A. Betz, who fell from a step ladder three weeks ago, is improving nicely and expects to get down to business next week. Harry Bunyard of New York was a caller Saturday. E. G. GILLETT. SAGINAW, MICH.— The experiment of J. B. Goetz & Sons, florists, of main- taining a store at the west side busi- ness center has proven a great suc- cess. The firm has just leased a build- ing on the corner of Adams? street and South Michigan avenue, which has lately been remodeled, and it will make a great addition to the capacity of the store. February 3, 1906 _TheF1orists' Exchange J 55 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlsslOD Merchaols In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 MaiUson Square UpiitloD tbe FlorlBts* Bxchaose wben wtitlog. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4688 Main. ConsignmentB poluilpd. Out-of-tou-n orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. MentlOD the PlorlstB* Bzebange when wrlUiMf BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Commission Dealeeb in CLT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (,f„",';sr°J, New York Telephone Oall, 830 Madison Sq. Uentlon The Flortsta' BzcbeDKo wben writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 40 WEST 28tli ST.. NEW TORK Telephone, atn-ilTt Madlaon Square GROIVKRS, A.TTENTION! Always Heady to Hereive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 'West 2Qth street 'Phone, 651 MaitiBon Square. NCW YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orciiids EBtahliSll.'d 18KS Mention The FlorlBtt' Blicbange when wrltlDit. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tlie 'Wliolesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phonea 1661-1666 Madison Square Uentlon The Florists* Exchange wben writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Bxcbaoge when wrldng. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. UentloB the rloiiaU' Kicbance when writing WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Oommlselon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougHby St., ''-•"SlSrikain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. UoDtlon The riorlsU' Bxehange wben writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 VrEST SOtK STREET NK'W YORK ConBlgnments Solicited. Teleplione : 280 Madison Sq. Uentlen the rtortsta' Bzehance when writlni. JAMES McMANUS A:!^^:^.:^ 50 W. 30th St., Niw York Beauties, Meteora, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. ''"oii^^Vh%^-' >• .^ L_ j_ e: Y ^'■^ix.?,°'' ALWAYS ON HAND • PBCIAI.XT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEIV YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention Tbe ilorlBts' BzcbaDge when writing. A. L. YOUNG & CO. WHOLESIIE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Matllson Square. ConsignmentB of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention Tbe FIoristB* Exchange wben writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York lelephone Call: '-'IK* .Ma'iiwjii .s.|iiar':. Uentlon Tbe Florleta' Elzchange when wrltlnK. Telephone, ;i!)^4 MadiHon Square Established 1801 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Conslgrnntents at First Class Stock Solicited. Telephone Call» 756 Madison Square Mention Hie Florlati' Bxchange when writing. JeKeMen ^. 1»% ^ '> o. M it ^^ ^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Stilpper of all varieties of Cnt Flowera Telephones.2200 and 2201 MadlsonSquare. 57 We3t 28th St., NEW YORK Wtoiesale Prices of Got Flowers, New YorK, Feb. l, iW. prices qnotetl are by tbe bnndred nnless otber^rlse noted. ( A. Bsiorr, fancy— special " extra No. 1 ' •• No. 2 S " No. 8 M Bride, *Mald, fancy — epc'l e " extra SB " No. 1 I " No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty I Mme. Abel Chatenay.... adiantdm Croweanum asparagub " PlumoBus, bunches '* Sprengerl, bunches Callab Gattlkyas Daibieb CYPRtPEDniMB HYAciNTHe, Roman BO.OO to 25.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to I'.OO to 8.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 35.00 to .50 to 10.00 to l.BOto 75.00 85.00 25.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 35.00 12.00 .75 1.50 60 00 25.00 20.00 12.00 BO.OO 1.00 12.00 2.00 f InPr grades, all colors, w 1 White 2 Standard JSi Varieties i Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. e •FANCY— ^ ("The highest 49 grades of C9 BtendardTar.) [ Novelties L1L.A0, per bunch Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy Narcibsdb, Paper White '• yellow Pansibs, per dozen bunches.. SuiLAX Sweet Peas, per bunch ViOLBTB " special Tdlipb 1.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 2 00 3.00 3.00 a. 00 3.00 4.00 .78 10.00 1.50 1.00 6.00 1.50 1.60 .60 8.00 .06 .26 .60 1.50 to to to to to to to to to to to 1.60 2.50 2.60 2.50 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 1.50 to 15.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 15.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to .76 to 12.00 to .10 to .BO to .60 to 3.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist felcbhone, 903 dIftO Madison Square 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS !N SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautr. Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations JOHN 1. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telefihane, I9 UeDtlon ne Florlita* Bxehance whvm wrttlBS. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telefhone: 4463-44C4 M.VI'ISON SQUARE UeptloB the FloriBta' Hxcbaoge whe» writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 Madison Square CODSlgDiDcnts ol Choice Flowers solicited Ifeatlon Tbe FlorUti' Bxchanse whea wrldns. 156 The Plorists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^ "TarK,f.\^Vorr "^ ^""^ D017BI.B VIOLETS, GARDENIAS, AND ALI. CHOICE FLOWERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia UeDtlon The FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltlpg. SAMUEL S. PEMNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia WHITE VIOLETS $.50 per .00 and WHITE LILACS 75c. per bu„ch Uentlon The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 'We have the NOVELTIES and STAPI.ES 504 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURQ, PA. Uentlon The Florists* BEAUTIES BOSE8 CARNATIONS VAI.LEY Exchange when writing. MIGNONETTE PANSIES BABY PRIIUROSES VIOLETS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS LILIES ROMAN HYACINTH BOX-WOOD SPRAYS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADtLPHIA Bet. Jlarkct nn to to to 6,00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to to to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to .... to to 8.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 3.0U 3.00 3.00 4.0O 4.00 4.00 4.00 to to to to ..... to to to to to to 1.00 60.00 35.00 10.00 to 3.00 to .... to to to to to .... to tl 16.00 i.oo 16.00 .60 Names and Varieties A. Bkadtt, fancy — special ** extra I " No. 1 " Culls & Ordinary Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special.. 2 " extra S " No. 1 5 " No. 2 Bs Oolden Qate 1 K. A. Victoria I Liberty I Meteor ^ Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas f Inferior grades, all colors » 1 White gSTANDAKD ( Pink ^ VlBIETIES ( Bed S ) Yellow & Tar.... g'FANCT ) White ^(•Thehlghest V {"'".^ CO grades of 1 Red CaSUnd. Tar.) ) YellOW & TSr... L NOVBLTIEB , Adiantcm '] A8PAEAQD9, Plum. & Ten Sprengeri, bunches.. Dallas Cbbtsantbemdmb, ordinary fancy Oahliab Daisies Oladiolub Lilies, Harrlsll Longlflorum Lily or the Valley Miononettk, ordinary " fancy Smilax . y lets, ordinary . '"" fancy miwaukee Jan. 22, 1906 to 18.00 to 12.50 .0 4.00 to to to tJ to 4.00 to i.OO CO 4.U0 to to 4.00 to to 26.00 20.00 16.60 8.0U 10.00 8.00 6 OO 4.00 10.00 8.00 lO.OO 8.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to ... to 20.00 to . to 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 6 00 6.00 i!o6 30.00 to to to to to to to to Co CO to to to to to to 16.00 s.oo 3 00 4.00 20.00 .60 .76 Pbll'delpbla Jan. 30, 1906 60.00 to 40.00 to 25.00 to 10.00 CO to 12.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to to to 40.00 CO Co 2.00 to 2.50 to 2.50 to 2.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 36.00 to 50.00 to 12.60 to to to .... to 2.00 to to 75.00 50.00 30.OU 16.00 16.00 15.00 12.00 6.00 12.00 30.00 50.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 1.60 50.00 75.00 15.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 12.50 CO .60 to .76 to .... to .... to .. . to 5.00 3.00 4.00 15.00 .60 1.00 Pittsburg Jan. 29, 1906 40.00 to 25.00 to 12.50 to to to to 6.00 Co Co Co to 6.00 to to 3.00 to to .76 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to ... Co 3.00 Co 3.00 to 3.00 to to to 50.00 30.00 16.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 i.OO 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.26 Co 30.00 to 12.00 to 12.00 to to to to 1.60 to to 12.60 to to 2.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 12.60 to 60 to ... to ... to ... to ... to 1.60 60.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 i.m 2 00 4.00 15 00 .75 1.00 Bt. Louis Jan. 29, 1906 35.0C 25.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.50 2.60 2 60 2.60 2.50 26.00 25.00 8.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 12.60 to 40.00 to 30.00 CO 20.00 Co 8.00 Co 8 00 Co 6.00 Co 4.00 to to 8.00 to to to to 6.00 to to 2.00 to 2.10 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.0O to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 6J.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to to Co 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to .36 to to .50 to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harri«ii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furniBli at short notice. WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET J5 Providence S/., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Price accoiillne to quality ot goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 Men loll The l''lorlsts' ExcbatiKe when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. 6. PoIHtl 60. MILWAUKEE. WIS. tfention The Floriata* Exohanre when ^vrltlng. H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Uentlon The Florlati' Blxehange when writing. "Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Prompt attention given all orders. WORCESTER. MASS. HULTON h HUNKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Mamitactnrers of WIHE I'I'.SIclS.S 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'liuiic. :\Ialii 674. 1'. O. Itox VtS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GHHS.B.SGHBEFFEBFLOBBLGO. Wholesale Department ONLY COiVlMISSION HOUSE HERE High quality Wanted. Best market in the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo COLLECTIONS We And this la the best time in the year to malie collections. Florists and others feel rich and friendly during the holidays. So why do you not send at once for collection your overdue accounts to THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New ¥ork. Mention tha Floriatu' Brehange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange ^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send fur weekly price list Di|-t^Hll»*n Da and prices on large ordt^rs. »^ ■ ■ ■ ouui \|9 rta. Bxcbanse when writing. . prices on larg^ Uentlon tbe FlorlBts Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTINO Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN rLORISTS' SUPPDCS AND WIRE DEBIONS 383-87 EIMcott St. GITX US A tbial BUFFLAO. N.Y. We Oan Please Too Mention The Floriata* Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. Thifsth.Wnd wa make — have been ilnce '73. JAS. M. BRlANT, Engraving »n(l''p'rlntln9 704 Chutnut Street. PHIUDELPMIA. PA. Write for our Catalogue Of Stock Engravings- Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. Tim HDiencaD CaiDatioii Trice, $3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO.. Ltd. 2 Duane Street^ New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. February 3, 1906 The Rlorists' ExchansT^ A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping ordera our Specalltj Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.tabjuhed i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICABO Mention The Floriats' Exchange when wrltlnir. CHAS.W.MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY. ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Uentlon The FlorUts' BxeliaDca when irrltlDK J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CHIC AGO ConslK"iidts Solicited UentloD the Florltta' Bxcbanse wben writing. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CmCAOO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GEO. REINBERG Kiril Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES W'v will take oare of yoitr orders at reasonaMt' iiriccs. rroiupt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue. CniCAOO, II L. Uentlon The FlorlBts* ExchADge when wrtttng. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET. ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention The Floriati' Exchange when writing. E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The FlorlBtn' Exchange when writing WHOLESALE mm aoil LEDCOTIOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. GALAX, green and bronze 60c. per 1000 LKIICOTHOE SPRAYS (green only) $2.00 " Special prices on ,oi8 of lOU.orOand up. Terms strictly cash. 'F. O. B., Elk Park, N. 0. F. W. RICHARDS & CO.. Banner Elk, N. C. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange wben writing. CniFFON RIBBONS 4. 6, 10 13 and 18 Inch, all colors Write for Prices. .'. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRAMTON }4 Inch to 5 inch, all colors. PA. E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SoDtliGiD ffliK Smllax And Florists* Hardy Decorative Snpplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florlstt' Exchange when writing. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.6 bb Ba>,$I 26: 3 Bale8,S3.2S; 6 Bales S5.00: Pfeij; MoHS, 10 Bales. $7.60. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 feet Inng. $16.00 i)er 1000; 2,'-3 Inch butt 10 ton 12 feet lonf^. ?22,50per 1000. H. R. AKERS, Mention The Florists' Cbats-wortli, n. J- Exchange when writing. A. L. FORTUNES, 431 State St., New Haven, Conn. DEALER IN Daiocer Perns and Galax Leaves. D.^gger ferns are select- dagger ferns ed A. 1 stock. $1.00 per 1000. Oalax leaves bronze or green, 76c. per 1000. $7.00 per case ( t 10.000. Uentlon th. FloHsta' Exchange when writing Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-8 Duane SL.Ncw York Wholesale Pricesof Cut Flowers, Ghlcago, Jan. 31,1906. ^■rices quoted are t»v tlie biinclred nnless otherwise uoted. ROSES I American Beauty \ Extra long stems perdoz-' to 30-1 nch stems ■■ ! to 3')- Inch stems " to ■21-In«"li stems " to 2"-lnch stems " to 18-inch stems " to 16-1 Dch stems " to 12-lnch stems " to 8-lnch stems " to Bride' Maid, faocy special 10.00 to extra 8 00 to No 1 to No. 2 1 3.00 to G Men Gate , 5,00 to K. A. Victoria ! 4,00 to Liberty ! to Meteor , : 5.O0 to Perle.... .. 5.00to Orchids — Cattleyas.per doz.140 00 to smilax 12.00 to VIOLETS, ordinary ' .25 to fancy 75 to LILY OF THE VALLEY 2.00 tO 5.00 4.00 3. CIO •2 5(1 2.00 1 r,n 1.^5 .76 ' e.bb 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 8.00 ."-.o.oo 15.00 .75 1.00 4.00 CARPIATIOMS Inferior grades all colors 1.00 to 1 White 1.50 to Pink 1 1.50 to Red 1.50 to - ■■ ■ 2.00 to «.00to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to .75 to .H5 to .35 to .11) to .12 to to J Yellow & var.. »Fancy 1 White .(The high I Pink est grades ( Red of Bta'd var J Yellow & var . . Novelties adiantum ASPARAGUS, Plum. & Ten.. .. Sprengerl, bunches. OALLAn OHRY.SANTHEMtIMS, ojdlnary... " fancy DAHLIAS Daisies to Gladiolus Lilies, HarrlsU 15.00 to *' Longiflorum to MioNONETTE,ordlnary : 3.00 to fancy I 6.00 to 2.50 2.50 2.5u 3.00 *.'■() 4.00 4.00 5.00 i.bo .50 .5 1 .15 .15 20.00 4.00 8. (JO E Wholesale Commission Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Agents for Zlska's D^a^a^ Wire Designs 56-5S Wabash Ave.. Chicago, IlL Mention The Florists* Bzcbange wben writing. 0»5IQ BROTnERS .. >lan«f.cturcr»of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS AND PIQUETS. ,jj ^jj, RpoadWajl, NEW YOR|l Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only, ^* * wvo. .>.»,»».. •,, a^ tt FANCY • FBRNS Per 1000, $1.50. Per 5000, $6.25. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7SC per looo, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave., - Detroit, Mich. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrlUug. STANDARD FOR QDAI.1TY LeuGothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold in New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia, 8.8 Pennock; Providence, RecEleosc for Private and Commercial Use. We alBO manufacture and lurnleh Hot Bed Hash and Frames, Iron and 'Wood Frame Benches, W^hite Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Ifentlon tbe Florists* Bz^aBC* wbea wrtdns- SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS.USEDrORrUMICATION ORSPRAYING.MOORSOROUT. 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN Out PINl NIKOTER NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Lonls, Mo. Mention Tb^ Florists* Exchange when writing. Syracuse RED POTS "face to face tbe truth] comes out." Get face.to tace^wlth Syracuse Red Pots and Bee the trtith of their goodness. Thousands of users bear testimonials. Send for 1906 lUue- j trated catalogue. 1 Syraoune I'otterj Co., 8yraoufte, N. ,Y. Mention The Florists' Exohan^e when writxiic. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUN THE ORIGINAL AND 6ENUINE NlCOTINEFDNIIiANr WIDELY IMrTATED BUT NEVER tQIJAL£t» NlfORM«(i.AMrSEffKnifE DONTAfftPTIHFrRIOniMrTATIONS PRICE eO'PERBOX OF 12 5HLLT5 »652 PER CASE OF TWEUE BOXES. f JflCOT NE MFG.CO. ST. LOUM. MC Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Tlie' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oillng cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New l>uplex Gutter, over six miles in use and liighly recommended ; the only drip proof tetter in the market. The Standard Return Rieaiii Trap has no equal toi fiimplioity or its workings, Catalo^ie free. E. HIPPARD, Voungstown, 0. llentloD the Florists' Bxchsnxs when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Meatloa the FlorlBta' Bxch.Dxe when wrltins- lOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. "WEBER (Si CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York U.Dtlon The Plorleta* Bxchanxe when writtnc. »••»•■■>•»«•««»«««* Holds Class Firmly See the Point jK PEERLESS 4 Glszlni; Points &re tbe best. i No righi3 or lefls. Box o* j 1.000 poiulB 75cl9. i)Oitpatd DENBY A. DRCER, i 714 Chestnnt Rt., Pblla., Pa. Uentton The Florists* Exchange when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greeniiouse Boilers One cent gets onr Catalog GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANUFACTURED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Go. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ot Flower Pots Is largfer than any concern in tbe World Onr Stock Is always Large and Complete Main OfFIcA and Factory, /I3 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. UentloQ The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. EVERY FLORIST NEEDS THIS POCKET TOOL CHEST 9 Tools in One Devinc Wonder Knife You need this every dij . Every tool does a tool's fnll work— not a play thfn(5. EuUt for practical h *rd service, yet weighs no moie than ordinary 3 blade knife Easilv carried. Blade 85 carbon cutlerssteel. Other tools asjfoUows: ^n^ Leather Punch, Wire Pliers, Screw lirlver, Swedglng: Awl, Wire Cutt«rs. Alligator Wrench, Screw Bit, Hoof Hook. Cuts wire as easily as ordinary 8-inch pliers. Every tool juat as strong and useful. Hoof hook has a hundred uses. We want Agents. Show the knife to your friends. It sells Itself . Price$1.35 each. Remit for one to-day. Money back if not satisfied. Reference: Colum- bia National Bank. Devine Specialty Go.D'p' ^Indianapolis, Ind. Mention Tbe rtorlsf atcbaDge when wrlutiB. '^^^ Minneapolis. store Notes. A trip around among the retail- ers finds them all doing fairly well. Funeral work seems to have kept a great many busy. Donaldson Depart- ment store report good business but regret their inability to grow more, as they have to buy nearly all of their carnations. Powers Mercantile Co. report a satisfactory business both in plants and cut flowers but find a diffi- culty in getting good stock. The Rosary while comparatively a new concern, are doing their share ot the business but also have trouble in getting stock. Every year sees a big increase in greenhouse building, still we find dealers who have difliculty in supplying their wants. The New York Floral Co. are show- ing large numbers of carnations. This store is run by Greeks who evidently have connections in the Chicago market which care for them in the carnation line. They occupy a good location on Washington avenue and dispose of considerable medium grade stock. The weather up to this date ot writ- ing has been very mild much to the delight of the large greenhouse owners but the cold wave from the North has reached us and we are in zero weather with lots of snow .ideal North- west Winter weather and which will no doubt helo business wonderfully. PAULu SfANDURD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7 ill. )iol8 m urates,^ .20 6U« " " B.OO HANI) MADE 48 9 in. puts in crate, S8.60 4K 10 " " 4 80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 *' " 4.80 12 14 " " 480 (JIG " " 4.60 Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots m ciate.Si4.ls8 I&C12V4 15W2^ti lU(^'i3 800 3W 5U0 4 320 5 144 6 6.00 COO 4.&0 4.51 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowers, llank'int: Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Potlery, Fort Edward, N. Y. AuffuHt Kolker A Soiis,Aj:ts.,«l IJarcloy St.,N'.Y.CIty Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SHEEP MANIRE DKIED AND OHOUND Mixes immediately with the soil WRITE US FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The norlits' Kxcbang* when writing. February 3, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 159 BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ■•NOUGH SArO EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed tor me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quicl£]y as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Carlson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY n. O. BcoLLAT, Mgr. KstabllBlied 43 Tears Mention The Florlats* Bichange when writing. stop to think of the troubles you had with your HKATINO LAST WINTER. Don't have the DO YOU EiZER same trouble this winter, bat send for me. I am expert In designing and installing heating apparatus WALTER THOMPSON, i^%Tiolr^t.Tr'^\ Jersey City, N. J. Ifentlon Tbe Florlflte* Bxchange wben wiitlnc. SATISFACTION ^« ^^VUe"..'*/l°§ua.ity JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1133 Broadway, New York Mention The FlorlfltB' BtaichangB when wrltlac- EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^*°ae?t'h?be8T° Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Mention Tb* FlorJaf ' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCIf flTTINCS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc BntD FOB OIBOULASB DILLER, CASKEY & CO. Saccessors to JENNINGS BBOa Wentlnn The FlnHntii' nxobauKP when wrltlne. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Cuaranieed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths aa warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. '^eady (oT prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It worlis 111(8 a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all tupplies needed la new 01 reconsiruotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. ^ FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd si., CHICAGO. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of Gulf Cypress m their construction. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, tor his special purpose, and location. It you contemplate building, write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE HOT=BED SASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings,Etc , Etc. LoCKlbAND LUMDER CO. . LOCKJILsANDA Planing Mills. There are many planing mills which turn out g-cxxJ work — in their line, but as a rule they know nothing of greenhouse construction. We make it a special study — in fact wf. have manufactured nothing but greenhouse material for years and feel that we know something about it. Many of the large growers claim we know all about it. If you have never used our material let us tell you about it — write to-day. Try it on your next house. John CMoninger Go. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Mention The VlorUts' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL PIPE Everytliing Furnislied for Building S. JACOBS & SONS, Fu;>£e'l'vE Brooklyn, N.Y. T>vln Section Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 15 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN GREENHOUSE BUILDING Is that not sufficient guarantee that the smallest detail iu the construc- tion of your house will be Right ? Then all I ask is a chance to figure. Houses built of wood or of my patent iron frame construction, patented Sept. 2, 1902. FRANK VAN ASSCHB, (Formerly Supt. for Weathered) NEW YORK OFFICE, I i 33 BROADWAY. FACTORY, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Fulton & Rose Ave Jersey City. N. J "Absolutely Safe and Reliable' Aak your friends Our Pactory Buildings occupy five acres, but If we were to cover all the walls with pictures of the TANKS and TOWERS we have built, there would not be space enough to hang them all. Yet we have only been in the business twenty-five years. Write for our Catalogue THE W.E.CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 160 The Plorists' Hxchange Fanuary 3, 1906 N. TONAWANDA. GREENHODSi: <.ONSTRtCnON AND - EOHIPMKVT WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS 8PRENGERII. iH in- POts, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 a 100; Btrong, 31n. potB.TSo. perdoz.. $5.00 per 100; 2in.pot8, $2.00perl00. ASTAKAUUS COMOUKNSIS, ;t in. pots. 75c per doz.: $5.00 per 100. AI5rTll.ONSAVITZlI,31n.potB. 75c. perdoz., $6.00 per 100; 2 in rotB. FOe. per doz., $3.00 psr 100. CLEMATIS PANIC I t-ATA.4 In. potB, $1 60 per do/... $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots. 75c, per doz., SD.OOiterUK). CLK.HATIS, large lid. 2yearold plants, $3 00 per doz. DAISY, Queen Alexandra, Sin, pots, 75c. per doz., $5 00 per 100; 2H in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. FCCH?<1AS.6 Ta-ietleB,2 In.potB, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 2H In. pota, 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA,2^ in. pots. 50c. per doz., $3.00 per lOO; 4 in. potn In bloom, $1,00 per doz. GERANIUMS R,C. from pots: Nnlt, John Doyle. Mme. Theabaud, LaFavorlte, and other standard varieties, $2.00per lOO. SHASTA DAIHIKS.2!^ In. pots, 50c perdoz., $3.00 per lOO; seedlinere from flats. $1.00 per 100. Rooted CuttinSB. CoKus. Verechaflfetltil and fan«-v varieties, Heliotrope, \eeratum. Fever- few. Little Gem. Scarlet Sage, Lobelias, 75o a 100. Swainsona Alba, Abutllon, Savitzli. $1 per 100. • ' " 2 In. pots. 50( a doz. $3 e 100. Ceieei P 11th A Roy streets, . BIOBbBf PHILADELPHIA. PA. GREENHOUSE DESIGNER and BUILDER Greenhouse Material VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for prices JERSEY CITY, N.J. CirPRElS is FAR Mm DURA§IE JHAN PINE iCFP'RESSi SmSH BApS UPT^2 FEET^R LONGER. CHEENHOUSE AND OTfi£R BUILDrKG M^tttERIAt MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND EBECJION WHEN DESJMID. SaDd for our Circulais. flEre^SET, BOSTOHt^fefASS. "^ Ueutluu rhf P"l..rlBt» Bicbanire when wmin^ "DO IT NOW >f Those three words are the secret of our success In Greenhouse Building. Every house that we erect is carefully inspected by our construction expert. He drops around in an off-hand way some day and you never know what his business is. This expert goes over the house as only an expert can. Any points that can be improved on are noted and immediately we work that im- provement out, — the next house gets the improvement. BURNHAM-HITCHINGS-PIERSON CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers Boston Branch 819 TREMONT BUILDING 1133 Broadway, cor. 26tii si.. N.Y. Your nest house will be better than your others —and you know how good they are, that Is, It you bought them of us. Moral: If you want a house— then order it. "Do it now." Upnrinn rh*> riortntn' Rx''fa*Dr«> whpo wrltlDB FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot- Water Heating, mailed free | Furman Uoilers have been awarded the Oertilicate of Merit at Five differert npon reqnest. Address Florists' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25.000 In use. THE HKKENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO. Spiimn AnpNTs Dept. F, GENEVA. N. Y. Sellino Aoents . 39 Oortlandt Street. NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY. O. T. I BDW. 8, DB\N. Bloomington. 111. E. K. BARR, La Oroase. W \ A. HERRMANN I Manufacturer of porgl Mctal DcSignS 1 S^PORTrR AND DEALER IN fLORI&TS' SLPPLIES I FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '"'.'tT.^tf^.r NEW YORK Si OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406. 408. 410. 412 East 34th St ;|| WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE ^ M^nHnn Tii^ "forlBta* BiPbaoe^ whpn writtnir NICDTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom 5aver. Proof of this on Request- THE MAX\A/ELL MFG. CO., (P. K Pdlethorpe Co., Successors) =>i_ji^N^ii I e:, k.>^. taennon The Florlata' BxchaDEe wben wrttloff. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December -Zlth^ 1898. Send for Catalogue. Garland's Gutters will keep enow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Have you a proper .supply of dainty effects for this occasion? Heart sliapod baskets with Ud of wicker, interwoven with fibre ribbon, c.f all wicker, and of birch biirk. Add to your store and window display, some of our Pompelan Tone Ware Vases. Bohemian Qlass Vases, new designs and shapes, new China Jardinieres, for 3 inch pots. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Uentlon the Flortsta' Bzcbanse when wrltlnc. SUPPUBMBINT WITH THIS ISSUE, W« are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXL No. 6 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, FEBRUARY JO, J906 One Dollar Pet Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations Is to see them growing. There Is nothing about any of these varieties that we wich to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I WINSOR. This le sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which le a clear silvery pink— a shade between EnchantresR and Mrs Thoa. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In Cact, It Is Just the sbade tbat we have all been trylDg to get. The color will make It sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower It has everything tbat can be desired. So far we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. HVHITE ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Euchantrese, which is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress Is Identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will And It In White Enchantress. HELEN M. GOULD. This la a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color Is a lovely ahade of clear pink, tbe variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colore, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautiiul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, AVhite Lawsun, Red L.awBon, Enehan tress, Mrs. At. A. Fatten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and Is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the best In the variegated clasa. Come and Inspect our stock of new and standard sorts for yourselres. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown^on-Hndson, N.Y. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS IN MASSACHUSETTS OF Grafted Rose Plants TO GET THE BEST IN GOOD SEASON ORDER NOW FIRST-CLASS STOCK ONLY Kaiserin, Carnot, Bride and Bridesmaid Wellesley, Killarney, Richmond and Liberty Own Root Stock Kaiserin, Carnot, Bride, Maid, and Liberty, Wellesley, Killarney, Richmond, and American Beauty W. H. ElliOlt, Brighton, Mass. Baby Rambler Roses Dozen Hundred 2-YEAR DORMANT FIELD GROWN $3.50 $25.00 READY NONA/ GLADIOLUS Per 100 Per ITOO nay $1.50 $12.00 Augusta 3.60 28.00 Shakespeare 4.00 35.00 Brenchleyensls 1.25 10.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL Well cured stock, first size now ready. Per 1000, $7.00 F. 0. B. N. Y. GLADIOLUS PRINCEPS.— Write tor prices. 1/Qughan's Flower Seeds Are all new crop. Selected for Florists' use. We allow a Discount of 10 per cent, for cash with order on Flower Seeds For Addilional kinds see /ast two issues of this Paper PLANTS SUPPLIES or send for Complete list. Kaunteniee^tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St, Greenhouses, Western Springs, IlL 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTON Men Craig wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal ovef Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in 100 Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins ^t all the Shows. Craig Wins »" the Wholesale (Vlarket. Craig Wins »" the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Money Producer. Craig Wins ^^ » Crower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND FAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and PILLING ALL ORDERS en TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 $2S.op for 6.00 for 50 12.00 for 100 50.00 for 250 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company 5°/o dlscoont lor cash with order. QUEENS, N. Y. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 169 162 The Plorists* IQxohange FRESH SEED CROP I905 Asparagus Sprengerl, . .100 seeds 20c., lOOO, THc Asparagus Plum. Nanus, 100 seeds 70c.. 1000, ?6.50 Ageratuni Tom Thumb, blue tr. pkt., .10 Alyssum Little Gem Asters, Queen Market, leading variety Begonia, Vernon, dark bronze foliage Lobelia, Crystal Palace, compact, true Petunias, choice mixed, striped and blotched Salvia, Firebrand Verbena, dwart mixed . BULBS .10 .15 .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 Begonia, white, red, rose, or yellovc.per 100, $3.00 " mixed " 2.50 Tuberoses, dwarf Double Pearl per 1000 8.00 Lilium Auratum per 100, 8.00 Lilinm Spec, alba " 9.00 " " rubruin *' 8.25 Caladium Ksculentum, small, 5f5.00 per 100, medium, ?8.00 per 100. STERILIZED SHEEP MANURE Free from weed seed.s, a natural etinuilant, $1.25 a 100 lbs.; $11. aVaton: $20. a ton WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 FuHon St., New YoHi Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. CrProposal^ To give advice if needed. Lay out your plans and start your team, and if an3rwhere along the route, between planning and cropping, you need help, just draw on our accumulated capital of 50 years' experience. At the start off you will need good seed. Catalogue free. J. J. H. GREGORY & SON, Marblehead, Mass. Mention The FlorlEts' Eixchange when writing. XXX SEEDS Verbena* Improved mammoth, the very finest grown, mixed. lOOU seeds. 26o. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds, 60c. Cyclamen Gii:anteun]. Finest Olants, mixed, 20U seedB, $1.00, H pkt.. 60c. Phlox Pumlla Compacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; In finest colore, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Alyaaani Compactam. The moat dwarf and compact variety grown ; perfect little balls when grown In pots. Trade pkt. 25c. ChineBe Primrose. Finest large-flowerlng fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. $1.()0 ; half pkt. 50c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 5000 seeds $1.00 ; half pkt. 60c. Petunia. New Star ; from the finest marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 26c, Salvia "BonBre." Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds, 40c. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RDPP. Shiremanstown, Pa. Tbe Home of PrimroBes liDaias CHOICEST VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. All Flowering Stock. $3.00 per lOO, $25.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y, Wi'otlon The Florlaf Bxchapge whgp writing. QUALITY l.\y SEND yOB OATALOaUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :i*» W»«t l«th St., New York. 1 Mention Tbe Rorlsts* Exohanye when writinr. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTER. Sample's, In colors, }ioz., 20c; oz. dOc ASTER, Quean ot the Market, >i oz., 16c; oz.i 4 'c. VERBENA, Mammoth White, Pink, Blue, Scar- let, striped. Auricula flowered or mixed, ;^ oz. 2Bc : oz, 7fic. PETUNIA, Single, large flowered, fringed and stained, Calltornla aiants, each Tr. pkt., 50c. Double large flowered Irlnged and stained. Tr. pkt. tl 00. SALVIA, Bonfire, Tr pkt., 26c. }i oz. 70c; oz. $2 60. riplendens, V oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. CYCLAMEN GIGANTECH, Separate colors or mixed. luO seeds. (iOo; luOO seeds, $6.00. STOCKS, Dwarf Snowflake, Tr. pkt.. 26c; )i oz , $2.6U. Large flowered ten weeks, Tr. pkt.,a6c; '■4OZ..70C. BEGONIA. Erfordll. Dwarf. Vernon, Vulcan, Zulu King, each, Tr. pkt., 25c. MIGNONETTE, King ot the Dwarfs, Tr. pkt., 26c; >4 oz., 60o; oz., »1.76. Blsmark, Tr. pkt. 15c: I4 oz . 26c; oz. 75c. HOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz., 36c; 4 oz »i.2.5. Ftlack Seeded, oz. 26c; 4 oz. ,90c. LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Oompacta, Tr. pkt., 15c; .^4 oz 35c: oz. $1.26. BONORA, The New Plant Food, lb. 60c; by mall 66c, 5 lb. per express, $2.50. Write tor 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The riorliti' Ecohajta when writing, 1905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED D. K, lOO 1000 Plumo5UB Nanas 50c. S4.00 Sprengeri isc. 1.00 All Qreenhouse Qrown. Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and 100 page seed buyers guide free. MOQRE & SIMON, Seed Growers. 339 Market St.. - Philadelphia. MentloQ The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. ASTER SEED - 1905 - Benthey's White - - oz. $1.00 Semple's, all colors - - oz. 50c. NONE BETTER. A. W. Sampson, Penn Yan, N. Y. MentloD The riorlgta' Bichange when writing. £XTRA CHOICB FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. LFRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. UentloD The Floiiett* Bxcbange when wiitliig. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of 'Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Uentlon Tbe riorlsti' Bxchance when wrlUnK, Qold riedal Strain Alemannia, enormous red flower with yellow border Austria, Giant, golden yellow Chas. Henderson, deep orimRon, flowers flne. . . . Grand Rouge, dark leaved, very handsome Mile.' Berat, the finest pink flower Martha Washington, sal- mon pink flower Paul Marquant, salmon flowers 35 Shenandoah, ruby red foli- age . Souv. de P. Carnot, cherry red flower Sec. Chabanne, cherry red bronze foliage Ex, Crampbell, fine large flowers Musifolla, enormus Musa like leaves Partenope, dark red flne var OOT5 doz. 100 1000 0.25 $2.00 $15.00 .25 2.00 15.00 .35 2.50 20.00 .40 3.00 25.00 .40 2.50 20.00 .40 3.00 25.00 .35 2.50 20.00 .35 2.50 20.00 .35 3.00 25.00 .35 3.00 25.00 .35 3.00 25.00 .60 4.50 40.00 .35 2.50 20.00 BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED doz. 100 1000 Single White $0.35 $2.50 $22.50 " Yellow 35 2.50 22.50 " Nankeen 35 2.50 " Pink 35 2.50 " Rose 35 2.50 " Red 35 2.50 " Dark Red 35 2.50 " Salmon 35 2.50 " Orange 35 2.50 •' Mixed 30 2.50 Double ■White 65 5.00 " Yellow 65 5.00 " Orange 65 5.00 " Rose 65 5.00 " Dark Rose 65 5.00 " Dark Red 65 5.00 '• Red 65 6.00 " Salmon 66 5 00 Mixed 50 4.00 22.60 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.60 22.50 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 46.00 45.00 45.00 36.00 For list of Seeds and other Bulbs, see previous issue. Also wholesale catalogue mailed on request. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, N. Y. UentloD The Florists* Bxchance when wrltlDg. SHED GROWERS LEONARD SEED CO. cniCAOo Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. Write for Prices. FLOWER SEEDS IfcBtlan Tbe Florlats* Bxehanrs when wrltlaff. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Grofis Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Ueatlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Gladioli Bulbs An^uBta. Sizes Nob. 1, ^ and 3; also Htuall Au- gusta for planting stock, 3.60 per lOOU. Eugene Scribe, No 1 size. Mohawk. Nob. I and 2. Also mixed Noa. 1 and 2. Order Now for Spring Delivery. Write for prices. JOHN FAY KENNELL, CHILI, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Beat of All. English and Pure Cultnre Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON. iro°?oTJir" 114 Chambers Street, NBW ¥OBK UentloB Tbe DlorlBtB* Bxchanffe when writing. crop$ Our own and most carefully gathered. Scarlet, rose red pale pink, 1-8 oz., 50c. trade ptk 16c. Begonia Bijou. 1-16 oz., 60c. Begonia Erfordia. 1000 seeds, 26c. Cash with order. JOHN KECK & SON. Bridgeport, Conn. Uentlon The Ploristi' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS lh»t print EASILY. Th«t> lh« kind w« mike — have been ilnco "73. JAd, III. dKI AN I, Engraving and Printing 706 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write for our Catalogue Of Stock Engravings- Mention The Florlati' Ezohang* when wrlttng. ESTABLISHED I802 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS $5.00 per 1000 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. our Wholesale prlce-llat for Florists and Market Gardeners is now ready for mailing and will bo sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of tbe highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS KEVOLUTA STEMS J. M. THORBURN & CO. (Late ot IS John Street) 36 Courtlandt Street, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 98PHBWS PLOmOSUS PNDS SEED New Crop, Quaranteed True, 75c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000 ; $22.50 per 6000. dnerson C. McFadden, Tel. 28A Short Hills, M. J. Mention The Florlatfl* Ezohanre when writing. February 10, 1906 The Florists' HxcHang^ J63 INEW CROP ASTBR SEED From the Best American and German Growers. Queen of tbe Market Aster. Three weeba earlier than any other variety: of dwarf branching habitant! very desirable forgrow- lug under glass. Height, 12 in. Trade pkt. Oz. White »0.20 Pink 20 Crimson 20 Light Blue 20 Purple 20 Mixed 16 Victoria Asters. Highly prized by florists for bedding or cutting. Pure white, deep pink, light blue, deep scarlet and Peach Blossom. Trade pkt., 25cts; oz., $1.76. Mixed Victoria, Trade pkt., 20ct8; oz., $1.60. Write for our Florist's Wholesale List. It will interest you. $0.(iO 60 Semple's BrancliliiK or Late FIovrerluK Asters. These Asters are uneqnaled for florist's use. The flowers are immense and very beautiful, re- sembling a Chrysanthemums, and are borne on long, erect stems. They are late bloomers and come at a time when they sell well, lasting for days after being cut. Trade pkt. Oz. New BranchinK. Pure White $020 $0.75 Scarlet .20 .75 Pink 20 .75 Lavender 20 .75 Purple 20 .76 Choice Mixed 20 .60 TruSaut's Paeony Perfection. 8 separate colors Trade pkt., 25cts, ; oz. , f 1.6o Mixed Paeony Perfection, " 20cts., oz., 1,26 JOHNSON &5T0KES, ^.^^^VtrV Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS for EASTER (GET READY NOW) Best assortment tor FerDdishes, 100 lOOO Seedlings from flats $1.50 $12.00 Same from 2 '4 inch pots, bushy, fine 3.00 26.00 (Packed carefully against frost.) Fresh Fernspores for present sowing. Pkt., 26c. ; large Tra'le pkt.. 35c. Asparagus Plumo; us Nanus, JJc.lTooo Seeds, $4.00. Asparagus Sprengeri, IZlT^UToo: For Bulb offers see our ad. Feb. 3d. Send for our New 1906 Catalogue all Flor- ists Tested Flower Seeds. CANNAS FOR PRESENT STARTING YEI-I.O'W 12 100 Morning Star. 5 to 6 feet t0.3D $2.00 ROSE AMD 8AL,9IOK Mile. lierat 35 2.60 LoaiHe, the finest rose grovD 6 to 6 feet 40 Martha Was li log ton, 6 feet 40 RED AP(D SCARL.EX A. Bouvier. 5 to efeet 36 Chas. Henderson. 4 feet 30 Beaute Poitevine, 4 feot 35 CrimMon Bedder, 4 feet .45 SCARL.EX AND YEL.L,O^W Mme. Crozy, 5 feet .4O Souvenir d'A. Crozy, 6 feet 46 Florence Yaughan. 5 feet 80 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia. 6 feet 35 Austria, yellow, 6 feet .30 Italia, 5 fef^t 30 K:ite Gray,Fln6st Orchid flower- ing, 5 to 6 feet (50 BRONZE EOI.IAGE Kgandale, 4 f«^et 60 Shenandoah, 6 feet 36 Black Beauty, 4 to 5 feet 1.00 Bronze, foliage mixed .30 Address 1^ J^ BERQER & CO. 47 BARCLAY ST., N. Y. CITY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. J8.00; 1000 lbs. ?75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. »6.00; 1000 lbs. J;.''jG.OO STUMP & WALTER Co., so Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists* Eatohange when writlnc. 3.00 3.00 2.60 2.00 2..'-.0 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.(0 2.60 2.00 2.00 i.m 8.60 2.60 I..BO 2.00 FREESIA Refracta Alba and Hybrids Our Prices and Quality of Stock Cannot Be Beaten. Also Grand Duches.s O.valis, all colors. Bermuda Buttercups, single and double. Tritonias, I.vias, Spar- axis, Chlidanthus Fragrans. Zejihy- ranthus, Candida i» n d Rosea, Ornithogalum, Amaryllis Johnsonii and Belladonna. Our Bulbs will be ready for de- livery In June and July. Rees &t Compere p. O. Address, N0.227R.D. No. I , LongBeach, Cal. Mt-otloD The I'lorlBte' Bicbang.- when wrltlDK LARGEST m Our liegonlH ltull>s arp larger than ever, aver- age size Ii.Idk l'; inch in diam. Order lo-dar be- cause they are noiuix fant single, fine separate colors. J3.00 per 100; mixed f 2.75. Double, fine separate colors, $4,00 per 100: mixed $3.76. HUBERT & rO ". LE PACE, Rep.. ■IkJULAl a l,U. Mt. Vernon. N y. /^ A 1VTIVT A C 200,000 roots In 30 best ^/\l>| IX A^. kinds. $8,00 to 126.00 „ ^* ^■' »*-" per 1000. Dahlia Roses best named kinds for cat flowers, etc. $10.00 per 10««; Miied $26.00 per lOOO. SHKLLROAD GREEMHOUSES. GraDg;e, Baltimore, Md. Mention llie Florists' Bzehanffe when writing. WARD'S HfGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants HOR.c SMC. RALPH N.WARD & CO. BRAND t2W. Broadway, NEWYORK Mention The Floriata' Eaohaage when writing. MUSHROOMS ORNELL EXPERIMENT STATION got two pounds ol muBhrooms per eq. toot of bed with "TlssDe-GDitDre Fore SvawD" You can do equally as well If you use the right kind of Bpawn Our Illustrated booklet, "MUSHROOMS and MUSHROOM SPAWNS and GUIDE to MUSHROOM CULTURE," Is sent free. Every grower should have a copy. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO., Meramec Highlands and Pacific, Mo. Address us at Pacitic, Mo. 13 MU»HHOOM«. an*wN FROM CULTURE PURE QPAWI llentlon The riorlsti' Excbaoge when wrltlnff. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ISo^v ready for delivery. Asparaicns I'lumosus Nanus, greenhouse grown seed, strictly fresh, per 100 seeds, 60o : $5 00 per 1000 seeds. 5000 seeds, $22.60. Asparaieas Sprengerii. per lOO seeds I6e. : 76c. per looo seeds. Tr. pkt. Oz. AlyBsatn, Little Gem .lo. -35. Aster, Queen of Market, dark blue, light blue, pink, scarlet, white and mixed, each. 20. .60. Calendula, Grandiflora .10. .15. Candytuft, Empress .10. .25. Impatlens, Uultani .30. L,obella, Crystal Palace Compacta .30. 1.60. Lobelia, Crystal Palace Speolosa .20. .60. Hanrandj a, Barclayana 20. 1.26. Blaurandya, Mixed .20.1.26. Moon Ploiver .i6. .60, Petunia, Grandiflora Fringed ,60. Petunia, Dwarf Inimitable .60. Ptalox Drummondll, Dwarf Mixed .40. 1.76. sal vlaBon Are ( Clara Bedman).40 2.60. Salvia Splendens .26. 1 25. Smllax 80c. per '« lb. .10. .26. TliunberKia, Mixed .16. .60. Verbena, Mammoth Fancy Strain, blue, pink, scarlet, striped white, and mixed, ea .30. 1.50. Send for Wholesale Catalogue, and "Handy Order Sheet" now ready. Henry F. Michell Co. Flower Seed Sp«*i-iaIiHts. 1018 Market Street. Philadelphia.Pa. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writlpg. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varletioB, including all shades, $10.00 per 1000; 10000 $80.00. Same varieties, 2d size, $6.00 per 1000. Qladioll, choice mixed, No. 1 $1.00 per 1000 MixedNo. 2, $1.76perlO0O. Oroff* Hybrid, a fine strain, $8.00 per 1000; No. 2, $1.00 per 1000. Chlldsil, original stock, $10.00 per 1000; No. 2, $6.00 per 1000. Qroff's and Chlldail, No. 4 and smaller $10.00 per bushel. Most of these will bloom under favorable conditions. Orlflamme, rich, dark maroon, lar^e open flowers, long spikes, $9.00 per 1000. Dahlias, double, choice varieties, ail classes, divided roots, $3.50 per 100 : same without names, $2.50 per 100. Spotted Calla, No, 1, $1.60 per 100; one year, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. Trltoma araDdlftora, strong, $5.00 per 100. Sugar Maples, ■2 years, 10 to 18 Inches. $4.03 per 1000; 10000 $35.00. Lists fbee. E. V. TEAS, Centervllle, Ind. Mention Tb« Florists' BxcheDK. when wrltfng. W4RNAARe*C0, SASSENHEIVl, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, llyacinths. Tulips, Peonlas, etc. UeDtloa 'Hie Florists* Exchange when wrltlnff. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS ivishing to do business with Europe sliould send for tlie "Horticultural Advertiser" Tfrif tg THE RritlBh Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Ilortn-ulturHl tracers. It is also taken by over liXK) of the best Continental houses. Annual sulismptions to cover cost of poBtaije, *6 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdliam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Cliilwell Nurseries, Lowdliam, Notts European Agents lor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentloa n« riorlsts' Hx«^anire wheo writing. Have no trouble in making cuttings- and sow now the new reai dwarf |lgii[atDiiiinei.Biaiililar Trade pkt. . 26c . 10 Trade pkts., $2.00. 0. V. ZflWEKJoliokeiiJ. J. UeDtlon Tbe riorlats' BzcbaDge wbeo writing. No. 2, Many Varieties at 4c. 150 varieties of Roeos, etrong, 2>3 Inch pot plants, as low as $20.00 per 1000 ; write for list. 400,000 Shrubs for transplanting, send for list. Baby Rambler, 2>i; Inch pots plants, $6.00 per 100. Orlmson Rambler, 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1. field grown, $10 00 per 100. Send for wholesale list. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth.N.J. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. Seed Trade Report AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Orenell, Plerropont Manor, N. T.. president: L.. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; O. B. McVay, Blrmlngliam, Ala., second vice-president; C. EL Kendel, Cleve- !and, C, secretary and treasurer. WASHINGTON, D. C— The part- nership heretofore existing between F. W. Bolgiano and G. Edward Schultz, and trading under the name of P. W. Bolgiano & Co., has been dissolved by mutual consent. F. W. Bolgiano will continue the business and firm name at the old stand, 935 B street, N. W. ATLANTA, GA.— H. G. Hastings & Company report trade just commenc- ing, with flattering prospects. Their immense new warehouse shows a de- gree of activity not often excelled. Their speciality, early crop cotton seed, is a boon to the Texas growers, while last year's business was in some respects disastrous, present in- dications are that this year will make up for the losses of the last. NEW YORK. — Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay street, announce that, com- mencing February 15, 1906, they will conduct their business under the firm name of The Yokohama Nursery Company, Limited, whom they repre- sented heretofore, with branches in Yokohama and London, Eng. There will be no change in the manage- ment, and the business will be carried on as at present. ERNST BENARY, Erfurt, Ger- many, has issued the second part of his new album of vegetables. The illustrations, some of which are tinted, are reproduced from photographs of the natural products. The present part shows carrots, radishes. Summer cab- bage, lettuce. Kohl rabi and corn salad. The work is excellently exe- cuted. LOUISVILLE, KY.— Wood, Stubbs & Co. are more than busy with their large retail trade, and paying but little attention to the wholesale de- parment, other than in grasses and onion sets. They are confident of a good season just opening. The Southern Seed Company, doing a general seed trade — grass seeds, onion sets, etc., are happy over an in- creasing business, that is being pushed in every place where seeds are used, and with success. RICHMOND, VA.— The wheels of commerce, so far as the seed in- dustry is concerned, are not only mov- ing, but moving fast in this old and conservative city. T. W. Wood & Sons, who have long been the leaders in the trade at the South, are doing a business creditable to any city. They report most satisfactory conditions of the farm and field seed trade, while there is no falling off in vegetable seeds. Diggs & Beadles, whose trade Is largely with the truckers and gar- deners, speak well of the prospects. While not in a general seed, bulb and plant trade, they have a fine busi- ness, which is wholly due to their un- tiring industry. T. J. King & Company, whose busi- ness is on a plan wholly their own, are extending their lines, and report an increasing trade in all directions. The Ontario Seed Company, whose business is in a great measure, the same as the above, selling seed through minor agencies in all sections of the country, are doing a large trade, and speak highly of the outlook both here and at Cape Vincent. 164 The Plorists' Exchange Sweet Pea Gladys Unwin Dreer's Select gweet PeaS FOR FLORISTS The following ia a short list of the very finest sorts for cutting, No use growing poor varieties when the best costs no more. For complete list see our catalogue. SWEET PEAS ,/,i, Lb Blanche Burpee, large white $0.10 fO.25 Blanche Ferry, extra early; pink and white 10 .25 Countessof Radnor, delicate lavender 10 .25 Countess Spencer, new orchid-flowering, clear pink shading darker at the edges 30 1.00 Dorothy Eckford, the finest white 15 .40 Earliest of All, re-selected. Samecoloras Blanche Ferry, but a week earlier than the extra early type. 10 .30 Enjily' Henderson, purest white, early and free. . .10 .25 Gladys Un\*'in, new orchid-flowering, of very large size. A charming shade of pale rosy pink, extra fine oz. .50c. 1 50 Hon. F. Bou^erie, one of the best pinks 10 .25 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, the finest primrose yellow .10 .25 Janet Scott, a large and brlglrt pink 15 .40 King Edward VII, rich deep crimson scarlet 15 .50 Lady Grisel Hamilton, pale lavender 10 .30 Lovely, Hholl piuk, extra fine 10 .25 Miss ■Willmolt, rich deep orange pink 10 .30 Mont Blanc, best early flowering white 10 .30 Mrs. Walter ■^'rJght, deep mauve 15 .50 Prima Donna, deep pink, fine 10 .25 Rrince of Wales, deep rose 10 .25 Salopian, a gr|ind deep scarlet 10 .25 NOW IS TH FT! riE to sow Asters, Centaureas.f'obiea.Draciena, 1-i. Sl.OOper 10 $0.60per.. s.eoper, 100 S.OOper., To.ooper lOCO lO.OOper., . 10 , 100 .1000 Orders tor White Roaee alone cannot be accepted except at an Increased price. Jubilee, $1.76 perlO; $16.00 per 100. F=lBl-0 GROMN. iieRV FINE. FieLD COUNT. Hybrid Pen>etual8. No. 1. No. l>i. No. 2. Anna de Delsoach 630 610 Baroness RothschllU .... 4»0 400 Olio *00 220 Coquette des Alps 660 800 .... Flslier Holmes 1370 830 Gen. Jacqueminot 2910 1460 .... John Hopper 670 170 Jubilee 300 60 Glorle of Lyonnalse 270 210 — LaRelne 470 130 .... LaKosiere 170 60 10 Margaret Dickson 320 SO MarieBauman 1000 320 30 M. P. Wilder 1760 700 100 Magna Charta 1600 670 Mad. Qab. Lulzat 1290 730 70 Marq. otLorne 400 340 .... Mad. O.Wood 130 250 60 Hybrid Perpetuals. No. 1. P. 0. de Rohan 1400 Paul Neyron 1500 Ulrlch Brunner 170O Miscellaneous. Perle de.s Jardlns 01. K. A. Victoria 30 01. Mnteor 400 Crimson Rambler 4500 mosses. Orested mosses 130 Oapt Ji>hn Ingram 140 Glory o( Mosses 60 Gracilis 130 Luxemburg 160 Perpetual White Moss Salet 70 White Bath 0. IJj. No. 2- eoo 40 1690 1000 1420 80 29J 270 30C0 130 2C0 120 20 80 20 100 380 30 110 HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J. ^^ . . _ -^ ^ ^p«^^«» EVSROBEENS, SHBCBS and ROSES; in tact QUAIjE IkEeS everything in the line of HARDY OBNA- Wn^l^fc irV^^^* MENTALS required by the trade. HABDT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY SXATB NURSBRIB8, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS Mention THe FlorlaU' Exchanfe when wTttln(. F. *^ F. NURSERIES -whoiesHie YREES AND PLANTS 1° *"l'^ss°'^*'™^°'' SPRIN6FIELD NEWJERSEY Trade Catalog^ue Free Mf-nlion Tin- Florist's r.xdmnpi? when writing. EspaciallyforFLORISTS use. Best French-grown MANETTI STOCKS Grafting Size, 3-5 mm $7.00 per 1000 ; $65.00 per 10,000 First Size, 5-10 mm 9.00 per 1000; 80.00 per 10,000 Newark prices ; duty paid. For prompt delivery. Order now and avoid disappointment. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS $7.50 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000 CRinSON RAHBLER 9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 HYBRID PERPETUALS, in good assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per 100 Send for our Wholesale Price List of Roses, Olematls, Flowering Shrubs, Conifers, etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. IfentloD Tbe Florists* Bxcbanee wben writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. P.O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST REOCIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rliododendrons, Azaleas, Spirjea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE McotloD the Flortata' Bicbante when writing Large specimen Trees. Nor'way Maple 2^/ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, 21^ to 3 in. Horse Chestnut, 21/, toSi^ in Carolina Poplar, 1% & 2 in. Hemlock Spruce, 4 to 6 feet Write f'lr prices. • P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave.. New York. Formerly of Keene &■. Foulb, Flushing, L. I. Uention The Florlsta' Exohaage when writinc SEND TO THE MOON COMPANY For I TREC6, SHRUBS, VINES Your ) and S»1ALL FRtlTS Descriptive lUuetrated Catalogue Free TBE WM. H. MOON CO. ' lUorrlsvlIlt-. >'a. Mention The Florlata* Ezohanffo when writlttc. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA IVURSERIES Wm, waener Habpeb. Pbopbietob ClieBtnnt Hill. Plilladelplila. Fa. tt.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Uention The Florliti' Elicbinge when writing. BABY RAMBLERS We offer a few thousand only at following prices: FIELD-GROWN, BUDDED STOCK »26.00 per lOO STRONG PLANTS, from 2 >i inoli pots 7.00 " STRONG PLANTS, from 3 incli potB lO.OO " W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlou Hie Florlsta' Exchange when wiltinf. RAMBLERS Home -Grown Plants PniLADELPniA RAMBLER 6 to6tt $3.00 per doz. 1 $20.00 per 100 3to4tt 1.76 " H.OO ■■ 4 to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; f 16.00 per 10 atoSJt 1.60 ■' 10.00 ■■ CRI^»ON RAMBLER 4 to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; $16.00 per 100 3 to 4 (t $1.76 per doz, j $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 It $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIRyBAS— Van Houttel, A. Waterer, Blue and Prunifolla. DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and araclUs. SNOWBALLS— PUcatum and OpuluB. WEIQE- LIAS— Rosea, Florlbunda, Candida, Variegated. ALTHEAS —Double White, Violet and Bed. Callfomta Privet, Berberts Tbunbergii, Hydrangea Grand. Write for prices. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention Tlie riortota* Bx^aa^ when wHtlnv. SHRUBBERY AHERIOAM TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OnrDeaorlptiveCataloeae of American Seeds and Plants is ready for mailing:. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeda and Planta BpeolaUBta, ATLANTA, GA MentloQ The Florists' Bxchange when writlny. HollaDd PDiseiy Stock Ask for Our Catalogue, interest you. It will BOSKOOP. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.!i"oruND CALIFORNIA PRIVET A large stock of fine 2 and 3-year-old " ColumbuB. Ohio, Nov. 6, "05 Chab. Blaok, HIghtBtowD, N.J. Dear Sir.— Privet (1000) reached ns In fine condition and Is very aatlBfactory. Franklin Park Floral Co." 3 yr. transplanted, 12 to 18 in., $7.00 per lOOO; 6000 tor $26,00. 3 yr. transplanted, 18 to 24 In., well-branched and strong, $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per lOUO. 2 to 3 ft., very strong and well branched, $3.00 per 100; $20.0(1 per 1000. 2-yearM>ld, 15 to 20 Inches, light, 3 or more branches, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 2j to 30 Inches, well branched, $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 6000 and over at $10.00. 2^« to 3 feet. ane. $3.00 per 100; $2.00 per 1000. 6000 and over at $17.60. 3 to 4 feet, strong, selected, $1.00 per 100. Packed free of charge. Address Chas. Black. Hightstown, N.J. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per lOOO 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. 8ot8 $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 foot Hots 100.00 260,000 Buxus Buffrutlcosa trans, 8 to 4 ln.4ot8. 88.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK, N. H. TreesamShrubs Immense quantities. Low Prices. Price List on applicfttion. Peonies u specialty. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Meption The Florlatt' Exchange when writing. '40 OLD COLONY NURliERIES Crataegus Amoldlsna , 4-r> ft. j Crataegus Crus-galll Z-itt. Crataegus mollis 2-4 ft, Forsythia Fortunel, 3-i ft, Viburnum lentago 4-G ft. Viburnum molle ....2-3 ft. Viburnum opuluB 12-18 In. Viburnum venosum. 12-18 In. Trade list now ready. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth. Mass. 1906 luu ,12. UU "lO.GO 8.00 8.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 ASPARAGUS 1,000.000 Conovers Col. Asparagus 3 sears old. 100,000 California Privet, all sizes. 2,0l>0 Hemlock Spruce, floe spei Imens, also a general assortment of fruit, nut, shade and ornamental trees, p-^rennlals, etc. Write for special prices and a copy of free catalogue. POMONA NURSERIES, PALMYRA, N. J. Mention The Floriats' Exchange when writing. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds and Seedlings Catalpa Bpeclosa, Black Locust, Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLC, TtNN., R. F. D. 2 Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FRASEft NURSERY Huntsville, Ala. Write for price list of Californian Privet, Crimson Rambler, Prairie and Plantler Roses, Dwf . Box, Ampelopsis, Hyderangea, and. full line of Fruit Trees. ll».t1oB Til. norl«t»* Kaeh.n— wb»» wtHIbb BABY RAMBLERS Extra lieavy two-year-old fleld-grown stock ready now. Per doz., $4.00 ; per 100, $25.00. Crimson Bambler, perdoz., $1.76 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Mention ITie Fiorlsti' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO, NSrsedis BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers. Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention Tlie Florists* Sxcbange wben writing. BABY RAMBLER ROSES IN FINE QROWINQ CONDITION 2% inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000 3 " 10.00 " 90.00 " Also Ornamental Trees and Shrubs In larj^e assortment. Established 1863. 600 Acres. HQOPES BRO. & THOMAS, Maple Avenue Nurseries, West Chester, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange wben writing. February 10, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 167 as the other. The two sorts afford the opportunity of selecting the one to be used best fitted for con- trast with the surface It Is to embrace. The varie- gated-leaved one would be out of place set to a white wall. This euonymus Is a true evergreen, and no matter how cold the Winter the plant has never been hurt in Philadelphia, nor in any near proximity to it, that has been heard of. Japanese Persimmon, Japanese persimmons are increased by grafting them on seedlings of their own kind or of the na- tive one, Diospyros virginlana. Were it not that there are many named kinds, the seedlings them- selves would be sufficient. Another reason for look- ing to grafting is, that persimmons are not all fer- tile, and a seedling may or may not bear fruit. It is a good way to pot a lot of stocks a year in ad- vance. They are then well established when wanted for grafting. Another advantage in this is, that it admits of having the grafting done indoors in Win- ter, when there is more leisure for the work than in Spring. But where it cannot be done in this way, it is good to do the work in Spring, on stocks growing outdoors. Be sure the cions are obtained from fruit-bearing varieties. Japanese persimmons are hardy in protected places about New York; such positions as city yards or like enclosures, and even in open places, when wood Is well ripened, they have come through some cold Winters in New Jersey in good shape. The fruit is so very much better than that of our na- tive sort, that it is a "reat temptation to endeavor to produce It. A Grand Oak for Parks. It is a wonder the swamp white oak, Quercus bi- color, is not oftener used in plantings. It is a grand, massive tree when developed, with large, handsome foliage. A valuable point in its favor is the ease with which it transplants. It does this bet- ter than any other oak, excepting the pin, Quercus palustris. These two are provided with more roots than any other oak; and this fact might give Stringfellow and a few who think as he does, that trees are as well planted with roots well stubbed in, room for rumination. There is no question that they have more roots and transplant easier than others. The common name of the Q. bicolor, swamp white oak, is a misnomer. I know of them growing in low grounil; never in swamps. Nor do I believe the tree would thrive in such , a place. Many trees will thrive on hillocks in swampy ground. I have seen scarlet, black, pin and willow oaks growing in such situations, but no one thinks of calling them swamp oaks because of this. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Lily of the Valley. According to a weekly contemporary of November 3 0 lily of the valley pips appear to be arriving in the United States in considerable quantities and although November 24 may be somewhat late for American florists, it is by no means so for the English importa- tions, very few large consignments having arrived before that date in the United Kingdom. After the unpacking and inspection of the 1532 cases brought by the s. s. Pennsylvania from Hamburg, it would be interesting to know how they have turned out in the quality of bloom spike after forcing, as reports from the growing districts in Germany during November (owing to bad weather and shortage of previous year's stock planted, etc.) were very unsatisfactory. One of the largest growers and dealers writing from Hamburg during November stated: "The crop of lily of the valley crowns has turned out very bad, in many cases a total failure as regards quantity of saleable crowns, in fact, there are many growers who scarcely get a third of the quantity they had antici- pated, and many buyers will be much disappointed at the smallness of the quantity they will have de- Mvered them." These reports (unfortunately for some of the exporters) are now proving true and some of the lily of the valley firms, who annually send representatives to England and elsewhere, are placed in rather an awkward position in consequence, as it was generally considered earlier in the season that the crop would be good, and the crowns of extra quality, well above the average. In consequence of these reports which came to hand during September, travelers calling upon English florists booked much larger orders than usual, and now find, in many cases, the orders booked will have to be considerably cut down or the stocks on hand of really salable crowns would not be sufficient to go round. From the appearance of the crowns already de- livered It looks as though the quality generally will be as good as the average, although there will per- haps be a larger percentage of premature grown bells, or bells that have slightly grown during the dormant state, and these bells appear in full bloom during forcing several days before the whole spike is developed. If the bell is very badly grown it will simply rot away and not develop, and, of course, these have to be stripped off when the spike is cut and bunched for market, thereby causing it to be a second or third r ate market spike. These pre- mature bell spikes, or pips, can easily be detected when samples or the bulk is received from Germany, as wherever there is a premature grown bell in a dry pip. it makes its presence known by causing a slight swelling or fatness on the side of the pip, and this shoulder Is generally fairly low down toward the roots. If these crowns are cut open with a pen- knife, the fat bells can be easily detected as they will be somewhat swelled and slightly discolored, 'in the worst ca.ses being nearly black. The outside swelling need not be mistaken for the natural fat and plump shape of a good healthy crown, which will only show any extra plumpness toward the top of the crown and will also show it all the way round alike. These crowns that are a little fatter and thicker at the top of the pip than they are at the base may pretty safely be Judged to have been grown on rather stiff and heavy clayey land and are generally shading off to a greenish pur- ple color. But to be quite correct and a really first class crown it should be perfectly round and straight along the whole length of the pip, tapering oft at the top after the manner of a bluntly sharpened cedar pencil. The crown should be of a go od length, the longer the better, and of a fresh pink and white color. These straight, long, clean crowns, such as described, can generally be relied upon to give a good quality long spike; that is, long from the bottom bell to the top one, and a good number of bells on each spike generally above the average. In the majority of cases it can be noticed that the longer the pip. the longer and the larger number of bells on the spike and the broader and thicker the crown is, (with the absence of any, shoulder) the larger the bells will be. To get a good, even batch of first grade quality for very early forcing, the even color should be carefully noted — whitish toward the base of the crown and shading off to pale pinkish red toward the top. In the majority of experiences these are found to be the best for very early forcing when grown on lightish sandy soil; and for later forcing the pips grown on heavier soil can generally be relied upon. It may also be stated that the fat, premature bud crowns are generally to be found in the samples grown on heavy soils; the lighter the soil In which a sample is grown, the less likely Is there to be any cause of complaint; and the straight long pips dls- cribed above are always found in the samples grown on light soil. As regards roots there is a great diversity of opinion in England as to what the correct type should be; and the following remarks will show the opinions of various growers on this point. Although it hardly teaches one which is the correct type, it proves the time honored saying, that it takes all sorts to make a world and what does not suit one will suit another. A traveler for a German firm calling upon some of the large London growers with samples of lily of the valley booked a large order from one grower who would not look at any samples but those that had long thick and bushy roots, the appearance of the crowns and the soil they were grown on being quite a secondary consideration. The next grower on whom he called did not care anything in parti- cular about the roots; what .he looked at most were the shape, color and size of the pip Itself. In fact he said where they had large roots when boxing up they Invariably cut off a good length of roots, so as not to take up so much space. Another grower thoroughly examined the samples all round and se- lected those that came nearest his particular ideal In both crown and root and soil grown upon, and was particularly anxious to test all samples with the thumb nail to see that there was no sign of decay at the base and underneath the pip at the junction of the root and collar of crown. These three growers were very large users, and sent first grade quality to the Covent Garden Market. Judg- ing from this It does not appear that there is any hard and fast rule to be set in reference to what the root of a perfect lily of the valley pip really should be. The lily of the valley trade in England is one of the principal money making lines of the growers. It appears to be one of the few lines of forcing stock where a successful grower can always rely upon get- ting at least his money back, and in the majority of cases a fair living return for his outlay and trouble. It is a trade, too, that appears to increa.se each year. Of course the "retarded crown" trade has quite revolutionised the whole thing. Nearly all growers have a regular weekly supply of frozen crowns, and some never have any fresh crowns at all, relying entirely upon the retarded stock tor their regular weekly supply of cut spikes all the year round. The supply of really tip-top quality spikes never seems to quite equal the demand here, and for the very best some really high prices are realized. But of course, as with other commodities in the horti- cultural trade, there is sometimes a glut of second and third rate quality. Lily of the valley is in Eng- land, like the rose and the violet — never in fashion and yet never out of fashion. Their natural charm and graceful beauty and delicious scent, make them acceptable always and at all seasons of the year, by all flower lovers. And growers may always rely upon an increasing demand at a fair price for really top quality spikes. ENGLISH CORRESPONDENT. Customs Decision on Lily of the Valley. LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS.— In an application for review of decisions of the Board of United States General Appraisers, there Is now published a confirmatory opinion by Judge Townsend. as under: The importer P. E. McAllister, held that lily of the valley pips were free of duty under paragraph 55 8 of the tariff act of 1894, relating to crude substances not specially provided for, or paragraph 611, re- lating to roots not specially provided for. Judge Townsend, in upholding the decision says: "The articles in controversy are bunches of lily-of-the-valley roots having several sprouts or crowns thereon. The importer testifies that they are thus imported for forcing, and that he has never known of their being imported with foliap:e. The collector classified them for duty under paragraph 234^^ of the tariff act of August 28, 1894. The provisions of said paragraph are 'orchids, lily of the valley, azaleas, palms, and other plants used for forcing under glass for cut flowers. • • • ten per centum ad valorem.' The importer protested, claiming that the articles were free under paragraph 558 as 'moss, seaweeds, and vegetable substances,' or under paragraph Gil as 'roots not specially pro- vided for.* The Board of General Appraisers overruled the pro- test and sustained the action of the collector, and the importer appeals. "These articles are not vegetable substances in the class of moss and seaweeds under said paragraph 658. It seems clear that while these articles are not botanically and technically plants, yet they are plants in the broadest sense, with the opera- tion resultant from planting already started. They would be pop- ularly considered as plants and are imported to be planted. I ttiink it is manifest that Congress, in view of these circumstances and in view of the fact that they are imported in this way only, intended to use the word in its broadest sense and to assess them denomijiatively for duty under paragraph 234^^ as lily-of-the-valley plants used for forcing under glass for cut flowers, etc. "The decision of the Board of General Appraisers afflrming the classification of the collector ia therefore afiirmed." No apnea! was taken from this decision. Variations in the Color of Foliage. Since tinted foliage has been .so much appreciated for decorative work, more attention has been given to all subjects which have colored tints In their fol- iage. It is difficult to understand the process of col- oring. I believe even with Ampelopsis tricuspldata (Veitchli) when raised from seed, some plants will color much better than others under precisely the same conditions. In Hydrangea Hortensia the leaves, when ripening off in the Autumn, have a bright red tint on a yellow ground. I noted last Autumn that one grower was selling these readily at 3|- per doz. bunches, which should be a profitable business, seeing that the plants were in no wise the worse for having the leaves taken off. The red tinted rose tops are much appreciated. Some years ago we had a large batch of Isabella Sprunt under glass, and after the first crop of bloom was cut. they were turned out of doors (early In the Spring). After standing a time, the weather being favorable, they started into new growth, which was of a beautiful tint. Cut when about six Inches long, this made 11- per hunch of 12 sprays. We see a good deal of rose foliage In the market, but I have never seen any quite equal to that referred to above. Sunrise. If treated properly, ought to pay to grow, for Its foliage only. The foliage which is of most service Is that which is grown well exposed, and under cool conditions. , x ,. ,., ,. Taking ferns, It Is remarkable that those which produce the colored tints seem to delight In full exposure to the light, and mav be grown without shading, except when the sun Is very powerful, and It Is only under such conditions that we get the brightest' tints. Ferns with the colored tint usually come true from spores, yet some slight variations, may be found. In Adiantum Veitchli we have an exception. I have never known It to reproduce from spores- seedlings may he raised, but they do not color From A. rhodopbyllum some may come a good color and others without the slightest shade of color And from Victorte. which should be of a pale shade, some red tinted seedlings may be found. Tn fact the two varieties may be had from the same frond The .same thing occurs with other ferns. —"METROPOLITAN" IN THE HORTICHTLTtr- RAL ADVERTISER. 168 The Plorists* Exohang^ DREER'S SEASONABLE SPECIALS Piok Cactus Dahlia, Kriemhilde The most useful Dahlia for cutting Id cultivation. We have an unusually large stock of this popular variety and can furnish strong fleld-grown roots, at $1.25 per dozen ; $10.00 per hundred. Chrysanthemum Frutescens, Queen Alexandra The new Paris Daisy introduced a year since, has given great satisfaction and promises to become even more popular this season. We offer vigorous plants. 3 inch pots, at $0.75 per dozen ; $6.00 per hundred. 2'yi inch pots, at $0.00 per dozen ; $4.00 per hundred. New Forcing Rose, Richmond This is, unquestionably, the most valuable red forcing rose yet intioduced. Color a rich, glowing scarlet which does not blue with age. A vigorous grower with strong stems. $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1,000. Baby Rambler Rose, Mme. Norbert Lavavasseur strong fleld-grown stock, suitable for five Inch pots, at $3.50 per dozen ; $25.00 per hundred. New White Hybrid Perpetual Rose, Frau Karl Druschki The ideal hardy white rose, introduced in Germany in 1900, and, without question, the finest hardy white rose in cultivation. The flowers are large, snow- white la color, and perfect in shape, of remarkably free-flowering habit. We offer first-class, two-year old dormant stock, at $3.50 per dozen ; $25.00 per hundred. See our Quarterly Wholesale List for a full line of other seasonable Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. HRNRY A. DRE-ER, 7J4 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Decorative Plants rooted cuttings Mention Tbe Florists* Exchniige when writing. A BOX-CAR WILL HOLD 10,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET plante, 2 1-2 to 3 J-2 feet, 3-year-old, bushy and finely rooted. I will pack them in car at reduced prices. Orders are booked now tor Spring delivery fay atiLMAN RtliSAM, TRENTON, N. J. Mention T%« Florists' Bxchanite when wrlttuE- BOUVARDI A Double pink and white from bench. Will make good plants for next season. SI. 00 per dozen; $6 per hundred. THOMAS STOCK, 251 MinotSt.f Dorchester, Mass. Mention The Klorlsts' Uzcbange when writing. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine. 6 In., »35.00; S In., tU.OO; ^ In., $10.00 per 100. PirRQnNI Extra fine, 6 In., MO.OO; 6 In., I^icnouni $30 00; « in., $16.00; 3 In.. $7.00; 2Xln., $4.00 per 100. CnnTTII Very strong. 2>i In.. $8.00; 3 In.. oou I I II jijoo; 4 in.. $20.00 per 100. nl IRRFn& * 'n-' $20.00: B In.. $2e.C0; KUDDLK«7 6 In.. $85.00 per 100. POIN8ETTIA8 ''' '°- »7er loo 50,000 R08E8 Jl°n.-.*J;^„°PprrTo: White and Pink Cochet, HermoBa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet, La France, Kalserin, J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Hention The Florists* Ezohuire when wrlttny. Latania Borbonica. 2H In. pots, S3. CO; Sin. (6.00; 4 in., $16.00 per 100. Large speclmeD plants from $2.00 to $6. 00 each. Keutia Belnioreanaand Fosteriana, 2^ In. pots. $8.00; 3 iQ..$ISOO; 5 ln..$D0.00 per 100;ein. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $35.00 eaob. Areca r.ntescens,3 in.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100: 6 in.. $1.00 each and upward. Pandanus Ctillfi, 2 in. pots, 93.00; 4 in., $20.00 per loo. I>racfena Indivisa, 6 In. pots, $16.00; 6 in., $26.00 per 100. Phoenix Recllnata, Sin. pots, $36.00 per 100. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. Ficus Klastica, 4 In. pots, $25.00; 61u., $40.00; ein., «e&.00perl00. Araucarla Excelsa, 6 In. pote, $65.00 per 100. Boston and Pl€irBoni,4 in. pote, $16.00; 6 in., $25.00; 6 In-, $60.00 per 100. Nephrolei>ls Com- pacta, 3 ,iD. pots, $8.00; 4 In.. $16.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. UentJos tks flortots* Brehuic* wte«o wrlUnc. Tarrytowfl Fern Blegantlssima, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Seoul), 2'X In., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 20 in. liigh, strong and stocky ; $26 00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. IfMitSoB The riortstB' ■xehaoff* wbeo wrlUnft. FEQHS ODR SPECITT CIBOTirM SCHIBI>EI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in beat growing condition. 3 in., $30.00; 4 In.. $60.00; 6 in.. $70.00 per 100. For larger specimens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, best fctocb in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties, 200.000 plants in stock. 2M in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 31n.,$6.00 per 100; 4 in.. $12.00 per 100. AdiantumCaneatum, Maidenhair Fern, nice bu8h7 plants. 2M in., $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 4in.fl2.00perl00; b in.. $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Fiumosus Nanns, large plants In 4 in. pots, in best condition, 916.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills N. J Mention Tbe Florists' Exoh&nre when writing. DIFFERENT STOCK Large^flne healthy plants. Parnatinnc From pots, for plantlngln Chrysan- UulliQllUllu themum benches. Boston Market and a few Dorothy and variegated varieties. lOc. Pinararlac Lart;e healthy plants, 6 to 6 inch pots UIMCldlldd in bud and bloom. 20c. UlirySdnthBiniKtlS ding. Appleton, yellow and white BoiiDafTon, Maud Dean. Black Hawk, Jonee, 50c. per doz.; 5c. each- Primula Obconica ;6°c!\?,tiSTp'olJ;?o'c':""'"' Puplamon Plante 1q bloom. 4 in. pots. i6o.: bJUIdlllKII riailld 61n.pots.25c. Cash Please. F. B. RINE, Lewlsburg, Pa. kienttoD Tbe Florists' Elxcbange when writing. BARGAIN DRACEANA IISDIVI8A, extra large 6 and 6 inch. ?2.00 and $3,00 per doz., 3 Inch.Sl.UO per 100. FliRNS. best varieties, liushy, 3 Inch tl 00 per 100, 2 Inch MOO per 100. I»rl- mnla Obconica Orandlflora, full ot buds. 5 Inch $1.00 per doz., Asparaifas SpreuKerli, 3 Inch $2.00 per 100. Oasb. WM S. HERZOe, Morris Plains, N.J Mt*nflon The norlstw' Hxrhwngp whpn wHflnr. POINSETTIAS, Field grown, one year old, excellent stock, delivery March first. $10 per hundred, $85 per thousand. Address, FRANK S. SESSIONS, San Die£o, Cal. care K. 0. Sossiona. Mention The Florists' Bxchange wben writing. per 100, prepaid. VINCA 90C. ; »8.00 per 1000. AGERATUM, Qurney, Pauline, 2 in., 2c. PAKIS DAISY. White. Jl.OO; 21n.,2o. FUCHSIA. 6 kinds. $1.26. HELIOTKOPK. 3 kinds, $1.00. AOF.U.VTI'M, Pauline. Gurney. While. 60c FLOWERING HEGONIAS. Skinds, $1 10 COLEIIS. 10 kinds. 60c. ALTF.RNANTHERA. Red and yellow. 60c.; 54.00 per lOrO. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds, $1.00. STEVIA sEHRATAand VAllIEQATED,76c. GERMAN OR PARLOR IVY, 76c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, 90c. Cash or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS..Chambersburg.Pa. Mention The Florlsti' Blichamf wfcan writing. Rooted Cuttings Lobelia Per 100 Per 1000, $1.00 Vlnca Variegated " " 1.00 Salvias, Bedman or Bonfire " " 1.00 Ageratum, Gurney and Pauline, " " .60 Per 1000, S6. Colens, G. B. andlSottaers (6 1000;" " .60 Vinca Variegated, 3 In. pots " " 4.00 Ageratum, 2 In. pots " " 1.60 Geraniums, 2 In. pots. Nutt and others" 2.00 Happy Thought. M. Sallerol." 2.60 Oastellane. 3 In. pots " 3.50 CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Bxcban^e when writing. TBiiE! iBisi! mmm\ The genuine article, 1% and 2 in. pots. Nicholson's Qiant White Mar- guerites for Winter flowering, rooted cuttings now ready. Send for prices. WM. NICHOLSON. FRAiaiNGHAM. MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIVEST DODBLE FETD|ll|Ili An immeose stock of white, pink, red, crlm- soa and variegated. All separate colors; nothing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mail. ,^^ Per 100 Double Petunias $1.26 Heliotropes, from soil, per 1000, $9.00 1.00 Lantauas, dwarf and trailing, from soil 1.25 Abutllous, New French dwarf, 8 vara 2 60 Abutilons, Savitzii 1.60 Geraniuuia, Mme. Sallerol 2.00 Cupliea, (Cigar Plant) 75 Qazania Splendeus 1.60 Petunia Graudillora, single In variety 1.25 StrobilaiitUes Uyerlaniis 1.25 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Ageratum, 4 vara 76 PLANTS. Per 100 Heliotrope, 2 in., strong 2.0 Shasta. Daisy. 3 in 3.0 Draciena Indlvisa and Aastralis, 4 In. B.O Gash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J Mention thi* BloHiitii* Wrchang^ »h#it wrltla* AFEW600DTHIN6ST0DWANT Draceena Indlvlsa, 4 and 6 In., SIO.OO and $25.00 per 100. AHparaicusPlnnioHUB, Sin. ,$5. 00 per 100. AsparH;;us Sprenseri, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Oeraiiluius. ti. A. Nutt, Oagtellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Donble Gen. Grant, La Favorite rooted Cuttings. $1.00 per 100. Vlnca Var.,21n.,f2.00p6rl00: 3 in., $1.00 per 100. Rex Hesoula. nice plants, 2 and 2^ in.. $5.00 per 100. COLEUS. VerschaffeltU and Golden Bedder 2 inch. $2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica,21n.,$2.00perl00;31n.. $4.00. Gladiolus, blooming bulbs, good cut flower mixture. 75c. per lOn. GroflTs Hybrids, flne mixture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Mention The Florists* Bxcbance wb«i writinc. February 10. 1906 The Plori3t3^ Hxchange 169 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Adams J W.. Allen C H -Allen J K Allen W S Cn, . . . 177 Igoe Bros 177 ... 182 Jackson J H 191 . . .187 Jackson & Pirkliis. . .160 . . .187 Jacobs S & Sons 101 Anderson & Cbristen- Jennings E B 171 sen 168 Johnson & Stokes 1G.1 Aschmann G 182johuson Heating Co. 191 Andorra Nurseries. . .106 jones H T 160 I'ader J lOSKasting W P.!!!!!!lSS Harrows H H & Son.lS2 Katzenstein & Co... 100 I'.anr Floral Co 182 ^^.^np p jq^ I!ay State Nurs 166 Kennell JohnFay! ! !l62 Hayersderfer II & Col92 i^,.gs]PP p p' ^g™ lU-uch James E 177 Ki„g Construct.' Co! !l92 n.-aven E A ISO K„ster & Co 166 I'.eckert W C ^''2 Kreshoyer L J 180 Hernhelmer E 18S k,.(,j,spIji.H g^^^ Co. .191 Berning H G Berger H H & Co Betscher 0 .188 .103 Kuebler Wm II 1S7 Lager & Hnrrell .... 182 _, .iiLang J 187 Si'^T 7,: }cp Uarchmont Nurseries.177 Black Chas .160 I/aiigJahr A H 187 Boddlngton A T IM L„„,^jt^g„ q jg,, Bonnet & Blake IS' Leedle Floral Co.... 170 Bonnet Eros... 187 i^^P^^pj N ^^ co....l86 Bonora Chemical Co.1S0l(.„„„3 g^^^ Co.... 162 Roulon F & Son 171 L,e Page N 163 Brenncman J D. . . .108 ^yesey Vfta ".'.'.'.'.'. .'184 Breitmeyer s Sm,s .1^80 i^.l.,^„^ Lum Co.... 191 Brown Ellsworth & Co Mader P 18.5 IS^wiisweii ^Yfg■c.aturaI Guano Co...l9 ^eo 179 Crowl Fern Co iggOuwerkerk P ICO Cummlngs F Bulb & „ "'^ .t'' ■„ ^86 Plant a, 177 P""""-!^ S S 188 Cunningham J H. . . .183 P;1fson Nurs 166 Cut Flow.er Exch. . . .187 ""'» Cut Flower Co. 188 Davis A B & Soil... 178 111 "a Market 188 Dcamud J B 189 ' ''"iPIis H Seed Co. .106 Il.-nouden H & Son . .166 H'We P « Co 190 liietsch A Co 192riei.son P R Co 161 Iiillcr Caskey & Co.l92 l"tsburg Cut Fl. O0.I8S union G'bouse Mfg I'ittsburg Fl. Excb. .1,88 Co 191 I'nllworth C C Co 188 Dillon I L 171 Pomona Nurs 166 Dorner F & Sons Co. 179 ''"well S H 178 Doyle J A 170 ""''c Culture Spawn Co. Dreer H A 164-88-91 163 Dumont & Co 188 Quaker City Machine Dutchess Co. Violet Co 191 Co 186r".ve E H 170 Eaton H N 182 P.ve R 177 Edwards & Docker Co Qmdnick G'bouses. . .178 ISSR.iwlings E I 18.T Edwarite & Co ]83 Rawson W W Co 182 Eichholz H 178Raynor J 1 187 Eiscle C ]92Reck John 162 Elizabeth Nura Co.. 103 Reed & Keller 186 Elliott W & Sims 162 """es & Compere 163 Elliott W H lOlReid Edw 188 Emmans Ge M 168 Reich V B 180 Endtz Van Ness Reinberg G 170-89 & Co leoRcinberg P I79 Fclthousen J B 185 Renter S J 178 Field & Sinclair 185 Ribsam A 168 F & F Nurseries 166 Richard & Co 189 Fischer R 17SRIne F B 168 Fillow & Banks 178 Riverside Nurs Co... 177 Florida Nat Products Robinson H M Co... 189 Co 188Roemer Fred 162 Flower Growers Mkt.1.89 Rossig Bros 189 r.'olcy Mfg Co 190Ru]ip J F 162 F.ird Bros 187 .Saltford Geo 187 F.ircst Nurs & Seed .Sampson A W 162 Co lOOSchaeffer Floral Co. .188 Fortunes A I. 189 Schuizc C & Son 185 Fraser Nurs 106 Schmidt Co J C 183 Fromcnt H B 187Scidlay J A 192 i:aIlowny S lS3Scott J 182 ■ ;:irland G M 191 Scott & Son R 170 11. ..-ir F 177Scranfon Fl Sup O0..1.89 'lililln & Co 102Sessioiis F S 168 il.id.lar.l S J 17SSci:man & Co J H...177 <;rf.-nlioiise Co lOOSelipman & Co 187 Gregory J H & Soiis.16:; Siicllroad G'houses .,163 Grobe F IS,: SIfci idaii W F 187 Gunlher W H 187 .siini.soo R 190 c.uttman A J 179.87 Skldclsky S S 180 Ilanford R G 182siinn & Thompson. - .187 Harris E 16SSmith N & Son 171 Herbert D & Son 164 Smith W C 189 Herr A M 177 Sinllh W & T Co 166 Ilcrr D K 186sniith & Gannet 178 Herrmann A 192 Spencer Wire Co 190 11. rzng Wm 168stearns A T Lum Co,192 H.-sshai ny 178siock Thos 168 Hews A H & Co 100 storrs & Harrison Co. Ili.ks & Crawbuck..l87 I70 Ilillii.Kir Bros lOOStumpp & Walter Co. Hill K 0 189 162-63 lllppard B 191.Stuppe Wm 183 I Holtnn & nunkel lS8Suzuki & Ilda 183 1 Hw^pes Bros. & Thomas Swayne Wm 179 166Syraciise Pottery Co. 190 /I. .ran E C lS7Taylor B J 170 IP rtlcultural Adv. , .163Teas E Y 163 Hughes G J 16SThomps(m J D Co. ..189 Hunifeld C 17IThompson W 192 Ind Flower Co 178 Thorburn J M & Co. .162 Totty C H Trucndly & Sclieiick. Velie Bros Van Assche F Vaiighnn's Seed Store, Vescy W J & M S, . . Vick & Hill Vick's Jas Sons Vincent R & Son. . Ward R .M & Co \\arnaar & Co Watsi mcb $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri ti^^o^^^Z 3 Inch $4.00 per 100. Ji71>\pa Mollis Bushy plants, full of nialCa JTIUIIIS buds, 12 to 16 Inches high $4.00 per doz. , $30.00 per 100., 16 to 18 Inches high, $6.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. Rhododendrons ^Z^^eiX^'^rt lDg20 Inch plants. $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100, 24 Inch plauts S12.00 per doz., «90.00 per 100. BABY RAMBLER ROSES strong Field Grown Stock, $26.00 per 100. 2 )i Inch Pot Stock, $8.00 per lOO ; $65.00 per 1000. ■The Storrs & Harrison Co. llentlon The Florlata' Exchange whcp writlDg. PAINESVILLE, OHIO. " GRAFTED ROSES All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood grafted on Dickson's Irish disbudded ManettI Stocks, and are now In exceptionally fine shape. Killarney, $15 per 100; $150 per 1000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiseriii .... $12 per 100; $120 per 1000 To prevont dlaappolatment, ORD£R NOW, as stock Is limited. Own Root Richmond Rose, $13 per 100. Killarney, $10 per 100. Amerieai* Beauty own root, from 2U, inch pots, $6 per 100; $50 per lOOO RoDert Scott & son, Sharon mil, Del. Co., Pa. Mention The Floriats' Exchange when -writjng. ROses 2f^ IN. pOTS READY NOW Baby Rambler, $(5.00 pet 100. Thefollowiuff at $2,6u per 100. $20.00 perlOOO: CriniBou Rambler Marechal Nell Helen Qould LaKrance Papa Gontier Kalserin Meteor Ktoile de Lyon Maman Cochet White Cochet Noupert La Detroit Bride F.Krugier Brabant Bridesmaid Yellow Cochet Ivory B. M. Henrietta Mary Washingrton Bon Sllene Van Houteii 8ov.de Pierre Notting. Bessie Brown Teplitz The following $3.00 per 100: Mme. Chas. Wood Uen. Jack Mrs. Jno. Lalug Magna (Jharta Paal Neyron Capt. Christy John*. Doyle,"""" iox-^e.""'"''''- Mention The FlorJati' Exohange when writing. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forclngf^and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to i feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Level and Magna Cbarta. Two very fine forcing Ro3es. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, S8.00. VICK & HILL GO. •'•?-,l'"< Rochester, N.Y. Mention The Florlstfl' Elxcbange when writing. RICHMOND ROSE 2>i in., tlZ.OOper 100; «100.0O per 1000. Kalserin, A. Victoria, tl.OO per lOO; $36.00 per 1000. Variegated I,aw80ii, R, 0., $6 00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. EnchantresB, $8.00 per 100; $26.00 per lOOO. Qaeen and LawHon, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. let March Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention The Florleti* Exchange when writing. 6RAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10-00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^To'nn"''^' UeotlOD the Florists* Bxehanffe when writing. I Tf ooted I I *^ Cutting's I O strong, healthy cuttings. M O well rooted. Q U Satisfaction guaranteed. Q H R08ES u n Per 100 1000 H O American Beauty $3.0U $26.00 M O Rlohmond 10.00 9o.00 H Q Liberty 2.00 16.00 M 0 Maid 1.60 12.60 O Q Bride 1.60 12.50 O Q Chatenay 1.60 12.60 O O American Beauty, boQoh plants. 6.00 46.00 O Q CARNATIONS 8 Q Pink... Nelson Plsher $3.00 $26.00 Q Q Enchantress 2.60 20.00 O Q Lawson 1 6i) 10 00 1} Q Mrs. Nelson l.«0 lO.CO Q O White. .Bountiful 4 00 $!)6.C0 Q O Boston Market 1.60 10.00 Q O Chicago White 2.00 le.oO Q O Flora HUI 1.60 lo.i^O O O WhltoOloud 1.60 10.00 O 0 QueenLoulse 1.60 10.00 Q O Bed Flamingo 3.00 25.00 Q O Crusader 2.1)0 16.00 Q O Chicago Red 2.60 20.00 0 Q Unrooted Carnation Cuttings half price. ~ § GEORGEREiNBERQ | I 51 Wabash Ave., CHICUGO | oseeess Boeees eseeessooeos o MentloQ The FlorlatB' Eichange when writing. BABY RAMBLER, H., P., H.T., T. R .,CI. and many others ROSE PLANTS Best Borta 2H ^ ■* . .-s Extra strong, own in., healthy; grown ^i;?^ roots; fine condition; by experts. In new '"^ "■"« '"*'«'»• .'"""J' ( ^ count; careful pack- hou^es. free from ^ ,„g_ ,,udiclou6 ehip- all dlseaBOB. iT/ ing, now or later. In. $10.00 I. er 100 3 In. $ 3.00 per no 4 In. $ 6.00 per 100 C. WHITTON, City St., Ftlca, N. Y. Mention The Florlit*' Ezohanre when writing. VERBENA KING Largest Verbena grower in the world, 10 of the very beat ho- lect named varieties 6oc. per lOa, 45.U(i per I'lO' ; 76)1 0 Altenan- heras, September struck, blgaud strong 6oc. per liiu, $5,00 per 10 10; Brlllantlsslma, a beauty. 75c. per iro, fG.OO per 1000. We prepay expres charges on all rooted cuttings. Satlstacttou anil sate arrival guar- anteed in every re- spect. Special price on large lots. Send tor list of otherrooted cu. tings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Centre, Kan. Our CATALOGUE FOR I906 MAILED THIS NA/EEK It i.s BRIM F0I,I. of the BEST NOVEL- TIES, and STANDARD VARIETIES of CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CARNATIONS, CANNAS. GEKANIUMS. etc. If not promptly receivod. WRITE, or you will miss MANY INTERESTING QCOTATIuNS of the SEASON NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Florista' Escbange when wrltlnp. >A^r^ I THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Largf flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants tor coJu frames $4.00 per luoo by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail. Lar^e stocby plants In bad and bloom, for Winter bloominK. $1.00 per lOo ; extra fine; by express only. Finest mixed sfed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Oash with order. E. B. JEHNIN6S. ^""al*^"" Soulhport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Mention The Floriflta' Exchange when writing. VFRRPNA^ ^* ^^"^^^ ^^"^^^^^ Perfectly Beallhy Enchantress, Lawson, Flamingo, tercut>. Ouv. Roosevelt, Prost)erity. Queen Loul.se The Queen Ethel Crocker Wm. Scott Flora Hill Eldorado GRA.FT£D Rooted Cuttings (our selection, eOc per 100, $ 5.00 per 1000.) Plants (our selection, $2.50 per 100, 20.00 per 1000.) CARNATIONS. Choice Rooted Cuttings, free from disease. Crisis, best new commercial scar- let. Lady Bountiful, best new white, Cardinal, new scarlet. Price, $4-.00 fcr 100; $35.00 lier 1000. Mrs. M. A. Patten, Judge tlinsdale, But- Prices, $3.50 per 100; $20.00 t>er 1000. E. A. Nelson Dorothy J. H. Manley Joose Portia Mermaid Prices, $1.50 |jer 100; $i2.00|>er 1000. ROSENS — THE FINEST AND BEST GRCWN La France Liberty- Rose Pots, $15.00 per 100 ; 3J^ in pots, S18.00 per 100. Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kaiserin, A. Victoria Rose Pots, $10 U.j per 100. 3% in. pots, $15.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, BLOOM^SBURG, PA. Mention The FlorlBti' Exchange when writing. Violets-Violets^Violets Prin/^f^GG r\f W/«il<>c Virhlo-f the best single Tlolet on the market, larger flower; l^lliivcas Ul rT*^!^© ▼ ■'JICL, lougeraiem; better r liage and easier to cultivate than any other violet grown It has stood the test of 10 years, and it Is still up to the mark. We are the introducers and the heaaquarters for this beautiful violet. Oome and see it growing and be convinced. Place your orders now tor rmited cuttings, delivery commences February 1st, 1906. Oaah with order please. Strong rooted cuttings, SI. 50 per 100, $12 per 1000. Unrooted cuttings, (now.) 60c per 100, $4 per 1000. For mall orders, add lOc for every 100. r^W/.arf Pfiv**!"* Somuthlng new and excellent tor edging walks, drives or flower beds. L^vvail niVCl-a Just the tbingyou want for mablug a quick showing. Xlils Privet has a decided advantage over dwarf box in the fact that It is a faster grower and more bushier. At the end of the flrst year you will have a well edged walk or drive. This dwarf privet haw small leaves and Is very thrifty, color, dark green, and. in a way resembles dwarf Box. We offer extra flne plants trimmed twice during the past summer, G to 8 inches high and 4 years old at $5 per loD. $45 per 1000, 1 year old at $2 per 100, $18 per 1000. Just what you want. Give it atrial. RllYllc 8uffructlcosa(Dwarf Box) for edging. Plants 3 to 5 Inches, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000 UUAUS ,5 to 6 inches, $3 per 100. $25 perlOOO. Place your orders now f ir -pring delivery. Special prices on orders f rlO.OOOor more. Write fur our special prices on Dwarf and Trained fruit trees. THE SEA CLIFF NURSERIES, ED. BOULON & SON, PROP. SEA CLIFF, L. I. N. Y. Florists, Horticulturists and Landscape Architects. Ueatloa The riorlati' Bxcbaoge wb«D wiitlBg. I Two Year Old ROSES | 7t Four inch Pots, at $10.00 a 100 k Yellow Cochet White Cocliet Pink Cooliet. K. Augu.sia Victoi Helen Gould Sunrise Dorothy Perkin.s O. Soupert M. Van Houlte lsal)ella Spruiit Crimson Herinosa CM in. Wool ton Clini. K. Aug. Vict. Philadelphia Ranihler Gh)i'ie do Dijon Souv. de Wootton Pink La France Duch. de Brabant Perle Prest. Carnot Etolle de Lyon Herinosa G rtisfi a n Tei>I i t/. Clini. Genl. Jack Clini. Perle The following at $8.00 a iOO Mr.s. Dc Graw Petite Ijeonie Knipicss of China Britle.^niaid K. M. Henrietta .Jos. Schwartz Geo. Pernet White Rambler >IarQuis De Vivian Seven Sisters Etoile d'Or Snowrtake Pros. Cleveland >faiulas Triumph Mignonette Mary Washington Jersey Beauty Prairie Queen Yellow .Soupert Mme. C. Brunuer Y^ellow Rambler Clim. Soupert Prances Willard P. Marie Adelaide Golden Gate Clim. White Pet Moss Roses — white, and Pinlc Red ' .\grii>i>ina Baltimore Belle 1 Bride Clim. Bridesmaid Papa Gontier Perle d'Or Piuk Rambler Golden Rambler W. A. Richardson Universal Favorite James Sprunt C. Merniet Tenn. Belle 2 1=2 inch Roses, at $3.00 a 100, $25.00 a lOOO Yellow Cochet White Cochet Pink Cochet Mme. Jean Dtipny Souv. de Wootton Clai'a Walson Clim. Wootton R. M. Henrietta Dorothy I'erkins Phila. Rambler Crimson Raiublei" Prest. Carnot Pink La France Clim. Perle Moss Roses — White, Pink and Red Gloi'ie de Di.jon Helen Gould Lady Battersea K. Aug. A^ictoria Herinosa Clim. Genl. .Tack. Clim. Malmaison M. Niel The following at $2.50 a 100, $20.00 a 1000 Ktoilc do Jjyoii Vir;;;iiiia K. Co.v Riide Princess Sagaii Jos. Schwartz Christine de Xoue M. Van Houtte Safrano James Sprunt Gruss an Teplitz Kruger Bridesmaid Mine. Sehwaller j Marie GuiMot Champion of theAVorld Yellow Herinosa i Isabella Sprunt Clim. W. A. Kichardson Crin»son Hermosa i Media Papa Gontier C. Mermet Ivory Duch. de Brabant Golden Gate C. Soupert Bon. Silene Yellow Soupert Prairie t^ueen The following at $2.00 a 100, $17.50 a 1000 Gol»len Rambler Pink Rambler Yellow Rambler White Rambler Clini. S»r 100, i In., $lli.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii. 2 In.. $2.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Boston Fern, 2 In,, $3.00, per 100, $26 per 1000. Plersonl Fern, 1 In., $4.00 per 100, $26 per 1000. Carnations, 2 in., 10 good varieties named. $3.00 per 10 I, $25.00 per 1000. Cissns Discolor, 2 In., $3.00 jer 100. Hardy Pinks, 3 In., 4 good varieties named $1.00 per 100. Hardy Phlox, 3 In.. 4 good varieties named, $4.00 per 100. Rubber Plants, 4 In. 10 to 16 In. high, $3.00 per doz- NATIONAL PLANT COMPANY DAYTON CHID. Mention The Florists' Exchange whenwritliig. J72 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A We/-kly Medtmn ol InterchanSe for norists. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Tradt In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. 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For rates on Wants, etc.. see column ror Classified Advertisements. _ , _ . „.„„ ,„ Copy must reach this office B p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or eatlstactory references. ^^^ Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticaltarists. The annua! meeting of the Executive Board will be held In Dayton, Ohio, on Monday, March 5, 190b. Members of the society or others having suggestions to make whereby the usefulness of the organization may be increased and the good of the profession promoted in any of its branches, are cordially in- vited to send such suggestions in care of the sec- retary and they will receive careful attention. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. The Jamestown (Va.) Exposition. The Jamestown Exposition will open in April, 1907, on Hampton Roads. The greatest naval and military display that the world has ever seen, which the acceptance by foreign governments of the President's invitation assures, will alone make the attendance at this exposition very great. This, to- gether with the startling rapidity with which the South is developing, makes it imperative that horti- culturists who would profit, and take their legiti- mate part in this development, should have exhibits at this the greatest gateway of the South. Recognizing the importance of the horticultural interest a place is offered for growing exhibits in the three planting spaces between the two roads and the two walks of the great main avenue of the ex- position. These planting spaces are divided into units of 1000 square feet each (which may be sub- divided). In each unit are two strips, one between sidewalk and road 14 feet wide and one outside of road 6 feet wide. Ground is thoroughly prepared and well fertilized. The Exposition Company will arrange with a competent gardener to be respons- ible for the care of the plants during the exposition period. A charge will be made for exhibition space, probably not less than five or more than ten cents per square foot. Early decisions are necessary, especially when hardy plants are concerned, as a year's growth be- fore the opening of the exposition is essential to make a creditable display, and such planting ought to be in place before April 1. Applications for growing exhibits should be filled out and returned immediately, as this space will be assigned on February 2 0. Tou can. of Sourse, with- draw at any time before the contract approved by both parties is accepted. Dealers in horticultural supplies and publishers of horticultural literature should also make early ap- plication (or space in order that their requirements may be considered in the design of buildings. WARREN H. MANNING, Landscape Designer for the Exposition. Norfolk, Va. Sciadopitys Verticellata. What we think is one of the most beautiful of coniferous evergreens is the Sciadopitys verticillata. It is not only a beautiful evergreen, but specimens of anv size are rare in collections. This is partly due to the exceeding slow growth of the tree. Let it be planted where one may, it seems all the same, so far as relates to its rate of growth. A length of six inches a year, we think, would be a fair average for it. Among the first to be planted in this country, we have understood, is one on the grounds of the late Josiah Hoopes, West Chester, Pa. It is repre- sented to be some twenty-five feet in height. The one we illustrate is but about nine feet, but we wish no better example of a fine specimen than it. It is growing on an estate at Villa Nova, Pa., the owner of which did not care that we should mention the Alongside of others we have seen growing, this one in the picture is much broader than usual for a tree of its height. We have one in mind nearly fifteen feet in height, and it is no more than three feet in diameter at the ground, resembling in out- line that of an American Arbor vitse. We did not txamine this tree when it was photographed, and it may be that it lost its leader when young, causing it to become more bushy than common; at any rate, we repeat that it is an uncommonly bushy, fine speci- men. It is usual to call the sciadopitys the Japanese umbrella pine, but in Europe it is often called Japanese parasol tree. It appears that there is some authority for the latter name, as the name itself, sciadopitys, is from the word skyas, a para- sol, and pitys, a fir tree, referring to the spreading whorl of leaves. When a tree of it reaches its full height, which is said to be over 100 feet, in Japan, it must be an inspiring sight to lovers of trees. There is but one species of Sciadopitys. verticillata. but there are variegated and other varieties of it. Wherever tried in this State it has proved en- tirely hardy; and it seems, too, to have no need of a protected place. All that we have seen are stand- ing out in fully exposed situations, and many of them (in high ground. Still, the high ground is rather in favor of many trees not considered hardy, the wood ripening well in such a position. But, certainly, after twenty-five or more years' experience with it, we can say we have never known of its being injured by cold; and all will agree with us that its beauty entitles it to a place on every lawn. JOSEPH MEEHAN. BOOKS RECEIVED. THE FIRST COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. — By Fred- erick W. Kelsey; 300 Pages. Fully Illustrated. Cloth Bound. Price, $1.25. Publishers, J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, 57 Rose Street, New York. This is an authentic, and graphically written his- tory of the Essex County, New Jersey, public parks, now one of the most important park systems in the country. The author, Frederick W. Kelsey, the well known nurseryman, was a member and vice-presi- dent of the first board of five commissioners selected to lay out the parks. He formulated the plan which was the basis of the subsequent legislation to pro- vide for the park system, for which the first appro- priation was $2,500,000. He is probably more fami- liar with the inception and workings of the enter- prise than any other person, and from his intimate knowledge of events is recognized as beins- especially well qualified to write this history. To the forcibly written narrative of events is added the interest of personal touch and experience. The book covers a period of ten years, from the first inception of the enterprise to the .practical com- pletion of some of the parks, and to date. It tells now both public opinion and legislation favored the project, and how these favorable conditions continued until the blighting infiuence of special interests be- came potential factors in the undertaking. It gives much information as to other park organizations, from Boston to San Francisco, and makes some con- cise recommendations of practical application to all park departments and other boards transacting pub- lic business. The facts are concisely and interestingly pre- sented, and the volume contains most valuable infor- mation, not only for creating and laying out new park systems, but timely suggestions for those already established. The book is beautifully illustrated with ten full- page halftone views of the different parks, and a County map in colors, showing at a glance the parks and proposed parkways. Copies of the book can be procured through The Florists' Exchange at the price named — $1.2 5, postpaid. Where the Small Exhibitor Stands. LTnder this caption our esteemed Boston conteni- porary takes us to task for having, in its opinion, drawn an erroneous deduction from some remarks appearing in President Fisher's address before the American Carnation Society relative to growers staging at our exhibitions "varieties that have little or no commercial value." Our conclusions may have been wrong, but in the printed philosophy of our contemporary we search in vain for something that elucidates President Fisher's actual meaning, which, on more leisurely reading, assisted by a conversation with the author, we find set forth in succeeding para- graphs of his address, to which we refer those inter- ested, including our critic. With this explanation, and willingly assuming the responsibility of tlie "rebuke" inadvertently attri- buted to President Fisher, and now called in ques- tion, we still maintain that the exhibition hall is no place to stage blooms of either new or standard varieties of carnations that are not of exhibition quality. They are not educational; their value for comparative purposes is almost nil, for it can only enlighten the exhibitor; while his exhibit is at the .same time but a tribute to his conceit and unfamil- iarity with prevailing conditions, the latter some- thing for which there is no excuse in these days. The wise man in the "day of small things" first familiar- ises himself with the present standard of the fiower he is endeavoring to improve, and waits until he has something worth looking at before placing it on the exhibition table. Thus does he avoid unfavor- able comment; adds to the excellence of the general display, not by inferiority, which is no credit to him, but by equality or superiority, which is; and puts himself in the position to profit by his patience, com- mon sense and enterprise. The carnation industry to-day is so extensive and the growers who raise flowers fit for the exhibition table so numerous, that, it appears to us, there is no room or need for a display of inferior stock of any kind at our exhibitions, especially at an annual show of the American Carnation Society. And while the society may tolerate the presence of low grade flowers at its exhibitions it does not, we think, court such exhibits. We are of the belief that the organi- zation would do itself no great harm — and exhibitors of the class whose cause our contemporary cham- pions, lots of good — were it to confine the exhibits at its annual meeting to flowers of the highest grade available. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. AMERICAN HOSE SOCIETY, AXNL'.VL PRO- CEDINGS AND BULLETIN, 1905. — This document contains the reports of the special meeting of the Boston members of the executive committee held on February 14, 1905; of the annual meeting and exhibition at Boston, March 23 and 24, 1905, with the papers read and discussed, the premiums awarded, etc.; of the meetings of the executive com- mittee at Hartford, Conn., June 19, 1905 and at Boston, on the same date. Special papers prepared for publication in the report are: "A Suggestion for Rose Growers," by Theodore Wirth. That gentle- man recommends that each grower of and dealer in outdoor roses set apart a piece of land, from a ciuar- ter of an acre up, in which to show in an attractive manner every year the most suitable roses for his special locality. Part of the cut flowers could be used to help pay for the expense of maintenance. "The Culture of Roses" is discussed by J. F. Huss, Hart- ford, Conn.; and "How Best to Supply Suflicient Ni- trogen to Rose Soil," by Alfred Burton, Chestnut Hill, Pa. The society's scale of points, and a list of roses for planting on the Massachusetts coast; to- gether with a list of the memlers are likewise pro- vided. A splendid portrait of President Alexander Montgomery forms the frontispiece. In a foreword the secretary says that one of th-e Jhief functions of the American Rose Society is to disseminate popular knowledge regarding the fiower. "If it (the society) can demonstrate to the public that rose gardens, giving blossoms in abundance from June 1 to November 1 in the latitude of Boston, Buffalo and Chicago, and able to withstand the Win- ter, with a reasonable protection, are easily possible, the demand for rose plants -ivill quickly reach un- heard-of proportions." The next annual meeting and exhibition of the American Rose Society take place at Boston, Mass., in connection with the Spring show of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, March 22 to 26. 1906. Copies of the premium list can be obtained from the secretary, Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Bos- ton. Address Wanted. NEWARK, N. J. — We i-i'Ci'ived enclosed with re- newal blank, a dollar bill with no name of sender. The envelope bears the Newark (N. J.) postmark, dated January 17, 1906. Will sender kindly give full name and address that proper credit may be given on our lists. The Influence of Flower Show Awards. In the course of an admirable address delivered by Dr. Whitmore at the recent banquet of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society, he made the following interesting remarks: "Practical men are made poetic by the beauty which is about them, and this love for the flower grows upon them and is transmitted to the children. Hence, societies are formed, and the gardeners vie with each other to create new and beautiful ideas in the cultivation of flowers. "Witness the constant rivalry for supremacy at the flower shows throughout our land. The struggle for prizes as a reward and recognition of their efforts. The cynic will say: 'Of what use are they? What do they bring? What are they worth?' What is a ribbon worth to a soldier? High thoughts, bright dreams, the ambition to create and improve. It is the desire of every true gardener to succeed, and every success brings a betterment of his condition. It does not coine without care and thought. Before anyone can be an artist in his art. he must first be a workman at his trade, and it is only by giving atten- tion to this diversified and compreliensive study that these possibilities are required. Thus many men are florists, but the want of thoroughness in their early studies is always apparent. This thought should be an incentive to stimulate the gardener to renewed efforts for the mastery of hia profession." Fberuary 10, 1908 ^ThePlorists' Exchange 173 OUR READERS' VIEWS Worms Attacking Stocks. Editor Florists' Exc-hangt.': 1 notice in your number of January liU, Ques- tion Box, page 7 9, M. B. seems to have the same trouble with his stocks as ourselves. We have now waged warfai'e against these worms. First we fumi- gated over night; next morning we noticed this killed a goodly number, though not all. Second, we sprayed with a tea made of tobacco and quassia wood. This will kill any insect that eats poisoned vegetation. We would advise M. B. not to give up the fight, but to keep on applying, either dry or in liquid furin, some arsenical poison diluted. J. B. Fredrickson. X. B. American Carnations in England. Editor Florists' Exchange. The enclosed cutting will convey to your reader.- some idea of the manner in wliich American raised carnations are gaining in favor in England. The plants referred to were grown in pots, I saw them at Mr. Rothschild's place last Summer, and even at that time the plants were a revelation of what really can be done by pot culture under good management.. JAMES FRASER. New Jersey. At the Royal Horticultural Society's Show at St. Vincent's Hall a gold medal was awarded for a grand exhibit of Winter-tlowering carnations sent by J. Jen- nings, gardener to Mr. Leopold de Rothschild. The plants were shown as grown in pots, and The Garden says, "the group was of an instructive nature and de- cidedly attractive. Large blocks of such as Eiachant- ress, pink; Harry Fenn, crimson; Purity. La Grandesse, and Governor Low^ndes, w^hite- flowered varieties; America, scarlet; Flamingo, intense crimson scarlet; Margins, a deep pink shade; Mrs. Lawson; and Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild were finely shown. A gold medal was deservedly aw^arded this fine exhibit." Carnation My Maryland. Editor Flori.stK' Exchang*': We enclose herewith copy of letter recently received from one of our customers, who had a few plants of My Maryland on trial. We might say that the plants in question were from late propa- gated stock, and not large when delivered in Septem- ber last. We have every faith in My Maryland, and believe that it will succeed in the majority of places. As a constant and prolific yielder of high grade bloom.^ it is absolutely without a rival in its color at our place. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.. Oakland. Md. Gentlemen: You will likely call to mind that last Fall about Septeniber, my brother-in-law, Mr. J. O. Devries, while on a visit to your place, bought of you six plants of My Maryland carnation, and a little later he placed an order with you for 100 rooted cuttings for delivery this Spring, of the same variety. This order was placed in my name, and you were requested to ad- vise me before making the shipment. I have read in the Florists' Review reports which were not favorable to Mv Maryland in several localities. It is with satisfaction that I can say that the tew plants we bought of you have all along shown up strong and hardy, and to-day have on them about two dozen blooms and buds, with strong stems fully two feet in length, and stand without supports: the flowers are of grand size, and average from three to four inches. Our florist. Mr. Chas. Rhodes, has put the plants to several severe tests, and now says in his opinion they are the strongest of any variety he has in the houses. Knowing that vou have had some unfavorable reports en My Maryland, I feel that it is due you to let you know how well we are pleased with it, and the strong hardy growth the plants have made with us. I will further state that if it would be of any benefit to you, to have vour friends and customers s^'e these plants as they now stand in our house, it will be a pleasure to have them visit our place, corner of Garrison and Oak- ford avenues, Arlington, Md. Our Mr. Rhodes will show them the plants, and give them his opinion of the same. I will state that we have not let it be known that we have this variety in our house up to this time. Wishing you continuous success with this new p|ant, I am, very truly yours, A. J. TORMEY. Novelties. Editor Florists' Exchange: The catalogues of seeds and plants Lssued con- tain mainly so little that is different from the pre- ceding ones, that were it not for one consideration there would seem no warrant for the expen.se of new ones every year. I mean by that one consideration, the annual list of novelties. The novelties offered in this season's catalogues are nearly as numerous as ever. There is perhaps nothing unusually sensa- tional, but manv of them are apparently of such merit that will cause them to be largely purchased. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, offers in this season s list many things in seeds and plants that promise to be decided improvements on the varieties already grown. In plants there are: Astilbe Davidii. This is a hardy plant growing from 5 to 6 feet high; the numerous stems rise from a tuft of graceful foliage. The stems are decorated with feathery plumes of rose-violet flowers during July and August. Other new hardy plants include Acanthus Caroli Alex- andri- Gyp.sophila paniculata fl. pi.; Helenium grand- icephalum cuprum: Helianthus sparsifolius, several tested novelties in digitalis and delphinium. "W-hat will be welcomed fully as much as any of the fore- going is a new early flowering clematis, C. montana grandiflora, which comes into bloom in April con- tinuing well into May. This together with its strong and rapid growth ought to universally commend it. The flowers are pure white and tliey appear in such profusion that the plant is completely covered. There are also in this catalogue several new intro- ductions in hardy azaleas, valuable acquisitions to the list of things now available for outdoor planting. M. Work of S. A. F. Peony Committee. Editor Florists' Exchange: I do not know whether or not the enclosures will be of sufficient interest for your columns; it not, no harm will be done. Mr. Bisset is an active and very useful member of the Peony Committee. He has an excellent collection under his charge at "Twin Oaks," Washington, D. C, and with his wide- awake interest in the peony we may feel confident that he will do all he possibly can to aid in straight- ening out the peony nomenclature which the Peony Committee of the S. A. F. and the American Peony Society are trying to disentangle. EDWIN LONSDALE. The enclosures follow: I am glad to be able to enclose a list of peonies grown at the Department of Agriculture that has taken me several weeks to get. However, it will show you what has been done already, and I am still in hopes of being able to have them add to the collection; indeed they have almost promised me to do so, as soon as funds are available. If you can suggest any additions they can make, or what would be of benefit to the S. A. F.. I feel sure it would be carried out. As you say, the Department of Agriculture is carry- ing on a great work, a work that we should be proud of. and give them all the encouragement we can. They do make some mistakes, but it is not done intentionally, ihey do the best they know how and often one litth- discovery they make makes amends for all the little mistakes made. Signed, PETER BISSET. The following peonies have been turned over to Professor L. C. Corbelt. to care for at Arlington farm- One plant of each of the 76 kinds named: Maria Kelw^y Whitleyi plena Agnes Mary Kelway Prince Prosper i Lady Curzon Lady Carrington Princess Beatrice Sir T. J. Lipton Mrs. Chamberlain Princess May Mountebank Queen Victoria Festiva Maxima Miss Salway Princess Irene luinch of Perfume Duke of Clarence Millais I^ady Beresford Tinted Venus Limosel Miss Brice Paderewski Nominata Mme. Calot Calliphon Torquemada Duke of Devonshire Glory of Somerset Baroness Schroeder Prince of Wales The Bride Ijeonard Kelway Ella Christine Kelway Dorothy Welsh Cyclops Alonzo Sainfoin ; Grtzzel Muir Venus Solfaterre Duchess of Sutherland Lottie Collins Mr. Manning Kelway's Queen Queen of the May Helena . Lady Cecilia Rose I Joan Seaton Viscount Cross Princess Christian Lyde [ Princess of Wales Water Lily ] Lady Gwendolyn Cecil Princess Dhuleep Singh Mrs. Asquith Cendrillon Stanley Alton Locke Prince George Argus Cognita Hesperus Duchess of Teck Amiable Autumnus ' Lady Bramwell Humei White Cavalleria Rusticana Summer Day Emily Moonbeam Clothos Reine des Francaises Opiter The California Fuchsia. Editor Florists" Exchange: Mr. J. Woodward Manning's comment on the behavior of the California fuchsia, in Massachusetts, we read with interest. We recognized at once when we first attempted the culture of tltis plant, that the most hardy strains must be secured to commence with. We therefore collected all of our old original stock from the highest altitudes, and from the coldest and most forbidding localities. There are many types of this plant, even in the wild state; there being a yellow flowered, also a white flowered form. But these colors are very rare. Lender cultivation there is a chance to greatly im- prove this plant in hardiness as well as in profusion of bloom. It is very susceptible to bud variation in the right localities, and many new and rare forms could be secured in this way. It is our aim and ef- fort to work up an extremely hardy type of this plant, and we will mail Mr. Manning, in March, a few plants of our hardy stock, and would like hi.^ report through this paper later. Being such a marvelouslv pretty plant, it is well worth an effort to give it protection, in localitie,s. where it cannot now stand the severe Winters. As it was proving hardy over so wide a range of ter- ritory, we were led to believe it would be entirely hardy over most of the Eastern States. We have collected many new and rare types of plants in the Blue Mountains of Oregon, the various mountain ranges of Nevada, and on the Eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevadas. At these altitudes and localities, it is nothing uncommon to have a temper- ature of from 10 to 20 degrees below zero. By col- lecting plants from such localities it is quite possible that thev will stand the severe cold of the New Eng- land and Middle States. S. L. WATKINS. Grizzly Flats, Cal. An Afterthought on the Carnation Society's Convtntion. Editor Florist's Exchange: After reading the reports of tlie past convention of the Carnation Society, and weighing the different opinions, also considering your editorial on the pro- posed plan of certificating in the future, I wish to give my views on this matter. I have come to two conclusions: that the carnation to-day runs in types, just like roses, geraniums, chrysanthemums, etc., do. For instance, taking chrysanthemums; the Ameri- cans mainly supply the commercial types; France, England and Australia eclipse us in show varieties. The Bruant type of geraniums is the most desirable for outdoor use; the English round-flowering vari- eties are the easiest .sold for collections on account of size and beauty. In roses, we have the hybrids, teas, climbers, etc., each type distinct and useful In its way. The carnation, I have observed, is running more and more each year in this way. Every seedling grower seems to have a certain type or strain. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, Enchantress, and their sports, are every florist's stand-by, and growing the.se two varieties in their different colors, we can take things easy, and await further developments. This type of carnation is the most desirable from every point of view, and should be employed largely in future crossings. The type of Norway, Genevieve Lord, Governor Lowndes, etc., is splendid for Summer and Fall blooming, but is most unprofitable for Winter use. In the maroon section, perfection has almost been reached in The President, Octoroon and Harry Fenn, which show again a distinct type. Now we come to types to which Fiancee, Enquirer, and a few others belong. These types seem to show that we should not buy the carnations which score the highest, as they have proven to be, like the race-horse which cro.sses the wire first and then collapses from sheer exhaustion after the finish, the finish being the cer- tificate. The certificate is most misleading, and has done a great deal of harm; and with Mrs. Lawson, En- chantress and their sports in every grower's hands, the seedling grower of the future will find it hard to sell on certificates. Why not do away with certi- ficates, and instead let every introducer give a cer- tain guarantee as to a new variety's faults and virtues? This is done in other lines and can be done in our business. A boiler maker has to give us a certain guarantee as to capacity and stability of his boiler. The watchmaker gives us a binding guarantee even on a dollar watch. Such a delicate thing as a kodak film is guaranteed to do certain things in a certain time; and so can a guarantee as to the producing quality, number of split blooms, cropping, health of plants, etc., be given with our carnations. And let the size gf bloom and color be the only things that should seek the sanction of the society. A grower with a variety of sterling merit (and such are badly wanted) should not hesitate to bind himself, to a certain degree, to give value for the money received from the buyer. There is too much "frenzied finance" about the seedling business to- day. It seems a. custom to exhibit the finest flow- ers, get a certificate, and sell the poorest cuttings. I received once, in the beginning of April, a variety ordered a year ahead, the cuttings being of the worst quality. I complained, and the answer came: "The demand was too large; the best we can do." In July I visited the place, and found about 5,000 plants growing in the field, twice topped, a large block of .same being offered in August and Septem- ber at the same price I was charged for the leav- ings. These tricks are practiced and should be cut out. The certiflcate on such goods looks like a giant humbug. Just one word more: referring to the remark of "Mountain Farmers" as to selling Fiancee at $6, I received some the other day at that price, and only got the top cuttings rooted; the cream, (or real plant) being retained by the seller, I suppose to sell in the Fall from the fleld. Seedling growers, sell your varieties on their hon- est merits, and not on certificates; and you will get the thanks of every grower in the world! HENRY BICHHOLZ. Waynesboro. Pa. [ (j^faituarg J ^ George R. Geiger. George R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa., died at his home in that borough, Sunday morning, January 2 8, after two months' illness of pneumonia. His age was forty- nine years. Deceased came to Nazareth from Lan- caster about ten years ago and was the proprietor of nine greenhouses and conducted a successful flor- ist's business. He belonged to the Odd Fellows, was a member of the school board of the borough and took a keen interest in public affairs. He is survived by his widow and seven children, and a brother Harry, who lives in Philadelphia. 174 The Florists' Bxchange AMONG THE GROWERS. Poehlmann Bros., Morton Grove, 111. It matters not from whence he hails, it matters not of previous environment, it matters not of na- tural predilection, it is as sure as fate that the settler in Chicago will soon become imbued with the all pervading spirit of expansion which is omnipresent and universal in the surroundings, it is everywhere. It is as evident in the newspaper vender and the toy pedler, and, as predominant and untrammelled, ex- cept by financial limitations which in many cases are yet to be overcome, as it is in the sturdy brain of the packer or railroad magnate, who has forced himself to the top, largely by the means of this prevalent characteristic of enterprise, enthusiasm, and expansion. From the printer's devil to the managing editor, from the janitor to the bank president, it is in every nook and corner and by outsiders it is charged that even the census enumerator is not free from it. It is impossible to say whether it is contagious or in- fectious but suffice it to assert that no toxine can pre- vent its captivating and for ever possessing the per- son who comes to live in the mercantile atmosphere of this hustling, bustling metropolis. Under such stimulating associations, it is perhaps only in accord with the natural trend of events that the florist business in the vicinity of Chicago, should iTiake such good prodigious strides as have been wit- nessed here within the past two decades, and to which the history of the profession can furnish no comparison. Twenty-five years ago Adolph Poehlmann was working at the florist's trade in the vicinity of Bos- ton, Mass., in the employ of some of the old timer.s, then in the embryo of commercial horticulture, but now reckoned among the war horses, the veterans of the business on this continent. Divining the great future of the middle "West and sharing the estimable and universal ambition of being his "own boss," the young man came here and located at Morton Grove, a pleasant suburb, about tifteen miles from the heart of the city, where he conducted a successful business as a grower of cut flowers, expanding as the years passed on, until about fifteen years ago he was joined in the business by his two brothers August and John. After ten years a corporation was formed of which John Poehlmann is president; Adolph Poehlmann. vice-president; and August Poehlmann, secretary and treasurer; and the twenty-five thousand square feet of glass of 1890 rebuilt and steadily increased until at the present time they are the possessors of one of the great establishments of the United States, embracing eight hundred thousand square feet of glass with the ground prepared and the material procured for the erection of two hundred and fifty thousand additional square feet this coming Spring, increasing the total area to, approximately, twenty- five acres. The greenhouses are in two sections, plant A, of which August Poehlmann is manager, William Scott, foreman of the rose and other sections, excepting the carnation department, of which 6. W. French is in charge; and plant B, situated about a quarter of a mile distant under the management of Adolph Poehlmann, with James Novak as foreman. Plant A consists of thirty-seven houses from 200 to 500 feet in length, in full sight of and but a minute's walk from the station. Entering at the door nearest the depot, a sight to thrill the heart of the horticulturist, when seven houses, each 500 feet in length without partitions, forming an immense field of healthy, thrifty carnations, is opened to view. Mr. French who is foreman here has been with the con- cern for many years, is a specialist in this line, and may well rank as an authority on the divine flower. About 85000 plants were housed this season and too much cannot be said of the appreciation they have shown of the treatment meted out to them. One es- pecially noticeable point was the intense color of the I^awsons, attributable it is said, to the ingredients of the soil. The varieties grown here are Lawsons of the original, variegated, white and red strains. Queen, Governor Wolcott. I^ady Bountiful. The Belle, Cardi- nal, Flamingo, Elsie Martin. Enchantress. Fiancee, Prosperity, Mrs. M. A. Patten, White Cloud and Harlowarden. The chrysanthemums of vthioh sev- eral houses are grown, arc also under the charge of Mr. French. William Scott, who Is now on his second year with the firm, has general supervision of the rest of the plant, containing many houses of roses, 15 being de- voted to Beauty and five to tea roses, and a iarge assortment of miscellaneous stock including stevia, Holland bulbs, antirrhinum, mignonette (N. T. Mar- ket and Machet), smilax, asparagus, and 50.000 longiflorum lilies. The asparagus house is 5 9 ft wide, 200 ft. long. Ifi ft. to the gutter and 24 ft. to the ridge. A double decked arrangement of growing Asparagus Sprengerii seen here is ingenious, econom- ical and successful. A box one foot wide and of the same depth Is run the whole length of the house well up to the glass, on either side of which Is a similar box, the top of which is a foot below the bot- tom of the upper one, and the inside edges of the lower ones coming directly under the outside edges of the top one. This works to a charm. Plant B. contains 17 houses all devoted to roses except one which is used for chrysanthemums. In the Fall, and later, for rose stock. The varieties grown are American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Golden Gate, Richmond, Uncle John, Perle, Sunrise, K. A. Victoria and General MacArthur. ninety thousand plants in all. Everything throughout the Poehlmann Bros.' es- tablishment appeared in excellent condition. Spur tracks run direct to the houses from the railroad and all the latest devices are in use for heating and watering. A 40,000 gallon water tank is supplied by a compressed air pump with water from a driven well, 198 feet deep. The coal bin In plant A holds thirty car loads of coal. By a simple arrangement of valves, any of the benches may be given liquid manure at the same time that water is supplied to others. A fully equipped machine shop forms an important adjunct to the establishment. The oldest house on the place has been built within five years and every bench is cleaned out each season, all woodwork white-washed, and new soil introduced. It is a self-evident fact that the motto of this concern is, "Cleanliness," and no search is required to demonstrate that It is lived up to and that it pays. The salesroom In Chicago Is In charge of John Poehlmann and is at 35-37 Randolph street. The John Foehltnann'of Foehmnann Bros., Chicago. goods are shipped continuously from the greenhouses and half a dozen employees are kept busy at this important end of the business. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Rhlnebeck's (N. Y.) Violet Industry. Fifteen years ago. says the Kingston (N. Y. ) Leader, there were three violet houses in Rhinebeck and 1,000 square feet of glass covered the plants; to- day the number of houses in Rhinebeck and there- abouts is 142. The growers own 437,850 square feet of glass. Under these roofs 712,150 plants produce 35,607,500 flowers annually, representing an annual income of $180,000 for a season's production. The assessed value of all violet property in the town and village is $68,841, the real value $204,733. In the 140 houses about 300 persons are employed, except during the Summer. The average house measures 24x150 feet and in such houses 6,000 plants are set out. About 20 tons of coal will keep such a house in proper temperature which must not exceed 60 de- grees In day time, and it can run down to 40 degrees at night. The first pickings are made in September and the season ends in April. WINDOW GLASS. — The market has stift-ened somewhat as the result of the move to organize glass manufacturers. The demand, however, shows prac- tically no increase. It is thought that the proposed combine will not be effected as originally planned, particularly among the makers of hand made glass, as there is a probability there will be little hand ma'.e glass in the market at the expiration of the contract, which is December 31, 1911. Local trade Is quiet and quotations are unchanged, as follows: First three brackets, single, 90 and 20 per cent, discount: all other sizes, single and double thick, 90 and 10 per cent, discount. — METAL WORKER. Impressions of the Boston Meeting of the American Carnation Society. (Read before the Florists' Cliih of Philadelphia. Fel ruary 6, 1906, by Secretary Albert M. Herr.) When the meeting of the American Carnation Society is mentioned the first thought and the first question is, "How was the exhibition?" In view of this fact, the exhibition will receive our first consid- eration. The entries for this exhibition ecHpsed all previous efforts in that line, and had not Dame Nature freaked off Into a week of May weather, just pre- ceding the meeting, there would have been half again as many flowers .staged in Boston as were pre- viously staged at one time or place in the world, (we are now considering carnations only). Accustomed as this society is to a blizzard as part of Its program for the week, it seemed doubly unusual to see exhibitors throw flowers aside be- cause they had heated in transit, and to hear others say, "we did not care to risk our flowers for travel- ing In such soft weather." Yet such were the facts in the case, and fully 20,000 flowers were not staged that would have been under more favorable con- ditions. In spite of all these drawbacks the show In a small measure eclipsed in quantity all previous simi- lar exhibitions, but the continued warm weather of January brought the quality of the blooms below their normal average for this season of the year, and with the exception of the improvement in the newer varieties over the older sorts, the standard of the flowers shown was not as high as at some former shows. Had not the hall been almost ideal for the keeping of carnations this would have been more noticeable, but even with these soft flowers tbe ex- hibition was better the second day than any exhibi- tion this society has ever held, and the sleepy, sick looking flowers usually in evidence the second day were conspicuous by their absence. In the contest for the certificate of merit only two scored up to the point of award; these were F. R. Pierson Co.'s Winsor and John Reimel's, Winsome, both of them of a beautiful pink color — a color we stand very much in need of, as we are running very low on profitable varieties in this shade. It is to be hoped they show up as well on the benches of the men who buy them as they did on the exhibition tables. Those varieties that did not .score high enough for a certificate are not of necess- ity inferior sorts, as here again the weather was to blame, and many of those entered were too soft to be done full justice by the judges, who had to judge what they had before them. In the Lawson medal class the gold medal went to C. W. Ward, with the variety Elsa Struss, an- other one of the pink shades we are looking for. The color of this variety scored high by daylight, and would have, scored higher under the electric light, as it certainly did light up handsomely. The silver medal went to Pierson's Winsor, another feather in its cap; the bronze medal to C. W. Ward's Robert Craig. This one will soon need another cap to hold all of its feathers. To mention all of the new named and numbered sorts that were up for exhibition only would simply mean confusion: but several of them were so strik- ing as to demand recognition In a paper of this sort. The first of these was Rob Roy, exhibited by Daille- douze Brothers. It is a phenomenally large white that is destined to make a sensation If ever It Is put on the market. Another one In this class was a bright yellow so distinct as to be the first variety to catch your eye In looking over the hall: Its fine color and fine stem will no doubt make it some day- a standard yellow. Still another was Peter Fisher's Evangeline, In color a rather dull salmon, but fine in form, substance and stem. A Boston retailer whispered In confidence that the color was just what the people want. Under electric light it is a hand- some thing, but In daylight I would not be one of the people. Mr. Fi.sher's Beacon looks like a winner in the scarlet class, and If any or all of the three scarlets now being introduced fall into the same grave as Fiancee we will have this one for future trial. Patten & Co.'s Mikado Is a fancy flower for a fancy trade and one well worth a trial. S. J. Goddard's Helen Goddard jumped Into favor at once with the inost of us as a successor to Wm. Scott and Mrs. Frances Joost. There were a host of other good ones on exhibition, but all of this has been chronicled in the trade papers, and it would simply make you tired to hear them all over again. In the standard sorts among the whites Lady Bountiful led all of the others, and it well merits this lead. Enchantress formed almost one-third of the show; in fact for the .sake of the general effect of the exhibition there were too many of the lighter colors. Mrs. Lawson was not so much in evidence as in former years, and the prize for the best one hundred blooms In this class was awarded to Peter Fisher with the variety Nelson Fisher. In the Scott shade of pink cla.ss there was prac- tically nothing doing. Fiancee, the queen of last year's exhibition, was conspicuous by its absence, and we will have to look to the present season's introductions to fill the gap in this class. The same is true of scarlets; there was nothing striking to show excepting this season's introductions, and ap- parently they are all good. In crimsons. Ward and Dailledouze can grow The President and Crin^son Glow and make money from them in the New York market. Other cities draw the line at Harry Fenn and do not want too many of them. Yellow varie- gated has found no successor to Buttercup, and Buttercup is too old to travel to the exhibition. If February 10, 1906. The Rlorist-s' Exchange 175 it is not entirely defunct. Eldorado was the only variety in this cla.ss. In white variegated Mrs. M. A. Patten and Variegated Lawson had the field to themselves. Lawson cranks claim there is nothing like the "Lawson," and they are not far wrong, no matter whether it is a white, variegated, light pink, dark pink or any other color. In this latter class Prosperity and iVIikado had the field to themselves. The arrangements for staging the flowers quickly and without contusion were well made; and the coffee and sandwich feature in the hall as a pre- liminary to Boston hospitality was certainly ap- preciated by these hard workers, who had until one p. m. to stage their flowers. The rearrangement for effect after they had all been staged in classes made things very confusing for the judges, and delayed the work fully half an hour. Six judges worked on this exhibition for almost three hours, and they did not waste any time. As to the business meetings they are worth more consideration than most of the members give them. Several innovations were made that will no doubt be record-markers for Boston. The principal one of these is, that in the future certificates of merit will be given only after a variety has scored up to the proper figure on the exhibition table, and is again scored by a committee of three under a scale of points yet to be adopted and adapted 4.0 the scoring of the variety in the greenhouses of the originator. It was also proposed that the growers of new varie- ties for introduction should keep a record of the number of blooms of the vai'iety cut per square foot, and the price it brings in their market, and publish these records at intervals during the season. By this double method of checking up a new variet> the society hopes to avoid the introduction of fail- ures, as it deeply deplores the loss of time, money and space through the failure of so many of the newer introductions. The paters read were all valuable in their respec- tive lines, but the di.scussion of them was so meager that it came pretty near being nothing at all. The attendance at the opening meeting in the evening filled the large hall we had for a meeting room; the next day it dropped off about 90 per cent., the show holding about the half of these, and the other half sight-seeing either in the city or among the surrounding growers. This loss of attendance could be partially overcome, if the growers were to arrange a program of visiting for the first day, re- turning about 4.30 p. m., the hall always being closed from 1.30 to about 4.30 for judging. Another pro- gram could be arranged for Friday. This visiting of the growers being a legitimate part of the session should be arranged so as not to conflict with the bu.siness sessions. One lasting impression of this Boston meeting will be the nearness with which we came to losing the special railroad rate of a fare and one third. Our attendance by rail at these meetings is so close to the hundred mark required that every one who attends should buy a ticket on the certificate plan. It is very little trouble and means the saving of a lot of money to some of us. Philadelphia and New York were the chief sinners at this meeting. Another impression to the visitor was the lack of a registration book, and a place for the proper re- ceipt of mail and telegrams. This was no doubl simply an oversight on the part of the local club and the president through whom such affairs are ar- ranged. The banquet was a royal finish to a very profitable and enjoyable meeting, and the few disappointment.'^ always incidental to such meetings, are soon forgot- ten in the nxemory of the host of pleasant ones; and we are now all looking forward to the next meeting in Toronto for 1907. One word about this Toronto meeting. It ought to be a rousing gathering and a good exhibition. Toronto is easily reached from both the East and the West, and our President-elect is the sort of man who will leave nothing undone that will add to the pleasure and profit of the members attending this meeting. He has already secured the transporta- tion of all cut flowers for the exhibition through the customs free of duty and without the delay usual in such cases. If there Is no other reason for coming, the mere fact that you will meet President- elect John H. Dunlop, of Toronto, Ont., is an all sufficient one. florist, had some excellent blooms on exhibition all four days of the show. Silver Wedding. Mrs. Perrin, Modesto. Mrs. Weeks, being exceptionally well done. W. L. Reese, one of the crack growers, was so pressed with business that he was forced to neglect his chrysanthemums and it told on the quality of his flowers, which have always been up to the best. Mr. Reese is considered the best grower in the South. In Class B, Mr. Hickman has caught the idea and if it was not for impairing the premium list by hav- ing no competition in this class, he could step Into Class A and give the professionals a "run for their money." The "out of town" exhibitors had some good flowers entered and carried away some Waco money. The day set apart for cut flowers other than chrysanthemums brings out a display of roses, Mexi- can morning glories, etc., that are certainly fine, for Texas is the home of roses. The judge never really begins to perspire until the reception tables appear on the premium list. Imagine if you can, six or eight ladies, all full of tasty arrangement, vieing with each other to ar- range a reception table, with all the beautiful things to command that a city affords. Probably the next best feature of the show after the flowers are considered, is the original designing it is not to be wondered at, that the Eagles knew on whom to call for their decoration. HARRY P. GOOD, Judge. Springfield, Ohio. Our London Letter. IIY A. HEMSLEY. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — The season Is nearly over and it is Interesting to note that all our market grow- ers of an.v repute have been on the look out for improvements. There is no longer the same tenacity to cling to old sorts, though a few remain favorites. The show organized for market growers was a great success, and certainly one of the most instructive displays we have had during the season. Taking the sorts most worthy of note, in whites, Mrs. J. Thomp- son was very prominent, but Mrs. F. Judson. an incurved Japanese, was one of the best things seen. Our florists are inclined to favor this section more than ever; not the perfect dressed blooms as shown in the ordinary competitive classes, but those of moderate size. One of the finest yellows, for Christmas trade, is Nagoya; but Mr.Davis of Fram- Texas State Flower Show. A Belated Report Sickness has prevented an earlier write up of the tenth annual flower show at Waco, Texas. Did you ever see a team hitched to a heavily laden wagon stick fast in the mud? Well that Is the condition of affairs at the opening of this tenth annual show. Did you ever see a fellow come along with a fresh team, and hitch on to the fellow's team that was stuck and pull him out? That Is what the president and citizens of Waco did for the show the past month. To the management of the president, Mrs. P. R. Hengst, is due In a great measure the success of the show. Old time exhibitors had an infec- tion of "flower show fever" and all are to be repre- sented in the show next season. It was the biggest thing the biggest State In the Union ever had In the way of a flower exhibit, and after paying up old debts that have accumulated for the past two years, the society has about six hundred dollars in the treasury. The chrysanthemums, of course, were the great attraction and some of the growers can step into the professional class at any time. Chas. Meyer, the Group of H. J. Jones, Winner of targe Gold Medal at December, 1905, Show of National Chrysanthemum Society, England. and arrangement, mechanically and florally com- bined. The old wind mill designed by Chas. Meyer, with its great arras running day and night, was unique, also his terraced entrance to a cottage made of green moss and growing plants. The miniature driveways and the perfect model of a modern home in miniature size, flower beds, pines, borders, etc., was the work of James Wolfe, the florist, and showed great landscape skill. "Greater Waco" as depicted by Mrs. Plunkett, ex-president of the so- ciety, was by far the most original exhibit in the hall. It was a foresight into what the city may expect when the Brazos River is made navigable as far as Waco. The long tank of water with miniature steamboat loaded with cotton, sugar, etc., was moored safely to a dock, where the small delivery wagons were backed up to receive their freight. Crossed by a suspension bridge, it led to East Waco, where the city has a chance for expansion. The literary clubs also took a very active part and their exhibits were exceptionally original and beautiful. The secret orders also took a hand in the show, and the Golden Eagles' booth, designed and decorated bv Miss Anna Wolfe, was by far the most handsome exhibit In the hall, receiving first prize, to which it was justly entitled. Miss Wolfe received first prize for original design, representing the State of Texas at the St. Louis Exposition, and field, sends me blooms of Mrs. G. Beech which should prove an even better thing. This latter re- cently received a first-class certificate, and a remark- • able circumstance was that at the same time Mrs. Swinburne, from which the above sported, gained the distinction at the same meeting. H. J. Jones sends me blooms of this which are very fine, and from its freedom It is sure to make a good market variety. Yellow Lord Brooke Is a very deep golden yellow; and Old Gold, from Messrs Wells & Co., will make a good market sort. I find no very great improvement In bronze varie- ties. At the market show Messrs. Cragg, Harrison & Cragg staged Mrs Cooper, which took first honors. In crimsons, Mathew Hodson, came first but was run close by Violet Lady Beaumont. E. J. Brooks Is likely to prove of value; it has been good all through the season. In late pink varitles. MlIe.'L. Charvet is a favorite, also Framfleld pink; and at the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society, Messrs R. H. Bath, Wisbech, showed, Dr. Enguehard, which gained an award of merit. I hear from several growers that this latter variety will take a first place tor late work. Some of the London florists are advocating the more extensive culture of single varieties. We are now getting some much Improved kinds but they are too numerous to give names to them. 176 The Florists' Exchange CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. J^rnce^\Tyl"w nl^so^^^ ancepsst^llaT grown by Arthur Bodwell, scored 95 talk He said in part, the necessary requirements points. A vase of Euphorbia .lacquinEeflora, grown o growing good vege ables are proper soil, good , by Peter Duff, received 9 5 po nts. The judges were seed thorough • cultivation, and careful attention. , Chas. H. Totty, Arthur Herrington and Robejt M. The soil for mo.st vegetables .should be of a sandy Schultze. Some New York State ^PPles were dis- nature, with a good subsoil for drainage. A soil played by J. B. Davis, who had recently been to the of this character is specially adapted for such crops nurserymen's convention at Rochester. Short ad- as lettuce, spinach, radishes, beets, cucumbers, as- dresses were made by Messrs. Totty, Herrington paragus, rhubarb, parsnips, peas, beans, tomatoes and early cabbages, while a heavier clay subsoil was better for such crops as onions, late cabbages, cel- ery and Summer lettuce. The light, sandy soil can be" cultivated much more readily than the heavy soils, and will produce two and three crops a sea- son, while the heavy soil, in most cases, produces only one. He recommended heavy fertilizing, and said that 2 0 to 30 cords of stable manure per acre .should be used and that when a second crop was I grown the same land should receive some special I fertilizer suitable to the crops to be grown. In the course of the discussion which followed the open remarks, in reply to a question, Mr. Rawson stated that he had found the arc electric light beneficial in the growing of lettuce under glass, ' and that he was now experimenting with a current of electricitv in the soil which promises to be of still greater' benefit. He said he would be glad to show the difference of two lettuce houses, one elec- trically treated, the other not. There was a marked difference in favor of the former. He said the matter was still in the experimental stage, and hoped in the course of a year to report results New Bulb House of Rowehl & Granz, HicksvUle, I,. I. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB DINNER.— The nineteenth annual dinner of the club took place at the St. Denis Hotel, on Saturday evening, February 3, over fifty persons being present. President John Scott opened the post-prandial proceedings by intro- ducing as toastmaster Patrick O'Mara, "a man gifted beyond the ordinary for such a position, one to whom we all delight to listen, one who never fails to please and instruct." Mr. O'Mara on rising received an ovation. After the applause had subsided, he proposed a silent toast to the departed, which was drunk standing. Speaking of the club as a body Mr. O'Mara said it ranked second to none in the country; not because of the material that is in it, but because of the up-to-date, wide-awalie spirit that animates all that the New York Florists' Club is doing. It was only at the recent Carnation Society's convention that the club's method of making awards was held up as an example well worthy of being followed. He .said the club the present year intended having a series of papers read by men competent to speak on the subjects selected. At the meeting in February carnations would be the theme and the speaker C. W. Ward; at the March meeting orchids would be the subject, to be dealt with by George V. Nash of the New York Botanical Gardens, and so on. So that he looked forward to a most successful year. Mr. Nash who was present as the guest of the club, was then introduced by Mr. O'Mara. He spoke on "The Relation of Botanical Gardens to Horticul- ture." He characterized the scientific side of botani- cal garden work as that which dealt with cold, hard, stubborn facts; in the study of the anatomy, the physiology, and the pathology of plants, plant breed- ing and the closely related study of plant mutation. He thought many of the so-called hybrids in culti- \ation were more the results of mutation than hy- Ijridization. The horticultural side miglit be termed the warm side tiiat appeals to the gesthetic and art- istic tastes, that takes up the cold facts of the scienti- hc side, clothes them in living forms and presents them to the world to gratify the higher feelings of humanity at large. Mr. Nash in closing, made a plea for more varied collections of plants in private and public establishments. Mr. O'Mara then presented to retiring president Frank H. Traendly, a diamond pin, the gift of tlie members, as a slight token of the esteem in which he is held, and of their appreciation of his work dur- *, ,, -i ing his two terms in office. Mr. Traendly suitably more fully. Referring to sterilization of the soil, replied, adding that the other oflScers and members iMr. Rawson .said that after eight years experience deserved a large share of the credit for the achieve- Vt had proved most satisfactory and the most pro- ments attained. He said he belfeved the day was fitable thing he had tried in the greenhouse. He not far distant when the club would institute a ' waiting list, so great would be the desire of every progressive florist to join it. The next speaker was E. V. Hallock of Queens, who talked interestingly on horticultural matters generally, Paul Jones in particular and other topics, .and proposed a toast to President Scott which was drunk with a will. He was followed by Treasurer Weathered, to whom the toastmaster assigned the subject "Moneywort, or Lysimachia nummularia Rockefelleriana." Mr. Weathered spoke with much feeling as he recalled the fact that out of the nine- teen dinners of the club he had only missed one, adding that the present was probably the last at which he should speak as an officer. His remark that he hoped to see the younger generation, now taking liold of club affairs, succeed in erecting a home over whose portal would be inscribed the words "New York Florists' Club; Welcome," was received with great enthusiasm. No body had done more unself- ish work on behalf of horticulture than the New York Florists' Club (applause). James T. -Scott spoke for "The Drummer," Alex. Wallace of the Florists' Exchange for "The Horti- cultural Press." C. H. Totty responded for New Jerfsey. John B. Nugent, Jr., preferred to sing rather than speak for the House Committee. Walter F. Sheridan ably replied to the vote of thanks warmly tendered to the dinner committee, composed of himself, Messrs. L. C. Hafner and C. B. Weathered. Mr. Hiltman spoke for the cemetery florist. Fred Donahue was the last speaker, his subject being "The Retail Florist." His remarks were in great part composed of interrogatories as to why the retail florist was not more largely represented at the dinner and in the club membership — a hard nut «o crack, but a subject on which several pertinent explanations were forthcoming. A splendid vaudeville entertainment, under the management rlBts' Bxcbaoge wbeo writing. R^ooted Cuttings OF CARNATIONS and GERANIUMS Cnniatione for late February and oarly March delivery as follows; Queen Louise, at $1U per luuip; Lady Bountliul, Richmond Gem, Wm. Peun and M. A, Patten, at $25 per 1000; Harry Fenn and Mrs. E. A. Nelson, at $16 per 1000. Geraniums— These are all sold that I can supply up to the I'Jih of March. Asparagus Sprengerii, three Inch stock $4.00 per 100. Send for a sample plant. Complete price list on application. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa. fcft>ntlon Tbe riorlst** Exchanee whf>D wrltlns Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. Per 100 I'er 1000 Lieut. Peary. Cardinal $e.oo $50.00 Lady Hountlfal 4,00 .'6 OO White LawHon. Nel3on Fisher 3!60 30 00 Dalieliii Ethel Ward I ,„ ' GncliantroHH, Prosperity ( ■*•"" ^''•"' MrB.T W. l.awHon, TlieQueen... 2.60 18.00 Itosioii IVIarket, Maceo, I n en ^^ nn Melba, Pink Armazlnda ( '■"" '^■°° Queen l.oaise f3.C0 91.5.00 I'lKLD- OROWN ROSES OWN ItOOTS 25 and 250 at 100, and 1000 rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Red Seed ling, 3-3% In. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burki, $4.00 per 100 ; Variegated Lawson, $5.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchant- ress, D. Whitney, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid, Har- lowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. GRAFTED ROSES 2y-2 In. pots. Orders booked for Bride Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at $10.00 per lOo. $90.00 per lOoQ; Liberty. Klllarnej and Kaiserln A. Victoria, $15,00 per lOo, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock In every way. JAHES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. UeDtlon Tbe FlorlBts* Excbanfe wben wrltlDK CARNATION S rooted aud unrooted selected ytoek. Dahlias, Cannas, Gladioli, Caladiums, Cinnamon, Madeira Vines and Peonies. liargestock of extra fine quality; 8end for Hs C. BETSCHER, Canal Dover, Ohio. Mention The FlorlBta" Exchange when writing. GREEN CARNATIONS For St. Patrick's Day. I t^ell the coloring of this wonderful discov- ery for coloring white carnations green, and can say that I am the originator of Green Carnations. Can, $1.00; gallon, $3.60 Send for Free Sample to-day, with full Instructions. FRED QEAR, "'i:TA"c?^^k.i. o. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Rooted Cuttings Prepaid, per 100. AKeratam, Gurney, 50c per 100; Alternan- thera, Beat Red and Yellow. 40c. per ICO; $3.50 per 1 00; Fall rooted, extra atroug, 60c. per 100, $4.60 per 1' 00; Salvia, Bonflre 8pIendenB,75c. per 100; Fuchsia, 5 very finest sorts $1.25 per 100; Hardy Pinks, double, 3 good kinds, 50c. per 100; $2.50 per 100' ; blooms about Decoration day. Cycla- men, Giant sorts, mixed seedlings, ready to transplant, $1.26 per 100, prepaid. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg. Fa. Mention TTie Florlgt>' Exchange wbeo writing. CKRNMTIONS. ROBERT CRAIQ ) Strong Plants. 2J Inchh pots, |15 00 per hundred. Trans- JOHN E. HAINES \ planted in soil, $12.00 per hundred. Enchantress, Strong plant, 2J in. pots, $3 per 100. Eooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100 Variegated Lawson, Rooted Cuttings, $6.00 per hundred. Richmond Rose, 2J inch pots, $12.00 per hundred ; SIOO.OO per thousand. ROBERTO PYE, NYAOK-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK. Mention The Klorlsts' Exchange wben writing. QUEEN OF BEAUTY, the $1,000 GANNA This Is the grandest pure rich Scarlet Canna yet introduced. Immense blossoms, thick heavy petals, j^reat trusses oE bloom, is a rapid grower, jiroducing many new roots. Stock Is lim- ited, get In ynur oidere, price ^1.00 each. We grow 132 varieties of Cannas Including the standards. State your wants and let us quote you prices. We have 11 standard varieties at 35c. per doz. 38 higli class varieties at 60g. per doz. Charges paid; all dried bulbs, FRINK GUMMINGS BULB I PLANT CO., Meridian, miss. UeotloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Hybrid Perpetual. Hy}>rid T#-a«, Hardy Climbers, Kverblooining Teas, Etc. Good assortment of varieties, from $6 00 to $l?.00per 100. 100 1000 Chrysantlieiuiiins, 50 fine varieties ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list. Cannas, stronc dormant roots In 30 fino varieties *2.00 and »3.(J0 pur 100; $18.00 and $25. OU per 1000. VERBENAS 100 lOOO Best Mamuioths, rooted cuttings $1.00 $8.00 MISCELLANEOUS Ageratum, Oope's Pet, White Cap, 100 lOOO P. Pauline. 8. Gurney L. Bennet $1.00 $8.00 Acliyranthes.four norts l.iO 8.00 Aiupelopsls \'eitcliil, pot grown 8 00 Coleus, beat bedding and fancy sorts.. . 1.00 S.rO Cuphea 1.25 .... Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 16.00 Feverfew, double white 1.60 12.00 Geraniums, double and single 2.00 15.00 Heliotrope, light and darh 1.25 lO.CO Ivy. Uermau 1,50 Moon Vine, true white 2.00 15.00 Salvia, Splendensand Bedman 1.25 10.00 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.50 12.C0 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 3 in., pote, $6.00 per 100 ; 3L6 in.. $8.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, flowering varieties, 3 In., pots. $S.00 per 100. SMILAX, from 2^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; *18.0C per 1000 : 3 In., $3.00 per 100, WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Mftntion The Florlata' Eiohange when writing. R. C. MUMS $2.oo per too, $15.00 per 1000 Willowbrook, Col. Appleton, V. Morel, Ivory. Goldmine, P. Pacific, T.Eaton, Y.Chadwick, Mrs. Coombs, Polly Rose. Y. Eaton. A. J. Baffor, Marie Liger, Pennsylvania. Qolden Weddine, W. Chadwick. R. C. CoTeus, 12 varieties, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per lono; Stevia Var, $1.00 per loii, $6.00 per lono; Mme. Salleroi Qeraniums, 2>i In. $3.00 per 100; Swalnsona, 2'.; In, $3.0u per JOO; Salvia, 2 "4- In. }3,00 per 100; Bellis Perennrs .Paisles., nnce transpLinted, $1.00 per 100: Dracaena Indlvlsa, G In. $6 00 per doz. Bridesmaid Roses, 3 In , wintered In cool frame, flne etocb, $1.00 per IDO; $36.00 per 1000. R. C. Salvia. Bon- nre.$i.00 per Itio, $8.00 per 10"0; R. C. Stevia, 8. Nana. $1.00, $6.00 per 1000; R. C. Ageratum, S. Curaey, 16c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000; Pot Plants Do Sweet Alyssum, $2.00 per IW; Pot Plants. Smilax, $i.oo per 100. Orders booked for Verbenas, fine, healthy named sorts. Will ex- chantreany of the above for Good Sorts Carna- tion Cuttings. JOS. H. SEAMaN & Co. 60 So. MAIN St.. Washington, Pa. Mintl.tn tbe Florists' Eacbapgc wbeo wrltlpg. The Best of Stock To be had for the money. 5.000 Encliantress, 100, $3.00; 1,000, $26.00. 3,000 Boston IMkt., 100, $2 00; 1,000, $16.00. 500 Nelson Fisher, $3.00. per 100. 300 Flamingo, 100, $3 00. VELIE BROTHERS Valley view Greenhouses. Msrlborough, N. Y Mention The Florists' Eschanga when writing. J 78 The Florists' Hxchange eHRYSflNTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS READY FOR DELIVERY MARCH 1ST. WHITE Touset, finest Merry Xmas early white. Nonin, finest late white. Es telle. Eobinson. Wannamaker. Kalb. Ivory. W. Bonnaffon. Tim. Eaton. Jerome Jones. Chad wick. YELLOW Boi de Italia. Golden Beauty. Oct. Sunshine. Yellow Eaton. M. Bonnaffon. Col. Appleton. Yellow Jones. Cinua. Kimberly. Omega. Golden Wedding. Maurnier. PINK Wm. Duckham, Murdoek. Balfour. Pacific. M. Newell. J. K. Shaw. Perrin. Cobbold. Liger. Dr. Enguehard. L. Perkins. P. Ivory. D O ^ E ^ Kaiserin, 2% in. pots, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. '^'^'^^-^ FINE STOCK. eARN?\TIONS Oakland. RED Paul Labbe. ROOTED CVTTIBiGS READY ViO'W. Black Hawk. Write lor Prices. We are the Largest Growers of of 'Mums in the V. S. PINK. Per 100 1000 1 Lawson $1.50 $12.60 i Nelson Fisher 3.00 25.00 Guardian Angel 1.25 10.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.50 20.00 1 Morning Glory 1.50 11.00 WHITE. Per lOO Lady Bountiful $3.00 Boston Market 1.60 Flora Hill 1.25 White Cloud 1.25 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 1000 $25.00 12.50 10.00 10.00 15.00 j WIET0R BR©S.. 51 Wabash Avenue. CHieflG© | Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATION CUHINGS CLEAN, HEALTHY AND WELL ROOTED *''!re\'."n'raary DellTery. If you did not receive my new list, SEND FOR IT. CHARLES n. TOTTY Madison, N. J. Mention The Florlgts' Exchange when writing. Enchantress Sport MRS. W. T. OMWAKE from 3 to B phades darker than Enchantress. Juat right. Sample bloom for 25c, postpaid. $10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Unrooted, one half price. CASH PLEASE. Henry Elchholz, Waynesboro, Penn. Uentlon Tbe Florltti' Bxchamce when wiitlnif. CARNAflONS We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for it. We can quote lowest prices for beat quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Uentlon The' riorlsta' Bxchange wben writing. CARNATIONS. per 100 1000 Boston Market $. . . . $16.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 Lieut. Peary 3-00 Fiancee 3.00 HENRY HESSION. Ciarkson Ave. & East 48th St., Fiatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Fink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, 110.00 nor 100 ; $76.00 per 1000. S. J.GODDARD, Framlnthain,Mass. liratloi tb* riorUts' aiehaag* wfem wrltlac. February 10, lOOii The Hlorist-s' Exchange J 79 VICTORY The most prolific of scarlets, is a fancy in the fullest sense of the word, requires only ordinary culture. Wholesaled fer $25,00 per hundred at Christmas. MICHELL'S lOD Baniiii We need hardly remind our florJetfriendfl of the tJireflt uaefulnesa of this small band. The great number sold by us is surprislnK showing they are practical and economical in every sense of the word. We offer two sizes below: lirand G. for the E'lieTal varieties of carnatlcus; Brand Q. C. for the larger flowering fancy eorts. Please state which you desire In ordeiing. Bursted Calyx Blooms can be Hate Suiiplies? If not, write us for a copy. Mailed Free. Mm F. PliGteil Go. 1018 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. nOWER SBED SPECIiUSTS t ***^**^ft*^********* X **ft*ft*^^**^*^****^^« «^ ft it 4t 4t it it it it it it CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS White Perfection Uenrton Tb*» Florists' BzcbaoK'r when wrttlnir CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send for list ready January 1. WM. SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The norlsts' Bxcfaange when wrltlnf; THE AMERICAN CARNATION 1^%^^ \. T. DE l\ MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD.. 2 tO 5 Duaoe St., NCW VorK Mention The Florists' Bxchan«e when writing. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS i^M Pure white. The most satisfactory white carnation ever offered to the trade. A true florist's variety that is of tlie largest size and best form. It leads in production of bloom, and the habit is perfect. It is the first in bloom and at all times throughout the entire season gives an even cut of flowers that cannot be equaled by any other variety. It opens quickly and does not burst the calyx. It is perfectly healthy in every respect. The orders booked to date exceed the sales of any white variety we have yet sent out. Place your order early. WE have a large stock, and cuttings are of the best grade. WE can supply Robert Craig, Victory, John E. Haines, My Maryland, Candace and Qlendale at introducer's prices. $12.00 per 100, $100. per 1000. AVE have Lady Bountiful and The Belle in quantity. Write for our prices for strong, well- rooted cuttings. Our Price List will be mailed on request. Price $1200 per 100 $100. per 1000 t F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, ind. S3^^^i£'S£'S'£'£'&'£S^»^£i^ii&'^^&'S^^^^'£'£'£^^^&i&'Si&£SS'£^^S'S£'SS£^ MeDtloD the FloriBtB' Bxchnmre when wrttlnK. ^ <» H' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ t I » ^ ^ ^ $ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ strong. Healthy and Thoroughly Rooted Cuttings of the following Varieties: per 100 per 1000 Victory (ecarlet) S12.00 Cardinal (scarlet) 6.00 950.00 PlamlnKO (scarlet) 2.00 13.00 Manley (scarlet) 2.00 15.00 Fiancee (llgbtplok).... 6.00 so.oo Lanvson, 2,00 15,00 per 100 Encliantress, S2.50 Mrs. M. A. Patten, Var 2.50 Fair MaliKllglit plDk) 2.00 Queen, (whltei x.oo Queen l.,onl8e (white) 2.00 Boston Marbet(whlte) 2.00 250 of any one variety at one thousand rate. per 1000 S20.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. Write lor discount on large orders. J. D. COCKCROFT, Northport, Long Island, N. Y. Mwition 'nm Flortoti' Kxtihanr* wbea wrItlBir. Rooted Carnation Cuttings WELL-ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and I Poses CARNATIONS Pink 100 Fiancee {6.00 r.awson Mrs, Nelson Guardian Angel 1.50 1.25 1.25 1000 »50.00 12.50 10.00 10.00 Red 2.00 17.50 Msbt Pink Enchantress Morning Glory 'Wtalte Boston Market Lady Bountiful Flora Hill ROSES Fine, 8tronK> 'well root- 100 1000 ed CuttlDga Liberty »3.00 $25.00 .Sunrise 8.00 25.00 Uncle John 2.00 17.50 Kalserln 3.00 17 50 Perle 2.00 17.50 Wni. Askew. Chatenay Bridesmaid . Bride iTory 100 2.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 1.25 100 2.00 1.50 1 50 1.50 1.50 1000 20.00 12,50 12.50 25 no 10.00 1000 17.50 12.60 12.50 12 50 12.50 100 1000 White Lawson $3.50 $30,00 Lady Bountiful 3,00 25,00 Mackinac 2,50 20.00 Queen 2,00 15,00 Boston Market 2.00 15.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 McQowan, 2 in. pots only.. 2.00 15.00 enchantress 3.00 25.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 100 1000 Fair Maid $2.00 $15,00 Finance 6.00 Lord 2.00 15.00 Flamingo 3.00 25.00 Crusader 2.50 20.00 Crane 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Patten 3.00 25.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Ready for shipment now. Can furnisli some of the varieties from 2 inch pots. List and Prices on Application. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 Arcti Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Mention Tbe FlorlsU* Exchange when writlns. PETER REINBERQ 51 -WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO Uentlon Tbe Florists' B^cbanse wtaeD writlnc. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 OI,ENI>Ai:,i; »12.00 VICTORY ROBT. CKAIO CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELLE WHITE LAWSON LADT BOUNTIFUL ENCHANTRESS Per 100 Per 1000 C3.00 $25,00 $100,00 NELSON FISHER 12.00 lOO.CO MRS. PATTEN 2.60 20.00 12.00 100 00 ESTELLE 2 60 20.00 6.00 60.00 ! HARRY FENN 2 00 16.00 6.00 60.00 i FLA-MINGO 2,00 16,00 4.00 35.00 : CRANE 2.00 16.00 3,60 30.00 LAWSON,. 2.00 15,Oo 3,00 25,00 BOSTON 1>I,4RKET 2-00 16,00 3.00 25.00 WHITE CLOUD 100 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants from 214 Inch pots, $15,00 per 100, March delivery. ROSE-r. N. Y. 440.000 large 4-year old Barr's Mammoth As- paragus roots, suitable for forcing or for out- door planting where it Is desirable to cut the llrst season. Price $1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1 tHjO or 20.000 for $100.00. Order at once, ground must be cleared Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury ._Md. .^ — STOCK WANTED WANTED to exchange, some of the leading and standard cannas, true to name, for rooted cuttinRs of Red Lawson, Wbite Lawson. and variegated Lawson Carnations. Aurora Green- house Co.. Aurora. 111. WANTED — Onion sets. good, pure garden beans and other seeds. Describe, kind, cleanliness. (iu!.lity and prices, and when ready for de- livery, etc.. to Box B, H., care The Florists' Kxnhantrc. VA/ANTED 2>^ In. plants and rooted cuttings of good, commercial Geraniums, Coleus, Petunias, J u- chlas. Vlncae, and other spring bedding stock. IN KXCHANGE FOR Kentlas at 10c. to 11.50 »-ach; uocoa at 11.50 per doz ; Boston and HcoiUl Ferns at 25c. to $1 Ou each ; 2J/i in. Aspai a- gUH P, N at Bi.Ou per 100 ; Azaleas at 5Uc. to $1 50 each State what you have and price. JAMES F. BARCLAY, R.I. Greenhouses, Pawtucket.R.I SITUATIONS WANTED AS FHUKMAN. m;uTit'd. open April I, compe- tent nil around grower. Address. B. N.. care Tlie riurlsts' Exebiinge. A NO. 1 FLORIST, designer and decorator wants poHiti'in. First-class ref erenct s. John L. Bergbind. 41j Warren St.. Bridgt.'port, Conn, YOUNG MAN. 28. (Dane), experienced in gen- eral greenhouse work. First class refereutcs. Axel AggiMholni. Bemldjl. Minjj. FLORIST wants position on private place as first gardener. Twelve years' experience in all braiK-hi s. Gotd grower of mums and carna- tions. 27 years, single. Good references. A. A., care The Florists' Exchange. ROSE GROWER— Married, no children. Open for engagement after February 15. First- elass references. A. M.. care 'Che Florists' Ex- change. POSITION WANTED as gardener's assistant. general greenhouse experience; reference. Francis Hadden. 71 Bartlett Street, Roxbury, Mass. iwer of cut tlowei-s and pot .: Able to take B. K,. care TTie Florists' ALL nriiund .. plants. Life experience, charge. State wage Exchange. AS MANAGER and foreman, by A No. 1 rose grower of American Beauties, and where good roses are expected. Address B. M., care Tlie Florists' Exchange. BY reliable young single man. grower of roses, caa-nations. mums and general line of pot plants. Life experience. Wages .$14.00 per w ee k. E. J., care The Florists' Exchange. YOUNG MAN. 26 years old. who served his apprenticeship in Dresden, seeks permanent position as first man in growing establishment. Speaks German. Joseph Stuzek, 31S E. 73d St.. New York City. GOOD GROWER, American. 35. married man. sober, capable and a hustler; wants position as foreman or charge of section. Well recom- mended. Address A. B.. care The Florists" Ex- change^ SITUATION wanted as assistant gardener on small private place, by young man, Scots- man, single, one year in country. Honest, sober, good references. Address. J. G. care The Florists' Exchange. BY FLORIST, landscape gardener, grower, de- signer, etc. Life experience in charge of pri- vate and commercial places; wnuld run good place on sbares; best references; German, 3S; married. Florist. [iS Clark St., Westerly, R. I. POSITION wanted as florist or as an all-amund man on small private place, where a striitly honest, temperate and Industrious man will be appreciated and have steady eniploymeut. .\ No. 1. references given. This side New Y'>rk City or near by preferred. Address M. S. Box 337. Lenox. Mass. WANTED — position as foreman by first class grower, IG years expei'ience. Beautys, corna- tions, violets and general stock. My work can be seen on 35,000 sq. feet of glass of which I have charge. E. W. care The Florists' Ex- change. AS F((K1':MAN or manager of commercial placi' in goiid locality by first-class fbirist and gar- denrr, competent lo take full charge. Middli-- aged widower. German nationality. Out of position by March 1st. For particulars please write to B. L., c;ire Tlie Florists' Exeliange. FIRST CLASS gardener, with knowledge of In and outside work in every branch. 35 years, single, 20 years experience in America and abroad, also German speaking. Take position in iirivate estate as second man or foreman In commercial place, also No. 1 landscape garden- er. Address, "Rose," rare Dummet & Wng- ner. 1.37 Union Av.. Mt. Vernon. N. Y. YOUNG married man. wishes position as gar- dener on private estate or as second man on large estate where house Is included. Up to date in all branches Inside and out. This man has been in my employ seven years and I can recommend him as strictly temperate and O. K. in every respect. Wm. C. Russel, Gardener to C. F. Dieterich, Esq, Millbrook. N. Y. AS FOREMAN or manager of a first-class place, by yuung man, with fifteen years of all around experience in greenhouses, nurseries and landscape work. Good cut flower and general plant grower. Total abstainer. Good refer- ences. Speaks German and English. Good sal- ary expected. Private or commercial place ac- cepted. Address D. G., care Box 8S. Amherst Mass. Situation Wanted As foreman or manager of commercial place in goua locall y by lirst class florist and gardener, coujpetent to take fu;l charge. Middle age. wid- ower, Ge man nationality. Out of position by March l?i[. For particulars please write to 15. L., care The Florists' fcxrhauge. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Situation Wanted By a young German as handy man around greenhouses. Understands steamfitting, etc. Good workman, sobtr and reliable. Address, Q. IVI., care of Fl'ikists' Exchange. M. iiil'in the Flurlsrs" Eichsng** when writing 6AR0ENER'S ASSISTANT, •15.00 TVrite for Prospectus VIOLET CULTURE. 1.50 THE HEATHER, I.50 AMERICAN CARNATION, 3.50 rLANT CULTURE, I.oo HOUSE PLANTS, Clotll 1.00 " " paper .50 RESIDENTIAL SITES, a.50 TELEGRAPH CODE, 2.SO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Diiant s; , New York MfotloD The Florists' Dxcbanffe when wrltloff HELP WANTED WANTED — Young man for carnation houses, must be experienced; references required. S. J. Iteuter. Westerly. R. I. WANTED — Assistant for rose houses. Must have references. State wages to begin with. Apply. J. M. Gasser. Rocky River. Ohio. WANTED — A good reliable man as assistant in greenhouses. Must understand firing. None but a good willing worker need apply. J. M. Gasser. Rocky River. Ohio. WANTED— Either a good tloral designer, decorator and storeman, or a good traveling salesman for floral supplies, seeds, etc. Apply to Box B. I., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — AT once, young man to learn cai-- nation growing; only one of industrious habits and good character need apply. Send refer- ences in first letter. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. WANTED — Young man as grower and general helper in rose houses, one with some exper- ience with roses preferred. Address stating particulars and references. B. R. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An assistant; must have some ex- perience in roses, only sober, reliable man who is willing to work need apply. $0.00 per week and room. Address B. A. , care The ]■ lorists' Exchange. WANTED — Nursery foreman, to take charge of a small nursery, experienced in landscape work, growing of bedding plants, etc. State age, extent of your experience and salary de- sired. B. G., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An assistant for a private place, a sober, single man, one who has experience in roses, carnations and general greenhouse stock. German. Dane or Swede. Gardener. r. 0. B«jx 114, Tuxedo Park, N. Y. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store in large city. Must be up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An assistant for a private place; a single man, one who is experienced in grow- ing roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding plants. Good wages paid to a com- petent man. Address stating wages, with references to H. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man exinrienced in general niwsery work, familiar with the growing of hardy shrubs, i>erennials, roses, etc. Willing to fill orders, pack, and capable of doing land- scape work. An all-around man preferred. State age, references, experience and salary exifcctcd. T. E. Steele, Pomona Nurseries, Palmyra, N. J. WANTED — Gardener who is thoroughly com- l.etent, to tiike charge of gentleman's place, and who is well versed in landscape gardening, greenhouses and gardens. Only strictly first- class man need apply. Married man with small family preferred. A permanent place, with good wages and pleasant home for right man. Address, giving full information with refer- ences. Tuxedo, P. O. Box S22, New York City. WANTED An up-to-date Florist, single man, German or Swede preferied, in a coniinerclal place. One who thoroughly understands the growing of carnations, mums, violets and a general line or bedding plants. Good wages with board, room and washing References required. Apply Saxe \- FLOTO. 205 So. Main St. Waterhury, Conn, FOREMAN WANTED for large place devoted to roses, American Beauties and Teas. Wages, $75.00 to $ JOO.OO per month with house. State experience and give references to B. D., care The Florists' Exchange. MiTtli.n The Fltirlsts' Jtpbnngp whpp writing FOR SALE About 400 seed boxes and the following seeds. Hollyhocks. Delphiniums. Digitalis. Asclepias tuberosa. Gladiolus, finest mixture. $8.00 per 1000. All seeds ICc. per pkt. CHARLES LANG, ""^%«r°" Rochester, N. Y. Mention The FIorlstB* E^xchange when writing. EOR^ALEJOR jmENT ON account of sickness, a long established llitrisfs business is for sale. Innuire 11 Pal- metto St.. Bri> BUSINESS for sale. A favornbly kmiwn and well-established Seed Business for sale by reasons of owner having other interests and wishing to retire from the. seed trade. The establishment is located in a prominent city. F.ir particulars address O. B. Thomas, 120 Broadway, New York City. FOR SALE: — A first class Florist Estab- ishment in Porto Rico. Well stocked with Pandanus, Veitchii. Ficus elastlca anil Dracaena Termlnalls. A nice opportunity for a practical man who knows his busi- ness. Must be sold at once; will sell cheap. Full particulars will be furnished. Ad- dress M. S. 205 Poste Restante. San Juan, P. R. ^ For RENT or SALE Five Greenhouses. One IS ft. wide; one H feet wide; three 10 ft. wi le ; all lou feet long, all heated by hot water; Good market for Geraniums at d other bedding plants, as well as vegetable plants : Good chance to work up a good Retail bufineFs. 26 miles from New York. Address : H. K , care The f loriBt's Kxchange. Ui>ntl whpn wrttlnp. FOR SALE pimpQ Bider- Ericsson. Second-hand, from rUmrO $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil CDC 1 old up-rlKht steam boiler, contains DUILCno flOlJ^-in. tubes. $26.00. One second hand No. 16 Hitchlngs Boiler. Good condition, $70. PIDC l*ood serviceable second - hand, with rirC Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; l!^-in.. bH cts.; IM-ln., 3%( cts.; 1-ln., Sets.; 2Hi In.. lOcts.; 3 in., Ucte.; 4 In.. 19ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8^ cts. ft. Old and new flttingB nnd valves. CTAPVC ^nA nice New Economy, best made OIUIKO ailQ UlLO No. 1 Threads. !^-tn., 9i-ln. 1-In. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln.. l!^-ln. 2-ln. pipe, $4.00. DIDC PMTTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirt lUIICnO cute V6-m.-I-in. pipe. $1.00' No. 2 cuts l-In.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES ro^z-in" 'p°pe^"?i%^-^ 24-111. gripB H-ia.-2H In. pipe, $2.40; 38-ln., grlpB «-ln.-3i«ln.pipe, »4.76. PIPE VISES ^^^' ''°' I Hinged, grips !4-in.-a CtRnFM UnCF ^^^- K'ln..KnaranteedIOO-lbB. DAnULn nUOL pressure, 7>i cts. per ft.; «ln. not f^aranteed, i% ots. per ft. UtlT BPfl CAQU I*ew- Cypress. 3-ft.x6 ft., from nUI-DLU OHOn 70 ots. up; glazed, complete, from 91.60 np. Second-band, as good as new, complete, at 91.25 and $1.00 each. RAniATdRQ Steam, as good as new. all sizes, HHUIHlUnO about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per column. A I AOO ^^^ American, 60 sq. ft. to the nLllSu ^"^^ ^"^^^ single, at $1.76; 12x12, ^^"'"' single, at$1.80perbos;10xl2.12x 12andlOxl6B, double, at $2.60; 12x14, 12x16, 12x 20, 14x14 B. double, at $2.66 ; 16x16, 16x18. 14l20 B, double . at $2.85 ; 16x24 B, double, at $3.10. detour prices on New Gulf Cypress Build- ing Material, Ventilating: Apparatus, oil. White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL. CO. 398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN. N. Y Mention l^B Flortata* Bxebanjre when writing Detroit. Among the Growers. Geo. A. Rackham, one of De- troit's pioneer florists, has an establish- ment to be pi'oud of. Of late years he has developed into a cyclamen grower, arid at present he is working over a strain so as to produce elaborate foli- age as well as a flower of the gigan- teum order. Mr. Racltham has a large trade in bedding stock, and has become widely known as a shipper of cyclamen and bedding stock. Car- nations and roses also flourish under the watchful eye of this grower. By way of utilizing space after the chrys- anthemum season is over he grows a house of lettuce, and manages to sell it just before the space is needed for geraniums. Along the edges of the carnation benches are grown many thousand Vinca variegata. Mr. Rack- ham is one of the few who firmly be- lieve that a quiet retail trade is the grower's only salvation, and his busi- ness fully confirms his belief. Robert Greenlaw, representing N. F. McCarthy & Company, Boston, visited Detroit last week. HARRY. Carnation Society and its Ctrtificates. Editor Florists' Exchange: In the main I fully agree with the editorial in your issue of February 3, and especially in reference to the hon- esty of the average introducer of new carnations. Within the past twenty years I have invested to a greater or less extent in at least fifty varieties of new carnations; of these at least thirty were rank failures, in some cases entailing a very heavy money loss. Yet I would not under any con- sidei-ation blame the introducer for defrauding me in more than three cases. The bit of mud slinging in- dulged in during the debate on this (luestion was one of the most deplor- able things that ever happened in the .society, and reflects only on those -who iiidulged in it. On the certificate question I decid- edly differ with the editorial in ques- tion. The society stands for advance- ment and aggressiveness, and this is a step forward in the right direction. The gentlemen who have this matter in charge are capable and they no doubt will formulate a plan of action that will be .iust to both grower and the society. A carnation scored on the exhibition table, afterward scored on the grower's benches and a second scoring giving the commercial aspects I if the variety as seen by three dis- interested men, will certainly be an aid to the buyer; and if this is sup- plemented by a record each month of the cut per square foot of bench sur- face, of long stemmed marketable flowers, filed with the society, then we will have a record of exceeding value. That the Carnation Society would be either morally or legally responsi- ble for the success of the introduction after being disseminated, is not worthy of serious consideration. It never can and never will stand as a guarantor of a new variety on your place nor cm mine, but can get a record to- gether that will be of some value to us in making our own judginent as to whether or not we want to invest in the variety, and it will bring the in- troducer into better touch with the society; as we its members would not be likely to invest in a new carnation that was not willing to stand this test. And I prophecy that in a few years no carnations will meet with any sale unless they do stand this test. There are at least two varieties be- ing introduced this season that were not in evidence in Boston, that are not worthy of dissemination accord- ing to the evidence of a number of growers, some of whom have come to me and asked why the society did not stop the sale of them. To stop the sale of them is not within the I^rovince of the society; and while I think both these growers are per- fectly honest in thinking their vari- ety worthy of introduction, I know that if three men appointed by the society were to visit their greenhouses, and score the variety as there grow- ing, they could demonstrate to the men their mistake in offering it to the trade. Neither of these men is a member of the American Carnation Society and, of course, their variety would not be tested; but when this method gets into working shape, such men will be glad to come in, if they think they have a good thing. Experience is the best teacher; by all means let us have the experience. I have a scheme, studied out the last week while I was throwing out as worthless a hundred feet of bench space of one of my last year's pur- chases. It will be brought before the meeting at Toronto and if properly worked out will in the language of "Frenzied Finance" save the carnation growers many millions of dollars. This I hope will be the second step forward. Who will give us the third step? As secretary, I shall be glad to get any ideas for advancement from any one whether a member or not. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa. DES MOINES, lA.— A blaze which had it not been defeated in its early stages would have proved disastrous, occurred in the basement of the Alpha Floral Company store last week. The fire originated from hot ashes which had been dumped against a thin board partition in the rear of the building. Chicago. News ol the Week. The growers, not without war- rant, complain of Sol's laziness or lack of assertion. Klunder's recent decoration at the Auditorium on the occasion of the Midwinter Cotillion was one of the floral events of the season.. The fiscal year with the B, F. Win- terson Company closed January 31, and the recent inventory proved most satisfactoi-y, considering the draw- hack of the great strike. All evi- dences point to a properous future. A. Lange's new Madison street store is successful, and his little bouquet holder souvenirs are very popular. H. B. Klunder is about again with the decision that inflammatory rheu- matism is one of the most uncom- promising competitors in his exper- ience. He is thankful that he has conquered. The incorporation of the concern of E. H. Hunt has progressed through the law's requirements with Messrs. Dickinson, Lynch and Buzzell as sponsors. At a later date the officers will be announced. Bright and early Monday morning the Chicago Rose Company opened for bu.siness at their new quarters. 56-58 Wabash Avenue; and although mechanics were still at work com- pleting the finishings and the sup- plies were not in readiness for deliv- ery, the cut flower department was active and receipts and deliveries were continuous throughout the day. By the time this reaches Chicago in print it is expected that the supply and wire- working department will be in full operation. The National Council of Horticul- ture held a meeting at the Auditor- itim Annex on Monday afternoon. Not only parties of local prominence were present but representatives from Horticultural Universities in Missouri. Minnesota and Washington. D. C. The many friends and associates of Carl Thomas, who for the past decade have looked rightfully upon him as one of the ruling powers in the con- cern of A. L. Randall Company, will regret to hear that his duties in con- nection with the settlement of his father's estate in Pennsylvania will necessitate a severance of his former business affiliations. He is expected in this city shortly on business mat- ters. George R. Scott, one of the old timers, for years with Kennicott Brothers, and more recently with the Winterson Company. has moved across the street and cast his lot with the Chicago Rose Company. The Benthey-Coatsworth Company's addition of thirty thousand square feet of glass at New Castle, Ind., is now under way and it is expected that the work will be completed in early Spring. We are always happy to announce the .arrival of a new florist in town. Probably J. P. W^eiland was even more pleased to open the door when the stork knocked and left a very interesting young lady on Sunday evening last. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Buffalo. News Notes. J. A. Valentine, Denver, Col., stopped over on his way home from the Carnation Society's convention. Wm. Hy. Evans, wholesale florist, Colorado Springs, Col., was also in town. Ann Palmer, better known as Auntie Palmer, is very ill at the fam- ily home in Lancaster. Very little hope is entertained for her recovery- Arthur Zirkman, of Rue & Com- pany, Philadelphia: Arnold Ringier of W. W. Barnard & Company, Chicago; J. Barnett, of Reed & Keller, New York, have all been looking up trade in their respective lines. W. H. G. LEROY. ILL. — L. A. Rike & Son, have dissolved partnership. L. A. Rike takes the vegetable and fruit part and will rent or sell it, while W. W. Rike continues the flower business. Rothesay, N. B:— P. E. Campbell, who recently purchased a large tract of ground here, will build an extensive greenhouse plant thereon, for growing cut flowers. CANADIAN NEWS TORONTO. — Again I can report continued good business, with a short- age of cut stock, excepting narcissus. lily of the valley and violets. These are quite plentiful, but most of them find a market at some price. Roses and carnations are coming in more freely, and are not quite so small as many that were sent in last week. The trade in plants is quite good. A few hyacinths are offered. Palms and ferns appear to be fairly plentiful. Considerable stock has been used up in funeral work during the week. A few of the members of the Gar- deners and Florists' Association were at the Carnation Societv's: tneeting at Boston, and very much enjoyed their trip, and what they saw there. We are all much pleased that the next meeting will be held in Toronto, and we hope to see many of our old friends as well as lots of new ones with us at that time. John H. Dunlop will make a most acceptable presiding officer, and our visitors can be assured of a hearty welcome. Our own carnation meeting is to be held on Thursday, Feb. 15. The meeting of the executive committee of the Canadian Horticultural As- sociation is to be held here also at that time, and we are promised vis- itors from Montreal, Ottawa, Lon- don, Hamilton, Brampton, Wood- stock, etc. We shall have a large at- tendance at the show. George Mills will again be superintendent. The exhibition will be free to the public. A light lunch will be provided for the exhibitors by the association. We expect a lively competition for our challenge cup this year, as the Chicago Carnation Company has won it twice, E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind.. once, and J. H. Dunlop once. We are already promised exhibits of several of the new varieties. These and others should be shipped to ar- rive here in time to be staged by 1 o'clock on February 15. Just now the air is full of rumors of building and extension of business. The T. Eaton Company expects to start a considerable nursery business this Spring. A. Jennings, who has managed this firm's floral department for some time, will be manager, and he will have a first-cla.ss man for resident manager. They have already a large tract of land near the city, in every way suitable for the purpose. Mr. Jennings will start for Europe in a few days to look for stock suit- able for their trade. An incorporated company is start- ing to build in North Toronto this Spring a considerable range of hou.ses for cut flower growing. I hear they have secured 50 acres of fine land for the purpose. Other parties are expecting to build in North Toronto this Spring. I also hear that the Dale Estate will add to their mammoth place this Summer. THOS. MANTON. OTTAWA. — We are having a very mild Winter. The last week was like Spring, and there is so little snow that there is neither wheeling nor sleighing. Trade has been fair, but we are waiting for the opening of Parliament, which is expected next month. Carnations are none too plen- tiful, neither are roses. The quality is very good; prices keep up and cus- tomers do not seem to protest. Vio- lets are good all around and sell well. Tulips and narcissus are now in and help things along. Graham Brothers have a fine batch of a 1,000 Harrisii almost free from disease, which should be right for Easter. Scrim has an ex- ceptionally good and even lot of black-stemmed longiflorum; Wright's were also good when I last saw them. The plant trade has been very quiet since Christmas, a few palms being the only things in demand. C. Scrim, son of the late C. Scrim, has gone to take a position with W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass., to get a thorough insight into rose growing. A. Jennings, manager of T. Eaton Company's flower department. To- ronto, was in the city last week, and paid a visit to the Experimental Farm. E. 182 The Plorist-s' Exchange Pteris Tremula Fine plants In 4 in. pots, 10c. Shipped In pots It desired. Aspidintn tsussimense, full bushy plaots.S in. pots, 6c. Assorted Ferns, 2 in. pots for table ferneries nice stock, $3 OO per 100. Twenty per cent, extra count with all orders received this month for 2 In. stock. Gash or satisfactory reference please. R . G. Hanford. Norwalk, Conn. Mention The Florists' Eatohange when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right klnde tor fllllng fern dishes, etc., 2>4 Inch, $3.00 per 100. KEKITIA BEL,9IOREAI«A, S Inch fine stock, i feet high, 60 ots. each; i Inch, 25 cts. each. BOSTON and PIERSOK PERMS, 2M Inch., »«.0D per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention Tho Floriita' Ezohanre when wrltins, NEPflROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Scottll, 2^ In., $6 per 100. Bostons, 2% In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrsws & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. Grand valae In $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, ^ni-trs?.-,* Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Keap St., Greenhouses. Mention the FlorlBtB* Hiebange when writing. BAUR FLORAL GO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 214 inch $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash or satisfactory references. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. ERIE, PA. Mention The fflorlstn' Bzehange when writing. WHEN IN NEED OF SDwi-Fionenoo Boms >Vrlte to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALS! Per 100 1000 Oladiolns America $16.00 $100.00 Gladiolus ADgnsta 1.00 30.00 Gladiolus, white and Ught.mlxed. 1.60 12.00 Ismene Grandillora 6.00 60.00 Llllum Philippinense 18.00 150.00 GLADIOLI and LILIES In great variety. Trade list tree. 260 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, cash with order. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention the F'orlats' Exchange when \»;-ltlDg. WASHINGTON Navel Orange Trees Seedless, 4 feet high and busby, $6.00 per 10. A. MITTINC SANTACRUZ.CALIFORNIA MPTitInn Tho FlorlRtw" Rx^'tinnrP whon wHtlnp We have & small surplus of Spiraa in excellent condition, Japonica$4 per 100; $35 per 1000 Multiflora, $4" " $37.60" " Florlbunda $4.25 per hundred; $40.00 per thousand. W. W. RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 & 13 PASEDIL HALL SQ., BOSTON, UASS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trlanae, Cattleya Gigas SanderiaDa, Oncidiam Fuscatniu, Oncldlam Kram- erlanum and Burlingtonla Fragrans. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention Th» Horliitii' Bichanee when wrltlpe. THE AMERICAN eARNATION Pric* t3.50 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 DU/INE ST. NEW YORK Araucaria Excelsa HAVE A SURPLUS STOCK strictly first class, fine straight and perfect tiers only, now planted into 7 inch pots, 2S, 30, 35 to 40 inches high. 5, G, and 7 tiers, 4 year old, #1.25, 11.50, 11.75 each. Kentia Forgteriana. 4 year-Old, S V< to 6 inch pots, $1.00. $1.25, $1.60Jto $1.76 from 30,35,40 inches high and over. Scottii Ferns. Irom 8 Inch pots. 100 fronds and upwards. S2.00 each, from G inch pots. $1.00 each. Boston FeniB, 6 Inch pots, 50c. ; 5 and 5>^ inch pots. 30c.. 35c., 40c. Piergon Femsy 5, 5'. and 6 inch pots, SOc., S.5c.. 40c., 60c. Flrus FlaBti(;a, 6 inch pots, 30c., 35c., 40c., SOc. and 75c. Cineraria Hyb., H. F. Michell's select strain, 4 Inch 10c. : 5,'j and G inch pots, showing color, ♦2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Primula Obconica, in bloom, fine strain, 5>i Inch pots, $2.00 per dozen. Latania Borbonica, 6-ln., SOc. each. Azalea Indica, for Easter forcing or earlier If desired, Deutsche Perle. double white, Simon Mardner, VervEeneana, Mad. Van der Cruysen, Niob6,and many other varieties, 60c., 75c., |1.00, $1.25 and $1.60 each. Asparagus Plumosus, large, 4 in., 10c. each. Cineraria hybrlda. Best strain, 4 in, 10c. each. Begonia Improved Erfordi, winter bloom- ing, pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 In,, 26c,; 5 in., 20c. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. QODFREV ASCHMAINN lO 12 ONTARIO STREET . PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Orower and lni|>orter of Pot Plants Mention The Florists' Exchange when writiiiK, Boston News Items. James Wheeier, Brookline, exhibited at Horticultural Hall this weeli an exceptionally well grown plant of the bird of paradise flower (Strelitzia regina), with a large num- ber of blooms. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Elliott start- ed this week for a few week's trip in tlie West Indies. Mr. Elliott expects to return, liowever, in time for the convention of the American Rose Soc- iety. The Gardeners and Florists' Club will hold an outing at W. W. Edgar's on March 31. President Wheeler has appointed Messrs. P. Welch, Alex. Montgomery and W. H. Elliott a com- mittee of arrangements for the enter- tainment of the visitors to the Ameri- can Rose Society meeting. John B. Barry of Doyle's Beacon street store is very sick at his home.. Carl Jurgens of Newport is shipping some very well grown lily of the val- l<-v to Welch Bros. J. W. DUNCAN. Manchester, Mass. A Presentation. Tlie meeting of the Nortli Shore Horticultural Society on Friday last was one of the best attended of the season. The feature of the even- ing was the presentation to the Pres- ident, James Macgregor, of a hand- some roll-top desk and chair as a token of esteem for the work he has done in building up the society. For- mer president, Philemon Sanborn, in making tiie presentation said: "The Great Teacher lias declared that what- soever a man soweth that also shall he reap. From the earliest inception of this organization you. President Macgregor, have been sowing the good seed. Tou have sown the seeds of education, of loyalty and of integrity with a lavish hand. You have sown the seeds of education by giving chapter upon chapter from the long years of your practical exper- ience that has been to us, your asso- ciates, an inspiration and a guide. You have sown the seeds of loyalty by standing ever at the post of duty when others have faltered and fallen by the way. You have sown the seeds of integrity by holding as a sacred trust the treasure committed to your charge, in striking contrast to the graft and defalcation of our time. Having sown the seed, it is fitting that you should receive some reminder of the harvest; and it is my privilege, in behalf of your friends and asso- ciates, to present to you this desk with its belongings as a sliglit token of their appreciation and regard, realizing as we all must that the boun- teous harvest lies in the conscious- ness of duty well done." Mr. Mac- gregor was entirely taken by surprise and all he could say was "Gentlemen, I sincerely thank you for all your kindness." J. W. DUNCAN. Newport, R. I. The long spell of unseasonably warm weather came to an end rather suddenly last week, but to many ob- servers the end came none too soon. Previously the weather was so exceed- ingly mild that many things outdoors were advancing prematurely and had this not been checked then much loss would inevitably have resulted. The mercury hovered around the zero mark during the latter part of the week causing everything to freeze up as hard as nails outdoors, includ- ing the balls of earth necessary for the safe moving of large trees. I men- tioned in a former letter that several of these trees were in waiting for Jack Frost. This mention caught the eye of a wideawake reader of The Florists' Exchange a manufacturer of tree movers, who wrote to the man having charge of the moving, sug- gesting the advantage a moving ma- chine would be to him. This man is still considering the suggestion. The 500,000 COLEUS | Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash J Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can deliver at onco or will book orders for March and April delivery. H. IV. EATOIN, = = South Sudbury, Mass. ^ B0©©©©0S®©SSS0©©©0O0©O0©C©0«0OOSOO«a« =SO«©C O 2O0«0O0S»SS©S5CSSS€ ssscssscosocooo©©© lieotlon The Florlau' Bichance wbeo writing. only question in his mind is how to overcome the apparent obstacle in the working of the machine, of the many narrow gateways tiirough which he would have to pass. This remark may contain a suggestion for a remedy in the construction of these machines. Carl Jurgens, the veteran grower of Newport, has an immense estab- lishment here devoted chiefly to lily of the valley, roses, and bulbous plants. As is well known Mr. Jurgens was one of the pioneers in forcing lily of the valley for the market, and his marked success with it laid the foun- dation for the large and profitable business he built up later. Although Mr. Jurgens is not now as active as he once was, to all outward appear- ance he is as diligent in attention to business as ever. During the last few years he has made special arrange- ments in his greenhouse management and methods to meet the increased demand for roses and lily of the val- ley in the Summer months. This necessitated a curtailing of his Win- ter product. In some quarters this has caused an entirely wrong im- pression, whicli was to the effect that the business was not profitable, the fact being that everything in connec- tion with this establishment continues profitable, but that a greater supply to meet the Summer demand looked to be more profitable, hence the change in arrangements. Thomas Galvin, the dean of the Newport landscape gardeners, despite his years, is still buoyant and active, Mr. Galvin laid out many of the fin- est places of by-gone days when the majority of the gardeners of to-day, and florists, too, for that matter, were loud in their wants, but otherwise of little use. Mr. Galvin did a great deal by his unerring judgment and good taste in the laying out of grounds and in the selecting and planting of trees to make Newport what it is to-day horticulturally. Mr. Galvin still takes an active interest in the business al- though much of the burden he has lately put on the shoulders of his son, William Galvin. Last season was not one of the best in the history of Newport, but if all signs fail not, the season of 1906 will be a good one. The difference between a good and a bad Newport season means fully as much to the florists as to any other class of trades- men, and still more to growers of choice cut flowers. There is a florist's store in the Casino block that has few equals on this continent as a stand for the highest class of trade. The store in question is leased by Messrs. Wadley & Smythe. Few out- side of the firm have any idea what havoc a bad season plays with the receipts of this store. Others suffer of course in proportion to their loca- tions and their business. Pandanus Sanderae is showing ex- cellent color in some of the Newport • greenhouses at present. This is a striking plant when it assumes the rich golden shade characteristic of it. It is especially valuable for places where there are collections of foliage plants. William Jurgens contemplates add- ing another greenhouse in the near future. The few who persisted in growing violets this Winter have no reason to regret their persistence: they got a ready market for their product, and it must be admitted that the weather was just right for violets, especially in frames. Ziegler put in a big lot of Nephro- lepis Scottii last week. I think they were the thriftiest lot of plants I have seen so far. NEW CASTLE, IND. — The indica- tions are that there will be great ac- tivity in this city in the Spring, owing to the fact that three if not four of the rose growing c<-)ncerns will be greatly enlarged by the building of additional houses. It is stated by a person in a position to know, that the firm of Benthey-Coatsworth Co., and Weiland & Olinger will erect three new rose houses just as soon as the weather will permit. The same party is authority for the statement that Will Dittman will al.so build ad- ditions, but how many no one can say at the present time. It is also stated that the South Park Floral Company will add to their large plant. February 10, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange 183 Announcement WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS THAT COMMENCING THE J5TH OF FEBRUARY, 1906, WE SHALL CONDUCT OUR BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME OF The Yokohama Nursery Company, ud, WHOM WEJ REPRESENTED HERETOFORE, WITH BRANCHES [IN YOKOHAMA AND LONDON. THE BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE SAME WAY AS BEFORE, AND NO CHANGE IN THE PRESENT MANAGEMENT WILL TAKE PLACE. ^SUZUKI &IIDA,""Src ST. YORK CITY MepiloD Tbe Florleta' Exchange wbpo wrltloB Providence, R. I. News of the Week. The new greenhouse at J. H. Cushing's establishment, Quidnick, R, I., is now practically completed, and is being filled with young carnation stock. Machair is making extensive altera- tions and improvements in the de- signing department of his store. J. Newman & Son's Corporation closed their newly and .elegantly ap- pointed store, at the corner of West- minster and Mathewson streets, last week. Lack of business is the cause to which the closing is attributed. The stock and fixtures have been transferred to their store at 51 Tre- mont street, Boston. President Kenyon L. Butterfield of the R. I. Agricultural College, was a guest at a reunion and dinner of the alumni of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, held at Young's Hotel, Boston, last Friday evening. As a result of its investigation, the Senate finance committee last week recommended a different method of dealing with the gypsy moth than was provided for in the resolution which was recently referred to that committee. An important feature of the new bill is a provision where- by the commissioner will have power to go upon private grounds in his crusade against the pests. This pro- vision is patterned after the Massa- chusetts law, although the latter al- so provides for an assessment against individuals whose property has been freed from the pests. The fact that the moth has not gained such head- way in this community as in the Bay state, caused the omission of the lat- ter paragraph here. The once popular carnation Queen Louise seems to have entirely out- lived its usefulness in this market, very few blooms of that variety now coming in from growers. Queen, Lady Bountiful and Boston Market seem to be favorites with everyone. A prominent grower in Connecticut, re- cently a visitor here, stated that a comparative test of all white varieties resulted in the selection of Queen Louise, that variety having proved most productive and profitable when well grown. G. S. W. San Francisco. News Items. Great rains all over the State have completely changed the business aspect, and the State is wet from one end to the other. With the usual Spring precipitation, abundant crops will probably be harvested this year. The outlook for continued prosperity in California is therefore very bright. The dainty fieure of a feminine soil expert, working with the bearded, grave old savants in the Agricultural College on the campus of the Univer- sity of California, is a spectacle unique in the history of the university. And, it is said, she is the first woman soil expert to do serious work in this line of agricultural research. The young lady is Miss Alice Thompson. Current report says Luther Bur- bank is fast getting well and grad- ually falling into routine work. This week he had one of the great walnut trees in front of his residence cut down in order to make room for the others to grow. The tree was one of Mr. Burbank's own creations — a hy- brid, and a remarkable grower and producer of remarkable wood as well as nuts. Some time ago mention was made in this correspondence that this walnut wood would be invaluable to replace mahogany, and this has been demonstrated. Some of the pieces of wood from the trees have been pol- ished, and take on a mahogany hue and of almo.st perfect color. Mr. Bur- bank has been asked by a local firm to allow them to cut up the tree into pieces suitable for souvenirs and to handle the same, but he has not de- cided whether he will accept the prop- osition. He is too busy to take up the matter now. Mrs. Booker T. Washington, wife of the distinguished colored educator, was here for a few days last week talking in the interest of women's clubs among the women of her race. She was asked by one of her women- kind if she didn't think the colored women ought to go into the forestry question that so many white women's clubs were taking up. She said: "Not at all. First get shrubbery and trees and roses and lilies and violets in your own yards, front and back, and then we may find time to think about the forests." Ben Block is dead. I am sorry to say. His exceptionally beautiful flow- er store was just around the corner from where I stop, and many were the evenings I spent with him, always learning something relating to the trade. During the excessively rainy days of last week, my good friend Block was more than crowded with funeral work, and he overtaxed his strength and exposed himself to the cold, damp weather too much. A se- vere attack of pneumonia was the re- sult, and death followed in three days. ALVIN. STEUBENVILLB, O. — Miss Agnes L. Wells is about again after a severe illness and leaves in a short time for a trip to Europe. Geo. L. Huscroft will shortly move his store several blocks down market street nearer the business section. WASHINGTON, PA. — J. F. Proague has purchased the store of the Wash- inton Floral Co., the old firm continu- ing the greenhouses. PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small Plants, 92.00 per 1000. Asp. Spreneerl, 3 in. pots OxallB Florlbanda Rosea per 100 .50 lo var. tine plants, 3 1-3 in. pots 1.25 Coleas ready in Alarch L.'iO Asp. I'lumosus, reafly in March CASH OR C. O. D. per lOO $3 00 2.00 2.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O Mpn'lrn Thp Florist*' Exohanep when wrltlni:. CYCLAMEN 8OWD$2.00peM00. $1^ perl.OtiO. (ieranlum, rooted culUngH, double mixed. $10.00 per 1000. Double Petunia. Heliotrope Ji.OOper 100. German Ivy. Salvia. Bonfire. TBc. per 100. Agreratnni Guerney. ROc. per 100. RO«*E8. Frau Earl Drusehbi. Hybrids and KamblerB, all the best for outdoor.-^. WILLIAM STUPPE, ^Vestbnry Station, L,. I., Bi. V. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Why Have Bugs? I beg to Inform the trade that I am prepared to visit any greenhouse eBtabllehment and fumigate the houses with Hydrocyanlc-acld- gas. and guarantee to clear the plants from Aphis. Red Spider and Thrlp for three mon he. This will obviate all danger to growers, and ensure a perfect i iddance of all Insect pests. Write for loFormatlon to, John A. Meagher, Box 115, Ardsley, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBts' ExcbaoKe when writing. GREEN FLUID For coloring White Carnations for St. Patrick's Day, Sample FREE, with full Instructlors' Price $1.00 per Bottle. Write tor Sample Guide H. D. EDWARDS & CO., Newport, Ky, UentloD Tbe Florists' Bxchpnge when writing. 35,000 MYRTLE FOR CEMETERY PLANTING. SOOOO MADEIRA V1^E TUBERS. Send for List of Hardy Stock. Low prices. Good Stock. Wholesale Only. S.J.GALLOWAY, EATON, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price. $1 BO Pottpaid A.T. PKNSIES From our well-known strain, the beet In the market, strong plants, $1.50 per 600 ; $2.60 perlOOO DAIRIES (Be'1'8)- Floe plants, VAioiLO $2.00 per 1000. ■ VKULI ril_ |-«vi ti.60 per 1000 GER/iNllJM8 Out oI2« Inch. Wi-K«iiiuric7 $1.60 per 100. I FTTIICF Boston Market, Grand Baplda, ■ ^^■- $1.00 per 1000; 6,010 tor $1.00. TOMATO PLANTS ''^r forclng.SM m-. J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Hxchange when wrlttng. 20.000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaslta, California, Westralla, $1.00 per dox.; $7.00 per 100; $56.00 ppi lOoO. Strong flfld divisions for three Inch pot^ or larger. My l>aisieg are not cliange seedliEL'-s whlili cannot be depended on. but divisions from Mr. Burbank's original plants. Improved Daisy "bhasta." $2.60 p.riOO. (Not Icae than 50 at this rate.) Stron.;- field divisions, which can b'' divid-d Into three or smaller i>nf:^. ISegoniaa, flowering. 6 van.'ti.s, 2!ij inch, $3.00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana (irandlflora and Stillata, 2H Inch. $2.0u. Ueranlum, Silver edge. $1.00 per 100. Paris Daisy. "Queen Alexandra." 2^ inch, f.t.OO. Heliotrope, dark and light. 75c. per 100. «EED— Alaska, Oallfornla and Westralia. 25c. per 1^0; $2.00 per 1000; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 25c. per 160O; $2 50 per oz. Hybrid Delphinium, Burbank strain, 26c. perpkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia. Giant of Oallfomift, fringed, hand fertilized. 60c. per 1000; $16.00 per oz. Oaeh please. FRED OROHE. SANTA ROSA, CAL. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Bxcbange when writing.' ' 600 Scottii Ferns, fine, for 4, 6, and 6 in., 25c 36c., and 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 6 and 6 In., 20c. and 25c. Piersoni Ferns, 2?^ in., good, $5.00 per 100. Crimson Ramblers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 6 ft., $15.00 and $18,00 per 100. Faby Ramblers, 3}^ln. potp1antF.$2.50perdoz, L. H. Campbell Violets, 2!^ In., $2.50 per 100. 1,000 Shrubs, Vines. Privet, Cannas, etc. Send for list. Cash or C. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentlon Tbe riorlsts' BhichsDge whoi wrltlnc. isHRis^UW FcAb BUSHELS Varieties, New Era and Black. C. E. BROWN, Bridgeville, Del. iLSMSrSPtgi&iPUb, CO,Ltd,,NeWYOrk I UenUon The FlorUti' Eichaoge whes wrltlof. 184 The Florist-s' Exchansfe REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— The cut flower market continues in fairly good condition for some tilings, while in others there has been a general weakening in prices, par- ticularly on bulbous stock. On Tuesday morning we had a severe cold snap, the thermometer dropping down to wUhin 4 degrees of zero, and many flowers, includ- ing roses, carnations and forget-me-nots, came into the market in a frozen condi- tion. The supply of American Beauty re- mains on the short side, and owing to a large order secured by one of the Broad- way stores the price for a short time jumped to $1 eacn for the special grade blooms. It was a noticeable fact, how- ever, that buyers of this rose, who are in the market all the year round, were enabled to make their purchases at a rate not exceeding 75c each for the same grade. Bride and Bridesmaid ot the shorter grades continue to hold up their price fairly well, though 15c for specials is pretty hard to realize, 12c each bemg much nearer the market price. Carnations are becoming moi'e plenti- ful, and the average prices for this week will show a slight decrease from those last quoted. Bulbous stock, such as tulips in their many varieties, and nar- cissi, which are also of many varieties, is very plentiful, indeed, selling any- where from $1 to $2 per hundred. Lily of the vallev is coming in in many grades, and is quoted at all prices, ranging from $1 to $3 per hundred, according to qual- ity. Sweet peas, freesia. mignonette and stocks are all quite plentiful and meet with a fair demand, although prices are not at all firm. Cattleyas are not quite so abundant as they were; still they are numerous enough to supply all demands, and are bringing 50c each. Lilies and callas are in more than sufficient num- bers for the actual calls and prices are somewhat erratic. The demand for as- paragus, smiiax and adiantum is fairly good, and about uses up the regular supply. CHICAGO.— On the whole there has been but little change in the general con- dition of the market within the past week. Roses have held their own. per- haps, from day to day. rather stronger than other lines, during the fluctuations more or less evident in every twenty-four hours, American Beauty as usual taking the lead. Carnations have been from strong to fair, with a brisk call for good stock especially for shipping, the local call being an the underside. Talips. narcissus and other lines of Spring flowers are quite readily taken up when of good quality but freesias. Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths are in- clined to be druggy. Violets when all right sell well, but there are so many inferior flowers that it is hard to esti- mate a general average. Lily of the Vallev. though quite plentiful, finds a good sale at fair prices. Greens generally are holding up well. W. K. W. BOSTON.— -Business was almost at a standstill the past week, but now that very much colder weather prevails a decided change for the better is hoped for. Very little, except funeral work, has been done; and the demand on the wholesalers has been light. Roses with a good many growers are off crop, consequently there has been practically no glut of these flowers. American Beauties are not at all plentiful and the best grades remain at $6 per dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid are in supply, but have fallen in price considerably; $4 and $6 per 100 have been the figures for the average stock, although a few of fancy grades have gone higher, reaching $2 per dozen in some cases. Wellesley sell for $3 per dozen for the best grade. Killarney, Mme. Abel Chatenay and other fancy sorts being $1 and $1.50 per dozen for the best grades, and $4 and $6 per 100 for the 'smaller blooms. Carnations have been and still are very plentiful; in fact, there is a heavy glut especially of white sorts. On Saturday last many ice boxes were left filled up when the general state of affairs on that day is a cleaning up. $1 and $2 have been the prevailing prices. Violets have been very abundant, and all kinds of bulbous stock feel druggy. Lily of the Valley goes fairly well, and some very fine grades are now seen. Lilies do not come in in great quantity, but there is not a big demand for them. J. W. D. BALTIMORK.— There has been con- siderable activity in the cut flower trade during the past week; everything has been well cleared up. Roses continue scarce, especially American Beauty and Bridesmaid. We have but very few Gold- en Gate. Ivory and Bride. Prices for these range from $1.25 to $2 per dozen for first-class stock. In carnations there is an excellence in quality, but the quantity Is wanting with some growers. Violets are more plentiful at $1.25 to $1.75 and $2.00 per 100 retail C. L. S. INDIANAPOLIS.— The accumulation of stock was checked at a most opportune time last week by a cold wave followed by the severest weather of the season, Much bulbous stock which was unusual- ly far advanced will not be held until disposed of at a good figure. Business is brisk despite zero weather, and no trouble is experienced in obtaining good flowers. Carnations, all colors, are to be had in quantity ; $4 per 100 is obtained for Enchantress and Prosperity, but th majority of the high grade varieties are bringing $3. At the flower stores the retail price is 75c. to $1 a dozen. Com- mon grades are advertised by the depart- ment stores at 35c. to 50c. a dozen. Lilies and callas are offered in abundance; $1.25 to $1.50 a dozen is the price quoted. Bul- bous fiowers are much in evidence and find a ready sale. Daffodils and jonqun sell best and often bring $1 a dozen reta for select. Paper White narcissus are s commonly grown that many are sold as low as $3 per 100. Well grown Lily of the Valley is always in demand at $4. Five growers are bringing sweet peas to mar- ket at $1 to $1.25 per 100. At no time during the recent warm spell were roses in oversupply. and prices throughout the past month remained firm. Highly colored Bridesmaid and first class Bride are selling at $7 to $8 a 100, seconds at $4 to $5. Some excellent Mme. Abel Chatenay are being shipped in at $10 per 100; many of these have stems 24 to 30 inches in length. American Beauty are in demand, but the quality is not up to standard; perhaps the quality varies with the different growers, and it seems . a hard proposition to obtain the good flowers. Select 36-inch stem stock brings $5 a dozen; 20 to 24-inch, $3.00 and 12 to 15-inch $1 to $1.50. Richmond and Liberty, both in first-class condition, are to be had at $S to $12 per 100. Mignonette and snapdragon wholesale in limited quantities at 50c. per dozen sprays; a little forget-me-not brings 25c. a dozen. The plant trade is even better than last year which proved to be a record-breaker. Well grown hyacinths, azaleas, jonquils, and cyclamen are brought to Tomlinson Hall Market; many are wholesaled early in the day, and by the time the retail trade is through with them there remain but a few straggling ones for the growers to take home with them. I. B. ST. LOUIS.— Trade the past week has disclosed nothing startling, still quite a few wedding and dinner party decora- tions were executed. Funeral work, too, has been quite plentiful. Growers say blooming plants are selling well. The wholesalers report an active shipping trade, and the call for first-class flowers seems better than ever before, though the stock is scarce, and has been ever since the hoUdays. As Lent approaches there will be considerable to do for late weddings and other events, which should use up a lot of good stock. Prices the past week did not change much from those of the week previous. American Beauty, large and fancy, sell at from $4 to $5 per uozen. with a fairly good supply in all grades. Richmond and Liberty are very scarce in fancy grades, with the price up to $12 per 100; other grades at from $4 to $8. Bride and Brides- maid sell well when good. Some extra fine Ivory were seen from Ammann's place, which sold well. The supply of Killarney and Rosalind Orr English is limited, and the few in sell at sight. Carnations always sell well. Some good Enchantress. Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Lady Bountiful and Cardinal were in last week, which realized $5 for extra fancy long, but the bulk of the stock brings $3 to $4 per 100; in 1000 lots not over $2 per 100 is obtained. There is plenty of good bulbous stock, and the four commission houses receive much more than the trade can use. The violet market, which prromised a glut last week, is not quite so heavy, and prices are somewhat better on Califor- nia and double violets. In greens, common ferns are up to $2 per 1000; on smiiax. asparagus, adian- tum and galax. the prices are as usual. Tne mild and pleasant weather which we have been experiencing came to an end on Sunday, when a big snow storm set in, with very cold weather. ST. PATRICK. LOUISVILLE. KY. — Business condi- tions are very satisfactory. Stock is fair- ly plentiful. Roman hyacinths and paper white narcissus are perhaps the only things in which a surplus might be claim- ed- Violets are more plentiful, but are readily disposed of. Jonquils and colored tulips also sell easily. Roses and car- nations are showing the effect of bright- er weather both in color and substance. A. R. B. TWIN CITIES, MINN.— Business the past week has been very good with all dealers, although some difficulty has been experienced in being able to get the proper kind of stock. Roses have been very scarce, particularly red sorts; other varieties have not been plentiful by any means. Carnations have been coming in fairly well, and dealers have had no trouble in supplying themselves. Prices remain fi rm. Roses are wholesaling for $S and $10 per 100, which makes it neces- sary for the retailer to get at least $2 and $2.50 a dozen. Some very fine Rich- mond are to be seen, but not a great many; the fine roses brine" $5 and $6 per dozen. Good Miss Kate Moulton bring $5 and $6 per dozen, and it is believed in this section that this variety has come to stay with us, and will no doubt be listed in all cut flower markets within a short time. The fact of it being one of the finest pink roses also, that it was origin- ated in Minneapolis creates a heavy de- mand for it. Bride and Bridesmaid are selling for $1.50 and $2 per dozen ; and while some very good ones are being cut, we do not seem to be able to get them in sufficient quantities. W^e have had con- siderable cloudy weather oi late which, of course, affects the cut materially, American Beauty are very good in qual- ity, but as there are but few grown in this locality, it makes it necessary for our supply to come from outside points. Bulbous stock is coming in nicely, some very fine tulips are being cut which sell for 75c. and $1 per dozen. Miscellaneous stock is also very fair. There are lots of Koman Hyacinths, Paper White narcissus and lily of the valley. Violets are still selling for $1 per bunch of 25: it is noticeable the small number of double ones that are to be seen. All dealers seem to prefer the single ones an».. they sell and look much better than the doubles, although they have not the keeping qualities possessed by the latter. PAUL. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. ASBURY PARK. N. J.— Miss R. A. Ralston will move into a new store on April 1, at 541 Cookman avenue. AURORA, ILL.— The Aurora Floral Company. Tremulus & Crone, proprietors, have opened a store on Downer place, this city. LIMA, O.— Ralph Zetlitz, son of E. N. Zetlitz, is erecting a greenhouse at corner of Woodlawn avenue and Spencerville road, and will engage in the florist busi- ness. WATERTOWN. WIS.— The White Elm Nursery Company has been incorporated; capital stock, $40,000. Incorporators— A. W. Brown, L. Ada Lyman, and G. N. Thompson. COLORADO SPRINGS, COL.— The Pike's Peak Floral Company has been incorporated. Capital, $50,000. The incor- porators are: William H. Evans, Charles T. Lowndes, and Walter Scott. ELMIRA. N. Y.— Frank W. Durand. who, since the death of Grove P. Rawson, the florist, has conducted Mr. Rawson's business, will continue to conduct it under the name of "Rawson, the Florist," by which the concern is best known. ST. LOUIS. MO.— The Jacquemin-Sen- newald Flower Company has been incor- porated: capital stock. $4,000. three-fourths paid. Incorporators— Frederick Jacque- min and Ferdinand C. Sennewald; Corna Jacquemin and Laura A. Sennewald. NEWELL, W. Va.— A certificate of in- corporation has been issued to the Lake Newell Floral Company for the purpose of planting, cultivating, growing, produc- ing and dealing in shrubbery and flowers of all kinds, and also every kind of fruit and vegetables. Capital stock $10,000. In- corporators: G. W. Durker, W. E. Wells, F. B. Lawrence and Gus. Brandenburg, of East Liverpool. 0-: and Marcus Aaron, of Pittsburg. PLAINFIELD. N. J.— Owing to poor health. Miss Lincoln, the Park avenue florist, has decided to retire from busi- ness for a year or so. and she has made arrangements whereby Mrs. L. J. Den- ton, the West Front street Florist, will take possession of her greenhouse and combine the two businesses. Mrs. Den- ton leases Miss Lincoln's business and will be the sole proprietor. The change will take effect soon. Miss Lincoln is now planning to spend some time In travel in the . "-e that the change may prove beneficial. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. COLUMBIA CITY. IND.— D. C. Noble will add to his present plant 10.000 square feet of glass, to be heated by steam. LIMA. O.— N. R. Swan has purchased the property of David R Hughes at lOGO Bellefontaine avenue and will erect a greenhouse, to grow stock for his Market street store. RIPLEY, MICH.— A. M. York contem- plates the erection of at least one and proltably two more greenhouses in the near future, the additions being rendered necessary to meet his increasing business. HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. ScoUay. I am building an addition to my green- house and wish your advice as to heat- ing. It is an extension of 60 feet to house 100 feet. 11 feet to ridge; 4-foot sides, with 16-inch glass on both sides. It is heated with a boiler of 1.650 foot rating: flow and return at boiler 5 inches, dividing to two 4-inch mains across the end of the house. This divided at each side into four 2-inch flows. Returns lie immediately under the flows and dupli- cate them; all under side benches. I wish to continue this into the addition. Will it be wise to connect the new boiler to the present system just as the old one is? Will it be better to run both boilers on the whole system, or one on the north coils and the other separately on south coils? What capacity should the new boiler have; and is my pipe 16 lines ('2-in pipe) eight flows and eight returns, sufficient to. get 50 degrees zero weather at the extreme end of the addition. Why do you advise placing expansion tank on return? The steam fltter put mine on the flow near the boiler J. w. C. Pennsylvania. The sketch you submit outlines much the same trouble experienced by other florists You lay out a long house 180 feet, having one section for ferns, an- other for chrysanthemums, and finally one at the extreme end for carnations, and you run, or you propose to run, a continuous circulation from the boiler to this extreme distance of ISO feet, with the expectation of properly controlling and regulating three different proposi- tions. The amount of surface you specify will give you ample temperature for each section, but what are you going to do with the middle section full of chrys- anthemums, and with carnations in the end section, when a sudden cold snap comes on in the Fall, which demands that your carnations be looked after as re- gards heat, and your chrysanthemums i-equire little or none? To reach the carnation section as you lay it out. you are compelled to sizzle the chrysanthe- mums. Kindly pardon the lecture, it you please. In your case, as well as in that of many others. I would advise the 100-foot section to remain as it is, and build the carnation section next door, as it were. By doing this you will simply have to change the mains so that they will carry the new house. However, if you add the 60-foot section to the present house, you will be able to heat it with the amount of pipe you mention. You will require an additional boiler of 1,000 feet, 4-inch pipe rating. The present number of flows (eight) will be ample to carry the additional surface for this extension. Your present main capacity will also be sufficient. Connect the new boiler to the present 5-inch mains, and allow both boilers to operate the whole system. In your case, I would recommend that you place full opening gate valves on the connections, both flow and return, of each boiler, between the boilers and the mains. These valves are to be used only in case of breakdown of either boiler. After placing these valves in position. ' they should be locked with chain, or the wheels taken off, so they cannot be meddled with. For a comparatively small extra expenditure you can put in a new boiler of 1,500 feet, 4-inch pipe capac- ity (which is about the rating of present boiler), and so in case of breakdown the more easily carry the whole job on one boiler. With this extra size of boiler you will not consume any more coal than you would with the smaller one. As you mention that you are now build- ing the addition for carnations. I would suggest that after the present Winter is over, you arrange your heating plant so that each section of the house can be run independently. You can easily do this by running 4-inch mains from the present 5-inch, through ine center of the fern house, below grade, into the middle section, taking off the coils for that section separately; continue from these 4-inch mains through the middle section with 3-inch mains to the end section, which will supply the coils in that part of the system. In case you conclude to simply extend the present heating pipes through tne new 60-foot section, and make no other alteration whatever, I think you would flnd it to give better results if you were to use the middle section for carnations, and the extreme end section for the chrysanthemums. In the popular vernacular of the day "I will give you a straight tip." and that is. you wUl save money in operating the system by running the mains through the center of the range, and by this means be able to control each section absolutely. The principal reasons for connecting expansion tanks to returns, are. econ- omy and the prevention of disagreeable results. This is not a matter of opinion with the writer, but is the result of long practical experience. U. G. SCOLLAY. February 10, 1906 The Plorists' Exchangrt^ J 85 THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Gardenias. It is at this season mine than at any oUht time of the year, when gardenias, well forward and full of promise, are ever ready to drop their buds on the slightest provocation. There will be little of tliis trouble where the plants are in a house by tliemselves and under the close surveillance of an experienced grower. The loss in buds will be small in any house where the maintenance of 60 degrees of heat, with little or no deviation either way, pre- sents no difficulty. A temperature, uniform and steadily held, even if a trifle lower or higher than the normal point of 60 degrees, means everything in the perfect development of gar- denia blooms. A daily light spraying of foliage and buds serves the twofold purpose of keeping the plants bright and clean and the atmosphere from becoming too drj'. Tempered water, it possible, should be used. This is also the season when injudicious and careless watering has the most telling effect on gardenias. Where the plants are growing in thorougbly drained benches or pots, and where the planting has been done in a correct man- ner, insuring a stand, just right as to base of stem merely touching the soil, there will be less danger from overwatering than from insuffi- ciency of water, either excess being the im mediate cause of the dreaded "yellows," the principal bugbear in gardenia culture. If a start was made with healthy plants, their turniuL' from green to yellow, in nearly all cases, is caused by careless watering. Potted Roses. That roses in pots, well grown and in bud and bloom, are good property at Easter, through- out early Spring and, in fact, at any time and any season, Js more clearly shown every year, and alert florists have not been slow in find- ing it out and in turning the discovery to good account. While nearly all roses may success- fully be grown in pots, not all of them are what a pot rose should be like when so grown and since we have a wide field to select from and suitable varieties are more easily managed " than any less adapted for the purpose, we raav as well ciioose properly. At present this is easier said than done. Continued experience and experimenting in this line of work more than the closest study of books- and catalogues, will finally enable us to unerringly point out the kinds of roses most satisfactory for pot culture to grower afid buyer. A rose grown and offered in a pot, should be of a compact, dwarf habit, a free and easy bloomer, with flowers fit for cutting and a hantfenme, luxuriant foliage; and. if possible, the plant should be good enoiigli for the open garden as well as the parlor. Few of those varieties we are handling now com- bine all these points in the qualities they possess, but for the present they will do. Roses, potted up in the Spring, carried through the Summer in their pots and ripened off in early Autumn, are the plants that most willinf,' ly submit to forcing and the stock that can be brought out quite early. The Easter roses, how- ever; those that were imported or fieldgrown and potted up in November, are less inclined to yield to early or severe forcing and more readily re- sent faulty management or cultural excesses. It is now time to slowly start these roses into growth, and with the exercise of some caution, especially needful at the start, there will be little difficulty in working up a fine stock for Enster and the early Spring trade. First of all comes pruning. The weak and straggling woitd must bo cut out clean, and the well ripened stronger canes be pruned down to from five to ten eyes or joints. A rose with an abundance of very long, strong branches indicating unusual vigor, probably being one of the robust growers, commonly found among those of the hybrid tea and remontant classes. must not be too closely pruned lest a goodly part of future bloom, beauty and shapeliness is clipped away. The good old rule to cut the weak wood close and the stronger but sparing ly, never losing sight of the needs of the variety to be operated upon, still holds good. A temperature of 45 degrees is high enouglt to start with. A moderate moisture at the roots, hut copious, frequent sprinkling overhead will soon bring about an even all around break and the starting of active root fibers. This accom- plished, the roses may safely be treated to more heat. A gradual, slow rise to fiO degrees, with from 5 to 8 degrees higher on bright days, will finally fix the even course of regular forciner, promote luxuri;int, healthy growth under a steady headway, leading to perfect development o? foliage and flowers. Then they will need lots of water and spraying, witli an occasional dose of liquid manure, as Well as the full light and sunshine. In giving air, caution and good judg- ment miist gTiide. Crimson Rambler Roses. In f'riinsnn Rnmiijrr we h;i\'e ;i rnsp tliat fUtTer,; from the gcnernl rla-ft of potted rises not on'y in make-up and character, and__ somewhat in its cultural requirements, hut also' in this, that it must be in full bloom when offered and dis- played in our stores, while moat other pot rose^ sell best before all the bloom is fully out, those with a few, or even one open flower, but show- ing a number of fine buds in all stages of devel- opment, finding the greatest favor with buyers. Crimson Rambler is essentially an Easter rose when pot-grown and forced. At all other timrs well-grnwn roses of other classes lead and are invariably preferred by buyers and lovers of roses. The little ever-blooming Baby Rambler, however, will prove an excellent seller for many years to come, because attractive specimens in an sizes t*an be h:id with the least effort. Rambler roses, including such varieties as White Rambler, Dorothy Perkins and Philadel- phia Rambler, should now be on their way fo Easter, should he beyond their starting point and well forward in putting forth foliat;e. Tr temperature most conducive to healthy devel- opment is GO or, at the most, 70 degrees, steadily held. No pruning other than cutting away strag- gling undergrowth, should be practiced. The long canes should be symmetrically, even arti-^- tically, arranged, staked and tied, so that th ^ plant when in bloom presents an unbroken, shapely mass of color. All the light and sun- shine now coming their way will prove the best of stimulants. Later on, however, a light shade on very brigiit days is good for plants beginning to bloom. As with all hard-wooded plants under forcing, a deal of watering and top-sprinkling are necessary, but unlike most other stock. Crimson Rambler roses fare best in a lightly buoyant atmosphere, not disturbed by currents of fresh air. Great care, therefore, must be had in ventilating as long as cold weather lasts, while in the warmer days of early Spring, air may be admitted in a less stinted measure. It is wiser and easier to thus fore- stall the ravages of mildew than to fight it with sulphur after the plants have already been disfiguri'd. Re'^ular tobacco fumi^ in. pots, $8.00 per lOJ. Asparagus Sprengeri. Nice stocky plants from 2,'-^ In. pots, $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER, East Stroudsbari^. Pa GERMAN IVY 2 inch, $2,00 per hundred FIELD & SINCLAIR, HOLYOKE, MASS. Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. UentloD The Flortata' ExebanKe wben writing. 50.000 COLEUS Good clean stock, well rooted cuttings. $4.00 per 1000; 60c. per 100 by mall, casta, 50,000 rooted outtiiiifs now in sand, 300 000 more coming on; Verschaffettii, Qolden Bedder, Queen Victoria and Vari- eties. C. oCHULZE&oOn, Flushing, iTT."". v." MentlnQ Tbf FInrlatw' Kxrhanirp wh^n wrltlnn. COLEUS 12 Good Varieties $i.RO per 100 2 ^' Inch pots SALVIA, ^2.50 per .00 'ifj inch pots. Good Clean Plauts. JOBIN L. PARKER, Birmingham, Ala. Mention Th«> Flnrlntw' B»cliangf wh*>fi wrlritur fiPDANIIII^S Thrifty young plants ^■■-■^^*'^"*-J~><-' grown a few to a pot. Sent tret) of soil— Nntt. Doylo, Ricard, Bniante. Buchner. Poltevine. I'erhini?. etc. $16.bO per 1,000. Gladioli.— arotfs line Mixtures, 8i'c. per 100. ^A| Fl Ilk Well rooted. Red's. Yellow's ^-^^ ■-■-'-'*-' andGold-odged,$fi.Oi). Fancy. $5.00 per 1000. Giant. $l.iO per ito. These two In many kinds, all of the brlKhteet, showy colors. Ooleus plants from soil U more. Plenty of G. lied der. Terms are cash with the order. List free. DANIEL K.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Blichwage when writing. SWEET PEAS (Earnest of All), 2 In., $2.00 a lOO Per mO Asparagus Sprenperl, 2 in. per ICOC $9.00; $1.25 Cuphea, (Cigar Pianti 50 Sulasinella deuticulata. 2 in 2 00 Sweet Peas. (Earliest of all). 2 in 2 O'l Petunias. Dbl. fringed mixed, 2 in 2.(0 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Ft(>rtwt«' RxrhsDce when wrltinc. GERANIUMS IN GOOD VARIETY $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1 000 and up Our new 24 page illustrated descriptive Geranium Catalogue, containing a full description of over 175 of the best nov- elties, new and standard varieties of ge- raniums and pelargoniums is now ready and will be sent to the trade. If you do not get one write us, TELEGRAPH GERANIUM Sl.OOperdoz.; $6.00perl00 $50.00 per lOOO E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let. 75c. per doz., $6, CO per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let, single: $I.OO per doz.; $6. CO per I GO. PiiTS VEGETABLES Prom 2-in. pots Per doz. Per 100 Abiitilon.Savitzl and others $0.40 $2.00 Ageratum, blue and white 40 2.00 Aiternaiitliera. red and yellow 40 2.00 AlyHauin, niantand dwarf 40 2.0O Heliotrope, in good variety 40 2.00 Hardy £:iie:liHh Ivy, 15 to 18 in. $17.60 per 1000 .40 Hollyhocks, douhle white and mixed .50 Lemon Verbeua 40 Lantanas, In eood variety 40 Moonvines, blue and white 60 SaivlH.in variety 40 2.00 3.no 2.00 2 00 3.00 2.00 2.00 Deutzia Gracilis, for forcinR 40 Hardy Chrysanthemums $ I .OO per doz., $8.00 per Madeira Vine KootH, $1.00 per peck $3.60 per bush. Acalypha Bfacfeeana Acbyrantlies, Emersonll. and Ver- echaffelti Cuphea (Cigarplant) Parlor Ivy, Senecio Bcandens Scented Gerauiums, Bose. Balm, Fernlfolia. etc .Pltiinbaeo. Oapeneis. White Bef^onias, beddlnK varieties .Smllax Coleus, in good varietle.i Hardy <_;hry8antheiuuniB. email flowered Hardy Clir}Banthemum§, large flowered \erbenas. Separate Colors Verlienae. Mixed Petuiiiag, Dreer's Superb Single lOO. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.f0 2 00 1 50 2.00 LETTUCE Big Boston, Boston Market. Grand Bapidsand Tennis Ball. $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. CABBAGE In any quantity. Wakefield. Succession and Flat Dutch, $1.26 per 1000; 10.000 or over at $1.00 per ICOO. PARSLEY Moss Curled, 26 cts. per 100; $1.26 per 1000. Strong roots, $2.60 per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery season 1906 ; we are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 19C6 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose businers card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all intereBted in horticulture to visit us. Cowentou Station , Philadelphia division B. & O. R. R., 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. Cash with order, please. Not less than five of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. Zc SON, WHITE MARSH, IVID. ll«Btloa tba riorUts' Bxcbaase wbca vrltlnc. 186 The Plorists' Exchange 44 ^V'Nature's BONORA '5 K ^ ^^r ^ ^« ^ P^ant Food The greatest discovery of modern times. Used by the best horticulturists and agriculturists in the land, and also used in all the principal departments of Washington, D. C, as follows: Capitol Grounds, Botanical Gardens, Congressional Library Grounds, Soldiers Home and Zoological Gardens. Read what sonje of the prominent growers have to say • Oceanic, N. J., Nov. 16, 1906. BoNORA Chemical Co., 684 Broadway, N. Y. Dear Sir: Having given " B0N0R4.*' a good tent, both on fruits, vegetables and plants. I can highly recommend It as an excellent high grade forllUzer, but being a powerful fertilizer, judg- raent should be used In applying. Take, tor Instance, our Chrysanthemum season, that is almost at a close. lean safely say that I never had any better finished flowers or more perfect foliage. They received Just two applications of "BONORA," and the most pronounced difference Is on a batch of strawberries this fill that we are preparing for forcing. Some of the rows got one watering of '■ BONORA.," while the othnra got none. The man • hat watered them had his private mark. A couple of weeks after 1 was taken out to seo If I could pick out the rows that were watered with "BONORA" I had no difficulty In selecting the rows that received the" BONORA"- The distinc- tion was very apparent by their deep green luxuriant foliage. I may also s'^ate thai our pot fruits, such as peaches, nectarines, pears, etc-, this past season the foliage was a little off color ; they got twoappllcatlons which brought back that dark foliage, that Is pleasing to the eye, and necessary for results. William Tukner. Gardener to.M. C. D. Borden, Esq., Oceanic, N. J. PocANTico Hills, n. Y., October 4th. 1905. BONORA Chemical Co.. 584 Broadway, N. Y. Gentlemen : Answering your letter about how well I was pleased with " BONORA" I wish to say thai J. M. Thorbum & Co., New York City. Stumpp & Walter Co., " R. H.Macy ,t Co., Simpson. Crawford & Simpson, " Weeber&Don, " Vaughan*a Seed 8*ore, " Burnett Bros.. " Arthur T. Boddington, " Abraham ^^ Straun Brooklyn, N. Y. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa, Hosea Waterer, " Send your orders to your seed houses or order dfrect. It gavo U9 great satisfaction. We tried it sparingly, as we have been fooled with so many different things, that I thought It was best to go slowly with It. It not only highly pleased me but all those that have seen It notice the great difference between where It le used and where it Is not used. I am very sorry I did not get more, earlier in the season as wo could use It to great advantage. I used It on evergreens, trees lawns, and on flowering plants. Expect to use a large quantity th© coming season, and shall send you the order direct. If your representative does not call early enough. Very truly yours. O, G. Ohader, Gardener to J. D, Rockfeller, Jr. OOEaNIO N. J. NOV. 22d, 1905. BONORA Chemical Co., 58t Broadway, New York. Gentlemen : I am using your " BONORA" for the last two years, and the longer I use it, and the bet- ter I get acquainted wtih It the more I like it. The ferns I have grown with " BONORA" received prizes at the last show, and the Chrysanthe- mums grown with " BOXORa" got flrst prizns ; also the Lettuce. I grow my vegetables under glass with the same fertilizer with splendid results ; in fact 1 would not be without It. Very truly yours, N. Butterbach, Supt. to Hon. Oornellus N. Bliss. N. SnellenbfTg ,V Co. W. C. Beckert. C C Poll worth & Co., GriiH b & Turner Co., Huntington & Page, St. Louis Seed Co.. Henry PhilllpB Seed Co. The Livineeton Seed Co., Harnden SeeH Co., T. W. Wood .t Son. Philadelphia; Pa. AilcEheiiy, Pa. Milwaukee, Wis. Baltimore. Md, IndlanapoIlB. Ind. St. Louis. Mo. Tole.lo. O. Columbus, O. Kansas City. Mo. llicbmond. Va. Steele BriggB Seed Co.. Ltd. Toronto, Ont., Can. ' BONORA" iB put up both in dry and liquid form. One gallon of the liquid when mixed with wate not lose its strengtb by being exposed. In stock and sold J. A. Simmers, John 0. Bruce & Co., OttoSchwill&Co., Champion & Co,, Howe .S: Stetson, F. H. Ebellng, Younkenuann Seed Co. Charles M. Beach, W. C. Kennedy, J. F. Wilcoi. Stoppy Floral Co., will make ICO gallons of by the following prominent houses E. Toronto, Ont., Can. | Barteldes &Co, Hamilton, Ont. Memphis, Tenn. New Haven, Conn. Syracuse N. Y. Council Bluffs. Iowa. New Mllford. Conn. St. Joseph, Mo. Council Bluffs. Iowa, St. Joseph, Mo. plant food ready for use W. E Ball wig, J. C. Renni9on, Holmes Seed Co., R. & J. Farquhar&Co., Schacfer's Incorporated, Mount Desert Nurseries, G. M. Warrick's Sons, Edward S. Schmid. Geo. A. Price, William Brinker, Cleveland, Can be kept in this manner for Denver. Colo. Milwaukee, Wis. , Slons City, Iowa. Harrlsburg, Pa. Boston, Mass. Newburgh, N. Y. Bar Harbor, Me. Washington, Pa. Washington, D. C. Albany, N. Y. O. And many others, a century, a.sitdoes Put up as follo^vs : X, 2, 5 and xo STAllon kegrs, per ipallou, Half Barrels, (cont. 25 sals.) ** •• Barrels, (cont. 50 sals ) *• ** S2>oo 1.75 1.50 Put up In dry form In all size pactcagres a^ follows t 5 lbs. mattlnK X40 gallons, S 2.50 lo lbs. ** 280 ** 5>oo 40 lbs. ** II20 ** 20.00 100 lb«. ** 2800 ** 42.50 200 lbs. " 5^00 •• 70.00 BONORA CHEMICAL CO.. 584 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Mention The Florlsta' Exc ha nge when wrltin g,_ Washington, D. C. Trade Notes. Business has been exception- ally good, all stock g-oing off with a rush, excepting bulbs, of which there is an ample supply without corres- ponding demands. Jonquils from the South made their appearance this week. There were a large number of wed- ding decorations on this week. Among the notable events of these was the musicale given by Mrs. Perry Belmont, with decorations of American Beauty roses and long stemmed lilac. Supper was served on small tables which were decorated with Liberty roses and white lilac. Another noteworthy event was the childrens party given by Mr.s. Richardson Glover, on Feb- ruary 3 at her spacious mansion on New Hampshire avenue. The entire lower floor was given up to the child- ren, the two hundred presents being laden on a full rigged ship, which was electrically lighted with one hun- dred miniature lamps, and floated on an imitation blue sea crested with white caps under a blue sky, which was studed with electric stars. The music room was done in smilax, red white and blue lights and American Beauty rose.s. The dining room was completely lined with smilax and hun- dreds of heads of poinsettias, with clusters of red bells suspended all over the ceiling, and a chime of silver bells was used to make the scene more real. The whole was one of the most exquisite and artistic as well as origi- nal decorations ever seen in the na- tional capital. The work was done by A Gude & Bro. J. R. Freeman is making a fine display with Enchantress and Mrs. Lawson carnations of his own cutting. One of the many orders he had this week, was tor a pall for the funeral of Mr. Rufus Darby, made of vl-lets entirely and fringed with or- chids. David Bisset, Garret Park, is send- ing in some fine violets on good stiff stems from 12 to 14 inches long. There is a growing demand for violets here, and Mr. Bisset is kept busy filling orders from his six houses of Prin- cess of Wales. He expects to grow more next year. Monday, January 2 9, was the an- niversary of the late President Mc- Kinley's birthday. The carnation being his favorite flower, everyone who has a nickel to spare buys one to wear in honor of the martyred president. The social season Is at its height. J. H. Small & Sons had fourteen din- ner decorations in one night. The mercury has been playing all around 60, but it dropped to 16 on Thursday night, and Saturday morn- ing it was 8 above zero. E. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind., was a visitor here this week. The Wa.shington Florists' Club met at the Scottish Rite hall. 1007 G. street. N. W., on Tuesday, Febru- ary 6, at 8 p. m. There was an ex- hibition of carnations and an illus- trated address by Professor A. F. Woods, chief of Bureau of Pathology, etc.. Department of Agriculture, on the "Diseases of the Carnation." The club secured the main hall in anti- cipation of a large attendance. JOSEPH A. GAUGES. Baltimore. News Notes. Lehr Brothers, Brooklyn, Md., are building a new house, 27 by 150 feet, for carnations. The supplies are ordered from the Burnham Hitchlngs Pierson Company. , At St. Mary's Industrial School three old houses heretofore used In growing roses, carnations and chrys- anthemums will be torn down, and six new houses erected, each 100 feet in length. These houses, when com- pleted will again be leased by J. J. Cummings, florist. Several greenhouses have been erected recently by C. Gregorius and Stevenson Brothers, Govanstown, Md. The bedding stock being grown In the Park Department greenhouses Is at the present time in very good con- dition. The flower beds of the various parks and squares in the city of Balti- more will require over one million plants to fill them. The Park Board is contemplating the concentration of REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and aianutacturerft of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES New York Attents for Oaldwell'B, Monroe, Ala., Pftrlor Brand SmUaz, UentloQ The Florlsf Bxchange when writing. Oalax Leaves and Decorative Greenery WM G. DONALDSON G. A. PLUMB VIOLETS Dutche»» County Violet Co. Wholesale Florists, I 15 West 30th Street, New York We handle a full line of Cut Flowers. Telephone, 2877 Mad. Sq. Consignments Solicited Mention Thp Flnrlntii' Rxcbanire whpn wrttlnir. all propagating houses in one of the larger parks in the near future; the plants can be grown at a greatly re- duced expense than as at present, when the houses are scattered in four districts. The Fernery Co., Incorporated, is contemplating the erection of a palm house in the rear of their fine store on North Charles street. Messrs. C. M. Ackerman, C. W. Ritter. Frank V. R. Fries, Walter M. Jordan, Wm. Allen and H. W. Nice form the new incor- porated company. A shipment of palms from a northern firm has ar- rived in a damaged condition; im- proper packing. It is claimed, has been the cause, together with the unex- pected and sudden drop In tempera- ture. The houses of carnations, violets, lilies and freesia at Halliday Brothers are in exceptionally fine shape. On February 9 and 10 the Greater New York Bowlers and recognized world's champions will visit Baltimore to try conclusions with an "All Star" team from Baltimore. C. L. Seybold and perhaps another member of the Baltimore florist team will be on the All Star aggregation. Seybold has been picked to try conclusions with the world famous Johnnie Vorhees, of New York. The games will be played on the new Criterion Alleys in Balti- more with a return match in New York. In qualifying Seybold averaged 211 3-16 in 16 games. C. L. S. N.LECAKES&CO. 53 W. 28tii St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Ont Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg.. W. 26tb Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Speoialtikb: Oatax Learea, Fema and Leuoo- thoe Sprays, H0II7, PrlnceaH Pine and all klnde of Everereens. - Green and Bronze Galax Leaves IfoBtloB tkA rinrifita' ■xehaacs wk«B wrlttaa. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltloK. TW VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold ; also rooted runners from riarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, S«°S Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. February 10, 1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 187 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS XT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 MadlsoD Square Ueotloo the riorUitfl' Bxcban^ wbea irrlttng C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET 5p BLAKE Wholesale Plori&ts 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. Coneigninents poliriteil. Out-of-town orders care- fully atteiiiieti to. Give ub a trial. MeatloD tbe riorlsta' BxeliaDffe when writhw- BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Oommisbion Dealers in CtT fLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (,Ji",!Sr°.), New York Telephone Oall, 830 Madison Sq. Uentlon Tbe riorlsta' Excbange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 40 WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone, 3870-387X Medlaon Square GRO'Wr£Rf, A.TTENTION! Always Ready to Receive Fine Stoek WILLIAM W. GUNTHER 30 'West 29th street 'Pboiie, SSI BlailiBonSiiiiaie. N£\C YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orchids Kstalilished iHss Mention The FlorigU* Ifttchenge when wrlOng. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The 'Wholesale Florist of Ne'w York 43 WEST 28th STREET FboneB 1664-1666 MadlBon Square Mention Tbe florists* Exchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Strest Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Uentlon Tbe FlorlaU* Bxcbange wben wiittog. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Uentlon the rlorlata' Bicluns* when wrttlBf. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Oommlsslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS •.28 •Willotighby St., '""StirAain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florlste* Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 •WEST 30th STREET KKXr YORK ConBlgiiments Solicited. Telephone: 280 Madison Si. Uentloa tbe nortati' Biebease wbea wrlttog. JAMES McMANUS ^.r^r,,^ 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST X^ .^ I I l=" "^^ ALWAYS ON GRADE OF >r ^^ L^ J^ ES_ T HAND A SPECIALTT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Excbance Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention Tbe Florlsta* Bxcbange when writing. A. L. YOUNG & CO. WHOLESIIE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St,, NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Ofadlson Square. OoQsignments of choice cut flovrers solicited. Prompt payments. Give U8 a trial. Mention The Florists* Exohange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55aWEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWE-RS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Telephone Call: 2yj Madison Square. Mention Tbe Florists' Etxchange when writing. Telephone, 3934 Madison Square EstabliBhed 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $i.5o per 'oo. In any quantity. Conslgrnments of First Class Stock Solicited. Telephone Call* 756 Madison Square Mention l^e Florists' EJxebsnge when writing. J.K.Men V-f, '^.^ ■4-^^ 'kJ^.r'^ ^^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY wholesale^comm.ss.on Receiver and Slilpper of all varieties of Cut Flowers Telephones,2200 and 2201 MadlsonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wtoiesaie Prices o[ Got Flowers, Hew m, Hi 8, lol. Prices qnotetf are by tbe bnndreil nnless ottaervrlse noted. ABbautt, lancy — special I •' extra No. 1 I " No. a 2 " No. 8 5 Bride, 'Maid, fancy— epc'l O ** extra K " No. 1 I " No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty [ Mme. Abel Chatenay.... DANTUM Croweandm Abparaods " Plumosua, bunches " Sprengerl, bunches CAI.LAa Cattlbtas Daisies Ctpeipeditms HTACiNTHs, Roman 60.00 to 35.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to I'.OO to 8.0C to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to 8.00 to 36.00 to .50 to 10.00 to l.BO to 75.00 85.00 25.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 35.00 12.00 .75 1.50 50 00 25.00 20.00 12.00 60.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 f Inf'r grades, all colors • White, g STANDARn 5 Varieties I, CI 1 Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. e •FANOT— fc» ('The highest n grades of 19 standard var.) [ NOTBLTIBS LiLtAC, per bunch Lilies Lilt or the Valley Mignonette, ordinary...- fancy Narcibscs, Paper White *' yellow Panbibs, per dosen bunches.. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Violets " special Tdlipb .00 to 00 to .00 to .00 to 00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to 1.00 to .00 to .75 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .00 to .50 to .00 to .08 to .25 to .60 to .00 to 1.60 2 50 2.60 2.50 2.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6 00 1.50 16.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 2.00 2.00 .76 12.00 .10 .50 .60 2.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Telcbhonc. 90S ■ diso - Madison &quarc 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautr. Bridesmaid, Bride. Liberty, Meteor. Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Tele|>hone, 19*8 >1sdl»on Square Edw. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INEW^ YORK TELEPHONE, 1462-1463 HADISON SQUARE CUT FLOWERS AT WHOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street,, New York TEI.F.i-H.iNE: 3,'i':« MaMSi'N .^(jCARE Mention Hie Florists' BrehAnye when writing J. Sellsman Joseph J. Levy JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cut Flower Company Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SL1NN& THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets. Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. ConBign- ments Solicited. Telephone I B864 Madison Square FkAXK H. T'KAESL'Li (JlIAliLES .SCIIENCK TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CITT FLOWKR EXCHANGE Telephones! T98 and 799 MADISON SQUARE CONSir.NMENTS SOLICITED Wcntlop l^e Florists* Brehsnge wbe» wrltlat- JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 5 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 44C3^4M MADISON SQUARE MeotloB tbe VXorivtm* B»cbang« wb«» wilting- THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 4850 Madison Square coBSlgsiDCDts ot ciolcc Flowers soilclittf Uentlon The Florists' Bxehan^e when writlos. 188 The Plori-st-s' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^ "TaS*r,f,^:i.^?er "^ ^-^ DOVBLB VIOLEXS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLO'WBRS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelpliia MePtloD The FlorlBta' Bxcbange when writlDg. SAMUEL S. PENMOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia UentloQ The Florists* E!xchange when wrltioe. Extra Choice VALLEY at $4.00 per 100; special price for yearly contracts. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 'We have the NOVELTIES and STAPI.ES 504 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. Uentlon The Florists* BEAUTIES KOSE8 CARNATIONS VALI^EY Exchange whep wrltlpe. MIONONETTE PANSIES BABY PRIMROSES VIOI-ETS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS LILIES ROMAN HYACINTH BOX-WOOD SPRAYS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADtLPHIA I'.et. JIaikot ami Cbestnut Streets Choicest Stock Al-ways on Hand Telcjihon^: l-4e-C(;-A. Mention The Plorlits' IQschange when writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The FloristB' Exchange when wrltlnt. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wliolesale Florists 15(6-18 SANSON STREET High Grade Cut Flowers Open Evenings until 8. Mention The Floristi' Exohanca when writing. ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PLANTS Marketan(l4gihSts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Etohange when writing. CAr,L ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOB PROMPT DELIVERY Carnations,Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. 1 1 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA si.^iIj.a.:x: .a-jstid e^a-STer lilies ■NVILID 'Prompt Reports" Business hours: 7 A.M. to S P.M. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1281 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CArnationa • iSpeclKlt^ No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Kerstone *Phonfs. Mention The Floriats' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Boston Buffalo Feb. 6,1906 Feb. 6, 1906 40 03 to 60.00 aO.OO to 40.00 10.00 to 2D.00 6.00 to 10.00 8,00 to 10.00 t.OO to 6.00 1.00 to 4.00 . to 6.00 2,UU to to 4,00 CO 16.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1,00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 60.00 30.00 16.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 to 1.00 2.00 2.O0 2.00 2.0U 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.60 .76 to to 60.00 to 8.00 to 12.60 to to .. to . to . to . 8.00 to 12.60 to . 2.00 to 4.00 2,00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 12.60 .36 to .60 to to . to . to . 6.00 '4.00 1.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to 16.00 to 16.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to to 16.00 to to 6.00 to 60 40.00 lO.tO 10.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 60 75 to 2.00 to 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.60 to 4 00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 18.00 to 12.50 to ... to .. to .. to .. to .. to 16.00 to to 4.00 to S.OO to 4.00 to 16.00 to .76 to 1.00 to to to Detroit Feb. 4, 1906 to 40,00 to to to 10,00 12.50 to to 6.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to to . ... to to to 10 6.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 Cincinnatf Feb. 3, 1906 18.00 8.00 6.00 6.0U 3.00 to 46.00 to 36,00 to 26.00 to to 10.00 to 7.00 to 6. 60.00 5.00 to .... to to to to to to 1.00 to 40.00 to 16.00 to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 2.00 Co to to to to to to to 2.00 50.00 46.00 12.60 ■8.00 18.00 4.00 4.00 16.00 .76 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 to to to to to to to to to Co to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 36.00 Co 10.00 to to to to to to to 16.00 to 4.00 to to to 15.00 to .50 Names^and Varieties to to to CO .76 Beauty, fancy — special ** extra No. 1 " CuUe & Ordinary Bride, 'J^aid, fancy-Bpeclal.. " extra No. 1 No. 2 aolden Qate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perie ORCHIDS— Cattleyas f Interior grades, all colors t» ) White gSTANDABD ( Pink .S Vabietibb f Red •; ) Yellow & Tar.... g'FANCT J White k(ThehIghut V £''''' 10 er&desol (Red Castand. Tar.) ) Yellow & Tar... C NOVBLTIEB Adiantcm AsPABAGUB, Plum. & Ten " Sprengeri, bunches.. Callas Cbbtsanthemumb, ordinary " fancy Dahlias Daisies Gladiolds Lilies, Harrtsli ** Longiflorum Lily or tbk Valley Mignonette, ordinary , " fancy Shilax Violets, ordinary fancy 18.00 12.00 4.00 niiwaulcee ;Feb. 6, 1906 6.00 6.00 6.00 to 26.00 to 20.00 10 16.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6 00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to to to 3.00 to 2.00 CO 2.U0 to to 4.00 to 6.00 to COO to 6.00 to to 1.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to 12.60 to S.OO 4.00 4.00 20.00 20.10 .76 to CO ... to to to to 16.00 to ) to 3,00 to 2 00 Co 4.00 Co 20.00 to .60 CO .76 to to Pblfdelphla Feb. 7, 1906 2.00 2.00 2,00 4.66 6.00 to 75.00 60.0010 60.00 20.00 to 26.00 8.00 to 12.50 to 20.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to 30.00 to ,,,, to to 50.00 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.50 to .... to 3.00 to 3.00 to -- 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 36.00 to 76.00 to . . 10.00 to 12.60 CO Co .... CO 2.00 CO 3.00 CO 12.60 to 16.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 12.60 to 16.00 to .50 .76 to 1.00 ....'.. to to to Pittsburg Feb. 7,1906 .00 to 60. .Ou to 40. .00 to 20. ... to 5. ... to 12 .. to 10. .00 Co 8. ... Co 4, ... to ... ... Co ... .00 Co 16. ... Co ... .00 to 8. ... CO ... .76 Co 1. ,50 to 2. ,60 to 2. .60 to 2, to ... .00 to 4. 00 to 4. .00 to 4. ... to ... .. to ... 26 to 1. .00 to 60, .00 to 26, ... Co ... ... to „. ... to ... ... to ... ,00 CO ... Co ... .60 to 16, ... to ... .00 to 3 .00 to 2 .00 to 5 .60 to 15 .60 to .00 Co 1 ,„. to .. ,.. to .. ... to .. 3.00 St. Louis Feb. B, 1906 ,. '0 3C.U0 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 Co to to 3.00 Co to to to 3.00 to to to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 3.00 CO 3.00 CO 3.00 CO 3.00 to to .... Co 26.00 Co 26.00 Co 8.00 CO to to to to to .... to to 3.00 Co 2.00 Co 4.00 to 12.60 CO 35 CO ... to ... CO ... to ... to 60.00 40.00 26.00 10.00 8 00 5.00 3.00 8.66 2.00 2.00 2,00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 i.oi) 60.00 5J.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 16.00 .60 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Veilow Narcissus Lily HarrUII Brides, 'Maids American Beauties NA/ELCH BROS. l>ROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence Se., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Can fnrnlsli at sliort notice. Pri'je aecordinK to qnality of goods. Long Distance Teleplione 6267 and 6268 Men ion The l-iorlsts" Ijixchange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. C. POIHI 60. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Kentlon The Florlata* Exchange when writing. H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention "Rie Florists* Etecbsnge when writing. Worciiiitiir GoDseivaioiles Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Prompt attention given all orders. WORCESTER. MASS. UULTUN & HUNKEl CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Maiiiil;iituiers 01 Wil:!'. I'K.'ill ;N'S 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'hoin', Main 874. P. O. liox lu3 Mention The Florists* Etzctaange when writing. GHBS.I.SGHHEFFEBFLORIIGO. Wholesale Department ONLY COMMISSION HOUSE HERE High quality Wanted. Best market in the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo COLLECTIONS We find this 1b the best time in the year to make collections. Florists and others feel rich and friendly durlngtheholidays. So why do you not send at once for collection your overdue accounts to THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New York. tipntloD the Florists' Brphange wheo writing, Pittsburg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Supplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list Ditt^hlirn Pa a/id prices on large orders. rl% I 9UUI llyVCl. Uentlon the Florists* Bzchanjre when writing. Headqaarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS Aii'l all kiiiiis of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 383-87 Ellicotl St. GITE UB A TBIAL BUFFLAO, N.Y. We can Please Yoo Mention The FloristB' Exohange when writing, FILM lElVES Fresh cut day of ship- ment $6.00 a lOuO, or $3.61/ -for 500. Freight paid to NewY..rk. NeediePines, -Florida Moss. Pino Cones. Perpetuated Palms. Florida Natural Products Co , So. Jacltsonviile P. 0., Florida. Mention the FlorlBtB' Birbange wheo twrlrlnv Tut ViDiincaD GaiDiiiiDD Trice, $3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTC. & PUB. CO., Ltd. 2 Duaae Street, New Yotfc Uentloo The Florieta' Exchange wben writlDB. February 10, 1906 The RIorists' Exchansre 189 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping ordera our Specalltj Write, telephone ortelegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FKEE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Estabjuhed i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Ifentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. CHAS.W.NcHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 5 i Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florlats' Exchange when wrttlpg. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Gut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, CHIC AGO ConslKmnentB Solicited Mention the Florlita* Dxcbanfe when writing. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CMICAOO Mention The Floriats* Exchange when writing. GEO. REINBERG~~ Kri^f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We win take <'are of your or(ler3 at reasonable prufs. i'rompt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue. CHICAOO, CLL. Ifentlon llie Florlsti* Exchange when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention The FloriBta' Exchange when writing. E. G. HILL CO. V^holesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Florists' Bichanfre when writing WHOLESALE mn M lEDGOTHOE Direct from the woods to the dealer. GAliAX, Krepn and bronze 50c. per 1000 LEUCOTHOK SPKA VS (tureen only) $2.00 " Special prices on lOtB of lOu.Of 0 and up. Terme strictly cash, F. O. B., Elk Park. N. 0. P. W. RICHARDS & CO., Banner Elk, N. C. UentInD The Florlsti' Bzphiinep whpn writing. CmffON2r:i.'K all colors liVrlte for Prices. .'. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO. RIBBONS >-i Inch to 5 inch, all colors. All Florists' Snpplles. 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Sniitn'sClngsaiitlieiniinilllapl PRICE 25 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPT6. ANDPUB.CO.Ltd a-8 Duane Street. NEW YORK E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer in somtiini Willi Sffliiai And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Uentlon The FloriBts' Exchange when writing. A. L. FORTUNES, 431 State St., New Haven, Conn. DEALER IN DaKKer Ferns and Galax l^eaves. Dagger ferns are select- dagger ferns- ed A. 1 stock. $1 .00 per 100^. Discount on large orders. Extra qualltvTEo. per 1000. Galax leaves- bronze or green. 76c. per 1000. $7.00 per case ol 10.000. Mention th. Flnrl.f.' gicbang. when writing Commercial Violet Culture Price, Si. 60 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-8 Duane St.,Ncw York Wholesale Prices ofCut Flowers, Chicago, Feb. 6,1906. Prices quoted are toe the hnndred nnleHS ottaer^rise noted. Amerlcau Beauty Extra long stems .*. . per doz. 36-lnch8temB 3 I Inch stems " ■2i-inoli stems " 2i"'-lnch stems ... " 18-Inch stems " 16-lDCh stems ... " I2-lnch stems 8-lnch stems *' Bride' Maid, fancy special " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate K.A.Victoria .. Liberty . Meteor Perle.... OrctildS— CattleyaB.per doz. Smilax .., Violets, ordinary fancy Lily OF THE V ALLEY to to 5.00 4.00 to 3.00 to 2 50 to 2.00 to to to 1.50 1.25 .75 to 10.00 to R.OO to ... ... to 3.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to 5.00 to 40.00 to 10. Oo to .30 to .75 to , 2.00 to 6.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 ib.oo. 8.00 50.00 15.00 .50 1.00 4.00 CA.R?«ATIOM8 Inferior grades all colors STANDARD VABIETIE8 White. Pink Red Yellow & var.. White Pink Reil Yellow & var . . ♦FANCY .(The high est grades of Bta'd var Novelties . adiantdm AspAEAGDS, Plum.& Ten " Bprengerl, bunches. 0ALL.18 0HRYSANTHEMUM8. oidlnary. .. " fancy Dahlias Daisies GLADIOLtja Lilies, HarrlsU '' Longlflorum MlQNONETTE.ordlnary •• fancy 1.00 to 1 50 to 1.60to 1.50 to 2.00 to ».00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to . to 1.00 to .35 to .35 to .10 to to ... .s. to to to to 10.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 B.OO "i'.'is .50 .5 ' .12 15.00 16.00 3.00 8.00 SHIGHSO BIIIIE SOIDPeUT Wholesale Commission FLORISTS' Florists SUPPLIES AKeuts for Ziska's 'dI?;' Wire Designs 56-55 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, III. Mention The Florists' Gxcbaoep when writing. R 0»»IQ BROTHERS Manufacturers of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES Al/ Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, INEW VORH SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only. STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold In New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia, 8.S. Pennock; Providence. RenDle& Pino; Buffalo, Wm. F. Kasting; Cleveland, Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ; Scran ton. Scran ton Florist Supply Co. ; Pittsburg, Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit. Michigan Cut Flower Eichange; Cincinnati. 0. E. Critchell-, Baltimore. Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton, Ont., Dale Estate. Uentlon The Florist.' Bxebange when writing. Minneapolis. Trade Notes. Retailers In general are appar- ently !>atisfied with business so far this Winter and the growers are very well pleased. On account of the mild weather the latter have not had to burn as much fuel as In previous sea- sons which will no doubt show up on the right side of the ledger when they come to balance up for the year. Donaldson's Glass Block (depart- ment store) reported good business and are getting good prices; in fact they get as much as any of the florists and in cases more for certain varieties Power Mer. Company seem to be .satisfied and apparently turn out con- .siderable stock. They are now getting ready for their seed trade, which runs very heavy, particularly on packet seeds. The Rosary are doing a fair busi- ness and handling mostly Spring stock such as tulips, hyacinths, narcissus, etc. The New York Floral Company re- ports good business, but the sales seem to be almost entirely on carna- tions; very few roses are handled by this concern. Rice Brothers, wholesale florists, are doing nicely, and evidently build- ing up a good trade. They receive considerable stock from outside towns tributary to Minneapolis. They are also handling considerable in the flor- ists supplies line. Swanson appears to be kept busy all the time. His location is the best in the city. He handles a big stock daily and is always successful in dis- posing of it, and at good prices. He, too, claims to have a big demand for the new Minneapolis rose. Miss Kate Moulton. PAUL. JOHN BREITMEYERS SONS COR. MIAMI AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. UentloD The Florlite' Bxehaaire wbeo wTlttDC WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOAVERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabasih Ave., CHICAGO Mention the Florists' Bxchanire when wrltlniT- SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stock, full weight, eOlb. case, $7.00; 26-lb case, $3.75. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LBUCOTHO!; SPRATS— Green or bronze, 80c. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagrnum Moss— Large bale, $1.76; by freight, $2.00. Greeu Sheet Moss— Perbbl. sack, $2.60. All Kinds ot Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshever, ¥fiS'S£.rs^,': New Yerk Mention The Florista' Exchange ■when writtog. NEW CROP GALAX Qreen and Bronze $1 .oo per I OOO; 10,000 lots S7.50 Hardy Cut FERNS °^%TnoT $l.50per I OOO. Discount on large orders. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX, $3 50 and $7.00 per case. Headquarters tor ail FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters ot all kinds; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wbeat, Ribbons, Boxes, loid- Ing and blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. UCUDV U DnDIIICnU >. Pn 8 411 Province St. Boston, Mass ncNKT M. nUtflNoUn lb UU,, L. D. Telephone, Main 2618. Ifentlon the riori.ta' Bxcbanse when wrltlnc. Mention The Florists' Escbange when writing. FKNCY • FeRNS Periooo, $1.50. Per 5000, $6.25. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7SC. per loco, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCH/.NGE WILLIAM DILCER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave., - Detroit, Mich U«ntlon The Florlsti' Bxehaoffe when wrltlDg. Number one Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1.25 per 1000. Brilliaut Bronze or Green Galax, 75cts. per 1000. Southern Smllax cases $5.50. We can supply you with fresh made laurel festooning all winter and freeh dally from the woods, 4, 5 and 6 eta. c yard. Sample lot on application. Bunch Laurel. 35 cts. per large bun- dle. Fine line for decorating purposes. Try the beautiful pines. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. 60 pound gathered CROWL FERN COHPANY, NE'W SALEM, MASS. 190 The Florists' Bxchange Highest Type of Iron Frame Greenhouses Glazed with 24 Inch Wide Glass Minimum Shade Maximum Strength Write Wm. Anderson, Great Neck, L. I., for his opinion No Roof Support to Give Shade Send for Catalogue Weathered Company, Interior View 46 Marion Street, Ne"w "XorK UpQtlon The Florist*' Exobaoge when wrltlDj. . /LLUST/^ATEO CaTALOqUE. * T The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ol Flower Pots Is larger than any concern in tbe Worid Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Offica and Factory, ;I3 WHARTOIN STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. Mftitlnn Thp riorl"f«' Rrfb-ne*- wht-n wrlflng- Hentlon The norlsts* Exchange when writtoc- STANDARD FLDWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to liandle. Price per crate 15«)2iii.pot8iilL ■ate.$4.H« 1E0O2M " 6.25 1600 2H " COO 1(|C0 3 6 on 800 8>« " " 6.R0 6004 " 4.50 820 6 " 4.51 1«6 8.16 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crateB,$4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, $3.6 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 '* 6 16 " " 4.&0 Seed pans, same prir-e as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowprs, Hanging Raskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Potlery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AueustKolkir ASon»,.\Bls.,81 liorcloj St.,X.T.CItj Mention The norUtA' Exchange when wrltlDK. SYRACUSE RED POTS ' Winter Snows foretell ^ ^StJiing." THE Send your order for Syracuse Red Pots Be prepared for Hprlng planting. Your early order insurefi de- livery. li)flfl catalogue and price list. Yours for the asking. ^ Byraouftu Pottery Co., Syracuse, \. Y Mention The Florlita* Exohftsre when wrltiiif. riorticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES Tor Every Purt>ose for Private and Commerciai Use. We aleo manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, 'White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. or all Kinds for Florists' Use Boxed — Stones — Galvanized tor Tying and Stringing Beds. Rose and Lily Stakes, Carnation Supports, etc. Special Oatalooue. SPENCER WIRE CO., Worcester. Mass. UeotloQ The PlorlBta' Exchange when writing. mOTEEN APHIS PUNK) THE ORIGINAL AHD6ENUINE ^ mCOTINErUNKiANr WlDtLV IMrTATEO BUT JCVER EQUALID rORMAHDAlMSEffKM DON T Afi:EPT rNFf RIOR IMfTATlONS PRICE eo^PERBOX OF 12 SHCLTS »6 52 PE.RCASE OF TWELVE BOJltS. rjflCOTINE MFG.CO. ST LOUIvS. MO) SHEEP MANURE DRIED AND GHOUND Mixes immediately witii tiie soil WRITE CS FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Crifton, N. J. UeotioD Tbc Florists' BzcbanKe when writing. St. Paul. L. L. May & Co. report good trade the past week, principally in funeral work. Their cutfiower trade i.s good; but plants sell slow. Swanson Floral Company report fair sales and seem to be well satis- tied with business, but like all others find it hard to get good stock. E. F. Lemke appears to be doing a nice business. He seems to com- mand practically all of the older Ger- man trade. Holm & Olsen report a good trade and are fortunate in being able to get good stock. PAUL. Cincinnati, O. News Jottings. When the ground-hog ventured out February 2, he saw his shadow, and went back into his hole. At the same time the thermometer dropped to 5 degrees above zero, and the weather is still cold at this writing. Stock is not plentiful, and good roses and carnations sell quickly. The prices are the same as previous quotations. Nothing new or startling in this sec- tion to report this week. Don't for- get the annual rose show, February 10, of the Cincinnati Florists' Society. Send all boxes addressed, prepaid, to The Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of the janitor, and they will receive the best attention. The same remarks will apply to March 10, our annual carnation meeting. Don't forget the dates; and come along with your ex- liibits if possible. E. G. GILLETT. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS. USED FOR fUMIOATION ORSPRAYING.IMDOORSOROUl 200 POUNDS TOBACCO iN m m NIKOTEER NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. LouU, Mo. Mention The Florlsf ' Bjichapge when writlne. USE IT NOW. F.O.PiERCEGO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK For Greenhousea, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- serratorlee, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely glyen. N. COWEN'S SON, 392 94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention tbe Florlsti' Bxchanffe when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. WEBER i KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO THE AMEHiGAN CARNATION Prica, S3. SO A. T OE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York Absrilntely Safe and Reliable. Atik Your Friends. Before Buying a Taor-Jower Boilers made of the beat of material, shell firebox (heets and heads of eteel, water space all around front. Bides and back). Write for information. Ilentlon The Flortitr Btzchance when wrltlnjr. Holds Glass Firmly See the Point JIS" PEERLESS Gltizine Points kre the boat. No rights or lefla. Boi of 1,000 poJDtB 75 ci3, postpaid. ITENRY A. DREFR. 714 fht^tnot Si.. Pbll».,P». Uentlon llie Flortfltt* Bzchmose when writing. Evans Improved Challenge ItoUer bearing, self-ollliig d&- vii'e automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED (.'HALLENOK the most perfect apparatus in the market. write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The Florigta' Ezohange when writing. Be sore that the maker is reliable. One way to assure yourself is to visit our plant. Nobody who does will ever boy from another manufact- Oor catalogue is the next best sub- stitute for such a visit. THE W.E.CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE. KY. UftitloD Tbe Flnrlnti* Dxrbancrp wi,oii wrltlnff. The" Standard Ventilating Machinery Tho nripinal machine with self- oihiig cups ; the most powerful, hast complicated, very com- pait, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over Mix miles In use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the m^arket. The Ntaiidiird Return St**ain Trap has no equal for eiiiiplicity or its workings. Catalotrue free. E HIPPARD, Youngstown, t. Uentlon ttip PlwHafw' WTi'hwfig* whwi writing TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^^^Bi creases the value. ''Acrea of flwampy land reclaimed and made fertile Jackson's Round Drain Tile meets every reqmremeiu. We also make Sewer Pipejiedaud Fire Brick, Chimiiey Tops.EiicauBtie Side Walk Tile, etc. Write for what yuu want and prices. JOUM 11. JACKSON, 6o Third at«., Aibuj, M.y< Mention Hie FloristB' Exchange when writing. JOHIVSTOIV HEATIINOCO. GREENHOUSE HEATING 1133 BROADMrAY. Cor. 26th STREET, NEW YORK Uention The Florlata' Exchange when wrltloR. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade ot Gulf Cypress in theirconstruotion. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, for.hls special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write as. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE ^ HOT=BEDSASfl, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings, Etc, Etc. . Locki^ni>LumderCo. LoCKJbANP,0. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. "Cheap" Greenhouse . . MATERIAL . . We do not aim to furnish "cheap" material but to supply good material cheap. To do this an Up-to-Date Factory, Large Facilities and a thor- ough knowledge of Greenhouse construction is necessary. We possess all of these Qoailrtics. Send today for our Catalog. John CMoninger Co. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET UentloD The florists' Exchange when writing. c& GREENHOUSE MATERIAL PIPE ~^^ M Bed Sasli FITTINGS Birn f[i"'"!8»i>»l''iHs GLASS feDlllatlDg S. JACOBS & SONS, T\wln Section 1365-1379 FLUSHING Everything Furnished for Bu" ■■ AVE. Brooklyn, N.Y. Uentloa The Florists' Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1S9S. Send for Cataloene. Garland's Getters will keep snow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Oet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bioomsbur^ Pa. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PERSONAL ATTENTION As every detail in the business lias my personal attention, you are assured ttiat even the little things will be right ; and Is it not a satisfaction to Ijnow that all Inquiries will be promptly answered. Then why not let me give you an estimate on an Iron frame or sash bar greenhouse. FRANK VAIN ASSCHE, (Formerly 8upt. for Weathered) NEW YORK OFFICE, St. James BIdg. 1133 Bway, FACTORY, ^X^cHr'N*"' ilentlon The Flcrlsts* Exchange when writing. J 92 The Florists' Exchange Fanuary 10, 1906 GREENHOtSE CONSTRLCTION AND EOlilf WENT - wmnrTOB ALOCtiE *^D rMCfcS Mention The FlorlaU' Eichange when wrltlpg. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS 8PRBNQERII, «M in. pota. $1.60 per doz., tlO.OOa 100; stloDK, 31n. potB.76c. oerdoz.. $5.00 per 100; 2 In. pots. $2.00 per 100. ASI'AR.^UIIS COMOKENsIS, 3 in. pots, 76c per doz.; »5.iOperl00. ABUTILON sAViTZlI,31n, pots. 76c. perdoz.. •6.00 per 100; 2 In i.ots. EOc. per doz..$3.00psr100. CLEMATIS PANIUliLATA.4 In. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots. 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 yearold plants. $3.00 per doz. DAISY, Queen Alexandra, Sin. pots. 76c. per doz., $5 00 per 100; 2>iln. pots,50o.per doz., $3.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 6 varieties. 2 In. pots. 60o. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and white. 2J^ In. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONlCA,2ii in. pots. 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per lOil; 4 in. pots in bloom. $1.00 per GERANIUMS R C. from pots: Nntt. John Doyle Mme Theahaud. LaFarorite. and other standard yarietleB.$2.(iOperloO. SHASTA DAISIES. 2^ In. pots. 50c per doz., $3 00 per 100; weedlinds from flats. $1.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttines. Colous. Verschaffetltil and fancv varieties. Heliotrope, \ceratum. Fever- few LittleOera.acarlet Sage. Lobelias. 76o a 100. Swai'nsona Alba Abutilon, Savitzli. $1 per 100. • ■ *' 2 In. pots. 50c a doz. $3 e 100. CMBAMi p 11th & Roy Streets. . ClOtUK, PHILADELPHIA. P4. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mprtlon Th<» Fliirlsts' ETchnnire when writing. ( I AND nd;; MEW TOSUPERIN ERraONjF_DE§ilED.;; CYP^S SASH/BARS; I HJPTO.32n;0b LONGER., I NCTIOHSET, B OSTOfM^ASS, * Mention The Fjorists' Exchange when writing. Another Thing AbouJ Our Building Wrinkles A customer was in oaly yesterday and said " it was a wonder the way your men worked away at my house last winter when the mercury was 18 below for a week's running, — all the local carpenters refused to do a tap." Now the reason those men worked, and were willing to work, was we promised that house finished at a certain date, everybody worked to that end. It's just the same with a house you order now. You'll have it when we say you'll have it. But later on when the rush comes along, can t make any promises, — won't make any promises. BURNHAM'HITCHINGS'PIERSON CO, Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers Boston Branch: 1133 Broadway, Gor, 26th Stm, 819 Tremont Building New Yorli Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 'Do it now. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quicljly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly. Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Caelson," JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. G, SooLLAT. Mgr. EstabliBlied 4« Tears Monrloh Thp Pl-irl.t.' RT.'hHne** tt hon wHtlne. ;^<«*^>««^>.ai'.«CwaL^«>.i«.^:«.^i(..BC^«.^«.jSC^:C^:C»^ .4!C«:C<;!C.i!CJsUiBC<«iL«» A. HERRMANN 'I j Manufacturer of poral Metal DcslgnS J IMPORTER AND DEALER IN fLORISTS' SUPPLIES f } FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, "''.'tl^tAV^i.'"' NEW YORK I \ OFFICE AND WAREROOMS -. 404. 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th St V H WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE V Uputlnn T^- ^nrlRti** ETchflnc* whpn writing NICOTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver. Proof of this on Request THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., (p. R Pdlethorpe Co., Successors) ezj i_j I ^ N/- 1 1 I e:, wt print EASILT. Tta4fi tha VInd w. make — hmve been .ince '73. JAS. M. BnlANT, Engravi°nV'i'nd''p'rlnting 706 Chestiiul Street, PHIUDELPHIA. PA. Write for our Catalogue of Stock Engravings- Mention The Florigti* Exchange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS— German grown in colors or mixed. Victoria.. . Tr. pkt., 25c; >4 0z., 50c :oz., $1.76 Victoria, Giant Tr. pkt. 30c; ,'4 oz., 70c; oz., l'i.6U Giant Comet Tr. pkt. 15c; ^4 oz.,25c;oz.,.7Bc; Ostrich Feather Tr. pkt. 15c; >i oz., 300; oz.. *i.uu Queen of the Market Tr. pkt. 10c; >4- oz ,16c; 07... 4UC; PETUNIA: Sgl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained Calltornla Giants, each Tr. pkt. 60c; Dbl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained, VERBENA, MAMMOTH In colors or mixed yi oz.. 26c : oz.. 75c: SALVIA: BonBreTr. pkt. 26c; >i oz., 70c; oz., $2 611 Spl'Midens ■; oz.. 30c; oz., tl.OO CYCLAMEN GIG. Separate colors or mixed 100 Boeda 60c ; 1000 seeds $5.00. STOCKS: Dwarf Snowflako Tr. pkt. 26c; •^oz., $2.5U Large Flo. 10 Weeks. Tr. pkt aec; .^ oz., 7Cc. BEGONIA: Ertordl, Dwart Vernon, Vulcan. Zulu King, each Tr. pkt. 26; MIGNONETTE: King of tlie Dwarls. Tr. pkt. 26c ; '■4 oz , 50c; oz.,$1.75 Bismarck Tr. pkt. 15c; Ki oz., 25c; oz., 75c; HOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz.. 36c; « oz , *l.25. Black Seeded, oz. 26c ; 4 oz. , 90c. BONORA, The New Plant Food, lb. 60c; by mall 65c. 5 lb. per express, $2.50. Write for 1906 Wholnsale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Floritti' Ezohanre when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties. Including all ehades, $10.00 per 1000; 10000 $80.00. Same varieties, 2d size, $6.00 per 1000. Gladioli, choice mixed, No. 1, $1.00 per 1000 MlsedNo. 2, $1.75perl000. Qroff's Hybrid, a fine strain, $8.00 per 1000: No. 2, $4.00 per 1000. Childsii, original stock, $10.00 per 1000; No. 2, $6.00 perlOOO. Groff's and ChUdsll, No. 4 and smaller $10.00 per bushel. Most of these will bloom under favorable condltlODB. Orlflamme, rich, dark maroon, lar^e open Qowers, long spikes, $9.00 per 1000. Dabllas, double, choice varieties, all classes, divided roots, $3.60 per 100 ; same without names. $2.60 per 100. Spotted Calla, No. l, $1.60 per 100; one year, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. Tritoma Grandiflora. strong, $6.00 per 100. Suf^ar Maples, ■1 years. 10 to 18 Inches. $4.03 per 1000; 10000 $35.00. Lisxa FBEE. E. V. XBAS, Centervllle, Ind. Uentlon The Florlite* Bxchange when writing. CANNA ROOTS Sound plump pieces, 2 to 3 eyes and more. ORCBIO FLOWERED Per 100 Per lOOO Anstria. B ft., golden yellow $2.00 $16.00 Allemaula, 8 ft., red and yellow. 2.00 16.00 Italia. 6 ft., scarlet and yellow.. 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Kate Gray, 6 ft., scarlet 4.00 35.00 FINK FLOWEKEl) Martha WashluKton, 3 ft., pink 3.00 26.00 Loalse, 6 ft., coral pink, 3 n., pmk 3.00 26.00 CRIMSON FLOWERET* Chas. Henderson. 4 ft., crimson 2.00 16 (X) Black Prince. 5ft., maroon 3.00 25.00 8CAKLET AND TELLOW FLOWEKEU Florence Vaughan, &ft.. yellow sp 2.25 18.C0 Pierson's Premier, 3 ft , edged yellow 3.00 26.00 West Virginia, 4ft.. forpots, new 6.00 45.00 BRONZE FOLIAGE Egandale. 4 ft., cherrv red 3.00 26.00 Black Beauty 6 ft, new 4 00 35 00 RohnstA. 1 ft., enormous leaves 2.00 15 00 All kinds mixed 1.50 12.ii0 DahliHS, fine tibl. for cut flowers 3.00 26 00 Cash with order. Price list of Bulbs, etc. now ready. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange. Baltimore. Md. Mention The Florists' BxcbaDge when writing. Fberuary 10,190S The Plorist-s' Exchange 195 JAPAN LILIES AURATITM Per dcz. Per 100 8-9 (130 bulbs to case) $0 75 $1.50 9-11 ( lUO bulbs to case) 1.26 7.60 RVBRVSt (Spec.) 8-9 (210 bulbs to case) 86 6.00 SPLENDID QUALITY MEI-POIUKHE (Spec.) Per doz. Per 100 811 (210 bulbs to case) $0,80 $6.00 ALBVIU (Spec.) 8-9 (210 bulbs to case) 1, 10 7.60 New Crop SCARLET SAGE --Our Own Growing Clara Bedman or Bonfire Special quotation by the pound. Trade Packet. Per oz. Per H lb. .25 $2.00 $6.eO GET OUR SPECIAL PRICES on Asparatcns Plumosns Manns Seed, Fern Balls, BeKOnlas, Gloxinias, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Tnberoscs, etc. Write for our Florists' catalogue — It will Interest you. JOHNSON & STOKES. 219 MarRet St., Philadelphia, Pa. inn YOU WANT I U If SEASONABLE STOCK ? Look up our Adverllsemeuts of Feb- ruary 3d and 10th. H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., - New York. Mention th» Flortata' Rxehangc when writing EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention The Florists' Eicbangp when wxldng. Gladioli Bulbs Au;;asta, Sizes Xos. 1, 2 aud 3; also small Au- gusta tot planting wtocb, $2.00 and $3.60 per 1000. Eugene IScribe, No 1 size. Alohonk. Nos. 1 and 2, mixed Noa. 1 and 2. Write for prices. John Fay Kennell, CHili, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants ^ RALPH N.WARD & CO. "°BRAND° 1 2 W, Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The FloristB* Exchango when writing. GLADIOLUS ■We offer for immediate shipment or will hold until spring at the following prices, cash with order. Augusta No. I, J I in. up, $20.00 per 1000; No. 2, t } in. to J| in., $16.00 per 1000. White and iight mixture the finest in the country; Sizes as above, No I, $12.00 per J 000; No 2, $8.00 per JOOO, Come and inspect the stock and see for yourself that our Gladiolus are the healthiest In the country. Bulbs guaranteed sound and up to measurement. Address all orders to— ROWEHL & QRANZ, HICKSVILLE, L.I., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Have no trouble in making cuttings' and sow now the new reai dwarf 0gii[atfliiiinii!.iiiaiiiita[ Trade pkt.. 25c. 10 Trade pits., $2. CO. 0. V. ZHra, goDokei), i J. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. »1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. »6.00; lOOO lbs. $56.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^L^riROOM 8PAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our boolilet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Uontlnn The Florl.tp' RxcbaoK^ when wrItlnK. WARNAARe*CO. SASSENHEIVl, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonlas, etc. Mention The FlorlBtw' Exchange when writing. LARGEST YET Our IJegonla BulhM are larger than ever, aver- age size bi-Ing V4 inch in dlam. Order to-day be- cause they are going fast. single, fine separate i^olora, $3,00 per 100; mixed $2.76. Double, fine separate colors, $4.00 per 100; mixed $3.75. HUBERT &C0. ''•Wi?n."n?NY. Uontlon tbf> norUt*' BYrbaaffv vh*>p vrlnna FREESIA Refracta Alba and Hybrids Our Prices and Quality of Stock Cannot Be Beaten. Also Giaiul Duchess Oxalis, all colors. Bermuda Buttercups, single and double. Tritonias, Ixias, Spar- axis, Chlidanthus Fragrans, Zepliy- ranthus, Candida and Rosea, Ornithogaluin, Amaryllis Johnsonii aud Belladonna. Our Bulbs will be ready for de- livery In June and J u I v. R.ees &. Compere p. O. Address, No. 227 R. D. No. I , Long Beach, Cal. UcutluD The Horlau' ICxcbaagH when writing. MICHELUS We need hardly remind our florlstfrleLds of the gn^at unefulnesB of this siiiall band. The great number sold by uh ib surpriBtntt showing they are practical and economical in every Bense of the word. We offer two Btzes below: Brand O. for the gi:-iieral varlbticH of carnatloiiH; Brand ate Stiiiplles? If not, write us for a copy. Mailed Free. FLOWER SEED SPECUUSTS Heqrg F. piiciieil Go. 1018 IVIarlnrinT> Tho FlortBtw' Rx<a Inch pots plants. $6.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler, 2 Inch pots, 13.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpetuals, No. 1, field grown, $10 00 per 100. Send tor wholesale list. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth.N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. European Notes. Although \\>i are not able to copy the example of the Coney Islanders referred to in last week's notes, we are experiencing a remarkable change of weather. But while the days are mostly warm and fine, the nights are cool and sometimes frosty. As a re- sult, recently transplanted plants, which have not been able to get a firm hold of the ground, are brought nearer to the surface with every thaw, and are practically destroyed. Large acreages uf lutabaga and turnip are affected in this way. The trade in these articles is at a standstill just now, but when it begins to move an advance in prices is certain. Reference has on several occasions during the past year been made in these notes to the excessively large acreage of sugar beet under cultivation in Europe. The official statistics just published show that there is a surplus of 2,100,000 tons over and above the record crop of 1904 and in addition to this the English market is loaded up with 400,000 tons of colonial cane sugar. Under these circumstances, and bearing in mind that it costs about £65,000. to start a properly equipped sugar factory, the culture is likely to be discouraged both in Holland and England, and, if report speaks cor- j-ectly. an outlet for the inevitable American surplus may yet be found on this side. In the meantime, sugar is quoted at a lower price than ever, and the wild speculators in France are deservedly ruined. This will have far- reaching consequences not only to the sugar beet industry, but also to several other vei'y important branches of the seed trade. The sympathy of his numerous friends in America will be extended to H. T. Huggins on the death of his daughter Primrose on January 28 at the early age of 12 years. The Royal Horticultural Society in London propose to make comparative tests of new peas, potatoes, tomatoes and sweet peas during the present year at their gardens at Wisley. Any of our AiTierican friends possessing anything extra good in this way should send samples proinptly to the Secretary R. H. S., Vincent Square, Westminster, S. W. ETTROPEAN SEEDS. The Seed Catalogue. While gardens still deserted lie And wintry are the meads. There comes that fascinating book, The catalogue o! seeds. Each flower has its picture shown In beauty, bloom and ease: They surely follow mankind's tricks And all looked pleasant, please. But no. one human vanity They put behind them far. For none of them would fain appear Much younger than they are. In fact 'tis quite the opposite. We find with tears of rage That not a blessed one of them Attains the picture age. McLandburgh Wilson, in N. Y. Sun. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. C. C. MORSE & COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— Catalogue of Vege- table and Flower Seeds. For the front cover design "the four handsomest and best Market Onions" have been selected- Brown Globe, Ohio Yellow Globe, South- port White Globe, and Southport Red Globe: samples Branching Asters have been chosen for the back cover. The firm has been established in Santa Clara for nearly thirty years as wholesale seed growers; this, the first retail catalogue issued by the concern, has been issued to "satisfy a great demand from a large number of people who want to buy our seeds direct from us." A specialty is sweet peas; among the new varieties of which are listed and pictured Helen Pierce and Shasta. Instructive sugges- tions about growing Onions for market are provided. 196 The Florists' Exchange DREER'S «^"ABLE FLOWER SEEDS We give below a sliort list for present solving, all of the very finest qaallty. For complete list see our cataloage, tree on application. Tr. ijkt. oz. Ageratum Blue Perfection, best dark blue. » 16 Ai jssam Little Gem (Carpet ot Snow), very dwarl 10 Antirrhinum, Otant Mixed, very large spikes 16 Asters tluperD Late Brancliing, in separate colors 36 .. '■ " " finest mixed .^6 Daybreak, Daybreak pink, very double « •• Purity, a white Daybreak, fine *0 •■ Laveuder Gem. beautiful shade, early *0 " Snowdrift, Oomet like, snow white flowers, early 60 ■ • White Fleece (nowi, the fluest white. Comet type 60 •• Comet, In separate colors 80 •' •■ finest mixed SO Pe^nia Perfection, In separate colors 30 .< '• " finest mixed.. 25 " Queen ot the Market, in separate colors 20 .. •' •• '• mixed 16 " Victoria, in separate colors 40 • • '■ finest mixed .... -30 Balsam, White Perfection, best double white 26 Begonta Semperflorens Vernon 26 Cobaea Scandens ... 'O Dracaena Indlvlsa JO Pennisetum Ru ppellanum (Purple Fountain Grass) 10 Grevillea Kobusta 16 Heliotrope Lem< line's Giant 40 I m patiens Sultanl ... -60 Ipomaea Grandlflora (Monn Flower) 16 Lobelia Crystal Palace Oompacta, best dwarf, dark blue 30 Speciosa (Crystal Palace Var.) darkb lue, trailing 16 Musa Ensete (Abyssinian Banana), $1.00 per 100 seeds. $7.60 per 1000 Petunia, Dreer's superb double fringed, our unrivaled strain, 76c per 600 eoeds. $1.6u per 1000 seeds. Petunia, Dreer's superb single fringed, our own saving 60 " Howard's Star, just the thing for boxes, vases, etc 60 Pyretliroin Aureum (Golden Feather) 10 Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 •• •• "8811 of Firo." a splendid new dwarf sort 14 " *■ "Bonfire," compact growth 40 Smllax JJ Solanum Capslcastrum (Jerusalem Cherry) 10 Stocks Cut and Come Again, Ten Weeks. In separate colors 60 finest mixed 60 Thunbergia, mixed 10 Verbena, Dreor*8 Mammoth, in separate colors 80 " •• '< finest mixed, all colors 25 2 26 .30 .26 3.00 2.60 .40 1.26 1.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. The kind florists want. Greenhouse grown, of high germination, 60 per lOO seeds; $5.00 per 1000. HENRY A. DREER,714ChestnutSt., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention Tbn Florlsta' BlxchaDRe when writlnf. Annoancement to the Trade. We beg to announce that we have purchased the property and business of L. K. Peacock, Inc., including the entire stocli of the Peacocls Dahlias, and will continue the business on a more extensive scale. We have secured the services of Mr. L. K. Peacoclt and all the experts who have been associated with him. Mr. Peacock has been identified with the trade for the past twenty years, and during that peroid has produced such noted varieties as Nymphfea, Clifford W. Bruton, William Agnew, Miss May Lomas, Storm King, Snow Clad, and over fifty other standard varieties, not to mention the Twentieth Century and the subsequent century collections. The past season was a most favorable one for Dahlias, and as every plant bloomed freely, we offer our stock as the best grown, and absolutely true to name. We are prepared to fill all orders promptly and are now booking contracts for 1907. Our 1906 catalogue will be ready for distribution early in February, and will be mailed to each of our customers and others upon application. David Herbert O. Son, Successors to L. K. Peacock, Inc.. ATCO, NEW JERSEY. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlnf. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, New Tork and Chicago. Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs. Plants, Small Fruits, etc. Com- prehensive and complete, particularly in the offerings of novelties and specialties. Profusely illustrated throughout. Colored plates of Vaughan's True Baby PLaml>ler i^ose, and the gold medal bronze-leaved Cauna, King Humbert are furnished. Hardy Annual Phlox, and a collection of vege* tables, including Dwarf Stone Tomato, Chicago Giant Self-Blanching Celery, Mag- num Dnlce Pepper and Longfellow Bean have been selected for the cover designs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & COMPANY, Philadelphia. Pa. — Supplement to Thirti- eth Anniversary Farm Annual. Gives a most Interesting history of this well-known firm's extensive seed farms and a list of the prize-winners for products grown from Burpee's seeds, with conunentaries on the different vari<'ties by buyers. Many half- tone illustrations of the office interior and warehouses, also of the trial grounds, etc., are incorporated. There is also a beautiful tribute to the late Henry Eck- ford, written by Mr. Burpee, accompanied with a portr.ait of the latter and of the deceased veteran Sweet Pea specialist. ARTHUR COWEE, Berlin, N. T.— Catalogue of Grotf's New Hybrid Gladioli and other varieties of Domestic and For- eign origin of acknowledged merit. Mr. Cowee's stock embraces over 15.000 dif- ferent varieties. Brief cultural directions are provided; and the numerous testi- monials from purchasers and other sources show the satisfactory character of the bulbs furnished by the firm. Illustrated with half-tone engravings. GERMAN SEED COMPANY. Los An- geles. Cal. — Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Supplies, etc. Illustrated. This firm has been established 35 years. The catalogue is, as usual, full and complete, embracing ever.vthing for garden, field, or- chard and farm. An abridged edition is published In Spanish for tlie convenience of the firm's patrons in Spanish-speaking countries, where their trade is largely in- creasing yearly. CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY, Joliet, III. — Illustrated List ot Carnations. Chrysanthemums, Itoses, etc., including all the novelties and best standard sorts of the former. Useful hints on the care of Carnation Cuttings are furnished. WM. H. MOON COMPANY. Mon'is- ville. Pa. — Horticultural Art Book; an ar- tistically illustrated Catalogue of Nursery Stock, Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Small Fruits, etc. This is more than a catalogue; it is a helpful hand- book as regards planting suggestions, many of the beautiful pictures illustrating the results olitainable from the firm's prod- ucts. Descriptions of the character of growth, color of flower or fruit and adapt- ability to location or effect to be produced are also furnished, as well as notes on hardiness, and other useful information. J. STECKLER SEED CO^.iPANY, LTD., NEW ORLEANS. LA.— Almanac and Garden Annual for the Southern States. This house was established by the late Richard Frotscher in 1S65. It was the recipient of sev^eral medals for its displays at the St. Louis Exposition, and was also awarded the ^old medal at the recent Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland. Ore. 'j. he catalogue offers complete lists, and the planting sugges- tions furnished should prove very ser- viceable. THE M. G. MADSON Sl.2^T> COM- PANY. MANITOWOC. WIS,— Illustrated catalogue of Vegetable and Flower Seeds. Plants. Nursery Stock, etc. Special at- tention is directed by the colored cover designs to Cactus. Dahlias-Valousy, Miss Webster and Kriemhilde; and to Corn Longfellow Yellow Flint, King Philip, and Sanford White Flint. H. W. GORDINIER. TROT, N. T.— Catalogue of Vegetable, and Flower Seeds, Bulbs, etc The descriptions given are very full, and the catalogue is pro- fusely illustrated. A helpful feature is the reproduction of a concise article on "The Vegetable Garden," from Bulletin 94 of the Department of Agriculture. F. E. CONINE NURSERY COMPAQ STRATFORD. CONN.— General illus- trated catalogue of Nursery Stock. This firm has succeeded Frank Elmer Conine, who still retains the management of the business. P. OITWERKERK. WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS. N. J.— Nursery Trade List of Roses, Clematis. Shrubs. Herbaceous and Decorative Plants, Azaleas, Rhododen- drons, etc. CALIFORNIA ROSE COMPANY. LOS ANGELES. CAL.— Illustrated and Des- criptive Catalogue of Field-grown Own Root Roses. All the plants offered have received open ground culture exclusively. The list is a comprehensive one. DUPUY & FERGUSON. Montreal, Quebec. — Illustrated Catalogue ot Seeds, Plants, Shrubs, Garden Requisites, etc.. with an interesting list ot Novelties and Specialties, In which are included the new Roses, Lady Ashtown and Charles J. Gialiam. THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS. DRESH- ERTOWN. PA.— List of Young Stock of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Vines. Spring, 1906. FRANK E. RUE. PEORIA. ILL.— General catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Tools. Fertilizers, etc. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED COM- PANY (J. ii. H. Boyd, proprietor), Mc- MINNVILLE, TENN,— Surplus Trade List of Nursery Stock, for Spring, 1906. W. ATLEB BURPEi. & COMPANY. PHILADELPHIA. PA.— Wholesale cata- logue for Market Gardeners and Florists of "The Best Seeds that can be grown." FRIEDR. C. POMRISNcKE. AL- TONA. HAMBURG. GERMANY.— Catalogue of Vegetable and Flower Seeds. Plants, etc Printed in the German language. T. R. WATSON. PLYMOUTH. MASS.— Trade list of stock offered by the Old Colony Nursery. HYDE PARK SEED AND FLORAL COMPANY'. AUSTIN, j. E.XAS.— Catalogue of Seed Corn; with much information on the subject of cultivation, etc. W. B. LONGSTRETH. GRATIOT, O.— Catalogue ot Garden and Flower Seeds, Roses, Clematis, etc. THE BEDFORDSHIRE SEED COM- PANY, LTD., SANDY', ENGLAND.— Wholesale catalogue of Garden and Flower Seeds. Seed potatoes a specialty. DWYER'S ORANGE COUNTY NUR- SERIES. CORNWALL, N. Y.— Illustrated catalogue ot Small Fruits, Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Plants, etc. THE HENRY' PHILIPPS SEED AND IMPLEMENT COMPANY. TOLEDO, OHIO.— Illustrated catalogue of Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds. This is the firm's fifty-fourth year in business. WILLIAM BULL & SONS. CHELSEA, LONDON. ENGLAND. — Illustrated Cata- logue of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Bulbs and Tubers. JOHN PEED & SON, LONDON. ENG- LAND.— Catalogue of Vegretable and Flower Seeds. Bulbs. Plants, Supplies, etc. Illustrated. HENRY SAXTON ADAMS, JAMAICA PLAIN, MASS.— A Little Green Book for the Garden. A vest pocket catalogue of Seeds. Plants, Bulbs and Roots. H. CANNELL & SONS. SWANLEY AND EYNSFORD, KENT, ENGLAND.— Illustrated Seed catalogue. BAUR & SMITH, Indianapolis, Ind.— Price List of Carnations, Cyclamen, Chrysanthemums, etc. The firm's next of- fering in new Carnations will be Poca- boutas, a brilliant crimson, to be dissem- inated in 1907. Illustrated. F. W. DIXON, Holton, Kans.— Cata- logue and Price List of Small Fruit Plants, Strawberries a specialty. Illustrated. E. M. COLE, PBLLA, lA.— Catalogue of Garden and Flower Seeds. Supplies, etc., with a list of novelties anu specialties. Illustrated. M. CR.\WFOUD COMPANY, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. — Catalogue of .Strawhcrry Plants and Gladiolus Bulbs. Contains some interesting comments on the Pedigree Question. Worcester County (Mass.) News. SPENCER. — Chas. H. Green, has a very fine lot of Enchantress and Queen carnations. He has a sport from Enchantress that will be heard from a little later. Mr. Green is hav- ing trouble in one of his carnation beds, witli a small white grub that is eating the roots. WEST BOTLESTON. — Chas. Pot- ter has had the same trouble which destroyed a large part ot his Mrs. Lawson bed. On examination it proved to be the larvae of the June beetle. SHREWSBURY. — One of the best and largest plants outside of the city is that of H. A. Cook & Son. Quite recently they put in a kerosene en- gine and dynaiTio, and run their own lights. Mr. Cook is also a heavy grower of peaches, and a market gar- dener. E. A. Bartlett is building a new house. 140 by 16 feet for general stock. Mr. Bartlett had the misfor- tune to injure his ankle while work- ing in the new building and has been confined to the house for several weeks. H. J. Stone sold his greenhouses in North Grafton to Geo. D. Brooks, a market gardener. Mr. Stone removed to Shrewsbury and entered into part- nership with his father under the firm name of J. L. Stone & Son. They are building a small addition, 60 by 2 2 feet, from lumber grown on their own land. WORCESTER. — The firm of Fisher & Son has changed its name to Mrs. May Fisher. Mrs Fisher was formerly a member of the firm and had charge ot all decorations done by it, but has now taken out a license to do business in her own name at the old stand, 537 Main street. CAROLUS. February 17, 1906 The PloHsts' Exchange 197 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. AlbertBon. Bridgeport, Ind., president: Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; Oeorge C. Seager. Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tales, Rochester, N. T., trea-^rer. Horticultural Notes. A note should be made of those trees and shrubs that push into growth early, that their planting may be among the very first. There comes to mind weeping willow, Siberian crab, larch, bush honey- suckles, Pyrus japonica, Japanese snowball, Ritaes floridum, and there are others. Prepare to plant them with the disappearance of frost. In the South the Viburnum Sieboldi should prove a valuable evergreen. In the North there is no sign of a change in its foliage until freezings overtake it. It can be grown as a shrub or as a small tree. In the latter case it must be grown to a single stem. Where Abelia rupestris is hardy it is a good shrub to have, being almost a peri)etual bloomer from Midsummer until frost. It stands well as far North as New York City. It is common in the parks of Washington, D. C. There are lots of nice thing.s that are hardy and not known to be so. The red berried snowberry carries its bright colored fruit in good shape quite to New Tear's and later no matter how great the cold. Florists are recommended to try it as a pot shrub for selling as a decorative sub.iect for the holidays. The white berried one is not as lasting, but is beautiful until freezings come. They are known as symphoricarpos. One of our. nurserymen had an inquiry recently for butternuts. After some correspondence it was discovered that it was not Juglans cinerea, our butternut, that was wanted but the Caryocar nuci- ferum, the butternut of the West Indies. The fruit is a large drupe, containing a seed in a hard shell, the seeds being as large as hen eggs. When crushed an edible oil of commercial value is ex- tracted from them. Flowering almond, flowering peach, flowering cherry and similar double flowered trees and shrubs are among the most salable of stock for florists to handle. It is the trees and shrubs of great beauty in Spring that sell the best'-of all. Purchasers of rhododendrons like to see every shoot on the bushes crowned with a flower bud, but they make a mistake in this, for such a plant will not flower the year following. There should be some shoots without flower buds, as these are the ones to bloom the next year. When hedges of a fairly defensive character are required, the English use the Mirobelle plum, a thorny, quick growing sort. At one time this plum was used here as a stock to graft on, but it proved unfitted for the purpose, suckering a good deal, and the Myrobolan is now used nearly altogether. Beauty of Sumachs. Much has been said of sumachs and their beauty in Autumn, and well they deserve it. What a dis- play the tall growing one. Rhus typhina makes when in Autumn it takes on its golden yellow mantle of leaves, the ^vhole crowned with its red "cones" of seeds! When in masses, as they are often met with in a wild state, the display is a most lovely one. es- pecially when they are in a lone situation, which this species prefers, apparently. It is n feet deep and 3 feet in diameter, wherein iitiuid manure has been placed. This, after the roots have had the earth sifted and lightly packed around them, obviates the need of 'laily watering. In February the shoots are cut down to within 1% feet of the ground. Then two sprouts are allowed to grow, which, by October, will be some 5 or 6 feet high. In February of the third year the upper parts are yiruned to about 1 1-3 feet above the original stem. Again on each branch only two sprouts are allowed to grow, which, by October, will also be 5 or 6 feet high. These are pruned at the same time, February, and at the same length as the others. This process is continued for five years, after which they are allowed to grow without pruning until May or June, when both stems and leaves are cut off, and are called the first crop of mulberry for feeding. If all the leaves are not con- sumed they should be cut off. or el.se the next year's growth will be thin and small. Subsequently two sprouts only are permitted to grow on each upper- most branch, all sprouts below and on the trunk being rubbed off, .so that in the Fall there will be in all 16 branches to supply the next year's crop. The full-grown tree is about 5 feet high, so that it can be easily cultivated and leaves gatherel by any ordinary-sized person. The longest-lived trees are said to' last over 50 years. One tree will produce from 75 to 100 pounds of leaves. — Consul Haynes of Nanking in Consular Report. Centaurea Cyanus. This is one of the most commonly u-sed hardy an- nual-s. It is seldom, however, that it can be had during the dull days of Winter. The illustration shows a vase of blooms exhibited at the Midwinter show of the M.a.s.sachusetts Horticultural Society by Thos. Stock of Dorchester. Ma.ss., who makes a specialty of growing this flower for florists' use in Winter. The variety is Emperor William, of a beautiful dark blue color. i_lthough Mr. Stock's flowers have been much improved by his personal .selection. They are easily grown in a cool house, and for many purposes will be found very useful to the retail florist. J. W. DUNCAN. 198 The Florists' Exchange AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES, For Varieties and Prices, see Adv. in issue of February, loth, page i66. HIKAM T. JONES, Union Connty Nurseries, Elizabeth, h.j. Upntlon tbp Flnrl SHADE TREES Upntlon tbf FlnrlMtd" Exrhnnep whi»n wiitlne KVEROREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In tact everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL,S. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY 8TAXB NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS Mentlan The Florinti' Bicbsme whea writing. F. & F. NURSERIES wiioiosiie xpEES AND PLANTS '1^ fu^^^sso'''''^^"* SPRIN6FIELD NEWJERSEY Trade Catalogruc Free ! K-vrV-intre when writing. RA^BLER5 llome-Grown Plants PniLADELPniA RAMBLER 6 to 6 ft $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100 3 to4It 1.76 " la.OO " 4 to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; $16.00 per 10 ato3tt 1.60 " 10.00 " SHRUBBERY CRIM80N RAMBLER t to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; $16.00 per lOO 3 to 1 ft $1.76 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/EAS— Van Houttei, A. Waterer, Blue and Prunlfolla. DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and Oraollls. SNOWBALLS— PUcatum and Opulus. WEIQE- LIAS— Rosea, riorlbunda, Candida. Variegated. ALTHEAS —Double White, Violet and Bed. California Privet, Berberls Tbunbergll, Hydrangea Grand. Write for prices. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. AnnourkcemeTit I havp pleasure In announciu;^ that I have this day purchaood all the assets of the Olucas & BoOdlngton Comrany, which includes their nureerl^^s, and stock ihereoD, located at Sparkl'l, a- v.. and will conduct i he buplnees as formerly from this adtlrees, to be known as the " Palisades Nurseries ** Special surplus lists of Datillas, Pblox, Hardy Perennials, Evergreens* PlowerlnK 8l]rnb» and Bulbous Stock* of which I have a very estenslve collection, win be sent to the trade on application, and a regular price list now being prepared, will be mailed when ready. I have retained most of the former employees to assist In the managr ment, and Intend con- ducting the business as heretofore, assuring customers of prompt and careful attention to all orders entrusted to my care. 1 would be pleased to receive special quotations and trade catalogues on general nursery stock. tOHM Vf .^XFVIT'W.V THE PALISADES NURSERIES, J^jnW m. O 1 E* Vl!^rNk3, SPARKILL, N. v., Januarys. I9O6. UeDtloQ The Florists' Exchange wben wrltlnfc. CAUFORMA PRIVET A lar^e stock of fine 2 and 3-year-old " ColumbuB, Oblo.Nov. 6, '05 Chas. Blaok, HIghtstown, N.J. DeRrSIr.— Privet (lOOO) reached us In fine condition and l8 very aatlefactory. Franklin Park Tloral Co." 3 yr. transplanted, 12 to 18 in., $7.00 per 1000; 6000 for $25,00. 3 yr. transplanted, 18 to 24 In., well-branched and BtronK. S2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 2 to 3 ft., very strong and well branched, f3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 2-year-old, 15 to 20 Inches, light, 3 or more branches, $1 .00 per 100; ^8.00 per 1000. 20 to 30 IncbeB. well branched. $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 6000 and over at $10.00. 2^ to 3 feet. fine. $3.00 per 100; $2.00 per 1000. &000 and over at $17.60. 3 to 4 feet, strong, selected, $1.00 per 100. Packed free of charge. Address Chas. Black, HIghtstown* N. J. Uenfinn the Klnrlut** nxohnnifp wh*»n wrltlne Large Specimen Trees. Norway Maple ^\^ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, 2% to 3 in. Horse Chestnut, 2i/,to3^in Carolina I*oi»lar,l»4 & 2 in. Hemloch; Spruce, i *» 6 feet Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. Formerly of Keene .^' Foulk, Flushing. L. 1. Mention The Florlsti' Exchange when writing. THiMOON COMPANY Tor I TI!EES, SHRUBS, VINES Vour ) and SHALL FRUITS Descriptive IlluBtrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. » OlorrisTllle, Pa. Hontlon Thg Florliti' Ezohaag. when wrltinr. LARGH TRHES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES WM. WAUNER HAEI'KH. PROPBIETOE Chegtnnt Hill. Philadelphia. Pa. McDtloD the FlorlBtH" Excbapge whep wrltlpg. n.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Mention The Florlsti' Bxchange when wrlUng. AHEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Desortptive Catalo^ae of American Seeds and Plants la ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants SpeoialUts* ATLANTA. GA Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Baby Ramblers, [mmeDse Stock of W. &. T. SMITH 2}4 in. Pots, #7-00 per loo 3 " " lo.oo " 100 Fieldgrown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clemaiis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. CO. GENEVA, N. Y. EspteUllyforFLORISTS use. Best French-grown MANETTI STOCKS Grafting Size, 3-6 mm $7.00 per 1000 ; $65.00 per 10,000 First Size, 5-10 mm 9.00 per 1000; 80.00 per 10,000 Newark prices ; doty paid. For prompt delivery. Order now and avoid disappointment. ROSES, two years, field-grown, well-rooted DOROTHY PERKINS $7.50 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 CRinSON RAHBLER 9.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000 HYBRID PERPETUALS, In good assortment, $9.00 to $10.00 per 100 Send lor our Wholesale Price List ot Roses, Clematis, Flowering Shrubs, Conifers, etc. .lACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. BABY BAMBLERS Extra heavy two-year-old fleld-grown stock ready now. Per doz., $4.00; per 100, $25.00. Crimson Kambler, per doz. , $1.75 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHILIPPSSEEDCO. TOLEDO, OHIO. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 6 to 10 In. Sots $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 foot 11 cts 100.00 260.000 Buzus suCCrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. i Ota S8.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time atter March 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK, N. H. KOSTER A CO, "S'sTrtcs BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTrees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. ASPARAGUS 1,000.000 Conover'8 Col. Apparagua 3 years old. 100,000 California Privet, all sizes, 2,0L0 Hemlock Spruce, fine ape Imena, also a general assortment of fruit, out, shade and ornamental trees, perennials, etc. Write for special prices and a copy of free catalogue. POMONA NURSERIES, PALMYRA, N. J. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I. Hobolten, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraa Jap- onica, LiliumSpeciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE Holiaoil KDrseiy StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. EWDTZ,VANNES4C0.RBd- TreeSa.dShrubs Immense quantities. Low Trices. Price List on application. Peonies a speclaltr. PETERSON NURSERY BOS W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds and Seedlings Oatalpa Spectosa, Black Locust, Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. McmNNVILLt, TtNN., R. r. p. 2 FRASER NURSERY Huntsville, Ala. Write for price list of California Privet, Crimson Rambler, Prairie and Plantier Roses, Dwf . Box. A mpelopsis. Hydrangea, and full line of Fruit Trees. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Koses, Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Clematis, Bax- UB, Choice Evergreens, Peonies, etc. Ask for Cataloirne. Ueotlon Tbe Floflits* Exctaange when wrltlnc. s'oOLDGOLONVNORSIRIES Crataegus Araoldlsna 4-5 ft. Crataegus Crus-galll 3-1 ft. Crataegus mollis 2-4 ft. Forsythia Fortunel 3-4 ft. Viburnum molle . . 2-3 ft. Viburnum opuluB 12-18 in. Viburnum venosum. 12-18 In. Trade list now ready. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention The FloriBta' Exchange when writing. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Mobs, l.SbbBa'e, si. 26: 3 Bales, $3.25 : e Bales $5.00: PbfC Moss, 10 Bales, $7,60. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 (eet long, $16.00 per 1000; 2>J Inch butt 10 ton 12 teet long, $22.50 per 1000. H.R. AKER8,Ctaatswortta, Ki. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1906 100 $12.00 lO.CO 8.00 8.00 10.00 S.OO 8.00 rri he SHREWSBURY NURSERIES: EATONTOWN, N. J. | ORNAMENTAL STOCK! • Write for wholesale trade-Hat. # Offer a well grown line of Write for wholesale trade-Hat. Mention llie Florists* Exchange when writing. February 17, 1906 The Plori3t3^ Exchange 199 THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Double-Flowering Primulas. It wouhl seem that the problem of va- riety and assortment iu potted plants might more easily be solved by again bringing some of the most meritorious favorites of former days to the fore than by relying entirely on novelties for the overcoming of the tiresome sameness, so often com- plained of. One of these good old-timers Is the double-flowered primrose, of which the white variety is probably now the only one in existence. The grower of potted plants finds it easier to raise single primulas from seed than to go to the trouble of working up a stock of doubles from cuttings. But the trouble is not great, and generally is well paid for. A double flowering Chinese primula is quite distinct in its character from the well-known single form, it being as hand- some, effective and long lasting a flowering plant as any offered by florists. It is well worth extensive culture, and should lie grown on every place where potted stock of many kinds is raised for the ever- Increasing demand in that line. This is the time to prepare for and to attend to its propagation. There are sev- eral ways in which existing stock may be increased. The simplest and surest of all is by division, by cutting up the old plants into half a dozen pieces and pot- ting these into small pots. A great many little plants, all nicely rooted, may thus be had if the old plants were mossed some- time previous. The moss should be placed all around the nude base of the main stem and as far up as the lower leaves and of course should be kept moist. Strong cuttings taken off and immersed in warm sand root quickly, but also not easily, if closely massed and carelessly watered. There will be less danger from decay if the cuttings are at once put into little pots and these placed on a warm bench, shaded and held moderately moist. Sprink- ling overhead must at all times be prac- ticed with caution, since these primulas readily fall victims to decay at and around the base of the crown. On bright days in Spring and throughout Summer a light shading is necessary, and an out- door frame the I test place for them. Habrothamnus. Another half-forgotten denizen of the old-time conservatory is Habrothamnus elegans, one of the easiest growers and stateliest, showiest of all the plants that flower in Autumn and early Winter. At present we have none "among ojr flower- ing" Christmas plants, the great Gloire de *Lorraine included, that surpasses this one for all the uses where grand decora- tive effect is the chief aim. The color of the numerous great flower trusses is a glowing deep red, the true Christmas tint. The plants grow from one to three feet high, are well proportioned, and every branch ends in a large truss of densely set blooms. It is propagated by cuttings, struck in February. They root quickly, are potted up and the plants grown to fidl blooming size in the field during the Summer. In September they are potted and housed. Fancy Pelargoniums. In this, the so-called Lady Washington geranium, we have another good old-timer and one by no means entirely out of date. Growers have no great trouble in finding admirers and buyers for all such of these plants that are worthy of admiration. None but exceptionally well-grown speci- mens, whether large or small, should find a place on the plant grower's benches, and they should bring a price considerably above that asked for common zonal gerani- ums. All mis-shapen or stunted cripples should be denied room in any respectable greenhouse, for they will remain such as long as they live. To grow splendid speci- mens of any and all the varieties now un- der cultivation is no great trick, and it is still easier to dispose of them at good prices. Of all the troubles encountered in the growing of fine pelargoniums of this type, the green fly plague seems to be the worst on some places. If the grower takes this too lightly at the very start, it Is very apt to bring his batch of pelar- goniums to grief, and perhaps strand the entire lot on the rubbish pile. Once over- run with aphis from base to summit, un- der favorable auspices accomplished in a day or two, the case is a forlorn and hope- less one. Grown In a moderate but uni- form temperature, shielded against drafts of cold air, and subjected to the fumes of tobacco regularly administered, little diffi- eulty will be had in the raising of extra nice fancy pelargoniums. Good stock of this kind should now be in 3, and some in 4-inch pots, but even the small- er plants, yet in 2-inch pots, if vigorous, clean and shapely, may he worked into pretty things by May or June. Now a transplanting Is in order. The soil to be used shoidd be quite rich, somewhat heavy and roughly broken up. not sifted. There is no need of being ton particular as to the Idend and kind or exact proportioning of the mixture, as long as it Is rich iu old decayed manure and not soured. See that the larger sized pots are well drained, and be sure that the ball of roots is moist clear through before It goes into the larger pot. From now on a steady, fast growth Is de- sirable and should be encouraged until (he flowers begin to open, when the plants should have more air and a cooler place, to be I'eached by gradual, slow approach. Fuchsias. It cannot be salil that the varieties of present day fuchsias show any great Im- provement over those of former times; neither do they bear the marks of the old- time masterful culture. In spite of all this, fuchsias are again coming into favor witli the plant buying public, are again an item of some consetpience in the list of our greenhouse and market plants. This is most gratifying, doubly so, when the fuchsia happens to be one of the grower's own favorites, as it always has been with me. Its culture is a pleasure from start to finish, excluding every possibility of failure, and the result is a plant, pleas- ingly distinct in haldt and character. Most varieties flower willingly and in great pro- fusion, and the colors are always refined and harmonious, never inconspicuous or shoutingly loud. February is a good time for the propa- gation of the usual grade of market fuchsias. The well matured wood of old plants puts forth an abundance of crisp, new growth now. Of this only the stout- est and most evenly leaved shoots should be selected for cuttings. • Those from 2 to 3 inches in length are about the right size for propagation. Trim off one or two of the lower leaves, and insert in a pretty warm place of the propagating bench, or at once into 2-inch pots filled with sandy soil, and place these on a bench with some bottom heat. Keep moist and shad- ed. In from four to six days they should all be nicely rooted. In shifting them on into larger pots, an operation becomi\ig necessary at short intervals, a very rich compost should be used. A mixture with fully one-half of it old decayed manure is none too ricli for fuchsias. Most varieties of fuchsias will grow into finely shaped plants without much trim- ming, stopping or nipping in of growing .'ihoots. and any premature fornuition ot flower buds can be averted by a treat- ment encouraging a steady headway of rapid growth. To obtain exceptionally large specimens early propagation is ad- visable. Such stock should now be in 3- inch pots, ready for the 4 or 5-inch shift. When the raising of high-stemmed stand- ards is the object, varieties especially suited for the purpose should always be chosen, lest it beeomes a case of time, room and labor lust. Any plant expe*d- ing nearly all Its energy in the pushing and building up of a central main shoot can easily be worked into a shapely tree, and such" a fuchsia is something fine, in- deed. In an attempt of this kind all the u)\ver side growth is cut away, when the plant is beyond its initial start and mak- ing- a rapid growth. When the leadins slioot has attained the desired height it is tied firmly to a stake, and the grower, now having built up the stem, directs his attention to the forming of a proportion- ate, symmetrical, evenly branched crown. This is accomplished by pinching in. cut- ting back, calling forth side breaks, tying and occasionally turning the plant, all of which is not near as tedious and trying as it might appear. Some growers man- age to extract a deal of genuine pleasure, as also some profit, from such exploits. Sweet Peas. Success with sweet peas under glass, especlallv as a Mid Winter crop, is not to be attained quite so easily as Is gen- erally supposed. It is a season when the attempt more often leads to the produc- tion of a mass of flowerless. entangled pea vines than to tangible results, as far as profits are concerned. Neither are sweet peas a paying feature where they are grown as mere by-play on places where every foot of bench space and all the tight possible are badly needed otherwise. When growing them in scattered batches here and there, unsightly, insect-harboring, light-obstructing dense bunches all through anil nmon:: valuable stock, sweet peas are a disfmui-ement, a positive nuisance. But there is plenty of money in sweet peas where this culture is rationally con- ducted on a somewhat large scale, where there is plenty of room, and all other con- ditions are favorable. On places where at this time a bench or several could well be spared for this purpose, this room could hardly be put to any more profit- able use. By sowing sweet peas in a lofty greenhoose in 4 or .5 inches of ordinary bench soil at iust this time of the year, no diffieultv will be met with in securing an immense crop of good flowers for Sprin-' and earlv Rummer, when they will find a good market. A busy picking every day right along for from 4 to 6 weeks may be depended upon. At this season it Is not necessary to make any painstaking selections from the bewildering list of varieties, or to search for the best early sorts, which anyway are by no means the most reliable or most profitable. Select those recommended by all reputable seed firms as the best out- door and Summer market sorts, or those varieties that have proven excellent in Tour localitv in former years. Sow in drills. 12 or 15 inches apart, leaving a space of 2 inches between vines In the row; or sow in hills, having a cluster of 5 or 7 vines with a clear space of a foot between the clusters, and attend to the stringing in good time. „„„,„ FRED. W. TIMME. BABY RAMBLER. H.. P., H. T., T.R.. Ct. and many oltiera ROSE PLANTS Best Bort8 2^ & 4 in., healthy; grown by expertfl, In new houses, free from all diseaBes. Extra Btrong. own VVo » roots; fine condition; ^ true labels ; liberal (^ count careful pack- S ing, judiclouB sbip- tJ Ing, now or later. <^l rrni r/LORALCOMPANYs- ^<1^LL LULL \sPRINGriELDOHIO -J Mention The FlorlstB* E^chapge when writing. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forclng'and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. ''?.r Rochester, N.Y. Mention The FlorlstB' Elxchange when writing. ami KiLpiig lhtifolih. Th9 largest and best stoch of collected Maxi- mums and Kalmlas in America, foliage perfection. Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no Oner stock can be had anywhere In the United States; large orders especially desried, W^rite For Wholesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE, Pennsylvania. yentlon The F'urlstR* Kxehange when writing. 35,000 MYRTLE FOIt OEMETEBY PLANTINa. SOOOO MADEIRA VINE TUBERS. Send f'lr Lint of Hurdy Stock. Low pricee. Good Stock. Wholesale Only. S. J. CALLOWAY, EATON, OHIO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. eRAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^"^Jo"nT''- U^ntlnn tho FlorlstB* BxcbanffP wht^o wrltloe RICHMOND ROSE 8V iD.,$l«.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Kaiserln, A. VlcWrla, $4.00 jior 100 1 $35.00 per 1 Oo. Variegated LawgoD, B. 0., $6 00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Enchantregg, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Qaeeii and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. lat March Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. UentloD The Florista* Exchange when writing. WHEN IN NEED OF llDignii![-Flowi![lD!i Bams NA/rite to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALS! Per 100 loco Gladiolus A merica $15.00 $100.00 Gladiolas Augusta 4.00 30.00 Gladiolus, white and light, mixed. 1.60 12.00 IsmeneGrandifiora 6.00 50.00 Lllium Philippinense 18.00 160.00 GLADIOLI and LILIES in great variety. Trade list free. 250 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, cash with order. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention the F'orlsts* ExchanKe when ^rittng. FAIRHOPE, The Best Crimson Canna You want it, and your customers want it. Write us at once for our new descriptive trade list, Ju.st out. We grow the finest collection of Cannas In America. SOUTHERN FLORAL NURSERY CO. Fruitdale, Ala. If^ntlon T»ie Floriiti* Bzcliance when writing- GRAFTED ROSES All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood grafted on Dlokeon'8 Irish disbudded ManettI Stocks, and are now In exceptionally fine shape. Killarney $15 P<"' 100; .$150 per lOOO Biide, Biidvsmaid, Kaiserin .... $13 per 100; $120 per lOOO To prevent disappointment, ORDER NOW, as stock Is limited. Own Root Richinoufl Rose, $12 per 100. Killaruey, $10 per 100. Ainericau Beauty owii root, from 2i/o inch pots, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000 Robert Scon & son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Mention The Florists' Eichange when wrltliig. CANNAS And Other Seasonable Stock' P ___ All the standard varitles. In- mannas eluding Beaute Polteylne, Qiieen Oharlotte, Charles Henderson. FlorenceVaughan. etc., two or three eyes, $26.00 per 1.000: Black Beauty. $6.00 per 100 ; King Humbert, $25.00 per 100. Crevilica Robusta '«"'' °'"'' ' inches high, $3.00 per 100. Begonia Metallica $3.00 per 100 Salvia A. Raguenau $3.00 per 100. r'nMMAc? AH the Standard varieties, 2 to 3 CanUaS eye pieces, $25 00 per 1.000. Tuberous Rooted Begonias Named colors : Double, $5.00 per 100. Single, $3.00 per 100. Boston Fern 2>. mch »3.oo per loo. Asparagus Sprengeri $2'6'operToo 8 Inch $4.00 per 100. Azalea Mollis T^^J^rS"!', \fLti high $4.00 per doz.. $30.00 per IOO.,16to 18 Inches high, $5.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Rhododendrons [':[,TitiXr\Zf. Ing 20 Inch plants, $9.00 per doz., $70.00 per 100, 2* Inch plants $12.00 per doz., $93.00 per 100. BABY RAMBLER ROSES strong Field Grown Stock, $25.00 per 100. 2 K Inch Pot Stock, $S.aO per 100 ; $65.00 per 1000. -TheStorrs& Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE,^ OHIO. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. 200 The Florists' Exchange Plant Notes. ALTEflNANTHERA.— If it is necessary to propagate altemanthera extensively, tlie sooner tlie worli is begun now the hetter. Presuming that stock plants have been wintered over in flats, they vfill by this time, if not before, have made young growth. This may be taken off and used (or cuttings. The severing should be done with a sharp knife when taking them off the plants in the flats, because if, as is sometimes done, shears is used, many cut- tings, the leaves of which ouly ""; ilipped. are rendered useless, whereas it a knife is employed every cutting can be got The knife plan is more tedious, but the extra number of cuttings obtamed *ill repay for the extra lal>or. The cuttings should be put m sauil o%ti a good bottom beat, where they will root in about a week. When rooted they ought to be pricked oft iuto shallow flats in a compost of leaf mold, loam and sand, with more leaf mold than anything else. it the cuttings are very small and soft, a sprinkling of sand should be placed over tne burtace ot the si il to prevent dami- iug. After putting the plants into flats they should be placed in a warm, light place; if over heat, so much the better. The stock plants from which the cut- tings have been taken may be left for a couple of weeks or more; then when they have started into growth again something may lie gained by dividing them up by put- ting-them into new flats and new soil at the same time, multiplying the stock con- siderably in the process. A little later, if it is desired to grow plants in small pots, those previously rooted will have established themselves in the flats, and will lift with good roots and nice balls; then thev may be potted, and cuttings taken off them later on, continuing the same processes until the desired number is rooted. If room is a con.sideration, a few flats of stock plants may be held over for a month or six weeks, when a hot bed can be prepared, where, after dividing in the same manner as for indoors, they may be pricked iuto the bed. By planting time these will be nice stock, but when very large numbers of these plants are re- quired, the time when a hot bed could be utilized would be too late, except where there may be facilities for making hot- beds on a very large scale. In any case, it is safer to start early with cuttings. HOLLYHOCKS.— Hollyhock seed sown even, now will make plants that will come in bloom in time before cold sets in. Plants in flats, or pots, that have exhausted the soil, had better be shifted into other flats or pots; or if they are wanted for home use for the flowers, it will answer the purpose equally well if they are plant- ed in cold frames. Hollyhocks checked or starved seem to be much more liable to the prevalent disease than plants kept growing moderately all the time. RED BEGONIA ERFORDL— I noticeil some plants of the red Begonia Ertordl the other day and they struck me that they were well worth growing. This va- riety of Ertordl. It I am not much mistaken, was introduced last year by Messrs. R. .t J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. The foliage of this variety is but slightly different from that of the others; the flower is of a very deep red. borne in profusion on the plants uucler observation. It looks as if it would be well adapted for growing in pots and tor bedding. PANSIES.— Seedling pansles can be bought at ft very reasonable price at present from many growers who have large num- bers on hand. Pansy seedlings can un- dergo shipment from a distance without suffering any injury if they are packed properly, and most of those handling them in quantity know how to pack. If these young seedlings are obtained now and treated properly, they will make good marketable plants by selling time; and considering tlie price at which they arc offered, there ought to be a profit In hand- ling them. M. WE HAVE A FEW SETS OF OUR Galleiy ol Floe SpecieDS left, which wo will send by express for J5.00 per Bet. There are 112 subjects, each printed on flue paper, and the set as a wdole, constitutes the finest pictorial album of trees and shrubs that haark I.OO Fuchsias Best Varietlos ., l!25 Ageratum 2 In pots 1.60 Lobelia 2 in pot<3 i.go Vinca Variegated 3 in pots 4.00 Geraniums 2 in pots, Nutt and others 2.00 Happy Thought, M. Salleroi 2 50 " M. Oastellane 3 In pots 8.60 CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delansoa, N. Y. Mention TTie Florists' Exchanee when writlne- GRAFTED ROSES ON SELECTED ENGLISH fflANETTI 2^3 In. pote Itichmond, SIR. 00 per 100: 4150. (to per lOOO Klllarney. $15.00 per 1(10; $125.00 per 1000 lirideg, \ Maids j }10.00 per 100. $90.00 per 100 G-ates ) Own Boots, 2>i In. pots. Kichmoiid. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Klllarney, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000 Brides, 1 Maids. { <;ates. ( *3.50 per 100; $3. per 1000, ('hatenay, ) S. .]. KEUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. UentloD The norlsts' Bxcbange when writtag. Seasonable Plants for Easter Forcing L PRIMULA VERIS SUPFRBA. A giant-Iiowerlng form of tlie l^ngtish Cowslip, wltli bright, canary-yellow flowers, whlcn readily can Ite brought in for Easter. Strong plants, 75 cents per doz ; $0.00 per 100. JAPANESE PRIMROSES. (Primula Cortusoides Sieboldi.) Excellent subjects for forcing, pro" ducing in spring. Innumerable stems o' bright colored flowers, varying from pure while to deep crimson. We offer sis distinct varieties . ALBA MAONIFICA, large pure white fringed. ARTHUR, beautiful salmon rose. DELICATA, pleasing shade of plnli. LORELEY, beautiful salmon rose white eve. MAIDEN'S BLUSH, large light pinll. SIRlUS, rich crimson rose, white eye. Strong pl.-ints at Jl 2.'> per doz; ?10.00 jicr 100 AZALEA MOLLIS. An excellent lot of linely budded plants. 1.". Inches high, at ?40.,''.0 per doz ; f,t5.00 per 100 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI and DEUTZIA GRACILIS ROSEA. Strong, tielil grown plants, hUitabie fir c-inch pots, jl.OO per dozen.; ?S.OO I.TlOO FBIMnLA VEKIS sltPEKB.\ For .1 full line of otliei- SEASO.XABIjK PLANTS, BULBS and SEEDS, See our Quarterly AVholesale Lists. HENRY 1, OnEER, 714 Chestnut Street, PHILIDELPHIl, PI. Mention The FlorJsti' Exchange when writing. VPDRPMAC <^0 Varieties V CIvDCll/lO Perfectly Healthy Kooted Cuttings (our selection, 60c per 100, S 5.00 per 1000.) Plants (our selection, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.) CARNATIONS, Choice Rooted Cuttings Free from disease. CRISIS, best new commercial scarlet. LADV BOtNTIFUL, best new white. CARDINAL, new scarlet. Queen Louise Ethel Crocker Flora nni Price, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Enchantress, Lawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Judge ninsdale Buttercu|>, Gov. Roosevelt, Prosljerity. Prices, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 t>er 1000. The Queen E. A. Nelson Dorothy Wm. Scott J. n. Manley Joost Eldorado Portia Mermaid Prices, $1.50 |)er 100; $12.00 |ier 1000. GRA.FT£:0 ROSeS — THE FINEST AND BEST GRO'WN Liberty La France Rose Pots $15.00 per 100; 314 in- Pots, $18.00 per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN OATE, KAISERIN Rose Pots $10 00 per 100. 3]4 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, BLOOM5BURG, PA. Mention TTie Florlats' Excbapge when writing. Araucaria Excelsa HAVE A SURPLUS STOCK Strictly first class, fine straight and perfect tiers only, now planted into 7 inch pots, 28, 30, 35 to 40 inches high. 5, 6, and 7 tiers, 4 year old, $1.25, #1.50, $1.75 each. Keiitia Fursteriana. 4 year-old. 5>4 to 6 Inch pots. Jl.UU, jl.2r>. $1.50 to $1.75 from 30,35,40 inches high and over. Scottii Ferns, from 8 Inch pota. 100 fronds and upwards, S2.00 each, from 6 inch pots. fl.OO each. Boston Fenis, 6 Inch pots, 60c. ; 5 and 5,'^ Inch pots, 30c., 3Bc., 40c. Pierson Ferns, 5, S,'^ and 6 Inch pots, SOc., 35c.. 4Dc.,50c. Ficus Klastiea, 6 Inch pota. 30c., it5c.. 40c., SOc. and 75c. Cineraria Hyb.,H. F. Michell'sselect strain. 4 inch 10c. ; 5>i and 6 Inch pots, showing color. J2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Primiila Obconica, In bloom, fine strain, 5}i Inch pots, $2.00 per dozen. Latania Borbonica, 6-ln., SOc. each. Azalea Indica, for Easter forcing or earlier If desired. Deutsche Perle, double white, Simon Mardner, Vervceneana, Mad. Van der Cruysen Nlobe, and many other varieties, 60c , 75c.. fl.OO, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Asparagus Plnmomus, large. 4 In., 10c. each. Cineraria hybrlda. Best strain, 4 In. 10c. each Begonia Improved Erfordi, winter bloom Ing. pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now. 6 In., 26c. 5 In.. 20c. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. QODFRBV ASCHMAININ IOI2 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Qrower and Imliorter of Pot Plants Uention Tbe Florists' Bzcbange when writiDg. February 17, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 201 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akers H R 19S Larohiuont Nurseries Allen J K 219 211 Allen W S Co 210 Langjalu- A H 2in Ambacher Jas 217 LanTltzen C 218 Anderson & Christen- Leedlo Floral Co 109 sen 203 lj!ouard Seed Co 101 Andorra Nurseries. . .108 Livesey Wm 211 Aschmann G 200 Locljlana Lum Co...22;i fihder J 203Mader P 200 Barrows H N & Son.203 Marquisoe B L 202 ISaur Floral Co 203 Maxwell MfR Co.... 224 ISav State Nurs 19S MeKadden B C liM Bayersdorfer H & Co 224 McKellar C W 221 Beach James E 211 McKissick Wm B...220 Benven E A 221 McSIauus J 219 Beelsert W C 104 Metropolitan Material Berger H H & C"-- J,^," Co 13 liernhelmer E ;.i° Michell U F Co 195 Bcrning H G fja MlcLlBan Cut Flower Black CTias.... _..... 19S EKt^hatige 221 •^^^ *.:ii 1.1 Boddington A T ^''' \ini.,.i(- I.' Bonnet & Blake 219 »{ .>>'« >• • Bonnot Bros 210 ""nn !• 1 Co .219 .202 Bonim f"& "soii : : ; : .'203 mohz ^- ■■■■■■ ^is Brant Bros 203 » omgcr J C Co 223 Brenneman J D 203 Mot.n Wm H Co.. ...198 BrritmS-e^-s J Suns. 221 Mo<..re Ilent. & Nash^^^ BrCwS E & Co.-::. -iiws Moore & Simon W3 urown Peter ...217Nafl Florists' Board irvlnt Jm'" 194 of Trade 220 bSiCs J a::::::::210 National, Plant Co.. .202 liurnham Hitchiugs Pierson Co. . . Burpee W A Co Natural Gvianu Co. . .213 224 Nicholson W 200 194 Nicotiae Mfg Co 222 RvPrRros " "" 209Ni'?ssen Leo 211 %% noral Co! : : : : :200 Ouwerterk. ^m /■ i,i^-.iii vu v c^ 2'>3 Peckham S S ^l" • nohell 0 H 203 Pennook S S 220 Sn.?*^ 7 ^ ' ' 199 Phila Market 200 r- I ff T 'li 210 Philipps H S.ed Co..l9.S Cockrott J U ^^o DiQ,.„fl V r\ rn 9^*' Conard & Jones 198 Perce F O Co 2L. V. ..T..^ii R 203 Pierson A N 21S r^Z\L Eros 210l'lerson F R a> 193 mugf la™ens::::!93PWrtnrK Cut Flower^^^^ rSe W ■ T 209 rittsburg' FtoWer Ei-* f'owen's^ons- N i i ! 1 .2^ „ change . . . .220 ""If R «= Sons 220 P:j»x'\ur?..':°::;ms SlnJhlS, ?-H::::iS P-e culture spawn Cut Flower Esch....209 Co lOo Iiavis A B & Son.... 210 Pre EH 199 !;er,rdtn''H''ic: son: :r9l «V^" ^■"^' '^^^^''"^a.^ !!r^'1 ^A^rS" 224 Qnidniek' G'hoises: ! :200 FV^M-''^^--SfwVco;;:UI Ilillon G house Mfg juynor". j i 219 imVi „ ■ V'Y 200 Reck John 194 K^^r;^^sF:::f-d.Kene.^....21S ^^J4-V;lbc.2bb:|3ge|ch^^........J13 Kt™ H N 209 Reinberg G 210 Iffig? r-van-Groof^ -n^- /::::;;:;:|- Edwards & Docker Co uf-» g; ; ; ; ; ; ! ; ; ; JJ^ ■ Riverside Nurs 199 ElchhoU H 211 Else 'i„ n SAi Robinson H M Co... 221 le C........ ff^ n^o^or Frt>H 1 9.-> Elizabeth Nurs Co... 195 1^ Roemer Fred. .19.') mifof^W rSonr"i94Ko^«" & Granz 19.5 F:!!!^ff ^ *-n'°"!: : : :p| "-7, ^ros gi SrVan™Ne''s ' ' ' •'"' Sa>«"d O^"' ■ ' • ■ '• ■ '^^^ "^ n„ ,q<, Schaeffer Floral Co.. 220 & CO....... i»' Sclimldt Co J C 202 Vt' F Nirslries ' ' " Im ioolt RoM ! ! ! ! ! ! i ! ! IS! li,t,{|Sl',!::;: ic-on^F,^.upco..|^ &^at.-p;od„ct^j-a"/^;:::::::i- T~l.■^;.■ ;,;■,'•!.■ riitf Shellroad G'houses. .194 Flower Grower s Mkt gi,,,jij„„ ^ j. 219 .-. 1 „ »r<.„ r., «;•> Shrewsbury Nurs 19S Foley Mfg Co sf' sittpson Robt 213 . ord Bros 210 g,^,, ,.,,,, ^ S 21.-! i'-° f L? f V 221 Sllnn & Thompson. . .219 Fortunes A L 221 209 Kraser Nurs i?| Smith W r 221 ?;,' S-^g'm": ; : : : : :p •|-i:,« * «""-'^' ■ ■ ■ ■ fJi Qpjr Fij 209 S Floral Ntirs Co... 199 Glblln & 6i 222 Stearns A T Lum Roddard S J 210 Co 222 Greenhouse Co.. 222 Stevens H A 198 Gregory J H & Sons. 194 storrs & Harrison Grobe'F 202 Co 199 Gunther W H 219 Stumpp & Walter Co Guttman A J 210-19 194-95 Hanford R G 203 stuppe Wm 202 Harris E 200 Swavne Wm 210 Herbert .& Son 196 Syracuse Pottery Co. 222 Herr A M 211 Taylor E J 190 Herr D K 217 Teas E Y 194 Herrmann A 224 Thompson J D Co... 221 Herzfig Wm 203 Thompson W 224 Hews A H & Co 222 Thorburn J M & Co. .194 Hicks & Crawbuck..219 Totty C H 209 Hiliinger Bros 222 Traendly & Schenck.219 Hill E C 217 Van Assche P 222 E G Hill Co 221 Velie Bros 211 Hippard E 224 Vaughan's Seed Holton «: llunkel 220 Store 193 Horan E C 219 Vesey W J & M S. . .211 Hubert 5: Co 195 Vicks Jas Sons 194 Hughes G J 202vick' & Hill 199 Igoe Bros 211 Vincent R & Son 217 Ind Flower Co 211 Ward R M & Co 195 .lackson & Perkins. .198 W arnaar ,tCo 196 Jacobs S & Sons 223 Watson R W 198 Jin wrltlne CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong; : puts Geo. S. Kalb, Marie LIger. Mrs. Barklev Queen, Moo penoo CheltonI, Nellie Pocke't. Percy Plumerldize, C. J. Salter. Wm. Duckham. Harry Sinclair, $.",110. <.';ish wUIi order L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 20.000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California, Westralla, $1.00 per doz.; *7.0O per 100; $56.00 per 1000. Strong field dlvlsloua for three Incb I'Cts or larger. My Uaieies are not itiange seedliotzs whicli lannot be depended on. but divisions from Mr, liurbank's orlj^lnal plants. Improved l>alsy "j,j,asta." $3.60 per 100. (Not k-sB tban 60 at tbls rate.) Strong field divisions, which can be divided Into three or smaller onps. BegonlaB, flowering. 6 varieties 2H inch. $3.00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandlllora and Stellata. 2« Inch. $2.00. Ueranluiu, Silver edge, $1.00 per 100. Paris Daisy, "Uueeu Alexandra." 24 iucb, $J.0O. Heliotrope, dark and light, 76c. per 100. SEEU- .Uaska, CaUtornia and Westralia. 25c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 26c. per 1600; $2.50 per oz. Hybrid Delphinium, Burbank strain, 26c. perpkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia. Giant of California, frlDKed, hand fertilized, 60c. per 1000; $16.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA BOSA, CAt. Uentlon l^e Florlita* Exchange when writing, F=>^rvi^i^^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large BoweriDg fancy colors. Good strong plants (or cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by eipreBB ; eOcts. per 100 by mail. Large stocby plants In bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per lOU ; extra fine; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pbt.; $6.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JEHHIH6S, ^^t^*.'"' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Paneles, Mention , The Floristi' Eiohanje when writing, ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trlanae, Cattleya Gigra^ Sanderiana, Oncidium Fu8c«tain, Oncidlum Kram- erianotn and Burlingtonla Fragrans. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The norlata' KichanitB when wrUIng. BUSHELS *^^W rcAo Varletlee, New Era and Black. C. E. BROWN, Bridgevllle, Del. Uentlon Ibt Florlitt' Bichanxe whea writlBf. ROSES 2i„ IN. POTS READY NOW Babv Kambler ^l/s in. §5.00 per 100: $50 00 penooo. The following at $2.6U per 100. $20.00 per 1000: Crlmsou Rambler Marechal Nell Helen Gould Fapa Gontier Meteor Maman Cochet ISO u pert Bride Krabatit Yellow Cochet K.3I. Henrietta Boa Silene LaFrance Kaiaerln Ktoile de Lyon White Cochet La Detroit F. KruK'er Bridesmaid Ivory Mary Wasliington Van Uoutii Bon alien© * «ii uwui.m Sov de Pierre Nottinff, Bessie Brown Teplitz The following $3.00 per 100: Mme. Chas. AVood Gen, Jack Mrs. Jno. Laiug Magna Cliarta Paul Neyron Capt. Christy John*. Doyle.'""*""Bo\°'.'^^""-'''- Mention The Florist.' Exchange when writiot. 2 ye:ir olil 4 Inch pot. $S.OO per 100; $10 00 per luoo L"a Infb pot $2.00; $2..">0. and $:i,(K) per 100. GERANIDMS, Standard Varieties $2.50 per 100. Double Petunia, Hibiscus, Feverfew, Rex, Begonias, Flowering Begonias, Asparagus Flumosus, Asparagus Sprengeri, and a }iener:it Hue ol miscellaneous stoclt. See ailv , February 10th ieeiie, ur send for list. THE NATIONAL PLANT Co., Dayton Ohii. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writinK. PANSIES From our well-known strain, the beet In the market, strong plants, $1.60 per 600; $3.60 perlOOO nA|&|F% (BelllB), Fine plants, UAI9III9 $2.00 per 1000. f OROET-ME-NOT ^'''Zf^^^, looo. GERANItMS o"' »' ^>" '»,% per loo. I FTTIItf^F Boston Market. Grand Raplde, ■-■-■ ■ i-"^"- $1 00 perlOOO; 6,000 for $t.00. TOMATO PLANTS J^^ooTei-m'""- J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. Uentlon The Florista' IDxcbance when frritlag. February 17, 1906 The Florists' Exchanjafe 203 Decorative Plants Latania Korbonica, 2'1 In. pots, S3.00; 3 Id. S6.00; 4 In., $1S.00 per 100. Large specimen plants fromS2 00 to $5.00 each. Keutia Belnioreanaand Fosteriana, 2^ In. pots, $8.00: 3 In. .$16 00: 6 in.. $50.00 per I00;ein. $16.00 per doz.: 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 eaoh. Areca L.utei}cens,3 in. $10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100: e In. . $1.00 each and upward. Pandanus Utilis, 2 In. pots, $3.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvlaa, 6 in. pots, $16.00; 8 in., «26.0O per 100. Pbceiiix Keollnata, 6 in. pots, $36.00 per 100. Fiitenlx Canariensis, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. Flcus Elastira, 4 In. pots, $26.00; ein., $40.00; 6 in., $65.00 per 100. Arau<-aria Kxcelsa, 6 In. pots, $65.00 per 100. Boston and I'lersonl, 4 m. pots, $16 00: 6 In., $26.00; 6 In.. $50.00 per 100. Nephroleplg Coiu- pacta, 3 In. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Plants lu Flue Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. UentloB thft rioiiats' Bxidiance when wrlUnf Tarrytown Fern Elegantlssima, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 600 at thousand rate. Scottll, 2X III-, $5-00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 6 in. pots, 3 plants lo a pot, 20 in. liigh, strong and stocky ; $25 00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. Aspidium Tsussemense About 750 plants, 3 in. pots; in the finest pos- sible condition. These are perfect little speci- mens and are just the thing to sell singly or for use in ferneries. 6c. each. Pterls Tremula, larpe plants in 4 in pots, with 5 to 7 pertect fronds. loc each. Very liberal count given in orders received this month; 5000 Holly Ferns, 2 in pots, ready May ist R. G. HANFORD, NorwalK, Ct. UeDtloo The Florlsta' Eficbaoge when writing. 600 Scottll Ferae, fine, for 4, 5, and 6 in.. 25c 3oc., and 50c. Anna Foster and Boston Ferns, for 6 and 6 in., 20c. and 26c. Pleraoiii Ferns. 2H in., good. $5.00 per 100. Crimson Kaiuhlers, 3 to 4, and 4 to 6 ft., $16.00 and $18. 00 per 100. Halir Kamblers,3!^lu. potplante $2.60perdoz, I„ H . Oaiu pbell Violets, 2% In. , $2.60 per 100. 1 ,000 Hhrub», Vines. Privet, CaiinaH, etc. Send for list. Caeh or C. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Ifpnttnn Tb^ v^nrliitfl* Bxchanse wbeo wrltJoc. BARGAIN DRACAENA I?(DIVIH A, extra large 5 and 6 lucli, f2.00 and $a.00 per doz , 31ncb,$I.U0 per 100. FERNS, best varletleo. busby, 3 Incb »«.00 per 100, 2 liicb $2.00 per 100. I»rl- mnla Obcouica Orandlflora, full ot buds, 5 Incb (6.00 per 100, AsparaKOS SpreuKerll, 3 incb $2.00 per 100. Cash. WM. S. HERZOe, Morris Plains, N.J Mpntlnn Tbf Flnrlste* Eichenire when wrltlnr NEPMROLEPIS Scottil, 5 in., $4.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100; Piersoni,* in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 5 In., $3.25 per doz., $25.00 per 100; f) In., $4.50 per doz., $35 00 per 100. Fine Stocli. Cash or satisfactory refer- ences. Satisfai-tion guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., ERI£, PA. Ucntlno The rinrlitB* Bxchnne** wh<»n wrltlne ASSORTED pgfflg lor Jardinieres. Good Bushy Pl.-inte In allttie heHt varieties, 2'/i In. pots $;!.00 per lOO; *25. per 1000 ; 3 in. potH, f n.OO per 100; ^.''i.'i.OO per lOWJ. F. N. ESKESEN, Madison, N, J, Mention Tbo FlorlaU* Exchango when wrltlnr. A.s the ."ifa.wn advances the plants will reiiuire mure liberal treatment. It will be noticed that as soon as the days begin to lengthen the plants start a more vigorous growth, and to sup- port and encourage this feeding should be resorted to. A mulch of but partly decomposed manure, to which a little soil has been added, .■ihuuld be applied; this will protect the roots near the surface, and at the same time encourage growth. Apply the mulch just before watering, as then there Is less danger to the foli- age, especially if the manure Is too green. Examine the benches very carefully each day and see that the bottoms of the benches don't get too dry, especially where they are close to heating pipes. This is bound to happen, when heavy firing is neces- sary. Keep a sharp lookout for red spider and syringe on all clear days, and, as suggested before, syringe throughly. Green fly from now on will prove more tiDUblesome, and heroic measures must bi- taken to keep the plants clean. If fresh tobacco stems can be pro- cured, place these in the walks; and if they do not suffice, fumigate either with tobacco dust or paper. It is best to try both, and u.se that which is cheapest and most effective. Ventilation should again be looked after a little more closely, giving air on all favorable occasions, to keep the plants in good health. Should mildew api)ear, paint the pipes with sulphur at once; in fact, it is a good plan to do this from now on once a week remembering the old proverb, "an ounce of prevention," etc. The young stock will now occupy a great deal o( our time, and plans should be made for the coming sea- son. Novelties are being introduced each year and every rosarian should try a few plants for his own benefit. Orders for these should be sent in at fince if good plants are desired. The demand for some of the new things will be very large, and first come, first served. Cuttings put in the .sand the middle of January will soon be ready to pot. Get the soil ready at once, using the same soil as is used in the benches and put through a \z inch screen; 2V4, or 2V2-inch pots should be used, and these should be clean. After potting, give the plants a good watering, not enough to turn the soil into mud. but sufficient to wet the whole ball nicely. Afford the plants a sunny position, but shade for three or four days after potting, or until the roots take hold of the soil. PENN. FE6NS ODR SPEILTT CIBOTIUM .scHIUItlCI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in beat growing; condition. 3 in., $30.00; 4 in.. $50.00; & In.. (70.00 per 100. For larger specimens, pricee on application. A88ort«4l FernB, for disbeB, beat »tock In the market, in all the best and bardleet varieties, 200,000 plants in stock. 24 In. pots, (3.00 per 100; $2&.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In. ,$6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantuuiCuueatuiu, Maidenhair Fern, nice busby plants. 2V4 In.. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 4 in. $12.00 per 100; b in.. $20.00 per 100. Asparagus PIdiuobub Nanus, large plants In 4 In. pots. In best conditlou, 916.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 3&c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson &. Chrlstensen, Short Hitis N. J Mention The Florliti* Exohanre wheo writlnc. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsll, $10 per 100. Scottil, 2y, In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrews & Son, Whitman, Mass. I Uenllon Tbe riorUte" Eichaon when wrItlDK. II Ureal DppDilonllii For the Florist On iiccount of tlie Increase of business our buildings are over-filled with the in- coming stocks and as we must have more space we must sacrifice a large quantity ot SPIR/EA, which we were holding for our March orders. We wish it to be understood that the quality, size ot clumps and con- dition of these bulbs are all that can be ^^ desired. OUR SACRIFICE OFFER Spiraea japonlcB (cases of »2S) per fall case . . »6.oo e»plriiner 100 per lOO .50 lO var. line plants, 2 1-S In. pots $:{ OU 1.35 ColeuB ready in March 2.00 l.r.o Asp. riuuioHUB, ready in Marrh 'J. 00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. UPoilf.D Tbp Florlsta' Bxcbange when writing. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERi 25c PtR BUNCH BRANT BROTHERS, UTICA, NE\A/ YORK. Successors to PETER CRDWK. Long DisUnce Telephone Mf-ntlin The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor flUlDg fern dishes, etc.. ^^ Inch, $3.00 per 100. KEMTIA BELMOREAMA, ( Inch floe stock, 2 feet high, 60 ctB. each; l Inch, 25 cte. each. BOBVOT* aud PIER80M EERBIS, 2>i Inch., $».00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The FlorUti' Exohanre when wrlttni. A BOX-CAR WII-I. HOI,I> 10,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET pIaDl«, 2 1-2 lo 3 1-2 leel, 3-year-oId, bushy and tioely rooted. I will pack them in car at reduced prices. Orders are booked now lor Spring delivery by CARLMAN RIB8AM. TRtlNTON, N. J. UentloD The FlorleU' Bich.nKe when writing. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine, « In., $36.00; 6 In., $26.00; i In., $10.00 per 100. OICDCnMl Extra fine. 6 In., $10.00; 5 In., rltnSUni tSO OO; < in., $16.00; 3 In., $7.00; 2H In., $4.00 per 100. ornTTII Very strong, 2>i In., $8.00; 3 In., OUU I I II »1J00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. ■»IIDDFn& < Ih" (20.00; 6 In., $26.G0; KUDDCKo g Id., $36.00 per 100. P0IN8CTTIA8 ''' '°- *Ter 100. 50,000 RO»C» ri°n.;*l:o'SP7o: White and Pink Cochet, Hermosa. Soupert. Brabant,Queen Scarlet. La France, Kalserln. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. HentloB Th. FlortaU' Eiohani* when wrltliic. SCOTTII I Sell Plants Not Pots. Grand value In $1.00. $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In vailety. JOHN SCOTT, Kutland Kd. b Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Eeap St., Greenhouses. U»>ntlnn thp Flnrti»t«' Bgchwnge wben writing TORONTO.— Business continues good with stock now very plentiful. Bulbous stuck is being- used largely, and often sold so cheaply that there is not much, if any, profit ovei- the price of the bulbs for the grower. Hoses are gotuJ and. in the best grades, in short supply. An'- erican Beauty are by no means plen- tiful. Fine carnations are coming in. and the supply is about equal to the demand. J. H. Dunlop's King Strtet store was considerably damaged by tire Febru- ary 12. The blaze started in the cellar, but was soon extinguished. Business is going on as usual. T. M. HAMILTON, ONT. — At the last monthly meeting of the Hamilton Hor- ticultural .Society Professor H. L. Hutt. horitculturist at the Ontario Agricultural College, lectured on "The City Man's Garden." It was a prac- tical and u.seful address based on ac- tual experience at the Agricultural College. At the next meeting Pro- fessor Lockheed, biologist at the above mentioned college, will lecture. The officers for the current year are: President, John O. McCulloch; vice- president. James Anderson: second vice-president, John Capes: secretary- treasurer. James M. Dickson: direc- tors, Andrew Alexander, Adam Brown, J. Kneeshaw. Dr. Storms. J. M. Dick- son, J. A. AVebber. J. Ogilvie, F. H. Lambe. and Lewis Hildebrand. Meet- ings will be held, as usual, in the rooms of the Hamilton Museum. BEAVER. 204 The Florists' Exchansre FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medium of Interchange for norlsts. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post OfBce as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, ?;,.%r.r6Vj„bn. NEW YORK. CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La Salle Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1,00. Foreign countries in postal union, .12.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New Yorli. Post Office Money Order or Itegistered I^etter. The address label indicates the date when subscription expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half Inch, 76o.; %-lnch. $1.00; 1-Inch. ll.JB. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of lOc, 1&&, ]6o.. or t6o. per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column fur Classified Advertisements, Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday tu secure Insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Department of Plant Re^stratlon. SWEET PEAS. — A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., submits for registration the following named new Christmas blooming sweet peas: Mrs. Alex. Wallace, seedling from Florence Denzer X Lady Hamilton, lavender: J. K. Allen, spotted pink ou white ground; Christmas Enchantress, soft pink; Jack Hunter, yellow, black seeded: Mrs. C. Wild, Zvolanek's Christmas X Salopian, carmine; Christ- mas Meteor, scarlet. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. A Correction. In my notes under the heading of "Night Blooming Jasmine" in a recent issue, referring to Gelsemium sempervirens, I said its flowers are not sweet- scented. Stanley V. Wilcox, Germantown, Pa., an observant young man, calls my attention to this as an error, and proves it by presenting me with a bunch of the flowers, gathered from a greenhouse plant, and the blossoms are of a most agreeable perfume. It is a help to one to be tripped up now and again. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Apparatus for Heating Hot Beds. Henry Austin. Fflton. Dt-l.. has secured a patent for a device fur healing hot beds, the object of which is to provide a simple, inexpensive and efficient apparatus for supplying heat for hot beds for starting and forc- ing early vegetables, and to enable the draft to be con- trolled, so that the apparatus may be safely left without attention for a considerable time. A further object is to provide an apparatus in which a compara- tively small amount of fire will effectually heat large propagating beds, and to provide means for preventing the plants close to the fire from re- ceiving too much heat and those remote from the fire receiving too little heat. Poisoning from Daffodils. The Royal Horticultural Society of England has been making some investigations into the poisoning effects of cut daffodils on those handling them. It is now stated that the "poisoning" is purely mechani- cal and is caused by small crystals of lime, techni- call.v called "raphides," which exist in grea^ numbers in the sap or juice of the daffodil. It is only neces- sai'y, therefore, to keep these crystals out of the skin — to prevent them from entering, either through cuts, or the cracks caused by chapping, or under the finger nails. It is recommended that all who are to any extent engaged in gathering daffodils .should, before beginning their work, rub their hands over well with oil and rub a little .'Joft tallow up under the finger nails. The London Garden figures as a .supplement In ils i.ssue of February 3. 1906. .sweet pea Henry Bck- ford. which in accompanying notes is termed "the novelty of the season." The color is a deep orange salmon. "There is certainly no other sweet pea anything like it, and it can truly be said to be a great advance." National Council of Horticulture. The second called meeting of the National Council of Horticulture convened at the Auditorium Annex, Chicago. February 5, 1906. There were present. Prof. W. W. Tracy, of Washington, D. C; Professor S. B. Green, of Minnesota; C. E. Kendel, of Cleve- land, Ohio; L. A. Goodman, of Kansas City, H. C. Irish, of St. Louis; C. C. Simmons, P. J. Hauswirth and J. C. Vaughan. Telegrams or letters were re- ceived from the following; J. H. McFarland, Prof. E. J. Wickson. Prof. L. R. Taft, Prof. L. H. Bailey. Prof. John Craig, Philip Breitmeyer and J. H. Dayton. The plan outlined at Cleveland for securing funds frnrn florists, nurserymen and seedsmen showed $2 Hi in the treasury for promotion of trial work of the Bureau of Publicity. The methods for carrying out the plans arranged at Cleveland were discussed and definite propositions read by D. J. Thomas and J. H. Burdette of Chicago, giving their views as to the best methods of securing high class newspaper pub- licity for the Council. Subjects for preliminary articles were discussed, and many suggestions given to the secretary, with instruction to take up the matter with Messrs. Thomas and Burdette and ar- range for sending out the preliminary articles to such an extent as the funds in hand would provide for. It was conceded that material on general subjects coming from a national body covering broad lines and from all parts of the country and bearing no evidence of commercialism, would be eagerly ac- cepted through our own or othen* press bureaus by hundreds or even thousands of the best new-spapers in all part of the country. It is believed that this part of the Council work can be placed on a self- supporting basis. There being a vacancy of one member in the dele- gates at large of the National Council. Professor S. A. Beach of the Iowa State College of Agriculture was appointed. It was voted to invite the Secretary of Agricul- ture to appoint two delegates from the United States Department of Agriculture to become a part of the Council on a similar basis as are the delegates from the national societies of the florists, nurserymen and seedsmen. Warren H. Manning, landscape designer of the Jamestown Exposition, asked for the advice and assistance of the Council in his work at the Ex- po.sition. and asked the Council to suggest names for committees to aid hiin on the following sections of the Exposition work in horticulture: Cla.s.sification, Awards, Standards of Excellence, Call for National Congress, Special Events and Program.?. These ap- pointments were made as requested, and the secre- tary instructed to submit same to Mr. Manning for his* approval. H. C. IRISH. Secretary. <»y [ ©bituarp ] t Charles R. Emslie. Charles Reid Emslie, Berlin, Vt. died at his home on February 5 after a long Illness with consumption. Mr. Emslie was tai The Florists' lExchange 205 OUR READERS' NEWS. Carnation Society and Its Certificates. Edltnr Florists' Kxcilaligf: It seems that this question of certificates will never down. It comes up year after year, is thor- oughly discussed and put on the shelf, but the dust is never allowed to accumulate upon it. At Brook- lyn, especially, the matter was discussed at length, and, without dissent, it was practically decided that the society would not attempt the impossible. The society then and there went on record as saying, in effect, that its certificates are not intended to indi- cate commercial value as to freedom of bloom, non- bursting, freedom from disease, non-cropping, and the like, and that the certificate simply indicates that the flower when, presumably, grown to its highest development, has superiority over standard varieties equally well grown. Mr. Ward's suggestion as to the filing of a state- ment, if carried out, would do no harm — and no particular good. I have long felt, howevei', that in registering a variety a statement should be filed showing the pedigree of the variety, by whom and when originated, and a description without many adjectives. Such a statement would not be important as indicative of commercial value, but a series of such statements printed in our reports would be of interest to breeders and for general study, in comparison with the subsequent performances of the variety under genei'al cultivation. The idea of examining a variety while gi-owing. under existing conditions, can not be too strongly condemned. Take the variety FiancSe, which I fancy (no pun intended ) has caused the present discussion. This variety was bought largely around Chicago where it had been seen growing repeatedly, during two years, by every florist interested. Here w'as a com- mittee of the whole, and an examination far more thorough and searching than could be possible by - any committee of the society, and yet Fiancee is almost universally condemned. We will assume that three members be i-equired on the committee, and that they must be members of the society. The I society is not a large body and its membership does not cover all parts of the country. Each person will call to mind some members whom he would not consider as good judges. There are many mure who have never been tried. The committee must be composed of men whoSe judicial capacity has been i tested, and who can not be bought, either directly. I or, as is often the case, through the "good fellow" game. Such a committee would often have to be gathered from hundreds of miles away. At least three visits, and preferably five, would have to be made. Who would stand the expense? The grower wouldn't, or often couldn't. The society hasn't the money, and should not spend it that way if it had. It would get to be a case of "any old" committee and "any old" kind of a report. The resulting cer- tificate would be just as apt to be given to worthless varieties as now. The scheme has been tried and found worse than useless. It won't do. W. N. RUDD. Editor Florists' Exchange: It seems to me the method of granting certificates to new varieties of carnations, as adopted by the American Carnation Society. Is about the best that can be done at present. I believe it would be better, however, if a plant were required to be shown and passed on, the same as the flower; tor the habit of growth has a great deal to do with the commercial value in connection with the fiower. A poor grower, no matter how good the flower, will not do the work. From the fact that there are so many differ- ent conditions of soil and methods of growing the carnation, the introducer of a new variety has a whole lot of criticism to contend with, and should be very certain of a much greater percentage of goipd qualities, than of poor, before disseminating it. Naturally a plant will do best at its home, when every condition has been carefully produced to bring it out. I think a good plan is to distribute a few plants among the best growers in different sections, as has been done to some extent of late years, which will give a better chance to learn the variety of traits liable to develop. If after this test, the variety proving good under the varied conditions, an intro- ducer can well be proud of the society's certificate. WILLIAM SWATNB. Editor Florists' Exchange: The American Carnation Society has endeavored to stop the distribution of worthless varieties by awarding certificates of merit to those worthy of such recognition. When a variety receives a cer- tificate from this society it puts its official stamp on it that it has passed a severe examination, and gives a general impression that it is all right. Thi-ee varieties out of four thus honored have proven worthless from a commercial standpoint. I think the following plan would be a good one in determining the commercial value of new vari- eties; Three or five places should be selected where the soils are different from each other, and the dis- .seminator should so arrange with these places whereby a season's test of 50 plants could be had. keeping a record of saleable blooms during each month etc., and comparing them with existing vari- eties of the same color. A report of this character would be of great value to those who have soil of the textui-e where a variety does well. I would not discontinue the awarding of certifi- cates as it is done at present; in fact. I think it is nice to have a little rivalry in going after the medals, etc., at the annual meeting, which Is, to my notion, a picnic of carnationists. A business carnation will work its way to the front whether it receives a certificate or not. The real test of a variety is after it has been out a few year.s. JOHN HARTJE. Editor Florists' Exchange: The following paragi'aph from your editorial of February 3 is an exact expression of my opinion on this subject; "It seems to us the society would serve its own ends best to leave well enough alone. Viewed aright, as now awarded, its certificate en- tails on it no responsibility, either legally or morally. Charge that certificate with covering all the quali- ties that go to make a desirable carnation, and you at once open up a way for all sorts of complications. With such a set of judges as the .society has now. any fair-minded exhibitor or prospective buyer of new carnations can not possibly find fault. S. J. GODDARD. Bruant's Zonal Felargomum Dagata. • Prom Revne Hortlcole. Kochla Scoparla. Editor Florists' Exchange: In The Florists' Exchange for October 28. 1905, appeared a note on Kochia scoparla, with a photo- graph of plants grown on the Department of Agri- culture trial grounds last Summer. This plant, it appears, is now being designated as K. triohophylla, and there is danger of some confusion arising in many minds by reason of these different names. The plant photographed on our trial grounds is botanically identical with K. scoparla. This is recog- nized by Vilmorin in his "Hortus Vilmorinianus," which has just come to hand. The beautiful va- riety which has been growing in favor for several years is, however, distinct from the type in habit, "forming a regularly shaped bush having an airy graceful appearance and taking on a brilliant red color in Fall. Vilmorin says, in the work referred to; "This plant is not the wild type cultivated in the south to furnish branches for silk worms and brooms. The culture of this variety, which origin- ated in America and is still unnamed, has spread during the last few years on account of the dark red color it takes on when the first frosts come in the Autumn. The plant is. moreover, very differ- ent in appearance, being egg-shaped in form. The foliage is abundant, straight and very light green" While Kochia scoparla was offered in Thorburn's seed catalogue for 1827, it is probable that this was the type species because the new variety was not known until within recent years. In 1898 a farmer from Allegheny, Pennsylvania, visiting Henry A Dreer. at Riverton, N. J., gave a little seed to Mr. J. E. W. Tracy and said that it was from a wild plant growing in the woods near Allegheny. This seed was turned over to Mr. Dreer, who, how- ever, did not take it up. In 18 99 it was taken to Mr Burpee, who gave it a trial and catalogued it first in 1900. ■ ,.»,„♦ I have had it growing in my garden for at least four years, and have found it quite constant and true When checked in growth it will revert some what to the type form, making an open scraggy bush and quickly going to seed. . What is evidently the same form is described in Mailer's Deutsche Gartner-Zeitung for January 7, 1906 p 11, as K. trichophylla and is offered by F. C Heinemann and Welgelt & Co.. Erfurt. Germany, as a novelty under this name. It should be remem- bered however, that this is not a rightful botanical name and should not be accepted as meaning that the new variety is botanically different from K. scoparia. We do not create new specific names for new varieties of China aster, however different they may be from the old wild type. We give them varietal names. This practice should also obtain in the present case. It is to be hoped that American horticulture will follow the lead of Vilmorin in this, and not add to the already great confusion of horticultural nomenclature. Any information tending to show where this varie- ty was first found wMU be gladly received. A. J. PIETERS, Botanist in Charge. Department of Agriculture. Quality of Exhibits at Flower Shows. Editor Florists' Exchange; Although I was unable to comprehend what President Fisher really meant in his allusions to exhibits at the shows of the American Carnation Society, I can, on the other hand, easily understand what you mean in your rejoinder in the last issue of The Florists' Exchange. You do not in any way ad- vocate the shutting out of the small growers, but you do advocate to keep the inferior exhibits from the ex- liibition hall; and instead of confining your energies along this line to carnation exhibits alone, you would be doing a good work in the interests of the success of all exhibitions if you included in what ought to be kept out, everything inferior at horti- cultural exhibitions. Those of us who may be inexperienced, and un- aware of the superiority of other people's exhibits may. for those reasons, and from a desire to see something we cared for take a place in the hall, be pardoned for desiring to put it there, but that is no reason why an exhibition should be made com- monplace, which it very often is by the predomi- nence of exhibits that are neither new nor well grown. Oftentimes the judges in the goodness of their hearts encourage this class of exhibitors by awarding premiums to undeserving subjects, not thinking that if premiums were withheld the charac- ter of future exhibitions would show an improve- nn-nt. H. The Bruant Type of Pelargonium. Ill its February issue the Kevue Hortieole lig- uring and describing the latest acquisition of M. riruaat., Poitiers, France, to the zonal pelargonium family, in a variety named Dagata, gives an inter- esting account of that famous hybridizer's work with this class of plants. M. Bruant had observed for several years that the old race of pelargoniums was going back, was weakening under frame cul- ture, and less able than formerly to resist the Summer rains and the storms of Autumn. He believed that by an infusion of new blood, the old time visror could be restored, and the grandeur and beauty of the flowers maintained. After many trials he succeeded in crossing some of tlie com- mercial varieties of the pelargonium with an old type of P. inquinans, having strong wood, large foliage and red flowers, specimens of which are still found jn botanical gardens in the form of small trees, - and which probably represent the primitive type introduced into Europe. The weak race of zonal pelargoniums showed little affinity, in the matter of crossing, with P. inquinans, still, after repeated fecundations, M. Bruant obtained, by suc^ cessive selection, a plant pos.sessing the qualities he was in search of — vigorous growth, wood heavy but short, large flowers, numerous umbels, on strong stems, carried well above the foliage. He gave his name to that first variety as Indicating what it constituted for him, the prototype of a new race to be distinguished for its grand qualities. These qualities were so well appreciated, that the primitive variety, already old, is today cultivated in large numbers by specialists. It has large flow- ers of a lively scarlet color, slightly semi-double, just enough to "dress" the flower well, while pre- serving the elegant grace of the single blossoms. The race was fixed in one red variety, and from it was secured a series of very beautiful sorts. The first important variation of color was obtained in the salmon tones, and the variety Beaute Poite- vine was received with enthusiasm. Then came a series of rose-colored varieties; one of the prettiest of these was dedicated to the grandson of M. Bruant. Jean Viaud. The first violet variety was called Eureka. At last came the whites— the most dif- ficult to obtain— in the varieties Voie lactee (Milky Way), Fleuve blanc (White River) and Alcyon. The variety Dagata is one of the most recent of the prettier productions in the rose section. The plant is dwarf, producing a large number of trusses, carried by .strong, stiff stems, well above the foliage. The flowers are semi-double and very large. A new race, named Cyclopes, is also mentioned bv the same writer as having been seen at M Bruant's establishment. The flowers are ornamented with a large white center well confined, forming a grand contrast to the general lively tone. WINDOW GLASS. — It has been declared im- possible to form a national window glass company, as but 1500 of ISOO required pots signed the con- tract Local bu.siness is quiet and prices are un- changed as follows: First three brackets, single, 90 and ''0 per cent, discount. All other sizes, single and dotible thick. 90 and 10 per cent, discount.— The Metal Worker. 206 The Fiori^t^^ Bxchange Our London Letter. BY A. HEMSLEY. THE YEAR THAT HAS PASSED. — Very tew im- portant changes have taken place in the horticul- tural trade, and it appears to have been a favorable season for growers generally. 1 have been among a good many, and flncl improvements or extensions are being carried out. In the north of London glass- house building has been going on merrily, but iii some districts there has not been so much building as usual. Grape growing has not been found so I>rofitable as formerly, and some growers have cut out their vines and are devoting the houses to grow- ing for cut bloom or pot plants. I think taking the trade through the year, flowering plants have been more profitable than foliage plants. Not that the demand for the latter has fallen off, but a few years ago so many went in for ferns that our markets have liccii overstocked, consequently prices have bec'ii low. Some growers are now giving up or reducing their stocks of ferns and going back to flowering plants again. The growers of the choicer sorts have had rather a bad time. Any new kind likely to be u.sc- ful to market growers finds a ready sale, but choice collections of ferns are becoming scarce. I find in many nurseries where they were made a specialty they have been given up, and those who have grown for the retail trade take less interest in them. If" we do not get a revival, we .shall be in danger of los- ing many' of the rare species which are beautiful if not serviceable for ordinary decorations. Of useful sorts we have had but few additions during the year. The American varieties of nephro- lepis have not sold so well as might have been ex- pected. N. Piersoni is a favorite, and when grown well exposed the fronds stand up nicely, N. Scottii seems likely to come in for general trade; one grower, Mr. Hill, who took it up when first intro- duced speaks well of it. Of English sorts Westoni, has been plentiful, but the fronds have rather a dull surface. H. B. May recently exhibited an im- proved fern which should prove of more value. Nothing at present makes better prices in the mai- k<-t than N. oxaltata. Asplenium nidus is still ex- tensivelv grown but does not make quite such good prices as formerly. Pteris Alexandra? is decidedly the best we have of the albo-lineata type. In crested varieties Wim-wti is the only one that finds favor; this varies, but with those who are careful in select- ing stock it is very good. Palms have also been over abundant. When we were having such large consignments of .seeds at the auction rooms many were tempted to take up large quantities. Those who do a regular trade will keep on, but those who only bought seeds occasionally have had enough of them. It seems that we are not likely to get the large consignments of seed in the future, as a certain amount has to be jiaid on them before shipment. This will be an advantage rather, than otherwise to those who do a regular trade. J In flowering plants we have had a good many new! shown, has gained distinction, and growers for mar- ket are likely to take it up. It has been a good season for chrysanthem.ums. except that some growers suffered great loss from a severe frost which came before they were prepared. Among new or little known varieties which should prove useful for florist's work, Messrs. Prickett & Sons' sports from Soleil dOctobre are worthy of note Terra cotta Soliel has a reddish bronze shade. Pricketfs Octobre is a more decided bronze. H. J. Jones's Moneymaker, a pure white October variety, is one of the best I have seen, and all growers are going in for it. Mr. Jones tells me he has also large orders for it from America. Maxim is another good thing from the same grower. . , ,^, , * t,, Messrs. Wells & Co. are again to the front. In earlies, Mytchett Pink, and Harrie are two good things Old Gold, is another good market sort. From \V J. Godfrev. Warrior, a fine crimson Octo- ber variety, will be useful. Messrs. R. H. Bath & have shown some good continental varieties of Bed of Shasta Daisy. H. B. May first exhibited it under the name of Masterpiece and it has since been shown under other names. The most remarkable thing is, that this variety has proved fertile. Messrs. T. Rochford & Sons recently exhibited seedling plants from it. The flowers were fertilized with the pollen from Soeo- trana, one of the parents of the original Lorraine. The plants shown varied but little, all having the bright pink flowers, which were perhaps a little larger and the growth stronger. But the chief characteristic was the leaves, which were larger, and. instead of being divided at the stalk, they were nearly round (or peltate), the stalk coming from the center. The plants were only four months old, therefore it was too soon to decide about it definitely, yet it promises to make a valuable variety. Turn- ford Hall has also sported. From Mr. May we have Mont Blanc, which is a decided advance. I have seen variations in other stocks of Turnford Hall, but Mont Blanc is decidedly the best. These begonias are now extensively grown for market, and are found to .stand the London fogs better than many flowering plants. New roses of special merit have not been so numerous this season. The hybrid tea, Betty, from A. Dickson & Sons, may prove u.seful to growers. One of the most promising roses that I have noted is J. B. Clark (h. t.) from Hugh Dickson. This is not quite new, but perhaps not so well known as it deserves to be. Ramblers have taken up much attention. Lady Gay was shown in splendid form, and has been much in demand. The hybrid tea David Harcnme (from America) has been well Shasta Daisy. The illustratimis of the Shasta dai.sy, herewith reproduced, were sent by Joseph S i n t o 11, Pasadena. California, to friends in the East. He writes, "I sent to Luther Burbank for some plants of his pet flower, the Shasta daisy, and have been propagating it for two years, and have one hundred plants i n bloom now. T h e flowers are beautiful, and will average 4 V4 inches across. It is the largest daisy in the world. It is hardy and perennial. I sent for it because L u t h e r Burbank's work in producing new fruits and flow- eis is so interesting. "I began the propa gallon Shasta Daisy, (Natural Si^e.) Grower, Jos. Sinton, Pasadena, Cal. for my own musement. When they began to bloom people wanted both ]. hints and flowers, and since the twenty- second of last Febru- ary, when I sold the th-st two plants, 1 have realized $62 and cannot now supply the demand. I sell the plants for 20c. each and 15c. each for 111 or more and have given many to friend.s. The flowers sell for 25c. per dozen here. Planted now with you they will things added. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine has been i grow all Winter and bloom earlier when you put sporting again, and it is curious that the same sport them out. Cold weather will not kill them. The occurred at several different places at the same time. I photographs were taken last September." Co. these: La Pactole is one of the best we have in bronzy yellows for pots in October, Perle Chatil- lonaise is useful for cutting. Norman Davis has been very successful with the large Japanese, Britisli Empire, Norman Davis, Mrs. R. Hooper Pearson, and Algernon Davis all being of great merit. Mrs. G. Beech, a yellow sport from Mrs. Swinbourne, is especially worthy of note. „„,-„o,i In carnations we have some good English raised varieties, but it is those from America which have attracted most attention. Several have received awards, and those who have taken up their culture have done well with blooms and also with plants, for there has been a very large demand for both from trade growers and private gardeners. In dahlias we have a large number of new vari- eties- some good things have been added to all classes The cactus varieties take first place as regards, numbers, the greatest improvement being in the pompon cactus sorts.' We now have quite a nice selection of these in perfectly formed minia- ture flowers. Pompons are considerably improved, particularly in habit. As garden plants they form compact bu.shes, with flowers standing well above the foliage. We have a new class which has been designated "peony-flowered dahlias." They are semi-double with very large ray florets Messrs^ Copijn & Sons, Utrecht, introduced these, and Messrs Cannell & Sons also had .some which may be classed with them. With a little further improve- ment they may become a useful class. Although about 5 0 sorts received certificates, some which failed were certainly good varieties, but the committees are now going in so much for form and a variety may be ever so pretty and distinct yet if it lacks certain points no award is made. Here there is a tendency to go back to the old rules of the Pelargon- ium Society What we now want before perfect form are clear and distinct colors, with freedom of °Sweet peas had a long run on the market, and those who selected the best sorts did well with them. I think the varietv Miss Willmott has proved the best of all. As a white, Dorothy Eekford. and the Hon. Mrs Kenvon. creamy yellow, sold well. In mauves Lady Grizel Hamilton took first place. Taking the new' sorts Queen Alexandra is a promising scarlet. Helen Lewis is the best selection from Countess Spencer, which has sported so much. Evelyn Byatt, and Tom Bolton should prove useful. Nymphjeas (water lilies) have been much to the front the past year, and I hear from growers that they are among the few things for which there has been a large demand. In N. zanzibarensis rosea we have a fine new variety. During the last year I made reference to the new varieties of spiraeas for forcing. Beautiful as some of these are they do not seem likely to supersede the original S. .iai>onica. I find the latter has been very good from retarded roots, while other sorts have not been .so .satisfactory. The retarded decidu- ous flowering shrubs have not been a great success as market plants. The Azalea mollis are appreciated, but are only wanted for special work. It is not the fault of growers that we do not see more variety, for I find they are anxious to try new things; but the llorists are slow to take them up if there is the slightest doubt of success with them. THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S first meeting of the year was a very bright one and many interesting subjects were shown. One of the best things seen was Jasminum primulinum, shown in bushes about 5 feet high and well branched, all the shoots being covered with bright yellow flowers. Carnations were well shown, Amaryllis (hippeas- trums), from a market grower, were grand; and K. Drost, the grower, tells me that he finds a ready sale for the blooms. Forced lilac and Azalea mollis were also fine from the same grower. Cyclamen were shown in grand condition. Coleus thyrsoideus, plants from 4 to 5 feet high, with spikes of bloom nearly 2 feet long, were much admired. Camellias in large well flowered specimens were an attraction, A large collection of choice ferns showed that, though (mt of fashion, they arc not quite neglected. Orchids were extensively shown and included some fine hy- brids several of. which gained certificates. Euphor- bia .iacquinfeflora is rarely seen in such fine condi- tion as it was on this occasion. It seems a pity that this useful plant should be so much neglected. It is ea.,y to grow; but I think many growers fail through keeping it in a cold house too late in the Autumn. A batch of seedlings of streptocarpus. Royal Purple, one of the finest varieties we have, as shown appears to come quite true from seed. February 17, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 207 CARNATIONS Impressions of New Carnations. (Remarks by Kdvpard A. Stroud hrjoif the Florists' Cliih or Philadelphia, February 6, litOti.) The trade papers have so thoroughly covered the Carnation Society's Convention in Boston that there seems little to add that would interest you. \V'hat you want, is, we suppose, our impressions of the new varieties on exhibition at Boston. To rightly judge a carnation on the exhil>ition table, a good idea is to scale it up according to your own judgment on the points adopted by the Carnation Society; you will be surprised how much better knowledge you will get of a variety by following this method. Lady Bountiftil showed up prominently, winning all prizes in the class of whites; if any fault, it shows a lack of substance which is against it as a shipper. My Maryland unfortunately could not be staged by Mr. Weber, as that variety with his other ex- hibits (some 1200 in all) carried poorly, owing to the warm weather. The Strafford Flower Farm showed 100 of this variety, and was fortunate enough" to secure an award. Mr. Weber has made an announcement to the trade througlr the various papers which is a square deal. My Maryland, as you know, has not been successfully grown evei'y- where. As grown at Strafford, its habit differs entirely from its growth with Mr. Weber; but we do not by any means pronounce it unworthy and feel confident that if certain grassy peculiarities can be eliminated, this variety will prove a good tiling, as its keeping qualities are above par. Enchantress was shtjwn extensively, and nothing could compete with it in its color. It occupies a field of its own. Robert Craig is certainly a thoroughbred; it looked beautifully staged, and as seen growing at Mr. Ward's. Whether this fine condition can be duplicated by the smallei' growers, and whether it can be made a commercial success, is a question yet to be decided. Mr. Fisher's new red seedling Beacon looked well, standing out prominently from all others in its bi'ightness of color: seeing it growing at his place impressed me with its commercial value, it being such a free bloomer; its stem seemed a trifle weak, but not enough to injure it. Ked Lawson will do when there are no other good reds about. We do not like its color. The extensively advertised Victory showed up well; many orders have been booked for it, Mr. Guttman telling us of five firms who had placed orders aggregating 120,000. We have seen it only on the exhibition table. Mr. Haines is as enthusiastic as ever about the red carnation named after him. It did not carry well to Boston, but as we saw it growing at his place last March it was a rrrand sight. We notice the reports from the West say it is inclined to be somewhat sleej^y during the early Fall months. We were further convinced of its good qualities after seeing it growing at Peter Fisher's. The Lawson gold medal winner, Elsa Struss, a seedling of Mr. Ward's, was beautiful, and seeing it growing convinced us tliat it will be heard from, as it resembles Enchantress in habit and looks free. Mrs. C. W. Ward, another seedling froni the Cot- tage Garden.?, showed breeding; it is a questioTi whether it would not have given a good run tor tlie medal it 100 blooms could have been shown. Aristocrat is certainly ideal in form, calyx and stem. Personally we are tiring of the Lawson shade of pink. Helen Goddard, while not a large (lower, is recom- mended for its commercial value. It is slightly lighter in color than Lawson. We did not have a chance to see it growing. Pink Patten, a sport from Mrs. M. A. Patten, was not particularly interesting to us. Evangeline, another seedling of Peter Fisher's, has merit; as we .saw it growing, it looked healthy. It is smaller than Enchantress, brighter in color, has good .substance, and seemed freer. Mr. Fisher told us he would not .send it out unless he could eliminate its slight tendency to burst. It is a ques- tion if there is a market for Evangeline, if En- chantress keeps up its good name. Fiancee was not largely shown, having no entry in either the 100, 50 or 2:i cla.'is. We imagine it was impossible to get so many good flowers to- gether. Winsor attracted us especially, its color being a very pleasing shade of pink. It showed all the requirements of a first-class flower. We hope you have all i-ead Mr. Fisher's address; the points he made appealed to us strongly. Tak- ing it all in all, the show was a success. The public seemed to appreciate that it was tree to all; and we trust Toronto will be able to arouse the same en- thusiasm when the convention meets there. TO CLEAN WINDOW GLASS pass diluted sul- phuric acid about as strong as vinegar, over it, and let it act a moment; then throw on just enough pulverized whiting to give off a hissing sound, directs the Master Painter. Rub both over the pane with the hand and polish with a dry rag. Rinse with clean water and a little alcohol, polish dry and clean. Treat both sides of the glass in the same way. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. — The monthly meeting of the New York Florists' Club, held on ijincoln's Birthday, February 12, was favored with a record-breaking attendance, some 110 members being present, tlie drawing features being the fine exhibit of carnations, and the illustrated lecture by C. W. Ward, of Queens, on the carnation. Presi- dent John Scott occupied the chair and introduced A. L. Miller, who was elected a trustee at the last meeting. Mr. Miller made a few remarks, promising his best services in behalf of the club. L. Hafner reported for the dinner coinmittee. He regretted the smallness of the attendance, but was able to report that the affair had been a finan- cial and social success. Mr. Pepper, for the outing committee, stated that Witzel's Point Grove, L. I., had been secured for the outing, and Monday, July 2, the date. The steamer Isabel has again been selected to cinivey the members to the grove. Already some prizes have been offered, and work on tlfc program has been commenced. The following were elected members: Adam J. Scott, Aiiram Moltz. James McManus, Charles Loechner. Charles Grant, E. Satow, George A, Burnett, and W. H. Forrestel. Nominations for membership were: Arthur Cowee, B. W. Finger, B. Suzuki, A. J. and W. C. Ricard. W. Starke. Mever Gottlieb, S. Rotlh, W. F. Nugent. F. Mense, O. Hilt- man. M. A. Bowe, and Charles Haherman. Ml'. W'aixl delivered an Interesting illusti'ated lec- lure on the carnation, throwing on tile sci-een many Ixauliful colored pictures, showing the evolution of the Mower from a Hve-petaled, single bloom up to the present development, also various calyces, satis- factory and otherwise, specimen blooms, etc. In his preliminary remarks, Mr. Ward stated that the carnation has been grown for 3,000 years, and had been enlarged in that time from a single flower 1 V4 inches to double blooms 4 inches in diameter. He said it would be much more dilTicult to add one- half inch to the 6-ineh (lower when it was obtained, and would take as long to do so as it has done to increase the original cjirnation to the standard of to- day. He explained the method of hybridizing adopted at the Cottage Gardens, tlie manner in which the records were kept, so that the pedigree of any seedling raised on the place could l)e ascertained at a glance. His seedling carnations are never planted out in the field, but on the bench, 6 inches apart each way, and selections carefully made. The many idiosyncrasies occurring in the carnation were interestingly told by Mr. Ward. Results often con- tradictory to the characteristics of the two parents were obtained in some cases. The sum of the quali- ty of the ancestors determines the quality of the variety you are working for. One of the first things to work for in carnation breeding is to get a good calyx, aside from color, the latter, of course, being the predominating thing. The best varieties were tho.se where the petals elongated the calyx before spreading, and in which the petalage was not too full. Carnation Rachel Marie Thompson. The Cottage Gardens Co. A letter was read from John N. May, resigning froni the legislative committee on which he had .served faithfully for many years, and the secretary was ordered to accept the resignation with the re- grets of the club. President Scott appointed Wal- ter F. Sheridan to succeed Mr. May. The committee on awards reported having visited the establishment of F. R. Pierson Company, Tarry- town, N. Y.. for the purpose of inspecting the new carnations whicli already had received the club's preliminary certificates, which were confirmed. The varieties scored as follows: Helen M. Gould. 86 points; White Enchantress, 89 points, and Win- sor, 90 points. The proposition of this committee to offer prizes at several specified meetings during the year, a schedule of which was submitted by Charles H. Totty, provoked considerable discussion, which finally ended in the matter being laid on the table, and a notice given by Mr. O'Mara that he would ask the club at the next meeting to appro- priate the amount offered ipv prizes for carnations at the pre.sent meeting. It was pointed out in the discussion that the desire of the committee was to stimulate growers and others to bring exhibits to the meetings, and by offering prizes to still main- tain the high value set on the medals and certificates of the club. The exhibit of the evening was. how- ever, no larger, with the prizes offered, than it was when no premiums were to be given. Those who discussed the subject were: Messns. O'Mara, James T. Scott, Harry May, C. W. Ward,. John Bir- nie, Louis Dupuy, A. J. Guttman, and L. W. Wheeler. Speaking of yellows. Mr. Ward said that he had been working to obtain a yellow for ten or twelve years, but had not succeeded in accomplishing it; however, there is not much of a demand for yellow carnations, hence, the strain was scarcely worth while striving tor. The sporting propensities were then dealt with, and the tendency of varieties to revert to some one of the parents referred to. En- chantress being cited as an example of this class. ■ Mr. Ward stated that a good many think the carnation does not require special treatment. All the fine carnations of to-day have to be grown with skill, the .same as the better class of roses. In speaking of the variety Robert Craig, he said that if the center part of tlie plant is pulled out, and j continued to be pulled out. the plant would not I flower until Spring. I.^et the plant go on and form a bud. then cut back, and let the flowering pips form on the stem and blooms of Craig will be obtained as regularly as from any other variety. Frequently failure with a novelty can be attributed to poor growing and the lack of knowledge of its requirements, rather than to the stock itself. He advised all purchasers of new varieties to find out how to grow them, ascertain tlieir special needs, and act accordingl.v. The judges of the exhibits placed In competition, reported that they recommended a preliminary cer- tificate to lie given to the varieties Alma Ward, scoring 9 4 points, and to Elsa Struss, .scoring 90 points. Honorable mention was awarded to Mes,srs. Weber & Sons' Company for their varieties Jessica and My Maryland. To Rudolph Fischer a cultural 208 The Florists* Exchangee certificate was given for Fre^sia Purity. The com- mittee desired to see the light pink seedling of Mr. Bnggren again; and stated that the flowers of Glen- Oale from W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Fort Wayne, Ind., htd'noTTraveled well. The prizes in the competi- tion were awarded as follows; First, C W Ward, second F. R. Pierson Company; third, Valley Green- houses Marlboro, N. Y. The prize for the best vase of carnations on display was given to C. W. Ward for the variety Alma Ward. Robert Craig. Philadelphia, was present, and made some interesting remarks on the oi^-tinje car- nations. He did not agree with Mr Ward that it would take 3,000 vears to increase the size ot tne carnation one inch or more over its Present size having in mind the great progress made m this dU-ectlon by the present day hybridizers, such as Mr W^rd himself, Peter Fisher, Richard Witter- staetter Fred. Dorner and others. Mr. Craig thinks that the color of old Portia has not been equalled in any variety since its time. He characterized the Leering carnation growers as public benefactor^ •'You do not find the cool, calculating, sure thing men raising seedling carnations." Mr. Craig did not think the work a profitable one; but there is one thing that these men who are devoting their time enerly and money to it can think about, which may be some compensation for their endeavor, that long after they have departed from this earthly sphere their work will be remembered and appro- P R Pierson, being called upon, stated that as the 'hour was late, he would content himself with saying that although he was young in the carnation growing business, he knew a good thing when he A very presentable show of carnations was made. John Reimels, Woodhaven, N. Y., exhibited Win- some, a charming pink; Harry Fenn, scarlet, seed- ling No. 32, a very bright colored medium-sized flower- variegated Lawson and Fiancfee. F. R. Pier- son Company, Tarrytown, showed Red Lawson, va- riegated Lawson. Winsor and White Enchantress. Velie Brothers, Marlboro, N. Y., staged Enchantress. Nelson Fisher, Mrs. M. A. Patten and Lady Bounti- ful. Rudolph Fischer, Great Neck, Long Island, showed his new carnation Abundance, and a vase of very fine freesia. E. L. Enggren, Of Woodhaven, Long Island, had a tew flowers of his new light pink seedling carnation. C. W. Ward, of the Cot- tage Gardens, Queens, Long Island, showed Alma Ward, Robert Craig, Elsie Struss and Enchantress. Guttman & Weeber exhibited a vase of Victory. Glen- dale was shown by W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Fort Wayne, Ind., but the flowers had not traveled well, and did not show to good advantage. Jessica and My Maryland, in flne condition, were exhibited by H Weber & Sons' Company, Oakland, Md. It would seem, in getting up these competitive exhibitions, the committee in charge would do well to designate whether undisseminated varieties would be allowed in the exhibition. Some of the exhibitors were rather annoyed on finding that their flowers had to compete with the newer creations, and thought that the competition should have been car- ried out on lines similar to those of the American Carnation Society. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. — On Thursday af- ternoon of last week we had one of the most largely attended meetings in the history of our club. It was the annual carnation meeting, and this brought out the members, especially the growers. We had a flne exhibition. H. Weber & Sons' Company, Oak- land, Md., staged My Maryland and Jessica. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, showed Glendale, Mrs. T W Lawson, The Belle, Lady Bountiful, Enchant- ress and their red sport of Glendale. D. C. Noble, Columbia City, Ind., had a flne vase of his pink sport of Mrs. Lawson on view. John Hartje, In- dianapolis, showed Candace; J. F. Ammann, Ed- wardsville. 111., Enchantress, Mrs. Patten, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, and Lady Bountiful; Wm. Winter, of Kirkwood, Mo., Enchantress, Mrs. Patten, Mrs. Law- son, and Lady Bountiful; Henry Braun, foreman for A. Jablonsky, Eclipse, Lady Bountiful, Enchantress, Flamingo, and Mrs. Patten. Theo. Klockenkemper staged Nelson Fisher, Enchantress, Flamingo, and Lady Bountiful. John Steidle, Central, Mo., had a vase of a fine pink sport of Enchantress. A vase of extra fine flowers of the new rose. Miss Kate Moulton, was staged by the Minneapolis Floral Com- pany, Minneapolis, Minn., and attracted much at- tention. President Ammann opened the meeting with nearly flfty members, or half of the membership, present. The new by-laws were read and adopted; the committee were ordered to have printed 250 copies ready for next meeting. The question. Shall we hold a Flower Show this year? came up for discussion, and the members voted not to hold one. The discussions by John Steidle and J. J. Beneke were laid over until next meeting, owing to lack of time. President Ammann appointed Messrs. Guy. Ude, and Herzog as judges. Their report was as fol- lows: Best vase of 25 red. first. W. J. & M. S. Vesey. for red sport of Glendale; second, Theodore Klockenkemper for Flamingo. Best vase ot 25 white, first. H. Weber & Sons' Company, with My Mary- land; second, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, with Lady Boun- tiful. For 25 light pink, Wm. Winter, first, with Enchantress; second, D. C. Noble, with pink sport of Mrs. Lawson. For 25 dark pink, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, first; J. F. Ammann, second, both showing Mrs. T. W. Lawson. For 2 5 variegated, Wm. Win- ter, first, with Mrs. Patten; H. Weber & Sons Com- pany, second, with Jessica. John Steldle's fine pink sport of Enchantress, and John Hartje's Candace were worthy of special mention. The new rose. Miss Kate Moulton, received the club's certificate of merit. . -v..*- It was voted to hold our annual rose exhibition at the next meeting, on March S, and to offer $32 in prizes, as follows: $5 for first and $3 for second on best vase of 25 white, 25 red, 25 pink, and 25 any other color. ST. PATRICK. WASHINGTON (D. C.) FLORISTS' CLUB.— The feature of the meeting last week, aside from the exhibition of carnations, was the lecture by Dr. Albert F. Woods, pathologist and physiologist. De- partment of Agriculture, on the "Carnation and its Diseases," showing the manner in which the wet and dry rot, and the new disease, which Dr. Woods designated as the "die down" disease, from the fact that the plants affected die down from the crown, can be prevented and cured. After the meeting, James T. Scott, Tarrytown, N. Y., made a brief speech, discussing the certificating ot meritorious varieties of the carnation, and the unscrupulous methods of some dealers, in putting worthless sorts, without the proper inspection, on the market. The next monthly Meeting will be held March 6, when the annual election of officers will take place, to be followed by a banquet. The following varieties were most conspicuous at the recent exhibition: From John E. Haines, Beth- lehem, Pa.. Imperial, fancy variegated; pink Im- perial, a sport of the latter; the H. Weber & Sons Company, Oakland. Md., My Maryland and Jessica; Rudolph Fischer, Great Neck, L. I., Abundance, a small white, very prolific and fragrant; Peter Fisher, Beacon, orange scarlet; Evangeline, fine salmon; Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass., Mikado, fancy va- riegated, and Pink Patten; F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y.. White Enchantress, Helen M. Gould and Winsor; J. R. Freeman, a large vase of Mrs. Lawson. Peter Bisset exhibited a fine vase of Killarnev roses from Twin Oaks. The committee ot awards reported as follows: Im- perial carnation scored 74 points; Pink Imperial, 85 points; John E. Haines, 85 points, not shown for a certificate. Robert Craig, from Cottage Gardens Company, scored 86 points; Glendale, from W. J. & M. S. Vesey, SO points. The following varieties were not entered tor certificates, but it shown as well at two more meetings of the club will be entitled to that award: Beacon and Evangeline (Peter Fisher); Helen M. Gould, White Enchantress, Winsor (F. R. Pierson Company). S. C. Briggs, Washington, D. C, was awarded a certificate tor superior cultivation, for a vase of Killarney rose and a vase of Enchantress carna- tion. J. R. Freeman, a certificate for superior vase of Mrs. Lawson carnation; Ley & Pickings, Good Hope, D. C, certiflcate tor exhibit of standard varie- ties of carnations; Mrs. G. G. Hubbard, a certificate for a vase of Killarney rose, showing superior cul- tivation. The club is making preparations to give another show on March 6, in Freund's Hall, to which out- side and local growers will be asked to contribute. J. G. THE CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB met at Handel Hall in regular session on Thursday evening of last week, the attendance being somewhat limited. The meeting was called to order by President Hauswirth, and the routine business was carried through, in- cluding the election of John Ziska, ot Chicago, and N. P. Miller, of Wilmette, to membership and the introduction of three names as applicants. The proposition was advanced that the extra night m each month for which the club now pays for the use of the hall without occupying it, be sub-leased to the Retail Florists' Protective Association, which has thus far been unable to procure satisfactory headquarters. After discussion, the matter was re- ferred to the trustees in connection with the plac- ing of a new lease as the term now existing is about to expire. . The arrangements for the annual carnation meet- ing of the club were talked over, and it was decided to hold it early in March. E. F. Winterson was ap- pointed manager. It was the generally expressed opinion that it would be beneficial to secure the services of a few carnation experts to entertain the meeting with a little advice on carnation culture. Further arrangements were left in the hands of the committees. W. K. WOOD. ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION.— At the adjournment ot the Chicago Florists' Club meeting in Handel Hall on Thursday evening, Feb- ruary 8, James Harthorne took the chair, and a general discussion of the affairs of the State organi- zation ensued. The proposed meeting at Peoria, the program to be adopted, and the best means of in- teresting florists from other sections of the State, as well as the most advantageous date tor the meet- ing, were the subjects brought forward and dis- cussed, it finally being decided that consultation with the interested parties from Peoria and other important cities should be held before decisive ac- tion be taken. W. K. WOOD. PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY FLORISTS AND GARDENERS' CLUB. — At the regular monthly meeting on February 6 the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: John W. Jones, president; B. C. Reineman, vice-president; Fred Burki, treasurer; H. P. Joslin, secretary; B. C. Ludwig, assistant secretary; P. S. Randolph, Fred. Burki, and John Bader, executive committee. Place of meeting, 422 Sixth avenue, Pitt-sburg, Pa. Time ot meeting, first Tuesday in each month at 8 p. m. H. P. JOSLIN, Secretary, i THE DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB met Wednes- day. February 7. with a fair attendance. The sub- ject of the evening was: "Retailers' Criticism of Wholesalers' Methods." E. A. .Scribner was the first speaker. He emphasized several points of in- terest, among which were that it was absolutely necessary tor the grower to consign everything to the commission man in order to reap the best har- vest himself and give the retailer the best available chance to get good and fresh stock. He said direct wholesaling from grower to seller, and putting only surplus stock into the commission man caused dis- satisfaction and hard feeling. By this he meant that several growers took orders direct and avoided paying a commission for sales, and only depending on the flower exchanges as an outlet for their sur- plus stock. Mr. Scribner also stated that it the commission man sold florists' supplies at the lowest possible figure it would go a great way toward keeping agents out ot the town. He .said that un- der existing conditions the retailers were often in a quandary as to where to get enousrli stock. Mr. Scribner is a firm believer that if every grower of any account in the vicinity of Detroit would con- sign his entire output to the commission men, there would be no shortage. By his plan he believes all the retailers could congregate at the commission house early each morning and pick out their stock for the day. William Dilger replied to Mr. Scribner stating that plenty of stock came to the commission men, but a great deal of it was shipped too late to be used to the best advantage. Further, he said, owing to the large shipping trade that was afforded the commi-ssion houses, the supply was often limited. The retailer who had not foresight enough to order ahead had often been left because of outside trade. James Taylor, Mount Clemens, brought forth a proposition whereby the grower might get better service from the express people, namely, to try and get the suburban cars to carry flowers instead of sending them in over the Grand Trunk, and so bring competition about and in all probability a cut in rates. Philip Breitmeyer said that he firmly believed and would always maintain that the grower did not get the proper figure for his stoclc. He said that the grower took all the chances and the retailer took none. The grower puts his entire stock into the hands ot a commission house and depends upon it to find a market tor him, while the retailer sim- ply sells the goods and goes to the commission house and gets it, taking no chance whatsoever. A committee was appointed to get the growers together to discuss the matter further. The secretary read a letter from Herman Knope thanking the club for its kind remembrance during his recent illness. Robert C. Whitehill, representing Hammond's Paint Works, was in town la.st week. HARRY. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — Professor W. M. Munson, of the University of Maine, Orono, Me., was the speaker at the weekly meeting ot the society at Horticultural Hall on Satur- day. There was a large attendance, the lecture room being filled to overflowing. The subject was "Abandoned Farms and their Capabilities." After describing the reasons why the young men of New England leave their farms for other occupations, the speaker gave a very interesting talk on the possibilities of fruit crops in the New England States, showing that in many cases old orchards which had been for several years practically worth- less had been made to pay profits of from 15 to 40 per cent, on investments made. A lively discus- sion followed the lecture, taken part in by many of, the prominent fruit growers in the vicinity of Bos- ton. . i ^ "Hardy Flowers" will be the subject tor next meeting, the discussion to be opened by E. O. Orpet. J. W. D. THE NEW ENGLAND CEMETERY ASSOCIA- TION held its annual meeting at the American House, Boston, on Monday evening, when the fol- lowing oflScers were elected: President, F. M. Floyd Portland, Me.; vice-president, G. F. Stanley, Bever'lv, Mass.; secretary, Wm. Allen, Mount Au- burn, Cambridge, Mass. Several amendments were made to the bv-laws, and an invitation was ex- tended by H. W. Ross, of Newtonville, to the asso- ciation to hold a field day at Newton early In Sum- mer Very interesting papers were read by J. K. M. L. Farquhar, James H. Morton, and William Allen. Mr Farquhar's subject was the laying out of and planting a modern cemetery, a subject which he treated very ably. Mr. Morton gave an able paper on preparing tor and establishing lawns, and Mr. Allen talked on grading. Spirited discussions fol- lowed, participated in by Messrs. Blanchard, Ross, McCarthy and Duncan. J- W. D. THE KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF FLORISTS held its February meeting at the residence of Joseph Wettle in Louisville. The society decided to have a carnation night on February 21, and to have the display open to the public without charge. It is hoped' that as many novelties as possible will be shown by the different disseminators. Any one de- siring to make an exhibit can send the flowers to our secretary, F. L. Schulz, 644 Fourth avenue, who will see that they are properly staged and re- ceive all due attention. After adjournment refreshments both solid and liquid were served by Mr. Wettle. The meeting night happened to be the coldest night of this Winter, consequently many ot the regular members w-ere compelled to stay close to their heating apparatus. A. R. B. The Plorists' Exchange 209 HEATING, Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. ScoUay. We are sending a rough sketch of a house, 20 by SO feet; side walls 4^,2 feet; ridge 11 feet. This house will run east and west. We wish to cut off 28 feet at the east end for a propagating house, with a partition. The remainder of the house will be devoted to chrysanthem- ums and bulbs. Can we make a success of a propagating house In this way; and what is the best arrangement of the benches and pipe; also how many 1V4- inch pipes will it take for the propagat- ing house, with a temperature outside at night rarely ever as low as 10 above zero? The side walls are to have 16 inches of glass. J. L. O'Q. Co. To lay out a plan of heating, or to give suggestions from the particulars and sketch furnished by you, I must first assume that your boiler will be placed at the west end of the structure This will place the propagating section on the end farthest away from the boiler. You will need heat in this section, when you will not require it in the sixty-foot section ; therefore, it will be necessary to run a separate main below grade through the chrysanthemum house: in other words, you must provide a trench for these mains. You mention also that you will use the sixty-foot section for chrysan- themums and bulbs. In your part of the country you can in all probability, get through the chrysanthemum season with- out any artiticial heat, or, at best, very little. Now. as you intend to force bulbs after the chrysanthemum season is over, you must make provision for maintain- ing this section at a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees in j'our coldest weather. While I am not in accord with the plan you suggest, for the reason that I do not think you can get the best results from the propagating house as you lay it out, I will proceed to give you a layout as you request: In the first place, how- ever, let me say that you will not get the work out of lH-i"ch pipe that you will from the same proportion of 2-inch, and this layout will be based on the latter size. The size of boiler necessary for your work should have a capacity of 1.000 foot of 4-inch pipe. Be careful in selecting your boiler that the ratings are based on the standard 4-inch hot water pipe, and not square feet of radia- tion. In the bulb section you will require eleven lines of 2-inch pipe, dividing these into four circulations as follows: Four lines under the bench on north side; three under bench on south side; and, assum- ing that you will have two center benches, two pipes under each. You will understand that these pipes are to be laid side by side, and previous articles in The Florists' Exchange will show de- tails as to grade, etc. Across the end of the house nearest the boiler you should run a 3'/^-inch main, reducing it as coils are taken off. Through the center of the bulb section, starting from this main, you will run (below grade) a 2',«-inch main up and into the propagat- ing section, and from this branch main you will make connections for the follow- ing coils: Each side bench, five 2-inch lines (two flows and three returns) under center bench eight lines (if it is in one bench), if in two benches, four under each. Place a full opening gate valve on flow of each circulation. By a proper manipulation of the valves, in the large section, you can shut off as many coils as you desire, and thus regulate the temperature of this part, and force the propagaLing section all you wish. In a propagating house such as you intend to erect, it would be necessary to shade the south span with muslin, or similar material, to prevent the sun from affecting the house. As you are running east and west, my idea of a good lavout is, that you build the greenhouse for the chrysanthemums and builbs. three quarter span. 60 by 20 feet; and to follow out the same height to ridge and south side that you mention, will bring the north wall about seven feet six inches high. At the back of this north wall, and running parallel with the greenhouse, you can build a propa- gating house about six feet wide, running the full sixty feet, or less, if you desire. This will be the same as though you had built an even span house, twenty-six feet wide, with a wood partition running east and west, six feet from the north wall. The bench in this house should be placed along the north side, and the pathway will then come next to the par- tition; or. in other words, the back wall of the three-quarter span house. You will secure the best results from your propagating house, if built this way. and it will also greatly simplify and cheapen the plan of heating. The amount of pipe required will be as follows: In the three-quarter span section, eleven lines 2-inch pipe, placed, four lines under south bench, three under north bench, and four under center bench. Keep the pipes under center bench to the south of the columns that support the ridge. To heat the propagating house you will simply have to extend the main on the west end Into this house, and connect up to five pipes (Two returns and three returns). In case you have already pur- chased the 11,4-inch pipe, I would say that vou will require eighteen lines in the three-quarter span house, and eight In the propagating house. This latter calcu- Chrysanthemum Novelties ready Mrs. Ceo Beech, Mrs. J. C. Dunne, Old Cold, Mrs. C. Heaume, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. H. Partridge, T. Richardson, Mary Ann Pockett Fine Plants in 2% Inch pots, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. CARNATION NOVELTIES— Immediate Delivery Victory, Robert Craig, J- E. Haines, Jessica, My Maryland, $12 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, - MADISON, N. J. I 500,000 COLEUS | * Versohaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can DAnfed Clltlin?S 60c DCr 100. S5.00 DCf 1000 CaSil S J deliver at once or will book orders for March and April delivery. IV""10U VUlimga,U«W. pci IVV, <7t;.«v pel luuv va:ju jj H. IN. EATOIN, South Sudbury, Mass. i so©s«ooss«e«soes©osoeooee©««e«cooo©©eJ ll.>Drlon Thf PIorliitB' Rxcbanep when wrltln*^ 90c. per 100; $s.00 per 1000. Ageratam, Gurney, Pauline. 2 in., 2c. PARIS DAISY. White, 2 In., 2c. ROOTED CVTTIMGS liUt below, per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 5kinds, tl.26. HEI.IOTKOPE. 3 liinds, $1.00. AGERATll.H, Pauline, Gurney. Wnite, 60c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. SHods.H.lO COI-EIIS. 10 kinds, 60c. AL.TERNANTHERA. Bed and yellow, 60c.; $4.00 per lOro. DOUBLE PKTUNIAS, ten kinds, $1.00. STKVIA KEliKATAand VARIEGATED, 76c. GERMAN OR P.\RLOR IVY, 76c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, 90c. Cash, or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chambersburg.Pa. UpnIloD The Fliirlaf ' Bicbango whao writing. latlon includes an allowance for increased friction. It you follow out your original plan, the propagating section will re- quire twenty-seven lines, proportionately divided into coils, under the various benches. U. G. SCOLLAY. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. Piofiting by the bitter experience of a tew years ago, growers throughout this State are closely watching the operations of the coal market and tak- ing active precautions against a repe- tition of the previous famine. A well- known gi-ower of Connecticut, who has recently traveled throughout the coun- try and incidentally studied the coal situation at the base of operations, states that he believes the impending clash between miner.s and operators is certain to come. The old adage "In times of peace, prepare for war", therefore, is one worthy of adoption among growers at present. In its issue of February 11, the Providence Sunday Journal devoted a page of its magazine department to a somewhat seasonable article setting forth the many pi-actical advantages of the hot bed or cold frame, and the many opportunities it offered toward providing a continuous crop of vegeta- bles or flowers throughout the dreary Winter season. While there can be no doubt that such articles are of com- mercial value to manufactui-ers of material for hot beds still, there were m.any statements contained therein that would hardly be substantiated by an amateur in actual practice. A glance amidst such congenial sur- roundings as are to be found within the conservatories at the Goddard estate. East Greenwich, R. I., causes one to become aliuost unconscious of the existing season. Peaches, nectar- ines, grapes vegetables and flowers of every desci-iption all go to present a sight seldom seen upon an estate owned by one person, individually. Pleased at the Start. IVIy first copy of The Florists' Ex- change at hand, and I would say that I am very much pleased with it: in fact, it is just what I have been look- ing foi-, and you may consider me a regular subscriber as long as I am in the business. CHAS. BEEMAN. Ohio. ' Prontable Beautiful The finest and most brilliant commercial red In existence; commanding fancy prices every where. Strong, healthy, rooted cuttings, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Pet 100 PerlOOol P"--!"" f""" White Laweon 2.60 $20.00 Q"«e"--- '■f„ Fiancee 5.00 45.00 I Ethel Ward 2.60 260 of any one variety at 1000 rate. Satlstaction absolutely guaranteed. OUIDNICK GREENHOUSES J. H. CUSHING, Prop, QUIDNICK, ANTHONY, P. 0., Uentlon The Florlste' Eicbange when writing. 12.6 0 20.00 , R.I. R. C. MUMS $a.oo per loo, $15.00 per 1000 Willowbrook, Col. Appleton, V. Morel, Ivory. Ooldmlne. P. Pacific, T. Eaton, Y.Chadwlck, Mrs. Coombs, Polly Rose, V.Eaton. A. J. Balfor, Marie Liger, Pennaylvonia. Qolden Wedding, W. Chadwick. R. C. Coleus, 12 varieties, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000; Stevia Var, $100 per 100, $6.00 per 1000; Mme. Sallerol Ueranlums, 2>i In. $3.00 per 100; Swalnsona, 2'^ In. $3.00 per 100; Salvia, 2'i In. $3.00 per 100; Bellis Perennis (Daisies.; once transplanted, $1.00 per 100; Dracaena Indlvlsa, 6 In. $6.00 per doz. Bridesmaid Roses, 3 In , wintered in cool frame, fine stock, $1.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. R. C. Salvia, Bon- fire, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per lOUO; R. C. Stevia, 8. Nana, $1.00, $6.00 per 1000; R. C. Ageratum, S. Gurney, 75c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000 ; Pot Plants Do. Sweet Alyssum, $2.00 per lOO; Pot Plants, Smllax, $2.00 per 100. Orders booked lor Verbenas, fine, healthy named sorts. Boston & PlersonI Ferns, 2V Inch $-4. 110 per 100 Heliotrope, 2',, Inch. $3.(10 per 100; Queen of the West Geraniums, 2>i Inch 3.00 per 100; ten- taurea Qymnocarpa, a'4 Inch, $2 00 per 100. Will exchange any of the above for Qood Soris Carnation Cuttings. JOS. H. SEAMAN & Go. 60 So, MAIN St., Washington, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Bichange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Best Pink Varieties. Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, clear pink $8.00 $60.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 3.00 -o.OO Fair Maid, flesh 2.60 iom Mrs. Lawson. cerise ■■.- •■•i- ■■ •,■•;. 2»» '^.oO Best Scarlet Varieties. The Cardinal, beat the "'Eobert Craig" last year at Chicago, St. Louis and Montreal $6.00 $50.00 EedLawBon ..■• « »» }»■«» Crusader,KOodcommercial.......... 2.00 16.00 Best Wtilte Varieties. LadyBountUm «»0 »36 "^ WhlteLawson <■"» *™ Lieut . Peary v -j- .v • • v l'."" *'-°° Best Variegated Varieties. Olendale, new t"-™ «»«■»» .Variegated Lawson 5.0O 40.00 Mrs, M. A. Patten 2.50 20.00 Prosperity • J-"" '° JJ Dorothy Whitney, yellow J-OO 30.00 Hiirlonarden, crimson ■• J-™ .,, '°;™ Send us a list of your wants and we will make you a low figure. Aristocrat will be at Toronto wltli tfie Oooils. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET ILLINOIS. Uentlon The Florists' BSichange when writing. ^TOCK WORTH BAYING CARNATIONS Not the usual, small, sett, half-rooted cuttings, but Strong, Hardy, Well-rooted Stock from sand and soil. Glacier, Harlowarden, iMrs. T.W. Law- son, .>2. 00 per 100. $16.00 per 10(0; .\vandale, Kthe'l Crocker. $2.60 per 100, 520.00 per 11 Od; AVhite Lawson, l':nchantre8B, f:t OU per 100, ;J6 00 per lOOO; Lady Bountifnl, $3 50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; The farainal, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. The novelties of the year, now ready for delivery. Write. GERANIUMS The following varieties are in prime con- dition for repottiDK. being late tall propa- gateti, grown cold, now 4 -ti Ins. high and lOO-UOO per cent better llian most plants now ofler- ed. .ill guaranteed true to name and of ab ve high finality; Bruante, .lean Vlaud, La Fa- vorite. M. -V. Kicard,Marq. de tastellane. Mme. Buchner, Sam. Sloan, S. A. Nutt, Mme. Sallerol, $3.00 per 100, S26.0U per 1000; A. H. Trego, ISeaute Poitevine, $1.00 per 100, $36.00 per lOuO; <)ro»a. Snow Oueen, Tele- graph, $6.00 per 100, JCO.lOpar lOuO. CANNAS Of our large list of standard varieties, we have the following In qunntlty: all plump, sound, two eyed pieces: Burbank, thiis. 3lolin, Mdlle. Berat, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per lOOU; Crimson Bedder, Florence Vanglian, $3.00 per luo S25 00 per 1000; I'ennsylvanla, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per loOO; Oscoda and The Express, the best bedders, $6.00 per 100. $50.10 per 1000. The Express In started plants only. Our Catalogue for lt)06 has been mailed. Write if not received. Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN, BIICB. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GREEN CARNATIONS For St. Patrick's Dav. I sell the coloring of this wonderful discov- ery for coloring white carnations green, and can say that I am the originator of Ureeo Carnations. Can, $1.00; gallon, $3.60 Send for Free Sample to.day, with fall Instructions. FRED GEAR, ""cTAc?Jf»k.i. o. Mention The Koriata' Exchange when writing. WIREO TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANrFACTCIlED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. 2 JO The Florists' Exchange VICTORY The most prolific of scarlels, is a fancy in tlie fullest sense of the word, requires onlif ordinary cullure. Wiiolesaled f»r $25.00 per liundfed at Christmas. QLENDALE If you arc looking for the best variegated carnation ever disseminated, get GLEN DALE ; it's " IT " from every point of view. Rooted cuttings, guaranteed strong and healthy, Per 100, - SI 2.00 Per 1000,^100.00 Chicago Carnation Co., W. J. & M. S. VESEY. JOLIET, ILL. FORT WAYNE, IND. Uention The FlorUt*' Gxebange wben writing. CARINATIOINS Mg Maryland, pure while. Jessica red and while variegated. Kvtra laigc liiftii si'ade coininor- cial varieties. The finest aiKl most profitable in their respective classes. Botli varieties sliow e.vtra strong IjAWSON iiahit. and similar lieiglit. WB ADVISE tlie alert grower to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per dozen. $I2.00 per lOO. SIOO.OO per 1000. Send for our now catalogue giving full de- scriptions of the abjve, and other new and standard varieties. The H. weDer & sons Co. OAKLAND. MD. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. STRONG, HEALTHY, ROOTED CARNATIONS, Cuttings from clean stock. We have 50*000 plants lor stock. Orders booked for delivery February 1, 1906. Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor,whlte Queen Louise, white Harlowarden, crimson. $2.00 $16.00 Jooet, pink. ' Prosperity, variegated * Enchantress, light pink t 2.50 20.00 Dahetm, crimson I 2.50 Patten. variegated ) o nn or nn White Lawson, white. C ^■"" ^^■"" Variegated Lawson I Red Lawson f 5.00 Discount on large orders. 5 percent, discount for cash with order. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Uention Tbe FlorlBta* Bzchaoge wbea writing. PUEBLO, COL,.— A large percentage of the glass in this town Is devoted to growing vegetables, especially lettuce; Grand Rapids Forcing being the only variety used. J. .1. Thomas alone force about 125,000 heads in a season. The priiiicipal flower growei's are G. Fleisoiier, where some fine carnations, and roses are produced, and the Zim- mermann plant which a,t the. present time is in litigation. The people of Pueblo apparently appreciate good let- tuce, but they ranlt mighty near the zero marit in tiieir patronage of llic flower grower. E. >ss909e9sses9ssseee£sss9e(< n ooted DON'T KICK wlien a new.spapcr charges you something extra for preferred position. You get more for corner lots yourself.— Printer's Ink. Cuttings I O strong, healthy cuttings. Q O well rooted. O O Satisfaction guaranteed. Q « ROSES 0 O Per 100 1000 O O Richmond MO.OO J'JO.OO Q g Liberty 2.00 16.00 O ft Maid 1.60 12.60 Q a Bride 1.60 12.60 H Q Chatenay 1.60 12.60 O (9 American Beauty, bench plants. 6.00 46.00 tt O CARNATIONS 8 8 Pink ..Enchantress $2.60 $20.00 Q 0 Lawson 1.60 10.00 O 0 Mrs. Nelson l.to 10.00 u O White.. Bountiful 4.00 36.00 Q O Boston Market 1.60 10.00 Q 8 Chicago White 2.00 16.00 Q FloraHlU 1.60 lo.OO Q 8 While Cloud 1.60 10.00 ft Queen Louise 1.60 10.00 Q O Red. ...Flamingo 3.00 25.00 Q " Crusader 2.C0 16.00 Q O Chicago Red 2.60 20.00 0 Q Unrooted Carnation Cuttings half price. o I GE0R6EREINBERG I 1 SI Wabash Ive., CHICAGO I 0 ^©S©«0 r?^f?^ac ©s©©eo ©©©©e« c! Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Fink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlngham,Mass. Mention the iriorlsta' Biebange wban writing New Carnation for 1906 WHilePerMIOD It is all white Write now lor full dfscription. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, IND. Uention The Florists' Bxchange when wrlllng. WELL-ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Roses CARNATIONS Plnb Fiancee Lawson M rs. Nelson Guardian Angel 100 «6.00 1.50 1.25 1.26 1000 «50.00 12.50 10.00 10.00 Estelle . Red i.OO 17.50 LlKbt Pink Enchantress Morning Glory mrblte Boston Market r.,ady Bountiful Flora Hill Pine, strong, well root- ed Cuttings Liberty .Sunrise Uncle John K aiserin Perle 100 »3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ROSES 1000 J25.00 25.00 17.50 17 50 17.50 Wm. Askew. Chatenay Bridesmaid . Bride Ivor.v 100 2.50 1.50 1.60 3.00 1.25 100 2.00 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.50 1000 20.00 12.50 12.60 25.00 10.00 1000 17.50 12.60 12.50 12.50 12.50 PETER REINBERQ 51 ^VABASH AVENUE CHICAGO ntinn Th«* FlnrliitB' TCifhnnep whpn wHtlne CARNATION CUHINGS YOU WANT! CLEAN, HEALTHY AND WELL ROOTED We have just the kind of stock BOSTON MARKET $ J. 50 per JOG; $10.00 per 1000 LAWSON 1.50 " J0.00 " MORNING GLORY J.50 " 12.50 " ESTELLE 2.00 " 17.50 " CRUSADER 2.00 " 15.00 " MRS. PATTEN 3.00 " 25.00 " J. A. BUDUONG 39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Roses and WHOLESALE i>|IT FIAll/FnC Carnations coniucD nc VUI iLtffffLKo ■rspeV"i«u, GROWER OF Uention The Florl8t«' Btchange wben writing. seasonable ROOled CUlllngs A»hyraiithes,3 var andP ino $ .76 . .61) . .76 . 1.50 2.0U 2.00 .76 .60 .76 4.U0 6.00 .76 1.00 . 1.00 . 1.00 . 2.50 . .75 . 1.00 AM, dfOTCI lanis 1(00 Olirysaiithemuins.slandard var. Oaruatious. Lawson, Fair Maid. .. Joot.t.GhaUeijm;r. Queen LoniBe.. Coleu8, Queen i^; Verschaffeltil — $1S.OO I5.U0 6.00 6.00 Cuphea l>ahliaB. roots . i>raca>na tndlvlHa 3 inches 36.C0 Fuchsias lienistaB,2!4' In. $3 00; 4 in. »I2.00 6m $i0.iiO;6in. $26,0Oper KO. 8.00 8.00 Queen Alexandra ... Stevia. 3 var 6.00 Viiicas.R C 90c.;2i4ln.$2.60. SAMUEL S. PECKII S South -Sixth St.. New Be Mention Th** Florli«tn' Wifhaoir** Mass, irrltlne. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of li)U6. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send for list ready January 1. WM. SWAYNE Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Uention The riorlsts' Bzcbange when wrltlDg. CARNATIONS Per 100 PerlOOO Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $60.00 Crisis 6.(0 16.00 I^ady Bountifal 3.60 80.00 KnchantresB 3.00 25.00 Kstelle ■■ 3.oO 2.500 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 50c. per 100 estra. These are the Best varieties. Strong, tlealtfiy, excellent atook. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & CAWNETT, Geneva, N. Y. SELECTED COL,D ORO^VM Carnation Cuttings QUEKN, best white, bloome all the year. *1500. per inoo. ENCHANTRESS. $20.00 per 1000. Ready now, or any time you want them. Inspection of stock Invited. COOLIDCE BROS . South Sudbury, MASS RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 PerlOOO RED SPORT $5.G0 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcelivllie Va. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION ^^%^^ \. T. DE U MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD.. 2 to 5 Duaoe $1., New York Uention Tbe Florlats' Bxcbange when writing. February 17, 1906 The PloHsts' Exchange 2U eHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS READY FOR DELIVERY MARCH 1ST. WHITE Touset, finest Merry Xmas early white. Kalb. Nonin, finest Ivory. late white. W. Bonnaffon. Estelle. Tim. Eaton. Robinson. Jerome Jones. Wannamaker. Chadwick. YELLOW Eoi de Italia. Golden Beauty. Oct. Sunshine. Cinna. Yellow Eaton. Kimberly. M. Bonnaffon. Omega. Col. Appleton. Golden Wedding. Yellow Jones. Maurnier. PINK Wm. Duckham, Balfour. Pacific. M. Newell. J. K. Shaw. Perrin. Oakland. Murdock. Cobbold. Liger. Dr. Enguehard. L. Perkins. P. Ivory. RED Paul Labbe. Black Hawk. ROSES Kalserin, 2y, in. pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. PINE STOCK. e?\RNHTI©NS ROOTED CUTTINGS READV MO'W. Write lor Prices. We are the Largest Growers of of 'Mums in the U. S. PINK. Per 100 looo Lawson $1,50 $12.60 Nelson Fisher 3.00 25.00 Guardian Angel 1.25 10.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.60 20.00 Morning Glory 1.50 11.00 WHITE. Per 100 Lady Bountiful $3.00 Boston Market 1.60 Flora Hill 1.25 White Cloud 1.25 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 1000 $'25.00 12.50 10.00 10.00 15.00 ; WIET0R BR©S., 51 Wabash ftvenue. CHieaG© | Jlorilir>ii llii' IM.rists' Kxcliaiiiic wlifii wiiliiic. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1001 1 OLKNDALE 112.00 VICTORY., ROBT. CRAIG CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BKI.L,K WHITE LAWSON... LADY BOUNTIFUL. ENCHANTRESS 12.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.60 3.00 3.00 $100.00 100.00 100 00 60.00 60.00 35.00 30.00 26.00 26.00 NELSON FISHER $3.00 MRS. PATTEN ESTELLE HARRY FENN FLAMINGO CRANE LAW^SON.. BOSTON U.IRKET WHITE CLOUD 2.60 2.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2,00 1. 00 $26.00 20,00 20.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 15.00 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants Irom 214 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100. March delivery. ROSES. Brides, Bridesmaids, Chatenay, dates. Perle, Sunrise and La Detroit 2 '4 inch pots $3.60 per 100. Cash or C. O. D, S. VESEY, FORT "WAYNE, INDIANA. Mention The FlorlBt»' Erchspge when wrttlpg. W^. J. & M. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stoclt. Per 100 Per 1000 $50.00 3!>.(>0 30.00 26.00 18.00 Lieut. Peary. Cardinal $«.C0 Lady liountilul 4.00 White LawHon. Nelson Fisher, ., . 3.60 Dalieini, Ethel Ward I 3 qq EnchantreSB, Prosperity ) ' Ivire.T W. I.awftoii, The Queen. ,, 2.50 ISosIon Marltet, Maceo, I 2 00 16.00 Mell.a, Pink.Armazlnda C Queen Louise »'.™ »I.).oo ^^. ROSES ii5;rTs Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Teas. Harily Climbers. Everl>loomin6r Teas, Etc. Good assortment of varieties, from 16 00 to «12.0U^per JOO^ Chrysantlieiiiunis, 60 fine varieties ROOTED CUTTINGS Send tor list. VERBENAS 100 1000 Itest Mammoths, rooted cuttings. ., .$1.00 $8.00 MlbCtLLANEOUS Ageratnm. Cope's Pet White Cap, 100 lOnii p Pauline, 8. Gurney L. Bennet »1.00 $8.00 Aciiyrantbes. four sorts. l.t" 8.0" Amuelopsis Veitchlt.poturown . . 8.00 Coleus, l)est beddini; and fancy sorts. , , 1.00 Ciipbea ,■■■,■•■; ■■■" ti'ucbsia, double aud single Feverfew, double white (ieranlums. doiiblrandsiusle Heliotrope, light and dark l.a llrji:^t^r;^rue white.:::::::;:::::::: 2:00 16.00 salvia, Splendens and Bedman 1.26 10.00 salvia, new early Howering sorts 1.60 l.!.uu ASPARAGUS SPRKNGERI, 3 in., pots, $6.00 perl00;3«in..$8.00perl00 „,. ., m BEGONIAS, flowering varieties, S in., pots, $"(.00 SmYlAX, from 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; »18.0C per 1000 ; 3 in . , $3.00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. Muntion The Floriltl' Eiohange when wrltlnt. BARDENER'S ASSISTANT, S15.00 Write for Prospectus VIOLET CWI^XCIIE, 1.50 THE HEATHER, I. SO AMEHICAI* CAirHAXlOJ*, 3.50 1»I.AI>JT CBCTCKE. I.OO HOV8E PLANTS, Cloth I.OO •• •• paper .50 RESIDENTIAL SITES, ».50 TELEORAPH CODE, ».50 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duan* s; , Naw York Ucntlon Tlia Florlata' Bxchanca wba» writlnc. CO 1.25 ..., 2.00 16.00 1.60 12,00 2.00 16.00 10.00 CmiigTIOII GDTTIUGS 25 and 250 at 100, and 1000 rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Red Seed ling, 3-3X In. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burki, $•4.00 per 100; Variegated Lawson, $6.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchant- ress, D. Whitney. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid, Har- lowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. GRAFTED ROSES 2Vij In. pots. Orders booked for Bride, nrlilesraaid and (ioiden Gate at ?10.00 per 100. $yo.OO per 1000; Liberty, Killarney and Kaiserln A. Victoria, $15.00 per 100. Jfl20.00 per 1000. (luarnnteed fine stock in every way. JAHES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Uentlon The FlorUU' Eich«nge when wrltlog. NOW READY ROOTED GHBNHTION GUTTI)I6S 100 lOOO Fair Maid »2-60 $20.00 Enchantress 2.W 20.00 Sulen""*"'"" ■::::::::::::::•.:::::::: 2T0 Mt VarieBated Lawson 6.00 W.Oj, White Lawson 3.00 -'S.OO Fiancee 6.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Mairt, Enchantress, $12.00; Ptnk Law- son, Queen, $10.00; Variegated Lawson $26.00; W hite Lawson, $16.00 per 1000. fr\I CI 1 ^ 2 in., very fine, 3-6 dJL,E»J«-7 branches. Qolden BedderandVerschaffeltii $2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, > ^^chmont Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Enchantress Sport MRS. W. T. OMWAKE from 3 to 6 shades darker than Enchsntress. Ju.>.t rieht Sample bloom for 2,Sc, postpaid. »10 per lou- »76 per 1000. Unrooted, one halt price. CASH PLEASE. Henry Elchholz, Waynesboro, Penn. Mention The Florlata' Bichange when writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Robert Craig $12.00 $100.00 White Lawson 3.50 30.00 JWackinac 2.50 20.00 Oueen 2.00 15.00 Boston Marltet 2.00 15.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 McQowan, 2 in. pots only.. 2.00 15.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 100 100 Victory $12.00 $100. On FairMaia 2.00 15.00 Fiancee 6.00 Lord 2.00 15.00 Flamingo 3.00 25.00 Crusader 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Patten 3.00 25.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Ready for shipment now. Can furnish some of the varieties from 2 inch pots. List and Prices on Application. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, iai7 Arcb Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Ilpntlon The FlorUU' Bxchange when writing. CKRNKTIONS. ROBERT CRAIQ ) Strong Plants, 2J inchh pots, |15.00 per hundred. Trane- JOHN E HAINES I planted in soil, $12.00 per liundi-ed. Enchantress, Strong plants, 2J in. pote, $3 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, $2.50 per 100 Variegated Lawson, Rooted Cuttings, $5.C0 per hundred. Richmond Rose, 2J inch pots, $12.00 per hundred ; $100. CO per thousand. ROBERTO PYE, NYA0K-0N-HUD80N, NEW YORK. Mention The I'lorlats' Exchange when writing. Kooted Cuttings OF CARNATIONS and GERANIUMS Carnations tor late February and oarly March delivery as follows; IJueen Louise, at $10 per 1000- Lady Bnuntilul, Richmond Gem. wm. Penn aud M. A.Patten.at $25 por 1000; Harry Fenn and Mrs. E. A. Nelson, at $16 per 1000. Geraniums-These are all sold that I can supply up to the lOlh ol March. Asparagus Sprenserii, three inch stocli $«.00 per 100. Send tor a sample plant. OomiJlete price list on application. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster Pa. U,.n*1»n Th» rlor1«t«* Wichsne* when writlne Rooted Carnation Cuttings FAIR MAID S2.00 per lOO; SI5.00 per lOOO Cash. Please Wm. Livcscy, Care of Red Store, Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, IMass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose StaKes and Tying Wire IGOE BROS:2rr"pihSi'^..Br''oklyii, N. Y. Mention The Florista' Eiohanie when writtDK. Abundance It is a medium sized Pure White Csrnaiion that will Rive you flowers eleven months of the year. It brings a higher price in New York Marliet than eitljpr Queen Louiee or Boston Market. Shipping commenced in December. Price per rooted cuttings, $1.75 per dozen $ J 0.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 250 at JOOO rates 50 at 100 rates R. FISCHER, Great Neck. LI. Uentloo HlB FlorUti' Brchangft whfn writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dissemination 1906. $2.00 per doz. , »12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Mention Thp Fl^^rtdtB' Rjrr-hHne^ wh^n writinc The Best of Stock To be had fcr the money. .5 COOKncliantross, 100, $3.00; 1.000, $26.00. .t.oon Boston Mkt.. 100, $2 00; 1.000, $16.00. .'','10 Nelson Fisher. $3.00. per 100. SOOFlBmlneo, 100. $3 00. VELIE BROTHERS Valley View Greenhouses. MBrlborouph. N.Y Mention The FlorfstB* Exchange when writing. 212 The Florists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 0A8H WITE ORDES. The colamM nnder thli beadlDK •re reierTed for adverttaemenU ot Stock for 8«le. Stocli Wanted, Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of GreenhoOBea. Land. Sec- ond-Hand Uaterlala. etc.. For Sale or Bent. Oor charge la 10 cU. per line (7 word* to the line), aet solid, without display. Display BdrertUements In these columns IB cenU per line; count U lines agate to the Inch. [If Mplle. to Help Wanted. Sltuatlona Want- ad. or other adrertlsemenU are to be addressed care ot thla office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense ot forwarding.] Copy muat reach New Tork office » p. ni. Wednesday to secure insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under InltlaU. may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. STOCK FOR SALE ROSES— See adv. of Leedle Co., Sprlngfleld. Ohio. FLOKIDA dry palm leaves. Export quantlHe^ to Europe. I'eter Mack. Box 172. Oilaudu. Ha. IP you sell seeds or grow plants, write to Francis Brill, seed grower. Hempstead, L. 1. TUBEROSES 1200 bulbs on hand, offered to quick purchaser. Write N. E. Sutton, Box 56, La Grange, N. C. WANTED to buy from some K"0(1 srower. Acacia Pubescens Plants. Address D. I'. care Florists' Exchange. WB mate Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. WUmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln I'nlverslty. Chester Co.. Pa. . STOCK plants ot the Dorsett violet. The most nroUlJc violet that grows, no spot or disease ever attack it. Paul Thomson. West Hart- ford. Ct. GENUINE Irish Shamrock. 2% In. ?4.00 per hundred $35.00 per thousand; 250 at 1000 rate- OUc. per. dozen by mail. Cash with order. Plants this year very fine. Order now. J. D. Hai-courfs Son. Wapplngers Falls. N. Y. THOSE wishing fine mixed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below; I 1-2 inch, to 2 Inches. $7.50 per 1000; 1 inch to 1 1-2 Inches. »5.00 per 1000; l-2,;nch. to 1 Inch. $3.00 per 1000; A tew under 1-2 Inch. $5.0« per bushel. A. Brown. Coloma. WU. STOCK KOK SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock, $25. per 100 2 l-2„ ln<^»'- PO' plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100. $B5. per 1000. Orders booked tor delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co., Bochester. N. Y. GI.AIJIULI BULBS. Grult's Sfediincs. strong field grown, guaranteid true t<' name. All shades and combinations iiii In. plantB and rooted cuttings of good, commercial Geraniums. Ooleua, Petunias, Fu- chias.YlncaB, and other spring bedding stock. IN EXCHANGE FOR Kentlas at 10c. to |1.60 each ; Uocoa at 11.50 per doz ; Boston and Scottll Ferns at 25c. to $1 00 each ; 2Vi In. Aspara- gus P. N. at $i. 00 per 100; Azaleas at 50c. to $1,60 each. State what yuu have and price. JAMES F. BARCLAY. R.l- Greenhouses, Pawtucket.R.I SITUATIONS WANTED AS FOREMAN, married, open April 1, compe • ...I* nil a 1-111111(1 crnwiir Adrtrpss R_ N.. psn tent all around grower The Florists' Excbanee. Address, B. N., care A NO 1 designor and deconitor wants position. First class references. John Berglund. 415 Warren St.. Bridgeport. Ct. A GERMAN, 37. small family, life experience In all branches wishes position on private estate as head gardener or superintendent. Z. Z. 200 care Florists' Exchange. ALL around grower of cut flowers and pot plants. Life experience. Able to take charge. State wages. B. K.. care The Florists- Exchange. AS MANAGER and foreman, by A No. 1 rose grower of American Beauties, and where good roses are expected. Address B. M., care Tlie Florists' Exchange. BY reliable young single man, grower of roses, rarnatlons, mums and general line of pot plants. Life experience. Wages $14.00 per week. B. J., care The Florists" Exchange. A POSITION WANTED by a Swede. 2G. single on private or commercial place. 12 years experience, thoroughly understands all branches. Good references. Address E. E. care Florists' Exchange. iKlOn GROWER, American, .35, married man. sober, capable and a hustler; wants position as foreman or charge of section. Well recom- mended. Address A. B., care The Florists' Ex- change. i.JERMAN GARDENER. 2il years experience in business 38 years old, seeks position on com- mercial or private place. Best references, A.l.lress. A. T. Garderer. 314 E. 27th. Street. BY Kood grower of Ruses, Carnations. Chrysan- themums, etc. Long experience in charge c.f wholesale and retail places. First class references. .Tames Seaver, 35 N. Adams St., Man. Ii.-ster. N. H. AS KDUEMAN in retail florist's and seed store. P'irst class designer and decorator. Able til take full charge. Strictly sober and reliable. Address, S. care The Florists' Ex- change^ BY German, age 27, single, 7 years experience on commercial place, wishes position by the 1st. of March, as assistant on large private place. Please state wages when writing. Ad- dress. J. R- care The Florists' Exchange. POSITION as foreman, competent grower in general stock. 23 years practical experience in America and in Germany, age 38 years, single man. please state wages and full par- ticulars in first letter. B. R. care The Florists' Exchange. THOROUGHLY learned gardener. 24 years of age. German, single, wants a pmeltion. Good grower of carnations, mums and bedding plants. Private or commercial. References. Disen- gaged March 1st. Address Paul Reul, care Kennedy's Estate. Hempstead, L. I. TRAVELLING salesman, thoroughly posted with seed and plant trade and everything in gar- dening seeks position. Many years successful experience. German. French and English cor- respondent. Address particulars and conditjons. X. No. 1 care The Florists" Exchange. FRENCH GARDENER. 31 years, single, strictly Sober, life experience, first class references. Can take charge of private place or greenhouse man in first class private place where nicely finished work is made. Ai)ply to B. Guerry. 5 Brookside Avenue, Amsterdam. New I'ork. BY' gardener, thoronghly competent, to take full charge of gentleman's place. Well versed In landscape gardening, greenhouses and garden. Single. 11 years experience. Honest sober and reliable, good references, disengaged March 1st, Please state full particulars. Address, C. H. care The Florists' Exchange. FOREMAN or manager, competent to take en- tire charge of commercial place and to work up good trade. 25 years thorough practical ex- perience, propagating, growing and forcing pot and bedding plants and cut flowers. First class decorator designer and salesman. Mar- ried, German nationality. A. No 1 refer- ences. Please state particulars and salary In first letter. M. care The Florists' Exchange. FIRST CLASS gardener, with knowledge of In and outside work In every branch. 35 years, single. 20 years experience in America and abroad, also German speaking. Take position In private estate as second man or foreman In commercial place, also No. 1 landscape garden- er. Address, "Rose," care Dummet & Wag- ner, 137 Union Av.. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Y'OUNG married man, wishes position as gar- dener on private estate or as second man on large estate where house is Included. Up to date in all branches Inside and out. This man has been in my employ seven years and I can recommend him as strictly temperate and O. K. In every respect. Wm. C. Rnssel, Gardener to C. P. Dleterlch, Esq. MlUbrook. N. y. HELP WANTED WANTED — Yonng man for carnation houses. I, must be experienced; references required. 5. J. Renter. Westerly. R. I. WANTED at once, an assistant, one who Is not afraid of work, and has some experience. Address Flora T. Howell. Pine Bn.sh. New York. WANTED — A young man wlm lias some prac- tical experience in nursery business and drawing landscape phms. Reply to B. P. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An experienced gardener for green- house and outside work, steady position, wages $12. per week. Address P. Denyse, 79 Street and 6lh. Avenue. Brooklyn. N. Y.- WANTED — Experienced man In growing a general line of bedding plants. Give age and wages wanted. References required. Address Post Office Box 42. Hale-slte. N. Y. WANTED— Young man who thoroughly under- stands handling retail work In a department store. Give references. Good salaries. Ad- dress B Q care The Florists' Exchange. 217 La Salle Avenue. Chicago. WANTED— Young man with some experience for general greenhouse work under instruc- tions, must be industrious and of good charac- ter. Apply with references to H. H. Battles, Newton Sq., Perm. WANTED— About March 10. sober. Industrious man for carnations and beduing plants, re- tail place. State wages expected with board and room. Steady place for good man. >Iurpbysboro Greenhouses. Murphysboro, 111. \^'.\XrEl»- -Fir.st class store man. one who Is n 1 .le.-..[';iinr aiid maker-up. Must also take cure huniU conservatory and do some planting in Spring. State salary expected, age, etc. Address B. O. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A good reliable man as assistant, must understand growing of general stocU and Summer flowers, none but a willing worker need apply. D. Charleswortli & S-Greeidi(»use establishment In Flori- da, stocked. cottage and outbuildings, modern improvements. Addi'ess, A. B. No 2, care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE or rent, greenhonse establlBhrnent of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Fall particulars on application to James Paterson. Admr.. 2394 Uassachueetts Ave.. North Cambridge. Mass. A BARGAIN I have for sale a modern range of greenhouses, 25.600 feet of glass, l>a miles from wealthy grow- ing city ol 28.000 people. Forty-flve minutes from Pittsburg, Pa. Three railroads and ex- press lines: 28 acres; Ideal soil for roses and carnations in abundance. Admirably adapted to the growing of small fruit and garden crops. Sixty horse-power Boiler, Steam heat; Iree Natural Gas for all light and fuel for green- houses, and farm Buildings. A most com- plete private water system ; 1000 barrel storage tanks; large dam; never falling spring; pro- ducing oil well on the farm. Buildings high and dry, away from all smoke, dust and dirt, rogs unknown, plants free from disease, Houses well stocked and producing paying crops. Best market, selling high grade stuff direct to retail- ers. Best of reason tor selling. Price $22,000, part on time; will show a net profit of 22 per cent above expenses, can be Increased. This offer will bear closest Investigation. S. S. SKIDELSKY, S24 No. 24m SI., PDlladelphla. Pa: Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business, established 1888, In one ot the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor- tunity for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Cash $8,000 will buy the entire business. Full particulars, inventory, etc., will be given responsible parties on application. Address, Z. A., care Florists' Exohanoe. Mention The FloriBts' Exohapge when writing. WANTED TO Bl'Y. place at about lO.OO.l feet of glass within two miles from Railroad Station. Greenhouses must be in good con- dition. State further particulars A. B. care Florists' Exchange. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SBVER.\L good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 16 Hitchlngs at reduced cost, one 12 section ScoUay capacit.v 3000 ft. 4" pipe f.(ual to new. Write for li.st. Wm. H. Lut- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. It. R. of N. .1.. .Icrsey City. N. J. FOR SALE p|||ipo Rider -Ericsson. Second-haDd, from rUnirO 940.00 np; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil CDC 1 old up-right steam boiler, contains DUILCnO eoi^-in. tubes. $26.00. One second hand No. 16 Hitchlngs Boiler. Good condition, $70. pipe Uood servlceahle second- hand, with lire Threads; 2-ln., 7 ots.; l^-ln., bH ots.; l'4-in., 394cts.; 1-ln., Seta.; 2Mi In.. lOcts.; Sin., Ucts.; 4 In.. I9cta. New 2-ln. Standard, fnll lengths, with couplings, 894 cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTHPI/C mnA nice New Economy, best made OlUbKO ana UICO no. l Threads. Hi-ln..9i-tn. 1-ln. pipe. $3.00. No. 2 Threads, l!^-ln., l>ii-ln. 2-ln. pipe, 94.00. DIDC PIITTCDC NewSannders Pattern. No. 1 rirc uuiicno cuts n-m.-i-in. pipe, $i.oo- No. 2 cntB I-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES I'^iJ^'^^e'^ll^': 24ln. KTlp» H-ln.-2H In. pipe. $2.40; 36-ln.. grlpB Hln.-34-ln . pipe, t4.76. PIPE VISES ""'' ^o- 1 Hinged, grips H-in.-a CtDHFU UnCF ^^""^ M-ln.. guaranteed 100-lbs. OnnUtn nUOC pressnre, 7« cts. per ft.; Jiln. not guaranteed, 49i cts. per ft. unT nCn ?ASU "ew. OypresB, s-ft.i«ft.,from nUI-DCU OAOn 70 ots. up; glazed, complete, from fl.90 up. Second-hand, as good as new, complete, at $1.26 and Sl.OO each. DAniATRDQ Steam, as good as new. all sizes, nHUIAIUnO about 3 ft. high, at U cts. per oolnmn. A ■ a O O ^^^ American, 60 sq. ft. to the nl n A A >>°^' 10x12 single, at $1.76; 12x12, ■■■■■^'"' single. at$1.80perboi;10iI2,12x 12andlOil6B. double, at $2.60; 12il4, 12il6, 12i 20, I4ll4B. double, at $2.66; 16x18, 16x18, 14x20 B, double , at $2.85 ; 16x24 B, double, at $3.10. Oetour prices on New Gnlf Cypress Bnlld- tni: Material, Veutllating Apnaratas, OH, White Lead, Potty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAU CO. 398. 1 408 Mttropolllan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y UentloQ T%e Florlata' Dzchange when wrltlnf. February 17, 190fi The Plorists' Hxchanjsfe 213 FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. Preventing Frost in Show Windows. During the course of the cold season shopkeepers are confronted with the great inconvenience arising from mist and frost in show windows, whereby the goods on show are rendered practically invisible, and consequently cease to attract customers. In nearly every instance, according to the Decorators' Gazette, a careful examination of the window will show that the construction of the wood work casing, the posi- tion of the window panes or the lack of adequate ventilation is to blame. For the purpose of studying the question show windows may be divided into two classes — viz., those inclosed at the back and such as are open toward the store. The former is the one more afflicted with mist and frost, and this class alone will now be dealt with. In putting in the window panes, whether the fram- ing be of wood or iron, a row of ventilating ht)Ies should be provided below, extending all across the window front. These holes should be broad and set low down, but not covered with protecting covers on the outside, since these covers only catch dust and help to stop the draft. The idea is to cause a wide current of air to enter the window so that the same may spread over the whole front of the window; and this is more easily realized with wide holes than by round ones or vertical slits. To prevent an inrush of dust raised by the street traffic or blown about in the summer time, a sliding damper may be arranged inside the window so that the holes may be closed when required. Above the ievel of the window panes, but still within the casing of the show window, should be pi-o- vided hinged ventilators (Fig. 1), to allow the heated air in the window to escape out into the street. For this purpose a row of holes similar to those under- neath the window would be insufficient, owing to the increased volume occupied by the heated air. and on this account the upper opening must be of larger area in order that the circulation of air inside the window may be intensified. This hinged ven- tilator must be mounted right at the top of the shop front, and open inwards and upwards, since other- wise it would oppose an undesirable resistance to the outflow of air or divert it, and thus lead to a deposit of mist on the upper part of the window. Furthermore, the inlet holes must not be surmounted by a ledge or beading tha-t can deflect the flow of air and allow ice to form; and it is an equally errone- ous practice to adopt the plan illustrated in Fig. 2. and extend the flooring of the show casing right up to the window, and bore a number of inlet holes through the flooring. In order to keep the glass free from frost the inflowing cold air must ascend close to the window panes and escape at the top without hindrance (Fig. 3). When this is possible the window will never be dimmed with either mist Fig. 3- Shielding Window Space from Heat of I^amp. tilatlon is believed to be sa'tisfactory, the glass gets dimmed; but this is due to detective construction of the window frames or of the casing. For instance, if the door leading into the show window from the store does not shut quite tight, or there are .any cracks or holes in the wood work, the warm, moisture laden air from the store flows into the cooler window, and a fine dew is deposited on the panes and mirrors, or frost, since the moisture that would be deposited on the glass is carried away by the ascending current of air the instant the particles of water are formed. In some cases it happens that although the ven- Interior View of Store of C. Scliaeffer & Co., Kansas City, Mo. Hence the doors should never be of the sliding type, these admitting air and dust, but should open and shut, and be beaded and fitted into a rabbeted frame to make them air tight. The window lights should be enclosed in glass cases, to isolate them from the actual show space, because in the case of gas the lights would heat the air more rapidly than the ventilator could carry it away, the result being a deposit of moisture on the relatively cold window pane. To prevent this the light should be isolated by a glass partition (Fig. 3), the compartment thus formed communicating with the store by means of a hinged ventilator or else left quite open at the back. Electric lamps do not give out so much heat as gas and may be installed within the show window when proper ventilation is provided for the latter. A row of small gas jets ex- tending right across the bottom of the window is of no use. On the other hand, it heats the air to such an extent that the glass will be covered with mist im- mediately the gas is turned oft, and, on the other.is likely to crack the glass by unequal contraction. Mist and frost in badly arranged windows are par- ticularly noticeable early in the morning as .soon as the store is opened, the outside of the window having been cooled down by the night air. In such cases the mi.st or ice takes such a long while to thaw oft that the best time for business has passed. Here, however, a remedy can be provided in the shape of a small electric fan mounted at the back of the win- dow, with its vanes parallel to the front glass. Such a fan running at high speed will set up a powerful circulation of air in the window, and the direct cur- rent from the fan. impinging on the mist or ice, will soon cause them to disappear, leaving the glass clear and dry. whereupon the fan may be stopped. Of course there must be no obstacle interposed in the path of the air current between the fan and the store window. The principles underlying the suitable construction of show windows may be summarized as follows: The window must be thoroughly ventilated, so as to induce a good circulation of air and bring the tem- perature of the air inside the window to as near as possible that of the atmosphere of the street. Doors and other openings communicating with the interior of the store should be made air tight. If these re- quirements are properly fulfilled, all cause of com- plaint of mist or frost in the windows will be ob- viated. A Kansas City Retail Store. The retail room of the Shaeffer Floral Company, Kansas City, Mo., recently opened, shown in the lustration, is finished in quarter sawed Flemish lak with marble trimmings. The south side is fitted with large plate glass mirrors; and an old fashioned fire place and marble mantle in the centre. On the north side is a cashier's desk; and a marble top counter and wrapping table extendmg the length of the room. The cosy corner is fitted up for the ladies with ea.sy chairs and writing desk. The refrigerator is probably one of the finest m the country, being fitted up with plate B\a.ss doors and lined with French mirrors, and lighted with I incandescent lights. ^■ ill Imported Rooted Rose Cuttings. Referring to the customs ruling on some rooted rose cuttings, details of which appeared in our issue of January 27, page ill, the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury has directed the Collector of Customs at Buffalo, N. T., to appeal from the decision of the Board of General Appraisers under the provisions of section 15 of the Act of June 10, 1890, it appearing that the issue involved is similar to that covered by the appeal taken from a former decision of the Board of United States General Appraisers, G. A. 6169 (T. D. 26772). pending in the United States cir- cuit court for the southern district of New York (T. D. 26830). Tlie Bermuda Lily. The Bermuda lily is really a native of Japan, and it has been injured by the slovenly, "get-rich-quick" bulb growers in Bermuda, writes Wilhelm Miller in the February, 1906, Garden Magazine. It has at least seven important insect enemies and diseases. Bermuda greed has nearly. If not quite, killed the goose that laid the golden egg. The only sure way Y Fig. . Correct Method. Pig. 2 Incorrect Method. Method of Ventilating a Store Window. to get rid of the troubles which cause such heavy losses to our florists seems to be the revolutionary method proposed by the "; .artment of Agriculture, viz.. to grow the bulbs ourselves from seed. There is a small fortune waiting for the man who will first give us a hardy white lily; possibly, also, a Garden Magazine achievement medal. 2U The Florists' Bxohange Boston News Notes. At the banquet tendered by the Governor to the visiting Chinese Pom- missioners at the Algronquin Club on Monday the floral decorations were very elaborate. The arrangements were made by artists from Galvin's Hack Bay store. Yellow was the pre- dominating color, and hundreds of genistas and many thousands of nar- cissus wei'e used. John E. Barry, whose illness was re- ported last week, died on Saturday morning, having been critically ill all the week. Mr. Barry was only SS .^•ears of age and had been a trustea employee of W. E. Doyle for the past nineteen years. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning, the floral em- blems from his many friends in the business being very extensive and choice. Quite a delegation of the Gardeners and Florists' Club went to Manchester on Thursday, leaving Boston at eight in the morning, visiting a number of the private estates on the North Shore, and attending the annual banquet of the North Shore Horticultural Society in the evening. A representative of Small & Sons, Washington, D. C, was In town the past week looking up American Beauty roses and other flowers for the Roose- velt-Longworth wedding. J. A. Cartwright of the Waban Rose Conservatories was confined to his home through illness, the ^ past week, but we are glad to note is able to be at his post again. The Boston Co-operative Flower Market moved its location to the base- ment" immediately below its former quarters at Music Hall place on Satur- day. While the new quarters are not so extensive as the upper floor was, still they are sufficiently adequate for the market puriiose.s" of the corpora- tion. Some of the finest Mme. Abel Chatenay roses ever seen in Boston are being shipped in by G. W. Hilliard of the Exeter Greenhouses, Exeter, N. H., to the Park Street Flower Market, where they are handled by J. S. Manter. "The next meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will be held on Tuesday, the 20th inst. It will pay to attend. Robert Cameron will talk on the wonderful flora of the West Indies, and there will be some interesting ex- hibits on the tables. Benjamin P. Ware, of Clifton. Mass., a public-spirited gentleman, and a trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, died on Wednes- day. February 7. aged 83 years. Mrs. A. D. Wood, wife of E. W. Wood and mother of Elijah A. and Wm. K. Wood, died at her home in West Newton. Mass.. .on Monday, February 5. She had been an invalid for a number of years. Mrs. Wood was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. .1. W. DUNCAN. Newport, R. I. The Week's News. There is quite a demand in New- port for large and medium sized ever- greens, white spruce in particular, because it stands the climate better than any other. Abies Nordmanniana is also planted in considerable numbers, and it stands very well, too. except in very exposed situations, where it is lia- ble to be spoiled by the salt spray. At one time a great many sycamore ma- ples w'ere planted here, but of l.-^te years the preference seems to be for Norway maples. The question whether or not melons can be made a profitable Winter croi) still remains unanswered, but there is no question that they can be success- fullj' grown. Arthur Griffin, gardener for Commodore Gerry, is having his usual success with them this Winter, shipping them twice a week to New York. The shipping part of the melon business is certainly the easiest, but it is one worthy of consideration should the time come when they will be grown extensively for market. Miss Anna Hunter, an enthusiastic horticulturist, has a greenhouse de- voted to the cultiv.ititm dowers for the two-fold purijose of fostering a love of jjlants and fiowers in the young generatiim of well-to-do Newporters, young ladies members of Trinit.y ("hurch, and of supplying the pulpit of the church with flowers. These ladies Miss Hunter organized into a club or class, and one of the rules is that each member has to do a certain amount of work in the greenhouse. The product of the greenhouse re- flects credit on Miss Hunter and her corps of assistants. All the standard varieties of carnations are grown, JHSides bulbous and other kinds of plants. Everywhere I hear spoken words of regret at the untimely death of Frank Dobbs, who by his genial disposition and companionable manner made many friends in Newport. The season of gardening activity is fast approaching and as it gets nearer it looks as if there would be a good deal doing this Spring.There is a feel- ing of hindered activity in'the air that augurs well for good business. A year ago it seemed as if the San Jose scale vvas.^ under control in this section, but How the fact is that the fruit and other trees on many places are in -a worse condition on account of this pest than ever before. Hither- to outdoor grown subjects were chiefly infested, but now several gardeners are hard at woi'k endeavoring to clean peach and nectarine trees indoors of the scale. Unless a common under- standing is arrived at for every person who possesses infected trees to make united and systematic efforts to get rid of this scale, there can be no hope for the trees, because by some evil and mysterious manner it makes its way from place to place, then niulli- plies with such rapidity that over- whelms not only the poor trees but the owners also. Almost everything that flowers any time from June to November is desir- able for planting here, but many of the places are so small that the plant- ing of shrubs in such variety as would give continuous bloom is precluded, although, of course there are also many large places where such planting has been done. There are several places where operations are going oir now, with the end referred to in view. For these small places there is one grand thing that is a regular fail-me-never in Newport. I mean Hyilrangea Hortensia; it is used for every conceiv- able purpo.se. Thou.sands of them in tubs are used for placing here and there on the lawns, along driveways, and on piazzas, and very effective they are, too, giving but little trouble, all that is necessary for their welfare being careful watering and plenty of it, with an occasional drink of liquid manure, and a "chaser" of clean water afterward. Satisfactory as hydran- geas in tubs undoubtedly are, they are nothing compared to the large speci- mens that are permanent decorative fixtures and features of some of the Newport places. Soine of these speci- mens are ten feet high and when in bloom they are a sight never to be forgotten. These plants were planted permanently when they were about four years old, and have never been moved. They are covered with great care every Fall and left covered until all danger of frost is over, when they are again gradually brought to the light of day. There is quite a good deal of work attached to these plants, but any one who has seen them in the height of their glory admits that they are worth all the trouble. In the last few years thousands of Rhodo- dendron maximum have been plant- ed here, and their use has invari- bly given .satisfaction, with the result that this Spring many more will be planted. It is strange how well they thrive in many locations that might be supposed to be anything but suit- able to them. D. M. Philadelphia. * LENOX. MASS.— The Horticultural Society gave their 12th annual ball in the town hall on the evening of Febru- ary 6. It was a large and very ani- mated affair, the guests including many from Pittsfield. Lee. Stockbridge. and surrounding towns. The commit- tees were: Reception. Edward J. Nor- man, Arthur J. Lovelace, Alfred H. Wingett, Geore-e H. Thompson. J. P. Quigley. Frank Howard. William Lynch; arrangements. H. P. Wookev. C. R. Rus.sell, William G. Clifford. S. P.utler. A. Jenkins. George Foulshani: llooi- comniiltee. f^harles R. Russell. William G. Clifford, John Morrow and George Foulsham. News Jottings. St. Valentine's Day is annually becoming more of a feature in the cut flower trade. The retail stores have done a very good business this week; the chief trouble is to get sufficient first-class .stock. Pennock Brothers' window was this week filled with heart-shaped baskets, containing sweet peas, violets, lily of the valley, etc. The result was a large demand for these, and an extra supply had to be obtained to fill all orders. The annual ball at the Naval Academy at Annapolis Md., was good for the retail stores here, as many flowers were sent down; one store had to .send a special messenger. The Wil- liam Graham Company of this city had the decoration. H. Bayersdorfer & Company have purchased the stock and business of Rudolph Hantzsch, florists' supplies, Sll Lehigh avenue this city. Sydney Bayersdorfer is now up there in charge of the store. Mrs. Craig, mother of Robert and George Craig, died on Monday night, aged SS years. The fire at H. Zimmer's, West Col- lingswood N. J., was much more serious than at first reported. One boiler house and the end of one green- house were destroyed. The fire hap- pened at 3 a. m. during very cold weather, so that a large amount of stock was frozen. Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer & Company, has just gone out on his Spring trip and has taken his wife with him. This firm now has Ave salesmen on the road, and its business is daily increasing. This week the steamship Marquette brought them 62 cases of baskets, while the Armenia which has 160 cases for the concern is looked for daily. Last week this firm shipped 800 crates of lycopo- diuni to Europe. Henry F. Michell Company reports that their seed business is starting up and with a large increase over previous years. They now have 12 more employees than the number car- ried in any pievious vear. DAVID RUST. St. Paul. News Notes. The Swanson Floral Company's place was entered by burglars, but they secured nothing as the cash register had been emptied and the money put in the safe. They evidently were not cracksmen, as the safe was .not mo- lested. They broke a window to get in. and a number of plants were frozen, principally flowering stock. L. L. May and Co. report a good week's business, the demand being principally from the small towns. They also report a fair city business. They are now preparing for a large retail seed trade with which they are greatly favored, , Holm and Olson report a good trade, mostly on funeral w'ork. W. A. Hastings, representing A. H. Hews and Company. North Cambridge, Mass.. was a caller this week. PAUL. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.— The con- dition of the market here for the last few weeks has been very quiet; the supply of flowers at present exceeds the demand. Theie is a good deal of funeral work, but outside of this, there is nothing doing. Good stock is now- coming in. Prices remain about as usual, with one or two exceptions; these are where soine growers are retailing carnations at 3.5c. per dozen, and violets at 75c per hundred. Roses at the present time are quite plentiful, the best bring $2 per dozen; carnations 60c. and 75c. per dozen. Peter Murray, of Fairhaven, the originator of carna- tion Winsor. is sending out fine flowers of this variety which find ready sale; the color is of a very pleasing shade, lighter than that of Mrs. Lawson with the same habit of growth. The regular monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society was held in the Y.M. C. A. rooms Feb. 12. Thomas White gave an address on "Bulbs, Tu- bers and Corms." The second annual banquet of the society will be held at Mansion House Feb. 21. at S.15 o'clock; this will be an event worth the money and time. Wm. Livesey has about 6000 cuttings of Fair Maid carnations in the sand. New York. News of the Week. The coming marriage of Miss Alice Roosevelt is creating quite a stir in the flower market in this city. J. H. Small & Sons have the order for the decorations for this important wedding, and have been buying up all the American Beauty roses possible, which has caused quite an advance in prices on this flower. Patrick O'Mara will be a guest at ■ the annual banquet of the New York Farmers' Club on February 20. He will speak on Luther Burbank and his work. Professor Woodward of the Car- negie institution will also be present, and Avill say something about the work- ings of that organization. Mr. O'Mara has written to the New York Times Saturday Review of Books criticising a recent i-eview of Mr. Har- wood's volume, "New Creations in Plant Life." by Mabel Osgood Wright. Among other things Mr. O'Mara says: "Mr. Harwood's hook is re.llly remark- able in one thing — viz., bis clnltllike igno- i-aia-e of and wonder at the primary facts uf plant hreeiling. It is both ludicrous and patUetic. He atfrilintes almost su- pernatural powers to Mr. Burbank, but they are entirely a figment of hia mind, or "possil»ly he has been brought under 'the influence.' There is no mystery aliQut the methods of plant liybridiza- tion. Phrases like the one quoted from M. O. W.'s contribution are uiisleading:. -As well s.iy 'the effect,' etc.. upon a hod of bricks when the carrier mauipn- lales it. Selection, hybridizatit)n, rese- Icctiou. and propngntiou by regular nietlujils constitute all the occultism there is in it. The wonder to the initiated is that Mr. Burliaidv has not producr-d more plants of i-eal merit, considerin,:; his op- liiu-l uiuties. Compared with Lenioiue. for iiislance. his work is cruilo and paltry. Ill lun- own country such men as Dr. W. Van Fleet, T. V. Munson, R. S. Car- man. R. Tj. Coy, Jacob Moore, E. S. Riig- ecs. .\Mloine WintKer. John Cook, C. W. Ward. R. G. Hill, Frecl Doiuer, Peter Fisher, II. A. Terry, E. W. P.ull, and pos- sihly others have contrihnli'd iudividuall.v \arif1ics of greater - vahie than any yot tililaineil from Mr. Burbank." There seems to be various vague rumors afloat among the greenhouse fraternity that Lincoln Pierson is sorni to discontinue his connection with th"- Burnham Hitcbings Pierson Company, and become the head of the company ■ which has secured control of the U- Bar patents. This comes as rather a surpri.se, yet we feel confident that the U-Bar construction is one to be work- ed independently. Mr. Piei-son's suc- cess as the former presiding genius of the Pierson-Sefton Company assures the pushing of the U-Bar in a vigor- ous mannei'. We predict for the U- Bar Company a great success. John M. Stevens has purchased all the assets of the Clucas & Boddington Company, which includes the nurseries and stock thereon, located at Sparkill, N. Y., and will conduct the business as formerly, under the title of the Palisade Nurseries. Most of the for- mer employees have been retained, Hitcbings & Company is a new cor- I^oT-otirm for the manufacture of struc- tural iron worlt and other materials for greenhouses. The authorized capital stock of the company is $200,000 divided "'tn 200 shares, at a n,nr valoe of $100 each. The incorporators are William S. Miller, Somei-\'ile, Mass.; Charles Arm- Uage. Montclair. N. J.: Frederick W. Armitage, New York; Henry C. Griffen and Delos Griffen, Tarry town, N. Y. On February 5, the gi-eenhouse owned tiy Philip I^owenbaup MIt. Olivet ave- nue. Middle Village, was damaged by fire to flip extent of $150. John G. Esler. secretary of the Flor- ists' Hail Association, was in Colorado last \veek on a tour of inspection in the interests of the F. H. A. Joseph A. Fenrich, wholesale florist, 48 W. 30th street, will move, in the near future to 110 West 2Sth street. V. H. Pilat, Ossining, N. Y., is cut- ling some very fine freesia and white carnations which are being handled by George Salt ford, 49 w. 2Sth street. At Rhinebeck, N. Y. the houses w^ith shed connections of Stephen Burns, a violet grower, were burned early on Wednesday n^'orning. Peljruary 7. It is thought the flre started from an over- heated boiler. The damage to Mr. Burns' houses is a total loss, as he carried no insurance. Work has commenced on several new greenhouses at Rhinebeck. N. Y.. for (he cultivation of violets. A'isilors this A^'eek were, Robert Craig and Adolph F.arenwald. Phjbidepbia. Pa.; R. H. Dunbar. Bristol Pa.; and Wm. Tricker, Narberth, Pa. February 17, 1906 The Plorists^ HxcHeinge 215 San Francisco. News Items. For felony embezzlement an ar- rest was made last week in Oakland of one of the most prominent tiorists and salesmen known to the trade of the bay cities. The daily papers men- tioned the unfortunate young florist's name, but that's no criterion for trade I>apers whose correspondents want to be good to all connected with the flower and pkmt business. It is be- coming- a question, however, with trade paper ' correspondents, whether the greatest good to cut flower dealers and growers on the coast would not best be served by giving the names of thiev- ing employees who have of late been going wrong with remarkable per- sistency. This week a number of flor- ists have been together in consultation about this matter, an adjournment be- ing had in order to secure the names of all employing florists and growers in favor of "black-listing" all employ- ees who prove dishonest. Calif orfiians in the trade want the Washington correspondent fur The Florists* Exchange not to overlook the fact that fruit blossoms that will grace the wedding breakfast table of Mrs, Alice Roosevelt-Longworth were sent from this State; also that what might be called grandchildren of California will be represented at the table by the ripe peaches that will be there in plenty for all. These peaches were sent for this wedding breakfast all the way from the Meerlust farm in Groot Drakenstein, Cape Colony, and. as said, they might be called grandchildren of California, and for this reason: some years ago efforts were made to trans- plant California peaches to South Africa, and Cecil Rhodes while building an empire in South Africa found time to take an interest in the venture. Cali- fornia peach shoots were .set out on his Meerlust farm and have done wonder- fully well. Because of the fact that Winter, as Americans know it. is un- known in Cape Colony, a neW and won- derful flavor attaches to these pea^'hes. In California peaches ripen from April to September, but in South Africa they ripen all the year round, and at no time so deliciously as when the snow is piled on Northern New York and the New England hills. John M. Rutland is here from Mel- bourne. He is said to be the greatest seedsman in Australia. He has secured the exclusive right to handle and dis- tribute in Australia and the Eastern portion of the world, including Africa. Luther Burbank's thornless cactus; also a new grape and several species of new plums. Burbank creations. The thornle.^s cactus will be of Immense lienefit in all countries i-n which diought nccurs. Missionaries in Africa and elsewhere have sent Burbank let- ters asking for a few seeds or plants of the thornless cactus. When it Is l)lanted on the Dai'k Continent it will mean the peopling of the desert. Another bit of news from Luther Burbank's headquarters is to the effect that he has been overrun with visitors during the past year, taking much valuable time from his experiments and scientific work, and has bad to call a halt. A circular is being issued this week by his relatives and friends, call- ing attention to the annoyance to which he is subjected almost daily, and requesting the discontinuance of visits by the public. It does not seem to be generally known that Mr. Bur- bank has nothing for sale, and that he is not a nurseryman or florist, but that he is strictly an originator of new kinds of useful and ornamental trees, flowers, f.uits, vegetables and grains. In the year 190.5 over 6000 visitors were re- ceived on the Burbank grounds, and M'r. Burbank was given absolutely no opportunit.v to rest. Many of the visi- tors seemed to be under the impression that he or she was the particular one that should be admitted. A warning sign has been placed on each gate at the residence declaring that any one entering or tressnassing on the grounds will be prosecuted. An Eastern tourist now here is John M. Hunter of New York, president of The National Gardeners' Association. His object is to find a location for a national gardeners' home, which it is intended to establish in California, t tii llif 4th inst. Superintendent Mc- L;iren t>i' Golden Gate Park showed him nmund and he said "From an export's point of view, you have here one of the most beautiful parks in the world and the most beautiful in America; there being no park in this country that equals it." Subsequently Mr. Hunter said to the reporter: "The grouiting in Golden Gate Park is such that only the born artist can appreciate it. The euc. -The Berno Floral Company has begun the erection of a block of short span houses, to cover a space of 112 by 180 feet. Gutters to be 7 feet from the ground. The plant will be heated bv steam. ST. JOSEPH. MO.— The Stuppy Floral Company will make an addition of 30,000 square feet of glass to their plant, to be devoted to roses. PLANTSVILLE. CONN. — C. W. Blatchley & Son have just completed their third greenhouse for this season at their South End range — a carnation house 155 feet long, a chrysanthemum and lettuce house 155 feet long and a propagating and seedling house 75 feet long. The place is heated by a sixty horse power tubular boiler recently installed. Mr. Blatchley leased his Plantsville property one year ago to Olsen & Lundin. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. MELROSE. MASS.— Frcilcrick Justus Goist has tiled a voluntary petition in bank- ruptcy. His liabilities amount to $11,790, of which $928 is for taxes, $66 for wages, $7,310 secured, $2,026 and $1,459 accom- modation paper. There are about 30 un- secured creditors. The assets axe esti- mated at ,1!9.645, of which $9,300 is repre- sented in encumliered real estate. CHAMBERSBURG, PA,— Wm. B. Reed had a fire on Sunday night last at 10 o'cloclt. It destroyed the office, potting shed and the end of five green- houses. He will lose possibly 10,000 roses. By quick work the ends of the houses were covered with canvas, and the eight houses filled with small roses were not much hurt. The boilers did not give out. and thereliy saved the contents of the house. The Florists' Exchange Representatives. Advertisements, Subscriptions and News Items, forwarded to the under- noted authorized representatives of The Florists' Exehange will receive prompt attention, and will be des- patched to tliis office without delay. Al^BANY. N. Y. — Frank P. Hare, 762 Madison Ave. .\T.UEGHENY, PA. — E. C. Relneman, 305 Lowry St. BALTIMORE. MD. — Chas. L. Seybold, Supt. Patterson Park. BOSTON, MASS, — John W. Duncan, Ja- maica Plain. BUFFALO, N. T. — W. H. Grever, 304 Mortimer St. CHICAGO. ILL. — William K. Wood, 217 La Salle Ave. CINCINNATI, O.— E. G. GiUett, 113 E. Third St. CLEVELAND, O. — Ogden Gaul, c/o Wm. Brinker, 329 Prospect St. COLORADO SPRINGS, ' COLO.— J. B. Braidwood. COLUMBUS, O. — C. D. Battelle, 1781 So. Fifth St. CROMWEfLL, CONN. — W. P. Hanscom. DALLAS. TEXAS — R. Nicholson. DENVER. COLO. — W. F. Horlacher, 1521 Fifteenth St. DES MOINES, IOWA. — William Trillow, c/o Iowa Seed Co. DETROIT, MICH. — Harry G. Rackham, 880 Van Dyke Ave. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — G. F. CraPb, of Crabb & Hunter. HAMILTON, ONTARIO. — Chas. Webster. HARTFORD, CONN. — J. F. Coombs. INDIANAPOLIS. IND. — Irwin Berter- mann, Massachusetts Ave. KALAMAZOO, MICH. — Samuel Batson. tyONDON, ONTARIO. — Fred. Bennett. LOS ANGELES, CAU — P. Barnhart, 2506 Fairmont St. LOUISVILLE, KY. — A. R. Baumer, The Masonic. LYNN. MASS. — William Miller. MILWAUKEE. WIS. — C. C. Pollworth. MONTREAL. CANADA. — Wm. C. Hall, 2671 St. Catherine St. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Wm. Livesey, Dartmouth St. NEW HAVEN, CONN. — W. McLean Gardner. NEW ORLEANS, LA.— Paul Abele, 520 Joseph St. NEWPORT, R. L — David Mcintosh, Secy. Hort. Socv. OMAHA. NEB.— J. H. Bath. ORANGE. N. J.— J. B. Davis. OTTAWA, CANADA.— E. I, Mepsted, 75 Jane St. PHTLADELPHIA, PA. — David Rust, Horticultural Hall, Broad St. below IjOCUSt. PITTSBURG. PA. — See Allegheny. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— G. S. Whitford, Phenix, R. I. ROCHESTER. N. Y.— C. P. Woodruff, 64 Exchange Place Building. SADDLE RIVER, N. J.— John G. Esler. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — A. L. Pound- stone. 1100 Van Ness Ave. SCRANTON, PA. — J. T. Cokely, c/o Scranton Florists' Supply Co. ST. JOSEPH, MO.— J. N. Kidd. ST. PAUL, MINN.— G. A. Colberg, 31 E. Sixth St. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.— W. F. Gale. SYRACUSE, N. Y.— Jas. B. Bellamy, 501 Onondaga Ave. TOLEDO, OHIO.— J. L.. Schiller, 929 Prouty Ave. TORONTO, ONTARIO.— Thos. Manton. Eglinton. WASHINGTON, D. C. — C. McCauley, U. s. Propagating Gardens. W(_1RCBSTER. MASS.— C. R. Russell, 86 Locust Ave. BIRMINGHAM. MICH.— The plans of H. J. Corfield have been accepted for the laying out of the grounds surround- ing the new mansion of W. T. Barbour, Briar Cliff, Mich. The grounds are fif- ty acres in extent. Work will be com- menced as soon as the weather permits. YOUNGSTOWN, O. — L. L. Lock- heart, who recently opened up at No. UN. Phelps street, reports excellent business since the holidays. J. T. C. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Eli Cross has received from the Louisiana Pur- chase Exposition the bronze medal for his display of violets at the St. Louis Fair. Rooted Carnatioa Cuttings 100 lOOO Fiancee $5.00 M6.00 Mrs. Nelson 1.26 10.00 AlrH. Patton 2.E0 20 00 Prosperity 126 10 00 LadyBouutifnl 2.60 20.00 Queen Louise 1.26 111 on Lorna 125 10.00 Harlowaden 1.25 lO.OO Challenger 1.25 lO.Oli Standard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, - Rhode Islnnd. Mention The Florlsta' Ezcbanice when writing. February 17, 1906. The Plorists' Exchangee 2J7 Variegated Asparagus Sprengerl. (44) We send you by mail a small box with a species ot asnnragus. Can you give us the correct name? It is like A. Sprengeri, but, as vou notice, the petals are fringed with white. New Jersey. D. & P. — The asparagus sent for inspection seems to be but a varieeated form ot Asparagus Sprengerl. Treatment for Tropaeolum Speciosum. (4B) La.st Fall I received some seeds of Tropseolum speciosum from England, but cannot find any treat- ment on the subject anywhere. Can you give me the desired information? How are Tropseolum speciosum grown from seed? M. J. V. Mass. — To raise TropEeolura speciosum from seed the best plan Is to sow two or three seeds together in a 3-inch pot, using a light thoush fairly well enriched soil, covering the seeds very lightly, then giving a good w'atering, and placing theni In a greenhouse with a night temperature nf about 5 4 degrees. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, they should be potted off separately into 2V4-inch pots, and shifted again when neces- sary into larger sizes. This is a much better method than sowing the seed In flats, as they do not transplant sn easily when grown in that Way. OxaliS. (46) 1 send you some leaves of a plant which I found in my green- house. Will you kindly tell me the name; and is the plant worth culti» vating? It is growing like garden clover. WOMAN FLORIST. New Jersey. — The leaves of the plant sent for Inspection are those of the common oxalis, oftentimes grown and sold as shamrock. Cosmos and Freesia. (47) When is the best time to sow cosmos seed to have the plants in bloom by September. State a few good varieties for market. When is the proper time to p-et nut freesia to have It in bloom for Christmas. Temperature In house about 50 de- grees at night: 65 degrees in bright weather, daytime. G. T. S. New York. — The best time to sow cosmos is early In February so that the plants will get a good start before being planted outdoors In the Spring. For the best varieties consult any reliable seed catalogue. If freesia is wanted to be in flower tor Christmas, and is to be grown in a temperature of 60 degrees at night, it would be advisable to plant the bulbs in August, or as early in Sep- tember as possible. Solanum Capslcastrum and Gazanla. (4S) Will you kindly give me some points on the propagation of solanum oi" Jerusalem cherry; also on the cul- tivation of same? I woniri also like to know something about growing gazania from seed. W. B. Ontario. — Solanum capslcastrum, or Jeru- salem cherry, as it is called, is best when grown from seed, which should he started in January or early in Feb- ruary. They require no special treat- ment. Sow the seeds in the ordinary way, and when the seedlings are large enough to handle, plant them into .small pots, shifting Into larger sizes when necessary, and when Summer comes plant outdoors, giving them plenty of water during dry weather. After they have reached the flowering size, water them once a week with li- quid manure. At the approach of frost take them indoors, keeping them in a rather cool greenhouse. The best way to propagate gazania is by cuttings taken from old plants in the Fall. To grow them from seed it woijld be best to sow the seed in March or April and grow the young plants on until June, then transplant indoors. Where to Place Ice In Refrigerator. (60) We are about building a re- fiigefator for keeping flowers In dis- play, and wish to inquire it It will make any difference it we have the ice overhead or on the bottom. It Will be moi'e con\'enient for us to have it on the bottom, as one end of the case will be a window opening on to the street, and there it will be more con- venient to .put the ice in. If we are obliged to put it overhead it will ob- struct some of the view. We under- stand, of course, that cold air falls and war!n air rises, but we thought if ice were put in as per rough sketch, we would get same results, other con- ditions being equal. INQUIRER. New York. — From the plan shown of the re- frigerator to be built, we do not see that it would make anv difference whether the ice were placed over- head or below, as just as good results can be obtained either way. Greenhouses on Side HUl. (Til) Is there an advantage in building greenhouses on the slope of a hilli? E. R. S. Penna. — There is no advantage to be gained by building greenhouses on a hillside, but there is a disadvantage, in so far as that when greenhouses are built in such a position they are much more difficult to operate. Kept Over Azaleas. (52) Please tell me if azaleas kept over from Christmas stock (which were forced) should be cut back or not, to make good plants for next year. B. A. Penna. — Azaleas that have been forced for Christmas, and are to be kept over for another year, need be cut back only to the extent of taking out any long straggling growths that would tend to make the plants unshapely. Odorless Single Violets. (53) Kindly inform me the reason why the blooms ot my single violets are odorless. I fumigated my violet houses with the smoke of burning to- bacco dust, the same boinc' for that purpose only. The fumigation was done about two weeks ago, and the blooms up to this date are still with- out fragrance. Will all the coming flowers be so? Or it may be that the buds that were out on the plants at the time of fumigation are the only affected ones and future blooms will he fragrant, as they were before the last fumigaton. whch was pi-ettv heavj'. Canada. AN OLD SUBSCRIBER. — It is a common thing during the months of December and January for violets to lose a great deal of their odor, and there is no doubt that the fumigating with tobacco has also helped in taking away some of the fragrance of the blooms. As Spring approaches, the violets will improve in this respect, as it has been a ques- tion more of lack of sunshine, proba- bly, than any other cause. COLEDS, GERMAN IVY, AGERATUM Rooted Cuttings 60 cents per hundred 2.0(1 GERANIUMS. We have at least 160.000 geraniums In 2k' in. potf. and Id fine condition and the leaders at 818,00 per l.UOO; $2.00 per 100, Per 100. Rose geraniums, 2'.Un. $18.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Ageratam, GuTDfy. P Pauline and others *■ 2H in " R C «v> Fnchslas. all the leading varieties, 2Hin ... 3 i>0 Heliolrope.alldarli. 2H in 3'** Sweet Alys8iiiu,2'i in 2 Ot Lobelia, 2L^ in 2 00 Alternanthera, rooted cuttings 60 German ivy, all rooted rutt'ngs 60 Knellsh ivy extra fine rooted cuttinsa 1.(0 The World and all of Coleus R. C. f .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthouson Schenectady, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exohan(re when writinip. GERMAN IVY 2 inch, $2.00 per hundred FIELD & SINCLAIR, HOLVOKE, MASS. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment March 15th. OASn WITH ORDER. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. GERANIUM PLANTS Yo\io:_', thrifty and Krown roomy. Nutt, Doyle, Ricard, BruaLtl, Buchner, Pert ins, Poltevine, $ift.(.u per 1,000. Mixtd, $1.40 per lou. GLADIOLI— G ofl'Bfloe MlxturcB. 8"c. per lOO. ^>^-KB ^Z ■ 11^ Strong, Ked'a, Teltow'B ■ III |~IJ^hih1 Ootd-odged, $6.01'. ^^ ^'^ ■- ■" ^^ ^-^ Fancy, $5.0J per 1000. Giant. $1.00 per KO. The two last in many kinds, alt of the brightest, showy colors. Coleus plants, price H more. Pleniy of G. IJerider and Facyc. Terms, cash with the order. List free. DANIEL K.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention llie Florists' Bbcchanffe when writing. GERANIUMS From 2 '4 In. pots ready toehirt. Heteraothe, Nntt, General Grant, $'2 00 per luO, $18 00 per inuu; E. G. Hill. J, Vlaud, Jersey Beauty. La Favorite, Thop. Meehan, $2.26 P'T 100, $20.00 per lOUO. Cannas Dormant. Sou. d'Ant. Crozy. Alp. Bouvler, $20.ii0 per 1000. Califoraia Privet, 3 and 4 y^ars old, liue stout plants fn.ralStoSO strong Bho(ts from $20 fO to $30.00 per 1000. C.\8H PLEASE James Ambtcher, West End. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrttlar. SWEET PEAS (Earliest of All), 2 In., $2.00 a lOO^^ Per 100 ABparaguB8prengeri.21n.perl«00$iMlU; $1.26 Ouphea . (CiKar Plan tl 60 SelagiDella iientiinlala. 2 in 2.00 SweetPeas.lEarllestof all). 21n 2.00 Petunias.Dbl.frineed mixed, 2in 2.C0 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mpnrlnn Tl)*' Flnrl.tH' Bsrhapge wbep writing. New Geranium ORA D. HILL Wp claim wr this that It 18 i...it,.r than any other geranium on the market. It Is semi-.louble ■<,4 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 inch pots $5.00 per 100 : $»5.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 '4 Inch pots, »8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12,00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April. May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magniflcent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from S'i Inch pots. $15 00 per 100. Mme Norbert Levavaweur, (The Baby Rambler.) An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2}. inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen; fl7. 50 per 100; $12.50 per 260. CARNATIONS. we offer these special prices, trom this date on carnation rooted cuttings guaranteed flrst- class stock, of the following choice varieties. WHITE Queen Loaise. The most profitable carnation we have ever grown. $2.00 a 100; $18.00 a 1000. White I.aw§oli. $3 50 perlOO; $30.00 per 1000 Lady Bountiful. $i.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PINK Eacliantress. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Fair Maid. |2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. LawBon, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Nelson Flgher, $1.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per lOOO. CRIMSON Got. Roosevelt. $2.60 per 100 : $20.00 per 1000. Octoroon. $5.00 per 100 ; $(0.00 per 1000. Ualielm. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SCARLET Estelle. (2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Cardinal. $6.00 per 100. Red LawBon. Ours Is a much better scarlet than Is usually sold for Red Lawson. $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. Scarlet Maceo. $3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED. Mrs. M. A. Patten. $1.0) a 100; $25.00 a 1000- Variegated Lawson. $6.00 a 100 ; $50.00 a 1000 COLEUS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Verschaffeltli. Standard Crimson. Golden Queen. Standard yellow. Fire Brand. Bright Maroon. Lord Palmer- aton. Dart maroon. Oaeen Victoria. Cardinal red with distinct 'golden border. Beckwith's Gem. Center velvety maroon bordered with red, the edge green, changing to crt'amy yellow at point of leaf. Fancy Varieties . A fine stock of about twenty kinds. Prices of al)ove by express, 60 cents, per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Golden Bedder. Golden yellow— the old orlg. Inal, true to name. Hero. Dark maroon, nearly black. Messey. Dwarf, pearl white and silver green- Ageratnm. Stella Gurney, dwarf blue. Pearl of Orange. A combination of red and gold. Prices of the above by express, 75 cents per 100; $6.00 per 1.000. Out of 2>,i pots. In May, $2.00 per lOO; $15.00 per 1,000. Princess Pauline. A combine of blue and white In same flower. Boston Ferns. 2»a In. pte. $4.00 per 100. Salvia. Splendens, tall standard, one of the best. Bonfire. Medium dwarf, very gooJ. CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND .SCARCE VARIETIES. W^liite. White Shaw. Yellow. Dime. Cahuzac. Meretham Yellow. Pink. Marlon Neivell. All mid-season. From 21.; In. pits, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2)4 In. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $26 00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $!.00 per 100; $16.00 per lOOO. White. Early— George 8. Kalb, Polly Rose, WUlowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mrs. H. Robloeon.Nlveus, Alice Byron. Late— Mrs. McArthur, W. H. Ohadwlck. Pink. Early— Olory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink, Ivory, J. K Shaw, Adela Mrs. Perrln, A J. Balfour, Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Llger. Late — Maud Dean. Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Yellow. Early— Monrovia. Mld-Seaeon.— a. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Golden Gate, Late— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. Rleman. Red. OulUngfordll. Bronze. Rate Broomhead. Boston Ferns, 2^^ in- pots, $1 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerii . 2 In pts. $3 per 100, $25 per 1000. 2>a In. pots, repotted from 2 In. pts. $4.60 per 100, $40 per 1000. STEVIA. Rooted cuttings February and later, 76c. per 100 ; from 2 Inch pots $2.60 per 100. SMILAX. 2 V Inch pots, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. Cromwell, Conn. As soon as the weather becomes a little settled, A. N. Pierson will begin the erection of a rose house to hold about ten thousand plants. This %vill be devoted entirely to grafted Killarney and will be in addition to the three houses which he has at present. This rose can be grown with Bride and Bridesmaid and thrives well under the treatment given them. One of the best and most productive houses on the place this Winter is one of Killarney that was dried off and cut back last Summer and carried over. It has done so well and come into crop so strong and full each time, that Mr. Pierson has decided, contrary to his custom, to run it through a third Winter. The cut from this house, this season, has been much in excess of what it was a year ago, and the plants show no signs of running out, each new crop being larger and. if possible, better than the preceding ones. Richmond too, will be given plenty of space another year. Three or four houses, holding from, twelve to fifteen thousand plants, will be devoted en- tirely to this rose. Only grafted stock will be used, as it has been plainly demonstrated the past year that plants grafted on to the manettl produced better stems, fuller blossoms and broke lower and oftener than those grown on their own roots. That they derive strength from the hardy Irish manetti stock is a fact that can be no longer questioined. Edward W. Breed landscape gar- dener and florist of Clinton, Mass., was a visitor in town last week. Mrs. A. N. Pierson and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pierson, will sail from New York, on Saturday, for the Bermudas to be absent several weeks. H. M. Washington, D. G. News Notes. The dinner given to the President by Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte was something unique being given on board the U. S. Ship Mayflower. The main cabin which is thirty-two feet long and twenty feet wide was a veri- table bower of American Beauty roses, potted plants of white lilac and Japan- ese crab apples in full bloom. The table was decorated with violets and orchids on a ground of Farleyense ferns: arranged in three mounds taper- ing oft to the edge of the table. This . unique decoration was done by J. H. small & Sons. George H. Brown is busy making plans for the decorations for the wed- ding of Miss Alice Roosevelt which promise to be on a very elaborate scale. At the dinner party on Friday, Feb- ruary 9 given by the President to National Republican Committee, the table and house decorations were of daffodils, ferns and palms. Lily of the valley was used for corsage bouquets. On February 12 a dinner was given in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt's birth- day. The table decorations and corsage bouquets were of Killarney roses, the house decorations being plants of rhododendrons. Azalea mollis, cinera- rias and tropical plants. J. Wise Byrnes has resigned from the Botanic Gardens to accept a position on the staff of the Washington and Norfolk Steamboat Co. Visitors at the National Capitol were James T. Scott representing F. R. Pierson Co., Fred Bauer of Govanstown, W. A. Manda of Orange, New Jersey. Lilac is plentiful, the market being flooded with both white and purple. American Beauty roses are in great de- mand this week and will be so for the next ten days. JOS. A GAUGES. Cincinnati, O. News ol the Week. We are now having beautiful but cold weather. At this writing, the buildings near the Methodist Book Concern are burning entailing a loss of probably hundreds of thousands of dol- lars. The A. Sunderbruch Sons' Florist store is in the immediate neighborhood, but reports state the fire under control. Saturday afternoon last was held the rose exhibit at the Cincinnati Florists' Society's rooms in the Flower Market, and it was the best rose show we have yet had. While the display was not large, the quality of the stock was superb. Sunderbruch & Meyers carried off both first prizes for Bride and Bridesmaid. Weiland & Ohiinger, New Castle. Ind., won second, also second on Mme. Abel Chatenay and third on Uncle John: they took first on general diSplay. Peter Reinberg, Chicago, was first on American Beauty, third on Bride and Bridesmaid, first on Ivory, Meteor and Uncle John. Mme. Abel Chatenay was in bad shape; in fact, this exhibit showed the effects of travel and the roses were not properly selected, several bullheads being in the collection. Exhibitors should be more careful in selecting their stock. The Minneapolis Floral Co. had two vases of Miss Kate Moulton up for the S. A. F. medal, and it scored high but will have to be exhibited again. This rose, I believe, has a future; the flowers arrived in splendid condition and are still fine at this writing: stems 4 feet long, color on the order of that of Madame Testout: inclined to be a little single, but a fine shipper and keeper. large and fragrant. Aristocrat carnation was sharing honors with the roses, and did not seem to lack for admirers. Hundreds of people crowded the rooms all after- noon, and even at closing time some were still coming in at 8 p. m. The meeting of the society was well attended and a vote of thanks extended to all exhibitors with an invitation to come again. Committees were appointed to ar- range for the banquet to be given March 10 at the time of our carnation meeting, and we expect fully one hun- dred people at that time; the exhibit will be worth your while to come and see as we expect to have all the new and interesting sorts here upon that occasion. Wm. Murphy, Albert Sun- derbruch, and Mr. Ohiinger are the hustling committeemen, and it's up to them to make the March 10 meeting a grand success. Trade is good and stock in fair sup- ply no change in prices. J. A. Valentine, of Denver, made us a short call on his way home. E. G. GILLETT. Louisville, Ky. News Notes. We are now, February 5, en- joying the coldest weather and the heaviest snow we have had this Win- ter, but as the sun has been bright we have not heard any complaints from the growers. Bowling has taken a strong hold on about one dozen of our most pro- gressive members and we enjoy the evenings devoted to this sport im- mensely. If there is a tournament at Dayton, C, in August next I believe we will be represented and that well. Speaking of bowling reminds me that the National Tournament of the American Bowling Congress will be held In Louisville beginning March 17, and great preparations are being made to entertain the army of bowl- ers. If any, of the many experts among the florists, are coming to the tournament and desire any Informa- tion about the city, or the arrange- ments, the writer will, to the best of his ability, be pleased to answer all Inquiries. AUGUST R. BAUMER. EVERY FLORIST NEEDS THIS POCKET TOOL CHEST 9 Tools in One Devine Wonder Knife You need this every dkj. Every tool doee a toore full work— not a play th'ne. Butlt for practical h nd service, yet weighs no more than ordinary 3 b'ade bnlfe Eaailv carried. Blade 85 carbon cutlersBteel. Otlier tools as follows; Leather Punch, Wire Pliers, Screw l»rlver, Swedgrlng: Awl, Wire Cutters. Alligator Wrench, Screw Bit, Hoof Hook. Cuts wire as easily as ordinary 8-lnch pllera. Every tool just as strong and useful. Hoof hrto'k hae a hundred uses. We want Agents. Show the knife to your friends. It sells itself. Price $1.25 each. Remit for one to-day. Money back if not satisfied. Reference: Colum- bia National JiuJik. Devine Specialty Co.oept.sindianapolis, Ind. UentloD Tbe florlBts* Bzcbaoge when writing. '%.. VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold ; also rooted runners from Harle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Se'l Rhlnelieck, N. Y. Uentlon The FlorlBta* Elxcbanse when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. U<>nt|nn The FlnrUtR' Rxchanec when wrltlnc REED tt KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and p| ^DlfiTtt' ttllDDI ICG Oalax Leaves and Manntaoturers of rk\^nl9 I O 9w~~klRO Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for OaldweU'a, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smllax. Uentlon The Florists* Excbsnse when writing. February 17, 1906 The Hlorists' Exchange 219 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlssloD Merchants In CUT FLOWERS OeCnlDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Sqaare Ueotlon tbe rioiists* Bxcbange wben writing. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4688 Main. ConsigninentB pol iclted. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. u*-QtIoB tbe noriflts* Bxeban^ wbeo writing BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Commibbion Dealebs in CUT PLOWERS 55-57 West 26tli St, (bu'iI^). New York Telephone Oall, 830 Madison Sq. Mention Tbe Florists' Bxcbange wben writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 40 WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone. 3870-3I7X Madison Squmrc GROIVE^RS, ATTENTION! Always }!eady to Keoeive Fuie Stoi-k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 AVest 39th .Street 'Pbone, r,r,l Madison s.iimre. NETlV YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orchids ICKtal.lisiii-d 1K.^H »ent1on The FlorlBtg' Exchange when yrlttpg. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The Vriiolesale Florist of fft-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1666 Madleon Square ilentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. HICKS & CRAWIiUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in PLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76>78 Court Street Phone, 3660-3661 Miln BROOKLYN, N. Y. ktentlon Tbe Florlste' Bxcbange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Uentlon tbe Florlatt' Bxcbange when wrttlng. WILLIAM H. KUE6LER Wholesale Oommleslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willoughby St.. '•""SlSr&ain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. \footlon The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 WEST 30tK STR.EET NKW YORK ConBlgiiments .'^ollritfd. Telephone ; 280 JIadlBon Sq. Uentlaa tbe norlati' Biebaace when writing. JAMES McMANUS SH^^J^^Zl 50 W. 30th St.. Niw York msinHnua HadiaonsaoHe au Hi ouin «ii| nsw i uties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF N/^>^. ALWAYS ON HAND A SPECIAI.XV. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NCW YORK Open every Morning at .Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposee to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention The Florists' ExcbanRe wben writing. A. L YOUNG & GO. WNOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3560 Madison Square. Conslgnmente of choice cut flowera solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange wben writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Teltiilioiie CiiU; '.lay Ma'iiaon .^'iiiiire. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Bxcbange when writing. Telephone, SQ'/il Madison Stiuare EHtabllHhed 1801 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Conslsrutuents of First Class Stock Solicited. J.K.Men Telephone Call* 756 Madison Square Mpntloo Tbe Florists' Exchange wbwi writing. < ««, iS * "^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY wholesau^commiss.on Receiver anti Shipper of all varieties of Cnt Flowers Telephones,2200 and 2201 MadlsonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wloiesaie Prices of Cut Flowers, Hew Yoik. Feh. is, 1906. Prices t|aote1adi«on Square Bdw. C. Horan S5 West 28th St., INEW^ YORK TELEPHONE, I462-M63 nADiSON SQUARE CUT FUONVERS AT WHOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLiCiTED 49 West. 29th Street., New York TELF.I-H-.NR: W«W MAMSi.N .SyCARE MpDtlon The Floriate' Bhichange when writlog. J.Selisman Joseph J. Levy JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesaie Fiorists 56 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 IVIadison New Yorl<. Opposite New rork Cut Flower Company Mention The Florists* Exchange when writinff. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- ments Solinted. Telephone! 8864 Matllson Square FlL.VNli H. TKAENI'LI CiJAKl.F.S SlHKNCK TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWKR EXCHANGE Telephone r TSS QnJ T»9 .MADISON BQCAKE 0«tN.'^I''.NMKNrs .^i.M.'ITEI' Uentlon ne llarlits' ■xchaan wbea wrlUw. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: MCIM464 M.iDISON SQUAKE MentloB the FlorletB' Bichang* whe» wrltlpg. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 Madlsoa Square consignments ol Clolce Flowers solfcltci UentloD The Florleta* Exehance wtaea Wfitlnt. 220 The Plorists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^"^rn^K.f.^^oSl^r"^^-'* DOVBLB VIOLETS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLO'WERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Pliiladelpliia Uentlon The Floriata' Excbanee when wrltlog. SAMUEL S. PENMOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia IfentloD Tlie Florists' ElxcbanKe when wrltine- Extra Choice VALLEY at $4.00 per 100; special price for yearly contracts. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 504 Liberty Avenue, MTe have the NOVELTIES and STAPLES BEArTIES ROSES PITTSBURG, PA. ^1?J!#?'<"'« Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. MIGNONETTE PANSIES BABY PRIIHROSES VIOLETS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS LILIES ROMAN HYACINTH BOX-WOOD SPRAYS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Ilet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Al^rays on Hand Telephone: i-J2 2r.-A. U«Dtlon The Floriata' Bxchanfe when writing. 1 ^ \ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. /M PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wholesale Florists I5l6-r8 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Flowers. Open EvenlngB until 8. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver ROSES,PALMS,CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PLANTS Market and 49lhSts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florista' Exchange when wrtttng. I Mention Th« norUt»' Eieh«n»« _whMl_WTJgii«. CALL ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROMPT OELIVEBY Carnatlons.Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac 1} South 16tb Street. PHILADELPHIA Uentlon Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. -wi3L.r> s3yniL-A_:x: -a^itid e-a_ster lilies •prompt Reports** Business hours: 7 A. M. to 8 P.M. W^HOLESAI^B AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1221 FII^BBBT ST., PHILA., FA DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Camattona a ■Specialti' No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Kerstone *Pfaonea. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 EiostoD Buffalo Feb. 12, 1906 Feb. 13, 1906 10 00 to CO.OO 91.00 to «0.00 10.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 8,00 to 12.00 e.oo to 8.00 4.00 to to to to 6.00 10 15.00 i.OO to ... to to to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 2.00 to a.oo to 2.00 to 3.00 to to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3,00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 .7S to l.EO :o 60.00 to 10.00 to 12.60 to to to to to 10.00 to 12.50 to 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to i.OO to 10.00 to 12.50 .35 to .60 .50 to to to to Detroit Feb. 11. 1906 50.00 30.00 15.00 00 12.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 50 40.00 10. OO 10.00 .76 2.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 60 75 to 61.00 to 50.00 to 25.00 to 16.00 to 15.00 to 12.00 to B.OO to 6.00 to 12.00 to to 16.00 to to COO to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4 00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 18.00 to 12.60 to to to to to to 16.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 16.00 to .76 1.00 to 40.00 to to to 10.00 to 12.50 to Cincinnati Feb. 11, 1906 to .... to 6.00 6.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 12.00 to ... to 50.00 2.O0 Co 2.60 to to 1.00 4.00 to to to to to to to 1.00 to 2.00 40.00 to 60.00 15.00 to 45.00 to 12.60 to to to to to to 18.00 to 18.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to 16.00 to .75 to to to to 35.00 1 3 i 25.00 to ; to ] 6.00 to 8.00 to ] to to to 4.00 to to 6.0C to 1 to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to .... to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 A. Beauty, fancy— epeclal '* extra No. 1 " CuUb & Ordinary Bride, 'Maid, tancy-Bpeclal.. 4a " extra 2 '• No. 1 g " No. 2. £ Golden Gate I K. A. Victoria I Liberty Meteor >■ Perle ORCHIDS — Cattleyas ( Inferior gradea, all colore White Names and Varieties ^Standard ,SVabibtieb ^Plnk. ■Red Yellow & Tar... White Pink Red Yellow & Tar.. gTANCT ^{•ThehlgheBt ID fn'adesof 6> Stand. Tar.) L Novelties.. Adiantdm AsPARAQUB, Plum. & Ten " Sprengeri, bunches.. Call AS Chkysanthemums, ordinary " fancy Dahllas Daisies Gladiolcs Lilies, Harrlsll •' Longlflorum Lilt or THE Vallet Miomonettb, ordinary " fancy SUILAX Violets, ordinary " fancy nilwaukee Feb. 5, 1906 18.00 12.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.U0 6.00 4.O0 4.00 20.00 20.00 to 26.00 to 20.00 EO 16 00 to 8.00 to lO.OO to 8.O0 to 6 00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to I to 8.00 to to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6 00 to 6.00 to to 1.00 to 80.00 to 30.00 to 13.60 to to to to to to to 16.00 to ) to 8.00 to 2 00 to 4.00 to 20.00 to .60 to .76 to to .76 PblI'delphIa Feb. 7, 1906 to 51.00 to 30.00 to 8.00 to to 12.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to to .... to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to ... to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 35.00 to to 10.00 to to to .... to 2.00 to to 12.60 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 13.60 to to .75 to to to to 75.00 60.00 25.00 12.60 20.00 16.00 12.00 8.00 15.00 30.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.60 75.00 3.00 is'.bo 6.00 3.00 4.00 16.00 .60 1.00 PIttsburt Feb. 16, 1906 01.00 40.0U 16.00 6-00 6.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 .76 1.60 1.60 1.60 to 70.00 to 51.01) to 20.00 to 8.00 to 13.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8 00 to to 16.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to to to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 .76 31.00 16.00 12.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 1.76 to 60.00 to 36.00 to 16.00 to .. 1.00 12.60 1.00 2.00 12.60 50 to to to to to to 16.00 to 4.00 to 3 00 to 4.00 to 16 00 l.CO to to to to 1.26 at. LouU Feb. 12. 1906 ).00 35.00 to 40.00 2l'.00 to 3 J.OO 10.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8. 00 8.00 to lu 00 5.00 to 0 00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to to to 4.00 to to ... to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.50 to 2.60 to to to 36.00 to 50.00 26.00 to 75.00 8.00 to 10.00 to to to to to .... to to to 2.00 to 5.00 to 13.60 to 16.00 40 to .50 .. to ... to ... to .. to 2.00 200 2 01 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 iibo 3.00 4.00 i.OO Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrljil Brides, 'Maids American Beauties NA/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL cur FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Camots Orchids Valley Carnation Can fanilsh at short notice. Price according to (inallty of goods. Long Distance Teieplione 6267 and (;2f^ Men'lon The Florists' Eicbange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES G. 6. POIHH 60. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Uentlon The Florists* Exohmge when "vritlng. H. G. BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention Tbe Florist.' Elschange when writing. 20,000 American Beauty Rose Cuttings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; American Beauty, 2'< In., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 ; also 5000 one year old Beauty Rose Bushes, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. Will exchange above for Grafted Bridesmaids, Liberty and Richmond. THE WORCESTOR CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. iLTON i HUNKEL CO. WHOI,ESAI,E FLORISTS and FI,ORISTS' SUPPHES Marmfii.'tliii-is of WIKF. liKSICNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'lione, Main 874. P.O. IJox liJ3 GHeS.g.SGHHEFFEBFLORBLGO. Wholesale Department ONLY COMMISSION HOUSE HERE High quality Wanted. Best market in the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo Uentlon The FlorUts' Exchange when writing. Our Credit i inlormatloii List For .January contains 101 pages. It gives ratings on over 5000 persons in the trade and is the biggest thing of the Isind Lssued. Send us $10 now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New York City. Upntlon the Floristn' RxobanffP when wrftlnr Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FlorigtB* Sapplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list pift^hlirn PA and prices on large orders, rii louui \^^W'%M. UentloD the Flortati' Bzchaoffe wtaeo writloi Headquarters in Western New Yort For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLORItTB- BUPPLICS AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 EllicottSt. BUFFLAO, N.Y. GITE us A TBIAL WE OAN PleABE Y ^ MeptioD The Floriate' Exchange when writing. Uentlon the riorlsta' FILM LEIVES Fresh cut day o! ship- ment $6.00 a 1000, or $3.61) for 500. Freight paid to New York. Needle PlDee. Florida Mose. Pine Cones, Perpetnated PrIidb. Florida N atu ra I Products Co , So. Jacksonville P. 0., Florida. Bxcbanffe wb^n wrlilns jTlG BnenciiD GarDatioo Trice, $3.50 A. T. DE LA HARE PTC. & PUB. CO.. Ltd. I 2 Duane Street, New York Mention Tlie Florlsti' Bxchange when writing. February 17, 1908 The Florists' JExchange 221 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>A/ERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, Shipping orders our Specalltj 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICA60 Ifentlon The Florists* Bhcchanse when wrltlog. CHA$.W.McHELLAIt Orchids FANCY VALLEY. ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QREENS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago MeotloD The FlorlBts* Excbange when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Gut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Conslirninents Solicited Mention the Florlats* Szchanfe wbea wTltlns- BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE riOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CniCAOO Iffentlon The Rorlati* Exohanre when wrltlnr. GEO. REINBERG Kri} Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We win take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt Attention, SI Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Ifentlon Tlie Florists* Exchaose when wrltlog. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET. ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention Tbe Florists' Ezohaiiffe when writlnf. E. G. HILL CO. 'Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA UenttOD The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog HOW TO GROW PSHROOIQS A practical treatise of instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price, ... lo cents. A. T. De la Mare prg. & Pob. Co., 2-8 Duane St., New York. Uebtloo The riorUts' BzcbanKe when writing. CniFFON 4,6, 10 13 I and 18 inch, all colors | Write for Prices. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 RIBB0N5 Inch to 5 inch, all color*. All Florists' Supplies. No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Siqitti'sGlirgsaiitlieniunilllapl PRICE 25 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPT6.ANDPUB.C0.Ltll 8-8 Duane Street, NEW YORK E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SofltliiiiD Villi Siiai And Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Uention The Florists' Exohauga when wrltlnc. A. L. FORTUNES, 431 State St., New Haven, Conn. DEALER IN Daif ifer Ferns and Galax l«eaves. Dagger feme are eelect- dagger ferns ed A, 1 stock, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on large orders Extra quality 7£c. per 1000. Galax leaves. bronze or green, 75c. per 1000, $7 00 per case ot 10.000. Mention tbm Florista' Exchange when wrltloa Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-8 Duane St..N1.nof.ctarer».i ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, new yorh SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only. Meallon The Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH. MARION, N. C. Sold In New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia, S.8. Pennock; Providence, Reonle,.^ Pino; Buffalo. Wm. F. Kastlng; Oleyeland, Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ; Scran ton, Scranton Florist Supply Co. ; Pittsburg, Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut I'Mower Exchange; Cincinnati, C. E. Oritchell; Baltimore, Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton, Ont., Dale Estate. Uention "Die Florista* Bxetaanire when writinf. Kalamazoo, Mich. Trade Notes. Comparing the last month's busines.s with that of .January last year show.-s that on the whcjlc a .small increase is noted; and as funeral work so far this year has not been very brisk the gain noted should be en- couraging for the season. Weather conditions have not been Ideal tor several weeks now. and present in- dications point to a continuance of daik cloudy weather; still the length- ening days will cut some figure now, and we may liiipe for mrjie bracing weather before long. This is what we are needing badly, for although the mild season has been light on the coal pile I hardly think it has been good for the plants. Nevertheless, some good colored llowers, both in roses and carnations, ai'e coming in, the color- ing ot Enchantress and Prosperity carnations being remarkably fine. The Bridesmaid roses at Van Boc- hove's are also excellent in color as well as size. The Richmond rose is a delight to look at, and has earned a place as one ot the "real good things." which are so scarce in the introduc- tions now-a-days. William C. Cook, now with the Dunkley Floral Company, is get- ting the place in order, and says he means to restore the old time prestige to this place which is the first florist's plant established in the city and at one time the leader in things floricultural. McKinley Day here cut no figure tills year no carnations being observ- able on the street. I think, however, this was from the lack of proper ad- vertising. S. B. JOHN KREIIMEYEftS SiONS COe. MIAMI AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. ^Vhole^ale Growere of CUT FLOAVERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CI1ICAG0 kdentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stock, fall weight, eo-lb. case, t7.00; 26-lb case $3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; »3.76 per 6000. LBUCOTHJ. Y. Mention The Florlitt* Exohanse when writAns, mam flower pots Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate I'jO 7 ill. potB in crate8,$4.20 00 8 " " a.ou HAND MADE 48 0 ill. pots in crate, $3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 n " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 1214 " " 4.80 6 10 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same pri<'e as pote. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowt-re, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent. olT tor cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuitustKoIker A^*on(s-^^fc'ta.,8I Iturclay St.,N.Y.CIty Mention Th« FlorUti* Exohaus* when writing. PRiis Durable"! HAN RJNI CYPRESSi SlASH BAr^S UP TO 32 FEETOR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUlLDrUG M^BiTERIAt MEN FURMISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN D^SXRCD SfetKi for our Circmatis. fTHE^TS+ea^rr^ lumfa^^ (^^ N EPRMgETt sB 0 STOM.^fejAS5 A STIC A USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 1T0 Fulton St., NEW VORK ~ SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTE£EN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE FLANTSUSEOrORfUMICATION ORSPRAYINCMOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN 0«t M NIKOIttK NICOTINE MFe. CO., St. LonU, Mo. MODERN GREENHOUSES I now have facilities for manufacturing and building the latest and most improved type of | RON FRAME and SASH BAR greenhouses. Houses I guarantee will satisfy you both in quality and price. Advise me as to your requirements and I will send you an estimate. FRANK VAN ASSCHB, (Formerly Supt. tor Weathered) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY. FirTrtDY .FuitonS RoS9 rrttlUKI,! jerse>;Clty. N Ave Mention The Flcrlsts* Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented Deceuiber 27th, 1898. Send Tor Catalogue. Oarland'e Gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market, Mention The Florists* Eichange when writing. rilE JENNiN(iS IMPROVED IRON GU1TER PATENT IRON BtNCR flHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W, CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIAc PA UeDtlon The Florlste* Exchange when writing. BIHD FOB OIBOCLIBS Siicc«B8orft to JSNNINOS BBOA EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Qet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Uentlon Hie Florliti' ICxctaange when wrltlns. IKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) THeORIGINALANDGENUme ^ Nl(;OMrUNI(iANr WIOELV IMfTATED BUT NEVER EQUAUO NlfORHMpAMfSEfKIlRl OONT VtCPT IMFCRIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS tesopLRCASE or TWELVE BOJIES. rJIICOTINE MFG.CO. 5T. LOUW. MO^) HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUHY a Specialty C. S. "WEBER ^ •■ COO 1()C') 3 5 00 BOO 3^6 5.80 5004 4.50 820 5 4.61 144 6 " 3.10 For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates Ireely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW yORK Mention tbe Florlata' Exchange wben writing. rHi llorticultural Architects and Builders Kearnev Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Purliose for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sa8h and Framea, Iron and Wood Frame Bencheg, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Qreenhouae Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent g«ts onr Catalog: 6IBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Plorlits* Exchange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ot Flower Pots is larger than any concern in tbe Worid Oar Stock Is always Large and Complete Main OfTlcs and Factory, ;13 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouse*: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. February 17. 1906 The Hlorists' Exchange 223 We Design Houses; To meet th^Ir cultural requlrementa. u-^lngonly the vp>rv highest grade ot Uulf Cypress in thelrconsiruotion. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, tor his special purpose, and location. It you contemplate building, write as. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE ^ HOT=BEDSASH, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings,Etc , Etc. LocKbANi> Lumber Co. . LOCKI?AND»0. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. WHAT? " What,— boy material from an outside firm? Not I." "For twenty years I have purchased my greenhouse material at home and know what I gfet." Even with that kind of a florist we would like to discuss greenhouse construction. We would like to tell him why our material is better and how he can grow better plants by having houses that are built in the right way. If you are interested write us. John C.Moninpr Co. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Ui>nl1oB Tb** FInrtPt*' Kzrhanrr when wrltlnie SATISFACTION ^^ ^'^Is'lJe^l.^/l^luanty JOHNSTON HEATING CO., ■ 133 Broadway, New York Mention The norlsts' Btiehange when wrltlBg. er'p"^^ss GREENHOUSE MATERIAL PIPE "^^ Hol Bed SasH FITTINGS OUR COMPETITORS BEGIN WHERE WE LEAVE OFF with aquartorcenturystart of llifin.weare I still kenn tor Improvement, butouresper- len'-« keeps us Irom adding [oollsh trills to | TANK and TOWER PLANTS W.E. C A I.D WELL CO., Louisville, Ky MMBEBI^gB^rniYiiTriiMiwgi KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO IgparalDS T»/ln Section Si JACOBS & SONSi flushing AVE. Everything Furnished for Building Brooklyn, N.Y. Uentlon Hie Ftorlsts' Bxchange when wTltlng. Boilers made of the bestof material, shellflrebox (heeta and heads of eteel. water space all around front, Bides and back). Write for information. Uentlon The Florlata' Btzchsnse when wrltlns. Holds Glass Firmly See the Point IS" PEERLESS Glszlner Tolntu »re the beat. Nrt rij;hn nr Iffta. Box < l.OOO pi-'iul* 75 018. poilpfttd. DENRT A.DRREB. 114 Chntnnt 81., Phllk., Pft. ^ ; Mention The Florlstt' B»ehange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Holler bearing, Belf-oilinK de- vire automatKi stop, eolia link .Ualn make the IMl'KUVED ('HALl.KNiiK the most perfect apparatus iii the market. Write for catalogue and pricei liefore placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention The rioriflti* Exchange when writing. Mention The Floriati* Exchange when writing. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING V.lu..l.Cat.o^ao„MoaeroStea.a„a^Ho^^^^^^^ upon request. Address THE HERENDEBN MANCFACTnRINQ CO Dept. P. GENEVA, N. T. 39 Oortlandt Street. NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY. O. T rinan liOilwr. UBVO uoou anaii±v\* ."D v^v..^.^.^— « — Florists' Conventions. Have » record of 20 years. Over 26.000 In use. Selltng Agents : EDW. S. DEAN. Bloomington. 111. E. K. BARR. La Orosse. W lleotlaa tb« nartiti' liebance whe« wrlttnt. 224 The Plorists' Hxchange February 17, 1906 \tmtrK m» cjHAuxiVt: am* MUCEa Mention The Florists* Excbange when writing. | WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS SPRENOERII, Hi in. pots, $1.60p6rdO2..»10.00a 100; strong, 31n. POts,76o. perdoz., $6.00 per 100; 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPAK.4lUIIS COMOKENSIS, 3 in. pots, 76c per doz.; »6.00perl00. ASPAKAUUS PHJMOSrs,31npots, 75c. per doz. .SS.UOper 110. ACALTPHA,2ln. pots. 60cper doz.,J3.00 per 100. ABUTlI-ONSAVlTZlI.Sln. pots. 75c. perdoz., «&.00per 100; 2 In. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. CLEM AXIS PASICUlATA, 4 In. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots. 75c. per doz., $3.00 per luo. CLEMATIS, large fid. 2 year old plants, $3.00per doz. DAISY, Queen Alexandra, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $S 00 per 100; 214 in. pots, SOc. per doz., $3.00 per 100. I>IlACAENA,indivisa,5 in. pots, 92.00 per doz. EUONYMIIS, golden variegated, 2ii in. pots, 60c perdoz,, $3.00 per 100. EUONFMUS, radicans, var.. 2>^ in pots, SOc per doz., $3.00 per lOu. FUCHSIAS, 4 vailetles, 2 in. pots, SOc. per doz., »3.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 2H In. pots, SOc. per doz., $3 00 per 100, HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in; pots, SOc doz., $3.00 per 100. MOON VINES, blue and wliite, 2)^ in. pots.SOc doz,. $3.00 per 100. MEjEMBKYANTHEMUMS, coidif. var., 2 In. pots, SOc. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. PRIUCLA OBCONICA, 2!^ In. pots, SOc. per doz., $3.00 per lOO; 4 in. potrt In bloom, $1.00 per doz, GERANIUMS K.C. from pots: Nutt, John Doyle. Mme. Theabaud, LaFavorlte, and other standard varities.$2.00 per 100. SHASTA BAISJES, 2>^ in. pots, SOc per dcz. X $3.00 per 100; seedlings from flats. $1.00 per 100. SWAINSONAalba,2in pots.SOc. per doz:, $3 0 per 100. BOOTED CUTTINGS. COLEDS VEBSHAFFELTII, and fancy varieties, 7Sc per 100 from soil; from sand. 5tc per 100. Heliotropes, Fuchsias, 4 var. Feverfew, Cu- pheas. Scarlet Sage, Agtratums, Verbenas, Alter- nantlieras, 3 var., Swalnsona alba, Abutilon Sav- itzii, any of these well rooted cuttings 75c per ICO C PISPLF lltb A Roy Streets, w. KIOKkK, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlne. The^ Standard Ventilating Machinery The orifrinal machine with self- oiling ciipa ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gntter, over six miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the maxket. The Standard Retnrn Steam Trap has no equal for Fimplicity or its workings. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD, YoungstowD, 0, UenttoD the Florists* Bzcbanjre when writing. SUPPOSE YOU BUY THE MATERIALS ONLY, FOR YOUR GREENHOUSE FROM US Now about erecting it, — you'll Jo it with the help of local carpenters. You want plans that are intelli- gent, not a lot of drafting room technical points put down on a blue print in a complicated kind of way. We understand that you want to understand our plans, — so they are made that way. BURNHAM-HITCHINGS-PIERSON CO. and Greenhouse Designers Manufacturers Boston Brancli 819 TREMONT BUILDING When you order, don't ask for anything but strictly sap free, selected cypress. We have but the one kind. BUT ORDER NOW. 1133 Broadway, cor. 26tii su. N.Y. FlfwUtB* Rxrhanr' whPB wHtlDff READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever Bred, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Caelson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY n. G. SooLLAT, Mgr. Established 42 Tears MentloD The Florists* Eichange when writing. I .i* JS ji J!* .^ jsi j^ j!L,ftl.j!C*CrfC..S« ^ A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal Dcsigns mPORTER AND DIALfR IN rLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '''r.irsitf^i'' NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS : 404, 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th St WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE ' £ Ueotlon TUe T'orUts' Bxcbaage wbeD writing. NICDTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver. Proof of this on Request THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., (p. R Palethorpe Co., Succesat rs) K.>^, kteonon Tbe FlorlBta' BxchaQge wbeo wrlttnc DOES IT PAY to give lliat J*\J\J Caladium Esculentum Sound center shoots ready now. Price f.o.b. N. Y. Do2 $0.30 $0.50 $0.75 JOO J.50 3.00 5.00 1000 12.50 25.00 45.00 Caladium, fancy leaved, doz., $1.50; 100 SJO.OO, 25 named kinds. TUBEROSES, Dwarf Pearl, hand picked, 85c. per 100, |7. 00 per 1000. QLOXINIA. Doz. 100 Best mixed $0.45 $3.00 Separate colors 50 3.25 TUBEKOUS BEQOMAS. Doz. 100 lOOO Single mixed SO 25 $2.00 $18.50 Separate colors 35 2,50 22.50 Double separate colors .55 4.00 38.00 Double mixed 50 3.75 35.00 VQughan's Flower Seeds Are all new crop. Selected for Florists' uie. We allow a discount of 10 per cent, for cash with order on Flower Seeds. Send for our book tor florists; It will save you money. SEEDS BULBS PLANTS SUPPLIES KauQliaii^ee^tore CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, lU. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTON RoDcrt Craig wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in 100 Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at all the Shows. Craig Wins »" the Wholesale fVlarket. Craig Wins »" the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Monev Producer. Craig Wins as a Crower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND FAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and FILLING ALL ORDERS on TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 6.00 for 50 12.00 for iOO $25.(0 for 250 50.00 for 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company 5 °/o discount tor casli wllft oraer QUEENS, N. Y. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 233 226 The Plorists' Exchange I Fresh Seed Crop 1905 Asparagus Sprengeri, .100 Beeds 20c., 1000, T.^ic Asparatfus Plum. Nanus, 100 seeds 70c., 1000, $C.50 Ageratum Tom Thumb, blue tr. pkt., .10 Alyssum Little Gem " .10 Asters, Queen Market, leading variety " .15 Begonia, Vernon, dark bronze foliage " .25 Lobelia, Crystal Palace, compact, true " .25 Petunias, choice mixed, striped and blotched .. " .25 Salvia, Firebrand. " .25 Verbena, dwarf mixed " .25 BULBS Begonia, white, red, rose, or yellow, per 100, $3.00 mixed " 2.50 Tuberoses, dwarf Double Pearl per 1000 8.00 Liiiiim Auratum per 100, 8.00 Lilium Spec, alba " 9.00 " *' rubrum *' 8.25 Caladium Esculentuni, small, $5.00 per 100, medium, $8.00 per 100. STERILIZED SHEEP MANURE Free from weed seeds, a natural stimulant, $1.25 a 100 lbs.; $11. al^^ton: $20. a ton WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulion SU, New York __^ MentloQ The Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. ESTABLISHED 1802 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS $5.00 per 1000 Seeds. Reduced price oa large quantities. Our Wholesale price list for Florists and Market Gardeners Is now ready for mailing and will be sent free on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS REVOLITTA STEMS J. M. THORBURN & CO. (Late of 15 John Street) 36 Courtlandt Street, New York. Meptlon the Flortats' Exchange when writing. ASTERS Vick's Violet King Vick's Branching Vick's Daybreak Vick's Mikado Queen of the Earlies Write for our Aster circular. It gives full descriptions and prices. Pamphlet "How to Grow Asters Suc- cessfully " free with every order. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester^ N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those vyho plant for profit. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. PrinceBS Alice fltocba. TomatoeB Sterling Oafitle and Beet of .411. EngUah and Pure Cnltnre Mnehroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON. «r/o'?oTe'ir»' 114 Ohambers Street, MBW TOBK Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing. dOLOBED SEED BUBS FII.L, ITP ORDERS. We have millions of bags in stock and can fill any order immediately upon receipt. H(i[Diioii,le!ite[&lve!iCo. RICHMOND, VA. Mention the Florists' EJx change when writing. SHAMROCK ...IRISH. . Strong and fine plaDtB. Better order early. f4.00per 100; or 60ct8. per doz., by mall. XXX SEEDS Verbeua. Improved mammoth, the very flnest grown, mixed. lOOOseedB. 260. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds. 60c. Cyclamen Giganteuui. Finest Giants, mixed, 200 seeds, $l.(iO, Hk pkt., 60e. Phlox PuLulla Conipacta. Very dwarf and compact ; grand for pots ; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 26c. AlysBuni Coiupactam. The most dwarf and compact variety grown ; perfect little balls when grown In pots. Trade pkt. 26c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large- flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. SI. UO; half pkt. 60c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 6000 seeds, $I.0O : half pkt. &0c. Petunia. New Star ; from the finest marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 2&c, Salvia " Bonfire." Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds, 40c. GASH. Extra count ot seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RliPP, Stiireinanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. im SEE Di BULB SEND JfOR OATALOOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON ;»4« We«t I4th St., New Tork. MJhtlon the Florlsta' Bxchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's tha kind w« mak« — have been alnca "73. JAS. M, dRTANT, Engraving 'a'nit''prlntlng 708 Chestnut Street. PHIUDELPBIA. PA. , Write for our Catalogue Of Stock Engravings- I Mention the Florists' EJxchonge when writing. GOLD MEDAL STRAIN BEG0NIHS Tuberous Rooted doz. 100 1000 Single White $0.35 $2.50 $22..50 •■ Yellow 36 2.50 22.50 " Nankeen 35 2.50 22.50 " Pink 35 2.50 22. .'^^0 " Bose 35 2.50 22.50 " Red 35 250 22 50 " Dark Red 35 2.50 22.50 ■' Salmon 35 2.50 22.50 •' Orange 35 2.50 22.50 •' Mixed 30 2.50 22.50 doz, Double White 65 " Yellow 65 " Orange 65 " Rose 65 " Dark Bose 65 " Dark Bed 65 '■ Red 65 " Salmon 65 " Mixed 50 100 1000 5.00 45.00 5.00 45.00 5.00 45.00 5.00 45.00 5.00 45.00 5.00 45.00 5.00 45.00 5 00 45.00 4.00 35.00 For list of Seeds and other Bulbs, see previous issue. Also wholesale catalogue mailed on request. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, N. Y. Ifentlon The Florlati' Exchange when writing. SEED GROOVERS LE0N4RD SEED CO. cmcAOO Leading Onion Set Gro>v6r6 Large.st growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. Write for Prices. FLOWER SEEDS Mention llie Florist*' Bxrban£e when wiitlns NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS German grown in colors or mixeds Victoria Tr. pkt., 26c; ,i.iOz.,60c;oz.,$i.7. Victoria. Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c: ^ oz.,70c; oz., t2.6U Giant Comet. Tr pkt. 15c ; V oz. . 26c ; oz. .75c ; Ostrich Feather, Tr. pkt. 15c; >.i oz.. 3Uc; oz. Ji.uu Queen of the MarHet, Tr. pkt. ICc; u oz. 16c; iiz.. 4UC; PETUNIA: Sgl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained Calltornla Giants, each Tr. pkt 6fc; Dbl. Largo Flo. Fringed and Stained, Tr. pkt. SI. on VERBENA. HAMHOTH In colors or mtsed i, oz., 26c. oz.. 75c; SALVIA: Bonfire Tr. pkt. 25c; V oz.. 70c; oz., $2 6 nil: Nil, :■;, $J,lio per 1000. CHILDSII, N" 1. Sin. 0(1 ],er luio. ORIFLAMME, itaik. rich maroon. large open llo«i-v, liiiii; siiikes, $9.00 perl.OOO. DAHLIAS, lii.nhli-, i-hniee varieties, all classes, ihviil. -I iMi.t- iin ..lirlion, fi.m per 100. SPOTTED CALLA,, NL 1, $1..W per 100; one year .Sl.lin |.ci inn, S'.i iin |„ r inOO. TRITOIVIA GRANDIFLORA, strong, $.5.00'per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILY, s; nil ,„.r 1000. SINGLE TIGER LILY, .SJMin per 1000: one year liniii l.nll>li-ts, in nil p,.r 1000 SHASTA DAISY, J? in imts, $:).00 per 100 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, ii in. pots. $2..W prr inn G. VARIEGATA, a beautiful variegated trailer, liariiv as an oak. '24 in. pots, $.3 per 1000. WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, 3 years, strong. $15.00 Pi ■ in SUGAR MAPLE, .5 to 7 ft., $10.00 per 1000: 2 year sieillinsrs. 111 to IS inches, $4.00 per 1000; 10.000 $3r).(;K;i; 4 to s inches. $2.00 per imxi: in.ooo $ls.oo C-\SH Pr.EASE. l.i.sTs Fkee. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNA ROOTS Sound plump pieces, 2 to 3 eyes and more. OKCBID FLOWERED Per 100 Per 1000 Austria. &ft., golden yellow $2.00 $15.10 Alleuiaula, 6 ft., red and yellow. 2.00 15.00 Italia. 6 ft., Bcarlet and yellow.. 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Kate Gray, 6 ft., Bcarlet. . . . 4.00 35.00 PINK FLOAVEKEI> Martha Waslilnsrton, 3 ft., plnb 3.00 25.00 Loaige^ 5 ft., coral pink, 3 ft., pink 3.00 26.00 CRIMSON FLOWERED Chas. Henderson, 4 ft., crimson 2.00 15 00 Black Prince, 5ft., maroon 3.00 25 Ou SCAKLET AND YELLOW FLOWERED Florence Vaufirhan, 6 ft., yellow sp 2.25 18.00 Plerson's Premier, 3 ft., edged yellow 3.00 26.00 West Virginia, 4 ft. . for pots, new 5.00 45.00 BRON7.E FOLIAGE E^andale, i ft., cherry red 3.00 25.00 Black Beauty 5ft., new. 4.00 35.00 Bobusta. 6 ft., enormous leaves. 2.00 15.00 All kinds lulxed 1.50 12.00 Dahlias, fine dbl. for cut flowers 3.00 25 00 Cash with order. Pi ice li=itof Bulbs, etc. now ready. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltimore, Md. Mriitiuii thi' Fl.irisi.s' Mxeh: en wrilinj. NARCISSUS «"° DAFFODILS For Forcing and Outdoor Planting. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. Mention the Florists' Exchange wlien writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION 1^%-^ \, T. DE U MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD.. 2 10 5 Duanc St., New VOPK lientlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. February 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 227 JAPANESE FERN BALLS n to n iiiohi-s in diiiniL'ttT.. FRESH IMPORTATION. WELL-MADE AND IN SPLENDID CONDITION. Eacli. r'osli.iij.l. I'trDoz. Pir liKj Kii.h, I'.isti.iiiil. Per Doz. Per 100 Sim SVJ.fH.I 7 tn ',1 ilH'lll 2,", Balls at 100 rale. $2.25 $18.00 '^'^~^'~onlile. separate colors, same as above colors ■<>■'> 4.i'> 40.00 D.u.Mc. choice mi.xcd - » 4.00 M.OO GIANT FLOWERJNG GLOXINIAS. "''""'*"**'^''"n^eTdoz penoo Separate colors, Siiotted, Red, White, Blue, Red with White border, and Blue with White Border - $0.S0 $4.00 Choice mixed 40 3.M SEND FOR OUR LIST OF UP-TO-DATE SWEET PEAS. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrUlog. YOU WANT SEASONABLE STOCK ? Look up our Advertisements of Feb- ruary 3d and 10th. H. H. BERGER & CO. 47 Barclay St., - New York. Meptlon the Florists' Exchapge when writing. Have no trouble in making cuttings' and sow now the new real dwarf 0jiii[atDiiiiiiiii.eiDeiii!i[ Trade pkt. , 26c. 10 Trade pktB., $2.C0. O.V.ZH|(GEKJot)Okeii,K.J. ML-Dtlon the Flnriata' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 Ibe. ¥1.00; 100 lbs. ?8.00; 1000 lbs. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs, »6.00; ICOO lbs. *56.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. MpDtlon the Florists' Kycliangc whop writing. ML^tlROO^ 8PAWN Originators and growers of superior strainsof Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send tor our boolilet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, BIO. McDllon Uie Flnrlsts' Exchange when writing. WARNAARe>CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von 51on, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacintlis, Tulips, Peonias, etc. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FREESIA Refracta Alba and Hybrids Our Prices and Quality of 8tocl( Cannot Be Beaten. Also Grand Duchess O.valis, all colors. Bermuda Butterciips, single and double. Trilonias, I.\ias, Spar- axis, Chlidanthus Fragraus, Zephy- ranthus, Candida and Rosea, Ornitliogalura, Amaryllis Johnsonii and Belladonna. Our Bulbs \will be ready for de- llvery In June and Julv. R.ees &i Compere p. O. Address, No. 227R.D.NO. I, Lone; Beach, Cal. Mention llie Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Repreaentative and Grower of Grofi'S Hybrids, also other strains of merit. 'Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Moadowvala Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLIS ■We offer for immediate shipment or will hold until spring at the following prices, cash with order. Augusta No. I, Jf in. up, $20.00 per tCOO; No. 2, H in. to J f in., $16.00 per J 000. White and light mixture the finest in the countr-y; Sizes as above, No J, $J2.00 per tOOO; No. 2, $8.00 per 1000, Come and inspect the stock and see for yourself that our Gladiolus are the healthiest In the country. Bulbs guaranteed sound and up to measurement. Address all orders to— ROWEHL & QRANZ, HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' E.fchange when writing. 1905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED 100 1000 Plumosus Nanus BOc. $4.00 Sprengerl 15c. 1.00 All areenhouse Qrown. Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and 100 page seed buyers guide free. MOORE & SIMON, Seed Growers, 339 Market St., PMIai/elpMa. Mention the Florists' E.\change when writing. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD&CO. "°"'„\Sd" 12W. Broadway. NEWYORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KXTRA CHOICK FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBUR6. GERMANY. Mr-ntlon the Florists* Exchange when writing. crops Our own and most carefully gathered. Scarlet, rose red pale pink, l-8oz.,5Uc. trade ptk 15c. Begonia Bijou, 1-16 oz., BOc. Begouia Erfordla, 1000 seeds. 26c. Oash with order. JOHN RECK & -'»N. •' iil2*-r« rt. Conn. MiMitlon the I'lxtrlsls' Kxchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Orenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. r.. president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; O. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, C, secretary and treasurer. ETTRICK. VA. — Poat Brothers report that Virginian daffodils will be coming in in about three weeks. CAJjLA, O. — The Templin Company has issued a very attractive booklet enumerating the concern's collections of plants, etc. This is in addition to the firm's 176-page catalogue. The plan is unique and should win. An edition of 150.000 is being mailed. NEWPORT R. I. — Harry L. De Blois has just received a larger than usual con.signmcnt of Thorburn seeds, Mr. De Blois handles these exclusively. The Geo. A. Weaver Company is getting things in good working order in the seed department. Messrs. Wm. B. Scott & Company are making arrangements to meet a larger Spring business than ever be- fore. This company had phenomenal success with the new Townsend lawn mower last year. M. CHICAGO. — The Leonard Seed Company report business up to all expectations with no scarcity in any line, an especially good call for onion .sets, with a prospect for an increas- ing demand and a large call for onion seed. Vaughan's Seed Store is doing an unusually large business, particularly in flower seeds. Outside of the whole- sale trade, which in itself is far above the average, the most notable item of interest Is the unusual call for cosmos and seeds of that class which, to a large extent. Judging from the source of the orders, is attributable to the interest the public throughout the country have taken in school gardens. COLUMBUS, O. — Robert Living- ston spent all last week representing his firm. The Livingston Seed Com- pany, at the annual convention of the Canners and Packers of America, held in , Atlantic City. The attendance was large, and the meeting most success- ful. The prospects are for a much larger planting of tomatoes for can- ning purposes in 1906 than for some sea.sons. Other lines of goods about normal. A Correction. Editor Florists' Exchange: In the issue of The Florists' Ex- change of one week ago, under the Seed Trade notes, you stated that the Xo. 2, Many Varieties at 4c. 150 varieties of Roses, strong, 2>^ Inch pot plants, as low as $211.1 0 periOOO: write for list. 4iJO,0U0 Shrubs for transplanting, send for list. Baby Rambler, 2>i Inch pots plants, »6.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler, 2 Inch pots, »3.00 per 100. Hybrid Perpetuala, No. 1, field grown, $10.00 per 100. Send for wbotesate list. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth,N.J. Mpntiiin Tlie Flfirl.sts' Kx.'lini.i."' wlifn wrllliK.-. NICUELL'S BULB SPECIALS Our stocks of all Bulbs is coto- plete and in splendid condition, place your order early and we can take advantage of the weather for quick shipments. CALADlUM ESCULENTUM Mammoth size. First size Second size . Third size Doz. 100 luoo SLM SIO.OO S9.5.00 . 1.00 -.'i'i 70.00 . .7,5 ri.m ii.m . .40 3.00 ■^.ao GLADIOLUS White and Light Colors .30 1.7.5 15.00 Scarlet and Crimson . . .'20 1.00 9.00 Striped and Variegated .30 2.'25 20.00 Finest Mixed, all colors .15 1.00 8.00 Hardy Japanese Lilium Auratum sto!tsizc. 7.'i 5.IH) -1.5 00 '» tn 11 size l.(H) "..50 70.00 Album, Mo 9 Size...... l.W 7..50 00.00 Album, '.I to 11 size. . 1.50 11.00 105.00 Roseum, s to 9 size. .. .90 (!.00 55.00 Roseum, 9 ti> 11 size... 1.00 7.00 05.00 For complete stocks of Cannas, Dahlias, Tuberoses, and all Sum- mer flowering Bulbs, refer to our Wholesale List. Let us quote you on your wants. Write ug, cata- logue mailed free. Henry F. Michell Co. Bulb Growers and Importers 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia.Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. W. W. Barnard Company had ab- sorbed the Northrup, King & Com- pany business. This, we presume, is purely a typographical error, and we would ask you to correct it in your next issue. The W. W. Barnard Com- pany absorbed the Goodwin, Harries Company. NORTHRUP, KING & CO. Minneapolis. ADULTERATION OF KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS AND ORCHARD GRASS SEED. — The Department of Agriculture, in carrying out the pro- visions of the act of Congress direct- ing the Secretary to obtain in the open market samples of seeds of grass, .clover, or alfalfa, and test the same as to their purity, has just pub- lished another circular (No. 15) post- ing the names and addresses of the seedsmen who sold seed found to be adulterated, together with the per- centage of adulteration in each lot. The Secretary says; "In carr.ving out the provisions of this act, 251 samples of seed of Ken- tucky bluegra.ss. and 26 5 samples of orchard grass were obtained in the open market and examined. Of these, 41 samples of seed of Kentucky blue- grass were found to be adulterated with seed of Canada bluegrass, while 133 samples of orchard grass seed were found to be adulterated, the seeds most commonly used as adul- terants being English rye-grass and meadow fescue, the value of neither being more than one-third to one- half that of orchard grass seed. That the adulteration of orchard grass is very general is evidenced by the fact that samples containing adulterants were obtained from 24 States. "While Canada bluegrass is im- ported into the United States in quan- tities varying from 600,000 to 700,- 000 pounds per annum, it is used only occasionally in this country, and it is 228 The Florists' Exchange DREER'S «^"ABLE FLOWER SEEDS We give below a short liet for present sowiDg, all of the very finest quality. For complete list see our cataloage, tree on application. Tr. pkt. oz. Ageratum Blue Perfection, best dark blue $ .16 $ .60 Alyssnm Little Gem (Carpet ot Snow), very dwarf lU .3J Antirrhinum, Giant MUed, very large eplbes 15 Asters, duperb Late Branching, in separate colors :«d ■• " " •• finest mixed 25 Daybreak, Daybreak pink, very double 4U " Purity , a white Daybreak, fine 40 •• Lavender Gem, beautiful shade, early .40 " Snowdrift, Oomet like, enow white flowers, early ; .60 " White Fleece (newj, the finest white, Oomet type 60 " Comet, in separate colors SO <* •• finest mixed 8u " Peonia Perfection, In separate colors 30 •■ '■ •• fluest mixed 25 " Queen of the Market, in separate colors 20 ■• " '* " mixed 16 •• Victoria, in separate colors 40 •• " finest mixed .30 Balsam, White Perfection, best double white 26 Begonia Semperflorens Vernon 36 Oobaea Scandena , 10 Dracaena Indlvlsa 10 Kennisetom Ruppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass) 10 Grevillea Robusta. 16 Heliotrope Leniolne's Giant 40 Impatiens Sultaoi. 50 Iponiaea Grandlflora (Moon Flower) . ... .16 Lobelia Crystal Palace Com pacta, best dwarf, dark blue 30 Speciosa (Crystal Palace Var.) darkb lue, trailing 16 Musa Enaete (Abyssinian Banana), $1.00 per 100 seeds, $7.50 per 1000 seeds. Petunia, Dreer's superb double fringed, our unrivaled strain, 76c per 600 seeds. $1.5o per 1000 tfieeds. . Fetanla, Dreer's superb single fringed, our own saving 50 " Howard's Star, just the thing for boxes, vases, etc 60 Pyrettrum Aureum (Golden Feather) 10 Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 " " "Ball of Fire." a splendid new dwarf sort 14 " '■ "Bonfire," compact growth 40 Smllax .10 Solanum Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry) 10 Stocks Cut and Come Again, Ten Weeks, in separate colors 5') " " " " •' " finest mixed 60 Thnnbergia, mixed 10 Verbena, Dreer's Mammoth, In separate colors 30 " " " finest mixed, all colors 25 2 25 .30 .25 3.l>0 2.50 .40 1.26 l.UO ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. The kind florists want. Greenhouse grown, of high germination, 60 per lOO seeds; $5.00 per lOOO. HENRY A. PREER.714ChestnutSt„ PHILADELPHIA. PA. evident that the bulk of the seed im- ported is sold as Kentucky bluegrass." In the circular are posted the names and addresses of 23 firms in whose samples of seed sold as Kentucky bluegrass adulterants were found, the highest percentage of these being 89.91, and the lowest 8.67. A total of 68 firms is listed as having supplied adulterated orchard grass seeds, the highest percentage of adulterants be- ing 98.55, and the lowest 1.1. CLOVER SEED COSTLY AT PRES- ENT.— Fanners compelled to buy clover seei! this season are experiencing a very stiff market, the highest in a long time, says American Agriculturist. In fact, we have to go back to the early 90s to find their equal. The unusual strength is due. so leading seedsmen claim, to general crop shortages for the past tvv^o years. This has been reflected in that period by prices ruling somewhat above the average. The demand the past few weeks is reported as fair, considering the price range. The foreign movement in clover seed is the reverse of some recent seasons. Do- mestic prices are at a level that discour- ages much of the usual demand from abroad. This is well illustrated by the . fact, that exports of clover seed from the United States during the six months Julv 1. 1905, to January 1, 1906, totaled onlv 1,12G.600 pounds compared with 6,482, SOU pounds the preceding year. The average value of exports the past six months ap- proached 12 cents a pound, IVi cents over a year ago. The movement of for- eign clover seed into this country this sea- son is showing a tendency to increase for the reasons stated above. A big Baltimore dealer writes American Agriculturist that at this time last year he had exported about 16,000 bags of clover seed, whereas now he is importing. A Boston dealer says of the quality: "It vrill be very hard during the coming vear to get red clover that will grade in s"ize and color equal to that of an average sea- son." Receipts of clover seed at the coun- try's chief market in that staple. Toledo, aggregate 66,000 bags so far this season. This may be compared with 67,800 a year ago and 94,700 two years ago. A seedsman at St. Louis writes the yield of clover ill territory tributary to that market has t'l'own lighter and lighter dur- ing the past few years. Last season's crop not enougli to meet local demand. A Chicago distributor says: "Prices are en- couraging otfers from Europe, these con- sisting mainly of seed of inferior quality containing objectionable weed seeds. We wish to caution farmers throughout the United States to exercise unusual care this season in purchasing clover seed. Be more circumspect than in an ordinary season re- garding the quality of the seed vou buv and thus try and avoid the introduction of objectionable weeds into our meadows." SEEKS DAMAGES EROM THE GOV- ERNMENT.~A member of Congress has been asked to press an unusual claim for damages against the Government in Con- gress. The applicant, who is the owner of some blooded stock in a Southern State, said that the Department of Agriculture had sent to him, unsolicited, samples of a certain kind of grain with which the de- partment is experimenting as a food for horses and cattle. "I presumed that the Government knew what it was about when it sent me the corn," said the writer, "and without suspecting what would be the fatal results, I fed some of it to one of my horses that I valued very highly. I kept up the experiment for several days, and one day was much pained and sur- prised to find that the animal had keeled over and died. Now, I can think of no other reason for the death of that horse except the Department of Agriculture's specimen corn, and I feel fully entitled to damages against the Government. The horse was valued at $r.,(.K)D. and I would be obliged if a bill would he passed hi Congress reimbursing me for that amount." The bill has not yet been introduced. — N. Y. Tribune. CUSTOMS DECISION ON CALA- DIUM BULBS.— In the protests of Soy Hing Cheong & Co., et al., against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Boston. Before Board 3, February 5, 1906. so-called cala- dium bulbs, classified as vegetables in their natural state under paragraph 257, tariff act of 1897, were claimed to be free of duty under paragraph 656, as bulbs and bulbous roots not edible and not other- wise provided for. Protests overruled. Opinion by Waite. General Appraiser: " • • * The Board passed upon cer- tain caladium bulbs in the case of Hen- sel, et al., G. A. 4233 (T. D. 19903), hold- ing them to be free under said paragraph 656. The Itulbs in that case appear to have been of European propagation and in- edible. Those in the present case are imported from China, and from The fact that they are classified as a vegetable by the customs examiner, it is to be presumed that they are used for food, and like many other Chinese edible vegetable sub- stances, properly assessed as vegetaldos. Jti re Tank & Co., G. A. 6266 (T. D ^7010). The importers have offered no evi- dence whatever to show that thes'3 bulbs are cultivated for their foliage, like those passed upon in G. A. 4233, having rested their case upon the testimony of the ex- aminer, who characterizes the articles as vegetaldes and says that they are no more to be considered a bulb than a po- tato is. While there is no statement in the record that these bulbs are actually used for food, the rule whicli make the collector's decision presumptively correct requires us to assume the existence of every fact necessary to support It, nntil the Im"- porters prove the contrary. These articles resemble very much in appearance many bidbs and tubers which are imported for food purposes by the Chinese at ihis and other ports in this country." European Notes. The fag end of an exciting season is upon us and affords us leisure to look around and see where we are, at the same time we are able to look ahead and make suitable provisions for our probable requirements. As regards the season just closing it is gratifying to report that stocks have been cleaned up much better than any of us anticipated. The sensa- tional advertisements of surplus stocks offered by a few of the less important firms are found on a care- ful inquiry to represent comparatively insignificant quantities with the ex- ception of those cultivated specially for the Russian trade. While these help to bear the market just now, a revival of order and confidence in that unhappy country would soon re- sult in a clearance that would enable us to realize how short was the sup- ply provided by last year's harvest^ If an exception be made in the case of early cabbages and turnips, it will be well to remember that they are, generally speaking, of good keeping quality and that the average of each and ail of them now standing is very small. A further exception must be made in the case of peas. With a few notable exceptions such as Alas- ka. Gradus, Sutton's Excelsior and Thomas Laxton, the trade has not been brisk, and a much smaller acre- age will be planted for seed this year. The same is true of broad beans, but these, although of great import- ance in Holland, Germany and Eng- land, do not seriously affect your market. The trouble with surplus stocks of this article is, that they be- come unsaleable from loss of color and are consequently only fit for feed- ing purposes. As, however, the prices of feeding stuffs ruje high just now the loss is not so serious; pea pickings are also bringing much better re- turns. When we look ahead the prospects cannot justly be described as encour- aging. As regards biennials, the rav- ages of Winter already reported in- crease in destruction every day. There has not been such a clean sweep for many years. If the growers whose plants have perished would fill up their vacant land with some of our surplus peas it would help us a little and probably be beneficial to t hem, but recent 1 osses have scared them, and the greater part of the land will be planted with potatoes, or grain. Our arrangements for annual crops, such as cress, and the different vari- eties of mustard, have been made with comparative ease. Spinach has also been placed more freely since the slump in the sugar beet market, but the radish growers in France have taken a firm stand and refuse to budge. As the prices demanded by tliem leave no margin for the dealer, no speculative contrasts are likely to be made this year. One of the most important facts mentioned in the annual report of the National Potato Society is that the largest and healthiest crops are the produce of seed tubers that have not been allowed to become fully ripe before being lifted. Such crops are practically immune from the disease known as curl. The writer of these notes would be glad to see the experi- ence of American growers recorded in the pages of The Florists' Exchange. EUROPEAN SEEDS. NOTES FROM HOLLAND.— Ten hours of snowstorm is all that we have seen so far this Winter, and this notwithstanding that the new year opeued with a keen frost and easterly wind. Mild Summer weather has been prevailing nearly all tin? time of this month, only accompanied with a more than ample supply of water. In con.sequence the growth of the bulbs in the grounds has had nothing in the shape of cold to keep them back, and nearly III! the fields have had to be thinned out nl" their Winter covering, many sorts of bulbs being already considerably above the ground. If we should have to put up with a good dose of Winter weather now. as would nut be out of season, there is n<» saying what the consequence might be especially for the outstanding hyacinth cr(.)ps, which are more tender than any of the others. Nevertheless, preparations have been made already for the many travelers that are on the road every year, and the probable prices have beeu fixed upon, a process thnt must seem ridicu- lous to any one not in this peculiar line of trade. But even for those who are in the trade, -it is a matter of grave doubt to have to quote prices on the results of a crop that may turn out just as well a complete failure as a very abundant one. — Dutch Correspondent Horticnltural TraiM F'— ist'c vv^v,^T,o.A wtien writing. RA^BLER8 llome-Grown Plants 6to 6'tt $3.00 per doz. ; S.'OlM' 1.7S PniLADELPniA RAMBLER $20.00 per 100 12.00 4 to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; $16.00 per 10 atosft 1.60 " 10.00 ■' CRIM80N RAMBLER *to6tt $2.25 per do z. ; $16.00 per 100 3 to 4 tt. $1.75 per doz. : $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 It $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/EAS— Van Houttel, A. Waterer, Blue and Prunlfolla DEUTZIAS— Lemolnel and QraclllB. SNOWBALLS— Pllcatuni and Opulus. WEloE LIAS-EoBea Florlbunda. Candida. Variegated. ALTHEAS -Double Cailfomla Privet, Berberis Tfaunbcrgli, Hydrangea Grand. Write for prices. THE GONARD ft JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SHRIBBERY White, Violet and Red. BABY RAMBLEBS Extra heavy two-year-old fleld-grown stock ready now. Per doz., $4.00; per 100, $25.00. Crimson Bambler, per doz., $1.75 ; per 100, $15.00. HENRY PHIUPPS SEED CO. 280,000 GaliloiDla Pilvei 2 years, 24-3 ft.. 5-8 branches $2 (Xi O " O.Ol tt- A O 1 1 . ~-~ iixm $i.s.oo 1.5.00 0.00 10.00 is.oo 12.00 Mention the Flu TOLEDO, OHIO. IJ]-': change when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 in. Sets $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 loot Hots 100.00 260,000 Buzus suflrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts 38.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time alter March 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK, N. H. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO, "^frZill BOSKOOP. HOLUND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, EU. Catalogue free on demand. Mention the Fiorlsta' Exchange when writing. ^A BOX-CAR WILI, HOLD 10,000 GALIFORNIA PRIVET plants, 2 1-2 to 3 J-2 feet, 3-year-oId, bushy and finely rooted. I will pack them in car at reduced prices. Orders are booked now for Spring delivery by CARIMAN RIBSAM, TRENTON, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 2-2Ht., 4-8 branches l.lh ■i 2-2i ft., 2< branches .... 1 00 2 " 18-24 ins., 4-8 branchefe_ 1.2.') 3 ■ 2-2Ht., 5-10 branches 2.0O 3 " 18-24 ins., 5-S branches.. l.,50 4 " Tree form, 3-,'i ft., 2.5c. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted— fine stock. 800,000 Asparagus Roots 2 years. Palmetto, strong .$0.40 2 ■■ Conover's Colossal .35 1 I] Palmetto 30 1 [[ Conover's 30 1 " Barr's Mammoth 30 1 " Donald's Elmira ;30 1 " Giant Argenteuil 50 S.".r«i 2.75 2..50 2.50 2.50 2.,50 3.60 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 Gandy. $0.40 $3.00 Buback 40 New Home 40 Glen Mary 30 Braudywine. .. .."io Term Prolific... .30 3.00 3.00 2..50 2..50 2.'25 100 Clyde S0.30 Michel's Early ..30 Fairfield 30 Haverland .30 E.xcelsior :?o 1000 $2.25 2.25 2.'2S 2.25 2.'25 1000 $.30.00 .30.00 40.00 Miscellaneous 100 Althfea, '2-3 ft., 4-8 branches. $3. ,50 Hall's Japan Honeysuckle, 3 years.... 3..50 Biminnia Radicans, 4 years 5 00 Hmtzia Crenata, 4-5 ft., fl,pl 4^00 l't--iitzia Crenata, .5-7 ft 6 00 Spiriea Billardii, 4-5 ft .5'.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list All the above are f. 0. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J, H. O'HAGAN, little Silver, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing P. OUWERKERK « 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I . noboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirjea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Baby Ramblers, Immense Stock of >V. &. T. SMITH 2^ in. Pots, )}7. 00 per loo 3 " " 10.00 " 100 Field grown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. CO. GENEVA, N. Y. TWO YEARS OLD FIELD-CROWN Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora standards, 4 to 5 teet, SXX, $16.00 per 100 ; 3 '. to 6 teet. $13.60 per 100. Biish-Iorm, 3 to 4 leet, bushy, $8.60 per 100. Special rates on large lots. Let us price fourgeneral wants In Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, ClimbiDe Vines, etc Send lor Wholesale Price List. Use printed stationery. We send It only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CRIMSON KAMISLER, No. 1, $8.00 per 100; XX.\ heavy, $10.00 per 100. DOROTBY PEltKINS, $7.00 per 100. HYBKII) PEKPETIIAI.S. $9.00 to $10.00 per 100. Special rates on large lots. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, Bushy, Transplanted Stock 2 to 3 teet, $3.00 per irO: $jn.oo per 1000. Is to 21 Inches, $2.50 per 1(0; $16.00 per 1000. CALIFORNIA PRIVET A \ar%e stock of fine 2 and 3-year-old " ColombuB, Ohio, Nov. 6, '05 Chab. Black, Hlghtstown, N.J. Dear Sir.— Privet (1000) reached oa In fine condition and Is very aatlBfactory. P'ranklln Park Floral Co." 3 yr. transplanted, 12 to 18 in.. $7.00 per 1000; 6000 for $25.00. 3 yr. transplanted, 18 to 2i In., well-branched and strong, $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 2 to 3 ft., very strong and well branched, $3.00 per 100; $20.00per 1000. 2-year-old, 15 to 20 Inches, light, 3 or more branches, $1.00 per 100; 98.00 per 1000. 2 > to 30 inches, well branched. $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. SOOOand over at $10.00. 2!^ to 3 feet, fine. $3.00 per 100; $2.00 per 1000. 5000 and over at $17.60, 3 to 4 feet, strong, selected, $4.00 per 100. Packed free of charge. Address Chas. Black. Hlfchtstown, N. J. Mi'ntiou tin? Flurists' Exchangi- when writing. Large Specimen Trees. PJor'way Maple 2^-^ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, 21^ to 3 in. Horse Chestnut, 2i^to3%in Carolina Poplar, 1% & 2 in. Hemlock Spruce, -1 to 6 feet Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave.. New York. Formerly of Eeene & Fonlk, Flnshing, L. I. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. THE MOON COMPANY Tor i TREES, SHRUBS, VINES Your I and SMALL TRtlTS descriptive Illastrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. MorrlBvllIe. Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS Al«{DOR.RA NURSERIES Wm. WAbner Babpeb, Pbopbietob Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Pa. Mention the Florlsta' E-\cbaDge when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. SDOCE.SSOR TO FRANK ELMER CONINE. STRATFORD, CONN., s a reliable firm from which to purchase General Nursery Stock of all sizes, including — , IRoses, Vines, Shrubs, Ornamental and shade Trees, Japanese l^aples riagnollas. Rhododendrons, Azalias, Tree Roses, Evergreens, Boxwood, Bay Trees, Hountain^Laurel, Hardy Perennials, Fruit Trees, Qrape Vines. Berry Plants, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Currants, etc., etc. Established ii years. No Wholesale Department. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. HoiiaDd KDRiiiiy Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ,VANNES&CO.SruND Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs Wo make spcfially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeleries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We cany iininense quantities of the finest minictl varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY BOB W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds and Seedlings Catalpa Speclosa, Black Locust, Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedlings. FOREST NIRSERV AND SEED CO. McMINNVILLE, TCNN., R. T. O. 2 Montlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. FftASER NURSERY Huntsville, Ala. Write for price list of California Privet, Crimson Rambler, Prairie and Plantler Roses, Dwf. Box. Ampelopsis, Hydrangea, and full line of Fruit Trees. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. AHEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Desoriptl ve CatalosTne of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, GA Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. February 24, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchange 231 Puddling an Aquatic Pond. (54) Can you gri\-o me information as to tiie proper method of puddling a pond to be used for aquatics? Cal. INQUIRER. — Secure the best of clay, free from stones, etc., and if at all dry or lumpy, it must be chopped or tamped into a consistency similar to brick earth or stiff mortar. The pond being all ready for the operation, proper depth and flaring sides, com- mence the work on the side, laying the clay from four to six inches thick. Give the same a good pounding, and after drying off somewhat and before cracking give a second pounding, u.sing wooden mauls or mallets. Af- ter the sides are finished, proceed with the bottom. See that all is smooth and level, and proceed as with the sides, taking a certain space and com- pleting it until all is finished. Use boards for standing upon so as to keep a smooth surface. Pound as the work proceeds. If the pond is of large dimensions and the weather bright or drying, spray or sprinkle the clay to prevent it drying too ra- pidly, and thus avoid cracks. To make the clay as firm as possible, go over it again after an interval of a day or two and pound it, then cover the bottom with sand or fine gravel .to a depth of four or six inches. The sides should be covered with sandy soil and overlaid with sods to pre- vent washing by the action of the wind and water. Unless clay can be had for the hauling, a cheaper and better method would be to line the pond with concrete, as there is a great amount of labor involve in puddling a pond with clay. WM. THICKER. Cromwell, Conn. News Items. K. G. Hanford, of Norwalk. and B. J. Taylor, of Southport. were guests of A. N. Pierson tliis week. George Johannes, who for several years has been in the employ of A. N. Pierson, leaves this week to take charge of some houses for N, F. Hig- gins, Springfield, Mass. A. N. Pierson will sail from New York next Saturday, to join his wife and son in the Bermudas. Cromwell was not without repre- sentation at the Longworth-Roosevelt wedding at the White House last Sat- urday. Killarney roses, lily of the valley, Harrisii lilies and Farleyen.se ferns, from here, contributed to the decorations in the Executive Mansion. The threatened coal strike is a mat- ter of more than ordinary moment to florists everywhere. If the unions succeed in pulling it off, it will be the most gigantic labor movement of the kind ever experienced, and prices may go anywhere. After the trouble of three years ago it is surprising that florists generally do not carry two or three year.s' supply of coal all the time. It is indispensable to suc- cessful work and makes a good asset. The shrinkage in soft coal is con- siderable, if exposed to the weather, but in hard coal it is not so impor- tant. In either ca.se, it is nothing compared with the prices many grow- ers had to pay during the last strike. And in some cases they found it im- possible to get coal at any price. Many used wood and were glad to get it. A. N. Pierson has coal enough now on the plant and ordered for early Spring delivery, to carry him through another Winter without pur- chasing any more. It requires some- thing over four thousand tons to sup- ply the two plants. We liave a email aarplus of Spirtta In eicellen ' coDdition. JapoDlca{4 per 100; S35 per 1000, MnltlfloraSl" ■' $37.50" " Florlbunda S4.25 per hundred; $40.00 per thousand. w. w. rawson;& CO- Seedsmen Boston News of the Week. R. B. L.assman of Watertown was presented with an easy chair, on his attaining his 75th birthday on Monday, by his many friends and neighbors and members of the G. A. R. post of which he is an active member. An enjoyable evening was spent after the presentation which came entirely as a surprise to Mr. Lassman, who is one of the oldest florists in this locality. Samuel Wax. of Wax Brothers, has had on exhibition four exceptionally fine mounted caribou heads, the re- sult of his hunting expedition in Lab- rador last Fall. Thomas Roland 'of Nahant has been growing Mahernia odorata which makes a very pretty decorative plant when handled as he does it. Peirce Bros, of Waltham shipped 10.000 carnation flowers, one order, to a neighboring city on Saturday, Quite a cut for one grower. W. H. Elliott is cutting very fine Killarney roses, which sell readily in this market. It has been decided by the execu- tors of the estate of the late James Rough to sell out the business estab- lished by him nearly thirty years ago. James D. Rough, wlio has had charge of the business since his father's death, proposes moving out of town. This .store is in the coming Back Bay district, and offers a grand opportun- ity for some enterprising party to se- cure an established and increasing trade. The seed trade bowling league members held their annual dinner at the Hotel Langham on Monday, about fifty being present. H. Jennings pre- sided and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Cigars on W. E. Gliddon; it's a boy. J. W. DUNCAN. ASPARAGUS 1.000.000 Couover'8 Col. Asparagus 2 years old. 100. OOn California Privet, all sizes. 2.0(iO Hemlock Spruce, fine speclmenfl. also a general assortment ot fruit, nut. shade and ornamental trees, perennials, etc. Write for special prices and a copy of free catalogue. POMONA NURSERIES, PALMYRA, N. J. :\Iimtioa the FI>(;iii..lac-.H..')0 .'iO Mine. .Miis.'ion. 2.7.'S 22 Mrs..T<)hii l,ainK4.00 .W Ni.'yroiutt'harta3.,'iO SO RoKfrLambelin .1.00 40 Vicks Caprice.. 4..')0 SF, P.issif Briiwn.. 3..50 a") Hilfli (iouKl ■ 3.00 27 Crinisn Rmljl'r 3.00 2.5 P, W. & Y. ■■ ...2..50 20 Queen's Scarlet ■l.M 20 Clo. Soupert 3.00 2.5 t'limb'g Meteor 3.00 2.5 Cloth ol Gold 3.00 2.5 Laiiiarque ..3.00 2.5 .Marcchal Niel..3.,50 30 2i-in. pots 100 1000 R. M. HcnrietteSS.OO $2.5 KaiserinA.V... 3.00 25 Chatenay ■ 3.00 25 Meteor&Caniot 3.00 25 P. &W, L'Fr'llceS.OO 25 Briilc&Maiil 2.50 20 Brat.aTit .>;■ Ivory2..50 22 Et.ik-I.voii . 3.00 2.5 Hold. -11 liiilc .. 3.00 25 Kiui:.T AlvrlcS.OO 25 Man. '111111101.. 2..50 22 Papalioiiticr 3.00 26 Sy.de P. Notting3.00 25 P. &W.Cochet 3.00 25 4-iii pots. Hybrid Perp'ls 10.00 90 Hybrid Teas 8.00 70 Teas & Climbers? .00 60 Baby Rambler. 20.00 200 VINCA Var., 2-in., $1.7.5: 3-in.. $3: 4 in.. $4 per 100. Send your want list. Can ship now or latter. 0\yn roots; strong plants; careful packing; true labels <-^l rrni r/LORALCOMPANT^^ ^<^ LL LULL ^SPRINGrlE:LD-OHIO-J Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Pennsylvania America KxpreHS Clilcago Kate Uray Burhank 75,000 CANNAE Roiivter J. L>. KlHele KohOHto VhBti. Mendernon Paul Martiaant West Virginia Oiikn of Marlboroug:!! PreHldeiit M< Klnley PreHia Gontier KalBfrin nieteor Ktolle de Lyon Mauian Cochet \Vhlt« Cachet Soupert La Detroit Brl.lo F. Kruger Krabant Jtndesmald Yellow Cochet Ivory .^ , , R. M. Henrietta Mary WashinBton Bon Sllene Van Hontii Sov de Pierre NottiuB, Bessie Brown Teplitz The following $3 00 per 100: Mme. Chas. Wood «Jen Jack Mrs. Jno. Lalng IVlaena Charts I'aul Neyron Capt. Christy John A. Doyle, R.D. No. 3. Springfield, 0. Box 16. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Level and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Eo3es. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. '• ?,r Rochester, N. Y. ami KBLPIin LHTIFOLIB. Th9 Isreest and best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Kalmlss in America, foliage perfection. Rootsystem perfect, methods of paciing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no fleer stock can be had anywhere In the Dnlted States; large orders especially desried. Write For Wholesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. They Certainly Are. Timme's Timely Teachings alone are worth more than the subscription price of your paper. M. S. CUTTING. New Torli. 35,000 MYRTLE FOR CEMETERY PLANTING. 50000 MADEIRA VINE TUBERS. Send for List of Hardy Stock. Low prices, Oood Stock. Wholesale Only. S. J. CALLOWAY, EATON, OHIO. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 EDW. J. TAYLOR, ^ToISTn*?'''^ MpntloD the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. RICHMOND ROSE a'l in., $12.00 per 100; JIOO.OO per 1000. Kalserln, A. Victoria, $4.00 per 100 ; »35.00 per 1000. Variegated Lanson, R. C, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $8.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Qoeen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Ist March Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. WHEN IN NEED OF SDnnnei-FioneilDQ BDlDii Writ© to Us for Prices. SOME SPECIALS! Per 100 lOOO Gladiolus America $16.00 $100.00 Gladiolus Augusta 4.00 30.00- Gladiolus, white and light, mUed. 1.60 12.00 IsnieneGr,indiflora 6.00 60.00 Llllum Phllippinense 18.00 160.09 GLADIOLI and LILIES In great variety. Trade list free. 260 at 1000 rate. 8 per cent, cash with order. JOHN LEWIS GHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Eischange when writing. 2 year old 4- Inch pot. $8.00 per 100; tlO.OO per 1000 2>i inch pot $2.00; $2.50. and $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Standard Varieties $2.50 perioo. Double Petania, Hibiscus, Feverfew, Rex, Begonias, Flowering^ Begonias, Asparagus Plnmosus, Asparagus Sprengeri, and a general line of miscellaneous stock. See adv . February 10th isBue, or send for list. THE NATIONAL PLANT Co., Dayton Ohlt. Mention the Florists' EJschange when writing. 232 The Plorist3* Bxchange PlanCNotes HOW TO LAY BOX EDGING. — There is only one way Lo lay box edging properly, but I hardly think that is the way commonly practiced, because if it was so much ragg^^d edg- ing would not be seen. To prepare the ground for the plants to form the edge is fully as important, if not more so than the actual work of planting, for the reason that if the ground is prepared as it ought to be. it is an easy matter to do the planting. The ground where the edge is to be ought to be well dug. and if levels are re- (luired. pegs indicating the surface of the .soil at both end.'j should be put in the ground. Wtih these there will be no trouble experienced in obtaining a perfectly level surface. Nothing looks worse than uncalled for un- evenness in box edges. If no levels are called tor and only a grade re- quired, this can be evenly made by using cross sticks and sighting along them. There is a more scientific method, but not any better. The soil has to be firmed by tramping with the feet until it is quite hard; then raked over to the proper level or grade. When this is accomplished a line ought to be stretched from point to point, if a straight edge is required. The pre- pared soil ought to be at least tw4i inches nearer the walk than the line for the edge; this will allow a nice even trench for the plant.s. This trench should be cut hard back to the line. When the first section of the trench is completed then the best way is for a helper to lay the plants on the soil that came out. and the planter to take the plant in his left hand and hold it in place until the other lays enough soil at the root to keep it in place, repeating the process until a section is completed, then either the planter or his helper can finish falling in the soil, making it moderately firm near the top: but underneath it ought to be very firm. The main object of the foregoing method is to get an even and a firm bank for the plants. This will prevent them being easily moved out of position. No matter how well box may be planted with a trowel, there is hardly ever the same result as from careful trench planting. And again, if proper care be exercised in making the trench the exact depth required, and if the plants are of uniform growth (as they should be) there will be no im- mediate need of clipping to make the edge immediately effective. It may also be remarked in connection with box edges, that when it is noticed that many here and there are dead, it will be better to relay a whole section than to fill in the gaps with a trowel. WATER LILIES. — There are few classes of plants more intensely in- teresting and more worthy of culture than the finer species and varieties of acquatics; and it is a question if from any source comes more encour- agement for growing them than from Messrs. Henry A. Dreer. Riverton. N. J. For many years men in the em- ployment of this firm have visited all the principal exhibitions, and usually in their wake came large consign- ments of the best and most gorgeous water lilies to be shown to all who visited the exhibitions, in as near their proper element as the .size of the tubs in the town afforded. Now invariably around these exhibits could be seen admiring throngs composing rich and poor, which certainly helped to popu- larize the water lilies. M. Aspidium Tsussemense About 750 plants, 3 in. pots, in the finest prs- sible condition. These are perfect little speci- mens and are just the thing to sell singly or for use in ferneries. 6c. each Pterls TreniDla, large plants in 4 in pots. with 5 to 7 pertect fronds. loc each. Very liberal c^nnt given in orders received this month; 5000 Holly Fern*. 2 in pota, ready May i<;t R. G. HANFORD, NorwalK, Ct. Mention the FLorists' Exchange when writing. AZALEAS -FOR EASTER Full of Bads, 10 to 12 In. 50c each ,, ,, 12 to U in. 75c. each 14 to IG In $1 00 each Primula Obconlca, 4 In. with five to ten branches in flower. Ss 00 per 100. ClDerarlas in bud and tlower. 4 In. $S 00 per 100. C. W^HITTON, City St., Btica. N. T, Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange wlicn writing- Tarrytown Fern Elegantlsslma, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; BOO at thousand rate. Scottii, 2)4 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 6 in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 20 in. high, strong and stocky ; $25 00 per 100. No order ol less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. Mi.-iill.m llii> FLi In.. $8.00; 3 Id., oww I ■ ■■ 112 00 . I Id, $20.00 per 100. nl IRRFn^ * <°" $20.00; 6 In., $26.C0; KCDDLKO 6 In., $35.00 per 100. POIN8ETTI48 ^^•'■'■■Terioo. 50,000 R08E8 4'rn:-.*l:„^rp:'r'i°o"o: White and Pink Oochet. Hermoaa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet. La France, Kaleerln , J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mriilinii till- ri.<.ris^ Inch potP, 3Cc., 3Rc., 4rc. Pierson Ferns, 5, bli and 6 Inch pots. 30c., 35c.. 40e., 50c. Ficu4 Klastica, 6 Inch pots, 30c. , 35c., 40c.. 50c. and 75c. Cineraria Hyb., H. F. Michell's select strain, 4 Inch lOc: 5>^ and 6 Inch p jts, showing color. Primula Obconica, in bloom, fine strain, 5^i Inch pois, $2.00 per dozen. Latanla Borbonica, 6-ln., 30c. each. Azalea Indica, for Easter forcing or earlier If desired Deutsche Perle, double white, Simon Mardner, Vervceneana, Mad. Van der Cruysen, Nlobe, and many other varieties, 60c, . 75c., |1.00, $1 25 and $1 50 each. Asparagus Plumosus. large, i In., 10c. each. Cineraria hybrlda. Best strain, 4 In. 10c. each. Begonia Improved Frfordi, Winter bloom- ing, pink flowers, blooming now and all winter through; blooming now, 6 In,, 2Bc. ; 5 in., 20c. 12.00 to $3.00 per dozen. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Oash with order, please. GODFREV ASCHMAINN IOI2 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower and lm|iorter of Pot Plants UentloQ The FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. Febniarj 24, 1906 The Plorists' Hxchang:e LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 251 Lager & Ilurrell 234 Allen W S Co 251I,ang J 2ril Anderson & Christen- Larchmont Nurseries 24.'! sen 247Langjahr A H 251 Andorra Nurseries. .230 I>ecakes & Co N....250 Ascbmann G 232 Liedle Floral Co 231 Eader J 247 Leonard Seed Co 220 Baker J & Co 22l> Llvesey Wm 243 Barrows H N & Son. 247 Lockland Lum Co. . .255 Baudiseh & Hummel 240 Lutton Wm H 256 Bay State Nurs 2,30 Mader P 232 Bayersdorfer H &1 Co.2.56 Marquisee E L 24ii Beach James E 243 Maxwell Mfg Co.... 250 Beayen B A 2.53 McFadden K C 24a Beekert W C 220 MrKcllar C VV 253 Berger H H & Co. . .-"JT M. KK^i.k Wm E 252 Bernheimer E 2.".:; M...M.iiiii.s J 251 Berning H 0 2.5:; .Mi.trnin.litan Material Black Chas 230 Co 244 Bloom J S ■ 249Michell H F Co 227 Boddington A T. .226-35 Mich Cut Fl Exch...253 Bonnet & Blake 251 Millang F 251 Bonnot Bros 251 M.iltz .V 250 Brenneman J D 2:12 Moinn;.'i.r J C Co.... 255 Breltmeyer's J Sons. 2.53 .M.ion Wm H Co 230 Brown B & Co 230 Moore Hentz & Nash. 251 Brown Peter 249 Moore & Simon 227 Bryant J A 242 Morse C C & Co 220 Budlong J A 242Nanz C G 231 Burnh;mi-Hltchings- Nat'l Florists' Board Pierson G< 250 of Trade 252 Burpee W A Co 220 National Plant Co... 231 Bycr Bros 234 Natural Guano C0...2.S3 Caldwell W E Co. . .255 Nicotine Mfg Co.. 250-54 Campbell C H 232 Niessen Leo 24:1 Chicago Corn Co. .241-42 Ouwerkerk P 230 Chicago Rose Co 2.53 Peckham S S 2.34 Childs J L 231 Pennocb S S 2.52 Collins Thomas Co. .250 Petersen Nurs 230 Cinard & Jones 230 Phila Cut Flower Co. 252 Conine Nurs Co The Phlla Market 2.52 B P 230Phillpps H Seed Co.2.3o Ccmnell B 234 Pierce F O Co 254 Cottage Gardens Co. .225 Pierson F R Co.... 225 Cowee A 227 Pierson P-Bar Co...2.5o OiWee W J 250 Pittsburg Cut Fl Co. 2.52 Cowen's Sons N 254 Pittsburg Fl Bxch..252 Craig B & Sons 252 Poat Eros 220 Crosman Bros 2.34 Pollworth C C Co... 2.52 Crowl Fern Co 253 Pomona Nurs 231 Cunningham J H.... 235 Pure Culture Spawn Cut Flower Exch 251 Co '. 227 Davis A B & Son. 234-41 Pye E H 231 Deamud J D 253 Pye B C 243 Pcnouden H & Son . .230 Qpaker City Machine Dietsch A Co 2.55 Co 255 niller Caskey & Co. .254 Quidnick G'houses. .24] nillon G'house Mfg Kawlings E 1 233 Co 2.54 Rawson W W Co 231 nillon J L 232Raynor J 1 251 Porner & Sons Co F. 242 Reck John 227 Doyle J A 231 Reed & Keller 2.50 Dreer Hy A. . .228-32-55 Kecs &, Compere 227 Dumont & Co 2.52 Reich T E 244 Eaton H N 246 Reid Bdw 252 Edwards & Co 263 Reinberg G 242-53 Edwards Folding Box Reinberg P 242 Co 252 Renter S J 232 Bichholz H 242Ribsam C 230 Elseie C 250Rlne F B 234 Elizabeth Nurs Co. .227 Riverside Nurs 231 Elliott W & Sons 22flRiverview Nurs 2.30 Elliott W H 225 Robinson H M Co... 2.53 Bmmans Geo M 23S Roemer Fred 227 Endtz Van Ness & Co.230 Rowehl &■ Granz....227 Bskesen B N 247 R.issig Bns 2.53 Kelthousen J E 2.'',4 Knpp J F 220 Field & Sinclair 234S.nltford Geo 251 F & F Nurseries .... 230 Schaeffer Floral Co.. 252 Flllow & Banks 242 Schmidt Co J C 246 Fischer R 243ScoIlay J A 2.55 Flower Grower's Mkt 2.53 Scott J 247 Foley Mfg Co 2.55 Scott & Son Robt...231 Ford Bros 251 Scranton Fl Sup Co. 253 Forest Nurs 230 Seaman & Co J H..234 Fortunes A L 253 Sellgman & Co J 251 Fraser Nurs 230 Shellroad G'houses ..226 Froment H E 251 Sheridan W F 251 Galloway S H 231 Simpson Roht ...231.50 Garland G M 2,54 Skldeisky S S 214 Gear Fd 241 Slinn & Thompson, .251 Giblin & Co 254 Smil* N & Son 246 Goddard S J 242 Smith •«' C 2.53 Greenhonse Co 254 Smith W & T Co 2.30 Grobe F 2,34 Smith & Gannet 242 Gunther W H 251 S Floral Nurs Co... 231 Guttman A J 251 Spencer Wire Co... 254 Hammonds P & S S Standard Gr'nhouses.241 Works 2.35 Stearns A T Lum Co. 2.56 Hantord R G 232 Storr*5 & Harrison Co.at6 Harris E 2.34 Sfumpp * Walter Co, 226 Heinfze Theo 0 249 Stuppe Wm 2.33 Herbert & Son 233 Swayne Wm 242 Herndon, Lester & Syracuse Pottery Co. 254 Ivey CO 22RTaylor B J 231 Herr A M 243 Teas E Y 220 Herr D K 249 Thompson J D Co... 253 Herrmann A 256 Thompson W 250 Herzog Wm 232 Thorburn J M & Co. 226 Hews A H & Co 254Totty C H 241 Hicks & Crawbuck. .251 Traendlv & Schenck.251 Hilflnger Bros 254 Van Assche F 2.54 Hill E C 249 Velie Bros 241 Hill B G Co 253 Vaughnn's Seed Store225 Hlppard E 256VpBey W J & M S,,243 Holton & Hunkel 2.52 VIck's Jas Sons 220 Horan E C 251 Vlck & Hill 2.31 Hubert & Co 226 Vincent R & Son 249 Hughes G J 234 Ward B M & Co 227 Humfcld C 253Warnaar & Co 227 Igoe Bros 243 Watson T R 2.30 Jackson John H. .. .255 Weathered Co 254 Jackson & Perkins. .230 Weber C S & Co 2.54 Jacobs S & Sons. .. .255 Weber H & Sons' Co, 242 .Tennlngs B B 240 Weeber & Don 220 Johnson & Stokes 227 Welch Bros 2.52 Johnson Heating Co. 254 Wood Bros 243 Jrnes H T 230 weston H 247 Kasting ■W F... 2.52whllldln Pottery Co. 254 Katzenstein & Co. . .230 whittnn rhna 232 .2,53 ,';] WInteraon B F Co. .2.53 I Worcester Cons 252 Kav W H Co. Keene P A 230, KInf<5on?tr,TctlonCoii Wl"'" ^ros . .24.3^5,3 Koster & Co 2,30 Joung A L & Co.... 251 Kreshover L J 253 Yt'ing J 251 KroescheB Bros 2.55 Young Thos 251 Kuebler Wm H 251 Zangen O V 227 Advertising in the Florist's Ex- change brings Business eyer'y time. INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abutllon 250 Oranges 234 Ageratum 220.27-28-34-43 Orchids 234-63 Alyssnm 220-2.S Palmo 234 Ampelopsis 243Pansies 226-46 .Araucarla 247 Phlox 226 Asparagus Peonies 230 228.28-30-31-32-35-43- Petunias . . .226-27-28-34 49-56 Primulas 249-56 Azaleas 230-32 Privet 230 Begonias 226-27-28-43-46 Rhododendrons 230-31-46 Bulbs 225-26-'27-3I Roses ...225-30-31-32-34 Caladlums 225-2C-:j5 35-42-43-46-52-63 Caunas 226-246-231 Salvia 220-28-43 Carnations Seeds 225-26-2,S 225-26-41-42-43-52-53 Shamrock 226 Chrysanthemums Smilax 228-43-53 234-43-40-49 Splrajas 230 Cinerarias 226Stocks 226-28 Clematis 230-66 Tuberoses 226-27 Colons 235-43-46 Verbenas ...226-28-4,3-53 c'oiiilors 2:jO Vines 2.30-31-43 CnplRia 243Violets 226 Cut I'lowers ..250-51-53 MISCBJLLANBOHS. Cyclamen 226-34 Artificial Leaves ....253 Daffodils 226 Boilers 254-55 D,ihHas 237-49 Cut Flower Boxes... 252 Daisies 2:!4 -.56 Drain Tile 2,55 Dracaenas 228-47-50 Engravings 226 Euonymus 2,56 Fertilizers 233 Evergreens 2301'ittlngs 255-56 Fern Spores 227 Florists* Supplies Ferns . . .232-34-47-60-63 250-52-63-66 Forget-me-not 246 Flower Pots & Tubs. 254 Fuchsias 234-43-56 Glass 254-65 Geraniums Glazing Points ...254-55 231-34-43-46-49 G'house Bldg. .264-55-56 Gladioli ,...226-27-35-49Gutters 254 Gloxinias 246Heating 254 Heliotrope .228-34-43-66 Insecticides 235-50-54-56 H,vacinth3 227 Lumber 256 Hydrangeas 230 Mushroom Spawn ...227 Ivies 234.43 Paint and Paint Sup- Lantanas 234 piles 254 Lilacs 230 Pipes, Joints. Valves 255 Lilies 22e.27Sash 256 Lilv of the Valley. . .226Tanks 2.55 Lob. Ha 226-28 Toothpicks, Wired. ..2.50 iM;iKiiolias 230 Tools and Implements .Maiietti 230 254-.55 Migiionette 228 Vegetable Plants 249 Mnsbr.«.ms 227 Ventilators 266-50 Narcissus 228 Wants 244 Nursery Stock 230 Wire 254 Contents. pJ^oB Bowling 250 Canadian News 250 Carnations 239 Catalogues Received 228 Change.s in Business 241 Chrysanthemums 23.S Club and Society Doings 240 Firms Who Are Building 241 Fisher, Peter, Plant of (Illus.) 239 Heating 234 Lilies, Frozen, Treatment of 23S London Letter, Our 245 Market, Review of The 248 Nursery Department 229 OBITUARY — George Wietor 236 Plant Notes 232 Question Box 231 Readers' Views. Our 236-7 Retail Florist, For the (Illus.) .... 245 Rose Houses. Pine Croft (Illus.) .. 238 Sciadopitys verticillata 238 Seed Testing, The Government and, 236 Seed Trade Report 227 S. A. F, Plant Registration 236 Strawberries under Glass 236 Toronto Carnation Show 250 TRADE NOTES — Boston, Cromwell, Conn 231 New York 233 Baltimore, Buffalo, Detroit 235 Cleveland. Indianapolis, Kalama- zoo, Pitt,sburg, Pueblo, St. Louis 246 Cincinnati, Colorado Springs, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis. New Orleans, San Francisco, St. Paul 247 Chicago. Scranton, Pa 248 Manchester, Mass.. Philadelphia.2 50 Week's Work, The 249 Wistaria Sinensis, Tree Form (Illus.) 229 s^'OlDGOlONfllOISEIIIES'^ Crataegus Arnoldlana 4-5 ft. (12.00 Crataegus Crus-galll 3-4", 10.00 Crataegus mollis . . . 2-4 tt. e.oo porsythia Portunei 3-i tt. 8 00 Viburnum molle 2-3". lO.OO Viburnum opulus 12-18 In. s.no Viburnum venosun 12-18 In. 8.00 Trade list now ready, T. R. WATSON, Plymouth. Mass CYCL/\IV|EN~ Five folnrs, .Tiily snwii, S'J.i'h) per l(Xi. ii»ls.(H) per 1000; Pansies, nin- pUiiiis, best straiB. $2.00 and $3 00 per lOivi ; Geraniums, rnoted ruttiriffs. Nutt . clciuM-' (iraut aiirl ri.mhk- mixi.-d, $10,(Yi per ino(> DoublePetunia.Heliotrope, $1 iHiiMT Kki; German Ivy, Salvia Bonfire, ""^ir. ikt Iihi; Ageratum Gurney, <>i)'' ]>y 10 feet; temperature. 4.5 to 50 degrees; lean to south side of houses numbers one and two. L. C. H. — Ton do not give me the length ot thr> propagating house. This is. in some re- spects, a very important point, as it is through this house the main lines from the boiler to the three large houses must pass, and the distance from the boiler often has considerable bearing on calcula- tions to be made. This house must also be of sufficient height to permit of the mains being kept at a proper elevation, should recommend that these mains be kept about ten feet from the floor of the greenhouses. You do not give the height at ridge, so I must therefore assume tliey are about regular for such houses as you mention. You say you cannot dig the boil- er pit on account of drainage; we will there- fore assume that you can go but four feet below the level ot the greenhouses witli tlie ashpit; in other words, the top of the ashpit of boiler (or boilers) must be four feet below the grade of the houses. Fur- ther assuming that this boiler house will be about forty feet distant from the carna- tion and the rose house. I would advise a 0-inch overhead main to the point where you will branch in carnation .house, and that .vou use a 6-inch overhead branch main for the carnation house, with a 7- iuch overhead main in the rose house. The same sizes to apply, of course, to the I'eturn mains. Owing to the shallow depth of the boiler pit. it will be neces- sary for you to esercise care and ingenu- ity in giving the return mains a good pitch Itaek to holler. Yon will require 22 2-inch pipes in the carnation house, and 27 in the rose house Tlie violet house will need six lines. 1 presume there will be paths on each side of the carnation and rose houses, and four henclies with pathways between. You can therefore distribute .vour pipes as follows: In carnation house, three pipes over each other along side walls, and four under each bench, making in all 22 lines. In rose house, you should place five pipes on the north wall, four on south wall, five under each of the two outer benches, and four under each of the two inner benches, making a total of 27 lines. For main sup- ply lines to the violet house, you will con- tinue a 3-inch main from the far end of carnation house, also the same from far end of rose house. These to be taken in and connected to the coils in the violet house, which should consist of two coils of six pipes, each 150 feet long, falling toward the center of the house, and from there connected to the main return run- ning back to that boiler. From I he over- head mains, r would advise the following size connections: Five pipe coils. ;j-inch connections; four pipe coils. 2i4-inch con- nections; three pipe coils. 2-iirch connec- tions. In every case the return connec- tions should be same relative proportion You will probably understand about the expansion tank and air vents, as previous articles in The Florists' Exchange have fully covered these matters. I would ad- vise using two good boilers of 4. .500 of 4-Inch pipe capacity each. Try and plan .vonr houses so that the bei.clies may be higher, in order tliat the heating colls etc. may have all possible grade back to he boilers. The nniiiis I specify niav seem large to you. hut yon will iiccmI them as you are hampered by the sliallow boiler pit. This is a serious hanilicap to any job. and my advice to you is to try and make this pit deeper, even though you must spend money beyond the cost of dig- ging. Watcr-liu'ht pits are not impossible, and even though water does get In. there are ways of getting rid of it. Money spent in this direction is often well spent U. G. SCOLLAY. JAPANESE OR MIKADO FERN BALL New Importation now in and ready tor siiip- ment, in dormant con- dition. Packed and delivered to express or railroad company. Dormant Fern Balls 8 inches in diameter $2.50 a doz., $20.00 a 100 Crosman Wholesale Seedsmen Bros. ROCHESTER, N. Y M , n the FLonsts Exchange when writing. COLECS, GERMAN IVY, AGERATUM Rooled Cuttings 60 cents per hundred GERMAN IVY 2 inch, $2.00 per hundred FIELD & SINCLAIR, HOLVOKF, MASS. MoiitioD the FLorists' Exehan^'e when writing. Rooted Cuttings Per 1000 Per 100 Lobelia Compacta $5.00 $0.63 Colous, Golden Bedder and Crimson 6.00 .60 Verscliatteltli and 15 otheis 6.00 .60 Ageratum.Gurney andPaallne 6.00 .60 Vlnca Varleerated 9.00 1.00 Salvia Bonfire 1.00 Heliotropes Dark 1.00 Fuchsias Best Varieties 1.26 AgeTatum 2 In pots 1 60 Lobelia 2 In poti . 1-60 Vinca Variegated 3 In pots 4 00 Geraniums 2 In pots, Nutt and others 2 CO M. Castellane 3 In pots 3.60 Cannas Dormant 2 to 3 eyes. $2.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Mi'nlion the FLorists' Exchange when writing. 20.000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California. Westralla. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $56.00 per »000. Strong fle d divisions for three inch potw or lareer. Wy liaieies are not change Beedliugs which cannot be depended OQ.biit divisions from Mr Bnrbank's original plants. Improved Daisy "Miasta." $-'60 per 100. (Not lesR than 60 at this rate ) Strong field divisions, which can be divid-^-d Inl" three or smaller ones. Begonias, flowering 6 varieties, 2}^ inch. $3.00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Stellata, 2H Inch, $2.oi'. Geranium. Silver edge. $1.00 per 100. Paris l>aiRy. "Queen Alexandra." 2i4 inch. $3.00. Heliotrope, dark and light. 76c. per 100. SEE D- Alaska, California and Westralia. 25c. per 1^0 ; S2.00 per 1000 ; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 2^0. per 1600; $2 60 per oz. Hybrid Delphinium, Burbank strain, 26c. perpkt.; $2 Ofl »>eroz. Petunia, Giantof California. fringed, hand fertilized, 60c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please FRED GROHE, SANTA FOSA, CAf.. Mentii-n the Fl-orisls" Exrhiinge ulieii writing- ALTERNANTHERAS Red and yellow from 2 ioch pots $i.Ort per lon. Strong rooted cuttings, 6Uc. per 100; $i.00 per ICOO. BRILLIANTISSIMA (The Best Red l From 2 Inch pots, $2.50 per 100 "trong rooted cuttings, 6 c. per 100. or $5.00 per 1000. DAVIS BROS., MORRISON, ILL. Mention the FLorists' I;;.\(.ltiuige when writing. Dracaena Indivisa 6 in. SS.OO per doz. 2 '4 in. POT PLANTS, AS FOLLOWS: Heliotrope JSOiiperlOO Mme. S*Ueroi Geraniums 3.00perl00 Swainsona 3.00 per 100 Salvia (Bonfire) 3.00ptrl00 Ageratuni 2.00 per lOO I iiicen of the West 3eranlnms 3.00 per ICO boston and I'ierBCnt Ferns 1.00 per 100 Centaurea Kyrunocarpa 2.00 per 100 Antliiricum Vn. var 4.00perlOO ROOTED CUTTINGS. Cokas. 12 Varieties l.ooper liio B.OOper 1000 Stevia Var l.OO per 1"0 6.00 per 1000 Heliotrope l.uOperlOO Mums, R. C 2.00 per 100 IB.OOpiTlOOO Willonbrook. Col. Appleton. V. Morel, Ivory, Goldmine, P. Pacific. T. Katon, V. Ohadwlck. Mrs. Coombs. Polly Kose, Y. Eaton, A. J. Balfor, Wlarle I-iger, Pennsyl- vania, Golden IVeddins, W. Cliadwick.' Bellis Perennis Daisies (once transplant- ed) $1.00 per 100 Do.Sw't. AivsBum. Potplants 2.00perl00 Smllai. Pot plants 2.00perlOO Orders booked for good sorts Verbenas „„ „ .. ■ $5.00 per 1000 R. C. Wiii exchange any of the above for good sorts camatiOD cuttings. JOS. H. SEAMAN & CO. 90c. perlOO; *8.00 per 1000. Ageratum, Gurney, Pauline, 2 in. $1.50 per 100 PARIS DAISY. White, 2 in., 2c. ROOTED CUTTINGS List below. Iter 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6 kinds. $1.26. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds. $1.00. AGERATUM, Pauline. Ourney, White, 50c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8kinds,$l.I0 COLEIIS. 10 kinds. 60c. ALTERN ANTHERA. Bed and yellow, 60c. ; $4.00 per 1000. DOUBLE PKTUNI.IS. ten kinds, $1.00 STEVIA ISEURATA and VARIEGATED, 75c. GERMAN OR PARLOR IVY, 76c. SALVIA. 3 kinds, 90c. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, i years, 16 to 20 bran- ches, $2.00 per 100; $18 00 per I 000 MU.ST MOVE STOCK Cash orO. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS.. Chambersburg.Pa. Mention the FLorists' Exchange when writing. STOCK YOU WILL ALL WANT Per 100 Babv Ramblers, 4 in $20.00 Baby Ramblers. 2?^ in 7.00 Crimson RamblerB. 3 to 4 ft. 12.00 UrlmBon Ramblers, 4 to 6 ft 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2H in., ready to shift 3.00 Piersoniand Scottii Ferns 4.00 Hyd. Otak a, 2^ In., ready to shift 2.60 Vinca Major, vai. 2J^ in 2.50 •• 4in 6.00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10.00 '♦ frompota 6.00 Ampelopsis Veitchil. pot grown, dormant. long growths 4.00 English Ivy. 3!^ in. long, vines 6.00 Tritoma Dvaria. strong field roots 4.00 Stofeesea Cyanea, fine plants 3 00 50.000 Dormant Oanna Roots* best named 2.0 > All Colors not named 1.50 10 Best Geraniums, 2!^ in., ready to shift 2.60 25 000 Shrubs, Vines, Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash Please. BENJAMIN CONNELL. West Grove, Pa. Mention the FLorists" Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS. We have at least 160,000 geraniums in 2H in. pots, and In floe condition and the leaders at $18.00 per 1.000; $2.00 per 100. PerlOO. Koseeeranlum8,2Mln.»18.00 per 1.000,. . $2.00 AEeratam. Gurney. P Pauline and others •'2i.iln 2.00 "R.C 60 Fnchslas, all the leading varieties, 2K In. . . . 3 00 Heliotrope.all dark. 2V4 in 3.00 Sweet Aly«Huin,2Min 2 00 Lobelia, 2V4 in 2.00 Alternantliera. rooted cuttings 60 German ivy, all rooted cuttings 50 Knglfsh ivy extra fine rooted cuttings l.OO The World and all of Coleus R. C. f .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1.000. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen Schenectady, N. Y. Mention tlio FLorists" Exchange when writing. DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. Parnafinnc From pots, for planting in Chrysan Ulll liallUlld themum benches. Boston Marhe and a few Dorothy and variegated varieties, 10c. PinarQrioe Larce healthy plants, 6 to 6 inch pots UIMeidlldO jQ bud and bloom. 20c. UlirySflntnSniUinS ding. Appleton, yellow and white Bonnaffon, Maud Dean. Black Hawk, Jones, 60c. per doz. ; 5c. each. Primula Obconica L^'.^iS^pSSC""""' Punlamon Plantc in bloom. 4 in. pots, l&c.; bybJaMllill ridJIlO 6 in. pots, 26c. Cash Please. F. B. BINE, Len isburg. Pa. Uentloo The Florists* Bxchau^e when wrltlDg. 60 So. Main St., Washington, Pa. Mriitiiin thp FLorists' Escbanpe when writing. FIHEST DODBLE PETOHIIIS An Immease stock of white, pink, red. crim- son and variegated. All separate colors; nothing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. PerlOO Donble Petunias $1.26 Heliotropes, per 1000. $9.00 l.flO AbutllouB. New French dwarf, 8 vara 2 60 AbutiloDB, Savitzii 1,50 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol 2.00 Cuphea,(Cigar Plant) 76 Oazanla Splendeus 1.60 Petunia Grandillora, single In variety 1.26 Wtrobilauthes Uyerianus 1.25 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 A^eratum, 4 vars 75 Gash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J Miiition the FLorists' Eschapge when writing. AFEWOOODTHINQSYODWANT Draoeena Indivlsat 4 and 6 In., 910.00 and $26.00 per 100. AsparagrunPlnnaosaB. J in., $6.00 perlOO. '^. Asparagrus Sprengeri, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Oerautume, H. A. Nntt. Castellane John Doyle, Perkins. Double Gen. Grant. Poitevine, La Favorite rooted Cnttlngs. $1.00 per lon. Vinca Var., 2 In., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $1.00 per 100. Rex Bee:onla, nice plants, 2 and 2H in., $6.00 per 100. COLETS. Verschaffeltil and Golden Bedder 2 lnch.»2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica,21n..$2.00 perlOO; 31n., $4.00. Gladiolus, blooming bulbs, good cut flower mixture. 75c. per 100. GrofiTs Hybrids, fine mixture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. M.-ntion the FLorists' Exchange wben writing. seasonable ROOted Cutliogs and Plants 100 1000 Aehyrantlies, 3 var S .76 Aeeratuui. 3 var 60 Alyssum. ilbl. 76 Chrysantliemnuis, standard var.. 1.60 Carnations. Lawson, Fair Maid 2.00 $18.00 .Ioot-t.OhalleD;ier, Queen Louise... 2.00 16.00 Coleus, Queen & Verschaffeltil 76 6.00 Asstd 80 6.00 Cuphea 75 Dahlias, roots 4.00 36.00 Uracena indlTlsa, 3 inches 6.00 Fuchsias 1.00 Genistas, 2'J in. t3.00; 4 in. J12.00. 5 in. $20.00; 6 in. »26.0O per 100. Geriuanlvy 1.00 8.00 Marguerites, 2 var 1.00 8.00 " Queen Alexandra — 2.60 SteTla,3var 76 6.00 Swainsona. 2 var 1.00 Viucas.R. C.80c.;2i4ln. t2.60. SAMUEL S. PECKHAM, 8 South Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorists' Exchanpe when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trianae, Cattleya Gigas Sanderiana, Oncidiutn Fuscatum, Oin-idlum Kram- erianum and liurlingtonla Fragrans. LAOER a. HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The florists' Exchange wben writing. February 24, 19o6 The Plorists' fcixefian^e 235 CANNAS A Quarter of a Million | Strong, Dormant Roots | T\A/0, THREE AND MORE EYES ALSACE, white per 100, AUSTRIA, yellow FAIR PERSIAN, white, red spots PEACH BLOW, delicate pink VIRGINIA, rose pink GRAND ROUGE, dark foliage PAUL MARQUANT, salmon ITALIA, red Rold edge " MORNING STAR, crimson yellow throat.. MADAME CROZY. crimson gold edge... PIERSON'S PREMIER, scarletvcrydwarf $2,00; per 1000, $15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15 00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 2.00; 15.00 3.00; 25.00 3.00; 25.00 A. BOUVIER, crimson, tall pei 100, $2.25 per 1000, $17.50 CHAS. HENDERSON, scarlet 2.25 17.50 FLAMINGO, crimson 2.25 2.25 17 60 FLORENCE VAUGHAN. yellow 17.00 SHENANDOAH, salmon, dark foilago 2.25 17.00 ROBUSTA, dark foliage, tall 2.25 17.00 BEAUTE POITEVINE, crimson 2.50 20.00 J. D. EISELE, scarlet 2.50 20.00 CINNABAR, red gold edge 2.50 20.00 SOUV. d'A. CROZY 3.50 30.00 BLACK BEAUTY 7.00 60.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (EI.EPHAKT'S EARS) 6 to 8 inch circumference per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $15.00 8 to 10 " " " 3.50; " 30.00 10 to 12" " " 5.50; " 60.00 12 and up " " 10.00. GLOXINIAS Bulbs I'i inch diameter and up. Named varieties and separate colors, doz. 75c. ; 100, $5.00 ; per 1000, $40.00 Mi.xed varieties doz. 65c. ; 100, 4.50; " 35.00 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS E Large bulbs 1 '4 inch diameter and up. ^ SINGLE, separate colors or mixed... doz. 35c. ; 100, $2.25; per 1000, $20.00 := DOUBLE, separate colors or mixed., doz. 55c. ; 100, 4.00; " 35.00 S HARDY HYBRID ROSES g General Jacq., Mad. G. Luizet, Baroness Rothschild, La France, ^ Duke of Edinburgh, Alfred Colomb, Magna Charta, Ulrieh Brunner, and S all other desirable varieties, 10 for $1.25; $11.00 per 100; $100,00 per 1000. =s FLORISTS' CATALOaUE OP SEEDS, ETC , FREE FOR THE ASKING I ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West 14th Street, New York § ^ Baltimore. News Notes. The past week has been a busy one, business being reported excellent from all quarters. The social seas(jn is at its height, and the quality of cut flowers is all that can be expected, with the possible exception of Ameri- can Beauty which is both scarce and inferior. There is an abundance of bulbous stock, which, however, is being gotten rid of at fair prices. The Baltimore Gardeners' Club had a well attended meeting last v/eek. The approaching election and ban- quet were discussed and committees appointed. After the meeting the bowlers went to the new Criterion bowling alleys. Very good scores were made. The opening of 12 new bowling alleys on one floor at the "Garage" was attended by over one thou.sand visitors. The decorations of palms and white lilac with bulbous plants was exquisite. The alleys are equip- ped with automatic pin setters. C. H. SEYBOLD. Buffalo. News of the Week. E. C. Armbrust In the employ of L. H. Neubeck lost his mother by death the past week. The funeral was held from the family residence in Scranton, Pa. Mr. Armbrust has the heartfelt sympathy of all his friends of the craft. J. Benson Stafford made a decided liit in the big minstrel show given by the Central T. M. C. A., as a female impersonator. Palmer has the deco- ration for the Buffalo Yacht Club ball using palms, tulips, daffodils and carnations in large quantiti'es. Mme. Bernhardt was in Buffalo the fore part of the week, and gave a small supper to a few of her select friends: Byrnes Bros, had the table decoration. Professor Cowell of the South Park Botanical gardens will leave for an extended trip exploring the islands of Porto Rico and Cuba. Jos. Speidel has resumed his posi- tion at Palmer's having been on the sick list for the last two weeks. W. H. G. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Detroit. Among the Growers. The firm of John Breitmeyer's Sons has two very large establish- ments, one at Mt. Clemens and one in Detroit, at the corner of Mack and Concord avenues. The plant at Mt. Clemens is operated by Fred and Will Breitmeyer. There they grow of the newer carnation.s, Robert Craig, Helen Goddard, E>nehantress and Eclipse, the latter being .one of the best producers. The firm has some fine snapdragon and sweet peas. Fred Breitmeyer anticipates a large crop of violets for Easter. Roses are made a specialty of at the Mt. Clemens establishment. Their care is intrusted to William Breit- meyer, who may well be proud of the results. He has fine Bride and Bridesmaid, La Detroit and many .'American Beauty. Besides these, there is a house of La France and Liberty that have been dormant. These he hopes to have in bloom for Easter. The Mack avenue plant is in the hands of Herman Knope, who has been sick for several months, but is back in the harness again. At this plant are grown many thousands of bulbs, together with ferns and pot plants of all kinds. Boston and Far- leyense ferns are in perfect condition. Mr. Knope has white lilac all Winter long. He also has a house of fine gar- denias. Great preparations are mak- ing for the Easter trade. One thou- sand azaleas, three hundred spirteas and many hydrangeas help to fill up one house. John Breitmeyer's Sons are the largest bulb growers around Detroit. They not only make preparation for Easter, but have about 8.000 cold storage lilies, together with 14,000 others. Mr. Knope has under his care 16.000 Roman hyacinths, 18,000 Dutch hyacinths, 40,000 tulips and 22,000 narcissus, including Golden Spur, Von Sion, Emperor and Em- press. About 20,000 Paper White narcissus and 32,000 lily of the val- ley are also grown In a season. HARRY. IN USE SINCE 1886 HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST For Mildew and Blight on Carnations, Roses or Violets Says Wallace Gomersall, of West Nyack, N. T.: "I have recommended it to many gardeners, and so far my acquaintances have found it very valuable. In com- mon with gardeners and florists, I have found it of great value in checking the Rust on carnations. It is not expensive to use, tor by using in air bellows it diffuses itself everywhere, and is, in my judgment, a valuable every day article." How to Use Grape Dust for Violets, etc., in the Greenhouse. Fill the house with dust as soon as the plants are set, i and let it settle over the plants, or put one pound to a pail of water and spray it finely over everything, plants, ground, ' benches, etc. Spores are likely to settle anywhere about and prevention is the best remedy. Its fineness, its relia- bility, and it great diffusiveness combine to make QRAPE DUST take the highest rank as a popular and economical Fungicide. ^-Put up in 5 and 10 lb. packages at 7 cents per lb. ; also in 25 lb. bags, 100 lb. kegs, and in barrels of 200 lbs net. Kept in stock and sold by the leading seedsmen In America, USE " SLUQ SHOT" FOR SOW BUGS, ETC Fishkill-on-the-l1adson NEW YORK •tSAOl Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small PIaiitB,$3.00 per 1000. ABp. Spreuseri, 3 in. pots OxaliB Florlbunda Kosea per 100 .50 1.85 l.,50 per 100 10 var. Hne plants, H 1-8 in. pots 83.00 ColeuB ready in Marcli 2.00 Asp. PIumosuB, ready in March 2,00 CA.SH OR C. O. T>. JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Uentlcn Tbe Floristi' Exchange when writing. THB K7«VeRIGKN CKRNKTION Price, S3.50. Send for Smple Pees A. T. DE LA MARE PTB. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-8 OUANE STREET, NEW YORK Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. 236 The Florists' Bxchange FOUNDED IN 1888 The Government and Seed Testing A WfUy Medium ol Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered a.t i-iew York Post Omce as Second Class M&tter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Boi 1697. NEW YORK Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW I vy n rx. CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La Salle Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the llluatraUon* used In tW; paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prioes on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1,00. Foreign countries in postal union, f 2.50. Pa.yable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on Nevp lork. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the datevphen subscription expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex. New Yerlc AOVERTISINO RATES. One-half Inch, 76c.; %-lnch, »1.00; 1-lnoh. ll.SB. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, ahowlnc dis- count of lOc. l»a, »6a, or 16c. per Inch on conUnuous advertlslnK. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticalturists. Department of Plant Registration. Hoopes. Brother & Thomas, West Chester, Pa., submit for registration, two new roses named and described as follows: Christine Wright (WichuraianaXMme. Garonne Testout). Hardy Climber. Flowers pinl?. almost double, 4 inches in diameter, borne in clusters. Foli- age large and thick. Columbia (WichuraianaXMme. Caroline Testout) Hardy climber. Flowers salmon pink, semi-double. borne on long stems, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, sweet- scented. Foliage shiny. WILLI.'VM J. STEWART, Secretary. Strawberries under Glass. Editor Florists' Exchange: As a general response to several communica- tions received from readers of your paper, as an outcome of a few notes upon this industry as prac- ticed upon a farm in Southern Vermont. I would state that the Marshall variety is most extensively grown. The plants are potted late in the Fall, using a compo.st of fibrous loam, sand and cow manure, the proportions being practically the same as is used for carnations and other flowering plants. Bone meal and sheep manure are often substituted for cow manure. After being potted the plants are kept well watered and especial attention given to proper drainage, the plants being kept for aT)out ten days in a close shady location, to induce root action. When established, or at about the time for severe frosts, the plants are plunged in a cold frame and covered the same as for bulbous stock, to be brought into fruiting when required. About the middle of December a batch is brought into the greenhouse and placed upon a bed of ashes as closely to the glass as is possible. They are syringed frequently upon bright days, but never deluged with water. A night temperature of about 60 degrees, with the usual rise during the day. is maintained until the fruit is set. Ample ventilation is provided at all times; for it is said that if kept close and the plants become soft and drawn, the crop is a failure. During the time of bloom water is given very sparingly at the roots only. As the fruit sets, the most promising berries are allowed to mature and the inferior ones pinched oft. Wire supports are provided to keep the fruit clean and to allow a better exposure to the sun and light. To see several large houses devoted to this en- terprise, especially in a remote township in one of the northern New England States, is certainly an uncommon and interesting sight, and is an object lesson of the progress of modern agriculture made possible and profitable through modern transporta- tion facilities and a demand for things unseasonable by inhabitants of a great city. G. S. W. A G. A. R. Veteran of Pueblo, Col., has suggested that February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, be known in future as "White Carnation Day." The local post, it is said, expects to observe the day in accordance with the suggestion. In our Seed Trade Report this week we publish a summary of the information contained in circular No. 15 of the United States Department of Agricul- ture, wherein are set forth the results of tests, as regards purity, of Kentucky bluegrass and orchard grass seeds made by the Department's officials of samples of these seeds bought in the open market for the purpose. These purchases and tests are authorized by act of Congress, and the Attorney General of the LTnited States has decided that Sec- retary Wilson is justified, and is only carrying out the provisions of the act, in publishing the names of seedsmen whose samples of seeds, after test, have been found to contain adulterants, together with the percentage of the latter found in each lot tested. The circular referred to enumerates an extensive list of firms, many of them prominent members of the seed trade, from whom the seeds in question have been secured that were found to be adulterated. Much publicity has been given to this particular work of the Department, through the daily press, and there can be no question that untold injury will result to the seed business as a consequence. We do not believe that the reputable houses whose names appear in the circular would knowingly traffic in adulterated seed of any kind. Especially is it unlikely, in view of the fact that the act of Congress has been in operation for some time, that they would willingly lay themselves open to be "caught with the goods on them" by the govern- ment, no matter how or in what manner the latter secured from them its supplies of the seeds to be tested. There must be some extenuating circum- stances; for with this knowledge of liability to de- tection and subsequent publication, branding one as having been guilty of wilful fraud, it Is difficult to conceive that so many men in a trade would voluntarily barter their good names tor the paltry profit secured through the disparity in price between the real and the spurious article. It seems, however, that an exacting government has no leniency; it is sufficient tor our officials that the adulterated goods be supplied by a house to have its name blazoned forth as a cheat. The matter has reached an acute .stage; and the only relief seems to lie in every seedsman taking the utmost precaution to see that the goods he deals in are as genuine as it is possible to get them — a tact that can be ascertained by the dealers themselves, it competent; if not, by tests made on their behalf by the Department of Agriculture. It will then be possible, and with a greater degree of fair- ness, to place the deception, it any has been prac- ticed, where it rightly belongs. Every effort should be made to stamp out a practice that is bringing a large and growing in- dustry into disrepute; and, we feel sure, that the seedsman who has pride in his profession and values his own good name, will welcome any remedial measures, instituted by the government or otherwise, whereby the business may be purged of dishonest practices, competition made fairer, and the greatest satisfaction given to those who pur- chase seeds. '^ [ (©faituarg J George Wietor. In the death of George Wietor, which as announced briefly in last issue, occurred at the family residence on Devon avenue, on Tuesday of last w^eek, after an illness extending over several months, Chicago loses one of its old and highly respected residents and the trade one of its earliest exponents. The deceased was born in Germany seventy-three years ago and emigrated to this country when he reached his majority in 1854, settling in North Chicago, where he had ever since made his home, and where for many years he ranked among the successful market gardeners of this section. At an early date he saw the approaching prospects of forcing vegetables un- der glass and was one of the first to embark in this line, in which he attained remarkable success. Two years after locating in Chicago, in 1856, Mr. Wietor married Miss Helen Reinberg. who, with four chil- dren, survives him. The "hildren are Henry, Nicholas J. and Miss Mary Wietor, and Mrs John Muno, the latter the wife of one of Chicago's best known retail florists. When the two sons had reached man's estate they took practical charge of the business, discarded vegetables in favor of flowers, changed the name of the concern to Wietor Brothers, devoted themselves principally to roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, and have expanded until the f-^'tablishment ranks among the largest in the United States. The funeral services were held on Thursday. Feb- ruary 15. at St. Henry's church. High Ridge, and were largely attended, the interment being in the adjoining cemetery. The floral offerings were es- pecially beautiful and appropriate. W. K. W. Carnation Society and Its Certificates. Editor Florists' Exchange; I have read carefully your remarks and views contained in the article "The Carnation Society and Its Certificates." In the main I like the mild criti- cism very much. There is a widespread opinion that some action should be taken by the society to pre- vent the innocent purchaser being misled by erro- neous descriptions. There are few carnation grow- ers nowadays, however small they be interested, but what are fully aware that the certificates of the society are given purely for the appearance the variety made on the exhibition table, no more nor less; and tew, indeed, will be those who purchase a new variety from that recommendation alone. If a large prospective buyer, he will assuredly travel to the place where the variety is growing; it a small number is wanted he will inquire of some one who has seen the variety, and in other ways he will learn a good deal about the new thing. As tor the record of the number of flowers, bursting, etc., it would indeed cause useless labor on the originator. And Is it not against human nature to give your own offspring a bad character, mention its detects, etc.? Much rather would the disseminator withdraw it from the market than expect to sell it after he him- self had given it a poor character! As to his re- corded statistics of its good or bad qualities being sworn to, whether a joke or not, it is absurd. An oath does not make a lie the truth; and the truth needs no inspiration. I have great faith in the honesty of my brother florists, especially those who have become eminent as disseminators of new varieties of our florists' flowers, and would be ashamed to ask any of them to swear before a notary public to a statement tor which their simple word was not enough. As I remarked at Boston, this record of what the flower had done with the originator would be chiefly val- ued according to your faith in the veracity of the man, or how accomplished a prevaricator he was. I trust the able committee will entirely eliminate that part of the proposal. In connection with the above, did it never occur to you that varieties that have proved a great dis- appointment have been sent out with the most hon- est intention that they were jewels? Undoubtedly a great dependence is placed on the disseminator's past performance. It he has been the originator of two or three grand varieties, we will naturally have great faith in what he produces and what he says about them; and a correspondingly low estimate of aspirants coming from an establishment continually sending out new varieties, none of which has proved of great value or has soon dropped into oblivion. All the affidavits you could swear to would have little weight again.st public opinion formed by what a raiser of seedlings had previously done; and yet the most honest and successful have all made some mistakes. There is no exception. From the time the little seed germinates it thrives and is healthy in the home of its birth; it grows well in the field, transplants successfully, begins to flower early and profusely, has a fine flower and stem, and is of a desirable color. It it lacked any of these good qualities to a marked extent its owner, it sane, would have discarded it as soon as any decided detect was apparent. In other words, the soil, temperature, treatment and general environ- ment of the place suited it exactly, and there it flour- ished, showing nothing but good qualities. This is often the case; and is not the raiser honorably jus.- tifled in giving it a high-sounding character? It has proved all he said with him, although it may prove a burster and a fraud ten miles from its birth- place. It has been with the raiser the "survival of the fittest," and he has no reason to doubt that it will be universally successful. As for cancellation of the certificate there need be no need of that. The judges could score a flower and pass their judgment to the secretary of the society, who would keep the record locked up, or unpublished till the full certificate (report of local committee) was handed in, and it that was not satisfactory the certificate it earned need be never heard of, and there would be nothing to cancel. You intimate, and Mr. Rudd states, that the plan of a local committee visiting the home of a variety, a candidate for a certificate, has been tried and proved a failure. It may have been proposed and discussed, yet I cannot remember when it was put into practical working; and there seems to the writer some decided merit in the plan proposed. There seems little probability that a seedling will be raised so remote from a community of growers that It will not be practical to get an unbiased com- mittee of men to visit the place. Whoever would be selected should feel it their duty and be proud to do it. However, they should not make the pro- prietor of the establishment aware of their coming; if they did, no flowers would be picked for a week and first impressions have great weight in biasing the whole judgment. Neither should it be necessary that the committee (perhaps three) need all visit the place together; let each call alone whenever most convenient and least expected and make notes, men- tal or otherwise, of the conditions found. They could easily get together at the end of the season and make out their report. The plan looks feasible and practical. In conclusion, I think there is a good deal of fuss and feathers over something we can never control. February 24, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 237 There is no more immorality or fraud in a man giving fulsome praise to his carnations than the manufacturer advertising his automobile or gas en- gine as far superior to any in the market, and we are fools and suckers to believe a word of it without troubling ourselves to find out the truth from every available source. To make the certificate of the Carnation Society of any value to the intending pur- chaser, the visiting local committee would, in my opinion, be of the utmost value. WM. SCOTT. Buffalo. Editor Florists' Exchange: There was a time when I, too, thought that the American Carnation Society could and ought to do more for its members in the way of singling out the new varieties that are really meritorious and will stand the test, or, as some put it. "varieties that will trot." But when it comes to formulating a plan by which this could be done, I must confess that I was unable to study out anything that would hold water for a minute. And the more I thought on the subject the more did I become convinced that it will never be possible for our society to single out a variety and say that it will be a profitable one to grow. To try to do such a thing would be suicidal, because experience in raising and testing new varie- ties has taught us that it would surely fail. If the society undertook such a thing and failed, as it surely would, it would soon fall into disrepute, just as a seedling raiser who introduces only inferior varieties soon loses the confidence of the trade. I do not think it is a question of the raiser's honesty, because I am confident that there are very few varieties offered to the trade but what have "made good" on the originator's place. And, real- ly, that is the only thing we have to go by in judg- ing as to whether a variety is worthy of dissemina- tion or not. I will say, however, that it does call for good judgment on the part of the originator. Every variety has its peculiarities and its faults, and in every variety it is largely a question as to which will predominate — its merits or its faults. Often a fault can be entirely overcome by careful culture; but after a siege of propagating, such as the top- notchers are subjected to, that fault will crop out and undo all that good culture had done while the variety was being grown normally. The grower who can foresee these things best will be the most suc- cessful as a disseminator. As to requiring a disseminator to give an ac- curate record of the number of blooms cut, the percentage of split calyces, etc., I don't think that would tell us anything at all. While, of course. a variety must be at least fairly free and should not burst, there are so many other things that go to make up a good carnation that it would be im- possible to cover the whole subject. As to the affidavit part of it, I would ask those who advance that idea whether they would not have willingly sworn to the statements they have made in their advertisements of the varieties they have intro- duced? Then let me ask t.'iem how many of those varieties fulfilled those statements after they were disseminated? I have not the least doubt about those statements being entirely in accordance with the varieties' behavior prior to their dissemination, but a hard siege of propagating, different soil and culture prevented a continuance of their excellent behavior. We have often seen cases of just this kind. Varieties that were as fine in every way as the finest, would, even on the originator's place, re- fuse to behave as they did before they were dis- seminated. As for a committee visiting the originator's estab- lishment to see the variety growing, etc., I would say that nothing conclusive could be gained by it. How often have the best of us visited other places to see varieties growing, to a.scertain whether they were free, etc.! And haven't we missed it just as often on those varieties as we did on those that we did not see. except on the exhibition table? Varieties do not all grow the same. Those that make the biggest show do not always make you the most money. There are varieties that never have a very heavy crop on, but can be counted on from Septem- ber to July: while there are others that make a great show during the Winter months. The latter are apt to carry one away with their grand ap- pearance when seen at the right time, while the other will seem only a fairly profitable variety. Then there is the question of health. The origi- nator has been careful to guard against disease and may have kept the variety clean, but all the while some disease has been waiting its chance to break out, and at this time when the variety is being worked hard, this trouble crops out and the mischief is done. The disseminator is not to blame altogether, but rather you who demand of him three times as many young plants as ought to be turned out. It must be admitted that as matters now stand the society's certificates can be but a poor guide in the selection of varieties to invest in. I have al- ways cautioned against placing too much impor- tance on the showing a variety makes on the exhibi- tion table. Experience has taught the wise ones to gain at any flower show merely an idea of the color, stem, and general makeup of the flower, and to leave the profitableness entirely to be worked out in the future. It is. however, a good thing to know how nearly a perfect bloom a variety will produce when at its best. It is also a good thing to be able to compare the different varieties in the same class as to purity in color and in form, texture, and gen- eral makeup. I am sure that those of us who visit the shows knowingly get more out of them than those who go to find out which varieties to invest in. I have thought that the society could go a lit- tle farther along the same line than it does now, by judging a variety three or four times in a season, but that is practically being done through the Fall and Spring shows. Only at these exhibitions the judging may sometimes not be quite so critical as could be desired, though, in the main, I think it is quite critical enough. I believe, Mr. Editor, that each one must solve this problem for himself. The wise grower will not plunge on any variety until he has good reasons to think that he can grow it successfully, but will rather buy moderately of as many varieties each year as his means will allow and his business will demand. The varieties that will succeed with him will more than make up the loss on those that fall, and he will be ahead on the deal as a whole. There is no reason for any loss of confidence in the carnation breeders. They have improved the car- nation wonderfully in the last decade, and no one has done it alone, but most of them have con- tributed in one way or another. The improvement is still going on, and no one can be said to have a monopoly. Each has his good ones and his bad ones, but he can only go so far in choosing between them. The final test comes when they go out in the cold world to make their own way. The ones with the rugged constitution will succeed, while the more delicate natured ones will fall by the way- side, and the originator T/ill be blamed or blessed according to the success of the variety. I have been connected directly or indirectly with the dissemina- tion of several varieties of carnations, and I know that no one feels more keenly the disappointment in the failure of a variety than the originator. A. F. J. BAUR. Editor Florists' Exchange; The editorial on the question of certificating vari- eties by the American Carnation Society was perused with great interest. Equally interesting will be the report of the committee appointed by President Fisher at the Boston meeting to take hold of this very subject; it is the earnest hope of a majority of the carnation growers of the country that something practical may result from the committee's efforts. The present manner of bestowing certificates de- fines several very important qualifications necessary to a new carnation, and settles satisfactorily, or nearly so, the question of color, stem, fragrance, and calyx (except where fraud is deliberately practiced), and to have these points settled is certainly of great value. But three other equally important requisites are still undetermined — constitution, freedom, and earliness in production of bloom. If the committee can have the certificate determine these qualities in addition to what a certificate already stands for, then surely we will have combined in the award all that an intending purchaser of a new variety may re- quire to know. To have the certificate stand for all the nualities enumerated may be difficult of accom- plishment, but I am optimistic enough to believe that through the earnest efforts now being made, we may at a no distant date look forward with hopeful an- ticipation to such result. If the certificate of the future does not give abso- lute security to the wouldbe purchaser of new vari- eties, it is possible to have a much nearer approach to the ideal than exists under the present method of bestowal. The earnest efforts of the society to better safeguard the dissemination of new varieties is most commendable, and will work for good: but we cannot expect perfection, and there will continue to be disappointments and loss resulting from the grow- ing of carnation novelties. AH progress is made at considerable cost, whether in the domain of applied mechanics, science, art, or literature, and we carnation enthusiasts cannot hope for progress except over the road labeled "disap- pointment." Some one has said that civilization it- self most frequently rides forward on a powder cart. We have made most commendable progress in the past years, and the writer anticipates even greater progress in the coming vears. I wish the committee having the matter under advisement success, and also believe that they will bring in a report which will, in a great measure, clear up the present somewhat ineffective condi- tions. E. G. HILL. Mr. Herr's Impressions of the A. C. S. Boston Meeting. Editor Florists' Exchange: Under the above heading the very interesting paper read by Secretary Albert M. Herr before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, published in your i.ssue of February 10, will be taken notice of by almost every florist throughout the land. W'hile in the main Mr. Herr's paper is to the point, yet there are certain statements which seem to me, as an out- sider and yet one actively, interested, wholly un- called for. Mr. Herr says "the rearrangement for effect after they had all been staged made things very confusing for the judges, and delayed the work fully half an hour." This undoubtedly will at once give a wrong impression, as there was no rearrange- ment for effect. The only rearrangement was the spreading out of some of the exhibits to fill a table which had been left empty; and this was done by some of the committee who were non-exhibitors and did not interfere with the judges" work in any way. Again Mr. Herr says, "Another impre.ssion to the visitor was the lack of a registration book, and a place for the proper receipt of mail and tele- grams. This was, no doubt, simply an oversight on the part of the local club and the president, through whom such affairs are arranged." This statement is unquestionably misleading. Why should the local club, or the president, arrange a regis- tration book? It may be the custom of the Ameri- can Carnation Society to have such matters ar- ranged, but if so, it is a poor plan, and one which steps ought to be taken at once to remedy. I be- lieve the S. A. F. has a registration book on hand at all of its meetings. It is taken care of by the secretary, procured by him as the prope person to look out for such a book, and is kept as a record of the meeting. This, I believe, is the plan adopted by many other organizations, and I would advise the worthy secretary of the A. C. S. to simply adopt this plan, rather than criticise another officer, or other club, for not doing what would .seem to be the work of the secretary. Then again, regarding the address for telegrams and mail. The headquarters had been announced as the Copley Square Hotel. Was not that suf- ficient? In almost every city two-thirds of visitors to conventions have their own special hotel to stay at and look out for mail and telegrams them.selves, so that there could have been but few disappoint- ments in that line. I do not mean by this to criticise the worthy secretary of the A. C. S., but simply to show him and the readers of the Florists' Exchange that he had gathered some wrong impressions, and should look to other sources for remedies rather than to hosts or brother officers. JOHN W. DUNCAN. On Greenhouse Heating. Editor Florists' Exchange: I thank Dr. Kitchen for the compliment he paid me in your issue of December 30. It is a satisfaction to me to know there is some one who believes me capable of independent thinking. However, I am not satisfied that I am wrong on the point he men- tioned. I thought I had proved I am right. The doctor says, "Friction must be avoided." Friction cannot be avoided; wherever there is motion, there must be friction. If it were not so, we would have perpetual motion. What I said about friction caus- ing heat, I meant, in this case, more in jest than otherwise: for if any heat is generated by water rushing through pipes, it cannot be enough to be of any consequence. I did not say all I could have said about that baby boiler. I did not say that even after the additional pipe had been put in, I had to be very careful not to put on too much draft, or the water, would boil out of the stand-pipe. I calculated that it would have easily heated 500 feet of pipe. The lesson I learned from this is, that the heating capacity of a boiler has nothing to dO with its size: it all de- pends on the size of the fire, or what means the same thing, the grate-surface. This may be noth- ing new, but when I look over the list of the dif- ferent boilers now made, it appears their heating capacity is measured by the amount of water they can heat outside of the greenhouse, where it does not do a particle of good. Another point I want to speak of, is the idea our professional boiler setters have, that there must be a rise in the pipes from one end of the greenhouse to the other. Now, I think there is a certain energy required to push this sometimes enormous amount of water up-hill, sometimes hundreds of feet. This energy must be supplied by the Are. Rise, of course, there must be, but only from the boiler to the greenhouse floor. From that point the pipes should run on a dead level. I have al- ways laid them that way, whenever I had the say about it, and always with good results. And when- ever it should be done. I would lay all the pipes side by side, none over each other. This way. I have often run them only half full of water, just to see how it would work. The water seemed to run easier: there certainly was less friction, and the pipes got just as hot. (This, however, was only experimental. Keep your pipes full.) Now, Mr. Professional Boiler Setter, tell me that I am wrong; that the pipes must rise, for does not heat rise? Most decidedly heat rises; but water runs down hill, whenever you give it a chance. I am only com- promising when I keep it on the level. That water will not run up hill, even with a fire behind it, I have seen illustrated once. Mr. X. had built three greenhouses, and put in two boilers, a large one and a small one — one at each end of the shed: the large one to heat the whole in milder weather, the smaller one to assist when colder. There was the customary rise in the supply pipe — from large toward the small boiler. But when a fire was started in the latter, nary a bit of heat did it send where it was wanted; it went at once down hill toward the large boiler, and only by the aid of a valve did it change its course. This ought to prove to any sceptic that although heat rises, wa- ter will stubbornly run down hill whenever It gets a chance. In my previous remarks on that baby boiler, I said it was tapped for 1%-inch pipe which I re- duced to H4 inch; but the types made me say, "One and one-half inches of pipe reduced to one and a quarter inches." CARL C. EVERDING. 238 THe Florists' Bxchansfe CHRYSANTHEWIUIVIS New Chrysanthemums. (Bead befure tbe Morris CouBt.r Gardeners and Florists' ISoelerj; Febraary 14, 1906. by C. H. Totty. by request.) Being the sponsor for so many o( the new kinds in the sense that I am introducing them to the trade, I should have been better pleased had some one else who could not have been accused of "having an axe to grind," essayed to write this paper. However, many of you saw the kinds in flower, or at our local show, so if I get too enthusiastic, you can easily bring me back to earth. It has been asserted that while American raisers ol: new varieties concede the palm for size to the import- ed kinds, yet the American varieties are the only ones idaoted tor average commercial culture. Is this state- ment true' I sa^^ hardly so, because a walk through ?f,e New York cut flowef district during the chrysan^ thenium season shows us the following kinds being shf^ped in in quantity, and all of them are imported "■""o'ctoblr Sunshine, Alice Byron, Cheltoni, Nellie Pockett Mrs. Coombes and our own great and only Wm Duckham. There are others, but I have quoted enough to show that the foreigners do get a show m the Wholesale markets of the country. I ha\;« ^ad it stated to me that Timothy Eaton is an English in- stead of a Canadian seedling, but in the absence of any proof. I refused to 'credit it. . . „ „ „,!_: The fact is that a valuable new variety may origi- nate in anv country, but in the case of some raisers^ The French particularly, one has to buy so much chaff to find even one grain of wheat that "The game Is not "^rt'lasl'ee^^lti'te^ that the reason the Australian varieties do so well here is because they are accus- three weeks longer. The way Beatrice May finished up for me last year is about as near perfect as I ever expect to see a white chrysanthemum. Perhaps the next best thing as an all round variety in its color is Mrs. Partridge. Red varieties are al- most without exception prone to burn in bright sun- light but Partridge will not damp one petal. Almost evervone likes W. B. Church, but so many complain of its poor growth. Partridge will give you the church color and in addition is a grand dwarf, stocky grower I tried it on every bud from August 10 to the end of September, and it was good on every one, the late buds showing, as was natural, a much thinner flower. Another very dwarf variety that showed similar color to Partridge on first opening was Mary AJin Pockett but it soon faded to an Indian red. ihis variety was so verv dwarf that I did not take any no- tice of" it all Summer, and the flower, when it developed was a most agreeable surprise. Mary Ann Pockett will be a verv valuable variety to grow in pots or on a front bench where head room is restricted. While on the dwarf varieties (and the splendid dwarf habit is one of the strongest qualities ot the Wells' sorts everv vear) I should mention May Sed- don It had no chance to prove itself this year, as my stock did not come till late, and it is so very dw-arf that it must have a very long season of growth to do it justice. Do not. I beg of you, keep on propaga- ting this variety too late this year. Give it a fair show: and if it comes with you as it has been gro-nn. eleven inches across and eleven inches deep, you wiu have a prize winner in the white classes. Mrs John B. Dunne is a fine grower and a fine varietv: one that will give you 100 per cent, of good flowers. Thex-olor is old rose, very striking and beau- tiful and reminds me of the old Chenon de Leche. for vears a great favorite of mine. Dunne will run up to 4 or 5 feet with good culture, and a crown bud around .\ugust 20, will give you the best flower. Another sterlink sort, in that every flower comes good, is Mrs. G. Heaume, a splendid dean grower 3 to 4 feet high. The color is pretty much the same as seen in (^ueen Alexandra, a salmony bronze, one of this coming season than it did last, because stock was limited, and 1 experimented over a wide range of buds to find the best one. The introductions of other disseminators, I can not speak of with any degree of knowledge not having seen any of them" to speak of. The F. R. Pierson Company's Glenview, a bronzy red, is a good one and well worth a trial. Nathan Smith & Son, and H. W. Bucklue, both have their usual list of new seedlings, but I cannot speak on them, not having seen them, and we must wait for another year to pass judgment on them. You may, perhaps, ask, "What is the use of buying in new kinds every year when so many of tlie old ones are so fine? If you are an exhibitor you must keep up with the times and keep buying the best. A valua- ble object lesson was seen at the Philadelphia show where in the special classes every prize winner was a new variety or not over two > ears old. and there were lots of the older varieties competing. The obvious lesson is, that "n'hile progress may be slow, neverthe- less it is progressing all the time, and the end is not .vet by any means. C. W. Ward says it takes nearly a thousand years to add much to the size of a carnation. Progress in the chrysanthemum is very much faster than that. If you will look back and see what has been done in the past 20 years it is really startling, and while Im- proved methods of culture have brought out a good deal, careful and systematic hybridizing are bring- ing out very much more. Our exhibition last year was the best we ever had. and the flowers were certainly the largest we had staged- This coming Fall, I know we shall make more progress in this direction, and the varieties we have been discussing this evening will ha\'e no small part in the grand procession. The Pine Croft Rose Houses, East Brookfield, Mass. Sciadopitys Verticillata. Editor Florists' Kxchange; I note the interesting article of Mr. Meehan on Sciadopitys verticillata in your issue of Feb- ruary 10, in which he speaks of its hardiness in Pennsylvania as show'n by a twenty-flve year test, and "that he has never known of its being injured by cold," from which one might infer that there were strong doubts as to its hardiness in other and colder sections. Let me add my experience and ob- servation here in New Hampshire, whose climate occasionally shows a fall of the mercury to 25 de- grees below zero Fahr. I planted one in my grounds in 1896 in a position exposed fully to the sun in Summer and with no protection from shrubbery, other trees or buildings in the Winter, from the full sweep of the wind and storm. This plant, brought from Japan by the late James Comley, has withstood such a climate from thence hitherto, has not seemingly suffered in the least, and is as bright looking to-day as at any time since planting. Fully furnished, with a good leader it has made but a .^low growth, and the same is close and compact. 'Ihe hardiness of this plant I have never questioned or doubted. I should not hesitate to plant one in any part of New England, and without protection nf any kind. Nashua, N. H. C. W. HOITT. tomed to strong sunlight, and being grown and flow- ered entirely outside have more native vigor 1 a.m just now collaborating with a hybridizer in Calitornia, where I understand almost identical conditions pre- vail and if it is a matter of climatic conditions, we hope to be producing some Wm. Duckhams and Beatrice Mays in a year or tivo. The strongest rea- done so well is because of the rigid selection of the son to my mind why the Wells-Pockett kinds have best kinds from an immense number of seedlings, thus the present list: Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. Heaume, Mrs. Knox. G. J. Brooks, etc.. some twelve kinds in an, are the pick of over 97,000 seedlings. In the face of a pruning down like that one would say they must all be wonders, and, candidly, I do believe they are the best this firm has ever sent out. How different this wholesale method from the con- ditions under which our own hybridizers have to w-ork. wherewith the plants being grown inside and taking up valuable space, a few hundred seedlings seem a very large batch to handle. Hybridizing is largely a gamble anvway, and a Col. Applfcton may appear m your single dozen plants, but the chances are against you. and the law of averages will tell in the long run. In looking over the new things of the year we will give first place to the American seedling Morton F. Plant. This made its first and almost its only appear- ance at our local show, and we should be duly proud of the fact. This coming year, when the experts from other localities have it to work with, some phenome- nal flowers are bound to be shown. An improved Vlviand-Morel but twice the size, at least, that 1 ever saw Morel, and we have in a few words a very good description of Morton F. Plant, with the addition that the foliage and stem are the facsinJile of those of Col. Appleton's. "Honor to whom honor is due:" and we owe a good deal to the Dailledouze Bros, tor this grand variety. Next on this list is Beatrice May, and it is certain- ly a beauty. This variety has developed one serious fault, from my own point of view, which is that it is altogether too modest and shy in producing stock, making the dissemination slow and unsatisfactory. I had hoped to make some money out of Beatrice May. but In the language of the poet, "Twas ever thus, since childhood's hour. I've seen my fondest hopes decay," and a most vigorous hunt over three conti- nents falls to reveal any stock to speak of. As a keeper, this variety is second to none. It kept for three weeks on the plant with me. in perfect condition, and some of the llowers after being exhibited and scored by the C. S. A. Committee kept in water some the kinds commonly called oft color, but I am free to confess that every one who saw it in my houses liked Mrs Wm. Knox, when first expanding, looks dis- tinctly an aristocrat as every petal falls n.iturally into its proper place, but I am sorry to have to confess that the neck is hardly long enough to hold erect the large spreading flower. In the short vase classes it is a winner, as it gives a flower with as large a spread as F. S. Vallis and a far neater appearance. T Richardson is an immense grower and will make a stem like a voung tree. Do not overfeed this variety as it has such a tremendous root action it is eas"v' to overdo it. The color is the same shade as that of fhe Enchantress carnation, a point to be con- sidered in classing it as a pink. A bud last week in .\ugust is to be preferred to an earlier one. Mrs. F. F. Thompson was called the most artistic flower in the Philadelphia show, and if it were not necky, I should say grow it largely. In the short vase classes, or in classes where a support is allowed, it is one of the most striking varieties ever set up. We have had varieties before that have been termed ostrich plume, but never one that so closely resembled an ostrich plume in the exquisite twist and curve of the petal as this does. Mrs. George Beech will be a sterling sort for the commercial grower, and while rather late -for an exhibition flt>wer is far ahead of Yellow Eaton and others of the class for November shows. I notice it mentioned very prominently in English periodicals as a grand Christmas variety. Beech is a yellow sport from Mrs. Swinbourne, a variety that, you may recall, I sent out last year, which will be largely grown next .vear as a late white, as it has made good everywhere. Leslie P. Ward, which I named after our own patron and fello'w townsman, is one of the most beau- tiful combinations of color I have seen, being old rose with golden tips to the petals. It is an Australian seedling and was exhibited as No. 50. To get the lovely color of this variety at its best do not take .1 bud before September 1, if you can help it, as earlier buds, while they produce larger flowers, do not show such fine color. M. G. Rivol. is a French sport from Paola Radielli. which was a fine thing but a poor, undecided color. Rivol is a fine deep yellow, deeper in color than Col. .A.ppleton and will be of good service as its growth is fine in every way. There are several other good kinds in tfi^ Australian — G. J. Brooks. Merstham Crimson and' W. Wells, but time and space forbid of going rntb them in detail. The last named will probably show up nvucti better Treatment of Frozen Lilies. Editor Florists' Exchange: From time to time I have noticed items in your valuable paper in regard to frozen plants and their treatment. Now, I have just one or two re- marks to make that will perhaps interest some .of your readers. I have always been taught to take great care of my Easter lilies and not let them get touched by the frost, or they would be no good. Well, this year I wasn't quite so careful as I might have been and the result was, I am pleased to say, that ray five hundred Easter lilies were frozen solid, bulk and all. I am pleased that they were frozen. First, from the fact that I learned some- thing that I never knew: and, second, because I think they are even better than a few that I had that were not frozen at all. Here is the way I treated them, when I learned that they were frozen so bad, I hadn't hopes, but I had the lilies carried into a greenhouse, with plenty of light and with a temperature of 60 degrees, and gave them a good spraj'ing of cold water, and out of the five hundred I have only lost thirteen. The remainder are all about ready to show bud. Hoping this will interest some of your readers who can obtain proof of what 1 have said if thev want it. S. Burlington, Vt. JOHN H. TONER. Pine Croft Rose Houses. East Brookfield, Mass. In April, 1905, these houses were leased lor a period of five years by Robert Miller. The main houses are 210 feet long representing 25,000 feet of glass. Mr. Miller leased them from E. A. Lamprey, who used them for a number of years as cucumber houses. Mme. Abel Chatenay, General Mac.4rthur. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are the only varieties grown, but Mr. Miller is contemplating throwing out MacArthur for Richmond. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Miller live in a very handsome cottage near the greenhouses at the head of Lake Lashaway. Mrs. Miller is sister of .-Vlex. Montgomery, president of the American Rose Society. Mr. Miller is making many changes, putting in a new boiler, etc. He finds a ready mar- ket for his cuts in Lowell, Springfield and Worcesteh '^ CAROLUS. ■ February 24,1908 The Hlorist-s* Gxchange 239 CARNATIONS Carnation Diseases. (Summary of lecture delivered by Mr. A. F Wnoils before the Washington Florists' dub on February 0, 190G.) Mr. Woods discussed very briefly and illustrated liy lantern slides the disease known as stigmonose, produced by the punctures of green tly (aphis) and thrips. He called attention to the fact that these insects often do more injury than is suspected, and are the cause of distorted flowers, spotted flowers, and the general weakening of the plant. He rec- ommended as treatment for these insects the use of the purer forms of nicotine rather than the burn- ing of tobacco stems. He stated that hydrocyanic acid gas could not be safely used on carnations in active growth. Mr. Woods also spoke of the ordinary carnation spot, produced by the fungus Septoria Dianthi, and stated that it developed first on the plants in the field and did serious damage only while the plants were becoming established after moving from the field to the house. He recommended the use of Bordeaux mixture containing a little soap, so that it would wet the foliage. This should be used once or twice before the plants are brought into the house, and after they have been planted in the beds they should receive one or two good sprayings in case the disease is bad. The same statements also applied to the fairy ring spot, or ring mold, produced by Heterospoi'ium. In both of these diseases it is also necessary to give the plants plenty of ventilation and avoid wetting the foliage in watering. If it is necessary to syringe the plants to prevent red spider, this should be done on clear mornings, so that the foliage will dry be- fore night. Wiiere either of these diseases attacks the plants in bloom and Bordeaux mixture is not de- sirable, the ammoniacal copper carbonate can be used. Attention was also called to a new bacterial dis- ease of carnations, briefly described by Mr. Woods in the Florists' Exchange about two years ago. This disease attacks the leaves and stems in moist seasons, and especially in greenhouses that are too warm and moist does considerable damage. It is readily distinguished from the other carnation dis- eases by the fact that the spots are always sur- rounded by a distinct water-soaked area, which can be readily seen by holding the leaf up to the light, and upon surface examination simply looks like a darker wet band surrouriding a brown central spot. Kemoval of the diseased leaves and stems and sy- ringing the plants with water containing one part of formaldehyde in 500 parts of water is recom- mended. One or two syringings is sufficient where it is possible to reduce the temperature and mois- ture. Particular attention was given in the paper to a new disease which has been prevalent especially during the past season on the Mrs. Lawson type of carnations. This disease is produced by a fungus closely related to the one causing the spot disease of violet, and the general appearance of the disease and its effect on the plant are quite similar to what is produced by the spot disease of violet. The dis- ease starts in the field on plants that have been f^xposed to dews or night rains, especially where the foliage remains wet during the- night, and will also develop under glass if the foliage remains moist over night and infection is present. The plants are gradually killed back from the top and the stems Carnations, Past and Present. ( I're/tured by Robert Crai^and rt':tO}iefi>ii- the Hnrticultunil Society ot New York.) TIu! carnation, as grown to-dny, is almost cx(;lusive- ly ;i Ilurists' flower, and hybridiz^-rs have been breud- ing to improve this strain, but there is a wider Hold and important field for them,— the development of garden carnations, hardy enough to live through the Winter without protection in the latitude of Phila- delphia and New York, and with the quality of bloom- ing- through llie Summer. The discussion of this idea might form a lengthy paper in itself, so I will con- fine my remarks to varieties grown under glass for counter bloom. It would not be wise for me. in view of the fact that, at the present time, the literature of the carna- tion is so voluminous, to attempt to give you a com- prehensive and detailed history of the wonderful flower, as we know it to-day, and as we see it here on the tables to-night. There is more space in the gardening papers devoted to the carnation than to any other plant or flower. The minutest details as to soils to be used, and methods of culture to be observed, as well as criticisms and descriptions of new varieties as they appear, with histories of the achievements of each in the competitive exhibitions throughout the country, with able discussions on the ancestry of eacn pedigreed variety; its vigor of constitution, or lack of it; its freedom of bloom or its failure to have this very desirable quality; its desirable habit of commen- cing to bloom early in the fall, or its undesirable ten- dency to defer blooming until a later period; detail- ed and frequent information on everything pertaining to carnations is so easily accessible that every one interested must have his desire for knowledge almost fully satisfied, as far as the printed page can give, and little further can be learned except by personal culture of the plant, which occupation 1 recommend to every amateur as one of the most charming that can engage his or her, attention. So, I feel that if I am to interest you to-night, it may be by a brief expression of my thoughts as I review my experiences of the past forty years, with mention of the most famous varieties which have appeared from time to time, remaining w^ith us until they were either over- taken with disease or were displaced by better varieties of similar color and character. Of the hun- dreds of sorts introduced in that period I will speak in about the order of their introduction, and of each color separately, so as to bring clearly to your minds the wonderful improvement which, notwithstanding many failures, has gradually been made. The frequent appearance of improved varieties is the principal factor in maintaining the lively interest in the carnation; there is always something to be said about a distinguished newcomer and comparisons to be made with those that have preceded it. Scarcely a year passes by without bringing us one or more real improvements; other kinds of plants and flowers, (with the possible exception of the chrysanthemumj do not appear to be so susceptible of improvement. Take the rose, for instance; particularly the var- ieties which are forced for cut flowers; we see few changes for the better. Bride and Bridesmaid have remained for many years the loading teas, and the peerless American Beauty has liad no rival for a tjuarter of a century. It is true, that quite recently there have been introduced several good forcing roses, Liberty, Killarney, and last the very valuable Rich- mond rose. The latter is destined to be very largely growo; all honor to E. G. Hill for the Richmond. In his enthusiasm for novelties, he has sometimes given us sorts which did not "pan out," but his services in Hut we cannot hope to gel good new roses as often as carnations, 'it is "not in the wood." Take again, another class of plants, llie palms, so deservedly popu- lar as house plants. Nothing new appears at all equal tu tlic old-time kentias and arecas. New palms, it Is true, are introduced from time to time, but none equal to those which we have had so many years. , While the constant introduction of new carnations :s very interesting and fascinating, it is, alas, true, that where we get one real improvement there arc several introduced with exaggerated praises which are practically worthless. But it will be more diffi- cult in the future to send out poor or mediocre sorts; the trade is becoming more and luore critical and the American Carnation Society is doing all it can to pri:vent the introduction of inferior sorts If there bo a really good sort ready for the market, this very critical inspection and wide publicity will only serve lo advertise its merits and increase its sale. TIxc first valuable carnation to come under my no- tice was l>a Purite, which is generally spoken of, as of a deep pink color; it was rather a carmine with \iolot flame. The shade was very pleasing. It was imported from France in 1858; in 1862 my father tjouglit one plant which cost $2.50 and proved to be a good investment, as it was of easy propagation, and two years later we had a good stock which was in brisk demand at $20 per 100. I once heard the late George Wilson of Maiden, Ma^s.. who was a very suc- cessful florist, say that the best investment he ever made in floriculture was the purchase of fifty plants of L.a Purite at $5 per plant. This was probably in ISdl. This carnation was for fifteen years or more the most largely cultivated of the time. It was very productive. I have seen a house of it at the late Wm. Bennett's, at Flatbush, which had on every plant from 7r. to 100 buds at the one time. I never saw it grown in quantity quite so well as he grew it, but it came to pass, after he had grown it so well for a number of years, it was attacked by stem-rot. and on calling at his place one day early in the Winter, I found more than one-half of the plants dead. It was so attacked, with more or less virulence, in all sections of the country, and I believe the once grand old variety is now extinct. I last saw it at Karl Mailer's place in West Philadelphia, about fifteen years ago. This fine old German gardener managed to grow it sucessfully five or six years after it had generally disappeared. The blooms of La Purite were about one- third the size of our now famous Enchantress, and the mental comparison between the two, is to me, very interest- ing. No carnation has had, as the theatrical men say, such a "long run on the stage" as La Purite. Its suc- '^essors in the deep pink class were Tidal Wave and Thos. Cartledge. both useful, but Tidal Wave attain- ed the greater popularity. Of the light pink class there have been several notable ones; Grace Wilder, introduced by Mr. Tailby, was a very useful variety, for many years the best of its color; later, we had the famous Wm. Scott, and if Mr. Dorner had done nothing else, he deserves a monument for raising and introducing this. It came out at the same time as Richmond and Albortini, both of which excelled it on the exhibition table, but both fell so far behind it in productiveness that they were soon dropped, while Wm. Scott for many years had no successful rival, until Mrs. Frances Joost appeared. Later we had Mrs. E. A. Nelson and Genevieve Lord. The famous Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson then appeared. The introduction of this variety gave a greater im- pulse to carnation growing than any variety before or since. In many respects it was superior to any- thing preceding it: it was brilliantly advertised, and best of all. justified every claim made for it. It made Peter Fisher's name a hoiisehold w^ord in carnation circles, and when he introduced Enclian tress, saying that it was "better than Lawson" there were many doubters, but Peter was right! We hope he may live to give us more as good or better. The parents of Lawson were Tidal Wave (locally known as Van Leeuwen) and Daybreak, which latter was a distinct and valuable "break." Out of Lawson have come sev- eral famous sorts. Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten and Nelson Fisher, and Mr. Fisher has a brilliant red on the way. It is certainly a rich strain of blood. And we are ready for another one of this color. H:elen Goddard bids fair to be a winner, and when The Establishment of Peter Fisher, ElHs, Mass. Peter Fisher's Plant. are often diseased and die from the diseased spot up. The only remedy is either to grow th-e plants under glass the year round, keeping the foliage dry, or to protect them during the entire growing season with Bordeaux mixture. giving us this last new rose have atoned for all llis previous shortcomings. He is busy raising rose seedlings, has thousands on the way. and with tlie experience of so many years to help him. is almost certain, soon again, to give us something we snail all be proud of. During the convention of the American Carnation Society the establishment of President Peter Fisher, at Ellis, Mass., was the mecca of the carnationists. It is always a pleasure to accompany an enthusiastic, successful worker in any division of floriculture through his houses; and Mr. Fisher is one of those men who frankly, freely and truthfully gives his opinion on any variety, be it of his own rais- ing or that of his rival in trade, si that a tour of the establishment becomes doubly interesting and in- formative. He is just now watch- ing carefully the behavior of his two newest sorts, Evangeline and Beacon, both of which have been so favorably spoken "of wherever exhibited. The 300 foot bench of Beacon, a bright orange scarlet, was an attractive sight. The va- riety is certainly wonderfully pro- ductive. Evangeline sells well in the Boston market. The sporting propensities of Enchantress were noticeable in occasional blooms half red, half the normal color: these flowers are bought by some purchasers more for curiosity's sake than anything else. The seedling house showed that this patient hybridizer had been busy at work. Many colors were in evidence, red predominating. Particularly interesting was a dwarf type of carnation, throwing red flowers, which should prove excellent for pot culture. 240 The Plorist-s* Exchange Helen M. Gould and Winsor are introduced next year, parilcularly Winsor, they will certainly prove valua- ule i am in love with Winsor; it is just the shade or pink that is wanted, has a vigorous constitution, a nne stiff stem, and is very productive. I have no opportunity ot seeing Candace, a western variety now being disseminated, but 1 have heard it well spoken ot by competent judges. Another shade of color which has been very popu- lar may be called "very light pink." The first one ot these that 1 was familiar with was Miss Jolilfe. a light Mesh, tinted with salmon. I knew it well thirty years ago as the best in its class. L,ater we had Daybreak. This was a very valuable variety, with tlowers larger than any which had preceded It, and with for that date, wonderfully long sti££ stems, and of a very lovely light flesh shade, and unusually pro- ductive; for many years, the best of its class, but it finally succumbed to disease and was displaced by Fair Maid and Enchantress, both excellent varieties. In fact, I think Enchantress the best carnation, all things considered, ever sent out in this country. It is still very popular, and as long as it continues to be as good as it is now, it will take a wonder, indeed, to displace it. It is a model in all that constitutes a good carnation, and raisers of new varieties should aim to get its qualities in their seedlings. What a boon a clear yellow Enchantress would be! But I find my paper likely to take too much of your time, so in considering the important scarlet class, 1 will pass over them with brief mention. What a de- mand there is for this color at Christmas, it goes so well with the holly berries, the cheerful chimes and the general joy! Century was raised in 1S78 by the late Charles T. Starr, and while more ot a carmine than a scarlet, was very bright and was very useful until the advent of John Thorpe's Portia, which was a brilliant scarlet and very largely grown for many years; its color has never been excelled. It was very productive; lack of size was its greatest drawback. Then we had in rapid succession L,ady Emma, Alega- ticre Garfield (this is the ariety that Donald MoCal- lum called Robert Craig, thinking he had a "sport," but after being considerably grown as Robert Craig it turned out to be Garfield) then Estelle, still grown in some sections, G. H. Crane, for years a good one; then America, Adonis and finally Cardinal; this has proved to be a good variety in the Western States but has, so far, hardly come up to expectations in the Bast; in fact, it has been a great disappointment, pro- ducing a large percentage of worthless blooms. Now, we will briefly consider the white class, so largely used tor funerals, weddings and in general floral work. The oldest white one that I know was President De Grauw, imported from France about the same time as La Purite. and introduced to commerce by the late, lamented Chas. Zeller of Flatbush, the original carnation enthusiast ot America, whose stock of more than fifty varieties, I had the pleasure of in- specting some thirty-five years ago. Carnation grow- ing was in its infancy then. They were mostly grown in pots, although they were beginning to be planted by a few growers, mostly in solid beds, and a few on benches, which is now the most popular way of growing. President De Grauw had a long run, many years of popularity. Then came Peerless or Ed- wards, followed by Hentz's White. Peter Henderson, Snowdon, Silver Spray, a good one; Lizzie McGowan, none better in its time; Flora Hill, for a long time famous and still grown to a considerable extent; Glacier. Queen Louise. The Queen. Lady Bountiful is most beautiful; the greatest defect in this fine variety is the tendency to be a shy bloomer in the Fall and early Winter: White Lawson, and finally. Lieutenant Peary, which. I think, is the most valuable white to date. Vesper is another good one. and not as well known as it deserves to be; it is vigorous, early and continuous, very satisfactory with many growers; Mv Maryland, lacking in the essential qualities for a good commercial white; White Enchantress promises well. The Belle is a very good white with many grow- ers. In crimsons, which is one of the least important, commercially, we have had Black Knight, Louis Le- noir, Anna Webb, Crimson King. F. Mangold, Seawan, Gomez, Maceo, Daheim, Harlowarden and Harry Fenn; the latter two are the best in this class and are still cultivated. The class known as white variegated has been represented by a number of varieties, enjoying a large measure of popularity; the best have been Hinsdale, a good variety extensively grown fifteen or twenty years ago. I never saw it better than at John H. Taylor's at Bayside. L. I.; for several years he grew it in large quantity; Chester Pride, Variegated La Purite, a sport from the great La Purite, Mrs. George M. Brandt and Lily Dean, Olympia, Prosperity, Mrs. M A. Patten and Variegated Lawson; the latter two are the latest and best. Jessica, which is being in- troduced this year, looks promising. In yellow variegated, we have had Astoria, intro- duced by Wm. Wilson, of Astoria, about thirty years ago, a fine variety in its day. Then came Charles T. Starr's Buttercup, introduced to the trade in 1884, and the best one we have ever had; followed by Andalu- sia. Sunrise and Eldorado, which are now probably both out of cultivation. We need a good new one in this class. Now, I have named in all the classes, most of those that have been specially valuable in the past and those which are the best at the present time. I have also had the temperity to "pick the winners" of those being introduced this year. It is interesting to note that the early and free blooming qualities of the American carnation are beginning to be recognized by some of the wide-awake English growers. Among the kinds that have done well over there may be men- tioned Enchantress and America. Fair Main. The Belle, .and Harlowarden have done particularl j» well. I recommend our Engish friends to try Helen Goddard. and. when they are introduced. Winsor and Beacon. Although there is a lack of sunlight in England, the free-blooming American varieties produce some flow- ers in the Fall and Winter, and in March, April. May and June bloom freely. As the London fashionable season runs into July, there is always a good demand for the blooms. The method of growing, heretofore, in England has been in pots, but the American method of growing on benches has been introduced. Mr. Dit- ton. one grower near London has been quite success- ful. One thing seems clear: the best of the American sorts are superior in productiveness to any on earth, and equal In form and color to the best anywhere. Although there have been many disappointments, the advances are surprising — almost bewildering — and It is to be hoped that those who have devoted so much time and thought to seedling raising may continue with enthusiasm in the good work, and that the num- ber of those who are so engaged may be largely in- creased, for when success comes to any, it may be enjoyed by all, both professional and amateur, who are willing to participate. We owe much to those who are wiling to grow hundreds of seedlings, and to test those at great expense for several years in the hope of occasionally getting one good enough to send out. The cool calculating, "sure-thing" business man is not likely to spend much time laising seedlings, but the intelligent enthusiast in the carnation field is al- ways likely to become a benefactor to us all. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. The Toronto Carnation Show. The annual carnation exhibition of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association was held in St. George's Hall Thursday last and was a very successful show. A goodly number of the new varieties were sent in. and all of them proved worthy of their owners' trust in them. The Horticultural Society's cup. for the vase of the best carnations in the hall, was again won by the Chicago Carnation Company, with a very fine vase of Aristocrat. This variety scored 89 points. It certainly is a very fine carnation and it was attractively staged. Mr. Hartshorne did not put up one doubtful flower, and every bloom was shown to the best advantage. This is the third time in succession that Mr. Hartshorne has won the cup, so It now becomes his property. It has also been won by E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind., and by J. H. Dunlop. of our own city. A very close competitor this year was Winsor. shown by F. R. Pierson Company. Tarrytown. N. T.. which scored 8 8 points. This variety had suffered a little by handling and partly for the want of a suitable vase was not quite so well staged. It is a beautiful car- nation, a dear, silvery pink, and made many friends. My Maryland, shown by Weber & Sons' Company, Oakland, Md., also scored 88 points. This variety had carried well and was well staged; it attracted much attention. Alma Ward, exhibited by C, W. Ward, Queens, N. T., also scored 88 points, and was the fancy of many of the growers present. Some, however, thought that the color was against it, while some prominent retailers thought the bit of color was an improvement. These four varieties were the center of attraction all the time of the show, and each one of them had its admirers. Robert Craig and Elsa Stru.ss were also shown by Mr. Ward. The former has a grand color; it scored 78 points. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., showed Evangeline, a very beautiful variety, and Beacon. Guttman & Weber's Victory arrived in fine condition, but too late for competition; it is an exceptionally fine car- nation. Pink Patten, shown by Patten & Co., Tewksbury, Mass., is a very attractive variety; as is Glendale, .shown by W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Helen Miller Gould and White Enchantress were exhibited by F. R. Pierson Company and found many friends. The Dale Estate and John H. Dunlop each put up good exhibits of the older varieties, all of them fine flowers. E. Crowhurst, Mimico, staged a fine vase of Mrs. Lawson and Eitchantress. Mr. Dunlop also had a fine lot of roses. Bride and Bridesmaid being exceptionally good stock. There were about twelve varieties and all of them well done. Groups of plants were displayed in the hall by Allan Gardens. Exhibition Park. J. H. Dunlop. Jay & Son, and Manton Brothers. William Fondley, Brampton, .staged some splendid violets and one exceptionally fine violet plant. The day of the show the weather was cold, a heavy storm raging in East- ern Canada, so our friends from Montreal and Ot- tawa were unable to be with us. W. W. Gammage. London, and Arthur H. Ewing. Woodstock, acted as judges, and certainly performed their duties most conscientiously. We always feel we can depend on either of these gentlemen. A cold lunch was served about half-past one o'clock to the exhibitors and their assistants, and though not at all elaborate, was appreciated. Ernst Collins, our secretary, had his hands full, but did his work "spleitdidly ; and George Mills, our superin- tendent, had a very bu.sy day. Most of our local growers visited the show and froin the United States we had James Hartshorne. Chicago; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. and E. Luty. representing C. W. Ward. Queens. We also had W. W. Gammage. London; A. H. Bwing. Woodstock; William Fendley and Ed. Dale. Brampton; Fred. Foster and John Morgan, Hamilton; Dr. Roe. Georgetown; J. Jennings, Wes- ton: A. Campbell, Simcoe; William Hunt, A. A. C. Guelph. The show was free to the public by invita- tion, and was fairly well patronized, both afternoon and evening, but it would have been crowded had it been held on another day, as the local Legislature opened that afternoon, and many of our regular patrons could not be present with us. THOMAS MANTON. ELBERON (N. J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of this society was held on February 19; there was a large attendance. The principal busi- ness was the discussion of the schedule for the flower show to be held during the coming Summer. W. F. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Company. Tarry- town, N. Y., was present and exhibited a splendid vase of the firm's new carnation Winsor; it was admired by every one, and a certificate of merit awarded. W. M. Campbell, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, was also present and exhibited a vase of the mammoth carnation Rob Roy: it, too, was much admired and awarded a certificate of merit. W. H. WAITE. MASSACHUSETTS HoliTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — "Hardy Flowers" was the subject under discus- sion at the weekly meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Saturday. There was a good attendance. The subject was introduced by E. O. Orpet. of South Lancaster, who spoke over an hour. Mr. Orpet said that hardy flowers, by which it was generally meant hardy perennials, were fast coining to the front again, having for some time been crowded out by the formal gardening. He gave William Robinson the credit of doing more tor the hardy flowers than any other man. At the present time, he said, mass planting was generally the system adopted, although personally he was in favor of the old-fashioned mixed border. It was hard to have succees with all kinds of plants; they came from so many different sections of the globe that it was difficult to bring them all into one location under one kind of treatment and soil. Mr. Orpet advised, in the preparation of the border, that it be thoroughly trenched and well enriched with manure and fertilizers to a depth of at least 18 inches, and that it was best not to disturb the plants again after they were planted. As soon as they began to go back, or become weakened, it was time to take the border up again and replant. This deep trenching and fertilizing helps to make the plants last through the dry season without drying up. A great many plants, he said, that get the name of being hardy were not so, but needed some protec- tion in Winter. He then went over a few of the more important hardy plants, describing how to be successful with them; among tho.se he mentioned the delphiniums. phloxes. pyrethrums. lupines, peonies, lilies etc. Speaking of lilies, he said it was very important to plant deep, that 12 inches was none too deep for many kinds. He called at- tention to the opportunities of planting such lilies as superbum and canadense among rhododendrons or beds of such shrubs. He referred to Anemone japonica as one of the best hardy plants, but said, with him, it had not been reliably hardy. Speaking of the many introductions of new plants, Mr. Orpet said the finest hardy plant of recent introduction, In his opinion, was Incarvillea Delavayi, and other two good hardy plants of recent introduction were Spirse Davidiana and Rehmannia angulata. After this introduction by Mr. Orpet there was a spirited discussion taken part in by J. Woodward Manning. W. N. Craig. Duncan Finlayson, J. W. Duncan and others. J. W. D. BOSTON GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB. — As usual there was a large attendance at the regu- lar monthly meeting of this club on Tuesday. Presi- dent Wheeler opened the meeting and after the preliminary business had been transacted introduced the speaker of the evening. Robert Cameron, of the Harvard Botanical Gardens. Mr. Cameron's subject was a trip through West Indian Islands, and he car- ried his hearers along with him through the various islands of Trinidad. Jamaica and Cuba, describing at length many ot the features in tropical plant growth. At the end of his talk Mr. Cameron was asked many questions regarding the different fruits, shade trees, etc., of the islands. He showed many photographs of the vegetation which he had taken while there. On the exhibition tables were a fine specimen plant of Nephrolepis Whitmanii from H. H. Barrows & Son. which received a report of superior merit. Robert Marshall showed a fine specimen of Dendrobium nobile carrying many fine spikes: he was awarded honorable mention. Geo. B. Anderson staged a fine vase of his seedling red carnation, Red Warrior, for which he received hon- norable mention. John Murohie, Sharon, Pa., sent a bunch of a red seedling carnation, which, unfor- tunately, on account of traveling so far, was in poor shape. J. P. Snow showed a cross from Harlowar- den, and E. Holmes, of the Montrose Greenhouses, some grafted pl.ants of roses, explaining the methods of working the same. William Sim described at some length the new Winter-flowering sweet peas, as grown by Ant. C. Zvolanek. Bound Brook, N. J., and said that some blooms had been shipped for exhibition but had not arrived. The president announced that a field day would be held at Waltham, visiting the establishments of W. W. Edgar Company and Peirce Brothers, on March 31 next. It was also announced that Alex. Montgomery. Jr.. would be the lecturer for next meeting. Roses will be his subject, and it would be a general rose night. It was likewise announced that some time next Pall, possibly at the October meeting, prizes would be offered for the best grown geranium, any variety, grown and competed for by under gardeners and under florists only. The subject of a club banquet was taken up. and it was decided to hold one during April. On the motion of Mr. Farquhar. the subject of starting a class in land.scape gardening was discussed, and the president appointed Messrs, Farquhar, Petti- grew, Craig, Montgomery, and Morton a committee to arrange for the same, sessions to begin next Fall. J. W. DUNCAN. Februarj 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 241 CHANGES IN BUSINESS. I'ASSAIC, N. J. WillKUU L. Hiui'lert- iiuuk has leased the store iu the Falstrum Imihling iu Main avenue, which was re- cently destroyed by fii'e and which is now being prepared for occupancy. He will give up his present store in the old postof- rtco building, in Bloomfleld avenue, iu time to be iu his new quarters by Easter. BRISTOL. TENN.— The Bristol Floral CoHipany has been incorporated; capital, $:!.(H.R). Incorporators, Hugo Holtz, W. R. Caruiaok, D. S. Simpson, Harry Swan. Jr.. and W. C. Reser. LIMA, O. — The Swan Floral Company has been incorporated; capital. $10,(KKt. Incorporators. N. R. Swan, Esther A. Swan, Dora Swau, Georgiana Embry and Otilla Swan. KOKOMO, IND.— W. Bitler has pur- chased a new site on South Buckeye street, and will build thereon a greenhouse and dwelling. PIUNCETON. IND.— W. J. Ritterskamp will cstalilisli himself in the flori'^t business here. Miss Ida Vierling will be in charge of the design work. BAIiTIMORE. MD.— Mrs. Roome will build greenhouses and enter the tlorist's business. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. EATON. 0.--S. J. Galloway is building two greenhouses, cue 8 by .50 feet, the other 6 by 50 feet, for propagating pur- poses. Later this year he will erect more buililings and make extensive improvements to meet the demands of his increasing trade. BELLEVILLE, ILL.— The St. Clair Floral Compiny will erect five new green- houses, to be devoted to carnations mostly. A new stock and packing house has just been completed by this concern. OSCEOLA. IND. — Herbert Barnes is building a new greenhouse. CARNATIONS. Rooted cuttings, Enchantress, Lady Bountiful. Nelson Fisher, n. A. Patten, Boston flarket and Flamingo, rendy for March deliver_v. Write for prices and get a l)argain, Velie Brothers, ^t7rp«irs'r" Nb-iillim tlie FLorists' Rxchao'ge when writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings FAIR MAID $2.00 per lOO; $15.00 per lOOO Cash. Please Wm. Livesey, Care of Red Store. Darthmouth Streel, INEW BEDFORD, MASS. Mention the FrA>rlsts' Exchange wben writing- GREEN CARNATIONS For St. Patrick's Dav. I aell the coloring of this wonderful dlecov- ery tor coloring white carnations green, and can say that I am the originator of Qrcen Carnations. Can. $1.00; gallon, $3.50 Send lor Free Sample today, with full Instruclione, FRED GEAR, "^*cYi"c?Jfik.i. o. Mention The Florists' Excbangi- wben writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS BesI Pink Varieties. Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, clear pink $8 00 $60.00 EncbantresB. flesh pink 3.00 25.00 Fair Maid, flesh .. 2.60 20.00 Mrs. LawBon. rerlse 2.00 15.00 Best Scarlet Varieties. The Cardinal, beat the "Robert Craig" last year at Chicago, St. LotilB and Montreal $6.00 $50.00 Bed L»w8on 6 00 40.00 Crusader, Kood commercial 2.00 15.00 Best White Varieties. Ladv Bountltnl $4.00 $35.09 White LawBOn 4.00 30.00 Lieut. Peary 5.00 45.00 Best Variegated Varieties. Olendale. new $12.00 $100.00 Varieeated LawBon 5.00 40.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 2.50 20 00 Prosperity 2.00 15.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 4.00 30.00 Htirlowarden, crlmBon 2.00 15.00 Send U8 a list of your wants and we will make you a low figure. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET ILLINOIS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REDh SPORT A Flower that pleases both grower and retailer alike, a Money Maker .% For AH M*. $5.00 per 100 $40.00 per 1000 $185.00 per 5000 What the Grower Says About It Kennett Square, Pa., Jan. 5, 1906. MES.SRS A. B. Davis & Son, Puroellville, Va. Gentlemen : Replying to yours of the 4th inst. will say, we consider Red Sport by far the best red we are growing. Have not had a bursted flower yet, notwithstanding plants have been blooming since November 15. The stem and color are fine and it is wonderfully productive. Very truly, Wm. Swayne. What the Retailer Says About It Washington, D. C, .January, 19, 1906. ME.S.SRS A. B. Davis *, Son, Purcellville, Va. Geltlemen : We have handled and watched the Red Sport Carnation for more tlian two years, and we wish to say that we think just as much of it to-day as ever. We Bnd It one of the very best. It not the best, commercial scarlet Carnation of to-day. Very truly yours, GuDE Bros Co. A. B. DAV15 & SON (INCORPORATED) PURCELLVILLE, VA. Mention the FI.K>rl3t3' Exchange wlien writing. Chrysanthemum Novehies rLSdy Mrs. Ceo Beec>^, Mrs. J. C. Dunne, Old Cold, Mrs. C. Heaume, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. H. Partridge, T. Richardson, Mary Ann Pockett Fine Plants In 2^ Inch pots, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. CARNATION NOVELTIES— Immediate Delivery Victory, Robert Craig, J. E. Haines, Jessica, My Maryland, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY. - MADISON, N. J. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 lOOO Flancae $6.00 $46.00 Mr». Nelson 1.26 lO.OO MrB.Fatton 2.60 20.00 ProBperity 125 10.00 LaclyBouutital 2.60 20.00 Oiieeu Louise 126 10.00 Lorna 125 10.00 Harlowailen 126 10.00 Cballenger 1.26 10.00 Standard Creenhouses, NORWOOD, Rhode Island. Mention The Flortets* Exchange when writing. Beautiral Profitable The finest And most brilliant commercial red in existence; commanding fancy prices everywhere. Strong, healthy, rooted cuttings, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per lOOo | Per 100 Per IOq White Lawson 2.60 $20.00 Queen 1.60 12.60 Fiancee 6.00 46.00 I Ethel Ward 2.60 20.00 260 of any one variety at 1000 rate. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. QUIDNICK CREENHOUSES J. H. GUSHING, Prop., QUIONICK. ANTHONY, P. 0, R. I. Uentlon Tile Flortata* Bxcbanffe when wriUnjr. 242 The Florists' Exchange VICTORY The mosf prolific ef scarlets, is a fancy in the fullest sense of Ihe word, requires only ordinary culture. Wholesaled far $25.00 per hundred at Christmas QLENDALE If you are looking for the best variegated carnation ever disseminated, get GLENDALE ; it's "IT" from every point of view. Rooted cuttings, guaranteed strong and healthy. Per 100. - ;S 12.00 Per 1000,^100.00 Chicago Carnation Co., W. J. & M. S. YESEY . JOLIET. ILL. FORT WAYNE, IND. UeDtton Tbe Florists* Bzchsn^e when writing. CARINATIONS Mg Maryland, pure whrre. Jessica red and white varlegalcd. Extra large high grade commer- cial varieties. The finest and most profitable in their respective classes. Both varieties show extra strong LAWSON habit, and similar height. WE ADVISE the alert grower to try both of these varieties. $2.60 per dozen. $ 1 2.00 per I OO. SIOO.OO per lOOO. Sand for our new catalogue giving roll de- scriptions ot the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. Weber & sons Co. OAKLAND. MD. Mention tbe FI>jrlst3' Eschanc^ when writing. STRONG. HEALTHY, BOOTED CARNATIONS, OuttlDgs from clean stock. We have 50*000 plants for stock. Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor, white Qaeen Louise, white Harlowarden, orlmson..,., Lawson, pink JooBt, pink Prosperity, variegated f Enchantresg, light pink i 2.60 20.00 Dahelm, crimson I 2.60 Patten.varlegated ( « -q ^k 00 Wblte Lawson. white f ■*"" ^**"" Variegated Lawson 6.00 Discount on large orders. 6 per cent, discount for cash with order. FILLOW Sl banks, Westport, Conn. Mention thi:- Fl^'irlyta' Exchange when writing. Enchantress Sport MRS. W. T. OMWAKE from 3 to 6 shades darker than Eachantress. Just right. Sample bloom for 26c postoald $10 per lot); $7S per 1000. Unrooted, one half price. REiDY THIS WEEK 6000 White and Red Lawaon, Rooted CuttiD<:s of choice quality, t36.O0 per 1000, 26u at 1000 lates CASH PLBASE. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro, Penn. Mpiitlon the Fl^orlsts' Exchange when writing- The Best In the Country. Your paper is the best in this coun- try for good practical hints on all matters pertaining to horticulture. New York. GEORGE STANDEN. 12.00 SI 6.00 »se«ooeseeeoossesseeeess« R ooted Cutting's li strong, healthy cuttings, well rooted. Satisfaction guaranteed. R08E8 H PerlOO 1000 O O Blohmond $10.00 $90.00 Q JJ Liberty 2.00 15.00 Q }{ Maid 1.60 12.50 0 JJ Bride 1.60 12.60 " V Ohatenay 160 12.50 <> V American Beauty, Web plants 6.00 <6.00 Q O CARNATIONS 9 Q Pink... Enchantress $3.50 $20.00 Q U LawBon 150 10.00 " JJ Mrs. Nelson l.to 10.00 O }J White. .Bountiful 4 00 36.00 Q }J Boston Market 1.50 10.00 O V Chicago White 2.00 15.00 0 55 FloraHlll. 1.60 lo.oo JJ 9 While Oloud 1.60 10.00 jJ JJ Queen Louise 1.60 10.00 JJ 9 Bed Flamingo 3.00 25.00 JJ }J Crusader 2. CO 16.00 JJ V Chicago Red 2.60 20.00 9 Q Unrooted Carnation Cuttings half price. A I GEORGEREINBERQ j 1 51 Wabash Ave., CHIUGO | .N 100 ed Cuttings Liberty $3.00 Sunrise 3.00 Uncle John 2.00 Kalserln 2.00 Perle 2.00 ROSES 1000 $25.00 2B.00 17.50 17 50 17.50 wm. Askew. Chatenay Bridesmaid . Bride Ivi.ry 100 2.50 1.50 l.BO 3.00 1.25 100 2.00 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.50 1000 20.00 12.50 12.50 25.00 10.00 lOOO 17.50 12.50 12.50 12 50 12.5C PETER RELNBERQ 51 ^V ABASH AVENUE HoTitInn Tho plnrlntii* Rrrhnnep whpn wiitliiff. CHICAGO CARNATION CUTTINGS CLEAN, HEALTHY AND WELL ROOTED LAWSON $1.50 per JOO; $J0.00per 1000 BOSTON MARKET 1.50 MORNING GLORY t.50 CRUSADER 2.00 ESTELLE 2.00 MRS. PATTEN 3.00 10.00 J 2.50 15.00 17.50 25.00 Fiae Plants from Soil 25 per cent, advance on above prices J. A. BUDUONO 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Roses and WHOLESALE "r«^*ec"i^ft, GROWER OF CIT FLOWERS Ueotlon Ttie FlorlatB' Ezcbftngo when writlns. Aristocrat Did not have to wait until ne.xt year to prove herself, and though still handicapped by distance, it beat all-comers at Toronto, Canada, last week, thereby winning The Canadian Challenge Cup. ALL tlie Lawson medal winners were there. Orders booked now for rooted cuttings. Dissem- ination January, 1907. CHICAQOCARNATIONCO.,JoIiet, III. Meption the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send tor list ready January 1. WM. SWAYNE Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mfiition the Flxn-lsts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS PerlOO Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis 6.(0 46.00 I.ady Bountifal 3.60 80.00 Knchantress 3.00 25.00 Estelte S.qO 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden ..2.00 16.00 From pot8 BOc. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH A GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.60. SEND FOR A COPY A. T. DB L, 1 MARB Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd.. a Duane St., N.V. UeotloD Hie PlorlAta* Bxchuice when wrlUng. February 2-t, 1906 The Plorists' Exchansrti 243 eHRYSHNTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS READY FOR DELIVERY MARCH 1ST. WHITE Touset, finest early white. Nonin. finest late white. Estelle. Robinson. Wannamaker. Merry Xmas Kalb. Ivory. W. Bonnaffon. Tim. Eaton. Jerome Jones. Chadwick. Roi de Italia. Oct. Sunshine. Yellow Eaton. M. Bonnaffon. Col. Appleton. Yellow Jones. YELLOW Golden Beauty. Cinna. Kimberly. Omega. Golden Wedding. Maurnier. PINK Wm. Duckham, Murdock. ROSES Kaiserin, 2y, In pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. FINE STOCK. Balfour. Pacific. M. Newell. J. K. Shaw. Perrin. Cobbold. Liger. Dr. Enguehard. L. Perkins. P. Ivory. eftRNHTI©NS Oakland. RED Paul Labbe. Black Hawk. PINK. ROOTKO CUTTIKIGS READV NO'W. WHITE. Per 100 Write lor Prices. We are the Largest Growers of of 'Mums in the U. S. LawBon $150 Nelson Fisher 3.00 Guardian Angel 1.25 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.50 Morning Glory 1.50 JOOO $12.60 25.00 10.00 20.00 11.00 Per 100 Lady Bountiful $3.00 Boston Market 1.50 Flora Hill 1.25 White Cloud 1.25 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 1000 $25.00 12.50 10.00 10.00 15.00 WIET0R BR0S.. 51 Wabash ftvenue. GHieaG© ileiitltiii The Florists" Exchange when wrltlug. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 i GLENDALE $12.00 VICTORY. KOBT. ( RAIG OARUINAI, FIANCKE THE BKLI.E WHITE LAWSON... LADV BOCNTIPUL.. ENCHANTRESS 12.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 <.00 3.60 3.00 3.00 tlOO.OO 100. to 100 00 60.00 60.00 35.00 30.00 26.00 26.00 NELSON FISHER.., MRS. PATTEN ESTELLE HARRY FENN FLAMINGO CRANE LATVSON.. BOSTON M.IRKET. WHITE CLOUD Per 100 PerlOOil . $3.00 $26.00 2.60 2.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 20.00 20.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants from 214 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100. March delivery. ROSES. $3 60 per 100. Brides, Bridesmaids, Chatenay, Cash or 0. O. D, Gates, Perle, Sunrise and La Detroit 2,1, inch pots ■W. J. & M. S. VESEY, FORT lirAVNB, INDIANA. Mention The FlorlBU* Bichaoge when wrlttng. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healtliy Stocl(. Per 100 Per 1000 Lieut. Pearj. Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Lady Bouiilifiil 4.00 35.00 White La weon. Nelson Fisher. .. . 3.60 30.00 Dalieiiu. Ethel Ward ( 3 qq 05 CO Encliaatress. Prosperity ( Mrs.T W. La« son. The Queen... 2.50 18.00 liuHton Market. Maceo. I 2.00 16 00 Melba. Piuk .\rmazinda 1 Queen Louise »2.U0 flo.OO FlKLU- ^^^CETG OWN GROWN KwdtlO ROOTS Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Teas, Hardy Climbers, EverbloominB Teas. Etc, Good assortment of varieties, from $6.00 to $12.00 per too. 100 woo Chrysanthemums, 50 fine varieties ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list. Cannag, strong dormant roots In 30 fine varieties *2 uu and iJ3.U0 p4 In. plants and rooted cuttings of good, commercial QeranlumB, Coleus, Petunias, Fu- chlas.VIncas, and other spring bedding stock. IN EXCHANGE FOR Kentias at 10c. to |1.60 each; cocoa at $1.60 per doz ; Boston and Scottll Ferns at 25c. to $1 00 each ; 2Vi In AHpara- gus P. N. at $1.00 per lOO; Azaleas at 5uc. to $1 60 each. State what you have and price. JAMES F. BARCLAY, R.I. Greenhouses, Pawtuckei.R.I SITUATIONS WANTED AS FOREMAN, married, open April 1, compe- tent all around grower. Address, B. N., care Tlie Florists' Exchanfie. A NO 1 designer and decorator wants position. First class references. John Bergluud. 415 Warren St.. Bridgeport, Ct. AMEFtlCAN wishes chunge of position as first- clas8 salesman and designer. A. C, care 'ITie Florists' Exchange. POSITION as grower, roses and general stock. Thoroughly experienced and capable, flrst- class rt-ferences. E. Bay ley. Wyndnioor, Penn. W.\NTED — By single man. 22, as assistant in greeuhouae, open March 1. State wages and particulars. Address Geo. Speer. Fairtleld. Ct. AS foreman or section man. 2(1 vi^ars' experi- ence, married, strictly temperate and sober. State full particulars. Address E. W., care The Florists' Exchange. BY florist. German, good grower, designer, landscape, etc.; 15 years' experience. Sin- gle, 30 years of age. William Prochnow, care The Florists' Exchange. POSITION wanted as foreman on commercial place; good plantsman, competent to take charge; can furnish good references. K., care ITie Florists' Exchange. YOUNG man wants position as assistant on a first-class private place. English, age 22. no American experience. Address S., clo Frank Witney, FlshklH-on- Hudson, New York. POSITION wanted by gardener; married, two children; fourteen years' experience. First (.lass references. G. Shield, 01 Wachusett St.. Jgmaicii Plain. Mass. POSITION wanted by go-ln. pipe, $4.00. PIPE PIITTCQC New BanDdera Pattern. No. I rirL bUIICno cuts H-ln.-I-ln. pipe, tl.OO No. 2 onta l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rn'!'2-.in''^'p1per'Ji..^; 2«-ln. grips V<-in.-2^ in. pipe. t2.iO: se-ln., grips Hi-Ui.-3H-ln.pipe,«.76. PIPE VISES ^°''' ^°' ' Hinged, grips H-In.-9 CARtlCU UnCC ''•w. H-in.. guaranteed 100-Ibs. OHnUtn nUOC pressure, Tii cts. per ft.; H-ln. not gnaranteed, 4H ots. per ft. UnT RED CACU I'ev. Cypress, 3-ft.il ft., from nUi-DLU OHOn 75 ots. up; glazed, complete, from fl.flO np. Seoond-hand, as good as new, complete, at 91.26 and Sl.OO each. DiniATnD^ steam, as good as new. all slzee. nHUIHlUnO about 3 ft. high, at U cts. per oolomn. GLASS New American 10x12 single 91.70 per box ; 12x12 single $1.76 per box ; 10x12 12x12. 10x15 B.D., $2.40 per box ; 12x14, 12x20. 14x14. 14x20 B. D.. $2.65 per box ; 18x16, 16x18, $2.80 per box ; 16x24 B. D., $3.00 per box. Get our prloes on New Onlf Cypress Bulld- InK Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, PnUy. Paint, Folnta. etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAI. CO. 1398-1408 Mttropolltan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y Uentlon T^o Florists* Pxehange when writing. WANTED Second hand Greenhouse Material In good condition. Rafterg, 2 inch Pipe, Boiler, 16x24 GlaBS, ett-. Write F., Flo- riata' Exchange. Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS Roots in any quantity. David Herbert & Son SurcisBors to L. K. PEACOCK INC , ATCO, N.J. Mention the Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. Mignonette Machet 3 in. pots, per lOO, tS.OO Per 100 Capbea Rooted Ontlings.... 50c., 2 in. pots, $1.60 Doable Fre. Petunias •" 2.00 .noon Vines " 2.00 Sweet Fea9( White and Red) " 2.00 NtocksMxd " 2.00 AsparaBus Sprengeri " 1.00 Selagiiiella ileiitlculata " 2.00 E. I. RAWLIN6S, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Smitonsaiitlieniflnilllaiiual PRICE 26 CENTS A. T. DE LA MARE PT6. AND PUB. CO. Ltd a-8 Dnana Street, MBIT TOBK Februar; 24, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 245 FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. DECORATIONS FOR THE WHITE HOl'SIi: WEDDING. — The ceremony was perfortn«^'l in the East room, which is eighty feet long, fortv f»?et wide and twenty-two feet high. The permanent 'decora- tion of the room, in old ivory tint, relieved only by paneling and a highly ornate ceiling, crystal chande- liers, huge mirrors and gold and ivory draocrirs, lent itself to the most artistic treatment of the floral decorator, which resulted in a back^ruund of bewildering beauty for the young bride and (he splendidly costumed women and men collected there. A platform, standing a foot high and semi-circular in shape, was erected in^mediately before the great double East window, forming the dais upon which the ceremony took place. These large windows, draped in gold and ivory hangings made the back- ground for the delicate tracery of smilax and aspara- gus, with clusters of Bride roses. As a relief to the shimmering white-and-silver gown of the bride wajB the gay oriental rug thrown over the platform where she stood. From this rug rose a tall hedge of palms, with lilies at the base. Smilax was liberally used, and except the two vases upon each end of the four mantels, filled with lilies and adiantum and the huge jardinieres filled with white rhododendrons, placed on the two gold tables at each end of the room, there were no other decorations. In the Green room the vases on the mantels were filled with Enchantress carnations and adiantum. Lilies and Bride roses were in the Blue room vases; and red roses and carnations in the Red room. Along the main corridor the niches were filled with tropical plants, and purple and pink rhododendrons. The wedding breakfast was served both in the State and private dining rooms. In each was spread a buffet table as long as the dimensions of the room would permit. The floral decorations of both rooms and tables were similar. The vases on the mantels were filled with Bride roses and ferns, and on the table alternated American Beauty and Bride roses in the vases. The whole decoration for the event was along the simple lines now in vogue at the White House. The decoration was done by J. H. Small & Sons. The bridal bouquet was designed and made by Z. D. Blackistone. and consisted of Cattleya Trianse, Cymbidium eburneum and Adiantum Farle- yense, the shower effect being carried out with sprays of Coelogyne cristata and ribbon. A NOTABLE DINNER DECORATION. — A dinner given by the Brazilian Ambassador and Madame Nabuco to Secretary R(>ot is especially noteworthy. The guests were seated around two large tables representing the North and South American conti- ments. The topography was worked out in roses, carnations and violets. The rivers and lakes were in white electric lights subdued with smilax, and bor- dered with selaginella. The boundary lines of each table were outlined with red, white and blue electric lights. leaving a space eighteen inches from the edge of the table for the plates. The work was done by J. H. Small & Sons. J. A. GAUGES. Our London Letter. BY A. HEMSLEY. THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY, which held its annual general meeting on February 5, gave a satisfactory report of the progress made. In discussing various matters the encouraging of the culture of the smaller decorative sorts was spoken of as being of greater importance than the very large specimen blooms though, of course, the latter will always take first place with many special- ists. The market growers' show has proved one of the greatest innovations; and it is now proposed that the society shall do more useful work in the way of conferences and in the publication of literature in connection with the chryi^anthemum. This will meet with the general api'roval of Fellows, especi- ally those who are unable to attend the meetings. New varieties were numerous during the past season. 36 first-class certificates were awarded, and many other varieties which failed to get the certificate may yet prove useful. The greatest advance has been made in the early flowering sorts. DAHLIA SOCIETIES.^The National Dahlia Soci- ety and also the London Dahlia Union appear to be in a flourishing condition. Shows are arranged for the coming season. New varieties were numerous last season. From lists before me I find over 100 new sorts offered for Spring delivery and of these upward of 40 received first-class certificates or awards of merit. And there may be more new sorts that have not come under my notice. The cactus varieties still receive the most attention; but all the other sections are represented in the lists of new varieties. The cactus pompons are receiving much attention and we now have quite a good selection of these pretty small-flowered sorts. THE SWEET PEA SOCIETY has made great progress and has again arranged for a big show at the Royal Horticultural Society next July. The Annual, which the society recently published, is full of interest. Articles in prose and poetry are subscribed by various writers of eminence, and many of them are illustrated with the writers' photos. I believe I have previously referred to the new vari- eties, but I will repeat that the following are the best according to my own notes. They are: Henry Eckford. Queen Alexandra: Mrs. Walter Wright. Evelyn Byatt, Phyllis Unwin, Helen Lewis, and George Herbert. So many sports from Countess Spencer were seen that it is extremely doubtful if, when seen another year, they will prove more con- stant than the parent. Gladys Unwin, though vary- ing a little in shade from various sources, was gener- ally true in chai-acter. THE CARNATION SOCIETY. — This is on the de- cline. The management has kept too much to old ideas both in varieties and in the way of exhibiting. Carnations, however, have not been neglected, and we are likely to have a new society that will go on different lines. The American varieties are still in the front rank, yet we have some good English raised sorts. An American grower was recently enquiring where he could procure stock of "Coronation," a pink variety which he thought would be worth taking to America. Liberty, which comes from the same raiser, should prove of value. Miss Willmoll is another fine variety, but this belongs more to the border section. Carnations are receiving much more attention from growers than they did a few years ago; and I hear we may expect to see some good new ones during the coming season. FLOWERS IN COVENT GARDEN MARKET. — Growers have been having rather a bad time of it lately, all supplies being over plentiful. Chrysan- themums are not yet quite finished, some good blooms being procurable. Prices fell off very much owing to the daffodils coming in earlier than usual; very large supplies have been on the markets for some weeks past. The first to come in was the or- dinary Von Sion, or Telemonius; this was soon fol- lowed by Golden Spur, which has been very fine from several growers. Princeps was in quite early, and a little later we had Sir Watkin, Telemonius plenus was in nearly a month earlier than usual, and has been arriving in large quantities front several growers. Prices have been down to from 4 to 5 shillings per dozen bunches. Ornatus (Pheasant's eyei, has been over abundant, at lower prices than the foregoing. All the narcissus of the polyanthus type come from the Scilly Islands and from France, in large quantities. In roses we are now getting a large supply of Liberty; they were making good prices until recently. General Jacqueminot is still a favorite, as the fragrance is so good. The first crop has only been in during the past week or so. but a few stray blooms were seen earlier, Liliums have not made any sensational prices during the season. We were told that the Japanese war would make them scarcer, but I do not find much differ- ence. The bulbs are as plentiful as ever at the auc- tion rooms and they go at moderate prices. Lily of the valley has been very fine and unusually plenti- ful. With so much good bloom from retarded pips some of the older favorites for AVinter are in much less demand. Azalea Fielder's White, camellias, the old double white primula and eucharis are all in less demand. One large grower of eucharis told me that be would have to reduce his stock. Larger flowers on long stems are now more appreciated. Carnations must be cut with long stems. Tulips and hyacinths have been selling at about half the prices they were making a year ago. I have never pre- viously known the forced lilac down so low in price Bridal Bouquet of Miss AUceJRoosevelt. Copyright 1'hh>. Blatkistcme. Florist: Harris & Ewing. as it was a few weeks ago. In violets the English grown Princess of Wales is about the best thing seen. The Parma violets from France have been good, but rather lower in price than usual. East Room of White House, Washington, D. C. Where the Longworth-Roosevelt Wedding Ceremony was performed. 246 The Plorists' Exchange CANNAS A N 13 o T h.b; r seasonable; stock. CAXNAS— AH tlie standard varieties, includ- inK Beaute i'oitevine, ChaB. HenderBon, Oueen Cliarlotte, Florence Yauglaan, etc., two to three ejes, S26.0O per 1000. Black Beauty. S3.00 per 100. GKEVII.LEA BOBUSTA (Silk Oak), 8 In. high. $3.00 per 100. KBGONIA MBTALLICA, $3.00 per 100 GLOXINIA, named colore, $1.00 per 100 ACHTK ANTHE8— 4 varieties, $2.60 per 100 COLEC8— 10 Tarieties, SS.OO per 100. HOCGAINVILI-EA GLABRA SAN- DEKIANA-$1.00 per 100. HIBISCUS PEACeBLOW-$3.00 per 100 BABV RAMBLER ROSES, 2>^ln. pot stock. $8.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1(100 THE STORRS ^ HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO TUBEROUS ROOTED UEOONIAS:-- ^amed Colors, double $5.00 per 100 single 3.00 " '■ Mixed " double 4.00 " " single 2.50 ■■ " PINK and WHITE MAMAN COCBET ROSKS, $3.00 per 100. CLOTHILDE SOUPERT ROSE, $3.00 per 100. AZALEA MOLLIS, busby plants full or buds, 12 to 16 Inobes high, $4.00 per do?.., $30.00 per 100; 16 to 18 Inches high $6.00 per doz.. $10-00 per 1(10. BHODODKNKRONS (Grafted) in named yarieties, 20 In. plants, $ii,00 per doz.. $70.00 per 100; 21 inch plants, S12.00 per doz $1(0.00 per 100. Mention The Florista* Bxcbange when writing. >^rvi I THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by erpresB ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail. Large stocky plants in bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per 100; extra fine; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt. ; $6.00 per ounce. Cash wUfa order. Southport, Conn. E.B.JEHHIH6S,^"^8^.^" Grower of the Fineet Panalea. Kention the Florists' Excbangp when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R. (\. S2(i« |iir 111(1; Halliday, Jones, Polly Rose, Golden Nugget, While Ivory, Pink Ivory. LOBELIA, C- P. coiitjiacta and Gcrnian stocks n Bpecialty. OOe. I'cc 100. BAUDISCH & HUMMEL, 537 Fulton Street, Union Hill. N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Strong 2^4 In. pots Geo. S. Kalb, Marie LIger, Mrs. Barktey , Queen. $400 per 100. Cbeltonl, Nellie Pocket, Percy Plumridge. C. J. Salter, Wm. Duckbam. Harry Sinclair. $5.00. Cash with order. L E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^TOCK WORTH BAVINfi CARNATIONS Not the usual, small, soft, half-rooted cuttings, but Strong, Hardy, Well-rooted Stock from sand and soil- Glacier, Harlowarden, Mrs. T.W. Law- son, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per lOOO; Avondale, Ethel Crocker. $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1001 ; White LawaoD, K n chant re bb, $3.00 per lOf , $26 00 per 1000: Lady Bountiful, $3 50 per 100, 130.00 per 1000; The Cardinal, $6.00 per 100, $,10.00 per 1000. The novelties of the year, now ready tor delivery. Write. GERANIUMS The following varieties are in prime con- dition for repotting^, helug late fall propa- gated, grown cold, now 4-6 ins, high and 100-30(> per cent better than most plants uoir offer- ed. All guaranteed true to name and of above high quality: Braant, Jean Tiaud, La Fa- vorite, M. A. Ilicard, Marq. de Castellane, Mme. Buchner, Sam. Sloan, S. A. Nutt, Mme. Satleroi, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000; A. H. Trepo, Beante Poitevine, $i.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; Orona, 'Snow Queen, Tele- graph, $6.00 per 100. ¥60.00 per 1000. CANNAS Of our large list of standard varieties, we have the following in quantity: all plump, sound, two eyefl pieces; Borbank, Chas. Molin, Mdlle. Berat, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Crimson Bedder, Florence Vaughan, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per icoi); Pennsylvania. $4.00 per 100, $36.00 per loop ; Oscoda and The Express, the best bedders,$6.no per lOO. $50.00 per 1000. The Express In started plants only. 0\-ir Cataloe^e for IDO© has been mailed. Write if not received. Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PKNSIES From our well-known etrain, the best in the market, strong plants, $1.50 per 600 ; $2.50 per lOi 0_ Fine plants, $2.00 per 101 0. f OROET-ME-NOT ^-jL^o^plr loo DAISIES ^B^"''' Out ot 2>i Inch, $1.60 per 100. GERANIUMS I FTTlIf F Boston Market, Grand Rapids. *-■-■ ■ *J^»- $1.00 per 1000 ; 6.O0O for $1.00. TOMATO PLANTS J^'ooTer^foo'^ '"" J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing'. Pittsburg The News. Pnr the past few weeks trade was fairly good and on account of the cold weather stock was not any too l)lentiful although sufficient for the demand. Prices are very satisfactory excepting on bulbous stock, which at times is sold cheap. Roses are selling quite well. Carnations are fine, bring- ing from 4c. and upward. In whit-^. I^ady Bountiful takes the lead. Har- risii lilies and callas seem abundant and choice, selling at 25c. Potted plants are in fair demand, pans cif tulips selling quite readily. The florists' stands in the Pittsburg market, which were damaged by the Are some time ago, are again open for business and expect a busy time from now on. None of the florists lost very much, excepting the time shifting about. On the South Side another new store has been opened up and com- petition will be lively for some time. Blind Bros, are handling a fine lot of plants, making a fine display in their two stores. Randolph & McClements have been forcing lilacs very successfully the past month, disposing of them profita- bly. They also have a fine stock of Pandanus Veitchii and ferns. The lease on their place on Forbes street expires this year, and as the buildings are to be torn down they will have to locate at some other point. Trade at their store in the Bast End has been remarkably good the past season, and still continues so. From several places complaints are heard about Harrisii being poor anr doz.; 7 Id. 8u4 upward, $1.76 to $36.00 eaob. Ar<^ca L.ate8cens,3 in.$10.00; i In. $20.00 per 100: 9 Id., $1.00 eftch and upward. I'aiidanua UtlHs, 2 In. potH. 93.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Liracwiia Incllvlsa, G In. pots, $16.00; 6 In.. 926.00 per 100. Phwnix Recllnata, Sin. pots, $36.00 per 100. Ptuonlx CanarienaiB, Ann speclmoD pUntH from 3.00 to $35.00 each. FIcuB Ulastlcn, i In. POtB, $25.00; 61n.,$i0.00- 8 in , $65.00 per 100. Araucarla Kxcelsa, 6 in. pots, $fl5.00 per 100. Boston and Pier8oni,4 id. pota. »I«.00; 6 In., $25.00; 8 Id., $60.00 per 100. Nephrftleplii Com- pacta. 3 Id. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. PlanU In Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. .Mention the FIjorlBiB' Exchange whea wrltlnp FEmS ODB SPEGITT CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We h«ye a Urge stock of thlB beantifol tree fern in best (?rowlnK condition. 3 In., $30.00; 4 in., $60.00; 6 In.. $70.00 per 100. For larger epecimens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns, for diehee, best stock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties 200,000 plants In stock, 2H In. pots, $3.00 per 100- $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In., $6.00 per 100- « in., $12.00 per 100. AdlantnmCaneatain, Maidenhair Fern nice busby plants. 2M In., $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per'lOOO- 4 in. f 12.00 per 100; b in., $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosns Nanus. large plants In i In. pots. In best condition, $15,00 per 100- $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 36o, per trade pkt.; $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills N.J. Mention the FLorlsts' Escb.inBe wlien writing. A good Tarlety ot the right kinds (or fllUng (ern dishes, etc.. 3W Inch, $3.00 per 100. KETfTIA. BELBIOREAKA, 6 inch fine Btnck, 2 feet high, 60 cts. each; 4 Inch. 25 cts. each. BOSTOKi and PIERSON PERMS. 2 >i Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. M.-ntinn the FLorlsfs' Esch-mse when wrlling. FERNS NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsll, $10 per 100. Scottil, 2y,ln., $5 per 100. Bostons, iy. In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrews & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mi'ution the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. arand value In $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, ''"A"t1.??.,* Breoklyn, N.Y Telephone 2800 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Eeap St., Greenhonees. UentloD the Florists* Bxekaoge when writing. ASSORTED Ferns lor Jardinieres. Good Bushy Plants In all the best varieties, 214 in. pots ?3.00 per 100; ?26. per 1000 : 3 in. pots, je.OO per 100; $55.00 per 1000, F. N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Mention the FIjorists' Exchange when writing. Kansas City. Trade Jottings. The W. L. Rock Flower Com- pany's range of carnation houses is a handsome sight just now. This firm is sending in some of the finest flow- ers seen on this market this season. R. S. Brown & Son are getting their places in good shape for the Spring trade. They have a fine lot of bed- ding stock. A. P. Barbe has had unusual suc- cess with his roses this year, and is cutting lots of high grade blooms. W. J. Barnes is a very busy man these days, trying to coax his lilies along for Easter and getting his Spring stock in shape. TRAVELER. 248 The Florists' Bxchange REVIEW OF THE MARKET MS-w VDRK — ThP out flower market is demand. i, '^,,,,, , '.liieflv 1)V the increase been 1-irought ab,mt Oiienj s .^^^^^^^ WmMmim from our quotations of '"^' „,Y,d weather '',^!."1,ofr^l."gle"a''naXuhle.'^a'„'rtur;s"of ;^ 1 varieties except the doul>le pink ones ; .'e'exleedu\gly plentiful, ""« .f^Hss o1 I "m, i"ough ir'smali quantities the pre- b" ^.''^'rwe^rp^al^II'no't^o^^^ eU: Ful aTd cllrnout'^ fairly well. Lily of the valle'J is in steady supply, with no change "Vre'^nlW red rose Richmond is becom- ing a great favorite in this city, and we ok fOT such varieties as Lihevty ami Meteor to be grown in very small quan- fftlesanMher y'ear. as those who are grow- ing Richmond speak higMy of it as a nrodncer through the Winter time. ' rHICAGO --The market in Chicago was nrohabVv never in a stronger condition than it is at the present time, as nil medium to high class products are disposed of on s?ght and. as a rule, sold in advance. The S call has been and is still holding above he nonnalV while the shipping orders are far in excess of what is generally expect- ed .at this season. The special features of not ce are the scarcitv of flrst-class roses and the interior quality of violets, for which the demand has been very heavy A great many of the latter, which have arrived from the East. Have been prac- tically unsalable. There is an abundance of bulbous stock of all kinds. In Carnations the general call takes up everything that is offered, and whites are panfcularly strong. Greens of all kinds ire holding their strong position, and the only weak point to be reported is the over suDPlv of hnlhons stock, including tul ps, narcissus, lilies, callas and even freesias. The shipping, which is really the pre- dominating feature of Chicago's flower business, has been helped by the Mardi Gras and other Southern festivities: and the fact that good stock is scarce, with a fairly good local demand, holds prices to a high level, W. K. W. BOSTON.— Business has been brisk the past week, and grave hopes are held of the continuation of the good prices pre- vailing Roses are scarce, at least many kinds are. Only few high-grade American Beantys are seen. Some good Killarney and Mme. Abel Chatenay are coming in. and the usual grades of Bride and Brides- maid. . Carnations sell out clean daily. There is of course, most demand tor scarlet, crimson and the fancy sorts. The gen- eral prices are $3 and $4. -Narcissus are much in evidence, and all kinds of bulb- ous stock, which comes In quickly, is plen- tiful. Violets are still abundant at 35c. to 7.5c. Lilies are more plentiful than a week ago. Lily of the valley remains without change. Stocks and wallflowers are brought in in small quantities, but there is only a limited demand for snch flowers. J. W. D. ST. PAUL,— Business the past week was good, and the writer has not found one dealer hut what is fully satisfied with his portion of the trade. While it has been diflicult at times to fill all orders with- out suiistituting. they have managed to pull through and satisfy their customers. Roses and carnations have been in great demand, and St. Valentine's Day seemed to create a great call for violets. It Is evi- dent that some of our dealers did not ex- pect any great business, and. In conse- quence, dirt not order very heavy, and be- fore the day was half gone some of them were entirely sold out. One of our large dealers was entirely sold out by 11 A. M. A friendly feeling exists among the dealers here, and when one is short he can always find another to help him out. Prices re- main firm, which no doubt Is caused l)y the heavy demand. Roses are selling for JL-W to $3; carnations at from T.'jc. to $1..W per dozen; tulips, 75c. to $1 per dozen; violets. 50c. a bunch of 25; Illy of the valley. $1 per dozen. PAUL. INDI.\NAPOLIS.— St. Valentine s Day was a record breaker with all the local traders. A heavy trade was anticipated, Imt no one was fully prepared for the busi- ness transacted. The usual local supply of violets was sorely missed this year There were not one-half enough, even of shipped ones, to meet the demand. Roses and caruations. too. were uppermost in the minds of the puldic. The trade con- sisted mostly of that of people who are not regular flower buyers, and their cotn- prehension of the available flowers is summed up In three words, violets, roses, carnations. Of course, with a constant de- mand for these three kinds, the supply was not sufficient. Bulbous stock and other flowers, such as mignonette, sweet peas forget-me-not and candytuft, were well cleaned up. but it took much per- suasion to work them oft. Fancy carna- tions, such as Enchantress, wholesaled at $3 50 to ?4 a hundred, and retailed at $1 per dozen. Medium varieties sudi as Mrs. Lawson brought ,f3 per hundred whole- sale and 75e. and Ifl per dozen retail. It was noticeable that more ten dozen car- nation packages were sent out last week than any other. Select Bride and Bridesmaid roses main- tained their prices throughout the week, 1 e $7 to $8 per hundred. .$2 per dozen was the customary retail price. Seconds wholesaled at $4 to .fa per hundred and shorts at $2 to $3. Madame Abel Chat- enay is off crop with growers shipping to this place; $6 to $8 per hundred Is ob- tained for them. . Fine Liberty and Richmond are received, bringing .$8 to $12 per hundred. American Beauty received their share of attention last week, and could have been disposed of had the supply lasted; $5 per dozen was the price for select 36-lnch stems; .?2 to $3 for 24-Inch to .30-inch stems, and Jl to $1.50 for lower grades. From $3 to $9 per dozen was asked for them at retail. The large amount of funeral work late- ly has certainly been a boon for growers of bulljous stock and shrubs. The weather has been such this Winter that large batches could not be held in check. Much of this stock was in bloom last week and was disposed of advantageously; $3 to $4 per hundred Is quoted on tniips, daffodils, lily of the valley. Paper White Narcis- sus and Roman hyacinths: 75c. a dozen is the retail price. Sweet peas are not long in this market without a buyer at $1 per hundred. Home-grown violets sell at the same figure, Rhlneheck violets at 75c. a hundred. Plant trade has been satisfactory. Many specimen plants were sent as valentines, and satisfactory prices were obtained. Large rhododendrons, azaleas and lilacs are used in decorations and greatly fa- cilitate this work. I- B. MINNEAPOLIS.— Trade conditions have not changed much since last report; busi- ness has been good with ail dealers, and stock very scarce. Some dealers have ex- perienced difficulty in being able to get suD5cient stock with which to All orders. Roses and carnations, also violets, have lieen in great demand. Prices have kept up fairly well, all varieties of roses sell- ing at from $1.50 to $3 and $4 per dozen. .American Beauty are readily sold at $8 and $10 per dozen. Some very flue Kil- larney are being lironght in by some grow- ers, which commands a good price. The new rose. Miss Kate Mouiton. also sells about as fast as unpacked; it being thor- oughly known that this rose was originated here, creates a great demand for it, and if the variety we're generally grown by all dealers, there would not be any too many flowers to meet the increasing demand for them. RIchmonds also sell well In this market and command a good figure; choice stock is now bringing $3 and $5 per dozen; seconds. $1.50 and $2. Golden Gate. Brides- maid and Bride bring $1.50 per dozen. Yellow roses are practically a thing of the past here, and a visit to all dealers will find but very few indeed, although the demand for them Is good. Carnations are fairly plentiful, but while ours are sometimes in ver.v short supply on account of the great call for them for funeral work. Prices for all varieties range from 75c. to $1.50 per dozen. Violets have been in great demand, particularly for St. Val- entine's Day, and numerous orders could not be filled, as dealers In general did not anticipate such a heavy call. Bulbous sttck is plentiful, and the demand for tulips is heavy. We are not getting a good supply of all colors which sell for 75c. and $1 per dozen. PAUL. DETROIT. — Trade during the past week has been splendid. St. Valentine dirt not confine himself to the stationery store, but bountifully bestowed a great portion of his patronage upon the fiorists. Many plants were sold for the occasion, as well as a goodly number of boxes of cut flowers, es- pecially violets. A large number of pans of red tulips were used as valentines. The supply of violets In Detroit is heavy at present. Good American Beauty roses are very scarce, and. in consequence, very high. White carnations are exceptionaPv scarce for the season, HARRY ST. LOUIS, MO,— A mild Winter Is still with us. Stock of all kinds is scarce, excepting bulbous flowers, but the local florists report business first class, St. Valentine's Day brought an extra demand in all lines, especially violets; never be- fore were they so largely called for. The market was well supplied with violets, but there were not nearly enough to meet the demand. The price for the best Cali- fornia went up to 60c, per 100. Roses are very scarce in all varieties. Bride and Bridesmaid are in great de- mand, with the top price 10c., and for shorts 5c. Killarney and Richmond were up to 12c. for choice. Long fancy Ameri- can Beauty are In fair supply, but of poor quality; $5 per dozen is asked for choice; shorts are hardly salable owing to their poor condition. Carnations are of very fine quality and in great demand: the fancy stock cleans up almost every day at $4 per 100. En- chantress and Mrs. T. W. Lawson are more plentiful than others; good white sell w-ell. Bulbous stock, as usual, is plenti- ful. Harrisii lilies, however, are scarce. Greens had a good call the past week, with a well supplied market. ST. PATRICK. COLUMBUS, O. — Every member of the trade here was simply astonished at the business done St. Valentine's Day. In previous years there has always been a good business, hut this year came a rush of orders for flowers of every description that cleaned up all the stock In the city before the middle of the afternoon, leav- ing absolutely nothing for the late comers. Prices ruled as follows: Tniips. 60 to 75c. a dozen; roses $1 to $2 a dozen; American Beauty. $5 to $8 a dozen for the long- stemmed ones, some short 24-inch stem blooms went at $2.50 to $3.50 the dozen: lily of the valley. $1 a dozen; Harrisii lilies. 2.5c. each; Violets. $1 per hunch of ,50 flowers. Otlier bulbous stock brought 60c. to 75c. a dozen. In plants the trade was espeeiall.v brisk: the best azaleas in symmetrical bud and Idooms brought $1.50 to $4 each, accord- ing to size. Some very attractively bloomed single and double hyacinths, in 4-inch pots, found many customers at 25c. each pot — containing one hyacinth each. Carnations were selling at 75c. to $1 a dozen. Never has there lieen such a trade before on this holiday. It was more like Christmas or Easter, F. W. KANSAS CITY. — Last week was a red letter one for the trade In this city. Out- side of the holidays it was the best week of the season. St. Valentine's Day brought out a large amount of business and' although there was a big supply of stock on hand it proved to be entirely inadequate for the demand, the shortage being especially no- ticeable in American Beauty roses,' and red carnations. Violets were much called for and the supply was cleanert up long before night. Carnations, especially En- chantress, solrt well, bringing goort prices. The supply of bulbous stock is ample; daffodils are selling better than usual. Prices on all kinds of stock have held up remarkably well this Winter. There have been none of the usual department store sales of cutflowers this season. — T. NEWPORT. R. I.— A number of funeral orders helped to make the past week a fair one. Tliere has been but very little buying except when occasion made pur- chases necessar.v. A brief period, when conditions like this prevail, occurs almost annually. There Is a prospect of brighter news for next week, as it is known that the sales Monday were very good; and there is a tradition to the effect that a good Monday makes a good week. T have a suspicion that quite a number of Easter lilies will iie offered long Iiefore Easter tiy growers intending them for that festi- val. Some very good roses and carnations came in the latter part of the week. All tuillious flowers are, if anything, over plentiful, for the time being, but I think a good deal of stock will move this week. M. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.— There has been an Increased demand for flowers the past week, with a rather too plentiful supply. Some of the florists are cutting prices right and left. The regular prices prevailing are: Carnations, 50c. and 60c. per dozen; roses, $1.50 to $2 per dozen; violets. $1 per hundred. Some are selling violets as low as ,50c. per hundred. St. Valentine's Day did not make any notice- able Increase in the call for flowers In this section. Preparations for Memorial Day are now under way. R. H. Woodhouse will have thousands of stocks and candytuft, with a full line of geraniums. E. H. Chamberlain's new house is about flnished; this will be planted with stocks also. Peter Murray Is sending In some flue Winsor carnations to this market. These find ready sale at 60c. per dozen. It looks like a winner. HORTICO. Chicago. Fires. MONTANDON. PA. — The dwelling and boiler house connected with the greenhouse of John O. Wenzel were almost totally destroyed by fire Feb- ruary 13. The Are originated in the boiler house adjoining the dwelling, and both buildings were nearly burned to the ground. The loss Is partially covered by insurance. he Week' s News. Within the confines of tire city limits, or so closely adjacent to the market of Chicago that their interests are identical, there are probably more concern.s who make a specialty of producing and placing upon the mar- ket young plants lor the grower who is looking ahead than can be found in the same area in any other part of the country. Consider for a minute the fact that the following concerns ship annually at this season, from this immediate vicinity, from one to two million rooted cuttings or young plants each: Wietor Brothers, Peter Reinberg, J, A. Budlong, Chicago Carnation Company, Bassett & Wash- burn, George Reinberg, Poehlmann Brothers, Chicago Rose Company, Thompson Carnation Company, and an idea of the magnitude of this branch of our industry may be con- ceived. There are many other con- cerns with whom this feature of the business is more or less a specialty. On the evening of St, Valentine's Day, Professor A. P. Wyman gave a very interesting and instructive lec- ture on, "Art and Practice of Land- scape," before the Gardeners' and Florists' Union. No. 10.615. at their local hall, which has been changed from No. 106 to No. 104 Randolph street. The attendance, though not large, was a thoroughly interested and appreciative one, and the remarks from those present which followed the essayist were of a most approv- ing and commendatory nature. The next meeting of the Union will occur at the hall on Wednesday evening. February 2 8, the business meeting at 7.30, and at 8.30 a lecture, to which all interested are cordially invited, will be delivered by one of Chicago's best known horticulturists. Edwin A. Kanst. the subject being an especial- ly attractive one, "Some Reasons for Success and Failure in the Growing of Plants," Mr. Kanst is assistant sec- retary of the Horticultural Society of Chicago , floricultural superintendent of the South Side Parks, a member of the Florists' Club and other horticul- tural organizations, and unquestiona- bly one of the best versed young men on general horticultural lines in this section. W, E. Lynch returned the first of the week from his Massachusetts home. K. H. Van Bourgondien is in town representing K. Van Bourgondien & Sons, of Hillegom. Holland, interesting local buyers of bulb stock. At Peter Reinberg's salesroom on Wabash avenue may be found every day probably the finest lot of Uncle John roses in the country. The mana- ger claims, with just pride, to be supplying the market, A party of prominent Chicago flor- ists enjoyed the hospitality of Fritz Bahr at Highland Park on Sunday- evening last. Wetland & RIsch are having an es- pecially good call on Killarney rose.s. On Monday last five hundred were sent out on orders at prices varying from 15c. to 25c. each. Visitors: A. N. Kinsman. Austin. Minn.; Mr. Penman, of Iowa; Charles Roethke, Saginaw, Mich.; Chas. Scha- fer, Kankakee, III.; Mr. Graver, of Shotwell & Graver, Fargo, N. D.; Edward H. Schmidt. Indianapolis, Ind. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Scranton, Pa. News Notes. The Florists' Club held its regu- lar meeting on Friday, February 16, William Ross, representing F. R. Pier- son Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., was present, witli a fine exhibit of carna- tions, Winsor, White Enchantress and Helen Miller Gould. John B. Haines sent sample blooms of the John E. Haines, as did the Cottage Gardens Company of Robert Craig. The members were so well impressed with Winsor that nearly every one placed an order for it. Tlie subject of a fiower show, to be held in November, was discussed at some length, but nothing definite was arrived at, G. R, Clark is handing around the cigars — it's a boy, Mrs, J. H. McConnel, wife of Mr. J. H. McConnel. Scranton, died Mon- day night last after a lingering illness. The funeral was held Thursday and was largely attended by members of the trade, J. T. C. February 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 249 THE WEEK'S WORK. TImme*s Timely Teachings. Outdoor Frames. It often becomes a matter of surprise and wonder, how the small florist ever managed to raise those great quantities of stock he handles throughout the entire season of the iiusy plant trade. Surely his few under- sized y:reenhnuses could not well accom- modate one half of the output. Yet his stock looks good, and gives ample evidence of having been raised under most favorable conditions. But anybody who espies his long rows of hoti)eds and cold frames and has the least knowledge of what can be ihme with them in the way of rapid plant production, needs no further exphination. Although not regarded as an mdispensable adjunct to present day floriculture, the primitive hotbed is still largely in evidence here and there. I am not in favor of covering large areas of valuable ground with hotbeds and frames believing that all that material in space, frames, sashes, glass and matting, or the money invested therein, could well be util- ized to better advantage in the erection of regular, properly designed greenhouses; but I am not above making strenuous use of a limited number of well working hotbeds and frames. There are some things in nearly every florists' line, that in the best appointed modern glass structures cannot lie grown so well as iu these old-fashioned auxiliaries of gardening, or be summered or wintered so satisfactorily. Market gardeners, those in the vegetable line, will have need for hotI)eds i.iucli earlier than this, but florists will finil the last week in February, or the first one iu March, early enough , for the starting of hotbeds. Where fresh horse manure is a somewhat high commodity and cannot he had in quantities sufficient for the making of a fair sized hotbed or two, it is best to forego these and instead rely on frames alone, set up in sheltered, sunny positions, and amply provided with protecting ma- terial or straw matting for cold nights or occasional belated spells of wintry weather, which may be expected until quite late in the Spring. In the month of March cold frames, so equipped, need not be regnrded as risky for plants of a half hardy nature. Still, there is nothing like a hotbed proper for the starting of some seeds, bulbs or roots, or for giving vigor and a good lift to some of the stock newly started or trans- planted. For this reason the twtbed often becomes the grower's last resource in doubt- ful or seemingly hopeless exploits; and that it is a great help in early Spring to any grower cannot be denied. The Making of a Hotbed. The usual size of the single hotbed frame is twelve feet long by six feet wide, cov- ered by four sashes, each being wix by three feet, if of the ordinary mill-made pattern. These, where they join, rest aud run on cross-pieces, let into the side-planking of the frame. Anybody having the sashes and handy with tools— I have yet to find the gardenerthat is not handy with tools — can make the fram.e, either using one or two- inch lumber. Where severnl hotbeds are to be made it is best to have them, as far as possible, in an unbroken, continued line or in several long rows. Less of the heat generated by a large bulk of manure, will be lost, than from isolnted beds, and the temperature under the long line of sashes will be niore equalized than in a single frame. The hojit will be less intense, but will last severnl weeks longer if the manure is quite strawy, or if tree leaves are inter- sprpad while building up the manure. A layer, nicely evened out anil wf 11 trodden down, of about 3S inches in height, when finished, will be all-snflScient from now on. and less will do if the bed is made later. Piling up the manure first and forking and working it over several times, as must be done for mushroom culture, is here not ne- cessary and only a waste of time and labor. After the bed is built up and solidly firmed, the frame is placed on it. In from four to seven days most of the intense, rank heat will have escaped through small openings of the sashes, left for the purpose, the time depending on the condition of the weather. If the temperature in the frame has settled down to a steady point, not exceeding Sr> degrees, it is time to spread a layer of good, finely-sifted soil over the surface of the manure, to be about five inches deep for seeds; more if roots and bulbs are to be started therein. For potted plants, to be plunged, tan-bark or saw-dust is to be pre- ferred. Air must be admitted even on pretty cold days, as long as there is danger of over-heating the frame by keeping it closed. Later on, when the temperature has declined to a steady, gentle heat, the frames may be closed tightly and even be covered with matting during very cold nights. But at all other times, and es- pecially on bright days, air must be ad- mitted unstintingly; nor should anything irrowing in frames ever wilt for the want of water, of which large quantities will be required ns the plants grow in size and Spring draws nearer, makiuir abundant ventilation and frequent syringing a necess- ity. Seeds to be Sown Now. It is not yet too late to sow seeds of verbenas, petunins. Vernon and tubeions begonias, torenias, gloxinias., lobelias. As- paragus plnmosus and A. Sprengerl. smi- lax, Dracaena indivisa, cannas, salvias, carnations, snapdragons, Grevillea robusta, Vinca rosea, Primula obconica and Mvosotis dissitiflora, most of which have already been spoken of separately in previous art- icles. Strong stock from seeds of the fore- going varieties can only be obtained by starting the seeds earlv, and, therefore, any sowings yet to be made of these now claim immediate attention. Many of these varieties start quickly in a hotbed and there be started with little trouble. It is now the right time, from now until the end of March, to sow the seeds of the following annuals, coming under the head of florists" stock: Centaureas of several Viirieties for bedding and Summer cutting, ageratum. Phlox Drummondi, mignonette for pot culture, nicotiana, celosias, schiz- anthus for pot culture, stocks for indoor flowering and early asters for the bedding plant trade. Some Good Novelties. Not all of the now things sent out in the last few years have turned out disappoint- ing failures. I mean not all of those that I have tried; and, of course, it is only these that I can knowingly speak of. Few florists can afford to try them all. The otlierwiso very pleasant task of annually selortiiig a few for trial from a tempting long list of unknown novelties affords a most Iirilliant chance for making mistakes, an{l that, too, when mistakes are at their maximum cost. Whether iu this our frantic age it would be wiser to leave novelties alone altogether, or to thoroughly try them all so as not to miss the paragons, is a question not altogether, lieyund the scope of intelligent debate. T shall have nothing to say about any of the newer varieties in the leading lines of cut flower stock, not wishing to get into trouble, Ijut must, for the benetit of the general retail florist and plant grower, name a few good things of I'ocent introduction in his line that merit notice. —Here is a list of those that have done well with me; that I thought were good, some of them very good, as judged from the viewpoint of the commercial plant grower:' Canna King Humbert, splendid grower, fine, broad, dark foliage, faultless, bright, very large flowers of an orange- rosy shade; also fine for pots. Gladiolus Princeps. scarlet, outsells all others of the colored sorts; should not he cut until fully open. Boston ferns, Scotti and N Piersonii el- egantissima; the first-named by far the best with me. Pandanns Sanderi wants heat and careful watering. Impatiens Holstii, a better grower than I. Sultani; good bedder and pot plant; flowers very large and bright, always iu bloom. Likes shade iu the Summer. Now- is the time to sow the seeds. Sweetpeas, Gladys Unwin, rosy pink, and Dorothy Eckford, pure white; good, profitable kinds under glass. I have not tried them out-of-doors. Roses: Cardinal, crimson, and Frau Karl Druschki; white, both fine bedding roses; and the first one also good for pots. I think thev are hardy; cannot tell yet. Baby Rambler is a good thing for florists. A;,'er!itnm. Little Blue Star, very dwarf; of a nil. St even growth and profuse bloomer; fine blue for massing. Sehizanthus Wisetouensis. good pot plant. grand when in bloom and lasting. Seeds may he sown now. Asparagus plumosus compactus, short and densely fronded; nothing better for pans and fern dishes. Shasta daisies, Alaska, Westralla and California. Dahlias, Herder, pink, and Spotless Queen, white, both of the true cactus type and great producers of good selling flowers. Mrs. Winters, a fine, white-flowering decorative sort, and Lustre, a single- pink. Celosia Thompsoni ningnift<':», griod for pots and bedding. Stock Beauty of Nice, flowers a pleas- ing flesh color; excellent for cutting all W^inter,. and only fine then. Salvias Burning Bush and Ball of Fire, two grand profitable kinds for florists to handle. Sow at once. Geraniums Flamme Poitevine, double soft red, and Qui Vive, a single flowering orange red; both excellent new sorts. Nicotiana Sanderae. How S.ander's new nieof iaiui, before il was sent out, conhl ever call forth such boundless admiration, fling beholders into ecstasy and rapture and carry off prize after prize as the best of all the novelties introduced in recent years, will prohaltly e\er remain a puzzle. Like all the n'st of the world, I gave it a fnir trial last year; grew it from one end of the season to the other in successive batches and in all manner of ways, bound to make it live up to its credentials; but didn't suc- ceed. I had given a plant or two to each of my best customers for trial, praising it up highly every time. That was a mis- take. It brought me into discredit as a judge of plants. One old man when asked "how he liked it told me he didn't care for my new-faugled tobacco; said it was alto- gether too rank, and could not begin to come up to either Plowboy or Bull Dur- ham. Nicotiana Sanderae certainly is an exceedingly good grower, wherever it is put, and produces its flowers freely and in great ahundance^such as they are. But we have lots of other things that would more creditably and effectively take its place; salvias, for instance. Nevertheless. I shall try it again this season; not the original one, no; but the newer forms and hybrids, said to be great improvements in every way. They can now be had. This is a good time to sow the seeds. FRED. W. TIMME. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Our Address (formerly Theo. O. Heintze, South Brooklyn. Ohio,) is now The Beechwood Greenhouses, (Theo. O. Heintze & Co.. Cleveland, O.. Brooklyn Station.) Please send catalogues, etc., to new address. Mention the FLurists' Exchange when writing. COLELS GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment March 15th. CASH WITH OKDER. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. ifentlnn Thp Flnrldtn" Bxrhaofcp wh«>n wrltlne GERANIUM PLANTS Youn:^, tlirlfty an per IdO. C;LA DIOLI-Gj offe fine MUtures, 8Cc. per 100. Strong, Red's, Yellow's and Gold-edged, W.Oi . Fancy, «5.00 per 1000, Gtant. SI. 00 per 100. The two last Id many kinds, all of the brlghteet, showy colors. Coleus planlc. price M more. Plenty of O. Bedder and Fanyc, Terms, cash with the order. List free. DANIEL K.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlsti' EtXchnoEe when wrltlni;. CINERARIAS In'fi to !i inch pots. 10 to 15 In. across, in bud and bloom at $i.6U to Sl.iH) per doz. PBIMDLA OBCONICA in bloom, 4 in. pots $6 00 per 100. 6 in. pots SI. 00 per doz. PELARGONIU'w, fine plants, 3 Id., 5 Id.. 6 in pots, 60c., *1.00, ?1.50 per do?. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Mention the FLorisfs' Ex.?h!inge wln-ii writiim. /i8P/iR/iGL8 8PRAY8 Fresh stock — Direct from green- house, $3.00 per dozen Bunches. EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS. N. J. Ml iition the FLorJsls' Excbaiige when writing- New Geranium ORA D. HILL We claim f >r this that It la bettor than any other geranium on tlie marbet. It Is seml-double cerise red, a very tree bloomer and grower: easiest to propagate of any geranium grown; estia good bedder and house plant; good, strong. 2 '4 Inch stock, S2.00 per dozen, $15,00 per lOi . Can ship all orders the day of receipt. E.G. HILL, 30th and Peach St .ERIE, PA. Vauirhan's Qrecnhouies, Western Spring'. HI. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. 24th St , Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists Iphia, Pa. Eselinnge when writing. GERANlUMS-PlisBELiiiiiEOOiiPLiiiiTS-- VEGETABLES CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25o. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. • TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz. ; S6.00 per I GO S50.00 per I GOO E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let. 75c. per doz., $6,GO per lOG. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let, single: SI.GG per doz.; S6.GG per I GO. 52.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. From 2-in. potB Per doz. Per 100 t2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 200 3.00 2.00 6.00 Abutllon.Savltzt and others $0.40 Agreratum, blue and white 40 Alternaiithera. red and yellow 40 AlysHuiu. glantand dwarf 40 Heliotrope. in good variety 40 Hardy English Ivy, 15 to 18 in. $17.60 per 1000 .40 Hollyhocks, double white and mixed .60 Lemon Verbena 40 Lantanas, in good variety 40 Moonvines. bine and white 60 Salvia, In variety 40 Asparagus. Plumosus Nanus Sin. .76 pOtB. Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plants) 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums $1 .OO per doz., SS.OO per (OO. Madeira Vine Koots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.60 per buph. Acalypha Macfeeana 40 2.00 Achyranthes. Emersonil, and Ver- schaffeltii .40 Cuphea (Citjar plant) 40 Parlor Ivy, Seuecio ecandena 40 i^cented Geraniums, Rose, Balm, Feroifolia. etc. 40 Plumbaeo. Oapensis. White 60 Reifon as, bedding varieties 40 Smilax 40 ColeiiStln good varieties 40 Hardy c'hrjsanthemumB, smftU flowered 40 Hardy CIirisanthemuiuB, large flowered 50 Verbenas, Separate Colors 40 Verbenas Mixed ... . Hetanias.Dreet's Superb. SiDgle 2.00 2.00 2,00 2.00 3 00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 3.(0 2-00 1 50 2.00 LETTUCE Big Boston, Boston Market, Grand Baplds and Tennis Ball, $1.00 per lOOO; $8.60 per 10,000. CABBAGE In any quantity, Wakefield, Succession and Flat Dutch. $1,26 per 1000; 10,000 or over at $1.00 per lOOO. PARSLEY Moss Curled. 26 cts. per 100; $1.25 per 1000 Strong roots. $2.60 per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. Dahlia Roots 1000 A. I>. L-ivoni, whole field clumps. $1.00 per doz. $5.00 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. We are now booking contract orders for delivery season 1906 ; we are prepared to grow them In any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for IOCS now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose business card, as it la only sent to the trade. A cordial Invitation is ex- tended to all Interested in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station. Philadelphia dlvif ion B. & O. E. R., 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz.; R. VINCENT, Jr. $t SON, WHITE MARSH, IVID. Not less than tive of any one variety sold. Mfiitiun the FLorists' Exchaose wlieii writing. 250 The Plorists' Exchange CANADIAN NEWS LONDON, ONT. — Trade during the past two weeks has been fair; cut flowers of all the leading lines are sufficient to meet all demands. Ship- ping trade continues active. The weather has been very much colder; zero readings have been frequent; 22 degrees below has been the record. Very little snow is on the ground. The heavy frosts have penetrated deeply, and the continual thawing and freezing of the surface will no doubt have a disastrous effect on all outdoor plants. F. B. TORONTO. — Business continues good, with bulbous stock still some- what in over supply. Roses, carna- tions and violets are selling well. Some splendid narcissus are offered, but are rather a drug. We have had a goodly number of drummers here lately; the Dutchmen still keep coming; we certainly ought to be well supplied again next Win- ter. I And that some of the firms in the United States think the Quebec law taxing commercial travelers ap- plies also to Ontario; this is not the case. Mr. Struck, representing Lager & Hurrell, orchid growers, is in town. THOMAS MANTON. Hamilton. The only Hamiltonians to attend the carnation show at Toronto were John Morgan, King street East; Fred Foster Jr. and James Garrett of the Webster Floral Company. I saw a bunch of new red variety Victory, which Mr. Foster brought from the show. The flower seems large and good, and very fragrant, a desirable point often lacking in reds. I found Henry Stansbury of Oak- ville at home the other day. His new 40 h. p. steam boiler is giving en- tire .satisfaction. He has about 14,- 000 feet of glass, about half of which is devoted to lettuce and radish. These seem to be easily handled in his mellow sandy soil. But musk- rats and moles appear to be as much at home in the sandy soil as the vege- tables, and as there seems no way to keep them out of the solid beds, he .says raised beds will have to be adopted. Carnations and bedding stock occupy the balance of his benches. Philadelphia. Trade Notes. The latter part of last week from the 14th to the 17th Inst., was quite a revelation to nearly all in the cut flower business, as American Beauty roses were selling at Christ- mas prices on the 14th; $12.00 per doz. was obtained by some of our commission men and on the 15th, 100 flowers were sent to Washington at $15 per dozen. These went to Small & Son.s. The order was filled here by the Wholesale Flower Market. Scarci- ty of first-class flowers and a strong demand were the cause of' this fluc- tuation. Prices are down to $7.50 per dozen this week, owing to a sinaller demand. Rose growers are of the opinion that it will be April before American Beauty becomes very plen- tiful; then a larger glut is anticipated than ever before seen here. The William Graham Company had a nice order last week for a series of table decorations at Atlantic City. It consisted of seven decorations for a table of twenty plates, commencing with luncheon on Saturday and end- ing with luncheon 'on Monday, the table being decorated for each meal, an entire change of flowers and colors taking place for each. This firm also had the very elaborate decoration at the Union League on Saturday last for the reception to Speaker Cannon. The second Assembly Ball, the last large affair of the season, takes place on Friday at the Bellevue-.Stratford; decorations by the Habermehls. The regular monthly meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday, when a very large attendance was on hand to lis- ten to the lecture on "Carnations" by C. W. Ward. While showing the slides Mr. Ward made other remarks fully explaining the desirable qualities of certain styles of flowers for fertili- zation, and stating the qualities of certain varieties for this purpose. As to Enchantress, he said that the first two generations of seedlings from this variety were di.sappointing, but that he expected something good from the third and fourth genera- tions. In speaking of the new variety Robert Craig, he stated that with them it was one of the best paying varieties. He had been informed that many growers on receiving the rooted cuttings of this variety, were taking off the tops close down for propaga- tion. If this was done, not only would the plant produced not amount to much, but the blooming qualities of the original plant would be destroyed, as all the flower buds were cut away. A plant should not be topped until it had made three or four good eyes, and these should not be cut away. In answer to a question as to plant- ing out in the field versus planting inside, Mr. Ward said he had adopted the latter method as more economi- cal, and had also found that the per- centage of stem rot was smaller by far with plants grown inside. The exhibits at the meeting were Primula obconica. The J. E. Gilling- ham Estate (C. Warnken. gardener) took first with a pair of plants in 7- inch pots of the bright red grandi- flora type. Samuel T. Bodine (A. G. Williams, gardener) was second with a pair of plants in 6-inch pot.s, one a clear pink, the other a blush. For cyclamen Mr. Graige Lippincott (D. Neely, gardener) was flrst with two well-grown plants in 7-inch pots. The Stafford Flower Farms staged six vases of carnations, all of their well-known quality, which were much admired. Percival Roberts, Jr. (Wil- liam Tricker, gardener), staged a col- lection of cut flowers of cyclamen, of various types, among them being some very flne flowers of the fringed variety. DAVID RUST. Manchester, Mass. The Annual Banqnet. The annual banquet of the North Shore Horticultural Society, which was held on Thursday of last week, was a success in every sense of the word. The hall was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and plants from members of the Society. Some 2(10 ladies and gentlemen were in at- tendance, when the gathering was cal- led to order by President James Mac- gregor. There were present from Boston some twenty members of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of that city. About ten of these arrived in Manchester in the morning and visit- ed the estates under the guidance of Messrs. Macgregor and Clark, of W. S. Spaulding, Judge W. H. Moore. W. B. Thomas, S. B. Dow, Miss A. G. Thayer, Mrs. R. C. Hooper and Eaglehead, the estate of the late Senator McMillan. After dinner President Macgregor first called upon the Rev. W. F. Pow- •rs who started the speech making with some humorous remarks about how much he knew about horticul- ture. James B. Dow gave a brief his- tory of the society, saying it was now five years old and had 160 active members. James Farquhar gave an interesting talk on the flora of Porto Rico from which country he had re- cently returned. John W. Duncan spoke of the natural beauty of the town of Manchester and the North shore, and of the wonderfully fine carnations which the visitors had seen in the various greenhouses visited. James Wheeler, President of the Boston Club, said he had been told that the North Shore Horticultural Society was in its infancy, but it was already a pretty large baby. He con- gratulated them on the good work they were doing. Songs were given by Miss Allen, Miss Goldsmith and the Rev. C. A. Lincoln, and recitations »and readings by Miss Brewster, Mr. Fish and Mr. Peabody. The committee in charge of arrang- ments was composed of W. B. Jack- son, F. B. Rust. H. W. Clark, John Baker and Robert Mitchell. J. W. D. Improves with Each Issue. T wish to stiite liiiit I ^njoy the re.-^rlinff of The Florists" Exoh!inp;e very much, and that the p.Tper improves with e.ich issue. Tlio letters of the different writers upon the niJiny subjects of florienlture and hor- tieulture" 1 think very enliffhtenintr. ALBERT A. BOONE, Rhode Island. Announcement The Pierson U Bar Company Has hoen orj^'anized to place vif^orously before the pulilie. the U bar type ()f greenhouse construction, knowinti it to be far in advance of any other construction used for Kreenhou.so purposes. The originators of the U bar cnnstnictinii, Lincoln Pierson and Paul M. Pierson, are President and Secretary-Treasurer. Henry S. De Forest Sales Manatrer. The identilication of these men with this Company assurt's the public that the t,'rcat reputation of the U bar Construction will lie fully maintained. The patent rights are owned and solely con- trollfi] by this Cf>mpany. With tliosv anticipating the erection of a greenhouse, we will lie pleased to correspond or confer in person. To our fri'.'uti-; wu extend a most cordial \\elcomp. THE PIERSON U BAR COMPANY MctropoHtan Building Fourth Avenue and Twenty- Titird Street, MEW YORK :\b.'i[tlou tbu FLorists' Excbau^L^ wlien writing. REED & KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and |P | OD IQTft' fillPDI IPQ Galax Leaves and aianutactarers of rU\^i\IOIO OWITklBO Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Oftldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smllai. MpTtHrtn Th» FloriKtii' Blxrtaanec when wrltlnjE- IKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) THE ORIGINAL AND6ENUINE ^ NlCOMfUNKiANr WIDELY IMrTATEO BUT NEVER EJJUAUD NlfORMflroALMSEfrECIM OONT Atf-LPT INF£RIOR IMFTAnONS PRrCEeO'-PERBOX OF 12 SHE.LT5 »6 1° PtRCASE OF TWEUrt BOX£S. fNICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. lOVIS. M Me n t ion the Florists' Exchange when writing. i PlPfi WASHINGTON, D. C— The bowlers met on Tljursday evening. February 15. and rolled the following scores, in a game with the Saengerbund: FLORISTS. 12 3 Crosby 100 189 206 Barry 137 l.-)4 14H ♦ Weiser 1.56 155 14S Ernest 197 144 158 Campbell 168 192 204 ■J^Cook rolled third game. SAENGERBUND. 12 3 .\llisou 201 2,S5 200 Burdine 160 219 199 Eek.stein 169 190 193 Crist 2.56 192 246 Miller 182 204 212 BOSTON, MASS.— The annual banquet of the Seed Trade howling league was held on the niRht of February 12. at the Lang- luim and about 50 members and guests were present. President Harry E. Jenner pre- sided and acted as toastmaster. introduc- ing the following speakers: John Guer- ineau, William E. Cahill. Christian En- holm, Ed. Crowley and Herbert Capers. The following soloists contributed the eve- ning's entertainment: Joseph Free, J. R. Brickley, William Davis and Stanley Per- ry. In addition to the awarding of the prizes, Wellington Binns of the .Carruth alleys was presented with a handsome Royal Arcanum charm by the members of the" league. The charm was inscribed "To Happy Billv Binns." N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1314 Madison Square Stands at Cat Flower Exchange Ooogan BIdg., W. 2eth Street & 34th Street Out Flower Market. Sfeoialtibb: Galax Leaves, FeruB and Lenco- thoe Sprays, H0II7, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3, SO A.T DELAMAREPT6.&PUB.C0.LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York Hardy cut ferna, fancy 0 dagg er. first quality, every thin K !:;uaranteed, $1.0(iij<:' 1000. Bouquet green. $4.0 per 100 lbs. I.,aurrl roping hand made, well put to aether. $4.00 per 100 yds, Hphagnum moss, fine quality, 60c. per bbl. Maple and elm trees to adorn the hou.ses of American citi- zens for Spring planting. All orders by mall, dis- patch, or long distance telephone. THOMAS COLLINS, HINSDALE, MASS >fi?ntiou the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. T'usE VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold; also rooted runners from flarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRiTZEN, ^«°l Rhinebeck, N. Y. Men! lull (he riorlsts' Exchange when writing. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANlTKAiTDRED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone. 2921-6243 Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. February 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 251 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS oncnios at all masons 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Meofion the Florists' Exchange when wrltin;;. C. BONNET O. H. BLAKE BONNET St BLAKE Wholesale Flori&t& 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4688 Main. ConsignmentB solicited. Oat-of-towii orders care- fully attended to. Give ub a trial. Mi'ntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. BOININOT BROS. Wholesale Commission Dealers in CUT rLOWER» 55-57 West 26th St. (B*'„°i1Sr°.). New York Telephone Oall, 830 Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4A WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, s>7o-397i Madison Square GnO'WE.H.S, ATTENTION t Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER aO VTest 2Qth street 'Phone, 661 Madison SQuare. NCWT YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids Kstablisheil 1889 Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wriUiiK. ALEX. J. GITTMAN Tlie 'Wholesale Florist ot New York 43 WEST 28tli STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison BQuare Mention the Florists' ExcbanBe when writiiii;. HICKS k CmUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in PLORISTV SUPPLIES 76-7S Court Stra*t Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Aionlion the Florists' Exchange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 Vf. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. M.'ntion the Finrists' Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougHby St., '^•""S^SrAain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 •WEST 30tK STREET NE'^V YORK CoMlgnmentfl Solicited. Telephone: 280Madi80n Sq. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JAMES McMANUS r.r^r,u^>: 50 W. 30th St., Ntw York Beauties, IVfeteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST "V X .A. ■ ■ C^ "N^ ALWAYS ON GRADE OF ^r ^X. L^ J.^ tSm. TT HAND ALWAYS ON HAND BPECIAI.TT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEIMT YORK Open every Morning at Sis o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON. Secretary Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. A.L.YQUNG&CO. WHOLESIIE FLORISTS 54 West 28tti St.. NEW YORK Telephone 3659^SIadlson Square. OonslgnmentB of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANGJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 3924 Bladison .Square Establlslied 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Conslgrmnents of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWE-R.S 55-57 West 26th Street, New York I'.-leplione r;ill: -^'.o .Mudift-jii Sl 1.60 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 i' 00 16.00 18.00 16.00 to 76.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to 8.00 to 18.00 to 16 Ul I to 10.00 to 6.0 to 12.00 to to 20.10 to ... to 8.01 to 12 60 2.00 2.00 12.60 76 1.6( to 2.0(1 to 2.0U to 2.U0 to 2.00 to fi.l'l to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6 00 to to 1.76 to 50.0U to 36 00 to 18.00 to to to to to to to 16.00 to 4.00 to 3 00 to 4.00 to 15 on to 1.(0 2.00 1.26 St. Loula Feb. la. 1906 40.00 to 60.00 2C.00 to S'l.OO 10.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 12 50 6 UO to 8.0(1 4.00 t'^ 6.00 to .. 4.00 to lu 00 to (O 10 00 3,(0 3.00 3,00 3.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 6. CO i.b'o 4.00 to ... to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2 00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.10 to to to 26.00 to 50.00 26,00 to 60.00 12.50 to 16.00 to to to to to to .. to 3.O0 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 12.60 to I6.no 60 to .60 ... to .., to .. to 4.00 4.00 i.OO Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties NA/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUJ FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Kiaserine Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Can fiirnlsli at short notice. Price according to Quality of goods. Long Distance Teiepiione 6267 and eaa Men ion Ti e Klorlpts' Ijxpbange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. 6. POlHH 60. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Mention the FLorists' Exchange wben writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the FLorists' Exchange when writing. American 20,000 Beauty Rose Cuttings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; American Beauty, 2,'^ in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 ; also 5000 one year old Beauty Rose Bushes, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. Will wxchanKe above for Grafted Bridesmaids, Liberty and Richmond. THE WORCESTOi* CONSERVATORIES Worcestor, Mass. UULTON & HUNKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Maimfaiturera of WIRE OKSKiNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I''.f.ii.' \t>i" "-J. P O Ilov Inn Mention the FLorists" Exchange when writing- GHHS.I.SGHHEFFEBFLORBLGO. Wholesale Department ONLY COMMISSION HOUSE HERE High quality Wanted. Best market in the West. 805 Walnut St., Kansas City. Mo ,\Ii.nlinii 111.. r'L.irisls' l-:x<-li.iii;.'»' wlu-n wrilin;:. Oor Credit £ Inlormation List For .January contains 104 pages. It givp.« ratings on over 5000 persons in the trade and is the biggest thing of tie liind issued. Send US$10 now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 5G Pine Stre. t, Nfw York Cily. Mriilinii till- I'LnrisIs' l.:x<.liii ii^f wlien wfiliii^'. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Sapplies* 328 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list |>i|-f ^Kiir*n Da and prices on large orders. "^ ■ ■ • oi#ui i|9 wr a M.-mi'in the FLorists' Exehnuge wlien writing. Headqaarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Si^aeon- alde Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wliolesaie Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLORIBTB' BUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIONS 383-87 Eiilcon SI. BUFFLAO, N.Y GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Ml- t b e FLorists' Excban ge wben writi n g . Denver. J. A. Valentine arrived home from his trip East on Monday afternoon of last \veek. The Park Floral Company have a nice range of new houses quite re- cently put up by the King Construc- tion Company. This company pro- duces high grade stock of all kinds. Ben Boldt is producing some fine carnations, whicii are handled by Daniels & FLwher and Phil Scott. John G. Esler, secretary of the Florists' Hail Association, was in town last week looking after the in- terests of that organization. The Colfax avenue Floral Company report a prosperous season. Besides a large production of cut flowers, bed- ding plants are extensively grown. J. G. E. February 2i, 1906 The Flori3tg^ Exchange 253 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRONA/ERS We can and will Ml your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specallts Write, telephoae or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOUK FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ava., CHICABO Uentlon Tfae FlorlBts' Excbanire when writlnc. CIIAS.W.McKELLAe Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the' FLorlsts' Bxcbange when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CHICAGO ConstKoments Sollcltecl . Mt^ntlon the Florists' Exrhanpp wlipn writin;z- BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CniCAOO Mention the FL FLorlsts' Exchange wlien writing. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.2-8DuaneSl..N(w York Wholesale Prices of Cnt Flowers, Chicago, Feb. 22, 1906. Prices quoted are lav tlie hniidre* unless ottier^wlae noted. ROtlliS I American Beauty Extra long steins per doz.l to 36-lnch8tems ' to SU-lnch stems " to 21-lnch stems " to 20-lnch stems " to le-lnch stems " ] to 16-lDCh stems " ; to 12-lnch stems " to 8-lnch stems ... " | to Bride' Maid. lancy special 10.00 to extra 8.00 to No. 1 5.00 to No. 1 1 4.00 to Golden Gate ' 5.00 to Unclejohn ' 4.00 to Liberty G.OO to Meteor 5.0o to Perle .., S.OOto Orchids— Oattleyas. per doz. 40.00 to Smilax lO.Oo to Lily of the valley 2.00 to 5.00 4.00 3.110 a 5o 2.00 1.50 l.OO .76 15 00 10.00 6.00 5. GO 10.00 15.00 16.00 10.00 8.0IP 50.00 15.00 3.00 CARKiATIOMS nferior grades all colors 2.00 to 1 White 2.50 to 8TANDAED 1 Pink , 2.50tO VABIETIE8 I Red 2.50 to J lellow & Tar 2.00 to •FANCY I White I «.OOto .iTho high I Pluk i 3.00 to est grades [Red 3.00 to of sta'd var J Yellow & var Novelties adiantum A.SPABAODS, Plum.& Ten Bprengerl, bunches. Oallas Lilies, HarrlsU Longlflorum MiaNONETTE,ordlDary fancy VIOLETS, ordinary fancy 3.00 to . to .75 to .36 to .35 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 12.60 to 2.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 1.00 to 8.00 3.U0 3.0(1 2.50 3.0U 4.110 4.00 4.00 5.00 i.bb .50 .5'> 12.00 15.00 16.00 3.00 8.00 .75 1.25 THE AMERICAN CARNATION Prtc* 13.80 A. T. DE LA MARE PT6 & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street, New York. GREEN FLUID For celoring White Carnations tor St. Patrick's Day. Sample FBEE, with full instructions. Price $1.00 per Bottl'^ Write tor Sample Guide. H. D. EDWARDS & CO., i'i...iis|j.' i:\(iu Newport. Kv. • wln?n writing. 0»dlG BROTHERd .. "•■•»'"■•'•<■> ARTIFICIAL LEAVES mi Sl/les in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Uuslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. wa-j ni^.t RPAadWail NFW VOCH Sample, FurnLKedtothe Jobbing Traae only, *»' ""I Pi OdUWai|, lltW IWKH R Mention Tbe Florists' Excbaofre when writing. FANCY- FBRNS Per 1000, $1.50. Per 5000, $6.25. QALAX, per lOOO, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7SC per lot o, $7 SO MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCH/.NGE WILLIAM DILCER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. IfvntloB Th* rioriata' Bx^biic* wben wrttlns. (STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold lo New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia, 8.8. Pennock; Providence, Rennle.^: Pino; Buffalo, Wm. F. KaetlnE; Cleveland, Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ; Scranton. Scranton Florist Supply Co. ; Htteburg, Pittuburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Cincinnati, C. E. Critcbell; Baltimore, Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton, Ont.. Dale Estate. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange wben writing. Kav's Florist Hose .Sent on 00 ilayH trial, if not satisfar- tory, return and we will \)ay charges both wa^'s. Wm. H. Kay Co , 224 Fulton Street, New York. Mi'iitii.n the Florists' Exfhan^e whpn writing. VERBENA KING Largest Verbena grower In the world 4U ot the very best se lect named varieties 6oc. per lOU, $6.00 per IHOO; 75010 Altenan- iheras, September struck, btgand str* Dg 6oc. per li'U. $5 OD per 10 '0; Brlllantleelma, a beauty, 76c. per HO, 8G.00 per iOOO. We prep ay express charges on all rooted cuttings. Satisfaction ind sale arrival guar- anteed In every re- spect. Special price im large lots. Send for Ii3t of other rooted cu tings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Centre, Kan. M''ntiuii tlif Fl.'irists' Exchiinge wlinn writing. JOHN RREITMEYERS SONS COR. MIAMI [AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. ML'iitinii the Flv-irists' Exchange when writing. WlfclUK 6K0S. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOVkTERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CtllCAGO Mi-ntion the Fl^rt^rlsts" Exchaupre when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice BtooK, fnll weight, 60-lb. cftBe, t7.00; 25-lb case, t3.76. GALAX— Brllllantbronze or green, selected, Sl.OO per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LEUCOTHOS SPRATS— Oreen or bronze, 90o. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagniiui Mohs— Large bale, SI. 76; br freight, $2.00. Green Sheet MoHB—Ferbbl. sack. $2.60. All KInda ol FloTtste' Supplies. L. J. Kreshover, ^^^^TXilZ: New Yirk Mention the FLorlsts' Bschange when writing. NEW CROP GALAX Ureen and Bronze $ I .00 per IOOO; 10,000 lots $7.50 Hardv Cut FERNS nTncr S I .50 per IOOO. Discount on large orders. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX, $3 50 and $7.00 per case. Headquarters tor all ITLORI-iTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters ot all kinds; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, slieaves of Wlieat, Elbbons, Boies, fold- ing and blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON &CO.,«tM.r™rp'b°„ne,M:ln"k"!f." MeotloD the FlorlatB' Bzcbaoxe wbeo wriUoff. No. 10,000 lots DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS, $1,25 per IOOO li^7ro\ Brilliant Bronze or Sreen 6ALAX, 75g per IOOO. Soutliern Smilax, 50-lb, case, $5.50. Wu can supply yon with fresh made L,AUREI. FESTOOMIPiO all winter, and gathered daily fresh from Ih woods, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Sample lot o^ application. BRANCH LArKEL. 35c pe^ large bundle. Fine line of Trees for decorating pnrpope.i. Try the beautiful Pjne. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CO.. - - MILLINCTON, MASS. FERN 254 The Florists' Exchange STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to liandle. Price per crate 1500 2 m pots 11 crate .^.M8 IG(«I2M " fi.25 15W2H " " 6.00 lOOS 600 800 3H " S.80 5004 " 4.50 820 5 4.&1 lao S.I6 Price per cratt- 120 7 ill. pots in crates,^*-"' COS *' " S.U) HAND MADE 4y 9 ill. pots in crate, $3 CO •4 Ml s.eo 4.80 4 80 4.50 Send for price Met 24 11 24 12 1-2 14 C 16 Seed pans, Bame price as pots. ot Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Auffust Kolker X Son8.Agts.,81 Barclay St-.N.Y.CIty \ffntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Go. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ot Flower Pots is larsfer tban any concern in t&e World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Ofnea and Faotory, ;I3 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warahousas; JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY. N. V. rHI Horticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Pur|>osc for Private and Commercial Use. We aleo manufacture and furnlBh Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, W^hlte Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tinges, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Could Not Do without F. E. I always find your medium such a valuable source of information that I could not be without it. Penna. HOWARD M. SHILLING. or all Kinds for Florists' Use Boxed — Stones— Galvanized for Tying and Stringing Beds. Rose and Lily Stakes, Carnation Supports, etc. Special Catalogue. SPENCER WIRE CO., Worcester. Mass. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Syracuse RED POTS 'Time fleeteth Away Without Delay." If you have not ordered Syracuse Red Pots .l.i so m.iv : to-(]ay S p r i n K will soon come; be prepared. Send for 1906 eatal- ot'ue and price list. I Syracuse Pottery Co. SyracL.e, N. T. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOHNSTON HBATIINO CO, GREENHOUSE HEATING 1133 BB.OAOVVA.Y, Cor. 26tH STREET, NEMT YORK Mention th^ FLorists' Eschange when writing. IWEATHERED I COIVIPANY I 1859 1906 Red Gulf Cypress AS WELL AS IRON FRAME Green House Material Oot Catalogue Tells the Tale WEATHERED COIVIPANY 48 MARION STREEJ, NEW YORK • «»>»%%«M«V»%««V««»«»«»«»«1«*«*«««V«*%»V> *«•/««»«% MODERN GREENHOUSES I now have facilities for maiiufjicturing and building the latest and most improved type of IRQN FRAME and SASH BAR greenhouses. Houses I guarantee will satisfy you both in quality and price. Advise me as to your requirements and I will send you an estimate. FRANK VAN ASSCHB, (Formerly Supt. for Weathered) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, FArTHDY ''"Ito" & "osa Ave r/ll^lUKI, Jersey City, N.;j. Mention The Flcrlsts' Exchange when wrltlns. GEO. M, GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Bend for Catalofl'ue. Garland's Gutters will beep snow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. DK9PL,AIME:S, It,!,. A sample of this gutter ia on eiliibitlon at Chicago Flower Growers* Market. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. rilE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH flHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc Burc roB OISCCLIBS DILLER, CASKEY & CO. SnccesBors to JENNINGS BiMML 8. Wo CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA. UentloD Tbe FlorlstB* Bxcbange when wrltliig. EOREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Set the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON 6REENH0USE MFQ. CO., Bioomsbur^ Pa. IfentloB Th« florlsti* Bxcbange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GRfENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. "WEBER (SL CO. 10 Dc&brosses St., New York Mention The Florists' Eixchange when writing. For Greenhouses. Oraperles, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our flgures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW yORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A STIC A FOrSST/i—v- lifecnHouseqlazin^ USE IT MOW, F.O. PIERCE CO. 170 Fulton St., New YORK' Mention TIii? Flor]stB' Escbango when writing;. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets oar Catalogs GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE W' PLANTS. USED fOR fUMIG&TION ORSPRAYING.iraOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS lOBACCO IN Wi PINl NIKOTEOt NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the I'^Iorists' Bxcliango when wrllins. February 24. 1906 The Florists' Exchange 255 We Design Houses; To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of tiulf Cypress in their construction. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, forhis special purpose, and location, If you contemplate building, write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE BOT=BEDSASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings,Etc , Etc. LocK]bANi> Lumber Ca c LOCKjbANDA UeaHoB th« riorlata' Bxeftaase wb«B writlac- ft*J Greenhouse Material When you contemplate building we will appreciate an oppor- tunity to discuss greenhouse construction. It will cost you nothing — only a little time. If we cannot interest you or prove beyond a doubt that our material is perfect, that it is strictly up-to-date and that our prices are very reasonable — we lose your order. At all events don't fail to write for information about our material before purchasing. John CMoninger Co. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET MontioQ the Florists' Blschangewhen writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO 1^ Boilers made of the best of material, shell firebox (UeetB and heads of steel, water space all around front, sides and back). Write for information. Mrntion Ihc Fl..risls' Exchtinge whfn wrltlns- READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever Bred, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Carmon." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. G. SooLLAY, Mgr. F:stabllshed 43 Years Mention the Florists' Kxehango when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Holler liearlng. Belf-oilliiK de- vl'-e automatic Htop, Bolid link clialii make the IMPROVED CHALLKNdE the most perfect apparatus iii the market. Write for catalogae and prlcet beforf placing your orders elB©- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention tlie FlorJsta' Exchange when writing. CYPRESS Greenhouse Material GREENHOUSE GLASS BOILERS PIPE FITTINGS We Furnish Everything For Greenhouse Building C lATARC X. ^niU^ '365-79 Flushing Avenue 3. JALUDJ a jUIIJ, BrooKlyn, New YorK. .:n .■l..fl 1 ni ,':,';( l| r It^^^^^^ 1 \ 1 " 1 , IIP'I 1 I'l iik'liiJ' 'ii ' iBtn"! ^1B« ■^■^ 1 l'v:"l 1 '■ jiiiifl II llii! .:!i J ''m ' iiS. 'II 1 '1 ~ ■1 1 11 BieeQliODselQtti JL Hot Beil Sasi of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^IB^V OCR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Write for Catalogue and Estimate, when flgnrlng on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 'Absolutely Safe and ReUabh' Aak your irienda. /' other builders of TANKS and TOWERS are mere aeBemblers. Every part of our plants is built in our own works. Hence the exoellenoe in every detail of the CALDWCLLOUTPITS^ Our catalogue tells the rest. THE W.E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville. Ky. Sun DRitD Cypress IS THE. BE.ST VEfiTIL^TI/iQ /)f>PSR/iTU5, . F ITT IMG S Hot-Be-D SfiSH- Mention the Florists' Kx^-bnnpp wlien writipg <^^*^^*^^^^^*i******^^**^^f|^^ TILE DRfllNED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE BOyNDXfe EarlleBt and easiest worked CarrifB utf surplus water: atlmits air to the boU. j Id- prpe''&Va?d F^e Brtck, c" m^; Top^y?;n,;Lu8t,c .'.me Walk TUe eu=. Write tor wliat you want and prices. juun n. JICEHUD, to Tbiril ii»., llbuij, H.Y. Holds Class Firmly See the Point X PEERLESS Olazinff Points are tbeb«it. No rights or lefti. Boi of 1.000 potBti 75ots. poilpftld. BENBY A. DREEK, 71* Chwtnnl B«.,Pbtl.., P». ^^^j^ #3 1..^ 256 The Plorists' Exchange February 24, 1906 sr' Mention the FLorists' Exchange wben writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS 8PRENQERII, Vii In. poto, fl.&O per doz.. 910.00 a 100; strong, 31n. potB.TSo. perdoz.. $6.00 per loO; 2 (n pots, $2.00 per 100. ASrAKAUOS COMORENSIS, 3 in. pots. 76c per doz.; 96.(0 per 100. ASf AKA»U!« FLUIVIUislI^j.SlnpotB, 7£c per doz., sa.ooper 100. ACALVPBA, 2lD. pots. fiOoper doz., 13.00 per 100. ABlITlt,ONSAVlTZlI,31n.potB.76c. perdoz.. >6.ooper 100; 2 in I'ots. tOc. perdoi.,S3.00per100, CLEMATIS PANIi;ULATA,4 In. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots. 7oc, per doz., $0.00 tier 100. CLEMATIsI, large fid. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. DAl&Y, Queen Alexandra, 3 in. pots, 7Sc. per doz., $6 00 par 10«; 2M in. pots, 60a. per doz., $3.00 per lOO. DKACAENA,indiTl8a,6in. pots, 92.00 per doz. EUOMYMUS, golden variegated. 2^ in. pots, 60c perdoz., 93.00 per 100, EUONVMl'S, radicans, var., 2^ in pots, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. FUUHMlAa, « vaTietles, 2in.pots, eoc. per doz., 93.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and white, m In. pots, 60c. per doz., $3 00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in; pots, 60c doz., $3.00 per 100. MOONVINES, bine and white, 2!^in. pols,60c doz,. 93.00 per 100. MEsBMBKYANTHEMUMS, coidif. var., 2 in. pot8, 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. PRIJIULA UBCONICA, 2»« In. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per lOO; i in. potri in bloom, $1.00 per doz. SHASTA DAISIES, 2M In. pots. 60c per doz. $3.00 per lOfl: seedlings from flats. $1.00 per 100. SWAINSONAalbs, 2inpot8,60c. per doz:, 93 00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS, CULEU8 VERSHAFEBLTII, and fancy varieties. 76c per luo from soil; from sand, 60c Per"">- „ . „ Heliotropes. Fuchsias. 4 var. Feverfew, Ou- pheas, acarletSage. At^eratums. Verbenas, Alter- nantlieras, 3 var.. Swalnsona alba, Abutilon 8av- itzii, any of these well rooted cuttinKS 75c per 100. CdOBI E 11th & Key Streets, • tlOttt, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over six miles in use and highly recommended : the only drip proof gutter in the market. The standard R«tarii Steam Trap has no equal tot eimplicity or its workingB. Catalogue free. L UIPPARD, YoangstowiL 4 THE TRUSSED HOUSE and What We Have Done About It Wc are always on the lookout lor anything that will make a lighter greenhouse, provided It does not run up the expense unreasonably to you. We have had a good maay headaches over this trussing in greeahouses — we were determined to overcome the many objectionable features and weak points of other trussed houses, before we even as much as intimated to you what we were doing. It's ready for you now — not an e.'tperinieiit, but a tlioroughly pi-actical house " stripped for the running.'' BURNHAM-HITCHINGS-PIERSON CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manulacturers 819 tIemo"n?'ISilding 1133 Broadway, c«r. 26«. s., N.Y. Mention the FLorists" ExehaiiRe when writing. We show you this particular house— (the first one we ever erected) just because it shows up the trussing and gutter to such advantage. Next weelc more about this house. SEND FOR CATALOGUE M-C. DOES IT PAY WALTER THOMPSON, t-> g.vo Uiat oidHf f -r hdutli g ap, at a us without geitli^g my figures. AlllnquirleB will receive prompt attention. sTiriouirvard, Jersey City, N. J. lil«nttoii Tb«» norlBtfl' ExchaDge when writing, onumentsof Success 200,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS HEATED IN 1905 PRETTY FAIR, Not connected with any combination or trust. Meution the FLorists' Exchange _ when writing. \ A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal DcSJgnS IMPORTrR AND DtALIR IN rLORISTS' StPPLIC» FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '"'^'.rsAt^.r NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th St \ WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Mention Tw-" 'NtrlntK' KxrbmiK* whpu wrtilnB NICOTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver. Proof of tills on Kequest THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., (p. R Palethorpe Co., 8ucc6eB< ra) I csi-ji^N/'ii I e:, v<^^<. teentioB Hie riorlatB' Bxcbaovs when wrltloc. Read the following from J. D. Cockcrott, Northport, Long Island, N. Y. Mr. Wm. Ltttton, Dear Sir: I wish to express ini/ entire satisfac- tfon of the heatimj plant that you installed in my three new carmitioii houses, 33x175: tve hove not the slightest difficulty in maintaining the temperature, and lam tvell pleased with the boilei-. Some Private Work. Mr. Win. B. Ltitfnn. Dear Sir: Ini,> ir,-ll I'lensriJ irith the heatiim of our neir fill III hoiisr: ii-ur in>rk has been done i n a satisfnrtorii iiiid in-rk-inaiilike manner, fnte ti> flir letter of ii^ur n-nfrnet . iphich means first-class trnr/, . IV.)' run Inirr the lilirrty to use my name, and am refer •nnnnir !•• me. n ml I stiall giveyouthecreAxt t hiit you iirejusthieiilitledto. Yours respectfully. John Shore, Sitpt. Will. H. Macy, Esq.. Harrison, iV. 1' Original copies of the above letters with numerous others on file at my. office. Will furnish you complete or separate estimates on your heating and building WWI. H. LUTTON, ^^^^^k^EVcfxTN-T^"' - Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange whi-n writing. BASKETS FOR EASTER We have a larger assortment than ever. Many new designs. Easter novelties. Try a sample order. Pompeian Tone Ware Vases, in many sizes and shapes. They add to the decoration of yoor store and are quick sellers. Bohemian Glass Vases. New china jardinieres for 3 inch plants. Cycas Leaves and Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia UentlOD tbe Florlsta* Bxcbanse when wrttloff. gire nre ^a latraight alioot and aim to groio Unto a'^vifforoiis plont *3 £) A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. 9 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MARCH 3, 1906 One Dollar Per Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations is to see tliem growing. Tliere is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I ^VINSOR. This 18 sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which is a clear silvery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson— and much more beautiful than either. In fact, it Is Just the shade tbat we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower It has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. ¥trHITE ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which is at once the most popular and most profltable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress Is Identical in every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will flnd it In White Enchantress. HELEN M. GOULD. This Is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all. the general effect being a beautliul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have flne stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Varlepated I^awBOD, White Lawson, Red Lawson, £iicliantres8, Mrs. M. A. PatteD, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and Is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the best In the variegated class. Come and Inspect our stock of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Dndson, N.Y. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS IN MASSACHUSETTS OF Grafted Rose Plants TO GET THE BEST IN GOOD SEASON ORDER NOV FIRST-CLASS STOCK ONLY Kaiserin, Carnot, Bride and Bridesmaid Wellesley, Killarney, Richmond and Liberty Own Root Stock Kaiserin, Carnot, Bride, Maid, and Liberty, Wellesley, Killarney, Richmond, and American Beauty W. H. ElliOll, Brighton, Mass. Summer Flowering Bulbs TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Doz. 100 1000 Single mixed SO 25 $2,00 $18.50 Separate colors 35 2.50 22.50 Double separate colors .55 4.00 38.00 Double mixed 50 3.75 35.00 QLOXIMA. Doz. 100 Best mixed $0.45 $3.00 Separate colors 50 3.25 Duz. 100 1000 Lilium Auralum. 7-9 $0.7.5 $.5.00 $45.00 9-11 1.20 8..50 7,5.00 Album, 7-9 1.00 7.00 6.5.00 Rubrum, 7-9 85 6.00 .5.5.00 911 1.20 8.,50 80.00 Gladiolus Augusta .50 3.00 26.00 May 20 1.50 12.00 White Lady 2.50 Princeps 1..50 12.00 America 2.00 1.5.00 White and Light Mixed 30 1.75 1.5.00 All Colors .35 1.00 6..50 Extra Fine Mixed ..50 1.25 10.00 CALADIUM. Doz. 100 1000 Esculentum, 5-7 30c $1.50 $12.50 7-9 50c 3.00 25.00 9-11 75c 5.00 45.00 Fancy leaved, named. .$1.50 10.00 mixed... 1.25 8.00 PABOMAS DOUBLE, 3 to 5 Eyes. Doz. 100 Red .$1..50 $12.00 White 1.50 12.00 Pink 1.25 10.00 Case Lots 200 viz: 67 each above $20.00 per case. ISMENE CALATHINA. Summer Flowering While Amaryllis. Very fine cut flower. $1.00 per doz.. $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. TUBEROSES, Dwarf Pearl, hand picked, 85c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. Send for our book for florists; It will save you money. PLANTS SUPPLIES \(augliani)Ge6tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTON Robert Craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in tOO Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at all the Shows. Craig Wins on the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins on the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Money Producer. Craig Wins as a Grower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AnD FAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and FILLING ALL ORDERS on TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now— we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 6.00 for »0 12.00 for 100 $25.00 for 250 50.00 for 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company 5 '/„ discoani for casli wltn oNer QUEEN5, N. Y. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 265 258 The Plorist-s' Exchange BlieaoDette, Allen's Dellance Pansy, blended with the very beet strains surpassed ... Petunia, striped and bloto'ied Phlox Drummondii, Star 0( Qaedllnburg Salvia Bontire, dwarf oompacta St€>ck«, Cut and Come Again (Princess Alice) Sweet Peas, finest mlzed Verbena, Elliott's New Mammoth Do Not Let This Weather Scare You Plant Now For Good Results. Centaurea Gymnocarpa Tr. pfct. Carnation Marguerite. DwI.Mls. •• Ageratum Mexicana Imperial Dwf. blue " Ageratum Mexicana Imperial Bwr. while " Alyssum Little Gem " Asters, Queen ol the Market, while, flesh, blue, dark blue, crimson •• Begonia Vernon, dark leaf ... " BelliB Perenois, Die. Mix " Lobelia Crystal Palace true... •* Mignonette, Elliott's Mammoth. " of Europe and America, color un- 16c 26c oz. 36c •• 1.00 10c " 26c 10c lOo •• 26C " 2l)C lec •• 60c 25c J6C 26c lEC 1.00 16c 26c 26c 26c .20c. lb. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, City Uentlon The Florists' Blxchapge when writing. ESTABLISHED I802 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS $5.00 per 1000 Seeds. Beduced price on large quantities. Our Wholesale price list tor Florists and Market Gardeners Is now ready tor mailing and win be sent tree on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS J. M. THORBURN & CO. (Late of 15 John Street) 36 Courtlandt Street, New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTERS Vick's Violet King Vick's Branching Vick's Daybreak Vick's Mikado Queen of the Earlies Write for our Aster circular. It gives full descriptions and prices. Pamplilet "How to Grow Asters Suc- cessfully " free with every order. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS— German grown in colors or mixed. Victoria Tr.pbt ,25c; i4Oz.,60c;oz..$1.75 Victoria, Giant> Tr. pkt. 30c; }i oz.,70c; oz., S2.50 Giant Comet. Tr. pkt. 16c ; >4 oz. , 26c ; oz. 76c ; Ostrich Feather, Tr. pkt. 15c; >4 oz.. 30c; oz. $1.00 Queen of the Market. Tr. pkt. 10c; '-i oz. 15c; ..7,.. 40c; ALYSSUM, white Carpet. Tr- pkt. 10c; oz.. 30c; AGERATUM, Blue Star. Tr. pkt. 2Co. BEGONIA: Erfordia. -Dwarf Vernon, Vulcan. Zulu King, each Tr. pkt. 26c; CANDYTUFT, Empress, 1 lb. »2.00 ; Tr. pkt. 10c. ; ..z ,21'c. MOONFLOWEH, White Seeded, oz.. 3Bc; loz., *1.2-^. Black Seeded, oz. 25c ;i oz., 90c. PHLOX, Grandlflora, Tr. pkt. 10c; a oz. .20c; oz. 60c; Dwart, Tr. pkt. aoc; V4 oz. S5c; oz. $1.26. PETUNIA: Sgl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained California Giants, each Tr. pkt. 60c; Dbl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stalned.Tr. pkt.Sl.OO SALVIA: Bonfire Tr. pkt. 25o; >.; oz., 70c; oz., $2.60. Splendens M oz.. 30c; oz.. $1.00 STOCKS: Dwarf Snowflake Tr. pkt. 26c;>ioz., $2.50. Large Flo, 10 Weeks, Tr. pkt. 26c; y^ oz., 70c. VERBENA, MAMMOTH in colors or mixed a Ki'i 2f>c ' c^z 75c ' BONORA: The New Plant Food, 1 lb. 50c ; by mall 660, 5 lb. per express, $2.60. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany. Pa. Mention The FloriFiR' T^xrhangp when writing. FILL, ITP ORDERS. We have millions of bags in stock and can fill any order immediately upon receipt. He[DllOII,lli!ite[&IVil!jl!0. RICHMOND, VA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. Th»fs the kind w« m«ke — h»Te been since '73. JAo. M, DnTANI, Engraving ind Printing 706 Chestnul Street. PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Write forour'Catalogue of Stock Engravings- Uentloo the Florists* Elxchange when writing. AHer 50 Vears we still keep up ' the old habit of giving ' special directions, when asked, in addition to those for' raising each variety of vegetable and flower contained in our ^ catalogue — sent free. J. J. H. GREOORT h eon, Blftrblehfftd, Slais. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrillng. TIME IS SHORT Begonias for the Bprine Trade should be in the ground now. Order now before It Is to late. Single, Ave separate colors, S3.00 per 100; mixed $2.7&. Double, five separate colors. $4.00 per 100; mixed $3. 7&. HUBERT &C0. ''•'-L"v"efi."n?N.Y. Uentloa the Florists' Exchange when writing. GOLD MEDAL STRAIN BEGONIAS Tuberous Rooted doz. 100 1000 Single White $0.35 $2.50 $22.50 •• Yellow 36 2.50 22.50 " Nanlieen 35 2.50 22.50 " Pink 35 2.50 22..'i0 " Rose 35 2.50 22.50 " Red 35 2.50 22.50 " Dark Red 35 2.50 22.50 " Salmon 35 2.50 22.50 " Orange 35 2.50 22.50 •' Mixed 30 2.50 22.50 doz, 100 1000 Double White 65 5.00 45.00 " Yellow 65 5.00 45.00 " Orange 65 5.00 45.00 " Rose 65 5.00 45.00 " Dark Rose 65 5.00 45.00 " Dark Red 65 5.00 45.00 '■ Red 65 5.00 45.00 " Salmon 65 5 00 45.00 '■ Mixed 50 4.00 36.00 For liat of Seeds and other Bulbs, see previous issue. Also wholesale catalog;ue mailed on request. STUMPP & WALTER CO.. 50 Barclay Street. N. Y. Uentlon The PlorlBta* Bxchange when writing. SEED GROWERS LEONARD 5EED CO. cniCAOO Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. Write for Prices. FLOWER SEEDS U*nt1.,n 7^. Finri.t.' Rxrhence wh^n vrlttnr. in Bulk and Pacliages LAWN GRA55 SEED Dickinson's, Evergreen and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, including all shades, SIO.OO pe 1000. GLADIOLI, choice mi.xed. No. I, $4.00 per lOOO; 10.000 SW.OO; No 2, $2.00 per 1000. 10.000 Sl,t.00 OROFF'S HYBRID'S, a fine strain. No. 1. SS.Wi: No. 2, $.=>.00: No. 3. S2.00 per 1000. CHILDSII, No, 1, $10.00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, ilarli. rich maroon, large open fliincr, loni,' spikes, $9.00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, dnulilc. choice varieties, all classes. .lividv.l inc. Ik inv s.'Icction, $.3..50 per 100. SPOTTED CALLA,. No 1, $1.50 per 100; one year SI («i II. r liKl, sum p.T 1000. TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, =tronK, $5.00"per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILY, S: (10 per 1000. SINGLE TIGER LILY, S20.00 per 1000: one year frOlil l.llll.lclK, llKKI ],IT 1000 SHASTA DAISY, 'A in. pots. $3.00 per 100 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, 2i in. pots. $2.rlors 30 rix.icf luixod -25 Victoria, Si I ';i rate colors - .25 < ■hiiiic mixed 2.^ Peony Perfection, S. ■ INI rati ■ cnlors .25 rimi.c mixed 20 Mignon, I'uri' white 30 < hi lice mixed 25 Hohenzollern, the earliest of all, line, separate colors .20 ('hoice mixed 20 Comet, Separate colors .25 Choice mixed 25 Per Oz. SO.fiO 1..50 1.2.3 1 "-, 1.50 1..50 1.2.3 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.00 1..30 1.25 Apple Blossom,)) Per i lb. itroseandpink.$0.10 Countess of Radnor, lavender .10 Dorothy Eckford, white, fine 10 Emily Henderson, popular white- - .10 Extra Early Blanche Ferry, pink ilM.i white .10 Hon. F. Bouverie, beautifnl pink .10 Janet Scott, bright pink .10 Lady Grisel Hamilton, pale lavender .10 Mont Blanc, very early white; fine fnr fiTcimr ,io Mrs. Eckford, primrose .10 Navy Blue, violet blue, beautiful .10 Oriental, orange-salmon .10 Prima Donna, lovely pink 10 Lovely, soft siiell-pink, line .10 Johnson & Stokes' Florists' Mix- ture, 5 lbs. $1.00 .10 High Grade Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed, Greenhouse Grown. Special Offer for Quick Sale. Per 100 seeds, 50c; S4.00 per 1000; 5000 seeds, $18.00. rib. 0,30 See our Bulb offer in last week's Exchange. Johnson & Stokes, 217-219 Market St , Philadelphia,Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing STREE FERN STEMS JUST RECEIVED FROM AUSTRALIA Alsophila Robusta, most useful for table decoration, center pieces, ferneries; stems ;ire from 6 to 12 inches high, in perfect shape and growing condition. We offer as long as stock lasts, each, 75 cents, 12, $7.50; 100, 150.00. BULBS Begonia Tuberous Rooted. Giant Strain Single, soi'urate colors, six vnrit'tics Single, mixed Double Tuberous Bego- nias, st'jiarate colors.-... Double Tuberous Bego- nias, inixcil $0.40 .3.5 $2..50 2.2.5 20.00 4.00 3.S.00 GLOXINIAS Giant Flowering Separate colors, tino sorts Gloxinias, mixed 3.75 (15.00 3,00 is. 00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Caladium Esculentum \vitli fine center ^^hoots Monsters Fancy Leaved Caladiums, ;10.-Iloi,'.- iinlilcd sorts Fancy Leaved Caladiums, mixed ..50 .85 1.7.5 100 $2.00 3.25 6.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 1000 $1R.00 28.00 50.00 DAHLIAS strong undivided field roots— in assortment of all colors.exira fine 75 5.00 40.00 Send for Special Dahlia Catalogue CANNAS FOR PRESENT STARTING YELLOW Morning Star, .5 to i> feet $0, ROSE AND SALMON Mile. Beraf, Louise, the finest rose grown 5 to 6 f.Tl Martha Washington, > lect RED AND SCARLET .40 .40 100 52.00 S.fiO 3.00 A. Bouvier, '• tn li tret ... Chas. Henderson, 4 k-ft .35 .30 2..50 2.00 Beaute Poitevine, 'I feet Crimson Bedder, 4 fret .an .45 2.50 3.00 SCARLET AND YELLOW Mme. Crozy, ". flit 40 Souvenir d'A. Crozy, C fti:t An Florence Vaugham, 1 feet 30 3.00 3.00 2.00 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia, fi feet Austria, yellow. 5 feet Italia. :> feet - Kale Gray, Finest Orchid nnwering f^to 6 feet .35 .30 .30 .m 2..50 2.00 2,00 4.00 BRONZE FOLIAGE Egandaie, i ii-vt Shenandoah, :> feet Black Beauty, 4 to 5 feet ..50 .35 1.00 ■30 3..50 2..50 6.,50 Bronze, foliiit^e mixed 2.00 SEEDS 100 1000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Sprengeri Latania Borbonica ..50 ,1.5 .40 4.00 .75 2.,50 .Send for complete Flower Seed (_"atalot,'^ue. Address fl, fl fiERfiER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, New York >riMiti..ii 'llif Fltirists' Exchange when writing. Fine Lily of the Valley EXCELLENTA Cream of the market, endorsed by many large growers. Write for names of Arms who have used our brand. Fresh im- Have no trouble in making cuttings, and sow now the new real dwarf llgii[atuiiiini!!.liDii!iia[ Trade pkt , 26c, 10 Trade pkts., $2, CO. 0.V.ZB|l(}E|lj0D0Keil,|I.J. ported; three months cold storage. Case Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. J0I1N SCriEEPERS £. CO., 2, 4 and 6 Old »lit>, New York. Mentlnn The I'lorlsts' ExclianKe when writing. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.6 bb Balo.tl 26; 3 Bales. $3.25; 6 Bales tB.OO; f»h|f Moss, 10 Bales, t7.60. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 feet long, $16.00 per 1000; in Inch butt 10 ton 12 test long, t22.60per 1000. H.R. AKERS.CIiatBwortli, M.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange wlien writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. Jl.OO; 100 lbs. J8.00; 1000 lbs. f75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 Iba. »6.00; 1000 lbs. ((56.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MICBELL'S BULB SPECIALS Our stocks of all Bulbs l.s com- plete and in splendid condition, place your order early and we can take advantage of the weather for quick shipments. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Doz. 100 1000 Mammoth size Sl.s.'i $10,00 $95,00 Pirstsize 1.00 7,25 70,00 Second size 75 5,00 47,-50 Third size 40 3.00 27.50 GLADIOLUS White and Ught Colors ,30 1.7.'") 15,00 Scarlet and Ci-imson .. .20 l.OO 9,00 Striped and Variegated ,30 2.25 20,00 Finest Mi.xcd. all colors .15 1,00 8,00 Hardy Japanese Lilium Auratum .S to 0 sizo 75 5,00 45,00 Otnllsizc 1,00 7.50 70.00 Album, ,s to 9 size 1,00 7,.50 66,00 Album, << to 11 size. 1.60 11.00 105.00 6.00 55.00 7.00 65.00 Roseum, .H to 9 size. .. .90 Roseum, 9 to 11 size... 1.00 For complete stocks of Cannas, Dahlias, Tuberoses, and all Sum- mer flowering Bulbs, refer to our Wholesale List. Let us quote you on your wants. Write us, cata- logue mailed tree. Henry F. Michell Co. Bulb Growers and Importers 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia.Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICA As a Nation Leads the World IILHDIOLDS PIDEBIGB Leads as a SyMMEl FIOWERIIIG BULB NEW! Introduced by us this year JOHN LEWIS GHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention the Florlstii' Etxchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Orenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president: U L. May, Bt Paul, Minn., firat rice-prMldent; O. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. H). Kendel, Cleve- land. O.. secretary and treasurer. A NEW RACE OF NARCISSUS. — The Revue Horticole In its February 16 issue Illustrates and describes a new race of narcissus named "Poetaz," the result of crossing N. poeticus with N. Tazetta. Already a dozen varieties have been obtained. ELLISBURG, N. Y. — The W. A. Demson Seed Company has been in- corporated with a capital of $20,000. The directors are: W. A. Demson and B. A. Demson of Ellisburg and A. P. Demson of Adams Center. KEWANBE, MISS. — The seed houses of Simmons & Wright were recently destroyed by fire, together with a carload of corn and other goods. The loss is between $5,000 and SS.OOO. The amount of insurance carried is not known. CHICAGO. — Reports from all cen- ters in the Western district are sev- eral weeks ahead of last year. Ow- ing to the open season the retail trade and mail order business are very heavy. Among the special wholesale calls from here may be mentioned, in flowers, sweet peas, In vegetables, onions. FOR SALE $35,000 worth of Nursery Stock at PEEKSKILL f'onsistiner of specimen Norway and Sugar Maples, EvergreeriH and other choice stock KFown to perfection by a private party. Write for particulars. AT ELIZABETH we have a very large ^% ^% O P O stock of R V O C W over 500,000 in 2 inch pots and a quantity of H. P.'s 2 yrs. old at $10.00 per 100. vi.'i.noo extra heavy, two year Creeping Roses at .Sin. on p«t Kio. Crimsom Ramblers, 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. 3n,iHj() Hydrangeas, 2-3 ft., 3-4 ft. and .>(i ft. 50,000 HERBACEOUS plants, field grown and pot plants; finest col- lection in this country. Send for price list. ?,r^.(MYt Honeysuckles. See list. Privet, all sizes, from 1 to 8 ft. See list for prji'i'-. Spiraea Van Houtlel, 2-3 ft., $r>.00 per 100. 34 ft., S7.00 per 100. Walerer, strong plants at low prices. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK XXX strong and Fine, Ready tor 3-lnch pots. Irish Shamrock, $4.00 per 100. Lobelia, Emperor William, $2.00 per 100. Lantanas, yellow and pink. $2.00 per 100. Heliotropes, dark and light, $2.00 per 100. Nastortiuin, double yellow. $2.00 per 100. Pelargonlnms, fancy mis. 3 In.. $6.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS Verbena. ImproTed mammoth, the rery flneBt grown, mixed. 1000 seeds. 26c. Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds, 50c. Crclatueu Gigranteuiu. Finest Giants, mixed, 200 seeds, $1.00. H pkt., 60c. Phlox Pamlla Compacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 2&c. Alyssum Couipactam. The most dwarf and compact variety grown ; perfect little balls when grown in pots. Trade pkt. 26c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed : single and double. 500 seeds. $1.00 ; half pkt. 60c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 6000 seeds $1.00 : half pkt. &0c. Petunia. New Star ; from the finest marked flowers, extra choice. Trade pkt. 26c, Salvia *' Bonfire.** Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds. 40c. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP. ShiremanstowD, Pa. Tbe Home of Primroses Ibfentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. TAMPA, PLA. — The Crenshaw Brothers Seed Company has been In- corporated, with a Ciipita,! stock of $25,000. The company is composed of John A. Crenshaw, president; Ira A. Crenshaw, vice-president and man- ager; H. P. Inabnett, treasurer; Pranlc S. Love, secretary; and these gentle- men, with the addition of Hilton S. Hampton and J. A. Griffin, as direc- tors. NEWPORT, R. I. — The island of Rhode Island is justly famous for the superior quality of the potatoes grown there. These potatoes bring anywhere from 10c. to 26c. per bushel more than potatoes grown elsewhere, and they ertainly are worth the quarter extra. Rhode Island farmers invariably get their seed potatoes from Maine every year, so that it can be seen that It is the soil and climate that favor the pota- toes. Last weeli the seed potato shipments commenced. The Middle- town and Portsmouth farmers are buying very heavily this season. Early Rose Is a prime favorite on the island, with Beauty of Hebron a close second. That Is a mighty good eating and good looking potato seen here last year for the first time — Noroton Beauty. This is a splendid variety for market, being shapely and of very good size, uniformly, which Is a good deal for a potato that has also a very good flavor. M. 260 The Plorists' Exchange PURE SEEDS FOR CANADA. — The Canadian Parliament recently passed a pure seed bill which it is proposed to enforce. A seed commis- sioner was appointed, and various deputies in the different provinces will aid in the enforcement of the law, which requires that all bags contain- ing seeds offered for sale shall be la- beled, not only with the name of the seed desired to be sold, but also the names of the various weed seeds which accompany it, which must not exceed three one thousandths. All seeds sold as first-class must be abso- lutely free from weed seed, and more- over, ninety per cent germinable. As is always to be expected, the open- ing of the season finds marked short- ages in a few instances, although for- tunately not enough to cause much in- convenience or expense to farmers and gardeners. This year the notable Items which show less than a normal supply are onions, wax beans and certain va- rieties of peas. Prominent seed houses writing The New England Homestead within the last few days allude to the comparative shortage of string beans, this being true in the seed trade in Michigan, Wisconsin. various Ohio points and other sections in the Middle West; also In New Tork, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. The most prominent instance, how- ever, is onions, where the demand is very heavy and stocks much below a normal. One prominent seedsman writes us that in his opinion there will not be enough good seed of many varieties of onions to supply the immediate demand, while up to the middle of February, as far as his experience goes, the de- mand has been extraordinary. The scant supply of onion seed is also noted in such important onion growing sec- titins as Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In New England, onion seed, especially the Globe variety, is short and prices all along the line so far as this vege- table is concerned higher than usual. The general trend of the testimony from dealers in all sorts of garden and field seeds and seed potatoes is along the line of advising their customers to place their orders reasonably early. Dealers in seed potatoes advise buy- ers, particularly in sections where blight and rot prevailed last season, to insist on highest quality. — New England Homestead. THE GOVERNMENT AND SEED ADULTERATION. — The Boston Transcript has taken up the cause of the seedsmen in the matter of what it terms "State Seed Censorship," an action which, it says, may lead the Government into difficulties. The Transcript thinks that "by publishing the names of those whose seed has been found to contain other seeds than named on the outside of the packages the department has put cer- tain established and well-known seed dealers before the public as dishon- est, and undoubtedly the circulation of such reports will in time seriouely injure the business of such dealers. It places them in a most unfair posi- tion, because they have absolutely no redress, although they may feel that the accusation against them is unjust. "For it must always be remembered that the seedsman's stock in trade is the product of nature, and that no matter liow careful man may tr.v to be. nature disturbs the best plans that he can make. It is a particularly difficult thing to obtain in any of our markets seeds of grasses and clovers that are absolutely pure and true to name, and there should be absolute evidence against the dealer before anyone should say, or even insinuate, that the im- purity that may exist in different lots is the result of deliberate adulteration. "Considering that the Department of Agriculture, with its dissemination of seeds to country constituents of con- gressmen, has done more than any other agency in the last fifty vears to dis- seminate impure and inferior seed, this sudden severity of purism comes as sometliing of a surprise. "If the Department is to act as censor of seeds sold in the open market, it must, of course, see to it that its own seed is pure and of good quality; fre- quently in the past its seed has been neither. The public must not be given to understand that the Department can- not err; this alone will prevent its re- ports on adulterated seeds from having due weight. Adulterated seed is an evil which the seedsman with a reputa- tion to sustain may be depended on to shun as much as any one, without any prodding from the Department of Agriculture." European Notes. W^ith a drop of the thermometer to IS degrees Fahr., we began to feel that we were in for a good old-fash- ioned Winter at last, but the supply of frost and snow ran out at the end of three days and Jupiter Pluvius holds us in his clammy clutches once more. While outdoor work is thus effectually checked it is pleasant to observe that the land already culti- vated is breaking down into a per- fect seed bed when the possibilities of sowing arrive. It is the custom in England for at any rate part of the crop of the later ripened radishes to be kept in the straw until June or July of the fol- lowing year. By this means the seed appropriates all the food provided for it by the plant, and by being threshed when the atmosphere is perfectly dry it is in the best possible condition to retain its vitality. At such times the pods are also extremely brittle, and the seed is easily dressed out without being injured in the process. It has also been proved by repeated tests, that radish seed harvested in this way does not produce such coarse and leafy plants as seed threshed and sown as soon as harvested. In Prance, except in the extreme northwest, a different custom prevails, and it is customary to thresh the crops as soon as they are properly ripened. The fact that some of the crops of early forcing radishes are not yet ready to thresh bears eloquent testimony to the extraordinary nature of the harvest which has not yet closed. Such an occurrence in one of the most favored districts in "La belle France," is prob- ably without parallel. In the brief forecast of next sea- son's cultures contained in last week's notes the subject of onion was pur- posely omitted. It is now, however, quite possible to speak with assur- ance respecting it and to predict a very large surplus, unless a virulent outbreak of mildew should destroy it. In spite of the frosts the prices obtained for the bulbs get lower week by week, and as the bulbs are keep- ing badly this year owing to the damp Fall, the growers are burying them to save them. Last season many of the European houses bought largely from California the Globe and Flat Dan- vers; but if all goes well this year, we shall have a large surplus of very similar varieties to export to Califor- nia should it be required. The Tene- riffe growers report that the prospects of the Bermuda onions are also very favorable, but, as many of them know to their cost, the huge surplus, still unsold, will of necessity keep prices very low. As regards the Italian onions, the extra early kinds, having been planted before the slump, are not likely to be affected by it, but it is possible, given a good harvest time, that larger and later kinds such as Rocca, Garanus and red Tripoli may be somewhat lower in price unless a good demand should arise. EUROPEAN SEEDS. NOTES FROM HOLLAND. — We have had a very severe Winter here; snow, rain and hail, but hardly any ice yet. About Christmas some early kinds of tulips, such as Proserpine, Due van Thol, etc., stood with their tops in the reeds that covered them, and the first week of the new year found all the bulb growers very busy. They took the half of the reed cover- ing from the hyacinths. Now, about the middle of February, there is so little reed left on the hyacinths that ihey are exposed to the violence of The weather. In some gardens one can distinctly see that Baron van Thuyll (white) has suffered from night frosts. In general, we do not expect good results from an open, bad Winter. Severe frost stops the growth of the bulbs for weeks, and if such fro-sty weather comes just in time, the bulbs appear at least a month later, and there is less danger of them suffering from a frosty Spring. If March (usually the worst month in our climate) and April bring us surprising soft and mild weather, then, but only under this condition, the growers may expect a good crop this season. J. B. i*.i jIUdi -^ > 4 2, 4, & 6 OLD SLIP NEW YORK Kindly request you to look through their pretty Catalogue before buying your bulbs and plants elsewhere. It will pay you. We are growers, not jobbers. Buy from us and get the goods direct from headquarters. Send a postal and get our catalogue. Yours very truly, JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO. Mention Tlie Florists" Excbauge when writiug. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of G-roft s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. tRTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WARNAARe>CO. SAS5ENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters tor D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonias, etc. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. T.— Trade List (January to April) of Plants and Rooted Cuttings. S. G. HARRIS, Tarrytown, N. T. — Catalogue of Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Roses, etc. Illustrated. ARCHIAS SEED STORE CORPORA- TION, Sedalia, IMo. — Garden, Farm and Poultry Annual. Illustrated. DIGGS 'AND BB.4DLES, Riclimond, Va. — Illustrated Catalogue of Vegeta- ble, Flower and Farm Seeds, Supplies, etc. NEW TORK MARKET GARDEN- ERS' ASSOCIATION, New York — Wholesale Price List of Flower and Vegetable Seeds. Illustrated. THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, INC., Di-eshertuwu. Pa. — VViiolesale Trade List of Trees, Evergreens, Vines, Climbers, Hardy Herbaceous Perennials, etc. W. W. BARNARD COMPANY, Chica- go. III. — General Catalogue of Plants. Seeds, Bulbs, Supplies, etc. A useful Planting Table for the latitude of Chi- cago is supplied. Also Wholesale Price List. H. H. BERGER & COMPANY, New Tork. — Illustrated Price List of Seed.>s. Bulbs, Plants, including select lists of Novelties. Japanese plants form one of this firm's specialties, an interesting list of which ]s enumerated. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Au- gusta, Ga. — Wholesale Trade Catalogue of the Fruitland Nurseries. This well known firm has been established since 1S56. It has now 460 acres in nursery stocks. 40 acres in test grounds and trial orchards, and over one acre under glass. FREESIA Refracta Alba and Hybrids Our Prices and Quality of Stocl( Cannot Be Beaten. Also Grand Duchess Oxalis, all colors. Bermuda Buttercups, single and double. Tritonias, Ixias, Spar_ axis, Chlidanthus Pragrans, Zephy- ranthus, Candida and Rosea, Ornithogalura, Amaryllis Johnsonii and Belladonna. Our Bulbs will be ready for de- livery in June and Julv, R.ees & Compere p. O. Address, No. 227 R. D. No. I , Lons; Beach, Cal. Meotlog the Fhirlsts' Exchange when writing. Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our boolilet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. P.^CIKfC, MO. Mention the Florists' Elcbapge when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BO&HOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, auch as U. P. Kosee, Rhododt-ndrunB. Azaleas, Clematis* Bax- UB, Choice Everffreeiia, I'eonleB. etc. Mention Tlie FlorJsts' Excbange when wriilng. March :!, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 261 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. K. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president: Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; Cieorge C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. li. Tates, Rochester, N. T., treaiirer. Horticultural Notes. This is the season to prepare tor grafting outdoor trees, by seeing that the necessary cions and mater- ials are ready for quick worli. Keep in mind the ornamental varieties of cherries, peaches, crabs, apples, plums and like trees. Sometimes a fruiting tree of any of these would be the better if trans- formed into a flowering sort. The wild rose, Rosa Carolina, is exceedingly pretty when displaying its single pink flowers in late June. The bright red fruit that follows is con- sidered a great attraction. In a wild state this rose is found in quite low ground. Shrubs in pots for flowering indoors in Winter are always in demand. Spring is the time to pot them, to give them an opportunity to become well estab- lished by Fall. Yucca aloifolia has been tried outdoors in Phila- delphia often, but Winter kills every time, growing again from its roots. Among the many water plants available for fountains and ponds the native pickerel plant, Pon- tederia cordata, is greatly overlooked. Its spikes of blue flowers, borne well above the water, are very beautiful. It must have a muddy bottom to grow in, and be where the mud is moist all Winter. Those who have a half swampy or boggy place on their grounds would find a spot that cranberries would like to occupy. Such a situation used to exist near here, but city improvements took the ground the plants were on. Horse mint, or wild bergamot, is Monarda fistu- losa, the flowers of which are pale purple. Another one, Monarda punctata, is common in sandy wastes along the sea coast. It has pale yellow flowers. A third one bears scarlet flowers. It is Monarda didyma, and grows in swampy places throughout the country. Magnolia grandiflora should be grown in pots by nurserymen, as it does not transplant well from the open ground: and besides this it is in demand in pots as a decorative plant.' When so grown it flow- ers earlier than when grown in the open ground. Lilacs are easily raised from seeds, and in this way new colors are obtained. Sow the seeds in the early Spring in the open ground. The seeds can often be obtained from seedsmen, or they can be saved from one's own bushes at times. MaKlng Root Cuttings. Although the Autumn is a better time to make root cuttings than Spring it is not too late to make them to hope for fair success, and wlien the ground is open, as it is here at the present time, February 2 3, the roots could be procured, made into suitable sizes and stored away; or set out in the nursery if the ground should be in good condition. Many of the small fruits, such as the dewberry, huckleberry and raspberry, are readily increased in this way, as are many trees and shrubs. The roots of the plants mentioned and those of any trees or shrubs of about the same habit of growth should be cut into three-inch lengths, and if not time to set them outdoors, cover them up in a cool cellar, in damp sand, soil or moss, there to remain until the planting out time arrives. By making the cuttings in advance of planting them in nursery rows there is given time for the forming of a callus, and the developing of buds, hastening the appearance above ground of the growing shoots in Spring. There are many trees which grow very well from roots. Among the lot are the amelanchier, paulow- nia, cedrela, hovenia, pterostyrax, the female ailan- thus, aralia, robinia and any any other sorts that are known to grow from pieces of root. The yuccas are propagated in the same way, and many other things may be thought of. When setting out the roots, a shallow trench may be prepared and the roots spread in it. It is not worth the time it would take to set each one straight and besides this it would then need previous care in keeping the cuttings in an up- right position, not to have them upside down. Preparing Stock for Layering. Spring is now so close on us that the nurseryman will desire to clear up all kinds of work that he can, to leave a clear field for the selling and shipping of stock, which in a few weeks will demand all his attention. One thing which should be done now is to give some thought to the layering of trees and shrubs the coming season, for it is not only a good way of increasing many sorts, but often the only way, practically. What can be done now is to look out some strong, thrifty plants and cut them down almost to the ground. This is necessary in order that a num- ber of strong shoots should spring up from the ground, which are the ones required to form the best layers. It is better, too, to have two sets of plants for layering, using one set one year, the other the next. This is recommended because the bend- ing down for layering the branches has been found to weaken the parent stocks to some degree, hence it is better to have two sets, one to rest a year growing as it will, while the other is going through the layering process. There are but few trees or shrubs that will not root from layers. Some are much harder to root than others, but there is no need to despair of any kind, really. Layering should be started as soon as the new shoots have made sufficient length. Some of the fast growing sorts that make a good length of shoot can be layered twice before the sea.son is too late for them to root. If a quick-rooting sort the second layer will be well rooted as well as the first one. Many varieties of trees and .shrubs can be propa- gated easily from cuttings as well as by layers, and both ways can be put to use. There is in favor of the layer that it takes less time and care than the cutting, as when buried in the soil the layer needs no further care such as a greenhouse cutting requires. Prices of Nursery Stock. It is encouraging to nurserymen to find that their efforts to supply good stock are being well rewarded, and that a better price is now obtained for what they sell, and paid willingly, too. In the first place there is no question that the trees and shrubs they sell are better grown than in former years. It was recognized that with the increasing wealth of the country, and its great prosperity, there would arise a demand for good trees, and with the demand there would be the ability to pay a price that would cover the extra cost of preparing trees for successful trans- planting. In consequence of this there has been more transplantings than usual and more care is I^ouicera Xylosteum, Ply Honeysuckle. given to the digging and replanting and to delivery. This has now been the rule in leading nurseries for some years. The stock is therefore better, and cus- tomers have found out it is better, and they are sat- isfied now to pay the value of such trees. The trees grow; and even those of large size can be depended on to thrive when they have been trans- planted previously several times. The indications are that there will be a heavy business done this Spring. .The more Southern of the Northern nurseries are now busy, not actually shipping but getting everything ready; and the open weather has enabled a lot of preparatory work to be done. What the weather will be is problematical. As soon as the frost is out of the ground — and there is next to none in here — shipping can start, as the boxes will keep out what frost may be met with en route to destination. This is written before the close of Febtual-y, and already the lilacs seem im- patient to start into leaf; their buds are advancing. In order to keep up the price of stock to its real value, there must be a lot of fresh transplanting of home stock this Spring. Do not leave this until after sales are over, but put on extra help that your own planting may be one of the first jobs done, and not the last, as it used to be. This early plant- ing of home stock is one of the most important mat- ters of all. Plant now if the ground will permit, be- fore buds have started. Do not put all harids at digging stock to sell. The stock is for sale and must be sold, but there should be men enough available for both tasks. In this way there will be satisfac- tion to all. The wealthy men of this country nearly all have fine estates, and to many of them there comes a desire to have trees of good size at once, and these they are ready to pay for. It is for the nurserymen to supply such stock and get for it a fair return in cash; and this there seems no diffi- culty in their doing from present indications. NEW FRENCH PEAR ROOSEVELT. — M. Bal- tet has arranged with Messr.s. Bllwanger & Barry Rochester, N. Y., for the exclusive sale of this new pear in the United States. The originator's description is: "Size, very large; shape, roundish; flesh, fine, texture, juicy, melting: color, ground color yellow, clouded with salmon rose; season, October. STATE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ALL NURSERY STOCK shipped into Iowa is pro- vided by a bill which Hollembeak of Adair intro- duced in the house February 17. The bill makes it unlawful to bring into the state any trees, plants, vines, cuttings or buds unless accompanied with a certificate of inspection by the state entomologist of Iowa or another inspector approved by him. Lonicera Xylosteum. Bush honeysucJiles embrace a great number of shrubs all of which are greatly valued because of their early Spring flowers, their handsome berries and their shapely growth. They are really true - — honeysuckles, as much as are the climbing ones everyone knows and everyone admires. Years ago there were many divisions of the shrubs and vines now classed under the head of loniceras. The climbing ones were caprifoliums, the one of our notes, with some others, were Xylosteum, but all are now found under the general head of loniceras. Because of the one pictured having been under the generic name of Xylosteum is the reason its name is still fummenced with a capital letter oven though it is now but its specific designation, the rule be- ing to do this when the name has once been its generic one. Lonicera Xylosteum is com- monly called ■• fly honeysuckle," a name it is well known under by all familiar with shrubs. While its flowers are not re- markable for beauty, they are pretty; and coming in early Spring they give pleasure al- ways. They are of a cream color, flowering in pairs; and following the flowers are ber- ries, scarlet when ripe, embel- lishing the bush as much as did the flowers. The shapely growth of this shrub is the rea- son why many plant it. The illustration shows its habit of growth when allowed to grow as it will, for the specimen had no pruning at all, the whole growth being natural. The other bush honeysuckles are made up, to a great extent, with the cla.ss composed of what are called Tartarian hon- eysuckle.s. While alike in many respects, the Tartarians have more showy flowers and larger berries: and they differ, too, in having smooth leaves, while those of the fly honeysuckle are quite woolly and soft to the touch. And, too, L. Xylosteum is a native of England. It can be safely recommended as a shrub available for many situations, as a glance at our picture will show. Exochorda Grandiflora. E-xochorda grandiflora is a shrub making but little appearance when not in flower, and for this reason nurserymen say it does not attract customers at that time. But those who know of its beauty when in bloom, in May, are enraptured with it. It is, indeed, a gem at that time, its handsome sprays of large white flowers with pretty green foliage, bearing no resemblance to any other shrub. It is so easily raised from seed that it Is not worth while trying cuttings, as they do not root readily anyway. A bush or two set out for the purpose of supplying seeds would yield a great many of them, which germinate well sown in Spring. Let grow as it will, it does not make the bushy specimen a good pruning brings about. This prun- ing is best given when its flowering is over, in May. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 262 The Plorist-s' Hxohange AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES. For Varieties and Prices, see Adv. in issue of February, loth, page i66. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, n.j. Mention The FIorletB' Bxchaiige when writing. SHADE TREES EV£BGBEKNS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in fact everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trai to 3 cal. specimen trees, $136 per 100. European Lindens, 2 to 2>jcal. 10 to 12 teet, $76 per 100. .4piraea Billardii, 3>j to 4 tt. bushy, $8 per 100. Altbixain Variety, SiJ to 4,'jtt., " $8 per 100. Dentzia Gracilis, 2 year for forcing, $5 per 100. Yaoca Filamentosa, large blooming plants, $36 per 100. CARLMAN RIBSAM, TRENTON, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. xaiMOON COMPANY For I TREES, SHRUBS, VINES Your ) and SNALL FRUITS Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. > Morrlsville, I'a. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NITRSERIES Wm. WARNER Harper, Profbietub Chestnnt Hill. Plilladelphla. Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Forest Tree and Shrub Seeds and Seedlings Catalpa Speclosa, Black Locuat, Nursery grown and collected seeds and seedllDga. fOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO. Mc^lNNVILLt, TENN., R. f. D. 2 Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HollaDd iDrsery Stoct Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.1i2K' Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION ^^% S3.60 A. T. DE U MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD., 2 tO 5 DuaBC SL. NCW York Mention The Florlits' Bzcbange when writing. March .'!, I9U6 The Florists' Exchange 263 The New Pink Rose FLORISTS place your orders early. Our stock is not heavy. We have but a iniited number of them and offer for April and May delivery, at the following prices 100 lots in 2>^ inch pots - - $30.00 500 ;; 21^ '* . - 125.00 1000 " 2!^ " - - 200.00 In lots over 1000 in 2^ inch pots, 175.00 DON'T GET LEFT, This is the leading pink rose of the day. We would be delighted to show them growing. If you are in the xicinity do not fail to call on us. ^ PLANTS ARE FINE, good strong flowering wood, and it has every mark of being the best Pink yet introduced. GIVE US AN ORDER for at least a small number of them. Read what 0. C. Swanson, Minneapolis leading retail florist says about it. He has handled it and knows its full merits. Stock all sold for March delivery. Get in with the crowd and order for April and May delivery. Minneapolis. Minn. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Gentlemen: In regard to the New Rose. Kate Moulton. I have hueii a((iuainted with it from its birth, and I believe that it has come !nnn til Hve with us. as we certainly now wish it to. I have been tunniliim it in my retail store to the best trade in the rity for the last four years, aTul I havt- found this ; that side by side with Brides- maids and Mine Abi-I CtjaU'iiay, invariably as a rule, my rustonu-rs Kati' Miiultnii in preference to the other pink roses of as the color and size of the flower.s are more superli. and as to lasting after being cut, it is better than the Chatenays. I am so well pleased with this rose that I prefer to handle it rather than any pink rose now on the market. I consider this rpse a grand contribution to all lovers of the most beautiful, which is Kate Moulton. O. C. Swanson. 613 Nicollet Avenue. Minneapolis Floral Co. 1 >ul^ IN. POTS READY NOW Baby Rambler 21/3 In. $5.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. The following at $2.Superl00 *20.eo per 1000: Crlmsou Kaiii)>ler Marechal Nell Helen Gould Fapa Gontier Meteor 31ainan Cochet Soupert BHde Brabant Yellow Cochet K. M. Henrietta Bon 811ene LaFrance Kaieerln Ktolle de Lyon White Cochet Lb Detroit F. Kruger Bridesmaid Ivory Mary WaBhlngrton Van Hootii Sot. de Pierre Nottlni:, Bessie Brown Teplltz The following $3,00 per 100: Mme. Chas. Wood Gen. Jack Mrs. Jno. Lalng Magroa Charta I'aul Neyron Capt. Christy John A. Doyle, Mention The Florists* Bichange when ^^rltiTig, R.D. No. 3, Springfield, 0. Box 16. We have a small surplus of 8plra*a In excel! n condition. Japonica$4 per 100; $36 per 1000, Multiflora $4 " " $37.60" " Florlbunda $4.25 per hundred; $40.00 per thouBand. W. W. RAWSON & CO. Seedsmen MeptloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Advertising in the Florist's Ex- change brings Business every time. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10,00, Francois Level and Magna Charta. Two very flne forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1,25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. '■ ?,r Rochester, N. Y. Mention The Florlals' Eschange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES CROWN 10 ORDER. We arp now busy grafting, and can graft to order any of the following varieties, if ordered pre- vifnis to March lf>th, Richmond, Chatenay, Killarney, Enchanter, Uncle John, Rosalind Orr English, Golden Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Pri< '/s as liiw as pi issible for first class stock. Addhkss ROBERT SIMPSON CLIFTON, N. J. ROSES FIELD GROWN OWN ROOTS First Grade, $oO.OO lOOO .tiuI up. Second tirade, $40.00 to .$.50.00. We arc especially long oil Cochets, Grnss an Teplitz, Clio, >J.aek, Crim- son Rambler. Good list of other sorts .vet in stock. We ship all over U. S. and know how to pack. 200,000 YOUNC ROSE PLANTS Long list best varieties; same thing as we are now lining out in the (ioki; propagated from out- door wood. Get price list and order now and make sure of 'em. California Rose Co., Los Angeles. Cal. HEADQUARTERS FOR ROSES ON OWN ROOTS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TOM FIELD THE NEW ROSE The Finest Sport of La France To Date A strong and vigorous grower; blooms very large; color, very dark pink. Awarded Certificate of rierit, Piiiladelphia, November, 1904 READY MARCH 15 Price 3 inch pots, $20.00 per hundred. 2 inch pots, $16.00 per hundred. Stock limited. GEORBE FIELD, Wholesale Florist 3507 BRIGHTWOOD AVE. MentloQ The Florists' Exchange when writing. WASHINGTON, D. C. RICHMOND ROSE 2!i in., fl^^.OOper 100; »10O.0O per 1000. Kaiserin, A. Victoria, «4.00 per 100 ; J36.UD per 1000, Variegated I,awBoD, B. O., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $8.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Qaeen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. let March DellTery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyaok N. Y. Mention the Florists' Blxchenge when writing. BABY RAMBLER, H.. P., H. T., T.R., CI. and many other ROSE PLANTS Best BortB 2^ k i in., healthy; grown by experts, in new houses, free from all diseases. f Extra strong, own f * roots ; flne condition ; true labels; liberal oount; careful pack- ing: judicious ship- ing, now or later. <3Hfl FFni r f LORAL COMPANY^' Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. 264 The Plorists' Exchange Grafting. It is rather a late date to pen notes on this branch of rose culture, but several inquiries have come to me lately relating to this subject, there- fore I will give a few hints regard- ing it. It is assumed that the manetti stocks have been procured ere this. They should be potted at least four or five weeks u.sing 3-inch pots be- fore they are ready to be vyorked on, keeping them at a temperature of about 40 degrees. Those of about 1-S inch in diameter are the best size. The scion should never be larg- er than the stock, and made from well ripened wood, taken from healthy plants. A very sharp knife should be used, as all cuts must be made clean to insure success. Keep the scions in a damp cloth to pre- vent wilting while grafting. Make a clean slanting cut, running about % of an inch across the scion, the stock being cut the same way, as near the soil as po.ssible. Place the two to- gether and bind firmly with raffia, or other material, being careful, how- ever, not to tie them too tight. The scion and stock must make a close joint. They are then ready for the frame which should be an air tight well-shaded compartment where a temperature of SO to S5 degrees can be maintained. Cover the bot- tom of the frame with sand or ashes; on this place a layer of moss (sphag- num); and give a good soaking, be- fore the plants are put in. This will hold moisture enough to make it un- necessary to open the frame for the first few days. Should any of the plants become dry, however, they must be watered, taking care to wet the soil only; no water must lodge on the plants. When the union takes place, a lit- tle air should be admitted, an hour the first day, two or three the next, thus gradually hardening off the plants. Then treat them the same as own root stock, watching care- fully that the tying material does not cut into the plants as they grow. It is also well to use a stake to each plant, as when they are syringed later there is no danger of breaking off the scion. These stakes can be made from brush of any kind and need not be over six inches in length. The frame should be made as fol- lows, if only a few hundred plants are to be worked on, as where large quantities are required a special house should be had for the purpose; Select a part of a side bench where the necessary temperature can be maintained; have the front, back and sides about 10 inches above the plants, and cover with ordinary sash, which should be hinged at the back. The frame or case must be air tight, as a warm and moist atmosphere is essential. PENN. Rose Night at Philadelphia. The next regular meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia will be held Tuesday evening, March 6, and will be known as "rose night." All the novelties or new candidates for public favor among the queen of flowers are hoped tor and expected, among them Miss Kate Moulton and Queen Beatrice, or any other new variety of merit. Please bring same, or forward them prepaid by express, if not convenient to come with them, in care of David Rust, Horticultural Hall. Broad street above Spruce. Philadelphia. Pa. EDWIN LONSDALE, Secretary. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine. 6 Id.. $36.00; 6 In., $26.00; 4 in.. $10.00 per 100. DirRVnMI Extra fine, 6 In., $40.00; 6 In.. ricnouni $3000; lln., $16.00; 3 In.. $7.00; 2!< In., $4.00 per 100. CPnTTII '^ery strong. 2>i In., $8.00; 3 In., Olueen, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Ethel Crocker, TFm. Scott, J. H. Manley, Joost, Flora Hill, Eldorado. Portia, Mermaid. Price, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per lOlO GRAFTED ROSES ' he finest and Best Grown LIBERTY Rose pots, $16.00 per 100; 3 1-2 1e. pota, $18.00 per 100 Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kaiserin. Rose pots, $10.00 per 100; 3 1-2 In. pots. $16.00 per 100 LA FRANCE J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. I Two Year Old ROSES I 7t Four inch Pots, at $10.00 a 100 ^ Yellow Cochet AVhite Cochet Pink Cochef. K. Augusta V^ictoria Helen Goiild Sunrise Dorothy Perkins C Soupert NUntioii the FLorists' Exchange when writing. M. Van Houtte Isabella Sprunt Crimson Hermosa Cliin. Wootton Clim. K. Aug. Vict. Philadelphia Rambler Gloire de Dijon Souv. de AVoottou Pink La France Duch. de Brabant Perle Prest. Carnot Etoile de Lyon Hermosa Grussan Teplitz Clim. Geul. Jack dim. Perle The following at $8.00 a 100 31 rs. De Graw Petite Leonie Empress of China Bridesmaid R. M. Henrietta Jos. Schwartz Geo. Pernet White Rambler 3Iarquis De Vivian Seven Sisters Etoile d'Or Snow flake Pres, Cleveland Mandas Triumph Mignonette Mary Washington Jersey Beauty Prairie Queen Yellow Soupert Mine. C. Brunner Yellow Rambler Clim. Soupert I Prances Willard P. Marie Adelaide Golden Gate Clim. White Pet Moss Roses — white, Red and Pink Agripi>ina Baltimore Belle Bride Clim. Bridesmaid Papa Gontier Perle d'Or Pink Rambler Golden Rambler W. A. Richardson Universal Favorite James Sprunt C. Mermet Tenn. Belle Crimson Rambler 2 1=2 inch Roses, at $3.00 a 100, $25.00 a 1000 Yellow Cochet White Cochet. Pink Cochet Mine. Jean Dupii.v .Soiiv. de Wootton Clara Watson Clim. Wootton R. M. Henrietta Dorothy Perkins Phila. Rambler Crimson Rambler Prest. Carnot Pink La Prance Clim. Perle Moss Roses — White,! Pink and Red Gloire de Dijon Helen Gould Lady Battersea K. Aug. Victoria Hermosa Clim. Genl. Jack. Clim. Malmaison M. Niel M. Henrietta Pink and Red I M. Niel The following at $2.50 a 100, $20.00 a 1000 oiledeLyon Kruger i Papa Gontier Etoile de Lyon Virginia R. Cox Bride Princess Sagan Jos. Schwartz Christine de None M. Van Houtte Safrano James Sprunt Grass an Teplitz Kruger Bridesmaid Mme. Schwaller Marie Guillot Champion ol'theWorld Yellow Hermosa Isabella Sprunt Clim. W. A. Richardson Crimson Hermosa Media Papa Gontier C. Mermet Ivory Duch. de Brabant Golden Gate C. Soupert Bon. Silene Yellow Soupert l*i*airie Queen The following at $2.00 a 100, $17.50 a 1000 Golden Rambler l*ink Rambler Yellow Rambler White Rambler Clim. Soupert Petite Leonie Geo. Pernet Universal Favorite .Snowrtake Clim. Bridesmaid Tenn. Belle Clim. While Pet Mary Washington P. Marie Adelaide Etoile d'Or Mignonette Jersey Beauty Rainbow Baltimore Belle Presf Cleveland Seven Sisters Emp, China Mme. C, Brunner Perle d'Or Frances Willard Manda's Triumph The Queen Miscellaneous Stock 2 1=2 inch pots at $2.50 a 100, $20.00 a 1000 Asparagus Sprengeri, i In.. $10.05 per 100. Cannas, good divided roots. 20 varieties, $1.00 per 100. Cobea Scandeng, 2 In.. $2.50 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 2 In., 10 In. high, $2.50 por 100; 3 In pots, 12 to 15 In. high, $5.00 per 100; 4 In pots, 16 to 20 In. high, $10.00 per 100. Feverfew, 2 In., $2.60 per 100. Ivy Geraniums In variety. 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Nephrolepls Scottli, 2 In., S5.00 per 100. White Moon Vine, 2 In . $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, J Vlaud, La Favorite. A. Klccard. Double New Lite. Rev. Atkinson. John Doyle. Thomas Meehan, Oolden Circle, Magician, Mount of Snow, Prince Bismarck, Mme. Sallerol, Marechal McMahon. Crystal Palace, Gem Lemon Geranium, Rose, Oakleaf, Nutmeg, Peppermint and Dr. Livingston. E. H. Trego, 2 In.. $1.00 per 100. Heliotrope, i named varieties, $2.50 per 100. HimSCXJS. Peachblow, Rubra, Collerii, Gooperll, Zebrlnus, Aurantil. Rosea, Sin- ensis, MInlatus Semi Plena, »2.60 per 100, $20 per 1000. Ageratum, 3 varieties, $2.60 per 100, ?20 per lono. Salvias, 3 varle'Ies, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1000. Honeysuckles, 2varleties,$J 60 per 100,$20 per 1000. Acalyplias, Gold Fuehia, $2.60 per 100, $20 1000. Marguerites, white and yellow. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. Periwinkles, white and pink, $2.50 per 100 $20 per 1000. Double Petunias, white and blotched, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1000. English and German Ivy, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1100. Shasta Daisies and Lantanas, 3 kinds $2.50 per 100, $20 per lOOo. Fuchsias, single and double, 8 varieties $2,50 per 100, $20 per 1000. Chrysanthemuns, 60 good varieties; $6.00 per 100, $20 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, $2.60 per luo, $20 per 1000. Eranthemom Pulchellum, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1000. Alternanthera. 4 colors. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Coleus, 20 colors, $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, in varieties, $4.00 per 100. Vlnca, 2 In., $2.60 per 100, 3 In., $4. CO per 100; 4 in. ,$6. 00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 2 In.. $2.50 per 100, 3 In.. $5.00 per 100.4 in.. $10.00 7>er 100. Asparagus Sprengerli. 2 In. ,$2. 00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Boston Fern, 2 In., $3.00, per 100, $26 per 1000. Plersoni Fern, 2 In., $4.00 per 100, $26 per 1000. Carnations, 2 In., 10 good varieties named. ■ $3.00 per 10 1, $25.00 per 1000. Cissus Discolor, 2 In.. $3.00 per 100. Hardy Pinks. 3 In.. 4 good varieties named $4.00 per 100. Hardy Phlox. 3 In.. 4 good varieties named, $4.00 per 100. Rubber Plants, 4 In. 10 to 16 In. high. $3.00 per doz. NATIONAL PLANT COMPANY DAYTON, OHIO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. March 8, 1906 The Flori^t^^ Exchange 265 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akcrs H R 259 Allen J K 2S3 Allen W & Co 283 Andersen & Cbrlsten- sen 279 Andorra Nurseries. .262 Ascbmann G 267 Austin J C 277 Bader J 279 Baker J & Co 282 Barclay. F 281 Barrows H N & Son. 279 Baudisch & Hummel. 278 Bay State Nurs 262 Bayersdorfer H & Co. 288 Beach James E 274 Heaven E A 285 Becker Wllliara 273 Beckert W C 258 Berger H H & Co... 259 Bernhelmer E 284 Bernlng H G 2S4 Bertanzel 274 Black Chas 262 Bonnet & Blake 283 Bonnot Bros 283 Brenneman J D 2&4 Breltmeyer's J Sons. 285 Brown E & Co 262 Brown Peter 266 Bryant J M 258 Budlong- J A 273 Burnham-HUcblugs- Plerson Co 288 Burpee W A Co 258 Byer Bros 266 California Rose Co.. 263 Caldwell W E Co. ..287 Campbell C H 267 Chleaffo Carn Co. 274-75 Chicago Rose Co 285 Chllds J L 259 Cohanzie Carn Co... 278 Collins Thomas 2S2 Conard & Jones 262 Connell B 266 Cottage Gardens Co. 257 Cowee A 260 Cowee W J 282 Cowen's Sons N 286 Craig R & Sons 284 Crosman Bros 267 Crowl Fern Co 285 Cunningham J H....278 Out Flower Ech 2.83 Davis A B & Son... 274 Davis Bros 266 Deamud Co J R 285 Denonden H & Son.. 262 nevine Specialty Co. 2.84 nietsch A Co 277 niller Caskey & Co. 288 Dillon G'house Mfg Co 286 Piilon J L 264 Dorner & Sons Co P. 275 Do.vle J A 263 Dreer Hv A 266 Dumont & Co 284 Eaton H N 2T3 Elihinge & Van Groos 260 Edwards Folding Box Co 284 Elchholr, H 275 Etsele C 288 Elizabeth Nnrs Co.. 259 Elliott W & Sons.25S.82 Elliott W H 257 Emmans Geo M 266 Bndtz Van Ness & Or 262 Eskesen E N 279 Felthousen J E 266 Fenrich .Toseph S 282 Field Geo 263 Field & Sinclair 266 F & F Xur.serips 262 Fillow & Banks 275 Fischer R 275 Flower Growers' Mkt 285 Folnv Mfg. Co 277 Ford Bros 283 Forest Nurs 283 Fortunes A. X, 285 Proment H. E 283 Garland 6 M 286 Giblin & Co 286 Goddard S. J 274 Gregory J 258 Greenliouse Co 286 Orohe P 266 Ounther W H 283 Guttman A J 283 Outtman & Weher. .274 Hammonds P. & S. S. Works 279 Hanford R. G 279 Harris E 266 Helntze Theo. 0 2S1 Herbert & Ron 277 Herendeen Mfg. Co. .286 Herndon. Lester & Ivev Co 258 Herr A. M 278 Herr D. K 278 Herrmann A 288 Herzog Wm 267 Hews A. H. & Co. .286 Hicks & Crawbnck..2S3 Hllflnger Bros 268 Hill E. C 281 Hill E. G. Co 285 • Hippard B 288 HItcblngB & Co 286 Holton & Hunke!...284 Horan B C 283 Hubert & Co 258 Hughes G J 266 Igo« Bros 274 Jackson & Perkins.. 262 Jacobs S i^ Sons.... 287 Jennings E R 278 .Tnhnson & Stokes.. 2.59 Johnson Heating Co. 2.88 .Tones H T 262 Kasting W F 2.84 Katzenstein & Co... 262 Kav W H Co 273 Keene P A .• 262 Kessler P F 283 King Construction Co 288 Koster & Co 262 Kreshover L J 285 Ivroescliell Bros 287 Kuebler Wm H 283 Lager & Hurrell 267 Lang J 283 Larchmont Nurseries Langjahr A H 283 Lawritzen C 282 Leedle Floral Co... 263 Leon,ard Seed Co... 238 Livesey Wm 274 Lockland Lum Co. . .287 Lutton Wm H 288 Madcr P 286 Marquisee E L 278 Maxwell Mfg Co... 288 McFadden B C 281 McGorum R T 278 McKellar C W 285 McKlssIck Wm B..284 McManus J 283 Metropolitan Material Co 276 Michell H F Co 259 Mich Cut Flower Exch 285 Millang F 283 Minn Floral Co 263 Moltz A 282 Monlnger J C Co.. 287 Moon Wm H Co... 262 Moore Hentz & Nasb 283 Moore & Simon 258 Morse C C & Co... 258 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 284 National Plant Co.. 264 Natural Guano Co.. 273 Nicotine Mfg Co... 273 Nlessen Leo Co....27."> Ouwerkerk P 262 Peckham S S 266 Pennock S S 284 Peterson Nurs 262 Phlla Cut Flower Co 284 Phlla Market 2S4 Phillips H Seed Co. 262 Pierce F O Co 286 Pierson A N 266-78- 79 Pierson P R Co 257 Pierson n-B.ir Co. .287 Pittsburg Cut Fl Co 284 Pittsburg Fi Exch.. 284 Post Eros 277 Pollwofth O C Co.. 284 Pomona Nurs 267 Pure Culture Spawn Co 260 Pye E H 263 Pye R C 275 Quaker City Machine Co 2S7 Quidnick G'bouses. .274 Rawlings B 1 266 Bawson W W Co.. 263 Baynor J 1 283 Reck John 258 Reed & Keller 282 Rees & Compere. .. .260 Reich V B 276 Reld Edw 284 Relnberg G 285 Reinberg P 275 Reuter S J 264 RIbsam C 262 Rine F B 266-78 Ripperger G 273 Riverside Nurs 267 Riverview Nurs ... . 262 Robinson H M Co.. 285 Roemer Fred 258 Rossig Bros 285 Rupp J P 259 Saltford Geo 283 Scheepers & Co.. 259-60 Schmidt Co J C 278 Scollay J A 277 Scott J 279 Scott & Son Robt...263 Scranton Pi Sup Co. 285 Seaman & Co J H. .266 Seligman & Co J. . .283 Shellroad G'bouses. 258 Sheridan W F 283 Shrewsbury Nurs... 265 Simpson Robt . . . 263-73 Slinn & Thompson.. 283 Smith N & Son 27.5 Smith W C 285 Smith W & T Co. . .262 Smith & Gannet 274 Standard Gr'niouses 274 Stearns A T Lum Co 288 Storrs & Harrison Co 278 Stumpp & Walter Co 258-59 Stnppe Wm 273 Swayne Wm 275 Syracuse Pottery Co 286 Taylor B J 273 Teas E Y 258 Thompson J D Co.. 285 Thompson W 277 Thorbunn J M & Co 258 Totty C H 274 Traendly & 6chenck 283 Van AsRche F 286 Vaughan's Seed Store 257 Vidie Bros .2rr4 Vesc.v W J & M S..274 Vick's Jas Sons.... 258 VIck & Hill 263 Vincent R & Ron... 281 Ward R M & Co... 2.78 Warnaar A- Co 260 Watson T K 265 Weathered Co 287 Wbitton Chas 2(78 Weber 0 S & Co . .286 wiuterson B F Co.. 285 Weber H & Son's Oo^^^ Worcester Cons.... 284 Weeber & Don... o.^js WIetor Bros 275-85 Welch Bros 284 Voung A L & Co... 283 Wood Bros 273 Young J 283 w'«?nn^ H^: :::::;• :i?9 ''■<>"»s ti>°» 2^3 WbllldIn Pottery Co Zangen o V 259 286 Zlnimer Chas 267 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abutilon 288 .Ageratum 259 .Alyssum 258 .Ampeiopsis 266 Araucaria 267 Asparagus 281-88 Azaleas 260-78 Begonias 257-58 Bulbs 257-58-60 Caladiums 259 Cannas 264-78 Carnations . .257-&1-73- 74-75 Chrysanthemums . . 274- 75-78-81 Clematis 260-88 Coieus 266-73-88 Conifers 260 Cuphca 266 Cut Flowers .283-84-85 Cyclamen 266-73 Daffodils 259 Dahlias 259-81 Daisies 266-88 Dracaenas 266-88 Eunoymus 288 Evergreens 260 l''ern Spores 279 Perns ..264-67-79-82-85 Fuchsias 288 Galax 285 Geraniums ...266-78-81 Gladoll 258-59-60 Gloxinas 257 Heliotropes 288 Hyacinths 260 Hydrangeas 260 Ivies 266 Lilies 267 Lily ot the Valley.. 2.59 Lobelia 266 Manetti 264 Mignonette 258 Narcissus 259 Nursery Stock . . . 262-e5 Orchids 267 Palms 266-81 Pansies 258-78 Phlox 258 Peonies 257-60-66 Petunias 258-64-66 I'rimulas 288 Privet 262 Rhododendrons 260-62 Roses . .257-60-60-62-63- 76-78 Salvia 258-64 Seeds 257-38-59 Smllax 285 Spiraeas 263 Stocks 266-78-79-82 Tuberoses 267 Verbenas 264-73 Vines 266 Violets 282 MISCELLANEOUS. Artificial Leaves ...285 Boilers 286-87-88 Cut Flower Boxes.. 284 Engravings 258 Fertilizers 273 FitUngs . . ., 286-87 Florists'9 Supplies 282-87 Flower Pots & Tubs 288 Glass 286-88 Glazing Points 288 G'house Bldg ..286-87- Gutters 286 Heating 288 Insecticides 273 Lumber 287 Mushroom Spawn .259- 60-87 Paint and Paint Sup- plies 285 Pil)es. Joints, Valves 285-86-87 Ribbon 285 Sash 286-87 Tanks 287 Toothpicks. Wired.. 282 Tools and Implements 284 Vegetable Plants ..281 Ventilators ..285-86-87 Wants 276 Contents. American Carnation, The, in Eng- land 268 American Rose Society 268 Burnham, Hitchings, Pierson Co., Dissolution of 268 Carnation, The, in French Litera- ture 272 Carnations (Illus.) 271 Catalogues Received 260 Changes in Business 280 Club and Society Doings 270 Firms Who Are Building 280 Gardening in the West Indies. ... 270 Imlay, John D., Store of (Illus.).. 270 Imported Plants and Department Stores 272 Lonicera Xylosteum, (Illus.) 261 Market, Review of The 280 Nursery Department 261 Pennock, S. S., New Store of (Illus.) 272 Periodicals Received 269 Question Box 267 Readers' View, Our 269 Roses 264 Seed, Free, Strike a Blow at 26 8 Seed Trade Report 259 TRADE NOTES — Boston, Worcester, Mass 265 Chicago 278 Indianapolis, St. Louis 2 79 Baltimore, Denver, Philadelphia, Washington 282 Kansas City 285 Louisville, Toledo 27.3 New York 280 Chicago. Cromwell, Detroit, Minne- apolis, Pittsburg, Toronto 277 Week's Work, The 281 Boston News Notes. Welch Brothers are having an ex- ceiitionai sale of Adiantuni Crowean- um, for the handling of which they are the sole Boston agents. They re- port Vesper as the best selling white carnation they receive. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Mathieson left on Thursday for a trip to California and the Pacific coast. A Leuthy & Co., Roslindale, shipped a large order of palms and other foli- age plants to Cuba the past week. The Waban Rose Conservatories are cutting exceptionally fine Wellesley SCORED 100 PER CENT. The Special Spring Trade Edition of The Florists' Exchange ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS: A mighty qood advertising medium. Second to none in any |)articular. Quality not quantity its aim. Unquestionably a Business Brinqer. Alwai|S in the Lead. Reaches ihe Best Buyers in the Business. Enjoyed and looked for bi| all. Deadlieads debarred from its columns. Every advertiser on an equal footing. At>t>ears at a timelq date. Literary merit unexcelled. IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU 1 ADVERTISE IN THE SPECIAL I y SPRING TRADE EDITION OF ) THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE MARCH 24 IS THE DATE ON WHICH IT -WILL BE ISSUED SEND IN YOUR ADS. EARLY THE ELORISTS' EXCHANGE, " ?i^r NEW YORK CITY PtI he SHREWSBURY NURSERIES | EATONTOWN, N. J. | ORNAMENTAL STOCK I # Writo for wholesale trade-list. • Otter a well grown line of &letitiuii Tlie Florlttts' Rschaoge when writing. roses. Richmond is also in fine shape with them. J. W. D. Worcester, Mass. News sotes. The store of E. A. Cowee. for- merly the seed and agricultural store of F. A. Lincoln & Company, was al- mo.st destroyed by fire Saturday night, February 24. The flre started in the hay shed and spread with such rapid- ity that the clerks could not save any- thing but the books. The origin of the fire is unknown, althought the authorities after an inve.stigation claim it was accidental. Mr. Cowee is protected by insurance. Miss Caroline Birdsall, former manager of the store of the Worces- ter Conservatories, was married on Washington's Birthday (and also her own) to James S. T. Leavitt of this city. The wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Leavitt's sister in North Providence. R. I. Mrs. Leavitt is con- sidering opening a florist's store in this city. Ross Brothers, seedsmen, have fil- led an order for a ton of garden seeds for a firm in Buenos Ayres. This is the largest shipment of seeds Ross Bros, have ever sent to South Ameri- ca. The firm is showing a sort of dis- position to reciprocate in business with South American Arms. It ex- pects in a few days an order of 100 tons of nitrate of soda from Chili. The company known as The Worcester Conservatories is no more. About January 1 L. C. Midgely, mana- ger, leased the entire plant for ten years and will run it alone, retaining the old firm name. Mr. Midgely con- templates making many changes. He will, as soon as possible, replace his '«^»OLOCOLOHyNOBS[RIES"""* Crataegus Arnoldlaaa 4-6 rt. mo'™ Crataegus Crus-gaill 3-4 ft. 'ing^ Crataegus mollis %i tt n'lin Forsythia Fortunel ' 3-4 ft gm V burnum molle 2-3 ft.' lo'od V burnum opulus 12-18 in. s'oo Viburnum veDosum 12-18 In 8 00 Trade list now ready. T. B. WATSON. Plymouth, Mass. Mention The FiorlstB' E:tcliange when wri tirg. RICHMOND Strong, Healthy Rooted Cuttings $10.00 per 100, fgo.oo per 1000 0"toI 2'j in pots, $12.00 per ICO, $100.00 per C. A. WORK, MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. NOW READY. GEM FEVERFEW, nice stocky plants, 2>.'c. BONNAFFON CHRTSANTHEMUafS, rooted cuttings, tl.oo fer 100. T. C. AUSTIN e* SONS, SUFFiELD CT. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. raised benches with solid beds, build a large storage shed, and will make other minor Improvements; 2500 Richmond roses will take the place of a like number of Liberty. From his two carnation houses, February 26, he cut 2,260 carnations Mrs. Law- son, Enchantress and Prosperity. CAROLUS. 266 The Plorist-s' Exchange DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PiEONIES '"- "" «:2l""""" We bave in cold storage in prime condition a grand lot of Herbaceous Pa-onies. these are strong roots with from 3 to 5 eyes, they are pUimp and fresh and if planted early will give excellent returns. Per doz. Per 100 Andre Lauries. A fine. late, dark red $2.00 Sl/s.oo Arexandrina. Fine, lilac rose 2.00 I.VOO Alba Plena. A tine double white -^-OO lo-OO Agida. Ri«-h, i-Ir.uinE:. dark red 1-50 12.00 Ambrose Verschaffelt. Wine red. tipped white 1.50 12.00 Anemonaeflora Rubra. Rich, dark red r 1.50 12.00 Bucchi. lloii. ehaneing to white 2.00 l.'i.OO Bicolor. White, tinned rose, cream centre 1.50 12.00 Comte de Niepperg. Bright red. with darkermarkings... 2.50 20.0{.) Duke of Wellington. Fine, white, creamy centre 2..50 20.no Delacheii. Vt-iy late, rich deep crimson. 1.5(* 12. Ot* Duo de Cazes. Dark rose, salmon centre 2.W I5.fi0 Duchess de'Orleans. Rosy lake, salmon centre 2.00 15.00 Duchess de Nemours. Extra fine, rare, pure white 6.00 50.00 Edutis Superba. Fine, bright rose 1-50 12.00 Francois Ortegal. Rich, purplish crimson 1.50 12.00 Festiva Alba. A tine, large, pure white 2.00 15.00 Festiva Maxima. Finest large white, occasional red flakes 4.50 35.00 Formosa Rosea. A good, lieht pink 1-50 12.00 Humei. Rosy pink, with golden, buff centre.. 1.50 12.00 Jeanne d*Arc. Rosy pink, centre sulphur white 2.50 20. 00 Lamartine. Deep violet rose - 1.50 15.00 UEsperance. A fine, hght t5esh 1-50 12.00 Louis Van Houtte. A rich, late crimson 1.50 12.00 Per doz. Marie Lemoine. < Rosenfietd's variety.) Delicate fiesh, pjissini,' tn white 2.00 Marshall Vaillant. Purplish violet 1.50 Ne Plus Ultra. Peach, edged white __.. 1.50 Princess Mathilde. Deep violet rose 2.00 Paganini. Violet, sulphur centre.. 2.00 Poiteau. Flesh white 1.50 Queen Victoria. A fine white 2.00 Reevesii. Fine, large, light pink , 1.50 Rosea Elegans. Soft rose, with lighter centre 2.00 Per 100 Reine des Flours. Fine rose pink, salmon centre... Sydonie. Di-licate rose Whitleyii. A tine, e:irly \vhite.. Double White in mixture Double Red in mixture Double Pink in mixture All colors mixed 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.00 Officinalis i in. pots, $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MAPER. East Stroadsburg. Pa Mention The Florists' Excha-.ige when writing. seasonable ROOted Culliogs and Plants 100 1000 Achy rail thes, 3 var $ .75 Ageratuin.3 var 60 Alyssnui. dbl. 75 Chrysaiitliemuuis, standard var.. 1.50 CaruatiouB. Lawson, Fair Maid 2.00 $1S.00 Jooft.Chaliengi r. Queen Louise. , . 2.00 16.00 Coleus, Queen L Verschaffeltil 75 6.00 Asstd 60 5.00 Cuphea 75 Dahlias, roots 4.00 36.00 Dracfvna indivisa, 3incb pots 6.00 Fuchsias 1.00 Genistas, 2U In. $3.00; 4 in. 912.00. 5 in. $20.10; 6 in. »25.0Op6r ICO. German Ivy 1.00 8.00 Marguerites, 2 var. 1.00 8.00 " Queen Alexandra — 2.50 Stevia. 3 var 75 6.00 Nwainsona, 2 var 1.00 Viucas.R C 90c. ;2M In. $2.50. SAMUEL S. PECKHAM, S Soath Sixth 8t., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, Bachner, 3 Inch pots. In bud and bloom, fine stock, $4 per 100. Rooted cuttings. Buchner, double white, $10 per 1000; other varieties ready second week In March. 0A8H WITH ORDER. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. March 8, 1908 The Florists' Exchanee 267 Red Spider on Carnations. (55) Please tell mo what is the matter with the carnation sent here- with. H. H. — The carnation sent for inspection was completely covered with red spi- der, an insect that can be easily kept in check by proper attention to syring- ing. Keeping Back Crimson Rambler for Easter. (56) Kindly tell me how to keep back Crimson Rambler roses (or Eas- ter; some of the plants show the buds already. B. B. — Crimson Rambler showing buds now could not be held back for Eas- ter. The best plan would be to let them come along into flower and try to sell them to the best advantage. We would also suggest going over the plants carefully, placing those that are not yet showing bud in a cool house where they will come along as slowly as pos.sible. By so doing per- haps a part of the crop can be held back for Easter. Mixing Glazing Putty. (57) Please tell me how to mix putty for glazing so that it will hard- en well on new raftei's which have already had a paint coat. G. G. Maine. — If the putty is to bo put on with a brush, take a good grade of whit- ing and mix it with boiled linseed oil to the proper consistency for ap- plication. If it is stiff putty that is required, to be put on by hand, buy it from some of the reliable makers whose advertisements appear in the columns of this paper. Pinching Back Geraniums. (58) Do you consider it too late to nip back geraniums? Does it inter- fere with their blossoming for Easter or Spring? When is the proper time to nip back? D. H. R. New York. — It is too late to pinch back ger- aniums that are wanted to be In flow- er for Easter, but it they are intended for Spring or Memorial Day sales there would be no harm in just pinch- ing out the center of the shoots. This would keep them from getting any taller, and they would have time to break and be in flower nicely by the last of May. Where geraniums are to be cut back and the cuttings used for propaijating purpo.se.s, the opera- tion should not be done later than January, if nice sized plants are de- sired. Planting Flower Beds. (59) I have five plant beds as indi- cated on enclosed plan. There is no greenhouse on the place, only hot- beds. Please tell me what to plant to look most effective. NEW SUBSCRIBER. — There are many different ways in which the flower beds located as the plan shows could be planted, and all would be satisfactory. We would advise that bed number 1 be planted with dwarf cannas or crim- son geraniums: bed number 2. with scarlet geraniums, bordered with Col- eus Verschaffeltii; bed number 4 same as number 2: bed number 3, with heliotrope, bordered with Abutilon Savitzii; bed number 5, same as num- ber 3. Remedy for Slugs. (60) Please tell me if there is a remedy for slugs or snails. They es- pecially like chry.santhcmum cuttings, .salvias, and, in fact, all tender plants. I am very much troubled with them. I have tried salt, paris green, and, in tact, all the remedies I have heard of. New York. J. W. S. — To get rid of snails in the green- house there is no remedy so effective as Hammond's Slug Shot. Procure a supply of that material, and use it according to the directions given on the package. Transplanting Crimson Rambler Rose. (61) I have some large Crimson Rambler roses outside, about flve years old. Is It safe to move them? When is the best time? How far should they be cut back; when should this be done and will they bloom if removed this season? G. M. — It is a rather risky business to move roses after they are three or four years old, but if through un- avoidable causes their removal is necessary, we would advise that it be done just as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked; that is, when all the frost Is out and the soil is dry enough. In cutting back Crimson Rambler one should always remember that flowering shoots will come on the sides of all the long canes, and no more pruning should be done than Is absolutely necessary to have the plants nicely shaped. When pruning pursue the method of cut- ting out the weakest canes and the strongest ones only to one-third their length. If this method of pruning Is done, and care is taken that the transplanting is properly performed, there is no reason why a crop of flow- ers should not be had this season. Violets. (62) What Is the best kind of fumi- gator to use for my violet houses? I have been using tobacco dust; but it causes the blooms to smell very badly tor several days. My houses are 73 by 24 feet, six feet at sides, and 14 feet to ridge in center. How large a quantity of fumigator should be used in this size house, and how often should violets be fumigated? Should Princess of Wales violet plants be shaded at this season? Would It pro- long the blooming by shading the plants with coarse cheese-cloth? Should the leaves of Princess of Wales violet plants be removed partly so as not to take the strength of the blooms, or should the leaves all be left on the plants? Canada. AN OLD SUBSCRIBER. — In fumigating violets it has been proved of late years that hydrocyanic acid gas Is the best material to em- ploy but it is a dangerous proceeding and should not be attempted by the inexperienced. Seeing that the black fly Is so bad we would advise fumigat- ing with tobacco stems, three or four times, on alternate nights, and while this might spoil one crop of flowers it would be better to lose them and run the chance of getting a perfect crop afterward, than it would be to let the black fly go on and spoil the plants entirely for the season. For a house of the size mentioned, we would u.se about a halt bushel of tobacco stems, making two separate fires of them In each house. We would not advise shading Princess of Wales vio- lets unless the cheese-cloth could be so arranged that it could be removed at will; then when the weather hap- pened to be cloudy the shading could be taken off. and no harm would re- sult. If the shading could not be ar- ranged in that way. It would be far better to do without it for a few weeks yet. We would also say that it is not a good plan to pick off the violet leaves with the expectation of getting more flowers. It Is all right to remove any foliage that becomes di-scolored, or is decayed in any way, but otherwise we would leave the foli- age on the plants. Temperature for Rose House. (63) What is the best temperature at which to run a house of roses at this time of year — Bride, Bridesmaid and Ivory? Give day and night tem- peratures. W. E. C.Tnada. — The best temperature for rose houses containing the varieties men- tioned, is 58 degrees at night, with a rise of 10 or 12 degrees In the day time, according to the amount of sun- shine. ASPARAGUS 1,000.000 Conover*s Col. Asparagus 3 years old. 00.000 California Privet, all sizes. 0,000 Hemlock Spruce, fine apeclmens. also a general assortment ot fruit, nut. shade and ornamental trees, perennials, etc. Write for special prices and a copy of free catalogue. POMONA NURSERIES, PALMYRA, N. J. Mention The Florists* Bxcbange when vritlog. Araucaria Excelsa HAVE A SURPLUS STOCK Strictly first class, fine straight and perfect tiers only, now planted into 7 inch pots, 28, 30, 3.5 to 40 inches higli. 5, 6, and 7 tiers, 4 year old, $1.25, $1.50, SI. 75 each. Keiitia ForHteriana, i year-old, 6>^ to 6 Inch pots, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $1.76 from 30,35,40 Inches high and over. Boston Feme. 6 Inch pots, 50c. ; 5 and 5H Inch pots. 30c., 3Bc.. 40c. Pierson Ferns, 6, 6>^ and 6 Inch pots, 30c. , 35c.. 40c., 50c. Ficu9 Elastica, 6 Inch pots, SOc, 35c., 40c., SOc. and 75c. Cineraria Hyb., H. F. Mlchell's select strain. 4 Inch lOc: 5,^^ and 6 Inch pots, showing color, $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. Latanla Borbonica, 6-ln., 30c. each. Azalea Indica, for Easter forcing or earlier if desired, Deutsche Perle, double while, Simon Mardner, Verveeneana, Mad. Van derCruyesen, Niobe, and many other varieties, 60c., 75c., fl.OO, $1.26 and $1.50 each. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk Oash with order, please. AsparaguH Plomosus, large, 4 In.. 10c. each. Cineraria IlybrUla^ Best strain, 4 In. 10c. ea. Begonia >'ernon, dark red. pink and Im. proved Erfordl, 5'i In. pots, in bloom now an Easter, ?2.00 per dozen. 'White DaisieH, or Marguerites, large, 4 in. pots. 20c each. Liliam Harrisii and L. Hultlflornm Jap- anese, In fine shape, in bud for Easter, 40c per plant, 4, 5 and 6 buds to a plant. Holly Ferns, 3 In., very strong, 10c each. Spiraea Gladstone, strong 6-7 In, pots, In bud. 5Dc and 75c each. Smith's Improved pure white large Moon- vine, a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years; have 20,000 for this season, 2 K in- pots, now ready, $5 per 100. Please mention if pots are wanted. QODFREV ASCHMAINN 1012 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower and lmt>orter of Pot Plants Mention The Florlsti' Eicbapgc whep wrltlpg. JAPANESE OR MIKADO FERN BALL New importation now in and ready for ship- ment, in dormant con- dition. Paclsed and delivered to express or railroad company. Dormant Fern Balls 8 inches in diameter $2.50 a doz., $20.00 a 100 Crosman ill Bros. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Wholesale Seedsmen Mention tbe FLocists' Exchange wben writing. Tarrytowfl Fern Blegantisslma, 2% in., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; BOO at tliousand rate. Scottli, 2)4 in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 in. liigh, strong and stocky ; $25.00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. GHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. m m\i LHTIFOLIH. Th9 largest and best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Kalmlae in America, foliage perfection, Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had anywhere In the Dmted Stotes; large orders especially desried. "Write For Wiiolesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. Mention The Florists' Bschange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived In superb condition— Cattleya Trlaoae, Cattleya Qigae Sanderiana. Oncidiuiu FuBcatum, Oncidiam Kram- erlanam and Burlingtonla Fragrans. LAOER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BARGAIN DRACAEKA ir«DIVI8 A, extra large 5 and 6 Inch. 12.00 and $3.00 per doz., 3 inch, $1.00 per 100. FKRKIS. best varletlM. bushy, 3 Inch St 00 per 100. 2 Inch $2.00 per 100. Rrl- mula Obconica Orandtflora, full of buds, 6 Inch $6.00 per 100, Asparagas SprenKerll, 3 Inch f 2.0O per 100. Cash. WM. S. HERZOe, Morris Plains, N.J Mention The Florists' E!;change when writing. FERNS. 6000 Very Nice Ferns, leading floriste va- rletlee, out of 3 Inch pots at $5.00 per 100 or $10.00 per 1000. Or will exchange forothergood fl-rl8t stock which you have to offer. Also flne lot ot Primula Obconica, 6 Inch pans, best in Philadelphia Market at $26.00 per 100. Cash please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. Menlkm the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. 268 The Florists' Bxchangr^ rOUNDKD IN 1888 pApr A We/'kly Medlnm of Interchanfte for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New TorkPostOmce^^s^SeeoDd^Clas^ FubUshed EVERY SATUKDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, P.O. Box 1697. NEW YORK. Telephone 3765 John. llit.W» iwr»i». CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La SaUe^Avenne, ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used in tM; paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1,00. Foreign countries in postal union, f 2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or ReRietered Letter. The address label indicates the datewhen subscription expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half Inch, TBo.; %-lnch. $1.00: 1-inch. $1.»B. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of lOc, lie »Be.. or »Bo. par inoh on oonUnuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. .„ ^ .. .„ Copy must reach this office E p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompaniea with cash or satisfactory references. It is difficult to estimate the full measure ot good done by the school garden work during these three years, says the Washington (D. C.) Star. There is every reason to loolt forward to an especially profit- able and satisfactory season in the months to come. If advantage is taken of the excellent start gamed in these past seasons and the school authorities give full support to the efforts of the workers in this praiseworthy field, Washington should advance mat- erially this year toward its full possibilities as the garden city of the country. THE RUST JOINT in piping systems for green house heating is recommended by F. Dye, an author of books on heating subjects, where the work is of a permanent nature and the running of the pipes is of considerable length. Before the rust joint Is made yarn should be soundly calked in. Where few joints are required red and white lead putty may be used instead ot borings, but this method is not considered a cheap one. A third plan Is to use two parts dry slack lime, whitening or powdered chalk, one part litharge and two parts silver sand. This to be mixed to a putty with boiled linseed oil. — THE METAL WORKER. BULLETIN 270 of the New York Experiment Station, Geneva, N. T., just Issued, deals with the results of tests made with legume Inoculating bac- teria. The bulletin says: "Extended and careful tests in five different laboratories, using many pack- ages of the cotton, prepared at different times, kept under favorable conditions, all comparatively fresh, and used In accordance with the directions, prove that such packages are worthless for practical in- oculation. "This must not be ascribed to dishonesty on the part of the company preparing the cotton; for the Department (of Agriculture) package tested gave no better growth than the commercial packages. The trouble lies in the method itself." It Is further stated. "These experiments, with their surprising and disappointing results, do not condemn Inocula- tion. They merely show how and why many recent attempts to Inoculate legumes have failed." Our Boston contemporary's plea for the admission of "worthless varieties" at our flower shows, whether trade displays, or general exhibitions, is certainly amusing it not absurd. What sane man would dream of placing on exhibition a "worthless" vari- ety of any plant or flower even for the supposed edu- cational value it would possess in demostrating its inferiority and worthlessness. What would or could be the advantage of such a display to the exhibitor; or to the visitor, who goes to an exhibition expect- ing to see there the worthy sorts only? The best Is none too good either for a trade or any other exhibi tion, and there are some shows where pains are taken that only the best shall be presented. The wise exhibitor will keep his trash at home, or throw it on the rubbish heap where it belongs. This in- cludes new as well as old varieties. And he would be foolish, indeed, who would "seek recognition" for anything that Is "worthless." The world In general has no use for "worthless" material of any kind. whether In men, plants, or even horticultural litera- ture. . The American Rose Society. In conjunction with the Spring exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society the American Rose Society holds its annual show and meeting In Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., March 22 to 26, 1906. Probably the best exhibition ever given by this body was presented at Boston last year, and there is every prospect of that excellent record being ex- celled by the forthcoming show. The prize list Is a most liberal one, particularly with respect to the special premiums offered, which are as under: Executive Committee prize, fifty blooms of American Beauty roses, $60. Alexander Montgomery prize, -for twenty-five blooms of any American seedling rose In- troduced In or since 1901, $25. Alexander Montgomery prize, for twenty-five blooms each of Bride and Brides- maid, grown and exhibited by any grower who has ever been employed at Waban Rose Conservatories under Alexander Montgomery, $25. Lord & Burnham trophy, valued at $250, to be awarded to winner of first cash prize for fifty American Beauty roses. Must be won twice to become permanent property, E, G, Hill prizes, for fifty blooms of Richmond, $25: twenty-five blooms nf Richmond. $15: twelve blooms of Richmond, $10 W. H. Elliott prize, $50 cup for vase of fifty blooms of Llbertv. Henry Penn prize, $25 cup for twenty-five blooms of Liberty. Ellwanger & Barry prize, $25 for best new American H. P. seedling, Welch Bros,' cup, $25 for best vase of roses in exhibition. A, H, Hews & Co. cup, $25 for specimen plant (not a climber), M. H, Walsh prize, $25 for Lady Gay and Wedding Bells in pots, W, W, Edgar prize, $25 cup, for specimen Crimson Rambler, Thomas F. Galvin prize, $50 cup, for fifty blooms of Wellesley. Edward MacMulkin prize, $50 cup. for fifty blooms of American Beauty J, Newman & Sons (Corporation) nrize, $50 cup, for fifty blooms of Bridesmaid. J. K. M. L. Farquhnr prize, $25 cup, for twelve blooms of Bridesmaid grown and exhibited by a private gardener. W. E. Doyle prize silver cup for twenty-five blooms of Killarney. Julius A. Zinn prize, $25 cup, for twenty-five blooms of Bride A. P. Estabrook prize, $100 cup, for mantel and mirror decoration of roses, Houghton & Dutton prize, $50 cup. for dinner table decoration of roses. Benjamin Dorrance, $250 challenge cup, conditions to be an- nounced later. W. F. Kasting, $25 cash or cups. Benj. Hammond, keg of slug shot. Classes to be announced later. Other valuable special premiums are expected The society has been in operation .since 1899, and Its membership list, recently published, shows that there are now 41 life and 114 annual members. The majority of these are more or less associated with the trade, and while the showing is fair, for the short period during which the association has been actively at work, it is not all representative of the rose industry, nor of the amateur element en- gaged in the cultivation of the Queen of Flowers, We should like to see greater interest taken in this society and its work. If It be Intended that the organization -shall accomplish anything, it must be supported; and it will n.aturally look to those most largely benefiting from Its operations for Its great- est aid. And this support should not be sectional but general throughout the country, for no one com- mercially engaged In ro.se culture is slighted In the universal ad\'aiitage accruing from tlie greater in- terest In the flower vi^hich the society alms to create. There Is a need of tlie Rose Society, and a great field for it to operate in, so far as Its work practically is concerned, and a far more extensive and avail- able clientele from which to draw its membership than falls to the lot of any other organization of Its kind. However, except in the case ot a few en- thusiasts, too mucli half-heartedness has been shown by rosarians in their society: and too little thought given to the objects to promote which it was brought into being. Much of the work mapped out for itself by the society, has, of necessity, been left undone, largely on account of the Indifference of those most vitally concerned; a glance at its prosoectus will demon- strate the truth of this assertion. For example, the proposed Midsummer show for outdoor grown roses has practically been abandoned, lessening thereby the amateur's interest: and while the exhibi- tion feature at the annual meeting has been well maintained, owing to the herculean and commend- able efforts of a few. the Intellectual or literary nart of the program has not, we think, been up to the varied standard hoped for or capable of presen- tation. These conditions must be changed if progress is expected, and the present is none too early to In- augurate the transformntifon. the best three each of early, midseason and late kinds? (3) Do you think the bench system of culti- vation will ever be successful in England? Among the varieties enumerated Enchantress, Ethel Ward, Nelson Fisher, The Belle, Lady Bounti- ful, Mrs, M, A, Patten, Dorothy Whitney, Harlo- warden. The President, Crusader, Flamingo, Fiancee, Cardinal, Christmas Eve, Boston Market, White Lawson, Lieutenant Peary, Governor Roosevelt, Fair Maid, Mrs, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Fenn, Lillian Pond, Prosperity, Alpine Glow, America, Florlana, Morning Glory, Queen Louise, Glorlana, Lorna and Daybreak all And admirers. Pot cul- ture appears to have the preference with the Eng- lish growers, the greatest difllcultles In the way of successful bench culture being cited as; lack of sun- shine during the Winter months, making watering a delicate operation; the tendency to increase the rust disease, on account of the plants being so thickly together, etc. In this connection will be found Interesting the article in this issue of The Florists' Exchange, show- ing illustrations ot two houses of American varieties of carnations, grown successfully in solid beds by a grower at Saffron-Walden, England. The editor of the Journal of Horticulture remarks: "On all hands we hear people saying that they are henceforth Intending to cultivate the American raised varieties of Winter flowering carnations. It IS contended that they are more vigorous than the old style of tree carnations, whose growth is slen- der; and that they pay better either in the com- mercial sense, or from the private gardeners' point of view." The same periodical has an appreciative review of "The American Carnation," by C. W. Ward, which it characterizes as "an excellent book." The Gardeners' Chronicle of February 17, 1906, commenting on "American Carnations," says: "The great Improvement of these in recent years is at- tributed by the president ot tlie American Carnation Society to increased size of flower, longer duration, and greater variation of color — we think we may add, greater length and stiffness ot stem, and hope that no increase ot size will be looked on with favor, but that enlianced fragrance may be ensured." "Tn see oursel's as ithers see us," is always inter- esting and at times instructive; and, we think, the closing words of our esteemed contemporary's com- mentary are not without great significance. Tlie American Carnation in England. It is with a feeling of pride and satisfaction in the work accomplished bv the American carnation- ists that we note the great Interest taken in Ameri- can varieties of carnations by the English growers; and the large amount of space given up by our con- temporaries across the Atlantic to a discussion ot the merits of the different varieties, the advisability of holding a Winter exhibition ot carnations, etc In Its I.ssue ot February 15. 1906, tlie Journal ot Horticulture devotes almost three pages to a sym- posium of the views of prominent growers elicited by the following questions submitted; (1) What varieties do you favor? (2) What do you consider Strike a Blow at Free Seed. The House Committee on Agriculture, by a vote of eight to seven, struck from the Agricultural Ap- propriation Bill an Item of $242,000. designed to continue the purchase and distribution of seeds by the government. Appropriations carried by the bill aggregate between $6,000,000 and $7,000,000, When the paragraph providing $242,000 tor the tree dis- tribution ot seeds was reached Representative Cocks, ot New York, moved that It be stricken out. He was supported by Messrs, Wadsworth ot New York; Henr.v, ot Connecticut; Haugen, ot Iowa; Brooks, of Colorado; Adams, ot Wisconsin; Lorlmer, ot Illinois, and Haskins, ot Vermont. Against the reform were Messrs, Davis, ot Minnesota; Bowie, ot Alabama; Lamb, ot Virginia; Iver, ot South Carolina; Trimble, ot Kentucky; Field, ot Texas, and Candler, ot Mis- sissippi. It Is to be sincerely hoped that the House of Representatives will approve the committee's ac- tion, the carrying out of which would result In an immense saving to the government, and "permit of needed money being expended by the Department ot Agriculture In far more useful and necessary, work. Now would seem to be an oonortune time for all concerned to nrod their congressmen to su_ - Dort the very commendable and sensible action of the House Committee on Agriculture. Dissolation of Burnham, Hitchings, Pierson Company- it will come as a surprise to our readers to learn of the dissolution of the Burnham, HItchings, Pier- son Company, who since July 1, 1905 have been known as the largest greenhouse concern In the country. Lincoln H. Pierson, who tor so long was identified with Pierson-Setton Company, originator and patentee ot the U-Bar form ot construction, has .secured all U-Bar patents, and Is doing business un- der the name ot "The Pierson U-Bar Company," with offlces at Metropolitan Building, New York City. The flrm of Lord & Burnham, so long identi- fied with the highest and best there is in greenhouse construction, will continue their offlces at their old place, 1133 Broadway, with their factories at Irving- ton, N, T,. which have been considerably enlarged and added to, Me.ssns, Hitchlngs & Co,, the pio- neers In greenhouse boiler heating, and who for years gained no little prominence In greenhouse con- .'struction, will have their offlces at 1170 Broadway, (the Johnston Building) New York, We extend to these three flrms the heartiest good wishes for their future success. The late Ex-speaker Henderson was one of the greatest champions of the free seed distribution scheme. He came from an agricultural district, and liked to send out a lot of little presents. He was so conspicuous In the free seed cause that he received a great many communications ot ridicule and protest. One of Mr, Henderson's postal cards, in a woman's handwriting, bore this message: "John's influence can't be got with fifteen cents' worth of tree seeds, but if you will seed me a box of hairpins, I will look after him. His Wife." March 3, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 269 OUR READERS' VIEWS HVliolesome diseusslon-'i ou subjectti tbut Jaterest. Con- tributions to this column are always welcome.— Ed.] Puddling an Aquatic Pond. Editor Fkiiistt^' Kxehaiigu; In last week's issue of The Florists' Excliange I notice an inquiry answered by Wm. Triclter as to how to puddle an aquatic pond. I have been ex- perimenting lately in pond making, and I find that unless the clay is of the right kind .vuu cannot make it hold water by the Wm. Trlcker method, but by using leaves, or straw, in a layer of three or four inches thick in the bottom and on top of this clay or muck, about four or Ave inches thick, then a good rolling with a heavy field roller, you can make the worst kind of sand bottom water tight. CARL ANDERSON. Tenn. Testing Sweet Peas in England. Editor Florists' Exchange: In the Sweet Pea Annual for 1906 it is stated that "the committee has arranged with Mr. Chas. Foster, F. R. H. S., Horticultural Department, University College. Reading (England) to grow all the novel- ties of which trade members of the society send seeds. This trial will be inspected by the committee early in July and marks will be given in accordance with the merits of the varieties." I am sorry to learn from Mr. Foster that thus far no samples have reached him from America. At the same time I note that some remarkable novel- ties are being advertised in your columns, and would suggest that it will be profitable for the advertisers to send samples of the same immediately to Mr. Foster at the above address. The plants will be destroyed after being inspected. S. B. DICKS. London, England. Government Seed Testing. Editor Florists' Exchange: I am pleased to see in your issue of February 24. that the United States Government is inspecting seeds and publishing the names of seedsmen found to be selling adulterated stock. It is about time the seedsmen and bulb deailers get together and pur- chase stock their custonfers want, not what the seed or bulb grower wants to foist upon the farmer and florist. I have been trying for years to get a bulb dealer who will sell single crown Harrisii or longiflorum lily bulbs. Back comes word, "take them as we get them, or none at all." Now I would like to knffw a line of business outside of the seed and bulb trade where the purchaser is treated in this manner. I do not believe the seedsmen are guilty of adul- terating, but if they would get down to a system of business and purchase of the most reputable grow- ers, we would have little to complain of. ED. A. LORENTZ. Middletown, N. T. Freesia Purity. Editor Florists' Exchange: Wishing to satisfy myself in regard to this new production. I visited R. Fischer's place at Great Neck, L. I., on February 15. I saw the plants in bud and bloom under unfavorable conditions, as the houses are of the old .style and are too dark and cold for best results, but even under adverse conditions the variety's superior qualities were very apparent. He has many thousands grown from bulbs too small to use, but they show a full crop of fine bloom. It is much better in every way than the old Refracta alba grown under the same conditions. Purity is much stronger, with larger flowers of a fine white color. When it is grown in sufficient quantities to meet the demand, it will take the place of the old variety. Mr. Fischer is making eiforts to further improve this flower, and hopes to get something still bet- ter than what he has. He is making arrangements to grow Purity largely so as to meet the increasing demand which is sure to come when its merits are fully known. CHAS. BLACK. Euonymus Radicans. Editor Florists' Exchange: In a recent issue of The Florists' Exchange Mr. Meehan drew attention to the merit of Euonymus I'adicans as a climber for low walls, at the same time remarking how seldom it is seen used for that pur- pose. On the estate of Frederick W. Vanderbilt, at Newport, some years ago there was built a costly stone wall of cut granite with brown stone cap. After the wall was built Mr. Vanderbilt on seeing this euonymus growing somewhere was so much struck with its beauty and its apparent adaptibility tor effectually covering a wall, that he had it planted along the whole length of this costly wall. When set out the plants were quite small; it took only a few years, however, for them to completely cover the wall. In recent years very few things outdoors entirely escaped the rigorous Winter weather, but Euonymus radicans survived uninjured the severest tests, and that is by no means all that can be said in its favor. Although In some ways, perhaps, it is not so grace- ful as the English ivy, it is much easier controlled and takes care of itself in a way that the ivy never does. We have also in Newport the variegated euonymus used for various purposes. On one place I noticed it used as a permanent border on the lower side of a terraced bed where it is very effective, being in contrast to the plants in the bed proper, these being chosen, however, with the view of bringing out the brightness of the euonymus. Both these euonymuses are certainly very desirable for planting, in cold sections of the country especially. M. A New Dendromecon. Editor Florists' Exchange: This hardy shrub we discovered in the Sum mer of 1903, in Hope Valley, Alpine County, Cal. growing at an altitude of 10,000 feet, above sea level. We found it in localities, where the ther- mometer registered at times 30 degrees below zero, so it is undoubtedly very hardy, and will stand most climates without protection. In its native home, which is at or near the snow line, and where deep snows fall in Winter, it is found growing upon rocky, precipitous slopes. In its wild state it forms dense rounding bushes, with stout, rigid branches, and will attain a height of 15 or 2 0 feet. It has willow-shaped glaucous leaves, and at these Alpine heights, where we first discovered it, in August, the bushes were loaded with myriads of golden yellow blossoms, exactly resembling the poppy blossom. These blos- soms were from 2 to 3 inches in diameter, deliciously fragrant, and were intensely showy and brilliant in coloring. In the almost inaccessible wilds, where we first discovered these plants, they were growing within one hundred yards of an immense glacier of ice and snow; tall cliffs of granite loomed up majestically on all sides; some of these cliffs of granite being fully 1,000 feet in height, while the crevices and Assures of the rocks were lined with these golden blossomed shru'os. As this plant was new and not named, we called it Dendromecon Watkinsonii, (Watkin's tree poppy of Nevada.) We found that by moving it to other localities, and giving good culture, the shrub would bloom continuously all season long, and also produce new and apparently valuable types by bud variation or sporting. This new shrub is propagated by seeds and by lay- ering. Its value to our list of hardy ornamentals is at once apparent, as no evergreen shrub with golden poppy-like blossoms, produced in such luxuriant abundance, is now among our long list of hardy shrubs. It can be trained into a tree form or into a rounding bush. S. L. WATKINS. Grizzly Flats, Cal. Salisburla AdiantifoUa. lOdltor Florists' E;:eliange: Although many large and beautiful specimens of this tree may be seen In this country, it bears flowers and fruit so seldom that when one is seen with fruit on it is considered quite a curiosity. On the estate of James J. Van Alen, at Newport, R. I., there are two with fruit on them this Fall. This beautiful tree was first introduced into America from England by a Mr. Hamilton of Phila- delphia in 1784. It is a native of Japan and China, where the natives cook and eat the fruit, pronounc- ing it excellent when either roasted or boiled. The fruit somewhat resembles the persimmon, but is longer in proportion to its size, and contains a nut. Of far more importance than the fruit, however, is the tree itself, which in all stages of growth is one of the most singular and beautiful deciduous trees flourishing in nearly every part of this country. Its fern-like foliage is so striking when viewed from near-by, and its branches and outline so well adapted to harmonize with buildings, that it is especially suited for the decoration of grounds of moderate extent. The tree is a rapid grower, and. as was said before, from its earliest stage it is shapely and hand- some; but when it attains considerable size it becomes still more beautiful. In China the gingko attains an enormous size. A writer many years ago described one he saw in that country as nearly forty feet in circumference and then in full vigor. There are many specimens in this country over forty feet high. It can be propagated from layers and from cuttings of the preceding year's growth; and also can be raised from the nuts. It seems to thrive best in a rich soil; when planted in wet undrained soil it is much slower of growth, and less luxuriant in foliage. The gingko loses much of its ornamental value when planted close to and among other trees; for this reason it should be planted where it may stand and be seen distinctly by itself. Favoring the latter dis- position of this tree, it is worthy of mention that it stands moving without any ill effects. M. Plant Meteorology. Editor Florists' Exchange: In reply to Mr. Landreth I may say it is easy to find authorities to bolster up any defective theory. Professor Lemstrom's statements may for all I know, like his own, be based upon book knowledge only, and consequently liable to misunderstandings. As he still appears unconvinced I challenge him to name three Arctic flowers which have any deflnite scent at all, not to say, "strong perfume," which is absolutely unknown in the far North. He need not risk his life on an Arctic expedition for this informa- tion, as most of the northern flowers, such as saxi- frages, gentians, etc., are in cultivation here and I expect are to be found in your gardens also. I may say that I have botanized in Iceland, the Lofotens, the north of Norway to Vardo, the Lapland coa.st. Kolguiez Island and Nova Zembla. and have only found two flowers with any scent; in fact its almost entire absence is the marked feature of the Arctic flora. Mrs. Peary's remark refers to the "growing scent" which fills the air on a warm moist day in Spring, as is evident from the coupling of mosses and flowers, and not to "per- fume" as commonly understood. Does Mr. Land- reth seriously claim perfume for the mosses'? As to electric conditions, the well known infiuence of the electric current does not prove his case at all. What is Mr. i^andreth's authority for the assump- tion that "electric currents are natural to the lati- tude," or, in fact, more frequent or powerful than further south? I believe the exact opposite is the fact. I did not carry an electrometer about, but never felt in the north the limp feeling experienced in an electrical state of the air, and only remember one thunderstorm in half a dozen Summers spent north of the circle. Magnetic phenomena are, of cour.se, common in Winter, but any perceptible signs of electric conditions' in Summer are far rarer than in England, and the reason for rapid growth must be sought elsewhere. One of these is prob- ably the thorough rest induced by intense cold, as may be .seen by the quick start made by "retarded" stock out of cold storage, when placed under glass. As an interesting instance of quick growth, I may add that I have seen an acre or so of globe flower, (Trollius europeus) in full bloom and some 18 inches high, where 14 days before the ground was frozen as hard as a macadamized road. CHAS. E. PEARSON, F. L. S., F. R. G. S. PERIODICALS RECEIVED. COUNTRY LIFE IN AMERICA'S GARDENING MANUAL FOR 1906. — The March issue of Country Life in America is a special double number, devoted almost entirely to gardening and other horticultural subjects. The front cover design is a representation of a beautiful garden scene in colors, and the issue is profusely illustrated throughout. Leonard Bar- ron tells how to make a lawn, and, with Mrs. Bar- ron, discusses quality vegetables and how to cook them. Editor Miller discourses on wild gardening; J. H. Hale and others on the San Jose scale; F. A. Waugh contributes a valuable article, delightfully illustrated, on dwarf fruit trees for suburban gar- dens; and there are several other interesting fea- tures. The editor in a review of some "Recent Writings," remarks as follows: "It is a pity that most of these books on which no expense or care has been spared in the matter of paper, pictures, printing, etc., should be so inconsistent and even slovenly in their treatment of plant names when they have an avail- able standard in such works as Bailey's 'Cyclopedia of American Horticulture,' and Nicholson's 'Dic- tionary of Gardening.' " He then proceeds to give examples of some of these inconsistencies and or- thographical errors in plant nomenclature, telling us that "Poor Thunderg's (sic) name often gets mutilated in these grand works." Evidently the cognomen of the great botanist has shared no better fate at the hands or the pen, of the present critic. The application of the glass house proverb does not appear to be inept here. A helpful article is provided on "The Right and Wrong Way of Organizing a Horticultural Society," the workings of the Ottawa Horticultural Society being explained and cited as worthy of emulation. Some of the benefits of membership in that body are: Everybody who pays a dollar a year to the society gets two dollars' worth of plants and bulbs. These are bought from local fiorists, nurserymen and seedsmen. The society's publications are of some use. It has published a number of little mono- graphs which tell beginners exactly what they need to know. Cash prizes are offered in competition at- each monthly meeting from May to October; and the question box is freely taken advantage of. "The only way in which a society can be permanently suc- cessful is to have live meetings, and the more in- formality in them the better. The bores must be choked off." The writer also believes in the eflJicacy of committee work. There is so much truth con- tained in the following statement concerning the matter of prizes that we publish it in full for the benefit of all concerned: "A rock on which man.v societies split is the matter of prizes. The common thing is to bully or tease tlie tradesmen into giving shoes, umbrellas, etc., for prizes. This is a sort of licensed blackmail which is odious to three kinds of people: those who give the prizes, those who solicit them, and those who get them. The Ottawa Horticultural Society has found that nothing keeps up the interest like cash prizes. When a man has spent a lot of money on plants and fertilizers, has taken pains to raise plants, especially for exhibition, and has hired a truck to carry his plants to the hall, he doesn't want a lamp or an alligator suitcase; he wants cash to repay him for his extra outlay. No amateur expects pay for his work, but It is human nature to rejoice over a cash prize that enables him to buy new and rare plants." 270 The Florists' Bxchange CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE DBS MOINES (lA.) FLORISTS' CLUB meeting, held Tuesday evening, February 6, at John Lambert's greenhouse, was well attended. While no announcement was made that it should be con- sidered a carnation evening, F. Marshall brought with him a very handsome bunch of his seedlings, among which might be mentioned especially two dark crimsons, one in particular being better than anything in that line the writer has ever seen. A white and also two reds were worthy of spe- cial notice. A committee, consisting of Peter Lam- bert Frank Stevens and Charles McAnil, were ap- pointed by the chair to visit Mr. Marshall's green- houses for the purpose of noting the growth and thrittiness of the plants on which these flowers grew They report that the crimsons before men- tioned are clean, robust plants; free and continu- ous bloomers. , ^, ... This can also be said of several other varieties growing in his two benches of seedlings. Mr. Mar- shall has onlv a few plants of each kind, but is propagating all the strong cuttings he can get, and we expect to hear from some of these again next Wesley Green, secretary of the State of Iowa Horticultural Society, was present at the meeting and told us something of the State Fair Associa- tion's plans for the furtherment of floriculture at the State Fair the coming Fall, nothing, however, being definite enoufrh for publication. The chair requested Charles Simmons to prepare a paper under the heading of "Methods of Germi- nating Small Seeds," to be read at the next meet- ing, and Frank Stevens was requested to prepare one on the "Growing of Boston Ferns," to be read at the first meeting in March. Mr. Green tendered an invitation to the Club to hold its next meeting in the horticultural rooms at the State Capitol, which was accepted. The next meeting will take place February 20. The club was given an agreeable surprise by the receipt of a box of Glendale carnations from W. J & M. S. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. The flowers were evidently intended to reach Des Moines in time for the club meeting, but did not arrive until a day later. They were placed on exhibition at the Iowa Seed Company's store, and the club members notified by 'phone; most of them availed themselves of the opportunity of seeing this grand variety, a report of which will be made at the next regular meeting. WILLIAM TRILLOW. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETT.— A regular fortnightly meeting of the Newport Horti- cultural Society was held Tuesday evening; Presi- dent MacLellan occupied the chair. Among the communications read was one from Messrs. Schlegel & Fottler, Boston, offering two prizes of gold coin for collections of annuals and vegetables, to be com- peted for at the society's exhibition to be held in August. The offer was received and a vote of thanks tendered the donors. At recent exhibitions of this societv, exhibitors in the classes for annuals invariably had in their collections what could scarcely be called annuals; this caused the judges no end of trouble, and in order to prevent a recur- rence of the practice a motion was carried to the effect that the question of what flowers can be shown in the classes for annuals be decided by the executive committee. Now this committee Is not as one man on this subject, and for that reason some quite interesting impromptu speeches may be heard in the near future. A year ago on the initiative of President Butter- field, of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture, a society was instituted for the improvement of the conditions in the rural localities of the State. The first year but little was accomplished; now that the society is thoroughly organized, however, we may expect to see some systematic endeavor put forward to foster a love of plants and flowers, a desire for order and neatness and a knowledge of what can be got from fruit trees, among the poorer of the rural population. Alex. MacLellan was re- elected a delegate from the Newport Horticultural Society to attend the meetings of the new society in Providence. M. LENOX (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The twelfth annual banquet of this society took place Saturday evening, February 17. Seventy-six sat down and partook of an excellent repast, at tables decorated with numerous vases of cut flowers, also some well colored plants of Pandanus Veitchii and dracaenas, and some well flowered plants of cycla- men. After dinner President Carlquist saOke a few words of welcome to all present and introduced A. F. Wingett as toastmaster of the evening. The list of toasts was as follows: "The Horticultural Society" responded to by B. J Norman, first president of this society and E. Jenkins, president for 1904. "The Town of Lenox," R. Stanley, chairman of the board of selectmen. "Florists," F. Howard, Pittsfleld. "Cot- tagers," Eustace Jaques, Esq.; "The Press," W. Har- ger; "The Ladies," J. Johnson: "Our Toastmaster," called by President Carlquist. The talent of the members was well represented by A. McConnachie, C. R. Russell, W. Jack and Thos. Page, who amused and entertained the company between the speeches. Letters were read from our judges tor the past year, whom we all regretted were unable to attend. GEO. POULSHAM, Secretary. TRI-CITT FLORISTS' CLUB. — At the meeting of this club held recently in Moline the following com- mittee was appointed to draft a petition to be sent to the Iowa and Illinois delegations in Con- gress asking them to lend their aid to the passage of the parcels post law which is now pending: Adolph Arp, chairman, and Henry Pauli of Daven- port, Henry Gager and Henry Meyers of Rock Is- land, and William Knees and Julius Staack of Mo- line. Several other matters of importance were brought up and the discussion as to wliat seeds should be planted at this time of the year and what plants should be used for Easter, was entered into by all the members. The next meeting of the asso- ciation will be held in Davenport. THE MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. — The second regular meeting of the year was held at the old stand in Madison, on February 14. C. H. Totty's paper on the "New Chrysanthemum.s" was the principal event. It was listened to with close attention. Mr. Totty invited discussion and criticism. Messrs. Herrington, Heeremans and Vince threshed it around a while, to the delight of us all, but it came out unscathed. It was decided to make our next meeting carnation night. Many of the best novelties will be on hand. New Store of Jolin D. Imlay, Zanesville, O. as well as some vases of standard varieties from our own members. Mr Vince has promised a paper on the carnation. Six new members were elected: Harold Vyse, Henry Heeremans, Wm. Inglis, Thomas Stokes Herbert Entwhistler and Lincoln Pierson. It was decided to have our Fall show on November 1 and 2, 1906. This will give our own boys time enough to get in on the ground floor, and outsiders as well. E. REAGAN. NEW BEDFORD (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The annual banquet of this soci- ety was held in the Mansion House Febru- ary 21, and added further luster to the career of the organization, which has won an enviable name throughout the state. Frank C. Barrows acted as master of ceremonies. Among those pre- sent, all of whom enjoyed the proceedings, and some of whom lent a personal share to the enter- tainment, were: — William N. Craig, North Easton; James F. M. Farquhar, Boston; Frank C. Barrows, William Keith. Thomas J. Gray, Chelsea; George H. Reynolds, Charles R. Hunt, Frank Wood, Albert H. Peters Edward E. Shaw, George A. Borden, James Cook C A. Tuell, A. G. Fish, B. Sullavou, Gideon H Allen, James H. McVicker, James Garthley, H. 4. Jahn W. D. Garthly, Robert Dunn, Charles F. Cornell, Nelson L. Pike, Wallace B. Wilson, Joseph C. Forbes, William F. Turner. President William Keith related that when the or- ganization started about three years ago it had 55 members. Last year the membership was 76, and to-day the enrolment is 110. NASSAU COUNTY (N. T.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The February meeting of this society was held on the 7th at the usual place. President Harrison occupied the chair. The meeting was well attended. Two active members were elected, and three proposed, also one honorary member. Pre- parations for a Fall flower show were begun; al- ready one silver cup has been presented for com- petition to be placed on carnations. A choice as- sortment of well-grown carnations was exhibited by S J Trepess, Glen Cove, also two pots of cyclamen, which were exceptionally fine, receiving the society's certificate of culture. The same gentleman ex- hibited a vase of his new seedling carnation, which has been called Maxwellton. It is a pure white, of good size, substance, and shape, and looks like a "taker." More will certainly be heard of it. Mr. Conine, Connecticut, was a visitor and made some appropriate remarks. J. F. J. Gardening in tlie West Indies. Robert Cameron, the talented curator of the Bo- tanical Gardens o£ Harvard University, Cambridge, ■ Mass., in his address delivered before the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Boston last week, expressed himself as under on the gardening opportunities in the West Indies, whence he had recently returned from a plant collecting tour in the interests of the University. , . , ■ n,^ "One gets disappointed in gardening work in the West Indies. There are no fine private establish- ments as we have in the North. Jamaica has the most beautiful gardens of any of the islands that 1 visited The gardens at the Governors House, or, as it is called there. King's House, are well worth visiting, and there is a driveway one mile long, with a border on each side of tropical shrubbery, which is the best in the West Indies. The poinset- tias were at their best when I was in Jamaica, and plenty of shrubs there would measure twelve feet across, with immense large heads of bracts. The double form of poinsettia grown in Jamaica is a great improvement on the single kind we grow here, and lasts much longer in good condition. Every variety of croton grows there, and they make stun- ning plants. The plants that are used for hedges in the West Indies are crotons. Euphorbia canarien- sis Cereus Swartzii, pinguin and Hibiscus rosea sin- ensis. Tea roses grow well, and some try carna- tions, but they do not look very happy. "I think, probably, there is a better chance in Cuba to start into the florist's business, or market gardening, than in any of the other West Indian Islands. I know in Havana there would be a splen- did opening for a person to grow palms and such like plants, because now they cultivate them in old tin cans and any old dish they can get hold of. The onlv trouble would be with the labor, as I think help is "better paid there than here. Robert M. Grey, who is superintendent of the Harvard Exper- iment Station at Solidad, told me that the cheap- est men they had were paid $25 a month and board during sugar cane cutting. "Then, in market gardening, near Havana, with modern wavs of growing stock and on a larger scale, a person could outdo the Chinaman, who controls the market now. "There would be a splendid chance m Jamaica to do a fine nursery business if it were not that the Government grows plants and sells them so cheaply. You would be surprised to see the boxes of plants that are carried away by every steamer that leaves Kingston." A Progressive Ohio Florist. John D. Imlay, florist and seedsman, Zanesville, O., believes in being up to date in all things con- nected with his business, and has just completed a new three-story brick building, which he will utilize as a store, and which will provide greater facilities for his increasing trade. Mr. Imlay's career has been one of progress from the start, and he is character- ized by his local paper as one of the men who are "helping to make Zanesville grow." He commenced in a small way some seventeen years ago, and by strict attention to business and pursuing a straight- forward, candid policy, has succeeded in building up a large trade. . „ ^ The new building was erected especially tor the flower and seed business, and is modern in every detail. The sales room, which Is twenty feet wide by sixty feet in length, occupies the first floor, while the second and third stories have been con- verted into modern up-to-date flats. The new sales room presents a most inviting appearance. It is elaborately finished throughout in green oak, has large plate glass front and steel ceiling. The en- tire building is hot water heated throughout. In the rear of the sales room proper is a large green- house, which is well stocked with various kinds of plants, etc., which are on sale and also used tor de- corating. At the rear of the greenhouse is another large three-story warehouse building, which was erected about three year ago and is used for the storage of seeds, etc. Mr. Imlay's greenhouses are located on Coopermill road, a short distance from the city. Here he raises the stock required for his retail trade. His seed business is also increasing. Last year he mailed over 10,000 catalogues. The Florists' Exchange is in receipt of some sam- ple pansy flowers from B. B. Jennings, Southport, Conn. The blooms show the usual beautiful and diversifled colorings, large size, and other good qual- ities of this fine strain. March 3, 1906 The Hlorists* Hxohange 27 J CARNATIONS The American Carnation in England. The last few years have seen a remarkable revo- lution in England as regards Winter-flowering car- nations. Everywhere are growers there fast dis- carding the old standard varieties to make room for the superior American sorts. As far as I saw on my recent visit to that coun- try, our friends there have still a great deal to learn about the growing of first class carnations. One firm, however, I am glad to say, seems to have done the triclc, viz.. C. Engelmann. Saffnin-Walden. After having paid short visits to the most prominent English growers, I went to see my late foreman, W. Kear, who now holds the position of foreman at Mr. Engelmann's establishment. It was a great sat- isfaction to me to see some really well grown car- nations again. All the plants were raised in solid benches, and looked wonderfully healthy and vigor- ous. Enchantress is grown in large numbers. I was informed that the stock of that particular variety would be increased to about 35,000 to 40,000 the coming season. Especially noteworthy were the fine long stiff stems for the time of the year; the color, too, was the best I have ever seen. White Lawson is also grown in quantities, and when anybody has seen such samples as those of Mr. Engelmann, one is bound to agree with Mr. Kear in saying that White Lawson is the best com- mercial white carnation. The crop was enormous. For crimson Harlowarden is mostly grown, and I saw a lot of several thousand plants which looked very fine, indeed. Fiancee has been a great disappointment nearly all over England; but in Saffron-Walden hopes are by no means given up; the plants certainly look well enough, only the color might be improved upon and no doubt will be as Spring advances. About scarlet Mr. Engelmann seemed rather un- decided. As Cardinal was inclined to have weak stems, Flamingo will mostly be relied upon for that color. Of course, hopes are entertained that Rob- ert Craig and Victory will prove better than the others. In spite of the fact that it was only this last Spring that carnation growing was begun at Mr. Engel- mann's establishment, several sports have already appeared. The best ones, so far, were a clear rose pink Enchantress and a fine scarlet Fiancee. It is not only carnations that are grown on a large scale at Saffron-Walden; Sweet peas, lilac, cal- las and roses are also cultivated by the thousands. Of sweet peas I saw a 10,000 foot run of early and late kinds. The marketing of this choice flower be- gan in December and will keep on until July, the later varieties succeeding the earlier ones without any break. About 80,000 lilacs in 85 sorts are grown for forcing, and a good supply is kept up from November till May. Hybridization is to be a special feature here, and no doubt we shall soon hear something more of Mr. Engelmann's establishment. Velie Bros.' Carnation House. Our illustration shows one of the five carnation houses of Velie Brothers, Valley View Greenhouses, Marlborough, N. Y. The house is 35 by 175 feet even span, erected by Charles Mitchell, Poughkeep- sie, N. T., and contains some 6,000 plants, about 4,500 of them being of the variety Enchantress. Velie Brothers were among the prize winners at the recent cernation show of the New Tork Florists' Club. _' ■* K ■ ^ *f ''V'^ • * -A V ■ «n-- ^-'■'^'■^ImS^-f'^^' 4*' 'j( - •> ,^--7'-' r~~^-^J..'-rM :-^-'^-7>-; i '.. _ ----. 1 One of the Carnation Houses of Velie Brothers, Marlborough, N, Y.; mostly Enchantress. Carnations at London, Ont. \ London's two big carnation growing establish- ments are now in splendid condition, and a few ■ words as to varieties may be appropriate. At Gam- j mage & Sons' new range, many of the new varie- ties are on trial. Cardinal and Lady Bountiful un- doubtedly divide the honors, each being a leader in Its class. The flowers of Cardinal are strictly first- class, and, size considered, the quantity is satisfac- tory. The color is all that can be desired. The variety Is a good grower, and free from disease. Lady Bountiful is strictly a high grade flower, very few indeed of any lower quality being produced. It is a pure white, and like Cardinal, is a free and healthy grower. This variety will be made the lead- ing white next year. Red Lawson is ideal except in color. It seems to have a more vigorous constitution than its parent. White Lawson is a strong grower and healthy, but it is not sufficiently free; and many of the flowers come off color. Red Maceo is too small to merit special consideration. Fred Burki has not come up to expectations; its principal fault is the poor color of its flowers. In standard varieties, white, Queen Louise is the standard, one of the chief points being that it is a continuous bloomer. Glacier is the heaviest bloomer on the establishment and very profitable where there is a demand for a large quantity of a pure white for design purposes. Peru is a free bloomer. In scarlet, Estelle, Governor Bliss and G. H. Crane will all have to give way to the newer varie- ties. In the pink class, Enchantress, in its color, is the ideal, no other being sufficiently meritorious to merit comparison. Mrs. T. W. Lawson is the chief deep pink. The Marquis is grown in limited numbers and is fair. Several others now grown will be dropped next season. For crimson, Harlowarden is largely grown; It Is a spendid flower, but a cropper. Governor Roose- velt is a steady producer, and at the end of the sea- son will probably have the advantage. In the variegated class Prosperity and Stella are grown, but neither show up to very good advantage. Fred Dicks has his place looking neat and tidy as usual. His carnation houses are in full crop. Especial mention in this respect may be made of Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Morning Glory. None of last year's varieties are being grown, but a full sup- ply of this year's novelties is in, and it must be said that the young plants are in excellent condition. Mr. Dicks' chief white is Queen Louise; in fact, it may be said to be his only white, for with the exception of a bench of Glacier, he has two houses of this variety. In light pink nothing can touch Morning Glory; the plants are a solid mass of buds and flowers, and the quality is the quality of this fine variety at its best. As Mr. Dicks says: "The flowers may not be as large as those of Enchantress, but I get nearly five times as many. It is the best paying variety I grow." One house is devoted to Mrs. T. W. Lawson; it, like the foregoing kind, has an enormously heavy crop of flowers. Enchantress is the best fancy light pink. Governor Roosevelt is the best large, and Maceo the best small crimson. Mr. Dicks has five houses devoted to carnations. FRED. BENNETT. Fiancee Photographed December IG, 190.3. ■p fi t ss on the left White I^awson. AMERICAN CARNATIONS AS GROWN BY C. ENQEI,MANN, SAPPRON-WAIyDBN, ENGIVAND. 272 The RIorist-s' Exchange Carnation Night at Buffalo. The regular meeting- of the Buffalo Florists' Club was held at the Wm. F. Kasting hall, on Tuesday, February 27. After a number of applicants had been elected to membei-ship and the regular rou- tine business transacted, the members adjourned to the flower show. As the time was short we were somewhat handicapped in getting all the blooms that we would have liked, but the display was one of the best seen at our club meetings. The exhibi- tion was in charge of Charles Keitsch. In addition to carnations there were exhibits of choice roses, mignonette, sweet peas and cyclamen. A committee of judges was appointed, consisting of Wm. Scott, H. J. Weiss and C. F. Guenther, who reported as follows: Winsor, exhibited by F. R. Pierson Co., scored 92 points; Helen M. Gould, by the same firm, 80 points; John B. Haines, from the originator, scored 89 points; My Maryland, from H. Weber & Sons Company, Oakland, Md., scored 88 points; Jessica, from the same growers, 92 points; Light pink Lawson, exhibited by W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. T., scored 81 points. Glendale, from W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., scored 84 points. J. A. Valentine, exhibited by the Chicago Carnation Company, scored 84 points; Skyrocket, from the same iirm, 86 points; Imperial, same ex- hibitor, 88 points, and Seedling 4 9, 84 points. Outside of new varieties the Chicago Carnation Company exhibited Mrs. M. A. Patten, Glendale, J. E. Haines, Prosperity, White Lawson, Red Law- son, Pink Lawson, Lieutenant Peary, Cardinal, Cru- sader and Harlowarden. Wm. H. Ehman, Corfu, N. Y., showed Cardinal, Red Lawson, Mrs. B. A. Nelson, Golden Beauty and Pink Lawson. The Scott Floral Co. had an ex- cellent vase of mixed carnations and some fine mignonette. Several vases of Enchantress and Mrs. Lawson came from White Brothers, Gasport, N. Y., and one vase of the Governor Wolcott from C. T. Guenther, Hamburg, N. Y. Some extra fine Vari- egated Lawson were shown by F. R. Pierson Co. The new officers for the ensuing year are a.'^ follows: L. H. Neubeck, president, H. J. Wise, vice- president, W. J. Peake, secretary, B. C. Brucker, financial secretary; Chas. Keitsch, treasurer. W. H. GRBVBR. The Carnation In French Literature. In view of the fact that from France came the progenitors of the present race of American carna- tions, the following article, taken from the Gar- deners' Chronicle of London, will, we think, be read with great interest by our carnationists: To Mr. Douglas, of Great Bookham, I am indebted for a perusal of two early French books on the carna- i]!^^ •'''* °"® "^^ Jardinage des OEillets, k Paris, MDCXLVII, the other, Nouveau Traite des OEillets, facon la plus utile and facile de les bien oultiver, leur noms, leur couleurs, and leur beautS. Avec la Liste des plus nouveaux. Par L. C. B. M., a, Paris, MDCLXXVI." Both are interesting, the latter espe- cially so, because every page bears evidence of its havmg been written by some one intimately acquainted with the carnation. We have nothing like either in •England, the best early treatise on the carnation be- ing that of John Parkinson embodied in his "Para- disus," but nothing like so full. '•Le Jardinage des OEillets" was written by L. B., whose address to the reader is a verselet telling how the carnation came to wear the sceptre in the King- dom of Flowers. L. B. was perhaps less an authority on the carnation than an elegant writer who was as happy in flllmg pages of his book with philosophical remarks as in discoursing on cultural matters. Some 70 names of carnations are given, and it is interest- ing that among these are some also named by Parkin- son, whose "Gray Hulo" appears as "le Hulot grls " Le sauvage" may be accepted as identical also with the Sauadge of our John. Instead of the public flower-shows there seem to have been private exhibi- tions, for the writer remarks on the pleasure there was in rearing some beautiful and rare sort; over and above the profit -it brought to its master, and to see It inspected by gardeners who came to examine all its parts, to observe its petals, to distinguish its colors, and, according to the spirit by which they were ani- mated, to show up its good qualities or discover its r&ui ts. Carnations were cultivated solely in pots, and when nf ^SZ^^ J^ blooms were supported by round pieces ?L fl^'^"^'''^^,^'^"^ <"■ '''^'^'^ according to the color of i„f,„vl. §'■■ ■ ^"°?J?. "^^^ produced nearly the whole year round; during Winter, from early layers which had n?w i-1.?,Jl'„A"i"™" ?,"'' ''™'" °''J P^'^-its which pushed r,? thi'" '"'■?• '" "i'' y^^"'' these flowers being used m the composition of Winter bouquets. The little structures in which the plants were kept during Win- innlXfl'"^„„^''»li^-^^"*"='"'''',/"'J "° artiflcial heft was cS^rcoll^wal'lig^hteT^ """' ^'""'"' "''^" ^ «^« °^ In a chapter on seedling-raising it is advised to fnJ? °v,^ °ti t",° P°roDa- fhlV'l/'^^ ^"''^'^'^ }'y ^'^"""'^ methods, in addition to that of sowing seeds; a method of splitting un the end of the stem of cuttings into four sinls befnl recommended as infallible. Layering by Iplittine thi stem seems to have been a usual practice, bSt thl Th^ KnnJ""^'"', 2^ making layers is also described Fk>wer°°G''rowin|!''''"' ^'"^ "Christian Reflections on The writer of the "Nouveau TraitS" goes about Vii«! nrif?**! ^ '" ^ • "°™ workman-like minnerf in the preface remarking that several people raised obiec exnerilnoe""n,fhfi.'''™'«^'"^ '''? ^e-^™*^ and^mfking 'his experience public, narrow views which he rnmhnfs with vigor. Chapter I treats of layering the btst time for doing this work being from July 20 to the month of August, the method of layerhil beine de- tailed clearly and with fullness. Th" soil used for layers was composed of two parts thoroughly dicayed horse dung, and one part black or marsh earth. Small pots or funnels of tin are recommended to be used for the layers. Those failing to emit roots were put on a hot bed and covered with bell glasses, by which means splendid plants were produced. Otherwise cuttings were not relied upon. Chapter II is about pots, which it would appear reached the gardener in an unfinished condition, as the remarks on making holes for drainage show. Soils are the theme of chapter III, those too heavy, too light, too moist and too dry being con- demned. For "Incarnats" a soil of one-half horse dung thoroughly decayed and old, the other half to be composed of black soil, material from elevated tufts on marshes, and one-sixth yellow loam is noted. For other sections and picotees two-thirds black soil and one-third horse dung with one-sixth yellow loam. Chapter IV tells how the carnation is to be potted. The peg having been removed from the layer the lat- ter has the connecting piece of stem severed quite close to its junction witti the layer, so that roots may push from it as well as from the tongue. The bottom of the pot was next fitted with horse dung for drain- age. The compost was then added till it reached nearly the rim of the pot, and decayed dung level to the brim, and one layer set in the material. Most growers, it is remarked, planted three or four in each pot, but the author preferred to put one only, and this was planted directly into the flowering pot. Up till the beginning of December the plants were kept in the Establishment of S. S. Pennoclc, Wholesale Florist, Philadelphia. New addition on the I,eft. .See page 151, issue of Feb. 8, 1906. open air, but protected from inclement weather. Then they were transferred to the greenhouse, from which frost was kept by means of paper and mats in prefer- ence to fires. In many gardens the usual method of protection consisted in placing the plants in cellars. During Winter w^ter was only applied when the plants flagged, and sometimes saucers were used as a means of conveying water to the roots, each plant being placed in a saucer into which just a little water was introduced when the soil required moistening. In Passion week the plants were returned to the open, and numerous recommendations are given as to the aspects to be chosen during the different stages of the plant's life. Chapter IX is devoted to water and its application, the writer disapproving of the practice of supplying manure water lavishly, his own experience being that cow-manure was best, and three or four applications sufficient during Summer. Chapter XV is all about seed-saving, sowing, etc. Plants which naturally were free seed bearers were chosen as mothers. Some sowed the seeds in Autumn, others in Spring, a time which he himself preferred and favored the Holy Week, "be- cause of the full moon." Rea. or was it Gilbert, used almost e.xactly the same words when writing of the same subject. In chapter XXIII the qualities of a good carnation are thus given: The flowers ought to be of large size furnished with numerous petals, round, well-striped and without spots. They were to be large, because small blooms were not esteemed unless very fine in- deed; well furnished with petals, because a flat flower had not the beauty of the dome-shaped, that is to say one in which a kind of dome forms in the center of the flower. (This type of flower is portrayed in Par- kinson's "Paradlsus.") A circular outline is the form required in a perfectly striped carnation, for the car- nation without stripe (or bar) is little to be esteemed the stripe forming its chief beauty when it is large and when it extends from the base to the edge of the petal. Lastly, the flower was to be spotless, because a spotted carnation lacks purity. Is confused; and being confused, should be thrown away. . A capital catalogue raisonnS of the best sorts then in cultivation is given. It is divded into sec- tions, for example, violets, in which purples, brown (or black-brown) were placed: reds of all shades; in- carnats, pale, bright, and flame colored; roses, flesh, pure whites, and "pignetez." the latter being all spot- ted. With the exception of these the others were all flakes with white grounds. There are also tricolors, in which a bar of purple followed one of pale rose on a white ground." Another variety had a "milk ground cut with large brown, nearly black bars and rose color. A "bizarre" is mentioned composed of seven colors. In addition to the description of the flower of each variety, its habit, the number of blooms to be left on its plants, their healthiness, or liability to disease, and the place it was raised, are all given. This very keen florist also thought it was proper to dress blooms to the best advantage, by which they were made larger and more shapely, and disposes of the objections that it would appear were even then brought against the practice as being opposed to nature. Imported Plants and Department Stores. (Paper prepared by F h. Atklaa and read before tbe Amert- ^ssociatiOD of Nursery meD.) Up to this time we have imported large quantities of choice nursery stock, and, through this, we have had some experience in this particular line. We know large quantities of stock have been imported in the last few years which could have been pur- chased far better in this country by the importers. Perhaps more than 50,000 Crimson Rambler roses were imported last year from Holland and sold as American grown stock, much to the discredit of home grown stock. All the nurserymen in this country are aware that imported Crimson Rambler roses are soft and not as good as home grown plants, and florists who depended on growing these roses in pots were greatly disappointed by this misrepre- sentation. This is only one item misrepresented; other foreign stock is often pushed on the market by misrepresentation. Perhaps not all the nurserymen at this meeting are acquainted with the details of importing and also what the consequences are, and how serious a problem this will be in the future. In the first place it is necessary, if there is any chance of the tariff being revised, that the nurserymen should be strongly represented in this revision. As it is at present, the duty is absolutely worthless as protection; in fact If there were no duty at all, it would perhaps be just as good. We beUeve that some of the gentlemen present will speak about the stock sold to department stores, and as we are under the impression that, at the last chance of the tariff, the 21/30. duty on each ro.se was made by a certain committee to protect the American nurserymen, it has since been found out that this is no protection whatever. Now, suppose that this 2V2C. duty on each rose were advanced to 5c., the roses then could not be sold cheaper than at $90 per 1000 to department stores. Then the Ameri- can growers could offer good stock to this class of trade in competition with the European growers. In several department stores last year imported evergreens were sold at from 25c. to 50c. each. The stock consisted mainly of varieties absolutely worth- less for America, that would give the purchaser poor results, and naturally the purchaser is dis- couraged in planting this class of stock. Now, to avoid this importation and sale to the department stores a tariff of 15c. to 2 0c. per foot on all kinds of transplanted evergreens, not including seedlings, would stop the importing of this cheap stock. Millions of Norway spruces, pines. Arbor vit^s, hemlocks, retinisporas, and other ordinary varieties are grown in America, and yet, last Fall, in Eastern cities hundreds of cases of this class of stock were imported and used for window boxes, sold at auc- tions, and spruces were sold for table Christmas trees. If a duty as above would be made on the varieties mentioned, they would not be imported for cheap sales to compete with American-grown stock, and if it is necessary to import evergreens of the more choice kinds, we could then afford to pay a specific duty per foot. This would give a fair pro- tection to all stock that could be grown in America The same thing that applies to evergreens, ap- plies to shrubs and trees, which, as we all know, can be grown more successfully (n America; and yet the foreign stock is worked off by agents to the detriment of nurserymen in this country who have similar stock to sell. The writer would strongly advise that the nursery- men get together and patronize each other instead of supporting European nurserymen, who have no interest in the future of our industry, other than the almighty French franc or Dutch gulden. Furthermore, the writer believes that men sel- ling European nursery stock in this country could secure sufficient business without selling to the detri- ment of the nurserymen. While we have been told many times by resident representatives in this country that they have cut out the department stores and private trade, and that it is only the men who come from Europe to represent European firms that cater to this class, we of course know the truth of these statements, and would suggest that nurserymen, in placing orders, discriminate against the agents who sell to the trade that is the most detrimental to the growers in this country. March S, 1906 The Florists' Bxchange 273 FREE HOSE trial. We will send our "Florist" hose to you on todays' trial ^^'tli the under- standing that it it la not eatlstactory, you may return it to us and we will pay charges both ways. You are under no obligations to keep the hose unless it suits you. We think you will admit this Is a fair offer, and we hope to be favored with your order. Wm. H. Kay Co , 244 Fulton Street New York. Mention the FLorists' Bxcbange wben writing. Louisville, Ky. A Successful Show. The rose and carnation display held in a vacant storeroom on Fourth avenue, Wednesday afternoon and night, February 21, which was open to the public witliout cost of admis- sion, was a decided success, and is sure to be of great value to the local trade generally. While the dissemina- tors of new varieties responded most heartily to our call for displays, espe- cially those in the Eastern section of the country, a few varieties were not shown that we should have liked to see. The public attended in large numbers, even though the show was not advertised except by local notices in the newspapers, and notices in the advertisements of the retailers who believe in the value of newpaper ad- vertising. The following displajs were made: By the Minneapolis Flower Com- pany, a vase of the new rose. Miss Kate Moulton, which attracted much deserved attention, and from the many exclamations of pleasure made by the ladies it is sure to go well over the counter. H. Weber & Sons Cornpany, Oak- land, Md., staged carnation Jessica, a splendid striped variety that at- tracted special attention on accoiint of its stem, which holds the flower al- ways upright; My Maryland, their line white, which last year arrived in such poor condition, but this year re- deemed itself and showed that it de- served all the good things said about it. Chicago Carnation Company, Joilet, 111., had carnations Fiancee, red, white and Daybreak Lawson, Glendale, a striped variety of apparent merit: Imperial, a variety peculiarly shaded and striped; Skyrocket, a red that should be a money maker, also a seedling red. Number 4 9. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Company and John Hartje, Indian- apolis, Ind., Candace, their pink va- riety so favorably known. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind., a fine vase of Glendale. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Red Sport, which they claim is, and which has the appearance of a bi-p;id winner. H. A. jahn. New Bedford. Mass., seedlings. Number 49, a white of fine size and form; Number 43, a crimson, and Number 7. a deep crim- son. These three varieties certainly have excellent keeping qualities, for they arrived here on Monday morn- ing and were not staged until Wed- nesday, and at the close of the exhi- bition they showed up as well as any shipped here. Backer & Company, Billerica, Mass., had a large vase of mixed seedlings and sports, which at- tracted the public because of the many different shades of colors. R. Fischer, Great Neck, L. I., sent carnation Abundance, a white of me- dium size, but which is claimed to be a great producer: also a vase of the freesia Purity, which appears to be a good thing, and which proved its keeping quality by arriving after its long journey, in most excellent con- dition. Ferd. Boulon & Son, Sea Cliff, N. T., exhibited a light pink sport of Lawson, called Long Island Beauty, which should be a good thing for those successful with Lawson; the color is good; also a vase of well grown flowers of violet Princess of Wales. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, O., staged violet Governor Herrick. This is of a rich, dark purple color, and single, with excellent keeping qualities. Jacob Sohulz, Louisville, exhibited H' deliver at once or will book orders tor March and April delivery. H. IN. EATOIN, ssoseeseeeesc 8 :.399& e sossssaaaseesssseseseseessesosesssese o Ufntlon The Florists* BxchaDCe when wrltlnff. 500.000 COLEUS Verschaffeltli, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can g^j^gj CuttlngS, 60C. fQT 100, $5.00 pfiF 1000 CaSll South Sudbury, Mass. NiKOTEEN Aphis PUNK) THE ORIGINAL ANOeENUINE Nicotine fuNiiiANT DELV IMfTflTE D BUT NEVER tCUAllD NIFORM™ALWEffECntt| DONr ACCEPT INFFRIOR fMITAnONS PRICE eOtPERBOX OF 12 SHEETS »655 PERCASEOP TWELVE BOIES. CJJICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. L0UI5. MO^) Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. carnations Lieutenant Peary, white; John E. Haines, a magnificent red; Lady Bountiful, Mrs. Lawson, En- cliantre-ss and Variegated Lawson; Bride and Bridesmaid roses, mignon- ette, myosotis, lily of the valley and some pots of blooming pansies. C. H. Kunzman, Louisville, had a vase each of Enchantress, Mrs. Lawson, Fiancee, Number 3 8, a red. Prosperity and Lady Bountiful carnations, ana a vase of especially good lily of the vailey. Mrs. C. B. Thompson, Louisville, staged carnations Enchantress, Mrs. Lawson, Flamingo and Lady Bounti- ful; roses Mme, Abel Chatenay and American Beauty, lily of the valley and violets. August R. Baumer, Louisville, had a vase each of Mrs. Frances Joost, Mrs. E. A. Nelson, En- chantress and Mrs. Lawson carna- tions, grown by Leo Zoeller, Louis- ville; and a vase each of Enchantress, Mrs. Lawson and Nelson Fisher, grown by Jensen & Dekema, Chicago, III. The day after the exhibition there arrived from John Riemels. Woodhaven, L. I., a vase of his Win- some, a pink of excellent si-/,e .and form, and witli fine stems; from John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., a vase of John E. Haines. It was, indeed, a pity that these varieties did not reach us in time for the show. Our thanks are extended to those who so kindly helped us make such an excellent display. A. R. li. Toledo, O. Trade Notes. Our town has been very quiet for a considerable time; nothing re- marjtable has happened and business is going on as usual. The Florists' Club met on February 21; the at- tendance was large, as the meeting in March is to be one of those quarter- ly meetings at which every florist shall show his best product before his fel- low florists and those of the public who like to attend. A full decision in regard to the exhibit was not reached, and a special meeting will be held very soon to settle all the particulars. A committee of one — President Bayer — was appointed to look up a suitable place, perhaps an empty store, whtre a more elaborate show could be made than our club room would permit. John Hartje, from Indianapolis, Ind., staged his new large pink carna- tion Candace, which was in charge of Mr. Hasselman. F. Dorner & Sons sent White Perfection. Both carna- tions were very much admired. Krue- ger Brothers gave the boys a great sur- prise with a sport of Enchantress car- nation which had that beautiful Mar- quis pink shade; they have only two plants of it and hope that these will prove true. J. L. Schiller is back again at his desk and wishes to thank the club for the beautiful flowers sent to him reg- ularly to the hospital during his re- cent illness. Charles Loechner, of the Yokohama Nurseries; and Mr. Outerbrldge, of Henry & Lee, and a number of Dutch- men too numerous to mention have been visitors. Counter trade In the seed stores is opening up very actively, and cata- logue trade is heavier than last year. CARNATION PLANTS FROn SOIL CLEAN AND HPALTHY LAWSON $1.50 per tOO; $12.50 per 1000 BOSTON MARKET J.50 " J2.50 " MORNING GLORY 2.00 " 15.00 " CRUSADER 2.50 " 20.00 " MRS. PATTEN 3.50 " 30.00 « J.A.BUDUONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE rSpe"iaM, GROWER OF Roses and Carnations CIT FLOWERS lleotlon llie FloriMti' Bxchange whep wilting. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per l(«i Enchantress $3.00 Lawson 2.00 Prosperity 2.00 Bradt 2.00 Fenn 1.50 Queen Louise 1.50 May Naylor l.^O .Joost 1-25 Eldorado 1-25 EDW. J. TAYLOR SOUTHPORT, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange wbea wiitlisg. SHEEP MAINIRE DRIED AND QROtrND Mixes immediately with tiie soil WRITE ns FOK PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Mention The Florists' Eschange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N Y. Mention the Florists' Elichange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the PLorlsts' Exchapge when writing. 100,000 CHRYSANTHEHS ROOTED CUTTINGS, »1.25 per 100; $10.00 per Monrovia. Polly Rose, Appleton, Eaton, Koblnsou, Bonnaflon, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per Dr. EnEuihard, Alice Byron, Wm. Dnck- liana,€lieltoni, . „. ^ v ,., beliveredtoBOit, Healthy Stock, enongh said. WM. BECKER, Box 48. Farmingdale, L. I. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock- Per 100 Fer 1000 Lieut. Peary, Cardinal $6.C0 $50.00 Lady Bonntiful 4.00 35.00 Wlilte Lawson. Nelson Fisher 3.60 30.00 Dalielni. Ethel Ward I o (,a 9j; rn Enchantress. ProBperlty i ^•"" ^■^" Mrs.T, W. I.awson, The Queen... 2.60 18.00 Boston Market. Maceo [ 2.00 16 00 Melt*a. Pink .^rmazindy 1 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 CRAFTED ROSES. FINE STOCK. READY NOW. Illchmond, »3,00 per doz.. »20.00 per 100. $176.00 per lUOO. Klllarney, $2.60 per doz., $18.00 per ICO, $150.00 per 1000. Etoile De France, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Kalserln, Carnot, Uncle Jolin. Chatenay, $2.00 jier doz.. $15.00 per 100. Kride Bridesmaid, Golden GatcWoot- ton, 2'.i in. pots. $2.00 i.er doz.. $12.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums, 60 iine varieties ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list. Caiinaa, strong dormant roots In 30 fine varletiee, f 2 UO and $3.00 per 100; $18.00 and S25.00 per lOOO. VERBENAS 100 1000 Best Uaiuinoths, rooted cnttlDga — $1.00 (8.00 MISCtLLANtOUS Ageratum, Oope'a Pet, White Cap, 100 1000 P. Pauline. 8. Ourney L. Bennet $1.00 $8.00 Achyranthes. four sorts l.tO 8.00 Anipelopsis Veltchll, pot grown 8.00 Coleus, best bedding and fancy sorts... 1.00 8.0O Cuphea 1.26 Fuchsia,doubl6 and single 2.00 16.00 Feverfew, double white 1.50 12.00 (ieranlums, double and single 2.00 16.00 Heliotrope ,:Ugbt and dark 1.26 10.00 Ivy, German 1.50 Moon Vine, true white 2.00 16.00 Salvia, Splendens and Bedman 1.25 10.00 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.60 12.00 ASPARAGUS SPKENGBRI, 3 In., pots. $6.00 per 100 ; 3H In., $8.00 per 100. BBOUNIAS, flowering varieties, 3 In., pots, »S.0O per 100. 8M1LAX, from 2M in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; $I8.0C per 1000 ; 3 in., $3.00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. CYCLAMEN rive colors. .Tuly sown. $3.00 per 100. $18.00 per 10<") Rooted Cuttings, Heliotrope, $1.00 per 100 : German Ivy, Salvia Bonfire, 7'« per 100: Ager- atum Ourney, liiv l"r 1"" : Pansies, nice plants. l.cst ordinary culture. Wholesaled f«r $25.00 per hundred at Christinas. Chrysanthemum Novelties r^eaS'y Mrs. Ceo Beech, Mrs. J. C. Dunne, Old Cold, Mrs. C. Heaume, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. H. Partridge, T. Richardson, Mary Ann Pockett Fine Plants In 2% inch pots, 50o each; $5.00 per dozen; $35,00 per 100. CARNATION NOVEI^TIES— Immediate Delivery Victory, Robert Craig, J. E. Haines, Jessica, My Maryland, $12 00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. CHARLES M. TOTTY, - MADISON. N. J. 25 and 250 at 100, and 1000 rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Bed Seed ling, 3-3y, in. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per lOUO. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burlii, $4.00 per 100; Variegated Lawson, $5.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchant- ress, D. Whitne-, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid, Har- lowarden. Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. GRAFTED ROSES 2y2 In- pots. Orders booked for Bride. Brldeemald and Golden Gate at $10.00 per 100, «S0 00 npr lOOO! T.lhprt.v. Klllnrnpv an 'laeemaiu ana lioiaen vja«e at qfiu-uu per »0. $90.00 per 1000; Liberty, KUlarney ^^d Kaleerln A. Victoria. $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock in every way. JAHES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Mention the Florists' Bridgeport, Conn. Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS. Rooted cuttings. Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Nelson Fisher, n. A. Patten, Boston Harket and Flamingo, read3' for March delivery. Write for prices and get a bargain. Velie Brothers, Mention The Florists' Valley View Greenhousus Marlborough, N. Y. Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commeroial Pink Carnation Booted cutttngs. ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framln|ham,Mass. Mention The Florists' ExcliKi^e whpn writiiio'. Mention The Florists' Exchange when Killing. ROOiED Carnation clitinqs F4IR ^AID $2.00 per fOO; $15.00 per lOOO Cash. Please Wm. Livcscy, Care of Red Store. Darlmoulh Street, NEW BEDFORD, MASS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire leOE BROSjjX'I'lSh st'^.-Brooklyn, N. V Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per luu Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 Qr KEN LOUISE. . 1.25 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. ^^ent^on The Florists' Exchange when wriiiug. THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.50. SEND FOR A COPY A. T. OB L,Il MARB Ptgr. & Put>. Co. L,td., a Duane St., N.V. Ui'ntloD Tb. Floriat.' IOgch.iur» whan writing. Aristocrat Did not have to wait until next year to prove herself, and tliough still handicapped by distance, it beat all-comers at Toronto, Canada, last week, thereby winning The Canadian Challenge Cup. ALL the Lawson medal winners were there. Orders booked now for rooted cuttings. Dissem- ination January, 1907. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet. III. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrMlrg. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 VICTORY. ROBT. CRAIG CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELI.E WHITE LAW.SON... I.ADT BOUNTIFUI. ENCHANTRESS AeLSON fisher $3.00 OI.ENDAI.E $12.00 $100.00 ,.. 12 00 100.(0 . . 12.00 100 00 6.00 60.00 6.00 60.00 1.00 36.00 3.60 30.00 S.OO 26.00 3.00 26.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants from aVi Inch potg, $12.00 per 100. March delivery. ROSES. Brides, Bridesmaids, Ohatenay, Gates, Perle, Sunrise and La Detroit 2Si Inch pots $3.60 per 100. Cash or 0. O. D, MRS. PATTEN. ESTELLE HARRY PENN FLAMINGO CRANE LAWSON.. BOSTON M.A.RKET. WHITE CLOUD Per 100 PerlOOlJ $26.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 2.60 2 50 2,00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 W. J. & M. S. VBSBV, FORT 'WAVNE, INOIANA. ftfentlon Hie FlorlsU' Exchange when wrltlnr. QLENDALE If you arc looking for the best variegated carnation ever disseminated, get GLENDALE ; it's "IT " from every point of view. Rooted cuttings, guaranteed strong and healthy. Per 100, - SI 2.00 Per 1000,^100.00 Chicago Carnation Co., W. J. & M. S. YESEY. JOLIET. ILL. FORT WAYNE, IND. Mention The Flnrlut** FT^hnne^ whpn writing. CARNATIONS STRONG, HEALTHY, CUTTINGS. Well t'ooted in Sand with Soil on Bottom. 100 1000 PINK— ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 LAWSON l.,50- 12.00 GOETHE 2.00 15.00 WHITE- WHITE LAWSON.. 3.50 30.00 THE IJCEBN 2.00 15.00 QUEEN LOUISE 2.00 1.5.00 100 1000 RED— CRISIS 4.50 40.00 FLAMINGO 3.00 '25.00 ESTELLE -2.00 15.00 YELLOW- ELDORADO 2.50 20.00 VAK.- VAR. LAWSON 5.00 PROSPERITY J.OO 15.00 C. F. BERTANZEL, THE WHEATLY GARDENS, R08LYN, L. Mention The Flnrlatw' Elcbange when wrltlpg. Beautiful Prontable The Haest and moat brilliant commercial red la existence; commanding fancy prices everywhere Strong, healthy, rooted cuttings, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. Per 100 PerlOOO White Lawson 2.60 $20.00 Fiancee 6.00 46.00 Queen 1.50 Ethel Ward 2.60 Per too Per 100 12.6 20.00 260 of any one variety at 1000 rate. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES I- H. GUSHING. Prop., QUIDNICK. ANTHONY, P. 0., R. I. Uentlon The Flnrl.t.' Rxchnnire whpn writing. CARNATIONS Per 100 PerlOOO Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $.50.00 Crisis 6.t0 16.00 Lady Bonntifnl 3.60 80.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Estelle S.oO 2.500 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden ... ...2.00 16.00 From pots 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Stroag;. Healtliy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings loo looo Fiancee $5.00 $46.00 Mrs. Nelson 1.26 111.00 "Irs. Patton '2.E0 20.0() Prosperity 1 25 10.00 LadyBountifQl 2.60 20.00 Queen Louise 126 10 OO Lorua 125 lO.fH) Harlowaden 125 10.00 Challenger 1.25 10.00 Stan ard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, - - Rhode Island. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. March 3, 1906 The Hlorists' Exchange 275 eHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS READY FOR DELIVERY MARCH 1ST. WHITE Touset, finest Merry Xmas early white. Kalb. Nonin, Quest Ivory. late white. W. Bonnaffon. Estelle. Tim. Eaton. Robinson. Jerome Jones. Wanamaker. Chadwick. YELLOW Koi de Italia. Golden Beauty. PINK Wm. Duckham, Murdock. Oct. Sunshine. Yellow Eaton. M. Bonnaffon. Col. Appleton. Yellow Jones. Cinna. Klmberly. Omega. Golden Wedding. Maurnier. Balfour. Pacifle. M. Newell. J. K. Shaw. Perrin. Cobbold. Liger. Dr. Enguehard. L. Perkins. P. Ivory. RED Oakland. Paul Labbe. Black Hawk. Write lor Prices. We are the Largest Growers of of 'Mums in the V. S. D O ^ E! ^ Kaiserin, 2% in. pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. '^'•^'^'^-^ FINE STOCK. eflRNflTI©NS KOOTED CUTTINGS REAOV MffW. ' PINK. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.25 10.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Morning Glory 1.50 11.00 WHITE. Boston Market Flora Hill. Per 100 1.60 1.25 1000 12.50 10.00 White Cloud CRIMSON. Harlowarden 1.25 2.00 10.00 15.00 WIET0R BR©S., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHieHG© I Jffntinii Tbe FlcTists* Exchange when writing. WELL-ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Roses CARNAXIOIVS Plntc 100 1000 Fiancee J6.00 »50.00 Lawson 1.60 10.00 Mrs. Nelson 1.25 10.00 Guardian Angel 1.25 10.00 Estelle Red 2.00 17.50 MKlit Pink Enchantress Morning (.ilory 'White Boston Market Lady Bountiful Flora Hill ROSES Fine, stroiiK, 'well root- 100 1000 ed CnttlnKS Liberty »3.00 J25.00 Sunrise 3.00 26.00 Uncle John ,. 2.00 17.50 KaUerln 2.00 17 50 Perle 2.00 17.60 Wm. Askew, Chatenay Bridesmaid . Bride Ivory 100 2.50 1.50 l.BO 3.00 1.25 100 2.00 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.50 1000 20.00 12.50 10.00 25.00 10.00 1000 17.50 12.60 12.50 12.50 12.5C PETER REINBERQ 51 ^W ABASH AVENUE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHICAGO CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS Best Pink Varieties. Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, clear pink $8.00 $60.00 Enchantree.'^. flesh pink 3.00 26.00 Fair Maid, flesh 2.60 20.00 Mrs. LaWBon, cerise 2.00 16. oO Best Scarlet Varieties. The Cardinal, beat the "Robert Craig" last year at Chicago, St. Louis and Montreal 16.00 $50.00 Ked Lawson 6 00 40.00 Crnsader, good commercial 2.00 15.00 Best White Varieties. Ladv Bountiful $4.00 $35.09 White Lawson 4.00 30.00 Liaut. Peary 5.00 45.00 Best Varieqated Varieties. Glendsle, m w $12.00 $100.00 Varienated Lawson 6.00 40.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 2.60 20.00 Prosperity 2.00 16.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 4.00 30.00 Harlowarden, crimson 2.00 15.00 Send us a list of your wants and we will make you a low figure. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLIET ILLINOIS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Enchantress Sport MRS. W. T. OMWAKE from 3 to 6 Hhades darker than Enchantress. Just right. Sample bloom for 25c, postpaid $10 per 101); $76 per 1000. Unrooted, one half price. READY THIS WEEK 6000 White and Red LawHon, Kooted CuttioiirB of choice quality. $35.00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rates CASH PLBASK. Henry Elchholz* Waynesboro, Penn. UentloD The Florlsta' Exchange when ^r^itlng. CARINATIOIVS Mg Maryland, pure while. Jessica red aod white variegated. Kxtra large liigh grade commer- cial varieties. The finest and most profitable ii> their respective classes. Botli varieties show e.\tra strong IjAWSON habit, and similar height. WE ADVISE the alert grower to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per dozen. $12.00 per IOC. SIOO.OO per I COO. Send tor our new catalogue giving tail de- scriptions of the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. Weber & sons Co. OAKLAND. MD. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STRONG, HEALTHY, BOOTED CARNATIONS, CuttlngB from clean stock. We have 50*000 plants for stock. Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor, white fjiieeii Louise, white Harlowarden, crimson.... LawHon, pink Joost, pink ProMperity, variegated ... E^ncliantreHs, light pink.. Dalieim, crimson Pfttten, variegated ) « qo White Lawson. white f Variegated Lawson 5.00 Discount on large orders. 6 percent, discount for cash with order. FILLOW & BANKS. Westport. Conn. Uentlon The FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. L$2.00S15.00 2.60 2 60 20.00 26.00 Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Robert Craig $12.00 $100.00 White Lawson 3.60 30.00 Mackinac 2.50 20.00 Queen 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.00 15.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 McQowan, 2 in. pots ouly.. 2.00 15.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 100 1000 Victory $12.00 $100.00 Fair maid 2.00 15.00 Fiancee 5.00 Lord 2.00 15.00 Flamingo 3.00 25.00 Crusader 2.60 20.00 Mrs. Patten 3.00 25.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill 2.00 15.00 Ready for shipment now. Can furnish some of the varieties from 2 inch pots. List and Prices on Application. THE- LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, I2I7 Arcli Street, PHII.ADKI.PHIA, Pa. Mention The Florists' Bxcb»nee when wrttloc C ARNKTIONS. ROBERT CRAIQ ) Strong Plants. 2i inohh pots, |15.00 per hundred. Trans- JOHN E. HAINES \ planted in soil, S12.00 per hundred. Bnchantress, Strong plants, 2J in. pots, $3 per 100. Kooted Cuttings, $2.50per 100 Variegated Lawson, Rooted Cuttlnga, $5.00 per hundred. Richmond Rose, 2J inch pots, $12.00 per hundred ; $100.00 per thousand. ROBERTO PYE, NYACK-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Abundance It is a medium sized Pure White Carnation tbat will t:ivt' you flowers eleven months of the year. It bringwa liii:her price in New York Market than either Queen Louise or Boston Market. Shipping commenced in December. Price per rooted cuttings, $J.75 per dozen $J0.00 per JOO, $75.00 per 1000 250 at JOOO rates 50 at 100 rates R. FISCHER. Great Neck. LI. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties o( 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send tor list ready January 1. WM.SWAYNE Box226.Kenne«Square,Pa. Mention The FlTlsts' Exchuugc when \7rlti.1g. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3. SO A.T DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duaae Street, New York NOW READY BOOTED GHBNHTiON GOTTIKGS 100 1000 Fair Maid $2.60 $20.00 Enchantress 2.60 20.00 Pink Lawson 2.00 15.00 Qneen 2.00 16.00 Variegated Lawson 5.00 40.O0 White Lawson 3.00 25.00 Fiancee 6.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Maid, Encliantress. $12.00; Pink Law- son, Qneen, $10.00 ; Variesated Lawson $26.00; 'White Lawson. $16.00 per 1000. . CC\\ PIT^ 2 in., very fine, 3-6 \^yjl^CyjJ branches. Qolden Bedderand Verschaffeltil |2.00 perlOa. Larchmont Nurseries, larchmont Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. New Carnation for 1906 WQitePiirfeGtlOD It is all white Write now for full description. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE. IND. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrtilng. 276 The Florists' Exchange GIMSSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CASH WZTB OBDE&. The columns ander this heading are reserTed for adTertlBenjcnta of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Sltoatlons Wanted or other Wants; also of GreenhouBes, Land. Sec- ond-Hand MaterlalB, etc.. For Sale or Bent. Our charge Is 10 ct«. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, wltboat display. Display edrertlBemeDts In these columns, 16 cents per line; count \2 lines agate to the Inch. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situations Want- ed, or other advertlBements are to be addressed care of this office, adrertlaers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Oop7 must reach New York office ft p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. STOCK FOR SALE ROSES— See adv. of Leedle Co., Springfield, Ohio. HAKDV PHLOX, lOU Named Varieties. Pali- sadea Nurseries, Sparliill. N. Y. FANCY i;OCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, whole- sale, per lUO lbs., $20.00. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. HARDY PERKNNIAI^.— Complete Ligt ot Field and Pot -grown plants. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll. N. Y. DOUBLE DAHLIA ROOTS, field grown, mixed varieties, whole roots $4.00 per hundred. W. F. Allen, Salisbury. Md. WB make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write us when in need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln University, Chester Co.. Pa. HARDY ENGLISH IVY, Field Crown, strong roots, vines 2 to 3 feet, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. 1000 Isaac Buchanan Gladiolus, $20,00 per 1000. 5000 Brenchleyensis Gladiolus. $10.00 per 1000. Apios Tuberosa, $5.00 per 1000. Cash with or- der. Estate of Louis Siebrecht, Floral Park, New York. DAHLIAS. 250 Named Varieties. Cactus, Show. Fancy, Decorative, Single, Pompou, Colarette, &c., containing all the latest Foreign and American Introductions. List ou applica- tion. Palisades Nurseries, Sparklll, N. Y. HARDY PRIMULAS.—Sieboldil (Cortusoides). 12 Named Varieties. Elatior (Polyanthus Primrose), Vulgaris (Eiiglish Primrose), Veris Superba (Giant Cowslip). 2M:-inch pots, doz.. 85c.; 100, $0.00. Palisades Nurseries. Sparkill, N. Y. GENUINE Irish Shamrock, 2^ In. $4.00 per hundred, $35.00 per thousand; 250 at 1000 rate; GOc. per dozen by mail. Cash with order. Plants this year very fine. Order now. J. D. Harcourt's Son, Wapplngers Falls, N. Y. THOSE wishing flue mlsed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below: 1 1-2 Inch, to 2 Inches, $7.50 per 1000; 1 Inch to 1 1-2 Inches. $5.00 per 1000; 1-2 Inch, to 1 Inch. $3.00 per 1000; A few under 1-2 Inch, $5.00 per bushel. A. Brown, Ooloma, Wis. STOCK FOR SALE)— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock, $25. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100, $65. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co., Rochester. N. Y. CANNA8 KED AND SCABLET. Alphonse Bouvler, 6 tt ?2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Beaute Poitevine, 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Chas. Henderson. 4 (t 2.2j 100; 17.60 1000 Flamingo, 5 tt 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 J. D. Elsele, 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Premier, 3 ft 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 YELLOW WITH RED MARKINGS. Cinnabar, iVz ft $2.-^u iw; $20.00 1000 Florence Vaugban, 5 ft.... 2.2u luo; 17.50 1000 BED WIXH YELLOW MARKINGS. Mme. Crozy, 4 to 5 tt $3.00 100; $25.00 1000 Antoine Crazy, 5 to 6 ft... 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON. Paul MarQuani, 5 tt $2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Peachblow. 4 to 5 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Virginia, 4ii tt 2.00 lOO; 15.00 1000 WHITE. BRONZE FOLIAGE. Robusta, 6 to 8 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Sbenandoab, 4 to 5 tt 2.25 lOO; 17.50 lOLHj Grand Rouge. 10 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Blacli Beauty, 4 to 6 ft... 7.00 100; 00.00 1000 ORCHID-FLOWERING. Austria, yellow, 5 ft $2.00 100; $15.00 1000 Burbank, yellow. G to 6 ff.. 2.00 100; 15.0 1000 Italia, red, gold edge, 5 ft. 2.00 100;- 15.00 1000 WHITE SPOTTED ROSE, Pair Persian, 4 ft $2.00 100; $16.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $2.00 100; $16.00 1000 N. B. — These cannas are paclced 250 in a box and four boxes can be cieated together to make one case. Special price on large quantities of cannas made upon application. Send for my florists' seed, plant and bulb catalogue: it contains all you need. Order now, goods can be shipped any time you say. ARTHUR T, BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN, 342 WEST 14TH ST., NEW YORK. 440,000 large 4-year old Barr's Mammoth As- paragus roots, suitable for forcing or for out- door planting where it is desirable to cut the arat season. Price $1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1.000 or 20.000 for $100.00. Order at once, ground must be cleared. Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. TRITOMAS (Red Hot Poker).— Collection of New Sorts in 2i^-lnch pots. All will flower this year. IMckii, Ilufus. May Queen, R. C. Affourtit, Nobills. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. CoralUna, Pfitzerl, Uvaria Grandiflora. 2V3-incb pots., doz., 75c.; 100, $5.00 Palisades Nurseries. Sparkill, N. Y. 3000 Evergreens for sale to make room for other stock., WHITE PINE. 6 to 7 Ins. $3.00 per 100; 10 to 18 Ins. $7.00 per 100; 4 to fl ft. with balls. $60.00 per 100; Hemlock— 5 to S Ins. $3.20 per 100: 10 to 12 Ins. $4.50 per 100: 4 to 6 ft. with balls $70.00 per 100. Cash please. PIERCE NURSERY. Hart Street, Beverly Farms. Mass. STOCK WANTED WANTED— 1000 Paeonles, 5000 Jap Iris and young stock for lining out. H. J. Corfleld, Birmingham. Mich. WANTED — Rooted carnation cuttings, exchange for European stock. Correspondence invited. Coupland Bros.. Florists. Hessle. England. SITUATIONS WANTED A NO 1 designer and decorator wants position. First class references. John Berglund. 415 Warren St.. Bridgeport. Ct. SITUATION WANTED — As foreman, A No. 1 Rose grower and good gardener. Private or commercial. East preferred. Address P. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener on coun- try estate. 13 years' experience; reference. Single. American. Address P. E.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man in florist's store. A good salesman and maker- up. Ready to go to work at once. P. A., care The Florists' Excb ange. ____^_^_^^_^^ SITUATON WANTED — AS seed clerk, German, experience, young man 27 years old, who speaks and writes English. Address J. L., care The Florists' Exchange. GOOD GROWER, American, 35, married man, sober, capable and a hustler; wants position as foreman or charge of section. Well recom- mended. Address A. B.. care The Florists' Elx- change. SITUATION W*ANTED — Young man wishes a situation as assistant for general greenhouse work. Four years' experience in carnations and bedding plants. Address R. S.. care The Flor- ists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — With florist, nursery- man or landscape gardener for outside work, ornamental planting, bedding, etc. Reference as to character and ability. Address O. M.. care The Florists' Exchange. ^ SITUATION WANTED— Young man wishes good, steady position In greenhouses learning how to grow violets, roses, carnations and chrysanthemums. Address P. R., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Rose grower and florist, married. 35 years of age, A No. 1 American Beauty grower, carnations, violets and general plants. Best references. Address C. S., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Steady young man wishes position with private or commercial florist. Experience in greenhouse heating and repairing; willing to make himself generally useful. Address N. O., care The Florists' Ex- change^ SITUATION WANTED — By practical middle- aged florist, life experience growing roses, carnations, violets, chrysanthemums, decorative and bedding plants. Single, sober, state wagts and particulars. P. C, care The Florists' Ex- cbange. SITUATION WANTED — As foreman as grower of cut flowers and general line of plants. 23 years' practical experience in the trade. Aged 3S years. German, single man, sober and capa- ble of handling men. Address P. K.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Swede. gardener, seeks position in commercial greenhouse or private place. 30 years old, single. 10 years in business. 7 years in the last place. Address C. Anderson. c|o H. Wilkes, 323 W. 47th Street, New York City. SITXiATION WANTED — Gardener, head man, c^petent to take full charge of gentleman's place. Life experience In greenhouses. Land- scaping and vegetable garden. Single. French, 44. Address Gardener, 171 Somervllle, Main Street. New Jersey. SITUATION WANTED— French gardener, 31, single, sober, life in trade. Competent in finished work in greenhouses and outside. To take full charge of private place or assistant. First-class references. Apply R. T.. 156 Chris- topher Street, New York. SITUATION WANTED— German, well expe- rienced in landscape gardening, topography, modeling, computing area, looks out for a flrst- class and steady position on Installment of parks, etc. Please state wages. P. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener and florist, German, married, two children, wants situa- tion as manager or head gardener on gentle- man's estate. Up to date In all branches of the business. Fine experiences. Address C. R., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman on commercial or private place, competent to take full charge. German, aged 37. life time experience. Has been with last employer fe well recom- mended. Wages $45.00 per month, house and firewood. Address Geo. Stewart, "Tuxedo, New York. THREE good rose growers. State age, na- tionality, experience, married or single, with wages wanted, and send your recommendation in your first letter. Benjamin Dorrance, Dor- ranceton. Pa. WANTED — For a large private place, a first- class man as inside foreman. Must have European experience in some of the best places. Apply with copies of testimonials, to H.. c|o Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, an assistant in rose houses, one who Is capable to water and cut, etc., not afraid to work; willing and strictly sober. $10.00 per month and room. P. D., care ThL- Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young, energetic, sober and indus- trious man to take charge of hardy peren- nial department. State experience, qualifica- tions and salary desired. P. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — First-class greenhouse assistant, ex- perienced in growing palms, ferns, etc.. also bedding plants. Wages $50.00 per month and room, with advancement to the right man. P. H., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A steady, sober man, with some ex- perience, to take charge of small greenhouse, lawn, flower beds and vegetable garden. To a competent, willing man steady employment and good place. John C- Hatcher, Amsterdam, New York. A FIRST-CLASS retail florist, used to good trade, city experience. Good, decorator and designer, of pleasing address and good habits. State experience, references and salary ex- pected. B. U.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — By the 20th of March, an experi- enced grower of roses, carnations and gen- eral stock. Must be honest, sober and Industri- ous. $15.00 per week to begin with. State age and references. Address P. N., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. WANTED — For private place, a good, energetic young man who wishes to learn the florists' business, Scotch or German preferred, one who has some knowledge of the work. Steady posi- tion with good prospects for advancement. Ad- dress, C. S. Carr. Manager, Elm Grove, W. Va. SEEDSMAN WANTED — A flrst-class man, with thorough knowledge of fluwer seeds and ability to take charge of florist's orders. A permanent position with splendid opportunity for advance- ment. All replies treated strictly confidential. Address, W. S., Box 1607, New York. N. Y. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store In large city. Must be up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — Foreman, thoroughly experienced In the growing of the highest class of decora- tive plants, palms, ferns, etc.. also bedding plants for retail trade. Permanent postlon to an energetic, temperate and Industrious man with advancement. B. G. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — For a small country place, a hale, single man of 50 to 60, understanding gar- dening. Some person desiring a good home, good meals, and an easy place. Answers must state experience, wages asked, and give refer- ences. Address C. M.. care The Florists' Ex- change. WANTED— Foreman, thorouglily experienced in growing of the highest class of decorative plants, palms, ferns and cut flowers, also forc- ing of Easter stock. Good position to an energetic, temperate and industrious man and good salary. Apply P. T.. care The Florists' Exchange. \A'ANTED — An energetic, sober and industrious young man, as foreman, capable of growing the best class of decorative pot plants, palms, ferns, etc.; also bedding plants for retail trade. Wages $65.00 per month, with house or room. Advancement to the right man. P. G., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, an honest, sober and Indus- trious man (single preferred), understanding the care and management of orchids, cattleyas, Cypripediums. Dendrobiums, etc., as well as stove plants and general greenhouse work. Pri- vate estate, thirty miles from New York; wages $35.00. board and room. Address P. S., care The Florists' Exchange. AT one of the Largest Ornamental Nurseries, a young man acquainted with the growth and propagation of hardy Nursery Stock and the general management of such greenhouses (no cut flowers), also possessing good knowl- edge of Herbaceous and bedding plants. Ref- erences required as to cbarn''^*"" energy, and sobriety. State terms. A. B. C. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT ON account of sickness, a long estabUahed florist's business Is for sale. Inquire 11 Pal- metto St., Brooklyn. N. Y. WILL EXCHANGE or sell cheap 2000 feet 4- inch hot-water pipe, 5 ft. lengths, fur bedding or decorating plants or pots. W. Hamilton. Box 171, Wildwood. N. J. FOR SALE — Greenhouse establishment in Flori- da, stocked. cottage and outI)uilding8. modern improvements. Address, A. B. No 2, care The Florists' Exchange. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses, 24x200 feet; propagating house, 100 feet; pfitting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, eity water. High land, opposite Pouglikeepsie. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley. New York. FOR SALE — House, 7 rooms, steam heat, 1 stable, 5 greenhouses, steam heat, Kearney. N. J., 5 minutes from Erie R. R. depot, and 5 minutes from N. Y. trolley. .T. (}. Perry. Schuyler Avenue, Kearney. New .Jersey. FOR SALE— At a bargain, or to rent with option, on account of failing health, over 1300 feet of glass, newly benched last year. Large brick residence. For terms apply. Floral T. Howell. Pine Bush. New York. FOR SALE: — 22 acres. 5 greenhouaea. good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for descriptive circular. This will con- vince you. Address Box 311. West Grove. Pa. WANTED — To lease, with view of purchasing, range of modern rose houses, about 20,000 sq. ft., vicinity of New York or Philadelphia. ■ Must be in flrst-class condition. Communica- tions confidential. Florist. Box 97, Passaic, N. J. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouBe establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson, Admr.. 2394 MassachuBetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Masfi. FOR SALE Three Greenhouses 150 x 3 i feet, potting slied 9J X 22 feet, boiler room, Sq x 22 feet, built ab. -ut three years ago. practically new. Everyiblug In complete working order and stocked Onf* acre of land ; V of a mile from Railroad Station ; 18 milea from New York City. Address A. S., CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. MiMiti'in the FLorists' Exchange when writing. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business, established 1888, in one ot the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunlty for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a halt interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner tailing the other half. Z. A., care Flokists' Exohanoe. Mention Ttie Florists* Exchange when writing. March 3, 1906 The Plorists' Exchano-e^ 277 FOR SALE BOILER FOR SALE — One Kroeschell No. 5 boiler, ns good as new. used only three sea- snns, write for particulars and price. Will sell ilH-ii|t. John Lawi-ance. Ogdeiisburg. N. Y. W'ANTKI) — -Second - hand greenhouse material in ciii.d condition. I'/a and 2-inch pipe, boiler. :iii{i li;\24-ineb glass, etc. Write P. M., care 'I'hf I'lm-ists' Exchange. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SKVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 16 Hitcblnga at reduced cost, one 12 section Scollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lut- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. H. of N. .T.. .Tersey City. N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 14S9-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE P 1 1 M P^ Rider - EricsBon. Second - hand, from 940.00 up; all repairs; new ; cheap. other mabee; Dnil CDC 1 old up-rlgbt steam boiler, contains DUlLCnO 80 l^-iD. tubes. $26.00. One second hand No. 16 Hitchings Boiler. Good condltloD, $70. PIDC Qood serviceable seoond - hand, with rirC Threads; 21n.. 7 ots.; IH-in.. 6H cts.; IM-ln., 4ct8.: 1-in.. 3cts.; 2H ln.,10ct8.: 3 In., licts.; 4 in., lOots. New 2-in. Standard, fnll len^hs, with couplings, 8^ ots. ft. Old and new flttiiiKS and valves. CTnPl/C mnA nice New Economy, beet made OlUbKO anQ UICO no. l Threads. i^-ln..Min. 1-ln. pipe, fS.OO. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., IK-ln. 2-tn. pipe, 94.00. PIDC PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirC UUllCnO outs >6-ln.-l-In. pipe, $1.00 No. 2 cuts Mn.-2-lD. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES &.in'%1ps"^?.%'^-^ 24-lu. ^ps H-iti.~2H In. pipe. S2.40; i !^-ln.-3Hi-In. pipe. f4.76. i-ln., grips DIDC UICCC ^»v- ^o- 1 Hinged, grips H-ln.-3 rirC VIOCO In. pipe, $2.00. CADnCM UnCC ^«^- H-ln.. guaranteed lOOlbs. DHRULn nUOt pressure. 7^ ots. per ft.; H-ln. not guaranteed, 444 cts. per ft. Uni DCn QACU New. Cypress, 3-ft.x9 ft., from nUI-DtU OHOn 75 ots. up; glazed, complete, from 91.B0 up. Beoond-hand, a« good as new, complete, at 91.26 and $1.00 each. DAniATflDC Steam, as good as new. all sizes, nAUIAlUno ftbout 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per column. New American 10x12 8lDgle91.70 per box ; 12x12 sinRle $1.75 per box ; 10x12. 12x12. 10x15 B D..$2 40 per box ; 12x14, 12x20. 14x14, 14x20 B. D.. $2 55 per box ; 16x18, 18x18. $2.80 per box ; 18x24 B. D., $3.00 per box. Get our prices on New Gnlf Cypress Bnlld- Ing Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil, White L,ead. Futty, Paint, Points, etc. GLASS M ETROPOI-ITAN ATERIAU CO. I398-I4D8 Mslropolllan Avenge. BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Carlson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY C. G. acoLLAT, Mgr. Established 48 Tears Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. NARCISSUS >"° DAFFODILS For Forcing and Outdoor Planting. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va MeDtloD the Florlsta" ESxchange when writing. r. D o.i . /LLUST/^ATEO caTALoque. - 1 D A H UI AS Roots in any quantity. David Herbert & Son SuccosBors to L. K. PEACOCK INC., ATCO, N.J. Pittsburg. News Jottings. Tuesday, Marcli 6, is the date of tlie next meeting of the Florists' Club, and it should be an interesting one; the subject will be "Roses," and a good exhibit is promised from the growers. The Holland bulb men have been quite numerous visitors of late. Among the many were J. H. Bock- mann, of the Holland Bulb Company; J. C. Hillenbrand, of the General Bulb Company, and H. Van Zonneveld, of Van Zonneveld Brothers cS: Phillips, (if S.tssenlieim. Among the Growers. A visit to Blind Bx-others' greenhouses at West View, about a hall^ hour's ride by electric car from the city, showed things in good shape. Cut flowers are mainly grown tor the firm's stores. Four houses of good size were filled with roses, such as Bride, Bridesmaid, Killarney, Rich- mond and American Beauty. Of the latter one house is grown, and the plants were in fine shape, promising a good cut for Easter. Richmond is doing well, considering the small plants received last year, and the heavy propagation for plants, of which a goodly number was sold. Killarney is a favorite and is doing well. The principal market sorts of carnations are grown in several houses besides lilies and bulbous stock, also a small lot of bedding plants. Blind Brothers, although only two years in the store trade, have made great progress in that time, operating a fine store in the city, a market stand for plants and cut flowers, another store on the .South Side, with con- servatory attached; and a good range of glass houses. The fuel used for heating by steam in the greenhouses is natural gas, supplied from the large mains by a six-inch line, giving plenty of volume, also suflScient pressure. The burners are of the very best, af- fording perfect combustion. The boiler house is of good size for stor- ing coal in case of gas shortage. A fine barn was built last year to ac- commodate ten horses. The firm has eight in use now, and storage capacity for several carloads of feed. Three brothers are in the firm. Henry has charge of the store, and George and Edward have charge of the green- houses. E. C. REINEMAJSt. Detroit. News Items. Edward A. Fetters had a novel decoration tor Washington's Birth- day. It consisted of an American flag as a background, with a Jerusalem cherry tree, cut down, in the center of the window and a hatchet lying beside it. Hermann Theimann, dahlia special- ist, Owosso, Mich., visited Detroit last week. Gust H. Taepke has the material on the ground adjoining his McCellan avenue plant tor the purpose of erecting three houses, each 28 by 175 feet, to contain tour benches each five feet wide. Club News. , ^. . The regular meeting of this club was held Wednesday, February 21, and was fairly well attended. Herman Knope was present after a long siege of sickness. The busi- ness was gone through rapidly and the balance of the tim3 given over to Dodson and Larsen, engineers of this town, who appeared before the club some tinie ago and i^ave a talk on the forced system of hot water. The club members have become in- tensely interested in this system. Mr. Dodson read some communications he had received in favor of his sys- tem for greenhouse heating. Mr. Lar- sen showed several pictures illustra- tive of their system of hot water heat- ing, showing pump, motor and piping. William B. Brown was appointed third member of the committee of growers for the purpose of talking over the possibility of establishing their own prices. Mr. Brown repre- sents the retailers and is to co-operate with the growers. The members next turned their attention to the question box. The first question was how to get rid of snails. Henry Fruck, Grosse Point, stated that he found a mixture of bran and Paris Green slightly mois- tened and thrown around the pl.aces infested a very good remedy. This, however, must be done at night as the snail, like the angle worm, feeds only at that time. The next question was: "Are ce- ment benches good for iirnpiigating'"' j\s George A. Rackhan is the only Detroit man having a cemens propa- gating bench, he answered the ques- tion. He said that he knew of nothing better, as everything root.s. Cement held the heat so well that it was pos- sible to shut oft the iiipes in the middle of the day without putting yourself in danger of lo.sing a plant. Frank Holznagel .said that his ideal bench was one built deep enough to put about ten inches of crushed .'-■tone in the bottom so as to hold the heat and at the same time serve for drain- age. The condition of Harrisii lilies was also discussed at length. J. F. Sulli- van, who is a large bulb grower, said that he had lost fully half of his en- tire Harrisii stock this year. Herman Knope, who has charge of John Breit- meyer's Sons' Mack avenue plant, stated that the loss at his place was over 35 per cent. Other smaller growers also reported heavy losses. The secretary read a communica.- tion from the S. A. F. O. H. asking for some question to be looked into at their next annual meeting. Tlie club talked of submitting the Har- ri.sii lily question to the society, and try to have American growers agree not to buy any of these bulbs for the period of one year, tw see if it Wou'.d bring about a change. It is believed by the Detroit Florists' Club that American growers get diseased stock, and by refusing it altogether the bulb growers would finally wake up t) the fact that they could not aez along without us. J. P. Sullivan reminded the club that the time was ripe to secure a date for their annual outing. It was moved and seconded that all trade paper representatives should have the liberty of attending the club meetings and getting such material as the club deemed worthy of publi- . cation. E. A. Scribner brought out the advisability of a drop tube water tube boiler for greenhouse heating. It was agreed that such a boiler would not serve the purpose, as soft co!i! would block up the small openiii?s between the flues so rapidly that it would be impossible to obtain a draft. HARRY. Chicago Latest News. William Graft, of Graff Broth- ers, Columbus, O., arrived on Tues- day and was welcomed by his old associates. The tru.stees of the Florists' Club have obtained the use of the hall on the flfth floor of the Atlas Building, recently vacated by Joseph Ziska, for the carnation exhibition on March 8. Entries should be made to E. F. Win- terson who is manager of the exhibi- tion. Iv. Coatsworth, who is spending the week at New Castle and was intend- ing to be at Peoria on Saturday, will return direct to Chicago. The meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association scheduled for March 3 at Peoria has been post- poned until March 9. W. K. WOOD. Minneapolis. News Notes. R'ice Brothers wholesale flor- ists report good business, between the city and country trade. The Rosarv report a, good week's trade; they handle large quantities of bulbous stock. Patthey & Thompson have dissolv- ed partnership: the business will be continued bv Mr. Thompson. PAUL. Cromwell, Conn. A recent visitor was William Hage- mann. of New York. Over 100,000 rose plants have al- ready been grafted on to the manetti stock, at A. N. Pierson's, and the work is still in progress. The season has been unusually favorable, and the young plants are looking well. A. N. Pierson was unable to leave this week, as he intended, to join his family in Bermuda. It is uncer- tain now when he will go. H. OMAHA, NEB. — Arrangements are making for a flower show to be held here some time in November next. TORONTO. — Business continues ac- tive. Stock is good .and generally fairly plentiful. Bulbous flowers are in over supply. Narcissus in many varieties are to be seen all over the town, and prices are very unsteady; in many cases the dealer can have the stock for what he likes to offer. Trumpet Major will hardly sell at any figure. The carnations offered are very good; and some extra flne roses are to be had. Some of the violets coming in are Inferior; the hot sun does not improve their color. Fine lilac and azaleas are offered, also good cinerarias and Primula obconica. All our retailers have been busy the past week with dinner and reception decorations. Considerable numbers of plants have been used both at rublitf receptions and large store Spring openings. There was a good meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association last week. John H. Dunlop gave an interesting account of the Boston meeting of the American Carnation Society, and some ideas for a success- ful convention here next year. It was decided to buy cups for those who won them at the chrysanthemum show last Fall. The secretary re- ported that our carnation meeting had been a decided success. The as- sociation passed a vote of thanks to all who had sent stock for that meet- ing. The Horticultural Society was asked and has promised to help make the A. C. S. gathering here next year a first-class one. Messrs. Lampert & McArthur, who started a florist store here a few weeks ago, have failed. THOS. MANTON. 278 The Florists' Exchange CANNAS AND OXHBR S E A. S O N A B I, K STOCK. CANNAS— All the standard varietiee, includ- ing Beaute Poitevine, Chas. Hendetf^on, Qaeen Charlotte, Florence Vaughan. etc., two to three eves. S25.01I per 1000. Black Beauty, $8.00 per 100. GBEVIttEA BOBBSTA (Silk Oak), 6 in. high, $3.00 per 100. BEOONIA METALLICA, $3.00 per 100 GLOXINIA, named colors. $1.00 per 100 AuarRANTHES— 4 varieties. S2.60 per 100 COLEUS— 10 varieties, $!.00 per 100. BODGAINVILLEA GLABRA SAN- D ERIAN A-$I.O0 per lOO. BIBISCDS PEACBBLOW— $3.00 per 100. TIJBBROCS ROOTED BKGONIA8:— Named Colors, double $5.00 per 100 single 3.00 •* Mixed " double *.00 " " single 2.50 ■* " PINK and WHITE MAMAN COCHKT KOSES, $3,00 per 100. CLOTHILDB SOUPERT ROSE, S3.00 per ICO. AZALEA MOLLIS, bushy plants full of buds, 12 tu 16 inches high, $4.00 per doz., SSO.OOperlCO; 16 to 18 Inches high $5.00 per doz., SlO.OOperlOO BHOOODENURONS (Grafted) in named varieties, 20 in. plants, $9.00 per doz.. $70.00 per 100; 24 inch plants, $12.00 per doz. $90.00 per 100. BABr RAMBLER ROSES, 2i4 in. pot stock, $8.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. THE STORRS $c HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention Tbe FlorlstB' Bxcbanse wben wrltlDg. Chicago. News Notes. The Retail Florists' Association held its monthly meeting at Handel Hall on Thursday evening ot last week and was largely attended. A feeling o£ good fellowship prevailed and the principal point of discussion was the best means to elevate and advance the interests of the retailer. One essential point was the abolition of the placards calling attention to low prices of necessarily a cheap grade of goods so frequently displayed in store windows. At the next meet- ing on March 2 2 it is expected that business of an important nature will be presented. B. F. Winterson, who was appointed manager ot the carnation exhibition ot the Florists' Club to be held in this city on March 8, Thursday of next week, is prepared to receive entries, and any flowers shipped to him at 4 5 Wabash avenue will be properly staged and cared tor. C. W. McKellar is now offering a choice cutting of the novelty fancy stock. Beauty of Nice, which is very pleasing and meets with a ready sale. William Scott, who recently left the foremanship of plant A. at Poehl- mann Brothers' Morton Grove houses, has taken a half interest in the estab- lishment of William Cunningham, Grand Rapids, Mich., and states that improvements and enlargements will be made in the houses at an early date. All members and friends of the Florists' Club should remember the meeting on Thursday evening next which will be of interest to all, but especially so to the devotees of the carnation. Fred Frillman, for the past six years book-keeper Jor Poehlmann Brothers, having charge of tlie ac- counts both at the Chicago store and the Morton Grove greenhouses, died on Tuesday night of last week after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Friday. The organization of the wholesale florists of this city is practically an accomplished fact, and before many days incorporation forms will have been coinplied with. This is a matter which has been long under consider- ation and, while the plans in no way contemplate ideas which are even suggestive of trust principles, it is be- lieved that by the unanimous carry- ing out of more modern mercantile methods by the entire trade, the busi- ness here can be reformed and placed on a much more satisfactory basis, which will eventually evolve great benefits to the entire wholesale and retail trade. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Vaughan are in the Southland for a change from Lake Michigan's fogs. The Chicago Rose Company are constantly receiving supplies and the store has taken on more than the up- to-date style. From the greenhouses the roses are improving in quality, and are now shipped in twice daily. E. B. Petersen, of Denver, Colo- i-ado, arrived in Chicago on Monday with the object of purchasing mater- ial for an enlargement to his green- houses and also for a little recreation, it being the first time in twenty-six years that he has passed the borders of the Centennial State. It is but fair to print the fact that when recent charges of unfaithful- ness were published against Elois Frey, head gardener at the Lincoln Park greenhouses and the writer was looking for information, not neces- sarily for publication, there was not a member of the trade, where Mr. Frey is justly appreciated, but said in effect "It may be so, but they have got to prove it before I will be- lieve it." Francis J. Cummins, president of the Lincoln Park Board, exonerates Mr. Frey with the words; "The accusations are abso- lutely false. At our last meeting the board adopted resolutions endorsing thoroughly Mr. Frey's work since he has been with us, and he has not only our confidence but all the as- sistance we can afford him." The charges originated from a discharged employee. J. B. Deamud Company is the new sign at 51 Wabash avenue, the piMn- cipal stockholders of t"he corporation being John B. Deamud, president and treasurer, and William P. Kyle, vice- president, while Miss. Florence Bm- mett. so well known as the faithful bookkeeper before the incorporation, is secretary of the new company. The "House of Deamud" is too well known to need further delineation, and the acquisition of the interest and ser- vices of Mr. Kyle, who for the past eleven years has been connected with Kennicott Brothers Company, must give further assurance of continued prosperity and success. Mrs. Phil Schupp, since the death of her father, J. A. Budlong, for a change of scene, has taken quite an extended tour through Cuba, accom- panied by her friend. Miss Helen Chandler. On their return the ladies visited Mobile, Pass Christian, and New Orleans during the Mardi Gras. P. J. Hauswirth leaves on Sat- urday, officially, accompanied by George Asmus, to attend the execu- tive committee meeting of the S. A. F. O. H. at Dayton, Ohio. Paul Berkowitz, Philadelphia, ar- rived here on Sunday on one of hi.s "trips around the circle," in which he is accompanied by his wife. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayers- dorfer & Company, had been here for some days previous and left on Mon- day for the Pacific Coast. Lloyd Vaughan of Vaughan & Spejry left on Saturday to enjoy the pleasures of the Mardi Gras. WILLIAM K. WOOD. CHICAGO. — The greenhouses of John Burling, on the Ridge road, near Hudson avenue, were badly damaged by fire February 16. A bucket bri- gade was formed but was unable to stay the progress ot the flames. The damage to the !?!ass roofs of adjoin- ing greenhouses, steam pipes, flowers, plants and vegetables, together with the burned building, will amount to $2000. KAISERIN ROSES Very fine grafted Kaiserin for immediate delivery, out of 2 1-2 in. pots, ready to shift. — ^rlte for prices. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. .\tention the Florists' IQxchange when writing. Grafted Brides AND BRIDES7VYH IDS $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per R. T. McGORUM, Natick, Mass, MenMon the Florlata* Exchange when writing. A.IVJ I THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large floweriog fancy colors. Good strong plants tor cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by eipresB ; 60 cts. per HH) by mall. Large stocky plants In bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per 100 ; extra fine ; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per ounce. Cash with order. "-"aM^^SflothportpConn. Orower of tbe Finest Panales. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. E.g.iENiiiiies, PANSIES From our well-known strain, the bpst in the market, strong plants, $1.5U per 600 ; $2.50 per 1000 nil^lF^ (Bellls). Fine plants, UAI9IC9 $2 00perl000. FORGET-ME-NOT ^^tl^'o^er looo GERANIUMS °"' "' ^>- '"."/^io per loo. I FTTIICF Boston Market, Grand Rapids, "-"-■ ■ •-'^■- $1.00 per 1000; 6,000 (or $1.00. TOMATO PLANTS ^'.^Te^Too^.'^ '°- J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Ready Now. 3000 E. H.Trego 1000 Telegraph 1500 Peter Henderson 2500 Ricard 2500 Heteranthe 2500 Jauljn Per 100 Per 1000 $2.0(1 SW.no .. i.ftn 20.00 ■2..™ 2n.m . }.M V2.M i.iT 10.00 l.'ill 12.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Strong three im-h \H.t si. irk ;it *l,fKi iier 100. CARNATIONS Ne.^t lot ready Marcli 2ilth at reduced prices. Send fur list. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention TTie Florists' Exchange when wi'lug. GERANIUM PLANTS Young, thrifty and grown roomy. Nutt, Doylo, Ricard. Bruantl. Buchner, Perbins. Poitevine, $tS.bU per 1,000. Mixed and Nntt, $1.40 per 100. GLADIOLI— Oroff'a fine Mixtures, 75c. per 100. ^^£\U ^ZM I ^ Strong, Red's. Yellow's ■ VVI l~BJ^and Gold-edged, $6.0P. ^'' ^^ ■- ■" ^^ ^-^ Fancy. $5.00 per 1000. Giant, $1.00 per 100, The two last in many kinds, all of the brightest showy colors. Coleusplftnts price H more. Pleniy of G. Berlder and Fan«'y. Terms, cash with the order. List free. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa Mention The Florists' Exchange wh^n writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong 2*4 In. pots Qeo. S. Kalb, IVtarie Llger, Mrs. Barkley Queen, U.OO per 100. CheltonI, Nellie Pocket, Percy Plumridge. C. J. Salter, Wm. Duckbam, Harry Sinclair, tS.OO. Cnsli wltli order. L. E, MARQUiSEE, Syracuse, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Elschange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R C, S2.no per JOO; Halliday, Jonas, Polly Rose, Golden Nugget, White Ivory, Pink Ivory. LOBELIA, C. P. conipai-ta and German stocks a specialtv. GOc. I'or PMl. BAUDISGH & HUMMEL, 537 Fulton Street, Union Hill. N.J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Best CliiyiiaDtlieniuniii ROSIERE, the only early pink. Can be cut Oct. mtli and larger than the rest. $25.00 per 1 00. Excellent Stock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unexcelled for Cut FIouLTs. .Single Stem Pots, Bush, etc. All points in its favor. Strong Young Plants, $35.00 per 100. We have SEVEN other grand sorts ;it same Itrieo, Our catalogue describes. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Florists' Exchange vhen writing. DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. Parnatinnc From pots, for planting in Chrysan UdlllaUUIId themum benches. Boston Marke and a few Dorothy and variegated varieties, 10c. PinorariaC Large healthy plants, & to 6 Inch pots UlllCiaiiad in bud and bloom. 20c. UnrySdnthBinilinS aing. Appleton, yellow and white BonnaffoD, Maud Dean, Black Hawk, Jones, 60c. per doz. ; 5c. each. Primula Obconica j5°c!KiSrpo°"?oc'!"""°' Cyclamen Plants ^-[n.^X^l 'SuSff'Ji'-- F. B. RINE. Lewisburg, Pa. UentloD Tbe Florlats' ExchaDge when writlDg. AZALEAS-FOR EASTER Full of Buds, 10 to 12 In. GOc. each „ ,, 12 to 14 in. 75c. each 14tol6in.tl.00each Primula Obconica, 4 In. with five to ten branches In flower, $S.OO per 100, Cinerarias in bud and flower. 4 In. $S 00 per 100. C. WHITTON. City St., Utlca, N. Y. Mention the FLorists' Elxchange when writing. GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, sis.oo Write for Prospectas VIOtET Ci;i.T17RE, I.so XHE BEATHER, I.50 AMERICAN CARMATIOM, 3.50 PLANT CVLTVRE. I.OO HOVSE PLANTS, Clotta I.OO " " paper .50 RESIDENTIAI. SITES. S.50 TELEORAPH CODE, a.50 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane S; , New York ^feDtlotl the Florigta' JSrchflpgre when wrltlpg. 2,000 CLECHOIMA German Ivy and Double Yellow Nasturtiums, ■2i inch pots $2.00 prr hiindrcl. k'ni.d stoeky strong plants. iCOHANZIE CARNATION CO. NEW LONDON, CONN. UentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small Plants. 9^.00 per 1000. Asp. Sprengerl, Sin. pots Ozalia Florlbnuda Rosea per 100 .50 10 var. fine plants, 3 1-3 In. pots 1,35 Coleus ready in March 1.50 Asp. PlunaosuB, ready in March CASH OR C. O. D. per 100 93.00 3.00 3.00 JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Ifeatlon Hie Florlsta* Exchange wben writing. March 3,190« The Hlorists' Hxchange 279 A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. ROSES. We have always male a specialty of roses, both grafted and own root. In tact, we were the first to introduce In this country, Tea rosea grafted on manettl stock. Much of our grafting Is di>Q6 Co onler. and tor that reason we ask our customers to notify us as early as possible of their wants, that we may reserve for them satisfactory stock. We began grafting In December, and are prepared to book orders now. It Is an undoubted fact that the plants grafted earlier are the best. Grafted Stock. From ly^ inch Pots. KEL,L,A.It.NI*:V. $20perl00; $160 perl.OOO. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 perl.OOO. Richmoml. $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1,000. Liberty. |20.00 per 100. regardless of number Rosalind Orr Englisli. |20.00 per 100; $150.00 ordered. per 1.003. Etoilft De France. $20.00 per 100. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2^i inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Klllarney. $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per l.UOO Standard Ivory, Franz Deepen Bridesmaid Bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Meteor La Detroit. Rosalind Orr Englisli. $90.00 per 1.000. $10.00 per 100: Varieties. Souvenir du President Carnot. madam Holste. Madame Caroline Testout Golden Gate Mrs. Plerpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2V4 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100 ; $120.uO per 1.000 ; tor A No. 1 stock ; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 inch pots $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 '-i inch pots, tS.OO per 100 ; $75.00 per 1.000 ; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April. May and June deliveries, Maman Cochet. A magniflcent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. ColorTery bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2^4 Inch p"ta. $15.00 per 100. MmeNorbert Levavasseur. (The Baby Rambler.) An ever-blooming dwarf Orlmson Rambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2}i Inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen ; $17.50 per 100 ; $42.50 per 250. CARNATIONS. we offer these special prices, from this date OD carnation rooted cuttings guaranteed flrst- class stock, of the following choice varlelles. WHITE Queen Loaise. The most profitable carnation we have ever grown. $2.0U a 100; $18.00 a 1000. "White LawRon. $3 BO per 100; $3fl.00 per 1000. Lady Boantiful. Si.t'O per 100; $35.00 per 1000. PINK Enchantress. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Fair Maid. (2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. Lawson, ?2.50 per liiO; $20.00 per 1000. Nelson Fisher. $t.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per lOOO. CRIMSON Gov. Roosevelt. $2.50 par 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Octoroon. $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Dahelm. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SCARLET Red L:iw8on. Ours Is a much better scarlet than Is usually sold for Red Lawson. |5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED. Mrs. M. A. Patten. $3.00 s 100; $25.00 a 1000. Variegated Lawson. $S.00 a 100; $50.00 a 1000- CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND SCAKCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Cahuzac. Meretham Tellow. Pink. Marlon Ne^fell. All mid-season. From 2|.i in. pots, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2 '4 In. poly, $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per ICOO. Rooted cuttings, $ J.OO per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. White. Early— George 8. Kalb. Polly Rose, wlllowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mrs. H. Robinson. Nlveus. Alice Byron. Late- Mrs. McArthur. W. H. Ohadwick. Pink. Early— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Ptnk. Ivory, J. K Shaw, Adela Mrs. Perrln, A J. Balfour, Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Llger. Late —Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Yellow, Early— Monrovia. Mid-Season.— G. Pitcher, Col D. Appleton, Golden Gate. Late— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. Rieman. Red. OulllngJordil. Bronze. Kate Broomhead. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Indianapolis. The State Florists' Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. March 6. E. G. Hill will ad- dress the members on his recent trip to Europe. Final arrangements will be made for holding a Spring show on April 9, at which both plants and cut flowers will be exhibited. A printed list will be sent to the trade later. The committee in charge of ■the show comprises such well-known florists as A. F. J. Baur. Henry Rie- man, George B. Wiegand, so success is assured. Henry Rieman intends replacing some of his old houses with new ones and adding additional houses during the coming season. Francis Carson, bookkeeper for Bertermann Brothers Company, for many years, has accepted a position as expert for a local corporation. He will be succeeded by Harry Jones. John Grande is bringing fine Har- risii lilies to Tomlinson Hall Market. Washington's Birthday celebrations did not call for many flowers this year. A number of Camellia japonica plants, bearing artificial cherries, made excellent imitation cherry trees; they sold fairly well. I. B. St. Louis. News of the Week. Next Thursday afternoon the Florists' Club will hold its annual rose meeting. President Ammann is looking for a record-breaking at- tendance, for at least 75 per cent, of the membership to be present. W. J. Pilcher spent a day in Belle- ville the past week calling on the trade. Mr. Burrows, the other mem- ber of the firm, left for Peoria, 111., on Saturday, for a few days' business. Harry Rieman, who has charge of the Michel Plant and Bulb Company's store, Maryland avenue, reports busi- ness very good. A fine display of blooming and decorative plants Is to be seen here. The Ellison Floral Company had a number of receptions last week which kept them very busy. As yet they are undecided about their new loca- tion in the West End; It has been rumored that they will locate down town on Broadway and St. Charles street. Fred H. Weber, at Boyle and Mar- land avenues, is making an attractive display of fine blooming plants in his show house; he reports a good deal of social work the past week. The branch store of the Eggling Floral Company is opened at the cor- ner of Delmar and King's Highway, with a very attractibe window display. C. C. Sanders is making prepara- tions for a fine lot of blooming plants for the local trade for Easter; every- thing at both places Is in fine shape, Mr. Sanders says. Dr. Halsted, of Belleville, was over the past week and reported he Is FEUmi OOe SPEIilTT CIBOTIUM SCHIEUEI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in beat growing condition. 3 in., $30.00; 4 in., $50.00; 5 In.. $70.00 per 100. For larger specimens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, best stock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties, 200.000 plants in stock, 2»4 in. pots. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In. , $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantunaCuneatDm, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy plants. 2H In., $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000; 4 in. $12.00 per 100; 6 in., $20.00 per 100. Asparairna Plumosus Nanns, large plants In 4 in. pots. In best condltJ'^n, flS.OO per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from our own stock, 35c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz. Anderson &. Chrlstensen, Short Hills N.J Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Scottli, 2y, In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2y, In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. building a new residence (near the greenhouses) for his son Kester, who was recently married. All the old greenhouses will soon be replaced by new ones of modern style. Henry Edmunds, of Belleville, was in Peoria, HI., the past week, attend- ing the funeral of his brother. Robert Thompson, who is building four new houses for John Steidle, at Central, Mo., reports they will soon be completed. Mr. Thompson has a number of new houses to build this Spring and Summer. Robert J. Scott, who has quite a reputation as a plant grower, is su}^- plying the local trade with some ex- tra fine blooming plants. Tonight (Monday) the Florists' League bowlers will play a match of three games with the Juniors, the older club giving them 20 handicap per man. Ed. Gerlach is captain of the Juniors. The florists have now bowled 6 3 games in the City League, and have averaged 826 per game. The standing of the boys is as fol- lows: Ellison, 174; Beyer, 169; Mein- hardt, 166; Beneke, 164; Kuehn, 162; Lohrenz, 150. There are still 33 games to be played before the season ends. ST. PATRICK. LOS ANGELES, CAL. — Articles of incorporation have been filed by the Southern California Horticultural So- ciety. The following are the direc- tors: Walter Raymond, of Pasadena; J. G. Morley, John W. Walters, H. W. O'Melveny, Fred H. Howard, F. H. Wright and E. H. Rust, of Los Ange- les. The society is capitalized at $50,- 000, of which $15 has been subscribed In three equal shares by Walter Ray- mond, John W. Walters and H. W. O'Melveny. IN USE SINCE 1888 HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST For Mildew and Blight on Carnations, Roses or Violets Says Wallace Gomersall, of West Nyack, N. Y. : "I have recommended it to many gardeners, and so far my acquaintances have found it very valuable. In com- mon with gardeners and florists, I have found it of great value in checking the KuBt on carnations. It is not expensive to use. for by using in air bellows it diffuses itself everywhere, and is, in my judgment, a valuable every day article." How to Use Qrape Dust for Violets, etc., in the Greenhouse. Fill the house with dust as soon as the plants are set, j and let it settle over the plants, or put one pound to a pail of water and spray it finely over everything, plants, ground, ' benches, etc. Spores are likely to settle anywhere about and prevention is the best remedy. Its fineness, its relia- bility, and it great diffusiveness combine to make QRAPE DUSi" take the highest rank as a popular and economical Fungicide. •■^t-m- ^®-Put up in 5 and 10 lb. packages at 7 cents per lb. ; also in 25 lb. bags, 100 lb. kegs, and in barrels of 200 lbs net. Kept in stock and sold by the leading seedsmen in America, USE "SLUG SHOT" FOR SOW BUQS, ETC. Fishkill-on-the-HQdson NEW YORK Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot WorKs, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Plants Latania Borbonica, 2H In. pota, $3. CO; Sin. $6.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $5.00 each. Keutia Belmoreana and Fosteriana, 2}4 in. potB, $8.00; 3 in.. $16 00; 6 in.. $50.00 per 100; 8 in. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.75 to $35.00 each. Areca Lutescens.S ln.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 6 In., $1.00 each and upward. Pandauus Ctille. 21n. pots. »3.00; 4 in.. $20.00 per LOO. Dracsena Indivisa, 5 In. pots, $15.00; 6 in., $25.00 per 100. Phoenix Red inata, 6 in. pots, $35.00 per 100. Phfenlx CanarienBifl, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. FicuB Elastioa, 4 in. pots, $25.00; 5 In.. $40.00; 6 In., $66.00 per 100. Araucaria Kxcelsa, 6 in. pots. $85.00 per 100, Boston and I'lersonl, 4 in. pots, $16 00; 5 In.. $26.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Com- pacta, 3 In. pots. $8.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. PlantB iu Flue Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florlats* Eyohnnge when writing. PTERIS TREMULA Fiiio plants in 1 in. pots, with 5 to 7 wull rlovi.l(ipe(l fronds. ICc. packed in pots if desire.l. Yon will make no mistake if yon order a few of these i>lanfs to t;row on. R G. HANFORD. NOR^VALK, CONN. Mention The Florists' Eschange when wrUlug. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. Grand value In $1.00, SI. 60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, «'^^S11?.,* Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Keap St., Greenhouses. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS A good vartety of the right kinds tor filling fern dishes, etc., 2^ Inch, $3.00 per 100. KEKTIA BELMOREAMA, 6 Inch fine stock, 2 feet high, 50 cts. each; 4 Inch, 26 cts. each. B0ST01>< and PIERSOBi PERMS, 2ii Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ASSORTED f grns [or Jardinieres. Good Bushy Plants In nil the bestvarletles, 21,4 in. pots $8.00 per 100; *25. per 1000 ; 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100; f 55.00 per 1000; F. N. ESKE8EN, Madison, N. J. .Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. THE HTV^eRICHN CKRNHTION Price, $3.50. Sand for S-npIo Paas A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-8 OU^NE STREET, NEW YORK 280 The Plorists' Hxchange REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— The cut flower busi- ness held up fairly well until Monday, then a quietness seemed to prevail over the wholesale region. This was not unexpected, however, as with the coming of Lent, on Wednesday, the decrease in business was natural. Al- ways at this time there is a falling off of trade which continues for ten davs to two weeks. American Beauty roses, owing to their scarcity, are still quoted at 75c. for the best. However, what will hap- pen in the next ^ew days no one can tell. Of Bride and Bridesmaid no scarcity is felt, and prices have al- ready begun to decline: severe cuts were made in the number one grades on Monday. Carnations are also weakening ma- terially, and prices are on the down- ward grade. Such varieties as it was possible to get 4c. for a week ago are not bringing more than 3c., and. many of them are sold at 2i^c. L*ilies are plentiful and prices are anything but firm. The same remark applies to callas, sweet peas, freesia and lilac. Lily of the valley is quite plentiful, and as is usual there are several grades of it in the market. Some sell as low as $1 per 100: others will occasionally bring $4, Bulbous flowers are almost a glut, and now that supplies have begun to come in from the South, fixed prices are almost un- known. Violets continue to sell fairly well, although there has been no ad- vance in values. Smilax, asparagus and maiden-hair fern are also clear- ing out satisfactorily at the same prices, as have prevailed for several ■n'eeks. CHICAGO. — The individual state- ments of the shippers in this center, since our last writing, have, with more or less daily variation, been of a sat- isfactory nature, though some lines are slightly overdone. Tlie business may be said to be practically normal. The demand from New Orleans for the Mardi Gras festivities was good, though, as a whole, it is not thought to be quite up to what was expected, judging by previous years though the shippers claim to be satisfied with the general run of business from ail direc- tions. Local trade with the retailers has been uncertain, nearly all the dealers seen reporting some good days and some bad ones with a very general run of falling trade the latter part of last week. This week opened more favor- ably. Taken in lines it may be said that roses with improving quality and in- creasing quantity are nearly holding their own in price, the market cleaning up pretty thoroughly every day at fig- ures as quoted last week with but slight alteration. Carnations have run a little heavier, a good many not finding a ready mar- ket even at lower prices; the quantity arriving daily has considerably in- creased, with no appreciable augmen- tation in the demand. Bulbous stock is generally in rather over supply, a sale not being found for all that is offered: especially does this apply to single tulips, freesias, Paper White narcissus and daffodils. The receipts of green goods are not over abundant in any line, while the demand readily consumes all that ap- pears on the market.' W. K. W. BOSTON.— There has not been the activity the past few days that helped to make a good market in the pre- vious two weeks. Roses are in better supply than they have been for some time. American Beauty, however, continue scarce, especially the best grades. Mme. Abel Chatenay is more plentiful than at any time this sea- son. Kiltarney. Richmond and Welles- ley, are »11 to be had in fair quanti- ties and are all popular varieties. The stock of Bride and Bridesmaid is bet- ter than it has been, and the quality has improved greatly. Carnations are more abundant than last week, but prices have not dropped to any extent so far. Tjilies are in in- creased supply; prices remain the same. Bulbous stock of all kinds Is rather druggy. T^ily of the valley sells well; and violets are very plentiful and the good prices of last week have fallen. j, w. D. PITTSBURG.— Last week trade ap- peared to be satisfactory to all; quite a few society affairs created a good demand for flowers. Stork is in good supply, but prices are still rather stiff. Good roses bring IFJc: carnations from ?4 up. Bulbous stock, at from 3c up IS quite plentiful. Lilv of the valley* of good quality, brlnsr So. Tulips La Reine and other varieties, sell fairly well. Lilac is more abundant and lower in price. John Bader is cutting a nice lot at present. E. C R ST. LOUIS, MO. — The past week was a busy one. The approach of Lent al- ways means plenty of w^eddings. re- ceptions, and other social events. Most of this work is done by the up-town florists who have their stores in the fashionable district, ^vhile the down- town florists have all the transient and funeral trade. Number one stock, last week, was very scarce, and first and second grades brought good big prices, especially roses; this stock cleaned up daily, with nothing left for shipping orders, which were numerous. Any- thing good in Bride and Bridesmaid brought lOc. ; extra Richmond $12 to J15 per 100. American Beauty, fancy long, $5 to $6 per dozen. It looked as though all the plants of the rose grow- ers ^'ere off crop at the same time. Carnations sold w^ell. with plentv ii^ the market for all demands. More Enchantress were received than of any of the others, with fannv grade up lo $4 per 100. Mrs. T. W. Lawson and Prosperity at same price. White had a great call owing to much funeral work, with which everybody seemed to be busy. Violets had a big run all week, and there ■^yere plenty for ajl demands; the stock was of pxceptionally fine quality. Those coming from Kirkwood had the call over all others, at from 20c. to 35c. per 100; doubles sold at 50c., with slow sales. Bulbous stock is now^ at its height nf supply, every variety is in in plenty. Tulips and Dutch hyacinths are fine, at $4 per 100; Roman and Paner White narcissus. $2 and $3; lily of the val- ley, $3 and $4: daffodils. $2 and $3; freesias, $2; callas and Harrisii. $12.50 to SI 5 per 100. Smilax has sold well at $12.50; other greens also had a srood demand. ^T. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— A quiet week in the fiower business has resulted in a large accumulation of stock. No re- lief is in sight, so if the present warm weather continues many flowers will go to waste. The heavy supply of bulbous stock for February is unpre- cedented, but there is little disposition on the part of the wholesalers to cut prices, as they prefer losing a part of their stock to selling at a direct loss. Tulips, jonquils. Paper White narcissus, Roman hyacinths, and lily of the val- ley sell at $3 to $4 a 100 wholesale, and 75c. a dozen retail: Sweet peas are offered in quantity at 75c. to $1 a 100; freesias at $1.50 to $2; mignonette at $4 and forget-me-nots at $2 per hundred sprays. Home-grown violets are now almost equal to the demand: 75c. to 90c. a 100 is obtained for them. Rhinebeck violets bring 60c. to 75c. a 100. Roses are in poor demand; many are shipped to St. Louis. Select Brides- maid and Bride are wholesaled at $7 to $S; seconds at $4 to $5 and shorts at $2 per 100. The American Beauty ship- ped in are of better quality, but there is little demand for them this week; select 36-inch stock sells at $50 a 100; 24 to 30 inch, $25 to $30 and 12 to 15- inch at $10 to $15 a 100. A few Madame Abel Chatenay bring $6 to $S. Carnation prices are much lower; fancy grades, such as Enchantress may often be had at $3 to $3.50 a 100; choice grades like Mrs. Lawson and Dorothy bring $2.50 to $3. Department stores are offering good grades at 30c. to 50c. a dozen. The quality and variety of pot plants are all that could be desired, but the supply is far too heavy. Tomlinson Hall Market certainly presents a fine appearance with its immense quantities of plants and flowers, but trade is reported as being very quiet the past week. I. B. BUFFALO, N. Y. — A number of good decorations and funeral orders have made trade very brisk for the past two Weeks. Violets have sold well, also red carnations. Good Bridesmaid. Bride and Liberty bring $2. $3 and $4 per dozen. Violets sell at $1.50 per 100 re- tail. Carnations realize $1 per dozen. Enchantress and Red Lawson being the best arriving In town. Daffodils and tulips are very plentiful, retailing at from 50c. to $1 per dozen. Lily of the valley is abundant, bringing 75c. and $1 retail. Harrisii lilies sell at $15 per 100.- retailing at $3 per dozen. ^ W. H. G. KANSAS CITY.- -Business, if any- thing, shows an improvement over last week. Prices still remain high and all stock Is being: sold out clean. Roses are bringing from $6 to $10 per 100, while fancy Enchantress carnations have sold as high as $« per 100 this week. There has been a large amount of funeral work. There was a veritable flower famine last Tuesday. Any kind of flow- ers sold, stock that would ordinarily be a glut on the market being eagerly bought at good prices. Tulips are plen- tiful now. Daffodils seem to be more In demand than any other bulbous flow- er. T, CINCINNATL— Business Is fair with stock in medium supply. Bride roses are a little scarce, as well as white carnations. Best Bride and Bridesmaid sell at Sc. : special, 6c. : No. 1. 5c. ; and No. 2, 4c.: carnations, 2c to 3c; lily of the valley, 4c.; Von Sion narcissus, 3c. to 4c.; Paper White, 3c.: daffodils, 3c.; tulips, 4c. Green goods at usual prices. American Beauty roses. 36 to 40-inch stems, $5 per dozen; 24-inch, $3; 15- inch, $2; 12-inch, $1.50. E. G. GILLETT. WASHINGTON, D. C— Trade is brisk, with a special demand for pink roses and carnations. Azaleas are selling fast. Tulips in small pans and ciner- arias are in great demand. The retail- ers have been handling some fine speci- mens of solanums and ardisias. well berried; also metrosideros trimmed with tri-colored ribbon. J. A. G. DETROIT.— Trade is exceptionally good. Stock of all kinds is unusually scarce, American Beauty roses very much so. Other roses are taken at once at 10c. and 12c. Good carnations find a ready market at 4c. There Is also a marked scarcity of violets. HARRY. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. CORONA, CAL.— H. C Boyd has pur- chased a lot here, and will start in the nursery and greenhouse business. CHELSEA. N. Y. — D. Robinson's Sons, florists, have taken part of the store at the corner of Broad w^ay and Fourth street. LISBON FALLS. Me.— H. W. Blethen has commenced business here with one greenhouse. He will build another in the Spring. GRAND RAPIDS. Mich.— William J. Clark has purchased a half interest in the Grand Rapids Nursery Company from P. D. Pearce. CROOKSTON, Minn. —J. F. Hetler will start a greenhouse, garden, and cel- ery farm here, under the title of the "Queen City Greenhouse and Garden." He will build a greenhouse to cover 120 square feet, material for which has al- ready been purchased. DE KALB, 111. — J. Leonard Johnson has purchased twenty acres of land southeast of town and will at once be- gin the erection of greenhouses thereon. He will have a down-town office for the sale of liis products. Mr. Jolmson was gardener at the St. Charles Boys' Home, and is a practical gardener and florist. LOGAN CITY, UTAH. — Benjamin Carlisle has purchased the florist and seed department of the Logan Nurseries and will continue the business there until May 1, when he will occupy the new store to be erected by the Thatcher Music Company adjoining their store on South Main street. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. STRATFORD. CONN.— Chauncey D. Mills is building an extensive addition to his greenhouse plant. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.— John Aber- crombie is erecting a new greenhouse, and expects to have it completed early this month. PITTSFIELD. MASS.— Richard En- gleman & Son are to build an addition to their greenhouse plant. BERLIN, ONT. — H. L. Jansen & Son will erect a large conservatory. New York. News of the Week. The Lenten season cominenced on Wednesday, and we presume from now on. for a week or two at least, there will be a little less doing in floral lines. The busy season, which is supposed to end at this time, has been a rather peculiar one in New York City. The prices of roses for the past eight or nine weeks have kept up higher than has been the rule for several years back, and re- tailers have complained bitterly at the steady high values which have been maintained. Growers who have been fortunate enough to have a good supply during the last two months, have no doubt been more than satisfied with their returns. The weather during the Winter has been mild, and it is reasonable to expect that coal bills will not average nearly so high this year as they did last. Taking everything into consideration, it must have been a pretty good sea- son so far as rose growers are con- cerned. Carnation growers, also, have been favored with fairly steady prices, al- though it cannot be said that they have been so firm right through as have the prices of roses. It is hoped the Lenten season will turn out about the same as has been the rule for the last three or four years, namely, for business to assume its normal pro- portions after the first ten days are over, • Ralph C. Moore, son of Frank L. Moore, rose grower Chatham, N. J., committed suicide bv drowning him- self in an unused well at the rear of his father's house on Wednesday, February, 28. The young man had been suffering from insomnia due to overstudy, and it is believed he killed himself because of this. Mr. Moore was a student at Columbia College, where he was considered one of the most studious members of the junior class. He took no part in the social or athletic side of university life, but devoted all his time to hard study and diversions of an intellectual sort. He was a member of the University Chess team in his sophomore year, and was one of the leading members of the Barnard Literary Association. He had been a recipient of general honors from the faculty for his mark- ed proficiency. It was said that he intended entering the ministry. He was an active worker in the various religious societies of the Congrega- tional Church at Chatham. Much sympathy for the bereaved family is expressed on all sides. Signs of Spring are here already, the most notable one being the open- ing of the plant auction season which will commence in Wm. Elliott & Sons' Pulton street emporium on Tuesday next, March 6. Joseph S. Fenrich, wholesale flor- ist, has moved from his Thirtieth street store to 110 West Twenty- eighth street Mr. Fenrich has a nicely appointed store just one or two doors below J. K. Allen, and will no doubt find his new location a most advantageous one. The Ryan Greenhouses, Madison, N. J., an establishment that has been devoted to rose growing for many years, will be sold at auction on March 12. Friends in the trade will be sorry to hear of the illness of Jos. A. Man- da, who is suffering from an attack of typhoid pneumonia at his home in South Orange, N. J. ' Mi.ss Berger, the accomplished daughter of Mrs. Berger, of the well known firm of that name, has been very ill for several weeks, but is now, we are glad to say, recovering nicely. John M. Lyons, a well known rose grower of Madison, N. J., died sud- denly on the morning of February 16. He was stricken while on his way to the greenhouse, and was im- mediately taken home and a physi- cian summoned, but passed away in a few minutes. He had long been a sufferer from Bright's disease. He leaves a widow and two sons, Ed- ward and Paul C, who will continue the business. W. G. Gomersall of Nyack, N. T., has been notified that he was success- ful in passing the civil service ex- amination for a teacher of agricul- • ture held at Brooklyn on January 3. The business of the late John Bau- mann. Middle Village, Long Island, who died a short time ago, will here- after be conducted by Mrs. Baumann and sons, under the name of John Baumann, florist. The Chatham Rose Company's greenhouse plant, Chatham, N. J., has been sold to H. A. Neuner, for- merly foreman for J. T. Wagner of Chatham. Mr. Neuner took posses- sion on March 1, John Birnie celebrated the twenty- fourth anniversary of his wedding. In real Scotch fashion, on Saturday evening, February 24. Many friends were present to extend their con- gratulations, and wish the worthy representative of the Land, of the Heather and his good wife many happy returns of the most important event occurring in their life history. Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J., who has been spending a few months in England, arrived home on the Cedric a few days ago. Wm. Lutton, Jersey City, has just completed the heating of the large range of glass at the Daniel Guggen- heim place at Elberon, N. J., instal- ling one of the largest sized Furman boilers, capable nf heating 20,00(1 square feet of glass. He is also work- ing at present on the new range of glass being erected by Ralston Bros., Allenhurst, N. J. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J., was a visitor this week. Mirch 3. 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 281 THE WEEKS WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. Hydrangeas. Only six weeks to Easter. The hy- drangeas intended for that holiday now take up a deal of bench room; but they must have it. In cramped and crowded quarters, poorly lighted and ventilated. no fine hydrangeas can be g;rown. They now need large quantities of water, and feeding twice a week with liquid ferti- lizer will materially aid development. The varieties Otaksa, Empress Eugene and the various types of H. Hortensia should all have the full light and sun- shine, while H. Thomas Hogg, the va- rieties with variegated foHage and all those specimens under special treat- ment for the production of blue flowers, should be lightly shaded on very bright and sunny days. Fully developed truss- es of a fine blue color should never be exposed to sunlight. Probably the greater number of hy- drangeas, as grown nowadays, find their readiest market around Memorial Day and throughout the months of May and June. It is now the right time to start these into growth. Begin in the coolest house and water sparingly until the growth has made a fair start. After that they will do better in a higher temperature, which on bright Spring days may run up to 75 degrees without any risk of overdoine it. while fire heat on dark, ..cold days should never exceed 60 degrees. The warmer days of Spring should mainly be relied upon to furnish nearly all the heat needed. Jasmlnum. While the propagating of a miscella- neous stock for the ensuing season is in full swing, the fragrant jasmines should not be forgotten. Cuttings of most va- rieties, if they can be had now. root readily with a little bottom heat at this season, and if now started and got into small pots before the warmer weather sets in make fine specimens for next -year with little effort or inconvenience to the grower. Jasmines are not par- ticular as to soil; any good, fairly rich loam will do, but the pots should be of the shallow pattern; pang rather than deep pots. This is the proper time to transplant the older plants should they need it. The best varieties for the commercial florist are the two double- flowering sorts, Jasminum gracillimum and Grand Duke, and the good old sin- e-le-flowering J. grandifiorum, a much liked house plant. Lantanas. Of lantanas we have now several splendid varieties, all of them good sell- ing market plants when well grown ; and that, indeed, is nothing hard to do. A few stock plants furnish all the cut- tings needed. These cuttings root eas- ily, and if potted up in time and shifted along from pot to pot in a warm, sunny house make good, saleable plants the first season and large, stately specimens the second year. Lantanas like a rather porous, rich soil. Very useful sorts for florists are Golden Ball, Craigii and Thais, and the trailing form, delicatis- sima, for vases and baskets. Salvias. Although not an annual Salvia splen- dens has given us a progeny that may safely be classed and treated as such. Ever since salvias became great favor- ites of plant buyers a few years ago, I have almost entirely abandoned prop- agation by cuttings and grown them from seeds, finding this to be the best and least expensive method. Sown in February, potted up and repotted in time, four-inch plants, just showing the first pushing spikes, are obtained by the middle or end of May, that are far ahead in value of those raised from cuttings. Four inch salvias, six inches high and from four to five inches across, well branched, vigorous and ready to bloom, bring here from $1 to $1.50 per dozen. In the last few years salvias have run geraniums a pretty close race as fast selling bedding; stock ; and no wonder. Instead of the old-time Scar- let Sage, that would not be ready to bloom until frost was here to cut it down, we are now enabled to offer our customers salvias that possess all the fine attributes of the best and most ef- fective all-Summer flowering plants. They never fail to give the highest satisfaction no matter where they are planted, in sunny or shady positions. singly, in groups, or banked in solid masses. Their names, Bonfire, Ball of Fire, Burning Bush, are truly descrip- tive, and the plants live up to the ex- pectations incited bv them. That is the kind of stock the plant grower delights in handling. None but the newer forms, rf which the above named are the best, should be grown. The seedlings come true to name. GERANIUMS CACTUS In i varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to ofifer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz. ,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per lOOO E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let, 75c. per doz., $6,00 per 100. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI. 00 per doz., $6.00 per lOO. MME. SALLERQI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. Cash with From 2-in. pole Per doz. Per lOO Abutilon.8avltzl aod others $0.40 $2.00 Achy ran thes Emersoni 40 2.00 Agreratum, blue and white 40 2.0o Alternanthera. red fwid yellow 40 2.00 AlyHBuui, t^lantand dwarf 40 2.00 Bej^otiias, beddiog, var 40 2.00 Cole us. In good variety .. .40 2 00 Hardy ICne:liHh Ivy, $17.50 per 1000 .40 2.00 Hardy Phlos, 10 good varieties 60 3.00 Heliotrope, In good variety- 40 2,00 Hollyhocks, double white and miied 3 in. potB 50 3.00 LeiuoD Verbena 40 2.00 Lantanas. in good variety 40 2 00 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 40 2.00 Moonvines, blue and white 60 3.00 Salvia. In variety 40 2.00 Salvia Bonfire 40 2.00 Senceio Scandens. Parlor Ivy 40 2.00 Asparagus, Plumosas Nanus 3 Id. .75 5.00 pots. FicusElastica (Rubber Plants) 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums Large Flowering: or As er Varl- ties; Prince of Wales, Gloire de France, Sir Michael Ashbury, Hijos, Queen of Whiten, Sun Set. and 30 other varietif B 50 3.00 Small Flowering or ISntton Vari- ties. Dawn, Dinlzulu, Dundee. Edna, Goldfinch, James Boon. Rhoda, Tennysou and 20 other varieties. .... .40 2.00 Madeira Vine Roots. $1.00 per peck; $3.60 per bueh. Acalypha Uacfeeana 40 2.00 Achyranthes. Emersonii, and Ver- echaffeltil 40 2.00 Cuphea ( Cigar plant) 40 2.00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio acandens 40 2.00 order, please. Not less than live of any one From 2-iD. pots Per doz. Per 100 Scented Geraniums, Hose, Balm. Fernlfolia, etc 40 2.00 PlumbaKo. OapensiB, White 60 3.00 Begonias, bedding varieties 40 2.00 Smilax 40 2.00 Coleus, in good varieties 40 2.00 Ifartly t !hry8antheniumg, small tiowered .40 2.00 Hardy <.^lirjKantliemuni8, large flowered 50 3.00 VerY>ena8, Separate Colors 40 2.00 Verbenas , Mixed 40 1.60 Hetunias, Dreer'e Superb Single 40 2.00 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in any quanlity, Wakefield, Succf ssion. Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.25 per 1000. 10,000 and over at $1.0i> per lOno. Parsley, Mo.ss curled, 5Cc. per 100. $2.50 per ICOO. Beet. Egyptian, $1.26 per 1000. lO.OCO and over SI. 00 per 1000. Lettuce. Big Boston, Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Grand Rapids. $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties such as Earliana, Chalks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion, Dwarf Stone, etc. $2.00 per 1000. Standard crop varie- ties such as Stone, Favorite, Paragon. Beauty and Acme. $1.0[)per lOCO. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery next fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any in the country Weare prepared to grow them in any quantltj". ' Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose busine»-8 card, as it Is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all Interected in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station, Philadelphia dlvUlon B &0.R. R.,12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. tc SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. Mention The Florists' Exiiiange wnen writi.ng. Asters. Asters to be of good size for retail- ing in April and May should now be sown. The most profitable way of grow- ing this important bedder is to start the seeds in boxes and transplant the seedlinp-s into 2-inch pots later on. These will bring fifty or sixty cents a dozen, while those pricked over and sold out of trays bring only from fif- teen to twenty-five cents, and the ex- pense in time and labor is about the same. On any place where a good plant business is carried on, nearly all of the principal varieties should be grown, so that the most varied demand may be readily met. Asters for the grower's own use as a pick flower crop may be sown from now on until the end of April, beginning with Queen of the Market and ending with the late branching varieties. The early sorts may be started in boxes un- der glass, be pricked off into frames or at once planted into the field in due time; while the late kinds could be started in cold frames or in nicely pre- pared open air seed beds. In so doing a healthier, sturdier grade of plants for the making of an aster field will be obtained than by starting the seeds in liotbed or greenhouse unreasonably early — unreasonable because nothing is gained thereby, but certain loss incur- red and all sorts of trouble invited. I maintain, and for the sake of beginners repeat, that asters, started in January and February, will not bloom a day earlier than those sown in .March and April or even as late as May; nor are they as tall, floriferous or healthy, or their flowers as fine and longstemmed. Bouvardias. As long as regular heating furnishes a steady bottom heat the grower must not miss the opportunity for rapid prop- agation thus afforded. Among stock that can only with this help be in- creased with any degree of certainty and speed, are bouvardias. The old earth should now be shaken off the roots of last year's plants and the roots cut up into short lengths of half an inch or so. These pieces, immersed in, a warm sand bed, will soon send up new growth, which, when of some size and well provided with new fibers, is potted up and g;rown on. Another way of propagating next sea- son's stock and, as I think, a better one, is by regular cuttings. To this end the old plants are repotted into good new soil and started into growth on a well- lighted, warm bench. From this new growth the strongest shoots are taken for cuttings. With bottom heat and ample moisture these root readily and, I am quite sure, make better stock for early Winter-flowering than that ob- tained by root propagation. They should be potted up as soon as roots show, and afterward be shifted into larger pots whenever the roots begin to bend on the inner side of the pot. A stopping or pinching: back of the fast growing plants at short intervals right along until August is necessary to in- duce bushiness. Field culture during the Summer makes the best stock for New Geranium ORA D. HILL We claim f ^r this that It la bettor than any other geranium on the market. It is semi-double cerise red. a very free bloomer and grower; easiest to propagate of any geranium grcwn; extra good bedder and house plant; good, strong, 2>i Inch stock, «2.oo per dozen, Si5*oo per lOf. Can ship all orders the day of receipt. E. C. H I LL, 30th and Peach St , E R I E, PA. Vaughan's Qreenhoufies. Western Springs. 111. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paioesville, Ohio S. S. Skldelsky. 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Winter blooming. Old plants, if car- ried over and repotted several times, grow into immense specimens of great beauty when in full bloom. Swalnsonas. There are some things that are of no value whatever unless well grown, but which, when well grown, may be de- pended upon as good bringers of money. To this class belongs swainsona. Old. hard-wooded plants are of little use. They flower but sparingly, and the flow- ers they throw are small and worthless and have no lasting quality whatever. It is always the young, sappy, fast- growing plants, propagated at about this time, that furnish the large, long- stemmed spikes of pure white, substan- tially solid blooms throughout the en- tire Summer and early part of Winter. Where to some extent swainsonas are grown as a bench crop, old plants should never be carried over a second year, but be replaced every season with newly propagated, thrifty stock. Any amount of material for propagation may be had from the old plants before they are thrown out, but the best cut- tings are sturdy side shoots, to be found now on bench grown plants just break- ing into a wealth of flowering wood for an all-Summer continuous cutting. The sturdiest side shoots at the upper part of the flowering canes should only be taken, as close to the top as good sized, stout cuttings can be found, re- jecting, of course, the last little sprouts at the very top. A cutting from two to three Inches long, quite thick at the butt end. pulled or broken from the axil with a broad-faced heel adhering, needs no trimming, and will root within a week if not allowed to wilt at any time. Wlien potted up and later on repotted into 4-inch pots, the nicest kind of stock will be had for early benching. Azaleas. Our Easter azaleas give little trouble this year. Up till now it was possible to keep them quite cool, so that little danger of being too early appears ahead. Much, of course, depends on the weath- er from now on, and a close watch on a lot consisting of many varieties is now necessary. Even the experience of for- mer years is not altogether reliable as a guide in treating the various kinds under this year's culture, since every season quite a difference is noticeable in the behavior of the same varieties from that of previous years. The main ASPARAGUS 8PRAY& Fresh stock — Direct from green- house, $3.00 per dozen Bunches. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. T«l. 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. M'^ntlon the FLorlsts' Exchange wlion writing. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Our Address (formerly Theo. O. Heintze. South Brooklyn, Ohio,) is now The Beechwood Greenhouses, (Theo. O. Heintze & Co.. Cleveland, O., Brooklyn Station.) Please send catalogues, etc., to new address. Mpntinn the FLorists' Exchange when writing. COCOS PALMS. StroDg2>, inch at $1 50 per dozen. Write for lowest prices on Kentias, Don't forget we will have over 30,000 Lilies for Easier. . Iqc F Rarrlav ^- ^ GREENHOUSES JdS. r. Ddrtldy Pawtacket, R. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange whi>n wrltlag. points now to be observed are to still keep Easter azaleas at about 50 degrees; to let them have all the light possible, but a light shading on very bright days for those too forward: to pluck off all the premature new growth from around the flower buds; to allow the plants ample room, and to attend to the water- ing with the usual good grower's care. It must be borne in mind that over- watering causes the foliage to become white at the edges, or brownish in some varieties, while others are ever ready to drop some of their leaves, all of which, although not a very serious dis- figurement, should never happen. On the other hand, the drying out of the old, imported ball of roots is worse, and may bring ruin to the plant or its crop of flowers. When through neglect or oversight an azalea becomes thor- oughly dry at the roots, it is safest to dip the pot in a tub of water and to hold it there until air-bubbles cease to ap- pear. After that there will be no dan- ger from that source, and regular watering; is continued. FRED W. TIMME. 282 The Plorists' Exchange OPENING OF THE SEASON AT AUCTION, TUESDAY, MARCH 6th, at I 1.30 at the new stand 20 1 FULTON STREET of 20 cases of HOLLAND NURSERY STOCK Consisting of hatdy Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Hydrangeas, Boxwoods, Mahonia Aquifolia, Amp Veitchii, Clematis, Abies, Retinispora, Thuyas. Also Gladiolus, Tuberoses and Peony roots. Sales Every Tuesday ^|y|, ELLIOTT $t SONS, AUCtJOIieerS and Friday Ueation The Florists' Exchange when wrltiug. Denver, Col. News Items. Business has been very good with most of our florists since the be- ginning of the year. Roses, carnations and violets are in good demand; also bulbous stoclt, which is beginning to come in. The writer had occasion to take a little side trip recently. At Pueblo, Gerhardt Fleischer, the oldest florist in that locality, is making wonderful strides. He has been laid up for al- most six months with rheumatism, and be passed many weeks in the hos- pital. He has just lately been able to go to his store for the first time since October. Miss Hudson is in charge of the latter and has been for many years; the tasteful arrangement of everything speaks very highly for her talent as a florist. Mr. Hennenhofer, superintendent of the Mineral Park greenhouses, is busy propagating for next season's bedding, the park having received considerable additional land. At Colorado Springs J. B. Braid- wood, successor to Wm. Clark, has everything in fine running order. He expects to move all his city green- houses out to the big place in Ros- well, a suburb of Colorado Springs. The city place contains mostly old houses, some twenty in number. The real estate is too valuable for the pur- pose. Mr. Braidwood's store has been in charge of Albert Rott, but the lat- ter has severed his connection there- with and is looking for a new loca- tion. Frank F. Crump has everything in fine running order. Adjoining Mr. Crump's is the Pike's Peak Floral Company; everything here is of the newest construction. The houses are all model ones, even the big boiler house being cemented and entirely covered with glass £he .same as the greenhouses. "Wm. Hy. Evans is president and manager. Robert Kurth. formerly of the Colfax Ave- nue Floral Company, is at present with the Pike's Peak Floral Company. Mr. Kurth and Mr. Johnson are the growers on this place; they surely turn out good stock. Mr. Evans says that he will double his already large plant next Summer. The Colorado Springs Floral Company are taking a big part of their flowers. This latter place is the property of Frank Hay- den, who is doing a fine business. He liad just secured a $5 00 decoration for the El Paso Club. All the florists in this section seem to do a good business, some of the large places having an extensive ship- T>ing trade, especially to the surround- ing mountain towns. The prices are about the same as those in Denver. W. H. CINCINNATI. O. — Nothing new or startling to report this week. Again I wish to call the attention of carna- tion men all over the country to our show on March 10. If you can't come yourself, send an exhibit. E. G. GILIiRTT. WE OFFER AT MARKET PRICE THE m] OeilAB[[ BRIDE AND BDIDEIAID ROSES FINE HEADS, DARK FOLIAGE, STRONG STEMS, 30-36 INCHES IN LENGTH. F. J. BAKER Sz CO. (Rose Growers) UTICA, IN. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wr'.llng. Philadelphia. News of the Week. The end of the social season has made quite a lot of work: the decorators have been very busy this week — Graham at Horticultural Hall, and the Habermehls at the Academy of Music. These decorations were, as usual, of palms and flowering plants, very few cut flowers being used. In cut flowers supply and demand have been about equal; pink roses are more plentiful, but all others still scarce. The lecture of C. W. Ward, last week, has awakened our carna- tion men. and they now more than ever realize that growing cut flowers is one thing, and the rooted cutting business another. Hereafter, if one has a good new carnation which does well on his place the policy will be to grow it for cut flowers, and not bother about putting it out. John Westcott and wife left on Monday on the Palm Limited for Florida. While there he will visit a week with his old partner A. L. Pen- nock, who spends every Winter at West Jupiter with his son Henry. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are very busy this week; in fact, their ship- ping department is working overtime in order to get goods off on time. The demand for Easter baskets is starting up earlier this year than us- ual and business in all departments shows a good increase over last year's. J. Liddon Pennock and wife left via Clyde line steamer from New York on Tuesday for a tour of three weel^s in the South. Edward Campbell, the well known landscape gardener of Ardmore. is now a commissioner of Lower Mer- lon township, the wealthiest town- ship in Pennsvlvania. DAVID RUST. Baltimore. News Items. Trade conditions are highly satisfactory, with prospects of a con- tinuance for some time. The social season is at its height. On Thursday. February 2 2. the Charity Ball, for the benefit of the hospital for consump- tives, was held in the great Armory Building and was a magnificent event. It was estimated that 850 couples danced upon the great floor space at one and the same time, and thousands attended. The decorations were su- perb, hundreds of palms and ferns were used all over the hall, together with many cases of Southern smilax arranged in graceful festoons over the bright colored, nfew bunting and silk flags, giving a conservatory effect whieh was greatly admired. All the plants used were kindly loaned by the Garrett Estate conservatories, and Messrs. Halliday Brothers and Fred G. Burger, local florists. C. L. Seybold suggested the arrangement for the entire decorations. E. A. Seidewitz has sold his 18-acre Arlington property to the Western Maryland R. R. and purchased a tract of land near Mount Washington upon which he will erect a number of greenhouses with dwelling, etc. C. L. S. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK Importers and pi ADIQ.TA' ttllDDI IBO Clalax Leaves and Manutacturers of nt^^KIO I O OWr^r^klEO Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smilax. Ifpotlon lyip "HnrUtii' Eirhangp whpn wrttlnsr. Washington, D. C. Retailers are Busy. Among the dinner decorations done by J. H. Small & Sons, last week, was one when the President and Mrs. Roosevelt were the guests of Secretary Wilson of the Depart- ment of Agriculture. It was given in the presidential suite at the New Willard. Tuesday night. The table was laid for twenty-five guests, and was decorated with Enchantress and Pink Lawson carnations, lily of the valley which was held upon seven large plateaux made of Adiantum Croweanum. The cloth was sprayed with white and pink carnations and fronds of adiantum. The ladies' corsages were of single violets, lily of the valley, with a bow of pink ribbon. The gentlemen wore violets and lily of the valley. The arches and col- umns were draped with Southern smilax and groups of palms were placed in the niches. A notable event the past week was the wedding of Miss Hildegard Mc- Kenna and Mr. John Leggett Putts, of New York, at the residence of Associate Justice and Mrs. McKenna. The ceremony took place under a canopy of Southern smilax with a background of tall palms. The din- ing room was decorated with red roses, orchids and lilies. The door- ways were draped with smilax. The bride carried a shower bouquet of w'hite orchids and lily of the valley. Mrs. J. L. Loose entertained, on February 2 6 at the New Willard. at one of the largest luncheons of 'he season, in the pink dining room. The floral decorations were of white lilac and pink tulips. Mrs. Howard S. Reeside entertain- ed at one of the prettiest teas of ttie season, in honor of Miss. Harmer of Philadelphia. The house was elabor- ately decorated with Southern smildx and palms; the drawing room in pink roses and white lilac. The hall man- tel was banked with yello .v tulips, and the dining room table with liu-jTc vases of American Beauty ro.ses. J. A. OAIJGES. His Best Invested Dollar. Enclosed is a dollar for renewal of my subscription to The Florists' Ex- change. I don't spend a dollar that gives me more pleasure, that gives me better returns, than the dollar invested in the Exchange. "Job" adds enough humor to make a well-bal- anced sheet, and the practical writing of the experts leaves little to be de- sired for profit or pleasui'e. P. R. THORNTON, Pres. W. C. Hill Floral Co. Streator, III. We've Moved f OwlnK >o Increase of Bnslncss bad to find larger ciuarters Hereafter, you'll find u.s at— i lO West 26th Street —.lust ;i f(,-\\ doors West of (>th Ave. Come And See Us THI RtllABLE HOUSE JosepK S. FenricH Wholesale Florist Telephone 3'24-.>'2.'> Madison .S'luavt' Mention The Florists' B^cchange when wrltljg. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. Meotlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. "^uisE VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold ; also rooted runners from riarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, V.l Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy cut ferns, fancy, $1.25 per lOuO ; dagger, first qualitj', every thing guar- anteed. $1.00per 1000. Bou- quet green, $4.00;per 100 lbs. Laurel roping hand made, well pntto Kether, $4.00 per 100 yds. tSphsg- nura mos8. fine quality, 50c. per bbl. Maple and elm trees to adorn the bouses of American citi- zens for Spring planting. All orders by mail, dls- patcti. or long distance telephone. THOMAS COLLINS, HINSDALE, MASS. Mt^ntion the Florists' Exrhaoge wbon writing. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANUFACTDKED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. .Sample.8 free. For siiIp hy dealers. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. March 3, 1906 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlsslOD Merchaols In CUT FLOWERS OeCHIDd AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Blatllson Sqaare Arentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. Consignments solicited. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. Mention the Flortsta' Elschange when writing. BOININOT RROS. Wholesale Commission Dealebb in CtT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. &if;,). New York Telephone Call, S30 Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 40 WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone', aSTo-sSTZ Mmdison Square GROOVERS. ATTENTION! Always Keaiiy to KL-reiv*- Fine Stoi-k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 'West 2QtH .Street 'Phone, 661 Madison SQoare. NEIV YORK Violets. Roses. Carnations, Orchids EBtal)lished 1888 MontloQ the Florists' Exchange when writing- ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The Wholesale Florist ot Ne-w Yorb: 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention the Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. HICKS li CRAWBOCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORIST&' SUPPLIES TG-7S Court Street Phone, 3660-3661 Miln BROOKLYN, N. Y. iientlon the Florists' Exchange wheu writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 5557 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2911-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Oommleslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willoughby St.. ^"'"SSSrikain. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST 30th STREET KE-W YORK ConelKnments Sollclteii. Telephone : 2ao Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing. The Plorists' Hxchange 283 JAMES McMANUS il^J^V^::« 50 W. 30th St., Niw York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. \^iPs"<^r >• .A I— J— e: >^ *'-^ai;.!>°'' ^"o\i^^%"s^^ SPECIALTY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building. NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON. Secretary Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLEStlE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone 3559jIUa(llson Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers solicitetl. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Telephone Call; 299 JIaUlson Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing Teleplinne, 39',J4 Madisou Square EstabliHhed 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $i.50 per loo. In any quantity. Conslgrnments of First Class Stock Solicited. Telephone Cell, 756 Madison Square Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JeKeMen Horace E. Froment \ # 'S^ », ><■ o« <^ ^ SUCCESSOR TO \A^. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Stalpper of all varieties of Cat Flo-wers Telephones.ZZOO and 2201 MadlsonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK tftoiesaie Prices of Cut Flowers, Hew YorK, piar. i, 1B06. prices qaoted are by tlie linn[ention the FLorlsts' Exchanse when writing. Wholesale Prices of Out Flow^ers-Fer 100 Feb. 26, 1906 Feb. 26, 1906 6}.00 IJ.OO 20.00 10.00 10 UO 8.O0 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 l.OU 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 10.00 .25 .35 to 75.00 to 60.00 to 40.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to CO 25.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 3.00 to S.OU to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 1.60 to 50.00 to to 12.00 to to to to to to to 12.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 12,60 to .35 .60 50.00 toOJ.OO 30.00 to 60.00 15.00 to 25.00 8.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 5.00 4.00 to 12.00 to 5.00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 .... to 1.50 to 2.50 1.60 to 2.50 1.60 to 2.60 1.51) to 2.60 2.00 to 3 00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 1.00 40.00 to 50.00 lO.OO to 18.00 10.00 to 12.60 to to to to to .. 10.00 to 16.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 12.00 to 16.00 40 to .60 60 to ... to ... to ... to .76 Detroit Feb. 26, 1906 .... to 60.00 .... to . .... to ., .... to 10.00 i.OO to 12.00 .... to .. to to to .... to .. i.OO to 12.00 i.OO to 12.00 i.OO to 12.00 ... to 60.00 1.00 to 4.00 .... to .. to ... to .. ... to ■ ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to ., ... to .. 00 to 2.00 .00 to 60.00 .00 to 46.00 ... to 12.60 ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to 18.00 ... to 18.00 00 to 4.00 00 to coo ... to ... to 15.00 50 to 1.00 to to to to Cincinnati Feb. 25. 1906 tJ to 18,00 to to .... to to 42.00 36.00 25.00 8.00 6.U0 6.00 4.00 to to to to 2.C0 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.0O to 3.00 to 3,00 to 3.00 to to .... to to to to to to to to to to to 12.69 to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 ii'o'6 50.00 36.00 10.00 16.00 4.00 16.00 .60 .76 Baltimore Feb. 19, 1906 30.00 i6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 to to 60.00 to 26.00 to 10.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6,00 to 12,00 to 12.00 to 6.00 4.00 1.60 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.60 3.60 3.50 3.60 3.60 to 10.00 to 6.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.00 I to 60.00 to I to 10.00 to to to to 10.00 10.00 2,00 4.00 20.00 .36 .60 to 12.60 to 12.60 to 4.00, to 3.00 to 6.00 to to 26.00 to .60 to .75 to to Names and Varieties A. Beauty, tancy— special ... •' extra ; " No. 1 CuUs & Ordinary ' Bride, 'Maid, lancy-specl «» " extra • '• No. 1. g ■• No. 2., j» Oolden Oate I K. A. Victoria I Liberty { Meteor. nilwaukee Feb. 6, 1906 Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas Interior grades, all colors ) White Standaed ( Pink.. .2Vabietieb (Red.... — ) Yellow &Tar Stanct j White ^(The highest V 1*'°'' • ID (cradeeof 1 Red ... Ca Stand, var.) ) Yellow Avar I. Novelties Adlantum Asparaodb, Plum. & Ten Sprengerl, bunches Callas Chrysanthemdmb, ordinary fancy Dahlias Daisies Gladiolus Lilies, HarrlsH '. ** Longlflorum Lily or THE Valley Mignonette, ordinary " tancy Smilax Violets, ordinary *' fancy to 18.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.U0 to to 4.00 to to to to to to to to 5.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to ... to 20.00 to 20.00 to to 26.00 20.00 16.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 Pbll'delpbla Feb. 26, 1906 S.OO 3.00 2.00 2.00 to to 4.00 6.00 6 00 6.00 i.m 30.00 30.00 12.50 to to to to 16.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 4.00 20.00 .60 .76 .. to 75.00 50.00 10 60.00 12.60 to 16.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 16.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 30.00 to .... to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to Pittsburg Feb. 26, 1906 2.50 2.60 3.00 3.00 G.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 to to to 60.00 to 75.00 10.00 to 12.00 to to .... to 2.00 to 3.00 to 12.60 to 16.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 16.00 to 20.00 60 to .60 ... to ... to ... to ... to .76 60.00 to 70.0U 30.00 to 60.00 16.00 to 20.00 4.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 18.00 8.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 6.00 to .... 8.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 26.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3,00 to 3,00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 35.00 to 50.00 30.00 to 4U.00 12.00 to 16.00 to to to 1.00 to to to 12.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00 to 4.00 12.60 to 15 00 .50 to .76 1.00 to to to to &t. Louis Feb. 2C. 1906 1.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2,00 4,00 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 1.60 2.00 1.26 40.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 35.00 lU.OO to 20.00 4.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 12 50 G.OO to 8.00 to to 6.00 to I'J 50 to to to 6.00 to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.0O to to to 26.00 to 50.00 26.00 to 76.00 12.60 to 16.00 to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 12.60 to 16.00 30 to .50 ... to 8.00 2.60 2.50 2.60 2.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 4.00 i.OO to to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Uly HarrUil Brides, 'Maids American Beauties NA/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Kiaserlne Violets Camots Orchids Valley Carnation Can furnlah at abort notice. I'rice according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 Men 'Ion Tie Florists' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. Pollwoitti Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Uentlon the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the FLorlsts' E^xchange when writing. 20,000 American Beauty Rose Cuttings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ; American Beauty, 2'< in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 ; alsoS'oOO one year old Beauty Rose Bushes, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. Will exchange abnve for Grafted Bridesmaids, Liberty and Ricliiiiond. THE W0RCEST04 CONSERVATORIES. Worcester, Mass. HOLTON OUNKEl CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Mamifacturcis of Wliil'. iilOSIilNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Wain 874. P. O. Box 103 Uentlon the FLorlBts* Exchange when writing. Our Credit i Inlormation List For .January contains 104 pages. It gives ratings on over 5000 persons in the trade and is tlie biggest tiling of the kind issued. Send us HO now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New York City. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. Pittsiiurg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Floristg' Supplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price llBt n|-l-|-&||||i«fi Da and prices on large orders. "■■ loifui ^ifrct. M.'tUion the FLorists" Exchaiifje when writing. Headquarters In Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DtALCR )N FLORIBTS* SUPPLIES AND WIRE DEBiaNB 383-87 Eiiitott St. BUFFLAO, N. Y. GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Mention tlie FLorists' Exchange when writing. EVERY FLORIST NEEDS THIS POCKET TOOL CHEST 9 Tools in One Devine Wonder Knife You ueod this every day. Every tool does a tool's full work— not a play thing. Built for practical h*rd service, yet weighs no more thau ordinary 3 blade knife. Easily carried. Blade 85 carbon cutlerssteel. Other tools as follows: Leather Fuiich, Wire PUera, Screw Driver, Swedglng: Axv\, Wire Cutters. Alligator Wrencli, Screw Bit, Hoof Hook. Cuts wire as easily as ordinary 8-lncn pliers. Every tool jU3t as strong and useful. Hoof hook ha*i a hundred uses. We waut Agents. Show the knife to your friends. It sells itself. Price$I.M5 each. Remit for one to-day. Money back if not satisfied. Reference: Colum- bia National Bank. Devine Specially Co.°^p'-9lndlanapolis, Ind, Uentlon Tbe florists* Bxchange when writing. March .!, 1906 The Hlori-sts' Exchangfe 285 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO\VERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, Shipping orders our Specallt> 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOUK FR£E. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E;iliitns that we have resumed Imsiiie.s.s under our old ;ind well known lii-m name of Hitchlngs & Co, with Sales Offices at No. 1170 Broadway, New York City. General Offices and Works at West 8ide Ave., Jersey City. Foundries and Boiler Shops at Garfield Avenue & Union Street, Jersey City, N. J. The Officers of the Company are E. W. Hitehings, Pres't. Charles Armitage, Sec'y and Treas., William Sefton, Sup't of works. We trust our friends will favor us witli the same liberal patronage and conndenee we have enjoyed for so many years. Mention The Florists* Mxcbauj^e when x-^ltiny. For Greenhouses, Oraperles, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given, N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. WEBER (SL CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York Mention The FlortfltB' Exchange wben wrltlpg. .1 Holds Class Firmly See the Point »B- PEERLESS * Qlmxine Points »e tbe begt. 3 No rights or lefts. Box of . 1.000 p'.intB 7,Scl9. po«ttialJ, I HENKY A. DKKKK, 714 ChMtnot HI., HhilB., Pfc. STANDARD FLOWER PDTS Packed in email crates, easy to handle. Price per crate ,2ose for Private and Commercial Use. We alec manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- ting:B. Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Syracuse RED POTS Sgraciise W Pois Ynu'iieudjpots ;^ need them quickly. Our Readypacked Grates are just wluit iiro tv- 'luired. Promiit ship- ping backed by the most careful packing. I f^yraeuBe l*ottery Co., Syrttcime. N. V. Mciiliun The rlianjie when writing BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS "•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Mention Tba Florista' Exchange when writini, SUMMER IN WINTER BY ITSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent i:etB oar Catalog GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florlats* EJichange when writing. FURIVIAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogue on Modem Steam and Hot-WateriHeatlng.'malled free upon request. Address THE HERENDEEN MANCKACTUKING CO. Dept. P, GENEVA, N. T. 38 Oortlandt Street. SEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. Farman Kollers have been awarded the Certificate of Merit at Five differert Floiists' Oonventiona. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Sellinq Aobmts : BDW. 3. DEAN, Bloomington, lU. E. K. BABR, La Orosse, W Uendoa the riorUt*' ■lebaB** whra wtltlw. March .!, 1906. The Plorist-s' Exchange 287 ■^-r We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of Onlf Cypress in their construction. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, tor his special purpose, aid! ocatlon. It you oontemplate bulMIng, write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE .- BOT=BEDSASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings, Etc, Etc. LocKi^Ni> Lumber Co. ^ . Locki^ndA Announcement The Pierson U-Bar Company Has been organized to place vigorously before the public the U-bar type of greenhouse construction, knowing it to be far in advance of any other construction used for greenhouse purposes. The originjitnrs of the U-bar construction. Lincoln Pierson and Paul M. Pierson. are President and Secretary-Treasurer. Henry S. de Forest Sales Manager. The identification of these men with this Company assures thi- public that the great reputation of the U-bar Construction will b(.' fully iiiiiintained. The patent rights are owned and solely con- trolled by thi^ Cniiipany. With those anticipating the erection of a greenhouse, we will bu pleased to correspond or confer in person. To our friends we extend a most cordial welcome. THE PIERSON U-BAR COMPANY Metropolitan Building Fourth Avcnuo and Twenty-Third Street, MEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ■¥^^"1^ ^ ¥T V A Y ^° ^'^® ^^^^ order for heating apparatus without getting my M^XJ K^\^ M A Mr £"%. A, figures. All Inquiries will receive prompt attention. WALTER THOMPSON, 2'.95l.'u-irvard, Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilers made of the beat of material, shell firebox (heets and beads of Rteel, water space all around front, Bides and back). Write for information. Mention the Florists' Etxcbange when writing. "Absolutely Safe and Reliable. Ask Your Friends" The Citizen may dread the Trusts, but he must admit the business skill of those who control them. Hence we do not fear to proclaim that All the Trusts buy their TanK and Tower Outfits from us THE W. E. CALDWELL GO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Toadstools vs. Mushrooms Toadstools resemble mushrooms very closely. Experts can easily distinguish the difference between them. One way to tell is by eating them — but this is rather risky. It is the same way with greenhouse material — it makes a difference where you get it and the kind you buy. Better buy your material from those who have experience. Let us demonstrate to you why it will be to your interest to use our material. If interested write us. John CMoninger Go. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. A STEADILY INCREASING DEMAND PROOF OF MERIT Our grades and quotations will explain to you the continu- ous growth of our business. Write for Estimjte and Sketches. La. Cypress and Wasliington Red Cedar Green- liouse Material and Hotbed Sasli Selling Agents for Wittbold Sprinkler System A. DIETSCH CO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wilting. 615=621 Sheffield Ave. Chicago CYPRESS Greenhouse Material GREENHOUSE GLASS BOILERS PIPE FiniNGS We Furnish Everything For Greenhouse Building s. JACOBS & SONS, '^tset^vrr Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, Bolla link clialn make the IMPROVED ciialLKNTtK the most perfect Rpparatus iii the market. write for catalogue and prlcei iM^fort- placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greeuhouses. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address, Box 789, New Yoi-K City. Mention Tlie Florists* Exchange when ^l'l•itlng. 288 The Plorists' Exchange March 3, 1906 GREEIVHOUSE CONSTRUCHON AND H EOl'lPMEOT- WKfre rot cATAioctt Mention the FLorists' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS SPKENGERII, iH In. pots. $1.60 per doe.. $10.00 a 100; strong, 31n. pots, 7(0. perdoz.. ts.oo per 100: 2 in. pots, t2.00perlOO. ASPABAGUS COMOKENSIS, 3 in. pots, 76c per doz.; f 6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PI,ulUOSrs,31npota, 76c. per doz..S6.00 per 100. ACALYPHA. 21n. pots, 60cper doz., J3.00 per 100. AISUTtI.ONSAVITZII,31n. pots. 75c. perdoz., «6.oo per 100; 2 in. note. SOc. per doz., $3.00 per 100, CLE.II.iTlS PAMCILATA, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 oer 100. CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 year old plants. $3.00 per doz NEAV DAISY, Queen Alexandra, 3 in. pots', 75c. perdjz.. $5 00 per lOO; 2^ in. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. EUONYMUS, golden variegated, 2M in. pots, SOc perdoz., $3.00 per 100. EUOJjyMUS, radicans, yar., 2>i in pots, SOc per doz., $3.00 per 100. FUOHSIAS, 4 varieties, 2 in. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. HKLIOTROPE, blue and white, 2>i in. pots, 50c. oerdoz.,«3 0l>perlOO, HONEVSrCKLiE, coral, 2 in. pots, 60c doz., $3.00 per 100. MOONVINES, blue and white, 2,H; in. pots ,50c doz,. $3.00 per 100. MESEMRKYANTHEMUMS, coidif. var.. 2 in. pots, 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA,2H In. pots. 5ic. per doz., $3.00 per lOO; 4 in. pots in bloom, $1 00 per doz, SHASTA DAISIES, seedlings from flats. $1.00 per ion. S W AINSONA alba, 2 Id pots,SOc. per doz:,t3.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Heliotropes. Fuchsias, 4 var. Cupheas, Scarlet Sage. Ageratums. Alternantlieras. 3 var.. any of these well rooted cuttlntrs 75c per Iflo. GER AN lUMS.dbl. Starlet. Dli.k and white. 3 in. pots. fiOc- V'-T doz.: $4.0(1 oer loo. ASPARAGUS DECUMBBNS. 3 In. pots. 76«. per doz.. $5.00 per 100. CeiSPLF 11th A Roy streets. ■ ClOtfct, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the FLorists' Exchange when writing. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The origrinal machine with self- oiling Clips ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter. over six miles in use and hiehly recommended ; the only drip jtroof gutter in the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap has no equal for simplicity or its workinjcs. Catalogue free. L UIPPARD, Youngstown, 0. M en t Ion the FLorists' Exchange when writing. THE TRUSSED HOUSE AND WHY. The more light— the more and the better planls- The next reason is: no encumbering purlin posts — just a clear, soot free house; er that has a greater water area and casts less shade than an. Besides it takes care of all condensation in the simplest way imaginable. that's the main reason. ^..v. ^^^. .v,..o„^ .o. ^^ cu^uiuuciiug puiiiii puouo — juoo ;i uiear, soot iree nouse ; the lightest proposition possible and with a gutter that has a greater water area and casts less shade than any gutter made (and we can prove it). Besides it takes care of all condensation in the .simiil^t wav ;ma^;.ioV,u LORD & BURNHAM CO. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers 819 TREMONt'bIJILDING 1133 Broadway, Cor. 26tll SU N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Next week more about the trus.sed house— but don't forget about the other types of houses we build, meet- ing any want, at any time, anywhere. SEND FOR CATALOGUE MC. PINE c Is Far Mi ^CFPRES _ SIASH BASS UP TO 32 FEETOR LOGGER. GREENHOU AND OTHER BUILDTNS MfifTERIAt, MEN FURBISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTJON When d^s[R£d. Sfe<:iti"f'Or oar Circula'fls. lTHE'/4t.S+eArf\3lLjrnfeai^ (o. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. l A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal DcSJgnS onumentsof Success 200,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS HEATED IN 1905 PRETTY FAIR, Not connected with any combination or trust. Read the following from J. D. Cockcroft, Northport, Long Island, N. Y. Mr. Win. Ltitton, Dear Sir: I ivish to express viy entire satisfac- Ifon of the heating plant that yoit installed in my three new carnation houses, 33x175: xve have not the slightest difficiiltu in maintaining the temperature, andlain nel! j'h'ise'l irith tlw boiler. Some Private Work. Mr. Wm. H. Lutton. Dear Sir: lam well pleased with the heating of our new Jill till hinise: your wurk has been done in a satisfactnnj and workmanlike manner, true to the letter of j/our ermtract. which nteatts first-class work. Yon can hare the liberty to use my name, and can refer any line to me. and I shall give you the cre'iit that you are jtisthi entitled to. Yours nsi'i'ct fully. John Shore. Stipt. Wm. H. 2[ary. Es'i.. Harrison. X. Y. Original copies of the above letters with numerous others on file at my office. Will furnish you complete or separate estimates on your heating and building. WIVI. H. LUTTON, ^^J^^k^EVcrxTN^jV^"' Mention the FLrfirists' Exchange when writing. SnPORTfR AND DfALIB IN fLORlSTS' StPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ^^4^s^^^^rE^s*'•'' NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406. 408. 410, 412 East 34th St WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE MentloD 1^» T*orliitfi* Bxoban?* when writing. : i NICOTICIDE Best Bug Kilter and Bloom Saver. Proof of this on Request THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., (P. R. Paletliorpe Co., Successors) <=>i-ji^N/'ii I e:, k.>^. kMitSon The Plorlsta* Bxcbange when wrltlnc. BASKETS FOR EASTER We have a larger assortment than ever. Many new designs. Easter novelties. Try a sample order. Pompeian Tone Ware Vases, in many sizes and shapes. They add to the decoration of your store and are quick sellers. Bohemian Glass Vases. New china jardinieres for 3 inch plants. Cycas Leaves and Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia UontlAn ♦ho TlnrlKt"' PT<*hBnff^ »h«»« wriMnff SATISFACTION ^« ^^VUrir/l'^luanty JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 133 Broadway, New York Uentloa The florists' Blxchaoge when wrltlBS. IFe are a atraiyht alioot and aim to grouj into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. JO NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MARCH JO, J906 One Dollat Pet Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations is to see them growing. There Is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I WINSOR. This Is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which Is a clear silvery pink— a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Ttaos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact, It Is Juet the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make ft sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The Qowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower It has everything that can be desired. So tar we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as WInsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which Is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Us size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress Is identical in every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will find It In White Enchantress. HEI.EN M. GOULD. This Is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautliul shade of dark pink. Orowth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. , We have fine stocks,' from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Varleg;ated Kck of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytowatn-flndsoD, N.Y. Grafted Rose Plants FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Kaiserin, Carnot, Wellesley, Killarney, Liberty, Richmond, Bride and Bridesmaid. These plants are in excellent condition, from 2 1-4 inch pots, well hardened off, and ready to shift. Own Root Stock of the following varieties NOW READY Kai&erin, Carnot, WeJiesleij, Killarney, Liberty and Richmond All good, strong, clean plants ready to shift. Write for prices. A cordial invitation is extended to all growers to visit my place at Oak Square, twenty minutes ride from Horticultural Hall. W. H. ElllOlt, Brighton, Mass. Summer Flowering Bulbs TUBEROUS BEQOMAS. Doz. 100 1000 Single mixed $0.25 $2.00 $18.50 Separate colore 35 2.50 22.50 Double separate colors .65 4.00 38.00 Double mixed 50 3.75 35.00 QLOXINIA. D.a. 100 Best mixed $0.45 $3 00 Separate colors 50 3.25 Doz. 100 1000 Lillum Auratum. 7-9 $0.75 S5.00 $4.5.00 9-U 1.20 8..50 76.00 Album, 7-9 1.00 7.00 6.5.00 Rubrum, 7-9 85 6.00 .56.00 9-11 1.20 8.60 80.00 Gladiolus Augusta 50 3.00 2ti 00 May 20 1.50 12.00 While Lady 2.50 Princeps 1..50 12.00 America 2.00 1.5.00 White and Light Mixed .W 1.75 16.00 All Colors 36 1.00 li..50 Extra Fine Mixed .50 1.25 10.00 CALADIUM. Doz. 100 1000 Esculentum, 5-7 30c $1..50 $12.50 7-9 50c 3.00 25.00 9-11 75c 5.00 45.00 Fancy leaved, named. .$1.60 10.00 mixed... 1.25 8.00 PAEONIAS DOUBLE, 3 to 5 Eyes. Dtiz. 100 Red $1.60 $12.00 White 1.50 12.00 Pink 1.25 10.00 Case Lots 200 viz: 67 eacli above $20.00 per case. I5MENE CALATHINA. Summer Flowering While Amaryllis. Very line cut flower. $1.00 per doz.. $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. TUBEROSES, Dwarf Pearl, hand picked, 86c. per 100, |7.00 per 1000. Send for our book tor florists; It will save you money. PLANTS SUPPLIES KaiHhanieed^tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTOIN RoDerl Craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in JOO Oass over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at aii the Shows. Craig Wins on the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins on the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Money Producer. Craig Wins as a Crower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND PAIR for PROMPTNESS In DELIVERY and FILLING ALL ORDERS on TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 $25>Q0 for 6.00 for 50 12.00 for 100 50.00 for 250 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company 5 °/o disconni lor casli wltn order^ QUEENS, N. Y. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 297 290 The Plorists' Exchange Do Not Let This Weather Scare You Plant Now For Good Results. Mignooette, AUen'B DelJance Pansy, bleoded with the very beet strains surpassed . . Petunia, striped and blotc'^ed Phlox Drummondii. Star ol Quedllaburg Salvia Bonfire, dwarf compacta Stocks, Cut and C me Again (Princess Alice) Sweet Peas, finest mixed Verbena, Elliott's New Mammoth Centanrea Gymuocarpa. Tr. Carnation Marguerite DwI.Mlx. Ageratum Mexicnna Imperial DwI. blue Ageratum Mexicana Imperial Dwl. white • Alyssum Little Gem • Asters, Queen ut the Market, white, flesh, blue, dark blue, crimson ' Begonia Vernon, dark leaf ... Bellis Perenois. Die. Mix ' Lobelia Crystal Palace true... Mignonette, Elliott's Mammoth. of Europe and America, color un- 20c. lb. pkt. 16c 26c ICo 10c IJc 26c 26c 2Ec 26c lec 1.00 16c 26c see 26c oz. 36c " 1.00 25c 20c 26c WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, City Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ESTABLISHED 1802 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS $5.00 per 1000 Seeds. Reduced price on large quantities. Our Wholesale price list lor Florists and Market Gardeners ia now ready for mailing and will be sent Iree on application. It contains a full assortment of the choicest seeds of the highest grade. LILT OF THE TALLEY PIPS CTCAS REVOLUTA STEMS J. M. THORBURN & CO. (Late of IB John Street) 36 Courtlandt Street, New York. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS— German grown in colors or mixed. Victoria Tr. pkt ,26c; '4 oz.,60c. oz.,»1.76 Victoria, Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c; V oz.,70c; oz.. »2.6U Giant Comet. Tr pkt. 15c: >* oz.,26c:oz. 76c; Ostrich Feather, Tr. pkt. 15c; >4 oz., 80c; oz. $1.UU Queen of the MarKet, Tr. pkt 10c; >^ oz 16c; oz . 4uc ; ALVSSUH, White Carpet. Tr pkt. 10c;oz,,30o; AGERATUM, Blue Star. Tr. pkt. 2'"c. BEGONIA: Erfordia. Dwarf Vernon, Vulcan, Zulu King, each Tr. pkt. 26c; CANDYTUFT, Empreas, 1 lb. ^2.00; Tr. pkt. ICc.; . iz , 2 c. HOONFLOWER. White Seeded, oz., sue; t oz , $1.26. Black Seeded, oz. 25c ; 4 oz. , 90c. PHLOl, Orandiflora. Tr. pkt. 10c; H,- oz. .20c; oz. m<:: Dwarr. Tr. pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 36c; oz. $1.26. PETUNIA: Sgl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained Calltornia Giants, each Tr. pkt. 50c; Dbl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained. Tr. pkt. $1.00 SALVIA: Bonflre Tr. pkt. 25c; ^i oz., 70c; oz., $2 6'l. Sploiideus \; oz., 30c; oz., $1.00 STOCKS: Dwarr Snowflake Tr. pkt. 26c;>ioz., $i.6i>. Large Flo. 10 Weeks. Tr. pkt. 26c; yi oz., 7Cc. VERBENA, HAHHOTH in colors or mlsed }i f>z., 25c; OZ.. 75c: BONORA: The New Plant Food, 1 lb. 60c ; by mall 65c. 0 lb. per express, $2.60. Write tor 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. X905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED 100 1000 PlumosusNanua 50c $4 00 Sprengerl 16c. xqq All Qreenhouse Grown. Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and 100 page seed buyers guide free. MOORE & SIMON, Seed Grotvers. 339 Market St., . PMImdolphla. Ucntlon the Florists' Eichaage wfiep writing. ASTERS Vick's Violet King Vick's Branching Vick's Daybreak Vick's Mikado Queen of the Earlies Write for our A.ster circular. It gives full descriptions and prices. Pamphlet "How to Grow Asters Suc- cessfully " free with every order. JAMES VICK'S SONS Rochester, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Igxchange when writing. FII.I. UP ORDERS. We have millions of bags in stock and can fill any order immediately upon receipt. lll[BllOD,Ll!lilliI&IVe!]GO. RICHMOND. VA. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ASTER SEED MISS KATE LOCK Airain Takeu Higrhegt Awards Where- ever Slioivn. <'olora EiichaDtreBB, pink and white, trade Packet, *1.10. No agents. Don'tsend fbetk.-': I H I nPk ASTER SPEtTAl.lsT. J. n, LUUn, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Out. I'.ilen Trial (Jrounds, Jliddlelioio, Mass. Your Aster, Miss Kale Lock, is the linest I ever fc'rew. The larcest, and most perfect fiOMered Aster on my crouiidstliia year and that is saying lonsider- able, as I luid sot'd from Italy, (Jermanv, Kiaiici-, England, l.'alitornm. I'anadaanrt tlie I'lnteil Slates' * IIKV. .1. U. LAWKE^^t'E. Pro).' Mention tlie FLnrists' Exchange when writing. Have no trouble in making cuttings and sow now the new real dwarf gptDlllinilI.BlDI!lil3r Trade pkt., 25c. 10 Trade pktB.,»2 CO. 0.v.Z(m|{ot)okei]j.j. FERN BALLS 7x9 $3.00 per doz. $20.00 per 100 Lily Stakes Japane 3 feet. Square Maple, $4.00 per 1000. V/2 feet, Square Maple, $5.00 per 1000. sc Bamboo ^^*° ^ *"*' ^^•^^p^'" '^°^- bundle, 2000, $10.00. Hyacinth Stakes I? S?,^^^^:^^/:^i^?c STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, N. Y. 1000. MeDtlon Tlie FlorietB* Exchange when writing. SHED GROWERS LEONARD 5EED CO. CHICAGO Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. Write for Prices. FLOWER 5EEDS Mention Tli« FlorUti' Bichange when writtng. Dickinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK XXX strong and Fine, Ready tor 3 Inch pots. Lobelia, Emperor William, $2.(0 per 100. Lantanas, yellow and pink. S2.00 per 100. H eliotropes, dark and light. $2.00 per 100. Nasturtium, douhle yellow. $2,00 per 100. \ erhenas, best Oalllornla Giants, $2.00 per 100. Petunia, New Star, selected. »2.00 per ItO. rhiox Drummondi, finest dwart grower. $2.00 PelargoniumB, lancy mix, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS Verbena. Improved mammoth, the very finest grown, mixed. 1000 seeds. 26c. Cineraria. Finest Urge flowering dwarf, 1000 Cyclamen Gieanteum. Finest Olante. mixed, 200 seeds, $1.UU, H pkt., 50c. Phlox Pnmila Compacta. Very dwarf and compact : grand for pots ; in finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 26c. , . . Alyssum Compactum. The most dwarf and compact variety grown : perfect little balls when grown in pots. Trade pkt. 26c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. $1. no : halt pkt. 60c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected; mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00 ; half pkt. 60c. Petunia. New Star ; from the finest marked fiowere, extra choice. Trade pkt. 26c, Salvia "Bonflre." Finest variety grown, 1000 seeds, 40c. GASH. Extra count ol aeedB m all packets. JOHN F. RDPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. G. G. MORSE & GO. Seed Groijvers 815-81 7 Sansoine Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention the Florlbts' Exchange when writing. Mention the FlurtsU' E?:change when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. PiinceeB Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All. English and Pure Culture MuBhroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON Seed MerchKntB and Growers 114 Ohambera Street, HM'W ¥OBK Mention the Florists* Elxcbange when writing. TIME IS SHORT BeiTonias for the Spring Trade should be in the ground now. Order now before it la to late. Hiuffle, five separate colors, $3 00 per 100; mixed $2.75. Doable, five separate colors, $4,00 per 100; mixed $3.75. HUBFRT St rO N. LE PAGE, Rep., IIUDLKI a \A}, jit. Vernon. NT. Mention the Florists* Dxchange when writing. fiXTRA CHOICB FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. jfl.OO; 100 lbs. ?8.00; 1000 lbs. ?75.00. Best English, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. »6.00; 1000 lbs. t56.00 STUMP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. Orlgiuators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spaw n . Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, IMO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. March lo, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 291 JOHNSON (SL STOKES' TE^STRD FLOWER 5E.ED5 ^\,e,?f^ Sow Now Trade Pkt. Oz A^eratum Blue Perfection $0.10 $O.BU Alyssum Little Gem 10 .30 Marltimum 1 sweet) 10 .16 DwarfBouqaet 10 .35 AsparaguH Plunmsus Nanus (new crop) per 100 seeds. SCc; per )00U seeds. $4.00; per 6000 seeds, $17.60. Asparagus Sprengeri, per 100 seeds, 15c: per looo seeds, 75c; per 6000 seeds. $3.00. A8t*T, Qut'en of the Market (the ear- liest), white, pJuk. light blue, dark blue, scarlet or mixed .. .10 .60 Aster, Semple'e Branching, mixed ,- .10 .50 *' '• " separate colors .10 .60 Begonia, Semperflorens, choice mixed 25 Candytuft, Empress, selected 10 .20 Centaurea Candldissima, 1000 seeds ... .25 1.00 CentaureaGymuMcarpa. 1000 seeds, 16c. .35 Centaurea Imperialist white 15 .4') •' finest mixed .10 .25 Cobaea Scandens, purple .' 10 .80 Gre villea Robusta .10 .50 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Compacta, per J oz , 26c 1.25 Mig^nonette, Machet true) 10 .40 Mignonette, Defiance 10 .40 Trade Pkt. 3Iignonette, Goliath $iM6 Moonllower white seeded, lb., $6.00 .10 Smith's large, early fiowering, per lb. $5.00 . ...10 Petunia, lar^e fiowerlng. slngleftinged, lOOu seeds, per 1 IG oz., $1.26. Petunia, Dwarf Inimitable Giants of California. 1000 seeds; 60c; l-Sa oz.,$l.i o. Petunia.extra large, double fringed, unsurpassed, stOseeds. 60c. Pyrethrum Aureum, Salvia Bplendens. Scarlet Sage, i oz. , 8alvia, Clara Bedman, i lb $6 60 Smila?^ new crop, per lb., $-J.00; i lb., 60c. Stocks, large flowering, German, Ten Week, separate colors Stocks, large flowering. Ten Weeks, mixed Stocks, Out and Come-Again (Prln- oessAllce) 30 Thnnbergia, mixed 10 Verbena, Mammoth, mixed, 2u00 seeds .20 Verbena, Mammoth, separate colors, 2300 seeds .... ....25 Vinca Rosea, alba, alba cculta 10 Mixed 10 Oz. $0.76 .50 .20 .10 .25 .25 .25 .26 .25 1.00 2.00 a.50 2.25 2.50 .60 1.25 .60 .40 See our ASTER and SWEET PEA off^r In last Issue. Write for our Wholesale List tor Florists Johnson & Stokes, 217-219 Market St., PhiIade!phia,Pa. BJeptloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. ■ VV^AINT ROOyVl Who wants Splrrra Superbe (mag nificent) at Ipss than cost ■' Iioz-. 75<'., 100. *1.00 LOOK at imi- ad March 3d for an eye opener, H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., Ne^v York, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. D A H UI AS Roots in any quantity. David Herbert & Son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK INC , ATCO, N.J. GLADIOI_I United States Representative and Grower of Groff 8 Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Maadowval* Farm, Barlln, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. AMERICA As a Nation Leads the World KLPDIOLOS BnEBIGH Leads as a SUMMEI FLOWERING BULB NEW! Introduced by US this year JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N.Y. Mention tlie Florists' Eschange when writing. NA/ARD'S HIGH SHADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. HORSE SHOE BRAND 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. WARNAARe>CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peon las, etc. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Our Credit & Information List For January contains 104 pages. It gives ratings on over 5000 persons in tiie trade and is the biggest tiling of the Isind issued. Send us $10 now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New York City. Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, including all shades, $10.00 per inoo. GLADIOLI, ihciii.' raised. No. I. $4.00 per 1000; 111 I *.■;■< iiii Xci2, $2.00 per 1000, 10.000 $18.00 GROFF'S HYBRID'S, a fine strain. No. 1. $.s.00: Nc, J. SiMHi; No. 3, $2.00 per 1000. CHILDSII, No. 1, $10.00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, dark, rich maroon, large open lli.uiT, l.iiii; spikes, $9.00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, dnulili-, choice varieties, all classes, .li\ iilr.l i-ncts iiiv selection, ,$.'). ,'iO per 100. SPOTTED CALLA, oue year, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 |.fr liHiii TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, strong, $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILV, ICiOO per 100. SINGLE TIGER LILV, $20.00 per 1000; one year frniii l.iill.U-ts, ,S10.00per 1000 SHASTA DAISY, 2i in. pots. $3.00 per 100 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. 2i in. pots. $2.50 per 111(1 VINCA MINOR VARIEGATA, a beautiful var- icuatcii trailer, hardy as an oak, 2j in. pots, W PUT lllll, WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, 3 years, strong. $25.00 PIT lllllll THURLOW'S WEEPING WILLOW, fine, hardy rri'riiir, t; til s ft, S7 pi-r lull, DOROTHY PERKINS ROSE, 2* inch pots. $4 pt-r 100. Cash Please, Lists Free. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CAISTN AS Tme, sound, selected roota, 2, 3 and more eyes, Allemanla, Austria, Florence VauKlian, Chae. Henderson. Robueta, Metalllca $2 no per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Black Prince, Martha Washington, pink. West ViTKiiiia. Black Beauty, Kate Gray. 13.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. OAUI I AC fleld-grovD, leading; kinds, for cut- ■»ni.i#40 flowers named whole roots. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses Grange P. 0., Balto. Md., Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. Thafi lh« kind w« make — hare been ilnce '73. JAS. M. BnlANT, Engraving 'anil"prlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHIUDELPHM, PA. .£ Write for our Catalogue Of Stock Engravings- Mention the FlorlBts' Blxdian^ when writing. niCHELL'S BULB SPECIALS Our stocks of all Bulbs is com- plete and in splendid condition, place your order early and we can take advantage of the weather for quick shipments. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Doz. 100 1000 Mammoth size $1,3.5 1510.00 $9.5.00 First size 1.00 7.25 70.00 Second size 75 6.00 47.,50 Third size 40 3.00 27.60 GLADIOLUS White and Light Colors .30 1.75 15.00 Scarlet and Crunson . . .20 1.00 9.00 Striped and Variegated .30 2.25 20.00 Finest Mixed, all colors .15 1.00 8.00 Hardy Japanese Lilium Auratum 8 to 9 size 75 5.00 45.00 9t.nllsize. 1,00 7.60 70.00 Album, 8 to 9 size 1.00 7.50 66.00 Album, 9 to 11 size. 1.50 ll.OO 105.00 Roseum, 8 to 9 size. .. .90 6.00 65.00 Roseum, 9 to llsize... 1.00 7.00 65.00 For complete stocks of Cannas, Dahlias, Tuberoses, and all Sum- mer flowering Bulbs, refer to our Wholesale List. Let us quote you on your wants. Write us, cata- logue mailed free. Henry F. Michell Co. Bulb Growerd anil Importers 1018 Market Street, PhJladeIphia,Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NARCISSUS «"» DAFFODILS For Forcing and Outdoor Planting. POAT BROS., EttriGk, Va. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SBBO TRADE ASSOCUTION W. H. Orenell. Plerrepont Manor, N. Y., president: L,. L. Uay, St FmiI, Minn., flrat ylee-prealdent; O. B. McVay, BlnnlnKham, Ala., aeeond vice-president; C. K. Kendel, Cleve- land, C, secretary and treasurer. The House Committee on Agricul- ture has not concurred in recommend- ing an appropriation for the free dis- tribution of seeds, and should each member now write his Congressmen and Senator, urging them to support thi.s Coinmittee's action in not recom- mending an appropriation, such let- ters would undoubtedly have weight and help bring about the hoped for change. W. H. GRENELL. President American Seed Trade Assn. WASHINGTON, D. C. — Seedsmen to the number of fifteen met at the New Willard hotel on Monday. March 5, to discus.? the free seed question, also the matter of seed testing by the Govern- ment and other important subjects. There were present at the meeting representatives of the following Arms; J. M. Thorburn & Company, and Pe- ter Henderson & Company, New York; .Inseph Breck & Sons, and Schlegel & Fottler Company, Boston; Comstock Ferro & Company, Wethersfield, Conn.; Jerome B. Rice Seed Company, Cambridge. N. T.; Robert Buist Com- liaiiy, William Henry Maule, W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Johnson & Stokes, and the D. Landreth Seed Company, Philadelphia; J. M. McCulIough's Sons, Cincinnati; Griffith & Turner, Balti- more; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, and Northrup, King & Company, Minneapolis, Minn. LOW PRICES 50,000 Azalea Amoena ".i,.",'.' Hydrangea P. Q., 2 to 3 f t , S6.00 per 100. Hydrangea P. G , 3 to 4 ft., extra fine, $10 00 per 100. SpireaWaterer, extra fine, $7.00 per 100 Spirea Van Houtte, 3 to 4 ft., $7 00 per 100. 600,000 Shrubs, see price list. 35,000 Honeysuckles, in variety, extra fine. Hybrid Perpetual Roses, own roots and budded, 2 yrs., at $10. 00 per 100. Roses from 2 inch pots, $20 00 to $30.00 per 1000. 35,000 Creeping Roses, own roots, 2 years, $50 00 per 1000. Largest assortment of strong field grown Herbaceous plants in this country : 60,000 Phlox alone. Send for list. Send ns your order for Young Stock for Transplanting. — T H E-. Elizabeth Nursery Company ELIZABETH, N. J. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. CALADIUM 100 infio r<-7 inches $1.50 S12..'')0 7-9 inches 3.00 2.5.00 0-11 inches 6.00 .1,1.00 11-13 inches .S.OO 75 00 GLADIOLUS 100 1000 rink .Mixture S1.7.'> SW.OO S, iiTl.t Mixture 1.00 0.00 Stripi'cl .Mixture _ 2.00 17.00 White and Light Mixture 1.75 15.00 Groff's Hybrid 1..50 12.50 Florist's Hybrids 90 S.OO TulitToscs, Ex Pi'arl, l-i; in l.fKl ,s.00 HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW YORK. — Edgar Brown, bot- anist in charge of Seed Laboratory. U. S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, D. C, was in town Satur- day last. BALTIMORE, MD. — Seedsmen and dealers in fertilizers especially are all doing an excellent business, particu- larly in Southern trade, which is re- ported a.'s being of large proportions. ALBERT LEA, MINN.— The Thompson Seed Company, one of Al- bert Lea's latest and most important business additions, is now completely equipped and installed in its new building on South Broadway, and is ready to carry on the seed business in all its branches. CHICAGO. — As the season advances the reports are even more emphatic that the call for seeds is unprecedent- ed. Where in previous years, through the adjacent section that depends on Chicago for its supply of seeds, there were several feet of snow on fhe ground, it is reported that the ground is free of frost, an* rn many places broken and ready to plant, though the latter statement must be taken with well-known exceptions. The reports from all the houses in this city are practically unanimous as to the ad- vance call. The fact that the Cash Buyers' Union, a mail order concern of this city which is in the hands of a receiv- er is more or less of a surprise to the general mercantile trade of Chicago, may be so, but so far as it affects the seed trade it amounts to nothing. A contemporary having reported some months ago that the concern was in- tending to follow in the line of Sears. Roebuck. Montgomery Ward and other mail order houses, we were im- mediately placed in communication and the reply from authentic sources was that seeds would not be brought into consideration this season, and probably not for a year. W. K. W. 292 The Plorists' Exchangre DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PiEONIES '""''^'^i^^i"""''' We have in cold storage in prime condition a grand lot of Herbaceous Pgeonies, these are strong roots with from 3 to 5 eyes, they are P lump and fresh and if planted early will give excellent returns, Andre Lauries. A fine. late, dark red Alexandrina. Fine, lilac rose Alba Plena. A fine double white AgJda. Kith, einwing, dark red Ambrose Verschaffelt. Wine red. tipped white Anemonaeflora Rubra. Rich, dark red Bucchi. Flesh, changing to white Blcolor. White, tinged rose, cream centre Comte de Niepperg. Bright red. with darker markings Duke of Wellington. Fine, white, creamy centre Delacheii. Very hite, rich deep crimson Due de Cazes. Dark rose, salmon centre Duchess de'Orleans. Rosy lake, salmon centre Duchess de Nemours. Extra fine, rare, pure white Edulis Superba. Fine, bright rose Trancois Ortegal. Rich, purplish crimson Festiva Alba. A fine, large, pure white Festiva Maxima. Finest large white, occasional red flakes Formosa Rosea. A good, light pink Humei. Rosy pink, with golden, buff centre Jeanne d'Arc. Rosy pink, centre sulphur white ... ., Lamartine. Deep violet rose L'Esperance. A fine, light flesh. Louis Van Houfte. A rich, late crimson doz. Per 100 $2.00 $15.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 16.00 1.50 12.00 1.50 12.00 L.'iO 12.00 2.00 15.00 1,50 12.00 2.60 20.00 2.60 20.00 1.50 12.00 . 2.00 15.00 2.(H) 16.00 6.00 50.00 1.50 12.00 1.50 12.00 2.00 15.00 ?4.50 36.00 1.60 12.00 1.50 12.00 2.50 20.00 1.60 16.00 . 1.50 12.00 1.50 12,00 Per doz. Per KHJ Marie Lemoine. (Rosenfield's variety.) Delicate flesh, liassing to white Marshall Vaillant. Purplish violet Ne Plus Ultra. Peach, edged white Princess Mathilde. Deep violet rose _ Paganini. \'inlet. sulphur centre Poiteau. Flesh white Queen Victoria. A fine wliite Reevesii. Fine, large, lit^lit pink Rosea Elegans. Soft rose, with lighter centre Reine des Fleurs. Fine rose pink, salmon centre Sydonie. Del irate rose Whitleyii. .\ line, early white Double White in mixture Double Red in mixture Double Pink in mixture.- _._ _ All colors mixed Early Flowering Paeonies. Officinalis iMutabilis) Alba. White 2.00 Rosea. Pink Rubra. Crimson i.66 Tenuifolia flore plena. Crimson 2.50 2.00 15.00 1.50 12.00 1.50 12.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 l.SO 12.00 2.00 16.00 1.50 12.00 2.00 16.00 LH) 12.00 2.00 16.00 2.00 15.00 1.60 12.00 1.25 10.00 1.25 10.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 15,00 1.50 12,011 1.00 8.0(1 2.50 18,lHi HENRY A. DREER, 714 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCRANTON, PA. — The grangers of Lackawanna County in joint meeting with the West Abington grange last week passed an unanimous vote op- posing free distribution of seeds by the government. All signs point to one of the best seed seasons in years; especially is this true of the seed houses in the middle West and South. Owing to the very mild Winter we have had, the buyers of seeds everywhere liave, ever since 1906 came in, been besieging the seedsmen for catalogues, with the re- .sult that the mail business started off and is continuing strong and steady. A VALUABLE GRASS. — James Bradford Olcott, who has been study- ing the habits of grass for a quarter of a century, has discovered in the lawn of John S. Cheney in South Man- chester some patches of turf that he considers rare and valuable, says the Hartford (Conn.) Courant. The grass is of a fine texture, apparently very hardy, and makes a heavy turf. The botanical name for this grass is, roughly speaking, Festuca ovlna, but Professor Haeckel of St. Patten, Aus- tria, has established at least 160 va- rieties of this festuca. So it will be seen that this name by no means in- dividualizes the grass. It may be Fes- tuca ovina tenuifolia, which is a com- mercial grass, seeds of which may be obtained; but Mr. Olcott is by no means certain of their classification. THE GOVERNMENT AND SEED TESTING. — The Washington (D. C.) Star, of Monday, March 5, comments ns follows on the government seed matters as follows; The officials of the Agricultural De- itartment claim that the dealers have the situation entirely in their own hands. The department does not care ;i particular whoop about the work, in iVict would rather devote the time and '■nergy it consumes to some more strik- ing and useful work. The representatives do not care about it either. It is more or less of a nuis- ince, they say, to be pestered by con- stituents for seeds and to have to at- tend to mailing three or four cents worth to several thousand different peo- ple. But the real pressure on the repre- sentative comes from the people In his district, who know at the present time that they can depend on the seeds that they get from the Department of Agri- culture and they cannot depend on the -seeds that they get at the corner gro- cery. One of the officials of the department in talking about the matter to a Star re- porter to-day said: "Of course, there are some seedsmen that put out just as good seed as the Agricultural Department. But the farmer and the little man who is run- ning his own truck garden in a con- crressional district does not know when he is buying seed from the store whether he Is going to get that sort or not. If the seed dealers would Just make the men in their own business all put out straight, good seed, there would not be the same pressure on the repre- sentatives for the free department seeds. It Is not so much the money involved, for the money in each case is small. But the man who is planting a small garden patch wants to know that he Is going to get something and that something will be what he thinks he planted. "We would be glad enough to see the seed purchasing and distributing pro- vision knocked out of the bill and be able to devote our time to fretting and experimenting with rare foreign seeds and adapting new varieties to the condi- tions in this country. But I really be- lieve that the pressure for the seed dis- tribution will be kept up by the con- stituents and the provision for the seed purchase will be inserted in the bill on the floor of the House." European Notes. Frost, snow, hail and rain alter- nately and altogether, fairly represent our experiences at the present time, and have a most discouraging effect upon trade. Our hopes of fine dry weather to clear out some of our heavy stocks of peas and beans are not likely to be realized; and the trade in seed potatoes is dead and bur- ied. In connection with the subject of po- tatoes the extravagant claims made by C. Forgeot on behalf of the Sola- num Commersoni Violet of M. Laber- gerie have been subjected to a very severe criticism, with the result that authorities so eminent as Mons. P. Vilmorin and Arthur Sutton both state their belief that it is only the well known Blue Giant potato, which may have been accidentally mixed with the S. Commersoni, when growing. At the same time Mr. Sutton states that M. Labergerie considered he had seen the sport reverting completely to S. Com- mersoni. Until this point is finally and satisfactorily settled purchases should be made in a conservative spirit by those who hope to find a market for the seed. In the mean- time it is only fair to point out that the illustration used in the advertise- ment of M. Forgeot bears very many of the features of the Blue Giant. For European sale the color is decid- edly objectionable; but it may be of sei'vice for the manufacture of starch, or for feeding to hogs. Reports of exceptionally mild and damp weather continue to reach us from Holland and Germany with con- siderable destruction of plants that are wintered in the open. Here, in the West, the failures continue, and the visitors from your side that we hope to welcome during the coming Summer will have to be content with an exten- sive display of annual crops. Sincere sympathy will be felt for F. A. Gardiner of J. Carter & Co., whose wife died after a lingering illness on February 17. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. B. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. — Whole- sale Price List of Nursery Stock, Plants, Bnlhp. etc. PETERSON'S NURSERY, Chicago, 111. — Price List of Shrubs, Trees, Her- baceous Perennials, etc. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER COMPANY, Boston. Mass. — Market Gardeners' List of Seeds, Fertilizers, and Sundries. FOREST, NURSERY. AND SEED COMPANY (J. H. H. Boyd, Proprietor). McMInnvllle, Tenn. — Trade List of Tree Seeds, Vines, Climbers, etc. Recollections of a Wholesale Seed Traveler. BY S. B. DICKS. In this issue we begin a series of ar- ticles from the pen of S. B. Dicks, of London, as well known in this country as in England as the genial, talented representative of Cooper, Taber & Co., seedsmen, setting forth his recollec- tions of the seed trade, with which Mr. Dicks has been actively associated for nearly half a century, during which period he has traveled extensively in many countries in the interests of his firm. We feel confident that these ar- ticles will be found most excellent and instructive reading by American seeds- men. As the editor has kindly intimated that these recollections need not be severely horticultural, I propose to in- clude in them a few matters of more general interest, which may be in- structive to some of my readei-s and helpful to others. I am the more In- clined to hope that this may be the case because, while I have covered most of the ground south and west of Liverpool. I have done considerably more traveling in foreign countries. In the Spring of 1866, I paid my first visit to Holland at the time when the cro- cuses were Just going out of bloom, and stayed there roaming through the different bulb farms during the bloom- ing period of hyacinths, tulips and nar- cissi. By this means I acquired much useful knowledge respecting the dis- tinctive chai-acteristics of the different varieties, and especially their adapta- bility for border work, which was at that time coming into fashion in Eng- land. The knowledge thus acquired was of the greatest assistance to me during the quarter of a century when it was part of my duty to manage the bulb department of our house. The most noteworthy of the whole- sale Dutch firms in those days were: Byvoet. Polman Mooy, Roozen, Van Velsen, F. and P. Van Waveren and J. H. Veen. The majority of these firms continue to this day, but the conditions of the business have changed entirely. Then the younger members of the family remained in the firms their fathers had developed; to-day, in many instances, they are fighting against the family business tooth and nail. Behind these great names there ex- isted an army of smaller growers, in- cluding some very able men by whom many of the best of the new varieties were raised. The credit of the same was often appropriated by the intro- ducers by whom they were offered to the general trade. The value of a good name for a novelty was forcibly im- pressed upon me by F. Van Velsen, a fine old gentleman, who spoke English like a native and was proud of the splendid training he had received in Veitch's nurseries in his early years. He had raised a new early single tulip which he named Dolphin. It was of a brilliant scarlet color and of very elegant form. Every one admired it, but nobody bought it until a friend suggested that he should call it Scarlet Due van Thol. Protesting that it was not a Van Thol variety, he at last yielded, and to-day it is more widely grown than any other variety of Its class. While on the subject of naming, a few examples of a similar nature may be interesting: In the early sixties, the late J. H. Veen introduced to Beck, Henderson & Child, a hardy white cab- bage lettuce which was much esteemed in Holland. Despite the energetic pro- tests of the late Richard Dean, who was at the time in the employ of Beck & Company, the lettuce was offered to the British trade as "hardy white Dutch;" and while the loyal customers of the firm bought it in limited quan- tities, the general trade ignored It until Messrs. Dickson, at the instigation of Mr. Dean. I believe, renamed it "All the Year Round," and then it went off like hot cakes. It has been renamed many times since then, but the bulk of the seed is sold under the Dickson- ian appellation,. The firm of Putzen, Germany, raised a pansy many years ago to which they gave the barbaric name of Viola tri- color maxima, purple with light blue. Of course, it fell flat, until the pi-ac- tical mind of E. Senary discerning Its merits offered it as pansy Lord Bea- consfleld, and now its culture is world wide. While dealing with the question of nomenclature it may be interesting to note the frequent use of the names of race horses to the earliest varieties of peas. In the middle of the eighteenth century Miller, in his Gardener's Dic- tionary, mentions Hotspur as the lead- ing variety at that time. A century later J. G. Walte, an out-and-out sportsman, introduced Daniel O'Rourke. and later still. Caractacus, a variety which has never yet been beaten. Mr. Waite is reputed to have won a pile of money on both these horses; but be that as it may, both of the peas were undoubtedly good racers. At the present time the leading va- rieties of early white peas in Canada are Sunol and Maud S.. both named after race horses, the fleetest of their kind. (To be CuntlDued.) ENGLISH POTATOES IN AMERI- CA.— Consul Hamm, of Hull, sends a table giving the quantities of pota- toes shipped at that port from Novem- ber 11, 1905 to January 18. 1906. The total number of bushels was 152,000, worth $64,600, or about 42 cents a bushel. They came from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where the land is brought to the highest stage of culti- vation and drainage and the best of fertilizers are used. The consul adds that it seems strange that England, with its crowded population, can ex- port thousands of bushels of potatoes to a country like the United States, with an abundance of cheap arable land. The American duty, too, is 25 cents per bushel. March 10, 1906 The f^lormt^s^ £i,xeH£inge 293 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, BiidKeport. Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. T., trea;-^rer. THE GILES COUNTY (TENN.) NURSERY COM- PANY has changed its address from Lynnville, Tenn., to Pulaski, Tenn. The "Freezing of Fruit Trees" is discussed by the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, Gen- eva, N. Y., in Bulletin 2 6 9, copies of which can be .secured from the station on application. It is re- commended, as securing a degree of immunity from the worst effects of such freezings, to plant the more tender fruits on elevated localities, or on the upper portions of hillsides and slopes. Trees on drained soil suffer less than those on undrained areas, espe- cially where the land is heavy. Exposure to pre- vailing Winter winds is to be avoided, since these blow oft the snow and subject the roots to freezing. Good culture to promote vigor of trees, its proper management or the use of cover crops to check growth late in the season, and care in the control of insects and diseases are also influential factors in lessening injury from frost or storing up vitality to recover from such injury. Pyrus Malus Florlbunda. Since the introduction to our collections of the many varieties of the pyrus from Japan it is puzzling to almost every one to know what their proper specific names are, so mixed are the names that have come to us from that country. Here, for in- stance, is one which goes under the name of Pyrus malus florlbunda. In some of the best botanical works Pyrus florlbunda is the name given to Pyrus Parkmanni, and among our own native pyrus the one we know as arbutifolia has been known in its time as P. florlbunda. However, any one familiar with shrubs will see by a glance at our illustration that the plant figured represents neither Parkmanni ncir arbutifolia, and that it does represent the beau- tiful half shrub, half tree, which is now so well known in collections ks Pyrus florlbunda. As the photograph shows, the plant is a profuse bloomer and one well deserving the prominent place it now occupies in collections. What a fine display our specimen makes! It is placed, too, in a posi- tion where its beauty is well displayed, the larger trees in the rear forming an excellent background. 'Ihe flowers of this pyrus are borne in little clus- ters as those of apples are, and the whole appear- ance of the bush when in flower reminds one of a miniature apple tree, as, of course, its botanical relationship would indicate. The color of the flowers is a deep pink, becoming lighter as they get to maturity. The profusion of bloom is well shown in the picture; and such a showing did this bush make when in flower that many a person intruded on the lawn on which it grew to satisfy themselves as to what it was that presented such a won- drous sight. After the flowers, berries appear, hardly large enough to be called apples, which become of a dull red color when ripe. And this leads us again to make mention of other varieties under the same name, for one good authority in describing it says of the fruit that it is "of a bright scarlet," which the fruit of this one is not. But it may be entirely possible that there are varieties of it. .some with berries as well as flowers differing from others. So far the propagation of this pyrus has been entirely by budding or grafting on common apple stocks, which has been sufHcient to produce as many as calls for it required. There is still the raising of it from seed to be tried, should it be necessary to Increase it in that way. Horticultural Notes. Azalea Vaseyi. from the Carolina Mountains, is a ' lovely species. Its pink flowers are unlike those of any other species of azalea; and it is very hardy. Besides its handsome foliage, the flowers of the pawpaw are interesting, though making little dis- play. They are dark brown, an inch or more in dia- meter, bell-shaped, and come before the leaves in Spring. Cryptomeria japonica becomes "browned" a good deal in severe Winters, but its wood does not get hurt, and it is well entitled to be considered a hardy evergreen. There are some nice specimens in the vicinity of Philadelphia. Where Viburnum plicatum is hardy its variety, rotundifolium, may well be tried. The "snowballs" are larger than those of plicatum, and are in per- fection a few days in advance of these. V. plicatum is the well known Japanese snowball. Viburnum Sieboldi, Introduced as a shrub, has proved to be a small tree in Philadelphia. There are many specimens of it twenty feet high and still grow- ing. It is evergreen where it does not freeze. Rhodotypus kerrioides has white flowers, in size and shape like the corchorus. The flowers do not come in a bunch in Spring, but are scattered through- out the season. Acer rufinerve is a Japanese maple almost identi- cal with our native Acer striatum; but its leaves color beautifully in Autumn, whereas those of striatum do not. Both of these maples seed freely; and seeds sown in Autumn are almost sure to grow, sprouting early in Spring. The fruit-bearing paper mulberry is altogether a different tree from the male form. It bears scarlet fleshy balls of pulp and seed, which are most orna- mental and interesting. Root cuttings made in Spring soon give a supply of plants. When the trees are where their roots get injured they are apt to sucker, but this does not occur where no disturbance takes place. Sowing Seeds on Frozen SoU. A correspondent writes me for an opinion on the wisdom of sowing seeds of evergreens at once, on frozen soil if need be, instead of deterring the work until Spring. Should the ground have been prepared in Autumn, and if dry soil be under cover to spread upon the seeds after sowing. I would certainly favor it, and would look for good results to follow. There is no sowing, whether it be of evergreen or deciduous seeds, that results as good as early sowing. Nothhig whatever can be said against sowing now. Neither frost nor snow will hurt the seeds; on the contrary, it will hasten their germinaion. But little covering of soil would be required should the ground be frozen, because the freezing so loosens the earth that when it thaws it carries the seeds under ground as it sniks. and they get covered. The half of all seeds sown in Spring are lost be- cause of late sowing. There is not time for them to swell their coats before the heat of late Spring is past, and when heat and drought come, as often Shrubs should be set out now and be well pruned in at the time. There would not be much serviceable wood the first Winter, but there would be the sec- ond, and every Winter thereafter, if the proper pruning were given to insure good shoots for forcing. The shrubs to set out are those that flower in the early days of Spring. Not that others are not de- .sirable, but it is only those that bloom early that are of use. Such shrubs as have to make leaves be- fore their flowers do not force well. It takes too long a time to reach the flowering stage. Among those already well known as good forcing subjects are the forsythias, in both suspensa and viridissima, the Cornus Mas, flowering almonds, double-ttowering peaches, cherries, apples, and the early flowering spiraeas. Mock oranges, snowballs, the tall deutzias, exo- chorda and shrubs like these that flower late are poor stock to force, and really are in not much demand when they are forced. The best time to have these ♦ oddities in bloom is not just at Christmas or holiday time, but either before or after these periods, when theie is not such a glut of flowers as there is at fes- tival times. And the best time to set out the shrubs is now. Ilex Crenata for Hedges. In a recent issue of The Florists' Exchange one of the advertisers calls attention to the desirability of the Japanese holly. Ilex crenata, as a hedge plant, and in this I fully agree with him. It is one of the neatest foliaged evergreens there is, its leaves being of a shining green, small and slightly toothed. The berries some of the plants bear are small, black. Pyrus Malus Florlbunda. happens in May, there is no use in expecting to see the seeds sprout. There are too many nurserymen who let seed sow- ing and tree planting go until sales are over, which is a great mistake. It is the first work that should be done in Spring. Really the Fall should see more of the sowmg of seeds than it does. In what nature does, there is a lesson for us all. The vast forests of white pine and other evergreens and trees have resulted from seeds that fall from the trees in Autumn. Unless where they fall in places too wet or too dry, the seeds grow very well when Spring comes. Look at the fresh growth of white pine on some of the abandoned farms of New England, whole forests of them! Yes, sow the seeds in frozen ground rather than do the sowing late in Spring. Forcing Shoots of Shrubs in Winter. Retail florists say there is a good trade to be done in the way of forcing shoots of flowering shrubs m early Winter. In all large cities there is a demand for something out of the usual line of flowers, and sonie hardy shrubs in full bloom are sure to attract. This in the season for florists and nurserymen to set out a stock of plants especially to cut from. It takes good strong plants to yield good flowering shoots; little sprigs are of no use. It requires shoots of two I feet or more in length to be of the best service. It is a pity they are not red, for then florists would want the branches for Christmas; but they are black. As a hedge plant this holly is bound to become very popular. Its growth is stiff, compact, and its habit bushy — just what is wanted for a pretty, orna- mental, evergreen hedge. Then it propagates from cuttings better than most hollies do, using for the purpose half-ripened wood in Summer. Defensive hedges are not often required now, but were such wanted there is no doubt Ilex crenata would answer. There are no thorns, to be sure; but the growth is rigid, and with age a hedge of this would keep out almost every animal that might try to push through it. There is noticed a difference in the foliage of those now in cultivation. This may be but a dif- ference of a sexual nature. Not all hollies are fer- tile, and it may be that the seed-bearing ones have leaves differing in appearance from those that are not, as has been noticed in other hollies and plants. Still, there are known varieties of it, one of which. Fortune!, is described as having rounder leaves than the type. Those who visit the far South tell us of the beauty of the hedges of Ilex Cassine met with there. We cannot have that cue here; the Cassine will not stand our Winters, but the one of these notes, cren- ata will, and in it there is a something just as good as Cassine. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 294 The Plorists' Exchange AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES. For Varieties and Prices, see Adv. in issue of February, loth, page i66. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, h.j. tfeatlon Tbe FlorlstB* Bxcbange when trrltliig. CUAnC TDCCC KVERGBEENS, 8HRCBS and ROSES; in tact Ori/%VC I n.EE9 everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade Hats. BAY STATE NVRSBRIBS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS tfentlon tbe Florlsta* Bxcbange wben wrltlnK. F. & F. NURSERIES gS "oS.«er»'' TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment Trade^Catalogne Mpiilion The Florist's Exchange when writing. fThe SHREWSBURY IMURSERIEs"! I EATONTOWN, N. J. | I """ ..nrir -"- ORNAMENTAL STOCK S 9 Write for wholesale trade-Hat. • 99########tt#MM#A#ttttftttAAttAA AAAA^AAA A^^^^iAAA ^.-.^.^-.^^ 9 Mention "Hie FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PI,ANTS Onr DeaoriptlTe Oatalocne of American Seeda and FIsnta la ready for maillnK. Aak for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN A CO. Tree Seeda and Flanto Speolaliata, ATLANTA, GA Uentlon tbe Florists' Bxcbange wben writing. !!!iO,000 EailloiDia Filvel 100 1000 2 years. 24-3 ft.. 5-8 branches $2.00 $18.00 2 " 2-24 ft.. 4-8 braDChes 1.75 15.00 2 " 2-24 ft.. 2-4 branches 1.00 9.00 2 " 18-24 ins.. 4-8 branches 1.26 10.00 3 " 2-24 ft., 5-10 branches 2.00 18.00 3 " 18-24 ins.. 5-8 branches 1.80 12.00 4 " Tree form, 3-5 ft.. 2.5c. each. All the above have been cut -back ItoStimes and transplanted — fine stock. 800,000 Asparagus Roots 2 years. Palmetto, strong $0.40 Conover's Colossal 35 Palmetto 30 Conover's 30 Barr's Mammoth 30 Donald's Elmira 30 Giant Argenteuil 50 $3.00 2.75 2.50 2.60 2.50 2.50 3.50 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 100 1000 Gandy S0.40 $3.00 Clyde $0.30 $2,25 Buback. 40 3.00 Michel's Early .30 2.25 New Home 40 3.00 Fairfield 30 2.25 Glen Mary 30 2.60 Haverland 30 2.25 Brandywine 30 2.60 Excelsior 30 2.26 Term ProUflc... .30 2.25 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Althsea, 2-3 ft., 4-8 branches $3. .50 $30.00 Hall's Japan Honeysuckle, 3 years.... 3.50 30.00 Bignonia Badicans, 4 years 6.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata. 4-5 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata, 5-7 ft 6,00 Spiriea Billardii. 4-6 ft 6.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. .\11 the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J, H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Mention the FlorlstB* Bichange when writing P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. P.O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE Uentlon tbe Ploriata' Bxcbange wben writing. A LARGE STOCK OF Bcrbcris Thunbcr^ii and Rosa Rugosa For hedge work, several sizes, don't miss it. Catalogue sent. Also A0,000 Hardy Ferns ill stock for (lark, shady places where other plants will not grow. Edward Gillett iSoutHivicK, Mass. Mention the FLorlsta' Exchange when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OK AMERICA 160,000 Ilex Crenata (japan Hoily) 8 to 10 •n-8ct8 »70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 eta 100.00 250,000 Buxus suffruticosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts 38,00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after Marcti 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK, N. H. Mention tbe Florists* Elxchange wben writing. Hollanii lorserg StoGK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.g2K Mention the Florista' Elxchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. "SrsTrtis BOSKOOP. HOLUND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTreea, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Uentlon tbe Florlata' Bxcbange when writing. Baby Ramblers, Immense Stock of 2yi in. Pots, $7-00 per lOO 3 " " lo.oo " loo Fieldgrown strong |25.ooper loo Hardy Field Qrown Roses; Clematis, Sbrubs, Ornamental Trees. >A/. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. _^_______ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^_ TWO YEARS OLD FIELD-CROWN Hydrangea Panlculata Grandiflora standards, 4 to 6 feet, XXX, $16.00 per 100 ; 3Jj to 6 feet, $13.60 per 100. Bush-form, 3 to 4 feet, bushy, $8.60 per 100. Special rates on large lots. Let us price four general wants in Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Climbing Vines, etc Send lor Wholesale Price List. Use printed stationery. We send It only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. CRIMSON RAMISLER, No. 1, $8.00 per 100; XSX heavy, $10 CO per 100 DOROTHY PERKINS, $7.00 per 100. HYBRID PERPETUALS. $9.00 to $10.00 per 100. Special rates on large lots. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, Bushy. Transplanted Stock 2 to 3 feet, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 18 to 2t inches, $2.60 per ICO; $16.00 per 1000. RA^BLERd llome-Grown Plants PniLADELPniA RAMBLER 6 to 6 ft $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100 3,to.4;ft 1.76 " 12.00 1 to 6 ft $2.26 per doz. ; f 16.00 per 10 2to3tt 1.60 ■' 10.00 " SHRIBBERY CRIM80N RA^IBLER 4 to 6 It $2.26 per doz. : $16.00 per 100 3 to 4 ft $1.76 per doz, ; $12.00 per 100 2 to 3 ft $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 SPIR/EAS-Van Houttei, A. Waterer, Blue and Prunitolia. DEUTZIAS— Lemoinei and Gracilis. SNOWBALLS— Plicatum and Opulus. WEIQE- LIAS — Rosea, Floribunda. Oandida, Variegated. ALTHEAS —Double White, Violet and Red. California Privet, Berberls Thunbergll, Hydrangea Orand. Write tor prices. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Orove. Pa. Mention the Florists' Eixcbange when writing. THEIF. E. CONINE NURSERY GO. (Succesiorto Frank Elmer Conlne>. STRATFORD, CONN. Established I I years. Have for sale GENERAL NURSERY STOCK Alsa the following large Stock for immediate effect: 1500 well furnished AUSTRIAN AND SCOTCH Pines, 3 to 8 ft. Three times transplanted in heavy soil. Elegant roots. Golden Elder, 4 to O tt. Hydrangea P. G. 8 1-3 to 4 ft. Hj'tlrangea P. G. Trees 8 years old. Mahonia Aqiiifolia, 2 to 3 ft. Azalea Mollis Standard Am. grown. Forsythias, 5 to 7 ft. Stephanandra, 4 yrs. «>ld. Spiriea's Thunbergii. 4 yrs. old. Spir;ea Van Houttei, 3 to 4 It. Wiegelas, 4 to 5 ft. .Spiraea Opiiliolia, 4 to O ft. Sanibucus Laciniata, 4 yrs. old. Cut Ijeaf Birch, 10 to 15 ft. Cal. Privet, 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. Ibota Privet, 4 to ~> ft. Regeliannm Privet, 3 yrs. old. Bei'bei'is Thunbergii, 3 yrs. H.vpericiim 31oserianuni, 3 yrs. Desmodiuiu Penduliflorum', 3 yr. Anipelopsis Englemanii, 3 yrs! K.uonynius Radicans V'ar., 4 yr.s. Euonyniiis Radicans, 4 yrs. Dorothy Perkins, 3 yrs. Crimson Ramblers, 4 yrs., etc., etc. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. MeotloD tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. '»'»OLOCOLONVIIORSEIIIES":: Crataegus Amoldlana 4-5 ft. $12 00 Crataegus Crus-galll 3-4 ft. lo.OO Crataegus mollis ... .2-4 ft, 8.00 Forsythia Fort unci, 3-4 ft. 8^00 Viburnum molle 2-3 ft. 10.00 Viburnum opulus 12-18 In. B.'oo Viburnum venosum 12-18 In. 8 00 Trade list now ready, T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XHJMOON COMPANY Tor i TREES, StlRliBS. VINES Your) and SI^ALL reillTS PeBcrlptive lUnetrated Catalogue Free THE ■WM. H. MOON CO. * MorrisvUle, Fa. Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing. Large Specimen Trees. PJor-way maple 2% to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Rlane, 21^ to 3 in. Horse Chestnut, 2i/,to3i.$in Carolina Poplar,l% & 2 in. Hemlock Spruce, 4 to 6 feet Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. Pormeriy of Keene & Foulb. Flushing, L. I. Mention the Florista' Eicbange when writing. \A/ILLIAM PLUMB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT P. O. Box IMl, New York City. I uiii prepared to undertake the construction and eiiuipment of estates, parks, etc. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Plans and estimates cheerfully furnished for large or small places. All operations under personal supervision. Twen- ty-five years experience. Correspondence solicited. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. March 10, 1906 The Plorists' Hxchange i95 Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the Country. standard varieties In unlimited quantity. New and rare varieties In great assortment. Quality of stock of our usual well-known high standard. Size of plaut.s correct to give the best and quickest results Many planters not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give satLsfaotory returns the flnst season. This, in most Instances, is a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called " field clumps " that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in this list is def crilied as being 3, 4 or 5-inch pots. This does not necessarily mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and pottud up during the Fall and early Winter months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the Spring, with practically no loss, which, in the case of clumps, is often quite serious. FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST Acanthus Mollis. 4-ln. pots Latifolius. 4-in. [xits 'Achillea Filipendulina. 4-in. pots Millefolium Roseum. 3-ln. pots *The Pearl. ;j-in. pots Per doz. .$1.2.5 . 1.25 .75 . .75 .75 Aconitum Fisherii. Strong 1.25 Autumnale. Strong 1.25 Lycoctonum. Strong 1.25 Napellus. Strong 1.25 Napellus. Bicolor. Strong 1.25 Adonis Pyrenaica. Strong 1.25 Vernalis. Strong Agrostemma Coronaria. 4-In. pots. Flos Jovis. 3-in. pots *Anthericum Liliastrum. Strong.. *Lilliago. .Strong Ajuga Reptans Variegata. 3-in. potw Genevensis. 3-in. pijts ♦AJyssum Saxatile Compacta. 3-in. IH'ts Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. ♦Anemone Japonica. A fine stock, nut of the usual winter killed sort frequently sent out. but vigorous growing plants from 3-in. pots 'Anemone Japonica. Semi-double, rosy carmine •Alba. Large, pure white.... ♦Prince Henry. New double, deep pink •Queen Charlotte. Semi-double I.a France pink, the finest of all i- 'Rosea Superba. Silvery rose.. •Whirlwind. Grand double-white Anemone Pennsylvanica. 3-iu. pots Syivestris. 3'in. pots 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .76 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 Eliza Fellman 1.50 Pulsatilla. 3-in. pots 75 Anthemia Tinctoria Kelwayii. 3-ln. pots 75 Alba. 3-ln. pots 75 Pallida. 3-in. pots 7i) Aquilegias Caryophilloides. Chrysan- tha, Chrysantha Alba, CaJifor- nian Hybrids, Grandiflora. Skin- neri and Vulgaris Flore Plena. Strong; 4-in. pots 75 Coerulea and Canadensis. 3-in. pots ♦Arabia Alpina. 3-in. pots •Flore Plena. 3-ln. pots Armeria Maritima Alba. 3-in. pot.s Splendens. S-in. pots Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong.... Purshiana. 4-in. pots Stellariana. 3-in. pots •Asclepias Tuberosa. Strong one- veiir-nlil r^Mits ♦Asters. Hardy Alpine varieties. 3-in. pots ♦Asters. Hardy Michaelmas varie- ties as under, 3-in. pots. Amellus Elegana. Deep bluish violet. IVa feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 inches. Airship. Pure wliite. .August and September. 2V. feet. Chapmani. Light ngeratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pale heliotrope. 3 feet Datschi. Pure white. 3 feet. F. W. Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formosissima, Bright violet. 3 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Pale lilac, very free. 15 inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright violet purple. 4 feet. Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 feet. Robert Parker, Pale heliotrope, litrge flowers, 4 feet, Snowflake Very free, pure white. l.S inches. St. Brigid. White tinted lilac. 31/, feet. Thos. S. Ware. Lilac mauve. 3l/„ feet. Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet eidor. 4 feet. Trinervus. Rich violet purple. 21,;, feet. White Queen. Large white, very free. 4 feet. ♦Aster Grandiflorus. Scarce; large (inwerlii^- 2.00 Astrantia Major. 4-iii. pots 1.5tl Per 100 $10.00 10-00 6.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 lO.CO 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 C.OO 6.00 6.00 U.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 e.ofi 6.00 6.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 VARIETIES MARKED Per doz. Baptisia Austraiis. Strong clumps l.OO Tinctoria. Stimig clumps 1.00 Bccccnia Cordata. Strong roots... .75 •Boltonia Asteroides. 4-in. pots.. .76 ♦Latisquama. 4-in. iwts 75 Bellis. White and pink. Strong ^ ARE SUITABLE TO CUT 3-in. pots.. Blue. 4-iu, lilants Callirhoe Involvcrata. Campanula Cajpatica, pots White. 4-in. pots Grandis. 3-in. pots Grcssekii. 4-in. pots Persicifolia. 3-in. pots... Alba. 3-in. pots ♦Gigantea Moerheimi. New 1" Strong 3-in. 1-year-old .50 1.00 .75 .75 1.00 .76 .75 .75 15.00 12.00 ♦Pyramidalis. |il!ints Punctata. 4-in. pots Rapunculoides. 4-in. pots. Trachelium. 4-In. pots.... Alliaraefolia. 3-in. pots.. Glonierata. 3-In. pots.... Alba. 3-in. pots Latifolia Macrantha. 3-io. pots l.OO Lactiflora. 4-in. pots 1.00 Media. Double (Canterbury Belli .75 Single (Canterbury Bell) 7."» Calimeris Incisa. 3-in. pots.. 75 •Caryopteris Mastacanthus. 3.in. 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 pots Cassia Majylandica. Strong. 1-year old Catananche Coerulea. 3-in. pots.. Cerastium Toraentosum. 3-in. iHJts "Centaurea Dealhata. 4-in. pots.. ♦Montana Alba. 4-Iu. pots •Rubra. 4-in. pots 'Violetta. 4-in. pots •Cephalaria Alpina. 4-in. pots.... Chetone Lyonii. 3-in. pots Obliqua Alba. 4-in. pots ♦Chrysanthemum Maximum Tri- umph. 4 ill. p.'ts •Burbank's Shasta Daisy. 3-in. pots .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .60 ♦Brrbank'a New Shasta Daisies. Alaska. California and West- ralia. 3-in. pots 1.50 'Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompone. In variety .50 ♦Cimicifuga Acerinnm. Strong roots 2.00 'Dahnrica. Strong roots........ 2.00 ♦Racemosa. Strong roots l.OO ♦Simplex. Strong roots. 3.50 'Clematis Davidiana. Strong, ono- ,\ ear 75 Integrifolia. Strong, two-year.. 1.25 ♦Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandifiora. Strong; heavy. 4. in. pots 75 •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rare. sirong plants 2.00 •Chinensis. Blue. Strong plants .75 white. Strong plants 7.5 'Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong Pliints 1.50 ♦Formosum. The most popular. Sirong plants 75 ♦Hybridnm. In choice mixture 75 ..'Six One named sorts 2.50 ♦Sulphureum. Strong plants 1.60 •Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet Wil- lijiiiii. Large clumps 75 Strong 4-in. pots 60 •Latifolius Atrococcineus. 4-in. pots 75 ♦Dictamnus Fraxinella Alba. .Strong |il.int.s 1.25 ♦Rubra. Strong plnnts 1.041 Dielytra Spectabilis. Strong clnmiis .75 Formosa. Sirong. 4-lli. pots.... LOO 'Digitalis Ambigna or Grandiflora. Sln.ng 3-in. pots 75 .75 .75 ♦Gloxiniflora. Strong 4-In. pots ♦Lanata. Strong 3.1n. pots.... •Doronicum Caucasicum. Strong 3- In. pots .' •Excelsum. Strong 3-In. pots.. ♦Echinops Ritro. Strong 4-in. pots l.OO Sphaerocephaius. Strong 4-in. pots l.OO Epimediums in variety. Strong plants 1.50 ♦Eryngium Amethystinum. Strong 4-in. pots 1.50 ♦Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus. 3- in. pots ♦Glabeilus. 3-iu. pots ♦Glaucus. 3-in. pots ♦Speciosus. S-in. pots ♦Eupatorium Ageratoides. 3-in. pots ♦Coeiestinum. 3-lii. pots ♦Euphorbia Corollata. 3-ln. pots.. ♦Feverfew Little Gem. 2H-ln. pots Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily). Strong roots ♦Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily). Strong roots 1.00 Undulata Media Picta (Varie- goted). Strong roots 75 'Gailiardia Grandiflora. 4-iii. pots,, .75 1.00 l.OO 1.25 1.00 1.00 l.OO .75 .75 .00 .00 .00 Per 100 8.0O s.oo 6.00 6.O0 6.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 S.OO 6.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 lO.OO S.OO 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 25.00 G.Ofl lO.OO 15.00 6.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 S.OO 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 G.OO Geranium Sanguineum. 4-in. p^its Album. 4-in. pots Geum in variety. 3-in. pots Glechoma Variegata. 3.in. pots.. ♦Gypsophilla Paniculata. Strong, one-.vear-old •Fl. pi. New Acutifol.ia. Strong plants Cerastioides. 3-in. pots Repens. 3-in. i>ot.s •Heienium Autumnale Superba. 4- in. pots •Grandicephalum Striatum. 3-in. pots •Hoopesii. 4-iii. pots ♦Pumilum. 3-in. pots ♦Magnificnm. 3-in. pots ♦Heiianthus Davidiana 'Mollis •Multifloms fl. pi 'Masimus ♦Maximiliana ♦Meteor ♦Miss Mellish ♦Soleil d'Or ♦Tomentosum ♦Woiley Dodd ♦Heliopsis Pitcherianus, 4-in, pots ♦Semi-Plena, New ♦Scaber Major. 4-in. pots Hemerocalis Dumortieri. 4-in. pots Fulva. 4-iii. pots Flava. 4-in. pots Kwanso 0. pi. 5-In. pots Middendorfi. 4-in. pots Thunbergi. 4-In. pots Aurantiaca. 5-in. pots Major. 5-in. pots Hesperis Matronalis. 4-in. pots.... Heuchera Alba. 3-in. pots ♦Sanguinea. 3-in. pots Hibiscus Militaris. Strong Moscheutcs. Strong Crimson Eye. Strong ♦Hollyhocks. Double, one-year-^ild. 0. color ♦Double, one-year-old. mixture.. Single, one-year-old. mixture.... Allegheny, one-year-old, mixture •Hypericum Moserianum, 4-in. pots ♦Iberis. 'Sempervirens. 3-in. pots ♦Incarvillea Delavayi, Heavy, 3- year •Japanese Iris. 20 choice named va- rieties •Choicest mixed ♦Iris Germanica. 12 finest named.. •Choice mixed ♦Sibirica Orientalis ♦Pseudo Acorns ♦Pumiia Hybrida. 4 varieties.. Liatris. 4 choice varieties Linum Perenne. 3-ln. pots Flavum. 3-in jiots ♦Lobelia Cardinalis. 3-in. ixjts ♦Queen Victoria. S-in. pots •Syphilitica Hybrida. 4-iii. pots. •Lychnis Chalcedonica. 3-in. pots.. ♦Alba. 3-111. pots ♦Carnea. 3-in. pots •Fl. pi. .3-in. pots Haageana. 3-ln. pots Dioica Rosea. 3-in. pots Semperflorens Plenissima. 3-in. F'er iloz. .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 2(0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .76 1.00 1.00 1.25 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 J5 .76 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.50 3.60 .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 IK.tS •Vespertina. 4-in. pots ♦Viscaria Splendens. 4-ln. pots. . ♦Lysimachia Clethroides. 4-in. pots ♦Lythrum Roseum Snperbum, Strong plants Mertensia Virginica, 4-in, pots.... Monarda Didyma. 3-in. pots Rosea. 3-in. pots Splendens. 3-in. pots Fistulosa Alba. 3.1n. pots ♦Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens. 3-ln. pots ♦Alpestris Grandiflorus. Clumi>s. Nierembergia Rivularis. 3-in. pots Oenothera Fruticosa. 3-In. pots... Missouriensis. 3-in. pots Pilgrimi. 3-in. pots Speciosa. 3-in. pots Hybrida. 3-In. pots Youngi. 3-In. pots •Paeonies. See our trade list for varieties ..♦See our trade list for varieties.. Papaver Orientale. 4-ln. pots Nudicaule. 4-in. pots Pardanthus Sinensis. 3-in. pots.... ♦Penstemon Barbatus Torreyii. 4- in. pots •Diffusus. 4. ill. P4»ts ♦Digitalis. 4-ln. pots ♦Gentianoides. 3-ln. pots ♦Heterophyllus. 4-in. pots ♦Pubescens. 4.|n. pots •Smalli. 4-in. pots ♦Physostegia Virginica. 4-ln. pots ♦Alba. 4-iii, pots Per 100 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 S.OO 6.00 S.OO 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.011 6.00 6.00 6.00 e.fjo 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 S.OO 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 S.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 S.OO 8.00 8.00 8.00 i.OO 1.50 10.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .50 4.0O 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.50 12.00 .75 8.00 .75 8.00 l.OO 8.00 .75 6.00 1.25 10.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.00 .75 6.0O .75 6.00 2.00 15.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.26 10.00 1.50 12.00 l.rio 8.00 .75 8.00 .76 6.00 l.OO 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .60 4.00 .60 4.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 l.OO 8.00 .75 6.00 1.50 12.00 2.00 15.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.00 6.0O 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 S.OO .75 6.00 . (O 6,00 •Phlox. See our list for varieties. Phlox Subulata (M2 inch and 4 Inch pots. STANDARD LINE OF OERANIUAW and general line of MIscollaneous Stock. See our ad. for March Srd. Pansy PlantSi extra fine strain, bud and bloom, $5.00 per 1000. Lttlle Gem FavQiisw. 2j inch at $2.50 per 100. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, OHIO. Vfention the Florists' Oxcbange when writing. RICHMOND Strong, Healthy Rooted Cuttings $10.00 p«r 100, $90.00 per 1000 Out of 2K In. pots, $ia.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. C. A. "WORK, MADISON, NEW JERSEY. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Grafleil BRI DES aad MAIDS March and April delivery. Grafted on Thos. Smith's Scotch Manatti stocks. Same Plants us wo are using ourselves. Good Sloclt, 2* in. pots, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. R. T. ncQorum, Natick, Mention The Florists Mass. Exchange when writing. KAISERIN ROSES Very fine grafted Kaiserin for immediate delivery, out of 2 J -2 in. pots, ready to shift. — 'IVrlte for prices.— A. N. PIERSON, * Cromwell, Conn. Mention the Florists* Qxchange when writing. 20,000 American Beauty Rose Cuttings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ; American Beauty, 2'^ In., $5.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000 ; also 5000 one year old Beauty Rose Bushes, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. win exchange above for Grafted Bridesmaids, Liberty and Richmond. THE WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. Mention The FIoristB* Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES SElECrED ENCLISfl MANEITI 2'; In. pots Richmond, SIS.OO per 100; JISO.OO per 1000 Killarney, $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000 Brides, ) Slaids [ $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 100 Gates ) Own Roots, 2,'4 In. pots. Illchmond, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 KiUarney, $10.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000 BridnH. 1 .50-per 100; $30.00 per 1(00, Brides, \ Maids. I Gates. r '3. Chatenay, j S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I, Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, •2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. "^.r Rochester, N.Y. Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. BABY RAMBLER, H.. P.. H. T., T.R.. CI. and many other ROSE PLANTS Best sorts 2H k i < in., healthy; grown by experts, in new houses, free from all diseases. ,_ Extra strong, own V^^ roots ; fine condition; true labels; liberal count; careful pack- ing; judlclona ship- WI ing, now or later. k(s. . .201 -Vmhacher James .. .297 Johnson Heating Co. 318 -Vndorsen & Chrlsfensen Jones H T 294 298 K.-istIng W F 314 Anilorra Nurseries .297 Katzenstein & Co... 294 Asi'hniann G 298 K a. v W H Co 31G Hader J 298 Keene P A 294 llnrclay F 298 Kentucky Tobaeeo Pro- liairows H N & Son duct Co 317 298 Kessler P F 313 Baudisch & Hummel King Construcdon Co 310 320 Bay State Nurs . . .294 Koster & Co 294 Bayersdorfer H & Co Kreshover L J 316 320 Kroeschell Bros ...320 Beach James E . . . .306 KueMer Wm H ...313 Beaven B A 316 I-ager & Hurrell ...310 Becker William 310 1-ang J 313 Beekert W C 290 Larchmont Nurseries. 306 Merger H H & Co. .291 r.ang.iahr A H 313 Bornholmer E 314 l.awritzen C 312 Berning H G 314 Lecakes N 316 Bertanzel C F 307 I/cedle Floral Co 296 Black Chas 311 l^eonard Seed Co ...290 Bloom J S 310 Lock J H 290 Bonnet 4 Blake 313 I.ookland Lumher Co 319 Bonnot Eros 313 Long D B 310 Erenneman J D 298 Lord & Burnham Co 320 Breitmeyer's Senouden n & Stm. .294 Phila Cut FI Co 314 Idckiuson A Co 290 Phlla Market 314 IHetsch A Co 318 Phillips H Seed Co .291 Iilller Cnskey & Co. .320 Pierce F 0 Co 318 liillnn G'house Mfg Co Pierson A N ...296-310 319 Plerson F R Co 289 union J ly 310 Plerson U-Bar Co ..319 Borner & Sons Co P. 307 Pittsburg Cut Fl Co 314 Dreer Hy A ... .292-319 Pittsburg Fl Exch .314 Dumont & Co . .295-314 Plumb William 294 Eaton H N 310 Poat Eros 291 Edwards Folding Box Pollworth C C Co .314 Co 316 Pure Culture Spawn Elohholz H .307 Co 290 Elsele 0 320 Pye B H 290 Elizabeth Nurs Co. .291 Pye R C 307 Elliott W & Sons. ..290 Quaker City Machine Elliott W H 289 Co 319 Emmans Geo M. . . .298 Qtiidnick Ghouses ..307 Endtz Van Ness & Co Rawlings E I 311 294 Bawson W W Co . .298 Eskescn E N 298 Raynor J I 313 Esler J G 311 Reed & Keller .316 Felthousen J E 310 Reich V E 308 Fenrlch Joseph S...312Reid Edw 314 Field G 296 Relnberg G 315 Field & Sinclair 310 Relnberg P 307 F & F Nurseries 294 Renter S J 294 Fillow & Banks 306 RIne F B 311 Fischer R 306 Rippergcr G 317 Flower Grow Mkt. . .315 Riverside Nurs ....297 Foley Mfg Co.. 319 Riverylew Nurs ....294 Ford Bros 313 Robinson H M Co ..316 Froment H B 313 Roemer Fred 290 Garland G M 318 Rosslg Bros 316 Gear Fred .306 Rupp J F 290 Giblin & Co 319 Saltford Geo 313 Gillett Edward 294 Schmidt Co J C 310 Goddard S J 310 Schrav Wm & Sons. 312 Greenhouse Co 319 Scollay J A .320 Grohe P 311 Scott J 29S Gunther W H 313 Scott & Son Robt ..298 Gnttman A J 313 Scranton Fl Sup Co .316 Guttman & Weber.. 306 Seaman & Co J H .298 Hanford R G 298 Seligman & Co J.. 313 Hammonds P & S S Sbellroad Ghouses. .291 Works 296 Sheridan W F 313 Harris E 311 Shippensburg Floral Herbert & Son 291 Co 311 Herndon Lester & Ivey Shrewsbury Nnrs . .294 Co 290Simpson Robt ..296-317 Hcrr A M 310 Skidelsky S S 311 Herr n K 310 Sllnn & Thompson .313 Herrmann A 320 Smith N * Son 310 Herzog Wm 310 Smith W O .316 Hews A H & Co 317 Smith W «.- T Co .294 Hicks & Crawbuck.. 313 Smith & Gannet ...306 Hllflnger Bros 317 Standard Chonsps .300 Hill E C 310 Stearns A T Lum Co Hill E G Co 315 319 HIppard E 319 Storrs & Harrison Co Hltcblngs & Co 318 298 Holton & Hunkel...S14 Stumpp & Walter Co Horan E C 313 290 Hubert & Co 290 Swayne Wm 306 Hughes G J 311 Syracuse Pottery Co Humfeld 0 31t 317 Igop Eros 307 Taylor B J 307 Jackson J H 318 Teas B Y 291 Jackson & Perkins. .294 Thompson J D Co .306 Jacobs S & Sons 319 Thompson W 320 Thorburn J M & Co 290 Totly C H 306 Traendly & Schenck 313 Van Assche P 318 Vaughaii's Seed Store 289 VellG Bros 306 Vesey W J & M S...30fl VIek'a Jas & Sons .290 Viei; & Hill Co 296 Vinc.'Tit R & Sa/ Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES Chestnut tlill, Phlladeltihia, Pa. ♦ ♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦*•»••••••»♦»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦t Mention The florists' Exchange when writing. WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Establishcil II years SDCC'KSSOR TO FRANK ELMER CONINE. STRATFORD, CONN, -II.WE FOR .S,\I.E- 1500 Austrian and Scotch Pines f(ir immediate efleet, ranging from .'! to s ft. in height. S times transplantefl. Knot pruned Well furnishcrt. Grown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of them Specimens. No Better in This Country. Come and im-k them nut. Also General Nursery Stoek. Mention The Florists^ Exchange when writing. 75,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVETS 3 yearf", 3 to 4 feet 10 to 16 braDches $l8.(X)per 1000 4 years. 4 to 5 feet for immediate effect$25, 00 per lOCO Liehter gT:nle :i years. $14 00 porlOOO. SEI.KCTKO srKClMKNs, will luaheflnr balls in one seaaon.SS.OOper 100. Packing free. I'ash pleaee. JAMES a.mbache:r. West End New Jersey. Xtention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Five nc-.lnrs, July sown. S'2.00 pr-r inn. ?m.(V> per 1001): Rooted Cuttings, Heliotrope, $lnii prr KHI ; German Ivy, Salvia Bonfire, 7;>c | hi l<)(i:Ager- atum Gurney, 'inc ihtImii, Pansies, nirr i)l;iiit.^, best str;iiii,s;-.'ii|- luni s; .m |mt pkki , hn -.■ ilnu.T-, hardy Carnations, si;ihi |icy i , Roses, Frau Karl Druschki, Teas, Hybrids an0;0 1n. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca Lutescens^S ln.$10.00; 4 in. $20.00 per 100: e In. $1.00 each and upward. Paiidaiius litills, 21n. pots, fS.OO; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Uraceena Indivlsa, 5 in. pots, $16.00; 6 in., 926.00 per 100. Phoenix Keclinata. 51n- pots. $36.00 per 100. Phcenlx < In. pots, $3.00 per 100' $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in.. $6.00 per lOo' 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantamCuneatuni, Maidenhair Fern nice busby plants. 2M In., $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000- 4 in. 912.00 per 100; ft in., $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosns Nanns. large plants in 4 in. pots, in best condition, $16.00 per 100 $140.00 per 1000. Fern Spores, guaranteed fresh gathered from o»r own stock, 36c. per trade pkt. ; $4.00 per doz, Anderson & Chrlstensen. Short Hills N.J Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsll, $10 per 100. Scottil, 2% In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2i^ In. , $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention Tlic- PI.. lists' Ksclwiiife wIiimj wrlllng. Ferns For Jardinieres .411 of the best varieties; .^lO.OOO plant.'; in sti.ck all in first elass condition, SB.Ofi per 100. Ifii.OO per 1000; i'lO at 1000 rate: 3 in., *I1.00 per 100. Gooii bushy plants, Adiantnin Cuneatiiln, 4 in,, $12.00 per 100; 3 in . Sr..iXl per Ion. F. N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Mention The Florists' Kxchauge wbeii wrhiiii;. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor filling fern dishes, etc., 2}^ Inch, $3.00 per 100. KGNXIA. BRI.nfOREABiA. 6 Inch fine stock. 2 feet high, 60 cts. each; 4 Inch, 25 cts. each. BOSTON and PICRSON FERNS, 2^ Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y Mention The Flurists" Exchange when writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. Grand value In $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, •"i?.'J?tU?„* Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Keap St . Greeiihonses. Mention The Florists' Exchange whon writing. PTERIS TRE/VVULA Fine plants in 4 in. pnts. with ^ to 7 ■well developed fronds. lOo., packed in pots if desired. You will make no mistake if you order a few of these plants to grow on. R G. HANFORD. NORAVA.LK, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlntr. GHEiP STOSK NEED ROOM Asparagus Plumosus, nil vnritifs, -1 in, iint>. srcdiiiitrs, ."lUc, tuT 101)1). ; ill, \n}ls, 4o. : Bet< Incli plants in every stage of bloom or bud, $2.00, $."..(10. $4.00. $5.00 per Uozon. Hydraiippa Otaksa and TbomnH Ho^g, wliite, e and 7 inch pots. 4Cc., 50c ,76o., $1.00 and $1 r.n oacii, Spira-a Gladstone, (no other this year); this Is the best splnt-a grown; full of buds, fiand 7 Inrli pnta. ftf*.-., 75c to $X on each. KOSKS.OrimsituRflmblers, have only large plauts.ti. 7. 8 Inch pots. 75c.. $l.fO, $1.26 to $1.50 each. American Beauty. 6 Inch rot8.50c.and 75c each. Hermosa, 4 Inch pots, 25c. each. Reconia Vernon, and new improved Er- fnrdii in liloom. Very fine shapely plants, 5i inch pot.a, $2 nn per drzpn. BoHtnn Ferns, 5 to F,i Inch pots, S-c, 35c., and 40c each Pierson Fernfl. 4 Inch pots, 25c. : 6 to 51 Inch potfl, src, apc to 40c. each. Holly l''erii8 larpe. 4 Inch potp, ■I5c.each. L.atanta Borbonica, 5i incli pots. 3Cc.. each. AsparaKUB Plumosus, 4 Inch pots. 10c. Iventia Forsteriana, 35, 45 to fiO inches high, 750.. $1. on, $1,50 to $1.75 each Arauearia Excelsa. 7 inch pots. 4 years old, 5. «. 7 and 8 tiers, 30 to 45 Inches high. $l..''.n, $1.75 to $2.00 each. Small Bizes, 4Pc. to 50c. ea< h. Hyacinths, my own importation, raised from first eized bulbs, all colors; Kin^ of tlieBlueH, lavender Blue. Gertrude, pink. La Gran- denae, white, <;12.(0 per 100. (All bulb stock are out In cold frame). Tulips: Tnurnesol, best double, one that sells at sight. 3 and 4 Inch pots, $1.60 per dozen potB. Von Sion, double narcissus or daffodils, double nosed, 3 bulbs In Pf^ and 6 inch pots, $2.00, $2 r>0 to $3 00 per dozen pots. Ficut* Elastica, 6 inch pots, 36c. to 5Cc. each. Smith's Improved pure white large Moon- vine, a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years; have2r*,ono for this season 2»^ In. pots, now ready, $6 per 100. Please mention If pots are wanted. Blooming Easter week or before IE desired. Nine houses and ever so niany h' 't beds crowded with them : In better londiilon than ever before. Axalea lodica, all leading varieties, grown especially for me under contract in Belgium. Only the choicest will be oiTered. None are picked for Fall sales (we sell none In the Fall, only tor Easter or Christmas, when in bloom ) Mad. Van der Cruyssen, the peoples' choice, best doable pink In existence, all luM of buds and all sizes. 6 and 7 inch pots, price. 75c., $1.00 $1.25, $1.60, $1 75 and $2.00 each. Other choice varieties, Bernard, Andre^v, Niolje. Deut- sche, Per le (double white). Km press of India, Prof. Wolters, Vervaeneana, Joseph Ver- vain (best double variegated) Paul Rocker, and lots of other good American sellers price, 6 c. 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $l.5ii to $1,75 each. Lillum Harrisii, Henry F. MIchell. no better All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Cash with order, please QODFREV ASCHMANIN 1012 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Grower and lmt>orter of Pot Plants UentloQ The Florlata* BxehaiiKe when wrttlne. March 10, 1906. The Plorists' Exchanere 299 NEXT SATURDAY WEEK An advertising opportunity that should not be neglected. Purchasers waiting for your offers. An issue that will be read from cover to cover, and distributed from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 1 Our Seventeenth and Annual Spring Trade Number I II IS Number appears at the most opportune time of year for hundreds of advertisers. Spring Surpluses, Easter Stock, and the usual run of planting-out material, will bo largely in demand, as will also be the many seasonable offers of the Seedsmen and Nurserymen. The object of this Spring A'umber is to give our advertisers the oppor- tunity of the year to secure their share of the business and the profits which are at this time available. There is an unprecedented call for everything needed iu the trade, and this 6pportunity should not be missed DATE OF I»S5Ui: aturbaij, Mwcch 24 We therefore solicit your special advertising for this edition, confident iu the belief that you will find your outlay well rewarded. Extra features of interest in both reading matter and illustrations will greatly enhance the value of this issue. Write your advertisement now. Make it bold and prominent. Tell your story in an interesting way. The Florists' Exchange will do the rest. The earlier we receive your "copy" the more time we will have in which to make it attractive. Send it in to reach us not later than the 19th of March; earlier if possible. A Business Edition for Business Men and an Unsurpassed Business Bringer P. O. BOX 1697 NEW YORK CITY :xi 30J The Florists* Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A We'Uy Medium ol IntercbonAe Jor norists. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Rntfivfl Ht Nfw York Post OSre an Seconrf CIhss Mutter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NEW YORK Telcpbone 376S John. 1^ C. WW I V./ n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICX: 217 La Salle Avenue ILLiUSTR ATION S. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States. Canada, and Mexico, Jl.OO. Foreign countries in postal union, ,$2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-halt inch, 75c.; %-lnch, $1.00; 1-inch $1.25. special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, show- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this ofHce 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure" insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. Tasks for Burbank. O, Mr. LiUther Burbank, you're a wizard, so they say; We read about your greatness almost every other day; We understand that you can take a turnip or a beet And graft it to an apple, whicii is quite a wonderous feat. But how about strawberries? Can you get up a sort Which will be red and luscious and a quart will be a quart? You'd have to do some grafting, but no task your cun- ning mocks — Perhaps you are' acquainted with the graft that's in the box; The bottom's in the middle; you can maybe make it drop. Or get us up a new one with the bottom in the top, Or at the side, or somewhere, so the measure won't be short — We want to see strawberries where a quart will be a quart. Oh, Mr. Wizard Burbank, you can take a walnut tree And make it bear bananas or produce Young Hyson Tea; You can blend the simple milk-weed with the ice plant in a way That will furnish frozen dainties for the picking every day. So take up this simple problem, Mr. Burbank, we exhort. And provide a new strawberry, where a quart will be a quart. We know you've worked your magic on the little garden beds So that you grow tomatoes which are standing on their heads; And onions — In the sunshine now no more the toller delves For you have fixed the onions with the strengrth to hoe themselves; But, Mr. "Wizard Burbank, can you give us any hope Of purchasing this summer, one — just one, good canta- loupe? W. D. N., in Chicago Tribune. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Department of Plant Registration. Wm. Schray & Sons, St. Louis, Mo., submit for registration Canna Superior; height, 3-4 feet; foli- age, green; flowers, cherry red with light gold band. Alternanthera aurea robusta, a sport from, aurea liana; much stronger grower than the type, the leaves being Vz inch wider, more liighly colored and retaining color better than the type. A. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. submits for registration Winter-flowering sweet peas Secretary William J. Stewart, (Christmas CapitainXComtcss Spenser) color, blue; Mrs. W. W. Snialley, (Enchan- tressXMrs. E. Wild), color, satin pink. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. American Rose Society. The program for tlie annual meetin.g of this society has been issued. The flrsc session will be held in Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., at 7.30 p. m., on Friday, March 2 3. '.'nder the order of essays and discussions, addresses will be made as under: "Recent Advances in the Practice of Rose Grow- ing for Cut Flowers," by J. J. Curran, Elmira, N. Y. "The Retailer's Part in the Introduction of New Ro.ses," by George Asmus, Chicago, 111. "The Mail Order Trade," by P. J. Lynch, West Grove, Pa. The Free Seed Farce. The representative seedsmen who went to Wash- ington this week to deliberate upon tlie free seed distribution and cognate matters are highly satisfied with the result of their endeavors. It is reported that the outlook for the dLscontinuance of the free seed distribution is more favorable than it has been for a number of years. The matter will not come before the House for about two weeks yet; therefore, there is ample time for those who are opposd to this species of legislation to register their protests with their Congressional representatives, asking them to do wliat they can so that the action of tlie House Committee on Agriculture, in striking from the bill the appropriation for free seeds, may be sustained. Not only should those interested com- municate with their Representatives, but they should urge influential people in their localities to do like- wise; for it is only by a vigorous campaign of this kind being pursued that the wished-for result can be obtained. It was learned that the majority of the Congressmen desire to see the free seed purchase and distribution abandoned; but they get requests for seeds from their constituents; and unless the influential protests outnumber these requests, it is said tliat there is hardly any chance of reform along j this particular line. A knowledge of these facts sliould draw out a large number of vigorous pro- ' tests from every part of the country; and these should be forthcoming at once, if it is desired that ! any progress be made toward tlie abolition of this t pernicious form of class legislation. It is observed that the most influential daily and weekly papers of 1 the country are unanimous in their opposition to the government's seed distribution, condemning it in no , uncertain terms. Catalogues Wanted. A Arm in China, writes us that it has an inquiry from a government concern there in regard to Ap- plying a steel windmill (pump), and requesting American manufacturers of this class of goods to forward catalogues, stating discounts, with a view to establishing a Chinese agency. We shall be pleased to place those interested in communication with the inquirers. .Vathan W. Hale, nurseryman, Knoxville, Tenn.. at one time president of the American Association of Nurserymen, has been elected to Congress from his home state. He was born In Scott county, Va., Feb- ruary 11, 1860. His political career began in 1890, when he was elected to the lower house of the General Assembly of Tenne.ssee. In 1892 he went to the upper house, and from there to Congress. Peter Bisset President-elect Washington (D. C.) Florists' Club. "The Deterioration of Forcing Roses; its Causes and Effect:" A discussion to be opened by A. Faren- wald, Roslyn, Pa. Question — Should the Rose Society issue certifi- cates to new American roses? It is earnestly hoped that members will make an effort to be present and to do their part in mak- ing this meeting a notable one. The exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in conjunction with the Spring show will open at noon on Friday, March 23, continuing until Sunday night. The judges for the rose exhibits will be J. F. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; S. S. Pennock, Phila- delphia; and J. J. Curran, Elmira, N. "'<^. On Saturday evening, March 2 4, a banquet wiil be tendered to the American Rose Society visitor.3 by the allied horticultural interests of iioston, under the auspices of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, at the Hotel Brunswick. Peter Bisset. Peter Bisset. the newly elected president of the Washington (D. C.) Florists' Club, was born at Auchtermuchty, Fifeshire, Scotland, April 24. 1869. .Shortly afterwards his parents moved to the Estate of Raith, owned by R. Munro Ferguson, Esq., near Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, where his fatlier was employed as a forester. His boyhood days were spent on this beautiful place, and here his first love for garden- ing was acquired. At the age of 15 he went as an apprentice to the Earl of Rosebery's gardens at Dalmeny Park, near Edinburgh, where he learned gardening under the late John Moyes. His next place was at Riccarton, near Edinburgh, at Sir James Gibson Craig's estate. Leaving it he came to America in the year 1889 and found employment with Mr. George C. Rand, at Lawrence, L. I., N. Y. ; thence he went to take charge of Mr. Henry Arthur's place at .Sands Point. L. I., then to Edward Mally's at New Haven, Conn. From there he went to Washington to take charge of the estate of Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard, Twin Oaks,' where he has been for the past 1 4 years. Mr. Bisset is a life member of the S. A. F. O. H.,.. a member of the National Geographic Society, secre- tary of St. Andrew's Society of Washington, JD. C, and has been secretary of the Florists' Club of Wash- ington, D. C, for two years. The first annual meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held at Peoria, 111., on March 9. Matters of importance to the florists in that section are to be considered, and everyone in- terested in the welfare of the craft should be present. OUR READERS' VIEWS [ Wholesome discussioas od subjects that Interei^t. Cor.- tribntions to thia column are always welcome,—Ed.] Heating. BOOKS RECEIVED. A MANUAL OF THE PHLOX. By C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Price 25c., paper. In this little work the author shows the same enthusiasm tlia,t characterizes his previous publica- tions, for example. The Peony Manual. The book is one tliat would hardly appeal to the professional grower, who has not the time or room to carry out the methods advocated; but it sliould prove of in- terest to the amateur. Mr. Harrison says he has raised thousands of seedling plilox by the system he sets forth in his worlt, yet in the list of varieties he furnishes it is observed that, with the exception ' of probably three sorts, all are of foreign origin. The book, however, is pleasantly written; and among flower lovers will do much to stimulate in- Iterest In this popular class of plants. Editor Florists' Exchange: Referring to the article on heating, page 234 of your Issue of February 24, we have known of many cases like the one referred to, wliere it is necessary to have a boiler of "lay down construc- tion," and we know that we have practically the only boiler that is built on these lines. We should be pleased to communicate with the inquirer in regard to the matter. Chicago, III. KROESCHELL BROS. Co. Puddling an Aquatic Pond. Editor Florists' Exchange: Your correspondent Carl Ander.son, in his re- marks under the above caption, states correctly that unless tlie clay is of the right kind you cannot make the pond hold water. I said "Secure the best clay." There is no experimenting by tlie Tricker method. Tlie pond at Riverton that has become renowned for its grand Victorias and nymphseas, is a puddled clay pond, and in Jersey sand; and it has stood the test for over ten years. It would be interesting to readers of The Florists' Exchange, if Mr. Anderson will state how he man- ages to roll a clay or muck bottom pond with a hea\-y field roller, especially the sides; and whether he uses electric or steam power, o.xen or mules, to haul the roller. W^e shall look for reports as to the pond being water-tight after two or three years. W. TRICKER. March 10, 1906 The Plorists' Exchanore 301 Mail for London. Editor Florists' JSxcliange: Permit me tlirough your columns to suggest to my American friends the desirability of forwarding tlneir correspondence as far as possible by the mail service which leaves New York on Saturdays. Since the unprofitable amalgamation effected by J. P. Morgan lias been operative the mid-week ser- vice has been completely disorganized, and letters forwarded by this service seldom reach us until late on Friday instead of early on Thursday. On sev- eral occasions letters dispatched from New York on the Wednesday and the Saturday following have reached London at the same time. Where a prompt reply has been expected from us, such delay is very disappointing. S. B. DICKS. 90 Southwark street, London. Carnation Society and its Certificates. Editor Florists' Exchange: I have read with interest the various commcms of the carnation growers anent the American Car- nation Society and its certificate. While the cer- tificate given by the society means nothing more than that the blooms were staged in good < ondition and scored a certain number of points according to a scale adopted by the American Carnation Society, it has a greater meaning to the average carnation grower, who is striving to keep up with the times by growing the best varieties, and seems to be the first goal aimed at by the introducer of a new variety. If this wins a certificate he goes to work and pushes it accordingly, and the winning of such certificate exerts an influence on the buyer. Now, why couldn't the society adopt a scale for scoring the new carnation as it :jrows on the benches of the introducer? Appoint a committer of three carnation growers in each state where the society has members to visit the grower, cvamino ihe va- riety, and score it to the best )f iheir ability. Have one member visit the place in October, one in No- vember, and one in December, each member for- warding his report to the secretary to be summed up before the anniflal meeting ot the society, the introducer reimbursing the committee for expen.^Of. Since the certificate does mean something to in- troducer and grower alike, it should not be granted at the one exhibition of the society. If the variety scores the proper number of points by the visiting committee, then at the annual meeting, if it scores again the required number of points according to the scale of the society, grant it a certificate of merit. That will come nearer showing the real worth of the variety, and still not put the society under any more responsibility than it is at present. Streator, III. F. R. THORNTON. AMERICAN CARNATIONS.— We are indebted to A. Dimmock for tlie opportunity of inspecting a bouquet of carnations, the llowers having been cut in America and imported here in this condition. Mr. Dimmock has pre- viously shown us roses which have crossed the Atlantic in a cut state, and were brought to this office in a good state of preservation. The interest in tlie present instance lies in the fact that the carnations are of a new variety named "Victory." The flowers are crim- son colored, and of considerable size, moderately fragrant, and the petals are less fringed than American varieties are usually. Whether It is of better quality than some varieties which have already been imported of tlie same color will have to be determined after cul- tivation here. In the meantime, we could not conceal our admiration fi>r the excellent "grass" on the stout, wiry, perfectly rigid stems. Certainly, carnation cul- ture is practised with extr.iordinary success on "the other side." — The G^deners' Chronicle. In a note to this office Mr. Dimmock says: "I wish some of the originators of new carnations would try and test their keeping qualities by sliip- ping them over here. Of course, there are a variety of methods for testing their qualities, but should they arrive here fresh for exhibition I am sure it would interest growers on this side to what extent they can be grown. Victory arrived fresh, but to insure success petals must not rest on the box." (>T [ (©bituarp j ^ Mrs. A. L. Rogers. Delia M., wife of Austin L. Eogers, president ot Rogers Bros., seed growers, Chaumont, N. Y., died at. their home thereon Wednesday, March 7. The funeral was held Friday at the Presbyterian Church, of which she was a most con- scientious member. Mrs. liogers held the ofBee of vice-president of the seed company. Hers was a most estimable character, and her loss will lie mourned by a large circle of friends. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters. Misses Mabelle and Inez. Frederick W. Ritter. On Thursday, March 1, 19i)6, there passed away a venerable and much respected member of the craft at his home in Dayton, C, in the person of Frederick W. Ritter, at the ripe age ot 90 years, 80 of which had been spent as a practical florist. Death was the result ot injuries suffered the previous Friday, when the deceased fell down stairs. It was thought at first he would recover, but the shock to his nervous system was too much for the old gen- tleman to bear. He made his home with his son, H. H. Ritter, the florist, and it was here that the accident occurred. Mr. Ritter was born in Leipsic, Germany, on July 13, 1813. Up to a recent period he was possessed of robust health, and barring accident, promised to reach the century mark. He came to Dayton Au- gust, 1852, and for 50 years past had resided on Grand avenue. He was continuously in the florist business for SO years, a remarkable record, and one seldom attained in any line of trade or profession. The I/ate J. C. Rennison. Mr. Ritter's wife died 2 8 years ago. He Is sur- vived by four children: F. W. Ritter and H. H. Ritter, both florl.sts; Mrs. J. M. Mellinger, of Ar- canum, and Mr.s. C. F. Rhoades, of Indianapolis. The deceased was a member of the German Pio- neer Verein. The funeral took place Monday, March 5, and the interment in Woodland Cemetery. J. C. Rennison. J. C. Rennison, the well known florist of Sioux City, la., died somewhat suddenly on Saturday, Feb- ruary 24, the cau.se of death being indirectly a fall on the icy sidewalk on the previous Wednesday, fol- lowed by a paralytic stroke, from which he never rallied. Mr. Rennison was a native ot Newburgh, N. T., where he was born in 1839. As a young man he devoted his attention to the nur.sery business, but when the Civil War broke out he enlisted as a pri- vate, rising to the rank of captain in the Fifteenth New York Cavalry. He was mustered out at the close of the war. He then engaged in the nursery business at Bloomington, 111.; and after a few years in Chicago, he established himself as a florist, in 1881, at Sioux City, wiiere by industry and fair dealing he built up a large establishment. Mr. Rennison was a modest, unassuming kindly man, beloved of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a member of the S. A. F. for many years, serving at one time on its executive committee, and was a regular attendant at its an- nual conventions. He was also a member of the American Carnation Society: and at one time was a director of the Flori-sts' Hail Association. He leaves a widow, one son, Walter S., who has been for sometime associated in business with him, and one daughter. He became a.s.sociated with the G. A. R., of his home city, by the members of which he was held in highest esteem, as he was by the residents gen- erally. Other organizations in which he had membership were Gen. Hancock Post, G. A. R., the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Woodmen of the World. Ferdinand Boulon. Ferdinand Boulon, florist and nurseryman. Sea Cliff, Long Island, died parly on Tuesday morning, March 6, of pneumonia. Mr. Boulon had been in ill health for several years; a week ago he took to his bed. and all hope of recovery was abandoned. Mr. Boulon was Ijorn at Blois, France, in 1841, the son of a gardener. At the age of 12 he entered the nurseries of Andre Leroy at Angers, France. He studied landscape designing and attended the lec- tures of eminent professors in Paris and other of the French cities. He for a time had charge ot the immense parks of the Rothschilds, the Duke de Choiseul, Chateau de Upen and other noted places in his native country. After working for a short period at his profession in Africa and in Europe, including the establishment of Van Houtte in Bel- gium, he came to the United States in 1881, start- ing in business at Homestead, N. J., but was com- pelled to leave that location on account of malaria. He then took charge of DosorLs, the cliarming estate of the late Charles A. Dana, editor of the New York Sun. His work with fruit and ornamental trees on that island brought to it visitors from all over. In 1884 Mr. Boulon purchased tour acres ot un- cultivated land at i3ea Cliff, L. I., and there founded the now well known Sea Cliff Nurseries. Subse- quently he increased his property to 14 acres, on which he liad 15 greenhouses. During his life-time Mr. Boulon planned and laid out many ot the beau- tiful estates in that locality. Mr. Boulon was an expert plantsman, and at his establishment was to be seen probably the best example in America of what might be termed in- tensive cultivation. Every toot of ground was utilized. He was a most successful grower ot trained and dwarf fruit trees, many handsome specimens of which are to be found at his place. He received many medals and diplomas for his work along this line both in France and America. As a violet grower Mr. Boulon had few equals, and to him probably more than to any other florist can be attributed the popularizing in the United States of the .single varieties of this flower, especially Princess of Wkles. Latterly he devoted his attention to carnations, and some of his varieties, particularly Long Island Beauty, a light pink sport ot Mrs. T. W. Lawson, are now eliciting very favorable comment. As a grower of mushrooms Mr. Boulon was also most successful. He introduced into commerce, in 1891. Agaricus subrufescens, which met with much favor wlierever grown. As stated Mr. Boulon had not been in good health for some time. A few years ago he rented his plant and returned to his native FVance, hoping to re- cuperate. He came back much improved in health, again took over the establishment, and, in partner- ship with his son, began, in 1904, to operate it un- der the firm name of Ferd. Boulon & Son. The deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was an industrious, hard working, kindly, unassuming man, and succeeded in building up an extensive business. He was a member of the Nassau County Agricultural Society, and a frequent exhibitor at flower shows throughout the country. He leaves a widow, two sons, Ferdinand George, the Junior member of the firm, and Paul Alfred; and one daughter, Mr.s, Th. Polbas. to mourn his loss. 302 The Florists' Exchange CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE MONMOUTH COUNTY (N. J.) HORTICUL- TURAL, SOCIBTT held its semi-monthly meeting on March 2 in Red Men's Hall, Oceanic. N. J. The ball committee reported that when all the expenses were paid, a nice balance would be left on hand. Joseph Kennedy read a very instructive paper on "Carnation Culture," which brought forth quite an animated discussion. W. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., exhibited a vase ■ of the new seedling carnation, Winsor. which receiv- ed 90 points. The color is exceedingly beautiful, a shade between those of Mrs. Lawson and Enchan- tress, and the stem Is all that can be desired. Wm. Turner exhibited some very fine Mrs. Lawson carna- tions which received 85 points; White Lawson and Lady Bountiful, 80 points; J. H. Manley, 80; Harlo- . warden, 80; and Enchantress 90 points. G. H. Hale - had some swainsona which scored 80, and a fine •spray of imantophyllum which received 90 points. A beautiful seedling amaryllis, from the same exhib- ■ iter, scored 80 and one 70 points. Mr. Kennedy had some seedling carnations which received 75 points; ■double Von Sion and Trumpet Major narcissus, 75 points each. H. A. Kettel showed some double Von Sion which scored SO, and his tulip Canary Bird, 78 points. The Judge,s of the evening were, N. Butter- bach, A. Paul and Wm. Dowling. The society's tenth annual ball was the great event of the season. Abolit 12(1 couples were in the grand march, which was lead by Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Kettel. The hall was elaborately decorated, and to every lady a bouquet was presented. A fine collation was served at 13 o'clock. The success of the affair, soci- ally and financially, was due to the efforts of the committee, which consisted of H. A. Kettel, chair- man; Wm. Turner, H. I. Longstreet, John Yeomans, George Kuhn and N. Butterbach. B. LENOX (MA.SS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular meeting of this society was held March 3, President S. Carlquist i nthe chair. This was car- nation night, but owing to the ince.ssant wet weather all day, not many flowers were on exhibition. W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Port Wayne, Ind., sent, at the sugges- tion of Arthur T. Boddington, New York, some blooms of their new carnation Glendale. Unfortun- ately these arrived very badly bruised and shaken up. The committee hopes to see the variety at some future date. Among the exhibits were some very fine White Lawson, Nelson Fisher, Flamingo and En- ■ chantress. A letter was read from W. J. Stewart, Secretary American Rose Society, cordially inviting all our members to attend the annual exhibition of that organization in Boston. A special meeting was held March 5 to pass upon the new rose. Miss Kate Moulton, from the Minnea- polis Floral Company, Minneapolis, Minn. The vari- ety was awarded a flrst-class certificate, and the com- mittee thinks it is one of the finest roses. Our next meeting, March 17, will be rose night. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Secretary. TARRYTOWN, (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ETY.— The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on Tuesday evening, February 27, President Mooney in the chair. James Wiseman, Tarrytown, N. Y., was elected an active member, W. K. Wilkes prize, a set of flower vases, was won by Mr. Langle of White Plains, with a fine bunch of the Farquhar violet. He also showed a promising new variety, a sport from the above. C. W. Ward, Queens, Long Island, showed three fine vases of Carnations Alma Ward, Robert Craig and an unnamed pink. P. R. Pierson Co.. of Tarr.vtown, exhibited a fine vase of its new carnation Winsor; It certainly is a wonder, a beautiful light pink in color. David McFarlane showed a new variety of tomato, some of the fruit stocks had from ten to twelve ripe tomatoes on them. Questions presented at the January meeting and not answered were discussed. .Several of the members took part. Light refreshments followed. JAMES BALLANTYNB. cor. sec. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. — "Trenton Hall" so recently given b,v the Duke of Sutherland to the British public for purposes of higher education, occupied the attention of this soci- ety on March 2. It was pictoriall.v and descriptively presented by George Austin, who was identified with the place for twenty year.s. The monthly display was large and embraced orchids from Lager & Hurrell, Julius Roehrs Company and Thomas Jones, besides those from the houses of William Barr and S. & A. Colgate: roses from Col. Potter; carnations from the ■ Colgates, Wm. Runkle, Thos. Gillespie and Mrs.,Pier- son; antirrhinum, stocks and carnations from* A. C. Van Gaasbeck; and sweet peas and carnations from • Chas Hathaway. Nicotiana Sanderis, from A. W. Bodwell, were quite effective, rising up through and above the orchid display which filled an entire table. James Kelly was placed in nomination. The Judge.'! were Edward Roehrs, George Von Qualen and A. L. Caparn. J. B. D. I I Iris Kaempferi (Japanese Iris:. Phiito by •}. F. Johuson. Railroad Gardening. [Remarks br Paul Huebiier, Nuperlnteodnit of Gardeas and Groiwds of the Reading Kallroad System, at the monthly nieetlpf! ofthe Florists' Club of Phil.idclpbia, March 0, 190l>). I have been requested by your committee to say something about the subject of railroad gardening. I had the plea.sure of appearing before you on the same subject a number of years ago and while I do not know that I can tell you anything further now, I can at least refresh your memories on some of the salient features of this particular phase of horticul- ture. The mo.st important point in railroad gardening to my mind is how to achieve effectiveness at a mini- mum of cost. Around this fundamental idea all our thoughts and efforts concentrate and from this radi- ates all that we do and all that we leave undone. A railroad company does not beautify its station grounds for philanthropic reasons. The basic idea is to Increase trafilc; and to do this surroundings are made as attractive as possible. Another point we have aimed at. Is hedging for the purpose of pre- venting snow-drifts, as well as for ornament. For this purpose we have found nothing to beat the Cali- fornia privet. We have heard some complaint as to the hardiness of this plant, but our experience has been very fortunate. We have lost but few, even in the bad years that killed off so many in this latitude. Strelitzia Regina (Bird of Paradise Flower)- This is not a common plant, and is more curious than showy. The leaves are large and very glaucous. The flowers, which are borne on long stiff stems, are of a rich orange and vivid blue, resembling the plu- mage of some gay colored bird; hence Its common -^•%8m»er W. H. WAITE. Strelitzia Regina. Photo by \V. H. Wailu. The Osage orange we have discarded entirely. It is subject to scale and the robber roots run all over the adjoining field. Besides that, it is very hard to trim unless wiien it is in the soft state. California privet is very easily trimmed. 1 luring the years that have elapsed since I talked til yuu before, the most decided change that has liLken place in metliods is the increased use of hardy lerbaceous plants and evergreens. The evergreen is not only showy in Summer, but is soothing and picturesque in Winter, and gives that pleasing touch to the landscape which we all so much appreciate. .Ml the thujas and retinisporas are good, but I do not i-ecommend the Arbor vit£e on account of the bag win-m. For embankments we find the Scotch broom a very .satisfactory shrub. We do not use the Wichu- raiana rose much for embankments as it costs too much to prepare the soil. For shrubbery groups the weigelia. forsythia, laburnum, Prunus pissardi, and ■ im.N'gdalus are excellent. Of course, we have to de- l,Hnn. In pinks we pin our faith to Glori- I aux. La Favorite is one of the best wiiites I have Iried. In cannas we still believe in Puerst Bismarck. It is an elegant bright scarlet, with green foliage, a line grower and blooms all the time. It also cleans itself nicely and always looks fresh and bright. Madame Berat is a good pinii and is grand all by it- .self in a big bed. We like Buttercup better than Florence Vaughan for a yellow. Of the giant orchid llowering cannas, we like Kate Gray the best. For a huge bed twenty or thirty feet in diameter this is luucr 100; $100 per 1000 Immefiialc delivery. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums. March delivery. If vi'U diti nut receive niv new li^t, srnil for it CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings ' All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send for list ready January 1, WM.SWAYNE Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltiiig. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis B.OO 46.00 Lady Bonntlfal 3.60 30.00 Enchantress '. . . 3.00 26.00 Estelle •• 3.00 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 50c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong, Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rof)tcd rutthiL's. Enchantress, unronted iiitlins,'s of Boston Market at IkiH iniee Nelson Fisher, M. A. Patten, Boston Market and Flamingo, ready for Miirii) delivery, W'lite tnr [iriei.-^ and get a liarKain. ve;lib broxhers, Valley View Greenhouses. MARLBOROUGH, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention The Florists' Exchange when ^'liliig. 26 and 250 at 100 and lOCO rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Red SpeeclllBg, 3-3>. In. ?1C.C0 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $9.00 per 100; Fred Burkl, $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per ICO, $26,00 per luOO; Prosperity, Enchantress, $2.60 per 100, $'20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Pair Maid, Harlowsrden. Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2,00 pel 100, }16.00per ICOO. GRAFTED ROSES 2V41n.pot8. Orders b.wked tor Bi lilo, Brideniaid andaolden Gate at $10.00 per 100. toj.OO per 1000; Liberty, Klllarney and Kaisoiln A. Victoria, $16.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock In evory way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave.. Bridgeport, Conn Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STRONG, HEALTHY, ROOTED CARNATIONS, Cuttings from clean stoct. We have 50*000 plants for stock. Per 100 Per 1000 May Naylor, w hlte Queen Louise, white Uarlowarden, crimson ( C9 nn fit B 00 Lawsoa, pink > w^-vw • 1 o-ww Joost* pink Prosperity, variegated ' Enchantress, light pink I 2.50 20.00 Dahelm, crimson t 2.60 Patten, variegated J 1 nn 9R nn White Lawson. white f "* "" Variegated Lawson 5.00 Discount on large orders. 6 percent, discount for cash with order. FILLOW & BANKS, Westport, Conn. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when wrltlnp. Abundance It is a medium sized Pure White Carnation that will give you flowers eleven months of the year. It bringsa higher price in New York Market than either Queen Louise or Boston Market. Shipping commenced in Decembct. Price per rooted cuttings, $1.75 per dozen $10.00 per JOO, $75.00 per 1000 250 at JOOO rates 50 at JOO rates R. FISCHER, Great Neck. LI. Mention the Florists' Exchangf when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J.QODDARD, Framln|ham,Mass. Mention The Florists' Exch-iiiffe when wi-itiiij,'. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Fiancee $5.00 $45.00 Mrs. Nelson 1.26 10 00 Mrs.Patton 2.611 211.00 Prosperity 125 10 00 Qneeu Louise 1.25 10 on Lorna 126 10.00 Harlowaden 1.25 10.00 Challenger 1.26 lO.no St^n:ard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, • Rhode Island, Mention The Florists' iSxchange when writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPOUT $5.00 140.00 QUEEN LOUISE. 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B, DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Mention The Florists' Exchange when w piling. Per 100. Per lOOfi. Glendale, \ aiiei;.. new .tl'i.OO $100.0<) Financee, iiiiik X.OO 7.'>.l»l White Perfection, new, white ••■ 12.00 lOO.nii SItyrockel, now. scarlet fi.OO 50.00 Daybreak Lawson, It. pink 12.00 100. (lo Candace, hiiik 12.00 lOO.on Lady Bountiful, white 4.00 :«.(«! Enchantress, It pink SOO i'lOO Per 100. Per 1000. New Richmond, J? in. pots,. Sl.S.OO $120.00 1 American Beauty, J^ in. pots 0.00 ."iO.OO Wlme. Abel Chalenay, 2! in. pots 3.00 '2.5.00 Uncle John, J.', in nuts 3 im 'i'S.on Chicago Carnation Co., Per 100. Per 1000. Harlowarden, crimson Crusader, srarlrt .. Mrs. M. A. Patten, \ snjiu Fair Maid, pink Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson Prosperity White Lawson Cardinal, all snM nut; wish I 2.00 '2.00 3.00 2.00 ■2,00 . . 2.00 4.00 ) t'uy '.' 15.00 15.00 '25.00 15.00 1.5.00 15.00 30.08 Per 100. Per 1000 The Bride, 2i in. pots .S3.00 $'J5.00 Bridesmaid, '^^ in. pots 3.00 2.5.00 Golden Gate, li in. pots 3,00 ■25,00 k James Hartsltorne ¥. nil At 111. '•J Manager, J" JIlcl, Menliun Xhe Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATION PLANTS FROM SOIL CLEAN AND HEALTHY LAWSON $J.50per JOO; $ J 2.50 per JOOO BOSTON MARKET J. 50 " J2.50 " MORNING GLORY 2.00 " J5.00 " CRUSADER 2.50 " 20.00 " MRS. PATTEN 3.50 " 30.00 " J.A.BUDUONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO "^I'iSr. SH*i^ CIT FLOWfRS lleotlon The Florlgts* Bxchan^e wbeo wrltliqc. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 OLBNDALE $12.00 $100.00 lOO.OO 100 00 60.00 60,00 26.00 30.00 25.00 RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants from 2Vi Inch pots, $12.0'l per 100. March delivery. ROSKS. Brides, Bridesmaids, Chatenay, Gates, Perle, Sunrise and La Detroit, 2', Inch pots $3.50 per 100. Cash or C. O. D, W. J. & M. S. VBBEY, FORT -WAYNE, INDIANA. Mention The Florists' Exrhniigc when wrlthig. VICTORY. ... 12 00 ROBT. CRAIG ... 12.00 CARDINAL 6.00 FIANCEE COO THE BELLE WHITE LAWSON LADY BOUNTIFUL 3.00 3.60 3.00 ENCHANTRESS $3.00 $25.00 25.00 NELSON FISHER .. . 3.00 ESTELLE 2,60 20.00 FLAMINGO LAWSON BOSTON M.tRKET 2.00 2.00 2.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.00 8.00 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS 100 1000 Mackinac $2.50 $20.00 Queen 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.00 15.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 100 1000 Lawson $2.00 $15.00 Victory 12.00 100.00 Fiancee 5.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Rradyf.ir shipment now. Oanlurnlsh some of the varltles Iromainch pots. List and Prices on Application. THE LEO NieSSEN COTW^PANV, I2I7 Arch street rlilladelpma Uentlon Tbe Florlsta' Eichsnge when writlnc. THE HTW^ERICKN CMRNKTION Price, $3.50. Send for Sample Paees A, T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-8 OUANE STREET, NEW YORK Mention Tbe Florists" Exchange when writing. March 10, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 307 SHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS READY FOR DELIVERY MARCH 1ST. WHITE Touset, finest early white. Nonin. finest late white. Es telle. Eobinson. Wanamaker. Merry Xmas Kalb. Ivory. W. Bonnaffon. Tim. Eaton. Jerome .Jones. Chad wick. YELLOW Koi de Italia. Oct. Sunshine. Yellow Eaton. M. Bonnaffon. Col. Appleton. Yellow Jones. Golden Beauty. Cinna. Kimberly. Omega. Golden Wedding. Maurnier. PINK Wm. Duekham, Murdock. Balfour. Cobbold. Pacific. Liger. M. Newell. Dr. Enguehard. J. K. Shaw. L. Perkins. I'errin. P Ivory. RED Oakland. Paul Labbe. Black Hawk. Write for Prices. We are the Largest Qrowers of of 'Mums in the U. S. D O ^ E ^ Kaiserin, il4 in. pots, $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. '^'^■^^^ . FINE STOCK. eftRN?\TI©NS ROOTED CITTTINGS RKADV MO'W. PINK. Per 100 Lawson $1.50 Guardian Angel 1.25 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.50 Morning Glory 1.50 1000 $12.60 10.00 20.00 11.00 WHITE. Per 100 1000 Boston Market 1.50 12.50 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 15.00 WIET©R BR©S.. 51 Wabash 7\venue. CHieHG© Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healtliy Stocli. Lieut. Peary. Cardinal $6.C0 LiSdy ISountiful 4.00 White Lawgon. Nelson FiBlier 3.50 Dalieim. Ethel Ward I , ly, EnciiantrexH, Prosperity ( '^ Mra. T. W. I.awson, The (.>aeen. .. 2.50 lioston Marlfet, Maceo t 2 00 Melba, Pink Armazlndy i' Queeu l-ouise 2.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $50.00 36.00 30.00 25.00 18.00 15.00 15.00 CRAFTEDR08ES. FINi: STOCK. KBAUY NOW. Richmond, f3.00 per dnz.,*20.00 per 100. $176.00 per lOOO. Killarney. $2.60 per doz., $18.00 per ICO, $150.00 per 1000. , fitoile De France, $3.00 per doz.,' $30.00 per 100. Kaiserin, Carnot, Uncle .John. Chatenay, $2.00 j.er doz.. $15.00 per 100. Bride Bridesmaiil, iiolden Gate. .Woot ton, 2' i in. pots, $2.00 i>er doz., $12.00 per 100. Chrysautheniiinis, 60 fine varieties ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list. Cannas, strong dormant rootR In 30 flne varietifs, f 2.00 and *3.U0pfr 100.$18.iMI rthI ?'2r,,Mf) i„^r 1IH)0. VERBENAS 100 1000 Kegt Mammoths, rooted cuttings $1.00 $8.00 MISCELLANtOUS Ageratnm, Cope's Pet, Wiiite Cap. 100 lOOO P. Pauline. 8. Gurney L. Bennet »1.00 $8.00 Achyrantlies, four sorts l.CO 8.00 AmpelopsiH Veitchll.pot Krown 8.00 Coleas, best bedding and fancy sorts... 1.00 8.00 Ciiphea 1.25 Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 15.00 Feverfew, double wlilte 1.60 12.00 GeranluniB, double and sintile 2.00 15.00 Heliotrope.-.light and darli 1.26 10.00 Ivy, German 1.60 .... Moon Vine, true white 2.00 16.00 Salvia. Splendens and Bedman 1.26 10.00 Salvia, new early iloweriDK sorts 1.60 12.00 ASPARAGUS SPRKNGEKI. 3 In., pots, M.OO per lOO ; 3>^ In.. $8.00 per 100. BBGONI AS, flowering varieties, S In., pots, $S.OO per 100. SIUILAX, from 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000 ; 3 in., $3.00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. 2000 "LIEUTENANT PEARY" Carnations Rooted Cuttings, stnnm well ruuteil st'x'k, prioe. $(;.00 per 100. $.50.00 per 1000. Also KHXi strnntf plants from "J in, pnts Fiancee iit Sfi.no per I'Ni, $.')i) on JUT PiiMi, Dailledouxe Brothers Flatbusin, """SlU-^oru. CARNATIONS Robert Craig, !;iTt;c l>iisliy plants, :^ in. pnts.Sirj.fHi pLTPiO; Robert Craig, lart;*- strcmt,' plants. 'Ji in. Itcits, $1'.! p' r i"": Enchantress innii-ri cutliiii:-, $2.-'>0pcr inn, S'JniHi in-r Pkhi-. Varigated Lawson roottd cutlnmv, $., on |tii inn, SI- nii per lOiin. ROBERT C. PYE, Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the FLorlsts' lixchange when writing. Moiilion Tin- Ilorists" Kxohauge when writiiip. CARINATIOINS My Maryland, pure while. Jessica red and wHite variegaied. Kxtra larj;c l»ij;li f;fra(;le coniinor- cial varieties. The finest and most profitable in their respective chisses. Both varieties show extra strong LAWSON habit, and similar heig^ht. WE ADVISK the alert grower to try both of these varieties. $2.50 per dozen. $I2.00 per lOO. $IOO.OO per lOOO. Send for our new catalogue gtvlDg full de- acrlplloDe of the above, and other new and standard varieties. The H. Weber & $on$ Co. OAKLAND. MD. Mention The I'l-irl-sts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Pi.r 100 Eachantrees $3.00 Lawson 2.00 Prosperity 2.00 Hradt 2.00 Fenn 1.50 QuePD Louise 1.50 May Naylor 1.50 Joost 1.26 Eldorado 1.26 EDW. J. TAYLOR SOUTHPORT, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltirg. New Carnation for 1906 WlilePerHiOD It is all wliite Write now for full description. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE. IND. Mention The Florists" Exchange when wriijcg. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BR0822?r.",?rsi'^i.Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. WELL-ROOTED CUTTINQS Carnations and Roses CARPiAXIOPiS Plnb 100 Fiancee J6.00 [..awBon 1.60 Mrs. Nelson 1.25 Guardian Angel 1.25 Red Estelle 2.00 1000 $50.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 17.50 L,lKtat Pink Enchantrees Morning Glory 'Wlilte Boston Market Lady Bountiful Flora Hill ROSHS Pine, stronK.wrell root- 100 1000 ed CnttlnKS Liberty J8.00 {25.00 Sunrise .3.00 25.00 Uncle John 2.00 17.50 Kaiserin 2.00 17 50 Perle 2.00 17.50 Wm. Askew. Chatenay .. .. Bridesmaid . Bride Ivory 100 2.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 1.25 100 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1000 20.00 12.50 10.00 25.00 10.00 1000 17.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 12. 6C PETER REINBERQ 51 ^W ABASH AVENUE BJentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS CHICAGO STRONG, HEALTHY, CUTTINGS. Well rooted in Sand with Soil on Bottom. 100 1000 K— EMCBAMTRESS $2..50 $20.00 DAWSON 1..50 12.00 GOETHE 2.00 15.00 ITE- WHITE LAWhON 3.50 30.00 THE OUEEN 2.00 2.00 l.-i.OO OMEEN LOUISE 1.5.00 100 1000 BED- CRISIiS 4..50 40.00 FLAMINGO 3.00 26.00 ESTELLE 2.00 15.00 YELLOW- ELDORADO 2.50 20.00 VAR.— VAK. LAWSON 6.00 PROSPERITY 2.00 15.00 C. F. BERTANZEL, THE WHEATLY GARDENS, ROSLYN, L. I. MiiiruMi nic I'lnrists' l:xcli:iii;?e wlion writinp. Beautiful Prontable The finest and m^jat brilliant commercial red In existence: commanding fancy prices everywhere StroUK. healthy, rooted cuttings, $3.60 per 100; WO.OO per lOOO. Per 100 Per 1000 White Lawson 2.60 $20.00 Fiancee 6.00 260 of any one variety at 1000 rate. Per 100 Queen 1.50 46.00 I Ethel Ward 2.60 Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. I2.E0 20.00 QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES 1. H. GUSHING. Prop., QUIDNICK, ANTHONY, P.O., R. I. MciUioii The Floi'ist.s' Kxchnnjre when writing. Enchantress Sport MRS. W. T. OMWAKE from 3 to 6 shades darker tlian Knchantrese. .Ju.«t rifiht. Sample bloom for 26c, postpaid, f 10 per 100; $75 per 1000. Unrooted, one half price. RE4DY THIS WEEK 6000 White and Ked Law.^ion, Rooted Cuttines of choice quality, 136.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rates CASH Henry Eichholz, UentlOD The Florists PLEASE. Waynesboro, Penn. Exchange when writing. GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, S15.00 Write for Prospectus VIOLET CVl^TVELti, I.so THE HEATHER, I.SO AMERICAN CARNATION, 3.50 I»1,ANT CCI-TIJRE, 1. 00 HOUSE PLANTS, cloth 1,00 • ' " paper .50 RESIDENTIAL SITES, a.50 TELEGRAPH CODE, *.SO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St , New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 208 The Plori3ts' Exchange CLMSSiriED ADVERTISEMENTS OABH WITH ORCEB. The columna nnder this heading are reierTCd for advertisementfl of Stock for Sale, Stock Waoted. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of GreenhouseB, Land. Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rt-nt. Our charge Is 10 eta. per line (7 wordi to the line), set Bolld, without display. Display advert Isementa In these columns. IB cents per line; count 13 lines agate to the Inch. [If replies to Help Wanted. Bltoatlons Want- ed, or other adTertlsementa are to be eddressed care of this office, advertlaers add 10 ceuta to cover expeuBe of forwarding.] Oop7 maat reach New York office B p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertlsera In the Western States dealrlog to advertise under lultlals. may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. STOCK FOR SALE ROSES— See adv. of Leedle Co., Sprlngfleld, Ohio. FANCY ROCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, whole- sale, per 100 lbs., $2U.OO. W. F. Allen, Siilisbury, Md. ^ ^^^__ DOUBLE DAHLIA ROOTS, fleld grown, mixed varieties, whole roots $4.00 per hundred. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. WE make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln L'nlverslty, Cheater Co.. Pa. BOSTON FEUNS. 5.000 strong young plants out of the bench at $30 per l.OOO. Cash with order please. M. Zeiuer, 244 Clarksou street, Brooklyn. N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 3-in. pots. fine stock for planting out, $40 per 1,<>00; 4-in. pots. $7 per 100. John R. Johnson, Flor- ist^ 1.500 Primula Obconica Grandifloni. -l-in, pots. all in bloom, $5 ikt 100. Cash please. Car- nation Boston Market, .«aud rooted, cool and strong, $12 per 1.000. Sample 10 cents. Cash please. A. Relyea & Son, Orchard Place. Pough- keepsie, N. Y. GENUINE Irish Shamrock, 2^ In. $4.00 per hundred, $35.00 per thousand; 250 at 1000 rate; 60c. per dozen by mall. Cash with order. Plants this year very fine. Order now. J. D. Hareourt's Son, Wapplngers Falls, N. Y. THOSE wishing fine mixed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below: 1 1-2 Inch, to 2 Inches, $7.50 per 1000; 1 Inch to 1 1-2 Inches. $5.00 per 1000; 1-2 inch, to 1 inch. $3.00 per 1000; A few under 1-2 Inch, $5.00 per bushel. A. Brown, Coloma, Wis. STOCK FOB SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock, $25. per 100. 2 1-2 inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100. $65. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free, Brown Brothers Co., Rochester, N. Y. WHITE PINE and Hemlock for 8ale. Fine clean slock. Hemlock, 6 to 10 in.. $45 per 1,000; l'/3 to 2 ft., $75 per 1,000; 2 to 2'^ ft., $S5 per 1,000. White Pine, 7 to 10 in., $50 per l.OOO; 1 to IV^ ft., $70 per 1,000. Berberry Vulgaris, 3 to 6 in., $25 per 1,000. Berberry Thunbergii, 3 to G in., $25 per 1,000. PIERCE NURSERY, Hart Street, Beverly Farms, Mass. CANNA8 BED AND SCABLET. Alphonse Bouvler, 6 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Beaute Poitevlne, 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Cbas. Henderson, 4 ft 2.25 100; 17.60 1000 Flamingo. 5 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 J. D. Klsele, 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 ITemler, 3 ft 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 YELLOW WITH BED MAEKINGS. Cinnabar, 414 ft $2.50 100; $20.00 lOOO Florence Vaughon, 6 ft 2.25 100; 17.60 1000 BED WITH YELLOW MABKINGS. Mme. Crozy, 4 to 5 ft $3.00 100; $25.00 1000 Autolne Crozy. 5 to 6 (t... 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON. Paul Marquant, 5 ft $2.50 100; $20.00 lOOO Peacbblow, 4 to 5 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Virginia, 414 ft 2.00 100; 16.00 1000 BBONZE FOLIAGE. Robusta. 6 to 8 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Sbenandoab. 4 to 5 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 Urand Rouge, 10 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Black Beauty, 4 to 5 ft... 7.00 100; GO.OO 1000 OECHID-FLOWEBING. Austria, yellow, 0 ft $2.00 100; $15.00 1000 Burbank. yellow.SioJft t.-.M) oer lUU; lb OO lOOli Italia, red, gold edge, 5 ft. 2.00 100; 16.00 1000 WHITE SPOTTED EOSE. Fair Persian, 4 ft $2.00 100; $16.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas. my selection $2.00 100; $16.00 KJOO N. B. — ITiese cannas are packed 250 In a box and four boxes can be cleated together to make one case. Special price on large Quantities of cannas made upon application. Send for my florists' seed, plant and bulb catalogue; It contains all you need. Order now, goods can be shipped any time you say. AHTHUB T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN, 342 WEST 14TH ST., NEW YOBK. MentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. 440,000 large 4-year old Barr's Mammoth As- paragus roots, suitable for forcing or for out- door planting where It is desirable to cut the first season. Price $1.25 per 100; $0.00 per 1.000 or 20.000 tor $100.00. Order at once, ground must be cleared. Address W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. STOCK WANTED WANTED — Rooted carnation cuttings, exchange for European stock. Correspondence invited. Coupland Bros,, Florists, Hessle, Englaud. WANTED- — Some extra large specimens of French lilac, good varieties. State sizes and price. Dummett & Wagner, Mt. Vernon. N. Y. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— Young man with some experience wishes position in florist store. Address, P. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener on coun- try estate. 13 years' experience; reference. Single. American. Address P. E., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, A No. 1 Rose grower and good gardener. Private or commercial. East preferred. Address P. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener's assistant on private place by intelligent man (German), age 24, single, good references. Address, P. F., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — First-class designer and decorator wants change of position. Best references, years of experience. P. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and nur- seryman, 27 years old, single, German, on commercial or private place as assistant. Ad- dress, A. B., care F. L. Zlegler, Newport, R. I. SITUATION WANTED— By young man In florist's store. A good salesman and maker- np. Ready to go to work at once. P. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As assistant on private place. Well up ill roses, carnations, mums and general stuck. Can give first-class refer- ences. Address Box 1S4, Hyde Park, Dutchess County. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By young Englishman, single, as grower in greenhouses, commercial, good experience in large English nurseries, gen- eral stock, best references. Address, P. W.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— With florist, nursery- man or landscape gardener for outside work, ornamental planting, bedding, etc. Reference as to character and ability. Address O. M., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener on a good private estate. English, age 26, single, f-'ood experience under glass and outside. Flrst- class references. Please state wages, etc. E. I>.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Young man (26 years) wants steady position on private estate. Ten years' experience. Understands thoroughly all outdoor branches and general greenhouse work. Please state wages. P. U., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — As foreman or garde- ner on private or commercial place. A No. 1 rose grower. Capable. 35 years of age. 15 years' experience on commercial and private places. Address, Ira Chamberlain. Hyde Park- on-Hudson, New York. SITUATION WANTED— As florist, practical ex- perience growing roses, carnations, violets, fhrysantbemums, decorative and bidding plants. Middle aged, single, sober, industrious. State wages and particulars. Address, P. Q., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — First-class head gar- dener for private place. Swede, single. 28. Thorough knowledge of vegetables, fruits and flowers inside and out, ornamental gardens, etc. Lifetime experic'nce, best references from sev- eral countries. Address, P. V., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. Situation Wanted by tirst-elass gardener on private place. ?,(.'■> years' experience. Address, E. C, curt' Florists' ijjjx change. 6B0W PIDSHBOaiaS If you do not know how. procure that elmpln but complete and practical book called 'How to Grow Muahrnonis." The price Is ten centa and It can be secnied from this ofQce Special rates will be made to the trade wh » wish to supply their customers. THE Fi GRISTS' EXCHANGE 2 Duane St., New York HELP WANTED WANTED — Herbacei^us man. Must be good pot- ter. Address, E. S., Box 197. Elizabeth. N. J. WANTED — -Good rose grower for srction; wages $12 per week. Address with references, E. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Experienced greenhouse assistant; permanent position to the right man. Wages, 10 per week. E. C. McFadden. Short Hills. $10 per week. E N. J. WANTED — An experienced grower of roses, car- nations and general stock. Married man pre- ferred. State age, experience, references and wages desired. E. J. Eyam, Rome. N. Y. WANTED — Two experienced men for green- house work; must be energetic and quick at potting. Apply personally, Israel H. Eisenberg, 440 Albert street. Long Island City. WANTED — Foreman to grow carnations, mums and a general line of bedding stock. Must be a good designer. Address, P. I., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. W.VNTED — Counter hand, one who Is conver- sant with seeds and bulbs. Permanent posi- tion; state experience. All correspondence con- fidential. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton St.. New York City. THREE good rose growers. State age, na- tionality, experience, married or single, with wages wanted, and send your recommendation in your first letter. Benjamin Dorrance, Dor- ranceton, Pa. WANTED — Shipping clerk, one who is acquaint- ed with bulbs, seeds, etc.. to pack and ship. State experience. All correspondence confiden- tial. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton Street, New York. WANTED — Young man to take charge of two small greenhonses; must be good gi-ower and salesman and be well recommended. Wages $50 per month. Address with references, Wm. Bryan. Seabright, N. J. W.VNTED — At once, an assistant in rose houses, one who Is capalile to water and cut, etc.. not afraid to work; willing and sliictly sober. $10 per week and room. P. D.. care The Flor- ists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, a florist clerk for a retail store. Must he a first-class designer and of neat appearance. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. John Reck & Son, Bridgeport. Conn. WANTED — Young, energetic, sober and Indus- trious man to take charge of hardy peren- nial department. State experience, qualifica- tions and salary desired. P. J., care The Florists' Exchange. A FIRST-CLASS retail florist, used to good trade, city experience. Good decorator and designer, of pleasing address and good liablts. State experience, references and salary ex- pected. B. U., care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — At once, an assistant in rose houses, one who is capable to water and cut, etc.. not afraid to work; willing and strictly sober. $10 per week and room. Address or call, E. F. Hoehl, South Nyack, N. Y. WANTED — First-class greenhouse assistant, ex- perienced in growing palms, ferns, etc., also bedding plants. Wages $50.00 per month and room, with advancement to the right man. P. H., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A steady, sober man, with some ex- perience, to take charge of small greenhouse, lawn, flower beds and vegetable garden. To a competent, willing man steady employment and good place. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, New Y'ork. WANTED — A Btrlctly sober florist for retail store In large city. Must be up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — An energetic, sober and industrious young man, as foreman, capable of growing the best class of decorative pot plants, palms, ferns, etc.; also bedding plants for retail trade. Wages $le to makeup funeral work. Send reference. American or (ierman. Canonsburg Market fo , 10 Pike street. Canonsburg. Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. WANTED A young man as asistant on a private place. Must hn\c experience in carnations, roses and general greenhouse stock. Sober, and have good reference. Address. P. X., care Florists' Exchange. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Long established florist store, good location. E. DIonysius, 172 East C2d street. New York City. FOR SALE — One acre ground with 8,500 square feet glass, good condition; two minutes walk from trains or trolley. 20 miles from Read- ing Terminal, Philadelphia. For particulars ad- dress Box 54, North Wales. Pa. FOR SALE — House, 7 rooms, steam heat, 1 stable, 5 greenhouses, steam heat. Kearney. N. J., 5 minutes from Elrle R. R. depot, and 5 minutes from N. Y. trolley. J. G. Perry, Schuyler Avenue, Kearney, 'New Jersey. DESIR.4BLE greenhouse plant of three houses, 24x200 feet; propagating house. 100 feet; p*ittlng shed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. High land, opposite Poughkeepsie. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley, New Y'ork. FOR SALE: — 22 acres, 5 greenhouses, good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for descriptive circular. This will con- vince you. Address Box 311, West Grove, Pa. FOR SALE— Six greenhouses, four of them 20x 100, the other two sash houses 12x20 glass, iron benches constructed by Lord & Burnham at Bronxville, about five minutes walk from Tuckahne on the Old White Plains Road. Ad- dress, P. I.,., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse eBtabllahmeDt of the late William A. Bock; best location on MassachnsettB Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson, Admr.. 2394 Uassacbusettt Ave.. North Cambridge, llass. FOR SALE— Greenhouses about 7,000 square feet glass with dwelling house and barn: horse and wagons; in fine locality on trolley line; entire product of grer-nhouscs sold at re- tail. Address, Edw. J. Murjiliy Co.. corner Main and Bridge streets, .SpriTigfleld, Mass. FOR RENT. An oiil established Florist Store with green- houses attached. Rent very reasonable. Apply Young & Nugent, 42 West 28th St., City. FOR RENT— Greenhonses about 16,000 feet of glass, steam heated. Eight acres of ground all sloping to south, and well protected from north and northwest winds. Seven-roomed dwelling, barn, sheds, etc. Located at Silver Side Station (B. & 0. R. R.) Delaware, 15 miles to Philadelphia, 5 miles to Wilmington. Several local trains each way daily. Good trade already established. Apply on the premises, or address Sam. N. Trump, R. F. I). 1, Edgemoor, Del. FOR SALE Three Greenhouses 150 x 3 1 feet, potting ahed 9J X 22 feet, boiler room, 3o x !i2 feet, built about three years ago. practically new. Everything in complete working order and stocked. One acre of land : % of a mile from Railroad Station ; 18 miles from New York City. Address A. S., CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGF. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business, established 1888, in one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunity for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Z. A., care Florists' Exchange. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE BOILER FOR SALE — One Kroeschell No. 5 boiler, as good as new. used only three sea- sons, write for particulars and price. Will sell cheap. John Lawrance. Ogdensburg, N. Y. BOILERS, BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand hollers on hand, also new No 16 Hitchiuga at reduced cost, one 12 section Scollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe eiiual to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lut- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J.. Jersey City. N. J. March 10, 1900 The PJorists' Exchange 309 FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE Plllipp Bider-Brlcseon. Second-hand, from rumro (40.00 np; all repairs; other mates; new ; cheap. Dm I PDC 1 old np-rlKht steam boiler, contains DUILtnO 60 l«in. tubes, $26.00. One second band No. 16 Hitchlngs Boiler. Good condition, $70. Pipe otood serviceable second-hand, with ' TL Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; 1^^-in., m cts.; lJ<-ln., 4cts.; 1-ln., Sets.; 2>i in., lOcts.: 3 in. I4cts.; 4 In., lOots. New 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with conplings, 8M cts. ft. Old and new flttings and valves. ^TflPVC «nfj nice New Economy, best made OIUIiKJ anQ UICO no. l Threads, M-ln., win. I-ln. pipe, »3.0(). No. 2 Threads, IW-in., l!^-in. 2-ln. pipe, »4.00. PIPF PIITTCDC New aannders Pattern. No.) rirt bUllLHO outs X-ln.-1-ln. pipe, $1.00 No. 2 cats 1 in. -2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rnTj-m'^^'plpef Si%l' 24 In. grips U-in.-2M in. pipe, $2.40; 38-ln., grips H-ln.-3H-ln. pipe. »4.76. PIPF UICFC I'ov- ^°- 1 Hinged, grips V«-in.-a rirL (lOLO in. pipe, $2.00. CARDPN UnCP I'^"' H-ln..gnaranteedIOO-lbB. OHnULn nuOL pressure, ^ii cts. per ft.; M-in. not guaranteed, 4S< cts. per ft. UflT RFn ^*QU New. Cypress. 3-ft.i8 ft., from nUI-DLU 0«on 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in, at $1.26 and $1.00 each. RAfllATdRQ steam, as good as new. all sizes HHUIHIUnO about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. pel column. per 6LASS New American 10x12 8lDKlefl.70 per box ; 12x12 single $1 76 per box ; 10x12. 12x12. 10x15 double, $2 40 per box ; 12xU, 12x20. 14x14, 14x20 B. D.. $2 56 per box : IBxHl. I«xl8, 12.80 per box ; 16x24 B. D., $3.00 per box. Getour prices on New Gulf Cypress Baild- loe Matezial, Ventllatiug Apparatas, Oil, White Lead, Pntty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOI-ITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Matropolltan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing CHANGES IN BUSINESS. MARENGO, ILL— J. W. Lyon con- templates openng a flower store here. LAWRENCE. KAN.^G. A. Hammond, of New York, has opened a florist's store at No. 6 Ea.st Henry street. LEOMINSTER, MASS. — G. M. Ken- dall has leased the Pollard greenhouses for a term of years. NEW HAMPTON, lA.— W. J. Springer has sold a half interest in the New Hampton Greenhouses to J. P, Murphy, of Osage. DWIGHT, ILI^. — J. C. Nelson has pur- chased the Brooks Greenhouse, and will operate it. A store will be conducted under the name of Nelson Brothers, for the sale of the greenhouse iiroduct. ALBANY. ORE. — The Albany Nurs- eries, heretofore operated by A. Brown- ell, have been incorporated; capital. $25,000. The incorporators are: Albert Brownell, B. F. Pierce, and J. R. House- wear t. ST. CLOUD. MINN.— Paul Trzewik has purchased thirty acres of land here, will erect greenhouses thereon, and em- bark in the business. He was for some years florist at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. SALEM, O.— J. H. Brown, of Sebring, has assumed the management of the Garfieid avenue greenhouses, buying out Harry T. Miller, formerly of Alliance, who has been their owner for some time. It is understood that Mr. Miller will return to Alliance. ' SHIPPENSBURG, PA.— The title of the Byer Floral Company has been changed to the Shippensburg Floral. Company. The personnel of the firm is' the same as formerly. The chanp^e of name was considered necessary to avoid clashing with another firm whose title was very similar to the one formerly adopted by this concern. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING RED HOOK. N. Y.— S. W. Germond is erecting a large greenhouse for violet growing SAYRE, PA. — J. B. Knapp Is prepar- ing to build a large greenhouse for rose growing. CHILLICOTHE MO.— R. L. Isher- wood will build two new greenhouses, each 100 by 27 feet. REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The cut flower market is anything but satisfactory during this the first week in Lent. With the excep- tion of American Beauty roses, prices along all lines are on the downward grade, and the only thing that is keep- ing these roses at their figure is their scarcity. It seems strange that for so open a Winter there should be such a shortage of American Beauty; and those who are fortunate enough to be cutting right along are reaping a good harvest. Bride and Bridesmaid have suffered a decrease in price for the special grades, but even that does not sell them out satisfactorily every day. It is notice- able just now that the shorter grades are clearing out much better than the specials, a fact that would point to the trade of the smaller retail stores being brisker during the Lenten season than that of the larger store.s. Carnations have also fallen somewhat in price, and there are a great many coming in just now. With lilies it is the same; there is quite a crop on, and prices are lowering. Violets probably have suffered worse than any other flower. The extreme wet weather of last Saturday (a day upon which the shipment of violets was very heavy) made it impossible to close out these flowers at any price; consequently many were left over until the beginning of this week: and it has been the rule to clear out in thousand lots at the rate of about $1! per 1000 . Sweet peas and lilac, with all kinds of bulbous stock are very plentiful, and such a thing as a fixed price for these goods is almost unknown. Buyers have the market in their own hands, and get the stock at their own prices. The re- tailers, however, are not doing a great deal, but it is expected within the next few days that business will take a turn for the better. CHICAGO. — Among the specialties that have been recently presented to the whole.sale and retail trade nothing has been more attractive than a line of forced deciduous stock, including ap- ple blos.soms, Spirtea Thunbergi (bridal wreath) and lilac Charles X, with a few of their closely allied kindred. The ex- cess of murky weather has acted again- st the perfect development of these Spring friends as sunshine and not heat is the desideratum, especially at this season: however, the plants and sprays are in fairly good condition and, as a rule, find ready purchasers. Roses even are in more abundant supply than the market can easily carry away. It is not in my opinion, that there are too many roses, but there are not enough good ones owing to the cloudy weather, and the grading has not been satisfactory to the recipients, throughout the shipping district; prices are still held a little too high for the retailer. Carnations are so abundant that in some of the shipping headquarters there is an appearance of a glut, and it must be close to fancy stock that is picked out without a little forcing or modera- tion in price by the local buyer. The scarcity of green goods is still in evidence, especially in good ferns, and short Asparagus Sprengerii bunch- ed plumosus; but box green, which Is coming in good condition, relieves the market on other small greens. Bulbous stock is in over supply, the open season having thrown a large quantity on the market which under ordinary conditions could have been held much later, some of it, possibly, until Easter. The beginning of Lent, ^s usual, casts a shadow over tlie retailer, who is now resting on his oars and waiting for Easter results and transient orders. BOSTON. — It is always expected that the beginning of Lent shows a marked quiet in the cut flower trade, and this season has been no exception. Roses, which have been scarce recently, are now much more plentiful, and the best stock seen this season is in the market. American Beauty, however, are none too plentiful although there is not the scar- city there was a couple of weeks ago. Some excellent Killarney. Mme. Abel Chatenay, and Wellesley are being pro- duced, and fairly good prices are main- tained for them. Bride and Brides- maid are both of much better quality than they have been for some time. Carnations seem to be plentiful. The colored grades of best quality are in most demand, but prices are not equal to those prevailing last week. Violets are a glut; in fact, there are piles of them everywhere. Lily of the valley is selling more slowly; but it has never showed any tendency to drag until this week. Lilies aj-e quite plentiful, as are callas. The former prices have dropped somewhat. Mignonette is plen- tiful, although not so much of the fancy grades are seen. Tulips, narcissus and all bulbous stock are now abundant, but if the quality is good there is always a demand for these flowers. J. W. D ST LOUIS, MO. — Tlie retailers report good business. The big snow storm the first part of the week hurt trade somewhat, but the weather became mild during the last part of the week, and business was brisk. The past week funeral work was heavy, and white flowers were in demand. A large quan- tity of colored carnation stock went to waste, and tJie wholesalers experienced great difficulty in disposing of carna- tions at any thing like a fair price. Fancy Enchantress. Mrs. Lawson, and Prosperity sold as low as $1.50 per 100 in 1000 lots, and single 100 at $2. White and Enchantress sold best. In roses, fancy American Beauty bring $4 per dozen; the lesser grades, $2 to $3, with shorts at $5 to $S per 100, Other roses are becoming more plentiful, especially Bride and Brides- maid. Red roses are as yet scarce, that is, fancy stock. Prices run from $5 to $8 per 100; extra fancy are up to $10 per 100. The supply of violets has become smaller and just about enough are com- ing in for the demand, at 35c. per 100 for California: doubles are up to 60c. Some extra fine bulbous stock is in the market, but in almost every variety it has become a glut. Daffodils, Paper W'hite narcissus, Roman hyacinths and freesia sell slowly at $2 per 100. Lily of the valley went nicely up to a week ago. but just at present it is dragging at $3 per 100 for the best. Some good Harrisii lilies are in the market at $10 and $12.50 per 100. Callas go at the same figures. Tulips and Dutch hya- cinths sell best among bulbous flowers. In greens, everything is in plenty, ex- cepting common ferns. Prices are as usual. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. IND— Several days of dark cold weather have checked the supply of flowers, and little, if any, is going to waste. Local growers supply enough roses to meet the demand with the exception of a few American Beau- ty and specialties. Select Bride and Bridesmaid are wholesaling at $6 to $S per 100; seconds at $4 to $5 and shorts at $2. The best Liberty and Richmond bring $12 a 100. Some good Madame Abel Chatenay are shipped in at $10 a 100 The demand for American Beauty is not heavy: select 36-inch stem flow- ers sell at $40 per 100; 24 to 30-inch. $25, and 12 to 15-inch $10 per 100. From $2 to $9 per dozen is the custom- ary retail price. Carnations are yet plentiful, fancies sell at $3.50 to $4 per 100: good grades such as Mrs Lawson bring $3. and med- ium go at $2 to $2.50 a 100. At the flower stores 75c. a dozen is asked. Home-grown violets are plentiful now at 75c. to $1 per 100. Bulbous stock, such as daffodils. Paper White narcissus, hyacinths and tulips, whole- sale at $3 to $4 per 100. Dutch hya- cinths bring $9 to $12 ; freesia sell in quantity at $2 to $3 per 100 sprays. Tulips, daffodils, etc., retail at 60c. to 75c. a dozen. This line of stock is much farther advanced than in other years, and a shortage is anticipated later on because of the heavy supply at present. Sweet peas are to be had in quantity at $1 per 100. Plant trade is very good and the se- lection all that could be desired ; the heavy supply materially aids the store and window decorator in obtaining ex- ceptional results. 1. B. COLUMBUS. — Trade has settled to a fair and steady business and will no doubt so remain until Easter. The Lent- en season is always a quiet time, but it has this year slackened things down all at once. Stock of all kinds has been of much better quality the past week, car- nations, callas and violets being noti- ceably so. Carnations have brought the growers $2 to $4; all bulbous stock $2 to $3; lily of the valley $3 to $4; American Beauty roses $1 to $5 a dozen; other roses $4 to $8; per 100. Both at wholesale and retail prices liave given way a little, as there are certainly more flowers coming in. The going rates to customers are about as follows: Ameri- can Beauty roses $2 to $8; other roses $1 to $2; carnations GOc. to $1; bulbous flowers, 50c. to 60c.; lilv of the vallev 60c. to $1; violets, $1 per bunch of fifty flowers. All retail prices dozens except as noted. Some elegant Harrisii lilies, and callas are selling at 25c. each. The weather has been very "Marchy" and quite against a large business. F. W. CINCINNATI.— Lent the past few years has not made much trouble in this market; but from present appear- ances it would seem as though it had put a quietus on the flower business all over the country. Stock is beginning to come in now from quarters that we never hear of, except when business is dull. But we trust Lent will not treat us worse than in former years. Prices remain about the same as last week, with, possibly, a little drop on carna- tions, E. G. GILLETT. MINNEAPOLIS. — Trade conditions the past week have been good; stock has been fairly plentiful. Spring open- ings in different lines of trade, have created some demand, principally for bulbous stock. Roses and carnations have been coming in nicely, and the quality is somewhat improved. Prices are keeping up well, and outside of the department stores all dealers are get- ting good legitimate figures. The de- partment stores have commenced to have special sales and a surplus of stock can be sold to them but, of counse. at a very close figure. Tliey have been offering in some cases carnations at 35c. and 50c.; tulips at 35c. and 50c. a dozen. Dutch hyacinths plants at 15c. each; daffodils and jrmquils at 35c. and 50c. a dozen. It therefore makes it difficult for florists to get 75c. a dozen, which is the figure necessary for them to obtain in order to realize a fair margin. Flowering plants are fairly plentiful and we have not as yet experienced any difficulty in being able to fill all orders. Some very nice azaleas, all colors, are handled by all flrst-class dealers. Violet plants are shown, and from reports their sale is very good. The Lenten season has not affected business materially as yet, but it is to be presumed for the next month, we cannot expect to do a big business in the social line. The growers are all kept very busy with their Easter stock and if we get nice sunshiny weather, we shall no doubt have sufficient in in both cut flowers and plants to go round. The condition of the Easter lilies ap- pears to be about the same with nearly all growers; for instance, in a group of four or five hundred one can readily see that a fair precentage of them will not he in bloom; but a fair estimate will show that we are going to have a good average crop for the Easter trade. PAUL. ST. PAUL. — Business in general the past week has been good. Stock is much more plentiful than it has been for some time. Roses are coming in nicely, and the most of our leading dealers have been able to get good se- lect stock. Killarney is grown to perfec- tion by one of our growers and no dif- ficulty is experienced in selling them at $2.50 and $3 per dozen. We have also some very fine Richmond which com- mand a good figure. American Beauty have been very good; the writer saw one bunch of 3 Mj dozen made into a handsome spray, tied with ribbon, which was sold for $40: this was for funeral purposes and it certainly made a hand- some bunch. The trade among our first class stores is such that they can't sell stock of ordinary quality : it has to be of the very best, and it can be sold at a good figure. Other vari- eties of roses are what can be termed fair. Some very nice Mme. Abel Chate- nay are seen, also Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate; and even that the Lenten season is on, and the demand not so heavy we can expect some first class stock. Carnations are good and are whole- saled at 3c. and 4c. One of the growers has some of the finest carnations seen in this section, of Adonis, Enchantress, and Mrs. Lawson. PAUL. KANSAS CITY.— The market took a tumble last week and the high prices that have prevailed all Winter are now a thing of the past. Tlie past season has been the most satisfactory, from a business standpoint, of any in the his- tory of the trade in this city. It has been an unbroken record of splendid business and good prices received. While trade last week was brisk, values were not up to the standard. The warm, sunny weather has increased the supply of home-grown flowers and augmented shipments from Chicago growers have had a depressing influence on prices. Carnations are quoted at 2c to 4c. wholesale and are in good demand. Roses are bringing from 4c. up to 10c. for extra fancy stock. There has been a good call for violets at fluctuating values. There is a fair supply of good bulbous stock that is moving well. T. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.— Trade con- tinues very good, with plenty of funeral work. Stock is quite plentiful. Carna- tions bring all the way from 35c. to 60c. per dozen, the latter price being for fancy flowers. Violets sell at from 50c., 75c. and $1 per hundred. Double vio- lets do not sell so well as the single ones in this section. Princes of Wales is the variety mostly grown here. S. S. Peckham continues to ship his flowers to Welch Bros., of Boston; he is sending some flne stock to this flrm of carnations and bulbous flowers, and reports good returns. E. H. Chamberlin is receiving from Peter Murray of Fairhaven, 100 blooms of the Winsor carnation every day. From all appearances, this ought to be a winner. One of our local vegetable growers will grow 6000 plants of carnations next Winter at prices which will make some of the growers here wonder. HORTICO. 310 The Plorists' Hxchange leseose sessssssssssesosecsseosossosoe sesososesessse assess oseosessoeeeseocase sssssso I 500.000 COLEUS f J VerschaCfeltli, Goldon Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can Dnnfed CnflinffC Aflr Il(>r Iflfl 3.UU per iWUU Wa^U p i H. IN. EATOIV, = = South Sudbury, Mass. 8 Tt)*> FImH- COLEDS, GERMAN IVY, AGERATUM Rooted Cuttings 60 cents per hundred GERMAN IVY 2 inch, $2.00 per hundred FIELD & SINCLAIR, HOLVOKC, mASS. Mention The riorlsts' Exchange wben wrltiag. Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltii Fire Brand Beckwith Gem 60c per I 00; Golden Bedder M essay 75c per 1 00; Golden Queen Queen Victoria Fancy Varieties $5.00 per 1000. Hero Pearl of Orange S6.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA Splendens Bonfire 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 2,OO0 CLECHOMA German Ivy niid Double Yellow Nasturtiums, 2i inch i>i»ts $'J.O0 I'-'C liuiMin.-d. K<'«)rl istocky strong pliiiits. COHANZIE CARNATION CO. NEW LONDON, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSIES From our well-knnwn strain, the beat In the market, strong plants, $1.50 per 600; $2. 50 per 1000 DAISIES (''^'"^>- ^'°«P'Tobper:ooo. f OROET-ME-NOT ^-g.-'o'-v i„oo GERANIUMS out of 2>.- inch, $1.60 per 100. I FTTIICF Boston Market, Grand Rapids, •"•-■ ■ «^^»- liou per 1000; 6,OOOfor$4.0o. TOMATO PLANTS l^J^^Tf^l^'''- J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL PA. Mention the Florists' E.\change when writing. F=> >^ hNi ^ i e: ^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowerlne fancy colors. Good Htronu plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 eta. per 100 by mall. Large stocky plants In bud and bloom, for Winter blooming, $1.00 per 100 ; extra fine ; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. ^"lB4^"^Southport,Conn. Orower of the Finest Pansles. Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrttlog. E.B. JENNINGS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS StroDg 2'^ In. potH Qeo. S. Kalb, Marie Llger, Mrs. Barkley Queen, $4.00 per 100 Clieltonl, Nellie Pocket, Percy Plumrldge. C. J. Salter, Wm. Duckham. Harry Sinclair, $5.00. C;iBh with order L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse. N. Y. Mi'ntfou the Florists' Exchange when wriling, 100,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CLTTINOS, $1 2r, per 100; $10.00 per 1,000. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Appletoii. Eaton, Robinson, BoDnatton, $:^.0O per 100; $15.00 per l.ono. Dr. Eneuchard, Alice Ryron, Wui. Duclt- liaiu, Cliultoni, elivered to suit. Healthy Stock, ennugh said. AVM. BECKER, Box 48* Farmtn^dale» L. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 'j:'>(HMi bushy, braiirhefi, ^^ in . Double Grant, Nutt' Poitevine. Ricard. Buchner Gloire de France, S-) iK.i |ii'r inn; Dracaena Indivisa i'\Ii';i l:n'm>, fk-:iii stuck. .'. ;inerman Ivy, all rooted cuttings 60 Kiiirllsh ivy extra fine rooted cuttings l.CO The World and ail of Cu'ens R. C. f .liO ner 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Casli nmst accompany the order J. E. Telthousen Schenectady, N . Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrlllng. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings, S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, .t;ii)on |>rr 10(11): Castellane Viaud, Doyle, 'si'J.dii IKT lixiU; S. A. Nutt ami Buchner, :i in. |.i>r plants, in bud and bloom, line stofk, $4.(iOpi'i- Km. Cash with order. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mt'ution The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUM PLANTS Youn^, thrift>' and grown roomy. Nutt, Doyle, Ricard, Bruai^ti. Buchner, Perkins. Poitevine, $12.00 per 1,000 Extra Stront^, $15.00 per lOliO. <;L.ADI0L,I — Groff'sfine Mixtures. 75c. per 100 ^>£\m E| I ^ strong. Red's, Yellow's ■ ■■■■" 11^ and Guld-edged, $6.01-. ^^^^ Fancy, $5.00 per 1000 Giant, $1.00 per 100. The two last in many kinds' all of the brightest, showy colors. Colensplauts price H more. Plenty of G. Redder and Fan-y Terms, cash with the order. List free. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small Plants. $2.00 per 1000. Asp. Sprengreri, 3 in. pots Oxalls Floribuuda Rosea per lOO .50 1*^ var. fine plants, 3 1-2 in. pots 1.25 Coleus ready in March 1.50 Asp. T'luuioKUB, ready in Marcli per 100 $:; oo 2.00 2.00 CASM OR C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. MeollbD The Plorlsti' Exchange when writing. Best eiiiiiiiaDtiieiiiDiDs ROSIERE, the only carlv pink. Can bu r'ut Ort. loth and l;ii[;iT tlKin tin- rest. $25.00 per 100. Excellent Stock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unixctllc-.l Ic.i' (.'nt FlouciK. SinKli" Stem Pots. Unsh. ctr .Mi pnints in its I'avor. Strong Young Plants, S35.00 per 100. We tiave SEVEN otlier grand sorts at sanii- in-ii'O. Onr catalot.MH' (ifsoribes. All American anil Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Florists' Exchange v/hen writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS K <■ , Sjm prr Kin: Halliday, Jones, Polly Rose, Golden Nugget, White Ivory, Pinl( Ivory. LOBELIA, (' l'c(.niiiaola and licrrnan stoclis a BAUDl'sCH& HUMMEL, 537 Fulton Street, Union Hill. N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY By AI^EX. ^VAI^I^ACK Editor of The Florists' Exchange Tells the Story of Scotland's Famous Mountain Flower in Prose and Poetry. Pull cloth, 280 pages, freely Illustrated, Including frontispiece in color. PRICE 8 1. 50, Postpaid Send for free Sample Pages and Extracts from Reviews. A. T. DC u Marc Pig.SPnb.co.Ud. 4-8 Duane Street, NEW YORK MentloD tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. HOW TO GBOW mUSHBOOIQS A practical treatise of instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce ttiis luscious vegetable. I»rlce, - - - lo cents. \. T. DC La Mare Prg. & PuD. Co.. 2-8 Duane St., New York. .Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in superb condition— Cattleya Trlanae, Cattleya Oigas Sauderiana, Oncidiam Puscatnni, Oncidlnm Kram- eriaiiam and Burliugtuula Fragrans. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 300 CINERARIAS. SHOWING COLOR MK'HELLS PARIS STRAIN, fine atock, 67 in. pots $3.00-$3.00 per dozen. PRIMULA OBCONICA.ln bloom 4-6in. pots $.7o-*1.00 per dozen. PlXARGONIUMS.mlsed.l-Giu.pots.S.SO-Sl.OC- $1.50 oer dozen. rpirai;aolai>stoneandcompacta Sin bud 7-8 In. pots $.60-«.7o each. >tAR<;UERITES. WHITE, 4-8 In, pots, $1.00- 12,60 per dozen. VINOAS, Sin. heavy at $15.00 per 100. These plants are all heavy and can be shifted In larger pots. J. S. BLOOM, RelgelsvMIe, Pa. Mtiiliun Tlie Fluiists' Exchange wben writing. GERANIUMS 50,000 Cuttings I'm in tlir sanH .Manli :,lli anil 7th. ready to slii|. till' JiUh. S.aiil for lisl of vari.'lies. Carnations I'ut ill ihr Min.l Mutch Htli aiMJ IMth. ready to sliip last of Marcli (ir April M. at reduced prieeK. Scud for list. Asparagus .Sprcngeri. slroug 3 in stork. $4.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when w. tllug. VERBENAS Rooted outtlng.s (our selection) CCc. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000 Plants " ■■ $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO CARNATIONS 60 Varieties Perfectly Healthy CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS FREE FROM DISEASE Crisis, best new commercial scarlet. T..ady Bountiful, best new white. Cardinal, new scarlet. Price $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Knchantresg, liawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Patter, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercup, Gov. Roosevelt, Prosperity. Price $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000 (>neen Louise, The Oaeen, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Ethel Crocker, Wm. Scott, J. H. Mantey, Joost, Flora Hill, Eldorado, Portia, Mermaid. Price, $1.60 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1010 GRAFTED ROSES ' he finest and Best Crown LIBERTY LA FRANCE Rose pots, $is.00 per 100; 3 1-2 Id. potsi, $18.00 per 100. Brideg. Bridesmaids. Oolden Gate. Kaiserin. Rose pots, $10.00 per 100; 3 1-2 In. pots. $15.00 per lOD J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. New Geranium ORA D. HILL W<> claim t r tills that It Is Ijettor than any other gpranlum on tho market. It la eeml-double cerise red, a very free bloomer and grower; easiest to propa^'ate of any geranium grown; extra good bedder and lionse plant; good, strong, 2'.i inch stock, «2.oo per dozen, 915.00 per 100. Can ship all orders the day or receipt. E.G. HILL, SOthand Peach St , ERIE, PA. Vaut^han's OreenhouBes, Western Sprlags. 111. Starrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, Ohio S. S. Skidersky, 824 N. 24th St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Tlie l''l()rlsts' E.\<'haiige wiien writing. March 10, 1908 The Hlorists' Hxchange 3n GERANIUMS CACTUS In i varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz, PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz. ,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per lOOO E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per 100. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., S6.00per lOO. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. From 2.in. pots Per doz. Per 100 Abutllou, Savlizl andntherH... $0,40 Achj raiitiies l-'mersoui 40 Afreratum, blueaud wblte 40 Alternaiitliera, red and yellow 40 40 .40 .40 .40 .50 Aly«suni. tjlantand dwarf. He^onias, beddinn, var Tuleus lu good variety Manly KiiKllHh Ivy, $17.60 per 1000 Hardj Plilox, 10 good varieties Heliotrope, In good variety 40 Molly hocks, double white and mixed 3 in. pots 60 l.eiuon Verbena 40 LaiitanaH. in good variety 40 Lobelia, f'ryatal Palace Gem 40 Moonvlnes, blue and white BO $2.00 2.00 2,00 2,00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2,00 2 00 2. no 3.00 2.00 2.00 2,00 6,00 ,Salvla,ln variety 40 Salvia Bo 11 lire 40 ,Seuc<-lo Scandens, Parlor Ivy 40 .ABparasiiN. Pliiuiosus Nanus 3 in, ,75 pots. ■■'If us Klastica dtuliber I'lantg) 2,00 Hardy Chrysanthemums I-arge Flowering: or Aster Varl- tiee; Prime of Wales, Gloire de France, Sir Miihael Ashbnry, Hijoe. Queen of Wtiit<.'8, Sun Set, and 30 other varletifs .50 3.00 Small Flowering or Huttoii Vari- ti<-'8.Dawn,Diutzvilu, I'uiidee. Edna. Ooldflncli, Jaiiiee Boon. Khuda. Tennysuii and 20 other varieties Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck $3.60 per but»h. Acalypha >Iac-feeana Achyrantltes, Emersonll, and Ver- schaffeltii 40 z.uu Capliea (Ci^ar plant) 40 2 00 Parlor Ivy, Senecio scandens 40 2.00 40 40 From 2-in. pots Per doz. Per 100 fjr.eiited Oerau I uiua, Ro8e, Balm, Fernlfolia. etc 40 2.00 Plumbago. OapeoBis, White 60 3.00 Begonias, heddint; varieties 40 2.00 Smilax 40 2.00 ColeuB, in good varletieR 40 2.00 Hard; (jhrysanthemnms, small flowered 40 2.00 Hardy C'liry Kantliemums, large flowered 60 3.00 Verbenas, Heuarate Colors 40 2.00 Verbenas. Mi.Ked 40 1.50 Petunias, Iireer'n Superb Single 40 2.00 Vegetable Plants Cal>bage, in any .luantity.Waliefieid, SuLceBsion, Early and Late Flat Hutch. $I.26per 1000. 10,000 and over at $i, 00 per 1000, ParSley, Moss curled, 50c, per 100, $2,60 per 1000, Beet, Egyptian. $1,26 per 1000. 10,000 and over $1,00 per 1000, Lettuce. Big Boston. Boston Market, Tennis Ball, Grand Ripids, $1,00 per 1000. 10,000 and oyer at 860, per 1000, Tomatoes. Early varieties tucb as Earllana. Challis Early Jewel, Dwarf Olmmpion, Dwarf Stone, etc. $2.00 per 1000. Standard crop varie- ties such as Stone. Favorite, Paragon, Beauty and Acme. $1.03 per ItOO. Dahlia Koots We are now booking contract orders for delivery next fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any in the country. Weare prepared to grow them in any quantlij'- Wholesale Trade list for 19C6 now ready. In writ- ing for it Dleaee enclose bufilne»e card, as it Is only sent to the trade. A cordial Invitation is ex- tended to all Intereoted in horticulture to visit us. CowentonStation.Phlladelphiadlvifion B &0.R. R.,12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. Cash with order, please. Not less than live of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. $c SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. STOCK YOU WILL ALL WANT Per 100 Baby Ramblers, 4 in $20.00 Baby Ramblers . 2J^ in 7.00 Crimson Ramblers. 3 to 4ft 12.00 Crimson Ramblers, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 Boston Ferns, 2^ In., ready to shift 3.00 Plersoni and Scottii Ferns 4.00 Hyd. Otak^a, 2!^ln., ready to^hift 2.50 Vlnca Major, var. 2!^ in 2.50 ** " 41n 6.00 Clematis PanLculata, 2 years old fleld grown. 10.00 ■• •• " from pots 6.00 Amoetopsis Veilchil, pot grown, dormant, longgrowths 4.00 English Ivy, 3.^ in. long, vines 6.00 Tritoma Uv;iria, strong fit- Id roots 4.00 Stokesea Cyanea, floe plants. . — 3 00 60.000 Dormant Canna Roots, best named 2.00 All Colors not named 1.60 10 Best Geraniums, 2V6 in., ready to shift 2.50 25.000 Shrubs, Vines. Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash Please. BENJAMIN GONNELL West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists* Eichange when y.rlilng Rooted Cuttings * Per 1000 Lobelia t'ompacta 16.00 Coleus, Golden Bedder anfl C'rlmson. 5.00 Coleus. <;iant Fancy varieties. Giant Sweet AlyHSuni,2 In. pots Vinca Variegated, 2 In. pots Verscharteltii and 15 others.... 5.00 Ageratnm^Gurney and Pauline 5.00 Vlnca Variegated 9.00 Salvia Bonfire Heliotropes Dark Fuchsias Beat Varieties.. Ageratuin 2 in pots Lobelia 2 In pots Vinca Variegated 3 In. pots Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Doyle, Ricard and others, 2 In. pots, $20.00 per 1000; $2.00 per IflO. Geraniums^ M. Castellane 3 In pots, $3.50 per 100. Oannas Dormant 2 to 3 eyes. $2.00 perlOO. CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delaason, N. Y. UenttoD The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIHEST DODBLE FETOmilS An Immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothing mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Double Petunias $1.26 Heliotropes, per 1000, $9.00 1.00 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol 2.00 Cupliea, (Cigar Plant) 75 Gazania Splendeus 1.60 Petunia Graudi flora, single In variety 1.25 HalvtaH, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Ageratuin, 4 vara 75 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J Menll"II The Klcirlala' Ej.haiife wli-'n .vililiig. Per 100 $0,76 ,00 i.to 2,00 1.60 .60 .60 1.00 1.00 1,00 1.26 1.60 1.60 4 00 Mention The Florists' Exrtiange when writing. 20.000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, (jHllfornia, Westralla, $1,00 per doz,; $7,00 per 100; $56 00 per lOllO, Strong field divisions for thre.^ iinii pots or larger. My Daisies are not change seediicf^s which cannot be depend«.d on, but divisions from Mr liurbank's orlKinal plants. Improved Daisy "Shasta." $2.60 per too, iNot less than 60 at this rate,) Strong field dlvlHlonH, wlilch can i)i' dividi-d into three or smaller ourH, IteKoiiias, flowering, (i varletiiH, 2}4 iiieh. $3 00 per 100, Cineraria, Nana (Irandillora and Stcllata. 2H inch, $2,"o, Oeraiil^m. Silver edge, $1.00 per 100, Paris Daisy, "yueen Alexandra." 2M inch, $.1.00. Heliotrope, darli and light, 75c. per 100. SEED— Alaska, Oalifornla and Westralla. 26c. per lOO ; $2.00 per 1000 ; f 0.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta. 26c. per 1600; $2 60 per oz. Hybrid l>ell>lilniuiu, Burbank strain, 26c. per pkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia, Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, &0c. per 1000; $16.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED OKOHE, SANTA K08A, CAL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltlig. OOc. per 100; »S.OO per 1000. Ageratuin, Ouriiey, Pauliue, 2 in. $1.60 per 100. PARIS DAISY. White and Yellow, 2 in., 2c. UABDV PINKS, field grown. Eisex Witch, Abbotsford. Mary Gray. SJi-c. each. SALVl A, 2 in.. 2c. each. COLKUS, «. B., etc., 2 in., 2c each. ROOTED CVTTINOB List beltnv, per 100, prepaid. FDOH8IA. 5 kinds, $1.26. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds, $1.00. AtiKRATriVI, Pauline, Gurney, White, 50c. FLOWERING I5KGONIAS. 8 kinds, $1.10 OOLEUS. 10 kinds, i;Cc, $5.00 per 1000. KEVERFKVV. GEM, $1.00. P.\RIS DAI.SV, white and yellow, $1.00. ALTKRNANTHERA. Red and yellow, 60c.; $4.00 per lOHn. DOUBLE PKTUNIA**, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SE ItRATA and VAItIEGATA,75c, GERMAN OR PARLOR lVY,76o, SAI.VI.V. 3 kinds. One. ROSE <;ERAN1CM.$1 00. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 3 years. 16 to 20 bran- ches, $2.00, $18 00 per l,ttOO. Must move slock. Cash, or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS.,Chambersburg,Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DIFFERENT STOCK Large fine healthy plants. Parnatinnc From pots, for planting in Chrysan- udl lldllUllo themum benches. Boston Market and a few Dorothy and variegated varieties, Itc. Pinararloc Large healthy plants, 5 to 6 inch pots lllfltildlldO in bud and bloom. 20c. CtirySdnthBinUniS ding. Appleton, yellow and white BonnaflFon, Maud Dean, Black Hawk, Jones, 60c. per doz.; 5c. each- Primula Obconica in6inch.panstuiiofbioom. Cycl 15c., In 4 inch pots. 10c. amon Plantc ^^ bloom, 4 in. pots, 16c.: dllieil ridlllb 6in. pots, 26c. Cash Please. F. B. RINK, Lewisburg, Pa. Mi'iilion The rinrlsts' Exchange when writing. seasonable ROOlCd CulliDgs and Plants 100 1000 .\hea 75 i>alilias, roots 4.00 36.00 Dracif ualndlvlsa* 31nch pots 6.00 Fuetisias 1.00 Genistas, 21, in. $3.00; 4 in, $12.00, 5 in. $20.00; 6 in. »25.0O per ICO. German Ivy 76 6.00 MarBuerile»,2 var 1.00 8.00 " Queen Alexandra — 2.50 Stevla.3var 75 8.00 Swainsona. 2 var 1. 00 Viucas, R. C 90c.;2"4in.$2.60. SAMUEL S. PECKIIAM, 8 South .Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Menllon the Fl.orl^ts' K^chnnge when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per loo* Prepaid Ageratum Gurney, Alyssum, G Double, Tiiic S4.ri(.i PIT HH)ii. Alternanthera, 1"-^I rt'U uiid yul- lnw,4llr ; $;!.(HI|u'r liHUi K\tr;i strt.im Fsill rooti'd, .^(ic, M.'HI per I'""! Fuchsia, '< r\(r-;i fim.' snrts, .SI III) SiMHi pi-r tniiii Hardy Pinks,-:; kinds, r>[u-. $■_'.. "".n p«-r iniHl Heliotrope, blur, Tf.r. ¥, (in p.-r limn Seedlings, pn iniiil. p< r liiu Cyclamen Gigan teum, niivfil, H'lMly !■> truii.-plunt, »1.*.V.. Ver- bena, Dreers Mammoth, niixt-d. 'Mc. $'i..')P por iMiHi Aster, ','11. ■-■11 III Market, mixed. 40c. Sal- via Splendens. :;.H'. *:;.iju por 1000. Ageratum Gurney, J in., lie em-h. Above guaranteed to pl.-av.' Cush lOper foiit. from 1000 price if not pivpiiid Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg, Pa. Ki.itiK-cIy i'.yi'i- FIi.i;it Cmipanv. Mrullun Ihe Florists' Kxchaiige when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids In live true coi..tM In.luding ine fringed varletieH. twice trau.'^i'lantod from flats, $3.00 per lUO; $25.00 per 1000. Asparag;us Plamosus Nanas, Well grown stock from 3 In. pots, $5.00; from 3^ in. pots, $8.00 per lOf) ; Asparagus Sprengerl from 2^ In. pots, $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per lOrO Geraniums. No better plants ever been offered. Alp. KIcard, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevlne. E. G Hill. MiMO. Landry, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt Jean Vfaud, Mme. Jaulln, from 8 In. pots, $6.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER. East Stroodsbarg. Pa. Mention The Florlata' Eschauge when writing. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF The Florists' Hail Association has paid im losses ainoimting to $%.000,00 For particulars mldress JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. Mention the Florists' Excbauge when writing. VERBENA KING Largfist V e r b e n a thrower In the world 40 of the very best se lect named varieties 6o.:. per 100, 15.00 per 1000; 75000 Altenan- iberas, September struck, big and strong 6oc. per ino, $6.00 per lOUO; Brlllantlselma, a beauty, 75c. per iro, 10.00 per 1000. We IJ repay express charges on all rooted cuttings. Satisfaction and nafo arrival guar- anteed In every re- spect. Special price on large lots. Send for list of otherrooted cu' tings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Centre, Kan. ^rF■nlli»^ the Fr.nrlsta' ETohange when writing. Mignonette Machet 3 in. pots, per too, $2.00 Per 100 CupheaKooted Cuttings 50c., 2 In. pots. $1.60 Doable Frg. Petunias " 2.00 Qloou Vines " 2.00 Sweet Peas (White and Red) " 2.00 Stocks Mxd •• 2.00 Asparagus Spren^eri " 1,00 Selagiuella l>entlculata " 3.00 E. I. RAWLINGS, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Mention the Florists' EJichanpe when writing. ALTERNANTHERAS Red and yellow from 2 inch pots; $2.00 per lOO. Strong rooted cnttlngs, 60c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. BRILI.IANTISSIIVIA (The Best Red ) From 2 Inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Strong rooted cuttings, 6Jc. per 100, or $5.00 per 1000. DAVIS BROS., MORRISON, ILL. IfeatloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. AZALEAS FOR EASTER All the Best Sorts Loaded With Buds. 10 tlKi|ir {(II- Kjister. C. WHITTON, City St., Ulica, N. V. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stocli eonies from an exctllent source. Why not place your order early to secure early .June and July delivery? Strong 2 l-i Inch plants, $16 per lOO; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Meutlou The Flurlsts" Exchange ..vh'Mi writing. ASPARAGUS. RHUBARB And Small Prult Plants Extra stroiiK two year old asparagus. $4.00 per lOitO; t^'ood two year, S:t.00 per 1000: strong, yount; Khubarb, .$.^.00 per 100: Ward. Eldorado. iil.iui IS. Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- )ii It, Wil'h and other raspberries : 40 varieties straw (n Tries, currants, grapes and other .small fruit plants. Also strong IfS to 24 in. tops Amel- opsis vciichii, $2..50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circuhir of Ward iilackberry. Address. Hightstown, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltlDB. CHAS. BLACK, THE SPECIAL SPRING TRADE NUMBER The Florists' Exchange Will be issued on Saturday, March 24th Send in your IDVEITISEIIEiiTS Eliiir Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when vrrlttnc. 3J2 The Plorists' Exchange That Gold Medal CANNA SUPERIOR IT'S SUPERIOR AS A BEDDER AS A POT PLANT AS A CUT FLOWER Color, cherry Red with slight gold band. Height, 3 to 4 feet. Strong 2 and 3-eyed dormant roots, $3.50 per do2.; $25.00 per J 00. ALTERNANTHERA AUREA ROBUSTA sport from A, Aurea nana, strong grower, the leaves being half inch wide ; more highly colored than Aorea nana, retaining its color throughout the season. Strong plants out of 2-inch pots, $JiOO per dozen, $6.00 per 100. William Schray & Sons, 4101 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Boston News ol the Week. At the weekly meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on Saturday the subject under discussion was tender flowers. W. N. Craig in- troduced the subject and, contrary to expectations, dwelt more upon hardy and halt hardy annuals than green- house plants. He recommended the growing of the newer varieties of geraniums, especially the single sorts, and said that well grown plants of many of these finer varieties would prove valuable as plants to sell dur- ing the Christmas season. Among the other speakers who took part were Robert Cameron, John Chapman, James Wheeler, Wilfred Wheeler, Dun- can Finlavson and A. H. Fewkes. At the next meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club, which will be held on the 20th Inst., instead of a talk on ro.ses by Alex. Montgomery. Jr.. as had been announced, a paper will be read by David Lumsden on "Plants and Bulbs for the Easter trade." Mr. Dumsden's abilities as a plant grower are well known, and a rousing meet- ing is assured. President Montgomery of the Ameri- can Rose Society is well satisfied with the outlook for the meeting of that organization and assures us that much more interest is being shown than last year and that many more exhibitors and visitors will be here from a dis- tance. Papers will be read at the meeting by James J. Curran of Blmira: George Asmus of Chicago; P. J. Lynch of the Dingee & Conard Co., and by A. Farenwald. The judges of the exhibition will be James J. Cirrran, S. S. Pennock and J. P. Huss. It is expected that a lively com- petition will be made by local retailers at the coming rose show in the classes for table and mantel decorations; al- ready several entries are made in each class. Mr. Montgomery announces that ex- hibitors from a distance to the coming rose show can have their exhibits sent clo Waban Rose Conservatories,- 3 Somerset street, Boston, where every care will be taken of them, and they will be staged in good shape. A''isitors may also have their mail, or tele- grams, sent to the same address,. No. 3 Somerset street is the salesroom of the Waban Rose Conservatories, and will be found centrally located by visitors in the Hub. James Silman, of Waltham, Is out with a new delivery wagon besides visiting the market daily in a new Winton Touring car. Hambro & Soloman. at Houghton & Dutton's, have dissolved partnership, the business being carried on by the latter. James Smith, for the past three years in charge of the orchids with W. N. Craig, has gone to Siebrecht & Son to take charge of the orchid grow- ing in their New Rochelle estab- lishment. Chas. Alden, buyer for J. Newman & Sons, is in the hospital recovering from an operation. Members of the Box Club and the Macmulkin salesmen had an exciting bowling match on Friday evening, which ended In the latter coming off victors. W. J. Stewart left Saturday for Day- ton, Ohio, where he will attend the meeting of the S. A. F. executive Com- mittee. J. W. Howard, of Somerville, is cut- ting some exceptionally fine Killarney roses at his Woburn greenhouses. Wm. Aylward is now with Julius Zinn on Beacon St. J. W. DUNCAN. St. Louis. News Items. Visitors the past week included Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bayersdorfer, & Company Philadelphia, accompan- ied by his wife. Mr. Hastings, repre- senting A. H. Hews Co., Cambridge, Ma.ss., who spent a day with Pilcher and Burrows, their local representa- tives. Charles Ussic has left the employ of Fred C. Weber, and will return to New York, his home, in a few days. Seigel and Burke, who recently open- ed at Sixth and Locust street, are inaking a big show of cut stock at this busy corner. C. Young and Sons Company are very busy in the seed department, and have also a good trade in ^blooming plants and design work. A. Y. Ellison, of The Ellison Floral Co., has prepared a green coloring for carnations; it is a pure green color and is giving general satisfaction. F^-ank Ellis has left Panama for home, and will arrive some time this week. He writes that he had a great time, but is glad he will soon be home again. The new constitution and by-laws of the Florists' Club are out, and the Secretary is busy mailing them to members, with the regular meeting notice. Charles Kuehn is handling some extra fine bulbous stock and carna- tions. Prom present indications there will be a large amount of new glass put up in Kirkwood this Summer for carna- tions and violets. Nearly all the violets handled in this market come from Kirkwood and Webster Groves. Owing to the big snow storm on Monda.y night, the bowling club did not play their match games, but will try and roll off the match tonight Monday. On Friday night the league team lost all their games to the Fern Glens, by poor rolling. Kuehn was high man. ST. PATRICK. Indianapolis. The News. It is understood that next month a new-flower store is to be opened in the Shield's Building. on Illinois street. Business at Tomlinson Hall Mrarket is reported good. Wholesale trade was not heavy, but retail business is somewhat better than usual. Edward Smith, who has been visit- ing surrounding towns in the interest of John Hartje's carnation, Candace, says his trip was most successful. C. Powers, city park superintendent, has returned from his Southern trip. Wm. Don has disposed of his retail place. Thomas Hepler Is to maintain it in the future. I. B. Philadelphia. News of the Week. So far the Lenten season has not made any perceptible change in the sale of cut flowers. Business is keeping up well, and some flowers, most particularly white roses, are yet scarce. There is still a scarcity of American Beauty roses, and the com- mission men have to start in a day in advance to collect enough for a large order. Chas. P. Poryzees, who has been very successful in the retail trade, sold out his business on Fifteenth st. above Chestnut, to two hustling young men already, well known in the busi- Monday. The Leo Niessen Company is now handling a grand lot of carnations; in fact it is doubtful if so many of such high grade can be found in any one other establishment. Of this grade the firm is receiving Harlowarden, Flamingo, Prosperity and Enchan- tress. The Florists' Club meeting on Tues- day was well attended. Only one new rose was sent for exhibition; this was Miss Kate Moulton, from the Minn- eapolis Floral Company. The flowers left Minneapolis at 7.50 p. m. on Sat- urday and arrived here in perfect con- dition at S.30 a. m. Tuesday. This rose was the center of attraction, and re- ceived very high compliments. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., sent some flowers of their new carnation. Glendale. This arrived in very good condition. Of all the carnations staged at the club meeting in Feb- ruary Glendale proved the best keeper, with a member who took a flower of each variety home with him. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., was on haiul with his new carnation John E. Haines, which has made many friends in this locality. Thursday, March 22, has been de- cided upon for Ladies Night at the Florists' Club. Some of our rose growers who were doubtful about the new rose Richmond are now ordering young plants. The seed firms of this city are much elated this season. Not only are orders plentiful, but fully 60% of the orders this year are for much larger quantities. This is most noticeable in the mail order trade. W. Atlee Burpee was initiative last week in arranging a meeting of the principal seedsmen of the country at the New Willard Hotel in Washington on Monday, to take steps to back up the House Committee's report in re- gard to the Government seed dis- tribution. Willie the committee has recommended that the appropriation for seed distribution be stricken out of the bill, yet it is necessary to keep working in order to carry this recom- mendation. Paul Huebner read his paper on "Railroad Gardening" at the club meeting. DAVID RUST. HO West 28th Street -THE RELIABLE HOUSE— Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Tulephono o24-:-.'2ri Madison 8i|uarc. Mention the Florists' Escbangp when writing. ''^'u.sE VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold ; also rooted runners from riarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 i $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, ^d Rhinebeck, N. Y. MeptloD the Florists' Exchange wbea writing A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 292I-B243 Madison Sq. Mentloo the Florists' Exchange when writing. A8PAR4tilJ» »PR/iY8 Fresh stock — Direct from green- house, $3.00 per dozen Bunches. EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS. N. J. Mnntlon the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. WE HAVE A FEW SETS OF OUR saiieiy o( Fioe SpeciDiiifl!! left, which wo will send by express for $6.00 per set. There are 112 subjects, each printed on flue paper, and the set as awhole.conetltutf s the finest pictorial album of trees and shrubs that has ever been gotten together. Many have saved these supplements as they have appeared In The Floeists" Exchange, and this offer 1b made for the benefit of those who failed to do so. Address GALLERY OF FINE SPECIMENS THE FlvORISTS' EXCHANGE a Dnane St., New York Ueatlon Tbe KlorlaTs' bxcbanise wben writlDK. Baltimore. News Notes. Mild weather, with a continuance of numerous social events, has stimu- lated cut flower business and plant decorations very much during the past week or two. Active preparations are making by a number of our local florists for bet- terments and greenhouse building. The annual election and banquet of the Gardeners' Club will be held on Monday, March 12. C. L. SETBOLD. March 10, 1900 The Hlorists' Hxchange 313 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. ComiDlsslOD Merchanrs In cut flowers ORCniOa AT ALL »CA»ON» 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Mention the Florists* Exchange when writ log. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKB BONNET S^ BLAKE Wholesale riori»t& 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 46S8 Main. ConeignmentB polinted. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Uive ub a trial. Mention the Florlsta' Blichange when writing. BOININOT DROS. Wholesale Commission Dealehs in CtT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (b'umS",), New York Telephone Gall, 830 Madison Sq. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone, 3>7o-3*7S Madison Square GRO^Vl!;'^S, ATTENTION ' Always l.eady to '.Ceeeive Fine Slo<>Ii WILLIAM n. GUNTHER 30 VPest 2<>th Street 'Phone, 6&1 MadiBon Square. NEl^V YOR.K Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orcliids F,Btahlished 1888 Mention the Florista' Bixchange when writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The 'Wholesale Florist of Ne-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. mcKHcmucK Wholesale Florists And Dealers In TLORISTS' StPPLICS T6>78 Court Streat Phone. 3660-3661 Meln BROOKLYN, N. Y. ^lentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholeeale Oommlselon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willoughby St.. Telephone.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Exchange when writing. 4591 main Mention the Florists JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 \(rKST 30tK STR.CCT KS,-W YORK GonBlgnmentB Solicited. Telephone : 280 Madison Sq. UeotloD tbe FlorlsU' Exchange when writing. JAMES McMANUS ^I^T.^r^^uL"^ 50 W. 30th St., Ntw York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. ^sir^i^o^-^ ALWAYS ON HAND • PBCIALTT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avee and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEV^ YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale ot Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. A. L YOUNG & GO. WHOLESIIE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone 3559^Madlson Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-5? West 26th Street, New York Telephone Call: 299 Madison Square, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, Moore, Hentz & Nash, Wholesale Florists 55 West 26th Street. Tel. 756 Madison Square. Telephune, 39:24 Madison Square Established 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Conslgrnments ot First Class Stock Solicited. J.K.Men We have a demand for cut flowers every day in the year. We can handle all con- signments to your advantage. If you are growing for the wholesale market, ship to us, we can please you. Mention The Florlflts' Exchange when writing. 4. Bridesmaid, Bride, LibertT, Meteor, Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Teletihone, 1998 Hfldlson Square w. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INEW YORK TBLEPHONB, 1462-1463 HADISON SQUARE CUT RUOWERS AT WHOLESALE Frank H. Trakndlv Chaiiles Scuenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWKK EXCHANGE Telephones: T98 and 799 MADISON SQUARE Consignments Soi,icitei> Uention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JOHN YOUNG 'WHolesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 44GS44G4 MAOISON SQUARE Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 Madlaon Square coBSlgnmcDts o( ciolce Flowers sollcltcl Uentlon the Florlsta* Exchange When writing. 314 The Plorists* GxcHange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES '""■".'„'«f,'rs,S:""""°'' DOVBLE VIOLEXS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLO'WERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia IfenttoD The PIoriBts' Exchange when writing. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist I Specimen Fronds of Farleyense, $15.00 of Philadelphia j White Lilac - - - - 50c per bunch Ifentloa The Floristf* Etxchaoge when writing. PITTSBURQ CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURQ, PA. Wc have the PiOVELTIES and STAPL,ES Uentlon The Florists' BKACTIES ROSES CARNATIONS VADLBT Exchange wbep writing. MIGNONETTE PANSIBS BABT PRIMROSES VIOLETS WHITE SNAPDRAGON SWEET PEAS TDI.IPS LILIES DAFFODILS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADtLPHIA Bet. Jlarket and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: l-42-2e-A. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FlorietB* Sapplies* 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list Dlttshlirn. Pa and prices on large orders, ■^■i ■ «Ji*ui ^ur** Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wholesale Florists I5t6-I8 SANSON STREET High Grade Cut Tlowers Open Evenings nntil 8. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnatioaa » Svmclmltr No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Kerstone *PboDe«. Mention the FLoriats' Exchange when writing. EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROMPT DELIYKRT Carnations, Sweet Peas, Mignonette and Lilac It South i6th Street, PHn,ADELPHIA Uentloa The Florists* Exchange when wrltlDg. -^^ILID S1-IIL.A.3: .A.1TX> E-A-STER LILIES 'Prompt Reports" Business hours : 7 A. BC. to 8 P. M. WHOLESALE AND COMAtlSSION FLORIST 1221 FILBERT ST., FHILA., FA HOLTON k HIINKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Miimifiutuiers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'huiie, Main 874. 1\ O. Box 103 Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flow^ers-Per 100 Boston Mar. 4. 1906 60.00 to 76.00 iJ.OO to 50.00 20.00 CO 10.00 10.00 to 20.00 lO.UO to 12.00 GOO to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.0U 4 00 to 10.00 to 6.U0 to 1».00 to to to to l.UO to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 2.0U 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.60 20 60.00 to S.OO to to to to to to to 8.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 .;to 16.00 .26 tOi .35 to to to ... to .60 Buffalo Mar. 6, 1906 to to to .... to J.uo to 12. 6j J.uO to 10.00 i.OO to 8.00 l.UO to 5.00 1.00 to lu.OO .... to 1.00 to 12.60 1.00 to 12.60 1.00 to 6.00 to 60 to 2.00 00 to 2.50 00 to 2.60 OJ to 2.60 03 to 2 60 ,50 to 60 to 60 to 60 to ... to 50 to .00 to 50.00 oO to 18.00 .00 to 12.60 00 to 12.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 to ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. .00 to 16.00 ... to . ,00 tn 4.00 00 to 4.00 ... to ... t3 16.00 to to .60 60 to .76 ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. Detroit Mar. 5, 1906 4.00 4.00 20.00 to 45.00 to to to 4.00 to 8 00 to 8.00 to to 4.00 to 7.00 to to to 8.00 to 8.00 to 60.00 to 1.6U to to to to to to to to to to to ) to 48.00 to to to to to to to 18.00 to to 3.00 to to to to to to to to Claclnnatt Mar .6, 1906 tJ 26.00 to 15.00 to to to to to to 4.00 to to 40.00 36.00 2U.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 8.00 to 3.00 CO to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to lO.OO to 3.00 to to to to to to to to to 6.00 1.00 2. CO 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 i!66 60.00 36.00 10.00 ^6.00 4.00 16.00 .50 Baltimore Feb. 19, 1906 30 OO 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 to to 60.00 to 25.00 to 10.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 4.00 1.50 2.60 2.60 2.50 2.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 8.50 to 10. Ou to 6.00 to to to to to to 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3 00 4.00 4.00 l.Oo 4.00 6.00 ,00 10.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 20.00 .36 .60 to to to to I to 60.00 to I to 10.00 to to to to to 12.60 to 12.60 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to to 25.00 to .50 .76 Names and Varieties nilwaukee Mar. 5, 1906 A. Beauty, fancy — special '* extra I " No. 1 Culls & Ordinary Bride, 'Maid, fancy-sped •2 *' extra 2 •■ No.l e " No. 2 ^ Oolden Qate I K. A. Victoria I Liberty I Meteor >• Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas f Inferior grades, all colors SStandaed mVabieties White... Pinli Bed Tellow &Tar White Pink . Red ... Yellow &Tar £ "Fancy •■(•The highest (0 gradea of 63 Stand, var.) 1^ Novelties Adiantum AsPARAOUS, Plum. & Ten " Sprengerl, bunches Callas Cheysanthemdms, ordinary ** fancy Dahlias Daisies Gladioldb Lilies, Harrlstl " Longiflorum Lily of tbe Valley Mignonette, ordinary " fancy Shilax Violets, ordinary *• fancy to 16.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to 25.00 18.00 12.60 6.U0 8.00 8.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 2.Q0 2.00 2.00 2,00 4.00 4.00 4,00 4.00 ,00 to 40.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to to 1(1.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to to .... to 60.00 to to to 20.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to to to to to to to 12.50 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 30.00 30.00 10.00 16.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 18.00 .40 .60 Pbll'delphla Mar. 6, 1906 75.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 12.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 36.00 76.00 2.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to to to 60. CO to 60.00 to 10.00 to to to .... to 2.00 to to 12.50 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 12.60 to .40 to .60 to ... to ... to ... to 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 76.00 75.00 12.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 15.00 .60 .76 Pittsburg Mar. 5, 1906 60.00 30.00 16.00 6.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 to 60.00 to 40.01J to 20.00 to 10.00 to 16.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to to 15.00 to to 10.00 to 1.26 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to ... to 1.60 to 60.00 to 30.00 to 12.00 to to to to to 12.60 to 16.00 to to 4 00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 16 00 to .60 1.00 1.50 1.60 1.60 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 76 30.00 20.00 00 1.00 2.00 I.OO 3.00 12.50 30 76 1.00 bt. Louis Mar. 5. 1906 25.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.0O 26.00 26.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 12.60 25 to 35.00 to 20.00 to 12.50 to 8.00 to 8 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to to 8.00 to to to to 6.00 to to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 12 60 to to to to to to 12.60 to to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 16.00 to .36 to to to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrlsil Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furnish at short notice. WELCH BROS. PROITRIETGRS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET /5 Providence S(., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Price according to Quality ot goods. Long Distance .Telephone 6267 and 6268 Men Ion Tl e Florists' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. 6. POIMH Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention the FLorisla' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. ilentlou the FLorista' Eixchange when writing. Headqaarters in Western Hew York For ROSES, CARNATIONS Aud all klinlH of R^-aaon- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 Elllcon St. BUFFLAO, N.Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Des Moines, la. Mi'iitiiiii file FLorlsts' ISxchanRe when writing. The News. At the invitation of the secre- tary of the State Horticultural Society the Florists' Club held its meeting in the horticultural room at the State Capitol. Those who availed them- selves of the opportunity of seeing the vase of Glendale carnation sent by Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and placed on exhibition at the Iowa Seed Company's store, constituted them- selves a committee and reported very favorably on the variety. Each mem- ber who saw Glendale was given some flowers to take home and each spoke highly of its keeping qualities. These flowers were sent from Fort Wayne intended to arrive in Des Moines in time for the club meeting on Tuesday evening; but did not reach here until Thursday noon; yet in spite of the delay most of the blooms were in good shape the fol- lowing Sunday. The paper read by Charles Simon, propagator at the Iowa Seed Com- pany's greenhouses, was well received and brought out a lively discussion. The subject was, "Methods of Ger- minating Small Seeds." Many of tiie members gave their experiences. The author was extended the thanks of the club. It was decided to hold only one meeting a month during the busy Spring season; the next one will be held on the first Tuesday in March at the Iowa Seed Company's green- houses. Mr. Kemble, Oscaloosa, la., has withdrawn his support from the Mor- ri.s-Blair Floral Company. Mr. Kem- ble has supplied the concern with cut flowers from his greenhouses in Osca- loosa for some time in the hope that he would get back what he had in it previous to taking it over. Instead of that he says matters have only gotten worse. To-day, he says, the place owes him $5,000 for stock. At pres- ent Wm. L. Morris is running the store on his own account, lioping he may be able, by economy, to pay out. We wish him success. Robert Newcomb, who went to the Alpha Floral Company in December, is out. He says he is going to Chi- cago or some other large city, where there is a wider field. Mr. Newcomb is an up-to-date store man. Alfred Lozier has returned from the South much improved in health. WM. TRILLOW. SHERMAN, TEX. — Fire which ."Started in the furnace room of H. O. Hannah & Son, on February 17, did damage to the greenhouse plant to the extent of $600, with no insurance. The furnace was located in a pit with cemented walls and how the flames caught and spread to the walls ot the greenhouse is a mystery. March 10, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange 315 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS Shipping orders our Specallt) 6004. We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Dlatance Phone, Central Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West OATALOOUS: FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45.47.49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO MentloD The Florists' Exchange n-hen writing. BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO Mention The Florists' Exchange when wi-JtlDg. J. B. DEANID CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CHICAGO ConslKuments Solicited Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOAVE.RS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Florlats' Eschanje when writlii;^. THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. The Easter Lilies. Of more than ordinary interest and common concern to any grower of Eas- ter stock are the lilies. With most growers a hit in this line alone means a successful Easter; a miss signifies failure, disappointment, loss. But it is yet time to correct mistaltes made earl- ier in the season, to see to right any- tliing that might appear wrong at pres- ent, to adjust treatment and employ cultural measures that will bring about the desired result — a beautiful crop of perfect lilies for Easter. In my opin- ion, this is nothing so very difficult to accomplish this season. I think we will have a repletion of the flower that makes Easter; the holiday this year Is not likely to become a day of wide- spread lament for the lack of lilies. From all appearances it is easy to fore- tell clean up sales of all the lilies this coming Easter. Lilies to be right for Easter should now carry their bunch of partly de- veloped flower buds well above the up- per foliage. If these buds are fully de- veloped and on the point of turning from the green to white, then they are ahead of time. In that case, they should still be held at the same degree of heat that caused their rapid ad- vancement so far, until most or nearly all of the buds have assumed a papery white color, one or two perhaps ready to open, when the heat may be reduced, or the plants removed to an airy, cool place, not necessarily very light. Here they will flnish up slowly and also gain enough lasting quality to reach Easter in good condition. If the cool- ing off process is adopted before the buds have turned white, especially when this change in temprature and conditions has been a sudden one, the lilies may receive such a check that they remain in resentful Inactivity for weeks, and sometimes their buds, in- stead of normally developing Into open flowers, shrivel up and perish prema- turely. This, therefore, must not be risked, especially not with lilies of the Japanese longiflorum varieties. Lilies that appear backward in their growth, but are now showing their buds plainly, will stand safely a great deal of severe forcing, and will need It now. If placed by themselves in a temperature of 70 or 75 degrees kept free of aphis by regular fumi- gation and with the aid of a syringe, they will yet come in good time for Easter. Any lilies not yet showing any signs of buds, will not be in time for the holiday, and these, if not al- ready subjected to hard forcing, should remain in comparatively cool quarters and be slowly grown on for a trade after Easter. CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents for ZISKA'S "Up to Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. Mention The Florists' Eschange when wrjiing. GEO. WEINBERG Kri^f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CniCAOO, ILL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. \ CHAS.W.NcKELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 51 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JOHN BREITMEYERS SONS COR. MIAMI AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Mention The Florists' Exchange wnen writing. E. G. HILL CO. WKoIesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION 1^%^^ A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. & PIB. CO. LTD., 2 tO 5 Duanc St., New YOrK Mention The Florlstg' Exchange when writing. . Wholesale Prices of Cot Flowers, Chicago, Mar. 8, 1906. Prices qnoted are ttv tbe bnndred unless ottaervrlse noted. ROSES American Beauty Extra long stems perdoz. S'-se-lnchstems •* 21-Inch stems " to 4.00 to to 6.00 5.00 4 00 3.00 2.00 1.60 1.25 12 00 8.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 13.00 50.00 16.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 CARNATIONS Inferior grades all colors 1 White 8TANDABP Pink .50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to H.OO to 8.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to .75 2..'>0 2 50 21-lncli Sterne to 18-lnch stems " to to .75 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 6:00 to 5.00 to R.OO to ,5.00 to 40.00 to 12.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to J Yellow & Yar.... ''Fancy ] White . 2 50 12-lnch stems " 4 oO 8-lnch stems and shorts " .(The high 1 plDk 4.00 Bride' Maid, fancy special est grades 1 Red 4 00 extra No. 1 or Sta'd var J Yellow & yar .... Nnvp.r.TTif.s ,1.1 5.00 No.2 G Iden Gate ADIANTtJM ASPABAODS, Plum.& Ten Bprengert, bunches. Oallas .75 to .35 to .35 to S.OO to S.OO to 2 00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 60 Uncle John , . Liberty .75 12-00 Meteor LILIES. Longiflorum Mignonette ordinary 12 00 Perle 3 00 Chatenay Orchids — Oattleyaa fancy Vtot.'^P ordinary 8.00 .35 SMTr.AY " fancy .50 to 2.00 to 75 Lily of the vallbt Tulips 3 00 Narcihsus Sweet Peak ." Dutch Bulbs. There is nothing difficult about the forcing of Dutch bulbs, especially not at this season and when there exists no doubt about this stock being well furnished with an abundance of active roots. It is less easy to so time the various species that thev will all be in time and just risfht for the Easter trade. The varieties are numerous, and not two of them alike in behavior, this behavior also varying in different seasons. Add to this the unstability of Easter Sunday, its shifting about from the very verge of icy Winter one year right into the lap of blushing Spring the other, and the whimsical and untrustworthy character of our weather at any time, but especially in early Spring, and it is easily seen, "that no certain dates can be fixed for the progressive steps to be taken in the forcing of these bulbs exclusively for Easter. This year much will depend on the condition of the weather from the 25th of March until the 10th of April. In making preparations, as also in proffering advice to my brother florists, I figure on bright days at that time and on a saving of coal in the forcing of these bulbs. The best bulbous stock, however, is always obtained under a cloudy sky with reg:ular firing on the daily program. Hyacinths, tulips, daffodils and the like, buried outdoors under a protecting cover of straw, manure or litter of some kind, should be uncovered, carefully freed of the top soil and brought into one of the coolest houses not later than the 20th of this month, if intended for Easter. If frozen, they will be back- ward in growth, and in slowly thawing them out some more time will be needed to bring these into line with any not in that condition, the difference amounting to fully a week and more sometimes. Tulips, with a few exceptions, such as Murillo, Tournesol, Proserpine and Cot- tage Maid, like a cool bottom to stand on for their roots, but a pretty warm atmosphere overhead. Hyacinths and daffodils, on the other hand, send up finer flowers under reversed conditions; but fairly good daffodils may be grown in any cool house. From now on there need be no fear of stems coming too short. Still a much finer grade of flow- ers in a cut state results from keeping the forcing tulips and double hyacinths quite dark for the first ten days, then gradually inurins: them to the full light and a cooler stand. Thus the fine color and sturdy stems of Yellow Prince and most colored sorts are obtained. To bring about that exquisite blending; of delicate tints on the white ground of La Reine tulips, which enhances their value considerably, it is necessary to place the tulips, when fully developed, on a cool bench, heavily shaded, for a few days before cutting, or under a bench with no heating pipes overhead. The flowers of any variety of tulips and single hyacinths quickly lose in value by exposure to direct sunlight and should therefore be kept in a semi-dark and cool place, when fully out. In forc- ing Dutch bulbs at this season, the grower may figure on a period of from 17 to 25 days from start to finish. Cinerarias. If the grower has succeeded in hold- ing back his cinerarias until now and the plants are in their selling size pots, he should have little trouble in bringing: thejr flowers out at just the right time for Easter, at which time they bring best prices. They now want plenty of room on a light bench in a house kept at about 50 or 55 degrees. Regular to- bacco fumigation from now on should easily keep them free of aphis. There is less trouble now in keeping down this pest than in the early part of Winter. As soon as the trusses of flower buds begin to gain rapidly in size, and all along before the color shows, the feed- ing with liquid fertilizers of any kind in mild doses twice a week wonderfully improves the color and substance of the flowers. Any of the plants coming too soon should, if not sold at once, remain in the full light, where they will last longer in good condition than In a dark place or under a bench. In this cine- rarias differ from most other plants. Euptiorbia Jacquinseflora . Few other plants under cultivation produce more brilliantly colored or longer lasting flowers than Euphorbia Jacquinteflora, probably better known as Euphorbia fulgens, a well-merited vari- etal synonym. Being a highly effective pot plant as well as a tireless producer of exceptionally fine and lasting cut sprays, it seems strange that it is not more extensively grown, were it not for a few difficult details in its culture, which, no doubt, stand in the way of its ever gaining that prominence, com- mercially, which its near relative, Euphorbia pulcherrima, or the poinset- tia^ so fully enjoys. At this season, when the wood of the preceding year has reached the proper degree of maturity and steady bottom heat can still be depended upon, the propagation of Euphorbia fulgens is least beset by difficulties. The best ri- pened part of the youngest canes fur- nishes the cuttings— short lengths with two or more eyes to each. These pieces, with a somewhat slanting cut at the lower ehd, are spread on a board, or on paper, for about a day or until the bleeding: has ceased and the butt end has become clean and dry. In a regular propagating bed, with an atmospheric temperature of 60 or 65 degrees and 10 degrees higher in the sand, the cuttings could successfully he rooted, but the percentage of loss through decay would, in most houses, be greater than by plac- ing the cuttings at once into small pots and these into the usual propagating case of the greenhouse. So also would the unavoidable breakage of fibers in the transfer of the rooted cuttine:s from the sand to pots be thus averted. With a steady and evenly held tem- perature and a congenially humid and somewhat close atmosphere, it will not be found difficult to maintain that slight degree of moisture in the sand, which only is needed at this initial stage. Any- thing more than being just barely moist brings ruin to the cuttings. It is safer to let the sand occasionally become a trifle too dry rather than at any time to have it too wet or soggy. This essential point skillfully mastered, and the formation of roots will progress rapidly. Then taken from the sand, potted up and again placed on a warm bottom, will safely place the little plants beyond anv farther danger through decav. They soon become established and eager to grow. It is at this juncture in their career when these euphorbias most persistently indulge their objectionable habit of shooting up into abnormally tall, lanky, scraggy, unsightly things, instead of growing into bushy, nicely branched and well-proportioned specimens. Here is an opportunity for cultural art to probe her wits in the mending of nature, to curb the promptings of this undesirable inclination in a plant, that will not yield to ordinary methods. The mere "stop- ping" or pinching back of the fast ad- vancing long shoots will avail little in this case; only the topmost eye will break and send another single shoot up- ward. There are two ways in which to overcome this difficulty. One is to lay the plants on their sides after eveiy watering — easy enough where there are only a few young plants. But where a lot of them are to be coaxed 'nto boshi- ness, it is best to gently bend down and tie the fast growing tops in a position that would tend to check the upward rush of the sap, and then await results. In a very short time all the lower eyes at and around the base of the plants begin to swell and soon break into growth. Now the right moment for cutting away the bent upper part of the top shoot has come, and henceforth the plants will grow most willing'ly into finely proportioned bushes. It is well to avoid a too frequent or needless transplanting .to allow young and old plants time to becom-^ fall !y rootbound before repotting and to make this a long shift rather Lhan one into the next size. A shift from a S^^^-inch to a 4-inch, from a 4 to a 6-inch pot, etc., will do splendidly. Two parts of a turfy sod, or well-fibered loam, one part of very sandy leaf mold and the remain- ing fourth a thoroughly ^eca/t^d and composted grade of spent hot'oed man- ure, is a mixture in which Euphorbia fulgens delights to grow. The plants thrive best under hothouse culture, in a warm and rather moist atmosphere, end should have the full light wh^n break- ing into new growth. During Samnier a slight shading at the hottest hours of a bright day is beneficial. When the growth of a season is completed, water must be gradually withheld and the plants removed into a drier air Hnd a house amply ventilated. This move will bring about a rapid and thorougii ripen- ing- of the wood. The first sign of new life after this short rest is the swelling of buds at every joint, followed bv the breaking forth of flowering growth from every axil of the leave. Now it Is ^.'mo to again afford them their I'nil amount of warmth and moisture, and .some pi'^J- tection from the direct ravs of bright sunshine. FRED. W. TIMME. 316 The Hlori-st-s' Hxchanse EVERYONE TAKES AN INTEREST IN Flowers at Easter Such conditions make it essentially a fit time to use or send out a Greeting or Souvenir As a Compliment to Promote Business As matter of merit for intended pur- pose, such should include Natural Decorative features, distinctive and pointed, and in theme fitted to " Flow- ers " after a style that will beget ad- miring approval. Of live interest to any craftsman now is the strong merited beauty that per- vades in the high types of such classes of Easter affairs, and as are now offered in a varied series by the undersigned. A liberal showing of finished samples, price listed, sent on receipt of six cents in stamps. Dan'l B. Long Publisher BUFFALO, IN. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Cromwell, Conn. When Roscoe H. Gardner giacJu- ated from the Connecticut Agricul- tural College a few years ago, he was advised by some of his friends to study law. Instead of doing this he began planting peach and other stones on his father's farm in Cromwell and waiting (or results. To-day he has over half a million trees of different varieties, his specialties being apple, peach and plum. Besides this he has forty acres in berries, in all over 150 acres under cultivation. This means the employment of a good many per- sons, especially during the berry pick- ing season. Mr. Gardner is very care- ful in the selection of his stock, and if a tree shows the least sign of dis- ease, into the crematory it goes. Thousands of trees have be^n burned in this way, but the result is he is get- ting a reputation for reliability and perfectly healthy stock that will, in the end, pay him many times over for what he destroys. He does not confine himself entirely to fruit trees, but has many ornamental and shade trees on his place. A. N. Pierson sailed from New York on Wednesday, for Bermuda, to join his family there. He expects to be absent about ten days. With Easter only six weeks off, ev- ery effort is now exerted to bring flow- ers in at just the right time. The lil- ies are responding finely to' treatment and promise to be ready when wanted. The percentage of loss has probably been heavier than for many years, which will have a tendency to keep prices firm. Reports of a similar nat- ure come from many directions, some growers having lost almost their en- tire crop. Azaleas are looking well and will play an important part in the Easter decorations. Some of the earlier ones are already in bloom and find ready sales among the retail flor- ists. H. Grand Rapids. News Notes. Henry Smith and Alfred Han- nah took a two weeks' trip down into Texas to look over the peach orchards, Mr. Smith being interested in peaches. They report a fine climate and indi- cations of a good crop. Among recent visitors were Mr. Mc- Neil of Vaughan's Seed Store, A. lllngier of Chicago, numerous bulb agents with unpronouncable names, ana Mr. Kidder of the Ionia Pottery STANDABD FOR QDALITT Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold In New York by L. J. Ereshover; PhiU- aelphia, S.8. Pennock; Providence, ReDlile& Pino; Buffalo, Wm. F. KastlnK; Cleveland, Cleveland Out Flower Co. ; Scranton. Scranton Florist Supply Co. ; Pittsburg. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Olncinnati, O. E. Orltchell; Baltimore, Florlets' Exchange; bramp- ton, Ont., Dale Estate, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ■Mention the FLorista' Exchange when writing. Co.. Who says, so far this has been the busiest season in the firm's hi.story, difficulty being at times experienced in promptly filling all orders. G. F. CRABB Kansas City. News Notes. W. A. Bastain, of the Western Cut Flower Commission Company, re- ports a splendid week's business. He is making new customers every day, and the outlook for the new firm is very proinising. Hiram Hulse. one of the oldest flor- ists in Topeka, Kan., will move to his fruit farm in Jewell County as soon as he can dispose of his place. Lewis Shonse, secretary of last year's flower show, has addressed a letter to each of the local florists, ask- ing their opinion as to the advisabil- ity of holding another exhibition next Winter. Mrs. Mosely, of Kansas City, Kan., has had a very successful season. She has the only flower store in the business section of the city and does a thriving trade. The flrst department store sale of cut flowers this season was held Sat- urday. Carnations were advertised at 10c. a bunch. But these sales do not prove the attraction they once were, as the people are beginning to learn that the department store grade of cut flowers is dear at any price. TRAVELER. NEW CROP GALAX . Hardv Cut FERNS Green and Bronze .OO per I OOO; 1 0,000 lots $7.50 Dagger and Fancv S ( .50 per I OOO. Discount on large orders. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX, $3.50 and $7.00 per case. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Uesigns, Cut Wire, Letter» of all kinds; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, fold- ing and blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, Be. and 6c. per yard. ncnni M. nUDinoUNttbUi, l. D. Telephone. Mam mis. __^_Mjmtlon_The_FIoristsM?xcbange when writlng.^ No. I DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 ^L "^ " Brilliant Bronze or 6reen GALAX, 75c per 1000. CROWL FERN CO. scouDt out Large Orders; io,ooo lots $6.50. Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case, $5.50. We can supply you with fresh made all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4o, 5c and 8c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c per large bundle. Fine line of TreeB for decorating purpoaea. Try the beautifal Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. MILLINCTON, MASS. Mwuiiou ihw rtunau icxcnaiige wtocB writing. FKNCYFeRNS Per 1000, $1.75. Per 5000, a $1.50. QALAX, per looo, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 75c. per loco, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Managor. 38 & 40 Miami Ave., - Detroit, Mich. Mention The Florists' Erfchange when writing. )0»5IG BROTIIERd Manafactorer,^ ARTIFICIAL LEAVES A/I Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. .07 u;..| Rpna|liiian MFn/ VADK SamplesFurnllheiltothe Jobbing Trade only, ^** HVai Ul VUUWay, lli.lt IVKU Mention The Florists' Kxcbanee when writing. CniFFON 4,6, 10 13 I and 18 inch, all colors, t RIBBONS a Inch to ft Inch, all colors. Write lor Prices. .*. All Florists' SappUes. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REED tc KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and P I O DIQTft' QIIPDI ICQ Oalax Leaves and Manufacturers of ■ fc\^ 1% 1^ ■ w 0*#l^n»I^O Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Oaldwell'a, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilax. Uentloo Tbi* viorlsts* Bxcbanri* wbeo wrltlDit. E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer tn SofltliiiiD Will Siiai And Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplie^ EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the FLorlatB* Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocK. fall weight. 60-lb. case, 97.00; 26-lb cftse, $3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green. selected, tl.OO per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LEUCOTHr 1000. BouO quet green. $4.00;per 10 , lbs. Laurel roping hand made, well put together $4.00 per 100 yds. Sphag" num mo88, fine quallty\ 60c. per bbl. Maple an ° elm trees to adorn th® houses of American citi' zens for Spring planting* All orders by mall, die' patch, or long distance telephone. HINSDALE. MASS. Exchange when writing. THOMAS COLLINS Mention the Florists' March 10,1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 317 WE ARE GIVING FLORISTS Much more Nicotine for their money, when pnrchasing *' Nico^Fumc" Liquid, than has ever been offered by any competing article. Remember, "nico-fume" liquid contains never LESS than 40% Nicotine, and is of exceptionally pure quality. JUST LOOK AT THESE PRICES!! 1=4 Pint, 50c. Pint, $1.50. 1=2 Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10.50. 5 Gallons, $47.25 We are also furnishing the following ADVANTAGES IN "Nico-Fumc" Paper: " NICO-FUME " PAPER is stronger per square inch than anj- other; is packed in special friction-top tins, preventing loss of strength by evaporation; is folded and punched, ready for use; is of a special size, furnishing the best distribution of vapor; is of uniform quality. PRICES: 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50. 288 sheets, $6.50. 1728 sheets, $35.10. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN Manufactured By . : The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co/""''^'"' Ky. lEi P!T»*hHnir« wb»'n wriilnK I The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our outpnt ot Flower Pots Is Issztr than any concern in tbc World Oar Stock is always Large and Complete Main OfFlcs and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Waraheuses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, H. Y. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Flori8ta' Bichange when wrltlpg. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mpntlnn the FLorlitB* Exchange when writing. \WXAt: A7*l SAVE THE BLOOMb! ^#JNIKOTE:EN " tS?-' DOES NOT INJ- y& PLANTS. USED !^A OR SPRAYING, sr^ DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE l<; m iL« iKFi) fOR rUMICATION ;,mOi)RSOROUT. . i, ^V; -, ^^^ 200 POUNDS lOBACCO IN 0»E ran NIKOIIM NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louli, Mt. Mention the Florlsta" Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS racked in amall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate IBOO 2 in. potaln ■rate .54.88 1500 2^1 6.25 1600 2M. " " 6.00 loco 3 " " 6 00 800 83^ " 6.80 6004 " 4.50 320 6 144 6 . 4.51 3.16 Price per crate 12'>7 iii.potBincrate8,$4 " 6U8 HANI) MADE 48 9 in. pots In crate, 48 10 .00 24 11 24 12 12 14 4.80 8.60 4.80 4.50 Seed pane, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for t'ut Flowers, Hanging BaaketB. Lawn Vaees, etc. Ten per cent, off for caeli with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuffUBt RolLer A- Son8,Agt8.,81 Barcloy 8t.,N.Y.City Mention the Florists* TBJichange when writing. SHEEP MANURE DRIED AND GROUWD Mixes immediately witii the soil WRITE US FOR PARTICIJI,AR8 NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Mention The Florists* Dxcb&nge when writing. ^Syracuse RED POTS That 8t)ring Order For Pots See that it la mailed to us : nee that it le inail- .^d NOW. We will get them to you in gr>nd time and ; best ondi- tion. Parkfd as they are , made— ,iust right. I Syracuse Pottery Co., J SyraoiiBei ^- V". Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. REMEMBER THE DATE Of Our Special Spring Number MARCH 24 Semi in your Advertisements on or before March I'.l. Mention the FLorlBts* Exchange when writing. Columbus, O. News Notes. The Livingston Seed Company has been having a good sale on .some especially well-grown and finely Uow- • ■red cinerarias. These are in live and six inch pots, and have found a ready sale at fifty cents each. The Fifth Avenue Floral Company has its fifteen houses well filled with well-grown bedding stock, which Is coming along in good shape for the Spring trade. Geraniums in many fine sorts are grown in large numbers, as well as a general line of popu- lar plants. Baby Rambler roses are a feature here as everywhere. Krauss has been having a remark- ably good sale for violets lately: the demand mostly seems to be tor bunches of fifty flowers which have been bringing $1 each. Both the single and double violets find equal demand here. Club Meeting. The final February meeting was held last Tuesday evening, in the club rooms in Iroquois Hall. Vice- President V. P. Curry was In the chair. The usual goodly number of members was present, and the meeting was much enjoyed by all attending. Per- haps the plans, which are making again this season for the distribution of seeds to the school children, inter- ested all of us most. As last year, a good assortment of easily grown flow- er seeds will be purciiased by the club, and by them put into packets, and through the head-masters ot our puli- lic schools distributed to the school children. In order that the childre.'i receiving the seeds shall L'eel obligatt d to give them the best of cars and at- tention, each child receiving seedj pays one cent per packet for them. This money goes to the Florists' Club, and helps partly to defray the ex- penses of the scheme. Much good has already been done along these lines; and the general public is becoming interested in the splendid work of teaching children to learn to love and care for flowers. .A.nother very im- portant matter which interests (he members very much, is the chrysan- themum show, to be held this Au- tumn. Last year's exhibition, al- though the first, was a most success- ful and creditable one in every way; and it is now planned to have anotln r. Messrs. G. H. Woodrow, C. K. ;-'eibcn, V. P. Curry, President Stevens and .Secretary James McKellar all took part in discussing the various topics of the evening. M. B. Faxon, former- ly of Boston, Mass., and Newport, R. I., was a visitor. Mr. Faxon is now with the Livingston Seed Company, of this city. The meeting adjourned till Tuesday evening, March 6. F. W. FREE HOSE trial. Kay's ''Florist" Hose sent on OOdayK trial. If not eatlefactory return and we will pay charges both ways. StillBon wrench takes ^ to 2 in. pipe $1.40 2 in. Gate Valves 2.20 % Hose Bibb . .60 Pipe Cutter, cut H to 2 In 1 86 Pipe Vise takes ; 8 to 2'. in 2.00 Stock and Dies, Threads 1^4-l»^-2 in 6.60 Wrought iron pipe lasts longer tbsn steel. Get our price on Gaaranteed AVrooght Iron Pipe. Send for Free Catalogue Kay's Boilers. Wm. H. Kay Co , 244 Fulton Street New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ;NIK0TEEN APHIS PUNK) THE0RI61NALAND6ENUINe ^ NlCOTlNEfUNKiANT WIDELY IMrTATEDBUTNEVERtQUAUP NlfORMnKpAMTSEffKlTKl DON! ACCtPT INFERIOR IMITAnONS PRICE 60SPER BOX OF 12 SHEtTJ »65« PtRCASE OP TWUE BOHtS. ^NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. lOVlS. MO) Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 3J8 The Florists' Exchange Announcement BY HITCHINGS & COMPANY Wp are pleased to inform our friends and patrons that we have resumed business under our old and well known firm name ..f Hltchingg & Co, with Sales Offices at ^o. 1170 Broadway, New York City. General OfBces and Works at West Side Ave., Jersey City. Foundries and Boiler Shops at Gartlidd Avenue & Union Street, Jer-ey City, N. J. The Officers of the Company are E. W. Hitc-hings. Pres't. Charles Armitage, See'y and Treas., William Sefton, Sup't of works. We trust our friends will favor us with the same liberal patronage and eonfldenee we have enjoyed for so many years. Mention The Florl8t8'_ Exchange when ^"^!tilig. HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. ScoUay. As my greenhouses are heated they do not seem to me to be giving the satisfaction they should. The boiler is an "Oxford" No. 8. A. manufactured by the Gurney Company, of Toronto, Ont., Canada, It has five sections; the grate is 34 inches in diameter. The flows, returns and coils are all of 2- inch pipe. The flows rise about 8 feet above the boiler where they enter the g:reenhouses, and then gradually drop to the far end of the greenhouses. I wish to keep the temperature of the houses as follows: No. 1 at 60 degrees when the thermometer is IB below out- side; house No. 2 at 50 degrees. The greenhouses are very much exposed to the north and west winds. If I should build a greenhouse on the northeast side of the present one, 20 by 75 feet, for carnations, what would be the best way to arrange the pipes to give the most satisfaction? Temperature to be kept at 50 to 54 degrees, said green- house to have walls four feet, double boarded, also north end, ridge to be 11 feet. Do you approve of running the mains overhead or underneath the benches? How large a boiler would I require to heat the-se three houses? SUBSCRIBER. P. E. Island. — I cannot understand why you put sufficient pipe in house No. 2 to warm it to 50 degrees, and in house No. 1, which you desire to keep at 60 degrees, so much less pipe. You will require in house No. 1, eight additional lines of 2-inch pipe, that is, eight lines in the 33-foot run only. It is not necessary to turn into the extension, which is built against the dwelling house. The boiler you have is probably rated at 2.000 feet capacity, that is square feet of radiating surface, and to use hard coal. Knowing what Nova Scotia soft coal is, I would rate thi.s boiler at not more than 2.700 lineal feet of 2-inch pipe, with water at 180 degrees temper- ature. The boiler, according to this rating, is large enough. Regarding the new house proposed to be placed on northeast side, I would say you will require 18 lines of 2-inch pipe to maintain a temperature of from 50 to 54 degrees, with 15 below zero outside. T would advise you to put in a new boiler, when you erect the new house, and let it have a capacity of at least 3,500 lineal feet of 2-inch pipe For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Cod- eervatories, and all other purposes. Get our Qgures before buying. Estimates freely given, N. COWEN'S SON,; 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Eschangp when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUHY a Specially C. S. •WEBER (St. CO. 10 De&brosses St., New York Mention The Floriflta' Exchange when writing. A STIC A USEJTNQW. F.O.PIERCEGO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK " Mention The Florists' EJxchange when writing . guaranteed. I assume the boiler will be located about the middle of the new house. You can run your new mains from the new boiler across the middle of the house, and branch your coils from this point to each end. This will allow of these coils beint' about thirty five feet in length. As you have a depth of 7 feet in the boiler room, below the greenhouse floor, I do not advise over- head mains for any part of your work. If you re-arrange the whole heating plant next Spring, it would be best to take out all overhead mains, and use them as under bench surface. In house No. 1 you will run across the end of the house a set of 3% -inch flow and return mains, and in house No. 2 a set of 3-inch mains. In the new house run 4-inch flow and return. You can, of course, reduce the mains proportion- ately, as you take the various connec- tions from them, but I do not think you need to take that into consideration. For all the extra expense will amount to, I think the advantage will be yours in carrying them full size to the ends. You do not show the position of your benches, so I must leave it to you to properly distribute the heating pipes under them. I misht offer -you this suggestion that you make up the heating coils in the houses in series of three or four pipes each. In the first case, one fiow and two returns; in the second, two flows and two returns, being sure to place a full opening gate valve, on its side, on each flow connection from the main. The two flow pipes on the four branch coils can be controlled bv one valve, bv using a Y fitting, or what is often cal- led a return bend with back outlet. You do not show on your sketch any expansion tank. If my plan is followed out. I would advise placing the tank in the workroom over the boiler, and at the highest possible point above the coils. You will, of course, give a good rise to all coils from mains to far end of houses, and see that each one is properly vented. U. G. SCOL.LAY. I am building a new greenhouse; it is 20 by 100 feet; 4 foot sides, 8 feet to ridge; no glass on sides or ends. Please tell me how I should pipe it; and how big a boiler I should use. I want to use 4-inch pipe and would like to keep the temperature at 55 degrees in the further end in zero weather. R. J. P. New York. — You will find eiffht rows of four- inch cast iron pipe necessary in tlie house you describe. You should have a boiler capacity of from 1,000 to 1,200 Uneal feet of four-inch greenhouse pipe. -The best distribution of these pipes would be: three pipes under each side bench and two under center bench. Use one flow and two returns in side bench coils, the center bench coil, of course, being one flow and one return. Place a stop valve on center coil, near where it connects to the main flow line. You can use the regulation cast iron ex- pansion tank with sockets, placed at the far ends of coils; or you may find it more convenient to install one of tlie galvanized steel tanks that are made nowadays for such work. If you use the latter, place it in the workroom, at as high an elevation as possible, and connect to the return of system, near the boiler. In this case it is also neces- MODERN GREENHOUSES I now have facilities for manufacturing and building the latest and most improved type of IRQN FRAME ^^^ SASH BAR greenhouses. Houses I guarantee will satisfy you both in quality and price. Advise me as to your requirements and I will send you an estimate FRAINK VAIN ASSCHB, (Formerly Supt. for Weathered) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, Uentlon The FlcrlatB' Exchange when wrltinK. PAPTftDV Fullon & Rose \t TALI UK I, Jersey Citj. N. J. MODsematerial JL Hot Bed SasQ of Louisiana Cypress and Wasiiington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^IHBB^V OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Write (or Catalogue and Estimate, when flgnrlng on your new bouses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists* Elxchange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1S98. Bend for Catalogue. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A otnipip nf thifl cuHer Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. JOHIVSTOIN HEATIING CO. GRCKNHOUSi: HEATING 1133 BROADW^AY, Cor. 26tK STREET. NE'W YORK TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE Earliest and easiest workea Carries off Bnrplus water, admits air to the soil, -j lu- _^ WV rl U It LCvM Pipe. Red and Fire Brick. Cliimney Tops. Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. Wr*t« " for what you want and prices. JoilN il. jalksun, &o Third Aie., Albuj. n > Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of iron and "Cyr'ress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address, Box 780, New YorK City. Mention The Florlgta* Exchange when writing. sary to close the ends of the colls and place air vents on same. U. G. SCOLLAY. Please inform me how many over- head flows of 2-inch pipe it would take to heat one house 20 by 100 feet: 7 foot wall ; 13 feet to bottom of ridge. I have three flows and eight returns and they do not seem to work right. In another house one 3-.inch and one 2- inch flow and six returns; and there is also trouble. Would you please give me the amount of pipe necessary to heat to 6 Odegrees. READER. — You will require in the first house heating surface equal to 13 lines of 2- inch pipe, in order to maintain 60 de- grees during zero weather. The size of mains in an "overhead flow" job is largely governed by the depth of the boiler pit. which you do not give. I assume that you run direct from the boiler with separate 2-inch overhead mains, making three in all. I do not know how many of the under bencli pipes you feed from each of the over- head runs. I do not find it advisable to run 2-inch flow mains to such a dis- tance, for the reason that it is not economical, from the standpoint of ef- ficiency, nor for that matter, from a piping standpoint. The plan will work, do not misunderstand me. provided vou give the pipes good grade, but it will not give the results that a different method will. Your best plan is to run a 3^/^-inch overhead flow main direct from the boiler to the far end of the house, giving it a grrade of not less than one-inch in ten feet. I would use the present three-2-inch pipes as under bench heating surface. This will give you eleven under bench 2-inch pipes, and one 3M!-inch overhead main, which if properly placed will warm your house to the temperature mentioned. The second house you do not give the TOWERS To support our Tanks of Rni liulf Cypruss may he had OF STEEL OF VN OOD OF WOOD AND IRON All strong and good. First cost is the detcrniininR factor in your choice. For full rtartirulars read our c;ilah)truc. The W.E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. di mentions of, so that I cannot say anything very definite about it. You have, however, supply capacity for six 2- inch pipes, and if they do not work it must be that they are improperly set. or the boiler is too small. Send us a rough sketch of the piping, showing also location of boiler, with capacity of same, or else the name and number. With this information, I shall be in a better position to advise you . U. G. SCOLLAY. March 10, 1906 The Plpri-sts' Exchange 319 U-Bar Greenhouses Arc the Best ^# Greenhouses Built No other form of greeahouse construction compares with the U-Bui type for lightness, stn-nt^tti, durability, adapta- liility. simplicity, and conform- ity to all horticultural and architectural requirements. It is a clean departure from the old methods of construction and a great step in advance. A prominent gardener writes us : '■ My predictions are that all up-to-date horticulturists will di'iuand tliis type of con- stnirtioi] in tin- liiture." With thnsf jinticipating the erection of a greenhouse, we will be jili'ascd to correspond or have reprosentive confer in parson. Pierson U-Bar Co. Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE llorticurtural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Purtiose for Private and Commercial Lse. We alao manufacture and rurnleh Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and W^ood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ( t^»»»^^^»»^^»»^#^#^^1 » SES.o I N E1WNS ET, B 0 STONjHA SS. * (I (I when writing. The^ Standard Ventilating Machinery The orieinal machine with eelf- oilipg cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com' pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over nix miles in use and hiphly recnniui'r'ndrd ; the only drip proof t^uttiTiTi the market. The staii(lH.rd Return fit*^aiii Trap has no equal toi niiNl'hiity or its workings- Ciiiiiii'i,'uo free. L UIPPARD, Yoongstown, 0, M. lit loll till' I'T.orlsts' Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, Belf-ollinK de- Tli-e automatic stop, Bolia link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENtJK the most perfect apparatus 1ji the market. Write for catalogue and prlcei before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO, RICHMOND, IND. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent g^ets onr Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Holds Class Firmly See the Point 43" PEERLESS GlBzlne I'ointH are thebest. No rluhM or l.'ftB. Rnx ' ~ 1.000 [niiiitB lb cts p.>ilpfti( IIKXKY A. DKRER, 714 ChcitoDt Hi., l'hilk.,Pi Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCnANGE,2-8Duane St., New York Greenhouse Material After you have tried "cheap material" and find that it is not cheap — try ours. Our material costs a little more than that furnished by planing mills, but it lasts much longer— as those who have tried both will certify. Our large list of satisfied customers is our strongest in- dorsement. If you want good material at proper prices — get ours. Estimates cheerfully furnished. John CMoninger Go. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Meption the Florists' Exchange when writing. CYPRESS Greenhouse Material GREENHOUSE GLASS BOILERS PIPE FiniNGS We Furnish Everything For Greenhouse Building -i- - — : 1 111. >•'■ ''ill if' xl i iiSIS lEl'! ! ^ in; 'Ell ',.''■1;, 'ij ''mi M ^ lAfARC X> ^nW^ '365-79 Flushing Avenue 3. J/iLUD3 (X 31/1113, Brooklyn, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of Gulf Cypress fn thelrconatructlon. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, for his special purjwse.aad location. It you conteoiplate building, write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FKEE — HOT=BEOSASH, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings, Etc, Etc. L0CKtANI> LUMDER CO. ■ ^ LOCH|[?AND,0. EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^"""altlhebe^r^ Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. GO., Bloomsbunr, Pa. 320 The Plorists' Exchange March 10, 1906 Uentlon the JXoriBts' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS SPBENGEBI, AH in. pots, $l.eOperda2.,flO.0OaloO: strong, 31n. potB,7(c. perdoz., SS.OO par lOO; 2 in. pots, tZ.OOperloO. ACAi:.TFHA,2ln. pots, 60o per doz., $3.00 per 100. ABlTTII.ONSAVITZlI,31n. pots. 76c. per dot., SS.OOper 100: 2 In. pots, eoc. per doz. .$3.00 per 100, BAI5Y RAMBLER, 2^fi in. pots, 76c per doz., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERN, 61n. pots, $3.00per doz. 6 in. poti,$4.00perdoz. CLEMATIS PANICIILATA,4 In. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $6.00 oer 100. CLE Al ATIS, Urge fld. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. Ct>BAEA SCANDENS, Sin. pots, 76c per doz., »6.00 per 1011. EUUM YMUS, golden variegated, 2ii in. pots, 60c per doz,, f 3. 00 per 100. EUONYMIIS, radicans, var., 2 Hi in pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM, 2>^ln. pots.SOc per doz.; t.1.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA,61n.pots,$3.00perdoz. 6 In. pots, $4.00 per doz. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in; pots, 60c doz., $3;00 per 100. IVY, HARDY ENGLISH, 3 in. pots, 3 branches in each pot. 76c per doz., $5.00 per 100. LANTANA, DWARF, 2 In. pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 2J^ In. pots, 60c per doz. , $3.00 per 100. MOONVINES. blue and white, 2>^in. pots ,50c doz,. $3.00 per 100. MESBMBKVANTHEMITMS, cordif. var., 2 In. pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. NEW DAISY', Queen Alexandra, 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100; 2H in.pots, 50o. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. PRIJUULA OBCONICA, 2H In. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per lOO; 4 in. pots In bloom, $1.00 per doz. SBNECIO SCANDENS, Hi in. pots, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES, seedlings from flats. $1.00 per 100. 8 WAINSONA alba, 2 in pot8,60c. per doz:, $3 00 per 100. GERANIUMS, dbl. scarlet, pink and white, 3 in. pots, eOc; p.r doz. ; $4.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS DECUMBENS, 3 In. pots, 76e. per doz., $5.00 per 100. C PI OB* I m I Ith A Roy Streets, ■ tlOttt, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the FLorists' Exchange when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price, $1 60 Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET. CHICAGO Boilers made of the best of material, shell firebox rw->rw>rw WTT ww wt^ WT!f>r*r>r>r*rwT!r>*T*' irw Mention The Florlsta' Bgchange when writing. NICDTICIDE Best Bug)Klller^naw8on. White Lawson, Red Lawson, Enchantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and Is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the best In the variegated class. Come and Inspect our stock of new and standard sorts (or yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Bodsoi, N.T. Grafted Rose Plants FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Kaiserin, Carnot, Welle»ley, Killarney, Liberty, Richmond, Bride and Bridesmaid. These plants are in excellent condition, from 2 J-4inch pots, well hardened off, and ready to shift. Own Root Stock of the following varieties NOW READY Kaiserin, Carnot, Weilesleij, Kiilarney, Liberty and Richmond All good, strong, clean plants ready to shift. Write for prices. A cordial invitation is extended to all growers to visit my place at Oak Square, twenty minutes ride from Horticultural Hall. W. H. Ellitll, iriiiiM, mass. BABY RAMBLER ROSES Fine Plants in 4 in. pots, in liud ffir Kaster blooming. A ready seller that will give your fustomers a plant that will lilonni all Summer after using for Easter decoration. Per doz.,.%').flO; Per 100, $35'00. Dormant field grown will make tine plants for Decoration Day. Doz., $3.r)0; 100, Si'S.OO. DORMANT ROSES STRONG 2-YEAR LOW BUDDED CAROLINE TESTOUT QABRIEL LUIZET KAISERIN QENL. JACQUEMINOT LA FRANCE ULRICH BRUNNER Doz. $1.50: 100, $11.00. PAUL NEVRON Doz. $2.00; 100, $15.00. ORUSS AN TEPLITZ HAQNA CHARTA I PRAU KARL DRUSCHKI CRIMSON RAMBLER, S to 4 feet $-2.00 Stofi feet 3.00 100 $12.00 20.00 TUBEROUS BEQONIAS. Doz. 100 1000 Single mixed $0.25 $3.00 $18.50 Separate colors 35 2.50 22.50 Double separate colors .55 4.00 38.00 Double mixed 50 3.75 35.00 QLOXINIA. Doz. 100 Best mixed $0.45 $3.00 Separate colors 50 3.25 LILIUJVI AURATUM Doz. 100 1000 7-9 .. 9-11.- ..$0.7.5 1.20 $.5.00 8.S0 $4S.00 7.5.00 CALADIUM. Doz. 100 1000 Esculentum, 5-7 30c $1.50 $12.50 7-9 50c 3.00 25.00 9-11 75c 5.00 45.00 PAEOMAS DOUBLE, 3 to 5 Eyes. Doz. 100 Red $1..50 $12.00 White 1.60 12.00 Pink .■ 1.25 10.00 Case Lots 200 viz: 67 each above $20.00 per case Send for our book for florists; it will save you money. PLANTS SUPPLIES Kaugliaii^Ged^ton? SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTON RoDerr craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in 100 Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at ail the Shows. Craig Wins »" the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins »" the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Money Producer. Craig Wins as a Crower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND PAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and FILLING ALL ORDERS on TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 6.00 for BO 12.00 for 100 $25.00 for 250 50.00 for 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company 5 °/o discount lor casn wlin ordtr QUEEN5, N. Y. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 329 322 The Plorists' Exchange W.nn 100 lUMl Kio S.(HI lOIKI 10.00 100 !.■» 100 R.(W KM) vm 100 R.'iS KXI 7Sc'. IIKIO liflll KKIO .10 .10 IDES OF MARCH Gloxinias, mixed -. 60c do?,. separate colors 80c Tuberoses, extras $1.00 100 Caladium, small $5.00 100. Large. /■==wr'y»- 1 Gladiolus, extra fine mixed y -^d^i^ A seedlings. ^ M^^^^^ _^^J Lilium Auratum $1.25 doz. «^HmK f ^ '"'^ '~~^ Speciosum Album 1.25 ^^^^^^,^^-^ X.-"^ Rubrum or Roseum 1.25 Asparagus Sprengeri 20c 100 Asparagus Plum. Nanus .- 70o 100 Ageratum Tom Thumb, blue. tr. pkt., Alyssum Little Gem Asters, Queen Market, lead- ing variety Begonia, Vernon, dark bronze foliage Centaurea Gymnocarpa Lobelia, Crystal Palace, cnm- pacta. true Petunias, r h o i <-■ e m i x e d . striped and blotched ^ Salvia, Bonfire Stocks, in wet-ks, Princess Alice, white perpetual Sweet Peas, Kiiiiiest of All. pink and white, bestimder glass lb. MS OF ST.VI! PRI.MROSB Primula stellata, ^\'hlte, Crimson and Blue. each, per 1-31 oz., $1.25. Iieg:onia Vernon, mixed, $1.50 per oz. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. $1.00 per 1000 And all other new and choice seeda for florlstn, J. M. THORBURN & CO. (Late of 15 John Street) 36 Cortland! Street, New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS— German grown in colort or mixed. Victoria Tr. pkt., '26c ; '4 oz., 60c ; oz.,$1.76 Victoria, Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c; u oz.,70c; oz., t'2.60 Giant Comet* Tr. pkt. 15c; >i oz., 25c;oz. 75c; Ostricli Feather, Tr. pkt. I60; >« oz., 30c; oz, $i.ou Queen of the HarHet, Tr. pkt. 10c ; }i oz, 15c; oz., 40c; ALYSSUM. White Carpet, Tr. pkt. 10c;oz.,S0c; AGERATUM, Blue Star, Tr. pkt. aCc. BEGONIA: Ertordla. Dwart Vernon, Vulcan, Zulu King, each Tr. pkt. 26c; CANDYTUFT, Empress, 1 It). $2.00; Tr. pkt. 10c. ; MOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz., 36c; 4 oz , $1 .26. Black Seeded, oz. 26c ; « oz. , 90c. PHLOX, Grandinora, Tr. pkt. lOc; >4 oz. .20c; oz. BUo; Dwart, Tr. pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 35c; oz. »1.25. PETUNIA: Sgl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained California Giants, each Tr. pkt. 50c; Dbl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stained, Tr. pkt.Sl.OO SALVIA: Bonfire Tr. pkt. 26o; >i oz., 70c; oz., J2.60. Splendens >.^ oz., 30c; oz., $1.00 STOCKS: Dwart Snowflake Tr. pkt. 26c; H oz,, $2.6U. Large Flo. 10 Weeks, Tr. pkt. 26c; ,>i oz., 70c. VERBENA, MAMMOTH in colors or mixed >i 07... 26c : oz., 760 ; BONORA: The New Plant Food, 1 lb. 60o; by mall 66c, 5 lb. per express, $2.50. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1905 CROP ASPARAGUS SEED 100 1000 Plumosus Nanus 50c. $4.00 Sprengeri I5c. 1.00 All Greenhouse Qrown. Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and loo page seed buyers guide free. MOQRE & SIMON, Seed Growers, 339 Market St,, - PhUadolpMa. Uention the Ploriets' Exchange when writing. ASTERS Vick's Violet King 25C. per pkt., 2 pkte. tor 40c. This Is the Aster of the season. Vick's Branching, In separate colors; >e oz-, 20c.. }.i oz. 35c., ^aOz. 65c., oz. 11.25. Vick's Daybreak Ji oz, 80c., 1 oz, $1.60. Vick's Mikado 26c. per pkt., a pkts. lor 40c. Vick's lavender Gem )ioz.$1.00. Send for fully descriptive and priced circular, also our pamphlet on*' How to Grow As- ters," mailed free with every aster order. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK XXX strong and Fine, Ready for 31uch pots. Nastartium, double yellow. $2.00 per 100. Verbenas, best California Giants, $2.00 per 100. Petunia, New Star, selected. |2.00 per lUO. Phlox Drummondi, finest dwarf grower, $2.00 per 100. Pelargoniums, fancy mis, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds, 50c. Phlox Pnniila Compact.a. Very dwarf and compact ; grand for pots ; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Alyssum Compactum. The most dwarf and compact variety grown ; perfect little balls when grown In pots. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 500 seeds. $1.00; half pkt. 60c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 5000 seeds, ^1.00 ; half pkt. &0c. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RIIPP, Shirenanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention the Florists* E ly^ fggt, Square Maple, $5.00 per J00( Jap< lYz feet, Square Maple, $5.00 per JOOO. AnO^O RAmhnn ^^t° ^ ^^^^' $5.50 per lOOO. dWCbZ DdmOOO p,r bundle, 2000, $10.00. liydUllUl ^ldi\lc:> is inch long, green, $1.75 per lOOO. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LEONARD 5EED SHED GROOVERS Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Leadina ^^ W- F |^ Garden Seeds In the Central West. Onion Set ^ ■- ■- "^ write for Prices. Grower. f LOWER QQ ^ CHICAOO Mention The Florists' Exchapge when writing. LAWN GRA55 SEED '^Zu,. Dickinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of "Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Uention the Florlets* Bxcban^ when writing. Florists* Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Prlncese Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Best of All, English and Pure Cultnre Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, l^d^oiJoTJi?"*' 114 Ohambers Street, NBW TOBK Mention the Florlatfl' Blxchange when writing. G. C. MORSE & GO. Seed Gro^fvers 815-817 Sansoine Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention the Florlsjts' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florlets* Exchange when writing. FILL, ITP ORDERS. We have millions of bags in stock and can fill any order immediately upon receipt. llll[DllOIl,lliSlll[&lTegGO. RICHMOND, VA. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture Price, Si.so The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-8DuaneSt.,NcwYork EXTRA CHOICB FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing. Rawson's Flower Market Stocks Our own strain, grown especl. ally for us; 86 to 90 per cent, double flowers. Puie white, i-ilioz., 76c; I oE., $5.00. Other colors, H oz., 60c.; 1 oz.,¥4.00. W. W. RAWSON & CO. Seedsmen 12 MSFANEUILHALISQ,, BOSTON. M4SS . Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. Jl.OO; 100 lbs. JS.OO; 1000 lbs. ?75.00. Best English, 10 IbB. 75c.; 100 lbs. »6.00; 1000 lbs. »56.00 STUIVIP & WALTER Co., 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention the FlorlBtB' Ezehanse when writing. I^L^nROO^ 8PAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE 5PAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Mention the Florlets* Exchange when writing. REMEMBER THE DATE Of Our Special Spring Number MARCH 24 Send in your Advertisements on or before Marcii 19. March 17, 190« The Florists' Bxchange 323 Summer Flowering BULBS BEGONIAS— Tuberous Rooted Single separate colors, line bulbs I Single choice mixed Double, ^r'parntc colors llciUlill', .'ll.H,'.^ llliX.'.l CALADIUMS Elephant's Ear) Fir.st si/e lu lu Ii: inches in circumference Second size 8 to 10 inches in circumference Thinl size 6 to 8 inches in circumference DAHLIAS Show varieties [ From a spec- Cactus " -\ laliBt'8 prize Superb mixed (.collection PEONIES!— Sweet Scented) 2 to 7 years. Double White Named Sorts Dark Red " " Ked mixed Per Do/., $0,40 ,50 ,90 .Ir, .40 1,00 1,00 ,85 1,50 1,25 1.25 1.00 Per 100 $2.75 2..'iO 4.2.S 4.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 fi.OO 0.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 Per 1000 >25.00 22.00 40.00 .35.00 Per Per Per GLADIOLI Doz. 100 1000 Mtriped and variegated $0.30 $1.80 $17.00 White and light shades 25 Red and Crimson shades.. Pink .'shades (irnil'v Hybrids FLORACROFT PRIZE MIX- TURE 1st size, 'jualitv unsurpassed FLORACROFT PRIZE MIX- TURE—Second size JOHNSON & STOKES' SPEC- IAL MIXTURE— Famous for lis splendid quality GLOXINIAS Giant Flowering Separiitc colors 1.1» 1.00 14.00 9.00 1.60 12.00 1.50 13.00 .20 1.00 9.00 ant 1 TUBEROSES— Excelsior, Pearl l,ari;c I'.ulbs CANNA ROOTS We have a large assortment, of varieties and prices. 4.00 35.00 3.60 32.00 Write for list See our Flower Seed offer in last week's Exchange. Johnson & Stokes, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. B OUR SPECIAL OFFER BULBS Begonia Tuberous Rooted. Giant Strain Single, separate colors, six 12 100 varieties $0.40 Single, mixed 36 Double Tuberous Bego- S2..60 2.25 Double Tuberous Bego- nias, mixed .55 4.00 GeOXINlAS Giant Flowering Separate colors, fine sorts.. .60 3.50 3,'i.OO Gloxinias, mixed .50 3.00 2^,00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Caladium Esculentum with fine center shoots _ 12 100 5 to 7 inch $0.'30 S2.00 7—9 inch 50 3.25 9—12 inch .85 600 Monsters 1.75 Fancy Leaved Caladiums, 30 choice named sorts 1.50 Fancy Leaved Caladiums, mixed 1.25 OAHI.IAS 12.00 10.00 8.00 Strong undivided field roots— in assortment of all colors.extra fine 75 5.00 40,00 Send for Special Dahlia Catalogue CANNAS FOR PRESENT STARTING YELLOW Morning Star, 5 to 0 feet ROSE AND SALMON Mile. Berat, 35 Louise, the finest rose grown 5 to 6 Martha Washington, 5 feet .40 .40 RED AND SCARLET A. Bouvier, .*t to fi feet 35 Chas. Henderson, 4 feet 30 Beaute Poitevine, 4 feet 35 Crimson Bedder, 4 feet -. 45 SCARLET AND YELLOW Mme. Crozy, 5 feet . 40 Souvenir d'A. Crozy, 6 feet .45 Florence Vaughan, 5 feet 30 ORCHID CANNAS Allemannia, 6 feet 35 Austria, vellow. 5 feet 30 Italia, 5 feet 30 Kate Gray, Finest Orchid flowering 5 to 6 feet 60 BRONZE FOLIAGE Egandale, 4 feet 60 Shenandoah, 5 feet 35 Black Beauty, 4 to 5 feet 1.00 Bronze, foliage mixed -30 100 $2.00 3.00 3.00 2..50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2..50 2.00 2.00 3.50 2..50 6.,50 2.00 Send for eomplete Flower Seed Catalogue. Address fl, fl fiERfiER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Groft 8 Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, fliadiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Our Credit & Inlormation List For .January contalos 104 pages. It gives ratings nn over 5000 persons In the trade and is the biggest thing of the kind issued. Send us $10 now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, New Tork City. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS th.t print EASILY. Th»f« the Mnd we m«Ve — h«Te been •inca '73. JAS, M. dKTANT, Engravl°ng'ind''prlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PMIUDELPHIA, PA. Write for our Catalogue of Stock Engravings- WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. "°b*'nd" 1 2 W. Broadway, new YORK Mention the Florlete* Exchange when writing. Tnie, Bound, Heleotod rootH, 2, 3 and more eyes. Allemanla. Austria, Florence Vaughan, Chas. Hendereon. Robuata, MetalUca $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per lUOO. Black Prince, Martha WaHhlngton, pinb. West Virginia, Black Beauty, Kate Gray. 13.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Mixed $1.0i» per 100.$&.00 per 1000. nAui I AC field-grown, leading: kinds, for cut- *"'"^"'^ flowers named whole roots, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Mixed $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses Grange P. 0., Balto. Md Mention The Florists' Bzcbaage when writing. - THE HTW^ERICMN CHRNHTION Price, $3. SO. Send for Sample Pases A. T. OE LA MARE PIG. & PUB. CO- Ltd., 2-S OJANE STREET, NEW YORK Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NICHELL'S BULB SPECIALS Our stocl£S of ail Buibs is com- plete and in splendid condition, place your order early and we can take advantage of the weather for quicli shipments. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM Mammoth size. First size ; 1.00 Second size 7.5 Third size 40 S1.35 .flO.OO $9.5.00 7.2.5 5.00 3.00 iO.OO 47.50 27.50 GLADIOLUS 6.00 45.00 7. .50 70.00 7.50 66.00 11.00 105.00 6.00 55.00 7.00 65.00 White and Light Colors .30 1.75 15.00 Scarlet and Crimson . . .20 1.00 9.00 Striped and Variegated .30 2.25 20.00 Finest Mixed, all colors .15 1.00 8.00 Hardy Japanese Lilium Auratum 8 to 9 size 75 9 to U size 1.00 Album, 8 to 9 size 1.00 Album, 9 to 11 size. 1.50 Roseum, 8 to 9 size. .. .90 Roseum, 9 to 11 size... 1.00 For complete stocks of Cannas, Dahlias, Tuberoses, and all Sum- mer flowering Bulbs, refer to our Wholesale List. Let us quote you on your wants. Write us, cata- logue mailed tree. Henry F. Michell Co. Bulb Growers and Importers lOIS MarketStreet, Philadelphia.Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. D AH UI AS Roots in any quantity. David Herbert & Son Suci-eBSOrs to L. K. PEACOCK INC , ATCO, N.J. Mention the Flortflta' Bxchange when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. B05H00P, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Cleiuatls, Box- as, Choice JCverf^reeiis. I'eonles, etc* Ask for Catalogue. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NARCISSUS «"° DAFFODILS For Forcing and Outdoor Planting. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. Uentlon the Florists' Qxchan^re when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, including all shades. $10.00 per 10f«l. GLADIOLI, i-hoicc mixed. No. I. $4.00 per 1000: lO.diKl .«:;s iKi- No 2, $2.00 per 1000, 10.000 ,$18.00 GROFF'S HYBRID'S, a fine strain. No, 1, $8.00; No 2, $5.00; No. 3, $2.00 per 1000. CHILDSII, No. 1, $10.00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, dark, rich maroon, large open (li.wcr. loni; spikes, $9.00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, double, choice varieties, all classes, diviilcd nicits my selection. $3..50 per 100. SPOTTED CALLA, one year. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per lorHi TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, =trong. $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILY, $3.00 per 100. SINGLE TIGER LILY, $20.00 per 1000; one year from l.ullili'Is. $10.00 per 1000 SHASTA DAISY, 24 in. pots. $3.00 per 100 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, 2i in. pots, $2.50 per KIO. VINCA MINOR VARIEGATA, a beautiful var- ienalrd trailer, hardy as an oak, 2i in, pots, SM pi-r 100. WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, 3 years, strong. $25.00 per IIHH). THURLOW'S WEEPING WILLOW, tine, hardy rn-eirer. 6 to ,1 ft. .$7 per UK). DOROTHY PERKINS ROSE, 2i inch pots. $4 per 100. Cash Please. Lists Free. E. Y. TEAS, Centeirvillc, Ind. Mention the Florleta' Elzchan^e when writing. LOW PRICES 50,000 Azalea Amoena °Le " Hydrangea P. G., 2 to 3 ft., $6.00 per 100. Hydrangea P. G , 8 to 4 ft., extra fine, $10.00 per 100. Splrea Waterer, extra fine, $7.00 per 100. Splrea Van Houtte, 3 to 4 ft., $7 00 per 100. 500,000 Shrubs, see price list. 35,000 Honeysuckles, in variety, extra fine. Hybrid Perpetual Hoses, own roots and budded, 2 yrs., at $10.00 per 100. Hoses from 2 inch pots, $20.00 to $30.00 per 1000. 35,000 Creeping Roses, own roots, 2 years, $50 00 per 1000. Largest assortment of strong field grown Herbaceous plants in this country ; 60,000 Phlox alone. Send for list. Send us your order for Young Stock for Transplanting. .-T H E-.- Elizabeth Nursery Company ELIZABETH, N. J. UentlOD Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. CALADIUM 100 1000 .5-7 inches $1.60 $12.60 7-9 inches -. 3.00 25.00 9-11 inches 6.00 65.00 11-13 inches •, 8.0O 75.00 GLADIOLUS 100 1000 Pink Mixture $1.75 $1.5.00 Scarlet Mixture 1.00 9.00 Striped Mixture _ 2.00 17.00 White and Light Mixture 1.75 15.00 GrofT's Hybrid 1..50 12..50 Florist's Hybrids 90 8.00 Tuberoses. Ex. Pearl, 4-6 in 1,00 8.00 HENRY PHILIPPSSEEDCO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Uentlon tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. Y., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. WORCESTER, MASS. — Ross Brothers Company have just finished sending out their 1906 catalogue. There are 116 page.s with 1,200 cuts. The total weight is about five tons, with $1,100 paid tor postage. The catalogue goes to all parts of the world. The business of the firm has been greatly increased by the hand- some display board of packet seeds, invented by W. D. Ross, president and treasurer. The other officers are C- W. Ross, vice-president, and C. T. Eldridge, clerk. One other new fea- ture is the packet seed filling machine, with the capacity of 30,000 to 40,000 packets a day. The firm handles up- wards of 2,000,000 packets annually. CAROLUS. SEED GROWING CONTEST.— In order to promote the better use of seeds throughout the state, the Min- nesota University has undertaken an educational seed growing contest. The movement is financed by the Minne- apolis Chamber of Commerce, and is to be conducted by the agricultural department of the University, in order that the educational features of the competition may be given all the emphasis possible. WTieat, corn and oats will be grown in competition for prizes, the best seeds obtainable being disseminated gratuitously for the pur- pose. It is believed that the farmer will thus become acquainted with the possibility of Improving his product by the use of high class pedlgrree seed. 324 The Plorists* Exchangfe The railroads of the State of Ne- braska are doing- a very commendable work in the assistance they are lend- ing to the preaching of the doctrine of good seeds and better roads to the farmers of Nebraska. This work is the most important undertaken in recent years, and it is a pleasure to state that the transportation com- panies are doin^- more than their share toward making it a success. BAY CITY, MICH.— The organiza- tion has been effected of the Bromfield- Colvin-Ries Co.. (limited), to engage in handling field and garden seeds in wholesale quantities and also to en- gage in the importing of seeds. The members of the company are: A. T. Colvin, president; J. F. Bromfield. vice-president, and treasurer; and F. J. Ries, secretary and manager. Mr. Ries will remove from Chicago to Bay City about May 1. taking up his resi- dence here. This is an entirely inde- pendent concern from the feed and milling house of Bromfield & Colvin. The office and warehouses of the new company will be located in Bay City. The company will enter into contract with farmers to grow fancy peas, beans, and other seeds on a large scale. TESTS OF COMMERCIAL. CUL- TURES OF NITROGEN-FIXING BACTERIA.— Circular 16 of the United States Department of Agricul- ture deals with this subject in the subjoined terms: "The extravagant and misleading claims contained in some of the adver- tising matter now appearing in regard to inoculating material for legumes make it necessary again to call atten- tion to the limitations of the value of inoculation. Summarized from our bul- letins, thev may be stated as follows: "No beneficial results can be expected for a particular crop if the bacteria for that crop are already present in the soil. "But little, if any. benefit can be ex- pected from the use of these bacteria if the ground is decidedly in need of other fertilizers, such as phosphates, potash, or lime. "But little, if any, benefit can be ex- pected from inoculation if the soil is al- ready rich in nitrogen. A recent examination of samples of cultures for inoculating legumes ob- tained through various seed firms throughout the United States indicates that there has been a slight improve- ment in the general character of these cultures." The result of these tests with nitro- gen-fixing bacteria obtained in the open market show that much of ;t is contaminated, some badly so. foreign bacteria, yeasts and molds being present; the condition of the cultures ranging from very good through the different grades of good, fair, and poor to worthless. The legumes employed were alfalfa, garden pea, red clover, vetch and bean. The names of the manufacturers supplying the material tested are posted by the Department. TO REIMBURSE SEED COMPANY. — During the fiscal year ending June, 1902, Secretary Wilson of the Depart- ment of Agriculture awarded a contract for supplying the department with seeds to the Henry Phllipps Seed and Implement Company. According to the contract drawn with this company it was provided that the seeds supplied for distribution should have certain standards of mechanical purity, ger- mination, and purity of stock. It was further provided that seeds falling be- low these standards should be subject to certain penalties. These standards were based upon tests previously made of seeds grown in prior years. Secre- tary AVilson found, however, that as the seeds purchased for this work came in, it was ijnpossible to secure a sufficient supply of some kinds with a vitality up to contract requirements. The secretary was satisfied that the company was doings its best to fill the contract in an acceptable manner, and consented to accept the seeds without enforcing the penalties named in tlie contract growing out of deficient ger- mination power. "With this understand- ing clearly expressed the Philipps Com- pany supplied the full quantity of seeds called for by the contract. It seems, however, that when settlement was about to be made for the seeds, the officials of the Treasury Department ruled that the Secretary of Agriculture could not settle the account, consider- ing only the equity of the case, but must strictly comply with the require- ments of law. In the final settlement of the account, therefore, penalties amounting to $3,633.11 were imposed. In order, therefore, that the seed company should not lose this latter sum, a bill has been introduced in the Senate authorizirijg payment to the Philipps Seed Company the $3,633.11 due them on account of the contract, and Mr. Wilson has recommended its passage. — G. E. M., in Prairie Farmer. BLAME FOR SEED GRAFT.— Secre- tary Wilson has written a letter to Representative Tawney, Chairman Com- mittee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, giving the history of the distribution of free seeds to Ameri- can farmers. He thinks Congress is wholly reponsible for the matter, and tliat Congress will have no opposition from the Department of Agriculture or the farmers if ttiat body should under- take to abolish the practice. "The first appropriation for seeds," says the Secretary, "was in 1S39, when tlie Commissioner of Patents was al- lowed $1,000 for collecting agricultural statistics and the 'purchase of seeds of new and rare varieties of plants.' From 1S39 to and including 1865, the total amount expended in collecting statis- tics and supplying seeds was $672,724. The appropriation for the current year for seeds alone is $290,000, or almost one-half of the total amount expended in the twenty-six years from 1S39 to 1S65 in the encouragement of agricul- ture. "The purpose of the early legislation, was to introduce into this country seeds of new and improved varieties arid of new crops in order to increase the liorticultural and agricultural pro- ducts of the United States. As the de- mand for the new seeds being intro- duced by the department grew, such de- mands naturally found expression in requests made to Senators and Mem- bers of Congress, and in course of time the number of these requests became so great that it was impossible to fill them with strictly new varieties of seeds. Hence the practice began of sending out larger quantities of pack- ages of vegetable seeds. "The distribution of such seeds in- creased, however, so that by about 1S90 it had become tlie most prominent feature of the distribution, and al- though the distribution of new vari- eties of field crops was not entirely lost sight of, the proportion of such seeds introduced was exceedingly small, and the original purpose of tlie legis- lation, namely, the introduction of new and improved varieties, was not kept prominently in the foreground. Ac- cordingly, in 1897, Congress specified that $20,000 should be used for the in- troduction of new crops from abroad, and a separate section of foreign seed and plant introduction was established which has done much good work. "There is no doubt that although the amount that is expended distinctly for this work of introducing and develop- ing new crops is relatively but a small proportion of the entire appropriation, tlie relative amount of good done by this branch of the work is far in ex- cess of that accomplished by the mere distribution of miscellaneous standard varieties of vegetable and fiower seeds, which can be purchased from any seedsman. As far as I am aware, there is no other Government that buys ordi- nary miscellaneous vegetable and flow- er seeds from growers and dealers and then distributes them to its citizens," — N. Y. Times. No Free Seeds ? By a vote of S to 7 the House Com- mittee on Agriculture has adopted a resolution to end the free distribution of Government seed. A New York Rep- resentative and farmer, the Hon. Wil- liam W. Cocks of the First district, made the motion. All those voting aye were Republicans, All those voting no were Democrats. The Democrats seem to believe that the farmers, about as shrewd a collec- tion of citizens as can be found, are muddy headed "hayseeds" and "haw- bucks," to be duped by this scattering of Government seed. Congress elections are due next Fall. Law* sake, how we politicians do love the farmer. He is the one independent man. His "sturdy manhood:" "none of our great men was nursed in cities;" "it is in the fields, my countrymen, on thettroad heart of Nature, where 'the zephyrs and the heifers their odorifer- ous breath compare,' that men grow to the height of a vigorous, a stainless," etc. The farmer winks, but doesn't bite. In 1904 Secretary Wilson recommend- ed that only rare and valuable varieties of seed should be distributed. Some of the Granges want free distribution stopped. All the same, if gambling were not a sinful game we would bet a small paper of turnip seed against two of Bourke Cockran's speeches — say 40 to 1 — that the House will reserve the decision of the committee and restore free seed distribution, that beautiful bond be- tween a Member of Congress and his constituents. — New York Sun. European Notes. Things on this side remain practi- cally in statu quo, both as regards weather and trade. In England the large retail houses have issued their catalogues of agricultural seeds fully two weeks in advance of the whole- sale firms, but now that the latter are published it is evident that the ideas of both sections run in the same groove, and both confirm the predic- tions made from time to time in this column. Mangel wurzels are a trifle easier on account of a large surplus in France of varieties that were very scarce last year. Germany, too. is a seller of these varieties instead of being a large buyer; and as the high figures obtain- ed last year were the result of an ex- ceptional scarcity, the slightly lower prices now quoted are no sign of a weakening of the market. It is also the fact that stocks of all kinds were quite cleared out last season, and there is consequently plenty of room to store any surplus when selling time is over. While on the subject of mangels, attention may be properly directed to a new variety which promises to be of very great value. It had its origin in the southwest of England, where man- gels are grown to a very high pitch of perfection on a most extensive scale. Its original and proper name is Bock's red intermediate, and one infallible testimony to its great value is that, although it has only been in commerce for a very short time, it has already been renamed. It is a giant, red-skinned, white flesh variety, grow- ing almost entirely out of the ground, with a single tap root and only suffi- cient leaves to protect it in its earlier stages. Its cropping qualities reach as high as S5 tons per acre, and in an 18 acre test with Yellow intermediate and Mammoth long red, it yielded 20 cart loads (say 20 tons) per acre more than either. It should be tested wherever mangels are grown. Reverting again to the question of prices, rutabagas have taken an up- ward leap, and it is felt that present figures are only tentative, and that as soon as the damage done to the grow- ing plants is fully ascertained a further rise is inevitable. Quite a good deal of interest has been aroused in the bronze top varieties of ruta- baga which are found to be heavier, hardier and more nutritious than those with the deep purple skin, al- though the latter have the advantage in appearance when growing. One of the best of recent introductions is named Gateacre. Of course, it has to pay the penalty of merit, and is al- ready known under several other names. As regards turnips, the limited de- mand last season and the unexpected heavy crops of the white fleshed field varieties have kept prices about as last year for the present. The yellow fleshed varieties having yielded badly, are advanced all round, and will be dearer still if there be a normal demand. Nothing new is offered in turnips, but a word may be said in praise of an old variety known as Hardy Green Round. This sort is highly esteemed on this side for the' production of the health giving turnip tops in the early Spring. In comparison with the Southern Seven top grown for this purpose on your side, it is hardier, more succulent, produces an equal supply of tops, and, in addition, devel- ops a large, very hardy, white-fleshed turnip which is very useful for stock feeding. The price of the seed is usually moderate, EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. J. F. ROSENFIELD. West Point, Neb. — List of Herbaceous Peonies. J. GAMMAGE & SONS, London. Ont. — Wholesale Price List of Florists' Stock. CLARKE BROTHERS, Portland, Ore. — Illustrated Catalogue of Oregon Roses, Carnations, Hardy Garden Plants, etc. JOHN H. SIEVERS & COMPANY. San Francisco. Cal. — Descriptive cata- logue of Carnations, Pelargoniums, Palms, Ferns, Orchids, eta THE HENRY PHILIPPS SEED AND IMPLEMENT COMPANY, Toledo. O. — Illutrated Catalogue of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Plants, etc. PETER HENDERSON & COMPANY, New York, — Farm Manual for 1906. — A beautifully illustrated catalogue of America is conceded to be UNXLD It was considered exquisite enougli to be used exclusively with Smilax and Ferns in decorating the yacht " May- flower" last August for the reception of the Peace envoys. "The effect was gorgeous." The name was so appropriate too. Introduced by us. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLORAL PARK, N. Y. Monfion Tlie Florists* Exchange whon writing. WARNAARe>CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonlas, Sptreas etc. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WILLIAM PLUMB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT P. O. Bos IWl. New York City. I am prepared to undertake the construction and equipment of estates, parks, etc. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Plans and estimates cheerfully furnished for large or small places. All operations under personal supervision. Twen- ty-five years experience. Correspondence sohcited. MentloD The Florists* Exchange when wrltlne. Farm and Field Seeds, Implements, Fer- tilizers, etc. VAN HEININGEN EROS. & CO., Boskoop. Holland; Branch office, J. C. Van Heiningen, care of Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone street. New York. — General Trade Catalogue of Nursery stock. F. GILMAN TAYLOR SEED COM- PANY, Glendale. Cal. — Illustrated Cata- logue of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, plants, etc. Valuable lists of Sweet Peas and Roses are presented. FRANK CUMMINGS BULB AND PLANT COMPANY. Meridian, Miss.— Catalogue of Bulbs and Plants. Cannas * are a specialty of this concern and a large list of novelties and sta^ndard sorts is furnished. BOBBINK & ATKINS. Rutherford, N. J. — Wholesale Price List of Florists and Nursery Stock. Very extensive lists of such stock as Conifers and Ever- greens. Roses, Rhododendrons. Trained and other Fruit Trees, Hardy Herba- ceous Plants, Small Fruits, etc., are pre- sented. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Fishkill-on- Hudson. N. Y. — Descriptive Illustrated Pamphlet of Slug Shot, a most effica- cious remedy for insect and fungous l»ests that affect plants; also circulars concerning Hammond's paints, including "Mt. Beacon Green," for shading green- liouses. DAVID HERBERT & SON, succes- sors to L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N. J. — Descriptive Catalogue of Peacock's Dah- lias; a handsomely illustrated catalogue, enumerating and describing most com- prehensive lists of Dahlias, in both nov- elties and standard sorts in all classes. Also Wholesale Dahlia Price List for 1906. FRED'K W. KELSEY, New York.— Illustrated Catalogfue of Choice Trees and Hardy Slirul^s A beautifully gotten up catalogue. In the different classifica- tions, not only are the sizes of each va- riety indicated; but the alphabetically arranged index, giving both the botani- cal and common names of such a large variety of the best trees and hardy plants, make it an excellent handbook for convenient and ready reference. March 17, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 325 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. B. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vIce-preBldent; Oeorge C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. T., treai--irer. ROCHESTER, N. T. — The office building of Green's Nursery Company on South avenue caught fire one night last week and was destroyed. It was used as headquarters for an extensive nursery and publishing business. The loss is covered by insur- ance. * MISREPRESENT.A.TION OF TREE AGENTS. — The Ohio Experiment Station ha.s recently received several letters similar to the following: "Tree agents are working in this vicinity selling black locust at $25 per thousand. They claim that the trees will grow to post size in 4 to f> "years. Tliey also claim that the trees they are selling will not sprout from the root and that it will not be necessary to keep live stock away from the young trees." We are also in receipt of many in- quiries as to tlie advisability of planting locust trees along the line of fences to serve as live posts. Reliable nurseries in Ohio are cataloguing black locust trees at $6 to $10 per thousand. Locust trees will not ordinarily grow to post size in less time than S to 12 years from planting. They will not sprout from the roots so long as the trees are uncut or un- injured and the roots unbroken, but as soon as the trees are cut or seriously injured or the roots broken, sprouts will come up from the roots. So far as is known all black locust trees are alike in this respect and any claim that they will never sprout is either made through ignorance or for the purpose of de- ceiving. Live stock, and especially sheep, are almost sure death to young locust trees if allowed to pasture where they are growing. It is not advisable to plant locust trees along the line of fences adjacent to tillable land, because of the fact that the sprouts whicli grow from the roots will, in most cases, become a nuisance. The trees will also be more liable to injury from live stock, as it is not practicable to fence the trees in. In most cases the trees would of necessity be planted in sod and thus would receive no cultivation. The growth under such conditions would be slow at the best, and the grass would encourage tae presence of mice which are very destructive to young locust trees. — Ohio Experiment Station Press Bulletin. Corylus Purpurea, Purple-Leaved Hazel. .\s is wi-ll uiider-stnod, all cmylus an- lia/.t-ls. and the one of our illustration, the purple-leaved. ;s the most ornamental of all. It is to be found in all large collections of shrubs, being planttd because of the effectiveness in collections of Its large purple leaves in early Spring. It cannot be citntradicted that, in its season, for depth of purple color It is not equaled by the foliage of any other shrub or tree. All trees or shrubs with red or purple colored foliage take on and lose color gradually. There is the first color following the unfolding of the leaf, then a deepening of it until high water mark is reached, subsequently a fading of color until some become almost as green as the originals from which they sprang. In the case of the subject of our notes, the full tide of color is reached in a brief space of time, and when reached, it is of the deep- est purple — almost black — of any shrub or tree known to us. But to equalize matters it does not retain its depth of ptirple as long as do some others, but fades to a lighter hue. It is still, evidently, a purple-leaved hazel when October comes, as it was when our photograph was taken. It has been said of it by writers that it is as highly colored as the best types of the purple beech. We think it is more so; but the beech color is more lasting. To get the deepest color in the leaves do not plant it in the shade, but in the full sun, and where the soil is deep and good without being wet. The purple hazel is properlv a filbert; and this leads us to say the filbert differs from the hazel nut only in having the long husk extending well be- yond the point of the nut. There is no difference in the nut itself. Hazel nuts are those the husks of which reach hardly to the points of the nuts. In this connection it should be remembered that in ad- dition to the purple leaves, the purple hazel bears nuts just as common filberts do, and the husks of the nuts and the nuts themselves are of the same purple color. Our two native hazels are Corylus rostrata and C. americana. Neither one differs greatly from the avellana, the common one of England, The avel- lana and another called tubulosa are the parents of all the filberts. Among the latter celebrated for their thin nuts are two, one known as Cosford, and another, crispa. Besides their thin shells, the qual- ity of the nuts is very fine, JOSEPH MEEHAN. Horticultural Notes. Southern nurserynien say they think that oranges are more hardy when grafted on the "hardy orange," Citrus trifoliata. This does not accord with the generall.v accepted view that the stock does not in- fluence the cion. The composition on the market called Kilo-scale, an oily mixture, is said to be effective in destroying scale where used when trees are dormant in late Winter. For a mass of yellow flowers of low growth the Achillea tomentosa is unrivaled. Not over 6 inches high, and close growing, it is an almost unbroken sheet of yellow when in flower in June, Were it not for its being beloved by the green fly, the Belgian honeysuckle would be in better de- mand than it is. It is nearer the well-known wood- bine honeysuckle of England than any other sort, being sweet-scented and of like habit of growth. Magnolia glauca will grow on ground too wet for many things, yet it seems well at home in ordinary situations on a lawn where the soil is deep. It needs a transplanting often to make another removal successful, and a good pruning always at such times. Wistaria chinensis, the Chinese wistaria, grows so readil.v from seeds that there is no need of layering it for the purpose of increase, as some do. The com- plaint that some seedlings are of a lighter hue than others must come from hybridization, the different species often growing side by side with these the seeds are gathered from. If newly planted trees and shrubs can be tided over the early Summer months they are usually secure. Besides pruning and watering, a heavy mulching of short grass is a great help to them. If they but huUl a few leaves the first season it is sufficient. Mulberries from Seed. As the silk worm indtistry is still progressing in some cities there are yet calls for the leaves of the mulberry on which to feed the worms. The mul- berry used is the common white, Morus alba, but no doubt the Russian and the japonica are as good for the purpose, as both are supposedly but varieties of the alba. The ladies of the Silk Culture Associa- tion, which existed a few years ago. were advised to have two sets of trees, picking froin one set one year and the other the next. Continual picking of the leaves weakens trees greatly, hence the desira- bility of having two sets, one set to be allowed to grow at will every other year. And if some time before Spring the bushes were severely pruned the ditions it rarely meets with in cultivation. As it grows wild in this vicinity it is always on the slope of hills that are covered with trees and .shrubs. The soil, like that of all forests, is on the surface de- cayed leaves and loam. Although some sunlight reaches them in the course of the day, not a great deal does. It is found here along hills which en- close the Wissahickon Creek. This creek runs north and south, and although the plant may grow on the western side of the creek all of them I know of are on the eastern .side; and as the plants extend for many miles along the length of the hill, it appears reasonable to think there is some prefer- ence for that side on the part of the plants. I think it without question that if plants were dug up with a large ball of soil, missing none of their roots, and were set in a position as similar as possible to the one described, there would be no risk of their not growing. As proof that transplanting can be accomplished I have personally had success with the plants; and some years ago, in England, in Anthony Waterer's nurser.v, I saw a nice patch of arbutus thriving among his ".American plants," and others have iiad success with tlnm as well. Should a Nurseryman Guarantee His Trees? Some little time ago there appeared in The Flor- ists' Exchange an article under the above head from the pen of Mr. Hemming. The views as ex- pres.sed by him will be heartily endorsed by all who are acquainted with the subject. The request to replace dead stock is one of the most annoying features of the nurser.v business. This request near- ly always is made by those unacquainted with plant life. They purchase trees without any thought of Corylus Purpurea, Purple- l,eaved Hazel. young shoots which would follow would give large, luxuriant leaves. In the Western States, where trees are not plenti- ful and winds are strong, mulberries are used for windbreaks. They are planted close together, to grow up as a thicket, sometimes to protect catalpa groves, saving the leaves of the latter from being torn to pieces by the wind; and even near at home the trees are often put to use by planting them in a chicken yard, where they give shade to the fowls and furnish fruit, of which the birds make quick disposal. Mulberry seedlings are best raised when seeds are sown very soon after they ripen. They should be washed free of pulp and sown in the Fall. But if kept from becoming too dry through the Winter they may be sown in early Spring and fair success will follow. Osage orange belongs to the same natural order as the mulberry and can have its leaves fed to silk worms, but the silk is reported not as good as from the results of mulberry feedings. The paper mul- berry and the fig are in the same order of trees as the common mulberry. Transplanting Trailing Arbutus. Because srune difficulty has been experienced in the successful transplanting of the trailing arbutus. Epigsea repens, there is a popular fallacy that it cannot be transplanted. The chief reason why dif- ficulty has been met with is because there appear special conditions the plant requires, and these con- a possibility that some of them may die, and in their disappointment they approach the nurseryman with the idea in their minds that their loss is wholly through soine remissness of his. The intelligent buj'er knows there is some risk of loss, and he un- derstands he assumes that risk. It has been within the writer's experience to be asked by purchasers what per cent, of loss might be expected on what stoclt they were getting, and to find his questioners quite satisfied when told 5 per cent, or whatever the stock seemed to call for. There is some stock of which a seller could say that no loss need occur, other than that 5 per cent, might be looked for, all depending on what the stock is, and who planted and cared for it through the first season. There is no reason, as Mr. Hemming says, why a nurseryman should not insure a lot of stock if he so desires, just as an insurance company would do. But the rule of the trade does not call for any insurance, being in this way on a par with all other lines of business. The care taken to give good trees and the expense of doing it as well as the expense of informing customers how to treat their trees in order to have success, costs the nurseryman as much as it would do to replace dead ones in ver" many cases. Look at the reading matter many catalogues contain bear- ing on this very subject of proper treatment of purchased trees: and in addition to this some estab- lishments issue little booklets gotten up expressly to convey such information to intending purchasers. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 326 The Plorists' Exchange AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES. For Varieties and Prices, see Adv. in issue of February, loth, page i66. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, n.j. Ifentlon The Florists* Bxchan^e when wrtUng. SHADE TREES EVEBGRGENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In fact everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY SXATB NVRSBRIBS, PiORTH ABINGXON , MASS UentJoD the Florists* Bxcbanffe when writing. F. & F. NURSERIES to-^er"'" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment Trade catalogue SPRIN6FIELD NEWJERSEY Mptilmn The Flnrfpt's F.Tfhqnee when writing. i> The SHREWSBURY NURSERIES! EATONTOWN, N. J. | 0„er a weu^ grown QRNAMENTAL STOCK S • Write tor wholesale trade-list. • Uentlon Hie Florists* BxcbsDge when writing. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OnrDescrlptiveCatalogae of American Seeds and Plants is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tr« e Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, G A Uentlon the Florists' Etxcbanjre wben writing. i!!iO,000 Galllonla Pnvel 100 $2.00 1.75 1.00 1.25 2.0O 1.50 lto3 aots $0.40 .35 .30 .30 .30 .30 .50 W .-..$0.30 irly .30 30 30 30 100 .$3.60 - 3.60 . 5.00 . 4.00 . 6,00 . 6.00 1000 2 '■ 2-2i ft.. 4-8 branches 15.00 2 " 2-2Ht.. 2-4braDche8 <*00 3 " 2-2i ft., 6-10 branches 18.00 3 " 18-24 ins.. 5-8 branches.. 12 00 4 ■' Tree form. 3-5 ft.. 25c. each. IfAUthe above have been cut back and transplanted— fine stock. 800,000 Asparagus R 2 years. Palmetto, strong 2 " Conover's Colossal 1 " Palmetto 1 ■• Conover's 1 " Barr's Mammoth 1 " Donald's Ehnira 1 " Giant Argenteuil.... times $3.00 2.75 2.60 2.50 2.50 2.50 350 Strawberrv Plants 100 1000 Gaudy $0.40 $3.00 Clyde Buback. 40 3.00 Michel's El New Home 40 3.00 Fairfield ... Glen Mary 30 2.60 Haverland Brandywine 30 2.50 Excelsior.. Term ProMc... .30 2.25 Miscellaneous Althjea. 2-3 ft.. 4-8 branches. 5 1000 $2.'i5 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.'25 1000 $30 00 Hall's .lapan Honeysuckle. 3 years.. Bignonia Radicans, 4 years Deutzia Crenata. 4-5 ft., fl.pl 30.00 40.00 Spiraa Billardii. 4-6 ft Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Uentlon the Florists' Bxchange wben writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. P.O. No. I. Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAKD NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES moderate: Uentlon the Florists* Bxchange when writing. A LARGE STOCK OF Bcrbcris Thunbcr^ii and Ro$a Ru^osa For hedge work, several sizes, don't miss it, Catalogue sent. Also «0,000 Hardy Ferns in stock for dark, shady places where other plants will not grow. Edward Gillett 5outK^vicH» Mass. Mention the FLorlsta* Exchange when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Orenata (japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. Sets t70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 cts 100.00 260.000 BuxuB susrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts. 88.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. SEABROOK, N. H. Uentlon the Florists' Bxctasnge when writing. Hoiiaoii Mm M A»k for Our Catalogue. It ivlll interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.S2S' Uentlon the Florists* Blxchange when writing. KOSTER & CO, ^Ts^r\^ BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES, EU. Catalogue free on demand. lientlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Baby Ramblers, ImmeDse Stock of 2"^ in. Pots, $7.00 per 100 3 " " lo.co " 100 Field grown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Qrown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. NV. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing^ CRIMSON RAMBLER, No. 1. tS.OO per 100; XXX heavy, $10,00 per 100. DOROTBY PERKINS, S7.00 per 100. HYBRID PEBPETUADS. »9.00 to $10.00 per 100. Special rates on large lota. CALIFORNU PRIVET, Bushy, Transplanted Stock 2 to 3 feet, $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. 18 to 3t Inches, $2.60 per ICO; $16.00 per 1000. TWO YEARS OLD FIELD-CROWN Hydrangea Panlculata Grandlflora standards, 4 to 6 teet, XSX, $16.00 per 100; 3;j to 6 teet, $13,60 per 100. BuBh'torm, 3 to 4 teet, bushy, $8,60 per 100. Special rates on large lots. Let us price four general wants In Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Climbing Vines, etc Send for Wholesale Price List. Use printed stationery. We send it only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention the Florists* BxChange when writing. C AN N AS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Mention the Florists' Etxchange when writing. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. SUCCESSOR TO ELMER CONINE, STRATFORD, CONN, Established 11 years. —HAVE FOR SALE 1500 Austrian and Scotch Pines for immediate effect, ranging from 3 to s ft. in height. 3 times transplanted. Root pruned. Well furnished. Grown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of them Specimens. X(» Better in This Country. Come and pick them out. Also General Nursery Stock. These far excell the White Pine for Landscape Effect. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^ Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start with the largest stock that can be secured ! It takes over * t\A/enty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. ♦ \Ue do the long >valtlng — thus enabling you to secure trees andshrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price l-ist Now Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES «^'^""" ""' Philadeltihia, Pa. L. WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Successor to FRANK ELMER CONINE STRATFORD XT- GENERAL NURSERY 5TOCK. Established 11 Years. You make no mistake to try our Stock. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1906 100 '»4oOLDCOLONVIIOII$tBIES Crataegus Amoldlana 4.6 ft. $12.00 Crataegus Crus-Kalii 3-« ft. 10.00 Crataegus mollis 2.4 ft. 8.00 Forsythia Fortunei 3-4 ft. 8.00 Viburnum molle 2-3 ft. 10.00 Viburnum opulus 12-18 In. 6.00 Viburnum venosum 13-18 In. 8.00 Trade list now ready. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth. Mass Uentiaa The Florists' Bzchanc* wben writlix, XMIMOON COMPANY Tor j TREES, SnRLBS, VINES Your ) and SMALL FRUITS Iieacrlptlve lUuBtTftted Catalo^ne Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. Morrlsvllle. ta. UeDtloQ the Florists* Exchange when writing. March 17, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 327 Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the Country standard varieties in unlimited quantity. New and rare , , , , , J „, •-■v/i. i.iiw w'wutii.i J . varieties in great assortment. Quality of stoclt of our usual well-linown liigh standard. Size of plants correct to give the best and quickest results Many planters not thoroughly familiar with tliis class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give sati.sfaetory returns the first season This, in most instances, Is a niistalie. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every i-jise, give quicljer and better returns than the l>e8t so-called "field clumps '' that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in this list is described as being 3, i or 5-inch pots. This does not neeessarilv mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and potted up during the Fall and early Winter months and such stock can be planted, even late in the Spring, with practically no loss, which, in the case of clumps, is often quite serious. FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST VARIETIES MARKED "^ ARE SUITABLE TO CUT Acanthus Mollis, 4-In. pots I Latifolius, 4-In. pots 'Achillea Filipendulina. 4-ln. pota Millefolium Roseum. 3-in. pots.. *The Pearl. 3-iD. puts Aconitum Fisherii. Strong Autumnale. Strong Lycoctonum. Strong Napellua. Strong Napellus. Bicolor. Strong Adonis Pyrenaica. Strong Vernalis, Strong Agrostemma Coronaria. 4-ln. pots. Flos Jovis, 3-In. pots *Anthericum Liliastriun. Strong.. *LiIliago. Strong Ajuga Reptana Variegata. 3-iD. liuts Genevensis. 3-ln. pots *Alyssum SaxatUe Compacta. 3-ln. ixjts Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. •Anemone Japonica. A fine stock, nut of the usual winter killed sort frequently sent out, but vigorous growing plants from 3-in. pots •Anemone Japonica. Semi-double, rosy carmine •Alba. Large, pure white.... •Prince Henry. New double, deep pink •Queen Charlotte. Semi-double La France pink, the finest of Per Per doz. 100 11.25 $10.00 1.23 lO.OO .75 6.00 .73 6.00 .75 5.00 1.25 10.00 1.25 10.00 1.23 10.00 1.25 lO.OO 1.25 10.00 1.2S 10.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 5.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 all •Rosea Superba. Silvery rose.. •Whirlwind. Grand double-white Anemone Pennsylvanica. 3-ln. pots Sylvestris. 3-ln. pots Eliza Fellman Pulsatilla. 3-in. pots Anthemis Tinctoria Kelwayii, 3-ln. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots Pallida. 3-In. pots Aquilegias Caryophilloides, Chrysan- tha, Chrysantha Alba, Calif ur- nian Hybrids, Grandiflora, Skia- neri and Vulgaris Flore Plena. Strong; 4-ln. pots Coerulea and Canadensis. 3-ln. pots •Arabis Alpina. 3-ln. pots........ •Flore Plena. 3-ln. pots Armeria Maritima Alba. 3-in. pots Splendens. 3-in. pots Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong.... Purshiana. 4-ln. pots Stellariana. 3-In. pots •Asclepias Tuberoaa. Strong one- year-«_>Id roots •Asters. Hardy Alpine varieties. 3-in. pots •Asters. Hardy Michaelmas varie- ties as under, 3-ln. pots. Amellus Elegans. Deep bluish violet. 1% feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 Inches. Airship. Pure white. August and September. 2 Vj feet. Chapmani. Light ageratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pale heliotrope. 3 feet Datschi. Pure white. 3 feet. F. "W. Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formosissima. Bright violet. 3 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Pale lilac, very frof. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright vlnlet purple. 4 feet. Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 feet. Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope, large flowers. 4 feet. Snowflake Very free, pure white. 18 inches. St. Brigid. White tinted lilac. 31/^ feet. Thos. S. Ware. Lilac mauve. 3i/„ feet. Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet color. 4 feet. Trinennis. Rich violet purple. 2i,<, feet. White Queen. Large white, very free. 4 feet. *Aster Grandiflorus. Scarce: larce il..iv.>riii;: Astrantia Major. 4-In, pots .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 G.OO .75 6.00 .75 e.oo .75 6.00 1.50 10.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 5.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.O0 .00 8.00 2.00 1.50 16.00 12.00 Per doz. Baptisia Australis. Strong clumps l.OO Tinctoria. Strung clumps l.OO Bocconia Cordata. Strong roots... .75. *Boltonia Asteroides. ^-In. pots.. .75 *Latisquama. 4-in. pots 75 Bellis. White and pluk. Strong plants 50 Callirhoe Involvcrata. 3-in. pots.. 1.00 Campanula Carpatica. Blue. 4-in. pots 75 White. 4-ln. pots 75 Grandis. 3-in. pots 1.00 Grossekii. 4-in. pots 75 Persicifolia. 3-in. pots 75 Alba. 3-in. pots 75 *Gigantea Moerlieimi. New; 3-In. pots :,25 'Pyramidalis. Strong 1-year-old plants 1.00 1.00 75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 pots 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .73 .76 .75 .75 1.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 l.OO 1.00 1.00 .75 .60 Punctata. 4-in. pots Rapunculoides. 4-in. pots. Trachelium. 4-in. pots.... Alliaraefolia. 3-in. pots.. Giomerata. 3-ln. pots.... Alba. 3-in. pots Latifolia Macrantha. 3-in. Lactiflora. 4-in. pots Media. Double (Canterbury Bell) Single (Canterbury Bell) Calimeris Incisa. 3-ln. pots ♦Caryopteris Maatacanthus. 3-in. P'ltH Cassia Marylandica. Strong. 1-year old Catananclie Coerulea. 3-In. pots.. Cerastium Tomentosum. 3-in. pots •Centaurea Dealbata. 4-ln. pots.. *Montana Alba. 4-in. pots •Rubra. 4-in. pots "Violetta. 4-in. pots "Cephalaria Alpina. 4-in. pots Chelone Lyonii. 3-in. pots Obiiqua Alba. 4-in. pota •Chrysanthemum Maxunum Tri- umph. 4.in. pots ♦Burbank's Shasta Daisy. 3-in. pots *Burbank's New Shasta Daisies. Alaska. California and West- ralia. 3-in. pots 1.50 •Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompone. In varlotv ^0 •Cimicifutra Acerinum. Strong roots 2.00 •Dahurica. Strong roots 2.00 •Racemosa. Strong roots l.OO •Simplex. Strong roots 3.50 'Clematis Davidiana. Strong, one- year .7.1 Integrifolia. Strong. two-ve»r.. 1.25 •Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. Strung: Iienvy. 4. in. pots 75 •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rare. strong plants 2. 00 •Chinensis. Blue. Strong plants .73 white. Strong plants 75 •Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong . '''nn's 1.60 •Formosum. The most popular. Strong plants 75 •Hvbridum. In choice mixture 75 •.Six fine named sorts 2 50 •Sulphureum. Strong plants 1.50 •Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet Wil- liam). Large clumps 75 Strong 4-in. pots 60 •Latifolius Atrococcineus. 4-in pota 75 •Dictimnus Fraxinella Alba. Strong C'iin'-'! 1.25 *Rubra. Strong plants 1.00 Dielytra Spectabiiis. Strong clumps .75 Formosa. Strong. 4-in. pots.... 1.00 •Digitalis Ambigua or Grandiflora, Strong 3-in. pots •Gloxiniflora. Strong 4-in. pots.. •Lanata. Strong 3-in. pots •Doronicum Caucasicum, Strong 3 in. pfits •Exceisum, Strong 3-ln. pots....' •Echinops Ritro. Strong 4-ln. pots 1.00 Sphaerocephalus. Strong 4-ln. pots 1.00 Epimediums in variety. Strong plants ' 1.50 •Eryngium Amethystinum. Strong 4-in. pots 1.50 •Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus. 3- .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 lu. pots ijots •GlabeHus. 3-in. pots.. •Giaucus. 3-ln. pots... •Speciosus. 3-iu. pots.. •Eupatorium Ageratoides. 3-ln. •Coelestinum. 3-in. pots •Euphorbia Coroliata. 3-10. pots.. 'Feverfew Little Gem. 214-ln. pots Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily). Strong roots •Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily). Strong roots 1.00 Undulata Media Picta (Varie- gated). Strong roots 7.5 •Gaiilardia Grandiflora. 4-iu. pots, . .73 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .60 .60 .60 Per 100 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 «.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 16.00 15.00 8.00 25.00 6.00 10.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 Per Per d.iz. 100 Geranium Sanguineum. 4-in. p.it3 .75 6.00 Album. 4-ln. pots. .73 e.oo Geum m variety. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Glechoma Variegata. 3-in. pots.. .75 0.00 •Gypsophilla Paniculata. Strong .75 6.00 •Fl pi. New 2 6'> 1.00 Acutifolia. Strong plants 8.00 Cerastioides. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 •Helenium Autumnale Superba. 4 in. pots 1.00 s.oo •Grandicephalum Striatum. 3-in pots .75 6.00 •Hoopesii. 4-in. pots 1,00 8.00 •Pumilum. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 •Magniflcum. 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 •Helianthus Davidiana ,75 6.00 .75 .75 6,00 'Multiflorus fl. pi 6,00 .73 .75 .75 .75 6,00 6.00 •Meteor 6.00 •Miss Melliah 6.00 •Soleil d'Or .75 .75 6.00 8.00 •Heliopsis Pitcberianus. 4-in. pots .75 6.00 1.00 1.00 6.00 •Scaber Major. 4-in. pots 8,00 HemerocaliB Dumortieri. 4. in. pots .75 6.00 Fulva. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 Flava. 4-in. pots .75 6.00 Kwanso tl. pi. 5-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Middendorfl. 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Thunbergi. 4-In. pots 1.00 8.00 Aurantiaca. 5-in. pots 3.50 Major. 5-in. pots 3.50 Hesperis Matronalis. 4-in. pots.... .75 8.00 Heuchera Alba. 3-in. pots .75 6.00 •Sanguinea. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Hibiscus Militaris. Strong .75 6,00 .75 6,00 Oimson Eye. Strong .75 6.00 •Hollyhocks, Double, one-year-old to color 1.25 10.00 •Double, one-year-old, mixture,. 1.00 8.00 Single, one-year-old, mixture 1.00 8.00 Allegheny, one-vear-old, mixture 1.00 8.00 •Hypericum Moserianum. 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 •Iberis. •Sempervirens. 3-In. pots .75 8.00 •Incarvillea Delavayi. Heavy, 3 1.50 12.00 ^Japanese Iris. 20 choice named va rieties 1.50 1.00 10.00 •Choicest mixed 8.00 •Iris Germanica. 12 finest named.. .75 6.00 .50 1.00 1.00 1.50 •Pumila Hybrida. 4 varieties.. 12.00 Liatris. 4 cht3 Saponaria Ocymoidea Splendens, 4-In Caucascia 9. pi. 4-in. pots Saxifraga Crassifolia in variety 4-iu. pots In mixture. 4-in. pots Pyramidalis. 4.ln. pots Umbrosa. 3-in. pots •Scabiosa Caucasica. 3-in. pots... Sedum Spectabiiis. 4-In. pots Spurium. 4-iu. pots Coccineum. 4. In. pots Creeping, in variety. 4-in. pots. Senecio Pulcher. 3-ln. pots Doronicum. 4-In. pots •Shortia Galacifolia. 4-in. pots.. •Solidago Rigidus. 4-ln, pots.... •Canadensis. 4-in. pots •Spiraea Aruncus Eneiffi. 4-ln. pots 3.60 •Aruncus. Clumps 1,00 •Chinensis. Clumps 1.25 •Filipendulina fl. pi. 4-in. pots.. .75 •Gigantea. Clumps 1,25 •Paimata. •Elegans. 4-ln. pots •Ulmaria. 4. In. pots •Fl, pi. 4-ln. pots •Venuata. 4-ln. pots Symphitum Asperimum Variegatura. Strong plants 1.50 •Statice Eximia^ 4-ln. pots 75 •Gmelini. 4-in. pots 75 •Latifolia. 4-In. pots 75 •Stokesia Cyanea. 3-ln. pots 75 •Thalictrum Adiantifolia. 4-in. pots 1.00 •Aquilegiafolia Alba. 4-ln. pots. 2.00 •Atropurpureum. 4-ln. pots., •Roseum. 4-ln. pots Minus. 4-In. pots Glaucum. 4-iu. pots Thermopsis Fabacea. 4-In. pots... Tricyrtis Hirta. 5-in. pots •Trellius Aurantiacus. 4-in. pots. •Europaeus. 4-in. pots •Japonicus Excelsior. 4-in. pots. •Orange Globe. 4-In. pots •Tritomas. An immense stock strong plants. Pfitzeri. Per 1.000. $50.00 l.OO Uvaria Grandiflora. Per 1,000. $50.00 1.00 Coralina 1.00 Obelisque 1,50 Quartiniana 6,00 R, Wilson Kerr 5,00 •Valeriana Coccinea, 4. In. pots.,. 1.00 •Alba. 4-ln. pots 1.00 •Offlcinalis. 4-In. pots l.OO Veronica Incana. 3-ln. pots 75 Longifolia Subseasilis. 3-in. pots 1.50 Maritima. S-in. pots 75 Prostrata. 3-in. pots 1.00 Pectinata. 3-In. pots 1.00 Rosea. 3-In. pots 1.00 Rupestris. 3-in. pots 1.00 Spicata. 4-in. pots 1.00 Virginica. 4-in. pots 1.00 Viola Comuta or Tufted Fansies, in 4 colors 50 Violet, Hardy Double Russian. 2',4 in. pots 60 Wallflowers, 4-in, pots 1.00 Yucca Filamentosa. 2-year-old.... 1.23 .75 .75 .73 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.25 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.50 2.00 Per 100 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 s.oo 8.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 18.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6,00 8,00 6,00 15.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 18.00 16.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 S.OO 10.00 HENRY n. DREBR. 714 ehestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 328 The Florists' Exchange A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. ROSES. Wo have always male a specialty of roses, both grafted and own root. In fact, we were the first to Introduce In this country, Tea roses grafted on manetti stock. Much of our grafting Is done to order, and lor that reason we aak our customers to notify us as earlp as possible of their wants, that we may reserve for them satisfactory stock. We began grafting In December, and are prepared to book orders now. It is an undoubted fact that the plauts grafted earlier are the best. Grafted Stock, From 2)^ inch Pots. K:it.I*ARI»«KV. J20perl00; $150 per 1,000. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1,000. Bosallnd Orr £nglish. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1.000. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2 Inch pots. Klllarney. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000 Standard Ivory. Franz Deeeren Bridesmaid Bride. Kaiserin An|;u8ta Victoria. Meteor La Detroit. Liberty. $20.00 per 100. regardless of number ordered. Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. 2s Inch pote, very fine plants, repotted from Rosalind Orr Knglish. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Varieties. Souvenir du President Garnot. Qladani Holste. Madame Caroline Testout Golden Gate Mrs. Plerpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2V4 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100; $120.uO per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2'^* inch pots $5.00 per 100: $46.00 per l.OOO. American Beaaty. On own roots, from 2^4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000; 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2 '4 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Mme Norbert Levavasseur. (The Baby Rambler. ) An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2}^ inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen ; $17.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. Mention The Florists' CARNATIONS. we offer these special prices, from this date on Carnation rooted cuttings guaranteed first- class stock, ot the following choice varieties. WHITE Queen Loaine. The most profitable carnation we have ever grown. $2.00 a 100 ; $18.00 a 1000. White Lavrson. »3 BO per 100; $30.00 per 1000 Lady Bountiful. $t.00 per lOO; $35.00 per lOOO. PINK Enchantress. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per lOQO. Fair Maid. 12.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. I.aTCson. J2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Nelson Fisher, $4.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per ICOO. CRIMSON Got. Roosevelt. $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Octoroon. $6.00 per 100; $t0.00 per 1000. Dahelm. $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SCARLET Red Lawson. Ours is a much better scarlet than is usually sold for Red Lawson. f6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. VARIEGATED. Mrs. M. A. Patten. $3.00 a 100; $26.00 a 1000- Variegated Lawson. $6.00 a 100 ; $60.00 a 1000- Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Oahuzac. Merstham Yellow. Pink. Marlon Neivell. All mid-season. From 2.^ in. pots, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2V4 In. pota, $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1(00. Rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Wbite. Early— George 8. Kalb. Polly Rose, wlllowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mrs. H. Robinson. Nlveus, Alice Byron. Late— Mrs. McArthur. W. H. Ohadwick. Pink. Earlv— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink. Ivory, J. K. Shaw. Adela Mrs. Perrln, A J. Balfour. Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Llger. Late — Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Yellow. Early— Monrovia. Mld-Seaeon.— G, Pitcher, Col D. Appleton, Golden Gate, Late— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. Rleman. Red. OuUtngfordll. Bronze. Rate Broomhead. THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Stratford, Conn. SELL RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK. Mention The i'Morists Established M Years ALL KINDS. FILL LATE ORDERS. RKcbange when writing. SHRUBBERY SPECIAL OFFER TO CL05E OUT 66 Taniarix,4 toSfeet 15 cents each. 50 AVelgela, rosea, 2 fi^et. 8 " 60 " " 3 ft-et 10 20 " varieRated leaf, 3ft.l0 " 100 " mixed 8 100 CalycantliuB, sweet-scented, 3 to 6f eet 7 " 60 Dentzla Gracilis, strong 6 " 60 " Crenata, 3 to 5 feet , 7 " 30 " " pInk.3to5ft 7 " 15 " Pride of Rochester, 3 to 4feet G 100 Forsythla, 2 to 5 feet fl 50 Honeysuckle, upright, white. 4 to 6 feet 10 70 Honeysuckle, nprlght, red. 4 to 6 feet 10 " 100 Honeysuckle, upright, red, IH to 2 feet 6 " 100 JapanQulncetred,l^uto2feet,lu " 50 Jessamine, yellow 10 " 10<^t Kerria .iaponlca, 2 feet 8 *' 50 Magnolia, red, bushy, 1]^ to 2 feet 10 100 Syringa coronarius, 2 to4 ft. . S '* 76 Spiraea Reevesii, 2 feet ...6 " 60 ■' " 4f6et 10 200 " Bnnialda alba S 100 ■• " rosea 8 75 Snowball, (common* 1 to 2 feet. 6 " 100 *' ■' 3 to 4 feet 10 26 " ** 4 toe feet. 16 '• 25 Wistaria, blue, strong 8 " 25 " " extra strong lu " 200 Akebia Quinata, small 6 " 50 Columbine, strong clumps 6 " 100 Flatycodon, blue, strong clumps... & " 25 Rhus cotlnus, 4 to 5 feet IS 100 Privet, 3 to 4 feet 5 We offer the ab ive stock to clean out our Nursery busInesB, at the price quoted, providing that not leas ;tban 10 of any one variety Is taken. and not less than 100 Ih taken in an order, will make a special price to clean out. Cash with order, R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. MentloD The FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnR. Large specimen Trees. Nor-way Maple 2% to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, 21^ to 3 in. Horse Che8tnut,2i/,to3% in Carolina Poplar, l% & 2 in. Hemlock Spruce, i to 6 feet Write f'lr prieos. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. Formerly of Keene i Foulk, Flushing, L. I. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. WE HAVE A FEW SETS OF OUR Gaiiiiiji ol Floe SDeciHs left, which we will send by express for $6.00 per set. There are 112 subjects, each printed on fine paper, and the set as a whole, constitutes the finest pictorial album of trees and shrubs that has ever been gotten together. Many have saved these supplements as they have appeared In The Flobists' exchange, and this offer Is made for the benefit of those who failed to do so. Address GALLERY OF FINE SPECIMENS THE FI,ORISTS' EXCHANGE 2 Snane St., New York Uentlon Tlie Florists* Ezcbsnge wben wrltlog. aim KILPIIH LBTIFOLIH. The largest and best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Kalmlas in America, foliage perfection Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had anywhere in the United States; large orders especially desrled. Write For Wholesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PEITERSON NURSEIRY 605 W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO. ILL Mention the Florists' Bichanee when writing. OAK QROVE NURSERIES. 190.-> Crop. Asparagus, plnmoBUB nanus seed. Lath house grown. Si-i'i iier 1000. Smilax sect! $l.i5 per lb. Canna seed, Crnzy's mix Sl.OO per lb. i'lish with iiriier, E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. Mention The Florists* Eschantre when wrltlnj?. 75,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVETS 3 years, 3 to 4 feet 10 to 15 branches $18.00 per 1000 iyears. 4to 6 feetforimmedlateeffect$25.00 per lOCO Lighter grade, 3 years. $14.00 por 1000. SELECTED &FBCIMENS, will make Am- balls in^ne Beason, $5.00 per 100. Packmg free. <'a8h please. JAMES AMBACHEIR.. West End New Jersey. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Mention the Plorlsta" Exchange when writing. Trouble with Fruit Trees. (64) I am sending you under separ- ate cover specimen twigs cut from pear and plum trees — the smaller from the plum. The trees grow vigorously and are strong, sturdy and fruitful. They are on a cold north exposure, in IS inches of good soil on a clay bottom, which has been fertilized heavily, quite .a share being hen manure. Out of four plum trees only one biought fruit to perfection last sea- son: others ceased to mature when two-thirds grown. The bark on the twigs does not look normal to me, though to an experienced eye it may look all right. Cherry trees seem to thrive in the same location, as do also peaches and some of the pears. Seckel appears all right as does Anjou. The trouble seems to be main- ly with the Bartlett. Any light you can throw on the source of the trouble, or any remedy you might suggest would be thankfully received and ap- preciated. E. B. D. — The twigs are so covered with San Jose scale that it is a wonder the trees are alive. Tou should spray them at once with the lime, sulphur and salt mixture, and again just be- fore the buds burst. The formula for the mixture is as follows: Use 20 pounds lime, l,"i pounds sul- phur, 5 pounds salt. In an iron ket- tle, heat a few pailfuls of water to near the boiling point, then add the lime, stir it up and add the sulphur; again stir it and boil for 30 minutes, then add the salt. Then strain It, and add 50 gallons of water, when it is ready for use. Another way, said to be as good, is to place the lime In a barrel, pour boiling water on it to slake it, add the sulphur, and cover the mouth of the barrel tight. When well slaked, add the salt, pour in the 50 gallons of water, strain, and it is ready for use. Any quantity, large or small, can be made, keeping in mind the proportion of each article to use. The kerosene emulsion which can be had from most large seed dealers, is also effective: some prefer it. The fruit of the plums may drop from various causes. It may be from the curcullo in the fruit, from lack of vigor in the trees, or from rot. We could not say what the trouble comes from. If you can send us some of the fallen pluin fruit another year, we would be pleased to examine It for you. The scale seriously impairs the vi- tality of trees, and no douibt some of vour trouble is caused by it. J. M. Carnations (or Pot Culture. (66) Can you name to me a tew carnations of the different colors best suited for pots for Spring sales, those that are short and stocky. E. V. B. — The following varieties, when grown in the field during the Summer, potted up late in the Fall and win- tered in a very cool house or in a well- protected frame, all turn out to be fine stocky potted carnations for Spring sales: Estelle, America and Cardinal, red; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, pink: Harry Fenn. crimson; Lieu- tenant Peary and White Lawson, white: Prosperity and Variegated Lawson, variegated. Any dwarf and compact sorts, especially all those with broad, dark, bluish-green and thinly set foliage, are good for pot culture. Those with a grass-like, dense foliage of a light color are of little account for pots. Of bedding carnations Dwarf Vienna and Grenadin are most excel- lent types for pot culture. These are sown in the Spring, planted in the field, potted up in October, and win- tered in a frame, not minding con- siderable freezing. The following Spring they are ready for business, sending up countless sturdy stemmed, good-sized blocnis. F. W. TIMME. Wiring a Grapery. (67) What Is about the right dis- tance to wire a grape house, that is from wire to wire, which will even- tually be the distance from spur to spur of the future vines. I have seen vine leaves very much burned in Sum- mer, and was thinking probably the vines were too near the glass, and not the right distance apart. Mass. INQUIRER. — The most satisfactory way to wire a grapery Is to have the wires up and down the house, especially If it Is an up-to-date iron frame structure. In the first place, have stout galvan- ized iron eyes, 20 inches long; they can be screwed Into the angle Iron about a foot apart, or, say eight wires to the sash. Take for instance, a span roof grapery, say 25 feet wide and of the usual height. This will re- quire about 10 eyes fcr each wire; first secure the wire to the sill plate, then pass the wire through the eyes and down the other side, also secure to the sill plate. This is a handy way to have the wires for bringing down the shoots, providing there are 8 wires for each sash, planting the vines four feet apart, or two canes to the sash on each side. Nothing is gained by planting closer. The aim should be to have enough foliage to cover nicely without crowding, that is to say, when the vines are established, spurs should be about one foot apart. You are quite right in regard to grape vines burning when too near the glass. In this country with our hot Summers, there should be space for a circulation of air. This holds particularly good in the case of Mus- cat grapes, as they are more subject to burning than any others. But hav- ing your screw eyes. 20 inches, secured to the angle iron, this will bring your vines very near 22 inches from the glass, which would allow ot a nice cir- culation between the foliage and the glass. WM. TURNER. March 17, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 329 Bassett & Washburn LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akers H R 348 Jac.bs S & Sous 351 Allen W S Co 345 Jennings B E 342 Allen J K 345 Johnson & Stokes .. .323 Ambaclier James . .328 Johnson Heating Co. 351 Andersen & Christensen Jones H T 32G . J 337 Kasting W F . .'. 346 Andorra Nurseries.. 326 Katzenstein & Co ...326 Aschmaun G 342 Kay W H Co 14<) ^aX"j^°..*.^?!.:i?Sf„V, ::::::| 33T Koster & Co 326 ' oqn '■'"■"S'^'''"'"' L J 34S Baudlsch & Hummel 342 l^j.'^^l^.^'" .^'g ■•■■359 Bay State Nurs . . . . 326 ^^^g^^^ ^j^" « ■ ■ ■ ■3^i; Bayersdorfer H & Co J^;.' ^ ^""<^» ■■■-- Beaeh James B . .. .339 Jf "^J.-I^^,^ H ......345 Beaven E A g^gLarchmont Nurseries Becker William . . . .342 Lawritzen 0 ^S ^^^rH^'k-do-JisES-Co-ii ST^ i-y^ \-£rPi -\ ■ P Bertanzel O P 339 ^"',?„,f .I)""^"" Co.352 Black Chas 343 ^^'^°^ ^^ " H 350 ^!urt^^,iaie-:::1^i-nWo-::: E=^urVb-;:::M?™-^|:::::g Breltmeyer's Sods J 347 ? ^^f"?'' CJV .....347 Br„wn E & Co ■ ■ • -326 J^^^J^^^Jf Wm E ..346 Bl.-rng-'j'i •:::::: :ii ^^^^ f co . .323 Burpee W A Co ....322""^" "^"t Flower Eich ^a^fdwelTV-E Co-lso'^'""'-^ " sM Smpbell C H .'; . : :i? MmneapoUs Floral Co Chicago Rose Co . . .347 jj ,, . 331 Ch Ids J L 324 w . •* ■■■„■ 344 Chicago Cam Co . . .339 "''""S" ^ C Co ...351 Chinnick Wm J ....343?'°°'™'' °}i'"i^'"< --SSO Clans Mrs. John H .337 J"™ ^m H Co 326 Cohanzie Carn Co ..343"°'"^« ^"'^^^ & Nash Collins Thomas 348 «,,„„ , „■ ?^5 Conard & Jones . . . . 326 'i°?f & S'™" ■■■■322 Conine Nursery Co The 5?°'?' S ? f Co .. 322 p jj 3''6 Florists Board Connell B :'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. '.M3 .. ,. f J?"'!'' ■ • ■ -323 Cottage Gardens Co 321 Sj^ """J' P'""' Co .330 Cowp." A „oo Natural Guano Co ..349 6owee W'j sIsN'"'™ "^S Co ...349 Cowen-s Sons' ij':::. '350 ,'^.'f"<'," ^<^ Co 340 Crnig R &. Sons Cunningham J H Cut Flower Esch Daillodouze Bros 337 Ouwerkerk P. .326 .328 .343 .340 .328 Ci-owl Fern Co 348 2 , .""^^o o"""^ 2 Peckham S S . . t Penuofik S S . . g Petersun Nurs . Davis A B & Son ..339™''' "S' JV° ' ' ' 'If. Davis Bros 343™?. Market ■•■..346 Deamud Co J B . ■ ■ ■347 ^''-P^H Seed Co 323 Il,.hn C 344 P'"*^^ F O Co 350 Iienonden' h'& Son' ! 329 Pi"«™ ^ i* ^ ■ ■ ■3="';*? Uevine Specialty 00.348^""°" f , ? '^r.' ■■■?,¥, I.ickinson A Co ....322 ff^,™ "-Ba/ Co . . 351 Dictsch A Co 301 C "?"''« Cut Fl Co 346 Diller Caskey & Co. 352 S"'^"''l„n '^'^'' '^^ Dillon Ghouse M(g Co { '""b WilUam ....324 351 Foat Bros 323 Dillon J L 330-38 Jio'l^-ortfO C Co ..346 Dorner & Sons Co P 339 ""■« Culture Spawn Dreer Hy A 327-50 Co 322 Dumont & Co 346'" EH 330 Eaton H N 342 ,V « " ^i.' ' -.y ' i',' '^^ Ehhinger & Van Gross tJuaker City Machine 323 ^^ *'^*^ Edwards Folding Box Quldnick Ghouses ..338 qq 348 Rawliugs B I 343 Eichhoiz"H";;::::::338|'awsou w w co ..322 Elsele C 352 Raynor J I 34d Elizabeth Nursery Co J'^fd * Keller ....348 323 Reich V E 341 Elliott W & Sons .,322;'ei^to3, ■' $16 3to3« " $18 •< Standard, 4 to 5 feet, flne heads, $50 per 100. " 3 to 4 feet, sheared, $60 per 100. Am. Elms, 10 to 12 tt., flne trees, $30 per 100, $260 per 1000. Horse Cliestnut, 2 to iH cal. 8 to 10 feet, $76 per 100. " ■• 2H to 3 cul. specimen trees, $126 per 100. European Lindens, 2 to 2J^cal 10 to 12 feet, $75 per 101. Spiraea BlllarS to i}itt., " $8 per 100. Dentzia Gracilis, 2 year tor forcing, $6 per 100. Yncca Filamentopa, large blooming plants, $35 per 100. CARLNAN eiB»AM, TRCNTON, N. J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 330 The Plorists' Exchange The care of the young stock will naturally take up a great deal of our time now, but as there are still many weeks before planting time the old plants are not to be slighted. The supply of roses is now, or soon will be. greater than the demand; it becomes necessary, therefore, to keep the plants clear of mildew, as such stock brings but poor returns. In a small house an ordinary lantern, placed under a bench twice a week with a little sul- phur sprinkled on the top. will help to keep the foliage clean; but do not turn up the wick too high, a.s the sul- phur might ignite. In larger houses an oil stove can be used; this, how- ever, requires very careful handling, for should the .sulphur become ignited the plants would be ruined. To pre- vent this place a small quantity of sulphur in a heavy iron pan and allow it to melt, and while in this condition take a bellows and blow it on gently. A little water should be kept handy though, in case the sulphur should blaze. An inexperienced hand at this work should experiment a little out- doors before trying it in the rose house. It is a good preventive, and a house can be kept almost free of mil- dew by using this method. Larger places, however, are almost all sup- plied with steam heat, some of them only for this special purpose, and here all that is necessary is to paint the pipes once or twice a week, making a dab every few feet. Of course, these are only remedies; the chief cause of mildew is improper ventilation. The ventilators should be opened gradually, starting this time of the year with a crack at 62 degrees on clear days, adding ^A an inch more at 66, a littie more at 70, and in the after- noon the ventilators should be closed the same gradual way. Very many growers think that a few degrees one way or another will not make much difference; but it is principally by at- tending carefully to the temperature that mildew can be prevented. Tying is another very important matter now, frequently neglected as the Spring work increases: if neces- sary a litle extra help should be secured to keep things in order. The young plants that have been potted for some time, will soon need a shift; when the pots are pretty well filled with roots is the proper time- On no account should they be per- mitted to get pot-bound. On these our future success depends therefore keep them growing. If not ready for repotting, and the surface of the pots is covered with scum, they should be cleaned. A small piece of iron hoop in the hands of a bright boy will work wonders. Care should be taken, how- ever, not to bark the plants. When repotting drainage, should be pro- vided; potsherds, charcoal, or cinders of suitable size are used. Good drain- age can be secured by using the rough pieces of sod that are left when the soil is screened. The soil used in repotting should be the same as that employed in the benches, adding about a 4 inch potful of bone meal to an ordinary wheelbarrow load of soil. PENN. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY By ALEX. ^V^ALLACB Editor of The ploeists' exohanoe Tolls the Story of Scotland's Famous Monntaln Flower In Prose and Poetry. Full cloth, 280 pages, freely Illustrated, Including frontispiece in color. PRICE $ 1. 50, Postpaid Send for free Sample Pages and Eitracts from Reviews. \. T. DC Li Marc Plg.SPab. Co. Ltd. 4-« Duane Street, NIW YORK RICHMOND ROSE 2^4 In., V12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Kaiserin, A. Victoria, tl.OO per 100; $35.00 per II'OO, Variegated Lawson, R. C, $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. EnchantreBS. $9.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Qaeen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. let March Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention the PlorlstB* Exchange when writing. 20,000 American Beauty Rose Cuttings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ; American Beauty, 2}4 In., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; also 5000 one year old Beauty Rose Bushes, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. Will exchange above for Grafted Bridesmaids, Liberty and Richmond. THE WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES, Worcester, Mass. Mention The FlorlatH' Exchange whgn writing. ROSES S 1^ N p for o«f list of 2S inch and 4 Inch pots. STANDARD LINE OF GERANIUMS nnd general line of Miscellaneous Stock. See our ad. for March :^rd. Pansy Plants, extra fine strain, bud and bloom. $5.00 per 1000. Little Gem Feverfew, 2* incfi at $2. .50 per 100. The National PlantCo DAYTON, OHIO. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stoc1< for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to i feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Koses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK& HILL CO. "g.r Rochester. N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES First Class, early grafted Bride and Bridesmaid, on best English Stock. Prices, $J0.00 and $J2.00 per JOO. See Samples at STALL No. 52, «°^l«°Srfir^' No. I Park St. Montrose Greenhouses, MontrosB, - - Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wilting. KAISERIN ROSES •Very fine grafted Kaiserin for immediate delivery, out of 2 1-2 in. pots, ready to shift. — ^irrite for prices.— A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing. A Rose Number Our i.ssue ot Martli 31 will contain a full report of the Annual Convention and Exhibition oi the American Rose Society, to be lield in Bo.ston, Masy., March 23-25. Other interesting features eonuected witli Rose Culture will be presented in that number, which will be profusely illustrated. A splendid opportunity is therefore offered to all Rase Growers to make a special drive in the way of advertising their wares in that issue. No advance in Rates. ^^^ SEND IN YOtR **COPY" EARLY. -^ > »♦♦♦♦♦♦« »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i Richmond is^v, ED CUTTINGS Now Ready for Shipment. We have 10,000 plants to procure wood from PRICE, $7 per loo or $60 per 1000 GUARANTEED STRONG WELL ROOTED HEALTHY CUHlNGS ROOTED ROSE CCTTIMGS Per 100 Brides Sl-W Bridesmaids -' l.-'W Chatenay l.-'iO Per 100 Kaiserin S3. .50 Perles 3.50 .Mae.irthur 3..')0 La Detroit 3. .50 .American Beauty Plants ready April 1st in Hi in. pots, ner 100. $0.00 ; iier 1000. $.'iO.(Hl * BASSETT«( WASHBURN i 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO < "»♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦*♦»♦♦»»♦*»•♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦«< Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TOM FIELD THE NEW ROSE The Finest Sport of La France To Date A strong and vigorous grower ; bloom.s very large ; color, very dark pink. Awarded Certificate of rierit, Phiiadelpliia, November, 1904 READY MARCH 16 Price 3 inch pots, $20.00 per hundred. 2 inch pots, $15.00 per hundred. Stock limited. GEORGE FIELD, Wholesale Florist 3507 BRIGHTWOOD AVE. UeDtlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. WASHINGTON, D. C. 60,000 CRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING Extra Fine Healthy Plants. Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Rose Pots, $15.00 per 100. 3* ineh Pots, ,i;ls.0O per lOo. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots. Sln.CKi ptT lOO, :!i inch Pots. $].'., on per liKi. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES All our grafted Roses are from flowering wood grafted on Dickson's Irish disbudded manettl Stocks, and are now In exceptionally fine shape. Killarney, $15 per lOO; $150 per 1000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin .... $12 per lOO; $120 per 1000 To prevent dlsappolntnaent, ORDER NOW, as stock Is limited. Own Root Richmond Rose, $12 per 100. Killarney, $10 per lOO. RoDert seoti & son, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa. Mention The Floriata' Exohany when writlnc. RICHMOND Strong, Healthy Rooted Cuttings $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Out of 2'i In. pots, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per lOOO. C. A. "WORK, MADISON, NEW JKRSEY. UeDtloD The Florists* Exchange when wi-ltlng. ROSES Per 100 Wellesley, Ji inch $10.00 Richmond, 2^ inch 12.00 Brides, ) Maids, > 2i inch 3.50 Chalenay, ) S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I Uentlun the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing- I March 17. 190, $ 30.00 I 500 " " " " 125.00 I 1000 " " " " 200.00 I 5000 and ut>H'ard6, $175.00 1000 I ■ —-YOU WILL HAVE TO HURRY—- I ffi We want you to have some. It is not an experiment but has been proven to I be the best PINK ROSE YET INTRODUCED. ^ If in doubt as to its superior qualities write us and we will send you a list of j^ ffi reliable growers who have handled it. They can vouch for our statements. MINNEAPOLIS f FLORAL CO.i Read J. C. BAKER & CO.'S LETTER. Minneapolis Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn, lientlenien : — The sample of the New Rose, Kate Moultoii. iirrivcil in tine eondition. and although it had been on the road three days, was kept by us si'\ rial (lays longer. We aremuoh pleased with the fosc, ami will make every effort to lay in a stock at a future date. 'riiiinkiiif^ you for youFjvindness in this matter, we are yours truly, (JEci. C. B.\KER & John iVIunson, Proprietor Minneapolis, Minn. |'.©..©.»©.©©''Q©.'Q0©.0©©©'©.,© PMladelphla. Trade Notes. Although business in the cut flower line has not been so very brisk, yet flowers are not piling up in the wholesale hou.ses. While there are not any social affairs going on, the retail stores appear to be doing a good tran- sient trade, and shipping orders keep up very well at the wholesale estab- lishments. Chas. P. Poryzees is still in posses- sion of his store but the negotiations are yet under way. Mr. Poryzees has gained a very good reputation since he has been in the retail business; has bought first-class stock, and been good pay. A rumor got around that he was going to Europe but that has no foundation and if he sells out he will remain here to collect and pay all his bills. Bayersdorfer & Company are very busy. The Easter basket business has exceeded that of any pevious year. The steamer Menomne is now in with 180 cases of baskets for this firm, and the steamer Palanza is in with 160 cases of assorted goods, such as water- proof paper, cycas leaves, crepe paper, and moss wreaths. A delegation from this city went to Baltimore on Monday to attend the annual dinner of the Gardeners' Club of that city. John Westcott is back from his trip to Florida. The talk now is of sheeps- head fish, cocoanut palms and crotons growing outdoors. Visitors this week included Charles Feast, Baltimore; J. O. Harvey. Ijynchburg, Va.; J, B. Keller and W. Salter. Uochester, N. Y. Among the Growers. (lodfroy Asehmanii. who has made (luite a reputation in the plant trade, has his place in good shape and well stocked with Easter goods. His 3.000 pots of lilies are very fine and well budded. No more small bulbs, he says; "I will buy the best; there is nothing in buying the small ones." He is strong on azaleas in 6 and 7-inch pots. and. strange to "say. we saw' here 1,000 plants of Mme. VanderCruyssen, all well budded, as well as 3,000 plants of the best assorted varieties. These are now being shipped daily, and are in such condition that they can be brought in as desired. There are over SOO Hydrangea Otaksa in 6 and 7-inch pots," all in good condition— good foliage and well set with flowers. One house is filled with Spiraea Glad- stone— over SOO plants in 6 and 7-inch pots; one of the best lots seen in many years. Another house contains some 1200 cinerarias in 6-inch pots; the colors are well assorted, flowers large— evi- dently of a very good strain. A batch of Hydrangea Thomas Hogg in 6-inch pots is in very good shape; there are also some very good plants of Crimson Rambler roses in 7 and 8-inch pots. One side bench contained Begonia Ertordii in 4 and 5-inch pots, in full bloom— a very pretty sight. These should find ready buyers. In bulbous stock we noticed 3000 4- inch pots of hyacinths, all first size bulbs; also 3000 4-inch pots of tulip.-;, three bulbs to a pot. and over 4000 pots of narcissus. 5-inch pots, three bulbs to a pot. all in such condition that anyone buying now can bring them in as wanted. On the side benches are thousands of seedling plants for Spring trade, such a.s 2IMIII .Salvia Bonfire. Begonia Vernon, petutiias and nasturtiums. One side bench held 15.000 moonvines. with another crop in the seed bed ready to be potted. The packing de- partment is now very busy keeping up with orders, which are far ahead of last year's— proving that customers get good value and satisfaction for their money. DAVID RUST. LOWELL. MASS.— George W. Pat- ten, the well known florist, is seriously ill at a sanitarium in Dracut. to which place he was removed at the instance of Lowell lodge of Elks. He has had three shocks within a short time and it was deemed best to send him where special care would be afforded him. 36 UO 30.00 25.00 18.00 16.00 15.00 Carnations Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Llent. Peary. Cardinal tB.cO $50.00 bady Bountiful 4.00 White Law«on, NelHon Fisher 3. BO Ualieim Ethel Ward I ^qq KncliantresH. Prosperity ( Mrs.T W. Lawson The Queen... 2 50 I{ot*on Market, Maceo I 2 00 H«-Iba. Pink Armazindy i Queen I>owiHe 2. CO CRAFTED ROSES. FINi; .STOCK. KEADV NOW. Klrhmond, f 3.00 per duz.. t20.(,0 per 100, $176.00 per I'lOj. Ktllarney, t2.60 per doz., »I8.00 per 1(0, $160.00 per 1000. Killarney. 300 strong 2 year, $26.00 per 100. £toile Be France, $3.00 perdoz., $20.00 per 100. Kalaerln, Carnot, Uncle .John. Chatenay, $2.00 J. er ooz.. Sl'.UO per 100. Kriile. UridesMiBid, Gold.n Gate. Woot- ton, 2' I in. pots. $2.0)t jipr doz.. $12.00 per If 0. Chrysanthemums meo varieties. ROOTED CUTTINGS Bend for Uf*t. Cannas, strong dormant roots In 30 flue varieties, $2 00 and »3 uo per lOO, $18.li0 and 825.00 per 1000. VERBENAS 100 1000 Best Mammoths, rooted catlings $1.00 $8.00 MlSCtLLAMLOUS Ageratnm, Oope'e Pet. White Cap, 100 P. Pauline. 8. Oiirney L. Bennet M.OO AchyraiitheH. four sorts I.'O AiupelopalH VeitchM, pot ^rown 8.00 Coleus, beet bedding and fancy eorts. . . 1.00 Cuphea 1-25 Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 Feverfew, double white 1-50 Gerauluins, double and eiui^le 2.00 Heliotrope, light and dark 1-25 Ivy, Ueriuan l-oO IVIoon Vine, true white 2.00 relargonlums, fine varieties, 2>4 In., strong 6.00 Salvia, Splendens and Bedman 1.25 Salvia, new early HnwerinK eorts 1-60 ASPARAGUS MFKKNGEKI. 3 in. pots, per 100 ; 3^ in., $S.OO per 100. .^ .o «« BEGONIAS, flowering varieties. 3 in., pots, J^.ou SMIL AX, from 2M in. pots. $2.00 per 100 ; $18.0C per 1000 ; 3 In.. $3.00 per 100. WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y. 1000 $8.00 8.00 8!r6 is'.oo 12.00 16.00 10.00 i6!oo 10. 00 12.00 $e.co CRIMSON RAMBLER. 2J in. 2c. each, S20.00 per 1000 . BABY RAMBLER. Jl in .'»•. ,.;ieli. S.">0,00 per loflo. (jrown III Now Houses. ROSES Free from All Diseases. 2S-ill. lints. lOfl 1 Dieslnifh $:vilO (iloirc Lv'njiis 2, .Mi .AliisA Diii-iii'in' :l..Ml WiioiKV-Crii .Uir :i..-,o Jlnic .Mass. ill ..-J, 7.') .Mrs .l.iliii I.aiiiKl.M Ni.yniMA (.'harta3..T0 Kiit'iTLiiiiibelin 5.00 Virks t'iiprice..3..50 Bessie Brown.. ^J^O Helen Gould... 3.00 P.W.&.Y.R'mbrr2..'iO Queen's Scarlet 2..'j0 do. Soupert :i.oo CIimb"K Meteor 2..'i0 Clotli nf ftnld .-i.OO Laniarque ..3.00 Marechal Nicl 3.m Dorothy Perkins2.00 2J-in. pots 100 1000 K. M. HenrietteS2.50 $25 KaiserinA.V... 3.00 a'") Chatenay •• 3.00 2.5 Meteor&Carnot 3.00 25 P. & W. L' Fr'nceS.OO 25 Bride & Maid '2.50 20 Brabant & Ivory2.50 22 Et.dcLyon .... 3.00 25 Golden Gate ...3.00 25 Kruser&Perlc.S.OO 25 Marie Huillot... 2..50 22 Papa Gontier.... 3.00 25- Sv.de P. NottingS.OO 25 P. &W.Oochet 3.00 25 4-in pots. Hybrid Perp'Is 10.00 90 Hybrid Teas - 8.00 70 Teas & Climbers7.00 liO Baby Rambler. 20.00 200 VINCAMAJ. Var.. 2-in.. S1.7.'; per 100: S17..W per ICKId. .Send your want list. Can ship now or latter. Own roots; stront^ plants; careful packing: true labels .iflffi rrni rfLORALCOMPANYel Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES READY TO SHIFT Select Stock, i;in(tcd for my own use. Brides and Bridesmaids, .$10.00 Tier 100. Killarney, Sl'i.l") per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench for 7 .\ ^ inch pots. Tw.' HOWARD. llTt" WOBURN, MASS. ^[t'liti'in TliO FIdrlsits' Kxclmnge whon writing. IHij BiDGncaD fiaioatlOD 'Price, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG. &PUB. CO., 2 Duane Street, New York UeatlOQ The Floristi' BlcliaD^e wbeD wrltlnf. 332 The Plorists' Hxchange FOUNDED IN 1888 I A We'kly Medium of Interchange for norlsts. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottce as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Boi 1697. 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Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. The American Rose Society. A paper on "Soluble Fertilizers," by Dudley Mal- colm Pray of the Eastern Chemical Company, has been added to the program of the Boston meeting since its publication last week. To Nurserymen, Plant Growers and Seedsmen. The executive committee of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists has ar- ranged for an outdoor trade display in connection with the annual convention to be held in Dayton, Ohio, next August. The pavilion in which the meet- ings and customary trade exhibit will be held is ad- vantageously situated in a large fair ground which is well adapted for outdoor planting. Plans and dia- grams are being prepared, and will shortly be dis- tributed. In the meantime, the secretary would like to hear from parties who are disposed to take ad- vantage of this excellent opportunity to make a display of hardy or tender material in a community widely interested in the subject of garden adorn- ment. Applications are already in hand for large spaces for the exhibition of cannas. Baby Rambler roses, phloxes, asters, hydrangeas, tuberous be- gonias, altheas and fancy conifers. As the time is short for the preparation of the ground and plant- ing, a prompt response to this announcement is urged. Information sheets and entry blanks will soon be ready. ^, ^, Address Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Combating Free Seeds It has occurred to me, writes an esteemed corres- pondent, that it would be a good idea to get the florists, nurserymen and small seed dealers through- out the country interested in the defeat of the free seed distribution to that extent that they would get up a petition and go among influential people in their various localities and get signatures to it. The horticultural organizations throughout the country, also, should, in the name of their respective bodies, petition their Congressional Represe;itatives. This if energetically pushed, and promptly done, would be the very best and most efficacious means of kil- ling the evil. I would suggest that the petition be headed by something of this kind: "We beg leave to respectfully but emphatically pro- test against the continuance of the free seed distri- bution by the government, and hereby request our rep- resentative in Congress to use his best efforts to keep the appropriation for that purpose out of the expenses of the Department of Agriculture for the ensuing year." An esteemed subscriber sends us a circular re- garding a new book entitled "How to Live Without Eating," and asks if we can supply the work In carload lots, as if this important problem has been solved, he wishes to secure a copy for all his rela- tives and friends, form a syndicate and knock the meat trust out of business. Sorry we are not hand- ling works of fiction, romance, or poetry, with any or all of which the book in question may deal for aught we know. Eclioes of St. Louis Exposition. From the official report of His Majesty's Commis- sioners (England) for this exposition, which has just been issued, we take the following particulars: The Departments of Horticulture and Foresty were officially represented by Mr. H. J. Elwos, F. R. S "Cannas were the only group of plants which really made a great show at the time when the jury was sit- ting, and these, favored by the warmth of the climate, were much superior to wliat I have seen in England, though the individual varieties and novelties were per- haps not finer than what have been raised and grown in the South of France "The one striking exception to the general uniformity of the ornamental bedding was an extremely fine col- lection of water lilies and other aquatic plants exhibit- ed by Messrs. Dreer, of Philadelphia, which filled a large pond, and were, in my opinion, by far the most meritorious exhibit in this section. "The foreig;n exhibits in these classes mostly took the form of gardens surrounding the pavilions and buildings of their respective countries, and though they contained fairly representative collections of annuals, lawn-grasses, roses, shrubs, and trained fruit trees, in which latter the French were supreme, I saw nothing, except a fine collection of cacti from Mexico, which calls for any special remark. "The British garden was designed by one of our most able landscape gardeners, Mr Goldring of Kew, and his designs were carried out by his representative, T. W. Brown, in a manner which did the greatest credit to his horticultural skill and taste. The materials at his disposal, which consisted, with few exception, of common bedding plants and annuals, were made the most of under extremely difficult and trying conditions of soil and climate. The general effect of the British garden was good, and quite in keeping with the style of architecture of the Royal pavilion. The trained yew trees and other examples of the topiary art sent by Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son, of Highgate, were much admired.- "The French garden, which was of great size, and admirably laid out by M. Vacheraux, of the Munici- pality of the City of Paris, contained many collections of roses, fruit trees and shrubs; and was in most re- spects the largest and best exhibit made in this depart- ment by any foreign country. "The Japanese garden, designed and laid out by Mr. Y. Itchikawa, of the Japanese Commission, was also quite national in its character, and contained a con- siderable number of dwarf-trained trees, in the culti- vation of which the Japanese have such a world-wide fame, but the difficulties of transit over so great a distance had, to some extent, marred his efforts; and coming, as I did, straight from Japan, I was not so much impressed as I should otherwise have been, be- cause the Spring and early Summer is the time at which Japanse gardens are at their best, and most of the flowering plants such as irises, lilies and peonies had lost their beauty in September, whilst chryanthemums had hardly begun to flower." THE WASHINGTON (D. C.) FLORISTS' CLUB held its annual banquet and election of officers Tues- day, March 6, at Freund'.s. Retiring President Wm. F. Gude was pre.sented by the members with a his- toric gavel, the head of which was made of Mag- nolia grandiflora wood, cut from a tree at Mount Vernon planted by General Washington in 1799, and the handle of wood of a Magnolia purpurea, planted by General Lafayette at Mount Vernon in 1S2 4. The gavel was mounted in silver, with an inscrip- tion telling Its history. In reply Mr. Gude made a happy speech, telling of the progress of the club and the reverses it has met during the sixteen years of its existence, as well as the many strides it has made toward the establishment of a permanent home in Washington. On this topic Mr. Gude said: "During the recent convention of the S. A. F. O. H. in Washington we were at a loss to find suitable headquarters for the entertainment of our guests. We gave them a royal reception, it is true; but we were conspicuous in their eyes by the mere fact that we had no home. During the sixteen years of our life as a club we have never owned a home, and before another year comes upon us, I, as your retiring president, want to see a roof over our heads." The officers elected for the year were: Peter Bisset, president; Louis Freeman, vice-president; Charles McCauley, secretary; William Ernest, trea- surer; committee to audit books, Charles Henlock, George C. Shaffer and Charles McCauley. Com- munications regretting their inability to be present were received from John M. Wilson, Brigadier Gen- eral, U. S. A., retired: Dr. Albert F. Woods, W. A. Orton, George H. Brown, Dr. B. T. Galloway, and F. A. Whalen. The toast, "American Beauty Rose," was responded to by George Field. Other speakers were Edward A. Moseley, secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission; Fred H. Kramer, Peter Bis- set, N. L. Hammer, Joseph Freeman, and Mr. White. The following resolutions were offered by Wm. F. Gude, and accepted by the club: RESOLVED. That we. the Florists' Club of Wash- ington, D. C, hereby express our appreciation of the educational opportunities the present Secretary of Agri- culture has given the children of this city in the past and his recent offer to the Board of Education of an acre of land within the park surrounding the offices of the Department of Agriculture for a children's garden, where the citizens of the District of Columbia may study the value of gardening as a vacation movement that develops the young physically, men- tally, and morally. RESOLVED, That we. the Florists' Club of Washing- ton. D. C, commend the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools for their earnest endeavors to promote civic improvement among the children of the schools, realizing that upon these same children depends much of the future of the national capital. RESOLVED, That copies of these resolutions be sent to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Board of Education and the dally papers of this city. J. A. GAUGES. [ (SSituarg J Henry Knott. Henry Knott, a veteran florist of Cape May, N. J died there on Wednesday, March 7, aged 85 years. He was known to many people who have frequented cape May as a resort for the past fifty years. Michael O' Donnell. Michael O'Donnell, one of the well-known market gardeners of Revere, Mass., died Friday, March 2 at his home on Sargent street, aged 7S years. Mr' O Donnell was a native of Ireland. He formerly worked m Arlington, but came to Revere about 30 years ago and bought a farm. He soon became one of the well-to-do citizens of the town. He was a member of the Boston Market Gardeners' Associa- P°"' ?\i? survived by three sons, Herbert U., James P. and Michael J. O'Donnell, all of whom have re- mained on the farm. His wife died about two years Mrs. S. D. Woodruff. Mrs. Woodruff, wife of Stiles D. Woodruff the veteran seed grower of Orange, Conn., died Thurs- day, March S, after a brief illness if bronch"t7s She was 67 years old, and leaves besides hertwo sons. Prank C. and Watson S., who are associated With their father in the seed ' business at o"e Conn., and New York City, another son, Robert J n?°N.';"'w^ attorney of the Common Pleas court of New Haven County, also a daughter Mary S. D. Woodruff himself is in a very critical and low condition with rheumatic heart trouble He Kw tt!"l I" ^f "'"'^'■^^ ^ '"'^'■' ^"'1 '« at present so low^hat he has not been told of Mrs. Woodruff's James Wolfe. James Wolfe, the pioneer florist of Waco, Texas died at his home there on February 28 1906 He had been in the florist business in Waco for fifteen Mr. Wolfe was born in Brinklow near Coventry fs7^s 'he' wi7f ^^ ^'^^' °K^- Leaving England in 1875 he went to Bombay, India, remaining there until May, 1892 when he came to Waco and em- barked in the florist business, which from a very small beginning had increased to considerable dimensions. Mr. Wolfe was also proprietor of the Cleveland Nursery. He was one of the organizers and a charter member of the Texas State Floral Society, a prominent Elk, Knight of Pythias, Eagle, and a member of other societies. His was a loving and kindly disposition, and he was highly esteemed by all. The business will be continued as before He leaves a widow and four children, of whom one son E. A. Wolfe was his partner, and another T J Wolfe, manager of the business. ' ' James Clark James Clark, one of the most respected citizens of Montgomery County, died at his home at White Oak riear Washington, D. C, on Thursday March 8 Mr. Clark was a native of Oban, Scotland. He came to America when twenty-one years of age, and locat- ed in Baltimore, Md., where he entered the estab- lishment of the late Robert Halliday, and later worked on the private estate of Mr. Ross Winans where he married and remained until the beginning of the Civil War. He then went to Washington and for over thirty years was employed at the United States Botanic Gardens. He purchased the farm known as White Oak, above Burnt Mill, in 1S65 where with his family, he has resided ever' since Mr. Clark was a man of exceptionally fine charac- ter and temperament, numbering among his friends many high in government and official life at the na- tional capital. One son and one daughter survive him. The funeral service took place at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Topham, 43 U street N. W the interment being at Hanover, Pa. G ' HARTFORD (CONN.) FLORISTS' CLUB.— The regular meeting of this club was held on Friday evening, 9th Inst., President Huss in the chair. The annual election of officers took place with the fol- lowing result: President; J. F. Huss, (third term)- vice-president; Joseph Vidbourne; treasurer; Robert Scrivener; secretary; Alex. Gumming. President Huss exhibited two plants of a new type of Balsam Impatiens, introduced by Lemoine, and two fine specimens of the new hybrid Cineraria stellata, for which he was awarded a certificate of merit. The club as a body recorded its regret at parting with its late efficient secretary, C. N. Reudlinger. Mr. Ruedllnger has been appointed forester on a large estate near Minneapolis, Minn., and will leave for the West in a few days. As a proof of the esteem in which he has been held the members and other friends presented Mr. Ruedllnger with a gold watch chain and appendage, and he leaves Hartford with the best wishes of the entire horticultural com- munity. ALEX GUMMING. March 17, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 333 OUR READERS' VIEWS iWhoIesome discussions on subjects that interest. Con- tributions to tbia column are always welcome. — Ed.] On Greenhouse Heating. Editor Florists' Excliange; I notice in your issue of February 24, page 237. an article on "Greenhouse Heating." I am used to almost anything on heating matters these days; but this one beats me, especially in some ot its features. I fail to see any downhill and uphill as far as the water is concerned in a lot of piping such as is usual in a greenhouse job where everything is sealed up, the water level being the expansion tank. Take a 3S-inch cast radiator with the inlet (flow) and the outlet (return) at the bottom. The water in the radiator when full is about 36 inches higher than that water which is in the pipes that supply it; and that radiator will heat thoroughly and even, but only as high as the water that is in it. If only two- thirds full of water, the whole radiator will not heat up. A large tank can be heated quicker with the inlet (flow) at the bottom of the tank and the outlet (return) coming from the top of the tank. A return bend coil five or six pipes high, will heat up quicker with the inlet (flow) at the bottom coil, and the out- let (return) coming from the top of the coil. There is downhill and uphill as far as the directional of the piping is concerned, but there is nOi downhill or uphill in regard to the water in them; and uphill and downhill are only specific terms and relate to the pipe directional. I installed the heating in a Braceville (Ohio) green- house the past Fall. The gi-eenhouse is 60 feet long and 16 feet wide; walls are of building tile about 6 feet high; gable end is glass. The heater is a coil heater of 2-inch. lM>-inch, and H4-inch pipe. The flow main is one pipe of I'/i-inch and connects into (at the boiler end of the house) four lines of one inch piping. These four lines go to the farther end of the greenhouse (66 feet), across the far end (16 feet), all uphill; then down on same side to boiler end (downhill) and connect into one pipe, Hi-inch re- turn pipe to bottom of coil. The expansion tank is at the far end of the greenhouse. A hot water thermometer at the boiler indicates the temperatures which the different stages of flring give; and the water circulates at from 120 up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit on open eX-pansion, 8 degrees above boil- ing temperature of water, 212 degrees, without flush- ing the tank. This plant has four lines of one-inch piping (uphill) 76 feet lineal, or 304 feet lineal of one- inch pipe (uphill) against four lines of same piping 60 feet (downhill); or 240 feet lineal of one-inch pipe (downhill); and at the boiler end of the greenhouse the pipes on either side ai-e on about a level. I fail to see in this plant any downhill or any up- hill as far as tbe wate-- is concerned, or that any extra force is required to make the water climb the hill of 76 feet; or that the circulation is easier or quicker on the 60 feet downhill side. The fire simply creates a current of water through the coil heater from the bottom to the top, and the water in the piping (like a wheel) when one part moves, all parts move, and there is no uphill or downhill about it. As far as friction is concerned, it is a very small factor, and exists more in the imagination of so- called experts, or scientists, than in actual practice. It is in the same class as the wag of a dog's tail; it does not interfere with locomotion. I have a house 60 by 24 feet, with tbe heating pipe taken from a 4-inch main at the far end of the house and run back uphill to the boiler end in four lines of four pipes each, or 16 lines altogether. The pipe is l',4-inch, and each four lines is fed at the far end by one pipe of IH-inch. At this end I could not carry this pipe straight to the boiler return, as I would have to step over four lines of pipe to get around the greenhouse at the boiler end; neither could I drop the pipe down and run to the boiler, as the boiler, being in a pit, the pipe would block one getting around the boiler; so I raised the four pipes (returns for the four lines of Ii4-Inch.) straight up about 6 feet, and then run straight across and came down on the opposite side of the boiler and into the boiler re- turn. This cross over and down was made with four lines of %-inch pipe, reducing the H4-inch pipe to %-inch in each case. This destroys the contention that water won't climb a hill, and confirms my theory that there was no hill to climb, as my expansion tank is 10 feet above these high pipes, and my boiler circulates water as high as 240 degrees Fajirenheit. open expansion, or 260 degrees Fahrenheit, closed expansion; and as low as 100 degrees Fahrenbeit. Another idea, "Heating capacity of boiler has nothing to do with its size, etc." My boiler is a locomotive type of fire-box boiler, about 20 horse- power with a grate surface, or opening, of 18 inches by 30 inches,— a pretty small grate, and very large boiler, but it twists that theory out of joint; as I heat 6,000 square feet of gla.ss, four large high houses with glass high on sides and ends, and eleven radiators in large dwelling, which is over 100 feet from the boiler. And I do it with closed draft most of the time; water at ISO to 212 in tbe boiler and up to 260 degrees Fahrenheit, by pushing the fire. It is well enough to look a little before you leap or go on record for a statement that won't stand pat Experts on hot water heating exist more in the im- agination that In solid facts, A. T. HOYT. Warren, Ohio. Growing Narcissus Bulbs in America. Editor Florists' Exchange; On the recommendation of yourself (or someone in authority) I took the suggestion to visit C. L. Al- len of Floral Park, N. Y., and there spent a couple of hours with this venerable and hospitable gentle- man. He gave me what I thoroughly believe to be good advice — practical not theoretical — although by his voluminous library I presume he could have ex- postulated largely on the latter lines. I have grown bulbs for 15 years on the largest and best bulb lands outside of Holland — the fens of Lincolnshire. I have seen men start there and have the most wretched results; and had they not been coached and taken pattern from their more successful neighbors they would have given it up and averred the soil or climate was unsuitable. And this is just what Americans have done on Long Island. They aver the Winter is too severe. This can be disproved by the Winter of a few years ago when our Englisli bulbs were frozen solid for 13 weeks. I for one was skating on the 15th of March, and our flowers and bulbs were quite as fine then as in any season before or since. Mr. Allen says, and I concur, bulbs may be grown profitably on the Island, but to better advantage in a more Southern latitude; and acting on his advice The I>ate James Clark. I purpose transporting my bulbs, about ten acres, from England next Fall and have no fear of tlie con- sequences. By bulbs I mean all daffodil and narcissi varieties which I have hitherto found adapted them- selves to any climate but not to any soil. Loam they must have; clay, gravel or chalk will not suit them; and although the Dutch grow them in sand the Lin- coln bulbs are the better, being firmer. Moreover the Dutchmen have to "make" their land by heavily manuring a crop of potatoes previous to a crop of bulbs, whereas the fen men follow any crop, the soil being ideal although the climatic conditions are pre- ci.sely alike. Of late years the Dutch have purchased, and are still open to purchase, unlimited quantities of Lin- colnshire grown bulbs and peonies (especially Nar- cissus poeticus ornatus) for the American trade sole- ly. I venture to think bulbs once grown from the fen land in Florida will be ideal for American florists, or I should not shift my entire stock 4000 miles to do it. Nevertheless I should be most pleased to read some correspondence in your splendid medium per- taining to the subject, as it should be of vast import- ance to the florist industry. Of course, we do not do things in England as large- ly as you do here; but as an Englishman the thing that strikes me the most here is the utter absence of flowers in the hotels and restaurants. I am told working men never think of taking a bunch of flow- ers home to their wives. Why? I expect they are as fond of flowers and also the young men are as gal- lant as is the case in Europe; but they are not edu- cated to it, as we say. Thousands ot men and women get their living selling flowers in the streets, shewing them and asking passers by to buy; but here neither is done. Moreover, there is no sense In the prohibi- tive prices of flowers here. They are grown in Eng- land at a proflt; any variety of bulbous flowers, when they realize Is. per dozen (of 144) home to the grow- er and many varieties will pay at half. I refer to outdoor grown bloom.s. How does this strike you when I with others have paid as much as £13 ($52) per acre rent per annum? Of course with men at 3s. and women at Is. 6d. the margin is partly accounted for. However, there is no doubt many of your readers may be glad to enlighten on a subject thought to be a good enterprise by F. R. H. S. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB.— The meeting of the club on Thursday afternoon last was very poorly attended. The weather was fine, clear and warm and the members must have taken advantage of this to do outside work. The exhibition was not so large as in previous years, and was confined mostly to local growers. The stock exhibited was really first- clas.s. W. J. & M. S. Vesey showed a fine vase of 25 Bride and Bridesmaid. J. F. Ammann staged 25 each of Richmond, Ivory, Bride, Bridesmaid, and a mixed vase. Henry Braun, of Jablonsky's, exhibit- ed Bride and Bridesmaid. H. J. Weber & Sons showed a vase of 25 Golden Gates. The Minneapolis Floral Company sent a vase of Miss Kate Moulton which was awarded the club's certificate of merit' The chair appointed Messrs. Schray, Kellogg, and Keonig a.s judges; their report follows: For 25 red, first J. F. Ammann, with Richmond. Only one entryl Mr. Ammann also took first for 25 white, staging Bride; Henry Braun, second, with Bride. Best 25 pink, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, first; Henry Braun, second; both showed Bridemaid. For 25 any other color, the only entry was H. J. Weber &; Sons, who took first with Golden Gate. Special mention was made of Miss Kate Moulton rose and Ammann's mixed vase. Vice-president John Steidle presided. On ac- count of the small attendance, twenty-one, not much business was transacted. President Ammann and James W. Dunford, who were to lead discussions, were not present; these were held over until next meeting. Fred W. Ude, Jr. of Kirkwood, and Frank W. Ellis, will lead important di.scussions at the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday after- noon. April 12. ST. PATRICK. THE GARDENERS' CLUB OF BALTIMORE held its twentieth annual election of oflBcers and banquet on Monday, March 12. The meeting took place at Royal Arcanum Hall, and the banquet at the Lexington Hotel. I. H. Moss committee chair- man, decorated the banquet hall; 75 were present. The officers elected are: President, Wm. Lehr; vice- president, Chas. L. Seybold; secretary, J. J. Perry; financial secretary, George Talbot; treasurer, Fred G. Burger; librarian, C. M. Wagner. Philip B. Welsh is the retiring president. The club has en- rolled a large number of new members and has had very interesting and well attended meetings during the past year. The general verdict on business con- ditions as expressed by those present was: that a very prosperous year was had with good prospects for a continuance. The banquet was a most enjoyable affair. The toastmaster was E. A. Seidewitz, who performed the duties admirably. The different toasts had to be cur- tailed on account of lack of time; those on the pro- gram were: Mr. Lehr "The President elect." Robert Craig, Philadelphia, spoke in his usual hap- py vein; his theme was "Philadelphia the Mecca of Florists, and the origin of the great American Car- nation ot the Present Day as compared with those old but-never-to-be-forgotten Varieties of ye Olden Times." John Burton, Philadelphia, was introduced as "Honest John," and it goes without saying that he also made a hit on "The American Beauty seen from an festhetic and a financial Point of View." Wm. Eraser spoke on "The Gardener of the Old School." Richard Vincent, Jr. on "The Florist as a Globe Trotter:" C. L. Seybold, "Park Extensions;" P. B. Welsh, "The Duties of a President." F. G. Burger told of the phenomenal work done by the Baltimore Wholesale Florists' Exchange reviewing its history, etc. COLUMBUS (OHIO) FLORISTS' CLUB. — ^The members of this club lield tlieir regular first meet- ing of the month Tuesday evening, March 6, at Iroquois Hall. Secretary McKellar read a lett'er from the American Rose Society, inviting most cor- dially our members to attend the annual meeting and exhibition of that organization, to be held in Boston March 22 to 26 next. It is earnestly hoped that some of our members at least will be able to attend. The committee on seeds, for distribution among the children of the public schools, reported that everything was in readiness for the members to begin the work of packaging. The plan is for the club to purchase the needed seeds in bulk (which they did from the Livingston Seed Company) ; and our members put up the same, the various varieties in small packets, all ready when the right time does come. These flower and vegetable seeds are, through the head-masters of the schools, distributed to the children, who pay one cent per packet for them. This charge not only helps offset the expenses to the club, but also impresses upon the child the idea of value; and almost in every case some result was forthcoming last season. The plan works famously and is accomplishing much good. After a very long meeting an adjournment for one week was taken, when this seed packaging will be continued. F. W. (Continued on Page 336) 334 The Piorist-s' Erxchange CHRYSANTHEHLm The Chrysanthemum for Exhibition. Read by tr. Angus, before New Haven Horiicultiiral Hociet.v The chrysanthemum comei5 into bloom just after outside flowers are cut down by frost and before inside flowers are in full bearing. With the intro- duction of early and late varieties the season is extended. But in numbers grown it must be clas.sed with the rose and carnation. In its season it is rightly named Queen of the Autumn, and it holds utidisputed sway. Its popularity can be judged by the numbers grown and the exhibitions held in all parts of the country. It can be said that competition is the very life of the chrysanthemum. As soon as exhibitions stop the incentive to grow large flowers and produce new varieties would wane. To grow the immense flowers often seen at exhi- bitions is not, as often supposed, some secret process held' by a few. Some, of course, have larger houses and grow large numbers. The successful ones are they who have studied the habits of their plants, and each individual variety, and can tell at a glance if the plants need some particular attention. It is not after a check in growth that the cause is looked for. The aim is to have no checks; every one received will just so much injure your chance of success. Be careful from the day the cutting i.i inserted till the flower opens. Do not put off for a few davs what ought to be done then. No plant will repay one better for the labor spent, let it be the large exhibition bloom, modest pompon or trained specimen. Wintering the Stock. One of the chief points is how to Winter stocli that is to produce our next season's bloom. Select carefully the varieties. A good plan is to mark those that have done well the season before, and throw away any diseased ones. Start with clean stock. Keep in a cool, light place, not under benches, where the drip will come on them. A cool grapery is good, if convenient, kept at about 38 or 40 degrees. Keep on the dry side, but allow no wilting. About Febru- ary 1 water can be applied more freely to start them into growth. If any are backward remove them to a slightly higher temperature. If plants are shy of making cuttings in Spring take cuttings in Fall. After rooting, put them in flats and pinch the top out; these will break and make good cuttings when required. Compost Soil. Do not consider any s"ing a generous space with a display of their products which were of a very high order and well staged. ^ James Hartshorne of the Chicago Carnation Com- pany of Joliet and this city, was on hand with a table extending nearly the whole length of the south side of the hall, especially noticeable being the vases of No 49, his scarlet seedling to be placed on the Acetylene Lime In Horticulture. The following are the important passages from a letter recently appearing in our contemporary, Gar- den. As the writer finds carbide sludge so valuable, it seems a little unkind to term It "refuse," "I have used it (acetylene-lime) now for four years, but attacli more importance to it for its value for killing and driving away the various insects, such as slugs, grubs, etc., which frequently abound in some parts of the garden where it is especially shady or the aspect is north. I find it has no detri- mental effect when applied to growing plants, and have tried it on cabbages, turnips, globe artichokes, and various other things, and have used it freely this season on canterbury bells which were badly infected with the leather-jacket grub. "However, I much prefer using it on vacant ground in the Autumn or early Winter, and I have had very satisfactory results. The lime keeps the soil free from insects for at least two or three sea- sons, and, where applied three years ago, it is still freely seen in the soil. It should not be used too much on fast growing vegetables for kitchen use in case of unpleasant flavor. I flnd crops invariably do excellently after its previous application to the soil. "Our refuse is drained into a large tank, together with the water which is used in cleansing the gen- erators the latter making it of a more moderate strength. If we wish to use it as liquid it will easily mix by being stirred up, and is then about the thickness of lime-wash, whidh it much resem- bles. The liquid, however, can be taken off, and the lime used separately. "If the generators remain for a few hours after the gas is made, the liquid, which is very sti'ong and perfectly clear, can be taken off and used without any lime appearing on the soil. It seems equally harmless, too, in a crude state, even to very small seedling plants." — London Journal of Acetylene. 336 The Flori3t3" Exchange CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. — Ladies' Night and its entertaining accompaniments, together with the interesting stereopticon lecture by George V. Nash, head gardener at the Botanical Garden, were the means of bringing out a large and appreciative audience, including many ladies, to the club meeting on Monday evening. March 12. President Scott oc- cupied the chair, and opened the proceedings promptly at 7.30. The business session was short The reading of committee reports was held over till the April gathering; several new members were elected, and several more proposed. The amount awarded for carnation premiums at last meeting was appropriated, and ordered paid to the prize winners. Mr. O'Mara pointed out the evils of the govern- mental free seed distribution, stating that this peren- nial abuse stood nearer being pushed over the edge of the precipice than ever before. He made a motion, which was carried unanimously, to the effect that the secretary, in the name of the club, send a letter to the Congressmen representing New Torlc city, protesting against free seeds and urging these Representatives to do all in their power to have the purchase and distribution of common seeds by the government abolished. Individual action by each member along similar lines was also advocated as tending to secure the wished-tor result. A committee consisting of Messrs. Shaw, Kessler and S. C. Nash, was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions on the death of Ralph C. Moore, son of fellow-member Frank L. Moore, Chatham, N. J. Mr. Nash in his lecture treated on the morphologi- cal aspects of orchids, their zonal and geographical distribution, the difficulty of growing such species as masdevallias and odontoglossums in the United States on account of the hot Summers: and the necessity of familiarity with the natural environ- ments of orchids generally so as to provide suitable artificial conditions to ensure success in their culture under glass. He mentioned that in a recent journey to the Bahamas he had found one epidendrum flourishing in a temperature of 125 degrees in the sun, right alongside some agaves. Mr. Nash also touched upon the various structural differences calling tor the separation by botanists of the cypri- pedium family into the four genera of cypripedium. selenipedium, paphiopedium, and phragmipedium. all being interestingly described and illu.strated Many beautiful colored slides, the work of Mrs. Cornelius Van Brunt, were employed to illustrate the different orchid species. The lecture was thor- oughly enjoyed, and votes of thanks pa.ssed to Mrs. Van Brunt and to Mr. Na.sh. F. Sander. Jr., of St. Albans, who arrived in New York last week on a business trip to the United States, was present, and, being called upon by President Scott, spoke interestingly on the great growth of orchid culture in this country, stating that when his father first came to America, some 15 years ago, only a few orchids were cultivated here in private collections. Now they are grown by hundreds of thousands, commercially and by ama- teurs. He told how in England the value of the Odontoglossum crispum wSs measured by the num- ber of spots, or blotches, seen on the fiowers. and that over there as high as $7,500 had been paid for a single plant of this species. He also referred to some of the wiles employed by collectors to secure these gems of the floral kingdom for their em- ployers. Mr. Hurrell, of Lager & Hurrell, always modest, Seedling Scarlet Carnation, Number 53. preferred to let his plants on exhibition speak for his knowledge of them and their requirements- and Juhus Roehrs, Jr., also shy, declined the presMenrs invitation to tell what he knew of orchids The entertainment feature of the evening as well John''B™S,?Jf ?"t' ''"'' .?' "' ^^'■'^ '" the hands of John B Nugent, Jr., and his committee, and were managed in their usual masterful style. "The nTm! bers on the program included vocal and instrumen- music, from Italian opera, down the scale to the latest topical and coon songs, step dancing, piano and violin selections, the latter embracing severa Scottish favorites. It was voted a great night en- joyed by everybody present. The exhibition tables were graced with a nice display of orchids, the principal part of which came from the establishment of Lager & Hurrell ^um! mit. N. J. Among their collection were several va- SowtLf n^'^'tf^"', '"-^'uding C. speciosissima, C. Dowana C. Schroederiana and others: varieties of Dendrobium, including nobilis and superbum also nfn?,",'^**' "^^t'''^' PhalEenopsis amabilis. One dfim maculatum. Cypripedium Harrisianum. C. H super- evh'; .^y''^^*« Skinneri and Phajus grandifolius. 'This exhibit was a very choice one, and was much ad- by all ^ ' ■■ — mired Rutherford, N. present. Julius Roehrs Company J., also staged a few orchid plants. inf o/?ii®^ K^°?-^!,'^^' CLUB.-The monthly meet- ing of the c ub, which was held on Thursday evening of last week, was one of the most interesting ses- sions of the organization that has been recently placed on record. Owing to the contingent facts of exhibit of CWcajto carnation Co., Joliet, 111., at Annual Show of Chicago Florist s' Club. the annual carnation show of the club, which was tvfi fl'"- , *" afternoon, and the getting together of the florists who were interested in the trip to Peoria fi.^ fl" l*^ meeting of the State Florists' Associa- tion, the attendance was unusually large. Five mem- pl^/nJ'"'*' x?'^?"c^<'<'' ^^ follows: James Berry, Bvanston: H. J. Stockmans, Western Springs: J S Uekema, James Psenicka and C. W. McKellar of Chicago. An invitation from the Cincinnati Florists' Society and from the American Rose Society to MJrih^t," '".,",'!"' ''""Ctions on March 10 and on March 23 and 2 4, respectively, the former in Cin- cinnati the latter in Bcston, were received and ac- cepted, with the thanks of the Club Mr Wilson for the committee, which included Mr Benthey, made a report of the afternoon exhibits f.? a/ ^5-'', °^ thanks was passed to the exhibitors,' to Mr. Ziska who contributed the use of the hall and to the committee who aided in the success of the day s doings. It being carnation day with the florists of Chicago President Hauswirth called for papers on the sub- ject, the first of which was delivered ■ by J D Thompson of Joliet. Mr. Klimmer. a member of the club who can always be depended on for a few practical remarks, read a paper which was particu- larly interesting to the growers as he told of his personal experience with individual varieties One after the other had been tried and although he did not claim to be a criterion, he was bound to hold to half a dozen varieties from which he received the best returns from the wholesaler. E. E Petersen of Denver was called upon and in his short address brought out an important point to shippers namely that It makes a great difference which way you are shipping. "Where the trouble may be general in your complaints from damping off, when vou ship to Denver where we have 300 clear, bright sunny days in the year, be sure to soak the roots well be- fore they start." w. K. WOOD. THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OP CHICA- GO.— The preliminary list of premiums offered by this society has been issued by Assistant Secretary B. A. Kanst, 5 700 Cottage Grove avenue, from whom copies can be obtained by those intere.sted The dates of the exhibition, in November, have not yet been fixed. Some very enticing premiums are offered, among them: Best display of cut chrysanthemums gen- eral effect to be considered— $100, $75, $50, and $25 Best five vases of roses, 50 blooms of one variety in each vase, American Beauty excluded, general effect to be considered— $40, $30, $20, and $10. Best 100 American Beauty, arranged for effect — $100, $75 $50, and $25. Cups to the value of $25 and offered for the best seedling carnation, and the best seed- ling chrysanthemum, respectively, excluding such varieties as have been exhibited previous to this sea- son. Best five vases of carnations, 100 blooms of one variety in each vase — $40, $30, $20, and $10. Best 100 blooms one variety of carnation — $20, $15, $10, and $5. The floral arrangement competition is also well provided for: and the prizes in the general classes are such as should draw out big competition in each. ILLINOIS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION.— The first annual convention of this organization Was held in the auditorium of the New City Hall, Peoria, 111., on Friday, March 9, about 75 members being present. James Hartshorne, president, occupied the chair. At the morning ses.sion Mayor Tolson de- livered an address of welcome. The remainder of the session was devoted to a general discussion of the objects and purposes of the association. An excellent dinner was provided by the local florists. The afternoon session was given up to considera- tion and adoption of the constitution and by-laws. A lunch, furnished by J. C. Vaughan, was tendered the delegates, who were present from all parts of the State. The following officers were elected: President, J. F. .\mmann, Edwardsville; vice-president, J. c' Vaughan. Chicago: H. W. Buckbee, Rockford; John Willins, Danville; John T. Hay, Springfield: Albert Augspurger. Peoria: Joseph HeinI, Jacksonville: A. W. Webster. Centralia; secretary, H. Hasselbring, Chicago; treasurer, George A. Kuhl, Pekin. These gentleman constitute the executive board. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The Spring flower show of the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, which will open at Horticultural Hall, Boston, on Friday, March 23, promises to be one of the notable events of the present season. In connection with it will be held the annual ex- hibition of the American Rose Society, which will afford a rare opportunity of witnessing the perfec- tion of bloom and beauty attained in the cultivation of this queen of flowers by the principal growers throughout the country. Other features of the combined exhibition will be a magnificent display of Spring flowering bulbs and Easter plants, together with Indian azaleas, orchids, and carnations. There will be in addition collec- tions of Winter apples and vegetables. The schedule of the Massachusetts Society offers 210 prizes to the value of $1,200, in addition to medals, while the Ro.sp Society's list aggregates ISS prizes ranging from $5 to $250 each. The exhibition will open on Friday, March 23, at 6 o'clock p. m.. continuing Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. The Brookline Band of twenty-five instruments will give concerts on Saturday evening from 7.30 to 9.3 0 and on Sunday afternoon and ev(;ning from 3 to 5 and 7.30 to 9.30. WM. P. RICH, Secretary. March 17, 1906 The Rlorists' Exchanjje 337 CANNAS A. N D OTHER S E; A S O N A B li. K STOCK. CANNAS— All the staiidard varietiea, includ- ing Beaute Poitevine. Chae. Henderson, (,>aeen Charlotte, Florence Viiughan. etc., two to three eyes, S25.00 per 1000. Black Beauty, $6.00 per 100. OKGVII,i:,EA KOI5USTA (Silk Oak), 6 In. hi«h. S3.00perlOO. ISBQONIA MBTAtl-ICA, $3.00 per 100 GLOXINIA, named colors, $1.00 per 100 ACH YR ANTHES— 1 varieties. $2.60 per 100 CO LK US— 10 varieties, $8.00 per 100. nODGAINVILLKA GLABRA SAN- DERI ANA— $1.00 per 100, HIBISCUS FE AC H BLOW— $3.00 per 100. BABY RAMBLER ROSES, 2Ji In TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS:— Named Colors, double $S.00perl00 " " single 3.00 *' " Mixed " double 4.00 " " " " single 2.60 "' " PINK and WHITE MAIVIAN COCHBT ROSES, $3.00 per 100. CLOTHILDE SOUPERT ROSE, $3.00 per 100. AZALEA MOLLIS, boBhy plants full of buds, 12 to 16 Inches high, $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; 16 to 18 Inches hlsh $6.00 per doz.. SlO.OOper 100. RHODODENDRONS (Qraftedi In named varieties, 20 in. plants, $9.00 per doz.. $70.00 per 100; 24 inch plants, $12.00 per doz. $90.00 per 100. pot stock, $8.00 per 100; $65,00 per 1000. THE STORRS $c HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention Tlie Florists' Excbange wben wrltlDg. FEVNS ODH SPE6IHLTT CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in bestcondition. 4 in., $50.00; 6 In.. $75.00; 7 in., $170.00 per 100. AsBorted Ferns, for d'shes. beet etock In the market, in all the best and hardieat varieties from 2Vi in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. 3 in., $8.00 per 100; i in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantntuCuneatnm, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock in 4 In. pots, $12.00per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own atoch, 36c. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILLS, Bi. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben wrltlug. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres Fine Stock— Choicest Varieties Per 100 Per 1000 3 Inch $6.00 $16.00 2 iuch 3.00 25.00 .Just ready for a shift. Ca^h witli order please. FLORACROFT GARDENS, MOORESTOWN, Burlington Co. N. J. Moiillon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Ferns For Jardinieres All of the best varieties: 50,000 plants in stock all in first class condition. 2Vi in.. $.3.00 per 100. S'Jfj.OO per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate; 3 in.. $6.00 per 100. Adiantum Cnneatum, Good bushy plants. ■1 in.. $12.00 per 100; 3 in,. $0.00 per 100. F. N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsii,$10 per 100. Scottil,2i^ln., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor filling fern dishes, etc., a?-* Inch. $3.00 per 100. KEMTIA BELMOREAVtA, 6 Inch line stock, 2 feet high, 50 cts. each; 4 Inch, 26 cts. each. BOSTOKi and PIERSOP* FERNS, 2M Inch., $4.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PTERIS TREMULA Fine plants in 4 in. pots, with 5 to 7 well developed fronds. 10c. , packed in pots if desired. You will make no mistake if you order a few of these plants to grow on. R G. HANFORD. NOR^ViVLK, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants-Not Pots. Grand value In $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, ""T^i^^lV Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Eeap St., Greenfaouseb. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS. 60O0 Very Nice Ferns, leadlrg florist's va- rieties, out of 3 inch pots at $5.(iO per 100 or $IO.nn per 1000. Or will exchange forother good fl rist 9tr»ck which you have to offer. Also floe lot or Primula Obconica, 6 Inch pans, bef-t In Philadelphia Market at $25.00 per 100. Cash please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLINGSWOOl), N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange wheu writlug. Tarrytown Fern Elegantlssima. 2^ In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottll, 2'X In., $5.00 per 100; i in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 in. higli, strong and stocky ; $25 00 per 100. No order of less tlian ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360 1 Germantown Ave. Montlnn TIr' FInrists' Exrhaii^'c when writing. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine, 6 in., $36.00: 6 in., $25.00; i In., $10.00 per 100. piCDCnNI Extra fine, 6 in., $40.00; 6 in., ricnouni ^^ qO; i in., $16.00; 3 In., $7.00; 2H In., »1.00per 100. epnTTII '^O'^y strong, 2!^ In., $8.00; 3 In., OUU I 111 $12.00; «ln.,$20.00per 100. nl IRRFn« r. DdrCldy Pawtucket, R. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PLANTS Market and 4gth Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentlon Tie Florists' Bichange when wrltlog. ORCHIDS Just arrived ;i large shipment of Cattleya Oigas. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 338 The Plorist-s' Exchange WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. 500,000 R O O T E D CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 75 VARIETIES READY FOR. DELIVERY MARCH 1st. WHITE. llXi C'h'ineiitine Tousct, finest early white $7.00 -loiniie N'nniu, finest late uhile 7.00 Kstelle l.SO Kiiliinsun l-.'K) Wananiaker l.W Merry Xmas 1..T0 Kalb 1..T0 WHITE. 100 Iyory..._ '2.00 W. Honnaffon 1..50 T. Eaton 2.00 .'jO.OO Jerome Jones.. V2.fin Cliariwick 12..W YELLOW. 12..W Roi deltalie ]'2.:)0 Oct. Sunshine 1-2.,tO, Yel. Eaton KHH l.'S.ool M. Bonnalfon . I'lStO] Col. Appletiin 1.^,00 Yel, Jones rj.^iO' (inl.len Beauty ■JO (in i'inTia 100 Kinitierly YELLOW. 10(] 100(} ..SI..* $r2..50 1..50 L.'iO •2.00 1.50 .. 1.50 .. 2..50 100 .82.00 $15.00 1 Omega 1.50 .. 1.50 12, .50 Golden Wedding 2.00 .. 2.00 15.001 Maurnier 1..50 12..50 12.,50 15.00 12.50 12..50 12..50 15.00 12.50 Wm. Duekham... Balfour Pacific M. Newell J. K. Shaw Perrin Murdooh Cobbokl 100 1000 PINK. ILB 1000 ...$1.50 12.50 Liger $1..50 S12..50 ... 1.60 12.50 Dr. Enguehard 1.50 12.50 . 1.50 12..50 L. Filkins....- 1.50 12.50 1.50 12 50 P. lyory 2.00 1.5.00 15^ 10.50 RED. 100 1000 ' 1.50 12.50 Oakland Sl-50 $12..50 1..50 12.,50 Paul Labbe . . 1..50 12..50 Blank Ha^yk 1..50 12..50 1..50 12..50 CARNATIONS '"""^^ Well Rooted. NOW READY. PINK. Lawson Guardian An;;el LIGHT PINK. Enchantress Morning Glory Per 100 1000 $1..50 $12..tO 1.25 10.00 Per 100 1000 , -$2..50 $20.00 1..50 11.00 WHITE. Per 100 1000 Boston Market $1.50 $12..50 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2 CKi I.'iIki ROSES. Kaiscrin, 2'. in. |Jots, $4.00 |>er 100; $30.00 per 1000. FINE 100 IIKKI -. .. $12.00 $100.00 STOCK. Brides 100 $3.00 3.00 lono $25.00 25.00 Ka^iserin. ready now 4.00 30.00 3.00 25.00 3.0O 25.00 Chateuay BriflePinaids .._ Golden Gate 3.00 2.-> on WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO ^ .Montlnii The I'I'irl^t3" Exchanjre when writing. CARNATION PLANTS FROM SOIL CLEAN AND HEALTHY LAWSON $J.50per tOO; $J 2.50 per 1000 BOSTON MARKET J. 50 " J2.50 " MORNING GLORY 2.00 " 15.00 " CRUSADER 2.50 " 20.00 " MRS. PATTEN 3.50 " 30.00 " J.A.BUDUONG VERBENAS Rooted cuttings (our selection) 60c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000 Plants " " $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 CARNATIONS 60 Varieties Perfectly Healthy CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS FREE FROM DISEASE 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO " ••"- SillVp CIT FLOWERS Carnations a Specialty Uentlon The FlorUta' BxchanKe when wrltlDS. March and April Prices For linmeiliate liili\ery OUR ENCHANTRESS SPORT MRS. W. T. OMWAKE From 2'.i inch pots. iSlo.oO per loii. llooted Cutt- ings, $7,. '50 per 100. Unrooted Cuttings, y>,00 per 100. Stock guaranteed A I or money back. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Uirse bushy plants. 3 in. pots. Sl.'S.OO per 100; Robert Craig, Uirse strouK plants, '21 in. pots. S12.00 PIT 100 ; J. E. Haines, transplanted in soil, $12.00 per 100 ; Enchantress rooted euttiiiKs. $2 .50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000; Varigated Lawson rooted cuttings, .$,5.00 per 100, S-l.'i.Oij i>er 1000. ROBERT C. PYE, Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchancc when writing. SiS.oo CARNATIONS We have sold a good many .small ordera for My Ma'-yland. A great many jjoople doubtK^ss tblnfc they can grow the variety as well as we Cn. We look at such things in tho same light Then, too, perhaps some people have confldou e in our atateinetjtB, which Is also a factor. Not niauycarnations succeed in every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these clr- camstances we advise you to try It. You may thank us t<. Crisis, best new commercial scarlet. T^ady Bountiful, best new white. Cardinal, new scarlet. Price Si.OO per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Kuchantress, Lawson, Flamingo, Mrs. ni. A. Patten, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercup, Gov. Roosevelt, Prosperity. Price $'!.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Queeu Louise, The Queen, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Kthel Crocker, Wm. Scott, J. H. Manley, Joost, Flora Hill, Bldorado, Portia, Mermaid. Price, $ L.60 per 100 ; $12.00 per lOtO. THE BEST COLEUS FOR BEDDING VEltSCHAFFELTlI, GOLDEN BEDUEU. FIRKBRAND, OLUCK AUF. Tine rooted cuttings. T5c. per 100, *6.0<) per 1000. - Bloomsburg, Pa. J. L. DILLON Mention the FLorists' ExchanKe when writing. Beautiful Proniable BAROENER'S ASSISTANT, "Write for ProspectuB VIOLEX ClJt,XlTIll!„ 1.50 THE BEATHER, I. SO AMERICAN CARMAXIOM, 3-50 PLANT CULTURE. I.OO BOVSE PLANTS, cloth I.OO •« " paper .50 RESinENTIAL SITES, a.50 TELEORAPH COnE, «.50 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duane St , New York Jtontlon the Florists' Bichsuge when writing. Tnr SPECIAL SPRING JIlL TRADE NUMBER — OP- The Florists' Exchange Will be Issued on Saturday, March 24th Send in your tDVtnilSEMEIITS EHIY The finest and mo3t Ijrilliant commercial red in existence; commanding fancy prices everywhere Strong, healthy, rooted cuttings. $3.60 per 100; 130.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 White Lawson 2.60 $20.00 Fiancee 6. 00 260 of any one variety at lOOO rate. 46.00 Queen 1.60 Ethel Ward 2.60 Per 100 Per 100 12.60 20.00 Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES I' H. GUSHING, Prop., QUIDNICK. ANTHONY, P. 0., R. I. Mention The I'"](irisls' Exclinngo when writing. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 GLENDALE $12.00 VICTORY 12 00 ROBT. CRAIG. CABDINAL FIANCKE THE BELLE WHITE LAWSON . LADY BOUNTIFUL Orders booked now. ■W. J. & M. 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 3.60 3.00 $100.00 100.00 100 00 60.00 60 00 25.00 3n.00 25.00 ENCHANTRESS $3.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 26.00 2 60 20.00 2.00 16.00 2.00 16.00 2.00 15.00 1.00 8.00 NELSON FISHER ESTELLE FLASIINGO LAW.SON.. BOSTON IHARKET. ... WHITE CLOUD RICHMOND ROSE. Plants from 2% Inch pots, $12.00 per 100. March delivery. S. VBHBV, FORT -WAVNB, INDIANA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.50. SEND FOR A COPY A. X. OK 1 1 MARK PtK. & Pub. Co. Ltd.. a Duane St., PT.Y. Uentlaa Tbe FlorUK' Bxebaiice wtaea wrltlns. March 17. 1006 The Plorists' Exchans:e 339 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough said! NOW READY ROOTED GHBNHTION CDTTIHBS 100 lOOU Fair Maid $2.50 $20.00 Enchautrens 2 60 20.00 Pink LawHon 2.00 15.00 Queen 2.00 15.00 Variegated Lawson S.oo 40.f)fl White Lawson 3 00 25 00 Fiancee . . 0.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Maid, Encliantress, $12.00; Plnlt Law- son, Queen, $10,00: Variegated LawBon $26.00; White LawBon, $15.00 pur 1000. Cr\\ PII^ 2 in., very flne, 3-6 S^KJl^l^VJJ branches. Golden Bedderand Verschaffeltil $2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, larchmont Mention the Flurlsts' Eschange when writing. Abundance It is a meilium sized I'are White Carnation tliat will ^ive you flowers eleven months of the year. It bringsa hitrher price in New York Market than either Queen Louise or Boston ^larket. Shipping commenced in December. Price per rooted ctittings, $1.75 per dozen $J0.00 per JOO, $75.00 per tOOO 250 at tOOO rates 50 at 100 rates R. FISCHER. Great Neck. LI. Mention the Flnrlats' Exchange when writing. n 26 and 250 at 100 and lOCO rates Wilson Marshall. Chrialtnas Red Speedling. 3-3'j in. $10.10 per 100: 176 00 per lOOn. Fiancee $6.00 per 100; Fred Burki, $4.00 per 10,); Mis. Patten. $3.iO per ICO, $26,00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchantiess. %> 50 per 100, $20 00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid. Harlowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2 00 per 100, } 16.00 per 1' on. GRAFTED ROSES 2H1n. pf>t8- Order B boohed forBrldo, Brldemald andQ.Idpn Gate at $10.00 per Itio, t'.n.dO I'erlOOO; Liberty, Klllarney and Kjilee In A. Victoria, $15.00 nnr 100, $120.(0 per lOOO, Guaranteed flne stock in every way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Km lift I CiitliiiL"-. Enchantress, unrm.tufi mttiims of Boston Market al luili pti<-i_- Nelson Fisher, M. A. Patten, Boston Market and Flamingo, rt-atiy f'lr M;iriti il<.ii\ ery. Write lor prices ami get aliart;:nn. VBLIB BROTHERS, ^TB Valley View Greenhouses. MARLBOROUGH, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906, Price, $10,00 per 100; $76,00 per 1000, S. J. GODDARD, Framin|hain,Mass. Mention The FlDrlsta' Exchange when writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. ter 100 Per 1000 BED SPOUT :. $5.00 $40.P0 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 Ail cuttlngB well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. UentloD The Florists' EzchaDge when \\rltlng. CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment PINK Kjoiicet' Lawson Mrs. Nelson (inardian .\nscl LilnTty Sunrise L'nole John Per 100 Sfi.OO I.,™ l.ffi Per 1000 $60.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 LIGHT PINK F.Tich:uitre>s Moniint^ (;l()ry RED ICstcllo Por ion Per 10(Hi S'.'.on $20.W] i..io r2..T0 WHITE lioston Market - Lariy liountiful Flnr;i Hill cr 1110 Pit Iikio . .$l..'iO $10.00 . .I.OO ii.OO I 2.'i lO.on Fine, Strong, Well Rooted, Cuttings Per li«i Per lom I -. $3.00 Si'i.OO KaiweriU---- 3.00 ii.OO Perle - . - 2.00 17. .iO 1 Wm. Askew Per liHi Per 1000 . $2.00 \-.x> Chatenay 2.(Hl 17..50 Bridesmaid 2.00 17.,iO Bride. lyory Per im Per IiKM H\.M avis* l-.Vi 12.VI 1 ..".0 yi POSE PLANTS F"ine,StrongPlants,from2' in.Pots KiohnH'Ud Liberty .. Sunrise . Kaiscrin Per 100 Per KlOO ] . S12.oy SIOO.OOO I Pcrle .i.OO 40.00 Uncle John .=1.00 40.00 I Wm. Askew l.lM) 3,1.00 Chatenay... Per llXi Ler 1000 .. $4.00 $.3.5.00 4.00 3,1,00 ... 4.00 3.5.00 . 3. IK) 2.5.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride S3.00 $45.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 2.5.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 Rosalind Orr Enijlish 4.00 :i5.00 PETER REINBERQ, SI Wabash Ave., Chicago CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Enchantress $3.0U Lawsou 2.0U Prosperity iJ.OO Bradt 2.00 Fenn 1.50 Qvieen Louise 1.50 May Naylor l.'iO .Toost 1.25 Eldorado 1.25 EDW J. TAYLOR SOUTHPORT, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exehange when wi-lting. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $60.00 Crisis 6.10 46.00 Lady Bountlfal 3.60 80.00 Knchantress 3.00 26.00 Estelle S.qD 2.600 Lawson, B, Market, Queen, Hario- warden . . 2,00 16,00 From pots 50c, per 100 extra. These are the Best varietie'*. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. MeottoD The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1906. All the standard varieties worth growing. Send for list ready January 1. WM.SWAYNE Box226,KennettSquare,Pa. Meiitlyn The Florists' Exchange when \7ritiiig. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per iiid: SHid per Minn innm-iiiiiti- <1. ■livery. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums. Manli rlolivery. If you did not roccivc niv new lisi, semi for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. Uentftin The Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BR0822rrX"st?eei.Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Carnallon Cullings Per 100. Per 1000. Glendale, ^ arietl.. new $12.00 ,s.00 12.00 H.OO Financee, pink. Wiiite Perfection, new, white ■ SItyrocltet, iiiw. vcjirlet Daybreal< Lawson, It. pinlt 12.00 Candace, iniik 1'2.00 Lady Bountiful, white 4.00 Enchantress, 11, pink 3.00 $100.00 75.00 100.00 50.00 lOO.OO 100.00 35.00 ■25.00 Per KKi. Per 1000. New Richmond, Jl in. pots $15.00 $120.00 American Beauty, 2^ in. pots 0.00 50.00 IWIme. Abel Chatenay, 2j in. pots 3.00 iiOO Uncle John, _'.'. in pots 3.00 ii.OO Per 100. Per 1000. Harlowarden, crimson ' 2.00 15.00 Crusader, Miirlet '2.00 15.00 Mrs. IW. A. Patten, vaiiiK 3.00 '21.00 Fair Maid, pink 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 2.00 15.00 Prosperity 2.00 15.00 While Lawson 4.00 30.00 Cardinal, ;ill sold out; wish to buy ? The Bride, j!> in. pots Bridesmaid, 2.^ in. pots. Golden Gale. '2^ in. pots Per 1(K). Per 1000 . $3.00 $25.00 . 3.00 25.00 3.00 '26.00 Chicago Carnation Co., James Hartshorne, Manager, Joliet, 111. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writliiK. CARNATIONS STRONG, HEALTHY, CUTTINGS. Well rooted in Sand with Soil on Bottom. 100 1000 ENCHANTRESS $2.50 $20.00 LAWSON aOKTHE WHITE LAWSON. THE OUEEN yUEEN LOl'ISE 1.50 2.00 3.,50 2.00 2,00 12.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 100 1000 RED— CRISIS 4..50 40.00 FLASIINGO 3.00 25.00 ESTELLK '2.00 15.00 YKLLOW KLDOKADO '2.S0 20.00 VAK. - VAK. LAWSON 5.00 PROSPERITY 2.00 15.00 C. F. BERTANZEL, THE WHEATLY GARDENS, R08LYN, L. I. Monliun The Florists' Exchange when writing. New Carnation for 1906 WmtePeMiOD It is all wliite Write now for full description. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, IND. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrlllng. 2000 "LIEUTENANT PEARY" Carnations Rooted Cullings, strong well rooted stock, price, .$fi.00 iier 100. S.50.00 per 1000. Also 1000 strong plants from 2 in. pots. Fiancee at .$6.00 per 100. $i0.00 per 1000. Dailledouze Brothers Flat bush, »'"S^l?^„,u. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 340 The Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ApVERriSEMEHTS ..CASH WITH ORDEH. Tlie columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situations Wauted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land. Sec- oud-Hand Materials, etc., For Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements in these columns, 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the inch. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this oflice, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding. ] Copy must reach New York office 5 p. m Wednesday to secure insertion in' issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers in the Western States desiring to advertise under initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. STOCK FOR SALE ROSES — See adv. of Leedle Co., Springfield, Ohio. FANCY ROCKY FORD Cantaloupe seed, whole- sale, per 100 lbs.. $20.00. W. F. AUen, Salisbury. Md. DOUBLE DAHLIA ROOTS, field grown, mixed varieties, whole roots $4.00 per hundred. W. F. Allen. Salisbury, Ud. WE make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write us when in need. Wllmer Cope & Bro., Lincoln University, Chester Co.. Pa. 1.500 Primula Obconica Grandiflora, 4-in. pots, all in bloom, $o per 100. Cash please. Car- nation Boston Market, sand rooted, cool and strong, $12 per 1,000. Sample 10 cents. Cash please. A. Relyea & Son, Orchard Place, Pough- keepsie, N. Y. 440.000 large 4-year old Barr's Mammoth As- paragus rtiots, suitable for forcing or for out- door planting where it is desirable to cut the first season. Price $1.25 per 100; $6.00 per 1,000 or 20.000 for $100.00. Order at once, ground must be cleared. Address W. F. AUen, Salisbury, Md. THOSE wishing fine mUed Gladioli stock can furnish as per below: I 1-2 inch, to 2 Inches, $7.50 per 1000; 1 Incii to 1 1-2 Inches. $5.00 per 1000; 1-2 Inch, to 1 inch. $3.00 per 1000; A few under 1-2 Inch, $5.00 per bushel. A. Brown, Coloma. Wis. STOCK FOB SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock, $25. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, eitra well rooted $7. per 100, $65. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free, Brown Brothers Co., Rochester, N. Y. WHITE PINE and Hemlock for aale. Fine clean stock. Hemlock, 6 to 10 In., $45 per 1,000; Ihii to 2 ft., $75 per 1.000; 2 to 2^ ft., $S5 per 1.000. White Pine, 7 to 10 in., $50 per 1.000; 1 to H^ ft., $70 per 1,000. Berberry Vulgaris, 3 to 6 in., $25 per 1,000. Berberry Thunbergil, 3 to 6 in., $25 per 1,000. PIERCE NURSERY, Hart Street, Beverly Farms. Mass. CANNA8 BED AND SCAELET. AlptaODBe BouTler. 8 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Beaute PoUevlne, 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 Klamlngo, 5 ft ^ 2,25 100; 17.60 1000 J. D. Elsele. 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 rremler, 3 ft 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 YELLOW WITH RED MARKINGS. Cinnabar. 4% ft $2.5'^ 100; $20.00 1000 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft 2.25 100; 17.60 1000 RED WITH YELLOW MAEKINfiS. Mme. Crozy, 4 to 6 ft $3.00 100; $25.00 1000 Antolne Crozy, 5 to 6 ft... 3.50 100; 80.00X000 FINK AND SALMON. Paul Marquant, 6 ft $2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Peachblow. 4 to 5 ft 2.00 100; 16.00 1000 Virginia, 4V4 ft 2.00 lOO; 16.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE, Robusta, 6 to 8 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Shenandoah, 4 to 6 ft 2.25 100; 17.60 1000 Grand liouge, 10 ft 2.00 100; 15,00 1000 Black Beauty, 4 to 6 ft,.. 7.00 100; 60,00 1000 ORCHID-FLOWERING. Austria, yellow, 5 ft $2,00 100; $15.00 1000 Burbank. yellow, 6 10 9 ft $i,iOperlOO; Ib.oo lOOu Italia, red, gold edge. 5 ft. 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 WHITE SPOTTED ROSE. Fair Persian, 4 ft $2.00 100; $15.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $2,00 100; $15.00 lOOO N. B. — Tbese cannas are packed 250 In a boi and four boxes can be cleated together to make one case. Special price on large quantities of cannas made upon application. Send for my florists' seed, plant and bulb catalogue; It contains all you need. Order now, goods can be shipped any time you say, ARTHUR T, BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN, 342 WEST 14TH ST,. NEW YORK, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STOCK WANTED STOCK WANTED — 1000 plants, Pilea nana. State size and price. Graham Brothers, Ottawa, Canada. STOCK ^VANTED. Wanted . Acacia Puhescens Plants, strong nice plants. State in what size pot and prices OUPUY & FERGUSON 38 Jacques Carticr Sq. MONTREAL, CAN. Mention The Florists' Exchange wlicn writing, SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— Youny man, 18. wishes position in florist store, some experience. Address E. N. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By good grower and propagator in private or commercial place. Aged 40, life experience. C. H. care Becker 171 W. 99th Street, New York City. SITUATION WANTED— First-class designer and decorator wants change of position. Best references, years of experience. P. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and nur- seryman, 27 years old, single. German, on commercial or private place as assistant. Ad- dress. A. B., care F. L. Zlegler, Newport, R. I. SITUATION wanted by young man who wants work in greenhouses, live under fiiremaii. Strictly sober, willing and good worker. Best references. P. C. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman on pri- vate or commercial place. Life experience in growing of general stock. First class refer- ences. Married, two children. E. J. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Florist, good grower and maker-up. landscape, etc. 15 years ex- perience, German, 30 years of age. F'leasc state wages, etc., Wm. Prochnow. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Youny lady designer and saleslady, seeks position with a New York State florist. Capable of managing small store.' Best of references supplied. Address E. L. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted on a large wholesale place as grower of roses and carnations. Satisfac- tory references. Married. State particulars. Only first class places need reply. Address E. S. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a bright, active mar- ried man as rose grower or as second man on a huge place, disengaged. Satisfactory ri'ferences-. Only up-to-date places need an- swer. E. R. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gard-ener and florist, German. 34, single. Well up in Easter stock, palms, general cut flowers and bedding plants. Good propagator, rapid pot- ter. Address E. P. care The Florists' Ex- change. SITUATION WANTED — By practical middle aged florist; life experience growing roses, carnations, violets, chrysanthemums, decorative and bedding plants. Single, sober, state wages and particulars. E. M. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By greenhouse man. single. 31. position in large private place. Fii-st class references as to conduct, charac- ter and ability. Wages expected. $35.00 mon- thly and board. Apply J. S. care Marshall See'dstore. 146 W. 2;id Street. New York City. SITUATION WANTED— As grower of cut flowers and general line of stock for retail trade in first class place. Well up in the bus- iness; capable to take charge and handle men. Please state full particulars In first letter. Address E. H., "gardener." 1306 Bloomfield Street. Hoboken. New Jersey. Situation Wanted Ijy lirst-class gardener on private place, :V< years' experience. Address, E. C, care Florists Exchange, HELP WANTED WANTED— Competent foreman In landscape work. C. D. Zimmerman, Buffalo, New York. WANTED— Good rose grower for section; wages $12 per week. Address with references. E. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Two single men having experience in growing roses. Apply with references to F. I%Wan, Bedford Sta, New York. WANTED — A young, industrious man with two or three years experience in greenhouse work. Address E. I., care The Florists' Exchange. Chicago. ASSISTANTS for greenhouses, where roses only are grown ; good wages to competent men. Apply to Frank Dolan. care John Young Co., B.'dford Station. N. Y. WANTED — Foreman, to grow carnations, mums and general line of bedding stock. Must be good designer. Address D. Y. Mellis. Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — A good all around store man, and salesman, good appearance. Address with references and stating wages. H. E. Wilson. 88 Main Street, E., Rochester, New York. WANTED — Good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general stock. State reference and wages. L. J. Kowe, TitusvJlle, Pa. WANTED — Man to take care of greenhouse. One who has knowledge of Spring planting ;ind knows how to do trimming. Address E. il. care The Florists' Exchange, Chicago. WANTED — Carnation man. single, for section forenQan; 3 houses 2>} x 330. Wages. $14 Oi per week. Pittsburgh Rose iind Carnation Company. P. 0. Address. Crystal Farm, Glb- sonia. Fa. WANTED— Florist, willing worker, to assist growing bedding plants, carnations, etc.. (juick potter. Wages, $35.00. house, coal, etc. References required. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains. N. J. WANTED — A first class retail florist, used to good trade, city experience, good decorator and designer of pleasing address. Good habits, state experience, reference and salary fxpeeted. Sears, the Florist. 729 6th Avenue. New York City. WANTED — Man who understands the growing and propagation of hardy herbaceous plants for the wholesale trade. Apply giving full particulars as to wages desired and to ability lo E. G. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A single man with some experience in general greenhouse work. Willing to take charge of fires. Wages, $10. per week and rooms. Address E. Q. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An all round commercial grower {roses especially) . Good wages for a good man. State in your first letter, wages, age. nationality, and where last employed. A good steady position for somebody. W. G. Saltford, I'oughkeepsie, N. Y. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store In large city. Must be up to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouse work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED; boy. or young man. fairly familiar with greenhouse plants etc., with ' under- standing of Spanish, French and German, t" help with office work, and in growing and propagating hot-house plants. A permanent place for the right sort. Reasoner Bros., Oneco. Florida. WANTED — At once, a first class grower of palms, ferns and flowering plants; one who understands packing and shipping and can han- dle men. Steady work to the right man. State wages wanted, also an assistant, one that can take care of houses. A. Leuthy & Company. Perkins Street. Rosllndale, Mass. WANTED — Young man of good appearance and address, with some experience in first class flower store, and decorating. Permanent position, and good chance for advancement. State age, salary expected, experience and references, in first letter. William Donaldson Si Co., Minneapolis. Minn. WANTED— At once, an active, sober young nurseryman, to take charge of a small nur- sery of ten acrus; must have a thorough knowl- edge of the care and propagation of hardy nur- sery stock.' and herbaceous plants. Greenhouse work in Winter. Address, stating wages, ex- perience and references. E. N. R., Box 2032. AUenhurst. N. J. WANTED — For large up-to-date wholesale place, a thoroughly experienced grower as foreman In rose and carnation sections. Only flrst-class grower need apply. Wages. $65 per month with raise if good results are shown. Married man preferred; must show best recommendations from former employers. Address with age, na- tionality, etc., E. E., care The Florists' Ex- change. N/N/- >^ss. r««j -r ^ CD - As assi.'itaut on private place, a young man ex- perienced in roses, carnations and general green- house stock. Must be sober, and one from com- mercial place preferred. Good wat-'cs to the rS party Address Box 114, TUXEDO PARK, N. V Mention The PlorlstB' Exchange when writing.. Young Man Wanted As Salesman and Maker Dp, one who can speak German preferred; must have references, steady work and fair waj-'cs. Apply to KROMBACH, 187 25th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WANTED A young man who has some knowledge of packing and shipping bulbs, plants and seeds. Must be steady, sober and have good refereuces. Permanent posi- tion and good advancement. State all particulars and salary expected. Ad- dress or call between 10 and 4. H. H. BERQER & CO. 47 Barclay St., N. V. City. Mention The FlorUta' Exchange when writinp. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WANTED — Active partner with $1,000 to open retail business at once, have established trade, experience and location. Only need cap- ital. Rare chance for honest man to join me. -Vlso great future- Highest references. Par- ticulars on interview. J. H. N.. care Ford Brothers, 48 W. 2.Sth Street, New York City. YOUR CHANCE — A florist of experience with little money can hire or lease desirable green- bouses in good running order and with an es- tablished trade. Exceptional advantages to the right man, we can only give them in an interview. Write giving information as to ability and where formerly employed or In business. Address P. 0. B. No 1410, Spring- field, Mass. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Long established florist store, good location. E. Dionysius, 172 East 62d street. New York City. I want to rent on reasonable terms about .5,000 sg. feet of glass near New York, suit- able to rose growing. Address, E. K. care The Florists" Exchange. FOR SALE) — One acre ground with 8.500 square feut glass. goDd condition; two minutes walk from trains or trolley. 20 miles from Read- ing Terminal. Philadelphia. For particulars ad- dress Box 54. North Wales, Pa. FOR SALE — House, 7 rooms, steam heat. 1 stable, 5 greenhouses, steam heat. Kearney, N. J., 5 minutes from Erie R. R. depot, and 5 minutes from N. Y. trolley. .T. G. Perry. Schuyler Avenue. Kearney. New Jersey. WANTED TO BUY — ^Place of 10.000 to 15.000 feet of glass within 2 miles from R. R. Station. Houses must be in good condition. Address with terms and description. B. F., care The Florists' Exchange. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses. 24x200 feet; propagating house, 100 feet; potting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie. Josepli Wood, Spring Valley, New York. FOR SALE: — 22 acres. 5 greenhouses, good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for descriptive circular. This will con- vince you. Address Box 311, West Grove, Pa. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on MasBachaaetta Ave., doing good wholesale and retail buslnesa. Full partlculare on application to James Paterson, Admr., 2394 Uassaebusetts Ave.. North CambrldBe, Mass. FOR S.VLE^iix greenhouses to be torn down, four of them 20 x 100, the other two sash houses 12 X 20 glass. Iron benches constructed by Lord & Burnham at Bronxville, about five minutes walk from Tuckahoe on the old White Plains Road. Address. P. L., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— Greenhouses about 7,000 square feet glass with dwelling house and barn; horse and wagons; in fine locality on trolley line; entire product of greenhouses sold at re- tail. Address, Edw. J. Murphy Co.. corner Main and Bridge streets, Springfield, Mass. Florist Business. FOR SALE in Now Hnven. t'onn., at a big bar- gain, fnnsisting of steam heated greenhniisus and land, all stoek and lixtures. .Xddrfss. N. S. Blatchley, 69 Church St., NEW HAVEN, CONN Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange wben writing. FOR RENT. An old established Florist Store with Kreen- houses attached. Rent very reasonable. Apply Young & Nugent, 42 West 28th St., City. For RENT or SALE Five <;reenhou9es. OnelSft. wide; one 14 feet wide; three 10 ft. wide; all 100 leet Iolu. all heated by hot water; good market tor Geraniums and other bedding plants, as well fs vei:etBble plants; (.iood chance to work up a good Retail bupiness 'i6 miles from New York. AddresB : K. O. care The l-'lorisl'ti Kxchange. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR RENT — To lease for a term of yrar.s. my greenhouses, consisting of about 18.0t>0 feet of glass. All Hltchings & Company boil- ers: also four of the houses are Hitchings & Company construction, city water on the premises, two trolley lines, one block, and railroad station two blocks from the premises, 3 miles from 34th Street Ferry. Geographi- cally tbey are in tlip center of Greater New York. If this appeals to you. come and see It and get ahead of the fellow who writes for In- formation. Possession, June 1, 1900. Alex. S. Burns, 128 4th Street, Woodslde, Queens Borough. New York. March 17, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 34J FOR SALE OR RENT FOR RENT— Greenhouses about 16,000 feet of glass, steam lieated. Eight acres of grouud all sloping to south, and well protected from north and northwest winds. Seven-roomed dwelling, barn, sheds, etc. Located at Silver Side Station (B. & 0. R. R.) Delaware, 15 miles to Philadelphia, 5 miles to Wilmington. Several local trains each way dally. Good trade already established. Apply on the premises, or address Sam. N. Ti-ump, R. F. D. 1, Edgemoor. Del. FOR SALE Three Greenhouses 150 x 30 feet, potting shed 99 X 22 feet, boiler room. So x 22 feet, built about three years ago, practically new. Everything in complete working order and stocked. One acre of land ; % of a mile from Railroad Station ; 18 miles from New York City. Address A. S., CARE FLORISTS EXCHANGE. RientloD the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business.establlshed 1888, in one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunity for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Z. Z., care Florists' Exohanqe. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^FOR SALE FOB SALE — Furman hot water boiler, No. 7. L. J. Kowe. Tltnsvllle, Pa. FOR SALE Several sash houses, com- prising 9000 square feet of glass. Will sell cheap, as we want to clear the land. Can be easily removed. Apply to W. I. CUSSEN, 134 Jackson Avenue, (Greenville Section,) Jersey City, New Jersey. ilentlon The Florists' Exchange wbfen writing. FOR SALE PIIUPQ Rider -BrlcBBon. Second-hand, from rUmrO 940.00 np; all repairs; other makes; new : cheap. Onil CDC 1 old up-rlgbt steam boiler, contains DUILLno eoiHi-in. tubes. $25.00. One second hand No. 16 Hltchings Boiler. Good condition, $70. pipe (iood serviceable second - hand, with rirC Threads; 2-ln., 7 ots.; IH-in.. B?^ cts.; IM-ln., 4ctB.; 1-ln., 3ct8.; 2>^ in., lOcts.; Sin.. Ucts.; 4 In., 19ot9. New 2-ln. Standard, fnll lenetha, with couplings, 8^ cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTAPI/C «iiil nice New Economy, best made OlUUKo anO UlCd no. l Threads, K-ln..^-ln. 1-in. pipe. »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., IH-in. 3-ln. pipe, $4.00. PIDC PMTTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirC UUIlLnO outs H-ln.-1-in. pipe. $1.00 No. 2 cuts 1-ln. -2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rnM.in'''p"ipe^''Sf..g: 241n. iirlpB "-j-m.-ZH In. pipe. $2.40; 36-ln., gripe «-ln.-3>4-ln. pipe, »4.76. DIDC UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips H-ln.-a rirC (loco in. pipe, $2.00. CADnCM UnCC ^ev. K-ln.. guaranteed 100-lbs. DAnUCn nUOL pressure, 1% cts. per ft.; Win. not guaranteed, iH cts. per ft. UflT DED QACU New. Cypress. 3-ft.xe ft., from nUI-DCU OMOn 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.80 up. Second-hand. In good condition, all t^lass In, at il.25 and $1.00 each. DAniATODC steam, as good as new. all sizes, nHUIHIUno about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per column. New American 10x12 single $1.70 per box ; 12x12 single $1.75 per box ; 10x12. 12x12. 10x16 double, 2.40 per box ; 12x14,12x20. 14x14, 14x20 B. D., $2.55 per box ; 16x18, 18x18. $2.80 per box ; 18x24 B. D., $3.00 per box. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Build- ing Material, Veutilating: Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Faint, Points, etc. GLASS M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when Wiirlng. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gult Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 UetTopolltan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 18 Hltchings at reduced cost, one 12 section Scollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write tor list. Wm. H. Lut- ton, West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J.. Jersey City. N. J. New York News Notes. Now that Easter is but a few weelts away, greater interest is being taken in the lily question, and mucli speculation as to the probable supply is rife among the growers. Those who have canvassed the district in and about New York carefully, are free to say that there will be no over-suppiy. and that the price per bloom for petted stock will be held at 12c. each. Of course, this means for good plants. There are many complaints, as usual, about the large percentage of lily bulbs that have had to be thrown away, and some growers are under the impression that owing to the large percentage of loss from this cause, it does not pay to handle lilies in any quantity. R. G. Wilson, a prominent retail florist of Brooklyn, has opened a store at 48 West Thirtieth street, where he is conducting a wholesale and retail store combined. F. H. Traendly has returned from Dayton, O.. where he went to meet with the executive board of the S. A. P. O. H. He reports that Dayton is a very pleasant place to visit, and that the society, when it meets there in August next, will have a successful and pleasant gathering. Among the visitors this week were: Peter Crowe, Utica, New York; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; P. San- der, the junior member of the firm of .Sander & Son, St. Albans, England, and Mr. Maelstrom, who succeeds A. Dimmock, as traveling representative of that firm. A fire broke out in the vicinity of W. Gomersall's establishment at Ny- ack, N. Y. on Friday, March 9, and spread to the greenhouses. The local firemen responded to an alarm and soon had the flames under control. The New York office of the Heren- deen Manufacturing Company of Geneva. N. Y., has been removed from .39 Cortlandt street to 296 Pearl street. The firm's new telephone does a big wholesale trade. A. H. Langjahr is receiving a fine grade of lily of the valley from the Dale Estate, Brampton Canada. Cincinnati, O. Memories of Dayton. It was my privilege and pleasure to attend, on Monday evening, March 5, the banquet given to the executive committee of the S. A, F. O. H. at the Beckel House, Dayton, O. H. M. Al- tick acted as toastmaster, a position he admirably filled. Speeches were made by every one present, not a sin- gle victim escaping. Ask iVIi-. Elliott to tell you his true story of the canned roses which he transplanted during his recent trip to Cuba. Ask John Evans if he has found his grip yet: lost in Boston last January, George Asmus says the old S. A. F. must get a hustle on and do something. Mr. Hallock's appeal to the florists of the United States to join the National Society was a masterful bit of oratory. The banquet was a grand success and thoroughly enjoyed. The powers that be were more than pleased with the city of Dayton. They had no idea of its beauty, and when I say it is the prettiest inland city of Ohio, I believe every florist will bear me out in this assertion when they reach Dayton in August. It is the' intention of the citizens of Dayton to give all a good time. Monday was rather an unfortunate day for the florists, H, H, Ritter buried his father, wlio by the way, was tjroliably the oldest florist in Ohio, having been continuously in the busi- ness for 80 years. Then as the Miami Floral ('ompany's messenger was car- rying some flowers and greens from the greenhouse to the Beckel House to decorate the tables for the banquet, the boy stepped on the wrong track and was killed. I fully believe that the plans form- ulated by the executive committee are such that the Dayton meeting will be the most interesting in the society's history, and you who read this should make up your minds now to attend. You will never regret it. A Carnation Show. The annual carnation show of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, held Saturday afternoon last, was the best ever given in our club rooms. The judges, Critchell, Sunderbruch and Schwartz, were tried to their utmost to make the awards. F. R, Pierson, Tarrytown, New York, was here with an exhibit. The E. G. Hill Company had a fine display. Witterstaetter had his usual number of good things. Geo, Beyer of Toledo, Ohio, sent an exhibit. Honaker of Lexington. Ky., Wm. Mur- phy, Sam Kuhn, Fiank Snyder. T. Windram, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland. Md.. W. C. Hill & Company, Miami Floral Company, Huntsman & Comp- any, Cincinnati, Ohio, Heller Brothers. New Castle. Ind. and J. Hartje. with Candace, from Indianapolis, Ind., a good one, were all on hand. W. E. Hall. Clyde, sent his scarlet seedling. E. G, Gillett, which was entered for a certificate, scoring S3 points; in 1905 it scored 86. It is the belief of many that this is a coming red; the shade not being a bright scarlet was the only fault to be found with it, Mr, Pier- son and several other good judges were very favorably impressed, and it was certainly much admired by the public. The tact that it did not point up and receive a certificate is no detriment to the value of the carnation. Weber & Sons took first prize on white, with My Maryland. Mlaybeil— a seedling— up tor certificate, scored 83 points. • The other prize winners were Hill. Pierson, Windram, Honaker and Witterstaetter. The S. A. P. O. H. medals were awarded as follows: The silver medal to R. Witterstaetter for Afterglow carnation, and the bronze medal to Miss Kate Moulton rose from the Minneapolis Floral Company. George Murphy put up a very pretty display of pansies. The crowds of people to view the show was simply a jam; they passed to the exhibition room at the rate of 350 every ten min- utes from 3 to 8 p. m. At 6.30 p. m. sixty-three florists sat down to a banquet provided by the Cincinnati craft. This affair was held at the Burnett House. Among those present were: John Darsen. W. Hack, Henry Rieman, Homer Wiegand, E, A, Nelson. John Hartje. Sidney Smith, Fred Huckreide. Wm, Billingsley and Irwin Bertermann; all of Indianapolis, Ind,; Herbert Heller, New Castle, Ind,; H, M, Altick, J. Bochner and George Bartholomew, Dayton, O,, Chas Pommert, Amelia, O., John Web- er, Oakland, Md,; W, Reeser, Urbana. O.; D. S, Hnnaker, W, Gerlach, Lex- ington. Ky.; E. G Hill, J A, Evans, George Cause, Geo, H. Puller. Rich- mond. Ind.; C. P. Dieterich. Maysville, Ky.; Theo, Bock. Hamilton, O.; C, H. Kunzman and J, Wettle, Louisville. Ky. ; P. R. Pierson. Tarrytown-on- Hudson: Mrs. Louise Koenig and Mrs, Sanford Link, Portsmouth. O.; W. Murphy, C. J, Ohmer, Geo, Murphy, Sam kuhn, C, E, Critchell. Louis Kyrk. P. W. Braunstine, J, W. Rod- ge'rs, J. A. Peterson. Geo. Corbett. Geo. E Tromey. Thos, Windram. E. Mack, J, Chas, Murphy, Geo. S, Bartlett, Ben George, Jas, Allen Wm, Gardner, D. Rusconi. R, Witterstaetter, C, A, Mur- phy. Ray Murphy. P. Olinger, Max Rudolph. A. Gray. R. D. Ruttle, Fred Gray and E. G. Gillett. Wm. Murphy, president of the Cin- cinnati Florists' Society, acted as toastmaster, and prominent among the speakers of the evening were, P. R. Pierson, E. G, Hill. Herbert Heller, Geo. Tromey, of green carnation fame, 'and head man for Fred Gear, J, Web- er J. A. Evans. H. M. Altick, vice-pres- id us with our Fall festival shows, and others. Taken all in all, it was the l>est carnation show, the best crowd of visitors, the best banquet, and the best lot uf .all around good fellows that we have had together in years. Come again; we are always glad to see you. E. G. GILLETT. Los Angeles, Cal. Business Increasing. While it is a well known fact throughout the land that Los Angeles is rapidly growing great in commer- cial and real estate realms, it is also growing in the horticultural world. Last year saw many improvements and additions to our increasing de- mand on all nursery and cut flower stock. Many acres of carnations will be planted this season out-of-doors. E. R. Meserve will plant more than ten acres in a favored locality 60 miles from Los Angeles; he is also planning for three houses, each 23 x 180 feet, for choice carnations and roses. Los Angeles has not enough glass to supply the demand for choice stock which is being shipped here from San Francisco. Asparagus plumosus is rapidly ripening its seed, for which there is a brisk call. A Cycas revoluta is now in full seed bearing on the grounds near the Signal Hill Nursery — an object of great inter- est to the tourists from eastern coun- tries. Strong rooted carnation cuttings are in big demand. C. M. W. The Southern California Horticul- tural Society enters upon its second year as a corporation, with a capital stock limited to fifty thousand dollars, with $150 subscribed. The shares cost five dollars each, which entitles all subscribers to all the privileges and benefits of the society for a year. Tlie first meeting under the new manage- ment was held in Assembly Room, Chamber of Commerce building, March 7, at 7.30 p, m. The first board of directors are: Walter Ray- mond, proprietor of Hotel Raymond, Pasadena, president; J. Dietrich of Dietrich & Houston, nurserymen, treasurer: Ernest Braunton, one of the editors of the Tiines and California Cultivator, secretary; J, G, Morley, superintendent of parks; E, H, Rust, nurseryman; O. H. W^right, florist; John W. Walters and H. W. O'Mei- veny, attorneys. The society will hold monthly meetings in Assembly Room. Chamber of Commerce building, until it secures a home of its own, where exhibits of rare flowers and plants will be made and topics of interest to the members of the trade and amateur florists will be discussed. The first show of the season will be held during the week ending May 12, which is convention week of .the Mystic Shriners of the United States. Every hotel of the city has been en- gaged nine months ahead for this assemblage, when fifty thousand vis- itors are expected and for a brief sea- son enjoy with us our matchless cli- mate. Edward H. Rust, proprietor of Palm Nursery, South Pasadena, has bought a large tract of land near Tulare, in the great San Joaquin valley, wiiere he will establish a large branch of his present nursery business. P. D. BARNHART. EUREKA. ILL. — C. E. Brady, of the firm of Brady & Son, florists, died at his residence of heart failure. Mr. Brady was 6 3 years of age and had resided in and near Eureka for the past thirty years. CHELSEA, MASS. — Wm. S. Butler, a resident of this place, and a flower dealer in Boston, has died at his home on Tudor street. Send Yo u?;d"s.Early FOR OUR Spring Number Next Week 342 The Plorists' Exchange GERANIUMS Nutt Kicard. Doyle, Bachnerand olliers, 2 In. pots, »2.00 per ICO; $20.00 per 1000. Cannas 2 to 3 eyes. $2.00 per 100. COLEUS • 1000 100 Crimson Verschaflelli, Golden Bedder and 16 others $6.00 $.1)0 Giant Fancy I^eavedColeus 9.00 I.OO Iceratnm, Pauline and Gurney 4.00 .60 ■• 2 In pots 16.00 1.60 Vinca Variegated, K. C 7.00 .'6 2 in. Pors 16.00 1.50 3 In. pots- 86.00 4.00 Lobelia Compacta R. 0 .,.. 6.00 .76 •• 2 in. pots 16.00 1 60 Salvia Bonfire R. C 1.00 Heliotropes I>ark R. C 1 OJ Fuchsias, Best Varieties R. 0 1.00 Double Petunias. 2 In. pots 2 50 Giant Sweet Alyssum, 2 In. pots 2.00 CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writliic. Best EtnysaDtiiiiniuiDii ROSIERE, the only early pink. Can ho cut Oct. liith ;ind hircer than the rest. $25.00 per I 00. Excellent Slock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unexcelled for Cut FNuvors. Sinsle Stem Pots. Bush, etc. All points in its favor. Strong Young Plants, S35.00 per 100. We have SEVEN other srand sorts at same price. Our cata)ot.'ue ilcscrihcs. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Blentlon The Florists' Exchange vhen writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS R C . S2m per 100; Halliday, Jones, Polly Rose, Golden Nugget, While Ivory, Pinl< Ivory. LOBELIA, O. P. coniiiacta and German stocks a specialty. i;Oc. per 1(1". BAUDISCH & HUMMEL, 537 Fulton Street, Union Hill, N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOW TO GROW musHRooms A practical treatise of instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price. - - - lo cents. \. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co.. 2-8 Duane St., New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Newport, R. I. News Notes. Fred W. Smythe was here not long ago on business, 'and it is under- stood that he thought seriously of opening his Casino store for Easter. This would be a much earlier start than usual tor the avenue trade, but likely the idea is that Easter business would pay for the dull intervals be- fore and after. Several consignments of Canada hardwood ashes, in carload lots, are expected here next week for use on lawns. Wood ashes are used more and more each year. The farmers on the borders of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, es- pecially several of those near Fall River, are large growers of peppers. One farmer a Portuguese, makes pep- per growing his business exclusively, and he has no trouble in disposing of all his produce in Fall River. By the way Fall River is more of a place horticulturally than the little din it makes would lead us to sup- pose. There are several florist stores doing a thriving business there. It is astonishing the quantities of roses and carnations sold there on a Sat- urday and evening. The quality of the stock was this season the equal of that .seen anywhere, while the flor- ists' made-up work would put in the shade much of a similar nature seen in supposedly more fashionable com- munities. M. i 500.000 COLEUS j Rooted Catlings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash \ South Sudbury, IVfass. Verschaffeltii, Golden Redder and fancy named varieties. Can deliver at once or will boolt orders for March and April delivery. H. IN. EATOIN, issssssseesesseeeoessseoessooeesssssQ ■^■ss9ssssesoese3seese9sse9eeeeoeseo9eee9eooee i |»-•.*,*^«^*^*■,»^•>•>•s.^.— ww,.^ Mentlnn The Flnrlntn' EiehanEe when writing. Coleus Rooted Cuttings VerschaHeltIi Golden Queen Fire Brand Queen Victoria Beckwith Gem Fancy Varieties 60c per 100; S5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder Hero Messey Pearl of Orange 75c per 100; 56.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA Splendens Bonfire 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 108,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CCTTINGS, $1.2.5 per 100; $10,00 per 1. 000. Monrovia. Polly Rose, Appleton. t-aton, Koblnsou, Bonnaflon, $2.00 per ICO, $16.00 per 1,000. Dr. Engueliard, Alice Byron, Wm. Dnck- hain, Clieltoni, elivered to snit. Healthy Stock, enough said. WM. BECKER. Box 48. Farmingdale, L. I. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. R. C. MUMS $2.00 per lOo; $15.00 per 1000 Wm. Duckliam, Wlllowbrook, V. Morel. Col. Appleton, Ivory, Ooldmine, P. Faciflf, T. Eaton, Y. Cliadwick, Mrs. Cooinbes. Polly Rose. Balfour, Marie Llger, Pennsyl- vania. White Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Lavender Queen, Clieltoni. ROOTED CUTTINGS i>erlOO Per WOO Verbenas, fine 8 orts 60.75 $5.00 Feverfow. Little Gem 75 B.OO AKeratum 75 6. 01) Col«us. IS varieties, l.OU 6.00 SlevlaVar 76 6.00 Heliotrope 1.00 POT PLANTS Bellis Perennis Daisies (once transplant- ed) $1.00periro Dl.Swt Alyssum. Pot plants 2.00perl'i0 Feverfew. Little Gem 3.00 per 100 Smilai. Pot plants 2.00perl00 EASTER PLANTS Genist p.. Bloom or bud, $j.flO per doz , Fine Plants. Splrea, Bloom or bnd, $1 00 per doz.. Fine Plants. Dracaena Indivisa, 6 in. Fine Plants, $9.00 per doz Will exchange any of the above for good sort.'^ carnation cuttings, JOS. H. SEAMAN & GO. 60 So. Main St.. Washington, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wilting. Easter Plants Nice^ Lar^e, Healthy Plants in full Bloom EASTER LILIES, lOr. ikt l.ii.l. Hydrangeas, r>Oc.. T'lc, $1.00 each. Crimson Rambler Roses, .50c. to "fif . each. Azaleas, i.mc. 7M-. and SI. 00 each. Genistas, -'ic. to 40c. eaeh. Primula Obconica, 8 inch pans. 50c. each. Geraniums, 4 inch pots. lOe ; .0 inch pots. 15c. vi\ Spiraea, '2'n- and 40c. each. Tomato Plants, 4 inch pots. inc. each; 800 in Imd *tind I'loom. F. B. RINE.LewlsbUTg, Pa. ' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4. ill) per 1000 by express ; BO cts. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.50 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENHIHBS, ^"t^^"^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Panelee. ' Mpiitii.n The Florists* Exchange when wiMtlns- PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small Plants, $2.00 per 1000. Asp. Spreugeri, 3 in. pots Ozalis Florlbunila liosea per 100 .50 10 var. line plants, 3 1-2 in. pots 1.35 Colens ready in March 1.30 Asp. I'luuiosus, ready in March per 100 {§3.00 3.00 3.00 CASH OR C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. MePtlcD The Florlati' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per lOO, Prepaid Ageratum Gurney, Alyssum, Double, fi0c. $4..'jO per 1000. Alternanthera, beyt red and yel- low. 40c : $.'i.(XMi'rli)nii. Extra strong Fall rooted. ."SOc. S4.1XI per Innd, Fuchsia, 5 extra line sorts, $1.1X1, $!Mio p.-r iniin. Hardy Pinks, i^i kinds, .Vx-.; $'J..')0 ]i<.-r iniKi Heliotrope, bhi<-. Salvia Bonfire and Splendens, 7~>(', $7.0i.M.ier UXH). Coleus Bed* ders, line. Seedlings, prepaid, per 100. Cyclamen Gigan* teum, mixi-d, ready to transplant. $l.'i'». Ver- bena, Dreers Mammoth, mixed. i^Oc. $'2S-)0 per innii Aster, Queen of ttie Market, mixed. 40c. Salvia Splendens, ::>< : S : oo per inoo. Ageratum Gurney,-' in.. Iji' eui.'li. i.'ash. Above euuraiitced tn please. Shippensburg Floral Company. Shippensburg, Pa. Formerly Byer Floral Company. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. 300 CINERARIAS. SHOWING COLOR MlCHELL'd PARIS STRAIN, fine stock, 6-7 in. pots. $2 00-J3.00 per dozen. PRIMULA OKCONICA.in bloom 4-5 in. pots $.76-$I.OO per dozen. PELAROONHJMS.mlxed3-6in.pot8,S.50-$l.OO- $1.60 per dozen. 8PIBAEA GLADSTONE AND COMPACTA Sin bud 7-8 in. pot8 $.60-$. 75 each. MARGUERITES. WHITE, 4-6 in, pots, $1.00 $2.50 per dozen. VINCAS. Sin. heavy at $15.00 per 100. Tliese plants are all heavy and can be shifted in larger pots. J. S. BLOOM, Reigelsville, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PHNSIES From our well-known strain, the best In the market, strong plants, $1.60 per600;»2. 60 per 1000 nAI^IF^ (BelUs). Fine plants, UAI<3ll-9 $2 00 per 1000. POROET-ME-NOT ="*,Lrp'er looo. GERANItM» ""'"'^^"'staoperioo. I FTTI ltf*F Boston Market, Grand Eaplds, *-■-■ "l^^*- $1.00 perlOOO; 5,000 Tor H.OO. TOMATO PLANTS l^^„%lT^oS^'''- J. C.SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. paNSIES Xraiisplanted f*IautH from cold frame in bud, stronsT and stocky, $1.50 per 100: $12.00 per 1000. Seedlins:^* very fine from cold frame. October sowing, $3.00 per 1000, Cash with order. PETER BROWN, ^ 124 Ruby Street LANCASTER.. - PA. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. EASTER PLANTS Now ready for shipment Blooming Easter week or before If desired. Nine houses and ever so many hot beds crowded with them ; In belter condition than ever before. A/alea ludica, all leading varieties, grown especially for me under contract in Belgium. Only the choicest will be offered. None are picked fur Fall sales (we sell none In the Fall, only for Easter or Christmas, when in bloom) Mad. Van derCruyssen, fine shaped plants as round as an apple, the peoples' choice, best double pink In existence, all lull of buds and all sizes, 6 and 7 inch pots, price, 75c., $1.00 $1.25.$1.50,$1 75 and $2.00 each. Other choice varieties, Bernard, Andrew, NIohe. Deut- sche. Perle (double white), Em pregg of India, Prof. Wolters, Vervaeneana, Joseph Ver- vain (best double variegated) Paul Rucker, and lots of other good Amerl*'an sellers price, 6Sc.. 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.60 to $1.75 each. Litium Harrisii, Henry F. Mlchell strain, none better. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk Cash with order, full of buds; were never 80 fine as this year; no failure. Also Japanese Multitlorum, Wo had unusual good luck with them this season. Can supply all wants ; plants, 6 Inch pots from 5, 6, 7 to lu buds, 10c. per bud; under 5 buds per plant, 12c. per bud. Cineraria Hybrlrta. Have a house full of G inch plants In every stage of bloom or bud, $2.00. $.1.00, $1.00, $5.00 per dozen. Hydrangea Otaksa and Thomas Hogg, white,6,7and81nthpot8,4Cc., 5uc ,75c.,$l.0Uand $1.50 each. Spirfea Gladstone, (no o'her this year); this 18 the best splrcea grown ; full l f buds, 6 and 7 inch pots, 50c., 7Bc. to $1.00 each. ROSES.Crimson Ramblers, have only laige plants, 6, 7, 8 inch pote, 75c., $l.uO. $1.25 to $1.50 each. American Beauty, G Inch pots. .'lOc. and 75c. each. Hermosa,* Inch pots, 26c. each. Begonia Vernon, and new improved Er- fonlii in Vjloom. Very fine shapely plants, f J inch pots, $2.00 per dozen. Boston Ferns, 5 to 5^ Inch pots, 30c.. 35c., and 40c each. Pierson Ferns, 4 Inch pots, 25c. ; 6 to 5.J Inch pots, 3i'c.. 36c. to 40c. each. Barrowsii Ferns, In 4 inch pots, smaU26c. Molly Ferns, large, 4 Inch pots, 15c. each. Latania Borbonica. 6i inch pots, 30c. each. Asparagus P!uniosu8,4 inch p 'ts, lUc. Kentia Forsteriana, 35, 45 to 60 Inches hieh, 75C., $1.00, $1.50 to $1.76 each. Araucaria Excelsa, 7 inch pots. 4 years old, 5. fi, 7 and 8 tiers, 31 to ^5 Inches high, $l.5i', $1.75 to $2.00 each. Small sizes, 40c to 60c. each. Hyacinths, my own Importation, raised from first sized bulbs, all c ^1 rs; King of tlie Blues, Lavender Blue. Gertrude, pink. La Gran- de^se, white, $12.00 per 100. (All bulb stock are out In cold frame). Tulips: Tournesol, best double, one that sellsat sight, 3 bulbs in 4 inch pots, $1.60 per dozen pots. Von Sion, double narcissus or daffodils, double nosed, 3 bulbs in 6} and 6 inch pots, $2.00, $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen pots. Picas Elastica. 6 inch pots. 36c. to 50c. each- Smith's improved pure whit^ large Moon- vine, a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years; have 20,000 for this season, 2^i In. pots, now ready, $5 per 100. Please mention If pots are wanted. please. OODFRBV ASCHMANN OI2 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Orowcr and lm|jorter of Pot Plants Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. March 17, 1906 The Plorist^' Hxclnfcin^c 343 GERANIUM S-PlmcELiiEODS Pibhts CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM SI .OOperdoz.,S6.00perlOO, SSO.OO per lOOO E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., $6.00per lOO. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. From 2-ln. pots Per doz. Per 100 Abiitllou. Bavltzl and others. $0.40 $2.00 Achy rant lies lOmersoni 40 2.00 Ag-eratuni, blue and white 40 2.00 Alternaiithera. red and yellow 40 2.00 Alyssuiii.tilantand dwarf 40 2.00 Besrunias, beddint;. var 40 2.00 f'ol«Mi.-*, In Rood variety 40 2.00 Harilj Kiielinh Ivy, $l7.50perlOOO .40 2.00 Hard> Plilox. 10 good varieties 50 3.00 Heliotrope, in good variety 40 2.00 Hollyhocks, double white and mixed Sin. pots 60 3.00 Lemon VerbeDa 40 2.00 Lantanas. in good variety 40 2.00 Litbelia. Crystal Palace Gem 40 2.00 Moon vines, blue and white 60 3.00 Salvia, in variety 40 2.00 Salvia Hon lire 40 2.00 Sencrio Srandeng, Parlor Ivy 40 2.00 Asparag'ns, Pluiuosug Nanus Sin. .75 6.00 pots, FIcus Elastica (Rubber Plants). 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums Large Flowering: or Aster Varl- ties; Printe of Wales. Gloire de France, Sir Michael Aehbury. Hijos, Queen of Whites. Sun Set, and 30 other varieties 50 3.00 Small Flowering or ISutton Vari- ties.DawG.Dinizulu, Dundee. Edna. Goldfinch, James Boon, Rhoda, Tennysou and 20 other varieties Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck; $3.60 per bush. Acalypha itacfeeana Achyranthes, Emersonll, and Ver- Hchaffeltil 40 2.00 Cnphea iCigar plant) 40 2.00 Parlor Ivy, Scuecio Bcandcna 40 2 00 .40 .40 From 2in. pots Per doz. Per UO ycente^l GeraiiluuiSt Kose, Balm, Fernlfolia, etc 40 2.00 PlumbaKo. Gapensis, White «0 3 ou Ret;oniaH, beddioK varieties 40 2.00 Suiilax 40 2 OU Coleiis, In good varieties 40 2.00 Hard J ChrysaniheniiiniB, small tlowered , 40 2.00 Hardy Oliry santhenianiBi large flowered 60 S.fO Verbenas, Seoarate Colors 40 2 00 Verbenas. Mixed 40 1 5<^ Fetunias, Dreer'«Superb Single 40 2 10 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in any quantity. Wakefield* Succession. Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.25per 1000. 10,000 and over at $1.0D per 1000. Parsley, Moss curled. SOc. per 100. $2.60 per 1000. Beet, Egyptian, $1.25 per lOOO. 10,000 and over SI.OO per 1000. Lettuce. Big Boston, Boston Market, TfnnisBal], Grand Ripids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties fuch as Earliana. ('balks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion. Dwarf Stune. etc. J2.00 per 1000. Standard crop varie- ties such as Stone, Favorite, Paragon, Beauty and Acme. $1.03 oer ICCO. Dahlia l^oots We are now booking contract orders for delivery next fall and winter. Our cnllectlon will compare very favorably with any in tlie country. Weare prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose buBine'S card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial InvitaMon is ei- t*»nded to all interested in horticulture to visit us, CowentonStation.Phlladelpbiadlvi-lon B &0 R. R., 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all train?. Cash with order, please. Not less than live of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. ^ SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. 90c. per 100; fS.OO per 1000. Ageratuin.Ourney, Pauline. 2 in $1 50 per JOO. HAKIS 1)AI^5Y. White and Yellow, 2 in,. 2c. HAKUV FINKS, field erowii, Bisex Witch, Abbotsford. Mary Gray. 3>sic. each, .SALVIA, 2 in.. 2c. each. COLKIJS.G, B., etc, 2 in.. 2c each. ROOTED CUTTINGS List below, per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6 tlnda.$1.26. HKI.IOTKOPK. 3 kinds, $1(0, AG F. It. VriMI, Pauline. OurLey. White. 50c. HLOWEKINO HKdONIAS. 8 liindB. $1.10. COLEIIS. 10 tlnds, W'c. $5 00 per luutl, FEVEKIfKW. UEM, $1 Oi>. FABIS DAI'jV, whit" and yellow, $1 00. ALTKBNANrUEBA. Bed and yellow, 60c.; $4,00 per 101 0, DOUBLE HETUNI.i-', ten kiid8,$l,00. STEVIA SEBRATA and VAKlEGATA,75c, OEKIVI«N OK FAKUOK IVY, 75c. MAI.VI.V. 3 kinds. !l"c, KOsE <;EK4N1U?.I.$1 no. U ALI FOK N I A P K I V ET, 3 yearn. 16 to 20 bran- ches, $2 00. $18 no per 1 000, Must move stock . Gash, or O, O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS..Chambersburg.Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. STOCK YOU WILL ALL WANT Per 100 Baby Ramblers. 4 in S20.00 Baby Ramblers, 2H in T-fO Crimson Ramblers, 3 to 4 ft , 12. UO Crimson Ramblers, 4 to 6 ft 16.00 Boston Forua. 2mn.. ready to shift 3.00 Piersoni and Scottii Ferns 4.00 Hyd. Otak-a,2'^ in., ready to shift 2.50 Vlnca Major, var. 2!^ in :... 2.50 4ln B.OO Clematis Paniculata. 2 years old field grown. 10.00 " " '* from pots 6.00 Amoelopaia Veilchil, pot grown, dormant. long [growths, 4.00 English Ivy, 3!^ In. long, vines 6.00 Tritoma Uvaria. strong field roots 4.00 Stokesfja Cyanea. fine plants 3.00 50.000 Dormant Canna Roots, bestnamed 2.00 All Colors notnamed 1.60 10 Best Geraniums, 2H in., ready to shift 2.50 25.000 Shrubs, Vines. Honeysuckles, California P'lvet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash Pleaoe. BENJAMIN GONNELL West Grove, Pa. Mention The FlorlstB* Exchange when wrlilpg ASPARAGUS. RHUBARB And Small Fruit Plants Extra strniif,' two year old asparatrus. $4.00 |ier 1000: good two year. $3.00 per 1000: strong, ynung Rhubarb. $3.00 per 100; Ward. Eldorado. Blowers, Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert. Witch and other raspberries ; 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong 18 to 24 in. tops Amel- opsis veitfhii. S2.50 fier 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address, CH>tS. BLACK, Hightstown N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists* Ex(*tiange wlien writing. 20.000 SHASTA DAISIEIS Alaska* California. Westralla, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per lOnO. Strong field divisions for three inch pots or larger. My Uaisles are not change seedlii ga which cannot be depended on, but dlvialcns from Mr Burbank's original plants. Improved Daisy "hliasta." $2 60 per 100. iNot leas than 50 at Ihia rate.) Strong field divisions, which cau be divided into three or smaller on^s. lte&:onias. flowering 6 varittirs, 2H inch, $3.on per 100 Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Sttllata. 2i4 Inch. $2.mi. Oeranium. Silver edge. $1.00 rer 100. Paris Daisy. "Queen Ahxandra." 2*4 inch. f3,00. Heliotrope, dark and light. 75c. per 100. SEE O- Alaaka. California and Westralla. 25c. per If^O ; $2.00 per 1000; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta. 2Pc. per 1500; $2 60 per oz. Hybrid Delpliiniuni, Burbank atrain, 26c. per pkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia. Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, 60c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED OROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAI.. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltlig. FIKEST DOVeiE PETDIIIIIS An immense stock of white, pidk, red. crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothlag mixed. Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Double Petunias $1.25 Heliotropes, per 1000. $9 00 l.OO GeranluniH, Mme. Sallerol 2.00 Cupbea, (Cigar I'lant) 75 G:i/,ania MpleiKlt'iis 1.50 Petunia Graudlilora, plngle in variety.. .. 126 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Afferatuin, 4 vars. 75 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrUlug. AZALEAS FOR EASTER All the Best Sorts— Loaded With Buds. llitri !•_> inch .iOc each seasonable ROOlCd CUlllDgs and Plants -Vchyrantlies.S var Alyssnm. dbl Chrysaiitlieninius, standard var. UaruatioiiB. Lawson, Fair Maid. .. .Too^t-ChiiUeLKcr, Queen Louise... CuleuB, Queen & VerBCh.fleltil '■ . Aestd Cuiiliea Dahlias, roots ... . Oraca'iia iiidlvlwa, 3 inch pots Fuchsias Genistas, t'i in, $3.00; 4 in. tl2.00, 5 in. $20.00; 6 in. $25.00 per ICO. German Ivy Marguerites, 2 var " Queen Alexandra .. Stevia, 3 var Mwainsona, 2 var Viucas, R C.80c.;2MIn.»2.60. 100 .$0.75 . .76 . 1.60 2.00 2.00 .76 .60 .76 4.00 .5.00 1.00 $18.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 35.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8,00 2,50 .75 8,00 1,00 8AMUKL S. PECKHAM, 8 South Sixth St., New Betlford, Mass. Mention the FLorlsts' ExcbnnKe wlien writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Id five true ci.L.i.h intruding tnr fringed varieties, twice transplanted from fla's, $3.00 per 100; $2R 00 per 1000. AsparagiiK Plnmosus Nanas. Well grown atnck from 3 in. pots. $5.00; from 3!-^ in. pota, $8.00 per 10'; Asparagus Sprengerl from 2Vi In. pots. $1.60 per 100, $U.00per loro Oeraiilums. No better plants ever been offered. Alp. Rlcard, J'lhn Doyle. Beaute Poltevlne. E. G Hill. Mme. Landry, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Jean Vlaud. Muie. Jaulln, from 8 In. pots, $5.00 per 100, $15. CO per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroodsburg. Pa. M ilirh 11 to ll*. iltrh p; to is iiu'h Harrisii Lilifs, I'Jf 4 inch, $S.OO per 100, 75c each $1.00 each ; $l..=Weach per bud. Primula Obconica, Soupert Roses, 4 in., extra hcsivy and very bushy. $15.00 per 100. All of the above in perfect shaiu- for Easter. C. WHITTON, City St., Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Gloire De Lorraine plant,"^. My stock coniea from an exci llent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 inch plants, $15 per KO, $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mentlun The Florists' Exchange v/h'-n wr;tliig. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mignonette Machet a in. pots, per lOO, $2.00 Per 100 Cupliea Rooted Cuttings 50c., 21n, pots, $1,50 Double Frgr, Fetunias " 2,00 Moon Vines " 2.00 Sweet Peas (White and Red) " 2,00 StoeksMxd " 2 00 AsparrtKUM Spreneeri " 100 Selaginella l>euticulata •* 2,00 E. I. RAWLINGS, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing. Cyclamen Splendens Giganteum. Our stark tii siiin-' ;ni- sc. 1 to mine. Eitra strong .secdlinss. twice tiunsirlaiitert, in tivc load- ing colors, reartv for ;'. inch pots, S3,.'jO per 100: $3,00 per 1000, Once IranM.lantod, .52.00 per lOO: $1S.OO per 1000. C. A.THIELE, Asylum Pike, FRANKFORD, PA MtTif imi The Florists' Exchange when writing. COLELS GERANIUMS. We have at leaat 150,000 Keraniunis In 2!,i in, pots, and in hoe condition and the leaders at Sltt.OO per 1 .000 ; $2.00 per 100. Per 100. Uniieg;eranlums,2'41n. tIS.OO per 1.000,. . $2.00 A^eratuui, Gurney, P Pauline and others "2i;(ln 2.00 •■ R.C 60 Fuchsias, all the leading varieties, 2!^ in ... 3.00 Heliotrope.alldark.2M in 3.00 Sweet Alyssuin, 2M1U 2.00 Lobelia, 2Wln 2.0O Alternanthera, rooted cuttings 60 f;eriiian ivy, all rooted cuttings 60 •• nKllsh ivy extra fine rooted cuttings l.OO The World and all of Coleus R. C. * ,60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000, Cash raUHt accompany th border J. E. Felihousen Schenectady, N. Y. KfentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 50,000 Cuttings Put in the >^Lind March ."ith and 7tli. ready to ship the 2(;th. Send for list of varieties. Carnations Put in the sand Marcli uth and JOtli. ready to ship last of March or April 2d, at reduced prices. Sfiid for list, Asparagus Sprengeri. strong :i in stock, S4.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Florists* Exchange when n'. 'ling. GERANIUM PLANTS Nutt, Oovte, Ricard, Buchner, Poitevine, etc.. SI. 35 per 100, some in small quantities oniv. \ irsehalVeltii and G. P.e.lder, .W.OO per 1,000, i'^iiHV, $.^1,00 per 1,000, (iiaut Leaved Hl.itu per llio. The two last in many kinds, all of the brishtest showy colors. The G. Bedder is extra strong and vigorous. GIADIOLI ; Groffs fine Mi.xtures, 7.1c, per 100, Plants, Salvia Fireball, Begonia double red and n hite, $1.00 per 100. Cash with the order. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ■2iO00 bushy, branched. M in . Double Grant, Null, Poitevine. Ricard, Buchner, Gloire de France, $4.00 per 100: Dracaena Indivisa. extra large, clean stock. 5 and (J in.. $2.01-) and .Si^.OO per doz. : strong 3 in.. S4.00 per 100: Primula Obc, full of buds for Easter, a few extra tine 5 in. plants left atSl.OO per doz. Cash, please. Table Ferns, strong 2 to 3 inches $2.00. $4.00 per 100. WM. S. HERZOG. Morris Plains, N. J. Mention the Flt.rlsts' Exchnngi- wli':'ii writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings, S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, $10 00 perlOOU; Castellane Viaud, Doyle, $12.00 per 1000: S. A. Null and Buchner, :i in. pot plants, in bud and bloom, tine stock. M.OOperlOO. Oash with order. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GEK ANIU MS, in 2',, Inch pots. S. A. NiittjOloire De France, John Doyle. La Fonder (bright pink) Baron Doronti-au. Maroon. $2(iO per inO. Heliotropes. A.TF OF ISSIJF SATURDAY, MARCH 24 We therefore solicit your special advertising for this edition, confident in the belief that you will find your outlay well rewarded. Extra features of interest in both reading matter and illustrations will greatly enhance the value of this issue. Write your advertisement now. Make it bold and prominent. Tell your story in an interesting way. The Florists' Exchange will do the rest. The earlier we receive your "copy" the more time we will liave in which to make it attractive. We cannot guarantee insertion in this issue of any advts. received later than the first mail on Wednesday, March 21. A Business Edition for Business^Men and an Unsurpassed Business Bringer P. O. BOX 1697 NBW YORK CITY ^M Chicago. News Jottings. One ot the brothers from Lake Forest who spent the day in town looliing; at the carnation e.xliibit was liighly pleased. His name is Held. R. E. Newcomb ot the Morris Blair Company and H. E. Lozier of Des Moines have been spending a few days in the city with an idea of locating here. The Deamud Company has installed a commodius refrigerator with all the up-to-date-appliances. The catalog of the E. F. Winterson Company, which will be in circulation within a few days, is an attractive little pamphlet of eight pages, covering the regular and novelty supply goods which the concern is offering for E^- ter trade. Among the new ideas whim are especially noticeable and of which this house holds the exclusive agency is the Japanese raffia violet basket. The new line of plant holders and bas- kets in various forms is complete, and is particulai'ly noticeable for origin- ality and variety. Carnation day of the Chicago Flor- ists' Club was coincidently made mem- orable by the formal opening of the Chicago Rose Cgmpany's headfiuar- ters at 5 8 Wabash avenue, where "op- en house" was offered throughout the day. Everything being in perfect con- dition on the street floor where the supply department is located, one had merely to advance to the cut flower section where on the front of the re- cently installed ice chest were seen the trade mark of the company and the word "Welcome." Passing the next department Mr. Ziska was pleased to show all visitors his complete wire facilities, which are, without question, unparalleled in the United States. Chicago Wholesale Florists' Associa- tion has been incorporated for the pro- motion of business interests; incorpo- rators, Charles M. Dickinson, E. E. Reiser, and Leonard Kill. W. N. Rudd was a welcome visitor .at the carnation show last week, the first time that he has been able to get into the city for seven weeks. His health Is constantly Improving, and it is expected that before long his enemy, rheumatism, will be conquered. John Schillo, the manager of the Adam Schillo Lumber Company, is recuperating in the South, having left for Mobile with the intention of going on to Florida where several weeks will be spent in the American Riviera at Lake Worth. W. K. WOOD. Detroit. News Notes. A new firm has recently been incorporated here, and will be known as the "Woodmere Floral Company." Its place of business is 230 Woodmere avenue. The firm was incorporated by Chas. Warneke. with Chas. Warneke, Jr. officiating in the capacity of mana- ger. At the present time the concern has erected two houses, 30 x S6 feet each, representing a $5,000 trial invest- ment. The Woodmere Floral Company uses the hot water system in its houses, which are of iron structure with cypress sash bars, glazed with 16 X 24 double thick glass. Beard Brothers are building what will be equal to one house 20 x 100 feet. They are extending two houses each 50 feet in length. The question of mechanical water- ing under Louis Wittbold's Si'stem was discussed at the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, March 7. It was decided that the secretary write to Mr. Wittbold asking that he give a practical demonstration of his system in Detroit in the near future. The club had as a guest, a Dutch Ijulb grower, Harry van Koolbergen, who gave an interesting talk on his native coun- try. He stated the procedure in pre- parirtg both bulbs and plants for the American market — an extremely inter- esting bit of information. The club practically decided that it ■ would hold a flower show in the Fall. The time and place, however, were not fixed upon. At the next meeting the secre- tary may be able to report something definite. With the ushering in of Lent, the sales of cut fiowers have fallen off much less than those of plants. How- ever, trade is beginning to resume its old standard again. Violets are a glut, as is all bulbous stock. HARRT. 5000 EASTER LILIES Fiue foliage. Ten cents per bud or flower. State if wanted with or without pots. Cash with order. CHRISTIAN DEHN 178-80 Beekman St , Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Mention The Florists' ^xcbange when writing. NOVA/ READY LITTLE GEM FEVERFEW, nice stocky plants. ■Ji cts. BONNAFFON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, R. C, Ul.OO per JiHi. T. C. AUSTIN (a. SONS. NUFFIELD, CT. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEV^r LONDON. CONN.— Professor Fred W. Card of the Rhode Island College at Kingston, R. I., lectured befoie the Horticultural Society on Thursday evening. March S, his sub- ject being "Ornamental Planting for Home Grounds," illustrated with stereopticon views. President Thomas W. Head of Groton introduced the speaker, first reading an ifivitation from the American Rose Society for New London county mem- bers to attend and exhibit at the annual meeting and exhibition in Bos- ton on March 23 and 24. Mr. Head ex- plained that plants or flowers other than roses would be welcome at the exhibition and urged any members having anything of merit to send it. After the meeting, he said that he was already preparing an exhibit from the Plant greenhouses, which would in- clude roses mostly, but other flowers as well. MILWAUKEE,— At a largely attend- ed meeting of the Florists' Club held March 6, it was decided to give a flower show in November in the new Terminal building of the street car company. % DADTON, MASS.— Fred G. Crane's greenhouses of Craneville were award- two first prizes and one second prize on carnations at the recent Lenox Horticultural Show. "Z.SE VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold. Orders booked now tor Easter, send for prices. Also rooted runners from Harle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, f6°S Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange whep writing. 48P/iRAGL8 8PRAY8 Fresh stock — Direct from green- house, $3.00 per dozen Bunches. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. \[pntl(Hi the FT.orlsts' ExehnntfP wlien writing. HO West 28th Street -THE RELIABLE HOUSE— Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Telephone :W4-3*jri Madison .Sauaro. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57West26thSt., NEW YORK Isl Floor. Toleplione, 2921 -5243 Madison Sq. Meption the Florists' Exchange when writing. COLEL& VERSCriAPrELTII .A-nd GOLDEN BEDDER, also Hiieist assortmen of mixf'dat r.(ic. per im D. H. R.UTHRAUFF, SENECA FALLS. NEW YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. March 17, 1906 The Plorists* Exchange 345 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square MoDtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale flori&ts 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. ConaignmentB eolicited. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give ub a trial. Meptlon the Florlsta' Escbange when writing. BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Commission Dealers in CtT TLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (B^„°,isr°,). New York Telephone Oall, 830 MadisoQ Sq. Mention the FIorlBta' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3170-3(71 Madison Square GROWldA'. A'l lENXlON • Always l.eady to '{et-eive Fine .Sidck WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so MTest ZQth .Street 'Phone, 651 Mailison Sciuare. Nf.'W YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orcliids Kstablrshed 13d8 MentloD the Florista* Exchange when writing ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tbe Wholesale Florist of Ne-w Vork 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 16641666 Madison Square Mention the Florlgts" Exchange when wrlflnff HICKS h CRAWBiCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76<7S Court Streat Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Klorlsts" Exchange when writing PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale OommlBslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willoug'hby St., ^""IsSTk^m. BROOKLYN. N.-Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 MTEST 30tK STR-EET NElXr YORK ConglgnmentB Solicited. Teleplione ; 280 Madison Stl. Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. JAMES McMANUS ^'.^^r^^^^ 50 W. 30th St., Niw York Baautles, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST X^ .^ I I ^^ "^^ ALWAYS ON GRADE OF >^ A^ U— ■ Ji^ ^^ T HAND ALWAYS ON HAND aPBCIALTT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St* Coogan Building, NE\ir YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESIIE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 35G9^IVIa(ll8on Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANGJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Teleplione, 3924 Madison Square Established 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1 50 per 100. In any quantity. Couslgrnmeiits of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesile Commission Dealtr In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26fh Street, New York Telephone Call; 290 MaJiBon Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing Moore, Hentz & Nash, Wholesale Florists 55 West 26th Street. Tel. 756 Madison Square. We have a demaiicl for cut flowers every day in the year. We can handle all con- signments to your advantage. If you are growing for the wholesale market, ship to us, we can please you. Mention The FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. J.K.Men % ^W ^.■^ ^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO VJ. GHORMLEY wholesau^comm.ss.on Receiver and Stalpper of all varieties of Cut Flowers Telephones.:200 and 2201 MadlsonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wloiesaie Prices of cm Flowers, new YorK, mar. is, Prices c|aote«l are by tlie liant 798 ond 799 MADISON SQUARE Consignment.'; Solicited Mention the Florlata* Bxchange when writing. JOHN YOUNG WHolesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 44C3-4464 MADISON SQUARE Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephooe. 4850 Madison Square coDSlgnmeDls or ciolce Flowers solicited Ueotion the Floristfl' Ezcbanjre when vrritlog. 346 The Plorists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^"^ro^K.fi^rs^^r"^'^-** DOVBLB VIOLBTS, CARDENIAS, AND ALI. CHOICB FLO'WERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Plilladelpliia Uentton Hie FlorlBta' Bichange when wrltlpg. SAMUEL S. PENHOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia UentloD The FlorlsU' Btxcbange when writing. Specimen Fronds of Farleyense, $15.00 Valley, $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. ^fVe have the 9(OVEL,TIES and ST APICES 504 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. llentlon Tfae Florists* BEAUTIES ROSES CARNATIONS VALtET Exchange whep writing. MIGNONETTE PANSIBS BABY PBIMBOSES VIOLETS WHITE SNAPDRAGON SWEET PEAS TDLIPS LILIES DAFFODILS EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: ^-4•2-'J(^A. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE TLORISTS and FloristB* Supplies. 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list plft^hlirn Da awd prices on large oraers. "^ii lowui iff riA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wliolesale Florists (516-18 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Flowers Open Evenings nntil 8. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wlioiesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadeiptiia Bell and Kerstone *Phonpa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CALL ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOIt PROMPT DELITERT Choice Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daffodils and Violets in quantity " ^Philadelphia McntloD The Florists' Bxchange when writing. ■VTILID Sl^IHi-A.^ .A.ITI3 E-A-STER LILIES 'Prompt Reports" Buslnegg boars : 7 A. SI. to 8 P. M. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORIST ISSl FILBERT ST., FHILA., FA HOLTON & HUNKEl CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Maiuifatturers of WIKE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'I'hone, Main aii. P. O. Bos 103 Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flow^ers-Per 100 Boston Mar. 4. 1906 r.0.00 to »,00 to 10.00 to G.OO to 10.00 to 8,00 to 4.00 to ■2.00 to 4.00 to to 6.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to ],.50 to 150 to 2.00 to •2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to to to S.OO to to to to to to to 8.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to .25 to ..50 to 2.00 to to to 75.00 60.00 20.00 10.00 12..50 BuHalo Mar. 6, 1906 to to to to 10.00 to lO.OOl 8.00 to OO' 5.00 to 4.00; 4.00 to 10.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 S.OO 3.00 4.00 1..50 50.00 10.00 12.50 3.00 4.00 iB.OO 15.00 .35 .60 4.00 1.00 4.00 to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 1.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.50 to 2.50 to 2.50 to 2.50 to to ..50 to 40.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to to to lO.OO to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to .40 to .00 to to to to 12..50 10.00 8.00 5.00 10.00 Detroit Mar. 12. 1906 12.50 12..50 6.00 2.00 2.50 2.50 2..50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 .50.00 18.00 12,.50 12,50 18.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 to to to to 4.00 to to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to. to. to. to . to. to. to . to. to. to. to. 18.00 to ' ....:... to. to. to . to . to. to. to : to. to to . to. to . to. to. to. to . to. Cincinnati Mar. 12, 1906 8.00 8.00 50.00 1.50 to to to to 6,00 to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to 1.50 to i..50 to 1„50 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 10.00 to to 3.00 to to to to to to, to to to Baltimore Feb. 19, 1906 NAMES AND VARIETIES 8,00 6,00 5,00 4,00 8,00 10,00 4,00 2,00 2.00 2,00 2,00 3,00 3,00 3,00 3,00 1,00 60,00 35,00 10,00 15,00 4.00 15,00 ,50 ; .75 40,00 to 35,00 30,00 to 18,00 15,00 to 5,00 to to to to to 6,00 to 6,00 to to 6,00 to 4,00 to to 1,50 to 2,50 to 2,50 to 2,50 to 2,50 to 3,50 to 3,50 to 3,50 to 3,50 to to to 25,00 to to 8,00 to to to to to 10,00 to 10,00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 to to 20,00 to ,35 to .50 to to to to 50,00 25,00 10,00 12,00 10,00 8,00 6.00 12.00 12.00 i6!66 6,00 '"2!6o 8,00 3,00: 3,00, 3,00 4,00 ' 4,00 4.00 4,00 5,00 1,00 50,00: A. BEAUTY, fancy-special " extra - " No, 1 " ('nils and ordinary... BRIDE, 'MAID, fancy-special jfl " extra S) :: >■:■' 1 O N" -■ tt GOLDEN GATE K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY METEOR PERLE ORCHIDS— Cattleyas.- f Inferior grades, all colors Milwaukee Mar, 13, 1906 12,00 6,00 to 25,00 to 18,00 to 15,00 to 8,00 Phil'delphia Mar, 13, 1906 40,00 25,00 12,.'j0 6,00 Pittsburg Mar, 12, 1906 4,00 4,00 4,00 .to 8,00, .to 6,0010,00 .to 4.00 8.00 . to 2.00 5.00 to 8.00' 6.00 to 6.00' to 10.00 U) ' standard White., Pink Red Yellow and ^ar,.. White Pinlt Red Yellow and var . 10.00, 12.50: 12.50 4.00 3,00 6,00 25!66 ,60 ,75' (^ Fancy 4 Varieties O I Novelties ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten " Sprengeri, bunches. CALLAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ordinary. " fancy DAHLIAS DAISIES GLADIOLUS LILIES, Harrisii " Lnnf;illoruin LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ..rdinary fancy SMILAX VIOLETS, ..rdiiuiry " fancy NARCISSUS SWEET PEAS HYACINTHS 20.00 20.00 8.00 to. I to 6.00 to .to .to 2.00 .to .to 8.00 1.50 1.50 1,00 3,00 3,00 3,00 3,00 2,00 2,00 to 2,001 to 4,00 3,00 4,00! 3,00 4,00i 3,00 4,001 3,00 to to to to to 1,001 to 30,001.50,00 to 30,00l to 10.0010.00 . to , to , to to .50 .to to . to 12,50 .to 2.00 3,00 , to 2,00,,. .to 3,00: „ . to 18.00 .to .60 .to .to .to .to 1.50 12.50 15,00 ,36 to 4,00 to 4,00 to 4,00 to to 1.60 to 76.00 to to 12..50 to to to to 2,00 to to 15,00 to to 4,00 to 3,00 to 4,00 to 20,00 to ,50 to ,75 to to to 4,00 to .50,00 50,00 to .35,00130.00 to 15,00 15,00 to 8,00! to 12.00: to 12,00 10,00 to 10,00 6,00 to 6,00l to 10,00 to to 25,00 to to to to ,.„•.... to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 4.00 St. Louis Mar. 12, 1906 25,00 15,00 10,00 4,00 8,00 5'00 30,00 10,00 10,00 2,00 2,00 15,00 ,60 to 60,00 to 40,00 to 20,00 to 6,00 to 15,00 to 12,00 to 8,00 to 4,00 to 6,00 -to I to 20,00 to ) to 8,00 -to I to 1,50 .to 2.00 . to 2.00 . to 2.00 . to 2.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 4.00 . to 1.60 to 60.00 to 30.00 to 12..50: 10.00 to to to to 1.50 to to 15.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 20.00, 12..50 to .75 .X to to to to 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.60 26.00 26.00 10.00 3.00 6.00 1.00 .75 1.00 to 36.00 to 20.00 to 12.,50 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to to 8.00 to to to to 6.00 to to to 2.0O to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to .50.00 to ,60.00 to 12.50 to to to to 1.00 to to 12.50 to to 3.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 15.0fi to .36 to .35 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily HarrUii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furnish at short notice. WELCH BROS. I^LTtJ"' PROPRIETORS Caruots CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET orchids /5 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Carnation Price according to (luality of goods. Long Distance .Telephone 6267 and G268 Men Ion Tie Florists' Exchange when writing. ^__^^_ FANCY AND ORDINARY, IN ANY QUANTITY. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA. Headqaarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of S(;a80U- abie Flowers. WA\. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 Eiiicott $1. BUFFLAO, N.Y. GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Mention The Florlats' Eschange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POlMIl Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention the Florlstfl* Gfacchanse when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Boston The News. Small Fruits was the subject under discussion at Horticultural Hall on Saturday, being ably handled by Wilfred "Wheeler, of Concord. This finishes the series of meetings for the season. A fire in one of the storehouses of A. H. Hews & Company, Cambridge, caused some ?S,000 damage on Satur- day last. Everything was covered by insurance, but on account of the in- flammable nature of the packing material nothing in the building was saved. Fortunately none of the flower pots were in the building, so that the firm's large daily output will not be Interfered with. Elijah Cartwright, Wellesley, has been quite sick the past week suffer- ing from an abcess of the throat. W. H. Elliott returned Saturday from his West Indian trip by way of the S. A. F. executive committee meeting in Dayton last week. J. W. DUNCAN. St. Paul. News Notes. L. L. May & Co. report a big business. Their stock the past week was in fine shape. Their Ea.ster lilies are looking fine, and unless something unforeseen happens they will have an abundance of them. Their superin- tendent, L. Anderson, is having fine success with the Killarney and Rich- mond roses, good cuts being made daily. Their retail business has in- creased to such an extent the past year that they will no doubt be forced to add several houses to their already large plant. E. F. Lemke has been more than successful in growing Enchantress carnations at his Snelling avenue greenhouses. Christ Bussjaeger contemplates adding three or four houses to his range this Spring. Aug. S. Swanson is cutting some good stock, and from present pros- pects will have large numbers of roses In bloom in pots for Easter. PAUL. March 17, 190« The F*lori-st:s' Exchany:e 347 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>VERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specallt} Write, telephone or telegraph. Long^ DlstAuce Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West OATALOOUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.i.bji.h.d t894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Florists' Eschapge when writing. BUY YOtTR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CmCAOO UentloD The PlorlstB' Exchange when writing. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CHICAGO Consignments Sollcltecl Mention the FLorlats' Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., ClliCAGO Mention The Florists* Eschan;^^ when writlns. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us your Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. r^. L. MAY Kresnover, Tei.snMadiaansa! New Yirk Mention The Florists* Excbauge when wiiilug. new greenhouses at the same park, the old ones being in poor condition and too small to admit the public. Last year the appropriation was only $75,000. The florist bowlers had a great time last week defeating, the juniors in two games on Monday night; they allowed them 20 pins per man, and won by 169 pins. On Friday they won two games from the Strong Enterprise team. These winnings have put them on edge for the rest of the season. ST. PATRICK. Columbus, O. News Notes. Graff Brothers have worked off a large quantity of violets at a special sale— a bunch of twenty-five flowers for 15 cents. D. M. Ferry & Company's seeds are being sold by one of our large depart- ment stores, and L. L. May & Com- pany's by another. Last Saturday, day and evening, the Livingston Seed Company had a car- nation sale at 35 cents the dozen. The frost is all out of the ground, although it is still much too wet to do anything. Some nursery stock is being dug, however. The city is mov- ing shade trees. Fred Windmiller, who is in charge ot the Livingston Seed Company's greenhouse plant has several very elegant novelties in the line of carnations. I miss my guess if you do not hear from them in the near future. F. W. Baltimore. News Items. During the past week the Mary- lar^(i Agricultural College and Experi- mental Station celebrated its golden jubilee. A special train took the Baltimore invited guests to the col- lege. The celebration was on a large scale and lasted three days. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., ex- hibited a fine bunch of his new car- nation John E. Haines, scarlet, and a pink known as No. 6 Seedling; both varieties are of exceptional merit. A bowling match was played on the new Monarch Alleys early Monday afternoon and Messrs. Craig and D. T. Connor of Philadelphia, especially distinguished themselves by making good scores. CHAS. L. SETBOLD. acuunt on Large Orders 10,000 lots S6.SO. No. I DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 ^: Brilliant Bronze or Green GALAX, 7 5c per I GOO. Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case, $5.50> Wo can supply youwith fresh made I^AVREL. PESXOOMI^e all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4c. 5c and «c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH L.AViiKL., 36c per Fine line of Trees for decorating purpo«ea. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or lelegraph orders wni receive prompt attention. GROWL FERN CO.. - - MILLiWCTOW, MASs. large bundle. fcieptloD the riorlBM' Bxcbange whea wrttlag. NEW CROP GALAX Hardv Cut FERNS Qreen and Bronze $1.00 per lOOO; i 0,000 lots $7.50 Dagger and Fancv $1.50 per 1000. Discount on large orders. SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX, $3.50 and $7.00 per case. Headfiuarters tor all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds ; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons. Boxes, fold- ing and blue corrugated, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 60. per yard. UCUDV U DnDIIICntl f. Pn S & 1 1 Province St. Boston, Mass nCnni M. nUDindUn OliuU., l. D. Telephone. Main 2618. _Mention_Tbe_FlorIats^Eschange_when wrltlng._ )0»»IG BROTnERS 1^ .....,.»-„.., ARTIFICIAL LEAVES Al/ Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. ma-j nf^vt RpAa|||iiaii KfW VADM Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Traae only, '*" WSal Ul VaUWaiJ, IllW IVKU Ueotlon The Florists' Elxcbaoge when wrltlnc. FKNCY-PeRNS Per 1000, $1.75. Per 5000, at $1.50. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7SC. per loco, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCH^.NGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK. REED & KELLER Importere and Manutacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery Mew Tork Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Pu-lor Brand Smllax. UeDtloD llie Florlata* BxcbKiiffft when wrltlnsr. cnirroN 4,6, 10.13 1 and 18 inch, all colors. ) RIBBONS }i Inch to 5 Inch, all colort. TVrtte for Prices. .-. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In Sootneni Will Mai .And Florists* Hardy Decorative Snpplie^: EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. [ 10,000.$!. SO; 50,000, $6.25 MANUFACTDRED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florlsta* Eichange when wilting. STANDARD FOR QUALITY LeuGothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C. Sold in New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia,8. 8 Peonoct; Providence, Rennle* Pino; Buffalo. Wm. F. KastinE: Cleveland. Cleveland Cut Flower Co.; Scranton, Scranton Florist Supply Co.; Pittsburg. Pittsburg Out Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Olnclnnati, C. E. Oritchell; Baltimore, Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton, Ont.. Dale Estate. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy cut ferns, fancy $1.25 per luoO; dagger, firs quality, every thing guar anteed, tl.OOperluOO. Bou quet green, $4. (Wiper 100 IbH. Laurel roping hand made, well put together, $4.00 per 100 yds. tiphag- num moss, fine quality. eOc. per bbl. Maple and etm trees to adorn the bouses of American citi- zens for Spring planting. All orders by mail, dls* patch, or long distance telephone. THOMAS COLLINS HINSDALE MASS. i^ f__ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. -^V Ik Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.6 bb Bale. $1.26; 3 Bales. $3.25; 6BaleB S5.00; PliK Moss, 10 Bales. $7.60. Poles 2 Inch butts feet long, $16.00 per lOOO; Ki Inch butt 10 ton 12 leet long. $22.60 per 1000. a. R. A^ERS.Ctiatswortli, K.J. Mention The Plorlats* Exchange when writing. The Florists' Hxchange 349 The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ol Flower Pots Is larger than any concern to the WwW Oar Stock is always Largt and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS "^NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Mention The Florists' E»changa when writing. SYRACUSE RED POTS You need Pots; Ve Want the Order. Start the Season right bv sending us your order for Syracuse Red Pots. Prt^ptTly packed anrt l>niini)tly pushetl forward to you. I Syracuse Pottery Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in flniall crates, easy to handle, Price per erale 1600 2 in. pots m crate.84.ft8 1600 2 H 1500 2Mi 10C0 3 800 S^i 6004 820 5 144 6 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in erates.$4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 4« 9 in. pots in crate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4 80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 IB " " 4.50 IM & O.iU to ID ^.ov .Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowt-rs, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N< Y. August Uulker .L Kons,At:ts.,Kl Uarc-lay St-,N.Y.C!ty Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PiO^r IS XHE XIMH t(. ime (iiir Pulverixed Sheep Manure on your lawns, flower and vegetaljle garden, It Is rich with humls and organic matters and mixes Immediately with the s. 11. WRITE US FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS. USED rOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYINCIKDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS lOBACtO M [W£ RNI NIKOIEEN NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Loula, Mo Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mont Inn ttie FLorlsta' Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNR) THEOHIGINALANDGENUINE ^ NICOTINE fUNKiANT IDtLY IMrTATEO BUT NEVER £QUAL£D flxpALirSfffECnRj DON r M < F-PT INFr RIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60' PERBOX OF 12 SHLET5 I 6 5£' PE,RCA5E OF TWEWt BOXfiS. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. "NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. 10UI5. MO^ Mention the Flurlsta' Exchange when writing. THE WEEK'S WORKT Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Pansies. To the grower of bedding plants pan- sies are of no small importance. Tliey usher in the regular season of garden making, are the first to make and bring trade and hold their own as fast selling and highly profitable stock until the very last. Pansies that were started last Fall and have wintered in frames now claim special attention. The time has come when they are eager to grow into flowering, compact clumps, anxious to sliow of wliat stuff they are made, from what lineage they have sprung, to set at rest all doubts in the grower's mind as to whetlier or not they prove that excel- lent and unsurpassed strain claimed when he bought the seeds. Advantage of a nice day should be taken to give them a thorough cleaning up. freeing them of the direct superficial covering over and among the plants, and to set to rights the frames and sashes, should there be a pane missing here or there or anything that might impair proper care-taking, or trim and neat appear- ance. After this tightly closed sashes alone will likely be ample protection against cold. At any other time air must be freely admitted, lots of it on brig;ht days. Later on, the sashes should be entirely removed, fully exposing the pansies to the invigorajting air and rains of early Spring-. Pansies sown in January may now be planted into frames. These. being more easily harmed by frost than those wintered outdoors, need some extra protection on very cold nights until they have made a good start and the weather has be- come warmer. Pansies enjoy a sprink- ling overhead on fine days as much as any plants. Cannas. It i.s now time to start a portion of the canna roots into growth, the object being to provide sufficient stock for a trade demaniding well advanced pot- grown plants. This may be done in several ways, each one serving the pur- pose. Roots that liave wintered badly, show signs of shrinkage or decay should be the first to be taken in hand. They should at once be cut up, the crisp and apparently healthy roots freed of the soft and flabby parts, and whatever seems sound divided into small pieces about right for a 3-inch pot. These pieces, after having dried off, are spread on or under a warm bench, covered slightly with moss or moist earth; or they may be put in trays in soil or sand and stood on some warm place, but not directly on tlie heating pipes. In a few days most of tliem will evince unmis- takeable signs of life. These are then potted up and tlie l:ialance given a little more time to show cause why they should not be dumped. Perfectly sound clumps, if already started, are cut into pieces, each one showing some top growtli, and potted up at once. Since bench space is scarce witli every good grower and 3-inch cannas bring about ns much as bedding stock as those in 4 or 5-inch pots, it is policy to use as small a size of pots as ever posible for the ordinary grade of bedding cannas. Fancy stock, or sorts especially adapted for pot culture, of course, are treated and gauged as such, requiring a repot- ting from time to time, rich soil and a favored position in a warm house. These, when in bloom are grand sub- jects for store or show house, and at any time worthy of a conspicuous place among decorative plants and of late have even gained favor as house plants. Roots that are found to be in about the same condition now as when brought in last Fall, that are perfectly sound and solid, that have made no un- timely top growth as yet. had better be started first on some warm bench before they are divided, and will then, after being potted up, quickly grow into the best grade of stock for planting out in May or June. Some of these sound clumps should remain undisturbed at present, to be divided later and sold in May to such customers that would rather plant dry roots than the started pot grown plants, which, of necessity, come higher in price. Neither the buy- er nor the florist loses thereby, for the dormant roots will make just as fine a show eventually as any started into growth earlier, and the money made in handling the dry roots is easily earned. Violets. Where for some reaso^n t he propa ga- tion of violets had to be deferred until now. good stock for next season's yield in flowers may yet be worked up by going at it at once. The first and main essential for the attainment of success in violet culture is not so much early propagation as fine material for propa- gation. If the cuttings to be had now are stronger and sturdier tlian those obtainable a month or two ago. tiiey will make better stock for planting in- to the bench in June, even if coming directly from the sand bed. than any propagated earlier and coming out of pots. The same holds good when field culture and late benching is to be prac- ticed. Use a cool, airy bench under the nortliern slope of a wide house, where frequent sprinkling, to keep the cut- tings from wilting, is not a daily neces- sity: ^nd replace old propagating sand with some entirely fresh and sweet. Take for propagation stout, short side runners; remove tlie lower leaves, ha','- ing, when trimmed, a cutting with from two to four eyes. Trim and put in the sand before they show the least signs of wilting or flab- biness, never cutting off any more than batches of a few hundred at one time, and placing these in sand before more are cut. Some growers take off great numbers of cuttings first before they trim and insert them in sand, all the while keeping them sprayed or immers- ed in water. Handling cuttings drip- ping wet, however, is not nice work, and I prefer the making of cuttings in suc- cessive small instalments. The point here emphasized is, never to allow cut- tings to wilt at any time, neither before nor after tlie>' are in the sand. The stock will be better from cut- tings rotted in a cool house and without bottom heat, and, as I have said, on a bench, light and airy, but so situated that to keep the cuttings -Sturdy and crisp would not necessitate an immoderate or excessive use of the hose or can. A sort of movable shad- ing, that could quickly be placed and removed, will greatly aid the propagator in his efforts to secure good stock for the ensuing season, and is much to be preferred to a coating of paint on the glass. Coleus. There is yet plenty of time for the propagation of coleus if your stock plants are clean and are now making a bright, short-jointed growth. But if by FREE HOSE trial. Kay'8 *• Florist" Hoso sent on «0 .lays trial. If not satlBtftctory return and we will pay charges both ways. StillsoD wrench takes H to 3 In. pipe tl.M 2 In.GatB Valves 2.80 Ji Hose Bibb 80 l'l|>eCuttpr, cut ^ to21n 186 Pipe vise takes ^S to 2>i in 2.00 Stock and Dies. Threads I>i-IK-2 1n 6.60 Wrought iron pipe lasts longer than »teel. Get our price on Guaranteed Wronght Iron Pipe. Send for Free Catalogue Kay's Boilers. Wm. H. Kay Co., 244 Fulton Street New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when _wrltlDg. this time they have grown up to un- sightly bunches of lanky shoots, with a sprinkling of mealy bugs all over them, which, indeed, would be nothing strange at this time of the year, it is best to rejuvenate the stock by making into cuttings all of the tops that are clean and fairly good. On a warm bench, with bottom heat, every cutting will root in a few days, and. when pot- ted up, will make a rapid growth. Petunias. Not at all squeamish as to soil, nor requiring any great cai'e-taking or pam- pering treatment, but for all that and in spite of neglect, all sorts of weather and untoward conditions never giving out throughout the Summer in brighten- ing up any old spot and out of the way corner, are qualities that appeal to a large class of plant buyers and that have made petunias great favorites with some people and on some places. For this reason petunias should be included in every retail grower's bedding stock. Only the best strains of petunias should be grown by florists in an endeavor to demonstrate the superiority of their pro- duct over the home-grown, self-sown, cheap affair seen here and there. "When otfered in good form, coming out of 2. 3, or even 4-inch pots, they always prove good sellers, and are then fully as pro- fitable to raise for a general bedding plant trade as anything else in that line. While good single petunias, raised from seeds and sown not much later than the last week in March, give great- est satisfaction for beds and border planting, the double varieties, mostly grown from cuttings, as also the fancy singles, such as the giant fringed and ruffled types, of which the seeds may yet be sown, are more especially adapt- ed for pot culture. By shifting these in right time from small into larger pots, until the 4 or 5-inch size is reached, and affording them a plentiful supply of air and light in any cool house with sufficient moisture at the roots, very compact, free flowering and most at- tractive specimens may be raised in a short space of time with the greatest ease. FRED. W. TIMME. Worcester, Mass. The Worcester County Horticultural Society opened up the season with one of the finest exhibitions ever held in their hall. The display consisted of carnations, orchids, azaleas, begonias, cinerarias, cyclamen, hyacinths, etc. Leonard C. Mldgely, of the Worcester Conservatories, had a very fine dis- play of roses including Killarney and Richmond. The lecturer for the day was J. Lewis Ellsw^orth, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture; sub- ject vegetables for the home garden and their cultivation. C. Providence, R. I. William Cronipton, East Green- wich, R. I., is the fortunate possessor of four mammoth specimens of Cam-, ellia japonica. These beautiful trees are now coming into blossom, and un- til late Spring will be laden with thousands of wax-like flowers w^hich excel the finest roses for design work. The colors are white. Daybreak pink, and red. At retail the flowers bring about $1.25 per dozen; the short stem and poor keeping qualities, how- ever, do not commend them as cut flowers for decoration: but for fun- eral work they are grand. J. C. Potter, Conimzcut, R. L, a carnation enthusiast, has a small but up-to-date establishment devoted to growing leading commercial varieties for retail trade. G. S. W. CORONA, CAL. — J. H. Boyd, an ex- perienced florist and nurseryman, who has recently moved to Corona from Riverside, has had his large green- house brought from that city and placed in position on his newly ac- quired property on Eighth street. 350 Our Boiler It is safe to say is used by fully 50 per cent, of the greenhouse men. There's been a good deal said about boilers " made for green- houses" and that there was "only one boiler made for greenhouses," which is instiuctive, but don't prove the ease. It's the 50 per cent, in use that's the proof. Hitchings & Company Greenhouse Builders and Designers 1170 Broadway NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilers made of thebestof material, shellflrebox (heets and heads of steel, ■water space all around front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses. Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our flgurea before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W. Broadway. NEW VnRK Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. -WEBER ^*^**^^^^**^ I Holds Class Firmly See the Point IS" PEERLESS • Qlmzlne Points u-e the beat. ' No righn or lefts. Box of ■ 1.000 poiuti 75 CIS. poitpald. _ HENRT A. DREER, t 714 CfaMtnnt St.. rblI*.,Ps. »^^^^^^^^ Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. TBEeHilTmEinDIII Arthur Herrington's New Book The most complete and comprehen- sive work on the cultivation of the Chrysanthemum that has as yet been published In America. Handsomely Illustrated, 168 pages. 5x7 Inches- Price only 50 cents, postpaid. Send Yode Order fob a Copy Now. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., S-8 Duane St.» NewjYork. IS The. BE.ST* fy/RITE_ OLLY MFG.Co. 47/ >V.;22.«5 57'. For Fre.e^Catalo(^U£. VE-HTIL^TIMQ F ITT IMG, S IV E. AT^KE. SK£.TCH£.S Mention The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. March 17, 19«6 The Plori-sts' ]Sxoha.ng:e 351 U-Bar Talk Number 3 what you gain by saving erection expense In other greenhouses, you lose in shaded plants and poor growths. U-Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built No other form of construction is so light, or grows as line plants. It's the only form of construction en- tirely adaptable to all req uirements of private estates, parks, etc. Pierson U-Bar Co. Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York J Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. THE nortlcultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Purtiose for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and furnlah Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Mention the Florlata' Eichange when writing. SUMMER >N WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets oar Catalog GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heatine and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address, Box 78Q» New York City. Mention The Florists* Exchange when \frlilng. I//OLET CULTURE Price, ft 60 Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York A STEADILY INCREASING DEMAND PROOF OF MERIT Our grades and quotations will explain to you the continu- ous growth of our business. Write for Estimite and Sketches. La. Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Green- house Material and Hotbed Sash Selling Agents for Wittbold Sprinkler System A. DIETSCH CO. Uentlon The Flortsts' Exchange when wrttln^. 615=621 Sheffield Ave. Chicago GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27tli, 1898. Send for Catalocne. Garland's Gntters will keep Bnow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this putter is on eijjibitlon at Chicago Flower Growers' Market, EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Oet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON BREENHOUSE MFG. GO., Bioomsbur^ Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. "Just as Good" Oor competitors claim that their material is " jost as good" but they do NOT claim it to be BETTER than ours. Isn't this sufficient evidence that our material cannot be ex- celled. We believe our material to be perfect and you should use it for your next greenhouse. If interested inquire for further information. John CMoninger Co. Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET MLMition The Florists' Escbunge when writing. CYPRESS Greenhouse Material GREENHOUSE GLASS BOILERS PIPE FITTINGS We Furnish Everything For Greenhouse Building ^ lAfARC X> ^nW^ '365-79 Flushing Avcnuj J. J/ll/UDJ a JUilJ, BrooRlyn, New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. - -^-- ri )||i>' ;!'i>| I', 'l.iVl ''; L,''';' i ll ^i^'II' ,' 1 ' Mil ;li|il!i;"i . ':|Mi ....::M Is!:! li'lti'i- 1- ' ' !iiiii>i'i ijif li'fflllill j ''■■1 111: '"'ifij A'.!:, ill !ii'iii:"'''»i, i' j.--^ ^-4-;^^j| T— f We Design Houses To meet their cultural requlremeuts, using only the very highest grade ol <3ulf Cypress in their conatruoMon. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, tor his special purpose, and location. If you contemplate building, write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FBEE ■ BOT=BEDSASfl, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings, Etc, Etc. . Lockisani>LumderCo. Locki^ndA Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SATISFACTION ^« %7i%'ir aV'^Luty. JOHNSTON HEATING CO.,1 133 Broadway. New York 352 The Plorists' Hxchange March 17. 1906 lleotlon the FLorJsta' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS DECUItlBENS, 3 In. pots, 75e. per doz., $5.00 per 100. ASFAUAOCS SPKBNaBBI, 4H In. potB, $1.60 per doz. ,910.00 a 100: strong, 31n. pots,7fio. per doz.. $5.00 per 100: 2 Id. pots, $2.00 per 100. ACALYPHA,21n. pots, 60i; per doz., J3.00 per 100. ABUTILONSAVITZII, 3in.potB.76c. perdoz., »6.oo per 100: 2 in. pots, 60c. per doz. .$3.00 per 100, BAUr RAMBLER, 2^^ in. pots, 76c per doz,, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERN, 61n. pots, $3.00per doz. Bin. pots, $4.00 per doz. BOLBS for EA«TER ; HYACINTHS, TULIPS. JONQUILS, first class bulbs just right for Easter dowering, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz. : $10.00 rrr 100. CARNATIONS, R. C. LILLIAN POND, VESPER, B. UARKET, LAWSON, $2.00 per 100. COLEBS VERSCHAFFELTII and fancy varieties, rooted cnttinf^s, 76c. per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 ner 100. CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. COBAEA SCANUENS, Sin. pots, 76c per doz., (6.00 per 100. EOONYMUS, golden variegated, 2}i in. pots, 60c per doz., f 3.00 per 100. EUON YMUS, radicans, var., 2JiS in pots, 60c per doz., $3. 00 per 100. FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM, 2!^ In. pots, 60c per doz.; $3 00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA,6in, pot8,$3.00perdoz. 6 In. pots, $4.00 per doz. GER A N lU MS, dbl. scarlet.pini and waits, 3 in. note. 60c : per doz. ; $4.00 ner 100. GER.4NICMS, MRS. PARKER, silver leaved double pink flowers. 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per loo GERANIUMS. WM. LONGWORTH, new silver leaved, double scarlet flowers, 3 in. pots, Sl.Oflper doz. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 In: pots, 60c doz., $3.00 per 100. HELIOTROPES, $1.00 per 100. IVY, HARUY ENGLISH, 3 In. pots, 3 branches in each pot 76c per doz., $5.00 per 100. LANTANA, DWARF, 2 in. pots, 60c per doz., (3.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 21^ in. pots. 60c per doz. . $3.00 per 100. MOO.WINES, blue and white, 2>iln. pole ,60c doz.. $3.00 per 100. MESEMBKYANTUF.MUMS, cordif. var., 2 (n. pots. 50c. oer doz.. $3.00 per 100. NE^V DAISY, Queen Alexandra, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz. , $5.00 per 100; 2^ in. pots. 50o. per doz., $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA,2M in. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots In bloom, $1.00 per doz. PROSPERITY, $3.00 per 100. SENECIO SCANDENS, 2H1 in. pots, 60c per doz., $3 on per 100. S W A INSONA alba, 2 In pot8,60c. per doz:, $3 00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats. NICOTIANA SAN- DERAE. SHA-STA DAISIES. SCARLET MAGK, SMILAX. VARIEGATED, PETU- NIAS, DWARF PHLO-X. $1.00 per 100. Ceiaeie nth a Roy streets, • KlO^^^f PHILADELPHIA. PA Mention the FLorlsts' F.xchanffp wlipii wrldntf. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me l.s perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever flred, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Carlson " JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY n. G. SooLLAT, Mgr. EstabllBhed 43 Years Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ii greBIHses tedrn5}}|mto»]r(b.,(> J •^^•^•••♦^^••♦♦••^^# Mention The Florists' E.^chauge wheu wiitlDg. The^ Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with eelf- oillng cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over six miles in use and highly recommended : the only drip proof gutter in the marhet. The Htandard Retarn 6t«ani Trap has no equal for eimplicify or its workingB. Catiilogiie free. L UIPPARD, Youngstown, « Mention the FLorlsts* Exehflnce when writing. \ A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of popal Metal DcsignS mPORTrR AND DEALER IN PLORIftTS' StPPLIE» l-ACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''^4^^^^JrE^s*'"' NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS : 404, 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34tb St WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE ' Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. t NICOTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver. Proof ot this on Request THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., (P. R. Pdlelhorpe Co., Successors) I— «^i-Ji^n/'ii_i_e:, t-'c^r-. Mention The Florists' Exctiunge when writing. WHERE IT COMES IN There is just one thing about it, you can't run a two-minute race with a three-minute horse! Neither can you compete at a profit with men who have up-to-date, scientifically planned, skillfully erected and economi- cally heated greenhouses, when your house by its very construc- tion is a shade trap, expensively arranged and a sink hole for coal. You know that the working arrangement of a house is an economy in itself. The fact of a house's durability, its lasting powers, is a yearly economy in itself. Don't be blindfolded by the paltry economy of the first cost, only to awake to the calamity of continual repair costs. " If it is a case of materials, you want greenhouse men to furnish them. The lumber man may know the greenhouse business, but it is safe to say a green- house firm linows it better." LORD A BURNHAM CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND MANUFAGTUREaS Boston Branch 819 TREMONT BLDG. 1133 Bros^dway, New York Cornsr -26th Street Mention The I'lorists' Exchange when writing. rtlE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCEi tlHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. So W CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS.„ PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MKD roK SncceRsors to JENNINGS BBOft, BASKETS FOR EASTER We have a larger assortment than ever. Many new designs. Easter novelties. Try a sample order. Pompeian Tone Ware Vases, in many sizes and shapes. "^They add to the decoration of your store and are quick sellers. Bohemian Glass Vases. ' New china jardinieres for 3 inch plants. Cycas Leaves and Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Meiiliou The I'loiisls' Exchange when writing. March 2i. 1906 The Plorists' Hxchange 353 Summer Flowering BEGONIAS-Tuberous Rooted Per .siiit,'lf suparute tulttr^. Hue Uo/.. bulhs $0.40 Sinj^k- (.'hoice mixed S5 Dniililc, separate eolnrs Grt houl.le, r'||..ir,- Tllixe.I 50 CALADIUMS Elephant's Ear) First size Ki in 12 inches in cireumfereiice .90 Second size 8 to 10 inches in circumference 65 Third size 6 to 8 inches in circumference - 40 DAHLIAS Show varieties ( p,„iii a apeo- (.'aetus " - lalisi's prize Siiperh niix.d I .olleitioii PEONIES(-Sweet Scented) 2 to 7 years. Double White Named Sorts l-.W DarliRed " " 1.25 '■ Red " " 1.25 mixed 1.00 FERN BALLS Tt t(» (i inches in diameter 7 to y •■ BULBS Per Per yjD nwo $2.75 $25.00 2..50 22.0(1 4.2.') 40.00 4.00 3.5.00 7.00 5.00 3.00 1,00 fi.OO 1,00 li.(H) .ss 5.50 ,s.oo 7.00 7.00 6.00 GLADIOLI Stri['<-'1 ami varicjjated VVliiti' ami lii;lit shades Red and Criinsiiii shades,. Pndi sliades (ii.ilT s Hybrids . Per Per Per Doz. 100 1000 . $0.30 $1.S0 $17.00 .25 l.HO 14.00 .20 1.00 9.00 .20 1..50 12.00 .25 1..50 13.00 FLORACROFT PRIZE MIX- TURE 1st size', iiualitv uhsurjiassed .20 1.00 9.00 FLORACROFT PRIZE MIX- TURE S nd size .20 .80 7.00 JOHNSON & STOKES' SPEC- IAL MIXTURE Fam.. us f.ir its si.len.hd ciualitv 15 .75 6.00 GLOXINIAS Giani Flowering Si-parale .■"!(. rs .50 4.00 &5.0O i^iaTil liiixed 40 3,50 32.00 TUBEROSES Excelsior, Pearl l.aritr I'.uU.s 20 1.00 8.00 CANNA ROOTS We have a large assortment. Write for list of varieties and prices. Each postpaid Dozen $ .25 $1,60 35 2.15 We .sell 25 at the 100 rate. See our Flower Seed offer in last week's Exchange. 100 $12.00 18.00 Johnson & Stokes, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. MLMition The Florists' Exchange when writing. m SPECIAL Bargains for this \A/eek Only 12 100 BEGONIAS U> culor, single $0.35 $2.25 Mixed ,, .30 2.00 To color, doulile .60 4.00 Mixed „ .50 3.50 GLOXINIAS, in separate L-oI.ir.s , .50 3.00 Mixed .': . .40 2.75 100 1.000 GLADIOLI, all colors or mixed $1.00 $10.00 TUBEROSE PEARL, dou))le, 4.1)yi; 100 7.50 Send for our List 1906 Flower Seeds. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed, tVcsh ^ireciihousc grown 0.40 3.0O H. H. BERGER & CO., A7 Barclay Street, New York City. Mi'idiun The Florists" Exclfaiige when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price, SI 50 Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York CALADIUM 100 lOOC 5-7 inches $1.50 $12..50 74) inches 3.00 26.00 9-11 inches 6.00 .55.00 11-13 inches 8.00 75 00 GLADIOLUS 100 lOOO PiTik .Mixture $1.75 $15.00 S.-iHlc-t .Mixture 1.00 9.00 Htripi-d Mixture 2.00 17.00 White and Light Mixture 1.75 15.00 Groff's Hybrid 1.50 12.50 Florist's Hybrids 90 8.00 Tuberoses. Ex, Pearl, 4-C in 1.00 8.00 HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHANGED AGAIN (inr inii'cs rhant;o as woil uh; tiiL- \ve;itlit'r, Kfad the adv. anrlitfl' Exchange when writing. CALADIUMS and TUBEROSES Caladlumg 6 to 7 Irdies. $8.00 per inoo. 7 to « Inches. $16,uu per ICOO. Tuberosei* 3 to 4 IncLes t!.60 per lOOn. Paokapes Free: F. O. B. M.ignolla. sul j'ict un- sold. Cash with I rder. D'ALCORN, HARCETT ST.. RALEIGH, N. C. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, including all shades, $10.00 per 1000. GLADIOLI, choice mixed, No. 1, $4,00 per 1000: 10 fKX) V» 00: No 2, $2,00 per 1000, 10.000 $18.00 GROFF'S HYBRID'S, a fine strain. No, 1, $8.00: No 2 $:i,f"l: No- 3. .$2.00 per 1000. CHILDSII, N", 1. $10,00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, dark, rich maroon, large open tli.uer, long spikes, $9,00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, double, choice varieties, all classes. divided roots my selection. $3.50 per 100. SPOTTED CALLA, one year. $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per Kk:iO- TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, =tronB.-$5.00per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILY, KM per 100. SINGLE TIGER LILY, $20.00 per 1000: one year from bulblcth, .SIO.OO per 1000 SHASTA DAISY, 2j in. pots, $3.00 per 100 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, 2j in. pots, $2.50 per 100, VINCA MINOR VARIEGATA, a beautiful yar- iemited trailer, hardy as an oak, 2J in. pots. $1 per 100. WISTARIA MAONIFICA, 3 years, strong, $25.00 PIT IIKIO THURLOW'S WEEPING WILLOW, fine, hardy creeper. t\ to ,-( ft. $7 per lOO. DOROTHY PERKINS ROSE, 2i inch pots, $4 per 100. Cash Please. Lists Free. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Groff 8 Hybrids, alao other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The FlortatB' Exchange when writing. ^eedJIjrade^Report AMBRICAN BBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. Y., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vlce-.presldent; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. Tlie 1905 bean crop of Micliigan is said to exceed that of 1904, which was estimated at 3,000,000 bushels by the Secretary of Agriculture for the State. The Gardening World (London) says: "Whereas Lincolnshire (Eng.) used to go to Holland for her bulbs, now the Dutch merchants come to Lin- colnshire for the best stocks." FRENCH BULBS. — Latest advices predict a good crop. It is not expect- ed that prices will exceed those of last year. SEED GROWING IN CALIFOR- NIA.— In a paper recently prepared by B. D. Darlington, superintendent of the trial grounds of W. Atlee Bur- pee & Company, and read before the Philadelphia Florists' Club, he says: Leaving San Francisco the morning after my arrival, my first stop was in the famed Santa Clara valley, a tract of level land from three to ten miles wide lying between two ranges of brown hills. The soil is blaclc and heavy, much of it in the central por- tion being adobe, or dried swamp land, divided by large open drainage ditches, while the higher portions were of a liphter color and texture. The soil is free from stones and con- sists of loam or earth which has washed down from the hills through countless ages. The higher, lighter- colored ground had much the appear- ance of our own soils, but in the lower ground the black adobe has the ap- pearance of the muck found in the bottom of an old pond. In the dry season this black earth becomes ex- tremely hard and large cracks radiate over the surface in every direction. Even where it is kept constantly cul- tivated, the small particles of soil resemble gravel in their hardness. Such flowers as late crops of sweet peas, asters, etc., as well as beds of young celery, carrots and endives were growing vigorously under the influence of irrigation and did not seem to mind either the hardness of the soil or the intense heat which pre- vailed during the middle of the day. Hoeing to keep the surface soil loose and fine is unknown in California, and probably impossible in the adobe lands. It was a strange sight for east- ern eyes to see men walking between the rows of plants with the hoe held high in the air to descend with a vigorous chop at any weeds which might appear. It is the climate, combined with the fertility of the soil, which makes California so desirable for seed grow- ing, as during the harvest season there is an entire absence of rain. Seed heads develop and ripen and the har- vest proceeds steadily, yet without rush or hurry; vines or seed heads are cut field by field and spread on large sheets to dry and when all have been harvested, the thresher goes from block to block, followed by the cleaners and the sacks of seeds are stacked in the open air until they are hauled to the warehouses in the Fall. There is no anxious watching for pas- sing showers or a heavy downpour, as with us, and no need for any shel- ters in which to dry and thresh the seed. NOTES FROM HOLLAND. — The second month of the year has proven itself no more winter-like than its pre- decessor, and all bulb fields have had tiieir Winter covering removed and thinned out in a hurry to check a too rapid growth of the foliage which has been showing above ground since the first of the month. In many places these early sprouts had already turned into a tender yellow under the bleaching influence of the heavy Win- ter covering. Fortunately for these, the usual cold snap by the end of February has not made its appear- ance, and thus the destruction of these HEADQUARTERS FOR PLANT STAKES. ETC. HYACINTH STAKES ffiood) Also.suitable for Tulips and ^11 other plants DYED GREEN I'erlOO Per 1000 12ineh $0.15 $0.S5 l.sinch 20 1.25 CANE STAKES 100 .500 1000 Southern .$0.75 $3.00 $6.00 Japanese. Very thin. ;ihnut I, fr.'t louL' ,7,'. :i,nO ,*,,r,(l UNPAINTED STAKES OR DOWELS (Wood) For Lilies 100 lIKiO 31! in. loiiK :!.16 in. iliam $0.i;0 .$1..50 3B " .5-10 " .55 4.50 :!6 " 8 ■■ 70 0.00 3i; " i '- (» 4..50 30 " i " .50 4.00 42 " :M0 " 65 5,.50 42 " 1 " (iO .5.,50 42 " ,5-16 " 65 5.60 42 " i " 85 5.25 42 " i " S.5 7.50 We can supply these dowels, dyed green, 60c. par 1000 additional. RAFFIA (Fresh and Strong) Natural. 1.5c. per lb.; 10 lb., $1.2.5; $11.00 per 100 lb. Colored. All shades, samples mailed on request. Per lb., 40c.; 5 lb. lots, 38c. 11),; 10 lb. lots, .3.5c. lb. CARNATION BANDS Burstt'il oulyx Moonis can l)e suvcil umi used to Kieat advantage by ad just in t,' these bands on them. G. BRAND Forgeneral varieties lo.oitn . $1.1)0 7.0(tO 75 4,500 .50 2.000 25 1.000 15 The above post- paid to any ad- dress in the United States upon re- ceipt of price. 0. C. BRAND For the larger f I 0 w e r i n g fancy sorts Ounce $0.25 ilb H5 Ub \.m lib...: 3.00 Add at the rate ot Kic. per lb. for postatfe for Q. C. Brand Bands. Henry F. Michell Co. Seed Growers and Impo^terN 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia.Pa. UeotloD The FlorlatB' Elzcbange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS th«t print EASILY. Th»f« the kind w« make — havo been ilnce '73. JAS. M. BRYANT, Engrav"( and'"p*rlntlng m Chestnut Street. PHIUDELPHM, PA. Write for our Catalogue of Stock Engravings- Mention The Florists' Exiliaiiye wbi-n writing. Our Credit k Information List For January contains 104 pages. It gives ratings on over 5000 persons In the trade and is the biggest thing of the kind issued. Send us 3^10 now tor this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 5 6 Pine Street, New York City. Mention Tlie Florists* Exchange when writing; THE AHERIGAN CARNATION Pric* f3.50 A. T. OE LA MARE PT6 & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street, New York. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. tender leaves has been avoided. In consequence everything in the bulb fields, for as far as the covering has already been removed entirely, is looking fine and it will now all de- pend upon the atmospheric conditions of March to bring us an early Spring if nothing goes against us. Prom present indications it is almftst cer- tain that the Easter holidays will find us without the gay fields in full bloom, which always attract so many thou- .^ands of visitors from all parts of the country. — Horticultural Trade Jour- nal, England. 354 The Flori^t^' Exchange WHAT THE DAILY PAPERS SAY OF THE FREE SEED ABUSE. The Record. (The Committee on Agriculture lias stricken out the appropriation for the oistribution of free garden seeds.) I've been a loyal citizen for five-and-forty years, I've asked no favors and I've kept my taxes from ar- rears. Right patiently I've tilled the soil, and when the price was low I've taken fifty cents for wheat because 'twas ordered so; I've voted as my conscience urged and tried to be con- tent With what few blessings I have had, by Heaven or Na- ture sent, And is it strange my aching heart with dismal sorrow bleeds To know they've stopped my one reward — my packages of seeds? For years and years they've come to me in little paper sacks To reconcile me to my lot of till and toil and tax; What matter if they sprouted not or if the corn mark- ed sweet Grew up to mangel-wurzel or became a sugar beet? "Those were but trifles light as air — the seeds gave me to know The Government at Washington survived through weal and woe, And 'twas unpatriotic and the most unwise of deeds To sever all the ties that bind — my packages of seeds. The radishes were often punk, the onions shorn of scent. The cabbages were prone to worms and some fell dis- content Would stunt the spinach as it grew, but every Spring I'd sow My plot at Government expense and watch for them to grow. . They made me feel an integer of Governmental life And though they brought me days of toil and twilight hours of strife With cut-worms, cabbage bugs, and new varieties of weeds. They were a source of pure delight — my packages of seeds. The Rate bill is in statu quo — the Tariff bill is dead. The Statehood bill is far from passed and, far as I have read. The toil of Congress up to date may be set down as naught; So when they make the record of the things this session wrought To lay before the common folk who stand behind the gun The only thing of all they had to do that has been done To fill the Nation's pressing wants and meet the people's needs Has been to cut off my supplies of Governmental seeds. J. W. FOLEY in New York Times We believe that the committee made a good move when it decided to "economize" by striking this amount of money from the appropriation bill. It would be much better to expend the same in an experimental way, either through the Federal Department of Agricul- ture or the State experiment stations. — Prairie Farmer, Chicago. It is clear from Secretary Wilson's statement that he would not be sorry to see the graft element of the free seed business reformed altogether. "The majority of the committee voted right on the question, and the House should indorse its position. Useful and scientific experiments should be encouraged by the government, but "not a cent for tribute" to Congressmen should be appropriated. They might as well ask money for free hay or free barbed wire or free brooms. — Chicago Record-Herald. This business is little less than political graft. Packages of seed save the recipients a few cents, but where one package does good service, a score are thrown away. The business is a joke from one end of the country to tire other, and yet one will hear members of Congress seriously defend the practice when the item appropriating a couple of hundred thou- sand dollars for the work is under discussion in eitlier house. Secretary Morton tried to stop it, and Congress rebuked him by increasing the appropriation. — Balti- more Herald. The appropriation last year was $290,000, but that sum does not represent the cost. When clerical hire, cost of packeting seeds, paper stock, printing, postage, etc., are added the cost to the country is fully $1,000,- 000. At the regular rate for postage on the fifty mil- lion packets distributed last year a private citizen would have to pay approximately $500,000. The postal service is burdened by this huge bulk, which increases the deficit in the post office department without a commensurate advantage to the public. — Jersey City Journal. Competition by the government in the seed business with individual seedsmen undoubtedly is unfair. The man who invests his capital and buys or produces seeds for sale naturally finds himself hindered and %iis trade diminished by $250,000 worth of seeds sent out by the United States free of cost to the purchaser. And real- ly, with the present cheapness of things, the abundance of information in official and private publications and the wonderful facilities for distribution by tlie mails, there is no reason why the government should continue its time-honored practice. — Richmond (Va.) Leader. The principle of the thing is most vicious. It's an outrageous abuse of a practice that had its origin in a worthy spirit of scientific research directed to the improvements of crops. Besides, the seeds are no good. Of the last batch sent us by our Congressman only about half came up. Uncle Sam has to buy in the open mar- ket the seeds he gives away and the seedsmen work off onto the amiable old gentleman their last year's stuff. Should a misguided Senate see fit to insist on the restoration of the seed appropriation — mind, we say if it should— the doctrine of the square deal demands that the government be given the benefit of just a little larger differential in seeds that will sprout. — Springfield (Mo. J Leader. The work of the department has grown enormously smce that bill was passed in 1862, and it is now a part of the public school system. It is doing a splen- did service in educating the farmers directly and in helping them to solve their problems. In the prosecution of this work, it might be well enough for the depart- ment to distribute among farmers a few specimens of rare seeds that cannot be procured in this country. But to pay out more than $200,000 a year for tlie distribution through congressmen of seeds which the farmer can produce on his own premises, or purchase at the nearest store, is an abuse on the face of it. On the same principle the government could with equal propriety give the farmers agricultural implements and fertilizers.— Richmond (Va. ) Dispatch. Last year $290,000 was appropriated by Congress for this seed distribution, of which $246,374 was expended for corn, peas, beans, carrots, turnips, grass, cotton, tobacco and flower seeds. It is stated however, that only $90,979 was paid for seeds and plants and $41,924 for putting them in packages and marking them. The remaining more than $100,000 is reported to have been paid out for salaries, traveling expenses and "miscel- laneous expenses." Undoubtedly some of the Con- gressmen, that sent out the seeds to their constituents, also got soft jobs for some of their constituents It is also charged that beet sugar factories received beet seed in 100-pound lots. Of course, that is "graft" pure and simple and nothing else. These seeds are sent free through the mails and the number of packages carried last year was 35,977,135. This was certainly a substantial contribution to the annual post oflice deficit. — Niagara Falls (N. Y.) Gazette. Whatever be the actuating motives of different mem- bers it looks as though the so-called free seed graft IS doomed. That is the temper of the majority of the House agricultural committee. Uncle Joe Cannon has given out that it is time to stop this leak in the re- sources of the government. Of course there will be indignant protest from that vigorous contingent who will say that it is a pretty pass when the govern- ment is throwing away untold millions upon the Philip- pines and the isthmian canal and the military estab- lishment that it cannot give away a few seed to the oppressed farmer. Be all this as it may. Chairman Tawney, of the appropriations committee, has been busy getting information on the subject which he in- tends to present to the house should there be an effort to defeat the committee when it cuts out free seed — Knoxville (Tenn.) Sentinel. The failure of congress to make a propriashun for the free distribushun of ghardin an' other truck seed is a howlin' calamity, an' if Mounts Buoler had any- thing to do with it, Cord Hull an' Jim Miller will beat him three sivil deestricts an' a bend in Big Scouty If they do away with the free distribushun of seed, how do the congressmen expect to git back to Washin- ton? Echo answers "damfino." We mind the time when Benton McMillin was fust nomernated for congress, at a convention held at Hartsville. Col. Hut Nash, in making the nomernating speech, closed by sayin': "Mr. Cheermun, McMillin is a good hand-shaker, an' he can scatter gharden seed as well as any of them." Col. Nash was no false profit. Benton sent the women folks gharden seed, the gals flower seed and the men agricultural reports He remained in congress 20 year, an' his name to this day is a house hold word in every gharden in the fourth deestrict. — Hag-Camp Grape Vine. The true way to distribute seeds by the Govern- ment is to send them out with scientific knowledge and purpose; this can only be done by experts. Fortunate- ly, we have a governmental activity which can do this work in the most effective manner; it has rendered in- calculable service to the farmers of the country by supplying them with choice seeds that have immensely increased the value of their crops. The increased vield per acre of wheat is directly due to the efforts of the U. S. Department of Agriculture in this behalf. And now, if the Congressmen will divest themselves of the seed-distributing function, they will find ready to their hand an agency that can do this far more effectively and advantageously than they can do it themselves. And it will cost less, too; for the Depart- ment would not buy such tons and tons of common, ordinary seed, but would aim to get something that would be choicer, better and that would improve on the crop to be raised. The Congressmen could not possibly do better than to give up their seed-slinging, and let the work of improving the crops of the coun- try by distributing improved seed be done by the U S Department of Agriculture. — Salt Lake City Tribune. It costs the United States nearly three times as much to distribute seeds, bulbs, and trees to farmers and planters as it costs to purchase- the commodities Figures in the report of B. T. Galloway, chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, for 1905, show that the government paid $245,000 for the handling of $90 000 worth of seeds. The items of salaries, traveling ex- penses, assembling and mailing, and miscellaneous amount to $2.70 for every $1 in actual value. Congress has been asked to remedy this condition which is regarded as a travesty on good management by the agricultural journals and societies in various parts of the country. In 1905 there were miscellaneous authorizations amounting to $4,359; traveling expenses, $7,034- sal- Reader, you can lielp prevent this wanton waste of iniblic money, wlikli permits tlie governmeni un- justly to act as a competitor to a large number of its own citi'/.ens, by sending to your Senators and Con- gressmen a vigorous protest against llie pure lijisi- jind distribution of seeds by tlie government. Do it now. aries in Washington, $62,471; salaries outside, $8,608; contract for assembling and mailing, $41,926. and various other costs of handling, bringing the total nearly to $90,000 of the $340,000 appropriation. It has not been explained to the satisfaction of searching inquirers why so much traveling and mis- celianeous expenses are needed, and why the salary bill could not be cut down, and for this reason there IS strong antipathy to the annual appropriation. But congress, they say, has a tender spot in its heart for the seed distribution industry, and has held aloof 1 » r.?„:?"'^ °* '^^' year's distribution there were about 50,000 packets of seed on hand in addition to which the department had in stock 168,691 pounds of various seeds. The government does not carry seed over from one .year to another, as it has been found best always to distribute fresh seed. The disposition, therefore, of the enormous quantity of left-over seed IS an Item that is proving a study. Considerable of „f m'L rL'r.'in'^^ '""'^, P^'"^ '" getting rid of the surplus of the $90.(100 worth of seed, for which the govern- ment annually appropriates $340,000, it is said. Protessor Ganoway recently testified before the House Committee on Agriculture, furnishing this in- rormation. The committee's position was defined by the chairman in these words: "We are heartily in accord with the efforts of the department to introduce new or rare plants, grains fruits, or vegetables, and for that purpose have recom- mended an appropriation of $40,000, which is all thev can comfortably expend in this work. But when it ?^I?^?. '° P^^/ ^""^ beans and corn and turnips, we feel the country is sufficiently well informed to go it alone without expending a quarter of a million dol- lars for this purpose." — Washington (D. C ) Post The Government Seed Shop. Editor Florists' Exchange: If the reader will send to Washington and obtain a copy of the 300 page pamphlet covering the hear- ings of employees of the Department of Agriculture by the Congressional Agricultural Committee under date of 12th January, 1906, and subsequently, he will find much interesting, though the writer will not say instructive information. On pages 229 to 241 occur some stenographic notes of the testimony of Professor Galloway, of the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture, part of which is as follows: Prof. Galloway; "I do not see how any one who took the ordinary precautions with the seed we send out, could help from getting good results. We send out seeds that must necessarily be better than ordi- nary seed which the seedsmen can secure." Mr. Scott; "Why?" Mr. Galloway: "For the reason that we buy our seed in this way: In the first place a considerable portion of the seed is grown for us out of what we call our own stock seed. We know the full history of the stock. We get. for example, a pound of let- tuce seed of high quality and it is true to name. We can take that pound of lettuce seed and turn it over to a reliable man in California and get one hundred pounds that is absolutely true to name, and in order to make it true we send men to the fields where that lettuce seed is growing and have them rogue the field, that IS to eliminate all the lettuce before the seed has gotten any undesirable qualities." Mr. Scott: "Is it possible to acquire bids or In any way introduce the element of competition?" Mr. Galloway: "Yes, we do that as far as we possi- bly can; for instance, we want 40,000 pounds of lettuce of a certain variety, and we know pretty well the men who can furnish that seed at different places on the Pacific Coast. We send each of these men a blank form and ask them to submit a proposal for that seed. They come in at a certain time, and unless there is a special reason, we give it to the man whose figure IS the lowest." Mr. Field: "The common impression is that some dealers destroy all the old stock. Is that true?" Mr. Galloway: "I cannot speak for any particular firm, but It IS a general practice to blend seed. It is not only the general practice to blend seed, but there are all .sorts of apparatus and devices that have for their object the rejuvenation of old seed, polishing devices that will make old seed look bright; there are certain devices to rub the dust off; there are certain cases where, if they do not want the seed to grow very well (where we get imported seed), they run them over hot plates to destroy some of their vitality It IS an object sometimes to have the seed, especially high grade seed, low in vitality, the main object being to keep up the price." Mr. Chandler: "The Department seeds ought to be the very best seeds that are sent out " Mr. Galloway: "Under the old practice, before the Department got its own seed, it was the custom to run in poor seed. We could not avoid it." Mr. Chandler: "Do you reject within certain per- centages or do you reject them absolutely if they do not come up to the standard of vitality?" Mr. Galloway: "We cannot fix any definite standard for any particular year. One year we had a peculiar case in California where the hot wind came on when these seeds were being harvested and so thickened the skin that the seeds would not germinate at all unless they were soaked. When they came in we could not germinate them, and we rejected the whole lot and then we found that if they were cut or soaked they would germinate all right; but we had to add some special directions to our packets calling attention to this f.act. Mr. Chandler: "What course do you pursue in order to pre\-ent the getting of poor seeds?" Mr. G.illoway: "By taking things forehanded we can make provisions a.i along the line. We have right now enough seed for next year's distribution." Mr. Chandler: "You spoke a moment ago of an expert you have in lettuce growing." Mr. Galloway: "Yes. we have men now who are as expert as any in the seed business. It is a regular business now." And so it goes all through the book twaddle of the worst kind from all of the self styled scientists of the Department. X. Y Z March 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchangre 355 I i i I I I S S HENDERSON'S Superior strains oi U $EMPLE " ASTERS '*Sempie" One of the E3est and Most Popular Classes of Asters for Cut flowers Asters Our seed is Eastern grown, most thorouglily rogued, and far superior to California grown. Ours costs us three times as much as the latter can be purchased for. In fact our grower says our strains are getting so double, consequently seeding so much less that he has raised the price for growing the 1906 crop. The flowers of our strain of " Semple " Asters are very large like good sized chrysanthemums — and are borne on long stift', well-leaved stems. Our li'dflct " Bcsf Mt'HiiKls of Aater Culture" free to those wlio in ortlerinu mention " The Florists' Exehanne: i i SEEDS... I PETER HENDERSON ® CO., 35 and 37 Cortiandt St., New YorR J HEND[RSON'S flORJSTS' CATALOGUE Plants, Seeds, Bulbs, Tools, Fertilisers, Insecticides, etc., mailed free to florists on application. Choicest White 30c. pet- KXKJ seeds. Shell Pink 30c. " La-v-endet* 30c, " Purple 30c " Ct-imson 30c " Mixed Colors 2Sc >l.36 pet- ounce 1.2S I.2S 1.2S I.2S l.OO /=rzZ£;SS.B^5?€B^:^^2^^P2 I€B Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. European Seeds. We have certainly jumped from the frying ijan into the fire di^ring the week just closing, and with nine hours of hot, bright sunshine per day every- thing is once more couleur de rose. Trade is 'very brisit, although indi- vidual orders are small both for home and foreign trade. Strangely enough, most unfavorable weather continues in the south, and the health and pleasure seekers who have gone to Pau and Biarritz to enjoy the sun have had m come north to find it. As the nights are cool and slightly frosty a whole- some check is kept upon vegetation; in the meantime, our fields are rapid- ly becoming perfect seed beds for our Spring sowings. Orders for onion and peas are still conspicuous by their absence. Hold- ers of the former are getting quite frantic in their efforts to sell. It is reported that one dealer in Germany has lost already more than 20,000 marks on his speculations, and thi> end is not yet. It appears to be dif- ficult to corner the market in these days. Statements have been so industri- ously circulated in America to the ef- fect that' the bulk of the peas sold by the English seedsmen are grown in Germany, that the following figures taken from the report of the Govern- ment Board of Agriculture are inter- esting: The crop of peas, aIthou;;h less than that produced in 1901, amounted to 4,439,483 bushels. Beans increased to 8,201,730 bushels, being '2Vi million bushels more than in 1904. Wheat also increased by 2 2 millions of bushels, and if the rate of increa.se is maintained will soon be exported tj America. The average yield of the latter article was 32.78 bushels per acre. It is not surprising to learn that there was a slight falling off in the crops of hay, both grass and clover; this shows that the limits of seeding down to pasture have at last been reached, and to a certain extent ac- counts for the drop in prices of both grass and clover seeds at the end of last season. The tight little island produced 22 million tons of turnips and 8 'A million tons of mangels, as well as nearly 4 million tons of pota- toes, 116 million bushels of oats and nearly 60 million bushels of barley, together with 695,943 hundred weights of hops, so there need not be any lack of honest beer or whisky. Sweet peas are booming, and stocks of King Edward VII., Gladys Unwin and Scarlet Gem are quite cleared out. Since January 16 0 new meinbers have joined the National Sweet Pea Socie- ty, so its success for the present year is assured. With a favorable growing season July 5 should be a red letter day in the history of this flower. EUROPEAN SEEDS. Recollections of a Wholesale Seed Traveler. By S. B. Dicks. {Continued from page 2i)L\ issue of Marcli 10, I'.KIG.) Respecting the aforenamed J. G. Waite, the high price of onion, seed at the present time recalls an incident in his career that is not generally known. At the time referred to the bulk of the onion seed sown by the market gardeners in Bedfordshire was grown in that county. Anticipating a shortage in the crop, Mr. Waite quietly bought up practically all that was growing, at a renumerative price to the growers. As the continental growers had not at that time started the cultivation of English varieties, there was practically no competition, and the "corner" was a success. The unkindest cut of all, however, was when Mr. Waite offered the seed by public auction in the town of Biggles- wade (the center of the onion grow- ing industry), and the unwary grow ers were eagerly bidding against each other to buy back at fancy prices what was. in many cases, seed of their own growing. No seedsmen in his senses would attempt such a coup to- day. Forty years ago profits in the whole- sale trade were much greater than they are now, as the following incident will show: Mr. Henderson had booked a general order for one of his market garden customers at the Old George Hotel, York. After the gardener had left, a pompous individual represent- ing a sugar firm appealed to the presi- dent to know if the dignity of the com- mercial toom was to be degraded by men who booked orders for half pounds of cabbage seed. Mr. Henderson's res- ponse was to ask how much profit the sugar man had made out of half a ton of sugar he had just booked to a neigh- boring grocer. The reply was two shillings. Then said Mr. Henderson: "I made more than that out of every one of my halt pounds of cabbage." and the sugar man owned he was beaten. The mention of commercial rooms reminds me of some of my earlier ex- periences in America where the cus- toms and the special comforts of the British commercial rooms are un- known. Arriving about midnight at Troy, N. T., I was directed by a police- man to the best hotel in the city. On retiring I placed a new and expen- sfve pair of boots outside my bedroom door expecting to find them ready for use in the morning as in Europe. Alas. I have never seen those boots since. The only recompense I obtained was a sarcastic reference on the part of the hotel clerk to a printed set of regula- tions hung in a dark corner of the room which among other things told me not "to blow out the gas" on retir- ing, also that if I put my boots outside to be cleaned I did it at my own risk. A lengthy walk through a crowded and muddy street in a pair of fancy slip- pers "peeled my eyes," and has saved me a repetition of the annoyance. Anent that instruction about the gas I had a very narrow escape once at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Syracuse. N. T. Having to start about 4 a. m. the next day. I retired early and without ob- serving that the window over a door which led into an adjoining room was left open. Fortunately for me my breathing apparatus is peculiarly sen- sitive, especially to coal gas, and about 1 a. m. I was aroused by a choking sensation to find my room full of gas which had entered by the open window. Rushing outside I put out the lights in the passage. openeci the windows and raised an alarm. Whether my neigh- bor had blown out the gas in ignor- ance or with the intention of commit- ting suicide I never learned, but he was well nigh dead when the porter effected an entrance to his room. Ten years after the foregoing incident took place at the time when the Klondyke boom was at its height; I arrived at the same hotel about 10 p. m., went straight off to bed, and left by the 4:30 train next morning. Two days later I picked up a Syracuse paper in a train in another part of the State and was astounded to find a long and circumstantial account of an interview accorded by me to a representative of the journal in which I disclosed my intention of proceeding direct to Klondyke to open up gold mining on a most gigantic scale, in- volving the expenditure of many mil- lions of dollars with the certainty of reaping a rich return. Alas, that har- vest was a frost: but the amusing part of the affair was that I did not speak more than twenty words during my stay in the city. Apropos to the ubiquitous and wily interviewer, I was neatly trapped at St. Louis, Mo., in 1893. A plausible fellow- greeted me by name in the most cor- dial manner soon after my arrival at the hotel, and as his face seemed fam- iliar I readily answered his questions respecting the incidents of. the voyage and the state of busines in the old country. As it happened there liad been a lot of unpleasantness on the way out, and some people very promi- nent in the States notably Miss Belva Lockwood, the advocate of Women's Rights, had participated in some very unseemly "sciuabbles." All this I free- ly reported to my supposed friend, and my feelings may be better ima- gined than described when I heard the newsboys shouting: "Great row on the Umbria." and found that my morning interview ( with ad- ditions) filled two columns of the St. Louis Star Sayings. No ill con- sequences followed, but I have not been trapped since. (To lie Continued.) 356 The Plorist-s* Exchan2:e 4l> ^ 4i> it «^ 4t 4t Westward, Ho! ^a Massachusetts to California The dark portion of above map shows how HEWS' POTS have kept pace with the trend of National Progress For 140 Years our Ware has stood for Quality Customers for half a century speak louder than words Durability HEWS' POTS, sold 40 years ago, still in constant use Porosity Growers attribute their success to the porosity of our ware A. H; HEWS & CO IINCORPORA.TED BOSTON OFFICE MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORIES t " ^"l^ZZ.sT^^'' CAMBRIDGE. MASS. ^P Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltliij;. . , NEW YORK BRANCH PEARSON STREET Long Island City. March 24, 19u6 The Plorist3' Exchange 357 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E:. Albertson, Bridgeport. Ind., president: Orlando Harrison. Berlin, Md., vice-president; Oeorce C. Beager, Rochester, N. T.. secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. T., treat orer. Horticultural Notes. A Florida nuiseiyman says Bambusa Metake is hardy "along the Southern border." Just whei e he considers this line situated. I do not know; but in Philadelphia this bamboo is one of the choice hardy plants, but its foliage gets badly scorched in Winter. Catalpa aurea. when kept dwarf, so one can look down on its foliage, is a worthy golden-leaved sub- ject; so is the Ptelea trifolia aurea. Large groups are particularly pleasing. Golden elder is rather coarse growing, but its display can be seen at a long distance away, too far to observe the coarseness of its foliage. Some golden and \-ariegated leaved plants do not stand the Summer sun well, but this cannot be said of cornuses. Spathii, and Mas variegata do well, es- pecially when in deep ground. Still, all such shrubs do better when free from the mid-day sun in Sum- mer. Itea virginica and Vaccinium corymbosum can be highly recommended for general planting. The itea bears its flowers in finger-like spikes, the vaccinium in small bunches; both are white in color. In Autumn their leaves change to a rich crimson, hardly equalled by those of any other shrub. Both are native shrubs. Ever^een Euonymus. The Wjnter just leaving us has permitted us to have an addition to our list of evergreen euonymus in the shape of the E. Sieboldianus. It has been said of this species (?) before, that it is evergreen where sheltered from severe cold in Winter, and this season has proved it so. The bushes of it in the vicinity of Philadelphia have not lost a leaf where they stand in sheltered places, and but few when in exposed ones. It is, in fact, as it stands to-day, a true ever- green. It is more than likely that along the sea coast of New Jersey, where the Euonymus japonicus does so well, the Sieboldianus would thrive just as good, in ■which case it would be a most welcome addition. It has not the stiff growth, of the E. japonicus, being more bush-like in habit, which would make it much appreciated; and in Autumn it has pretty pink colored seed pods. There is but little doubt it would do well along the coast when the moisture helps shrubs to endure the Winter, and, without doubt, south of Philadelphia it could be placed in the evergreen list. And as it propagates easily from both green cuttings in Sum- mer and hard wood in Spri.ig, a stock of it can be got together ciuickly. Transplanting Small Evergreens. At this season of the year one of the most im- portant things to consider is the transplanting of small evergreens. To have success with very small ones requires a good deal of care. But very few ever- greens have more than a few small lateral roots, which when planted are but just below the soil, and when Summer comes with its heat and di'ought these roots are helpless to supply the plants with the moisture they must have. It is quite common to find little plants raised from cuttings of the previous Winter set out in the open ground in Spring, and unless an uncommonly favorable Summer follows it is almost impossible for them to live. It is much more profitable to attempt no transplanting of such stock, but to wait until the plants are of a height of nearly a foot and then to be well furnished with roots. Little evergreens rooted indoors in Winter need some sort of transplanting, and should receive it, either in the shape of being potted or transplanted into frames. A good level piece of nursery ground answers very well for them if slat frames are pro- vided and these placed over them all through the season, to keep olf the excessive sunlight: and with this there should be some provision for watering in dry times. The plants may be set rather close, as in one or at the most two years, they should be set out in proper nursery rows, to take their chance with other stock. Sometimes when cuttings are made and set in boxes to root, they are set far enough apart that it is not necessary to transplant them in Spring. This is not good management as it takes up much valuable space in the greenhouse in Winter, but when it has been done the boxes may be set out in an open frame, shaded ovei-head. there to pass the Summer. Whenever it is decided to transplant evergreens in Spring, do it at the earliest day after the ground is in good order. And when filling in about the plants let sand or very fine soil be the first material to meet the roots. Sand is the best, as it fits closely to the roots, and this close fitting is almost the insuring of the life of the plants. Colorado Evergreens. So very few of the Pacific Coast evergreens thrive in the Middle States the wonder is that nurserymen do not pay more attention to the keeping in stock of the hardy and beautiful ones of Colorado and New Mexico. In the way of pines there are at least four very ornamental sort.s — flexilis, aristata, edulis and ponderosa. In the line of spruces there are three: Engelmanni. pungens, and Dtiuglasii. and there are also several junipers, notably scopulorum and monosperma. Besides being beautiful sorts, all these are hardy enough to withstand the Winter of any State south of where they grow. European nurserymen have long since known of the value of these Colorado evergreens of ours, and they use a great many seeds of them from our collectors. Besides the Colorado and New Mexican sorts enumerated there are some from the colder parts of California, Oregon, and Washington that do very well in the latitude of Philadelphia. There is Lawson's cypress, Thujopsis borealis, Libocedrus decurrens and Picea grandis and P. nobilis, in addi- tion to many of the pines, and the .Sequoia gigantea. It is not the indifference of customers, but the lack of the stock in nurseries that limits the sale of these valuable trees. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Educational Opportunities for Florists. By an Act of Legislature approved May 9, 1904, an appropriation of $250,000 was made for the erecting and equipping of buildings for the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University. The beginning of this scheme was founded on the Land Grant Act of 1862 whereby Congress appropriated the proceeds of certain lands for the maintenance of a college in each State to give instruction in agriculture and the mechanic arts. This act marked an epoch in the history of education, because it pro- vided for a system that would have direct and defi- nite relations with the daily work of persons who must earn their own living in the arts and industries. The College of Agriculture, therefore, seeks to inter- est the practical workers in the better understanding of the very things by which they live day by day — the soil, the weather, the plant, the animal, the farm home and all the customary rural affairs: 1. By giving instruction to those who come to the university for two years or more. 2. By giving instruction by means of correspond- Professor Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticulture and the flics for years of horticultural and florlcultural papers — with bulletins and reports from all experi- ment stations in the United .States and Canada. Students entering the College of Agriculture are on the .same footing as students in any other depart- ment of the university; they become a part of the general student body, though under the special supervision of the Director of the college. Recently there has been organized an "Agricul- tural Experimentors' League" to which all students are eligible, which is designed for the furthering of experimental investigation. From this has already evolved those interesting experiments with ether not yet entirely finished, which the outside world has heard of from time to time, and the plant growth un- der artificial light, which, it now seems, may be ser- viceable to the fiorist to secure quick results, or when the failure to perfect bloom at certain times may entail considerable loss of money. A glance at the contents of the greenhouses re- veals many growing plants, and the usual run of roses, carnations, begonias etc. The short course was opened on January 2 this year and closed on March 10. The only outlays to the student from New Tork State are for board and traveling ex- penses. There is an increased attendance of women students who have joined for instruction with the view of improving their home surroundings, and while they may never become florists, they will no doubt largely augment the business of the catalogue men. The auxiliary work of John W. Spencer and M. V. Slingerland among the schools of the State is especially valuable and commendable. J. B. DAVIS. ■ 1 1 -i:i •r'^'^J! ■ ^ft'_!^^^^^^diBl ^^^^^^^HE^^f j^^ j^^^^^y ^Hi ' 'At ^^^^H VIvB pi WHBr m^^m i^ jl PS^\^ w /S i^^H 1 ^^^>'-'t^c^j^_-- '■■' ^^V ^«*s^'u-«| Wm 1 9 ll 1 J ^HiplHH L i i il I ^^^■^^^K^H Bmh ■ ^^^^. W '^'^> rTWHfllBBff 11 1 students at College of Agriculture, Cornell. RootlGraftlng, ence and other extension methods to those persons, young or old, who cannot come to the university, or who can come but for a very limited time. 3. By experimenting for the discovery of truth in agricultural flelds. Without going into the thousand and one interest- ing things held out under this head to the seeker after knowledge, a few of those bearing upon the life of the florist shall engage our attention. In the six forcing houses covering 6,000 square feet of ground, with attendant store rooms and pits and a laboratory with space for 40 students, is taught beside the common greenhouse operations, pollini- zation, cuttings, budding, grafting, pruning, spray- ing, etc., and the multiplication and subsequent care of plants; the cultivation of vegetables, plant nutri- tion, adaptation of plants to soils, to which are added agricultural chemistry, fertilizers — their composition and behavior, insects, friendly and otherwise, under the microscope with study of their breeding, how to combat their ravages; the history and development of agriculture, nursery and orchard practice. Under outdoor art is given the theory of outdoor art, free- hand drawing. landscape design, drafting, planting, and lastly, specifications. The horticultural facilities are a farm of 275 acres with land previously planted, containing fruits in variety, a nursery in which are growing many species of economic plants, a mushroom house 14 by 80 feet and a reading room ,and library containing a garden herbarium, a collection of photographs from 7,000 negatives, machinery and devices for spray- ing plants, charts and specimens. Access is given to the university library with the magnificent col- lection augmented for the stupendous work of Climbing Rose, Dorothy Perkins. We published in the Journal des Roses of Septem- ber 1902, on page 129, a detailed article about this rose at the time of its origination and introduction by the American horticulturists, Jack.son & Perkins, Newark, N. T. In referring again to this variety of Rosa Wichuraiana (which was obtained by hybridl- ■ zing with pollen from the rose Mme. Gabriel Luizet) it is simply to inform our readers of the popularity which this" new rose enjoys in England, as well as Germany, where it is now in fully as great demand as the Japanese rose. Crimson Rambler. It is a sort that is unique in its class and one that French rose growers will do well to propagate in large quantities as well as to grow in all the show gardens. This rose is of very vigorous climbmg habit and of extraordinary fioriferousne.ss. It flowers only once during the season, it is true, but the period of blooming is quite late and is often prolonged until September, a time when the majority of chmbing roses have ceased to flower. „ , . The inflorescence of the rose, Dorothy Perkms, which sometimes completely covers the bush, is pro- duced in panicles of little flowers, borne in clusters of fifteen to twenty-five, according to the strength of the branches on which they are developed. It is also a very hardy variety, as we have deter- mined by using it very satisfactorily to cover some stone walls along the track of the Alpine Railway at altitudes varying from 1200 to 1500 meters above sea level and where this rose has withstood perfectly the rigors of the past Winter — Translated from the Journal des Roses, Paris. 358 The Hlorist-s' Exchange Some Choice Ornamental Evergreens I (CONIFERS) FOR LANDSCAPE WORK ^ Their Beauty of Form and Color, Their Hardiness, and Chief V Cultural Conditions. Z By John F. Johnston. i/ Viewed from a horticultural as well as from an economical standpoint coni- fers, or cone-bearing trees, are alike indispensable. The purport of this re- view is to create, or stimulate, a greater interest in this class of trees as ap- plied to ornamental gardening, and to make more prominent and popular some of the most desirable members which are not so well known. The persistent nature of the foliage of conifers, with the exception of the maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) and the larches, make them most suitable subjects for creating distinct landscape gardening effects, as, even through the dull, dreary days of Winter, they stand forth clad in emerald cloaks bringing back to one's memory thoughts of warmer days. This evergreen habit alone should be an incentive to a great- er use of such trees. Also, how beauti- ful they look under a covering of snow! Those trees, whose leaves are shed an- nually, appear much alike when coated with snow, but such is not the case with evergreens since, by retaining their foliage, they are capable of supporting large quantities, and, according to the nature of the trees, limbs and foliage, some distinct modes of snow-covering are formed. While it is Interesting to observe these various snow patterns, yet it is not wise to permit of too heavy a coating to rest upon the branches, otherwise there is a liability to damage through overloading. When it is found necessary to remove any excessive weight, procure a rod and tap the limbs. Conifers in the younger stages of their growth are generally of a conical and symmetrical shape, with a branching system usually extending to the ground. In contrast to this condition is to be found the rugged weather-beaten and picturesque beauty of old, time-worn trees. How interesting these two ex- tremes are; so also are the stepping or Intermediate stages from one to the other. At no season of the year are these so called evergreens devoid of great in- terest: but, probably, during Spring and early Summer are they to be most admired. Such striking color effects, such graceful and delicate forms of foliage, cannot be surpassed in the tree kingdom. Now, what different kinds of ever- greens to plant, what sorts will prove the most suitable and hardy, are ques- tions ofttimes asked, and the failure to answer such has had hitherto much to do with the limited number of varie- ties seen in cultivation; but such as are herein described will be found to give satisfaction. Starting with the fir family (ables), from it many beautiful varieties can be selected and, probably, none will be found more graceful than the Colorado, or white fir (Abies concolor). Native of the California Sierras and the moun- tains extending through Arizona to Southern Colorado, it attains there the dimensions of a good-sized tree. To the conditions of the Northern and East- ern States it adapts itself and forms one of the most desirable trees for landscape work. What lovely foliage It has— a silvery green, with a branching system which is ideal, extending to the base, and how striking it becomes under the rays of the setting sun. Get a white fir and mark it» progress, for in no bet- ter way can its charming beauty be fully realized. Contrasting with the light, glaucous, silvery sheen of the white fir is to be found the dark, deep, lustrous green of the more familiar Nordmann's flr (Abies Nordmanniana). Through all Its transitions of growth, from the young tree of about five feet till it reaches the more ma.1estic height of forty or more feet, it is beautifully proportionate, and such pretty ornaments are the long cylindrical-shaped cones. This tree should be omitted from no collection. Resembling in general appearance the above, but botanically distinct, is the Cilician fir (Abies cilicia). It likewise becomes one of those tall, nobfe ever- greens, reaching to a height of 50 feet. The leaves are lustrous green above, al- though not so intense as in the Nord- mann's fir. and furnished with silvery white markings beneath. When breezes blow there is much beauty in the inter- mingling of both sides. ^p^^H ^^^ j8^I K^^ 1 W^ ^^^^He^ 1 ^f J^k i-^K MbB 1 Flower Sprays of Corylopsis Spicata. PUoto.by John F. .Johnston See de.scrlption page 362 ?*il|PB^^yl.«^5'MlW 1 , «i- mm Blossoms of Corylopsis Pauclflora. Photo by John F. Johnston See description page 362 Other firs, equally as worthy of men- tion, and which should be included in every collection, are the Grecian (Abies cephalonica) with stiff or rigid leaves, terminating in sharp points; the balsam flr (A. balsamea), with sweet perfumed foliage, and Abies Veitchli, a native of Japan, in a young stage forming a beautiful tree. Consider now the spruce family, and in it will be found some of the choicest evergreens. As subjects suitable for ornamental planting they stand pre- eminent, and the use of some varieties in the formation of natural windbreaks (which w-ill be referred to later) is in- valuable. Their outline, or habit of growth, is most desirable, and the rich- ness of their varied foliage causes them to become general favorites. Among all the varieties probably the most ex- tensively used for ornamental work Is the Colorado blue spruce (Plcea pun- gens var. glauca). and from the blue glaucous coloring of the foliage enlivens or brightens up its surroundings. Take it in its Winter condition, how intensi- fied becomes its coloring! Some other spruces, however, are Just as deserving of mention. Take the oriental spruce (P. orlentalis). Why Is it so seldom seen, when its shape or outline Is ideal, having a trunk that is erect and state- ly, with spreading limbs and branchlets which droop from them In a most graceful manner, and draped with a foliage that Is most abundant, fine and dark shining green in color; while dur- ing Spring and early Summer there ex- ists a beautiful blending between the light green of the delicate young growth and the deep lustrous sheen of the older? Suspended here and there from the ends of the branchlets are often bright red picturesque objects— the male catkin-like flowers which, when matured, shower forth the golden pollen grains. In another spruce, Plcea Smithlana, sometimes called Plcea morlnda, from the Himalaya Mountains, we have a most beautiful tree, typifying all that Is lithe and graceful. The main stem grows erect, the outline symmetrical, but not stiff, and the branches are clothed with slender drooping second- ary, or smaller branches which sway gently to and fro under the pressure of the lightest breeze, so light and airy Is the effect. Some authorities, however, doubt Its hardiness in New England, that the young growths are liable to Injury from late frosts in Spring, but this much can be said to testify to Its hardi- ness, that there grn^^-s on the estate of Paul Dana, Esq., Glen Cove, L,. I., two beautiful specimens of this lovely spruce, each 30 feet in height, in full vigor, and sustaining no injury from frost. Also on these ground grows an- other uncertain tree, the big tree of California (Sequoia gigantea), a living representative of those giants of the ■West, at least 40 feet In height, and ' seemingly enjoying life and its quar- ters, for no signs of impaired health can be detected. Such facts are of in- terest, as they go to point out that some hitherto considered unreliable tree can. under Judicious care, be made to grow satisfactorily. In addition to the above spruces this family includes many other desirable kinds for landscape work, e. g., Engel- mann's spruce (P. Engelmanni), a na- tive of Colorado, perfectly hardy, and an evergreen of great beauty, the vari- ety glauca being a perfect gem, hav- ing foliage of as deep a blue color as any Colorado blue spruce, with a branching habit less stiff or rugged; the common or Norway spruce (P. ex- celsa), truly a noble tree, with branches ofttimes sweeping the ground, and in- cluding in its many varieties such dwarf Japanese stunted-looking ever- green as Gregoryiana, compacta, pyg- maea or Clanbrasiliana; and the Jap- anese spruce (P. polita), a somewhat rare and choice sort, very distinct, with foliage which is stiff and sharp-pointed. Reviewing the pine family, we find In it a wide range of subjects suitable for many purposes. There Is some- thing lovable, something fascinating about them, found probably in no other group of evergreens. A ramble among the pines, the sweet resinous perfume, the song of the wind through the branches, bringing melody to the soul, will forever remain fresh in our memo- ries. For producing light and graceful and imposing effects no other class of con- ifers can surpass pines. Take, for ex- ample, our well-known white pine (Pl- nus Strobus); how in the Juvenile stages of Its growth it Is clothed to the ground in a mantle of delicate, sil- very-green. Then, passing through va- rious transitions till it reaches the ma- '-^ w •: > * MJ^ \ \^m ',* ^ '\i 1^ Blossoms of Forsythia Suspensa var. Fortune!. Photo by John F. Johnston See description page 362 Jestic, imposing and rugged plctur- esqueness of the adult stage. What might be termed a variation to the white pine Is found in the Bhotan, or Himalayan pine (P. excelsa), with Its longer needles and wide-spreading branches, bearing near their extremi- ties long, graceful, pendent cones. Belonging to the same class, or five- needled, as the white pine are the Swiss stone and Corean pines (Pinus cembra and P. koralensis). Both form exceed- ingly beautiful trees and on account of their slow growth and compact habit are well suited for smaller gardens. The foliage of the Corean pine is certainly handsome, the needles being on the one side a dark, glossy green color, while on the other a glaucous, silvery sheen. These two pines are distinctly hardy. Additional handsome and desirable pines are Pinus parvlflora with Its usu- ,illy twisted foliage, and one which the Japanese often dwarf; the red pine of Japan (P. densiflora). In its older stages becoming very picturesque; the dwarf mountain pine (P. montana, sometimes called Mugho) having dense foliage and spreading habit, making It valuable for planting on rocky slopes: and the Austrian, pitch, red and Scotch Marcb 24, 1806 The Plorists' Exchange 359 ROSES POT NOW FOR DECORATION DAY BABY RAMBLERS FINE STRONG STOCK (FIELD GROWN) $3.00 per Doz. : $25.00 per lOO Abel Carriere, crimson Alfred Colomb, carmine Ball of Snow, pure white Baron de BonsFeltin, dark crimson Baroness Rothschild, pini^ Captain Christij, llesh color Cbeshunt I1i|brid, red Duke of Edinburgh, blight Termillon Carl of Dufferin, bright red Frau Carl Druscbkl, sn»w white Fisher Holmes d.irli crimson Gloire de Hargottin, dazzling red Ocn. Washington, red fleant des Batailles, crimson Oen. Jacqueminot, crimson ^rs. John Laing, pink Habel Morrison, pure white Mme. Cbas. Wood, carmine Margaret Dickson, white Magna Charta, dark pink Persian VelloH', yellow Prince Camille de Rohan, crimson Paul Neyron, dark pink Ulrich Brunner, cherry -red Moss, white " pink " red HARDY PERPETUAL ROSES I oft'er all the following varieties in strong, low- budded, two year ) old Bushes. $1.25 per 10; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 250 at the 100 rate ^ k HYBRID TEA. ROSES $1.50 per lO: $12. OO per lOO American Beauty, Huiserin Augusta Victoria, La France Maman Cochet, pink, own root $1.00 per 10, $9.00 per 100, $85.00 per 1000 " white " " " " " " " NEWER TEA ROSES Bessie Brown, creamy white $1.75 per 10, $15.00 per 100 Grass an Tehlitz, red 1.50 " 12.00 Etoile de France, red 4.50 " 40.00 '■ Honigin Marola, pink 2.00 " 18.00 Mildred Orant, cream 1.75 " 15.00 " POUYAINTMA ROSES Clothilde Souljert, white $1.50 per 10, $12.00 per 100 tlermosa, pink 1.50 " 12 00 ARTHUR T. BODDIINGTOIN SEEDSMAN 342 wcsr I4III sr., New vork ciig, n. v. j Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. ROSE BUSHES. Heavy Fk'ld (imwii Ki.sr'- i,i s<' i-;u-h, i;,". Paul Nayron, 100 Margaret Dickson, J > Gen. Jacque* mlnot, 300 Magna Charta, !• Mabel Morrison, 30 Philadelphia Ramblers, I'Nt Yellow Ramblers, 4rtn Crimson Ramblers, :> u> 1 ft , XX Ornamental Trees. lull Lombardy Poplars, > tn in :it ]_'. , Silver Maples, European Mt. Ash, Oak Leaved Mt. Ash mid ntht-r shade trees ami ornamental stock. We have u full line of Fruit Trees, .Semi us list of your wants. The Barnes Bros. Nursery Company, YALESVILLE, CONN. Mention The Florists' ExcDange wnen writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Prica, $3. BO A. T. DE LA MARE PT6. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8|l>u«ne Street, New York DAHIIA PUNTS NOWRfADY A large eolleetiim of new and rare varieties ready for shipment April 1, l'.tO'j. ROOTS A quantity of standard sorts on hand. Catalogues free DAVID HERBERT & SON (SUCC'I.'SM>I> till L. K. Peacock, Inc. Atco, N. J. Mention the riorista' Excbance when writing. Import Freight Agents Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co. F. B. VANDEGRIFT & CO. Custom House Brokers Attorneys General Forwarders Marine and Fire Insurance Brol(crs. Foreign Express to all Parts of the World. Cartage, Weighing and Storage Attended To. Drawbacks Collected on Exports. Passports Secured. Cable Address : Vansrift, New York or Chinago. A. B. ('. Code Used. Publishers ViiiidcKrift's Uiiitrd .States Tariff, revised to .Inly Ist. IWl. MEMBERS NEW YORK MARITIME EXCHANGE. NEW YORK: 66 Beaver St. Telephone 6753 and 6754 Broad. CHICAGO : 315 Dearborn St. Telephone 840 Harrison. IMPORTiMfi • ^*" ^^^ import plants, bulbs, seeds, etc? If so, we take this opportunity llTir VIVI lliu • „f presenting our House to you, both in New York and Chicago, for at- tindinu ti> youi' ('ustoni House business and forwarding. OrFAN FRFIfiHT^ • ^^ ^^^ *^^ largest forwarders of plants, bulbs, seeds, etc., in \/\^l^nil I ni^iuil J J • tjjg United States, and by reason of the vast quantity of goods we handle we are, at all times, able to secure the lowest rates of ocean freights and * shipping charges. Rates on application. FORFIfiN AfiFMTS • ^^ have agents in all of the principal ports in the world. I Vi\L.lul1 nUL.11 1 J . through whom your goods could be shipped for consignnicnt ti> u.'^. and wf would l>e pleased to give you their names and full shipping directions aiM'l lllinli. FORWARDING: MAPINF INSIlRANirF • W^*^^" attend to Marine Insurance on all shipments con- ITiniVlliL. IliJUnnilV/U . signed to us by having an open Marine Insurance Policy, which reivers goods from the time they are shipped abroad until they are delivered to the Importer's stores or warehouse. We will be pleased to give rates on application. Wc are the Import Freight Agents of the Delaware. Lackawanna & ■strrii Railroad Cn, at New York, and ship over various other line^. We attend to f.irwaidint; nf goods iimniptly on arrival of vessel. We can pay du- tirs and freights at New York and rtiarge forward on goods or forward in bond_ where shipments are destined for an interior port where there ia a Custom House". rOM^KilMMFMT • ^^ would suggest in order to avoid delays and extra expenses tha^ vUllJlulll'll-li I • y,,u heve your sliipments consigned tlirertly to us at New York City Correspondence on alt subjects relating to Importing and Exporting of Merchandise solicited. Mention The Florists" Exchiinge when writing. Sold by Seedmen and Florist Supply Dealers 25 Years Hammond's ''SLUG SHOT" Cleans out the Sow Bug Used by FLORISTS Far and Near. Hammond's "SLUG SHOT" Cleans out the Sow Bug OR Wood Louse IN GREENHOUSES. Horicum Kills 8an -Jose .Scale. Kerosene Emulsion No. 2 Kills Gypsy Motli "Solution of Copper" tliUited 1 to 100, for For Pamphlets address B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. OR Wood Louse IN GREENHOUSES-. Thrip Juice No. 1 Kills ail Scale on Oranges. &c. Kerosene Emulsion No. 1 — Mtieh recommended. "French Bordeaux Mixture." True Blue Butter Fine. HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, FISHKILL-ON-THE-HUDSON, N. Y. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. For SALE or EXCHANGE For NURSERY STOCK. 5000 Ligfustfom Ibota. 5000 Crimson Rambler Roses. J 500 Dorothy Perkins II.IVE TOr ^ " ,$2.00 to $2.50 3 feet high, $3.00 te $3.50 per pair. 4 " $5.00 per pair. 5 " $6.00 to $8.00 per pair. I also handle as a Specialty a com- plete line of High Class Easter Plants. List mailed on application. Cash witli order please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, COLLEGE POIMT.L.L.N. V. Mention The FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. VUiUkUkULitUiil >t''*"'>>*>'>»*>'AU>IUiUk>UiIUilU,^^ llaUklMitlklV I NEW CRIM50N CANNA Gold Medal Winner at St. I^ouis Mr$. w. F. Hasring $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. Delivery NOW or up to the 1st of May WM. F. KA&TINO SOLE DISTRIBUTOR 363-3ft7 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. liwt*wwwwwwuwHW'WTO'iwgwH'n»H^^ GLADIOLUS AugiiHta, No. 1. also No. 2. 1 to I'^ia. at $14.00. No. 3 \ to I In. at $10.00. small for planting stock 'i to ^ifi nl. at $3.60. '.i In. and less at $2 00 perlOOU. Mobonk sizes. No's 1 and 2. Cash wl'b orJor JOHN FAY KENNELL. Gladiolus Specialist. Chili, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Dzchange when writing. CANNAS A.ND OTHBR SKA.SONABLB; STOCK. CANN'AS Austria. ISiirbauk. Charles HenderHOD, Huke of Marlborough. Slinnandoah. 2 to 3 . ves $2.bO per 100. $20,00 per loro. ltlH4-k l;eaut7, Sti.oo per 100. Papa Narcl y tsoo per 1(10. GKBVII.LRA KOBOSTA (Silk Oak), 6 In. high. $1.00 per loo. ■SBUONIA IttBTAL.L,ICA, S3.00perI00 GLOXINIA, named colors, $1 00 per 100 A(J H r K ANTHES-l virietles, $2.60 per 100 CO L K US— 10 varieties, $1.00 per 100. IiU(rGAINVII.[.l!:.A OLABKA SAN- l>KB[ANA-$l.On per 100. BIBLSCDS PK1CHBLOW-$3.00 per 100. TIIUEBOU8 KOOTED ISKGONIAS :-- Named Colors, double $5.00 per 100 " " single a.oo *• " Mixed " double «.oo " '• single 2.60 ■■ " FINK MAMAN COCBET BO^ES, $3.00 per 100. CLOTHILDE SOUPKRr ROSE, $3.00 per 100. AZALEA UOLLIS, bushy plants full of buds, 12 to 16 Inches high, $1.00 per doz., $30.00perl00i 16 to 18 Inches high $5.00 per doz., $IO.OOper 100. RHOUOUENUKONS (Grafted) in named varieties, 20 in. plants. $9.00 per doz.. $70.00 per lOi); 2« Inch plants, $12,00 per doz. $00.00 per 100. iCDS PK 1CHBLOW-$3.00 per 100. $80'.00 per 100. BABY RAMBLER ROJE^, 2% in. pot stock, $8,00 per 100, $65.00 per lODO. THE STORRS ^ HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO CANNAS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove Pa. Mention llie Plorlats' Exchange when wrltJnt. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. -SUCCESSOR TO FK.^NK ELMER CONINE. STRATFORD, CONN. Established 11 years, HAVE FOR SALE 1500 Austrian and Scotch Pines for inuiH'fiiali,' t.'fft.'1-t. rantiint^ frinii :i to s ft. in height. ^ times traiisplantfiJ. Root piuned. Well furnished. (Jrown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of thoni Specimens. No Better n This Country. Oomu and pick ttiem out. Also General Nursery Stock. UentloD The Florists* Escbange when writing. Mention the Florlats' Eichaoge when writing. A BOX CAR WILL HOLD 10.000 GALIFGRNIA PRIVET I will pack them in car at reduced prices. Or. dera are boolted now for Spring de Ivery Cal. Privet. 2 to 2K, bushy. $12 per 1000 2>Jto3, " S15 3 to 3^ " $18 '* Standard, 4 to 5 feet, Qne heads. $50 per 100, •' " " 3 to * feet, sheared, $50 per 100. Am. Kims, 10 to 12 ft,, fine trees, flo per 100, $250 per 1000. Horae Chestnut, 2 to 21; cal. 8 to 10 feet, $76 per 100. " " 2H to 3 cal. specimen trees, $126 per 100. Kuropean Lindens, 2 to 2>2 cal 10 to 12 feet, $76 per 100. Spiraea Blllnrdil, 3;, to 4 ft. bu-hy, SD per 100. Alth.fa In Variety. 3>i to IS't , " $8 perlOO. Uentzia Orarilis,2 year for forcing, $5 per 100. Yucca Filameutoea, large blooming plants, $36 per 100, CARLI^AN RIBSA^, TRENTON, N. J. MpDtlOD thp FlnrlRts' Exchancre when wrlfinfif. WILLIAM PLUMB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT P. O. Box IMl, New York City. I am prepared to undertake the construction and oquipinent of estates, parks, etc. Absolute siiti.'^faitioii guaranteed. Plans and estimates clieeifully furnished for l&rge or small places. All operationsunder personal supervision. Twen- ty-live years experience. Correspondence solicited. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. WARNAARe>CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Sion, S, N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonlas, Splreas etc. Mention the Flnrlsts' Exchange when wrUliig, OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 190.-. Crop. Asparagus, plnmosus nanus seed. Lath house Krowii, ,*-.!.i=i perlOOO, .Smilax seed $1.25 per lb . I auna seed. Crozys mi.x $1.00 per lb. Cash Avith order. E, FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 35,000 Myrtle VINCAmOR HARDY FOR CEMETERY PLANTING Samples and price list of hardy plants free S.J. Galloway, Eaton, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 362 The Plori-st-s' Hxchange AMERICAN GROWN ROSES 50,000 ROSES, For Varieties and Prices, see Adv. in issue of February, loth, page i66. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, n.j. IfentloD The Florlflta* Exchange when writing. SHADE TREES EVEBORBENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In {act everything in the line of RARDT ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY 8XATB NVR8KRIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS UentloD the Florieta' Exchange wben wrltloB. F. * F. NURSERIES To.^"'" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment Trade^Cataiogor mention The Florist's Exphange when writing. SPRIN6FIELD NEWJERSEY THE F. E. [CONINE NURSERY CO., Successor to FRANK ELMER CONINE STRATFORD CT. GENERAL NURSERY STOCK. Established II Years. You make no mistake to try our Stock. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AHEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Oar Descriptive Catalogrne of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for malllngr. Ask for it* OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. TreoSeeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, OA HentloD the Florists* Exchange wben writing. frhe SHREWSBURY NURSERIES^ I EATONTOWN, N. J. | ! ""«^ %rit ^™"° ORNAMENTAL STOCK t L "Write for wholesale trade-ll3t. • UentloQ The Flurlats' Exchange when writing. THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Stratford, Conn. Fstablished II Years SELL RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK. ALL KINDS. FILL LATE ORDERS. Mention The Florists' Fxrhiinge when writing. ♦♦♦♦♦•♦•••♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•••••» ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦#♦## Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start vwlth the largest stook that can be secured! It takes over twenty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. * We do the long >A/altlng — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs ! that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List Now Ready, f ANDORRA NURSERIES "^*""* ""' Philadel|>hia, Pa. L, "WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. .J TIME TO HEDGE High-Grade, Low - Priced HEDGING California. Privet. Bushy, transpiSnted stock. 1 8 to 24 inches, $2.50 per 100: $15,00 per looo; 2 to 3 ft., $3.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Japan Quince; strong stock, 2 to 3 feet, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii, l^)ushy plants, 18 to 24 inches, 16.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Also Hydra.ngea P. G.,tree-form, 4-5 ft. XXX, $15.00 per 100. Let us price your wants in Roses, Clematis, Perennials, Shrubs, Vines, Conifers iiii.l Ornamen- lal Trees. Wesell-at wllolesalo; send f(ir iiriec list: we mail it to the Tra.le c.nlv; u^^f i.riiiteil stationary. JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. NewarK, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange wben writing. Baby Ramblers, Immense Stock of W. &. T. 2yi in. Pots, $7.00 per 100 3 " " 10. 00 " 100 Field grown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florlata' Eaehange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to ParkSt Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL Ueotlon the Florists' Exchange wben writing. Some soil tnat Is friable, sufficiently moist, but not wet, and of fine texture, enabling the fibrous roots of ever- greens to ramify easily, seems beat suited to conifers in general. Planting. The best seasons of the year for planting are Spring and Autumn. Some authorities favor the former, while oth- ers advocate the latter. Planting In early Spring enables the plant to get greater root activity before the com- ing of dry, parching winds, evaporat- ing more sap from the leaves than can be replaced by the handicapped roots, and in early Autumn the roots obtain greater foothold before the advent of Winter. Never plant conifers too deep, but let moderate shallow planting be the max- im. Before replacing the excavated soil around the roots, if any enrichment be required, it is not advisable to use rank barnyard manure. Much better wotiirt It be to Incorporate rotted sod or good loam. Trees that are newly transplant- ed generally require some support to guard against damage from gales. This should receive attention. Shelter. To obtain the highest satisfactory re- sults in the growing of these choice evergreens they must have sheltered Bltuationa. They require It more than do deciduous trees, or those whose leaves are shed annually, for the rea- son that their foliage is persistent; that is, carried over from one year to another, so that during Winter they become more susceptible to damage from storms. If the situation Is one having no nat- ural form of protection, such as some favorable contour of the ground, then some form of shelter should be provid- ed for them. This can be accomplished through the formation of windbreaks, by trees that are less liable to damage. Robust growing deciduous trees. In some cases a single tree, will suffice, and even in the ranks of evergreens themselves can be found kinds suited for providing protection. Such ever- greens as either the black, white, or Norway spruce, Austrian. pitch or Scotch pine, when arranged In groups, form one of the best shelter belts. Summer Care. In the case of newly transplanted trees, and until they have thoroughly established themselves In their new quarters, a strict vigilance should be maintained during Summer, lest they suffer from lack of sufficient moisture. With a view to retaining moisture for a longer period to the plants, some form of mulching or dressing, placed over the roots, becomes advisable. Ma- terial of a strawy nature, leaves, or cut grass, will suit admirably. Summer pruning of conifers (pines excepted) for ornamental purposes la an operation wherein much is to be recommended. Its application Ilea in the cutting away of a portion of the leading shoots of the current year's growth, the result from which Is the Imparting of more vigor to weaker shoots, and the development of a great- er number of side shoots, thus produc- ing a sturdier, or stockier, growth, and a condition better able to resist the force of gales. It also furnishes the tree with a neat outline. Reviewing what has been written, it will be observed that evergreens have '»4oOLDCOLOtl]IIIUIISEniES"!!! Crataegus Arnoldlana 4-t ft. $13.00 Crataegus Crus-galil 3itt. 10.00 Crataegus mollis 2-t ft. 8.00 Forsythia Fortunei 3-4 ft. 8.00 Viburnum moile 2-3 It. 10.00 Viburnum opuius 1218 In. 6.00 Viburnum venosum 12-18 In. 8.00 Trade list now ready. T.R.WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. ilentlnn The Flnrltts* Exohanee when wrltloff. In them qualities that prove of great value to landscape work; that they embrace many most suitable varieties, whose range of form and color effect Is wide and diverse; and that their cul- ture entails nothing Intricate, empha- sizing chiefly the necessity of provid- ing some form of shelter. Now, why should many of these choice evergreens be ao seldom aeen In cultivation? Once possessed, always loved. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. Glen Cove, L. I. OUR ILLUSTRATIONS CORTLOPSIS SPICATA. — Flowers are bright yellow, more intense than those of C. pauciflora, in racemes of from 7 to 8 flowers. CORTLOPSIS PAUCIFLOR A.— These flowers are a lighter yellow than those of C. spicata, with racemes of 2 to 3 flowers, but C. pauciflora blooms more profusely. FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA V A R. FORTUNEI. — Forsythias are so well known as to require little description. Flowers are clustered, axillary about one inch in length, and in this variety the petals are somewhat more twisted. MAGNOLIA YULAN CONSPICUA.— This variety is perhaps the favorite of the early flowering varieties. The blossoms are generally so profuse as to envelope the tree with a white man- tle. Flowers, large, sweet-scented, flesh, creamy-white, about 6 inches across. MAGNOLIA STELLATA.— The star- ry magnolia is the earliest flowering variety of all the magnolias. It is very precocious in its flowering. The blos- soms are pure white, about 3 inches wide, with numerous strap-shaped petals, which afterward become replac- ed. The flowers are sweet scented. CYDONIA JAPONICA VAR. ALBA. —The illustration shows the blossoms of a white flowering variety of the fa- miliar Cydonia Japonica or Japan quince. This variety is not so fre- quently found in gardens: but It Is a decided acquisition to the collection of early flowering shrubs. Flowers are in clusters. MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA.— This is one of the most popular of all mag- nolias. According to some authorities, it is considered to be a cross between M. obovata and M. Yulan. or con- spicua. It is a profuse bloomer and also vigorous in growth. The flowers are large and cup shaped, the petals being white inside and pink or purplish outside. It derives this coloring from M. obovata. M. soulangeana opens its flowers toward the close of April. PRUNUS PSUEDO-CERASUS VAR. HORTENSIS.— This is the Japanese or- namental flowering cherry. The flow- ers are usually double, but the degree of doubleness varies considerably among some of the blossoms, being semi-double at times. It is certainly a most beautiful tree-like shrub and one which is quite l^ardy. Just as the first leaves expand, and sometimes even be- fore that, the tree begins to unfold its numerous beautiful pink or blush blos- soms, which are often somewhat flni- briated. This flowering cherry is just the thing required in early Springtime to turn our thoughts from dreary Win- ter days. March 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 363 CLEARANCE SALE Among the Nursery Stock recently purchased from the Assignee of the CLUCAS 6> BODDINGTON COMPANY is tlie follow- ing-, in Hrst-class condition. Wishing to dispose of them i|uickly, we offer until sold at the followin.g prices, 50 per cent, less than market values, for cash. Crimson Rambler Roses All American Grown. Per 100 Plt HXki Extra Strong, 4 ft. Canes, many branches $10.00 Very Strong. 3 ft. Canes, many hranrhos 8.00 Strnni,', ■! ft. Canes, raany b'nches 5.00 3 in. pot plants 3.00 White Rambrersl Pink " >-Very Strong. Yellow " J 4 to 6 ft. Cane s.OO Per 100 Rosa Wichuriana Hybrids, five tiaiiied varieties, Kxtra strnnp :^ year ol'i plants SIO.OO Clematis Paniculata, J vear old li.'l.l m-nwii 3.00 Hydrangea Paniculata, Extra Stroim. 3 to A ft 8.00 Hydrangea Paniculata, Strong, 2 to 3 ft 5.00 Hydrangea, 2 year old, from eut- tiims l.-W Paeonies, ( Large tield clumps, with 3 and 5 eyes) Ollk'inalis Rubra... 7.00 Per 100 Per MX) Alba (Mutabilis) Vl.m Cliinensis (Sweel Scented) Mixed red varieties S.OO pinlc " 8.00 white " lO.Oa FestivaAlba 12.00 Laiu.s. Silvery Rose. 12.00 M. Roussellon 12.00 ] 10.00 Queen Victoria 12.00 Rubens 12.00 Duke of Wellington. 1.5.0O Gustav Gueriu L5.00 Per 100 Per 1000 English Ivies. Stronu Field Grown Plant.s. Vines 24 to 3 ft $4.00 SS.i.OO Kstablislied in 3 in. pots 5.00 Spiraea Clumps ( Cold Storage) Fine for Dee- ■ iratioii liav, .laijonica $:i.00 per 100. Multi: lli.rii $3..50 per 100. Astilboides Flor. $3.50 I«T 1110. Gladstone $4.00 perloo. Superba $3.50 per Ino, Dahlias, f^artie Field Roots. Types and Colors separate unnamed Cactus. Decorative. Show. Pompon. .50c. per Do/.: $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. ."Xsk for list of 150 Named Varieties. Complete list of Hardy Plants, Field and Pot Grown, at reduced prices. PflLlSaOES NURSERIES Mi^nti.in 'Hu' Florists' Exchange when writing. SPARKILL. N. Y. 850,000 Gailloroia Frlvei 100 1000 2 years. 2J-3 ft.. 5-8 branches $2.00 $18.00 2 " 2-2J ft., 4-8 branches. 1.75 15.00 2 " 2-24 ft.. 2-4 branches 1.00 9,00 2 " 18-24 ins., 4-8 branches 1.25 10.00 3 " 2-2i ft.. 5-10 branches 2.00 18.00 3 " 18-24 ins., 5-8 branches 1.50 12.00 4 " Tree form, 3-5 ft.. 25e. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted — fine stock. 800,000 ASDarasus Roots 2 years. Palmetto, strong $0.40 $3.00 2 " Conover's Colossal 35 2.75 1 " Palmetto 30 2.50 1 " Conover's 30 2.50 1 " Barr's Mammoth 30 2.50 1 ■■ Donald's Elmira 30 2..50 1 " Giant Argenteuil 50 3.50 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 100 1000 Gandy $0.40 $3,00 Clyde $0.30 $2,'26 Bubaek 40 3.00 Michel's Early .30 2.25 New Home 40 3.00 Fairfield 30 2.25 Glen Mary 30 2.60 Haverland 30 2.25 Brandywine 30 2 60 Excelsior 30 2.25 Term Prolific... .30 2.'25 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Althaea, 2-3 ft.. 4-8 branches $3.50 $30,00 Hall's ,Japan Honeysuckle, 3 years.... 3.50 30.00 Bignonia Radicans. 4 years 6.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata. 4-6 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata, .5-7 ft 6.00 Spiraea Billardii, 4-5 ft 5.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. MeDtton the Florists* Bxchanxe when writing. P. OIWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I. Moboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Uentlon tbe Florists' ExchBOKe when wrltlne. Large Specimen Trees. Nor-way Maple 2^ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental I'Jane, 21^ to S in. Horse Chestnut, 2i/oto3%in Carolina Poplar,l% & 2 in. Heiniocli Spruce, 4 to 6 feet Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. Formerly of Eeene & Foulk. Flushing, L. I. Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. Tim miincaD Caiiiatioo Vrice, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.. 2 Duane Street, Ne'w York Transplanied sioch Clean, Vigorous and Northern Grown. Per KK) ...Sli'.OO .--. l.s.OO 25.00 2tH:Hi Acer Ginnala, J to3 ft. at '200*;i Acer Saccharinum, 6 to 8 ft. at .- 2000 Acer Saccharinum, 8 to 10 ft. at 1000 Azalea Mollis, .American grown. 2 to 3 ft :it 2.1.00 1000 Baccharis hallmifolia, H to4ft. at 7.00 4000 Berberis Thunbergii, l.'i to 18 ft. at 6.00 4000 IS to 24 ft, at .s.OO 1000 Calalpa speciosa, 5 to 7 ft. at '25.00 2000 Celastrus scandens, 3 to 4 ft. at 7.00 2000 Cornus Siberica, 2 to 3 ft. at 6.,50 1000 3to4ft. at 7.50 1000 " Sericea, 2 ft, at 5. .50 ■JOnfi " " -JtoSft. at 6..50 -500 Crataegus coccinea, 1 to 5 ft. at 18.00 2000 Crus-galli, lslo'24 ft at... 7.00 lom Euonymus radtcan^, s to 10 ft. at 8.00 3000 IJ I" IHft.at 10.00 .500 Hamamells Virginica, 2 to 3A ft., at , 13.00 IWKjo Ligustrum ovalifolium, 2to 3 at 2.50 1.5011 Myrlca cerifera, s to 12 ft. at 8.00 1000 Platanus orientalis, 6to S ft. at 30.00 1000 Polentilla Irutlcosa, 2 to 3 ft. at 7.00 lOfKi Pyrus arbutilolca. 2 to 3 ft. at 9.00 lOlHi Rhamnus crenata, J to 3ft. at 7.00 K)0o Rhodotypus kerrioides, 18 to 24 ft. at. 6. 50 liKKi Rosa blanda J I" :; ft. at 9.00 '2n(Ki setigera, :; lol ft, at. 8.00 ■2000 Salix pentandra, :' to 4 ft. at 7.00 ■2000 Spiraea arguta, :Ui> 4 ft. at 8.00 1000 Symphorlcarpus racemosus, 2 to 3 ft. at 7.00 '2000 Symphorlcarpus vulgaris, 2 to 3 ft. at 6 00 1000 Viburnum dentalum, 4 to5 ft. at 1.5.00 1000 lenlago, :l to 4 ft. at - 15.00 lOfl at lOOO rate lOOof a kind orders tilled for less than The Shady Hill NurseryCo.,Bedford,Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. II ant Kfllimg LITIFOLIB. The largest and best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Kalmlas in America, foliage perfection Root system perfect, methods of packlog superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be bad any where In the United States; large orders especially desrled. Write For Wholesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO. CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. MentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. N^rriit BOSKOOP, HOLUND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTree«, Clematis, Coolfers, Hydrangeas. Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free t»n demand. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-$DuaiieSt.,NtwYork PIN OAK. The GLENVOOD NtRSERIE» <>lhn- thf lim.st ■Irt'f.s l.otir DECIDUOUS and EVERGREEN, FLOWERING SHRUBS ana VINES lenerl'l^alsortment.; I 1 i^^*^ Large size Trees antJ Shrubs are a specialty with us. We have them iu quantity. Special quotations]] to large buyers. Send us your lists of wants. New trade list ready. The WM. H. MOON CO., MorHsville, Pa. 60 Miles from New York. 30 Miles from Philadelphia. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Crenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In.Scts $70.00 100,000 Ilex Crenata (Japan Holly) 1 loot 11 cts 100.00 ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. 250,000 Buxus suCfrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 eta 38,00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after Marcli 10. SEABROOK, N. H. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HoliaDil iDiseiy StoeK Ask for Our Catalogue. It wiU interest you. BOSKOOP, ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.gSS H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. UeDtlon the FlorlstB' Excbaose when wrltlDS. 364 The Florists' Exchanjare A Visit to " Twin Oaks," Washington, D. C. During^ the convention of the S. A. F. O. H. at Washington in August last year, many of the dele- gates, including the Florists' Exchange representa- tive, availed themselves of the opportunity of visit- ing "Twin Oaks," the beautiful estate of Mrs. Gard- iner Hubbard, where Peter Bisset, the active and energetic president of the Washington Florists' Club. is superintendent, a position he has filled most ac- ceptably tor the past 14 years. The estate is 40 acres in extent, and the name "Twin Oaks," was given to it from the fact that two trees of the white oak. Quercus alba, stand on the lawn on the south side of the homestead and arc great favorites of the owner. The development of the grounds has practically all been done by Mr. Bisset. A magnificent collection of conifei's is grown anr' many charming specimens are seen throughout the grounds. Of these evergreens some of the best are, Taxus baccata fastigiata (Irish yew); among Cupres- sus Lawsoniana, L. lutea, L. Westennanii, Triomphe de Boskoop, nutkstensis; Retinisporas obtusa, com- pacta, pisifera aurea, p. fllifera, p. fliifera aurea. plumo.sa, p. albopicta. squarossa Veitchii, Thuyas dolabrata variegata, gigantea, occidentalis Vervsene- ana, Wareana, orientalis; Libocedrus decurrens; Cryptomeria japonica, Taxodium distichum, Sciado- pitys verticillata, Pinus cembra, densiflora, excelsa, Koraiensis, montana, Strobus, Laricopsis Kaemferi (pseudo-larix), Cedrus atlantica glauca, Deodara verticillata glauca, Libani, Picea excelsa pendula, excelsa aurea, orientalis, pungens glauca, Smithiana, Abietia Douglasii (abies) ; Abies bracteata, concolor, Nordmanniana, pendula. There is also a very large collection of flowering trees and shrubs of new and standard varieties. A center of attraction at Twin Oaks is the water lily pond, and its surroundings. This pond is 108 by 5 4 feet. It is surrounded on the north and west by tulip trees, Liriodendron tulipifera and oaks. On this side the pond is also protected by high banks. To the east are large oaks and tulip trees; to the south, far enough away so as not to cast shade, are retinisporas, spruces, and flowering shrubs, while in a ravine, in which flows a small stream, are planted climbing roses, which are allowed to run in a semi- wild condition. On the shady bank of this stream are grown foxgloves, ferns and other shade-loving plants. On the edge of the pond.where they get moisture, are planted Japan iris, hemerocallis and royal ferns, with great clumps of the eulalias, espec- ially Eulalia gracillima univittata. which Mr. Bisset thinks is the best grass for the edge of a pond, its long, graceful leaves hanging over the water present- ing a beautiful picture. Arundo donax is another grass to which he is very partial. It grows very strong where it can get plenty of moisture, and is Victoria regia, True, at Twin Oaks, Wasliingtoii, D. C, therefore at home near a pond. Its crowns, however, must not be kept wet in Winter or they will decay. Another good grass seen here was Erianthus Raven- nas, a strong upright grower, sending its flower stalks up to a height of 10 or 12 feet. Another hardy plant that forms a handsome clump, with striking foliage, is the Bocconia cordata. Among the hardy water or sub-aquatic plants, the cat's-tail is planted for its very ornamental upright growth; this subject can be planted in a submerged box so as to confine its roots. Another of the same class is the Sagit- taria japonica fl-pl., which gives large spikes of double white flowers. The nelumbiums are also very attractive plants, suitable for the low wet margins, or planted in boxes at the edge of the water. Among the highly prized tender plants for this work is Cyp- erus papyrus, with its large, terminal tuft of thread- like leaves, on stems 10 to 12 feet higrh. Musas, can- nas, ricinus, alocasias, xanthosomas, bamboos, etc., all add their charm, and when they are planted with taste, ^ as has been done here, they har- monise well with the tropical water lilies grown in the pond. Hardy Paulownia imperialis has been planted by Mr. Bisset in some places as a background for the lower growing plants. This is cut back al- most to the ground every Spring, a very strong vigor- ous growth, with leaves 2 to 2 feet 6 inches in dia- meter being thereby obtained. Another plant treated in a similar way, if it is not cut down by the frost, is Fatsia japonica (Aralia cordata). This grows to a fine clump 3 to 5 feet in height, and makes a very tropical looking plant. The aim In planting has been to get as rich a tropical effect as possible to act as a setting to the Victoria regia and other tropical lilies grown in the pond. Mr. Bisset has devoted considerable attention to water lilies, is an expert in their culture, and his col- lection is a large and varied one. Including several varieties originated by himself, such as Nymphaea O'Marana, N. Bissetii, N. dentata magniflca and N. gracilis purpurea (Bissetii). Asked as to the best sorts, he said: "The best water lilies grown at Twin Oaks are, commencing with the hardy lilies, that Is, those that remain in the pond all the year round; in white Nymphcea Gladstoniana, Marllacea albida, alba candidissima, tuberosa Richardsonii, the last named a beautiful full white flower rather shy in flowering, but it should be in all collections. "The best pinks are: Marllacea rosea, Win. B. Shaw, and Mary exquislta. "The best of the deeper colored ones are N. glorl- Photo by Peter Bisset. Victoria Trickerli at Dreer's Nurseries, Rlverton, N. J. A New Tobacco, Siitnitra X Xomentosa, at Twin Oaks March 24, 1906 The Hlorists' Exchangfe 365 Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the Country. usual well-kuown high standard. Size of plants correct to give the best and Standard varieties in unlimited quantity. New and rare varieties in great assortment. Quality of stock of our quickest results Many planters not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give satisfactory returns the first season. This, in most Instances, is a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called " field clumps " that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in this list is described as being 3, 4 or 5-inch pots. Tills does not necessarily mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and potted up during the Fall and early Winter months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the Spring, with practically no loss, which, in the case of clumps, Is often quite serious. FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST . VARIETIES MARKED -^ ARE SUITABLE TO CUT Acanthus Mollis. 4-ln. pots. Latifolius. 4-ln. pots *AchilIea Filipendulina. -t-in. pots Millefolium Roaeum. 3-in. pots.. *The Pearl. 3-in. pjts Aconitum Fisherii. Strong Autumnale. Strong Lycoctonum. Strong Napellus. Strong Napellus. Bicolor. Strong Adonis Pyrenaica. Strong Vernalis. Strong Agrostemma Coronaria. 4-ln. pots. Flos Jovis. 3-ln. pots *Anthericum Liliastnim. Strong.. *Lilliago. Strong Ajuga Reptans Variegata. S-in. pots «... Genevensis. 3-in. p<*t3 *Alysgum Saxatile Compacta. 3-lQ. pots Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. ^Anemone Japonica. A tine stock, not oC the usual winter killed sort frequently sent out, but vigorous growing plants from 3-in. pots *Anemoiie Japonica. Soml-douhle, rosy carmine *Alba. Large, pure white.... ♦Prince Henry. New double. deep pink •ftueen Charlotte. Semi-double La France pink, the finest of Per doz. $1.25 *Rosea Superha. Silvetiy rose.. •Whirlwind. Grand douhle-whlte Anemone Fennsylvanica, 3-lu. pots Sylvestria. 3-in. pots Eliza Fellman Pulsatilla. 3-ln. pots Anthemis Tinctoria Kelwayii. 3-in. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots Pallida. 3.1n. pots Aquilegias Caryopbilloides, Chrysan- tha, Chrysantha Alba, Califor- nian Hybrids. Grandiflora, Skin- neri and Vulgaris Flore Plena. Strong: 4-in. pots Coerulea and Canadensis. 3-in. pots *Arabi8 Alpina. 3-in. pots •Flore Plena. 3-ln. pots Armaria Haritima Alba. 3'ln. pots Splendens. 3-Iu. pots Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong.... Furshiana. 4-in. pots Stellariana. 3-lu. pots •Asclepias Tuberosa. Strong oue- year-old roots •Asters. Flardy Alpine varieties. 3-iu. • pots •Asters. Hard.v Michaelmas varie- ties as under. 3-in. pots Amellus Elegans. Deep bluish violet. 11/2 feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 Inches. Airship. Pure white. August and September, 2V2 feet. Chapmani. Light ageratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pale heliotrope. 3 feet Datschi. Pure white. 3 feet. F. W, Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formosissima, Bright violet. 3 feet. Mme. Soyneuse, Pale lilue, very free. 15 inches. Mrs. F. W. Haynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright violet purple. 4 feet. Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 feet. Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope. large flowers. 4 feet. Snowflake Very free, pure white. 18 Inches. St. Brigid. White tinted llliic. 3l/„ feet. ThoB. S. Ware. Lilac nijiuve. 31/, feet. Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet color. 4 feet. Trinervus. Rich violet purple. 21/0 feet. White Queen, Large white, very free. 4 feet. •Aster Grandifloms. Scarce: large flnW.Thlg Astrantia Major, 4-In. pots 1.23 .75 .75 .75 1.26 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .76 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.50 .76 .75 .75 .76 .75 .75 .75 .75 .76 .75 .75 .75 .73 1.00 Per 100 $10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 0.00 O.OO 6.00 e.oo 0.00 6.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 2.00 1.60 15.00 12.00 Baptisia Australia. Strong clumps Tinctoria. Strong clumps Bocconia Cordata. Strong roots... •Boltonia Asteroidea. 4-in. pots.. •Latiaquama. 4-in. pots Bellis. White and pink. Strong plants Callirhoe Involvcrata, 3-in. pots.. Campanula Carpatica. Blue. 4-In. pots White. 4-in. pots Grandis. 3-In. pots Grossekii. 4-In. pots Persicifolia. S-in. pots Alba. 3-in. pots •Gigantea Moertieimi, New; 3-ln. I'Ots •Pyramidalis. Strong 1-year-old plants Punctata. 4-In. pots Rapnnculoides. 4-In. pots Trachelium. 4-ln. pots Aliiaraefolia. 3-in. pots Glomerata. 3-ln. pots Alba. :i-in. pnts Latifolia Macrantha. 3-ln. pots Lactiflora. 4-in. pots Media. Double (Canterbury Bell) Single (Canterbury Bell) Calimeris Incisa. 3-ln. pots •Caryopteris Mastacanthus. 3.1n. pots Cassia Marylandica. Strong. 1-year old Catananche Coerulea. 3-ln. pots.. Cerastium Tomentcaum. 3.1n. |>ots 'Centaurea Dealbata. 4-ln. pots.. •Montana Alba. 4-In. pots •Rubra. 4-ln. pots ■Violetta. 4-ln. pots •Cephalaria Alpina. 4-ln. pots.... Chelcne Lyonii. 3-in. pots Obliqua Alba. 4-ln. pots •Chrysanthemum Maxmium Tri- umph. 4-lu. pots •Burbank's Shasta Daisy. 3-iu. pots •Burbank's New Shasta Daisies, Alaska, California and West- ralia. 3-in. pots •Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompone, In variety •Cimicifuga Acerinum, Strong roots •Dahurica, Strong roots •Racemosa, Strong roots •Simplex. Strong roots •Clematis Davidiana, Strong, one- year Integrifolia, Strong, two-yenr.. •Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. Strnng: heavy. 4-in. pots •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rure. strong plants •Chinensis. Blue. Strong plants white. Strong plants •Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong |)lants •Formoaum, The most popular. Stnme plants •Hvbridim. In choice mixture.... ..♦Six fine named sorts •Sulphnreum. Strong plants..... •Dianthos Barbatvs (Sweet Wii- lijim). Large clumps Sirnng 4-in. pots •Latifolius Atrococcineus, 4.1n. pot H •Dictamnis Fraxinella Alba. Strong plnnfs •Rubra, Strong plants... Dielytra Spectabilis. Strong clumps Formosa. Strong. 4-In. pots... •Digitalis Ambigua or Grandiflora, Strong 3-in. pots •Gloxiniflora. Strong 4-ln. pots.. •Lanata. Strong 3-ln. pots •Doronicum Caucasicum. Strong 3- In. pots •Excelsum. Strong 3-ln. pots.... •Echinops Ritro. Strong 4-in. pots Sphaerocephalus. Strong 4.1n. pots Epimediums in variety. Strong plants •Eryngium Amethyatinum. Strong 4-10. pots •Erigeron Coeruleua Grandiflorus. 3- iii. pots •Glabellus. 3-in. pots •Giaucus. 3-ln. pots •Speciosua, 3-in. pots •Eupatorium Ageratoides. 3-ln. pots •(5oeIestinum. 3-ln. pots •Euphorbia CoroUata. 3-ln. pots.. *Feverfew Little Gem, 2i/i-in. pots Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily). Strong roots •Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily). Strong roots Undulata Media Picta (Varle- g;iteill. Strong roots •Gaillardia Grandiflora. 4-in. pots.. Per doz. 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .60 1.00 .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .76 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .76 .75 .73 .75 76 75 73 1.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 1. 00 1.00 1.00 .75 .60 .50 2.00 2.00 1.00 3.50 .73 !.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 2.50 1.50 .75 .60 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.00 .75 .73 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .76 .75 .60 .60 .76 .75 Per 100 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 S.OO 8.00 8.00 800 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8,00 8.00 8.00 600 5-00 4.00 16.00 K.on 8.00 25.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 6.00 1.50 12.00 6.00 6.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6,00 S.OO 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 Per Per doz. 100 Geranium Sanguineum. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 Album. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 Geum in variety. 3-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 Glechoma Variegata. 3-ln. pots.. .75 e.oo •Gypsopbilla Paniculata. Strong, •Fl. pi. New 26' Acutif olia. Strong plants 1.00 8.00 Cerastmides, 3-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 Repena. 3-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 •Helenium Autumnale Superba. 4- In. pots 1.00 8.00 •Grandicephalum Striatum. 3-In. .75 1.00 6.00 •Hoopesii. 4*in. pots 8.00 •Pumilum. 3-In. pots 1.00 8.00 •Magnificum. 3-ln. pots 1.25 10.00 •Helianthus Davidiana .76 e.oo .75 .75 6.00 •Multiflorus 8. pi 6.00 .73 .76 .73 .73 6.00 8.00 •Meteor 6.00 •Miss Mellish 6.00 .75 .75 1 00 6.00 6.00 8.00 •Heliopsis Pitcherianus. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 •Semi-Plena. New 1.00 6,00 •Scaber Major. 4.in. pots 1.00 8.00 Hemerocalia Dumcrtieri. 4-in. pots .75 6,00 Fulva. 4-I11. pots .75 6.00 .75 n.oo Kwanso (1. pi. 5-In. pots 1.00 8.00 Middendorfl. 4-In. pots 1.00 8.00 Thunbergi. 4-ln. pots 1.00 S.OO Aurantiaca. 5-ln, pots 3.50 Major. 5-iii. pots 3.60 Hesperis Matronalis. 4-ln. pots.... .75 6.00 Heuchera Alba, 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 •Sanguinea. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Hibiscus Militans. Strong .73 6.00 Moscheutos. Strong .75 6.00 8.00 •Hollyhocks, Double, one-year-old 1.25 1.00 10.00 •Double, one-year-old. mixture.. 8.00 Single, one-year-old, mixture 1.00 8.00 Allegheny, one-year-old, mi.\tnre 1.00 S.OO •Hypericum Moaerianum. 4-iii. pots 1.00 8.00 •Iberis, •Sempervirens. 3-in. pots .73 6.00 •Incarvillea Delavayi, Heavy, 3 12.00 •Japanese Iris. 20 choice named va 1.50 10.00 1.00 8,00 •Iris Gennanica. 12 finest named.. .75 6.00 .50 1.00 4.00 •Sibirica Orientalis 8.00 1.00 1.60 8.00 •Pumila Hybrida. 4 varieties.. 12.00 Liatris, 4 choice varieties .75 6.00 Linum Perenne. 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 Flavum. 3-ln, pots 1.00 8.00 •Lobelia Cardinalis. 3-in. pots..... .75 6.00 •ftueen Victoria. 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 •Syphilitica Hybrida. 4-In. pots. .75 6.00 •Lychnis Chalcedonica. 3-ln. pots.. .75 6.00 •Alba, 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 •Camea. 3-lu. pots .75 6.00 •Fl, pi, 3-In. pots 2.00 15.00 Haageana. 3-In. pots .75 6.00 Dioica Rosea. 3-In. pots .75 6.00 Semperflorens Plenissima, 3-ln pots 1.25 10.00 •Vespertina. 4-In. pots 1.50 12.00 •Viacaria Splendena. 4-In. pots.. 1.00 8.00 •Lysimachia Clethroidea. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 •Lythrum Roseum Superbura, Strong .75 1.00 6 00 Mertensia Virginica, 4-ln. pots 8.00 Monarda Didyma. 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 Rosea. 3-ln. pots .75 600 Splendens. 3-In. pots .75 6.00 Fistuloaa Alba. 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 •Myoaotis Palustria Semperflorens 3-ln. pots .60 4.00 •Alpestris Grandiflorus. Clumps. .60 4.00 Nierembergia Rivularia. 3-In. pots 1.00 8.00 Oenothera Fruticosa. 3-In. pots... .76 6.00 Misaouriensis. 3-ln. pots 1.00 8 00 Pilgrimi. 3-in. pots .75 6,00 Speciosa. 3-ln. pots .76 6.00 Hybrida. 3-ln. pots 1.00 8 HO Youngi. 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 •Paeonies. See our trade list for 1.50 12.00 ..•See our trade list for varieties.. 2.00 15.00 Papaver Orientale. 4-In. pots .75 6.00 Nudicaule. 4-ln. pots .73 6,00 Pardanthus Sinensis. 3-ln. pots.... .76 8.00 •Penstemon Barbatus Torreyii. 4 In. pots 1.00 6.00 •Diffusus. 4-in. pots 1.00 S.OO •Digitalis. 4-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 •Gentianoides, 3-In. pots 1.00 8.00 •Heterophyllus. 4-ln. pots...:.. 1.00 8.00 •Pubescens. 4-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 •Smalli. 4-ln. pots 1.00 8.00 •Physoategia Virginica. 4-In. pots .73 6.00 •Alba. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 Per doz. •Phlox. See our list tor varieties. .75 Phlox Subulata (Moss IMuks). All colors, clumps 75 Amoena. 3-ln. pota 75 •Pinks. Hardy, In variety ; 4-In. pots 75 *Platycodon Mariesi. Two-year rufits .75 •Grandiflora. Blue and White, two-year-roots 75 Polygonum Compactum. 3-in. pots. 1.00 Cuspidatum. Clumps 1,00 Potentillas In variety. 4-ln. pots.. 1.00 •Primula Veris Superba. 3-in. pots .75 'Primula Sieboldi. 3-in. p*its 1.25 Acaulis Coerulea. 3-ln. pots 1.00 •Rosea Grandiflora, 3-ln. pots... 1.50 Veris (Cowslip). 3-ln. pots GO Pulmonaria Saccharata Maculata. 4 In. puts 1.00 •Pyre thrum Hybridum. Six finest named double varieties. 3-ln. pots 2.00 *Pyrethrum Hybridum. Choice seed- lings. 4-in. pot.« *Uliginosum. Strong •Hanunciiks Acris fl. pi. 4-ln. pots Ehexia Virginica. 3-ln. pots Romneya Coulteri. Strong plants, 50 cents each Rosemary. 3-ln. pots •Rudbeckia Golden Glow. 4-in. pots •Newmani. 3-ln. pot-s •Nitida. or Autumn Glory. 4-ln. pots 'Purpurea. 4-ln. pots 'Tomentosa. 4-ln. pots 'Salvia Azurea Grandiflora. 4-In. pots Saponaria Ocymoides Splendens. 4-In Caucascia fl. pi. 4-ln. pots Saxifraga Crassifolia In variety. 4-ln. pots In mixture. 4-ln. pots Pyramidalis. 4-In. pots Umbrosa. 3-ln. pots 'Scabiosa Caucasica. 3-ln. pots... Sedum Spectabilis. 4-ln. pits Spurium. 4-In. pots Coccineum. 4-ln. pota Creeping, in variety. 4-iu. pots. Senecio Pulcher. 3-!n. pots Doronicum, 4-ln. pots •Shortia Galacifolia. 4-In. pots. . 'Solidago Rigidus. 4-!n. pots 'Canadensis. 4-ln. pnts •Spiraea Aruncus Kneiff'i. 4-ln. pots *Aruncus. Clumps 'Chinensis. Clumps ♦Filipendulina fl. pi. 4-In. pots.. •Gigantea. Clumps •Palmata. 'Elegans. 4-ln. pots •ITlmaria. 4-In. pots *F1. pi. 4-ln. pots 'Venusta. 4-ln. pots Symphitum Asperimum Variegatum. Strong plants 'Statice Eximia. 4-ln. pots •Gmelini. 4-ln. pots 'Latifolia. 4-in. pots •Stokesia Cyanea. 3-In. pots •Thalictrum Adiantifolia. 4-ln. pots 'Aquilegiafolia Alba. 4-In. pots. 'Atropurpureum. 4-ln. pots... •Roseum. 4-In. pots Minus. 4-In. pots Glaucum. 4-ln. pots Thermopsis Fabacea. 4-In. pots Tricyrtis Hirta. 5-ln. pots •Trellius Aurantiacus. 4-In. pots.. •Europaeus. 4-in. pots •Japonicus Excelsior. 4-In. pots. •Orange Globe. 4-in. pots 'Tritomas. An Immense stock, strong plants. Pfitzeri. Per 1.000. J.50.00 Uvaria Grandiflora. Per 1.000, ?nn.on Coralina Obelisque ftuartiniana R. Wilson Kerr 'Valeriana Coccinea. 4-In. pots... •Alba. 4-ln. pots •Officinalis. 4-ln. pots Veronica Incana. 3-In. pots Longifolia Subsessilis. 3-In. pots Maritima. 3-in. pots Prcstrata. 3-ln. pots Pectinata. 3-In. pots Rosea. 3-ln. pots Rupestris. 3-ln. pots Spicata. 4-ln. pota Virginica. 4-In. pots Viola Comuta or Tufted Pansies, In 4 colors Viclet. Hardy Double Russian. 2% In. pt)t3 Wallflowers. 4-ln. pots Yucca Filamentosa. 2-year-oId. . . . Per 100 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 5.00 .60 4.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.O0 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 15.00 l.OO 8.00 2.50 1800 1.50 12.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8 0O 1.00 6.00 2.0O 15.00 1.25 10.00 .75 6.00 3.60 1.00 8.0O 1.25 10.00 .75 6.00 1.25 10.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.50 12.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 l.OO 8.00 2.00 15.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.25 10.00 1.25 10.00 1.00 8.00 2.00 15.00 l.OO 8.00 2.50 IS.On 2.00 16.00 1.00 e.oo 1.00 6 on l.OO 8.00 1.50 10.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6,00 1.60 1200 .75 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.011 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.01) 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .60 4.00 .80 4.0C 1.00 8.00 1.25 10, on HENRY n. DREER, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 366 The Plorists' Exchange Porch Covered with Clematis Fanlculata at Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C. osa, the finest lily of its color, a deep carmine rose; Jas. Brydon, a rich rosy crimson; Andreana, dark red; Robinsoni, a yellow ground overlaid with purp- lish red, a very striking and odd color. "The best yellow is N. Marliacea chromatella. "The best tender day flowering lilies are N. Penn- sylvania, light blue; zanzibarensis, dark blue; z. rosea, light to deep rose; Mrs. C. W. Ward, pink; gracilis, white; Wm. Stone, deep blue. The latter is identical with Sturtevant's and Bisset's N. gracilis purpurea. This cross was obtained at about the same tiine by three different men located at groat distances apart. "The best tender night blooming lilies are; N. dentata magnifica. white; Bissetii, pink; O'Marana, pink; rubra-rosea, deep purplish red, Devoniensis, purplish red. "These give a selection of fine free flowering lilies of good size and color, representing the cream of water lilies. "In nelumbiums the best white is N. album grandi- florum. The best light pink, speciosum; deep pink, pekinensis rubrum. The best double white is N. Shiroman; the best double deep pink pekinensis rubrum, fl. pi." The Victorias were seen here in all their glory. j Mr. Bisset believes that the original Victoria regia is seldom, if ever, grown nowadays. This is what he said concerning this subject: "The Victoria regia as grown in America up to within the past 10 or 12 years had a rather low up- turned edge ranging from 2 to 4 inches in depth, rarely reaching a greater depth than 4 inches. The top edge of the rim was very even and uniform. The color of the leaf was a rich green, with a purplish tinge on the under side, the upturned edge was green with purplish veins. The plant now grown as Victo- ria regia has an upturned edge of from 6 to 8 inches, the edge very uneven and wavy. The color a deep greenish-bronze, with prominent reddish veins on the outside of the upturned edge. This is the variety that used to be grown as Randii. New Rose (R. Wichuraiana X I>iberty, at Twin Oaks. "V. Trickeri is distinct from both Randii and re^^iu. The edge of the leaf is turned up to a greater height than in regia, but not as high as in Randii; the gene- ral color of the leaf is the same as in regia. The up- per edge of Trickeri resembles regia in that it is very even and uniform. This variety thrives at a much lower temperature than either of the others, and therefore is more popular for outdoor cultivation." Mr. Bisset has also given some attention to hy- bridizing roses; the variety Queen Beatrice, now be- ing introduced by P. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C, having been originated by him. Its parents are Lib- erty and Mme. Abel Chatenay. In his work in rose breeding Mr. Bisset aims to get a rose that will better stand the climate of Wash- ington, and therefore he is using the rugosa and its hybrids on the teas, h. p.'s and h. t.'s. At the saije time he is striving for a better greenhouse rose for Winter forcing. In his greenhouse now he has a rose entirely devoid of thorns; this will be used in the effort to secure a spineless variety. In climbing roses he has a number of very inter- esting seedlings, one the result of a cross between Liberty and Wichuraiana. of a delicate clear pink color. The flowers are from 3 to 4 inches across; the foliage is of a dark glossy green color, thick and leathery. A hybrid tobacco was also noticed, a cross between Sumatra and tomentosa. The plant was 9 feet 6 inches in height, the leaves 3 feet long by IS inches wide, averaging 22 to a plant. As an active member of the S. A. F. Peony Commit- tee. Mr. Bisset has succeeded in interesting the De- partment of Agriculture in the work of straightening out the nomenclature of these plants. In the grounJs at T\\'in Oaks he has under his care a collection of I)eonies, embracing nearly 200 varieties. Victoria Randii at Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C. NEWPORT, R. I. — Although the past Winter was very favorable for evergreens and, in consequence, few will be required for renovating existing planta- tions, yet by reason of the alterations and improve- ments in course of operation on many estates the demand for large and medium sized specimens of choice evei'greens this Spring promises to be as great as ever. It takes those in need of nice specimens of evergreens to find out how scarce they are; even .\rbor vitses that would be supposed to be plentiful almost anywhere are scarce enough at the present time. On the places in Newport where the largest groups of evergreens are observed, it is noticeable that so far no move has been made to remove the Winter protection, and that is only as it should be, because in nine cases out of ten these evergreens are killed in early Spring on account of too absolute and too early a removal of their protecting covering. It is not the intense cold as much as the sun's intense glare after a previous lengthy period of shade, that works havoc with coniferous plants. M. March 24, 1906 The Hlorists' Exchange 367 NORTH WIETOR BROS. With the best shipping facilities and railroad connections in the world, with a stock of goods of our own growing that cannot be excelled anywhere, we are prepared to quote pH prices for your Easter Requirements for Cut Flowers in any hfj l(/) > ri We Cover CHICAQO^'^^^^""^^^ •^ quantity. Our Specialties are ROSES and CARNATIONS. Our Reputation is a guarantee of satisfaction to our Cus- tomers. Write us for prices WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO SOUTH WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. 500.000 R O O T E- D CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTING^ 75 VARIETIES r.e;ady for. delivery march ist. WHITE. 100 1000 WHITE. 100 1000, YELLOW. 100 1000 clL'mentine Touset, Hiiest Ivory $2.00 JW.OO M, Bonnaflon $2.00 $1.5.00 early white $7.00 $.55.00 W. Bomiafton 2.00 15.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 .lennie Nonin, Hnest late T.Eaton ...2.00 15.00 Yel. Jones 2.00 15.00 white 7.0O .50.00 Jerome Jones 2.00 15.00 tiolden Beauty 2.00 1.5.00 Kstelle 2.00 15.00 Chadwick 2.50 20.00lCiiina 2.(X) 1.5.00 K..l.ii.s()n 2.00 1.5.00 YELLOW. Kimhcrly.. 2.00 15.00 WMiiLiiiiaker 2.00 15.00 I Roi de Italie 2.00 15 i»i ' iinefa 2.00 is.on M.iivXmas 2.00 1.5.00 Oot. .Smishine 2.00 ir,.(«i (i..liiiii Wedding 2.00 15.iio Kiilb 2.00 15 00 Yfl. f:iitnn 2,f«:i 15,011 -Maurnier 2.00 15ii(i 100 1000 PINK. 100 1000 $2.00 $15.00 Liger $2.00 $1.5.00 2.00 15.00 Dr.Enguehard 2.00 1.5.00 PINK. Wm. Duckham ^'"'°"'' TZ """^ L. Pilkins 2.00 1.5.00 Pacific 2.00 15.00 p ivory . .. 2.00 15.00 M. Newell .... . 2.00 15.00 J.K.Shaw.. 2.00 15.00 RED. Prrriii 2.00 1.5.00 Oakland 2.00 1.5.00 Miir.luch ..2.00 15.00 Paul Labbe 2.00 15.00 (■,,hl„,].l 2,00 15.00 Black Hawk - 2.00 15.00 CARNATIONS '"""' Well Rooted. NOW READY. PINK. Lawsoii (iuardian Angel LIGHT PINK. P^Ticluintrcss MorniiiK' (iliii-y Per 100 11X10 WHITE. Per 100 1000 $1..50 $12..50 Boston Market $1.50 $12.50 1.25 10.00 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 White Cloud ...1.25 10.00 2.50 20.00 CRIMSON. 1.50 11.00 ! HarlowarilcM 2.00 15.00 ROSES. Haiserin, 2!j in. |)ots, $4.00 Jier 100; $30.00 tier 1000. FINE STOCK. 100 IWO Richmond, later delivery $12.00 $100.00 Kaiserin. ready now 4.00 30.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 3.00 25.00 100 1000 Brides $3.00 $26.00 Meteors 3.00 2.5.00 Golden Gate 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. 51 WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO ;n MeDtloQ The Florists' Exchange when writing. 368 The Plorists' Exchange SOME EXAMPLES OF WINDOW BOX GARDENING AT ORANGE, N. J. Artists, ropklns & Collins, Photos by J, B Davis, Window Box Gardening. Beginning with a succession of bulb.s, avoiding, liowever, narcis.si, ixias and other exclu.sively garden varieties, and ending with asters or pompon chrysan- themums, and finally evergreens, continuous beauty may be maintained in the window-box. Hyacinths and tulips along the center, and crocus and snowdrop along the front and back are effective, and as these go out of bloom their leaves will rise and form a ground-work which will increase the beauty of the hyacinths and tulips that follow. A richness of effect should be aimed at, but with the softening aid of a certain happy ease and negli- sence; and the grouping of the whole should be made the matter of highest importance. Symmetry is desirable, but that is possible by the not too strict observance of this quality, for Nature is sym- metrical but rarely will her best balanced works bear the test of rule and compass. The shape, dimensions and aspect of a window's surroundings will, of course, pretty much determine what is to be done with it — the selection of plants tor the purpose. If shady, ferns will thrive if care- fully tended. If the exposure is due south, and the sun shines for many hours with full force upon it, a number of most noble plants become instantly available, such as agaves, aloes, yuccas and even cacti. The artist has a vast field for the gratifica- tion of his taste — evergreens, ferns, or ornamental plants; but nothing has so decided an effect as broad-leaved plants in the window. Such plants placed between the observer and the light have a most charming appearance, every vein and pore is visible as the light streams through them, and on the room the light falls beautifully tinted with a soft green and checkered with a thousand interlac- ing shadows. The furnishing of the interior of the room may also weigh with the artist, and the color of the hangings, the contrast of white curtains, and even the color of the carpet. Red always contrasts with shades of green. The grouping may be rendered at jnce rich, varied, fresh and pleasing. The experi- enced artist will at times use almost anything and will be right in the end, for the worst colors may i-ie improved by skilful association, as the best may be made obnoxious by excess or injudicious com- oinations. Avoid, however, the mixing of dracsenas with geraniums, or ferns with annuals contrary to the habit of these plants. The taste exemplified in the mingling of the ferns with geraniums in one of the illustrations may even be questioned. Sys- tematic coloring is rarely satisfactory; for even If good of its kind, which it is not likely to be, it must fail in the end. A north window may be used to greater advan- tage for plants already in bloom and will keep them longer in perfection; but the southern ex- posure will produce the most gaily colored flowers. It is essential to study the characteristics of plants for their successful manipulation. Some will re- quire a cool exposure, with moisture; others, warmth with moisture. Geraniums accommodate themselves to all circumstances. Habit is also to be considered and whether plants are of upright or trailing growth. The combination of grasses and ferns may be har- monious and graceful. As a rule, all flowers of thin texture and pale, delicate colors, fade so quickly as not to be suitable for decorative purposes. Every opportunity should be embraced to intro- duce fresh soil, but not to the great disturbance or injury of the roots of permanent occupants. In any case, sound loam should be employed it possi- . ble; and means should be provided for the ready escape of surplus water, also for trie regular supply of water in dry weather. The store show boxes may be made to display original and novel effects. The use of lily of the valley may be one of these: cacti, another. The use of printed directions for the care of window boxes is always in order; but it is also necessary to impress upon the customer that a continuous bloom is only to be secured by skilful hands and by an occasional supply of fresh plants during the season. "I give my first attention to the backgrounds of my boxes, considering always other plants of large root growth that I may be using; and in my vases the most prominent object first, afterwards giving attention to the trailing vines," said John Collins, the artist of the work seen in the illustrations, one of the chief beauties of which is the happy intro- duction of the rex begonias. J. B. DAVIS. Orange, N. J. Hydrangea Paniculata. There is a great demand in Newport, R. I., dur- ing the season for the flowers of Hydrangea pani- culata. The price realized from the sale of the flow- ers makes the growing of the plants on a large scale quite profitable. These flowers sell at $10 to $20 per 1,000, wholesale, the price varying accord- ing to the quality and the supply. One firm having thousands of plants last year has but few tor the coming season to cut from; the plants were sold last Fall. „ ^ , .. Besides being well adapted in flower for decorative purposes for florists' use, this hydrangea is becoming better known as a shrub exceedingly well suited for planting in large masses tor the decoration of grounds. In fact, it is a thing that no one can possibly find fault with. It is hardy, grows in almost any situation, and produces blooms In great abun- dance from the time it is planted. M. March 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 369 LOW PRICES We have 500,000 well grown ROSES in 2 inch pots at $20.00 to $30.00 per 1000. "'^'noVS.^'.'^rs-^" .DORMANIIiyBllID PfRPEIlALlROStS, fiisklass, $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100. BABY HAMBtfRS, from 2 incli pols, $1.00 per 10; $6.00 m 100 50,000 Creeping or Trailing Roses Strong lwa=year=o(d plants on their own roots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Evergreen Gem, creamy white. Gardenia, yellow. Jersey Beauty, yellow. Lynch's Hybrid, pink. Manda's Triumph, wblte. Mrs. Lovett. pink. Pink Roamer, pink. South Orange Perfection, white shaded pink. Universal Pavorite, pink. Wichuriana, white. 125 varieties of Eoses from 4-inch pots. $10 per 100. See wholesale list for varieties. Standard Roses, assorted varieties. $25 per 100. Climbing Roses==Dormant Plants per 10 per IW Crimson Rambler, IVi to 2 teet..$ .75 JS.OO 2 to 3 feet 90 8.00 3 to 4 feet 1.25 10.00 4 to 5 teet 1.50 12.00 Dorothy Perkins 70 8.00 Empress of China 70 5.00 per 10 per 100 White Rambler SO COO Yellow Rambler 80 6.00 Other varieties offered in wholesale list.' per 10 per 100 Rosa Rugosa Alba, 2 to 2V, teet. $1.50 $12,00 Rosa Rugosa Rubra, 2 to 2% teet. 1.25 10. OO CATALPA DRIVE DAHLIAS in over fifty varieties, 2-Inch pots 3.00 25.00 (See pages 26 and 27 of our trade list tor Varieties.) Catalpa Bungei Catalpa Bungei, 1 year heade. 7ii cts. each. $7.00 per 10. Catalpa Bungei, 2 year heads. 85 cts. each, $8.00 per 10. See page 2 of wholesale list for prices on larger sizes. We have for sale at Peekskill, New York, about $45,000 worth of choice nursery stock grown by a private party. This stock conslsta of very choice evergreens and shade trees. Write us for further par- ticulars. Magnolias In variety. Prices and varieties given on page '6 of our list. ALTERNANTHERA. prices on application. YOUNG STOCK FOR TRANSPLANTING will be fdund on pages 2S to .11 uf our wholesale list. Japan Maples per 10 $5.00 7.0O 12.00 4.00 7.50 100 $25.00 35.00 50.00 Larger sizes priced on application. Oaks of other varieties are offered in our trade list. WE HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST STOCKS OF EVERGREENS IN THE COUNTRY. (See pages 5 and 6 of our wholesale list for varieties and prices.) each At^opurpureum, 1% feet ..$ .60 . 2 teet .. .76 2 to 3 feet.. .. 1.50 Polymorphum, 2 to 3 teet .. .45 3 to 4 teet. X heavy, bushy. ... .85 each 10 Oak, Pin, 5 to 6 teet $ .40 $3.00 •• 6 to 8 teet 45 4.00 " 8 to 10 teet.. .65 6.00 Boxwood 100 1,000, 3 to 4 ineliea $2.50 $20.00 4 to 6 inches 3.50 30.00 5 (11 6 Inches 6.00 50.00 10 100 12 to 15 Inches $30.00 1!4 teet $6.00 each per 10 Bush Box, 2 feet $1.10 $10.00 •• 2V4 feet 1.75 15.00 Larger sizes are quoted on page 6 of our Ir.-ide list. RHODODENDRONS, Parson's Hybrids. Prices on appliratliin. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 18 to 24 inches $1.75 2 to 3' to feet, feet. 10 2.50 4.00 100 $6.50 40.00 $15.00 20.00 35.00 1,000 $60.00 4 to 5 feet 6 to 8 teet $4.50 Privet Regeliana, (Description given on page 7 of our wholesale list). per 10 10 to 12 Inches, 1 year $ .50 18 to 24 Inches 80 2 feet, fine 1.20 2 to 3 teet high, 2 to 3 feet across 1 . 80 per 100 $3.00 7.00 10.00 16.00 We have over 300,000 DECIDUOUS SHRUBS in variety. See our wholesale list. 10 Althea, double, flue. distinct, named varieties, 2 to 3 teet...$ .80 3 to 4 feet.. 1. 00 Althea In variety, 5 to 6 feet, very heavy 2.50 10 Aralia Fentaphylla, 2 to 3 feet.. .80 3 to 4 feet.. 1.25 4 to 5 feet.. 1.50 We have upwards of 70,000 AZALEA AMOENA that will lift with a good ball ot soil. 10 Azalea Amoen&, 2-lDCh pots $ .70 " 8 to 10 Inches high. 8 to 10- Inch spread .. 3,00 " " 14 Inches high, 12 to 14-lnch spread 5.00 '* " 15 to 18 Inches high, 15 to 18- Inch spread .. 7.50 100 $7.00 9.00 100 6.00 10.00 12.00 100 $6.00 25.00 45.00 70.00 per 10 Azalea Amoena, IS to 20 inches high, 18 to 20-Inch spread.... Specimen plants Azalea, of other varieties, prices on application, per 10 per 100 Berberis Thunbergii. 12 to 15 in- ches, transplanted $ -SO 18 to 24 Inches, bushy, trans- planted 1.25 $13.50 27.50 $6.00 1.1 2 teet, very bushy. Comus Elegantissima Variegata. 2 to 3 feet Sanguinea, 2 to 3 feet.. 3 to 4 feet.. Siberica, 2 to 3 feet 3 to 4 teet.... Spathii Aurea, 2 to 3 ft. 3 to 4 ft. Stolonifera, 2 to 3 feet.. Deutzia Lemoinei, 2 to 3 feet, X lu'avy *' Pride of Rochester, 2 3 teet " Pride of Rochester, 3 4 feet .85 1.60 .70 .80 .80 1.25 2.00 2.50 .60 1.00 .75 10.00 12.00 12.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 10.00 16.00 20.00 5.00 8.00 Hydrangea Paniculata Qrandiflora (We have the largest stock in this country.) per 10 per 100 H4 to 2 feet, nice $.75 $5.00 2 to 3 teet, 3 years 80 6.00 3 to 4 teet, very fine 1.25 lO.OO 3 to 4 teet, XXX fine 1.50 12.00 4 to 5 teet. very heavy 2.00 18.00 5 to 8 feet 3.60 30.00 per 10 per 100 Standard Hydrangea P. G., extra tine $2.75 $26.00 Lilac, ijiuple. 3 tc, 4 teet 80 7.00 Lonicera Tatarica, 3 to 4 feet... 1,20 10.00 Alba, 3 to 4 teet 1.00 9.0O Rhodotypus Kerrioides, 3 to 4 teet 1,20 10,00 HARDY PERENNIALS We have one of the most exteusive collec- tions In this country. We merely quote here a few varieties that we can furnish In field- grown clumps. For a full, complete list send for our wholesale list. We have upwards of nOO.OOO plants In two, three and four-inch pots. Planters sometimes imagine that If they do not get a large field-grown plant they are not guing to get good results; but we assure that we planted out nearly 200,000 plants last year from 2-iuch pots, and the most of them bloLtmed beautifully last Summer. We are mak- ing herbaceous plants one of our specialties and will carry a large stock in pots all Summer so they can be planted any time during the late Spring or Summer. FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR REGULAR WHOLESALE LIST. per 10 per 100 Achillea, The Pearl 75 5.00 Alyssum Rastratum 75 6.00 Amsonia solicifolia 75 6.00 Anchusa Italica, 4-inch potS 75 6.00 Anthemis Kelwayi 75 6.00 Tinctoria 75 6.00 Aquilegia Alba. fl. pi 75 6.00 " Canadensis 75 5.00 Arenaria Caespitosa 1.00 8.00 Armeria Cephalotus Rubra 75 6.00 " Laucheana 75 6.00 Asclepias Incamata 75 6.00 Aster, Novae Anglaie 75 G.OO Robert Parker 1.00 7.00 Aubretia Graeca 1.25 9.00 " Hendersonii 1.25 9.00 " Leichtlini 1.25 9.00 Baptisia Australia 75 6.00 Tinctoria 75 6.00 Bellis Perennis 30 2.00 Boltonia Asteroidea 65 5.00 " Latisquame 75 6.00 Buphthalmum salicifolium 75 6.00 Caliraeris Incisa 1.00 8.00 Campanula Punctata 75 6.00 Catananche Bicolor 1.00 8.00 Coerulea 1.00 8.00 Babylonica 80 7.00 Macrocephala l.(H) 8.00 Alpina SO 7.00 Biebeisteinii l.OO 8,00 Tomentosum 75 5.00 Clematis Integrifolia 75 6.00 Convallaria Majalis 1.50 12.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata 60 4.00 Palmatum 75 6.00 CynoglosBum Fucatum 1.00 8.00 Digitalis Gloxinia 75 6.00 " Grandiflora Alba 60 5.O0 " Siberica 60 4.00 Dracocephalum Album 75 6.00 Virginicum Roseum. 1.00 8.00 Erygium Amethystinum 1.20 10.00 Planum 1.00 8.00 Funkia Coerulea 60 5.00 Invofolia 60 6.00 Gentiana Tibetica, 4-inch pots 1.00 8.00 Geum Atrosanguineum 75 6.00 Gypsophilla Acutifolia 1.20 10.00 Helenium Autumnale 75 6.00 HelianthuB Grandiflorus 65 5.00 Mollis Grandiflorus .. .65 5.00 Orgyalis 75 6.00 per 10 Heliopsis Laevis 75 Pitcheriana 65 Hemerocallis Flava 75 " Graminea 75 " Kwanso fl. pi 75 " Middendorfli 75 Hibiscus, crimson eye 75 Hieracium Aurantiacum 75 Iris Orientalis XX 75 Siberica XX 75 Linaria Vulgaris 05 Lychnis Alba II. pi.. 4-ineh pots.. 1.20 Ly thrum Roseum Superbum 1.00 Malva Moschata 75 Monarda Didyma Splendens 75 Oenothera Fraseri, 4-Inch pots... 1.00 Fruticosa Major, 4-Inch pots 1.00 " Missouriensis, 4-lnch pots 75 " Speciosus, 4-iiich pots 1.00 Onopordon Tauricum 1.00 Orobus Vemua, 3-Inch pots 1.20 Pachysandra Terminalis 75 50,000 Paeonias In 200 varieties. Send for list of variety. Penstemon Diffusus 80 Digitalis 75 " Ovatus 80 ' ' Pubescena 80 30,000 Phlox, Lardy, In over 30 varieties. Varieties and prices will be found on page 23 of trade list. per 100 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.WJ 5.00 10,00 7.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.O0 6.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 our Phlox and Phlox and Centaurea, Cephalaria Cerastium 100 Subulata (Creeping) pink white, strong $6.00 Subulata ( Creeping) . pink white, nice plants 3.50 10 Phyaalis Francheti Qti Physostegia Virginiana Alba and Rosea 7.1 Platycodon, several varieties 75 Polemonium Coerulea 1.00 " Richardaoni Alba 80 Potentilla Formosa 75 Poterium Canadense 1.00 Primula, Gold Laced 1.00 Prunella Grandiflora, and Aiba. . . .75 Pyrethrum. in variety, 4-lii<-h puts l.CH) Rudbeckia Nitida, 4-inch pots, . . . 1.0*) " Newmanii 75 Santollna Chamaecyparissus, 4-in. pots 75 Saxifraga Cordifolia, 3%-Uich pots 1.50 Sedum Acre 75 Hybridum 65 " Maximum 80 " Spectabilis 75 " Telephium 75 Silphium Perfoliatum 85 Spirea Gladstone .' 1.00 Stachys Lanata 75 Stellaria Graminea Aurea 1.00 Stokesia Cyanea 80 Symphandra Hoffmani 1.00 200,000 Herbaceous Plants, In 2-In. pots, ready for delivery May 1st. Varieties and prices on pages 24 and 25 of wholesale list. 1000 $50.00 30.00 100 4.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 8.00 8.0O 0.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 5.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 Cannas All the leading varieties, 4-inch pots. 70c per 10; $6.00 per 100. New varieties, 4-lneh pots, $1.25 per 10. Two New Cannas. We have Just bought the entire stock of Mr. John White's two new Cannas which he has propagated. We are offering these at the extreme low price of 15c each; $1.25 per 10. Fairy Queen is a tall-growing variety with dark foliage and large bright orange flowers. A free grower and fine bloomer, Florodora grows about 4 ur 5 feet In height. has dark foliage and bright scarlet flowers of good size. per 10 per 100 Spirea A. Waterer. 2 to 2'/^ feet. strong $1.20 Spirea Billardii, 2 to 3 feet 75 3 to 4 feet 1.00 Reevesii, 2 to 3 feet 75 3 to 4 feet 1.20 Van Houttei, 2 to 3 feet.. .80 3 to 4 feet. . 1.00 Other varlftie.'^ quoted in trade list. Stephanandra Flexuosa, 12 to 15 inches, bushy SO Syringa (Philadelphus) Aurea, 2 $8.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 10.00 6.0O 7.0O feet, bushy . . . 1.75 §yringa Philadelphus) 7oronarius, 1.20 Tamarix Africana, 3 to 4 lect ..W 4 to 5 teet... l.OII 5 to 6 feet... 1.26 Viburnum Dentatum, 2 to 3 teet. 1.00 3 to 4 feet. 1.50 ■• Plicatum, 12 to 18 in- ches, bushy 1.00 •■ Hi to 2 feel 1.25 " 2 to 3 feet 2.00 10. 00 7.00 8.0O 10.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 10.00 15.00 Coleus 100 1. 000 Rooted cuttings, In general assort- sortment $1.00 2-inch pot plants, in general as- sortment 2.r>i> 20.00 Weigela We can safely say there is nothing like our Weigelas in the country. They have been grown far enough apart to be bushy, well? shaped plants. For varieties and sizes we refer you to page , 12 of our wholesale list. per 10 per 100 2 to 3 feet $ .80 $6.00 3 to 4 feet 1.00 8.00 Vines 10 100 $0.00 5»0 20.00 T.OO 10.00 The Elizabeth Nursery Co. Ampelopsis Veitchii, No 1. first- class. 2 years, field-grown ... .$ .75 Bignonia Radicans, 2 years .60'" Clematis. Henryii, Jackmanni, Kos- teri, heavy 2.00 " Paniculata, 2 years. No 1. .80 3 years. XX. 1.20 50.000 Honeysuckles which cannot be excelled, as they are first grnwn in pots, then trans- planted and grown In the field two and three years. See wholesale list for varieties ari^ prices, page 13. 10 lOO Ivy, English, 5-Inch pots, extra heavy 1.50 12»,00 Potted Vines for late spring aud slimmer plavbf ing are quoted in our trade list on> page 13. Office, WILDE.R ST., Telephone, Elizabeth TTs'J: ELIZABETH. N. J. 370 The Florists' Exchange IScoUay Boilers^ Hot Water and J 6 Patterns, Made in 60 Various Sizes. Capacities 150 to 10,000 Square Feet Heating Surface t ^ Wrought Iron Pipe and Fittings ^ of all Sizes ^ Brass Valves of Any Description full Line of Engineer's Supplies, Tools, Etc. Cast Iron Greenhouse Pipe Special Cast Iron Greenhouse Pipe Fittings Expansion Tanks, Stop Valves, etc. From Wm. H. Maher, Florist Newport, R. I. "The Seollay Boiler put in on March 19th was to replace one put in by you in 1876- The old ijoiler was used each j'ear, for aljout eight months, and has proved to be a very good one." The above boiler was In use nearly 30 years. This spealis for Itself. i t t I t f JohnA.ScoUay not water ond steam neoiing Engineer and controetor U.G.SCOLLAY ^ Manager ^ 1 72-76 Myrtle Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, NEW YORK CITY t ^ Mentloo The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. ^^ LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONE I492.14C3 MAIN March ai, 1006 The Florists' Bxchange 371 LIST OF ADVERTISERS AUiii W S Co 395 Hippard E •400 Alli-ii .1 Iv' 395 Hitcblngs & Co 400 Amtiachei- James .,.;iTl Ilulland Geo N 398 Aiideison & Christeiiseii Hi.ltun & HunJiel ..39« 391 Iloran E O 395 Aiidun-a Nurseries . .302 Howard J W ._386 Aselimanu G 3S4 liuljert & Co 353 Austin II 3S5 Hughes G J 385 liader J 391 Humfeld C 385 liarclay F 391 jgge Bros 3S0 Barnes Bros Nursery Co jjclisou Jobn H 400 ?"? Jaclison & Perkins .362 Barrows H H & Son 391 jj^obs S & Sons 398 Basselt & Washburn 3Sb Jenkins Nurseries J J Bay State Nurs 3hz 372.73-84 Bajersdorter II & Co^^_^ jp^^ings jj b .373 , , „ ..^,; Johnson & Stokes . . 353 Beach James E JbU j^^^jg^^^ Heating Co 399 .Jones H T 362 ..361-96 Beaveu E A 392 ' ..3S0 ..392 Becker Wimam ■ • ■ .390 i^^stlng W F Beekert W C- ••,.... .11 Kjl^^nsteln & Co ..362 Bell & Sous W 1 . . .3J1 i^j, ^ g p„ 393 Bet;ger,H H & to ■3;^3 | p 3|.g •SgljKennell John Fay ..361 '■j«i Kentucky Tobacco •'"* Product Co 393 ...305 Beruheimer K Bernlng H G Bertanzel C F iiddTng-'toni-¥V.35bl3Ktag Construction Co Bonnet & Blake ■■■•395 ^™ Bonnot Bros ^^^ i>S?rA7.n tea Bralnard D Wm ....391 J^oster & Co .^ 363 Brenneman J D . . . .391 ^i-cschover L J 392 Breitmcyers Sons J 397 -iroescheU Bros ....400 Brown E & Co ....3U3Kuebler V,m H ....39o Brown Peter ... .373-85 Lager & Hurrell ... .3.S5 Brown Co E C 372 Lang J . . o9o Bryant J M 353 Langjahr A H 39o Budlong J A 379Larchmont Nurs 380 Burpee W A Co 372 Lawrltzen C 394 Byer Bros 385 Leeakes & Co N 392 Caldwell W E Co . .400 Leedle Floral Co ...386 Campbell A B .. .3S4-S5 Leonard Seed Co ....II Campbell C H 391 Loch J N II Chicago Rose Co ....397 Ix^ckland Lum Co ...III Chllds J L 361 Lord & Buruham Co IV Chicago Carn Co .380-81 Luttou Wm H 4° J H 363 Dudley & Son J W. .388 p^li^^^^^ Nurseries .303 Dumont & Co 396 p^^^^^^^ g g 3gg ZTJ^ F'Jiding BOX c !^^ L^3 ■:::^^^ ,., ..^ , n ilt ™ll» Cut Fl Co ... .896 Echholz H -J^phlla Market ....384-98 Efelf C ••• '■' IMiillii.s H Seed Co 353 Elizabeth Nursery Co p,^^^^' F O Co 898 „,„ ., iv t o . ^VT Pleraon A N ......1-373 Elliott W & Sons ....11 p|p„on F R Co I , Plerson U-Bar Co ...III ' Pittsburg Cut Fl Co 896 Elliott W H ...I Emmans Geo M ....873 Eudtz Van Ness & ^Co p^^^^^^j^ Pj ^^^.^ 39g F^kesen E N .891 Plumb William .361 iisKcsen ^ i. ™^Polbos T H 3.84 J:'uh t,'i„? T p ?!^Pollworth C C Co ..396 lelthousen •f E ....38o cmmre Spawn Co Fenrich Joseph S ...394 '^ g~2 F & P Nurseries ...302 „ „ „ 3,8 Fischer R -3™ PvP R C 379 Floracroft Gardens .391 ,,;',|^ ritv'Machlne Co Florist Hail Association ''»»''" City Macnine^to „ ,„ , ^2? Quidnick Ghouses . . .879 Flower Grow Mkt . .397 >'„„.,„,, „„ . , .397 Fleur B .361 Itandall Co A L .397 „,■;>•• JoARawlings E I ""E Co 1^^ i;r,wsnn W W .884 Grohe F 385 Gunther W H 395 fo'^ "'/ CO '"" Rawson W W Co ...372 Ford Bros .395 ^^^.^^^ j j 395 1°'^^"^% t ™ Reed & Keller 392 K^„ „, R ?! 30? Rs'-'is Lake Floral Co3S4 Froment HE 305 ^ Compere ... .872 G",'""'.C " InoReleb V E 883 Pn,",°t tA°,rA ^84 Hew Edw 896 rinniV/i 7 lit Reinberg G S80.-97 Goddard S J 379 „.. p 3gQ Greenhouse Co 400 ^f^ll J . ! .' i ! ! . ! ! 3§6 Rlbsam Carlman ...361 '^Iw wnr?, ®i^| Rlverview Nurs ......363 n„ fr, R r S? Robinson H M Co ..892 Hanford R G :; ■ • • • •|»1 Roemer Fred II SaSs'l':"°^'''.::ii4R-f/r '^? Henderson & Co Peter RlJ^P^/^^ ^^ jj-;;'^,,^ Herbert & Son ^^ll%ll%\ f'V V.V.V'f. "erj I ^ i^|cSy''/£nsWm:f80 w 5™^„ A ,,, Scbunemans Geo T .380 nI™Z Wm 39„ Schultheis Anton ...361 Hlcka & Crawbuck .395 genlta''j 'f * ^^^ Hllflnger Bros 393 g „ ^ g„„ 'jj^j^V '. '. ..388 Hill E H 392 g^ranton Fl Sup Co 392 Hill B G Co 36^ Sea Cliff Nurseries .369 Hill Floral Co W C .381 Seaman & Co J H ..390 Hill Top Ghouse 387 geavcr Basket Co ..373 Sellgman & Co J 395 Shady Hill Nursery Co 363 Sheilroad Ghouses 372-73 Sheridan W F 395 Sbippensburg Floral Co 385 Sbrewsbul;g Nurs ...362 Simpson Robt 393 Skidelsky S S 388 Sllim & Thompson . .305 Smith N & Son 390 Smith W C 392 Smith W & T Co . .382 Smith & Gannet 3J0 Standard Ghouses ...380 Stearns A T Lum Co 400 Steinhoff H C 388 Storrs & Harrison Co 361 Stumpp & Walter Co 11-390 Stuppe Wm 387 Swayne Wm 381 Syracuse Pottery Co 393 Taunton Ghouses ...387 Tajlor E J 379 Teas E Y 3.53 Tbiele G A 884 Thompson W HI Thorburn J M & Co .II Totty C H 388 Traendly & Schenck 396 Vaudegrift & Co F B 359 Van Assche P Ill Van Leeuwen Jr A ,872 359 Van der Weljdeu & Co 371 Vaughau's Seed Store I Velie Bros 380 Vesey W J & M S ..381 Vicks'B Jas & Sons ..II Vlck & Hill Co 386 Vincent R & Sons ..386 Waban Rose Cons ..386 Ward E M & Co ...353 Warnaar & Co 361 Watson R T 362 Weathered Co 400 Weber C S & Co ...398 Weber H & S50 AMERICAN CARMAXIOM, 3.50 rLANX CUI.T'CRE. I.OO HOUSE PLANTS, cloth i.oo •• " paper .50 RESIDENTIAL SITES, a.so TELEORAPB CODE. 9.50 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duan* St , N*w York ifentlon the Florists* Bxchange whcD writing. MUSHROOFSPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. Jl.OO; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. »75.00. Best Engltell, 10 lbs, 75c.; 100 IbB. »6.00; 1000 lbs. »56.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention the FloristB' Bichapge when writing. 75,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVETS 3 years. 3 to 4 feet 10 to 16 branchee $18.00per lOOO 4 years. 4 to 5 feet for Immediate effect$26. 00 per lOCO LlKhter grade, 3 years, $14.00 por 1000. SELECTED SPECIMENS, will make fine balls in ooe season. $6. OOper 100. Packing free. Cash please. JAMES AMBACHCR. West End New Jersey. Ueutlon Tbe Florlats* Bzchange when writing. Contents. Anemones (Illus.) VII Books Received 374 Canadian News 371 Carnation Melody (Illus.) 376 Carnation Night at Madison N. J.. 377 Carnations 376 Changes in Business 394 Chrysanthemums for Exhibition. .377 Club and Society Doings 378 Conifers in Landscape Work. .360-1-2 Educational Opportunities for Flor- ists (Illus.) 357 Firms who are Building 394 Floriculture in Schools (Illus.) .. .VIII Heating 383 Hydrangea panlculata 368 Illustrations, Our 362 Kansas City Flower Store, A (Illus.) ' 378 Market, Review of the 394 Mechanical Watering in Green- houses VIII Munson, John (Portrait) 377 Myosotis sylvatlca (Illus.) VIII National Council of Horticulture. 374 Nursery Department 357 OBITUARY — Adam Reis 375 Pamphlets Received 375 Phlox subulata (Illus.) VI Phloxes Dwarf, (Illus.) V Phlox, Henri Murger, (Illus.) .... VI Question Box 389 Readers' Views, Our 375 Reflections on Current Topics. ... 375 Ritter, F. W., The late, (PortraIt).375 Rose Dorothy Perkins 357 Roses 386 S. A. F. O. H. Executive Committee Meeting 374 S. A. F. O. H. Flower Show 374 S. A. F. O. H. Registration 374 Seed, Free, Abuse, Daily Papers on 354 Seed Trade Report 363 Seed Traveler, Recollections of a. 355 Spring Number, Our 375 TRADE NOTES — Newport R JI., Washington 3a3 Kalamazoo 386 New York 387 Indianapolis, St Louis 388 Boston, Minneapolis, Philadel- phia 390 Chicago, Detroit 391 Cromwell, Conn 392 San Francisco 393 Syracuse, N. Y 396 New Orlean 397 Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton.. 398 Pittsburg 399 Twin Oaks, Washington D. C, A visit to (Illus.) 364-6 Week's Work, The 379 Window Box Gardening (Illus.) .. 368 CANADIAN NEWS OTTAWA — Lent does not make much difference to trade; business all around being very good. The de- mand for tulips still keeps up. On St. Patrick's Day there was a large call for shamrock In all its "vari- eties," some florists selling as many as 600 pots. The quality of the plants was good. Wright Floral Company had a very pretty window for the oc- casion— a scene in Ireland, "The Lakes of Killarney," lakes, boats, jaunting cars, roads, mountains, and shrubbery being depicted and well ar- ranged. Carnations and roses are looking well and are producing very good flowers for all of which there is a de- mand. We are now studying out the problem of too late or too early. Lilies, as usual, with some of us have to be pushed; roses held back. A great deal depends on the weather for the next two weeks. There Is an ex- tra large stock of plants this year, and everything points to a bigger de- mand than usual. B. LONDON, ONT. — We are at present experiencing the weather we ought to have had in January. The cold is having a deterrent effect on both flowers and plants. Cut flowers of all kinds are not over plentiful, and the Easter plants that a couple of weeks ago were regarded as quite sufficiently advanced are now going into warmer houses. St. Patrick's Day was the cause of quite a demand along certain lines; shamrocks were all cleaned up. Green carnations created a mild sen- sation. This novelty has not been seen locally before, and It brought its Introducers, Messr.s. Gammage & Sons, a considerable amount of favorable comment, especially In the local press. This firm sold all the flowers they could prepare. For the dyeing pro- cess a quantity of an advertised color- ing was Imported and tried. Its offen- sive odor, added to the fact that the finished product was a watery blue in- stead of green, soon proved its un- suitability. A local chemical expert was consulted and, after a couple of trials, a coloring was secured that was a splendid success. That it is costly must be admitted, — 35c. or 40c. per ounce, wholesale; — but it bears a mod- erate dilution. In fact, the latter seems to be an Improvement. The finished flower is uniformly colored, pale at the base and deepening in color to the edges, the whole a clear bright green. Of the newer roses seen here Gen- eral MacArthur certainly must be con- ceded first place. It is a very strong grower, has magnificent foliage, and the color of the flowers is all that can be desired. Certainly it is a much fiatter flower than Richmond, but its growth and foliage more than coun- terbalance this. Richmond is growing freely now, and it is a grand flower. There is, however, a considerable range of variation in both the plants and flowers, quite a few of the smaller and weaker ones bearing a suspicious resemblance to our old friend Liberty. Rosalind Orr English, will be dis- carded as a failure. Killarney is do- ing flnely now, and great things are expected of it. It did not arrive until late In the season. The Baby Rambler looks as if it would be an improve- ment on the Crimson Rambler for forcing purposes. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is now grown here in goodly numbers for Summer work; a 500- foot bed of this variety at Gammage & Sons' new place is looking splendid at present, as is a bed in one of Mr. Dicks' houses. With Bride and Brides- maid Mr. Dicks has not had his usual success. Last year he purchased the stock of a local house that went out of the greenhouse business and during the Winter this stock developed a bad dose of eel worms, many of the plants dying; others look very sick. Another trial will be made wltn entirely fresh stock, and with si>il carted from a dis- tance. General MacArthur with Mr. Dicks is doing finely: the same may be said of Golden Gate and Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria. FRED. BENNETT. TORONTO. Business the past week was not so active. Large quanti- ties of stock are coming In. Bulbous flowers have been a glut. There was a fair demand for shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day and the number of tri- foliate plants offered as the real thing was something wonderful. All our seedsmen are busy, and ex- pect a record-breaking season. Mr. King, the horticultural builder, says his business has grown to such an extent that he must again increase his facilities. Many of our growers are putting up hotbeds and otherwise preparing for Spring work. The supply of Easter stock in this locality appears to be about right. Lilies, azaleas, roses and bulbous stock will, I think, be plentiful, with prospects of the demand being good. LOOK HERE FOR YOUR OWN PROFIT VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO.. THE NURSERIES, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Growrers and Exporters 01 nurssry and florist slock, conifers, ornamenlal stock, fiardy shrubs and trees, forcing plants, roses In best varieties. Strictly first class, guaranteed for all articles at most reasonable prices. BefiTe placing yuiir orders, wait lor our Mr. Bruss who will visit you during April and May. Ask for catalogue 1906. just out. No agents Ueutlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 372 The Plorists' Hxchange New "Orchid-Flowered" Sweet Peas, Shown Painted from Nature on the Colored Plate in " The Farm Annual." rw^. • l\lzinr l?flrP is now repi'eseiited by/ce dis^ucf cleasing. The flowers frequently measure two inches across the standard and come generally four to a spray, borne upon long stifl" stems Of vigorous growth, the vines bloom profusely. Ti^ulij a inagiiificmt variety — sure to become a popular favorite. Per pkt. 10 els., net ;' }^ oz. 35 cts. ; % oz. 65 cts. I_l I I #j^Tu|Q This we introduced last year as Mrs. Sydenhain. Last .Tuly, 3046 flclcn LCWIa« hiiwever, as Helen Lewis it received llie Cerlifiiate of The National Street Pea Society of Minjlaitd^ht^nce we adopt this name. It is a grant! gigitittic orchid-llowered seedling of Vouittess Speitcer. The orange-rose wings roll and fold; thestan- ihird is reflexed, showing tlie di?tinctly.//«/«/ ejf'i^c^ and is of an intense rich crini.sou-orange. The blooms are 'truly of a gi'jttntic size — the rufiied standard measuring two inches iicross. Per pkt. (20 seeds) 10 cts., net; '., oz. 35 cts.; J^ oz. 65 cts. fltaAxio I Inivin '^ large bold flower, not hooded but with a striking, 2984 UlaOyS UnWin. uiirlglil, crinkled or wavy standard ami broad wings. Of the JNVt Orchid-iltttrer lijpe. this is similar to <_'omdess Speitcer, but several shades lighter in its lovely />!/<', .-"I.. r. Her pkt. 10 cts. ; >/:i oz. 30 cts. ; per oz. sects. 1^1 - QnAnr**^!* Another gigantic orcltid.jlotrered seedling of Cotintess 2994 riOrCnCC opCnCCr. Spntcer. The color of both standard and wings is a most attractive delicate pink, deepening to a richer pink toward the edges, (ir vigorous "rowth the enormous flowers are ot the finest form and borne always upon h^iig stiff stems. Frequently four to a stem. Seed eery scarce. Per pkt. (20 seeds) 25 cts., less usual dis- count of one-third off retail packets. 3>53 Superb Seedlings of Couatess Spencer. Hngstiut^rre four dislinc-f '-olors: Pink, Orange, SalniO]i, and Eos^,, but these are again divided into many exquisite tints and shadings. Some flowers are of a delicate silvery-white, daintily flushed w'it^h light i-iink, others are of dee|i rose tiided like the inside of a delicate sea-shell, .still others ot salmon and lovely coral pink tints, but nearly all have tJte Iteautifttl tntry ejlivt which adds "reatly to the softness and delicacy <>( the exquisite shades of colors. Per pkt 15 cts. ;°oz. 30 cts. ; % lb. 85 cts. ; per lb. $3.00. g3» For all other Sweet Peas,!."ot'a\,dn'orSi'NOB::mlck: fi.rd's origin.al sealed packets wbi<'h c.-m only he had direct from us.— see Burpee's " Blue List" for 1906. If not alreaily received write immediately for this catalogue. We shall also be pleased to mail The Farm Annual, to any florists who have not yet received it, and who may desire to reav Vork Largest Growers of Lilies and Easter Plants in the U. S. and Canada Magnificent StocIi===LiIies, Hydrangeas, Spiraea Gladstone, Baby Ramblers, Dorothy Perkins, Ramblers, Hybrid Roses, Azaleas, Genistas, Rhododendrons, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Lily of the Valley, Lilies in any quantity .-. Descriptive Price List to your address for the asking. Write today. - Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ANYONE CAN GROW The Improved Countess of Lonsdale (Dahlia) This is by far the most handsome and useful Dahlia of the Cactus type introduced to date. The flowers aie large and the color is intense crimson scarlet, lighting up beautiful y at night. The flowers are borne on tali, stiff, erect stems and their profusion is extraordinary. Among the many Dahlia blooms shipped into the New York Wholesale Market none are more popular with the retail Florist than the IMPROVED COUNTESS OF LONS- DALE. Strong divided field-grown roots. ^ ^ t? y(> \f ■>!? ■•HI ^ PRICE, SIX FOR $1.00, $1.75 PER DOZEN, $12. GO PER (CO ARTHUR T. BODDiNGTON, Seedsman, 342 West 14th Street, New York City. N. Y. Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. 500.000 COLEUS I Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash » Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can Q deiiver at once or wiil booli orders for Marcli and Aprii delivery. 9 H. IV. EATOIV, = = South Sudbury, Mass. | oseeeeesosoeoeeoosesssessoeosoesoooeoseoeseosssseecsssseeeesesesessssosoeseseeeee < 2,000 CLECHOMA German Ivy and Double Yellow Nasturtiums, 2i inuli pots $'2.00 per hundred, yood stocky strong plants. COHANZIE CARNATION CO. ^EW LONDON, CONN. MenttoD The Florlata* Exchange when writing. Mammoth Ku^nots Strain ulant flowered, fancy colors. atronK l>lftntB. wintered in c^M frames $3 00 per 1000. 50c. per 100. Sweet AVlIliaiu strong Clnmps, double and Bin<;le mixed $3.00 per 100. Cash, please. SHELLROAD fiREEN HOUSES. GRANGE. BALTO. MD. Uentlon The l>MurlHts* Bxcbuoge when wrltlug. CINARARIAS IN BUD AND BLOOM. Mlchell's Prize Strain, 6 and 7 inch pots,$2.('0 and $3.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, full bloom, 6 inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Primula Ob- conlca. full bloom 4 inch puts, ?5.00 per 100. Paris l>ai8ie«, while,* Inch pots. »1.00 per doz. Paris Uaiwies. white, tf inch pots, $2 50 per doz. Spiraea Gladstone and Compacta.S inch pots, each &0o.,7&c. Hyacinths, first eizA bulbs, 4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100. IIyaIiniatnre, In pans, each. 25c.. 50c. ^'on 8Ion I>aflodf 1a, double mixed, 2 to 3 bulbs in a 4 Inch pot, $1.50 to $2.00. per doz. Geraniums, mixed. 4 inch pot, $6.00 per 100 Pfllergonlums, mixed. 5 Inch pots, $1.00per doz. Petunias- double. 2'^ trch pots, $2,0O per 100. Petunias, Star and Single Oiant and Rose Fringed $1.50 per 100. Ageratum Blue Perfec- tion, 2H inch pote. S2.00 per 100. Giant Snap- dragon, S'j" inch pots, $1.60 I'er 100. J. S. BLOOM RIegelsvJIle, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 5000 EASTER LILIES Fine foliagf. Ten cents per bud or flower. State if wanted \vith or without pots. Cash with order. CHRISTIAN DEHN 178-80 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, N. Y. MentioD The FIorlstB' Eichaoge when wrltipg. C0LEIJ8 VCRSCriAFrELTII liiiiv^t assortment And GOLDEN BEDDER, of mi.ved at Tiuc, per bKi D. H. RUTHRAUFF. SENECA FALLS. NEW YORK 374 The Plorist-s' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medinin ol Intercbande for noriits, Narserymeii Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Poet OOce as Second Class Matter PnbUstied KVERT SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NFIA/ YORK Telephone 376S John. 1'^ C. ¥¥ T W n rv. CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La Salle Avenue. ILIjUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label Indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half inch. 75c.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-inch $1.25. special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, show- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. S. A. F. O. H. Flower Show. The following notice is being distributed by the members of the committee on guarantee fund, in connection with the proposed exhibition of the S. A. F. O. H. The committee consists of J. C. Vaughan, chair- man, E. G. Hill, Robert Craig, A. Herrington, F. R. Pierson. .\lbert M. Herr, W. J. Stewart, Peter Fisher, Alex. Moiitgoinery and W. H. Elliott. The National Flower Show, proposed at the S. A. F. meeting in Washington, has been carefully considered by your Board of Directors for the Spring of 1907. The conclusions reached are as follows: 1. It is proposed to engage a manager of proven ability for this show, and appoint to act with him three or more members of the Board of Directors as a Finance Committee who shall authorize all ex- penditures. 2. Your directors recommend that the society con- tribute not less than $1,000 to the expenses of such an exhibition. 3. We recommend that this show be held In such city where active interest is taken, or in a very cen- tral part of the country. 4. The preliminary premium list will be prepared within a few weeks. 5. The leading commercial plantsmen and florists should be asked now to complete the proposed guaran- tee fund. 6. If the guarantee fund is completed as proposed the Board of Directors will proceed to carry forward the arrangements for the show, hut unless this is done and national interest thereby indicated the Board will not feel justfied in going forward with the work. Adopted bv the Board: Dayton, Ohio, March 7, 1906. W. J. STEWART, WM. F. KASTING, Secretary. President. The list of guarantors to March 1, 1906, includes the following: W. H. Elliott $100 W. Atlee Burpee $100 Benjamin Hammond. 100 Wm. P. Kasting 100 E. G. Hill 100 Kroeschell Bros 100 Alex. Montgomery... 100 Geo. M. Kellogg 100 Peter Fisher 100 John C. Moninger Co. 100 American Florists Co. 100 J. F. Sullivan 100 J. A. Valentine 100 P. Henderson & Co... 100 J. R. Freeman 100 Julius Rohers Co.... 100 Patrick Welch 100 C. W. Ward ... 100 John A. Evans 100 Burnham-Hitchln|ffe- S. S. Skidelsky 100 Pierson Co 100 Bertermann Bros 100 Hess & Swaboda 60 Lewis Ullrich 100 Alex. Guttman 50 H. B. Beatty 100 Wm. K. Harris 50 Philip Breitmeyer 100 Elmer D. Smith 60 Vaughan's Seed Store 100 Foley Mfg. Co 60 E. A. Mosely 100 J. P. Wilcox 50 John Westcott 100 John -F. Cowell ' 60 Florists' Exchange... 100 Lager & Hurrell 60 Horticulture 100 W. W. Edgar 60 G. Lorenz 100 A. Herrington 60 Florists- Review 100 C. T. Guenther 60 F. R. Pierson 100 John Burton 50 DalUedouze Bros 100 John N. May 60 THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HORTICULTURE has begun its propaganda of garden instruction with a timely article on sowing flower seeds. The matter Is written in a popular Btyle. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Department of Plant Registration. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., submit for registration Canna Dr. Wm. Saunders (BrandjTvineXMt. Etna) previously No. 1504; flow- ers bright scarlet, large size and firm texture; foli- age bronze tinted, shaded amber red. It is self cleaning; early and continuous bloomer; flowers often 5 to 6 inches across. Canna Ottawa, formerly No. 2060. Flowers of bright carmine; stems 7 to 7'^ feet high; green foli- age 5 Vz feet : flowers 5 to 6 inches across. W. J. .STEWART, Secretary. Meeting of Board of Directors. The executive board met in annual session at Day- ton, O., on March 5. 6 and 7. Extending over three days, the meeting was a very industrious one, and many subjects of vital interest to the society were debated at much length. All the members were present except Treasurer Beatty, who sent a tele- gram regretting inability to attend. Messrs. B. G. Hill and John A. Evans, of Richmond, Ind.; George Asmu.s, of Chicago, and most of the local florists of Dayton were present during a portion of the de- liberations of the board. Among the matters of general interest on which action was taken were the two exhibition projects — one an outdoor exhibition in connection with the convention at Dayton, in August, 1906, and the other the national flower show approved at the convention in Washington last August, and now proposed for the Spring of 1907. The scope of the outdoor exhibition comprises groups of conifers, also deciduous trees and shrubs, on Ih grounds adjoining the pavilion in the County Fair Grounds, where the sessions of the convention are to be held, also beds of cannas, asters, geraniums, dahlias, etc., and hardy herbaceous plants, including novelties, all to be provided for in a special reserva- tion favorably located in the Fair Grounds. The result of the discussion of the proposed na- tional flower show was a resolution to have the original committee continue the work of securing a guarantee fund of $10,000 as a preliminary to the further continuance of the preparations, and to have a competent committee prepare a draft of proposed prize schedule. The question of location of the ex- hibition was left open. The program for the sessions at Dayton provides for the following: Opening session at 2 p. m. on Tuesday, August 21. President's reception in the evening. Essays and discussions at the forenoon sessions of Wednesday and Thurday on Recent Improvement in Retailers' Methods of Of- fering Flowers, The Ideal Private Gardener and His Work, Teaching Horticulture in the Public Schools; The Best Method of Marketing the Product of the Wholesale Plant and Flower Growers. This will come in the form of prize essays, for which President Kasting offers prizes of $20, $15 and $10. On the Wednesday evening an illustrated lecture on some subject connected with outdoor planting. On Thursday evening a general discussion on the proposed National Flower Show. On Wednesday afternoon the bowling events, un- der the management of the sports committee, George Asmus, of Chicago, chairman. Thursday afternoon is reserved as Exhibitors' Day, and no other business or entertainment will be per- mitted on that afternoon. Friday will be given to the Dayton Florists' Club for such use as they may decide upon. The exhibition rules were amended so that the trade exhibition shall remain open continuously throughout the sessions unless it is found to inter- fere with the meetings, in which case the president may direct its temporary closing. Favorable action was taken providing for co- operation in the matter of parcels post improvement as advocated by the Postal Progress League; and in the campaign to secure a discontinuance of free seed distribution by the Department of Agriculture. A committee was appointed to confer with the authorities of the Agricultural Colleges and secure if possible better facilities for horticultural education for young men, and to provide for a series of prac- tical lectures by competent representatives of the horticultural profession. Action was taken under the instructions given by the society at Washington last year to provide a badge book and corresponding numbered badges for the use of members at Dayton on a plan similar to that in use by the Nurserymen's Association. Amendments to the by-laws relative to the method of electing offlcers at the annual meeting were draft- ed and will be presented for consideration in due time as provided in the by-laws. The secretary was instructed to offer free exhibi- tion space to those wishing to display bulbs of sorts not yet grown in this country in commercial quan- tities. The usual appropriations for medals to be awarded through other societies during the coming year were made, inclusive of one bronze medal to be awarded through Vice-President Altick to the public school children of Dayton. It was voted as the sense of this board that In all future conventions after that to be held In Day- ton the net proceeds from the trade exhibition be divided equally between the national and the local organization and not turned over entirely to the local organization as lias been customary heretofore. A telegram was sent as follows; "Hon. W., W. Cocks, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. The directors of the S. A. F. now in executive session Hotel Beckel, Dayton, Ohio, note your motion in House Committee on Agriculture and congratulate you on successful stand you have made against the free seed distribution. Can any of us help you by coming to Washington? EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE." At a later hour the following reply was received: "Washington, D. C, March 5, 1906. Executive Committee American Florists, Hotel Beckel, Dayton, Ohio. Message received. Would be pleased to see any or all your committee. Arouse public sentiment through country is best plan: your approval appreciated. WILLIAM W. COCKS." The committee on final resolutions presented the following, signed by Theo. Wirth and E. V. Hallock and same was adopted by a unanimous vote: We, the members of the Executive Committee of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horti- culturists in meeting assembled, wish to state that we consider the selection of Dayton, Ohio, by the so- ciety as the next meeting place for the convention a most fortunate inspiration. Any member who had any misgivings on this score has had them entirely dis- pelled, and in place of doubt has become enthusiastic as to the successful outcome of this convention. A convention hall of ample size to accommodate all trade exhibits, and to display them to better advantage than ever before, has been secured; a circular building on high ground, with large windows, nine blocks from the center of town, insuring delightful conditions at all times: surrounding ground taat will display the out- door exhibition to great eltect. We feel that every one will hereafter regret if the necessity arises to abandon this interesting outdoor feature in the future. Dayton, located in the center of the Middle West, is a revelation to many of the Eastern and Western members. Surrounded by one of the richest and most beautiful sections of country in the entire United States, agriculture, pomology, horticulture, civic and home adornment are carried to as high a place as anywhere in the world. The deliberations of this body were most ably and efficiently presided over by our new president, William F. Kasting, and the energy and good judgment he has shown in these proceedings will insure an interesting and successful convention. The committee extend their thanks to the two resi- dent members, Messrs. Ritter and Altick, for their energy and kindness during the session of this com- mittee. It also wishes to express its appreciation for the kindness and goodwill shown them by Mr. Patterson, whose offers to help will make the convention a great success; we are sure it will be highly appreciated by the society next August, and whose support will insure our next convention to become the banner convention in the history of the association. The committee also wishes to extend to the local florists Its thanks for their interest and hospitality, shown towards them and the coming convention. We feel gratified that they agree with us that our national organization is not furthering the interests of the commercial side of our profession alone, but it is the means of promoting the florists', gardeners' and horti- culturists' interests in general, and that in coming to Dayton we can be of as much help to them, as they so kindly offer to be to us. Finally, the committee wishes to thank the business men and florists of Dayton, who so delightfully enter- tained them. The perfectly harmonious deliberations of this body, and the extreme good feeling engendered is highly gratifying to your committee. WILLIAM J. STEWART. Secretary. National Council of Horticulture. Acting upon a request from the landscape designer of the Jamestown Exposition for advice and co-opera- tion, the National Council of Horticulture, at its last meeting, designated different committees tor this pur- pose. These committees have since been approved by Warren H. Manning, landscape designer of the exposi- tion. The members are as follows: CLASSIFICATION — Professor L. R. Taft, Agricul- tural College, Mich; Professor S. B. Green, St. An- thony Park, Minn. AWARDS — L. A. Goodman, 4000 Warwick BI., Kansas City, Mo.; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE — Professor W. W. Tracy, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. ; J. H. Dayton, Painesville, Ohio. PREPARATION OF CALL FOR NATIONAL CONGRESS — H. C. Irish. Missouri Botanical Gar- den, St. Louis, Mo.; J. C. Vaughan, 84 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES — Philip Breitmeyer, L. R. Taft, W. W. Tracy, L. A. Goodman. " BOOKS RECEIVED. SELECT ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS FOR AMA- TEUR GROWERS.— By John Eraser, Editor of Gar- dening World, London, England. Published by Maclaren & Sons, London. Price, l%d. Paper cover 32pp. This is the second of a series of useful handbooks on gardening subjects, issued by "The Gardening World." The first one dealt with the subject of the "Fifty Best Roses for Amateurs," with cultural di- rections. Mr. Eraser is thoroughly conversant with gardening in all its phases, and he treats his topics in a masterful and practical manner. The booklet is illustrated, and the whole series, of which Dahlias will form the next part, should do much to create in- creased Interest and enthusiasm In gardening gener- ally. March 34. 1!»06 The Plorists' Hxchange 375 OUR READERS' VIEWS IWIiole.sotne disciis.slotis itn auhjecls that iDteref^t, Cob^ tribntlons to this eolumn are always welcome. — Ed.] Corrections. Editor Florists* Exchange: I wish to call your attention to some few minor mistakes in my article page 333: Paragraph 3, ninth line "66 feet" should be 60 feet. Paragraph 3, tenth line, "from 120 to 212" should be 220 de- grees. Paragraph 5, sixth line, "at this end" should read "at near end." A. T. HOYT. Ilex Crenata. Editor Florists' Exchange: We have received an order from Holland, and one from California through our advertisment in your recent issue. This hedge plant is all the rage in Japan. A few years ago I had the pleasure of visit- ing Japan and the most raagnlflcent thing I saw was Ilex crenata — as tar as the eye could reach a beauti- ful mass of living green all along the highways and around their homes. When trimmed properly it gives the best effect. On our return home we made up our minds that we would boom Ilex crenata, and we have back of us to-day 250,000 plants. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. Heating. Editor Florists' Exchange: I observe in your issue of February 2 4, under the head of heating, L. C. H. claims he cannot go deep enough with his boiler pit. Let him make a blind ditch around the proposed pit. Dig to the clay; fill the ditch with hard-heads; put some brush on the stone and dirt on the top of that; then dig a cistern at some convenient spot, brick it up; build a filter of brick in the cistern, and connect the blind ditch with same. This will give him water for his green- house and do away with the trouble. For further information refer inquirer to me. R. MARSHALL. Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Originating New. Peonies in America. Editor Florists' Exchange: We are inclined to think that they can do things better in Europe than in America; if we cannot put that word "imported" on our plants they are of no account. We are glad that American growers are waking up to the fact that they can originate new varieties here as well as anywhere. Just think what splendid results have followed our efforts at home Some of Richardson's seedlings challenge the best im- ported ones. For years I have raised Terry's seedlings by the side of Kelway's; they are fully equal in beauty and far surpass them in vigor, robustness and blooming qualities. Rosenfeld has had phenomenal success; Floral Treasure and Golden Harvest stand well to the front, and he has seedlings now under way that will astonish Hower lovers. W. B. Whit- tier, of South Harrington. Mass., writes me that he has some very fine seedlings of his own raising. George Hollis, of South Weymouth. Mass., has pro- duced some glorious ones, with thousands yet to be heard from. The writer, impressed with the possibilities of this work, has planted fifty pounds of seed and is greeted with surprises of beauty each year. It takes time, but the process is easy. You can pollenize by hand, or you can let the bees do the work, which, I think, is just as well. A field of peonies makes a grand bee pasture; without design thev bring the highest skill to work; thev seem to gather a tint from one flower and a color from that, and contrive to pick up some delicate penciling and tracery here and there. And, too, in a thousand flowers you have a marvelous va- riety with no two exactly alike. There never was a poor peony: it is good, better, best; and about one in a thousand will stand at the front, worthy of a name and a place. It takes years. I know, to find out what you are doing; but then it pays to wait. The work is so simple a child can do it. Pick the seeds just as they begin to turn brown and plant im- mediately and many will come up the next Spring. If you wait until they are thoroughly dry, by no pro- cess can you make them come up in less than two years, and sometimes they will lie dormant three or four years. Peony growing never can be a mere fad. Not till the rose and carnation have passed away will the peony lose its place with the lovers of flowers. York, Neb. C. S. HARRISON. Our Spring Number. The advertisements contained in this week's issue are, we think, thoroughly representative of the var- ied interests which The Florists' Exchange seeks to further and promote, besides reflecting the healthy, optimistic tone pervading business circles generally throughout the country. The liberal patronage be- stowed is to us clear evidence that our advertiser.^ continue to have unbounded faith in The Florists' Exchange as a business bringer, and rightly so. The offerings of the best firms in the country are pre- sented in this number; and while thanking our friends tor this further token of their confidence and support, we bespeak for them that full share of the business agoing to which their enterprise deservedly entitles them. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. HOW to' GROW ASTERS: A Manual on Asters, their Culture and Care. Published by James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. The publishers give as the reason for the ap- pearance of this serviceable, practical little treatise, the fact that they have received numerous inquiries from florists and growers, asking for just such information as is now provided, owing, probably, to a "lamentable lack of literature on the subject." The booklet deals with soils, sowing the seed under glass, sowing outdoors, transplanting, cultivating, etc. The following advice is given: "In discussing the treatment of aster diseases the first and fundamental rule is to destroy all plants in which disease appears. Even dead plants should not be allowed to remain in the field where aster plants are growing, because of the danger of Infec- tion and contagion." For keeping the brown fly in check the use of tobacco dust or insect powder is recommended. No known remedy has been found for stem rot; plants whicli show any sign of rot should be uprooted and burned. Hand picking is the remedy for the aster beetle. For blight or "yellows," timely spraying with copper fungicide has proven valuable. "This should be done before the fungus makes its appear- ance, and during the season at intervals of a week The l,ate F. W. Hitter. {See Obituary March 10, Issue.) cr ten days. Ammoniacal Carbonate of Copper is [irobably the best for this, as Bordeaux Mixture dis- colors the foliage and flowers." Rotation of crops is recommended tor the best well doing of the plants. Plants started in greenhouses are apparent- ly not as hardy and sturdy as plants started out-of- doors. Moreover, plants which have been thorough- ly cultivated and kept free from weeds, and which are planted far enough apart to allow the sun to reach the plants easily, will have a tendency to be- come stronger and healthier than plants less care- fully nurtured." Some good advice Is furnished concerning aster seed; and the following varieties are recommended: Extra early — Vick's Snowdrift, Vick's Queen of the Earlies, Queen of the Market, Hohenzollern. Early — Vick's Mikado, Empress Frederick, Vick's Lavender Gem. Medium Early — Giant Comet, Ostrich Plume. Medium — Vick's Imperial, Daybreak, Purity, Vic- toria. Medium Late — Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered, Truffaut's Peony-flower. Late — Vick's Violet King. Vick's Branching. 0 f #t)ituarg ) Adam Reis. Adam Reis, a well-known florist of Union Hill, N. J., died Tuesday, March 13, after an illness of four months. Mr Reis was born in Germany 68 years ago, and came to this country in 1867. In 1873 he started in business in West Hobokf;n, and after six years moved to Union Hill, where he conducted a whole- sale and retail business. He leaves a widow and four children — one son and three daughters. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR: These are trying times on an old fellow, and the variable weather Is hard on rheuma- tics, hence my enforced silence. I have, however, been able to keep tabs on the trade doings. Includ- ing the visitations of the stork and other absorbing topics as these are duly chronicled by your news gatherers and tho.se of your various contemporaries. One subject in which I have been particularly In- terested of late has been the great to-do gotten up by one of your now numerous fellow-workers In the horticultural field about securing a "home" for aged and indigent gardeners. The proposition has, I ob- serve, received the favorable endorsement of the Boston periodical, which may or may not be a proof of its worthiness. Speaking from an antiquated standpoint, the word "home," as applied in the present sense. Is always repugnant to me. It reflects three important things: lack of filial affection, improvidence, and worthless- ness. Whenever I hear of an aged pair, who have reared a family, being sent to a "home," my heart is grieved, and I reflect on the inhumanity of the children, if any are left, who permit of this awful consignment of their needy parents in their declin- ing years. If a gardener, unmarried, has to await the last call to that Eden of which we read, in a "home," it strikes me that something has been wrong with his economy in his youthful days. If he is sick, a hospital and not a "home" is the place for him; and if he has reached the stage of de- crepitude and has not provided against the pro- verbial rainy day, he doesn't deserve a "home," of this character, but one generally doled out to those of his class. The capable gardener, married or single, is seldom without the opportunity of being self-supporting even to the end of his days; when you find it otherwise, you can generally trace that condition to incapability or worthlessness. You cannot dissociate a "home" from charity, and that is a word and a gift that every gardener worthy of the name resents. Besides, "homes" are at best but cheerless institutions; in sad contrast to the domicile, "be it ever so humble," wherein dwells love, and every blessing that from it proceeds. I can see the utility of "homes" for certain classes of unfortunates, but for a man who has borne the ancient and honorable title of gardener, and is worthy of it, never. An institution of this kind, even in prospective, would, it seems to me, tend to swell the already large army of undesirables in the gardening profession, making the improvident ones still more shiftless, and altogether leading up to the injury rather than to the betterment of the noblest calling on God's footstool, in which only manly men, which includes capability, frugality, prudence, and self respect, should act a part. I would just close these views of mine on this subject with a quotation from a real poet: "To catch Dame Fortune's golden smile Assiduous wait upon her. And gather gear by every wile That's justified by honor. Not to hide it in a hedge. Nor for a train attendant; But for the glorious privilege Of being independent." , ,, „ , And the "independent" gardener, horticultural poet, or even the poor newspaper scribe, need never go to a "home." Recently in conversation with a prominent mem- ber of the New York Florists' Club he commented upon the large accessions being made to the mem- bership list, instancing the fact, that since the New Year nearly a score of new members had been added. This is a great tribute, surely, to the worth of the organization, as well as to the activity of the men composing the club, through whose efforts the addi- tional members are largely secured. The same gen- tleman as demonstrating the cosmopolitan charac- ter of the men now engaged in the business, men- tioned that among the different nationalities repre- sented in the club nowadays there were American, Canadian, English. Scotch. Irish, French, Swiss, Swedish Dutch, German. Greek. Russian, Polish, Hungarian. Austrian. Syrian, Jewish, Japanese, and one representative of Oom Paul's country. There is a probability of Italian, Turk and Chinaman also being enumerated in the list before long— and, probably, the negro. And, strange to remark, t is said the proceedings are conducted in plain English with an occasional whiff of the Scotch and Irish accent thrown in. In looking over the trade paper reports of the recent Boston convention of the American Carna- tion Society I notice that my friend John Blrnle was among those present. I J^s disappointed to find that the gentleman named failed to se ze the golden opportunity then presented of discussing his pet problem of the handling of cut carnation flow- ers by the commission men, especially as the sub- ject was up before the society, and John had publicly and positively asserted that it was a matter the Car- nation Society should take up and try to remedy. I presume his vaunted bravery only asserts Itself lo- cally and deserts him when he goes abroad. Or It may take more courage to stand up in open meeting and air one's views than it does to sit quietly In one's chamber and leisurely indite them, at the same time signing one's own name to the epistle. It would be Interesting to learn why the worthy Scot sat silent when a matter of such vital ^™P°" was being considered. _ _ ''"'^' 376 The Plorist-s' Exchansre CARNATIONS The Carnation. (Paper read be/ore the Mortis County Gardeners and Flor- ists' Society. March H, 1906, by A. H. Seeker.) The carnation, as it is to-day has proved itself a - public necessity, and as such should be handled and treated accordingly. That it has rapidly gained its popularity and is the equal, or shall I say the more successful rival of its fair competitor, the rose, is - due largely to the fact of its keeping qualities, fra- grance and adaptibility: for it is found first in the expensive social function and foremost in the work- ing man's home. The carnation, as I remember it ten years ago, to the present day production, has made rapid strides ahead, and although Mr. Ward may claim a thou- -sand years for each added inch, the last one seems to have appeared in considerably less time than that. What a contrast we find between Portia and Robert Craig or Victory: Daybreak and Enchantress; Lizzie McGowan and Lady Bountiful or Queen! Yet even these old favorites are not to be despised, for they had in them the blood with which the hybrid- izers have been able to produce the present day wonders. Grading Carnation Flowers. In looking over an e.xhibition of new carnations and noting the difference of the various kinds, I have often thought the growers will one day be grad- ing the carnation, as the rose, into fancy, first, stan- dard, and common classes. The fancy class will em- brace all those productions known as novelties, among which might be mentioned. Aristocrat, Helen M. Gould, Winsor, Robert Craig, Alma Ward, and a few we have with us of less recent introduction. The This fact is very noticeable especially to one con- tinually working among the variety, and wherever the plants are handicapped for want of heat, there we find the less flowers. This defect can be seen to perfection in the house just mentioned where one end is always four degrees warmer than the other, besides being subject to drafts when going in and oiit, the house being apart from the others, causing the plants to be backward all Winter: while at the warmer end no trouble is had to produce fancy flow- ers, long stems and clean foliage. Enchantress and its sports, the various Lawsons, Governor Roosevelt, Queen and Harlowarden, are all varieties which can be depended upon to produce good marketable flowers and if handled right, can be brought to a successful paying investment. I should advise the average commercial grower not to go too heavily into the newer varieties until by due trial and observation, he feels himself capable of handling same, as it is best to try first and succeed after. Ttie Question of Soil. The question of soil is a serious one for the major- ity of growers, and very often considerable outlay is necessary for the procuring of the right kind. What is the right kind? Each grower seems to have his own idea about that, as one successful man located near Buffalo, with an area of 20,000 feet of glass, has used the same soil continually for the past seven years, mixed, of course, with manure and fer- tilizers. If I could procure discarded rose soil, thoroughly mix this up outside with lime, bone meal or cow manure, proportionately, I venture to say that no bother would be had to produce good flowers, providing good care and treatment were given the plants. Planting in ttie Benches. In the matter of planting the different varieties in the benches I have been most successful using and while I have learned something, the knowledge has been derived after losses which could have been avoided. When the operation of trimming the cut- tings commences, take the time to give careful in- structions to the uninitiated — yes, and to some of the so-called "experienced" — not to destroy the outer skin or bark at the base of the slip, thus exposing to the water and air the soft pith which has no power to withstand the elements, consequently after four or five days these cuttings have rotted. In putting cuttings in the sand, too, the same care should be given to see that the bottom of each cut- ting rests firmly on the sand. This fact is the reason why so many cuttings look dry at the top, yet when pulled out, the part in the sand was all rigiit. "How is that?" you ask. For the rea.son, that when insert- ing them in the sand the cut was so -deep that many short cuttings did not reach the bottom and when watered in, were left hanging, held up by the sand which closed the cut. Now, unless these two — the bottom of the cutting and the sand — come directly in contact with each other, the capillary action is unable to commence its work, and as the action, which is all on the side of the plant, is riot a magnet to draw the moisture up, the result is apparent in a dry cutting. The Split Carnation. The split carnation is a topic, to which one might perhaps, be able to devote an entire paper, so that here I might say the two greatest causes are; too sudden changes in temperature and lack of sun- shine. The first can be avoided by constant attention to ventilators and boilers, so that in cold bright days of Midwinter, when the fires are low, care should be taken to have the pipes hot enough to let the tem- perature drop easy, as the sun departs. The latter cause can be helped somewhat by giving all the air possible, consistent, of course, with common sense, so that the plants maybecome strong: also in Photo taken September 17. VJOr,. Eight Weeks After Plauting. Photographed October 17, 1905. November 17. Thanksgiving Crop. December 17, Christmas Crop. CARNATION MELODY DAYBREAK SPORT FROM MRS. T. W. I,AWSON. Growers, W. D. Hill Floral Company, Streator, 111. first class will include Enchantress, Harlowarden, Prosperity. Cardinal, etc.; the standard class will comprise the various Lawsons, Queen, Peru, Gover- nor Roosevelt, Fair Maid, etc., while the common class will take in what are left, and these are usually grown more for profusion of bloom than for stem and size, among which we might include Glacier, Genevieve Lord, Mrs. Prances Joost, and Floriana. A stimulus might be given the grower, where, if he is able to produce as good flowers from varieties of one class to equal those varieties of the next class, the price paid for flowers should be the same. Cultivation of Various Grades. The cultivation of the various grades, too, will need to be looked closely into and require the best use of all the judgment and common sense the grow- er may have. In the fancy class, we have a type of flower which can be truly likened to the race horse, and as surely as we strive for a higher ideal and try to improve on the existing improvements, so will the treament of same require to be given accordingly. But, as the majority of us are dealing with present day varieties, and not with what is to follow, per- haps a few remarks about those grown and proved successful may not be amiss. It is easy to select those kinds which meet with popular approval among the growers; not because of their color or fra- ■ grance, but because the grower is able to adapt him- self readily to the requirements of his stock. If this Is not so, how is it that one variety does so well with one and shows up so poorly with anothe»^ Is it climatic conditions or treatment that brings Cardinal to the fancy class in Canada, while in our own neighborhood it is almost useless? Yet I fail to find one man who is complaining of Enchantress or Mrs. Lawson. The same can be said of Prosperity, in the first class, and although now beginning to age, I do not doubt this variety can be brought to pay for its keep. Having had to do with a house of this kind the present season, I must say that results are more than satisfactory; and I believe that, with early propa- gated cuttings and grown from them until benching in July in pots, success may be had. I find, too, that it is a little on the race horse type, a trifle stubborn and needs the "jollying" which a little extra heat may give it, to bring it along. nine inches between the rows and seven inches in the row. This applies, of course, to medium sized plants and to those which grow compact, and most of them can be made to do so by the usual method of wire and string support. One point I must strongly bring before you and that is, that in planting the.se dis- tances apart, careful watch will have to be kept for red spider and to the beginner in carnation growing I would advise planting a little further apart each way. Feeding. During the growing season, care should be exer- cised in feeding, as some varieties require consider- ably more than others, and if overdone — well, it can't be undone. As to what is considered the best way of feeding the plants, is a matter of conjecture, but I would recommend the frequent application of bone meal, as it can be handled far more easily and is cleaner than manure. The one advantage I find this method has over manurial waterings, is because each plant gets its own share and can absorb the nourishment at leisure, while a heavy douche given at least once a week with manure water besides oc- casional clear waterings between times, has a ten- dancy to keep a good many plants too wet, as I have yet to find the greenhouse so situated, that all the plants are ready for water at the same time. Consequently if you are soaking the plants that are wet, with your weekly feed, the result is soon appar- ent, as the benches will be empty. I would not in any way despise top dressing of cow or other man- ure, and consider it a decided advantage in giving a change of diet; but as soon as the manure gets on the bench, your troubles commence with weeds, mites, sour soil and worms, and incidentally, I might mention stem-rot. Propagation. The past season has been a very poor one in re- gard to propagation, owing, no doubt, to the long spells of cloudy weather making the growth soft. But not all the blame can be laid to that alone, as in the matter of so much importance the question of experienced help arises, and this part of the work should be undertaken by an efficient man. During the last few years, it has been (perhaps I might say) my misfortune to have to deal with green help. the selection of stock for propagation, to select only the strongest and best cuttings, as this trouble of splitting, is, I believe, hereditary, and while some varieties will split, however good you treat them, we can keep down the percentage if we handle them correctly. The every day varieties I find do best in a night temperature of 54 degrees and in the day 68 degrees or 70 degrees when the sun shines. On cloudy days, air is given when the thermometer reaches 60 degrees according as the weather is bois- terous or calm. Cutting and Packing. The cutting and packing of the carnations for the market is work that should be done by experienced help, as upon this depends the success of your enter- prise. Try to arrange if possible to have all flowers in water at least twelve hours before shipping, and keep them in a cool place; and now that the warm days are approaching our flowers will be in a better saleable condition and last longer when the cu.stom- er purchases them, if we can find it convenient to cut them first thing every morning. We all know that stock shipped in is not handled with the best of care by express agents, so exercis- ing judgment in packing the same firmly in strong clean boxes, so that when jolted backward and for- ward, the neck of each flower will not be broken. Carnation Melody. Our illustrations are reproduced from photographs kindly sent us by the W. C. Hill Floral Company of Streator, III., and show two benches of Melody, the firm's Daybreak sport from Mrs. T. W. Lawson. -The pictures were taken at intervals of every four weeks from planting time until Christmas, and give a pretty fair idea of how steadily the variety produces. "This variety, like the rest of the Lawson family" (now a pretty large, healthy family), say the introducers, "comes into bloom earlier, produces longer stems and does not split five per cent, of the calyces. It origi- nated with us, has been grown on our place three years, and will be introduced to the trade commenc- ing in December of this year. We don't claim it as a rival of Enchantress; it is not such a large fancy bloom. It produces more flowers than that variety, and is a splendid keeper and shipper. The past sea- son we were unable to supply the demand for blooms." March 24, 1906 The Plorists* Exchange 377 Carnation Night at Madison, N. J. The meeting on March 14, of the Morris County Gardeners and Florists' Society was "carnation night." There was a large attendance including many visitors. A finer lot of carnations were never before staged at one time anywhere, and the society heartily thanlis the various exhibitors for their gen- erous responses. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. T., was represented by Wm. Ross. He put up four vases, one of Winsor and three vases of Variegated, Red. and White Lawson, all in fine form. Winsor got a certificate of merit, and the Lawsons honorable men- tion. Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, N. Y., showed Alma Ward, Elsa Struss and Robert Craig. The first two got each a certificate of merit; Craig had been certificated before and it bore out its previous repu- tation. F. Boulon & Son, Sea Cliff, N. T., showed Ijong Island Beauty — a real beauty — which received honorable mention. Patten & Company's Pink Pat- ten and Mikado suffered in transit. John E. Haines' namesake was here in its glory; it had been certi- ficated on a former occasion. Guttman & Weber's Victory also had been certificated; previous judg- ment fully upheld. H. Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md., sent Jessica, My Maryland and Mabelle. The first two had previous certification, which was fully main- tained: Mabelle got honorable mention. A. B. Davis's Red Sport was in great form, and interested the florists very much; they liked its shade. Award- ed honorable mention. R. Fischer had Abundance. The commercial florists discussed its qualities en- tirely to its advantage. Awarded a vote of thanks. The same e.xhibitor sent freesia Purity: awarded cer- tificate of merit. A. H. Seeker staged five vases of carnations, one each of Flamingo, Enchantress, Mrs. Lawson, Harlowarden and Prosperity. They were superb, and he was awarded a certificate of merit. They were grown for E. S. Toothe. R. Vince staged four vases, one each of Fiancee, Dorothy Whitney. Enchantress and a crimson seedling of decided merit. He received the "congratulations" of the judges, and was requested to tell, "how he did it" in reference to Fiancee. Mr. Vince's flowers were all fine, Fiancee particularly so: no split calyx or other defect. He , I'eceived a certificate of merit for a batch of this variety last Fall. He has faith in it yet, and will grow it largely this year. H. L. Hand had a grand vase of carnations in variety. A cultural certificate was awarded. Mr. Hand leaves April 1 for wider fields and made a little "good bye" address. Among those who have something up their sleeves, in the way of sports and seedlings are, Wm. Duck- ham, Wm. Thomas, R. Vince, H. L. Hand and Mar- shall Crissman. The essay of Mr. Seeker took up most of the time left. It was well received. A rising vote of thanks was given him. iVLr. Seeker invited questions which were freely asked and answered. Wm." Duckham is slated to lecture on April 10. The judges were M'. Duckham, A. Herrington and C. H. Totty. E. R. The Chrysanthemum for Exhibition Suckers and Side Shoots. Remove all suckers, or side shoots, as soon as formed; if left on they will only weaken the plants. This entails a lot of labor, but it will pay in the end. Go over the plants in the morning; the suckers are easier removed at that time. Ventilating, Syringing and Watering. After planting they must receive all the air possi- ble. Except in inclement weather leave the venti- lators and doors open at all times; and in dry, hot weather syringing niust be done very frequently — not heavy so that the water will run down and wet the bed, making it difficult to know whether the bed is wet or not. This will act as a preventive of red spider and other insects that thrive in a dry tem- perature; also it will counteract the excessive eva- poration going on from leaves in dry weather. When the bed shows signs of being dry. give a good, uni- form watering: never allow the soil to become bone dry, or. on the other hand, excessively wet. Water- ing is one of the most particular things to watch in chrysanthemum culture. If overwatered they will show signs of it in yellow, sickly looking foliage. In pot and box culture watering ought to be at- tended to two or three times a day, watering only those that are dry, using a can if the time permits. In bench culture the can is too tedious, and the hose has to be resorted to. As the nights grow cooler sprav early enough to allow the plants to dry off before night. If left wet fungous diseases will soon show. Should a wet spell come on and the atmosphere be heavy, use a little fire heat to purify the air, leaving the ventilators partially open. In the Fall, when the fires have to be kept all the time, damp down the floors to hold red spider in check: this will also counteract the bad effects of fire heat. Pot and Box Culture. If grown in pots or boxes, which is a very con- venient way, the boxes should be four or five feet long, holding about six plants, and 8 inches wide. Plant firmly and stake, using the same compost as for the benches. Plants do not dry out in boxes as quickly as in pots, and they are easily handled. They mu.st first be potted from thumb pots, or flats, to 3-inch, then 4 and 6-inch and into the flowering pots — 8-inch pot, one bloom; 9 and 10-inch pots, two blooms. The plants must never be allowed to become potbound: always shift as soon as they are well rooted, and keep them growing continually. The compost for 3 and 4-inch pots should be put through a coarse screen. Add to each bushel a four- inch potful of bone meal; also a 4-inch potful of good fertilizer, with a sprinkling of soot. This can be used for the 6-inch also, only do not chop the sod so fine, addin<' some pulverized sheep manure. For the final potting use the same as for the benches. Feeding the Plants. After the plants are eight or ten weeks in the pots or benches they will have exhausted the limited amount of plant food and have filled the space with roots. Then artificial feeding will liave to be resorted to. Watch the plants carefully, and one will soon be able to judge when to start feeding. JOHN MCNSON Orlgina'tor.of New Rose^ Miss Kate Moultou The leaves may be smaller and the stem may not appear so strong. Feeding can be applied in a liquid or solid form. If as a liquid use sheep, cow or horse manure; my preference being sheep. Steep in a barrel, or tank, in a bag. This will be too strong and will have to be diluted in water. Begin weak, say, when the liquid is of the color of weak coffee, and increase in strength. A top dressing of cow anure can be given, broken up about the size of a walnut; do not press it firmly. The end of August and September feeding must be attended to with the strictest care, varying the kind of food. Ichthe- mic guano, Thomp.son's manure, and Clay's fertilizer make a good change from barnyard manure. Nitrate of soda is a good stimulant, but it must be used care- fully— one pound in fifty gallons of water is safe. Also sulphate of ammonia in the same proportions. One must be his own judge how much feeding his plants can stand. Aim to have ripe wood and good foliage, and you can then feed safely. Never feed when the soil is bone dry; and give occasionally a good watering with clear water. If the leaves, on pressure, crack in your hand, you have reached the limit with feeding. Feed 'till the color shows. In the case of most varieties it is best to discontinue then; if continued it is apt to cause dampness. If dampness sets in remove all bad petals with a sharp scissors, put a light lime wash shading on the glass, or sprinkle sulphur on the pipes; this will check it generally. Taking the Buds. This is one thing that will require care and study. The crown bud is the best, unless it shows too early or is eaten out by some insect; we will then perforce have to resort to the terminal bud. All buds that show after August 10 are better to be taken. If not taken, the terminal will be too late, and, anyway, it will hardly open as full a flower as a crown. A bud can sometimes be retarded a week or more by allowing the laterals to remain on for a few days to carry oft the surplus sap, gradually removing them. Or leave one lateral on for seven or ten days. Specimens and Standards. In growing specimens or bush plants grow right along. Some require as large as 12-inch pots. After a plant has reached the height of four Inches, pinch out the center and allow three shoots to grow; after six inches more growth pinch again, and allow three to each again; stake out now to allow light and air to get to the center of the plants. Keep on pinching till July, and then stop to allow the growths to strengthen. About the end of July they will make a natural break. Allow three to each break to come again. Now is the time to train the plants. The circular wire frame is preferred by some, by others the willow stake. Whatever method is used, try to hide wire or stakes, giving the plants a graceful ap- pearance, letting the blooms be an inch or two apart. Standards are grown in the same way, with the exception that they are grown the required height first, three or six feet, and then pinched as for specimens. Feed well, as they have a number of growths to sustain. Six Inch Pots and Plants. If for G-inch pots, take cuttings from plants grown cool, cold frame plants preferred, May 15. Root in a shady corner; protect well from wilting: grow on as you would early ones, using the same compost as recommended for the 6-inch shift. Take buds at the end of August. If let go then, they will be too long. Choose the dwarf varieties: a plant two feet high, with a large bloom, is the point to aim at. Feed right along. Fumigate, or dust regularly for green fly, 'and syringe for red spider. Diseases and Remedies. Rust is a disease found on weak or overcrowded plants, or where the house is too moist at night Spray with liver of sulphur, one ounce in two gal- lons of water, hitting well under the leaf. Copper sulphate is also a good remedy. Leaf spot is also of a fungous nature: for it spray with Bordeaux mixture or sulphide of potassium, and avoid over- crowding. Mildew is easily stopped by direct appli- cation of sulphur to the plants or painted on the pipes. The Varieties for Special Purposes. Specimens and Standards. — Ivory, Mrs. Weeks John Shrimpton, Black Hawk, Tanariva, Louis Boeh- mer. Col, D. Appleton, Peter Kay, Georgiana Pitcher Six-Inch Pots. — Merza, Ben Wells. Nellie Pockett Mrs. J. A. Miller. Mutual Friend, J. H. Doyle w' Duckham. Mrs. Duckham, W. R. Church, Che'ltoni W. A. Etherington, Valerie Greenham, Lord Salis- bury, A. J. Balfour, and any other dwarfs. For Exhibition Blooms. — Merza, Guy Hamilton Ben Wells, Beatrice May, D. C. West, Timothy Eaton' Mrs. M. Plant, W. Duckham. Valerie Greenham w' A. Etherington, F. A. Cobbold. Leila Filkins Mrs' Thirkell, Col. D. Appleton, General Hutton, Cheltoni Mrs. Partridge, Glenview, W. R. Church, John Eraser F. S. Vallis, Mrs. W. Duckham, Harrison Dick, g! J. Brooks, Mary Ann Pockett, May Seddon, Mrs. Dunne, Chrysanthemiste Montigny, Donald McLeod Princess, Mrs. Swinburne, J. H. Silsbury. These comprise the best, but there are many other good ones that can be grown where large numbers of varieties are cultivated. In a few words, the best chance for success lies in careful attention to the wants of the plan in careful attention to the wants of the plants. Attend carefully to watering; keep insects in check; feed carefully, and attend to potting when necessary, allowing no checks. Watch these points, and you will be amply repaid for your labor. Jolin Munson. John Munson, Minneapolis. Minn., the originator of the new pink rose Miss Kate Moulton, has been very successful since coming to this country, in build- ing up an extensive wholesale business. He now has in the neighborhood of 125,000 square feet of glass, a large portion of which is devoted to the cultivation of his new rose. A short time ago Mr. Munson was working for others, but as he showed himself to be a man of great energy, it was not long before he established himself in his own plant. He has been in this country 12 years, coming from Sweden. He was for six years foreman of the houses owned by the Smith Floral Company, after which he started in for him- self. In addition to the new rose which he originated a few years ago. and for whicli he is experiencing .such a heavy demand, he has another variety, a white seedling crossed with the Bride, and has great promises of bringing out something very fine in a white rose in the near future. He is certainly de- serving of great credit, and while he now has the largest plant in this vicinity, he contemplates having four or five houses added to it this year. Minn. PAUL. 378 The Plorists' Exchansre CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE COLUMBUS, (O.) FLORISTS' CLUB on Tuesday evening last, held a special meeting, called by President Stevens who presided. This meeting was made necessary by the large number of calls for packets of flower and vegetable seeds, that the club has received from the pupils of the public schools. As previously explained, these are special one cent packets. There was an unusually large number of members present, together with some of the wives who are very much interested in this good work. P_ -^y ELBEREON (N. J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ?^TY — A meeting of this society was held on the 19th. The night was a very stormy one, and the at- tendance was small. Two visitors were present W. W. Kennedy, vice-president of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society and W. P. Ross, repre- senting F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. T. There have been some changes among the mem- bers this season. R. R. Hughes, who for the past two years was superintendent for the late J. A. Mc- Call, resigned his position a few weeks ago, has join- ed forces with a well known New York architect, and has launched into the landscape business. Mr'. Hughes was one of the most popular young men in this section, and he has the good wishes of all the craft. M. H. Oppenheim, Esq., who already owns one of the finest places in this colony — "Castle Wall." h3.s now taken over "Shadow Lawn," the Summer home of the late Mr. McCall. This is one of the finest places along the Atlantic seaboard, no expense having been spared on the landscape work. Wm. R. Kuhn and Percy Hicks. The premium list for the ninth annual exhibition of the society has been issued. Copies can be obtained from Secretary H A. Kettel. g, NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The fortnightly meeting of the Newport Horticul- tural Society was held Tuesday evening last. Presi- dent MacLellan occupied the chair. Four new mem- bers were admitted. The attraction announced for this meeting was an address on Jamaica by Dr. A. J. Anderson, who recently visited the Island. What, Dr. Anderson said, was needed on the island, iii addition to health seekers, was simply American money and plenty of it to develop the wonderful re- sources apparent in the soil, and this, in a measure, is being supplied by the -United Fruit Co. At present the growing of bananas is boomed and those in- terested financially are in a fair way to make a suc- cess of banana culture on a large scale and on scien- tific principles. A vote of thanks was given to the doctor for his address, which was listened to through- out with the closest attention. The most interesting of the proceedings at this meeting was a resolution pased unanimously against the free distribution of seeds by Congress. In the discussion following the introduction of this resolu- tion it became clear that the undivided opinion of the members of the society was unmistakably against any further waste of the public money on this free seed farce, and that the time was opportune for a decided stand to be made to stop the national nuis- ance. At the next meeting of the society it is expected that President Kenyon L. Butterfield, of the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts at Kingston will white. Assorted — J. D. Cockoroft, first; Wm. Eccles, Oyster Bay, second. Tea roses — Jas. Kiely, first. Double violets — H. T. & A. H. Funnell, first; Wm. O'Hara, second. Mig- nonette— George Ashworth, first. Specimen flow- ering plant — H. T. & A. H. Funnell, first, with speci- men azalea; Wm. O'Hara second, with Baby Ramb- ler rose. Special awards were given to R. Fischer, Great Neck, for his grand new freesia. Purity; to Robert Hillock for Spring flowers; and to George Ashworth for greenhouse vegetables. The judges were Wm. Donald and Walter Shaw. Among the visitors were Wm. F. Ross, representing F. R. Pierson Company; and Wm. Campbell, of Vaughan's Seed Store. There was a gratifyingly large attendance. A. H. FUNNELL, Secretary. NASSAU COUNTY (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular monthly meeting of this so- ciety was held at the usual place on the 7th inst., President Harrison in the chair. The attendance was large, making a record for such. Five new members were elected, and seven nominated to active member- ship, also two to honorary membership. The chief business was the drafting of a schedule for the com- ing Fall flower show. It is the earnest endeavor of the society to make this eshibition a thorough suc- cess. Some good prizes are already forthcoming. The silver cup by Mrs. Percy Chubb has been placed upon carnations calling for 50 flowers in six varie- ties (standard) arranged for effect. Generous gifts as prizes have also been given by Mr. and Mrs. Max- well, Glen Cove; Weeber & Don, Stumpp & Walter, New York; and Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Alexander Mackenzie staged a lovely table of carnations, a bunch of Princess of Wales violets, vase of roses, a beautiful pan of white hyacinths, pots of cyclamen. Primulas stellata and Forbesii, and a gorgeous collection of Primula obconica, all being exceedingly well grown and of beautiful col- ors; also some fine clusters of greenhouse tomato, Stirling Castle. S. J. Trepass staged an equally beautiful table of cut flowers, flowering and foliage plants. He had a fine vase of mixed carnations, also pots of cyclamen, cineraria. Primula obconica.. and a grand pan of yellow tulips. H. F. Myers had on his table some excellent carnations, a nice bush of white lilac in full flower, and some superb spikes of antirrhinum. H. Matz showed a well-grown pan of Asparagus Sprengerii; F. Mense a lovely bunch of Princess of Wales violets. The Mackenzie prize for the best flowering plant was won by T. Harrison, with a basket of begonia Gloire De Lorraine, which was the admiration of all present. S. J. Trepass' new seedling carnation Maxwellton, a grand white with Lawson blood, received the so- ciety's certificate of merit, scoring SlMs points. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., showed a vase of their new carnation, Winsor. JOHN P. JOHNSTON. Store of Samtiel Murray, Kansas City, Mo. Webb, formerly gardener to Colgate Hoyt, Esq., of Oyster Bay, L. L. has been engaged as Mr. Oppen- heim's superintendent on "Shadow Lawn." George Tait has been appointed superintendent to P. Leh- man, Esq., who is building a new place on Ocean avenue. W. H. WAITE, Secretary. THE MONMOUTH COUNTY (N. J.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY held its semi-monthly meeting, March 16. William Ritchie read a poem on "Straw- berry Forcing," and H. A. Kettel one on "Forcing Bulbs." A lively discussion followed. It »Vas de- cided to hold the ninth annual exhibition on October 31 and November 1. William Turner exhibited some fine Golden Gate roses, which .scored 90 points. The .same exhibitor showed some extra fine Lilium longi- florum, with four-foot stems, which scored 95 points. His peony-flowered pink tulips received SO points. W. W. Kennedy showed some very fine Keiserkroon tulips, which scored 90 points. H. A. Kettel exhibited some beautiful White Hawk tulips, which received 90 points. Due Van Thol, SO, and Pink Beauty, 75 points. The latter is a new tulip, and Mr. Kettel stated that he paid .$25 a hundred for .same; $25 a thousand would, in our opinion, have been a good price. His narcissus Empress were really grand; they scored 80 points. The judges of the evening were N. Butterbach, G. be present for the last time in the capacity of presi- dent of our State College; he goes to Amherst in July. At this meeting he will speak on "Co-opera- tion in Rural Progress." This lecture is asked for as an introduction in view of the fact that the an- nual meeting of the State League for Rural Pro- gress will be held in this city some time during the Summer. j_ jyj THE HUNTINGTON, (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY held its annual carnation exhibition on March 6 in the Trade School building. There was a good display of carnations of excellent quality; also of violets and Spring bulbous flowers. Awards were made as follows for carna- tions: Dark pink — H. T. & A. H. Funnell first, with Mrs. Lawson. Light pink — H. T. & A. H. Funnell first, with Enchantress; George Ashworth. second, same variety. White — George Ashworth first; Wm. O'Hara, second. Scarlet — Cottage Gardens Company first, with Robert Craig. Crimson — J. D. Cock- croft, Northport, first with seedling; Cottage Gar- dens Company, second, with seedllnc- H. T. & A. H. Funnell, third with Harlowarden. Any variety not disseminated — J. D. Cockcroft first, with seedling white; P. R. Pierson Company second, with Winsor; Cottage Gardens Company, third with seedling BOSTON GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' CLUB. — The meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club on Tuesday evening was in every way up to the standard of any of those held this season. Over a hundred members were present and eleven new members were elected, bringing the ntimber up to within only a few of the three hundred mark. A letter was read from John H. Dunlop, president of the American carnation Society, thanking the mem- bers of the club for the many courtesies extended the visitors to the Carnation Society's convention. It was announced that the club would hold a ban- quet on the evening of April 25. The committee reported favorably on starting a class of landscape gardening next Fall, and over thirty members signi- fied their willingness to attend the course. The speaker of the evening was David Lumsden who gave a very able paper on "Plants for the Eas- ter Trade." A spirited discussion followed. Mr. Craig advocated the growing of Lilium candidum instead of L. Harrisii, and said that they might be successfully grown providing the bulbs came from the north of France. Mr. Cameron said that more novelties should be grown; and Mr. Duncan pointed out the fact that the growers in the vicinity of New York were ahead of their Boston brethren in this line, and that the best novelties in plants seen in the stores here during the holiday seasons came from New York growers. Mr. Palmer did not seem to think that novelties would sell in Boston. Some discussion took place regarding the best boiler for general heating purposes, taken part in by Messrs. Uiffe, Montgomery and Elliott. On the exhibition tables were a well grown plant of Cattleya Trianse from James Cartwright, Newton, a vase of schizanthus from W. N. Craig arid blooms of Lath- yrus pubescens from Frederic Rea. J. W. DUNCAN. A Kansas City Flower Store. One of the neatest stor-es in this l^ustling western city is that of Samuel Murray, who. by the way, is also one of the most popular floi-ists among the many good fellows to be found in the town of suc- cessful flower shows. Our illustration represents an interior view of Mr. Murray's store, showing some magnificent Gloire de Lorraine begonias, in the cultivation of which he is a past master. March 24, 1906. The Florists' ExcHange 379 THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Dahlias. Propafrating either too early or too late Is often the first and principal cause of failure in the culture of dah- lias. Nearly all the newer varieties that are worth raising, grow amazing- ly fast after being once set agoing in any ordinary greenhouse. There is no holding; and if started but a week or two too soon the plants will grow up to an unmanageable height and size be- fore they can be sold or planted into the field. Not only this, but cuttings and seedlings started too early become too root-bound, even forming tubers in their pots, reouiring constant water- ing and watching, or necessitating the extra labor of repotting, staking and tying. Plants in that condition are not the right kind of stock either for plant- ing out or for shipping. On the other hand, if dahlias are started too late in the Spring, the product in flrst-class flowers during the Summer, as well as in fair sized, well-matured tubers in the Fall, will be unsatisfactory. While other causes, no doubt, have led to dis- appointing results here and there, the majority of all the failures is brought about by untimely propagation. In working up a stock of good dah- lias from cuttings the roots should be started into growth from March 15 to April 1 and cuttings should not go into the ."iand before March 25 or after April 15 The difference in varieties, or the condition of the weather in a season forward or lingering in the lap of a prolonged Winter, offer no weighty rea- son for any haste or delay in the propa- gation of dahlias, since they are not planted out before the first of June. The roots are started in a bench, or, if there is only a limited number of them, in boxes, planting them somewhat closely together in good, rich soil. Give them the fullest light and a tempera- ture of not lower than 56 degrees. Of the new growth put forth only the stoutest and brightest looking shoots should be taken for cuttings. Those that are thick-stemmed and sturdy, when not much over two inches long, are to be preferred to any much longer but long-jointed, weak-stemmed or, per- haps, deformed or of a yellowish color. Placed in a few inches of well firmed sand with but little bottom heat, afford- ed good care as to spraying, shading and ventilation, these cuttings will be ready for pots in from two to three weeks. A dahlia cutting, well calloused and beginning to emit roots, will make a better plant when potted up at this stage than when left longer in the sand. At any rate, they should be potted up before the roots gain considerable length and before top growth starts afresh. A cool, light and amply venti- lated house will be the place for them after that, with plenty of room between the plants. „ , After in this manner a sufficient sup- ply of good stock has been secured, the old roots, if not already divided, should then be cut up into as many tubers or pairs of tubers as there are eyes or shoots. A sharp and strong knife is necessary in properly dividing the hard-wooded neck or crown, around which the eyes or shoots cluster. The divisions may be potted up or heeled into the soil of a well-lighted bench, until they mav be safely planted into the field at about the middle of May. Geraniams. Good 3-inch geraniums, propagated in the Fall, stopped in time and showing a fine break, should now receive their last shift. The regular selling size is the 4-inch pot, but some In an excep- tionally good lot can always be found that would make excellent stock for the trade about Memorial Day, when such geraniums bring almost double the price of the regular bedding grade. It is not yet too late for the final pinch- ing in or cutting back of tall and lanky specimens, though this work should now be attended to without delay. A geranium that is root-bound is more in- clined to follow up a cutting In with a good, many-eyed break, than one just transplanted into new soli: and the stopping should therefore take place a week or ten days before repotting -rather than after or at the time of re- potting. On many places, where the long shift practice is considered plenty good enough for geraniums, much of the stock, even at this date, is still in the 2V.-inch pots; and not only this. It may be seen In batches here and there on the most out-of-the-way places, un- der and along the benches, everywhere where hardly anyhing else would live. Such stock should now be gone over, be cleaned and most of it repotted Into the 4-inch pot. If the stock is of an inferior class now, what will It be If not attended to until after Easter? No stock suffers so much under the pres- sure of Easter preparations and the consequent lack of room as geraniums. On the treatment afforded geraniums just at this season of the entire yearly culture depends whether or not they will be good, price-worthy, marketable stock in the Spring. The Christmas Solanums. This is the proper time to sow tlie seeds of Christmas peppers and Jeru- salem cherries. The former, also called celestial peppers, can easily be grown into sturdy, well-fruited bushes in 5 and 6-inch pots by next Christmas, while Jerusalem cherries, to become fine, nicely berried specimens, require the outdoor culture of at least two Summers, unless raised from cuttings — a method bv which a stock much in- ferior to weil-grown seedlings is ob- tained. The best nlants are raised un- der open field culture, but in potting them up in the Fall much of what has been gained thereby is lost either by careless handling during the operation, or faulty treatment immediately after- wards. All solanums suffer severely by being lifted from the open border, but where the soil is such that this can be done without running the risk of losing the greatest portion of the lower leaves field-grown plants will be found to be far ahead of any raised altogether in pots. The seeds are sown in flats, us- ing a good grade of everyday potting soil. In a rose house temperature they soon grow up to good sized seedlings, requiring 2y. or 3-inch pots in their first shift and a 4-Inch pot for the next. In this they should be allowed to be- come firmly established before plant- ing them out in the field, since plants in a thoroughly root-bound condition, when set out in the Spring, stand the lifting in the Fall much better than any not so compactly rooted. The value of celestial peppers is greatly en- hanced by frequent short shifts until the final size is reached, which, as may be seen every year, is usually a pot one or two sizes too large for the wants of the plant. Sweet Peas. There was a time, and that not so many years ago, when sweet peas as an outdoor Summer crop invariably were a complete success from one end of the season to the other whether sown early or late, in hea\-y or sandy soil. Anybody could grow sweet peas, and no matter where or how they were grown they never failed to just cover them- selves with immense crops of splendid flowers, keeping everybody busy pick- ing. Not so now. Thorough going preparation of the soil and high culture are required to bring about satisfactory results nowadays, to make sweet pea gniwing a profitable undertaking. Whether profitable or not now depends entirely on cultural success or failure: not any more on market conditions as formerly, for good sweet peas can now be sold right along at excellent prices and the supply never exceeds the de- mand. This being so, no stronger incen- tive is needed to keep the sweet pea specialist at his task to urge on begin- ners to try their luck, and. Indeed, it is worth while trying. Experience, the best teacher of all, has held out to sweet pea growers sev- eral important lessons in the last five years. It has taught that the raising ijf successive crops by making a sow- ing at intervals away into July is a profitless practice in most seasons, a w.aste of labor and space; that late sown sweet peas amount to little or nothing; and that without careful pre- paration, rich soil and good culture no fine crops of flowers need be expected. Early sowing is of most importance. Sweet peas of all others should be the first thing to go into the open ground. They should be planted as soon as the upper six or eight inches of surface ground can be worked. The middle of March is none too soon. If the soil should happen to be In workable condi- tion at that time. The thoughtful grower who dug the trenches and pre- pared the sweet pea field last Fall has the advantage over anyone who has yet to do all this and is probably hindered now bv all kinds of untoward weather from doing it or doing it properly. It Is well known, but bears repeating, that heavy, clayey soils should never be worked when wet; but to wait until they are in a fair condition, which may not be until late, will not do if sweet peas are to be grown on such soils. Such ground, therefore, if pre- pared last Fall, could now be at once sown to sweet peas. In a very sandy soil a somewhat earlier crop of fiowers is had, but the vines give out sooner than those on well-prepared heavy soil. Sweet peas may be grown on the same land for quite a number of years in succession. A trenching down to at least eighteen inches every three years, deep plowing and liberal manuring every season and thorough top cultivation during the Summer keeps the plot In excellent condition for this special cul- ture. The rows should run from north to south, and be at least four feet apart. The seeds are somewhat broad- ly scattered in drills, or rather furrows of from six to eight Inches deep, are CARNATION PLANTS FROM SOIL CLEAN AND HEALTHY LAWSON $1.50 per JOO; $12.50 per 1000 BOSTON MARKET 1-50 " 12.50 " MORNING GLORY 2.00 " 15.00 CRUSADER 2.50 " 20.00 " MRS. PATTEN 3.50 " 30.00 « J.A.BUDUONO 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO Roses and WHOLESALE |>||T FIAH/FnC ^'rSpecTaUy GROWER OfCLI rLVfWI-KO Ifratian Tbe FIorl«t«' Bxcbange when wrlUng. VERBENAS 60 Varieties Perfectly Healthy Rooted cuttings (our selection I 60o. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000 Plants " ■• $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 CARNATIONS CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS FREE FROM DISEASE Crisis, best new commercial scarlet. I.ady Bountiful, beet new white. Cardinal, new scarlet. Price $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. £ncbantres8, Lawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercnp, Gov. Roosevelt, Prosperity. Price $2,50 per 100 ; $20.00 per lOQP. Qneen Loalse, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Kthel Crocker, Wm. Scott, Joost, Flora Hill, Eldorado, Portia, IMermaid. Price, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per lOCO. b\"s't coleus for bedding VBRSCHAFFELTII, GOI.DKN BEDOER. FIREBRAND, GLl < K AUF. Fine rooted cuttings, 1 Jc. per 100, $6,00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, ■ Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS p:nchantress Lawson Prosperitv Bradt F'.'TUI Per 100 S.S.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 l-.W Per 1000 S'iS.oo 1.5.00 1.5.00 1.5.00 15.011 Queen Louise May Naylor Joost Eldorado Per 100 Per 1000 $1.50 $15.00 1.50 12.,50 1.25 12..50 1.2.5 12.60 EDWARD J. TAYLOR, southpon. conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Robert Craig, larce hushy i.laiits.S in. pots.S15.00 per 100; Robert Craig, lari;^- strong plants. 21 m. I>er 100 ; Robert Craig, pots. $12,00 per 100 : J. L. na,»o=t ^,o...-,..u..,^ .soil. $12.00 per 100 : Enchantress rooted cuttinKs\ $2.50 per"roo"$2b"oo i>er iooo ; Varigaled Lawson rooted cuttings. $5.00 per 10<.). $15.00 per 1000. ROBERT C, PYE, Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y. llentlon the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlnfham.Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. then covered with two inches of soil and allowed to run up to plants sev- eral inches high first, before more soil is drawn up to them from both sides, thus lessening the depth of the drill and preventing the rapid drying out about the roots, which would prove a sure cause of failure. A mulching with finely broken up and partly decayed manure, or even short grass or the clippings of the lawn during the Sum- mer, renders frequent watering less urgent. FRED W. TIMME. Abundance It Is a medium sized Pure White Carnation that will give yon flowers eleven months of the year. It bringsa higher price In New York Market than either Queen Louise or Boston Market. Shipping commenced in December. Price per rooted cuttings, $(.75 per dozen XJ $J0.00 per too, $75.00 per JOOO^I 250 at IOOO rates 50 at JOO rates R. FISCHER, Great Neck. LI. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS 5000 Queen Cuttings at $i2.50 per IOOO. QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES Quidnick. R. I. Mention tbe FlorlstB* Exchange wben writing. 380 The Florists' Bxchange TORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universil satisfaction. Enough said! CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment PINK Fiancee LawsoB Mrs. Nelson Guardian Angel.. Liberty...- Sunrise Uncle John.. Per lOO S6.00 \.m 1.2.5 1.15 Per 1000 I LIGHT PINK Per 100 Per lOOO $.50.00 Enchantress... S2.00 .$20.00 10.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12..50 10.00 RED 10.00 I Estelle 2.00 17.50 WHITE Per 100 Per 1000 Boston Market %l.m $10.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 25.00 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 Fine, Strong, Well Rooted Cuttings Per 1 no Per 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 2.00 17.60 Per 100 Per 1000 Kaiseriu...... $2.00 *17..50 Perle 2.00 17..50 Chatenay Bridesmaid... Bride, Ivory,. Per 100 Per 1000 $1..50 $12..50 1..50 12..50 1.50 12.50 pQgj^ PLANTS Fine,StrongPlants,fronn2Kin.Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond S12.00 $100.00 Liberty 5.00 40.00 Sunrise .. .-. 5.00 40.00 Kaiserin 4.00 a5.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle M.OO S3-5.0O Uncle John 4.00 35.00 Wm. Askew .• 4.00 35.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $3.oo $25.«i Bridesmaid 8.00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnation Cuttings These Varieties Are Ready INow. Per 100 Per 1000 NEW SKYROCKET, (scarlet) a good thing $ 6.00 NEW DAYBREAK LAWSON or MELODY. Will be sold ne.\t year at same price tiy other firms 12.00 NEW QLENDALE. variegated, the Hrst variety to sup- ersede MRS. BRADT: marking similar but im- nrovemcnt in growth, freedom and length of stem . 12.00 NEW JESSICA, variegated. (Weber) a line thing. 2 inch plants, strong.. 14 00 Per 100 Per 10(H) SPECIAL. 20.000 E.Ytra Strong 2 inch MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON 3.00 PROSPERITY, same class of stock, same price. MRS. M. A. PATTEN, from soil 3.00 HARLOW.ARDEN, crimson, from sand 2.f«i PROSPERITY, from sand 2.0O MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, from sand 2.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL, from sand 3.00 VARIEQATED LAWSON, from sand 5.00 VOO 25.fK1 15. CHI 15.00 25.00 40.00 ROSE PLANTS (From 2 inch pots) AMERICAN BEAUTIES, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. MAD. CHATENAY. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID GOLDEN GATE. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. I CHicag'o Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. •^W l'\i-Ii:iTi;:e when ^\'fifiiu Rooted Cuttings strong, healthy cuttings, well rooted. Satisfaction guaranteed. CARNATIONS CARNATIONS Per 100 l'.«10 Pink Enchantress .S2..50 S20.(iO Lawson 1..50 10.00 Mrs. Melson 1.50 10.00 White Boston Market 1.50 lO.OO Per 100 1000 White , Chicago White — $2.00 $15.00 Flora Hill 1.25 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 0.00 Queen Louise 1.25 9.00 Per 100 1000 ..Flamingo S3.00 $25.00 Crusader 2.00 15.00 Chicago Red 2.50 20.00 Cardinal 6.00 WOO RO^E CIJTTING8 Hiihinond *1 1 per loti; .V.Hi.wi per 1000 l.ili.rty 2.00 per 100; 15.00 per 1000 .Maid 1.50 per 100; 12.50 per 1000 Uride " ' 1 50 per 100; 12..50 per 1000 Chatenay 1.50 per 100; 12.50 per 1000 GEORGE REINBERG, ROSE PLANTS ^''""^irZ^^l'tl'^l •""""' Maids $:i.(K)per 100; .$'J.5.(H1 per 1I((H) Brides ,3.00 per 100; 25,00 iicr \m\ Chatenay 3.0O per 100; 25, (hi jkt lono Liberty , 4.fio per 100; 35, (hi per KHHi Richmond 12.(hi per 100; 100.00 per 10(Hl SlWABASn AVENUE, L. D. Phone 1937. CniCAGO Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Fiancee A 1 Sa.Ofl SlS.no Fair Maid 2.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Queen Louise 1.25 lO.lKi Will exchange any of the above for .J. H. Manlcy, Standard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, R. I. UeutloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis 6.10 46.00 Lady Bountif al 3.60 SO.OO Knchan tress 3.00 26.00 Estelle 3.0O 2.B00 Lawson, fi. Market, Queeia, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Stroag. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & CANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BR08j2?'N"A''h"s.'^.Brooklyii, N. Y. UentloD the FlorlsU' Bzebange when writing. CARINATIOIN GROWERS ATTEINTIOIN! I have 15.000 of the famous Goethe ciir- nation transplanted in soil. These plants are ready for the field or bench at once. Will seli at once to quick buyer at $15.00 per 1000. GoetHe is better than £.ncKan.tress» almost the same color, large and full centre. 2..500.Tonst :ilsn. Cash, please. GEORGE T. SCHUNEMAN'S. BALDWINS, L. I., NEW YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NOW READY BOOTED GHBNHTION GDniHOS 100 1000 Fair Maid $2.60 $20.00 EncliantreSB 2.60 20.00 Plnlt Lawson 2.00 16.00 Queen 2.00 15.00 Varie^^ated Liawaon 6.00 40.0o White Lawson 3.00 25.00 Fiancee 6.00 per 100 UNROOTED Fair Maid, EneliantTess, $12.00; Fink Law- son. Queen, $10.00 ; Variegrated Lawson $26.00; White Lawson, $16.00 per 1000. CC\\ PIT^ 2 in., very fine, 3-6 WWL,L,«JC branches. Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltll $2.00 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, larchmont Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders for My Maryland. A great many people doubtless think they can grow the variety aa well as we do. We look at such things in tbe same light. Then, too, perhaps some people have confldence In our statements, which la also a factor. Not manycarnatluns succeed In every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these clr- c jmetancea we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first prize for 50 white at March Show. Cincinnati. Try Jenslca. also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawaon habit, and destined to become the leader in the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 50 variegated at March Show, Oin- ctnnati. Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. 0., $2.50 per doz.. $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHE H. ^VFIBI^IK & 90M8 CO.* OAKLAND, MI>. 25 and 260 at 100 and lOOO rates. Wilson Marsliall. Christmas lied Speedling, 3-3'^ in. $10.ro per 100; $76.00 per 1000. Flancen. $6.00 per 100: Fred Burkl, $4.00 per 100; Mm. Patten, $3.00 pnr 100, $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Encliantress. $1 60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000- Mrs. Lawaon, Fair Maid, Harlowarden. yueen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, S16.00 per 1000. GRAFTED ROSES 2V2ln.pots. Orders booked for Bride, Brldemaid and Golden (late at $10.00 per 100, $'JJ.00 per lono ; Liberty. KtUarney and KaleoTin A. Victoria. $15.00 nor 100, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed line stock in every way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS i;ni.ii hraltv s;iinl rnoteil Carnations i.f Enchant ress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, and Boston Market also unrootod cuttings of thu lust X\\i< moutioncd at half price. -VELIR BROXHBRN, Valley View Greenhouses. MARLBOROUGH, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. March 24, 19oe. The Piorists' Exchange 381 |ARI5T0CRAT| I Champion of Champions | 1 200,000 Rooted Cuttings sold in one month. That is what the knowing f. 4 ones think of it. To be disseminated, commencing January 1, 1907. jr ARISTOCRAT IS ENDORSED BY ALL WHO KNOW | IT, AS LETTERS ON OUR FILES PROVE. | The most beautiful carnation ever offered to the trade, Cerise Pink. It has form ; it has size ; it has P ^ color ; it has perfect stem ; it has perfect calyx ; it's healthy ; it's free ; it's early. It has keeping qualities of ^ ^ the best, as has been proven. It has ideal growth. It produces cuttings that root and grow. It has beaten %> I all the BEST CARNATIONS that were shown at the NATIONAL CARNATION CONVENTION. | I PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW. SOON BE ALL SOLD. | I Price: per 100 $12.00; per 1000 $100.00; 2,500 at $95.00 per 1000; | I 5,000 at $90 00 per 1000; 10,000 at $80.00 per 1000. | CHICAGO CARNATION CO., JAMES HARTSHORNE. Manager, Jollet, III. Mentinn The Florists' Exchange when writlnc- _ „ __ _ CARNATIONS STRONG, HEALTHY. CUTTINGS. Well rooted in Sand with Soil on Bottom. 100 1000 ENCHANTKESS $2.50 $20.00 LAWSON 2.00 15.00 GOETHE 2.00 15.00 WHITE LAWSON.. 3.50 30.00 THE QUEEN 2.60 20.00 QUEEN LOUISE 2.00 15.00 100 1000 BED— CRISIS $4.60 $40.00 FLAMINGO 3.00 25.00 ESTEI.I.E 2.S0 20.00 VELI.OW- ELDORADO _... 2.60 20.00 VAK.- VAB. LAWSON 5.00 PROSPERITY 2.00 16.00 C. F. BERTANZEL, THE WHEATLY GARDENS, ROSLYN, L. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINCS PerlOO Per 1000 OLENDALE $12.00 $100.00 VICTORY. ROBT. CRAIG CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELLE WHITE LAWSON... LADY BOUNTIFUL 12.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 3.60 3.00 100.00 100 00 60.00 60.00 25.00 30.00 26.00 PerlOO Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS $3.00 NELSON FISHER E8TBLLE FLAMINGO LAWSON BOSTON M.4RKET WHITE CLOUD. RICHMOND ROSE. Orders booked now. Plants from 214 inch pots, $12.00 per 100. March delivery. 3.00 260 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 $26.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 ■W. J. & M. S. VBSBV, FORT ^TAYNB, INDIANA. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Have you heard the latest ? »= At any rate you liavG seen it at some recent show. MI":L()I>Y is a sport from Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, color of old Daybreak. It is up to date, not a rival of Enchantress, not quite so large a bloom, but it produces ali the time, and the quantity is right there when you want it. Blooms well, keeps well and ships well Let us book your order now for delivery commencing, Dec. 1, 1906. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per lOOO. n'r'o"rbr W. C. HILL FLORAL CO., Streator, III. QUALITY IS OUR HOBBY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when Vriting. New Carnation for 1906 WHilePerleMD It is all white Write now for full description. F. DORNER & SONS CO. LAFAYETTE. IND. Uentlon The Florists' Ezchance when writing. CARNATIONS Strontr. from siijl sunl ii4 ft., $85 per l.OOO. White Pine. 7 to 10 In., $50 per J.OOO; 1 to 1% ft., $70 per 1.000. Berberry Vulgaris, 3 to 6 In., $25 per 1,000. Berberry Thunbergii, 3 to 6 in., $25 per 1,000. PIERCE NURSERY, Hart Street, Beverly Farms, Mass. I'OR SALE — EASTER LILIES, 10c per bud and flower, run two to six flowers and buds, nice foliage. Hydrangeas, 3, 4. 5 flowers, $3.50-$4.0()- $5.00 oer rtoz. Spiraea, nice large plants, $3.50- $4.00 per doz. Periwinkle, $1.00 per doz. Extra tine geraniums $1.00 per doz. Cash with order. Shipped at purchaser's risk. Will take greatest care in packing. Samuel V. Smith. 03 Goodman Street. PhJlailflpbia, Pa. Take Sth Street car. HOW TO OBOW mOSQBOOPIS A practical treatise of instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price, - - - lo ceuts. \. L De La Mare Ptg. & PuD. Co.. 2-8 Duane St., New York. UentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— Thoroughly experienced rose grower wants position as foreman. Ad- dress E. V., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By married man on pri- vate place. Well up in ."vU branches. Best of references. A. T., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATIO;^ WANTED— Sober, all around gar- dener wants steady position on private place. Single, 27. References. A. K., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Private place, special man for roses, orchids. German. 35, single. Address Richard, care H. Walter, 6 Soutli Sixth street. Newark, N. J. SITI.IATION WANTED— By IntelUgent young German as gardener's assistant on private place. Age 24. single;, state wages. E. U., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— First-class designer and decorator wants change of position. Best references, years of experience. P. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young, ambitious florist wishing to perfect himself In rose and carnation growing. Three years last place. Ref- erences. E. X.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and nur- seryman, 27 years old, single, German, on commercial or private place as assistant. Ad- dress. A. B., care F. L. Zlegler. Newport, R. I. SITUATION WANTED— Rose grower and gar- dener, married, aged 35, best references. Either private or commercial place. Address Ira Chamberlain, Hyde Park-on-Hudson, New York. SITUATION WANTED — Foreman wants perma- nent position in a large greenhouse estab- lishment or on private estate. Good references. Write or call. I. M., 70 Rose avenue. Jersey City. N. J. SITUATION wanted on a large wholesale place as grower of roses and carnations. Satisfac- tory references. Married. State particulars. Only first class places need reply. Address E. S. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman on large commercial place. Salary on percentage. Ex- pert rose and carnation grower; 22 years* ex- perience, married, sober, aged 37. Address E. y., care The Florists" Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener. Eng- lish, aged 26, single, good experience In all departments under glass and outside. Good ref- erences. Disengaged April 1st. A. U., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman on pri- vate or commercial place. Life experience in growing of general stock. First class refer- ences. Married, two children. E. J. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — As foreman. French (32), good grower of carnations, mums, vio- Ifls, flowering and bedding plants. Handy with carpenter and piping tools. Address B. Z., care Tlie Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — As gardener, first-class in greenhouse, flower garden, shrubbery, lawns .Tnd vegetable work. 34 years of age, married, no children. First-class reference. A. E., care The Florists ' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Youny lady designer and saleslady, seeks position with a New York State florist. Capable of managing small store. Best of references supplied. Address E. L. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a bright, active mar- ried man as rose grower or as second man nn a large place, disengaged. Satisfactory references. Only up-to-date places need an- swer. E. R. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — First-class gardener, single, 28, seeks steady position. Understands all outside and greenhouse work thoroughly - Please state wages. A. I., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Frenchman, 27, single, wishes position on private place as first or second assistant. Fourteen years in gardening business In commercial and private places. Five years in this country. Best references. Hou- dayer. Bos 1. Manhassett. L. I. SITUATION WANTED— German gardener, 25 ySars' practical experience in all brsinches; 38 years old; wishes position on commercial or private place. Best references. Address. A. T. Gardener, 314 B. 27th street. New York City. . SITUATION WANTED — As foreman by young man with sixteen years* all around experience in greenhouses and nurseries with cut flowers, general greenhouse and nursery stock. Sober and industrious. Good references. State wages. Address Fl-.rlst. 8 Florence street, Boston. Mass. HELP WANTED WANTED, single man as assistant, for com- mercial place, wages, $40.00 per month, and room. State noilonality, age and by whom formerly employi'd. Address A. G. care I'lorists' Exchange." HELP WANTED WANTED — Man to take charge of rose honse. $12.00 per week. H. F. Llttlefleld, Worcester, Mass. WANTED. April Ist, a man for planting and outside work. Dummet & Wagner. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. WANTED — Good rose grower for section; wages $12 i>er week. Address with references, B. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Two assistant gardeners. Apply stating wages and sending references to Thos. L. Talbot. Ellerslie, RhinecIIff, N. Y. WANTED — A competent man for plant work and to assist in first class retail store. Apply The Fernery, 14 W. 33d. Street. New York City. WANTED — Young, handy all around man for inside and outside. State wages with board and room. Otto Bourdy. Lowell. Mass. WANTED — A young, industrious man with two or three years experience in greenhouse work. Address E. I., care The Florists* Exchange. Chicago. WANTED — Man for general greenhouse work ; sober and Industrious. Single preferred. Best references, steady position. Jos, Wood, Spring Valley, New York. ASSISTANTS for greenhouses, where roses only are grown; good wages to competent men. Apply to Frank Dolan, care John Young Co., Bi^dford Station, N. Y. WANTED — Good grower of roses, carnatloils, mums and bedding plants. Give reference. Good wages. McKeesport Floral Company. McKeesport, Pa. WANTED — Man to take care of greenhouse. One who has knowledge of Spring planting and knows bow to do trimming. AdtU'ess E. H. care The Florists' Exchange, Chicago. WANTED — A single man with some experience in general greenhouse work. Willing to take charge of fires. Wages. $10. per week and rooms. Address E. Q. care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — -An all around commercial grower; good wages for a good man. German pre- ferred; state wages and how long In business; steady work. Charles Zimmer. West ColUngs- wood, N. J., near Philadelphia. WANTED — Yonng man, experienced In carna- tions, mums and Easter stock. Must know how to handle hose and be hustler. Wages $30 per month and board. Address E. T.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Two single men for general green- house work. Mu,st understand propagating, potting and general routine. Good w;iges; permanent position. Apply Chas. L. Stanley. Plainfield, N. J. WANTED — Single man with some experience In growing carnations. Give age and wages wanted. We furnish board. Good chance for advancement. Address Bos 42, Flushing, New York. WANTED — At once, single young man with greenhouse experience. Steady position for right man. State e^erlence and wages wanted without board. Anderson & Christensen, Short Hills. N. J. WANTED — A man who is capable of growing phlox, peonies, dahlias and other hardy pe- rennials. Must be capable of propagating and growing good stock generally. Apply to A. N., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— At once, an assistant In rose houses, one who Is capable to water and cut. etc., not afraid to work; willing and strictly sober. $10 per week and room. Address or call, E. F. Hoehl. South Nyack, N. Y. WANTED — A first class grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, violets and general pot plants for retail trade. Single man, sober and industrious. Good opportunity for the right man. State wages expected without board. Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Ivingston. New York. WANTED— A young man with some experience in general greenhouse work to assist In grow- ing of ferns, asparagus, etc. Strictly sober. A good chance to the right man. Wages, $40.00 per month to start. Dean & Parse. Summit, N. J. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store In large city. Must be up to date, e good designer, decorator and maker-up. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhoase work. Ad- dress. A. B. care The Florists' Blichange. WANTED — A good experienced man. middle aged, with some knowledge of growing car- nations, violets, chrysanthemums, bedding plants and general nursery stock. He must have good references. Salary, $50 per month and board. Steady position. Apply to F. B. Boulon, Sea Cliff. L. I. WANTED; boy. or young man, fairly familiar with greenhouse plants etc., with under- standing of Spanish, French and German, to help with office work, and in growing and propagating hot-house plants. A permanent place for the right sort. Reasoner Bros., Oneco, Florida. WANTED — A first-class retail florist, city expe- rience, good decorator and designer of pleas- ing address. Capable of managing a florist and seed store in city of 50.000 Inhabitants near Philadelphia. State age. salary expected, expe- rience and references and where last employed in first letter. Address B. B., care The Florists' Exchange. W-\NTED — Young man of good appearance and address, with some experience in first class flower store, and decorating. Permanent position, and good chance for advancement. State age, salary expected, experience and references, in first letter. William Donaldson t^- Co., Minneapolis. Minn. WANTED — At once, an active, sober young nurseryman, to take charge of a small nur- sery of ten acres; must have a thorough knowl- edge of the care and propagation of hardy nur- sery stock, and herbaceous plants. Greenhouse work in Winter. Address, stating wages, ex- perience and references. E. N. R., Box 2032, Allenhurst. N. J. WANTED — For large up-to-date wholesale place, a thoroughly experienced grower as foreman in rose and carnation sections. Only first-class grower need apply. Wages. $65 per month with raise if good results are shown. Married man preferred; must show best recommendations from former employers. Address with age. na- tionality, etc.. B. B., care The Florists' Ex- change. NV AINT ED At once. In up-to-date place, experienced grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Must be able to take charge. Wages, $16.00 per week. State age, experience and send refer- ence In first letter 1 1 F. J. DOLANSKY, LYNN, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WANTED'— A No. 1 up to date grower for com- mercial place. V.'j.OW feet of glass, where gen- eral stock is raised for store trade. Must under- stand the growing of carnations, miuns. violets and bulbous stock. Married man preferred. ■Wages. $l'2.0l) per week with free house and gar- den. References required. Must be temperate in his habits. Apply Saxe & Floto Florists. '20 5 South Main Street, Waterbury, Ct. STOCK WANTED WANTED-^A florist ice box; state size, make, and cash price on cars. Address A. V., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTEDI ; CUT FLOWERS OF ALL KINDS We have a market for them and can give you good prices. Payments made weekly. HICRS a CRAWBUCK 76 a 78 Court St. BrooKlyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Long established florist store, good location. E. Dlonyslus, 172 East 62d street. New York City. WANTED TO BUY — Place of about 10,000 feet glass In good running order; steam heated preferred. State further particulars. Address A. J., care The Florists' Exchange. I want to rent on reasonable terms about 5.000 sq. feet of glass near New York, suit- able to rose growing. Address, E. K. care ITie Florists' Exchange. ^^ FOR SALE — House, 7 rooms, steam heat, 1 stable, 5 greenhouses, steam heat. Kearney, N. J., 5 minutes from Erie R. R. depot, and 5 minutes from N. Y. trolley. J. G. Perry. Schuyler Avenue, Kearney, New Jersey. FOR SALE — Two greenhouses. seven-room dwelling, 1 1-2 acres of land In city of 9,000. Central Ohio. Splendid business established. Reason for selling: — sickness. Address A. F.. care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT— Ten thousand feet of glass, main line Pennsylvania Railroad, six miles from Philadelphia. Good supply of Spring stock. Will sell reasonable. Chas. F. Krueger, 12th and Market streets. Philadelphia. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses. 24x200 feet; propagating house, 100 feet; potting Bhed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepsle, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley, New York. March 24, 1906 FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE: — 22 acrea, 5 greenhousea. good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for deacrlptlve circular. This will con- vince you. Address Box 311. West Grove. Pa. van SALE— Greenhouses about 7.000 square ft'i't glass with dwelling house and barn: liorse and wagons; In fine locality on trolley line; entire product of greenhouses sold at re- tall. Address, Edw. J. Murphy Co., corner Main and Bridge streets, Springfield, Mass, FOR SALE— A bargain. Ketall place of 5.O0O feet In live Illinois town of S,000; market for entire product at retail price, less than last year's sales, no competition; owner has other business that demands Immediate attention. Write to-day for photo and description. Ad- dress C. B., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT. An old established Florist Store with green- houses attached. Rent very reasonable. Apply Young & Nugent, 42 West 28th St., City. FOR RENT— To lease for a term of years, my greenhouses, consisting of at>ont 18.000 feet of glass. All HItehlngs & Company boil- ers; also four of the houses are, Hltchlnga & Company eon ''tract Ion. city water on the premises, two trolley lines, one block, and railroad station two blocks from the premises. 3 miles from 34th Street Ferry. Geographi- cally they are In the center of Greater New York. If this appeals to you, come and see It and get ahead of the fellow who writes for In- formation. Possession. June 1. 1906. Ales. S. Burns. 128 4th Street. Woodslde, Queens Borough, New York. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supplybuslnese, established 1888, In one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunity for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner talcing the other half. Z. Z.t care Flobists' Exohange. Mention The Floriati' Eiohange when writlnt. I'OU SALIi^ — Grtenhouse phiut in e-^cellent run- ning condition. New boilers (hot water), ample heating capacity and geared ventilation- Borough water supply. Charming situation, half mile from depot in growing town. Plant con- sists of two ranges, one 7.500. the other 6.300 square feet. Ground enclosed on lot 150 feet square, leaving a vacant plot 50x00 feet as a dwelling site, at corner of two front streets. Between the two ranges is a mushroom house (latest approved), capacity 60 tons, eight months old. excellent crop just off. Green- houses are from three to eleven years old, all of iron pipe construction set In cement; the latest house with no wood against earth; all good for many years yet. The lot. a beautiful site, is of Itself worth $2,000 at a ci>nserva- tlve estimate. Plant includes convenient pack- ing rooms and cement-floored flower compart- ment, and a cozy den, flnlshed In oak with radiator. If you are Interested, make me a call. Am nut especially anxious to sell for a year or two, but eventually will occupy a newly acquired property. If this plant sells this year, you must speak by May Ist. This adver- tisement will not appear again. The first per- son offering a sum do greater than this sea- son's gross proceeds, gets this property. C. S. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. The Plorists' Exchange FOR SALE 383 FOR SALE BOII/BRS. BOILERS. BOILBRS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 16 Hltchlngs at reduced cost, one 12 section Scollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for Hat. Wm. H. Lnt- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. B. of N. J.. Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Oult Oypress, to any detail furnlahed, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 14S9-1437 Metropolitan Ave. IfentloD Tlie FlorUta' Exchange wben wrltlor- One No. 17 Hifchiiitrfl Hot Water Boiler with •1 iiiili cast Iron Pipe. V'ulve.s it Fittings complete. (too'I as new, used live months. This apparatus heated one of i.ur (ireenhouses lOOxSO feet at 18° below zero. Address PRAIRIE SIDE CELERY CO. & Tecumseh, MICH. Mention The Plorlets* Exchange when writing. Greenhouse VALVES and FITTINGS COLDWELL-WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. .Y Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. HEATING. Growers* Problems Solved by U. G. Scollay. I wish to heat the following- houses with steam — houses running north and south: Number 1, 10 by 60 feet, for lettuce; No. 2, 24 by 60 feet, for carna- tions; No. 3, 18 by 60 feet; No. 4, 18 by 60 feet, both for general stock; No. 5, 14 by 16 feet, palm house. Height of post, 4 feet; No. 2 house is 10 feet to ridge; Nos. 3 and 4, 9 feet. All are even span, with shed on south end running full length. The boiler pit is on the south- west corner. Outside wall double board- ed with paper between. Can I run flow pipes along the roof of the shed and branch into each house overhead and re- turn under benches back to boiler? How large flow pipes under shed; also in each house would be required? I thought of using 1 Vt -inch pipe for return. How many will be required in each house; or would larger pipes be better for zero weather? I think of using a flue boiler. What horse power will be required? Give number of feet radiation to one horse power on boiler. Number of feet of glass to one foot radiation. Would a cast iron boiler be any advantage over a flue one? SUBSCRIBER. — Your letter and plans are somewhat confusing. The dimensions given in the letter do not correspond with those on the plan. Your letter says 60 feet in length, and your plan says 90 feet. You will understand that I accept the 90 feet dimension as being correct, and am answering accordingly: In house No. 1 place four 1%-inch pipes, and sup- ply with IVi-inch steam. In house No. 2 place ten 1%-inch pipes, and supply with 2^-inch steam. In house No. 3 place eight 1 ^-inch pipes, and supply with 2-inch steam. House No. 4 will be the same as No. 3. In house No, 5 place nine l^-inch pipes and supply with IVa-inch steam. Your idea of over- head steam mains is correct. Your main steam from boiler should be 4-inch reducing in proportion as you connect to each house. Your return main at boiler should not be less than 2^,^ inches. The return connection from coils should be one size smaller than the steam connec- tion. You will, of course, grade the size of your return from the first coil, in- creasing as you approach the boiler. In my experience the most economical steam tubular boiler for your wants would be one of 25 h. p. Regarding the question you ask con- cerning the amount of radiation per horse power and the number of feet of glass to square foot of radiation. I would say that there is a wide differ- ence of opinion among heating engineers on this very point of radiation per horse power, and it is one which most heating men prefer to work individually; in other words, they prefer to work each case out by itself. However, a very common rule is to calculate on 90 feet of radiation per horse power. This will probably answer your purpose. As to the question concerning the glass. I would say that that is entirely rep:u- lated by the temperature desired inside. For an instance of comparison, you will require about 50 per cent, more heating surface in a glass structure to maintain 65 degrees than you would for 50 de- grees. As to the comparative merits of wrought iron or steel tubular boilers, and cast iron boilers, we must decline to discuss this, for the reason that it is tabooed in this column. U. G. SCOLLAY. feet to gutters, and are 20 feet wide. Number 3 will be 9 feet to ridge, 6 feet at north gutter and 4 feet at south gut- ter. All three houses built together and divided inside with glass partitions above benches and boards below same. I desire a temperature of 55 degrees in number 1 and number 3 houses, and 60 to 70 degrees in number 2, zero weather. 1 have a 24-horse-power tuliular boiler, with two 4-inch flow openings and one 4-inch return opening. My boiler pit is 7 feet below grade line of houses, which is level throughout. The boiler pit is in the shed as outlined on sketch. G. M. D. — In house number 1 place thirteen lines; in house number 2 place fourteen lines, and in house number 3 seven lines, all of 2-inch pipe. As you do not state the position of the solid beds in house number 1, I cannot locate the coils for you. If you have pathways on each side nearest to walls, I would advise placing most of the heating surface along same in the sliape of wall coils. In house number 2 place five lines under each side bench, and four under center bench. In hou.se number 3 you will have two benches; place' four pipes under the bench on the exposed side, and three un- der the bench on the inside. The boiler you have is ample fur the work. I would advise you to place two 4-inch flow mains; and as you state the boiler has but one 4-inch return opening, hence you must have another 4-inch open- ing made for the return ; you will require an area of flow mains equal to two 4-inch, and your returns must be the same. As you simply ask for layout for 2-inch piping, I presume you understand your requirements for layout of mains. If you can manage to keep the top of the boiler below the grade line of the houses, you can run your mains below the doorways, and across the end of the three houses. This will save you running overhead mains. You should make your pit deep enough to' accommodate this. If you require further details regarding size of mains, and manner of running, please let me know, and I will gladly give you atten- tion. U. G. SCOLLAY. I enclose sketch of three houses I am building. Would you kindly plan for me an arrangement of 2-inch pipes for a hot- water system of heating same? Number 1 house, for carnations, will have solid beds ; number 2, for roses, raised benches; number 3, for mixed stock, with raised benches. Numbers 1 and 2 will have 12 feet to ridge, 6 I inclose a sketch of a very small establishment to cater to a local trade, and wish to know if the piping is satis- factory. Our house is a % span, 60 by IS feet, divided in two equal parts, one for roses and the other for carnations. A 3-inch main feeds five runs of 2-inch pipe, which start under the front bench and go all around the two rooms, rising as they go, with four of the lines in the carnation part controlled by valves to regulate the heat. The return then drops at once to the bottom of heater. The pipes in the narrow house. 37 Mi hy 15 feet, run in a similar way. 1 have indicated 10 valves in all. Alto- gether there is, as I have figured, 2,155 feet of glass and 1,240 feet of 2-inch pipe. What I want to know is: (1) Should the pipes rise around the houses as I have indicated, or would it be better to reverse them, and have them fall? In my present house they rise, and do well. (2) Is the amount of pipe satisfactory, and are the valves put in the best places to regulate the heat in the different rooms? (3) Is a boiler, 49 inches high, 23-inch fire pot, 800 feet gross radiation, large enough, or would you buy one with 1,300 feet radiation? W. H. B. — The plan of heating you submit will circulate all right, but some parts of the job will be rather slow. Your plan is too complicated. I would recommend the following layout. (We herewith return the plan marked to correspond with the description given below.) From one of the flow openings (in all cases It is to be understood that the returns will be the same size as the flows) to boiler run to D 4 inches. At that point place a 4x3i/ix2-inch tee, continuing main SVa inches to point A, and turn with elbow and continue to point E; place there a 3y2x3x2-inch tee, con- tinuing 3-inch to point B, and place there a 3x2^2x21^ -inch tee, then con- tinue 21^ inch to point C. From flow opening of boiler run a 2-inch main to feed coil number 1. The number of pipes in the houses is sufficient. I would advise coil number 1 to consist of two flows and three returns; carry coil to point F (kindly understand that all coils rise from mains to far end). Coil number 2 to be run from point D into house, and connect in same manner as coil number 1, to point G. Coil number 3 to consist of one flow and two returns. The flow opening of coil can come from tee placed near point F, on coil number 1, and flow around violet house to point H. where you will return back with two pipes into return of coil number 1 nrar point F. ' Coil number 4 will consist of two flows and three returns and can be carried to point I. Coil number 5 will cdnsist of two flows and two returns to carry around entire center bench. Coil number 6 to be run in same manner as number 4 to point K. From B run 2 V. -inch main below grade to L, and from there connect to coil number 7 . which will consist of two flows and three returns continuing around house to M. You will And it an easy matter to lay out work according to this plan. Tou can easily get special Y branches both two and three way from any good greenhouse supply firm. At far ends of coils you can use the ordinary flve-way branch tees. Place full opening gate valves on the flow connections to each coll, and an air vent at the highest point of each coil, which in your case will be at F, G, II. I, K, M, and N. In making up the coils yooi should allow for expansion and contraction In their construction. This especially applies to coils numbers 1, 2, 4 and 6. Your plan does not show any provision for expan- sion tank. This is important, and I would advise you to put it in the pot- ting shed, at as high a point as possi- ble, and connect to the return of boiler. Where the 214-Inch Is extended to point C put on 2y2x2-inch red elbows, and connect up to coil with 2-inch. The object in running .separate 2%-inch mains below grade to supply coil num- ber 7 is that you absolutely control the carnation section in all weathers. You will be using the ro.se section much earlier than the other, and you will find it an advantage to control these differ- ent parts of the house separately. The boiler you mention, with very careful attention, may do your work, but I would recommend one of at least 25 per cent, greater capacity. In your case it would be best to purchase the 1,300 feet size of the pattern you mention. U. G. SCOLLAY. Washington, D. C. News Notes. Dr. L. O. Howard of the Bureau of Entomology,Department of Agri- culture, left for Boston to inspect the results of the crusade which is being carried on conjointly by the Federal government and the State of Massa- chusetts, against the brown tail and gypsy moths. In the near future Dr. Howard will sail from New York for a stay of several months in Germany, France, and Italy. The trip is to be taken for the purpose of investigat- ing the brown tail and gypsy moths and importing parasites which will kill them; also investigating the silk worm industry, as carried on abroad. A series of experiments carried on by the Department of Agriculture ex- tending over a number of years has resulted in a number of new breeds of cotton seed which produce a grade of cotton with a fiber from a half to three-quarters of an inch longer than that fc-nnerly grown. The seeds were developed from the ordinary upland cotton, and are ready to be sent out for this year's planting. They will be distributed among the planters of the South for experi- mental purposes. The Bureau of Plant Industry does not hope to bring about the general use of the new seed in the immediate future, but believes its adoption will be gradual, and that the value of the cotton crop will in- crease during the next few years on account of the new seed. JOSEPH A. GAUGES. Newport, R. I. Among those visiting Newport last week were John A. Thompson who until recently was with the Geo. A. Weaver Company. He has estab- lished himself in the horticultural supply business on Merrimac street Lowell, Mass., Mr. Thompson predicts a rushing business in the next few weeks, basing this prediction on the activity he has observed everywhere in New England. W. N. Campbell, of Vaughan's Seed Store, was also a visitor. C M. ROCHESTER, N. T. — The Spring demand for seeds is beginning and prices are tending upward partly as a result of the added inquiry. Deal- ers say the chief reason, however, is the bullish operations of the Western seed interests under the leadership of Armour. The jump in clover seed is particularly noticeable, all varieties advancing 2 5 cents a bushel. Commenting upon the seed market, A. W. Gilman said recently: *'There is quite a demand for all kinds of garden seeds, the Irondequoit gar- deners taking the lead in the amount purchased. Onion sets, especially Phil- adelphia silverskins, are sought after at $2.75 a bushel. All kinds of clover seeds are 25 cents a bushel higher. Armour and the large Western spec- ulators are forcing up the prices. Lo- cal gardeners and farmers would do well to buy now, as there may be a further advance.'" — Post Express. 384 The Plorists' Exchange Easter Plants! LILIES, AZALEAS, SPIRAEAS, HYACINTHS, and all other seasonable plants. Write us for quotations. A Ml FI?|OAIM BEAUTI ES '^"^ young stock in 2% inch pots, ready for immediate shipments, $ 6.00 per 100 ' 50.00 per 1000 NEW CARNATION, John E. Haines, '':""!:.:"VriIfV'"f ""' ''''' '^"■^' ^i^•^^ """ '™ ' ' i'Tower should frv it 100.00 per 1000 ROIII/A l?m A young plants. $ 4..00 per 100 DV/VVfm.L/l/1, 40.00 per 1000 )\ver sliould try it, STOCK PLANTS, '^--Se,- «.oo p., -... Carnations, Rooted Cuttings, White Lawson, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Pinic Lawson, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market, 1235-1237 FILBERT ST., PHILADELPHIA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when vpTlting. Princess of Wales Violets Rooted runners, for sale. Only from selected plants, and limited numbers. Market for single violets were 60c. per 100. I received $1.50 for mine, which shows the improvement of the size and fragrance. Also the famous white carnation Dosoris. Claimed by all the gardeners around here to be the most prolific bloomer for its size- 'Ih to 3 in. Stems 18 in. to two feet long, strong and continuous bloomer. F. G. MENSE. o?e'e^n\rsL. Gicn Cove. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Violets, Princess of Wales cuttings, extra strong rooted, clean, free from disease. $1..% per lOU: $12.(I0 per liKjn. Taragon. Rooted cuttings, same price. Cash with order. T. H. P0LB05, SEA CLIFF. L. 1.. N. Y. CEDAR HILL GARDENS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS, PRINCESS of WALES and LUXONNF FINE HEALTHY STOCK. Rooted runners. Sl.OO per 100: unrooted runners. ,%c. per 100. Ciish with order. JACQUES GILLMET, MOYLAN, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I C3C=)t-[- But* ternut, Russian Mulberry, White >>v Silver Maple I Dasycarpum ) Sugar Maple, Horn beam <>r Ironwood, Catalpa and American Elm. J. J. Jenkins Nurseries "'rou*;;!,; omJ;'"''" Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mignonette Machet 3 In. potB, per lOO, $2.00 Per 100 Caphea Booted Oattlngs 60c., 2 in. pots. $1.60 Doable Frg. JPetnnlaB •• 2.00 Moon Vines " 2.00 Sweet Peas; Wliite and Red) *' 2.00 Htocks Qtxtl " 2.00 AsparajruB SpreuKrerl " I.OO 8elag:lnella Dentlculata . .. ■• 2.00 E. I. RAWLINGS, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Ueotlon tbe Florists* Dxcbange when writlnflr. GERANIUMS Nutt, Bachner an d others, 2 Id. pote. $2.00 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Oannas 2 to 3 eyes. $2.00 per 100. M. Salietol. 12.50 per 100 COL^EUS Crlmann VerschHtTelli, Golden 1000 100 Redder and 15 others $ 6.00 $ .GO Glaot Fancy Leaved Coleus 9.00 1.00 Ageratnin, Pauline and Gurney 4.00 .50 2 In. pots 16.00 1.60 Vinca Variegated. It. 0 9.00 1.00 2 Id. Pots 16.00 1.60 " " 3 In. pots S5.00 4.00 Lobelia Compacta R. 0 8.00 1.00 2 In. pots 15.00 1.60 Salvia Bonfire R. C 1.00 Heliotropes Darli K. C 1.00 Fuchsias, Best Varieties R. O 1.00 Double Petunias, 2 in. pots 2 60 Giant .Sweet AlysBum, 2 In. pots 2.00 Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus, 3 In. pots $5.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when \vrltlng. £y £^U d \C^ VerschaRcItii anil reil. ■ ■SI rm 1^ Goldedged. four kinds. m.VPI ■ ■ \J% .tii.OO per 1,000. Fancy. ^f^fM^M^^/^^ $.5.00 per 1.000. Giant Leaved $1.00 per 100. The two last in many kinds, all of the brightest showy colors, iyolden Bodder (true) extra fine, $5.00 per 1000. GERANIUMS S"="I Plants, Nutt, Doyle, Ricard. Bruanti. Poitevine, Buchner, Perkins, La Croix, M. Rotv. etc.. $1.35 per 100 some in small quantities only. GLADIOLI; (iroff's tine Mixtures. i:w. per 100. PLANTS; Salvia Fireball, Begonia double red and white, $1 iX) per litO. Cash with the rirder. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Ifentlon Tbe Florists* Bxchange when writing. stoGkroDWiiiHiiwaDi 50,000 GERANIUMS, beet standard var., ready to §]iift. VA In., 3 In., and 4 In. write tor prices. Mme. Sallerol, 2>4, $2.00 per luu. Petunias, 2^, best dbl. var., $2.00 per 100. Alternanthera, Sept. rooted, Red and Fellow, 60 cents per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Vinca Varie- grata, rooted cuttings $1.00 per 100. Aspara- gus Sprengerl, strong 2?4 in., $1.00 per 100. Pansiea and Daisies, fall sown. ROSES, American Beauties from bench $7.00 per 100. Baby Ranibl**rs. Crimson Ramblers and Dorothy Perkins Irom 2'. in. Write for list "f other stock. REEDS LAKE FLORAL CO- OFTOE. 207 Michigan Trust Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. Supfessors to Ilills's Violet Co. Mention The Florlstfl' EscDange when writing. Cyclamen Splendens Giganteum. Our stock of same are second to none. Extra strong seedlings, twice transplanted, in five lead- ing colors, ready for 3 inch pots. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Once transplanted, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. G. A. THIELEp Asylum Pike, FRANKFORD. PA. Ifentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. EASTER PLANTS '•°"'"*'"°' Money makes the mare to g:o and Godfrey AschmannV Choice Easter Plants keeps tbe World a-rolIlD^. We are headquarters for the past ten years of Easter Piaais. Houses all filled with them ; in bettercondltion tban ever before. Blooming Easter week or before If desired. Nine tiouses and ever so many hot beds crowded with them ; In better condition than ever before. Azalea Indica, all leading varieties, grown especially lor me under contract in Belgium. Only the choicest will be offered. None are picked for Fall sales (we sell none in the Fall, only for Easter or Christmas, when In bloom.) MAD. VAN DER CRUYSSEN, fine shaped plants as round as an apple, the peoples' choice, best double pink Inexlstence, all lull of buds and all sizes, 6 and 7 Inch pots, price, 75c., $1.00 $1.25, $1.50, $1 76 and $i.00 each. Other choice varieties. Bernard. Andre'w, Niobe, Emp- ress of India, Prof. "Wolters, Joseph Ver- vain (best double variegated) Paul Racker, and lots of other good American sellers, price, 68c.. 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.60 to $1.76 each. Lllinm Harrinil, Henry F. Mlchell strain, none belter, full of buds; were never so fine as this year; no failure. Also Japanese Multitlo- rum, W:) had unusual good luck with them this season Can supply all wants; plants. 6 inch pots from 6. 6, 7 to 10 buds. lOc. per bud; under 5 buds per plant. 12o. per bud. instant shipment Cineraria Hybrids. Have a house full of 6 inch plants in every stage of bloom or bud. $2.00, $3.00, $4.00. $6.00 per dozen. Bydrang^ea Otaksa and Thomas Ho§:g:, white, 6, 7 and 8 Inch puts, 4Cc., 5UC, 76c., $1.00 and $1 60 each. Spiraea Gladstone, alsoS. Japouiea, large plants, (no other this year); this IB the best splrflea grown; full of buds, 6 and 7 inch pots, 6ic.. 75c. to $1.00 each. ROSES, Crimson Ramblers, have only large plants, 6, 7, 8 Inch pots, 75c., $1.00, $1.25 to $1.60 each. American Beauty, 6 inch pots, 60c. and 76c. each. Hermosa, 1 Inch pots, 26c. each. Begonia Vernon, red and new Improved Er- fordii In bloom. Very fine shapely plants, 6^ Inch pots, $2.00 per dozen. Boston Ferns, 5 to 6^ inch pots, 30c. , See. , and *0c. each. Pierson Ferns, 4 inch pots, 25c. ; 6 to 6^ inch pots, 3UC., 36c. to 40c. each. Barrowsii Ferns, In 4 Inch pots, small 26c. Holly Ferns, large, 4 Inch pots, I5c.each. Latanla Borbonica. bi inch pots, 30c. each. Asparagus Plun£osus,4 Inch pots, 10c. Kentia Forsteriaua, 36, 46 to 60 Inches high, 750.. $1.00, $1.50 to $1.76 each. Araucaria Excelsa. 7 inch pots. 4 years old, 5. 6, 7 and 8 tiers, 3U to 46 Inches high, $1.50. $1.75 to $2.00 each. Small sizes, 40c. to 60c. each. Hyacinths, my own Importation, raised from first sized bulbs, all colors; King of the Bluep, Lavender Blue, Gertrude, pink, La Gran- desse, white, $12.00 per 100. (All bulb stock are out In cold frame). Tulips: Tournesol, best double, one that sellsat sight, 3 bulbs in 4 inch pots, $1.60 per dozen pots. Von Sion, double narcissus or daffodils, double nosed, 3 bulbs In 6^ and 6 inch pots, $2.00, $2.50 to $3 00 per dozen pots. Ficus Elastica, 6 Inch pots, 35c. to 50c. each- Smith's Improved pare white large Moou- vtne, a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 16 years ; have 20,000 for this season, 2K *n. pots, now ready, $5 per 100. Mr. a. Aschman, Philadelphia, Fa. Dear sir: I have bought the best of plants from you, 80 here I am again. Please send me at once, via Adams Express, the enclosed order. Az- aleas, Lilies, Cinerarias, Hydrangeas, Bos'on. Pleraon A: Holly Fern, Latanla B^rbonica. Araucaria Excelsa, Flcus. etc. Money enclosed. Yours very truly, ALLEN E. WARREN" We protect the Trade; have no Department Store customers. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. QODFREV ASCHMANN 012 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale flrower and lint>orter of Pot Plants llentlon Hie FlorlsU* Bxcbanxe when wrltlnx. PANSY PLANTS GERANIUMS Small Plants, 92.00 per 1000. Asp. Sprengerl, 2 in. pots Oxalls Floribuuda Rosea per 100 .50 10 var. fine plants, 3 1-2 in. pots l.«5 Coleus ready in March 1.50 Asp. Plumosus, ready in March CASn OR C. O. D. per 100 $3. 00 2.00 2.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Ifeo'loo The Florlsti' Bxcbange when writing. March 24, 1908. The Plorists' Exchange 385 GERANHIMS-iiiBaiiiiiEOO!! Plhiitii CACTUS In 1 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM SI .00perdoz.,$6.00per lOO, S50.00 per 1000. E. H. TREGO The Best Seml-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., $6.00 per lOO. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS In yood variety, $2.00 per ICiO. Sl-S.OO per KtOOan-l up. our New descriptive Geranium catalogue i^ontainin^ a full descriptioD of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. From 2 Per doz, AbutlloD.Bavltzl $0.40 Achyranthes Emersoni 40 A^eratum.bhieand white |0 Alternauthera.redBnd yellow 40 AlysBuni, giant and dwarf 40 Begonias, bedding, var 40 f'oleus, In good variety 40 imhlia Plants, In variety 40 Fuchsias, in variety 50 Hardy Engrlish Ivy,$I7.&OpeTlO0O .40 Hardy Phlox, 10 good varieties 50 Heliotrope, in good variety 40 Hollyhocks, double white and mixed 3 in. pots 60 Lemon Verbena 40 Lantanas, in good variety 40 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 40 Moonvines, blue and white 50 Nymphii'a Odorata Glffantea 60 Salvia, In variety 40 Salvia Hon tire. , 40 Seneoio Scandens, Parlor Ivy 40 SwaiuBona alba, 40 Asparag:u§, Plnmosns Nanus 3in. .75 pote. Scented Geraniums, Rose, Balm, Femlfolia, etc 40 Plumbago. Oapensls, White 60 Begronlas. bedding varieties 40 Smllax 40 Coleus, in good varieties 40 Verbenas, Separate Colors 40 \'©rl)enas. Mixed 40 Petunias, Dreer's Superb Single.... .40 Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.50 per bueh. Acalypha IVTacfeeana 40 Achyranthes, Emersonii, and Ver- Bchaffeltli 40 Cnphea Fl/nrlHts' Exchnnge when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Oiganteum Hybrids In Ave true colura including the fringed varieties, twice transplanted from flats, $3.00 per 100; $25 00perl000. Asparagus Plamosus Nanus. Well grown stock, from 3 in. pots, $6.00; from 3}4 In. pots, $8.00 per lOfl ; Asparagus Sprengeri from 2>i in. pots, $1.60 per 100, $14.00 per lOCO Geraniums. No better plants ever been offered. Alp. Ricard, John Doyle, Beaute Poltevlne, E. G. Hill. Mnie. Landry, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud. Mme. JauUn, from Sin. pots, $6.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER. East Strondsbarg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS I»«*r lOO. Prepaid Afleratum Gurney, Alyssum, Double, ,^iOc. Alternanthera, hr^\ vri\ and vcllow. 40c; S-S.OO per KMKi Fall ront./ii.^l Mi :,\)f. iT^.iHj pi-T 10(10. Fuchsia, 5 tiiir sorl.s. $|,(in. Hardy Pinks, 3 kinds. 50c. $'.!.')!> \u-T iniKi. Heliotrope, Mim-. Salvia Bon- fire, a n< I Splendens, T'lr, Coleus, L'd hedders, t'lOc Seedlings, i'r<-|iaiii, |ii_'i- KKi. Cyclamen Giganteum, niixr.i, Tcarly to traiisi'Iaitt. $1.'J.".. Verbena, Dreer's Mammoth, inixcii, :iiic. Aster, Queen of the Market, inJxcil. 4ri(' Salvia Splen- dens, :; .1 Ageralum Gurney, J in , Iji t.a. I, Pauline. Gurney, White, 60c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8 kinds, $1.10. COI.KUS. 10 kinds. liOc. $5,00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, white and yellow, $1.00. ALTKKNANTHKRA. Red and yellow, 60c. ; $4.00 per lOfO. DOUBLE PKTUNIAS, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SEKB.ATA and VARIEGATA, 75c. GERMAN OR PARLOR IVY, 76c. KALVI.A. 3 kinds, 90c. ROSE <;kranium,$i np. UALI FO RN I A PR I VET, 3 years, 15 to 20 bran- ches, $2.00, $18.00 perl. OOO. Must move stock. Cash, or O. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS..Chambersburg.Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. STOCKYOU WILL ALL WANT per doz. 100 hxhy Ramblers, 6iu $5.00 bal'V Ramblrre. 6 in i.lO Baby R;imblers, 4 (n 2.50 $20.00 Baby UdiiiblerB, 2'^. in J. CO 7.00 Crims.'ii HftniblerB,2rearnld. 3 ti> 4 ft. 1.50 12.00 Crimson Ramblers, 2 year old. 4 tn 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Scotti and Piersuni Ferns, 2}-<> in., rtadyto shift 4.00 Hyd. Otabsa and Vlnca Major, 2Hln.,reidy to shift 2.50 Vlnca M;ijor, var., field wtock potted 6.00 Caladlum Esculentniii, sound, 5x7 3.60 Caladium EtcnleLtum, sound. 9x7.. .^.00 Clematis Paniciilata, 2 yeais old field grown. lO.OO ** " '* from pots 6.00 Ampelopsis Veitchli, pot grown, dormant, long growths 4.00 English Ivy. Z% In. long, vines 6.00 Tritoma Dvaria, strong Arid roots 4.00 StofeeeeaCyanoa, fine plants 3.00 60.000 Dormant Canna Roots, best named 2.00 All Colors not named \ 1 .50 10 Beat Geraniums, 2i^ in., ready to shift 2.50 26.000 Shrubs, Vines, Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash Pleaee. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrlilng Seasooable ROOled CUlliDgs aDd Plants 100 1000 Achyrantlies.S var $0.75 Alyssum. dbl. 75 Chry sail theuinnis, standard var.. 1.50 Carnations. Lawson. Fair Maid 2.00 $18.00 Joofrt. Challenger, Queen Louise... 2.00 15.00 Coleus, Queen & Verschaffeltll 76 6.00 Asstd 60 5.00 Cuphea 75 Dahlias, roots 4.00 35.00 Draci^nalndlvlsa, 3 inch pots 5.00 Fuchsias 1.00 Genistas, 2<^ in. (3.00; 4 in. 912.00, 5 in. $20.00; 6 In. *25.C0 per 100. German Ivy 75 6.00 Marguerites,2var I.OO 8.00 '* Queen Alexandra — 2.50 Stevla, 3 var 75 6.00 fSwainsona, 2 var 1.00 Vincas, R. C. 90c. ; 2H In. $2.50. SAMUEL S. PECKHAM, 8 South Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Gigas and Ca'tlrya Specioslssima. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 50,000 Cuttings Put in th(.' sand March 5tli and 7th. ready to shir) the 'jr.th. Scud for list of ^arif-ties. Carnations Put in the sand March 9th and 10th. ready to ship last of March or April 2d, at reduced prices. St'iiri for list. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong 3 in stock, $4.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Florlats' Ezchange when w.'tlng. GERANIUMS. We have at least 160,000 geraniums In 2!i In. pots, and in fine condition and the leaders at 918.00 per 1,000; $2.00 per 100. Per 100. Rose geraniums, 2M in. 918.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Ageratom, Gurney, P Pauline and others •'2Vi In 2.00 " R.O 60 Fuchsias, all the leading varieties, 2 ^i In 3.00 Hellot rope. all dark, 2>^ In 3.C0 Sweet Alyssum, 2M in 2.00 Lobelia, 2^4 in 2.OO Alternanthera. rooted cuttings 50 German ivy, all rootrd cuttings 50 English ivy extra fine rooted cuttings l.CO The World and all of Coleus R. C. $ .60 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen Schenectady, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings, in any quantity ready for shipnir 111 S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, Montmort Bruanti, Perkins, 'Gervais double PinkiSlOOO per JiKiii ; Richard, Castellane, Doyle, Viaud $1*2.00 p.T Iniiii. Casli with unit;!-. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. GEKilNILMS «'2'»''" "" 100:" Sl"'oo'"i',er ^" >• vn.v ,j|^(, ^,.|^|^ ^^jijj order. Richard, Buchner, Poitevine, Nutt and Laing. Buv oiKe. buy always of B. F. MUSCHERT, Penn Valley, Pa. R. F. D. MORRISVILLE. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS, in 2 ^ Inch pots. S. A. Nutt, Gloire De France, John Doyle, La Fonder (bright pink). Baron Doronteau, Maroon. $200 per 100. Heliotropes, Chief- lain and Queen of Violots, 2>3 in. pots, f 2.0n per 100. Fuchias, Elm City, Avalanche atid Snow "White, IK In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CBIWNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. S[[D SW[ET POTATOES A No. 1 STOCK Proi)er]y ])acked in Jij bbl. baskets Cedarville Yellow NanH, perj^ bbl $1.00 Rig ^'tem Jersey, per I'i bbl 1.50 Red Nansemoud, per ^i hbl 1.50 Pierson. per "^ bbl 1 50 Early tiolden. per ^ bbl 2. CO A Ineland Bush, per !^ bbl 2.C0 H. Austin Felton, Del- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK! GIANT FLOWERING PANSY PUNTS. Mixed colors from seed bed, 40c. per ICO; :Jif> for $1.00. Mammoth mixed A'erheua Plants from feed bed, ready to pot. 40c. per 100; 300for $l.rO. Cannas, started plants of LonlPiana, $3.1)0 per dcz. The above by mail, post paid. A. B. CAnPBELL. Cochranvllle, Pa. Mention The Florists* i^zchange when writing. 20.000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California, Westralla. $I.UO per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1000. Strong field divisions for three Inch pots or larKer. My Daisies are not change Beedlintcs which cannot be depended on. but divisions from Mr. Burbank's original plants. Improved Daisy "Shasta," $2.50 per 100. (Not less than 50 at this rate.) Strong field divisions, which can be divided into three or smaller ones. Begonias, flowering. 6 varieties, 2J^ inch, $3.00 per 100. Cineraria, Nana Grandiflora and Stellata, 2H inch, $2.00, Geranium. Silver edge. $1.00 per 100. Paris Daisy. " Queen Alexandra." 2% Inch, $3.00. Heliotrope, dark and light. 76c. per 100. SEED— Alaska, California and Westralla. 26c. per 100 ; $2.00 per 1000; $6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta. 25c. per 1500; $2 60 per oz. Hybrid Delphinium. Burbank strain, 260. per pkt.; $2.00 Doroz. Petunia, Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, &0c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Gash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writlug. 386 The Hlorists* Exchangre Trouble With Bridesmaid. Kindly tell me what is wrong with one of my Bridesmaid rose houses. The buds from about a dozen plants are very much discolored and faded to pale pink. The soil has been kept in good condition: and the plants have had the right temperature. The only cause that I know of is that they were fumigated by sulphur on steam pipes about ten days ago. M. J. H. New Jersey. — The trouble mentioned was caused by the sulphur, as M. J. H. has sur- mised. I would suggest that the plants be syringed lightly every day for a week, being careful not to get too much water on the bench; and when applying sulphur to steam pipes ■make only a small dab every 12 or 14 feet. If this is done twice a week and the ventilation receives proper at- tention mildew will be unknown. Watch the plants carefully, however, and should a few specks of this fun- gus appear, apply the sulphur three times a week: but always in a small quantity as directed. No Iiarm will then result, PENN. Kalamazoo, Mich. News Notes. Business is regarded as keep- ing up quite nicely, the retailers all reporting quite a lot of funeral work. Van Bochoves got a nice large order for a recent opening of a clothing store, and are also shipping heavily of both roses and carnations: their stock in these lines is very good in- deed, the color of the roses being ex- cellent. The wedding of the Mayor's daughter also called for many flowers, the Central Nursery Company doing the house decorations which the papers quote as having been exceed- ingly beautiful. These together with St. Patrick's Day kept stocks cleaned up and helped maintain the usual prices for this season. Green carnations were largely in evidence on the 17th. all the trade advertising them which created an unusual demand. They retailed at 5c. and 10c. each. Stocks for Easter seems to be coming on nicely, and if nothing happens goodly supplies will be on hand. Pot plants will be quite plentiful at very reasonable prices. W e have experienced wretched weather all through this month so far. scarcely any sunshine for days together which has a tendency to soften stock and also check transient trade. August Jackraan late of the Centr.-il Nursery Company, left last week for Montana where he will a.ssume a re- sponsible position in a florist's estab- lishment at Helena. Fred Marker is preparing for the erection of another house this Sum- mer, which he will devote to carna- tions, of which he has a nice lot in- cluding several seedlings of consider- able merit. S. B. 20,000 American Beauty Rose Cuttings $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; American Beauty, 2]4 In., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000 ; also 5000 one year old Beauty Rose Bushes. $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. will exchanee above for Grafted Bridesmaids, Liberty and Richmond. THE WORCESTER CONSERVATORIES. Worcester, Mass. Mention The FlorlatB' Eichagge when writing. GRAFTED ROSES READY TO SHIFT Select Stock, L'riifteil for my o^vn usf. Brides :iiirt Bridesmaids, Slft.nn per lOfl. Killarney, Sir. no per 100. Boston Ferns, from V.)en('h for 7 s .s inch V'"ts, K'.Pi.m ijpr im. J. W. HOWARD. I'iZl! WOBURN, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES First Class, early grafted Bride and Bridesmaid, on best English Stock. Prices, $10.00 and $J2.00 per JOG. See Samples at Boston Flower Market STALL No. 52, No. I Park St. Montrose Greenhouses, MontrosB, - - Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when witting. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Pine Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1,25 ; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. '••?,r Rochester, N.Y. Uentlon The Florlats' Exchange when writing. SEND POQPQ for out list of IW^ O C O 2!-i inch and 4 Inch pots. STANDARD LINE OF GERANIUMS and general line of Miscellaneous Slock. See oar ad. for March 3rd. Pansy Plants, extra fine strain, bud and bloom. $6.00 per 1000. Little Gem Feverfew, 2h inch at $2.50 per 100. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, OHIO, Ifentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. RICHMOND ROSE a'i In., (12.00 per 100; $100,00 per 1000. Kalserln A. Victoria, $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per IfiOO. Variegated Lawson, R. 0., $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Bnchantress, $8.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Queen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. let March Delivery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack, N. Y. MeDtloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. RICHMOND Strong, Healthy Rooted Cuttings $10.00 per 100, J9O.0O per 1000 Out ot 2hi In. pots. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. C. A. -WORK, MAnlSON, NEW JERSEY. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROSES Per 100 WellBSley, 2i inch ..$10.00 Richmond, 2J inch 12.00 Brides* 1 Maids, "|- 2J inch 3..50 Chatenay, I S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I MPDtlon the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. INTERESTING FREE BOOKLET "Rosy Propositions" FOR HOSE PLANT P.l'VlCRS. &Fiyn i'e9ented in that numi)er, which will Ite profusely illustrated. A splendid opportunity is therefore ofl'ered to all Kose Growers to make a special rlrive in the way of advertising their wares in that issue. No advance in Rates. .em- SEND IN YOUR "COPY" EARLY. -^ A PAIR OF QUEENS FOR SALE * Wellesley Richmond WRITE FOR PRICES WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, Natick, Mass. 4/% «/«K«^»^%^« %^^*^%^%^ «^%^*^%/%^« «^%/«/«^%^m'%^%/%^%^'%^ %r^ Mpnttnn The FIniiPtf** BK'hanep whon wrttlne »••♦•»♦♦»♦♦♦♦< Richmond c7r^ ED CUTTINGS Now Ready for Shipment. We have 1 0,000 plants to procure wood from PRICE, $7 per loo or $60 per 1000 GUAIUNTEED STRONG WELL ROOTED HEALTHY CUHINGS ROOTED ROSB CCXXIMCS PerlOO Brides S1..50 Bridesmaids 1.50 Chatenay 1.50 PerlOO Kaiserin S3.,'io Perles 3.50 MacArthur .' .. 3..W La Detroit • 3. ,50 American I'.i'autv Plants rcaiiv April 1st in 2'i in. pets, per 100. $fi,(»i ; prr irifio, $.',0 on ♦ BASSETT $( WASHBURN \ 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Z • ♦♦♦♦ »»♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦•»••••••♦♦♦♦••**♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»♦»♦♦♦♦< Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED RO$E$ All our grafted Boses are from flowering wood grafted on DlckeoD'B Irish disbudded Manettl Stocks, and are now In exceptionally fine shape. Killarney, $15 Per 100; $150 per 1000 Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin .... $12 per 100; $120 per 1000 To prevent disappointment, ORDER NOW, as stock la limited. Own Root Richmond Rose, $12 per 100, Killarney, $10 per 100. Robert Scott & son, Sharon mti, Del. Co., Pa. __^ Mentiop The Floriati* Exohange whan writing. 60,000 CRAFTED ROSES for°c1nc Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Ei.se Pots. $1.''.,00 per 100. 3* inch Pots. SlS.OO per lOfl. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots. $10.00 per 100, 3i inch Pots, $15,00 T«'r 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The FlorisU* Exchange when writing. March 24, 1906 The Plorists' Exchangfe 387 New York. The Week's News. The New York Market Florists' Association will hold a meeting tci- night, Saturday, at Coleman's Restau- rant, Canal and Washington streets, for the purpose of allotting stands in the market for the coming season. The a.ssociation has issued a circular in which it is stated tliat owing to the organization having to hire the mar- ket site and pay the city in advance, the directors adopted a resolution at their last meeting to the effect that for all permanent stands holders be assessed $25 in advance, and for all other stands $1 per day be charged throughout the season. The next meeting of the New York Florist.s' Club, which will take place on Monday, April 9, will be a rose night, and any member having a novelty in rose.s or, in fact, any stan- dard variety of more than ordinary merit, is requested to make an ex- hibit at that meeting. Benjamin Dor- rance, Dorrancetown, Pa., will give a talk on roses, and as this gentleman is a most interesting talker and thoroughly understands the subject upon which he is to speak, there is no doubt that this meeting will be one of the best of the season. Every member of the club should hear him. Edward Kitchenmeister, a well known florist of Highland Park, N. Y. died last Sunday after a ten days ill- ness of pneumonia. Mr. Kitchen- meister had for many years operated greenhouses and gardens at Highland Park. . The funeral took place on Monday, March 19, from the First Baptist Church. He leaves a widow and Ave children. P. B. Vandegrift & Company, im- port and export agents of 66 Beaver street, make special efforts in arrang- ing for the importation of florists' materials, such as bulbs, plants, trees, etc., from Europe and other coun- tries, and can greatljt help anyone through the intricacies of custom house details. Florists and others who do their own importing will find this firm an excellent one to look out for their interests in such matters. A. T. Boddington, seed and bulb dealer, 342 West Fourteenth street, reports a greatly increased business over that of last year, and the office staff is kept working night and day almost getting out their many orders. Vaughan's Seed Store establish- ment presents a most Spring-like ap- pearance now, just having been re- decorated and painted throughout. Business is very good with this firm in spite of the cold and stormy weath- er recently experienced in this city. The friends of Arthur Herring- ton. Florham Farms, Madison, N. J., will sympathize with him in the great bereavement he has sustained in the death of his father, who passed away recently at his home in England. The elder Mr. Herringlon was a well known British gardener. Mrs. Her- ringlon is at present in England, hav- ing been called thither by the serious illness of her father. At last reports he was improving. Last Saturday was St. Patrick's Day, and the sale of shamrocks in New York City was something enor- mous. Whether or not this condition helped the florists' business is hardly known, as the most of the shamrocks worn were brought over from the old country in a cut state. The firm of Hicks and Crawbuck, Brooklyn, N. Y., has been incorpor- ated; Capital. $15,000. The directors are: F. S. Hicks and G. W. Craw^ liuck, Brooklyn, and J. C. Merritt, Farmingdale, N. Y. Among those who attended the American Rose Society's convention and exhibition in Boston this week, were: Arthur Herrington, Frank H. Traendly, W. F. Sheridan, A. H. Lang- jahr and C. H. Totty. L. P. Van Aiker of the firm of P. L. Van Aiker Brothers, Belgium, is in town this week. HOOSICK PALLS, N, Y. — On March 16, Horace Spicer, a well known horticulturist of Potter Hill, dropped dead as he was alighting from a sleigh at his home. He was eighty-six years old, and had suffered from heart dis- ease. PerlOO Ardisia Crenulata, 4 in $25.00 3 in 12.!iO Boston Ferns, 2 in 3.00 2Jin 4.00 :!in g.rm Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2 in 2 .W Impatmns Holstii, J.^ in 4.Ck;i '^ Sultana, 2 in 2. .SO Salmon, 2 in _. 2..tli witli c.idiT HANSEN e» LLND81ED, PASSAIG, N, J, CYCLAMEN Fivf n.Iors, i^frnnc $^.00 per 100. $18-00 per KHiu; Rooted Cuttings, Heliotrope, Double Petunia, $l.nn |i.'T |(ni ; German Ivy, vrie. per KKi ; Ager- atum Gurney, i,(k- pei hhi; Plumosus Nanus, sir.liim:-, srj.nii per liiiin; Asparagus Spreng- crii, vriviliiiL^v, ,s,">m) |i.-r- Kiun ; i.n.' y.jar olilfmni Hats. .'S-s.iH) pLT KHHi; Pansies, nife plauts. best strain, $2.0C and $3. (K) per 1000. Price list of out- door roses, etc., free. WILLIAM STUPPE, Westbury station,^ Mention The Florists' Exchange wh'en ' writing! D.WENPORT, la. — The Tri-City Florists' Club at its regular meeting elected the following officers for the coming year: President, John Temple, Davenport; vice-president for Davenport, Harry Bills: vice-president for Roclt Island, Henry Gaethje: vice-president for Mo- line, William Knees; secretary, H. G. Bryant of Davenport: treasurer, Ad- olph of Davenport: financial secretary, Theo. Ewoldt of Davenport; trustees, Henry Pauli, Ed Totten and John Staack. Peter Becker of Moline was elected to membership. During the business session it was decided to raise the yearly dues of the association from $3 to $4. The program consisted of an inter- esting and in.structive paper by Louis Wittbold of Chicago on "Mechanical Watering for Greenhouses" and a gen- eral discussion of the subject "Would the Parcels Post Benefit the Small Dealer and In What Way?" The opinions of the members differed on this question and the discussion will be decided at the next meeting which will be held April 12 at Fejervary park. At the conclusion of the pro- gram refreshments were served and the members spent a social hour be- fore returning to their homes. CHICAGO. — In the history of com- mercial floriculture there was never a season opened with a prospect of greenhouse additions to compare with the present. A trip among the manu- facturers of greenhouse material found them all especially busy on their respective specialties. Foley Manufacturing Co., John C. Monin- ger Company, and A. Dietsch Com- pany, were particularly busy on this line of work, though all admitting that they were looking for more. DAYTON, O. — In behalf of the Day- ton Florists' Club, J. B. Heiss has asked the Board of Public Service for the free use of city water at the Fair Grounds from now until August 28- The water is to be used in connection with the exhibit of the Society of Am- erican Florists which will hold its con- vention here during August. The re- quest was referred to the committee on water works and the city mainten- ance engineer. ROSES GRAFTED FINK STOCK. KBAUT NOW. Richmond, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, $176.00 per lUOO. KUtarney, »2.60 per doz. , $18.00 per ICO, $160,00 p«r 1000. Ktoite I>e France, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per lOO, Kalserln, Carnot, Uncle .John, Cbatenay, $2.00perdoz., $lE.OUper lOO. Kride, Bridesmaid, Goldfn Gate, Woot- ton, 2>i in. potB, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Lteut. Peary, Cardinal $6.00 $60.00 Lady Ituuntiful 4.0O 36.00 White LawBon. Nelson Fisher 3.60 30.00 Daheiui. Ethel Ward I « ^n ot nn Enchaotress, Prosperity ( ^•"" ^""^ IVIrs.T. W. I^awson, The Queen... 2.60 18.00 HoBion Market, Maceo I j.OO 16.00 Melba, Pink Armazindy 1 ' Qiieeu Louise 2.00 15.00 Klllarney, 300 ntrong, dormantJplautR, 2 yf afi f25.00perl00. „ !_. r.*> , _„ , ROSES OWN ROOTS I:i»limone Fraiire. $12.00 per loO. hunrlse. Ferle, Suunet. Chatenay, $^6 00 per 10f>, Bride. Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $1.00 p in,. H.'Sc. to 40c. each: 7 in.. 50c. to 7.5c. ea. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, all pot grown stock short, and extra tine large heads, 5 in. pots, sin- gle stems, 25c. to '.OSc; 6 in. pots. 4 to 6 stems, 50c. to 7.5c. ROSES, CRIMSON RAMBLERS, i^, 7 and 8 in. pots, hirtre iihmts, 75c,. $I,o(i. S^i i'-. antl $1,.50. MONTHLY ROSES, assmied .-..lors, 4 and 5 in, pills. '25c. and :i5c. EASTER LILIES. HARRISII and LONGIFLO- RUM, extra fine stock Just right for Easter. 6 in. jiiits, ?. to f, Bud and Bloom, 50c. each ; 5 to S Bud and I'.ltM.iii. 75c. each. GERANIUMS, assorted Colors. 4 in. pots, all in Ijlooni. $lo,0(j per liX). Silver edge Geraniums. Mrs. Parker. Broad white border double flower, iiright clear pink large bushy plants all in bloom 20c. to ■25c. each BOSTON FERNS, heavy plants 6 in., pots. 40c. to .tTic. eaih, 4 in,, pots. 20c. each. PIERSONI FERNS, 0 in., at 75c. each. CORDATA FERNS, 5 in., at 35c. each. FICUS ELASTICA, 5 in., pots, at 40c. 6 in., pots, at -50c. each. PALIVIS KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 3.5 to ,50 in., bigh. 6 in. and 7 in., iiots Si 'H'. W1.50, $l.7o eacli. LATANIA BORBONICA, 7 and 8 in., pots. 6 to slarsic jcavi's, Sliui in .si.,50. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 ill., pots, good Biishv Plants, at ''Or. PRilVlULA OBCONICA, full of bloom .5 in., pots, at 2110. s in., pans 3 plants in each at .50c. HYACINTHS, from 1st Size Bulbs all colors $12.00 to $15.00, per 100. Von Sion. DOUBLE DAF- FODILS, 6 in., pans full of Bulbs 3.5c. to 40c. each. 7 and 8 in., pans full of Bulbs 40c. to 50c. PANS OF HYACINTHS, 6 and 7 bulbs. 40c. to .50c. each. MIXED PANS of HYACINTHS, DAFFODILS, and TULIPS, 7 and ,S in. pans. 7.5c. to $1.00. All jjoods must travel at purchasers' risk and cash with orders from unknown customers. In ordering state size and price of plants wanted. Cut Flower list on application. EVEN DEN BROTHERS, 408 East Third St., VVILLIA.VISPORT, PA.. UentloD The Florists* Exchange when wrltlog. PKNSIES From our well known strain, none better, iu bud and bloom. SI. Oil per 100. PI ANTS that will bloom soon. •'L<«i'.ic7 $2.50 per 1000. DAISIES (Bellis in bloom. $1.00 per 100. Primula Obconica >□ bioom. out of s inch pots, $7.00 per 100. SPIPAFA Uompacta aud Japonica, 6 inch pots, .S2.,50 per doz. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER ST., BRISTOL, PA. Meotlon the Florists' EUchange when writing. PANSIES 2tK).CHX) tine plants of Bugaot's, Cassier's. and Odier's famous strains, alt transplanted, .^ic. per 100. $3.00 per 1000: extra larKO i-lants coming in bud .$1.00 per 100. $.S.00 per lOlK). Feverfew, dbl wht. R. C. Si (HI per 100. Oeraniums, Nutt, Beaute PoitevJne. La Favorite, P. Perkins, and'Mme. JauHn, 4 in. in bud and bloom, S6.00 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. ^uticX^m.y'"' Mention the Florists' Eichaoge when wrltlag. f AA AAA PflLOX HARDY WHITE IVV^UVV lyiiss LINCARD The finest sunnaer cut Ilower ever j'roduced. I sold over 40fHl cut spikes last June at from .$1.50 to .S2.50 per doz, R. C, $5.00 per 100 (mail)- $25 00 per 1000 (express). Will start shipping April 1. Cuttings of this ffrand Phlox struck as late as June 1 will bloom in September and sell well at $1..50 per doz. L. I. NEFF, Pittsburg, Pa. Uentloo The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 388 The Florists* Exchange PUENTV OF TALL LILIES Come and see them ! I have 14,000 POTS of LILIES just in time for EASTER, and just as good as those I had last year. ALSO AN ASSORTMENT OF Azaleas, Spiraea, Hydrangeas, Ramblers and Baby Rambler Roses, Lilac, Deutzia Gracilis, Acacias, Valley, in pots and flats, etc. From New York, take any car Koing up or down town and transfer at 14th Street for Brooklyn— then take Reid avenue car and tell the conductor to let you off at Rutland Road. JOHN SCOTT Rutland Road and East 45th Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange vihej^ writing^^ CHRYSANTHEMUM NOVELTIES NOW RBADV. The following varieties Mrs. George Beech, Mrs. John E. Dunne, Clenview, Mrs C. Heaume, Mrs. Henry Partridge, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. D. W. James, T. Richardson, Leslie P. Ward, Mrs. F. F.Thomps n, Mary Ann Pockett, Old Cold, May Leddon. All at 50c. each. $5.00 per doz. $35.00 per 100 ^ complete line of the best of the older varieties for which see my list. CARNATION NOVELTIES. • Victory, Craig, My Maryland, John E. Haines, $12.00 per 100. From 2/4 inch pots, $15.00 per 100. CHARLES H. TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS fOR [ASTER We can supply you with fine plants from 6 and 7 in. pots, also from 8-10 and 12 in. pans. \A/rite for prices, etc. J. W. DUDLEY & SON, PARKERSBURG, W. VA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 70,000 FLOWERING PLANTS FOR EASIER 20,000 I'l'ty of Lilium Longiflorum. 5,000 Crimson Ramble.^, triiine'l in unique mill mtistic' .Irsiunis. $1,00 to S2."i.0O each. 10,000 Azaleas, T'lf to $15.00 each. 1 ,000 Hydrangeas, 7.''ic, to $3.00 each 3,000 Spiraea, Gladstone, etc., $6.00. $0 00. $rj 00 per .loz 5,000 H. P. Rose Plants, $i;.00. $9.00, $12.00 per .loz. Rhododendrons, $1 .00 to $1.S.OO eaeh. Genistas, S'.i on, $12.00. $18.00 per doz. Metrosideros. (Bottle Brush,) $1.00, $1.50 and ,S2,fKi fach. Large Assortment of Hyacinths, in pans, $0,00 and §12,00 per doz. pans. Cash. H. C. STEINHOFF, ^VeST HOBOKe^i. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exohange when wrltinf. Easter Plants Nice Large Healthy Plants in full Bloom EASTER LILIES, 100. per bud. Hydrangeas, .tO<\, 75c., $1.00 each. Crimson Rambler Roses, 50c. to 75c. each. Azaleas, tWc. 75c. and $1.00 each. Genistas, 2.50. to 40c. each. Primula Obconica, S inch pans. .50c. each. Geraniums, 4 inch pots, 10c ; 5 inch pots, 15c. ea. Spiraea, 2.5c. and 40c. each. Baby Rambler, in bud and bloom 4 inch. 25c. 5 inch. ;!'»■, Daffodils and Narcissus, double nose 3 bulbs in pot. 15i:-, Tulips, double 4 bulbs in pots. 15c. Hyacinths, 15c. per pot. Tomato Plants, 4 inch j)ots. 10c. each: 800 in bud and bloom. F. B. BINE, Lewisburg:, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange whan writing. AZALEAS FOR EASTER All the Best Sorts Loaded With Buds. 12t.. 14 inch ".5c each 11 to lilinch $1.00 each uito IS inch $1.2,5 each Harrisii Lilies, 10c. per bud. Primula Obconica. 4 inch. $8.00 per 100. Snupert Roses, 4 in., extra heavy and very bushy, $15.00 per 100. All o( the above in perfect shape for Easter. Black Prince Fuchsias. 4 Inch. $10.00 per 100. C. WHITTON, City St., Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock oomeB from an exc( Uent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 Inch plants $16 per 110. tHOper 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. For Easter in fnll liliioni GERANIUMS in 4 inch. Nearly all doulilc. $7 ,-.ii per 100. Cash. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Mentloo The Florists' Exchange wbea writing. representing Fibre Vase N. Y., was a St. Louis. News Jottings. F. M. Sheldon, the United Indui-ated ('ompany, of Lockport, caller the past week. F. R. Balthis, a foriner member of the local club and lately with the .Missouri Botanical Garden, left last week tor his home in Des Moines, la., where he will go into business, Charles A. Juengel's place came near being burned out the past week. The prompt respon.se ot the fire de- partment saved much damage. He says about $50 will cover the loss. ,We are to have a city fore.ster: the bill has passed in the Cjty Council for the appointment ot one by the Mayor, Our Flori.st.s' Club has plenty of cap- able men for this position. We are in hopes the Mayor will not appoint a politician, as the position calls for an experienced man. A. T. Ellison of the Florist Bowl- ing Club left this week for Louisville, Ky., to roll at the bowling congress which meets there. On Friday Mr. Beneke leaves for that city, which is his home town, W. Slater & Company have built a very handsome show house at 1407 .St, ijouis avenue; it was opened last week. The old one had become too sinall for them. Adolph Brix, who is located a few blocks west, formerly occupied this place. The election of Fred Ammann. as pre.sident ot the Illinois .State Flor- ists' Association, has given cause for rejoicing among the members of our club, of which he is also president. A better selection could not have been made, as he has few equals as a pre- siding officer. Secretary Schray announces that the next meeting ot the club will be held on April 12, at 2 p. m. Frank M. Ellis will lead a discussion on how to run a wholesale house; Fred W. Ude. Jr.. one on how to grow violets. J. F. Ammann will preside. The bowlers have been doing well of late. Secretary Beneke handed mc the following averages of the I'Z games: Ellison high man with 172; Beyer, second, 166: Meinhardt, 16-5; Beneke, 164: Kuehn, 163; Schreffer, 153; Lohrenz, 146; and Adles, 122. ST. PATRICK. Indianapolis. News Items. The outlook for Easter plants and cut flowers is very promising. The usual supply of lilies, azaleas, spirceas. rhododendrons, and Ramb- ler roses is in sight. In addition to these there are several novelties which should prove satisfactory. There will no doubt be a surplus for the smaller surrounding towns, as many more plants are grown here than formerly. Bulbous stock will be in better condition and more plenti- ful than last year, as the present cold weather is holding it in check. E. A. Nelson has just completed two new houses which will be avail- able for Spring stock. Mr. Nelson thinks Winter is the proper time to build greenhouses when they are to be used for bedding plants. John Rieman is unable to be about. I. B. FARGO, N. D. — Shotwell & Graver have made extensive improvements at their greenhouse property on Broad- way. Uarch 24, 1906 The P1ori3t-s^ ^xehtmi^e 389 10,000 Longidorum Lily Plants 3000 Azaleas Crimson Rambler Roses Hydrangeas Spirer dozen ; 8 in. pots, $9.00 per ■hell pink, $3.00 per dozen. Persoluta Alba, large, $'.1.00, $12.00 per dozen. Rosea, large $9.00, $12.00 per dozen. Alba, Rosea, Rubra, $2.00, $3.00 per dozen. Genistas, 6 in. $.50, $.75 ; 7 in. $1.00 ; 8 in. $2.50 ; 12 in. pans, S'^ 50 sscli. Genistas, Pyramid, 6-7 It. $7.50, $10.00 each. Gardenias, 0 in. pots, $1.00, $1,25; 10 in. pans, $3.00, $3.50 ea. Hydrangeas, Sin. jiots, $.75, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2,511, $3.00, $5.00 each. Rhododendrons, 8 iu. pots, $1.50, $2.00; 10 in. pots, $3.50, $5 .00 each. Rose Geranium, 6 in, pots, $3.00 per dozen. Spirsea Japonica, $4.00, $5.00 per dozen. specimen, 75c.. $1.00. $1.50 each. Spiraea Gladstone, 7 in. pots, $5.00 per dozen; 10 in. pans, $1.50 each. " " 12 in. pans, $2.00 each. Double Daffodils, 0 in. pots, $5.00 per dozen. Acer Negundo Var, (variegated maple) $2,50, $5.00 each. Boston Ferns, 6 in., ,$.50; 10 in. pans, $1..50 ; 12 in. pans, $2.50. Parleyense plants, 5 in., $1.00, $1,50: B in., $2.00, $2.50 ; specimen, $5.00 each. Farleyense cut, $15.00 per hundred. Rubbers, 6 in. straight, $.50, $.75. $1.00, $1.50 each, Rubber Trees, 8 in.. $1..50, $2.00, $2.50 each. Paudanus Veitchii, 6 in., $1.00; 8 in., $2.00 each. Scottii Ferns, 4 m., $.25 ; 0 in., $..50 ; 8 in., $1,00 ; 10 in. pans, $1..50. $2.00 each. 12 in. pans, $3.00 each. Special AraiK-ariii C<^>nipac(a, $4.00, $5.00 each. ? SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia 1608-18 LUDLOW STREET 4 ^ 4 4 ^ 4 4 ^ Boston. News Notes. The Park street market of the Boston Co-operative Flower Grow- ers Association will keep open for the accommodation of their patrons till six o'clock p. m. from now till after Easter. Shamrocks were much in demand on Saturday last, and growers who raised them in quantity were happy at their ready sales. Several growers disposed of quantities of from ten to twenty thousand. H. W. Vose, Hyde Park, is bringing in well grown hydrangea plants which he is disposing of in the Park street market. George B. Anderson, Hyde Park, has-been exhibiting in the Park street market a working model of his im- proved ventilating apparatus which by a simple shitting of levers will lift either side or both sides of ridge ventilators at once. Welch Brothers are preparing to handle large quantities of plants for Easter especially lilies in cases for which they have had a reputation f!or years. Wm. H. Elliott has been drawn to serve on the jury next month. The silver cup offered by A. H. Hews & Company for the American Rose Society show is valued at $50 Instead of $2 5 as at first announced. Henry M. Robinson & Company have on hand a large supply of wild smilax and other greens for Easter trade. J. W. DUNCAN. Philadelphia. Trade Notes. In spite of the inclement weather this week the cut flower business has been good. The retail stores all report brisk trade, and the wholesale houses have had some good shipping business. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society had a good meeting on Tues- day. Oglesby Paul delivered an illus- trated lecture on "Small City Parks and Suburban Lots from a Landscape Architect's View." The Spring exhi- bition will open on Tuesday, March 27; the admission will be 25c. this year. Adolph Farenwald has given Lord & Burnham an order for two houses, each 28 by 300 feet; these are to be S.XW.Co.'s fertilized flower Pots For Growing and Shipping Plants. Made of Extra Heavy Manilla Waterproof Card Board, Fertilized, Wire Stitched Seams. Perfect Drainage and Shipped flat. if you grow Tomatoes or Pot Plants you cannot afford to pass over this. These .stiuare tiots eccDomize space, give more room to the roots than the tapering round pots. In setting out plants the pots are not re- moved. Simply unlock the bottom flaps and turn them up (see cut), allowing the roots to grow down. Gross weight Size. Per 1000. Per 250. Per 1000 2i inch about 30 lbs $0.75 $2.2.'") 3 " " 401bs 1.00 H.50 Si *• '■ .'■lOlbs 1.25 4.50 In Setting out Plants unlock the bottom. pull pot up one inch, and you have a wall to pro- tect the roots against Grubs and Worms. No extra charge for case or cartage. Terms. Net Cash with order. Address ;i I orders to. STUMPP &, WALTER CO. Seed Growers and.lmporters. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. of the latest trussed method of con- struction. Chas. P. Poryzees called his credi- tors together on Monday. This be- came ]jecessary on account of some creditors being anxious for money owing to his trying to sell out his business. The result will depend up- on the business being sold; if no sale takes place another meeting will be held, and it is understood that the liabilities are about $4,600.00. The William Graham Company has bought the stock and leased the green- houses of the Hugh Graham estate at Logan. This place has been run by the Hugh Graham Company, whose lease expires in July. The William Graham Company will take possession at once and have a five years' lease from July 1. DAVID RUST. Minneapolis. News Notes. Carlson & Sandberg have been cutting some very fine Mme. Abel Chatenay roses; also Enchantress car- nations, which are possibly the largest seen in the market this season. The Minneapolis Floral Company has been sending in some very good stock, principally the Miss Kate Moul- ton rose, which coiumands a ready sale. Mr. Munson is now getting things in shape to erect four more houses at his plant. The demand for roses has been so great with this firm that it has contracted for the entire output of one of the largest plants outside of the Twin Cities. One of our largest department R. C. MUMS $2.00 per loo: $15.00 per 1000 AVui. Duckliaiu, Willowbrook, V. Morel. Col. Appletou, Ivory, Uoldnitue, F. I'aciflc, T. Eaton, T. Chadwick, Mrs. Coombes. Polly Roea, Balfour, Marie Ll^er, Penusyl- vanla. White Chadwick. Golden Wedding, Lavender Qneen, Cheltoni. ROOTED CUTTINGS PerlOO Per 1000 Verbenas, fine sjrts $0.75 $5.00 Feverfew, Little Gem 76 6.00 Ageratum 75 8.00 ColeuB. IS varieties 1.00 6.00 StevlaVar 75 6.00 Heliotrope 1.00 POT PLANTS Bellis Perennls Daisiee (once tranBplaut- ed) Sl.OOperlOo Dl.Swt Alyasum. Pot plants 2.00 per 100 Feverfew. Little Gem 3.00 per 100 Srallax, Pot plants .2.00 per 100 EASTER PLANTS GeniBtae,, Bloom or bud, $5.00 per doz., Fine Plants. Sptrea, BJoom or bud, $4 OOper doz.. Fine Plants. Diacaena Indivlsa, 6 in. Fine Plants, $9.00 per doz. Will exchange any of the above for Kood HortH carnation cuttings. JOS. H. SEAMAN & CO. 60 So. Main St.. Washington, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when viiling. Oest GtnysaDtiieiQiiDis ROSIERE, the only early pink. Can be cut Oct. 10th and lartri.T than the rest. $25.00 per 100. Exceirent Stock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unexcelled for (.'ut Flowers. .Sin^'le Stem Pots, Bush. etc. All points in its favor. Strong Young Plants, 335.00 per 100. We havt- SEVEN otlier trrand sorts at same price. Our cataliit;ue deserilies. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Florists' Exchange v.'hen writing. 100.060 CHHYSANMMUfflS KOOTED CUTTINGS, $1,25 per 100; $10.00 per l.OOJ. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Appletou, Eaton, Koblnsou, Boonaflon, $2.00 per lOO; $1S.00 per 1,OUO. Ur. Eneuehard, Alice Ityrou, Wm. Duck- ham, Clieltoni, elivered to suit. Healthy Stock, enough said. WM. BECKER, Box -^8. Fartningdale, L. I. Mention The Flortats* Exchange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS IN 10 BEST VARIETIES E.xtra strong. 3 inch, ready now. $4.00 per 100: $1^5.00 per 1000: most in bud. 4 in. in bud and bloom, ready May. .W 00, .Sli.OO per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, extra large, clean Plants. .5 andC. in, S2.00 and $3.00 per doz, 3 ft,, $4.00 per doz, Stronc 3 in,, $4.00 per 1000. PRIMULA OBCONICA. full of buds, $1.00 per doz. TABLE FERNS, strong, 2-3 in. .S2.00-$4.O0 per 100. All othtT I'eilding stock ready in May. WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Rooted Cottlngs, White Ivory. Yellow BonnalTon Mrs. Weebs Maude Dean. Meiry Christmas, Opo. 8 Knlb and Obilds. Price $1 bo per 100, $12, Bi per P'l FOX and ROSEN Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PARKERFORD, PA. stores, which has a cut flower depart- ment, is now keeping a man on the outside loolting for business. An an- nouncement of an approaching wed- ding will find him calling on the party for tlie wedding decoration, and from reports it appears that they have been successful in piclcing up some nice business. Ralph Latham has returned from Indiana after taking a course of mud baths for eczema, and apparently is much improved in health. He reports good business, and stoclt plentiful. PAUL,. March 24, 1906. The Piorists' Exchange 39 1 Chicago. News Notes Among recent advances in the wholesale trade of this city there is no particular more evident than the- strides taken in the florists' supply de- partments in several ot the local stores which are rapidly placing them- selves in comparison with many of the highest class Eastern competitors, where this specialty has been credited with having its stronghold heretofore. The complete line carried by Vaughan's Seed Store covers more especially the needs ot the florists who are also growers, including everything that can come within their wants. The E. F. Winterson Company and A. L. Randall Company both have an exquisite line to offer to the retailer, not to be excelled anywhere, in the requirements of store and decorative goods, including several attractive novelties of this season's introduction; and the Chicago Rose Company, whose recent opening prevents their offering as extensive a list of supplies as will later be theirs, claim with just pride to carry on hand the most com- plete and extensive assortment of wire designs to be found in the United States. C. W. McKellar is on hand with an abundant and carefully se- lected line of supplies for the retailer; and the J. B. Deamud Company al- ways carry an entire assortment of wire designs. J. H. Frost, of the Chicago Park Department, who delivered the essay on "Entomology" before the Garden- ers' and Florists' Union of this city, on "Wednesday evening of last week, is a graduate of the Michigan State Agricultural College. The next meet- ing of the organization will be held on Wednesday evening next at No. 104 Randolph, and the craft are cordially invited to attend a lecture on "The Aborescent Flora at the Lower End of Lake Michigan," by Jens Jensen, a well-known Chicago park superin- tendent. L. Vaughan, of Vaughan & Sperry, returned Saturday last from Michigan, where he had been on a business trip since his return from New Orleans. The catalogue of novelties for Eas- ter tide gotten out by the E. F. Win- terson Company is a neat production of the printer's art on delicately tinted paper of pea green. However, what would more closely appeal to the in- terest of our readers will be found within the covers under the heading of "Hints for Eastertide." If you have not already received a copy write for one. Notwithstanding the peculiar sea- son which has influenced the cut flower product, since the Fall of last year most evident at Christmas time, it appears now that normal conditions will prevail at the coming Easter festi- val. A talk with the leading growers reveals the following information. Bassett and Washburn; "We are sure of a fine crop of American Beauty and a general line of roses, have a very large stock of lilies, which are in good shape, but at this time a little backward. One or two week's sun, however, makes a great change without any forcing. A scar- city of lilies is generally reported. Wietor Brothers; "Our stock, not- withstanding the weather is as fine as could be wished for. Look in the ice box." And when the writer looked in, and Mr. Wietor asked tlie date of the rose show in Boston, enough had been said. Peter Reinberg claims that his prospects for thirty day delivery of goods were never as good as at the present time. J. A. Budlong; "We are as usual prepared for any emergency. Our stock is, as it always has been, in fine condition and we are prepared to fill all requirements. George Reinberg, according to fore- man Arnold and manager Foerster. will be ready for any call with the high grade stock on which the con- cern has made its reputation. In the future the 17th of March must be considered as a factor in the trade. The effect is so pleasing that the boutonniere worn in this city on Saturday past in honor of St. Pat- rick ran in to a great many thou- sands, causing the price for even fair- ly good quality white material to go as high as $4 per hundred. In this RIGHT HERE IN CONNECTICUT 800 DRACAENA INDIVISA .')00 tine strong Plants from T) in. pots; 25c. each. SJ.50 per dozen. :ino Kxtra Heavy 6 in. uots, line stufV. 35c. each. $4.(X) per dozen. A sample of each size for 50r, Cash with order, please, D. >Vm. BRAINARD Greenhouses, Garden Street Thompsonville, Conn. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. connection it may be said on good authority that different varieties take the acid with varying effect, and Lady Bountiful is the supreme. Leonard Kill is now in politics hav- ing taken charge of the campaign in- terests of Peter Reinberg wlio is a candidate for re-election to the board of aldermen. The election occurs on the third day of April and if the flor- ists ot Chicago, regardless of politics, could vote in a certain district the result could be announced in advance. A. L. Randall Company are offer- ing in their new department of sup- plies all of the latest and most attrac- tive specialties for the retailer, and their consignments ot cut flowers for Easter purchasers are guaranteed to be up to the standard on which they have built their reputation. .Spring in February, which stimu- lated the retail seed trade beyond all precedents, met a reverse when Winter appeared in March, the result being, with zero weather, blizzards and their accompanying features, there is little call for nasturtiums, asters, etc. On the other hand, the wholesale trade continues exceptionally active. The only special feature this week is the scarcity of first size tuberose bulbs, the stock of which is practically ex- hausted. At a meeting of the Chicago Whole- sale Florists' Association, held on Monday morning, which was largely attended, the objects of the organi- zation were further discussed and now being thoroughly and legally incor- porated the organization is placed on a permanent basis which indubitably will prove of benefit to the members. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Detroit. News Notes. Mr. Harvey of Orion. Mich., is making extensive additions to his plant. He is building four houses each 26 by 100 feet and two houses each 20 by 100 feet. A visit to the private greenhouses of Mr.-Scotten of Detroit is a pleasure to any lover of flowers. There, under the watchful eye of his gardener Harry Pickwo^th, everything flour- ishes. The place is heated by Hitch- iiigs hot water boilers with the old 4 -inch water pipe system, having larger cast iron pipes at different points throughout the plant. This system is an old one, but at the same time one of the best under the grav- ity plan. It gives sufficient radi- ation to make a mild heat, and a mild heat is a much sought after treasure. To refer to the stock. Mr. Pickworth has Wootton roses six and seven years old doing finely and they have never been moved from the bench they were originally planted in. How true the statement. "It is not what you grow, but how you grow it." In the Fall, when it is time to take in plants, he digs up the dahlia bulbs and puts them in a bench covering them over with dirt, and when they begin to throw up shoots he propa- gates them and throws the old bulbs away. Mr. Pickworth has shelv'es built along the sides of his houses, which are very high. On these he puts his many fine orchids. On simi- lar shelves he puts his carnation plants in 6-inch pots, so making use of all available space. All his cannas are started in flats underneath his rose benches. He has tried rooting carnation cuttings in pots of soil this year with much success, and declares he will never put another cutting in the sand. Decorative Plants I.atAnIn Borbonica, 2'-4 In. pots, S3. OO; 3 In W.tHJ; lln.. J16.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2 (111 to t6. 00 each. Keiitia Ueluoreanaand Fostorlana. 2^ In. pots, $8.00; 3 in.,$ieoO; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; » In. $16.00 per doz.; 7 in. and upward, $1.76 to $36 00 each. .%reca LuteBcenB,3in. $10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100: 8 In. Sl.oo each and upward. Fandaiius t tills, 2 In. pots, »3.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. DracBBfia Indivlsa, 5 In. pots, $16.00; Bin.. »26.00 per 100. Phoenix Keclinata, 61n. pots, $36.00 per 100. PluBnix Caaarlenais, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $36.00 each. I'icus Elastira, 4 In. pots, $26.00; 6in., $40.00; 6 In., 166.00 per 100. Arauearla Excelsa, 5 in. pots, $85.00 per 100. Boston and Piersonl,4 in. pots, $16.00; Bin., $25.00; e In., $60.00 per 100. Mephroleiiis Com- pacta, 3 In. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PANDANUS VEITCHII 3 Incli, 12 to 16 Inch high, $0.30 each. 4 '■ 18 10 22 ■• ■• .75 •■ 5 ■• 22 to 28 ■' " 1.26 " 6 " 30 to 36 '• " 2.00 •• W. T. BELL & SONS, FRANKLIN, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. COCOS PAIMS. Strong 2^4 inch at $1.60 per dozen. Wrltt lor lowest prices (n Kentias. Don't forget we will have over 30,oa0 Lilies for Easter.. jdi. r. Daniay pawtucket, k. i. MeDtloD The Florists' Bichange when wrltlog. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PI,ANTS Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS Are now in fine shape a good variety and nice bushy stock, 2 i^ inch. $;!.on per 100. S'jrt.OO per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, i'' inch. 75c. 5 inch. ."iOc. 4 inch -"■. ni h-;!!! liushy stock. Boston Ferns, J' 4 mcli, S4.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, i< inch' S.'ic. and.'SOc. each. 4 in. Sin.iio :iinl sij'ni per 100. Mad. Salleroi Geranium, ^'i inch, .SJOO per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Ferns For Jardinieres A\] of the best varieties ; .'iO.rvifl plants in stock all in first class cnnditioi), 2M in.. $3.00 per 100. Sl'i.OO per 1000: 250 at 1000 rate; 3 in.. $G.0O per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, Good bushy plai:ts, 4 in.. $12.00 per 100; 3 in.. $6.00 per 100. F. N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres Pine Stock-Choicest Varieties Per 100 Per 1000 3 IDCh S6.U0 $10.00 2 inch 3.00 26.00 Just ready for a shift. Oafh with orderpleaee. FLORACROFT GARDENS, MOORESTOWN, Buriington Co. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. As regards his bedding; plants and rose and chrysanthemum stoclt, Mr. Pickworth has all this out in cold frames. His geraniums look fine, and tliere are tliousands of cuttings ready to be taken from his stock plants. He does not have to confine himself to common stock, for he has many fine palms and ferns, and can show some of the finest specimens of adiantiums. including Croweanum, that are to be found in Detroit. Mr. Pickworth has been with his present employer for thirteen years. HARRY. FEQUS OOB SPEGITT CIBOTIUM SCHIEUEI. We have a tarce stock of this beantlfnl tree fern in beHtcondltloa. 4 in., $60.00; 6 In.. $75.00; 7 In.. $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for d'sfaes, best fetock In the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2H In. pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In., $0.00 per 100; i In.. $12.00 per 100. Adlantnin Cuneatum, Maidenhair Fern, nice busby atock In 4 In. potH. $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own atock, 35c. per trade paofaage, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILI.8. B(. J. Mention The Florlata' Bichange when writing. Tarrytown Fern Elegantisslma, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottil, 2'X In., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 20 lo. high, strong and stocky; $25 00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine. 6 In., $35.00; 5 In., t25.00: 4 In., 110.00 per 100. PIPDCnMI Extra fine, 6 In., MO.OO; 6 Id., riE.nauni »3o,oo; 4 in., $15.00: 3 in., $7.00; iHtD., $4.00 per 100. epflTTII "^o^ strong, 2i4 In.. $8.00; 3 In., ouu I III $12.00; tin., $20.00perl00. nl IRRFU^ * h>" $20.00; 5 In., $26.t0: KUDULKO 6 In., $35.00 per 100. P0IN8ETTIA8 ''' '"■• »=-™er 100 50,000 R08E8 V^n'tfolTZ White and Pink Cochet, Hermosa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet, La France, Kalserln, J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the Frxjrlsta' Exchange when writing. FERNS. 6000 Very Nice Ferns, leading florist's va- rieties, out of 3 Inch pots at $5.00 per 100 t r $10.00 per 1000. Or wlU exchange forothergood a riat atock which you have to offer. Also fine lot Of Primula Obconica, 6 Inch pans, be»-tln Philadelphia Market at $25.00 per 100. Cash please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Scottil, 2y, In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Striius hoiilthy plants in 2 in, pots from seed sown last August. UM per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine stock in 2i in. pots. $?.00 per 100. Cyrtomium Falcatum, the Holly Fern. 3000 nice clean plants in 2 in. pots, now ready at 3 cts. each. Pteris Tremula, about 400 fine plants in 4 in. pots, five to seven fronds each, the whole lot, or any portion, at 7c. each; must have the room. R G. HANFORD, NOR^VALK* CONN, UentloD The Florists* Exchange when vtrlMug. 392 The Hlorists' Exchange Easter Plant Baskets^^^ Twig Baskets, Pot Covers Pompeiian Tone Ware Vases Bohemian Glass Vases Waterproof Crepe Paper Accordeon Pleated Paper Cycas Leaves and Wreaths Doves and Wheat Sheaves A COMPim IIN[ Of GENERAL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We make no bluffs as we have the goods. No order too small, no order too large for us to give it prompt attention. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50. 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA M.nifinn Thr' Flnrisfs' Exi-bnntre when writing. DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 ^^S^.^ Brilliant Bronze or Green GALAX, 75c per I ODD. Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case. lO.OOO lots S6.SO. $5.50. CROWL FERN CO., We can supply youwith fresh made all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4o, 5c and 8c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAUKEL, 35c per large bundle. Fine line of Trees for decorating pnrpoeea. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive promptattentlon. MILLINCTOW, MASS. FKNCY • FeRNS Per 1000, $1.75. Per 5000, at $1.50. QALAX, per looo, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 75c. per loco, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit. Mich Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Ei^cbange when writing. R 0»5IG BROTnERS "—'•"•""•' ARTIFICIAL LEAVES Paper and Uuslin. 497 wc»t Broadway, new vorh All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only^ 1 ^ \ L CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. /^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MTANDAKU FOR QCALITY LeuGothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, StieetMoss WM. C. SMITH. MARION, N. C. Sold In New York by L. J. Kreshover; Phila- delphia, 8.8 Pennocb; Providence, Rennle&Plno; Buffalo, Wm. F. Kastlng; Cleveland, Cleveland Out Flower Oo. ; Scranton, Scranton Florist Supply Co. : Pittsburg, Pittsburg Out Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Cincinnati, C. E. Critchell; Baltimore, Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton, Ont., Dale Estate. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. FOR EASTER DECORATIONS BEST QUALITY Southern Wild Smilax $3.50 and $7.00 per case Laurel Festooning, good and full, 5c and 6c per yd. Hardy Cut DAGGERS and FANCY FERNS $1.50 per 1000. Discount on larger quantities. Bronze and Green GALAX, $1.00 per 1000 ; $7.50 per 10,000. A.1SO Headquarters for all Florists' Supplies. Henry M. Robinson & Co. 8 and II Province Street, Boston, Mass. Long Distance Telephone, Main 2Gls. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK Importerg and Bdanntacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery New York ARents for Caldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilax. Uentlon Tlie FlortstB' Exchanffe when wrlttniF. CiliffONJiW"*' all colors. ) RIBBONS'"'''" 9 inch, all colort. 'Write tor Prices. .'. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. MentloD The Florists' Eachapge when writing. N.LECAKES&GO, 53 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK Tel. No. iai4 Madison Sqaare Stands at Cnt Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 2eth Street & 31th Street Cnt Flower Market. Speoialtieb: Galax Leaves, Feme and Lenco- thoe Sprays. Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocK. fall weight, SO-lb. case, $7.00; 2e-lb case $3.76. GAL.AX— Brill lantbronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per &000. LEUCOTHtE .SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90o. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagrnum Moss— Large bale, $1.75; by freight, $2.00. Green Sheet Moss— Per bbL sack, $2. 60. All Kinds ot Florists' UappUes. Li Ji KrBsnovsr, Tei.s^ Madison sq! Nbw Y8rk Mention The Florists* Bichajge when willing. E.A.BEAVEN Tf'holesale Dealer la SoDtliiini Willi Silai And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplier EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. FERNS $1.00 per l,000 special for Easier >v'x'. in lots (if in.iMKi (tr ovtT. Strictly 'inaranteefi A Xn. 1 A. L. FORTUNES 431 STATE ST., New Haven* Conn. Mpnfion til** FloriBta* Bxcbancp when wrltlnr DAGGER FERNS. 10,000, $1. SO; 50,000, $6.25 MANCFACTCRElt BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florists' Exchange when w.ltJng. GALAX LEAVES. Green and bronze, freshly picked. 75c. per 1000, Postagre prepaid. References given. Cash. Address.H. H. HILL, Victoria, Macon Co. NOUTH CAROLINA. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Cromwell, Conn. The effect of Lent on the wholesale ti-ade has been hardly apparent, al- though retail florists have mentioned it in different localities, but the total output, each day, continues about the same. Roses are still scarce, Ameri- can Beauty especially so. It was though that Lent would furnish a slight respite and an opportunity to catch up, before Easter, but so far it has not. The approach of Easter is bringing many people to Cromwell in search of lilies and other seasonable flowers and plants. Among those who have been here recently were: H. G. Eyres, Al- bany, N. Y. ; Frederick Goldring, Slingerlands, N. Y. ; Edward MacMul- kin, Boston; L. D. Robinson and P. Higgins, Springfield; D. A. Spear. Hartford and John H. Cheney, Man- chester, Conn. Henry C. Beebe, for twenty-five years a florist in Middletown, Conn., died at his home, last week, at the age of 5 7 years. A. N. Pierson returned last week from Bermuda, where he went to visit liis family and, incidentally, to look over the lily fields. Magnus Pierson returned last Satur- day from New York, where he went to meet his wife, who has been spend- ing a part of the Winter in the South. The heavy work relating to the Easter trade, namely, the shipiiing of lilies in pots, will soon begin. These go by the car load, with a man and an oil stove to a car, where the dis- tance is sufficient to keep the plants out over night. Much, of course, de- pends on the weather and for that reason a late Easter is favorable to florists in the matter of transportation expenses. H. AURORA, ILL.— The Aurora Nur- sery Company has increased its capital stock from $5,000 to $25,000. 'larch 24, 1906 The Plori^ts' Exchang:e 393 WE ARE GIVING FLORISTS I Much more Nicotine for their mone}?, when purchasing "Nico=Fume" Liquid, than has ever been offered by any competing article. Remember, "nico-fume" ijouid contains never less than 40% Nicotine, and is of exceptionally pure quality. JUST LOOK AT THESE PRICES!! 1=4 ["int, 50c. Pint, $1.50. \-2 Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10.50. 5 Gallons, $47.25 We are also furnishing the following advantages in "Nico=Fiinie" Paper: " NICO-FUME " PAPER is stronger per .square inch than any other; is packed in special *riction-top tins, preventing loss of strength b}' evaporation; is folded and punched, eady for use; is of a special size, furnishing the best distribution of vapor; is of uniform quality. PRICES: 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50. 288 sheets, $6.50. 1728 sheets, $35.10. FOR SALE BY SEEDStVEN Manufactured By . . . The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. Louisville Ky. \ Mpntion tho FlyorlsTs' Ev^hange w'-en wrltlo^ar. The Whilldin Pottery Go. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Dor ontpat ot Flower Pots Is \2rztr tban any concern In tbe World Oar Stock is always Large and Complete Main OfDc* and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA War*houses; JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, W. Y. IC00 2i4 " 5.25 1500 2!ij " e.oo loco 8 5 00 800 3"^ " 6.80 500 4 4.50 820 & 4.M 144 a 3.16 UentloQ The Florists' Eichange wben writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in smaU crates, easj lo luiiidle. Price per crate Price per crate 1600 2 m. pots in crate.S4H8 12" 7 in. pots lu crate6.»J.20 HAND MADE 48 9 ill. pots in crate, $8.60 4H 10 ■' " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.60 .Seed pans, same pri<-e as pote. Send for price list ot ('ylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging BaBketa, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuKustKoIkerA»oiiB,Agt9.,81 Burclay St^N.Y.Cttj Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF The Florists' Hail Association has paid 950 losses amounting to $96,000.00 For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Mention the Florlstii' Exchange wbeo writing. NQ-W 18 THE XIME to use our Pulverized Sheep Manure on your lawns, flower and vegetable garden. It Is rich with humls and organic matters and mixes Immediately withthes 11. WRITE US FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Mention The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. IKOTEEN APHIS PUNR) THE OBTGlNALAKOfiENUlNE ^ NlCOTINErUNIfiANT WIDELY IMrrATEO BUT NEVER£flU*l£I> NlfORMAwALTOEfKim DON T A'CtPT INFCRIUR tMrTATlONS PRiCE 60i PER BOX Of 12 SHtETS »61°PtRCAStOPT«UtBOXE3. , :3aC0flNEMFGXar ST. LOUIJ.Mg) Mention the Fl.irlsta' Eichange SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE _„, PLANTS. USED m fUMIOillON .5^ ORSPRAYINC.IMDOORSOBOUT ^ ^ 1 ^^^ 200 POUNDS lOMCtO N 0»[ UNI NIWTEtN NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Loals, Mo- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FREE HOSE trial. Kay'8 "Florlet" Hose sent on GO days trial. If not satisfactory return and we will pay charges both ways. Stlllson wrench takes ^4 to 2 In. pipe $14" 2 In.Gate Valves 2-211 «i UoseBlbb 60 Pipe Cutler, cut ■, to 2 In I.S-'i Pipe Vise takes ;/s to 2^ in 2.li(i Stock and Dies, Threads i '.i-l>S-2 1n 5.60 "Wrought iron pipe lasts longer thnn steel. Get our price on Guaranteed AVrought Iron Pipe. Send for Free Catalogue Kay's Boilers. Wm. H. Kay Co., 244 Fulton Street New York. Mention Tbe Florists' Eichange when writing. San Francisco. News Items. The wc'fk's weather was gener- ally of an unsettled and stormy char- acter throughout California. Cloudi- ness was general, and there were but short intervals of sunshine. As a ruli\ the rain was light and well distributed. Light frosts occurred two mornings in many places, but in general the tem- perature did not fall below the freez- ing point. As a reward for his good work in in- vestigating the fruit 'insect pests in Santa Clara valley. Dudley Moulton, a graduate student in Stanford Univer- sity, has been appointed field agent of the United States Bureau of Entomol- ogy. Mrs. Robert P. Hill, president ot the California Federation of Women's Clubs will depart ^on for St. Paul, whei-e she will attend the National Federation of Women's Clubs. To take with her she -has secured this week from Luther Burbank a liberal quantity of Shasta daisy seeds and is placing them in envelopes to be pre- .sented to the women attending the convention, believing they will be eaiefully cared for and taken all over the Union for reproduction. J. C. Gardiner, a 63-5'ear-oId veteran of the Civil War and member of Lin- coln Post, G. A. R., the largest Union soldier oi-ganization on the Coast, in in the United States service as chief landscape gardener at the Mare Island U. S. Navy Yard, well known to all San Francisco growers. Was stricken by death while kneeling in prayer in the army chaplain's home, March 4. The State Board of Horticulture has declared a quarantine against Florida and Loui-siana to prevent tlie importa- tion ot any nursery stock from either of these States. A quarantine had lireviously been placed against any citrus stock from these States, but it has been decided to bar out deciduous -stock as well. There is no denying the tact that San Francisco is losing much of the valued Los Angeles trade it has en- joyed tor years, and a large factor in this changed condition is attri- butable to the onward march in flori- culture of J. W. Wolfskin ot the southern California City. Mr. Wolf- skill, ably assisted by George Watson, superindentent, two years ago built up a commercial place linown as Grace Hill Nursery in the outskirts of Los Angeles. Tliis was follow'ed one year ago this montii by opening up a centrally located and handsome- ly equipped retail place in Los An- geles, at 210 West Second street. Here Mr. Wolfskin and his two sons and competent assistants are dispos- ing ot all his large production ot cut flowers, pot plants, etc., and no one is wiser of this than the growers and florists of San Francisco. ALVIN. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FLorista' Exchange when writing. 394' The Plori-sts' Exchange REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The cut flower busi- ness is rather on the quiet side this week. The weather has been anything but fav- orable, and this together with the fact of its being the Lenten season, is hav- ing a rather depressing effect upon prices. The best American Beauty roses can now be had at $4 per dozen, and the best Bride and Bridesmaid at Sc. each; shorteir grades have not changed in price perceptibly. Carnations are plentiful, and on some days they clear out fairly well, though no advance is noticed in prices at these times; 3c. seems to be about the top figure for the better grades. Lilac is more plentiful than it was, and as there are many grades in the market the prices run anywhere from 35c to $1.00 a bunch. Sweet peas are more abundant and do not clear out any too well. Violets are extremely plenti- ful, and prices run anywhere from $1.50 to $5 per 1000. It is noticeable that on days when the weather is bad, many of these flowers are left over, and have to be sold on the day following at any price the street men are willing to offer. Lilies are quite cheap just now; as one dealer remarked this week: "We are asking 8c. each for them, but take Smilax has been in fairly good de- mand for the last few days, and good stock has been bringing from $2 to $3 per dozen strings. BOSTON.— The market is not quite so dull as during the previous week; sup- plies of several things having short- ened up considerably, and prices are a little firmer all around. Carnations, of which there has been a bountiful sup- ply, have decreased in quantity, and during last week all whites were much in demand; it is to be regretted, how- ever, that large quantities of these were colored up and sold as the genuine green flower for St. Patrick's Day. The bet- ter grades sell at $3 and $4, while the seconds bring $2 and $2.50. Roses are moi'e plentiful than carna- tions, but most varieties have a fairly good demand. American Beauty are still in limited quantity, although of better quality than they have been for some time. Some excellent blooms of Mme. Abel Chatenay, Wellesley, Rich- mond and Killarney are now on the market and each sort finds more or less favor with buyers. Bride and Brides- maid are always plentiful. Lilies are quite plentiful, as is bul- bous stock of all kinds, but there is a fairly good demand for first class flow- ers. Violets are not so plentiful, and prices are firmer. There is little or no change in standard kinds of greenery. J. W. D. CHICAGO. — "Heavy" is the general verdict of the market, but of course, that should be expected during Lent. The cloudv weather which has been al- most continual for the past three weeks lias had a depreciating effect on the general line of goods, and the recent cold snap, giving us December weather in March, has made another percept- ible change in the quality as well as the supply of material at hand. Near grown goods, which would naturally be supposed to be more effected by Lake Fogs, show up favorably with those from a short distance, where all reports agree that the sun shines most of the time. Prices hold practically the same as they have for the past twenty days, with the usual spurt for any line which is liable to occur any day and at al- most any hour. The condition of the market at this writing could be summed up in the fol- lowing: roses; if good, in brisk demand; carnations, too many, yet they are dis- posed of; bulbous stock general quality below par, good stock brings a good price. Poor sale for mignonette and violets; callas and lilies moving freely; and all greens with the possible excep- tion of adiantum are bought as soon as they appear. W. K. W. NEW BEDFORD, MASS.— There is a good supply of flowers; a little more than there is demand for. Bulbous stock has been somewhat scarce of late. Carnations bring from 35c to 50c per dozen; roses, $1.50 per dozen; violets, from 50o to $1 per 100. A few lilies are coming in; most of the growers around here will be on time with them for Kaster. From present indications there will be plenty of Ten Week stocks here for Memorial Day, also a lot of candy- tuft. On Monday the 19th., Richard E. Noftz opened a florist store on William street. This makes six stores within a square of each other. At B. Y. Pierce's everything is in fine shape. Joe Pierce has charge here, and deserves great credit for the fine ap- pearance of the place. A few green carnations were seen on the nth. HORTICO. f^ ST. LOUIS. — Business was slow the past week. During Lent not mucli de- corative work is looked for. St. Pat- rick's Day brought an extra demand for all kinds of flowers; green carnations were seen everywhere. Sunday sliould have been a busy day, but as the par- ade was postponed a week tlie boys will have to get busy again dyeing white carnations for next Sunday. Everything that looked like a white carnation was bought up Friday and Saturday, and the wholesalers took advantage of this call and put up tlie price to $5 per 100 for choice and $4 for common sorts. Col- ored stock went begging at $2 and $3 for fancy. Enchantress are very fine in color and quality, also Mrs. T. W. Law- son. Good red carnations seem scarce. All wliites are plentiful. Violets have again taken a jump in price, with not any too many for the demand at 40c per 100. Rose stock is coming in more plen- tifully and some extra good grades are seen in Bride, Ivory, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate; $S per 100 is the top price for fancy, and $4 to $6 for first. Rich- mond and Killarney are scarce, also Rosalind Orr English. Fancy Long American Beauty bring $5 per dozen and are not any too plentiful for the demand. Good stock is becoming scarce in Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcis- sus and freesias. These are in good de- mand at present. Callas and Harrisii lilies are scarce at $12.50 per 100. Some sweet peas are in but not many. Lily of the valley is fine at $3. Tulips, too, sell well at $3 and $4. There are more than enough daffodils . Smilax is selling slowly, with plenty of it in the marlcet. The same may be said of all other greens. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. — The heaviest snow storm of this season affected business to a great extent. With the exception of funeral work there is little else do- ing. On account of the continued snowy weather, several openings at de- partment stores have been postponed or entirely cancelled. Stock, with the ex- ception of bulbous flowers of which there is a surplus, is sufficient for all demands. Quantities of Harrisii and callas are in at $1.20 to $1.50 a dozen. Sweet peas, too, are plentiful, at 75c to $1 per 100 sprays. Excellent violets. Princes of Wales and Marie Louise, are shipped in at 40c to 60c a 100 ; a few homegrown ones bring SOc. to 90c. a 100. Carnations, with the exception of white, are moving slowly; $3.50 per 100 is the top price for fancy. For good stock, $3 a 100 is the average price; at retail 76c. a dozen is asked. St. Patrick's Day brought a spirited demand for green carnations which were limited by the scarcity of white ones; $1.60 a dozen was generally obtained for them. Lily of the valley is selling well at $4 a 100 wholesale; $1 a dozen retail. Some of the growers report a sur- plus of tea roses. Select Bridesmaid, Bride and Golden Gate sell at $7 to $8 per 100. Liberty and Richmond bring $5 to $10 a 100. This is a poor season for American Beauty in this section; tlie best received are not very good; 36-inch stemmed flowers bring $40 a 100; 12 to 15-inch $12 to $15. Plant trade is good especially on a seasonable day. Medium sized azaleas and rhododendrons, as well as good primulas and cyclamen, are much In de- mand. Tomlinson Hall Market reports a brisk business for last week. I. B. NEWPORT, R. I. — During the last week business was exceedingly dull, and were it not that a little more than usual interest was taken in St. Patrick's Day in the way of a few indoor cele- brations at night much stock would have gone to waste. Shamrock plants were seen in unusual numbers and they sold quite readily at 25c each. Violets are increasing in supply, with a lower \alue prevailing. Bulbous stock seems a fixture on the premises perhaps be- cause it is so plentiful. Carnations are selling at a little reduction in price, but »ln larger numbers than anything else. Roses are still good in color and sub- stance, but not much in demand. Few lilies are making their appearance, and somewhat contrary to expectations there will not be many ahead of time for Easter; but there are not enough grown here to supply the promised de- mand for that festival. In plants, palms are selling better than any other line; small to medium sized plants go the fastest. D. M. COLUMBUS, O. — A very dull week has closed. Carnations and bulbous stock are both in enormous supply, and $1.60 a hundred the price in round lots. A large part of this bad business is due to the real Winter weather we are at last having . P .W. MINNEAPOLIS. — Trade the past week has been only fair; all dealers liave done fairly well. Stock has been coming in in abundance; in fact, tlie market has been practically glutted with everything except roses. The de- mand has not been heavy, in conse- quence all the dealers have on hand heavy stocks. Some very fine carna- tions are cut, but on account of the lieavy supply they cannot be sold at a very good price; they have been dis- posed of the past week at $2 per lou (wholesale). Some very fine Enchan- tress and Mrs. Lawsons have been offer- ed at these figures. The stock whicli lias been shipped in on consignment lias not sold very well, on account of the vast amount being cut by our local growers, and the latter being fresh cut is of course preferable. None of the growers Iia\'e any number of rose.s in surplus, with tlie possible exception of Bride and Bridesmaid. Prices have kept up fairly well, and will no doubt continue to do so until after Easter. We are now retailing roses at $1.60 and $2; carnations at from 60c. to $1 per dozen; violets from 25c. to 50c. per bunch; tulips, daffodils, etc., 75c. a dozen. PAUL. ST. PAUL. — Business the fore part of the week was dull owing to the cold snap, but by the middle of the week trade opened up nicely, and the major- ity of the leading dealers wound up by having a fair business. Stock i.s plentiful; in fact, the grower that can dispose of all of his flowers is indeed fortunate. As a rule, it is hard to get a sufficient quantity with which to sup- ply the demand. St. Patricks Day in- creased sales to some extent and a number of shamrock plants were sold by one of the leading stores. There also was quite a demand for flowers for various entertainments tliroughout the city. Bulbous stock can be bought al- most at one's own price; and it is verj- apparent that a number of grower.^ liave overestimated the demand, as we have had more bulbous stock this year on the market than in any year pre- vious American Beauty roses are scarce, tiie most of them being shipped in. Tlie prices keep up nicely; the best grades selling for $10; second grade $8, and some very nice stock at $t> per dozen. Good Richmonds, Killarney and Kate Moulton are being sold for $2, and $3, per dozen; Bride and Bridesmaid, $1.50; carnations from 50c. to $1 per dozen. PAUL. DETROIT.— Saturday, March 17, was St. Patrick's Day and Detroit was tiie scene of gay festivities. The regalia companies did a large business, but it holds only a secondary position to that of tlie florist. Thousands of green car- nations were sold and tulips at a dol- lar per dozen. Funeral work prevails as the heaviest end of the retailer's trade at present, and white carnations are still in very great demand. H. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. ELIZABETH. PA.— Edgar Rutt has bought a plot of ground in the rear of Hoover street, to which location he will remove his greenhouse plant. MONTPELIER, IND.— Charles Croy and C. L. Watts have erected a green- house and will grow vegetables. The house is 15x20 feet. If the business proves a success they will erect another house for flowers this Summer. MIAMISBURG, O.— The firm of Schell- haas & Furst, florists, has dissolved partnership, Mr. Furst retiring. The business will be conducted in the future by Mr. Schellhaas. HARRISBURG, PA.— The Oakwood Corporation has been chartered with a capital of $10,000. It will conduct a general nursery business at York Springs, Adams county. W. E. Grove, York Springs, is the treasurer. PIERCETON. IND. — F. A. Knull has removed his greenhouse plant from Tadpole Lake to this place. One house. 20x66 feet, is well under construction. Later three other houses will be built, two of which will be 15x66 feet and one 10x66 feet. PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Joseph W. Kirchner and Philip W. Knight have pUTcliased the agricultural and seed business conducted by Jacob Kirchner in the Wollison block on North street. The name of the new firm will be Kirch- ner and Knight. LOS ANGELES, CAL.— The Califor- nia Rose Company have purchased grow- ing grounds at Pomona, 30 miles east of Los Angeles and are moving their entire plant there. They state that thev have the best soil and general conditions there to be found in Southern California. TERRE HAUTE, IND. — A local com- pany has been incorporated with $20,000 capital for the wholesale p;rowing of roses and carnations. Dr. Edward Reiss is president and general manager; Judge C. M. Fortune, secretary and treasurer. Henry Kranzke. florist for the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary's, will be grower. Three large greenhouses will be built in the vicinity of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, where ground has already been procured. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSiMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural ♦ Advertiser" /flJB ts THE BritlBh Trade Paper, lieliig read weekly by all Hortu-ultural traaers. It is also taken by over 1000 of the beet Continental , hoiiBes. Annual subscriptions to cover cost of LoBta«e, 75 cents. Money orders payable at owtUiam, Notts, Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agantt tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Mratlcia Hm Ftarlala' Bz^^aan wbea wrlMiK. MARIE LOUISE VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold. Orders booked now for Easter, send for prices. Also rooted runners from Ilarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, III Rhlnebeck, N. Y. MeptloD the Florista* Exchange when wrltlpg. ItO >Vest 28th Street -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Telephone 324-3i'j Madison Square. Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-6243 Madison Sq. Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. A8PAR4GIJ& 8PRAY8 Fresh stock — Direct from green- house, $3.00 per dozen Bunches. EMERSON C. McFADDEN. Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS, N. J. Mention the FI>orl9ts' Exchange when writing. WATKRVILLE. ME. — A change of ownership is announced in the firm of H. R. iVlitchell & Son Company. The senior member of the firm. Rev. H. R. Mitchell, who has been associated with his son, Frank H. Mitchell, ever since the business was established some ten j-ears ago, has disposed of his interest to George Fred Terry. The new firm of Mitchell & Company succeeds the old. Extensive plans have already been made by the new company looking to the erection of some large additional green- houses, as well as the opening of a new store on Main street. The management of the company's interests will be in the hands of Frank H. Mitchell, who will endeavor to enlarge the wholesale as well as the retail department. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. LISBON FALLS, ME.— H. W. Blethen is making an addition to his green- house. Mr. Blethen has associated with him M. D. Goddard. CHARLOTTE, MICH. — The Fuller Floral Company will build two new greenhouses the coming Summer, needed for their rapidly increasing business. Reasoner Brothers, Royal-Palm Nur- series, Oneco, Florida, are now making an addition of 60x100 feet to their plant range, most approved lath-covered house, with walls 10 feet high, to ac- commodate large palms and tree ferns. March 24, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange 395 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK TelephoDe 356 Madison Square MentiOQ the FIorlBta' Kichange when writing. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKE BONNET S^ BLAKE Wholesale riori6t& 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. CouBignmenta policlted. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give ub a trial. Mention the FIorlBta' Elichange when writing. BONINOT BROS. Wholesale Commisbion Dealers in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (n'i'iXn",). New York Telephone Gall, 830 Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST., NEW TOWC Telephone, 3870-3871 MadlMn Squire GRO'WE^ns, ATTENTION • Always I.eady to '.ieoeive Fme ."^toL■k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 IVest 29th Ste-eet 'Phone, 5&I Jladison Siiuare. N£W YOR-K Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orcliids Kntahlishetl \k^st Mention the FlortatB* Bichange when writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tlie ^Vtaolesale Florist of Ne-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1661-1665 Madison Square Mention the Florista* Exchange when writing HICKS & CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers In FLORISTS' &UPPLIC& 76-78 Court Str«*t Phone, 3G60-3661 Miln BROOKLYN, N. Y. MentioD tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florlats* E^xchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Oommlsslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS .^.^ 28 •W^illotiB*»by St., '"•"SSSriStain. BROOKLYN, N.-'Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 MTEST 30tK STRICT IIX.W YORK ConsignmentB Soliclteil. Telephone: 280 Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Bzcbanse when writing. JAMES McMANUS lES McMANUS ^'.^^rs^ul^ 50 W. 30th St., Ntw York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF \/^Xk ALWAYS ON HAND • PECIAI.T'r. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEVe YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON. Secretary Mention the Florlsta' Elichange when writing. A. L YOUNG & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28tti St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square. OonslgnmentB of choice cut flowers solicited, Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Flortats* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55:WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 39S4 Madison Square Egtablished 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per loo. In any quantity. Consigrnments of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Telephone Call: 290 Madison .Square. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Moore, Hentz & Nash, Wholesale Florists 55 West 26th Street. Tel. 756 Madison Square. We have a demand for cut flowers every (lay in the year. We can handle all c«n- f^i^nments to your advantage. If you arc growing for the wholesale market, ship to us. we can please you. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. J.K.Men 3^ "^ <"■ v^ \ ^. ^ w '%:% Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO \N. GHORMLEY wholesale^comm.ss.on Receiver and Slilpper of all -varieties of Cat Flowers Telephones.2200 and 2201 MadisonSquare. 57 WeSt 23th St.,' N E Wi YORK Wloiesaie Pilces of Cut Flowers, Hew YorK, jllar. 22. 1S06. Prices qaoted are by tlie liaii«. CALL ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOB PROMPT DBLIVERY Choice Garnaiions, Sweet Peas, Daffodils and Violets in quantity " ^phVadelphia Mention The FlortBtt' Bxcbange when writing. ■^ILID Sl-lIL-A-3: -A.1JTID E3.A-BTE3R LILIES 'Prompt Reports" Baslness hours : 7 A. M. to 8 F. M. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLOBIST 1821 FELBKRT ST., PHILA., FA HOLTON k HUNKEL CO. WHOI,ESAI,E FIA^ERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Bpecallt} Write, telephone or telegraph. Loii^ Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WIMTEBSOM CO., E»tabjithed i894 45.47.49 Wabash Ava., CHICAGO BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CniCAOO J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CI1ICAG0 ConslKniiieiits Solicited Wentlon the FLorlstB* Exehange when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOIVERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CHICAGO Mention The FIorlBta* Eichanje whou writing. ST. PAUL. MINN. Send us vour Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY CSb CO.. Florists. St. Paul. Minn. CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents lor ZISKA'S "Up to Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. GEO. REINBERG Krr-'i^f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We wUl take care of your orders at reasonable prlcea. Prompt Attention. 81 Wabash Avenue, CMICAOO. ILL. CHA$.W.McHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and ORBENS 51 Wabaah Avc.,Chicaoo JOHN BREITMEYERS $0N$ COR. MIAMI AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, Mice. E. G. HILL CO: 'Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Wholesale Prices of Cot Flowers, Chicago, lllar.22, 1906. Prices quoted are bjr ttie Iinndred nnless otiierwise noted. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. RO(*ES American Beanty Extra long stems perdoz. 3J.36-lnchBtem8 " 21-lnch sterna " 2n-lnch stems " 18'lncb stems " 12-lnch stems '* 8-lnch stems and shorts " Bride' Maid, fancy special " extra No 1 No.2 .. O Iden date Uncle John Liberty Meteor Perle .. Chatenay orcnidB— Oattleyas Smilax . lily of the valley... Narcihsuh SwBET Peas to 4.00 to to to to to .75 to 10.00 to G.OO to 4.00 to .S.OO to 5.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 50.00 to 12.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 6.00 B.OO 4.00 8.00 a. 00 1.60 1.25 12.00 8.00 B.OO 4.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 75.00 16.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 CARKATIOBiS Inferior grades all colors 8TANDABD VABIETIES ♦Fancy .(The high White Pink Red Yellow & var White _ Pluk est grades [ Red of Sta'd var ) Yellow & var Novelties adiantum ASPAKAGU8. Plum.& Ten Sprengerl, bunches, Oallas Lilies. Longlllorum MiaNONETTE.ordInary " fancy VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy Tulips. .60 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to «.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 tP 3.00 to . to .76 to .86 to .86 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to to .50 to 2.00 to .75 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 4.<'0 4.00 4.00 6.C0 "iibb .50 .75 12-00 16.00 3.00 8,00 .25 .75 3.00 New Orleans. Club MeetingB. The German Gardeners' Club lield its regular meeting last weeli, witli a fair attendance. The club de- cided to give one of its popular out- ing.s to the members next month. Richard Eichling, grower for William Kehm, showed a fine specimen Spiraea Gladstone, also some well-grown Dutch hyacinths. The New Orleans Horticultural .So- ciety's last meeting was well attended. It was decided to hold a Fall show, and the committee which the presi- dent will appoint will go to work at once and get out a premium list. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Com- pany showed a fine vase of home grown American Beauty roses. Among other hints the grower, Mr. Locker- bie, stated that one of the main re- quirements of this rose was a light liouse free from drip. Richard Eich- ling, grower for William Rehrn, showed an elegant specimen of Phajus majus, with five flowering stems; al.so very fine Dutch hyacinths. A. Alast extended an invitation to the society to visit his place again this year and partake of his hospitality; needless to say the invitation was accepted with thanks. A surprise was in store for E. Baker, who, as chairman of the last flower show, by his untiring efforts contri- buted largely towards its success, was presented by C. W. Eichling. in a neat little speech on behalf of the mem- bers, with a fine Morris chair. Mr. Baker, in accepting the gift, stated that the most gratifying thing to him was the fact that his efforts had been appreciated, and modestly asserted that any member would have done what he did. John Eblen, our veteran treasurer, will not desert the ship; ho has been prevailed upon to withdraw his resignation. Our popular president, P. A. Chopin, will join the Benedicts; the event will take place in August. P. A. ^L-*l>*u;*>*LJsLJ4J*>*CJ*.,*L-*».>J4>*l,J4>*U*l ^--a-.*»^*l..*t>«.J*,.*i.J4-*l y^ Long Distance Phone Cenlrai 6004. Established iss). I f . WINTERSON CO. 45, 4f, 49 Wabash Ave, CniCAGO. Wholesale Cut Tlowers and Tlorists Supplies Oar Cut riower De|)artment We will have a very large supply of all Cut Flowers for Easter. Send us your orders early and you won't be disappointed. Shipping orders our specialty. Do you get our weekly cut flower price list ? If not write us. Our Su|)|)lij De|)artment We now have a very large and complet line of florists supplies. Many new novelties have arrived for Easter. Some of our own design and made specially for our Easter trade. Send us your orders and you will get the right Jl goods at the right prices. Our special supply list of r I Wintcrson's Novelties for Eastertide, 1906, is now ready. I If you don't get one, drop us a line. It will interest you ♦■T^WTT-WTifTifT? WT*'*r*rwTr'T*T^irTr'TrTr'irT^WT^irTr'w" Ueutlou The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. A. L RaiHiaii Co. 19=21 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale florists and florists' Supplies Several Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Florists' Supplies From Us I. We have just opened the Florists' Supply Department and every article is new and free from soil or damage. II. No article will ever be shipped from our house unlessit is in perfect condition and as represented. III. Buyers of our Supplies are given to understand and are respectfully requested to return at our expense any article that is not satisfactory on arrival. rV. We are the largest Cut Flower Supply House in the West and we do not rely entirely upon the profits of the Florists' Supply Department. V. We have no salesmen on the road, thereby saving you one profit, which we give you in the form of quality, as our goods are our only salesmen and must talk for themselves. Talk is cheap and these few remarks mean nothing to you or us unless you can see a vein of truth between the lines and avail yourself, by at least writing for our catalogue and giving us one order. }i Ideation The Florists' Exchange when writing. k k 398 The Plorists' Hxchansre ^«/^^^^%^«%^^%/%^^'%^i^%^%^%^'%%^%^k^^«/%^^^»^««^^^^%^'%^^^' It IS Just Liite THIS IF YOU INTEND PURCHASING MATERIAL FOR YOUR PRO- POSED GREENHOUSE, AND ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY AS WELL AS THE RIGHT PRICE, IT WOULD BE WELL TO LET US FIGURE. WE CAN FURNISH EVERYTHING NECES- SARY FOR THE COMPLETE ERECTION OF YOUR HOUSES. WE MAKE PROMPT SHIPMENT AND ALWAYS CARRY A LARGE STOCK OF I Air Dried Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Material, Glass, Boilers, Pipe Fittings NO CHARGE IS MADE FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU MAY REQUIRE WHILE ERECTING YOUR HOUSES. WE ALSO FURNISH WORKING PLANS ESTABLISHED tS7J CATALOGUES UPON APPLICATION S. JACOBS ® SONS, 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., BrooWyn, N. Y. # Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^ ENDORSED BY ABOUT 400 PROMINENT FLORISTS. ^ r t PEERLESS GLASS,2>. REPAIR i CLAMP to mend cracked glass 'immediately and permanently Hv slimuiiK a CLAMP oviT a cracked glass you protect your stock save coal ami Klass r,o it m.w before ti.e WKh winds play havoc with your roots. $1,IW « .11 repair ir^i I.Khts. Ask vour supiily man, or aiMress ,„,^,^. -^-trmtzs A ^ A. KLOKINER = = = WAUWATOSA, WIS. # Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates treely given. N. COWEN'S 392-94 W. Broadway, Mention The FlorlBt«' SON, NEW YORK E?acbange when writing. USEJTNOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 170 Fulton St., NEW YORK ' Uentlon the Florlata' Bichange when writing. REVENUE CLASS'CUTTER. CvitB pUte and common window ela«e. Has pii cutters " that are Blashera" In turret head. Price. 50c. each ; $100 per doz., poBtpaldlto any {address. EitracutterBllfor26Ect«.r^ • »-2t GEO.'.N. HOLLAND. (Dept. C.l Washington, D.C. Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. Holds Class Firmly See the Point > - 7 ti) < ^-M 0) a; 03 L W S UU UU uu O 6 S « t 55* 3 3 = J ~ o . - « »■ 7. a o III ss I 5if£ j3 x: ' . o o 5 iT n g 5 . •- * o » . ss ■ * « 88 ■ .e I .2- a '^ c 6 . o a .s a;*S's — ■ . a ^ a^ u ■"^ . ■a c a : a o . — CO a; _^ «-■ e £ a 5 C u (f)% -^ f^ ■■ C3 = 0 22 ^ <^ Oh-^p^ cd bJO C^ Mo (f) (f) (n ^3 O O Cu M CLh ^ ? n f ^r) o. o 3 c o © 0>^ cd 1 r^ o. G f irr roh a ^^ ^3 0 ^^ = 0 CL. o g.U >. w ^^ 1 Q^ C3 n ^ ^ ri as bJ3 oo eta •J <'^^ CO ^^ u ^™^ C3 a> 3 0 1 oo ^ ro Pittsburg. Trade Notes. The first day of Spring has passed and not a sign of gr'^en is to be seen; instead, the ground is cover- ed with snow and so much of it, that it will take some days of genuine Spring weather to get rid of it. The past two weeks we have had the most disagreeable weather of the Winter, and it interferes considerably with outdoor operations, particularly in making hot beds. Considering the Lenten season and the weather trade in cutflowers has been fairly good, although stock is coming in rather heavy. The quality ia very good and the supply quite varied. Lilies are coming in better; bulbous stock is heavy; violets are very low in price. Roses and carna- tions have dropped a little, but still command a good figure. The .seed trade has been quite brisk, but weather conditions have hurt it to some extent. Plant trade also has suffered somewhat. Fred Burki, president of the Pitts- burg Rose and Carnation Company, has sold his property in Bellevue where he formerly had his green- houses, realizing quite a handsome profit. B. Frosch, the landscape architect, has received a contract for improv- ing about 25 acres near Uniontown, Pa. The plans are very elaborate an.i if carried out will make one of the finest places in that locality. S. S. Skidelsky spent a few days in the city and reported trade brisk. John Bader and daughter spent a week at Cambridge Springs, and was very sorry he was called home on im- portant business as he liked the place very much, particularly the waters. Green carnations were quite the i-age on St. Patrick's Day; every one offered them for sale and a good many were worn. The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange has moved to its new quarters, which are not yet fixed up entirely. Mr. Demas promises a grand open- ing shortly. E. C. REINEMAN. OUR PATENT SHORT ROOF CONSTRUCTION AS COJVIPA.RED TO WIDE MOUSES. Note I THE IXU^VIBER OP SUPPORTS. XME ABSEINCE OP UINUSED AIR SPACE. THE SAVIINO OP PUEU. THE EQUAL DISTRIBUTIOIN OP VEINTIUAXIOIN. Louisiana Cypress aod Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Material and Hot Bed Sash. A. DIETSCH CO., "Selling Agmts frrr Ihe Witthold Sprinkler System." 619 Sheffield Avenue, Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. ___^_^ CHICAGO VAN PERT, O. — Charles Treffenger, a florist, formerly of Fort Wayne, is now employed at McConahay's green- house. EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I. — Sev- eral hundred feet of greenhouses, and stock contained therein, belonging to Andrew J. Olsen, were destroyed by fire March 14, 1906. The loss is esti- mated at $5,000^ JOHNSTON HEATING CO. GREENHOUSE. HEATING 1133 BR-OADWAY, Cor. 26th STREET, NE'W YORK lientlon the FLorlBts- Bxcbange when wrlUng. 400 The Florists' Exchange FOR YEARS You have known the corru- gated boiler, known what It does and what It will do ; you have installed other makes by its side and the' queer shaped corrugated has made strong compari- sons. Stick to your old friend— it's the queer shape that keeps down your coal bill. Hitchings & Company Greenhouse Designers and Builders. Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus 1170 Broadway NEW YORK P "The House That Jack Built" From the Greenhouse Material furnished by Foley Manufacturing Co., Chicago, is quite Up=to=Date and Satisfactory Such a house lasts a lifetime. Many such Ranges are building with Foley Thoroughly Seasoned Cypress Cut and fitted exactly from best lengths. Pecky Cypress unsurpassed for Benches. Try it. Foley Ventilating Apparatus The Simplest and Best Machine made. Gives satisfaction in all seasons and places Foley Handsome 1906 Catalogue Now ready. Sent postpaid on request. Write for Hstimate and Sketches. Our figures tell. »P. Mention The Flurlsta' Exchapge when writing KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET. CHICAGO FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 W. 22d ST. CHICAGO Mention Tbe Klt.fisl?-' Bxrhan^-i- wli>-i FREfS Oura§l#hanP1NE UPT&32 FEET_OR LOGGER GftEENHOU- AND OTKMBUltmKeMpERIAL MEN FUR^HED TO SWKRINTEND EFtEci^N When msibeo Ste^4 for our CIrtUI NE>QWgBTtJB0STOH THE BoUerB made of the best of material, Bhell firebox (heetB and headB of Bteel. water Bpace all around front, Bides and back). Write for information. Mention Tbe Florists' Eichanee when wrillpg. I The' Standard Ventilating Machinery I The original macMne with eelf- I oiling cups ; the moBt powei*fiil, I least complicated, very com- 1 pat't, with ease of operation. I The New Duplex Gutter, 1 ovtr Bix miles in nee and hlehly lrecoiiiiiir!i.l.-d : the only drip I proof ^'iitttT in the market. I The Standard Retarn Ipteain Trap has no equal for Ipimplicity or Its workings, I Catalogue free. IL HIPPARD, Youngstown, 6. Mention the Florlats' Eichange when writing. Mention the _FI.nrlsta' Eiohange when writing^ HEATINC^HEATlNC Let me farnith facte why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you P Write lor Prices on IHEAXING SUPPLIES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman and Kroesonell Boilers. WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ave. Station JERSEY CITY. N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. riorticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for f very Purtiosc for Private and Commercial IJ&e. We also manufacture and turnlsh Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and "Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit* tings. Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating* Estimates furnlstied for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. TILE DRAINED UNO IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ESFSH "Acres of swaiiicy land reclaimed and made fertile Jocbaon's Round Drain T»e meets every reQuirement.^ \ye.alBq make Sewei reases the Talue. f^OUNO Tf:LEgf.?ptRe"d'aSrFiriVri7k\c'h^^^^ - -" "' "^"^ for what you want and prices. JUUM U. JAi:K»OM, 60 Third Ate., llbuj, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. Mention the Florists' Elxchange when wrltlnf;. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, Belf-oilinp de^ vice automatic stop, Bolia link Cham make the IMPROVED CHALLENGE the most perfect apparatus hi the market. Write for catalogue and prlcei before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address. Box 789. New YorK City. Mention The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. 'Absolutely Safe and Reliable. Ask Your Friends" Dry Rot and Fungus are alike defied b'- the ^Red Gulf Cypress of which we build our 1 ^nks. THE W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Meotlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard ilreenhouse Boilers One i-nt gata onr Catalog GIBLIN i CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The 'lorlata* Exchange when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Oet the best Greenhouse Material Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. 00.^ Bloomsburo^, Pa. Mention The Florists* lixcbange wh'-n writing. I u ITrt are a 'straight shoot and aim to groto into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXL No. 13 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MARCH 31, J906 One Dollar Pet Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations is to see them growing. There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I HVINSOR. ThlB la sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which Is a clear ellvery pink— a ehdae between Enchaotrese and Mru Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact. It is Just the shade that we hare all been trying to get. The color will make It sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are conelderablj larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower It has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large flowei Ing variety quite so tree as Winsor. WHITK ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport ol Enchantress, which Is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress Is Identical in every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will And it In White Enchantress, HELEN 91. GOULD. This Is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color Is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautl.ul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Z*aw8on, W^hlte Lav^son, Red Lawson, Encbantress, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountlfal, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and la giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best In the variegated class. Come and Inspect our stock of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown»on»flndson, N.Y. RICHMOND •'THE FINEST ROSE ever produced" was the verdict of all who saw it at THE ROSE SHOW 10 FOR FIRST CLASS STOCK BY THE THOUSAND; $12 BY THE HUNDRED. This is from the same stock which took first prize at the American Rose Society Exhibition W. H. ElllOlt, Brlgiiion, Mass. Mention The FlorlsU' Excbange when wrlHnj. GREEN LILY STAKES Hake Your Stock Attractive 100 1000 i in. diameter, 30 in. long eoc. $5.00 i in. liiameter, :l(^ in. lontr 7.5c. 6.00 QkEEN raffia for TYINO, per lb. 35c. EASTER ROSES IN BLOOM Dozen 100 BABY RAMBLERS, line 4 inch pots. Bushy, full of Buds and Blooms $.5.00 $35.00 DORMANT, field grown 3..50 25.00 DORMANT kOSES, STRONG 2-YEAR LOW BUDDED CAROLINE TESTOUT ULRICH BRUNNER SOLEIL D'OR KAISERIN OENL. JACQUEMINOT LA FRANCh ALFRED COLOMB Doz. $1.50; 100, $11.00. PAUL NEVRON Doz. $2.00; 100, $15.00. GRUSS AN TEPLITZ HAONA CMARTA I MRS. R. a. CRAWFORD I PRAU KARL DRUSCHKI Doz. 100 CRIMSON RAMBLER, 3 to 4 feet $2.00 $12.00 5 to 6 feet 3.00 20.00 LILIUM AURATUM CALADIUM. T>„, inn mnn I Doz. 100 1000 Doz 100 1000 I Esculentum, 5-7 30c $1.50 $12.60 7-9 $0.75 $5.00 $45.00 j .. 7.9 50c 3.00 25.00 911 1.20 8.50 75.00 | " 9-11 76c 5.00 45.00 Send for our book for florists; It will save you money. SEEDS BULBS PLANTS SUPPLIES Kaiisteni)Ge6tore CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St.. GrecDhouBes, Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTON Men Craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in tOO Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at aii the Shows. Craig Wins »" the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins »" the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Monev Producer. Craig Wins as a Crower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODTJCEKS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND PAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and FILLING ALL ORDERS on TIMB and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly. $3.0u for 25 $25.00 for 2S0 6.00 for so 50.00 for 500 I2.00 for fOO 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company 5 °/o discount lor casliwltli Of dcp. QUEENS, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 41 4u2 The Florists' Exchangee AWAKENING OF SPRING Gloxinias, mixed 60c doz. separate colors 80c Tuberoses, extras $1.00 100 Caladium, small $5.00 100. Large, Gladiolus, extra fine mixed scedliiitrs -.-- Lilium Auralum $1.25 doz. Speciosum Album 1.25 Rubrum or Roseum 1.25 Asparagus Sprengeri 20c 100 Asparagus Plum. Nanus 70c 100 Ageratum Tom Thumb, blue. tr. pkt., Alyssum Little Gem Asters, Queen Market, lead- int; variety Begonia, Vernon, dark bronze foliage \[ Centaurea Gymnocarpa Lobelia, Crystal Palace, com- pacta. true Petunias, choice mixed^ striped and blotched Salvia, Bonfire Stocks, 10 weeks. Princess Alice, white perpetual Sweet Peas, Earliest of All, pink and white, best under glass ,-- lb. Sweet Peas, Mont Blanc, good forcing variety Elliott's Rainbow Mixture -■ Verbena, Elliott's Mammoth, mixed "• P^^- WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, City UeDtloD The FlorlBte' Exchange when writing. S4.0O 100 6.00 KKI 8.00 lOOO 10.00 100 1.25 100 8.00 100 9.00 11X1 8.i5 l(K) 76c nm 6.50 1000 .10 .10 .15 .25 .15 .25 .25 .25 .25 .45 .45 .75 .25 I ASTERS. KATE LOcTj • Again taken highest awards whenever shown | Colors (Eni'hantress pink) and white. Trade" ♦ pkgs , SI .fifi. Xo agents. Don't send checks, i J. H. Lock, *^%Vecla.ist; A 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Can. A Mention the Flurlsta' Elichange when writing ESTABLISHED I802 LILITM AlltATI 31 9 to 11 inches, at J9.iai per. 100. Ltllutu Hpeciosnin 'Melpomene, 9 to 11 Inches, $9.00 per ItO. _ New creatioDB of Japan Iris, fine cluinpB, In 20 varietips, at Sifi.Otp per H>0.' Seeds of star Frimrose Primula ptellata, white. Crimson and bhi« each, per 1.3i oz.. fl.25. Besronia Vernon, mind, SI SOjer oz. Asparagus PIuuiobuh Kaiiug. S4.(0per 1000 seeds. And all other new and choice seeds for floriste. J. M. TH0R6URN & CO. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing. 1905 CRUl* ASPARAGUS SEED '100 1000 Plumoaus Nanaa .'. 60c. $4.00 Sprengeri 15c. 1.00 All Qreenhouse Qrown, Headquarters for all the best flower seeds and loo page Seed buyers guide free. MOORE & SIMON, Seed Growers, 338 markat St., - Philadelphia. Ifeotlon the FlorlBts' Bxehange when writing. Florists' Flower Soods NEW CROP Mignonette New Tork Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All, ElngUsh and Pure Culture Masbroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON. ^^^l^rllT^'' 114 Uhamban Street, HVSr TOBK l£entlon the FlorlBts' Bxehange when writing. EXTRA CHOICB FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, OUEDLINBURe. GERMANY. Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK XXX Strong and Fine, Ready for 3 Inch pots. I.oV>elia Emperor W^illiam, fine, $2.'J0 per lOO- VerUeiia-*, bes' California Giants, $2.00 per lOu. Petunia, New Star, selected. |2.0ii per 100. Phlox Drummoiicli, Compact Dwarf, grand for pots, finest colors mixed, superb. $2 oo per 100. Pelargoninms, fancy mix, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX SEEDS cineraria. Fineat large flowering dwarf, iOOO Flilox' Fumila Compacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; in flneat colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 26c. Chinese Primrose. Finest Urge- flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 500 seeds. $1.00 : half pkt. 60c. Pansy, Finest Qlants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 6000 seeds, $1.00 ; half pkt. 60c. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing. ASTERS Vick's Violet Kintr 25c. per pkt,, 2 pkts. for 40o. This Is the Aster of the season. Vick's Branching, in separate colore; %oz., 20c., }i oz. 36c., >20z. 65c., oz, 11.26. Vick's Daybreak yioz. 80c., 1 oz. $1.60. Vick's Mikado 25c. per pkt., 2 pkts. for 40o. Vick's Lavender Gem )ioz. $1.00. Send tor fully descriptive and priced circular, also our pamphlet on •* How to Grow As- ters," mailed free with every aster order. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Bjue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those vrho plant for profit. Mention the Florists' Bxehange when writing. HORSE SHOE BRAND NA/ARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. 1 2 W.Broadway, NEW YORK ONION SETS White per bush. (32 lbs.) $2.60 Yellow 2.40 Red 2.40 I Busliel Crates, lOc. extra; 2 Bushel Crates 15c. extra. Stumpp & Walter Co. 50 Barclay St., N. Y. Mentjon The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. SEED GRO^WERS LEONARD »EED 'ht^^ CO. CHICAGO Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds in the Central West. Write for Prices. Mention The Florists' Rxchnnpp when writing. LAWN GRA^vS SEED ':^t.^,. Dickinson's, Evergreen and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO, Chicago Mention The I'lorlsts" Excti Mention the Floriata' Bxehange when writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS German grown in color, or mixed. Victoria Tr. pkt.,2oc; >4 oz., 60c; oz., $1.76 Victoria. Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c; ^i oz.,70c; oz., $2.50 Giant Comet. Tr. pkt. 15c; >i oz., 26o;oz. 76c: Ostricli Feather, Tr. pkt. 16c; a oz., 80o; oz. $i.uu Queen of tlie HarKet, Tr. pkt. 10c; '., oz. 16c; 02 , 4uc ; ALYSSUM, White Carpst, Tr pkt. 10c ;oz ,30c; AGERATUM, Blue Star, Tr. pkt. 2rc. BEGONIA: Erfordia. Dwarf Vernon, Vulcan, Zulu King, each Tr, pkt. 2Bc; CANDYTUFT, Empress, 1 lb. $2.00; Tr. pkt. lOo. ; HOONFLOWER, White Seeded, oz., 36c; 1 oz , $1.26. Black Seeded, oz. 26c ; 4 oz. ,90c. PHLOX, arandlfljra, Tr. pkt 10c; 'i oz. .21'c: oz. 60c; Dwarf, Tr. pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 36c; oz. $1.26. PETUNIA: Sgl- Large Flo. Fringed and Stained Calltornia Giants, each Tr. pkt. 60c; Dbl. Large Flo. Fringed and Stalned.Tr. pkt. $1.00 SALVIA: Bonfire Tr. pkt. 25c; 14 oz., 70c; oz , $2 6 1. Splendens ^i oz., 30c; oz., $1.00 STOCKS: Dwarf Snowflake Tr. pkt. 2tc ; X oz , $2,611. Large Flo. 10 Weeks. Tr. pkt. 26c: }i oz., 7cc. VERBENA, MAMMOTH In colors or mixed }i oz.. 25c ; oz., 76c; BONORA: The New Plant Food, 1 lb. 60c : by mail 65c, 6 lb. per express, $2.60. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. 0. BECKERT, Aliegiiany, Pa. Mention The FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. Our Credit k Inlormation List For January contains 104 pages. It gives ratings on over 6000 persons in the trade and is the biggest thing of the liind Issued. Send us $10 now tor this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Streft, New York City. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAS. M. BRYANTi Engravfng M Choice mixed 25 SO.fiO .80 1.25 1.75 1.50 Trade Packet . .25 Peony Perfection, Separate color.^ Choice mixed .20 Mlgnon, Pure white .. .SO Choice mixed 25 Hohenzoliern, the earliest of all, fine, separate colors . .20 Choice mixed - 20 Comet, ,Separate colors .2.5 Choice mixed 25 1..50 1.25 1..50 1.25 1.25 1.00 1,.50 1.25 NEW CROP SCARLET SAQE, Our Own Growing. Clara Bedman or Boiilire. 25c trade pkt.: $2.00 per oz.; .¥.5.00 per i lb. .Salvia .Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 20c trade pkt.: $1.00 per oz. Special (piotatioii by the Jtound. NEW CROP ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED, Greenhouse Grown of high germination. Per 100 seetls, .50c; 1000 seeds. $3.50: .5000 seeds. $1B.50. SEE OUR BULB OFFER IN LAST WEEK'S EXCHANGE. Johnson & Stokes, 217-219 Market Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. READV APRIL iSt 100 1,000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings $1.25 $10.00 Asparague Sprengeri Seed- lings 1.25 10.00 INCLUDING DELIVERY. Eerns for Easter Ferndishes, Bushy, fine — favorite sorts, Pteris, Cyrtomiym, Lomaria, Davallia. etc. Express paid 3.50 30.00 BLEBS. Caladium esculentum. Fine CentreShoots 12 100 5x7 Inches SO 25 $1.50 7x9 , 50 3.00 9 X 11 75 5.00 Mixed Gloxinias, finest strains .40 2.50 Single Begonia to color.... .35 2.25 Double „ ,, .60 4.00 Single mixed Begonia .25 1.75 Double ,, ,, .50 3.50 Tuberoses Ex. Dwarf Pearl 4 X 6, 1000, $8.00 15 1.00 Send for our Flower Seed Catalog. H. H. BERGER & CO., AT Barclay Street, New YorU City. MentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHUA PIANTS NOW READY A large collection of new and rare varieties ready for shipment April 1, 1906. ROOTS A quantity of standard sorts on hand. Catalogues free DAVID HERBERT & SON I Successors to) L K. Peacock, Inc. Atco, N. J. UeDtloii ttie riorlsu' Eidianse wheu writing. Gladiolus America is conceded to be UNXLD It was considered exquisite enough to be used exclusively with Smilax and Ferns in decorating the yacht " May- flower" last August for the reception of the Peace envoys. "The effect was gorgeous." The name was so appropriate too. Introduced by us. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS TFLOR4LPARK, N. Y. Mention The Flortsts' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI CROFF'S HYBRIDS, "World's Best," Silver Trophy 100 1000 STRAIN, cini;ii.:il ^l"ik in thi-ir three v,cii,,iis, Rr.l-, I ii;lil> mid Blues ....$3.00 New Seedlings, I'l ;iii"Ve ... 2. .50 GroH's Hybrids, Crawford Stock 1.50 $10.00 Lemoine's Hybrid Seedlings 125 1000 Childsii Seedlings 1.25 10 00 Brenchleyensis .1.25 10.00 May 1-50 12.00 Superb mixture, all colors 1.25 10.00 While ami Light mixture 1-25 10.00 All stock f. o. b. packing free. My soil, climate and method is well adapted to the growing of sound, firm stock. JOHN H. UMPLEBY, DERBY, N. Y. Meatlon the Flortsta" Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCIIANGE,2-80uane $t„NewYork for Everything Wanted and Low Prices See our advertisement in last issue. Page 369. The EUzabeih Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N, «/. HEADQUARTERS for PLANT STAKES, Etc. HVAniNTH STAKES (Wood) Also suitable for Tulips antl other purposes DYED GREEN Per 100 Per lOOO 12 inch. ISO, 1.5 .$0.K.5 isinch 20 1.2.5 PANE STAKES 100 .500 1000 Southern .J0.75 $3.00 .WOO Japanese. Very thin. about i; feet lom; .7,5 :!.00 5.50 UNPAINTED STAKES OR DOWELS I Wood I 100 1000 :fii in. long :l-16 in. diam $0.00 $4,50 SH ■■ .5-ir. ■■ .55 4.50 .Sfi " i " 70 6.00 :W " 1 ■■ 60 4.50 :w •• 8 ■' 50 4.00 42 ■• 3-16 '■ 65 5..50 42 " 1 " 60 5.50 42 " .5-16 " 66 5.50 42 ■■ i •■ 65 5.25 42 " 8 " 85 7,60 We can supply these dowels, dyed green, 60c. per 1000 additional. "•FFEA (Fresh and Strong) Natural. 1.5c, per lb.: 10 lb,, $1.25; $11,00 per 100 lb, Colored. All shades, samples mailed on rc'iuest. Per lb.. 40c. : 5 lb. lots, :ssc- III, ; 10 lb, lots, 3,5c. lb. Write for new complete trade list, now ready. HENRY F. MICHFLL CO. SfotI iTiipiTters iiiul (iroueis 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. NAMED GLADIOLI Choice varieties, Including all shades. $10.00 per 1000, GLADIOLI, choice mixed. No. 1. $4,00 per 1000; 10 000 $:!S,Ofl; No 2, $2.00 per 1000. 10.000 $18.00 GROFF'S HYBRID'S, a tine strain, No. 1, $8.00; No, 2, $5,00; No, ,■!, $2.00 per 1000. CHILDSII, No. 1. $10.00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, dark, rich maroon, large open ll.iw.r, long spikes, $9,00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, double, choice varieties, all classes, divided rocits my selection, $3, .50 per 100, SPOTTED CALLA, one year, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 PIT IIIIKI TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, strong. ,$5,00 per 100, DOUBLE TIGER LILY, ,S3 00 per 100 SINGLE TIGER LILY, $20.00 per 1000; one year (iiiiii l.ijIM'l- SI" 111 per 1000 SHASTA DAISY, J! in pots, $3.00 per 100 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, 24 in. pots, $2,50 per 100, VINCA MINOR VARIEGATA, a beautiful var- iegated trailer, hardy as an oak, 2J in. pots. $4 per 100, „ WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, 3 years, strong, $25.00 per 1000, THURLOW'S WEEPING WILLOW, fine, hardy i-reeinT. 6 to s ft. $7 per liHJ, DOROTHY PERKINS ROSE, 2j inch pots, $4 per 100, Cash Please, Lists Free. E. Y. TEAS, Centervjlk, Ind. G. G. MORSE & GO. Seed Groovers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties WARNAARe.CO. SAS5ENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S, N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonias, Spireas etc. Meatlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $G.O0; 1000 lbs. $56.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York. Mpptlon thp FlorlHtf' Excbapgp wbep writing. PAEONFA SINENSIS In the very best and newest varieties. Ask for our trade list. New York ad- dress, Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Biriningham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. MINNEAPOLIS.— The leading de- partment stores are preparing for a large trade in the packet seed line. Some very nice orders have been placed for all varieties of seeds, but all in packets, no bulk seed being Iian- dled by them. The.v also handle large numbers of bulbs for Spring planting. ST. PAUL, MINN.— Clover seed is selling at $14.50 to $16.00 per 100 pounds in this market. Grass seed orders have been coming in nicely. The filling in orders for garden seeds are backward, no doubt on account of the season, and the general impression is that outside of the Middle States, there have been very few garden seeds sold. A week's warmer weather will doubt- less change the aspect entirely Cata- logue trade is good, but the last cold snap has kept back considerable busi- ness. P. BOSTON.— The large store and building of 'W. W. Rawson & Com- pany, at 12 and 13 Fanueil Hall Square, was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour Friday morning. The fire started in some unknown manner on the first floor and the _ whole building is completely gutted. Mr. Rawson's loss will be very heavy, as he had in all his full stock .for Spring sales, and it is yet difficult to estimate the amount. It will be a hard matter for many of Mr. Raw- son's orders to be filled, on account of difficulty in getting together again such a collection of high class goods as the firm has been noted for. J. W. D. Exporters in the Australian trade have just received further information from Australia regarding the details of the trade description act which pro- vides punishment for the false des- cription of goods imported into the Australian commonwealth. The new law was assented to by the common- wealth government on December 8. but will not come into operation until June 8. Among the goods covered by the bill are seeds and plants. A penalty of $500 and the confiscation of the goods is the punishment provided for the importation of goods falsely described under the terms of this act. 404 THe PloH-st^' EiccH^ncr*:^ SEED INSPECTION.— The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station is now mailing bulletin 125 on Seed In- spection. While the first law regula- ting the sale of agricultural seeds was passed in 1897. the needed legislation tor inspection was not passed until 1906. The present bulletin is there- tore the first one to be published since the inspection law has been in force. The bulletin contains the full text of the laws regulating the sale of agri- cultural seeds; directions for testing seeds at home, both for purity and vitality; and contains the results of purity tests made by the Experiment Station since 1902. Fifty-four kinds of weed seeds have been found in the grass weeds sold in Maine. While not all of these weeds are noxious, some of them are exceedingly bad. In many instances the dealers have submitted samples of goods that have been offered to them, and where the examination has shown the seeds to be of low purity, it has frequently resulted in poor seed not being brought into the State. Bulletin 125 will be sent free upon application to the Maine Agricul- tural Experiment Station. In writ- ing, please mention this paper. COST OF SEED DISTRIBUTION TO POST OFFICE. — Postmaster Gen- eral Cortelyou has supplied Repre- sentative Tawney. Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, with a memorandum as to the ac- tual cost to the Post Office Depart- ment of handling the seeds furnished by the Department of Agriculture fur free distribution. "As nearly as can be estimated, the cost of carrying a pound of this mall matter varies from 5 to 8 cents," he says. "I have been informed that the aggregate weight of vegetable and flower seeds distributed annually by the Dejiartment of Agriculture under frank is 690,000 pounds. The estimated number of packages is 7.300,000. Com- puting at the lowest estimate — 5 cents a pound— the cost of handling this matter is $34,500. He points out that the 7,300,000 packages clog the mails and take up the time of a large number of clerks and carriers which might be otherwise profitably em- ployed. European Notes. Winter has at last arrived and the outlook for the seed grower has cer- tainly not improved, yet things might have been worse, for while in the northern section there has been re- corded 27 degrees of frost, there have at the same time been heavy falls of snow to protect the plants. It is very doubtful if such conditions will continue for, with the increasing power of the sun every day, the snow soon melts and the earth is sensibly warmed. The aforesaid sunshine is heartily welcome, for the rainfall of the first two months of the year has exceeded the average for six months and every- thing is fairly sodden. It is little won- der that growers of florists' flower seeds are having a bad time. This is especially true of primulas, which are damping off very badly. The flowers of the giant strains have never been better than they are this year; but no sun means no seed. Cinerarias are just about holding their own, but are by no means strong. The flowers will soon be large enough to serve as sun- shades if the present rate of develop- ment continues. During the present week the writer has received from Mr. James blooms measuring more than five inches in diameter, of fault- less form and superb coloring. It is an open question whether we should not call a halt on development of size and pay more attention to ele- gance of form in the plants on which they are produced; but the purchas- ers must decide this point. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. ROBERT C. REKVKS COMPANY. 187 Water stret't, Nt-w York. — Descriptive Catalogue ot Agricultural and Horticul- tural Implements. Maehiiiery. Fertilizers, Garden, Field and l-'lower Seeds. Illus- trated. Government Scientists Object to the Free Seed Graft. The tree seed graft tor congressmen Is not favored by the scientists ot the Department ot Agriculture. Dr. B. T. Galloway, chief of the bureau of Plant Industry, under whose direction the great annual distribution takes place, is opposed to it. "The department has never advo- cated the purchase and distribution ot ordinary kinds ot vegetable and flower seeds, which could be purchased in the open market." said he, recently. "It does favor the distribution ot certain kinds ot seeds and plants, especially those intro- duced from foreign countries." Since the action of the House agri- cultural committee indicated that Con- gress might this year cut oft the appro- priation tor the usual distribution the de- partment has been overwhelmed with let- ters. The clerical force in Dr. Galloway's division has been kept on the jump reply- ing to inquiries. Every one is told that the present abuses originated and developed at a time when the distribution was not handled by the scientific bureau, but that for five years the scientists have been try- ing to modify the present practice and bring the seed work back to the limits intended by the law. Total Appropriations for Current Year, $242,920. "The total appropriations tor the cur- rent fiscal year tor the securing and dis- tributing ot seeds, plants, etc., amount to $242,920," said Dr. Galloway. "Not all ot this sum is spent for the ordinary garden seeds; in tact, the department officials have made efforts to keep the number of such packages to a minimum during recent years. The entire work ot the department in the matter of handling seeds and plants falls within three categories, namely, (1) the securing of the ordinary garden and flower seeds of which, as already stated, about 40,000.- 000 packets are distributed each year; (2) the securing and distributing of com- paratively new and rare seeds and plants developed in this country as the result of individual effort or as the result of the investigations of the scientists in the department. "This line of work the department con- siders highly important, and points to some of the results it has secured in in- troducing new types of cotton in the South, new grains and cereals in the West and new forage crops for various parts of the country. Many important advances have also been made with other crops, such as the new tobaccos which have been developed as the result of breeding work in Connecticut and Florida, and the encouragement and development of the growing ot sugar beet seed In this country. It is said that over $500,000 are sent out ot the country annually for sugar beet seed alone and that our sugar beet growers are virtually at the mercy of the foreign countries in the matter ot secur- ing good seed. The Department is now engaged in growing sugar beet seed, and through breeding and selection has devel- oped strains that give beets of much higher sugar content than seed furnished from foreign countries. "To carry out this and other work properly, the Department has testing sta- tions in charge ot scientific experts in various parts ot the country. "As a third line of work tlie Depart- ment has tor a number ot years been in- troducing seeds and plants from foreign countries, and as a result has developed many new and valuable Industries. An example is to be found in the macaroni wheat growing, which was first intro- duced five or six years ago. This wheat is grown in the semi-arid region, and last year's crop aggregated from 20,000,000 to 25.onn,nnn bu.shels, valued at from $10,- 000,000 to $15,000,000. How the Appropriation Is Spent by the Department. "Of the $242,920 appropriated, the De- partment spends approximately $132,000 for the purchase and distribution of the ordinary garden and fiower seeds, and between $72,000 and $73,000 tor the work of securing, breeding and distributing new corns, grains, cotton and other crops. This work is being done largely through Con- gressional orders. It is also carried on in co-operation with many of the State ex- periment stations. In addition, the De- partment spends something over $37,000 in the foreign seed and plant introduc- tion work. Of the total expenditures, about 20 per cent, is for salaries con- nected with the work. The rest ot the expense is included in the actual cost of the seeds and plants themselves, testing same and in co-operative work with ex- periment stations and others. "A large item ot expense connected with the securing and distributing of the ordinary vegetable and flower seeds is to be found in the packeting and mailing of same. These seeds aggregate, in all. fri^nn thirty to thirty-five carloads in bulk, wiiich must be brought to Washington and, after being accurately tested, they are put into small packets. These pack- ets are assembled live In a package and a congressman's frank is pasted on the package, which is taken to the city post- CANNAS A. N ID OTHER S K A. S O N A B I* HS STOCK. CANNAS— Austria, ICurbauk. Cliarles HeaderHon. ]>uke of Marlborough, Shenandoah, 2 to 3 eyeH. $2.bO per 100. $20.00 per lOfO. Black Beauty, $6.00 per 100. Fapa Nardy $800 per 100. GKBVILLEA KOISUSTA (Silk Oak). S In. high, $3.00 per 100. KEGONIA METALLICA, $3.00 per 100 GLOXINIA, named colors, $4. 00 per 100 ACHTR4NTHE8— 4 varieties, $2.60 per 100 COLEC8— 10 varieties, $!.00 per 100. BODGAINVIt,I.EA GI.ABKA SAN- DEBIANA-$1.00 per 100. HIBISCUS PEACHBI.OW-$3.00 per 100. BABT RAMBLER ROSES. 2^ la. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS ;- Named Colors, double $6.00 per 100 single 3.00 " " MUed " double 4.00 " " " " single 2.60 " " PINK MAM AM COCHBT BOSKS. $3.00 per 100. CLOTHILOE SOUPERT ROSE, $3.00 per lOO. AZALEA MOLLIS, bnshy plants full of buds, 12 tu 16 Inches high, $1.00 per doz., $30.00 per lOO; 16 to 18 Inches high $6.00 per doz., $lo.00per 100. BBOOODENDBONS (Graftedi In named varieties, 20 in. plants, ^.00 per doz.. $70.00 per 100; 24 inch plants, $12.00 per doz. $90.00 per 100. pot stoci, $8.00 per UlO; $65.00 per lOOO. THE STORRS ^ HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO MeDtlon Tbe Florlsti' BxcbaDge wbeo writing. CANNAS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE OONARD & JONES CO., West Grove Pa. Mfptloii thf Flnrlsts' K»ch«npp ffhcn writing. O lIa D I OLI United States Representative and Grower of Groff s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. tRTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. ilentloD The Florists* Exchange when wrlflng. office. It costs the Department approxl- m.-itely $1.10 per 1,000 packets to do this work. This includes the cost of the paper packet itself, the printing of full direc- tions on same, and the filling of the pack- et ; the assembling of them into a Large envelope or package, and the pasting on of the franks and mailing. "In the five months beginning about the first of December the Department must bring together all this vast quantity of seed, accurately pack it, weighing each packet to see that full measure Is given, and send them out. All this work is done by machinery. From fourteen to seven- teen machines are run each day. with a capacity of about 20.000 packets each. "It is this class of work that the jje- partment takes no particular stand for. as the Secretary has very clearly set forth that, in his judgment, the money so expended could be used to much better advantage either in connection with the development of new seeds and plants in this country or the securing of the same from abroad and the building up of in- dustries connected with such work." — Boston (Mass.) Herald. SEND TO XMIMOON COMPANY Tor i TREES, SHRUBS, VINES Your I and S^ALL reUITS rrlptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. MorrlsTlll*- Fa. Lorgc Specimen Trees. Nor-way Maple 2^/ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, 2% to 3 in. H«TseChestnut,2i/.;to3i^in Carolina PopIar^P^ & 2 in. " Henilocic Spruce, 4 to 6 leel Write for priees. P. A. KEENE i Madison Ave., New York. Formerly of K«enP \' Fonlk, FliiBhiiit;, L. I. kluntioD tbe FlorlsU* ExcbaDge wheo wrltlog. CALADIUM 100 lOOC .5-7 inches $1.60 S12.50 7-9 inches 8.00 28.00 9-11 inches 6.00 5S.0O 11-13 inches 8.00 75 OO GLADIOLUS 100 1000 Pink Mixture $1.75 $15.00 Scarlet laixture 1.00 9.00 Strined Mixture 2.00 17.00 White and Light Mixture 1.75 15.00 ftroff's Hybrid 1.60 12.50 Florist's Hybrids 90 8.C0 Tuberoses, Ex. Pearl. 4-6 in 1.00 8.00 HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing. c^ >i^ rvj rvi >^ ^ True, sound, selected rootB, 2.3 and more tyea, UeiiftDia, Florence Vaughan. Chae. Ht-ndersun, Il.ibusta. Mutallica $2.00 per 100; $16,00 p'T 1000. Bhirk Prince, Martha Waeliiiieton, pink, Et,'andale, West VlrKliiia. lllack Beauty, Kate Gray, $3.00 per 100;t26,0uperlO0. MixedS1.00perinO;$!i.OODerlOOO. nAHl lA^ field-k'rown. leailiiit,' kinds, for cut- UnllLlnJ tlowere named whole roots. $3.50 per 10i);»30.00perl'>00, Miied$3.00per 100. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0.. Balto., Md. Mentlun The Florists' Exchange when writing. California Privet I StroDtr. well graded stock. 2H to 4 ft.. 7 or more I branches. $2.6't]ier 100; $17.50 per 1000. 2 to 3 ft., 6 orniorebraiHd)rancliea,$1.60 per lilt); $8 n't ner loOO 1^ to 24 in., strong, wts Saponaria Ocymoides 4-ln Caucaacia a. pi. 4-ln. .po'ts! !! !! Saxifraga Crassifolia In variety 4-In. pots In mixture. 4-In. pots!!!! Pyramidalis. 4-ln. pots... Umbrosa. 3-ln. iwts *Scabiosa Caucasica, 3-In. pots Sedum Spectabilis. 4-ln. pots Spurium. 4-ln. pots. !' Coccineum. 4-ln. pots ! Creepmg, In variety. 4-In. pots. Senecio Pulcher. 3-ln. pots Doronicum. 4-ln. pots •Shortia Galacif olia. 4-ln. pots ! ! 2 00 bolidago Rigidus. 4-ln. pots 125 •Canadensis. 4-ln. pots... 75 •Spiraea Aruncus Kneiffi. 4-ln. pots 3!50 •Aruncus. Clumps x 00 •Chinensis. Chimps "." i'25 •Filipendulina fl. pi. 4.ln. pots!! !75 Gigantea. Clumps .... 1 25 •Palmata. •Elegans. 4-ln. pots •ulmaria. 4-In. pots ,„ •Fl. pi. 4-ln. pots !!!!! •Venusta. 4-ln. pots Symphitum Asperimum Variegatlim Strong plants 150 'Statics Eximia. 4-ln. pots...!!!! '75 •Gmehni. 4-In. pots 75 •Latifolia. 4-ln. pots " '75 •Stokesia Cyanea. .3.|n. pots ! '75 'Thalictrum Adiantifolia. 4-ln. pots 1 00 •Aquilegiafolia Alba. 4-ln. pots. 2 00 1.00 1.00 75 00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2. .50 1.50 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.25 1.25 1.00 2.00 1.00 2..50 2.00 •Atropurpureum. 4-ln. pots. •Roseum. 4-In. pots Minns. 4-ln. pots Glaucum. 4-In. pots !!!!!!! Thermopsis Fabacea. 4-ln. pots Trioyrtis Hirta. 5. In. pots ! •Trelhus Aurantiacus. 4-In. pots.. •Europaeus. 4-In. pots . . •Japonicus Excelsior. 4-In. pots' ♦Orange Globe. 4-ln. pots..' Tritomas. An Immense stock strong plants. Pfltzeri J 00 Tlvaria Grandiflora. Per I'bot) _''?:'"' ' 1.00 C""!"-* 1.00 Obelisque j go Quartiniana ! ! ! " 500 R. Wilson Kerr !!!!!! 5!oo •Valeriana Coccinea, 4-In. pots..! l!oO ♦Alba. 4-in. pots l.oo ♦OflScinalis. 4-In. pots 1. 00 Veronica Incana. 3-In. pots !75 Longifolia Subsessilis, 3-in. pots 1.50 Maritima. 3-ln. pots 75 Prostrata. 3-In. pots 1,00 Pectinata, 3-ln. pots I.OO Rosea. 3-In. pots 1,00 Rupestrifl. 3-In. pots 1.00 Spicata. 4-In. pots 1.00 Virginioa. 4-In. pota 1,00 Viola Comuta or Tufted Fansiea, In 4 colors 50 Violet, Hardy Double Russian. 2% in. pots 60 Wallflowers. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Yucca Filamentosa. 2-year.old. . . . 1.25 Per 100 S.OO S.OO 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6,00 10.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 18.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 B.OO 8.00 15.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 16.00 8.00 18,00 16.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6,00 12,00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 HENRY a. DREER. 714 ehestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. lieotluu Tbe Florists' Bxcbaoge wbea Tn-ltlDg. 406 The Hlorists' Exohanjare ROSES Low Budded I offer subject to Bale in RtroDg extra selected plants at $».50 per ICO except as noted. Nolese than ten plantri of an^ one sort at ibis price. 2-SO Alt. Colomb 250 Anna Dies bach 100 Baron Bonstettin 4J0B. de Bonstettin 2S0O Baltimore Belle 410 Caroline Testout litO Oapt. Hayward 350Capt. Christy 30napt. John Ingram 600 Climbing La France 2W CllmbinK Meteor 50 Bute of Oonnaught ino Duke of Edinburgh 119d Fisher Holmes TREE3. SHRUBS and EVERGREENS in good assortment. 350 Frau Karl Druschkl at 16c. SOO Gl. of Lyonnalse 2960 Gen. Jack 50 Gruss au TepUtz at l&c. 60 Helens at 10c. 50 Jubilee 70LaRoine ISOLeucbstern 200 La Frances 1020 Mad. Gab. Luizet 14tO Magna Obarta 230 M. P. Wilder 430 Mrs. John Lalng SOOMarga'-et Dickson 90 Merville de Lyon 500 Marie Bauman 200 M. of Lorno 350 Paul Neyron 200 Prince CaiulUe 410 pprle des Blanches 60 PiBonla 30 Queen Wilhelmina at 12c. 125 SouT de la Malmaison at 12c. 150 flalet 750 Ulrich Brunner 290 White Eaiabler 420 Yellow Rambler 70 Zepharin Drouot Catalogue for the ashing. HIRAM T. JOKES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. Mcntinn The riorlstw' Eychnngp when writing. SHADE TREES EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In foct everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDT HERBACEOUS PERENNIAI-S. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY STATE NVRSBRIBS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS* UpntlOD the FIorlBta' Exchange when wrlrlnc. F. ^ F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Mention The Florist^' F,xchniige when T\ritinp. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade CatAlogiie Free THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Successor to FRAMi ELMER COMNE STRATFORD CT. GCNERAI, NUR.SERY STOCK. Established 11 Years. You make no mistake to try our Stock. Mention The Florists' Exchnnge when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In.Scts t'JO.OO 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 cts 100.00 ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. 260.000 Buxus suffrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts . 38.00 AU splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SEABROOK, N. H. n ♦ ♦ Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start with the largest stock that can be secured! It takes over tMwenty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. >Ve do the long waiting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List Now Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES ^hr>XVi""L. WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. ♦♦»♦>♦•»••••♦»♦»»♦♦»♦»♦♦♦< &Ientlon The Florists' F^xehnnge when writing. ,Ji AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalogue of American Seeds and Plants la ready for maiiins. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Heeds and Plants Hpeolallsts, ATLANTA, OA Mention the riorlatB* Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I. Hoboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUNO NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts, PRICES MODERATE IfentloB tilt FlorUtt' Bicliuixe wben writing. BOXWOOD * For Edging. iBiixus guftriilicfiHa) Bushy Transplanted Plants Per 100 $6.00 Per 1000 $50.00 O.V.ZANGEN, HOBOKEN, N. J. W. &. T. 2j4 in. Pots, $7.00 per too 3 " " 10.00 " 100 Fieldgrovv'n strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Baby Ramblers, ImmeDse Stock of TIME TO HEDGE Hig^H-Grade, Low - Priced HEDGING CaliforniaL Privet. Bushy, transplanted stock. 18 to 24 inches, fi2. 50 per 100; $15,00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft, $3.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Japan Quince: strong stock, 2 to 3 feet, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii, l>"shy plants, 18 to 24 inches, $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Also Hydra-ngea P. G.,tree-furni, 4-5 ft. XXX, $15.00 per 100. Let U8 price your wants in Roses, Clematis, Perennials, Shrubs, Vines, Conifers and Ornamen- tal Trees. We sell at wholesale; send for price list; we mail it to the Trade only; use printed stationary. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NcwarR, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. SUCCESSOR TO FRANK ELMER CONINE, STRATFORD, CONN. Establislied 11 years. HAVE FOR SALE 1500 Austrian and Scotch Pines for immediate effect, raii^'ins from 3 to s ft. in height, 3 times transplanted. Root pruned. Well furnished, (Ttown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of them Specimens. No Belter in This Country. Come and pick them out. Also General Nursery Stock. Mi^ntion Thp Tlrirlsts' KTnhflnpp when wrltlnp. THE NORWICH NURSERIES, NORWICH, GT. Established 1870 0. E. RYTHER, Propr. Carries full line "if ornamental and fruit stnik at low rates. Especially large stock of Norway and Sugar Maples, Copper Beeches, European and American Linden up to 2h in. White MpTitinn ThP Flnrl.'»tH' Birch and Catalpa up to '.^in. Russian Mul- berry, Cuthbert Raspberry and Erie Blaclt- berry. Ibola Privet and Japanese Barberry. Send list of wants for uqotations. Rxrhnnffp when writlne. UentloD The Florists' Exchange wben writing. aim KBLPIII LHTIFOLIH. Th9 largest and best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Kalmlas in America, foliage perfection Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had anywhere in the United States; large orders especially desried. Write For Wholesale Price LUt. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsvlvania. Meatlon The Florlate' ExcbaDge when writing. ASPARAGUS. RHUBARB And Small Fruit PlautB Extra strong two year old asparagus. $4.00 per 1000; good two year, $3.00 per 1000; strong, yomig Rhubarb. $3.00 per 100; Ward, Eldorado. Blowers. Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert. Witch and other raspberries ; 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong 18 to 24 in, tops Ahiel- opsis veitchii, $2.50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown, N. J. lientton The Plorlsts* Bxchange wben wrltlOB. '»«>0LDG010IIVIIURSEIIIES"!; Crataegus Arnoldlana t-S It, $12.00 Crataegus Crus-gaill s-4 tc. 10.00 Crataegus mollis 2-4 [t. 8,00 Forsythia Fortunel 3-4 ft, 8.00 Viburnum molle 2-3 ft, 10.00 Viburnum opuiua 12-18 In. S.OO Viburnum venosum 12-18 in. 8.00 Trade list now ready. T, R, WATSON. Plymouth. Mass. UentloD The FlorUti' Bzchan(« when wrltlcf. A BOX CAR WILL HOLD 10,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET I will pack them iu car at reduced prices. Or- ders are booked now tor Spring delivery Cal, Privet, 2 to 2S^, bushy, $12 per 1000. 2Sto3, " $16 3to3>4 " $18 " '• Standard, t to 6 feet, flne heads, $60 per 100. " " " 3 to 4 reet, sheared, $60 per 100. Am, Elms, 10 to 12 ft., flne trees, (30 per 100, $160 per 1000. Horse Chestnut, 2to 2>a cal. 8 to 10 feet, $76 per 100. " " 2K to 3 cal. specimen trees. $126 per 100. European Lindens, 2 to 2>^cal. 10 to 12 feet, $75 per 100. Spiraea Blllardil, 3>, to 4 ft. bushy, $H per 100. Altbiva In Variety, 3,vi to 4;ift , •' $8 per 100, Deutzia Gracilis, 2 year for forcing, $6 per 100. Yncca Filamentosa, large blooming plants, $36 per 100. CARLHAN eiBSAM, TRENTON, N. J. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quautitie.s of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 505 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the Flortstj' Exchange when writing. \A/ILI-IAM PLUMB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT P. O. Box l.Sll. New York City. 1 am prepared to undertake the construction and equipment of estates, parks, etc. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Plans and estimates cheerfully furnished for large or small places. All operations under personal supervision. Twen- ty-five years experience. Correspondence solicited. Uenttoii The Florists' Exchange when writing. arch 31, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchange 407 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSEKYMEN. E. Alberuon, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; Oeorge C. Seagrer, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L.. Tates, Rochester, N. T., trea:-.iTer. SHADING HIGHWAYS. — Messrs. Ellwanger & Uarry of Rochester, N. Y., have received their annual order from the Massachusetts Highway Commi.ssion for 4000 shade trees, to be planted along the highways of the Bay State. This is the third year that a like order has been received. The order calls for American elms, various kinds of maples, oaks and willows, all of which are hardy, and when once started will live for years with no other care than that given by Dame Nature. — Country Gentleman. AMERICAN VINES SHUT OUT. — Consul Keene. of Geneva, sends the report that the Canton authorities of Geneva have given notice to all per- sons interested in the importation of American vines that after April 1, 1906, the importation of rooted American plants, whether grafted or not, will not be authorized in that Canton or province. He con- tinues: The perennial trouble about the dreaded phyllox- era is the cause of this prohibition. It was claimed that this disease was introduced into the Canton, some twenty-five or thirty years ago, by American vines which were planted at Pregny. By the federal law of 1894 the importation of American vines was prohibited. Exceptions were, however, provided for. Acting upon this authority, the local government has for six years permitted the importation of American vines into 37 of the communes. The Canton of Ge- neva, with 4,600 acres of vineyards, will now, like the great Canton of Vaud, adjoining it, with 17,000 acres of vineyards, be prohibited ground for Ameri- can roots. Scions of American plants are not in- cluded in the prohibition, but will be admitted as heretofore, after passing the usual expert inspection. Horticultural Notes. Recommend your customers for Summer flower- ing the ^sculus parviflora and Koelreuteria panicu- lata. They bloom in mid-summer, when hardly a tree or shrub else is in flower: and customers are always thankful afterward for the recommenda- tion to buy them. What a show the go'od old foxglove makes when in flower! Sow a lot of seeds in early .Spring, trans- plant and tend them well all Summer, cover lightly with straw or leaves in Winter, and the next June enjoy a most lovely sight when they are in flower. Advertisers in European gardening papers are still praising and pushing the Alpine everbearing straw- berry St. Anthony of Padua. Have any experiments been made with it here? The common Alpines do not appear to meet with favor with us, save with amateurs, who grow them for curiosity. Two late blooming perennial plants of great value are the Helianthus Maximiliani and Aster tataricus. The former makes a strong stock like a hollyhock, clothed with yellow flowers: the aster makes strong shoots of three to four feet, bearing loose heads of lilac blue flowers. Both bloom in October. Many evergreens, particularly abies (piceas), some- times" lose a leader when young. This is a good time to look them over, and where the loss has occurred, to tie up the next prominent shoot below in such a way that it will in time take the lead. A grand tree is the Japanese one, Pterostyrax his- pidum. It bears long, drooping panicles of white flow- ers, beautiful, and unlike those of any other tree or shrub. Its leaves are very large, of rounded outline, measuring, many of them, 4-6 Inches in diameter. What a brilliant effect crotons make when set in the full sun! In many parks and private grounds the croton bed is the most marked feature on the ground: it fairly revels In the great heat of Summer. The wild "flowering raspberry," Rubus odoratus, blooms nearly all Summer to some extent. As with others of the rubus family, it spreads from the roots, hence should be planted where there is no objection to its forming a clump in time. Its flowers, rosy pink, are an inch or more in diameter. As Elseagnus longipes do not all bear perfect flow- ers, and this species is planted entirely for the beauty of its fruit, grafted or layered plants have to be re- lied on. Elseagnus umbellata Is the one used for stocks, and as this is easily raised from seeds or cuttings, stocks are cheap. Syringa oblata, a species from China, is the first of all lilacs to flower. It leads all others by nearly a week. The old common double purple lilac is the next to follow it, opening its flowers a day or two before the others. Roses for Cemetery Railings. The use of Crimson Rambler roses for training along the railings of cemetery lots is to be com- mended. When in flower the effect is very good. This rose is well fitted for such use, as the long shoots it makes are the ones it needs for flowering and they are Just the kind to tie to the railings nicely. There is a better variety than the. Crimson Rambler whore It is hardy, which it Is here, namely the Glolre de Dijon. This is a flesh colored tea climbing rose, of delicious odor, and It Is better than the Crimson Rambler, because it blooms the whole Summer long, while the Rambler flowers but once. In June. It Is one of the sights of English cemeteries to see the Gloire de Dijon roses so used. They are carefully grown and carefully pruned and when in their first flush of bloom, in June, the display is most pleasing. In cemeteries where galvanized bailings are used care must be taken that the rose shoots are tied In place above the railings, as they usually are. It below the railings, when w-ater drips from them it kills ^\'hat vegetation it reaches. Narrow Growing Hedge Plants. There are times when something of a deciduous or evergieen nature and of a narrow growth is wanted by a customer who wishes a row for screening or division purposes and who has not room for anything that spreads. Should it be an evergreen that is wanted there is a choice between the American and the Chinese Arbor vitfe. the Buonymus japonicus and, perhaps, some of the retinisporas. For the Northern States all are hardy excepting the euony- mus, which cannot be depended on where Winters are severe. It does well in the states South of Penn- sylvania: and the Chinese Arbor vitae, although quite hardy in the Middle States, does much better South than North. When something of a deciduous nature is in mind there is nothing better than the good okl althiea, the rose of Sharon, as it is called, but the tamarisk is also a very good shrub to use.. For tall, slender growth, nothing equals the- Ameri- can Arbor vitfe and this can be recommended with confidence. It will grow in a narrow space, requiring only head room, and its height may be circumscribed sprout, in which case they would lie a whole year before growing, and .some would never grow. The yellow locust is the one recommended to be grown for timber culture, which in this case means, chiefly, its use for posts. All seeds need to be sown early, the sooner the better, especially those having hard, bony shells. Rhododendron Maximum. The setting out of large bushes of our native Rho- dodendron maxipium has now assumed large propor- tions. Besides that, large, full-grown bushes may be obtained from the mountains and planted with per- fect safety. There is this, too, in their favor, with ordinary care to secure roots and to keep them from drying out, the plants will live. This is a great boon to the owners of large estates who de- sire such plants for immediate effect, and immediate effect is what nearly all want. As estates rarely pass from one generation to another here, every one wishes full effect to be in his lifetime, consequently plantings are made with this object in view, and full grown rhododendrons are such a desirable ac- quisition. Another advantage gained by the planting of the R. maximum is that there are rhododendron flowers long after the named sorts have done bloom- ing, for these bloom in May, while the maximum does not bloom until July. In one way the lateness of blooming is not as effective as it would be were it earlier. When July comes the plants have made some length of shoots, and these shoots surround the bursting fiower buds. Were the flowering shoots Rosa Mult^flora "Simplex," at Twin Oaks, WashingtoQ, D. C. if necessary by heading back the plants. It still leads all other sorts for use In the way described. The Chinese Arbor vitse is also good, but it does not make such a bushy growth as the other. In the way of making height and requiring but little room for side growth, the althaea is a counter- ]>art of the Arbor vitae. These can be set out of various colors one color after the other In regular order, but see to it that they are all equally good growers as there are some varieties that do not keep pace with others in growth and when used the uni- formity of the hedge is broken. The very late period in .Spring that the althaea bursts into leaf is a great advantage to those who wish to rdant it late. Sowing Locust Seed. The United States Bureau of Forestry has excited so much interest in forestry matters that many nur- serymen are being asked for seedlings of Catalpa speciosa and Robinia pseudacacia, as well as white pine and other forest tree seedlings: and the proba- bilities are that those having a supply of these sorts will find calls for them. Coupled with these inquiries is the question how to treat locust seeds to have them germinate well. Many nurserymen sow them in Spring without any previous preparation, but it certainly helps to soak them in hot water before sowing. Those who follow this plan place them in water heated to 130 degrees and let them remain until they come to the surface, which they will com- mence to do after twenty-four hours. The ground must be ready so that the sowing can proceed as soon as the seeds float, as there must then be no delay In sowing. This soaking is to be recommended, otherwise, should the Spring be a dry one, there might nrif be moisture suflicient to cause the seed to wanted for bouquet purposes, the fresh green shoots surrounding the head of flowers would be very orna- mental, but when in a mass the great number of new shoots partly obscure the presence of the flow- ers. The blossoms do not show as plainly as they do when produced on named varieties. Regarding the pruning of rhododendrons at plant- ing, there is rarely need of doing this. They endure pruning very well when it is necessary, but, as afore- said, with ordinary care the rhododendron trans- plants with ease, especially when some fine sandy soil is placed in close connection with its roots. JOSEPH MEEHAN. THE MISSOURI STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY will hold its Summer meeting at Moberly, June 12, 13, 14, 1906. This date is set so that it will not conflict with the commencement exercises of our State Institutions. The society will discuss the practical questions which are of interest to every fruit grower in orcharding, berry plantations, mar- keting, spraying, etc., etc. Part of the program was arranged at the last meeting of the Executive Com- mittee and as usual, we are glad to get suggestions for the program, topics for discussion, questions, facts and experiences from any of our fruit growers. The Commercial Club and our local members at Moberly will help make this meeting an interesting one, therefore it will pay you to come. We expect to secure the usual rates at the hotels and on the railroads. J. C. WHITTEN, President, Columbia, Mo. L. A. GOODMAN, Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. 408 The Plorists' Exchange THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Stratford, Conn. E'stablished II Years SELL RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK. ALL KINDS. FILL LATE ORDERS. Mentlog The Florists' Rxcbapge when writing. LOOK HERE FOR YOUR OWN PROFIT VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., THE NURSERIES, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Gro-wex-s and J&xporters Of nursery and florist stock, conifers, ornamental stock, liardy shrubs and trees, forcing plants, roses in best varieties. Strictly first class, truarnntcctl for all arlicles at most reasonable i>ricos. Before placiiiy your orders, wait for our Mr. Bruss who will visit you iluriiiR April and May Ask for catalogue 19fn>. just out. No aeents ^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Transplanted sioch Clean, Vigorous and Northern Grown. 2ono ■JKin 10*10 1000 4000 400O ll»i(i 1!( H II I lilHMI 1000 1000 ■2000 ."JOO 2000 1000 .■iooo lofioo l,'">^lo IIHKI lOlKI IIKIII luiii IIKIII JIIIKI 'JIHYI LWO 2«I0 ft •jniHi 101 Ml KKIO 100 lOOof Per 100 Acer Ginnala, '2 to3 ft. at $12.00 AcerSaccharinum, li to .s ft. at IR.OO Acer Saccharinum, s tn lo ft. at 2.S.00 Azalea Mollis, .^mfricaii grown. 2 to ft ill 21.00 Baccharis halimifolia, 8 to 4ft. at. ..... 7.00 Berberis Thunbergii, 1.5 to 18 ft. at fi.OO lxto24ft.at 8.00 Catalpa speciosa, -i to 7 ft. at :.... 25.00 Celastrus scandens, s to 4 ft. at 7.00 Cornus Siberica, 2 to 3 ft. at 6..% .3 to 4 ft. at.. Sericea, 2 ft. at 2 to 3 ft. at Crataegus coccinea, 4to .5 ft. at Crus-galli, IS to 24 ft at. Euonymus radlcans, s to 10 ft. at 12 to l«ft. at , .. Hamamelis Virginica, 2 to 3^ ft., at . ."i..W 18.00 7.00 S.OO 10.00 13.00 LIgustrum ovalifolium, 2to 3 at 2. .50 Myrica cerifera, s to 12 ft. at. Platanus orientalis, lito S ft. at Potentilla fruticosa, 2 to 3 ft. at Pyrus arbutifolia. 2 to 3 ft. at Rhamnus crenata, 2 to 3ft. at Rhodotypus kerrioides, 18 to 'H ft. at. Rosa blanda 2 to .3 ft. at setigera, :; to4 ft. at Salix pentandra, 3 to 4 ft. at Spiraea arguta, 3 to 4 ft. at .. Symphoricarpus racemosus, 2 to 3 111 K.OO 30.00 7.00 n.oo 7.00 0.50 0.00 S.OO 7.00 .s.oo 7.00 6.00 15.00 15.00 ) orders lilled for loss than Symphoricarpus vulgaris, 2 to 3 ft. at Viburnum dentatum, 4 ((>5 ft. at lenlago, 3 to 4 ft. at at loon rates, a kinil. The Shady Hill Niir$eryCo.,6e(lfor(l,MBS$. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. i!SO,ooo Gaiiioioia Piivm 100 1000 2 years, 2i-3 ft.. 5-8 branches $2.00 $18.00 2 " 2-2J ft.. 4-8 branches 1.75 15.00 2 '■ 2-2i ft.. 2^ branches 1.00 9.00 2 " 18-24 Ins., 4-8 branches 1.25 10.00 3 " 2-2J ft., B-10 branches 2.00 18.00 3 ■■ 18-24 ins., B-8 branches 1.50 12.00 4 " Tree form, 3-5 ft, 2)C. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted — line stock. 800,000 Asoaragus Roots 2 years. Palmetto, strong $0.40 $3.00 2 " Conover's Colossal 35 2.75 Palmetto 30 2.50 Conover's : 30 2.50 Barr's Mammoth 30 2..50 Donald's Elmira 30 2..'j0 Giant Argcnteuil .50 3. .50 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 100 1000 Gandy $0.40 $3.00 Clyde $0.30 $2.25 Buback 40 3.00 Michel's Early .30 2.25 New Home 40 3.00 Fairfield 30 2.25 Glen Mary 30 2.50 Haverland 30 2.25 Brandywine 30 2.50 Excelsior 30 2.25 Term Prolific... .30 2,25 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Altha-a. 2-3 ft., 4-8 branches $3.60 $30.00 Hall's .lapan Honeysuckle, 3 years.... 3.50 30.00 Bignonia Radicans. 4 years 5.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata, 4-5 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata, 5-7 ft 6,00 Spira-a Billardii, 4-5 ft 6.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J, H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Uentlon the FlortetB' Bxchanjre when writing. "^ Auto-Spray 4 gal. tank, brass rujmp, operates by compressed air. ISstrokes frivepressure to spray ^i ac re. Aulo>Pop Altachmant cleans nozzle every time used; saves half the minliire. Best line high prade Sjiravers. hand and pnner. in America. Catalog free. Good apents ■wanted, E.G. BROWN CO.. 51 Jay St., Rochsster, N. Y. Mention The Florlsti* Exchange when writing O.^K GROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. AsparagaB.plnmosns nanus seed. Lath hotiRC grown. $2.25 per 1000. .Smilax seed $1.25 per 11.. (anna .seed. Crozy's mix .$1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E, FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSHOOP, nOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, euch aB H. P. Rosee. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis, Bax- as. Choice CTergreeus, Peonies, etc. Ask for Catalogne. Mention The Florista' Bxchangc when wrltjpg. 75,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVETS 3 years, 3 to 4 feet 10 to 16 branches $l8.00per 1000 4 years, 4 to 6 feetf or immediate ef fect$25.00 per lOCO LlKbter grade, 3 years, $14.00 per 1000. SBLBCTEO tiPEClMENH. will make fine balls in one season, (5.00per 100. Packine free. Cash please. JAMES AMBACHKR.. West End New Jersey. Mention The Florlflta' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO. NSrs«iis BOSKOOP. HOLUND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSBS, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views in our nurseries. Uentlon the Florlata' Bxehange when writing ROSES ROSES A few elioiee Brides and Bi'idesinaid from Grafted Stock. 100 1000 2y^ in. iiot.s $3.50 $30.00 Sin. pots 1.00 35.00 One year old Killaniey, $6.00 per 100. One year old Asp. Sprengeri, $3..50 per 100. A.i.THORNE, Flushing, LI. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. RICHMOND ROSE 2'. in., f 12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Kaiserin A. Victoria, $4.00 per 100: »36.U0 per 1000, Variegated Lawson, R, O., t6.00 per 100; »50.0O per 1000. Endiantreaa, $3.00 per lOO; $26.00 per 1000. Qaeen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. let March DellTery. Clean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack, N. Y. Mention the riorlets* Bxt^snge wheB writing. ROSEwPLANTS: THE KIND TOr NEED IN YOliR BlISINESS.-All grown from wood taken from plants grnwing in the field and in bloom. Have never been forced ; are growing in beds out of doors with no protection whatever. They have the wood and Btamlua which you fail to get In an under glass reared plant Prices also talk. This stock Is the .same as we are i>lactlng In the field ourselves. Ouick order If you can use. Terms cash. Not less than 25 of a variety sold. VARIBTS 100 1000 Anne de Diesbacb H. P. Bed $3.00 AKTippina B. Ued 2.00 $16. Bardou JobB. Cherry Ked ' 2.00 2il. 'Beauty of Glazenwood Bank. Copper.. . . 2.00 BcsBle Brown H, T. Flesh 2.60 22 Bride T. White 2.26 20. BridesniaidT. Pink 2.26 20 BurbaukB. Pink 2.00 16 c^apt. Christy H. P. Pink 4 00 i'atherlneMermetT. Pink 2.26 20, Cecil Brunner P. Salmon Pink 2.60 26. *Chromatella N. Yellow (Cloth of Gold). 2.60 20. *Oherokee C.White Single 2.00 18. Cheshunt Hybrid H. P. Bed 1.60 15. OlloH.P.Pink 3.00 26. •CllinbinE Belle .SlebrechtH.T.Pink 2.60 26. *.Jlimbtng Bridesmaid T. Pink 3.00 26. ♦Climbing Cecil Brunner P. Salmon Pink 2.60 20. *n..IacqueminotH. P. Bed 3.00 26.00 t rruse an Teplitz H. T. Crimson-red 2.00 18.00 Helen Gould H. T. Pink 2.B0 20.00 Hermosa B. Pink 2.00 VARIETY 100 1000 Homer T. Pink $2.26 ♦James Sprunt B. Red 2.60 Jubilee H. r. Red 3.00 $26.00 Kaiserin Au;,'U9ta Victoria H. T. White... 2.50 20.00 ♦LamarqueN. White 2.50 20.00 Laurette T. cream 2.60 Mad. AbelChatenay H. T. Salmon-Pink. 3.U0 26.' 0 •Mad. Alfred CarriereH. N. Cream 2.00 18.00 Mad. Lam bard T. Red 2.60 Mad. T. Vatrey T. Red 2.00 ♦Mad. WagramH. T. Pink 2.00 20.00 Mad. Welohe T. Yellow 2.00 MaiinaCharta H. P. Pink 3.00 2.5.00 MamanOochpt T. link. 2.00 15 tO ♦Mar. Kiel N. Yellow 3.00 30.10 MarshallP. Wilder H. P. Bed 3.00 26.00 March, of Lome H. P. Pink 3.00 30.00 Meteor H. T. Red 2.00 18.00 MurielGrahamH. T. Flesh 2.60 26.00 Paul Neyron H. P. Red 3.00 26.00 Philemon Cochet T. Cream 3.(0 Vueen Scarlet B. Red 2.00 18.00 Relno Marie Henrielte T. Ked 2.60 20.00 ■Relne Olga Wurtemburg H. T. Red 2.00 18.00 •Reve d'Or N. Ai.ricot-Yellow 2.50 20.00 •Solfatere N.Suljihur 2.00 18.00 Souv. du Press. Carnot H.T. Flesh 2.60 26.00 Triumph dn Pernet Pere H. T. Red 2.00 20.00 Ulrlrh Brunner H. P. Cherry-red 3.00 28.00 Vlck'B Caprice H. P. Pink 3.00 Vis. Folkstone H.T. Flesh 3.00 26.00 •White Banksla Bank White 2.00 20.00 White Maman Cochet T. White 2.00 16.00 Winnie Davis H. T. Pink 2.60 22.00 •Yellow Banksla Bank Yellow . . 2.0O 20.00 •Climbers. CALIFORNIA ROSE CO. LosAngeles,Cai. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. «♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« 4 »♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦»««♦♦«• 4 Richmond i^.i ED CLTTINOS Now Ready for Shipment. We have 1 0,000 plants to procure wood from PRICE, $7 per loo or $60 per 1000 GUARANTEED STRONG WELL ROOTED HEALTHY CIHINGS ROOTED ROSE CCTTIBi6S Per 100 Brides $1.50 Bride.sinaid.s 1-50 Chatenay 1.60 Per 100 Kaiseriii V^M Perles . ;i..'io MacArthur .■!.."» La Detroit .^..'io American Rcaiilv Planls ready April 1st in '2'.. in pc'ls. ]4 Inch pots $6.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per l.OOO. American Beaaty. On own roots, from 2 V inch pots, $8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1,000 ; 3 inch pots. $12.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1,000 ; April. May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2'^^ inch pots. $15.00 per 100. Mme Norbert Levavasseur. (The Baby Rambler. 1 An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler, We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from i}^ inch pote, at $2.76 per dozen ; (17.60 per 100 ; $«2.60 per 260. Mention The Florists* CARNATIONS. we offer these special prices, from this date on carnation rooted cuttings guaranteed flrst- class stock, of the foUowlog choice varieties. ■WHITE Queen LouIko. The most profitable carnation we have ever grown. $2.00 a 100 ; $18.00 a 1000. White LawRon. $3 80 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 Lady Boantiful. $1.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. PINK Enchantress. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Fair Blaid. 12.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Mrs. Lawson. f 2. 60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Nelson Fisher. $«.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per lOOO. CRIMSON Gov. Roosevelt. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Octoroon. $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Oahelm. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SCARLET Red Lawson. Ours Is a much better scarlet than Is usually sold tor Red Lawson. $6.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per lOOO. VARIEGATEU. Mrs. M. A. Patten. $3.00 a 100; $25.00 a lOOO. Variegated Lawson. $6.00 a 100 ; $60.00 a 1000. Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Cahuzac. Merstham Tellow. Pink. Marlon Newell. All mid-season. From 2^4 'n- pots, $1.60 per doz.: $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2^4 In. pota, $3.00 per 100: $25 00 per ICOO. Rooted cuttings, $?.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. White. Early— George 8. Kalb, Polly Rose, wiUowbrook. Mid-Season— Miss Minnie Wanamaker. Ivory. Mrs. H. Robinson. NIveus. Alice Byron. Late— Mrs. McArthur. W. H, Chadwick. Fink. Early— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink, Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela Mrs. Perrin, A J. Balfour, Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile, Marie Llger, Late —Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Yellow. Early— Monrovia. Mid-Season.— O. Pitcher, Col D. Appleton, Golden G6,te. Late— Major BonnaCfon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. RIeman. Ked. Oulllngfordil. Bronze. Kate Broomhead. FOR FORCING 60,000 CRAFTED ROSES Estra Fine Healthy Plants. Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Rose Pots. .$1.5.00 per 100. .I* inch Pots, $1R no per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots. $10.00 per 100. 3J inch Pots. Sl.i.nn |,pr 100. ' J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Uentlon He Florists* Exchanxe when wrltlog. Richmond Per 100 $10.00. Fine, healthy, strong plants from 2-inch pots. Per 1000 $100.00 J. A. BUOLONG .■»7-.J9 t, Randolph Street ilentloD The Florists' Rxehjuijre wln>n writing. ChicagOt Ill- Kansas City. News Items. In spite of the assertion of some dealers to the contrary, the cut- ting- of prices on flowers by the de- partment stores is having a detrimen- tal effect on the trade here. W. A. Ba.stian, the popular manager of -the Western Cut Flower Commis- sion Cnmi)any, has severed his con- nection with that firm, and has open- ed up a fine place of his own at 1303 Baltimore avenue, where he will con- duct an exclusive wholesale commis- sion business. W. W. Filkins, the head of the Western Cut Flower Com- mission Company, has closed up the affairs of that concern and gone out of the business. Mr. Bastian now has the only commission house in this city. E. C. Bunyar's place at Rosedale is filled with a fine stock of Spring bed- ding plants. Everything is in nice shape and he i.s preparing for a big business this Spring. W. J. Barnes had a big decoration at one of the leading department stores last week for its annual Spring opening. The Alpha Floral Company's store is one of the busiest places in town. Mr. Ebberfield is a firm believer in the value of advertising and from a very small beginning he has in* a com- paratively short time built up one of the leading flower stores of the city. Nelson Jarret is a very busy man just now preparing for Spring. He has a faculty for growing more stock in a small space than any other man in town. The question nf holding another flower show next Fall is still unde- cided, TRAVELER. NORTHAMPTON. MASS. — On March 16 two greenhouses containing early vegetables and potato plants belonging to William E. Lacey were destroyed by fire. ROSES S [£ N D for our list of 2''i inch and 4 Inch pots. STANDARD LINE OF GERANIUMS and t'oiierat line of Miscellaneous Stock. See our ad. for March 3rd. Pansy Plants, oxtra fine strain, bud and bloom, $.''1,00 per 1000. LHIIe Gem Feverfew, 2h inch at $2.50 per 100. The National PlantCo DAYTON, OHIO. ftfentlon the Florlstfl' Excbange when writing. Cincinnati, O. The News. Lent Is not cutting much figure in tliis marle; ]irodiices flower^ freely. Color, a rich shade of bright Carmine Rose. 2I2 inch, $2.00 per dozen; $12,00 per 100. Mnne. DriOUt (or striped Reine Marie Henriette) — beautiful striped llowers, a s]K)rt from Reine Marie Henriette. zy^ inch, $1.50 per dozen; $8,00 per 100, Xrier^A hardy everblooming Climber. Color, white witli yellow cen- ter and dark yellow stamens. 2)^ inch, $2. 00 per doz. : $12.00 per roo. Magnafrano — A splendid cut flower and garden rose, very double; color, bright crimson scarlet. This rose is making an excellent reputation as a dependable hardy garden rose. 2^ inch, 75 cents per dozen: $5,00 per 100. If you want extra strong and vigorous 2'i' inch rose plants and many varieties to select from, send for our wholesale and re ail catalogues. The Conard ® Jones Co. WEST GROVE, PA. Uentlon The Florists* Eizchange when writing. ROSES Baby Ramblers, [U.T IWO. The followint,' k $20.00 per 1000. Crimson Rambler Helen Gould Papa Qontler Et»ile de Lyon M. Van Houtte ivory Bridesmaid Souv. deM. R. Nu The h Md. Chas. Wood i in. iHits, JSrt.OO per 100: $50.00 inds, 2Un. pots, $2.50 per 100. Marechal Niel La France Clothilde Soupert La Detroit F. Kruger Mary Washington Brabant tting Meteor .owiiif-' $;vm per 100, Magna Charta JOHN A. DOYlf, l,:\l Springfield, 0. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Per 100 Wellesley, 2J inch $10,00 Richmond, 21 inch 12.00 Brides, ) Maids, y 2i inch 3.50 Chatenay, ) S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I Vlpntlnp the Fl^rlatfl' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED KOSES READY TO SHIFT Select Stock, craftcfi for my own use. Brides and Bridesmaids, $l(1.on per 100. Kitlarney, Sl.'i.OO per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench for 7x8 inch pots, S-W.no per 100. J. W. HOWARD, &t' WOBURN, MASS. Mention Tbe Florists* Excbange when writing. 410 The Plorists' Hxchange 0^ B0M''&^:0M'^^0&0^0'&^^M&M^0'&} MI$S HATE MOllLTON? That beautiful deep pink that has surpassed all varieties of recent introduction. If not, do it at once. Our stock is limited and we want it thoroughly dis- tributed. Its keeping qualities are wonderful. Its color a deep pink in the center shading to a light beautiful odd pink. Not a cropper but a steady bloomer. We are booking numerous orders and to get it you must order early. Stock for March delivery all sold. We are booking orders for April and May delivery at the following prices : 100 in 2/2 inch |)ots, $ 30.00 500 " " " " 125.00 1000 " " " " 200.00 5000 and u|)ward6, $175.00 1000 -—YOU WILL HAVE TO HURRY—- We want you to have some. It is not an experiment but has been proven to be the best PINK ROSE YET INTRODUCED. m m 01 m 0) 1 m ^ m m m Mr. Jiio. Munsoi], Minneapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sir:— Your retiuest for our opinion of the New Pink Rose. "Kate Moulton" to hand. Will say that it is with pleasure that we can add a word to the many we have heard of the good qualities of this new rose. In the first place we wish to thank you for the favor of giving us the exclusive sale of the cut blooms in St. Paul, which has added mater- ially in getting for us the best trade in the City. Our only regret is that we haven't been aljle to secure more of them. As to its qualities, will say that our experience has been that it is a better keeper than any other Pink Rose we have ever handled, keeping its color better, and no matter how closely cut will open perfectly. We have had very few opportunities of not- ing how long it would hold its petals, but can say that we have never seen them drop the way other roses of this class will. We have always sold them at from .'iO* to 75* more than ntlu r I'ink Roses, and seldom have enough for tlif (h.-Tiiiiml. The color and .shape we consider ideal for a rose, and the flower being larger than other Pink Roses, it must be conceded to be the best Pink Rose ever introduced. Yours trulv, HOLM &"OLS()X If in doubt as to its superior qual- ities write us and we will send you a list of reliable growers who have handled it. They can vouch for our statements. MINNEAPOLIS FLORAL CO. John Munson, Proprietor Minneapolis, Minn. ROSES GRAFTED FIMU STOCK. KBADT NOW. Richmond, (3.00 per doz., f 20.00 per 100, $176.00 per 1000. Klllarney, $2.60 per doz., $18.00 per lOO, S160.00 per 1000. Etoile De France, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Kaiserin, Carnot, Uncle .John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz., $16,00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, 2Mln. pots, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healthy Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Lieut. Peary, Cardinal $6.00 Lady Itountifnl 4.00 White Laweon. Nelson Fisher. . Daheim. Ethel Ward (' Enchantress, Prosperity ( Mrs. T. W. I..aw8on, The Queen. Itoston Marlcet, Maceo I Melba, Pink Armazlndy 1 Queen Lonise 3.60 . 3.00 . 2.60 , 2.00 $60.00 36.00 30.00 26.00 18.00 16.00 MISCELLANEOUS Asreratam, Oope'B Pet, White Cap, 100 1000 P. PaullDB. 8. Qnrney L. Bennet $IM $8.00 Achy ranthee. four sorts I.IO 8.00 AmpelopBls Veitchl!, pot Rrown.. . . . 8.00 Coleus, beet bedding and fancy Borts. . . 1.00 Cuphea 1.25 Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 16.00 Feverfew, double white 1.60 GeraulumB, double and single 2.00 Heliotrope, light and dark 1.26 Ivy, German 1.50 8.00 12,00 15.00 10.00 Klllarney, 300 strong, dormant' plants, 2 yeari 92&.u0perl00. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond, f 12.00 per 100: $100.00 per lOOO. Ktoile De France. $12.00 per 100. bunrise. Ferle, Sunset. Chatenay, $5.00 per ion. Bride, Bridesnaaid, Golden Gate, $t.00per 100; $38.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS in bO varietjeB. ROOTED CUTTINGS Send for list. Caiinas, strong dormant roots In SO fine varieties, »2.U0 and *3.UU p. r 100; $18. oO and 825.00 per 1000. VERBENAS 100 1000 Hest Mammoths, rooted cnttlDgs. .. .$1.00 $8.00 100 1000 2.00 16.00 Moon Vine, true white Pelargoniums, fine varieties, 2^ in,, btrung Salvia, Splendens and Bedman Salvia, new early flowerintf sorts ASFAKA011S.-4FKKNGERI, 31n. per 10(1 ; Sij in.. tS.OO per 100. BKOONIAS, flowering varieties, 3 in., per 100. SMILAX, from 2!^ in. pots, $2.00 per per lOOO ; 3 in., $3.00 per 100. 6.00 1,26 1.60 10.00 12.00 pots, $S.0O pots, tS.OO 100 ; $18.00 WOOD BROTt-iERS, Fishkill, IN. V. ^ Mention The Florists* E)xchapge when writing. COLEUS GERANIUMS 10 Tar. 2 and av^ in. pots Asp. Plumosug, 2 In. pots Asp. Sprengreri, 2 in. pots X>ouble Petunias, ^^ in pots Verbenas, 2 and 3!^ in pots Pansy Plants, small, 1000-$2.00 Per 100 $2.00 2.00 2.00 3.0O 3.00 .50 10 Var. My selection, 2^ in. pots 10 Var. My selection, .'t in, pots Cannas, May 1st A'inca Var. 2 In. pots Alternantlieras, May Ist Oxalls, Floribunda Rosea Per lOO Di:i.D0 4.00 S.OO 3.00 2.00 1.60 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 70,000 FLOWERING PLANTS FOR EASFER 20,000 Puts of Lilium Longiflorum. 5,000 Crimson Ramblers, trained in unique iiiitl artistic (lesions, $1.00 to $2.'i,00 eflcli. 10,000 Azaleas, "rx'. to $15.00 each. 1,000 Hydrangeas, 750. to $3.00 each 3,000 Spiraea, Gladstone, etc., $6.00. $9.00, .S12,00 pt'i'iloz. 5,000 H. P. Rose Plants, $6.00. $9.00, $12.00 per doz, Rhododendrons, $1.00 to $15.00 each. Genistas, $0.00, $12.00, $18.00 per doz. Metrosideros, (Bottle Brush,) $1.00, $1.50 and S'2.00 each. Large Assortment of Hyacinths, in pans, $9.00 and $12.00 per doz. pans. Cash. H. C. STEINHOFF, TVH8X nOBOKHK, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writlnr. Easter Plants Nice Large Healthy Plants in full Bloom EASTER LILIES, 10c. per bud. Hydrangeas, .V)c., 7,5c., $1.00 each. Crimson Rambler Roses, .50c. to 7,5c. each. Azaleas, (iOc. 7.5e. and $1.00 each. Genistas, ffic. to 40c. each. Primula Obconica, 8 inch pans, .500. each. Geraniums, 4 inch pots, 10c ; 5 inch pots, 15c. ea. Spiraea, 2.5c. and 40c. each. Baby Rambler, in bud and bloom 4 inch, 25c. 6 inch. 3.5c. Daffodils and Narcissus, double nose 3 bulbs in pot, 15c. Tillips, rtouljle 4 bulbs in pots. 15c. Hyacinths, 1.5c. per pot. Tomato Plants, 4 inch pots. 10c. each; SOO in bud and bloom. F. B. KINi:, I,ewisbnrg, Fa, Mention Tbe Florists* Bxcbange when writing. Easter Plants Keady for shipment Easier week or before if desired: alt in (ine condition for Easter sales. AZALEA INDICA, assorted colors, 6 and 7 in. pots. $!.«), $1.25 and $1,.50. SPIR/EA JAPONICA, Gladstone and Com- pacta. t; in.. 35c. to 40c. each: 7 in.. 50c. to 75c. ea. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, all pot grown stock short, and extra fine lart^e heads. 5 in. pots, sin- e:le stems. 2.5c. to 35c.: 6 in. pots. 4 to 6 stems, .50c. to 7.5c. ROSES, CRIMSON RAMBLERS, 6. 7 and 8 in. pots, lart'i' plant-i. 7.5c.. $1,00. $1.25 and $1..50. MONTHLY ROSES, assorted colors. 4 and 6 EASTE'r lilies, HARRISII and LONGIFLO- RUM, extra line stock Just ri,^ht lor Easter. 6 in. pots. 3 to 6 Bud and Bloom. 50c. each ; 5 to .^ Bud and Bloom. 75c. each. GERANIUMS, assorted Colors, 4 in. pots, all in bloom. $IO(M) Iter 100. Silver edge Geraniums. Mrs. I'arkur. Broad white border double flower, lirit^Iit cl'^ar pink large bushy plants all in bloom 20(' to 2"«'. isirh BOSTON l-ERNS, heavy plants 6 in., pots. 40c. to .5(ir carli, 4 ill,, p':its, 20c. each. PIERSONI FERNS, 6 in., at 75c. each. CORDATA FERNS, 5 in., at a5c. each. FICUS ELASTICA, 5 in., pots, at 40c. 6 in., pots, at 50c. each. PALMS KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 35 to 50 In., high, 6 in. and 7 in., pots. $1.00. $1,.50. $1.75 each. LATANIA BORBONICA, 7 and 8 in., pots. 6 to S laree leav<'s, SI, on to $l..5n. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in., pots, good Bnshv Plants, at 2(ii-. PRIMULA OBCONICA, full of bloom 5 in., IHits. at 200. sin., pans 3 plants in each at 50c. HYACINTHS, from 1st Size Bulbs all colors $12.00 to $15.00, per 100. Von Sion. DOUBLE DAF- FODILS, 6 in,, pans full of Bulbs .3.5c. to 40c. each, 7 and 8 in., pans full of Bulbs 40c. to .50c. PANS OF HYACINTHS, 6 and 7 bulbs. 400. to .500. each. MIXED PANS of HYACINTHS, DAFFODILS, and TULIPS, 7 and 8 in. pans. 7.5c. to $1.00. All i,'n(. lis nuist travel at purchasers' risk and cash Willi orders from unknown customers. In ordering state size and price of plants wanted. Cut Flower list on application. EVEN DEN BROTHERS, 408 East Xhirci St., WIULIAJVISPORT, PA- UenttoD The rlorlstB* Bzchanee wben wrltlof. March 31, 1906 The Plorists' Exchans:e 4n LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akers H R 432.Tolmson Heating Co. 435 Allon W S Co 429 Jones II T 400 Allen J K 429JUU1 K E 4U Amhaeher James . . .408Kasting W P 430 Anderson & Cbristensen Katzensteln & Co . . .406 412 Kaj W H Co 43:i Andorra Nurseries ..406Keene P A 404 Aschmaan G 427 Kessler P F 429 Bader J 412 King Construction Co 430 Barclay F 412 Koster & Co 408 Barrows H H & Son 412 Kresehover L J 432 Bassett & Washburn 40S Kroescbell Bros ....434 Bay State Nurs 406Kuebler Wm E 429 Bayersdorfer H & Co Lager & Hurrell 411 436 Lang J 429 Beacli James E . . .420 Langjahr A H 429 Beuven B A 432La\vritzen C 428 Becker William 423 Leedle Floral Co ...411 Beckert W C 402 Leonard Seed Co 402 Bellevlew Ave Nursery Leonard 1 & J L ....411 Co 411 Lock J N -.402 Berger H H & Co . .403 Lnckland Lum Co ...435 Eernbeimer E 430 Lord & Eurnban) Co. 436 Eerning H G 430 Mader P 413 Black Chas 404-06 Maxwell Mtg Co 436 Bloom J S 427 May & Co L L 431 Boddlugton A T 412 McFadden E C 428 Bolles F A 411McKellar 0 W 431 Bonnet & Blake 429 McKisslck Wm E ..430 Bonnot Bros 429 McManus J 429 Braluard D Wm .. .412 Metropolitan Mat Co. 425 Brenneman J D . . . .412 Michell H F Co ....403 Breitmeyer's Sous J.431Micb Cut Fl Excb...432 Erlnton .M J 411 MlUang F 429 Brown E & Co ... .406 Minneapolis Floral Co Brown Peter 413-27 410 Brown Co E C 408MoItz A 428 Bryant J M 402 Monlnger J C Co 435 Budlong J A 409 Montrose Gbouses ...408 Burpee W A Co 402 .Moon Wm H Co 404 Byer Bros 427 Moore Hentz & Nash Caldwell W E Co. 434-35 429 California Rose Co ..40S Moore & Simon ....402 Campbell OH 412 Morse C C & Co 40.^ Chicago Rose Co ..431Mvers J H .... 427 Chllds J L 403 Natl Florist Board Chicago Cain Co 426 of Trade 402 Chinnick Wm J 413 National Plant Co ..409 Cobanzie Carn Co ..423 Natural Guano Co ..433 Coldwell-Wllcox Co .434 Neff L I 413 Conard & Jones. . .404-09 Nicotine Mfg Co 433 Conine Nursery Co F B Niessen Leo Co ..428-30 406-OS Norwich Nurs 406 Connell B 427 Ouwerkerk P 400 Cottage Gardens Co .401 o'Hagan J H 408 Cowee A 404 Peckbam S S 427 Cowee W J 432 1'ennock S S 430 Cowen's sons N ... .434 Peterson Nurs 406 Craig E & Sons 431 pi,ila Cut Fl Co 428 Crowl Fern Co 4.32piilla Market 430 Cunningham J H . . .410 I'hUllps H Seed Co. .404 Cut Flower Exch .. .429 Pierce F O Co 434 Davis A B & Son ..423Pierson A N 409-27 Deamud Co J B 431 Plerson F R Co 401 Debn C 413 Plerson U-Ear Co ...435 Denouden H & Son 408 Pittsburg Cut Fl Co. 430 Dickenson A Co 4ii2 Pittsburg Fl Exch... 430 Dietrich C P & Bro 413 Plumb William 406 Dictscb A Co 434 Polbos T H 428 niller Caskey & Co. .4.35 Pollworth O C Co ...430 Dillon G'house Mfg Co Powell R 411 436 Pure Culture Spawn Co Dillon J L 40923 402 Dorner F & Sons Co.411 Pye E H 408 Dowlen James 432 Pve R C 423 Doyle J A 409 Quaker City Machine Dreer Hy A 405-34 Co 4.35 Dumont & Co 430 R„„|jall Co A L 431 Eaton H N 427 Itawlings B I 423 Ebbing & Van Groos 408 Itaynor J I 429 Edwards Folding Box Co Reed & Keller 432 432 Ueeds Lake Floral Co Elchholz H 428 427 Elsele C 436 Reich V E 425 Blizabetb Nurs Co..403ReId Edw .. 430 Wllott W & Sons 402Reinberg G 431 Elliott W H 401 Relnberg P 423 Emmans Geo M 423 Renter S J 409 Endtz Van Nes & Co4.l3 Ribsam Carlman .!.40e Eskesen E N 412 nine F B 410 Evenden Bros 410 Ripperger G 433 Feltbousen J B 413 Riverside Nurs 406 Fenrlch Joseph S. . .428 Robin-son H M Co ..432 F & F Nurseries 406 Rnemer Fred . ...402 Fischer R 426 Rossig Bros 432 Floracroft Gardens. .412 Rupp J F 402 Flower Grow Mkt. . .431 s.vltford Geo 429 Fleur E 408Srhmidt J C Co ... 427 Foley Mfg Co 4.34 Srhultbeis Anton ...413 Ford Bros 429Scbunemans Geo T ..426 Fox & Rosen 428 Scollay J A 4.36 Froment H B 429 Scott J 412 Garland G M 435Scott & Son Robt ...408 Giblln & Co 435Scranton Fl Supply Co Goddard S .1 426 432 Greenhouse Co 436Sea Cliff Nurseries .428 Grohe F 423Seaman & Co J 11. ..423 Guntber W H 429Sellgman & Co J ...429 Guttman A J 429 Shady Hill Nursery Co Guttman & Weber... 423 408 Hammond Paint Siiellroad Gbouses 404-27 & Slug Shot Work8433 Sheridan W F 429 Hantord R. G 412Sbippensburg Floral Co Hansen & Lnnsted..426 423 Harris E 413 Signal Hill Flip- il Cn402 Herbert & Son Davld403 Simpson Robt 411-33 Herr A M 412Skidelsky S S 429 Herr D K 427Slinn & Thompson ..429 nerrman A 436SmitIi N & Stm 4'iS Ilerzog Wm 413 Smith W C 432 Hews A H & Co 433 Smith W & T 0> ...406 Ilicka & era wbuek... 429 Smith & Gannct 420 Hilfinger Bros 433Standard Gbouses -.426 mil E G Co 431 Stearns A T Lum Co 4.35 Hill Top Gbouses ...427Stelnhotr H C 410 Hippnrd E 4.35 Storrs & Harrison Co 404 Hitchings & Co 434Stumpp & Walter Co Holton & Hunkel ...4.30 402-3 Horan E C , 429Stuppe Wm 413 Howard J W 409Swayne Wm 423 Hubert & Co 402 Syracuse Pottery Co 433 Hughes 6 J 413 Taylor E J 426 Igoe Bros 426 Teas E Y 403 Jackson & Perkins .406 Tliiele G A 413 Jacobs S & Sons . . .435 Tliompson W 436 Jennings E B 427 Thorburn J M & Co.. 402 Jobnon & Stokes ...403Thorne A L 408 Totty C H 423 T,>\\eli A M 411 Traendly & Schenck 429 Inipleby J H 403 \'an Assche P 434 Van der Weljden & Oo 408 Vaugban's Seed Store401 Velie Bros 423 Vesey W J & M S .423 Vick's Jas & Sons .402 Vick & Hill Co 408 Vincent R & Sous ..413 Ward R M & Co ...402 Warnaar & Co 403 Watson R T 408 Weathered Co 433 Weber C S & Co 434 Weber H & Sons Co 420 Wi'eber & Don 402 Welch Eros 430 Weston H 412 Wood Bros 410 Wbllldin Pottery Co. 433 Winterson E F Co . .431 Wiptor Eros 420-31 Young A L & Co 429 Young J 429 Young Thos 429 Zangen O V 406 Zimmer Chas 412 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abutilon 436Palms 410-12 Achyranthes 404-10 Pansies 427 Ageratum 402-10 Pt'ox 402-13 Alvssum 402-27 Peonies 403-06 Allernantbcras ...427-36'"''''""'"'' 410-36 Ampelopsis 410-27 P*?""'"!* 402-13-27 Araucarla 427 Pr'^ct 404-06-08 Asparagus ■.'.■.'.402-28-36 ■,"«"''"''""'™;'«„ ..404-08 Asters 402 e^ Azaleas 4(M-31 401-04-06-09-10- 23-26 Salvia 402-10 ino OT'^*''''"* f±U^-io ■!2?';iSeeds 402 JSmilax 410-32 JSplreas 406 Begonias liougainvlllea . . . .404-31 Bulbs 402-36! Caladlnms ... .402-03-04 gf^ers" ! ! ! ! : ! ! ! ! ! I! ;Tn2 ?."■'"''?. .•„V'i?.'*;i?Tuberoses 402-04 Carnations . .401-09-1^ Verbenas 402-10-23 23-26 Vines 404 Chrysanthemums . .409-\-;,deta 428 10-26-2.S MISCBLLAN'E'oilS Clematis 408-36 Artificial Lea.ves ...432 Coleus ...,. 410-27-36 Boilers 434-35-30 Conifers 408Cut Flower Boxes... 432 Cuphea 410-27 Engravings 402-36 Cut Flowers . .428-29-30- Fertilizers 4.33 31 Fittings 434-35-36 Cj-clamen 413 Florists' Supplies. 432-36 Daffodils 410 Flower Pots & Tubs. 433 Daisies 423-27Glass 434 Dablias 403GIazing Points 434 Dracaenas 412-27 G'honse Bldg. .434-35-36 Euonymus 436Gutters 435 Evergreens 400-08 Heating 435-36 Ferns 410-12-32 Insecticides 433-36 Fuchsias 410-27 Lumber 435 Galax 432Mushro(»m Spawn. 402-03 Geraniums 410-28-36 Paint & Paint Sup- Gladlnll 402-03 plies 436 Gloxinias 402-04>12 Pipes. Joints. Valves Hardv Perenulals ...405 434-38 Heliotropes 410 Ribbon 4!2 Hyacinths 410Sasb 4.50 Hydrangeas 406-lOTanks 435 Ivies 410-36 Toothpicks. Wired... 432 Lilies 401-02-03-13 Tools & Implements. 433 Lobelia 402-36 Vegetable Plants. . .400- Mignonette 423 10-13 Nursery Stock. 403-04-06 Ventilators 4.38 Orchids 411 Wants 425 Contents. pioj. American Carnation Society 414 American Rose Society — Proceed- ings of Boston Meeting and E-x- hibition. (Portraits and Illus- trations) 416-420 Anent Advertising 414 Changes in Busine.ss 411 Firms who are Building 411 Marljet, Review of The 425 National Council of Horticulture. .414 Nursery Department 407 OBITUARY: Charles Becli, Gustave A. Plecl<, Henry G. Molzen 415 Pamphlets Received 414 Readers' Views, Our 415 Rose multiflora japonica (Illus.).407 Roses, Outdoor 414 Seed Trade Report .403-1 Spring Show, Mass. Hort. Socy. (Illus.) 421 TRADE NOTES: — Cincinnati, Kansas City 409 Newport, R. 1 413 Chicago, Indianapolis, New YorIc422 Boston, Pittsburg. St. Louis.... 425 Buffalo, Columbus .4.';0 Toledo 431 San Francisco, Washington. .. .432 Providence, R. 1 4 33 Los Angeles 434 Week's Work, The 422 Wolfe, Jas., The Late. (Portrait). .415 Minneapolis. News Notes. A report is in circulation that there is to be built some time this season a plant, which will surpass in size any that we now have, and that one of our leading foremen is to take" charge of it. Full particulars are not yet available. James Souden, superintendent of the Donaldson plant, reports good business. The Minneapolis Floral Co. are cut- ting some very fine Kate Moulton roses, but have not as yet come any- where near cutting enough to supply the demand for it. PAUL. GRAFTED ROSES Ready tor immediate shipment tlie following line stock, and equal to tlie best, all on Euglish manetti. loo 1000 Kichmoud, 2'4 pots $20.00 SlV.'i.OO Killai'iicy, " ]7.,r,(, i,-,o.qij Briilesinaid, " i:j.oo i20.on gV'i*'' " • 1 13.110 120.00 Kicninond, own roots 13.00 120.00 Cash with order, or satisfactory reference. ROBERT SIMPSON, = CLIFTON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. Easter Plants Lilies, Azaleas, Spiraea, Deutzia, Cinerarias, Hydran- geas, and Hyacinths in pots and pans. A. M. TONA/ELL, West. 200t>h St.. and Fort, Washington Ave., NEW YORJt CITY. Mention The Florlsta' Eicbange when writing. Save Your fRuiTlRffs. H O \AA? SCAT^eCIDE: WILL do it. A tjolut>le Petroleum, snrest, ea.siest, and most economical Spray for Sau Jose or per- nicious Scale. For every 20 gallons of water add one gallon or Scaleclde. fl.OO per gallon. Write for cir* culara and prices on quantities. ISKr>LKVII-:AV AVE. NIRSERV CO., Bellevlew, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. COVINGTON, IND.— C. W. Welchel has opened a greenhouse establishment here. OTTAWA, ONT.— The Wright Floral Company, Ltd., has been incorporated ; capital. $40,000. SCHENECTADY, N. T.— W. C. Eger, the florist, who had his place of business in the news store of Foster Bros., on State street, has secured quarters at Nos. 232-234 State street. He will move on May 1. TOLEDO, O. — The Perenniiil Gardens Company, capital stock $35,0nu. has been incorporated by Charles K. Fi iedman, O. W. Nelson, S. C. Ames, S. IVI. Laven, James Austin and others. It is the in- tention of the new company to secure a large tract of land just south of the city and locate a plant for the purpose of dealing in all classes of nursery stock. SAGINAW, MICH.— T he William Roethke Floral Company has purchased the lot at the southeast corner of Michi- gan avenue and Adams street and will erect a floral depot and salesroom, and as a further improvement this year they will add extensively to their greenhouses on Gratiot avenue, increasing their glass roof property by 40,000 square feet. ELMIRA, N. Y. — The LaFrance Carna- tion Company will build and conduct a large greenhouse covering two acres of land In which only carnations will be raised for the wholesale market. The members of the firm are T. Everett La- France of the LaFrance Jewelry Co., and Fred LaFrance, who at present con- ducts the LaFrance greenhouses on East Miller street. The large greenliouses to be erected by the nr'W company will be built on East Miller street and all of the company's product will be raised and marketed from there. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. RUSHVILLE, IND.— Gibson Brothers are building an addition to their green- house plant. YALESVILLE, CONN.— Charles Mc- Kiernan will build a greenhouse this Spring and will make a specialty of pep- per and cabbage plants. ST. JAMES. L. L, N. Y.— SIdenius & Ankhelen are building a house, 100 feet in length, for general stock. This young firm Is doing a very satisfactory business in the landscape line. It is All White 'yllE largest, earliest anil most Tree bloom- * ing of all the white carnations. A line lot of seleoteJ , guaranteed to be well rooted cuttings, will lie ready for prompt shipment first week in April. Get in your order at once. $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. .iO at 100 rate and 2.50 at 1000 rate. F. DORINER & SONS CO. UfAYETTC, IND. Transplanted Shrubbery STltONG YOUNG STOCK 260 Pnrple Berbtrry 2— 2H!ft.at ec 200 Oal. Privet, cut back j-S " Si 150 Hydrangea, P. G 2J^— 3 •■ 8c 126 Purple Ulac 2>^-3« " 8c l&OgSpirea \ an Houttei 3 — 4 •• 8c 160 " .\. Waterer 2—2!^ " 8c 100 " Prunifolla s-4 " 8c 100 " Reevesli 2}-^—^i4 " 7c 100 " '• flora plena. ... 2H-3H " 7o 100 Welgela Variegated 2 " 6c 26 " E?aRathke 2)i-3 " 8o 40 Calycanttaus, Sweet Shrub 2—3 •■ 8c 26 Deutzia Pride of Rochester 3—4 " 8c 26 Oolden Elder ihi—3 " 8c 26ParpleMlst 4 " 12c MAURICE J. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipnients of Cattleya Gigas and Cattleya SpeclosUsima. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Qrowers and Importers 300,000 Ornamental and Hedge Privet All size.'i to IJ ft. high. A few extra large sizes for spL-oimens. 2,000 Nymphaea* and improved Dahlias, extra tine colors, per 1(X». .%''»( mi, 500 one year Victoria Rhubarb, per 100. $5.00. 10.000 field grown Myrtle, pur 100, SO.OO; per 1000. S-^rLOo. Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. F. A. BOLLES. ^^TliTl Brooldyn, N. Y. niFCRAPII^' in., $3. ino; $25. 1000 and 99 other i in., $9. 100 ; $80. 1000 H. P., H. T., T., K., CI., etc. &FMn ^^ VOUR WANT I l&T •'■-niW FOR OUR PRICE i-IOI selei-'t sorts llUdCw US YOUR W FOR OUR PRICE
4^ 4t 4t 4l> 4l> 4i> 4i> 4l> 4t 4h DON'T PROCRASTINATE CANNAS SPRING IS HERE Stock Greatly Reduced Tho' in Strong. Eyes Dormant Roots. Two. Fine Three Condition and More RED AND SCARLET. 1500 Alpholise Bouvier, 6 ft $2.2S iliKlii ('has. Henderson, 4 ft 2,25 Lfxio Flamingo, . I ft 2.25 1000 .J. D. Eisele, 4 ft 2.50 1000 Preinier,3ft .3.00 RED WITH YELLOW MARKINGS. l.->00 Mme. Crozy, 4 to .5 ft $.3.00 ■JIHIO Queen Charlotte. 3'= to 4 ft 3.00 TELLOW WITH RED MARKINGS. ■inirn Cinnabar. 4'~. ft $2.50 IsiHi Florence Vailghan. 5 ft - 2. '25 100; $17 ..50 100; 17..50 100; 17.60 100; 20.00 100; 25.00 100; $25.00 100; 25.00 1000 10«) 10110 l(l(«l 1000 1000 IIKIO 1000 GLOXINIAS Bnlbs, l'.» in. diameter and \ip Named varieties and separate colors, .loz.. 7.5c-; 100. S5.00: lWio$4fl.lKi Mixed varieties " "'rK-.; " 4.60 " :i.5,(Ht TUBEROUS ROOTED BEOONIAS New Shipment I.arfre bulbs lU in. diameter and up Single, separate colors or mixed doz Double, separate colors or mixed doz.. .5.5c.; 100, CALAOIUM ESGULENTUM (Elephant's Ears) . per Kk: 100. $2.25; 1000' $'20.00 4.00; 1000, .35.00 PINK AND SALMON. Paul Marriuaut, 5 ft ,-- 2..50 Peachblow, 4 to 5 ft 2.00 Virginia, 4'i ft 2.00 BRONZE FOLIAGE Robusta, 6 to S ft $2.25 Shenandoah. 4 to 5 ft '2.25 (irand Roukc. 10 ft 2.00 Black Beauty, 4 to 5 ft 7.00 Eftandale, 4 ft 4.00 ORCHID FLOWERING Austria, yellow, 5 ft $'2.00 Burbank, yellow, 5 to 6 ft 2 00 2.50 at 1000 rate 10,000 Cannas. my selection from the foregoinff \'iirieties $2,rHl 40fl0 ■2000 1000 .soo 600 3250 1'200 100; '20.00 1000 100- 15.00 lOIKI 100; 15.00 1000 100; $17.!K1 1000 100; 17..50 KHK) 100- 15.00 IIHKI 100- 60.00 1000 100; 30.00 100<.l 100: $15.00 100; 15.00 1000 1000 1(10; $15,00 1000 0 to .s in. circumference ■s to 10 in. 10 to 12 in. '[ 12 and up per IfKlO, $15.00 :io.oo .50.00 Per 1000 $7..50 15.00 .S..50 7. .50 10.00 $2.00; 3..50; " .5.50; ... " 10.00. MONTBHEflAS Per 100 Crocosmaeflora. orange scarlet .$1.00 Etoile de Feu, rich scarlet yellow center 1.75 kaviin d'Or, .leep yellow, very larse 1.25 Pottsii, bright yellow, (lushed with red 1.00 Soleil Couchant, bright red 1.50 TUBEROSES Per 100 Double Pearl, red seal brand, selected bulbs, 4 to 6 in. in circumference $1.00 Si1\er Leaved, or variegated 2.00 JAPANESE FERN B/vLLS Immediate Delivery Fern Balls, 7 to 0 iu. in diameter, $2. .50 per doz.; $'20.00 per 100. Smaller Sized Fern Balls, suitable for mail trade, 5 in., $2.00 per .III/.; $15 011 per Il«i. Hardy Hybrid and other roses see last week's ad. Florists $7.50 15.00 DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart!. $1 'J.", per dciz ; $7, .50 per loo HYACINTHUS CANDIOANS (Cape Hyacinth) Large Bulbs, S1.2'i per I1.HI ; $10.(k1 per llXio. MADEIRA VINES $1.25 per 100 ■ .$10.00 per 1000. DALLAS— Spotted Leaf Richardia albo maculala Very free summer blooming variety. $3.00 per 100 ; .$25.00 per lOlKi. GLADIOLUS Per 100 Per looo Augusta, the best florists' white gladiolus in ex- i^te^ce, 1st size .. .- $3.00 $25.ai Shakespeare, white and rose 5.00 45.00 May, pure white, flaked, rosy crimson, l8t size 1.50 12.00 Brenchlevensis, true' 1st size 2.00 12.00 Boddingt'on's White and Light, selected bulbs 2.00 15.00 American Hybrids, a mixture of the choicest va- rieties I.f ghuliitlus in cultivation, verv fine.. 1.00 0.00 Pink and Rose Shades , l.,50 12.00 Orange and Yellov* Shades 4.00 35.00 Scarlet and Red Shades 1.00 .S.OO Finest all colors mixed .75 0.50 CYCAS REVOLUTA— Dry Stems Cycas or Sago Palm Fresh imported, true long leaf variety, in eases containing about 350 lbs. each ; 75 per cent, of the stems s lb. to 3 lbs. each : 25 per cent. 3 to 6 lbs. each: or we will repack the cases on arrival, with stems of any size suitable to the customer's reQuiremenls. Delivery middle of April. Per m lbs , V2v iMT It. ; iDOll.s.. Idr. pt'r lb.; whole case. 7 'ic peril. ' Catalogue of Seasonable deeds, etc., Free for the Asking ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 West I4tli street. NEW YORK Mpntii-n Thp Fin who^ft \^Titiiif: Decorative Plants Latanla Borbonlca, 2H In, pots, $3,00; 3 In' t6.0U;4ln,, $15.0(1 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $6.00 each. Keutia BelmoreanaandFo8t«riana, 2J^ In, pots, $8.00; 3 In.. $16 00; 6 In.. $60,00 per 100; 8 in. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1,75 to $36.00 \reca Lutegcens.S ln.$10.00; 4 In, $20.00 per 100; 8 in. . $1.00 each and upward, Pandanus Dtilla, 2 In, pots, t3.00; < In., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivlaa, 6 In. pots, $16.00; 8 in., »26.00 per 100. Phoenix Kecllnata, 6 In. pots, $36.00per 100. Plioenix Canariensis, fine specimen plants, n Kentias Don't forget we will have over 30,000 Lilies for Easter.. Jab. r. DdltldJ PawtQcket, K. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BsiiaiaiiDSPMosnsiiaiius strong: healthy plants in 2 in. pots from seed sown last Antjust. $4.tt0 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, fine stock in 2i in. pots. 8:vi«:i per lim. Cyrtomluni Falcatum, the Holly Fern. 3000 nice clean plants in 2 in. pots, now ready at 3 ets. each. Pteris Tremula, about 400 tine plants in 4 in. pots, live to seven fronds each, the whole lot, or ;tny portion, at 7e. eacli; must have the rcjoin. R G. HANFORD, NOR'WALK, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SPRENGERII. Tliree inch pot stock in fine sliape at $4.00 per 100. Two incli pot stocli good and strong $3,00 per 100. at Rooted Cuttings of GERANIUMS. I will have a late lot ready the last week of April. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Florists' Bichange when w.'tlnf. March 31,190« The Plorists' Exchange 413 GERANIUMS-psiiELLBiiEODii Plhhts From2-ln. pots Perdoz. Per 100 Abutllon, Bavltzl $0.40 Achyrantlies Emersoni 40 Aeeratnm, blue and white 40 Alternauthera, red and yellow 40 Alysaniu, giant and dwarf 40 Begonias, bedding, var 40 Coleus, In good variety 40 Dahlia Plants, In variety 40 Fuclislas, in variety 50 Hardy EnffilBh Ivy. $17.60 per lOOO .40 Hardy Phlox, 10 good varieties 60 Heliotrope, In good variety 40 Hollyhocks, donble white and mixed 3tn. pots 60 Lemon Verbena 40 Lan tanas, in good variety 40 CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM S 1 .00 per doz. ,$6.00 per I OO, S60.00 per I OOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Seml-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., Se.OOper lOO. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. TIFFIN S2.25 per doz. GERANIUMS In good variety, $2,00 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000 and up, our New descriptive Geranium catalogue containing a full description of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. Cash with order, please. Not less than five of any one variety sold. .40 .60 .60 .40 .40 .40 Lobelia, Cryst*! Palace Gem Moonvinefl, blue and white Nympha^a Odorata Gieantea. Salvia, In variety Salvia Bonlire Seueclo Scaiidens, Parlor Ivy... ... Swaluaona allia 40 AgparaguH, Plumosas Nanaa Sin. .76 pots. Scented Gerauinms, Bose, Balm, FemlfoUa, etc 40 PlumbaKo, Gapenels, White 60 BeiToniaa, bedding varietiea 40 smilax 40 Coleus, in good varieties 40 Verltenas, Separate Colors 40 Verbenas, Mixed 40 Petunias, Dreer's Superb. Single 40 Madeira Vine Koots, il.OO per peck; $3.60 per bush. Acalypha Macfeeana 40 Achyranthes, Emersonll, and Ver- Bchaffeltli 40 Cnphea (Cigar plant) 40 Parlor Ivy, Senecio scandens 40 $2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 200 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.60 2.00 2.0O 2.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 160 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums From 2-in. pots Per doz. Per 100 Large Flowerlnj; or Aster Varl- tiee; Prince of Wales, Gloire de France, Sir Michael Ashbury, Hijos. Queen of Whites. Sun Set, and 30 Other varieties $0 3.00 Small Flowering or Itutton Vari- tieH.Dawn.Diulznlu, Dundee, Edna, GoldQneh, Jaiues boon, Ithoda, Tennyson anouble Petunias, 2 in. pots 2 60 Giant Sweet AlysBuni, 2 in. pots 2.00 Verbenas, 2 in. pots 1.60 Fncfaslas. 2 in. pots 2.00 AsparaguH Plamosus Nanus, 3 in. pots $6.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delansoo, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Eiebange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS IN 10 BEST VARIETIES Kxtra strong, 3 inch, ready now, .^.00 per 100: S-W.OO per 1000: most in bud. 4 in. in bud and blonm, ready May, $.1,00. $(i.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, extra large, clean Plants, .5 and i; in., S'JXio and $3.1X1 per doz. 3 ft , S4.00 per doz. Strc.nt; ;i in.. W.OOper 1000. PRIMULA OBCONICA, full of buds. $1.00 per doz. TABLE FERNS, stn.iiK, 2-3 in.$2.00-W.OO per 100. All otliLT beddiiiK stock ready in May. WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings, in :uiy quitntity ready for sliiimieiit. S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, Montmort BruantI, Perkins, I Gervals double PinklSlOOO per 1000: Richard, Castellane, Doyle, Viaud $12.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists* Bzcbange when writing. GERANIUMS, in 2ii Inch pots. S. A. Natt, Gloire De France, Jobn Doyle, La Fonder (bright pink). Baron Doronteau, Maroon, $200 per luO. Heliotropes, Chief- tain and Queen of Violets, 2^ In. pots, $2.00 per 100. Fuchsias, Kim City, Avalanche and Snow ^Vhlte, 2>^ in pots, $3.00 per 100. Oash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wr'.tcng. GERANIUMS. A Few Thousand left $18. Oo per l.COO Per 100. Rose geraniums, 2'.i in. $18.00 per 1,000,. . $2,00 Aeeratnm. Ourney, t PauUne and others "2Mln 2.00 ■•R.C 60 Furhslas.all the leading varieties, 2M in 3.00 Heliotropt*. all dark, 2Vi In 3.00 Swe«^t AIy»Huni,2H in 2.00 Lobelln. ',"4 in 2.00 Salvia ISonUre and Spleudens 2>4ln. pots... 2.00 Feverfew 2Hln. pots 3.00 Kngllsh ivy eitra fine rooted catitngs 1.00 Viucas, ?'4 in. pots 2.00 Coleus. VersohaOeltil, Golden Bedder, Gol- den Q ueen, and several other Booted Outttngs. Oash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen Schenectady N.Y. CYCLAMEN Splendens fliganteum Hybrids In five true colors including the fringed varieties, twice transplanted from flats, $3.00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus. Well grown stock from 3 in. pots, $5.00; from 3K In. pots, $8.00 per lOO ; Asparagus Sprengerl from 9^ in. pots, $1.60 per 100 $U.00 per 1000 Geraniums. No better plants ever been offered. Alp. Rlcard, John Doyle, Beaute Poltevlne, E. G. Hill. Mme. Landry, La Favorite, S. A. Nutt. Jean Vlaud, Mme. Jaulln, from 8 in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Streodsbarg. Pa. CYCLAMEN Five colors, strong $2.00 per 100. $IS.OO per IOCk); Rooted Cuttings, Heliotrope, Double Petunia. $1 (W) |..T imi: German Ivy, 7ri<-, por lun ; Ager- atum Gurney, I'lnr ptr KHI; Plumosus Nanus, sei.'dliiit,'.s. $!'J,(.Hi per lUtM.t ; Asparagus Spreng- erii, sffdliiiKs. $5.00 per lo(Ki ; one year old from flats. $.s.i)o per HXX) : Pansies, niee plants, best, strain. $-2.0C and $3.00 perlOOO. I'riru list of out- wiLUAM sfup'pE, Westbury Statlo,n,^ Cyclamen Splendens Giganteum. Our stock of same are second to none. Extra .strong seedlings, twice transplanted, in five lead- ing colors, ready for 3 inch pots. $3..50 per 100: $.30.00 per lOOO. Once transplanted. $2.00 per 100: $13.00 per 1000, C. A. THIELE, Asylum Pike, FRANKFORD, PA. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. FIHEST DODILE PEIOHIIIS An immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothing mixed. Per 100 Donble Petunias, 3 inch, fine $3.S0 Petunia iirandlllora. 3 inch, fine 3.00 Hollyhocks, 3hi inch.Chater strain 6.00 ** Allegheny, 3H inch 6.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa. 3 inch 4.00 Mme. Sallerol (>eranium. 3'^lnch 4.00 Moon Vines, Smith's Hyb,, 2 inch 2.50 Salvia Splendens, tall, medium and dwarf 2 Inch 2.00 Ivy Geranium, 4 inch 6.00 31nch 4.00 Atjnilegias, Campanulas, Coreopsis, Oalllardlasand Poppy. 2inch 2.00 Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Double Petunias $1.26 Cuphea,(01gar Plant) 75 Gazanla Splendens 1.50 Hal vlas. tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Ageratnm, 4 vars 76 Oash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Ardisia Crenulala, 4 in $2.5.00 3 in 12.50 Boston Ferns, 2 in 3.00 2i in 4.00 :Mt\ 8.00 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol, 2 in 2,50 Impatiens Holstii, L'i in 4.00 I Sultana, 2 in 2.50 Salmon, 2 in 2.50 Salvia Splendens and Fireball, 2.00 President, 2 in 2.00 Roses.Crimson Rambler, 3 to i ft. dormant 10.00 2 to 3 ft: 6.00 Dahlias, 10 varieties, divided roots 3.50 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICH & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. |AA AAA PHlOX HARDV WHITE IVU,WWU lyiiss LINCARD The linest sumnier cut flower ever produced. I sold over 4000 cut spikes last June at from $1 50 to S2.50 per doz. R. C . $5.00 per 100 (mail): $25 00 per 1000 (express). Will start shipping April 1. Cuttings of this grand Phlox struck as late as June 1 will bloom in September and sell well at 81.50 per doz. L. I. NEFF, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BARGAIN IN FINE BOXWOOD Small Bushes in pairs, 50c. to 75c. per pair. PYRAMIDS Ij^ to 2 feet high, $1,25 to $1.50 per pair. 2 to 2>^ " ,$2.00 to $2.50 3 feet high, $3.00 te $3.50 per pair. i " $5.00 per pair. 5 " $G.OO to $8.00 per pair. I also handle as a Specialty a com- plete line of High Class Easter Plants. List mailed on application. Gash with order please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, COLLEGE POINT, L.L.N.V. Uentlon The Florists' Eictiange when writing. 5000 EASTER LILIES Fine foliage. Ten cents per bud or flower. State if wanted with or without pots. Cash with order. CHRISTIAN DEHN 178-80 Beekman 5t , Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Uentlon Tbe Flortata' Bichange when writing. Newport, R, I. News Notes. At the various places visited lately commercial growers seem to be a little more advanced in prepara- tion for the Summer trade than for- merly. Stock everywhere is in first- class shape and the growers working away with a will kept in motion by that something that whispers to ail Newporters that the coming season will be such that everything will be cleaned out ahead of time. Only a small portion of the flowers that are used here throughout a season are produced by local growers; the major portion comes from New Tork and Boston, and not only that but sev- eral of the most successful florists on the avenue have their headquar- ters in New Tork. American Beauty roses play a con- siderable part in the floral decora- tions incident to a Newport season; and while there are a few private arid one or two commercial places where these roses are grown it is neverthe- less a fact that thousands are brought in from out of town in one month; the same with orchids, I should not say the same, because there are no commercial orchid growers here, hence all the flowers are shipped from New York or Boston, mostly New Tork. There is one class of product, however, of which, no matter how dazzling and prolonged may be the gayeties of the season, there is always enough and to spare right here on the ground. I refer to hot house fruit, particularly grapes, peaches and nec- tarines. The growing of these forms quite an industry in Newport and much of the product finds its way, even in Summer, to the large cities. Not that much of it is consumed there, but most likely from there dis- tributed to customers by commission men, to distant Summer resorts, where such things are not grown for mar- ket. Sorry to say, however, that only grapes will stand shipping any dis- tance. Hot house peaches or nectar- ines that will bear packing and ship- ping require to be picked in an un- ripe condition, consequently they are not fit for the table. D. M. SANTA ROSA, CAL. — Julius Lind- strom, author of "The Culture of Adian- tum Farleyense," has gone into business with E. Lanz, renting the Rose City Nur- sery. The firm intends to buy land and erect modern greenhouses, and will con- duct a local trade In nursery stock and cut flowers, adding landscape gardening. The name of the new firm will be Lind- strom & L,anz. 414 The Ploristfi' Exchange rODNDED.lN 1888 A Weekly Medium of InterclianAe for FloristB, Narserymeii Seedsmen and tbe Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. 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Copy must reach this office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. Owing to pressure on our columns by late adver- tisements, several articles on and a number of illustrations of rose and other subjects are un- avoidably held over till next week. Anent Advertising. In the purchase of any marketable commodity the buyer is of course influenced by the price, quality al.so entering largely into the transaction. A cheap price has its attractions, but when in addition abnor- mal bulk is given, one generally has a suspicion that there is something wrong with the quality. The natural desire to save a dollar or two, however, dominates the buyer, the deal is consummated, and his first suspicions as to inferiority are subsequently found well grounded. He has all but thrown away his money. That is not good business. The same rule applies to advertising. Cheap advertising is always the dearest in the long run. What though a publisher gives you a page for $10 or $12.50, throws in a cut free to cover almost half the space, and you get no returns for your outlay, where is the profit? What is the benefit to you? None whatever. In the ca.se of the publisher the transaction demonstrates the little faith he has in his paper as a business bringer, adds to the bulk of his periodical, increases its cost, which as a natural sequence, has the greatest tendency to re- strict its circulation. The methods of some of our contemporaries, in their inordinate desire for "mere bulk," remind us of the formula of an old negro "mammy" in the picturesque town of Trinidad, who used to peddle fans and lace handkerchiefs to tourists. If one was sufficiently interested in her wares to ask "How much?" she would answer, all in one breath: "The price is a dollar and a half; the least I can accept is one dollar. What will you give?" What we desired to say, however, is this: The Florists' Exchange charges a fair rate, one commen- surate with the service it renders its advertisers. The figure asked and paid willingly by those who u.se our columns, enables us to turn out a paper unsurpassed in its class; a paper that is widely circulated, read and re-read, valued for its informa- tion, and for the superior class of advertisers who patronize it. The firms who advertise with us we find composed of up-to-date business mafl; the offerings of those who are not, are excluded from our columns, for the reason that we are guided by their treatment of ourselves as to that which they are likely to dole out to those who might have business dealings with them. We aim for "the square deal," both to our patrons and ourselves. Now then, such being the facts, we believe we are justified in soliciting your business. It pays us to make your advertising in our columns pay you. That we do so is, we think, fully attested by the evidence presented. And that we are not yet in the mil- lionaire class proves that our rates are not exorbi- tant, but exceedingly moderate considering the ex- cellent service rendered, and that we are giving good value for every dollar spent with us. The American Rose Society. To all lovers of the rose who were privileged to visit Boston last week, the magnificent exhibition there presented by the American Rose Society was. andeed, an inspiring sight. Never before in America, and, probably, never before in any other portion of the civilized world, has such a grand array of rose blooms been presented at this season of the year. And what must have been gratifying to the promot- ers and exhibitors was the fact that their efforts were rewarded by large and appreciative attendances each day and evening on wliich the show was open to the public. To ourselves no more tangible proof is required than that afforded by the exhibition last week, of the grand service rendered by the American Rose Society in promoting enthusiasm and interest in the flower for which it stands sponsor. Nor is there an.v better evidence needed that the society has merited and should receive the hearty support of every grower and dealer in roses — for to them must necessarily accrue the greatest benefits proceeding from the work of this organization. A matter of great concern to the society and to those having its welfare at heart was the small bal- ance standing in the treasury to the society's credit. This subject was thoroughly discussed, but no definite measures were taken whereby conditions may be changed. It was generally believed that the management of the society's affairs should be left in the hands of the practical rosarians, until the organization shall have been placed on a substantial, established basis, and the election of officers and executive committee members was right in line with this view. The newly elected president, Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J., is recognized as one of the foremost in his profession in this country. He has always been a strong sup- porter of the Rose Society, being thoroughly and correctly imbued with the belief that there is a need of its work, and a large field for it to operate in. That his best eftort will be put forth toward making the organization of the greatest utility in furthering the rose interests of America goes without saying. Vice-president-elect F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, N. T., has for many years been identified with rose- growing, in wliich he is a leader. His support can be counted upon in every movement calculated to advance the flower. Secretary-elect Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. T., while not a rose grower, is as en- thusiastic as any one in horticulture generally. Mr. Hammond throws his whole energy into whatever he undertakes, and the duties of the secretary's office will be ably and faithfully performed by him. The re-election of Treasurer Harry O. May was a well-deserved tribute to work well done. The other executive officers are all capable men, and the future of the society is indeed a bright one. All of the papers presented at the meeting were of an interesting character. President Montgomery's address contained some very practical suggestions. It should be carefully studied. His optimism con- cerning the future of the rose will be shared in by all rosarians; and his advice that the society extend its influence, through its presence, to all parts of the country should be heeded. Mr. Montgomery has certainly given much time and thought, as well as money, to advance the interests of the Rose Society, for which he deserves the best thanks of all con- cerned. The plea of Mr. Lynch that the society, through its operations, give encouragement to the cultivation of outdoor roses as well as those grown under glass, is one worthy of consideration. This can better be done when the organization is in a position to hold its once proposed Summer sliows, something that will be forthcoming when the society is placed on a firm financial basis — a matter that rests entirely with rosarians themselves. Those of our readers engaged in the retail branch of the business will find considerable food for thought in the paper of Mr. Asmus, of Chicago. One point to which he directs attention is a case of renaming of varieties of roses by a New York tradesman in order to catch whatever increased business might result from the temporary popularity of the persons for whom the renaming was done. This may be considered by some a good bu.siness practice, by others a questionable proceeding. Of course, the retailers of Manhattan are not alone in the re- naming of roses, but the best interests of all would be served, we think, by adhering to the correct nomenclature. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," and sell as well, no doubt, but it is a rank injustice to the originator, and to the variety itself, to play fast and loose with its proper designation. Mr. Asmus throws out a hint worthy of consideration, namely, that retailers handling new roses be consulted when the christening of the flow- ers is in order. There is no doubt a good deal in the name given to a rose or any other flower, which, other things being equal, helps its sale; but once bestowed why change Its cognomen? We hope the rebuke given the retailer in question will have its salutary effect, but we doubt that very much. In closing tills brief summary of a successful meeting and exliibition, we would again enter a plea for strong support of the Rose Society. And to all rosarians worthy of the name, we respectfully sub- mit for their best thought the words of Mr. Barry: "It will be to your discredit if you allow this society to go down. You cannot afford to do it. Your in- terests are too great. You have too much money in- vested in your business to permit this to occur. There is no reason on eartli why it should happen. You are prosperous enough to keep this society going, if you will only make up your minds to do so." And there should be no hesitation in reaching the right conclusion in the matter. American Carnation Society. President-elect John H. Dunlop of Toronto, Ont., has so enthused the inhabitants and officials of that city,^that every obstacle that might prove an incon- venience to the members and exhibitors, who will attend the meeting next January in Toronto, Canada, has been removed, and there will be less trouble in getting stock to this show than to the larger cities of the United States. Anything now that bears the stamp of this Society goes through without any delay, and it is a safe prediction that when it comes to the week of the meeting "stock will be rushed through from Suspen- sion Bridge to the exhibition hall witli a dispatch and care that will make the people on this side want all of our meetings held in Toronto." A. M. HERR. Secretary. National Council of Horticulture. Letters to the National Council of Horticulture in- dicate that the experimental press service being sent out by it is meeting with success all over the country, as well as in Chicago, where the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Daily News, the two leading papers, are printing the articles. Several editors have asked for the exclusive use for their territory of the mate- rial supplied. The service has been sent by James Burdett, of Cliicago, to more than a thousand papers, by mailing direct or through various press bureaus, all of which have been glad to handle the matter. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. HARDY RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, and the MOUNTAIN LAUREL (Illustrated). — Publishers, The Reading Nurseries, J. Woodward Manning, proprietor, Reading. Mass. The present pamphlet forms Number 2 of "Man- ning's Monographs"; splendid, concise and practical treatises on the subjects with which they deal. The monograph before us gives an interesting history of the rhododendron, and the various hybrids; a bibli- ography of the plant. Mr. Manning says his re- searches show that upward of 546 varieties of hybrid rhododendrons have been tested in America, of which there are doubtless a number which are synonymous. Lists of tender or obsolete varieties, and tlrose of doubtful hardihood, as well as an "iron-clad" list are provided. Propagation, cultural requirements, grouping, etc., are dealt with, while a chapter is devoted to the American evergreen species. The azalea and the mountain laurel are handled in a similarly instructive and interesting manner. A most serviceable and useful pamphlet. Outdoor Roses, No rose, in my opinion, which has been introduced in recent years for outdoor planting surpasses Frau Karl Druscki. The bud is large and handsome, of a soft white color, which, along with the foliage, has the appearance always of being grown indoors where wind or rain could not harden or blemish either. It has the robust constitution which is the means of perfecting and retaining the qualities above men- tioned. The better this rose becomes known, the greater will be the demand for it. Mildred Grant is another rose somewhat after the style of Prau Karl Druscki, but not so pure white. In color the bud is faintly tinged with an almost indescribable shade of pink, which in no way de- tracts, enhances rather, the effect produced. M. A. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass., who may be termed the "Wizard of Climbing Roses," has given us so many, all of indisputable excellence, that it is hard to say which of the number is the best. Debu- tante is a splendid thing, ro.se in color and double. Wedding Bells is a charming combination of pink and white, also double; and Sweetheart is another good rose, white with pink in bud. These are only a few of his creations. Dorothy Perkins is a very good rose of the same type as the foregoing, while it has also the advantage of adaptability to bush formation, which makes it very useful for florists' use as a pot plant. B. LONDON FLOWER GIRLS.— Were it not for the flower girls, says a Covent Garden salesman, Covent Garden would be left with more than half of its flowers unsold, for they purchase large quantities of the best and freshest flowers that come to market. Their reputation for honesty in their dealings with the salesmen stands very high. March ;tl, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 415 OUR READERS' VIEWS [Wholesome discussions on subjects that interest. Con- tributions to this column are always welcome. — E<}.\ Profits of the S. A. F. Trade Exhibit. Editor Florists' Exchange: A few weelis ago a short notice appeared in The Florists' Exchange commenting on the amount of money left in the treasury of the Florists' Club, of Washington, D. C, after the S. A. F. convention. It was then stated that as the exhibit seemed to be a profitable undertaking it might be well for the S. A. F. to look after its exhibitions in the future, etc. While this club does not question the right of the S. A. F. to do what it pleases in this matter, it wishes it to be understood that the Washington Flor- ists' Club was not enriched at the expense of the S. A. F. nor its members. The net amount received by the Washington club through the S. A. F. was $551.91 — not enough to defray the expenses of the first day's entertaininent, nor even the cost of tlie reception tendered to President Vaughan and the members of the society at the "Lawn Fete." It will therefore be readily seen that the entertainment of the S. A. F. is not to be cla.ssed as a bonanza, except that it brings riches to the hosts in the shape of pleasure at receiving the members of the society and I heir friends, and the generous praise for duty at- tempted to be well done from their cheery and easily satisfied guests. The modest sum left in the Washington club'.s treasury was the result of the energy and generosity of its own members, the helping hand of its local friends, and the spontaneous aid extended by the ad- verti.sers in the Souvenir Program. Had it not been for the combined assistance mentioned above, instea '• of a modest balance in favor of the Washington club's members, they would now be contemplating various methods of "raising the wind." PETER BISSET, President Washington Florists' Club. John Birnie at Boston. Editor Florist.s' Exchange: I notice Job has broken out again. I wonder ii .Tob's perennial "knocking" at editors in general ami at one editor in particular is a case of sour grapes. I think Job would like to fill an editorial chair him- self. But such a thSjig is entirely out of the ques- tion; he ought to disabuse his mind- of that idea al once, (if such idea he has), for what with extreme old age, bolls, rheumatics, crankiness and other ill.- too nuinerous to mention, to say nothing of a de- cided lack of brains, (.iudging from his writings), hi would be a total failure in that line. He had better remain a penn.v-a-liner, as he has already declared himself to be. However, if he has got the editoria' bee in his bonnet, he can move to Chicago, Boston Philadelphia or some place where he will have littli or no opposition. Job's views on the propcsed "home" are all right — wherever he got them. Of course, the poor W( have always with us, and the poor gardener is noi unknown. If a gardener actually does become poor and needy from any cause whatever, I would advise giving him a copy of the poet's book on "How to Liye without Eating." He need not do as the poet does, but just do as he tells him to do. I wish that "prominent member of the New York Florists' Club" would make Job's identity known. I think it is his duty to do so. Job extends no more "commiseration and sym- pathy" to the New York Florists' Club as he did some time ago; Instead he throws them a well de- served bouquet. The New York club is certainly booming. Our last Ladies' Night was without doubt a grand affair — a very interesting and instructive lecture, a high class concert, and a sprinting match which the trade press entirely ignored in their no- tices. Neither was it included in that "hearty vote of thanks" extended to the rest of the artists. As an exhibition of fast running it was phenomenal — only a fraction of a second from the starting point to the canteen. Perhaps Mr. Nugent will emulate the example of the Boston Gardeners' Club next Ladies' Night, and have the Young- Ladies' Mandolin Glee Club give us an up-to-date concert of classical music. Front seats reserved for members of the craft (elderly or otherwise), who comb their hair with a sponge. Job's belated reference to the Boston carnation meeting looks a little like a bait, and I am not biting at that kind of bait at present. But when a can- tankerous scribbler like Job, who has tor years been shooting blank cartridges from behind a nom-de- plume, has the audacity to play with such words as "bravery" and "courage," it is time to say some- thing. The main reason why I did not spealc at that meeting is. that public speaking is not one of my vices; and, anyway, no one could hear what was going on. What with the poor acoustic properties of the hall, and the noise on the street, to say noth- ing of the weak lungs of some or the speakers, it was impossible to keep track of what was going on. I think important meetings like that of the Carna-* tion Society .should be held four or five stories up, away from all possibility of noise or interruption. No doubt more would have been said and more ac- complished this year with quieter surroundings. There are lots of things to ruminate and think on after leaving a carnation meeting. It seems to me that the Carnation .Society looks at the carnation from a commercial standpoint mor<-! than is alto- gether necessary. Some carnations may not be pro- lific enough to pay the commercial grower, but they may be just the thing that the private gardener or the amateur wants. JOHN BIRNIE. Growing Narcissus Bulbs in America. Editor Florists' Exchange: With your permission I will give a little of my experience with the narcissus. About 16 years ago I became interested in the subject and procured some ten or twelve varieties of daffodils, including the Emperor, Empress, Horsefleldi, Sir Watkin and a number of the white narcissi. All succeeded per- fectly on my soil — a heavy clay loam. Some years ago I planted all of these, except the Emperor, in the gra.ss among some evergreens where they grow and bloom without any attention whatever. We think the Emnerftr is far the best of all we have ever seen, iUid I grow it with care as I do any other paying crop and take up the bulbs every year. I engaged in growing it as an article of commerce in this way: Twelve years ago when my little grand- daughter, Margaret Crawford, was a baby and was about to be baptized, I wanted to make her a present, and finally decided that it should be one The I,ate James Wolfe. (See Obit-uary March 19 /sBwe.) Emperor daffodil bulb for each letter In her name. My plan was to continue to grow them for her with the expectation that when she becomes a young lady and wants to go to college, her Emperor daffodils will pay her expenses. Although there is almost no market here for the flowers, we allow none to go to waste. Last year we had 1500, and they were all given away. We have sent the blooms over 500 miles in good condition. Without effort, almost, I have sold quite a few bulbs so that I have had several dollars of daffodil money to turn over to the little girl annually for some time. Notwithstanding these sales her stock of bulbs measured eight bushels when taken up last June. In all these years I have never known one to be diseased or to be attacked by any insect enemy. I have had hyacinths and tulips eaten by field mice, but never a daffodil bulb. I once had some bulbs injured by spading under rank manure, but one experience of that kind was enough. I would not, however, hesitate to put on a heavy top dressing of fresh manure immediately after planting; but my main dependence is a com- plete commercial fertilizer scattered over the bed at that tiine. It is necessary to guard against the starting of the bulbs during a warm time in the Winter to be frozen later on, and I do this by seeing to it that the bed is well covered with litter. This is opened up a little over the row when they are pushing up, and left between the rows until the bulbs are ripe in June. They are then taken uf) and put into shallow crates with lath bottoms and seasoned in the shade. When dry they are cleaned and kept dry and cool till Sep- tember and then planted. I am well aware that this early planting makes them inore likely to come up in the Winter, but I can guard against that and still have the advantage of the strong root system that comes from getting them to worii in good season. My cultivation of the daffodil is a labor of love, and it i.s no surprise to me that it Is the most popu- lar flower in Great Britain, except the rose. Four hundred tons of narcissus blooms — including daffo- dils, jonquils, and narei.ssus, — have been sold in Lon- don in a single .season, and more than .-i hundred dollars Is sometimes paid for a single bulb Just a little better than the Emperor, which can be had anywhere for Ave cents. The daffodil grows wild from Spain to Armenia, and is cultivated wherever the people of Great Britain live. It Is destined to become immensely popular in this country. A friend of mine In Cal- ifornia, who went there from Ohio less than a year ago, wrote me about two weeks since that he had over a thousand Emperor blooms .standing in line, and a neighbor of his had many times more. The daffodil is also grown to a considerable extent in Oregon and Washington. If I were young, it would be my first choice as a specialty. With good care the stock will double every year, and the white narcissus much faster. Cuyahoga Falls, O. M. CRAWFORD. WINDOW GLASS. — The cut in prices referred to last week does not appear to have any influence on the principal producer's price. Local jobbers quote 90, 20 and 5 per cent, discount for the first two brackets, and 90, 10 and 5 per cent, discount on all other sizes single and double strength glass. — The Metal Worker. ST. PAUL, MINN. — L. L. May & Company are preparing for their Spring delivery of nursery stock. Within the next two weeks they will increase their help by fully 100 hands at their nurseries at Lake- land. Minn. They have booked a large number of orders for Minnetr»nka apple. PAUL. 4l [ #bituarg ) Charles Beck. After weeks of illne.s.s Charles Beck, the veteran florist and landscape gardener of the Soldiers' Home, Dayton, O., passed away March 19 at the residence on Cambridge avenue, Dayton "View. Death was not unexpected, but nevertheless came with a shock to the beloved ones and brought sad sorrow to a wide circle of friends and relatives. The deceased was for 35 years the florist and gar- dener at the .Soldiers' Home, and he is directly re- sponsible for the beauty of the gardens, parks and conservatories of that place. He was considered one of the finest landscape gardeners in the country. He had many friends at the Home among the offi- cers and the old veterans, and they one and all deeply mourn his death. He leaves a widow, two daughters. Miss Louise Beck, a teacher in the Steele High School, and Miss Matilda Beck, and one son. Otto Walter Beck, the well-known artist and teacher in the Pratt institute in Brooklyn. Charles Beck was born on January 2, 1827, at Schwartzcnfels, Germany. He came to America in 1S47. In 1S49 he came from Rochester to Cincin- nati, engaging in the florist business. In 1856 he was married to Miss Louise Schnicke, whose father was the superintendent of the Protestant Orphan asylum in Cincinnati. They went to Dayton in 1861 and liad resided here ever since. The deceased was a member of the German Pioneer society and the German club. Mr. Beck was known to all who attended the first meeting of the S. A. F. in Cincinnati, O., and who enjoyed his hospitality during the pleasant trip made to the Soldiers' Home on that occasion. Gustave A. Fleck. For the past se\tral months Gustave A. Fleck, a gardener and Jlorist, of Oakland, Cal., had almost daily discussed with inmates of the Adult Blind Home the advisability of suicide for old people who are dependent upon their children; and on the morn- ing of March 15 he ended his life by swallowing a dose of carbolic acid at the family residence, 3615 Grove street. He was one of the oldest residents of Oakland. He was a native of Germany, aged 70 years. About seventeen years ago he buried his wife, and for many years he mourned her loss. He was an expert florist and gardener, and recently made an effort to get the appointment of city gar- dener, but failed. He was disheartened that his usefulness had waned and that he no longer was able to support himself. Henry G. Molzen. Henry G. Molzen, died at his home, at Lakemont Terrace, Altoona. Pa., on March 19, 1906 of cancer of the stomach, after a short illness. He was born in Steinberg, Schleswig Holstein, Germany, Decem- ber 23, 1843. In 1893 he went to Philadelphia and remained there a year, going to Altoona in 1894. On taking up his residence there he assumed charge of the landscape gardening at Lakemont Park, and had been in charge of the park almost twelve years. A widow survives him. Mr. Molzen was esteemed for his many good qual- ities by the trade and employees of the Park. His work and art have made Lakemont Park known and popular for its beautiful surroundings. 416 The Plorists' Hxohangr^ THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY A Successful Convention and Exhibition at Boston, March 23-25, 1906. The American Rose Society held its annual meet- ing and exhibition in Horticultural Hall. Boston, on March 23 to 25. The exhibition was the largest and best that the society has ever given, and demon- strated the increasing interest in this annual event which, should the society receive the support to which it is entitled, is bound to become more com- prehensive and gratifying to all lovers of the rose. The annual meeting was held in the library of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and was largely attended. The first session opened at 8.15 on Fri- day evening with President Montgomery in the chair. Without preliminaries that gentleman entered into the work in hand, reading his annual address as fol- lows: President Montgomery's Address. Ladies and gentlemen and members of the Ameri- can Rose Society: for the second time r have the honor to report to you on the progress made by this society. During the year the commendable encour- agement which we have received from all over the country is evidence that the rose men are gradually becoming interested in our work. This interest is In a large measure due to the excellent work of our secretary, and also to the introduction of several new roses that give good promise of being valuable ad- ditions to our list of Winter flowers. This branch of our business is worthy of all the encouragement our members can give it, as the future success of our society depends to a great extent upon the interest created by their introduction. Some Good Things In Sight. While we cannot expect to have a Richmond every year, yet there is evidence of other valuable vari- eties in sight that will help to vvhet the curiosity and consequently the interest of our rose growers. We cannot hope to compete with the carnation men in this respect, as they are fortunate in having a flower that responds readily to their efforts for improve- ment, while with the rose, even the most expert hybridizer finds it slow work to get anything that Is an iinprovement. However, when one is offered for sale, both large and small growers should buy it and test it for themselves; if you don't succeed at first, don't be in too great a hurry to condemn, but remember the Liberty and how few had good success with it at first, yet it became one of our most valu- able varieties. The Rose of the Future. The rose of the future will undoubtedly be raised from a mixture of the tea and the hybrid blood, for in no other way can we expect to get the bright colors that are so much wanted. We may not be able to grow the future roses in the haphazard way that the true teas have been grown in the past, but by a careful study of their requirements our pro- gressive rose men will have little difficulty in adapt- ing themselves to the best methods of growing them. From what I have been able to learn from some of those who are devoting their best energies to the raising of new roses, the first great principle they have in mind is that a rose, to be of value, must have a strong constitution and be a vigoi-ous grower, otherwise it will be of little use to the American rose grower. A fine individual flower without these qualities will not satisfy. Many plants found in every batch of seedlings have ideal flowers, but are so wanting in vigor of growth that they have to be discarded. It takes considerable courage to do this, yet the honesty of purpose of our seedling rose rais- ers can be depended upon to do it, as only by these heroic measures can the business prosper and the best interests of our society be conserved. No Need of Being Pessimistic. I am not the least pessimistic as regards the future of the rose business, for the rose will hold her proud place in the commercial world as well as in the world beautiful. The growth of the rose business in the past twenty-five years has been phenomenal; its growth in the future, I doubt not, will be equally great; therefore, I say to the young men starting in put forth your whole energy to acquire the best methods of cultivating the queen of flowers th^t you may produce her in the highest state of perPecticm. Don't be afraid to exhibit at our shows and in this way induce a healthy rivalry. Don't be afraid of being beaten; you cannot always win. Try again, and if you are made of the right material for an ex- hibitor you will be surprised to flnd how one or two failures will stimulate to increased effort to win the coveted blue ribbon of our society. The Duty of the Rose Society. It should be the duty of the American Rose Soci- ety to encourage the amatuer rose grower in every possible way by distributing proper literature, giving directions how to plant, and also what to plant: yet our greatest effort should be put forth to enroll the commercial cut flower ana plant men. We should not rest until we have every rose grower in the country on our membership list. The amateur's in- terest is only local; they will not follow our exhibi- tions from place to place; consequently, when the exhibition goes away, as it must if it is to be a per- manent success, tliey lose interest and drop off our list. Let us make our society of interest to the pro- fessional by making it profitable and distance will not deter him from being there. We may just as well look this question squarely in the face if we aim to be a permanent society, for sentiment doesn't count in the commercial world. The carnation man attends his convention that he may exhibit or see the new varieties, or so he can sell or buy stock — not for the love of the flower altogether does he go. The rose man is no different from his brother the carna- tion man; there must be some profitable attraction to bring him out: therefore, it is the duty of every rose grower to make an exhibit of his wares at our ex- hibition. It he has something new. so much the better; but the small grower, as well as the large, ought to do his part. Let our society go to all parts of the country. They say a rolling stone gathers no moss, but I be- lieve a rolling National Rose Society would gather members and corresponding strength. In conclusion I wish to thank the members of the American Rose Society for the honor done me by twice electing me to be your president; and while I have fallen far short of what I wanted to ac- complish for the society, yet I have done the best I could under the circumstances. Although I now step out of office, the society will still have my hearty co-operation and best wishes for its success. Following the reading of the president's address, Secretary Stewart made his annual report as under: Secretary's Report. With another year of experience to our credit, we come again as guests of our good friends of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, to set up one more milestone in the history of the rose in America and the organization devoted to its advancement. How have we fared during the year since we last met in this room? The best answer I can give is to ajk you to look at the splendid exhibition in the adjoin- ing hall. Your secretary can give you facts and figures of the year's doings, but you who are privi- leged to see this exhibition will care more for the kind of evidence here given, that the rose growers are wide awake, that the American Rose Society is backed by workers both willing and capable and has now gotten safely beyond the point where any doubt could exist as to its permanency and usefulness. For the first time since the organization of this society an annual report and bulletin has been pub- lished. In it are recorded the preceedings at fhe meeting in Boston one year ago and the doings of the executive committee in the meantime including the delightful visit to the rose garden at Hartford, Conn., last June, Several well-prepared and instructive papers generously written by members for this pur- pose are included, together with a list of the mem- bers up to date. A few advertisements were inserted which materially reduced the cost of i.ssuing the report. A copy was duly mailed to all members and further reference to it now is unnecessary except that your secretar.v has to acknowledge the unfor- tunate omission of a number of names that should have appeared in the published list of members his own name being one of the unfortunate ones. The others were Miss C. Cruger, J. D. Eisele, A. Gude, \V. F. Gude and Mrs. G. M. Reynolds. The number of members who have paid annual dues during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905, or later, is 112; the number of life members 42; mak- ing the total membership March 20. 1906. 154. Of this numbers 22 are new members added since March 21, 1905. Resignations received since that date have been 14. As 1 have said the problem of the existence and prosperity of the American Rose Society seems now to have been solved. Under its standard are gathered not only the commercial cut flower grow'ers with their marvellous enterprise and giant influence, but specialists in roses for the garden, the park and the dwelling house. The hybridist and fancier, ho matter what direction his enthusiasm may take, is coming to be a believer in and a supporter of the Rose Society. Tour secretary is of the opinion ttiat our best success lies in holding the affairs of the organization under professional management for the present at least, it being clearly the duty of the prac- tical rosarian to first establish the organization on a sound foundation and then, by sucii educatiotlal means as are possible, to widen the circle of the Society's scope and popularity. No better beginning can be made than the assembling of an exhibition, alike creditable in extent and quality, such as we have in evidence on this occasion. Under existing circumstances our strongest appeal to the people lies in the exhibition feature. Other work will follow in course. Hybridization, cultural experimenting and investigation must be encouraged and results care- fully tabulated and given widespread publicity. All this means work unremittingly, methodical and self sacrificing, but if it is undertaken in the right spirit we shall have something to show for it all a year or two hence. It is a knowledge of this urgent necessity which prompts me to ask that you now place the office of secretary in the ha.nds of someone who can give It much more lime than I am able to devote to it. I have realized ajl along, since assuming the duties of secretary, that 'the time and effort I have been able to spend in the work have been most inadequate to the pressing needs of the society. Some one should be secured who can keen up a vigorous campaign all through the year and build up the membership so that the annual dues may be sufficient to pay run- ning expenses. Our field is a wide one, and its possibilities far from being disclosed as yet. Treasurer's Report. Treasurer Harry O. May presented his report which showed a balance of $282.20 in favor of the society. An item in the expense account was $65 paid for a duplicate of the Dorrance Cup. The small balance in the society's treasury as com- pared with that of the previous year was the subject of much comment, and various propositions were put forward with a view to increasing the member- ship as well as augmenting the funds. John H. Tay- lor. Bayside, N. Y.. suggested the payment of $50 each by the principal men interested in the dissemi- nation and growing of the rose, to form a permanent fund, the interest from which could be devoted to the giving of prizes; he himself offered to head the list with a contribution of $100. He commented strongly on the grand showing made by the rose growers in the exhibition hall, which fact, he said, should form an inducement to every one interested in the rose, if any were needed, to become associated with the American Rose Society. It was a question whether any better exhibition had before been given any- where. Another member was in favor of reaching a larger number of the amateur growers of roses, and secur- ing their affiliation with the society. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J., believed that it would be more advantageous to secure 500 or 5,000 members to support the society, and advocated that every ma.n in business who came in contact with rose buyers should endeavor to enlist their support. He believed that more enthusiasm in the society and its work was necessary. Mr. Farnwald spoke of the difficulty of interesting the commercial grower of roses in the work of the society, and considered it would be inore difficult to reach the amateur. He referred to the criticisms that had been passed upon the work of the society in the Western part of the country, where it had been designated as the "silk .stocking" society. He thought it was a great mistake to try to interest the amateurs at the present stage of the society's existence. Benjamin Dorrance, of Dorrancetown, Pa., touched upon the ineager interest taken in the American Rose Society by the retailers generally. "You can- not get them to exhibit for premiums, nor for love, nor by personal solicitation," he said. He urged upon every member to endeavor to get one more which woyid very materially strengthen the mem- bership, March 31, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 417 W. C. Barry, Rochester, N. T., also spoke on the subject. He thought it practicable to get into the society 5,000 members, which would require consid- erable work and effort, but he believed it could be done. The rose growers of America are certainly men with some money. He thought they ought to be generous enough to help promote a greater inter- est in rose culture than they apparently were. Con- tinuing, Mr. Barry said, *'It will be to your discredit it you should allow this society to go down. You cannot afford to do it. Your interests are too great. Y'ou have too much money invested in your busi- ness to permit this to occur. There is no reason on earth why it should happen. You are prosperous enough to keep this society going if you will only make up your mind to do so." Mr. Dorrance suggested that it inight perhaps be a good thing for those issuing catalogues of roses, to add a word in tliese catalogues in favor of the society. Beyond a discussion of the subject no delinite plan of action was decided upon. P. J. Lynch of West Grove, Pa., then read his The Mail Order Trade. By I'. J. IjVNCH, Wi'St Grove, I'u. In considering the scope to which I should con- tine this subject I have taken it for granted that to keep within tlie propaganda of this society I must speak with special reference to the rose as a mail order commodity, yet the subject, "The Mail Order Trade" (in plants), has been touched upon so little by any of our national societies, I shall therefore treat it somewhat broadly. What the Mall Order Man Does. We have no go\-ernniental statistics to give an idea of the magnitude of the present mail order trade in plants. I doubt if very many of us realize the great work being done in this branch of our industry, a work whose power to advance the ma- terial growth and welfare of floriculture has been, and is perhaps the greatest factor in our present unparalleled prosperity. Your mail order man is the pioneer and pathfinder of the craft that has carried to the remote parts of the country the gospel of loving flowers, especially roses, and how to get and grow them. He has been, in a measure, the educator of the masses, many of whom are not in close touch with the large centers of population where the rose, as grown for cut flowers, can make its own appeal. He has been a factor in beautifying the waste places of our land, and it is jny thought that the great work in which we are engd'ged has but commenced. Each year this great government of ours continues to im- prove the efflciency of the mail service, so that to- day there is not a post office in any part of the Union where rose plants cannot be delivered with entire safety. Advantages of Parcels Post. When the time siiall come that corporate greed will not stand in the way of the needs of the people we shall have a parcels post system that will mean more to the business interests of the country than any contemplated legislation that I know of at this f^rii fi r ' 1 .. r V 4 * Frank R. Pierson, ViL-epresiUeiit fleet A. K. S, Robert Simpson, rresiriont-elect A. R. S. time. No measure that we can endorse will so ad- vance the mutual interests of both buyer and seller as the enactment of a parcels post system similar to that in vogue in Great Britain, and no measure that we can oppose, if I am not digressing from the subject, is so detrimental to the interests of the mail order trade than this absurd free distribution of seeds by the United States Government. Extent of Mail Order Trade. The mail order man is not a youngster. He has been around quite a long while. In 1869. the firm with which I am connected, published an advertise- ment in the New York Tribune offering to send to any post office in the United States fre.sh, live, grow- ing plants, on their own roots, and guaranteed the safe arrival. This proposition evidently was taken as a good joke, for we got no orders from it. Since those days marvelous advances have been made. Throughout the land there are, to my direct knowl- edge, one hundred and five mail order establish- ments, comprising millions of feet of glass, devoted exclusively to sending plants^ — ^roses principally — by mail. For catalogues and advertising alone. I esti- mate that there is spent annually one and one-half million dollars. Some of these catalogues are gems of printers' art, and as a rule they are sent free to customers and to all others who ask for them. Through libei-al advertising in the national weekly and monthly publications, the public is kept advised that your mail order man is ready with the goods. It has been said, but I believe facetiously, that our de.scriptions of the wares we have to offer are occa- sionally too seductive, but I am sure, however, the sincerity of purpose cannot be questioned. To be successful we must be enthusiasts, and, in figuring the expense of printing these catalogues and adver- tising them afipropriately, your mail order man must have his nerve with him, because the proposition calls for sums of money in this department of pub- licity that is almost akin to the salary of the presi- lU-nt of a modern life insurance comoany. The Work Entailed. First of all. having grown the stock, the next move is to determine how much will be safe to invest in selling it. X am told that the gentlemen who con- struct the modern greenhouse of to-day are diligent in the prosecution of their business- — that to intimate that one intends to build means a busy time with our genial solicitor, but if you have never been in contact with the gentlemen who solicit for our large printing houses there is in store for you an expe- rience that will add much to the zest of living. Hav- ing, we shall assume, .survived this strenuous pre- liminary of placing the printing contract, the work of preparing copy for the printer means weeks and, in manv instances, months of careful, painstaking labor. The material for each department is collated from time tn time throughout the year, the space it is to occupy is determined upon, then the material is carefully edited and made to fit into the allotted space, all of which requires an outlay of energy that would be almost imposslbTe in the short space of time given to the work unless these details were not carefully systematized. At all times it must be kept in mind that the mat- ter 6f postage upon big editions is a very serious item, and where the weight exceeds even by the smallest fraction of an ounce, one cent is thereby added, the rate being one cent for every two ounces or fractional part thereof. Having finished the cata- logue, they are mailed to the most distant states at the most seasonable times, that the suggestion pro- duced by the arrival of the catalogue will not be lost through unfavorable weather conditions. In the rose trade the period of activity is confined from the loth of January to the 1st of June. Orders must be handled with great skill and dispatch, and it is not uncommon in our large establishments dur- ing the busy days to fill an order a minute. It will be seen that the average nnail order man has no extended periods of relaxation, for, having placed his advertising campaign in operation, he is called upon almost immediately to see to it that the prom- ises and conditions he has set forth in his literature are made good, therefore, as a rule, he a.ssumes per- sonal supervision of the order department. He must, of necessity, know the business thoroughly, and must ever be upon the alert to secure the very latest and most meritorious varieties, and it is here that his acquaintance with geographical conditions must serve him in good stead, for a ruse that succeeds ad- mirably in New Orleans will not bring satisfaction to the planter in Boston, and as all parts of the cyncli, Essayist. A Case of Blissful Ignorance. I will now endeavor to answer tlie first of the foregoing reasons why the retailer should become acquainted with new varieties. The American flower buyers are principally composed of the educated classes who are desirous of knowledge; more so when pertaining to anything new. I will cite one incident that occurred during my stay here at the American Carnation Society's recent meeting, one that struck me very forcibly. With several gentlemen I was \isiting one of the prominent florists of this city wl:ien a "lady entered, evidently a customer, who had availed herself of the opportunity to visit the beau- tiful display of carnations staged in this building by America's best growers. She had with her a bloom of a new carnation, and being deeply interested in it wanted to know more about the flower; but contrary to her expectations none of the clerical force was A, Farenwald, Essayist. able to give her the desired information. Luckily one of our party overheard the conversation and de- lighted the lady with the knowledge she had troubled herself to secure. i This led me to inquire how many of the sessions I the three florists in that particular store had attended. I was surprised to hear that neither one 'had been to the Horticultural Hall at all; and was more surprised when aslied by one of the clerks ' (who professed 15 years' experience) "What kind cf a show have they got, anyway?" That to me, who had traveled 1,000 miles, was a revelation! Had he availed himself of the opportunity to become I: <:-tter posted on new varieties by attending the meeting, he would have been able to creditably answer the lady's questions. Surely our art is one to l,e proud of, and this Hail this evening ought to be 1 acked witli local retailers filled witli ambition and I ride in their calling. The press of tlie whole coun- tiy i.s evidently awakening to the great desire of the public for anything pertaining to horticulture; and we are on the eve of a great and prosperous future. Therefore, it behooves the retailer as the great medium, he who meets the buyer direct, to' acquaint himself with the* new roses and distribute that in- fc rmation truly and accurately to his trade. Getting Acquainted. My second reason is: Why should the retailer acquaint himself witli tiie flowering liaioits of new re ses? Because the flowering habits regulate the supply, and the supply very often the price. He would al.so know when to expect the largest cut, and thus be able to obtain blossoms in quantity for all occasions. As for instance, a regular purchaser of a certain variety intends to entertain, and wants to know if she can ol^tain her favorite roses for that date. The confidence of the person would be strengthened by immediate knowledge. I Displaying Novelties. I Regarding my third reason: Wliy tlie retailer , should display prominently new varieties. This is 1 very important and is of more than ordinary inter- 1 est to his business. As I said before, the public is constantly looking for something new, and it is a fact also, that people who are undecided as to the I nature of the article they intend to purchase are often attracted by a particularly fine vase of new roses or anything new in our line, thereby causing many sales that would not otherwise be made. j Therefore, if it is the good fortune of the retailer j to have at his disposal the crop of some grower who I has spent his time and skill and has blessed flori- culture with the fruits of his labor, the retailer should do his part; and I will venture to say that if he made a proper display and worded the inform- ation he is constantly besieged for, he would begin to understand why his business was so dull. I saw dis- played by a prominent florist in a very large win- dow a vase of Catherine MerniPt, at tliat time being new, and to the right and left not quite so prom- inently, its two sports, Bride and Bridesmaid. Mak- ing inquiries about results, I found tliat by being so advertised, many sales were made, owing to proper display. This goes to show that very often, we have cooped up in our ice boxes novelties that should be continually before the public. Arranging for Regular Supplies of New Things. Reason tlic fourtli: Why the retailer should ar- range for a regular supply of new roses, particularly varieties he displays. 'This was brought to my per- sonal attention during our flower show last Fall, when as manager I was on the lookout for material that the press would use, if we were to expect help promote our interests in the local papers. One of our growers had a new rose which he intended nam- ing, and as he had had some unsatisfactory experi- ence in the past, owing to names given to roses, he was very desirous of getting the right name for this particular variety: and finally decided upon naming it after the bride of one of Chicago's promin- ent busines men. Tlie press immediately took hold of this subject and gave it much prominence by displaying cuts of tlie rose and portraits of the lady after whom it was named, also mentioning the grower and pulilishing information given by him. Previous to tiiis press' talk, a few retailers in our city had this same rose in stock in such quantities as were available; but reports did not sliow that there was a notable demand for it. Now, however, note the change. The statement of the manager of the e.stablishment where the rose was grown was that from 30 to 40 telephone calls a day was a moderate estimate, to say nothing of the calls at the local retail stores by people wisliing to know where the rose could be seen and purchased. Naturally there was a scarcity, owing to the demand, also owing to the u.sual methods employed by the grower in secur- ing all the wood available for cuttings as soon as he found out he had a winner. The retailer is very apt to tliink that the variety has been exterminated, were it not for the glittering advertisements in the trade papers. I sometimes think tliere are growers who do not sleep nights, but go prowling around with a lantern in tlieir greenhouses looking for new cuttings; therefore, the retailers had better arrange for a regular supply of new roses before advertising too strongly. It would be well to state here the wortli of new roses as an advertising medium for llower shows. This was brought home to me very forcibly at our show, where I established a bureau of information, clerics in charge being over-run with inquiries regarding the location of new varieties advertised. March 31, 1906 The Plori-sts' Hxchange 419 ways his ideas could be ventilated. By making him one of a set ot judges, the commercial view of the Know the Parentage. As to reason five: Wl.y the reUiler should learn ^^^^ the parentage or source of new varieties. Because it t-i n«- d pertains to his bu.siness. When talking with the '' trade the imnression left by the knowledge of new varieties can not help but do good. Very often peo- ple are glad to receive such information and do not hesitate to tell others; and at the same time it adds to the prestige of the party giving the information. It is also a help in properly displaying new varieties D. M. Pray read his paper on "Soluble Fertili- zers," which wil! appear in next issue. The meeting adjourned at 11 o'clock. Saturday's Session, March 24. 3 Fhe second session of tlie society o'clock, Saturday afternoon, March opened at 24, Presi- and correctly informing the public. The choicest ^ dent Montgomery presiding. The election of officers vase of roses can be given 100 per cent, more public- r<>sulted as follows: Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J., ity in the window by a simple and truthful descrip- luu.iiident; P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y., vice- {[nn. ' 1 1 ifsjdint; Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., (re-elected) |iri-asurer: and Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on- I Hudson, N. T., secretary. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., was elected on the executive commit' Retailers' Interest In Rose Nomenclature. l^eason six. Why George Asmus, Essayist. ,ttie retailer should interest himself in tlie naming of new varieties. The grower should delilj- ■ erate very carefully ! before naming a new rose. While undoubtedly it is a great pleasure to name a rose after a ^ ■■ "'"■"%. "■^'' "' 0 r "'^^^PSttlfl ' m ^-A^jM-/ ,, ^^^ j^ llg^ - y '-■> Special Trophies awarded at Boston Exhibition of American Rose Society. W. E. Doyle Lord and Buniluim American Rose Society W, F. Hasting A. F. Eytebrook Henry Peun \l. «& J. Faniuhar & Co. Thos. Galvin Welch Bros. Houghton & Dutton W. W. Edgar W. H.Elliott Edw. MacMulkin A. H.Hews Co. W. E. Nickerson Julius Zinn marks, followed by Messrs. Farnwald and George Burton who were each proud of having captured some of the trophies. On motion of Mr. Barry a vote of thanks was ten- dered the toastiTiastc-r; and votes of thanks were also ' given to Ed. Hatch and his committee, and P. Welch and his committee. The party broke up at 10.45, with the singing of "Aulti Lang Syne," fifty of these blooms. Killarney showed up well and the blooms winning the W. E. Doyle cup were of splendid coloring; it was also won by the Waban Rose Conservatories. A. Farenwald wa.'^ fir.st with Liberty talcing the W. H. Elliott cup, and also the Henry Penn cup for the same variety. The J. Newman &. Sons cup for best Bridesmaid was won by the Waban Rose Conser- First Prize Vase of Richmond Exhibited by Waban Rose Conservatories. second, Robert second, vatories; and the W. F. Kasting cup for Mme. Abel Chatenay by the Exeter Rose Conservatories. The R. »fc J. Farquehar cup was won by W. C. Rust; and the W. W. Edgar cup by Thos. Roland. The new roses were Queen Beatrice by P. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. ; Tom Field, by George Field, Washington, D. C, and Miss Kate Moulton by the Minneapolis. Floral Company, Minneapolis, Minn. The flowers of neither variety were at their best, and the judges made no decision regarding them. The complete list of prizes follows: Twenty-Five Blooms. American Beauty (stems not to exceed four feet) — First, George Burton; second. Briar Cliff Greenhouse. Queen of Edgely — First, The Floral Exchange, Edge- ly, Pa. Bride — First, Waban Rose Conservatories; second, W. H. Elliott. Bridesmaid — First, Waban Rose Conservatories; sec- ond. W. H. Elliott. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan — First, Waban Rose Conserva- tories; second, R, T. McGorum. Mrs. Oliver Ames — First, W. H. Elliott; second, Rob- ert Montgomery. Safrano— First, W. H. Elliott. Souvenir du President Carnot — First, R. T. McGorum; second, John McFarland. Golden Gate— First, R. Simpson; second, Floral Ex- change. Mme. Abel Chatenay — First, R. Simpson; second, Floral Exchange. Ivory — First, Floral Exchange. Liberty — First, W. H. Elliott; second, John W. Tay- lor. Wellesley — First, Waban Rose Conservatories; sec- ond, W. H. Elliott. General MacArthur — First, Robert Miller; John N. May. Uncle John — First, R. Simpson. Twelve Blooms, Bride — First, Montrose Greenliouse; second Montgomery. Bridesmaid — First, Montrose Greenhouse; Robert Montgomery. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan — Second, Richard T. McGorum. Special Prizes for Cut Blooms. Fifty American Beauty, the Executive Committee's prize, winning the Lord & Burnham trophy — First, George Burton; second, J. H. Bartram. Fifty AVellesley. winning Galvin cup — First, Waban Rose Conservatories. Fifty American Beauty, winning MacMulkin cup — First, A. Farenwald. Fifty Liberty, winning Elliott cup — A. Farenwald. Fifty Bridesmaid, winning J. Newman & Sons' cup — Waban Rose Conservatories. Fifty Richmond, winning $25 — First, Conservatories. Twenty-five Richmond — R. Simpson. Twelve Richmond — W. G. Badgley. Twenty-five Wellesley — Second. W. H, Twenty-five Killarney, winning Doyle cup — Waban Rose Conservatories. Twenty-five Bride, winning Zinn cup — W. H. Elliott. Fifty Mme. Abel Chatenay, winning Kasting cup — Exeter Rose Conservatories. Twenty-five Liberty, winning Penn cup — A. Faren- wald. Twenty-five each of Bride and Bridesmaid — First George C. Harbeson. Twentv-five Killarney^First, W. H. Elliott. Twenty-five Richmond — First. W. H. Elliott. Twenty-five Enchanter-^R. Simp.son Twelve Gut Blooms. Mrs. John Laing — Second, John McFarland. Twelve Bridesmaid, winning R. & J. Farquhar & Co. cup — W. C. Rust. Sweepstakes. Best vase of roses in the exhibition, winning Welch Bros.' cup — Exeter Rose Conservatories. Plants. Crimson Rambler — Herman Steinhoit. General display of roses, winning silver cup — T. Roland. Six plants, any one variety — First, W. W. Edgar; second, Herman C. Steinhoff. Specimen plant — First, W. W. Edgar; second. Her- man C. Steinhoff. Specimen climber — First, M. H. Walsh; second, Fran- cis Skinner, Jr. Specimen Plant, winning A. H. Hews Company cup — ■ Col. Charles Pfaff. Specimen Plant of Lady Gay and Wedding Bells — T. Roland. Waban Rose Elliott. "arch 31, 1906 Xhe Hlori-sts' Exchansare 421 General View of Main Hall. SprlflR Show of Massachusetts Horticultural Society. General View. Szhlbition of American Rose Society at Boston. Spring Show Mass. Horticultural Society. The Spring fxhibition of the Massachusetts IIdi- ticultural Society was by far the best recently held. True, some of the plants may not have had such a fine finish as at some other tiines, but tal'-*^~"^\/^jSi i ^y^ B 1 i&- ^H ^^^^^Hk-.. ^iSI^^M HWWMIillf^'^ #mIk Jnui K^iiimMlf^^K n^i^fifltflH IIkm^k S'MHHpBfSSaKil ^^n^^ m: ^ ffi^^^^H ^r^JSySB^'^ ^^l^^^g ^^p^ I^H HSSs^^^^^^'^jt^? t^m ft:>^p ^^HWimtBHl hhII^^^^i i^fp^^ ^^B I^^^pr^ H^H ^y aS^^K^^^oi^^^BKg^^^ H^^ ^^P ^1 ^^^P 9 ^B^ j^^^^^mt 1^^^ ^^Pf^^^K gj^^ Nh^ MMht SBM |8h R^^j^^ >W7^f '.{pSilflBP ^P^"*^^^^ ^^^ ■p i^wfc '-■''V *^^2^ Bm ^yj||ii|p ffll^K^^^fflfl £f^ iflal^L -?j^ J ^oi ''" hH l_^npP j^^f ' ' In^MlffiHH ^F* T^ !S» mn^^ jffi ^^SSI Wm .d^^^ iw|g L ■M uD^RBr^v^VK^Mtf 1 Display by Thomas Roland, Nahant. Display by M, H. Walsh, Woocl's Hole. EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN ROS£ SOCIETY AT BOSTON, 422 The Plorl-sts^ Oxehang© THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Lilium Candldum. There is no doubt that home-grown bulbs, or rather clumps, of Lilium candi- dum prove fine Easter stock, it rightly managed. If luck favors the buyer of im- ported bulbs of this class of lilies, excel- lent plants and flowers may also be had without the trouble of raising the stock. But a large percentage of the candidum lilies annually imported are diseased or otherwise unfit for Winter forcing, while occasionally a lot comes to our hands which turns out to be as sound and fine Ts this grand old lily ever was I have not been successful m my attempts at finding out from what particular part of Europi this good grade of bulbs came or of making sure where the worthless stuff is grown. But I know that the best of these lilies for forcing are those that were grown right here at home, and I havl fften regretted that I could spare but a small plot in my garden for this culture. Perfectly sound bulbs to start with and a well-drained and liberally en- riched piece of ground invariably insure '^"These lilies, if fairly well grown are magnificent stock for the Easter trade especially valued as potted plants, at the same time as fine for cutting as any ot the more popular species ; that is, those at present more popular with lily grow- ers. Candidum lilies not only require less heat in an effort to bring them out in time, but object to any kind of severe forcing. They are, however, greedy feed- ers and liquid nutriment is almost a necessity. Azaleas. Although Easter is now near at hand, much of the advice extended in previous paragraphs may yet_be followed to good purpose. A deal of pushing or retarding azaleas may still be practiced with sat- isfactory results. Whetlier an Azalea in- dica at present is ahead of time or back- ward for Easter is now plainly indicated by the appearance of the buds. An azalea just beginning to show color, or one with buds now quite fluffy and ready to open, will in a cool but well lighted house be just about right for Easter; or, to be more definite, will be in full bloom in from ten to fifteen days. Now, any that are not in this condition will need special attention, it they are to be good stock for Easter. There will be little need ot hastening azaleas for the great Spring holiday, but should there be some plants showing merely a swelling of buds, then an increase in fire heat and an exposure to the brightest sunshine will lilcely bring them out in time. A very cool and shaded place, on the other hand, must be found for those too far advanced ; even an out- door frame of sufficient depth, a pit or cellar will be a better place for some of the most forward plants than the coolest part of a fire heated house or shed. A good sized blunder, nevertheless made here and there, is to retard azaleas by withholding water. It is well enough, and indeed entirely correct, to stop spraying azaleas overhead when the color is out and the flowers begin to unfold, or when, in holding back, the plants are placed In darkened and very cool quarters ; but the /oots of azaleas must have water in suffi- ciency, which may mean somewhat less for those in a cool platv tnan for those under regular forcing, but always enough to prevent any drying out at the roots. Another mistake often made, but not nearly as serious as the foregoing, is to take the greatest pains in bringing the bloom of an azalea to its fullest previous to ottering it for sale. An azalea looks freshest and is in all respects a more satisfactory and, witliout doubt, also a more desirable and tempting object to buyers, when still in the act of unfold- ing a goodly portion of its buds. Hydrangeas. While large sized and carefully grown specimens of the various types of hy- drangea seem to find but little favor in the eyes of purchasers at Easter, the smaller plants in 5 and 6-inch pots with a few large, well-colored trusses are much liked as Easter offerings. Should this kind of stock be somewhat beliind time for that holiday, but displaying well- defined trusses of bud.s, it may be brought around in time by hard forcing, which hydrangeas in that condition stand ad- iniiably well. It is then when hydrangeas remove all doubt as to their being the thirstiest plants in the greenhouse. Wa- tering twice a day is none too often ; nor need a daily syringing and an occasional treat to liquid stimulants be considered superfluous. Plants already out of bloom that failed to find buyers should now be trimmed In and stored away under some cool bench until May. The making of "next year's stock from cuttings should also now begin. Cyclamen. In most establishments it is not an easy matter to carry cyclamens along until Easter, but wherever a lot of these most valuable of our humbler greenhouse denizens can be held over for that holi- day by keeping them cool enough and in an almost inactive condition, it certainly pays to do so. Under the stimulus of the rapidly increasing natural warmth and bright sunlight of Spring, such stock us- ually finishes up in fine trim at the de- sired time, needing but little in the way of artificial forcing. But should this be found necessary, a temperature as high as 65 or even 70 degrees may safely be employed. Cyclamens, so urged, never fail to respond, and if allowed but a day or two for a cooling or hardening off be- fore being sent out, will have lost none of their value as long lasting house plants. Hardy Forcing Shrubs. Deutzias, viburnums, prunus, lilacs as also the more common spiraeas, to be in good form for Easter, must now be suffl- cientlv forward in their course of forcing, to plainly show well-developed buds, quite clear of the foliage, as in the case of deutzias and spiraeas. These shrubs when under forcing are hardly ever the prey of insects, and the fumes of tobacco in their case will only do harm, disfiguring and scorching foliage and flowers, spirfeas be- ing the most sensitive in this respect. A great deal of water at the roots and a moist atmosphere overhead, necessitating frequent and thorough spraying, besides a regular and steady degree of heat, are points of greatest importance to be ob- served in the forcing ot hardy shrubs. Roses. Hybrid tea and perpetual roses in pots give u.s as regards close timing, the least trouble of any stock intended for Easter. In a temperature of 55 degrees at night with 6 degrees higher in daylight, one can always unerringly figure on just a month from the time the buds are set until the first of them is open. As the plants develop tlieir flowers gradually and in succession, one or two of them, if not more, can almost always be had in per- fect form at the moment when wanted, be this Easter or at any other time in Spring. And a potted rose with but a few flowers or even only one full blown, but displaying a number of plump buds, shows finer qualities as an article of com- merce, and is in consequence better liked by our customers than a plant with every bloom fully expanded and, of course, the first ones ready to drop their petals. But when it comes to roses of the Crimson Rambler type the case is quite different. These to be in perfection tor Easter should be in full bloom, every tru.ss forming a bright link in an unbroken chain of crim- son blossoms, or doing its full share in completely covering the plant with its crimson mantle. This is nothing hard to bring about, since on the well-matured wood of a Crimson Rambler the develop- ment of all the trusses progresses simul- taneously. It takes any of these Rambler roses from nine to twelve days longer to perfect their bloom than hybrid perpetual roses. While the latter enjoy a free cir- culation of air. Ramblers should never be exposed to direct ventilation. FRED. W. TIMME. New Yorlt. The News. Those of the craft from this city vi^ho visited the recent exhibition at Boston, Mass., are free to express themselves on the excellent showing of roses and Spring stock seen there. The retail windows are beginning to be resplendent with Spring flowering plants, and many fine displays are in evidence along Broadway. Immense branches of cherry and other similar fruit trees that have been forced into blossom, are perhaps among the pret- tiest things that are seen. There is plenty ot well grown bulbous stock, Dutch hyacinths particularly, also azaleas and Rambler roses; and when one sees these rather elaborate displays ot potted stock, the depres- sion in the cut flower market is at once explained, as with such a wealth of potted plants in their many varie- ties, the retailers just at this time do not, have to resort to cut flowers in ortfer to make a very showy window. C. W. Ward, Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. T., returned Monday last from a trip to Arizona and other West- ern points. Mr. Ward is adding to his already large plant at Queens three houses of lengths varying from 235 to 350 feet by 45 feet wide. These houses will be devoted to growing carnations for cut flowers. A new offlce building two stories in height, 65x35 feet, con- taining ten rooms, is nearing comple- tion. With the three additional houses planned for erection a year or two hence, Mr. Ward will then have three acres under glass. The nursery de- partment is increasing very satisfac- torily, having almost doubled the past season. James Dowlen, a well known gar- dener and superintendent of a large private estate at Seabright. N. J., has invented an apparatus for the purpose of handling large plants that are in tubs or other receptacles. For the gardener and florist who has charge of large specimens. Mr. Dowlen's de- vice is one that will be most welcome. The apparatus consists of two separ- ate handles that can be attached to the side ot the tub in a moment, and by their use two men can handle the largest and most unwieldy ot plants. An illustration of Mr. Dowlen's patent device will be found in another col- umn. Charles Black. Hightstown. N. J.. sent to this office a few carnations which have the strength and length of stem far in advance of anything we have seen up to date. The stems meas- ure 45 inches in length, and are of an abnormal thickness. The flower, a perfect white, and. by the way, very fragrant, measures fully three inches in diameter. It would seem that Mr. Black has the groundwork of a race of very robust carnations in his new va- riety. Word comes from Albany, N. T., that florists are complaining bitterly on the loss in demand for elaborate house decorations which used to be so common in that city. One of the local papers there .says that the ex- travagant and complicated floral pieces formerly popular at weddings, are now used only when such func- tions occur at public places. This would seem to show that the people in Albany are following the style of New York society, and cutting out a great deal of the floral design work for social functions. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Fenrich on Sunday, March 18, was born their first baby, a boy. Joe is very happy over the newcomer. James Coyle, chief salesman for H. E. Froment, has been indisposed tor several days threatened with an at- tack of pneumonia. James McManus, the orchid special- ist, who for many years has been lo- cated at 50 West Thirtieth street, has decided to move into West Twenty- eighth street, and has secured a most desirable store at No. 42, which he will occupy on and after the first of May. James Hart. of West Thirtieth street, one of the oldest wholesale florists in the business, will move from there into Twenty-eighth street some time in the near future. T. Mellstrom, the American repre- sentative of Sander & Sons, will have his office in this city at 66 Beaver 'street with Messrs. Hussa & Company. F. Conine ot the Conine Nursery Company, Stratford. Conn., was a vis- itor one day last week. Among visitors at the recent Bos- ton show were C. B. Weathered, U. G. ScoIIav, E. W. Munro, A. H. Lang- jahr. "C. H. Totty, R. .Schultze. Wm. Duckham, A. Herrington, F. R. Pier- son. James Scott. Henry Dailledouze, W. N. Campbell, W. Rolker. Harry O. May. Robert Simpson, and Alex. Wal- lace. ■ William Scott, superintendent at the Eastman estate, Tarrytown, N. Y.. was recently elected alderman tor his ward in Tarrytown. William Elliott & Sons, seedsmen, Fulton street, have found business so heavy, and the demand for their cata- logue so abnormally large, that they have had to order from the publishers 3,000 more copies in order to fill the pressing call. The New York Sun this week had the following interesting item: "About the ticker and before the blackboard in the branch offlce of a stock broker in a Fifth avenue hotel there stands during business hours a group of well dressed men. They appear in fur coats, patent leather shoes and wear other attributes of elegant attire such as pearl pins and silk hats. The most expensively attired of these men are florists. They have their stores in the neighborhood and no millionaire who wanders in in his leisure to glance at the ticker seems more substantially prosperous than they are, so it is not so difficult, after all, to understand why flowers cost so much in New York." News Notes Chicago. OESfx. The remarkable call for rooted cuttings, this Spring, was given an excellent ex- pression on Monday of this week when one of our largest adver- tisers marked up the prices on cer- Campaign Button of tain lines on ac- Alderman count of an ap- ^^'^1,^*'"''^''^' preaching short- Chicago, ggg jj^ certain va- rieties. "The results are astonishing. There is not a State in the Union from which we have not received replies from our advertising, and every day we receive' letters from people and from villages of whom we had never heard of before. We are much pleased to find out that your paper penetrates the unknown sections which are ad- jacent to our market, and with which we have never been brought in con- tact." Lacy Young, the Michigan fern manager for the J. B. Deamud Com- pany, who spends his Winters at the Chicago headquarters of the concern, left on Friday last for the northern field where he has constantly a score of assistants procuring supplies. Among the sad events which are brought to our attention on the round of the market was the recent decease of Mrs. Lemon Trostl at Winchester. Indiana, a sister of Mrs. George R. Scott. Among the Century Bowling Team of Chicago, leaders of the National Tourney at the present time, Stevens, who earned his early laurels as a flor- ist, takes high rank — and it is expect- ed that he will take part in the game at Davton in August. Under the most adverse conditions which were amply provided by the weather clerk in the early part ot the week, it was a pleasure to drop in on some of the advertisers who patronize our columns, and see a package of let- ters from all over the country in an- swer to their request for business. On Tuesday next the Twenty-sixth ward will declare its choice of an al- derman for the next two years. Peter Reinberg was selected two years ago in a district politically opposed to him. and his emblem was the carnation to which we are all closely attached re- gardless of political affiliations. Al- though there are several local issues which have a political bearing on the result, we hope and believe that Mr. Reinberg will be again successful. The Reinberg button this year is a carna- tion surrounded by the words, "One good term deserves another." The Foley Manufacturing Company have issued a very attractive and in- teresting catalogue of materials for greenhouse construction. Many views are presented of establishments where the Foley materials have been used, embracing a wide territory, indica- tions that point conclusively to the popularity of the firm's goods, and the superior class of workmanship turned out. Alex. Newett, who was on the sick list for a few days last week, is on deck and awaiting the captain's or- ders. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Indianapolis. News Items. A lull before a storm! If the present dullness is an indication of the great Easter business, it should be a record-breaker. The local lily supply will be sufficient for all demands, but the quality is lacking; few of the plants are over 32 inches in height. The State Florists' Association of Indiana will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. April 2. Preparations for the Spring exhibition will then be completed. Edward Flaherty, with Bertermann Brothers' Company, and August Du- derstadt, foreman at A. Wiegaiul & Son's, have been appointed park flor- ists by the local board. Both firms re- gret losing Messrs. Flaherty and Dud- erstadt as they were valuable and reli- able employees. Walter Duderstadt has accepted a position with Bertermann Brothers' Company. I- B. March 81, 190B The Rlorists* Kxch^n^e 423 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving univers'i satisfaction. Enough saidJ CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment PINK Per 100 Per lOOU Fiancee S6.00 $50.00 Lawson -- 1.60 10.00 Mrs. Nelson l.V) 10.00 Ouardlan Angel 1.25 10.00 1 9 LIGHT PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $2.00 $20.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 > RED I ».Este)le 2,00 17.50 WHITE Boston Market . Lady Bountiful . Flora Hill Per 100 IVr lOUU $\.m $10.00 3.00 25.00 1.2.'i 10.00 Fine, Strong, Well Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Per 1000 Liberty $3.00 $25.00 Sunrise.-- 3.00 2.5.00 Uncle John 2.0O 17..50 Per 100 Kaiserin $2.00 Perle 2,00 Per 1000 $17.50 17.,50 Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $1,50 $12,.50 Bridesmaid 1„50 12„50 Bride, Ivnrv l.,50 12„50 POSE PLANTS Fine,StrongPlants,froni25^ in. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $12.00 $100,00 Liberty .5,00 40,00 Sunrise ., .5,00 40.00 Kaiserin 4.00 :45.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $4.00 $35.00 Uncle John 4.00 35.00 Wm. Askew - 4.00 35.00 t'hatenay 3.00 25.00 Per irio Per loon Bride .-. $3.00 $25.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25,00 PETER REINBERQ, SI Wabash Ave., Chicago Meutiuii The Florists' Kxebmige when wriliiig VERBENAS perfectly Healthy Booted cuttings (our selection) 60c. per 100; S6-00 per 1000 Plants " " $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 ^A DKIA ^I^KIO CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS CARIMATIONS free from disease Crlaim, best new commercial scarlet. I^ady Bountiful, best new white. Cardlual, new scarlet. Price $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per lOOO. Enchantress. Lawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercup, Gov. Roosevelt, Prosperity. Price $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Qaeen Louise, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Ktliel Crocker, Wm. Scott, Joost, Flora Hill, Eldorado, Portia, Mermaid. Price, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per lOLO. bWt coleus for bedding VERSCHAFFELTII, GOI.DEN BEDI>KR, FIREBKAND, OLICK ACP. Fine rooted cuttings, ~r>c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON. Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS GLENOAI^E VICTORY ROBT. CRAIO WHITE PERFECTION. OARUINAL FI4NCEK THE BELLE >erlOO tl2.00 Per 1000 »100.00 12 00 100.00 12.00 100 00 12.00 100.10 6.00 60.00 6.00 60.00 3.00 26.00 Per 100 Per lOOll ENCHANTRESS J3 00 LADY BOUNTIFUL E.STeLLE MRS. LA^VSON . BdiTON BI.IRKET. WHITE CLOUU 3.00 2.60 2.00 2.00 1.00 $26.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. 2^4 Inch pots. $12.00 per 100. CA,SH or C. O. D. •W. J. & M. S. VB8EV, FORT 'WAYNE, INDIANA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Stroiit,', from Roil ami i>"'ts, Robert Craig, White Perfection, J. E. Haines, Victory, Varie- gated Lawson, Fiancee and Red Sport. ROOTED CUTTINGS Of tlu- U-ailiii^' iniirket varieties of Carnations and Chrysanthemums. WM. SWAYNE rKennelt Square, Pa. Mniilnn The Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS '20 per 100. $20.00 prr I'hiii Varigated Lawson rooted cuttines. $5.00 P't \<»'. Sl'i nn pd lOOO. ROBERT C. PYE, Nyack-on Hudson, N. Y. Mention the FLorlsts' Elohanse when wrltlnc NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $T2.00 per 10(1; $ll.M) prr HMin Itnini'diate drlivcry. All till' iHivcltiL's ill Chrysanthemums. March ili-liv.-iv. If you did not receiye my new list, send fur it. charle:.s h. totty MADISON, N. J. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California. Westralla, tl.OO per iloz.; $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1000. Strong field divisions for three Inch pots or larger. My Daisies are not change seedlings which cannot be depended on, but divisions from Mr. Burbauk's original plants. Improved I>al8y "fehasta." $2.60 per 100. (Not less than 50 at this rate.) Strong field divisions, which can be divided Into three or smaller ones. Itegonias, flowering; I! varieties ZH inch, $3.00 per 100. Cineraria, .Nana Orandlflora and SttUata. 2H inch, $2.00. Ueraninm, Sliver edge, $1.00 per 100. Paris Daisy, "Queen Alexandra." 2f$ Inch, $3.00. Heliotrope, dark and light, 75c. per 100. SEED- Alaska, Oalltornla and Wostralia. 26c. per 100 ; »2.00 per 1000; J6.00 per oz. Improved Daisy Shasta, 26c. per 1500; $2 50 per oz. Hybrid Delphininm.Burbank strain, 26c.perpkt.; $2.00 peroz. Petunia, Giant of California, fringed, hand fertilized, 60c. per 1000; $15.00 per oz. Cash please. FRED GROHE, SANTA ROSA, CAL. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when wrlti-ig. Mignonette Machet ^ In. pots, per lOO, »2.00 *^ Per 100 CapheaRnotcd Cuttings 60c., 2 In. pots, $1.60 Double rre. Petunias " 200 vloon Vines Sweet Peas ( White and Red) Stocks Mxd Asparagus Sprengerl Selagrlnella Dentlcnlata 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 E. 1. RAWLINGS, QUAKERTOWM, PA. Uentlon the FlorlsU' EJxchange when writing. R. C. MUMS $2.00 per lOo: $15.00 per 1000 Wm. L>uckhaui, Wlllowbrnok, V. «lorel, Col. Appleton, Ivory, Uoldualne, P. I'attflc, T. Katon, Y. <:hadwick, Mrs. CoombeB. Polly Rose, Kallotir. iMarie Ll«er, Pennsyl- vania, White (Jhadvvick, Uolden Wedding Lavender Qneen,i;iieltoni. ROOTED CUXXINGS Per 100 I'erlCOO Heliotrope $1.00 Ooleus 1.00 ^.00 Verbuuaa 76 5.00 Ageratum Gurney. 75 6.00 Swainsonla White 76 6.00 StevlaVar 75 6.00 •■ S. Nana 76 5.00 Vinca Var 1.00 Anthericum Vit Vat 1.00 POT Pl^AMTS Feverfew, Little Gem $3.00 per ICO Uelltrope 3.00 " Do. Swt. Alyssum 2.00 " Madam Sallerol Ger 3.00 " " ColeuH 15 Varieties 2.00 '* *' Verbenas Fine Sorts .. 2.00 '* " Smilax 2.00 " " Swainsonla 2.00 " " Stevia Var 2.00 " " Stevia S. Nana 2.00 " " Ageratum Gurney 2.00 " " Lobelia, 2.00 " " iiellis Daisies 2.00 '* " Stocks 3.00 " •' Centaurea Gymnorarpa 2.00 " " Genistas 6iD. $5.00 per doz. Spiraea " 4.00 '• " Will exchange any of the above for good aorta carxiatioD cuttings. JOS. H. SEAMAN & CO. 60 So. Main St., Washington, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AFEWeOODTBINQSlODWANT Oraceena IndlvlBH, 4 and 6 in., SIO.OO and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100 ^sparaffasPlamoHnB, lln. ,16.00 per 100. AsparaKU8 8prengeri,21n.,$2.50perl00. Geraniums, H. A. Nntt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Double Gen. Grant, Poitevlne, Mine, Sallerol. 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pots $4.00 per 100. VlncB Var.,2 in.. 92.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Rex Beg^onia, nice plants, 2 and 2!^ in., $6.00 per 100. COLEFS. VerBchaffeltil and Golden Bedder 2 inch. $2.00. per 100. Primula. Obconica, 4 in., in bloom for Baster $l'>.noperlOO. Gladiolus, blooming bnlbs. good ent flower mixture. 75c. per 100. GrofTa Hybrids, fine mix- ture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture. $1.00 per IfiO. Clear Plant. Heliotrope. Blue Agreratam, Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage. 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 100.000 CHRYSANTHEMS ROOTED CDTTINGS,$1.25 per 100;$10.00 per 1,000. Monrovia. Polly Rose, Appleton. Katon. Koblnson, Bonnaflon, $2.00 per lOO; $16.00 per 1.000. Dr. Eneuehard, Alice Byrou, Wm. Duck- ham, Cheltoni, elivered to suit. Healthy Stock, enough said. WM. BECKER, Box 48. Farmingclale, L.. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltinii. ROOTED CUTTINGS l»er lOO, Prepaid Ageratum Gurney, Alternanthera, l>est red and yelliiu I'lr S:;iui ii.-r 1(1(1(1. Fiill n.i.t./d, .We. JH.OO ii,M- 11111(1 Fuehsia.Miuesi.rts.sl 11(1. Hardy Pinks, .'! kinds Till.' sj ".(I pir Kind Heliotrope, blue. Salvia Bonfire, 111) I Splendens, Tic, Coleus, KOixl lied- ders. (.Ill- Seedlings, prepaid, per 100. Cyclamen Giganteum, inixi .1, ready to transplant. $1.2.5. Aster, Queen of the Market, mixed. 40c. Salvia Splendens, :r« Ageratum Gurney, 2 in.. IJc ea. Ca.sh. Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 2,000 CLECHOMA German Ivy and Double Yellow Nasturtiums, ■li iucb pots $2.00 per hundred, good stouky strong plants. COHANZIE CARNATION CO. NEW LONDON, CONN. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 424 The Plori-st-s' Exchansre . CLASSIFIED MDVERTISEMEMTS ..CASH WITH ORDER. The columns under tble beadiog are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land, Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns, 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the Inch. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York office 5 p. m Wednesday to secure insertion In' issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. STOCK FOR SALE EOSBS — See adT. of Leedle Co.. SprlngHeM. Oblo. WB make Standard Flower Pota, etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln UnUerelty. Cheater Co.. Pa. Will Exohauae. Asparagus Plumosus Kanus seed, for carnation or rose plants. Signal Hill Floral Co.. 341 .S. Los Angeles St.. Los Angeles, Calif. DAHLIA ROOTS.— 1.000 A. D. Livonia, large clumps J4.00 per 100; .fSO.OO per lOOO. Divided clumps. $1.00 per 100; guaranteed one or more plants to each root. These are the best pink dahlias grown. WOOD & HEAL\ , HAMMONTON, N. J. THOSE wishing fine mixed Gladioli atock can furnish as per below: 1 1-2 Inch, to 2 Inchea, $7.60 per 1000; 1 Inch to 1 1-2 Inches. $5.00 per 1000; 1-2 IneJ. *? 1 Inch. $3.00 per 1000; A few under 1-2 Inch, $5.00 per bushel. A. Brown, Coloma. Wla. STOCK FOR SALE — Baby Eamblera fine dor- mant Block, $26. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100. $85. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co., Rocheater, N. Y. STOCK cent SALE—Funkla albo-marginata. siugle crowns !?r>.UO per InO; Field Grown plants, 5 to 8 crowns $15.00 per 100; Hemero- callls, flava and fulva $o.00 per 100; Ins tiermanlca. assorted colors large clumps $10.00 per 100; Euonymiis radlcans variegata. 4 years $15.00 per 100; Hydrangea Otaksa, large plants tor tubs $2.00 each. Address. NEW- PORT NURSERY. NEWPORT. R. 1. FOR SALE Grafted plants. Brides and Bridesmaid From 2y, inch pots, extra fine; $12.00 per lOd. ROWAYTON GREENHOUSES ROWAYTON, CONN. UeuUon the Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNA8 BED Aim SOABLET, Alphonse Bouvler, 8 ft. . . .$2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Beaute Poltevlne, 4 ft.... 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft 2.25 100; 17.60 1000 Flamingo. 6 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 lOOO J D BUele. 4 ft 2.60 100; 20.00 1000 Premier, 3 ft 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 YELLOW WITH BED MAEKINGS. Cinnabar, 4% ft $2.6" 100; $20.00 1000 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft 2.26 lOO; 17.60 1000 BED WIIH YELLOW MABKINGS. Hme. Crozy, 4 to 6 ft $3.00 100; $26.00 1000 Antolne Crozy, 6 to 8 ft... 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON, Paul Marauant, 6 ft $2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Peachblow, 4 to 5 ft 2.0O 100; 16.00 1000 Virginia. 4% ft 2.00 100; 16.00 1000 BBONZE FOLL&GE. Robusta 6 to 8 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Shenandoah, 4 to 5 ft 2.25 100; 17.60 1000 GraSd Rouge, 10 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Black Beauty, 4 to 5 ft... 7.00 100; 60.00 1000 OBOHID-FLOWERINO, Austria, yellow, 5 ft $2.00 100; $15.00 1000 Burbank.yellow.6ioi)ft,,$i.'0per lUU; 15 uu ouii lUUa. red, gold edge, 5 ft. 2.00 100; 16.00 1000 WHITE SPOTTED BOSE. Fair Persian, 4 ft $2.00 100; $15.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $2.00 100; $16.00 1000 N. B. — These cannas are packed 250 In a box and fo r boxes can be cleated together to make one case. Special price on large quantities of cannas made upon application. Send for my florists' seed, plant and bulb catalogue; It contains all you need. Order now, goods can be shipped any time you say. ABTHUB T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN, 342 WEST 14TH ST., NEW TOBK, Uentlua The Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year old. 3,000 SALVIA. 3 in. lil.mi GERANIUMS, "i ;in.l 4 in 20.0()0 PANSY PLANTS. ::(iO HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 4 aii.l i; in. l(Kl(i FEVERFEW. ?. in. li«i" HELIOTROPE, ?. in fiOO PRIMULA. :!i in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ii In , all snld The worcesler Conservatories WORCESTER, MASS, Mention the FlortRtw' gxphange when wrttlnp STOCK WANTED WANTED — 2000 S. A. Nutt Geraniums to 1)° delivered from 4-Jn. pots between May 10 and 21'. Musi l.p first class plants in bud and bloom. Address witb price. F. A. Bollos. O^nev Island Avonut? & Avenue L. r-rouklyn, N. Y. WANTED AT ONCE 1000 Sunset Rose Plants from 2i or :^ inch pots. Must be true to name and unmixed. P. O. Box 938, Los A.ngeles* Cal. Mention the Florleta' E!xchange when wrltlnc WANTED CUT FLOWERS OF ALL KINDS We have a market for them and can give you good prices. Paymeats made weekly. HICHS a CRAWBUCK 76 "& 78 Court St. BrooKlyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchance when writing. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— Tboroughly experienced rose grower wants position as foreman. Ad- dress E. v., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— First-class designer and decorator wants cbange of position. Best references, years of experience. P. Y., care The Florists' E.vchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or second on large private place. English, aged .SO, married, excellent references. State wages. F. A., care Tlie Florists' Exchanje. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, French (32), good grower of carnations, mums, vio- lets, flowering and bedding plants. Handy with carpenter and piping tools. Address E. Z., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By practical, middle aped gardener, single, on private place to take charge or as assistant. Best of references, Sta'o particulars. Address B. X., rare The Fliirisls' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By German, married, no ehili^ren, on private estate. 14 years (.xperipnce in greenhouse and landscape worli. W\'schc£ter CouTity preferred. Address B. W. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener. 26 years old. Swede, with twelve years experience, seeks position on commercial place. Willing and of strictly temperate habits. Thoo. Exell, 113 W. 114th. Street. New York City. SITUATION WANTED — Frenchman. 27. single, wishes position on private place as first or second assistant. Fourteen years In gardening business in commercial and private places. Five years In this country. Best references. Hou- dayer, Box 1, Manhassett, L. I. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman on private or commercial place where up-to-date stuck is handled. Also well posted on fruit under glass. Single. 31, best of references from noted places. State full particulars and wages. Address B. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED^As foreman or section man, competent to take entire charge of com- mercial or gentleman's place. Ii6 years thorough practical experience. In pmpagating growing and forcing pot and bedding plants and good cut flowers. First class landscape gardener, decorator, growing vegetables under glass or outside. Married, German, 47 years of age A No. 1 references. Please state par- ticulars and salary in first letter. B. Z. care Tlie Fliirisls' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — ^By first class grower 't roses, carnations, chrv.^anthem\iiDs wnd and general stock; rnses a specialty. capable to take charge. No. I referencos. Wages. ?1S on per week. Only first class place wanted. Address N. O. Soderholm. 32 Maiden Lane, Kind's ton. New York. SITUATION WANTED— On first class place as foreman. All around experience, greenhonses. nurseries and landscape work. GcKid grower of cut flowers, plants and nursery stock. Total abstainer, hustler, good salary expected. Six- teen years experience. References. State wages. Address, Florist, 8 Florence Street, Boston. Mass. HELP WANTED W.WTED — Two good, single men for growing general stock. Myer Bnithers. Eldor;i(lo. i'a. WANTED — At the Fernery, 14 West 33d. Street, New York. A young man for the care of plans and to assist in retail store. WANTED — At once, young man for pot plants. Must be good worker. Please state wages. Apply to H, Seholzel, New Durham. N. ,T. WANTED — I'oung. bandy all around man for inside and outside. State wages with board and room. Otto Bourdy. Lowell. Mass. WANTED — Partner for best spraying liquid on the market for all kinds of insects. Ad- dress B. v., care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — Two assistant gardeners. Apply stating wages and sending references to Tbos. L. Talbot, Ellerslie. Rhinecllff, N. Y. WANTED — Foreman to grow carnations, mums and bedding plants. Must be able to make up. D. Y. Mellis, Holy Cross Cemetary, Flat- imsli, Brooklyn. N. X. W.VNTED — A young man. handy all around. Inside and outside. State wages without board In first letter. Address W. Bluethgen. Jr.. Hudson Heights. N. J. WANTED — Man for general greenhouse work ; sober and industrious. Single preferred. Best references, steady position. Jos. Wood. Spring Valley. New York. WANTED— A good, sober man, married or single, who understands greenhouse work and bedding out plants. Inquire. J. Horan & Son, rinrist. Bridgeport, Ct. ASSISTANTS for greenhouses, where roses only are grown; good wages to competent men. Apply to Frank Dolan. care John Y'oung Co.. Bedford Station. N. Y. WANTED — A young. Industrious man with two or three years experience In greenhouse work. Address E. I., care The Florists' Exchange. Chicago. WAN'l'ED^Single man, steady and reliable. with some experience In general greenljouse wiifk. German preferred. Wages to start, •HO. per month. Address. "Florist" 98 Chest- nut Street. Waltham, Mass. WANTED — An experienced grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Married man preferred. Good house and good wages. State age, experience reference, and wages desired. Post Office Box 481, Rye, N. Y. WANTED, single man as assistant, for com- mercial place, wages, $40.00 per month, and room. State nationality, age and by whom formerly employed. Address A. G. care Florists' Exchange. " ' W.VNTED- -Two energetic young men accus- tomed to the care of greenhouses, making cuttings, etc. Permanent position for right man. Apply at once, stating experience and wages wanted to, G. B. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A man who Is capable of growing phlox, peonies, dahlias and other hardy pe- rennials. Must be capable of propagating and growing good stock generally. Apply to A. N.. care The Florists' Exchange. W.\NTED^One experienced fern grower, one experienced man in stove and greenhouse plants and one first class herbaceous man. Good wages will be paid to first class, capable men. and steady position. Address F. B. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store In large city. Must be np to date, a good designer, decorator and maker-up. State wbere last employed, salary expected and age. Reference required. No greenhouae work. Ad- dress, A. R. care Tbe Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A first class grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, violets and general pot plants for retail trade. Single man, sober and Industrious. Good opportunity for the right man. State wages expected without board. Valentine Burgevln's Sons, Kingston, New York. WANTED — At once, a temperate, willing man of good character and habits to take charge of fruit, vegetable garden and flowers In a medium sized country place. No glass. Man would have to board on the place. When writing. state wages expected. and give references from former employers. K. N. Barnum. Lime Rock, Ct. WANTED; boy. or young man, fairly familiar with greenhouse plants etc., with under- standing of Spanish, French and German, to help with office work, and in growing and propagating hot-house plants. A permanent place for the right sort. Reaaoner Bros., Oneco, Florida. WANTED — An energetic, sober and Indus- trious man. capable of growing the best class of decorative, pot plants, palms, ferns, etc. Wages. $G0.00 per month with house or room. Advancement to the right man. State particulars In first letter. P. C, care The Florists' Exchange. A Nursery Salesman for N. Y. State wanted by a northern nursery company tnhandln their stock. Preference given to educated mae who has Gxiterinre in landscatie Work. Per- manent salaried position to right man. Best of references required. Address this otliee SHADY Bill NIRSERV CO., BEDFORD, ^ASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Long established florist store, good location. E. Dlonyslus. 172 East 62d street. New York City. FOR SALE OR RENT— Two greenhouses In good condition. 300x23 feet each. Terms easy. Frank M. Richardson, Kimball Carriage Company, Littleton, N. H. FOR SALE — Desirable greenhouse. 18x110 feet, with large iwtting shed and laud. 8 roomed dwelling, hot water heating. John Morgan, Florist. 40,'5 Main Street, North Adams. Mass. FOR SALE — Two greenhouses, seven-room dwelling, 1 1-2 acres of land in city of 9.000, Central Ohio. Splendid business established. Reason for selling: — sickness. Address A. F., care Florists' Exchange. PEISIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses, 24x200 feet; propagating house. 100 feet; potting sbed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepsle, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley, New York. FOR SALE: — 22 acres. 6 greenhouses, good trade, new mansion, beautifully located on R. R. and trolley. Low and easy terms. Send for descriptive circular. Thla will con- vince you. Address Box 311, West Grove, Pa. FOR SALE— GreenbooseB about 7,000 square feet glass with dwelling house and barn; horse and wagons ; In fine locality on trolley line; entire product of greenhouses sold at re- tail. Address, Edw. J. Murphy Co.. corner Main and Bridge streets. Springfield, Mass. FOR SALE—IIot biiuse on trolley line, short distance from Albany, near Troy. Coboes. Schenectady and Rensselaer, 10,000 feet of glass, 2 acres land, tine dwellings, steam heat, old establishment, stock of bedding plants, etc. Bitrgain to quick buyer. Thomas J. Gravellne, Albany, N. Y. I'OR SALE— I wish to sell my greenhouses and dwelling. U roomed house, three green- houses. Two 150 feet long by 18 feet wide, one 150 by 12 feet with lot. 100 front by 264 deep. potting sheds and heated by Lord & Burham boilers. 5 minutes from depot, very desirable locality. Price, $8,000. on easy terms. Tbos. Rhedican. 49 Prospect Street, Madison. N. J. FOR SALE — A bargain. Retail place of 5,000 feet in live Illinois town of S.OUO; market for entire product at retail price, less than last year's sales, no competition; owner has other business that demands Immediate attention. Write to-day for photo and description. Ad- dress C. B.. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT. An old established Florist Store with green- houses attached. Rent very reasonable. Apply Young & Nugent, 42 WesI 28th St., City. FOR SALE Three Greenhouses L'jO x HO feet, potting shed 90 X 22 feet, boiler room, 30 x 22 feet, built about three years ago, practically new. p:verything in complete working order and stocked. One acre of land: 3 of a mile from Railroad Station; is miles from New York City. Address A. S., CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrMlrg. FOR RENT— To lease for a term of years. my greenhouses, consisting of atwut 18.(X>0 feet of glass. All Hltchlngs & Company boil- ers; also four of the houses are Hltchlngs & Company construction, city water on the premises, two trolley lines, one block, and railroad station two blocks from the premises. 3 miles from 34th Street Ferry. Geographi- cally they are In the center of Greater New York. If this appeals to you. come and see It and get ahead of the fellow who writes for In- formation. Possession, June 1, 1906. Alex. S. Burns. 128 4th Street, Woodslde, Queens Jorough. New York. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, SS.BO A.T DELAMAREPT6.&PUB.C0.LTD. 2-8 Duane 5treet, New York March 31, li)0« PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business, established 1888, In one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunity for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half Interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Z. Z., care Florists' Exchange. MentioD The Florists' Exohanrs when wrltlnr* FOR SALE FOR SALE— 1—6 In. Rider Hot Air Engine, used only two months, also 1 No. 20 National Hot Writer Heater nearly new. Canfield Sup- ply C.j., Kingston, N. Y. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 18 HitchingB at reduced cost, one 12 section Scollay capacity 300O ft. 4" pipe eqQBl to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lut- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J.. Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE One Nu. 17 HitcliiiiKs Hot Water Br.iler with 4 inch cast Iron I'ipe. \':il\is A- Fittiiitrs cnniplete. Good us new. nsed ti\'e int.nths. This uppiiratus heated one of mir (in-rnhnuM-s ]iinx:^n feet \it is- below zero. Addicss PRAIRIE SIDE CELERY CO. Tecumseh, MICH. MeDtloD The Florists* Exchange when writing, FOR SALE Creenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. UentloD The Plorlsts* ExcbaD^e when writing. FOR SALE PIIUPC Rider -Ericsson. Second-hand, from rumro $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. nnil FR? 1 second-band No 5 Scollay, $60.00; 1 DUILLHO Bccond-hai d Gem Torrid. $35.00. One second hand No. 16 Hitchlngs Boiler. Good condition. $70. Pipe uuod serviceable seoond-hand, with ort Threads; 2-ln., 7 ots.; m-ln., 5« cts.; IH-ln., 4cts.; i-ln., sots.; 2H In., loots.; Jin., Ucts.; 4 In., I9cts. New 2'ln. Standard, fnll lengths, with conpUngs, »H ote. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. ^TnP^5 2.00 15.00 I Tel. Eaton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. 100 1000 M. Bonnaflon S2.00 .$1.5.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Yel. Jones 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 15.00 Cinna 2.00 15.00 Kimberly 2.00 15.00 Omega 2.00 1.5.00 Golden Wedding,--- 2.00 15.00 Maurnier 2.00 15.00 PINK. 100 10001 I Wm. Duckham $2.00 $1.5.00 Liger Balfour 2 00 15 00 Dr. Enguehard.. L. Filkins.. Pacific 2.00 15.00 M. Newell 2.00 15.00 J. K. Shaw 2.00 15.00 Perrin 2.00 15.00 , Oakland Murdoch — 200 15.00 ' Paul Labbe.. Cobbold 2.00 15.00 Black Hawk 100 1000 $2.00 $15.00 2.00 16.00 2.00 15.00 P. Ivory 2.00 16.00 RED. 2.0O 15.00 . 2.00116.00 - 2.00^15.00 CARNATIONS %£er NOW READY. PINK. 1000 B12..50 Per 100 Lawson - $1.50 S Guardian Angel - 1.26 10.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.50 20.00 Morning lilory 1.50 11.00 WHITE. Per 100 1000 Boston Market $1.50 $12.50 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 White Cloud .'.... 1.25 10.00 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 16.00 ROSES. Haisierin, 2)j in. [jots, $4.00 |)er iOO; $30.00 t)er 1000. FINE STOCK 100 1000 Richmond, later delivery $12.00 $100.00 Kaiserin. ready now 4.00 30.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 3.00 25.00 100 lOOO Brides $3.00 $25.00 Meteors 3.00 25.00 Golden Giite -- 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. 51 WABASH AVENUE | CHICAGO I •am^tjji gaqji aanaqaia .sjajjoi^ aqx aouua^f Carnation Cuttings These Varieties Are Ready INow. Per 100 NEW SKYROCKET, (scarlet) a good thing $ COO NEW DAYBREAK LAWSON or MELODY. Will be sold next year at same price by other lirms I2.0ti NEW GLENDALE, variegated, the first variety to sup- ersede MRS. BRADT; marking similar but im- provement in growth, freedom and length of stem... 12.00 NEW JESSICA, variegated, (Weber) a fine thing. 2 . inch plants, strong - 14.00 Per 1000 $ 50.00 Per 100 SPECIAU. 20.000 Extra ,StronK 2 inch MRS. TMOS. W. LAWSON 3.00 PROSPERITY, same class of stock, same price. MRS. M. A. PATTEN, from soil 3.00 HARLOWARDEN, crimson, from sand 2.00 PROSPERITY, from sand 2.00 MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, from sand 2.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL, from sand --. 3.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON, from sand ... .5.00 25.00 16.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 40.00 ROSE PLANTS (From 2 inch pots) AMERICAN BEAUTIES, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. MAD. CHATENAY. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. GOLDEN GATE, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. [Chicag'o Carnation Co., Joliet, lU.j ^i ^ ■^■■■■^ ■■■IMHMM ■■■■■■B a^l^H^IM MH^IH^IM ■■■I^HiM ■■■^l^iM •■■^■■B ■■■■MMM •• ^^ CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTirSQS Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 Prosperity 2.00 15.00 Bradt 2.00 15.00 1.50 15.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise $1.50 $15.00 May Naylor 1..50 12.50 Joost 1.25 12.50 Eldorado 1.25 12..50 EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders tor My Maryland. A great many people doubtleae tDlnk they can grow the variety as well as we do. We look at such things In the same light Then, too, perhaps some people have confidence In our statemei ts. which Is also a factor. Not rrianycarnatiuna succeed in every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these cir- cumalances we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first prize for 50 white at March dhow, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit and destined to become the leader in the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 50 variegated at March Show, OIu- clnnatl. Grand stock ready now of both varie- tlea. R. O . $2.60 per doz.. Jl2 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per IOO additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHE H. ^VP.BKR & SONS CO.t OAKLAND' MD. CARNATION GROWERS ATTENTION! I have 15.WJ0 of the famous GoetHe car- nation transplanted in soil. These plants are ready for the field or bench at once. Will sell at once to quick buyer at $15.00 per 1000. Goethe is better than CncHan4ress« almost the same color, large and full centre '2,500 Joost also. Gash, please. GEORGE T. SCHUNEMAN'S, BALDWINS, L !., NEW YORK. Ueutloa The Plorlsts* Bxchange when wrttlog. ABUNDANCE The most productive, modiiim sized, pure white carnation. Well roiited outtiiip^s ready for im- mediate tlelivery. $1.75 per dozen; S 1 0.00 per 1 00; $75.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rates; 50 at 100 rates. R. FISCHER, Great Neck. L I. Mention the KLorists' Eschaiiee wlien writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 KKKI Fiancee A1 S.'i.OO W.S.OO Fair Maid 2.00 Enchantress 8.00 2.5.00 Queen Louisa - 1.25 10.00 Will I'.MluiiiKc niiyiifthcal.c.vi'fiir.l. M. Maiilfy Standard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, R. I. UeDtlOD The Florists' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Fink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, 110.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J.60DDARD, Framlntham,Mass. Uentlon The riorlBts* Bzchaage when wrltlug. 26 and 260 at 100 and 1000 rates. Wilson Marshall, Christmas Bed Speedllng, 3-3'^ in. $10.00 per 100; »75.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burkl, $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per lOO, $26,00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchantress. $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid, Harlowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost. $2.00 per 100, tlS.OO per 1^00. GRAFTED ROSES av^ln pota. Orders booked for Bride, Brldemald and (iolden Gate at $10.00 per 100. $93.00 per 1000 ; Liberty, Klllarney and Kaiserin A. Victoria, $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock In every way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Uentlon The Floriate* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINQS. Well Rooted and Healthy Light Plnk-Falr Haid Pink-Frances Joost Scarlet- Challenger Crimson- Harry Fenn " -Harlowarden Variegated-Prosperity Whlte-Qov. Wolcott Queen Louise, Edith Foster. All S1.50 iier lull; Sl'J.iXi inT 10i)il. Cash with order. HANSEN e* LLND8TED, PASSAIG, N. J. ~CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 tSO.OO Crisis 6.t0 16.00 I.ady Bountifal 3.50 30.00 Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Estelle • 3.o0 2.500 Lawson, B. Market, Queen. Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 60g. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The FIortBts' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BR08z2j"N°„°"9?b "."LiBrooklyn, N. Y. Uentlon the Florlsti* Bb(4ianee when writlag. March 31, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 427 EASTER PLANTS ^^--^'^'^' Bloney makes the mare to go aud Godfrey Aschmann'H Choice Easter Plants keeps the World a-rollinj;. We lire headquarters luc the pa,at teii years t beds crowded with them : In better condition than ever before. A/.alea Indifta^ all leading varieties, grown especially for me under coniract In Belgium. Only the choicest will be offered. None are picked for Fall sales (we sell none in the Fall, only for Easter or Christmas, when in bloom.) MAD, VAN DER CKUY8SEN, fine shaped plants as round as an apple, the peoples' choice, best double pink In existence, all luU rif buds and all sizes, 6 and 7 Inch pots, price, $1.00 $1.26, $1.60, SI 76 and $2.10 each. Other choice varieties, Bernard, Andrew, Niobe, Emp- ress of India, Prof. Wolters, Joseph Ver- vain (best double variegated) Paul Backer, and lots of other good American sellers, price, 63c.. 76c., $1.00, $1.26, $1.50 to $1.75 each. LILIUM HARRISII. H^ry F. MIcbell strain, none better, full of buds; were never so fine as this year; no failure. JAPANESE MULTIFLORUM. We had unusual good luck with them this sf'ason be- cause we bought the best of bultis money could buy. All ttie bad ones that had shown disease. have been piomptly thrown out ami only the best were kept. Have plenty of tlu-in and can supply all wants. Plants from t; in, puts, from 4-.5-6-7 up to 10 buds, 10c. per l.'Ud. I'lidcr 4 buds. r2c. per bud. Cineraria Hybrlda. Have a bouse full of 6 inch plants In every stage of bloom or bud. $2.00. $3.00, $4.00. $5.00 per dozen. Hydrang^ea Otakna and Thomas Hogg, whlte,6,7and8inchpots,40c.,6Uc ,75c.,$l.U0and $1.50 each. Spiraea Gladstone. We have a house full of this fine, favorite variety. Have had the best success in raising them this year since the last 20 years. One as fine as the other, full of flowers and buds. It is a great sight to look at them. Price 6 and 7 inch pots. bOc. to 75c. Extra large speci- ments. $1.00 each. • Spiraea Japouica, large plants with line, perfect foliage, fi inch pots, 35c. — 40c.— 50c. each. Crimson Kambier. Have only large plants. 7 to S inch pots, $1.25. $1.50, $1.75 to $2.00 each. instant shipment American Beauty, r, inch pots. 50c. and 75c. each. Hermosa, 4 inch pots. 20c. each. itegonia Vernon, red and new improved Er- for<])i In bloom. Very fine shapely plants, 6J inch pots, $2.00 per dozen. Pres, Carnot and Flambeau, 4 and 5 inch 20c. and iSc. each. Boston Ferns, 5 to 6^ inch pots, Sue. 36c., and 40c. each. Pierson Ferns. 4 Inch pots, 26c. ; 6 to 5^ Inch pots, ai'c, 36c. to 40c. each. liarrowsii Ferns, In 4 Inch pots, small 25c. Holly Ferns, large, 4 Inch pots, 15c. each. Latania Borbonica, 5i Inch pots. 30c. each. Araacaria Excelsa, 7 inch pots, i years old, ■■>. fl. 7 and 8 tiers, 30 to 46 Inches high, $1.5i'. $1 76 to $2.00 each. Small sizes, 40c. to 50c. each. Hyacinths, my own importation, raised from flrst sized bulbs, all colore; King of the Bluet), Lavender Blue, Gertrude, pink, La Gran- desse, white, $12. CO per 190. (All bulb stock are out In cold frame). Tulips: Tournesol, best double, one that nellsat sight, 3 bulbs in 4 Inch pots. $1.60 per dozen pots. Von Sion, double narcissus or daffodils, double nosed. 3 bulbs In 5^ and 6 Inch pots, $2.00, $2 50 to $3 00 per dozen pots. Ficus Elastica, 6 inch pots. 35c. to 50c. each' Smith's Improved pure white large Moon- vine, a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years; have20.00n tor this season. 2 "-i In. pots, now ready, $6 per ton. Aznlefls, Md. Van Der Crnyssen, Special Import, best pink in existence the peoples' choice. The finest plants you have ever seen. Covered with buds and flowers. Just right for Easter Sale : as round as an apple : large plants. Price $1.00. Shi's. $1.7.t to $2.00 each. Have not many small but mostly all large sizes from $1.25 up. Petersburg. Va.. March L'o. lOOfi Godfrey Aschmann. Esq. Dear Sir: The flowers fplants) received of you the flrst of the month, were so satisfactory, and potted so \m!I. I w ant viiu to ship by Southern Express the folli.w int: rirdt-r. Begonia Vernon. Cineraria Hybrida (2 sizes). Araucaria Otaksa and Azalea Indica. ($20,00 worth of the different si.xes.) Ship out of pot. Check enclosed. Do the best you can on this order. Will want more next \\('ek. Respectfully yours. WM. S. YOUNG. FLORIST. No. 473 Halifax Street. The Cherokee Greenhouses. Camden. S. C. .Ian. 12. lOOf! fiodfrey Aschman. Philadelphia. Dear Sir :- The plants received in excellent condition. \Vc think you have sent us a very generous box for the amount sent you. Thank you for your kind letter of instruction. Yours truly. Miss L. M. SHANNON. Mr. Gr. Aschman, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear sir : I have bought the best of plants from you* eo here I am again. Please send me at once< via Adams Express, the enclosed order. Az- aleas, Lilies, Olnerarlas, Hydrangeas, Boston. Pierson & Holly Fern. Latania Borbonica. Arancaria Excelsa, Fleas, etc. Money enclosed. Yours very truly, ALLEN E. WARREN We protect the Trade; have no Department Store customers. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. OODFREV ASCHMAININ 1012 ONTARIO STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wholesale Qrower and lm|iorter of Pot Plants Mention The Florlnti' Excbanfp when writlnr. GOLEUS Verscliatteltii and red, o3'le. Blcard, BruantI, Per- UCKAIllUlnj. kln8,ISuchner. Poitevlne.La Croix, M. lloty, etc., $1.35 per 100. Nutt, ♦ 1.20 per 100. GLADIOLI ; Finest Hybrids, mixed. eOc. per 100 PLANTS ; Salvia Fireball. Beeouia, double; red and white, $1.00 per luu. Caah with order. DANIEL K. HERR. Lancaster, Pa UentloD The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. PANSIES Transplanted Plantx fiom cold frame ill bud. strong: and stocky, $1.50 per 100; $12,00 per 1000. SeedllnKS, very fine from cold frame, October sowing. $3.rKi per 1000, Cash with order. PETER BRONA/N, 124 Ruby Street LANCASTER.. - PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STOCKYOUWILLAllWANT perdoz. 100 Baby Ramblers, 8 in $6.00 baby RambIt;rB, 6 in 4.00 Baby Ram biers. 4ln 2.50 $20 00 Baby Ramblers, 2K in 1.00 7 00 Crimson Ramblere, 2 yearold, 3 to 4 ft. 1.60 12.00 CrimBon Ramblers. 2 year old. 4 to 5 ft. 2.1J0 16 00 ScottI and Piersonl Ferns, 2H5 in., ready to shift 4.00 Hyd. OtakRa and VInca Major, 2H In-, ready to shift 2.60 Vinca Major, var., field stock potted 6.00 Caladlum Eeruleiitum. eonnd, 6x7 3.60 Caladium Etcnlentum, HOTind.9x7 5.0O Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10.00 '* from pots 8.00 AmoelopsiB Veitthil, pot grown, dormant. lone ffrowths 4.00 English Ivy. 3?^ in. lone, vines 6.00 Tritoma Uvarla. strong fli^ld roots 4.00 Stokesea Cyanea. fine plants S.OO 50.000 Dormant Canna Roots, best named 2.0n All Colors not named 1.50 10 Beet Geraniums. 2J^ in., ready to shift 2.60 25.000 Shrubs, YlncB, Honeysuckles. California Privet, etc. Must he Sold List Free Cash Pleaae. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. fclentloD The Florlats' Bxcbsngp when writlnif Mammoth Ba^notH Strain ylant flowered, fancy colors, strongplants. wintered in cold frames $3.00 per 1000. 50c. per lOO. Sweet AVtlUam Strong Clumps, double and sluL^le mixed fS.OO per 100. Cash, please. SHELLROAD GREEN HOUSES. ORANGE, BALTO. MD. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltljg. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mall. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.60 p-r 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E, B. JENNINGS, ^°S^4^°^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Fanalee. Mention The Florlets* Exchange when writing. PMNSIES 2CiO.(XIO fine plants of Bugnofs, Cassier's, and Odier'5 fanujus strains, all tiiinsplaiite*i. rioc. per 100. $:i.00 per 1000; extra laree plants coming in bud $1.00 per 100. $.S.OO per 1000. Feverfew, dbl wilt. R. C. $1.00 per 100. Ueranlums, N u 1 1, Beaute Poitevlne, La Favorlle, F. Perkins, and Mme. Jaulin, 4 in. in hnd and Moom. $f: 00 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, ^iric^^.r!"' Mention the Florists' Exchange wheu writing. PKNSIES From our well l in., 2c. each. COI.KIIS.G.B.. Verechaf,10other8,2 1n., 2cts. .SCOTIII FKRN,2)^ln.,6ctB. liOSToN Fi:KN,31n..6cts. RooxED cvvrttma LlHt I>eIow, per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 5 kinds, $1.26. HELIOTROPK. 3 kinds, $1.00. AGKRATlIM,Panllne,Gurney, White. 60c. FLOWKKING HKGONIAS. 8 UndJ. $1.10. OOI^KIIS. 10 kinds, i;Oc. $.5.00 per 1000. PAKI.>( DAISY, white and yellow, $1.00. ALTKKNANTHEKA. Red and yellow, 60c.: $4.00 per lOOO. QdUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds, $1.00. STEVIA SEKBATA and VAR1EOATA.75C. GKRMAN OR PARLOR IVY, 76c. SAI.VH. .1 kinds, aec. KO-iE <;eranium,$i.oo. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 3 years, 16 to 20 bran- ches, $2.00, $18. 00 per 1,000. Mnst move stock. Cash, or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS..Chainbersburg.Pa. UentloD The Florists* EzchaDge whea wrltlnjc sickToDWiiiBiiwaot 50,000 GERANIUMS, best standard var., ready to sblft. IVi In., 3 In., and 4 in. write for prices. Mme. Salleroi, 2>4, $2.00 per 100. I'etunias, 2%, best dbl. var., $2.00 per 100 Alternanthera, Sept. rooted. Red and Yellow ()U cents per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Vinca Varie- gata. rooted cuttings $1.00 per 100. Aspara- KUB Sprengerl, strong 2>i ln„ $1.00 per 100. Pansies and Daisies, fall sown. ROSES, American Beantles from bench $7.00 per 100. Baby Ranibl«>r8, Crimson Ramblers and Dorothy Perkins from 2^-. In. Write for list of other stock. REEDS LAKE FLORAL CO- OFFICE. 207 Michigan Trust Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. Successors to Illlls's Ylolet Co. Mention The Florlats' ExcitanKe when writing. Seasonable ROOlCd CulliDgs and Planis . . 100 1000 Acbyrautlies,3 var $0.76 Alyssam, dbl. 75 Chrysaiithemauis, standard Tar.. 1.60 Caruatlous. Lawson, Fair Maid 2.00 $18.00 JooBt.ChalleDKer. tjueen Louise. . . 2.00 16.00 Coleust Queen & Verschafl'eltll 75 6 00 Asstd 60 6.00 Ciipliea 75 DHlilias, roots 4. 00 35.00 UracaMia indlvlsat 3 inch pots 5.00 Furbsias 1 00 Genistas, 2U In. $3.00; 4 In. »12.00, 5 In. $20.00; 6 In. $26.00 per 100. German Ivy 75 6.00 Marguerites, 2 var 1.00 8.00 " Queen Alexandra 2.50 Htevla, Svar 76 6.00 Hwainsona, 2 var 1.00 Viucas, R. 0. 90c. ; 2^ In. $2.60. SAMUEL S. PECKHAM, 8 Soath Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlats' Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS IN BUD AND BLOOM. Michell's Prize Strain, 6 and 7 inch pots, $2.C0 and $3.00 per doz. Primnla Obconica, full bloom, 6 inch pots, fl.OO per doz. Primula Ob- aiHieH, white. 4 Inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Paris UalKles, white, d Inch pots, $2.50 per doz. !9i>tr»^a Gladstone and Compacta, 8 inch pots, each 50c. .76c. Hyacinths, first eize biilbs, 4 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100. Hyarintbs Miniature. In pans, each, 25c. .60c. A' on slon Daflodl Is, double mixed, 2 to 3 bulbs In a 4 inch pot, $1.50 to $2.00. perdoz. Geraniums, mixed. 4 Inch pot, $6.00 per 100. Pelergoniums, mixed. 6inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Petunias, double. 2'-,( Inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Petunias, Star and Single Giant and Rose Fringed $1.50 per 100. Ageratuni Blue Perfec- * tion, 2V.n°ch pots, S2.00 per 100. Giant Snap- dragon, 2}i inch pots, $1.50 per 100. J. S. BLOOM Rlee:elsviile, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing, SALVIA BALL OF FIRE. The most desirable in cultivation. Compared to Bonlire, it is 6 in. less in height, more dense, larger bloom spikes, and two weeks earlier. 2 in., r(.-ai.fy for shift. Per IWi. S.5.00: Per 2.5. Si. .50. Also NEW YELLOW MOTTLED LEAF SALVIA The yellow is sd predominant, that it ciiiiM well Ik ralUd the GOLDEN BEDDER SALVIA. Height. 12 in., compact aud free fiowering. mak- ing it positively the most gorgeous border plant for large beds of Cannes, etc. Placed inside of Ageratum the effect cannot be equaled. Price, same as BALL OF FIRE. J. H. MYERS, Fairview Greenhouses, Altoona, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 428 The Plorists' Exchange ARE YOU A BEAUTY BUYER? THIS WILL INTEREvST YOU, Of Course You Know the PRIZE WINNING BEALTIE& AT THE BOSTON SHONA^ Were Exhibited by Mr. George Burton of Wyndiiioor, Pa. Mr. Burton's Entire Cut is Consigned to us . • . . • . . • . . • . THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOK YOU TO HANDLE JIM IMFERIOR GRADE OF BEAUTIES NOW YOU KNOW WHERE Je°t the best THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1217 ARCH ST., Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. EASTER PLANTS I~FiNEST WE have ever handled. BE SURE AKD GET OVR PRICES BEFORE VOV PLACE YOUR ORDER. EASTER CUT FLOWERS: choice Extra Fancy Kaiserin, American Beauty Roses and Carnations. 1516 & 1518 SANSOM ST., Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. Valley, Daffodils, Daisies, Sweet Peas, Etc. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ViDiei. rnoGGSS of VUaiBii strong Rooted Cuttings. Pine. $1.50 per 100. $12-00 l.fl 10(10. Unrooted Cuttings. .^>0c. per 100. flq.OO per 1000. Dwarf Privet. The finest plant ont for erieing. walks, etc., 4 years olc^. fi-8 in. STj.oo per 100. gn.'i.oo 1000. 1 year, $*2.00 per IW. Sls.Ofi per lOOfi. Place orders now fur Siirinc rlelivery. Cash with orfler. D^VAtCP aud XXtAIMED KirUIX TRBE8 A 8PECIAL,TV Send for Quotations. Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mi'uiipn Tlip Florists' Rxohanup whon wrltlnR. Best Chrysanthemums ROSIERE, the only early pink, (.'an be cut Oet. 10th and larper than the rest. $25.00 per 100. Excellent Stock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Uiiexeelled (or Cut Fli>wers. Sincle .Stem Tots. Bush. ete. All points in its favor. Strong Young Plants, S35.00 per 100. We have SEVEN other t-rand sorts at same Iiriee. Our cataloKui- describes. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^^^l^^' llentloo The Florists' Bxcban£e when wrlilng. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My atoci comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1 .'-> Inch plants, $16 per ICO. tl40 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. For Easter in tuIIWiiom GERANIUMS in 1 inch. Nearly all double. $7. ,^.0 per loo. Cash. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. MentloD The FlortatB' Exchange when writing. Violets, Princess of Wales cuttiiiKs. extra strong rooted, clean, free from disease. $1.-^0 pit 100; $12.00 per 1000. Taraffon. Rooted cuttings, same prii/u. Cash with order. T. H. P0LB05, SEA CLIFF, L. I.. N. Y. CEDAR HILL GARDENS tfentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. HSPaRAGUS SPRftYS Heine the LARtiEIST liKdWKK of this spcciaU.v I c-an ship any .luantity desired EVKKY lUISlNF.SS HAY (IF THE YEAR. Price:— $3. OO per doz. buncKes of about 12 sprays eacH Please send cash with lirst order, after which a line of credit may be establistied. if a a 1 a line of credit may be e.'^tablislicd, if desired. , now ready. $1.50 per 100 (Postpaid). $10.00 per 1000 Tci. 2SA, Short Hills, N. J. Exohnnge^ when writing. A.MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK tst Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. no West 28th Street THE RELIABLE HOUSE Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Telephone 3'24-3i'i Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. March .11, 1906 TheFlorists' Exchange 429 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlssloD Herchanrs lo CUT FLOWERS ORCniOS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. C. BONNET a. tt. BLAKb BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale floriftts 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. ConsignmentB solicited. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. BOINNOT BROS. _ Wholesale Commission Dealers in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (B^illisr.?.). New YorR Telephone Call, 830 Madison Sq. Uentlonthe Florists' Eicbange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists M WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3a7o-3l7> Madlaoo Squire Ahvavs : .afly I,, ';,.,.,,|v.. Kihc slo,k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so IVest 29th street ■Phone, 651 Madison .S.iuarc. I^EW YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids Kstalilislied is>i8 Mention the FloriBhi' Bxehanffe when writing ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The 'Wholesale Florist of New York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 16611666 Madison Square Mention the Florists' Eichapge when wrltlnc NICKS i( tmm Wholesale Florists And Dealers In PLORISTS' StPPLirS 7e-7S Court Str««t Phone, 3660-3661 Miln BROOKLYN, N. Y. ^leotlon the FlorlsM' Bichange when wrIlliiK PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone. 3921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the PiorlstE* Exchange when wrltlnR. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER J Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougKby St.. """SsSrikain. BROOKLYN. N.-Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VTEST 30tK STREET NE'W YOR.K Consignments Solloiled. Telephone : 280 Madison S7 the tanndred aniens otiierwise noted. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNIVIENTS SOLICITEID 49 West, 29th Street.. New York TFiF.r'H"NF! :i:iaT Madison SyiTARE Mention The Floii»ti' Brchang« when writing. t ABeadtt, fancy — special I " extra No. 1 No. a M •■ No. 8 • Bride, 'Maid, fancy— spc'l 5? *' extra No. 1 No. 2... (lOlden Gate Liberty.... ,Mme. Abel Chatenay. Ad antum Crowbanum Ahparaoub " PlumoBUR, bunches " Spren^erl, bunches Callas Cattletab Daibibs Ctphipedidmb Htacintbb, Roman l.'l.OO to ID.OO to 4.00 tn 8.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to 1 .00 to 1.00 to .1.00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to 8.00 to 50.00 to .50 to 10.00 to 1.80 to 25.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 2 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 .76 1.50 50 00 25.00 20.00 10.00 60.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 1 Inrr grades, all colors •> I White... 2 Standahd 5 Varieties Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Plnli Red Yel. & Var. s 'Fanot— »• CThe highest M grades of O ataodard Tar.) \ Novelties I^ILAC, per bunch LiLIEB Lily OP THE Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy Narcibsub, Paper White *' yellow Panbibb, per dosen bunches. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Violetb " Bpeelal Tulips 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to .00 to 00 to .00 to ,00 to 00 to 36 to 00 to 10.00 00 to 3.00 00 to 00 to 00 to 50 to 50 tol 00 to.20.00 05 to .08 15 to .20 20 to .25 00 to 2.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.50 2.50 2 BO 2.50 3 00 1.00 3.00 8 00 1.60 2.00 2.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist S'.'r.°™"»'iu!?; 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautjr, Bridestnaid, Bride, Libertx. Meteor. I^ily of tKe Valler. Carnations \'^::r^::r\ John i. raynor. 49 west 28th st-^jgynroRK w. C. Horan SB West 28th St., INEW VORK TBLEPHONB, M62.U63 riADISON SQUARE CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLES AUE J. Sellgman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tal. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New Tork Cut Flower Company Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. SLINN&THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 Wesl 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets. Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- menta Solicited. Telephone) S864 Madison Square lientlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. i'RANK II. 'i'KAENHLV CUAKLF.S SliltNCK TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWKR EXCBANGK Telephones I 798 Bnd 7»» .UADISON BQIIAAE Consignments SfJLiciTED Mention the Florists* Bichange when writing. JOHN YOUNG AVhoIesale Florist 6 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4463^464 MADISON SQUAKE Mention the Florista' Bxchange when writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 Madison Square CODSlgunenls el Clelce Flower« sollcllcl I Mention the Flortati* Bxchange when writing. 430 The Plorists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES ""'"V„'";,S":.'S,?:r"' "- OOVBLB VIOLBTS, GARDBNIAS, AND ALL CHUICB FLO'WBRS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia Mention Itie FloriBtB* Kxcbange when wrltfng. SAMUEL S. PEMNOCK THE Wholesale Florist ) Specimen Fronds of Farleyense, $15.00 of Philadelphia ( Valley, $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 Uentloa Hie riortstj' Blxcbange when wrltiDg.' PITTSBURQ CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURQ, PA. EASTER LILIES IN QUAINTITIES Extra fine, clean, healthy stock. Let us quote you prices on your Easter Supply. UentloD The FIorlBtH' Bichange when writing. EDWARD RtID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHIUDELPHIA Bet. Slarket and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: i-42-e6-A. Ifentlon The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exclianp 217, 219, 221, 223 DIAMOND STREET, PIttaburg, Pa. Largest Wholesale |House between ^New [York and Chicago Uentlon The FIorlstB* Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wliolesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelpiiia Bell and KcTMone 'Phonra. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CALI, ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOK PKOMIT DELITERT Choioe Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daffoilils and Violets in quantity " ^philadelphIa Ifentlon The Florliita' Bichange when writing. "WTLi^ si»a:iiL..A.:x: .A. IT ID E.A.STEE LILIES Prompt Reports" BusineBB hours : 7 A. in. to 8 P. M. WHOLBSALE AND COMUISSION FLOBIST ISSl FILBERT ST., FHII.A., FA HOITON k HUNKEL CO. WHOI0 to 8.00 to S.OO to 5.00 to 3.00 to to 8.00 to to to to 6.00 to to L.W to 1..50 to 1,50 to 1..50 to 1..50 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 60.00 to 12.50 to to to to 1.00 to to 12.50 to 12.50 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to .25 to .40 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 Asparagus Plumoaus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily HarrUll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furnish at short notice. NA/ELCH BROS. ^IZ^T PROPRIETORS Camots CITY HALL CUT* FLOWER MARKET orchids f 5 Providence St„ 9 Chapman PI. Carnation Price according to quality of gooda. Long I)lsLan^"ric:>ivj FANCY AND ORDINARY, IN ANY QUANTITY. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA. Headquarters in Western Mew Yori For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaeon- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wliolesaie Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 Eiiicott St. BUFFLAO. N.Y GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Mention The FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. I POlMtl 60. MILWAUKEE. WIS. HentloD the FlorlBta' BJachangg when writing. Bnffalo. News Items. Mrs. Florence McNiece of W. J. Palmer & Son has returned f i um her vacation which she has been spendingr at her parents' home in New York City. Mr. Stinson. the originator of many fine novelties in the llorist's and ca- terer's lines, is located in Buffalo. W. J. Palmer & Son had the decora- tion of the Case-Kellogg wedding, using large quantities of Bridesmaid roses, orchids, lily of the valley, smilax, palms, and laurel roping, the latter in festooning a large marquee used in connection with the affair. A large number of green carnations were sold on March 17. While they do not seem to be of the required shade, they appeared to take the place of shamrock, which heretofore has had large sales on this day. Joseph Spidel, who has a severe ca.se of rheumatism, has been laid up at his residence for the past seven weeks. Murray King, formerly of Werrick & Company, has accepted a position with Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, Ohio. W. H. G. Columbus, O. News Notes. The Florists' Club held a special meeting Tue.sday evening March 20. The entire time was devoted to pack- aging the penny seeds for the school children. The La Detroit rose is having a great sale here; in fact, there is a furore for it. The blooms bring $3 to $4 a dozen. W. J. Williams has created a fine trade for box pieces in various com- binations, with roses and violets espec- ially, for high class funeral work. Mr. Williams is with the Livingston Seed Company. Robert Livingston has been making a business trip of several days to Toledo and other Ohio cities. Those dealers who handle canary birds are having many dissapointeci customers; as the best "Hartz Moun- tains" and "St. Andreasburg" are so scarce as to be unobtainable for the present in any large quantity. All the craft here are very muchin earnest in the matter of having this city well represented at the S. A. F. Dayton convention next Summer. A bowling team is talked of. Visitors the past week were, William E. Langbridge of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company, Cambridge, N. Y.; and Jacob Kershaw, representing William Rust & Sons of New Brunswick. N. J. P. W. March 31, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 431 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will Qlt your Out Flower wants to advantage. Sblpplng orders our Specallt> Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E>tabii.h,d t894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICA60 BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET an Waba.^h Ave.. CniCAOa J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CHICAGO ConBitcnmeiits Solicited HentloD the FLorlata' Eichaace when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLO"WERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabas>h Ave., CIIICAGO Mention The Florists' Eichanae when writing. ST. Send us North L. Flori PAUL. MINN. your Orders for deliverv in the tvest, which will have our best attention. sts. MAY tert are l>v the t.ntitl'-ert unless otti^rwlse iftr-rt^ ROSES American Beauty Extra long stems per doz. 3'-36-lncbstems " 21-tnch stems " 2fi.lnch stems " 18-lnch stems " 12-lnch stems " 8-lnch stems and shorts " Bride' Maid, fancy special ■* extra. No 1 No. a G' Iden Gate I'ncie John Liberty Meteor Perle Chatenay Orclilds— Cattleyas 8M1LAI . Lily of the Valley Narcissus Sweet Peas . ...to 3.00 to to to to to .75 to M.OO to (j.OO to 4.00 to •J. GO to 5.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to .=>.00 to 5.00 to 50.00 to 12.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 5.00 4.00 3 60 8.00 2.00 1.50 1.25 I'l.OO 7.00 5.00 y.Qi' 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 75.00 16.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 EASTER OF 1906 l/Ve have been growing Easter Plants POR Thirty-five Years. This year our stock Is FINER THAN EVER. We invite critical inspection of our AZALEAS LILIE8 CRI^80N RAHBLER8 HYDARNtiEA^ BOLGAINVILLEA tiENI8TA» RnODODENDRON» NEW DAI8Y QUEEN ALEXANDRA Come and look us over. ROBT. CRAIG COMPANY, 49th & MARKET STREETS. PHILADELPHIA, PA, Price List on Application. CARMATIOKS Inferior grades all colors (White Pink Red Yellow & var •Fancy l white .(The high 1 Pluk est grades f Red or Bta'd var ) Yellow & Tar Novelties adiantum ASPAKAQC3. Plum.& Ten ■' Sprengerl, bunches. Oallab Lilies, Longlflorum MiaNONETTE,ordlnary fancy VIOLETS, ordinary fancy Tulips .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.50 to 2.50 to 2.60 to 2.50 to . to .75 to .35 to .35 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to to .50 to 2.00 to .75 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 .S.iiO 3.00 3.00 3.00 ■ i.ob .60 .75 12.00 16.00 3.00 8.O0 .25 .76 3.00 Toledo, O. The News. The snow and cold Avcathcr. for wliich we had been looking all Win- Icr, ha.s come at last, and there wa.s no pea-planting on St. Patrick's Day this year. All indications are, that we shall have a very backward Spring. Thi.s weather hindered the shipping business of the seed stores and orders for potatoes are piling up more and more each day. The florist's business is as usual; roses are ijlentiful, but carnations are scarce. The meeting of the florists' club on Wednesday was only slimly attended; the terrible snowstorm kept the boys around the greenhouses to look after the firing. W. E. Hall, Clyde, O., ex- hibited his scarlet carnation, E. G. Gillett, a seedling of ProsperityX Maceo. which was very much admired and will certainly cause talk as soon as it enters into commerce. Emil Savoy, who has given up his position at Vaughan's greenhouses at Western Springs. 111., was also a visitor at the meeting, and looked around Toledo to see what was doing. On account of the poor attendance the meeting was very short. One member, Paul Timm, was enrolled. The Perennial Gardens Co. was in- corporated a couple of weeks ago ac- cording to the daily papers. The in- corporators are said to be men of means, but are not known to the trade here, the moving spirits of the new concern being practical men of long experience who have been looking o-ver Toledo for a long time. According to one incorporator, the company has se- cured a five-acre tract on a very much frequented trolley line, where they in- tend to grow hardy perennials, and will also dear in all kinds of nursery stock, especially roses and flowering shrubs. They will erect several green- houses for carnations, roses, chrysan- themums, palms and other miscella- neous stock for wholesale and retail and catalogue trade. There is no place here where the Toledo people can buy such goods, and w^e can 'only wish the new firm success. S. Mention Tbc Florists' Kxcliiinst' "bfll writiii 1 A. L eaiMiaii co. I 19=21 E. Randolph Street i CHICAGO, ILL. j Wholesale florists and florists' Supplies A Several Reasons Why You Should Buy J Your Florists' Supplies From Us ^ I. We have just opened the Florists' Supply Department and fe 2 every article is ne'w and free from soil or damagfe. jj K II. No article -will ever be shipped from oor house unlessit is C ^ in perfect condition and as represented. C 't III. Buyers of our Supplies are given to understand and are w 7l respectfully requested to return at our expense any article that is T 3 not satisfactory on arrival. r rV, We are the largest Cut Flower Supply House in the r West and we do not rely entirely upon the profits of the Florists' A? Supply Department. K V. We have no salesmen on the road, thereby saving you JJ one profit, which we give you in the form of quality, as our goods J; are our only salesmen and must talk for themselves. ^ Talk is cheap and these few remarks mean nothing to you J, or us unless you can see a vein of truth between the lines and avail f yourself, by at least writing for our catalogue and giving us one r order. r 432 The Florists' Exchangre San Francisco. It is not very often that flower ship- ments are made from San Francisco to the City of Mexico, but this week a grood order was received by Franlt P Shibeley, from florists in I^owell, IVtass., to make such a shipment, principally of roses and violets. The nursery business closed this week at Fresno, the record of business has not been equaled in twenty years. The yards are absolutely sold out of peaches, and estimates of the new acreage planted in this district alone exceed 7,000. Apricots and citrus stock were also favorites, and. In fact, every variety of fruit tree has been sold as never before, except prunes. Peach trees sold at an average of $225 a thousand, as against $140 last year, and sales are on record at the unpre- cedented price of $350 for the Muir variety. Los Angeles and Sacramento counties bought all the pear trees. Large shipments of deciduous fruit stock of all varieties were made to Mexico, South America, South Africa and Australia. The flower store of F. A. Jaccard & Co. has been abandoned. J. Gouailhar- don was the proprietor, and he was in- duced to reconnect himself with Ser- veau Bros., florists, an old established house he had previously been with for many years. It is also reported that Miss Man- ning has closed her two-year-old flow- er store and gone back to her former occupation of decorator, with office at her private home. AI.,VIX. Washington, D. C. The Tail Philippine Dinner. Never before in the history of Washington were so unique or effec- tive plans introduced in beautifying a room for banqueting purpo.ses. The large ball room of the New Willard was used, and it is safe to say that it never before underwent such a trans- formation. The event was a dinner given in honor of Secretary and Mrs. Taft by the members of the Taft party, and was characterized on the menu cards as "the Second Voyage of the Taft Philippine Party." To J. H. Small & Sons was intrusted the task, and its realization was far beyond even the most sanguine expec- tations. From a large room, hung simply in Southern smilax and a few potted plants banked here and there, the guests were ushered through a small opening in the green hangings upon one side, and from this conven- tional scene stepped on board the Manchuria. It was a faithful repre- sentation of the great ship showing against a background of sky and water. The deck was strewn with the luggage of the passengers. From the Manchuria the guests descended the gang-plank into a Japanese tea garden which was reached by passing over a Japanese bridge, realistic in color and shape, suspended above a stream in a cherry blossom grove. Then the com- pany confronted a tropical scene of great proportions. Both sides of the room were transformed into jungle groves, with canvas scenery in the background, and an arrangement of lights behind it that made a glowing sunrise on one side of the room, and a magnificent sunset on the other. In one of these groves the orchestra was placed. Nearby could be seen the mas- sive form of a Philippine caribou, the beast of burden of the East with its immense horns. The banquet table was a large oval, which was sur- mounted by a Filipino shack built of bamboo and covered with a semblance of straw mats. Under its pitched roof were articles of domestic and orna- mental use among the natives. Clear down the oval the center of the table represented the Island of Luzon, Its mountains and forests worked out in appropriate fashion with small tropi- cal plants and mosses, a njap being carefully followed — the northern part James D owl en SEABRIGHT, N. J. L THE Dowlen Tub- Lifter consists of one pair of appara- tu.'^esas ilUisti-atecl above; operated on opposite sides of the tub and enables the operators to lift heavy ami l.ull;y Plant-Tubs withagreatei ease and security than any other device or contrivance liitlierto known. PATENTED The Dowleu Tub-Lifter, by means of its iifiper movable guard, keeps the tubs from swiiying and enaliles it to handle tuhsof vari- uos heights. The Tulj-Lifter is constructed in a substantial manner and of the best material, and will last for a life-time. No one who has even only one Hydrangea in a tub can afford to be without a tub-lifter. The Dowlen Tub-Lifter is sold only in pairs, and the price per pair is $3.00 net cash, f. o. b. Express or freight charges to be paid by the purchaser. Money may be sent \ty P. O. Money Order, Express Money Order ■ ■r Eegistered Letter. Do not send money in an ordinary letter- ; it is not safe. 1 /- \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A \ / k UeatioD The Florists' ExohBoge when writing. E 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MAKDl'A<^TUKED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Sanii>l'*-9 free. For sale liy liejilera. Mention the Florlsta* Kxohaage when wilting. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles >IOSB, 1.5 bb Bale, $1 26; 3 Bales,$3.2r>: S Bales (5.00: Phic Moss, 10 Bales, $7.6U. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 feet long,tl6.CH) per 1000; 2,s Inch butt 10 too 12 reel long, $22.60 per 1000. H. R. AKRRS.CIialHWOrlll, N.J. MeDtloQ The Florists* Exchange when writing. uf the Island compai-atively wild and uncultivated, Manila in the south end of the island, where civilization has held more sway, native barks in the harbor, with a suggestion of water sur- rounding the whole, brought that ter- ritory vividly before the spectators. To make the scene complete, the wait- ers were dressed in Japanese costume. The ladies' bouquets were composed of Bride roses and the gentlemen's boutonnieres of gardenias. This deco- ration was the most spectacular ever attempted in Washington. A wild garden is to be one of the features of the new park, which will be ready for the enjoyment of the pub- lic this season. This new park is sit- uated due south of the Propagating Gardejis and is entirely reclaimed land. George H. Brown, landscape gardener, under whose supervision the drive- ways, riding paths, promenades, etc., have been built, has decided to estab- lish this garden on a point of land where the tidal basin opens into the Potomac. The Washington Florists' Company are handling some very fine plants — Baby P.amblers — which are selling at good prices. These are of their own growing. J. H. Small & Sons are also showing fine large plants of Crimson Rambler, foni- to five feet from the put and well rijundeil. of Iheir own growing. JOSKPH A. GAUGKS. BOOK YOUR EASTER ORDERS SOUTHERN WILD SMILIX Per 50 lb. Case, $4.50 Per 25 lb. Case, 2.50 GREEN SHEET MOSS 'Strictly fancy i Per Sack, of 100 square feet, $2.00 200 square feel, $4.00 Spt^4,:iHl r>rii^e5i on lat-}fe lot^^. Mew Crop I'ano- Ferns ready May i, per looo Si.zs ** «* I>aKKer ■* *• •• '• •* •• i.oo Book now and be sure of supplies. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. .Ml riK' I'Inrls FKNCY-FBRNS Per 1000, $2.00. Per 5000 lots at $i.75. QALAX, per lOOO, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7sc. per icc o, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit. Micli. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. M-ii1Imii The Florists' |.::^cli:inge ulifn writing. NEW CROP GALAX Green and Bronze S i .00 per lOOO; 10,000 lots, S7 50. Hardy Cut FERNS "^mnor" $1.50 per 1000. lii.siciiiiit nu large iiiders Southorn Wild Climax, $:! .'io itn percasc. Hi'inlqimrtiTs Inr all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, L'-tters <>!' all kinds; immofteiies, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wfieat, KihIiiiMs. Boxes, folding and bine (I'll nL'alcd, fir Laurel Festooning, .'ic, and He. per yard. 8 S II Province Street, BOSTON, MASS. 1.. 1>. THl.-iili ., .\h,iiia-,ls. Henry M. Robinson & Co., MeutloD The Florists' Kxt-hange when writing. No. I DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000 ^< Brilliant Bronze or Green 6ALAX, 75c per 1 000. Southern We FERN iscuunt oil Large Orders io,ooo lots $6,50. Smilax, 50-lb. case, $5.50 can Bupply youwith freeh made I^AVREL, FESTOOKIPiO all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4c, 5c aod 6c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAVKEL, 3&c per lart^e bundle. Fine line of Treps for decorating purpoeea. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention, CO.. - - MILLINCTON, MASS. Mention Tbe Florists' Ezcbange when writing. R 0»5IG BR0TI1ER5 ""■'""■g^-' ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Stfles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadwag, NEW YORK SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples FurnUhed to the Jobbing Trade only. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK Importers and E" | ADIttTA' ftllDDI IBC Oalax Leaves and Manntacturers of nt\/I\IOIO OUITklBO Uecoratlve Greenery New York Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smilax. lleotlon 111* norlsta' Bxcbanice when writing. cniffON ' " ' and 18 inch, all colors. ) RIBBONS'"''" 5 inch, all color*. 'W^rlte lor Prices. .'. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO.. 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choloe stocK, full weight, SOlb. case, $7.00; 2&-lb case, $3.76. OAL.A&— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LKUCOTHtC SPBAT8— areen or bronze. 90o. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagrnum BIoss— Large bale, $1.76; by freight, $2.00. GreeuSheet Muss— PeTbbl.Back,$2.60. All Kinds ot Florlsta* Hnpplles. L. J. KreshB»er. ^i,''a,"S>S^X: Hew Yirk Ueutlun Tbe Flurlata* Bxchajge wben will lug. STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH. MARION. N. C. Sold In New York by L. J. Eresbovc. Phila- delphia. 8.8. Pennock; Providence. Rennle^ Pino; Buffalo, Wm. F. KaBtlng: Cleveland. Cleveland Cut Flower Co.; Scranton. Scranton Florist Supply Co.; Pittsburg. Pittsburg Out Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange; Cincinnati, C. K. Oritchell; Baltimore, Florists' Kxcbange; Bramii- ton.Ont.. DaleK.Htate. UfHtlon (lie FI,lf for casli with order. HJIfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. AuffU8tRolkerA:Non8,Agta.,81 Barclaj St-.N.Y.CItj UtiDtloD the FIorlBts' Exchange when writing. IMcki-d III Sliuill rr;i Price per erate 1600 2 in. pots il crate.»4.88 I6002H ■• 6.25 1600 2)4 " 6.00 loco 8 5 00 800 S>i •' G.SO 6004 4.50 820 6 4.51 144 6 S.1C .Syracuse RED POTS " SYRACUSE JS THE NAME TO REMEMBER. me IS ri|ie for ordering pots. Knadv- packe.L.Tatesuf Hit* Syracuse Red Pots a>e what you should or- der and order now. The story of " why " you should use these pots 18 told in the .;;italogne. Better write for one and semi trial ordfr- Syracuse Pottery Co. .Syracuse, N. V. ' UeutloD The Florists' Exchange wbon writing. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY By AI^BX. 'WALrLACB Editor ot THE Florists' Exohanoe Telia the Story of Scotland's Famous Mountain Flower in Prose and Poetry. Full cloth. 280 pages, freely Illustrated, including frontispiece In color. PRICE $ 1. 50, Postpaid Send for free Sample Pages and Extracts from Reviews. \. T. DC La Marc Ptg.SPob. Co. m. 4-8 Duane Street. NiW YORK Mriiliun '] 111- l'l.>ii-ls' ICxcbiiiigi' wlieii writing. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. Dexter E. Horlon, of South Reho- both, whose gi'eenhouses were burned to the ground on the niorning of March 13, Ls making active preparations to- ward rebuilding at once. Mr. Horton is a prominent marltet gardener and at tile time of the fire his greeiihouses were stocked with cabbage and toma- ti.i plants intended for early crop. The houses were not Insured, and Mr. Hor- ton estimates the loss at about $1,200. W. H. Tarbox, the dahlia specialist. East Greenwich. R. I., intends plant- ing about 20,000 roots in the field dur- ing the coming season. Mr. Tarbox practices the method of root division as a means of propagating stock, find- ing- this the better way for growing cut flowers. At the last meeting- of the Provi- dence Florists' Club a unanimous vote to attend the exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society and the exhibition of the American Rose So- iety in connection therewith, was among the business routine. Nearly every member acted in accordance with the vote, and as a result this city was deserted of craftsmen on Friday last. William M. Smith, a well-known gardener and florist of Westerly, R. I., died at the Rhode Island hospital on Tuesday last, from blood poisoning, caused by cutting his hand with a piece of glass while making xepairs on his greenhouse, some time ago. Mr. Smith is survived by a widow and two sons, the eldest being 15 years old. Among the Growers. Among the establishments de- voted t) .ijrowing cut flower.s, vege- tables and bedding stock exclusively for wholesale trade, the Pocasset Greenhouses. Johnston, R. I., are un- questionably the most prominent in this State. The stocit to be seen grow- ing and thriving in sash houses con- structed almost a (luarter of a cen- tuiy ago, would almost cause a feel- ing of envy among growers who pos- sess the more modern greenhouses. Mr. Williams, the proprietor, is a grower who l^nows his business and knows it well; this fact is attested by the con- dition of stock, methods of inanage- Tnent and especially his system of crop rotation; looking ahead to the de- mands of the market, and when one crop of flowers or vegetables has al- ready caught the highest market valu- .-ilion, it is thrown out and replaced with something to place on the mar- ket when it comes in among the class of luxuries. In the carnation houses, which are modern in construction, are seen such varieties as Mrs. Lawson, Rnchantress and Queen Louise; the latter the most profitable white Mr. Williams has yet found tor this mar- ket. After Easter, carnations are Ihrown out and replaced with Ten Week stocks for Memorial Day trade: FREE HOSE trial. Kay'a "Florist" Hose sent on r.O days trial. IE not eatlefactory return and we w'til pa,y charges both ways. HtillHon wrench takes ^ to 2 In. pipe $1.40 2 In. Gate Valves '. 2.20 % lloee Bibb 6o Pipe Gutter, cut |o to 2 in i 86 Pipe Vise takes J'^ to 2>^ in 2.no Stock anrt Dies, l hreads i?^-lK-21n 6.50 Wrought iron pipe lasts longer thnn steel. Get our price on Guaranteed AV rough t Iron Pipe. Send for Free Catalogue Kay's Boilers. Wm. H. Kay Co., 244 Fulton Street New York. &fentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sold by Seedmen and Florist Supply Dealers 25 Years Hammond's Used by Hammond's "SLUG SHOT" ^J^'^Vr!'^^ "SLUG SHOT" Far and Near. Cleans out the Cleans out the Sow Bug ''""glish GlazinaJ'ult)' '^S'a.^j «o siuVJii" '"'l Sow Bug Wood Louse For Pamphlets address B. HAMMOND, FishHill-on-Hudson. N. Y. Wood Louse IN GREENHOUSES. Thrip Juice No. 1 Kills all Scale on Oranges, &c Kerosene Emulsion No. 1 — Much recommended. "French Bordeaux Mixture." True Blue Butter IN GREENHOUSES Horicum Kills San Jose Scale. Kerosene Emulsion No. 2 Kill-s (xypsy Moth "Solution of Copper" diluted 1 to 100, for HliKlits. &(-. Kine. HAMMONDS PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS. FISHKILL-ON-THE-HUDSON, N. Y. MtMitlun The riniists' Excli;iiiye when writiiiir. the week following, hou.ses are fil- let! with cucumbers which previously have been started in pots. Radishes are a paying Winter crop, and many houses are devoted to Vick's Scarlet Globe. Chrysanthemum houses are now overflowing with bedding stock which will be sold to peddlers for re- tail trade. Mrs. Jerome Jones, Major Bonnaffon and Ivory are the only var- ieties grown, those best meeting the demands of the Providence market. The entire estabiisliinent of 14 houses is heated by hot water, and a unique and interesting feature is the absence of an expansion tank; these conditions are made possible by connecting llie water main with the return pipe of the heating system, thus running under presure. Apparently, it is a capital idea and Mr. Williams regarj:ls it as the most economical contrivance on the place. G. S. W. 6B0W nDSBBooms If you do not know how, |irocure that simple but Complete and practical book called 'Ilnw to Gr"W Mushrooms." The price Is ten cents and It can be secured from this office Special rates will be made to the trade wh> wish to supply their customers. THE F. ORISTS' EXCHANQE 2 Duane St., New York Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mfiitinn the Fl.orlsts' Escbange when writing- Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Excbaoge when writing. Umjwtb buy tobacco dust to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER, ask him if the bags bear our brand, name and address; if they do not, you are getting his substitute for it — ground stems— and not THE FUMI- GATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen seldom keep, as our price to you and to them is the same. You can try ours for a few cents; let us tell you how. THE H. A, .STOOTHOf)F CO. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, IK; West Street. New York. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Onr outpat ot Flower Pots is lartrer than any concern in tbe World Our Stoclc is always Largre and Complete Main Ofrioe and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, M. J. kONO ISLAND CITY, M. V. Mi'iitl.'ii Tlie Florists' E.\cbmige when writing iKOTEEN Aphis FUNK) THE0RIGINALAMD6ENU1NE ^ Nicotine fuNKiANT DtLY IMrTATED BUT NEVER tQUAUt* NirORM«n.AMr5EffKIM DONT ACCEPT INFfRIOniMITATlONS PRICE 60S. PERBOX OF I2 SHLET5 52 PtRCASE OF TWCUE BOXW. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. "WE ARC Tbe lUanufacturers of Dried and Ground 8h€e|) Manure WKITE US K<»K PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS lieotloo Tbe FlorUti* Exebange wben writing. 434 The Plot-KSit:.*^' ExchanQfe March 31, 1906 YOU CAN'T FORGET The corrugated boiler, for two reasons : the florist papers for years had that little black Ad. working away an inch at a time — and now you can't for- get the boiler, the work it does and how easy it does it. It's hard to forget increased coal bills — harder yet to for- get the boiler that decreases them. Hitchings & Company Greenhouse Designers and Builders, Manufacturers of Healing and Ventilating Apparatus 1170 Broadway NEW YORK FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING .ValaableOatalOKue on Modern Steam and Hot'Water;Heatlng,'malled free I Farman Boilers have been awarded the Oertificate of Merit at Five differert upon request. Address Florists' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 In use. THE HEBENDFBN MANnFACTUKINQ CO. Dept. F, 39 Oortlandt Street. NEW YORK QEITBVA, N. T. Selling Agents : OKLAHOMA CITY. O. T. I ROW. 3. DEAN. Bloomington, 111. E. K. BARR, LaOrosse. Wis Ufnnofi tbo riorlstn' Bspbaiiff(> wb«>D wrtttBr ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COnPETITION figure.s by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAflE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, - FACTORY, Fulton & Rose Ave. Jersey City, N. J. iai H oM[i! ( s a s II Washington Red Cedar of LouisianaJCypress and OCK FACILITIES INCRKASKD "I^BIBP OCR PRU'GS KKIBT OrR aplex Oatt«r, over Bix miles lu use and highly recommended ; the only Lumber Go. LOCIOsANDA ifontl^n The Flnrlsts' Eirhnnee whPn wrlHne. PARTICUUR PEOPLE WILL FIND OUR MATERIAL, WORKMANSHIP AND PROMPT DELIVERIES COME UP TO THEIR ENTIRE SATISFACTION. WE DO NOTHING BUT GREENHOUSE WORK AND OUR ENTIRE TIME IS DEVOTED TO THE CARE OF OUR PATRONS. LET US HAVE YOUR ORDERS. THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING IS THE EATING. S. JACOBS «c SONS, Greenhouse Construction Material, 1365-79 Flushing Ave.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Flovi?!^' Exclumge when writiiii:. SAT I S FACT I O N ^« ^^s^vll.ra^ jj^JaUty. JOHNSTON HEATING CO.,1 133 Broadway. New York Mention The Florists' Exchaugi- when writing. 436 The Plorists' Hxchange ItHnt ftM> CUTALOGUI vrp MUOtt KentloD The Florists' Exchange when wilting. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ALTEBNANTHEBAS, B. <'., 3 varietleB, 76c. §er 100. PABAOUS DBCUMBEN3, 3 In. pots. 76e. per doz., tS.OO per 100..* ASPABAOU» dPKENOEBI. IH in. pots, t2f 1.60 per doz.. $10.00a 100; atrong. 3 In. pote,7So. r-per doz.. tS.OO per 100; 2 In. pots. $2.00 per 100. ACALYTHA, 21n. pots, 60c per doz., »3.00 per 100. ABVTILON 8AVITZ1I. 31n. pots. 75c. per doz. , Sfi.oOper 100; 2 In pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. BULBS (or EASTEB ; HTACINTHS, TIIUPS. JONQUILS, first class bulbs just right for Easter flowering, 4 in. pots. $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. CARNATION'S, B. C. LILLIAN PONB, B. MARKET, LAWSON, $2.00cerl00. COIJ/EA SCANDENS, 2M in. pots. 60c. per ^doz : Sl.OOperlOO. COLEUS VEESCHAFFELTII and fancy varieties, rooted cuttings, 75c. per 100. CLEMATIS FANlOUcATA, 4 In. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 75c. per doz., ris.OOnerlOO. CLE M AXIS, large fld. 2 jear old planta.$3.00 per ^ doz. COBAEA SCANDKN8, 3in. pots. 76c perdoz.. - »S.OO per 100. EDOurMCS. golden variegated, 2>i In. pots, 60c perdoz , f 3. 00 per 100. EUONTMUS, radicans, var.. 2)(i in pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100 FEVEBEEW, LITTLE GEM. 2>^in. pots 60c per doz. ; $3 00 per 100. OEBANIUMS, dbl. scarlet.plnkandwhite, 3in. l^ots.OOc; ppr doz.; $4.00 per 100. GEEANIOMS, MBS. PABKEE. silver leaved „ double pink flowers. 3 in. pots. 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. BONEVSUCKLE, coral, 2 In: pots, 60c doz., $3.00 per 100. IVr, UABDT ENGLISH, 3 In. pots. 3 branches in each pot: 76o per doz . 96.00 per 100. LAN TANA. DWAEF, 2in. pots, 60c perdoz.. $3.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWAEF BLUE, 2)^ In. pots, 6Cc per doz.,»3.0Operl0O. MOOnVINES, bine and white. 2>iln. pots ,60c doz. $3.00 per 100. MESKMBKYANTHEMUMS, cordif. var. 2 ""In. DotH. .iOc. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. NEW OAISV, Queen Alexandra. 3 in. pots. 76c. perdoz. $5.00 per 100. PBIMITLA OBCONIOA, In bloom. 3 In. pots. 60c. ner doz.: $1 00 per 100 8ENECIO SCANDENS. 2W in. pots. 60c per ~doz.. $3 00 per 100. SWAINSONAalba, 2inpots,60c. per doz:. $3 00 Wper 100 . SEEDLINGS, from flats, NICOTIANA SAN- UDEBAE. SHASTA DAISIES, SCAELET SAGE, 8MILAX. PETUNIAS, DWARF PHLOX. $1.00 per 100. C EIRELE nth a Boy Streets, »». KIOEbB, PHILADKLFHIA, PA Mention the FLorlstB* GxchsTiirp when writing. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever Bred, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Caklson." JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. O. ScoLLAT. Mgr. Established 48 Years Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. •Ml tlorticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Pur|>ose for Private and Commercial tse. We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed 8ash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, Wblt« Lead, Greenhonse Futty, Pipe, Fit- tinges, Valves and Boilers for Oreenhouse Heating* Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. MentloQ the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Tne BiDeilcaD caiDatioo "Price, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG.&PUB. CO.. 2 Duane Stfeef, New York DOES IT PAY WALTER THOMPSON, to give that order for heating apparatus without getting figures. Ail Inquiries will receive prompt attention. Heating: Kngrineer, 2195 Boulevard, Jersey City. H. my J. J A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of Roral Metal Dcsigns mPORTCe AND DEALIR IN fLORIftTS' SLPPLirS PACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '''^.^t.^^.r NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOHS: 404. 406. 408. 410. 412 East 34th SL WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. t NICDTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver. Proof of this on Request THE MAXWELL iVIFG. CO., (p. E. Palethorpe Co., Successors) =>UJI^\/'ll_L_^, k^f . Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. COMPARATIVE COST OF post and] cast iron foot:pieces. Now suppose you place wood side posts every 4 feet two inches to the centres, at a cost of not less than 8cc to $1.00 a post. The cast iron foot piece we put every 8 feet AjA inches to "" the centres at a cost of $2.04 each — just half the number of foot pieces — just half the number of post holes — ^just half the time and bother of lining up — ^just half the amount of paint — just half the amount of shade. Here's how it stands. m \i CAST IRON FOOT PIECE FOR ANGLE IRON POST 1 foot piece 2 posts at SOc each Apparent extra cost of foot liiece . . . - $2.04 1.60 CAST IRON FOOT PIECE FOR PIPE POST But what of extra post holes, the cost of concreting, extra time, extra paint, the quick rot, the increased shade— the liability of sagging ? Isn't it a case of weakness at the very place it should be strongest ? LORD & BURNHAM CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS Boston Branch 1133 Broadway, New York 819 TREMONT BUILDING Comer 26th Street Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BASKETS FOR EASTER We have a larger assortment than ever. Many new designs. Easter novelties. Try a sample order. Pompeian Tone Ware Vases, in many sizes and shapes. They add to the decoration of your store and are quick sellers. Bohemian Glass Vases. New china jardinieres for 3 inch plants. Cycas Leaves and Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52. 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Mention The Florists' E}xchange when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for eatalognie O-et the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON 6REENH0USE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. TTe are a straight shoot and aim to grouf into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXL No. 14 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, APRIL 7, 1906 One Dollar Pet Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations is to see them growing. There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time 1 WINSOR. This Is sure to prove a winner. Nothing approacbes It In color, which Is a clear silvery pink— a sbdae between Enchantress and Mrs Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In (act, It is Just the shade tbat we have all been trylug to get. The color will matte It sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawaon and much better shaped. As a grower it has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large Qoweilng variety quite so free as Winsor. 'WHITE ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which la at once the moat popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress is Identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will find It In White Enchantress. HEL,EN M. GOITLD. This Is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color Is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautliul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stock-, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Varlefcated I.awBon» White Law^ou, Ked, Lawson Enchant rt-ss. Sirs. M. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for it last season, and Is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere— the beat in the variegated class. Come and inspect our stcKik of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrylown=on=Hndson, N.Y. Samples of my Grafted Stock. RICM7V10IND, WELLESLEV, KIULARINEV LIBERTV, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIIV and CARINOT In excellent conditiori and r e'a d y t o^s h 1 f t W. n. ElliOn, Briqhion. Mass. MeatloD Tbe FlorlBts' Bxchange when writing. R05ES IN BLOOM BABY RAMBLERS in 4 in. pots, order quick by express. It blooms all summer ; if not sold now will sell for Memorial Day. BABY RAMBLERS, fine 4 inch pots DORMANT, Held grown Dozen lOO Bushy, full of Buds and Blooms $.5.00 $3S.0O - 3.50 25.00 DORMANT ROSES, STRONG 2-YEAR, LOW BUDDED CAROLINE TESTOUT ULRICH BRUNNER KAISERIN I LA FRANCE I ORUSS AN TEPLITZ D02. $1.50; 100, $11.00. I PAUL SEYRON Doz. $2.00; 100, $15.00. ETOILE DE FRANCE. Best scarlet bedding rose to date.. KILLARNEY, the Grand Pink TREE ROSES, H.P and Hybrid Tea. TREE ROSES, Bat.v Rambler, Grand Stock HAQNA CHARTA MRS. R. a. CRAWFORD FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI Each Doz . $0.50 ... .25 ... ,50 S5.0O ... 2.00 20,00 TUBEROSES (Dwarf Pearl) CALAOlUn (Elephant's Ears) Medium size, '^ inch $0.50 Large size, 4-0 inch 1.00 lUU luuy I Eseulentum, 5-7 30c $1.50 $12.60 $3.60 8.00 7-9 50c 3.00 26.00 9-11 75c 6.00 46.00 Send for our book for florists; It will save you money. PLANTS SUPPLIES \(aiKihaniGe6tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greeohouses. Western Springs, III. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AT BOSTON Men Craig win$ Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in J 00 Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at all the Shows. Craig Wins »" the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins on the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins ^s a Money Producer. Craig Wins ^s a Grower. Craig Wins as a pjrst Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND PATR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and PILLING ALL ORDERS on TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in Bending out only HEALTHY, ViaOKOUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now — we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 $25.00 for 250 6.00 for 50 12.00 for fOO 50.00 for 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company QUEENS, N. Y. 5 ""/o dIscooDt for cast! wllh order. Mfiilluu Tbe Florists' Elxchnnge when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 447 438 The Florists' Bxchange AWAKENING OF SPRING _ .. Gloxinias, mixed 60c doz. separate colors 80c Tuberoses, extras $1.00 100 Caladium, small $5.00 100. Large, Gladiolus, extra fine mixed seedlings Lilium Auratum $1.25 doz. Speciosum Album .. 1.25 Rubrum or Roseum 1.25 Asparagus Sprengori 20c 100 Asparagus Plum, Nanus 70c 100 Ageratum Tom Thumb, blue, tr.pkt., Alyssum Little Gem Asters, Queen Market, lead- iiit:; variety - Begonia, Vernon, dark bronze foliage [[ Cenlaurea Gymnocarpa Lobelia, Crystal Palace, com- pacta. true Petunias, choice mixed. striped and blotched Salvia, Bonfire Stocks, 10 weeks, Princess Alice, white perpetual Sweet Peas, Earliest of All, pink and white, best under glass lb. Sweet Peas, Mont Blanc, good forcing variety Elliott's Rainbow Mixture • -■ ' -^^-^ Verbena, Elliott's Mammoth, mixed tr. pkt. .'-o WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, City Mention The glorlste' Exchange when writing. ^ $4.00 100 6.00 IIKI 8.00 1000 10.00 100 1.2.1 100 8.00 UK) 9.00 KKI 8.25 100 75c KXK) 6.50 1000 .10 .10 .1.1 .2.T .15 .25 .25 .25 .25 T^5 .45 ESTABLISHED 1802 LILlliM AUKATIIM 9 to 11 inches, at I9.U0 per. 100. LUla m 8pecioeain Melpomene, 9 to II Inch es, »9.00 per 100. Nqw c reatione of Japan Iris, fine clumps, In 20 varle ties, at $16 OU per 100. Seeds o f Star Primrose, Piimula stellata, white, ~*Crlms on and blue. each, per 1 .3,* oz., f 1.25 B .^on ia Vernou, mifed. $1 50 per oz. A^par agus Plumosus Nanus. Sl.COper 1000 Beeda . And all other new and choice seedi for florists. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. Mention the Florlata' Bicbange wbep writing. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ASTERS— German grown in colora or mixed. . Ticlorla Tr. pkt.,26c; >4OZ.,60c;oz.,»1.75 . Victoria, Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c; !i oz.,70c; oz.> <2.60 Giant Comet. Tr. pkt. 15c; >4 oz.,26c;oz. 75c. Ostrich Feather, Tr. pkt. 15c; ^4 oz., 30c: oz. $1.00 r Oi^eea of the HarKet, Tr. pkt. 10c; '4 oz. 16c; "" '-^ oz., 4'ic. CINERARIA, Large Fl >werlng Buperb Mixed, -Tr pkt. 60c. Jjarge Flowerln ; Semi-dwarf Superb Mixed, Tr. pkt. 6O0. "Large Flowering Blue, White and Scarlet-each Tr. Dkt. 25c. PRIMULA. Ohlnenels Flmbrlata. Separate col- «ors or Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 50c. each BONORA: The New Plant Food, 1 lb. 50c ; by mall 65c, 6 lb. per express, $2.60. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The FlorUts' Exchange when writing. CHANGED AGAIN Oar prices change as well as the weather. Read ^the adv. and find the change. BiQ^le, flveeeparate colors, $3.00 per 100; mixed $2.60. Doable, five separate colors. $4.00 per 100; mixed $3.75. HUBERT ACQ. "• ^S."v«?io"a?s v. Mention the Floriata' BJicbaoge when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAS. M. BRYANTi Engraving a"nd"prlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write ftr our Catalogue ef Stock Engravings. IfentloD The FlortsU* Exchange when Vt-itlug. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE. GROIVN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed 5000 Seed 10000 Seed 100000 Seed f 1.50 6.25 11.00 100.00 250000 Seed 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Ca^ SIGNAL HILL TLORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTERS Vicli's Violet King 25c. per pkt.. 2 pkta. for 40c. This Is the Aster of the seasoD. Vick's Branching, In separate colors; >. oz. , 20c., '4 oz. 35c., >ioz. 63C..0Z. 11.35. Vick's Daybreak Ji oz. sue, I oz. »1.60. Vick's Mikado 25c. per pkt., 2 pkt8. for 40c. Vick's Lavender Gem >^ oz.$l.00. Send for tully descriptive and priced circular, also our pamphlet on "How to Grow As- ters," mailed free with every aster order. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Soods NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Best of All, English and Pure Culture ^ushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, «r/o'?oT.'i?"*" 114 Ohambera Street, NBVT TOBK Uentlon the Florists' Blichange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Uentlon the rlorlsts' Bicban(e wben wrttlnt. ONION SETS White per bush. (32 lbs.) $2.60 Yellow" " " 2.40 Red " " " 2.40 I Bushel Crates, lOc. extra; 2 Bushel Crates 15c. extra. Stumpp & Walter Go. 50 Barclay St., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exehapge when writing. S.XW.Co.'sfertilize(lflowerPots For Growing and Shipping Plants. SEND FOR SAMPLES FREE Made of Extra Heavy Manilla Waterproof Card Board. Fertilized, Wire Stitched Seams, Perfect Drainage and Shipped flat. If you grow Tomatoes or Pot Plants you cannot afford to pass over this. These square pots economize space, give more room to the roots than the tapering round pots. In setting out plants the pots are not re- moved. Simply unlock the bottom flaps and turn them up (see cut), allowing the roots to grow down. Gross weight Size. Per 1000. Per 250. Per 10 00 2iinch about 30 lbs $0.75 $2.25 3 " " 40 lbs 1.00 3.50 Sh ■' " 50 lbs 1.25 4.50 In Setting out Plants unlock the bottom, pull pot up one inch, and you have a wall to pro- tect the roots against Grubs and Worms. No extra charge for case or cartage. Terms. Net Cash with order. Address all orders to. STUMPP & WALTER CO Seed Growers amj.lmporters. 60 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. in Bulk and Packagu LAWN GRASvS SEED Diokin«on'8, Evergreen and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SEED GROWERS LEONARD SEED '*'^?E*.? CO. cniCAOO Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds In the Central West. Write for Prices. llpntion The Florists' Bxcbange wben wrtttne. HORSE SHOE BHAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N. WARD & CO. 12W. Broadway. NEW YORK MentiOD the Floriata' Kichaoge wbep writing. ^L»nROOM »P/iWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Uentlon the Floriata' Ezcbange wben wrltlnf. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. J8.00; 1000 lbs. J75.00. Beat English, 10 lbs, 75-^.; 100 lbs. »6.00; 1000 lbs. f56.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York. Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing. WARNAARe*CO. SAS5ENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonias, Splreas etc. Uentlon the Floriata* Exchange when writing. APrll 7, 1906 T^he^Florists' Bxchange 439 SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS JAPANESE FERN BALLS ^ to 6 inches in diameter 7 to 9 " ■■ CALADIUMS~(Elaphan<'5 Ear) First size. 10 to 12 inches in circum' ferenee Second size. H to 10 inches in circum- ference Third size. 6 to 8 inches in circum- ference DAHLIAS— Strong undivided Roots Show varieties I from a speci- Cactus Malisfs prize Superb mixed ) collection, PEONIES-Sweet Scented . 2 to 7 eyes Double white Double dark red Double red __._ Double mixed - Per Per doz. lOO $1.60 .$12.00 5.00 3.00 GLADIOLI doz. 100 1000 Striped and variegated $0.30 $1 80 $17.00 " ' '1.60 H.on White and light shades 2-5 Red and crimson shades ... 20 Pink shades '20 GrofT's hybrids .,,,..!. '25 FLORACROFT PRIZE MIX- TURE 1st size 1.00 L.'iO 1..W O.OO 12.00 13.00 1.00 1.00 .85 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.00 6.00 6.00 5.50 S.OO 7.00 7.00 (vOO IOI8 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ONION SETS Write for samples and prices Vaughan's Seed Store 14 Barclay St. Jew York CHICAGO: 84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET Mfutii.n The Florists' Kxchange when writin ^eedJTrade^Report. AMERICAN 8BBD TRADE AS80CUTI0N W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. A small bug is working havoc among the early peas in Alameda County, Cal. It Is attacking the en- tire crop. READING, PA. — August W. Masser moved his seed store from 7 South Ninth to 10 South Ninth, where he has con.siderable more space. He ha.« a large storeroom and an adjoining room. Mr. Masser was compelled to secure larger quarters for his in- creasing business. .SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — The call for dahlias just now is unprecedented. The large growers — Cox Seed Com- pany, Trumbull & Beebe, and Fred- erick Ludemann — are entirely sold out; and Frank Pellcano, who wants to raise them in his gardens for his cut flower business, had his order tor hundreds more than grower J. W. Bagge could supply turned down. The seedsmen in the Northwest re- port that in vegetable seeds the de- mand for the best quality is noticeably greater. One dealer ascribed this fact to the "seed trains" which have grid- ironed the State In their campaigns of education. Farmers and otiiers buying for their own planting have always called for the best, regardless of price, but heretofore country mer- chants have preferred lower-priced grades. Now the demand for the best has become so strong that they, too, are buying nothing but the finest qual- ity offered. INSPECTING SEEDS.— W. C. Mc- Killican government seed Inspector is makmg his first annual trip through the country inspecting the stock of all seed merchants, both wholesale and re- tail. He has already inspected the seed supply at Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster, and Nanalmo, and has left for Ladner to continue his work. All samples gathered are label- led and forwarded to the department of agricultural to be roperly analyzed and reported upon. After leaving Ladner, Mr. MacKillican will proceed to the upper country on his tour of Inspec- tion. WHITE LUPINES — VEGETABLES In the protest of Theo. H. Davies & Co. (Limited) against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Honolulu. Before Board three General Appraisers, March 26, 1906. The merchandise in dispute consisted of seeds of a leguminous plant known as the "white lupine." It was classified under the provision In paragraph 254, tariff act of 1897, fur seeds not specially provided for. Among the various contentions made by the importers was the claim that it should have been classified under paragraph 257 as vegetables in their natural state In accordance with G. A. 502 (T. D. 11059). This contention was sustained. THE SUNFLOWER AS A FEBRI- FUGE.— Consul-General Guenther, of Frankfort, writes that a Spanish pro- fessor, according to German newspap- er.s, has made the discovery that the sunflower yields a splendid febrifuge that can be used as a substitute for quinine. Mr. Guenther writes: "Coses" calls attention to the fact that more than ten years ago Moncorvo reported to the therapeutical society of Paris with reference to the same sub- ject. Accordingly the sunflower should not only by its growing exert a great fever-dispelling effect but also yield a product which Is used advantageously in malarial fever. The common sun- flower Is originally an American plant. Its original home is stated by gotanlsts to ge Peru and Mexico. The Russian peasantry seem to ge convinced that the plant possesses prop- erties against fever, and fever patients sleep upon a bed made of sunflower leaves and also cover themselves with them. This use has recently induced a Russian physician to experiment with a coloring matter prepared from sunflower leaves, and it Is stated that he had good results with it in malarial-fever cases. Moncorvo has also had good results with the coloring matter and with alco- holic extracts of the flowers and leaves. With 100 children from one month to twelve years old he has, in the majority of cases, effected as speedy a cure as otherwise with quinine. 440 The Plorists' Exchange European Notes. Contrary to expectations the Winter extends its chilling embraces into days which should rightly herald the ad- vent of Spring, and while it is only in Scotland that the thermometer has fallen below zero the cold winds and storms farther south have been hard to bear. Snow storms alternating with hail are continually in evidence, which is much to be regretted, for much of the best land in Holland. France and England is now under water. In the Loire valley these con- ditions are very acute, and many fields Ihal would have been planted with radish and other annual crops will have to be idle, consequently, seed growers are in a very pessimistic mood just now. There has been quite a revival in the trade in onion seed during the present week; possibly the heavy drop in price has induced the growers to make one more effort. In tile mean- time the aforesaid growers are not able to obtain more than $15 per ton for their very best quality against $90 per ton at the same time last year. The trade in sweet peas is booming, and the prospects of the Sweet Pea Society are rosy in the extreme, an ad- dition of 150 members having been made during the present year. Amer- ican grown rose blooms have been seen in England before now in per- fect condition. Why does not some sweet pea enthusia,st send us some American flowers of American vari- eties for the great show on July 5 ? The trade in potatoes has literally gone to the hogs, and many a grower has reason to rue the blind optimism with which they were affected last year. As a result some valuable new varieties will probably be lost sight of, for when good seed size tubers of re- liable sorts are quoted as low as $7 per ton. there is verv little inducement to speculate. EUROPEAN SEEDS. QUALITY imZ SEND rOK OATiLOOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON ;!4« We»t 14th St., New York. Mention the Florists' Eschange when writing. XiXXiSTOCK XXX strong and Fine. Ready tor 3-lnch pots. Lobelia Emperor William, fine, $2.00 per lOO- Verbenas, best California Glante, $2.00 per 100. Petunia, New Star, selected. $2.00 per lUO. Phlox Drunimoiidi, Compact Dwarf, grand for potfl.flneat colors mixed, superb, $2 oOPrlOO. PelargoniamB, fancy mix, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. Giant Pansies ix strong, cold frame plants, very fine $1.60 per 100. XXX SEEDS cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 Phlox Pnuiila Compacta. Very dwarf and compact: grand for pots; In finest colors, mixed. Trade pkt. 25c. Chinese Priuarose. Finest large- flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. $1.00; half pkt. 60c. Pansy, Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 5000 seeds, $1.00 ; half pkt. 50c. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RilPP. ShirenanstowD, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing GLADIOLI Choica iiiuned, including all shades. SIO.OO per 1000. GLADIOLI, choice mixed. No. 1. $4.00 per 1000; 10,000 SKS.OO; No 2. $2.00 per 1000, 10.000 $18.00 GROFF'S HYBRID'S, a fine strain, No, 1, $8,00; No. '2. $.■1.00: No. 3. $S.OO per 1000. CHILDSII, No. 1, $10.00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, dark, rich maroon, large open II. .WIT, long spikes. $9.00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, double, choice varieties, all classes. divided roots my selection. $!.M per 100. SPOTTED CALLA, one year. $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per lOiHI. TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, =trong. $.5.00 per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILY, $.■? 00 per 100. SINGLE TIGER LILY, $20.00 per 1000; one year fr.Mii liullilcts, SHI 00 per 1000. SHASTA DAISY, 2* in. pots. $3.00 per 100. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. 2i in. pots, $2.50 per 100 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 2 yrs. transplanted $6.00 per 100. " •' 2 yrs. strong $4.00 per 100 PHLOX MISS LINGARD, early wtilte, fragrant $:i.00 per Hill, VINCA MINOR VARIEGATA, a beautiful var- iegated trailer, hardy as an oak, 24 in. pots. .« per 100. WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, 3 years, strong. $'25.00 per 1000. THURLOW'S WEEPING WILLOW, tine, hardy weeper, fi to R ft. $7 per 100. DOROTHY PERKINS ROSE, 2j inch pots. $4 per 100. Cash. Please. Lists Free. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. CALADIUM 100 5-7 inches $1.50 7-9 inches 3.00 9-11 inches 6.00 1113 inches 8.00 GLADIOLUS 100 lOOC $12.50 2.5.00 55.00 75 00 1000 $15.00 9.00 17.00 15.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 Pink Mixture ..r .'. $1.75 Scarlet Mixture 1.00 Striped Mixture 2.00 White and Light Mixture 1.75 Grolt's Hybrid 1..50 Florist's Hybrids 90 Tuberoses, Ex. Pearl, 4-6 In 1.00 HENRY PHIUPPS SEED CO. TOLEDO, OHIO. ifentlon the Florists' Bxchaoge when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. ^ The Mower that will Kill all the weeds InYnur Lawn. If youkeepthe weeds cut BO they do not go to seed and cut your K'rasB without break- ing the small feeders of roots, the grass wlllbecomethickand he weeds will dls- ppear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not ;;ot them, below is the urice: No. I— 12-in. Mower, $5; No. 2— 16-ln . Mower, $8; No. ;J-18-ln. Mower, $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send drift, money-orderorreg. letter. Mention The Florists' Exchange whan ^vrlllne. C AN N AS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. f THE HOME OF FIME C^JVJV^S \ J IMtE GREW the past season, the largest and linestcolleciion of Cannas in AMERICA. S J yif This tear we Mill plant the largest and most complele collection m the WORLD. \ * " WE MAKE CANNAS OUR LEADER, and we not only grow large quantities of them * I but our i/uality IS also high, and our prices are reasonable. Write at once for our de- J J scripture list, and give us a trial order. Our bulbs are going this Spring to nearly i S etery stale in the Union, and He want you to give them a trial. We furnish dry roots i f or plants as desired We make a few sample prices. Allemannia. $7.00 per 1000; J « L. Patrie, Morning Star, T. S. Ware, M. Berat and others, $10,00 per 1,000. King i i of Bronzes, Musafolia, Eastern Beauty. Beauty des Marches, $20 00 per 1,000. \ I FAIRHOPE the best new crimson bedder. $2 00 per dozen; $16.00 per 100. We guar- j I antee every purchase of Fairhope to give satisfaction. If not satisfied after growing, « * we give a due bill for amount paid for them payable in any other stock we grow It will | J pay you to try 25 of them. i I SOVTHERM FLORJtL JVURSERV COMP^AKV FRVITDMLE, MLJt | Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CZ5 >fi< rvj r^ >A^ ^ True, sound, selected roots, 2, 3 and more eyes, I'-itoanla. Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, Ki-buBta, M. -tallica $2 Ol) per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Bljick Prince. Martha Wasliington, pink, Etjandale, West Virginia. Black Beauty, Kate Gray, $3.00 per lun: $25 tmoer 100. Mixed $1.00 per ino:$().oo oeriooo. DAHI lAK fleld-Krown. leadint,' kinds, for cut- i/niii^iru flowers named whole roots. *3.50 per lo:); »3f>.0f> per MCO. Mixed $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., BaltcMd. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PAEONIA SINENSIS In the very best and newest varieties. Aslc for our trade list. New York ad- dress, Maltus & Ware, 14 Stone Street. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO. B08K00P, H01.LAND. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Qroft s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florlsti' Exchange when writing. Cultural Directions Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer and his customer. Shortly ready, in a-idition to those below^ specified: Asters, Cabbage, Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes, Violets. BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Directions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. The ioUowlng "Culturals" are now ready: AM.IRYLLIS (Hippeastrum) ANNU.\LS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CAMNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS. Hardv COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for Houoe and Garden PRICE LIST MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES WATER GARDEN, How to Make and Manage a 500 Cultural Directions lor $1.50 I ,';-;;;^:',S'i,?*l£SS! ^ . • • • • $2.50 ) less than l(iO of ea<^'h,deln 1,000 clear type, alze 6 x 9J4 yoiu- selection.of not ivereil carriage paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint (S lines) we will put same on for you, at 5n cents for 601', 76 cents for 1000, Special quotations will be made on quantities of lo.ooo "CULTURALS" or over. A. T. De La Mare Pf g. and Pub. Co. ua. Pubs. Tbe Florists' Exchange. P. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK April 7,1908 The Plori-sts' Exchangfe 441 Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the Country. standard yanoties in unlimited quantity. New and rare J varieties In great assortment. Quality of stock of our usual well-known high standard. Size of plants correct tu give the best and quickest i-esults i Many planters not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give satisfactory returns the flrst seaeon Thi.s, in most instances, is a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called •' field clumps '' that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in this list is described as being 3, 4 or 5-inch pots. This does not nect^stariiy mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been fleld-grown and dug and potted up during the Fall and early Winter months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the Spring, with practically no loss, which, in the case of clumps, is often quite serious. FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST VARIETIES MARKED ^ ARE SUITABLE TO CUT Per doz. Acanthus Mollis. 4-1d. pots $1.25 Latifoliua. 4-ln. pots 1.25 'Achillea Filipendulina. 4-Id. pots .75 Millefolium Boseum. S-to. pots.. .75 •The Pearl. 3-1d. puts 76 AcoDitum Fisherii. Strong 1.25 Autumnale. Strong 1.25 Lycoctonum. Strong 1.25 Napellus. Str-.ng 1-25 Napellus. Bicolor. Strong 1.25 Adonis Pyrenaica. Strong 1-25 Vernalis. Strong l-Ot> Agrostemma Coronaria. 4-ln. pots. .75 Flos Jovis. ."i-ln. pots 75 •Anthericum Liliaatriun. Strong.. .75 •Lilliago. Strong 75 Ajuga Reptans Variegata. 3-m. pots Genevensia. 3-ln. pots •AlysBum Saxatiie Compacta. 3-ln. pota Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. ♦Anemone Japonica. A fine stock, not of the usual winter tilled sort frequently sent out. but vigorous growing plants from 3-ln. pots •Anemone Japonica. Semi-double, rosy carmine 75 •Alba. Large, pure white 75 •Prince Henry. New double, deep pink 1.00 •aueen Charlotte. Semi-double La France pink, the finest of all J5 •Rosea Superba. Silvery rose.. .75 •Whirlwind. Grand doubte-whlte .75 Anemone Pennaylvanica. 3-ln. pots .75 Sylvestris. 3-ln. pots .75 Eliza Fellman 1.50 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 Per 100 110.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 PulsatiUa. 3-In. pots 75 Anthemis Tinctoria Kelwayii, 3-ln, pots Alba. 3-ln. pots Pallida. 3-ln. pots Aquilegias Ca ryop b ill o ides, Chryaan- tha, Chrysantha Alba. Califor- nian Hybrids. Grandiflora, Skin- -o-i onH ViiifToriq Flore Plena. Strong; 4-tn. pots 75 Coenilea and Canadensis. 3- In. pota 76 •Arabia Alpina. 3-ln. pots 75 •Flore Plena. 3-ln. pots 75 Armeria Maritima Alba. 3-Id. pots .75 Splendens. 3-ln. pots 75 Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong 75 Purshiana. 4-ln. pots 75 Stellariana. 3-In. pots 75 •Asclepias Tuberosa. Strong one- year-old roots 75 •Asters. Hardy Alpine varieties. 3-ln. pots 75 •Astera. Hardy Michaelmas varie- ties as under. 3-In. pots 1.00 Amellus Elegana. Deep bluish violet. 1 y^ feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 laches. Airship. Pure white. August and September, 2^ feet. Chapmani. Light ageratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pale heliotrope. 3 feet Datschi. Pure white. 3 feet. F. W. Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formosissima. Bright violet. 3 feet. Mine. Soyneuse. Pale lilac, very free. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright violet purple. 4 feet. Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 feet. Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope. large flowers. 4 feet. Snowflake Very free, pure white. 18 Inches. St. Brigid. White tinted lilac. 31^ feet. Thos, S. Ware, Lilac mauve. 3V> feet. Top Sawyer, Clear parma violet color. 4 feet. Trinervus. Rich violet purple. 21^ feet. White Queen, Large white, very free. 4 feet. •Aster Grandiflorus. Scarce ; large flowprlng 2.00 16.0G Astrantia Major. 4-ln. pots 1.50 12.00 Baptisia Australia. Strong clumps Tinctoria. Strong clumps Bocconia Cordata. Strong roots. . . •Boltonia Asteroides. 4-ln. pots.. •Latiaquama. 4-In. pots Bellis. White and pink. Strong plants Callirhoe Involvcrata. 3-ln. pots. . Campanula Carpatica. Blue. 4-ln. pots White. 4-In. pots Grandis. 3-In. pots Grossekii. 4-In. pots Persicifolia. 3-in. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots •Gigantea Moerheimi. New; 3-ln. pots •Pyramidalis. Strong 1-year-old plants Punctata. 4-ln. pots Rapunculoides. 4-In. pota Trachelium. 4-ln. pots Alliaraefolia. .3-ln. pots Glomerata. 3-ln. - pots Alba. .'i-ln. pots Latifolia Macrantha, 3-In. pots Lactiflora, 4-In. pots Media, Double (Canterbury Bell) Single (Canterbury Bell) Calimeris Inciaa. 3-ln. pots •Caryopteris Mastacanthus. 3-ln. pots Cassia Marylandica. Strong, 1-year old Catananche Coerulea. 3-ln. pots. . Cerastium Tomentosum. 3-ln. pots •Centaurea Dealbata. 4-ln. pots.. •Montana Alba. 4-ln. pots •Rubra, 4-in. pots •Violetta. 4.1n. pots •Cephalaria Alpina. 4-ln. pots Chelone Lyonii. 3-In. pots Obligua Alba. 4-In. pots •Chrysanthemum Maxunum Tri- umph. 4-ln. pots •Burbank's Shasta Daisy. 3-In. pots •Burbank's New Shasta Daisies, Alaska, California and West- ralia, 3-ln. pots ♦Chr^sant^pmums. Hardy Pompone. In variety •Cimicifuga Acerinum. Strong roots •Dahurica. Strong roots •Hacemosa. Strong roots •Simplex. Strong roots •Clematis Davidiana, Strong, one- year Integrifolia. Strong, two-yen r. . •Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora, Strong; henvy. 4-ln. pots •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rare, strong plants •Chinensis. Blue. Strong pinnts white. Strong plants. •Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong plants •Formosum. The most popuinr. Strong plants •Hvbridum. In choice mixture.... ..•Six fine named sorts •Sulphureum. Strong^ plants •DianthuB Barbatus (Sweet Wll- Iltrm). Large clumps Strong 4-ln. pots •Latifolius Atrococcineus. 4-ln. pots 'Dictamnua Fraxlnella Alba. Strong pinnta •Rubra. Strong plants Dielytra Spectabills. Strong clumps Formosa. Strong. 4-ln. pots •Digitalis Ambigua or Grandiflora. Strong 3-ln. pots •Gloxinlflora. Strong 4-ln. pots.. ♦Lanata. Strong 3-ln. pots •Doronicum Caucasicum. Strong 3- In. pots •Excelsum. Strong 3-ln. pots.!.'! •Echinops Ritro. Strong 4-ln. pots Sphaerocephalua. Strong 4-In. pots Epimediums In variety. Strong plants •Eryngium Amethystinum. Strong 4-In. pots •Erigeron Coeruleua Grandiflorus. 3- In. pota •Glabellus. 3-In. pots •Glaucus. 3-ln. pots •SpecioBus. 3-In. pots •Eupatorium Ageratoides. 3-In. pots •Coelestinum. 3-In. pots •Euphorbia CoroUata, 3-ln. pots.. •Feverfew Little Gem. 2>4-ln. pota Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily). Strong roots •Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily). Strong roots Undulata Media Ficta ( Varie- gated). Strong roots *GailIardia Grandiflora. 4-In. pots.. Per doz. 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .50 1.00 .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 I.OO l.OO 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .60 .50 2.00 2.00 1.00 3.50 .75 1.25 2.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 2.50 1 50 .75 .76 1.25 1.00 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 l.SO 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .60 .60 .00 1.00 .75 .75 Per 100 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.25 10.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 lO.OO 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 25.00 6.00 10.00 B.OO IB.OO B.OO B.OO 1.50 12.00 6.00 6.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 4.O0 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00- 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 6.O0 6.00 Geranium Sanguineum. 4-ln. pots Album. 4-in. pots Geum in variety, 3-In. pots Glechoma Variegata. S-lo. pots.. •GypsophtUa Paniculata, Strong, one-year-old •FL pL New Acutifolia. Strong plants Ceraatioides. 3-In. pots Repens. 3-ln. pots •Helenium Autumnale Superba. 4- In, pots •Grandicephalum Striatum. 3-ln. pots •Hoopesii, 4-In. pots •Pumilum. 3-In. pots •Magniflcum. 3-In. pots •HelianthuB Davidiana •Mollis •Multiflonis fl. pi •MaximuB •Maximiliana •Meteor •Miss Mellish •Soleil d'Or •Tomentosum •Wolley Dodd •Heliopsis Pitcherianus. 4-In. pots •Semi-Plena. New •Scaber Major. 4-ln. pots Hemerooalis Dumortieri. 4-ln. pots Fulva. 4-ln. pots Flava. 4-In. pots Kwanso fl. pi. 5-ln. pots Middendorfi. 4-ln. pots Thunbergi. 4-ln. pots Aurantiaca. 5-In. pots Major. 5-ln. pots Hesperis Matronalis. 4-ln. pots.... Heuchera Alba. 3-ln. pots •Sanguinea. 3-ln. pots Hibiscus Militaris. Strong Moacheutos. Strong Crimson Eye. Strong •Hollyhocks, Double, one-year-old. to color •Double, one-year-old, mixture. . Single, one-year-old, mixture. . . . Allegheny, one-year-old. mixture •Hypericum Moserianum, 4-ln. pots •Iberia. •Sempervirens, 3-In. pots 'Incarvillea Delavayi. Heavy. 3- year •Japanese Iris. 20 choice named va- rieties •Choicest mixed •Iris Germanica. 12 finest named.. •Choice mixed •Sibirica Orientalis •Paeudo AcoruB •Pumila Hybrida. 4 varieties.. Liatris. 4 choice varieties Linum Perenne. 3-ln. pots FlavTim. 3-In. pots •Lobelia Cardinalis. 3-In. pots •Queen Victoria. 3-ln. pots •Syphilitica Hybrida. 4-In. pots. •Lychnis Chalcedonica, 3-ln. pots. . •Alba. 3-In. pots •Camea. 3-In. pots •Fl. pi. 3-In. pots Haageana. 3-In. pots Dioica Rosea. 3-In. pots Semperflorens Plenissima. 3-ln. pots •Vespertina. 4-ln. pots •Viscaria Splendens. 4-ln. pots.. •Lysimachia Clethroides. 4-In. pots Per Per doz. 100 .75 e.oo .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.00 261 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.25 10.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 60O .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.O0 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 3.50 3.50 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .73 6.00 1.25 10.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 1.50 12.00 _ pott *Lythn)m Roseum Superbum. Strong plBDta Mertensia Virginica. 4. In. pots.... Monarda Didyma. S-In. pots Rosea. 3-In. pots Splendens. 3-In. pots Fistulosa Alba. 3-In. pots 'Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens. 3-ln. pota *Alpestris Grandiflorus. Clumps. Nierembergia Rivularis. 3-in. pots Oenothera Fruticoaa, 3-ln. pots... MisBouriensia. 3-ln. pota Pilgrimi. 3-In. pots Speciosa. 3-In. pots Hybrida. 3-ln. pota Toungi. 3-In. pots .Paeonies. See our trade list for varieties .-'See our trade list for varieties.. Papaver Orientale, 4-in. pots Nudicaule. 4-ln. pots Pardanthus Sinensis. 3. in. pots.... •Penstemon Barbatus Torreyii. 4- In. pots •Diffusus. 4-ln. pots *Digitalis. 4-in. pots .(rentianoidea. 3-ln. pots •Heterophyllus. 4-ln. pots •Pubescena. 4-In. pots •Smalli. 4-ln. pots •Physostegia Virginica. 4-in. pots •Alba. 4-ln. pots 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 1.00 l.OO 1.50 .75 .75 1.00 .75 1.25 .75 .75 .75 .75 2.00 .75 .75 1.25 1.50 l.OO .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .60 .60 1.00 .75 1.00 .75 .75 1.00 .75 1.50 2.00 .75 .75 .75 1.00 l.OO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .76 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 6.0O 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4,00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8.0O 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 16.00 6.00 600 6.00 6. CO 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 'Phlox. See our list for varieties. Phlox Subulata (Moss Pinks). All colors, clumps Amoena. 3-ln. pota '..'. ♦Pinks. Hardy. In variety: 4-ln. pots •Platycodon Hariesi. Two-year ro^^fs •Grandiflora. Blue and White, two-year-roots 75 Polygonum Compactum. 3-lu. pots. 1.00 Cuspidatum. Clumps l.OO Potentillas in variety. 4-ln. pots.. •Primula Veris Superba, 3-ln. pots •Primula Sieboldi. 3-in. pots .. Acaulis Coerulea. 3-in. pots •Rosea Grandiflora. 3-in pots . Veris (Cowslip). .3-ln. pots Pulmonaria Saccharata Haculata 4-in. pots •Pyrethrum Hybridum. Six flnest named double varieties. 3-ln. pots 2.00 •Pyrethrum Hybridum. Choice seed- . JlpKs- 4-In. pots 1.00 •uliglnosum. Strong 75 •Ranunculus Acris fl. pi. 4-ln. pots .75 Rhexia Virginica. 3-ln. pots 75 Romneya Couiteri. Strong plants, .^0 cents each 5 oo Rosemary. 3-in. pots 60 •Rudbecisia Golden Glow. 4-ln pots 75 •Newmani. 3-ln. pots 75 •Nitida, or Autumn Glory. 4.in .P«'s ••, 1.00 •Purpurea. 4-in. pots 1 00 •Tomentosa. 4-in. pots 75 •Salvia Azures Grandiflora. 4-la. pots I Qo Saponaria Ocymoides Splendens. -■i-ln- 1.00 Caucascia fl. pi. 4-in. pots 1.00 Saxifraga Crassifolia in variety 4-in. pots In mixture. 4-in. pots...!!!' Pyramidalis. 4-In. pots Umbrosa. 3-ln. pots •Scabiosa Caucasica. 3-ln. pots" Sedum Spectabills. 4-in. pots Spurium. 4-in. pots ! Coccineum. 4-in. pota !! Creeping, in variety. 4-in. pota Senecio Pulcher. 3-in. pota Doronicum. 4-in. pots •Shortia Galacifolia. 4-ln pots' •Solidago Rigidus. 4-in. pots .! •Canadensis. 4-ln. pots 'Spiraea Aruncus KneiflTi. 4-in. pota 3.50 •Aruncus. Clumps 100 •Chinensis. Clumps "' i'25 •Filipendulina fl. pi. 4-ln. pots.! !75 •Gigantea. Clumps 1 25 •Palmata. •Elegana. 4-in. pots •tnraaria. 4-in. pots •!!. pi. 4-ln. pots •Venusta. 4-in. pots Symphitum Aaperimum Variegatiim. Strong plants 1 .^so •Statics Eximia. 4-ln. pots '75 •Gmelini. 4-ln. pots 7.15 •Latifolia. 4-ln. pots " '75 •Stokesia Cyanea. 3-in. pots !! '75 •Thalictrum Adiantifolia. 4-in. pots l.OO •Aquilegiafolia Alba. 4-ln. pots. 2.00 Atropurpureiim. 4-ln. pots... 100 •Roseum. 4-in. pots 100 Minna. 4-ln. pots '7s Glauciim. 4-in. pota !!! " l'25 Thermopsis Fabacea. 4-ln. pota..!! L25 Tncyrtis Hirta, 5-ln, pots 100 •Trelliua Aurantiacus. 4-ln. pots.. 2.00 •Europaeus, 4-ln, pots •Japonicus Excelsior. 4-ln. pots •Orange Globe. 4-ln. pots. ... •Tritomas. An Immense stock strong plants. Pfltzeri J 00 TTvaria Grandiflora. Per i.bbo %^^-^ 1.00 Coi-alma 1.00 Obeasque j 50 Quartiniana !!!!!! 5!oo Per Per doz. 100 .75 8.00 .75 5.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 l.(K) 8.00 1.00 8.00 l.OO 8.00 .75 6.00 1.25 10.00 1.00 8.00 1.60 12.00 .CO 4.00 2.00 1.00 2..W 1.60 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 1.00 1.00 2,00 1,25 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 2..50 2.00 pots. R. Wilson Kerr 'Valeriana Coccinea. .4-in, •Alba. 4-ln. pots •Officinalis. 4-ln. pota Veronica Incana. 3-in. pots. Longifolia Subsessilis. 3-in. Maritima. 3-In. pots Prostrata. 3-in. pots Pectinata. 3-in. pots Rosea. 3-In. pots Rupestris. 3-ln. pots Spicata, 4-in. pots Virginica. 4-In. pots Viola Comuta or Tufted Fansies. In 4 colors Violet, Hardy Double Russian. 2% in. pota 60 Wallflowers. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Yucca Filamentosa. 2- year-old ... . 1.25 6.00 1.00 l.OO 1.00 75 pots 1.60 75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .50 15.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 S.OO 8.00 15.00 8.00 18.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.0O 15.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 B.OO 8,00 15,00 8,00 8,00 6,00 10,00 10.00 8. 00 16.00 8.00 18.00 16.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6,00 12,00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8,00 4.00 4,00 8,00 10,00 HENRY a. DREER, 71^1 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Ueatlou The FIorlBta' BxcbaDge wbeu wrlttng. 442 The Florists' Exchange ROSES Low Budded I offer subject to sale in etrong extra selected plants at $9.50 per 100 except as noted . No less than ten plants of any one sort at this price. 250 Alt. Oolomb 250 Anna Dlesbaoh 100 Baron Bonstettin 400 B. de Bonstettin 2300 Baltimore Belle 400 Caroline Teetout leOCapt. Hay ward 360 Oapt. Christy 30 Oapt. John Ingram 500 Climbing La France 230 Climbing Meteor 60 Dnke of Connaught 100 Duke of Edinburgh 1190 Fisher Holmes 350 Frau Karl Druachkl at 15c. 500 Ql. of Lyonnalse 2960 Gen. Jack 50 GruBs an Teplltz at 16c. 60 Heleue at 10c. 50 Jubilee 70 La Bolne 130 Leucbstern 200 La Frances 1020 Mad. Gab. Lnlzet 1410 Magna Cbarta 230 M. P. Wilder 420 Mrs. John Lalng 500 Margaret Dickson TREES, SHBUB8 and EVERGREENS in good assortment. 90 Merville de Lyon 500 Marie Bauman 200 M. of Lome 350 Paul Neyron 200 Prince CamlUe 430 Perle dee Blanches 60 Pffionla 30 Queen Wllbelmina at 12c. 125 SouT de la Malmalson at 12c. 160 Ralet 750 Ulrlch Branner 290 White Rambler 420 Yellow Rambler 70 Zepharin Dronot Catalogue for the asking. HIRAM T. JONES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. Mention The Florists* E:cchange when writing. SHADE TREES EVEROBEENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In tact everything In the line of HABDT ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for priceg and trade lists. BAY SXATB NURSERIES, NORXH ABINGTON, MASS. UeotloD the rlorlBts' Bxchange when wrltlpg. _^__ F. & F. NURSERIES TS Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Mention The Florist^' Exchange when writing. Trade Catalogue Free;; THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Stratford, Conn. Established II Years SELL RELIABLE NURSERY STOCK. ALL KINDS. FILL LATE ORDERS. Mention The Florists' JQzcbange when writing. AHEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Onr Descriptive Oatalog'ae of Amerlc$aii Heeds and Plants Is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZEN8TEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Speolallsta, ATLANTA, G A Uentlon the Florists' Bxcbsnge when writing. ♦^ ^ Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start >*/lth the largest stock that can be secured ! It takes over t>venty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. * \A/e do the long waiting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List Now Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES ^KfiShriia. WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. »« »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦««««-• ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦^ Mention The Florists' Bzchaoge when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilei Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. Sots $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 foot 11 ct8 100.00 ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. 260.000 Buxus suffrutlcosa traus. 3 to 4 in. 4 ctB 38.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. SEABROOK, N. H. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO., Successor to FRANK ELMER CONINE STRATFORD CT. GE:N£RAL NUR.SERY STOCI^. EstablisKed 11 Years. You make no mistake to try our Stock. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK HERE FOR YOUR OWN PROFIT VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., THE NURSERIES, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Groovers and Exporters Of nursery and florist stock, conifers, ornamental stock, hardy shrubs and trees, forcing plants, roses in best varieties. Slrictlv Jirst class. Kuaraiiteed fur all articles at most reasonable prices. Before placing your orders, wait for our Mr. Bruss who will visit you during April aud May. Ask for catalogue 190t). just out. No agents Mention The Florists' Bxehange when writing. Baby Ramblers, Immense Stock of W. &. T. SIVIITH 2}4 in. Pots, $7-oo per loo 3 " " lo.oo " loo Field grown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Flortata' Bichange when writing. TIME TO HEDGE High-Grade. LoAV - Priced HEDGING CaliforniaL Privet. Bushy, transplanted stock. 18 to 24 inches, $2.00 per 100; $14,00 per looo; 2 to 3 ft., $2. 50 per 100; |i8.oo per looo. •Japan Quince; strong- stock, 2 to 3 feet, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii, bushy plants, 18 to 24 inches, $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Let us price your wants in Roses, Clematis, Perennials, Shrubs, Vines, Conifers and Ornamen- tal Trees. We sell at wholesale; send for price list; we mail it to the Trade only; use printed stationery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A BOX CAR WILL HOLD 10,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET I will pack them In car at reduced prices. Or- ders are booked now for Spring delivery Cal. Privet, 2 to 2^, bushy, tl2 per 1000. 2Xto3, ■• $16 3to3>i " tl8 •* Standard,! to 5Ieet,anehead8, $60 per 100. " " '• 3 to 4 feet, sheared. $60 per 100. Am. Elms, 10 to 12 ft.. One trees, (30 per 100, $260 per 1000. Horse Chestnut, 2to 2>i cal. 8 to 10 feet, $76 per 100. *' " 2>i to 3 CQl. specimen trees, $126 per 100. Earopean Lindens, 2 to 2^cal. 10 to 12 feet, $76 per 100. Splra«a Blllardil, 3>i to 4 ft. bushy, $6 per 100. Althcea In Variety. 3>S to 4Kft., " $8 per 100. Dentzla Gracilis, 2 year for forcing, $6 per 100. Yacca Filamentosa, large blooming plants, $36 per 100. CARLMAN RIBSAI>1, TRENTON, N. J. Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. and KgipiiP LBTIFOLIB. Th9 largest &nd best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Ealmlas in America, foliage perfection Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery- trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had anywhere 1b the Uoited States; large orders especially desrled. TV^rite For Wholesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB And Small Fmlt Plants Extra strong two year old aspara^s, $4.00 per 1000: good two year, $3.00 per 1000: strong, young Rhubarb. $3.00 per 100; Ward, Eldorado. Blowers, Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert, Witch and other raspberries : 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong 18 to 24 in. tops Amel- opsis veitchii. $2.50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address, CHAS. BLACK, HIghtstown, N. J. Iffention The Florists* Bxchange when wrltlDft. SEND TO XMIMOON COMPANY for j TREES, SHRUBS, VINES Your ) and SMALL FRUITS peBcrlptive IlluBtrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. MorrisTlll*- Fa. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. BOXWOOD For Edging. iBuxas siiflriiticoBa) Bushy Transplanted Plants 6=8 inches. Per 100 $6.00 Per 1000 $50.00 O.V.ZAIMCEN, KOBOKEN, N. J. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Ii!s Auto-Spray 4 gal. tank, brass pump, operates by compressed air. 12strokesgivepre5sure tospray ^^ acre. Aulo*Pop Atlaohmenl cleans nubile every time used; saves half the mixture. Bestlinehigh grade sprayers, hand and power, in America. Catalog free. Good agents wanted. E.C.BROWN CO., 51 Jay SI., Roch0«tor, N. Y. Uentlon Tlie Florlats' Blxchange when writtng. KOSTER & CO, SS'r'sVrf^l BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees ^lematls, Coolfara, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Uentlon the Florists* Bxchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Mention the Ftorlsti' Bxcbange when wrltlnf. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jernc Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I , Hoboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Ifentlon tb« llorlsta* Bxehuife whw wrltlnf. April 7,11906. The Plorists' Hxchange 443 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMEHICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; Oeorge C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. Y., trea. rer. VISALIA, CAL. — Over 200 acres will be set to trees and vines by a company to be known as the Butte Fruit and Vineyard company. Articles of in- corporation of the company, the principal place of business of which is Visalia, have been filed. The capital stock is fixed at $1,000,000, divided into 100,- 000 shares of the par value of $10 each. The sum of $70 has beenactually subscribed by the following seven directors and stockholders: J. D. Martin E I- Dudley, E. F. Dudley, E. L. Martin, R. B. Dudley and Nathan Cahn of Visalia, and Thomas McAlpine of Ottawa. 111. A part of the tract is already set to trees. Horticultural Notes. Every one knows in a general wav, many from ex- perience, that evergreens need more care in plant- ing than diciduous trees. The reason is that the sap of evergreens, being of a resinous nature, will not flow afresh if dried out; or. at least, not so easily as the sap of diciduous sorts. The roots must never be allowed to dry. Lespedeza bicolor is a shrub, not an herbaceous plant as are almost all lespedezas. And its rose-color- ed flowers are attractive in late Summer. This seems a shrub it would pay to propagate, as there are few shrubs blooming when it does. Those who propose growing the Catalpa speciosa for forestry purposes— and there is a great demand tor It for such — should be particular to get the true species, for in growth and desirability it is to be pre- ferred to the bignonioides. Crepe myrtle is not quite of sufficient hardiness tor Eastern Pennsylvania, although it lives out in fair condition when its wood is thoroughly ripened It roots readily from either hard or soft wood cut- tings, and can also be increased from seed. Our native white thorn, CratEegus coccinea, has been found a good stock for the pear when in moist heavy soils: but it is nof, in favor with planters be- cause It makes such few roots that its transplanting IS difficult. Magnolia acuminata is the one most called for for .stocks for working other sorts on, but without doubt M. tripetala is better, as it has many small roots rendering it easier to transplant than M. acuminata. The latter species is known as a very hard one to move. Providing Peach Stocks. Peach stones that were bedded in soil or sand as soon as they were obtained in Autumn will soon be showing signs of growth. As soon as they are well above the ground they should be taken up carefully placed in a pan of liyuid mud, and then set out in rows, to grow on for budding in September. If set in good soil these seedlings will be of Just the size budders like to work, good one-year seedlings hav- ing the preference, always. Peaches grow late hence the budding is not done until September as any time does for it while the sap still flows. When stones are not bedded in in Autumn but have been kept indoors in a dry state and are sown in Spring they will not sprout for a year. Many firms treat the stones in that way. They are procured late in Autumn and stored in barrels in a shed until Sprin" first mi.xing them with soil, and then they are sowe°i in beds, there to remain a season. The results are usually satisfactory, although, certainly, it would be better to secure the stones in early Autumn, sow them at once, and have seedlings in Spring The placing of the roots in liquid mud before planting the seedlings is the making of them- rarely one fails to grow, and this puddling of the roots is good for those of every tree or seedling when trans- planted. Grafting Catalpa Bungel. There is a constant call on nurserymen for Catalpa Bungei, its round headed, dwarf growth making it useful for so many purposes. This is the time of year to look out for the future supply by preparing to graft stocks, and also to the producing of stocks for future use. The grafting of the catalpa may be done quite late in season, because before the catalpa makes a start to push forth buds almost every other tree IS in leaf. A good deal of care is required to so place the cion and so train it when it starts to grow that a round, symmetrical head will result Sometimes two cions can be placed instead of one which usually results in a well formed head The cions should be placed, too, in a way that the buds which are to grow will .start in the direction a sym- metrical growth requires. A good salable Catalpa Bungei must have a straight stem. It is of no use grafting a crooked one. ro have good straight stock requires that a selec- tion be made, for rarely does the catalpa make all its growth straight. A good way is to cut down some strong plants letting them shoot up from the ground when a good stock usually results. Cut them down now. A Fine Specimen of Cunnlnghamia Sinensis. S. C. Penrose writes me of a fine specimen of the Cunninghamia sinensis in the Wilmington and Bran- dywine Cemetery, Wilmington, Del. This specimen is, he says, 3 0 feet high, and has a spread of branches of the same number of feet, and he sends a photograph to show what a fine tree it is. The specimen is, indeed, a very fine one, and it is no surprise that Mr. Penrose asks, "does any one know of a larger one?" This tree is a native of China, and it is credited with making but a height of from 40 to 5 0 feet in its native country, which shows that the one Mr. Penrose refers to is nearly full grown. It was planted, he says, in 1S50 or 1851. I have told Mr. Penrose that there are a few quite small ones about Germantown. The plants would be larger — and they have been larger — but this ever- green is not quite hardy here, and in severe Win- ters it gets injured, but never entirely killed. Some years ago there was a specimen, perhaps 15 feet high, on the grounds of the late Francis Drexel. at Torresdale, Pa., and it may be there yet. Do our Southern readers know of a better one than Mr. Penrose's? Tree Hydrangeas. It is customary now to find many nurserymen growing various shrubs in standard shape, in which form tlrey are interesting and useful, as there are Oriental and Native Plane Trees. In conversation with a friend a short time ago, he referred to the great demand for the Oriental plane from parks and other public gardens, and the in- quiry was made whether the native plane, Platanus occidentalis, was not equally as good as the Oriental. There were, he said, several large trees of the native sort growing near his nursery from which he could get quantities of cuttings and seeds, so that a good stock could soon be had. The unusual experience is that the Oriental Is the better tree. In England the P. occidentalis, our na- tive species, has not done well; certainly, not as well as the Oriental, and for this reason it is hardly known there. With us the Oriental gives the greater satisfaction. The foliage of the native one becomes attacked by mildew at times. As it appears to the writer, the Oriental makes a more lofty growth than the other. Those acquainted with the trees can tell the two species apart by their leaves, those of the native one being less deeply lobed, and more pube- scent, and thicker than the ottier. When large enough to bear seeds there is no trouble at all in knowing which is which, the seed balls of the na- tive species hanging singly, while those of the Oriental hang in twos and threes. My advice Is to propagate the Oriental one only. Cuttings set out in Spring, and seeds sown at the same time, are generally successful. Rose Arch, with border of Ullnm Candldum and Myosotls on crompton Bstate, Worcester, Mass. Ruproduced by permission of A. Van Leeuwen, Jr. so many positions where this style of shrub fits nice- ly. Among others the Hydrangea paniculata grandi- flora is now often seen in standard form, and there is no denying it is very ornamental when so grown. To form these standards the practice is to cut back to near the ground a strong plant, doing It in early Spring. A shoot or two will start afresh from where cut, and all but the strongest should be rubbed off. The one left will make a height of three to four feet before the season ends. This long shoot must have all but the three or four topmost buds cut out or rubbed off before Spring opens, then a nice head will be formed from the undisturbed buds at the top. Sometimes such hydrangeas are seen with stems 5 to 6 feet in height. These are from very strong plants which have been cut down, as the stronger the plant the taller the shoot to follow may be expected. Occasionally tree forms of this hydrangea are met with of greater height than 6 to 6 feet, but it is not often possible to have them taller from a one- year shoot as a main stem, and when the height la of two years' making it is rarely that it is quite perpendicular. Tree hydrangeas when in flower are remarkably attractive, more so, I think, than when in bush form; and as regards selling, there is a good demand for them. A Good Climbing Vine. Everyone knows of the honeysuckle, the Virginia creeper, the Japan ivy and the akebia, and one or the other of these is selected for the average cus- tomer in want of a vine. But there are other worthy ones besides, and one of these is the evergreen trum- pet vine, Bignonia capreolata. This may not be hardy throughout the North, as it is a vine native from Virginia southward even as far south as Flor- ida, but it stands the Winters of eastern Pennsylva- nia very well, and it has been known to climb the wall of a three-story house, and in its season, in May, to bloom profusely. The flowers are large, red ' orange within and extremely ornamental. I Botanists make a distinction between this vine and the ordinary trumpet vine. This, the capreolata, is I maintained as Bignonia. but the common trumpet I vines are known as Tecoma. The subject of these notes, B. capreolata, while a self-climber, does not cling flat to a surface as common trumpet vines do, ) but more in the way the Virginia creeper does, not close to a wall. There is a call all the time for vines out of the common line. Customers by the dozen will want common vines, but the thirteenth man will want something uncommon, and he will find it in the ever- green trumpet vine for one. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 444 The Plorists' Hxohange The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. SUCCESSOR TO FRANK ELMER CONINE, STRATFORD, CONN. Established 11 years. HAVE FOR SALE 1500 Austrian and Scotch Pines for immediate effect, raiigiug from 3 to S ft. in height. 3 times transplanted. Root pruned. Well furnished. Urown in heavy soil with elegant roots. The majority of them Specimens. No Better in This Country. Come and pick them out. Also General Nursery Stock. UeotloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. Burbank's Everbearing Crimson Winter Rhubarb THE FINEST VEGETABLE FRUIT EVER INTRODUCED. It gives a Bright Rod Sauce as Delirious as Berries. We are Headquarters for the Plants. IC is i.crfectlv liardv LARGE PLANTS, $18 per 100, $150 per 1000. MEDIUM, $12 per 100. $90 per 1000 .Small, 1st size. .SIO iht 100, $77.,')0 per lni«i jml -i/,. *.,', ]i..i mo, $3'.m per 1000. 2.50 at 1000 rates. We issue Khubarli Cireular. Seed aud Plant List and Retail (;:ita!iit,'ue. Seeds. Bulbs. Plants and Cactus, THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO., VENTURA, CAL. Mfntlon The Florisls* Exchange when writing. !!!iO,lloo SaiKomla Piivet 100 1000 2years, 2i-3 ft., 5-8 branches $2.00 $18.00 2 " 2-2Ht., 4-8 branches 1.7.5 1.5.00 2 " 2-2i ft.. 2-4 branches 1.00 9.00 2 " 18-24 ins.. 4-8 branches 1.25 10.00 3 ■■ 2-2i ft., 6-10 branches 2.00 18.00 3 " 18-24 ins., 6-8 branches 1.50 12.00 4 ■' Tree form, 3-5 ft.. 25c. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted — fine stock. 800,000 Asparagus Roots 2 years. Palmetto, strong $0.40 $3.00 2 ■' Conover's Colossal 35 2.75 1 " Palmetto 30 2.50 1 ■' Conover's 30 2.50 1 " Barr's Mammoth 30 2.60 1 " Donald's Elmira 30 2.50 1 " Giant Argenteuil , .50 3,.50 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 100 1000 Gaudy $0.40 $3.00 Clyde $0.30 $2 '25 Buback 40 3,00 Michel's Early ,30 2,'25 New Home 40 3,00 Fairfield 30 2,'26 Glen Mary 30 2,.50 Haverland 30 2,25 Brandywiue SO 2.50 Excelsior 30 2,25 Term Prolific.,. ,30 2.'25 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Hall's Japan Honeysuckle, 3 years....$3..50 $30.00 Bignonia Radicans. 4 years 5.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata. 4-5 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata, 5-7 ft 6 OO , .Spinea Billardii, 4-5 ft 5.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Mention the riorlBts' Exchange when writing. California Privet strong, ■well gTad._d Btnck. 2i>^to4ft,, 7 or more branches. $a.5(J per 100; $17.60 per 1000. 2 to a ft., t> or raore branches. $2 00 per lOO; $12.00 per loco. 18 to 24 in., light, 2 year, 3 or more branches. $1.60 per lOO; $8.00 per lOOO. 1- to 24 In., strong, wtU branched, 3 year. $3.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. LS to 20 in , strong, well branched, 3 year, $1.50 per luO; $7.00 per 1000. All securely packed, free on board now, CHAS. BLACK, HICHTSTOWN, N. J. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. '»»OLDI!OLOIiyilUllliEIIIES"!!! Crataegus Amoldiana 4-5 tt. $12.00 Crataegus Crus-ealll 3-4ft. 10.00 Crataegus mollis 2-4 ft. 8.00 Forsythia Fortunel, 3-4 ft, 8.00 Viburnum molle 2-3 ft. 10.00 Viburnum opulus 12-18 In. 6.00 Viburnum venosum 12-18 In. 8.00 Trade list now ready. r. R. WATSON, Plymouth. Mass. Ifentlon Tlie Flortitx* Bxchang* when writlof. OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. Asparagus, plumosas nanus seed, Lath hrmse grown. $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.2.5 per lb. Oanna seed, Crozy's mix $1.00 per lb. Cash with or$ to 3 in. diameter. Oriental Plane, 2% to 3 in. Horse Chestnut, 21/2 to3^ in Carolina Poplar.i,^' A 2 in. " Hemlock Spruce, 4 to 6 feet Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave.. New York. Formerly of Keene & Foulb, Flushing, L. I. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Violet. PfiDcess ol Wales strong Rooted Cuttings. Fine. $1..50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. Unrooted Cuttings. 50c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Dwarf Privet. The finest plant out for edRinp, walks, etc., 4 years old. 6-8 in. $5.00 per 100. $4,5.00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100. $1S.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Cash with order. D^VARP and TRAIMED PRVIX TRHHS A SPECIAI^XV Send for Quotations. Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Violets, Princess of Wales cuttings, extra strong rooted, clean, free from disease, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Taragon. Rooted cuttings, same price. Cash with order. T. H. P0LB05, SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y. CEDAR HILL GARDENS UentioD Tbe Florists* Bzcbaoge when writing. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Hoine Grown Crimson Rambler. Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Level and Magna Charta. Two very line forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. ■• g-,r Rochester, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Bxchange when wrlttny. April 7, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchange 445 GRAFTED ROSBS KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list : Grafted Stock. From 2J4 inch Pots. KI1,I«A.RNEV. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per Etoile De France. $20.0OperlOO. ^'^^' , „^ Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1,000. ' i- - f > Rosalind Orr English. |20.00 per 100; $150.00 Liberty. |20.00 per 100. regardless of number per 1.000. ordered. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2', Inch pots, very flne plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Ktllarney. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Standard Varieties Orafted. Ivory, Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Meteor. L.a Detroit. Souvenir du President Carnot. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testont. Golden Gate. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2V4 *nch pots, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 Inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per l.OOO. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2^4 Inch pots, fS.OO per 100; $75.00-per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the beat of out door bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2'^^ inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-bloom^ing dwarf Crimson Rambler, We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2>i Inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; f 17.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Mention The Florists' Bxchaoge when writing. FOR $1.00 I will mail you, Postage Prepaid. 20 R. C. of my grand Hardy White Phlox, Miss Lingard $25.00 per 1000 R. C. I want to sell t'\CTy Florist in ttie U.S. and Canada at least 20 of ttiis grand Phlox so I guarantee to deliv- er you 20 Live Plants propagated as late as June 1st will bloom in Sept. and Oct.. "N^ Plants. I have and if left out over winter, will bloom again in June. Plant the 20 in a bed ^^^ 100. OOO. 2 feet in diameter in front of your house. When you are through enjoying their beauty and fragrance just cut them off and sell for $2.i5. U. I. INEF'F' ..... PIXTTSBURO, PA.. Mention The Florist^' Exchange when writing. Antirrhinum for Winter Flowers. (SO) PIea.se tell me how to pro- ceed to gfow antirrh(*ium for next Winter Howers. J. C. — To grow antirrhinum for next Winter, we would advise sowing the seed now. Grow the plants right along, transplanting when necessary Plant outdoors when the warm wea- ther comes; and early in September, lift and place the plant in the green- house, maintaining a temperature of from 56 to 5.S degrees at night. Growing Stocks with Chrysanthemums. (81) I have some stock, (Princess Alice), ready for benching. In same benches I want to grow chrysanthe- mums. Will the stocks give same re- sults in time? When will they come in bloom?. G. M. — We presume from the question that the stocks are from 3-inoh pots; if so, they are ready for benching now. There will be no harm In planting them in the same bench with chrysanthemums, providing the latter will not shade them in any way. The stocks, it about of the size we think they are. should commence flowering by the latter part of May or early in June. Remedy tor the Rose Chafer. (82) In your issue of March 17, page 334, In a paper read by Nell MacCallum before the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' Club. I notice he mentions the rose chafer, the pest of my life. They came to my rose gar- dens last year and destroyed hun- dreds of my finest roses in 2 or 3 days. It seems to me there could be found some remedy outside of hand picking. I tried that and gave it up in ^despair. The insects apparently came in by the hundreds just as I would pick them oft. Will you advise through your paper a different rem- edy? PENNA. — No other remedy than hand pick- ing has been found for the rose chafer that we are aware of. The skin or shell seems to protect the pest from all insecticides or poisons that may be applied. Growing Asters Indoors. (83) Will you kindly tell me if asters can be grown under glass from seed to time of cutting In Fall? If so, do they require any different treatment from field grown asters? Mass. ' S. E. B. — Asters can be grown under glass providing one has a house that can be perfectly ventilated. To attempt to grow them in a house where ventil- ation is poor, would not do very well, as before the time they came into flo- wer the weather would be warm, and the temperature in the greenhouse would be too high for them. There is no profit in growing asters under glass, unless they could be had ear- lier, and that could only be done by sowing the seed some time in January. To attempt to grow a crop of asters during the Summer and under glass, would certainly require a great deal more labor than would be necessary when they are grown in the field. So far as actual treatment of the plants goes, they would require the same treatment whether grown under glass or outdoors. Lawn, Violets, Currants. (84) How long should terraces on a lawn be left without top dressing, or what is the best top dressing to use? These terraces are quite .steep and of a rather light soil. They have not been top dressed In five years. I would also like to know how to treat double violets troubled with red spider in cold frames. I cannot ac- count for red spider getting into these frames, as the air Is damp and cool. What causes my currant bushes to spread out on the ground instead of growing upright? They grow plenty of new wood but act as stated. SUBSCRIBER. — There are no stated intervals at which a lawn or terrace should re- ceive a dressing or fertilizer. The man in charge, if he is a gardener, will know by the condition of the grass whether top dressing is needed or not, and when the time comes when it is necessary, there should be no trouble in applying the same, how- ever steep the terrace may be. Bone meal or pulverized sheep manure can always be applied after a shower of rain in any location. Double violets in a cold frame affected with red spider is a rather strange thing at this time of the year; perhaps it would be well to call in some expert to see whether or not the insect is the red spider. The cause of the currant bushes spreading on the ground is the result of unintelligent pruning, for which there is no excuse: any gardener who knows the first rudiments of pruning coud easily obviate trouble of this kind. ' Callas. (S5) About how many blooms ought 1.000 calla bulbs to produce in a sea- son, size of bulbs to be from 2 inches up? Can they be planted three bulbs in a 6-inch pot, or will they do better planted out in the bench? Will 55 degrees at night be all right for them? When ought they to be started, and when dried oft? If planted in a bench or bed, ought they to be dug out in the Summer and new earth put in for them to be planted in another year? Please tell me just about how they ought to be grown to get the best results, as we may grow a few thousand this Winter. We thought of growing them in pots, and then when they are done blooming, to dry them oft outside, and plant the house with a Summer crop, starting the callas outside and bringing them in before frost. How would that do? X. T. Z. — It is a well known fact that a good sized calla tuber will produce in a season from three to five flowers. The time to plant the callas is as soon as they can be received, which is gen- erally early in August. For the first potting it would be all right to put three in a six inch pot, but as soon as the pots begin to be filled with roots, it would be necessary either to give the plants a shift or put them in a bench. A better way however, would be to plant each tuber in a 5-inch pot. Grow it there until the first bloom has been cut, and then transplant into a bench where there is no more than five inches of soil. This would allow of the bench being used tor some other crop until some time in November, and is without doubt the most profitable way to grow callas. Presuming that this method is adopted, and the callas kept in the bench from November clear on through the Winter, when their, rest- ing period arrives, which will be about the month of May, they should be dried down gradually, and then when the foliage is all dried down, they can be lifted out and stored away in a shed, or some dry, cool place, where they can remain until the lat- ter part of August or early in Sep- tember, and the same process re- peated. It must also be understood that a temperature of 5 5 degrees will not grow callas profitably: they must be kept lit one not less than 60 de- grees at night, and while they are growing they must be fed liberally, especially when the bench gets well filled with roots. Transplanted Shrubbery STRONG YOUNG STOCK 250 Purple Berberry 2— 2>^ft.«t ec 160 Cal. Privet (bushy) 6—6 " 8c 200 Oal, Privet, cut back 2—3 " 3c 160 Hydranaea, P. a 2ii-3 '• 8c 126 Purple Ltlac 2ii—3}i " 8c 160 Spirea Van Houttei 3 — 4 " 8c 160 •' A. Waterer 2—2ii " So 100 " PmnifolU S— 4 " 8c 100 " Reevesii Ki—Vii " 7c 100 " •' flora plena 2!^— 3J4 " 7c 100 Welgela VarieKated 2 " 8c 26 '■ EvaBathke 2H-3 " 8c 40 CalycanthuB, Sweet Shrub 2—3 " 8c 25 Deutzia Prldeof Rocheeter 3—4 " 8c 26 Golden Elder 2MS-3 •' 8c 25PurDleMist 4 ■■ I2c MAURICE J. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa. for our list of RwwCO 2>ii inch and 4 inch pots, STANDARD LINE OF GERANIUMS and general line of Miscellaneous Stock. See our ad. for March 3rd. Pansy Plants, extra fine strain, bud and bloom, $.5.00 per 1000. Utile Gem Feverfew, 1h inch at $2.50 per 100. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention the Florlstfl' Blxcbange when writing. ROS ES Per 100 Wellesley, 'A inch SIO.OO Richmond, ^i inch 12.00 Brides, ^ Maids, \ 2i inch 3.60 Chatenay, ) S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I Mpntlnn the FI-rfirlHtH* Bichnnge when wrltlpg. RICHMOND ROSE ayi In., $12.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. Kaiserin A. Victoria, »4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO, Varleg:ated Lawson, R. 0., $6.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. Enchantregs, $8.00 per 100; $26.00 perlOOO. Qaeen and Lawson, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. 1st March Delivery. Glean Healthy Stock E. H. PYE, Upper Nyaok, N. Y, Mention the noristg' Bxcfaange whtm wrttlog. 10,000 GLADIOLUS BULBS Very flne light mixed LemoiaeK and Ganda- vensis, $4.00. Cash with order. I. & J. L. Leonard. lona, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR FORCING 60,000 CRAFTED ROSES Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, R(>.5e Pots. $15,00 per 100. 34 inch Pots. $18-00 per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots. $10.00 per 100. 34 inch Pots. $1.5.00 per 100. J. L, DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. U6 The Plorist-s' Exchange Richmond ROOTED CUTTINGS Now Ready for Shipment. We have 10,000 plants to procure wood from PRICE, $7 per loo or $60 per 1000 GUARANTEED STRONG WELL ROOTED HEALTHY CUHINGS ROOTED ROSE CCTTIMGS Per 100 Kaiserin $3.60 Perles 3.50 MacArthur 3.50 La Detroit 3.60 Per 100 Brides : $1.60 Bridesmaids 1.50 Chatenay 1.50 American Beauty Plants ready April 1st in 2)3 in. pots, per 100, $6.00 ; per 1000, $50 00 ♦ BASSETT ic WASHBURN 1 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO S Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES Ready tor immediate shipment the toUowing fine .stock, and equal to the best, all on English manetti. 100 1000 Klchinond, 2% pots $20.00 $175.00 Killarney, " 17.50 150.00 Bridesmaid, " 13.00 120.00 Bride, " 13.00 120.00 Richmond, own roots 13.00 120.00 Ca.sli with order, or satisfactory reference. CLIFTON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Eixchange when wrltipg. ROBERT SIMPSON, and 99 other select soi'ts UlCwIIAwll lin., $9. 100; $80. lOIIO nUwEw B., Cl., etc. &FIUn LIS YOUR WANT ■ l&T «5l-niif FOR OUR PRICE i-lOl *i-,m%j $2.50 per 1000. DAISIES (Bellis in bloom, $1.00 per 100. Primula Obconica inbioom. out of 5 inch pots, $7.00 per 100. ^PIPAFA Compacta and Japonica, 0 inch pots, $2.50 per doz. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER ST., BRISTOL, PA. Mention the Florists' Bzchaiuce when writing. PftNSIES TrauBplanted Plants from cold frame in bud, BtrouK and stocky, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Seedlings, very fine from cold frame, October sowing. $3.00 per 1000, Cash with order. PETER BROWN, 124 Ruby Street LANCASTER.. - PA. MentioD The Florlsta' Eichange when writing. Mammoth Bngrnots Strain giant flowered f«ncy colors, strong plants, wintered In cold frames $3.00 per 1000. 6CIC. per 100. Sweet William Strong: Clniups, double and single mixed t3 00 perlOO. Cash, please. SHELLROAD GREEN HOUSES, GRANGE, BALTO. MD. Uentlon The FlorlBts' Bxchaoge when writing. Seasonable ROOtCd Curtlngs and Plants . u ., . ii" i»o» Achyranthes, 3 var $0.75 Alygsum, dbl 7$ ChrysanthemnmB, standard var. . 1.60 Caraations, Lawson, Fair Maid 2.00 $18.00 Joofet. Challenger, Queen Louise 2.00 1600 Coleus, Queen i VerechaffeItU 76 8 00 Asstd 60 6.00 Cuphea 76 Dahlias, roots 4.00 36.00 Uracteualndlvlsa, 3 Inch pots 6.00 Fuchsias 100 Genistas, 2^1 In. $3.00; 4 in. »I2.66,' 6ln. $20.uO;Sin. t26.00perl00 Oermanivy 75 6 00 MargruerlteB,2 var 1,00 8.00 Queen Alexandra 2.50 Stevla.Svar 75 b.OO Swalnsona, 2 Tar 100 Viucas, R. 0. 90c. ; 2M in. $2.60. 8AMUEI, S. PECKHAM, 8 Sonth .Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS IN BUD AND BLOOIM. MlcheU'a Prize Strain, 8 and 7 inch pots. $2.t0 and $3.00 per doz. Frlmala Obconit^a, full bloom, 5 inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Primula Ob- conlca. full bloom i inch pots. $6.00 per 100. Paris Daisies, white. 4 Inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Paris Daisies, white, 8 inch pots, $2.50 per doz. Spiraea Gladstone and Compacta, 8 inch pots, each 60c. ,76c. Hyacinths, first size bulbs. 4 inch pots. $12.00 per 100. IlyHiinths Miniature, in pans, each, 25c. ,50c. \on slon Datlodlls.doublc mixed, 2 to 3 bulbs In a 4 inch pot, $1.60 to $2.00. per doz. Geraniums, mixed. 4 inch pot, $6.00 per 100 Pelerffoulums, mixed, 5 Inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Petunias, double, 2M Inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Petunias, Star and SlLgle Giant and Kose Fringed $1.60 per 100. Ageratuiu nine Perfec- tion, 2M Inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Giant Snap- dragon, 2K inch pots, $1.50 per 100. J.S. BLOOM Uentlon The Florists' RIeeelsvllle, Pa. Hxchange when writing. >aorter of Pot Plants Uentlon Hie Florlflts* Bzcbange when wrltlDS. PKNSIES 200,000 flne plants of Bugnol's, Cassler's, and Odler*s famous strains, all transplanted, 50c. per KKl. $.'5.00 per 1000; extra large plants coming in bud $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Feverfew, dbl. wht. R. C. Sl.OO per 100. aeraniums, Nutt, Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorlle, P. Perkins, and Mme. Jaulln. 4 in. in bud and bloom. $(,.00 Hill Top Greenhouses, "r/cJf,' I*, rr'' Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Clolre Oe Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 21-2 Inch plants, $15 per 100; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKV, 824 N. Z4lh St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon The FlorUts' Exchange when writing. 500.000 COLEUS Rooted Catlings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash * Versohaffeltli, Qolden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can I deliver at once or will book orders for March and April delivery. I H. IN. EATOIV, = = South Sudbury, Mass. j UenUon Ihe FlorUta' Eichange vhen wriUns. ———■ -ww . April 7, 1906 The Plorists' HxoHange 447 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen W S Co 473 Kay W H Co 477 Allen J K 470-473 Keene P A 444 Anderson & Christ- Keller George J...4oii ^.jisen 449 Kentucky Tobacco Audorni Nurseries .442 Product Co 47C Aschman G 446Kessler P F 4io Under J 449 Kins Construction Co liarelay F '".'.'.'.'... .449 477 Harrows 11 H & Kcste^ & Co -442 gyjj 449 Ivreschover L J . . .460 Ba«ram"j' ■Henry ' '. :448 Jj'^f""' , ^'°i, ■ ■ -fil liHxsett & Wash- Kuebler Wm B ..Ati ""'bufi*-.. ...... 440 ['»S«/ Hurrell ..467 Bay State Nurs • ■ ■■'42La°f ,,i, V " h ' ' ' Vts 80 Bayersdorter U & ..JZVn^nC.::*^! r, , VA.VV lloLecakes & Co N ..460 [each James L ^Leedle Floral Co ...44(1 Heaven E A ^e6Le„n„rj g^^,) ^^ _,.^ Becker William ..484 Leonard I & J L ...44.-i .■ckert W C ....•438i^„,,t,a„wee A ■ .440Pierson U-Bar Co ...4*9 Cowen's Sons "n . .477 Pl"s''"rg Cut Fl Co 474 Craig K & Sons . . .449 Pl'IslJUrg Fl Exch...474 Crowl Fern Co 466 Polbos-T H 444 Cunningham J U . .451 Pollworth C C Co ...474 Cut Flower Exch . .473 Powell R 450 llavis A B & Son.. 465 Pure Culture Si>awn Co I lea mud Co J B ..475 438 Ilenoudeu H & Son 442 Pye E H 445 lUckenson A Co 438.Pye E C 404 Metrich C P & Bro 450Quaker City Machine liietsch A Co 477 Co 478 Ililler Caskey & Co 478 Randall Co X L 475 Billon G'house Mfg Rawlings E I 450 Co 479 Raynor J I 471-73 nillon J L 445-451 Reed & Keller 466 Dorner P & Sons Reich V E 449 Co 465Reid Edw 474 Bowien James 447Reinberg G 475 Dreer Hy A 441-77 Reinherg P 465 Dumont & Co 474 Keuter S J 445 Eaton H N 446 Ribsam Carlman 442 Hdwards Folding Rlne F B 451 Box Co 400 Kipperger G 476 RIsele C 4i9ui,^|.sije Nurg 442 Elizabeth Nurs O) 439 [;„,,|„son H M Co ...48(1 Elliott W & Sons .438 Koeuje,. pred 439 Elliott W H 437u,,ssiE Bros 466 I'linmans Geo M . . .4.>0 i(,ipp j p 440 Endtz Van Nes Snltford Geo 473 & Co 440 s,.i,„,j(it J 0 Of, 440 I'likesen E N 449s„llay j a 477 Bsler J. G ■*■»* Scott J 449 Felthouscn J E . • ■ •'oO scranton Fl Supply Fenrich Joseph S 460-73 (;„ "^ • 455 F & F Nurseries ■■442j5ea cliff Nurs 444 Fischer R ........ .464 j.,,^^,^^ & Co J H ..4.50 Flower Grow Mkt. .475 g^,,g^^^ 4, j^ J. 467-73 .. , ■■ ... ■ ■ ^' liislMllroa.l Chouses. 440-46 • oley Mfg Co ■• ■■■■<™ shepherd Co Theo B.444 Ford Bros *«8;" Sheridan W P ... .472-73 Fortunes A L ^Shippensburg Floral Co Fox & Rosen 464 *' ** ^^^ rr.rn"^' fP M ••■''";?e Signal Hill Floral Co 438 ::li'dda?5'''s'^"j. : :.:::^ «'■-• % Thompson . .473 Greenhouse Co 478'^" J N & Son 464 Giinther W H «3 ^n' ^ ■« C . . 4(3h Guttman A J .. .408-73 Jmih f * ^ Co ...442 Gultman & Weber 404-65 g""/'' & Ga'"";* ■■■■465 Hammond Paint & slug Southern Floral Nursery Shot Works ■■■■470 Co •■■■■■ ■;« Hanford R G 449 Standard Ghouses ...465 Harris E 45O Stearns A T Lum 0).478 Ilerr A m" !!.'!.!.. 450 Stofithoff Co The H A476 Herr D K 449 Stiimpp & Walter Ck) 438 Herrman A 479Slniii.e Wm 447 llerxtig Wm 450Swaync Wm 465 Hews A H & Co... 470 Syracuse Pottery Co 476 Hicks. & Crawbuck Taylor E J 465 470-73 Teas E Y 440 Ilimnger Bros 478-nilele G A 450 Hill E G Co 475 Thompson W 478 Hill Top Ghouses . .44e-rhorbiirn J M & Co .438 Illnpard B 477 'rntty o H 465 Hitehlngs & Co ...•478.j.raendly & Schenek 473 Holton & Hunkel • •■•74 yan Assche P 47S Horan E C 409-73 y j Weliden & Co Hubert & Co 438*°" "" weijaen 1 .rennings B B . . . . 446 ^ li* 8 Jas & Sons . . 4.!.S Johnson & Stokes .4.39 \iek & Hill Co 444 ■lohnsoli Heating Co 477 Vincent R & Sons...4!)l Junes H T . 442 Ward K M & Oj 438 .Iiiul K E 451 Warnaor & Co 4.38 Kastliig W F 474 Watson R T 444 Katzi-iistein & Co .442 Weathered Co 479 Weber C S & Co 477 Wlnteraon E F Co ..475 Weber H & Sons Co. 405 Young A L & Co .409-73 Weelier & Don 43S ,.„„„„ r 47073 Welch Bros ...474^"""2 i, *^--'t Weslon 11 44!i '!"""« 1 '"'S >,. W I Bros 451 Voung & Nugent 4liS Wlilll.llM Pntterv Co 476/.:l"Ken O V 442 Wh'Inr I'.nis . 404-75 Ziiiimer llia^ 4411 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED .Vlnltilnn 451 Pansles 440-4O..VI .\ehvranthes 440-51 Peonies 442 Ageratum 438-50-51 Phlo.\ 44(1.45 Alyssum 438-46 Primulas 470 .Vlthernantheras 450-51- Petunias 438-40 79 Privet 439-42-44 .■Vmpelopsis . . .451 Rhi dodi'iidrims 442 .\raucaria 440 Rbub:irh 445 Asparagus .438.39-07-79 Roses .4:i7-42-44-4.i-46-<>l A.sters 4.38 Salvia 43s.r.ii-r,l Azaleas 442-46 Seeds 438-39-40-70 Begonias 438-51 Smilax 450-66 Bullis 4.38-45 Splrai-as 451 Caladiums 438-40Stoeks 438 Cannas 440 IHiberoses 442 Carnations .4.37-46-64-65 Verbenas 440-50-51 Chrysanthemums .446-04 Vines 442 Clematis 442-79 Violets 444-67 Coleus 446-50-51-79 MISCELLANEOUS Conifers 442 Artiflcial Leaves 406 Cuphea 446-51 Boilers 477-78-79 Cut Flowers 458-07-68- C^lt Flower Boxes ...4re 09-70-71-72-73-74-75-80 Engravings 438 Cyclamen 450 Fertilizers 476 Daffodils 451 Fittings 479 Daisies 440-50 Florists' Su(>plies 406-79 Dahlias 440-46 Flower Pots and Tubs Dracaenas 446 438-76 Buonymous 479Glass 477 Evergreens 406Glazing Points 477 Ferns 446-66 Chouse Bldg . . 477-78-79 Fuchsias 446Gu'tters 478 Galax 466Heating 477-78-79 Geraniums 4.50-51-79 Insecticides 476-79 Gladioli 438-39-40Lumber 478 Gloxinias 438-51 Mushroom Spawn ...438 Hardy Perennials . . .441 Paint & Paint Heliotropes 450-51 Supplies 477 Hyacinths 479Pipes. .loints. Valves. 477 Hydrangeas 442 Ribbon 466 Ivies 451 Sash 477-78 Lilies 438-40-42Tanks 477 I-ohelia 479 Toothpicks. Wired. ..406 Mignonette 450Tools & Implements .477 Nursery Stock .438-42-44 Vegetable Plants. .. .451 Orchids 467 Ventilators ...477-78-79 Palms 466 Wants 448 Contents. PAGE American Ro.se Society .454 Boston G. and F. Club on an Out- ing (Ii:u.s.) 453 Business Difficulties 447 Ciianges in Business 447 Crompton Estate, Worcester, Mass., Views of 443-56-62 Blaster, Plants and Bulbs in De- mand for 462 Market Review of Tlie 453 May, Harry O. (Portrait) 454 Nursery Department 443 OBITUARY: Chas. Dannaclier. Jolin Ferguson, W. J. Livingston, Andrew Nix- on 452 Penn. Hort. Socy. Spring Show. . . .454 Question Box 444-5 Readers' Views, Our 452 Rose Growing (Illus. 1 460 Rose Garden, Elizabeth Parli, Hart- ford, Conn. (Illus.) 461 Roses at Twin Oaks, Washington. (Illus.) 455__ Roses, Pruning 457 Seed Trade Report 439 Simpson, Robert 454 S. A. F. O. H. Outdoor Show 452 S. A. F. O. H. Registration 452 TRADE NOTES: — Philadelphia 450 Chicago, Pittsburg 453 Boston. New York 463 Columbus, O 466 St. Louis 474 Detroit 475 Baltimore, Minneapolis. Portland. Ore. St. Paul, San Francisco. . 477 Waban Rose Conservatories (Illus.) 457 WATERLOO, ONT. — H. L. Janzen, the proprietor of the King street con- servatories, is making preparations for large additions to his present well- equipped and successful plant. He will go into the culture of carnations on an extensive scale. Four large new greenhouses will be erected, the size of each to be 25 by 300 feet. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. DES MOINES. lA. — The Capital Seed Company, 416 East Locust, has filed a schedule in voluntary bank- ruptcv. The liabilities are listed at $2,744.99, with assets of $1,591.20. Of the latter $1,500 is stock in trade. The company consists of Charles E. Rogers and George A. Taylor. Richmond Per 100 $10.00. Fine, healthy, strong plants from 2-inch pots. Per 1000 $90.00 J. A. BUDLONC. E. Randolph Street, ChJCdg^Oy IN' MentloD The FlnrlatW Exflmngo whfii writing. James Dowlen SEABRIGHT, N. J. PATENTED THE Dowleti Tub- Lifter consists ol one pair of appara- tuses aa illustrated above; operated ou opposite sides of the tub and enables th( oi)erators to lift heavy and bulky Plant-Tubs with aj^'reater ease and .security than any other device or contrivance hitherto known. The Dowlen Tub-Lifter, by means of its upper movable guard, keeps the tubs from swaying and enables it to handle tubsof vari- uos heights. The Tub-Lifter is constructed in a substantial manner and of the best material, and will last for a life-time. No one who has even only one Hydrangea In a tub can afford to be without a tub-lifter. The Dowlen Tub-Lifter is sold only in pairs, and the price per pair is $3.00 net cash, f. o. b. Express or freight charges to be paid by the purchaser. Money may be sent by P. O. Money Order, Express Money Order or Registered Letter. Do not send money in an ordinary letter ; it is not safe. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.— D. B. Ed- wards has ouentd a llnwtr counter in the Marlborough- Blenheim hotel. SOUTH ALLENTOWN, PA.— John H. Sykes has opened a florist store opposite the entrance to Fairview Cemetery. LE ]VL\RS, MICH.— E. Kleinhaus, has purchased the Alfred Anderson property on Saginaw street, and will conduct his greenhouses there in place of the location heretofore selected. DAVENPORT. lA.— Robert G. Allison and E. L. Pope have purchased the Lit- tig Brothers' greenhouses and floral lousiness, including the lease of the Brady street store and other property. Articles of incorporation for the new company have been filed. It will be known as the Allison-Pope Company and is capitalized at $30,00(1. Robert G. Allison is president, and E. L. Pope secretary and treasurer of the new cor- poration. 25 and 260 at 100 and lOOO rates. Wilson Marshall, Cbrlaimae Red Seedling, 3-3'^ In. ?10.fO per 10(»; |76 oo per 1000. Fiancee, te.OO per 100; Fred Burkl, $4.00 per 100: Mrs. Patten, Sii.i'O per liiO, $25.00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchantieas. $i5i» per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Laws'in, Fair Maid. Harlowarden, gueen Louise, Boston Market, -Jooet, $2.00 per 100, 116.00 perl' 00. GRAFTED ROSES 2V^ In. pots. BrldH, Brldemald and Golden Gate at$l0.00 per 100. $9J.00perI(ji)0: Liberty, Klllar- ney and Kalse, In A. Victoria, $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed line stock In evpiry way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. GOLEUS Verscliaft'eltii Golden Kedder (StroDg) Corona I and Fancy, $&.U0 per 1000 Glatit I-.eaved $1 00 per 1 0. Two last many kinds of brlKhteet colors. rFDAUMIMC Natt. l>oyle,Kicard, Hruanti, ULuAniUllI J. Huchner, Poltevlne. M. Koty, La Croiv, etc., Small Plants, $I2..".() per KMtO, Strong bushy plants, $l'ana yellow. ST.. 00 per 1000. Salvia Fireball, BeeoDlaa (Sunproofi.: Retl'B I aDd White. Plants, JI.OO, I! C. 60<' per 100. Cash DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Fin<> Plants. 2 in.h j.otH finm seel sown last Auguet $1 uOper It'O. Asparagus Sprengreri, Lai^'e Plantf, 2!^ inch pots, now ready to shllt into 3 iucli 3c. each Cyrtooiiam Falcatnm. the Holly Fern. 2 In 3c. each R G. HANFORD, NOR'VI^ALK, CONN. kfentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange when wrlttug. ROSES Frau Karl Druschkl. The finest white rose: goo.] Inr pot or ground; exrellent plimts, $r?.00 per 100, .SI ..'SO p.T lo, .\lso Tea. Hybrid and Rambler Roses, at lo\\<'st iivii-cs. List frot- WILLIAM STLJPPE, WESTBURY STATION, L, I., N. Y, .Meutiou The Florists* Exchange when writing. ASHEVILLE. N. C— The Idlewild Floral Company has leased to D. A. Lashley its greenhou.se.s and business for a term of three years. Mr. Lashley has been for a number of years the manager of the Battery Park green- house of this place, and is a hustlingr young man. Reason for disposing of the business is the poor health of the senior partners of the company. WHY YOU SHOULD ADVERTISE IN THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE A Chicago Advertiser says— "The results are astonishing. There is not a state in the Union from which we have not received re- plies from our advertising, and every day we receive letters from people and from villages of whom we had never heard before. We are much pleased to find out that your paper penetrates the unknown sections which are adjacent to our market, and with which we have never been brought in contact." 448 The Plorists' Exchange CLMSSiFiEO ADVERTISEMENTS ..CASH WITH OKDEK. Tbe culumns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted, Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Sec- ond-Haud Miiterlals, etc., For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 eta. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns, 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the inch. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this otiice, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding-] Copy must reach New York office B p. m Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers in the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 217 La Salle Ave. STOCK FOR SALE ROSES— See mlT. of Leedle Co.. Bprlngfleld. Ohio. Biibv UaiiiUlir. by mail 2ric. aLsij geii- irst-ry st.i.-k. J. H. Caiiuaii. Aiistfll, WB make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when Id need. WUmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln Unlverelty. Chester Co.. Pa. Will Exchnnse. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seed, for carnation or rose plants. Signal Hill Floral Co., 341 S. Los Angeles St., Log Angeles. Calif. ECYPTIAN LotTiR. Nelumblum speciosum. 20c t-aolr $12.0U per lull. Nympliaeas. red. white, blue and yellow. Inc. each; fli.OO pi-r l""- Water H.vaclnth, *2.00 per 100. H. M. Wichers i& Company, Gretna, La, ^^^ llAHLIA HOOTS.— 1,000 A. P. Livonia, large clumps $4.00 per 100; ?30.00 per 1000. Divided clumps. $1.00 per 100; guaranteed one or more plants to each root. These are the best pink dahlias grown. WOOD & HBALl . HAMMONTON, N. J. STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant stock. $25. per 100. 2 l;* '".'^'i; <^! plants, eitra well rooted $7. per 100, $85. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free, Brown Brothers Co.. Rochester. N. Y. K.\TUA large branching aster seed; white, pink: lavendcT and purple. 7fic per oz. ; 25c per packi-t. The same mi.\ed, 50e per oz. ; 20c prr packet. Also willing to change for rooted iiittings of carnations, geraniums and petunias. Tb. F. Van Der Meulen. Florist. Dunkirk. N. V. tJUOFF'S Hybrid Gbulicdi. A No. 1 stock, true to name, all shades inchuiiii^.' thr cuveted blue varieties. IV. in. to 2 In., .flu "ii per moo; $1.50 per lOO; 1 In. to IVi In., .?s.iiii p.r InoO; $1.2o per 100; % in. to 1 in., $6.00 per louo; 7oc per 100; Vi In to % in.. $5.00 per 1000; 60c per 100. .\. B. Powell. Camden, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE — Funkla albo-marglnata, single crowns $5.00 per 100; Field Grown plants, 5 to 8 crowns $15.00 per 100; Hemero- calUs, flava and fulva $5.00 per 100; Iris Germanica. assorted colors large clumps $10.00 per 100; Euonyraus radicnns varlegata. 4 years $15 OO per 100; Hydrangea Otaksa. large plants fur tubs $2.00 each. Address. NEW- PORT NURSERY, NEWPORT. K. I. CANNA8 RED AND SCARLET. Alpbonse Bouvier. l> ft. .$2.25 100; $17.60 1000 ('has. Henderson, 4 ft.. . 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 Flamingo, 3 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 .1 D Elsele, 4 ft 2.50 100; 20.00 1000 Premier. 3 ft .*. . 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 YELLOW WITH RED MARKINGS. r'innahar, 414 ft $2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Kbirence Vaughan. 5 ft... 2.25100; 17..50 1000 RED WITH YELLOW MARKINGS. Mme. Crozy. 4 to 5 ft $3.00 100; .$25.00 1000 Oueen Charlotte, 3',4 to 4 ft 3.00 100 ; 25.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON. Paul Marquant. 5 ft....$2..50 100; $20.00 1000 IVachblow. 4 to 5 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Virginia. 414 ft 2.00 lOO; 15.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE. Rnbnsta. 0 to 8 ft $2.25 100; $17.50 lOOO Shenandoah, 4 to 5 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 Grand Rouge, 10 ft 2.00 lOO; 15.00 1000 lilaek Beauty, 4 to 5 ft.. 7.00 100; 60.00 1000 EKiiiidale, 4 ft 4.00 100; 30.00 1000 ORCHID FLOWERING. .\ustrla. yellow. 0 ft $2.00 100; $l.-.00 1000 Burbank. yellow, 5 to 0 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 10(K1 250 at 1000 rate. cannas, my selection $2.00 100: $15.00 1000 ■Send for m.v florists' seed, plant and bulb catalogue, It contains all you need. CAL.ADI1'M BSCULENTUM. (ELEPHANT'S EARS) 0 to S In. circuinferenco..$2.00 100; $15.00 1000 8 to 10 In. " .. 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 10 to 12 In. " .. 5..'i0 100; 50.00 1000 12 and up 10.00 100; 50.00 lOOO AETHTJR T. BODDINOTON, SEEDSMAN, 342 WEST 14TH ST.. NEW YOKK. lleotloD The Florists* Bzcfaange when writing. SPECIAL BARGAIN: 500 GOV. ROOSEVELT and 500 PROSPEIIITY carnation plants In 2iii in. twts. Gses. Give references and wages desired. C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass. WANTED— An experienced section man for the growing of tea roses. Permanent position to rompetent man. E. C. Hopping. Flurham Piirk. near Madison, New Jersey. WANTED^ Young man with exi>erience in car- nations and mums. State wages wanted with lioard. J. Hauck. 51 Montgomery street. Bloomfield, N. J. WANTED — A youny man with some knowledge of landscaiie work wanted at once. Write or '■all. Antbon S. Petersen. P. 0. Box &S3. New IJnehelle. New York. WANTED — At once, young man for pttt plants. Must be good worker. Please state wages. Apply to n. Scholzel. New Durham. N, J. ASSISTANTS for greenhouses, where roses only are grown; good wages to competent men. Apply to Frank Dolan. care John Young Co., Bedford Station, N. Y. WANTED — Man for general greenhouse work; sober and Industrious. Single preferred. Best references, steady position. Jos. Wood, Spring Valley. New York. WANTED — Assistant for greenhouses, and out- side work on private place. Sober, single, man. Wages, ?25.00-$30.00 per month and hoard. Appl.v with references to A. Bieschke, 'Jrent Island. Noroton. Ct. WANTED — A manager for a Florist Supply Department; one who has had experience and thoroughly understands the buying and selling of Florists' Supplies. Agrienltural Implements. Fertilizers, etc. Address, F. J., care The I'lorista' Exchange. WANTED — A man who Is capable of growing phlox, peonies, dahlias and other hardy pe- rennials. Must be capable of propagating and growing good stock generally. Apply to A. N., care Tbe Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A first class grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, violets and general pot plants for retail trade. Single man, sober and Industrious. Good opportunity for the right man. State wages expected without board. Valentine Eurgevln's Sons, Kingston, New York. WANTED — A strictly sober florist for retail store in large city. Must be up to date, a good dealgner. decorator and maker-np. State where last employed, salary expected and age. Heference required. No sr^enbouBe work. Ad- dress. A. R. care The Florists' Qxchange. WANTED^ — One experienced fern grower, one experienced man in stove and greenhouse plants and one first class herbaceous man. Gt-(lass. anil in bi'M ol coiidilicn, in the (olIouiiiK varieties, in bundles of 10 for $1.00: $-S.OO pur 100; S?."!,™) per 1,000. (INO LESS THAN lO OP AfNY VARIETY SOLD.) Baronesss Rothschild, Captain Christy, Con. Kerd. Meyer, Duke of EdinburK. Jules Margottin. La France, Mai;na Cliartii. SlarKan-t Dickson, Mad. Gabriel Lnizet, Mrs. .lohn Laine, Mad, Plantier, Victor Verdier, Gen Jacqueminot. Paconia, Paul Xcyron OtHer Varieties Per Leuchstern (New Polyanthus) $1.50 $12.50 Frau Karl Druschki (Best New White) 1,50 12.50 Hermosa, (Hybrid Tea.) 1.25 10.00 Clothilde Soupert. 3 year field grown, 1.25 10.00 Rambler Roses Crimson Extra Strong, 4 feet canes many branches $l,-25 $10.00 Crimson Very Strong, 3 feet canes. many branches 100 8.00 Crimson Strong, 2 feet canes, iii;iii\ l>T;niches - 75 5.00 While, I'iiik. Yellow. 4 to 6 feet canes 1.00 .s.OO Wichuriana Hybrids, Extra Strong, 3 year old 1.25 10.00 Rhododendrons PONTICUJI and CUNNINGHAMII Ea. Do?.. 100 Pine plants 18 inches high, 10 to 20 Buds 35c. $3.60 $25.00 Very large plants. 2 feet high. 30to40Buds 7,50, 8,00 .50.00 Fruits PEARS, French pyramids, (Fine for forcinK}large grafted trees. 4 to Ij feet high. Ea, 7.5c. I>OZ. $8.00 100 $50.00 in the following named varieties: Beurre D"Amanlis, Conseiller de Lavicres, Gen. Todleben. Le Lectier. . BLACK CURRANTS. Extra Strong, large Plants, 4 feet, many branches. $1.00 per doz. $7.50 per 100. AKEBIA QUIN.WA. Extra strong roots. R feet Runners, Ea. 2,5c: Doz $2..50: 100 $20.00 BESIDES the above, we are overstocked with mixed, all colors. Dahlias and offer ,5000 WHOLE FIELD K(l( ITS $-2.r,0 Hill, $2ii.llil 10(10. Complete list of Hardy Perennials, lieki and pot grown, at reduced prices. PALISADES NURSERIES Formerly conducted by CLUCAS S. BODDINGTON CO. MentJMii Tlie Florists' Exchange wbeu writing. SparRill, New York. m: FOR SALE niiijpp Blder-Brlceson. Second-hand, from rUmro $40.00 np; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. DnilCDC 1 secondhund No.SScollay, $60.00; I DUILLno gr-ondhacdGem Torrid. $36.00. One second hand No. 16 Hltchlngs Boiler. Good condition. $70. DIDC Good serTlceable second -hand, with rlrC Threads; 21n., 7 ots.; m-in., Hi eta.; I><-in., 4ots.; lln., Sets.; 2!^ in., lOots.; S in., 14cts.; 4 In., lOots. Mew 2-ln. Standard, fnll lengths, with oonpUnes, 894 ots. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. ?TnPVC an4 nice New Boonomy, best made OlUliKO am UICO No. l Threads, »-in., Mln. lln. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, im-ln., 1^^-tn. 2-ln. pipe, 94.00. PIDC PIITTCDC New Sannders Pattern. No. 1 rirC bUIICnO outs H-ln.-lln. pipe, tl.OO No. 2 outs l-ln.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. CTII I Cnil lifDCUPUCC I'ev. 18-ln., grips M; OlILLoUn WnCnlinCO ln.-2-in. pipe, «l.e6- 24-in. grips H-ln.-2^ in. pipe, $2.40; se-in., grips H-ln.-3>i-ln.plp6.»4.7b. PIPE UICCC New. No. 1 Hfnged, grips X-in.-S rirL IIOLO In. pipe, $2.00. GIDnCU unCC New. H-ln.. guaranteed lOO-lbs. DAnUcn nUoC pressure, li^ ots. per n.; M-ln. not guaranteed, 494 ots. per ft. UnT DCn CiCU New. Cypress. S-ft.x8 ft., from nUI'DCU oAOn 7&otB. up; glazed, complete, from 91.60 up. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in , at f 1.26 and $1.00 each. Cll UlMITCn U/IPC new No. 18 gnage in rolls DALVAnii.CU nine of 12 Ibs. at SOc. per roil. M| A 00 New AmertcanI0xl2 single 91.36 ■■■■XX per box; 12x12 single $1.00 per •■■■■•WW box; 10x12, 12x12. 10x16 double, $2.66 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double. $2.88 per box ; 18x10, 16x18. $3.10 per box ; 16x24 double $3.30 per box. Get our prices on New Gulf Cyprees Bnlld- Intr Material, VeutllatlnK Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, PnMy, Paint, Points, etc. IETROPOI.ITAN ATERIAI. CO. 1398-1408 Matropolllan Avenug. BROOKLYN. N. Y VEGETABLE PLANTS LETTUCE, Boston Market, Big Boston, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000. CABBAGE, WakeHeld, Succession, Winnigstadt, etc. $2.00 per 1000. All late varieties after May 1st. CAULIFLOWER, Transplanted, Early Snowball, extra Early Paris, 7,5c. per 100, TOMATOES, s varieties, $2.00 per 1000. EGGPLANTS, New York Improved, PEPPER, Bull No.se ami Ruby King. CELERY Plants, etc., after May 1st, aUSTAV FREYTAO 8i Watson Av., W. Orange. N.J. Mi-iiliun The Florists' F.xfhange when writing, Pansies fine strong plants, splendid strain, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Express paid. Cuphea (cigar plant) $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per lono. CHUM FELD, CLAY CENTER, - KAN8. Mention The Florists' Escbange when writing. EASTER PLANTS AT LOWEST PRICES. Azaleas. Spiraeas. HydranKeas, Hyacinths, and a fine assortment of Geraniums. 15 min- utes from City Hall. X. Y. D. H. LANEY. Florist. Woodhaven Junction. L \. MpiiUuu Tlie Fluiists' Excbauge wheu writing. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PIANTS.... DavM iterDeri & son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. Mf'ntirm The Florfsts' E.'ii.haii^'e wlifn writing. Genuine Teneriffe Bermuda Onion Seed Of 1906 Crop rirown from i-juvfiilly Releeted onions. Or- der llie above at once from Peter S. Reid, Port Orotava. Teneriffe (Established 1865) who lias had the same eustomers on his books for a tiuarter of a century. Orders should be accompanied by remittance. ISaiikers credit authorizing drafts a^'aiiist documents, or satisfactory bankers relVretioes. No cancels admitted. Cable address, Keld-Puerto Cru?:. j A. B. C. 4th. 'n writiiif;. Decorative Plants Latania Borbonlca, 24 In. pots, $3.00; 3 In $6.00; 4 In.. $16. OU per 100. L&rge specimen plants from $2.00 to $6.00 each. Kentla Beluioreana and Foeterlana, 2H In. pots, $8.00; 3 in., $16 00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; 6 in. $U.00perdoz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.75 to $3B.00 each. Areca L.ute8cen8,3 ln.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 81n., $1.00 each and upward. PandaiiuB Utllls, 21n. pots, 93.00; 4 In., $20.00 per too. Uraciena Indivisa, 6 In, pote, $15.00; 6 in., $25.00 per 100. Phoenix Keel Inata, 5 In. pots, $35.00 per 100. Plicentx Canariensie, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $36.00 each. FUus Elastica, 4 in. pots, $25.00; 51n., $40.00; eiD..fd&.OOperlOO. Araucarla Kxcelsa, 6 In. pots, $65.00 per 100. Boston and PlerBont,4 in. pots, $16.00; 5 In., $25.00; 6 In-, $60.00 per 100. Nephroleplg Coni- pacta» 3 In. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Plants In Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, AHegtienv, Pa. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when wrltlog. FERNS Are now in fine shape a Kood variety and nice bushy stock. 2 Joi inch. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Kenlia Batmoreana, r> inch. 75c. 5 inch, 50c. 4 inch i'lC- nice clean Ijushy stock. Boston Ferns, J' i inch. !M.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, <> inch' 35c. and 50c. each. 4 in. irilO.OO anil SiiLi.oO per 100. Mad. Salleroi Geranium, 2^' inch. $2.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N Y. Mention The Flortats' Bichange when writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. Qrand value In tl.OO. $1.60 and t2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, TJsrhl?.,* Breoklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Keap St., Greenhouses. Uentlon The PlorlstB* Exchange when writing. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM Genuine Guaranteed Stock Qood, Strong Plants out of 3 inch Pots Price per lOO, $13.50: Per 1,000, $100.00 ORDER NOW-STOCK LIMITED PLANTS READY FOR SMIPMENT JULY 1st DaVID cook & SON, FISHKiLL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. liPtitloD Tbe Flnrista' Exchange when writing. Tarrytown Fern Elegantlsslma, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottll, 2<4 In., $5.00 per 100; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 6 in pots 3 plants In a pot, 20 In. high, strong and stocky ; $25 00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS. 6000 Very Niee Ferns, leading florlst'e va- rieties, out of 3 Inch pota at $5.ivo per 100 ur $i0.00 per 1000. Or will Bsehange forothergood 0 rlst stock whlt'h you have to offer. Also fine lot Of Fritnula Obconica. 6 inch pans, best in Philadelphia market at $25.00 per 100. Cash please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COI^IilNGSWOOD, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing- Ferns For Jardinieres All of the best varieties : 50.000 plants in stock all in first class condition. 2Vi in.. $3.00 per 100. $2.5.00 per 1000; 2.50 at 1000 rate; 3 in., $0.00 per 100. Adiantnm Cuneatum, Good bushy plants, 4 in,. $12.00 per 100: 3 in.. $6.00 per 100. F. N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES. PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PI,' In., $8.00; ouw I III $12.00; 4 ln.,$20.00per 100. nl IRRFn& < 'll" t20.00: 6 ln„ $26.00; leUDOLKo 6 In., $36.00 per 100. P0IN8ETTIA8 ^^^"■••Tenoo. 50,000 R08E8 n°n.;'J:S^prrTo: White and Pink Cocliet, Hermosa, Soupert. Brabant, Queen Scarlet, La France, Kaleerln, J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mrtitliin llie FIx)rlats' Exchange when writing. FEimS OOB SPEGIilLn CIBOTICM SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of tblB beautiful tree fern in beatconditlon. 4 in., $60.00; 5 in.. $75.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for d.ishea, beet Btocb In the market. In all the best and hardiest varieties from 2H In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $2&.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 1 In., $12.00 per 100. AdiantamCaneatnin, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock in 4 In. pots, 912.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own atock, 3&C. per trade package. $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, BBORX HILLS, M. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS BarrowsU,$10 per 100. Scottli,2}^lD,, $5 per 100, Bostons, 2% In., $3 per 100, Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. COCOS PALMS. Strong 2'4 Inch at $1.60 per dozen. Write tor lowest prices on Kentlas. Don't forget we will hare over 30,000 Lilies tor Easter.. loe F Ropi^lot; li' I- GREENHOUSES Jd^. r. DdrtldJ Pawtacket,R. I. Mention The Florists* Exchange whoa writiag. 450 The Plorists' Exchange GERANIUIVIS Nutt, Barhner and othprs, 2 In. pots, $2.00 perlliO; $20.00 per 1000. M. Sallorol, Oeranluma. 2 In. pots. $2.60 per 100. Uunnas 2 to 3 eyes, ii.OO per 100. COLEUS Crimson Verschaft'eltii, Golden Bedder and 16 fancy beuaing varletleB, $.60 per 100 $6.00 per 1000. Asparagus Pluniosus Nanus, 3 in. pots $5.00 per luo. Aiternantheras, red,$.60 per 100 $6.00 per lOOr. " yellow, $.60 per 100 $1.00 per l.OPO 2 in. pots R. 0. Giant Fancy I.eavFd Coleus $2 00 $1.00 Ageratum, Pauline and Ourney 1.60 .50 Vinca Variegatfd, 1.60 1.00 Marguerite Camattuus 1.50 Lobelia Compacta 1.60 1.00 Salvia Bonfire 2.00 1.00 Heliotropes Dark 2.00 1.00 Fuchsias, Best Varieties 2.00 1.00 Double Petunias, 2.60 Sweet Alyssuni, Giant 2.00 Verbenas, red and white 1.60 Single Petunia. Howard's Star 1.60 CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delansoo, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Hxchange when writing. GERANIUMS Eooted Cuttings now ready lO.OOO Natt. . . »10.00 per lOOO 2,000 Trego . ir,.00 per 1«)00 Big lot re.iily last of month Sentl for List ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Fine :! inch $i.00 per 100 " J " 2,011 " 100 ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Plorista' Exchange when writhig. GERANIUMS. A Few Thousand left $18,00 per 1,000 Per 100. Kosegeranlums,2^4 in. (18.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Ageratum, Gurney, P Pauline and others "2'\, $ls.O(} pur lOCKi: S-'.OO per 100. Geranium Cuttings, SI .On '21 in. pot>: S'2-00 por 100 in variety. Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings, Cue from Hats, strnnt'. $l.iiO 25 in. pols. S2 00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings, stnnig. $1.11). 2i in.: S2 .M) pt-r 100. Heliotrope, Double Petunia, Ageratum, Guerney Cutlings, rluap. Pansy, liest .-train. $2, (111 aia.i ^:; 111 pri- loi.ii.i, WILLIAM STUPPE, ^^^^""^ ?*V,' nI'y. Mention The Florists' ExcTiange wljen ivxltlng. 100,000 GERANIUMS IN 10 BEST VARIETIES Kxtra strong, 3 inch, ready now, 3H.0O per 100: SllS.OO per 1000: most in bnd. 4 in. in bud antl liliiom. ready Mav. $,1.00. S6.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA. extra large, clean Plants, h and li ip., SJ (111 ap.l $3.00 per doz. 3 ft , $4.00 per dc,/ .sircini; :'• in.. -W.OO per 100. PRIMILA OBCONICA, full of linds. .t in. SI.OO per dozen, TABLE FERNS, strong, 2-3 in. $2.OO-$4.00 per IIW. .411 utlier bedding stuck ready in May. WM.S. NERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. Mention The FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. R. C. MUMS $2.00 per loo; $15.00 per 1000 \Vm. Duckham, Wlllonbrook, V. Uorel, Col. AppIetou.Ivory.Goldiutne.P. Faciflc, T. Katun, Y. Chadwick, Mrs. CoombeB. Polly Kose, Balfour, Marie Llg^er, Peunsyl- vania. White Chadwick. Golden Weddtng: Lavender Queen, Cheltonl. R.00TE:D CITXTIPIGS Per 100 Per ICOO Heliotrope. $1.00 Coleus 100 16.00 Verbenas 75 6.00 Ageratum Gurney. 76 6.00 Swainsonla White 76 5.00 SteviaVar 75 6.00 ■■ 8. Nana 75 6.00 Vinca Var 1 00 Antherlcum Vit Var 1.00 POX P1«ANXS Feverfew, Little Gem $3.00 per 100 Ueiitrope 3.00 " Do. Swt. AlyBBum 2.00 " " Madam Sallerol Qer 3.00 " Coleus 16 VarietleB 2.00 '* Verbanas Fine 8orta 2.00 " Smilax 3.00 " " Swainsonla. 2.00 " " SteviaVar 2,00 " " Stevia 8. Nana 2.00 " " Ageratum Gurney 2.00 " " Lobelia 2.00 " " Bellls Daisies 2.00 " Stocks 300 *• Centaurea Gymnccarpa 2,00 " Genistas 6in. $5.00 per doz. Spirroa " 4.00 " " Will exchange any of the above for good sorts carnation cuttings . JOS. H. SEAMAN & CO. 60 So. Main St,, Washin&;ton, Pa. Mention The Florlata' Bxcbapge wben wtltlDg, CYCLAMEN Splendens BIganteum Hybrids In five true colors including the fringed varieties, twice transplanted from flats, $3.00 per 100: $25 OO per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Well grown stock from 3 in. pots, $5.00; from 33^ In. pots, $8.00 per 10 i ; Asparagus Sprengeri from 2>i in. pots, $1.60 per 100 $U.00 per loco Geraniums. No better planM ever been ofTered. Alp. Ricard, John Doyle, Beaute Poitevine, E. G Hill. Mme. Landry, La Favorite, 8. A. Nutt, Jean Vlaud, Mme. Jaulin. from 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroodsbarg, Pa. Cyclamen Splendens Giganteum. Oar stuck of same are second to none. Extra strong seedlings, twice transplanted, in five lead- ing colors, ready for 3 incfi pots. S!-3..'S0 per KiO; SflO.OO per 1000. Once transplanted. 9:2.00 per 100; Sl.S.OO pet 1000, C. A. THIELE, Asylum Pike, FRANKFORD, PA. Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltii Fire Brand Beckwith Gem 60c per Golden Bedder Messey 75c per 1 00; 100; Golden Queen Queen Victoria Fancy Varieties $5.00 per 1 000. Hero Pearl of Orange $6.00 per 1 000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA 90lendens Bonfire 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Mention The FlorlBts' Ozcbange when writing. GERANIUMS, in 2.^ inch pots. S. A. Nutt,Gloire De France, John Doyle, La Fonder (bright pink). Baron l>oront4:>au. Maroon. $200 per lUO. Heliotropes, Chief- tain and Queen of \'ioIets, "ih lu. pots, f ?.on per 100. Fuchsias, Kim City, Avalancbi- and Snow White, 2>S in pots. $3.00 per inn. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Uention The Florists* Exchange when wrltiDg. SALVIA BALL OF FIRE. PROPAGATED from original stock plants— no seuiilint,'s. The most desirable in cultivation. Compared to Bonfire, it is 0 in. less in height, more dense, larger bloom spikes, and two weeks earlier. 2 in., ruaily for shift. Per 100, Sr),00: Per 2.i, $l,.5i.>. Also NEW YELLOW MOTTLED LEAF SALVIA. The yellow is so predominant, that it could well be called the GOLDEN BEDDER SALVIA. Height. 10 to V2 inches, compact and free liow- ering. making it positively the most gorgeous border plant for large beds of Cannas, etc. Placed inside of Ageratum the effect cannot be eiiualled. Price, same as BALL OF FIRE. A sam- ple. 10 Routed (,'uttings. by mail for 2.'j cts. J. H. MYERS, Fairview Greenhouses, Altoona, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. AFEW600DTHIN(iS10DWiNT Dracaena Indivlsa. i and 6 In., tlO.OO and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 In. pots. $2.00 per 100 Asparagus FInmosas, 1 in., $5.00 per 100, ABparag:us Sprengeri, 2 In., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Donble Gen. Grant, Poitevine, Mme. Sallerol, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pots $4.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 In., C2.00 per 100; 3 In., $1.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2H In., $6.00 per 100. COLErS, Verschaflfeltll and Golden Bedder 2 Inch. $2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica, 4 In., in bloom for Easter $10.00 per 100. Gladiolus, blooming bulbs, good cnt flower mixture. 75c. per 100. OroflTsHybridB, fine mix- ture, $1.25 per 100 ; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per IftO. Cigar Plant. Heliotrope, Blue Ageratum. l.einon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Oash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Ardisia Crenulata, 4 in $2.'i.00 Sin 12.50 Boston Ferns, '2 in .S.OO 24 in 4.00 Sin 8.00 Geraniums, Mme. Sallopoi, 2 in 2..^ Impatiens HolstJi, 2^ in 4.00 ■; Sultana, 2 in 2-50 Salmon, '2 in 2.50 Salvia Splendens and Fireballf 2.00 President, 2 in 2.00 Roses,Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4 ft. dormant 10.00 2 to 3 ft 6.00 Dahlias, 10 varieties divided roots 3.50 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICH & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per lOO, Prepaid < Ageratum Gurney, Alternanthera, best red and y.-How, lOc; .S:;(M) p,T IiMin. Fuchsia, "> tint- s.uls, SI lui\ Salvia Bonfire, and Splen- dens, T'.f, Coleus, t;()n(| I,.mMit>, (iOc Seedlings, prepaid, per luu. Cyclamen Giganteum, niixrd. ready to transplant. Sl.'2-^. Aster, Queen of the Market, mixed, 40c, Ageratum Gurney, 2 in . \\v. each. Cash. Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg. Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing- 3000 POTS LILIUM LONGIFLORIIM FOR EASTER lOc per bud and bloom, with good foliage. G. F. NEIPP, AQUEDUCT, BOROUGH OF QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mignonette Machet a in. pots, per lOO, 9!3.00 Per 100 Cuphea Rooted Cuttings 50c., 2 in. pots, $1.50 Double Frg. Petunias " 2.00 JUoou Vines '• 2.00 Sweet Pea8( White and Bed) " 2.00 Stocks IWxd '■ 2.00 AsparH^uR Sprengeri " 1.00 Nelagiiiella l>ei)tioulHta " 2.00 E. I. RAWLIN6S, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Mention the Florlflts* Dzcbanfe wben writing. Philadelphia. News Jottings. The thoughts now uppermost with all aie about Easter. The supply ot cut flowers has begun to decrease, and the indications are that a scarcity of good stoclt will exist next week, until perhaps Thursday or Friday; then some ot this stock will come forth to the light. Again this city has cause to be proud of some of its representatives, who went forth to Boston and con- ciuered. The old, old story about Philadelphia, is now dead forever; probably no city has so manj' young energetic men as we have around here and they will not hide their light: they will be seen and heard more of. The recent announcement about the William Graham Company purchasing the greenhouses at Logan was not put just in its pioper light. The Logan establishment will be run. with the title of the Hugh Graham Company as befoi'e; it is merely a change in the stockholders. The place will be opera- ted entirely as a wholesale establish- ment, separate from the store in this city. A large buyer of Easter stock, who has been around all large eastern es- tablishments, says that Robert Scott & Son of Sharon Hill, near this city, have the best lot of Easter plants he has seen. Charles Mecky, Seventeenth and Erie avenues, has sold the ground which he occupies there, and after Spring- business is over will move his greenhouses out to Pittville which is back toward the city line. Samuel S. Pennock is doing a very large business in Easter plants; he is selling for fou!' prominent growers. The Habermehls are doing a nice business at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel; a luncheon decoration recently used 300 American Beauty roses. The Hugh Graham Company have taken orders for all the Easter plants that two of our large department stores will handle— Wanamaker's and Gimbel's. The Leo Niessen Company have al- ready booked orders for more Easter lilies, cut, than they sold altogether last year. This firm will be strong on American Beauty roses and lilies for Easter. DAVID RUST. RANDOLPH, VT. — Harry Totman has gone to a sanatorium for treat- ment for appendicitis. WICHITA. KAN. — William Me- Cracken, a well known nurseryman, died March 21, 1906, aged SO years. He was a native of Allegheny County, Pa. A widow survives him. 150,000 PANSIES SUPERB STRAIN READY NOW Fine large Fall transplanted Pan- sies, In bud and bloom. A trial order will convince you that these are the best you ever handled. $f.25per 100; $tO,00 per I00( Cash with order LEONARD COUSINS, JR. Concord Junction, Mass. Mention The Flnrists' Exchange when writini:. ANEMON[ JAPONICA (cheap) Strong, Field Grown Plants. 800 Alba $5.00 per 100 450 Queen Charlotte [ «.>.<»<» ■.„.. 350 Lady Ardilawn *'*^-"" "^"^ ISO Rosa Su|>erba J '""O- GEORGE J. KELLER, 723-727 Ml, Hope Avenue, ROCHESTER, N, Y. >[i'iilit.00 10 Var. Aly selection, li in. pots 4.00 Cannas, Alay 1st 5.00 ViiK-a Var. i in. pots 3.00 Alteriiautlieras, May Isl 2.00 Oxalis, Florihunda Rosea 1.50 10 Var. 2 anil tl"^ in. pots Ahp. Piiiinosus, 'Z in. pots Asp. Sprengerl, 3 in. p<»ts Double Petunias, 'Jj^iupois VerhenaH, 3 and 31^ in pots Panr^y Plants, small, 1000-$.2.00 Per 100 $3.00 2.00 2.00 :{.oo 2.00 O A S I JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mpntinn The Florists' I5xchnnKP when wrltlnc. 90c. P6rl00; $8.00 per 1000. AOFR ATI! U, Gurney, Pauline, 2 in. $1.50 per lOO. PARIS DAI8Y. White and Teilow, 2 in.. 2c. HABDT PINKS, field grown, Essex Witch, .Vbbot.sford, Mary Gray,3^c. each. SALVIA, 2 in., 2c. each. COLEUS. G. B . Verachat, 10 others, 2 in., 2cts. .SCOTTII FEKV,2>^ln..6ct«. BliSTON FEKN,3ln..ect8. STKVl.V SERRATA and V.\RIEOATED, ■i in. 2c. .\LTI;BN VNTHKRA.Rpdand Yellow.2ln.2cts. VINCA VARIEGATED. 2 in. 2Lts 31n4cts. QIBENALBX.VNDRA DAISY, 2 in. 3cts. ROOTED CVTTINCS List tielow, per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6 kinds. $1,011. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds, $1.00. AiiKK ATHSI, Pauline, Ourney, White, 60c, FLOWKRINO BKGONIAS. 8 kinds, $1.10. COLEIIS. 10 kinds. (iOo. $5.00 per 1000. P.\RIS DAI.SV, white and yellow, $1.00. ALTERNANTHERA. Red and yellow, 50c.; $4.00 per lono. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SBRRATA and VARIEGATA,75c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, 90c. Cash, or 0. O. D. Direct ail orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chambersburg.Pa. MentlOD The Florists' Eichapgc when writing. Easter Plants Nice Lar^e Healthy Plants in full Bloom EASTER LILIES, 10,-. ,„-r bii.l. Hydrangeas, r^ti- . irn-.. .^l.oo each. Crimson Rambler Roses, .'JOc. to T.'m:. each. Azaleas, i.ii,' , -:„■. arjil .'SI. DO each. Genistas, 'S><-. to 40c. each. Primula Obconica, 8 inch pans, .Wc. each. Geraniums, 4 imh pots, 10c : .5 inch |iots, l.'K-. ca. Spiraea, r»'. and 40c. each. Baby Rambler, in hud and blnom 4 inch, 2.5c. 5 ini-li. :j.'>c. Dnllodils and Narcissus, double nose 3 bulbs in i..)t. ir><-. Tulips, (liiul.le 4 bulbs in pots, l.'ic. Hyacinths, 15c. per pot. Tomato Plants, 4 inch pots, 10c. each: 800 in bud and bloom. F. B. RINB, Lewlsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STOCKYOUWILLALLWANT per doz. 100 lifthy RaiiiblerB.Oin $B.0O Kal'v Ramblere, 6 in 4.00 Baby Ramblers. 4ln 2.50 $20.00 Baby Ramblers, 2M in. LOO 7 00 Crimenu RamblerB, 2 yearold. 3tn 4 ft, 1.50 12.00 Crimson Ramblers. 2 year old. 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Scottl and Piersonl Ferns, 2J^ in., ready to shift 4.00 Hvd. Otakaa and Vlnca Major, 2Jig in., ready to shift 2.60 Vlnca Major, var.. field stock potted 6.00 Caladium Escnlentniii, BOnnd, 5x7 3.50 Caladlum E^cnleEtum. Rinnd. 9x7 .5.00 Clematis Paniciilata, 2 yeate old field grown. 10.00 " " '* from pots 6.00 AmnelopBls Veltchil, pot grown, dormant, loneerowtha 4.00 English Ivy, 3!^ in. lone, vines 6.00 Tritoma Uvaria. stronc fltld roots 4.00 Stokesea Cyanea, fine plants 3.00 60.000 Dormant Canna Roots, best named 2.00 All Colors not named 1.60 10 Best Geraniums, 2!^^ in., ready to shift 2.60 25.000 Shrubs, Vines. Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Mnst be Sold List Free Cash Please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentlon The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing FIHEST DODBLE FETDHIHS An Immeose stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All 5epar8te colors ; nothlniE mixed. Per 100 Petunia eranlum. 3>^lDch 4.00 Woon Vines, Smith's Hyb., 2 inch 2.60 Salvia Spleudens, tall, medium and dwarf 2 inch 2.00 Ivy Geranium. 4 inch, 6.00 3inch 4.00 Ar]uileg:iae, Campanulas. Coreopsis, Gaillardias and Poi>py,21ncb 2,00 Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Double Petunias $1.26 Cu phea, (Cigar Plant) 75 Oazanla Splendens 1.60 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Agreratum, 4 vars 75 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writlug. VERBENAS 60 Varieties Perfectly Healthy 2,000 CLECHOMA Carman Ivy and Double Yellow Nasturtiums, '2i inch pots $'_>.00 per hundred, good stocky strong plants. COHANZIK CARNATION CO. NEW LONDON, CONN. UeatloD Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. n&l I AQ In bloom for Kaster, 5 and 6 inch ! tinui.nd, pots, 350. each. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, f^i"«> *'' '^■ VARIEGATED FUNKIAS, ^.^^.l^ K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N.J. Mention The Florlsta* Bzcbange when writing. Rooted cuttings (our selection) 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000 Plants " " $2.50 per 100 ;$20.00 per 1000 ^^A ^Kl A ^I^KIO CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS free from disease Crisis, best new commercial scarlet. J-ady Bountiful, beet new white. Cardinal, new scarlet. Price $1.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Knchantress, Lawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Fatten, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercup, Gov. Koosevelt, Prosperity. Price $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Queen Louise, B. A. Nelsoi*, Dorothy, Kthel Crocker, ^Vm. Scott, Joost, Flora Hill, Eldorado, Portia, Mermaid. Price, $1.60 per 100 ; $12.00 per lOtO. bWt coleus for bedding VEBSCHAFFELTII, GOLDEN BEDDBR, FIREBRAND, GI.IICK ACF. Fine rooted cuttings, -5c. per 100, $6.00 per lOCO. J. L. DILLON, lloomsburg, Pa. Mention the FLorlsta* Exchange when writing. 452 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED Di 1888 A IWe/'kly Mediiun of IntCTChanSe for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New Tork Post omce as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK. Telephone 3765 John. 1^ t WW ¥V/nr\. CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La Salle Avenue. ILLCrSTRATIONS. OUR READERS' VIEWS \^WboIeson2e discussions on subjects that Interest. Con- tributions to tbls column are always welcome. — Ed.] The Government Seed Shop. Editor Florists' Exchange: Your issue of March 24 is before me, and I also have had a glimpse of the matter contained in the SO 0-page report referred to by X. Y. Z. Why Profes.sor B. T. Galloway should show such contempt for the seed trade is something I cannot understand: as while I have only met the gentleman once or twice I have all along understood that he, with many others in the Department, was heartily co-oporating with us in our efforts to bring stocks to the highest possible standards. In my opinion Professor Galloway in his testimony has either intentionally or unintentionally cast so many slurs and made such misleading statements about the seed trade, that it will take years to eradi- Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper ^ cate same from the minds of Kepresentatives and can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on Senators. application, YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New Tork. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half inch, 75c.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-inch $1.25. special positions extra. Send for Rate Card, show- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 26c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Department of Plant Registration. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J., submits for registration the following sweet peas: Mrs. Wm. Sim. seedling from Christmas White X Mr. Wild (ex- hibited in Boston as No. 81), color, salmon-orange; Mrs. T. J. Dolansky. seedling from Enchantress (ex- hibited in Boston as No. 96), color, silvery pink. Samuel J. Trepess. Glen Cove, L. I., N. Y., sub- mits for registration the following carnations: Max- welton, seedling of 1903 (Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson X Enchantress), flower white, 3M inches across, slight- ly fringed; stem stiff, 26 inches long; very free with good calyx. Caroline Whitney, seedling of 1905 (Lady Bountiful X Enchantress) ; flowers white, fringed, 3% inches in diameter; stem IS to 20 inches; wiry, good calyx, also good grower. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. newer varieties (novelties) were in fairly good sup- ply and they purchased what they wanted for "our stock seed" and gave away thousands of packets of the variety, thus depriving the seedsmen of their just profits. What has built up the seed trade of America but the efforts of the seedsmen? Let me tell Professor Galloway emphatically that the seed industry in the United States has been made what it is by hard, earnest, careful work on the part of the seedsmen, seed growers and plant breeders, and by methods of their own. Is the .seed trade to be respected as are other lines of business, or are we to calmly submit to such a tirade of abuse as is given in Professor Galloway's testimony? That Is the question! HOWARD M. EARL. Philadelphia. S. A. F. O. H. Outdoor Show at Dayton. Considerable interest is being manifested in the outdoor exhibition to.be held in connection with the annual convention of the S. A. F. O. H. at Dayton. O., in August next. The opportunity afforded the trade to be represented in this display is one that should not be thrown away. Indications point to the largest gathering in the history of the society; and the fact should not be lost sight of that the majority of those who will be in attendance are all buyers of the class of stock of which the outdoor exhibit will consist. The craft in Dayton have already interested the local municipal authorities in the matter in the way of securing water and other facilities, and the prospects are for a show worthy of the occasion. As the time Is short, send in at once your applica- tions for space to Secretary William J. Stewart, Boston, who will furnish all the information on the subject you may desire. What Western Advertisers Say. J. D. Thompson, head of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Joliet, HI., says: "There is no better advertising medium than the Florists' Ex- change." W. J. & M. .S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., write us as follows: "You send us more orders than we can fill." Each of these advertiser,s uses the columns of all of our contemporaries. They know the service that each paper renders them. They have given these testimonials unsolicited. They are well known, reli- able firms and their word is entitled to great weight, and It but bears out our claim that "Adverti.slng in The Florists' Exchange PAYS. There is nothing that's published that excels it for you," I have the utmost respect for the Department of Agriculture, but not for one moment do I think that the seedsmen and seed growers should submit to the terrific plastering of foul smelling mud that has been applied by Professor Galloway. Professor Galloway's testimony is similar in some respects to newspaper reports published recently ex- plainii g why the Russian generals should have erred so in their judgment and lack of knowledge of effec- tive military tactics in the war between Russia and Japan. X. Y. Z. says "twaddle," — I say rot, and perhaps should have used a big D as a prefix. There is no business in the United States to which is given more thought care and attenticm than the seed business; no calling more honorable. I say this after a brief experience of nineteen years, In which I think I have visited all the important seed- producing localities in the world. Each year the seedsmen spend thousands of dol- lars in visiting and inspecting crops, maintaining trial grounds, and in critically testing for vitality all seeds sold by them. The seedsmen of the United States have through their own industry located the best seed-producing sections; tlic Department ha.s not clone this. The expert seedsmen connected with the department have in nearly all instances received their training in the seed trade which Professor Galloway seems now so inclined to slur. What is the foundation of a successful seed busi- ness if it is not reputation? If the seed trade of the United States expended their surplus cash for the purchase of blending machinery, polishers, etc, as stated by Professor Galloway, would it be possible for them to even "eke out an existence" let alone make a living? This letter is not inspired by any motive other than a desire on my part to defend the business pro- fession which I decided nineteen years ago was to bi- my life work. Some may think I iiave an axe tt_) grind, but such is not the case; for as is well known in the trade I am employed by a house in which in- dividuality reigns supreme and I have no fetters whatever to bother me. The Department of Agriculture is undoubtedly doing good work, but when a man of Professor Gal- loway's standing testifies to such "rot," there Is an inipression created in the minds of those engaged in the seed business that all along our respect and hearty co-operation have been unappreciated. What has the Department done that warrants Pro- fessor Galloway's statements? It has for the past several years robbed the seed trade of what should have been their legitimate profits. How so? In this respect: All those interested in the seed trade are forever on the alert for novelties (new and dis- tinct flowers, vegetables and forage plants) and, as a rule, price is no object it the variety really is dis- tinct and has merit. A good price is paid for a novelty, and in course of time the Department's attention is attracted to it: and then a few pounds, or bushels, are purchased from the introducers and, as Professor Galloway says, "In the first place a considerable portion of the seed is grown for us out of what we call our own stock seed." This purchase constitutes "our own stock seed." The Department has not for years to my knowledge, outside of a few varieties of field seeds, included in the free seed dis- tribution any variety that was not originally intro- duced by some hotise in the trade. I am casting no insinuations whatever on the ex- perts connected with the Department, many of whom I personally know, and also know that there are in no other line men who perform their work more conscientiously. Let me ask why Professor Galloway thinks (as he ttndoubtedly does' from his testimony) the seed busi- ness .should be handled entirely Ijy the Department of Agriculture? Look at any catalogue issued in the trade and tell me what advance would have been made in horticulture had it not been for such men as Peter Henderson, Gregory, C. L. Allen, C. N. Keeney, A. W. Livingston, B. K. Bliss, Landreth, Morse and a host of others? Did the Department give these men full credit for their work and allow them to be justly compensated for their unceasing labors? No! The Department waited until the The Fancy Carnation. Editor Florists' Exchange: Probably we are running a little too much to the "fancy" carnation. Fancy carnations have to bring fancy prices to be remunerative. The poptilarity of the carnation lies in the fact that it is the people's flower, the flower of the masses, and when the price goes beyond the reach of the pocketbook of the ma.sses, the carnation is going to lose caste. The New York Florists' Club, a little over a year ago, visited an extensive carnation growing estab- lishment owned by one of the mo.st enthusiastic and successful carnation raisers in the world. After walking through house after hou.se of fancy carna- tions (and they were indeed fancy) the owner in- formed the club in expres.sed terms, that there was "nothing in it," and, that if it were not for the fact that he was born with a "silver spoon in his mouth," he could not make it go. Such being the case, of what use would that little affidavit be relating to the returns per square foot. The judges would have to see both sides of the ledger. A lot more such thoughts occur to the man who listens; and after all some one has got to listen. One speaker asserted that all fancy carnations reciuired special treatment, while the trade papers that .same week advertised a carnation said to be the fanciest of the fancy whicli required no special treatment! What are we going to do about it? JOHN BIRNIE. [The foregoing was inadvertently omitted from Mr. Birnie's letter appearing in last week's issue. — ED.] STOCKHOLM'S MANY FLOWER SHOPS. — A special characteristic of the Swedish women of all classes is their love of flowers. In proportion to its size and the number of its inhabitants, Stockholm has more flower shops than any other town in Eu- rope.— London T,ady. 0 [ (BUtmvy \ WiUlam J. Livingston. William J. Livingston dit.-d at his home in Colum- bus, O., March 2 5. Mr. Livingston was the last surviving brother of A. W. Livingston, the founder of the Livingston Seed Company, He was 75 years of age. Andrew Nixon. Andrew Nixon, a florist, for many years in busi- ness on upper Fulton street and an old resident of the Bedford section, Brooklyn, N. Y., died Friday, March 30, at his home, 47 Madison street, of pneu- monia. He was sick for three weeks. He was born in Ireland October 11, 1S63. He was a Republican, a member of St. Luke's P. E. Church and one of the old members of the Chosen Few of the Loyal Orange Legion. John Ferguson. John Ferguson, aged 75, superintendent of the Highwood Cemetery, Alleghen.v, Pa., for the past 30 years, died this week at his residence in Brighton road after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Fergu- son was born near Glasgow, Scotland, emigrating to America when a young man. He settled in Alle- gheny City, where he had since resided and enjoyed a wider circle of acquaintances than probably any other resident of tlie city. He was a member of the McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church, Allegheny. Three sons and one daughter survive him. Charles Dannacher. Charles Dannacher, florist, Davenport, la., died on March 23. 1906. Five years ago he received a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recov- ered, but the immediate cause of death was dropsy, which he contracted a little over a year ago. He was 57 years of age. Mr. D&nnaoher was a Frenchman by birth. He served through the Franco-Prussian war, being wounded in one of the engagements of that con- flict. He came to America in 1873, first locating at Clinton, la.; three years later he went to Davenport. The deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew him, A widow, son and daughter survive him. April 7, 1906 The HloH^ts' Exchange 453 REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— The cut flower busi- ness on Monday was a little more active than had been the rule during the week previous, and flowers of all kinds cleared out fairly well on that day. As the week advanced, however, it was seen that the little spurt of Monday was only temporary for, although crops are not exceedingly heavy, there is more than enough stock to go around, and prices show no signs of advancement. Of course, this Is not unusual for the week or two preceding Easter. The retail men are so busy with their plant business that cut flowers for the time being seem to be but a secondary consideration. Much speculation is rife as to what the Easter prices will be. but no one can foreast weather conditions or prob- able demands, and the only way to get an idea of coming Easter prices is to look up the records for last year and see what they were at that time. Easter values are always about the same. It seems, though, at this moment, that lilies are to make a somewhat better average than they did last year. The supply of good blooms will, no doubt, be smaller than one year ago, and we should not be surprised if the average on lilies would be 2 cents higher per bloom than was ■ obtained for Easter 1905. Going back to the present values 25 cents each is the outside figure on the very best American Beauty, while Bride and Bridesmaid are ranging from 6c. each for the best down to $1 per 100 for the shortest grades. Of red roses there does not seem to be much of a supply just now, though Ulrich Brun- ner are coming in in heavier quantities, and so far they are making slightly better averages than the best American Beauty. Carnations are holding their prices very well, considering the state of the market; and violets are making some- what better averages than they did the week previous. The best lilies are bringing 12c. each, although the quality of^the general crop at present is so variable that many are disposed of at 75c. per dozen. Sweet peas of the lighter colors sell out more readily at this time of the year than do the purple and other dark- colored varieties. Bulbous stock of all descriptions is still plentiful, and prices can hardly be called of a fixed nature. Smilax and asparagus move fairly well, as also does adiantum fern of the several varieties. CHICAGO. — The market, though somewhat uncertain, is unquestionably in a stronger position than it was seven days ago. April opened witli Spring- like weather and we hope the month may offer a better record than its prede- cessor, which according to the report of the weather bureau, gave Chicago twenty-nine cloudy days out of thirty- one. Prices have changed but little, with the exception of those on roses, which flowers on occasions have been in over supply, especially in Bride and Bridesmaid. American Beauty, though at the same price, is much better in quality, which remark may also be ap- plied to Richmond, which is now reach- ing this market in excellent form. Gi-eens are still in good demand, and if of good quality are readily assimi- lated, first quality smilax being looked for at ISc. and even 20c. per string. Tulips, narcissi and lilies are all on the balance where supply and demand are always happy to meet. W. K. D. BOSTON. — Trade has been fairly good the past week. Nothing of importance has happened to create any extra de- mand, but there has been a continued call for almost all kinds of material, consequently several sorts have short- ened up considerably. There is a bright outlook, too, for Easter trade. Plants were perhaps never better than this season, and the same may be said of cut flowers, for such rose blooms were never before seen in this market as those now being brought in of such choice varieties as Mme. Abel Chatenay, Richmond, Wellesley and Killarney. American Beauty have , greatly im- proved in quality, but they do not bring the prices of two weeks ago. Four dol- lars per dozen is now considered top figure for the best grades. All other roses sell at from $1 to $8 or $10 per 100, except some of the fancy varieties above mentioned. Carnations are not so plentiful. The quality is good and prices for the best grades are %2 and $3, while fancies bring $4. Lilies are of good quality at $1 and $1.50 per dozen; callas bring $1 and $1.2.5 a dozen. Bulbous stock sells slowly; in fact some days it is a drug. Stocks in various colors are plentiful, but sell slowly at from 15c. to 50c. per bunch. Mignonette brings $2. Snap- dragons are good and quite plentiful. Sweet peas are fine; and lily of the valley lias a steady demand. Violets are plentiful, although they have short- ened up considerably from two weeks ago. J. W. D. MINNEAPOLIS.— All dealers report good business the past week. Stock of all kinds is in abundance. The fine weather is forcing the Easter stock in bloom and considerable of it is being run in cool houses. From present pros- pects we are to have an abundance of stock, and the most of it of the best (luality. Baby Rambler roses are grown in large numbers, and with the most of the dealers in cool houses — very nearly as cool as houses in which car- nations are grown. One grower has about 1.000 plants grown with carna- tions; the consequence is the fiowers are a great deal more compact, also of a much better color. Instead of being a light red. they are a rich dark red. Harrisii lilies are not grown as exten- sively as they have been on account of the diseased bulbs; growers in this sec- tion seem to prefer the longifiorum. which it appears give a much better flower, both in looks and shape, being also much better keepers. Every one has more roses and carnations than can Pittsburg. News Items. Trade conditions have not changed to any extent— ^rather .slow with plenty of good stock coming in. Prices are uncertain. Carnations have been of- fered at low rates, roses are also rea- sonable. Lilies hold up to 15c. and the prospects for Easter as to the home crop look rather slim. Callas are plen- tiful, and at half the price of Har- risii. The seed trade is lively, especially the retail branch of it. The weather is at last favorable for the plant trade; most of the market stands are now occupied by the growers, and stock is selling fairly well at good prices. John Bader of Allegheny and Mr. Koerbel of Jeanette spent several days in the East looking up stock for the Easter trade. Some fine General MacArthur roses were handled by E. C. Ludwig the past w-eek and were much admired by his customers. J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati spent a few days in town, showing samples of fine Easter stock of plants; he placed several nice orders. W. P. Craig, and J. Goudy representing Henry A. Dreer, both of Philadelphia, were also in town taking orders for plants, etc. It is a good thing- for the growers the finest quality, and the whole cut from the houses for the two weeks be- fore Easter is estimated to outrival anything ever before seen in this line. At a meeting of the Retailers' Asso- ciation last week five new members were elected making a total of 76. Several matters tending to the ad- vancement of the interests of the asso- ciation were discussed, and it was voted that injudicious donations under the guise of charity, having been a burden on individual dealers, be discontinued. The decision is intended to cover that parasite which is evident wherever there is a retail flower store and the proprietor is asked to contribute to a fair, a concert, or a circular, in the form of advertising, twice as much as he receives, in profit, during the year. The funeral of Sheriff Barrett, which occurred on Saturday last, w^as the oc- casion of one of the most extensive collections of design w-ork ever brought together in this city. The pieces were largely of the massive order, representing a g?-eat many orders, business organizations, and political associations with which the late sheriff was affiliated. P. J. Hauswirth suffered, for him, the unusual experience of being con- fined to his bed for three days last week, but finally turned up smiling and pleasant as ever. IWIBIIi'ftTjiUTrT" m^-^ .^..^^ t^^ ■ liiMiiiiiiiWawife^ r^'T X'' ' ■ li'^ .:2:r:Mk» -i:>-r-J^':^'Z. ::^M »«^^# «^^ ^.^X* >V'''^.. -'^M 1 ^ j'? ^^. i r^**?^'^ v;^^V 3L'' *^ ^ ^-'' 4 <- ^fk * -% f : *" t • 9 ,' ■■«. ^'' ■* » " ^^^^^^Bx.. "^(^^ ■* ^. ^s^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^ tfiM^^K ■■■ Boston Gardeners and Florists" Club on an Outing Hi Waverly, Mass. Photo by David Lumsden. be disposed of. Any variety of carna- tion of the best stock can be bought for 2c. and 3c. Funeral work has been quite heavy. PAUL.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Trade is still unsatisfactory, and not equal to the business at this time last year. Re- ceipts for March were also materially lighter with the store men. That the severe weather last month is accounta- ble may be ascertained by reading the trade reports from over the country, which, almost without exception, verify the local conditions. The supply of bulbous stock has fallen off considera- bly, which has caused other lines to become more active. Harrisii lilies are plentiful, but move well at $12.50 per 100. Callas bring $7.50 to $12.50 per 100; $3 to $4 a dozen is obtained for them at retail. Carnations are off crop with the home growers. Many are being shipped in ; $3.50 per 100 is the top price for fan- cies. Medium grades bring $2.50 to $3; common $1.50 to $2 per 100. Michigan single violets are much used here at 50c. per 100. Home-grown Ma- rie Louise sell at 60c. per 100. The rose market is weigh tel down with a supply that is difiicult to dis- pose of. Regular shippers to commis- sion houses fare moderately well, but those who do not are unable to dispose of their cut. Select Bride and Brides- maid are selling at $6 to $8 per 100. Long-stemmed Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria bring $8 per 100; medium, %i to $5 per 100, and shorts. $2.50 per 100. A few La France sell at $5 to $8 per 100. American Beauty are much improved in quality; $5 to $40 per 100 is obtained for them. Plant trade is holding up well. Well-* grown, medium-priced plants are sold as soon as they are brought to the market. I. B. CINCINNATI. —Business has been curtailed somewhat on account of Lent and the Wintry weather, but, withal, we have no reason to complain. Stock has been plentiful, too much so, through this month; but bulbous flowers and soft, mushy carnations w^ere all that suffered. Really good carnations have been in active demand all the time, sel- ling at fair prices — 3c. and 3c. E. G. G. that Winter is over^ as the price of coal w^as raised considerably the past month or two. The United States Window Glass Manufacturers Association held a meeting in Pittsburg last week. The principal object of calling the meeting was to stiffen prices. The demand for window glass has been rather heavy owing to the extensive building opera- tions made possible by the open Win- ter. A little over a week ago the job- bers advanced prices. Several of our growers who contemplate erecting greenhouses this season bought their glass before the advance. Next week the annual Easter show in the Schenlej' Park conservatories will be ready for the public, and fore- man J. Jones promises the best ex- hibition ever seen. E. C. REINEMAN. Chicago. The Week's News. The consensus of opinion of the wholesale handlers of flowers, plants and supplies in this market is, that at the present w^riting, which is ten days prior to the great annual floral event. the outlook for business both from local and shipping sources was never before more favorable, and what is an equally satisfactory factor the pros- pect of an ample supply of stock of ex- cellent quality could not be better. From every point of view it appears to be all that the most optimistic could wish for. As usual, much depends on the weather over w^hich we have no control, but if Fate is favorable the Easter of 1906 bids fair to out- distance its predecessors. Next Thursday evening the Florists' Club will meet at Handel Hall. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a few yard long stem Liberty roses from three houses which were carried at a temperature of 30 degrees through January and February. Five and six to the plant give many thousands of Friedman had the floral work for Carson, Pirie Scott & Company in connection with their Spring opening. The work was very highly spoken of. Joe Curran, one of the best known of Chicago's retailers, has separated from his old stand at Friedman's. The Chicago Rose Company is now- supplying the market with an excel- lent shipment of fancy ferns, having contracted for a million, w^hich are ar- riving in one hundred thousand lots. On Monday of this week a car load of boxwood, specimen plants and hardy stock, from Holland was received. A. L. Randall Company report a very satisfactory pre-Easter demand for the new line of supplies recently introduced, and, under the manage- ment of Miss Tonner, who for a num- ber of years has been closely allied with the supply business in Chicago, see every evidence of future success. Miss Tonner leaves in June for a trip through the essential points of Europe to select the novelties and supplies for next year. E. F. Winterson Company is hand- ling 2.000 Easter plants, of especially fine grade, having been selected by a member of the house. The firm's orders for cut flowers, supplies, and plants will be attended to with the cus- tomary good care to which the cus- tomers of this concern are accus- tomed. Out in Bowmanville the old houses at the J. H. Budlong plant are torn down, and it is expected that the new ones will be erected and planted by the first of June. On Friday of last week the J. B. Deamud Company reported the largest shipping day outside of holiday times in the history of the concern. Next Wednesday evening. April 11. Professor A. C. Heal, will deliver a lecture at 104 Randolph street at 8:30, on "Carnation Diseases." All are in- vited. WILLIAM K. WOOD. 454 The Florists' Exchange Spring Show Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Tlie Spring show of the PennsylvaniLi Horticultural Soeietv, opened at Philadelphia on Tuesday. March 27. 1906. and was quite a success, the exhibits being rather above the usual standard, and were all from the coun- try estates of the prominent people around this city. The center of the hall contained the decorative display hv the William Graham Company. In the center of this they had a large latania surrounded with flowering plants. In a circle around this at a distance of five feet ■ were rustic pedestals. In it were arranged lilies, aza- leas and spirieas. Above this were small candelabra, of various colored electric lights, which were draped with asparagus. All around this display in the center of the hall were grouped the large azaleas which were one of the chief features of the show. The exhibits of Mr. C. B. Newbold, Samuel Batchelor, gardener, in this class were very e;ood, one plant of a parti-colored varie- ty stood about 50 inches above the tub. and measured 5 feet through. Another of this party's exhibits was Aza- lea rosamunda; it measured five and a half feet in dia- meter and was very well flowered; the lower flowers covering half of the tub. This same exhibitor took first for three azaleas, the plants ranging from three and a half to four feet in diameter. They were: Byond Gand- brigge. Superba, Liebig and Francois de V«is. In the groups of ornamental foliage, consisting of twelve specimens, Mr. James W. Paul, Jr.. Joseph Hur- ley, gardener, took first. Amimg the specimens were: Caroyta urens; Pandanus Sanderii; Phyllotaenium Lin- denii magnifica; Araucaria Bidwelli; Phcenix rubi- cola; Draca^ua Sanderii and Dracaena Godseffiana. Mr. John W. Pepper. William Robertson, gardener, took sec- ond prize for ornamental foliage plants. Among his specimens were: Kentia Belmoreana; Maranta rosea lineata; Croton Dayspring; Dieffenbachia Bausei; Pan- dnus Snderii; Dieffenbachia splendens; Maranta Por- teana and Ficus pandurata. The classes for Marguerites brought out a very strong competition, most of the plants were in ten and twelve inch pots and measured from four and a half to five and a half feet in diameter. Mr. John W. Pepper was first in this class, and Mr. C. B. Newbold, second. For three plants of rhododendrons. Mrs. R. J. C. Walker. John McCleary, gardener, took first. The ex- tiibits consisted of well grown plants, and pink, flesh colored and white varieties. Tlie new Marguerite, Queen Alexandra, for the prizes offered by Henry A. Dreer, were keenly competed for, Mr. John W. Pepper being first and Mr. James W. Paul, »Jr., second. This plant was much admired, and will be grown around here largely the next season. The classes for Primula obconica were very well filled. These plants are always a good feature at this show. In the eiglit-inch pot class. Mr. C. B. Newbold took first with three plants, of a light pink color. Mr. John W. Pepper, being second with three plants of light pink, and three of the darker type. In the six-inch class, Mr. Samuel T. Bodine, A. G. Williams, gardener, took first. In his six plants, he had five different shades of color, pure white; flesh color and dark pink. One of the plants had a distinctive shade and tinge of lavender. Mr. Edgar T. Scott, Arthur Mallon, Jr., g^ardener. staged an exhibit, (not for competition) of ixias and Ten-week stocks. These were well done and greatly ad- mired. In the geranium classes for plants in eight-inch pots, Mr. C. B. Newbold took first, with an exceptionally Well grown lot of plants, running about twenty-eight to thirty inches in diameter, and consisting of the follow- ing varieties; Benjamin Constance; Cerise, Royal Os- borne. Cyclops. Andrew Lang and Raphael. Mr. John W. Pepper, was a very close second. His varieties were: Gertrude Pearson, Andrew Lang, J. M. Hay, L'Aube, a pure white, Milfield Rival. This variety has a very large flower and truss and is of a magenta tjpe: and the Chaucer; this variety also has a very large flower, be- ing deep pink in color, and a large truss. The same exhibitors took flrst and second, in the order given, in the open class for geraniums, the plants being in ten and twelve-inch pots. The varieties were about the same as those previously mentioned, with the ex- ception of Niobe. Ayesha and Mme. Charles Molin. This variety is a dark leaved one. with salmon flowers. Cineraria stellata, as usual, formed quite a feature of the exhibits; some well grown plants were staged, some of them being four to flve feet through. The possibili- ties in these plants are great, and the exhibitors could gain much more effect by a little training and staking of their plants. In the class for six plants, Mr. C. B. Newbold. took first, th-e colors being white, light and dark blue, lavender and purple. For a pair of specimen palms. Mr. C. B. Newbold took first, with a well grown pair of Caroyta urens. For a specimen palm, Mr. James W. Paul. Jr.. was first, with a fine specimen of rhapis, probably the finest ever seen at our shows. It stood eight feet from the top of tub. and was about six feet through. For specimen orna- mental foliage plants. Mr. Edward A. Schmidt, John Hobson, gardener, was first, with a good specimen of Croton faciata, Mr. John W. Pepper being second, with a plant of Anthurium crystallinuin. Among the newer plants, we noticed a specimen of a new bougainvillea. exhibited by Mr. C. B. Newbold ; they did not have the name of this variety. It came from the Chelsea nurseries of James Veitch & Sons, and is of brick red color. It was the center of admiration at the opening of the show, and will prove quite an ac- quisition to our flowering plants. The flowers are lar- ger than those of the Sandereana type. (7V) be vdittiiivfil.) Since that time we have had several notable ad- ditions to the list of Easter plants. I think the Crimson Rambler may be mentioned as the most im- portant; it is still a very valuable plant. The much heralded Baby Rambler while very valuable as a bedding rose is not so good for Easter purposes, especially in large specimens. Dorothy Perkins, the pink Rambler, is fine, and has come to stay. In the .same class may be mentioned several of Mr. Walsh's new hybrid climbers, particularly Lady Gay, which is a superb thing. A German rose called Leucht- stern. a single pink with rings of white inside and the center yellow, which I saw in New York the other day impressed me very favorably; the foliage was fine and the blooms pretty and abundant, and it seemed to be a good keeper, not easily shaken off. A few other varieties of roses are fine for Easter; chief of these are Magna Charta and Mrs. John Laing. Fran Karl Druschki promises to be a good white, although it has hardly had a fair trial yet. In the spiraeas we have had several improved varieties, the best one, all things considered is Glad- stone. Bougainvillea Sanderiana is another very valuable Easter plant, and if the wood is properly ripened will flower most profusely in all sizes of plants from those in four-inch pots, suitable for basket work, up to very large specimens. Cineraria Ktellata, of the improved compact growing, fine colored varieties, is a very showy plant but still cap- able of much further improvement by careful selec- tion of seed from those varieties most suitable for store use. A plant which T have not seen with the Philadel- phia growers, but which is well done in New York Easter Plants. *^ {Rpad before' the FJorists' Club of PbiladeJpbia by Robert Craig, April 3, lOOO.'^ On April 9. 1888, just eighteen years ago, I read a paper before this club in which I alluded, to the Raster plant trade as having become the most im- portant of the whole year. I recited the fact that there had been a great advance in the number of plants grown as well as in the increased variety from ihe time, only a few years back, when callas, ger- aniums, mignonette, violets, etc.. were the chief sta- ples. In that year. 1888, I mention L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum. Hydrangeas otaksa and Thomas Hogg, azaleas, deutzias, genistas, Astilbe japonica and hy- brid roses as the chief staples. All of these are still grown, only in larger numbers, and the general cul- ture is better; finer specimens are grown. Harry O. May Treasurer A. R.. S. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY Continuation of Proceedings. Robert Simpson. President-Elect. The president-elect of the American Rose Society, Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. whose portrait appeared in last week's issue, was born in 1862 near Pocklington. Yorkshire, England. He received his education in the public schools, and at the age of 16 was apprenticed to a local florist and nurseryman, in whose establishment he obtained a general know- ledge of plant growing. Later Mr. Simpson went as greenhouse assistant to William Link, gardener to Lord Herries of Everingham Park. Yorkshire, whose daughter, then a girl of four or five years, was recently married to the Duke of Norfolk.' In 1884 Mr. Simpson came to this country, first finding employment with the firm of Miller & Hunt. Chicago, growers of plants for the catalogue trade, but now out of existence. In 1885 he took a posi- titin at the McCormick houses. Lake Forest, 111., then probably the largest place devoted to growing roses for cut blooms in the West, having then 25,000 feet glass, and the business has grown since that time. In 1886 Mr. Simpson took charge of the Charles F. Evans greenhouse establishment. Philadelphia, Pa., more or less famous at that time as the intro- ducer of the William Francis Bennett rose, also Her Majesty; he propagated and put on the market Meteor, Mrs. John Laing, and Puritan roses, the latter chiefly by grafting. Mr. Simpson discovered at that time the advantage derived by grafting such \ arieties as Bride (then new) and Catherine Mermet. as seen in increased vigor and floriferousness. He experimented further and adopted the method a few years later for such sorts as Bridesmaid, Golden (jate, etc. In 1900 he took a position as superinten- dent of the Ernst Asmus place at West Hoboken, N. J., where he spent four years, subsequently taking charge of A. N. Pierson's establishment at Crom- well, Conn. Four years later Mr. Simpson went to England, intending to go into the rose-growing busi- ness there, but after getting out plans of houses, etc., he concluded to return to the United States. Shortly afterward he purchased greenhouses at Clif- ton, N. J., from Thomas Young, Jr., and at present has 50.000 feet glass in roses, w'ith 30,000 additional feet to be erected this Spring. He has made spe- cialties of varieties not generally grown — this year Golden Gate. Uncle John. Mme. Abel Chatenay, Rich- mond, Enchanter and Killarney. Mr. Simpson, like his predecessor in office, Alex. Montgomery, is a modest, unassuming man, more a believer in work than words. He has contributed many very practical and helpful articles on his specialty to the trade papers, as well as at con- ventions of the S. A. F., of which he is a member, being also affiliated with the New Y(n-k Florists' Club. is the boronia, which bears its globular pink-pur- plish pretty flowers in great profusion. Another plant worthy of culture is the Lilium lancifolium rubrum and album, valuable either for cutting or as pot plants; they are easily obtainable at Easter from cold storage bulbs. Another plant deserving of cul- ture is the Deutzia Lemoinei, which was tried and discarded several years ago by several of our grow- ers as inferior to- Deutzia gracilis, but which has now proved to be valuable by several growers, particu- larly as to the durability of its flowers, which do not drop as easily as those of Deutzia gracilis; the chief point in the culture being the lifting by first of Au- gust or before, so as to have the pots full of new roots before cold weather. This method is necessary also with D. gracilis. There has been introduced to this country this year a valuable new azalea named Julius Roehrs; this will undoubtedly become a leading standard variety; it is of the same general character as Mad- ame VanderCruyssen but of a richer, brighter, color. A good novelty this year is Marguerite, Queen Alexandra; an excellent pot plant. Rhododendrons are now largely grown, the best new one that has come to my notice is commonly known as Red Camille de Rohan. As we have had from time to time valuable addi- tions to the list of Easter plants, so we may continue to expect them. We are promised a new pink spiraea for next year of a lovely shade of color for the stock of which one thousand pounds is reported to have been refused. Both Veitch & Sons and Sander & Son made that offer. The growing of plants for Easter involves much extra work in the moving from house to house as the weather changes so as to have everything "just right" at the one time, the compensation for this extra work being that there is generally a demand for all good plants at a fair price. Treasurer Harry O. May. Harr> O. May, who was re-elected treasurer of the American Rose Society at Boston, is the son of the veteran rosarian, John N. May, of Summit, N. J., and may be said to have been born among the roses. He received his practical training under his father, and in the establishments of Messrs. E. G. Hill Company and the Storrs & Harri.son Com- pany, and is now manager of the Summit plant. He has inherited his father's energy and progress- iveness. and is much interested in the welfare of the Rose Society, of which he has proven a most acceptable officer. Soluble Fertilizers. By Dcdley M. Pray, of Eastern Cheraieal Company, Boston, Ma.ss. About three quarters of a century ago a great deal of the mystery of chemistry was cleared away by the discovery that a certain chemical substance (urea) could be made in the chemist's laboratory. Up to that time it had been supposed that this and similar substances could be made in one way only, by ob- scure processes within the living animal. The fact that such substances could be made from dead things, as it were, and yet be an exact counterpart of those eliminated from living animals caused a profound revolution of thought. Since that time much progress has been made that to-day we all but make living things from inanimate matter by "chemicals" if you will. Lessons of Water Culture. It seems to me that a similar ofHce for horticul- ture has been performed by those who tifty years ago first brought plants to maturity without soil, by the so-called "water-culture." In this method, after the seed was sprouted and when it had a few roots it was supported upright by a split corlj or convenient holder over water into which its roots hung, which contains minute amounts of plant food In solution. In this way buckwheat, corn, and oats were brought to maturity. This method of growing plants eliminates the soil, thus simplifjmjg the whole question of essential and non-essential root foods In April The Plorists' Oxohange 455 plant life. The essentials are found to be seven elementary substances; Nitrogen, phosphorous, pot- ash, lime, chlorine, iron and sulphur, and the non- essential are: Soda, magnesium, silica and many others. Of the essentials only nitrogen, potash, phosphorous and lime need concern us, as there is usually enough of chlorine, iron and sulphur in most soils. , Lime is found in sufficient amounts in many soils, \ but is sometimes added to sweeten the soils, i. e., to correct acidity, which may be caused by excessive moisture or acid fertilizers. As a matter of fact we are concerned mainly with the three remaining essentials of plant life, absorbed through the roots; Nitrogen, phosphorus and potash, for these are needed in large amounts and must be supplied con- tinuously to the plant. A fertilizer having these three ingredients is termed "complete." Not only have these facts been learned from "water-culture." but that also extremely small amounts of food, even two parts in one thousand, will abundantly sustain active life. To bear this out we could mention orchids which are fed daily with very dilute solutions whenever watered, and occa- sionally with a complete soluble fertilizer called "Cookson's Formula" from its originator. This chemical has demonstrated its value for years, and is commonly used one part in ten thousand parts of water: Note the extreme dilution. Sources of Nitrogen. As a source of nitrogen, blood, tankage, guano, all sorts of animal manures, and various commercial fertilizers are used. Soluble sources, nitrate of soda, liquid ammonia, and ammonium salts, as ammonium sulphate. For rose culture stable or cow manure is often used, and sometimes nitrate of soda, of which we shall speak later. Green manuring is sometimes used. Phosphates. For phosphates the animal manures are largely used, also bone, whose phosphate of lime is vt-ry slowly given up; in fact, even bone-meal requires years to obtain its full value. Super-phosphates are much used out-of-doors, but not much under glass, and not being soluble are not adapted to use in watering. None of the above mentioned is soluble or at once available. In certain stages of plant life the energy of the plant seems directed into the channels of blossoms rather thaa foliage. At this tirne phos- phates and potash are demanded much more than nitrogen. The chemical phosphate of potash has fifty per cent, phosphoric acid and thirty-three per cent, of potash, and dissolves in water. Such feed- ing should give the needed incentive for blooming, and support well the bloom. Potash. For potash we have the animal manures from which it can be obtained quite easily, and wood ashes. As chemicals there are the sulphate,, muriate and carbonate. These chemicals are used out-of- doors mostly, but Indoors there are often serious objections to their use. The Dawson Rose at Twin Oaks, Wa shington, D. C. Commercial Fertilizers. About a generation ago commercial fertilizers came into use. They were more portable and dur- able than animal manures, and answer for farming, composed of insoluble materials, as blood, ground or dissolved bone, tankage, and usually with some cheap soluble chemical of the list already mentioned. They are not very satisfactory for rose culture even outside. Their variable composition, insolubility for tank use, often liarmful ingredients, and low food value render them undesirable for bench work. Averaging perhaps fifteen per cent total plant foods, with three quarters useless "filler," they yet mark a distinct step toward an ideal soluble fertilizer, and away from the old disagreeable manures. Rose soil under glass is often mixed with bone and dung (with the latter's numerous living retinue) and sometimes lime. But to grow large fine roses and many of them resort must be had to feeding, Rose Empress of China at Twin Oaks, Wasliington, D. C. especially In the height of the season. While top- dressing can be done by hand, the use of the water- ing equipment to apply soluble food is of great ad- vantage and fast coming into use. For this purpose "manure-tanks" of wood or concrete are niuch used; the manure is dumped into the water, and generally strained before going into the watering system. This simple method gets much of the potash out, but a great deal of the valuable nitrogen and the phosphates must stay behind, not being dissolved in water. Plant Food In Tank Water. An important question to every grower using such tanks is "How much plant food is there in my tank water?" A chemical analysis will be of some use, but such analyses must be made often. As ordinary stable manure may be considered to have ten pounds of nitrogen and potash each, and less than seven pounds of phosphate per ton, and so much labor is involved, the actual cost of this plant food is much greater than is suspected by the owner. While these figures are general, they give an idea of some value as to what may be expected. By poor treatment one half the nitrogen may be lost, thus losing a third _of the value of the whole. If no urine is present it has only half the value of one composed of both solid and liquid ingredients. Exposure may have leached niuch of the value of the manure away without the knowledge of the grower. To get one pound of plant food for one hundred pounds of manure put into the tank is almost beyond hope. We wish to point out the great value of soluble fertilizers in tank w-ater. Without repeated chem- ical analyses next to nothing is known of the water except by the appearance of plants days afterwards, and even if everything goes swimmingly it is doubt- ful if the same treatment could be duplicated. Even with chemical analyses the situation is only..a little clearer, for liquid manure water is not available at once, and much depends upon the soil, the conditi.on of which we are not always certain about. By the use of soluble fertilizers the amount of food applied to any one bench can be known to a dot. For exam- ple, we wish to water benches with one hundred gallons of water and two pounds of food. We put the food in a bucket, see that it is completely dissol- ved, then throw it into the tank. To save time and bother we have made out a little card-board schedule with parallel columns, showing respectively depths of inches in the tank, gallons of water, and finally figures showing in pounds and ounces the proper iinounts of plant foods to use for various purposes. Or soluble fertilizers may be used in conjunction with the usual manure water. A measuring stick with light scores made at convenient distances is useful in ascertaining the exact amount of liquid in the tank. If the tank has a "dead space" so that liquid always remains here a blank space should be on this measuring stick, and in this way too much fertilizer for the amount of water will not be added. The grower now knows exactly what he is doing, which is a rather new thing. We think that while many growers would like to use soluble fertilizers more tn- less, they do not know how to begin with absolute safet>'. The>' must first have some clear 456 The Plorists' Exchange View of Rose Garden on Crompton £state, Worcester, Mass. Copyrighted by A. Van Leeuwen. Jr., Landscape Architect. idea of what they are now doing, before they can ex- pect to duplicate plant foods with an immediately available fertilizer. They should consult with chem- ists interested in soluble fertilizers who could mat- erially assist them. In this connection we think the Government and various experiment stations have done much, and their publications are of value to the rose grower. Nitrate of Soda. A word about nitrate of soda. We often hear of too much being used and consider that one pound in a hundred gallons is a very strong feed. We think that one pound in two hundred and fifty gallons, which is about one part in two thousand, will do well for a start. Lime. In the use of lime in tanks tor sweetening, it is well to bear in mind that never more than two pounds per hundred gallons will dissolve. If a creamy mixture of lime and water is desired that is a different thing, and its composition depends largely on the character of the lime. ■ We have said that the ordinary commercial fertili- zer is a step towards the ideal one, but it lacks solu- ble ingredients, and often has the harmful ones, and has but small amounts of plant foods. The Ideal Soluble Fertilizer. An ideal soluble fertilizer should be entirely solu- ble, entirely available, non-acid, pleasant to use, of proper balance, not expensive, and as concentrated with as little bulk as possible. Such are manufac- tured to-day, having sixty per cent plant foods (the highest possible amount) with no injurious ingred- ients nor any useless ones. In short, we may con- sider these pretty nearly a perfect soluble fertilizer. As time goes on and we have more definite inform- ation concerning the immediate needs of plant life, we have no doubt that the soluble fertilizer will be up to date. Owing to the lack of appreciation of their very high percentages of plant foods and their purity from cheap and often injurious ingredients, their price may appear high at first glance, but cal- culating their units of soluble plant food they com- pare favorably, in price, especially with so-called natural fertilizers. , After all is said and done, the bald fact remains that the only plant food that is of any use to the plant roots is a soluble fertilizer. A Massachusetts Rose Garden. iDfslgned and developed on the Crompton Estate by A. Vat Lteuwea, Jr., Worcester, ^lass ) In the spring of 1902 the gardens of which a few views are herewith given were laid out and planted, the pictures being secured two seasons later, about June 28, 1904. Over the center aisle, arches are erected at inter- vals of about 10 feet, constructed of one single 1/4 -inch gas pipe. These are clothed with Rambler roses, viz.. Crimson and Philadelphia, Dorothy Per- kins, White Rambler and setigera. These are yearly cut down right after flowering, saving three or four of the best young shoots, or canes, which are at once properly tied and trained. This method secures a very strong growth, often exceeding IS feet in length. The beds surrounding the fountain in the center, and the two quarter circular beds in the garden are planted with h. p. roses of the standard varie- ties, including the whites: bordered by an 18-inch grass border, while the two long beds are devoted to that little pink jewel, Hermosa, with a center of Ulrich Brunner and Mme. Gabriel Luizet, the whole encircled by the modest Armeria maritima, with its myriads of pink blossoms. Parallel with the conservatories runs a hedge of Crimson Rambler, fronted by a deep border of h. p. roses. This hedge is treated as to trimming like the arches. Surrounding the garden is a continuous border of iris, Ksempferi predominating, while germanica, hispanica and pumila are in abundance, the whole being intermingled with small groups of Lilium can- didum, L. speciosum, in variety, and L. auratum. The effect is much prolonged by a liberal sprin- kling of gladiolus, planted from time to time, insur- ing flowers in the border until frost. The entire garden, except the Crimson Rambler hedge, near the greenhouse, is enclosed by the Ibota privet — a hedge plant, without a doubt, one of the hardiest and showiest. The pyramidal trees in the foreground are Populus fastigiata, which are yearly cut back to three or four eyes, of last season's wood, giving an effect imitatinp- the br- trees to some extent. Right opposite the walk, showing partly in the bottom of the bird's eye view of the garden, is a border of larkspurs (perennial), columbines, fox- gloves and Iberis sempervirens, the larkspurs espe- cially forming a background to the whole. The paths, as well as the drive, part of which shows on the left hand, are built of pinkish cream- colored crushed granite. Standing on that drive one enjoys the scenic ettect of the garden, as shown in perspective view through the center aisle. The ver- dure of the season harmonizes with the crimson and pink of the roses, enhanced by the immaculate white of the candidum lilies and irises, while in the rear the eye is arrested by the loveliest blues of the larkspurs, towering 6 to 7 feet high, and seemingly fadin" away in the eastern skies. The rose arch illustrated is of Dorothy Perkins, which, in many ways, is much preferable to the Crimson Rambler, as it keeps Its foliage perfect until very late in the season, not being troubled with mildew, as is its sister of the crimson beauty. It also lasts much longer, not showing its defects in a disagreeable purplish color, when passing away, but apparently only changing from a beautiful shell pink to a blush white, when it drops its petals. Leaving the rose garden behind us, we enter a fruit garden, where the art of training fruit trees is well exemplified. Here are trees of all shapes and descriptions, though the center of attraction is a pergola, with young apple, pear and plum in course of trainine-: and while it will take considera- ble patience and time, as well as skill, to bring it to a finished effect, it does not take a great deal of imagination to see the beautiful picture which must present itself a few years hence, when covered in Sprinucie Carnegie The Bride Mme. Antoine Mari Vicomtesse R. de Savigny Mme. Charles Yvonne Gravier ^ Mme. C. Guinoisseau Vigorous-growing sorts. — These should be pruned sparingly; cut back the main shoots from 6 inches to 9 inches of their base. Some shoots may with ad- vantage be cut down right to the ground each year. Albert Stopford Mme. Jean Dupuy Comtesse Riza du Pare Mme. Lambard Corallina Maman Cochet Daintv Marie d'Orleans Dr. Grill Marie Segond Enchantress Marie van Houtte Fairy Queen Medea Fusion Mrs. B. R. Cant General Schahlikine Peace G. Nabonnand S.afrano Hom&re Safrano S flour rouge Isabella Snnmt Souv. de S. A. Prince Mme. Berkeley Souv. d'un Ami Mme. C. P. Strassheim White Maman Cochet Rose Mrs. Sbarman Crawford hoto by W. H. Walte Very vigorous. — Most of the following are known as climbing roses. They are well adapted for cov- ering quickly house-fronts or other warm positions. For this purpose the annual growths should be left their full length. Many of them make glorious stand- ards. If used in this way or as free bushes, the shoots should be pruned back to about 2 feet to 3 feet of their base. Belle Lyonnaise Henriette de Beauveau Billiard et Barr6 Le Solell Climbing Devoniensis Mme. B. Levet Mme. de Watte-Mme. Berard ville Mme. C- Monnier " Niphetos Mme. Chauvry " Papa Gontier Mme. Eugftne Verdier " Perle des JardinsMme. Jules Gravereaiix Dr. Rouges Mme. Jules Siegfried Duchesse d'Auerstaedt Mme. Moreau E. Veyrat Hermanos Mar^chal Niel Francois Crousse M. Desir Gloire de Dijon Noella Nabonnand Grossherzog E. Ludwlg Souv. de Viennot. Prom The Garden, London, Eng. Rose Growing. The growing of roses as an industry has, during the last twenty-five years, assumed proportions in this country beyond what the wildest dreams of those who were engaged in the business at the beginning of that period would faintly indicate. It may be said that in all other branches of horticulture there has also been extraordinary advancement in that time, but there is little doubt that rose growing as a busi- ness has progressed out of proportion to all other lines, with the possible exception, during the last decade, of carnations. Of necessity during the time mentioned many changes have taken place in the methods of grow- ing and marketing, as well as in the varieties grown; but it is rather singular that, with the great advance made in the production of roses, varieties have changed so little; and it is also somewhat as- Rose Gruss an Teplitz Photo by W. H. Walte tonishing that no good yellow rose has been pro- duced to take the place of and be an improvement on Perle des Jardins. New varieties of teas and hybrid teas have appeared in great numbers in that time, some of them perhaps better than the older sorts. It is scarcely twenty-five years, I think, since the Bride was introduced (if I recollect aright, a sport from Catherine Mermet); but it is here a long time, and remains the best white of its class grown. The American Beauty has been, since its dis- covery as a rose adapted for forcing, in a class by itself, unapproachable in beauty and magnificence, as well as in its command for profitable returns. While we are on the special subject of this grand rose, I may say that it has often occurred to me that it has been in a great measure responsible for the immense establishments now devoted to rose growing because at tlie very outset it was apparent to those starting to grow it, as well as to others who had grown it, that only when cultivated on a very large scale could it be made profitable, on account of the space each plant took up, and especially the height it attained, which prevented it being grown except in the center of the old houses then in vogue, all tending to make it a rose profitable only to the large growers just as it is to this day for the same reason as well as for others. It has been observed right along that those growers who cultivate roses to the exclusion of everything else succeed best in the undertaking. There are several explanations of this, as well as for the success of very large establishments out of proportion to the smaller ones, and, perhaps, the same reason will suffice, in part at least, in explana- tion of both facts. The man or firm growing roses exclusively is enabled to give undivided attention to them, to their growth as well as to their sliipment. The houses are built and equipped with the single object of producing as good roses as possible. The workmen are taught the proper treatment of roses only; they are not handicapped with the necessity of thinking about so many variations of soil and temperature. In a word, roses absorb all their energies, with the re- sult that competitors growing mixed products in addition to roses are invariably far in the roar. Now as to the advantages of large establishments over smaller ones, there are several incidental fea- tures that go toward making up these advantages. First may be stated the well known fact that much saving of expense is effected when a very large area is covered with glass, when that area in all its parts is connected with one management, and as few heating systems as possible; then again, the tremen- dous output of these large establishments enables their owners to command the respect as well as the superior attention of those to whom the product is consigned. This is only a perfectly legitimate busi- ness precaution, and altogether without malice afore- thought or after toward the small growers, who, no matter how good their roses, are not to be depended upon for a constant supply, not saying anything about the difference in the aggregate of commissions in a year. The foregoing in no way implies that small grow- ers do not operate their plants profitably: neither does it imply that small growers do not produce good roses, because it is a well known fact that some of the best roses coming into New York are grown by small growers in and around Madison, N. J. But can a small grower afford at the begin- ning of his career to withhold from the market all but good roses in order to establish himself in the opinion of the commission men as a grower of good roses only? If he can, he is fortunate. In regard to this it may be said that nowadays roses are graded; but when my recollection goes back to the days of . Thomas J. Slaughter and James Hart, there was no grading, only as to length of stem. Now, Mr. Slaugh- ter was a rich man. and he got the name of raising the finest roses — not because he did not raise many poor ones, but because he could afford to either throw away the poor ones or take them home, which he invariably did for the decoration of his private home. Only the good roses came under the eyes of James Hart, and those who scrambled to get .Slaughter's roses. Probably Mr. Slaughter be- fore this time (John N. May managed his place) grew only such as he afterward sent to market. However that may be. there is a great deal in get- ting one's name up for growing good stock whether it be roses, carnations or anything else. And there is not very much danger of a close scrutiny of the methods pur.sued in the attainment of that name now, any more than there was then. H. Rose Gruss an Teplitz. This rose, which is comparatively new to this country, is a decided acquisition. It is a hybrid tea and is undoubtedly one of the finest garden roses we have. The fiowers are not very double, but it is not as a cut flower rose that I recommend it. When massed in a bed it is very effective. The blooms are of a vivid crimson, produced in lax bunches on long stems. I planted a bed of this variety last year, which was much admired; it con- tinued to produce its bright flowers right up till frost. W. H. WAITE. Rose Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. In Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford we have quite a desirable hybrid perpetual rose. The flowers are a deep rosy pink, the outer petals being shaded with a pale flesh tint, and white at the base of the petals. The flowers are large and freely produced, and in some seasons the plants continue blooming through- out the Summer. W. H. WAITE. April 7, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 461 Rose Garden, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Conn. The rose garden in Elizabeth Park. Hartford, Conn,, the, creation of Superintendent Theodore Wirth, is perhaps one of the most comprehensive of its liind in the United States. When the execu- tive committee of the American Rose Society visited this garden last year, the members, individually and collectively, were loud in its praises, and justly so. The plan of the garden, and the accompanying enumeration of the varieties grown, together with the illustration of the rustic Summer house, which forms the point from which radiate the various rose alleys in tlie garden, are reproduced from the forty- lifth annual report of the Board of Park Commis- sioners of the City of Hartford, C6nn. In that re- port Mr. Wirth says; "The new rose garden has been, and will become al- ways more so, the attractive feature during the month of June. The first year's cultural results have e.xceed- ed the fondest hopes and expectations, and the garden is quoted all over the country, even in professional circles and publications, as a rose garden of special merit and as having few equals. "The plants have wintered well, all pams havmg been taken to protect them from frost injury; and the rose show in June, unless some unforeseen, unavoidable weather conditions should develop, will certainly be most gratifying. "Pains will be taken to eliminate year by year such varieties that seem to be not well adapted to our con- ditions of soil and climate, replacing them with vari- eties more suitable, and adding as far as possible the most meritorious novelties of advancing rose culture. "The accompanying plan and corresponding lists will serve as a guide for tliis year's display." Key to li. p. T. H. T. N. H. N. H. S. B. H. Ch. H. Wich. Moss. H. Rug. Pol. P. H. Mult. B. H. B. Prov. Abbreviations Used in Classifying Roses. Hybrid Perpetual (Rosa Damascena hy- brida). Tea Rose (Rosa indica odorata). Hybrid Tea (Rosa indica odorata hybrida). Noisette (Rosa moschata hybridaj. Hybrid Noisette (Rosa Noisettiana hybrida). Hybrid Sweet Briar (Rosa rubiginosa hy- brida). Hybrid China (Rosa indica hybrida). Hybrid Wichuraiana (Rosa Wichuraiana hy- brida). Moss Rose (Rosa centifolia muscosa). Hybrid Rugosa (Rosa rugosa hybrida). Polyantha (Rosa Polyantha). Prairie rose (Rosa setigera). Hybrid multiflora (Rosa multiflora hybrida). Bourbon (Rosa borbonica). Hybrid Bourbon (Rosa borbonica hybrida). Provence (Rosa centifolia Provencialis). Key List tcr Rose Garden. 54 , 65 56 57 58 69 00 61 62 63 64 65 60 67 OS 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 Bed No. Class.Bod X 1 Oakmont H. P. 2 Helen Keller, ... " iS 3 Rev. J. B. M. 49 Camm, '* 50 4 Gen. Jacqueminot. 6 Caroline de San- 51 sal and Countess 52 of Oxford " 6 Dinsmore " "»3 7 Baronne Prevost, 5 Victor Verdier, .. 9 La France H. T. Dr. Andry, H. P. 11 Gloire de Mareot- tin " 12 Madame Gabriel Ijuizet 13 Jules Margottin,. 14 Etienne Levet, ... 15 Abel Carriere. ... 16 Duke of Teck,... " 17 Maurice Vilmorin, " 18 Duke of Con- naught, " 19 Maurice Bernaj"- din " 20 Alfred K. Wil- liams 21 Earl of Dufterin, " 22 Countess of Ox- ford 23 General Washing- ton, 24 Jean Liabaud,... 25 Mons. Boncenne, . " 20 Countess de Muri- nais. Crested and Crimson Globe. . .Moss, 27 Francois Miche- lon 28 Marchioness of Dome 29 Mabel Morrison, .H. P. 30 La Reine " 31 Ija Rosiere, " 32 Marguerite de St. Amande, " ' 33 Dupuy Jamain. . . 34 Thomas Mills . . " 35 Ulrich Brunner, 36 Clio " 37 Comtesse Cecile de Chabrillant.. . . 38 Frau Karl Drus- chkl " 39 Eclair " 40 Mad. Alfred Car- riere; " 41 Mrs, Sharnian Crawford, " 4 2 Prince Camille de Rohan " 43 Eugene Furst, . . 44 Prosper Laugier, . 45 Prince Authur, . . 4 6 Mme. Isaac Pere- ire H. B ajid Marchioness of Downshire H. P. 47 Baron de Bonstet- tln Cla.ss. H l>. Captain Hayward Marie Baumann. . . Marchioness of Dufferin " White Bath Moss Lady Helen Stew- art H. P. Baroness Roths- child " Fisher Holmes.... Marshall P. Wilder " Duke of Edinburgh " Alfred Colomb... " Anna de Diesbach Francois Levet. .. Marie Rady " Marga'ret Dickson " Hippolyte Jamain " Miss Annie Wood " Robert Duncan. . . " Magna Charta. . . Mrs. John Laing. " Heinrich Schultheis " Gloire Lyonnaise.H. T. Pierre Netting... H. P. Paul Neyron Charles Lefebvre. ". John Harper " Senateur Vaisse. . Marchioness of Lon- donderry Jeannie Dickson. . Duchess de Vallom- brosa 77 Duke of Fife " 78 Jubilee 79 Susanne Marie Rho- docanachi 80 Charles Gater ... " 81 Louis Van Houtte " 82 Marquise de Castel- lane 83 Mavouiiieen Merrie ICngland.. Mrs. F. W. Sanford " Hor.ice Vernet. . . Tom "Wood ..... " Paul's i-larly Blush " Oscar Cordel . . 'truss an Teplitz-H. T. Charles Bonnett. .H. P. 84 89 '■!) 91 92 93 94 95 36 101 102 lo:! 104 :07 108 'lloire de j:>ijon. Sir Rowland Hill H. P. Pride of Waltham " Vick'.s Caprice. . . S.Llaman'le." " Kaiserin Augusta Victoria H. T. AUijustino Guinois- se-iu " -Maman i^'ochet . . fcjouv. de 1.1 Mal- nialson B. Coquette des Blanches . H. N. Captain Christy. .H. T. L.a Trance '.'.arollne Testout. Nos. 109, 110. Ill and 112 contain Polyantha roses in collection as follows: Anna de Montravel. Clothilde Si.upert. Eliza Chat- rand, Emilie Potin. Eugenie Lamesoh, Etoile de Mai, Etoile d'Or, Flora. Florabunda, George Pernet. Gloire des Polyantha, Jeannie Drivon, Josephine Burland, Katherine Zeimet, La Prosperine, Leonie Lamesch, Ma Fillette, Marie Pavia. Mile. Cecil Brunner. Mignonette. Miniature. Mme. Laurette Messing. Mosella, Paque- rette. Perle d'Or. Perle des Rouges. Petit Constant, Petite Leonie, Petit Madeleine. Pink Soupert, Princess Elizabeth Lancelotti. Princesse Marie Adelaide, Snow- ball and White Pet. T. ; Coquette des I'ilanches. H. N. ; Countess of Caledun, line Testout, H. T. ; Catherine Mermet, T. ; Celine Fores- tier. N. ; Charles Lefebvre, H. P.; Cheshunt Hybrid, H. T. ; Coquette des Dlanches, H. N. ; Countess of Caledon, H T.; Countess of Oxford, H. P.; Countess of Rosebery, H P.; Danmark, H. T. ; Due de Cazes, H. P.; Duke of Edinburgh, H. P.; Duchess of Albany, H. T. ; Duchess of Bedford, H. P.; Earl of Dufferin, H. P.; Eclair. H. P.; Eliza Boelle. H. N. : Eugene Appert. H. P.; Eugene Furst, H. P.: E. Y. Teas, H. P.; Fisher Holmes. H. P.; Prancisca Kruger, T. ; Gen. Jacqueminot, H. P.; Gloire de Dijon, T. ; Gloire Lyonnaise, H. T. ; Grace Darling, H. T. ; Gustave Regis, H. T. ; Heinrich Schul- HOSE-GAHDEN. e:lizabeth paf\k. RUSTIC SUMMER HOUSE STBUCTURKS. Reproducea from Forty-fifth Annual Report of Hartford (Conn.) Park Commissioners. Nos. 113, 114, 115 and 116 are Wichuraiana hybrids on low, circular embankment at rustic rose house, in the following varieties; Evergreen Gem, Gardenia, Jersey Beauty, Manda's Triumph, Pink Pearl, Pink Roanier. South Orange Perfection and Universal Favor- ite. Bed No, Class. 117 Agnes Emily Carman and Dellcata H. Rug. lis Belle Poitevine and Mme. Georges Bruant... 119 Chedane Guinoisseau and Mme. Plantanus.. 120 Arnold Rose (H. Mult.) and Rosa Rugosa. .. .Rug. Nos. 97, 98, 99, 100. 135 and 136 are standard roses with midget rose (Rosa multifiora nana) for under planting. In standards, the following varieties are used; Abel Carriere, H. P.; Aime Vibert, N. ; A. K. Williams, H. P.: Alfred Colcomb, H. P.; Antoine RIvoIre. H. T. ; Ealduin, H. T. ; Baron de Bonstettin, H P; Baron de Rothschild, H. P.; Beauty of Waltham, H. P.: Belle Lyonnaise, T, ; Bouquet d'Or, N. ; Captain Christy, H. theis. H. P.; Her Majesty, H. P.; Horace Vernet. H. P.: Jeannie Dickson, H. P.; John Hopper, H, P, ; John Stuart Mill, H, P, ; Jules Margottin, H, P,; Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, H, T.; Killarney, H. T.; Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, H. T.; La France. H. T.; L'Ideal. H. T. ; Louis Odier. B. ; Louis Van Houtte. H. P.; Marechal Niel. N. ; Magna Charta. H. P.; Margaret Dickson. H. P.; Marie Baumann. H. P.; Marie Rady, H. P.; Mavourneen, H. P.; Merveille de Lyon, H. P.; Mme. Berard, T.; Mme. Gabriel Luizet, H. P.; Mme. Lacharme, H. P.; Mme. Pernet Ducher, H. T. ; Mme. Pierre Cochet, N. ; Mme. Falcot, T. ; Mons. Boncenne, H. P.; Mrs. Wm . J. Grant, H. T.; Paul Neyron, H. P.; Pride of Waltham, H. P.; Princesse de Bearne, H. P.; Reine Marie Henri- ette, H. T.; Reve d'Or, N. ; Reynolds Hole, H. P.; Souvenir de la Malmaison, B. ; Souvenir du President Carnot, H. T.; Souvenir d'un Ami, T.; Thomas Mills, H. P.; Ulrich Brunner, H. P.; William Allen Richard- I son, N.; and Xavier Olibo, H. P. 462 The Hlorists" Exchange On the arches spanning the main and diagonal turf walks, the following climbing varieties are used: 121 Crimson Kambler..Pol. 125 Dorothy Perkins 122 Crimson Rambler " H. Wich. 126 Rose Setigera P. 123 Dawson Rose.H. Mult. 127 Pink Rambler .'. '.'.Pol 124 Baltimore Uelle P.12S Pink Rambler. . . " The trellises, which enclose three sides of the rose garden, are divided into six sections and contain climb- ing roses as follows: Section 129: Climbing Jules Margottm, H, P.; Climb- ing Victor Verdier, H. P.; Moschata alba, H. CI.; Paul's Carmine Pillar. H. CI.: Philadelphia. Pol.; Pink Pearl, H Wich.; Manda's Triumph, H. VVicli.; South Orange Perfection, H. Wich.; Universal Favorite, H. Wich.; and White Rambler, Pol. „„,.,, „ . Section ISO. Gardenia, H. Wich.; Jersey Beauty, H. Wich ■ Hiawatha, H. Wich.; Karissima, H. Wich.; Leuchstern. Pol.; Pink Roamer, H. Wich.; Queen of the Prairie, P.; Rubin, Pol.; Sweetheart, H. Wich.; and \Vm. Kgan, H. Wich. Sections 131 and 132: Crimson Rambler, Pol. (20 Section 133: Green Mantle, H. S. B. ; Jeannie Deans, H S. B.; Julia Mannering, H. S. B.; Lady Penzance, H S B.; Lord Penzance, H. S. B. ; Lucy Ashton, H S B.; Meg Merrilies, H. S. B. ; Lucy Bertram. H. S. B. ; Minna, H. S. B. ; and Rose Bradwardine, H. S. B. Section 134: Amv Robsart, H. S. B.; Anne of Geir- steln, ti. S. B. ; Brenda, H. S. B. ; Catherine Seyton, H S B. ; Centifolia, Prov. ; Editn Bellenden, H. S. B.; Flora Mclvor, H. S. B. ; Helene, Pol.; Psyche, Pol.; and White Dawson, H Mult. No. 137: The climbing rose on the rustic rose house is the new rambler. Lady Gay (Pol.). Plants and Bulbs Most in Demand for Easter Trade. i^RetitJ bv David Lumsilen before the Gardeners and Floriats' Club of B'jston, Murcb 20, 19UG.) I do not purpose tonight to enter into minute de- tails as to the culture of Easter plants, as time would not permit me to do so; but I shall try and treat such subjects as briefly as possible: The Lily. First and foremost ranks the lily. Picture to yourself what Easter would be without the lily. Each year sees more lilies grown than the previous one and every year sees the lily more in evidence. The lily bulbs (Lilium longiflorum and types) we re- ceive during the Fall months are from Japan and Bermuda. They are then potted up. Some grow- ers pot them immediately into their flowering pots, which is considered a saving of labor, while others put the bulbs into 4 or 5-inch pots to be repotted later when well rooted and active growth has com- menced, the soil used being a good heavy fibrous loam with a liberal dressing of well decomposed manure, with the addition of a little sand to keep the soil open. They are then placed in a cold frame, covered with about three inches of loam, tlje surface of the soil having been previously covered with a layer of sand or ashes after watering, in order, that when taken out of the frame, the covering loam will not adhere to the pots. They are next covered with leaves, old straw or anything available and shutters placed over them until from the middle to the end of December, when they are taken out and placed in a house, temperature about 60 degrees night. By that time they should be well rooted and com- mence to show signs of growth. The grower who put his bulbs into their flowering pots at first has, of course, to commence to feed his lilies earlier than the grower who gives them a shift when they are well routed in the small pots. Unfortunately for the lily grower disease is so prevalent, and we have found no means of detecting it until the lily is well in foliage; therefore considerable expense has been added before it is thrown out. Regarding the correct temperature in which to grow lilies to be in flower for Eastei', it would be a difficult matter for me to state, as so much depends on the weather conditions; but the main point is to get the bulbs w^ell established or rooted before you commence to force them. As I have previously stated, a night temperature of about 60 degrees from January 1 should bring them along all right. Of course you are aware that all bulbs do not mature at exactly the same time in their native habitat, so growing lilies for Easter trade necessitates a good deal of moving and shifting from house to house, to have them in good shape for Easter. It is far better to err in the way of being a little early than to have to force them during the last minute, as that naturally makes them soft and impairs their keep- ing qualit.v. and they are not so desirable to handle as lilies that have been well on time, and have had a chance to harden iiij the last week prior to delivery- The Azalea and Rhododendron. Next in importance comes the azalea which we receive in large quantities each year from Belgium during the early Fall. They are then potted up, placed in a cool house, kept at a temperatujje of 3S to 40 degrees, brought into the forcing house (tem- perature 60 degrees) from time to time as required. The varieties most suitable for Easter trade are Bernhard Andreas alba, double white; Empereur du Bresil. double rose; Empress of India, rich rosy sal- mon; Mme. VanderCruyssen, semi-double crimson; Professor Wolters, single, undulated pink, white mar- gin; Haarenscana or Easter Lady, double, salmon shaded white. Dr. Moore, double, deep rose, a very fine variety. Strange to say, with few exceptions, the single varieties of Azalea indioa do not sell well with the commercial florist, although they are among the best in coloring and form of flower. Dwarf azaleas on their own roots make pretty plants tor Easter and command a ready sale. The varieties are Chas. Enke, single, salmon with white margin; ,.<5S*^, Rose-Covered Sntntner House in Blizabeth Park, Hart- ford, Conn. Reproduced from Forty-fifth Annual Report. Marie Louise, single, white striped rose, and Firefly, semi-double, crimson scarlet, and a very desirable variety. Rhododendrons we treat practically the same as azaleas with the exception that the rhododendrons must be shaded heavily during forcing or the leaves will burn and disfigure the plant. The varieties best adapted for forcing purposes are Blandyanum, deep rosy crimson; Everestianum, rosy lilac; John Wat- erer, deep amaranth; Kate Waterer, rosy crimson, yellow center; Mad. Carvalho. blush changing to pure white; Mrs. R. D. Holford, rich salmon; Prince Camille de Rohan, white with brown spots; and Princess Louise, white edged with rosy purple. The rhododendron although such a desirable Easter plant does not sell readily, a limited number only being dispos«!d of. The Crimson Rambler and Other Roses. The Crimson Rambler rose is a standard Easter plant with us all. Strong plants from the field may be lifted during the month of November, potted and kept cool for at least one month, the shoots hav- ing been shortened back to about 4 feet. When com- mencing to force them start slowly, allowing about 12 to 14 weeks, which will be none too much time to allow them to be in nice shape for Easter. I may here state it is not the policy to allow the shoots to run up straight: you get better results by train- ing them around stakes in the pots; they make more even growth and much better shaped plants. The Baby Rambler will also become a very valu- able addition to our Easter plants, treated practi- cally the same way as the Crimson Rambler, with the exception of not being trained round the stakes. If judiciously pruned before starting, it needs no stake at all; and being of a very floriferous nature and compact growth makes a handsome little plant which will sell at sight. In hybrid roses in pots for Easter we have to men- tion the following varieties: Ulrich Brunner, Magna Charta, American Beauty and General Jacq.ueminot. Other Flowering Plants. Hydrangea Otaksa makes a nice plant for Easter, but sales for same are only limited. Astilbe japonica and varieties, better known as spiraea are also grown as Easter plants by some cultivators, also in large numbers for cutting for Memorial Day. Lilacs are sold in quantity for Easter trade, and the varieties most suitable for forcing are Marie le Grey, white, and Charles X, purple. Acacia armata, or paradoxa, is a desirble plant: when treated like azaleas it can be forced readily for Easter. Cytisus, better known as genista, although we cannot class it as a good house plant owing to its flowers and leaves dropping caused by the dry air in the room, sells well as an Easter plant. The deep yellow color of the flowers, as well as the profusion in which they are borne tempts the buyer. The variety racemosus is the best seller; canariensis is a trifle deeper in color. I would not be doing my duty if I omitted every- body's plant, the geranium, from my list of Easter subjects. With due respect to all other plants the ■geranium stands without a peer in its class, and inany persons who cannot afford to pay the price for a lily will gladly pay 25c for a geranium for Easter day. Geraniums also made up in bulb pans, about 4 plants to a pan, with nice flowers, make a very attractive Easter gift and command ready -ales; and no matter in what situation we find the geranium growing, it exists and even flowers in the :imly lighted garret as well as in the palace of the millionaire. Then, also, the geranium is grown in arge numbers to be presented to the scholars of the \'arious Sunday-schools on Easter Sunday, and it is a real pleasure to watch the little ones leaving the school, each carrying its little plant, which they treasure and which impresses on the child, perhaps for the first time in his or her life, a love for flowers, and which love is never forgotten. Bulbs. In bulbs for Easter we find large numbers of the Dutch hyacinths grown, from five to a dozen bulbs in a pan; and when well grown, not too far out, they make attractive Easter plants. The following var- ieties are among the best: Gertrude, rosy pink: Norma, fine pink; La Grandesse, extra fine variety. Entrance to Rose Garden, Cronipton Estate, Worcester, Mass. Oopyrighted by A. Van Leeuwen, Jr., Landscape Archiiect. April 7, 1906 The Plorists' Exchangfe 463 pure white; large spike; L'Innocence, pure white, massive spike. Charles Dickens, dark blue, compact spike; and Grand Maitre, porcelain blue. Tulips in variety in pans also command a ready sale, the following being a few of the best. Single tulips: Belle Alliance, scarlet; Couleur Cardinal, bronze scarlet: Due Van Thol. scarlet: Keizerskroon, bright red with broad yellow edge, extra large flower; La Reine. pure white, a good forcing variety: Mon. Tresor, golden yellow, extra large flower; Rose Gris- de-lin, one of the best pink tulips In cultivation; and Yellow Prince, a fine yellow variety. In double varieties we have Coronne d'Or, yellow; La Candeur, white; Murillo. pink; Salvator, rose; and Tournesol. red and yellow, are among the best. In narcissus, Von Sion takes the lead; and for cutting, also pan work, it is a good variety to handle. Bicolor, Hors- fieldii. Golden Spur and Princeps are all valuable 1 varieties. Lily of the valley, both cut and in pots and pans, is invaluable for Easter decoration. There are other valuable Easter plants I have not mentioned, including various made-up combinations of flowering plants in pots and pans that time will not permit me to speak on. so I shall briefly conclude my paper by stating that any plants well grown in flower at Easter will find a ready sale. We some- times hear it remarked when we see well grown plants brought into our cities: "That grower Is quite a genius." And I think the word "genius" Is truly applicable to a good grower, for Carlyle de- fined that word when he stated: "Genius is at first little more than an immense capacity for taking pains." New York. The Week's News. In this week's issue will be found the Easter offerings of the lead- ing wholesale houses in New York. The firms who in this manner seek to promote the best interests of the growers and shippers are deserving of commendation, and we feel sure that their up-to-date business methods and enterprise will be appreciated. In these days the concern that fails to recognize the necessity of keeping abreast of the times in all that con- duces to trade development, or falls into the error of resting inerely on a past reputation, finds itself severely handicapped, and has often cause to regret its antiquated ideas. We would especially direct the attention of those in want of Easter stock to these ad- vertisements. Business dealings with any or all of the firms will, we know, be advantageous and entirely satisfac- tory. "The next meeting of the Horticul- tural Society of New York will be held on Wednesday, April 11, at S o'clock p. m.. at the rooms of the American Institute, 19-21 West Fort>'- fourth .street. The subject of the evening will be a lecture on "Orna- mental .Shrubs." by Henry A. Sie- brecht. illustrated by a. unique collec- tion of colored photcjgraphie slides. Before the lecture the"'medals of the society awarded at recent meetings will be presented to the winners. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be on Monda.\- evening. April 9, at T.Sii o'clock, in the club's rooms, corner of Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue. The meet- ing is to be a most interesting one. and will be devoted to roses. Benja- min Dorrance. of Dorranceton. Pa., a past president of the American ■ Rose Society, will give a talk on roses, and as we have also among our own mem- bers the president of the Rose Sn- ciety. Robert Simpson, and the trea- surer. Harry O. May. we shall mi doubt hear something from these gen- tlemen on the subject of roses that will be of much interest. It is also expected that there will be a display of the newer varieties of roses, and it is hoped that all members who have anything worthy of exhibiting will do so at that meeting. The canteen will he in operation, as usual, and without doubt this will be one of the largest meetings of the year. In the filing of the will of the late Ferdinand Boulon, of Sea Cliff, L. 1., it is found that he leaves an estate which consists of $60,000 real and $500 personal property, which he leaves to his widow and their two children. F. A. Lord, the Western manager of the Lord & Burnham Company, of New York, has recently secured some large contracts for greenhouse build- ing in Albany, N. Y. The Bellevue Avenue Nursery Com- l>any. of Plainfield, N. J., is putting out a soluble petroleum which they call Scalecide, for the eradication of San Jose scale. This solution is re- commended as one of the surest, easi- est and most economical remedies for that pest. William Plumb, who recently went into the landscape gardening business, has opened an office at 11.33 Broad- way. A fine crimson carnation has been sent to this office by E. Hartwright, Noroton Heights, Conn. The flower is a beautifully shaped one, of a deep crimson color, a good 3 */^ inches in diameter, and is carried on a strong stem. No name accompanied the flower, so we presume it has not ^'et been named; neither have we any in- formation about its parentage. Chris. Besold, the well-known florist of Mineola, N. Y., and originator of the carnation IVTrs. Frances Joost, has leased his greenhouse property, and will take a vacation in Europe. H. Riedel. a well-known florist of this city, died at his hoine in Brook- lyn on Saturday. March 31, at the age of 6 2 years. Mr. Riedel leaves a- widow and four children. The fune- ral was held from the residence, 157 Knickerbocker avneue, on Tuesday, April 2, interment being in Lutheran Cemetery. John I. Raynor. 49 West Twenty- eighth street, is receiving between three and four thousand fronds of Adiantum Croweanum every day from Peter Crowe, the originator, Utica, N. Y. Mr. Raynor informs us that the fronds bring $1.50 per 100. and the demand alwaj's exceeds tlie supply. George Crawbuck. of the firm of Hicks & Crawbuck, wholesale florists, Brooklyn, N. Y.. was presented by his wife, on March IS. with a fine boy baby. Many of the whole.sale florists are just now handling Easter plants, and Boston. Club Outing. The members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club to the number of sixty held a very successful field day at the establishments of W. W. Edgar & Co., Waverly, Mas.s.. and Peirce Brothers, Waltham; Mass., on Satur- day. A special electric car took the party to Mr. Edgar's, where that gen- tleman and Mr. Lumsden were on hand to receive the visitors. The es- tablishment, which I have recently described, is at all times well worthy of a visit, and as many thousands of plants are now in prime condition for the Easter trade, a trip to it the pres- ent season is doubly interesting. Many thousands of azaleas are gro\\'- ing, and as many of them ai'e extra large sized plants, the show was all that could be desired. Lilies are House of Baster Tallies grown by W. W. Edgar & Co., Waverly, Mass. Photn by David I.um.sik-n. one need not go out of the city to find good collections of such plants as lil- ies, spireeas, azaleas, hyacinths and other seasonable stock. In the Queens County Clerk's of- fice on Wednesday, March 28, says the Flushing (N. Y.) Journal, the deed was recorded of the transfer of the Parsons Nursery property near Ki-ssena Lake to the Ki3Sena Park corporation. According to the deed Samuel Parsons, Jr., executor for the estate of Herbert Parsons, late of Flushing, conveys to tlie Kissena Park corijoration two plots of 78 acres in all for the consideration of $116,635. Edwin A. Seidewitz, of Baltimore, Md.. was a visitor this week. Anton Zvolanek. the sweet pea ex- pert, of Bound Brook. N. J., brought to this office on .Saturday last a beau- tiful bunch of his new sweet pea, Mrs. Alex. Wallace. This variety is of a charming deep lilac color, the indi- viilual flowers are above the average size, and are borne on extremely long stems. As a commercial variety for forcing, owing to its size, color and other pleasing qualities, this new ci>mer has a great future before it. Thomas Devoy, the well known flor- ist of Poughkeepsie. N. Y.. is reported to be critically ill at his home there. Otto Stauble, foi-merly foreman in the heating department o£ Hitchings & Company, is now connected with the Johnston Heating Company, 1133 Broadway. grown in large numbers, and it is no- ticeable how space is utilized in all of the houses. The lily house, illus- trated, shows the plants tiiat are about ready for shipment, and it will be observed that the posts and other supports of the house are cov- ered with tomatoes, which are throw- ing a very fine crop of fruit.. Crimson Rambler roses are exten- sively grown and there are large num- bers of the Baby and pink ramblers. Genistas make fine Easter plants, and there are lots of them on this place. Acacias were seen in quantity, as well as lilacs, spiraeas and other forcing plants. Large numbers of ferns are grown and there is any amount of bedding plants being got in readiness to fill the houses as they are emptied of the Easter plants. Before leaving for Mr. Edgar's new place, which is about half a mile distant, the party was photographed by Mr. Lumsden, by who.se courtesy a reproduction is made, and a nice luncheon was served by Mrs. Edgar and family. The new establishment is composed of two houses, each 200x40 feet, de- voted to the growing of cucumbers, the varieties being mostly a selected White Spine, although Mr. Lumsden is growing several English varieties for crossing purposes. The visitors were much interested in this place and many of them saw for the first time the electric circulator of the Holly-Castle Company at work. Mr. Castle was on hand to explain its merits. Mushrooms were being grown in a cellar adjoining and very suc- cessful crops are raised. At Peirce Brothers' place, which was next visited and which was de- scribed in the issue of March 10, the party was met and escorted through the immense establishment by the owners. Some fifty thou.sand lilies in prime condition for Easter were the attraction. The visitors were al.so highly pleased with the numbers of carnations grown as well as the methods of handling the products of the place. Refreshments were served and speech-making was in order for half an hour, when the party re- turned through the Beaver Brook Park of the Metropolitan system, tak- ing their special return car to the city. Easter Outlook. The outlook for the Easter plant trade is very bright among all the growers in this locality, and some ex- ceptionally well grown plants will be seen this season. Thos. Roland of Nahant has an extra fine lot of Crim- son Rambler roses, his plants of the Baby and Pink rambler having an extra fine finish on them. Anderson & Williams have a lot of well grown Ramblers. Frank White of Holbrook has a lot of extra fine spirteas; Charles Evans of finely shaped marguerites, and Mann Brothers a fine lot of rhodo- dendrons, cinerarias and Baby Ram- bler. The Exeter Conservatories continue to send to this market exceptional grades of Mme. Abel Chatenay roses. J. G. Holmes of Saugus. has a fine lot of well grown antirrhinum which sells readily. Geo. Cartwright is agent in the Park street market for Nephro- lepis Whitmanii from H. H. Barrows & Sun and finds a good demand for this n.i\-i-l(y. News Notes. The many friends of E. L. Pierce of the A. H. Hews Co. regret to hear of his being confined to his home the past week through an attack of La Grippe. Lewis R. Jackson of Woburn has leased a stall in the Park street mar- ket where he disposes of exceptionally fine sweet peas which he has in abundance. Wm. Nicholson is now cutting large quantities of his fine large mar- guerites. Daniel Horrigan of Foxboro is famed for his yellow marguerites and high grade violets. F. Vf. Flet- cher of Auburndale has a fine lot of the new marguerite Queen Alexandra. The Box Club had a rousing meet- ing on Saturday. Edward Crowley was elected next president. Welch Brothers have secured the store adjoining their market for the handling of their Easter plant trade, their specialty being lilies put up in cises. They are handling some very fine gardenia blooms at the present time. C. Cummings. Woburn. who had some of his houses destroj-ed by fire recently, came near having another accident with one of his boilers burst- ing a connection on Saturday. For- tunately he noticed it in time to make repairs before his houses became too cold to cause any damage. At the next meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' Club April 17. the speaker will be J. A. Pettigrew who will have for his subject "Embellish- ment of Streets and Waysides." Tickets are selling well for the club entertainment April 25, and a large at- tendance is assured. Applications for membership in the club are fast com- ing in and the 300 mark will be reached next meeting. W. W. Rawson & Co. have got their store, which was burned out two weeks ago. so far cleaned up as to be able to open for business in part of it again. J. W. DUNCAN. 464 The Florists' Exchange VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are^givingjniversal satisfaction. Enoughjaid! WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. i%??^ CHRYSANTHEMUM S^v1X\?t?.*s = R O WHITE. riemt'iitine Touset. fiuest carlv while Juiiiiie Noiiin. finest late \Yhite _ Estelle Robinson Wanamaker Merry Xjnas Kalb 100 1000 WHITE. R£ADY FOR. DELIVERY MARCH 100 lOOfi YELLOW. 100 1000 Ivdvy S2.00 $15.00 M. BonnafToii $7.00 .$55.00 W. Bonnaffon 2.00 1,5.00 T.Eaton 2.00 15.00 7.00 -50.00 Jerome Jones 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 , Chadwick 2.50 20.00 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. 2.00 15.00 Roideltalie 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 ' Oct. Sunshine 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 I Yel. Eaton.. 2.00 15.00 Maurnier !.00 $15.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Yel. Jones 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 15.00 Cinna 2.00 1.5.00 Kimberly 2.00 15.00 Omega - 2.00 1.5.00 Golden Wedding 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 100 1000 PINK. 100 1000 ..$2.00 $15.00 Liger - -$2.00 $15.00 .2.00 15.00 ; P''_?".S™'iard 2.00 1.5.00 PINK. Wm. Duckham Balfour .i.UU i^/.VU . ^ n-n ." o/w^ iKnn _ .„ „^ ,.„ L. Fllkms 2.00 1.5.00 Pacific 2.0O 15.00 , p jyory . 2.00 15.00 M. Newell 2.00 1.5.00 J.K.Shaw 2.00 15.00 RED. Perrin 2.00 15.00 Oakland 2.00 l.o.OO Murdoch . 2,00 15.00 Paul Labbe 2.00 15.00 Cofjbold 2.00 15.00 Black Hawk 2,00 1,5.00 CARNATIONS Clean, Healthy, Well Rooted. NOW READY. PINK. Per 100 1000 Luwson Sl-50 $12.,50 (iuardian Ant,'Cl 1,25 10.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 2.,50 20.00 Morning Glory ■ 1-50 I'.OO WHITE. Per 100 1000 Boston Market $1.50 $12,50 Flora Hill - 125 10.00 White Cloud .•. 1.25 10.00 CRIMSON. Harlowardcn 2,00 15.00 ROSES. Kaiserin, 2'i in. |)ots>» $4'0® N^ 100; $30.00 |)er 1000. FINE 100 1000 Richmond, later delivery $12.00 $100.00 Kaiserin. ready now 4.00 30.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 3,00 2.5.00 STOCK. 100 1000 Brides $3.00 $15.00 Meteors 3.00 25.00 Golden Gate ."i.OO 2.5.00 I WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>i^^^^ Carnation Cuttings These Varieties Are Ready INow Per lOO NEW SKYROCKET, (scarlet! a good thing $ COO NEW DAYBREAK LAWSON or MELODY. Will be sold next year at same price by other firms 12.00 NEW OLENDAUE, variegated, the first variety to sup- ersede IVIRS. BRADT: marking similar but im- provement in growth, freedom and length of stem ■ 12.00 NEW JESSICA, variegated, (Weber) a fine thing. 2 inch plants, strong 1^'"' Per WX) $ 50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 SPECIAL,. 20.000 Extra Strong 2 inch MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON 3.0O PROSPERITY, same class of stock, same price. MRS. M. A. PATTEN, from soil .1-00 HARLOWARDEN, crimson, from sand 2.00 PROSPERITY, from sand 2.00 MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, from sand 2.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL, from sand 3.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON, from sand 5.00 26.00 45.00 15.00 15.(K1 15.00 25.00 40.00 ROSE PLANTS (From 2 inch pots) AMERICAN BEAUTIES, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. MAD. CHATENAY. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GATE, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. J CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per too Per 1000 OLENDAI.E H2.00 SIUO.OO VICTOBT 1200 KOBT. CRAIG, WHITE PKBFECTION. CARDINAL FIANCEE THE BELLE 12.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 lOO.iO 100 00 101.10 60.00 60 00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS LADY BOUNTirCL ESTELLE MRS. LAW^SON . BtlSTON M.iRKET. WHITE CLOUD $3.00 3.00 2.60 2.00 2.00 1.00 $25.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 16.00 8.00 RICHMOND ROSE. CA,SH 21/4 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100. >r C.*'o. D. ^r. J. & M. S. VE8BY, FORT -WAVNB, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. INDIANA. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BROF„J'X'«b st'^t.B"''klyn, N. Y. IfentloD tbe FlorlstB* Blxcbanse when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Fink Carnation Booted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framinf ham, Mass. Mention The FlorlatB* Bzchaage when writlug. 100.000 CHIIYSAtlTHEMUMS KOOTED COTTINGS, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Appleton. Eaton KoblnHou, Bonnaffon, $2. ro per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. Dr. Enfiuehard, Alice IJyron, Wm. Duck- ham, Clieltoni, elivered to buU. Healthy Stock, enough said. WM. BECKER, Box 48. Farminedale, L. I. MeotloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. LANCASTER. PA. — Charles A. Getz, aged 74. for years a prominent florist, dropped dead on Saturday. March 24, in the Central Market. Heart trouble was the cause. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Advertising Results Too Good. You »iir- Strong Young Plants, $35.00 per 100. Wc have SEVEN otiier grand sorts at same price. Our catalo^'uc describes. All American and Foreign Introductions al Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, "^^l^**^ Mentloo The FloriBt>' Bicbange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Rooted Cnttings, Wliite Ivory. Yellow Bi'Dnaffon Mrs. Weeks Maude Dean. Merry Christmas. Geo, S. Kalb. and Ohilds. Price $1.60 per 100. *12.50 per 1000. FOX and ROSEN Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. PARKERFORD, PA. April 7, 1906 The Plorists' Hxchangre 465 ^3iUlUiumiiuuiuuiiuuuuiUiUiuuuuiiliuuuuiUiUiUiuuuuiUiiuaiUiiuuiiwuuiiUluawuiUiUiUiua^ All Correspondence to AUEX. J. GLITTTIVIAIN, Wholesale Plorist, -*3 West 28thi Street, INew Vork. Uiitoiii Quttman & Weber 43 West 2dth M., and Lynbrook, L. I. New York, April 5th, 1906. To Carnation Growers everywhere: Notwithstanding the phenomenal demand for Victory every day of every week since it was placed on sale, we are glad to tell you that we will have right along an abundance of Cuttings suf= ficient to meet the demand, no matter how large it may become. Victory's career has been a remarkable one. The highest honors have been accorded it wherever exhibited. It still stands pre=eminent amongst the Scarlet Carnations. No flower compares with it in the Carnation family for its keeping qualities. A journey across the ocean found it in fresh condition upon arrival. No Carnation is more prolific than Victory, nor does any Carnation give you as large a flower. Blooms averaging three and one=half inches. A Victory plant has no surplus grass, every shoot means a flower. Victory comes in early and you want a Scarlet Carnation for Thanksgiving and Christmas trade. A batch of strong Cuttings from soil, and pots up to three inches are now ready for delivery. Send your orders and you will not have to wait. Prices : $12.00 per hundred, $100.00 per thousand, 250 at the thousand rate. Discount for cash with order. Yours very truly. ^mwmwwwmnrwfww^?rnrnf'tfwwmnfwwww!?fwwwMfwmw^Trmnf!tfvff?rwnfmmmwwfwmwmwfmmwmK CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee $6.00 SW.OO Lawson l.SO 10.00 Mrs. Nelson 1.2.5 10.00 lluardian Aneel 1.25 10. (JO LIGHT PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $2..50 $20.00 MnrnhiE Glory 1.50 12.50 RED Estelle 2 00 17.50 WHITE Hostou Market . Lady Bountiful . Flora Hill Per 100 Per lOflO $1.50 $10.00 3.00 25.00 1.25 10.00 Fine, Strong, Well Rooted Cuttings Per 100 Liberty $2.50 Sunrise 3.00 Per 1000 I Per inO Per lOOO $20.00 Uncle John $2.00 $17.50 25.00 Perle 2.00 17..50 Chatenay Bridesmaid Bride. Per 100 Per 1000 .. $1..50 $12..50 1.50 12..50 1.50 12..50 POSE PLANTS F"ine,StrongPlants,from2>^in.Pots ivirtunond l.il.crty Sunpi.'-e Per 100 Per 1000 ....$12.00 $100.00 .... 4.00 .W.OO .... 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $4.00 $8.5.00 Uncle John 4.00 35.00 Chatenay _... 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $3.00 $25.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 Ivory S.OO 25.00 PETER REINBERO, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTIIVaS Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $.3.00 $25.00 Lawson 2.00 15.00 Prosperity 2.00 1.5.00 Bradt 2.00 15.00 Fenn l.,50 15.00 Queen Louise May Naylor.... Joost KIdorndo Per 100 Per 1000 . $1.50 $15.00 1..50 12.50 1.25 12..50 1.26 12.50 EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, ■'^I'.'.oo per KHi; %\m per Hhhi Jiimn-'ii;itf ^BV^R & »OM8 CO.i OAKLAND- 1*1 r>. Montinn Tin' Florists' Exchange whwi writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Fiancee A1 $5.00*15.00 Fair Maid _ 2.00 Enchantress ,3.00 25.00 Queen Louise 1,25 10.00 Will '•xriuint.'c :iny of the above for J. H. Manley Standard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, R, I. Mention The Florists' Bzchange when writing. 466 The Plorists' Exchansre BOOK YOUR EASTER ORDERS SOUTHERN WILD SMILtX Per 50 lb. Case, S4.50 Per 25 lb. Case, 2.50 GREEN SHEET MOSS iSlriclly fancy Per Sack, of 100 square feet, S2.00 200 square feel, S4.00 Special prices on loi-ee lots. Mew Crop Fancy Ferns ready May i, per looo Si-2S >• •> Dagtcer ' " " " " " i.oo Dook no-OT aud be sure of supplies. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Meniion The Florists' Exchange when writing. O^^IO BROTHERS .. •"->■•'•"■■'•' ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. .q^ nif^t RPoadWaD NE1V YORK Simple, Furrl.hed to the Jobbing Trade only. 4»i WCM PI WaUWOy, 1^1.W IVKH R Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. cniffONJA'?.*' all colors. | RIBBONS'^'S.': colors. ■«Vrlte lor Prices. .*. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention The FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK I mporters and Bf anatactarers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Oalax I^eaves and Decorative Greener] New Tork Agents for Oald veil's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand SmUax. UentloD The Florists' Bxcbanse when wiitiDfl;. N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1314 Madison Sqnare Stands at Out Flower EichanRB Ooogan Bldg.. W. 26tb Street & 34th Street Ont Flower Market. Bpeoialtieb: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuco- thoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of ETergreena. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves FERNS $1.00 per 1,000 Special for Easter 85c. in lots of 10,000 or over. dagger ferns. Strictly Guaranteefi A No. 1 A. L. FORTUNES 431 STATE ST., New Haven, Cor^n. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice BiocK, (nil weight, 60-lb. case, (6.00; 2S-lb cue, (3.60. GALAX— Brllllantbronze or green, selected, H.OO per 1000; $3.76 perSOOO. IjECCOTHOC sprats— Green or bronze, 80o. per 100; t7.&0 per 1000. Green Sheet Mosa— Ferbbl.Back,$2.S0. All Kinds of Florlate' Sapplles. L. J. Kreshover, ^eX'^L^Z: Hew Y«rk Mention The Florists' Bzcbaoge when wilting. STANDARD FOR QUALITY Leucothoe Sprays, Galax Leaves, Sheet Moss WM. C. SMITH. MARION, N. C. Sold in New York by L. J. Ereshovoi Phila- delphia, S.S. Pennock; Providence, Bennle& Plnu, Buffalo, Wm. F. Kastlng; Cleveland, Cleveland Cut Flower Co.; Scranton. Scranton Florist Supply Co.; Pittsburg, Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Out Flower Exchange; Olncinnati, 0. E. Critchell; Baltimore, Florists' Exchange; Bramp- ton, Ont., Dale Estate, Hcntlnn the FI^nrlstB* Exchange when writing. ^- r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A \ ^ k Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 10,000. $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MA.NL'FACTDKED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florlsta' Rxnbange when wilting. Columbus, O. News Notes. Arbor Day in this State is April 2ii: and already plans for its ob- .scrvance are being made. Several of the largest department stores are having special sales ot .seeds and nursery stock. Enormous quantities of hardy and tea roses ar<' being .sold at 10c. each. Many varie- ties of shrubs are also being offered at the same price. The Livingston Seed Company has been receiving some superb American Beauty and La Detroit roses, which have sold easily at $7 and $3 per dozen, respectively. The craft here very much regretted to Hear of the W. W. Rawson & Co.'s tire at Boston. The Baby Rambler rose is selling in great quantities. Five candidates on Wednesday last took the civil service examination for scientific assistant in the agricultural department. F. W. The Livingston Seed Company write us in regard to the item appearing in our issue of March 24 as follows; "The Columbus Dry Goods Com- pany purchased flowers and rented palms to the amount of $60, and same were furnished by us." \ HEADQUARTERS FOR Fancy Ferns by the 1 ,000 or 1 ,000,000. PRICES RIGHT AND QUALITY THE BEST. We are also prepared to take care of your Easter orders for CUT FLOWERS. Send us your name for Special Price List on "up-to-date" Wire Designs ; we carry the largest stock in the United States. ^ ^^ ^ CHICAGO ROSf COMPANY JOHN P. DECNAN, Secy, and Msir. 56-58 WABASH AVE. Long Distance 'Phone, Central 2487 CHICAGO Meiiticm 'ITie Florists" FArli.m-r wlim writinp. FOR EASTER DECORATIONS BEST QUALITY Southern Wild Smilax $3.50 and $7.00 per case Laurel Festooning, good and full, 5c and 6c per yd. Hardy Cut DAGGERS and FANCY FERNS $1.50 per 1000. Discount on larger quantities. Bronze and Green GALAX, $1.00 per 1000; $7.50 per 10,000. Also Headquarters for all Florists' Supplies. Henry M. Robinson & Co. 8 and II Province Street, Boston, Mass. iiu I listance Telephone, Main '261H. Ilir I'li.i-ists' ExchaiiKP when writini:. SEND US YOUR EASTER ORDERS Early and you will receive the freshest and best stock to be fotmd and at the lowest prices. FANCY FERNS, $1.50, DAGGER FERNS, $1 .25 per 1000 ^:^.tC. 6ALAX, Green or Bronze. 75c per 1000; in 10,000 lots, $6.50 Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case, $5.50. We can supply you with fretb made I.AVREI. FE»TOONIN« ^ all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the ^ woods, 4c, Be and 6c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAtJKEL, 36c per large bundle. Fine line of Trefs for decorating: purpoees. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. MILLINCTON, MASS. CROWL FERN CO., UentloD The Florists' ExclisuKe when wrltlnB. FKNCY • FeRNS Per looo, $2.00. Per 5000 lots at $1.75. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7sc. per loco, $7 SO MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCH.ANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave., - Detroit, Mich Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchnnge when writing. April 7, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 467 ^%/%'^/%'%«'%/«^%/%^%/v«^k%^^%^v«/%^%/%^%/%'«/%/«^%'»^i J. SELIGMAN JOS. J. LEVY JOHN SELIGMAN & COMPANY Wholesale Florists I 56 West 28tH St. lel. No. 4878 Madison Sq. New York Opposite tKe New York Cut Flower Co. Close to the market and unequalled for convenience for customers in or out of New York. VISITORS ALWAYS W[LCOM[ GREAT PREPARATIONS MADE EOR EASTER Attention, Courtesy, Liberality and Square Dealing, our Mottoes "Once a Customer, always a Customer." This is our ambition. Give us a trial and be convinced. Consignments solicited. Growers may depend on the best market prices. All orders from out of town Florists will be given the best attention and filled with selected stock. Let us book your Easter orders NOW. We wish a most prosperous Easter to all our friends Mi'iitiim Tbe Florists' Excbunge wbeii writing. A. U. VOUING Sz CO. 54 WEST 28tK ST. Wholesale Florists TelepHone 3559 Madison Square NEW YORK FinP DnCPC f^rnPtinnC ^"^ ^ ^"^^ supply of all seasonable flowers. Consignments I II IC IVUjCJ) vGl llGUUllJ) of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt settlements. aiVE us A TRIAL, ArtMilioii TliP Finn; Kxclisuige when wf PKiladelpHia Cut Flower Co. EASTER PLANTS !~FINEST WE HAVE EVER HANDLED. BK SURE AND GET OVR PRICES BEFORE VOIT PL4CE YOl'R ORDER. EASTER CUT FLOWERS: Extra Fancy Kaiserin, American Beauty Roses and Carnations. ISI6 & 1518 SANSOM ST., Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. Choice Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. VaUcy, Daffodils, Daisies, Sweet Peas, Etc PHILADELPHIA, PA. HSPHRAGUS SPRHYS Heing the LARGEST GROWER of this specialty I can ship any quantity .Icsired EVERY BUSINESS DAT OP THE YEAR. Price:~$3.00 per doz. bunches of about 12 sprays each I'lrasc si'iid casii with lirst order, after which a line of credit may he establislicd. if desired. SPECIAL : Asparagus plumosus nanus SEEDUNGS, now ready, $1.50 per 100 (Postpaid), $10.00 per 1000 Emerson C. McFadden, Tei, 28 a, Short Hills, N. J. Mi'iitlon Tbe Tlorials' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Glgas and Cattleya SpecloaUsima. Write for Prices. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. "Z.SE VIOLET BLOOMS A line crop now ready from houses that have been run cold. Orders booked now for Easter, send for prices. Also rooted runners from flarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWR1TZEN, ?«l Rhinebeck, N, Y. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. 468 The Florists' Exchanse To the Retailer ALEXANDER J. GITTMAIN THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK can fill your order for any variety of Cut Flowers that you may want for Easter. I am handling a complete line of all the most desirable ROSES. CARNATIONS and BULBOUS STOCK. I am also very strong on VIOLETS, E«^c. Write for price list. Yours very truly, 'Phone 1664-1665 Madison Square 43 West 28th Street .NU'lilli.ii ■lllc Kl.ilisls- Fm-Ii! Violet Plants Lilies, Violets AND Fancy Carnations Also R05ES, VALLEY, HVACINTH5, TULIPS and a complete line of Bulbous Flowers Shipping orders carefully attended to Ford Bros. Wholesale Florists 48 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, 3870-387 1 Madison Square ♦♦♦ »►♦♦♦♦♦«< ► »••»• ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^^^♦♦♦♦^ ♦♦i ▼TTTTT TTTTTT ■ VOliNG & NUGENT WHOLESALE FLORISTS 42 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK Telephones 2065-20(6 Madison Square With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing depart- ment, we are in a position to guarantee out- of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. fLORISTS OUT Of TOWN fe^ L. Taking Orders for Flowers to be Delivered to Steamers or Elsewhere in New York can have them delivered in Plain Boxes, With Own Tags, in best manner. i •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦»♦»»♦♦ *#♦♦♦♦♦« ♦»♦♦♦♦»♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦» ■♦^♦t April 7, 1906. The Plori-sts' Gxchiang:e 469 wr ^/^ /^ vJ » ^ 0 0 ^ I Edw. C. Horan Gut Flowers at Wholesale 55 WEST 28th ST., Tel. Ifsl Madison Square NEW YORK ^ O ,S^ *b I 4 i % %A % u- V4= -!*. Jf ©:®;a©i®:® £^:® ® ©:© ® ©I®:© ©©;a®a^^ THe Reliable House m. m Open every morning fit 6 Joseph s. Fenrlch 110 West 28th Street New York Telephones 324-325 Madison Square I have a steady supply of RICHMIOND and all varieties of Roses, and a full line of all other seasonable flowers, including LILIES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, TLLIPS, NARCISSUS, etc. Place your Easter orders with me and I will guarantee prompt delivery | m CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 470 The Plorists' Exchange flic iSccr Hwisc r™l My consignments of Choice Cut Flowers for Easter will ^ be almost unlimited and I can fill all orders promptly. ^ Send your orders to me and De convineed. t Among* tHe special lines I Have to offer are Sweet Peas, R.oses, Lilies, Callas, Lily of tHe Valley, Carnations, Violets ; a superb grade of Bulbous Flowers and every- thing else in season. j^' j^ j^ j^ Personal, attention given to all orders. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. \ J. K. AULEN, \ ^ 106 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK. ^ ^ Telephone 167 Madison Square. ^ f HICKS ® CRAWBUCK, i- f wnoicsaic Florisis and dealers in Florists' supplies 76-78 Court Sheet, raia^fane 3660.3661 Main BROOKLYN, N, Y. We will have for EASTER a full line of all seasonable flowers, including the finest grades of AMERICAN BEAUTY and other ROSES, superb CARNATIONS, all varieties of BULBOUS flowers and in fact every kind of BLOSSOM that goes to make up a complete line for Easter purposes. PLACE YOUR EA5TER ORDER WITH VS And yovt will not be disappointed either in price or quality Wc would also draw* your attention to our SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. We carry in stock every known commodity required by the RETAILER. Our facilities for shipping are perfect, being located in the heart of the METROPOLIS, and we can fill all orders INSTANTLY. SEIND A TRIAL ORDER AIND BE COINVIINCED We solicit consignments of all maikctable cut tlowcrs from growers and guarantee perfect satisfaction. ^WRWWWWWftWWWWMftW^WRW«WWftW^«WW««MWnftWWWftWWftW«WWW^ April 7, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 471 EASTER FLOWERS : : >%/^ : Mosr complete sroeh Ever OHered : Finesi Grades - llnlimiied Ouanttty JOHN I. RAYINOe 49 west im sircci New VOIK Price List on Application Tei. No. 1995 Madison Square ^r Mention The Florists' Exchsnige v^hen wrlthiff. ^^ 1 Telephone Caff* 756 Madison Square 21J2mj SQUARE DEALING GROWEI^S who consign to us are assured of the highest market prices. WE invite you to investigate our METHODS of doin^ business. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, Wholesale Florists, 55 WEST 26TH STREET, NEW YORK eesose seooeessossesoeeoeoosooesessoeseeeee osoeeeeoeoeo I 57 West 28th Street N. Y. City | Place Your Orders With >^ V Choicest Roses Violets Valley Carnations Orchids, etc., etc., That Can Be Secured I WHOLESALE FLORIST | oeosseeeoosseoeseeeeeeeesoseeeeeseoessessseeeooeseooee Mrntl.m Tlie Florl5fs' Exchaiigi' when wiillng. 472 The Plori-sts' Exchange JOHN VOUNO Wholesale Florist 51 West 2»th M., New York Long Distance Telephone, 4463-4464 Afacf. Square i FOR EASTBR j The renowned Cottage Gardens Carnations, including the famous Robert Craig, | Alma Ward, Elsa Strusz and all the other choice varieties grown exclusively by this firm; will have a large supply of lilies grown by John Scott, Hinode Florist Company I and Suzuki & Satow, firms who [^have earned great reputations for having the best Easter Lilies that can be produced. I will also have a full supply of bulbous flowers from the well known establish- ment of Carl Jurgens, Newport, R. I. Unexcelled American Beauties from the Rose establishment of The John Young Company^ together with a full supply of other varieties of roses, violets and all other seasonable flowers. I Mentinn Tlio Florists' Exchange when writing. WALTER F. SHERIDAN ' Wholesale Dealer in Q,j-J- PloWerS 39 West 28th vStreet New York FINE r^TTATTT^^ American Beauty and all other varieties of Roses, Carnations and Violets. Telephone 902 Madison Square. ^B Mention The Flurlsts' Exrlinnge when writing. ' . 41 April 7, 1906 The Hlorist-s' Exchange 473 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlssloD MerchaDls In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madleon Square Mention the FlorlBtB' Bicliange wbeo writinp. C. BONNET O. H. BLAKfc BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale rioriMs 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 4638 Main. Oat-of-towTi orders care- fully attended to. Give ub a trtal. Telephone Consignments eolicited. Mention the Florlstfl' Exch a nge when writing. BONINOT BROS. Wholesale Commission Dealers in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (LrAf^,), New York Telephone Gall, 830 Madison Sq. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists M WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone, aSTO-aS^x Madleon Square GROWlL.rcs, i%.XT£NTION! Always I»eady to lieeeive Fine SUn-k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so V^est 2QtH street 'Phone, 661 MadiBon Square. tlV.'W YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orchids I'Letablishetl 18H8 Mention the FlortBtB' Bxchange when writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The 'Wholesale Florist ol Ne-w 'Vork 43 WEST 28th STREET PhoneB 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention the Florlstfi* Eixchange when writing. HICKS li CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers In rLORI»T»' »UPPLir» 76>78 Court Stra** Phone. 3660-3661 Miln BROOKLYN, N. Y, \ieDtlon the KlorlBta' Exchange wbeu writing PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telepbone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. WILLIAM t1. KDEBLER Wholesale Oommlsslon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willoughby St., Telephone^^^^^ BROOKLYN. N.-Y. Mention the Florist** Blxchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VrCST 30tK STR-EKT NEW YORK Consignments Solicited. Telephone: 280 Madison 8q. Ifentlon the FlorUt*' Bxchan^e when writing. JAMES McMANUS Telephone 7S9 Madlion Squatc 50 W. 30th St.. Niw York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST ORADE OF N/'yfik ALWAYS ON HAND BPECIAI.TT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEVIT YORK Open every Mormng at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purpoBea to Rent. J. DONALDSON. Secretary Mention the Florists* Bx<^ange when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESUE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Afadlson Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 393 4 Madison S*iuare Established 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Consl8:timeiits of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesile Commission Dealar In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26tti Street, New York leleplione Call: 299 Madison Square. Mention the Florists* Etzchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-6243 Madison Sq. Mention the Florista' Eichange when writing. IIO \Vost 28th Street -THE RELIABLE HOUSE Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Telephone 324-.3i5 Madismi Square. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. J.K.Men •^ ■ ^ ' * r^^^^ <>*i Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cat Plo-wers Telephones,2200 and 2201 MadlsonSquate. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK wioiesaie Prices oi cm Flowers, new yoik, Hpr. s, leol. Prices «iaoted are by the liandretl nnless ottaervTlKe noted. f ABkaott, fancy— special I " extra I " No. 1 No. 2 M " No. 8 • Bride, 'Maid, fancy— spc'l JJ ** extra S. " No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Mme. Abel Cbatenay Adiantdm croweanum a8pabaous '* PlumoBUB, buncbes '• SpreoKerl, bunches Callas Cattletab Daibieb Ctpbipeditmb Htacinthb, Roman 12.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to 8.00 to 50.00 to .60 to 10.00 to 1.60 to 25.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 2 00 6.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 6.00 25.00 6.00 .76 1.50 60 00 25.00 20.00 10.00 60.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 InPr grades, all colors.. White Standard St Varieties { Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. •FANOT— (•The highest grades of O standard var.) [ NOTELTIBB Lilac, per bunch Lilies Lilt op the Valley Mignonette, ordinary...™... fancy Narcibbdb, Paper White '* yellow Panbieb, per doien bunches. Smilax Sweet Peab, per bunch — Violetb " special TtJLIPS 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to .35 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to .50 to .50 to 12.00 to .05 to 26 to .40 to 1.00 to 1.50 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.60 2.50 2 50 2.50 6.00 1.00 12.00 3.00 3.00 8 00 1.60 2.00 2.00 20.00 .10 .40 .50 2.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Telcbhone, 90S Madison Square Wholesale Florist 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautx. Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of tKo Valley, Carr»atioii» Vltt:^V:Z% JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Edw. C. Horan 5S West 28th St., INEW^ YORK TELEPHONE, I4A2-I463 flADISON SQUARE CUT RUOWeRS AT W^HOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West 29th Street, New York Tft i.th"*;f : ;w.i:l Madison Square Mention The Florists* Bttchange when writing. J. Sellsman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cut Flower Company Mention The Florlflts* Exchange when writing. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Conelgn- mentB Solicited. Telephone I 8864 MadUon Square Ueotlon the FlorlfltH' Eichange when writing. Frank H. TRAENDLy CUAKLES SclIENCli TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CDT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones) 798 and 799 MADISON 8QUABE Consignments Solicited Uentlon the Florists' Bzcbange whea writing. JOHN YOUNG WKoIesale Florist 5 I W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4463-44G4 M.\DISOK SQVAKF, Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. THOMASYOUNO Wholesale Tlorist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephoae, 4850 Madison Square coBsliBiBcnts 01 ciolee rioHcrs solicited Uentlon the Flarlsts' Eiehange when writing. 474 The Florists' Hxchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^^"'^VaL'^KtS^VS.rr"^^"'' DOVBLB VIOLETS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLO'WHRS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Phiiadelplila Mention Tli^ Florista* Exchange when wrttliic. - SAMUEL S. PENHOGK THE Wholesale Flerist of Philadelphia Mention Hie Florleti' Bichance when wrltlnc. ' Extra Choice Valley in unlim- ited quantities. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. ..... faster lilies in quantities 504 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. MentloD Tlie Florists* Extra fine, clean, liealthy stocl<. Let us quote you prices on your Easter Supply. Bxcbange when wrltlnt. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: MceC-A. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists* Excliange 217, 219. 221, 223 DIAMOND STREET. Pitt»burg, Pa. Largest Wholesale House between New York and Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 HIbert St. Philadelphia Bell and Keyatone 'Phonra. Mi-ntiun The Florists* Exchange when writing. CALI. ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROnFT dbi.ite:b¥ Choice Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daffodils and Violets in quantity '' ^philadelph'ia Mention 11i< Floriitt' Bxchange when wrttJng. ■WILD e^aixx^j&^^s: .A.]srx3 SiJ^BTSiS, LXLJSS Prompt Reports" Baslneu hours: r A. H. to 8 P.M. WHOI.SBAI.B; AND COMMISSION FI.OBIST ISSl FILBERT ST., PHII.A., PA HOLION S HUNKEl CO. WHOI,ESAI^-ricz:>rvi FANCY AND ORDINARY, IN ANY QUANTITY. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA. m Headquarters in WesterD New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all klnda of S<-aBOU- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist • LSe DIAlin IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIIS AND wmc DCSISNS 3«3.S7Ellle.n$t. BUFFLAO. N.Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Mention The Florists' Bxchaoge when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POlMIl Co. MILWAUKEE. WIS. UentlOD the Florists* Bbcban^e when writing. St. Louis. News Jottings. The St. Louis Palm Company, whose old store at 923 Oliver street is to be wrecked, will move into a new location, 1010 Olive, next week, Messrs. Siegel & Burk visited Chi- cago last week obtaining their supply of Easter stock; and Charles Connon had his hands full attending both stores. The first week's business at the new branch of Arthur Ellison was reported as satisfactory; their big window was ciuite attractive all week. George Windier on Delor avenue has fine and well-grown blooming plants for Easter; he has a reputation for this line of stock. His brother, Robert, handles most of the stock at the Grand avenue store, Berning is handling the entire output of Jablonsky's cut stock from the Cen- tral greenhouses which is as good as any coming to this market. The Schrays are having a great run on their new canna, Superior, which is a fine flower. C. Young & Sons are among the busy seedsmen with shipping orders. Fred. Foster has been away a week buying horses for his stable. During his absence Miss Annie did a rushing trade in cut flowers. Phil. Gieble, lately with the Tower Grove park, will hereafter be found at Reservoir Park on Grand avenue. James Gurney, superintendent ot Tower Grove Park, is resting a few weeks at Eureka Springs, Ark,, his son James being in charge during his absence. A new seed house under the name of the Teesdale Seed Company has opened up at 912 North Broadway, handling everything in seeds and bulbs. Mr. Nichols, manager of the St. IjOuis Seed Co., Fourth street, reports a big sale in their seed mixture known as "Havalawn." A big trade is expected this season. The piembers of the Florists' Club should not forget that on next Thurs- day afternoon the April meeting of the club takes place. Two discussions are in order, as well as important busi- ness. President Ammann would very much like to see a big attendance as he has some good news for each and every member of the club. The Florist bowlers kept up their good work on Thursday night by de- feating the Reliance team, three in a row. Ellison was high man with an average of 183, followed by Kuehn. Beyer, Schaefer and Beneke, ST. PATRICK, April 7, 1906. The Florists' Hxchange 475 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>A/ERS We can and will (111 your Out Flower wants to advantage. Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, Shipping orders our Specallt} 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8IMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.t.bii.h.d t894 45-47-49 Wabash Av«., CHICAGO BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT TIE riOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CtllCAOO J. B. DEANUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CniCACO ConstKnmeiita Solicited WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLO"WERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO UentloD The FIoriBts* BxchanKe when writing. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us vour Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY ^!t>j!CJ'LJ!L.j!l.J:CJ:Cj!CJ^.J'L^:l.j!C^!l.^!t>J!l>J>t>t.j!CJiU;^.^4^ Long Distance Phone Central 6001. Established tS94. [. f. WINTERSON CO. 45, 47, 49 Wabasb Ave., ^ CniCAGO. [ Wholesale Cut flowers and Florists Supplies I Oar Cut riowcr De|)drtment \ 7t We ■will have a very large supply of all Cut Flowers for r <{ Easter. Send us your orders early and you won't be T ^ disappointed. Shipping orders our specialty. Do you get w 2 our weekly cut flower price list ? If not write us. ^ i Our 8u|)|)li^ De|)artment l K Wc now have a very large and complet. line of florists r ^ supplies. Many new novelties have arrived for Easter. T 3 Some of our own design and made specially for our Easter )j trade. Send us your orders and you will get the right J; goods at the right prices. Our special supply list of U Winterson's Novelties for Eastertide, 1906, is now ready. |^ If you don't get one, drop us a line. It will interest you. ? Uentlon The Florists' Bzchaoge when writing. A. L. Randall Co. 19=21 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. I Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies Several Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Florists' Supplies From Us I. We have just opened the Florists' Supply Department and every article is new and free from soil or damage. II. No article will ever be shipped from our house unless it is in perfect condition and as represented. III. Buyers of our Supplies are given to understand and are respectfully requested to return at our expense any article that is not satisfactory on arrival. IV. We are the largest Cut Flower Supply House in the West and we do not rely entirely upon the profits of the Florists' Supply Department. V. We have no salesmen on the road, thereby saving you one profit, which we give you in the form of quality, as our goods are our only salesmen and must talk for themselves. Talk is cheap and these few remarks mean nothing to you or us unless you can see a vein of truth between the lines and avail yourself, by at least writing for our catalogue and giving us one order. ) ) } } ) Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 476 The Florists' Bxohange SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN 1 DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS. USED EOR fUMIOATION CRSPRAYINCINDOORSORDUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN 0«£ nNI NIKOTEEN NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Loulg, Mo. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WE ARE GIVING FLORISTS Much more Nicotine for their money, when purchasing "Nico=Fume" Liquid, than has ever been offered by any competing article. Remember, "nico-FUME" LIQUID contains NEVER LESS than 40% Nicotine, and is of exceptionally pure quality. JUST LOOK AT THESE PRICES!! 1=4 Pint, 50c. Pint, $1.50. 1=2 Gallon, $5.50. Gallon, $10.50. 5 Gallons, $47.25 We are also furnishing the following advantages in "Nico=Fume" Paper: " NICO-FUME " PAPER is stronger per square inch than any other; is packed in special friction-top tins, preventing loss of strength by evaporation; is folded and punched, ready for use; is of a special size, furnishing the best distribution of vapor; is of uniform quality. PRICES : 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50. 288 sheets, $6.50. 1728 sheets, $35.10. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN buy tobacco dust to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is. THE FUMIGATING KIND^ TOBACCO POWDER, ask' him if the bags bear our brand, name and address; if they do not, you are getting his substitute for it— ground stems— and not THE FUMI- GATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen seldom keep, as our price to you and to themj is the same. You can try| ours for a few cents ; let us tell you how. THE H. A. STOOTHOOF CO. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116 "West Street. New York.' Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. Manufactured By . . . The Kentncky Tobacco Product Co. Louisville Ky. ^lpntlnn the Flx^rlsta' Ryhatige wt'en wrlr'ng. Sojd^ylccdmenanf Florist Supply Dealers 25 Years Hammond's Used by Hammond's SLUG SHOT" ^t°.V.M" "SLUG SHOT" Cleans out the Sow Bug [NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) Cleans out the Sow Bug OR Wood Louse IN GREENHOUSES. Horicum Kills San .lose Scale. Kerosene Emulsion No. 2 Kills Gypsy Moth "Solution of Copper" diluted 1 to 100. tor lilitht For Pamphlets address B. HAMMOND, FishKUl-on-Hudson, N. Y. OR Wood Louse IN GREENHOUSES. Thrip Juice No. 1 Kills all Scale on Oranges, &c Kerosene Emulsion No. t— Much recommeuded. "French Bordeaux Mixture." True Blue Butter Fine. HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS; FISHKILL-ON-THE-HUDSON, N. Y THEORielNALAHDSENUINE ^ s.Nl(;onirONI(iANT\ WIDCLV IMTTATED BUT NEVER UJUAifD rORMAiroAMrSEffKIl DONT ACCEPT INFfBIOn IMrTATTON5 PRICE 60t PER SOX OF IS SHEETS e 6 » PIRCASC or TWEUE BOtU. rjilCOTINE MFG.CO. ST. LOUW. MO^ Mention The Florlsto' Exchange when writing. SVE ARE The Manufacturers of Dried and Ground 8hee|) Manure WRITE US rOK PABTICULABS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Montinn Thp Florlata' RTcbanc<> whfn writing SYRACUSE RED POTS Your Plants vv^ thrive bclUr in Syracuse Red Pots. Made of a superior clay which is obtained only in these parts and by own special machinery. Send your order to- day. I Syracuse Pottery Co. I Syracuse, N. V. I ^ Uentlon the Florist*' Bich«n»e when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mcntlnn thP FI.nrlatK' Erchanpe when writing. mum FLOWER POTS Packed in smaU crates, easy to handle. Price per crate Pnce per crate 1600 2 in. pots in crate.$4.88 1600 2H " " 6.25 1600 2>4 loco 8 800 8)4 6004 820 5 144 6 6.00 500 6.80 4.60 4.51 3.16 120 7 in. pots in crate8.$4.20 60 8 •■ " 3.W HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, §8.60 48 10 ■• " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 2412 " " 4.80 12 14 ■• " 4.80 16 " ■• 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot t^ylinders for Cut Klowcrs. Hanging Basktrts, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, ulf lur atsli wiUi order. Hilfinger Bros., Pettery, Fort Edward, N. Y. August BoUier i Sons,AgtB.,81 Bardajr St.,>'.Y.City The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output ol Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock Is always Large and Complete Main cine* and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warahouaea: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONO ISLAND CITY. B. Y. April 7, 1906, The Plorists' Hxchange 477 Balttmore. The Week's News. A decided change in . the weather has talien place; the snow lias disappeared and Spring has set in. A great amount of Spring work iias been started by the parlc depart- ment and private gardeners and nurs- erymen in order to get through be- fore the warm weather advances vegetation too rapidly. Forsythia. jasminum, and honeysuckle are blooming and have been for some time: they have, however, been nipped in the bud several times by slight night frosts. Trade conditions are slightly more favorable than during the past two weeks, with plenty of stock of every description on hand. Our dealers are looking forward to a good Easter business. C. L. SETBOLD. St. Paul. News Notes. L. L. May & Co. report that they are receiving a large number of mail orders from the country trade for Easter plants. Their greenhouses are full to the brim; their longiflorum lilies are a fine sight; it is seldoni one sees such a nice lot all about the same height and with from 3 to 12 blooms on each. They also have a large number of azaleas, which they are now i-unning in cool houses. The Swat-son Floral Company have had fully a hundred cut blooms of August Swanson's new rose (the Minnehaha) in their window all week, which have attracted considerable at- tention. It is a light pink, the foli- age and stem resembling those of the American Beauty. Vogt Brothers have moved into their new location, which is a de- cided improvement over the old place. Holm & Olson have rented a large store and intend putting in some very flue Hxlures. PAUL. Minneapolis. News Notes. A call on the Minneapolis Flor- al Ccnnpany found John Munson nurs- ing a bad cold. His stock is looking good and he is going to be successful in getting it in for Easter. His force has been kept busy getting out orders for his new rose. Miss Kate Moulton, which from present appearances is lo be well distributed. The orders do not average large, but he is shipping some to all sections of the country. Next season the demand, he believes, will be much heavier. Donaldson & Company are making big preparations for a large Easter trade; they will devote one of their windows to the display of blooming plants and with their mammoth ;old storage refrigerator will no doubt be able to take care of all the cut tloweis they can handle. They have a force of six clerks in their cut flower c(e- partment, all experienced in the busi- ness. The Rosary are making prepara- tions to handle considerable stock. Will & Son now have 65,000 feet of glass devoted entirely to carnations and violets. The 75,000 feet they are adding this Spring will^be devoted to roses. ' PAUL. San Francisco. News Notes. Xeis Peterson, superintendent of the John H. Sievers Company, and a corps of helpers are very busy these days preparing, packing and shipping to nearly all the States clean, healthy and well-rooted cuttings of the Han- nah Hobart carnation. The present dissemination of this carnation wa.-s decided upon six months ago, and for several months so advertised in The Florists' Exchange, the result being orders for upward of 80,000 cuttings. School teachers in the United States, railroad authorities say, will be here to the number of eight to ten thousand to attend the National Teachers' Association this Summer. In honor of this occasion Luther Bur- bank has consented to be "at home" two days to receive these educators. At Pomona, 4 5 minutes' car ride from Los Angeles, the California Rose Company has purchased growing grounds and is removing to this site its entire plant from Los Angeles. Schwerin Brothers, at Ingleside, are supplying Frank Pelicano with extra nne Lilium Harrisii. ALVIN. ICentloD The FlorlBts* Bxchange when witting. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me Is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can safely recommend It to any one who may inquire about It. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Ai-ex. L. Caklson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72'-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U, G. SooLLAT, Mgr. Kstablished 43 Tears Mention the FlorlBts* Brcbange when writing. Greenhouse VALVES and FIITIINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. .Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when vrrltlng. FREE HOSE trial. We send our "Florist" hoae on 60 days' trial ; if not satlefactory return and we pay chargBfl both ways. Wroii^'ht iron pi]>e;;iast8 longer than Bteel. Get our i>rlceM on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Send for Free .atalOKue " Kay " Boll era. Ventilating apparatus, Tools, Valves and Fit- tings. WILLIAM H. KAlf COMPANY, 244 Fnlton Street, - New Tork f'ity. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Portland, Ore. News Items. Recently a cold wave struck Portland and placed this city and vicinity in Winter attire, with the thermometor registering as low as 24 above; everything outdoors was frozen. As vegetation had so far ad- vanced this unprecedented weather was quite a serious blow. It is feared that early fruit and rose bushes suf- fered considerably. Stock is scarce and prices took a jump. Martin Forbes is cutting a fine lot 'if Bridesmaid roses. His carnations are likewise fine. This firm has opened another store on Washington street, three blocks above the old stand, which latter will be vacated June 1, to make room for a new mod- ern stone building. Clarke Bros, are very busy, their store trade being good and their ca.t- alogue business at its height. G. L. Pfunder is about to retire from active service. He sold his home for a very satisfactory sum. Burkhard Brothers have dissolved partnership; each of the partners is dfting business for himself. Sibson Rose Nurseries have added three greenhouses, each 22 x 200 feet. The hard times which were predict- ed before the Lewis and Clarke Cen- tennial Fair have not materialized. Business is far better now and the general prospect is more promising than at any time before. The Portland Commercial Club offers $5.flflfl in prizes , for . the best article written about Portland as a rose city. Any information desired, the Commercial Club will give to those who apply for it. G. O. v^:^ "Ahsohitcly Snfc ntnl Rcliahk- Ask ynir friends." THEY LOOK SIMPLE BUT- Every one of the twenty five years that we have been building CALDWELL TANKS AND TOWERS has added snme element of practical superiority them. In our catalogue we discuss these matters at length. Write lor one. W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky to M..II 'Iht- I'loriM A STEADILY INCREASING DEMAND PROOF OF MERIT Our grades and quotations will explain to you the continuous growth of our business. Write for Estimate and Sketches. La. Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Material and Hotbed Sash Selling Agents for Wittbold Sprinkler System A. DIETSCH CO-^'-'V^'Jl'"^''- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JOHINSTOIN HEATIINO CO, GREENHOUSE HEATING 113 3 BR-OADMrAY. Cor. 26th STREET, NEAV YORK The" Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling Clips ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New I>uplex Gutter, ovfT six niilos in use and highly recoinniendi'd ; tlie only arlp proof Kutter in the market. The Ntaiidard Retam 8t4*nm Trap has no equal for niiiLplli-ity or its worklns8< Cat.alo^c^le free. E. HIPPARD, Voungstown, 0. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. For Greenhousea, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Bstimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW rORK UeotioD The FlorlBti* Bxcbange wben writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. "WEBER (SI CO. 10 Desbrosscs St., New Vork A STB C A USE IT HOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. t76FuHer. Si., NEW YORK "* UeotloD Tbe FlorlBts' QxchanKe wbeo wrlUa^. KROESCttELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICACO Boilers made of the bestof material, shellflreboi (heets and heads of steel, water space all around front, sides and back). Write for information. Ifention the Florlati* Exchange when writing. **^**^**^f^^********^********"^ Holds Class Firmly See the Point 93 PEERUSS QlaxltiK Points ue tbebcat. No rights or lefla. Boi o" 1,000 poluLa 75 eta. poatpkld BENRY A.DREEK, 714 Chpttntit St., Phll>., P*. '•^^s>^^r^^ THE Itorticulturai Architects and Builders Kearnev Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Purliosc for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and turnlBh Hot Bed Sash and Framee, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Oreenhonse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, ValTes and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. Uention the Flortats' Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vice automatic stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CEIALLENGK the moat perfect apparatuB in the market. Write for catalogue and prlcei before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Uention the Florists' Elxcbange when writing. The Florists' Exchange w ruRNisH m WORKING PLANS WITH EVERY ORDER WE RECEIVE FOR GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. SUPPLY EVERYTHING NECESSARY FOR THE ERECTION OF YOUR HOUSES AND GUARAN- TEE THE QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP OF OUR GOODS. LET US FIGURE ON YOUR REQUIREMEIMTS. WRITE FOR OUR CATA- EST. 1871. LOCUE. S. JACOBS $c SONS, Greenhouse Construction Material, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade o Onlf Cypreas in their ooostruotlon. The grower thus gets , THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, tor his Bp3cla\ purpose aud location. It you contemplate building write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE HOT=BEDSASH, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings,Etc.,Etc. \ Lqcki:ANi> Lumber Go. ^ LOCKJjsANP,0L Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltlne. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COnPETIflON figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAflE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, - FACTORY, ^;ers;*c!!?"N*I' klHDtloo The Plortatii' Exchange when writing. Sun Drild Cypress 'mm wiUMi\n IS The. be-st* f WRITE- OLLY MFG.Co. 47/ )V.-22,^ ST. ^CHicaQo- For FRELE^CATALOqUL VEitiTIL/^TItiQ /9FP/^RSTUS, F/TT/nes Hot-Be-D SfiSH- /V£L /7/9/<£L SKETCHES MentloD the FLorletB* Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented Decemberirrth, 1898. Send for Catalogue. Garland's Gottere will keep bhow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market, Mention The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. DOES IT PAY to give that order for heating apparatus without getting my flgures. All Inquiries will receive prompt attention. WALTER THOMPSON, s'.sri.ulHard, Jersey City, N. J. UentloD The FlorlsH' Bicliange when wrl Tblrd Ato., Albuj, H.T. April 7. iHon The RIorists' Exchange 479 U-Bar Reason Number 6 The meeting of plant growth requirements and the require- ments of the owners is some- times a difRcult proposition. U-Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built because no other form of con- struction meets so perfectly and successfully all plant demands while giving to the owner a crystal garden lioth ornamental and thoroughly practical. Picrson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders I U-Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York Mention The Florists' Eichaoge when wrltlog. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address, Box 789» New York City. U«ntloD The Florist!* Bzcbanse wben xrrlung. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ALTKRNANTHERAS, B. C, 3 varieties, 76o. per 100. ACALTPHA, 21n. pots. 60c per doz., »3.00 per ABUTILON 8AV1TZII, 31n. pots. 76c. perdoz., *$.oo per 100; 3 In. pots, SOc. per doz., $3.00 per 100. A»PAUAUU8 HPUENO£bIl,2H Id. potB, »2 00perlO). A8PAKAOU8 SPBKNGKKII etrong, 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. BDL,B!j for EAlTKK ; HTACINTH8, TUl,IPS, JON«lIlL8. flret class bulbs Just right for Easter flowering, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. CAKN.VTIONS, B. c. LILLIAN PONI), B. MAKKKT. LAWSON, FLORA HILL, .JOO'iT, ORO< KKB, $2.00 car 100. CINKRABIA H\ KKIDA, In full bloom. Bne plants, ft In. potR. 25c. each. COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII and fancy varieties, rooted cuttincB. 76c. per 100. CLEMATIS PANIUULATA.l In. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. CLEUATIS, large fid. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. COBAEA 8CANUEN8. 3 in. pots, 76c per doz., •5.00 per 100. EUONTMUS, golden variegated, 2% In. pots, 60c perdoz , $3.00 per 100. EUONrlilUS, radicans. var., 2K la pots, 60c per doz.. $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM. 2« In. pot8,60o per doz.; $3 00 per 100. OEBANIIIMS, dbl. scarlet, pink and white, 3 in. pots, eoc; per doz. : $4.00 per 100. GERANICM.S, MRS. PARKER, silver leaved double pink Howere. 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100 HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in: pots, 60c doz., $3.00 per 100. IVT, HARDT ENGLISH, 3 In. pots, 3 branches in each pot, 76o per doz., 96.00 per 100. LANTANA, DWARF, 2in.pots. 60c perdoz., $3.00 per 100. LOBELIA8, DWARF BLUE, 2(ii in. pots, 60c per doz.. $3.00 per 100. MOONVINE8, blue and white. 2>t In. pots, 50c. doz: $3.00 perlOO. MESEMBKYANTHF.MUMS, cordif. v»r. 2 in. pots. 5*tc. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. NICOTIAN A S.\M)ERAE, 2^ in. pots, eOc. per doz.; $3.00 per ICO. PRIMDLA OBOONICA, In bloom, 3 In. pots, 80c. per doz.; $4 00 per 100 8CARI.F.T SAGE, CLAB.V BEI>M.\N, 2H In. pots 50c. perdoz.; $3.00 per UO. SENECIO 8CANDENS, 2% In. pots, 60c per doz.. $3 00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES, 2'-. In. pots. 60c. perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. 8 WAINSONA alba, 2 in pots,60c. per doz:. $3. 00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, SHASTA DAISIES, SCARLET SAGE, SMILAX, PETUNIAS, DWARF PHLOX. VERBENAS, $1.00 per 100. Ceioei e 11th A Ror streets, • KlOttt, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mentlnn the Flx>rlHts' Kzchanee when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent g:*t;B oar Catalog GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. I//OLET CULTURE Price, SI BO Poitpaid A.T.De La MarePtg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York \ A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of Roral Mctal DcsigfiS BETWEEN 40th AND MCll/ VADV 4ist STREETS, liCn lUKIV I mPORTER AND DIALER IN fLOeiftTS' »IJPPLIC» PACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '^:i\fh^^.r NEV OFFICE AND WAREROOMS : 404. 406. 408. 410. 412 East 34th SL WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE »r>r >rw*rw irTr>r *rw>fT*T'rwT!rwTr tc^ Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange wtien writing. NICDTICIDE Best Bug Killer and Bloom Saver. Proof ol this on Request THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., (P. R. Palethorpe Oo., Succesaors) ICeotlon Tbe Florlata' BixcbaDge wheo wrltlnc. COMPARISONS Go to one of our customers (we will give you the name of a nearby one) take a look at his greenhouse — see why it's a better house than any- one else makes — e.xamine the kind of cypress we put in it; take a look at the ventilating devices, and tind out if it is really easy running, self-locking and all that sort of thing. Look over the piping for the anti-friction places ; compare the old head- ers and endless joints and connections with our new automatic headers. Peer into the boiler door for the self-cleaning and area e.xtended fire sur- faces. Look at the sections of the boiler, satisfy yourself that a bolt to each section is away ahead of the old long bolt connection ; then go outside and itry the rigidity of the cold frame sash, and find out if the bolted angle iron corner braces on the frames are really any good. There's no better way nf get- ting acquainted [With our way of building and equiping a greenhouse. LORD & BURNHAM CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS 1133 Broadway, Cor. 26tli St., New York Boston Branch: 819 TremontlBuilding MentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange wbeu vvrltipg. EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^•°le''°the''beBT' Grcenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON eREENHOUSE MFQ. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. UfDtloD Th«» Flnrl«t(«' Phrohnnep whon wrltlne. BASKETS FOR EASTER We have a larger assortment than ever. Many new designs. Easter novelties. Try a sample order. Pompeian Tone Ware Vases, in many sizes and shapes. They add to the decoration of your store and are quick sellers. Bohemian Glass Vases. New china jardinieres for 3 inch plants. Cycas Leaves and Wheat Sheaves. Send tor catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia MeDtioD The Florists' Dxchange when writing. 480 The Plorists' Exchange ALFRED H. LANGJAHR Wholesale FLORIST 55 West 28th Street, New YorK Telephones, 4-626-4627 Mad. Sq. I would remind my many patrons that I am receiving regularly a splendid supply of ULRICH BRUNNER roses from the well known establishment of VICTOR ZUBER, that most celebrated rosarian. The crop was never finer than this year, and the supply for Easter is ample. His other specialties in roses which I also handle, include such varieties as FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI, MOSS, BARONESS ROTHSCHILD, etc From the KRETSCHMAR GREENHOUSES, an establishment celebrated for high grade carnations, I will have a superb line, including WELCOME, pink; WEST NYACK, cerise; and other standard sorts. From GUS. MESSEBERG, FLATBUSH, whose name has always been identified with the best in floriculture, I shall have a grand crop of the carnation, GENEVIEVE LORD. I will have a strong supply of LILY OF THE VALLEY, specially selected for my own trade, and grown by the firms of JURGENS of NEWPORT, and THE DALE ESTATE. I shall also have a special line of VIOLETS from the RHINEBECK district, grown by those two celebrated growers, NEWMAN and TREMPER, and can assure all buyers that my Violets for Easter will be fragrant, of a rich dark blue, and will have good long stems. I am receiving daily, and in unlimited quantities, ADIANTUM CROWEANUM, guaranteed to be the true variety, and can fill your orders however large they may be. Space forbids mentioning all the specialists who grow exclusively for me. I handle, however, the products of the best CARNATION GROWERS in LONG ISLAND, and of the best ROSE GROWERS in MORRIS COUNTY, N. J, My ASPARAGUS sprays are unequalled ; the bunches are all sprays, and not made up of cut strings. For any or all seasonable flowers for EASTER, including LILIES, SWEET PEAS, etc., place your orders with me and you will receive the SQUARE DEAL. We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. J5 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, APRIL 14, 1906 One Dollat Pet Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations Is to see them growing. There Is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I WINSOR. This is pure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It In color, which Is a clear silvery pink— a shdae between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact. It Is Just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make It sell In any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawaon and much better shaped. As a grower it has everything that can be desired. So tar we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress is Identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will And It in White Enchantress. HEI.EN M. GOULD. This is a baaullful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general eCTect being a beautitul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. - We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of yarle|Eat«d Lawson, ^Vhite Lawson, Red, Lswson Enchantress, Mrs. 91. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson Is all that we claimed for It last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and Inspect our strick of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., TanTtowi-on-Dgdsoi, N.Y. Samples of my Grafted Stock. RICI-i;V10IND, ^VEUUESUEY, KIULARXEV LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIIN and CA.RINOT In excellent condition and ready to shift Sample ai-icj pric:e» £4ent on appliuatioii W. H. ElliOll, Brighion, Mass. UentloD The Flortsts' Gzcbanfce when writing. Easter 1907 ^arch 3 1 Be |>re|)ared with Forcing Stocli. Our lm|>ort Bulb Li»t, ready now, will save you money. Write for co|}y. iiiuiiH liARRiii ( Uir growers liave as clean and true a lot of Early forcing tlarrisii as are being grown in Bermuda. We solicit your orders for same in various sizes. (Mil ,11 1 :iiiu. iiH III loi liiuh uriide bulbs of French Romans. Paper White GrandiHora. Callas. .liiiniii LniiKillnruMi, l.niid"ii .Mil ikt't Vallcy and ricked bulbs nf all nutch Hyacinths, Tulips. Nar- cissus and Spinca arc nncxecllcd. ^|)ring Bulb» all kinds. Sweet Pea* all varieties. Send for our book for florists; It will save you money. PLANTS SUPPLIES \[aiigliani)Ge6tor(? SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, WeaterD Sprlogs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mpiitinn The Florists' Exchange when writing. AT BOSTON Merr Craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in J 00 Oass over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at all the Shows. Craig Wins «" the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins «" the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Money Producer. Craig Wins as a Crower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND FAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and FILLING ALL ORDERS on TIlffE and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now— we can fill it promptly. $3.00 for 25 $25.00 for 250 6.00 for SO 12.00 for 100 50.00 for 500 100.00 for 1000 Cottage Gardens Company QUEENS, N. Y. 5 °u dlscoonl for cash witu order. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 489 482 The Hlorists* Exchange BEGONIAS & GLOXINIAS Gloxinias, mixed $ 3.90 100 " separate colors 4 90 100 Begonias, single mixed 1.90 100 " separate colors 2.15 100 " double mixed 3.90 100 " separate colors 4.90 100 Tuberoses, $1.00 100 8.00 1000 Gladiolus, extra mixed 1.25 100 Galadium, medium 5.00 100 large 10.00 100 Sweet Peas, Earliest of All, Ijink and white for forcing per lb. 45c. Stocks, Ten Week, Princess Alice per pkg. 25c. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, City IfentloD The Florlets' Bxchange when writing. ESTABLISHED 1802 LILITM AFBATUM '"•J^ 9 to U inches, at S9.0ti per. 100. Llliam Speciosniu ' Melpomene, 9 to 11 Inches, $9.00 per 100. " New creations of Japan Iris, fine clumps. In 20 v»rietien. at $16.00 per 100. Seeda of Star PriniroBe, I'limula etellata, white, Crimson and blue, each, per 1.32 oz., fl.26. Begronia \ernou, mixed, $1.50 per oz. Asparagrug I'lumosus Nanus. $4.00per 1000 seeds. And all other new and choice seeda for florlstB. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Ueoclon *"rff Street, New York. ■'Hng. XXX ^TOCK XXX Heliotropes*. Light and aaiK, _ __ )0 per 100. Rose Oeraniauis. Strong, 3 Inch, $i. 00 per 100. PelarconianiB, fancy mixed, very fine, strong and bushy, 3 Inch, $6.00 per 100. Giant Panslea xz strong, cold frame plants, very flue $1.50 per 100. XXX SEEDS Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 seeds. 60c. Ctiinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. $1.00; half pkt. SOc. Pansy, Finest Olants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 6000 seeds, $1.00 ; half pkt. 60c. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RDPP, ShiremaDstown, Pa. The Home of PrlmroBes Uentlon the Florlsta' Bxcbange when writing. ASTERS"''*"""' irotta in colon or '*''**'"^ mixed. Victoria Tr. pkt,, 25c ; >< oz., 60c ; oz.,$1.76 Victoria, Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c; u oz.,70c; oz. 12.50 Giant Comet. Tr. pkt. 15c ; >.i oz. , 26c ; oz. 7ec. Ostrich Featlier, Tr. pkt. 16c ; >.i oz., 80o; oz. $1.U0 CINERARIA ^""■ee Flowering 8uperb Vincn/ini/l, Mixed, Tr. pkt. eoc Large rioworlng Seml-dwart Superb Mixed Tr. pkt. 60o. Large Flowering Blue, White and Scarlet Tr. pkt 25c. each. PRIMITI A Ohlnensls Flmbrlata, Separate rniiavL,n, ^qj „ „j. Mixed, Tr. Pkt. 60c. each. Obconlca Qrandl, Carmine, Lilac, Pink, White and Mixed, Tr. pkt 26c, each. Obconlca Orandl, Eobusta, Tr. pkt. 26c. Write for 1906 Whnlesalo Catalogue, now ready FBESH TOBACCO STEMS, tl.60 per bale of 300 lb. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE GROIVN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed $ 1,50 5000 Seed 6.25 10000 Seed 11.00 100000 Seed 100,00 250000 Seed 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beacti, Cai. SIGNAL HILL fLORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Uentlon The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florlstfl' Bxchange when writing. EXTRA CHOICB FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. 6ERMANV. G. C. MORSE & GO. Seed Gro-wers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties —is Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the khid we make — have been since '73 JAo. M, DKTAN 1 1 Engraving and Printing 706 Chestnut Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Write fir our Catalogue of Stock Engravings, Uentlon The Floiisti' Bxchange when nt'ltlug. CYCAS REVOLLTA STEMS 10 INCH SIZES^:^^=^ TO STUMPP e. WALTER CO. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK Mpiition The Florists' Exchange when wrlthif:. WARNING ! ! Don't Buy your whole order from us ; only try us in a small way, and find out that we supply finest bulbs, plants and valley. It's AVorth trying ; costs you little to find out. We deliver all goods f, o. b. your town. We only sell to ^ood people. SEND A POSTAL AND GET OUR PRETTY CATALOGUE. John Scheepers & Company, Arnhem, Holland Ne^v YorK Address* 2» 4 and O Old Slip. Meiiti'tn Tbe Florists' Excbapge when writing. LAWN GRA55 SEED lita.,. Dickinson's, Evergreen tnd Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDiS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. SEED GROWERS LEONARD SEED CO. cmcACO Leading Onion Set Growers Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds In the Central West. Write for Prices. FLOWER SEEDS Mention Tbe Florists* Excbange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New ¥ork Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Beet of All, English and Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON. llto'iZtA'"' 114 Ohambern Street. NEW VORR kfentlon the Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. CHANGED AGAIN Our prices chance as well as the weather. Read fc, the adv. and tiiid the change. hiugrle, five separate colors, $3.00 per 100; mixed $2.50. Donble, five separate colors, $4.00 per 100; mized $3.75. HUBERT & CO. " Mention tbe Ploriets* WARNAARe>CO. SASSENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Sion, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonlas, Splreas etc. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. LE PAGE, Rep., Ht. Ternon, N. Y Bxchange when writing. Our Credit & Inlormation List For January contains 104 jiages. It gives ratings on over 5000 persons in the trade and is the biggest thing of the kind issued. Send us $10 now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 66 Pine Street, New York City. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wbolesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. 10,000 GLADIOLUS BULBS Very flue light mixed I.euiolnes ;ind Oanda- vensis. "4 to IHin8.,$2 50 per lii.O. Also Koby Kiti£:and Neapolitan Peitper8eed a baru^ain. <~?n.Hh ucilh r»rH«r HORSE SHOt BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. 12 W.Broadway, NEW YORK Cash with order I. & J. L. Leonard. Mention The Florists' lona, N. J. Exchange when writing. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. [XCELSiOR PEARL TUBM BULBS CALADIUM ESci)LENTlIM BULBS ftx". 7x9. 9x11 in., sound and fine centre shoots. Inquire at once. JNO. F. CROOM & BRO., GROWERS, :>IAO:i>iOI.IA; 99. C. Uentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSHOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Koees, Rhododendrons. Azaleas, (Jlematis, Bnx- UH, Choice Kvergreeiis, PeonleH, etc. Ask for Catiilopne. Mention The Florists* Excbange when wrltlog. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue I'ure Culture, 10 lbs. Jl.OO; 100 lbs. HfS.OO; 1000 lbs. (f75.00. Beet English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. f6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., New York. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. April 14, 1906 The Plori-st-s' Exchange 483 Ju»t Received dago Palm dtem» (CYCAS R.EVOLUTA) TRUE LONG-LEAVED VARIETY-Spkn.li.l. shapely stems. raiiKim; ni HiiKlit to suit tiR' most particular buyer. We olTer as fcillnws : .■; ll.s. at 12c per lb. 10 lbs. at 10c per lb. ffi lbs. at Sc per lb 1110 lbs. at 7*c per lb. 300 lb. (ease) at "c per lb. Double S'weet Scented Chinese Peonies Exceptionally Fine Roots with 2 to 7 Eyes. Ixinl.le white $1.50 per doz ; $8.00 per 100 iK.ulik' red 1.25 per doz : 7.50 per 100 I'iiubk- dark red 1.25 per doz; 7,00 per 100 JOHNSON & STOHES 217-219 Market Street - - - Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange wbep writing. DOUBLE FLO^VERING JAPAN CHERRY | Fancy twisted, dwarfed, pot grown, each 75e; per doz,, S7..50 S DWARFED, POT GROWN WISTARIA SINENSIS « Will bear many racemes ol' Howers S Pure white or blvic, each 75e. ; per doz., $7.50 |j BULBS 55 Begonias, Caladiuins Gloxinias. See offer March 31st, 100 1000 Gladioli, white aud light prize mixture... $1.75 $15.00 Gladioli, rose and pinli. 1.25 10.00 Groffs Hybrids, finest 1.75 15.00 American Hybrids mixed choice 1.00 9.00 RESURRKCTION PLANT (Selaginella Ijcpidophylla) Per doz., 50o. ; per 100, $3.00. Sample by mail. 6c t'losetl Open H. H. BERGER ® COMPANY 47 Barclay Street EH NEW YORK - - Mention The KloriBts* BJtcbange when writing. WHY NOT? Try just one case of am AZALEAS. Grown by Etiji,rene Vervaet de \'o/,, of Swijnaerde (Helj^ium), the well known proprietor of the Indian .\zalea Nurseries; established 1846. GroMTs over 200,000 fine shaped, Mrell BUDDED plants. Send postal and get our SPECIAL prices and pretty catalogue. John Scheepers & Co. 2, 4 and 6 Old Slip - - - New YorK City Mention Tlip Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Qrofi s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florlsti' Bxcbange when wrlttnK. ciJ >^ rsi r^i >^ ^ True, sound, selected roots, 2,3 and more eyes. Me n»nla. Florence Vanghan, Chas. Henderson, Robusta, Mclallica $2 00 per lOu; $15.00 per lUUO. Black Prince, Martha Wttflliington, pink. K^'andale, West Virginia, Illack BcAuty, Kate Grav, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 100. Mixed tl Uo per 100: $!i 00 per 1000. DAHI IW field-Erown. IfadiiiL' kinds, tor cut- 1/nui.iru Howers name. 1 whole rootn. $3.60 per 100; «30.00 per 1)00. Miied $3.0;] per 100. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto., Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Caladiums Cheap A\uMt Olt^ai- for 0.oo 1 and 2 year old, XX Evergreen Gem, creamy white. Gardenia yellow, Jersey Beauty, yellow, Lynch's Hybrid, fink. Mrs. Lovett, pink. .00 tier l*Mi; $.^rfj.o<) [icr hWl So. Orange Perfscllon, white .shaded pink Universal Favorite, Manda's Triumph, white. Pink Reamer, irink, $6.00 per 100; .ViO.OO j.er lOfKl. Wichuriana Hybrids, X size, 2 year old. own roots. $.5.00 per 100; .'W.5,00 per inoo. 500,000 Roses, 2 in. pots, prices on appUeation Cannas, li-;iilinK varieties, 4 in. pots $6.00 per 100 50,000 Honeysuckles, ciinnnt be excelled 30,000 Boxwood, 3-4 in. vjn iin ,„■,■ liioo " i r. in s:;niKi per 1000 " '<-G in. s,',u,iHi per hmy) Bush Box, J ft, to 4 ft- hlKh, Coleus, cuttings or 2 in. pr)ts Cannas, 2 new varieties, Fairy, Queen and Flora- dora, ^1,2.5 per 10 500,000 Perennials Gooseberries, strong $7.50 per 100 Crown Bob, Whitesmith Industry, Lancashire Lad ^^ " >-.aiivd»nire The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, n. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS sow THESE EARLY, will make splendid plants in bloom for Fall sales. Priinula Obconica. Red 40 ]', [', Pink 'so white 20 Hybrida Mixed choice colore 30 Fiinbriata choice mi-xed 50 For complete list of »'^»^""='W^^^^;«[»ja,,d^s,nn,^,es^e|our wholesale Ust mailed fre; on lENRYF. MICHELL CO. ■^k?^c^,Su«,|^'> IOI8 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. * TraddPkt. Trad« Pkt. iniula Sinensis White, pure 60 1.00 Brilliant Red.. .60 1.00 Holborn Blue. .60 1.00 Crimson 60 100 Pink 60 1.00 Michell's Euro- pean dixture, a grand strain 60 1.00 Memlun The Flmlais" E\cbaiige when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. r^, The Mower that will Kill all the weeds in Y^ur Lawn. If youfeeepthe weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your KrasB without break- ing the small feeders of roots, the grass win become thicb and he weeds will dis- ppear. The Clipper will do il. Ask your dealer for Ihem. If they have not t;ot them, below is the price: No. I— I2-iD. Mower, $S; Nii. 2— 16-ln. Mower, $«; No. 3-181n. Mower, $7; No. 4— 2I-in. Mi>wer.$8 Send draft, money -order or reg. letter. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI Choice named, including all shades, $10.00 per 1000. GLADIOLI, choice mixed. No. 1. $(.00 per 1000; in (K») $;w flO; No 2. $■2.00 per 1000. 10.000 $18.00 GROFF'S HYBRID'S, a fine strain. No. 1. $8.00; No 2, $.5.00: No. .3. $;i,00 per 1000. CHILDSII, No. 1. $10.00 per 1000. ORIFLAMME, dark, rich maroon, large open ticiwcr. Iniii,' spikes. .$9.00 per 1.000. DAHLIAS, d'liiiilc, choice varieties, all classes, divi'Icd ro.its niv selection. $.3. .50 per 100. SPOTTED CALLA, one year, $1.00 per 100. $9.00 per IOOO. TRITOMA GRANDIFLORA, nrong $.5.00 per 100. DOUBLE TIGER LILY, $3 00 per 100 SINGLE TIGER LILY, $20.00 per 1000; one year fiMin liullilcts. SIO.OO per IOOO. SHASTA DAISY, 2* in, pots. $3.00 per 100. COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. 2i in. pots. $'2,50 per 100. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 2 yrs. transplanted $6.00 per 100, " ■' 2 yrs. strong $1.00 iiei- 100 'PHLOX MISS LINGARD, early white, fragrant .$:? (10 per 100. VINCA MINOR VARIEGATA, a beautiful var- iegated trailer, hardy as an oak, 2i in. pots, $1 per 100. WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, 3 years, strong, $25.00 per KMiO. THURLOW'S WEEPING WILLOW, fine, hardy ^\■eepe^. 6 to .s ft. HI per 100. DOROTHY PERKINS ROSE, 2i inch pots, $4 per 100. Cash, Please Lists Free. E. Y. TEAS, CentervUIe, Ind. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N T.. president: L. L, May, St. Paul. Minn., first vice-president; G B McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. A Correction. In the advertisment of Arthur T. Boddington in Iq=t -j-eek'-s •.^•;n.. ..-.-.i u.«and rai'i and 1'-. -...j.iiation, by William Wolff .Smith, newspaper correspondent, Washington, D. C, of current editorial comments on the Congressional Free Seed Distribution, demonstrates that decided antagonism to the wa.steful practice is prevalent throughout the country. The following bulletins are of more or less interest to seedsmen and others: "The Lawn," bv Professor L <.'. Corbett, Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture: "The Farmers' Vegetable Garden," by John W. Lloyd, University of Illinois Agri- cultural Experiment Station, Urbana, 111. CHICAGO. — According to daily press reports fifty per cent, more gar- den and flower seeds will be sold to Chicagoans this Spring than ever be- fore in the history of the city. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— The dis- continuance of the publication of the weekly crop and horticultural reports by the Weather Bureau is causing dissatisfaction and unfavorable com- ment among the growers of San Ma- teo county. SAN ANTONIO, TEX. — J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, was scheduled to speak before the Bu.sine.ss Men's Club of this city on Saturday, March 31. Horticulture tsas the theme of all the speakers on this occasion, of whom about 65 were invited. SPOKANE, WASH. — The Floral As- sociation of this city is planning the distribution of flower seeds to the school children. The association has received 100 packages of seed from the government and will purchase a large number of additional packages. They will buy only aster seed, as the aster is the association dower. 484 The Florists' Bxchange THE CANADIAN SEED CONTROL, ACT. — The question of guaranteed seeds is one of great interest to the market gardener. In some sections a few gar- deners believe that the Seed Control Act passed by the Dominion Government in 1905 protects them against impure seeds, seeds that are not true to name or seeds that do not germinate. The Canadian Horticulturist recently wrote to G. H. Clark, seed commissioner for Canada, asking for particulars regarding this hill and its relation to market garden seeds. In return a copy of the Seed Control Act was sent. Section 3 reads: "Anv seeds of cereals, grasses, clovers or forage plants," and section 4 refers to "timothy, red clover and alsike seeds," but no provision is made in the hill that will apply to the seeds of any kinds of crops that are generally con- sidered to come under the category of hoed crops. , ... In answer to questions asked him. Seed Commissioner Clark wrote: "Judg- ing from the development of the guaran- tee system in foreign countries, it would seem clear that as soon as there is a suflioiently strong demand on the part of gardeners for seeds of guaranteed ger- mination qualities, so soon will we have Canadian seed merchants rise to the oc- casion and cater to those demands. As to whether the seed user could secure conviction and damages against the seed merchant, on account of supplying seeds not true to name, would depend largely on the contract between them. Seed merchants, as a rule, take every precau- tion to guard themselvs against liability because of such conditions." VALUE OF CATALOGUES.— A correspondent of the Commercial In- telligence, of London, writes about the failure of British manufacturers always to carry out the repeated sug- gestions of British consular officers concerning the importance of having catalogues translated into the lan- guage of the country to which they are sent, but British manufacturers are more careful in that respect, as a rule, than American manufacturers. In translating a catalogue the work must be well done to be of any effect. The translator should have a thor- ough knowledge of his own and of the language into which he is trans- lating, and he must also have a tech- nical knowledge and be able to give a very intelligent description of the machinery or whatever el.« is offered for sale. Illu.strations are very advantageous in catalogues. Net and gross weiglit should be given in kilograms, or whatever may be the national system in vogue, and not necessarily in pounds. Exporters should give prices in their catalogues when such catalogues are sen* to countries where the Ifnited States can not be readily and quic cly reached. A catalogue that does not give any idea of the coot of the arii- cles is of comparatively s., all va'ue. Most of the European manuCacturer.-i are said to conform to that require- ment of their respective clients. All discounts should be given as a rule. Complaints are frequently made that many American catalogues do not give discounts. Too much care can not be taken in making prices and lists plain; otherwise misconstruction may follow, and more harm may be done than good. Ainerican catalogues as a rule are better illustrated than the English. Government Seed Testing. Editor Florists' Exchange: Enclosed I am sending you a circu- lar letter which we have just issued calling attention to the fact that w'e will be glad to examine any number of samples of seed submitted to us for the presence of adulterants provided they are accompanied with a state- ment that this information only is de- sired, and also giving the number of samples which we will be able to test for any one firm or individual for de- tailed mechanical purity or germina- tion. B. BROWN, Botanist in Charge. Department of Agriculture. Wash- ington, D. C. COPY OF CIRCULAR REFERRED TO. Address all samples and correspond- ence concerning seed testing to Seed Laboratory. United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Samples are often lost and reports delayed on account of Improper address. Accompany all samples with a state- ment as to the exact purpose for which they are sent — (1) Examination for presence of adulterants or dodder: (2) test for mechanical purity; (3) test for germination. The examination of samples for the presence of adulterants or dodder re- quires but little time and will be given precedence over all other work. All samples sent for this purpose will be examined at once and reports sent by mail or on special request by telegraph at the expense of the receiver. Test for mechanical purity requires the separation of the samples into three parts: (I) Pure seed (the kind being examined): (2) foreign seed (all seeds not of the kind being examined) ; (3) sticks, stones, dirt, and chaff, the determination of the weed seeds pres- ent, and the percentage by weight of each of the three parts. These tests require considerable time and can only be made by experts. The facilities of this laboratory will not permit more than five (5) such tests to be made for any one firm or individual in any one calendar month. These tests will be made and reports sent as promptly as possible and in the order in which the samples are received. Test for germination consists in de- termining the percentage of a .sample of seed which will germinate under favorable conditions. These tests of most seeds are easily made by anyone, although some seeds, including many grasses, are somewhat difficult to test, requiring exact conditions. Samples will be tested in the order in which they are received, and not more than five (5) tests for germina- tion will be made for any one firm or individual in any one calendar month. European Notes. Although March is endeavoring to display a tardy penitence on its dying day. and its breath is somewhat mild- er, there is still in it which materially checks the development of vegetation. At the same time the surface of land not actually under water is drying rapidly and sowing in these districts is now in full swing. The foregoing applies only to the northern halt of Europe; in the south, where Roman hyacinths and large quantities of flower seeds are grown, the weather remains bitterly cold. A heavj- snowstorm lasting through two days and a night is a very unusual visitor to the Riviera at the end of March and will no doubt help to stiffen the backs of the growers of the bulbs cultivated in this region. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. HORACE RIMBY, Collegeville. Pa.~ Price List of I'laiUs, Bulbs, Seeds, etc. W. C. KENNEDY, St. Joseph, Mo. — Illustrated Catalogue of Farm and Gar- den Seeds. THE NORWICH NURSERIES. Nor- wich. Conn. — List of Trees, Shrubs, Vines, etc. FAIRIES FARMS GREENHOUSES, Steelmanville, N. J. — Price List of Flor- ists' stock. PETER LAMBERT, Trier. Germany.— List of New Roses; printed in the (Ger- man language. AMOS PERRY'. Winchmere Hill. Lon- don, N. England. — Catalogue of New and Rare Border Plants. ISAAC HICKS & SON, Westbury Sta- ticui. L. I.— Illustrated List of Old Fash- ioned Hr. like the Clii'np tTolui nuTi'liant. will always find lots of nistoitiors. il' he oiil."*' sells his space cheap enotifth. And eli<'np arti- cles, without exception, always disai)- point. Per contra, a good article com- mands a good price, and never fails to "ive .satisfaction. You get your mon- ey's \\*>rth, with interest added, when you advertise hi The Florists* Ex- change. April 14, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 485 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Mcehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson. Bridgeport, Ind., president: Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vlce-preBldent; Oeorge C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. Ij. Tatps, Rochester. N Y.. trea::-jer AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. — Great preparations are making for the coming .'onvention at Dallas, Tex., in June next. Ex-Pre.oi- dent E. W. Kirkpatriclv. of McKinney, has made several trips to Dallas, and arrangements have now been completed to exhibit during the convention a full line of Texas plants. The Oriental Hotel will serve as headquarters for the meeting, and liere the exhibit will be placed. Another feature of the en- tertainment of the nurserymen will be a banquet, at which the courses served will be without excep- tion Texas products. BEECH FOR HEDGES. — I question if any one who has visited the estates in Europe where beech is used for hedges did not admire the beauty of these hedges. I sometimes think that in a great many locations in this country beech would succeed as a hedge-malver better than is popularly supposed. T know that in parts of New England there are quite a number of good beech hedges; but that there are not more of them must be due to the belief that beech is unsuited for hedges 'whereas the contrary is the fact. Perhaps in some ways privet is a much supei-ior plant for hedge making, its rapidity of growth being especially in its favor; the coinpara- tlvely small cost with which it can be produced is also on its side, while the luxuriance of its verdure in Summer is too well known for comment. Still it has not the resisting power that a hedge of beech has; neither can it be made to give that air of state- liness to the grounds of a residence that can in time be given by planting beech for hedges. Again if beech becomes to be more generally used, the mo- notony of the present universal use of privet will be broken, and the foundation laid for something, although perhaps not more beautiful, more en- during. D. ANCESTRAL TREES. — In the 1906 catalogue of Samuel C. Moon, Morrisvllle, Pa., appear illustra- tions which represent two pear trees which were sold by James Moon in 1775, as shown by tire fol- lowing entry in an old cash-book still preserved with the family records: "11th. month, 22. 1775, sold to Joseph Lovett 6 Newto\Wi Pippin apples and two grafted Pear trees for 8 siiillings." James Moon was a farmer and a pioneer nurseryman in Buck County, Pa., and the founder of tlie nursery business in the Moon family. The Moon and the Lovett farms have both descended from father ^to son, and are still retained in their respective families by the fourth generations from the ancestors above men- tioned. The Newtown Pippins are remembered by those now living, and the two pear trees are still bearing fruit, 129 years after planting. On page 4, of this catalogue, is also shown a pur- ple beech tree w^hich was planted by Mahlon Moon, in the Morrisville Nur.sery, about 1850. It has de- veloped into a magnificent specimen, now measuring 60 feet in height, 13 feet in circumference of trunk 2 feet above ground, with a symmetrical spread of branches 61 feet in diameter. It has frequently been pronounced by well-informed persons, "tlie fin- est iturple beech in America." Through lialf a cen- tury this tree has been cherished and loved by two generations, and its present appearance justifies the hope that it will continue to beautify and gladden the earth for succeeding generations. Horticultural Notes. To meet the coining demand for box sprigs whicli many florists anticipate, plants are being sought for the purpose. The fast growing ones are the t)est, and among these the one known as Buxus ar- borescens is preferred. Tlie Daphne mezereum is a hardy shrub which .sells well in pots, because of its delicious odor. The flowers are small, but there are many of them. The l)ink one is tlie showier; nevertheless the white one has many admirers. Outdoors they flower in the first week of Spring. Wisconsin horticulturists are complaining of a strawberry disease which causes the leaves to turn brown and die about tlie time the plants flower. Ex- amination finds the roots more or less diseased. It appears to be of fungus origin. Abies lasiocarpa is the Californian representative of tile A. concolor of Colorado. Both are desirable, the latter tlie more so to those of us in the colder states. A. concolor is a lovely evergreen. Juglans rupestris of Arizona and neighboring states is considered but a stunted form of the com- mon blaclt walnut, changed by environment, as are so many other trees and shrubs. Southern nurserymen as well as those of the North report a good demand for all kinds of nur- sery stock. Business is good, stock is in demand, and good stock is bringing good prices. Whoever has privet hedges that are not satisfac- tory should cut them to the ground now before they come into leaf. Saw them off to within six inches of tlie ground. During the Summer pinch oft the tops of the shoots as fast as six inches of growth is made. This will lead to a thick base tor a future hedge. Puddling Roots of Trees. Since the adoption of the plan of puddling roots of trees before packing or planting by many nursery- men, its benefits have been so manifest that one by one many others are following in their wake. In truth, it is a very great help to trees. The puddle is formed by taking some heavy soil, throwing it in a large tight box set in the ground, and mixing it with enough water to form a thick paste, into which the roots of the trees are plunged. It must be thick enough that w'hen the roots ar$ with- drawn from the puddle there is a thick coating of mud adhering to them. Whether for shipping or for planting it has been found of the greatest use in preserving the stock in good condition, as it naturally would. There is a moist coating of soil close to the roots, affording moisture and keeping out air; and this, as all planters know, is half the battle for success with tlie trees. The coating of trees with mud, so far as relates to roots, may not be new, but it has but of late come into prominent use. With nuts, acorns and like seeds, however, its use has long been known. The writer has recollection of acorns coming from Japan twenty years ago or longer coated with soil, and some of them grew, too; and it will be well worth remembering by those engaged in like shipping to-day to treat their seeds in the same way. and at the same time keep them air tight or as near this condition as possible. The packing of seeds in charcoal dust, as Euro- peans often do, or in sawdust, is only done when there is pulp in fresh condition on the seeds, and it Is to prevent heating or moulding. Aster Atnethystinus. Photo by W. H. Waite. Balling Roots of Evergreens. The practice unw becoming RiMnMai nf hailing up the roots of evergreens is one that will pay many times over the nurseryman who practices it. The old way, and one still practiced by some, of digging and shipping evergreens the same as deciduous stock resulted in great dissatisfaction to all concerned. Fully the half of the evergreens died, and, of course, dissatisfaction all around set in at once. As I have mentioned before, evergreens are possessed of a resinous sap which if it become dried does not re- cover and flow freely again as the sap of deciduous stock will. This is why the roots of evergreens must not be permitted to dry out. And so it is that the plan nurserymen are now adopting of tying up the roots of evergreens in burlap before shipping tliem is greatly to be commended. A ball of eartli is left on where the roots will carry and witli tills addi- tional precaution the safety of the plant is almost ensured. But even when no ball can be obtained, the keeping of the roots free from air, whicii the burlap secures, is in itself a great gain; and sliouid it be that the roots have not been dry from tlie time of their being dug from the ground, it is often sufflcient to preserve the life of the tree. There is a slight cost connected with the balling up of trees, but in every case the purchaser will pay it when it is explained what it means to him in the way of satisfaction. There is a great difference in the root producing habit of evergreens. The Arbor vitae and the retini- spora section as well as spruces make many small roots, holding a ball of earth well, but pines and flrs do not, unless they have been frequently trans- planted. Stocks for Lilacs. This is the season to set out cuttings or small plants of California privet looking to having a sup- ply of stocks for budding lilacs in late Autumn. Lilacs take very well on privet stocks, and the small plants of one year's growth of privet are quite strong enough to take the buds. There Is no better stock to use for the puri>ose, and it enables a stock of lilacs to be gotten up in short order. Another ad- vantage, and a great one, is that the privet does not sucker as the lilac does. It will sprout from the stock which is below ground, but it does not sucker from the roots, as a lilac does. And as the mas.s of young lilacs that spring up around a bush on its own roots is considered undesirable on a lawn In some cases, it gives the privet stock a pronounced advantage over the lilac in this respect. Then, too, the privet is so unlike the lilac in ap- pearance that any one can see the difference, and the sprout of the privet can be cut away, that it may not rob the lilac. Budded lilacs flower earlier than those on their own roots; but in a general way budding may be .said to aid the nur.seryman in getting up stock and to give the customer a noii-suckering plant. Potting Stock for Summer Sales. All florists and nurserymen know what a number of calls they have later in the season for trees, shrubs and vines when it is too late to dig them up because of their being in leaf. Now is the time to prepare for this demand by placing an assort- ment of such stock in pots or tubs. There is a great call for such stock by those who have over- looked getting it at the proper time, by those whose gardens and grounds were not ready earlier, and by landscape gardeners who need stock for their plant- ings all the season through. Such stock potted now will be unchecked where not advanced into leaf. It will not root well enougli in a month or two to hold a ball of earth well, but it would hold it with care in taking it from the pots, and after Spring growth was over there would be roots sufflcient to hold the soil. When placed in boxes — and such boxes can be made of rough material — the box and all can be set in the hole prepared to receive it, and then the .sides of the boxes taken off. Looking to doing this, the plan is to nail or fasten the sides of sucii boxes in a way admitting nf their being easily taken apart. Freeing Seeds of Pulp. A Baltimore correspondent writes me inquiring if the seeds of barberries require to be freed of pulp before sowing. Those with the greatest experience in the way of seed sowing all agree that seeds are the better for being freed of pulp before going into the ground. The seed coats are got off by soaking the berries in water for a day or as long as it may take to thoroughly soften the pulp; they are then .scrubbed with a stiff brush, and the pulp as it be- comes detached is (loafed off. With some seeds a brush stiff enougli cannot be easily secured. One can sometimes be made which will answer, by driv- ing a lot of small nails into a board of suitable size, a handle being made by nailing a strip of leather across the top. This is a good contrivance, as the nails quickly tear apart the pulp. No doubt man,v seeds would germinate fairly well without any washing whatever: on the other hand, all want the best results, and these are obtained by w^ashing the seeds free of all pulpy covering. Seeds of barberries must be sown very early to have success with them. . JOSEPH MEEHAN. Acetylene Plant Spray. Mention was made some months ago in the J()urnal of an apparatus used for spraying plants with a mix- ture of acetylene lime and copper compounds. The idea was to use tills instead of the widely employed Bordeaux mixture familiar to horticulturists. The plan i!icluded the use of the natural pressure arising fri;>ni tlie pr».»duction of acetylene for forcing the liquid mixture on the plants. We have had accounts from Europe, also from South Africa, of the success of this, the Laurens, invention. Now we learn from the Algerian acetylene journal that this new spray- ing system has found extensive and successful em- ployment in Algeria. The apparatus is said to be used at various agricultural stations, more especially in the places where the vine is cultivated. The ap- paratus, it will be remembered, is simply a portable _ closed cylinder filled w'ith a solution of copper sul- ' phate, a charge of carbide being brought into con- tact with the liquid wlien required to force the pro- ducts of the chemical reactions out through a flex- ible pipe and jet.— ACETYLENE JOURNAL. Aster Amythestlnus. Among the perennial asters we have many very desirable garden plants useful both for the adorn- ment of the garden and for using as cut flowers. The subject of this note is one of the best known. Where good cultivation is in evidence the plant grows just a little too high, reaching a height that requires staking. I do not like to see these asters staked, as it is diflicult to have them properly staked without giving tliem the appearance of heather brooms. The plant photographed presents that ap- pearance to some degree. I much prefer the dwarf- er and sturdier growing kinds and there are many of them that do not require staking. Still, in large borders the taller growing ones can have a place and A. amythestlnus is one of these. The flowers are large and of a clear blue; and the plant blooms usu- ally in September. W. H. WAITE, 486 The Plorists' Exchange ROSES Low Budded I offer subject to sale In stronp extra selected plants at 19.60 per tea plants of any one sort at this price. 250Alf. Colomb 250 Anna Dies bach loo Baron Bonstettln 410B. deBanstettln 23 JO Baltimore Belle 410 Caroline Teetout leocapt. Haj-ward 350 Oapt. Ohrlsty 30 Oapt. John Insram oOO CllmblnB La France 230CllmblnK Meteor 59 Dake of Connanght 100 Dnke of Eillnbnrgll I lOJFleber Holmes 350 Fran Earl Drnscbhl at ISc. 500 Gl. of Lyonnalse 2SeoOen. Jack 50 Grnss au Teplitz at 16c. 50 Helene at 10c. 50 Jubilee 70 La Rolne 130 Lencbstern 200 La Frances 1020 Mad. Oab. Lnlzet 1410 Magna Obarta 230 M. P. Wilder 420 Mrs. John Lalng 500 Margaret Dickson TREES, SHEUB8 and EVERGREENS In good assortment. ICO except as noted. Nolesstbaii 90 Mervllle de Lyon 500 Marie Bauman 200 M. of Lome 350 Paul Neyron 200 Prlnce.Caiullle 430 Perle des Blanches 50 Pfeonla 30 Queen Wllhelmina at 12c. 125 Bout de la Malmalson at 12c. 160 Salet 760 Ulrlch Branner 290 White Rambler 42'l yellow Rambler 70 Zepharln Dronot Catalogue for the asking. HIRAM T. JONES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SHADE TREES ETERORE£NS, 8HBUBS and ROSES; In tact everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- UENTALS required by the trade. HARDT HERBACEOUS PKRENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY SXATB NVRSERIBS, NORTH ABIPiGTON, MASS. Mention the rlorlBta* Exchange when writing. F. ^ F. NURSERIES WlioleBale Growers TREES A WD PLANTS in full assortment. Uentlon The Florist^' Exchange when writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Catalogue Free Baby Ramblers, ImmeDse Stock of W. &. T. SMITH 2j^ in. Pots, #7-oo per loo 3 " " 10. oo " loo Field grown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Qrown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlon l%e Florists* Hxcbange when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. 8 eta $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 Ota 100.00 ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. 260,000 Buxus suffrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 1 cts 88.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after Marcb 10. SEABROOK, N. H. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AMEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OarDescrlptlTeOatalogrue of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for malllnir. Ask for it. OTTO KATZEN8TEIN A CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, GA Uentlon the Florists* Bxchange when writing. m,m Galmia Filvei 100 1000 2 years, 2i-3 ft., 6-8 branches .S2.00 $18.00 2 " 2-2J ft.. 4-8 branches 1-75 15.00 2 " 2-2J ft.. 2-4 branches 1.00 9.00 2 " 18-24 ins., 4-8 branches -. 1.25 10.00 3 •' 2-24 ft.. 6-10 branches 2.00 18.00 3 " 18-24 ins., 5-8 branches 1.60 12.00 4 " Tree form. 3-5 ft., 2.5c. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted— fine stock. 800,000 Asparagus Roots 2 years, Palmetto, strong $0.40 $3.00 2 " Conover's Colossal 35 2.75 " Palmetto 30 2.50 " Conover's 30 2.50 Barr's Mammoth 30 2.50 Donald's Eknira 30 '2.60 Giant Argenteuil - 50 3.50 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 100 1000 Gandy $0.40 $3.00 Clyde - $0.30 $2.'25 Buback. 40 3.0O Michel's Early .30 2.25 New Home 40 3.00 Fairfield 30 2.26 Glen Mary 30 2.60 Haverland 30 2.25 Brandywine 30 2.50 Excelsior 30 2.25 Term Prolific... .30 2.25 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Hall's Japan Honeysuckle, 3 years. ...$3.60 $30.00 Biguonia Radicans, 4 years 5.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata. 4-5 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata, 5-7 ft 6.00 Spiraia Billardii, 4-5 ft _ 5.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J. H. D'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Ifentlon the norlsts* BxctaBn^e when writing. BOXWOOD For Edging. (BuxQS suflruticosa) Bushy Transplanted Plants 6=8 inches. Per 100 $6.00 Per 1000 $50.00 O.V.ZANCEN, KOBOKEN, N. J. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. OAK QROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. AaparagtiB. plnmonus nanun seed. Lath house grown. $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Crozy's mix $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. Uentlon Tb« Florists* Bxebange when writing. TO NURSERYMEN THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is the only weekly trade paper that devotes a depart- ment to the interests of the Nursery Trade conducted by a practical nurseryman. The contributions of Joseph Meehan, always instructive, are closely read and appreci- ated by all engaged in this branch of the business. No other periodical of its kind excels the Florists' Exchange as a pay- ing advertising medium for Nurserymen dealing in Ornamental Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Perennials, and like hardy Stock handled by florists and others. We carry a larger line of advertising of this class than any of our contemporaries, proving the profitableness of using our columns to bring your offerings before buyers. A trial advertisement is solicited for endorsement of the claims we make. Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start \«lth the largest stock that can be secured ! It takes over t\»/enty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. ^ We do the long waiting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List No>v Ready. r ANDORRA NURSERIES VSSS«Ti.. i L. ■WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. > »»»♦♦♦♦♦ »»♦♦♦♦♦♦ UeDtlon The Florists' Eicbange when writing. J VIOLET CULTURE Price, $1 BO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York Uentlon The FlorlatB* Dxchange when writing. NURSERY STOCK AI.TBE AS, fine speciiuens, 8 to 9 (eet. NORWAY SPUUCE, 4 toStett, good shape. Also STOCKY HKMLOCK, 1>4 to 2 feet. PAUL THOMSON, Weit Hartford, Conn. Mention The Klorlsta' Exchange when writing. A BOX CAR WILL, HOLD 10,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET I will pack them In car at reduced prices. Or- ders are booked now for Spring delivery Cai. Privet, 2 to 2)^ , bushy, $12 per 1000 2Kto3, " tl6 3to3>4 " $18 '* Standard, 4 to 6 feet, flue heads, $60 per 100. " " 3 to 4 feet, sheared, $60 per 100. Am. Eims, 10 to 12 ft., fine trees, $30 per 100, $260 per 1000, Horse Chestnut, 2 to 2>i cal. 8 to 10 feet. $76 per lOu. " " 2H to 3 cal. siiecimen trees, $126 per 100. European Lindens, 2 to 2^cat. 10 to 12 feet, $76 per 100. Spiraea Billardii, 3}i to 4 ft. bushy, $6 per 100, Aitiiifaln Variety, 3>5 to4>ift., ■' $8 per 100. Deutzia Gracilis, 2 year for forcing, $6 per 100. Yucca Fiiamentosa, large blooming plants, $36 per 100. CARLNAN eiBSAI^, TRENTON, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. aqd KBLPIIP LBTIFOLIH. Th9 largest and best atock of collected Maxi- mums and Ealmlas in America, foliage perfection Koot system perfect, methods of packing snperb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had anywhere In the United States; large orders especially desried. Write For Wholesale Price I^lst. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the Florists* Btxcbanse when wrltlnif. RHODODENDRONS Lilacs, Snowballs, Ltiiil ()tlKT fnr<-inK plants in lart;c quantity tn ollur of a hi^h ^rade. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO. BOSKOOP, IIOI.L,AMD. New Yorl< OHice, Mallus and Ware, Slona SI Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. April 14,1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 487 Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the Country. Stap^ard varieties in unlimited quantity. New and rare ,,,,,,„ -^ varieties In great assortment. Qualltv of stock nf nnr usual well-known high standard. Size of plants correct to give the best and qulcliest results Many planters not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large fleld-grown clump will give satLsfactorv returns the flrct o»«p,>„ This, in most Instances Is a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every ease, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called ''fleklclirmn«'" that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in tl.i.s list is described as being 3, 4 or 5-inch pots. This does not nece^BnHlv Tn2iT<^?.o* Xt'eTeve'nTte'rn the sS w^tp^rtf^^^^^^ i's^^ft^ qarerlCu's""^'"^ ''^^ "'" '''"' '^''' ^'"'-^^ '°'^"^'>^' -'> ^^'^ '^oT^.X FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST VARIETIES MARKED it ARE SUITABLE TO CUT Per doz. $1.25 1.25 .75 .75 75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 Acanthus Mollis. 4-Id. pots Latifolius. 4-ln. pots 'Achillea Filipendulina. 4-ln. pots Millefolium Roseum. .3-1d. pots. •The Pearl. 3-lli. p-jts Aconitum Fisherii. Strong 1.25 Autumnale. Strong 1.25 Lycoctonum. Strong 1.25 Napellus. Strmig 1.25 Napellus. Bicolor. Strong 1.25 Adonis Fyrenaica. Strong 1.25 Vernalis. Strong 1.00 AgroBtemma Coronaria. 4-in. pots. .75 Flos Jovis. 3-in. pots 75 *Aiithericum Liliastnun, Strong.. .75 *Lilliago. Strong 75 Ajuga Reptans Variegata. 3-1d. pots Genevensis. 3-in. ptits •Alyssum Saxatile Compacta. 3-in. puts Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. •Anemone Japonica. A fine stock, not of the usual winter killed sort frequently sent out, but vigorous growing plants from 3-ln. pots *Anemone Japonica. Semi-double, rosy carmine •Alba. Large, pure white.... •Prince Henry. New double, deep pink •ftueen Charlotte. Semi-double La France pink, the finest of all •Rosea Superba. Silvery rose.. •Whirlwind. Grand double-white Anemone Pennsylvanica. 3-ln*^pot8 Sylvestris. 3-fn. pots T.... Eliza Fellman Pulsatilla. 3-In. pots Anthemis Ttnotoria Kelwayli. .3-ln. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots Pallida, .1-In. pots Aquilegias Caryophilloides, Chrysan- tha, Chrysantha Alba, Califor- nian Hybrids, Grandiflora, Skin- neri and Vulgaris Flore Plena. Stronff; 4-In. pots Coerulea and Canadensis. 3-ln. pots ♦Arabis Alpina. 3-in. pots •Flore Plena. 3-ln. pots Armeria Maritima Alba. 3-ln. pots Splendena. 3-ln. pots Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong.... Purshiana. 4-ln. pots Stellariana. 3-ln. pots •Asclepias Tuberosa. Strong one- year-tdd roots •Asters. Hardy Alpine varieties. 3-ln. pots •Asters. Hardy Michaelmas Tarie^ ties as under. 3-In. pots Amellus Elegans. Deep bluish violet. 1% feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 Inches. Airship. Pure white. August and September. 2'^ feet. Chapmani. Light ageratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pnle heliotrope. 3 feet BatBchl. Pure white. 3 feet. F. W. Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formoaissima. Bright violet. 3 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Pale lilac, very free. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright violet purple. 4 feet. Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 feet. Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope, large flowers. 4 feet. Snowflake Very free, pare white. 18 Inches. St. Brigid. White tinted lilac. SVo feet. Thos. S. Ware. Lilac 3i/„ feet. Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet color. 4 feet. Trinerms. Rich violet purple. 2l^ feet. White Queen. Large white, very free. 4 feet; •Aster GrandifloruB. Scarce; large fl<.wprlng 2.00 Astrantia Major. 4-ln. pots i.50 .75 .75 1.00 mauve. Per 100 $10.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 .75 8.00 .75 6.00 1.00 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 1.51) 10.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.0O .7.S 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 5.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.00 .75 8.00 .75 6.00 IB.Of. 12.00 Per doz. Baptisia Australis. Strong clumps 1.00 Tinctoria. Strong clumps 1.00 Bocconia Cordata. Strong roots... .75 *Boltonia Asteioides. 4-ln. pots.. .75 *Latisquama. 4-ln. pots 75 Bellis. Wtiite and pink. Strong plants Callirhoe Involvcrata. Campanula Carpatica. pots White. 4-ln. pots Grandis. 3-ln. pots Grossekii. 4-ln. pots Persici*oIia. 3-in. pots... Alba. 3-ln. pots •Gigantea Moerheimi. New pots •Pyramidalis. Strong 1-year-oId plants 1.00 3-ln. pots.. Blue. 4-ln. 3-ln. 50 1.00 .75 .75 l.OO .75 .75 .75 1.25 Per 100 8.00 8.00 0.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 6.O0 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 Punctata. 4-la. pots 1.00 Rapunculoides. 4-ln. pots 75 Trachelium. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Alliaraefolia. 3-ln. pots 1.00 Glomerata. 3-!n. pots 1.00 Alba. 3-fn. pots 1.00 Latifolia Macrantha, 3-lu. pots 1.00 Lactiflora. 4-in. pots 1.00 Media, Double (Canterbur.v Bell> .75 Single (Canterburv Bell) 75 Calimeria Incisa. 3-ln. pots 75 *Caryopteris Mastacanthus. 3-!n. . pots 75 Cassia Marylandica. Strong. 1-year old 75 Catananche Coerulea. 3-In. pots.. .75 Cerastium Tomentosum. 3-in. pots .75 •Centaurea Dealbata. 4-ln. pots.. 1.00 ♦Montana Alba. 4-ln. pots 1.25 •Rubra. 4-ln. pots 1.25 •Violetta. 4-ln. pots 1.25 ♦Cephalaria Alpina. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Cbelone Lyonii. 3-ln. pots 1.00 Obliqua Alba. 4-In. pots 1.00 •Cbrysanthemum Maxunum Tri- umph. 4-ln. puts 75 •Burbank's Shasta Daisy. 3-ln. pots go •Burbank's New Shasta Daisies, Alaska. California and West- ralia. 3-ln. pots 1.50 •Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompone. in varlet.v 50 •Cimicifuga Acerinum. Strong roots 2^00 •Dahunca. Strong rofits 2.00 •Racemosa. Strong roots 1.00 •Simplex. Strong roots 3.50 •Clematis Davidiana. Strong, one- year 75 Integrifolia. Strong, two-year., 1.25 Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora, Strong: heavy. 4-In. pots 75 •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rare strong plants 2 00 •Chinensis. Blue. Strong plants 75 white. Strong plants 75 •Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids, Strong .J"""'' ■• 1.50 "formosum. The most popular. Strong plants 75 •Hybridum. In choice mixture. . . . .75 ..•Six One named sorts 2 50 •Sulphureum. Strong plants 150 Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet WII- Ilitm). Large clumps 75 .T ?■'/".':"' ''-'"■ p"*' 60 Latifolius Atrococcineus, 4-In pots 75 •Diotamniis Fraxinella Alba. Strong pinnts J 25 •Rubra. Strong plants Diclytra Spcctabilia. Strong clumps Formosa. Strong. 4-ln. pot; •Digitalis Ambigua or Grandiflora. Strong 3-ln. pots •Gloxiniflora. Strong 4-In. pots'. *. •Lanata. Strong 3-In. pots •Doronicum Caucasicura, Strong 3- In. pots •Excelsum. Strong 3-In. pots!.'!.' •Echinops Ritro, Strong 4-ln. pots 1.00 Sphaerocephalua. Strong 4-In. pots 1.00 Epimediums In variety. Strong plants 1,50 •Eryngium Amethystinum, Strong 4-in, pots 1.50 •Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus. 3 in. pots •Glabellus. 3-ln. pots. •Glaucus, 3-ln. pots.. •Speciosus. 3-ln. pots •Eupatorium Ageratoides, 3-ln, pota •Coeleatinum, 3-In. pots •Euphorbia Corollata, 3-ln. pots. . •Feverfew Little Gem, 214-In. pots Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily). Strong roots •Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily). Strong roots 1.00 8.00 Undulata Media Picta (Varle- g.ited). Strong roots 75 g OO •Gaillardia Grandiflora, 4-ln. pots.. ,75 600 i.no .75 1.00 .75 ,75 ,75 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .60 .00 .80 10.00 4.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 25.00 6.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 B.OO 12.00 6.00 6.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4,00 4,00 Per doz. .75 .75 1.00 .75 Geranium Sanguineum, 4-ln. pota Album, 4-ln. pots Geum in variety, 3-ln, pots Glechoma Variegata, 3-ln, pots.. •Gypsophilla Paniculata, Strong. one-year-old 75 •Fl. pi. New 2 6i) Acutifolia. Strong plants l.OO Cerastioidea, 3-ln, pots 1.00 Repens, 3-ln, pots 1.00 •Helenium Autumnale Superba, 4- In. pots 1.00 •Grandicepbalum Striatum, 3-ln, [wts 75 •Hoopesii, 4-in, pots 1.00 •Pumilum. 3. in. pots 1.00 •Magniflcum. 3-ln. pots 1.25 •Helianthua Davidiana 75 •Mollis 75 •Multiflorus a. pi 75 •Maximus 75 •Maximiliana 75 •Meteor 75 •Miss Mellish 75 •Soleii d'Or 75 •Tomentosum "75 •Wolley Dodd 1.00 •Heliopsis Pitcherianus, 4-ln. pots ,75 •Semi-Plena. New 1.00 •Scaber Major. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Hemerocalis Dumortieri. 4-In. pots .75 Fulva. 4-ln. pots 75 Flava. 4-ln. pots 75 Kwanso fl. pi. 5-ln. pots 1.00 Middendorfl. 4-In. pots l.OO Thunbergi. 4-ln. p<)t3 1.00 Aurantiaca, 5-In. pots 3.50 Major. 5-ln. pots 3.50 Heaperis Matronalis. 4-ln. pots 75 Heuchera Alba. 3-ln. pots 75 •Sanguinea. 3-ln. pota 1.00 Hibiscus Militaris. Strong 75 MoscheutoB. Strong 75 Crimson Eye. Strong 75 •Hollyhocks, Double, one-year-old. to color 1.25 •Double, one-year-old. mixture.. 1.00 Single, one-year-old. mixture.... 1.00 Allegheny, one-year-old, mixture 1.00 •Hypericum Moserianum, 4-ln, pots 1.00 •Iberis. •Sempervirens. 3-ln. pots 75 •Incarvillea Delavayi, Heavy, 3- year 1.50 •Japanese Iris, 20 choice named va- rieties 1.50 •Choicest mixed l.OO •Iris Germanica, 12 finest named,, .75 •Choice mixed 50 •Sibirica Orientalis 1.00 •Pseudo Acorns 1.00 •Pumila Hybrida. 4 varieties., 1.50 Liatris. 4 choice varieties 75 Linum Perenne, 3-ln. pots 75 Flavum. 3-In. pots 1.00 •Lobelia Cerdinalis. 3-In. pots 75 •Queen Victoria. 3-ln. pots 1.25 •Syphilitica Hybrida, 4-ln. pots. .75 •Lychnis Chalcedonica, 3-ln, pots,, ,75 •Alba, 3-ln. pots 75 •Camea, 3-ln, pota 75 •Fl, pi, 3-ln, pots 2.00 Haageana, 3-ln, pots 75 Dioica Rosea, 3-In. pots 75 Semperflorens Plenissima, 3-ln. pots 1.25 •Vespertina. 4-ln. pots 1.50 •Viscaria Splendena, 4-ln. pots.. 1.00 •Lysimachia Clethroides. 4-ln. p*^)ts .75 •Lythrum Roseum Superbum. Strong plants 75 Mertensia Virginica, 4-ln, pots.... 1.00 Monarda Didyma, 3-In. pots 75 Rosea. 3-ln. pots 75 Splendena. 3-ln. pots 75 Fistulosa Alba. 3-ln. pots 75 •Myosotis Falustris Semperflorens, 3-ln. pots 60 •Alpeatris Grandiflorus, Clumps, .60 Niererabergia Rivularia, 3-In, pots 1,00 Oenothera Fruticosa, 3-In, pots... .75 Missouriensis. 3-ln. pota 1.00 Pilgrimi. 3-ln. pots 75 Speciosa, 3-ln. pots 75 Hybrida, 3-ln. pots 1.00 Toungi. 3-ln. pota 75 •Paeonies. See onr trade list for varieties I.50 ..•See our trade list for varieties.. 2.00 Papaver Orientale, 4-ln. pota 75 Nudicaule. 4-In. pots 75 Pardanthus Sinensis. 3-ln. pots 75 •Penstemon Barbatus Torreyli, 4- In. pots 1.00 •Diffusua. 4-ln, pots 1,00 •Digitalis, 4-in, pots 1,00 •Gentianoidea, 3-ln, pots 1,00 •HeterophyUua. 4-ln- pots l.OO •Pubescens, 4-ln. pota l.OO •Smalli. 4-ln. pota 1.00 •Physostegia Virginica. 4-ln. pots .75 •Alba, 4-ln, pots 75 Per 100 6.0O 6.00 8.00 6.00 e.oo 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 8 00 6.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 8.00 800 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 Per doz. .75 •Phlox. See onr list for varieties. Phlox Subulata (Moss Pinks). All colors, clumps 75 pota In variety; 4-ln. Amoena. 3-ln." •Pinks. Hardy. pots ^^ •Platycodon Mariesi. Two-yea'r Voo'ta !75 Grandiflora. Blue and White two-year-roots ' 75 Polygonum Compactum. 3-ln."po't8'. 1.00 Cuspidatnm. Clumps 100 Potentillaa In variety. 4-ln. pots.! l!oo Primula Veris Superba. 8-ln. pots .75 •Primula Sieboldi. 3-ln. pots. 125 Acaulis Coerulea. 3-In. pots.. 100 Rosea Grandiflora. 3-In. pots... i'bo Veris (Cowslip). 3-ln. pote 60 Pulmonaria Saccharata Maculata. 4-ln. pots 1 00 •Pyrethrum Hybridum. Six finest ' named double varieties. 3-ln. Per 100 B.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 12.00 4.00 8.00 pots •Pyrethrum Hybridum. Chol'ce "seed- lings. 4-in. pots 1.00 •Dligmosum. Strong 75 •Ranunculus Acris fl. pi. 4.|n. poti !75 Rhexia Virginica. 3-In. pots..:. 75 Romneya Coulteri. Strong plants ' cents each 500 60 2.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 50 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 .75 Splendenfi. Pl. 4-ln. pots Crassifolia In variety. Rosemary. 3.1n. pots Rudbeckia Golden Glow. 4-in.'po'ta •Newmani. 3-In. pota... Nitida. or Autumn Glory, i-ln pots ^ •Purpurea. 4-ln. pots'.'!!!! J'iF'^''tosn. 4-In. pots... balvia Azurea Grandiflora, 4-ln pots "• Saponaria Ocymoides 4-ln Caucascla fl, Saxifraga 4-In. pots In mixture. 4-in. pots!!! Pyramidalis. 4-ln. pots., Umbrosa, 3-ln. pots A he U.S. and Canada at least 20 of this grand Phlox so guarantee to deUv- er you '20 Live Plants. I have 100.000. Mention The Florist^' Exchange when writing. TIME TO HEDGE h¥6"^^i CaliforniaL Privet. Bushy, transplanted stock. 1 8 to 24 inches, $2.00 per 100; $14,00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2. 50 per 100; |i8.oo per 1000. Japan Quince; strong stock, 2 to 3 feet, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii.hushy plants, 18 to 24 inches, #6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Let us price your wants in Roses, Clemalls, Perennials, Shrubs, Vines, Conifers and Ornamen- tal Trees. We sell at wholesale; send lor price list: we mail it to the Trade only; use printed stationery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NewarK, Wayne Co., N. Y. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. P.O. No. I. tloboken, N.J. JUST REOEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Mention the Florlsf tochange whea writing. 75,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVETS 3 years, 3 to 4 feet 10 to IE branches tlS.OOper lOOO 4years.4to5feetforimmedlateetfect$25.00perlOOO Lighter grade, 3 years. $14,00 per 1000. SELECTKD HI'ECIMKNH, will make fine balls In one season, $5.00 per 100. Packing free. Oaeb please. PEKUNI&8, Single Olanta of Califorula and oth'-r best strains front 2K In h pots. Aleii best Afainmoth Verbenas, 2^ inch pote, $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 101 o JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, NEW JERSEY. Mention The FlorLstB* Bxcbange when writing. DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for edging, walks, etc.. 4 years old. 6-8 iu. $5.00 per 100. $4.').00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. .Cash with order. 0-WA.WLF and TRAIMED FRVIX XREBS A SPCCIAl^XV Send for Quotations. Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y. Frod Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Large specimen Trees. Norway Maple. 2% to 3iu. diameter. Oriental Plana, 2H to 3 iu. " Horse Chestnut, 2\4 to 3W in. " Oarolina Poplar, 1% & 2 in. *• Hemlock Sprnce. 4 to 6 feet. Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave.. New York. First Class Salesmen Wanted for Nursery Stock. Uentton the FlorlBt^' Kzcbange when writing. Transplanted Shrubbery STRONG YOUNG STOCK 260 Purple Berberry 2— 2>i f t. at Oc 160 Oal, Privet (bnsliy) . . 6—6 " 8c 200 Cal. Priyet, cut back 2—3 " 3c 160 Hydrangea. P. a 2%-3 •■ 8c 126 Purple Lilac 2>i-3>^ " 8c 160il3pirea Van Houttei 3—1 " 8c 150 " A.Waterer 2— 2^ " 8c 100 " Pmnifolla S-4 " 8c 100 " Eeevesll 2H-3% " 'c 100 " •■ flora plena. ... 2!^—3>t " 7c 100 Welgela Variegated 2 " 6c 25 •■ EvaRathte 2M;— 3 " 8c 40|Calycanthus, Sweet Shrub 2—3 •* 8c 25lDeutzla Prldeof Rochester S— 4 " 8c 25 Golden Elder 2>^— 3 •' 8c 26PQrpleMl8t 4 " 12c L MAURICE J. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa. KOSTER A CO. SSl'sTriil BOSKOOP. HOLUND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, nydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. TMiMOON COMPANY Tor I TRCE6, SHRUBS, VINE6 Your } and SMALL FRUITS Descriptive lllnBtrated Catalogue Free THE 'WM. B. MOON CO. MorTlsvlllr, Pa. "^ .'&uto-Spray 4 gral. tank, brass pump, operates by compressed air. IZstrokes givepressure to spray ^ acre. Aulo>Pop Altaohment cleans nozzle every time used; saves half the mixture. Best line high grade spravers, hand and pnwer. in America. Catalog free. Good a|;ents waoted. E.G. BROWN CO., 51 Jay SI.. Rochostor, N. Y. FOR FORCING 60,000 CRAFTED ROSES Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free from MiMow. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Rose Pots, $15.00 per 100. 34 inch Pots, $18.00 per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Hose Pots, $10.00 per 100. 3* inch Pots, $1.5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. irpntlnn Thft Florists' Bzohsnirp when wrttlne^ Richmond Per 100 $10.00. Pe J. A. BUDLONG. e. Ran/ofph Wet, Chicago, III. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Fine, healthy, strong plants from 2>inch pots. Per 1000 $90.00 ROSES April is a very busy month with rose growers; the growth of the plants is so rapid that tying and disbudding take up a great deal of time, and if the plants are to be kept clean, the ventilation requires constant attention. The plants should now be receiving heavy doses of liquid manure; at least twice a week, and where this cannot be applied a heavy mulch of cow manure should be put on to keep the plants moving, for as the sun gets stronger there is very little danger of over watering. The trouble at this time of the year generally lies In the other extreme. It is needless to say that red spider will now begin to show and nothing but careful syringing will dislodge it. The young stock must, of course, be well taken care of, as upon this rests our hope for next season. The plants should be placed on the lightest bench and not around in corners and ends of houses as is done on some of the smaller places. The successful men in our business devote the best houses to this purpose, and the young plants thev bench repay them for their trou- ble. Fumigate the young stock fre- quently, for if green fly once obtains a foothold it is very hard to eradi- cate it. PBNN. Uentlon The FlorlBti' Bxcbaoge when wrlllDj[. Growing Beauty a Second Season. Can American Heaut.v l>e success- fully grown a second season for Win- ter flowering? How should the plants be treated before starting them on their second term? AMERICAN. — American Beauty, if run over, will do fairly well if the plants receive the right treatment; but will seldoni com- pare in results with young plants. The old plants I'equire somewhat similai" treatment to other roses. Early in June start gradually to withhold wa- ter, keeping the benches quite dry for four or five weeks: then prune very closely allowing only about six to eight inches of the strong shoots to remain; all the rest must be removed. Then dig up the plants carefully with a fairly large ball, and plant in in the same way as young plants. Firm the soil well around the roots. A good soaking should then be given the whole bench to settle the soil, after which only the plants should be wa- tered, and that vei-y lightly until good growth commences. In the mean- time, syringe every clear day, being careful not to wet the bench too much; this will help to stait the eyes stronger. The greatest pains should be taken with the watering, for if the plants be overwatered the growth will be short and weak. The close plann- ing is necessary to avoid a dense growth of short, blind wood. The plants thus treated will produce a crop of roses, with stems of from 12 to 24 inches in length. When this is cut oft, water lightly again till new growth commences. The next crop .should nave longer stems, and the plants from now on should receive the same treatment as young stock. PENN. Oue-year-old |3 f\ ^ ET G 'rwo-year-old li in. pots Crimson H. P.s. H. T.s, T. best sorts 4 in. pots, Kc. Rambler K.'s. t'l.'s. fte., ill 100 Send your want list Get our price list 2J inch .__ _ 3.50 Chatenay, ) S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I Mpntlnn the FLorlBtB* Bxchanfre when writing. ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB And Small Prnlt Plants Extra strong two year old asparagus. $4.00 per 1000: good two year, $3.00 per 1000; strong, young Rhubarb, $3.00 per 100; Ward, Eldorado, Blowers, Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert. Witch and other raspberries ; 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong IS to 24 in. tops Amcl- opsis veitchii. $'2.50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address, CHAS. BLACK, HIghtstown, N. J. Uentlon The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Plae Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Koses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25 ; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. '■ ?,r Rochesler, N. Y. Uentlon The FlorlBts* Bxcbange when writing. April 11, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 489 .ISO LIST OF ADVERTISERS .Mit-is II B SflSKcene 1' A -l-SS .Vllon W S Co 505 Kosslor P F , .50o Allen .7 K 505 King Construction Co .\ls,.p .1 W 4fl9 512 AmliaelH'r James ...488K„stpr ^ co 4.S.S ,\ii,lerson & Chrlstensen ,^,.(,j,P,,„„,. j, j ....5I1S fie Xroesohell Bros 511 AiMloi-ra Nm-smes . -^Sfl ,.^^^,p^ ^^ ^ -(,., Vsehmann G «„ Lager & Hurrell .400-00 ;S/rK-;;;;:::;tl8i.wJ..^..^ ^-^ IlarroNvs H H & Son.400 Lansjalir A H llartrnm .1 Henr.v . . .490Lawntzen C .. Basset t & Washlrarn.400 r.eedle Floral Co ...4ss n-iv State Xurs 4.S6 I.iionard Seed Co 4S2 nVv.v-^dorfer H & Co 512 I,eon:]rd I & J L ...4s2 Ilc'i.li .lames E 502 1^ rklaiid Llim Co ..511 I.,.!,,,]ii.,i H 4S9l.<.nl & Buniliam Co 512 vaven E A .50SI.ntlM„ W H ISO r.,.elier William . . . .503 Mader P 400 Pc ekert W C 482 .May & Co L L 5(1. p.erser H H & Co . . .4S3MeConneU Mex .•■■^SO llernlieimer E nOO M.-Faililen E O 4S0 ■er ins IJ C, 50(5 M.Krllar 0 W 507 •ck Chas 4SS\|,.Kis"iik Wm B . .50B l;|,' om .1 S 408 M.Mai.il.-i J 50.-, Podrtinston A T . . . .482 .M,.|r..i«ililan Mat Co .501 Bonnet .t Bl.'ike . . . .5or. MOlull n F Co ...48.3 Bonnot Bros 505Miel, cut Fl E^cli ..oOS Brenneman J D . . . .603 Millang F 50o Breitmever's Sons J50TMoltz A 4SS) Brinton"M J 488 Moninfrer Co John 0 ell Brown E& Co 486 Moon Wm H Co ....4.88 thrown Peter 498 Moore" Hentz & Nash 50.i B,wn Co E C 488 Morse C C & Co ....482 Bvrant J M 482 Natl Florists Board Plidlong J A 488 of Trade 482 Burpee W A Co ... .482 National Plant Co ..409 Bvpr Bros 498 Natural Guano Co ..500 Caldwell W E Co ...512Netr L I 488 Campbell C H 400 Nicotine Mfg Co ..500 Carlton H R 491 Niessen Leo Co >0I, ciiase Rteplien 498 Ouworkerk P 488 CliieaEo earn Co . . . .5n201Iagan J H 4.86 Cliieajo Rose Co . . .507 Pe.kliam S S 498 Childs J L 484rennoek S S .506 Chinnlelt W J 489 Peterson Nurs 486 dinner Lawn Mower Co Phlla Cut Fl O .... 506 ' ' 483 Phila Market 506 Colrtw.dl-Wileox Co .511Pieree F 0 Co 510 Conavd & Jones 484 Pierson A N 401-.5O.'! ,-,„„i,.ll B 498 Plers.m F R Co 481 Cok & Son David . .400 Pierson f-Bar Co ..511 Cottage Gardens C<. .481 Pillshurg Cut Fl (3o .506 Cousins Jr. Leonard 401 I'itf^linrg Fl Exeh ..506 Coweo W J SOSPollw.irtli C C Co ..506 Cowec A 483 Powell R 409 Cowen's Sons N ... .510 I'ure Cnltun' Spawn Co Craig H & Siuis ....490 482 Creoni & Bro J F . .482 P.ve E H o02 Crowl I'ern Co 508 P.ve R C 502 Culiu II n - 499Qnaker Cit.v Machine Co Cunningham J H ...498 510 Cut Flower Exch . . ..505 Rawlfires E I 498 llaleron 483 Ra.vnor J I ........ ..50.5 ilavis A B & Son ...502 Reed & Keller ...... .n08 lleamud Co J B ... .507 Reich V E .500 n.nouden H «: S.ui .4S8Rpid Edw 5116 liickios..!i A Co ....4.82Rpinl,erg G 507 Uietrlrli C V & Bro 498 Reinherg P .502 Hi.lscli A Co 5I2Ri'Uter S J 4.SS hiller Caskcy & Co .SlORilisam Carlman ...486 liillou G-house Mfg CoRine F B 498 512Rippirger (! 500 union J L 48S.9S Riverside Nurs 486 lloruer F & Sons 502 Ri>l.insnr. II M Co ...508 li..wlen James 510 Rnenier Fred 482 Oreer II.v A .... .487-510 R..sslg Bros 508 |inmont'& Co 506 Rupj. J F 482 F.aton H N 491 Saltford Geo .505 I'^ihinge & Van Groos4S2 S.heepers & Co John Edwards Folding Box Co 482-83 .508 Schmidt J C Co 401 Fi.-hliolj: Henry .502Scollay J A 512 I.-isele C 512Sc..tt J 40n Fliz.aheth Nurs Co ..483Si.a Cliff Nni-s 488 Elliott W * Sons ..4S2Ri"aman & Co J H ...503 I'lii.itt W H 481Seligman & Co J ...505 Ptnmaos Geo M 498Rlicriroad Chouses. 483-01 Fo.lla Van Nes & Co 4,86Slieiiherd Co Theo E.4.8S f^kc.;,.n K N lOSSheridall W P .505 '■pltli.-uwcn J E 498Shii)penshurg Floral Co Kii.ri.-li Jos.ph S . . .480 408 I' & F Nurseries 486Slgual nil! Fliu'al Co 482 I'ischer R 503 Simpson Roht .400-500 Flower Grow SIkl . .507 Skidelsky S S 40O Fleur E 486 Slinn & Tliompson . .505 Foley Mfg Co 511 Smith N & Son 409 Ford Bros . .505 Smith W & T Co ..4,86 Fox & Rosen .503 Smith & Gaunet 503 Fr.-vtag Gustav .,, .409 Standard Ghouses ..502 froment 11 E 505Sleanis .\ T Lnm Co 511 Garland G M 510Stnolhoff Co The H A Gihiin & Co 510 .500 G'ddard S J 502.Storrs & narrison ..400 Greenhouse Co 611 Stumpp ,^- Walter 4.82-80 Kuother W II 505 Stlinpc Wm 488-00 ,;,,ltnian \ J 505Swayne Win 502 iliitlmau & Weber . .502 Syracuse Pottery Co 500 llauford R G 490Taylor E J 502 Harris E 498 Tims E T 4-83 Il.rliert Sou David . .499 Tliomson Paul 480 ili'rendi-.Mi Mfg Co ..5imiorburn J M & Co 482 llcrr A M 498Totty C H .502 llerr D K 491 Traendly & Schenck 605 Ilerrman \ 512 Van .\ssche P 510 llerzog Wm 498VHnghan's S ed Store Hews A II & Co 509 481 Hicks & Crawbuik .505Vesey W J & M S ..502 llilfingcr Bros 509 Viek's Jas & Sons ..409 mil E G Co 507Vick * Hill Co 488 Hill Top G'houses . .491 Vincent R & Sons ..491 llippard E 510 Ward R M S Co 482 Ilitchings & Co . . . .510 Warnaar & Co 482 Ihilton & Hunkcl ...506 Watson R T 488 II., ran EC 505 Weathered Co 511 Hubert & Co .. .482 Weber C S & Co 510 Hughes G J 498 Weber H & Sons Cn 502 Igo^ Bros .502Weeber & Don 482 Jailison & Perkins ..48S Welch Bros .506 Jacobs S & Son ... .510 Weston H 490 leanings F, B 491 Wbllldin Pottery Co 509 .Lihuson & Stokes ...483Wietor Bros 503-07 J.tlinson Heating Co 512 Wintcrs.m E F Co ..507 Jones H T 480 Young A L & Co ... .505 Juul K E 49sYoinig J 505 Kasting W F 606 Young Th..s 505 Katzensteln & Co ...4.86Zangen n V 4.Sfi Kay W H Co 510Zimmer Chas 490 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED .Vl.ulil.,u 491-512 I'.-.iolis 4.S2-S6 Aihvranthes 49! Phlox 48.8-512 Ageialum 491 Primulas 482-90-91 Alvssiim 491 Petunias 488-91-98 Althcruauthcras 491-512Privet 486-88 Auipelopsls 49R Rhod.idenrtrons 482-86-.8S Araucaria 490 Rhubarb 488 Aspaiagus 486-512 R. ses 4,81 -.86-88-90-502 J13 Ashrs 4S2Salvia 401 Azal.'as 482-83-88 Seeds 482-512 P.,,g.ii.las 482-90Sniiiax 401-508 Bulbs 482-84-512 Spiraeas 482-88-91 Cah.diums 482-,S3St.iiks • : 4,86 C'auuas 483-81 Tohiu-osps . . .' 482 .■.iiiiatious 481-.502-3 Vcrbeuiis 491-98 ( lii\-;aiithemuills 491-503Vines 488 ( l.,Tiialis 4R3-,86-512 Vl.ilets 401 |-.,iiif, rs 488 Ci.l.-.is 491-612 MISCELLANEOUS I'uiili.'a 401 Artificial Leaves 508 liLl llowiU's 505-6-7 B.iihrs 510-11 c.-hiuien 408CU1 Flower Boxes ..508 IiMlT.i.lils 408Engravings 482-508 Daisi.'s 483-91 Fertilizers 509 Dahlias 4,S3Fittings 511 Dracaenas 400 Florists' Suppliers 508-12 Euonvmous 512 Flower Pots and Evergreens 486-508 Tubs .509 F.TUs 4O0-508Glass 510 Ku.-lisias 401 Glazing P.unts 510 Galax 50SGh..iise Bldg ..610-11-12 .;,.rajiiums 491-98-512. :.irl,.i-^ 510 i;i;i.li.di 482-8;;-^4 llriMi..:; 512 Gloxinias 401 lusc.'iii'ides 509 Hardy Perennials . . . 4S7 Lund.er 511 Heliotropes 482-91 Mushroom Spawn ...482 Hvaclnths 482 Paint & Paint Hydrangeas 486 Supplies 511 Ivies 491 Pipes. Joints. Valves 511 Lilies 481-S3-.86Rash 511-12 Lobelia 49I-612Tanks 512 Micnonctte 408 To. thpicks. Wired .,508 Nuisi>rv Stick 486 Tools & lmpl.>mcnts nil lU-i-l.ids 499Vegetalde Plants ...491 Palms 490-98 Ventilat.u-s 510-11 Pansies 482-91 Wants 500 Contents. Acetylene Plant Spray 4S5 Aster amethystinus (Illus.) 48B Canadian News 497 Carlton, H. R. (Portrait) 49.". Carnations (Illus.) 49B Catalogues Received 4,S4 Changes in Business 497 Chrvsanthemum Society of America 492 Chrysanthemums, Wig (Illus. )... 497 Club and Society Doings 4 9* Easter Calendar (Illus.) 495 Firms who are Building 497 Heating 509 Market. Review of the 501 No Territorial Limitation 492 Nursery Deparment ...% 485 OrJTUART: — Augu.st Rhotert, Thomas Devoy, (Portrait), S. D. Woodruff. ... 49.'! Question Box 490 Reflections on Current Topics. . . .493 Rose, Concerning the 492 Roses 4SS Roses for Market 494 S. A. F. O. H. Badge Book 492 S. A. F. O. H. B.\hibition at Dayton4 92 S. A. F. O. H. Spring Show 1907. .492 Seed Trade Report 4S3 TRADE NOTES: — Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago. New Bedford, Mass 497 Boston, Washington 499 New Orleans, New York 503 Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Provi- dence 504 Cnlumbu.s. Toledo 506 Kan.sas City, Lynn, Mass., New- port, R. 1 508 Violet Governor Herrick (Illus.)., 495 Week's Work, The 507 THEGHSTSmiTHEinDIII Arthur Herrington's New Book The most complete and comprehen- elve work on the cultivation ot the Chryaanthemum that has as yet been published In America. Handsomely Illustrated. 168 pages, 6x7 Inches. Price only 50 cents, postpaid. SEND Tour oei>er foe a Copy Now. 4. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd.. - i8-8 Duanfl St., New York. KENNET. CAL.— A smelter com- pany is to plant the grounds surround- ing its factory here, to test the effect of the smoke therefrom on plants and trees. ROSES GRAFTED FINE STOCK. RBADT NOW. Richmond, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, $176.00 per lOOJ. Klltarney. $2.60per doz,, $18.00 per KO, $160.00 per I0(t0. ICtoile I>e France, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Kaisertn, Carnot, Uncle .John. Chatenay, $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100. Kride. Bridesmaid, (iolden Gate. Woot- ton, 2^iln. potB. $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Killarney, 30U .strong, dormant plants. 2 year, $25.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Etoile I>e France, $12.00 per 100. bnnriHe, Perle, Sunset, Chatenay, $5.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $i.OUpep 100; $38.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings, Fine Healtliy Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 2000 Lieut Peary ready now $6.00 $50.00 Other varieties fts last iesiie ready in 10 days. CHRYSANTHEMUMS A. J. Balfour, Miss Alice Byron, Yellow Eaton. Price, fr(»m 2'A inch pots, 76c. per doz.; $4."' 10 0 0 lbs. tV t1 S75.00. Best ^jii English, 10 ^ lbs. 75e.; 100 /^ lbs. S6.00; ^J 10 0 0 lbs. ■^^t $66.00. S STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 1 50 Barclay St.. New York ■ Mention The Florists' Ex<-1 rtnge whfii writing. LILY Of THE VALLEY PIPS 1 00,000 fine quality, true Convallaria Ma- ialis Grandlflora, Berlin kind, $2.00 per 1 000. Furkia Variegata, targe clumps, S5.00 per 100. B[AULI[U, WOODHAV[N, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange whon writ in t:. rFDAMIMUC in 2!^ ni. pots. S. A Nutt, iiloiie He UlnAniUlTlJ France. .lolin Doyle, La Fouder (bright IMiiki l'.;ii♦»♦««« Richmond ROOTED CLTTINOS Now Ready for Shipment. We have 10,000 plants to procure wood from PRICE, $7 per loo or $60 per 1000 GUARANTEED STRONG WELL ROOTED HEALTHY CUHINGS ROOTED ROSE CVTTIMCS Per 100 Brides $1.50 Bridesmaids 1.50 Chatenay 1.50 Per 100 Kaiserin $3.50 Perles 3.50 MacArthur 3.50 La Detroit 3.60 American Beauty Plants ready April 1st in 2M in. pots, per 100. $6,00 ■ per lOOn, .$.10.00 i BASSETTSc WASHBURN \ 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO 1 GRAFTED ROSES Ready for immediato shipment the following fine stock, Eiifflisli manetti. ami equal to the best, all on Richmond, 2}4 pots .' $20.00 Killarney, Bridesmaid, " Bride, " Richmond, own roots Cash with order, or satisfactory reference. ROBERT SIMPSON, 100 1000 S20.00 $175.00 17.50 150.00 13.00 120.00 13.00 120.00 13.00 120.00 Mention The Florists* Sixchange when writing. CLIFTON, N. J. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES For Sale at Eose Lawn Greenhouses. From 2 inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. J. HENRY BiRTRAM, LANSDOWNE. PA. ilentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS. 6000 Very Nice Ferns, leading florist's va- rieties, out of 3 Inch pots at $5.00 per 100 or $10.00 per 1000. Or will exchange forothergood flf^rlst stock which you have to offer. AIho flne lot of Primula Obconica, 6 inch pans, best In Philadelphia Market at $26.00 per 100. Oash please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COtLINGSWOOB, N. J. lientlon The Florists' Bzchaoge when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comea from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 Inch plante, $15per 100; $140per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS Are now in fine shape a Rood variety and nice bushy stock, 2 '4 inch. $3.00 per 100. 52-5.00 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 6 inch, 75c. 5 inch, 50c. 4 inch 'J-"»c. nice clean bushy stock. Boston Ferns, 2^ inch, $4.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 6 inch' 35c. aud 50c. each. 4 in. $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Mad. Salleroi Geranium, 2)4 iuch. $2.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. UentloD The Ftorlsta' Exchange when wrltlnx. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM Genuine Guaranteed Stock Good, Strong Plants out of 3 inch Pots Price per 100, $12.50; Per 1,000, $10O.O0 ORDER NOW-STOCK LIMITED PLANTS READY FOR SHIPMENT JULY 1st DAVID COOK & SON, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. ^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Training Fig Trees. (86) Could Mr. Turner tell me the best shapes to train flg trees In a flg house whose trellLses are 10 feet 6 inches high, 9 feet % inch broad? I thought possibly the best shape would be a tree with two horizontal branches not far from the ground, which would terminate in two vertical branches. Or, would it simply be necessary to tie the tree to the trellis and train it so that it would grow fiat? SUBSCRIBER. — The fig tree is trained both fan- shaped and horizontally, but usually the former. The fig tree being of a more stubborn nature than other fruit trees, as regards training, etc., I find the sap can be more equally distri- buted by the fan system. But even then, especially with young trees, the .shoots must be attended to, and any that have a tendency to rank growtli should be pinched; in fact a great deal of one's success will depend on the way he handles the wood this season for the following year. The less they are pruned the better. Pruning to any great extent has a tendency to promote rank growth, ■which should be guarded against as much as possible. Pinching and dis- budding the young wood will do away witli severe pruning in the Winter months. If I were going to plant a flg tree in the space mentioned, my aim would be to have a fan-shaped tree, making sure to furnish the bot- tom first, on the same lines as any one would handle a peach tree. Se- cure the shoots to the trellis, but avoid crowding. The main shoots should be at least a foot or more apart. By handling a tree in this way, and having the border thorough- ly firm and solid, there should be no trouble in producing wood that would produce good figs another year. On the other hand, plant into a loose border and you will have a great growth of long jointed wood that would not be worth liouse room. \VM. TURNER. Mignonette in Violet House. (87) We have a violet house run- ning north and south. Our violets do not do very well, so we think of plant- ing mignonette. The house has solid beds, two feet from the glass at the eaves. Is that headroom enough for the plants? If so, what variety would be the best paying one to grow? The beds cannot be lowered any, as it will go in the subsoil. X. T. Z. — The house mentioned with its solid beds should make a good one in which to grow mignonette, and the two feet headroom at the sides will give plenty of room. The best variety' for market purposes is, we believe, Al- len's Defiance. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PLANTS Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltla(. Dccorailve Plants Latania Borbonlca, 2M In. pots, $3.00; 3 In S6.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $5.00 each. Keutla Belmoreana and Fosteriana, 2H In. pots, $S.OO; 3 in.,$lSOO; 6 In.. $50.00 per 100; 6 In. $15.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca Lntescens,3 ln.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 6 In., $1.00 each and upward. Pandanne Utllls, 2in. pots, f3.00; 4 in., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena IndWisa, 6 In. pots, $16.00; Bin,, $26.00 per 100. Phoenix Kecllnata, 5 In. pots, $35.00 per 100. Phoenix Canariensie^ fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. Ficns Klastica, 4 In. pots, $25.00; 6 in., $40.00; 6 in., $65.00 per 100. Araiirarla Excelga, 6 In. pots, $65.00 per 100. Boston and Plersonl,4 m. pots, $16.00; 6 in., $26.00; 6 in., $60.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Com- pacta, 3 in. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy HNI, Allegheny, Pa. FEQHI! ODB SPEGITT CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of this beautlfnl tree fern In bestcondition. 4 in., $50.00; 6 in.. $75.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, best stock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2M in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantnmCaneatnm, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock in 4 In. pots, $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own etock, 35c.per trade paokage, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILLS, M. .1. Tarrytown Fern Blegantlssima, 2^ In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scotti), 2X In., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 In. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 in. high, strong and stocky ; $25.00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. arand value In $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, ^^E^JsTs?.,* Breoklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have e moved from Keap St., Greenhouses. Mention The Florlef * Bichange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Flni' I'l.iuts, 2 inrh jiots fri>m set-d sown last August $1.00 per 100. Asparasus Sprengerl, Larfze Plants. 2!^ inch pots, now ready to shift Into 3 incli. 3c. eacli Cyrtomium Falcatuiu. the Holly Fern, 2 lu 3c. earh R G. HANFORD, NOR'W^ALK, CONN. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS BarrowsJI,$10 per 100. ScottM,2^1n., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2y, in., $3 per 100. Henry H, Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Uention The Florists' Bzcbange when writing. April 14 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 49 J Colcus- Rooted Cuttings tOO; Verschaffellil Fire Brand BeckwJth Gem 60c per Golden Bedder Messey German Ivy 75c per 100: Golden Queen Queen Victoria Fancy Varieties $5.00 per 1000. Hero Pearl of Orange Heliotrope S6.00 per 1 000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Mention The FlorlstB* EJxcliange when wrltlog. COLEUS VerHcliaft'eltii, Oulden UeddtT (Strong) Corona I ami I'ancy, $o.UU per lOUO (iiant Leaved. $1.00 per ICO. Two last many kinde of brightest colors, rFDAUMIMC Nutt, Doyle, Kicard.Bruanti. UCllAlllUIYlj. Bucliner, Hoitevine, M. Koty. La Croix, etc., 8mall Plants, $12.50 per 1000. Strong bushy plants, $16.00 per 1000. GLADIOLI ; Finest Hybrids, mlxpd. BOc. per 100 ALTERNANTHERA. ^^^ '^Td ""i'-: Major, anil KiiK. »8. 00 per 1000, A. Nana. yellow, $5.00 per 1000. Salvia Fireball, Begonian (Sunproof i, Red'e and White. Plants, $1.00, K C. 60c per 100. SPECIAL EXTRA QUALITY Verschaffeltil and G, Bed>e8t you ever handled. 1$ 1. 25 per 100; $t 0.00' per I00(| Cash with order I LEONARD COUSINS, JR. Concord Junction, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PKNSIES From our well known strain, none better, in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. Dl AMTS that will bloom soon. ■-M-(«i-i»t» $2.60 per 1000. DAIRIES (Bellis in bloom. $1.00 per 100. Primula Obcoiiica inbioom. out of 5 inch pots. $7.00 per 100- SPIDAFA Oompacta and Japonica. "■^ ■■"*■-" 6 inch pots. $2.50 per doz. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER ST., BRISTOL, PA. UeDtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. PKNSIES 200.000 fine plants of Bugnot's, Cassier's, and Odier'a famous strains, all transplanted. .50c. per 100, $.3.00 per 1000. extra larse plants coming in Dud $1,00 per 100. .$.S.OO per lOiX). Feverfew, dbl. wht. R. C. $1.00 per 100. Geraniums. Nutt, Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorite. F. Perkins. and Mme. Jaulin, 4 in. in bud and bloom. $6.00 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, " V/ca.'" I*. rT*' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. y^rvj THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 eta. per 100 by mall. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.50 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNIN6S, "-"Hi^"^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Panslee. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Maminotli Ku;;nots Strain giant flowered, fancy colors, strong plants, wintered in cold frames $3.00 per lOOO. 5Ce. per 100. Sweet \VilIlam Htronf; Clumps, double and sint,'ie mixed $3,00 per 100. Cash, please. SHELLROAD GREEN HOUSES. GRANGE, BALTO. MD. Ifentlon The FlorUts' Exchange when wrtttag. GOVERNOR-HERRICK THE NEW VIOLET ALL growers should have some of this new variety; it is the freest bloomer, color the most intense purple, and the stem the strongest, carrying the flower erect; and the keeping qualities are unsurpassed. This is in a class by itself; it is a strong, vigorous grower, and has never had disease of any kind, and is one that will please you. It is a money maker. Write us about it and we will send you full description of this remarkable violet. PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS! I Per doz. $2.; per 100, $10.00; per 1000, $75.00; 5000 or more at $60.00 per 1000. 1 I H.R. CARLTON, INTRODUCER and ORIGINATOR WILLOUGHBY, 0. | lleutluu llie Florists' Kxcliunge wlieii writing: [F I 500.000 COLEUS Rooted Cnttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash | O Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can 8 deiiver at once or wiil boolt orders for Marcli and April delivery. H. IN. EATOIN, South Sudbury, Mass. soooossssoeosooeoessoeoeseoososossossseessesosesoeessesseeseoeeeeeeeesssesaaasafi I GERANIUMS-PlMLLiiiiEOOii Plbhtii CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders boolied for all that we will have to oiler this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz.,$6.00 per I GO, S50.00 per lOOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per ICO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., Se.OOper I GO. MME. SALLERQI 40c per doz., 52.00 per 100. TIFFIN 52.25 per doz. GERANIUMS In good variety. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000 and up, our New descriptive ■Geranium catalogue containing a full description of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. Fro Pen AbutUoii, Savltzl $ Da2-in ioz. P 0.40 .40 .40 .40 ,40 .40 .40 ,40 .50 .40 .60 .40 .60 .40 .40 .40 .60 .60 .40 ,40 .40 .40 .76 .40 .60 .40 .40 .40 .40 .40 .40 .40 ,40 .40 .40 pots erlOO Ageratum, blue and white Alternaiithera, red and rellow 2.00 2.0O Coleus, Id good variety Dahlia Plants, In variety Fiicligias, in variety Hardy Kngllsh Ivy,$l7.60perI00O Hardy Phlox, 10 good varieties Heliotrope, In good variety Hollyhocks, double white and mixed 31n. pots 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3 00 Lenaon Verbena 2 00 Lantanaa, in good variety 2 00 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 2 00 Ikloonvlnea, blue and white Nympba>a Odorata Gl£:autea Salvia, in variety 3.00 3.60 2 00 Salvia Bonlire 2 00 Senerlo Scandens, Parlor Ivy Swaiusoua alba. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus 3 In. pots. Scented Geraniums, Rose, Balm, 2.00 2.00 5.00 Plumbago. Oapensls, White 3 00 Begonias, bedding varieties 2.00 Verbenas, Separate Colors Verbenas. Mixed 2.00 1 50 Petunias, Dreer'sSuperb Single Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck $.1.60 per bush. Acalypha Macfeeana Achyranthes, Emersonii, and Ver- 2.00 2.00 Cuphea (Cigar plant) Parlor Ivy, Senecio Bcandens 2.00 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums From 2-in. pots Per doz. Per 100 Large Flowering or Aster Varl- ties; Prince of Wales, Glolre de France, Sir Michael Ashbnry, Hljos, Queen of Whites, Sun Set, and 30 other varieties 50 3.OO 8 mall Floweri ng or It uttoii Va ri - ties, Dawn, Diniznlu. Dundee. Edna, Goldfinch, James Boon, Khoda. Tennyson and 20 other varieties 40 2.00 Hardy Clirygaiitbeiuuiiig, small flowered 40 2 00 Hardy Clirysantheiuuius, large flowered 50 3.00 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in any quantity. Wakefield, Succession, Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.26 per 1000. 10,000 and over at $1.00 per 1000. Parsley, Moss curled, 60c. per 100. $2.60 per 1000. Beet, Egyptian, $1.26 per 1000. 10,000 and over $1.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Big Boston, Boston Market, Tennis Ball • Grand Ripids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 86c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties such as Earllana Chalks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion Dwarf Stone, etc. S2.00 per 1000. Standard crop varie- ties such as Stone. Favorite, Paragon, Beauty and Acme. $1.00 per ICOO. Dahlia l^oots We are now booking contract orders for delivery next fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any In the country. We are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In wri*. ing for it olease enclose bueinees card, as it Is only sent to the trade. A cordial Invitation is ex- tended to all interested In horticulture to visit ne CowentonStation.Philadelphiadivislon B.fcO R* R. , 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains' Cash with order, please. Not less than five of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. $c SON, WHITE MARSH, IVID. Ifenttoa Tb« Florists* Bzcbaiige wben writing. The Florists' Exchange A, weekly Medium o. InterclumSe for Florists. Nurserymen seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York PoBtOtBce^^BjecondJlass^^ PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, P. O. Box 1697.' NEW YORK. Teleohone 3765 John. CHICAGO omCE: 129 Berwyn Ave., Ravenswood. IliLUSTRATIONS. Flpctrotvpes of the Illustrations used in this paper can usualirbe supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. united StateTcanada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries fn postal union. $2.60. Payable ."advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New YorK. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticnlturists. The Outdoor Exhibition at Dayton. Circulars and entry .sheets are being sent out thi.s weel< to all nurserymen and others dealing m out- door-planting material, tender or hardy. Plans of the beds as laid out are in the secretary's office, and all information not given in the printed circulars will be cheerfully furnished by the secretary to all inquirers. , , * j u,. It is desirable that all planting be completed by May first, if possible, and the necessity for prompt response is urged upon all intending exhibitors. The Fair Grounds where the beds are to be laid out is city property, used for many public affairs, and is contiguous to the works of the National Cash Regis- ter Company. As soon as planted, the advertising label of each owner will be placed on the groups which will be cared for all through the Summer until the S. A. F. convention meets in August. Many thou.sands of tourists and local visitors will inspect the plantings, and the opportunity thus provided dealers in conifers, shrubs and ornamental trees, herbaceous plants, Summer bulbs, roots and bedding plants, for widespread and effective public advertis- ing has never been equaled. Dayton is well known as one of the most advanced communities m this country in the matter of adornment of streets and public and private grounds. A goodly number of applications for space for cannas, roses, Phloxes, asters and evergreens are already filed with the secretary. Goncernlng the Rose. ADVERTISING RATES.. ■ One-half inch, 75c.; %-inch. $1.00; 1-inch $1.25. spec"ll positions extra. Send for Rate Card show- in^ discount of lOc, 15c.. 25c., or 36c., per inch on contfnuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc.. see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. The Badge Book. No Territorial Limitation. In accordance with the instructions voted at the convention in Washington last August, the secretary will under the supervision of the executive board, proceed to prepare a "badge book" containing the names of members, numbered, and will issue cor- respondinglv numbered badges to those whose dues for 1906 are paid previous to June 1. Members m arrears for current year's dues as well as all per- sons intending to take out membership this year are earnestly requested to remit now. There is no advantage in waiting until the convention meets, as the fiscal year begins on January 1 and payrnents made at any date during the year cover the interim until December 31 only. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. As reported in another column, the New York Florists' Club, on Monday evening last, devoted the major part of the night's proceedings to a discussion of the rose, and of the future of the American Rose Society The essayist of the evening was Benjamin Dnrrance. the well-known rose-grower of Dorrance- ton, Pa., who handled his subject in a masterful ""to" those who believe that no new thing can be said concerning the queen of flowers in these alter days we respectfully submit the many practical and pressing problems associated with the rose presented tor consideration and solution by Mr. Dorrance in his able paper, which appears elsewhere in this issue He provides texts for many essays, and we believe it would be to the advantage of rosanans generally, if each of the florists' clubs throughout the country would take up for discussion the various interrogatories propounded by Mr. Dorrance. And that leads us to say, that there are many things connected with the growing and marketing of floral products, outside of mere cultural direc- tions and an enumeration of varieties, that could be discussed not only by organizations devoted to f-Pecial flowers, but by florists' clubs and such like bodies^ That this need is becoming more apparent to tlie thinking men engaged in the business— a fact de- monstrated by Mr. Dorrance's paper— is a promising ""^It 'il a pleaSn-e. also, to note the awakened in- terest taken by the rose men in the matter of making Ixhfbits of their productions. Whether or not the discussion recently indulged in, in these columns relative to the comparative progressiveness of the ■osarians as against that of the carnationists (the "iah" as Mr. O'Mara humorously designated it), has had a healthful, stimulative effect on the rose men we cannot say; nevertheless the fact remains hat larger and more varied displays of roses at Ixh bitions have been in evidence this ^^ar than for some time previous-e g at the recent ?o^on show and. again, in the New York Floii.stse.iuD ?oom' on Monday night last, where magnificent flowers of both standard varieties and novelties were ''' Tli'ow remains for the American Rose Society aided by the florists' clubs, to further develop the fntei est aroused. And on the other hand, the rose en IhemJelves, to insure the best work being done on their behalf must show their tangible interest "n the RosI Society by becoming affiliated with the organization. In the course of conversation with several_of the craftsmen who advertise, located in the West, par- ticularly in Chicago, we have been confronted with the statement: "Yours is an Eastern publication; while we here are mo.stly after Western business; hence prefer our local mediums." We have tried to convince our friends of the fallacy of their con- tention with the assertion born of a knowledge of the true facts in the case, viz., that the circulation of The Florists' Exchange has no territorial limita- tion We have always believed and so stated that our paper circulates and is as widely read m the West as any other publication of its cla.ss, perhaps more so. This belief is now confirmed by the state- ment of one of our large advertisers, resident in Chicago, to our representative there, published in the Chicago letter recently. Here are the quoted remarks: ,„ . » cs* .„ "The results are astonishing. There is not a State in tlie Union from which we have not received re- plies from our advertisins: and every day we receive letters from people and from villases of whom we had never heard before. We are nuioh pleased to find th.nt your, paper penetrates the unknown sec- tions which are adjacent to our market, and with whicli we have never before been brought m eon- '' It is. indeed, gratifying to learn that The Florists' Exchange is finding a new market for the wares of our Western patrons adjacent to the source of sup- ply also that our claims in regard to general circu- lation receive such an excellent and Indisputable en- dorsement. ,. .,, And what holds good of the West applies with equal force in the East, as well as South and North. Constant application, and well directed effort put forth to increase and widen our circulation have not been without their gratifying reward, coupled with the fact that wherever The Florists' Exchange secures a foothold, there it remains. "Once a sub- scriber, always a subscriber," is the motto of our patrons: and the results secured by our advertisers generally, speak more eloquently than any full page testimonials from individuals of little standing in the business that can be presented. «» We wish to impress the fact firmly on the minds of advertisers, that the circulation of The Florists' Exchange has no territorial limitation. Advertising in our columns brings business from every point wherever a firm or individual identified with the interests to which we cater is found. We re.sort to no subterfuge to deceive merchants as to our status as a profitable advertising medium. The fact that every advertisement appearing in our columns is contracted for in a legitimate manner; that the number of advertisers constantly using these col- umns is a most comprehensive one, and the high business standard which these advertisers represent are proof conclusive that it pays to advertise in The Florists' Exchange. S. A. F. O. H. Spring Show, 1907. The New York Florists' Club, at its last meeting, had under consideration the advisability of invit- ing the S. A. F. O. H. to hold its proposed Spring show for 1907 in the Metropolis; and at the same time asking the American Rose Society to join forces with the S. A. F. and make a joint exhibition of it. It is understood that the S. A. F. O. H. directors favor the selection of New York as the place in which to give the first general national exhibition of the society, and the choice seems a good one. It is now manv years since a Spring show worthy of the name was held here; but unfortunately, it left no pleasant memories, so far as its financial success was concerned. However, times have changed con- siderably since then; and, despite the numerous set- backs which the New York Florists' Club has met as regards the pecuniary side of their shows, the members seemed to favor the present proposed un- c\ f I'tcikinfiT As is well known the craft in New York labor under a great disadvantage in not having their own hall for exhibition purposes; and the rental of such a building and other imperative incidental outlays consume quite an amount of money, which, if the show were to run for, say, one week, the proposed $10 000 S. A. F. O. H. guarantee fund would meet, besides probably leavin- something for prizes We certainly should like to see the proposed joint exhibition take place in New York, and hope mat- ters can be arranged so that this may result. Of course without the guarantee fund subscribed in its entirety there wnll be no exhibition; and the sooner those intending to join the list of guarantors do so, until the fund reaches the desired limit of $10,000, the earlier can the preparations for the proposed show take on some definite form — a very essential t>rocP6(3inff. There are many who believe that an exhibition .such as is suggested will greatly promote the wel- fare of the S. A. P. O. H. itself, besides advancing the interests not onlv of its own members but those of the trade generally. Such being the case, the necessary $10,000 for the promotion of a purpose so generally beneficial in its character, should be freely contributed. The failure to accomplish this end will we think, demonstrate a lack of enterprise among merchants usually credited with possessing a large share of business acumen. Chrysanthemum Society of America. W Wells of England, offers gold, silver gilt and silver medals for six varieties of chrysanthemums, two of each on twelve-inch stems. The following a7e eligtbfe' Mrl H. Partridge, Mrs. D Willis jLmes Merstham Crimson, Mary Ann Pockett. Bea- trice Mav T. Richardson, Mrs. Heaurne, E. J. Brooks Mrs. F. F. Thompson, Mrs. W. Knox, Mrs. T B Dunn and Miss May Seddon. , , „ P^-'izes of $50. $25, $10 are offered for twelve blooms on tweAty-four inch stems for the best American seedling or sport; the color to be white TV^^^r' *'^ "^'"^ '° ^ifiD-F^AA^Eir-"^ Pittsburg, Pa. Secretary. OUR READERS* VIEWS > Your Easter Trade. The Florists' Exchange will he glad to receive tor publicatitm a brief note on your Easter trade as compared with that of previous years; stock m greatest demand; the novelties, if any. offered; prices obtained, etc. We thank you in advance. IWholesome discussions on subjects that Interest. Con- tributions to this coluwn are^alwaysj^elcome^Ed-]^ Deterioration of Forcing Roses. Editor Florists' Exchange: most heartily agree with A. Farenwald in his imnortant question. In my humble opinion, deter- oraUon of the Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty has been brought about by the keen competi- tion of late years, and in trying to produce a arge number of flowers, which could only be done at the expanse of quality. I shall not attempt to pass iudgment on the treatment of forcing roses in gen- e^af^but speaking of this vicinity, the treatmen practised was diflierent some years ago from what it fs to-day For example, none of us would have thought of maintaining a temperature of 60 de- grees and over in houses for Bride or Bride^- Said as s considered the proper thing now with most growers. Then our compost is put up too rich. Sfwherl we used to take one load of manure to five or six of sod, we are now using one to three or four with the kddition of a more liberal amount ot bone and other fertilizers, which are not alway.s nure either. Higher temperature and richer soil naturally give on? plants a greater impetus o pro- duce more^blooms, but of inferior quality, and when nropagated over and over again from this over- forced stock it is but natural that the constitution of the pllnts should break down and deterioration '"The remedy would be to >-«™7<;"ie cause; that is keen the night temperature at 5 6 with 10 or it) degrel? higher during daytime between the months of November and April, and put less manure and ?ertiHzerTin the compost. Our aim should l^e qua 1- »; and general satisfaction and a fa^^^^^^i'^K come along with it. K. E. KAULBACii. Madison, N. J. April 14, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 493 Remedy for White Fly. Editor Florist^^' Kxohange; If A. A. K. who used the Question Box in issue of March 2 4 will write me stating size of house infested with the white Ry, and meTition what stock is in the house. I can likely help him get rid of the pest by the use of cyanide of potassium and other necessary ingredients. I have been experimenting, beginning in the Summer of 1904. At that time I tried the hydrocyanic acid gas in a house of Kate Lock a.ster infested with fiy. The plants had as fine and large flowers as I have ever seen. The next morning the asters were completely done up and later thrown out — a rather expensive experiment, but knowledge gained of much value for the future. Since then by more careful u.se of the gas I have been able to exterminate the white fl.v, as well as other insects by one application. The only trouble I find is in a house of mixed stock as several varieties of plants are easily hurt by the gas. J. H. MYERS. Altoona, Pa. Fancy Carnations. I-Mitor Florists' Exchange: John Birnie's apprehension that ruin will be the result of the persistence of carnation growers in growing fancy carnations brings to my mind a story I heard a Minister of the Gospel tell of an old lady, one of his flock, who, on his visiting her, he found moaning and groaning in apparent agony either of mind tn- body. The minister in sympathetic tones iiHIuii-ed what ailed her. to which she replied that she felt all right on that particular day. but that she did not know how she would feel the next da>'. So with Mr. Birnie; he is concerned about what evil the future has in store for the poor, misguided carnationists who for the mere love of it grow flowers too expensive for the masses to purchase. Mr. Birnie seems to lose sight of the revolution that has taken place in carnation growing during the last ten or fifteen years. Prt)bably before that time pessimistic prophets of Mr. Birnie's kind were run- ning amuck in the land, though by reason of their failure to bring to pass what they predicted they long since dropped out of s-'^ht and from niemor>-. Mr. Birnie is too good a man to do or say anythin.t? that for the doing or saying thereof there may be a possibility of a futur-e tendency to forget. P. Greenhouse Heating. Editor Florists' Exchange: I have been deliberating long whether to reply to an article by A. T. Hoyt or not. Mr. Hoyt is evidently not an attentive reader, or he would have seen that I did not advance any "theories,'* I stated a few facts which had come under my observation, from which I drew my con- clusions; and as this happened more than twenty years ago, I don't think I ought to be accused of hastiness. I looked long before 1 took the leap. It seems Mr. Hoyt did not read my article which ap- peared in the Exchange of December 2 3 la.st, which I would not have written had it not been for the description of a new kind of a heater published in this valuable paper some time in December 190,^., which vividly called to my mind my little experience of 2 2 years ago. 1 coui'Iude with the remark I made at the end of the above mentioned article: "We need boilers built on different principles than those in the mar- ket now. They all waste time and fuel, heating a surplus of water outside of the greenhouses, where it does not a particle of good." CARL C. EVERDING. The Rose, the Flower of the Schools of New York. Editor Florists' Exchange: It may not be generally known that as far back as 1890 the rose was adopted as the State flower of the State of New York, by the votes of the school children of the State. In 1890 the present Commissioner of Education. Mr. Andrew S. Draper, was State Superintendent, and at Arbor Day in that year a vote was taken in the schools as to the choice for the State flower. No suggestions were made as to what flowers shouM be taken up, and of the different varieties of flow- ers, one hundred and thirty received some votes. There were 318,079 votes cast. The golden-rod re- ceived the largest number of votes cast, 81,308; while the rose received 79.666 votes. The result gave no flower the majorit.v of the votes. The vote betw^een the golden-rod and the rose was so evenly divided, that the State Superintendent suggested that a vote be taken on these two flowers on Arbor Day in 1891. The result of this vote was 294.816 for the rose and 206,402 for the golden-rod. The rose, the queen of flowers, is therefore con- sidered the State flower of New York. Before this, in 1899, a vote was taken among the school children of the State for the State tree, and the sugar maple receiving the largest majority of the votes cast is considered the State tree of New York. Since the establishment of Arbor Day in 1S88 there have been as many as 246,317 trees plante.l and an unknown quantity of plants and shrubs. Arbor Day originated in Nebraska as long ago a-s 1872 and is now observed, in some measure, by every State in the Union. BENJAMIN HAMMOND. *'ishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. 4) [ #bituarg j August Rhotert. August Rhotert died on Monday, April 9, in his 4Gth year, at his late residence. 23.^ West One Hun- dred and Thirty-first street. New York. A widow, mother and two brothers in Germany survive him. Mr. Rh(»tert represented many important Euro- pean firms, among which are Vilmorin. Andrieux & Company. Louis Leroy, E. Neubert and others. Hf was a man of unusual business ability; very prompt, exact and painstaking- in all he did. He amassed a fortune in his business and fortunate financial in- vestments. The business will be carried on by the estate. He was a member of the American Asso- ■^iation of Nurserymen, the A. F. O. H., and the New York Florists' Club. S. D. Woodruff. stiles D. Woodruff died at his home in Orange, t'onn., on Tuesday, April 11, after a long and serious illness of more than one year with lieart and rheu- matic trouble. His wife and life long companion The I/Bte Thomas Devoy. died on March 8, only about five weeks ago, quite suddenly; both had always been in the best of health heretofore. Mr. Woodruff was 68 years of age. Deceased was one of the pioneers in seed growing. He served as corporal in the Twenty-seventh Regi- ment Connecticut Volunteers, took active part in the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and was taken prisoner and confined in Libby prison. After his return from the war, he began in 1865 the growing of garden seeds, and from a very small be- ginning developed the extensive business represented by the firm of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, operating at Orange, Conn., and at 82 Dey street. New York City. Mr. Woodruff was the originator of the Country Gentleman corn; and one of his hobbies in his life work was the developing and improvement of types of various garden seeds. Mr. Woodruff served his town in the State Legis- lature two terms. He was a deacon in the Congre- gational Church. He leaves tour children and nine grandchildren to mourn his loss — Frank C. and Watson S., associated with him in business; Robert J . prosecuting attorney for the Common Pleas Court of New Haven County, Conn., and Mi.ss Mary, who lives at home. Thomas Devoy. Thomas Devoy, one of the oldest residents and best-known florists of Poua-hkeepsie, N. Y., died at his home there on Thursday, March 29. He had not been in good health tor some time. Mr. Devoy was born at KilcuUen, Ireland, May 14. 1832. He served an apprenticeship as a gar- dener under Edward Kelly on the estate of the Hon. LaTouch. of Harristown. Being ambitious and de- sirous of trying his fortune in America, he came to this country in 1851, first entering the employ of M. Pease. Williamsburgh, Brooklyn. In 1S56 he went to Poughkeepsie to take charge of the green- house and garden of Matthew Vassar, at Spring- side, which position he resigned to take an engage- ment with Professor Samuel F. .B. Morse, whose Summer home was on the South road. Mr. Devoy served Professor Morse until his death, and the Morse family tor thirty-eight years, and to his skill and good taste the beautiful place of Professor Morse was largely due. He established a commercial florist's business with his son on Worrall avenue, Poughkeepsie, in 1884, where he was engaged at the time of his death. The firm is noted for its fine violets, also as the in- troducers of the new geranium Telegraph. Deceased was a man of sterling character and of a gentle, amiable nature. Wherever he met or min- gled with men he had their esteem and confidence. Faithful to duty and to friends, his was an active and well spent life. He was among the earliest membei-s of St. Pe- ter's parish, and later belonged to St. Mary's con- gregation. Mr. Devoy is survived by one son, Peter Thomas Devoy, and two daughters. The funeral was held Monday mornings. April 2. from his residence at 9.30, and St. Mary's Church at 10 o'clock. The floral offerings, especially from the flori.sts, were strikingly beautiful. A large pillow from brothers of the deceased was a prominent piece. Interment was in St. Peter's cemetery, the bearers being Conrad Gindra, George Burgevin. of Kingston, W. G. Salt- ford, Thomas Lynch, Charles Schaumberg and John Sloan. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR. — I fear some of the particles from one of those blank cartridges John Birnie accuses me of shooting' must have wounded that gentleman's pride, or injured some part of his anatomy, judging by the vituperation launched at my innocent and antiquated head in your Lssue of March 31. How- ever, I am glad to see that Birnie is a true type of his race, whose national motto is "Nemo me inipune lacessit." which being interpreted means, "You can't sit on the thistle." And, if you remember, the thistle is the flower beloved of donkeys. Now as to my ambition to fill an editor's chair: my longing in that respect is as far remote as is Birnie's logic, when he is asked a simple question, from coming near to being a common-sense reply. However, this is the first time I have heard it in- sinuated that an editor needed brains — no offence to yourself, sir. Of what use would a carload of the grey matter be to him, when he can purchase — and so cheaply, too — the plethora of brain pro- ducts, more or less valuable, principally less, that fill our present day trade papers? All that a hor- ticultural editor has got to do these days, it seems to me, is to start a paper, call it by any name he chooses, form a stock company, pass the hat, and announce he is ready for business. Contributions of poetry, wit, humor, etc., with a smattering of gardening lore will then pour into the editorial sanctum to be doled out to a long-suft"ering and afflicted public — and there you are. Not much brains are required to do that? It's different when one is growing carnations; in that case, brains is a sine qua non; and because this is so it may account for the carnations wit', which Birnie is familiar be- ing attacked with somnolency, and in other ways so easily rendered useless. My splenetic Scotch friend will surely take in the trip to Toronto next year; and I sincerely hope John Dunlop will hire a hall as high up in the air as possible, provide a megaphone for the use of the weak-lunged ones, so that Birnie himself can hear, and other people be able to listen to his burning eloquence on soporific carnations, the commission man's defects, etc., which other noises, and not cowardice, it .seems, debarred the Boston delegates the pleasure of absorbing. In one of his poems the Scottish bard (whom by the way Birnie seems to quote conveniently and fluently when the canteen of the New York club is in danger of abolition), asks that some power be given his countrymen to see "ourselves as others see us." So far as the gardening element of Scotland is con- cerned, the prayer has been answered in T. D. Hat- field's record of his trip to that country in your Boston contempoi-ary. That horticultural Diogenes sought for, but did not hardly find in "braid Scot- land" a conifer worth a tinker's button, when com- pared with those under his own charge at Wellesley: while the hospitality of the people, he says, was like their northern Winter — at zero. What a shock to Scotland's vaunted pride in possessing everything under the sun worth having. The only thing that appears to have pleased Hatfleld w-as a bit of scenery near Crieff — "an artist's dream" — but, as Dusty Rhodes poetically puts it, "You cannot fill up on scenery." And, I suppose, that's how Hatfield felt. "Wae's me" for Scotland, and — Hatfield's conceit. In reply to one Robert T. McGorum, who makes some facetious remarks in another horticultural periodical about "mechanical watering," I would say that I am cleaned out of medals just now. I have, however, pleasure in placing the name of the party referred to by Mr. McGorum on the wait- ing list; although I had no idea that anything asso- ciated with water would ever entitle a florist to a medal. JOB. 494 The Florists' Bxchange Roses for Market. to wilier 4-»l forgotten, it may be there are others that if handled differently, might prove at least worthy of a trial. There are still others that, beautiful in and by themselves, when brought under the fire of close examination do not stand the test and have been relegated, most of them, to the scrap pile. As to Hybrid Perpetuals. You will notice I have made no mention of any hybrid perpetuals, chiefly because 1 know nothing of them. As market men they concern us little, since they are of little moment for cut bloom, and it was only about roses for market that I understood I was expected to talk to-night. , Some Important Questions. As a grower for market, while thinking of what I should say to you, there have come to me several questions that perhaps may have come to you, and this may be a good opportunity to ventilate them in a degree. There seems to be one question, un- answered, vet ever" coming up, that since each year there are "new roses brought forward, is it good business to keep planting old kinds to the exclusion ot the new? Do we advance as rapidly as we might •' Do we give the new roses a fair show? Is it possible that the old are so good that we do not need the new? Knowing the state of the market generally, what is the encouragement for growers to make" any increase in the area of ground under glass'' Is there any inducement or business open- ing for new men to embark in growing and if yes, how should the beginning be made — with a small or a large plant? What influence has it had on the market to have erected such large plants as have been built in the West? . What improvements have been made m growing methods in the past year? Which class ot roses is best for the general mar- ket— tea or hybrid tea? What is the general market and what are its de- mands'' Bv the general market I mean the market as made up of all classes of people as buyers, and bv demands I mean quality, quantity and variety. It goes without saying that quality is always a first requisite and that a good rose is always more desira- l^le than a poor one; but the word quality as gen- erally understood in this market means that as a rose " no matter how good the bloom itself may be. if stem is not an element it must go in a low class while manv roses the blooms of which would attract little attention otherwise, it with long stiff stems, seem to rank high. Naturally it must seem that the bodv of buyers are composed of a few high priced, a la"rge number of medium priced, and a very large number of low priced individuals. What Propor- tions do these bear to each other; what do they de- mand in variety; are they entirely content with what we are now giving them, or do they want others old or new'' I am well aware that New "iurk is said to be the best market for the best and the poorest mar- ket tor the poor; if this be so, why is it? ihis naturally leads to another question, what constitutes a valuable rose and which characteristic is the most valuable? What constitutes a good or perfect rose viewed from a retail standpoint, and what from the grower's view? . Does specialization in growing lead to the pro- duction of better flowers? Has it been noticed whether, since the tendency has been to confine efforts to separate classes, any appreciable increase has been made in the number or quality of such ""wtat effect on the market has the introduction of the hybrid tea had as against the tea? What influence do rose shows have on the mar- ket—stimulant, depressant or neutral? In what condition should roses be shown— specially prepared or 1 such a condition as a careful grower would have his shipments tor the market? In other words, are the exhibits at the rose show any true index of the roses grown by the exhibitor and thus any criterion for forming a judgment of his genera kbilit ' or are they simply a selected few, specially prepared with the view of winning prizes irrespec- Uve of the keeping qualities and availability for market purposes; and as such are they good edu- cators of the public, or is this not the intention and purpose of rose shows? Roses In Irregular Supply. These seem to be the bulk of roses grown for m^H^et in the large centers, and -while the demand for them continues, they must of necssity be the ones to which the grower will give the closest at- tention I have omitted any mention of the lesser lehts and will content myself with simply refer- ring to some that appear in the markets with more or less regularity, saying, that in roses as in other things variety is the spice of life. La France, once so popu^r. seemed to die when Nyack soil refused to longer perform its wonders. There have been ind stfll are others in the line, that, while candi- dates for favor, have gradually disappeared^ To- av Welleslev, on the .same line, is a candidate; may i7livl ong and prosper. Franz Deegan, a yel- ow with orang°e tint; old Madame Hoste, yellowish white now and then Bon Silene, forerunner of them Til still Tas her admirers; Madame Abel Chatenay, fine when well grown; Golden Gato, ugly when large droopy when medium, ragged when small. Sunrise essence of light in color rather small and vet beautiful can still be seen; while Sunset went the way of all the earth. Killarney is a candidate tot favor among the pinks; what success it may have still remains to be seen. Resurrected from the Essentials for Beginners, I presume no one has been in the business tor twenty years and made a moderate success who has Mt had more or less inquiry from inexperienced men and women, asking how he or she may make a reg"nning. As advice is usually cheap and moral- izing easy, I usually give the following a.s a formula, premisfng it with the remark that the best way is to Si to^some good grower and work tor him unt, the principle has been mastered; that constant watehfulness. great care, the "tmost cleanliness and steady work are the "open sesame. 'The mmutis wfll only come from experience, and he who has Pluck to .succeed will do so in spite of failure^; and fearning from mistakes eventually make as few as DossSe havhig done which he will have reached as nefr perfection as any of us will ever come To the grower ot roses under glass problems are always coming. There are no hard and fast rules fhit laid down can be followed. The novice can earn the general principles by an earnest attention o the woi?k as he sees it done under his tutor, and the brafn work must keep up with the manual; the •elsont tor certain lines of treatment must be under- stood not blindly accepted as rules invariable, but to the end that under certain conditions a given treatment ought to produce a certain resuU. The April 14, 1006 The Florists' Hxohange 495 endeavor to learn the cause of failure may result in greater success, as well as a mere correction of the error. There is probably no branch of agricul- ture that will so well repay intelligent effort as the production of flowers under glass, but the road is not all smooth; the failures are as numerous as the successes, and it is only by persistent work, un- daunted by failures, unconquered by mistakes, a grim determination to succeed even under most ad- verse circumstances, that the goal of success may be reached and the satisfaction had of having con- quered. An Easter Calendar. Through the courtesy of the E. F. Winterson Com- pany, Chicago, agents for the products of the Arendt Bulb Company, Tamaroa, 111., we reproduce here- with a calendar, prepared by the Arendt Company, showing the dates upon which Easter falls up to the year 197 7. This, we feel sure, will be found of greatest service to our readers. When finished with this number of the Florists' Exchange, cut out the calendar, paste it on cardboard, and hang it up in your office for future reference. New Single Violet Governor Herrlck. This novelty is being favuraljly commented upon wherever shown. The originator and disseminator, H. R. Carlton of Willoughby, O., has the following to say of it: "In offering tlie Governor Herrick violet we think it will fill a place in the single violet class not now covered by any violet for the following reasons: First. For its freedom of bloom, for it will produce two hun- dred flowers per plant in a season. Second. The color is a rich, dark purple, very much darker than the Princess of Wales. Third. The stems are strong and heavy carrving the flower erect; of good length, from si.K to eight inches; not as long as tliuse of the Princess of Wales, but heavier and stiffer, which holds tlie (lower up. The keeping qualities of the Governor Her- rick violet surpass all others. It will keep longer than any violet ever offered. We exhibited it at the Boston Carnation Convention in January, 1906. and after being picked four days and traveling nearly seven hundred miles before being .iudged. the blooms received special mention. At Louisville, Ky.. it was one of the sensations of the exhibition. We have found it to be the same everywhere we have shipped the Go\- ernor Herrick violet. The flower is very large. Often our customers ask to see the pansies, the flower is so large and open. The plant is a very strong, vigorous grower, and does not have disease of any kind. We commence to pick on October 4 and continue to pick from the same plants tOi.May 14. It is a continuous Ijloomer." Our illustration shows a hou.'5e of Governor Her- rick as grown by Mr. Carlton, whose portrait wr also present. Spring Show Pennsylvania tlorticulturai Society. ( Concluded from pajfe 454.) Among the plants competing for the Henry A. Dreer prizes we noticed Deutzia Lemoinei, Arabis aplina, Saxi- fraga umbrosa, and the Baby Rambler, Killarney and Frau Karl Druschki roses; also some very good speci- mens of the old English wallflower. On this table were some nice specimens of the new Nephrolepis Barrowsii. Mrs. J. R. C. Walker took first prize for this plant, with a well grown specimen in a twelve-inch pan, the fronds having a spreiid of about four feet in diameter. In the amaryllis class, Mr. Samuel T. Bodine took first prize with four well flowered plants of Vittata. In the Lilium muUitiorum class. Mr. John W. Pepper took first, Mr. James W. Paul, Jr., second. The plants were all good and well fiowered, the first prize lot running five and six flowers to a bulb. As usual, the greatest feature in the show was the display of bulbs for the prizes offered by Hosea Water- er. In the class for twelve-inch pans of hyacinths, Mr. P. A. B. Widener, William Kleinheinz, gardener, took first. Among his varieties weie; Roi des Beiges, King of the Blues, L'Innocense, Koh-i-noor. La Grandesse and Grand Maitre. Mr. James W. Paul, Jr., was second ; his varieties were: Koh-i-noor, Gigantea, Leonidas, Queen of the Blues, La Grandesse and Marie. For six- inch pots of hyacinths, three bulbs to a pot, Mr. P. A. B. Widener was again first, with varieties similar to those mentioned in the previous list. Mrs. R. J. C. Walker was second. The competition in the tulip classes was very strong. For six, twelve-inch pans, Mr. P. A, B. Widener was first. His varieties were: Murillo, Toreador, Joost von Vondel, Couleur Cardinal, Lucretia and Pink Beauty; this latter is a new variety, on the Cottage Maid type, and was very much admired. In the narcissus, single varieties, class twelve-inch pans, Mr. James W. Paul, Jr., ttjok first. Among his varieties were: Horsfieldii, Empress, Emperor, Sir Wat- kin, Golden Spur and Victoria. Mr. John W. Pepper was second, the only different variety in his exhibit being Maximus. Mr. C. B. Newbold took first prize for four varieties of lilacs. He staged the following varieties: Charles X., Madame Lemoine, Souv. de Louis Spaeth and Marie Legraye. For specimen flowering plant, Mr. C. B. Newbold took first prize, with a fine specimen of azalea. Mr. John W. Pepper, was second with a well grown specimen of Bougainvillea Sanderiana in a fourteen-ineh pot, stand- ing four feet from the top of pot and about five feet through. For specimen plant of lily, Mrs. John B. Stetson, Thomas Gaynor, gardener, took first. The ex- hibit was a grand specimen, in a nine-inch pot, stand- ing four and a half feet from top of pot, and having eighteen flowers. For the Henry F. Michell Co. prizes, Mrs. P. A. B. Widener took first for six, twelve-inch pans, the vari- eties being similar to those in his previous exhibits. Mr. James W. Paul, Jr. being second and Mrs. R. J. C. Walker, third. For twenty-four pots of hyacinths, one bulb to a pot, Mrs. R. J. C. Walker was first. Among the varieties we noticed: Enchantress, Pasteur, La Grandesse. Marie, Koh-i-noor, Lord Derby and Gertrude. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J., staged an exhibit of orchids, consisting of oncidiums, dendrobiums, cym- bidiums and cattleyas. In the Henry F. Michell class for tulips, Mr. James W. Paul, Jr., took first, for six pans of double varieties: Couronne d'Or Salvator Rosa, Toreador and Raphael. Mr. James W. Paul. Jr.. took first prize for a good six specimens of Dielytra spectabilis; these were in eight-inch pots and were very well flowered. John Kuhn was awarded a certificate of merit for his new seedling Carnation No. 24. This is evidently a very good variety; it is a light pink flower, having very full petals and fringed. Mr. H. S. Hopper, John H. Dodds, gardener, staged a new variety of Eupatorium; this came from Europe a year ago; but the name is not known. It is very well flowered, and differs from the old style varieties, having a tinge of red in the center of each flower. It would make a good commercial plant. One great feature of the show were the beds of hya- cinths, in competition for the prizes offered by Hosea Waterer. The beds were five feet in diameter. First prize was taken by Mr. P. A. B. Widener. The principal feature of his bed was that it was made effective by being high in the center. His plants were arranged in circles, a different color in each of these circles or rings. Mrs. R. J. C. Walker took second prize; this bed was more effective in design, somewhat on the order of CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. — The in- clement weather and the near approach of Easter were the causes contributing to the somewhat small- er attendance than usual at the meeting of the New York Florists' Club on Monday evening, April 9,. 1906. In the absence of President John Scott, Vice- president Pepper occupied the chair, and acciuilted himself nobly in that position. It was rose night and a splendid exhibition was put up. The committees appointed read resolutions on the deaths of Ralph C. Moore, Ferd. Boulon and Mr. Pepper, father of the vice-president. The outing committee reported progress, and hopes at next meeting to present a preliminary list of the sports and other details connected with the program. It was also announced that tickets would be on hand for sale at that time. The following gentlemen were elected members: John T. Withers, Archibald Hen- shaw, W. H. Johnston, James B. Kidd and Arthur Dacre. It was reported that the board of trustees had de- cided that the time was not ripe for the club to hold a genei'al exhibition of any kind. The matter of in- viting the S. A. F. O. H. to hold its Spring show in New York in 1907 was broached by Mr. Wheeler. Considerable discussion ensued on this subject. Frank H. Traendly, one of the directors of the S. A. F. O. H., stated that the consensus of opinion of the executive board at Dayton was in favor of the selec- tion of New York, provided the necessary $10,000 House of New Single Violet Governor Herrick. H. R. CLirlton, Willoughby. O., Grower and Introducer. a Maltese cross; but the bed was low In the center which spoiled the effect. Mr. C. B. Newbold took first prize for Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and staged six plants in seven-inch pots, of the light pink varieties, all of them being one mass of flowers so that scarcely any foliage was discernible. A new violet named Governor Herrick was staged by H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, Ohio. This was on the order of Princess of Wales, having a large flower, and appears to be a very good keeper, as it arrived here in very good condition, and has kept so all through the show. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., staged American Beau- ty roses, and Edward To will. Hillside, Pa., Liberty; both of these contained some very choice flowers. All the classes for spirfeas were well filled, and brought out some strong competition. Some of the ■plants of Gladstone and multiflora measured twenty- four to thirty inches in diameter, and were all well flowered. Mr. C. B. Newbold took first prize for genis- tas, with some well formed plants in eight-inch pots, standing about thirty inches from top of pot, and mea- suring three and a half to four feet through. Mr. John W. Pepper exhibited some well grown plants of standard fuchsias. These stood about five feet from top of pot, and the heads measured about thirty to forty inches through and were covered with light pink flow- ers. DAVID RUST. During the past year no fewer than 342 garden- ers in Great Britain benefitted under their late em- ployers' wills.. Card-players may note that luck comes through holding "spades." — SCOTTISH AMERICAN. guarantee fund can be secured. He suggested that it might be well for the members of the club to con- tribute to that fund. F. R. Pierson was of the opin- ion that, should the club consider it advisable to invite the society to hold its national show here, it might also be good policy to invite the Rose Society to hold its meeting and ex- hibition here at the same time. The latter associa- tion had received a formal invitation to meet in Washington, and on that account it would be neces- sary to decide as proinptly as possible. Mr. Pierson was very sanguine on the subject, and later in the evening, when called upon to make a few remarks, stated it as his belief that an unsurpassed exhibi- tion could be given in New York at the time stated. Messrs. O'Mara, Langjahr, Wallace, Birnie, Butter- field and others also spoke on the subject, and the matter was finally left with the board of trustees to enter into immediate correspondence with the S. A. F. officials to ascertain the duration of the exhibition; with the Madison Square Garden authorities to find out if the garden was available at the period the show would be held, and other necessary details. Secretary Young reported that he had written to the congressmen and senators from New York City, regardin<7 the free seed distribution, and each one had acknowledged his communication. The following committee was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions on the death of August Rho- tert, Messrs. Beaulieu, Hallock and Wheeler. 496 The Plorists' Exchange The recommendation of the Committee of Awards to give money prizes for specified exhibits each meet ing night was referred back to the committee with regrets that the club could not concur in the propo- sition. This subject created a lively discussion. Chairman Totty offered the "exuberance of youth and a desire to further the club's interests" as an explan- ation of the committee's recommendation; but grace- fully yielded to the overwhelming opinion that the subject of exhibitions remain in statu yuo. the exist- ing conditions having been found quite satisfactory. Benjamin Dorrance of Dorranceton, Pa., then read a paper on "Roses for Market." which appears in another column. The paper was well received, and the author was accorded a rising vote of thanks. Robert Simpson, president-elect of the American Rose Society, gave a very interesting talk on the re- cent exhibition of that organization at Bcston. He said while it had been necessary to criticise some of the exhibits at previous shows on account of the poor quality no such opportunity was afforded at Boston. As John H. Taylor had .stated, the man who got hon- orable mention at that show should be sati.sfied. Mr. Simpson spoke very highly of the Richmond ro.se. It showed up splendidly. "I saw it a year ago, he said "and was more or less disappointed. Had I not been on to Richmond and seen the rose growing before I saw it exhibited last year. I would not have bought a hundred plants of it. The same may be said of the new rose shown to-night, Miss Kate Moulton. Those who have seen it growing, at home may think a great deal more of it than when seen on the exhibition table here." Other features of the Boston Show were interestingly described by Mr. Simpson, who closed his remarks with a strong ap- peal to the members of the Florists' Club and others interested in the rose, whether growers, retailers or commi.ssion men, to support the American Rose Soci- ety The present membership of 132 was tar from representative of the rose growing interests of Amer- ica; there should at lea-st be 5000 people included in that membership. , ,, „ o ■ Mr. O'Mara also spoke on behalf of the Rose Soci- ety "When one takes into consideration the number of rose plants imported and sold by the department stores by the trade, and other channels connected with the business, an idea of the vast interest in rose growing in America may thereby be learned." He ad- vised the Rose Society to tret up a little monthly pub- lication giving such information therein as varieties that would do well in different sections of the coun- try methods of cultivation, etc. "You cannot get the' people," he said, "to pay $3.00; but you might get them to pay $1.00 a year, provided they in re- turn receive something for their money." Votes of thanks were tendered to the exhibitors for the splendid .showing made in the club room. There was a very creditable exhibition of ro.ses and other specialties, among which was a nice sro\vii plant of Nephrolepis Whitmanii exhibited by H. H. Barrows & Son; awarded a certificate of merit. 1 he- senior Mr. Barrows accompanied the exhibit, and also showed .specimen .strings of a new asparagus, a seed sport from Asparagus plumosus. The new vari- ety as shown is a very graceful one, much shorter jointed than the parent, of a beautiful dark shade of green and one that will, no doubt, have great com- mercial value. The variety originated with Mr. Crawshaw. Providence, R. I., ana has been named Asparagus Crawshaw, and soon will be put on the market by the firm of H. H. Barrows & Son. It was awarded honorable mention. By John H. Taylor of Bayside, L. I., three very fine vases of roses were shown, including one of Liberty, one of Bride and one of Bridesmaid. Highly commended. H. R. Carlton, Willoughby, Ohio, sent a bunch of his new single violet. Governor Herrick. This variety has evidently many good points in its favor. It is ex- tremely large, and has a good long stem. The color had been rather spoiled by the long journey, so that we did not see it at its best. The committee desired to see it again. From the Minneapolis Floral Com- pany, Minneapolis, Minn., came a bunch of the new pink rose. Miss Kate Moulton. The journey had been too great for the rose, and it was too far gone tor exhibition purposes when it arrived here. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, New Jersey, showed three speci- mens of Cattleya Schroederae. These three plants are flowering tor the first time, and belong to one of the firm's last seasons importations. Each one of them is a very choice variety, though the best of the three is, no doubt, one that is a pure white with the exception of a slight tinge of canary yellow in the throat. We were advised by Mr. Hurrell that it would take several hundred dollars to buy this one, as it was considered a very rare acquisition. Highly commended. John N. May of Summit, New Jersey, staged three vases of roses, one each of Killarney, Mme. Abel Chatenay and Richmond. Highly com- mended. Robert Simpson, Clifton, New, Jersey, showed four vases of extremely well grown flowers, one each of Mme. Abel Chatenay, Richmond, Uncle John and Golden Gate. Awarded a cultural certifi- cate. THE MONMOUTH COUNTY (N. J.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY held its semi-monthly meeting on Friday, April 6. George R. Kuhn read a splendid paper on "The Vegetable Garden," and an inter- esting discussion followed. Hydrocyanic acid gas and its various uses were then freely discussed. Vaughan's Seed Store has donated $10 as a prize to be awarded at our next chrysanthemum show, for twenty-five carnations, any variety, open to private gardeners only. H. A. Kettel exhibited some beau- tiful yellow peony-flowered tulips, which scored 90 points. William Turner staged some immense antirrhinums, which also scored 90 points. The judges were N. Butterbach. W. W. Kennedy and William Dowlen. B. NASSAU COUNTY ( N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular mmithly meeting of this society was held on the 4th inst., at the usual place. President Harrison occupying the chair. There was a good attendance of inenibers. Seven new mem- bers were elected and six noininated to active mem- bership. During the Winter months the society met in the afternoon, but from May till further notice 7 p. m. will be the hour of meeting. It was decided to hold the coming Fall exhibition on October 31 and November 1. The fountain pen prize, given by B. G. Davis. Glen Cove Echo, tor 12 best mixed car- nations arranged for effect, was won by W. Eccles, Oyster Bay. The exhibit of cut flowers, plants, and vegetables was large and varied. Felix Mense, Glen Cove Greenhouses, staged a nice table of cut flowers and plants, including Lilium longifiorum, azaleas, rhododendrons, deutzias. begttnias, roses, and narcissi, vases of hyacinths, carnations, roses, and narcissi. Alexander Mackenzie had fine plants of Cineraria stellata. rose. Captain Hayward, and pelargoniums, also cut flowers of sweet peas, carnations and gar- denias. H. P. Meyer's table held some nice forced lilac in pots, also vases of pansies, carnations, rose.^ and snapdragons, and some well-shaped heads of cauliflower. S. Trepass showed also good cauliflower and cucumbers, likewise plants of Primula obconica, Cineraria hybrida. Lilium longifloruro, cyclamen, calceolaria and azaleas, also vases of mixed carnations and .some beautiful spikes of snapdragon. T. Harrison had an interesting lot of greenhouse grown vege- tables, including beet, asparagu.s, snap beans, car- rots, rhubarb, cauliflower, tomatoes and mushroom."*. W. Eccles showed a mixed vase of well-grown car- nations. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y.. was pres- son. John Breitmeyer's Sons' exhibit occupied a whole table. They showed fine carnations, some good sweet peas and some elegant snapdragons, also a vase of the rose La Detroit. Kil- larney and Mme. Abel Chatenay took a back seat to none. Robert Klagge had a va-se of Richmond roses that were grand. In carnations he showed Hatlie Klagge. a commercial white of his own breeding; Enchantress, Flamingo and Tiger, the latter a vari- egated yellow. He had also good Bride and Brides- maid roses and a vase of assorted snapdragon that took the eyes of all present. Fred Pautke of Grosse Point exhibited Enchantress, White Lawson, Harlo- warden and Glacier, also snapdragon and sweet peas Andrew Ferguson had a display of Easter plants, as did Taepke, and Smith of Grand Rapids. August Von Boeslager showed some fine pansies and sweet peas on a sample cement bench he had made. Among the outside exhibitors were W. J. tV; M. S. Vese.v, Fort Wayne, Ind., who sent a vase of Glen- dale. J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Joli^-l. .showed that gem of reds. Robert Craig. H. Weber & Sons Company, Oakland, Md., staged the beautiful white. My Maryland, and the white variegated, Jes- .sica. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown-on-Hud- son, N. Y., exhibited Variegated Lawson and the new pink, Winsor. The judges awarded honorable mention to all of the outside growers, and the club heartily thanks them for their generous exhibits. Honorable men- tion was also given J. Taylor for Boston Market; B. .Schroeter for Rcse-pink Enchantress; Thomas Brown for Enchantress and White Lawson; Gust H. Taepke and Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, tor then- display of Easter plants. August Von Boeslager's cement bench also came within range of the judges' eye. A. Swanson, Minneapolis, had a vase of the rose Minnehaha which was in good shape after being Jahn's White ^Seedling Carnation, No. 49. ent and made appropriate remarks. J. F. J. LENOX (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— The regular meeting of this organization was held Saturday, April 7. President S. Carlquist in the chair. The principal topic of the evening was "Po- tatoes." An offer of $25 was received from A. T. Boddington, New York, and one of $18 from Vaughan's Seed Store, to be awarded as prizes at our chrysanthemum .show. Messrs. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., were awarded a first-class certificate tor an excellent vase of carnation Glen- dale. GEORGE FOULSHAM, Secretary. ^ARNATIONS^ Carnation Night at Detroit. The Detroit Florists' Club held its regular meeting Wednesday, April 4. The feature of the evening was an exhibition of carnations by local and outside growers. So large was the exhibit that it was staged in the salesroom of the Michigan Cut Flower Ex- change, 38 and 4 0 Maimi avenue. Local growers did not confine themselves entirely to carnation.s. but brought other things that were good. The meeting was largely attended. The business was rapidly transacted and Messrs. Frank Holznagel, Philip Breitmeyer and Gust H. Taepke were appointed judges. Among the growers who staged stock were James Taylor, a beautiful vase of Boston Market; Gust H. Taepke, Enchantress, G. H. Crane, Morning Glory. Glacier, the Marquis and Lady Bountiful; B. Schroe- ter, a vase of his beautiful new Rose-pink Enchan- tress. Thomas Brown showed Nelson Fisher. White and Pink Lawson, Lady Bountiful and Flamingo. ,Mr. Stahlen staged Mrs. M. A. Patten. En- chantress, Nelson Fisher, Daybreak and Mrs. Law- cut 10 days. This rose met the tavor of every one. As the evening was to be devoted to carnations the club discussed them in general. Winsor was com- mented on. and the secretary read a letter from Mr. Pierson describing the flower fully. One thiijg. how- ever, was omitted — the parentage and breeding of Winsor were not mentioned, nor had any member present ever heard or seen this information. It was agreed to ask Mr. Pierson to answer this question through the trade papers, thus enlightening not only Detroit florists but the craft in general. The club also wLshes to thank Mr. Pierson tor the two speci- men plants of Nephrolepis Piersoni elegantis.sima, which were auctioned off at a pretty .sum for the benefit of the club treasury. A. J. Smith of the floral department of the Cen- tral Michigan Nurseries, Kalamazoo, was present. HARRY. Jahn's Wltite Seediing No. 49. The acconipanj'ing illustrations give i.inl.v a faint idea of this splendid new white carnation raised by H. A. Jahn, New Bedford, Mass, The variety is now in its fifth year — surely a long enough test. The habit is ideal, very short, running to flower, no sur- plus grass. The stem is innnense. and holds the blooms well erect. During the time Mr. Jahn has had this variety no bursted calyces have appeared. Some of the flowers easily reach 4 inches in size. The color is a pure white. It has been known as No. 4 9 on the exhibition table, has been shown at Boston, and scored away above all other kinds. Wm. N. Craig, of North Easton, says it is one of the flnest in the country. Its ancestry can be traced back to Heintz's White. Mr. Jahn intends to put it on the market soon. This locality has produced two good varietie.'^ — Winsor. raised by Peter Murray, of Fairliaven, and now being adverti.sed by F. R. Pierson Company, and this new white by Mr. Jahn. WM. LIVESEY. New Bedford, Mass. April 14,1906 The Plori-st-s' Exchange 497 Perucken (Wig) Chrysanthe- mums. The great success which the French Marquis de Pins had with his new varieties encouraged other gardenery to try likewise. The German garden- er Otto Leineck succeeded in procur- ing an altogether new variety called the Perucken (Wig) chrysanthemum, which certainly gives every evidence of future success. The great peculiar- ity of this sort is that the flowers do not come into bloom one the same as the other, but take the form of wigs of all descriptions, like the head cov- erings of well known celebrities in lit- erature and art. as the accompanying photographs indicate. The assortment of this new variety of Periicken chrysanthemums is so large that every gardener is able to have his own little museum in which to cultivate the wigs he prefers. No variety can be compared witli .this new SDrl, and an enormous demand is ex- pected.— From April 1 (Fool' Num- ber of MiJIIer's Deutsche Giirtnei - Zeitung. Baltimore. Trade Notes. Easter stock is assuming heavy proportions in both cut flowers and (lowering plants; great quantities antl in prime condition are found at the ilifferent establishments ready for the market. The exhibitions in our up- town florist stores and display win- flows are varied, artistic and enticing everything points to a prosperous Eai^- ter business. A large percentage of the output is li and led at the Wholesale Florists' Exchange: J. J. Perry and his assist- ants are hustling hard under adverse conditions in crowded quarters. This, however, will be remedied when the new and fine building for the Ex- change is completed. Tiie erection of this building will soon commence. From present indications the dis- play of tulips and hyacinths in ou:- parks and city stiuares will be disap- pointing, old bulbs having been used from the previous two years' crop. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its meeting April 7, the topic for the evening being a general dis- cussion of a chry.santhemum show f^n this Fall. The general verdict on trad;- conditicins by the members present was: fairly active stock in plenty, and a slight decline in prices compare. i with those of the previous week, caused by clear and warm weather. A number of very fine specimens of Magnolia stellata and M. conspicu-i are to be seen in full bloom in park - and private places. C. L. S. Edwin A. Seidewitz has had plans prepared for a handsome iwo~and-a half story frame cottage to be erected in West Arlington. Mr. Seidewitz re- cently sold to the Wabash Railroad, to be used as a track yard, 18% acres tnv $32,000. He has the privilege ot remaining on tiie place until July 1. Mr: Seidewitz has bought 1 V2 acres in Arlington, near the celebrated Pimlicn race track. This ground he will de- velop into a suburban nursery, mak- ing it as attractive as possible. He believes suburban landscape work will become one of the future features of his business; and intends his own grounds shall form a model of what ought to be done along this line. Buffalo. The Easter Outlook. A trip anmng the growers indi- cates that some fine stock will be handled for Easter. Palmer will draw his supplies from his Lancaster green- houses where everything is in good shape. The Wm. Scott Company will also be well supplied with seasonable stock. News Notes. On March 28 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Slattery. Mr. Slattery is manager of one of Palmer's stores. Mother and baby are doing well. i-iernard J. Myers, of Lancaster, N. Y., foreman at Palmer's greenhouses, ran for alderman at the recent elec- tion on an independent ticket. The vote was a tie. The Legislature will have to pass a bill to permit another election to decide who shall be the next alderman. W. H. G. Chicago. News Items. The sympathy of the trade is exl.nded to Phil. Foley in the lo.ss of an infant last week. The Central Floral Company decor- ated the Hamilton Club for the re- ception of Congressman Longworth at his reception on Monday of this week. The E. F. "Winterson Company had the misfortune last Summer to have a party fall through the hole where they take in the ice neces.sary to their business, which resulted in a .suit for damages for ten lhou.^). did damage to the extent of $300. Annoying. Mr. Gardner — Well, dear, how are the tomatoes you planted? Mrs. Gardner — Oh, John! I'm afraid we'll have to buy what we need, this year. Mr. Gardner — "Why, how's that, Mary? Mrs. Gardner—I recollected to-day that when I did the planting I forgot to open the cans! — Puck. CANADIAN NEWS MONTREAL.— Six inches of snow fell last night, and it is still falling. The roads are very heavy and soft, but the sun is doing its best to break through the clouds. It is to be hoped that Friday and Saturday will be fine. Cut rtowers in all lines will be plen- tiful, but really good flowering plants are scarce. Lilies have been a dis- appointment to many, but there seems to be a good stock in the country — Campbell is making great window displays of lilies and azaleas. Harris & Hopton are bringing in lots of bulbs, spiraeas and geraniums from their Cote St. Paul place. One of our most respected market florists was recently elected mayor of Cote St. Paul— Michael Judge. He has our congratulations. I ani sorry to have to report the death of Mr, Darcy, of the Eastern Townships Nursery Company. He leaves a widow and several voung children. W. (.'. H. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. XEWTi:)N. MASS. — Delay, ttie Il-)rist. has opened a store in Brackett Block on Centre street. OSWEGO, N. Y.— P. G. Campbell has moved into liis new store at the west end of tlie lower bridge. IOWA CITY, lA.— A. G. Prince has opened a downtown store at 208 South Clinton street. ST. LOUIS. MICH.— David Kleinhaus, Cadac. will establish a greenhouse plant here. NEW LONDON. lA-— J. W. Fye eon- templates the erection of a greenhouse and embarking in the florist business. ROME. N. Y.— E. J. Byam has opened a new store at 120 West Dominiek street, stock to be supplied from his gi-een- liouses. AUSTIN. TEX.— The Hyde Park Floral Companv has been incorporated; capital stock, $3,000. Incorporators: F. T. Ramsev, A. J. Seiders and Edgar R. Hall. SALEM, MASS. — Harlan P. Kelsey, nurseryman, formerly of Beacon Build- ing. Boston. Mass.. has removed his business headipiarters to Salem, where liis nurser\- is also Im-ated. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. SHILLIN(;T(JN. P.\. — L. M, needs will build a new greenhouse lliis Sjiring. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— John Welsh Young will erect a new greenhouse, 100 - 3r. feet. NEW CASTLE, IND.— William Ditt- man will build three rose houses, each 350x90 feet. BRYANTVILLE, MASS.~It is re- ported that the Halifax Garden Com- pany is to build another large green- house, 1.200 by 60 feet. ■ MARQUETTE. MICH.— The Stafford greenhouse will move its down- town branch store to a new location in the Manhard building, where more floor space is available. BOISE, IDAHO.— The Bayhouse Floral Company luis erected two new green- houses, one 115 feet, the otiier 4.^) feet in length. A new office for the concern lias also l>een completed. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. The Grand Rapids Nursery Company liave i)urchased and taken possession of the Kent County Commercial Nurseries located near Lowell. They will be conducted under the management of the Grand Rapids Nur- sery Company's local office. AURORA, ILL. — The Aurora Green- house Company is planning a number of, improvements to be made on the plant on Garfield avenue this coming Summer. Several large new green lionses will b? erected and many imprt)vements will be made on the buildings erected recently. The new houses will be built to corre- spond with the present buildings. Bargain Seeds. In the Spring fair Gladys' fancy. Spurning every thought of weeds. Cutworms, hens or otiier troubles. Lightly turns to garden seeds. And she buys some bargain packets — Thirty kinds for fifteen cents. - And impatient waits till Winter Of his icy reign relents. Then she hies her to the garden On some warm, bright, simny day. And within its mellowed richness Safely tucks her seeds away. Hopeful Gladys! Now she's happj'. Thinking Nature'll do therest. Some weeks hence she may discover Bargain seeds are not the best. — The Somerville Journal. 498 The Plorists' Exchange VERBENAS perfectly Healthy Kooted cuttings (our selection) 60o. per 100 ; 15.00 per 1000 Plants " " $2.60 per 100; »20.00 per 1000 CARNATIONS ?r"S;S'"^^ Crlgig, best new commercial scarlet. I^ady Bountiful, beet new white. Cardinal, new scarlet. Price $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Enchantress, Liawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercnp, Gov. Roosevelt, Prosperity. Price $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Qaeen lioaise, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Ethel Crocker, Wm. Scott, Joost, Flora Hill, Bldorado, Portia, Mermaid. Price, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. b\"s't coleus for bedding VERSCHAFFELTII, GOLDEN BEDDER, FIREBRAND, OLUCK AUr. Pine rooted cuttings, 75c. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mpntlon the FLorlsta' Eichange when writing. COLEUS GERANIUMS 10 Var. 8 and 3!^ In. pots Asp. PlumosuB, 2 in. pots Asp. Sprengerl, 3 In. pots Double Petunias, 3V^ in pots Verbenas. 3 and 3}^ in pots Pansy Plants, small, 1000-$3.00 Per 100 $2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 .50 10 Var. My selection, 2>6 In. pots 10 Var. My selection, '.i in. pots Cannaa, May Ist Vlnca Var. 2 in. pots Alternautberas, May 1st Per ICO ¥3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 Centaurea Gymnocarpa, $3.00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mention The Florlats* Exchange when writlne. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 GERANIUMS Nutt. Buchner and others, 2 In. pots. $2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. M. Sallerol, Geraniums, 2 In. pots. $2.50 per 100. Cannae 2 to 3 eyes, $2.00 per 100. COUEUS Crimson Verschafl'eltii, Golden Bedder and 16 fancy bedding varieties, $.60 per 100 $6.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3 In. pots $5.00 per 100. Alternantheras, red,$.60 per 100 $6.00 per 1000. «• yellow, $.50 per 100 $4.00 per 1.000 2 in. pots B. O. Oiant Fancy Leaved Coleus $2.00 $1.00 Ageratuui, Pauline and Gurney 1.60 .60 Vinca Variegated, 1.50 Marguerite Carnations 1.60 Lobelia Compacta 1.50 Salvia Bonfire 2.00 Heliotropes Darli 2.00 Fuchsias, Best Varieties 2.00 Double Petunias, 2.60 Sweet Alyssum, Giant 2.00 Verbenas, red and white _ 1.60 Single Petunia, Howard's Star 1.50 CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delansoa, N. Y. Uentlon The FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Fine. Imshy 3 inch in full bloom. Buchner, Nu«, Castellane. ^,00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings, S. A. Nult, Buchner, Grant, Bruanti, Perkins, (Gervats Houlile Pink) Monl- mort, Castellane, Viaud, Doyle, RIcard, Poite- vine, Jaulin, $10.00 pt-r 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pa. Meat ion The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS. A Few Thousand left $18.00 per 1,C00 Per 100. BoBegeranlums,2Min. 918.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Ageratnm, Gurney, P Pauline and others "2Min 2.00 "R.C 60 Fuchsias, all the leading varieties, 2^ In 3.00 Heliotrope.all darb. 2Vi in 3.00 Sweet Alyssum, 2!4 in 2.00 Lobelia. 2S-.i in 2.00 Salvia Itonfire and Spleudens 2Min. pots.. . 2.00 Feverfew 2!4ln. pots 3.00 English ivy extra fine rooted cutltngs 1.00 Vlncas, 2M la. pota 2.00 Coleus. Verschafleltii, Golden Bedder, Gol- den Queen, and several other Booted Outtlngs. Oash mnet accompany the order J. E. Felthous«n Schenectady N.Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooteil Cuttings now ready 10,000 Natt IIO.OO per lOOO «,000 Trego.. 15.00 per lOOO Big lot ready last of month Send for List ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Fine 3[iii('h $1.00 per 100 " a " 2.00 " 100 ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS I2,000 Nutt, Ricard, Poltevine, Trego, and double Grant, 3i in. pots, S7.00 per 100. Pansies, 30.000 held Rrown ; a fine strain that gives good satisfaction. $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. STEPHEN CHASE, NASHUA, N. H. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per lOO, Prepaid Ageratum Gurney, Alternanthera, best red and yellow. 40c: $3.00 per liXiO. Fuchsia, r> hue sorts, $1 00. Heliotrope, blue. Salvia Bonfire, and Splen- dens,7.5c. Coleus, gnnr] ijL'ddrrs, i'ah-. Seedlings. prepaid, per 100. Cyclamen Giganteum, inixt-d, ready to transiilant, $].'2r>. Aster, Queen of the Market, mixed. 40o. Ageratum Gurney, 'J in.. Uc. each. Cash. Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FLOWERING PLANTS GENISTAS, .'i ill. pots. i5c each. AGERATUM BLUE, GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, 4 ill. pots. $8.00 per lllO. SCARLET SAGE, .5 in. pots. $10.00 per 100. PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS, 4 in. pots. $10.00 per luo, PANSY GERANIUMS, 4 in. pots. $15.00 per 100. F. B. RINE, LeAvisburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STOCKYOUWIUALLWANT perdoz. 100 Baby lUinblers, 6 in $5.00 Babv Ramblers, 5 in 4.00 Baby Riimbiers, 41n 2.50 $20.00 Baby Rauiblera. 2H in 1.00 7.00 Crimson Ramblers, 2 yearold, 3 to 4 ft. 1.50 12.00 Crimson Ramblers, 2 year old, 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Boston and Pieraoni Ferns. 2h in., ready to shift 4.00 Boston Ferns from i in 12.00 Piersoni Ferns, from 41ii 15.00 Hyd. Otabsa and Vlnca Major, 2^ in., ready to shift 2.60 Vlnca Major, var., field stock potted 6.00 (-'aladium Eeculeutnni, sound. 5x7 3.50 Caladium Eaculectum, sjund, 9x7 5.00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10.00 " " ** from pots 6.00 Ampelopsis Veitchlt, pot grown, dormant, lone growths 4.00 English Ivy, 3H in. long, vines 6.00 Tritoma Uvaria. strong field roots 4.00 Stobesia Cyanea, fine plants 3.00 50.000 Dormant Oanna Roots, best named 2.00 All Colors not named 1.60 10 Best Geraniums. 2J^ in., ready to shift 2.50 Hydg. Pan Grandiflnra, 2 years 6.00 3 years 8.00 nalleana Honeysuckle 2 years field stock 5.00 Red Triumphant Honeysuckle, 2 years field stock .. 8.00 25.000 Shrubs. Vines. Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Mnst be Sold List Free Cash, please. BENJAMIN GONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Ifentlon The Florists* Exchange when wMtlng AFEWQ00DTHIN6ST0DWANT Draoeena Indlvlaa, 4 and 6 In., 110.00 and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 in. pota, $2.00 per 100 Asparagus PlnmoBas, I in., $5.00 per 100. Aaparaffus Sprengeri, 2 in., $2.60 per 100. GeraiiliiniB, S. A. Nntt, Castellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Donble Gen. Grant. Poitevine, Mme. Sallerol, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pots $4.00 per 100. Vlnca Var.,2 In., »2.00 per 100; 3 in.. $4.00 per 100. Rex BeiTonla, nice plants, 2 and 2^ in., $5.00 per 100. COLEUS, Verschaffeltil and Golden Bedder 2 inch. $2.00. per 100. Primula Obconlca, 4 in., in bloom for Easter $10.00 per 100. Gladiolus, blooming bulbs, good cut flower mixture, 75c. per 100. GrofTe Hybrids, fine mix- ture, $1.25 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100. Cigrar Plant. Heliotrope, Blue Asreratuni. Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 in., $3.00 per 100. Gash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Uentlon The FlortBt«' Biohange when writing. Per 100 Ardisia Crenulata, 4 in $2S.00 Sin 12.50 Boston Ferns, 2 in 3.00 2»iu 4.00 Sin 8.00 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol, 2 in 2.50 Impatiens Holslil, 2i in 4.00 ■; Sullana, 2 in 2.50 ■' Salmon, 2 in 2.50 Salvia Splendens and Fireball, 2.00 President, 2 in 2.00 Roses,Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4 ft. dormant 10.00 2 to 3 ft 6.00 Dahlias, 10 varieties, divided roots 3.50 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICH & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS FINEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY E.xtra strong, 3 inch, ready now. $1.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000; most in bud. 4 in. in bud and bloom, ready laay. $5.00. $6.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, extra large, clean Plants, 5 and e in., $2.00 and $3.00 per doz. 3 ft., $4.00 per (liiz. Strong 3 in., $4.00 per 100. All ottier bedding-stock ready in May. WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N, J. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Ferns For Jardinieres ALL of the best varieties; 50,000 plants in stocl<. Strong and healthy plants, 24 in. pots, $3.00 per 1(10; S25,00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate; 3 in,, $6,00 per 100. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, good ijushy Phuits $0.00 per 1000; sample free. F. N. ESKESEN, MADISON, NEW JERSEY Mention the Florists* Elxchenge when writing. COCOS PALMS. strong Hi Inch at tl.BO per dozen. Write tor lowest prices on Kentias. lac P Rarrlov B. 1. GREENHOUSES Jab. r. Ddrtiay pawtucket, r. i. UentioD The Ftorlatu' Exchange when writing. FIHEST DODBLE PETDHIIIIi An Immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothing mixed. Per 100 Ag:eratuin, 4 vars. 2 in. pot $1.E0 AquileKlas, Campanulas, Coreopsis, Oailiardias and FoppT,2inch 2.00 C uphea, 2 inch potH 2.00 l>ouble Petunias, In 3 inch pots 3.60 Dracaena Indivisa.S inch 4.00 Hollyhocks, Z}4 inch, Chater strain , 6.00 *' Allegheny, 3J^ inch 6.00 Ivy Oeraniani. 4 inch 6.00 3 inch 4.00 Mme. Sallerol Geranium, 3^^ inch 4.00 Moon Vines, Smith's Hyb. , 2 inch. 2.60 Petunia Grandltlora, 3 inch, fine 3.00 Salvia Splendens, tall, medium and dwarf 2 inch 2.00 Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Oazanla Splendens $1.60 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Oash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Uentlon The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. seasonable ROOlCH CUtliDgs and Plants 100 1000 Acliyranthes,3 var $0.75 Alyssum, dbl. 76 Chrysantheiuums, standard var. . 1.50 Caruatious.Lawson. Fair Maid 2,00 $18.00 Joost. Challenger, Queen Louise... 2.00 16.00 Coleus, Queen & Verschaffeltil 75 8.00 Asstd 80 5.00 Cuphea 76 I>alilias, roots 4.00 36.00 Dracaena indlvlsa, 3 inch pots 6.00 Fuchsias 1.00 Genistas. 2^i In. $3.00; 4 in. 912.00, 6 In. $20.00; 6 In. 926. 00 per 100. German Ivy 75 8.00 Marguerites, 2 var 1.00 8.00 " Queen Alexandra — 2.60 Stevia, 3 var 75 8.00 Swainsona,2 var l.OO Vincas. R. 0. 80c.; 2^^ In. $2.50. SAMUEL. S. PBCKHAM, 8 South Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlats* Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS IN BUD AND BLOOM. Michell's Prize Strain, 6 and 7 Inch pots, $2. CO and $3.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, full bloom. 5 inch pots, fl.OO per doz. Primula Ob- conlca, full bloom 4 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Paris Daisies, white. 4 inch pots, $1.00 per doz. I'aris Daisies, white, 6 inch pots, $2.50 per doz. Spira-a Gladstone and Compacta, 8 Inch pots, each &0c.,75c. Hyacinths, first size bulbs, 4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100. Hyacinths Minlatnre, in pane, each, 25c. .60c. Von Slon Daffodils, double mixed,:! to 3 bulbs in a 4 inch pot. $1.50 to $2.00. perdoz, Geraniums, mixed. 4 inch pot, $8.00 per 100. Pelergoiiiums, mixed. 5 Inch pots, $1.00 per doz. Petunias, double, 2>4 Inch pots, $2.00 per 100. Petunias, Star and Single Giant and Rose Fringed $1.50 per 100. Ageratum Blue Perfec- tion, 2H inch potB, $2.00 per 100. Giant Snap- draeron, 2H inch pots. $1.60 per 100. J. S. BLOOM Rlea:elsville, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MOONYINES Smith's improved pure wiiite large Moonvine. a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years ; have 20,000 for this season, 2y, inch pots, now ready, $5 per 100. (GODFREY ASCHMANIN 1012 Ontario Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants. Mention The Florists' Exchange wlien writing. Mignonette Machet a in. pota, per lOO, fS.OO Per 100 Caphea Rooted Cuttings Mc, 2 in. pots, $1.60 Donble Frg. Petunias " 2.00 iUoon Vines " 2.00 Sweet Peas (White and Red) " 2.00 Stocksmixd " 2.00 Asparagus Sprenfferi " 1.00 Selaginella Ueuticulata... ' 2.00 E. I. RAWLINGS, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Mention the Florists* Btechange when writing. PAI I AQ i° bloom for Kaster, 5 and 6 inch UnLUnO, potB, 35c. each. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, f,;!,"" *" '^"• VARIEGATED FUNKIAS, '^t^MU^i K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH. N. J Mention The Florists' Bxehange when writing. April 14, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 499 Boston. News Items. N. P. McCarthy & Company have .started their Spring auction sales of hardy and ornamental trees and shrubs. These sales are held every Tuesday and Friday during the sea- son. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. have se- cured a portion of the Alden farm In Dedham, where they will establish a branch of their Roslindale nurseries, it being within a short distance of the latter place. They will discontinue their Sharon branch. Henry M. Robinson has returned from a business trip through Maine. C. E. Holbrow, of Brighton, has a tine lot of well-grown Crimson Ram- bler roses, which sell well. Anderson & Williams, as usual, have a lot of fine Crimson and Pink Ram- blers for Easter. Don't forget the Gardeners' and Florists' Club meeting on Tuesday next: you can't afford to miss it. J. W. D. Washington, D. G. Trade Notes. This season promises to be a record breaker with the local florists. The supply of potted plants, although heavy, is dwindling away under an ever-increasing demand. Lilies are selling at prices ranging from one to three dollars a plant, and in pans as bight as eight dollars a plant: roses in pots at from 50c. to |l. Violets, both single and double, from the local growers are on the wane, consequent- ly the dealers are forced to handle New York and Virginia stock to satis- fy the demand. George C. Shaffer is handling an immense .stock of pink hydrangeas and Nephrolepis Scotti. F. K. Kramer has a fine lot of small ferns in pans, also double violets, which are selling readi- ly. His lilies are exceptionally fine. Gude Brothers' Company are display- ing rhododendrons, which are selling at fancy prices. This firm, as usual, is leading in original wijidow decora- tions. Th(-y ari- displaying the Rock of Ages of iinmense size. The cross is made of galax leaves with a panel effect of lilies, and draped with pur- ple ribbon standing on a rock, the crevices of which are filled with pansy plants in bloom. J. R. Freeman is handling a large lot of the rose Frau Karl Druschki, done to perfection, which are going at $1 per plant. His Crimson Ramblers and wistarias in pots are a revelation. Z. D. Blacki- stone has some exceptionally fine large bougainvilleas and genistas, ranging from three to eight feet in height. His display of novelties in Easter baskets is great. The supply of carnations from the local growers is keeping pace with the demand, selling at prices ranging from 75c. to $1.50 per dozen. Cut roses are bringing $1.50 to $3 per dozen, and American Beauty from $4 to $12 per dozen. Wni. R. Smith, superintendent of the U. S. Botanic Gardens, who has been suffering from a severe cold, has fully recovered. J. Wise Byrnes has been appointed a gardener throufrh the civil service. Mr. Brynes entered on his new duties in the Bureau of Plant Industry, De- partment of Agriculture, the first part of this month. George H. Brown, landscape gar- dener, is on a visit to Richmond, Va.. as the guest of Governor Swanson. Secretary Taft lately decided to call the park surrounding the filtration plant on First street. Northwest. Mc- Millan Park, in honor of the late Sen- ator McMillan of Michigan. Senator McMillan was an active advocate in the interest of sanitation in the Dis- trict, and was a prime factor in hav- ing the present filtration plant in- stalled. J. A. G. The Best Firms, handling the Best Goods, spoking: Uie Best Buyers, u.se the eolunuis of the Best Advertising 3Iediiiin in its hne — The Florists' Ex- change. The cheap man seeks tlie cheap nieiUnm tlirough which to sell his wares. It pays to be classed with the Best. . 2 = Vear Old Roses 4 - in pots $8.00 per lOO Roses: 2d-in. pots, at S3.00 per lOO ; $25. OO per I OOO Yellow Cochet Pink LaFrauce R. M. Henriette Dorothy Perkins Mme. Jean Diipuy Uloire de Dijon Crimson Rambler President Carnot Climbing Woottou Climbing Malmaison Hermnsa Climbing Gen'l J acq. Philadelphia Rambler Pink Cochet White C«irhet Etoile de Lyon P. Sagan Safrano Bridesmaid Champion of the World W. A. Richardson Golden I\ambler Pink Kuifil..ler Wliitc Rambler Yellow Kambler Miirv Wiishington .Mit-'uuii.-tte P.altinicn- Belle S2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Papa Gontier Golden Gate P. Queen Virginia R. Cox Christine de Noue Gruss an Teplitz Jos. Schwartz James Sprunt Mme. Schwaller Yellow Hermosa Crimson Hermosa Catherine Mermet Clothide Sonpert Bride M. Van Houtte Krnger Mme. »' HIU Floral Co., 341 S. Los Angeles St., Lo3 Angeles, Ciilif. ORCHIDS. forty plants, Coeli.gyne cristata ei-ht to twelve pBeudo bulbs. Clean, healtliy. Sell" cheap or exchange. TUos. Skinner, 70 Vernon Place, Buffalo, New \ork. TIIMATOES to transplant. If2.00 per 1000-- \taiestic.. Stone, Matchless. Earliana, Jewell 11. Chanipion. 1>. Stone, and H^;;'"?;,,, P^Hf f in F.lo.im. $1.25 per ll>0. .1. \^ ■ CROW El.I.. lliirtford. Ct. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year IIW. 3 000 SALVIA, S ill. 10.000 GERANIUMS, 3i and 4 in 20 ono PANSY PLANTS. :iO0 HYDRANGEA OTAKSaVi aiitl i; in, 1 i FEVERFEW, 3 in 1 nno HELIOTROPE, 3 in, ,'iO0 PRIMULA. :!* in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Jl in., all sold The Worcester conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. .MeptloD the FlorlaU' lilxchange wLeo writing. Von will have a cinch on the dollars It yon grow JKAN.NE NONIN and plenty ot it. Great- . St money maker in Mnnis to date. Indispen- sable for Thanksgiving. Incomparable tor Ihrislmas. li. C. Toe. ner do?..; $5.00 per 100. CLEMENTINE TOFSET, same price. MKS WM DFCKHAM. the sensational prme winning yellow and SANTA CLAUS, a hne link Mnnis for Christmas. $1,00 per doz. CITY GitEENIlorSES. UNION CITY. PA. EGYPTIAN Lotus, Nelumbium speclosum. 20c each; *12.00 per 100. Nymphaeas red, white blue and yellow, 10c. each; ? .00 P«- 100^ Waler Hyacinth. $2.00 per loo. B. U., Wlchcis & Company. Gretna. La. lilt VC VENA indivisa, just right for 5 in. pots from ;iV. and 4 in. pots. $0.00 per 100 Genin- inm. Alph. Iticiu-d. extra hue, stocky we 1 r.Hifed through, in :^',4 In. pots, ready to bud. ■fsuo per V<0. E. H. Cbaraberlln. New Bcd- l.ril. Mass, STOCK FOK SALE— Baby UaiuOl, i> tb.e .1 .r- mant stock, «25. per 100. 2 l-J.^!"'^^ ^' idauts. eitra well rooted $7. per 100. $85. per loOO Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co.. Rochester. N Y. EXTRA large branching aster seed; white, pink, lavender and purple. 75c per oz. ; 2oc per packet. The same mixed. oOe per lz. ; 20c per packet. Also willing to cliange for rooted cuttings of carnations, geranluius and petunias. 111. F. Van Der Meulen. Florist. Dunkirk. N. STOCK WANTED VvrANTED A lot of variegated Aloes or Century Plant, two to two feet six in height. Please apply to ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SITUATIONS WANTED WANTED— Assistant in rose houses, single man preferred, address, A, J. Guttman, 43 West 2Sib St. .New York City^ WANTED — An experienced gardener for green- house and outside work. Wages $12.00. Peter Deiiyse. 79th Street & 6th Avenue. Bklyn. N. i. WANTED — An experienced section man for the "■rowing of tea roses. Permanent position u» competent man. E. C. Hopping. Florham Park, nenr Madison. New Jersey. WANTED— 4 or 5 good men. those acquainted with nurserv stock preferred. Wages $1.7o ppr dav. Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, III. ' _^ ASSISTANTS for greenhouses, where roses only are grown; good wages to competent men. Apply to Frank Dolan, care John Young Co., Bedford Station. N. Y. WANTED — A grower of general stock, carna- tions and mums mostly. Good wages to thf right man ; single preferred. Address, F. V. , care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A young, industrious man with two or three years experience in greenhouse work. Good wages to the right man- Address E. I., care the Florists' Exchange. Chicago. WANTED— At once, a soX WANTED— By experienced grower uf roses carnations, violets, chrysanthemums ■ind "cncral sloc-k. Wholesale or private place nrrfi rred. Middle ased. single, sober, state wacrs. F. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. SITIATION WANTED— As foreman by first rl;iss grower of roses, carnations, chrysan- thruiiiiiis, etc. Roses a specialty. Al refer- ences aged 30. single. Only a first class place wanted. G. B., care The Fbirists' Exchange. SITTATION WANTED — By foreman, an Al gr(.\ver of cut flowers, bedding stock, decor- ative plants, also outdoor flowers. Propagations, liH'v , vicinity of Greater New York, F. T., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — As manager or fore- man, commercial or private establishment, -o yeai'S experience, both Europe and here. Good grower of orchids, palms, ferns, etc. Good designer and decorator. Address G. D., care The Florists' E.xcbange. SITUATION WANTED— Good, steady place, by mail with years of experience in Belgium. Holland. France and England, in the growing of palms, ferns, dracaenas and general line of greenhouse and ornamental plants. Address, R;i St Snmerville Greenhouses, Somerville. N. J. SITITATION WANTED — By competent, single man as gardener, florist; private or commer- cial. Sober. honest, willing, reliable and steady, seeks permanent place. Best of refer- ences. Please state particulars, address F. U.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By first class rose grower, competent to take entire charge of place of any size. Have had charge of two birtre phices during the past twelve years. Have produced first class stock and payed well. Married. Address, .1. P. M., 84 Hawley Street. nostnn. Mass. SI'1*\\'1'IUN WANTED— By German gardener. (J yeurs in tliis country, marrii d. one child. Can take charge of a private place or as fore- man in nm-sery, 15 years experience in all brandies. Must be a steady place. Bi^st refer- ences can be furnished upon retpn-st. J. B.. P. (). Box ^ii-'l. Riverside. Bur. Co.. N. J. HELP WANTED WANTED— Competent young man tor green- house and outside work. J. W. Adams & Co., Springtield, Mass. WANTED— Man familiar with nursery work and planting of trees and shrubs. J. W. Adams & Co.. Springfield, Mass. WANTED— A capable young man to work In greenhouse and outside. One with push am who understands propagating from cuttings ami f^eed A chance to adyance for right man. Ad- dress. North Shore Ferneries. Beverly, Mass. WANTED— Manager for a retail seedhonse in Phila. Must be experienced in handling em- ployees and make up catalogues. Apply stating experience and other particulars also salary expected. Address G. F. care The Fh.r- ists' 'Exchange. WANTED — A first class grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, violets and general pot plants for retail trade. Single man. sober and Industrious. Good opportunity for the right man. State wages expected without hoard. Valentine Burgevin's Sons. Kingston. New \ork. W.ANTED— Foreman for general plant and cut flower establishment, must be thoroughly competent 'to handle men and produce the goods., none but strictly temperate men with best of references need apply, salary $1,000.00 per year, position open May 1st, address Foreman, The Florists' Exchange^ W.ANTED — Thoroughly competent successful rose grower. New greenhouses (about 40.000 feet glass). Good place for right man either married or single. None but strictly first-class reliable man with good references need apply. State age and nationality. The Sibson Rose Nurseries. (Cut Flower Dept.), 1180 Mllwaukie .Ave. . Portland, Oregon. FOR SALE OR RENT WANTED TO BFY — Greenlionses to be taken ilown. State full particulars of same when wrlling. Address, F. W., care The Florists Exirhange. FOR S\I.E — On easy terms, hot house plant with "one acre of ground in gwjd working con- dition 20 miles from Philadelphia. For par- ticulars write Box 54, North Wales. Fa. WANTED— To rent or buy a place in good run- ning order from 10.01)0 to 12.000 feet of "lass near R. R. Address with terms and particulars to G. E., care The Florists' Ex- change. ^^ PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists' supply business, established 1888, In one of the largest cities In Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunlty for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half Interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Z. Z., care Flobists' Exohanqk. Mention The FlorlBto' Exchange when writtet. FOR SALE Three Ureciihouses l.'iO x 30 feet, potting shcti 90 X ■'"' feet boiler rooin, 30x2'2 feet, biult about three years ago. practically new. Everything in complete working order and stocked. One acre ot land; 3 of a mile from Railroad Station; 18 miles from New York City. Address A. S , CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Mention The Florists' Esch'ange when irr'Urg. FOR SALE — Two greenhouses, seven-room dwelling, 1 1-2 acres of land In city of 9.000. Central Ohio. Splendid business eBtabllshed. Reason for selling:— sickness. Address A. F-. care Florists' Exchange. ^^^^^^^^ FOR SALE — Florists' business, corner lot, Tie:irlv 7 acres, 20 miles from Philadelphia. Three hothouses, frame house, barn, outbuild- ings, on trolley, near station. Florist. Hatfield, FOR SALE — Three greenhouses and barn. Over 42 000 square feet of land. Trolley line front of place. Will sell last of month. A bar- gain for some one. Address F. I. care The Florists' Exchange. ^^ DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses. 2-1^200 feet; propagating bouse, 100 feet; potting ehed, stable and dwelling. Steam beat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepale, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley, New York. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED— For cash. 36,000 feet of second hand glass. 16x20; must be cheap. Will buy In sinall lots If party does not have full amount wanted. Address J. 'm. T. Wright Nursery Co., Portland, Ind. FOR SALE FOR SAEF.— 100 feet of Hitchings. 100 feet of Weathered's ventilating in perfect order at 2r,c per foot. Win. Keyser. Randolph Avenue hel Mvrlle & (iarenuiut. Jersey City. N. .1. DOIl.EHS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 16 Hitchings at reduced cost, one 12 section Scollay capacity 300O ft. 4 pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lut- ton West Side Avenue Station. C. B. B. of N. J.. Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. RE!CH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. UeDtlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. HBOVI PSHBOOmS It you do not know how, procure that simple but complete and practical book called "How to atow Mushrooms." The price Is ten cents and It can be secured from this offlce Special rates will be made to the trade who wish to supply their customers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 2 Duane St., New York April 14, 19'IR The Plorfst-s' Hxchangre 501 REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The cut flower busi- ness is rather quiet at the present time, as is usual during- the week preceding Easter. The retailers are evidently de- voting most of their energy to the plant feature of their trade, and cut flowers seems to be but a secondary matter with them. The question of what the prices of cut flowers are to be is still very much in doubt at this writing, although with the exception possibly of first-class lilies, there will be an abun- dant supply along all lines, and no un- usual values may be looked for. Speak- ing for to-day. (Wednesday), Ameri- can Beauty roses are bringing anywhere from $2.40 to $4 per dozen for the best. Bride and Bridesmaid roses range any- where from $S down to $2 per 100, and red roses bring from $3 per dozen, down to $2 or $3 per 100. Of course, it is expected that there will be a material advance on these prices before Saturday night. Carnations are if anything stiffening in value; and the same may be said of violets. Of tulips, narcissus and other bulbous stock there is such a quantity being shipped in regularly from the South that anything like a fixed price cannot be quoted. Good lilies are kept at 12c. each, and from present indica- tions it would seem that that price will be maintained through Easter. It is hoped the experience of last year will not be repeated this time, for we have not forgotten that there were hun- dreds of lilies left last year when the Easter business was over. At the be- ginning of the week the weather was very unfavorable, and that was believed by some experts to be a sure sign that we should have favorable weather for Easter Saturday and Sunday. It is hoped the forecast will be correct, and that the Easter trade will be satisfac- tory to growers, dealers and retailers. BOSTON. — The past week has seen little change. Prices are somewhat more steady: yet there are quantities of stock that go slowly. Among roses Bride and Bridesmaid sell somewhat slowly. American Beauty are of good quality with no change in price. Sou- venir du President Carnot have begun to come in in quantity and of excellent quality. Richmond ani* Liberty are both good at this season. Wellesley and Mme. Abel Chatenay are of fine quality, and Killarney is pretty hard to beat. Carnations are selling fairly well; prices have stiffened somewhat, but there seems to be a good demand for good stock. Violets are somewhat scarce. Lily of the valley is of better grade than it has been for some time. Freesias are plentiful and so are sweet peas. Lilies are abundant and there is every appearance of there being a large supply of blooms for Easter. Bulbous stock of all kinds is dingv; in fact, it has been so for some time. The out- look is for plentv of business for this week, and there will be no scarcity of any kind of material. J. W. D. ST. LOUIS. — Easter trade which is near at hand, promises well; everything points to an active business, advance sales are reported by the local growers. Harrisii in pots will likely be scarce, as all on hand are ordered in advance, and there are plenty of calls for more. Those which are seen now are very fine, -prices ranging from 15c. to 17c. per flower. Among other fine quality blooming plants ai-e rhododendrons, aza- leas, spirgeas. hydrangeas, hybrid roses. Dutch hyacinths, tulips and lily of the valley in pans; and, from reports of the West End florists who handle the bulk of the plant trade, many orders have been taken for these. Cut flower stock promises to be fairly abundant; the wholesalers say a large number of shipping orders are already booked, which will probably be heavier than ever before. Home trade too. will be large. The past week stock was cleaned up pretty well each day at fair- ly good prices. Funeral work used up an enormous amount of stock, and the demand caused prices to advance great- ly over those of the previous week. Easter prices will e:o into effect Wed- nesday and the following quotations are noted. American Beauty roses will run from $5 to $6 per dozen for select: other roses from $ 4 to $10 per 1 00. Bride and Bridesmaid are plentiful, while the others are scarce. All stock is of good quality and fine color. Carna- tions will be in great demand, with extra select as high as $.S per 100: others will run from $3 to $4. All whites and Enchantress have the call at present. Mrs. Lawson is selling well. Bulbous stock will be plentiful, as usual, for Easter, and prices will be: Roman hyacinths and Paper White nur- cissus. $3 and $4 ; Dutch hyacinths, $4 and $-5; lilv of the valley. $3 and $4; callas, $12.r.O to $15; Harrisii, $15 to $17; tulips, $3 and $4 per 100. Violets wil be scarce; they are now very small and pale in color, with prices at 4 0c. per 100. Smilax is in good demand, with plen- ty of it, at $12.50 per 100. Other greens are in plenty. Union market is fairly alive with blooming plants, and all stands report a good trade. The tree planting busi- ness is beginning, and local nurserymen say they have orders ahead to keep them very busy with all kinds of plant- ing until late in the season. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— It has been possible to take a more cheerful view of the flower trade the past week. Counter business has increased, with funeral work heavier, so that the large surplus noticeable has almost vanished. Easter orders are being talven. and the outlook is bright for a record-breaking holiday business. Enough stock of all kinds is to be had; of course, certain lines may become scarce before Satur- day, but this is not anticipated as the past few days of sunshine were favor- able to the growers. Many roses are shipped to surrounding towns at fair prices. Bridesmaid and Bride are sel- ling at $6 to $8 ner 100 for select stock. No. 1 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria bring $8 a 100; shorts as low as $2. Some good Madame Abel Chatenay are sent here at $6 to $S. American Beauty have been selling well at $5 to $40 per 100. Easter prices are generally quoted at from 5 to 10 per cent advance for this rose. Fancy carnations are now bringing $4 a 100; medium grades, such as Lawson. $3. and common at $2 to $2.50. Har- risii lilies and callas are wholesaling at $10 to $15 per 100. A shortage of Har- risii for Easter was reported but this was erroneous. Sweet peas are plentiful at $1 per 100 Single violets have suffered much of late; Marie Louise will be mostly used for Easter at $1 per 100. The plant trade has been remarkably brisk: oftentimes the holiday reserve has to be drawn on to fill the demand. Medium sized azaleas are at a premium. Crimson Rambler roses, rholodendrons. acacias, wistaria, and bulbous plants are as fine as the local growers have ever had them. I. B. KALAMAZOO. MICH — Continued cold weather prevails and prospects for any immediate change are still wanting, the month of March being much more se- vere here than any Winter month this year. Whether this improves business or not is hard to say, but all agree the past month's trade has been satisfac- tory, although funeral work and open- ings have h el pel quite a little. Prices at the stores vary considerably, al- though first-class stock holds up at usual quotations, viz. : American Beau- ty. $5 to $6 per dozen; teas. $1.50; car- nations. 60c. to 75c. On the other hand, you can buy carnations as low as 25c.. teas at 50c. per dozen, and violets at any price. Lilies also seem to be c-ieap. $1.25 being the price for both oalla.'-: and Harrisii at retail. It appears these goods and daffodils are not in much demand this season ; roses and carna- tions being about the "whole thing" wanted by the buyers. At present it looks as though the Easter supplies will be ample, and the prices very reasonable: and though not much is booked in advance, a large vol- ume of business is expected. The nurseries here are now very busy making the Spring shipments, and I am told the Winter orders have been ex- tra good, owing no doubt to the very mild midwinter weather. Mr. Fisher says his firm is well satis- fied with the business done since they opened up in this city. He booked some good funeral orders recently. Mr. Cook at the Dunkley Company's is showing a nice lot of cut flowers at the Harvey Candy store, which indicates a good Easter cut for them. S. B. NEW BEDFORD. MASS. Trade con- tinues good, with flowers very scarce; at the present time the demand exceeds the supply. White carnations are very scarce. There has been plenty of fun- eral work the past week, which has used up all surplus stock. Carnations are bringing from 50c. to fiOc. per dozen: roses, $1.50 to $2 per dozen; violets $1 per hundred; bulbous stock. 35c. to 50p. per dozen. Most of the growers here will bring in their lilies on time for Easter; the plants have done fairly well this year. There will be plenty of bulb- ous stock. Rambler roses, lilacs, etc. Good prices ought to be realized as stock in general is very scarce. HORTICO. NEAVPORT, R. T. — Florists and grow- ers are busy getting things in shape for Friday and Saturday. Prospects are bright for an unusual volume of busi- ness for Easter. Much of the stoclt ordered for the occasion from out-of- town was purchased at an advance over last year, consequently the retail price of the same will be correspondingly higher. Plants according to the ad- vance window exhibits will be offered in greater variety than formerly, but nothing novel has so far made its ap- pearance. Lily plants will sell for 25c. per bloom, spira?as $1.50 each for plants in S-inch pots; hydrangeas $2 each for plants in 6-inch pots; rhododendrons in 6 and S-inch pots, $1.50 to $2; aza- leas in G-inch pots, $1.2.^i ; pansies in large numbers in pots are ordered to be retailed at 25c. each. Geraniums are also ordered in large numbers for dis- tribution among Sunday school children. Genistas in 6-incli pots will sell at 75c. to $1. Lilies are bringing two cents a bloom more than last year, with the assurance that the local growers will be cleared of all stock, and large num- bers will be brought from out of town. With the majority of the growers around here lilies will be in fine shape. Mr. Jurgens' lily of the valley for Eas- ter will be fully up to the standard long maintained. D. M. KANSAS CITY.— The past week has been a very quiet, uneventful one in trade circles. There is an abundance of stock of all kinds and low prices are the rule. Carnations have sold in some in- stances at Ic. retail: and roses as low as 2c. These prices were made by the department stores, but the florist shops have received much better figures. Some unusually fine violets are being sent in from Indian Territory to a local whole- sale house. There is a plentiful supply of flrst-class bulbous stock. The pros- pect is good for Easter lilies. T. STIMULANTS FOR SEEDS, — The possibility of stimulating the germina- tion, especially of old seeds, and pro- moting the growth of plants by treating the seeds before planting with various substances, lias been the subject of a number of studies both abroad and in this country, which have yielded results that promise to be of practical value. It has been repeatedly observed that cer- tain of the treatments used in preven- tion of smut (for example, use hot water and copper sulphate) apparently stimulate germination and growth and result in a greater increase in yield tlian can be accounted for simply by tlie in- fluence of the treatment in preventing disease. G. E. Stone and associates, of the Massachusetts Experiment Station, have shown that such results may be obtained by means of treatment with a variet.y of chemical solutions as well as by electrical stimulation of the seed. Of the experiments conducted in this coun- try those made by F. A. Waugh. of the Vermont Experiment Station, and later repeated at the Massachusetts Experi- nient Station, have given results which promise to be of most practical value. Professor Waugh's experiments, which were begun as long ago as 1896, were based upon the assumption that the transformation of the siarch in the seed is an essential process in i^'ermination. and tliat the so-called enz_vms, such as diastase, which are epecially active in bringing about such transformation, would probably aid germination when used in the treatment of the seed. He therefore soaked old and fresh seeds of different kinds in solutions of diastase and similar substances before planting. He found in general that the percentige of germination and the vigor of the young plantlets were increased by such treatment, diastase, either from malt or from various commercial preparations, being especially active in this respect. He found that tomato seeds responded especially well to the action of the dias- tase. In his more recent experiments Pro- fessor Waugh treated tomato seeds of different ages not only with diastase but with malt extract and with beer, which contain a certain amount of diastase. He found that the germination of old seeds was greatly promoted, and the vigor of the plants was increased by soaking overnight in weak solutions of diastase, or in malt extract of beer. The germination of tomato seeds 5 to 6 years old was increased SO't per cent, by the diastase treatment. Similar re- sults, though less marked, were obtained with fresh seeds. In all cases the plants were more vigorous, and apparently more resistant to disease (damping off). The results in general indicate that this method of treatment may be profitably employed if a cheaper source of diastase than that now available can be secured. The results obtained in these experi- ments confirm those by Jensen in ex- periments made in Sweden with oats and barley. He found that treatment of seed grain with a weak extract of malt gave an increase in the yields obtained at harvest time in comparison with seed treated with water only, showing that tlie extract produced an increased vege- tative energy. Similar results are reported by Breal and Giustiniani of France, with, however, a very difl'erent method of treatment, as follows: Tlie seed was placed in a so- lution containing from one to five parts per thousand of copper sulphate, in which was stirred while boiling 2 to 3 per cent, of starch. After cooling the mixture, four to five times its weight of seed was placed in it, thoroughly mixed, and allowed to remain for twenty hours, after which the seed was diisted \\ith lime and spread to dry. This me- thod of treatment increased the yield of all the crops experimented with, in- cluding corn, wheat, barley, oats, lupines and buckwheat. These various experiments encourage the hope that some of these methods may eventually be profitably applied in jiractice in certain cases, especially in the stimulation of old seeds and others if low vitality. Many important de- tails, however, remain to be workr^d out liefore any of the methods proposed can he recommended for general or extended use. — Farmers* Bulletin 267. FOR SALE DIIUDC Rider -ErlcBson. Second-hand, from rUmro $40.00 np; all repairs; other makes ; new ; cheap. nnil CPC 1 second-hand No 6 ScoUay, $50.00; 1 DUlLCnO second-hard Gem Torrid. $35.00. One second hand No. 16 Hitchings Boiler. Good condition, $70. DIDC Oood serviceable second-hand, with rirC Threads; 2-ln., Tots.; IJi-ln., Edicts.; IM-ln., lots.; 1-ln., 3ct8.; 2>^ In., locts.; 3 in. I4cts.; 4 In., I9ots. New 2-ln. Standard, fnll lengths, with couplings, 89i cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. ?Tnp^5 tnA niC? New Economy, best made OIUbKO anu UICO no. l Threads, J^ln., M-m. I-ln. pipe, (3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-in., IHia. 2-ln. pipe, $4.00. PIPE PlITTCPC NewSannders Pattern. No. 1 rirC bUIICno cuts >«-in.-lln. pipe, $1.00 No. 2 cuts l-ln.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rnTz-innipef If.e'^i 24-ln. grips H-in.-i^ in. pipe, $2.40; 3e-ln., grips Ji-ln.-aH-ln. pipe, tl.76. PIPP UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips ^-in.-a rirc vioco m. pipe, $2.00. RAPnCM UnCC New. 9t-in., guaranteed 100-lbs. UAnUCn nUOL pressure, 1% cts. per ft.; J4-ln. not guaranteed, 494 cts. per ft. UnT Dtn QACU New. Oypress, 3-ft.z6ft.,from nUI-DtU OHOn 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from #1.60 ap. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass In, at 91.26 and Sl.OO each. CtiVANI7Fn WIRE new No. 18 gnage in rolls DALVAniZ.CU nine ofl2 1b8. at SOc. perron. New American 10x12 Blngle$1.8S per box ; 12x12 single $1.90 per box ; 10x12, 12x12, 10x16 double, $2.66 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; lSxl8, 18x18, $3.10 per box ; 16x24 double $3.30 per box. Get our prices on New Oulf Cypress Build- ing Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Oil. Wblte Lead, Puttr. Faint, FolntB, etc. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolllan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE HiiiiiiicaD caiDanoo Trice, S3. 50 A. T. DE LA MARE PIG. & PUB. CO.. 2 Duaae Street, New York CLASS m: Commercial Violet :: Culture :: A Treatise on the Growing and Mar- keting of Violets for Profit A Standard ll'ork Written by Request of the Publishers of the Florists' Exchange BY DR. B. X. GALLOIVAY CHIEF OF THE SURCAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE WORK ON THE SUBJECT. Gives every detail necessary tp success. Superbly illustrated with over sixty plates, plans, diagrams, including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses; Plans for Complete Heating Systems: Photographs showing Methods of Handling Soil. Pre- paring the Beds. Bunching the Flowers, Packing for shipment, etc. Numerous illustrations showing the character of the more important diseases are also given. Elegantly printed on heavy wood-cut paper, and bound in flexible covers of royal purple and gold, 224 pages. Price, $1.50, by mail, postpaid. Send for free sample pages. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Lid. Oftlces : J to • Dii«n« St.. H. T. Address P. 0. BOX 1697. ITEW YORK Clf Mention The Florists' Exchanfie when writing. 502 The Florists' Bxchange VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough said! Carnation Cuttings These Varieties Are Ready INo-w, Per 100 NEW SKYROCKET, (scarlet) a good thing S 6.00 NEW DAYBREAK LAWSON or MELODY. WiU be sold next year at same price by other firms 12.00 NEW QLENDALE, variegated, the first variety to sup- ersede MRS. BRADT: marking similar but im- provement in growth, freedom and length of stem--- 12.00 NEW JESSICA, variegated, (Weber) a line thing. 2 inch plants, strong WOO Per 1000 $ .50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 SPECIAL,. 20,000 Extra Strong 2 inch MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON 3.00 PROSPERITY, same class of stock, same price. MRS. M. A. PATTEN, from soil 3.00 HARLOWARDEN, crimson, from sand 2.00 PROSPERITY, from sand 2.00 MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON, from sand 2.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL, from sand 3.00 VARIEGATED LAWSON. from sand 5.00 25.00 2,5.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 2.5.00 40.00 ROSE PLANTS (From 2 inch pots) AMERICAN BEAUTIES, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. MAD. CHATENAY. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, GOLDEN GATE, $3.00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. I Chicag'o Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. J CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment PINK Per 100 Per lOOO Fiancee J6.00 $.50.00 Lawson 1.50 10.00 Mrs. Nelson 1.25 10.00 Guardian Angel 1.26 10.00 LIGHT PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $2.60 $20.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 RED Estelle - 2.00 17..50 WHITE Per 100 Per 1000 Boston Market $1.50 $10.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 25.00 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 pQgg^ PLANTS Flne,StrongPlants,fronn2 1/ in. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $12.00 .$100.00 Liberty 4.0O .^5.00 Sunrise 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $4.00 $35.00 Uncle John 4.00 35.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride , $3.00 $25.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 PETER REINBERQ, SI Wabash Ave., Chicago CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 OLKNDALi: »12.00 $100.00 VICTORY ROUT. CRAIG. WHITK PERFECTION.,, CARUINAI, FIANCEE THE BELLE 12.00 100.00 12.00 100 00 12.00 lOO.CO 6.00 60.00 6.00 60.00 3.00 26.00 Per 100 Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS LADY BOUNTIFUL ESTELLE MRS. LATYSON . BOSTON M.\RKET. WHITE CLOUD $3.00 3.00 2.60 2.00 2.00 l.OO $26.00 26.00 20.00 16.00 16.00 e.oo RICHMOND ROSE. 2V4 inch pots. $12.00 per 100. CA,SH or C. O. D. ^r. J. & M. S. -VKSEV, FORT 'WAYNB, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. INDIAP9A. CARNATIONS Enchantress ■ Lawson Prosperity Bradt rlOO Per 1000 $3.00 $2.5.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 ROOTED CUTTIINQS Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise $1.50 May Naylor 1.50 Joost 1.25 Eldorado 1.25 $15.00 12.50 12..50 12.50 fiDAPXPn DO^P^ Bridesmaids, SlO.OO'per 100. $100,00 ner 1000, '-"V'^l i t^LT W\.\JUl-,J, Brides. $10.00 per ino, .$100.00 per 1000. EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire leOE BROSj^rNfM s.™t.Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Bzchaoge when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Fink Carnation Booted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100 : $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framinshain,Mass. Uention The Floiista* Bxcbaage when wrltlug. 25 and 250 at 100 and 1000 rates. WUeon Marshall, Christmas Ked Seedling, 3-3 ^a In. ?10.10 per 100; |75.00 per 1000. Fiancee, $6.00 per 100; Fred Burkl, $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchantress, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson, Fair Maid, Harlowarden, (jueen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $l6.f0 per lOOO. GRAFTED B.OSES 2V2 In. pots. Bride, Brldemald and Qolden Gate at$10.00per 100, $90.00 per 1000: Liberty, Klllar- ney and Kalserin A. Victoria. $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock in every way. JAMCS E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave.. Bridgeport, Conn Muutlun The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Strong, from soil and pots. Robert Craig, White Perfection, J. E. Haines, Victory, Varie- gated Lawson, Fiancee and Red Sport. ROOTED CUTTINGS (.)f the leading market varieties of Carnations and Chrysanthemums. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE , Kennett Square, Pa. Moth Inn The Florlsta* Exchnnge wbea writing. LAWSON White, red and variegated, from 2i inch pots. Established ready to go into field. $4.00 per 100 : S.3,5.00 per 1000. Cash. HENRY EICHHOLZ, ivayne:,sbor.o .... pa.- I Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrUlug. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders for My Maryland. A great many people doubtless think they can grow the variety aa well as we do. We look at such things in the same light. Then, too, perhaps some people have confidence in our statemeuts, which Is also a factor. Not many carnati.ins succeed In every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these cir- cumstances we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first prize for 50 white at March Show, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader In the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 50 variegated at March Show, Oln- clnnatl. Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. O.,$'2.50 j.er doz., $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHE H. -WF-BKR & 80K8 CO.. OAKLAND' MD. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. It is All White THE largest, earliest and most free bloom- ing of all the white carnations. A fine lot of selected, guaranteed to be well rooted cuttings, will be ready for promiit shipment first week in April. Get in yi>ur order at once. $100.00 per 1000. $12.00 per 100 50 at 100 rate and 250 at 1000 rate. F. DORINER & SONS CO. LAFIVYETTE, IND. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellvllie Va. UentloD The Florists* ElxchanKe when wrltlof. RICHMOND ROSE 100 1000 ready 80in -iVi tn tlO.OO $90.00 CARNATIONS R.C.VAR LAWSON S 6.00 $16 00 ) ready in OLIEEN and LAWSON 1.60 la.OO/ten days Cash with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention the Florists' Btidiange when wrltlog. Rooted Carnation Cuttings 100 1000 Fiancee A1 $6.00 $4.5.00 Fair Maid 2.00 Enchantress 3.00 I'j.OO Queen Louise 1.2.5 10.00 Will uxciianKe any of the above for J. H. Mauley Standard Greenhouses, NORWOOD, R. I. UentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per 100; SlOO per 1000 Immrdiiite delivery. All thL' novelties in Chrysanthemums, March delivery. If you did not receive my new list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange wtien writing. CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Iar?e bushy plants. 3 in. pots, $15.00 per 100; Robert Craig, lartre strong plants. 21 in. pots, $12.00 per 100; J. E. Haines, traii.^plantid in soil, $12.00 per 100 : Enchantress riM.t<-i! i-uttinus, $2..50 per 100, $20.00 perlOOO; Varigated Lawson rooted cuttings, $.5,00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. ROBERT C. PYE, Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y. Uentlon the FLorlsta* Exchange when writing. April 14, 1908 The Plorists' Exchangre 503 WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. = 500,000 ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 75 VARIETIES r.e:ady for. de.live:r.y march ist WHITE. 100 1000 WHITE. 100 1000 i YELLOW. lOO 1000 Clementine Touset. fluest Ivory $2.(10 $15.00; M. Bomiaffoii $2.00 $1,5.00 early white - S7.00 $55.00 W. Bonnaffon 2.00 15.00 i Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Jennie Nonin. finest late T. Eaton 2.00 15.00 Yel. .Jones 2.00 15.00 white 7.00 50.00 Jerome Jones 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 1.5.00 Estelle 2.00 15.00 Chadwick 2.50 20.00lCinna 2.00 15.00 Robinson 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. I Kimberly 2.00 15.00 Wanamaker 2.00 15.00 Roi de Italie 2.00 15.00 Omega 2.00 15.00 .Merry Xmas 2.00 1.5.00 Oct. Sunshine 2.00 15.00 I Golden Wedding 2.00 15.00 Kalb 2.00 15.00 . Tel. Eaton 2.00 15.00 Maurnier 2.00 15.00 PINK. 100 lOOOj PINK. lOO 1000 Wm. Duckham $2.00 $15.00 Liger $2.00 $15.00 Balfour 2.00 15.00 Dr. Bnguehard 2.00 1.5.00 Pacific 2.00 15.00 L. Filkins.. . 2.00 15.00 P. Ivory 2.0O 15.00 M. Newell 2.00 15.00 J.K.Shaw 2.00 15.001 RED. Perrin 2.00 15.00 Oakland 2.00 15.00 Murdoch 2.00 15.00 Paul Labbe 2.00 15.00 Cobbold 2.00 15.00 Black Hawk 2.00 15.00 CARNATIONS '" ""^ Well Rooted. NOW READY. PINK. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1..50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.15 10.00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantre,ss 2.50 20.00 Morning Glory 1.50 11.00 WHITE. Per 100 1000 Boston Market $1..50 $12. .50 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 15.00 ROSES. Haiserin, 2]i in. |>ots, $4.00 |)er 100; $30.00 |)er 1000. FINE STOCK 100 1000 Richmond, later delivery $12.00 $100.00 Kaiserin, ready now 4.00 30.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 3.00 25.00 100 1000 ^ Brides $3.00 Meteors 3.00 Golden Gate 3.00 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. 5! Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Florists' Exchnnef when writing. ABUNDANCE The most productive, medium sized, pure white carnation. Well rooted cuttings ready for im- mt'diiite delivery. SI .75 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; S75.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rates; 50 at 100 rates. R. FISCHER. Great Neck. L I. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis 6.t0 4S.00 Lady Bonntlfal 3.60 30.00 Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Estelle ■ S.qO 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From potB 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Beat varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltins. R. C. MU M S $2.00 per lOo; $15.00 per 1000 AVin. Duckliani, Wiliowbrook. V. "Worel, Coi. Appleton, Ivory, Goldmine, I*. I*a«-1H<-, T. Katon, Y. C'liadwiclt, Mrs. Coonilies. Poliy Kose. Halfour. Marie Lifter, Pennsyl- vanla, Wlilte C'lia.i m. pots, tl.60 per doz. : $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2J4 in. pots. t3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. White. Early— George 8. Kalb, Polly Rose, Wiliowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mrs. H. Robinson, Nlveus, Late— Mrs. McAr- thur. Pink. Earlv— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season- Pink, Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrin. A J. Balfour, Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Liger. Late —Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Tello-w. Early — Monrovia. Mid-Season.— Q. Pitcher. Col. D. Appleton, Golden Gate. Late— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. Rieman. Ked. Oulllngfordil. Bronze. Kate Broomhoail. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL, CONN. McntlMO Tlie FUirlals' Ex.-hfinpr wlifii writing. 50,000 Chrysanthemums (ROOTED CUTTINGS.) Golden Wedding, Maud Dean, Jones, Appleton, Bonnaffon, White and Yellow, Ivory, Polly Rose, Zimmer's Yellow. iVr IMO $l,.-^i I'.i liiiMi Sl_'.,Vl 50,000 Coleus (ROOTED CUTTINGS) Verschafleltli, Golden Bedder, Nellie Grant. $.i.00 per lOiKi. Moon Vines, 3 in. pots. ^i.Ol.l pL-r 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Meotlon the FEx}rlsts* Ozchanee when writing. 100,000 CHRYSANTflEMOMS ROOTED CUTTINGS, $1,25 per 100; $10.00 per 1.000. nionrovia, Polly Rooe, Appleton, Katon Koblnsou, Bonnafion, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per l.oon. I>r. EnBuehard, Alice Kyron, Wm. I>uck- liatu, Ciieltoni, ellvered to flult. Healthy Block, enough said. WM. BECKER, Box 48. Farmin^dale, V,. I. Mention The riorists' Bxchange when writing;. New York. The WeelJ's News. The early nitirning market of the New York Market Flori.sts' Asso- ciation was opened a week ago, and the plant peddlers' wag-ons can now be seen journeying up and down the side streets of the city. The tent in wliich the market is held was blown down last Friday morning, during one of the severe windstorms that h-inch pots of endless variety. Mr. Srnith had all his force potting up cannas of which he has 40,000 to dis- pose of, in all the best varietie.?. He will have some eye openers in new chrysanthemums at the Fall sn"ws. HARRY . HSPftRftGUS SPRHYS lifiiii.: the L\ROE.ST (iROWKR of this svieciiilly I can ship any tiuaiitity desireJ KVJsRY HUSINESS DAY ciF THE YE.\R. Price:— $3. OO per doz. btinches of about 12 sprays eacK Pleisu sfii.i cii'^li with first oidor. after whieh a line of eif.lit hiay be estaf.lislHM. if dcsio'il. SPECIAL: Asparagus plumosus nanus SEEDLINGS, now ready, $1.50 per 100 (Postpaid,, $10.00 per 1000 Emerson C. McFadden, Tei. 28 A, Short Hills, N. J. Montinn Tljp l-'lorists' Exchange when wi-iting. Providence, R. I. News o( the Week. This city and surrounding terri- tory seems to be attaining a notori- ous" and prominent position in the re- cord of fires of late. Two greenhouse establishments and a retail store have recently been completely destroyed. The store of T. P. Keller & Company, on Mathew.son street was gutted on Friday last, and coming at a time when the best business of the whole year was in view, it seems doubly un- fortunate. Mr. Keller estimated his .stock on hand at $1,500, and carried an insurance for that amount. This conflagration was caused by an im- proper system of wiring in an electric sign owned by another firm in the same block. At the greenhouses on Blackstone boulevard. O'Connor is showing an ex- quisite display of seasonable stock comprisintr lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas and bulbous flowers, grow-n especially for retail trade. The outlook for Easter -stock Is especially promising, everywhere, al- though it is probable that there will be a shortage in some lines, as is usually the case. Violets, nerhaps, as well as carnations, will be most promi- nent among things impossible to ob- tain. But these conditions are natur- ally to be expected since both repre- sent the height of popularity in cut flowers at a reasonable figure. Novel- ties in potted stock usually are slow sellers as a rule, in this market, the public being slow to respond to the point of purchase of goods made at- tractive bv ribbon and other fancy decorations. Crimson Rambler roses sell on sight. There will be no diftioul- ty in securing lilies, since almost every riieat market and department store in town has them; but no cut prices are in evidence, as was the case last year. The plan of beuatifying the grounds surrounding railway .stations, as en- couraged by the Boston and Maine railroad, is evidently approved by em- ployees of other railroads throughout the New England States. Here, in Rhode Island, there is hardly a coun- try station, where space will permit, that is not already receiving atten- tion preparatory to planting shrubbery and bedding stock. The regular meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society was held on Friday evening, a good attendance of members and friends being present. After the regular business session. President M. M. Burdick introduced as the speaker of the evening John W. Clark, of North Hadley, Mass., who spoke on the .subject, "The Cultiva- tion of Larger Fruits." A sale of use- ful articles held by the Ladies' Auxil- iary previous to. and following the lec- ture re.sulted in materially increasing the ' building fund of Horticultural Hall. The floral decorations about the hall were the work of William Apple ton. G. S. W. Cincinnati. "%^s, VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold. Orders booked now for Easter, send lor prices. Also rooted runners from riarle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, T.i Rhinebeck, N Y. Mention the FlorlBtfl" Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55 57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1 St Floor. Telephone, 292 1 -5243 Madison Sq. no West 28th Street -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Telephone 324-32.5 Madisuli Stiuaie. eral stock grown. Roses and carna- tions are looking very promising for Easter. The weather there on Thurs- day was anything but beautiful, and a heavy snow was falling nearly all At Kalamazoo it w'as raining, and I only got out to Samuel Batson's. Mr. Bat.son has not a large range, but he makes everything pay. Van Bochove Brothers are very busy remodeling their retail store. They report business very good indeed. Bulbous stock will undoubtedly sell well for Easter, as carnations and roses will be in short supply. Hydrangeas and Rambler roses in pot plants are selling fast, with not nearly enough to go around. These two last are the things to grow for Easter. E. G. GILLETT. News Notes. The event of the week was the marriage of Colonel Brooks and Miss Belcher at the Church of the Advent, Walnut Hills. Miss Belcher has been chief saleslady for C. J. Jones, of the Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, for a number of years. Colonel Brooks is connected with the water works de- partment of Cincinnati. The writer made a hurried trip to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Mich., last week. Eli Cross of Grand Ra- pids has thrown out his carnations, and has his four hundred-foot houses planted in cucumbers. He .says at this time of the year cucumbers are better property than carnatirms. He is also an extensive grower of lettuce. Crabb & Hunter certainly have the Easter lilies, and are very busy get- ting in shape for the rush. At Henry Smith's we found a gen- .An entry of dismissal was made March 30, by Judge Albert C. Thomp- son in the case of Herman Schlachter vs. the National Chemical Company. The plaintiff lives on Spring Grove avenue and has conducted and oper- ates a number of greenhouses adjoin- ing his home. It was maintained that the noxious gases and fumes from the chemical manufactory destroyed the plants and ruined the health of plain- tiff's family. An action was brought to enjoin defendant from keeping up its plant and for $8,000 damages. The case has been disposed of out of court. CORONA, C.AL.— H. C. Boyd, who recently purchased property in Coro- na and established a nursery and greenhouse, states that his trade is rapidly increasing and that he con- templates enlarging his stock to meet the demands. The Great Uncertainty. Monday, planted rye find melons On this perieefiilest of scenes. But the .seeds, ignoring labels;. Came up manglewort and beans. Tuesd.nv, planted Hoss Thief Jimmy On the very plainest proof; Bovs allowed that he would surely Be an imp with cloven hoof. Wednesday, planted Deacon Jnckson P.-irson figgered out all riaiht He would surely be an angel With some wings of lily white. Now I've got a little notion And a startling thought it brings — •Spnsing Jimmv and the Deacon Mix like other planted things? . — New York Sun. April 14, 1906 The Florists' Hxchange 505 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL »IA&0N» 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 niadison Square Mention the FlorlBU' ffixchange when writing. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Flori»t& 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone; 4688 Main. Conflignments solicited. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Uive us a trial. Mention the Floriata' Exchange whco writing. BONNOT BROS. Wholesale Commission Dealebs in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (b^uuS".), New York TelephODeOaU,830MadlBonSq. UeutloQ the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST.. NEW TORK Telephone, 3>7<>-3l7i Medleon Square GB.O'WE^rKS, ATTENTION ' .Vlways l.eady to '.leceiv.- Fine Stork WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so "West 20tH Street 'Phone. &&1 Madison Sciuare- NEW YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids F.8tah!isli.-.i 1N-,M Mention the noriata' Exchange when writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tlie Wholesale Florist of Pfe-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention the Florlsta" Exchange when writing. HICKS h mmm Wholesale Florists And Dealers in f LORISTV SUPPLirS 76-78 Court Streat Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N, Y. \ieDtloD the Florlsta' Bxcbange wben writing PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale OommlBSlon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougKby St., '""'iBsTii^in. BROOKLYN. N.-Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 WEST aOtH STREET KK.'W YORK Consignments Solicited. Teieplione: 280 Madison Sq. Uentlon the Florlata' flbtcbenxe when writing. JAMES McMANUS ES McMANUS ^'^'.r^JLIl 50 W. 30«h St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are t)ie ieaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF AUWAVS^ON • PECIAK.T'V. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut FiowEH Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NEIV YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON. Secretary Mention the Floristfl* Exchange when writing. A. L. YOUNG & CO. WHOLESUE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square. ConslgnmentB of choice cut flowers BoUcited. Prompt payments. Give ua a trial. Uentlon the Florists' Bixchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANGJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 3924 Madison Stiuare Established 1891 GENUINE CROWE'S CROWEANUM FERN $1.50 per 100. In any quantity. Conslgrnments ol First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesile Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York I'f'lephone r;tll : 'Jit'.t Mrii)i'**"in Sinmrf-. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Moore, tientz & Nash, Wholesale Florists 55 West 26th Street. TeL 756 Madison Square. We have a demand for cut flowers every day in the year. We can handle all con- signments to your advantage. If you are growing for the wholesale marltet, ship to us, we can please you. MenUon The Florleta' Btxchange when writing. JeKeMen *^ «^ p. ' « ^ ^ Horace E. Froment SUCCKSSOR TO V/. GHORMLEY wholesale^comm.ssion Receiver and Stalpper of all varieties of Cat Flowers Telephone8,2200an(l 2201Madlson«ciiiie 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wioiesaie Prices ol Got Flowers, Hew YorK, Hpr. II, 1906 Prices qnoted are by tlie Imndred anlesa ottacr-wise noted. ( ABeadtt, fancy— upeclal I " extra No. 1 No. a M " No. 3 • Bride. 'Maid, fancy — epc*! J? " extra 3 ■• No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Mme. Abel Chatenay AdUntdm Croweandm a8paragus " Plumoeus, bunches " Sprengerl, bunches Callas Cattlbtas Daibieb Cypripedidmb Hyacinths, Roman 15.00 to lii.OO to 4.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to 8.00 to 50.00 to .50 to 10.00 to l.BO to 25.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 S.OO 4.00 .■<.oo 2.00 H.OO 25.00 8.00 .75 1.50 50 00 35.00 20.00 10.00 75.00 1.00 12.00 3.00 InPr grades, all colors.. White g Standard .S Varieties I PlDk Red Yel. & Var., White Pink Red Yel. & Var.. •Fanot— CThehlgheat Kradee of etandard var.) Novelties Lilac, per bunch , Lilies Lily op the Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy Narcissus, Paper White *' yellow Panbieb, per doien bunches. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Violets " special TCLIPfl 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to ,00 to ,00 to ,00 to 35 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to no to ,75 to 50 to ,00 to ,08 to 25 to 40 to ,00 to 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6 00 1.00 12.00 3.00 3.00 8 00 1.60 2.00 2 00 20.00 .12 .40 .50 2.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN MTHolesale Florist StJiteiur 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid. Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations ^'Jatr's-Li;; JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Edw. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INEW VORK TBUEPHONB, 1462-1463 nAOIBON SQUARE CUT FUOWERS AT WHOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street,, New York Mention The Florists* Bichaiige when wrlttny. J. Selleman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELiGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tal. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cut Flower Company Mention The Florists' Bxchapge when writing. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 WesI 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Conelgn- mentB Solicited. Telephone! 11864 Madison Square UentloD the Florists* Bichange wben writing. FliA.NK H. TKAKN1iL\ CHAKLF.S Si/nENCK TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLO'WER EXCHANGE Telephonfi, T t98 nnd T!>9 M.\DISON B(tlTAR£ Ciinsii;nmf.nts .SOLiCITF.l' Mention the Florists' Eichsnge whe» wrltlm. JOHN YOUNG AVholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephoh-^- J4r.rw4r4 M.\DIS0N SQU.VRK Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. THOMASYOUNG Wholesale riori»t 43 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Telephone, 4850 Madison Square COBslguncDls ol ciolcc Fiovers soilclici Uentlon the Florlata* Bx chance wtaaa writing. 506 The Plorists' Hxchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "'"•"."r.f-.VS^r"'"'' DOVBLB VIOLEXS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLOWERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia If entton The FloriaU' Bichange when writing. SAMUEL S. PENMOCK THE Wholesale Flerist of Ptilladelphia Extra Choice Valley in unlim= ited quantities. Mention Tlie Florlati' techange when wrlttng. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURQ, PA. EASTER LILIES Extra fine, clean, healthy stock. Easter Supply IN QUANTITIES Let us quote you prices on your Mention The FlorlatB' gtchange when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand TWephone: 1-42-2C-A. Mention The Plorlets* Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange 217. 219. 221. 223 DIAMOND STREET. Pitt&burg, Pa. Largest Wholesale House between New York and Chicago Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keratone *Phonea. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CALI. ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOB PROMPT DELITEBT Choice Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daffodils and Violets in quantity " ^pmLADELPHiA Mention The FlorlBti' Sxcbange when wrttipg. "WILID SI^HL-A.:^ .A.1TX> EJ-A-STSSR LILIES Prompt Reports" Baatness hoara : 7 A. U. to 8 P. M. WHOLESALE AND COMBIISSION FLORIST 1881 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA HOITON k HilNKEl CO. ■WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufaiturers of WIKE HESIONS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^Fhone, Main 874. F. O. Box 103 Wholesale Prices of Cut Plowers— Per 100 Boston Apr. 8, 1906 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to to 6.00 to to to to to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1..50 to 1.50 to 2 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to .75 to to to S.OO to to to 1.00 to to to to 8.00 to to 2.00 to 1.00 to 12.50 to .50 to to 1.00 to .75 to to 50.00 ■20.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 1.60 50.00 12.00 12.50 4.00 2.00 15.00 .75 2.00 1.00 BuHalo Apr. 11, 1906 45.00 to ■20.00 to 10.00 to to to 12.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to 10 .OOto 5.00 to 5.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to .60 to .50.00 to to 8.00 to to to to .50 to to 15.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 15.00 to .30 to to to 1.00 to 2.00 to 50.00 30.00 15.00 16.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 60.00 4.00 5.00 Detroit Cincinnati Apr. 11, 1906 Apr. 9, 1906 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 20.00,. .60. to 50.00 to 40.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to to to to 10.00 to to 10.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 50.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 50.00 to to 12.50 to to to to to to 18.00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to to to 15.00 to .76 1.501. 3.00. .to I to .to .to. 1.00 4.00 1.00 . to 45.00 . to 35.00 . to 26.00 . to ... 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 'i.oo to 8.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 to .to .to . to . to 2.00 . to 2.00 . to 2.00 .to . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 .to 10.00 £66' to 1.00 to 50.00 to 35.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to 12.00 to to 4.00 to to to 15.00 to to to 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 Baltimore Apr. 2, 1906 NAMES AND VARIETIES 10.00 5.00 4.00 5,00 5.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 26.00 25.00 8.00 10.00 3.'66 15.00 25 to 40.00 to 26.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to 6.00 to to 1.50! to 2.501 to 2..'iO, to 2„5o! to 2.,50| to 3.00 to S..^ to S.Ml to 3.001 to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 to 10.00 to to to to to 12.50 to to 4.00 to 2.00' to to to 25.00 to ..50 to to 3.00 to 1.00, to A. BEAUTY, fancy— special " extra " No. 1 " Culls aDd ordinary... BRIDE, 'MAID, fancy-special S " extra M " No. 1 O " No. 2 0! GOLDEN GATE K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY METEOR PERLE ORCHIDS-Cattleyas I Inferior grades, all colors.... tfl S Standard 2 Varieties White Pink Red Yellow and var White Pink Red Yellow and var ... < 12 Fancy < Varieties O I Novelties ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS, Plum, and Ten .... " Sprengeri. bunches. CALLAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ordinary. " fancy DAHLIAS DAISIES GLADIOLUS LILIES, Harrisii " Loiigitlorum LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ordinary " fancy SMILAX VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy NARCISSUS SWEET PEAS HYACINTHS Milwaukee PhiI'delphia laar. 31, 1906 Apr, 8, 1906 to 16,00 to 10,00 to 4.00 to to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 4.00 to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to '3.00 to to to 20.00 to 20.00 to to to to to to to to to 2.00 to to to to to to to .to 4.00 to 25.00 18.00 12.60 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 30.C0 30.00 12.50 12.50 15.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 20.00 .75 1.00 30.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to to 8.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to to to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to to 12.60 to to to to 1.60 to to 10.00 to to 40.00 25.00 12.60 8.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 12.00 20.00 60.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 60.00 12.50 3.00 to 2.00 to to 15.00 to .50 to to to .75 to 2.00 to 4.00 3.00 4.00 20.00 .76 1.00 ■ S.OO 2.00 3.00 Pittsburg Apr. 11. 1906 40.00 to 25.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to 4.00 to to 4.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to to 4.0O to to 1.60 to to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to .75 to 35.00 to 20.00 to 6.00 to to to to 1.00 to to 12..50 to 12.50 to .........to 2.00 to to 20.00 tp .50 to to 1.00 to .75 to to St. Louis Apr. 9, 1906 50,00 35.00 30.00 25.00 20.00:15.00 10.001 8.00 12.00 10.00 10.00 6.(K) 6.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 10.0(1 20.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 3.(X) 2.(K1 3, mi 2.00 3.00 2.00 3,00 2.(»l 6,(K1 4,00 6,00 4,00 6,(K1 4,IH) 6,00 4,00 1„50 MM ■2.5,00 30,00 ■2fl.(») 12,00 1:2,50 "i.oo 15,00 12,.50 15,00 12.60 3.00 3,00 4,00 h.W ■25.00 .751 .25 1.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 .75 2.00 to 40.00 to 30.00 to MM to 10.00 to 12.60 to 8.00 to 5.00 to to 12.50 to to to to 10.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to 1,00 to 50,00 to 75,00 to 16,00 to to to to 1.00 to to 15.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 15.00 to .40 to to 4.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Can famish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance .Telephone 6267 and 6268 Men'Jon T^e Florists' Exchange when writing. Klaserlne Violets Camots Orchids Valley Carnation IVI rvj FANCY AND ORDINARY, IN ANY QUANTITY. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seaeon- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist AL«0 DEALER IH FLORtSTS* BUPPLtES AND WIRE DESICNS 3S3-87 Eiiitott Ji. BUFFLAO. N.Y GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Mentloo The FlorlatB' Bxcbanee when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES C. I POlMfi Co. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Uentlon the Florists* Btzchan^e when writing. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. ■Wbolesale Florists isre-is SANSON street High Grade Cut Flower» Open EvenlngB until 8. Toledo, O. Trade Notes. With one week a'way from Eas- ter it seems as it the outlook for busi- ness is as usual. The florists have made the usual preparations and a visit to the greenhouses reveals a good deal less preparation than we saw before Christmas. Nice lots of azaleas, lilies, cinerarias and bulbous stock may be found at Krueger Broth- ers' place in East Toledo. Their rose- houses are in tine condition: and healthier and more vigorous carna- tions than those in their new range cannot be found around our neighbor- hood. The new house has proved a good thing in every respect. George Heinl's establishment shows perhaps the largest variety. His bedding stock is coming on fine, and an elegant patch of antirrhinum is just coming into bloom. His carnations do not look so well as they did some time ago, but his roses are fine. Lilies will sell at 25c. a flower. Owing to the magnificent weather of last week the seed stores were kept busy with counter trade, and mail or- ders are coming in faster than they can be filled. S. Columbus, O. News Notes. Everything now points to a grand business Easter. That flowering plants will be even in greated demand than last year is already a foregone conclu- sion. The craft have made very elabor- ate preparations, and there would seem to be an ample supply of good stock for all comers. The Livingston Seed Company had a special sale last Saturday of Crimson Rambler roses; the plants were large and in the fullest bloom, going readily at $1.50 each. The Livingston Seed Company have just issued for their retail counter trade, a special catalogue entitled "The Poss- bilities of the City Yard." During the past "Winter, those dealers who also carry a line of nursery stock, have lost both apple and pear trees by the girding of the same by the rabbits. The Florists' Club is forming a bowl- ing club to send to Dayton this Summer. I^ast Thursday evening some dozen can- didates met at the Y. M. C. A. Alleys for practice. F. "W. April 11, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 507 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specsllti Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SNIILAX Most Complete Line of FLOmSTS*^ SUPPLIES in the West E. F. WINTERSON CO., OATALOOUE FREE. Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash *¥• . CHICIGO BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE nOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave.. CniCAGO Mention The Florists' Exrhimge nli-'ii wiitiiig. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, CniCAGO Conalgrnments Solicited WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOIVERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba&h Ave., CI1ICAG0 Mention The Florlata' Bxchanxe when writing. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us your Orders for deliverv in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY (a- CO., Florists, St. Paul, Minn. THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings^ Roses. Potted roses not in time for PJaster thereby lose little of their value as the best of stock in the general plant line. At any time during tlie entire year, but especially in Spring and early Summer, well grown roses in pots, of anv and all varieties, even if not in full bloom, are good property in the hands of the retail- er in plants. Even the shop-worn and scarcely presentable portion of the stock in this line, often picked over and finally left over, will come in good shape for next year's market, if rightly managed. Such stock should now go out-of-doors. If potted up last Fall and probably never given sufficient time to form a new set of working fibers, before being started afresh under forcing conditions — tlie usual cause of their having done so poor- ly— much of their original vitality lias been expended and lost in an effort to respond to misapplied cultural measures. Roses of the ever-blooming tender spe- cies in this condition should be left in their pots, not to be transplanted until August when their wimd under open air environments will be ripened. Then pruned and shifted and left outdoors un- til September or October, they will gen- erally be good stock for very early forc- ing. But hardy roses of the hybrid tea or remontant classes, if much weakened by early forcing under untoward condi- tions and now out of bloom, should be pruned down at once, taken out of their pots, planted into the open field and in- duced to make another new growth. Most of these if potted up in the Fall, will be better stock for forcing in about a year from now than they were this season. At the same time, the retailer may confidently dispose of this stock to his patrons as roses epecially fine for permanent planting, giving a's they do greater satisfaction the first and second season than dormant stock. There is a steadily growing demand for monthly or ever-blooming bedding roses of such kinds as Maman Cochet, Souv. du Pres. Carnot, La France and a number of others, including some of the newer introductions, that have proved serviceable for the purpose. Young, vigorous stock firmly established in and sold out of 4-inch pots, are the kind of plants to offer in this line and the kind preferred by our customers to two-year- old dormant roses, being more profitable to handle by the grower. In spite of the many failures in open air rose culture experienced in our peculiar climate, the call for roses of all kinds every Spring CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents for ZISKA'S "Up (o Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue. Chicago, III. GEO. REINBERG Kiril Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care of yonr ordera at reasonable prices. Prompt Attention. SI Wabash Avenue, CIIICAGO, ILL. .^^eIltiun TI]p Flni-ist-s' Exchango wiioii' writing. CHAS.W.McHELLAIi Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, «nd all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 5 j Wabash Ave., Chicago JOHN BREITMEYERS SONS COR. MIAMI AND GMIIUf AVIS. |DEJROITrMICB.^« E. G. HlLLCa >VhoIesaIe Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mi-ii(iuii Th..' Florists" Exeliaiige whi'ii writing. Wholesale Prices of Cot Flowers, Chicago, ipril 11, 1906. rrices quoted are toy the tanndred nnless otherwise noted. RO(SI-8 American Beauty Extra long steins per doz. 3J-86-lnch stems '■ 24-lnch Sterne " ao-lnch stems •• 18-lnch stems •" 12-lnch stems " 8-lnch stems and ehoits " Bride* Maid fancy special extra No 1 No. 2. Gulden Gate Uncle John *..*.'.'.'.".! .'*.'.', .*. Liberty .'...*,*.' Meteor Perle ,..,'.'.. i Chatenay ,...] .'. Orchids— Oattleyas. .'..'.'.'.'... Smilax ,. . Lily of the Vallet '.'.'.".". Narcishds Sweet Peas to to to .75 to 8.00 to G.OO to 4.00 to 3.00 to 0.00 to 5.00 to 7;00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 50.00 to 12.50 to 2.00 to 1.50 10 to 6.00 5.00 4 00 3.00 2.00 1.60 1.25 111 00 7.00 5.0O 4.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 8 00 12.00 75.00 18.00 4.00 8.00 1.00 CARNATIONS Inferior grades all colors ) White STANDARD I Pink Vabieties (Red J Yellow & rar •Fancy \ White . .(The high I Pink est grades f Red of sta'd var I Yellow & var ...'. Novelties adiantum AsPAEAons. Plum. & Ten. . .." Sprengerl, bunches. Oallas Lilies. Longlflorum *.".'.'.'. MlQNONETTE.ordlnary fancy VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy !.!!!!' Tulips ' '" to 2 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to .75 to .K5 to .35 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to to .50 to 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 fi.' 0 6.00 6.00 6.00 "l.OO .50 .75 15.00 15.00 3.00 8.00 .25 .75 4.00 is something wonderful, and every flor- i.st engaged in the raising, buying and selling of plants should strive to be well Kupplied with such sorts as most satis- factory meet this call. Starting Anew. The proper time for making a fresh start in tlie growing of potted roses, for sertjring a good supply of everythln.g neeeded in that line for the coming sea- son, is Just now. Of the several ways in which roses may be grown into .'•uit- able potted plants and forcing stock, either one or all of them may now be decided upon and pursued with success. Least expensive, most convenient and productive of the strongest and mo.st luxuriant growth is open field culture, and roses, to be forced for Easter and early or late Spring, could hardly be raised to better advantage under any other method. One or two-year-old dor- mant roses of suitable varieties are. af- ter being properly pruned, planted on a well drained, freely exposed and fairly rich piece of ground, allowing sufficient space between rows for good cultivation. In November these roses are dug up. potted and granted a good spell of com- plete dormancy before being forced. It is now time to thoroughly prepare the ground, if this has not already been done. No time should be lost now in planting the dormant roses selected for this purpose. Many growers compelled through lack of garden space or prompted by a desire to do better than was possible with open field culture, grow their roses in pots from start to finish. They provide dor- mant stock at about this time, trim and pot up and place in cold frames. One more shift in .lune or July will land the plants in their forcin.g or selling size pots. Careful watering, frequent spray- ing and mulching over and around the pots are most important parts of the .Summer treatment. The growth that these roses put forth by next Autumn, while vigorous enough, will be less bulky and sprawling than that made by field grown stock, and in pruning we feel assured that a much shapelier lot of plants can be made out of these all-pot- grown roses, though considerably small- er in size than out of plants raised in the open ground. The great difference in the behavior of roses grown under these two methods, when finally sub- jected to forcing, especially if an early start is made. leaves no doubt as to the great advantages gained by continuous pot culture. Another way of working up a fine supply in potted roses for a coming sea- son is by beginning now with young 3 or 4-inch stock, propagated Indoors last Winter. These young roses need con- siderable urging and pushing along, to which they will most readily respond if kept under glass, given short and fre- quent shifts, using a rich but well com- posted soil, exposing them to the full light in a well ventilated house and not removing them to outdoor quarters until they have completed their full season's growth and have undergone their last re- potting. Up to that time a deal of spraying will be found necessary, but if this and proper watering are faith- fully attended to the plants will grow rapidl.v into first-rate stock, being hard- ly ever attacked by disease or insects. Chrysanthemums. Right after ICasler, after the rushing wave of iKdiday activity has somewhat subsided, the propagation of chrysanthe- mums will form one of the prominent numbers on our weekly calendar of work to be performed. It is now time that cuttings of the best and better grades of all the leading commercial varieties were going into the sand. Where stock plants were well taken care of and start- ed in good time in a properly ventilated and well lighted house, cuttings of the right kind for propagation should be springing forth from the network of old roots in abundance. Only sucji should be taken and be taken in time, before they grow up too high and too soft in the excessive heat engendered under glass on bright days of waxing Spring. There is a cl.ass of chrysanthemums which certainly should be more exten- sively cultivated by florists than is at present the case. I refer to chrysanthe- mums of the pompon section, most beau- tiful and most useful of all hardy plants that flower in late Autumn. I have not tried to grow a great many varieties, but certainly would if I had the room. In choosing sorts for home use as mat- erial for cutting it is almost impossible to make a mistake, for all are equally fine for the purpose and come most handy in numerous kinds of work flor- ists are called upon to furnish. As to their entire hardiness, however, I have found that without a good covering of dry leaves or straw, loosely spread after the flowers are cut and the ground is well crusted over by frost, many of the clumps fail to show life the following Spring. But for all that, pompon chrys- anthemums pay handsomely for every bit of extra care. This is a good time to plant a trial lot. Campanulas. All perennial campanulas are fine for the garden and for the hardy herbaceous border. Of the many varieties C. persi- cifoha, glomerata, pyramidalis, grandis carpatica and rotundifolia or the blue hells of .Scotland, are the best for gen- eral culture. But only as stock entering intBe, C7.00: 2e-lb case, 13.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or sreen.eeleoted. $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 6000. LEDCOTHOS SPKAYS— Green or bronze, 80c, per 100; ¥7.60 per 1000, Green Sheet Moss— P6rbbl.Baok,$2.60. All Kinds ot Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshover. a:irMnJS.W: New Yirk Mention The FiorlaU* Exchaage vvbea wrlllpg. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Voss, 1.6 bb Bale, $1.26: 3 Bales, $3.26 : B Bales »5.00; PkK Moss, 10 Bales, $7.60. Poles 2 inch butt 8 feet long, $15.00 per 1000; 2>i Inch butt 10 ton 13 Jeet long, $22.60 per 1000. B. R. AKERS.Cbatswortli, K.J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Lynn, Mass. Trade Notes. Trade for the past month, with the exception of funeral work, has been very quiet. Dolansky made a fine display of Spring flowers for Eas- ter. Gibbs Bros, are cutting fine lilies and bulbous stock for their .store trade. Mrs. Libbey has had a very .satisfactory Winter's trade; she has lately put on a very artistic delivery wagon. Wm. Miller & Sons have added a new house for bedding plants and stock for Memorial Day; they have been quite busy on floral work and decorations the past month. In looking around the wholesale growers in this section, ever.vthing wa.s looking well for Easter. Thos. Ro- land, Nahant, had his stock in fine shape. Large quantities of Rambler roses are grown, and a finer lot it would be hard to find. Crimson Ram- bler in all sizes were the leaders, but Dorothy Perkins is fine and sells on sight. In novelties Mr. Roland had some nice plants of mahernia, Canter- bury bells, bougainvillea, etc. Wm. Walke. .Salem, is another very successful grower of Easter plants. Crimson Ramblers are grown largely; the Philadelphia variety is thought very much of. At Wm. Sim's violets are still in fine shape. Sweet peas are also being cut in large quantities. Mr. Sim is going largely into tomatoes: some houses are already planted, others to be filled after the violets are past. By growing tomatoes the houses can be gotten ready at the proper time in the Fall for violets. Mr. Sim grows principally the Prin- cess of Wales variety. Malcolm Orr, No. Saugus, is an- other good grower of violets. He pre- fers Lady Hume Campbell. Mr. Orr's violets took first prize at the recent Boston show. Sweet peas are also a specialty at this place, and are grown in fine -shape. Mt. Blanc and Blanche Ferry are the varieties. Tomatoes are also cultivated in large numbers for a Summer crop. J. M. Kansas City. News Items. Land has been purchased at Pope Station on the Leavenworth Electric Railway for a new greenhou.se plant to be built this Summer.. It will be devoted to the growing of carna- tions for the wholesale trade. One of our local florists will manage the new enterprise. Miss Shiras is handling some high grade stock at the Kansas City Floral Company store. Under her manage- ment this store is rapidly coming to the front. A handsome retail flower store and conservatory to be known as "The "Rosary" will be built this Summer on South Main street. The W. L. Rock Flower Company has a range of the finest carnations we ever saw. Mrs. T. W. Lawson is thar'only variety that has not proved a success here, and it will be discarded another year in favor of Nelson Fisher. Queen Louise would hardly be recog- nized as it is grown here. All the car- nations are grown in solid beds. TRAVELER. $40.00 for $1.00. We sold through our advertising, through a first Insertion, a $40.00 or- der for $1.00 advertisment. THE BEST ADVERTISEMENT WE EVER PLACED. I. & J. L. LEONARD. lona. New Jersey. SEND US YOUR EASTER ORDERS Early and you will receive the freshest and best stock to be found and at the lowest prices. FANCY FERNS, $1.50, DAGGER FERNS, $1 .25 per 1000 °iiTo"Lr. 6ALAX, Green or Bronze. 75c per lOOff; in 10,000 lots, $6.50 Southern Smilax, 50-ib. case, $5.50- Wo can supply you wilt tieth made K«AVREL, FH8TOO]NINO all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4o, 5c aDd 6c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH tAUKEL, 36c per Targe bundle. Fine line of Trees for decorating purpoees. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN CO., MILLINCTON, MASS. Mention The FIorlstH' Exchange wlieo writing. BOOK YOUR EASTER ORDERS POR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX GREEN SHEET MOSS Per 50 lb. Case, $4.50 Per 25 lb. Case, 2.50 (Strictly fancy) Per Sack, of 100 square feet, $2.00 200 square feet, S4.00 Special prices on large lots. Plew Crop F'ano' Ferns ready may x, per looo 91-25 *' •• DaKKer •• •* ♦• •■ •• •• i.oo Book novr and be sare of supplies. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Meunon The Klorlsts' Excbiinge when wrltlnp. NEW CROP GALAX Green and Bronze S 1 .00 per lOOO; 10,000 lots, S7 50, Hardy Cut FERNS ■^^fi^'cf"" $1.50 per 1000. Iii^t.:»>uut on Untie orders. Southern Wild Climax, So .'>0 and $7.00 jiercase. Jleadquart.TS Inr :ill FLORISTS* SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Lrtters of all kinds; Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ki1>lioiis. Boxes, fnldiiig: iind blue (■01 lucati-d. itiv Laurel Festooning, .5o. and fie. per yard, Henry M. Robinson & Co., ::.igg«::: Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FHNCY • FeRNS Per 1000, $2,00. Per 5000 lots at $1.75. QALAX. per 1000, $1.25. LEUCOTHOE, per 100, 7SC. per loco, $7.50 MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCH/.NGE WILLIAM OILCER, Managor. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our ^7eekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Eixchange when writing. R 0»5IQ BROTHERd ""•'■?!'^,« ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 Wcsl Broadwag, NEW YORK SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Traae only^ Mpntlnn The Florists' Kxrh.-inpe when urUlnK. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and Uaaatacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Oaldwell'a, Monroe, Aia., Parlor Brand Smilax. Uffntinn Hi* Vlnrtafa' FTfhiinff* «•)«»¥« vrHHitp 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANUFACTCKED BT W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. ileotlon the PtorlstB* Blxcbanse when w. It log. I ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ /Ik April 14, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 509 iKOTEEN Aphis PUNK) WIDELY IMFTATED BUT NEVEft tQliALfO NlfORMAw-ALUfSEfffinytJ OONT AfXtPT IMFfRIOR IwnJITlONS PRICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 SHE,C:T5 *6So ptRCASE OF TWEl>E BOXES. t^NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. lOHlS. Mffi Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. WJhjB«l.O m-ofM^ buy tobacco dust to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is THE FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER, asl< him if the bags bear our brand, name and address; if they do not, you are getting his substitute for it — ground stems— and not THE FUMI- GATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen seldom keep, as our price to you and to them is the same. You can try ours for a few cents ; let us, tell you how. THE H. A. STOOTHOOF CO. Tobacco Powder Hol^yists, 116 West Street. New York. M>'iitlr.n Thp Florists' Exrlianjrc whpn writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER. LONG ISLAND CITY, N Y. Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. ^VE ARE The lUanufacturers of Dried and Ground ^hee|) Manarc WRITE US FOB PAKTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS UeotloD The FlorlBtt' Exchange when writing. IF^^VIE A';%1 SAVE Trie BLOOMS! w^'nikoteeen rtS^ ~-^^] DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE S?4^ WU PUNTS. USED rOR FUMIGATION \7&<^: .^^^ OR SPRAYING, IWOOORS OR OUT li_ A, ..■ • i^ 200 P0UN1I5 lOBACm IN 0»[ PINI NIKOTKR NICOTINE MFfi. CO., St. Lonis, Mo. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Go. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our oatpot ot Flower Pots is lars:er tban any concern in tbe World Oar Stock is always Lars:e and Complete Main OfFIca and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warahouaaa: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY. a. Y. HEATING. Growers* Problems Solved by U. G. ScoUay. I have two houses 100 feet long 16 feet wide each, with no partition be- tween;, three benches in each house: 9 feet hig-h at ridge and ZY2 feet high at ttie sides; lieated with hot water — two 'J-inch overhead mains in each and four 1 ' i -inch returns on sides. Tliis is my sieroiid Winter. I found last Winter I had not enough heat, so in the north hiiu.se I ran a 2-inch flow and return in the nor t It walk which did not improve matters much. Has the opening between the two houses anything to do with it? Will I put up a partition between them? And how many more pipes will I put in? The weatlier sometimes goes down to IS below zero. I have had the returns as hot as the flows: will I add the extra pipe to the returns? The boiler is in the cellar 7 feet deep. I am growing car- nations. J. B. Ontario. — On the basis that you require 55 de- grees in the houses when it is about IS degrees below zero; I would suggest that you put in the house six additional lines of 2-inch pipe. Your boiler should have a rating of at least ISOO square feet to take care of this heating surface satisfactorily and economically. While I make the provision that you ha\"e sufli- cient surface for extreme weather, it also means that you can the more easily warm the houses diiring the milder weather, and save a good percentage of your coal. Your circulation is appar- ently all right, but it is tlie old old story we so often hear nowadays, that "there is a better size pipe to use in 100 foot houses than lV4-inch;" and 2-inch seems to be what many call "the limit." in hot water for houses of that length. You do not need a partition between the houses. You do need more pipe; so bet- ter put it in. The present overhead mains have enough to do now, so when putting in the additional pipes do not 1 -uinect to these mains, but run others. Vi.ii will understand that I mean a total of SIX pipes, three, in each house. Your liiiiler should have tappings equal at least to two 3-inch flows and two 3-inch returns. U. G. SCOLLAY. ANSWER to T. W. LYDECKER.— As nine out of your eleven houses are % span, and I presume are fitted up with the usual stage benches. I would recom- mend that you place in each of these % span houses one 2-inch steam line flow- ing toward the far end from the boiler, and returning with two 1^4 inch pipes. The 2-inch line can easily be placed un- der the high bench, which, I presume, is on the north side, and the two 1 ^4 inch pipes can return under the lower part of tlie same bench, which is ordi- marily under the long span of houses. This will save you disconnecting pipes in Summer (that you speak of); Lor you will not be compelled ro cross any phlIi- ways by this plan. As it is my desire to lay out the job so that you can work it under low pressure, that is, never to exceed five pounds, also that it may be I'll 11 easily under vapor, I recommend the 2-incli steam line for each house to feed two 1 Vi inch instead of the four 1 Vi inch pipes you suggested. Where the system is run under small piping there i.s always more or less difficulty in de- livering your heat at the extreme ends without pressure. In the two even span liouses you can run the 2-inch line over- head under the ridge, and place two IVi- inch pipes under center bench. I would advise a 30 h. p. boiler. You will have to provide a pit of ample depth so that vour water line of boiler will be at least two feet below doorways. As you face the houses, we will num- ber them from left to right, one to eleven, the boiler being placed as you indicate, between houses five and six. Let your main steam from boiler be 5- inch branching from tee in shed toward house No. 5 with ZV2 inch and from other side of tee towards No. 6 with 4 inch. Continue ZV2 inch main to house No. 4, then reducing to 3 inch thence to house No. 3. continue 2^^ inch to liouse No. 2. and 2 inch to house No. 1. Con- tinue the 4 inch to house No. 7. thence ;i 1/. inch to house No. S. thence 3 inch to'house No. 9. thence 2% inch to house No. 10, and 2 inch to house No. 11. You will understand that these main dis- tributing lines will be provided with tees having 2-inch openings looking into each house, and to these openings you will connect the 2-inch steam lines above de- scribed. Be sure and give these main lines, in shed, a good fall each way to- ward houses Nos. 1 and 11. respectively. At the ends of these lines take oft drips, placing a 2x1 % inch reducing elbow, dropping down and making these drips the initial point of the main returns. Your main returns starting at house No. 1 wnll be 1^4 inch to house No. 2, thence ll^ inch to house No. 3 : thence 2 inch to house No, 4; thence 2 inches to house No. 5; thence 2 inch to boiler. From house No. 11 to No. 10, 1 ':i inch; thence IK inch to No. 9: thence 2 inch to No. 81 thence 2 inch to No. ; thence 21/0 inch to No. 6, and 2*^ inch to boiler. On the 2-inch connection leading to each house place 2-inch steam valve, within convenient reach, and on the return of the two IVi-inch pipes, connecting them into one 1 14 inch, place 1 Vt inch valve, close to the return main line. Place air vents on tliese return connections, be- tween the valve and point where the two IVi inch pipes meet. The above lay-out is for a low-pressure gravity job, and you will require no water feeding at- tachments outside of the ordinary stop- cock, at front of boiler, or the ordinary automatic water feeder. This lay-out I consider the simplest and most practical for you. as you say you wish to put the job up with vour own help. U. G. SCOLLAY. I propose building a 10 by loo-foot house. I have a boiler connected with my present system that is not working at all. and is connected to the house on the side I intend building the new one. All our houses are piped with 4- inch pipe and also 4-inch mains. Now what I want to know is. will 2-inch pipe work on this 4-inch main; also how many flows and returns are necessary and the arrangement of them and the expansion tanks? I want this house for propa- gating, therefore pretty warm. F. P. W. — From the size you mention the new house will be (10x100 feet), I assume that it will have one side exposed to the sun. and that you will jirotect it, also that it will be fitted with two benches. The boiler you speak of as being con- nected with your present system and not being worked, I assume you intend simply to connect this propagating house to the present system, and then fire tlie unused boiler. I do not know how much pipe and boiler capacity you have on the present system, but as you state that all of the houses are connected with 4-inch pipe, and that you only have 4-inch mains, I am afraid that your main capacity is somewhat cramped; for the boiler that is unused should have at least a main of 31A inch internal diameter for its use alone. If your present system works satisfactorily, without the use of the boiler mentioned, I would advise that boiler be discon- nected and used separately for this propagating house. I would advise that ten 2-inch pipes be placed in this hovise. That is, fi\'e under each bench, provided you have two benches. You can arrange to have the 4-inch standard cast-iron greenhouse pipe main for both flow and return, and run from the flow with a re- ducing fltting from the standard cast iron to suit 2 1/2 inch wrought-iron size, to each coil, into a special "Y" which will permit of two 2 -inch flows to far end and return with three 2-inch pipes in to a Y, with three 2-inch openings and with back outlet 2l^-inch. The expansion tank can be placed at the far end. flowing and returning through it; or if this is not desirable place an ordi- nary air vent at the far end on each coil, and locate expansion tank in the shed above boiler, and connect to re- turn at boiler. U. G. SCOLLAY. We have about 9,000 feet of glass and wish to add about 6.000 additional feet this Summer. We heat now by coil boiler and 2-inch pipe, hot water under 4 0 pounds pressure. In case we change our mode of heating to steam, can we use the same 2-inch pipe just as it is bv inserting pit cocks at all the lowest points to let out the air instead of tak- ing the air at the highest point as we do for hot water? How large an ordi- nary walled return flue steam boiler would it take to heat l.^.,000 feet of ordi- nary greenhouse glass to ."lO degrees for carnations? How big a firebox: medium anthracite pea coal? D. H. M. — Your boiler should be at least 30 h. p., of the ordinary horizontal tubular type. The grate surface would be safe at 15 square feet area for anthracite. You do not give any particulars of pres- sts' E.xcli:ii)^e whrn wril iii^. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ■•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. STANDARD FLOWER PDIS Packed in amall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2 in. pots 111 crate .$4. S8 1600 SH '• 6.26 1500 2Hj '* 6.00 loco 8 6 00 800 3^ " 5.80 600 4 4.50 820 6 " 4.51 144 6 " 8.16 Price per crate 12O7in.pol8incraieB,$4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pot8 in crate, $3,60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 1214 " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price lie* ot Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casti with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuBUStKolktT A Sons,Agts.,81 Barclay f*t.,>".T.CIty Ueotlon the Florists' Bxcbange when wrttlog. ent la>'-out of hot water s,\'stcin '-Ntf-pt that you use coil surface in 2-inch pipe, hence I cannot tell from your ineagor information and the bare inquiry as to wliether j'our present plant could be worked under steam by simply install- ing a steam boiler. I would say that your 2-inch pipe can be utilized but that for steam IVj inch would probably give best results, and could be better ar- ranged. Not having any plan of your - present heating. I am not in position to give you any further information. U. G. SCOLLAY. I am sending you a plan of my carna- tion house which I do not tMnk is giv- ing satisfaction. We had weather 20 degrees below zero this Winter, and dur- ing that time I was able to keep the end nearest the furnace at rA) degrees, but the far end only 40 to 4.). Would you kindly give advice upon the matter? I also send plan of proposed rose house, etc. Would you kindly tell me how they should be piped and the sized furnace required to heat by hot water? This house stands on a slight grade so that the right wall, north side of house, is 3 feet, and the left side, south. 5 feet. The right pipes are of 1 Vj inch and are 4 flows and returns direct from furnace having a rise of from 10 to 12 inches. The left side is piped as fol- lows: A 2-inch main runs to far end under bench, rising about 3 feet, and drops into a six l-'o-inch pipe header (I only have five 1 14-inch pipes run in there to boiler by means of a 2-inch return). 5J0 The Plorists' Exchange THE QUESTION of boiler economy is not based solely on what coal a boiler burns, but what you heat witli the coal you burn — what percentage heats the chimney. Hitchings & Company Greenhouse Designers and Builders, Manufacturers oF Healing and Ventilating Apparatus 1170 Broadway NEW YORK MeptloD The Florists' Kxchapge when writing The end nearest the furnace is the same as the far end except that the 2-incli main rises above bench as soon as it reaches the house and gradually rises for 50 feet and then drops into header, under bench, the same as the far end. with a short 2-inch return to holier. Would you advise a pipe along ridge to far end? A. S. G. Montreal. — You certainly have a peculiarly laid out job, and you have been doing good work with it. when you take into con- sideration the amount of heating sur- face you depend on for combating 20 degrees below zero. To begin with, you are at least 25 per cent, short in radia- tion to maintain the temperature you require for carnations. I would recom- mend that you put in four additional lines of IVi-inch pipe the whole length of the house, and that vou also run extra pipe across the far end. This lat- ter can be done by lengthening the coils you now have by turning corners as far as the doorway, which I assume is there. I specify the additional pipe to be 1 V.. inch, because you now use that size, and not because I approve of it: 2 inch is the smallest size I use in mv practice in hot water for houses 100 feet long. Your least e.xpensive plan of alteration would be to run another set of flow and return ly^-inch pipes along the same side as the present eight 1%-inch lines now run. Then to each of the two 50- foot coils, add two IVa-inch pipes. I make these simple suggestions as I assume that your pipes are properly graded and your circulation good (you do not complain of your job in that re- spect). Your boiler should have capacity of about 1.200 feet 4-inch pipe rating, to run the house properly and economically. I do not quite understand, nor does your sketch show, your reason for running on one side of house 100 foot coil, and on the other side two of 50 feet each. Per- haps you had nothing over 2-inch tap- pings on your boiler, so used them to the best advantage. If vou could ar- range to start from boiler with a 4-inch main and run overhead under ridge of house, the following lay-out, and changes will give you best results: Let the high point of 4-incli main be at end nearest boiler; let it drop at good grade, running 4-inch to point opposite end of first 50- foot coil, which is about midway in house. Take your 2-inch connection to tills coil from 4-inch main at an angle of 45 degrees from under side of main. Continue from this point with SVj-inch main to far end. dropping into the'other short coil with 2-inch and into the long coil with one 3-inch, or if vou wish to break this coil into two. one of four pipes and one of si.K pipes, vou can con- nect the four-pipe coil with 2-inch and the six-pipe with 2V,-inch. The latter strikes me as the best arrangement, as you can not only cut off part of your heating surface if you wish, but can the more easily procure the necessary fit- James Dow/en SEABRIGHT, N. J. THE Dowlen Tub- Lifter consists of one pair of appara- tuses as illustrated above; operated on opposite sides of the tub and enables the oi>erators to lift heavy and bulky Plant-Tubs with a greater ease and security than any other device or contrivance hitherto known. PATENTED The Dowlen Tub-Lifter, by means of its upper movable guard, keeps the tubs from swaying and enables it to handle tubsof vari- uos heights. The Tub-Lifter is constructed in a substantial manner and of the best material, and will last for a life-time. No one who has even only one Hydrangea in a tub can afford to be without a tub-lifter. The Dowlen Tub-Lifter is sold only in pairs, and the price per pair is $3.00 net cash, f. o. b. Express or freight charges to be liaid by tl;ie purchaser. Money may be sent by P. 0. Money Order, Express Money Order (ir Piegistered Letter. Do not send money In ;ui ordinary letter ; it is not safe. For GreenhouseB, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- Bervatorles, and all other purpoaes. Get our figures before buying. EstlmateB freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK UentloD Tbe Florists' Bxcbsnge wben writing. SIMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent g:«ts our Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. "WEBER (SL CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York FREE HOSE trial. We; send our "Florist" hose on tJO days' trial ; if not satisfactory retnrn and we pay charseB both ways. Wroutrhtiron pipe lasts longer than steel. Get our prices on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Send for Free catalogue *' Kay " Boil- ers. Ventilating apparatus, Tools, Valves and Fit- tings. WILLIAM H. KAT COMPANY, 844 Fulton Street, - New York City. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. tings. At both tbe flow and return eiuLs of this long coil, put headers with run. same size as connections from overhead main. Take your air vent from highest point of the 4-inch main. The arrange- ment of this overhead system is contin- gent upon placing the expansion tank at some point in shed above the 4-inch main. This tank should be connected to return at or near boiler. Place full opening gate valve on the supply end of each coil, same size as the connection. Tile returns to boiler must in all cases be the same proportion as to size as the flows. If you make either of the changes above suggested, be sure that your boil- er is of at least the capacity I specify. U. G. SCOLLAY. ' PEORIA, ILL. — J. C. Murray haw secured the services of Joseph M. Cole to manage his cut flower store at 4 03 Main street. Mr. Cole is an expert de- signer and decorator. The wife of J. E. Feldman. of Pa.sa- dena. Cal., formerly manager of G. A. Kuhl's greenhouses liere, died March -TO, of pneumonia. WE FURNISH m WORKING PLANS WITH EVERY ORDER WE RECEIVE FOR GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. SUPPLY EVERYTHING NECESSARY FOR THE ERECTION OF YOUR HOUSES AND GUARAN- TEE THE QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP OF OUR GOODS. LET US FICURE ON YOUR REQUIREMENTS. EST. 187 1 WRITE FOR OUR CATA- LOCUE. S. JACOBS ^ SONS, Greenhouse Construction Material, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COnPETinON figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAilE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, FACTORY ''""°" ' ""'^ ***' Jersey City, N. J. UeDIIoD The FlorUtB' Exchange wheu vrrltlng. GEO. M. GADLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27tti, 1898. Bend for CBtalocne. Garland's Gutters will keep Bnow and Ice off yoor glass and prevent breakage. A aaniple of this gntter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GITTER PATENT IRON BENCH dTTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. W CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS.. PHILADELPHIA, UeotloD The Florists' EJxchange when writing. Oiaoui.iu 8. SncOABBOrs to JENNINGS BBOil PA. Mention Hie Florlati' EJichange when writing. ! Holds Class Firmly See the Point B PEERLESS QtazlnfC Points are thebi'st. No rlghls or lefts. Bos of 1.000 poiDti T5 CM. poitpkld DENBT A. DREER. 714 CfantDDt St., Phllk, Pft. MentloD The Florlati' filxchance when writing. The" Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter. over sis miles in use and hlKhly recommended: the only drip proof (jjuttcrin the market. The 8tau(laril R«tarn Steam Trap has no equal for eimi>Iicity or its workingB. CatH.lopiio free. L UIPPARD, Yoanistown, «. Mention the FLorlate' Exchange wben writing. Evans Improved Challenge Holier bearing, self-oil Ing de- vice automatic stop, solla llnfc chain make the IMPROVED CH.VLLKNGK tbe most perfect apparatus in tbe market. Write for catalogue andprlcei before placing your orders elM- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE C*. RICHMOND, IND. Mention the FlorlstB' Btxcban^e when wrltlni:. April 14, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 511 l)-Bar Reason Number 7 llepair costs are a drag on greenhouse owners, The variable conditions existing in greenhouses are particular- ly destructive. U-Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built het-aiise the s;i.s)i burs— that pan of tlie house so vital — ;ire metal endo.si'd, both pro- ti'fting and strengthening the hoiis^*, making it practically iri'h-slruci.ible. Pierson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses Melropoiitan Building 4th Ave. & 23(1 St., New York \ Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilers made of the best of material, shell firebox (heeta and heads of steel, water space all around front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention the Florista' Bxcbanse when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse HeatiuR and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address. Box 789. New YorR City. UentloD The Florlsti" Bzcbange when wrltlni. Greenhouse VAIVES and FITTINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. .Y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THI tlorticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES for Every Pur|)Ose for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, W^hlte Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fit- tings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. MePtloD the Florista' Bicbange when writing. s 'URAa*J"HANPJNE kiss ^ GftEENHOU AND OTfteR BUILDtHS MijerERIAt, MEN FURksaED TO SUPERINTEND ERECT^N When DgsiBgo. SbNl ror our CJmffljs. *- ^EPii|iyET,'3osTo^j^Xss. o Mention The Fli.rlMls' K^ilinnce when writing. Quality Our heavy increase in business last year was not due to luck nor was it caused by our good looks. Honest prices and honest material did it. \A/e feel proud of our success and will do our utmost to merit your patronage this year. Our first aim shall always be quality. Send for further particulars. John CMoninpr Co., Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET We Design Houses To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade o Gulf Cypress in thalrconstructlon. The grower thus gets , THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, for his 3p3clal purpose aad location. It you contemplate building write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE BOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Iron Pittiags,Etc-,Etc. » Locki:ANi>LumderCo. J LOCKJbANP,0> ATi'iifioii Tlii^ I'Mi'iists* Exchange when writing. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING ValuahleOdtaloeae on Modern Steam and Hot- Water.Heatlng, mailed free upon regneet. Address THE HERENDBEN SIANCFACTURING CO. Dept. P, GENEVA, N. T. 39 Oortlandt Street, NEW YORK OKLAHOMA OITT, O. T. Furman Hollers haye been awarded the Oertlflcate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Sellinq Agents : EDW. S. DEAN, Bloomlngton, 111. E. K. BARR, La Orosse, WU. UeDUOD ttie rionsls* Bxenana* waea wrltUig. mm eriAl UM FITTirK^si H0T-Be.D SASH ' ^Ci . /LLUST/^ATEO CaJfiLOqUE. ^ 1 5J2 The Plorists' Hxchange Uentlon The FlorUts' Bxcbange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST AI.TERNANTHEBA8, B. C, SvarieHes, 76c. per 100. ACALTPHA, 21n. pots, 600 per doz., $3.00 per 100. ABUTlI.ON8AVITZlI,3in. pots. 76c. per doz., 96.00 per 100; 2 In. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. AGERATUM, blue and white. 2!ii in. pots, 60c. per do/..; $3.00 per 100. ASPAKAOUS SPBENQEBII, 2M In. pots, $2.00 per 100. A.SPAKAGUS SPBKNOKRII strong, 3 In. pots. 76c. pf-r doz.: $5.00 per 100. CARNATION'i, R. C. LILLIAN POND, B. MARKET. LAWSON, FLORA HILL, JOOST, CROt'KKR, $2.00 per 100. COLKUS VERSOHAFFBLTII and fancy varieties, rooted cuttines. 76c. per 100. CLEMATIS PANIi;ULATA,4 In. pots, tl.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots. 75c. per doz., $5.00 ner 100. CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 year old plants, (3.00 per doz. COBAEA 8CANDEN8, 3 In. pots, 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. EDON YMUS, golden variegated, 2ii in. pots, 60c per doz , $3.00 per 100. BUONVMUS, radicans, var., ZHln pots, 50c per doz., $3.00 oer 100, FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM,2liin. pot8,60c perdoz.;$:).OOper 100. GERANIUMS, dbl. scarlet, pink and white, 3 in. pots. 80c; ptT doz.; $4.00 per 100. OERANIUM.S, MRS. PARKER, sliver leaved double pink flowers. 3 in. pots. 75c. per doz., $6.00 per ion HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 60c. per doz.; $3 0' per 1110. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in; pots, 60c doz., $3.00 per 100. IVY, HAKDY ENGLISH, 3 In. pots. 3 branches in each pot. 75c per doz., f 5.00 per 100. LANTANA. DWARF, 2 In. pots, 50c perdoz., $3.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 2M in. pots, 50c per doz.. *3.00 per 100. MOO.NVINES. blue and white, 2!.^in. pots, 50c. doz. »3.00 per 100. MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS, cordif. var. 2 in. pots. 5f*c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. NICOTIANA S.VNDERAE. 2ii in. pots, 60c. per dnz.:$3.00 per 100. PETDNIA.s. double and white, 2^ in. pots, 60o. p.rdoz,; $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA, In bloom, 3 in. pots. «0c. perdoz.; $4 00 per 100 SCARLET SAGE, CLARA BEDMAN, 2H In. pots. 5Cc. per doz. ; $3.00 per ItO. SENECIO SCANDBNS, 2K In. pots, 60c per doz. .$3.00 per 100. SHA.STA DAISIES, 2i<; In. pots, 50c. perdoz.; $3 00 per 100. 8 W AINSONA alba, 2 In pots,60c. per doz:, $3 00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, SHASTA DAISIES, SCARLET SAGE, SMILAX. PETUNIAS, DWARF PHLOX. VERBENAS, $1.00 per 100. Ceiaei e nth a Roy streets. • KlOCfciK, PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. Absolutelv Safe and Reliable Ask' Your Frleads. When we Try To Realize how big this country is, -we look over a list of the places where w^e have built TANKS AND TOWERS of all heights and capacities. From Florida to Oregon, from Maine to Texas, these monuments of our skill and honesty stand, defying elemental war and natural decay. If you don't recognize them when you see them, write us for a list of those in your neighborhood. W. E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville, Ky. Mention The FInrisfs' Exchange when writing. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed for me Is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may Inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Carlson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. G. SooLLAT, Mgr. Established 42 Tettrs UentloD the FlorlBts* exchange when writing. SATISFACTION ^« ^^^r^^Sa^^ty. JOHNSTON HEATING C0.,1 133 Broadway. New York Mention The Florists' Exchange whea writing. of LouisianaJCypress and OCR FACILITIES I NCRK AS1-, U Washington Red Cedar OUR PRICE.S RIGHT OUR OR/IDE INVARIAIJI.Y THE BEsT Write for Catalogue and Estimate whfn tigiiring on your new hoiiaes. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mentiun The Florists' Kxchiinge when writing. A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of pioral ^gtaj |)gsjgns 1 It^lPORTER AND DE\LER IN rLORISTS' SUPPLIES v J FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''lll'^^^r^^i"" NEW YORK I it OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th St. k Jj WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE V ■^uns-i.u u.}ii.\i oHiiitiioxa .^iBlJoi^ aqx nonuaH For Greenhouses There is a Deal of Talk about sap free Cypress, and it's safe to say not nine out of ten men who Imy cypress materials can tell by its look whether it's sap free or not. Suppose it's |iainted, then who can tell ? Now there's two kinds of sap in Cypress — the blue sap that anyone can see and which rots out at once — and the white sap which looks just as solid, cuts just like the sound wood, and requires an e.x- pert to detect it. 20 per cent, of Cypress is apt to lie sappy — we cut out and luirn up that 20 percent. When you order materials from us, you don't get "firsts " in one part and odds and ends of seconds worked up in the small, less " in sight parts." It's a straight top notch quality from start to finish. In our greenhouses you pay for just what you get. and get just what you pay for. LORD & BURNHAM CO. GREENHOUSE DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS 1133 Broadway, Cor. 26tli St., New York Boston Branch: 819 Tremont Building _Mentioujrbe_Florists'_ E.\cbange_when writing. BASKETS FOR EASTER "W^e have a larger assortment than ever. Many new designs. Easter novelties. Try a sample order. Pompeian Tone 'Ware Vases, in many sizes and shapes. They add to the decoration of your store and are quick sellers. Bohemian Glass Vases. New china jardinieres for 3 inch plants'. Cycas Leaves and Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Mention The Florists' Exchnnge when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^'""iltlbebesr" Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bioomsburg, Pa. Mention The Fiorlsts' Exchange when writing. We are a straight shoot and aim to groxc into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. i6 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, APRIL 2J, 1906 One Dollar Pet Year Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations is to see them growing. There is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time 1 WINSOR. This iB sure to prove a winner. Nothing approacheB it In color, which 1b a clear silvery pink— a shdae between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautltul than either. In fact, it Is Just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make it sell in any market. The stem is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. Ab a grower it has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. white; enchantress. This is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which Is at once the most popular and most profitable carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which It blooms. White Enchantress is identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will find it in White Enchantress. HEIy. UIUIUM HARRISII Our growers have as clean and true a lot of Early Forcing Harrlsii as are being grown in Bermuda. We solicit your orders for same in various sizes. Our arrangement for high grade bulbs of French Romans. Paper White Grandiflora. Callas, .Japan Longitlorum, London Market Valley and picked bulbs of all Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Nar- cissus and Spira-a are unexcelled. PLANTS SUPPLIES llaiLdlianiGed^tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. AT BOSTON RoDerl Craig Wins Again Lawson Bronze Medal over Victory. S. A. F. Bronze Medal over Victory and other scarlets. First Prize in 100 Class over Victory and all other scarlets. Not another scarlet carnation was able to take first honors away from ROBERT CRAIG. Craig Wins at all the Shows. Craig Wins on the Wholesale Market. Craig Wins on the Retailer's Counter. Craig Wins as a Money Producer. Craig Wins as a Grower. Craig Wins as a First Class Commercial Carnation. THE INTRODUCERS of CRAIG win out CLEAN AND FAIR for PROMPTNESS in DELIVERY and PILLING ALL ORDERS on TIME and for a SQUARE DEAL in sending out only HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, WELL GROWN SELECTED CUTTINGS. Send in your order now- $3.00 for 25 6.00 for 50 12.00 for 100 ■-we can fill it promptly. $25.00 for 250 50.00 for 500 1 00.00 for 1 000 Cottage Gardens Company QUEENS, N. Y. 5 °/^ discopDt tor casii wittt order. Mention The FlorlsU' Exchange whea writing, CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 621 514 The Florists' Exchange BEGONIAS & GLOXINIAS LAWN CRASS SEED Gloxinias, mixed $ 3 " separate colors 4, Begonias, single mixed 1 " separate colors 3 " double mixed 3 " separate colors 4 Tuberoses, $1.00 luO 8 Gladiolus, extra mixed 1 Caladium, medium 5 " large 10, Sweet Peas, Earliest of All, pink and white for forcing per lb. Stocks, Ten Week, Princess Alice pkg. 25c. .90 ,s 100 .90 100 .90 100 .15 100 .90 100 L90 100 .00 1000 .25 100 ).00 100 ).00 100 45c. per WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street, City Uentlon The Florists' Bichange when writing. ESTABLISHED I802 SEEDS OF STAR PRIMROSE Primula Stellata. White, Crimson and Blue, each per 1-32 oz.. $1.25. Reg'ouia Venioii, Mixed, $t.60 per oz. Asparag:u8 Plumosus Nanus, $4.00 per 1000 HeedB. And all other ucwaud choice seedH for florists. Cycaa Bevoluta Stems, juat arrived from tfapan— bizes and Prices on application. liilium Harrisii, Lilian) Loniritlorum, price on application. J. M. THORBURN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. A CXppC— German ^rown in colors or Victoria Tr.pkt.,25c; >.ioz.,B0c;oz.,$1.75 Victoria, Giant* Tr. pttt. 30g; >^ oz.,70c; oz. $2.6U E Giant Comet. Tr. pkt. 16c ; }i oz. , 26c ; oz. 76c. Ostrich Feather, Tr. pkt. 15c; )i oz., 80c: oz. *1.(IU pflJ'CDA'llf A Large Flowering Superb VinE«I\/mm, Mixed. Tr. pkt. 6rc. Large Flowering Semi-dwarf Superb Mixed, Tr. pkt. 50c. Large Flowering Blue, White and Scarlet Tr. nkt, 25c. each. pniMf TT a Oblnensis Flmbrlata, Separate ri\lll«Jl«/l, colors or Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 50c. eacli. ObconlcaGrandl, Carmine, Lilac, Pink, White and Mixed, Tr. pkt 26c. each. ObconlcaGrandl, Robusta, Tr. pkt. a5c. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS. $1.50 per bale of 3U0 lb. W. C. BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of "Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAS. M. BRYANT) Engravfng M<"'"p°lntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write fer our Catalogue of Stock Engravings. Ueatlon The Florlsti' Exchange when ni-itlug. Genuine Teneriffe Bermuda Onion Seed Of 1906 Crop Grnwn from carefully selected onions. Or- der tile above at once from Peter S. Reid, Port Orotava, Teneriffe (Established 1865) who has had the same customers on his books for a quarter of a century. Orders should be accompanied by remittance. Bankers credit authorizing drafts against documents, or satisfactory bankeis references. No cancels admitted. Cable address, Eeid-Puerto Cruz. ( A. B. C. Ith. & 5th. Editions Codes used } Western Union ( Liebers Code Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE GRCWN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed 5000 Seed 10000 Seed 100000 Seed 250000 Seed $ 1.50 6.25 11.00 100.00 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Lon§ Beacli, Ca<. SIGNAL HILL fLORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. QUALITY 1^ BEND FOR OATALOOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :I4» W«»t I4th St., New York. Mention the Florllts' Bxchange when writing. Our Credit & Information List For January contains 104 pages. It gives ratings on over 5000 persons in the trade and Is the biggest thing of the kind issued. Send us $10 now for this year's subscription. THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New York City. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. PINTS, $5.00 PER 100. QUARTS, $10.00 PER 100. STlJMPPe.WALTERCO. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK Mpntlnn Thp Florists' Rsohnntrp whPti wrltlne. WARNING ! ! Don't Buy your whole order from us ; only try us in a small way, and find out that we supply finest bulbs, plants and valley. It's Worth trying ; costs you little to find out. We deliver all goods f. o. b. yotir tcwn. We only sell to good people. SEND A POSTAL AND GET OUR PRETTY CATALOGUE. John Scheepers & Company, Arniiem, Holland Neiv YorH Address, 2» 4 and 6 Old Slip. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LEONARD SHED GROWERS Largest growers of Beans, Peas and Leading ^^ F F 1^ Garden seeds In the Central West. Onion Set Write for Prices. «rower> f^LOWg. QQ^ CHICAGO Mpntion The Florists' Elxehange when writing. LAWN GRA55 SEED i"„/"paWs Diolcinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DiCKINSON CO, MentioD The FlorlBta' Exchapjge when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 SANSOME STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, S-weet Peas Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Zj Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Best of All, English and Pure Culture Maehroom Spawn. UTECRED Jl; nniU Seed Mercbsnts nCCDCK et UVn, and Growers 114 Chamber, itroet, fr^v VOKK Montliin The Florists' Exchange wlieu wriliug. EXTRA CHOICK FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURe. 6ERMANV. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOnSC SHOE BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. 12W. Broadway. NEW YORK Mcntiun The Flurlsts' Ex./bauge wbeu writing. G. G. MORSE & GO. Seed Grow^ers S15-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAI.. Careful growers of California specialties Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. WARNAARe>CO. SAS5ENHEIM, HOLLAND Headquarters for D. N. Von Slon, S. N. Qolden Spur, Hyacinths, Tulips, Peonlas, Splreas etc. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. ML8t1R00^ 8PAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send tor our boolflet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure 0 u 1 1 u r e, 10 11)9. Sl.OO; 100 1 h s . S 8 , 0 0 ; 1000 llis . $7.5.00. Dest English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 11) s. $6.00; 10 00 lbs. J56.00. STUMPP a WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. April 21, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 5J5 FERN BALLS FRESH IMPORTATION. WELL-MADE AND IN SPLENDID CONDITION. Kach, Postpaid. Per Doz. Per 100 Each. Postpaiil. Per Doz. l>er 100 5 to 8 inches ill diameter $0.25 $1.60 $12.00 7 to !) inches in diameter. $0.35 $2.25 $l,s.00 25 Balls at 100 rate. GIANT FLOWERING GLOXINIAS. ^'^c^''T'°''al ouALiTY. •Separate; culors. Spotted, KeU, White. Blue, Red with white border, and Blue with white border Choice mixed Soo our Tycas ofTer in last week's Exchange. $0.00 .50 $4.00 3.50 JOHNSON ® STOKES, '''-'}i^!i^SiSVJl^^'' FOR BARGAINS ...IX... Gladioli and Caladium Esculentum Ar>DRE.SS H.H.BergerS Co., 47 Barclay St., New York Afentlon The Florists" Eschauge when writing. GLADIOLI AND OTHER Summer Flowering Bulbs JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK N. Y. Uentlon The Florlata' Exchange when writing. WHY NOT? Try just one case of our AZAL.EA5. Grown by Eugene Vervaet de Voz, ofSwijnaerde (Belgium), the well known proprietor of the Indian Azalea Nurseries; established 1846. Grows over 200,000 fine shaped, ^vell BUDDED plants. Send postal and get our SPECIAL prices and pretty catalogue. John Scheepers & Co. 2, 4 and 6 Old Slip - - - New YorR City C A N N A S When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West erove. Pa, United States Representative and Grower of Orofif s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. 'Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florlsti' Exchange when writing. DAHIIA ROOTS ....\m PLANTS.... David ilcrbcrr & son (Sill lessors ti> L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS ONLY SINGLES LEFT Order at iince. only a limited quantity are unsold in Singles live separate eolors. $2.75; mixed S2.50. N. LE PAGE. Mt. Vernon, N Y. Asent for HUBERT & CO. Ltd. Mention the riorlata' Elxcban£e when writing 10,000 GLADIOiUS BULBS Very fiiiw Heht mixed I^emoines and Ganda- vensis. <.i to }*4 inB..S2 50 per IOlo. Also Knby Kins' a nd Neniiolitan Pepper Heed a liar^aiu Caph with order I. & J. L. Leonard. lona, N. J. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. CI5 A. I^sj IVJ y^ ^ True, Bound, selected roots. 2,3 an 1 more eyes, I'e Qinia. Florence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, RobuBta, Metallica $2,00 per 100; $16 00 per 1000. Bla,ek Prince, Martha Wasliiiieton, piiik. Ki^andale, West Virginia, Blark Beauty. Kate Qrav, $3.00 per 100; t>5. 00 per 100. Mixed $1 O0nerlo0:$!i OOcerlOOO. nAHl lAK field-trrown. leading' kinds, for cut- UnULiltXJ tlowers named whole roots. $3.50 per 10); »3').0n per 1000. Mixed $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0.» Balto., Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LILY Of THE VALLEY PIPS 100,000 fine quality, true Convallaria Ma- jalis Granditlora, Berlin kind, S2. 00 per 1000. Funkia Variegata, large clumps, S5.00 per 100. Giant Pansy, Giant Daisy, Hardy Carnation and Florists' Carnation seed. BEAULIEU, WOODHAVEN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES A.T ALU PRICES „ . per ion Crimson Ramblers, 2-3 ft $ ,s.oo Hybrid Perpetuals, 10.00 English Ivy, .No, 1. X & XX, prices on application. Hydrangea P. G. Privet, 2-3 ft 2-3 ft 3-4 ft perlOO .. «6.00 .. 10.00 2.60 per iOOO CREEPING or TRAILING ROSES 111. .\.\. $l'..(i(] |..'r 100: .wo, 00 iier 1000. So. Orange Perfection, whiti' shaderl pink Universal Favorite, Manda's Triumph, white. Pink Reamer, pink. .S6.00 per 100; .Wi.OO iier liXM). Wichuriana Hybrids, X size. 2 year old, own mots, $.5.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Coleus, cuttings or 2 in. pots Cannas, 2 new varieties. Fairy, Queen and Flora- dora, $1.2.5 per 10 500,000 Perennials Gooseberries, strong $7..50 per ]0i) Crown Bob, Whilesmllh Industry, Lancashire Lad 1 and Evergreen Gem, creamy white Gardenia yellow, Jersey Beauty, yellow,. Lynches Hybrid, pink. Mrs. Lovett, pink. 500,000 Roses, 2 in. pots, prices on application. Cannas, li'adhiK varieties. 4 in. pots $6.00 per 100. 50,000 Honeysuckles, cannot be excelled. 30,000 Boxwood, :: 1 in. $20.00 per 1000 " 4-5 in. $.30.00 per 1000 " 5-6 in. $.50.00 per 1000 Bush Box, 2 ft. to 4 ft. high. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, n. . ^Mi^Dtiun The Florists' Exchauge when writing. PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS sow THESE EARLY, will make spltndid plants in bloom for Fall sales. i Trade Pkt. Trsde Pkt. 1.00 1.00 1. 00 100 1.00 Primula Obconica Trade Pkt Red 40 Pink 30 white 20 H y b ri d a Mixed choice colors 30 Fimbriata choice mixed 50 For complete list of seasonable seeds and supplies see our wholesale list mailed free on retiuest to all FLORISTS. HENRY F. MICHELL CO. -^kg^c^.St^^'^ IDI8 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Primula Sinensis. White, pure, ;; " Brilliant Red.. .60 " " Holborn Blue. .60 Crimson. _ 60 ;; " Pink 60 Michell's Euro- pean Mixture, a grand strain 60 Alvimuij_The_l\lurisis^_Exchuuge when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the weeds In Ynor Lawn. If yonkeepthe weeds cut 80 Ihey do not go to seed and cut your t.:ra8B without break- ing the small feeders of rootB, the grass will become thick and he weeds will dia- ppear. The Cilppor will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below Is the price: No. 1-12-in. Mower. $5; No. 2— 15-ln. Mower. $6; No. 3-I8-ln. Mower. S7; No. 4— 2I-in. Mower. $8 Send drift, money-order or reg. letter. Mention The Florists' Exchange when nTltlng. CHOICE STOCK per 1 00 S2.2S .70 .60 Double Dahlias, ill iiiixiMl mlors Gladiolus, chriicest mixed Madeira Vines, Oxalis, .J5 Lilium Longiflorum, 7 X 9 7.50 German Iris, niixetl varieties --- 2.00 Amaryllis Formosissima 4.50 JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Florists' ' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN A. T. DE l\ MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Mention Tbe Florlata' CARNATION ^V^^' $3.50 LTD.. 2 to 5 Duaoe St., New York Dxchanse when writing. Se^djjra^e^eport^ AMERICAN SBED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. Y., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. Our imports of potatoes for the first .seven montlis of the current fiscal year amounted to 1,1SS,177 bushels, as against 78,188 bushels during a similar period in 1904-5 and 119,080 bushels in 1903-4. "The Germination of Seed Corn" re- ceives attention by Professor J. W. T. Duvel, assistant in the Seed Labora- tory, Bureau of Plant Industry, in Far- mers' Bulletin No. 253. The follow- ing are some of the professor's con- clusions: Approximately 15,000,000 bushels of corn are required for seed every year in the United States. The yield depends largely on the vitality, of the seed planted. Of 3,322 ears tested. 1.906, or more than one-half, were unfit for seed. These samples were taken from ears picked for seed by good, careful farmers, and are evi- dently much above the average. Field tests have shown that seed of strong vitality will produce the largest yield of corn. CLEANING DODDER-INFESTED ALFALFA SEED. — Recent experiments^ show that almost any alfalfa seed on the market may be made practically free from dodder and safe to sow by careful hand sifting through a wire sieve hav- ing twenty meshes to the inch. A cheap serviceable sieve for the purpose may be made by constructing a light, wooden frame about 12 inches square by t^hree inches deep and tacking over the bottom of it twenty-mesh wire screen made of No. 32 (English guage) round wire. One-fourth to one-half pound of- seed should be put in the sieve at a time and vigorously shaken during one-half min- ute. A man should be able to clean from five to ten bushels of seed per day. Dealers in alfalfa seed should either sift all the seed they sell or else provide their customers with the means of doing the work themselves. Dodder is so trou- blesome a weed that no one can afford to take the risk of sowing unsifted seed. The Station will furnish free samples of d♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦< Mention The Florists' Eiichange when writing. TIME TO HEDGE t^. i-w - Priced HEDGING California. Privet. Bushy, transplanted stock. 18 to 24 inches, $2.00 per 100; $14,00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Japan Quince; strong stock, 2 to 3 feet, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii, bushy plants, 18 to 24 inches, $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Let us price your wants in Roses, Clematis, Perennials, Shrubs, Vines, Conifers and Ornamen- tal Trees. We sell at wholesale: send for price list; we mail it to the Trade only: use printed statiniierv. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NcwarK, Wayne Co.. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. RHODODENDRONS Lilacs, Snowballs, and other forcing plants in large quantity to offer of a high grade. ENDTZ, VAN NES & CO. BOBICOOP, HOL,I.AND. New York Office, Maltus and Ware, Stone St Uentlon The FlorUtfl* Exchange when writing. KOSTER A CO. Ssrr?:i BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas. Box Tree«, Clematis, Coolferi, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES. EU. Catalogue free on demand. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I , Hoboken, N. J. JUST REOEIVEO FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirjea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Soses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Ifentlon the Florlflta* Bxehui^e when writing. Baby Ramblers, Immense Stock of 2}4 in. Pots, $7.00 per lOo 3 " " 10.00 " 100 Field grown strong $25.00 per 100 Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. Sets t70.D0 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 cts 100.00 ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. 250,000 Buxus suCTrutlcosa trans. 3 to 1 In. 4 cts. 38.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after Marcti 10. ' SEABROOK, N. H. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. AMBBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PI^ANTS Our Descriptive Cataloeae of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists^ ATLANTA. GA Mention the Florists* Bxchange when writing. 250,000 GaiiMa Filvei 100 2 years. 2j-3 ft., 6-8 branches $2.00 2 " 2-2J ft.. 4-8 branches 1.75 2 " 2-2J ft.. 2^ branches 1.00 2 " 18-24 ins., 4-8 branches 1.25 3 " 2-2i ft.. 6-10 branches 2.00 3 " 18-24 ins.. 6-8 branches 1.60 4 ■' Tree form. 3-6 ft.. 25c. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to ; and transplanted— line stock. 800,000 Asparagus Roots 2 years, Palmetto, strong $0.40 2 " Conover's Colossal 35 Palmetto 30 Conover's 30 Barr's Mammoth 30 Donald's Elmira 30 Giant Argenteuil 50 1000 $18.00 15.00 9.0O 10.00 18.00 12.00 ; times $3.00 2.76 2.60 2.60 2.50 2.50 3.60 Strawberry Plants lOO 1000 Gandy $0.40 $3.00 Buback 40 3.00 New Home 40 3.00 Glen Mary 30 2.50 Brandywine 30 2-50 Term Prollflc... .30 2.26 100 1000 Clyde $0.30 S2.'26 jyiichel's Early .30 2.'25 Fairfield 30 Haverland .30 Excelsior 30 2.'i5 2.25 2.26 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Hall's Japan Honeysuckle. 3 years....$3.50 $3000 Bignonia Radicans, 4 years 6.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata. 4-6 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata, 5-7 ft 6 00 Spirsa Billardii. 4-5 ft 5.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J. H. O'HAGAN, Little Silver, N. J. Uentlon the FlortstR* Bxchange when writing. <84oOLDCOLOHVNURSLBIES Crataesrus Amoldlana 1-5 ft. Crataegus Crus-galll 3-i H. Crataegus mollis 2-4 ft. Forsythia Fortunel 3-i ft. Viburnum molle , . 2-3 ft. Viburnum opuluB 12-18 In. Viburnum venosum 12-18 In. Trade list now ready. 1906 100 (12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 S.OD 8.00 T. R. WATSON, Uentlon Tlie FlorUta' Plymoutli, Mass. BxchftDX* when wrJtlDg. 75,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVETS 3 years. 3 to 4 feet 10 to 16 branches $18.00 per 1000 4 years. 4 to G feetf or immediate eff ect$25.00 per lOCO LiKhter grade. 3 years, $14.00 per 1000. SELECTBD SPECIMENS, will make fine balls in one season, $6.00 per 100. Packing free. Cash PEBCNI4S, Sinsjle Giants of California and othir best etruins f roui 2W In h pots. 4l8(i best Mammoth Verbenas, 2ii Inch pots. $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 101(1 JAMES AMBACtlER, WEST END, NEW JERSEY. UeatloD The Florists' Bxchange when writing. W. VAN HLEEF & SOINS, Wholesale Growers ^^^ B08KOOP, of Nursery Stock HOLLAND ^Jij^ Are pleased to inform their friends in the trade that their Repre- sentative and Junior, W. VAN KLEEF, Jr., is now making his regular yearly trip through the States in the interest of their firm. Kindly await his arrival before placing your orders elsewhere. Address all letters during April and May, care MALTUS & WAREj 1 4 Stone Street, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. RAFFIA The reason for the increased demand for "Red Star" Brand arejuatthese:— The erood, un- iform quality and our lib- eral guarantee to replace any tliat proves inferior. Rftfl'la Is tlie material for ty- ing plants and "Red Star" is thf most satisfactory lirand to use. because the strands are long strong and of good color. AsIc for a free sample and yoi' win agree with us that "Red Star" brand is the best for thf* money and understand too why wi' sell ton after ton all over the Taited Sta*i^<*. THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS. Box B. Dreshertown, Pa. iiii null Mention The Florists' Bxchange -when wrltluj!. and KHLPIIII LHTIFOLie. The largest and best stock of collected Maxi- mums and Ealmias in America, foliage perfection Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery- trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had any where in the United States; large orders especially desried. Write For Wholesale Price List. THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange wben writing. ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB And Small Fralt Plauts Extra strong two year old asparagus. $4.00 per 1000; good two year. $3.00 per 1000; strong, young Rhubarb. $3.00 per 100; Ward. Eldorado, Blowers, Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert. Witch and other raspberries ; 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong 18to 24 in. tops Ampel- opsis Veitchii. $2..50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address, CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Uentlon The Florists* BxebaDK« wben W7itla». April 21, i;)06. The Plorists' Exchange 519 Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the Country. standard varieties in unlimited quantity. New and rare varieties In great assortment. Quality of stock of our usual well-known high standard. Size of plants correct to give the best and quickest results Many planters not thoroughlj- familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give' satisfactory returns the first season. This, in most Instances, is a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called " field clumps " that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in this list is described as being 3, 4 or 5-inch pots. This does not necessarily mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and potted up during the Fall and early Winter months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the Spring, with practically no loss, which, in the ease of clumps, is often quite serious. FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST Per doz. Acanthug Mollis. 4-ln. pots $1.25 LatifoliuB. 4-Id. pots 1.25 •Achillea Filipendulina. 4-ln. pots .75 Millefolium Eoseum. 3-ln."pot8.. .75 •The Pearl. 3-iD. p<-.ts 75 Aconitum Fisherii. Strong 1.25 Autumnale. Strong 1-25 Lycoctonum. Strong ,.... 1.25 NapelluB. Strong 1-25 Napellus. Bicolor. Strong 1.25 Adonis Pyrenaica. Strong 1.25 Agrostemma Coronaria. 4-ln. pots. .75 Flos Jovis. 3-In. pots 76 *Anthericum Liliastnmi. Strong. . .75 •Lilliago. Strong 75 Ajuga Reptans Variegata. 3-ln. pots 1-00 3 -In. .75 .75 .75 Genevensis. 3-1d. pots .... *Alyssum Sazatile Compacta. pots Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. •Anemone Japonica. A fine stock, not of the usual winter killed sort frequently sent out. but vigorous growing plants from 3-in. pots •Anemone Japonica. Semi-double. rosy carmine 75 •Alba. Large, pure white 75 •Prince Henry. New double, deep pink 1.00 •Queen Charlotte. Semi-double La France pink, the finest of all •Rosea Superba. Silvery rose.. •Whirlwind. Grand double-white Anemone Pennsylvanica. 3-In. pots Sylvestris. 3-in. pots. .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 Eliza Fellman 1.50 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 Pulsatilla. 3-in. pots. Anthemifl Tinctoria Kelwayii. 3-iii. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots Pallida. 3-In. pots Aquilegias CaryophiUoides, Chrysan- tha, Chrysantha Alba, Califor- nian Hybrids, Grandiflora, Skin- neri and Vulgaris Flore Plena. Strong; 4-In. pots Coerulea and Canadensis. 3-ln. pots •Arabis Alpina. 3-ln. pots •Flore Plena. 3-in, pots Armaria Maritima Alba. 3-ln. pots Splendens. 3-ln. pots Artemisia Abrotanura. Strong. .. . Purshiana. 4-ln. pots Stellariana. 3-ln. pots •Asclepias Tuberosa. Strong one- year-old roots 75 •Asters. Flardy Alpine varieties. 3-In. pots •Asters. Hardy Michaelmas varie- ties as under. 3-in. pots. Amellua Elegans. Deep bluish violet. 11^ feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 Inches. Airship, Pure white. August and September. 21/2 f^et. Cbapmajil. Light ageratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pale heliotrope. 3 feet PatBchi. Pure white. 3 feet. F. W. Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formosissima. Bright violet. 3 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Pale lilac, very free. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright violet purple. 4 feet. Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 feet. Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope. large flowers. 4 feet. Snowflake Very free, pure white. 18 Inches. St. Brigid. White tinted Iliac. 3l^ feet. ThoB. S. Ware. Lilac mauve. 3V. feet. Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet color. 4 feet. Trinerrus. Rich violet purple. 2I^ feet. White Queen. Large white, very free. 4 feet, •Aster Grandiflorus. Scarce; large flowering 2.00 Astrantia Major. 4-In. pots 1.50 Per 100 $10.00 10.00 6,00 6.00 5,00 10.00 10,00 10,00 10,00 10.00 10,00 6.00 6.00 5,00 5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6,00 8.00 15.00 12.00 VARIETIEIS MARKE:D It Per Per dOB. 100 Baptisia Australia. Strong clumps 1,00 8.00 Tinctoria. Strong clumps 1,00 8.00 Bocconia Cordata. Strong roots, , . .75 6.00 *Boltonia Asteroides. 4-In. pots,. .75 6.00 •Latisquama. 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Bellis. White and pink. Strong plants 60 S.OO Callirhoe Involvcrata. 3-In. pots.. 1.00 8.00 Campanula Carpatica. Blue. 4-In. pots 75 6.00 White. 4-ln. pots 75 6.00 Grandis. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Grossekii. 4-ln, pots 75 6.00 Persicifolia. 3-ln. pots 75 6.00 Alba. 3-ln. pots 75 6.00 •Gigantea Moerheimi. New; 3-ln. pots 1.2s Punctata. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Rapunculoides. 4-ln. pots 75 Trachelium. 4-In. pots 1.00 Alliaraefolia. 3-ln. pots 1.00 Gloraerata, 3-In. pots l.OO Alba. 3-ln. pots 1,00 Latifolia Macrantha. 3-In. pots 1.00 Lactiflora. 4-ln. pots 1.00 Media, Double (Canterbury Bell) .75 Single (Cnnterbury Bell) 75 Calimeris Incisa. 3-ln. pots 75 •Caryopteris Mastacanthus. 3-In. pots 75 Cassia Marylandica. Strong, 1-year old 75 Catananche Coerulea, 3-!n. pots.. .75 Cerastium Tomentosum. 3-In. pots .75 •Centaurea Dealbata, 4-In. pots.. 1.00 •Montana Alba. 4-In. pots 1.25 •Rubra. 4-In. pots 1.25 •Violetta, 4-In. pots 1.25 •Cephalaria Alpina, 4-In. pots.... 1.00 Chelone Lyonii. 3-ln. pots 1.00 Obliqua Alba. 4-ln. pots 1.00 •Chrysanthemum Maximum Tri- umph. 4-ln. pots 75 •Burbank'a Shasta Daisy. 3-ln. pots 60 •Bur'bank's New Shasta Daisies, Alaska, and Westralia. 3-In. Dots 1.50 •Chrysanthemums, Hardy Pompone. In variety GO •Cimicifuga Acerinum. Strong roots 2.00 •Dahurica. Strong roots 2.00 •Racemosa. Strong roots l.OO •Simplex. Strong roots 3.50 j*ClematiB Davidlana. Strong, one- year 75 Integrifolia. Strong, two-year. . 1.25 •Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. Strong: heavy. 4-ln. pots 75 •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rare, strong plants 2.00 •Chinensis. Blue. Strong plants .75 white. Strong plants 75 •Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong plants 1.50 •FormoBum. The most popular. Strong plants 75 •Hybridum. In choice mixture 75 ..•Six fine named sorts 2.50 •Sulphureum. Strong plants 1.50 •Dianthus BarbatuB (Sweet WIl- Ilnm). Large clumps 75 Strong 4-ln. pots 60 •Latifolius Atrococcineus. 4-In. pots 75 •Dictamnus Fraxlnella Alba. Strong plants 1.25 •Rubra. Strong plants 1.00 Dielytra Spectabilia. Strong clumps .75 Formosa. Strong, 4-In. pots 1.00 •Digitalis Ambigua or Grandiflora. Strong 3-ln. pots 75 •Gloxiniflora. Strong 4-In. pots., .75 •Lanata. Strong 3-In, pots 75 •Doronicum Caucasicum. Strong 3- In. pots 1.00 •Escelsum. Strong 3-ln. pots 1.00 •Echinops Ritro. Strong 4-In, pots 1.00 Sphaerocephalus. Strong 4-ln. pots 1.00 Epimediums In variety. Strong plants 1.50 "Eryngium Amethystinum. Strong 1.50 ARE SUITABLE TO CUT 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 15.00 15.00 8.00 25.00 6.00 10.00 4-in. pots •Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus, In. pots 1.25 •Glabellua. 3-In. pots 1.00 •GlaucuB. 3-In. pots 1.00 •SpeciosuB. 3-ln. pots 1,00 •Eupatorium Ageratoides. 3-In. pots .75 •Coeleatinum. 3-In. pots 75 'Euphorbia Corollata. 3-ln. pots.. .60 •Feverfew Little Gem. 214-In. pots .60 Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily), Strong roots 60 •Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily). Strong roots 1.00 Undulata Media Picta (Varie- gated). Strong roots 75 *Gaillardia Grandiflora, 4-ln. pots.. .75 15.00 6.00 6.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 18.00 12.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8,00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 Per P»r dot. 100 Geranium Sanguineum. 4-ln. pots .75 S.0O Album. 4-ln. pots .75 6.00 Geum in variety. 3-In. pots 1.00 8.00 Glechoma Variegata. 3-In. pots.. .75 6.00 •Gypsophilla Paniculata. Strong. one-year-old .75 8.00 •FI. pi. New 2 64 Inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $i6.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 '4 Inch pots, tS.OO per 100 ; $76.00 per 1,000 ; 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of out door bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2^4 Inch pots, $16.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavassexir (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler We win furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2>a Inch pot's, at $2.75 per dozen ; (17.60 per 100 ; $12.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Ifentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price-list on application. We carry immense ^quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 505 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Mention the Florists' Birchange when writing. SEND TO TMIMOON COMPANY Tor I TREES, »neUlt&, VINES Your ) and SMALL ERUITS Descriptive IllnBtrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. Morrisvllle, la. The Florists' Exchanfje when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. ilentioD The FloriBts' Exchange when wrltlug. Large specimen Trees. Norway Maple, 2H to 31n. diameter. Oriental Plane, 2% to 3 in. " Horse Chestnut, 2H to 3!^ in. " Carolina Poplar, l^i & 2 in. " Hemlock Sprnce. 4 to 6 feet. "Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. First Class Salesmen Wanted for Nursery Stock. Mention the Floriata' Bicbange when writing. OAK GROVE NURSERIES. 1906 Crop. Asparag^as plnmosas nanus seed. Lath house grown. $2.25 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Orozy's mix $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. IfentloD The Florists* Bxchange when writing. pMl!!£ Auto-Spray H| ^m i pal. tnnk, brass [urmp, operates by l^^^^fl compressed .lir. 12 strokes give pressure Ig^ll to spray >; acre. Aulo*Pop AHschment mfll^RJ cleans nozzle every time used; saves Ujf^Hg half the mixture. Eestlinehigh grade ^^^^^■1 sprayers, hand and p.iwer. In America. ^ H^B Catalog free. Good agents wanted. =M=JSIk E. C. BROWN CO., ^^JOm 51 Jay SI., Rochester, N. Y. Mention ISie FlorlBta' Prch&nge whep wrltlrm. RICHMOND ROSE 100 1000 ready soon 2\4 in $10.00 $90.00 CARNATIONS R. C. VAR LAWSON 6.00 46.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 1.60 12.00 Cabh with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack, N. Y. Ueatlon tke Fkrlits' ■xehasfe wbea wrltlac. DAHLIA ROOTS $3.00 per 100 20.00 perlOOO Wm. Agnew C. W. Bruton Penelope A. D. Livoni Fern Leaf Beauty Nymphaea H. D. CULIN MIT. HOLLY, N. J. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for eclglnp:, walks, etc.. 4 years old. 6-8 in. S.'i.OO per 100. M5.00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Cash with urder. D^VARF and XRAIMED FRUIT TREHS A 8I"ECIAt.TY Send for Quotations, Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Ciiff, L. !., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing- HERE'S A BARGAIN 4,ooo Roses, A I stock. i,ooo riadame Plantier, white. r,500 Baltimore Bell, white cHmber. 1,500 Prairie Queen, pink climber. $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per looo. Two year old Stock. Cash or C. O. D. E. A. BUTLER dfc SOM, NIAQARA FALLS, NEW YORK. Mention The FloriatB* Bxchange when VTlllng. ROSES Frau Karl Druschkl. The finest white rose; good for pot or ground; excellent plants. $12.00 per 100: $1.50 per 10. Also Tea. Hybrid and Rambler Roses, at lowest prices. List free. , WILLIAM STUPPE, WESTBURY STATION. L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROSBS Per 100 Wellaslay, 2J inch SIO.OO Richmond, 2J inch 12.00 Brldos, ^ Maids, V 21 Inch 3.50 Chatenay, ) S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I Mention the FLorlati' Bxcbanse wben wrItliMr. ►♦♦♦♦*! Richmond ROOTED CLTTINOS Now Ready for Shipment. We have 10,000 plants to procure wood from PRICE, $7 per loo or $60 per 1000 GUARANTEED STRONG WELL ROOTED HEALTHY CUTTINGS ROOTSD ROSE CVTTIMGS Per 100 Kaiserin $3.50 Perles .S.liO MacArthur 3..')0 La Detroit 3.50 Per 100 Brides S1.50 Bridesmaids 1-50 Chatenay 1.50 American Beauty Plants ready April 1st in 1% in. pots, per 100, .$6.00 ■ per 1000. SSO.OO BASSETT ^ WASHBURN \ 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO | ?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦•»*♦♦•♦♦•♦♦♦♦*»••*»♦♦>♦♦♦•♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦ Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR FORCING 60,000 CRAFTED ROSES Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Rose Pots. $15.00 per 100. 3i inch Pots. $18.00 per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots. $10.00 per 100. 3J inch Pots. $15.00 per lOO. J. L, DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists* Bzchenffe when wrltlntr. Richmond Per too $10.00 Fine, healthy, strong plants from 2-inch pots. PerlOOO $90.00 J. A. BUDLONG, 37-39 E. Randolph Street, UentloD The Florists' Elxchange when writing. Chicago, III. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock tor Forcing and Home Qrown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Oharta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25 ; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. "■ °6,r Rochesfer, N. Y. UentloB Ibe Florists* Sxchtn^s when writlnc. SEND for our list of 2i inch and 4 Inch pots. STANDARD LINE OF GERANIUMS and general line of Miscellaneous Slock. See our add for March 3rd. Pansy Plants, extra fine strain, bud and bloom, $.^.00 per 1000. Little Gem Feverfew, 2i inch at $2.50 per 100. The National Plant Co. DAYTON, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF The Florists' Hail Association has paid 950 losses amounting to $96,000.00 For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. UentloD tbe Florists * Bxdiange wben writing. April 21, 1906. The Florists' Bxchange 521 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K' r.,!7 Ji'imings E It 530 Allen W S Co. r>:^7 Johnson & Stokes. . .51.^ Alsop J W 514 Johnson Heuting Co..>43 Ambacber James... jlSJones H T.. olS Andersen & Christen- Juul K 0 531 sen 523lKoster & f liassitt & l\;ishl)!irn..'".20KreschoTer L J. lii.j- State Nurs 51SKroeschell Ilrus liiiyei-sdurfer H & Co.544 j^uphler Win K. I'.eaeh James E Heaulien H lieaven E .\ Iteeker Williani . Beckert W 0 Berger H H Jt Co Bernbelmer E ... Eirnlng H G nii.ek Chas Bloom J S Boddingtou A T.514-22-311 , ^ Bonnet & Blake 537Mader P Bonnot Bros . . . Breitineytr's Sons J Vaughan's Seed Store Weeber & Don 514 SlSWelch Bros 53S Vesey W J & M S. .533Weston H 523 Vlek's Jas &. Sons. .515 Whilldin Pottery <'ci..'>41 Vlek & Hill Co .'.20 Wiotor Bros 534.3» Vineeut tt & Sons. . .330 Wliitcrsoii E K Co . . . ."i:'.!! Ward B SI «r Co 514 Wood Bros ■'■'j^ Warnaar & Co 514 Young A L & Co .537 Watson R T SlSYoung J l£ Weathered Co 543 Young Thos 53T Weber C S & Co 542 Zangen 0 V oil. Weber H & Son* Co.5355'lmmer Chas 51:3 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED .536": .53.? ^3*Lockland I.nm Co... 543 Lord & Bnrnham Co, .544 5.31 „.,7May & Co L L 539 ' 5^*9 McConnell Alex 532 Brennem.;j15::.::;53.«c|add»^^.....536 530-31 McKissick Wm B...538 520 McManus J 537 '■'5;4Meehan Sons Thomas. 518 ■■ '5.>,lMetropolitan Mat Co. 533 ■"gl.jMichell H !■' Co 515 Su'tto- & s;n''E'Co::620Mif Cut fM Exch..540 Bjer Bros ssiMiUang F o37 Caldwell W K Co n44Moltz A Campbell C H Chase Stephen Brown E & t^i Br(.wn Peter . Blown Co E C Dryant J .\I. . . Bndlong J A. Burpee W A Co .630 Cliioaper 1000. Lady Oanipbell Violets from Pots and Soil. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE , Kennett Square, Pa. Mcnilon The Florists' Eicbange "hen writing. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS BEST VARIETY IN SEPARATE COLORS Out of '2' in. pots, now ready for .5 in. per 100 pei^doz SINGLE. WOO DOUBLE, 1^10 M. E- PA.OE, STAMF'^RD, $..50 .fiO CONN. . \V. D. Detroit. An Appointment. Phili[i Breitmeyer has been ap- liointed Park and Boulevard Com- missioner, succeeding Robert E. Bol- ger. He has selected as his superin- tendent Wm. Dilger, who has devoted seventeen years to landscape garden- ing and horticultural draughting. HARRY. Chicago. News Items. W. Van Kleef, Jr., represen- ting the nursery house of W. Van Kleef & Sons of Boskoop, Holland, spent most of last week in Chicago, leaving on Saturday for Ohio. He re- ports a very satisfactory business. A pleasant Easter feature was the children's exhibition at the Chicago Latin School gymnasium. Only the children who personally raised the flowers were allowed to compete, and the proceeds were donated to a well- known Charitable Society. The Retail Florists' Association has been incorporated for "mutual pro- tection." Incorporators;, G. J. Walker. William H. Kidwell, Charles Schnei- der. A card received in Chicago Monday states that J. C. Vaughan was enjoy- ing the plea.sant shore of the Pacific at Los Angeles. The. meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club called for Thursday evening, April 12, went by the board as there was not a quorum present. Everybody was too busy getting ready for the avalanche. A NEW DANGER FOR SEEDS- MEN.— Seedsmen are familiar with legal cases bearing on their resiionsi- bility with regard to qualily and cor- rectness of .seeds; but a case heard at Gloucester on Tue.sday throws a new light on their liabilily. Many coiin- try seedsmen supply seeds for bird feeding, and it appears that Messrs. Winfleld & Son supplied a canary breeder with seed for this purpose. A number of valuable birds subse- quently fell ill, and several died. It was alleged that the seed had been treated with sulphuric acid, and the bird owner sued Messrs. Winfleld for damages. After reviewing the evi- dence, which was of a very contra- dictory nature, the judge concluded that the birds did not die from sul- lihuric acid poisoning, but that they were killed by the bad seed sold by defendants, and he gave judgment for plaintiff for £18, value of birds lost. — Horticultural Advertiser, England. p,"\TBRSON. N. J.— There was an Eas- ter lily war In town last week. Last vear Ed. Sceerv and the Boston Store, ione of the big department stores^ triea which could lose the most money on Easter lilies: the result was a tie. A few weeks ago an effort was made by the re- tail men to form a combination, with 20c a bud as the standard price tor lilies. All were willing except Sceery, who with blood in his eye. declared he would fight the department store to a stand- still " The remark was repeated until it reached the ears of the department store men. Thev immediately declared war. and solemnly swore they would sell lilies cheaper than Sceery if they had to give them away. The war went mer- rily on, for several days, prices fluctua- ted from lOc. a bud to 4c. (mostly 4) until the Boston Store suiiply gave out. Then prices went to lOc. a bud. and quo- tations remained firm. This week the fraternity are figuring to find their Eas- ter profits, but thev are mostly 23. The worst feature of the whole situation is that it will be impossible to obtain a decent price for Easter stock in tliiM town for many moons to come. If the large growers are wise, they will take steps to organize a local florists' club to control the situation. ORCHIDS SANDER, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Largest Importers, Exporters. Growers and Hybridists in the world. AMERICAIN OPFflCE, 235 Broadway. Room 1. ISEVV YORK CITV. LIBERTY, N. T. — B. B. Holts- lander savs: Our Easter trade was 20 per cent, better this year than last, with more call for plants than cut flowers, especially the Baby Rambler rose. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Easter trade was all that could be desired, and. taking it all In all. was even better than the Easter of 190.">. Lilies sold well not- withstanding that one of our local de- partment stores advertised them at loc. a flower, then dropped to Wc. Bulbous stock went well. Pans of daffodils, tu- hps and hyacinths, were in great de- mand. Some nice azaleas were seen here: these sold fairly well. A few lilacs •B-ere observed. S. S. Peckham had some well-grown hydrangeas. G. H. Chamber- Iln reports everything sold out clean: cut flower trade was good with him. Violets were scarce: the price was $1.50 to $- per 100. Carnations brought from 75c. to $1 per dozen: roses from $2 to .?2.50 per dozen; tulips and narcissus, cut, $50c. per dozen. R. H. Woodhouse was very strong on bulbous stock, and had some of the finest flowers seen here for a long time. Pierce's window was very prettily arranged; he reports a very good trade. Mondav morning found all the florists tired .-Ind weary, manv of them bavins been on the go till late Saturday night and all day Sunday. The Spring rush on outdoor work is now on. R. H. Woodhouse has a large gang of men planting and gniding. Mr. Greenlaw, with N. F. McCarthy, of Boston, called on the trade the past „,eek. HORTICO. .Mention TSe Florists' Exehange when writing. Mention The Florists' E.vehange when writing. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. MCKEESPORT, PA.— J, W. Butler has opened a flower store at 212 Fifth avenue. ^ ,, WATERVILLE, MB. — Mitchell & Company opened their store, 114 Main street, on April 12. HOtTGHTON. MICH.— The Lutey Flo- ral Company has opened a branch store here in the Tratben building. P.\INESVILLE, O.— Charles Malin and family have removed to California, where he will engage in the business of raising violets. L.\NCASTER, N. T. — Arthur Schna- bel will build a large greenhouse on Main street. Mr. Schnabel formerly had charge of the Maplewood greenhouses ' and gardens. 522 The Florists' Exchange ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>i"ii>ii>i>iHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii^ Next March 31st, 1907 I Vou will need Harrisii sure! | I Read what a PRACTICAL GROWER | = SAYS about my Columbia Farm Lilies ^ I Quality Brand Harrisii | WIULIAM W. EDGAR. FLORIST. WAVERLEY. MASS. j^^^^ ^iW/ ^ 'i^u.u^ ^i^^ Jt^L^. ^^cy cT I^ lOKu. '^ /UiU^ M- .^ >^«-^ w^^^^ .i<:^t*- . WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON MY Columbia Farm Uily Bulbs (all sizes) Quality Brand Harrisii -ALSO ON ROMANS (which are lower this year); PAPER WHITE NAR- CISSUS, GRANDIFLORA and MULTIFLORA, FREESIAS, CALLAS (Japan Grown the best), LILIUM CANDIDUM, LILIUM LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM, LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM. AZALEAS, &c., &c., &c. AND REMEMBER THAT Boddington's Bulbs Bloom ! ! ! I ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON I SEEDSMAN 1 342 WEST 14th STREET, NEW YORK CITY ^ Leaves of Rubber Plants Turning Yellow. (SS) Will you kindly inform me through the columns ol' The Florists' Exchange the cause of the leaves of rubber plants turning yellow, having black spots on them, and then drop- ping off, while there is good growth at the top and otherwise a healthy look? A SUBSCRIBER. — It is natural for rubber plants to lose their bottom leaves when they become aged. Such leaves cannot live forever, and no uneasiness for the general health of the plant need be telt. Water in Boiler Cellar. CS9; Would you kindly let me know what would be the best thing to do with a boiler cellar into which at this time of the year water gains admission. This cellar has been made without an outlet, therefore, it has to be continually pumped out, or it would be a great task, as it would have to be carried at least 60U yards to get fall enough to carry the water, and considerable rock would be met with. Would it be advisable to cover the cellar floor with a good layer of cement; the walls also? If so, about what thickness would the cement need to be? P. B. — It would seem from the forma- tion of the land surrounding, that draining the boiler cellar is out of the question; and the only remedy we can suggest would be to give the cel- lar, both sides and floor, a lining of cement of the best grade and of about tour inches thick. If this is done properly, and care is taken that no water flows in from the surface, we have no doubt the cellar can be made water-tight and can be kept so. A Question of Help. (90) Please give me some inform- ation on the following subject; What help, besides the manager, who takes the leading part in the work, should it take to run a commercial place of the following size: One rose house, 25x200 feet; another, 20x100 feet; carnation house, 25x100 feet; an- other, 2 5x13 5 feet; an asparagus house, 25x35 feet; propagating house, 13x21 feet; a lean-to, 51/2x92 feet, de- voted to mignonette, and another lean-to, 10%x50 feet, for chrysanthe- mums, slevia and young stock. It is a new place, built on a side hill, heat- ed'with hot water, burning hard coal. The men employed take care of the fires, also at night, the place is to be kept in flrst-class shape, also the ground just around the hou.ses. There is likewise the taking care of a horse, wagon, etc., to carry flowers, etc., to the depot and for carting ashes, soil, etc., on the place. The product is shipped to New York market, except about $50 worth per month, which is sold at retail on the place. Also, how much coal would be required to heat a place of this size for the season? We get our soil off the place and buy manure by the car load. A. T. — In answer to the inquiries re- garding the amount of help required by certain establishments, it should be understood that nothing definite can be said, as the experience and ability of men cannot be correctly estimated. We would say, however, that for such a place as described it would seem to us that with the help of the manager, two men should be able to take care of all the inside work, and in addi- tion take care of what firing would be necessar.v during the night. One man should be able to take care of the horse, the outside grounds, and the driving necessary. This would mean, in addition to the manager, three men altogether. Of course, it might be necessary at times to call in an extra April 21, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 523 man. for instance when the houses were being filled with soil and on such like occasions. In estimating the amount of coal requh-ed to run such an establish- ment, this can only be done in a problematical way, as so much de- pends on boilers, pipe arrangements, etc. We would think, however, that providing ever.vthing was in first-class shape, as a new establishment should be, the consumption of coal would amount to about 50 tons. A Sweet scented Blue Verbena. (91) I send you under separate cover a bloom of n blue seedling ver- bena I raised last year. It is very sweet-scented. This flower started to come out the second of March, and you .see it is in fine condition now, April 6. Do you think it would be worth growing in large numbers and offering through The Florists' Ex- change .another season? J. C. — The blue verbena was very much withered when it reached this ofhce, still the color could be discerned. It is possible that if a strain of this color could be obtained, it would prove profitable to the grower, as no doubt a bed of such plants would be very effective. Grape Troubles. (92) Please inform me what is the best materal with which to feed exotic grapes, and the best time to afford the same. What is the cause of young rootlets breaking on the spurs and trunks of the vines; and what is the appearance of the vine when attacked by phylloxera? When is it safe to use bisulphide of carbon; can you use it when the foliage is on? Tile heat was turned on February 1. A. B. C. — The feeding of grape vines needs thought and good judgment. In the first place, the question is, what is the condition of your borders? If your borders are well drained and in good condition otherwise, then feeding would be in order; on the other hand, an imperfectly drained border would bring but poor results. Grape vines need phosphate, potash and nitrogen. These can be applied in the form of bone meal, wood ashes and manure water. Start feeding as soon as you have your grapes thinned, then while they are stoning, discontinue for a while; but when they start to swell after stoning is the time they need the most food. However, the grower mu.st use his own judgment in this respect. Strong vigorous canes will require more feeding than poor ones. Then again, a complete fertilizer may be used. I cannot recommend any- thing better than Thompson's "Vine Manure, which quite a number of the seed stores carry in stock. Usually insstructions are furnished in the bag telling how much to apply; but, as stated, if the vines are in poor con- dition, I should use less than recom- mended. There are different causes for air roots breaking out on the canes and around the spurs, one of which is a cold, wet border, with imperfect drain- age, which natu!'ally would mean bad root action. Air roots are generally a sign of bad health, especially in a grapery that is started, say, from the first of February onward. But take a grapery started the middle of December, and air roots are apt to show more or less, even in a perfectly drained border and on healthy vines, simply because the border, during the Winter, is much colder than the top; also the close atmosphere, necessary in cold weather is the cause of a few aerial roots, but this should not occur in late houses. Not having had any experience with the phylloxera or with the bisulphide of carbon, I cannot give much advice on these things, but certainly phyl- loxera attacks both foliage and the roots; and according to what I have read, there should be no trouble in finding out if you have the pest. If the foliage is blistered and the roots cankerous, it is pretty .safe to say you are in trouble. The only remedy would be, in my opinion, to dig out the plants and burn them; also clean out all soil, drainage, etc.; give a thorough cleaning and start afresh. WM. TURNER. Planting a Peach Orchard. (93) I propose next Spring to set out a peach orchard and to adopt the following plan: I shall set the trees 8 by 12 feet, allowing the body of the tree to grow to a height of six feet, and allow each branch to grow to a length of only two feet, the bottom branches to be two feet from the ground, designing to have fifteen or twenty branches, trimming the trees as near round as possible. My in- tention is to allow each tree to pro- duce one basket of peaches, I think in this way I will be better able to cull out all defective fruit, and to thin out so that no two peaches will touch each other. One basket of perfect fruit, in my opinion, will bring me more money than two of an inferior quality. Having stated my plans I hope some one or more of your sub- scribers will tell me through your unequaled Exchange their opinion of the plan. I have this Spring tried a new scheme to kill the worms at the roots of the trees. I dug away dirt for a distance of four inches entirely around the tree to a depth of four inches, then filled the space with excelsior raising it to a iieight of two inches above the ground, then covered all with four thicknesses of newspa- per, then covered that with two in- ches of dirt. Through the dirt and paper inserted a tube and poured in one ounce of chloroform, then with- drew the tube and sealed the hole with dirt. After four days I removed the excelsior and went hunting for grubs. I found them, but they were dead as the proverbial door nail. Be- fore putting in the excel-sior I scraped off all gum and dirt. The time re- quired to do this was not half what it would have taken to dig them out. and the trees have not been mutilated. Am now waiting to see if the trees have been harmed. I wish some one else would try this experiment. SUBSCRIBER. The plan you propose seems very good for a start, but as the years pass you would have a difficulty in getting young wood on the trees unless you permitted the branches to extend a little more year by year. It is true, that by careful pruning, the cutting out of twigs where too thick, etc., new shoots would form, and in this way the trees could be kept within bounds. One set of twigs could be cut back to promote new shoots one year and the other set the next year, so that bearing wood would be pres- ent every year. Tour plan of killing the grubs is a novel one; and it would seem that no injury could come to the trees from it. JOSEPH MEEHAN. A Late White 'Mum. (94) What do you consider the best late white chrysanthemum for a coun- try florist to grow for cut flowers and funeral work? I want one that I can keep on into the Winter, and pure white in color. — A. K. B. — Jeannie Nonin is a very good late white that can be kept till Thanks- giving and later. Another first-class variety is Mrs. Swinburne that can be held till Christmas, in addition to which it will throw out a quantity of short buds from the base of the plant and these produce nice little flowers in Midwinter for funeral work. By the base of the plant I mean the suckers that come- out of the soil round the parent stem. Both are comparatively new kinds (last year's introductions), but can now be pur- chased at a very moderate figure. CHARLES H. TOTTY. FERNS. 6000 Very Nice Ferns, leadlog florlat'e va- rieties, out of 3 Inch pots at $5.00 per 100 or $i0.ijn per 1000. Or will exchange for other good fl rl8t stock which you have to offer. AIho fine lot Of Primnla Obconica, 6 Inch pans, best In Philadelphia Market at $26.00 per 100. 0a8h please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLINGSWOOr*, N. J. IfentloD The Florists' Bxcbange when wrltlne. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM Genuine Guaranteed Stock Good, Strong Plants out of 3 inch Pots Price per 100, $12.50; I'ei- l.OOO, $100.00 ORDER NOW-STOCK LIMITED PLANTS READY FOR SMIPMENT JULY 1st DAVID COOK & SON, FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. Mention The Florlsta" Exrhnnjre when writlne. Decorative Plants Latania Borbonlca, 2M In. pots, $3.00; 3 in $6.00; 4 In.. $15.00 per 100. Larfce specimen plants from $2.00 to $5.00 each. Kentla Belinoreanaand Fosteriana, 2H In. potB, $8.00; 3 in..$ttOO; 5 In.. $60.00 per 100; 6 In. $15.00 per doz.; 7 in. and upward, $1.75 to $35.00 each. Areca Lutescens.a ln.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100: 8 in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandaitus Ctilis, 2 in. pots, $3.00; 4 in., $20.00 per lUO. Dracsena Indivisa, 5 in. pots, $15.00; 6 in., $26.00 per 100. Phoenix Recllnata, 6 in. pots. $35.00 per 100. Phoenix Canarlensis, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $35.00 each. FicuR Klastica, 4 In. pots, $25.00; 6 In., $40.00; 6 in.. $65.00 per loo. Araucaria Excelsa, 5 in. pots, $65.00 per 100. Bost-oii and Fier8onl,4 in. pots, $15 00; 5 In., $25.00; Bin., $50.00 per 100. Nephrolepifl Com- pacta, 3 in. pots, $8.00; 4 iQ., $15.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mont Inn Tho Florists' Exrh.incc i\-hon wrftlntr. Fills ODB SPEDimn CIBOTICM SCHIEUEI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in best condition. 4 in., $50.00; 5 In.. $75.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. Ansorted Ferns, for d*ehes. best etock In the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2H in. pots. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in.. $6.00 per 100; 4 In.. $12.00 per 100. AdiantamCuneatnm. Maidenhair Fern, nice buBUy stock in 4 In. pots, $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own stock, Ibc. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, 8HORX HILLS, N. J. Tarrytown Fern Blegantisslma, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottll, 2'X in., $5.00 per 100; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots. 3 plants in a pot, 20 in. iiigii, strong and stocliy; $25.00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. ^" ^™ ^5 IVI ^^ '^^^ ""^^^ "' ^^^ shape ^" ^" P» 1^1 ^» a Kood variety and ■ ^^ ■ » ■ W ^^ Dice bushy stock, 2 ^4 inch. $:1.00 per 100. S'JfvOO per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 5 iiicb, 7.5c. 5 inch, .'JOc. 4 inch iTic, iiirt'cleiin bushy stock. Boston Ferns, 'i'/i inch. $4.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 6 inch' 35c. and 50c. each. 4 in. *]0,00 iiii.1 $12,00 per 100. Mad. Sallerol Geranium, 2!i inch. $'.>.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Ifgntlon Tbf FlorlJti' Bichange when wrltlpit. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. Orand value In $1.00. $1.60 and $2.00 plants. Decorative Plants, In variety. JOHN SCOTT, •^f^hl?..* Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note address. I have e moved from Keao St , Greeiihouses. Meptlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Tim mmincaD carDatioD Trice, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG. &PUB.CO.. 2 Duaae Street, New York ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Fiin- riiiiits, 2 iorh ]>otf'fn>m eeeil sowd last AuKUflt Jl.ut) per I'lU. Aspara^UH Sprene«ri, Lartre Plants. 1% inch pots, now ready to shift Into 3 incli. 3c. earli ('yrtoii)iiiin Falcfttmn. the Holly l'>rn. 2 HI 3c. each R G. HANFORD. NORVI^ALK, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PI,ANTS Market and 4gth Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Bicbange when wrltlag. Ferns For Jardinieres ALL i»f the best varieties: 50,000 plants in stock. StrciiiK and healthy plants. 2i in. pots. $3.00 per 100; %ihm per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate; 3 in.. $6.00 per 100. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, f;nod bushy pliiiits $r,.00 per 1000; sample tree. F. N. ESKESEN, MADISON. NEW JERSEY Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. COCOS PALMS. Strong 2 '4 Inch at $1.60 per dozen, lowest prices on Kentlas. Jas. F. Barclay Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. R. I. GREENHOUSES Pawtucket, R. I. FLOWERING PLANTS GENISTAS, :> in. pots. 2.5c each. AGERATUM BLUE, GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, 1 in. pots, $.9.00 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, 5 in. pots. $10.00 per 100. PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS, 4 in. pots. $10.00 per 100. PANSY GERANIUMS, 4 in. pots. $15.00 per lOO. F. B. RINE. LeM^isburg* Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrltl:ig. Per 100 ArdJsia Crenulata, 4 in $25.00 3 m 12.50 Boston Ferns, 2 in 3.00 2im 4.00 ■Mn 8.00 Geraniums, Mme. Sallerol, 2 in 2.50 Impatiens HolstiJ, 2i in 4.00 : Sultana, 2 in 2.50- ■' Salmon, 2 in 2.50 Salvia Spiendens and Fireballi 2.00 President, 2 in 2.00 Roses.Crimson Rambler, 3 to 4 ft. dormant 10.00 2 to 3 ft 6.00 Dahlias, 10 varieties, ilivided roots 3.50 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICn & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsii.SlO per 100. Scottn,2i^ln., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2y, In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Uentlon The FlorUts' Bxcbange when wrldn*. 524 The Florists' Exchange FOUNSEDUM 1888 A We'kly Medlnm ol Interchaniie for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New YoriJPostomcej^s^SecoDdJC^^ PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, P. O. BOT 1697. NEW YORK. Telephone 376S John. 1^ fc WW i vf n ■ » . CHICAGO OFFICE: 129 Berwyn Ave., Ravenswood. IliLUSTK ATION S. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in tills paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order draft on New YorK. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CARLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. A National Convocation of Horticultural Societies. In another column President L. A. Goodman of the American Pomological Society calls attention to the desirability of holding a convocation of national horticultural societies during the Summer of 1907 at the Jamestown, (Va.,) Exposition. To ourselves the .suggestion of Mr. Goodman appears to be a mo.st excellent one. particularly as regards the meeting of the S. A. F. O. H., at the time and place proposed. And while, in view of the exhibition features of the Chrysanthemum, Carnation, and Rose .Societies, the month of August could liardly be regarded as an "Iiportune period to hold their respective annual meetings, yet, should the suggested convocation ma- terialize, tlie opportunity afforded each of these or- ganizations to exploit the worii in which they .severally are engaged before people all more (tr less interested in that woi'lv, seems one not to be tlirown away \Authout due deliberation. Provision could be made at tlie next annual meeting of each of the associations named, for a special session in August. There are many tilings in common to all horti- cultural organizations tiiat could be profitably delib- erated upon at a gathering of tlie i^ind proposed, and to the general advantage. The proposition is, in our opinion one wortliy of serious consideration and we shall gladly open our columns for a discus- .sion of it, loolving to its culmination. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half inch, 75c.; yi-inch, $1.00; 1-inch $1.25. special positions extra. Send for Rate Card show- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c.. per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unlcnown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticalturists. Department of Plant Registration. Ant. C. Zvnlaneii. Bound Brook, N. J., submits for registration the following Christmas ninoming .sweet peas- Mrs. J. P. Hannay, pink, self color, seedling from Mrs. Wni. Sim X Mrs. E. Wild. Marion Stam- ford .standard maroon, wings blue, seedling from Christmas Captain X No. 93. Miss Jossie Riedley, lavender pink, seedling from Florence Denzer X Mrs. Alex. Wallace. The sweet pea registered by A. C. Zvolanek as Mrs T J. Donlansliy should be Mrs. F. J. Dolansky. WILLIAM J. STEWART, Secretary. BOOKS RECEIVED. INDEX FILICUM, By Carl Chrlstensen. Publish- er, H. Hagerups, Copenhagen, Denmark. Parts 5, 6, 7 and S of this important book have now been issued bringing it down to Polypodium. As the work of compilation progresses the great value of this book to botanists, gardeners, and all lovers of ferns becomes more and more apparent. As the title indicates the book is an index to the great familv of ferns; much care has been bestowed by the author in the matter of synonymy and all essential information relating to nomenclature, ren- dering the volume indispensable as a work of refer- ence. It is expected to complete the work in ten or twelve parts, the price of each of which is 3s. and 6d. ORCHID HYBRIDS. By Sander & Sons, St. Albans, England. Price, cloth, 7|6. The work before us contains a complete up-to- date list of the names and parentages of all the known hybrid orchids whether introduced or arti- ficially raised, arranged in tabular alphabetical form, so that all hybrids derived from each species or hybrid may be ascertained at a glance. A very val- uable work, indispensable to all interested in this class of plants. The publishers are deserving of the greatest credit for their careful, painstaking labors, and for the presentation of the matter in a form so concise and reliable as to render the book of the greatest service for reference purposes; as well as invaluable- for orchid breeders. An idea of tlie comprehensiveness of the worlc may be gleaned from the statement that of hybird vari- eties of cattleyas some 277 are enumerated, while twenty pages are devoted to cypripediums, the num- ber of which reaches over 1500. For Laelio-Cattleya six or seven pages are required. The book is inter- leaved with numerous blank pages on which can be written particulars connected with lloweriug. etc.. by the cultivator. Our London Letter. BY A. HEMSLEY. CARNATIONS are now receiving a good deal of attention. At the recent meeting of tiie Royal Hor- ticultural Society, where tliey were made a special feature, it was remarkable that the exhibit wliich gained the society's gold medal consisted entirely of American varieties and tiiey were shown in proper American fashion. About 1,200 blooms were staged, all having long stalks and arranged in vases without any artificial support. A feature of the exhibit was three large vases of Fiancee. I must say that I had not previously been favorably im- pressed witii this variety. It has been sliown ■)n many occasions, but the color variation and a split calyx were noted. The blooms referred to above, iiowevci-, were large, on good stems, perfect in form, and a very pleasing shade of color with no variation. I find Engiisii raisers are now working on the American carnations. Two of the latest varieties I have noted are Mrs. R. F. Felton, a lovely shade of pink, not quite so deep in color as Fiancee, with a perfect calyx and stiff stems: Britannia, a bright red of similar habit. The large full flowers evidently last well: one I have before me has been cut a week, and still looks fresh. Most of our carnation lovers have now got over the prejudice against the fringed petaled varieties, yet there are still a few who can see no merit in any except those with the smooth petals. I remember when Lady Bountiful was given an award of merit by the R. H. S. committee, one of our carnation specialists, who belongs to the old school, was very angry. One of the best new varieties seen at the recent meeting was Mrs. H. Burnett, from Mr. Bur- nett, of Guernsey; this liad perfectly round. Well- filled flowers, of a beautiful shade of flesh pink; the stems, perhaps, were hardly so thick as might be desired, but they were long and stood up fairly well. THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIE- TY'S MARKET GROWERS' SHOW. — Friends and supporters of this exhibition met and spent a social evening on February 26. A good deal of talking was done; and it was generally admitted that this show was one of the most interesting events of tlie pa.st season, and there seems every probability of the one this year being a still greater success. Single varieties are to iiave special attention. The date of the show is fixed for December 12. and the schedule has already been issued. Some additional classes are included, and other alterations. The balance sheet which was circulated showed a substantial sum In hand, and subscriptions are already coming in free- ly for this year. MESSRS. H. LOW & CO.. Bush Hill, Enfleld. — On visiting this old established nursery a few days ago I found they were considerably extetiding the culture of carnations: several large houses filled with the Malmaison looited remarkably well. Of the varieties I found Calypso was a favorite, and Lord Roseberry. King Oscar. Nell Gwynn, and Princess May are all largely grown. Miss Alexander James a new yellow variety from the appearance of the growtli and the description given of its bloom, sliould prove a valuable acquisition. American vari- eties are most extensively grown. Among these I noted a blush pink sport from Mrs. T. W. Lawson, which if it proves equal in other respects to its par- ent will be worth looking after. Some seedlings from these were promising and may be worth a note later on. I was interested in a large consign- ment of young plants which had ju.st arrived from Messrs. E. G. Hill Company of Richmond, Indiana. These included some of the newer sorts, and all un- packed in splendid condition. In fact, from their appearance they miglit have only traveled a few miles instead of having crossed the Atlantic. Cycla- men still receives special attention at this nursery; the most distinct colors of the ordinary persicum giganteum type were good also the Excelsior, and the Papillo types especially the white Excelsior was very fine. Sufficient bloom was still on the plants to show the quality, and there was a fine promise for a heavy crop of seed. H. B. MAY'S, MILLFIELD EDMONTON. Here Rambler roses have long been a great feature; in tact it was from this establishment that the first used by London florists were grown. Mr. May has maintained his reputation ever since; and I think it is quite .safe to say that they will be better than ever this season. At the time of my visit the most forward were well advanced in bud, and almost every shoot had large trusses of buds. Some were trained in the ordinary way round sticks, but some trained on balloons formed of willows make the pret- tiest plants; others were trained on flat trellisses. The remarkably even way they were starting into growth was noticeable. Dorothy Perkins, though not so forward, was doing equally well. Mr. May's success with the Rambler roses is largely due to growing them only moderately strong and thorough- ly ripening the wood in the Autumn. After they have made their growth they are put on the outside of the hou.ses, where they are fully exposed to the sun, and kept moderately dry in the pots. The Baby Rambler (Madame Norbert Levavasseur) is also well grown here, all the stock in various stages be- ing very promising. I noted a sport which should be worth attention; this had single flowers, the ray petals very bright and the cluster of yellow anthers in the center showing up well. While Pet is exten- sively grown, this did not sell so well a few years ago, but florists now use it extensively. Another pretty pot rose I noted was Sneewitchen a miniature single of a creamy white; the plants were dwarf and well flowered. A. SMITH, whom I recently referred to as the rais- er, of Coronation, has other good things I find. On visiting his nursery I found carnations in fine form. A house over 200 feet long filled with Mrs. T. W. Lawson well illustrated the value of this popular sort; but the next house I entered revealed some- thing more interesting, the best thing there being Britannia, a seedling of Mrs. Smith's own raising and certainly one of the best things I have seen on all points, that is. quality of flowers, color and pro- ductiveness; a bright red with large blooms of per- fect form. I have not seen another more prolific. Progress was another fine seedling; this was not quite so tall in growth, but the stems were long enough for most purposes and very stiff; the large full flowers of a rosy pink with just a shade of heii- trope on the lower petals. This may not appear in flowers opening later. Oriflamme is another seed- ling of good habit, with flowers of a buff ground lightly striped with scarlet. Mr. Smith has been worliing on the American varieties using pollen from English sorts, and has been very successful. MESSRS. J. HILL & SON, LOWER EDMONTON. — Here ferns are the great specialty and I was much interested in several new introductions from Brazil. Among the.se were .some which evidently belong to the acrostichums of the crinitum type. I hope to see these again later and to lie able to identify them. One of the prettiest things noted was Davallia can- ariensis elegans; this lias quite the characteristic phizomes of the ordinary canariensis, but tiie fronds are slender and very finely cut. It gained an award of merit at a recent meeting of the Royal Horticul- tural Society. At the nursery I found quite a nice batch all quite true in character. Mr. Hill told me that he received it direct from the Canary Islands from a friend. We get so few new introductions now tliat it is interesting to note that there are a few things to be had yet. Tiie collection of platy- ceriums is a most interesting feature in the nursery, and although most of the large specimens liad been sold there was a grand stock of healthy plants com- ing on. Davallias in baslsets are also a feature; large specimens may not always be in demand, yet Mr. Hill tells me that through exhibiting them he has sold all that he has had at his disposal. THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S MEETINGS. — The interest in the shows is continu- ally increasing. On Tuesday. March 2 0, although snow was falling and a very rough day. a splendid display of Spring flowers was visited by large num- bers of Fellows and otliers interested in horticulture. Among roses shown was a climbing Fran Karl Dru- schki, which received an award of merit. Tiie same distinction was given to Princess Ena, the single sport referred to in my notes of H. B. May's nursery. Carnation Britannia was also honored with a certi- ficate; this was shown again at the Royal Botanic the next day. and was again given a certificate of merit. Forced hardy flowering shrubs, clematis, etc., are always largely sliown, but though much appreciated for growing in private establishments they do not take so well as market plants as was ex- pected. The great fault perhaps is. that they do not last long enough to pay for the outlay. New varieties of daffodils are already coming for- ward; there are certainly some pretty things among them, but for market the best sorts are Horsfieldii, ■Victoria, Henry Irving, Sir Watkin, Madame de Graaff and Golden Spur. King Alfred may take the place of Emperor, but the old varieties when thor- oughly well grown as I have seen them lately, will want a lot of beating. April 21, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 525 CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. HARTFORD (CONN.) FLORISTS' CLUB. — The regular meeting of this body took place on Friday evening. 13th inst. ■ Owing to the rush of work in- cidental to Easter, the attendance was not large. Francis Canning, Instructor of Horticulture at the State Agricultural College, Amherst, Mass., was present and gave an interesting address on the work conducted there. Mr. Canning explained the scope of the curriculum in the various branches as taught at Amherst, and compared the methods of Impart- ing instruction in this country with those which generally obtain in Europe. Ct)nsidering that at the various Slate agricultural colleges a general edu- cation is given, with special training along horticul- tural or agricultural lines, and that for many opera- tions the student is paid a regular wage, the youth iif America has opportunities and advantages not usually obtainable in Europe. Mr. Canning closed his remarks with the truism that, notwithstanding the facilities offered to acquire a scientific training in the several branches, ultimate success still de- pended on the man himself. He was awarded a hearty vote of thanks. A discussion took place as to the advisability of amalgamating the Florists' Club with the Connecti- cut Horticultural Society, and this important step will be considered at a future meeting. ALEX. CUMMING. COLUMBUS (OHIO) FLORISTS' CLUB held its regular April meeting Tuesday evening last at Iro- quois Hall. It was not intended to hold any more meetings there, but as a more central location has not as yet been secured there was no other alterna- tive. All the officers were --resent, and President Stevens was in the chair. M. B. Faxon, with the Livingston Seed Company, and C. P. Bethards with the Fifth Avenue Floral Company, were elected members. The secretary announced that the Board of Education had refused to allow the penny packet> of tlower and vegetable seeds to be distributed to the school children. These seeds have been pr- pared by the club. The members are at a loss to .account for this action on the part of the Board of Education, and have chosen a committee to confer with them at their next meeting. Another very im- portant matter and one in which our members ait enthusiastic, is the coming show of chrysanthemums proposed for the Autumn. This exhibition last year was a success in every way. and as last year's was the first show held here, it would seein certain to do even better next Novemlier. The matter also came up of distributing to the school children sn\all chrysantheiuum plants; which, as last year, they should care for during the Summer, and present at the chrysanthemum show in the children's priz' class. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Woodrow. Beeler and Reichert, were appointed to investigate this matter and report at next meeting. The cluh at a late hour adjourned till Tuesday evening. April 17. F. W. MORRIS COUNTY (N. .T.) GARDENERS' ANI* FLORISTS* SOCIETY. — Our April meeting was wel. attended. Morristown came down with a full dele- gation. \Vm. Duckham's theme "A Journey Abroad' was the drawing card. He gave us a very interest- ing account of his four months' trip. His account of the Edinburgh tlower show was interesting from more than one point of view. The city Itself, througli which he was piloted by the veteran Peter Hair was. he declared, the finest he ever saw. In thi^ city of something like 280.000 population the paiil admissions to the show were over 75.000, Compare this with the records of our large cities! In chrysan- themums, he said, varieties which do but indif- ferently here under the best culture were the best flowers there, and again varieties which are our pride were only medium or not seen at all. The conclusion he draws is that climatic conditions, as well as culture, influence the chrysanthemuin. In his trip, he had the great pleasure of finding his parents alive and well. He visited largely in Scot- land and England many private places of note as well as the Kew Gardens, and the commercial places of note, many instructive and interesting notes were taken; and some new things added to Mr. Duck- ham's already noted collection, I think some new chry.santhemums among them, but he did not men- tion them. A hearty vote of thanks was given the speaker. We had but one plant exhibit. It was a magnifi- cent group of Spiraea Gladstone, staged by Otto Koch, florist of the New Jersey Slate Hospital, Mor- ris Plains, N. J. Judges Duckham, Herrington and Totty awarded a certiflcate of merit, declaring that it was the grandest lot of spiraea they had ever seen. The members were invited by Mr. Koch to visit his place and view these and other Easter plants at the establi.shment, which courtesy was ac- cepted. Four new members were elected — Robert Tyson, Florham Park; Percy Heibert. same place A. J. Gutlman. New York; and Wm. G. Badgely. Chatham. N. J. Our (lower show schedule is to be revised in com- mittee for next meeting. Our next show will be held in Madison, N. J., November 1 and 2, 190R. E. R. OUR READERS' VIEWS IWLoIe.some dlscu^sion.'^ on subjects that Interest. Coa- tributioDs to tbia column are always welcome. — Ed.] The Several Varieties of Ncphrolepls. Editor Flnrisls' lOxchango: Every one of the recently introduced forni.s of nephrolepis possesses merits peculiar to itself ami each one seems an improvement on the one preced- ing in one way or another. Nephrolepis Piersoni as a decorative plant had decided advantages over the old Boston, at the same time lacking somewhat from a serviceabe point of view. Then came N. Piersoni elegantissima. still decidedly more decora- tive, an ideal plant for the private gardener to exer- cise his cultural skill on. At about the same time the last named variety made its appearance N. Scottii appeared also. This variety in decorativeness cannot in any way be coin- pared to N. elegantissima, but in serviceableness, like the one it sprung from, it is far ahead of ele- gantissima and for that i-eason and no other it has become a standard commercial variety, superior to N. bostoniensis in that it is nioi'e compact and forms a presentable plant in a srnaller pot and in a shorter period of time. Harry A. Buuyard in his Bear Skin Coat, traveling In the Northwest; weather 28^ below zero. Another variety will soon make its appearance in its make up somewhat resembling a composite I»icture of Scottii and elegantissima: this variety is called Whitmanii. Now the question the appearance in the inarket of this variety will answer is; Is there in its make up enough to distinguish it in the eyes of the public from the existing varieties to make it popular enough to become a commercial success? It seems to me that the next novelty in ne- phrolepis, to be a success, must have in it some of the features of Scottii and elegantissima; or to make my meaning clearer it must have the drooping form of Scottii, with a part at least of the peculiar decorative featui-es of elegantissima. When such a variety is introduced I think it is certain to be a winner. It may be that Whitmanii is the one des- tined for this mission, and- it ma.v be some variety not yet named, although at the same time existing, and now being held to await the developments re- sulting from the inti-oduction of Nephrolepis Whit- manii. Even should such a variety as I have tried to picture make its appearance, that would not at all be the death knell of any of the others, because they possess characteristics that can hardly be ex- pected to be surpassed in any others; but despite this admission, the coming one may, by reason of its modesty in bending, find as comfortable a berth in popular estimation as any of its predecessors. D. M, The Correct Name Is Udo. Editor Fl. .lists' lOxrh.-i ok'- Our attc'iiiioii has been called to :in article ap- pearing in a recent number of your paper on the Kan Udo. You call it "Kanudo." I would request you to kindly cori-ect the .spelling of this vegetable, Plea.se refer to it as Udo; Kan is a modifying word. I am requesting that there be sent you a copy of the bulletin which 1 wrote regal-ding this plant; this may interest you. DAVID FAIItOHILD. Agricultural lOxiilmer in Charge of Foreign Explora- tions. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. A Convocation of Horticultural Societies at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907. Editor Florists' Exchange: It would be a grand, good ],\uu if all the national horticultural and kindred organizations of the United States could hold a convocation, for one month, dur- ing this exposition in the Summer of 1907. As the American Poniological Society is the oldest organization in the land, it seems proper for us to take the initiative in this. A gathering together of all the different depart- ments of horticulture would give a fine opportunity for the members of these different national societies to meet each other during this convocation and per- haps unify all our interests, at least for us to gain a greater insight into the different divisions of our work and assi.st the National Council of Horticul- ture in its work of exploiting and advertising our \ arious interests. The plan of this convocation should be for each •Miional society to hold a one or two days* session, following each other in succession, three or more each week, during the whole of the month of Au- gust; this would give eighteen or twenty different organizations time for their annual or biennial meet- ing and these gatherings would be of great value to '■very association. Each meeting would be visited I y many members of other .societies and this ar- rangement would be most convenient tor all those who belong to more than one of these societies to .ittend them ail without the extra expense of another tri|). It would be a splendid opportunity for all of us who would like to know more of the' members f other societies and of their work, and thus iri- ■rea.se our interest and broaden our views of horti- culture. As suggestive only, we would recommend the fol- lowing cla.ssification and dates: The first ten da.ys to be devoted tr. ihi- Fiuit Indus- ir.v and its interests. August 1-2. The Apple Growers; August 3. Apple Shippers; August 4, Cider and Vinegar Makers; August 6, Evapcn-ators: August 7, Canneries: August S. Council of Horticulture: August !t, Horticultural A.ssociation: August lii-ll. Penological Society. The week beginning August 13, to be devoted to (he Florists: August i:!-14, .American Florists: August ir>. Chrysanthemum Society: August 16, Carnation Society; August 17. R'ose Growers; August IS, Green- house Builders. The week beginning .August 2 0 to be devoted to the Nurseiw. Seed and Commi.ssiim Men. August 20-21, Nur.serymen: August 22-23, Commissiim Men; August 24, Nut Growers; August 25, Seed Growers. The week beginning August 27, to be devoted to the Civic, Land.scape, Cemetery, and Park A.ssocia- lions, and Experimental Stations: August 27-28, Civic .Association; August 29, LaiuLscape Architects; Au- gust 30, Park and Out Door Association; August 31, Park and Cemetery; September 1, Association of Exiieriment Stations. This plan would give the Experiment Stations the ci>nclusion of the whole matter. We shall be glad to have an expression from all of our national horticultural societies as to the desir- ability of this plan of holding the greatest convoca- tion of horticulturists ever held in this land of ours, and the value such a meeting would be to all our people. A letter will be gladly received by myself, or by our secretary. Prof. John Craig. Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, New York, or by Prof. H. C. Irish. Secretary National Council of Horticulture, Missouri' Botanical Garden. St. Loui-s. L. A. GOODMAN. President American Pomological Society. 4000 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. The Traveling Man. Of all tlie institutions cininected with the business there is none that shows greater aggressiveness than the traveling man, or drummer, as he is called by common u.sage. Rebuffs do not phase him; after each one perpetrated, he comes up smiling, ready for the next. The weather has no terrors for him; in Summer's heat and Winter's cold he holds on the even tenor of his way. his objective being at all times business. The accompanying portrait is that of one of the best known traveling men of New York. Hai'ry A. Bunyard, representative of A. T. Boddington. seedsman. He is in his bear skin coat, and at the time Vie posed for the photo- grapher was pursuing exotic bulb orders in the far Northwest, when the temperature was 2S degree.* below zero. A hardy perennial, surely. Is the Amprican horticultural drummer. 526 The Plori-sts* Hxchange HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS Has the tide turned in favor of tlie hardy pompon chrysanthemum? I think so; at least, let us hope so. This class of chrysanthemums was fast disappearing from the beds and borders of our gardens. Their popu- larity seems to have been pushed aside b.v that incoming tide of the large flo-vvering Japanese types of greenhouse cultivation. However, let this setback be only temporary; let it go no further. There is room in the garden for all. Mrs. Vincent The flowers of the pompon types are diminutive in size when compared with the mammoths of what we style the Japanese type; but their colors are nevertheless as varied and as bril- liant. If their brilliancy in flowers were only half as vivid their time nf flowering would alone enable them to fill that niche in the floral calendar not easily occupied by any other plant. Flowering as they do in Fall, (October and November), and con- tinuing to produce blossoms some- times long after the hoary grip of Jack Frost has mown down most of its contemporaries, what further re- commendation does it need to con- vince us of its value? It is not un- common to be able to gather flower.s in good condition even after a slight fall of snoAv. Moreover, the plants are of the easiest cultivation, enabling them to come within the reach of all lovers of the garden. Start Right. This race of i-hi->'santhemums is dis- tinctly hardy and calls for no coddling tu (produce good i-esults. At the sanie time, good treatment will undoubtedly give better results than poor; and if a plant is worth growing at all, it is surely worth growing well. As with the giant greenhouse chrysanthe- mums, so with these hardy ones. Start with a good foundation. Pur- chase your stock from some reliable house. The place wherein they are to grow should have the soil well culti- vated. Make it as deep as possible; and if inclined to be poor, enrich it well. The best results need not be looked for from impoverished soil. If this be neglected when the Summer heat comes what will the plants look like — stunted, miserable looking ob- jects, no doubt themselves wishing they had never been born, and, which if they lived till flowering time, would never amount to much. Give them good soil, so that they can extract all the food they want to build up such constittitions as will better fit them to resist attacks fripm any source. When to Plant. The planting season divides itself into two periods — Spring and Fall. Of the two I think Spring is prefera- ble, and the earlier in this season planting is done after all frost has left the ground the better will be the re- sults. By thus early planting a good foothold is obtained by the plants be- fore hot weather sets in — a most im- portant thing; half the battle won I F^^ IPI ^H| ^^H| ^^H| ll^^v' 'v'^liVHHR^H^^^I H IP^'^-^-^M Queen of Whites should say. During Summer, or the growing season, these plants are not exacting on the grower, calling for little attention; but whatever is done toward their culture at this time, inaive sure that thorough cultivation of the soil receives due attention. Keep the soil at all times well stirred up; it will help conserve the mois- ture, and make the plants' roots de- scend deeper into the ground. It is also a good practice in Summer to mulch the ground around the plants with short manure. Too many shoots should not be allowed to develop to a plant if larger and finer flowers are to be expected. Get rid of all weakly shoots, as they are detrimental rather than otherwise. When the flower buds develop periodical waterings of liquid manure, if obtainable, will greatly benefit the plants. It will be well to give supports against wind and rain storms. Protection Lengthens Blooming Season Although these hardy chrysanthe- nnums will continue to flower after one or two sharp frosts, still a time comes when they themselves must yield to the hoary grip. Now if at this time some slight covering be thrown over the plants at night, or, if they are growing in masses, a slight temporary structure could be erected over them, the flowering period would be greatly lengthened, and at little cost. Frosts at this season of the year, although sharp, are usually in- termittent, so that, once tided over one of these spells, the plants may continue to blossom without protec- tion for some considerable time. I may here say that many other out- door flowers, if so treated, would be with us in all their beauty some con- siderable time longer than they usual- ly are. Dahlias may be cited as such. Propagation and Position. Pompons are easily propagated from cuttings, and gooil rooted cut- tings planted early in Spring will give fine results at flowering time the first season. Wherever they are planted, they look best when massed in colo- nies, so that the greatest color effect can be obtained. Flanking a bank of shrubbery, in such a position, they look well. Here we have a back- ground to more vividly portray the I,ady May Tlie Czar April 21. 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 527 color effect, like a well-suited frame to a picture. Place masses of brown and yellow tog-ether: they make rich combinations. Good as Cut Flowers, Over and above their use as land- scape decorative material they are well adapted to cultivation under glass. In fact, here they produce the largest and finest flowers. This mode of cultivation runs on lines similar to that extended to what are known as the Japanese greenhouse varieties. If grown on benches or in pots they will .supply splendid material for indoor decorative "wark. They can be either disbudded for larger flowers, or all buds allowed to develop for greater color effect. Lists of Useful Sorts. Some good varieties of pompon chrysanthemums well worth cultivat- ing are as follows; Larger flowering section: — Crom- well, a dark violet rose; Hester, a love- ly white, with a slight shade of pink; Globe D'or, beautiful yellow; Donke- larii, another rich golden yellow; Ethel, violet-red; Prince of Wales, a grand pure white; Queen of Whites, another white, but more inclined to creamy color; Stratagem, a dark or- ange-red; The Czar, a beauty, a light golden bronze. Smaller flowering section commonly called button varieties: — Captivation, reddish pink, with yellow markings; Austin, rose-pink; Golden Pheasant, rich orange-yellow; James Boon, a clear white; Little Pet, dainty rich vio- let-red; Lyndhurst, bright crimson -maroon; Norwood, pearly white. JOHN P. JOHNSTON. Glen Cove, L. I. The following firms, being applied to for a list of the best dozen sorts, reply as under: Peter Henderson & Company, New York. — We would name the following twelve varieties of pompon chrysan- themums as being the best dozen, in our opinion: Jacquenette, Hester, Jeanette, Orange King, Lady Duvol, Dundee, Rufus, Ontario, Eleganta. Finedon, Leroy and Hijos. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. — ^The following, in our judgment, will be found the best twelve varieties of hardy chrysanthe- mums for cut flowers: Blenheim, magnificent pure pink; Bohemia, fine pure yellow; Donkelarii, rich golden yellow; Hester, pearl white, shaded flesh; Hijos, beautiful primrose pink; Mrs. Vincent, deep red violet; Prince of Wales, splendid pure white; Queen of Whites, fine creamy white; Sunset, scarlet bronze, golden center; Danizu- la. violet-pink, fine for long sprays; Rhoda, pink shaded white; Julia La- gravere, best crimson maroon. Thomas Meehan & Sons. Inc., Ger- mantown. Pa. — We herewith submit a list of twelve varieties of hardy chry- santhemums that we consider the pick of our collection. While there may be oth^r varieties that could be con- sidered superior in some ways, all those mentioned are vigorous grow- ers, . very distinct, and - have proved themselves the hardiest and best adapted for outdoor culture with us: Autumn Queen, pink; Bedouin, mix- tures garnet and white; Brown Bes- sie, beautiful small brown: Edna, clear glowing pink; Fremy, terra cot- la; Gi;>lden Mile. Martha, clear or- ange yellow; Jardin des Plantes, white: La Favorite, rose-pink; Julia Lagravere, deep red; Prince of Wale.s, magnificent pure white; Prince Vic- tor, brownish red; and Queen of Bul- garia, brownish rose. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. — -We herewith submit li.'-:t and description of twelve pomi)on chrysanthemums, varieties which we have marked in our stock book as being the twelve best in our collection. Those are sorts that succeed season after season un- der ordinary conditions: Eagle d'Or. golden yellow: Globe d'Or, clear lemon yellow: Gold Finch, golden yel- low marked red; Julia Lagravere. fine rich garnet: President, rich purplish crimson; Queen of Bulgaria, rosv crimson; Rosinante, blush rose; Soeur Melanie, fine, pure white; Trojan, ma- roon, with yellow center: r)anizula. soft, delicate, rosy pink; Princess of Wales, fine white; and Rhoda, deli- cate apple-blossom .pink. The Shaten^uc Nurseries. Barry- town, N. Y.. recommend the follow- iing varieties: Acto. bright rose, large- flowering; Ada, yellow; Aileen. lilac oink, tipned gold; Canova. orange bronze; Genevieve, blush pink, large flower; Marabout. fringed white: Priiice of Wales, whtte: Queen of Whites, creamy white; Salem, ro.se pink; Santiago, bronze red: Snowdrop. i)ur<^ white turning to pink; Vera. \vhite. Horticultural Heresy. Some Ynnkee nurserymnn. 'tis said. CInims to have scored n flnrnl coup. For he succes.<^funy has "bred" A rose indubitably blue! Which, like the short-lived "green car- nation." Will cause, he hopes, a wide sensation! But we. for our part, cannot he Approvers of the skill lie's shown: Confound tlifit uui-servinnn! say we. WhA'^ can't he lenve the rose alone? Blue rose, forsooth! T^^hy not blfick lily. Or something even still more silly? For in the end this meddling crank. Resolved his cleverness to show, Mav outrasre Nature by a prank Past which e'en he can't hope to go — Yes. he may stagger iis. the varlet! With violet of a vivid scarlet! —Truth. Stratagem Photds by tbe Author Hester HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS Spray of Pompons 528 The Florists' Exchange AMONG THE GROWERS. Dreer's Nurseries, Riverton, N. J. This i.s alwciys a busy place, and more so at this time of year when orders by the thousands are pour- ing in. not only from all parts of this country, but also from Canada and Europe. A large addition to the packing shed, made last Fall, does not yet begin to meet all needs for this season of the year. The tables in this department are loaded do^vn witli a wonderful variety of plants — palms, ferns and other decorative stock, tor nearby customers: cannas going South; pansies. Knglish daisies going to suburban points for bedding out: dahlia roots and other flow- ering bulbs for gardeners' orders: and pot roses for florists and retail customers. On another side are piled up all kinds of flowering shrubs; while the packing of perennial plants is a vast department of itself. Some of the Stocks Grown. A tour around this vast establishmeni reveals, first, one large house filled with strcnig plants of Crimson Rambler and Dorothy Perkins roses in 6 and 7-inch pots; in the next house some benches tilled with Baby Rambler roses in 4-inch pots — a fine healthy looking lot. Then we get among the ferns. Now, only those who have been to Riverton know what this means. We used to see them by the thousands; but they are now too Innumerable to mention num- bers anymore. All the varieties of small ferns are in their usual quantities; the greatest increase noticed is in the nephrolepis varieties. Barrowsii and Whit- mani are being increa.sed to supply the large demand that is sure to come. And while on Boston ferric it may be stated that a large shipment was recently sent to Germany from this establishment, showing that over there they appreciate the value of these plants for decorative purposes. Now we come to that range of short span houses and here are found 150,000 roses in pots, the whole lot forming a most superb collection; never befoi < was there gathered together such a number of stion., w-ooded plants, all breaking away finely and in pimi> condition. Here one sees hybrids, hybrid teas, teas and climbers; and all the.se to be moved off in Apiil and early May. Across the way is the house built last Fall for bav trees; these are seen in all sizes and shapes; also specimens of box — dwarf, pyramids and standai ds Rhododendrons. There is a fine collection of these lately impoited, of the hardier varieties that are known to be satis- factory outdoors, plants with heads IS to 2 4 inches across and extra well budded, that will give immedi- ate effect when planted. _ Then in passing down the shed we see scores of cases whicli we are told are filled with araucarias. Just landed. Already one would imagine the stock of these on the place was surticient; but no. All idants move out here in numbers not heard of else- where. Perennials. This is a most important department, one that has outgrown in number the expectations of the most optimistic, — surpassing even the fern department. Every conceivable variety is here that will produce flo"'ers at some season in the hardy border or old- fashioned garden. Of the most important were ob- served Delphinium belladonna, the everblooming larkspur, which flowers continuously from the end of June until frost, and is very desirable when planted either singly or in masses. Gypsophila paniculata fl. pi., is one of the most im- portant additions of recent* years. Dianthus Napo- leon III. everblooming hardy pink, is not exactly new. but is so good that is takes a front seat every time; it flowers from June till frost, and makes a nice clump from even a small plant. Iris pallida folia variegata is desirable on account of its beauti- ful variegated foliage; it is of tree growth and very attractive in the boi-der. Montbretias, three varieties, America. George Davidson and Martagon, are choice additions to the list of Summer flowering bulbs. Phlox. The hardy varieties of this plant are seen here in thousands. A wonderful business has been worked up the past few years .n these lovely Summer flower- ing subjects. The most conspicuous this year are the following, which have been selected as the most desirable: Bridesmaid, a pure white; Champs I'^lysee. purplish crimson: Coquelicot. pury scarlet; Jeanne d'Arc, a white, very free; Pantheon, salmon rose; R. P. Struthers, rosy red. In addition to these there are twenty-five other varieties that are all desirable. Peonies. It used to be that these could only be planted in the Fall, but this firm has effectually overcome this, and has been able to carry along roots of all the de- sirable varieties that can be supplied at this season. A New Stokesla. Stokesia cyanea alba is new; a pure white. Every one well knows the value of the old variety, and therefore will appreciate a j>ure white flower of this most desirable plant. Of tritomas there are some twelve varieties, all of which are very desirable and have a place in the hardy garden. All of the perennials from this establishment will give immediate results, as all of those that get a setback by being moved, are grown on in jjots, be- ing lifted in the Fall and potted. These pots are now full of roots, so that the plant goes right ahead and gives results the present season. Dahlias. A new department has been added this Winter, two houses built, each 21 by 150 feet, especially tor the propagation of these plants. Formerly this stock was grown by a specialist, but varieties got con- stantly mixed, hence this new department from which plants true to name can be supplied. Of the new'er or most desirable sorts are Ki-eimhilde, so much in demand last season, a lovely pink; the new cactus variety, Victor Von Soheffel, which was im- portetl by this firm from Germany, and is of a soft I)ink color: the new decorative vai-iety Gigantea: General Buller, a cardinal red cactus; and Florence M. Stredwick, the be.st white cactus dahlia yet in- troduced. Palms. Usually it is difficult to say much about these plants; it is tlie same old thing over again; but here we have such variety, and better or healthier stock could not be found. Kentias are in all the com- mercial sizes up to specimens in tubs. A batch in 7-inch pots of K. Belmoreana were very good. here of some of the rarer sorts than is found at some European establishments. Good plants of twenty-nine varieties can now be supplied, ©f dra- ctenas there are ten varieties grown. One bench was entirely filled with D. terminalis, good, stocky plants in 4-inch pots. Tliese are usually in demand for Christmas, but the past two years there has been quite a call for them at Easter. Massangeana and Goldieana are both grown in large numbers, also Godseffiana. The demand for the latter in small sizes still keeps up. Platyceriums are always interesting to plant grow- ers; there are six varieties here, some being in good sized specimens which would prove valuable to up-to-date retailers as novelties for their stores. There is quite a good stock of Pandanus Veitchii of well marked plants. ^-\e stock of ornamental foliage plants is very complete; anything desirable can be supplied. Sott-Wooded Plants. Probably nowhere else in this country can such a complete stock of these be found. The first thing noticeable in the houses was the new Ageratum inimitable; the flowers are in large trusses, even the individual bloom is large, of a lovely shade of lavender blue, stems stiff and standing out well above the foliage. There is quite a large stock of the crimson fountain grass, which is in very large demand and has proven a most desirable plant for lawn decoration. A batch of amaryllis. Florida hybrids, were in flower. They are very desirable, and are the results of 20 years' work of a specialist. They are mostly- h\ brids of Empress of India, and have been care- fully selected. The bulbs offered are very strong and produce four to six flowers to a bulb, on strong stalks. The range of coloring is wide, the different colors being exceeding rich. The flowers are of good shape. They are very desirable; in fact, it is seldom an opportunity is presented to secure such choice stock. The collection of soft-wooded plants is such an extensive one that it has to be seen ti. be properly appreciated. < "annas new and old by the thousands; chrysan- themums of all standard sorts; all varieties of greenhouse and bedding plants in immense quanti- ties— any genus or variety of new or old plants can be found here. Take, for instance, geraniums; there are many good varieties of these grown for specimens, and side by side we see all the old- time yellow and silver variegated kinds, as well as six varieties of the scented leaved and as many of the double ivy-leaved sorts. DAVID RUST. Alpinia Sanderse. Courtesy of Henry A. Dreer. Arecas are also seen by the thousands, in all good selling sizes, and a very good stock of latanias. While many growers have dropped these latter they have proven good stock here: up to the 6-inch size they are always in fair demand. We saw a batch of cocos, 70,000 in number; one bench of these in 3-inch pots are set aside to grow on to specimens. On another bench was a grand lot of Phoenix Roe- belenii in 4-inch pots; these produce a fine decora- tive effect, with their graceful recurved foliage. The demand for this palm is increasing rapidly. The center bench in another house was filled with rarer palms; among them Arenga Englerii. Calamus palembanicus, Caryota urens; this latter has been much more in demand recently. Cocos Bonettii is a very valuable palm, being largely used for outdoor work. Cocos flexuosus is much in demand in the Southern States. Elacis guineensis is one not often seen: Kentia Sanderiana. a very graceful variety, should be in every collection; Licuala grandis and horrida in 3 to 5-inch pots, and Livistonia Wood- fordii, a (an-leaved variety. Foliage Plants. The collection of these is now very complete and all possible wants can be supplied. Of new plants we noticed Alpinia Sanderse, a stove plant from New Guinea. It has erect stems and short-stalked leaves 4 to 5 inches in length, and % to 1 >/4 inches wide, of a shining green striped with broad white bands. This is something different from anything of recent intrr)duction. and will be welcomed by plantsmen. Marantas are bein.g d ine very well here now. The ditficulty of propagati(m of these plants has been entirely mastered, and there is more stock Talkln' Gard'ners. As fur talkiii" gard'ufrs, ytui'll tiiul 'em in all rank.s n' ih' 'onered fraternity, and may the' fates preserve iiif from ever 'avln' much to do wi' 'em. By a talkin' gardner. T mean the soart o' chap who has seen everythink. can grow everythink, and knows everythink. The thing as 'e seems to be most akom- plished in is th* gift o' th' gab. and wen 'e gets start- ed' e's the nearest approach to perpetual moshion as I've seen up to now. In 'is way the talkin' gard'- ner is a werry 'andy soart of chap, and a werry agree- able kind o' per.son so long as e' ain't all talk. 'Is servises are werry acceptable at gard'nin' meeting.? wen diskussion flags and th' lekterer for th' evenin' is waitin' patiently for someone to curl 'iin up. It is also werry nice to 'ave 'im at a gard'ner's dinner or a flower show lunch wen speeches are wanted, and th' sekretary and other hofficials need pattin' nicely on th' back to indoose them to continue their dooties, arter a lot o' folks 'ave been abusin' of 'em right and left, forgetful o' the fact that flower show hofficials generally work for nothin'. Wen you come to think of it, in fact, the talkin' gard'ner is a werry useful feller, whether it be for stirrin' up a diskussion or pourin' oil on troubled water.s. The only thing that a good many talkin' gard'ners want to learn is to know wen to stop, and if this is a lesson beyond 'em they has to be taught. A feller used to come to our annual gard'ners* dinner who needed a lesson, so I alius arranged to fix meself against th' lever as turned th' gas on wen 'e got up to speak, and wen I thought we'd had about enough I arranged for th' lights to go out suddenly. 'E was awfully upset wen somebody told 'im about th' dodge, but then some folks never are grateful for doin' 'em a good turn. OLD JIM in Journal of Horticulture. WINDOW GLASS. — At the meeting of the Eastern Jobbers' Association, held last week, 90 and 10 per cent, discount for all sjngle and double strength glass was decided upon as the minimum price. This was agreed to by all jobbers except those of the New England States. With the above exception, the price is effective in about all the territory east of Pitts- burg. Demand upon manufacturers continues large, and the belief is expresser that after the meetjng of 'Tumufacturers scheduled for the 19th. inst. prices from factory will be higher. New York quotations are now 90 and 10 per cent, discount for all sizes of single aTid double ."Strength. — Tiie Metal Worker. April lil, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 529 THE WEEK'S WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. Asters. Thore is no doubt that the finest alters are raised on liglit, sandy soils, deeply ployed oi- dufi and quite heavily ferti- lized with rough barnyard manure the year previous. On very heavy clay ground certain kinds of asters, as for in- stance the Japanese or Tassel, the Vic- toria, Ostrich Feather. Truffaut's and Hohenzollern strains, come nearer to be- ing a failure than to anything resemblinET a paying venture. Fairly good crops of the very early or very late asters, such as the Queen of the Market, Comet and the late branching sorts, may be grown on heavy soils, but the percentage of loss by blight and decay is greater than on soils of lighter nature. Such has been my experience in my aster growing ex- ploits. Much, very much depends on the season; a great deal on how the young asters are raised, ojjd only a small part of success on tlie kind of soil chosen for this culture. I have for j-ears had ex- cellent success with the later kinds of asters on the heaviest kind of soil, but I manage to have the land well plowed, manured and thoroughly prepared in Oc- tober or November. In the Spring the ground is nice and mellow, needing noth- ing but a good raking over to have it ready for planting. Asters have now been grown on the same plot year aft^r year since the Semple strain was first sent out, I do hot remember how many years ago. But instead of having to re- cord any decided failures of late, or a giving out of the various kinds of asters I raise on this lot, I am able to state that these asters are fully as good as any grown on comparatively new land or on ground on which something else was grown the year before, and that thej- now ai'e better, as regards finality of flowers, abundance of bloom and the ab- sence of disease, than they were on the same piece of land years ago. The astc yellows, or blight, has nearly disappeared on this plot, hardly a dozen plants in the four thousand having shown the disease the last two years. Not more than two per cent, of the asters were carried off by stem rot last year, against twenty per cent, four or fiye years ago. I relate these facts in order to sho^- that asters are not over particular as to soil as iong as it is well prepared and cultivated, and that they may successfully be grown on the same piece of ground year after year. But I do not wish to Cijnvey the im- pression that this practice is resptnisi- ble for the piogiessive improvement in the asters of this particular batch. Tt is far more likely that the way in which I now raise the seedlings, as compared with former methods, as also the fa vor- able seasons we tiave had of late, nre the real cause of my aster crops gradually freeing themselves *of the various fnrms of disease and cultural impediments, which have made aster culture a per- plexing bit of gardening. Instead of starting aster seeds in .Tan- nary 01' Februai y in a heated green- house, they should be sown in March or April; and if not started in an outdoor frame, .should be transfeired to such a frame as soon as ever time can be found for the removal. It is not at all too late to sow asters now. or even in the middle of May. These sowings should be made ill an open border, from where the plants, when large enough , can go d irectly into the field. Such asters will bloom as early as those of the same varieties started indoors in Midwinter; but. what is nmre. they win be healthier and better in every respect. Aster growers should not be in too great a haste to plant out. Raw, cold winds, I believe, are the principal cause of turning vigornus little asters into a lot of yellow, blighled or stunted jilants. Nor should the grower plant out before the plants are of sufficient size, say two inches tall at least, if of the late up- right or branching kinds. Indoor grown plants should first be well weaned to onen air conditions. The ground on which as- ters are to be grown should be in proper condition at time of Planting. It should be fresh when stirred, but not wet or deficient of Spring's natural warmth. Potted plants, or those once trans- planted,, may be set out on the sunniest day, but for the planting of those crim- ing dirertly from the seed bed a warm but somewhat cloudy day should be chosen. It does not pav to grow and flower asters under gla.ss. Still many of the newer florists contemplate doing so. Any- one with lots of bench room to spart^ and expecting to raise a better and ear- lier crop nf flowers from asters planted therein will be disappointed. The flow- ers will not come earlier; nor will thr-v be as good as those raised in the field. A very late crop could only be raised under glass, it is true; but when the real aster season is past, and chrysanthe- mums are gn the market, asters, in spite of all reasoning to the contJary and the most convincing comparison nf juices, meet with slow sales. If bench room is a^■:>il^^lll^■. why not stock up with chi^s- anlhfnmms? Shasta Daisies. I have found tliat Sliasia daisies are greatly improved by a division of the clumps from time to time and tliat it is best to do this in the Spring just after the new growth shows above ground. If the increase of exceptionally good stock is the main object, the clumps may be divided into many small ineces, of which e\ery one will again grow into a good sized bush by next Fall. But when it is desired to merely reduce the densitv of the plants in order to improve the quality of the flowers, and to gain material with which to stock a new field, the clumps should be-cut up into good handful divisions with several crowns to each. The sooner this work is done now the lighter a setback the plants will suffer. Shasta daisies are of no value either for forcing or as pot plants, and any still under glass, or seedlings yet in trays, should now be transferred to the open ground. Outof- doors is the proper place for them. While the poorer grades are barely worth raising, the fine, large-flowered new varieties are a money-bringing fea- ture on every place where these flowers are fully appreciated by people capable of distinguishing. Hardy Stoclc. Florists established in a growing rural ijr suburban neighborhood, where new homes are springing up in all directions and improvement is the order of the day, experience no difficulty in building up a thriving trade in hardy dormant stock of such kinds as florists are supposed to handle. The lion's share of this trade is in the hands of peddling agents and de- partment stores. Between these two there is the smoothest kind of opening for the enterprising florist. It is he. any- wav. to whom the buyer nf nursery stock fnr home grounds looks for practical ad- vice and assistance. Of the thousands of Iieople who annually purchase dormant garden truck and nursery products at the department stores many would sooner buy from their local florist, whr> is al- ways ready to aid his patrons in their endeavor to beautify their homes by ex- tending valuable advice and suggestions. The nursery colporteur of the prevailing type, going from house to house with his tempting colored plates, usually knows nothing or mighty little about what he is selling, and would as soon plant a lightning rod as a climbingr rose had noi the former line of goods ceased to be a paying one. A single season generally ends his activity in anv one section, and instead of permanently lessening or di- verting into questionable channels a profitahle line of trad)^ bin transactions invariably became the first cause of bringing this trade within easy reach of the legitimate florist. Kvery Spring a goodly number of trees, shrubs, hardy climbers, herbaceous per- ennials and the like could be disposed of. bv florists favorably situated, were they inclined to give the necessary attention to this phase of business. To provide a stock of such varieties as are most called for, and in sizes which allow of their handling in quantity is an impor- tant j'Oint to be observed. Wliether it would be more profitable to rai.se the stock, or most of it. or Ijj buy from reliable firms and resell at home, de- pends on how the retail florist is situ- ated. T incline to the belief that most retail plant concerns would in every case do better to let the nurseryman do most of the growing, to select from whole- sale catalogues what they need and order it in time, than lo lai.cie it themselves. There are. of course, many of the items that on a somewhat large nlace could most easily be raised, such as roses, rbmatis, Ampelopsts Veitchii and many other things, rapidly growing into salable sizes, some from cuttings, others from seeds, or by division. A small space of ground should be set aside for this pur- pose, as also for the heeling in of some of the salable stock and the planting and holding over of the un.sold and left-over plants, should there be any. Best sellers and most called for are haidy climbers of all kinds; next to these come hardy roses and evergreen and de- ciduous shrubs of such varieties as are doing well in the locality of the buyer, prompting him to plant on his own piounds what he admired on other peQ- ple's places. The connecting link be- tween these and florists' stock proper are hardy herbaceous plants for which there is a good demand every Spring. These freshly dug from the border or of- fered in pots, well established and nicely started, are sure to gi\e satisfaction, and the profits realized in handling stock of this character are by no means inconsid- erable. FRED. W. TIMME. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. — The newly organized Florists Club of this city, has chosen the following the fol- lowing' officers: President. Charles Alt; vice-president, L. M. Law; secre- tary. Charles Butchart; treasurer, W. H- King; sergeant-at-arms, Fred Lak- er. A membership of over 20 has been secured, and at the next meeting a constitution and by-laws is to be adopted. New York. News of the Week. The March number of the Jour- nal of the New York Botanical Gar- den forms a guide to the conserva- tories. The principal contents of each of the fifteen greenhouses are inter- estingly described by George V. Nash, the head gardener. The houses now contain about ten thousand plants, representing, with those which cul- tural conditions require to be kept at the propagating houses at certain peri- ods, about two hundred families, thir- teen hundred genera and over seven thousand species. The heavy rainstorm last week and the Spring freshets which are now be- ginning to swell the Bronx River have done considerable damage to the north end of Bronx Park, where the water has overflowed several acres of the botanical gardens. The authorities have a lot of specimens scattered through the fields flooded, and it is feared the water may injure the plants. As a result of the flood of that end of the park Dr. Britton, director of the garden, and Commissioner of Parks Walgrove. it is said, will unite in a petition to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for an appropriation for building walls to prevent the river in future overflowing into the gardens. The retail trade in different sections of the city for Easter is considered to have been one of the best for several years, although the downpour of rain on Sunday certainly cut off most of the transient business, and was the cause of a little stock of cut flowers being left over. At the same time, taking it altogether, the Easter business can be considered as a most satisfactory one. We must, of course, except the violet industry, because such an im- mense stock of these flowers came down late Saturday and were left over Sunday, that they had to be disposed of at any figure obtainable on the Monday and Tuesday following. Never before was such a rain seen on Easter Sunday as this one, and as the violet is used chiefly for corsage bouquets, there is little use for them when the weather . is such that people cannot get outdoors. Another section of the business that suffered severely owing to the wet Sunday, was the cemetery trade. As is well known the cemeteries in and around New York are visited by hun- dreds of thousands of people on Eas- ter Sunday, and it has becbme a cus- tom for those who have departed friends to place flowers in some form or other upon their graves. The flor- ists in the neighborhood of cenieteries have come to look upon this as one of their greatest days in the year, conse- quently were prejiared to do a large business. The funeral of the circus proprietor. James Bailey, which occurred on Sat- urday last, created a demand for flow- ers of all kinds, and as the work for this funeral had to be got out on Fri- day, the benefit to the wholesale mar- ket in clearing out a lot of surplus stock .lust at that time, was very great. There are quite a number of wed- dings scheduled for the next few days, and one particular order, that calls for the church decoration of lilies en- tirely, is no doubt responsible for the keeping up of the present price of lilies at 10c. and 12c. each. Quite recently a floral design which took the form of an automobile, was made by A. Hanig. a Fulton street. Brooklyn, florist, and was of .suflicient merit to evoke special mention in the daily press. The auboTnobile when fin- ished measured .seven feet over all, and in its make-up there were used 25,000 violets. .^1.000 roses and 1.500 carnations, besides lots of other ma- terial for filling in purposes. Jos. S. Fenrich. wholesale florist, 110 West Twenty-eighth street, is doing jury business this week. Alexander J. Guttman, wholesale florist, 43 West Twenty-eighth street, has been working a little too hard during the Winter, and on his phy- sician's advice has started on an ocean voyage with the hope of getting a good rest. He left on Thursday on the I steamship Bleucher, and will make a I voyage to Germany, the trip taking him probably five or six weeks. T. Mellstrom, the American rejire- sensative of Saiuler & S<»ns of St. Al- bans, England, has securer! an (jttice at 23.'i Broadway, roftm 1. where he will be located during his stay in the United States. Mr. Sander, who came over here with Mi-. Mellstrom several weeks ag(i. returned to England on board the Lucania on Saturday, Api-il 14. A meeting of the dnectors of the Cut Flower Pixchange will be held to- day; Saturday, at 9 a. m.. in their of- fice, 57 West Twenty-sixth .street. In the adverti.sement of Jo?in Selig- man & Company, in our issue of April 7. their address should have read 56 West Twenty-sixth sti-ecl instead of Twenty-eighth street. Many of the wholesale florists of New York are free to admit that the past Easter business was the biggest they ever experienced — surely a most gratifying condition when one consiQ- ers the increased competition caused by the augmentation to the ranks of the wholesale houses during the last few years. This also affords conclusive proof that, w^hile the wholesalers' ranks have been added to every year, the growth of the business in this lo- cality has been sufficient to give every one all he wanted to do. Miss Elizabeth Nugent, daughter of John B. Nugent, and Roy Bailey, bookkeeper in her father's store, were married recently. The affair came as a surprise, but the young couple are well known in the trade, and have the good wishes of everybody. The trade in American Beauty roses fell all to pieces on "Wednesday, and special grade flowers were offered at 10c. each, and could not he cleared out at that figure even. St* Louis. News Notes. The Florists' CIuIj did not hold a meeting last Thursday afternoon; President Ammann, Vice-president Steidle, Secretary Schray, and two others were the only ones to put in appearance, so it was decided to wait until the May meeti-ng to transact the business intended for this one. Ed. Buechel, manager of the Ries- sen Floral Company, has the sympathy of the trade In the loss of his father, who died the past week. The funeral was held on Saturday. The appointment of a city forester will be made this week. We hope the Mayor will hand in the name of an experienced man and keep the office out of the politician's' hands, as is the case with the city parks at present. The ordinance calls for a man who has been actively engaged In the nursery business for at least three years. Frank Ellis missed the Easter rush . by his inability to return to this city. In a letter he states it will be May 1 before he will be able to return from Panama. He writes encouragingly of his banana plantation there. Arthur Ellison had a bad fall at one of the roller rinks last week while racing: as a result, he has a marked face, and had a lot of explaining to do to his friends. J. J. Kierns, representing H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, w^as a caller. Between them. Kuehn and Berning must have disposed of at least 15.000 lily blooms last week. Each had on hand both cut and pot plants of fine quality. The Unions beat the Florists last week in a match game. Beyer. Ellison, Lohrenz, Beneke and Kuehn rolled high in the order named. ST. PATRICK. Cincinnati. Park Superintendent J. W. Rodgers and Miss Martha C. Meyers will be married Thursday evening. April 19, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. F. Meyer, Elberon and Phil- lips avenues. Price Hill, by the Rev. Henry Quimby, rector of the Church of the Nativity. The marriage will unite two of the oldest and most respected families of Price Hill, Mr. Rodgers and his father having been known there for many years and the family of the bride likewise. She is a daughter of the late J. F. Meyer, of the Steinman & Meyer Furniture Com- pany. 530 The Hlorists* Exchange GERAMUMS-PIiiiGELLHiiEODS Plpxts CACTUS In i varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to o£fer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz.,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per lOOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., Se.OOper lOO. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. TIFFIN S2.25 per doz. GERANIUMS III Kood variety, $2.00 per JOO. SIS. 00 per 1000 and up. our New descriptive Geranium catalogue containine a full description of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. From 2 Per doz, Abutilon, Savltzl $o.40 A<*hyrantlie8 Emersonl 40 Ageratum, blue and white 40 Alternauthera, red and yellow 40 AljKsuiu. Kiantand dwarf 40 Reg:onias, bedding, var 40 Coleus, in good variety 40 Dahlia Plants, in variety 40 Fuchsias, in variety 50 Hardy English Ivy, $17.60 per 1000 .40 Hardy Phlox, 10 good v^rietieH 60 Heliotrope, In good variety 40 Hollyhocks, double white and mixed 3 in. pots 60 Lemon Verbena 40 Lantanas, in good variety 40 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 40 Moonvines, bine and white 50 Nymphjea Odorata Gigrautea 60 Salvia, in variety 4& Salvia Bonfire 40 Senerio Scandens, Parlor Ivy 40 >\vaiusona alba. 40 AsparaiTDS. Plamosus Nanas 3in. .76 pots. Scented Oerauinnas, Rose, Balm, Fernlfolia, etc 40 PlanabaKo. Oapenels, White 60 Beeronias, bedding varieties 40 Smllax 40 Coleus, In good varieties 40 Verbenas, Seuarate Colors 40 A'erb«'Tia8, Mixed .40 Petuiiiae, Dreer'sSuperb Single 40 Madeira Vine Koots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.60 per bush. Acalypha Hacfeeana . .40 Achyranthes, Emersonil, and Ver- srhaffeltii .40 Cnphea (Cigar plant) 40 Parlor Ivy, Senecio scandens 40 In. potB Per 100 $2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3 60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums From 2-in. pots Per doz. Per 100 l.a.Tge Flowering: or Aster Varl- ties; Prince of Wales. Gloire de France. Sir Michael Aahbury, Hijos. Queen of Whites, Hun Set, and 30 other varieties 50 3.00 Small Flowering: or Button Vari- ties. Dawn.Dlnlzulu, Dundee, Edna, Qold^nch, James Boon, Rhoda, Tennyson and 20 other varieties 40 2.00 HarIanted Pan- sles, iu bud and bloom. A trial order will convince you that thebc are the best you ever handled. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOf Cash with order LEONARD COUSINS, JR. Concord Junction, Mass. Meutlon The Florists' Exchange when writing >^rvj THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowertng fancy colors, Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants in bud and bloom $1 60 per 101); by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENHIH6S, ^"l^,"*" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Panslna. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PHNSIES From our well known strain, none better, in bud and bloom. $1.00 per lOO. PI A^T!^ that will bloom soon. w m-i^i-^m u J2.60 p'er 1000. DAIRIES iBellis in bloom. $1.00 per 100. Primula Obcoaica inwoom. out of 5 inch pots. $7.00 per 100 %P|nAF4 Compacta and Japonica. eiuchpots. $2..50perdoz. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER ST., BRISTOL, PA. MeptloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. TANSIES. Transplanted Planis from culd frame iu bud aiul hloom ; strong and .stocky, $1.50 per 100 ; S12.00 per 1000. Secdlinss, very fine, October sowing, $3.00 per lOliO. CASH WITH OKDKR. PETER BROWN, LANCASTER, PA Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS FINEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY 10 best varieties extra strong. 3 inch, most in bud. .W.«i per 100: $35.00 per 1000: strong 4 in. in bud and bloom, ready May, $5 00. $6.00 per 100. CANNAS, .5 varieties strong 3 inch. SI.OO per 100. VINCA, variegated strong 4 ini.-h, $0.00 tier 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, tine large, .'i and 6 in. $2.00 and $3.00 per doz, 3 ft . Sa.OO. Strong 3 ini'h $4.00 per 100 ca.^h WM.S. HERZOG, Morris Plains. N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. f.FPANIIIM^ '" -'"-^ '"■ P*^*"- ■'^- -^ Null, cioiie ULnAHIUmj FniTi.c, Jolm liojle. La Fonder lie r (biiiilit |Miik) r,;irU>I.I ; Finest Hybrids, mlxfd. 60c. per 100 ALTERNANTHERA. S'e^w kT^ ""p. Major, and Rug, ^S.OO per 1000, A. Nana, vellnw.SG.OOper 1000. Salvia Fireball. Bf'goniP'* (Sunproof), Red's and White. Plants. $1.00. R C. 60c per 100. SPECIAL EXTRA QUALITY Verschafleltii and G. Bedder for this week. Cash DANIEL K. HERB, Lancaster, Pa Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PAMCIpC 200,000 fine plants of Bugnofs. rrilUIL't' Cassler^H, and Odier's famous strains, all transjilauted. 5fc. per H 0, fi 00 per lOOO; extra large plants coming in bnd $1.00 oer 100. $8.00 per lOOft. Feverfew, dbl. wht. R. C $1.00 per l^O, Geraniunig, Nutt. Beante Poltevine. L.a P'avorite, F.Perkins. 4. Ricard and Mine. •Ianlin.4 in. in bud and bloom, S 6.00 per 100. ikracaenas Indivisa, bushy 6 in. $16.00 per lOO. Begonia Rex. 4 in , $10.00 per 100. Heliotropes and Double Petunias, 4 in. in bbd and bloom S6.00 per 100. COLEUS Hill Top Greenhouses, 1S-ie Gray Ave. UTICA, M. Y. VIOLET CULTURE Price, $1 BO Postpaid A.T,De La Mare Ptg. & Pub, Co. Ltd., New York WHY YOU SHOULD ADVERTISE IN THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE A Chicago Advertiser says— *'The results are astonishing. There is not a state in the Union from which we have not received re- plies from our advertising, and every day we receive letters from people and from villages of whom we had never heard before. We are much pleased to find out that your paper penetrates the unknown sections which are adjacent to our market, and with which we have never been brought In contact." Mention The Klorlsts' E>xcbunge when writing. April 21, 1906 The Florists' Bxchansre 53 J g'%%»*»»»»»»%%%»»%%»»»^v*«»»%»%»»w»w»>^, BUY FOR SPRING TRADE BEDDING and BASKET PLANTS In Tine Conditicn ( Note. in. except where noted.) eompact— j Ageratiiin— Little Gem. A grand little border plant— very low and S will do for Carpet Bedding; a mas- of blue. S3.00 per 100. J AlternaiitHera Atirea— S2.30 per 100. S Afh.vraiithes Biemiilieri, Kincrsoiii aiul McNally, $2 50 rier lOU J Asparasii'* Spi-eiis-eri— S3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. i Antlioricum Vivatuin Vaiiegatum— S3.00 per 100. J Begonia Metallioa— S3.00 per lOO. i Besonia Vernon and Viilean, each, S2.50 per 100; S2D.00 iier louil J Ensii.>-li Iv.v— S5.00 per 100. Gorman Ivy— S2..'iO per 100. * Grevillea RoJbusta— 2J^ Jn.SAOO per 100 ; 3 in. S5.D0 per 100. S HibisciLS— Peachblow, Siib-Violacea and Mineatus, $3 00 per 100 J Rose Clotliilde Soupert—S3.00 per 100; §25.00 per 1000 S Rose BABY RAMBLER— S7.00 per 100; SOO.OO per 1000 J Salvia Splendens— 2 in. S2.50 per 100 ; S20.00 per 1000. i THE 8TORR8 £. n4RRI»0N COMPANY I PAINESVILLE, OmO Mi'iilinn Tho Flnrists^ Exchange when writing. FOR $I.OO 1 will mail yuu, Postage Prepaid, 20 R. C. of my grand $25.00 per 1000 R. C. want to sell every PI the U.S. and Canada at least 20 of this grand Phlox s Hardy White Phlox, Miss Lins^at-d "S. ^ >''™'« ' « leHv - — •""«^*-*M V* ^^ gj. ynu ''0 I iv Pjants propagated as late as Jnne 1st will bloom in Sept. and Oct. >v ^''"'i-' I hav and ,1 lef put over winter, will bloom again in June. Plant the 20 in a 'bed >V 100,000 2feetnid,ameter m front of your house. When you are through enjoying then- beauty and fragrance just cut them off and sell for $o ■^5 J"J"'k ^- ■• ^^^^ = = = = = P.T1S3URO, P^. Mention The Florto.' fachangewhen writing. STOCKYOUWIllAllWANTlFlllEIIIOIlOlllEPETIIIIiaii ., , TT. , . « . perdoz. Baby Ram biers, 6 in $5 00 Biihy Ramblers, 5 in ' 400 Baby Ramblers. 4Jn .'.".'.'"'.' 250 $20 00 Baby Ramblers, 2)4 in I OO 700 Crimson Ramblers, 2y6arold, 3 to 4 ft 150 j'>'oo Crimson Ramblers, 2 year old. 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 1500 Boston and Piersoni Ferns, shift ■ 14 in., ready to Boston Ferns for (inch pots '., i->oo Piersoni Ferns, for 4 Inch pots is'oo Hyd. Otabsa and Vinca Major, 2Hin., ready ' to shift ;. . 2 50 Vinca Major, var.. field stock potted!'"'. 600 Caladium Esrnleutum, sound. 5 x 7 s'so Caladinm Esciilentum, sjund, ftx7 ... 5*00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown! lo!oo " from pots 8 00 Ampelopsis Veitt-hil, pot grown, dormant. ' lone growths 4 00 English Ivy, 3!^ in. long, vines ,..!!'.'! e'oo Tritoma Uvarla. strong field roots 4"o() atotesla Cyanea, fine plants . . g'oo ^.»**2.'*P°''^*'^^ Canna Roots, best named.!!!! 200 All Colors not named j'gO 10 Best Geraniums. 2^ in., ready to shift!!!!. 250 Hydg. Pan Gran diflora, 2 years 6.00 _ ' " " 3 years 800 Halleana Honeysuckle 2 years field stock. .. 500 Ked Iriumphant Honeysuckle, 2 years field stock 6 00 25.000 Shrubs, Vines.' HoneyBUckies, 'Caiifornia ^T X ^- « . Pf-Ivet. etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. MentloD The Florlate' Bichange when wrlilng SOOINVIINlS Smith's improved pure white large Moonvine. a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years; have 20,000 tor this season, 2% inch pots, now ready, $5 per 100. GODfREY ASCHWANN 1012 Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pol Plants. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. SALVIA BONFIRE strong plants, 3 and 4 pairs of leaves 50c. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. Cash. R. POWELL, FLORIST. White Plains. N. Y. Mention The Florist.' Bichange when writing. An immense stock ot white, pink, red, crlm- son and variegated. All separate colors- nothing mixed, Aereratam, 4 vars. 2 in. pot ^°I,'! Af.uilee.a, campanulas.- ' Coreopsis,*'- < :uph»a''5VntI,"ror.''"'' *'''-'^- ^'-h IJouble Petnnlas,ln3inch nots i'l.,, HolI_> hocks 3W inoh.Ohater strain e™ .v.Gera„;^,'if,^4l:cY-..^«"'«'' • ••• l; ., ^. .'■ 'inch .. Mine. Salleroi Geranlnm,-3«-|nch 4 m petunia (.randl flora, 3 Inch fine 1 nii salvia spenclens, tali, metom and dwarf 2 ''"^ °'"' 2.00 Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Ga7,ania Splendens... ''%V?!1 S>alvla8, tall, medium and dwii^:-.".:::-.:-.-.:-::. ijc Cash with order, please GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Mention The Florists- Eichsnge when writing. Per 100 60 2.00 2.00 00 00 .00 4.00 4.01 90c. per 100; »8.00 per 1000 SALVIA, 2 in., 2c. each 'in 'c ''*^*"*'*TA and VARIEGATED, GEK ANIUMS, 10 kinds, 2 In., 2 cts ROOXEn CUTTINGS HE^'OTROPK. 3 kinds $1.00. 5It.v',l;Tk'rn''dt^o'|; ""^ VAK,EGATA.75c.. Oash, or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., CiiambersDurg. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, f^^^^^p '» 's^. VARIEGATED FUNKIAS, ^«„«t? K E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention The Florists' Bichange when wrlUng. 3 in ;. each. COLEUS 10 Var. 2 and '3 Hi in. pots Asp. Plumosus, 3 in. pots Asp. 8preng:erl, 3 In. pots Double Petunias, '.2^ in pots Verlienas. '.land 3^ In pots Pansy Plants, small, 1000-$3.00 Per 100 $3.00 3.00 2.00 :j.oo •J OO .50 GERANIUMS 10 Var. IMy selection, •4}4 In. pots 10 Var. My selection,:; in. puts Canna.4, May Ist Vinca Var. 3 in. pots Alteruantlieras, May let Per 100 !|i:!.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 Centanrea Gymnocarpa, $3.00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGh"aIVI, Delaware, O. - _^ Mention The Florists' Kxchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Qiganteum Hybrids In five true colors including me (ringed varieties, twice transplanted from flats tS.OO perlil0:$a5 00 per 1000, trom 2).; In pots $5,00p6r 100. $16.00 per 1000. ' ' ASPARAGUS PLITMOSUS NANUS Well grown stock trom 3 In. pots. S6 00- trnm 3^ in. pots, $8.00 per 100 ; ASPARA- GUS SPEENGBRI from 2Vi In. pots $1.60 from 31/3 in. pots. $6.00 per 100. GERANIUMS In standard varieties only, no better on the market in bud and bloom from i In pots, $6 00 and $7.00 per 100. CANNA,S In standard varieties from 3 In. pots. $5.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS In very choice varieties only, well grown plants trom 3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroadsbarg, Pa. Mention The l-lorlsts' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Strdlii; plants in live sriiilratc ciiliiis, $l,s.oo iicr 10(1(1, SlmiT) ikt KKi, Geraniuin Cuttings, $i 00 2^^ <>' l"'l-. *-^"li l"T l(«l ii) viim-ty. Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings, (idc finni tlals, .strong, $1 oil 2i ill, iiots, .$2 00 iier 100. Asparagus Pluniosus Nanus Seedlings, strong, $140. 2i in ; .4in. pots „,„„ If ngllsh ivy extra fins rooted outitngs . 100 Viucas, 5;4ln. pots 2. 00 Coleus. Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Gol- den Queen, and several other Rooted Cuttings. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen Schenectady N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings now ready i*l-;jOO Nott $10.00 per lOOO ~.000 Trego.. 1.5.00 per lOOO Big lot ready last ot mouth Send tor List ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI! Fine ;i,inch " 3' " ..$4.00 per 100 .. 2.00 " 100 ALBERT m. HERR LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing GERANIUMS Fine bushy 3 inch in full bloom, Buchner Null. Caslellano. Wi'O per 100. Rooted Cuttings, S. A. Null, Buchner, Grant, Bruanti, Perkins, iGervais Double Phil;! Mont- mort, Castellane, Viaud, Doyle, Ricard, Poite- vine, Jaulin, $10,00 I.er 1000. Cash with order PETBR BROWN Lancaster, Pa. Mention Tie Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS rer 100, Prepaid Ageralum Gurney, Alternanlhera, best red and «Tnn hI*; *5»0 per 1000, Fuchsia,' 5 line sor?° $1.00, Heliolrope, bine Salvia Bonfire, and Splon^ dens, ,5c. Coleus, i;..,,,! l„.,i,ir,s, t;Or Seedlings prepaid perloii Cyclamen Giganteum, mixed' ready to traiispl:,,.! W.i,, Asler, Queen of the Market, mixed. 4Ul, Ageralum Gurney, "iu IV each. (Ja.sh, ■■ - . Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippcnsburg, Pa. MenUon the Florists' Exchange when writing. 532 The Plorists' Hxchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CASH WITH ORDER. fhe culiuiins under this beading are reserved fur advert iseoieiils of Stuek for Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenbouse, Lund, Sec- ond-Haud Materials, etc.. For Sale or Kent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, witliout display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements in these columns. 1.^) cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the inch. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] C<)py must reach New York office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers in the Western States desiring to advertise under initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 127 Berwyu Ave. " ' Ravens wood. STOCK FOR SALE Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers. Springfield. O. WB make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write ub wbeo In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln Dnlveralty, Chejter Co.. P«. Will E-'£chiiuce. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seed, for carnation or rose plants. Signal Hill Floral Co., 341 S. Los Augeles St., Los Angeles, Calif. STOCK FOR SALE—Lily ut tbe Valley pips. 100,000, Hue quality ?::.oo pei- Uhki. FuiiUui viu-iegata, lai-ge clumps. $5.uu per ino. liean- lieu, Woodbaveii, New Yorlt. EGYPTIAN Lotus. Nelumbium specioaum. 20e eacli: $12.00 per lou. Nynjphaeas. red. white, blue and yelluw, 10c. eacb; $0.00 per lOo. Water Hyacintb. $2.00 per 100. B. M. Wlchers & Company. Gretua, La. EXTRA large and strong cyclamen witli from 15 to 20 leaves each in 31^-in. pot^. almost ready tor 5-in.. in best varieties, .flo.oii i)er ItiO. Terms: Cash. A. M. llilvenlMjrt. SS Grove street, Watertown, Mass. TOMATOES to transplaut. .$2.00 per 1000— Majestic. Stone, Matchless, Earllana, Jewell D Champinli. O. Stone, and Beauty. Pausies in Bloom. $1.2.% per 100. J. W. CROWELL, Hartford. CI. EXTRA strong Boston and Pierson ferns in 2V4-in. pots, ready for 4-in., $5.00 per loo. Piersoui Elegantissima also ready for 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Terms: Cash. A. M. Davenport, 88 Grove street. Walerlowii. Mass. STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Rambleri fine dor- mant .lock. $26. per 100 2 1;2„ '"'S; >"! plants, eitra well rooted t7. per 100, $85. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any Ume up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brotbera Co.. Rochester, N. Y. EXTRA large branching aster seed; white, piuk, lavender and purple. 7.')c per oz. ; 25c per packet. The same mLted, 50c per oz.; 20c per packet. Also willing to change for rooted cuttings of carnations, geraniums and petunias. Th. F. Van !)er Meuli-n. Florist. Dunkirk. N. Y. GROFF'S Hybrid Gladioli. A No. 1 stock, true to name, all shades Including the coveted blue varieties. 1'/. in. to 2 In., $10.00 per 1000; $1.50 per 100; 1 iii. to 1«, in., $8.00 per )000; $1.25 per 100; % in. to 1 In., $ti.00 per 1000; 75c per 100; V4 In to % in.. $5.00 per 1000; 60c per 100. A. P.. Powell. Camden. N. Y. OVKUSTOCKEll. be (inicli if you waut Ihelii. Having alKiut lu.<«»o transplanted plants in Hats at $1.00 per 100. Salvia Splcndens. Mammoth Verbena, Alyssum carpet and Little Gem. Egg Plant, New York Improved pur- ple, all ready for %¥a and 3-in. pots. Cash please. Charles E. Price, Smithtown Erancli. New York. CANNAS. RED AND SCARLET. Alphonse Bouvier, 6 ft. .$2.25 100; $17.50 1000 Ohas. Henderson. 4 ft.. . 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 Flamingo, 5 ft 2.25 100; 17.50 1000 J D. Elsele, 4 ft 2.50 lOO; 20.00 1000 Premier, 3 ft 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON. Paul Marquant, 5 ft. .. .$2.50 100; $20.00 1000 Peaehblow. 4 to 5 ft.... 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 Virginia, 4Vi. ft 2.00 lOO; 15.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE. Robusta, 6 to 8 ft $2.25 100; $17..10 1000 Grand Rouge. 10 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 1000 ORCHID FLOWERING. Austria, yellow. 5 ft. .. .$2.00 100; $15.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $2.00 100; $15.00 1000 Send for my florists' seed, plant and bulb catalogue. It contains all you need. Caladlum Esculentum (Elephants Ears) 6 to 8 In. circumference $2.00 100; $16.00 1000. 8 to 10 In. " 3.50 100; 30.00 1000. 10 to 12 In. •' 5.50 100; 60.00 1000. 12 In. and up " 10.00 100. AKTHUR T, BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN, 342 WEST 14TH ST., NEW YORK, Uentloo The Florists' Bzchange when writing. You will have a cinch on the dollars If you grow JEANNE NONIN and plenty of It. Great- est money maker in Mums to date. ludispeu- sable for Tlianksgivlng. Incomparable for Christmas. R. C, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. CLEMENTINE TOI'SET. same price. MRS. WM. Dl'CKHAM, the sensational prize winning .yellow and SANTA CLAUS, a fine pink Mums for Christmas. $l.i>0 per doz. CITY' GREENHOrSES. UNION CITY. PA. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year ol.l. 3.000 SALVIA.;! in. lO.tKHl GERANIUMS, :;!. ami 4 in. 20.0(KI PANSY PLANTS. :liH(_'. <;ermai]. single, aged 2:!. li. C. p;ire The Florists' Exelumge. SITUATION WANTED— As clei-k in fl.-rist store hy an Ami-riciiu, 30 yeavs of age. t'nn furnish good recoiumendatioiis. Address G. II.. ciire The FlnrJBts' Exehange. SIITATION WANTED— By young gardener. (■:4lierience(i in greenhouse wurk. Please st:ite particulars. C. O., care Tlie li'lorists' Excliange. SIT('AT10N WANTED— By first of May l.y (ierman, married, no children. 14 years ex- perience in greenhouses, landscape and make- up, G. W. care The Florists' rCxcliange. SITUATION WANTEI^— By inlelligeni ynniii: man. aged .'10. as gardeiur's assistaiil mi |iri- vale place. Henry Haner. care of Waddington Fnrni. Elm Grove. W. Va. SITl'ATION WANTED— By firsr class designer and decorator. Years of experience. Best references. L. G. care of Mrs. Olsson 1 1 1 West (i2nd. street. New York City. SITFATION wanted. — As m:niagir or foremini in cut flower or plant growing estahli.shment. r..(nig experience, excellent references. Apply Miller, care A. T. Boddingtnn. :i42 W. 14rii. street. New York. SITUATION WANTED — As assistant hy re- liable, solier. young man, experienced in general greenhouse work. Also salesman and liook-ke<'per. Address G. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITl'ATION WANTED — By young man. Scotcli- man. single, as assistant gardener on small private place. Ffonest and sober; state wages with hoard in first letter. Address G. I., care The Florists Exchange. SITTATION WANTF-D — Young man. 25 years of age. single, wishes position on private or nin-sery place. Thoroughly experienced in greenhouse and landscape work. Good refer- ences. Address G. K., care The Florists' Ex- change. SITUATION WANTED- By young man. 20 years old. single, with 5 years experience in iRses, carnations, and general stock. Can speak English and German. Fair wages ex- pected. J. E. Baumgartner, 397 West Clinton street. Haledon, N. .T. SITCATION WANTED^Llfe experience grow- ing roses, carnations. > violets, chrysanthe- mums, decorative and bedding stock. Section of housese preferred. Middle aged, single, sober, industrious. State wages. G. R., care The Florists' Exchange. SITFATION WANTED— By first class rose gi-ower, competent to take entire charge of yilaee of any size. Have had charge of two huge places during the past twelve years. Have produced first class stock and payed well. Married. Address. .T. P. M., S4 Hawley Street. Bi.ston. Mass. SITl'ATION WANTED— As working foreman, grower of cut flowers and general stock. Life experience iu business. Inside and out of dcKir gardening. &)ber, honest and reliable. Please state full particulars in first letter. Addie.ss G. M.. care The Florists* Exchange. New York. HELP WANTED WANTED — Assistant in rose houses, single man preferred, address. A. J. Guttmau. 43 West 2Slh St., New York City. WANTED— Man to drive team and work in nursery. Apply corner Irvington & Boyden aveiuies. South Orange, N. J, WANTED— Two men for general greenht>use work. Wages .$12. miles from Boston, in a growing town of 2500 iu- liabltauts. Also nine room mudern )lwelling. with all late improvements. Aboul $5,n(in. Ad- dress G. I., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE Three Greenhouses 1.50 x 30 feet, potting shed 90 X 22 feet, boiler room, 30x22 feet, built about three years ago. practically new. Everything in complete working order and stocked. One ai're of land; 3 of a mile from Railroad Station; l.s miles from New York City. Address A. S., CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGL MentloD The FlorlstB* Excbange wbeo wrftlr^. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and florists* supply business, established 1888, In one of the largest cities in Ohio. The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunity for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security tor the balance $2,000 will purchase a half Interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Z. Z., care Flobists' Exohanoe. Mention The FloiiBta' Exohanfe when writinK. FOR SALE FOR SALE — 150 boxes of new Pittsburg Glass. 16 in. X 18 In. A double. 2500 ft. 2-in. Iron pipe. new. Reason for selling: Sleknees. N. J., care Tlie Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— 100 feet of Hltcbings. 100 feet of Weathered's ventilating in perfect order at 2rtc. per foot. Wm. Keyser. Randolph Avenue bet. Myrtle & Claremnnf. Jersey City. N. J. BOILSRS. BOILERS. BOILDRS. SEVERAL good second band boilers on band, also new No 16 Bltchlnga at reduced coBt. one 12 section Scollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lot- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J., Jersey City. N. J. April 21, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 533 EASTER TRADE, 1906 In almt)st every section of the counti'y I he weather for Easter, 1906, was niost unpropitious. In the East a heavy downpour of rain marred Easter Sunday, while from some parts of the Northwest snow is reported. Notwithstanding this untoward condition, trade generally was satisfactory, showing an increase over that of previous years. In Chicago, however, an unforeseen slump seems to have materialized. In New York the violet industry received a black eye, largely owing tse of attraction and custom. Easter, 1907. falls on Maich 31. CHICAGO. — A familiar author has in- formed us that "the best study of man is man." It would now seem appropriate to suggest to the man who owns a greenhouse and is growing flowers for the market, that the best study he can make is a file of one of tlie trade papers. The Florists" Exchange preferably, and carefully corta- tion. Roses have held their own through- out the cyclone, but violets, carnations and bulbous stock have suffered, as re- spectively mentioned. There is a point worthy of especial emphasis, namely, that the wholesale growers who knew exactly what to ex- pect sold out at profitable figures, while the commission houses were loaded with goods at the end of the week which could have been moved previously to advantage to all intere.'^ted parties. We shall have to leave our price list as it was last week with merely a change of date, as there is not a wholesaler or a retailer in the city who is willing to prognosticate on the possibility of the changes which ma.v occur within forty eight houi-s. The following are reports from the leading firms: Peter Reinberg: "Best Easter we ever had; shipping business was unusually good and we had the stock.'* Benthey-Coatsworth Company: "Fully as good as we ever had; roses cleaning up remarkably well." Wietor Brothers: "Ahead of anything ever experienced in the history of the house: not a flower left, and every order filled. The lowest day we had this week was higher than the highest day of the corresponding week of last year." George Reinberg: "Our business was fully up to expectations, and we are per- fectly satisfied." Basset t & Washburn: "Our stock was ne\er better, especially our roses, and the demand and supply were so nearly even that we can pronounce it one of the best holidays we ever had." Weiland t^- Riscli: "The best Easter we ever had." The Chicago Rose Company. J. P. Deg- nan. manager: "Without having any criterion upon which to base judgment, we report a business far in excess of ex- pectations, with a run on Killarney roses which were taken up as soon as they came in f i om the houses." J. A. Budlong: "Stock good, orders sat- isfactory and everybody pleased. A good Easter." Poehlmann Brothers: "We have done a very satisfactory business. About on a par with last year's" PHILADELPHIA. — Reports received fi'om all sources are to the effect that the past Easter business was the largest e\er done in this city. It was a repe- tition of the last Christmas trade in that everything saleable was cleaned up. The amount of business was really marvel- ous. All the retail stores had all they could attend to. The department stores sold fully twice as many plants as upon any previous occasion. This year was certainly proof that these stores did not in any way hurt the florists' stores, for while the department stores did such a volume of trade we do not recall one florist who could have handled more bus- iness. Then again there were lots of plants sold in the department stores that tlie retailers would not have had in their stores. Azaleas with only one-half of the plant in flower: hydrangeas wjth only one or two flowers open. Yet these all sold, and on Saturday one department store asked for 2.000 more pots of lilies but could not secure them. Even the street men did a largo trade and paid the same price as the stores on Friday and Saturday for their stock. One pedd- ler on Saturday paid 12c. per flower for lilies and 'Ac. for narcissus, and closed his week's business with a profit of $179- As leported last week, there was noth- ing new in plants. We did not see so many of tlie large specimen azaleas; all plants wore of medium size. There were too many Crimson Rambler roses for the stores and quantities were sold on the street. It was a great surprise to see hundreds of pots of lilies on the street: but these were mostly plants IS to 20 inches high and running two and three flowers to a stalk. But they all were bought at the regular i>ri.ce of 10c. per flower. All plants were in good condi- tion except possibl.v some hyacinths and narcissus, which were well advanced. Many of the retail stoi-es made up bas- kets and jardinieres of plants which found ready sales. Pennock Brothers had birch bark covers for all medium sized plants; these were put nn without addi- tional charge. They also had various shaped boxes covered with birch bark or Indian sweet grass: these were filled with pansies. daisies, hardy primroses, myo- sotis, etc., and every one they had sold. In addition they made up baskets and pans of varied assortment. H. H. Battles made up lots of fancy baskets of plants, and also had a very choice collection of earthenware vases of the Pompeian and other old style pottery, while many plants were made more desirable with dainty colored rib- bons and artistic grouping In baskets and vases. Robert Crawford. Jr., had a very de- sirable lot of plants; many were made up in baskets and pans, and all sold out. It cannot be .said this year that it was a plant Easter, as all cut flowers cleaned up well with the possible exception of a few carnations. Mr>re choice American Beauty could have been sold. Prices were advanced slightly over regular rates, and everything desirable sold out well. Choice carnations were first held at $10 per 100. but later sold at $8. Many growers still made mistakes in not giving their com- mission men more flowers on Thursday; in consequence, some orders for distant I^oints went out short. In cut flowers evei-ything was in good condition except a few carnations and some shipments of double violets; many of these latter were worthless on account of being left on the plants too long. In preparing for Easter. 1907. don't for- get that it comes on Mtirch 31. DAVID RUST. ST. PAITL.— From reports all were fa- vored with the largest Easter business we have ever had. particularly in orders from the counti y towns; while the city business shows a materj^il gain, it can- not be compared with the country de- mand. Saturday it snowed nearly all day. which had a bad effect on trade, hut the few hours of good weather brought the buyers out in large num- bers. Lilies were everywhere and the growers in general were successful in getting them in bloom for the Easter trade. Notwithstanding there were thousands on the market, the price re- mained firm for good blooms, which were sold at wholesale at Jl'J.BO per hundred. The only low price named was found to be on an inferior grade, which were handled only by the street men. Azaleas sold well and at a good figure; a call at the different placeii; finds but very few azaleas on hand. Spireeas, hydrangeas and rhododendrons were thrown on the market in large numbers, but all were sold. Good spiraeas brought $1.50 and $2 each; azaleas, from $1 to $10; rhodo- dendrons $2 to $10. Hybrid Roses were all sold before Saturday was half over, and a great many more could have been disposed of. Baby Ramblers went well, and we did not have nearly enough to supply the demand; as early as Thurs- day, orders for them were turned down. They sold at $1 and $2 each. Another season they will no doubt be grown in much larger numbers. Hyacinths, tulips and lily of the valley in pots, did not seem to catch the eye; there was, of course, a large number disposed of. but a number were left on hand. Cut flowers of all varieties sold well, but the most of the dealers evidently overestimated the demand, as Sunday, about 2 p. m.. found all carrying good stock. It is a certainty that none of them sold out. The prices, if anything, were somewhat lower than in other sea- sons. Choice roses sold for $1.50 and $2 per dozen: carnations, $1 and $1.50; vio- lets. 50e. per bunch of 25. The Sun- day morning demand for violets was in- deed strong, but for some reason they could not be obtained. Out of about 4,000 lilies, L. L. May & Company had only ]00 left, which can be used to good advantage next week in funeral work. Their stock of all other plants was practically cleaned out. Their hybrid roses, hydrangeas, spimeas. and Baby Ramblers were all sold by Thurs- day and numerous orders had to l>e re- fused. Their large range of houses, which was loaded to the brim a week before Easter, is to-day practically cleaned out. J. W. Hoffman, who has charge of their retail department, says trade was never better, showing an increase of fully 75 per cent, in some departments. C. F. Vogt reports the largest business he has ever had, only a few plants of an in- ferior grade being left. Ramaley's Floral Exchange also handled considerable stock, mostly lilies which all sold well at 25 cents per bloom and bud. E. F. Lemke is well satisfied and says that he could not have ijossiblv handled any more. Krinke 11 repairs; other makes ; new : cheap. Rnil FR^ ' second-hand No.SScDllay, $60.00; 1 DUILtno eecond-hanil Gem Torrid. $36.00. One second hand No. 16 Hltchlngs Boiler. Good condition, $70. PIPP Good serTloeable second -hand, with rirt Threads; 2-ln., 7 ots.; W-ln., iH cts.; l^i-ln., 4ct8.; 1-ln., Sets.; 2)i In., lOota.; 3 In., Ucts.; 4 In.. I9cts. New 2-ln. Standard, tnll len^hs, with coapllngs, 8^ ots. ft. Old and new flttlngs and valves. QTnP^Q *nA nice New Eoonomr, best made OIUb^O ana UICO no. l Threads, «-ln.,«-ln. I-ln. pipe, t3.00. No. 2 Threads, l^-ln., I^-ln. 2-ln. pipe, f 4.00. PIPF PIITTERC New Sannders Pattern. No. 1 rirc (lUIICnd cuts n-m.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00 No. 2 outs l-in.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES S.%''2:in" llpef l.'e'^t 24.|n. grlpg H-ln.-2>i In. pipe, $2.40; 36-ln., grips X-ln.-3>41n . pipe. »4.16. PIPF UiCFC I< in. |)ots>, $4.00 |)er $30.00 per 1000. STOCK. 100 1000 Richmond, later delivery $12.00 $100.00 Kaiserin. ready now 4.00 30.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids g.oo 25.00 100 1000 Brides $3.00 $26.00 MeteoiS 3.00 26.00 Golden Gate 3.0O 26.00 WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Cultural Directions Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer and his customer. Wow ready. In addition to those below specified : Asters, Cabbage, Car- nations, Monthly, Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes, Violets. BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED cultural Directions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. Tlie following "Culturals" are now ready: AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHE.MU.M CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardv COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for House and Garden MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE S\VEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES WATER GARDEN, How to Make and Manage a PRICE LIST qnn r'ulfiiral nii>^^tlA¥i« fm* SI '^ J Printed on white paper, clear type, size 6 x 9*4 - 5^ <-Unurai UireCllOnS lOr ^l.dU '. mehes.inanassortnVenLyoiirselect.on.of not 1,000 ..•••• $2.50 ) less than 100 of each, delivered carriage paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint {;i lines) we will put same on for you, at 50 cents for 6U0, 76 cents for 1000. Special qiiotations will be made on quantities of lo.ooo "CULTURALS" or over. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. ud. Pubs. The. Florists' Exchange, P. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattl«»ya Oigas and Cattleya Speciogissima, C, Mossia-, C. Perctvaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER &. HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The PlorlstB' Exchange when writing. HELIOTROPE %% inch, $2.00 per 100. COI-EIUS Qolden Bedder, Verschaffeltii and Qluck Auf, 21.4 inch, $2 00 per 100. W. M. PA.RSIU, R. F. D. 3. P. O. CHATHAM, N. J. UentloD the Florlata' Bxcbange when writing. CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Cahuzac. Merstham Yellow. Pink. Marlon Nei^ell. All mid-season. From 2 H,' In. pots, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. Prom 2 V In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per If 00. Rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. White. Early— George 8. Kalb, Polly Rose, Wiilowbrook. Mid-Season — Mies Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mrs. H. Robinson, NIveus, Late—Mrs, McAr- thur. Pink. Earlv— Glory of the Paciflo. Mld-Seasoh— Pink. Ivory, J. K Shaw, Adela. Mrs. Perrin, A J Balfour. Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Liger. Late — Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott. Yello-w. Early— Monrovia. Mid-Season.— G. Pitcher, Col. D, Appleton, Golden Gate. Late — Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park. H. W. Rieman. Red. Oulllngfordll. Bronze. Kate Broomhead. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWEIL, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GOOD-HE A tXHY C H R YS A N TH E: M U IVI S from 10.000 Frame Grown Stock Plants 100 1000 Polly Rose Sl.50 $12.50 Harry Parr 1.50 12.50 Glory of the Faciflf 1.60 12.50 Alice Byron 2.00 17 50 Ivory— Pink and White 1.50 12.60 Col. D. AppleioD 1.50 12.60 Ma.). Boniiaffon. 1.50 12.60 Autumn Glory 1,50 12,50 .S. T. 3Iurdotk 1.60 12.50 Dr. Kngruehard 1.50 12 50 Maud l>ean 2 00 17.50 Jerome Jones 2.00 17.50 R C. 2H In.pot.s Per 100 Per 100 Achyranthes, 4 varieties $0.76 $J.50 AlTBsnm 75 CoIeuB, Queen & Verschaffeltii ... .75 Asstd 60 German Ivy 75 2.50 I.eiiion Verbenas 1.00 Marguerite's— ytllow and white.. 1. 00 " Queen Alfliandra ... 2.50 Stevia» dwarf, tall and varietiated. .75 I>alilia Koots 4.00 l>raei)ena Indivlsa, Sin. pots 6.00 8AMUEL S. PKCKHAM, 8 South Sixth St.. New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlats* Exchange when writing. Best Chrysanthemums ROSIERE, the only .'arlv piiik. <';iii bo cut Oct. inth and lart'tT than the rest. $25.00 per 100. Excellent Stock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unexcelled for Cut Flowers. Single Stem Pots. Bush. etc. All points in its favor. Strong Young Plants, $35.00 per 100. We have SEVEN other prand sortie at same jirice. Ouv catalogue describes. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^Sich"' Mention The Flortsts' Exchange when writing. 50,000 Chrysanthemums (ROOTED CUTTINGS.) Golden Wedding, Maud Dean, Jones, Appleton, Bonnaffon, White and Yellow, Ivory, Polly Rose, Zimmer's Yellow. Per inO $1..^ Per UlOtl %Vl.hO 50,000 Coleus (ROOTED CUTTINGS) Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Nellie Grant. S.5.00 uer lOOO. Moon Vines, 3 in. pots, $.5.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per iirO Per lOOO Heliotrope $1.00 Coleus l.OU jn.OO Verbenas 76 5 00 Ageratum Gurney 75 5 00 awsinaona White 76 6.00 StevlaVar 76 6.00 •• S. Nana 75 6.00 Vinca Var 1 00 Anthericum Vit Var 1.00 POT PLANX8 Feverfew. Little Qem $3.00 per ICO Heliotrope 3.00 '• " Do. Swt. Alyssum 2.00 " Madam Sallerol aer 3.00 " " Coleus 16 Varieties 2.00 " " Verbenas Fine Sorts 2.00 ■• " Smilax 2.00 " " Swalnsona 2.00 " Stevia Var 2 00 " " Stevia S. Nana 2.00 " •• Ageratam Gurney 2.00 " " Lobelia 2.00 " Bellis Daisies 2.00 ■' " Centaurea Gymnccarpa 2.00 " *' JOS. H. SEAMAN & CO. 60 So. Main St., Washins^ton, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when vtltlDg. 100.000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS BOOTED CUTTINGS, $1,25 per 100;$10.00 per 1.000. Monrovia, Polly Rose, Appleton. Eaton Koblnsou. Bonnaflon, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per l.OIIO. Dr. Encuehard, Alice Byron, Wni. Duck- liatu. <'lieltonl, elivered to suit Healthy Stock, enongh said. ^VM. BECKER, Box 48* Farmingdale^ L. I. Mention The FlorlstB" Exchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Clolre De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 Inch plants, $15 per 100; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. UentlOD The Florists' Exchange when writing. April 21, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 535 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough said! CARNATIONS Well Rooted Cuttings Ready for Shipment PINK Fiancee _ Per 100 $6.00 1.50 Per KXK) $.W.OO 10.00 Mrs. Nelson Guardian Angel 1.25 1.25 ■ Dl 10.00 10.00 A IVI HUot Richmond Liberty Sunrise _. _ . PLi Per 100 $12.00 4.00 .'i.OO Per 1000 $100.00 35.00 40.00 LIGHT PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $2..50 $20.00 Morning Glory 1..50 VIM RED Estelle 2.00 17 ..50 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $4.00 $35.00 Uncle John _ 4.00 a5.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 WHITE Per 100 Per 1000 Boston Market $1.50 $10.00 Lady Bountiful 3.00 25.00 Flora Hill 1.25 lO.QO in. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $3.00 $25.00 Bridesmaid 3.00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25,00 PETER REINBERQ, SI Wabash Ave., Chicago VERBENAS perfectly Healthy Ruoted cuttings {our selection) 6Cc. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000 Plants " " $2.50 per 100; $20,00 per 1000 ^A DIWI A ^I^KIO CHOICE ROOTED CUTTINGS OAI\nA I I V/IMO FREE FROM DISEASE Crisis, best new commercial scarlet. T..ady Boantifnl.best new white. Cardinal, new scarlet. Price $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Enchantress, Lawson, Flamingo, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Judge Hinsdale, Buttercup, * Gov. Roosevelt, ProBperity. Price $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Qaeen Louise, E. A. Nelson, Dorothy, Ethel Crocker, Wm. Scott, Joost, Flora Hill, Eldorado, Portia, Mermaid. Price, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per lOCO. THE BEST VERSCHAFFELTII, GOLDEN BBDOER. FIKEBRAND, GLl'CK AU P. Fine rooted cuttings, 75c. per 100. $6.0O per 1000. COLEUS FOR BEDDING ril, GOLDEN B] cuttings, ' J. L. DILLON, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention thp FLorlsta' Eichange when writing. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 GI.BNDAI.E $12.00 $100.00 WHITE LA'WSON $(00 136. On VICTORY 12.00 100.00 — " - " KOBT. CRAIG 12.00 100 00 WHITE PERFECTION 12.00 100.10 CARDINAL. 6.00 60.00 FIANCEE 6.00 60.00 THE BELLE 3.00 26.00 WHITE LA^VSON KNCHANTRES.S LADY BOUNTIFUL ESTELLE MRS. LAWSON . BOSTON M.IRKET. WHITE CLOUD 3.00 3.00 2.60 2.00 2.00 1.00 26.00 26.00 20.10 16.00 16.00 8.00 ■W. J. RICHMOND RCSE. 214 Inch pots. $12.00 per 100. MAMAN COCHET ROSES. S Inch s'. 00 per 100, S16.00 per 1000. CAJTH or C. O. D. & M. S. VB8BV, FORT -WAYNB, INDIANA. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when wrltlpg. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTIIVGS Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3.00 $2.5.00 Lawson 2.00 1.5.00 Prosperity 2.00 1.5.00 Bradt 2.00 15.00 GRAFTED ROSES, iJiSin^'-^ Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise $1..50 $15.0(t MayNaylor :.60 12..50 .loost 1.25 12..50 Eldorado 1.25 12,50 $10.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Brides. $10.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. EDWARD J. TAYLOR, southport, com. Mention The Florists^ Exchange when writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $10.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Ifentlon The Florliti' Eichanut when wrltloc. CARNATIONS We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for It. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, III. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 26 and 260 at 100 and 1000 rates Wilson Marshall, Clirlslmas Red Seedling, 3-3 ij In. 810.1 0 per 100; J76.00 per 1000. Fiancee. $6.00 per 100; Fred Burkl. $4.00 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $3.00 per 100. $26, un per 1000; Prosperity, Enchantress. $2.50 per 100, $2u.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawson. Fair Maid, Harlowardeu, Queen Louise, Boston Marltet, Joost, $2.00 per 100, $16.00 per 1000. GRAFTED ROSES 2V^ In. pots. Bride, Brldemald and Golden Gate at $10.00 per 100, $9J.OO per 1000 : Liberty. Klllar- ney and Kalseiln A. Victoria, $15.00 per lOO, $120.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock in every way. JAME-S E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave.. Bridgeport, Conn Mention The Florists' Kxcbanse when writing. It is All White THE largest, earliest and most free bloom- ing of all the white carnations. A fine lot of selected, guaranteed to be well looted cuttings, will be ready for prompt shipment flr.st week in April. Get in your order at onee. $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000. 50 at 100 rate and 250 at 1000 rate. F. DORINER & $OIN$ CO. UFAYETTE, IIND. Mention The Florists' Exclianse when writing. CARNATIONS 2000 strong well rooted cot- tings of LIELT. PEARY $6.00 tier 100, $50.00 [ler 1000 DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLATBUSH. Brooklyn N y. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $60.00 Crisis 6.(0 46.00 Lady Boantifal 3.60 30.00 Knchantress 3.00 26.00 Estelle •• S.oO 2.600 Lawson. B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH &. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Ifentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlDg. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders for My Maryland, A great many people doubtless ttiink they can grow the variety as well as we do. We look at sucti things in the same light. Then, too, perhaps some people liave confidence In our statements, which is also a factor. Not many carnations succeed in every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these clr- rumstauces we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first prizr^ for 60 white at March Show, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader in the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize tor 50 variegated at March Show, Oln- rlnnati. Grand stock ready now of both varle- Clea. R. O..$2.5nperdoz.. $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHC: H. ^Vr-Bf^R & 80PCS CO.. OAKLAND' MD. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framln|hain,Mass. Uentlon The Florlats* Ezchaage when wr^tlus. CARNATIONS Robert Craig, large bu.shy plants. 3 in. pots. $1.5.00 per 100 ; Robert Craig, large stronK plants, 21 in. pills, %VlMi per lfM1 : J. E. Haines, transplanted in soil. $1-2.00 per 100; Enchantress rooted ruttings. $2.50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000 ; Varigaled Lawson rooted cuttings. $5.00 per 100. $1.5.00 per 1000. ROBERT C. PYE, Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y. Uentlon the FLorlsts* Eiehance when writing. LAWSON White, red and variegated, from 2} inch pots. Established ready to go into field. $1.00 per 100 : $?.5.00 per 1000. Cash. HENRY EICHHOLZ, 1VAYNESBOR.O .... PA- Mention The Florists' E-tchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 Immediate delivery. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums. March delivery. If you did not receive my new list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. BJentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BR08z2«";„':%'^'|,'^,,Brooklyn, N. Y. lleDtloQ the Florists' Exchange when writing. Mignonette Machet 3 in. pots, per lOO, $3.00 Per 100 Caphea Booted CuttinKH 50c., 21n.potB, $1.S0 Double Frgr. Fetnnias *• 2.00 moon Vines " 2.00 Sweet Fea8( White and Red) " 2.00 Stocks Mx(l " 2,00 Asparagrtis Sprengeri " 1.00 Selaginella Deuticulata " 2.00 E. 1. RAWLIN6S, QUAKERTOWN, PA. Uentlon the FlorlBts* BlxchaD^e when writing. An advertiser is Isnown by tlie com- pany lie lieeps. Tlie leading firms of tlic coiuitry always use Tlie Florists' Exchange as an advertising niedium. You are in good company wlien your ad. a'~"ears liere. 536 The Plorists' Hxchange ROSES GRAFTED FINK STOCK. READT SO'W. Richmond, »3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, J176.0O per 1000. Killarney, $2.60 per doz., »18.00 per MO, $160.00 per 1000. Etoile De France, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Kaiserln, Carnot, Uncle John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz., $16.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, 2M in. pots. $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Killarney, 300 strong, dormant plants, 2 year, $25.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond . »12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Etoiie De France, $12.00 per 100. })unrlHe, Ferle, Snnset, Chatenay, $5.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $1.00 per 100; $38.00 per lOOO. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 1000 Lieutenant Peary fe.OO $50.00 From Pots, $1.00 iier 100, ailvaDre price of rooted c attlngs ia issue of April 7. CHRYSANTHEMUMS A. J. Balfour, M1h8 Alice Byron, Yellow Eaton. Price, from 2H inch pots, 75c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. Col. D. Appleton, Dr. Enguehard, George Kalb, Mrs McArthiir, Monrovia. Mrs. Barclay, Maud Dean. Mrs. Coombes, Naeoya, Robt. Halliday. Solell d'October. Siiperba, T. CarrlDKton. Vivland Morel. Wm. Duckham. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldinc, Collingfordlt, Dorothy Devens, ti-lory Pacific, Harry May, Harry Parr, H. W. Reiman, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Minnie Wana- maber. Mrs. Raer, Mrs. 8.T. Murdock, Mrs.M.M Johnson, Ma.ior Bonnafion, Mrs. Humphrey, Mad. Fri/d. Bergman, Nivens, Thomas H. Brown, Tiniotliv Eaton, W. H. Lincoln. Xeno. Rooted Cuttings, $1.60 per 100. Cannas. strontr dormant roots la 30 tine varieties, S2.00 and »3.00 perlOO: $18.00 and $35.00 per tOOO. VERBENAS Best Olaiumoths, rooted cnttlngs. MISCELLANEOUS 100 1000 $1.00 $8.00 100 lOOO Ageratnm, Oope's Pet, Wlilte Cap, 100 1000 P. Pauline, 8. Gnrney L. Bennet 11.00 $8.00 Achyranthes, four sorts l.OO 8.00 AmpelopslB Veitchil,pot erown 8.00 Coleus, best bedding and fancy sorts. . . 1.00 8.00 Cupliea 1.26 .... Fuchsia, double and single 2.00 15.00 Feverfew,, iouble white 1.60 12,00 Geraniums, double and single 2.00 16.00 Heliotrope, light and dark 1.26 10.00 Ivy, German 1.60 Moon Vine, true white $2.00 $16.00 Pelargontnms, fine varieties, 2U in., btrong 6.00 ,,.. Salvia, Splendens and Bedman 1.26 10.00 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.60 12.00 AsFAKAOCS.-iFKENGBKI. 31n. pote, $6.00 per 100 : 3!^ in., $8.00 per 100. BISUONI AS, SowerlDg varieties, 8 In. pots, 18,00 per 100. 8M1LAX, from 2M in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; tl8.0C per 1000 ; 3 In., $3.00 per 100. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. WOOD BROTHERS, Pishklll, ^_ Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. IN. Y. BEAUTIES, GERANIUMS, DRACAENAS Geraniums, large stock, liest varieties 2i in., 3 in., 4 in. ready t(i shift? Mme. Salleroi, strong 2* in. S'2,(Mi ptT 10r». American Beauties, line 2 year bench plants $7,00 per 100 Baby Ramblers, Crimson Ram- blers & Dorothy Perkins, in 'Ji in. Dracaena Indivisa, ;in sizes, strong 4 in. $1.20 lier dd/i.'ii. 5 in. ^'1 00 }irr dozen. Pansies, fioin rold frame, large plants in bud A: blooTii $1 fo |HT UK), good, strong plants 60 cents \>ri- luu, .S.^ 00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong '2i in. $1.00 per 100. Alternanthera, Sei't, rooted, red & yellow 60 cents per 100, $,').oo per 1000. Petunias, best double. Sweet Alyssum, Ageratum, Paris Daisies, white & yellow all strong 2d in. $2,00 per 100. Send for list of general stock. Cash. REEDS LAKE FLORAL CO., Succf'sscirs to Hills Violet Company. Office 207 AlidiiKaii Trust BldR. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. itentlon the Florlats' Eichange when writing. ROS ES ■2^2 in. Pots, Strong, Healthy Plants. BABY RAMBLER, S'l.OO per 100 ; SJO.On uer llXJfl. RICHMOND, Sliiiin i.erlOO; ,$'.K).00 per 1000. LA DETROIT, sj r,0 ptT 100 ; .S2II.00 per llXm. CRIMSON RAMBLER, .K.OO per 100; .$20.00 per mini MARECHAL NIEL, $2.00 per 100; $20.00 per Mm. Following Kinds, $2..W jier 100 ; ,$20.00 per 1000. La France Helen Gould Mary Washington F. Kruger Marie Van Houtte Bridesmaid Etoiie De Lyon Md. Pierre Notting Ivory Brabant JOHN A. DOYLE K. D. No. 3, Springfield, OKio Mention the Florlstfl' Blichange when writing. LAST CALL ABUNDANCE , Rooted cuttlnga from the soil, $10.00 per lOU; $75.00 per lUOO. Abundance tas done honor to its name tor Easter, for it has given me a large field of blooms for Easter week when other carnations have been scarce. They are full of shoots and (lowers now, and will con- tinue to crop heavily, until they will have to make ronra for the young plants from the fieU. Oome and see them and convince yourself. R. FISCHER, 6R[AT NECK, L I., N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. 500,000 PANSIES. FINEST MARKET PANSIES GROWN. We grow all our own seed and this strain is the result of over twenty-five years oareful selection , Strong, stocky growth (lowers of large size and great substani'C. with a great variety of color in brilliant selfs and unusual markings found in no other strain. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Prices for full trun.sitlanted plants: Large Plants per 1000 $20.00 Medium " per 1000 L'i.OO Smaller " per 1000 lO.m By the 100 at same rates. The smallest will rtowcr early in May. By express only, (.'ash with order, please. I. E. COBURN, 291 FERRY ST.. EVERETT. MASS. BEDDING PLANTS. Gei-aniuins, strong 4 in. pots, mixed. .S5. 00 " " 4 in. pots, separ- ate colors $(;.00 " " 3 in. pots, separ- ate colors $4.00 IVIiiiiias, double, 4 m. pots $6.00 3 in. pots $3.00 Howard's Star, Eiichan- i tress, California Giants '2'4 in. $1.50 and Dreer's Fine i 3 in.... $1.00 Ageratnm, Blue Perfection 2'^ in. $2. Oil 3 in... $4.00 OwarfAlyssuin, 2'4 in $2.00 Gi.aiil 8iiapdrag:oii, '1% in $1.50 Caiinas and otlier pliinfs ready May lOtli. J. S. BLOOM RIegelsville, Pa. Meptlon The Florists' Bachange when writing. SALVIA BALL OF FIRE. PROPAGATED frnm original stock plants— no scedliims. The most desirable in cultivation. Compared to Bonfire, it is fi in. less in height, more dense, larger bloom spikes, and two weeks earlier, ij in. .$2.00 per 100, 2 in. ready for 3i in. $4.00 per 100, 2h in. ready for 4 in. $.^.00 per loo. J. H. MYERS. Fairview Greenhouses, Altoona, Pa. .Mention Tlip FlnristB" K.vchaiige whrn wrltiiiff. (DIGITALIS) 100 Special Mixed, one year old. flower this M-asnti $fi.00 Canterbury Bells, one year old 6.00 Antirrhinum, tall, 2 in. mixed 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 in 4.00 Marigold, tall iuitl dwarf African. 2 in 2.00 T. W. A. SMITH. BIDDEFORD, ME. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrUIiig. Hardy Perpetual Roses Strong, Low Budded, Two Year Old Bashes. $1.25 per 10; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 250 atthe 1000 rate Abel Carriere, rrinison Alfred Colomb, carmine Ball of Snow, luire white Baroness Rothschild, pink Captain Christy, tiesh color Cheshunt Hybrid, red Duke of Edinburgh, lirip^ht vermilion Fisher Holmes, dark criinson Geantdes Batailles, i-rimson Gen. Jacqueminot, crimson Gen. Washington, red Gloire de Margoltin, daz/lin^ red John Hopper, lieautiful rose-pink Magna Charta, dark pink Margaret Dickson, \\ hite Marshall P. Wilder, cherry rose Mme. Gabriel Luizet, li^ht satiny pink Mme. Planlier, white Mme. Chas. Wood, carmine Moss, w liitc " piuk ** refl Mrs. John Laing, pink Paul Neyron, liark pink Perle des Blanches, white Prince Camilla de Rohan, crimson Ulrich Brunner, oherry-red BABY RAMBLERS fine Strong Stock (field Grown) $3.00 per Doz.; $25.00 per Hybrid Tea Roses, $1.50 per lO; S12.00 per lOO Marechal Neil, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, La France. Maman Cochet, pink, owi] root w hite ^1,00 per 10. S'.i.OO per 100. $85.00 pe';_1000 NE.AVK.B. TEA R.05E5 Gruss an Teplitz, red Etoiie de France, red POLYA.NTHA ROSES ..SI.50 per 10. $12.00 per 100 ■ 4.50 per 10. 40.00 per 100 Clothilde Soupeii, Avliite Hermosa, pink Hydrangea Paniculala. 2 to 3 feet, 3 to 4 branches ..«1.50 per 10. $1'.!.00 per 100 .. 1.50 per 10. 12.00 per 100 - 1..50perl2. 10.00 per 100 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th Street, New York City, N. Y. Coleus-Rooted Cuttings VerschaHsllll Golden Queen Fire Brand Queen Victoria Beckwith Gem Fancy Varieties 60c per 100; SS.OO per 1000. Golden Bedder Hero Messey Pearl of Orange German Ivy Heliotrope 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSONp CROMWELL - - CONN. ?1 year old DO^PC 2 year old ^^2V61n. P'>t9. A V «J E* »J 4 in. pots. Baby Rtmbler 6c; Or. Rambler & La FrADce 2c; I'l. Brunner 4c; VicU's Caprice k Laing 3c; Diesbach. Dlnenjore. Dor. Perkins, Gontier, Bisele Brown. Notting Miisson and otliere 2J^'',, Cr Rambler. Meteor Perle, W. La France. P. >V W Cochets 7c; Ma8.-*<>n 8c; M.C. Wood.DjpBbach, Lalnt:. Gen. Jar , PaulNcyroD Dinsmoreand otherBiic. Kxtra atro u nwnroots. VINCAniai.var..2in. $MOH, $17 60 U Ou L.efdleOo-.Kxpert Rose Growers, Sprinsrfield O AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES For Sale at Rose Lawn Greenhouses. From 2 Inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. J. HENRY BiRTRAM, LANSDOWNE. PA. Mention The Florlstfl* Bxchange when writing- THE AMERICAN CARNATION Prico, S3. BO A. T DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane 5treet, New York MO West SSth Street -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... Telephone 324-325 Madison Square. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK tst Floor. Telephone, 292 1 -5243 Madison Sq. TW VIOLET BLOOMS A fine crop now ready from houses that have been run cold. Orders booked now for Easter, send tor prices. Also rooted runners from Harle Louise, good healthy stock. Satisfaction guaranteed ; 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, ?Sl Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention the Flortsta' Btichaose when writing. HSPARAGUS SPRAYS lli'iim the L.\R(iK.ST (iKOWKR (if this specialty I can ship any (iuantity (lesired EVERY BU.SINES.S I).\Y <1P THE yE.\R. Price:— $3. OO per doz. bunches of about 12 sprat's each Please send cash with tirst oirler. after \\tiicli a line of credit may 1)0 estiililislied. if riesired, SPECIAL: Asparagus plumosus nanus SEEDLINGS, now ready, $1.50 per 100 (Postpaid), $10.00 per 1000 Emerson C. McFadden, Tei, 28 a, Short Hills, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltl'ig. April 21, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Exchange 537 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. Commission Nercnaols lo cut flowers ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 madlHon Square UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. C. BONNET G. H. BLAKE BONNET S^ BLAKE Whole&ale riori&t^ 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y, Telephone: 4688 Main. Conaignmente solicited. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. Uentlon the Florists* Bxchange when writing BONINOT BROS. Wholesale Oommisbion Dealers in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th St. (b"„°.!5".). New York Telephone Call, 830 Madison Sq. Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists « WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3171 Madlaon Square GRO^V£;ns, AXTENTIONI Always Eeady to Receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 MTest 3QtH Street 'Phone, 551 Madison Hqoare. NCW YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations," Orchids Establisherl Is.hs Mentton the rioriats' Bichange when writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The 'Wholesale Florist of Plew York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664.1666 Madison Square Mention the Florlito' Bichange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. ttenUon the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER ) Wholeeale OommlBston Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 MrillougKby St., '"''SSSrikain. BROOKLYN, N«Y. Ifentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 MTEST SOtK STREET NEVr YOR.R ConBlKnmentB Solicited. Telepiione : 280 Madison Sq, Ifeotlon the Florlata' Bzehanse whea writing. JAMES McMANUS ^I'arn^^^ 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are tl^e leaders. THE HIGHEST ORADB OP \/^ A. ALWAYS ON HAND • PECIAI.T'V. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, KKW YORK Open every Morning at Sli o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention the Floriate' Ili? \ '§,^. AS <5^ A *o.«. fe^ \ ?»<| a, t ^ ABbadty, fancy — special " extra No. 1 No. 2 ■• No. 8 Bride, 'Maid, fancy— spc'l " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Mme. Abel Cliatenay.... d'antdm Choweandm aspaeagdb " Piamoeus, bundles " Sprengeri,bnnche8 Dallas Cattletab Daisies .' CYPHIPEDnJMS .'.'."] Htacinths, Boman 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.50 tol 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .75 to 26.00 to 10.00 to IR.OO to 8.00 to 50.00 to .60 to 10.00 to 1.60 to 25.00 12.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 10.00 25.00 8.00 .76 1.50 60 00 25.00 20.00 10.00 75.00 1.00 12.00 2.00 I Infr grades, ail colors. JS ( Wlilte..., Standaed 1 Pink .2 Varieties Red Yei. & Var. White Plnli Red Yel. & Var. e •Fanot— ^ CThe highest W grades of C9 standard var.) I Novelties Lilac, per bancb Lilies Lilt OF the Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy „ Narcissus, Paper Wlilte " yeUow Pansies, per doien bnnclies.. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Violets " special Tulips 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2 00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to .50 to 8.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to .75 to .50 to 12.00 to 08 to .20 to .40 to l.OO.to 2.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 1.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 8 00 1.60 1.50 2.00 20.00 .12 .40 :^.5o 3.00 GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNIMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street., New York TrifT.i...>;F ■ R3fl3 1\TAni'^ON Sqtare Mention The Florlata' Brcliajge when wrlVLnt. J. Sellsman Joseph J. Lew WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Sl'dtaSS^'iu'a?; 39 WEST 28th ST.. NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid. Bride, Libertr, Meteor, Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations JOHN 1. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telebhooe* I9M Madi5on Square JOHN SELIGMAN & COMPANY Wholesale Florists 66 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cat Flower Company Uentlon The Florlata* Bichange when writing. SLINN&THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 Wesl 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— violets, Carnitlont and Roses Shipping orders recelTe prompt attention. Consign- ments Soltclted. Telephone I 6864 Madison Square tfeptlon tbe riorlsta' Bxchan^ when writing. Fkank H. Traendli Charles ScnENCtt w. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INEW VORK TELEPHONE, (462-1463 HAOISON SQUARE CUT RUOWERS AT WHOL,ESAL,E TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'WHolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLO'WEB EXCHANGE Telephones! 798 and 799 MADISON SQUABE CONSIGNStENTS SOLICITED IteotloB the Flotlata' Bicliange wh«» wrlttag. JOHN YOUNG 'Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephoke: 4463^464 MADISON SQUARE Mention the Flortiti' Exchange whea writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK TeiephoBC, 4850 Madlaon Square ctislgncBts tr citice Flowers soHclici Mention (he FlatlBta' Bzcfcaoce wltaa wHtlac. 538 The Rlorists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES ^""Taa^^inVSrSer"^^"** DOVBLB VIOLBXS, GARDENIAS, AND ALL CHOICE FLO^fiRS IN SEASON THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia Mention The FloriBti' Eichince wbni writlnr. ' —•■ w.|»..»»« SAMUEL S. PEHNOCK j THE Wholesale Florist [ of Philadelphia Wentlon The Florlfti' Biichange when writiog. ' Extra Choice Valley in unlim= ited quantities. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. easter lilies in quantities — _ _ DiTTcRiTDfi DA Extra fine, dean, healthy Stock. Let us quote you prices on ycur Fl 1 I SBURO, PA. Easter Supply. , Mention The FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. 504 Liberty Avenue, CAnifVAS, BEAUTIES, SWEET PEAS, VAllEY. "'.MSiSP. Uentinn Tli^ Flor1«t«* Bx<*hiine* wh^n wrltlnr ^WILID Sl^IL^A-^ -A-JSrOD S.A.STER LILIES Prompt Reporta" Bnsiness hours : 7 A. M. to 8 P. CALI. ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FDOKIST 1821 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA Choice Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daffodils and Violets in quantity Urntinn The Florlati' Bichanzo when writing FOB PROMPT DELIVERY (1 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA Bet. Slaiket and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: lHt2-2*;-A. Mention The Florlste' Bxcbange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. HOLTUN h HIINKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MaiiutacmrerB ot WlRf; DESIGNS 457 Miiwaui(ee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, iviiiin 874. P. O. Box 103 Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>vers-Per 100 Boston Apr. 17, 1906 Buffalo Apr. 10. 1906 Detroit Apr. 15. 1906 Cincinnati Apr. 14, 1906 Baltimore Apr. 2, 1906 NAMES AND VARIETIES Milwaukee Apr. 16, 1006 PItiI'delphIa Apr. 8, 1906 [ Pittsburg St. Louis Apr. 17. 1906 ! Apr. 16. 1906 1 20.00 to 50.0C 20.00 10.00 6.00 8.0C 6.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 12!50 35.00 to 40.00 20.00 to 30.00 10.00 to 15.00 5,00 to 10.00 10.00 to 12.00 .S.OO to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 16.00 to to 46.00 to 35.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 16.00 to .S.OO to to 8.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to S.OO to to 46.00 to 3,6.00 to to 6.0O to 8.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 30.00 to to 10.00 to 5.00 to to to to 4.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to ,. to to 3.00 to to 40.00 25.00 15.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 A . BEAUTY, fancy-special to 2.'i (H" 20.0(1 16.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 S.OO 10 00 :^0 00 to 40,00 20,00 to 25,00 10,00 to 12,60 4.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 20.00 36.00 to 40.00 20.00 to 30.00 10.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10,00 to 6.00 to 4.00 4.00 to .S.OO 4,00 to 12.00 6.00 to 20.00 ..to 10.00 to (J " extra 18,00 to 12,60 to 6.00 to to to 30.00 to 35 00 6.00 to " No. 1 15.00 to 25.00 2.00 lo 6.00 to 4.00 to " Culls an(j ordinary... BRIDE, 'MAID, fancy-specia " extra 6,00 to 10.00 10.00 to 12.60 6,00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6,l«i J 5.1HI ( 8.00 D S.OOl No. 1 to 4.00 to 5.0O 1.00 to ) " No. 2 to to 6.00 to t GOLDEN GATE 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 12.50 to K. A. VICTORIA to 6.00 to 6.00 LIBERTY to .. to METEOR to 4.00 to 6.00 to PERLE 4.00 to to 6.00 to to 60 00 4.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 8 00 to to 60.00 to 0 1..50 2.,50 I 2..S0 S 2..5U i 3.00. S 3..60 i 3.00^ . 3.00, C 1.00 A 50,(10 A 60.no 10.00 C c RCHIDS— Cattleyas to to to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 Inferior grades, all colors ' ( White 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 to l.,50 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 a.50 to 2.00 I..50 to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 1..50 to 2.00 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1„50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 1.50 50.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 lo 1..50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.0O l.sO to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 2,00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 to to to to 1.00 to ; Standard ) Pink 1,.50 to 9.00 1.00 to 'varieties " Red to 2.00| 1.50 to 2.66 1.00 to : ( Yellow and var i ( White to •* oo' 1 -60 tn 9 no 1.60 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00 to to to to to 1.50 to 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to Varieties ) Red . . 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to ( Yellow and var ... Novelties 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to .50 to 1.00 40.00 to .50.00 to to 2.00 to 60.00 to to 1.00 to ,60.00 to 25.00 to 25.00 to 8.00 to to DIANTUM to 1.00 30.00 30.00 12.60 1.00 to 1.60 50.00 to 60.00 to 12.60 to 15.00 .75 to 1.00 30.00 to ,50.00 20.00 to 30.00 8.00 to lO.OO to 1.00 to to SPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten " Sprengeri, bunches.. ALLAS ,. 20.00 to 20.00 to to 25.00 to ,50,00 25,00 to 75,00 to 12.50 8.00 to 10.00 8.00 to 12.00 to to 12.50 to to 10.00 to to 4RYSANTHEMUMS. nrdinarv to to to to to to .... to . to to to to to to to to to D D 12..50 G LI 4.0(1 2.00 LI M i6!TO SI .,50 VI S.ni N 1.0(1 SV AHLIAS to to to to 1. 00 to 2.00 to to to to AISIES .75 1.50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to ... 10.00 to to S.OO to to to to LADIOLUS to to to 4.00 2.00 2.00 15.00 .60 .75 2.00 1.00 10.00 to 16.00 10.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 15.00 to 20.00 .50 to .60 ,60 to .75 2.00 to 3.00 .60 to 1.50 to to 15.00 to 16.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 16.00 to ..50 to .75 to to 1.00 to 3.00 to 12.50 to 3.00 to 4.00 to to to i2.50 3.00 2.00 3.00 20.00 .50 1.00 10.00 to 12.50 to 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 20.00 .60 'to .76 to 1.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 12.00 to 12..60 .S.OO to to 10.00 to 15.00| to 12..50 2.00 to LY OF THE VALLEY 2.00 to 2.00 to 3 00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to IGNONETTE, ordinary 1.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 16.00 to 20.00 .50 to .75 to 1.00 to 2.00 .50 to .75 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to " fancy.. to to 3.00 12.,50 to to 15.00 15.00 to to ..50 .25 to to to . to 3.00 2..50 to to l.OOi .50 to VIILAX to 15.00 to OLETS, ordinary . to to . ... .60 to " fancy .75 to to to 1.00 to tRCISSUS 2.00 to 3.00 to WEET PEAS to .75 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 ..60 to 1.00 to . ..to 4.06] to . HI JACINTHS to 3.00 to 5.00 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrl^ii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties (oasnTOvr* CMC \A/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL'CIT FLOWER MARKET J5 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Can furriiflb at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 Pittsiiiir!! Florists' Excliange I DUMONT & CO. 217, 219, 221. 223 MANOND STBEET, WhOlCSale HoriStS No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Pitt&burg, Pa. Largest Wholesale House between New York and Chicago ftfentlon The Florlata* Bxcbange when writing. Bell and Keyatone ^Phones. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowere. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLORISTS' SUPPLIEB AND WIRE DEBISNS 383-87 Ellicott St. BUFFLAO, N. Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU UentloD Tbe Florlflts' Bxchanse when writing. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. II. POIHH Co. MILWAUKEE. WIS. PHILADELPttlA CUT FLOWER CO. 'WlioIeBale Florists I5l6-r8 SANSON STREET tligh Grade Cut Tlowers . Open EvenlngB until 8. BOSTON. — Easter trade was very satisfactory; considerably more busi- ness was done than during any previous similar occasion. The cut flower trade was by no means as good as might liave been, however, for there was a surplus of many kinds of flowers. Vio- lets this year were plentiful: in former years they were always the most popu- lar and showed signs of scarcity. Car- nations and roses, too, were abundant; in fact there was very little call for white carnations and many a grower wished they had a little color in some of them. In the plant business condi- tions were much different. Lilies were supposed to be over plentiful yet by mid-afternoon on Saturday it was a hard matter to get lilies. Kvery grower sold out completely. Next to lilies per- haps came azaleas. They sold well, although white varieties were not so much in demand as a year ago. Hy- drangeas had a good call, especially the pink and blue varieties. Rambler roses were rather hard to move especially the large plants; but the smaller sized plants; and the pink Ramblers, of which there were exceptionally well finished plants to be seen, sold readily. Heaths sold fairly well, but there was only a limited number on hand, as was the case with niany other species of plants which would sell well if they could only be procured. But taking it all througii liiere was no store but what did a much larger business than ever before, and the increase might be placed at twenty-five per cent, over that of for- mer years. Roses did not change in price materi- ally from the figures they have been bringing for some time the prevailing prices for the various grades being $6 to $8- and $12, and $2 per dozen for any fancy sorts. Carnations sold well up to a late hour Saturday night, although there was little demand for white; prices ranged from $2 to $5 according tn variety and quality. Ijilies were much in demand; prices were from $10 to $12.50. Violets sold fairly well although not so good as in some other seasons. $1 was the ruling price. Lily of the valley went well at $2 and $4. Bulbous stock went slowly, but quite a lot was disposed of. The commencement of the present week sees quite a change and the Ice boxes in the markets and wholesale stores are well filled. Of course, as expected, there has been a general drop. Roses sell slowly at from $1 to $8 and April 21, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 539 A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Bpecallt> Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD 8MILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.tabii.hed i894 45.47.49 Wabash Ava., CHICAGO BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT TIE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 60 Wabash Ave., CmCAGO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. J. B. DEANUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CHICAGO ConBiKnments Solicited WIETOR BROS. WhoIet*ale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention The Florists' Bxchan;;e wben writing. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us vour Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY (a CO., Florists, St. Paul. Minn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. $10 for the better grades. Carnations find little demand at from $1 to $3. Lilies are short and still fetch $10 and $12.50. Gladiolus are in plenty at $1.50 a dozen for the best grades. Lots of snapdragons are in at from $6 to $10. Pansies fetch 50c.; stocks $2 and $3; spiraeas, $2 to $3: and heliotrope, 60c. per bunch. Violets are abundant at 50c. Few sweet peas are in. Smilax and other greens are at usual prices. Welch Brothers report the largest Easter business in the history of the Arm. J- W. D. NEW YORK. — The Easter trade of 1906 is now a thing of the past. In looking over the general conditions that have prevailed there is no denying that the business at this festival grows larger each year. We have no fault to find with the Easter just past, e.xcept with the weather. It commenced to rain about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, and it was a continual downpour until after midday. This was extremely unfortun- ate, particularly to the violet industry, although it must be admitted that there would not have been nearly the quantity left over on Sunday, had the growers shipped in their violets when they were fresh and sweet and ready for the mar- ket. Had this been done, a good many would have been in earlier in the week, and no doubt would have found custom- ers at better prices than it was possible to obtain for them on Sunday, after all chances of Easter business were gone. In looking over the more prominent stores throughout the city, it was every- where plain that large specimen plants were decidedly in the minority. That it was ^aba&h Avenue, CniCAGO. rr L. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHAS.W.McHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and OREBNS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago JOHN BREITMIYERS COR SONS '-.t,,; MIAMI AND GRAIIUf AVfS. DETROIT, MICH. L G. HILL CO. M^holesale Florists RICHMOND. INDIANA Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cat Flowers, Chicago, ipril i8, 1906. Prices quoted are bv ttae bnndred nnless ottaeri*lse noted. ROSINS Amerlcaa Beauty Extra long stems per doz. to to to 6.00 5.00 4 00 3 00 2 00 1.50 1.25 111.00 7.00 5.00 4.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 75.00 18.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 CARNATIONS 1 Standabd vabietie8 •Fanoy ,(The high While 2 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 3.00 Pink Red Yellow 4 var White 3.00 to 3.00 to to .75 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 7;00 to 6.00 to 6,00 to 0.00 to 50.00 to 12.50 to 2.00 to 1 50 to to 3.00 6.00 plDk e.oo Bride' Maid, tancyspeclal " extra No 1 est grades of Stft'd var NOVELTIES . ADI4NTUM... Red 6.00 Yellow & var 6.00 No 2 .75 to .35 to .35 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 ASPAEAGDS, Plum.& Ten.. .. Sprengerl, bunches. Oallas .50 Uncle John.... .75 Liberty 15.01) Lilies. Longlflorum 15.00 Perle MIGNONETTE. Violets, ordl " lane Tdlips ordinary 3.00 Chatenay fancy 8.00 .25 Smilax ... . y ., .50 to 2.00 to .75 4.00 NARCIBStIS Sweet Peas ably the best thing the retailers handled, as it could be sold more reasonably, and found a larger number of buyers. A noticeable feature of the store dis- plays was the absence or nearly so of ribbon effects. It would seem to the regular observer that not one- third of the ribbon was used this year as In pre- vious years. "With the majority of the stores, the displays were kept strictly to plants and flowers, though here and there were seen show windows that pre- sented more the appearance of millinery or variety stores. Stuffed birds of all kinds were seen at times displayed in florists' windows; and while such things no doubt, draw at times a crowd of sight-seers, ju.st as an ordinary taxi- dermist's window will. It is a question If it brings any more flower buyers into the store. Another feature in the Fifth avenue district, something new to that locality, was a lackey in uniform stand- ing on the curb beside a florist's store, handing out daffodils to each passer-by with an advertising tag attached to the stem. This seemed undignified for Fifth avenue, but perhaps it is only a question of time until we shall see in that dis- trict regular "pullers in." similar to those observed on the East side opposite some of the more progressive clothing stores. On Saturday the usual early morning market at Canal street, which Is held under the large tent there, was a very busy place for several hours, and the New Jersey growers had not much diffi- culty in disposing of their stock. The weather was fine and the peddlers were eager for business. By daylight these same peddlers had congregated at Union Square with their wagons, arranged their plants along the sidewalk, and were doing a rushing business, which they kept up throughout the day. Hy- drangeas, Rambler roses, geraniums, azaleas and spiraeas were the chief sub- jects seen there, and before nightfall nearly everything saleable was cleared out. This is the one day of the year when the city authorities will allow Union Square to be turned into a plant market; and It must be acknowledged that the concession granted is a good one. as it is one of the busiest places in the city, and makes a most desirable market for the sale of plants. It would seem to us that If the growers could only get that privilege, and instead of hoMing their market at Canal street on Easter Saturday, just hold it at Union Square, and dispose of their own pro- ducts direct to their customers, it would save a great deal of money for them, and entail very little more work. Speaking of the plant trade in general throughout the city for this Easter, there is no doubt it has been the best on record, and both growers and retailers are well satisfied with the business done. The cut flower business for Easter did not really commence until Saturday morning, with the opening of the Cut Flower Exchange at Twenty-sixth street. Here the market was crowded as usual on this day, and everything was sold in short order. While it has been partly understood that lilies were not too plen- tiful, there was no effort put forth to obtain abnormal prices, and 10c. was about what was asked for them. Daf- fodils, hyacinths, and other bulbous stock sold readily at from $2 to $3 per 100. and carnations were cleared out at prices ranging from 3c to 5c each. On tlie floor below, wliere the first roses of the morning come in, it was believed that the supply was not any too plenti- ful, and prices were held quite firm all around. For Bride and Bridesmaid the asking price was 15c to 20c each for specials, 12c to 15c for fancy, 10c to 12c for extras, 6c to 8c for No. 1 and 3c and 4c for No. 2. The asking prices for American Beauty were 40c and 50c for specials, and the lower grades In pro- portion. The day did not progress very far, however, when it became apparent that, while roses were not over plen- tiful the asking prices were not to go through, and a decrease on the upper grades became the rule. A few sales were made at 20c for the best, but the majority went at 15c, as that seemed to be the top ruling figure, though No. 1 at 6c and Sc held their own fairly well. For carnations the early asking prices were 8c for the top grades down to 3c and 4c for the poorest quality. ' In the Twenty-eighth street district, business opened up very bright Saturday morning, and about the same prices as quoted above were the rule, excepting for lilies. These were bringing 12c each without effort, and were a good thing to those who had them of good quality. Before the day was finished, however, prices had settled down to a regular basis. While a few American Beauty did bring 50c. the most of them realized 40c. with a few going down to 35c each. The rule in prices for Bridesmaid was 15c for specials, with here and tliere a sale made at 20c; No. 1. 6c and 8c, and No. 2, 3c and 4c. In carnations 5c and Oc were about the general figures for the best grades, inferior stock going as low ns 3c and 4e. Lily of the valley was in fairly good demand, but there were many grades of this flower on the mar- ket, and prices ranged anywhere from $2 to $4 per 100. Violets were probably never so plenti- ful for Easter as they were this year. One express company alone brought in in the neighborhond of 1000 boxes; and when it is understood that each of these boxes contains anywhere from 2,500 to 3.000 violets, some idea of the quantity arriving may be gathered. Such violets as were sold on Saturday brought fairly good figures, considering the quantity available, but. of course, no such values were obtained as last year, as at that time the violet crop was almost over. Saturday's prices ran anywhere from 75c down to 35c for very inferior stock, of which there was plenty in the market. In some few instanres a dollar was asked and realized, but these were ex- ceptional cases, and the flowers of extra fine quality. The torrent of rain that began to pour down on Sunday morning, put an end to the flower business, so far as the wholesale district was concerned. Not a buyer in sight, and thousands upon thousands of violets on hand, was discouraging indeed. The chances are that the majority of the violets, if they do sell at all. will have to go to the peddlers, and that means $2 or $3 per 1000 at the most. As we said before, if the violet growers would only send in their crops when they were ready, and not try to flood the market for Easter, the chance of loss would be much . smaller. Not only were violets left over, but such shipments of roses and carnations as came in late Saturday night, which under ordinary circum- stances would have found n ready sale on Sunday morning, shared a similar fate. Business on Sunday morning was simply paralyzed by the weather, and it was impossible to get rid of anything at any price. Since Monday business has been pas- sably fair. While prices have gone down in most lines, stock has not been so very abundant, and with the coming of several Easter weddings the retail trade of the city has been fairly busy. Lilac in bunches has been in good de- mand, and prices are quoted at about $1 per bunch. Lilies also have sold fairly well, and for good blooms 10c. and 12c. has been realized. The Southern crop of narcissus has been extremely heavy for the last ten days Dr two weeks, and has sold out fairly well. As the price for this stock is always much lower than for the greenhouse grown product, the latter is very much at a disadvan- tage for the time being. Fortunately, there are no tulips coming in from the South, and the home grown supply has been doing fairly well the last few days. Lily of the valley has been a good sel- ler, and is still in quite good demand. The special grade stock brings $4 per 100; inferior grades ranging from $2 to $3. Cattleyas, not being so plentiful have sold out at quite good prices; just now Cattleya Skinner ii. is coming in which helps to fill in the gap very nicely. Gardenias are selling fairly well, prices ranging from $Z to $6 or $7 per dozen according to quality. American Beauty roses have gone down to $3 per dozen for the best grade; short stemmed flowers in proportion. Bride and Bridesmaid, while not very plentiful, are just in sufficient quanti- ties to meet the demand, and prices range from $10 per 100 for specials, down to $2 per 100 for number 2. Car- nations have settled down to $4 for tiie best: Inferior stock, $2. Violets are far too plentiful to realize any reason- able figures, and real good stock has been offered at from 25c. to 40c. per 100. The left-overs from Easter Sunday, of which there were immense quantities, had to be disposed of at anything ob- tainable. Many of them were sold in job lots at 50c. per box. and some of them were still left over as late as Tuesday night. DETROIT. — This city had the heavi- est Easter flower trade in its history. Everywhere in groceries and meat mar- kets plants were on sale. The demand for baskets was heavy, these being filled mostly with flowering plants. At the Detroit Floral Company's, business was better than ever before. Lilies held first place with azaleas a close second. The call for small bulbous stock was better than last year. Mrs. Patterson, who occupies a corner In the Strand gro- cery, was completely sold out. Wm. Brown sold all his large plants, and his customers could not get enough tulips and hyacinths, both in pans and cut. E. A. Fetters opened an Easter branch on Miami avenue the past week, leaving his daughter in charge of it. He had a fine Easter business. A novelty seen here was a wicker hamper mounted with 540 The Plorists' Exchange FKNCY-FBRNS Per 1000, $2.00. Per 5000 lots at $1.75. QALAX, per 1000, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCH^.NGE WiLUAM DiLGER, Manager^ 38 & 40 Miami Ave., - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ducks. This was filled with violets and lily of the valley giving it a very strik- ing appearance. J. F. Sullivan declared that he had never before witnessed such an Easier trade in all his store career. Potted and cut lilies went fast. Hy- drangeas sold well as also did baskets of flowering plants. All cut flowers went with a shortage in violets due to an unprecedented call for them. Sehroe- ter and Breitmeyer's Sons also report a large business. At Taepke's everything was sold ; load after load of bulbous stock was disposed of besides many geraniums. HARRY. ST LOUIS. — Easter trade was fully up to expectations. The weather was none too favorable; it was cold and cloudy Saturday and S^unday, still num- bers of blooming plants and cut Iiowers were sold. The West End florists are very enthusiastic over their Easter busi- ness; among the downtown storemen some say they are highly pleased, while others claim only a fair trade. The South and North End florists did a rush- .ing trade Saturday and Sunday. Lilies sold best of all, in pots and cut stock, and there were plenty in the market. Kuehn and Berning had the most Har- risii. while Ellis and Augermuller handled mostly callas. These averaged $12.50 per 100 blooms for cut stock, while plants ran to 15c. per bloom. First-class roses were somewhat scarce, while second grade stock was plenti- ful, price running from $4 to $10 per 100. Of American Beauty there were enough, but the quality was not extra good; $5 a dozen was the top price for the best. Violets were of very poor quality with a good demand for the best. Plenty of extra fine bulbous stock was in the market this year; plants of tu- lips, Dutch hyacinths, lily of the valley and Paper White narcissus sold at usual prices. ST. PATRICK. WASHINGTON, D. C— Gude Broth- ers & Company report Easter business twenty-five per cent, better than that of any former season. J. R. Freeman's business corresponded favorauly with that of last year in the cut flower line. His potted plants sold readily, sales showing a decided improvement over those of last year. The Washington Florist Company experienced the best Easter they ever had, selling out com- pletely their large stock of azaleas, genistas, etc. F. H. Kramer reports business fifty per cent, better than last year's, with plenty of stock to supply the demand. Ley's Flower Store busi- ness was never better — fully twenty-five per cent, over last year's. Albert F. Esch sold out completely; he had in an extra large supply of stock both in cut flowers and potted plants. J. M. Ham- mer & Sons did a fine wholesale trade, especially in bulbous stock of whicli they had an immense quantity. Their Paper White narcissus, of which they handled over ten thousand, were note- worthy. In tulips, La Reine and Murillo took the lead to the number of eight and ten thousand respectively, while Cottage Maid and King of the Yellows sold equally well. Several thousand six-inch pans of hyacinths were dis- posed of along with jonquils and lilies, which were grown to perfection. Mr. Hammer finds Lilium longiflorum more desirable than L. Harrisii, which they will discard after this season. G. C. Shaffer is very busy having on hand a long string of wedding decorations. Prices of Easter stock were: Bride, $3 to $4; Bridesmaid. $2.50 to $4; Lib- erty, $3 to $4, extra good. $6; Kaiserin Augusta Victoria $4 and $5; Golden Gate and Ivory. $2 and $3; American Beauty $4 to $12 per dozen. Lily of the valley, $1 and $1.50; mignonette, 75c. and $1 per dozen sprays: myosotis, in bunches of 12, 50c.; jonquils, pot grown, 75c. and $1 per dozen; field-grown, 50c., in bunches of 50. Violets choice single. $5, seconds, $3, double $3 per 100. Cut tulips, double $1.50 and $2 per dozen. Miss Frances Pickney Blackistone and Henry Robert Rives were married on April 17. The bride, who is a sister of Z. D. Blackistone, carried an Alice Roosevelt shower bouquet. J. A. G. WASHINGTON PA.— Jos. H. Seaman & Company report Easter business the best they ever saw; they had a magni- ficent stock twice as large as last year and just about cleaned up, with prices much better. PITTSBURG. — Easter trade was far better than Easter weather, and if it had not been such a disagreeable day on Saturday the biggest business we ever experienced would have been the result. It was raining almost all day Saturday — just a few hours that were anyway fair — which was rather hard for the plant smen who had their stock ex- posed around the markets. Most of them were prepared to send in more stock in the evening, but it was useless as they had all they could do to get rid of what was in. For all that, plants sold well and good prices were realized. Azaleas and pot lilies, as usual, were in greatest demand. The latter brought about 25c a flower and were well clean- ed up. Azaleas were abundant at from 75c to $25 a plant. Hydrangeas sold well at about $1 per truss. Crim- son Rambler roses also went well at good prices. Good h. p. roses were scarce. Pot hyacinths were in ex- cellent demand; good ones brought 20c to 25c a plant, and inferior grades, 15c, two for 25c. It pays to buy good bulbs for pot culture and they always bring a better price than the ordinary sorts which are only a few cents cheap- er. Tulips and narcissus in pots also sold well at about 5c. The sales of cin- erarias and other greenhouse plants were not so active. The wholesale plantsmen did a bigger Easter business than ever before. In the cut flower line the market was better supplied than ever before, and the wholesale houses did a splendid business, cleaning up pretty well, ex- cept a few odds and ends. Roses went well, and were rather scarce; the quality was good in general but there was some poor, weak-stemmed etock which was hard to sell at a fair price. American Beauty brought from 25c up; other sorts from 5c up to 15c and 20c. Good Lib- erty realized 15c to 20c. Carnations were not over abundant, ranging from 4c to 6c and better; at retail, from 75c to $1.50 per dozen was about the price realized. The stock looked fresh, better I think than the Easter trade ever saw. Violets were in good demand at $1 to $1.50 per bunch and were scarce toward evening on Saturday. Sweet peas sold at from 50c per bunch up according to size. Bulbous stock sold fairly well; daffodils were too plentiful; good tulips went at from 75c. up, daffodils, from 50c. up. Harrisii lilies were in good demand and there were plenty of them; prices were from 12i^c. to 15c. per flower; and at retail, $2.50 to $4 per dozen. Callas were too plentiful and hard to sell The markets in the two cities were well stocked with botn cut blooms and plants and trade was good. The prices realized in the Allegheny market were better than in the Pittsburg market. The stores all made fine displays and were well patronized throughout the day until late Saturday night. Blind Brothers were well prepared in plants and blooms, and had some excellent stock of both, particularly of azaleas, some being five feet across. L. I. Neff, as usual, made a fine Easter display; the store room was banked with plants and blooms from floor to ceiling. Beirenstein & Flemm's window and store room were very attractive; small pots of hydran- geas and azaleas in bloom were novelties and much admired. A. W. Smith had a fine window display and his large store room was well filled with stock. An- other very attractive and tasty window display was that of Mrs. E. Williams on Penn avenue. In the East End, Ran- dolph & McClemens and C. T. Siebert made elaborate shows in the store room* and adjoining conservatories. ,^ The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company r handled an exceptionally good stock of cut flowers; their Harrisii lilies were of the best^as good as any seen for some years. Their trade was very satisfac- tory. The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange also had a good stock on hand and han- dled some fine plants besides. Mr. De- mas was well satisfied. Hownrd Carney, of J. B. Murdoch Co.'s wholesale house, was well pleased with results; they handled a great quantity of violets and found ready sale for all. In the wholesale plant trade John Bader is the leader. His sales the past week were very heavy, particularly in azaleas and bulbous stock. E. C, R. SEND US YOUR ORDERS Earlv and you will receive the freshest and best stock to be found and at the lowest prices. FANCY FERNS, $1.50, DAGGER FERNS, SI .25 per 1 000 °d%: GALAX, Green or Bronze. 75c per 1000; in 10,000 lots, $6,50 Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case, $5.50> We can supply yon with freeh made ount on Orders all winter, and gathered daily fresh from the woods, 4o, 5c and 6c per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAUKEL, 36c per large bundle. Fine line of Trees for decoratJnc pnrposes. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone or telegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWLiFERN CO. MILLINCTON, IVIASS. Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. NEW CROP GALAX Hardy Cut FERNS Green and Bronze i I .OO per lOOO; IO,000 lots, $7.50 Dagger and Fancy SI -50 per 1000. Discount on large ortiers. Southern Wild Climax, $3.S0 and $7.00 per case. Upa.i.iuarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds; Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Hibbons. Boxes, folding and blue corrugated, etc. Laurel Festooning, be. and 6c. per yard. NcnryM. Robinson il Co., :,?«SS Street. Main 2618. UeatloD Tbe Florists' Bxcbange when writing. lO^SIQ BROTHERS Iv "■"""'--■"■" ARTIFICIAL LEAVES Al/ Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. .q^ hi..! RpAj|ili|i9n Mfn/ VADH Samples Furnlthedtothe Jobbing Trade only, ^«" WV»I Ul VUUHVy, nt.lH IVKII Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. REED ti KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORKJ Importers and Manatactnrers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax I^eaves and Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilax. Ilentlon 'Hie Ftnrlati' Bxcbanfce when wrltlnR. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice 8C0CK, foil weight, SO-lb. Okee, tl.V); 2G-lb case, $3.76. OALAX— BrUUant bronze or sreen.Beleoted, $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LEUCOTHas SPRATS— Green or bronze. 90o. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Green Sheet Mob8— Perbbl.Back.$2.50. All Kinds ot Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kresho»er, ^iiS'SroK: New Yerk Uention The FlorlBti* Bxctaaoge when wilting. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 UASCFACTCRED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. ifentlon the Florists* Btxofaange when wilting. 1 ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. * \ / k Commercial Violet Culture Price, $i.60 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.2-8DuaneSt..New York IfentloD The Florists' Bxchange when writing. N.LECAKES&GO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Sqnare St&nds st Ont Flower Exoliange Ooogan Bldg.. W. 26th Street & 34th Street Out Flower Market. Speoialtibb: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lenoo- tboe Sprays. Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of EverRreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS $1.00 peril, OOO Special for Easter asc. in lots of 10.000 or over. dagger ferns- Strictly Guaranteed A No. 1 A, L. FORTUNES 431 STATE ST.. New Havei\» Coi\i:\. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. E.A.BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In wm ffiiu smiiai .And Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplier EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the FLorists* Bxcbange when writing. April 21, 1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 54J The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. tJMii The Florists' Exchange wben writing. SIANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in amall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in iTate.S4.88 lW0 2'-4 " " B.25 1600 2H! " " 6.00 loco 3 " " & UO 800 85^ ** " 5.S0 600 4 " " 4.&0 820 6 " " 4.01 144 6 " " 3.16 Price per crate 120 7 ill. pots in crateB,$4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, J3.60 4H 10 ■* " 4.80 24 11 '* " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 6 16 " 4.60 Seed pane, same price as pots. Send for price llet ol rylindera for Cut Flowere, lianMinp Baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, oflf (or caali with order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. AuffUHt BoUter & ^on», Agt5.,S 1 Barclay Kt.,N.T.CItT ICeDtlon tbe Florists' Btxcbanfe when writing. wnifti.o oyu buy tobacco dust to burn from a seedsman, thinking it is THE FUMIGATING KIND, TOBACCO POWDER, asl< him if the bags bear our brand, name and address; if they do not, you are getting his substitute for it— ground stems— and not THE FUMI- GATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER made from the pure leaf tobacco, which seedsmen seldom keep, as our price to you and to them is the same. You can try ours for a few cents ; let us tell you how. THE H. A. STOOTHOOF CO. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists. 116 West Street. New York. 'NiKOTEEN Aphis PUNK) :ilICOTINE MFfi.CO. ST. lOmS. MK UeottoD Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. CLEVELAND.— In spite of an almost incessant rain Saturday and Sunday, florists, both wholesale and retail, claim that the Easter trade was all that could be desired. Bride, Bridesmaid, K. A. Victoria and Liberty roses sold at from $1.50 to $3; carnations, white, Mrs. Law- sons and Enchantress, 75c to $1.50; vio- lets, $1 to $2 per 100; lily of the valley, $1 to $2; tulips. 50c to 75c; hyacinths, $1 to $2; daffodils, 50c to 75c per dozen; pansies, 15c to 25c per bunch. In pot plants, hydrangeas brought from $1 to $5 each; genistas, 50r to $2; spirseas, 75c to $2; cinerarias, 35c to 50c; pans of tulips, 50c to $2, hyacinths, 75c to $3, daffodils, 50c to 75c; Crimson Rambler roses. $2 to $S; azaleas, $1.50 to $5. The Market House was beautifully dec- orated; three prizes were given for the best arranged stands, G. M. Naiiman receiving first prize. Mrs. Gamble second was sold; load after load of bulbous with last year this Easter holds its own. O. G. CINCINNATI, O.— The Easter trade for the wholesale houses is now almost over, with the volume of business about the same as last year. Lilies were very much in evidence, and sold out clean at 10c. to 12M;C- Roses were the poorest ever; they had been treated to the salt solution until there was nothing, left but salt. Why growers will do this I cannot understand, for the roses had been extra fine when cut, and then salt- ed away in the box to die. Carnations were scarce. Bulbous stock cut a big figure, and George & Allan's tulips. Von Sion. daffodils, lily of the valley and Dutch hyacinths were the best ever. Paper White narcissus were very poor. In plants, the Crimson Rambler rose and hydrangeas were in greatest demand; Gloire de Lorraine begonia and azaleas next, then lilies. Prices were reason- able. The retail stores have all booked heavy orders, and will work all night. Partridge showed live ducks swim- ming in his windows. This attracted much attention. All the stores look like flower shows, and while I do not think this Easter will be the best ever, yet none will complain. To describe all the fifty-five stands of the flower market, as it always is at Easter — a grand sight with all kinds of plants and flowers, — would take much time, but I can safely say that thou- sands of dollars changed hands there Saturday. E. G. GILLETT. INDIANAPOLIS. — A most satisfac- tory increase in Easter business was realized and the expectations of many anxious florists satisfied. Not many un- usual sales were made, but the volume was enormous. Orders were slow in coming in, and until late in the morn- ing, Saturday, a rather uneasy view was taken; from then on, until Sunday after- noon, the retailers liad all tliey could contend with. Plants again were most satisfactory Easter gifts, selling better than cut flowers. The various shops and the flower market were well sup- plied, but almost every one sold out. Not more than a dozen saleable plants were taken home by Tomlinson Hall Market growers Saturday evening. It did seem as if the supply cf Harrisii lilies was heavier than could be dispos- ed of, but the inroads made by Satur- day p. m. left no doubt of the result. Well filled baskets at $3 to $10, enamel- ed baskets of plants, and medium sized azaleas and Rambler roses were among the articles which sold well. Small dwarf azaleas in Porto Rican covers at $1 to $1.25 sold on sight. Neat arrange- ments, very moderate in price, seemed most in demand and the small azaleas, while they lasted were sold quickly. Bulbous stock went better than in other years as the quality of tulips, jonquils, hyacinths, and narcissus offered was superfine. Much of this stock was also used in filling boxes of cut flowers as they give more satisfaction than the higher priced articles. Many double violets were sold at $2 to $3 a 100 (re- tail) ; the single ones proved unsatis- factory because of tlie warm weather. Sweet peas were in goud demand it $o a 100; as was mignonette at $1 per dozen. Tliere were onougii carnations; $4 a 100 was obtained for highest grade, although the majority were wnolesaleU at $3. All were hume-gruwn so no pickled stock was in evidence. Roses, especially American Beauty, did nut move as well as other flowers, it touK extra attention froui ^aiesnlen lo ui:3- pose 01 tuem. liriue, BriuesiiiaiU anu Ljolden Gate whoietiaieU ai ^10 a iuu, select stick; meuium grudeii brought $ij to $t), and shorts $o to $4. The custom- ary retail price wua ^i-cO to ^6 a dozen. i_.iuerty and Richmond sold at $6 to *io per 100. As compared with other years, churcli decorations were meager. This part of ii.aster business is aeoreasing eacn year, but not mucli sorrow is uispiaycU )/y the UorisL tlirough i.ue loss "I sucii a troublesome item at his busiest season, 1. B. KALAMAZOO, MICH,— Easter 1906, leaves some traces of disappointmenL among the local trade. As however, tins was solely on account of tiie miser- able weather prevailing, a dispositiun to be thankful for the volume uf busi- ness done prevails, as certainly a very large number of plants ana cut tioweia were disposed of during the week. The weather was delightful up till Friaay when cold rains began, and befure it cleared again Easter had passed. This undoubtedly caused the loss uf much transient trade and alone prevented Llie record-breaker confiuently anticipated earlier in tlie week. The shipping trade was excellent surpassing largely that of any previous years^Retail prices; roses, $1.50 per dozen up; American Beauty, $3 to $ii; carnations, oOc, tiOc, tjc. to $1 per dozen; lilies usually 15c.; viulets :;5c. per buncli; bulbous stock, 40c. to tiOc, with abundance of every- thing. .All the stores and greenhouses made a grand display during tiie week mostly sliuwing the oid staiiu-bys at the usual prices. Good puts ut lilies were sold at iroiii foc. to $i. Azaieas looiied fine and were quoted at from 5i.5o to $5. Hy- drangeas seemed to come in style again at ail prices irum 5uc. up. Many uya- ciiitns, geraniums, tulips, etc., were ais- posed 01 at i6c. to 2uc,. and out tur the weatlier would undoubtedly have cleared out. AS It was V an Bochoves found It necessary to hire another large store for the plant traue, and li isher 6c Ruck- iin and Tiie central iNursery Company each snowed good displays. Tlie latter, according to custom, had an orchestra 01 live pieces on i^riday atternuon and evening which brougnt a crowd ot buy- ers, j^unkley's window down town had a nice display, the bulk ut tlieir business however being done at tne greenhouses wiiere a nice cuUectiuii of plants, etc., were on view. Fraser at Mountain Hume also had a capital lot of lilies and and put plants; besides a good cut ol flowers and was successful in selling out clean. Expensive plants and novel- ties were not handled by the trade here, the experience being tliat the money is in the popular priced article when well grown. Ihe smaller florists all seem to be well contented with the volume uf business done and liad little or notliing left over. Your esteemed correspondent from Cincinnati, E. G. Gillett, made a flying visit here last week looking up Easter stock and incidentally visiting old friends. He gives a good report of his home town. S. B. yVW. ARK [The Manufacturers of Dried and Ground Shce|j Manure WRIT U8 FOR PAKTICIII.AR8 NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS MeptioD The Florlats' Eicbange when wHHnv. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention tbe Florists' Bxcbange wben writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FLorlstB* Excbanee wben writing. IHE BEST BogKillGrand Bloom Savor. For PROOF II Writ.' to P.R.PALEIHORPfCO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention Tbe Florists* Bxcbange wben writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS. USED FOR FUMIGMION ORSPRAVING.INDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO * Ott PINI NIKOTim NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. LodIs, Ma. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Springfield, Mass. C. F. Fairfield, who was in business here for a number of years previous to last Fall, when he sold out his florist's store, was married in Chicago recently to Miss Mansfield, who was a clerk in his store here for some time. It is said that they will make their future home in South Dakota. Wm. Schlatter & Son will remove their store after Easter, two doors north. The new location is being nicely fitted up to accommodate their growing business. C. L. Simons, who has been Presi- dent of the Springfield Amateur Hor- ticultural Society for several years, has tendered his resignation to take effect at the first meeting in May G. MANCHESTER, MASS. — On March 26 a fire in the greenhouses of Wil- liam F. Spry did $1,000 damage. There was no insurance. 542 The Plorists' Exchange EVEN BURNING of your fire is the onlj- kind of burning tliat gives you greatest returns from small- est amount of coal. The boil- ers with dead spots at the back are heat insulators. The corrugated has a bright and free burning coalbed, at every point. Hitchings & Company Greenhouse Builders and Designers, Manufacturers of Healing and Ventilating Apparatus 1170 Broadway NEW YORK MentloD The Florlats' Exchange when writing. FREE HOSE trial. We send our "Florist" hose on 60 days' trial ; if not satisfactory return and we pay chart^es both ways. Wrou<:ht iron pipe lasts longer than steel, tlet 0"ir i>rlces on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. 8en Lumber Co. . Locki^andA - " " ' ' ^^ ' • ' " Mention The Florists' Ex:change when writing. THE H7VVERICHN OKRNKTION Price S3. SO. Send for Sample Paees A. T. DELAM^RE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd.. 2-8 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK 644 The Plorists' Exchange Mention Hie Florlite' Bxctaance when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ALTERNANTHEBAS, B. C, 3 varieties, 76c. per 100. ACAI,¥PHA, 2ln. pots, BOo per doz., fS.OO per hlOO. ABCTILON SAVITZII, 31n. pots. 75c. per doz. fS.OOper 100; 2 In. pots, eOc. per doz., $3.00 per 100. A6ERATDM, bine and wlilte, 2^ In. pots, eOc. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. ASPABAUUS HPBBNaEBII, 2K In. pots, i $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENOERII strong, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, R. C. LILLIAN POND, B. MARKET, LAWSON, FLORA HILL, JOOST, CROCKKR, $2.00 per 100. COLEU.S VEKSCHAFFELTII and fancy varieties, rooted cuttings, 76c. per 100. CLEMATIS FANICULATA, 4 In. pots, $1.60 . per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz., " $6.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 jear old plants, $3.00 per doz. OOBAEA SCANDEN8, Sin. pots, 76c per doz., f 6.00 per 100. BDONTMC8, golden variegated, 2ii in. pots, 60c per doz., »3.00 per 100. EUONITMUS, radicans, var.. 2ii in pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM, 2«ln. pots,60c ^ per doz. ; $.3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, dbl. scarlet,plni and white, 3 in. pots, eOcj per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, MBS. PARKER, sUver leaved doable pink flowers. 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, bine and white, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in: pots, 60c doz:, $3:00 per 100. IVY, HARDY ENGLISH, 3 in. pots. 3 : branches in each pot, 76o per doz., $6.00 per 100. LANTANA, DWARF, 2 in. pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 2>ii In. pots, 60c per doz.. $3.00 per 100. MOONVINES, bine and white, iiiUi. pots, 60c. doz. $3.00 per 100. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM8, cordll. var. 2 In. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per lOO. NICOTIAN A SANDERAE, 2>i in. pots. 60c. Berdoz.;$3.00 perlOU. PETUNIAS, double and white, 2^ in. pots, 50c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA OBCONICA, In bloom, 3 In. pots. eOc. per doz.; $4.00 per 100 SCARLET SAGE, CLARA BEDMAN, 2H In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 110. SENECIO SCANDENS, 214 in. pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES. 2!^ In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per lOO; Q ~- llT ™ S WAINSONA alba, 2 in pots,60c. per doz:, $3.00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, SHASTA DAISIES, SCARLET SAGE, SMILAX, PETUNIAS, DWAKF PHLOX. VERBENAS, $1.00 per 100. e FISPLF Ilth a Roy Streets, W> KiOKkKi PHILADELPHIA, PA Ifentlon the FL«rlst8* Exchange when writing. '^Absohttely Sajc- aud Reliable. Ask votty friends.'^ If You Think you can buy better by buying separately the parts that make up a TANK and TOWER OUTFIT, we will sell vnu our PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS for a plant of any size. I We cannot sell you our experience, m skill and judgment, except as they are ■ embodied in our complete plants. H 1^ The W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. j Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you Installed for me Is perfectly satisfactory. It Is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever fired, and I can safely recommend It to any one who may Inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. AIjEX. L. Carlson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boriugti of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY n. G. SooLLAT, Mgr. Established 43 Years Ifentlon the FlorlBts* Bxcban^e when writing. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^^^Z^^ ,^ , . , . , admits air to the eoil. .„- the valae. Acres of Bwampy land reclaimed and made lertile » Round Oral II Tile meeta eviTv rcimreiiient. We also make 8e\ver and Fire Brick. Chimney Tops, Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. Writ« you want and prices. jouN u. iAtKSOA, 60 Third A*e., iibur, n.y. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONESf COnPETITION figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAflE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, FACTORY, 'IT *-'"'"*•»■ Jersey City, N. 1. lleDtloo The FlorlBls' Bxchanee when wrltlDS. A. HERRMANN Mna^Sif Floral Metal Designs . IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FLORISTV SUPPLIES \ FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE. ^"4^f.^''TR%?Tr° NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOHS: 404. 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th St. V WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE fc UeotloD The Flortstd' Exchange when writing. 0 G PLANS THE THING fl a a G G G PLANS THE THING You can build when you want to, but there is only one time to plan. That time is before you build. The planning of a greenhouse does not simply mean a matter of proportions, a question of measurements, materials: It means an economy of plans — an arrangement that reduces work to a minimum, that permits heating economy. It means to so plan — that future additions may be run equally economical. We have made a>uslaess of right planning, and we know how to plan right. G G a Q G G G L0RD-ANp-5WNnAM--pR0ADWAY(OR£GTnST/Ny- Q BOSTON &RANCM &\°> "retisAONT 5\/lLDlNG- Q G QSaGGGGGGGGGGGG Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented Kecember 27tti, 1898. fiend Tor Catalo^De. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and lee off your glasfl and prevent breakage. I>ESI»I,AINES, ir,!^. sample of this gutter is on eiliibltton at Chicago Flower Growers' Market, Uention The Florists' Fixchange when writing. FANCY BASKETS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Bohemian Glass Vases. Cycas Leaves and Wreaths. Tin Foil in all colors. Fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware Vases. Waterproof Crepe Paper. Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We are a 'straight shoot and aim to grote into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. J7 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, APRIL 28, 1906 One DoIIaf Pef Yeat Winsor White Enchantress and Helen M. Could One of the most convincing ways to judge carnations Is to see them growing. There Is nothing about any of these varieties that we wish to conceal ; therefore, we cordially Invite all carnation growers to pay us a visit. Come at any time I WINSOR. This la sure to prove a winner. Nothing approaches It in color, which Is a clear silvery pink— a shdae between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson — and much more beautiful than either. In fact. It Is Just the shade that we have all been trying to get. The color will make It seil In any market. The stem Is Just right. The flowers are considerably larger than Lawson and much better shaped. As a grower It has everything that can be desired. So far we have not seen any large flowering variety quite so free as Winsor. WHITE ENCHANTRESS. This Is a pure white sport of Enchantress, which Is at once the most popular and most profltabie carnation grown to-day ; and this on account of Its size and stem and freedom with which it blooms. White Enchantress Is identical In every respect but color. Those who desire quality as well as quantity will And it In White Enchantress. HELEN M. GOULD. This is a beautiful variegated sport of Enchantress. The ground color Is a lovely shade of clear pink, the variegation carmine, making an exquisite combination of colors, besides being something distinctly new. At a short distance the variegation does now show at all, the general effect being a beautliul shade of dark pink. Growth, habit, size, and stem are the same as Enchantress. We have fine stocks, from which we can deliver healthy cuttings of Variegated Lawson, TVliite Laws(^, Red, Lawson Enchantress, Mrs. m. A. Patten, Lady Bountiful, etc. Our Variegated Lawson is all that we claimed for It last season, and is giving the fullest satisfaction everywhere — the best in the variegated class. Come and inspect our st<:>ck of new and standard sorts for yourselves. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on=Hndson, N.Y. Samples of my Grafted Stock. RICMiVlOIND, WEUUESLEV, KlUUARrNEY LIBERTY, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIIV and OARINOT Also the above varieties and American Beauties on their own roots. NOW is the time to order. . Plants in excellent condition. Samnle and prices sent on application. W. H. ElliOll, Brighton, M Catalogue, now ready. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, «.60 per bale of 300 lb. W. C BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BIRPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention the Flortatt' Bxcbange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been siuce '73 JAS. M. BnYANTi Engraving '!rnd"prlnllng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write ttr our Catalogue of Stock Engravings. MentloD The Flortutt' Bxchange when Vi-Jtluff. Genuine Teneriffe Bermuda Onion Seed Of 1906 Crop Grown from earetully selected onions. Or- der the above at once from Peter S. Reid, Port Orotava, Teneriffe (Established 1805) who ha.s had the same customers on his books tor a quarter of a century. Orders sliould be accompanied by remittance. Bankers credit authorizing drafts against documents, or satisfactory bankers references. No cancels admitted. Cable address, Beid-Puerto Cruz. ( A. B. C. 4th. & 5th. Editions Codes used J Western Union ( Liebers Code Uentlon The Florists* Bxcbaoge when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE GRCWN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed ... $ 1.50 5000 Seed .... 6.25 10000 Seed .... 11.00 100000 Seed .... 250000 Seed .... . . . . 100.00 ...'.. 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Cal. SIGNAL HILL fLORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. QUALITY l&US SEND rOB OATALCMUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :<«< Want 14th St., New York. BentloQ the Florleta* Exchange when writing. G. G. MORSE & CO. Seed Growers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Uentlon the Plorlsta* Dxeban^e when writing. LAWN CRASS SEED PINTS, $5.00 PER 100. QUARTS, $10.00 PER 100. STIJMPPe.WALTERCO. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK Mention The Floriats' Blxchange when writing. i^^ Asparagus Seed (Asparagus I'luniosus Nanus) GUARANTEED GREENHOUSE GROWN SEED Per 100 seed.'! $0..50 " 250 " 1.00 ■ 500 " 2.00 $3.75 ■■ .5000 ■■ IH.OO " 10000 " MS.OO SOW ABOVE SEED FOR P.\LL FERN DISHES ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 342 >Vest 14tK Street Ne'»v.YorK:City Mi-iitlol. Till. I'lniisls' F.vclKincf when wriliii;. L-A'^VN GRA^VJ S££D L packages Dickinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF G ROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Ejcchapge when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 SANSOME. STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lretttice, S'weet Peas Uentlon The Florlste' Exchange when writing. ASTER SEED MISS KATE LOCK AOAIN TAKEN HIGHEST AWARDS WHEREVER SHOWN. Colore EnhantreBB pink and white, trade packet, $1.01. No agents. Don't Bend checks. JU I (\nU ASTER SPECIALIST. . n. LUuiVf 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Oot. Edeu Trial Clrouuds, Middleboro. Mass. Your Aster, Miss Kate Lock, is the finest I ever grew. The largest and most pertect flowered Aster on my ^'rounds this year and that is i^ayini? considerable, as I had seed fmm Italy. Gtrmany, France, England, California, Canada and tho Tinited States. RRV. J. R. L.\WRENOE. Prop. Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing. Now is Time to Sow the New Hybridized Giant-flowered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Very distinct in its colors as Carmine, Pink, Purple. Violet and Pure White, each cdor $1.00 $0.50 The above Hybrids, tine mixed 1.00 -50 Compacta, a fine potter 1.00 .50 Triumph, new 50 O. V. ZANQEN Seedsman Hoboken, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EXTRA CHOICB FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURB. GERMANY. Mention The Florists' Bichange when wrltlnf. XXX SEEDS Cineraria. Finest large flowering dwarf, 1000 BeedB,60c. Chinese Primrose. Finest large-flowering fringed varieties, mixed ; single and double. 600 seeds. $1.00; half pkt. &0c. PanBTt Finest Giants. The best large-flower- ing varieties, critically selected ; mixed, 6000 seeds, $1.00 ; half pkt. SOc. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RDPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Florists' Flower SogiIs NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. PrlncesB Alice Stocks, Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Best of All. English and Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON. l^a^a'^oTe'il"*' 114 Obamben street, KWW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MISHROOM SPAWN $56.00. -^^ffr aw JIT iw H. D. CULIN MT. HOLLY, M. J. Ti. »-r<'=^v »r.-!;an^ >^ r^ r-Nj >s< ■ JVM : .: aa^^ ami ,^ 11*^ S£. . tit \.tJB itr. a>& %ra^ ' I. Mk» «1 TLBEkOLS BEG0HIA5 ■blttiiJi- i^ E LE PAGE, JiJH.^)inttPEP5S01. NFi»f ".?•«' CiTf. FUNKIAS TIE I.IEPICII CABIITIOI 2^ Imau tnM<« •»» HI* A. EBt^isGE4V^^GRoas ft«%ii*«i», nftLiA*«ft J H. DANN 01 sofr ^ GLADIOLI KOSTER & CO. FLOBA.1. PARK M. f. ' ' » - - 'OM. AprtI as. 1906. The Plori^t^' Exchtin^e S*"* NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conductfd ty Joseph Mf than. Sk^lx-*"^ »t !??--.** AMERICAN .^SS^V:.\V.v-'N OK N v' KSV K ■. '. . N E. Albertsor.. Er-.jgifpoTt. Ind,, pirs.of.-.; i Or..^ -oo Hamson. Berlin. Md.. vice-presider.t : GevT^c C. Se*j£:«r, Rochester. N. Y„ secieui>- ; C L. Yates, Rodxestei. N. Y., treasurer. .MVHISOX, KAX. — On April 11 a ftr« aestrv^jvd 160 av-ivs of the Wellhousif Nursery in Leawnw-xn-sh Count>\ THK PKRIODICAI. CICADA, — CtPcuUur *«. Initea iStates lV-j>artmont v^t AsrK-tilt»ir<\ B\ipf«u <>f Kutoiuology, anneunoNs that t\w> bWHVts ot tho per- ioiiioal oioavla will rt>-.'\i>tv<.\>»- this >-*<>r — \>ne an in\- portaiU ana widely distributexJ sevent.K>d and the other an unin>v>ortant. small, anvl sv.'as;er» ii\S thtrteoi\->-«>r brvHHl. The Uvaltti^'^ where tlxis l>iN>v>>l n)ay be ext>«vt»>l a>v Oi.-itriet of 0>>U>K-.bta. CSeorsia. Illinois, luviiana. Ker,uielv>". Marylanvi, MasS!>ohusetts, New Jerst^y. New York, on l.oi-,S Island. North Carv^lina, Ohio. lVuns.vl\-5>nia. Sv>ttth C!>r\nses fears tor the safet.v of shade tre»^s and oivharvls. The aetual damajrt^. however, is usually slljtht. exv>^v' >n the easo of newly plat>te'n her*, by vls\n~- ons pninius Ivtek after the eieada has disavj'iNc.'x^t. mneh of the injury eause^i by tho ess v^uneturrNs ean ho obviate*!. As a matter of vr^^'avitiou. howvwr, it n\i$rht be well nv>t to loeate new otvhaiMs this Svri>^ in iveently eleatvd srx^nnd or in »»Nvxin>tty to w\>ods in any of the rr-sions where the eieada is hevt> rr-- eorxied. In many L-nst-^ however, the v' and eultivation .>f the s>v""d will have the larva> of the eieada. and it ntay ttot .tv; exaet date of emersrr'nee v»f (he aduU e; frvMn the s>"x>und will vary S\>n\evvhat with the sv ■^I'he exi>erienv-e of man^• >-e«rs, howevx^r, indK.,,,<- that ntost of the individuals w(U come out durlns the last week in May, Horticultural Notrs. Kns'ish laurel, iviinuiifoiva. >^ s,»id u> l>e hai\ller than ilie eon\n\on forn>. l>v>t It is doubtful It ar i(s»>lf Is batNly envnijrh for ovitdovn- l>li>i\lii\s north of Washlnston, It has existed out- iloors in rhiladeli'hla at ilnt<'«, for a Winter or two. but not tv> thrive. It Is not « native of Knsland, but of the Levant. •I'he Myivbella and the Myivholait i>l«»nsi ar<> ft»vi>r- Ite hedsv t>lrtnis In Knsland, They w\>ulvl bo herr' as well, (>e<'l\a|>s. l>ni nowadays we have enonjih of Sjin Jo,-!e .-seale l>(veders without addiit«r th v>luuts, »5u'. Ihey make is»>od Ue\ls^'s, rieea nobiUs, one of ovir tVnest Calttv^nttA Brss, i^ isieatly i^steenved In K«is>i>e. hut It is not at honte Willi us; In faet, ixone of ii\e true l\rs n\Mn the >N>ei he ovvjtst is. Those fiNun Oolori»dv< do well, as do all e\er(tieens fis>ni that <-i>sion. Thuja Waivana. one of the favxu'lt* varletl<>« in Kniiland, has bi\»;>der foliajsv than the t,v»>e. T, oe eldenlall.i. of whieh it is eonsUleivd a fvvrnt. of KatMer. orlitln. 'I'lie eolor Is of a darker (i>ve\> ivntludlntt on>- of Ihe I'aelUe si>eeles, T, KliiantiS'l. in this n^sppot, Mas any reader of The VMorlsls" K\el>anin> ex(»ert» enee of Ihe haMlne,>>s of oranisx' or lemo\> plants otit- doors In Winter'," The writer has h!»l s<'edllnK» v>r both, spiInK up alongside his ilwelllns and to jvass throuKh Wlivters niiliarn\evl. ,\\ulromeda .laponiea Is an evei'isiven whieh would make an exeellent not plant for tlorlsts' »!vh>«i for Kn.stor or other oeea.slons. Us half divoplnif elus ters of while flowers ar>> well »i>t otf by tt,-< brl»sh< (treen f>>lla.ifTV K l,i a valuable haiMy sl\rut> as well .\ntonK newer shrubs thei^* Is \me. Uerberls 4**1^*- mvn\ll. whieh shvniUl bo beUer known than H Is, It has lovely .illvery follafix>, >tulle unlike (Itat >>t »>\y other speeles. and H !« evevsiven as well. As It Is a native of the ntountalus of Arlmona and Vltah, II Is nerfoelly hardy hetv. The berries It bears »r* of a .»tv'arlel otdor. The eork tir i>f Arlomva will be In itfx^t demand as U liee>'i\ie,-" belter known The bark Is vwky, and >>f » sllvi-ry eoU>r; In addllknv to this Ihe live has soinewlial silvery fv>llaiie and Is olherwlso divslrable. If the dwarf Blobe sliai'e>l Norway maple nv>w lo be seen here anvl 11\- pean nurs.rUvs II would be In sreal di'>n;unl, but as II Is, onr peoide do not esre \ i>\'> nwieb r>M' sueh odd foiMns. useful IboiiKb lh>'\ ofien aw, Vtnrs (or Shnity IMncrs. Kloilsls and nui'serynien aiv v>flei\ asked by eus- lomtn-s whal vines will im»w In slnnled plaeea. As a rule, all vines are aeeus(on\ed lo n<>nv \>r le,sa shade when In a wild stale, benee Ihey do not ob.leol lo belnu planted where sln\llar eimdllloiis piwail, No nmller w lieie tln-y Kr>iw. north or south, \ liu's have to depend on tr>'es or shrubs (^\^ snp\>oi't. and a«v thus alinosi always fotnnl In deep shade, i^nr wild lirape \ hies and wild eUMn;»tls ace fiuind In well shawl- ed \daees. and In the Sonlhern Slates the ."d, lo be ii>»dy with HI) answer for tnuuliers. KlVSiiS^i i\> - tv> are oftev. buHditViR! w;,, . , ihent. There is ;, the shade anvi b- - shntbsk Thvvse who h*\~is vh«e s*!! «»« s>i?' them l>ev-««s»e ;■•,,> ..^-v ;e >e 5-^; ^■, .-v ?^>,,-^." .. sunlight es»n»e »» sv>",-.-,e .is-^rr^-^- IittKhittjjt Stock. This is the s«<»son »>t the )Ti>ar b,» vtyvvide tvxr th* !•-,- oreastJVK of stocJt by tnarv-hiiis by sfttins atv>tt»d the j |»l«nt tv> he rrv«vv*s*be\\ the stvx-ks tt Is tvv N» wwrfeV, »vj\. It te; the best v>»at\ tv> gtv>w vxn s«v-h stvx-ks t", VHvts a y««r it\ avtv»txvse> thAt they t»>»y h* tn $vx>d >.nv- I dttion twr aunesJnx with th* other W«vt; atui wh; ■■ ' in pots it is easier b> hauvJIe them th«t\ tt Js w ■ , they are not sv> et\eiosew» »♦ »s vx\-«rs, i>«s N? th« nwts i«rtv*t th*y «««ayv ppt th«4« Jwtv> «k* ST\>»«\t tww *s <(|WK-Ivty *s ivvssi^V icrfc** $)vr<)«E ««>$. M&iincvMa Lcnnd. MAKMOlla l.i>vvl,l. b<>st |>lavv»l \nt Ihe evMtimou allwr (ta on Ja\>atvew> sleek; the doiible lU>vverln8- lnn-ST> oh vut. Hut II dv>e» not ft>Uow thai they will ttot »«e» eeed on other speoles. The Ma«,nv>ll» aovitithtaia. fv^r Inslaixv'e, Is mueh u,-d as a aloek for tnaivy dirtewnl speeU>». atid Ihls Is but oi\e Inslanoe of nvany that e»*ubl be nlven In Ihe v^sx> wt a»ali«<». our Iwo nallve speoh^s, ealet\d\ilav>e« attd ntidlflorw. have »vv>»v-e\< B\<\>\l »l\>eka t>n' all other svvMs, If sleeks aiv m>t already In >>ot» they v»n«ld be plaeed In then\ t\o\v, and by the tlu\e Inaivhins shimld be done Ihey wvUtUI show whether Ihey \vx>rt> In 8>>od eondllloit or nol, V'lvles* In thrlvtnii otMer Ihey aInniM n>a»\ use f\>r InaivbluB, Th>v,se lo be biNs< Is \inl\>n ftsnu ln>lh slde-i, ,lu»l as Iher^' Is in iiratilnB The i\>rller In the Sunnner the work eai\ he done Ihe boiler will the unh>n be, ai\d then U Is nearh always praelleable lv> out away Ihe lna>vbe>l i^arl In Aatnmn. In lael, If Ihe parts d>> not m\Ue In v>ne n\»- son Ihetv Is no nnnv unlllUB aflerwaiM, llnl »\>n\e- thnes Ihe bimllnii lotrelher \^ Ihe parts Is left undls- lurbed for another »eam>u lo (irl Ihe aid >>f both atooks lu advaueluK Ihe iftvwih of the eholoer one Inaivhed, •.->.< ■ .'^ »-»s s^»w - s« >K- he «\> .:»vt \ s ts .♦; - ■,?>> i>\ ■ -,*v >>* >M •a- ■V- ■a» si^UHt,^ - b* sxv V ■'«\ l-,;t \ , , . . V . .s<. \\ "■,,■«■; ■.v.sV.vs v. »» ■,'••.■, ■■. ■',-^^.--,■ ,: .^*« wv ^» - . ;-,,^i ^N^iO i^N'vs^.s x,A ,eh the vN\«» ■^ , . ttowv*'*. Vh«» nex-^^r h*»V'- i'. ,,N io i,ennei, W is in \«ws vvf « rvtsh t\> bhvsisv,\w\ thaw the oth«»v. holdhVB ltsx>lf b*ek tvw tnotv loivsvr, h\ this >« vysiHvk vvr ■ -V!*. as \\\> rrssvlhvt. ess ry tivtn risvst l\» t> It shows Its vvntve. ,■-.;,- vvt lis >v»»vnls, ob. - •d, twv opens lat^M' than w bet\ II (svts vvf f^lr »t»e n > - ■.-,-«- fetvus. 1 <,VNk at the • ■■,v*» lurevl and - ■• ,\t« on It aivd t" . wt a;\ ',>,•,> ,-f ^ "»U b, Ar,^i ■,■,■„- ensV„ vo,s i» !mva\s<>v K^Vlo' ht8' to Its b 1"«lkl<\»f with tvui^n'y\nen atnl IvvvvkltMlt' ov*r th*lr llsis as wi>U, how evbltnt II b»ssv»we* that »h* oM xarlelU^s »>t peaohi'* of Sv> t\v SO y-ear« a*v are still the ohlef publle fawn-IU'* ,\ new otve «x>t» liM\» Ihe olr^ I ele n\v\v atvd asaltv, but the «eeal»>r uuniber of th* j fttvorlu^ a»v Ihe old khids. »le>v la a list of svM-ta ' still vvf Ihe h»>»l, whieh aw k>\own to old tnen whew I Ihey wew bv\v»; ^'^'a^v^n^l'» »s^*rly, U«'*th vMhts, »!*riy York, Morria WhIlxN Mt, »«\>*i>, stuwtjv the Wot^vl Siisvtuehatiua, I'iN^th's Karly, v>ld\d S»wwk, ,\i\olh*r llsl, oUI but not sv» vvld a» the otix**; v^ltalrV OltolvHs Cv^oUdd'A, Cha»w»vtoit, i^iv^'r'a. *\v»t*^ Moow'a HVwrlt^ ««e\'*»' >V\\xrH«k 1\luiiv»vhv «»w» t*alw*y. What iwakes ihi^w^ v. ' -vanvl Is, that Ihey lhrlv<> well, as a i I'hetv ar* ,><^^rls, svMue bettor than ■ vbal do w*ll hew a\>>l Ihew, but In vh,-,' ■\,\-:i,d vhew Is a list nurw-ry nven (eel svenw In orternvs to enston>e» everywheiHs and Ihls Is why Ihey a>v so po\>ul«r, bUberIa Is still newer Ihaiv the oihetHi, It has ,i\nnpe\i lo a foivtnoal \»\v«ltlon as a ntNNlltable nxarkei \>,^»eh, bnl doltvv well wh»rx> in,' ' ^ l» uol Ihe evjiial of many of the vMder kb v, jv>sKni ^ 550 The Plorists' Exchange ROSES Nearly Exhausted ASSORTMENT IS VERY MUCH BROKEN EVERGREENS for Tubs und Landscape work. RETINISPORAS oOc. to {7.50 each. SHRUBS by the 100,000. Correspondence solicited. HIRAM T. JONES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. UeDtloD Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. <» ■ ■ M ^ ^ ^f^ ^ ^^ ETEROREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In fact 2kn#%L#C I tec Co everything In the line of HARDT ORNA- ^^■■" ■m.^^-^ MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBAOEODS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAV STATB NVRSBRIBS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. Mention the Flortota* Bichan^e when writing. F. & F. NURSERIES rs; Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Mention The Florist^' Elxchange when writing. Trade Catalogue Free Burbank's Everbearing Crimson Winter Rhubarb THE FINEST VEGETABLE FRUIT EVER INTRODUCED. It gives a Bright Red Sauce as Delifious as Berries. We are Headquaiiars for the Plants. It is perfectly hardy. LARGE PLANTS, S18 per 100, $150 par 1000. MEDIUM, $12 per 100. $90 per 1000 Small, 1st size, filO per 100, $77.50 per looo. -2nd size. S.'^ per 100. .'ii.ST.r.ii p-t 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. We issue Khul'arl) Cir<.'ular. Seed and Pliint [,ist iind Retail Oataloprue. Scfls Bulbs. Plants and Cactus, THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD CO., VENTURA, CAL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlni;. Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start >vlth the largest stock that can be secured! It takes over tw/enty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. * We do the long waiting — thus enabling you to secure trees andshrubs * that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List Nov Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES """""" Phi1adel|)h!a, Pa. WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. MeptloD The Florists' Erchange when writing. .J TIME TO HEDGE ^i^:^^?^ * ** **^ * ^^ ***^*^ -SMM^ HEDGING Calif orniak. Privet. Bushy, transplanted stock. 1 8 to 24 inches, $2.00 per 100; $14,00 per 1000; 2 to 3 ft., #2.50 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Japan Quince: strong stock, 2 to 3 feet, I5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Berberis Thunbergii, bushy plants, 18 to 24 inches, $6.50 per 100; |6o. 00 per 1000. Let us price your wants in Rosas, Clematis, Parennlals, Shrubs, Vines, Conifers and Ornamen- tal Trees. We sell at wholesale; send for price list; we mail it to tlie Trade only; use printed stationery. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NcwarR, Wayne Co., N. Y. Meptloo Tbe Florists' Eichapge when wrltlog. Large Specimen Trees. Norway Muple, 2}4 to 3 in. diameter. Oriental IMane, 2H to 3 in. Horse Chestnut, 2H to 3!^i in. " Carolina Poplar, 1>4 & 2 Id. Hemlock Sprnce, 4 to 6 feet. Write for prices. P. A. KEENE I Madison Ave., New York. First Class Salesmen Wanted for Nursery Stock. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. ^-Iso views In our nurseries. iientlon The nort«t»' Bichange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I. Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirjea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Hetttlon the Horlsts' Pteban^ whaa writing. Baby Ramblers, Immense Stock of W. &. 1 z}4 in- Pots, $7.00 per loo 3 " " 10.00 " 100 Field grown strong $25.ooperioo Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Ifentloa Tbe Florists* Bzchange when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 8 to 10 In. Sots $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 cts 100.00 ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO. 250.000 Buxus suffrutlcosa trans. 3 to 1 In. 4 cts 38.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. SEABROOK, N. H. Ifentlon The FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. AMEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalograe of American Seeds Plants Is ready for mailing:. Ask for OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, •eds andl CO. I TA.G.«I Uentlon the FlorUts* Exchange when writing. 2110,000 Oalllo[Dla Fnvei 100 1000 2 years. 2J-S ft.. 6-8 branches $2.00 $18.00 2 " 2-2Mt.. 4-8 branches 1.7.5 15.00 2 " 2-2 j ft.. 2^ branches 1.00 9.00 2 " 18-24 ins.. 4-8 branches 1.25 10.00 3 " 2-2i ft.. 5-10 branches 2.0O 18.00 3 " 18-24 Ins.. 5-8 branches 1.50 12.00 4 " Tree form. 3-5 ft.. 25c. each. All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted — fine stock. 800,000 Asparagus Roots 2 years. Palmetto, strong $0.40 $3.00 2 " Conover's Colossal 85 2.75 1 ■' Palmetto 30 2.60 1 " Conover's 30 2.60 1 " Barr's Mammoth 30 2.50 1 '■ Donald's Elmira 30 2.50 1 " Giant ArEenteuil 50 3.50 Strawberry Plants 100 1000 100 1000 Gandy $0.40 $3.00 Clyde $0.30 $2 '25 Buback. 40 3.00 New Home 40 3.0O Glen Mary 30 Brandy wine.. Term Prohfic 50 .30 250 2.25 Michel's Early .30 Fairfield 30 Haverland 30 Excelsior 30 2.26 2.25 2.25 2.25 Miscellaneous 100 1000 Hall's Japan Honeysuckle, 3 years... $3..50 $30,00 Bignonia Radicans, 4 years 5.00 40.00 Deutzia Crenata, 4-5 ft., fl.pl 4.00 Deutzia Crenata. 5-7 ft 6 00 gpiraa Billardii, 4-5 ft 5.00 Prices on other stock, write for trade list. All the above are f. o. b. free of charge. River View Nurseries, J. H. O'HAe^N, Little Silver, N. J. Uentlon tbe riorUts' Bxcbange whea writing. ami Umi LHTIFOLIH. The largest and best stoch of collected Maxi- mums and Ealmlas in America, foliage perfection Root system perfect, methods of packing superb, prices right. Patronage of the Florist and Nursery trade especially solicited; no finer stock can be had anywhere in the United States; large orders especially desried. Write For Wholesale Price List, THE RIVERSIDE NURSERY CO., CONFLUENCE Pennsylvania. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Bxcbange when writing. W. VAN HIEEF & $m$, Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock ^^J' BOSKOOP, nOLLAND e^^.^ Are pleased to inform their friends in the trade that their Repre- sentative and Junior, W. VAN KLEEF, Jr., is now making his regular yearly trip through the States in the interest of their firm. Kindly await his arrival before placing your orders elsewhere. Address all letters during April and May. care MALTUS & WARE, 1 4 Slone Street. New York. DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for edging, walks, etc. ,•4 years old, 6-8 in. $5.00 per 100. *45.00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Cash with order. Dl^ARF and XRAIMHD KItUIX TREES A 8P£CIAI«TV Send for Quotations, Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The Floriats* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS, RHUBARB And Small Pratt Plants Extra strong two year old asparagus. $4.00 per 1000; good two year. $.3.00 per 1000: strong, young Rhubarb. $3.00 per 100; Ward, Eldorado, Blowers, Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert. Witch and other raspberries : 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong 18to 24 in. tops Ampel- opsis Veitchii, $2..50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address, Hightstown, N. J. Dxchang* when wWtln» CHAS. BLACK, IfentloD Tlie Florists* '»4oOLDGOLOIiyilUII$EBIES Crataegus Amoldlana 4-6 ft. Crataegus Crus-galll 3-4 ft. Crataegus mollis 2-4 ft. Forsyth ia Fortunel, 3-1 ft, Viburnum molle 2-3 ft. Viburnum opulus 12-18 In. Viburnum veaosum 12-18 In. Trade list now ready, T. R. WATSON, Plymouth. Mass. IfeDtlon Hie Floriata' Bxchans* whea wrltlog. 1906 100 $12.00 lO.OO 8.00 8.00 10.00 S.OO 8.00 Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, CemeterleSi etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quautities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO, ILL IdentloD the Florists* Bxcbange when writlntr. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. XMiMOON COMPANY Tor I TREES, SHRUBS, VINES Your I and SMALL ERtlTS Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. * Morrlsvllle, Fa. MentluQ The Florists* Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture PRICE, $1.50 The FLORISTS' EXCIlANGE,2-8 Duane St.,Ncw Yorli Uentloo Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. J April 28, 1906 The Plorists' iSxchange 55 J Dreer's Hardy Perennials The Host Extensive Collection in the CoUntrV standard varieties in unlimited quantity. New and rare „ , ,, , u, u . , , o, , , , '•■J' varieties In great assortment. Quality of stock of our usual well-known high standard. Size of plants correct to give the best and quickest results Many planters not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give sati-sfactory returns the first season J.hls, in most instances is a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called "field clumns'' that can be procured. It will be noticed that the majority of the stock offered in this list is described as being 3, 4 or 5-ineh pots. This does not necessarilv mean that FOR A MORE COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR CURRENT WHOLESALE LIST varie:tie:s marked ^ are suitable to cut Per dOE. Acanthus HoUis. 4-Id. pots $1.25 Latifolius. 4-ln, pots 1.25 •Achillea Filipendulina. 4-In. pots .75 Millefolium Eoseum. 3-ln. pots.. .75 •The Pearl. 3-ln. puts 75 Aconitxim Fisherii. Strong 1.25 Autumnale. Strong 1.25 Lycoctonum. Strong 1.25 Napellus. Strong 1.25 Napellus. Bicolor, Strong: 1.25 Adonis Pyrenaica. Strong 1.26 Agrostemma Coronaria. 4-ln. pots. .75 Flos Jovis. :i-ln. pots 75 *Aiithericum Liliastruiu. Strong.. .76 •Lilliago. Strong 75 Ajuga Eeptans Variegata. 3-1d. pots 1.00 GenevensiB. 3-in. poia 75 *Alyssum Sasatile Compacta. 3-ln. rK>tB 75 Anchusa Italica. Strong one year.. .76 ^Anemone Japoaica. A fine stock, not of the usual winter killed sort frequently sent out, but vigorous growing plants from 3-ln. pots *Anemone Japonica. Semi-double, rosy carmine 76 *Aiba. Large, pure white . •Prince Henry. New doable, deep pink 1.00 *Queen Charlotte. Seml-double La France pluk, the finest of all •Rosea Superha. Silvery rose.. •Whirlwind. Grand double-white Anemone Pennsylvanica. 3-ln. pots Sylvestris. 3-ln. pots Eliza Fellraan 1.60 Pulsatilla. 3-la. pots ^ Anthemis Tinctoria Kelwayii, ' 3-ln. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots Pallida. 3-ln. pots Aguilegias Caryophilloides, Chrysan- tha, Chrysantha Alba, Califor- nian Hybrids, Grandiflora, Skin- neri and Vulgaris Flore Plena. Strong; 4-ln. puts 75 Coerulea and Canadensis. 3-ln. POtR •Arabia Alpina. 3-ln. pots •Flore Plena. 3-ln. pots Armaria Maritima Alba. 3-(n. pots Splendens. 3-ln. pots Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong.... Purshiana. 4-ln. puts Stellariana. 3-ln. pots •Asclepiaa Tuberosa. Strong one- year-old roots 75 •Asters. Hardy Alpine varieties. 3-ln. pots 75 •Asters. Hardy Michaelmas varie- ties as under. 3-ln. pots 1.00 Amellus Elegana. Deep bluish violet. l^i feet. Mackii. Pure violet. 15 Inches. Airship. Pure white. August and September. 2 % feet. Chapmani. Light ageratum blue 4 to 5 feet. Curtisii. Pale heliotrope. 3 feet Datschi. Pure white. 3 feet. F. W. Burbidge. Light violet 3 feet. Laevis. Light heliotrope. 3 feet. Longifolia Formosissima. Bright violet. 3 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Pale lilac, very free. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light red- dish violet. 4 feet. Novae Angliae. Bright violet purple. 4 feet- Rosea. Bright purplish mauve. 4 feet. Rubra. Deep reddish violet. 4 f.-et. Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope. large flowers. 4 feet. Snowflake Very free, pure white. 18 Inches. St. Brigid. White tinted Ulac. 31A feet. Thos. S. Ware. Lilac mauve. Sl^ feet. Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet color. 4 feet. Trinenojs. Rich violet purple. 2V. feet. White Queen. Large white, very free. 4 feet. •Aster GrandifloruB. Scarce; large flowprlng 2.00 Astrantia Major. 4-In. pots 1.50 Per 100 $10.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 .75 6.00 .7B 6.00 L.OO 8.00 .75 6.00 .7.'^ 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .nil 10.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 6.00 .75 8.O0 .75 6.0O .75 6.00 .75 600 15 0I> 12.00 .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .75 ■ 1.2B 1.00 75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 pots 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.00 1.28 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 .60 Per doz. Baptisia Australis. Strong clumps 1.00 Tinctoria. Strong clumps 1.00 Bocconia Cordata. Strong roots... .75 *Boltonia Asteroides. 4-in. pots., .75 •Latisquama. 4-ln. pots 75 Bellis. White and pink. Strong plants 60 Callirhoe Involvcrata. 3-ln. pots.. 1.00 Campanula Carpatica. Blue. 4-in, pots Wlilte. 4-ln. pots Grandis. 3-In. pots Grossekii. 4-ln. pots Persicif olia. 3-ln. pots Alba. 3-ln. pots •Gigantea Moerheimi. New; 3-ln. pots Punctata. 4-ln. pots Rapunculoides. 4-ln. pots. Trachelium. 4-ln. pots.... Alliaraefolia. 3-In. pots.. Glomerata. 3-ln. pots.... Alba. 3-ln. pots Latifolia Macrantha, 3-in. Lactiflora. 4-ln. pots Media. Double (Canterbury Bell) Single (Canterbury Bell) Calimeris Incisa. 3-ln. pots •Caryopteris Mastaoanthus. 3-ln. pots Cassia Marylandica. Strong. 1-year old Catananche Coerulea. 3-in. pots. . Cerastium Tomentosum. 3-ln. pots •Centaurea Dealbata. 4-ln. pots.. 'Montana Alba. 4-ln. pots •Rubra. 4-ln. pots •Violetta. 4-ln. pots *Cephalaria Alpina. 4-ln. pots Chelone Lyonii. 3-ln. pots Obliqua Alba. 4-ln. pots •Chrysanthemum Maximum Tri umph. 4-ln. pots ■Burbank's Shasta Daisy. 3in. pots •Burbank's New Shasta Daisies, Alaska, and Westralia. 3-in. Dots •CliryBantheraums. Hardy Pompone. In variety •Cimicifuga Acerinum. Strong roots 2!66 •Dahurica. Strong roots 2.00 •Racemosa. Strong roots 1,00 'Simplex. Strong roots 3.60 •Clematis Davidiana. Strong, one- year 75 Integrifolia. Strong, two-year,, 1,25 •Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. Strnng: heavy. 4-ln. pots 75 •Delphinium Belladonna. Very rare. strong plants 2 00 •Chinensis. Ulue. .Strong plants !75 white. Strong plants 76 •Dreer Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong , Plan's iBo •Formosum. The most ixtpular Strong plants 75 •Hybridum. In choice mixture. . . ', !75 •Six fine named sorts 2 50 •Sulphureum. Strong plants 1,60 Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet Wil- liam), Large clumps 75 Strong 4-ln, pots 60 •Latifolius AtrococcineuB. 4-in pots 75 •Dictamnus Fraxinella Alba. Strong plants J 25 •Rubra. Strong plants,!,'!!!!! l!oo Dielytra Spectabilis. Strong clnmps .75 Formosa. Strong, 4-ln. pots Digitalis Ambigua or Grandiflora Strong 3-ln. pots •Gloxiififlora. Strong 4-In. pots.. •Lanata. Strong 3-in. pots •Doronicum Caucasicum. Strong 3. In, pots •Excelsum. Strong 3-ln, pots,,,, •Echinops Ritro. Strong 4-ln, pots 1,00 Sphaerocephalua. Strong 4-ln, pots 1,00 Epimediums in variety. Strong plants 1.50 •Eryngium Amethystinum. Strong ■lln. pots 1,60 •Erigeron CoeruleuB Grandlflonis. 3- In, pots 1.25 •Glabellus. 3-ln. pots I.OO •Glaucus. 3-ln, pots 1.00 •Speciosua. 3-Id, pots I.OO •Eupatorium Ageratoides. S-In. pots .75 •Coelestinum. 3-in. pots 75 •Euphorbia Corollata. 3-ln, pots.. .60 •Feverfew Little Gem. 254-in. pots .60 Funkia Coerulea Blue Day Lily). Strong roots •Subcordata Grandiflora (White Day Lily), Strong roots Undulata Media Picta (Varie- gated). Strong roots 75 •Gaillardia Grandiflora. 4-ln. pots. , .75 1.00 .76 .75 .75 1.00 1.00 60 00 Per 100 8.00 8,00 6,00 6.00 6.00 3,00 8,00 6,00 6,00 8,00 6,00 6.00 600 10.00 8,00 600 8.00 8.00 8,00 8,00 8,00 8,00 6.00 6,00 8,00 75 6,00 6,00 6,00 6,00 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6,00 1.50 lo.qo 4.00 16.00 15.00 8,00 25,00 6,00 10,00 16.00 6,00 5.00 12.00 6,00 8,00 18,00 12,00 8,00 4,00 6.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6,00 8,00 8,00 8,00 8,00 8,00 12,00 12.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 6,00 Per Per doz. 100 Geranium Sanguineum, 4-in, pots ,75 6.00 Album. 4-ln. pots ,75 6.00 Geum m variety. 3-io. pots 1.00 8,00 Glechoma Variegata. 3-ln. pots. .78 6,00 •Gypsophilla Paniculata. Strong one-year-old .75 6.00 •Fl. pi. New 26i 1.00 Acutifolia. Strong plants 8,00 Cerastioides. 3-in. pots 1,00 8,00 Repens. 3-in. pots 1,00 8.00 •Helenium Autumnale Superba. '. in. pots 1.00 8.00 •Grandicephalum Striatum. 3-in pots .76 6 00 •Hoopesii. 4-ln. pots 1,00 8.00 •Pumllum. 3-in, pots 1,00 8,00 •Magnificum. 3-in. pots 1,25 10,00 •HelianthuB Davidiana .75 6,00 •Mollis .75 6,00 •Multiflorus fl. pi .75 6,00 .75 .76 600 •Maximiliana 6,00 •Meteor .75 6,00 •Miss MeHish .76 .75 .78 1,00 .76 •SoleU d'Or •WoUey Dodd •Heliopsis Pitcherianus. 4-In. pota 6,00 •Semi- Plena. New 1,00 1,00 600 •Scaber Major, 4-In. pots 8,00 Hemerocalia Dumortieri. 4-In. pota .76 600 Fulva. 4-in. pots .75 6,00 Flava. 4-in. pots .75 8,00 Kwanso fl. pi. 5-In. pots 1,00 8.00 Middendorfi. 4-in. potfl 1,00 8.00 Thunbergi. 4-In. pots 1.00 8,00 Aurantiaca. 6-ln. pots 3.50 Major. 6-in. pots 3,60 Hesperis Matronalis. 4-In. pots ,75 6,00 Heuchera Alba. 3-ln. pota ,75 6,00 •Sanguinea. 3-ln. pots 1,00 8,00 Hibiscus Hilitaris. Strong ,75 8,00 MosoheutOB. Strong .75 6.00 Cfrimson Eye. Strong .75 6,00 •Hollyhocks, Double, one-year-old to color 1,28 1,00 10 00 •Double, one-year-old. mixture.. 8,00 Single, one-year-old. mixture 1,00 8,00 Allegheny, one-year-old. mixture 1,00 8.00 •Hypericum Moserianum, 4-ln. pots 1,00 8.00 •Ibens. •Sempervirens. 3-in. pots ,75 6.00 •Incarvillea Delavayi. Heavy. 3- •Japanese Iris. 20 choice named va 1,80 1,00 ,78 •Iris Germanlca. 12 flnest named.. 6,00 .50 1.00 1.00 •Sibirica Orientalis 8 00 •Pseudo Acorus 8.00 •Pumila Hybrida. 4 varieties.. 1.60 12.00 Liatns. 4 choice varieties .78 6.00 Linum Perenne. 3-ln. pota ,. .78 6,00 1,00 ,75 •Lobelia Cardinalis. 3-in, pots 6,00 •Queen Victoria. 3-Iu. pots 1,25 10,00 •Syphilitica Hybrida. 4-in, pots. ,76 6,00 •Lychnis Chalcedonlca. 3-ln. pots.. .75 8,00 •Alba. 3-ln, pots .75 6.00 •Camea. 3-in. pots ,75 8.00 •Fl, pi. 3-in. pots 2,00 15.00 Haageana. 3-ia. pots .78 6.00 Dioica Rosea. 3-ln. pots .75 6.00 Semperflorens Plenissima. 3-ln. 1.28 1.50 10 00 •Vespertina. 4-in, pots 12.00 •Viscaria Splendens, 4-ln, pots,. 1.00 8.00 •Lysimachia Clethroides. 4-ln, pots ,75 6.00 •Lythnim Roseum Superbum. Strong plants .78 8,00 Mertensia Virginica. 4-In. pots 1,00 8,00 Monarda Didyma. 3-I11, pota ,76 6,00 Rosea. 3-ln, pots .76 6,00 Splendens, 3-ln, pots .75 6.00 Fistulosa Alba. 3-ln. pots .75 6,00 •Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens. 3-ln. pots .60 4,00 •Alpestris Grandlflonis. Clumps, ,60 4,00 Nierembergia Rlvularis. 3-In. pots 1,00 8,00 Oenothera Fruticosa, 3-In. pots... .78 6,00 Pilgnmi. 3-ln. pots .75 8,00 Speciosa. 3-ln. pots .75 6,00 Hybrida. 3-In, pots 1.00 8,00 Toungl. 3-In. pots .75 6.00 •Paeonies. See our trade list for varieties l.BO 12.00 ..•See our trade list for varieties.. 2.00 18.00 Papaver Orientale. 4-in, pots .75 8.00 Nudicaule. 4-in, pots .75 8,00 Pardanthus Sinenais. 3-In. pots..,. .75 •Penstemon Barbatus Torreyli. 4- In. pots 1.00 6,00 •Diffusus. 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 •Digitalis. 4-Id. pots 1,00 8,00 *(5entianoide8. 3-in, pots 1,00 8,00 •HeterophylluB. 4-in. pota 1,00 8.00 •Pubescens. 4-ln, pots 1,00 8,00 •Smalli, 4-ln, pots 1,00 8,00 •Physostegia Virginica. 4-In. pots ,75 6,00 •Alba. 4-in. pots .75 .76 Speciosa, e.oo Per dos, •Phlox. See our list for varieties. .75 Phlox Subulata (Moss Pinks). All colors, Amoena. 1.00 .76 1,25 1,00 1,50 clumps 75 3-ln, pot3 75 •Pinks. Hardy, in variety; 4.|n. pots 75 •Platycodon Mariesi. Two-year roots .75 •Grandiflora. Blue and White, two-year-roots 75 Polygonum Compactum. 3-ln. pots. 1,00 Cuspidatum. Clumps 1,00 Potentillas In variety. 4-In. pots.. •Primula Veris Superba, 3-ln. pots •Primula Sieboldi. 3-ln, pots,,. Acaulis Coerulea. 3-in, pots,,. •Rosea Grandiflora. 3-ln, pots, Veris (Cowslip), 3-in, pots 60 Pulmonaria Saccharata Maculata. 4-ln, pots I.OO •Pyrethrum Hybridum. Six flnest named double varieties. 3-ln. pots 2.00 •Pyrethrum Hybridum. Choice eeed- lings, 4-in, pots 1.00 •uliginosum. Strong 75 •Ranunculus Acris fl. pi. 4-Id pots .78 Rhexia Virginica. 3-In. pots Romneya Coulteri. Strong plants 50 cents each Rosemary. 3-in. pots •Rudbeckia Golden Glow. 4-ln. pots •Newmani, 3-ln, pots •Nitida. or Autumn Glory. 4-in, Pf>ts •Purpurea. 4-in, pots ! •Tomentosa. 4-in. pots •Salvia Azurea Grandiflora. 4-In. _ pots I.OO Saponaria Ocymoides Splendens. 4-In 1 00 Caucasoia 0, pi, 4-in, pots,!!!! l!oO Saxifraga Crassifolia In variety, 4-ln, pots In mixture, 4-In. pots !!* Pyramidalis. 4-in. pots Umbrosa. 3-ln. pots ! •Scabiosa Caucasica. 3-In. pots.. Sedum Spectabilis. 4-In. pots.... Spurium. 4-lu. pots ! Coccineum. 4-ln. pots,.,, *' Creeping, in variety, 4-In, pots. Senecio Pulcher. 3-ln. pots.. Sprrinsu.'^ •Shortia Galaoifolia. 4-ln, pots •Solidago Rigidus. 4-in, pots , , •Canadensis. 4-in, pots •Spiraea Aruncus Kneiffi. 4-In, pots 3,60 •Chinensis. Clumps 125 •Filipendulina fl. pi. 4-In, pots,! !75 •Gigantea. Clumps 1 25 . 'Elegans. 4.1n. pots 76 'ulmaria. 4-ln. pots 75 ._ 'Fl. pi. 4-iu, pots !75 •Venusta. 4-ln, pots 78 Symphitum Asperimum Variegatiim, ,0. Strong plants 1.50 •Statice Eximia. 4-ln. pots 76 •Gmelini. 4-ln, pots 75 •Latifolia, 4-in, pots 75 ■Stohesia Cyanoa. S-in, pots 75 •Thalictrum Adiantifolia. 4-ln. pots 1 00 •Aquilegiafolia Alba. 4-ln. pots. 2,00 Atropurpureum. 4-ln. pots •Roseum. 4-ln. pots Minus. 4-ln, pots Glaucum. 4-ln, pots Thermopsis Fabacea. 4-In, poti!! Tricyrtis Hirta, 6-in, pots •Treihus Aurantiaous. 4-in. pots •Europaeus. 4-ln, pots •Japonicua Excelsior. 4-ln. pots ♦prange Globe. 4-ln. pots, Tritomas, An Immense stock strong plsnts, Uvaria Grandiflora. Per 1 000 _*";:''o ■ 1.00 Coralina 1 00 Obelisquo ■.; jIbo Quartiniana r nn H. Wilson Kerr !!!!!!!:"■ •Valeriana Coccinea. 4-ln. pots.!! •Alba. 4-In. pots •Officinalis. 4-ln. pots ! Veronica Incana. 3-In. pots Maritima. 3-in, pots !!!! Prostrata. 3-ln. pots ! ! Pectinata. 3-In. pots ! ! Rosea, 3-in. pots Bupestris. 3-In. pots '.." Spicata. 4-ln. pots " Virginica. 4-In. pots Viola Comuta or Tufted Pansies, In 4 colors 50 Violet, Hardy Double Russian. ' 24 In. pots go Wallflowers. 4-ln, pots !*.*'..". 100 Yucca Filamentosa. 2-year-old!!!! L25 .75 6,00 ,60 ,75 .78 1.00 1,00 ,75 2,00 1,00 2,50 1,60 1,00 ,78 1,00 1.00 ,75 1,00 , ,76 2.00 1.25 .78 I.OO 1.00 .75 1.25 , 1.25 1,00 2,00 1,00 2,50 2,00 8.00 , 1,00 1,00 1,00 ,75 ,78 1,00 I.OO 1,00 1,00 1.00 1.00 Per 100 5.00 5.00 6,00 8,00 6,00 6.00 8,00 8,00 8,00 6,00 10,00 8.00 12,00 4,00 8,00 15.00 8,00 8,00 8,00 6,00 4,00 8,00 6,00 8,00 8,00 6,00 8.00 8,00 15,00 8,00 18,00 12,00 8.00 «,00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6,00 6.00 8,00 12,00 8,00 6,00 6,00 8,00 8.00 15.00 8.00 8,00 6.00 10,00 10,00 8,00 16,00 8,00 18,00 18,00 «.00 8,00 10,00 8,00 8,00 8,00 6,00 6,00 8,00 8,00 8.00 8,00 8,00 8.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 10.00 HENRY A. DREER. 714 ehestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. UentloD The Florlata' Qzchanfe wbCB wrltlaf. 552 The Florigt^* Exchange GRAFTED ROSES KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list Grafted Stock. From m luch Pots. t20.00perl00; tlSO.OO per Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100 : $160.00 per 1,000. KII.I.ARNEV 1.000. Kiobmond. $26.00 per 100 : $200.00 per 1,000. Bogallnd Orr Gnsligh, $20.00 per 100; $160.00 I,ibeTty. $20.00 per 100. regardless ot number per 1.000. ordered. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2 '-a inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from a Inch pots. Killarney. $10.00 pe r 1 0 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Bichmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Ott English. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Standard Varieties Grafted. Ivory. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Soavenlrdu President Carnot. Bride. Kalserin Augusta Victoria. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testout. Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2V4 inch pots, S16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; tor A No. 1 stock ; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 Inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from ■i'-i inch pots, »8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000; 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of out door bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2^4 inch pots. $15 00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from a>j inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; 117.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN Uentlon The FlorlBta' Bxchange wben writing. 2-year-old 4-in. pots, $8 per 100 Roses Yellow Cochet Mine. Jean Dupuy Climbing Wootton Philadelphia Rambler 2i-ln. pots, at $3.00 per ICO ; $25. OO per I COO R. M. Hemiette Crimson Rambler Hermosa White Cochet Dorothy Perkins President Carnot Climbing Gen'l Jacq. Pink LaFrance Gloire de Dijon Climbing Malmaison Pink Cochet Roses: 2i in. pots, $4.00 per ICO General Jack, Mad. Masson. Map^na Charta. Louis Van Houtte. Vick's Caprice, and other varieties. $2.50 per ICO; $20.00 per tOOO James Sprunt Etoile de Lyon Safrano Bridesmaid Champion of the World W. A. Richardson Golden Gate P. Queen Virginia R. Cox Christine de Noue Gruss an Teplitz Jos. Schwartz Mme. Schwaller Yellow Hermosa Crimson Hermosa Catherine Mermet Clothide Soupert (.Tolden Rambler Pink Rambler White Rambler Yellow Rambler Mary Washington Mignonette Baltimore Belle Climbing Soupert Geo. Pernet Snowflake Tennesssee Belle P. Marie Adelaide 100; Golden Circle. Magician. Mountain Snow, $2.00 per 100 ; $ I 7. 50 per 1 OOO Empress China Francis Willard M. Van Houtte Kruger Mme. Guillot Isa. Sprunt Media Duch. de Brabant Y'ellow Soupert GERANIUMS Jersey Beauty President Cleveland Mile. C. Brunner Manda's Triumph Petite Leonie Universal Favorite Climbing Bridesmaid , best standard double varieties, $2.50 per $20.00 per 1000. Prince Bismarck. Marshall McMahon, Crystal Climbing Whit« Pet Etoile d'Or Rainbow Seven Sisters Perle d'Or The Queen Palace Gem, Lemon Geraniiun. Rose, Oakleaf. Nutmeg. Peppermint Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000 Ccibaea Scandens, 2-in $2.50 Cannas. 3 and 4 inch pots, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Hibiscus Peachblow, Ruber, Cal- lerii, Cooperi. Zebrinus. Auran- tica, Rosa Sinensis, Miniatus, Semi-Plena 250 Ageratiuns, 3 varieties 2.50 Honeysuckles. 2 varieties 2.50 Acalyphas. Gold Fuchias 2.50 Marguerites, white and yellow.— 2.50 Periwinkle, white and pink 2.50 Double Petunias, white and blotched 2.50 English and German Ivy 2.50 Fuchsias, single and dbl.. 8 var... 2.50 Dahlias, 20 good varieties, divided roots 4.00 Chrysanthemums. 50 good var 2.50 20.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2.50 20.00 Alternanthera. 4 colors.. .; 2.00 17. .50 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00 18.00 4-in __.. 10.00 Coleus, 20 colors $2.00 Vincas. 2-in.. $2.50 per 100; 3-in.. $4.00 per 100 : 4-in.-- 8.00 Dracaena Indivisa 2-in.. 10 in. high 2.50 3-in.. 12 to 15 in. high 5.00 4-in.. 16 to 20 in. high 10.00 Boston Ferns 3.00 Piersoni Ferns 4.00 Scottii Ferns, 2-in 5.00 Cissus Discolor 3.00 Hardy Phlox. 3-in. var. named.. 4.00 Rubber Plants. 4-in., 10 to 16 high. $3.00 doz. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3 in. pots - 4.00 Asters, in thumb pots, 4 distinct colors - 2.00 (a) Queen of the Market, white, lavender, dark blue and rose. (6) New branching varieties, white, purple, crimson and pink, st-parate colors 2.00 THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS DAYTON, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HERE'S A BARGAIN 4, OOO Roses, Ai stock. i,ooo nadame Plantier, white. 1,500 Baltimore Bell, white climber. 1,500 Prairie Queen, pink cHmber. $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per looo. Two year old Stock. Cash or C. O. D. E. A. BUTLER dfe SOIN, NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK. Mention The FlorlatB" Bxchange when willing. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forclog and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. '•"s.i'"' Rochester, H.Y. Ifentloa Hie FlArlets* Bzchanfe when vHtlnc. eeeeeesseeoeeooooeseeoeeeeseeseeeeeeeooeeesseaeeesooee 8 j American Beauty Plants | I $7.00 per hundred, $60.00 per thousand i George Burton got liis stock from us last year: First Grand Prize at Boston in March. Our Stock is Fine J. H. Bartram got his stock from us last year: Second Grand Prize at Boston in March. JOHN BURTON Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, Pa. sesseessseseeeeeeeseeoeeeeeseeseseeesoQoeseeeeeeseeeee FOR FORCING 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES Extra Fine Healthy Plants. Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Rose Pots, $1.5.00 per 100. 3h inch Pots, $18.00 per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, COLDEN CATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots, $10.00 per 100, 3J inch Pots, $1.5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention Hie FloiistB' Bxchange when writing. ROSES Per 100 Wellesley, 2J inch $10.00 Richmond, 21 inch 12.00 Brides, 1 Maids, >• 21 Inch S.60 Chatenay, j S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I ^) ^\ ^5 r ^S e-year-old, ^1 ^^ ^9 ^^ ^3 4-incb pots. Cr. Rambler, Meteor, Perle. \V. La France. ; P. A W. rochets, 7c; Masson, 8c; Wood. Gen. Ja;q., Paul Neyron Diesbaisli. Laing, Dinsiiiore and others, [ir. Extra strong roots LEEDLE CO., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield. 0. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I^/OLET CULTURE Price, SJ BO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York Mention the FLoriita' Bxcbtnce when writing. 1 year -old, 2 1-2 Uieh pots. Haby Rambler, 5c; Cr. Rambler ,t I..a France, 2c n.Brujmer, l.,ainbelin,4c Caprice ami Laing, So ; Diesbach. Dinsmore, Dor. Perkins, Gontier, iiessie Brown, Netting, M asson and others, 2 1-2 c ROSES Frau Karl Druschki. The finest white rose; good for pot or ground: excellent plants. $12.00 per 100: $1.50 per 10. Also Tea. Hybrid and Rambler Roses, at lowest prices. List free. WILLIAM »TtPPE, WESTBURY STATION, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES 21!, in pots, Strang, Healthy Plants, BABY RAMBLER, $5 00 per 100; $10.00 per 100. RICHMOND, SIO. no per 100; $90.00 per 1000. CRIMSON RAMBLER, *2.00pr 100; $20.00pr 1000 MARECHAL NIEL, $2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3, ,Si>rin^field, Ohio. UentloD the Florists' Qicban^e when writing. April 28, 1906 The Plorist-s' Exchange 553 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akers H R 572lKoe Broa 5(j(i AlU-ii J K 509 Jackson & Perkins. .55<.» Alien W S Co 56!) Jacobs S & Son 575 Alsi.p J W 54G Jennings E I! 502 Ainlei-s(.n & CliristonsenJoliuson & Stokes... 547 554.Iolinson Heating Co. 574 Andorra Nurseries. 550 Jones H T 550 Ascbmann G oftlJuul K B 554 Bader J 554 Kustlng W F 570 Barcla.v J F 554 Katzensteln & Co... 550 Barrows H H & Son 554 Kay W H Co 575 Bartrani J Henry. . .554 Keeue P A 650 Day State Nurs . . .55oKtssler P P 569 Eayersdorter H & Oo576King Construction Co576 Beach J B SOS^oster & Co 348 Beaven E A 572 Krcschover L J 572 Bcckert W C 54GKroeschcH Broa .570 Kuebler Wm E. .569 Bergen Ttiompson J & Son 554 Lager & Hurrell 55t Berger H H & Co .547^°°^, ,'■■■■■■ f'^ Bernlielmer E . . . . 570 T'" "SJ."'!'' AH 509 Berning H G 570,''"":"t2"' t 5bb Black Chas 55o''<'?'l',e 9''-,i.V ' ' V-.i?";; Bloom J S 503;*''"'S & TVinnefeld.ob.3 Boddington A T. . .546- J-i? ^^Ke H E 048 47 54 Lock J H 546 Bonnet & Blake . . .oOsp";^'""* Lum Co 574 Bonnet Bros 569;;"'','' & Burnham Co.57b Branander & Cornelius Z^""'^. K.- ',' ,' 2?' gg^May & Co L L o71 Breltmcyer's Sons J 571 j;'=''.»f,''en E C 572 Brenneman J D . • . .555"<-^f"f'^. V^ ■ • ■ ■ • -g'l Brlggs Chas E 547 "'■^,"'^''''' ^n. E...570 Brown E & Co . . . . 550 J.'^""?"' J |8J f..-, Merkel B 568 Brown Peter 562 ' EroWQ Co E C ....554 Bryant J M 546 Budlong J A 571 Burpee W A Co ■ ■ -546 j^oltz ~A 568 iriMet Mat Co 565 JiMlchell H F Co 547 7 Mich Cut Fl Exch.572 iMillang F 569 .562 ^" MfMju Wm H Co .... 550 Moore Hentz & Nash 569 Byer Bros Caldwell W E Co ..574 Campbell CH ....554 morse O C & Co.... 546 Carlton H E 503Nat'I Florists' Board Chase Stephen ....o62 of Trade. . 572 Chicago Cam Co . .566 National plant C^*'"nBs E 1 5.55 Dletseh & Co ,575 !'">'■)'"' J ' asg Dlller Caskey & Co 574 «'''-i| * Keller. .... .572 Dillon Greenhouse Mtg ''•"'■'i'' I-"^e Fl Co..5n5 Co .574 Reich V E 565 Dillon J L 552-66 "f."', ^'^^- ■■'''" DornerF^Sons ..5|g.!l't- ^"--JS ?,7.lt By\--.-.-.-.-55l'?4«-% %' '1^ 1L"S°"'„ V ES "!"p"^" g: :::::: :5?-3 Qlton U N ........ o6.ijj,,, 3 j, 5-„ Lbb.nge & Van Gross j;„^,„j„„ jj „ f.,, .,72 J „ ..., „ Reemer Fred 540 Edwards Folding Box R„si,ach A & n....602 r^rZl ,•••;; ?I? Hosslg Bros 572 Elchholz Henry 555 R„„ehl & Granz....662 Elsele 0 876 ijupp j p 541; Elizabeth Nurs Co. .547 salUtnrd Geo 569 Pff"'.' ^ & Sons...5-16g„nder & Son 554 l;.lllott W H.. o4^i Spl,epp„g 4 q^ Jno.54S Emmnns Geo M 5oo s^.^nji^, j q q„ 532 Endtz Van Nes & Co Seollay J A 570 547-554 Seott J 554 Eskesen E N 551se„ ci\B Nurs 5.50 Felthouson J E 562 Seaman & Co J H..555 Fenrich Joseph S. . .509 Seliixman & Co J... 509 F & F Nurseries SSOsbellrond Greenhouses. Fischer R 560 545 Flower Gr Mkt 571 Sliepberd Cn Tlieo B.550 Foley Mfg Co 574sherldon W F 569 Ford Bros 569 Shippen.iburg Floral Freytag G 505 Co 553 Froment n E 569 signal Hill Floral Co Fryer E .555 5415 Garland G M 576Simpson R 553 Glblln & Co 575 Simpson Robt 573 Goddard 8 J 660Skldelsky S S 562 Greenhouse Co 57.5sliTin & Thompson. .509 Gunther W II 509 .Smith N & Son 555 Guttman A J 560Smilb W & T Co... 550 Guttman & Weber 566SmUh T W A 555 Hanford R G. . . , -. .554Smith & Gannet. . . .566 Hansen & I.nnsted. .568 Southern Floral Nur- Ilarrls B. 562 sery Co 547 Herbert Sons David. 547 Stearns A T Lum Co575 Herendeen Mtg Co . . 575 storrs & Harrison. . .562 Herr A M 562stumpp & Waiter. .546 Herr D K 56.^Stnppe Wm 552-563 Ilerrmnn A 576Swayne Wm 555 Ilerzog Wm 562 Syracuse Pottery 0O.573 Ilews A H & Co. . ..573 Taylor E J 500 Flicks & Crawbuck. .509The Greenhouses. .. .502 Hlinnger Bros 573 Thiele G A 503" Hlll E G Co 571Thorburn J M & Co.54<5 Hill Top Greenhouses5C2 Totty 0 H 555-566 Illppard E 675Traendly & Schenck.569 Illtchings & Co 574Fnlted States Cut llolton & Hunkel 570 Flower Co 5.34 lloran E 0 569 Van Asscbe Frank.. 570 Ilornecker Chas. .. .548 Van Kleef Sons W..550 Hubert & Cn 647 Vnughan's Si-ed Sttre Hughes G J 500 545 Vesey W J & M S. .560 Vlck's Jas & Suns. .54S VIck & Hill Co 532 Vlncenl R & Sons.. 563 Ward R M & Co 547 Walson R T 550 WeutbereJ Co .375 Weber 0 S & Co... .374 Weber II & Sons tV).500 Weeber & Don 540 Welch Bros 570 Weston H 554 \\hilldln Pottery Co.573 Wietor Bros 555-71 VVinterson E F Co.. 571 Wood Bros 565 Young A L & Co... 569 Young J 569 Young Thos 569 Zongen O V 540 Zimmer Chas 554 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abullkm 56.'?-7fiPe<>nios 54S Acbyrantlies . .555-62-t>3 Petuniiis 55o-G2-66 At'oratiim 555-62 Phlox 563 Alteriiantheras . .555-63 Primulas 546 Alyssum 555-63 Privet 55U Anipelopsls 562 Rhododendnuis . .548-50 Arjiucarla 554 Rhubarb 550 Asparagus 546-50 Ri^es . .545-47-50-52-55 Aster 546-62 Salvia 555-62 Ai-.aleas 548Sefds 546 Begonias . .540-47-48-62 Smilax 572 Bulbs 545-47-48 Spiraeas 55n Oaladiums 546Stocks 546 Caunas 547-48 Tuberoses 54r, Carnations , . .545-54-66 Verbenas 555-^-66 Cbrysnnthennims . . .535 VInoa 548^'>5 Clematis 548 Vines 548-50 Celeus 555-62-03 Violets 563-60 C<>uifers 548 MISCELLANEOUS Cuphea 566 Artificial Leaves. 572-70 Cut Flowers. . .509-70-71 Boilers 574-75-76 Cyclamen 555-63Cut Flower Boxes. . .572 Dahlias 547-48-63 Kngravings 540-76 Daisies . .555-67 Fertilizers 573 Dracaenas 554-55-67 Fittings 575 Fuonymus 576Florists' Supp]ies.572-76 E\ergreens 572Flower Pots & Tubs.573 Ferns 554-72 Glass 574 Fuchsias 555-62 Glazing Points 574 Funkias 548-54 GMiouse Bldg, .574-75-76 Galas 572 Gutters 574-75-76 Gaylusacia 572 Heating 574-75 Geraniums . . .555-62-63 Insecticides 573 '''Iidif II 546-47-48 Lumber 574-75 GUcboma 548 Mushroom Spawn. . .546 Gloxinias -■■■•-■■ -546 pj,iut & Paint Supplies Hardy Pereiiiilala. . .5ol ' *^ k- Heliotropes 555-62 **' SXng^S ;:;;:tS:?i'''p-. J°<"'^. Waives .547-48 .546-48 . .5.55-02 Sash Tanks 571 Ivies Lilies I-obelia »..«-»*„, , - , , Moonvines 56.3-66 ^«'"* ' Implements Nephrolepis 554 „ , ^''^ Nursery Stock 550 T™thplcks. Wired.. 5i2 Orchids 554 Vegetable Plants. . .563 Palms 547-54 Ventilators ...,,...575 Pansies 562Wants 1..564 Contents. PAGE Ag-eratum Inimitable (Illus.) 558 Among Growers (Portrait) 560_ Boston Club's Banquet 565 Business Difficulties 561 Canadian Easter Decoration, A. (Illus.) 559 Catalogues Received 54S Change.s in Business 565 Club and Society Doings 560 Easter Trade in Canada 561 Easter Trade Reports. Later, 56S Firms who are Building 553 Gladiolus, The Modern 558 Governmental Work for and Against Seed Trade 556-7 Hellenthal, J. R., Greenhouse of (Illus.) 568 Lily of the Valley for Cold Storage.. 559 Magnolia Lennei. (Illus.) 549 Market, Review of the 553 Nursery Department 549 OBITUARY: — John C. Blair 557 Pamphlets Received 557 Plant Notes 558 Question Box 554 Readers' Views. Our 557 Rowe, Harry. Store of (lUu.s.) 561 Seed Trade Report 547 Shading Greenhouses 559 S. A. P. O. H. Ladies at Washington (Group Photo.) 557 S. A. F. O. H. Registration 556 Soil Sterilization 559 Spirffia Davidii (Illus.) 558 Tobacco, A New Ornamental 559 TRADE NOTES:— New York. Washington, D. C 561 Carthage, Mo., New Orleans 565 Newport. R. I., Providence, St. I^ouis. St. Paul 567 Buffalo Chicago, Pittsburg 572 Boston, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Philadelphia 573 Detroit Kalamazoo, Utica 574 WILLOTTGHBY, O. — H. R. Carlton says he picked 15.000 violets on Friday, April 13, from the house recently illus- trated in these columns. He had the largest cut and the finest flowers the past Easter, in all his experience. MUSKOGEE. I. TERR. — Carl E. Taube will build five additional green- houses. NEWCASTLE, IND.— Heller Brothers contemplate building four more green- houses. GRAFTED ROSES Ready for immoiliate shi|imc]it llm fuUowiiig line stock, and i I'yvtuiniuin falcatum) in 'J in. pots now ready fnr delivery at $:?,00 ])er 100. Asparagus Sprengerii, strong stock in '..' in. jMits, from SL'Od sown last Aucnist, $:^,00 per PiO. R G. HANFORD, NOR\(^ALK, CONN. Mentiim The Florists' Exruange when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsil.SlO per 100. Scottil,2y,ln., $5 per 100. Bo8tons, 2y, in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Richmond And other Koses in 3-in pots ready for plant- ing. Delivery on or any time after May 1 Per 100 Kichmdnd $13.00 Maid and Bride 5.00 Chatenay 5.00 Ivory 5.00 Per 1000 $100.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Carnations '2-incli pots. Per 100 Lawson $o.00 AVhite Cloud 2-00 Boston Market 3.00 Prosperity 3-00 Roosevelt 3.00 United States Cut Flower Co., Elmira, NJL Treatment for Crimson Rambler. (95) I have grown a lew Crimsun Ilambler roses this year tor Easter, but did not have success with them. Please advise me ot the best way to force Crimson Rambler, and whether they do better on their own roots than grafted. Which is the better way to handle them — planted out in the field ;i.ll Summer and potted in the Fall, or putted and plunged in the field all .Summer. Also advice in regard to Dorothy Perkins. . J. M. M. Mass. — To have good Crimson Rambler roses tor fiaster, where one has the grottnd to plant outdoors, it is best to set out the stock early in the Summer, and grow it in the open until Winter Climes. Then lift the plants, pot them firmly, put them in a light, open shed or cold frame, where they can remain until ten or twelve weeks before Eas- ter, at which time all the weak wood should be cut out, and what little pruning is necessary should be done; then put them in a greenhouse wilh about 5 5 degrees night temperature. For forcing ptirposes it does not mat- ter whether own root or grafted stock is used. The Dorothy Perkins rose requires exactly the same treatment as the Crimson Rambler, and it grown according to the method herein de- scribed, no trouble will be experienced in getting them in good shape for Eas- ter. Heating. Kindly tell me how many lineal feet of 2-inch pipe a steam boiler of the following dimensions would heat, to be used for hot water. The boiler is an 8 h. p. horizontal one, about 30-inch diameter, 6 feet long, with twenty-three ti'Ji-inch tubes, also 6 feet long; grate about 30 inches square; flow about 3M> inches on top in center of boiler. Would' water return properly if returns were tapped in bottom of boiler, which would make it necessary to bring returns as far below bottom of boiler as a 2-inch ell would require, and then rise that much to enter the boiler; or would it be bet- ter to tap boiler both sides just on the level with bottom? I enclose a rough sketch of boiler. J. R. Conn. — The boiler you describe will carry about 1,S50 lineal feet 2-inch wrought- iron pipe for hot water. If you intend to run up to the above-mentioned amount of radiation. I would say that one GVo- inch flow will be rather small. You should arrange to have your boiler maker put another flange on top of boiler for 3-inch tapping. This will then give you one 3Vi!-inch and one 3-inch fluw. The returns should be the same sizes, and the boiler maker can easily place flanges on each side of bottom of boiler so that the returns will run in at an angle of 45 degrees. Keep these flanges as near the bottom as possible to accomplish the purpose. You would have no trouble with the circulation if you are compelled to use the square el- bow into the bottom of boiler as de- scribed, but you will find the above- described method the better way. U. G. SCOLLAT. "BENNY" is reminded that anony- mous communications go to The Flor- ists* Exchange waste basket. RICHMOND ROSE 100 1000 rearfv80 3U 2'/i In $10.00 $90.00 CARNATIONS R.C.VAR LAWSON SOO 46 00 OUEEN and LAWSON 1.6U 13.00 Oibh with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack. N. Y. Mention the Florlaa' Picbanice whea writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES For Sale at llose Lawn Greenhouses. Prom 2 inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. J. HENRY BARTRAM, LANSDOWNE. PA. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. April 28, iO«e The Plorists' Exchange 555 WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. 1500,00 = R O O T E "i CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 75 VARIETIES R.EADY FOR. DELIVERY WHITE. Clementine Touset, finest 100 1000 WHITE. 100 1000 W. Bonnaflon $2.00 Sl.S.OO early white . $7.00 $5.5.00 t. Eaton .;.:.. 2.00 Jennie Nonm, finest late ^.. j . , , .„ . white 7.00 50.00 Chadwick 2.60 20.00 Estelle 2.00 KM I YELLOW. Robinson 2.00 15.00 pni rtp itnlip Wanamaker 2.00 15.00 ' ^°' ^^ """" 15.00 2.00 15.00 Merry Xmas 2.00 15.00 Oct. Sunshine 2.00 Kalb 2,00 15.00 , Yel. Eaton 2.00 1,5.00 YELLOW. ino loon M. Bonnaflon $2.00 .$1.5.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 15.00 Cinna 2.00 15.00 Kimberly 2.00 Omega 2.00 Golden Wedding 2.00 15.00 1.5.00 15.00 15.00 Maurnier 2.00 1500 PINK. 100 1000 PINK. 100 1(»0 ..$2.00 $1.5.00 Lifter $2.00 $15.00 Wm. Duckhani Balfour 2.00 15.00 Dr. Knguehard 2.00 15.m = Pacific 2.00 15.00 L. Filkins 2.00 15.ri(i ^ M. Newell 2.00 1.5.00 I pen ^ J.K.Shaw 2.00 15.00 ^ Perrin 2.00 15.00 Oakland 2.00 15.00 ^ Murdoch 2.00 1.5.00 Paul Labbe 2.00 15.m SS Cohbold 2.00 15.00 Black Hawk 2 no 15.0(1 SS ROSES. Hai&erin, 2ji in. |)ot», $4.00 t)er 100; $30.00 tier 1000. FINE STOCK. R I C H M O N D. now ready, fine plants, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000 = Kaiserin. ready now . Chatenay Bridesmaids 100 lOOO I lOO irion $4.00 .530.00 Brides $3.00 $25.00 3-00 25.00 Meteors 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 I Golden Gate 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO Mention The I'lorists' l^xrliiiiiKe u Ik'ii writlii;:. F ►♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦■« « ♦♦♦♦♦♦ I My Special Mum Offer 100 Plants in 10 Varieties for $5 GO t Send me a list of vitreities that you already have, and I will send ym !(> newer ♦ varieties th;it you out^ht tn have, RiK'h as t ♦ Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. t The Kivat MOItTO.N J'\ IM.A.XT now ready at $7..50 per ri,.z., in 2'^ inch liots. My motto i?i still the same. Vour money hack if not entirely' satislit'il. CHARLES n. TOTTY ^4DI&0N, N. J. »♦..♦♦♦«♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦.♦ »♦♦« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Mentlfiii The Florists' Exchatij-'O v licii wrlti: CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 10 000 Frame Grown Stock Plants 100 1000 Polly Rose $1.50 S12.50 Harry Parr 1.60 12 50 Glory of the Pacific l.&O 12.50 Alice Byron 2.(jO 17 60 Ivory-Piiili and White 1.60 12 50 Col. 1). Ai>ple>on 1.5U 12.60 Maj. Bonuaffon 1.50 12 60 Autumn Glory 1.50 12.50 S. T. Murdock ..., 1.60 12.50 Dr. Knguehard 1.50 12 50 Maud liran 2 00 17.60 Jerome .Tones 2.00 17.50 R, 0. 2H 'n.potH Per 100 Per 100 Achyrauihes, 4 varieties $0.75 $3.50 AlyBsnm 75 ColeuB, Queen & Verschaffeltll 75 Asstd 60 German Ivy 76 2.50 Lemon VerbeiiBH 1,00 Marguerite's-- j illow aud wliite,. 1.00 " Queen Alexandra ... 2.50 Stevla^ dwarf, tall aud Tarieijated. .75 Dahlia Boots 4.00 Dracaena IndlvlBa, 3 in. pots 6.00 NAMUEL S. PECKHAM, 8 South Sixth Ht., New Bedford, MaHB. Mention the FLorlsts* Bzchanse when writing. Best Chrysanthemums ROSIERE, the only early iiink ('an be cut *)et. 10th and larKer than tin.' rest. $25.00 per 1 00. Excellent Slock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unexeelkd for Cut Flowers, SiuKle Stem Pots, Bush. etc. All points in its favor. Sirong Young Plants, $35.00 per 100. We have SEVEN other trrand sorts at same price. Our catalogue describes. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON. '^SifcV^' Ueation The Flortita' Bxcbangt wbea wrltlDff. CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Oahuzac. Meretham yellow. Pink. Marlon Nei^ell. AH mid-season. From 2 '4 In. pot8. $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENERAL ASSORTMENT. From 2 '4 In. pots. $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per If 00. Rooted cuttings. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. White. Early— George 8. Kalb, Polly Rose, Willowbrook. Mid-Season — Mlsa Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mre. H. Roblnsun, Nlveus, Late— Mrs. McAr- thur. ink. Earlv— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink. Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela. Mrs. Perrin, A J. Balfour. Wm. H. Duck ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile, Marie Llger. Late —Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Yellmv. Early— Monrovia. Mid-Season.— G. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, Golden Gate. Late— Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L.Park. H. W. Rleman. Red. OulUngfordli. Bronze. Kate Broomhead. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ci-ir>'Sainti-ieml;ms White— Timothy Eat< u, Mrs. Geo. S Kolb. tine, eiirly, Estelle, Wliite Bonnatton, .Mice Byron, Ivory. Fiuk— Glor.v of the Pacific, Balfour, Minnie Bailey. Dr Ei y;nehard, Maud Dean. Vfllow— Yellow Eaton, Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. John Whilldin. Cremo, Robt. Halllday, Yellow Jones. Rooted CuttfugH. »2.0O per IPif; $15.01 ppr lOCO. Lady Oarupbell Violels from Pots and Soil. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE , Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 PerlCOO Heliotrope $1.00 Ooleus 1 00 $R.OO Verbenas 75 6 00 Ageratum Ourney 76 6 00 Swalnsona White 76 6.00 Stevla Var .75 8.00 " 8. Nana 76 5.00 Vinea Var 100 Anthericum Vit V^r 1.00 POX PL.ABiX8 Feverfew, Little Gem $3.00 per 100 Heliotrope 3 00 '■ Do. Swt. Alyssum 2.00 " Madam Salleroi Ger 3.00 " Colens 15 Varieties 2.00 '* " Verbenas Fine Sorts 2.00 " Smilax 2.00 " Swainpona 2.00 " " Stevla Var 2 00 " Stevla S. Nana 2.00 " " Ageratum Gurney 2.00 " " Lobelia 2.00 " " Bellis Daisies 2.00 '• Centaurea Gymncrarpa 2.00 " '* JOS. H. SEAMAN & CO. 6O So. Main St., Washinsiton, Pa. UeDtloD The FIorlatB* Excbaage when wTillng. 50,000 Chrysanthemums (ROOTED CUTTINGS.) Golden Wedding, Maud Dean, Jones, Appleton, Bonnaffon, White and Yellow, Ivory, Polly Rose, Zimmer's Yellow. I'er 100 $l.r>n Per 1000 $V2.W 50,000 Coleus (ROOTED CUTTINGS) Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder, Nellie Grant. $ri,00 per mm. Moon Vines, 3 iu. pots, $5.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Uentlon the FLorists' Exchanee when writing. CHRYSANTHEMINS C Touset (early Chadwick) ) Two varictiifs evt- ly J, Nonin (late white) / Horist sliould grow. Hooted Cuttings, 13 00 per lOo ; $26.00 per 1000. From 214 10. pots, 14,00 per 1(0: $J6.00 per 1000. Yellow anear bench plants. S7.00per lOo. Baliy Kamblere, Crimson Ramblers and Dorothy Ferkins In 2!.i In. Dracaena IndlvUa— All sizes strong. 4-in , $1.20 per di)zen; 5-tn , $2.00 per dozen. PansieB — From ■ old frautes. large plants in burl and bloom. $1.00 jierlOO; good etroEg plants, HCc per 100. $3.00 per ICOO. Asparapus Sprenuei i— Stiunp. 2^4 in.. $1.00 per 100. Alteruanthert't;— Septenjbtr rooted, red and:yel]'>w. (iOc. per 100 ; $5 00 per 1 000. Best double Petu nlas, Sweet AlypHum, Ageratum, Pans Dalsi' p— White and y. How. all strong. 2'4Hn . f 2.00 iier 100. Seed for list of genrral stock. Cash. RKKDS I AKK FLORAL CO. 207 Mich.TruHt lildg., Grand Rapids, Uicli. HYDRANGEAS Otaksa, ( in. imls. timwii in coul house, fine stin-k for Decoration week, most in bud. $.s.00 i>er 100. \au--^v plant.- in 10 in. pols. hue slork for lii vvn derni almii, SI .111) each. Dracaena Indivisa, nice stock lor t-'rowiiiK on, $2.00 per 100. Ismene, strong I'ulhs. .'jiM.OO per 100. Chrysanthemums: Polly Rose, I plant this early for best n.-sulls. i Alice Byron, 'hnest white to diile*, Ivory, Pink and White, Pacific, Halliday. Nellie Pockett and tu.-nlv f>ther standard sort-. R. C., well rooted. ciran slock. SI. Ill' P'T 100 hy rxprrsv: by niyil $l,i.'5 per 100. t'ush with order. E. FRYER. Johnstown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exrhange when writing. (DIGITALIS) 100 Special Mixed, one year old. flower this season S6 00 Canterbury Bells, one year old 6.00 Antirrhinum, (all, 2 in., mixed 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, :^ in 4.00 Marigold, tall and dwarf Afri:iN.1888: A WcUy Medium of InterchanSe for norists. Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Butentl at New TorkPn^tnmre^J^s^S^^ rubUsbed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, f ." .^' i^SVj.hn NEW YORK. Telephone 3765 Jobn. CHICAGO OFFICE: 127 East Berwyn Avenue. ILIiUSTRATION S. 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The Florists' Exchange desires to express its deepest sympathy with the craft in San Francisco. Cal ill tlie dire disaster which has overtaken their beautiltil city. A telegram forwarded in the earl) nart of the present week, asking for particulars ol loss to the florist and seed trades, seems to have failed to connect, as up to the lime of going to press no response has been received. No mail from San Francisco dispatched subsequent to the catastrophe had reached New York as late as Wednesday morning. ^ „ t r^ Word has been received in Chicago IVom J. C. Vaughan, who is sojourning on the Pacific Coast, to the etrect that he is safe at Pasadena. Governmental^Work for and Against the Seed Trade. We have just been favored with a copy of the Annual Report of the Secretary of Agriculture for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1905, which contains an extended account of the "Congressional Seed Dis- tribution and work connected therewith." from which we take the subjoined particulars of more or less direct interest to our readers. Irrespective of the injustice done to the Seed Trade by the giving away of seeds, bulbs, etc.. by the Department of Agriculture, it will be observed that in other ways considerable harm to that industry must result from some of the printed statements in the secretary's report. Such interference with a business, the men engaged in which are the peers of any merchants tor honesty, ability, integrity and progressiveness, is to be deplored. The Department seems to have reached the limit of annoyance and insinuation. The seedsmen of the country owe it to themselves and to the business in which they are engaged to have this uncalled for embargo on their industry removed or so modified that it be not per- mitted to work further harm. There should, how- ever, be no friction between the Department and the Seed Trade. With the proper spirit prevailing the one can be of the greatest assistance to the other, and both to the agricultural and horticultural in- terests of the country generally. But it should be thoroughly understood at Washington that those engaged in growing and selling seeds are as capable of managing their own affairs as any other class of merchants, being at the same time amenable to the law of the land, when they transgress it, equally with other wrong doers. There can be no question that, with the free seed distribution abolished, much if not all of the seedsmen's irritation, for which thi.s abuse is directly responsible, occasioned by the say- ings and writings of Deparment officials will be removed. In justice to both seedsmen and Depart- ment employees. Congress should cut out the fester- ing sore. The report says: The number of packets of seed distributed, the quan- tities purchased, and the number of grapevines, straw- berry plants, and bulbs distributed are as given below. No trees were distributed the past year. Kinds of Seed and Number of Packets and Packages Put Up. Miscellaneous vegetable seeds packets.. Miscellaneous flower seeds do. . . . Tobacco seed do Cotton seed 1-peck packages.. Cotton seed H-peck packages.. Lawn-grass seed..^ and 1-3 pound packages.. Miscellaneous seeds packets. . 32.067.335 3,706.006 114,190 8,665 2,880 18,000 60,000 Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticaltarists. Department of Plant Re^stration. The Southern Floral Nursery Company, Frultdale, Ala., submits for registration the following cannas: — Mount Washington, white. Mount Zion. very dwarf; red edged with yellow; a seedling of Mont Blanc. Henry George, a dwarf crimson bedder. Telegraph, bright red; a little taller than Express. Inman's Choice, dwarf red, edged and shaded bright golden yellow. Britta, dwarf pink, with short, round- ed leaves. Golden Cluster, golden yellow in large, compact clusters. Sensation, deep golden yellow spotted with red. Uwanta, rich yellow with orange red spots. Thelma. a seedling of Secretaire Cha- banne, but a more profuse bloomer and a little taller; color more of a golden orange. Pansy Read, red with light line of gold on margin; dwarf. Crown of Gold, a seedling of Coronet, but a great improve- ment on that fine variety; a little taller and a deeper yellow. Gold Mine, yellow. Admiral Togo, yellow; strong rapid grower. Queen of Orange, golden or- ange. The American Duchess, dwarf yellow, speck- ed with red. Golden Dawn, golden yellow. Royal Neighbor, purple bronze foliage now two years old but never has bloomed. Golden Express, a seedling of Express much like it but of a golden yellow color. Amalgamated, a seedling of Express having the dwarf habit of its parent and of a peculiar blend of red and coppery yellow color. Ohio, a ^iant bronze foliage with bright red flowers; 8-9 feet high. Buck- eye, a tall, .green foliaged sort, with a flower of golden yellow, striped and blotched with red in a very peculiar manner. Dayton, yellow; seed- ling of Sam Trelease. Nymphea, light pink edged with cream; foliage dark green; a seedling of Hia watha. Leader, seedling of Mont Blanc; very dark rose pink of a shade new in cannas. Royal Bronze, foliage purple bronze with long upright leaves; dark crimson flower^. Fairhope, an improvement upon the popular Chas. Henderson; a little taller than Henderson and a shade darker in color. W. J. STEWART, Secretary. Total number of packets and packages 35,977,135 At the close of the work, seeds in packet and in bulk were left on hand as shown below; Seed In Packets and Packages Remaining on Hand at the Close of the Distribution. Vegetable seeds packets.. 20,183 Flower seeds T do 5,750 Tobacco seed do 23,794 Cotton seed packages . . 650 Bulk Seed Remaining on Hand at the Close of the Distribution. Pounds. Miscellaneous vegetable seeds 104,000 Miscellaneous flower seeds 184 Tobacco seed 7 Cotton seed 9,000 Grain grown at a high altitude 5,500 Miscellaneous grain, forage crop, and other seeds (estimated) . . .< 50.000 Total 168.691 The vines, plants, and bulbs distributed were selected by the Botanist in Charge after consultation with the various experts in the Department. In the bulbs a change was made this year from fall-planted to spring-planted varieties. This was done partly to add variety to the sorts to be popularized and partly in order to use Amer- ican-grown bulbs, the two sorts selected, gladiolus and tuberose, being distinctly American bulbs, by reason of the very large production of these sorts by American growers. With the exception of the extreme southern sections, to which only gladioluses were sent, each box contained ten tuberose and ten gladiolus bulbs. The number of vines, plants, and bulbs distributed were as follows: Grapevines 24.675 Strawberry plants 97,000 Bulbs: Gladiolus 134,000 Tuberose 98,400 232.400 The total appropriation for the fiscal year 190.^", wns J290,000. The expenditure on domestic seeds; $245,374.16 on foreign seeds, $39,243.03;making a total of $284,617.19. Seeds and Bulbs. In order to meet the demand from competent co- operators for really new varieties, certain limited quan- tities of specially selected seeds and bulbs were pur- chased and distributed as follows: vegetable seeds. 617 pounds; bulbs. 2,000, Bulb Growing. In order to carry on detailed experiments on the cul- ture of bulbs in the Kast, a portion of the Potomac Flats having a sandy loam soil was selected and more than a thousand varieties of bulbous plants were put In. These were chiefly narcissi, tulips, and hyacinths. A small additional supply of bulbs was sent to the bulb growers with whom the Department is co-operating, and visits of inspection were made by the Botanist in Charge and by George W. Oliver. Agreements have now been made with certain of the bulb growers for carrying on experimental work, and we shall soon be able to secure exact data without undertaking to establish special bulb gardens. Bermuda Lily Bulb Growing. The outlook for the commercial production of lily bulbs was found to be even beyond expectation, splendid bulbs being produced In California from seed raised by George W. Oliver in the Department greenhouses. Mr. Oliver says in regard to this work: During the Summer of 1904 a considerable quantity of home-grown lily seed was distributed to growers on the Pacific coast. This seed germinated well in the open and the seedlings stood the Winter temperature successfully. Although the seedlings were not planted In the flelds the progress made in the seed beds showed that this might have been done to advantage. Bulbs of the Bermuda lily which had been raised from seed in the greenhouses of the Department In 1904 were also distributed, and the growth made from these shows that some parts of Cal- ifornia are even more favorable to the growth of Easter lily bulbs than Bermuda. Some of the plants within two years from seed had no less than thirty-six blooms to a stalk, with no trace of disease on the foliage. The scales from these bulbs will be planted this season to ascertain how far this method of propagation will succeed under the conditions existing on the Pacific coast. Tests of Seeds Used In the Congressional Distribution. Besides carrying on trials to determine and describe varietal types and ascertain the practical value of dif- ferent varieties, samples of the seed used for free dis- tribution were planted in comparison with samples of like varieties from the best seedsmen. Three hundred and eight-two separate lots of seed were tested, all of which had been ustd or were to b.e used in the Congressional distribution, and these lots were found to be just as good as those sold by the better class of seedsmen. Variety Tests of Vegetables. The test of vegetable varieties, as carried on by W. W. Tracy, sr., is mainly directed toward the standardizing of American varieties. In order that seedsmen may fur- nish varieties of such exact type and behavior as modern gardening conditions require, it is necessary that stand- ard types be made out and adopted for all varieties. This Office is endeavoring to bring about uniformity among seedsmen in this respect by obtaining samples from all the principal seed houses in order to determine the real- ly distinct sorts and settle upon the most generally rec- ognized or desirable type of all distinct varieties. These will be fully described as soon as the work on each vege- table Is completed, and the history, horticultural status, and practical value of every variety will be definitely stated. This office has continued to collect, as heretofore, all the catalogues of seedsmen in the country and to make note on Its card index of all claims made for the different sorts, as well as to preserve a complete history of each variety. The list of catalogues now numbers over 2,000 copies. There were introduced last year by American seedsmen no less than 75 so-called new varieties of vegetables. The more important of these introductions were tested on our grounds, but there were not more than ten really distinct and valuable Introductions, the remainder of the so-called new sorts being either strains or kinds already listed by seedsmen under other names. It Is plain that so long as seedsmen or experimenters have no standard for variety types, only the few well informed can say whether any apparently new plant Is a distinct variety or simply a stray plant of some kind already listed by seedsmen. More varieties are renamed because of this lack of Information than from any other cause, while our Investigations have also shown that once familiar sorts are sometimes introduced as new kinds although they had been in use and dropped from the seed trade as undesirable once or even several times before. American seedsmen now catalogue of each of the Im- portant vegetables from 50 to 500 so called varieties Such a list is plainly too large for any seedsman to handle and the substitutions which result are very num- erous. It Is practically impossible for a seed grower to care for so large a number of sorts and at the same time maintain a high standard of purity, while gardeners are bewildered by so many descriptions, especially when they are contradictory, biased, or Imperfect. To carry variety testing along the lines mentioned above, 1,486 samples were planted last season in eight different sections of the country, viz. at Washington, D. C, Brookings. S. Dak.. Orono. Me., Columbia, Mo.. Mat- tituck and Floral Park on Long Island, and at Green- wich and Leroy, N, Y. It is found that beets, radishes, corn, onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes are the vege- tables whose varieties are the most mixed, while melons, pumpkins, squash, beans, and lettuce are more pure than other vegetables. Besides inspecting the trials at the above places, Mr. Tracy and his assistants have also visited many of the different experiment stations and seedsmen's trial grounds. Card Index of Dealers, Seedsmen, Growers, and Speciallzers. During the present year there has been compiled an index of 8,000 cards giving the names and addresses of dealers, seedsmen, glowers, and speciallzers in seeds, grains, bulbs, and plants, together with remarks regard- ing their reliability and such miscellaneous information as it has been possible to obtain. Each person or flrm is Indexed in three ways: (1) Alphabetically : (2) geographically (by States and Terri- tories); and (3) under the specialties handled. The trip- licate cards enable one about to visit any State or section to ascertain what growers, dealers, etc.. In that locality are Interested In any specialty. Heretofore, as far as known, there have been no such records available by which one could easily secure the names and addresses of dealers in and growers of any special commodity such as salsify, brome grass, hybridized petunias, etc. Additions will be made to this Index from time to time as new data are obtained. Plans for the Future. North Chinese exploration for the coming year. — For the coming year it is intended to confine the exploration work In the region of northern Asia, and especially north- ern China, possibly including Manchuria and Korea. Mr. April 28, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 557 Frank N. Meyer, who has a fair knowledge of the Chinese plants already introduced into this country, will be sent as an agricultural explorer to that region. He is a train- ed gardener and is capable of packing and shipping such seeds and plants of economic importance as may be found in that region. In view of the similarity of the climate of northern China to that of eastern America and from the small amount of agricultural work which has been done there, it Is confidently expected that this explorer will bring back many things of interest to the nurserymen, florists, fruit growers, and farmers of our Northern States. Among the promising plants which Mr. Meyer may be expected to secure are the north China persimmon, which will probably prove hardy In the New England States; new and interesting varieties of the Chinese cling peach, from single seed importations of which some of our best strains of American peaches have originated; hardy types of the English walnut; new strains of the so-called "Japanese chestnut;" hardy stocks for the edible-nutted pistache; new types of hardy apricots; cold and drought resistant varieties of grains; and numerous interesting ornamental trees and shrubs. Professor Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum, who has been studying the adapta- bility of the Japanese ornamentals and fruit trees to the conditions of the Atlantic States, and who has exper- imented with many north China plants, has come to the conclusion that many of the Japanese types of trees and shrubs which do not prove hardy on the Atlantic coast are represented by close relatives in China, and that these latter are in all probability much hardier, and when In- troduced will prove better suited to our severe con- ditions than their Japanese relatives. It is this fact, con- firmed by the nurserymen of the country, which makes OUR READERS' VIEWS IVVholesome discassloDs od subjects that latereat. Con- tribntlons to this column are always welcome. — Erf.] Country Gentleman Sweet Corn. Kilitor The Florists' Exchange; In your issue of the 14th inst., under the heading of "Obituary," we notice in the comment upon tha death of Mr. S. D. Woodruff and In reviewing his life work that you credit him with being the origin- ator of the Country Gentleman corn. It is a long time since, but, so far as we can recol- lect, the Country Gentleman sweet corn was simply a selection of a larger size of the Trimble's sweet corn, which first appeared in our catalogue in 1867. This corn was originated by Dr. Trimble, a dis- tinguished horticulturist of his day, and first intro- duced by us. Some years afterward we changed the name to "Ne Plus Ultra." This for your information. J. IVI. THORBURN & CO. New York. Job; Carnation Growing, Etc. "As bees bizz out wl' angry fyke. When plundering herds assail their byke." Editor Florists' Exchange: The foregoing is not a quotation from the "Psalms of David." I had fully Intended to commence this short letter with the first line of Burns's "Epistle to a Tailor," but thinking it might put Job oft at a Circumstances have always kept me In such a pos- ition that I could never afford to grow carnations "for the mere love of it," as "P" puts it. To bor- row that quotation from Dusty Rhodes used by Job: "You cannot fill up on scenery;" neither can you fill up on "love." Every house on my place has got to be worked so as to bring at least a little profit, so as to provide my table with something considerably more tangible and substantial than either love, scen- ery or the milk of human kindness. Next time I buy stock from "P" I shall send him my love Instead of a cheque, and see how he likes it. In his book "What I Know About Farming," Horace Greeley gives his experience in growing high-class carrots for market. Each of those carrots co.st five dollars to grow, or raise, and they brought one dollar per barrel in New York market. It is to be hoped the fancy carnations won't meet the same fate. That bewhiskered story about the minister and the old lady might serve as a solemn warning and a ser- ious lesson both to Job and "P;" the sooner they commence "moaning and groaning" in anticipation of their future the better for themselves. At least so thinks JOHN BIRNIB. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY OF PLANT NAMES. Published by The Florists' Publishing Company, Chicago. Price 2 5c. A real service has been rendered the trade by the publication of this handy little pamphlet. While a knowledge of how to pronounce plant names is very essential — something that can be acquired eas- The I^adles of the S. A. F. O. H. at Mrs. J. R. Freeman's Reception, Wasliington, D. C, Attsust, 1905. Courtesy of .J. R. Freeman the exploration of northern China a matter of the ut- most importance to American agriculturists and horti- culturists. Variety tests of vegtables. — During the present season 1,680 samples are being grown in eight different sections — Washington, D. C, Chlco. Cal., Auburn, Ala., Lincoln, Nebr., Wooster. Ohio. Columbia, Mo., Orono, Me., Ithaca, N. y., and Durham, N. H. It has not been possible to make large tests of all tlie vegetables, ajid the present plan Ifl to grow at least the standard varieties, in order to prepare for publication a bulletin on such varieties of vegetables. Later the different vegetables will be taken up until complete tests have been made of all. Extensive tests are being made this year only of beans, peas, cu- cumbers, beets, and radishes. The work on beans will probably be completed this year. The other subjects will require several more seasons to work out completely. General work on seeds and plants. — During the fiscal year 1906 the number of packets of vegetable seed that will be distributed is 32,190,000, and of flower seed 3,625.000. The bulbs distributed will consist of iris roots. The Japanese iris will doubtless thrive in most parts of the United States, and the culture of this charming hardy perennial should be encouraged. Special arrange- ments have therefore been made for the purchase of 12,000 first size roots of 24 standard varieties. Bulb growing. — Arrangements have been made with certain bulb growers to furnish the Department with specific data concerning the outcome of experiments in bulb production, the Department to supply the stock bulbs and in some cases to pay for the actual labor of conducting the work. Experiments will be made to ascer- tain the effect of fertilizers on the growth and quality of bulbs, and to learn how soil and climatic conditions affect the commercial production of bulbs. tangent again I refrain from doing so. Job mu.st certainly have been in a "towering pa.ssion" when he penned his last effusion — fuming, flaring, raging, erupting like a small Vesuvius. I hope he did not burst a blood-vessel or a boil. I tender my heart- felt sympathy to his daughter Jemima — that sweet young thing (only 57 three years ago; she must be at least 49 at the present time). She no doubt had a hard time with the old gentleman during that last spasm. I suppose she had to get out that barrel, set him gracefully on the top of it, and administer homeopathic doses of milk and seltzer, in her endea- vors to get his nerves back to their normal condition. Evidently Job's last screed was a strenuous effort at sarcasm, but as such it was a dismal failure; it was only a jumble of big words. Latin phrases and bad grammar. Will Job kindly parse that para- graph, "brains is a sine qua non ?" Early training will crop out when a man loses his temper. Job had better give up using his "trenchant pen;" it has lost its point. Let him get a descriptive pen like The Traveler; a facile pen like the Ginger Jar Man: a pen like that with which the poet writes his unprint- able poems; a goose-quill like the Quack Doctor; or any old pen that he can't jab himself with. There is no danger of his jabbing anyone else. Or, better still, he might decorously disappear like The Gath- erer. Mr. "P's" mild rebuke is accepted in the spirit in which it was given. We are prone to forget that which we should remember, and apt to remember that which we should forget. Frail humanity! ily by the phonetic method adopted by the publish- ers— the correct orthography of plant nomenclature Is just as important. All this the "Dictionary" under notice presents — at least, of the commoner plants handled by the trade. The pamphlet is of a size that admits of its being carried In the vest pocket. It should be in the possession of every plantsman, par- ticularly those who have to write out advertisements, to whom it will be found of the greatest assistance. OBITUARY John C. Blair. John C. Blair of the firm of Blair & Kaufman, nurserymen, Kansas City. Mo., died Tuesday, April 17, 1906. after a long illness. Mr. Blair was born in Westchester county, Penn- sylvania, in 1840. In 1867 he and two brothers went into the nursery business at Lee's Summit. The partnership was later dissolved and in 1882 Mr. Blair started the Kansas City nurseries with Wil- liam Kaufman. The offices of the firm are in Rialto building and the nurseries are located in Argentine. Mr. Blair was a bachelor. Four of his sisters and a brother survive him. 558 The Florists' Exchange Plant Notes. DECORATION DAY. — There was a noticeable increase in Decoration Day business all over the country last year, with a still more noticeable in- crease in the number of plants used for that occa- sion. Formerly it sufficed to place some flowers on the gra-ues, but now organizations and individuals strive to malce a more permanent decoration as a tolcen of respect to the memory of the departed on that day. The inauguration of this commendable custom is of material interest to growers and deal- ers as is any movement liaving a tendency to in- crease the demand for their products; and it seems for that reason, if for no other of a more sentimen- tal nature, they should do everything possible to encourage its growth until it becomes a firmly es- tabli. heated uii to about 2111 degrees F. in approximately three hour.s' time. The surface of the soil being well covered with burlap, this temperature was main- tained for a considerable period. In one case noted the thermometer stood at about 130 degrees F. twenty-four hours after treatment. This procedure proved in every case an effective remedy against nematodes and obviated the labor involved in treat- ing the soil in a box or other specially constructed device. The tile once placed lie so deep that they need not be molested in digging over the beds or in changing the stn'l, and are always ready for use in subsequent treatments of new .soil. Then, too, the surface connection by means of vertical sections afforded ideal soil aeration.'* An experiment in sterilizing soil in place in sub- watered benches proved thnt it is not a desirable practice. A New Ornamental Tobacco. Nicotiana Saiulerte has proved rather disappoint- ing as a Summer decorative plant on account of the droopy nature of the flowers during hot weather, but as a Spring flowering plant it is undoubtedly use- ful for the embellishment of greenhouses. It would seem that this plant, itself a hybrid, is not by any means a free seeder. When crossed on the popular N. alata, it produces a hybrid with the color of the male intensified to a bright pink. The flowers of N. Sanderas are about an inch across, while in the new hybrid the flowers are as large as in the female, fully two inches in diameter. .\ batch of several hundreil plants are now coming into bloom in one of the greenhou.ses of the Department of .-Agriculture, Wash- ington, devoted to plant breeding. The cross was ef- fected in the Spring of 190.", by Geo. W. Oliver, the plant breeder in charge. JOSEPH A. GAUGES. A Canadian Easter Decoration. Our illustration shows the Easter decoration in the light well of Baton's store, Toronto. It was de- signed by A. Jennings, manager of the floral depart- ment, and carried out under his direction. The picture hardly does justice to the work, which caused (|uite a sensation. The large egg was suspended in the light well and seemed held in position by four .strings _of q,sparagus. Something over 100 doves ap- peared to be flying upward with the egg. The firm had the photograph taken, and sold thousands of picture poslal cards containing the illustration. .Mr. .Ii-nnings is proving himsi-ir a Hrst-class de- signer of this sort of decoration. During the week. eight musicians played every day in the egg. THOS. MANTON. Lily of the Valley for Cold Storage. Considering that lily of the valN-y is such an im- portant article of culture in the American florist's business at the present time, it may not be out of place to extend the lines written by me in a former i.ssue of 'The Florists' Exchange concerning what a first-cia.ss valley plant should be; as well as in refer- ence to the mistakes frequently made by American buyer of pips when intending same for retarding. It may be interesting to American growers to learn the experiences of the English cultivators, and the various samples, etc., required in catering for the trade in crowns on this side ofthe water. As is well known, very large quantities of lilv of the valley are used in the United Kingdom, both fresh crowns and retarded: probably more than in any other country in comparison to the iiopulation. Causes of Failure. One of the chief causes of complaint and failure here, and probably the principal one with retarded crowns, is that growers subject them to much too high a temperature to bring them into bloom. I have repeatedly seen retarded stock being boxed up with small particles of ice still clinging to their roots, and then directly put into a house of S5 or 90 degrees, with even perhaps a stronger bottom heat, with the inevitable result that the batch is a failure, a large percentage rotting off before maturity: in which they are planted, and almost any sweet and clean garden soil will suit them providing it Is suffi- ciently light- atid sand.v. Some growers advocate cutting off the eniis of the roots before boxing; but tliis treatment T do not agree with, although I don't doubt some have had success with shortening the roots. My experience is that the more flbrous roots they have tlie better for a large arid well developed spike and bell. It is reasonable to .say that the more roots, or feeders, a. crown has, the more sup- port it can take in. in the form of moisture to dev- elop the growth. Light and Air. Many grcjwers also subject the crowns to too much light and air. At no period do they require full light and never sunshine; and at least the first 10 i'r 12 days they must be grown quite dark. I liave seen grand batches of the finest retarded lily of the valley absolutely spoiled by being subjected to too mucli light, with the result that the bells were smaller, the spil\es short and stumpy and hidden by leaves. The oidy benefit of extra light is where a large supply of extra dark colored green and strong leaves is required. The light causes the foliage to come somewhat before the spike and to be much stouter and a darker green than when grown quite in darkness, with the natural result that much of the strength and substance of the pip, which otherwise would have gone to make a large bell and long, bold spike, is lost in the formation of leaves. (To bf continued.) Easter Decoration by A. Jennings, Torotito, Ont. others coming with only weak growths and small bells and probably not a single flrst-quality spike in the whole hatch. Retarded valley should not have more than an average atmospheric temperature of about 6 0 degrees; 90 degrees is all right and the proper thing for fresh crowns that are required to bloom some foin' months before their natural growth t;ommences. Growers shouhi not lose sight of the fact that with retarded crowns they are working at the other end of their natural time of growing to produce tlie same results, and rather than force them Into growth they require checking somewhat to prevent them bloom- ing too rapidly and so spoiling the quality. After llie middle of April or beginning of May when they would naturally commence to grow their growth is stopped by the freezing process, and immediately tliey are taken out of the ice liou.se and given a warmer temperature they are ready and waiting to grow, and usually do grow for all they are worth; in fact one of the troubles of the English growers during the Summer months, is that the bases thaw and the crowns grow too quickly, even before they can be delivered and unpacked. C)f course .at pre- sent the bulk of the crowns used here are retarded in H.Tmburg or el-sewhere on the Continent, and dur- ing the hot weather in Summer the five or seven days required to ship from Germany and deliver to the growers liere is too long. I have repeatedly seen the crowns growing out through the crevTces in the boxes in which they are packed on arrival in Eng- land, and when opened all round the outsides to the ilepth of six or twelve inches is a mass of tangled and broken and crushed growths, the whcile batch being useless and a dead loss. The Question of Moisture. Then again many growers do not give them sufll- cienl moisture. Not only do they require an abun- dant supply of water at the roots, but the atmosphere of the houses must be constantly damped. It must not be forgotten that the whole growth is suppftrted .and stinuiUitcd from what is already in embryo form in the pip. and moisture taken in during develop- ment. Practically nothing Is taken from the soil Shading Greenhouses. In regard to shading that remains on the glass. Lime wa.sh put on with a syringe may be a cheap way of giving shade, but it is when it has to be washed off in the Autumn where the trouble comes; for if it does hold on over the first shower of rain, it may be very diflicult to remove. The best shading I have tried has been whitening and starch (ground), about four parts of whitening to one of starch, well mixed into a thick paste with cold wa- ter, then boiling water poured on and kept well stirred, then boil up the whole. This made to the consistency of a thin paint, and put on with a brush effectually breaks the sun's rays without obstruct- ing the light, and if properly made, will remain on the whole of the season, and will give very little trouble to wash it oft in the Autumn. A very slight rubbing with a brush when it has been wetted, will remove it and leave the glass clean and bright. I may say, that it requires a little care in making. The whitening must be quite dry, and the starch well mixed before the water is added; if there is a' little nujisture in the whitening the starch will go in lumps. It only requires a little practice and care to make this shading; and the extra trouble of put- ting it on with a brush, will save much time and trouble later. I have applied this preparation with a syringe, but it does not hold so well, and cannot be done so evenly as with the brush. — HORTICUL- TURAL, ADVERTISER. His "Character." There is a story told of a Scotch gentleman who had to dismiss his gardener for dishonesty. For the sake of the man's wife and family, however, he gave him a "character," and framed it in this way: "I hereby certify that A. B. has been my gardener for over two years, and that during that time he got more out of the garden than any other man I ever employed." 560 The Florist-s' Hxchange AMONG THE GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, Chicago. In these davs of tremendous horticultural under- takiiiirs. when" annual exhibitions and ■mproy'^'"''"" to existing plants involve a larger outlay than was reoresented by the entire Invested capital of the [Irgest greenhouse establishments of twenty-tive | years ago, when the individual yearly product of ; Several concerns runs up into six figures, when in the early months of each season a number of con- | cerns propagate young plants at their ■"•'.^P^^'^'^./f: tablishments running into the plural millions, it is Interesting and profitable for those who can hark back for I quarter of a century to take a retrospect- ive view of the wonderful evolution which has occurred and consider and meditate on the factors, the principles, the conditions, the methods which have resulted in such wonderful improvements and expansion. To the younger generation the success of its predecessors always offers an advantageous field for study, and thought, and example. In nearly all cases of the very large establishments in this neighborhood, which includes unquestion- ably the greatest glass area devoted to the growing of cut flowers for commercial purposes in the worm, the work has been accomplished within a generation and with little or no financial foundation to build upon, at least as that condition would be compara- tively considered at the present time. In other words, they are monuments to industry and integrity with honest labor at the bottom. When the late J. A. Budlong came to Chicago, upward of forty years ago, from his Rhode Island home to grow up with and become a constituent or the wonderful New West, he was not overburdened with wealth from a monetary standpoint; but as a matter of fact, he was much more richly endowed than is the usual possessor of a generous letter of credit. Having been brought up on a farm, from rugged, sincere and devout New England stock, he Inherited and cultivated a perfect physical constitu- tion, and was amply provided with those character- istics, those forerunners of guaranteed success, the best assets that can be in the possession of any man: health, fortitude, integrity, perseverance, clean and clear perception, absolute honesty to himself as well as to other.s. and a jus5t but modest confidence In his ability to succeed. Locating at Bowmanville, then an obscure farm- ing district, but now an important residential and business section of the city, he entered the pickle growing and preserving industry, in which an older brother then and still is engaged. Being thrifty he saved and invested the resources of his labor. One of his ventures, the one which has given his name a national reputation among florists, was the acquire- ment of a ten-acre block of land on which he erected a home, and as time wore on added a small range of greenhouses which he leased for a term of years, his time still being devoted to the pickle business, in which he had become a partner. It was about twenty years ago that the name of J. A. Budlong, as a grower of cut flowers made its appearance as a factor in the wholesale trade in Chicago. Having dissolved partnership with his brother, Mr. Budlong devoted all his time and en- ergy to the erection and perfection of what has since proved to be one of the most successful and pro- gressive wholesale cut flower growing establishments of the present day. For a decade his endeavors were indefatigable in the advancement of his hor- ticultural interests until, some ten or more years ago, he gradually abandoned the active management of affairs In favor of his son, who, having grown up in the establishment, readily assumed the directorship. The latter years of Mr. Budlong's life were devoted to his pastimes, which were largely of athletic Inclinations, bicycling and skating predominating. Albert H. Budlong, the present head of the house, a representative young American with all the pro- gressive tendencies of his progenitors, was born in Chicago about thirty-five years ago and at the at- tainment of his majority married Mi.ss Bertha Leh- man and the union has been blessed with two sons who, as promising youths, are growing up in the environments which surrounded their forefathers and for which they show an inherited predilection. In the accompanying picture embracing three gen- erations is included Master Kenneth Budlong. The store and shipping headquarters are located in the midst of the Chicago wholesale district, at 37-39 Randolph street, where half a dozen ener- getic young men are constantly found engaged in the execution of their duties under the management of Phil. Schupp who married J. A. Budlong's only daughter. The greenhouses as before stated are located at Bowmanville and under Foreman Dunn a.fs always to be found in an attractive and interesting con- dition. The usual products in the line of roses and carnations cultivated by the wholesale growers of this section are grown and the careful attention given to each bench is evident in the grand result when one looks over acre after acre of stock in per- fect condition, happy in its surroundings of cleanli- ness and health. Though cut flowers have been the specialty of the concern since its inception, a departure has been recently taken In placing on the trade a line of rooted cuttings and young plants which bids fair to Albert H. Kenoeth. Joseph A. Three Generations of Sudlongs. prove an important feature in the business of the house. To illustrate their progressive tendencies it only necessary to state that last Fall enough grafted roses were ordered from the East to give this Innovation an experimental test of one house. As soon as it was demonstrated that this idea was to be the assured success in this section which had been claimed for it on the Coast, an order was immediately placed for fifty thou.sand manetti stock and at the present writing these plants are showing an excellent growth of the several varieties to which they have been grafted. The range now covers about six acres, but material Is on hand to make extensive alterations and addi- tions this Spring, the completion of which will in- crease the area to seven acres with vacuum heating system, and all modern appliances throughout. The boiler room and the packing room will be remodeled, and every available feature to facilitate the execu- tion of a constantly increasing business will be adopted. WILLIAM K. WOOD. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. MONMOUTH COUNTY (N.J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— This society held its semi-monthly meet- ing April 20. Mr. Ricards was elected to membership. W. W. Kennedy read a paper on "Outdoor Strawberry Cronje Smely and His Sister, Children of J. M. Smely, Aurora, 111., Among Papa's Caster I/illes. Culture," which was thoroughly discussed. The secretary announced that he had secured the town hall at Red Bank for our chrysanthemum show on October 31 and November 1. THE DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB discussed Eas- ter trade at its regular meeting April 18. Various opinions concerning the business done were rendered by E. A. Scribner, Ashman & Dunn. George A. Rack- ham, Hugo Schroeter, Robert Flowerday and others. A vote of thanks was tendered the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange for the use of their rooms at the previous meeting, the carnation exhibit being held there. A vase of freak Prosperity blooms was on exhibition, grown by E. A. Kuhnke, Toledo, Ohio; the flowers were so full that no calyx was visible. The club moved to congratulate Mayor Codd on his ap- pointing one of its members, Philip Breitmeyer, to the position of Park and Boulevard Commissioner. J. C. Gooding and F. G. Wells, both of Mt. Clemens, were unanimously elected members. HARRY. NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY.— On Saturday evening last the executive committee of this society completed its labors con- nected with the arrangement of the schedule of pre- miums for the exhibition to be held in the Casino in August. On Tuesday evening at a meeting of the Society the schedule will undergo final scrutiny, after which it will be immediately placed in the hands of the printer. The schedule is this year more compre- hensive than formerly. This was made possible on account of it being some time ago decided to have only one large exhibition; this decision also enabled the committee to make the individual premiums larger, and to add some new features. Among these is a substantial premium for the best arrangement of sub-tropical plants planted in a bed 100 square feet in area. The premiums for carnations and Ameri- can Beauty roses are increased by nearly a half. Groups of foliage plants, palms and ferns, remain much as they were last year. There is a slight in- crease in the premiums for groups of palms and flowering plants. Specimen palms are increased numerically in the schedule, and the premiums offered are fully one-third larger than last year. Specimen ferns received generous treatment, which it is hoped will result in a good show of ferns, as it is undoubtedly a fact that heretofore no matter how enthusiastic exhibitors might be, they reluctantly exhibited fine specimens when the premiums offered were so entirely out of proportion to their value, that almost showed a want of appreciation on the part of those repsonsible for the schedule. These remarks are equally applicable to large specimen palms, which were also somewhat poorly treated, in the way of premiums. They also received justice this year, that is. unless the decision of the lower court is over- ruled by the full bench Tuesday evening, which is not likely. There are in the schedule twenty-two classes for dahlias with tempting premiums in each class. Made up baskets, center pieces and complete table decorations are as usual given prominence. Last year a valuable cup was given for a table of foliage plants in sizes suitable for table decora- tion. This year, this class is continued and good en- couragement offered growers to exhibit. The pre- miums take the form of cash. There are several special prizes already in, and more in prospect; the society itself has more money to spend on one exhibition than ever before. The president is uncompromising in a go ahead determin- ation to make the exhibition a success; the com- mittee is with him and the aim of the whole so- ciety will doubtless be to make the exhibition in August worthy of Newport. To still further guar- antee this result it is hoped that growers out of town will be largely represented. D. M. April as, 19u6 The Plorists' JSxchange 561 New York. News Notes. The recent San Francisco dis- aster has stirred up different methods of raising money in aid of the suffer- ers. One Broadway retailer had a large sign in his window on Tuesday morning, setting forth the fact that he would devote all his receipts for that day to the relief fund. This was. no doubt, a very generous act, but at the same time when one finds that the wholesalers have been asked to furnish free of cost the flowers to be sold on that day in order to swell the fund, it seemed a good deal like being charitable with someone else's money. A far better system of obtaining funds for that cause was followed by the New York American, which sent a prominent actress in an automobile through the wholesale district pur- chasing flowers during the forenoon; she proceeding dowmtown to Wall street where she sold the flowers to the business men of that section. We understand that a goodly sum of money was realized in that manner for the cause. The Lord & Burnham Company has furnished designs for a range of glass to be built on the estate of Edward S. Grew at West Manchester, Mass. A. T. Boddington Company, of 34 2 W^est Fourteenth street, has just re- ceived, in splendid condition, fifty cases of Cattleyas Trianae and Schroe- der». Louis Maurer, of Brooklyn, N. Y.. has been granted a patent for a de- vice for keeping flowers alive on grave-s. It con.sists of a dish-like re- ceptacle of a size corresponding with that of the grave and adapted to be fitted on the top of the earth in such a manner that the upper edges of the walls will be level with the ground. The receptacle is at its open top cov- ered with netting, serving to support the ground forming the mtund of the grave. These nettings permit the pas- sage of water from the receptacle to the earth of the mound. The water can be supplied from the outside to the receptacle, but the nettings will prevent the earth from faHing into it. James McManus. who for many years has been located at 50 West Thirtieth street, and who has built up a splendid trade on special lines, parti- cularly orclTids, moves to-day to his new location. 4 2 West Twenty-eight street. Mr. McManus is to be con- gratulated on securing the spacious store, which is in the center of the cut flower district of the city, and his friends all wish him increased success at his new location. The F. R. Pierson Company, Tarry- town, New York, introducers of the carnation Winsor, say this variety is meeting with unbounded success wherever it goes. Flowers were re- cently sent to several western cities, including Minneapolis, Minn. The recipients wrote back stating that the blooms not only shipped in perfect condition, but kept for many days afterward. This is all very gratifying, and goes to show that when the vari- ety is right, the carnation is equal to any other flower for shipping long distances. This feature of the variety Winsor is winning it great favor wher- ever seen, and there is no doubt that when introduced it will be a record- breaker so far as the nuinber of plant.s sold is concerned. Mr. Pierson will plant for his own use 25.000 plants for cut flowers next season. New houses are being built especially tor it, and it is expected that by the mid- dle of June many of the plants will be on the benches. George Saltford. wholesale florist at 4 9 West Twenty-ninth street, has ju.st installed in his basement, a new icebox 18 by 12 feet in dimension.s. This will give him much added room for storage facilities. B. C. Horan. wholesale florist, 55 West Twenty-eighth street, is doing jury duty this week. Visitors in town included: P. Welch, of Boston, Mass.; and W. Gibson, of the firm of Gibson Brothers, florists, Newport, R. I. The sixth annual exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York will be held in the New York Botan- ical Garden on Wednesday and Thurs- day, May 9 and 10, opening at one o'clock on Wednesday. The schedule is divided in 26 classes which are in two sections, one open to all and the other excluding all who grow plants or Ilowers for sale. It will be issued in the course of a few days. The Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, N. Y. announces tliis week that it will cease making a specialty of growing rooted cuttings for .sale after the present shipping season, .and will devote its entire i^lant to growing cut flowers for the New Y'oik market. Washington, D. C. Trade Notes. Local trade is brisk; plenty of weddings and dinners are going on to keep the decorators busy. Stock is plentiful both in potted plants and cut flowers. The wedding decorations this week are to a great extent of Spring flowers. Carnations of the leadii'-g sorts are in ample supply to meet the demand. In roses Killarney and Bridesmaid are making a good showing. Gude Bros. Company's American Beauty are very much in evidence. Mr. Dieterich, of Ana- costia, is bringing in some fine yel- low primulas, which with their large blooms and handsome foliage have been especially noticeable. President Roosevelt entertained at dinner the visiting French Officers Monday night. The table was dec- orated with pink hyacinths and pink roses. EASTER TRADE IN CANADA OTTAWA. — Easter is over and all the florists are satisfied. Every one did__a large trade, in excess of that of former years. The only dark spot in the busi- ness was the serious illness of J. Graham, who was unable to be around. Scrim opened a plant annex on Banl< street, and it being a large corner store, he made an elegant display. Graham Brothers sold largely at the greenhouses, and kept their store filled until Satur- day night. The Wright Floral Company have opened a permanent store on Bank street, giving them two for Easter. Each was well stocked and did a rush- ing business. T-.eir Spark street store window is continually clianged, and al- ways shows the work of an artist. Scrim's window on Spark street was very attractive, being filled with roses and growing bulbs of all varieties. Over 100 boxes, 50 bulbs in each, were used in this way. In plants, lilies and azaleas easily took the lead, at prices ranging from $1 to $5. Scrim had some fine rhodo- dendrons which went quickly at $2 to $4. Acacias and lilacs sold well when good. Pots of lily of the valley found easy sale. There was also an increased demand over tnat of former years for bulb pans. Dwarf, black-steinmed Ja- pan lilies had the call over tall Har- risii. except from churches. Hydrangeas at 75c. to $1.50 caught the public. The St. Andrews Society of Wash- ington, which has been dormant for ten years has been revived. At a meeting on the 9th inst., Wm. Small was elected president, Henry Small treasurer, and Peter Bisset, Twin Oaks, secretary. The meeting was held in a room of the cottage of Wm. R. Smith, superintendent of the Botanic Garden, where the society was also first organized in October, 1855, by twenty Scotsmen, at a public dinner given by Mr. Smith, who with two others are the only survivors among the chartered members. An addition of one hundred acres to Rock Creek Park, and the establish- ment of a park of ten acres on Meri- dian Hill are provided in a bill which was reported favorably to the Senate by., the District Committte last week. JOS. A. GAUGES. SOUTH BARRE. VT.— A small fire occurred early Wednesday morning. April IS. in Laughlin's greenhouse caused from the heating apparatus. Mr. Laughlin was insured and a prompt and satisfactory settlement of the damage was made. CRIPPLE CREEK, COL. — Miss Kennedy, our enterprising lady florist, is now located at 2 6 4 East Bennett avenue in a commodious and con- venient room and with window space sufficient for a most attractive display. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. KANSAS CITY. MO.— The Charles A. Shaeffer Floral Company at 805 Wal- nut street, has closed its doors and made an assignment to W. W. Filkins, a creditor. Palms, ferns, etc., found very slow sale. The stock of cut flowers was very plentiful, of good quality, and brought good prices, carnations being most in demand, though there was a large quan- tity of tulips, narcissus, etc. For the first time in years they held out until Sunday morning, when everything good was cleaned up. The weather was all right for delivery, and there was only a stray load or two on Sunday morning which the Lord's Day Alliance missed, so there was no complaints. E. LONDON, Ont. — The retail Easter trade in this city may be called a good average. All the stores did a good busi- ness, and stocks of all kinds were dis- posed of at fairly remunerative prices. In plants, lilies were scarce; very few good ones could be bought in the city after Saturday noon. This shortage was not caused by any especially large local demand; but rather by the activity of the wholesale shipping trade. Spiraeas were more than usually plentiful, the plants all showing evidence of careful growth. For some reason or other, however .these plants were not the favorites they have been formerly, near- ly all the stores having a good supply left over. Azaleas were good and sold well ; the preference, however, was for the white varieties. The few hydran- geas that had escaped the shipping trade were readily disposed of, but whether a similar clearance could have been made of • a large supply is very doubtful. All the good pelargoniums that could be procured were disposed of. Only a sprinkling of the flowering shrubs were seen. The local demand for this class of stock is very limited. Bulbous mate- rial moved slowly; about the best sell- ers were pans of hyacinths containing 9 to 12 flowers. In prices, the lily that could be sold for $1 was the favorite. In other plants 60c. to $2 marked about the extremes. In cut flowers there was a very large quantity disposed of, carna- tions being favorites, followed by red and white roses, violets and lily of the valley. Supplies were unusually large, and the quality splendid. Cut lilies, like the lily plants, were scarce. There was. however, a good stock of very fine callas and these were prime substitutes. Some excellest Richmond and General MacArthur roses were seen, but there was not the demand for red that there was at Christmas. The supply of Amer- ican Beauty was quite equal to the de- mand. Carnation.s in a full range of colors were very plentiful, and it Is gen- erally conceded that the quality was never before so high. Violets were in moderate supply and the quality fair. The increased demand for violets this year absorbed the whole supply. Lily of the valley was plenti- ful, and of splendid quality; the de- mand, however, was only moderate. The prices were: Roses. $2 to ?3: car- nations. 75c. to $1.50; violets, 25c. to 50c.; lily of the valley, 50c. per dozen; lilies, 20c. to 25c. per bud and blooms; callas, 20c. to 25c. each. The wholesale shipping trade was good, especially for flowering plants. Messrs. Gammage & Sons report a larger demand than ever before. This firm successfully shipped flowering plants to some of the most distant cities of the Northwest on one side and Newfound- land on the east. F. B. MONTREAL.— Easter, the great fes- tival of the year, has .come and gone. In the way of weather we got what we wished for — beautiful sunny days, which brought the greatest demand known here for flowers and plants. The rush started in on Thursday morning and kept on increasing up to midnight Sat- urday, when nearly every store was sold out of stock. In cut flowers, violets were in very great demand, and the quality was good for the late season : by noon Saturday there were practically no more to be had and many additional thousands could have been disnosed of. Roses, carnations, tulips, etc.. were all cleaned up, but the call for these was just about satisfled. Lilies were in short supply in some stores while others had a lot left; but all good stock was sold. Hydrangeas when well colored sold very good. Spiraeas went with a rush. Crimson Rambler roses were scarce and sold out early. Dutcli hyacinths. white, sold well. Medium-priced baskets went fairly well, hut the public does not take to 'poorly finished stock of this class of goods. The business in general showed an in- crease of about twenty-five per cent, over last year's. W. C. H. TORONTO.— The. Easter season is over, and the florist business is still improving The amount of stock disposed of this year in this city was considerably more than in pre- vious years. A shower on Saturday morning put a damper on the trade, but afternoon and evening business in most of the stores was good. Stock was so plentiful that there was no shortage anywhere, ami the best stock brought good prices. There were sev- eral lots of speoi.-il American Beauty roses, with four to five foot stems, that brought $15 per dozen. Other varieties were both good and plentiful. Lilies were very plenti- ful and of varied quality. At retail they sold at from 10c. to 30c. per bloom. Every grocery store appeared to he handling them. Carnations were very good, and in many cases were sold at retail at about tlie prices quoted at wholesale. Selects in good stores brought fancy prices, but there was plenty of number one to go around at night. Violets were in great demand, and large quantities were sold. Tulips were rather in over supply in tlie red and yellow varieties, and even the favorite Murillo were quite plentiful. Of sweet peas and mignonette there were also more than to meet the call. Lily of the val- ley was plentiful, and Narcissus Poetieus the same, hut all cleared up fairly well Callas were not wanted. Double white stocks were plentiful and sold well. Yellow narcissus were in over supply. In plants short lilies were the favorites, with azaleas next in order. Rambler roses and pans of hyacinths made up witli a few ferns went well. Some fine rhododendrons were ofl'ered and generally sold. Acacias also sold w^Il. Small pots of hyacinths and gera- niums were in over supply. There was not much demand for ferns and palms in pots, but large quantities of fern pans were sold by the department stores. From 10 to 30 per oent. more business was done than before. There were not so many plants In our large stores for decorations this year, and this threw morion the market. Both of our large department stores used quite a number of plants, but not so many as last year. THOS. MANTON. 562 The Plorists' Exchange BUY FOR SPRING TRADE BEDDING and BASNET PLANTS Id Tine Condition (Note. 2% in. except where noted.) iAgeratiiiii— Lictle Gem. A grand little tiorder plant — very low and eompact — S will do for Carpet Bedding; a mass of blue. $3.00 per 100. J Alternantliera Aurea— S2,.'50 per 100. > Achyranthes — Bieiniilieri, Eniersoni and McNally, $2..'J0 per 100. S Aspai-asus Sprengeri— $3.00 per 100 ; S25.00 per 1000. 5 IAiithoricum Vivatuin Variegatum— $3.00 per 100. S Bogoiiia Metallica~S3.00 per 100. i Begonia Vernon and VuU-an, eac-li. S2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. S English Ivy— S5.00 per 100. German Ivy~$2..W per 100. i Grevillea Robnsta— 21.5 in. $3.00 per 100; 3 in. $5.00 per 100. » iHiljisons— Pcacliblow, Snb-Violaeea and Mineatus. $3,00 per 100. i Rose Clothilde Sonpert— $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. i Ro,se BABY RAMBLER— $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. i Salvia Splcndens— 2 in. $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. # LTHE 8TORR8 ^ IIARRI^ON COMPANY | PAINCSVILLE, OrtIO | Mi^iitlou Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. GOLEUS GERANIUMS 10 Var. 2 and 2]4 in. pot8 Ahp. Plutn08U8, 2 in. pots Asp. Sprengerl, 3 in. pots Double Petunias', 3H in pols Verbenas, 3 and 3^ in pots Pansy Plants, small, 1000-$'J.OO Per 100 $'!.l)0 3.0U Z.OO :i.o(> •4. 00 10 Var. My selection, i!\4 in. pots 10 Var. Aly selection, ;{ in. ]>ots Cannas, May 1st Vinca Var. 3 in. pots Alteniautlieras, May Ist Per 100 $3.00 4.00 5.00 3.no 2.00 Centaurea Gyninocarpa, $2.00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O Mention The Florists* Exchange wben writing. GERANIUMS Nutt, Bachner and others, 2 in. pots, $"2. 00 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Cannas 2 to 3 eyes, $2.00 per 100. 2 In. pots. $1.60 per 100: $15.00 per ICOO. Crimson YerBchafl'elMi, Gulden Badder and 15 tancy bedding varieties. $.60 per 100 $6.00 per 1000. Asparagrus PIumosuB Nanus, 3 In. pots $6.00 per 100. Alternantheran, red,$.60 per 100 $6.00 per 1000. ** yellow, $ 60 per 100 $1.00 per 1000. 2 in. pots R. C. Giant Fancy Leaved Coleus $2 00 $1.00 Ageratnni, Pauline and Giirney 1.50 .50 Vinca Variegated, 1.50 1.00 Marguerite Carnatiuns . 1.60 Lobelia Compacta 1.60 1.00 Salvia Bonfire... 2.00 1.00 Heliotropes Dark 2.00 1.00 Fuchsias, Best Varieties 2.00 1,00 Double Petunias. 2.50 Sweet Alyssum, Giant 2.00 Verbenas, red and white 1.60 Single Petunia, Howard's Star 1.50 Pansy Plants, 5Cc. to $1.00 per lOO; $6.00 to $8.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. Ernest Harris, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The FlorlstB* Bxehange when writing. GERANIUMS Itooted Cutting.s now ready XUTT, DOYIjE, VIAri). CA^TKIj- 1/.\XE, RIC.VRI), POITMVINK, and JAULIN, as loiig as tli«v last at $10.00 i.er 1000. Bend for List ASPARAGUS SPRENGERil Fine 3 inch $4.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER. PA. Mention The Fiorlata' Exctiauge when writing. GERANIUMS ]''iin.-, t.u>liy :-; inrli in full Mooin. Buchner, Nutt, Castellane, iThl <'0 per ion Rooted Cuttings, S. A. NutI, Buchner, Grant, Bruantt, Perkins, iOervais Imuljlo Pinki Mont- morl, Castellane, Viaud, Doyle, Ricard, Polle- vine, Jautin, SIC, 00 per JOOO. (Jash with order. PETE-R BROWN Lancaster, Pa. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Extra heavy stock, rid. Buchner, while double, Ueaute Poitevine, Rich- lieu, John Doyle, out(it2'4 inch pots, at 2;^ ceuts each. Rooted Cuttings. extra strong stock, John Doyle, nd. Buchner, RIchlleu, 1'^ cents each, fine plants. Ask for special prices on Qladlolus. Augusta and White and Light Mix- tures. Cash with order. ROWEHL & QRANZ, HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists" Exebauge when writing. GERANIUMS. A Few Thousand left $18.00 per l.COO Per 100. Rose geraniums, 2M in. 91S.00 per 1.000,. . $2.06 Ag^eratum, Gurney. P Pauline and others "2Min 2.00 " R. C 60 Fachslas.all the leading varieties, 2^ In 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark. 2!-4 in 3,00 Sweet AlySBUui, 2H in 2.00 l^obella. 2^4 In 2.00 Silvia lionHre and Splendena 2Hin. pots... 2.00 i'everfew^ 2V4in. pots 3.00 ■'ngrllsh ivy extra fine rooted cutltngs 1.00 Vincas. 2^4' in. pots , 2.00 Coleut*. Verschafleltii, Golden Itedder, Gol- den Queen, and several other Rooted Cuttings. Oaeh must accompany the order J. E. Fslthousen Schenectady N.Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange wben writing. GERANIUMS I2,000 Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Trego, and duuMe Grant, 3* in. pot-«. $7 w pt-r HX). Pansies, 30,000 field grown ; a fine strain tliat ves good satisfaction, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. STEPHEN CHASE. NASHUA, N. H. Meullon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. m •:'<.• in. pots. S. A Null, (noiif Me l'r;iiMP, Jobii Doyle, La Foiuler (brlyliL HoriMiicau, Maroon, Ss.copei 10(l. Ilelio- ti oj'f^. flufllaiTi and Queen of VioletH, 2\4 in. )k»1,p. $'j.i«i |ier 1,M». I'lnlisias. V.Uu City, .Vvalanclie and Snow Whilf, e'-i! in. polB, i$;i.00 per lU). Verbena ."Aeedlings Dreer's Manuiioth, 60c. per 1(I0. Casli witli order. WM. J. CIIINNiCK, TBKNTON, JN, J. •i' GERANIUMS STOCKYOUWIllAUWANT perdoz. lOo Baby Rambler8,4tn $2.50 $20.C0 Baby Ramblers. 2^ in 1.00 7-OU Orimson Ramblers, 2 yearold. 3 to 4 ft, 1.60 12.00 Crimson Ramblers, 2 year old. 4 to 5 ft. 2.u0 16.00 Bjston and Anna Foster Ferns, 2^ in., ready to shift 4.00 Boston Ferns for 1 iuch pots 12.00 Piersoni Ferns, for 4 inch pots 16.00 Hyd. Otabsa and Vinca Major. 2^^ in., ready to shift 2.50 Vinca Major, var.. field stock potted 6.U0 Oaladfum Esculeutnni, sound, 5x7 3.50 Caladlum Escnientnm, s umd, 9x7 5.00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10.00 " frompota 6.00 Ampelopeis Veitcbil, pot grown, dormant, long growths 4.00 Englitih Ivy,3Hiu.lODK. vines 6.00 Tritoma Uvaria. strong flfcJd roots 4.00 Stokesla Cyanea, fine plants 3.00 50.000 Dormant Oanna Roots, best named 2.0*t All Colors not named 1 .60 Strong Pansy Plants In bud and bUiom 1.50 Hvdg. Pan Graodiflora. 2 years 6.00 3 years 8.00 Halleana Honeysuckle 2 years field stock. .. . 5.C0 Red Triumphant Honeysuckle. 2 years field stock 6.00 26.000 Shrubs, Vines, Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Caab, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentlon Tlie FlorintB' BzchsngA when writing 90c. per 100; *8.00 per 1000. AGKK ATI; M, Guniey, Pauline, 2 Id tl.60 per 100. PARIS UAI8V. White and Yellow, 2 In.. 2c- COLBCS.O. B.. VerBchaf.lOothers, 21n.,2ctR. STEVIA SERRATA and VARIEGATKD, 2 in. 2c. ALTERNANTHKRA,Redandyellow,21n.2ct8. VINCA VAKIKflATBD.21n.2ct8. QUKBN ALEXANDRA DAI.'iY. 2in Sets. Al,Y.SSnM GIANT WHITE DOUBLE. 2 In., 2ctB. er 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6 klnda, $1.00. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds, $l.0O. AOKKATll.H, Pauline, Gurney, 60c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8 kinds, $1.10. COLEUS. 10 kinds, liOc. $5 00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, white i,mein .\leiaiidrla, $1.00. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds. $1.00 STEVIA SERRATA and VAKIKGATA,75c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, 90c. Geraniums not prepaid same as pot idantsfl.OO per 100. Cash or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Mention The Florists' Chambersburg. Pa. Exchange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS FINEST STOCK IN THB COUNTRY 10 best varieties extra strong, :i inch, most in bud. U.OO per 100: S.W.OO per 1000; strong 4 in. ill bud and bloom, ready May, $.5 00, *l>.00 per 100. CANNAS, ,'5 varieties strong 3 inch. W. 00 per 100 VINCA, variegated strong 4 inch, $11.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, Hue large, .S and 6 in.. S2.00 auit $3.00 per doz. 3 ft., $4.00. .Strong 3 inch JtH.OO per 100 cash WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. MeotloD Tbe Florists* Bxchange when writing. HELIOTROPE 2V4 Inch, $2.00 pn- 100. COLEUS Qolden Bedder, VerschaffeltJi and Qluck Auf, 2\^ iiieli, $2.00 per 100. W^ M. PA. RSI U, R. F. D. 3. P. O. CHATHAM, N. J. UeDtlOD the Florlstfl' Bxchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early .Tune and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 inch plants. $16 per 100; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKV, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ifentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. >^rvj THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold franaes $4.00 per 1000 by express ; BO cts. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.60 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per ounce. Cash wMh order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^""al*"?"' Southport, Conn, Grower of the Finest Pansles. Uentlon Tbe Florlats* Bxchange wben writing. 500.000 PANSIES. FINEST MARKET PANSIES GROWN. W<- mow all our own seed and this strain is the result nl over twt'Tity-tive yearscareful selection. Strong, stocky ei'owth flowers of large size and great snlistaiue, with a great variety of color in luilliaiit selfs ami unusual markings found in no other strain. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Prices for full transplanted plants: Large Plants per 1000 $20.00 Medium "■ per 1000 15.00 Smaller " -perlOOO 10.00 By the 100 at same rates. The smallest will flower eai'ly in May. By express only. Cash with order, please. I. E. COBURN, 291 FERRY ST.. EVERETT, MASS. PANSIES. Transplanted Plants from cold frame 111 bnd and bloom; strong .ind stocky, S1..M per 100: S12.00 per inno. Seetllings, very line. Oetolier sowing, $3.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, LANCASTER, PA Mention Tbe Flurlsts' Excnange n hen writing. 150,000 PANSIES SUPERB STRAIN READY NOW Fine larj^e Fall transplanted Pan- sles, 111 bud aixl blooui. A trial order will convince you that these are the best you ever handled, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOt f'asb with order LEONARD COUSINS, JR. Concord Junction, Mass. Mention The FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. PKNSIES Frnin our well known strain, none better, in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. DIAMT5^ that will bloom soon. •'i_«i-.ic» $2.S0 per 1000. DAISIES (Bellis in bloom. $1.00 per 100. Primula Obco|n4FA <'onii>aeta and Japoniea, "■^■■****- (iineh pots, $2.50 perdoz. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. 521 OTTER ST., BRISTOL, PA, UeDtlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTERS Fii'ld tri"\vn, ready tdiiliuit. Sample's Shell Pink, While ami Purple, $'J.r>i.i per 1000. Queen of the Market, niixeil cnlors. extra tine, )if-2.'A) ]HT liHlil, Oimstead's Commercial White, an ideal ili.ristP flower. Medium. e:irly. r>Oe. per 100. Hetiderson*s Giant Branching, white, rose anil blue. rife, per 100. We have made a specialty of growing Asters for a number of years, and aim to supply the liest that can be produred. Cash with order. A. &. G. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J. Men lion Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. pAMCIFC 200,000 fine plants of Bugnot's. rniUILtJ Cassler'fl, and Odier'a famous strains, alUianBplauted.6€c. per HO. $3 00 per 1000; extra lar^e plants coming in bud $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Feverfew, dbl.wht. K. C. SI. 00 per KG. Ueraniiinig, Nntt, Beaate Poitevine. La Favorite, F. Ferkine, A. Ricard and Mnie. .lanlin. 4 in. in bud and bloom. $8.00 pi r 100. Dracaenas ludivlsa, bueby 6 in. $16.00 per ino, Betfonla Kex.4 In , f 10.00 per 100, Heliotropes and Double Petunias, 4 in. in bnd and bloom SS.OOper 100. Rosea. Clothilde Soupert, S in. in bud and bloom, $12.00 per 100. 15-16 Gray Ave, UTtCA, N, r. Mt-iilIuD 'I'lie Mitrists' Exchange when wrUing. f^FDAMIIIMC Three kinds of the best bedders ULIVrtlllUmJ f,,!- ^j,]g Apply or write THE aREEINHOUSES, GLEN ISLAND, N. Y. MentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Hill Top Greenhouses, April 28, 1908 The RIori-sts' Exchange 563 GERANIUMS-PIisBELiiiiiEoiiii Pums CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ f .OO per doz.,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per I OOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., $6.00 per 100. MME. SALLERGI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. TIFFIN ,82.25 per doz. GERANIUMS In good variety, $2,00 per 100. Sl.s,(M) per 1000 and up. our New descriptive Geranium catalogue containing a full description of^upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. From 2-1 Per doz, Abntiloii, Savltzl $0.40 Arh> ranthes Emersonl 40 Ageratum. blue and white 40 Alternanthera,red and yellow 40 Alyssum.glantand dwarf 40 BegoniaB, beddiDK, var 40 Cole us. In good variety 40 Dnhlia Plants, in variety 40 FiidtBlas, in variety 50 Hardy English Ivy. $17.60 per 1000 .40 Hardy Phlox, 10 good varieties 60 Heliotrope, in good variety 40 Holly hocks, double white and mixed 3 in. potB 50 Leiuon Verbena 40 Lantanaa, in good variety 40 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 40 IVIoonvines, blue and white 60 Nympfaa'a Odorata <;l£rautea 50 Salvia, in variety 40 Salvia Bon tire 40 Seueclo Ncandens, Parlor Ivy 40 Hwaiusona alba. 40 Asparagrus. Pluiuosas Nanus 3 In. .76 pots. Scented Geraulnius, Rose, Balm, Fernlfolia. etc 40 Plumbago. Oapensls, White 80 Begonias, bedding varieties 40 Smllax 40 Coleus, In good varieties 40 Verbenas, Seuarate Colors 40 Verbenas, Mixed 40 Petunias, Dreer'sSnperb Single 40 Madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck ; $3.50 per bush. Acalypha i\Iacfeeana 40 Achyranthes. Emersonil, and Ver- Bchaffeltii 40 Cnphea (Cigar plant) 40 Parlor Ivy, Seneclo scandens 40 n. pots Per 100 $2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums From 2 in. pots Per doz. Per 100 i^arge Flowering or Aster Varl- ties; Prince of Wales, Qloire de France. Sir Michael Ashbury, IIljos, Queen of Whites, Sun Set, and 30 other varieties .50 Small Flowerini^or Button Vari- ties, Dawn, Dinlzulu, Dundee. Edna, Goldfinch, James Boon, Khoda, Tennyson and 20 other varieties 40 2.00 Hardy Chrysantheuiuius, small flowered 40 2,00 Hardy ChrysanthemumB, large flowered 60 3,00 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in' any quantity, Wakefield, Succession. Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.25per 1000. 10,000 and over at $1.0U per 1000, Parsley, Moss curled. 50c. per lOO. $2.50 per 1000, Beet. Egyptian, $1.26 per 1000, lO.OCO and over $1.00 per 1000. Lettuce. Big Boston, Boston Market, Tennis Ball Grand R tpids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties such as Earllana. Chalks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion, Dwarf Stone, etc. $2.00 per 1000, Standard crop varie- ties such as Stone, Favorite, Paragon, Beauty and Acme. $1.01 oer lOfcO. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery nest fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any In the country. We are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose buslneas card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex tended to all tntereoted in horticulture to visit i]« CowentonStation.PhlladelphiadlviPion B kO R. R., 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all train i-. Cash with order, please. Not less than tlve of any one variety sold. R. VINCEIMT, Jr. ^ SON, WHITE MARSH, IVID. IfentloD The Florliti' Exrnange when writing. I 500.000 COLEUS jj Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash ^ (I > VersehalTeltli, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can I deliver at oneem-wlll book orders for March and April delivery. I H. IV. EATOIV, = = South Sudbury, Mass. > S9seoesssessse»ssii. F'trtH.f.' P»*'h«r>|.o who' GovmR HmcK Violet. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 per 1000. No. i STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOLGHBY. OHIO. Mr-Ill Inn Thp Florists* Exchange when writiiiti. F"0 0 ^1 nn 'S. $25.00 per 1000 R. C. • V^ IX ^I.V^V^ ^S. uulitto sell every Florist in . will mail you. Postage Prepaid, 20 R. C. of ,„y .ra„.\»>%"„ ^^-.^'^rafd PMor^o Hardy White Phlox, Miss Lingard ^V '""you Io'l^; Plants proDBKated as late as June 1st will bloom in Sept. and Oct . and if left out over winter, will bloom again in .June. Plant the 20 in a bed 2 feet in diameter in front of your house. When you are through enjoying their beauty and fragranee just cut them off and .sell for $2/15. U. I. INEPP ..... PIXTSBURQ, PA. Plants. I have 100.000. fcl'-jtiiiiii 'i'lie l'"lorlsl^(' Kxebuiige wbeu writing. Coleus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltll Fire Brand Beckwith Gem 60c per 100; Golden Bedder Messey German Ivy 75c per 100; Golden Queen Queen Victoria Fancy Varieties S5.00 per 1000. Hero Pearl of Orange Heliotrope $6.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMVk^ELL - - CONN. COLEUS Verschafteltii <>olden Iteilderand Fancy, JB.OU p-ir ICOO, (ilant Leaved $8.00 per Hm. Last tw.' uiaiiy kinds of voiy hrliihtest. All good size Keplnnted. hraiich.\ 8' -•. tjiant $l.JOper li 0. rFDAMIIIMC I^ntt. I>oyle,Ricard. Perkins, ULnAlllUIYlj. Huchner, Poilevine, M. Roty, etc., 24 In., Small. $t.25 per 100 !Mronf;.$l SOp.rlUO. Heut free nl soil GL,A1>10LI : Finest HybrldB. mli^d 6(*c. per I'd ALTERNANTHERA. S.-^^r^^jTu^; both bright red $8.00. A. Nana. $5.00. per 1010. salvia I!h1I of Fire, , arllest K. C. 76c. ter lOO. DANIEL K. HERR. Lancaster, Pa Mi'iifinn Tl)e Florlatg' Eycbange when writing. FLOWERING PLANTS GENISTAS, :, ill, pots LT,r ,.ach. AGERATUM BLUE, GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, 1 II t-, ssiiii per 100, SCARLET SAGE, < III iinl>, sio fjii per 100, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS, 4 in, pots. $10.00 per 100, PANSY GERANIUMS, 1 in, pots. $1.5.00 per 100 CANNAS, 4 ill, .Ssnii i„.|- 11)0, F. B. RINE, L-eMrisbur^, Pa. Uentlon The Florists' Bxehanee when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens BIganteum Hybrids In flvo true colors IDcludlDg the fringed varieties, twice transplanted from flats, $3.00perliiO;»2S 00 per 1000, from 2>i In pots Jf) 00 per 100, $16.00 per ICOO. .VSPAKAGUS PLIIMOSUS NANUS Well grown stock from 3 In. pots, $6.00; from 3K In. pots, $S.OO per 100 ; A8PARA- GISSPRBNOKKI from 21^ In. pots, $1.60, from 31/2 In. pits, $6.00 per 100. GERANIUMS In standard varletlftf* only, no better on ttie market In bad and bloom from 4 In. pots, $0 00 and 17.00 per 100. CANNA.S In standard varieties from 3 In. pots, $5.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS In very choice varieties only, well grown plants from 3 In, pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East StroDdsborg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Escbange when writing. CYCLAMEN Strout; plants in live sep;ii;iti_' r.ili.r.s, $18.00 per 1000; $L'no iH-'i- ion, Geranium Cuttings, $1,00 2^ in. ]n->[>, S'-'i"i I'l'j' 100 in variety. Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings, W)<- fnim flats, strong. $1.00 ■2k in. i'i.t>, S'-? '".) ]ng Island. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As clerk In florist store by an American, 30 years of age. Can furnish good recommendations. Address G. H., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By first class designer and decorator. Years of experience. Best references. Address L. G. care Hoglund, l'.t72 Park Avenue, New York City. SITUATION WANTED — By florisl . good grower, designer and landscape gardener. 30 years (if age, single, German. State wages. Address G. Y.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a competent all around florist, American, married. 16 years r-xperience with roses, carnations, and gen- rral stock. Good designer and gnod references. Address H. D. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By gardener and flor- ist in first class flower store ()r gentleman's place. Very artistic in floral work, good botan- ist, IG years experience, best references. Ad- dress W. Tumnevetz. 1455 1st. Avenue, New Y.irk City. SITUATION WANTED — By single roan, 2.5 years of age, German, 10 years experience growing general line of greenhouse stock; roses and carnations preferred. Best offer will be accepted. Address II. C, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By intelligent young German, aged 30 years, single, as assistant KardtMier ^ts" Exchange. SITUATION WANTED Fiireman, di>eiigat;e!y immediately to C. Ponnet & Company, Alexandria, Va. WANTED— A practical gardener for a new York flower store. One who nnder inlands tak- ing care of palms, filling ferneries and out- side work. State wages required, must fur- nish references. Address H. M., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, assrstant foreman where everything is grown for the retail trade. About 300 miles from New York City in the state of New York. State experience and wages expected. Address H. K.. care The Flor- ists' Exchange. WANTED — At once; an all around capable man to take charge of 10.000 ft. commercial class, in roses, carnations and j-eneral stock; must be sober and reliable; cottage on premises; mar- ried man preferred; references required. 0. L. Dole. Lockport, N. Y. A first class grower of Carnations, Roses. Mums and bedding stock. Must be relialde. Wa^es $86.00 per month CHARLES H. BU^NNING, EASTON, PA. Mention the Florlsta' Blxchange when writing. Prices on one hundred boxes of American glass, double thick. B. quality, sizes 10x12 or 12x12. Give lowest price for spot cash, H. A., care The Florists* Excliange. Mention The Florlflta' Eichange when writing. WANTED — Young married man, night fireman, steam, in vegetable growing plant. Reliable and trustworthy. Go()d chance for right man. Day work in Summer. Alex. J. Park, S. Chalmsford. Mass. WANTED — At once, a man who thoroughly -understands general stock. Must be sober and industrious. Married man who can speak Ger- man preferred. Apply at once. Steady position for right man. A. L. Miller, Jamaica avenue, Opp. Schenck ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE OR RENT WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouses to be taken down. State full particulars of same when writ Ing. Address. F. W. , care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO RENT— About 6000 sq. ft. Of modern glass. Address U. B., care The Flor- ists" Exchange^ ^^^_^_^ FOR SALE — On easy terms, hot house plant with one acre of ground in good working con- dition. 20 miles from Philadelphia. For par- ticulars write Box 54, North Wales, Pa. FOR RENT — 10 greenhouses in running con- dition. Possession immediately. $50.00 per month. Dwelling house attached, $12.00 per mt)nth or will run on shares. Apply to Traendly & Sehenck. 44 West 2Sth street. New York City. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three housei. 24x200 feet ; propagating house, 100 feet ; potting sbed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepele, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. New York. FOR SALE — Retires fr<>ni business. A money making place, about 7,000 sq. ft. of glass. Stocked and in running condition. 25 miles from Boston. In a growing town of 2500 in- habitants. Also nine room modern dwelling, with all late Improvements. About $5,000. Ad- dress G, I., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Greenhouses in New Jersey, 10.000 ft. Ti'olley passes houses. 5 miles from station. Established 25 years. Heated by hot water; well stocked with carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding plants. 16 x 24 ;,'lass; good retail trade in plants and design work of all kinds. Terms easy if well secured. Possession any time. Afldress H. I., care The Florists' Exchange. PAYING SEED STORE Wholesale and retail seed, bulb and Borlats' supply business, established 1888, in one of the largest cities In Ohio, The leading store there. Exceptional oppor tunlty for practical seedsman. Cash $2,000 and satisfactory security for the balance $2,000 will purchase a half interest, a son (fully understanding the business) of the present owner taking the other half. Z. Z., care FiiObists' Exohanoe. Mention The Florists' Exohanffo when wrlttnv* FOR SALE Beautiful home and business, pQughkeepsie. N. y., to close an estate; situated in growing section of city on Worrall Avenue: one block from Main Street and South side trolley. 15 minutes walk to Vassar College; 10 minutes to Driving Park; consisting of li acres of ground: facing JOO feet on Avenue. 2A story slate roof frame dwelling. Barn 36 x 28 feet, large cellar, city water, Georgia pine finish, beautiful hem- lock hedge on North Line. Fruit trees, lawn t^hrubs, eU'. 15.000 square feet of glass (seven substantial greenhouses and propagating house.) City water throughout, electric lights through the avenue. 15 minutes to Hudson River R. R. Station. This property is well situated for a beautiful Summer home. Greenhouses can be run to cover all expenses of living and yield profit. Must be .seen to be appreciated. Call or address THOMAS DEVOY'S SON, Administrator, 40 Worrall Ave., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. April 28. 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 565 FOR SALE FOR SALE— 150 boxes of new Pittsburg Glass. 16 In. X 18 In. A double. 2500 ft. 2ln. In.n pipe, new. Reason for selling : Slckneas. N. J., eare The Florists" Exchange. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SBVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also Dew No 16 Hltcblngs at reduced cost, one 12 section ScoIIar capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lot- ton, West Side Avenue Station. C. B. R. of N. J.. Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, out and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 HetTopoUtan Ave. UentloD lite FlorlBta' Bxcbanc* when writing. PIIIJPC Rider -BrIcBSOD. Second-hand, from rumro 940.00 up; »1I repairs: other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil CDC 1 second-bandaem Torrid. $35.00. Two DUILCnO second hand No. 16 Hltchlngs Boiler. Good condUloD, $70. One second-hand tubular hot water boiler 3 ft. In diameter 12 ft. long. Price »36.00. DIDC liood serTlceable seoond-hand, with rlrC Threads; 2-ln.. 7 ots.; m-ln., SM cto.; l^i-ln., lets.; l-ln., Jets.; 2K ln.,10cts.: JlB., Ucts.; 4 In., loots. New 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with conpUngs, i% cts. ft. Old and new flttlngs and valves. ,_ , ^ CTAfti/c mnA nice New Economy, best made OlUlRd inQ UICO No. 1 Threads, »-ln., 9i-in. l-ln. pipe, f 3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., IX-In. >-ln. pipe, t4.00. DiDr nilTTCOC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt UUIItno cuts n-m.-i-in. pipe, $1.00 No. 2cutsl-ln.-2-ln.plpe,$1.30. CTII I cnil U/DCHPUFC ''°"' Uln., grips ;i; ollLLoUN WnLlllincO in.-2-ln. pipe, $1.66- 24-in. grips M-ln.-2H in. pipe, $2.40 ; 38-ln., grips >4-ln.-S«-ln . pipe. »*.76. DIDC UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips H-ln.-2 rlrt YlOtO m. pipe, $2.00. f^ADncIl unCC New. H-ln.. guaranteed lOO-lbs. DAnUCn nUoC pressure, l\i cts. per ft.; H-ln. not guaranteed, 4H ots. per ft. UnT DCn CACU New. Oyprees, 3-ft.i6ft.,from nUi'DtU unOn 75 ots. up; glazed, complete, from 91.60 up. Second-hand, In good condition, all glass In , at tl. 25 and $1.00 each. new No. 18 gaagc in rolls of 12 lbs. at 80c. per roll. FLORIST SHOW CASE \li^:i^ril^. two sides and front, and tup of French duuble thick glass. Sliding doors In front and shutters for same. Bottom Is zincllned for ice storage. Price $20.00. m A MM New American 10x12 single (1.85 ■■I BXX per box; 12x12 single $1 90 per • ■■■•WW box; 10x!2, 12x12. 10x16 double, $2.85 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; 18x16, 16x18. $3.10 per box ; 16x24 double $3.30 per box. Second hand glass, 10 x 12, at $1.50 per box. Getonr prloes on New Galf Cyprees Bntld- ine Material, Veutllatlns: Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. JETROPOUITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Mitropolltan Avanue. BROOKLYN. N. Y Uentlon Tb* rlorlita' BzchaiKe when writing. GALVANIZED WIRE M! All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business witli Europe stiould send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" TfilB lB TIIK lirilish Trade Paper, being read weekly by all IIortn-uHiiral traaeiB. It IB also taken by over KiOO of tlie best Continental houses. Annnal aubBt^'.riptioiiB to cover coat of EoBtaye, 75 cents. Money orders payable at owifliam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE rH. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts EuropMn Agtnti lor THE AMERICAN CARNATION MmtloB T%m noTlib' Mtthtatt wtoa wiltlag I The F. E. CONINE NURSERY CO. (Successor to FRA^K ELMtR CONINE) STRATFORD, CONN. Established 11 years. We are hustliiiti Nursery men and till Lute orders. We lead in the Sale of ROSES, TREE ROSES, etc.. etc. Why shouldn't we ? We have 27 of the leacjink' varieties (if ROSES yet on hand to fill orders with, ilorinant and liiie- 1'2 liailiiiK varieties rif TREE ROSES. Many are plaiitinK Tree Koses. Ill varii'ties of HYBRID RHODODENDRONS all sizes anil priees. PYRAIVIIDAL and TREE BOXWOOD all sizes. TREE AZALIAS. OLD VINES. HYDRANGEA P. G. 4 years old. Elegant Stock. HYDRANGEA P. G. Trees .s years old. SHRUBS all kinds 'J to s it FRUIT TREES, BERRY BUSHES, etc. AUSTRIAN and SCOTCH PINES 4 to s ft, nowhere excelled. RETINOSPORAS in variety 2 to 7 ft. COLORADO BLUES 2 ft 3 ft . and -fi ft. ptlie KOSTERI. ORNAMENTAL and SHADE TREES. In faitlmiist EVERYTHING. WE FILL LATE ORDERS. If you want some good stock von had liettcr eonnminieate with us no matter what it is in the Nursery line. RETAIL PRINCIPALLY. UeatloQ The Florlsti' Exebao^e when writing. ROSES GRAFTED FINE STOCK. RBADT NOW^. Richmond, f 3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per ItJOO. Klllsrney, $2.60 per doz., $18.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000. Etoile De France, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Kaiserln, Carnot, Uncle John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, 2M in. pots, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. KiUarney, 300 strong, dormant plants, 2 year, $26.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Kirhniond. $12.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per Etoile I>e France, $12.00 per 100. bunrlrte, Perle, Sunset, Chatenay, per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $1, 100; $38.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS From Pots. Healtliy Stock Per 100 Robt. Craig, and Vii-tory, strong, $2.50 per doz $16.00 Lieut. Peary and Cardinal 6.00 Lady Bountiful and Patten 6 CO Knt'liantress, Kthel Ward, Flamingo, Prosperity 4.(.0 BoHton Market, General Maceo, T. W. LawHon, Melha, 4)aeen T^oulse, The Queen, Pink Armjzinda 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS See our Advertisement in last week's issue for Varieties and Prices. Cannas, stronii; tlonnant roots In 30 tine varietleR.lglS.OU and $3.00 per 100 ; $18.00 and$25.00 per 1000. VERBENAS >oo Best Mammoths, from pots $3,00 MISCELLANEOUS Aireratum, Cope's Pet, White Gap, 100 1000 P. Panllne. 8. Garney L. Bennet 11.00 $8.00 Achyranthes.fonr 8orts l.CO 8.00 Ampelopsis Veitchil, pot grown 8.00 Coleus, best bedding and fancy sorts.. . 1.00 8.00 Cuphea 1.25 Fuchsia, doable and single 2.00 16.00 Feverfew, double white 1.60 12.00 Geraniums, doiil>1(' and single 2.00 16.00 Heliotrope, light and darb 1.26 10.00 Ivy, German 1.50 .... Moon Vine, true white $2.00 $I5.00 Pelargoniums, fine varieties, a.^ Id., strong 6.00 ... Salvia, Splendens and Bedman 1.25 10.00 Salvia, new early flowering sorts 1.60 12.00 ASPAKAGUSSPKENGEKI, 3In. pots. $6.00 per 100 : Z% in., $8.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, flowering varieties, 3 In. pots, 18.00 per 100. SMILAX, from 2H. in. pots. $2.00 per 100 ; fl8.0C per 1000 ; 3 in., $3.00 per 100. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. WOOD BROTHERS, Rishkill, __^ Mention The Florists* Eichangewhen writing. IN. Y. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Orofis Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. VEGETABLE PLANTS LETTUCE, BostiiU Market. Big Boston, Grand Rapids. $1.00 per 1000. CABBAGE, Succession, Wiiinigstadt, Express, $2.00 per 1000. All late varieties after May 1st. CAULIFLOWER, Transplanted, Early Snowball, Karly Paris, 75c. per 100. TOMATOES, s \ aiii-ties. $2,00 per 1000. ASTER PLANTS, Transplanted, strong. Comet, .Si-iiiplr- I'.rancliing. TmtT. Paeony fl.. Victoria, c^iieen of ttie Market, in colors, 60c, per 100, nii.xed. ."SOc. STOCKS, White Perpetual and large fl. dwarf. transplanted. T.'jc. per 100. VERBENA HYBRIDA, mixed seedlings, ,50c. per 100. SWEET WILLIAM, single and double mixed, .00c. per 100. CU8TAV FREYTAC, 8i Watson Av., W. Orange, N. J. MF-iitli>n The Florists' Rxchnngp wben writing. BBOW nDSBBOOmS If you do not know how, procure that simple but complete and practical book called "How to Grow Mushrooms." The price Is ten cents and It can be secured from this office Special rates will be made to the trade whi wish to supply their customers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQE 2 Duane St., New York OAK QROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. AsparaguB plamoBus nanus seed, Lath bouse grown. $1.75 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed, Crozy's mix $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. Mention Tbe Florlatg' Bicbapgc when wrltlpg. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. BOONE. lA. — Martin J. Lockard has opened a flower store here. GALESBURG. ILL. — Schuyler Case will build a greenhouse on a recently purchased tract of land. DANIELSON, CONN. — W. J. Schoon- man has established a florist and nur- sery business on North street. PARKBRSBURG, W. VA.— C. P. Dud- ley has purchased a lot on Fifth street on which he will erect a new flower ■.store. , WABASH. IND. — The Conner-Ulsh Floral Company has been incorporated: capita], $.'j,000. Directors: James D. Conner. Jr.; Charles T. Conner and Alonzo Ulsh. BIDDEFORD. ME. — Edward J. Gove has sold his florist busniess to Charles S. Strout .who will remove the struc- tures to his own premises . Mr. Gove will enter the hotel business. Boston Club's Banquet. It is now quill! a few years since the Bos- ton Oardcnor.s' and Florists' Club held any fntertainment amont^ its own members in the shape of u bamiuet. It was decided a few weeks at?o to hold one this season, and that it was a grand success was proved on Wed- Mt^sday evening when Horticultural Hall never looked better than when over tiiree linndred ladies and gentlemen sat down to a bountiful repast. The table decorations were very line having been carried out by sueh I'xperts as David Lumsden and Eflward Hatch. After the dinner had been served an hour was spent with musical selections by a young ladies' mandolin club, songs from the club quartette, and Frank Cannell, and the reading of selections by young lady artists. Dancing was then indulged in till a late hour, Peter Miller acting ably as floor director. J. W. DUNCAN. Carthage, Mo. The L. E. Arclii:is HcmxI Co., composed of L. E. Archias and his wile, Mrs. M C. Archias, wont into voluntary bankruptcy Thursday, .\pril 10, and their store on North Main street was closed. The liabilities are placed at some $12,000 or SKS.Ono, of which S8,400 is owing to the banks of the city. Mr. Archias places his resources at $1.5,000 or 816,000 and says he hopes to pay out dollar for dollar, although in bankruptcy proceedingo the ex- penses consume some of the resources and the forced sales sacrifice values to a certain extent. Mr. Archias established his seed business here in February, 1803, and has been here a little over thirteen years. He has built up a business which has been a credit to the city and has borne his share of fostering all local enterprises. All good citizens sincerely regret his failure. Mr. Archias has sustained slf.G MARIE LI(;ER ET. BONNEFOND ROBINSON LADY HARRIETT ALICE BYRON HALLIDAY MONROVIA WILLOWkROOK OMEGA S.T.WRIGHT IVORY DALSKOV RICHMOND ROSE. 2^4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100. M AMAN COCHET ROSES, 3 inch Sl.UO per 100, 436.00 per 1000. ■w. J. & in. CASH or C. O. D. S. VBSEY, FORT -WAYNB, UeDtlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. INDIANA. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTIINGS Per 100 tnchantress $3.00 Lawson 2 00 Prosperity 200 iiradt 2.0O Per 1000 $2.5.00 15.00 15.00 IS.OO QRAFTED ROSES. iJi-«---S Per 100 Per 1000 $1.50 $15.00 1.50 12.50 1.25 12..50 1.26 12.60 $10.00 per 100. .$100.00 per 1000. $10.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. Queen Louise May Naylor.... Joost Eldorado EDWARD J. TAYLOR, UeDtlon The riorlsts' Exchange when writing. Southport, Conn. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders for My Maryland. A great many peojjle doubtless think they can grow the variety as well as we do. We look at such things In the same light. Then. too. perhaps some people have confidence in our statenieLts, which is also a factor. Not inauyoarnatiune succeed in every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these cir- cumstances we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first lirize tor 60 white at March Show, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to t)ecome the leader in the red and white variegated class. Awarded flrst prize tor 50 variegated at March Show, Cin- cinnati, Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. 0.. $2.60 per doz., $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. the; h. -vvkber & sons CO.. OAKLAND' Ml). MentloD The Florlats' Exchange when writing. It is All White THE Iai-ge.st, earliest and most free, bloom- ing of all the white carnations. A flne lot of selected, guaranteed to be well rooted cuttings, will be ready foi- prompt shipment flrst week in April. Get in your order at once. $12.00 per 100 SIOO.OO per 1000. 50 at 100 rate and '250 at 1000 rate. F. DORNER & SONS CO. lUMYEnf, IIND. MentloD The Florlata' Exchange when writing. LAST CALL ABUNDANCE Rooted cuttings from the soil, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Abundance lias done honor to Its name for Easier, for it has given me a large field of blooms tor Easter week when other carnations have been scarce. They are full of shoots and flowers now, and will con- tinue to crop heavily, until they will have to make room for the young plants from the fielJ. Come and see them and convince yourself. R. FISCHER, GREAT NKK, I. I., N. Y. Mention The Florlflti' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per 100: $100 iior 1000. Linmodiate delivery. AH the nnvelties in Chrysanthemums. March ilelivery. If you did not receive my now list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADI,SON, N. J. Uention The Florists' Eichange when writing. PerlOO Per 1000 $60.00 46.00 30.00 2S.00 2.(00 IS.OO Fiancee. Cardinal $6.00 Crisis 6.t0 Lady Boantif al 3.60 Kncliantress 3.00 Estelle •• S.qO Lawson. B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 From pots 60c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a tew. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when wrltlpt. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Fink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framinthani.Mass. ilenttoD The Florists* Bxcbange when wrUlus. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per lUU Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $«0.00 iiUEEN LOUISE. 1.26 10.00 All cuttlnga well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellvill; Va. UenttoD The Florists' BxchanKs when writlns. CARNTn^NS We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for it. We can quote lowest prices for best c|uality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BR0822rr."ftb si"^i.BrookIyn, N- Y. Ifentlon the Florists' Btzcbange when writing. FINEST DOUBLE PETDHIjIli An Immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothing mixed. PerlOO Aereratcm, 4 vara. 2 in. pot $1.60 Aqiiilegrias, Campanulas, Coreopsis, Oalllardias and Poppy, 2 inch 2.00 <'uphea, 2 inch pots 2.00 l>oable I'etuiilas, in 3 Inch pots 3.60 Dracaena Iiulivihia.S inch 4.00 Hollyhocks, 3^ iii»-h, Chater strain. 6.00 •' Allegheny, Sfa inch 5.00 Ivy Geranium, 4 inch. 6.00 " " 3 Inch 4.00 Alme.Salleroi Geranium, 31^ Inch 4.00 Moon Vines, Smith's Hyb.,2inch 2.60 Petunia Ornndlilora. 3 inch, fine 3.00 .Salvia Splendens, tall, medium and dwarf 2 Inch 2.00 Rooted Cuttings by Mall. Per 100 Qazania Splendens $1.60 Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf 1.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Uention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS strong sand rooted cuttings, ready now, February struck, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Also rooted runners from Marie Louise, $'>.00 per 1000; 60e. per 100. The above are fine, healthy stoek. eleaii and free from disease, (-'ash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, S«i Rhlnebeck, N. Y. Ufentlon the Florists* Bzchanse when writing. April 2S, I9U6 The Hlorists' Exchange 567 St. Louis. The Week's News. J. E. O'Neil. of Vaughan's, Chi- cago, spent a week here with good re- sults. Arnold Ringier, of W. W. Barnai-d & Co.. Chicago, got in from the coast Saturday, and is having a fine trade. S. S. Skidelsky, the man who sells anything a florist niay need, is in town. This time his specialty is the new Nephrolepis Whitmanii, of H. Barrows & Son. J. William Pattnn will this week give up his position with F. M. Ellis, and take charge of the concessions at Wonderland Park at Indianapolis. Ind. "Pat," as he is known to buyers, has the best wishes of the trade in his venture. Pilcher & Burrows have sold their brokerage business to William C. Smith & Co.. who will conduct it on the same lines as heretofore. Mr. Smith has a wide acquaintance with the trade throughout the country, having been at one time in the em- ploy of Frank M. Ellis. He is a nephew of Wm. Edlefsen, of Milwau- kee, and brother-in-law of Mr. Hun- kel, of Holton & Hunkel, also of Mil- waukee. The business he has bought is successful and of large proportions. The late firm will remain in this city; Mr. Pilcher is a grower in Kirkwood. and Mr. Burrows has other large in- terests in this city to be looked after. On Friday night last the City Coun- cil confirmed the appointment of An- drew Meyer, Jr., for the office of City Forester. Mr. Meyer has been super- intendent of public parks for the past three years. He will take up the duties of forester at once. This will leave the oflice of superintendent of parks vacant, and the position will most likely fall to George Ostertag. who has charge of Forest Park. J. J. Beneke, Robert Beyer and Charles Juengel will again act as judges of election this year. The flcri.st bowlers rolled three good games on Monday night against the Strong Pern Glens and lost the match. Beyer, Beneke, Kuehn, K-Uisou aud Schrifer all rolling over the 500 mark in the three games. ST. PATRICK. St. Paul. News Notes. The growers of bedding stock are now getting busy; the weather has warmed up nicely and already preparations are made fnr the filling of window boxes, making beds, etc. Hangen & Swanson have a very fine assortment of bedding plants, prin- cipally geraniums in good colors, dark reds particularly. C. F. Haui)t has rented a prominent space at the flatiron block and in- tends putting in a larger display than ever. His efforts have been put to bedding plants this year, and he has a very fine miscellaneous stock. Krinke & Sons have a fine selection of bedding plants, which will be sold at their new Wabasha street store instead of on the market. Swanson Floral Company have a window full of their new Minnehaha rose in 4-inoh pots, which seem to sell well. It is a light shade of pink and has considerable hybrid blood In it, which gives it a good stand, making very fine foliage. If properly intro- duced and advertised there is no doubt that a large number could be disposed of. L. L. May & Company are now en- gaged in getting out their Spring de- liveries of trees at the nurseries which are at Lakeland, Minn. In all they have 150 hands at work, their de- liveries being very heavy this Spring. Carolina poplars are in great de- mand in this section; the firm re- ceived oTie order for 7000 trees. This climate is known generally to be very severe in the Winter, still no stock has been winter-killed. Their new apple Minnetonka is also selling well, and it has been hard to get a suffi- cient number with which to supply the demand. The catalogue business is gradually dropping off, but daily receipts show a material gain over last year, pos- sibly due to judicious advertising. January and February advertising does not seem to be the proper thing for this section. We believe March is early enough. PAUL. Newport, R. L Trade Notes. There is a great deal of plant- ing going on at present; in conse- quence, business in shrubs and trees is booming. V. A. Vanicek is having an unexpected run on nearly everything in stock. There has been an unusually large demand for box and lately for hydrangeas in clumps and in tubs, while disappointing developments dur- ing the past week will no doubt in- crease the demand for hydrangeas and increase the price aLso. It has been found that despite the mild Win- ter an unusually large number of hy- drangeas succumbed ; on some places whole beds of them are found to be as good as dead for this year. Mr. Galvin has some splendid speci- mens of Irish yews ror wtiich he is apparently finding a ready market. Native cedars in large sizes are be- ing planted on one or two places. Evergreens of good size and form are in brisk demand at good prices. Good sized Arbor vitte are scarce. Privet in standard and pyramid forms is ask- ed for and it looks as if the demand would yearly increase. Joseph Leikens visited Newport this week. The next meeting ..f the Rhode Is- land League of Societies for Rural Progress will be held in Newport, on the invitation of the Newport Horti- cultural Society. This society or lea- gue of societies is doing much for the bettering of the condition of rural communities and incidentally for hor- ticulture, because any movement hav- ing for its object the beautifying of the home surroundings of the poor is bound in time at least to be a benefit to the trade. This is, however, only the sordid rea.son why men work- ing in a cause like this should be en- couraged. The main object itself will doubtless commend it to horticultur- ists as well a.s to intelligent men of other callings. The opinion among florists in Now- port is that hereafter more attention will have to be given to the production of plants of moderate size for Easter and other festivals. Ferns and med- ium-sized palms are mucli sought for, but plants in bloom are always an attraction, especially in t-arly Spring and Winter. D. M. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. AL a convention in this oitj', last week, J. Horace MacFarland, of Harrisburg, Pa., was a prominent speaker. The purpo.se of the meeting was to arouse and promote a more general interest in horticultural sub- jects and the adornment of ground surrounding homes. The serious aspects of the coal situation upon the future prospects of the florist's trade was one of the prin- cipal topics discussed at the regular monthly nieeling of the Florists and Gardeners' Club on the evening of April 16. In the absence of Presi- dent J. P. Scherlenger, Vice-President William Hill occupied the chair. There was a good attendance, and after a discu.ssion of the Easter trade and conditions, reports were made on the recent exhibition of roses at Bos- ton; following came a general dis- cussion of the ravages of the gypsy moth upon plants, flowers and shrubs. The coal strike was freely discussed. The hardships that were experienced by the florists during the big strike of 1903 were retold by the various members and it was stated that if there was any increase over the pres- ent prices of coal, the majority of the smaller florists' establishments would be forced to close their greenhouses and buy such flowers as were required to fill orders of their regular retail trade. The matter of excursions to some of the larger greenhouses throughout the State for study and ex- amination of new varieties and seed- lings was discussed; later, a committee will be appointed to arrange several of these, also several pleasurable out- ings during the coming Summer. "Spraying Fruit and Other Trees" was the subject of an interesting and instructive address "by A. E. Stene, of the State Agricultural College, at a, regular meeting of the Rhode Islana Horticultural Society last Wednesday evening. He pointed out that there are more insects and more plant dis- eases at the present day than ever be- fore; owing, in his estimation, to the importation of seeue from foreign countries, thereby bringing a number of new insects. The committee ap- pointed to secure new quarters for the regular meetings of the society, re- ported that the lecture room or the Public Library had been found the most practical place available, and a resolution to accept the report was unanimously adopted. One new mem- ber was elected, and after a discussion pertaining to the better ways of mar- keting fruit, the meeting adjourned. Throughout the southern portions of the State, consideracle quantities of carnation stock have been planted in the field. G. S. W. DES MOINES, lA.— The Iowa Seed Company has bought the business of the Morris-Blair Floral Company at 30S Seventh street, and will be in charge of the store from this time on. Some important changes and im- provements are to be made in the present quarters. Under the management of the Iowa Floral Company every facility will be provided to give Des Moines a florist shop to meet every possible require- ment. In addition to the greenhouse purchased from the Morris-Blair Company, the Iowa Seed Company has twenty-four greenhouses of its own to draw from. Charles N. Page of the Iowa Seed Company opened the first downtown cut flower store in Des Momes twenty- two years ago. Few men are better known in the business than Mr. Page. Under his guidance the Iowa Seed Company has grown to such propor- tions as to attain an international reputation. BARGAINS IN PLANTS AspariiffUH SpreuK:erli,2^i In. pots, very strong; *5.0Uper 100. ** Dracaena indlviHa, 2!-^ In. pots, $2.00 per 100 tiraraeua Iiidlvisa, Sand fi In. pota, fie oo and jL'O.uOperlOa." Oeranlum, Mrae. Sallerol, 2}^ Jn. pote. $3 00 per 100. Heliotrope, Very Bushy. 2fi; in. pot8,$3.00perl00 Aeeratum, 2^ in. pota. S'i.uOper 100. Marguerite uaisles. Giant Flowered, 2^ In pots, $3.00 per 100 Geraniums, 314 in- pots. $5.00 per 100 4 in. pots. BIk Plants, $7.00 per 100 Very Bushy Plants. $12.00 per 100 Altemanthera, Red and Yellow, 2 in. pots. t2.00perl00 ■ R. CColeuB. Golden Queen and Verachaflel" ti. 65c. per 100 R. C Mums, all lioo'l varieties. $1.50 per 100 K. C. AKeratuni. llellotro]ie, Alterran thera. $1.00 pivr 100 Cash or Satisfactory Beferf ni ea. CorrespondeEce Invited, BKABANDE A: CORNELHI8, Kast 8onierviIle Greenhouses. Sotnerville, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Ardisia Crenulata, 4 in $25.00 3 in 12.50 Boston Ferns, '2in 3.00 3 in 8.00 Geraniums, Mmo. Sallerol, 2 in 2.50 Impatlens Holstii, 24 in 4.00 Sultana, 2 in 2.50 Salvia Splendens and Fireball, 2.00 President, '2 in 2.00 Roses, Crimson Rambler 2 to o ft 6.00 Dahlias, 10 varieties, divided roots 3.50 Scottii Ferns. 2^ in 5.00 Coleus, 12 varieties. 2jin 2.00 Vernbenas, 12 varieties, 2i in. - 2.50 Rex Begonias, eitiht varieties, 4 in 12.00 C. Rambler Roses, from pots, 5 in.. 2* in. '■-■• ft. hifrh 25.00 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICH & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. Cultural Directions Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor lo help promote business and establish better relations betw^een the dealer and his customer. Wow ready. In addition lo those below specified i Asters, Cabbage, Car- nations, Monthly, Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes, Violets, BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Direcilons COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE " CULTURALS " have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with tliese, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. "Vie following "Calturals" are noiv ready: AMARYLLIS (HippcHStrum) ANNUALS FROM SEHD ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardv COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS. Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for Houce and Garden MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES WATER GARDEN, How to Make and Manage a PRICE LIST SOO Cultural Directions for $1.50 1,000 Printed on white paper, clear type, size 6 x 9W ^^^ ^ inches, in an assortiiieiiL yoiir Bflection.of not 9a*50 ) less than loo of t-acli, delivered carriage paid. Sufficient sp;ice will be k-ft at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint (3 lines) we will put same on for you, at 50 cents for 6UU, 76 cents for 1000. Special quotations will be made on quantities of lo.ooo "CULTURALS'* or over. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. ud. Pubs. The Florists' Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK Ueutlon The Florists' Excbaoge wben writing. 568 The Florists' Bxchanse LATER EASTER REPORTS CHICAGO. — The commission houses report on Easter trade as under: Vaughan & Sperry: "Could not have been better through the early part of the week, and it would have held had we known what was to be shipped to us on Friday and Saturday." Percy Jones: "Prices on carnatmns and bulbous stock were lower than last year but the volume of shipments from the 'same area of glass was so much larger that the gross receipts are vastly '"zeck &'Mann: "Satisfactory in every way, with a very slight amount of stock on hand; and as that is all fresh we can handle it to advantage. . A L,. Randall Company: "Business was very heavy. Had a little too much stock in violets and bulbous flowers at the end of the week which we could have handled to advantage earlier. E P. Wlnterson Company: Splendid business until the cyclone struck and then we were overloaded to an extent which has never been equalled in the history of our business." J B. Deamud Company: "Business was the best the house ever saw, but of course we got a part of the volcanic eruption which deluged the city at the end of the week." ^ -,, » Kennicott Brothers: "We handled more goods than ever before, but at the end we had to sacrifice goods which could have oeen put through at a profit two days earlier." „ ,^ ^ , . C W. McKellar: "Could not ask for anything better during the first of the week. In the end we were, like the rest, in the greatest maelstrom in the history of commercial horticulture in Chicago." E. H. Hunt: "The week was fully up Joseph Craig: "One of the best, if not the best Easter that I ever saw. Plenty of stock at reasonable prices, with a good demand." , ,., Fleischman: "one of the best holiday trades that we ever experienced. Plan,t and cut flower business were both good. Harry Klunder: "We did a very nice business, thou'jh we notice that every year the rush is put off to the last min- " John F. Kidwell & Brother: The easi- est and probably the most profitable Easter we ever had." . S. Muir: "Very good from every point of view." , ,.j, , T H. N. Bruns: "A splendid week. I did especially well on my lily of the valley " George Asmus: "Although I cannot give you the exact figures it is safe to say that our business was more than double what it was last year. We had a tremendous call for plants and baskets, and the demand for cut flowers was un- DrBcedentcd.'' George Wittbold Company: "One of the best holidays in the history of our business." ^ ^ t-, *. Ernst Wienhoeber: "A perfect Easter except for the weather. No particular change in styles unless that the sale of plants and baskets was slightly heav- ier." HARTFORD, CONN. — Easter trade was indeed very gratifying, the weather being all that could have been desired up to Sunday morning, when it poured rain. This, of course, had a bad effect on the Sunday trade, principally the violet business. All of the dealers were completely cleaned out of all kinds of plants. There was a scarcity of lilies Saturday morning, some of the dealers not having any at all to offer, and they could not be bought anywhere in this View in Greenhouse of J. R. Hellenthal, Columbus, O. Easter, I906. to any corresponding week with us, though if we could have had the flow- ers which we received on Friday and Saturday two days earlier, the results would have been more satisfactory." E. C. Amling: -"Everything was all right, but would have done better if we had known earlier in the week just what we were to receive." The retail houses had the following to say: A. I. Simmons: "Business with me was 100 per cent, better than past years." . ^ j A. Lange: "Very nice trade, indeed. I had a room on the second and another on the eighteenth floor of this building and am perfectly satisfied with results." George Perdicas: "Good business throughout the week." J. Mangel: "A good deal better than last year. We sold out completely." P. J. Hauswirth: "The inclemency of the weather on Friday and Saturday un- doubtedly affected the retail business. Plants, outside of lilies, did not move as freely as they should have done. Azaleas and hydrangeas were not in over demand. Our business was considerably in excess of the Easters of preceding years and we sold out nicely on cut flowers, with Ijhe exception of violets." Harry Rowe: "Very fine indeed. About 2 5 per cent, increase over last year. Hampers and fancy baskets of plants were particularly in demand." John Bruckner: "My store was packed full on Saturday so that we had to turn customers away." Lubliner & Trinz: "Could not have been better. We positively could not nave handled any more business." Central Floral Company: "Our trade was fully up to expectations and per- fectly satisfactory in every way." locality. As usual lilies were in most demand in the plant line, and some very good ones were in the market. The gen- eral price charged for them was 20o. per blossom, although 25c. was realized in some cases. Azaleas sold exceptional- ly well; the medium priced ones proved to be the best sellers, going at from $1 60 to J5 each. Rhododendrons went better than ever before at from $1.50 to $2 each. Not many of them were to be had There was also an unusual de- mand for Rambler roses, and some very good plants to be seen in the different stores; $1.60 and $3 each were the prices asked for them. Tulips in pans and hyacinths in pots sold about as usual, the former bringing from 50c. to $1 per pan and the latter 26c. each in 4-inch pots. There seemed to be an increased demand for spirasas; they sold at from 50c. to $1.50 each. The market was limited on lilacs; what were to be had sold readily at from $1.50 to $3 each. A number of violets in pots were sold at 60c. per pot. Daffodils in pans went about as usual at $1 per pan. There were but few good genistas or hy- drangeas to be had and but little call for them. Carnations and violets were in great- est demand in the cut flower line. The former were very scarce: some of the dealers stopped taking orders for them early in the week. The ordinary kinds brought 76o. per dozen and the fancy varieties $1. The demand for violets was about the same as last year and the supply was equal to the call. The quality was exceptionally good for this time of year — much better than last year. Roses sold well at from $1 to $2 per dozen. A few Ulrlch Brunner were in the market at $3 per dozen. All were of good quality and the supply was about equal to the demand. Bulbous stock, such as tulips, hyacinths, daffo- dils, etc., sold fairly well at 50c. a dozen. They were used principally in making up boxes of mixed flowers. Cut lilies and callas sold about as usual, the lilies bringing $2 and $2.50 a dozen, and the callas $2. J. F. C. COLUMBUS, O. — Easter trade was very good. Palm Sunday there were hundreds of visitors to J. R. Hellen- thal's greenhouses to see his large dis- play of stock. Two hundred and thirty Crimson Rambler roses were very fine, well-shaped plants. Mr. Hellenthal finds it pays to grow some large plants, as there is always a good demand for good stock. They sold easily at $2 to $4.50. Lilium longifiorum were extra good this season; perfect foliage, large flowers and the plants three feet and over. Hydrangeas were exceptionally fine, with 6 to 11 clusters, selling at $2 to $5, A fine lot of red peonies came in just right and made a very attractive win- dow display. Baby Rambler and hy- brid roses were in good shape. Ulrlch Brunner. Magna Charta, Baroness Roth- schild and Frau Karl Drusohki sold readily at 76c. to $1.25 per plant. Spiraeas and bulbous stock were all very good. Every salable plant was cleaned up by Saturday night. Carnations brought $1 a dozen; roses $2 to $3 per dozen. Mr. Hellenthal has planned to build this Spring a carnation house, 30 by 140 feet, to meet the demand of his increas- ing trade. That will give him 30,000 square feet of glass. C. M. J. LYNN, MASS. — Easter plant trade was the best on record. In the cut flower line it was about the same as in previous years. Lilies were very plentiful the first of the week, and as all the principal department and grocery stores had a large supply, it seems as if the growers were trying to cut each other to supply them. The ruling price was 10c. to 121AC. at retail; as a result there was not a lily left by Saturday morning. With the trade, conditions were not much better; the stores sold lilies at 121/20. to 20c. as a top price. All kinds of fiowering plants went well in limited numbers. Azaleas and bulb- ous stock sold well. Nothing new was noticed. Carnations as usual were the leaders, with violets closely following. Roses sold poorly, also bulbous stock. The stores did not decorate as much as usual; more artificial flowers were used than ever before. Church decorations were about the same as last year. There is not much money in these as a lot is expected for little money. On the whole, the Easter trade was larger; but at the financial end was about the same as last year owing mostly to the low prices on lilies. J. L. M. BUFFALO, N. T. — Stock for Easter, we might say, was over plentiful, in other words customers preferred plants to cut flowers at the price. Bride and Bridesmaid roses should not be sold for more than $3 per dozen at retail or $4 at the most. As it was $5 was the price demanded. Most people preferred plants to paying to high a price for cut flowers consequently florists are com- plaining of the cut flower trade being very poor. Carnations sold at from $1.50 to $3 for the best. A scarcity of car- nations was predicted; but by the ap- pearance of the stores, they did not seem to be scarce at all. Violets sold very well. The class of patrons buying these flowers does not seem to mind if the florist doubles the price. W. H. G. BALTIMORE. — The most favorable conditions prevailed in Baltimore and a big Easter business was done. All kinds of stock in both cut flowers and pot plants was to be had in plenty, but it all went, and at good prices. It seems the increasing trade demands a greater variety of stock, and catering to the fancies of customers; and by supplying just what they want at fair prices is the proper course to pursue as it has the tendency to clean up stock more expeditiously and will prolong ttie favorable market conditions after the holidays. ■ C. L. S. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET S; BLAKE Wholesale flori&t& 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. Conflignments solicited. Out-of-town orders care^ fully attended to. Give ub a trial. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK t St Floor. Telephone, 292 1-6243 Madison Sq. An Easter Lay. A woman pianist counts among her New York friends a callow illustrator who is not long on cash,- says the New York Sun. At Easter time the pianist received at her studio a wan, dejected azalea that suggested too much bluing in the wash. Tucked away in the plant was a typewritten confession which ran: The flowers that bloom in the Spring, tra-la. Are fluffy and fragrant and fair; But florist shops don't do a thing, tra-la. To a wad; for the prices they wring, tra-la. Do pompadour stunts with one's hair to " " ! But — Union Square sidewalks with pos- ies they string. Marked down and a-selling for any old thing — Tra-la! La-la-la! Tra-la! La-la-la! Tra-la! La-la-la! Tra-la! LILY Of mC VALLEY and FLNKIA YARIEGATA clumps, $5.00 per 100. H. PLADECK, ELMHURST, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 25 and 250 at 100 and lOCO rates Wilson Marshall, Christmas Ked Seedling, 3-3 ■.; In. $10.10 per 100; J76.00 per 1000. Fiancee. $6.00 per 100; Fred Burkl, M.OO per 100; Mrs. Patten, 13.00 per lOO, $26,00 per 1000; Prosperity, Enchantress. $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per WOO; Mr6. Lawson, Fair Maid, Harlowarden, Queen Louise, Boston Market, Joost, $2 00 per 100,116.00 perl'^on. GRAFTED B.OSES 214 in. pots Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at$10.00per 100 $9J.00 per 1000 ; Liberty, Killar- ney and Kaiser In A. Victoria, $16.00 per 100, Own Boot Koses, Bride and Bridesmaid. 3 In. pots, $4.00 per 100, $36 00 per 1000. Guaranteed flne stock in every way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Crimson: Harry Fenn ] Harlowarden r LighlPink: Fair Maid ) Pink; Frances Joost ] Variegated: Prosperity White: Queen Louise Gov. Wolcott Edith Foster Scarlet: Challenger Stocks in three colors from l3in. pots 100, extra strong. $1.50 per 100 .00 per 100. All well rooted, strong and healthy. 1.00 per HANSEN ®, LUNDSTED, PASSAIC, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM SOIL Early Late „ ,„„ Monrovia Yellow Bonnafton Per 100 F. Holiday Wm. H. Uuckham $1.60 Polly Rose Marie Liger Per 1000 Ur. Engaehard $12.00 POT PLANTS Sweet AlysBUm in bloom, 2 in. $2.00 per 100 Mammoth Verbenas. 2 In., $1.60 per 100 Salvia Fire Ball in bud, 2 in., $2.(J0per 100 Hhlox Drummondt. 2 In. ,$3. (Open 00 Petunia Hybrida, Single-Double, 2 in., $2.00 per 100 Nasturtinms, 2)i in., $2.00 per 100 Geraniums, in budand bloom, 4 In. ,$6.00 per 100 Cash with order please. B. MFRKEI.. Cor. Broad & «tli Streets, Carlstadt. N J. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. I rs/i rvj Fine 3 inch stock, $15.00 per 100. American Beauty roses, 2)4 inch $6.00 per 100; I50.00 per 1000. Bouvardia, white, red and pinl<, 2}{ inch, I4.00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235=1237 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Meutiou The Florists' Lxchnnye when writing. April 28, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Bxchange 569 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CoiDinlsslon Merchants In cut FLOWERS ORCHIO& AT ALL SEAM»N» 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Meotlon the Flortsta' Kbcchange when writing. BONINOT BROS. Wholesale Commission Dealebs in CUT FLOWER» 55-57 West 26th St. (B?,!5f„",). New York Telephone Gall, 830 Madison 8q. Mention the Floriata" Exchange when wrltlDg. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- IIO West 28th Street Telephone 324-32.5 Madison Square. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists « WEST 28th ST., NEW TOWi Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Squire GRO^VsnS, ATTENTION 1 Always I^eady to lieceive Fme Sto.-k WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 "West 20th Street 'Phone, 6E1 Madison Square. NC,W YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orcliids EstaMiBlied ]8.^S Mention tha rioiiata' fachtnge wheB writing. ALEX. J. GITTMAN Tlie Vriiolesale Florist ot Nevf York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1666 Madison Square Mention the Florlata' Bichange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers In TLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y ^i.;ntlon the Florista' Bichange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER I Wholo8&le Oommlsalon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougHby- St., BROOKLYN, N.-Y. Mention the FlorUts* Bichange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 •WEST 30tK STREET NE'W YORK CoDBlgnmenta Solicited. Telephone : 280 Madison 8q. Mention ttae norlsts' Bxeliance whea wrttlnc. Telepiione, 4591 Mai JAMES McMANUS ^'.'^^rs^ri 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. ^■a^A^^i^o^^ ALWAYS ON HAND • PECIAI.TT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES Cot Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26tb St. Coogan Building, NE'W YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale ot Cut Flowers. Wall Space tor advertising purposes to Kent. J. DONaLDSON, Secretary Mention the Florteta' Hzetaange when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 lUadlsoii Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers solicited Prompt payments. Give us a trial. Mention the Florlsta' Bichange when writing. Alfred H.LANCJAHR FRANK MILLANG Wholesile Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York r(?lei)lione Call: 2'j'j Madiison Square. Mention the FIorlBtB' Bxchange when writing. Moore, Hentz & Nash, Wholesale Florists 55 West 26th Street. Tel. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK Established 1891 55 WEST 28th STREET, Telephone, 3924 Madison Square SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Conslgmnents of First Class Stock Solicited. We have a demand for cut flowers every day in the year. We can handle all con- signments to your advantage. If you are growing for the wholesale market, ship to us, we can please you. Meotlon The Florlata' Bichapge when writing. Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO VJ. GHORMLEY '^""'■ESALE^COMMISSION Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cnt Flowers elephones,2200and 2201Madison«auare 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wtoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew yofk, Hpr. 26, 1B06 ITtces nnotca are l»y tbe Hnntlretl nnleas otbervrlse noted. -a. o 4. «. *. %. % P-A ?.\ % < %>. '« *^ Inf'r grades, M g Standabd .2 Varieties I all colors White Pink Bed Yel. & Tar.. White Pink Red Yel. & Var.. B •FANOT— ^ CThe highest W grades of O standard var.) [ Novelties Lilac, per bunch Lilies Lily op the Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy „,,, Nahcissos, Paper White " yellow Pansies, per doien bunches. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Tdlips to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to ,00 to 00 to 50 to 00 to 00 to 60 to 00 to 00 to 50 to 60 to 00 to 06 to 00 to 1.00 2.00 2 00 3 00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3 00 3 00 6.00 1.00 8.00 3,00 1.00 6 00 1,60 1.50 .75 20.00 ,08 3.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist »':&%uT, 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautr, Bridesmaid. Bride, Libertjr, Meteor, Lily of tHe Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street, New York Mention The Florlits' BxcllMge when writing. J.Sellsman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SEUGMAN & COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cat Flower Company Mention The FlorlBts* Bxchange when writing. SLINN& THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— violets, Carnitlons and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- ments Solicited. Telephone I S864 Madison Square Mention tbe Floriaf ' Bxchange when writing. Frank H. TRAEUDLy Charles Schenck Teletihone, I99S Madison Square Edw^. C. Horan S5 West 28th St., NEW YORK TELBPHONB, 1462-1463 riADISON SQUARE CUT RUOW^ERS AT WHOUESAUE Traendly 4 Schenck "Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones I 798 end 799 MADIBON SQUAfiE C0NSIGNMENT.S Solicited UentloD the Florlsta' nxchaive wbea wrttlng. JOHN YOUNG 'Wholesale Florist 5 1 W. 28th St., N EW YORK Telephonf: 44G3-4464 MADISON SQUARE Mention the Florlata' Bxchange when writiBg. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 4850 Madison Square ConslgnmeDis ot ciolce Flowers solicited Mention the rioristB' Bxchange whea writing. 570 The Plorists' Hxohange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^ "TaL*^K,r:.\^rr"^ ^"^ S'WEET PEAS, GARDENIAS, AND ALI. CHOICE FLO'WERS IN SEASON. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelphia Mention The FlortaU' Bicbanye when writing. SAMUEL S. PEMNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelptiia Mention Hie FlorieU' Etxchan^e when writing. Select Valley, $3.00, $4. 00 and $5.00 per 100. PITTSBURQ CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. p^^^^ *^o^es, carnations, white 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURQ, PA. AND YELLOW IRIS AND NOVELTIES Mention Hie FloriBta' Exchange when writing. WTMAS, BttUTIES, SWffT PtAS, VAUfY. ™' ASSLBF Mention ITie FlorlstB' Bachangg when wrltlpg. ■^iLiD sn/LiiL..^:^: .A-irrj E,A.STER LILIES CAI.I. ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOR PROMPT DELIVERY Prompt Reports" Bnstness hoars: 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. WHOLESAI,E AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1281 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA Choice Carnations, Sweet Peas, Daffodils and Violets in quantity " ^pmLADELraiA Mention The FloriBtt' E#scban«e wbeo writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist IS26 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. Mention The Florists' Bxehange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS, MO Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. UOLION & HUNKEl CO. ■WHOI,ESAI.E FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manutactjuera of WIRE HESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'l-hont'. Mam 874. P.O. Box Ml Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Boston Apr. 23. 1906 BuHalo Apr. 23, 1906 Dotroit Apr. 15. 1906 Cincinnati Apr. 23, 1906 Baltimore Apr. 2. 1906 NAMES AND VARIETIES Milwaukee Apr. 21, 1906 Phil'delphia Apr. 8, 1906 Pittsburg Apr. 23. 1906 St. Louis Apr. 23. 1906 20.00 to 40.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 s'.ob 12.50 30.00 to 36.00 20.00 to 30.00 6.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 to to 45.00 to 35.00 to 2.5.00 10.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 . ..to to 8.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to to to to to 5.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.60 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 50.00 &5.00 '7.66 6.00 3..50 2.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 to 40.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 6.00 to 10-00 to .s no to r.(Ni 4.00 to 5.00 5.00 to 8.00 5.00 to S.OO to to 3.00 to 6.00 to to 25.00 18.00 12.50 8.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 10 00 30.00 to 40.00 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 12.60 4.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 20.00 to 20.00 to 30.00 12.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 12.00 4,00 to 12.00 4.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to to to 12.60 to 15.00 4.00 to " No. 1 . . 8.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to " Culls and ordinary... BRIDE, 'MAID, fancy-special j'l extra 3.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 1.00 to M " No. 1 . to 3.00 to 4.00 to 0 " No. 2 to to ..to 0! GOLDEN GATE 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to K. A. VICTORIA to 6.00 to LIBERTY to to METEOR .... to to PERLE 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to to 50.00 to .50 to 1.00 to ORCHIDS-Cattleyas to 1.00 1.00 1.1.0 1.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 50.00 1.25 to 1..50 IM to 2..50 1.60 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.60 2.00 to 3.00 2..50 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 2.50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 .75 1..50 1.50 to 1..50 2.00 to 2,.Vl 2.00 to 2..^in f Inferior grades, all colors "> i White 2.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 to to 1.00 l.OO to 1.50 to 1.50 to 2.00 1..50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2 00 to 1..50 to 1..50 to 1.50 to 1.50 2.00 to 3.00 - to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 to to 3 00 1.00 to 1.50 to to 3.OOI 1.00 to 5 Standard I Pink 1.00 to 1.50 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.50; 2.00 to 2 .'■.n 2 Varieties j Red 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 1..50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1..50 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 to 2 .Sii to 3,00 3.00 to 0.:'* to 3.00 to 3.00 to t ' Yellow and var 2 (White iv Fancy ) Pinlf 3.001 1.50 to 2.00 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 5.00: 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 1.60 2.0O to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to < Varieties 1 Red '.. ... 2.0O to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 to O ' Yellow and var ... I Novelties 4.00 i 66 3.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to .75 to ..50 to 1.00 40.00 to 50.00 to to 2.m to 60.00 to to 35.00 to 35.00 to to to i.66 to 1,011 60.00'25.00 to .50.fKi 50 00,25.00 to .50.0(1 ADIANTUM to 1.00 to 1.50 1.66 to 1..50 30.00 to 50.00 2.00 to 3.00 8.00 to 10.00 to to 1.00 to to ASPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten " f^prengeri. bunches.. CALLAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ordinary.. 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to 3.00 3.00 12.60 .50.00 to 60.00 to 12.50 to 15.00 to 25.00 to 50.00 25 00 to 76 00 to to 8.00 6.00 to 10.00 to to 12.50 to 1.00 8.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to DAHLIAS to to i'6!o6 16:60 4.00 2.00 i5!66 .60 .75 2.00 1.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 15.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 15.00 to 20.00 .25 to .30 .30 to .60 2.00 to 3.00 .60 to 1.25 to to to to DAISIES to .75 1.50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 10.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to to to 10.00 to 12,50 GLADIOLUS to to to to 15.00 to 10.00 to 10.001 3.00 to 4.00 LILIES, Harrisii to 10.00 to 12.,50 to 10.00 8.00 to to 1.5.00 to " LtniL'iflorum ... . to lO.OOi to fi.no to 10.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 1.00 to to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to to 4.00 to 2.00 to to LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ordinary to to to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00' 2.00 to 4 00 2.00 2.00 to 3.00| .to 1.00 3.00 to 4.00, 2.00 to 3.00 25.0016.00 to 20.00 16.00 to 25.00 .50 ..50 to .75; .25 to .50 to 3.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 12.60 to to 15.00 to .60 to .75 to to to to to 15.00 .50 15.00 to 25.00! .26 to .50 to SMILAX 12.,50 to 15.00 to to .25 to .40 to .76 to to .75 to 1.00 to .75 to 1.00 to 3.00 2.50 to S.OOi 1.00 .50 to 1.00' 4.00 to 1 NARCISSUS to 3 00 2.00 to 3.00 .25 to 1.00 2.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 3.00 to to SWEET PEAS . to 1.00 .75 to 2.00 .60 to 1.00 to HYACINTHS Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lllv HarrijII Brides, 'Maids American Beauties \A/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS Cin HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence S(., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Can furnish at abort notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 Pittsliyrs Florists' Exchange 217. 219. 221. 223 DIAMOND STREET. Pittsburg, Pa. Largest Wholesale House between New Yeric and Chicago Ueotlon The PlorUti' Bxchanse when writing. DUMONT & CO. Vfholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Keystone *Phone«. Headquarters in Western New Yort For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kliulB of Season- able FlOWtTB. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DCALCR IN rLORISTS' SUPPLICS AND WtRC DEBICNS 383-87 Ellleott $1. BUFFLAO. N.Y. GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Uentlon The Florlats' Bxehftnge when wrltlag. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES G. i nmm u. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltiug. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. fVliolesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Plovers Open E-veningB nnlll 8. COLUMBUS, OHIO.— The record-breaking' operations among our local florists during the past week deniori.st rated the growing popularity of flowers as compared with any other form of Easter offering. The tradf was looking for big things and was not dis- nppointed, for by Sunday night the green- houses and stores were pretty well sold out of ail available stock. No especially new or difl'erent taste in blooms or plants was noticeable ; all the well established favorites seemed to receive their share of attention. As usual carnations and roses held the lead, the former commonly bringing 75c. to $1.25 per di'zen, and the latter $1 to $3 for miscel- lanenns stock, while American Beauty were :n good request at SI to SH, according to size and perfection of bloom and length of steni. Bulbous stock held its own rpiite well, and immense i.(uantities as plants and cut flowers were sold at 75c. to !?1. Other quotations were Crimson Bambler, $1.50, Baby Rambler, SI ; violets $2 to $2.50 per hundred ; azaleas $2 to Sleach ; spiraeas 50e. to $1. One Arm figured uji that they had sold 10,000 carnations at retail, most of them on Saturday. The operations of the week alsn bring out the growing importance of Colum- bus as a distributing centre in this line, two or three enneerns at least, being fairly over- run with out-of-town orders. C. D. B. UTICA, N. Y. — Easter trade was the best we have ever had all around. The weather on Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday previous was warm and pleasant, i.f the finest kind to deliver plants. On Sunday it was a- little cloudy, but no tain fell until late in the day. Baker, Mathews, Spencer & Martin all report trade nearly double that of last year's; in fact, all reports are that everything in sight was sold. The leaders were lilies and azaleas. Violets found a big sale, as they were of very good quality. I'ut (lowers generally sold far better than in previous years. Carnations and roses have been exceptionally good since Easter. I saw this week a lot of Bos- ton Market that were hard to beat; it is surely a grand carnation when well done. Sweet peas are coming in extra fine, with long stems and of good color. Prices are somewhat lower as a rule. QUIZ. April 28. 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 571 A DAILY CUT FROM UO GRO\A^ERS We can and will flU your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specallt} Write, telephone or telegraph. Lon% Distance Phone, Central, 6004. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Avt., CHICAGO BUY YOUR. Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies WIRE DESIGNS AT THE FLOWER GROWERS' MiVRHET 60 Wabash Ave.. CniCAOO Ifentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CniCAGO Conslicninents Solicited WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLCWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba&h Ave., CHICAGO Ifentlon The Florlets' Bxchan^re when writing. ST. PAUL. MINN. Send us your Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY (SL GO., Florists, St. Paul, Minn. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents for ZISKA'S "Up to Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue. Chicago, 111. GEO. REINBERG Kri^f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We Win take care of yonr orders at reaBonable prices. Prompt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CtllCAOO, ILL. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlDg. CHA$.W.McHElLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 3 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago JOHN BREllMEYERS SONS COR MIAMI AND GRAllUf AVES. DETROIT, MICH. E. G. HILL CO. 'WKolesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cnt Flowers, Chicago, April 25, 1906. Prices quoted are by the Imudrecl nnless other-wise notea. ROSES American Beauty Extra long stems per doz. 30-36-lnch stems "■- 2i-inch stems " 20-lnch stems " 18-lnch stems *' 12-Inch stems " 8-lnch stems and shorts " Bride' Maid, fancy special *• extra. . No. 1 No.2 Golden Gate Uncle John Liberty Meteor Perle Chatenay Orchids— Cattleyae SMILAX Lily OF the Vallkt NARnSBUS Sweet Peas to to to .SO to 8 00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4:00 to to 3.00 to 4.00 to 40.00 to 12.50 to 2.00 to to to CARIVATIOMS 5.00 Inferior grades all colors 4.00 1 White 3 00 8TANDABD [Pink 2 00 VABIKTIE8 I Red 1 50 j Yellow & var 100 'FANCY 1 White 1.00 .(The high I Pink 8 00 est grades [ Red 5.00 of Sta'd var I Yellow & var 4 00 Novelties s'oo adiantcm 8,00 ASPARAGUS, Plum. & Ten g'oo " Sprengerl, bunches. S'.OO DALLAS Lilies, Longlflorum 6 00 MiaNONETTE,ordlnary 8.00 " fancy 5*>.00 I Violets, ordinary 16.00 " fancy 3.00 Tulips 1.00 .50 to 1.00 to 1,00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to . to .75 to .35 to .35 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .50 to 2.00 to .75 1.50 1.50 I.-^iO 1.50 3.50 2.50 2.60 2.50 "i'bb .50 .75 15.00 15.00 3.00 5.00 .25 .75 3.00 J.fl.BUDL©NG Rosrs and Cai-iiatioiis A Specialty 37-39 Randolph street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER ol CUT FLOWERS Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEWPORT, R. I. — Easter business was beyond all expectations. The only trouble was a shortage of lilies; at least a thousand more plants would have found ready purchasers had they been available and within reach on Saturday afternoon. Every florist in town 'sold a great deal more than last year, while F. L. Zeigler more than doubled his busi- ness of a year ago both in plants and flowers. What in a great measure helped him to do so large a business was that several days before Easter he made an elaborate show of plants and flowers in great variety, following this up on Fri- day with his main supply of lilies, the whole making such an attractive show- ing that later brought purchasers in crowds to his store. Values ruled much higher than last year in every line of- fered, while In some instances, at the last moment, prices were asked for some things that were nothing short of ex- orbitant, bordering on extortion, as, for instance, carnations sold throughout the day at 75c. to $1 per dozen; well on towards the afternoon $1.50 was Lilies pold for 25c. per bloom, except perhaps in one or two cases where more was obtained. Hyacinths, tulips, narcis- sus, callas, and lily of the valley went in large quantities at prices in excess of last year's quotations. Carnations and roses were In more than usual demand. Violets had an Immense sale at from $2 to $2.50 per 100. plants were larger both in supply and demand than on any pre- vious occasion, with a greater variety to choose from. There was no novelty in evidence In plants or flowers, but I no- ticed a great many more hybrid perpet- ual roses In pots than usual, and Zeigler told me they sold readily and that his supply was not equal to the demand. Azaleas were in good condition, and brought $1.50 to $2 each for plants in 6-inch and 8-inch pots, respectively; spiraeas. 75c. to $1.50; hydrangeas, $2 for plants In 8-Inch pots ; genistas, 75c. to $1.50; rhododendrons, $2 for plants In 8-inch pots. Baby Ramblers sold like hot cakes at various prices. Fansies brought from 10c, to 25c. each; geraniums In 3 1-2-inch pots sold as high as 25c. each. Nephrolepis Scottil was more in demand than any other variety. Ericas sold pretty well considering that formerly they were but little in demand here. Taken all in all it was the best Easter for the trade as a whole that we have any recollection of. It may be the case that on some former occasions lilies were in better shape, but I think there never was such a demand, and in the end more customers unsupplied than ever before. This came about mainly on account of an inaccurate forecast of what the vol- ume of business would be. and incident- ally because of the isolation of Newport as far as wholesale growing is concerned, although there seemed to be a scarcity in other places also because Gibson Brothers tried but failed to procure a supply of lilies from Providence on Sat- urday morning. As before noted ad- vantage was in some cases taken of the shortage of cut flowers to ask pretty stiff prices, but this was not done gen- erally. D. M. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— After a week of cold, cloudy and threatening weather, the kind that has already made April famous, there came a culmination in the shape of a terrific rainstorm on Easter day. Despite these continued unfavora- ble conditions, Easter trade was ex- tremely good, comparing most favorably with, if not surpassing, that of two years past. These healthy market con- ditions apply particularly to potted blooming and decorative plants. Each succeeding holiday adds conclusive evi- dence to the fact that the public want to buy something tliat will retain its fragrance and beauty for a time after the seasonable festivities have passed. A trip of inspection among all promi- nent growers and retail stores failed to reveal anything new or startling in the line of novelties; in fact. Providence fails to possess an envious reputation in that particular respect, and growers who cater exclusively to the trade in that section state that only staple goods of standard varieties in any line of stock bring satisfactory returns. Hyacinths, tulips and narcissus in pans proved popular and were leaders in point of sales among many down-town stores. Lilies, particularly in plants, showed strong popularity; longiflorum with five to eight buds selling at 15c. per bud were the most presentable and best sell- ing stock offered. The department stores, as was expected, did some ex- travagant advertising, offering lilies at 12c. per bud; but in most instances I am told the returns were far from satis- fying; the stock offered comparing even hardly favorably with the price; and the public failed upon this occa- sion, at least, of sustaining tlieir time- honored reputation of buying simply because an article was offered at a low price. Baby Rambler roses in pots priced at from $3 to $5 each, sold sur- prisingly well. Azaleas, especially pink varieties, had quite a big call. As was the case last year, many bought gerani- ums in bloom, with a view of using them for decoration at Easter, and for bedding stock later on. Rhododendrons, hydrangeas, lilacs and wistarias were offered in fancy containers, and sold fairly well. A popular novelty was shown in medium-sized specimens of this stock offered in white enameled buckets. The permanent neatness of these over the ordinary flower pot seemed to Impress the buyer without verbal argument. Roses were reasonable in price and were among the best sellers In cut flow- ers. Not many American Beauty were seen; what were in sight, however, sold well at $3 to $6 per dozen for medium grade stock on 24 to 30-inch stems. Long-stemmed Liberty were in strong demand at $5 per dozen. The better grades of Bride and Bridesmaid sold readily at from $2 to $4 per dozen. Se- lect La France and Mme. Abel Chate- nay retailed at an average price of $3 to $5 per dozen. Carnations went soar- ing upward In price as a strong demand brought evidence of a shortage: $4 to $5 for fancies and $3 for common at whole- sale per 100; retailing at from 60c. to $1.50 per dozen. Violets were wanted and wanted badly : very few good bunches were forthcoming, however, and the best stock offered was La France. All the retail store men seem to have cleaned up well. Most of the growers within the city limits indulged in at- tractive di.splay advertising in the daily papers during Easter week, and the greenhouses were thronged with a com- bined gathering of inquisitive and re- munerative visitors throughout the en- tire week. Temporary repairs at the store of T. F. Keller & Co. made possible for this firm to secure their usual share of the trade notwithstanding the destructive blaze of a week previous. G. S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C— Easter trade this year exceeded all expectations, par- ticularly in the cut flower line. Hereto- fore plants have been the dominant fea- ture, but tills year the demand fell off considerably. Perhaps it was fortunate that it happened so, as the call for plants for church decorations nearly ex- hausted the supply; in fact, those who did not place their orders for plants in the early part of the week found con- siderable difliculty in obtaining them. The supplies of the local growers were not equal to the demands; therefore, out-of-town growers had to be called upon. There were no novelties worth speaking of. Combination boxes and baskets made of Rambler roses, heaths, hydrangeas, azaleas and lillums sold well. There were some fine specimen azaleas, bougainvilleas and rhododen- drons, also hydrangeas, which brought excellent prices. Palms and ferns seemed to be at a discount except for church decorations, when they were mostly hired for the occasion. The de- partment stores handled large numbers of plants, chiefly lilies. American Beau- ty was in demand at $12; culls brought from $4 to $5 per dozen. Liberty and particularly Richmond were much sought after at $4 to $6 per dozen. There was a good stock of Bride, Brides- maid. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Gold- en Gate, Meteor, Souvenir du President Carnot and Ivory, which brought from $2.50 to $5 per dozen for prime stock. The demand for lily of the valley was greater than the supply; the prices ranged from 75c. to $1.25 per dozen. Violets, home-grown, both single and double, brought from $2 to $2.50 per 100. Liliums, of which there was a large supply. chiefly home-grown, brought 25c. per bloom, Joru^uils were in great demand at $1 to $1.50 per dozen. There was a good supply of sweet peas which brought 75c. to $1 per bunch. The general run of carnations realized from $1 to $1.50, while for the better varieties and for prime stock $2 to $3.50 per dozen was obtained. Mignonette brought T5c. to $1 per dozen. There was a quantity of forget-me-not on the market, but the demand was light at 25c. to 50c. per bunch. The white and yellow Marguerites sold fairly well at 50c. to 75c. per bunch. Tulips and hya- cinths brought from 75c. to $1.25 per dozen; Adiantum cuneatum fronds sold at $1.50 to $2 per 100; Asparagus plu- mosus nanus sprays from $2.50 to $4 per 100. In the plant line specimen azaleas in 10 to 12-inch pots brought from $10 to $25 each; the small sizes $3 to $8 each. One of our retailers had some very fine pyramidal trained azaleas in 12-inch pots, which he sold at $75 each. Hy- drangeas fetched from $2 to $6 each. Bougainvilleas seemed to be great fa- vorites at $6 to $15 each. Crimson and Baby Rambler roses had their admirers, and ranged from $3 to $5 each. Lilacs in 7 to 10-inch pots sold at $4 to $10. Heaths brought from $3 to $8 each. Combination baskets and boxes ranged from $15 to $35 each. Pansies and vio- lets in pans found ready sale at 75c. to $1.25. Geraniums, three in a pan. were In demand at 50c. each. Rhododendrons in 7-inch pots reached $4 to $10 each. M. C. SYRACUSE, N. Y. — The warm weather prevailing made the delivery of stock by the florists a very simple mat- ter compared with some previous Easter holidays; and although in the afternoon of Saturday rain fell, it did not seem to seriously interfere with the shoppers in- terested in buying floral offerings. Fri- day was a rush day with the florists in general, and a heavy business was done, the weather being ideal. All through the rush of the holiday trade, the demand for funeral work was very heavy, and since the holiday a similar condition pre- vails. The death of a prominent Catho- lic prelate made a heavy demand for de- signs, etc.. requiritxg three large drays to convey the floral offerings to St. Agnes' Cemetery, where the burial took place. All the florists report a decided In- crease in business this year over any previous one. P. R. Quinlan & Company, with their three stores, declare an in- crease of 50 per cent. There was plenty of stock of all kinds, azaleas and lilies being the leaders in potted plants. Pan- sies in hampers to sell at $1. met a ready sale, also hardy ferns in small earthen vases at 35c. Baby Ramblers sold well at $1 to $2; hydrangeas. $1.50 up; daffodils and tulips in pans. 50c. up; roses, cut» $2 to $5; car- nations $1 to $2 per dozen; violets. $2 to $3 per 100. J. B. B. 572 The Plorists' Exchange Buffalo. Echoes of Easter. TIk' various florists report busi- ness tile largest in their career. \V. J. Palmer &. Son, S04 Main street, hail an enormous plant tratle, far exceed- injr that of the previous season. Aza- leas. Harrisii lilies, ericas, hydrangeas, hyacinths and tulips were the largest sellers: while rhododendrons, begonias and spirseas sold well. Cut flower trade was not up to the standard. S. A. Anderson reports business very .satisfactory. Fine rhododendrons. azaleas and Harrisii lilies were his largest sellers. While he disposed of an ususually large lot of plants, he states that the cut flower trade was also not up to expectations. W. J. Palmer & Son. 522 Main street, report the best Easter trade ever had, making a specialty of fancy trimmed baskets of plants. They were also very busy with church and dinner dec- orations. J. H. Rebstock reports an exceed- ingly good plant and cut flower trade. Rachel Rebstock had numerous good church decorations, and reports business very satisfactory. U H. Neubeck had a splendid Eas- ter trade, selling direct from his greenhouses. He had a large and well .selected lot of flowering plants and being so centrally located, his custom- ers come from near and far. Palmer had the Patch wedding bouiiuets and decorated the bride's table. W. H. G. Chicago. News Notes. A letter received in this citv on Monday from J. C. Vaughan. who is on the Pacific Coast, stated that he was safe and sound at Pasadena, Cal. Considerable anxiety had been felt as to his safety and location. The Chicago Rose Company, at a meeting held last week, increased their stock from fifteen to thirty thou- sand dollars. Miss Libby Sterrett is the new book- keeper at the Chicago Rose Company's office. The young lady is well known and popular with those in the trade with whom she has been associated. Frank Ayers is now floor manager at McKellar's. Vaughan's Seed Store had the ap- pearance last week of a bee hive in the center of a white clover field. Reports from seed stores are unani- mous in declaring this past week un- precedented in the history of the busi- ness in this city. N. C. Moore reports a season so far in advance of last year that one hesi- tates to quote tacts. Every thing was sold out at a good price, lilies and white carnations being the solid points. Thirteen thousand white car- nations were cut rrom two large houses Easter week, and with a straight line of good stock everything was cleaned out on Saturday before the break in the market. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Pittsburg. News Items. Trade has been fair since Eas- ter. Society affairs, weddings, etc. have created a good demand for flow- ers. Prices are reasonable again, and flowers abundant and choice. Bulb- ous stock still holds out, the weather being very favorable; it has been qilite cool, below freezing several nights. The seed trade is very active. Mr. Frischkorn, managei- ror W. C. Beck- ert, Allegheny, states that they have been working day and night for the past few weeks. Plant trade has been a little quiet since Easter, due some- what to the unfavorable weather. A visit to the Pittsburg Park con- servatories' Easter show was quite a - treat. The display is very creditable to Superintendent G. Burke and his foreman, J. Jon^s. The latter is a thorough plantsman ana a most suc- cessful one, and his work has been admired by our people for a number of years. The show Is very large, a house of azalea. Mme. VanderCruy- ssen and Vervseneana predominating. There is a house of fine hydrangeas and genistas, rhododendrons, and Azalea mollis. Crimson Rambler, very fine blooms, showed well. .A. house of Liliums Harrisii and longiflorum was a fine sight. Cinerarias and calceolar- SOUTHERN SMILAX Oboloe acooB. full weight, 60-lb. case, $7.00; 25-Ib case, $3.7fi. GALA X— Brilliant bronze or green, aeleoted. H.oo per 1000; $1.76 per 6000. LEUCOTHQC SPKATS-Oreen or bronze, 90o. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Green Sheet Moss— Perbbl.9aok,$2.60. All Kinds ot Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshsver, Z"^"^S^^£fi'. New Y«rk UentloB The Florists' Bxchan^ when wilting. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 UANrKACTrKED BT W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale hy deAlers. Meotlon the Floriaf Btxcban^e when wilting. 1 ^ \ > CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. * \ / lb THE APRIL NUMBER of our List is out. We can now devote all our attention to making collections. This is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE .')G Pine Street New York City. Ueptlon The Florists' Bichange when writing. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss, 1.6 bb Bale.tl.ac; 3 Bales. $3.25; 6 Bales $6.00; Pkif Moss, 10 Bales. $7.60. Poles 2 Inch butts feet long. $16.00 per 1000; 2^^ Inch butt 10 ton 12 teet long, $22.60 per 1000. H. R. AKRRS.CIiatswortli, KJ. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. las filled another house and were very attractive, particularly Cineraria stel- lata, which are the best ever seen in our neighborhood. This is a most effective show plant for variety of color. Several houses are filled "with bulbous stock of the best varieties of hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, etc., which were well grown and prove that the better quality of bulbs will produce better flowers, and for the little extra cost it would pay thi, commercial flor- ist to handle them. An edging of grape hyacinths in full bloom along the raised benches was very effective. This seems to be another plant that, if properly grown iri pans, should sell readily at Easter. Flowering cherry and plum were fine. The old fashion- ed garden is an attraction that pleases many people, whera they find plants that are more familiar to them. The cactus house has improved wonder- fully the past few years. The Aus- tralian fern house, stove house and palm house are in good shape; the latter suffered somewhat last year from the hail storm and still shows the effect. That our people appreciate these shows can readily be seen; the number of visitors passing through the houses is something remarkable, particularly on Sundays. Glass prices have advanced again. The independent window glass manu- facturers at their meeting last week decided to advance the price 2 % per cent., making the third advance with- in tthe last two months. Under the new scale 90 and 2% off for single, and 90 and 7-13 oft for double thick, are the figures quoted. This is the highest price glass has reached for the last several months, and It looks as it another advance may be expected before very long. E. C. REINEMAN. Ton cannot gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles, but he is a poor politician who cannot find votes in pea-pods and on the stems of holly- hocks. SEND US YOUR ORDERS and you will receive the freshest and best stock to be found at the lowest prices. Ko.lDa«'''erFerns,$l.25;FancyFerns$l.50perlOOO?i'rr<;;de°r2 ^ * ii":*^' ^''*^" or Bronze. 75c per 1000; in 10,000 lots, $6,50 Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case, $5.50. We can supply you with freeh made l,aitre:i« PCSTooiHiKe 1^ ;i 1 1 ic rod daily fresh from the woods. 4c. 5c iiiul 6c. per yard. Sample lot on application. ItRANCH LAUREL., a'ic. per large bxuidle. Fine line'of Trees for decorating purposes. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone'or telegraph order.s will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN CO., MILLINCTON, MASS. Mention The riorlats* Exchange when writing. NEW CROP GALAX Green and Bronze SI .OO per lOOO; I 0,000 lots, S7 50 Hardy Cut FERNS "^pi^^c?"" $1-50 per 1000. Discount on large orders. Southern Wild Climax, S.S.'SO and $7.00 percase. Headquarters for all FLORISTS* SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds: Immorlelles, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, folding and blue corrugatt'd, otiv Laurel Festooning, .V. ami 6c, per yard. henry M. Robinson & Co., sail Province Street, BOSTON. MASS. L. 1>. Telej'lione, MalJi2C18. Mention The Florists' Elxchange when writing. A RECENT DEBUTANTE OF SOCIAL SUCCESS GAYLU5ACIA (or "HucRleberry") Its wide spreading branches and durable rich green foliage make it a good substitute for Southern Smilax during the early sumnuT. $2.50 per case. NeMT Crop Hardy Ferns No^v Ready. Dagger, per lOOO, $1.00. Fancy* per lOOO, $1,25 E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FKNCY • FeRNS Per 1000. $1.7S. Per SOOO lots at $1 .SO Per 10.000 lots $1 40 per 1000. QAtAX, per looo, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILCER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ASPHRHGUS SPRAYS Being the LARGEST GROWER (if this speeialty I can ship any quantity desired EVERT BUSINESS DAY OF THE YEAR. Price:— $3.00 per doz. bunches of about 12 sprays eacK Please send cash with lirst order, after which a line of credit may be established, if desired. SPECIAL : AsparagiK plumosus nanus SEEDLINGS, now ready, |I.SO per 100 (Postpaid), $10.00 per 1000 Emerson C. McFadden, Tei. 2S a, Short Hills, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. \ObblQ BROTHERS Iv "•->"'-^-g ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only. 497 West Broadwig, NEW VORH Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and Uanutactarers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Caldwell's, Monroe, Ala.. Parlor Brand Smilax. Mention Hie Plorlita* Bxcban^e when wiitliig. April 28, 190R The Plorists' Exchangfe 573 NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) 0RIGINALAND6ENUINE ICOTlNErUNIiiANr wiDCiy imtthtcd but tcutncQUAUO FORMmALMSEffEM DONi 'Wi.U'TiiNFrmoRiMrrnTTONS PRICE 605^ PER BOX OF 12 5HE.tT3 •652 PCRCASeor TWCUC D0X£3. 'NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST lOUIS. MO Ueotlon The Florists* Bicbange wben writing. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom SaYor. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAL[THORPECO. LOUISVILLE. KY. Mention The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! ilNIKOTEiEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE ;r& punts, used rOR EUMICATION ^■' ORSPRAYIkC.IMDOOKSOROUT 200 couNos WKa iN o"E m NiKorrui NICOTINE MF6. CO., St. Leols, Mo. Mention The Florlata' Exchange wben writing. IVF, ARE Tlie Manufacturers of Dried and Ground $hee|) Manure WRIT US FOR PARTICULARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS Uentlon Tbg Flortsta' Btxcbapge wbeo writing Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Ifentlon the Florlsta' Etxchao^e when writing Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FLorlsts* Bxcbanee when writing Los Angeles, Cal. Flower Show at Pasadena. The Pasadena flower show was a great success. The display of cut flowers and decorative plants was large, and in harmony with the great range of plant life as it is cultivated in this congenial climate. D. R. Woods, of Wilmington, was awarded a special merit premium for a vase of Watsonia alba: the stems were full furnished their entire length with buds and bloom. This magnifi- cent flower is so well adapted to our climate that a few years hence we shall have great gardens of it. Wright, the Los Angeles florist, had on exhibition the best American Beauty roses the writer has ever seen on this coast. The canes were over The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET. PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention Thi? Floriat-s' p'.xrhHnge wIrmi writliiK. five feet long, with pe'rfect foliage and flowers. Dr. Schiffman had a fine display of well-grown orchids, among the lot was a Brassavola Digbyana, curious as well as beautiful. He also showed a seedling adiantum, which he chooses to name Whattonil, after his gardener, Mr. Whatton. It has foliage in size between that of A. Par- leyense and A. cuneatum, color dark green, borne on strong, stiff stems, and for this reason is superior to any other member of the family the writer has ever seen. That Eastern readers may have some idea of the great diversity of plants as they grow in the open here, there was on exhibition bud and bloom of .Solandra grandiflora from a plant that covers twenty feet of space. Cantua buxafolia from a shrub six feet high, three feet in diameter. The flowers are of a brilliant crimson color, tube shaped, and it is one of our most attractive early Spring flow- ering shrubs, as yet very scarce. Branches of Cercis Ci.nadensis in full flower reminded Eastern people of the hillsides aglow with this beautiful tree. It is rarely met witli on this coast. There is a prejudice here against deciduous trees and shrubs, wliich has excluded from parks and private places some of the most beau- tiful things in cultivation, a fact that is beginning to dawn on the minds of planters, and in the future more of this class of stock will be used in landscape work. J. W. Ross, who has been a member of The Park Nursery Company for years, has disposed of his interests ttierein to Mrs. N. H. Vore, and has opened a branch seed store at 110 West Colorado street, Pasadena, for J. C. Vaughan. The Ingleside Floral Company, of Los Angeles, have moved their store from 140 S. Spring street, in the busi- ness part of the town, to 148 West Adams street, the fashionable portion of the city, where their greenhouses are located, and find it has been an advantage to do so. Wright has begun the erection of two new houses, each 30x2 00 feet, for the growing of roses to meet the de- mand for greenhouse stock. Sparks from a neighbor's chimney burned the muslin covers on his carnation houses twice this season. Hereafter he will use glass; nevertheless it is a fact that muslin-covered houses in this climate will produce as many and as fine car- nations as houses covered with glass at about one-half the cost, and that kind of house will increase in number as its merits become known and meth- ods of construction and operation are better understood. Easter trade has exceeded in volume that of any previous year, while prices for stock have been about the same as in other seasons. Lilium Harrisii have been grown in greater numbers than ever before and of bet- ter quality. They sold readily at $3 to $7.50 per dozen, according to num- ber of blooms on a stem. American Beauty ro.ses realized $3 to $12, ac- cording to length of stem and quality of flower. The novelty of the season, however, is the Watsonia, for the first time of- fered in quantity. There are two types of this beautiful flower grown here. Howard & Smith have one with red stems and a light pink shade of color on the outside of the flower; while those grown by D. R. Wood have light green stems and flowers of the purest white. It is diflicult to decide which is the more beautiful of the two. Both varieties are in great demand at $3 per dozen stems, which are 4 to 5 feet in length. The increase in the cut flower trade of Los Angeles Is due to the rapid increase of population, which is now 228,298, a little more than double the number of flve years ago, but the in- crease in glass has not kept pace with that in population. J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, is here looking after his business interests. P. D. BARNHART. Boston. The Week's News. P. J. Boyle, who has had a lease of the Whitten greenhouses in Dorchester for several years past, has bought the greenliouses, dwelling house and all complete of Peter Ball. Maiden. Mr. Boyle is one of the best rose growers in this locality as well as a successful Ifly grower for the Easter trade, and in this new location v.'e are sure he will soon come to the front in the growing of what special- ties he handles. It is reported that Lawrence Cotter, who formerly operated the Whitten greenhouses will again take hold of them as manager. Mr. Cotter has many friends in this city and they will be glad to see him at his old location. Many of the growers are still bring- ing in well grown plants of Crimson Rambler roses which have not sold st> well in this city this season as for- merly. Thos. Pegler will hereafter handle in the Park street market the produc- tions of S. J. Goddard, which include the new carnation Helen Goddard, one of the best commercial varieties of recent introduction. G. C. Thomson has resigned from R. & J. Farquhar's, where he has been for the past seven years. J. W. D. Philadelphia. Business Bits. There has been quite a lull in business since Easter. We find that American Beauty roses of the first grade are not in sufficient supply to meet all demands; but all other stock is very plentiful. Carnations probably are more in excess of the demand than anything else. We continue to hear very favorable reports of the Easter trade. Delivery service, both whole- sale and retail, appears to have been very satisfactory, as the number of complaints is small. We also notice quite a change of feeling toward the department stores. Many who con- tended that they hurt the regular stores, are now satisfied that in the long run they benefit the florist by making new flower and plant custom- ers. Several of the growers find tlie department stores a geat benefit, as they use up all surplus stock that the retail florist doesn't want. With the difference in methods of selling flowers in recent years we find here that growers are gradually com- ing to the conclusion that the com- mission man is the legitimate outlet to-day. Those who up to last Fall had sold their own product, and the past Winter sent to the commission man. are well satisfied, and could not be induced to return to the old plan. D. T. Connor, Lord & Burnham's representative in this city, reports the following new orders: M. M. Comly, Bustleton, three houses, each 2 5 by 75 feet; John Stevenson's Son, Oak Lane, one house, 27 by 170 feet; Fred Bauer, Chislehurst, N. J., one house, 27 by 100 feet: B. S. Merritt & Com- pany, Baltimore, Md., two houses, 30 by 125 feet. A. Leuthy, Roslindale, Mass., was here last week buying stock. At the club meeting next Tuesday D. T. Connor will talk on "Up-to-date Greenhouse Construction." and the club room committee will have some material on hand to lubricate the ven- tilating machinery. DAVID RUST. SYRACUSE RED POTS The quality oi'chiv and ni.-thori i,f rnakint,' loaves littie ehance to imprfi " r..au 6004 4.50 820 5 4.51 144 6 " 3.16 SrHNDARD FLOWER POTS I'acked in small crates, easy U) liandle. Price per crate 120 7 111. pots in crate8,$4.20 60 8 " " 3.00 HAND MADE 4S 9 ill. pots in crate, 83.G0 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " 24 12 12 14 6 16 Seed panB, same price as pots. Send for price Ub*" ot (Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging BasketB, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Bros,, Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AiitfUBtlioli.tr A SoIl«.A^'t8.,81 Itarclay f*t-,N. Y.CIty Cincinnati, O. News Notes. Business now is a little on the downward course, and it requires work to move the mass of stock com- ing in. It is no use quoting prices, as the market is entirely too unset- tled. Wieland & dinger will open a branch wholesale house in Louisville shortly, with Mr. Gardener in charge. The Cincinnati Florists' Society held its monthly meeting at the club rooms April 21, with a fair attend- ance. Little business was transacted. It is very doubtful if the florists of this city will co-operate with the Fall Festival Committee as regards two shows to be given during the four weeks the festival is in progress from August 28 to September 24. I under- stand the Fall Festival Bund is wil- ling to offer $1,200 in premiums. B. G. GILLETT. STOUGHTON, MASS. — On April 15, the greenhouse of A. P. Calder on South street was partially destroyed by fire. The fire caught in the engine room from the explosion of a lamp in a chicken incubator. The engine room was burned and the fire spread to the greenhouse, where part of the structure and a number of plants were burned. The loss will be from $500 to $800. 574 The Florists' Bxohange Sum DRIE.D Cypress IS The. BE.ST' WRITE- rOLLY MFG.Co. • 47/ y\f,ZX'is ST, For. Fre.^CataL0(^U£. VENJlLhTiriQ HOT-B£.D S/)5//. Utlca, N. Y. News Items. Robert Boyce is able to be around again after quite a sickness. He lias sold his residence on Oneida street; it was one of the finest in the locality. His greenhouses are looking fine. Peter Crowe is quite a busy man at present looking after the paving question. Adiantum Croweanum never before looked finer. I will not ven- ture to say how many thousands per day he is shipping. New York, Bos- ton, Philadelphia, and Buffalo are the points to which they go. He intends to rebuild several houses this Summer, which will increase his capacity. Wm. Matthews & Sons have every- thing in good shape. J. O. Graham, Little Falls, was in town a few days before Eiaster, also > T. Schesch, of Ilion: E. Byam, Rome, N. T., and Mr. Kilbourn, Clinton, N. T. C. P. Seltzer contemplates going out of business this year; his place is for sale. He well deserves a rest, as he is the oldest florist in business here. We all hope he will be with us a long time yet. The Utica Florists' Club will hold its annual meeting and election of of- ficers on May 1, 1906. The meeting is to be held at Dr. W. A. Rowlands'. Whitesboro, N. T. The club has some new ideas for the Summer which will be ventilated at this meeting. A large attendance is expected. QUIZ. ELMIRA, N. T.— Richard G. Koening, formerly foreman for H. N. Hoffman, has resigned to accept the position of superintendent of the United States Cut Flower Company. Travel Question in the fire ot your boiler lias all to do with tlie returns you get. Tlie corrugated is the boiler known as the "long lire travel," the boiler that burns the least coal and gives the greatest returns. Hitchings & Company Greenhouse Builders and Designers, Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus 1170 Broadway NEW YORK I Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing A STIC A fcenhousetjlaan^ USE IT MOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. ITOFultenSt., NrW YORK UentloD The Florlflti' Hxchanee whpn wrttlne. Kalamazoo, Mich. civic Improvement Active. Under the auspices of the Woman's Civic Improvement League a decided movement has been made toward promoting an increased inter- est in the matter of out-door art. In, every ward in the city two prizes will be given for the best improved back yards. The first prize will be five dol- lars, and the second prize three dol- lars. The donors of the prizes for the gardens are well-known citizens, while all the city florists furnish the premiums for window boxes. This would tend to show our local florists are by no means behind in pushing so good an object along, and I com- mend the movement to the attention of all as being an idea to be pushed in many or indeed every town and village in the country, ai.d of especial value to everyone connected with the trade. S. B. Detroit. Among the Growers. In the western part of Detroit there is a neat greenhouse establish- ment of which Ashman & Dunn are the proprietors. It is situated at 905 Vermont avenue. Some six years ago this entire plant was demolished by cyclone and fire. The damage ran close to $7,000. They set to work and rebuilt it and are again prosper- ous. They have a store built in con- nection with their houses and are re- tailing everything they grow. Much of their trade is in funerEil work; they do very little bedding, but handle many hanging baskets and window and porch boxes. They grow En- chantress and Pink and White Law- son in carnations, a few roses and a great many cannas, geraniums, etc. "Absolutely Safe and Reliable Ask your friends." What's the good of a Water Tank when thf water inside changes to ice ? This never happens with a CALDWELL FROSTPROOF TANK. If you doubt, write us for confirmatory evidence. The W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. U I" i We Design Houses j To meet th9lr cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade o Gn If Cypress in their conatruotlon. The grower thus gets j THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Binge, for his special purpose aad location. It you contemplate building write us. — —PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE ^ nor-BEDSiSI, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittiii£$,Etc., Etc. . LocKi:ANi> Lumber Co. [ . . . LocK]fcANP,0, . Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH fITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS lor Tobacco Extracts. Etc BmiD »o« nil I CD r*ACl/rV P fi\ Saccessonito oiBCTTUBa UlLLLn, L/\ol\LT & LU. jenninos Bsofk S W CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA PA. ^_^ MentInD The Florists* Exchange when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^'°ae?th?bes°r' Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON CREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The FlorlstR* EJxchange when wrltlofr. SAT I S F ACT lON^^^vllIra^ ifu^Mty JOHNSTON HEATING CO.,1133 Broadway. New York HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. AVEBER iS in. pots. $2.00 per doz. BUONYMU8, golden variegated, m in. pots, 60c per doz., »3.00p6r 100. EUONFMUS, radicans, var., m in pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM, 2M In. pots, 60c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, dbl. scarlet, pink and white, 3 in. pots, eOc; per doz.; $4.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, MRS. PARKER, silver leaved double pink flowers. 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, (Halleana), 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz ., $10,00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, 2 in. pots, 60c. per doz.: $3.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, Thos. Hogg, 2>iiln. pots. 5Cc. per doz. IVY, HARDY ENGLISH, 3 in.pots, 3 branches in each pot, 76c. per doz., $6.10 per 100. LKMON VERBENAS, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz. LEMON VERBENAS, 3 In. pots. 76c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 2H in. pots, 60c per doz., $3.00 per 100. MTOONVINES, blue and white, 2!^in. pots, 60c. doz. »3.00 per 100. MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS, cordif. var. 2 in. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 perlOO. NICOTIANA SANDER^E, 2>^ in. pots, 60c. ?er doz.; $3.00 per 100. COTIANA SANDEK.E, new hybrids, f 1.00 per doz, ; $3.00 per 100. PASSIFLORA PFORDTII, 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. PASSIFLORA COERULEA, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz, PETUNIAS, double and white, 2W in. pots, &0c. per doz,; $3,00 per 100. PERIWINKLE, variegated, 4 in. pots. $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per ICO. PRIMULA OBCONICA, In bloom, 3 in. pots. 60c. per doz. ; $4 00 per lOO SCARLET SAGE, CLARA BBDMAN, 2Je In. potB.60c.perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. SBNECIO SCANDBNS, 2Hi In. pots, 60c per doz..$3 OOper 100. SHASTA DAISIES, iii in. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3 00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, SHASTA DAISIES, 8MILAX, PETUNIAS. DWARF PHLOX. VERBENAS, $1.00 per 100. Cpiopi p nth A Roy Streets, ■ tlOtfcK, PHILADBLFHIA, PA KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 1:33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilers made of the bestof material, shellflrebox (heeta and heads of ateel, water space all around front, sides and back). Write for information. Uentloii Hie Florists' Exchange when writing. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you installed tor me is perfectly satisfactory. It is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quiclily as steam. It is the most economical boiler I have ever Bred, and I can safely recommend it to any one who may inquire about it. Yours, truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Oablson." JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY n. a. SoOLLAT, Msn'. Established 42 Tears Mention The Florists' Exchange wnen writing. THE AMERICAN GARNATION Prlc* t3,50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street, New York. Mention th(» FT>orlstB* Exchange when writing. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COnPETlTlON figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAHE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of worl£. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, PAfTnDV Fulton & Rose Ave, rAtlUKl, Jersey City, N, J. A. HERRMANN l^anufartureyf pioral Metal Dcsjgns IliPORTER AND DEALER IN FLORISTS* SUPPLIES J FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, "IV.Vs^R^TTr" NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408, 410. 412 East 34th St. WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Mention Tbe KlorlBU^' Excbunge wben writing. QGGSGGQGOQGQfiaf a a a G G G G G Q G G G 0 FASCIA ■ i [ CLASP G ONE OF THE WEAKEST SPOTS in the ordinary greenhouse is at the eaves — the very spot where it should be strongest — the place where decay first sets in. To overcome this de- fect we use the galvanized angle iron eave plate in connection with the patented sash bar clasp, which forms a dry joint for the sash bars, while adding tremendously to the strength of your house. But that isn't all — it keeps your eave line free from ice. Then it's a case~of free from decay aud ice, free from eave line worry — and free from repair expense. By the way ; This eave plate is patented and we patented this eave plate. LORD ANj) • PRINHAM Tn- ST/N y- BOSTON DRANCn 61^ TDErv\ONT BVILDING- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patenteii December 27th, 1898. Send Cor Catalosne. Garland's GntterB will keep snow and Ice oflf your glass and prevent breakage. I>ESI»I,AINKS, II*I<. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. UentloD The Florists* E^cbange when writing. FANCY BASKETS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Bohemian Glass Vases. Cycas Leaves and Wreaths. Tin Foil in all colors. Fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware Vas* Waterproof Crepe Paper. Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Mention The Florlsta* EixchaDge when writing. IFp nrr a straiff/it shoot and aim to grotr into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. J8 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MAY 5, t906 One Dollar Pet Year Hardv Roses for the Garden Extra Strong Fieldgrown Plants We have a fine stock of these plants in dormant condition, and they can be planted for the next week or ten days. If you can use any of these roses, you will find the stock first-class and our stock reasonable. Hybrid Perpetual, or June, Roses We can supply the following extra choice varieties, viz., Ulrich Brunner, General Jacqueminot, Mrae. Gabrielle Luizet, Capt. Hayward, Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford. Magna Charta, Prince CamiUe de Rohan, Jules Margotten, Margaret Dick.son, Anna de lUt-shach, Soleil d'Or and Mrs. John Laing. Monthly, or Hybrid Tea, Roses La France, Maman Cochet, Wliite Maiuan (.'ocliet, Gruss an Teplitz. Belle Siebrecht, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Hermosa. Mme. Caroline Testout, etc., etc. We have also a fine lot vf Bahy RamVder, or Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, Crim- son Rambler, etc. WRITE us FOK PKICES. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=BDdson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Kxclmiig? ? ben writing. Samples of my Grafted Stock. RlCMiVlOIND, WEULESLEV, KIUUARMEV LIBERTV, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIPM and CARPMOT Also the above varieties and American Beauties on their own roots. NOW is the time to order. . Plants in excellent condition. Sfii-nnle and ofices sent on application. W. H. ElliOlt, Brighlon, Ma$$. Ilentton Hie Florllta' Eicbange wbtn writlnd. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSIS NANUS. NOW IS THE .*fl»r/5 ^ TIME TO START. ^^Smijii' ^n ^ ^ THE TRUE TYPE ^m %. Northern Greenhouse Grown. ^- Finest laree-flowerins. CINERARIA dwf. fflxd.. 1000 seeds. SOc. GIANT PANSY '^l,^ ^ ties, critically seleiicd, .soofi seeds, SI 0(i; half pkt,, ,snc ,')00 seeds of liiiinl Mme, Perrd, pansy seed added to every Sl.no pkt ni (.i^int I'iiiisy, Cash, t.iheral extra eoiiiit of seeii- m all paekrts, JOHN F. RDPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AC'TC'pc German ^rown in colors or Victoria .. Tr. pkt., 260; '4oz..60c;oz.,$1.75 Victoria. Giant, Tr. pkt. 30c 1 u oz.,70c; oz. Giant Comet. Tr. pkt. 16c ; I-i oz. , 26o ; oz. 76c. Oitricti Featlier, Tr. pkt. 15c; 'i oz., 30c; oz. $1,110 /^ItJITDADIA Large Flowering Buperb UlnCn/tni/t, Mixed, Tr pkt. 6Dc. Large Flowering Seml-dwarf Superb Mixed, Tr. pkt. 60c. Large Flowering Blue, White and Scarlet Tr. pkt 25e-. each. nniMITI A Ohlnensls Flmbrlata, Separate rl\in\IL,n, colors or Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 60c. each. Obconica Grandl, Carmine, Lilac, Pink, white and Mixed, Tr. pkt 26c. each. ODconlcaGrnndl. Robusia, Tr. pkt. 26c. Write for T90fi Whoiesfllo Catalogue, now ready FRESH TOBACCO STEMS. »1.6I) per bale of 3u() lb W C BECKERT, Alleghany, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. QUALITY SEED BULB PLANT SEND FOR OATALOGVE. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON :t4* Weat 14th St., New York. Mention tlie rlorista' Bxcfaange when writing. GO. MORSE & GO. Seed Gro^svers 815-817 Sansojue Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Uentlon the PlorlstB* BSxchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. PrinceBB Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Castle and Best of All, English and Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, iV^^'i^'^T."" 114 Uhamben Htreet, NEW TURK LAWN CRASS SEED PINTS, $5.00 PER 100. QUARTS, $10.00 PER 100. ^TLMPPe»WALTERCO. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK Mention Tlip Florists' Exchnnffp when writing. 1^^ Asparagus Seed ( Aspai'agiis l*luiiiosii8 \aiiii8) GIARANXEED GKKKXHOUSE GUOWN SEKD I'er 1(10 .seeds $0.50 •• 250 " 1.00 ■ 500 '• 2.00 Per 1000 seeds $3.75 •• 5000 '• 18.00 " 10000 " 35.00 SOW ABOA'K SEED FOR PALL FERN DISHES ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON 342 'West 14tH Street New YorK City Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^ PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 41I>415 SANSOME. STREET SA.N FRANCISCO. CA,L. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, S-weet Peas Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. in Bulk and Packages LAWN GRA^vS SEED Dickinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Rychiinge when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for proiit. Mention the FlorietB' Bxchange when writing. EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS List free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrlttne. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kin all the weedB in Your Lawn. If youkeep the weeds cut so they do not ko to seed and cut yonr ^rasH without break- ing the Bmall feeders of roots, the erase will Viecorae thick and the weeds will dis- appear. ._ Mention The Florists* ESxchange when writing. The Clipper will do il. Ask your dealer for them. If they have nut t;ot thooi, below is ihe nri^e: No. 1— 12-ia. Mower, $6; No. 2— 16-in. Mower, $S; No 3-18 In Mower, J7; No. 4— 21-iD. Mnwer,$8 Seud drift, money-order or reg. letter. Mention The Florists* Exchange when 'exiting. HORSE SHOE BRAND NA/ARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. 12 W.Broadway. NEW YORK Mention The FiortatB' Exchange when writing. DAHLIA ROOTS Nymphaea, pink wjiter lily typu. $3.00 perlOO. Wm Pierce, yellow; John Bragg, dark red vel- vet; Octoroon, imriilc and white; Eclipse, bril- liant .-^rarlt-t. S;V50 per 100. All double flowering. tine, strong, field grown roots. Cash with order. LINDENHURST GARDENS Clias, E, Hrises, Prop, Daysvllle, Oswego Co.. New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 Ihs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs . $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1 0 0 0 lbs. $50.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York HL8nROON SPAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send tor our boo Islet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. rACIKlC, MO. Mention the FloriBti" Bxchange when writing. May 5, 1908 The Florists' Exchanjare 579 Ju»t Received dago Palm sterns (CYCAS REVOLUTA) TRUE LONG-LEAVED VARIETY— Splendid Shapely Stems, ranging in weight to suit the most particular buyer. We otTer as follows : 5 lbs. at 12o. per lb.. 10 lbs. at 10c. per lb. 15 lbs. at 8c. per lb.. 100 lbs. at TJjc. per lb. ^00 lb. (case) at 7c per lb. FERN BALLS SPECIAL OFFER. FOR UICK SALE Each. Postpaid. Per Doz. Per 100 Each. Postpaid. Per Doz. Per 100 5 to 6 inches in diameter SO. 25 $1.40 $10.50 7 to 9 inches in diameter, $0.35 $2.25 $I.S.00 25 Balls at 100 rate. JOHNSON ^a STOKES, '''-^m.'l^ISSVl^^^'' Mention The Florists' Excliiniiie vhen writing. JUST ARRIVED RAINCY LEAVED C\LAD!UM FROM BRAZIL The iiKist brilliant coloied foli- age iu existence; leaves pure white, rose, fiery copper, red mot- tled, transparent. One ot the BEST PAYING FLORISTS' STOCK for show window, decoration cen- ters. Fine bulbs with growing center shoots. Named sorts, 30c. each; $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS Per 10 lbs., $1.00 ; 100 lbs., SH.OO ; 1 to 10 lbs. JAPAN MAPLES In best sorts, 2-3 ft., 50c. each ; §5.00 doz. ; $40.00 100. Address H. H. BERGER & CO. 4- BAllCLAY ST., New York City. OAK QROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. AsparagDB plnmoflns nanus seed. Lath house grown. $1.75 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed. Crozy's mix $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES. CAL. UentloD Tbe FlorlstB* Bxchau^e when writing. C5 >^ rvi i>^ >^ ^ True, sound, selected roots, 2,3 and more eyes. He uania. Florence Vaughan. Chas. Henderson, RobuBta, Metalllca $2 00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Klack Prince, Martha WaBliiiiirton, pink, Eu'andale, West Virginia. Blat^k B«anty, Kate Grav, $3.U0 per 100: t?5 OOoer 100. Miied tl. 00 per 100:$** OOnerlOOO. HAHI lA^ fleld-Krown, leading kinds, for cut- UnULtllXJ UowerB named whole roots. S3. 50 per 100; «30.O0perlO0O. Mixed $3.00 per 100. Cash plpase. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto.^Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PLANTS.... David HerDcrt & son Succtssors tc. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. IfeDtlon tbe Florists' BxcbsD^e when writing;. "^ Auto-Spray 4 gal. tank, V>rass pvimp. operates by compressed air. 12strokcs Bivcpressure tospray ^acre. Aulo*Pop Allaohmsnt cleans nozzle every time used; saves half the niinture. Best line hitjh gr^An Sprayers, hand and power, in America. Catalog free. Gurjd agents wanted. 51 E.G. BROWN CO., Jay L I., Rochealer, N. Y. Ueutlon The FlorlAti' Elxchange when writing. JOINSCHEEPERSIiCO. DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF BULBS AND PLANTS. 2, 4 and 6 OLD SLIP, NEW YORK CITY. Uentlon The FlorUts' Bxcbaoge wben writing. CHOICE STOCK Double Dahlias, in iiiix«.-d cc»iors Gladiolus, Choicest mixed Madeira Vines, Oxalis, Lilium Longiflorum, per 100 . $2.25 .70 .60 .15 7 50 X 9 German Iris, ini.\e4 Inch Bulbs. Tuberous Begonias, only singles left. Do not delay in sending your order because you will be too late. The quantity is limited. Singles fnnr s('rar;itc cniors, $2.75 ; mixed $2.50. HUBERT* CO.. Ltd. V5e'r5?„S".T Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PA[ONIA SIN[NSIS. IN SUPtRB VARItriES GUARANTEED TRUE TO NAME. .V<;\KS M.VUY KF:Ij\V AY. BOl l,K l>K NEIGK, COUlS(J,\M-i D'OK, DUCH. I)K NEMOURS (CAIiOT), riOSTIV.\ MAXIMA, .J E A N N E D'.AKC, MME. POKEIj, MARIE l,E- 5IOIXE, ROSE D'.VMOUR, MME. CROUSSE and many more. Ask for our Trade List and special Prices per quantity. ENDTZ, VAN NES& COMPANY, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. New York Address : MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone St. Meatlon The Florists' Eicbange when writing. Per 100 Crimson Rambler, ;!-4- ft $10.00 4-5 ft 12.00 Creeping Roses, 2 yrs. strong.... 5.00 VVichuraiana fi.OO Hybrids, .\X heavy 5.00 Boxwood. Per ,000 3 to 4- inches $20.00 4 to,'". •■ 30.00 5 to 6 " 50.00 English Ivy. j.„m 4 inch I'ots, X lic.ivy $,s.oo THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. I. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when wrltln g . PRIZE PRIMULA SEEDS SOW THESE EARLY, will make splendid plants In bloom For Fall sales. * Trade Pkt, Trade Pkt. Primula Sinensis, White, pure 60 1.00 Brilliant Red.. .60 1.00 Holborn Blue. .60 1.00 Crimson 60 1-00 Pink 60 1.00 Michell's Euro- pean Mixture, a grand strain 60 1.00 Trade Pkt Primula Obconica, Red 40 '[ " Pink 30 white 20 Hy bri d a Mixed choice colors 30 Fimbriata choice mixed 50 For complete list of seasonable seeds and supplies set.- our wholesale list mailed free < request to all FLORISTS. HENRY F. MICHELL CO 10I8 MARKET ST.. PHILADELPHIA, PA FLOWER SEED SPECIALIST Aleutlug The florists' Excbaufie when writing. »<»♦«♦♦♦♦ •♦♦I >♦♦•••♦♦♦*#♦♦♦♦♦♦< ilV PRI^LL4 SEED •*1 Sow will fluwer tor Cliristuias. Trial pkt. % Hoddine:ton*B Giant, pure white. $0.30 " blush white 30 rose 30 " " scarlet 30 " " royal bine 30 lEoddineton'H Matchless Giant, mixed. This selection Includes all mj- finest Giant Single Prlniula^ as ahove 30 Ohconira (iraiidillora Keriueslna. beautiful deep rose 15 Mix I'd varieties, containing lauo whito to deep rose 15 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON. 342 West 14th Street, NEW YORK. pkt. Pkt. JO .60 $1.00 .00 1.00 .CIO 1.00 .60 l.OO .60 1.00 .60 1.00 .26 .60 .25 .60 ♦ ♦ Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala.. second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. CHICAGO. — The many friends of S. D. Dysinger, manager seed depart- ment of Sears, Roebuck & Co., will be grieved to hear of the death of his wife, which occurred April 23, at his residence in Oak Park, 111. ROSE HILL. N. Y. — The F. B. Mills Company, .seedsmen, has been incor- porated; capital, $300,000. The incor- porators are: George C. Mills, How- ard J. Hardacre, and Frank C. Beebe, all of Rose Hill, N. Y., and Lynn D. Longworthy, Syracuse, N. Y. NEW LONDON, CONN. — Robert Veitch, New Haven, delivered a lec- ture before the New London County Horticultural Society last week, his subject being "Seeds— How to Plant and Grow Them." Mr. Veitch pre- dicted that British Columbia was des- tined to become the seed growing re- gion of North America. ST. PAUL. — The demand for Timo- thy and clover is exceptionally heavy. We are now getting more for clover than we have for years, the latest wholesale quotation being $1-5.75 per 100 pounds for the best grades. Bromus inermis has taken the place of Timothy in North Dakota. Min- nesota seedsinon shipped large quan- tities to that country a few seasons ago; they are now growing their own seed, and using it in place of Timothy, which has affected the sales of the latter to some extent. PAUL. HOW TO GBow mosHBooms A practical treatise of instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price, - - - 10 cents. A. L De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 2-8 Duane St., New York. Mention The Florlflta' Exchange when writing. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — Northrup King & Co. are doing heavy business in the retail seed line. Powers Mer. Co. are also doing a heavy seed business. They have dis- posed of thousands of packets at the rate of six for lOc, also large num- bers of sweet peas ancT nasturtiums in ounce packets at 10c. each. They carry a full line of seeds and bulbs in their cut flower department, which is apparently a success. PAUL. APPRAISERS' DECISION ON VETCH SEED. — In the matter of pro- test of N. L. Willett Drug Company against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Savannah, before Board 3, General Appraisers. April 23, 1906. Opinion by Waite. general apprai.ser: The commodity subject of this protest is two varieties of vetch seed — Vicia villosa otherwise known as the sand or Winter vetch, and Vicia sativa, or com- mon vetch. These were classified as seeds not specially provided for, under paragraph 254 of the tariff act of 1S97. and assessed with duty at 30 per cent. .Td valorem. They are claimed to be free under paragraph 656 of the act. which exempts, among other things, "all tlnwer and gra.ss seeds" not specially provided for. The single question to be determined is whether the seed of the vetch is 5&0 The Plorists' Hxchange grass seed within the meaning of para- graph 656. It is well understood that the botanical order Gramineae which comprises the true grasses, would not include this plant. It embraces such plants as timothy, red top, Johnson grass, corn, oats, barley, sugar cane, bamboo, etc., from which it will plainly appear that what are sometimes termed '■artificial grasses," such as clover, alfalfa, sainfoin, spurry, and vetches, are not within the botanjcal classifica- tion of grasses. We think, however, that the law was framed with a view of placing on the free list such plants as are popularly known and commercial- ly treated as grasses rather than those which are scientifically so known. It is very evident, as will hereafter appear, that the board has not been bound by the scientific botanical classification. The popular definition of the word •■grass" would Include such plants as vetches. The following is taken from the Standard Dictionary Grass. — In common usage, the green plants on which cattle and other beasts feed; any herbage that serves for pas- ture This sense includes what are sometimes called the artificial grasses, food-plants for horses and cattle which are not real grasses, as clover in the United States and sainfoin in Europe, as well as some other plants, principally of the legume or bean family. It would appear from the evidence m this case, and we think it is not dis- puted, that the vetch is a leguminous plant, allied to the clover and alfalfa, and of the same family as the pea and bean. The vetch is used for pasture and forage and for making hay. These, we think, are its only uses and are quite extensive in Georgia and some of the other southern States, and also in the northwestern part of the United States. It is especially adapted for growth upon lean or barren and light soils, and like the clover has the power of collecting nitrogen from the air and supplying it to the soil, thus strengthening the soil and making it more productive for all kinds of crops. The seed of this plant is not raised for commercial purposes in tlie United States. The evidence shows that many of the large dealers include vetch under the head of grasses in their catalogues, and of those dealers who do not so classify them, nearly all place them in the same classification with forage and pasture plants. That the board has not so construed the provisions for grass seed In the tariff acts as to restrict them to seeds of plants botanically known as grasses is clear from its decisions. Thus sain- foin, which is in no way related to the true grasses, was held to be a grass in board decision in re Dingelstedt, G. A. 2566 (T. D. 14,937). Spurry. which is a pink and not related to the true grasses, was held to be grass in the case of Henry Nungesser, G. A. 2697 (T. D. 15,- 020). Clover, which, like the vetch, is a legume, was held to be grass in G. A. 2442 (T. D. 14,720); also an appeal by Henry Nungesser. None of these plants are botanically grass, but being well- known forage plants, popularly and commercially classed as grasses, their seeds were very properly held to be grass seeds by the board. For the same reason we think that vetch seed should be classified as grass seed within the meaning of the statute. We are not unmindful that the board has hitherto denied free entry to vetch seed, holding it to be dutiable as a seed not specially provided for under said paragraph 254 (in re Nungesser. G. A. 4602 — T. D. 21,762), but we are satisfied that that finding was based upon a record which was neither full nor cor- rect, and while it' warranted the finding at that time and \ipon that record we think it should be overruled. That the term '■grass seeds" is used in paragraph 656 in its popular or com- mercial sense rather than in its scien- tific sense may be said to be settled by the decision of the Circuit Court of Appeals in Nordlinger v. United States (127 Fed. Rep., 683; T. D. 24,976), where canary seed, which is botanically a grass seed, but not so known either popularly or commercially, was held not to be grass seed within the meaning of said provision. We find that vetch seed is grass seed, as the term is used in paragraph 656, and sustain the' protest, reversing the collector's decision. ASPARAGUS. RHUBARB And Small Fruit Plants Extra strong two year old asparagus, $4.00 per 1000; good two year, $3.00 per 1000: strong, young Rhubarb. $3.00 per 100: Ward, Eldorado, Blowers, Lucretia and other blackberries. Cuth- bert. Witch and other raspberries : 40 varieties strawberries, currants, grapes and other small fruit plants. Also strong 18to 24 in. tops Ampel- opsis Veitchii. $2..50 per 100. Send for price list and illustrated circular of Ward Blackberry. Address, CHAS. BLACK, HIghtstown, N. J. Mention ne riortiti' Bicbuic* wban mitln*. European Notes. Easter has been the most delight- ful of which we have any record, and in spite of night frosts varying from 5 to 15 degrees Nature has put on her best garb in most surprising fashion. .Spring sowings are now completed and we are patiently awaiting the rain which has so long delayed its coming. The trade in root seeds indicates that the era of sowing land down to pasture is coming to an end. This has already been indicated by the fall- ing off in the demand for grasses. The better prices now being obtained for grain crops have stimulated their cul- ture. Brief reference was made in last week's notes to the activity of Vesu- vius; the following particulars from a letter just received from a seed grower in the district will be read with inter- est: "The district of the Campagna around Mount Vesuvius has become of great importance to the northern cit- ies of Europe on account of the ex- portation thence of fruits including oranges, grapes and nuts, grains, par- ticularly beans, onions, cauliflowers, and other vegetables and seeds both of vegetables and flowers, and flnally flowering bulbs. The lava has de- stroyed but some vineyards which were high up the mountain side, but the falling in of the crater poured over both near and far such a flood of ashes and stones that many of the cultivations were either damaged very badly or totally destroyed. In some cases the covering of ashes has been from one to two yards high, and as they were often still burning hot, houses, trees and cultures have been destroyed by fire. Even where the ashes fell less thickly and cooled by rain, as in Naples, the devastation is terrible to see. The chief destruction has been on the eastern, northern and western sides. It was indeed a good deal of labor every day to clear off the ashes from the leaves of the larger plants, and not less to remove them from the sowings just coming up. If the activity stops now, as it seems to. a great deal of the better .sowings of balsams, zinnias, stocks, heliotropes, centaureas and salvias will yet be saved. Most of the Cucurbitacefe have not yet been sown and tomatoes, cap.sicums and eggplant were well protected. Peas, beans, radishes and a lot of lettuces just ready for trans- planting have suffered severely. Broad beans, which were just in bloom, are broken down by the weight of the ashes, and endives, chicory, and spin- ach are totally crushed. It is to be feared that bellis, myosotis, pansies, Winter stocks and wallflowers, which have been in bloom for three weeks, have met with the same fate. The flower bulbs (freesias, etc.) which have already partly finished blooming, will probably be saved. "As regards the financial damage the loss of some crops of cauliflower for seeding will be heavy, but still more from the fact that the soil is spoiled for years where the ashes and stones have fallen too thickly. Still sends the Vesuvius strong clouds of smoke out of the crater, driving the fine dust in the eyes. Everywhere one sees a wretched picture of desolation." Hardly had the foregoing report been penned when the news of the terrible disaster at San Francisco ar- rived. The reports to hand are too vague for us to form any definite idea of the extent of the disaster, but one only voices the sympathies of the whole of Europe in saying how deeply we regret the awful calamity. Some of the residents in that ill-fated city are well known to, and highly es- teemed by, the principal members of the European seed trade, and news of their safety will be most heartily wel- comed. The Easter heat wave has played itself out, and with a drop of 30 de- grees in a few hours we are back in the gloom of Midwinter once more. It is to be hoped that our plants will not suffer to the same extent as their cul- tivators. EUROPEAN SEEDS. VIOLET CULTURE Price, SI BO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York UentloD the FLorlita* Bxctaanxe wben wrltlnf. Cultural Directions Specially ■written for the use of the amateur garcJener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount ■will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leafiets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer and his customer. Mow ready, in addition to those below specified : Asters, Cabbage, Car' nations, lUontltiy, Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes, Violets, BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Dlreetlon$ COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. Tlie following "Cultorals" are now ready: AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum) AN>nJALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BBGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LIL'i' CHRVSANTHE.MUM CLIMHIN'C plants. Hardy Ct)LEUS and other Bedders CROCUS, Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for House and G FlnrlfltB' Bxcbanjce when wrltlnsr. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views in our nurseries. iientlon Tfae FlorlBts* Exchange wben writing. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 5 CENTS EACH. The best to be had, in separate colors single and liouble. H. E. le: page, STAMFORD, CONN. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. May 5. 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 581 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary ; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — The Battle Creek Nursery Company has been notified of the award- ing to it by the Grand Trunk Railroad Company the contract for the landscape gardening to be done on the grounds of the new Grand Trunk depot In this city. NURSERY LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL. — T. P. Clay, Probate Judge of Greer County. Oklahoma, has held unconstitutional the nursery inspection law passed by the last Legislature. The decision was the result of a demurrer filed by C. S. Vines, a nursery agent, who was arrested some time ago for violating the nursery law. — Mangum News. BANGOR, ME. — The Maine Nursery Company has been formed here for the purpose of establish- ing a very extensive plant in Hampden. The capi- tal stock is $25,000. It is intended to cultivate sixty acres at first, and it is estimated that there will be set out upon this area by May 30 at least 250, OUO ■trees and shrubs, representing every species that can be successfully grown in Maine. In the course of the Summer this number will be increased to 500,000. The grounds are to be made attractive, with a public park of fifteen acres, intersected with asphalt drives and walks, beautified with artificial lakes, rustic bridges, etc. F. L. Temple, of Bucks- port, formerly of Boston, is president of the com- pany; Frank H. Damon, secretary and treasurer, and Henry W. Mayo, M. Farnham and H. C. Whitte- more, with the two first named, are the directors. ROCHESTER. N. Y. — In the case of D. T. McCarthy & Sons against the H. S. Taylor Nursery Company of Rochester, Justice Lambert shortly after the opening of court Tuesday morning directed a verdict for the defendant of no cause of action on motion of the defen- dant's attorney. This is one of the peculiar cases arising under our present business incorporation law. Two Taylor broth- ers had for years conducted a nursery at or near Ro- chester under the name and style of H. S. Taylor & Co. In 1893 they with one J. Frank Norris organized a corporation by name The H. S. Taylor Nursery Com- pany. It was undisputed that one of the Taylors came to the plaintiffs and bought", trees stating that Norris was a member of the concern, but signing the contract H. S. Taylor & Co. The plaintiffs claimed that they supposed that the name was still H. S. Taylor & Co. with Norris an addition to the company. Failing to get their pay they looked up the matter and found that Norris was not a member of tlie firm but was a member of the corporation. They therefore sued the corpora- tion, and it defended on the ground that the sale was made to the brothers Taylor as a firm and not to the incorporated company. The Taylor brothers owned all of the interest in the company or co-partnership and sixty per cent of the incorporation. The court upheld the contention that the action had been brought against tiie wrong concern. It is hard for the layman to understand the fine distinctions sometimes taken advantage of to avoid liability. Sucli cases however serve as a caution to dealers to be careful when dealing with corporations not to take the value of the letterhead as an Indication of the financial prosperity of the concern. Lockport fN. Y.) Daily Journal, April 25, 1906. FOR SEASIDE PLANTING. — Messrs. Lsaac Hicks & Son, nurserymen, Westbury Station, Long Island, N. Y., recommend in their 1906 catalogue the follow- ing subjects as suitable for seaside planting: DECIDUOUS TREES. — Sycamore maple, Norway ma- ple, red maple, oriental plane, wild cherry, catalpa. Japan- ese poplar, Carolina poplar, pin oak, scarlet oak, English oak. red oak, willow, in variety, yellow locust, honey lo- cust, mulberry, white birch, canoe birch, euonymous, ail- anthus. EVERGREEN TREES.— Red cedar, Austrian pine. Scotch pine, red pine, Mugho pine, juniper, white spruce. Douglas spruce. Colorado spruce, Norway spruce, Nord- mann's fir, concolor flr. SHRUBS. — Indian currant, privet, marsh elder, rugosa rose, trailing, or memorial rose, Carolina rose, sumach, bayberry, beach plum, high-bush huckleberry, upright honeysuckle, lilac, spiraea, blackberry, blackcap, tamarix. barberry, elder, alder, buttonbush, Virburnum dentatum, Cornus paniculata, holly, inkberry, yucca bearberry. VINES. — Virginia creeper. Japanese honeysuckle, Jap- anese ivy, wistaria, myrtle, trumpet creeper, bitter sweet, wild morning-glory, matrimony vine. HERBACEOUS PLANTS. — Sea sand-reed, or ammo- phylla, couch, or ouack grass, beach pea, swamp rose mallow, seaside goldenrod, cactus, etc. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. — The Florists' Exchange is in receipt of the fol- lowing communication, which is self-explanatory: Come to Dallas June 13, 14 and 15. We will be proud to show you our great big prosperous Texas, and happy to offer you such entertainment as we can. Won't you come? All work and no "loosening up" is bad for you. Jolt loose from business for a week and come to Dallas. We will be mighty glad to see you. Everybody else is coming! Dallas has 90,000 population, a 150,000 club and a busine.ss league. 89,999 live ones. Some brewer- ies, a badger farm, prayer meeting Wednesday nights, electric street cars, it has three saloons 24 hours to each day and the days will work overtime if necessary. Headquarters of the association will be at the Oriental Saloon (hotel in connection). Ice and elec- tric fans. N. B. — Ice cold soda, lemonade and similar bever- ages can be had on application to the City Council by presenting a physician's certificate. 16,532 nurserymen in tlie United Slates have al- ready assured me personally that they would attend the meeting. Allowing the usual margin for liars we will have at least one thousand. Those who do not come will be prevented unavoidably or wont amount to much anyway. The entertainment committee is composed of Stan- ley H. Watson, Houston; F. T. Ramsey, Austin; Will B. Munson. Denison; Mr. Schlitz. Paul Jones, Mr. Budweiser, Dallas; A. K. Clingman, Keithville, La.; M. G. Black, Mt. Pleasant, Tex.; and F. B. Guinn, Rusk, Tex. The committee is authorized by the grace of God, the people of Texas, the Texas Nurserymen's Asso- ciation and the Texas State Horticultural Society, for the purpose of making the delegates to the 1906 meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen at Dallas, Texas, cry for sleep." STANLEY H. WATSON, Chairman Entertainment Committee. The program of the meeting, which is in the printer's hands, will be distributed shortly by Secre- tary George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y. Stanley H. WaLson will make an address of welcome, which will be responded to by Judge Linn, of Rochester. Other speeches of like character will be made by Hon. John A. Ewton, Congressman N. W. Hale, Roland Morrill, and J. H. Hale, Conn. The meetings of the Nurserymen's Mutual Protec- tive Association will be held at 3 p. m. on June 13 and 14. The sessions of the American Association of Nur- serymen will take place in the Commercial Club rooms, and the following program of papers for discussion will be presented: Thursday. June 14, 1906. — "Specific Requirements of New Varieties in California Fruit Growing." Prof. Wickson, Berkley, California; "The Import- ance and Best Methods of the Bud and Scion Supply in Propagating." C. C. Mayhew. Texas: On "Credits." Geo. H. Josselyn, New York: Friday, June 15, 9 o'clock a. m. — "An Uniform Standard of Grading Nursery Stock, and its Adop- tion." C. J. Brown, N. Y. ; "Ornamentals — Their Increasing Importance, Propagation, etc." J. Wilkin- .son Elliott, Pittsburg, Pa.; "Commercial Fertilizers for Trees." W. F. Heikes, Alabama; "Storing Nur- sery Stock, Dampness, Temperature, Packing, etc." Wm. Pitkin. The Southwestern Excursion Bureau has announc- ed a rate of one regular standard fare plus $2.00 for the round trip from all points in its territory to Dallas, Texas and return. Dates of Sale: June 11 and 12, 1906. Final return limit: 21 days from date of sale. Connecting lines have been advised of the action of the Southwestern Excursion Bureau and those who are representing the Association in the matter confidently expect that rates more favorable than usual will be secured. Tho.se who expect to attend should take the mat- ter up early with local ticket agents so that they may have ample time to get advices. The Secretary will be pleased to furnish later information to all who request it and are unable to gain definite advice from local ticket agents. Under date, April 25, 1906, President Albertson writes: "Am just in receipt of word from the Frisco line that they have got concession for our Asso- ciation of the privilege of going by one route and returning by another, that is, we could go down by way of the Frisco through South Missouri and North Arkansas and return by the Rock Island through Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Kan- sas by way of Kansas City, with stop-over privileges going and coming. And to those wanting a further extension of their ticket thirty days ex- tension would be granted beyond the limit, thus giving a chance for any outside trips into Mexico or California or anywhere else wanted. This is on the basis of one fare plus $2.00 from St. Louis. If our crowd makes up one hundred from St. Louis they will give us a special train going down and wher- ever there can be a sleeping car load made up the sleeper will be run right through to Dallas if ar- rangements are made in advance." It is suggested as desirable to have the Eastern contingent meet at St. Louis and be ready to leave in a body. Monday afternoon, June 11, the North- ■western contingent to meet at Kansas City same date and all join at a proper place and the con- solidated train to arrive at Dallas Tuesday afternoon, June 12. The Oriental Hotel will be. headquarters. Rates will be $2.50 per day and up, American plan. Nurserymen will do well to reserve accommoda- tion in advance, and correspondence with the Orien- tal Hotel at Dallas, Texas, or with John S. Kerr, Sherman, Texas, is advised. It is hoped that nurserymen will send In their membership fees of $3.00 promptly; also copy and order tor such space as they may wish to reserve in the Badge Book. Horticultural Notes. Privet stocks on which lilacs have been budded should be cut down now. But leave about 6 inches of the stock above the bud. This serves as a stake to which to tie the growing lilac, and it can be cut oft in the Fall when it has served its purpose. But rub off the growth of the privet as It is made. Ash trees are not generally considered In the sec- tion desirable for their flowers, but some of them, the English for one, make a good display of tufts of maroon colored flowers in early Spring. The flowering ash, Fraxinus ornus, is always voted as a desirable one for its flowers. An evergreen rarely seen in collections and yet which is hardy in the warmer portion of the Middle States, is the Cistus lauritolius. The leaves are slightly gummy, as are those of the true gum cistus, C. ladaniferus. Its flowers, which are white, appear in June. It makes a large bush. Andromeda calyculata is one of the earliest to flower in Spring. The blossoms are white, and are what are called secund, all appearing on the under side of its horizontal shoots. Although its leaves are very small, they are evergreen. It is native of New Jersey and other States. Our sweet-scented crab, Pyrus coronarius, is val- ued by all who have it for its delightful fragrance. Some of the coronarius (?) which have come here from Europe are not the true kind, but appear to be one of the many Japanese pyruses now in culti- vation. The many varieties of the golden-tinted Chinese Arbor vitae are particularly desirable for their color. Just now, as they are making their new growths, the golden foliage contrasts so well with the vivid green of most all other foliage near it. Nurserymen should keep well informed on the methods of destroying ,San Jose scale. Whole or- chards of fruit trees are being killed by this pest, and unless the seller can assure the purchaser of a sure way of preserving his trees, his sales will drop off, surely. Daphne Mezereum has such a sweet-scented flower and the pink colored one is so pretty when in bloom, that it would certainly make a good pot shrub for selling by florists. The fact of its hardiness, too, is much in its favor. Magnolias. This is the season for magnolia flowers. It is also the proper and the only time to plant the trees. The few most prominent of the early blooming sorts are: Conspicua, the Chinese white, and Soulangeana, the one with the pink outside the petals. Stellata, the dwarf, star-shaped, white-flow- ered one is also everywhere found now, although not nearly as old in cultivation as the other two. There are others as well, but at this time I wish to call attention to M. Lennei. the cup-shaped pur- plish-red one. This is a beauty, and yet it is really rare in collections. It is not to be found in hundreds of collections where the other two are. It is sup- posed to have been raised between conspicua and purpurea. The flowers indicate this in color, and in form there is a good deal of the conspicua visible. An indication of its purpurea (obovata) parentage is found, too, in its time of flowering. The blossoms come just as those of Soulangeana and conspicua disappear. This is greatly in its favor, for often late frosts catch the first two, and I do not remem- ber the Lennei ever suffering in that way. And when the others are not nipped by frost, it Is a pleasure to have the succession which Lennei as- sures. All magnolias require Spring planting excepting when grown in pots. Many complain of ill luck in transplanting. There need be none with the early flowering ones that have been mentioned. The tree growing ones are more difficult to transplant. Those who have the best success with them prune them severely. A very successful planter cuts to the ground when transplanting such sorts as tripetala, acuminata, macrophylla and other tree sorts, when every one grows. Without this the halt of them or more die. And all magnolias, shrub or tree varie- ties, are the better for severe pruning when planted. Althaea Hedges. Althaea hedges are not seen as often as they once were, unless it be the variegated leaved one, which finds a place often where a low hedge of an orna- mented character is desired. The word hedge hardly applies to the althaea at any time, considering a hedge as a defensive object. The althaea, or a sim- ilar shrub could be so grown that as it got age it would be difficult for one to break through a line of it, but there are no thorns on it, as all defensive hedges should have. Where a line of something handsome is the con- sideration, the althaea, can well be used, either in one color or in mixed sorts. It is greatly in favor of the althaea that it can be cut down every year if desired, and it flowers freely for all. It does not object to the pruning, but rejoices in it, rather. It is the shoots it makes in Spring and Summer that flower In early Autumn, and the severer the pruning the stronger the shoots for flowering. It is also in favor of the althaea that it pushes Into leaf very late in Spring, admitting of its being planted much later than other shrubs. Even here, in Phil- adelphia, we can plant it as late as May 15 and not be too late, and thus it will be seen these notes are still quite seasonable. JOSEPH MEEH.^N. 582 The Florists' Bxchange Rosa Rugosa, 18-24 inch $10.00 per 100 •• •' 2-3 feet : i2-50 " • • " 3>4 feet •■• '5-00 •' Rosa Rueosa Alba, 18-24 Inch •••■ 12.50 " •• •• " 3=3 feet ■- is.oo " Write for prices on Evergreens. HIRAM T. JONES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SHADE TREES KTEROREENS, SHBDBS and ROSES; In fact everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY 8XAXB NBRSKRIKS, NORXH ABINGTON, MASS. Mention tbe FlorlBtg' Eicbange when wrltlpg. SPRINGFIELD HEW JERSEY Trade Cataiogiie Free F. & F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Mention The Florists' EJxchanpe when writing. ►♦♦ ♦■»♦»♦♦»♦ »♦♦♦»♦♦♦< : Plant for Immediate Effect \ Not for Future Generations. start with the largest stock that can be secured! It takes over twenty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. We do the long waiting — thus enabling you tosecure trees andshrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List No\v Ready. Cliestnut nil!, Philadel|>hia, Pa. ANDORRA NURSERIES WIVI. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. t** »♦♦♦♦♦♦« ♦♦♦»*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»*••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦ ♦♦< Vlpntlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I . Hoboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onioa, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Liiacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRT*-F.S MODERATE IfeDtton the norlsts' Brebnnge whpn writing BOXWOOD For Edging. (Buxas suttriitu-o8a) Bushy Transplanted Plants 6=8 inches. Per I00$6.00 Per 1000 $50.00 O.V.ZANCEN, KOBQKEN, N. J. DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for edging, walks, etc.. 4 years old. 6-8 in. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Casli with order. DMTARP and TRAIMCD F-RUIX XREES A SPECIAI.XY Send for Quotations. Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Crataegus Arnoldlana 4-5 rt. $12.00 Crataegus Crus-galll 3.4 tt. 10 00 Crataegus mollis ....2-4 tt. 8.11O Forsytnia Fortunel 3 4 ft. 8 10 Viburnum molle 2-3 tt. 10. 00 Viburnum opulus 12-18 In. S.OO Viburnum venosum 12-18 In. 8.00 Trade list now ready. Mention The Plorlsta' Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL Uentlon the Florlgta* Bxchanjte when wrltlne. ^" SEND TO IMiMOON COMPANY ror j TKECS.SnBUBS, VINES Your I and »»1ALL rCUITS Oeacrlptlve lUustrated Catalogue Free TBE WM. H. MOON CO. __ * lUorrlflTlUe. ta. Ifentloa Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass. 2}4 in. Pots, $7-00 per loo 3 " " 10.00 " 100 Field grown strong $25. 00 per 100 Baby Ramblers, ImmAncA ^inrh ai Hardy Field Grown Roses; Clematis, immense DWIK Ol shrubs, ornamental Trees. W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention ^The FIorlBta' Exchange when writing. THE COMING HEDGE PLANT OF AMERICA Per 1000 160,000 Ilex Grenata (Japan Holly) 8 to ID ln.8ct8 $70.00 100,000 Ilex Orenata (Japan Holly) 1 toot 11 cts 100.00 260.000 Buxus auffrutlcosa trans. 3 to 4 In. 4 cts 38.00 All splendid rooted plants. Shipments can be made any time after March 10. ELLSWORTH BROWN & CO SEABROOK, N. H. Ifentlon The Florlata* Exchange when writing. VEGETABLE PLANTS LETTUCE, Bosloii Market. BIk Boston, Grand Rapids. $1.00 per 10(X). CABBAGE, Succession, Winnigstadt, Express, S'2.00 per 1000. All late varieties after May 1st. CAULIFLOWER, Transplanted, Early Snowball, Karly Paris, 75c. per 100. TOMATOES, .s varieties, $2.00 per 1000. ASTER PLANTS, Transplanted, strong. Comet. Sriiiplt'' Branching. TruiT. Paeony fl.. Victoria. (..►iieen of the Market, in colors, 60c, per 100. iiii.xed, 50c. STOCKS, White Perpetual and large fl. dwarf. transplanted, 75c. per 100. VERBENA HYBRIDA, mixed seedlings. .50c. per 100. SWEET WILLIAM, single and double mixed, r>0c. per luo. CUSTAV FREYTAC, 81 Watson Av., W. Orange, N. J. THE AMERICAN 6ARNATI0II Prlca $3.80 A. T. DE LA MARE PIG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street, New York. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF The Florists' Hail Association has paid 950 losses amountinK to $96,000.00 For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. Mention the Floriats' EJichange when writing. ROSES A mistake is made by a good many growers in allowing their flres to go out too early, tor wliile the days are quite warm, a little heat is necessary at night when tlie temperature out- doors drops below 54 degrees. The fires, how.ever, should be shut off early in the morning on clear days, so that when the sun strikes the glass there is no artificial heat in the houses. With a little heat, and the ventilators open an inch or two, the houses will keep dry, and there will be no danger o( any condensation. As the season is drawing to a close, it is a good plan to cut back the stems to hard wood, instead of leaving from one to three eyes on the plants. This will really benefit the plants and at the .same time the flowers will be more valuable. As soon as possible after cutting, place the flowers in water, in a dark cool place, for if permitted to lie around they soon wilt. When pack- ing the buds lay them in the box separately, and remove any poor petals; this adds a great deal to the appearance of the box, when packed. Just on account of poor packing, a great many really good roses reach the market in an unsalable condition. Among the new roses Richmond and Killarney are living up to all that was claimed for them. There has been an enormous demand for young plants, and those growers who pro- pose to plant some of either variety, it they have not already done so, should procure stock at once. Some cnmplaint has been heard that Killar- ney is very subject to inildew, but thus tar It has not proven so here: and while this variety will hardly sup- plant Bridesmaid, it is a valuable ad- dition to our forcing roses. PBNN. ROSES-ROSES DON'T DELAV We otter following varieties in 2 x 2i in. rose pots, ready for a shift. .Strictly No. 1 stock; clean and healthy. If you are not ready for them at once, let us shift them into ;i in. pots for you and tleliver any time in June; it will pay you. 2x2* 24x.3 3x3 in. in. in. 100 7000 Brides $2.50 :1000 Maids 2.50 3000 Golden Gale 2.50 100(1 Ivory 2.50 1000 Souv de Wooton 3.00 2."i00 K. A. Victoria 3.00 S500 Perle des Jardins 3.00 2000 Chatenay 3 50 1000 La France 3..50 ;iOOO Pres. Carnol 3.50 1000 Gen. McArthur 6.00 .TOO La Detroit 6.00 .'tOOO Amerioan Beauties 6.00 2500 Richmond .10.00 lOut Fernrt and soft wooded stock. KUHL, PEKIN. ILL. Exchaoge when writing. 100 100 S3..50 $.5,00 3.50 ■5.00 3.50 5.00 3..50 5.00 4.60 6.00 4.50 6.00 4. .50 6.00 4..50 6.0O 4.50 7.50 4. .50 7.50 7.50 10.00 7. .50 10.00 8.00 12.50 15.00 Write us al GEO. A. Mention The Florists CONCORD JUNCTION, MASS.— Leonard Cousins, Jr., is very busy these days ^hipping pansy plants, for which he has found an increased de- mand this season. BOXWOOD. And otlier plants for decorating. Ask for our trade list; it will interest .you. ENDTZ, VAN NES COMPANY, BOSKOOP, HOllAND. New York Office, Mallus & Ware, Slone St. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Level and Magna Charta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25 ; hundred, $8.00. VICK&HILLCO. ""e.rRoctiesfer.N.Y. Uentlon Tlie Flori«t«' Exchania when writing. ~ROS BS sley, 2h i nond, '2i '• } may, J Per 100 Wellesley, 2J inch SW 00 Richmond, 2i inch 12.00 Brides, Maids, Chatenay, S. J. REUTER, Westerly. R. I 2i Inch 3.50 1 year -old. 2 1-2 inch pots. Babv Rambler, Gc: Cr. Itaiiibler .t La^France, ic i:i. HniTiiier. LainbeUn,4(: ('aprit-e aiul Laing, Se ; Diesbach, Dinsniore, Dor. Perkins, Gontier, Hes8ie lirown. Netting, Massoii and others, 21' D ^\ ^^ r ^2 2-year-old, ^^ ^^ ^3 W ^^ 4-inch pots. ( I. UitniMer, Uleteor, I'erle, \V, La France, P. .fe W. ('ochets,7c; Mas8on,8i'; Wood. Gen. Ja-.-Q.. Paul Neyron Diesbacli, Laing, Dinsniore and others, 9c. Extra strong roots. LEEDLE CO., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, 0. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange_when_wrltlng. W. VAIN HLEEF & SONS, Wholesale Orowers of Nursery Stock ^^^ BOSKOOP, nOLLAND ^^>^ Are pleased to inform their friends in the trade that their Repre- sentative and Jnnior, W. VAVI KLEEF, Jr., is now makiuE his regular yearly trip through the States in the interest of their firm. Kindly await his arrival before placing your orders elsewhere. ........... . Address all letters during April aud May, care MALTUS & WARE, 14 Slone Street, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. May 5,1906 The Plorists' Exchange 583 CALIFORNIA'S GREAT CALAMITY SAN FRANCISCO. — My apology for not writing trade news last week and telling about the happiest Easter business San Francisco plantsmen and florists ever experienced was a Providential misfortune that overtook nie and demolished my home, from which I escaped with a few immaterial bruises and cuts and my trousers and coat, in which I found ninety- five cents and the blue pencil I am writing with, all I have left of the good plenty I was blessed with. The trouble was a collosal earthquake and a sub- .sequent four da.vs' fire that totally destroyed the North and South Divisions of the Jity, fully two- thirds of San Francisco. And within the scene of this desolation scores of florists and plantsmen had their stores, and not one is now left in the city but the following florists in the Western Addition: The Belmont Florists (Louis Motroni & Brother), 235S Fillmore street; Serveau Brotheis, 2328 California .street; Clise & Jacobson, 942 Fillmore street; R. Groves. Masonic avenue and Haight street, and D. Roserie, Central avenue and Sacramento street. I have visited nearest the Are line the nurseries of John H. Sievers & Co. (only one block distant from the line of destruction) ; Charles AbrahEtm's Western Nursery, three blocks distant and F. Lude- niann's Pacific Nursery, a half mile distant, and found them all comparatively unharmed, barring, of course, some broken glass and pots and furrowed and cracked plant beds. Where the florists of the burned districts are scattered the Lord only knows. I have heard that several were crushed to death by the quake, but thus far in the general confusion I have been un- ;]l)le to verify the reports. Some I know are stop- jiing with their families with nearby and more dis- tant growers on this and the east side of the bay. At the Western and Sievers' nurseries I found all the spare spaces in their offices and storehouse build- iiig.s occupied to the crowded point with women and children and men refugee*- from the burned district. "I really cannot preach a sermon to-day," were the words of our city*s ablest preacher as he ad- dre.ssed a small gathering of his large scattered Hock the Sunday after Easter on a sandiot in the Western Addition, his church having been demol- ished by the quake. It was mostly a prayer meet- ing, the preacher confining his remarks to the little he knew of disasters he had heard relating to his church membership, and inquiries concerning the unaccounted for of his flock. Yet, withal, this minister did revert to the undisputed iniquities of San Francisco and touched lightly on the rain of fire and brimstone that destroyed Sodom and Go- morrah. And so I feel just now in the midst of general bewailing a sensation akin to that which moved the preacher to say "I cannot preach a ser- mon to-day." Some other day, perhaps by next week. I may have learned something of interest in the line In which The Florists' Exchange is devoted. For the present I must try to appease my hunger by falling into the bread line. ALVIN. LOS ANGELES, CAL. — These are strenuous days for Los Angeles. The first of April she began the work of raising $350,000 for a T. M. C. A. building. The 18th she was horrified with the news of the destruction of San Francisco by earthquake and fire. To relieve the sufferings of the people of that strick- en city by the 22nd, she contributed .$171,000 in money and 90 car loads of food and clothing. Morris Goldenson, one of our leading florists, con- ceived the idea of opening up a flower store in The Broadway Department .Store; Arthur Letts, the pro- prietor, generously donated space and all the florists around town gave two days of their time to sell what the growers donated. The result was $540 cash for the benefit of our northern friends in their distress for the two days. And now it has fallen to our lot to care for thousands of homeless refugees until such time as the worli of rebuilding the devas- tated city is begun, and homes provided for its peo- ple. P. D. B. In a telegram from C. C. Morse & Co., dated Santa Clara, Cal., April 2 3, and received in New York, April 27, too late for the information to appear in last week's issue, they say:" All seed houses in San Franci-sco, including ourselves, destroyed. We have opened temporarily at Santa Clara, but will duly return to San Francisco. We have been damaged here, but not seriously; no loss of life either among family or employees. We would request customers to duplicate their mail." The subjoined letter was subsequently received from Messrs. C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal.: Editor Florists' Exchange: As a result of the earthquake on the 18th our property and houses in Santa Clara and San Jose were consider-ably damaged btit not ruined, and while our San Francisco building withstood the earthquake without damage, it burned to the ground on Friday, the 2 0th. Our Mr. BalKgot our books out of the vault and has brought them safely to Santa Clara. All of our other papers, letters, etc., were totally destroyed. We are fully insured, and will hope to collect the full amount of our claims. At present we have opened temporary headquar- ters in Santa Clara, but in due time will re-establish ourselves in San Fraiicisco and will be ready for business. The buildings at our farms were uninjured. Prac- tically every building in the Santa Clara Valley towns is more or less damaged, many of them wrecked beyond repairing. The financial loss is stupendous, and the suffering from exposure intense. A heavy rain today (April 24) is adding to the misery of the thousands who are living out of doors. Fortunately, there was com- paratively little loss of life; we have lost none of our family or employees. We have written from memory to all of our cus- tomers who are indebted to us. asking them to for- ward as much of their accounts as possible for we lind ourselves urgently ih need of money. C. C. MORSE & CO., Per Lester L. Morse. President. Editor Florists' Exchange: Through the daily papers ymi will have learned what has become of San Francisco. I may only adil that San Mateo is in the same boat, as far as tlie ruin of this pretty little city through the earth- iiuake is concerned. Fortunately, it has been spared from the fire. As regards the flower and nursery business in .San Francisco; it has gone with the city for at least one to two years: and all those thousands of feet of glass "R'ill not see flowers for a long time. The houses themselves, strange to say. have suffered very little in this vicinity, but in most places where the benches are above one foot in height, these are down on the ground and out. One flower store remained in the western addition and two in the Mission district. As it Is so shortly after Easter, all bills for flowers and pl.anls are still outstanding in the city and for a long time, perhaps forever, will be uncollectable. We have now a large number of carnation cuttings on hand, the list of which we send you separately. (This list appears in our adver- tising columns). We should like to ask you to give us free space in your paper for advertising .same; also to appeal to our brother florists to take the goods off our hand.s, at Eastern prices or less, at once, for cash, as we are much in need of money to tide us over for a time. All stock is healthy and strong, from sand or soil. We also ask for free contributions of seeds, .such as the best forcing varieties of vegetables, which we intend to grow for next season — lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, beans and peas. AH seed stores here are l.iu'ned out. Yours in hope. FICK & FABER. San Mateo, Cal. Through the courtesy of W. Atlee Burpee, seeds- man, Philadelphia, Pa., whose large business, also whose family interests in California have made him very solicitous regarding the welfare of his many friends in the ill-fated region, and who has been indefatigable in his endeavor to secure information concerning them, we are permitted to make the fol- lowing extracts from private letters received by Mr. Burpee: FROM LUTHER BURBANK, SANTA RO.SA (April 24, 1906). Your kind letter of April 19 received; telegram not yet received. I telegraph you now also, but write this to reassure you that though the whole business part of the town is a terribly complete wreck and that ten thousand chimneys are down and only about eight or ten left standing, yet, not a dwelling was absolutely wrecked, a few old and illy constructed ones were badly shattered. The confusion after the destruction of the town was beyond description — sputtering wires, constant explosions, flames marching toward crews who were helping out the unfortunate buried, clouds of dust and impassable streets. On my own place not a glass cracked, not a thing moved except on this old dwelling house, the three rotten chimneys fell over, but not even a tender plant was injured. The road in my place at Sebas- topol moved three and one half feet in places, rows moved clear across each other in .some places. Had three wells on the Sebastopol jilace; one is dried up, another is heaved up out of the ground eighteen inches and moved two feet, the third one has moved about eighteen inches and has more water than usual. Mother, who is past ninety-three, stood it all right. Killed in Santa Rosa,82: badly wounded 35. No one injured in wooden hou.se or well built stone or brick; 10,000 chimneys down in this town; 8 or 9 standing. Property lo.ss estimate in city here $5,000,000. Time of quake 45 seconds. Fall of town with one crash nearly half minute later. Everybody cheerful, hopeful, bu.sy as bees when a hive is up- turned. Building again. FROM L. C. ROUTZAHN, ARROYO GRANDE (April 24, 1906). Your kind and thoughtful telegram received and very much appreciated. Fortunately for us, while the shock here was severe there was very little dam- age and no loss of life. But the condition of the State is deplorable, though we soon hope by the help of our many friends to lift up our heads again. The response from everywhere, especially the East, is sublime and in due time California will fully re- cover. We are now doing all we can in sending supplies and money to the stricken ones. We fear some of Mrs. Burpee's friends were in the city, though we trust not. If you should have friends there whom we can assist, kindly let us know. Mr. Dreer came down from the city just a week before the earthquake; he was with us several days. His hotel was entirely destroyed. FROM LESTER L. MORSE, SANTA CLARA ' (April 24, 1906). Your telegram just received, being 5 days get- ting here. Have been hoping to get a telegram off to you but am discouraged by the fact that the telegraph offices are simply swamped. Nearly everything is contusion here yet, but we are beginning to feel brighter. We had left San Francisco on the 7th so were at home but were badly shaken up and while damaged are living in our house with fair comfort. Our warehouse here fell out at one end and took fire but the fire was extinguished before doing any great harm. Our place in San Francisco stood the earthquake all right and escaped the fire for two days. The fire passed it and we were told that we were all right, but a northeast wind brought the fire back and we went down. Mr. Ball had saved our book- keeping books and got through the city and came down with them yesterday. He had taken them out to his house near the park where all were safe. We have lost everything else in San FrancLsco but are fully insured. One by one my force has come back — one young man just getting here a few minutes ago. ' Two others are still missing but presume they are with friends. My mother's and sisters' houses are damaged, but can be repaired. All the property we have will require considerable repairing; but compared with San Francisco we have nothing to complain of. We have had a terrible time and are nervous and unstrung but time will wear that away I suppose. I never expected to live through such a calamity in this quiet and peaceful valley, and it all shows we don't know much about our future. Nearly every house in the valley su.stained more or less damage and a great many very great damage. The buildings on the farms did not suffer at all, and Mr. Landrum did not know anything serious was the matter up here. We sent an auto after him, for his wife was in Santa Clara and frightfully worried. I haven't been dow'n yet, for it has been rather dangerous and very unsatisfactory getting in, and my family have seriously objected to my leaving town at all. Mrs. Morse takes the whole affair quietly, and we both spend a good deal of time being thankful that we and our friends and our family are alive and well. FROM BRASLAN SEED GROWERS COMPANY, SAN JOSE (April 24, 1906). Our town is almost completely demolished. The Hotel Vendome where Mr. Braslan lived was so badly damaged that all the guests W'ere forced to leave. One portion of the hotel known as the annex, completely collapsed, but, strange to say, only one person was killed, and others having escaped with but slight injury. While our town suffered greatly from the shock of the earthquake, still it w-as spared from the awful horror of fire, which was the case in San Francisco. Fire started, but our w-ater mains were in good condition and we were able to stop the confiagration before it had spread a great distance. As far as our business is concerned, everything is looking well. The crops, of course, have not been damaged in any way. We have a full force of men working on our ranches, and we are giving the best of care to our interests here. 584 The Plori-sts' Exchansje GRAFTED ROSES KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list : Grafted Stock. From 2Ji lucli Pots. KIL,K,ARI>(eV. »20.00 per 100; $160.00 per Btoile De France. $20.00 per 100. '•"'"*• Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $26.00 per 100 ; $200.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. |20.00 per 100; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per lOO. regardless ot number per l.OOD. ordered. The above varieties on tlieir own roots, from 2>i Inch pots, very flne plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Killamey . $10.00 pe r 1 0 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1.000. Standard Varieties Grafted. Ivory. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Souvenir du President Carnot. Bride. Kaiserin Angusta Victoria. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testout. Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs. Plerpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2Vi inch pots, $15.00 per 100 : $120.00 per 1,000 ; tor A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $i6.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 '4 Inch pots. »8.00 per 100 ; $76.00 per 1,000; 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of out door bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2 "-^ Inch pots. $15 00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur {The Baby Rambler). An ever-biooming dwarf Crimson Kambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2>a inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen ; f 17.50 per 100 ; $42.60 per 250. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Mention The FlorlsU' Bxchapge when writing, from 2' 2 inch pots. Complete Assortment. Send for List of Varieties. BABY RAMBLER ETOILE DE FRANCE v BEN CANT CRIMSON RAMBLER DOROTHY PERKINS WICHURIANA HYBRID PERPETUALS TEAS AND HYBRID TEAS RAMBLERS AND CLIMBERS ASPARAGUS, Plumosus Nanus JACKSON a PERKINS CO.. Newark, Wayne Co., New YorK Per 100 Per 1000 .--$ 6.00 $50.00 ... 15.00 .... 5.00 .... 3M .... 3.50 ,, 2.00 -. 4.00 .. S.iiO ..-. 3..50 lui Spreneeril, 2ki inch pots, $20 per 1000. 27..50 27.60 18.00 35.00 27.50 27 ..50 Mention The Florisls' Exchange when writing 2-year-old 4-ln. pots, $8 per 100 Roses : 2^-ln. pots, at $3.00 per I GO ; $25.00 per I GOO Pink LaFrance R. M. Henriette Dorothy Perkins Gloire de Dijon Crimson Rambler President Carnot ClimbinK Malmaison Hermosa Climbing Gen'l .lacq. Pink Cochet White Cochet Roses: 2^ in. pots, S4.00 per rOO General Jack. Mad. Masson, Ma^na Charta, Louis Van Houtte. Viek's Caprice, and other varieties. Yellow t'ofhet Mme. Jean Dupuy ClimbiHK Wootton Philadelphia Kambler S2.50 per ICO; $2G.OO per I GOO Etoile de Lyon Safrano Bridesmaid Champiitn of the World W. A. Richardson James Sprunt Mme. Schwaller Yellow Hermosa Crimson Hermosa Catherine Mermet Clothide Soupert Golden Rambler Pink Rambler White Rambler Yellow Rambler Mary Washington Mit^nonetti.' Haltimoru Belle Golden Gate P. Queen Virginia R. Cox Christine de Noue Gruss an Teplitz Jos. Schwartz $2.00 per tOO ; $ r 7.50 per I OOO Empress China Francis Willard Climbing Soupert Geo. Pernet Snowflake Tennesssee Belle P. Marie Adelaide M. Van Houtte Kruger Mme. Guillot Isa. Sprunt Media Duch. de Brabant Yellow Soupert Jersey Beauty President Cleveland Mile. C. Brunner Manila's Triumph Petite Leonie Universal Favorite Climbing Bridesmaid 2i-in.. best standard double varieties. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Golden Circle, Magician. Mountain Snow. Prince Bismarck. Marshall McMahon. Crystal Palace Gem, Lemon Geranium, Rose, Oakleaf, Nutmeg. Peppermint Per 100 1000 Climbing White Pet Etoile d'Or Rainbow Seven Sisters Perle d'Or The Queen GERANIUMS 1000 PerlOO Cobaea Scandens. 2-in $2.50 Cannas, 3and4 inch pots, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100. Hibiscus Peachblow. Ruber, Cal- lerii, Cooperi, Zebrinus, Auran- tica, Rosa Sinensis, Miniatus. Semi-Plena 2 50 Ageratums. 3 varieties 2.50 Honeysuckles, 2 varieties 2.50 Acalyphas. Gold Fuchias 2.50 Marguerites, white and yellow.... 2.50 Periwinkle, white and pink 2.50 Double Petunias, white and blotched 2.50 Enghsh and German Ivy 2.50 Fuchsias, single and dbl., 8 var... 2.50 Dahlias, 20 good varieties, divided roots 4.00 ChrysanthemiunS, 50 good var 2.50 20.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2.50 20.00 Alteruanthera. 4 colors 2.00 17..50 Asparagus Spreugeri 2,00 18.00 4-in 10.00 Coleus. 20 colors. $*2.00 Vincas. 2-in.. $2.50 per 100: 3-in.. $4.00 per 100: 4-in 8.00 Dracfena Indivisa 2-in., 10 in. high 2.50 3-in.. 12 to 15 in. high 5.00 4-in., 16 to 20 in. high 10.00 Boston Ferns 3.00 Piersoni Ferns 4 00 Scottii Ferns. 2-in 5.00 Cissus Discolor 3.00 Hardy Phlox. 3-in. var. named.. 4.00 Rubber Plants, 4-in., 10 to 16 high. $3.00 doz. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3 in. pots 4.00 Asters, in thumb pots, 4 distinct colors 2.00 (a) Queen of the Market, white, lavender, dark blue and rose. (b) New branching varieties, white, purple, crimson and pink, separate colors 2.00 THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS DAYTON, OHIO MentloD The FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. Pyrethrum Powder for White Fly. (96) Some time I saw in your pa- per advice given for using, or ratlier burning, pyretlirum powder for kill- ing white fly. Would you be kind enough to give me an idea of how much to use in a house 10 by 100 feet or 20 by 120 feet, and how often to repeat the process? New York. J. A. — In regard to using pyrethrum powder for destroying white fly, it .should be remembered that this pow- der is not to be burned, but is to be distributed, just the same as is sul- phur, for the killing of mildew on roses. It can be applied at intervals of tour or five days until the fly dis- appears, though occasionally it will be necessary to syringe thoroughly, so is to give the plants a good washing between the applications of the pow- der. Growing Peonies Commercially. (97) The wiiter is going into the peony business commercially; root propagation, not flowers. What can you tell me about their cultivation? How close should divisions be planted at the beginning? How much culti- vation should be given them during growing season? How is the moss (the kind which nurserymen usually use in shipping roots and plants) pro- duced, or where can it be procured? Penna. PAEONIA. — For full information regarding the growing of peonies for commercial purposes, we would refer you to Har- rison's Peony Manual, which can be obtained through this office. The moss which nurserymen use for pack- ing arouiTd their plants for shipping purposes is bought through regular dealers whose advertisements will be found in the columns of The Florists' Exchange. Rooted Begonia Cuttings. (98) Please tell us how to success- fully root begonia cuttings. Give tem- perature of the house, also sand, best time of year, stage of cuttings, etc K. & S. Missouri. — The propagation of begonias is a very simple matter and can be done in any greenhouse temperature. The va- rieties of the Rex begonia are best propagated during February and March, though they can be rooted easily at any time of the year. It a part of a bench is cleared, over the heating pipes, and about three inches of .sand placed there, plenty of bot- tom heat will thus be secured for all rooting purposes. The flowering va- rieties of begonia, to have nice plants for Summer, are best propagated in January, though these will root at any other time with ordinary care. Ferns. (99) What is the best treatment of ferns during Summer to raise a supply for Fall and Winter sales; also the kind of soil? Can they be raised suc- .-essfully in east and west houses in Summer? K. & S. Missouri. — To grow ferns during the Summer time in a house running east and west, the glass would have to be shaded quite heavily, and plenty of ventilation given at all times. A good friable soil, that has in it no green manure, will suit ferns nicely. It should al- ways be remembered that when soil for ferns has to be strengthened with fertilizer of any kind, nothing should be used but manure that is thorough- ly decomposed. Transplanting Cornus Florida from the Woods. (100) Kindly ad\ise me what is considered the best time of year to dig up and transplant Cornus florida from the woods, where the plants have been growing in a wild state. I have found some very fine trees about 8 feet high, finely branched and grow- ing among young white pine trees about four feet high. They are well covered with buds. P. B. — Spring is the only season in which dogwoods may be transplanted. If not in leaf, do it now. But these wild trees have but few roots, and you will not succeed with the trans- jilanting unless you prune back the branches severely. Those S foot trees should be shortened in until not more than 2 to 3 feet of lengths are left; then you will succeed. You may, if preferred, root prune the trees now, and let them remain a year before transplanting them. The cutting off of the roots causes many more small ones to form, and this almost assures the transplanting with safety. Dig a trench around the trees 18 inches or 2 feet from the trunk; dig to a depth of 2 feet, then dig under the trees, cutting oft all roots met with from first to last. Then fill back the soil and let the trees alone for a year. But if the trees are out of shape, prune back the branches a little, to shapen the outline. In fact, it Is a good thing to prune the branches at the same time that the roots are pruned. Such root pruned trees rare- ly fail to live, and the practice is often adopted by those who wish to trans- plant wild trees. JOSEPH MEEHAN. ROSES IVj In potB, Strong, Healthy Plants, BABY RAMBLER, SJOOperlOOi StO.OO per 100. RICHMOND, *10. 00 per 100; SOa.OO per 1000. CRIMSON RAMBLER, SJ.OOprlOO; S20.00prl0r0 MARECHAL NIEL, $2.00 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3, Springfieia, Ohio. Uentloo the Florists' Bzchan^e when writing. May 5, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 585 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K COlJoiiis H T nS" Allen W S Co fillljuul K E SST Amlmclier James. .. .r»94Kasting W r y<)*> Andei-s.m & Chrlstcnsen Katzensteln & 'cij'.V.aSU Andom, NuReri,.s..58o;v?^„JJ' g F°;::::::6o? Aschiminn G WOj-j Constiuotlon Cn Bader J 5S7 ° Lonsuuciion Lo Barclay J F "^Koster & Co ■17M B..„ch J E ^[^" f HurreU....5s,; 'J^l.aiiyjnlii- A H (>lH ':.^^ LawrilZL'U C "»ll!» IvIlHmh,'"?*"?'' "-4^^ ^Winn;ireid:587 - ,. H c '^''■■r': l.ockland Lnm Co... (307 ingu la -'jprlxji-d & Burnham Co.ljus ■-'S-l.utton W H lilJli Milder 1' 5S7 May *i Co L L 0O3 Mrladilen K C ljlJ4 M.K.iiai- o W lai:; ;MrKissi.>k Wm E...aa ■McMaiMls J lilll Meikel Beaven K A Becker William.. Beckcrt W I. Bi Black Chas. Blo.mi J S r.S' B.iddint'ton A T.."i7.S-7'.l .S7-II' Btiiinot Bros ivi H.innet & Blake laii I'.icitnu'yer's Sons J.I.H1:'. Bn-nni man J B C'.V'jMiclicU h'f'oo! ili4 [iilfKs Cl\as E. BroAvn Peter Brown K & (^•- ' ' ■ '^ ^S'' a'' 'ilS. \l'>:;i':'\^l ?;^«moS?,s,:?Oo-j;k;c:;1»^ Kpe'^w Aco::::=78"«" Vo," i'"x P" Bver Bros (ion ^I""'" Hentz & Na-.li Caldwell W 10 C..,..c;.i,s ^"l ;■ as; S,l„ en: ! ! ! ! .^i""}''} /^''''<^' ^"'"■l,.;;' 11,1, , Cnrn Co T)0 ^""3? ''"■' ::■ IV,se C ■■■■eOT^'"""""' t''^"' CO...OS4 ' T I TOVNntural Guano Co..(i(lo Cl.innlck W J OOS^.F?..^^ '■■•- ..-••■^'^ rs lessen Leo (.0 Ml '1II4 Clipper I,awn M.mor _Co^— — ^_:j" ^,^^•■ • ■ •; — Coldwell-Wllcos Co..i;nr,I''»"r, J i,,-; %'^, Horner F & Sons. . ..VJO ,.„i,l ,,,,„. g^^ Ueiuberg G W.i Iteiubeig P 686 Reutev S J 582 ...W4 Iloyle J A i;;;-;;;;:,,,"^ t:. ;j;^ n.eini,e.^ p I'OIJIillll tV lo 'H'^ T>.i.i*.... « T Kat.in 11 N I'Mwnrds FoldUl; Co Elehholz llenl-y. rasele C Klizalieth Ni Ulne F B. .587 .000 %2Klpperger G 605 ■•!;;7 Robinson 11 M Co... 604 "co'cRoehrs Co Tbe Julius • -'?0 5,SG Roemer Fred 578 Bllintt \V A: Suns, ...''.■, ,^ ,. ., ,^,, . ,, ,. ,..^, Elliolt W II --. UosbacU A >V: G WXi Emmans Geo M .-,99 .'f'^s'S Bros «J4 Endiz Van Nes & Co IJ-WP J F- ?!» 579.80 Salt,f ord Geo 601 Eakeiisen E N 587-94 Sander & Son. . . . . . .5,S6 I'elthousen J E . . . .".94 Sclieepers & Co Jno.5i9 Fenrlcb Joseph S i^iii Schmidt J C Co 594 F & F Nurseries 5811 •V-''"''-'', -^ •*■ ,,'i Fick & Faber 599 J;":"", „J- • ■ ■ 58i Fischer R 599Sen Cliff Nuvs 582 ['"leur E ,-;7f) Seaman & Cfl J H...600 Florists' "Haii"Assn!582SelIcman & Co J 001 l-lower nr Mkt co.^Sheliroad Greenhouses Foley Mfe Co 607 ■"•' Ford Eros 601 Slieridan W F ... «ll Fortunes \ L ooo Sblppensburg Floral Co I'reytag G 582 ^^•>^ Froment H E 601 Shurtletf & Son .1 B..594 Fryer E 5Sft Signal Hill 1 loral (o llii'riand (;" M '.'.'.'.!'.! 808 , . ,„ ''''i Glbllli & Co ooeSimpson U u86-005 Glen Mfg Co cOGSkldeisky S S .587 Goddard S J .,599Slinii & Thompson. . .601 Good & Reese Cti "59;^ Smith N & Son 598 Grcenhonse Co. . . ! . .OoSSmlth W & T Co.. 582 Gnnther W H 601 Smith T W A 599 Gullmau A J ooi Smith & Gannet 699 Guttman & weber, .599 Stearns .4 T Lum C'o.606 Ilalloek & Son C H,57oStoris & narrison . . 600 Ilantord R G .5K7Stumpp & Walter.. 578 Hansen & I.nnisted. .599 Stuppe W 593 Harris E 594 Stuppe \\m .587 Harris S G ,59:!Swayne Wm ■■■JSS Hatcher J C ,, .lyio Syracuse Pottery Co.605 Herbert Sous David.. 579 'rnJlor E J. 593 Herr \ M .5!14 iiiiPl*? G A 5.80 Herr D k! . ! ! ! . .' ! . .8IHi:;,li"rtu™. J M * Co-™ Herrman A 80S I mrne A L ...... .. .59.. Heraig Wm r.94 Thompson & Son J B Hews A H & Co.... 005 " Hicks & Crawbuck..8ol r^tty ,p '?■•„■ v ■ T'.;:; Iliifinger Bros 605 Traendly & Schenck.ool Hill E G Co 803 1' S Cut Flower Co. .580 Hill Top Greenhouses Van Assche Frank., 008 594 Van Kleef Sons W . . 582 nippard E 607Vaughan's Seed Store Hitching & Co 606 577 Holton & Hunkel ..0o2Vespv W J & M S...599 Horan E C 601 Vick's Jas & Sons,, .579 House O H 594Vick & Hill Co .5,82 Hubert & Co 5711 Vliiepnt R & Sons,. .594 HiiKbcs G J 59s Ward K M & Co 57'. Itoe Bros .599\Vals,iii It T .5S2 Jackson .lohn H 607 Weathered Co 6n7 Jackson & Perkins. ..584 Weber C S & Co 800 Jacolis S & Son 606 Weiier H & Sons Co. 599 Jennings E B .594 Weeher & Don. . . . . -.578 Johnson & Stokes. . .579 Welch Bros 602 Johnson Heating Co. 607 Weston H 587 Whllblin Poltery Co. 605 Young A I, >t Co 601 « lebir Bros .598-603 Young J 601 Wiolerson E F Co. .803 Voiiug Thos mil WiH.d Bros 597 Zangeu O V ..5ni: \\right Asa OllOZimraor CTias 587 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED .\butilon n94Paeonies o79-«0.S6 Achyraiithes .594 I'etunias 5S4-87 .\geratiiui ... .584-87-94 Phlo.\ 584 Alteriinntheras .5S4-.S7-94 Primulas 5TS-79-87 .Vi.vssiiin 5.87-94 Privet 580 Aniiielopsis .59s Ubnilndendrons 580 Arailearia 5S7 Khul.arl. 580 As|.aragus .577-78 so. s7 i;,,^,,., ...577-79-80-84-86 Aster 57S.siSalvia 587-94 Azaleas 579-S^JSeeds 578 Heg.inlas ...57.8-8n-.87-94Smilax 587-604 Bulbs 578-79 Spirii»as 5,so Caiaillnms ,,_ 57s 79 ^<7 Stocks 578 Can lias . , . .5i9-So-s7,;i I rulieinses 578 Carnations ,577-so,9',-;i9 x-,,,,),,,,,,,,^" .','.','.".","5"7R-9t Clirysantlieiiniiiis osl.os vjnca 584-87 Cineraria 578 Vines 579-80 Clematis 579-.80 Violets 594-99 Colons .584-87-94 MISCELLANEOUS Cioiifers 579Arlilieial Leaves ...804 I 'uplica 59S 99 li,,i|,.,,s 000-07-08 Cut Flowers- ..801-112 11:: ( ,11 Flower Boxes. .604 C.l.-lameu 5S7 Eiigravings 57.S-8(1S 1 lal'lias 578-79-88 Fertilizers 805 Di'lsies 587 Fittings 608 liiaeaeiias 584-.87 FK.ri; ts' Supplies. . .80S l:iiuiiymus 608 pL.^,.,. p„ts ^Ji Tubs. 6115 ICvio-greens 5soi;i.,.;.^ ..606 Fcoos 670-84-87-0114, ;|aj,-,,|„ Points 606 Foelisias 584-S7(;lioiKSe Bldg. ...607-08 I'liiikias 587Gutters 607-08 Galax 804neating 606-07 Gayinsacia 578 ij,j,,ipti(.i,jes 605 Geraniums ... .584-87-94 j^nmber 607 Gladlidi 678-79-80 j[„si,i.„„„, Spawn... 578 Gloxinias •"•'^ Paint & Paint Supplies Hardy Peremilals 0,82-86 cos Heliotropes 5S7-94pj[^^,.i, Joints. Valves Hydrangeas ..579-80-88 ' ' " GO6-OS Ivies 579-S4-8G-S7 o.,,,, 807-OS Lili.'S 57.S-70-*0 ^,;^^, ■ COS Vrl'lnSnei 59S Tools & iuiplemeiils . 608 \ ■ 11 V lenis 5S7 Toothpicks. Wived . . 80-1 Xurieiy Stock ! ! ! ! ! ! 587 Vegetable Plants Orchids .588-87 o.80-S,-94 Palms 570-8T Ventilators 60, Pausies 57S-S7-04 Wants 596 Contents. ApplicaliloTo-il.av Jiifiiilplii.le Mf (lorlKin Call fnrn la's II real, tUihimity dtta^'e I lanlciis. Changes at Funeral Dosign.s (Illiis) Greenhonse Builfiing Land, Improving Bwanipy ami lioggy. Lily rif the Valley tor Cold Storage. , , , Market, Eeview of The Nearer The Mark Nursery Deptirtmeiit OBITUAEY :— G. H. Ellwanger (Portrait). Hal C ningham Periorlieals Received Question Box Roses . PAOE . . .589 ...589 ...5H3 ... 588 ,,,591 ,.,591 , , ,591 ...590 .,.585 589 581 iin- .. 589 ...588 . . .584 .. .582 Han Francisco Relief Fund 589 Seed Graft, Free, to Prevail 588 Seed Trade Report 579 S. A. F. O. H. Vice-Presidents 588 TRADE NOTES:— Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Washington 592 New York 593 Boston, Detroit, Grand Rapids G03 Indianapolis. Philadelphia 603 Cincinnati, Cleveland. St. Louis (i04 Vincent, ,Ir., R. & Son, Establishment (Illus) 590 Weeks' VPork, The fi05 OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTi' EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within lOOO miles on Saturday of each week. In order to effect this even distribution, which makes (or the benefit of our advertis- ers, it is necessary that all ad- vertising copy for current issue should reach us by 5 p. m. on Wednesday. TjlE CnRYSANinCMLM Arthur Hcrrington's New Book The moet complete and comprehen- elve work on the cultivation ot the Ghryaanthemum that has as yet been publlahed in America Handsombly Illustrated, 168 pages. 5x7 Inches. Price only 50 cents, postpaid. Send Your Order fob a Copy Now. \, T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., 3-8 Duane St., NewsYork. REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The cut flower busi- ness, which has been passably fair for some time, took a serious drop with the coming of the month of M;iy. Flowers of all descriptions are plentiful, and prices are going down along all lines. Of course, this is nut unusual for the beginning of May, as it is a well-known fact that the old superstitious idea of it being unfortunate to get married in that month has a stron'g hold on New York people, consequently there is very little doing liere in the wedding decora- tion line. However, what we do not get in May will probably come along in June, and there will be nothing lost. American Beauty ro.ses are extremely plentiful, and while 20c. each is sup- posed to be the asking price for those of special grade, the chances are that a general average of 10c. will be hard to obtain. Bride. Bridesmaid and Rich- mond are also too plentiful, and while the two first mentioned are quoted at He. for the top grades, the average will not be near that figure. Richmond are held at 15c. for the best, but they do not all clear out at that price by an>' means. Carnations, also, are too plentiful for the demand, and fixed prices are un- known. Tlie same remark applies to bulbous stock of all descriptions; even lilies of good quality are offered at $4 and $5 per 100. and many ordinary blooms are sold at less than these fig- ures. Lily of the valley is almost a drug; and violets are no longer quotable. Southern lilac is coming in in heavy quantities, and is doing a good deal toward pusliing down tlie prices of other seasonable flowers, as the lilac is so cheap and a little of it goes a long way. There is a supply of fine Spanish iris coming to John Young; and the South- ern lilac in quantity is being handled by J. K. Allen. CHICAGO.— The avalanche which hit the commission dealers in this city at Easter was overcome to a large degree, and trade a week later, though uncer- tain, was fairly good, roses holding their own closer than any other line. However, the following Saturday did not find the market cleaned up, and there has not been any scarcity in any line since, the condition -of supply and de- mand which is £Lpt to be very sudden in this market, owing to the important shipping feature, having shown marked \"ariations from day to day. All in all roses have not apparently sulfered so much as carnations, but it must be borne, in mind that a fairly good proportion of tlie foimer have been thrown out or dried off preparatory to resetting, while carnations are being placed on tbe market from very nearly the whole area they have occupied for se\'eral months. Prices have in many cases very nearly reached their Summer level; in fact; one well-posted grower stated that he had received belter prices in the month of June all along the line than he did early last week; but then again consid- eration must be given to the fact that the area of production will be from now on constantly on the decrease. The quality of roses and carnations continues good; while violets are on the wane. The latter will also probably re- ceive the customary setback annually given them by the appearance of the Mayflowers, which are now abundant. Greens are reasonably abundant. Swainsona has made its appearance in shipping quantities. Monday of this week opened unfavor- ably to the wholesale and retail trade under conditions which are impossible to analyze. Stagnation is the only word which comes to my mind that will fully express the feeling of the business at the present time. 'I'lie perfect weather having thrown an untold quantity of goods on the market and the early Spring in the southern sections having curtailed the demand by an early local supplv. the Chicago market is over- whelmed. WTLT^IAM K. WOOD. INDIANAPOLIS. IND. — The last of April is seldom a busy time for the re- tailers. This year is no exception. Counter trade is very light, and it is an occasional spurt of funeral work that keeps down the supply of flowers. Not much decorating is done at present, but there are several important occasions for the future. The growers and a part of the retailers are preparing to handle a record-break- ■ ing planting business, as plants are plen- tiful and orders heavier than usual. Medium grades of carnations have de- creased from $3 to $2 and $2.50 per 100. A few Enchantress and Prosperity are still selling at $3; 75c. is asked for them by the retailers. S^eet peas sell well at $1 to $1.50 per 100. Excellent Ten Week stocks and candytuft are bringing $1.50 to $3 per 100 spray^. Green goods especiallv similax. scarce; most of it is being shipped in. The supply of roses is entirely too heavy for loc^ijfionsijrnp- tion. A part of them are shipped to surrounding cities. Select Bride. Brides- maid and Golden Gate sell at $6 to $7; seconds at $3 to $4 and short ones at $2 per 100. Excellent Madame Abel Chate- nay are received at $7 to $8 per 100. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are selling well at $5 to $7. There are but a few American Beuaty roses used outside of medium stemmed ones for funeral work" $5 to $35 per 100 is the price for them. Violets are about gone, at 50c. per 100. Many inquiries are received for plants but there is little to offer a customer except Summer plants, such as gerani- ums, etc. Those having hvdrangeas or select lilies left over from Easter find a ready sale for them. Tomlinson Hall Market reports a fair week, many orders for bedding stock being received. i. b. BOSTON. — Business is quiet although there seems to be a little doing. All kinds of flowers are plentiful and cheap, prices having dropped considerably on many of the standard kinds. Roses sell very cheaply in large quantities, while fairly good prices are asked for the bet- ter grades by dozen quantities; $6 and $8 per 100 are the best figures for the best grades of Bride and Bridesmaid, while some fancy sorts, like Liberty bring $15 and $20. Some very good Souvenir du President Carnot are now on the market. American Beautv sell at from $1 per 100 for the short grades up to $2.50 and $3 per dozen for the extra long-stemmed fancies. Carnations go at from $1 to $3. ac- cording to variety and qualitv. Violets are a drug, selling at $1.50 per 1.000 up to 40c. per 100. Lily of the valley still maintains good prices. Lilies sell at $8 and $10. Gladiolus bring $1 per dozen; stocks, $2 and $3 per 100. Narcissus and all bulbous stock are now from out- doors and plentiful enougli. J. W. D. ST. LOITIS.— The cut flower market has been in a bad condition the past week — very little business, and so many flowers at the wholesale houses that they hardly had room to turn around. Stock sold at such low prices that quo- tations can hardlv be made. Complaints are heard in general from retail circles; funeral work and a few small weddings are about all that is doing. The quality of the stock seen is poor, and first-class stock can be reported scarce. Tbe warm weather has made the blooms soft, and roses come in too open. Bride and Bridesmaid are in overstock; American Beauty are of very poor quality, with a small demand for them. For first- class stock in roses, $5 per 100 is con- sidered a big price: $2 per dozen for long American Beauty. Carnations are also selling cheaply — $7.50 to $10 per 1.000 is a fair price for good stock. These are of better quality than roses, still so many are arriving that the wholesaler is compelled to dis- pose of them at any price. Bulbous stock is scarce, though both callas and Harrisii are very plentiful selling as low as $6 in 100 lots. Violets are all gone. Extra good lily of the val- ley is still to be had at $3 per 100. Li- lac, white and purple, is in and selling cheaply. All kinds of greens, excepting smilax. are plentiful. Wild smilax is all out at present. ST. PATRICK. MINNEAPOLIS. — Business the past week has been very fair; loads of stock of different varieties and quality have been tlirown on the market. Notwith- standing this, prices have kept up re- markably well. Roses are still selling for $1.50* per dozen for good stock, ordin- ary being offered at $1 per dozen. These prices throughout the week are main- tained, but on Saturday one can expect flowers to be sold for what they will bring. Some dealers are already having special sales at as low as 50c. per dozen for good stock: in fact in some places they allow the purchaser their choice. Carnations, fancy varieties, are selling, for 75c. and $1 per dozen. Bulbous stock is a thing of the past, and very little if any is to be seen. The growers are very busy getting in their bedding plants. Nothing has been done as yet in the way of planting and bedding, judging from the amount of stock on hand, a big trade is expected. Last season the demand appeared to be for dark red geraniums, and dealers who were then short have this season grown these in much larger numbers. It ap- pears also that more white geraniums are being grown than in previous sea- sons. Our parks have done nothing as yet and hardly consider it safe in this local- ity to do much in the way of planting prior to the 10th or 15th of May. The retailers have settled down to a steady trade and, generally speaking, they do not expect to be rushed to any great extent frorfi now on. The retail seed stores seems to be about the busiest spots here, the packet trade being un- usually heavy. PAUL, 586 The Florists' Bxchanse ANOTHER CLEARANCE SALE OF FIELD GROWN ....HARDY.... PERENNIALS I ALSO ! H. P. and other Roses, Ivies, Paeonies, Dahlias, Climbers, k. OEX SPECIAL PRICE LIST PALISADE5 NURSERIEvS, vSPARRILU N. Y. (Formerly conducted by the Clticas (Si Boddington Company.) Mini ion Till- Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS, FincStrong Plants,fpom 2% in. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Sunrise J6.00 $40.00 Kaiserin 3.00 2.5.00 Liberty 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Perle S3.00 Uncle John 3.00 Chatenay 2-50 Per 1000 $2'>.00 25.00 22.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $2.50 $22.50 Bridesmaid 2.50 22.50 Ivory 2.50 22.60 RICHMOND $7.00 Per 100 $60.00 Per 1,000 LIBERTY, Bench Plants. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 PETER REINBERQ, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago UeoClon The flurlata' Eichapge when writing. GRAFTED ROSES Ready for immediate shipment tlie following Que stock, and eijual to the best, a'] o" English manetti. 100 1™" Richmou.1, 2'ipots S20.0CI $175.00 Kiilai-nev " .. 17.50 l.iO.OO Bridesmaid, " .'.: .:::[::'.:::::::::::".::: ...v. 1300 i2o.un Bride, •• 13-00 120.0(1 Kichmoiid, own roots 13-00 120.00 CLIFTON, N. J. Cash with order, or satisfactory retereuoe. ROBERT SIMP50N, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing RICHMOND And other Roses in 3-in pots ready for planting. Delivery on or any time after May first. Per 100 Per 1000 Bichmond $12.00 $100.00 Maid and Bride 5.00 40.00 Chatenay 5.00 40.00 Ivory 5.00 40.00 ^ jjniicd Slates Cur Flower Co., - ElmirajVY.^ klentloD The Florlsta* E^cbange wbea wrltlns. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING Extra Fiue Healthy Plants, Free from Mildew. LIBERTY, LA FRANCE, Rose Pots. $15.00 per 100, 3J inch Pots. $18.00 per 100. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERIN, Rose Pots, $10.00 per 100. 34 inch Pots. $15.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. MeotloD The Florlflts' Kxchange wlien writing. RICHMOND ROSE 100 1000 ready soon 2>4 In $10.00 $90.CO CARNATIONS R. C. VAR LAWSON 6.00 46.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 1.6U 12.00 Oash with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES For Sale at Rose Lawn Greenhouses. From 2 inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. J. HENRY BARTRAM, LANSDOWNE. PA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 3 in. extra strong. Fine for planting in bench. S5.00 per 100. Bustoii Feni and Piersouii, 3 in., $3.30 per 100. P. S.— CYCIjAMEN iilants all sold. 6. A. THIELE, Asylum Pike, Frankfort, Pa. ORAINGE TREES. Specimen Orange Trees ; very decorative — showing flower and fruit. Valuable acquisition to the Italian or -Sunken Garden, or other artistic effects in landscape. THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, Exotic Nurseries, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Gigas and Cattleya Specloslssima, C, Moesia^ C. T'orrlvaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers ORCHIDS SANDER, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND l.artrest Imprirters. K.xpnrters. (irowers and Hyliriiiists in the world, AMERICAIN ORPICE, 233 Broadway. Room I. IXKW -S-ORK CITV. HYDRANGEAS Otaksa, 4 in. pots, grown in eool house, fine sti.c-k lor Decoration week, most in bud. $s.00 per 100. Lartre plants in 10 in. pots, fine stock for lawn deeoration. $1.00 each. Dracaena Indivisa, nice stock for growing on. $'J n(i pt-r InO, Ismene, strong bulbs. $.'!.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums: Polly Rose, (phnit this early fi.r best results. I Alice Byron, (Mmst whiti- todatel. Ivory, Pink ami While, Pacific, Halliday. Nellie Pockett and twenty other standard sorts. R. C, well rooted, clean stock. $1.00 per 100 by express: by mail $1.2.^) per too. Cash with order, E. FRYER, Johnstown, Pa. Mentliia The Florists' Exchange when writing. Fine 3 inch stock, $15.00 per 100. American Beauty roses, 2yj inch $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Bouvardia, white, red and pink, 2}( inch, $4.00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235=1237 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Tbe FlorlBts' LxcbiiD)£e when writing. AN UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL Joseph Meehaii, Esq. I am under pereunial obligation to you, especiall.v for your dep.irlnient of The Florists' E.xthangc, single items of which often pa.v me the year's subscription. Your columns are the tirst I read wlien the paper makes its always weleoin<' weekly visit. I presume that the late lameuled Thomas l>Ieehan was a relative. I never met him, but knoAV him more than well by w.ay of corre- spondence, and 1 had the pleasure t)f printing ni.tny valuable articles from his able pen in Tin' New York Tribune, of which for twenty-one years I was Agricultural F^ditor, till failing' health drove iin^ here to the farm. A paragraph of yours last week saved me from planting Norway Spruce; I shall now select the Doiigl.is instead. A. B. CBANDELLi. Orange Co., N. Y. UentioD The Klorists' I-'xcliMH^'e when writing. May S. 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 587 firiY CASES Of ORCHIDS FROM MY OWN COLLECTORl CATTLEYA TRIAN/E AND CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E Two of the liest selling Orchids for cut flowers in the world. Write for price by the plant or by the case. ARTHUR T. BOODINGTON, SEEDSMAN 342 W. 14th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Decoroilve Plants Latanla Borbonlca, 2H In. pots, $3.00; 3 In $6.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Large epeclmen plants from $2. 00 to $5. 00 each. Keutia Beluioreanaand Fosteriana, 2H In. potB. $8.00; 3 in.. $15 00; 6 in.. $60.00 per 100; 6 In. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 Ar'eca I.ute8eens,3 ln.$10.00; 4 in. $20.00 per 100; 6 in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandauus Utllls, 2 in. pots, »3.00; 4 in., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivlsa, 6 In. pots, $16.00; 6 In., (26.00 per 100. Phoenix Reel Inata, E in . pots, $36.00 per lOO, Phoenix OanarlensiB, fine specimen plants, from 3.00 to $36.00 each. Ficus Elastira, 4 in. pots, $26.00; 6in., $40.00; am., $65.00 per 100. Aranraria Kxcelsa, 6 In. pots, $85.00 per 100. Boston and PierBonl»4 in. pots, $16.00; 6 In., $26.00; 8 in., $60.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Coin- pacta, 3 in. pots, $8.00; 4 in., $16.00 per 100. Plants In Fine Condition. JOHN B&DER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mentton The FlorlatB* Bxcbange when writing. FEimS ODB SPE61TT CIBOTICM SCHIKUEI. We have a large Btocb of this beautiful tree fern in beat condition. 4 in., $50.00; 5 in.. $75.00; 7 in., $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, boat Btocb In the market. In all the beat and hardieat varieties from 2H in. pota, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. 3 in.. $6.00 per 100; 4 in.. $12.00 per 100. AdlantamCaneatam, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock in 4 In. pota. $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own stock, 3&C. per trade package. $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, ttHORX HII.LS, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Tarrytowfl Fern Blegantlssima, '2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottll, 2'X In., $5.00 per 100; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 In. high, strong and stoclsy ; $25 00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. ML'iitlon The Florists" Eschange when writing'. FERNS Are now in fine shape a Rood variety and nice bushy stock, 2 Ji inch, $3,00 per 100. $'2.'S.OO per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, 6 iiich, 75c. 5 inch, 50c. 4 inch Li-'K', iiicecli'an bushy stock. Boston Ferns, :i' i inch. ^.00 per 100. Dracaena IndivJsa, (5 inch' 35c. and 50o. each. 4 in. $]0()0 nil.] sr.2.00 per 100. Mad. Salleroi Geranium, 2li inch, $2,00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII I Sell Plants— Not Pots. arand value in $1.00, $1.60 and $2.00 piants. Decorative PlaDts, In variety. Brooklyn, N.Y have JOHN SCOTT, ""^;S«8?;,* Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note addreae. removed from Reap St.. Oreenhoueea. Ifentlon The FlorUta' Bxcbaoge when wrltlos. Ferns For Jardinieres ALL of the best varieties; .50.000 plants in stocli. Strong and healthy plants, 2J in. pots. $3,00 per 100: Sii 00 per 1000. liM at 1000 rate; ,? in., $6.00 per 100 ADIANTUM CUNEATUIH, good bushy plants $()m per 1000; sample free, F. N. ESKESEN. MADISON, NEW JERSEY Mention the Florists' Elxcbaoge when writing. MOLLY rERN8 .■^,(KXi tino plants (^'yrt.urniuni f;jli.atuin) in 'J in. pots now rea, In, pots. $5,00 per 10O.$»6,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Well grown stock from 3 In. pots, $5.00; from 3li In, |.ots, $8.00 per 100 ; ASPARA- GUS SPKBNGERI from 2H In. pots, $1.60. from 31/2 In, pots, $6,00 per 100, GERANIUMS In standard varieties only, no better on the market In bud and bloom from 4 In, pots, $6 00 and $7.00 per 100, CANNAS In standard varieties from 3 In, pots. $5,00 per 100, REX BEGONIAS In very choice varieties only, well grown plants from 3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroadsbarg. Pa. Mentlcn The l''li>rl:^t?<' Exrhange wben writing. CYCLAMEN Giganteum .July sowing in all the separate colors, extra well-grown stock out of '2% inch pots, $6,00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Out of 3-inch, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. LEHNIQ & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. Mention The Florldts' Exchange whea writing. FLOWERING PLANTS GENISTAS, .-. ill. pols 2:.c earh. AGERATUM BLUE, GERANIUMS, FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, I ill iinl^, ss ml |,er 100. SCARLET SAGE, r, in. pok. $10.00 per 100, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS, 4 in, pots, $10.00 per 100. PANSY GERANIUMS, i in. pots. $15,00 per 100. CANNAS, 1 in, $S,(ili per 100, F. B. RINE, Le^visbtir^, Pa. UentloD Tbe Florists' Exebange when wrltl:ig. BEDDING PLANTS. Gorniiiums, strong i in, pots, mixed. .$5. 00 " •' i in. pots, separ- ate colors $(i.00 , " " 3 in. pots, separ- ate colors S4.00 Petunias, double, 4 in. pots $0.00 " " Sin. pots $:S.00 Howard's Star, Enchaii- 1 tress, California Giants y2% in. $1.50 and Dreer's Fine ) 3 in.... $1.00 Ageratuin, Blue Perfection 2}i in. $2.00 3 in... $4.00 DwarfAlyssura, 2}^ in $2.00 Giant Snapdragon, V^ in SI. 50 Oannas and otlier plants ready May lOtli. J. S. BLOOM RIeselsville, Pa. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place yonr order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 inch plants, $16 per lOO; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florlats' Kxchang» when wrltluy. SHASTA DAISIES 12 100 Burbank's Shasta Daisy $0.75 $5.00 Burbank's Shasta Daisy, Alaska... 1.50 10.00 Stiniii.' li./lii tiiLwii pluuts with mauy orowna. <_'asli with ort.ler. DAY & WEBBER. Hudson, Mass. Mi'iitton The Florists' Exchange when writing. ENGLISH IVY strong, bushy plants, 46 feet, out of 4 In. pots, SIOOO per 100. Cash with order. Al8o flne lot of Primula Obconica, 6 Inch pans, best in Philadelphia Market at $'25.00 per 100. Oaeh please. CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J, Uentlon Tbe Florists' Elxcbaoge when writing. The Florists' Bxchange FREE SEED GRAFT TO PREVAIL. A We'Uy Medium ol taterdumSe for Flori.ts. Nursenmcn seedsmen and the Tradt In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. A T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, P. o. B.« 1697. ^ NEW YORK. TelcDbone 3765 Jonn. CHICAGO OFFICE: 127 East Berwyn Avenue. rLLrSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usianfbe supplied by the publishers. Prices on appllca °"-.^^^jjj^Y StJBSCRIPTIONS. united StateTcanada. and Mexico. $1.00. Foreign tlon expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTEIREI) CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-halt inch, 7Bc.; %-lnch, $1.00; 1-lnch $1.25. sp°c?al positions extra. Send for Rate Card show- ing discount of lOc. 15c., 25c., or 35c.. per Inch on contfnuou" advertlslAg. For rates on Wants, etc.. see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office B p. m. Wednesday to secure'^ljrsertlon In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. Society ^TAmericaiTFTorists and Ornamental HorticDlturists. state Vice-Presidents Appointed. President Kasting has appointed tlie following gentlemen to serve as State Vice-Presidents for the year 1906: . ^ Alabama— Hugh Seale, Birmingham. California— P. Ferrari, San Francisco. Colorado— J. A. Valentine, Denver. Connecticut— G. X. Amrhyn, New Haven. District of Columbia— Geo. C. Shaffer, Washington. Delaware— Charles Simon, Jr.. Wilmington. Florida — C. D. Mills, Jaclcsonville. Georgia — J. E. Jaclison. Gainesville. Illinois, S. — J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville.- Illinois' N. — Leonard J. Kill, Chicago. Indiana — Theodore A. Dorner, Lafayette. Iowa — Roy F. Wilcox, Council Bluff.s. Kansas— Charles P. Mueller. Wichita. Kentuclcy — Fred Louis Schuiz, Louisville. Louisiana— P. A. Chopin, New Orleans. Maine — Albert Dirwanger, Portland, Maryland — William Weber, Oakland. Massachusetts— W. N. Craig. North Ba.ston. Massachusetts — H. C. Schmei.ske, Lenox. Michigan — Henry W. E. Goetz, Saginaw, West Side Michigan — J. F. Sullivan, Detroit. Minnesota — C. A. Clauson. Albert Lea. Missouri, E. — Fred H. Meinhardt, St. Louis. Missouri, W. — Samuel Murray, Kansas City. Nebraska — Lewis Henderson, Omaha. New Hampshire — Benjamin Chase, Derry. New Jersey — John Birnie, West Hoboken. New York, W. — George W. McClure, Buffalo. New York. E. — W. H. Siebrecht, Astoria, L. I. North Carolina — James M. Lamb. Fayetteville. Ohio, N. — C. J. Graham, Cleveland. Ohio, S. — J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. Oregon — James Forbes. Portland. Pennsylvania — Gustav Ludwig, Alleghany. Pennsylvania— Leo Neissen, Philadelphia. Rhode Island — S. J. Renter. Westerly. South Carolina — C. A. Moss, Spartanburg. South Dakota — B. C. Newbury, Mitchell. Texas — Harry Donnelly, Dallas. Virginia — Lloyd G. Flick, Norfolk. Washington — L. B. Burkett, Tacoma Park. West Virginia-Gustav Obeymeyer, Parkersburg. Wisconsin — W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee. Wisconsin — F. C. Smith, Ashland. Ontario — J. H.-Duniop. Toronto. Manitoba — H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg. Department of Plant Registration. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., sub- mits for registration H. P. Rose, Charles Wagner ; habit vigorous ; color, bright red, closely approaching scarlet ; flowers large and double, and of excelli'nt substance; fragrant, profuse bloomer; the foliage is large, dark green, and thick. It is entirely hardy. By a vote of 1R3 t.. SL' the Hous,. ..t l-tepresenta- tives, on Wednesday, decided to continue the free seed graft, by restoring the appropriation for the perpetuation of this pernicious system of paternal- ism to the Agricultural Appropriation Bill. The amendment inserted in the bill which has passed the House, calls for an appropriation of $242,920 for seeds, and provides that flve-sixths of the entire amount so secured should be distributed by Con- gressmen instead of two-thirds as heretofore. But it was not without a stiff fight that the petty grafters gained their end. The war of words, pro and con, la.sted on Monday for Ave consecutive hours, during which time pandemonium reigned, much feeling was shown, though lots of banter was indulged in. The struggle was continued Tuesday, and the House voted on Wednesday, as stated. Nothing before the House during the present ses- sion has created .so much enthusiasm (and levity) among the members. The seed trade, backed by all fair-minded citi- zens, are to be congratulated on the strong showing made on their behalf. Never before in the history of the free seed farce has so much antagonism to it been displayed throughout the whole country, demonstrating that the people and the press are thoroughly alive to the uselessness of the free seed distribution, and the waste of public funds its carry- ing out entails. The opponents of the practice have yet a fighting chance in the Senate, where it is lioped a greater sense of justice and honor among our statesmen will result in a different outcome. Thus do the actions of the men sent to the "Grand Old Temple" at Washington to dispense justice, con- tinue to contribute to the gaiety of nations generally iind of their own country in particular. A brief account of the proceedings connected with this statesmanic farce may be interesting. As previously reported, the item for free seeds was cut out of the Agricultural Appropriation Bill by the House Committee, which explained the elimination as follows: "The item covering the Congressional free distribution of vegetable and flower seeds has been entirely omitted from the bill. There is not, and never has been any warrant of law for this ex- penditure. The item has simply been tolerated in appropriation bills. The principle involved in this work is entirely wrong, and has never been ap- proved by the Department of Agriculture and has really been a block to other more important lines of investigation, "The original purpose of the organic act, to wit, the distribution of "rare and uncommon seeds," etc., tor experimental purposes through the experiment stations of the several States, has been retained." The Congressional Record shows that one of the ino.st rabid advocates of free seed distribution in the debate was Representative John Wesley Gaines, of Tennessee; and his speech and arguments were more remarkable for their garrulity than their wisdom. The main contention of the honorable gentleman, merely an illusionary one, was to the effect that the free distribution of seeds by the Department of Agriculture is the "only thing to hold off a seed trust." Hear him: "Why is it, gentlemen, that there is not a trust in these seeds? Because 'the Government prevents it' by buying this seed, and putting it into the lap of the honest yeomanry of this country. [Ap- ..!...,.-., 1 T'Viit, io tVii. millr in tVie r-ncoannt. e'entle- Company, Boston; C. W. Ward, Queens; Chas. H. Allen; Floral Park. N. Y.; G. R. Clark, M. C. Ribsam. etc. Prote.sts are also printed from the New York Florists' Club, the Horticultural Society of New York; and other organizations. The extracts from the daily press, published in The Florists' Ex- change of March 24, 1906, relative to this matter are likewise included in the Record, as well as tiiose from numerous newspapers througliout tlie country —all liflihg their voice against sell-seeliing pater- nalism, and a rank injustice to an intelligently con- ducted and most honorable industry, the men engag- ed in which are all hardworking merchants who never, by any means connected with it, can achieve great riches. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. I 01 me none»L yt^yjiitti.iiL y .-'1. lino ,_..,.A..L. J . L.**' plause.] This is the milk in the cocoanut, gentle men, even if there is nothing else to the proposi tion. If there is nothing else in the proposition. I will vote for seed, and more seed, and better seed, to prevent the awful pall of a seed trust falling upon the shoulders of the bending, toiling, drooping masses of my country linown as the farmer." [Loud applause.] It cannot, we think, be gainsaid that this is the best example of inane oratory ever perpetrated upon an intelligent body of men. Gaines wanted the seed perquisite, but strenuously resented the term "graft- er" being applied to those of his ilk. Other Congressmen favoring the farce were Messrs. Rixey of Virginia, Candler of Mississippi, and Sims, of Tennessee; all of whom made appeals on behalf of the downtrodden farmer, tire seedsmen and their methods coming in for a share of scathing sarcasm at the hands of these members. The action of the House Committee in eliminating the free seed appropriation found warm supporters in Representatives Wadsworth and Cocks of New York and Henry and Lilley of Connecticut, each of whom submitted, and had printed in the Record a mass of documentary evidence, denunciatory of the useless expenditure. One of the strongest letters published, antagonistic to a continuance of the per- nicious practice, was that from Peter Henderson & Company, New York. Other merchants in the trade who wrote commending tlie committee's ac- tion were: J. M. Thorburn & Company. D. Landretli Seed Company, Crosman Brothers, Ford Seed Com- pany. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Jos. Breck & Sons Cor- poration, W. W. Rawson & Company. R. & J. Farquhar & Company, Hovey & Company, Schlegel & Fottler Company, Thomas J. Grey & Company. Charles H. Stone Company, Thomas W. Emerson Change in Business Plans at Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y. As briefly announced in our last week's issue, C. W. M^ard, Queens, N. Y., has decided to cease the active production of carnation plants and cuttings for sale, as well as the introduction of new varie- ties, and from now onward the resources of the Cottage Gardens carnation department will be de- voted to growing exclusively for cut blooms. Several causes have contributed to Mr. Ward's present decision, chief among which is the fact that the introduction and dissemination of new va- rieties of carnations has, he says, always been done at a monetary sacrifice. During the fourteen years in wiiich Mr. Ward has been engaged in the cultivation of the carna- tion, he has done much to improve the standard of the flower. We think it can be safely said no other carnation breeder has gone aijout iiis work in a more painstaking and systematic manner; none who has made surer of his ground in the dissemination of new sorts, for the reason that every variety intro- duced by him received the most careful and con- scientious test as to its commercial qualities before being placed on the market. - Despite all this care, liowever, .such are the vagaries of tlie carnation, tiie differences in results , that changed methods of culture, soil, and environ- ment create, that satisfaction in some localities did not follow dissemination. Severe and unju.st criti- cism has been doled out as a reward for the best intentions in the world. In short, to use a com- mon expression, the game was not worth the can- dle; hence the decision of Mr. Ward to grow what novelties he produces in future, as well as the best of his standai'd sorts, for cut flowers only — a method that he finds pays him better, at the same time relieving him of considerable work and worry'. Among the numerous varieties of carnations emanating from the Cottage Gardens* establishment may be mentioned General Maceo, General Gomez, Harry Fenn, Governor Roosevelt, The President and Octoroon in the dark-colored sorts: Ethel Ward, Mrs. Roosevelt, Mrs. James Dean, pink; Lieutenant Peary, and Glacier, white. The most recently ob- tained varieties are RobertCraig. red; Elsa Struss and Mrs. C. W. Ward. pink. This forms but a small proportion of Mr. Ward's actual acquisitions in the carnation line, but will afford some idea of the large amount of successful breeding work he has accomplished. It is needless here to do more than refer to Mr. Ward's interest in the American Carnation Society and the grand good service he has rendered it; and it will be sufficient to merely touch upon the extensive experiments he has carried out at his establishment, the results of which have been freely made public for the benefit of his fellows. We believe that the decision of Mr. Ward to withdraw from the novelty introducing business will be learned with regret by carnation growers both at home and abroad. PERIODICALS RECEIVED. THE GARDEN ALBUM AND REVIEW Is the title of a new illustrated monthly magazine of horti- culture published in London, England, by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton. Kent & Company Limited. John Weathers, author of "A Practical Guide to Garden Plants," etc., is the editor. The March number (3) of the publication, copy of which is before us, con- tains some very instructive articles, and several colored plates, including one each of Cheiranthus alpinus, cherry Frogmore Early, Phalajnopsis glori- osa, and Asystasia (Mackaya) beila, the plants pic- tured being fully described and their culture treated upon. We wish the new comer the success to which its originality and merit entitle it. A Scottish scientist of extensive experience. Thomas Jamieson of Aberdeen claims that plants of the leguminous class have not, as generally believed by students of agricultural science, the exclusive pos- session of the power of arresting and fixing the nitrogen of the air. He has "discovered." he stated, "that most farm crops share the same faculty, some even in a larger degree than the leguminous plants, rape being mentioned as especially valuable in this respect." He disagrees altogether with the be- lief that leguminous crops fix the nitrogen through the nodules at their roots, and contends that, in common with other crops, they absorb the free nitrogen through the agency of their leaves or fol- iage. . May B, 1908 The Florists^ Exchange 589 San Francisco Florists' Relief Fund. CHICAGO. — Many of the ll«.rists of Chicag-o rr./all the dire distress of October, 1871, and tlie serious and most distressful need of aid, which receivd such a spontaneous response from the citizens of Uiis and all other civilized countries. There are many others who were too young- and perhaps far too dis- tantly situated to appreciate the necessity to fully realize the iinportance of iinmediate action in case of a calamity such as has recently befallen our sister city of San Francisco. But it is a pleasure to record that, whether or not familiar with the situation or similar conditions, there is not one who lacks hu- manitarianism and is not willing to do little or much according to his or her resources, to alleviate the distress of the stricken city. Among the contribu- tions of considerable amounts which have been pub- lished in the various daily papers have been noted a number of the wholesale and retail florist houses of this city, all of which goes to the general fund, and the smaller sums which have been offered through the various channels of church, street, and other conti'ibutions have been similarly directed. On Friday of last week a special meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was called, and it was decided to see what the trade of this section could do to aid the unfortunate members of the craft in the earthqualve section, and in pursuance of this desire the following call was issued. It is hoped that the response will be hearty, sincere and generous: Chicago, April 27, 1906. At a meeting nf the officers and trustees of the Chi- r;igo Florists' Club, April 27, 1906, it was arranged to solicit subscriptions from the trade of Cliicago and vicinity to be known as the Chicago Florists* Club fund, to be applied in aiding those of the trade of San Fran- cisco who have suffered by the recent lamentable earth- quake and fire. The full extent of the injury is not known at this date, but there is sufficient Information at hand to show that the trade losses are very serious. It is hoped thit the local trade will respond generously to this call. The under-mentioned firms and others of Chicago have consented to take subscriptions for this fund and tliey are hereby instructed to do so. Signed, P. J. HAUSWIRTH. President. L. H. WINTERSON. Secretary. E. C. Amling. l^eonard Seed Co., W. W. Barnard Co.. C. W. McKellar, Bassett & Washburn. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Benthey-Coatsworth Co., A. L. Randall Co.. D. AVood Brant, George Reinberg. J. A. Budlong, Peter Reinberg. Chicago Rose Co.. Sinner Bros.. J. B. Deamud Co.. Vaughan's Seed Store, Flower Growers' Marlie_t. Vaughan & Sperry, Peter HoUenbach, " Weiland & Risch , E. H. Hunt, Wietor Bros., Percy Jnnes. E. F. Winterson Co.. Kennioott Bros. Co., George Wittbold Co.. Zech & Mann. M. Barker. 324 Dearborn street. P. J. Hauswirth. 227 Michigan avenue. H. B. Howard. 334 Dearborn street. Leonard Kill, 51 Wabash avenue. L. H. Winterson. 45-49 Wabash avenue. W. K. Wood. 217 La Salle avenue. Nearer the Mark. Notwithstanding tin- large number of advertise- ments appearing every week in The Florists' Ex- change, we have yet to receive this season a com- plaint from an intending purchaser, setting forth that any one of our advertisers had failed to fill orders for any stock offered in our columns. This can be accounted for by the fact that our adver- tisers, recognizing their duty to buyers, keep their offerings strictly up to date; changing these offerings as the supply and demand warrant, thus saving annoyance and loss to intending customers. An additional explanation is to be found In the fact that The Florists' Exchange never publishes any advertisement, unle.ss it has the authority of the advertiser so to do. We do not require to, noF would we, pad our columns for the purpose of making a show; by "lifting" the ads. appearing in our contemporaries. This obviates the necessity of our being subjected to the indignity of trying to throw on the innocent advertiser the onus of an un- businesslike procedure, for which a paper practicing the "lifting" process is itself wholly responsible. It stands to reason that any advertisement "lifted" from The Florists' Exchange, and inserted a week or two later by the "lifter," without authority, "free of expense and on approval." is bound to bring trou- ble to the advertiser with whom such liberty is taken, inasmuch as the ad. in The Florists' Ex- change will already have done the business for which it was inserted there, viz.. sold the stock, leaving nothing for the few would-be buyers who have been duped into answering the same adver- tisement inserted a week or two later \vithout au- thority, in other words, "faked." in .some other pub- lication. The Proof. A number of growers hereabouts, who use the adver- tising columns of The Florists' Exchange, are not a little amused at the methods in vogue by another trade publication, the management of which persists in "lift- ing" new advertisements from the Exchange and insert- ing them in its columns, the terms being "FREE OF CHARGE, AND ON APPROVAL." One florist was heard to state that he has used The Exchange as an advertising medium for over six years, and every adv. had been copied by its rival. — Providence, (R. I.), Cor- respondence in The Florists' Exchange, January 6, 1906. I (Sfaituarg ) 0 Mrs. David Ward. Mrs. David Ward, mother of Charles Willis Ward, Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, N. Y., died at her home near Pontiac, Mich., on April 21. Mrs. Ward was 75 years of age. Her husband died six .years ago. George Herman EUwanger. George Herman Ellwaiiger died at his hcirae. No. 503 Mount Hope avenue, Rochester, N. Y.. April 23, 1906. Paralysis of the heart was the immediate cause of death. Mr. Ellwanger was born in Rochester, July 10, 184S. He was a man of extensive and varied liter- ary accomplishments and was a director and secre- tary of Rllwanger & Barry, nurserymen, of which his father, George Ellwanger, is president. The Ifate Oeorge H. Bllwanger. In the opinion of George Ellwanger. the father, "breadth of culture, variety of knowledge and exper- ience, and contact with the world, especially with per- sons of culture, and correct moral principles, have al- ways been the surest foundation for usefulness and success In life." These teachings Mr. Ellwanger in- culcated in the minds of his children, in whose inter- est his fortune was freely used. George Herman was sent to Europe to complete an education begun In Myron G. Peck's school in East avenue. Mr. Ell- wanger went abroad at the same time Hiram W. .Sib- ley w;is in Europe tor study. He was a student in Vervey. Switzerland, and Angers, France, remaining abroad about four years. After returning to Rochester, Mr. Ellwanger became editor-in-chief of the Evening Express. In 1873 he married Harriet Stillson, and his wife survives him with three children — Mrs. Boyd Watson, of Parkers- burg. W. Va., and Mrs. Alexander Otis and Miss Julia Ellwanger: also his father, and a brother. William D., of Rochester. Mr. Ellwanger was an authority on horticulture, on which he wrote in nearly all of a dozen volumes of which he was author. One of his latest works was the revision of "The Rose." written by his brother, H. B. Ellwanger, which Mr. Ellwanger brought down to date in 1S93. A later and fuller edition of this work was in progress at the time of his death. His first publication of more than ordinary value was "The Garden Story, or Pleasures and Trials of an Amateur Gardener," which was placed on sale in 1889. Two years later came "The Story of My House." and a year afterward. "The Gold and Silver." It was four years before Mr. Ellwanger wrote another book. There came from his pen in 1896 a volume entitled "Idyllists of the Country-side, Being Six Commentaries Con- cerning Some of Those Who Have Apostrophized the Joys of the Open-Air." "Meditations on Gout, With a Consideration of Its Cure Through the Use of Wine," was published in 1898. Other works and the date of the publication of 'each follow: "The Pleas- ures of the Table," 1902; "Introduction to White's Natural History of Selborne, in 'The World's Great Books,'" 1898; "Love's Demesne, A Garland of Con- temporary Love Poems," with critical introduction, 1896. Mr. Ellwanger's literary accomplishments won from the University of Rochester the master of arts de- gree. He was a member of the Pundit Club, the Gen- esee Valley Club and the Country Club of Rochester. He was an honorary member of The National Rose Society of England. Mr. Ellwanger w.as interested In numerous business ventures and was one of three commissioners of Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Ellwanger was the type of horticultural author but seldom met with in these days, one who combined with practical knowledge, .a charming literary .style. He was a most amiable man, an agreeable coini)anion, in whose presence one could only be but a shtjrt time to feel the influence of the gentleman and scholar. The sympathy of the entire horticultural world will, we feel sure, be extended to the aged father, now beyond the four score, in his great bereavement and the severe lo.ss he, in common with us all, has sus- tained in the untimely calling away of another of his talented sons. The Post-Express of Rochester, N. Y., pays the following tribute to the deceased: George H. Ellwanger took up journalism as a pro- fession, passed from that to authorship, and died at a time when his father, yielding tr> age and failing health, had given over to his care the management of many great interests, and a guiding influence in the vast' business for which he was so admirably fitted, wherein the love of nature, longing to create beauty, and the knowledge of the culture of trees, fruits and flowers are the inspiration, even though the immediate aim be riches. He was often regarded as a man of leisure, and yet in recalling the course of his life, one recognizes in his wide studies, in his well wrought books, in his social activities, in his favorite sports, hunting and fishing, what was revealed even in his upright carriage and rapidity of movement, an eager energy and activity, which testified to an industry that if not constant, works under high pressure at difficult tasks. ... It was said of old that there is in every man a master passion which controls the nature and shapes the character; and in him, the most essential element seemed to be the love of the beautiful. It seemed as if every sense were peculiarly delicate — sight, hearing, touch, taste, and scent; and every faculty was as keen and alert as those of an Indian in the woods. His appreciation of colors, odors, bird songs, and other natural sounds, flavor of fruits, softness of texture was so kee!i that every discord actually jarred on his nerves. But this sensitiveness to beauty went beyond the material and passed to the intellectual. He felt the liigher meaning in nature, grace of form in art, harmony in music, and vividness and power of ex- pression in literature. Moreover, his enjoyment of beauty was not only that of the natural man but that of the cultured man. He was as susceptible to de- light in the luxuries of civilization as to the charm of scenery, and as fond of repose in a drawing-room, a rich rug, a daintily bound book, a fine painting, a wine of special vintage, as of a tramp through the woods and a rough meal on the bank of a trout -stream, though the quality and scope of his pleasure might vary. He gloried in the forest and its fiowers; but none the less he loved a well ordered lawn and every splendid result of the florist's art. Let us pause simply for a word of farewell. Few men ever had a more intense consciousness of the loveliness of the world we live in: and it is well that he has left enduring expression of that sentiment behind him, wherein those who knew him and many who knew him not may yet enjoy his intellectual com- pany. Hal Cunningham. Hal Cunningham, sou of Jos. H. ('uuniugham, florist, Delaware, Ohio, died very suddenly recently at Los Angeles, Cal , whither he had gone in search of health. He suffered from rheumatism and his spine was also injured. Mr. Cunningham was assistant cashier in the Delaware National Bank and he resigned that position shortly before his departure for California. Several years ago he married Miss Clo Van Trump, who sur- vives him. He was a memV)er of Hiram lodge F. & A. M., B. P. O. E. lodge No. 76 and the Delaware Club. The young man was of a genial di.sposition and always had a kind word for everybody. At the bank, where he served long after his strength began to wane, he was held in the highest esteem. The sympathy of the craft is extended to Mr. Cunningham in his sad bereavement Applicable To-Day. In the February IL'. 1898, issue of The Florists' Exchange. C. W. Ward, in an interview, expressed himself as under: "Much damage has been done to the carnation plant business by over-enthusiastic .seedling growers, who have over-praised their new varieties, thus lead- ing the purchaser to expect unreasonable results from the new seedlings. Had this error been avoided, and a fair statement of the actual per- formance of the carnations, as grown, been made, much good w'ould have resulted, much harm have been avoided, and we would not have created that distrust in new seedling carnations which now gen- erally exists. It is my belief that the future intro- ducers of carnations must pay much more attention to the blooming qualities of their new seedlings, selecting those combining color and productiveness as well as size, and avoid too roseate descriptions, and thus win and retain the confidence of pur- chasing growers." A Winter Flowering Carnation Society has been established in England, with H. Mathias as honorary secretary. The subscription is five shillings. The first general meeting will take place during the Temple Show in London. We wish the new organization the greatest suc- cess, and hope it may accomplish as much for the flower it will champion, as has done its American prototype. 590 The Florists' Exchange Lily of the Valley forlCold Storage. I(',„„'lii,l,ul Inni: ;»(!/■■ -.'.''I Hardcntni) Off. AiKillii'i- li-c.nlilc 1h Hull Kr'iwcTii d.. ii.il .■uiUlclriilly hiiiclcii olT lliii Mplld'H licfcir.' plM.rli.K Hm'mi (in lln' niiirlu-l. I luivc iimiiy llnicH luiinl i-miiiiliiliilH from niiirlti'l iiH'ii Hint llic MplltcH lilil mil liiHl Imiv.' I'mnik-ii In a ciil Hliili', iinil nlimiHl bcl'iini they wor.' hhIiI. I'Vi'ii wllh II iiiil<'l5 "111". ""'V wiTd nUnoHH of llii' wuniili) li'iUH.' (if Ibclr 'iwn nn llin pi-cmlHcs. Olhcr Krow(-rM H.Avvi piirllcnliif HaniplcH Ihiil llicy I'lniHl'Icr arc Ihc niiiMl Hiillnlilc anil leave llii^ Inillt I" Uamlnirtf In h" icliirilcd liy Ihe expcrllim' llrm anil liavi^ Ihom aenl In I'liirlMiiil 'iiiilni,- Ihe Sninmer and Aiilnmri ninnUiH re(,'iilnrly ''ach wceli. 'I'licrc arc (illii'i-H, of ourae, wlm IciiV'i Ihe wbiile Hel''i:ll(in nf HaniplcH to the cx- porlcr lii.'il nrdcrliiK hii ninny ciihch In be Hcnt each wecU, from Ihe ordinary Hloi'k. rcedvlni,' only Hainple relarded eiiHcH of bulk iinnnlllli'H nlri'iiily In the cold hoiiMc from lime lo lime. 'I'lic lravell''rH call upon Ihe Krowcr,-( Home lime diirln|.t Oi^tnbcr anil November wllh 11 number of .Hinnpli' hiiii'llcs. each bundle repre- .■rlcnce Is. Ibal llio sampIeH nsnally selected for vry liil" fm-i-InK nri' Ihc bcsl. and s\n'h ns have hi'cn Krown mi richir and slronRcr loniny or clayy soil. 'I'll'' Imllvl'lu.'il pip should he thicker and more slubhy. aii'l Ki'iienilly the crown shoulil be characlcr- I'/.cd liy a ranker and more vigorous and coar.si'r ap- pearance Ihan tlioso useil for Chrlslmas forcing. I nolliv'. nl.'^o, these .samples freiin''nlly have a (I'-cp purple or violet Hut of eolorliij; on the pip, which will mil be met wllh on Ihe sand soli Rrowii samples. .Such crowns ili\scrllied above may prelly safely be halted to have bc'>n Krown found In in'cry way satlsfadory ami Ihe bloom C'lual t'l any recog- iil'.5ed and proved tlrst-cla.ss .sample grown In sand soil and fnrcoil at Christmas. Of course, these Ilbr- oua rooted samples are comparatively good when 'inly stored In th(> cold house for short periods, say for using 'luring May or ,lune; but fin' later use lln- hcinler and ilanip''r soil "In season" they are grown on the heller; In" fact, for use during the end of the year a bio'cr cannot keep too strennoualy to the late forcing type of samples. Any Intelligent man can, I think, readily undir stand the foregoing remarks, when It Is consider'.! the crown has to withstand the wakening process of retarding for iiracllcally ten months. I have seen .samples of these sand soil pips selected for retarding by growers, and when I ha\'e been asked lo Inspeer them after being taken from the Ice house they have been shrunk and wasted to nearly half the original sl/.e when put In. Of course. Ihe seller would be Boiler House of Klcliard Vincent, Jr., & Sou, -White Mamh. Md. blamed for dcllvirlng a bad strain, and It la a dllH- cull niattor to convince thi^ buyer that the fault was wllh his own sdcdlon of Ihc wrong sample. Skill In Growing Required. A i'oiisl'l''rahl'' niimbir of complaints received by the ■ porl'T as to more or less satisfactory flowering arc round on Invesllgallon to be the result of lack of skill on the pari of the growr In sonii> one or iiioi'' ddall of culllvallon. ami the man who thinka he knows all iihoiil an arlh'lc when he ri'iilly does not know more than half Is the worst possible customer lo deal with when endeavoring to adjust a complaint Hallsl'aclorlly. One other Important p'llnt which Is frequently overlooked by those handling Illy of the valley Is the way Ihi'y arc Hvali'd In rdiirillng. Many growr.s who ri'lard Ihi'lr own know no more ah'iut Ihe pro- cess Ihan a crown knows about thi'iii. and often ruin sonii' of the llnisl .samples, mori' espi'dally thoso who rely upon tin' use of some public cobl store. Valley idps slori'd In these placi's frcqucnily come out shrunk and wasled as though they had been sub- .lecli'il to a hot drying atmosphere rather than the reverse; but when pr'iperly lr'>ale'l they should lose very little of Ihi'lr plumpness and subslnniM); and If a damp almosphi're la constantly malnlnlncil without drought and all olbiM- things are In ordi-r. the pljis will h'- found lo 'Id.'rIorale vry llltle ami lose hardly any of their plumpness even after having been ke|it In 111'' si'iragc as late as December. The whole ays- tern of cold storage la too long a suh.1ect I') go Into fuilbcr here now, but at some future 'late I hope lo give a lengthy arllcle on the sub.li'Cl, and I will coii''lU'li< Ibis iiillde by giving a brief description of the mi'lbod of culllviillon employed by one of our largi'st I'lngllsb growers who averages probably about 10,011(1 crowns per day Ihe year round. Methods of a Good Grower. When the cases of rdardcil crowns arc received from Ihe Oonllnenl. If It Is Winter they will be atlll frozen together In a solid block. They are placed In a shc'l. or perhaps a cool greenhouse, and thawed out slowly, sulllclenlly lo be scparalcd i|ultc easily wltli- oul (iamage lo dihcr rools or crowns, llu'n boxed up In boxes ahoul four or live Inches deep In any good garden soil m.Tle light wllh .sand. The crowns arc given about two Inches space each way (siune grow- ers do not give so much apace as this allowing only aboul an Inch and a (luarter each wayl. They are then placed In houses devoted enllrely lo Illy of the vnlli'y of Ihe uaiial span roofed type, wllh a doubli- bench on each side and a path down the center. The benches are built ono under the lop one so that two tiers of boxes can be accommodated. They are kept In an average air tempcra.tui'e of about lit) degrees. The healing apparatus Is by means of pipes running down each side of the jialhs; and the houses are pro- tected from strong light by outside roller blinds. Fi^r Ihc llrsi ten days the boxes an^ kept In total dai'k- iicHS, being plaired on the hotlimi bench and fvirlhi-r pi'olcded by a blind b.anging In front; after which, Hicy arc brought on to Ihe top bench In a subdued liglil. A few days here they will rapidly llnlsh ex- panding Ihe whole spike, and the foliage will also have grown sufllclonlly for using with the cut spikes. If. however, larger and darker green leaves aro wanled. they must bo liroiight from the dark a little earlier In proportion to the kind of foliage required; liiit the fact must not be lost sight of that the per- tcdliig of the foliage will only he at the expense of Ihc liloom. Previous lo eutlliig for market they are givi'ii a tempcraturo of about ■15 dcgri'ea to harden Iheni off: Thoy an; then bundled, 1 ;i spikes and 12 leaves to each bunch wllh n, lum[i of tissue paper In the center of the stalks lo prevent them being tied too close, also to retain an ainount of moisture to keep them fresh while being exposed. They arc also stood In water for .an hour or so before packing. Dui'lng the whole of the growing pcrloil Ihe almos- phcrlc molslure Is kept up by conllnuou.'^ly damping the Moor and other parts of the house; .also, the soil In which the pips aro planted Is never allowed to become the least dry. Cold drafts are avoided by having the house doors protected by opening out Into a lean-to building backed on lo the ends of the houses, which Is used for boxing, bunching, etc. The above melhods are regularly followed by one of our Largest lOnglish growers who makes the thing pay well and has lieen al Ihe business for many years. Ills cut valley Is probably ns near perfci^lon as any to be met with. Of course, there are other growers svho pursni- different details In the culture and follow eerlain other methods of Ihelr own with good success; but any market grower will easily understand this, as success In Ihe cultlvallon of most sub.Ieds Is ,ae- (lulrcd more by cxp'-rlcncc and following little details of bis own which Ihe grower llnds be best succeeds wllh dlffcrciil from Ihe orthodox melhods In common vogue and he will not be slow In llnding those out and acting ujion them. The old standard nerlln strain la the best and when buying It should be noted, as .a rule the highest priced samples, providing Ihe finality Is e(iual lo the jirlcc, are Ihe cheapest and the low pi'lccl samples are ofl'-n dear at any pi'Icc. In pirnslng Ihc foregoing notes It should bo under- stood that I'dafled crowns are totally different from those known In the United .Slates as cold storage valley. These latter are only fresh crowns placed In the Ice bouse and taken out as required for forcing bdwcen December and April, and the treatment and sdcdlon for the samples of these ar'' the same as arc followed for Ihe fort^ng fresh crown samples. A crown Is not a. relarded crown until April, after which Its growth has been a.rrcslcd; and Us nature Is then Ihe reverse lo that of crowns taken out of the Ice previous to that date. MNOI.IMIT CORltlOSPONDHNT. Office (111(1 StOIJU;'- \V;u "sc ..I UUliiil.l Vlii K- Son, WliiU'Miirsli, ind. AMONG THE GROWERS. R. Vincent, Jr. fi Son, White Marsh, Md. Your c'lrrcspondenl recently visited the R. Vln- c'lil. Jr., & Son ealabllshment at White Marsh. Md.. which In the past two years has assnmeiT Immense pi o|iorllons. The new olllco building for storage .'ind packing combined, has three slorica and a spa- cious basement. This building Is 210 by .'iO feet. A nower house, with two large hollers an SO and a 7.^ horse power conncct'''l. which arc used for power only, are the largest of Ihe Worthlnglmi make. A 110 h. p. engine Is used to run the eledric plant which has .lust been Installed, 000 lights of SO candle power lire illslrlbuted Ihriaigb the houses, anil al points of ailvanlage on the outside of the establishment. The two boilers mentioned arc not used for heating, as the llrm has six of the largest size Furnmna for that purpose. Tbe total area under glass Is now 3% .acres, with another iVi acres of new houses under contem- plation. This will make n acri's under glass. Mr. N'lnccnt the elder Is the Icii'llng spirit of Ihe con- cern, and the three sons are (he heads of a number of illt'ferciil departnu'iits of the business. ■Ml Hic latest i'lurope.'in novelties In both geran- iums and dahlias arc lo be found here; SOO.OOO geraniums alone are being grown this year. A tract of land einnprlslng over 'iri .acres will be devoted to (l.ibll.'is this season and It will be worth a idlgrlmage ti-oni near and far lo sec the plants In bloom this l'".ill. Millions of vegetable plants are being grown. not to speak of an immense slock of bedding plants. 'I'lic lolnl acreage of the Vincent pro|icr(y Is about 22ri. As said, last year's great crop of dah- lias of over 15 acres will be trebleil this season, and between 450,000 to 475.000 plants will be scl out for root producllini; the roots will be hai-- vcslcd after the llrsl frost and sold all through the Winter. Kverv variety known can be supplied by this llrm. which Is taking great pains, and sparing no i-xpcnse to secure Ihe latest and best. All in- ferior sorts are thrown out. rompon chrysanthemums form another specially; the latest and" hardiest kinds aro grown In large numbers. Mii.v r., 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 591 There Is no end to the season of propfigatlon, and there Is somethiriB doing all the time. The Vincents :ire great disciiilliiiirlaiis; and besides being hustlers, they are puljlie s|)lrUed and very kind to their em- ployee.s. Among the latter are a number of women who are employed In the packing department. Mr. Vineeiil exiieels to exhililt to a si 111 greater extent, and the near future will afford hlni this op- portunllv. esrieelally In the larger cities of the East and Middle West. CHAS. L. SUYUOLD. Greenhouse Building, Latest Improvements. («,•«_y II. T.Con- nor, rrprt'setittn^ Lont A- liiiruluim totnjmiiy, .\ttty /, l'Jakage where double thick Is used. 1 would advise florists to use ilouble I hick glass. T believe glass should be spaced sixteen inches in width; we find this makes a stronger house, and there Is le.«s breakage. Benches and Beds. The arrangements of benches Is generally left to the florist. These are planned to suit the kind of stock grown. They should be placed so that the walks come along the sides of the houses. You get a better circulation of air, and the hosues will last much longer. The cypress material Is best for the bottoms of benches; while the cost is greater, It will outlast .my other kind of wood, and will be cheaper In the end. t-'oncrete, made of ashes, .sanrl and cement, Is now generally used to make solid beds. I believe In the next ten years coiua'cte will b.- an important factor In tli.' biiililiiiK of gieenhunse r..iiiidations. The Even Span House in Demand. I might say that the even span house, whether con- nected or separated, is the style mostly called for, from 18 to 20 feet In width and np to T,(t(\ or 600 feet long. A connected bouse, I think, should be from IS to 26 feet In width and the gutter line 6 to 7 feet above the greenhouse floor. Detached houses are built from 18 to 40 feet In width. The pitch is about :t2 degrees, or 7 Inches to Ihe foot; less pitch can be tised 111 connei'ted houses. Durability. The (luesllon of duraliilily is tlin most Important thing, when we plan lo Inilld greenhouses. Perhaps the latest and best Improvenients In this line are the combination of Iron and wood used In what Is known a.s the sash bar houses, liiillders of greenhouses are constanll.v working out the very best details fm' this luirpose. Cast Iron gutters and Iron posts are mostly used and have come to stay. The eave line, Ihe weak- est and most important point about gre^'iihouses. is taken care of with the use of ea.st Iron gutters and galvjiiilzed Iron cave plates. In the Iron and u-ood- work construction we get greater strength and more durability and less shade; and this -style costs very little more than all-w....,1 InniKes. The Use of Iron. As reg.'irds the use of iron about greenhouses, I'a.st iron slniuld always be used when set In Ihe ground. Cast Irfin Is so close to the natural clement that It Is almost Indestrnet Ible. and 1 would sa.v always use cast Iron in the ground and at the groinid line. Wrought Iron, when used, should be kept well painted or galvanized. Trussed Houses. Trussed houses, as planned by the firm I am con- jiected with, are something new. Houses of this style have been heard of and have been In use HO years or more. A great man.v Improvem^aits have been made, and special details worked oul for this been worked uri and well fertlll/.i d. .in I !■ r.lvlng very fine results Indeed. It Is a sandy loam, and responds to manure very readily. The country Is flat, and the eondltlims very similar to tho.se of Hol- land, even to Ihe climate, which, however, la some- what warmer In the early Spring. Mr. Hubert made the visit at this time of year on purpose to see tin- bulbs in bloom, and reports him- self as very niueh gratified with their appearance; the foliage on iOmprcss, for Instance, being often two feet higii wltli good broad leaves. He reports good success with all the varieties of narcissus except possibly that of double Von .Slon, which Is apt to come greenish yellow, though otherwise showing good growth and subslanc*^ This he attributes somewhat to the early warmth coming before the bulbs are matured, and Intends to experiment for .a remedy through shading about three acres of griuind, for whUdi the contract has already been given. The resident manager Is J. OluUe, a pleasant son of Guernsey, who camo to this country to take ('barge of the farm. He Is cnlbuslasllc on the sub- .lect of the work and believes that those varieties of tlowcrs he grows, which llourlsh In this coimtrv, will, with proper cultivation surpa.ss anything of the kind ever before^ prodiuM-d here. Mr. Hubert has been established a good many years In the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, In the English Channel, growing bulbs and iilants, mar- keting the blooms In the leading English towns. He has sbiiiped forcing bulbs for many years to the States lo Ihe leading llorists. The high duly which ^■^*/i^^^3^_ Design for Funeral of a Member of the International Aasoclation of BridKc Slruelure Iron Workers. Made by Oudo Bros. Co., WashlnBton, D. 0. kind of construction, all of whieli i b.'lleve are prac- tical. One good feature aboni tin trussed house Is, we don't have any columns In the way, cxi'cpt when the houses are "0 feet or over In width; then It Is best to use columns. Much lighter material la used In this construction, makliij; .is III lie shade as possible. The Wood to Use. I don't have to tell you tliat cypress Is the best and only wood to use about a greenhouse, and I woulil like to imjiress on the florist that the word "oypres.s" don't mean that you get the best wood. We llnd several kinds of cypress on the market, and the selection of this should -be left to experienced and reliable green- house builders. Ventilation. The ventilation of houses Is an open question with the florl.st. Some want continuous lines on both sides, and others with top sash and spaces between. We have very Utile call for side ventilation on com- mercial houses. I believe houses 28 feet wide and over should have continuous sash on both sides of the ridge. Bulb Crowing In America. p. .1. Hubert, of Guernsey, Ch.-iiiiiei iMl.iiids, who had been making a short sojourn In this country, was a recent caller In this' ollicc. That gentleman Is the principal owner of the Hubert Bulb (,'ompaiiy, of Portsmouth, Va., where, three miles out from the ferry, and within ea.sy access of a trolley line, they have 80 acres of land. 20 acres of which are now In narcissu.s, and B acres In tulips. Iris, and gladiolus. Preparations are making to put 20 more acres In bulbs. The soil, originally, was poor, but It has now has to bo paid on these goods on entering this coun- try, suggested the Idea of growing bulbs In this countr.v, and experiments were made some three years In this section with meager results. Careful experiments, however, were mailc for a year or two, which resulted In failures with certain varieties, which succeeded well in the Channid Islands, but do not appear to succeed here. It was therefore de- elded to grow these varlelles that do thrive on a large .scale and continue experimenting wllh other va- rieties. The most robust varieties of daffodils are the most successful and over two and a half million bulbs are established and growing freely here, the export of blooms during week preceding Easter averaging over 100,000 per day. Improving Swampy and Boggy Land. Every farmer, every land owner, who has a boggy or swampy piece of ground may learn, without cost, how to reclaim It and make It profitable at little expense. ,Iohn H. Jackson, No. r,0 Third avenue, Albany, N. Y., has published a thoroughly practi- cal treatise on drainage, and he will send this little book free — to anyone who Is Interested. The theory of aerated soil, which Is Irealed with great clearness In this helpful book will be very Interesting to tillers who have not examined the sub.|ect. Practical ex- perience demonstrates that tlli' drained land Is made very productive through the llbi'ral admission of air and the carrying oft of suriihis moisture. The In- crease In the value of land after the laying of the tile will rpore than repay the cost of draining. If you have reelalmablo land write to-day for a copy of this Interesting book. 592 The Florists' Exchange Chicago. News Items. A recent Berlin (Germany) let- 'ter in the Chicago Daily News speaks very highly of the musical success of little Daphne Hilmers as the most unique triumph achieved by a Chica- gnan in that city this season. She is described as "a golden-haired, 8-year- old Buster Brown type of youngster, whose talent and musical precocious- ness have won the hearts of the first eonnoLsseurs who have heard and ad- mired her." She is the daughter of Mrs. R. Hilmers. who abandoned a prosperous floral business in Chicago to go to Europe and develop her daughter's remarkable talents. The tlower growing section north of the city presents an exceptionally bu.sy . scene Just now as several Iiundred thousand square feet of glass are in course of construction. Nearly all of the larger growers of that neighbor- hood are participating in the increase, Peter Keinlierg, George Rcniberg, Wie- tor Brothers and J. A. Budloug being among the largest builders, A conspicuous sign in the flower stores and offices designated on the preceding day at the special meeting of the Florists' Club, read: "San Fran- cisco Florists' Relief Fund. Subscriii- tions Received Here." Mayflowers are on hand from the North in faiiiy abundant f shrubs in California when its merits become known. Senecio macroglossus is a vine that has been in bloom in the open the entire W'inter. Its beautiful light j-eliow. star-shaped flowers, borne in profusion, make it very attractive. The foliage is very much darker in color and not so large as that of German ivy, Senecio mikanioides, but for a basket plant or covering arbors it is very much more effective because of its profuse blooming character. A fan palm, Erythea edulis, grow- ing here, is a much more desirable palm than Washingtonia fliifera for small places. It does not shed its leaves annually as does the washing- tonia: they remain green and beauti- ful for years. Strictly speaking, wa.sh- ingtonias, our native palms, do not shed their leaves, but they die and ■ drop down along the trunk which gives a tree 50 to 75 feet high a dead appearance except for the tuft of leaves at the top. Erythea seeds are round, fully an inch in diameter, and require 18 months' time to germi- nate. But a trace of rain has fallen this month, and flowers in the greatest profusion abound everywhere. Adin Alexander, of Euclid avenue, who has two acres of pink Maman Cochet and Ulrich Brunner roses, is cutting quan- tities of fine bloom now. Alfred Roedder is bringing in fine spikes of Amar>'IIis vittata hybrids. This class of bulbs is a great success here. The flowers of the improved sorts are 6 to 10 inches in diameter and of every conceivable color from scarlet to white. P. D. BARNHART. Minneapolis. News Notes. Donaldson's Glass Block re- port a good trade in the seed line, also that their cut flower business is keeping up nicely. The Whitted Floral Company is preparing to move into its new store on Fifth street which comes in the high rent district. Increased trade has made this change absolutely nec- essary. PAUL. SAN FRANCISCO.CAI^The Cox Seed Company, 108 Cole street, writing on April 27, says : " Will resume business at once and have ample capital to protect all contracts ; special offers from the trade desired." ST. PAUL. — The nurserymen re- port the delivery this Spring to be the largest in years. Stocks are all well cleaned up. Fruit stocks are en- tirely exhausted. PAUL. May 5, 1908 The Plorists' Eixchange 593 U.i*,J4 J^ J*>^ J4>J4 J4J4-*t-ii JsC^ J*J4,j!LA J*J4. J4Jst Ji Jits; . ICLEARAMCE SA ^ PLANTS AT A BARGAIN ^ We offer as follows plants in first class condition: In, i-Mis .\in|M'lu|isiv \ rilrliii (Eoston Ivy) 2'i ,V«al> |»ti;i M:iri:iiiiit]l A<-:il.\|ih;i SuiHlrrii (Chenie Plant). . . Aiirniuiu*. ijiKt II Charlotte Acliillea MiJlefoliuni, Pink Flower. . . . VrltiililonM. in fine assortment of color \l> ssmii. Double Flowered Giant. . . . X-^;*;!!-;!!;!!*. Sprt'iiseri, Strong V--;>;ir;mns S|ir«Mit;eri, Strong \--p:u;imis ^|>r^•IlKeri, strong A^j»;ir:iy^ns I'liiniusuH Nanus, Strong.. Aspiirasiis l*]iini()Niis Nanus, Strong. . Akt'hij <(iiina(ii, Strong Vnlhrrif uni \ it alum Variegata, Strong. 2 V& Acliryantheis, four best sorts. Red and Vfiluw Ageratiini, Princess Pauline. Stella Gur- TT-v ami WJiU.- rap. Stronff 2 '/^ I;F<.4>MAS. liirinifolia Maculata, Mar- •> 1,J 2.00 J15.0" ■■i'A 2.50 20.011 2!4 $0.50 4.00 ;!V, 2.50 2'/, 2.00 •■I'A 2.00 15.00 - ',^ 2.00 15.00 :i .50 4.00 •1 1.00 2V> 2.50 liO.OI) 3 .60 5.00 2 'A 2.00 15.01) 2 \<2. 1.(10 .60 .CO 1.50 2.00 12.; 5.00 1.50 5.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 i;arit;i. KolMista, Wrnon. Zehrina Manirata Aurea, strong ISnunaiin illea Sanderiana, strong lto\. .'*ciiii)er, strong _ Hraginan^ia (Angel's Trumpet) { esti nni I'arqui (Night Blooming Jas mine) ColeiiM, in 20 best varieties <'ii|thi>a Plat.VPentra CUOTONS, in following leading varieties: .\urea Maculata, Aurea Ovifolia, C'ornutiini, Acuhifoliiiin, Bairyii. BaroneNg KothMcliild, Day Spring, Goidiana. In- t«Tra|iliiiii, Ingoniar, Irregulare, Klingii, Lady Zetland, Miiltii'tilor, Nobilis. NfMor, Picturaliini, Spiralin, I'ndul- atiini Itafrcicum, Veilrhii, Voluliini, WeiHUianii, and In. puts. Duz. loo. many others '1% 3.00 Clematis Panieulata 2'^ 3.00 risNiiM Uiricolor 2?4 3.00 <'ler«Hlfndr^ 2.50 r.^rlariH'ii l'rr-.ii am Oiganteunt 2K 3.00 rar.\o|»t.-ri- .Ma-^lacanthUH (Blue Spirea) . 3.00 ;■> prrnH Ahfrniloliiig i Umbrella Plant) .2M 2.00 : 'hr> saiil lit'iniiniN, in leading sorts 2 li 2.50 JWNN'AS, siari'il plants, in the following varieties: Md. Btrad. .Vllemania, Martha Washington, Chas. Hender- son, Crimson Bedder, Florence Vaughan, Austria, .4lNace, 10.00 17.; 1000. 25.00 25.00 25.00 17.50 20.00 3.00 1.00 ennsylvania .'i.on King llum)>ert, king of all ('annas, started plants I'alla, Nana C'ompacta, dwarf Calla '>raraena Indivisa 'IH^ Oraeaena Terminalis, strong 3 1>AISY MARGHKRITES: .Aid. Gailbert, best whitef^Eioile d*Or, best yellow IVz )aisy Shai^ta 2 M: )ais^ Snowcrest, hardy, double, white... JOacharis Amazonira (Eucharis Lily), line, strnng bulbs, started t<^iiplturbra Splendens (Crown of Thorns). 2'/^ Kulalia (iraeilliinum XJnivitata 2^ Feverlew, Littl-:: Gem f^k l-'KRNS, Dwarf for Fern Dishes, in following varieties Adiantuni Fonnosuni, Plerii«, Wini- setti and Crypternm :i '4 Klegantissrma (Mew Pierson Fern).. 2!- 1.00 I~us( hias. ii |. .(.ling varieties. i\vv\ ilb-a llobirsla 2 i.i (^cr.iniams, l\\, six leading sorts 2'^ HONKV.'^l'CKi.KS, in following varieties: Oohlen- Leaved, Kvergreen, Hall'B Japan and Scarlet Trumpet 2'^ 25.01) 3.00 1.50 S.OO 25.00 12.50 2.00 3.00 2.00 25.00 18.00 10.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 ies: 3.00 S.OO 2..'>0 2.00 3.00 IS.OO Jn. p.)ts. Dr./,. llvlirilri'pes, si,\ b<,st sorts... . . Hibiscus, ten leading sorts.... llclianthus, hardy varieties: MultiHorua, double flowered; Rigidus, single fio\\erod 2 ','• Hypericani (Gold Flower) j i'^ Ivy, German 2 '4 Inipatiens Sultani ..21^ 'lasinine. Cape 2 '/» Jasmine, Cape g 2.00 Jasmine Poeticu.4 and Revolutum 2 ',4 Jrislicia, lime sorts 2 '/-- l.:inlan;is. Slirubby. six best sorts 2 '2 l.atitanas, \>'^ Paeonies, Herbaceous, in Red. White. I'ink and Red Double Flowering.... Lim Paeonies, Tree. 6 distinct colors, 50c ea. .'..on Pinks. Hardy Scotch or Sweet May Pinks. six sorts, including Her -Majesty 21- Phlox, Hardy Perennial, in twenty best named sorts 2 ',-. Primula Oheoniea Grandiflorii -l^. Piinuila Me.viean, blooms larger than a silver pink; blooms all Summer — fine for baskets an vines 2 '2 PALMS, for growing on. or suitable for m-iil trade: Latania Borlxmion and Areca Lutet*- In. pots. Doz. cens 2 '.^ WashinKtfnil Fllifera 2li Corns Weddeliana, strong 2 '.^ 2.00 Peperomia .Ma<-uIosa .'. . 2'/^ Planibago. Alha, White Flowered 2^ Phinibago, Larnllower .\ster. str«mg. . . . 2 '.4 Solanitm Azureanuni, Blue Flowers 2 Vj Saxifraga Sarnientosa, fine for baskets. . 2 '/] Sniilax 2 Sanseviera Zeylaniea 2 '{. Stephanolis Floribuntla. strong 2 '.i Salvias, Splendens, Splendens Alha, Splendens \ariegata, Silverspot 2 li Tradescantia Multicolor 2 M. VioletH. Swanley White, Hardy Russian. California and Princess of Wales. . . . 2 '1; lO'l. 2.00 2.00 2.50 l.-'iO 2.50 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 lIHIII. 17.50 20.00 20.00 20.00 3.110 12.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 ;!.oo 5.00 9.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 27.50 2.50 20.00 dollar; briirht d vases , as it 3.00 100. 1000. 3.50 30.00 2.50 ■ 20.00 15.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 . 5.00 2.50- 20.00 2.00 15.00 3.00 Toas. Hybrid :iby Rambler. Send list of 2.50 20.00 2.00 IS. 00 3.00 27.50 3.00 3^00 1.50 12.00 J. 50 20.00 2.50 20.00 ORDER NOW AND SECURE CHOICE OF STOCK THE GOOD & REESE CO,, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO I The Largest Rose Growers in the World ^ CARNATIONS Jt^."."o"« FOR SALE. TO CLOSE OUT. Per 100 Per 1000 | 2000 Enchantress $2..')0 SslMlO .50(1 Fenn .■^OOO Lawson 1.50 12,50 3.50 Queen Louise - 1500 May Naylor (Fine White) 1.2.5 10.00 I i('k8on, Mrs. L.atiie', in ex.ellHDt dormant pJaii(7_^jS12.0l» per 100; $1.6ll per 10. Cyclauieii, in flveVeparate colorH, atroDp plants, $18.00 per lono ; *2.00 per 100. Extra excel- lent plants, 4c. each. Geraniums, ptrong, 2k! fn. pots In variety, $2.50 per 100. Hollybocks, In colors, $1.50 per 100. WAl. STURRE, VVestbuny Station, U. I., IN. V. iMi'ution The Florists' Dxchange when writing. New York. The News. We notice that one of the trade li.aper cori-e.spondents has started to boom a Twenty-eiKhth .street whole- sale flori.st for the presidency of the S. A. P. O. H. We have long been .-LWarc of A. H. Langjahr'.s ambition to lill the presidential chair of that aUKU.st body, but we did not itnow that lie was ready to fire his first gun so early. However, there is nothing Iil Verbenas, Mixed 40 Petunias, Dreer's Superb. Single 40 madeira Vine Roots, $1.00 per peck ; 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 $3.60 per bush. VerschaffeltU. . Cnphea (Cigar plant) *" In good variety, $2.00 uer ino. $18.00 per 1000 and up. our New descriptive Geraniimi catalogue containing a full description of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. „l„a8e Not less than five of any one variety sold Cash with order, piew-Bi,. 2.00 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums From 2-in. pote Per doz. Per 100 Large Flowerinfir or Aster Vari- ties; Prini-e of Wales, Gloire de France, Sir Michael Ashbury, Ilijos, Queen of Whites, Sun Set. and 30 other varieties 50 3.00 SmallFloweringorButton Vari- ties. Dawn, Dinlzulu, Dundee, Edna, Goldflnch, James Boon, Ehoda, Tennyson and 20 other varieties 40 2.00 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in any quantlty.Wakefield, Succession, Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.26 per lOOO. 10,000 and over at $1.00 per 1000. Parsley, Moss curled. 20c. per 100. $1.26 per 1000. Beet, Egyptian, $1.26 per 1000. 10,000 and over $1.00 per 1000. Lettuce. Big Boston, Boston Market. Tennis Ball, Grand Ripids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 86c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties such as Earllana, Chalks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion, Dwarf Stone, etc. $2.00 per 1000. Standard crop varie- ties such asStone. Favorite, Paragon, Beauty and Acme. $1.00 per lOOO. Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery next fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any in the country. We are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for it please enclose business card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all interested in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station. Philadelphia division B- & O. R. R., 12 mllea north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. R. VINCENT, Jr. * SON, WHITE MARSH, WID. UcntloB The MorliiU' BxamiBe wtten writlin. OBRAIVIUMS Buchner, F. Perkins, B. from 3 $6.00 and $7. 7 A, Nutt, Jno. Doyle, Mme. Buchner. F. PerKlns, a. Poitevine and 3 1-2 in. pots A. Bicard, Castellane, 3I-21n. pots, .. Ume. Salleroi, strong plants, 2 1-2 in pots .. .^ ... .^. ........ . ■• — C AININ AS Chas. eenderson. Austria. Pennsylvania. D"'^^ «Jo^erVoSTtrr1?d^?Ba''nd: ^ 2. and others in pels f 6.00 per luo. "^^'"pg . em. pots. 30. Draciena ludlvisa, 4 in. pots, ' .,. 4, Single Petunias, 3I11 pots 3 Centaarea Gyninocarpa, 2 1-2 in. pots. 1. Prize winning Pansies ■. 7^1 Hollyhocks, Single uiixed and double. In 5 colors g Single Pyrethruni and Hellantlias Multlflorus 2 SSu1,Te ^iXh Pinks, Penstemoniuliitaiis.Whit^ Lychnis OhalcedonI, a. White and Blue Larkspur ''•"?.*?J«lis A -ros- sorts. White an.l Blue Campanula parpatica Tellovv UiKitalis A ros temma, Anthemls Kelwayi, Coreopsis and Gaillardla Grandillora. rniox ^ in colors and S«eet William ^.^i^^i^^o^^KR: '^ J. B. 8HURTLEFF & SON. Cushman Avenue, Revere, Mention The Florists' Excll■^nge when writlns. ,00 per 100 00 ■• 00 " 00 •' Mass COLEUS GERANIUMS 10 Var. 2 and 3^a in. pots Asp. Plumosus, 2 in. pots Asp. Sprengerl, 2 in. pots tieedllng:8 Petunia from Double Seed Verbenas, 2 and 2!^ in pots Pansy Plants, in bud and bloom Per 100 $3.00 2.00 2.00 .-s.oo 2.00 1.60 10 Var. My selection, 2^ in. pots lO Var. My selection. 3 in. pots Cannas, May Ist. My selection Vinca Var. 2 in. pots Alteruantheras, May 1st Per 100 $3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 Centanrea Gymnocarpa, $2.00 per 100 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS FINEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY 10 best viirictifs extra strong. 3 inch, most in bud. *1.Q0 per 100: $3.5.00 per 1000; strong 4 in. in bud and bloom. $.5.00, $6.00 per 100. CANNAS, .5 varieties strong 3 inch. $4.00 per 100. VINCA, variegated strong 4 inch. $6.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, fine large, 5 and 6 in.. $2.00 and $3.00 per doz. 3 ft., $4.00. Strong 3 inch $1.00 per 100 cash WM. S. HERZ06, Uentlon The Florists' Morris Plains, N. J. Exchange when writing. CERANIUMS 12,000 3i and 4 in., excellent stock. NutI, Doyle, Trego, Poitevine, Ricard, Buchner, S7 .00 per 100. Write for iticcs (in large quantity. Pansies, Fall transplanted, immense blooms. SIO.OO per 1000. Cash __ STEPHEN CHASE NASHCA, N. H. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Fine, strong. 3 in., in hud, $1.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, Bruanti, Perkins, IGervais Double Piukl Montmort, Castellane, Viaud, Doyle, Ricard, Poitevine, Jaulin, smou per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pa. S. A. Null, from "'4 in., strong, $2.00 per 100; ,Sls,on per lOiHl; K. €., «0.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS, California Giants, and other fine strains from 2>i in. in bud aud bloom if wanted. $1 15 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Verbenas, Mam- molh, .$15.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa, fine plants. Write f'U- prici-^ i.r see rtrovinus ad. Gash jtlease. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END, NEW JERSEY. Mention The Florists' Biebange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cutting.s now ready NUTT, DOYLB. VIAUD, CASTKL- IjANE, ricard, POITKVINE, and J.VUIjIN, as long as they last at $10.00 per 1000. Send for List ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII Fines inch $4.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS. A Few Thousand left $18.00 per l.COO Per 100. Kose geraniums, 2M in. »18.00 per 1,000,. . $2.00 Aeeratum. Gurney, P Pauline and others ••2Mm 2.00 "R.O 60 Fuchsias, all the leading varieties, 2X in — 3.00 Heliotrope, all dark, 2M in 3.00 Sweet AIjssum,2Mln 2.00 Lobelia, 2V4 in 2.00 Salvia Bonfire and Splendens 2Min. pots. . . 2.00 Feverfe^v 2V4in. pots 3.00 Kngllsh ivy extra fine rooted cutltngs 1.00 Viucas, 2M In. pots 2.00 Coleus, Verschafleltii, Golden Bedder, Gol- den Queen, and several other Rooted Cuttings. Cash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousen Schenectady N.Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. IN BUD AND BLOOM GKRANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, Glolrede Paris' A. Kicard, La Favorite, iVIad. Jaulin and other good varieties; 3'-; in. pots, $5.00 per 100. HKLIOTKOPE-- Queen of Violets and Chieftain, 3!^ in. pots. $5.00perl00. CANNA.S —Florence \'aughan, Charles Henderson. Queen Charlotte and >ilienandoah,4 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. IVY G FIl. --Alice Crousse. Gar- den Glory and Incomparable, S'-i in. pots. $5.00 per 100. PELAKOQNIDM — Victor, 3'a in. pots, $7.00 per 100. VIN«'.V VAU.— 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. VKKBKN AS— Dreer's Mam- moth. 3 in. pots. »2.60 per 100. SINGI-K PETUNIAS liLr^^p rtowering. 3iD,pot9 $2bOpei 100. SALVIA SPL.ENDEN.'^, Cnphea. Parlor Ivy, Ageratom, dwarf blue. 2'j in. pots. $2 HO per 100. GEB.— Gloire de France, double apple blossom color. 2'.,; in. pots. $2.00 per mo. HELIOTROPE — Queen of Violets, and Chieftain 2LINGS— Dreer's Mammoth, BOo per 100. FDCHSIA— Avalanche, Snow White and Elm City. 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS NUTT and others, 3 in. pots. $3..50 per IOO. 4 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. COLEUS Verschaifeltli, Golden Bedder and Ifi others. R. C. $0.fi0 per 100; $.1.00 per 1000; 2 in. pots. $1..W per 100 ; $1,').00 per lOOO. 2 in. pots .3 in. pots Ageratum Pauline andGurney Sl.-'M) Vinca Variegated l.'iO $3.00 Marguerite Carnations l-W Lobelia Compacta 1-50 Salvia Boniire 2 00 3.00 Heliotropes I..50 3.00 Fuchsias 2.00 3.00 Sweet Alyssum 2.00 Verbenas, red and while l.-^O Single Petunias, Howard's Star 1.50 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 5,00 Pansy Plants in bud and bloom, 50 cts. to $1.00 per 100 ; S.l.fHl to ^li.OO per 1000. CANNAS Queen Charlotte and others started. .112.50 per ; 3 in. pots, W.OO per 100 ; 3i to 4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with Order. Ernest Harris DEUASOIN, IN. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Out of 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom, $5.00 per 100, 2* in. puts, best kinds, $1..50 per 100. ALYSSUM, siTiglc and double, in bloom. $2,00 per llHl, SALVIAtBONFIRE, 24 in.. $2.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, Sin. pots. $15.00 per IOO. Vegetable Plants Cabbage, Wakefield, and Early Summer. $1.00 per HH)i). Tomatoes, .s varieties, fine plants, S2.00 per KKMl. Caulillower, Snowball and Erfurl, $2.,50 per 1000, Sweet Potatoes, red and yellow . $l.V. per iwio. J. C. SCHMIDT CO.. BRISTOL. PA. M ciitiiin Tlu' I'lnrists' I':xt_-hauge when writing . GERANIUMS rnf Nutt, Buchner, Double Grant, Gervais, rlnublo liiiik, 4 in. jiots, $7,00 ptT 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschatfeltii and niixtfl, 3 in. pots. .^^..^ per Kin Ferns, for dishes in all the best varieties. Stcum ;ni'l lu-althy plants. 2i in. pots. $3.00 per KM) ■ $*J,^,,no per lOOO. 1250 nt 1000 rate ; 3 in., $ri.00 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, Kood, bushy plants, 3 in,, SC.OO iier IdO. F. N. ESKESEN, MADISON. N. J. MeptloD The FlorlBte' Krcbange when wrltlpfc. PANSIES. TRANSPLANTED PLANTS in bud and bloom, flue bushy stock, $1.50 per 100 ; $13.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Florlsta* Excuange 'vnen wrltlog. DAIUCIF^ 200,000 fine plants of Bugnot's. rnl«JILi>J Cassier'H, and Odier's famous strains, all transplanted. 50c. per ICO. $;t 00 per 1000; extra large plants cominK in bud tl.OO per IOO, $8.00 per 1000. Feverfew, dbl. wht. R. C. Sl.OO per ino. Geraniums. Nutt, Beaate I'oltevine. ' La Favorite, F.Perkins, A. Ricard and Mme. Janlin, 4 In. in bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100. Dracaenas Indivisa, bushy 5 in. $16.00 per 100. Begonia Rex. 4 in., f 10.00 per IOO. Heliotropes and Double Petunias, 4 in, in bud and bloom $8.00 per 100. Roses. Clothllde Soupert, 5 in. in bud and bloom, $12.00 per 100. Hill Top Greeniiouses, *i/,ci;''V. r"' Mention The Florists* Eschonge when writing. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; BO cts. per IOO by mail. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.50 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed, $1.00 per pbt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"ll*'?" Sfluthport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Panslea. Mention The Florlats* Bxchange when writing. Violet Marie Louise. Extra fine stock, laico cluimis, full of runners .S4.00 per 100 ; $30,00 per 1. 000, Cash with order. O. I-I. MOUSE, BABYUOIN, U. i., IN. V. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. May 5, 1908 The Plorists' Eixchange 595 carnarion RoDert cralg So much criticism has been passed upon the new carnation Robert Craig, wliich has been introduced jointly by the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company and the Cottage Gardens Com- pany, to the effect that this carnation was not a commercial variety on account of being a shy bloomer and bursting its calyx, which criticism has resulted in frightening many who had placed sub- stantial orders for Craig to such an extent that they reduced these orders largel_\- therefore, the originator of this variety deems it just to himself, as well as to those who have purchased, or had intended purchasing more or less of the plants for trial, to make the following statement: ROBERT CRAIG is a seedling carnation grown by the under- signed of Queens and is the result of a cross between the Mrs. Lawson as pollen parent and a flaked seedling as seed parent. The general character of the seed parent was of the type of Lizzie McGowan excepting that the flower was broader and of very much better form. The color was snow white heavily flaked with bril- liant scarlet. It was a direct descendant of Mr. Dorner's G. H. Crane, and one of its ancestors descended from a white seedling identical in habit and general productiveness with Lizzie Mc- Gowan. The seedling parent of Craig was exceptionally free in bloom, one of the most productive seedlings that I have had the good fortune to originate. It, however, had a weak stem and pro- duced strong stems only in the very early Fall and late in Spring and this weakness in the stem caused it to be condemned. The cross was made in the Fall of 1900 and the seed was planted in the Spring of 1901, the record number of the variety being number 303 of 1901. From the first of September, 1905, to the first of April, 1906, we bloomed at the Cottage Gardens two houses in which 8136 square feet of bench surface was devoted to Robert Craig. 'Hie blooms were cut and shipped to our regular commission house in New York City and were sold upon the open market at such prices as our commission salesmen could obtain. During the same period we bloomed two houses of Enchantress, one house of Octoroon, one house of I\lrs. Patten and one house of Lady Bounti- ful. All of the plants of the last four varieties above mentioned were from selected early struck cuttings. One half of the stock of Robert Craig was selected early struck cuttings, and the balance of the stock was from cuttings produced during the latter half of March and the month of April. The following table shows what each variety produced per square foot of bench surface: Column number one shows what each produced from the sale of blooms alone ; column number two shows what each produced from the sale of cuttings and blooms together, the cuttings being reckoned at the same average price as was received for the blooms of each variety during the period from September i, 1905, to April i, 1906. a ]i ant TABLE OF RECEIPT.S. No. 1 Per square foot. No. 2 of Bench Surface. For Blooms alone. For Blooms and Cuttings. Cuttings reckoned as soM at average price received for Blooms. Robert Craig .55 ,s-10 cts. 47 1-10 cts. 42 3-10 cts. 33 9-10 cts. 28 1-2 cts. $1,181 77 aio cts. 65 3-10 cts. 45 3-10 cts. 46 cts. Octoroon Mrs. Patten In making the computation for the cuttings, all cuttings of each variety which were sold or on hand on April first, or kept for growing on for next season have been included. Craig will suffer a little in this computation from the fact that rlion of the stock from which it was grown was late struck. also from the fact that in order to produce sufficient cuttings to fill our orders, quite a large number of the flowering siems were cut low in the plant during the months of November, December and January, thus reducing the cut of flowers to some extent for the months of January, February and March, while the other varieties were cut in the usual manner and the flowering wood was not sacrificed for stock with the exception of Enchantress, and in this variety during the month of March the stems were cut low down in the ])laiit in order to secure all the cuttings possible. An inspection of the table above will answer the criticism of those who claim that Craig is not a commercial carnation. To those who will criticize these figures because we secured for the blooms of Craig an extra price during the holidays, I will answer their criticism by the following statement. Reckoning both the cuttings and blooms of Craig at 4c. each, which is the average price throughout the season that we have been able to secure for a fancy scarlet carnation upon the New York market, gives Craig 83 2-10 cents per square foot of bench surface. Now, reckoning Craig blooms and cuttings at 3 73-100 cents each, which is the average price that we secure for Enchantress blooms throughout the present season, gives Craig a return of yj 6-10 cents per square foot of bench surface or within 2-10 cents of the amount received for Enchantress and 12 3-10 cents per square foot more than we received for Octoroon and 22 3-10 cents more per square foot than we received for Mrs. Patten and 21 6-10 cents more per square foot than we received for Lady Bountiful. The comparison between the above varieties is made for the reason that all of them have been generally accepted by the average grower throughout the Ignited States as very profitable commercial carnations. During the period from Sept. ist, 1905, to April ist, 1906, there were cut from these two houses of Craig 79,504 fancy carnations and 10,076 seconds, a large proportion of which were bursted, making a total of 89,580 blooms. This shows the percentage of bursted flowers, if all of the seconds are counted as bursted, to be 11 2-10 per cent which is a less percentage of bursting than occurs in either Law- son or Enchantress. The introduction of Robert Craig was decided upon only after the blooms had been shipped in sufficient quantities to the New York market to test its selling value and then only after it had been approved by the retail dealers of New York City. So far as we could judge of the variety while it was blooming with us we iiad concluded that it ranked in productiveness with Enchantress, ()ctoroon. Mrs. Patten, Lady Bountiful, Lieut. Peary and other varieties which we knew to be sufficiently profitable to be grown l)v the average grower. Believing that most of the criticism that has been aimed at Robert Craig has been unjust, undeserved and made for the pur- pose of decrying its merits and injuring the sale of its cuttings, we deem it advisable to give to the trade the above facts that they may judge of whether or no our introduction of this variety is justified by its performance upon our premises. So far as Craig receiving any special treatment is concerned, the treatment of all of the above varieties has been the same with tlie exception that each variety is watched closely the same as a rose grower watches his Brides, his Maids, his Richmonds, his Liberties and his American Beauties, and gives to each one the treatment in regard to water, temperature and ventilation which gives the most profitable returns. Some fourteen years ago I began the growing of carnations, and especially of seedlings, more as a pleasant occupation from which I derived considerable recreation and relief from business cares and worries. In a few years the results attained in my work proved so encouragirg that I began Ihe introduction of such new varieties as proved commercially successful and had received the approval of the retail florists of New York City. This was done in the belief that the dissemination of the best results of my labors among the craft would prove beneficial and profitable to our car- nation brethren. During the past two years I have become aware that more or less loss has been Incurred by many in the trade who have purchased new varieties, either of others or of my origination, and I have been subject to more or less unjust criticism from certain quarters. While I have been unusually careful about keeping records as well as conservative in the descriptions of the varieties sent out, I am convinced that no amount of care on my part will insure a certain proportion of growers to successfully cultivate the new varieties which 1 might Introduce, and as the Introduc- tion of new sorts has always been done at a monetary sacrifice I have decided to cease the active production of carnation plants and cuttlrgs for fale as well as the introduction of new varieties, and from this onward the resources of the Cottage Gardens Carnation Department will be devoted to growing carnations exclusively for cut blooms. I desire to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude to those who have shown a friendly interest in my work and who have contributed to what little success I have attained by cheering me onward with words of genuine appreciation, and to assure those friendly spirits who are above carping crit- icism that so long as I continue to labor for the advancement of the divine flower they will still be welcomed to the COTTAGE GARDENS as they have been In the past. Queens, L. I., April 24, 1906. CHAS. W. WARD. The Florists' Exchange PHNSIES 150,000 Fine large Fall transplanted PANSIES in bud and hloom. Superb Strain— This is absolutely the finest strain of market pansies jjrown. No matter Avhat others olTer, you can't afford to be without these. Larcer flowered, most varied and beautiful colorings and markinES. stioiiEer and bushier plants than offered bv others for more money, A trial order always makes a customer. Price Sl.a'i yier 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. LEONARD COUSINS, JR., CONCORD JUNCTION, MASS. M.^llli.ni Til.' Klcrisls- Kx CLASSIFIEO ADVERTISEMENTS CASH WITH OHDEE. rbe columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouse. Land. Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line) set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the Inch. rif replies to Help Wanted. Situation Want- ed or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this offlce. advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers in the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 127 Berwyn Ave., Ravenswood, STOCK FOR SALE 5000 Hardy Ivy, good stuff, $6.00 per 100. John Oiatos, Scotts Lane, Falls of Schuylkill, I'hiladelphin, I'a. WB make Standard Flower PoU, etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Uncoln University. Chester Co.. Pa. Will Bxchanae. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seed for carnation or rose plants. Signal Hill Floral Co., 311 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, Calif. _^^_^^_^__^_ l'\NL)\NrS VKITi'llII, Kood plants, es- lalMlsh.'l s,,te fnv travel by Express. :incts. each. A Henderson. Palm Beach, Florida. ____ GERANIUMS. 3% in. pots in bud and bloom, ready to ship. John Doyle. S. A Nutt. L. Soleil. J. P. Cleary. all reds. J6.00 per 100. C. H. Chamberlin, 4 Pur- chase street. New Bedford. Mass. A D LIVONIA Dahlia roots, big. strong clumps. Just as dug from the ground. $■> no per inii. This is one of the very best dahlias grown. Cash please. Wood and Healey. Hammonton, N- J. ASTERS from Vick's seed, transplanted plants.' in fine shape, in separate colors Purity Daybreak and Lavender Gem. 51.50 ner 100- »l-'."0 per 1000. Samples, 10 cts. Cash please. A. Relyea & Son. Pough- keepsle. N. Y. STOCK FOB SALE— Baby Ramblers fine dor- mant Btock. »25. per 100. 2 I;* '"^Jj ""! plants, extra w«U rooted »7. per 100, »6S. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samplea free. Brown Brothers Co.. Rochester. N. Y. DORSETT &- PRINCESS OF W^\LES violets, extra strong rooted cuttings for mid Win- ter hloom and foliage. They can't be beat. «1 00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Campbell nlvisions. $4.00 per 1000. Paul Thomson, West Hartford, Conn. SURPLUS STOCK — 100, 5 to 7 in. Dracaena Indivisla, 20 to 30 in., lot, $25.00. 25. 4 in. Storm King, Fuschia in bud. doz., $1.00. 200, Double Giant Sweet Alyssum. 2.Vj in $2 00 per 100. 50. red and yellow Al- ternanthera. July struck. 12 to 20 cuttmgs to plant. lot. $1.75. Above are all nice plants. Cash. M. B. G. Ventres, Port .Mleghany. Pa. OVERSTOCKED, be quick If yon want them. Having about 10. 000 transplanted plants In flats at $1.00 per 100. Salvia Splendens. Mammoth Verbena, Alyssum carpet and Little Gem. Egg Plant, New York Improved pur- ple, all ready for 2>/^ and 3-ln. pots. Cash please. Charles E. Price, Smlthtown Branch, New York. CANNAS RED AND .SCARLET Alnbonse Bouvier. 6ft.$2.00 100; $17.50 lonii BRONZE FOLIAGE. Bobnsta. 8 to 8 ft $2.00 100; $17..50 lOliii Grand Rouge, 10 ft 2.00 100; 15.00 UKIO ORCHID FLOWERING Austria, yellow, 5 ft 'f^S WO; *}^.00 1000 Cannas, inv -selection. ... 2. 00 100; 15.001000 ■ C.aladium Eseulentum (Elephant's Ears) 0 to 8 in. circumtevcnce $ 2.00 100; $16.00 lOOO 12 in. and up " "'-"O lO"- „ ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN, ■M" WEST 14Tn ST.. NEW YORK. Thirty cents is the mini- mum charge for advertise- ments on this page. You will have a cinch on the dollars It you grow JEANNE NONIN and plenty of It. Great- est money maker in Mums to date. Indispen- sable for Thanksgiving. Incomparable for Christmas. R. C, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. CLEMENTINE TOISET. same price. MRS. WM. DUCKHAM, the sensational prize winning yellow and SANTA CLAUS, a fine pink Mums for Christmas. $1.00 per doz. CITY GREENHOUSES. UNION CITY. PA. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year Old. 3.000 SALVIA. 3 in. 10.000 GERANIUMS, 3.1 and 4 in. 'JiOflO PANSY PLANTS, aio HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 4 and 0 in. lono FEVERFEW. 3 in. 1,000 HELIOTROPE, :! in ,'SOO PRIMULA, 3* in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 'Ji in., all sold. TUc Worcester conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. Uentlon the Florleta' exchange when writing. STOCK WANTED WANTED— 200 or more Hydrangea Otaksa for Summer hloom, ready for tubs. Write stating size and price. Also one dozen standiivd Altheas five to six ft. Address. AlU'iibui-st Nurseries. Allephiirst. N. J. W \NTBn, a pair of extra large Agaves ,,1- tVnlurv Plants, either green or vari- tratrd Must be perfect plants. Address, with ■ size and price, tu CENTURY, care Xhif Florists' Exchange. ^_ SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By practical gar- doner as working foreman or grower 15 years experience. A. 1 references. Address H. Y.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first class de- signer and decorator. Y'ears of exper - ence. Best references. Address L L,.. caie Olson. Ill West 62nd. street, New Yoik City. . SITUATION W.\NTED— AS foreman on a first-class place; carnations mums and general stock. Sober and reliab e_ State wa«es and full particulars n first letter. .Address H. X.. care The Florists' Exchange. STTITiTION WANTED— By practical gar- ' doner tor commercial or private place with 10 vears experience. Can handle men to advantage. Best of references. H. P.. car'> The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first-class 'gar- dener and florist on private place. A No 1 grower of greenhouse stock; roses a specialty. Aged 30. single 0"'>:„^„ ^l^L class place wanted. H. V.. care The Florists' Exchange- . SITUATION WANTED — By intelligent young German aged 30 years, slugle. as assistant gardener on private place. 14 years exper- ience. Good references. State wages in first letter. Address H. L., care The Florists Ex- change^ SITUATION WANTED- By a competent all around Borist. American, married. 16 years experience with roses, carnations, and gen- eral stock. Good designer and good references. Address H. D. care The Florists' Exchange. SITIT-VTION W^'VNTED — as foreman in up- to-date commercial place by a first-class grower 18 years experience in all branches of the trade. Married, aged 32, German. State particulars in first letter. Address, Foreman, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — As foreman by thor- [lughly experienced all around grower. 18 years experience. German, (32). married. Written and personal recommendations. htate particulars. Address H. J., care The Florists Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED— Assistant In rose houses, single man preferred, address. A. J. Guttman. 43 West 2Stb St-.Netv York City. WANTED A good grower of roses, carnatlous. mums and general stock. State references and wages. L. J- Rowe, TitusTlUe. Pa. W VXTED— The address of James Weir formerlv of Orange. N. X "^■^/^^^•^ ^t Tuxedo Park. Geo. Stewart. Tuxedo. N. Y- WANTED — Two men to work under manager on establishment where only roses are grown. Good wages paid to willing men. Apply G. U., c:ire The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, good grower of general stock. Carnations and mums, 25.000 bq. ft. of glass. Wages $35.00 with room and board. T. Malbranc, 130 Barron avenue. Johnstown, Pa. WANTED^-At once a man who under- stands general greenhouse stock, must be a good grower. Permanent position. $50.0(1 p.r month with good house and garden- Address P- O. Box 4S1 Rye. N. Y. A\' \NTED — At once, man capable of taking charge of a small place where Tea roses are grown. Married man preferred. Call ptTsonallv. Good place for right man, Ad- rl i>-ss Mary Retire. Chatham. N- J- WANTED — A good man to work !n kitchen gar- den. Also young man to attend to flower gardens and creepers. Apply sending refer- ences to Thomas L. Talbot. Ellerslle, Rhlne- cUfF. New York. WANTED— Young married man. night fireman. steam, in vegetable growing plant. Reliable and trustworthy. Good chance for right man. n:iy wt.rk in Summer. Alex. J. Park. S. Chiilmsfnrd, Mass. WANTED three men to grow roses, wages $50.00 per month to good men. Answer giv- ing age, nationality, experience and recom- mendation; stating whetner married or single. Benjamin Dorrance. Dorranceton. Fa. L(:)C\T^ Seed Business in Indianapolis, Ind.. wants bright, capable, energetic young man in responsible position. Unexcelled op- p.irtunitv for deserving person to rise in tuisiness— German preferred. Address Seeds 2fi30 N, Meridian St.. Indianapolis, ^ W \NTED — Young man with experience in growing pot-plants. Send copy of refer- ,Mices from former employers. Wages. ii>^ 00 per month, and hoard. Address J - .\. p.'tiTson, McHenry Ave. Westwood. Cin. O. . WANTED— Young married man with exper- ience in roses and carnations. Protestant, no children, wages $40.00 per month; rooms, cojil and wood. To ooard help. Onaway Greenliouses. Roonton. N. J. WANTED — At once, a bright, sober young man. with experience in general Vand- scape work and all kinds of outside plant- ing A good position for the right man. W^agcs ?50.on per month, ■ Address. Allen - hurst Nurseries. Allenburst. N- J. WANTED. Gardener, married man with- out large family, who thoroughly under- stands cultivation of fruit and vegetables Wages $40.00. with house, vegetables and milk. State experience and send references with first letter. E. L.. Fuller, Scranton, Pa. ^-. WANTED — Young man. single, as foreman to take charge of place. To grow cut flowers and potted plants of all kinds. Good wages to right party with inors in front niid shutters for same. Bfittom is zinc lined tor ice storage. Price $2(1.00. Metroi)olitan Material Co. i:^.'iS-140S Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. NILES. O.— C, L. Aldgate has com- pleted his greenhouses at Riverside. EVERETT. WASH,— The Broadway Floral Company will build a greenhouse 125 by 50 feet, erjuipped with all mod- ern appliances. SEYMOUR. CONN. — Arthur A. Benedict recently built a grroenhouse here and em- barked' in the florist business. DETROIT. MICH, — Frank Holznagel, the Highland florist, is building a green- house and oflfice. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. — W. L. Scott is making an addition to his green- house plant. ETTENSON, KAN. — Mr. Hinz has purchased ten acres of land here and will erect greenhouses thereon. SHELDON, lA. — John Christiancy will build a propagating house 10 by 80 feet. MONTREAL, P. Q. — B. T. Graves will build a greenhouse 120 by 10 feet; hot w.'iter heating. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. WOONPOCKET, R. I. — Greene has opened a branch store on Social street. SIOUX CITY, lA. — William Smith, who has conducted a nursery at 1115 W. Nineteenth street, announces that he is preparing to move to California. THii SMlcao GaiDalloD Trice, $3.50 A.LDELAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO., 2 Duaae Street, New York Uentton The PIorlBtB* Exchange when writing. I Ha; 6, 1906 The Hlori-sts' i^xchange 597 FOR SALE PIIUPC Blder-ErlcsBOD. Second-hand, from rumro $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; oheap. Rnil FRQ 1 second'haucl Gem Torrid. $a&.00. Two OUILLno Becondhand No. 18 Hitchlnga Boiler. Good condition, S70. One second-hand tubular hot water boiler 3 ft. in diameter 12 ft. long. Price $35.00. pipe Good BerTlceable Becond-hand, with < irt Threads; 2-in., 7 cts.; IH-in., 5H cts.; lii-ln., 4ct8.: 1 in.. Sets.; 2!^ in.. lOets.; 3 in., UctB.; 4 In.. Idcts. New 2-iii. Standard, full lengths, with conpllngs, 89i cts. ft. Old and new flttlngfl and valves. STOCKS and DIES §ri?°h''r°erB':k^fn?, «'n' Mn. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IK-ln., min. 3-ln. pipe. 94.00. Pipe PIITTCDC NewSannderB Pattern. No. 1 lire UUIICno cats n-m.-lln. pipe, $1.00 No. 2 cuts l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES ?nM-in!%-ipef ?i%f ; 24-ln. grips M-ln.-2« In. pipe, $2.40; 36-ln., grips «-ln.-3S41n. pipe, »4.V6. PIPE VISES fo'lpipeVoo™-*'"'' ''""«■'"-" filRnpN Hn?C New. HlB., guaranteed lOO-lbB. DHHULn nUOL pressure, IH cts. per ft.; «-in. not guaranteed, 4^ cts. per ft. HOT.RPn ^i?ll New. Cypress, S-ft.iS ft., from nul-OCU OAOn 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from 91.60 np. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in . at *1.25 and tl.OO each. Gil ViNI7Fn WIRF new No. 18 guagc. in rolls DKLinni^LU nine of 12 lbs. at 80c. perron. New American 10x12 single tl. 86 per box : 12x12 single $1.90 per box ; 10x12, 12x12. 10x16 double, $2.86 per box ; 12x14, 12x20. 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; 18x18, 18x18, $3.20 per box ; 16x24 double $3.40 per box. Second hand glass, 8 x 10, 8 j 12, and lux 12 at $1.60 per box. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypresa Bnlld- tne Material, VentllatliiB Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Patty, Paint, Points, etc. ETROPOUITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y IfentloB The rlorleta' Bzchance whee wrltlni. GLASS M] 4000 VINCAS Extra strong long vines. 3>^ and 4 in. at $10.00 per luO; $911. uO per 1000. GERANIUMS- s- a. NuxToutof 3« **^"**"'*""^' In. pots. $8.00 per 100. Safe arriv.al and patiafactinn guaranteed. GEO. H. RACKHAM, 880 VAN DYKE AVENUE, DETROIT, MICH. MenUoD the Plorlats* Exchange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. 500,000 PANSIES. FINEST MARKET PANSIES GROWN. We trrow all our own seed and this strain is the rt'Milt of uver twenty-Hve years careful selection. Strong, stocky growth flowers of large size and great substance, with a great variety of color in brilliant setfs and unusual markings found in no other strain. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Prices for full Iransi'lanted iilants: Large Plants per 1000 $20.00 Medium " per 1000 iri.OO Smaller " per 1000 10.00 By the 100 at same rates. The smallest will flower early in May. By express only. Cash with order, i^leasc. I. E. COBURN, 291 FERRY ST.. EVERETT. MASS. COLEUS COLE US in variety, out of 2 in. pots, itnlud inu GOLDEN BCDDfeR VERSCHAF- FELTII. VICTORIA and other good kinds. My (.wii j-el.-<>eiitra, Caanas, fine Varieties aa List CuleuH, all the leading varletiea . . I>racaena IndiviKa, fine etock English Ivy Feverlew. double white Facbsia, double and Bingle. Size Pots 2'a Per luo $3.00 3 S.OO 2H 6.10 3 8.00 2>i 3.00 3ti 6.00 S.OO iH 4.011 3 Geraniums, double and single, Strong " Special Color or variety " Fine Variety " Double and single nazauia Splemleiis Heliotrope, light and dark yarieties Hydrangea Otaksa, in bud . Ivy, German Lantana, 12 best varieties. . Moontlower Petunias, single Peiargonlnnis, ass't varieties Salvia, splendens and Bednian .. Sinilax Tropaeoluni, doable red and yel- low Vinca, varlegataand elegantlsslma 3ii 2'4 .'« 3'« 2H 3 2« 3!u 3 2)1 2M 3.00 2S.00 20.00 X.OO 3.00 7 on 3.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 3 00 4.00 6.00 3.00 26.00 40.fO 3.0« 6.00 10.00 4.00 3 00 10.00 6 no 5.00 3.00 360 4.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 Verbenas. Mauimotb Strain .. ^n o.uv Violets Maria Louise $3*. 00 per l.OOO Mipctllaneitis roote I cutting' as advertlsfd April 28. will have tor the next ten days; VERBENAS .00 Itest Mammoths, from pots $3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE. WOOD BROTHERS, Rishkill, IN. Y. '■^ DID YOU PROCRASTINATE? SUMMER IS COMING. HARDY JAPAN LILIES LILIUM AURATUM S-9-inch, l.".n IjuDjs in :i ea.se. J.'i.llO per 100; $4.''.. (10 per 1000. LILIUM MELPOMENE S-9-incli. 210 bulbs in a case. $6.00 per 100; sno.OO per 1000. 9-11-ineh. 140 bulbs in a case. $S..50 per 100: $80.00 per 1000. GLADIOLUS Bodding'tou's White and Lig'lit, se- lected IjUllis, i^Jltl per 100; JIT.. 00 lier 1000. American Hybrids, a tnixture of tlie clioicest varieties of gladiolus in cultivation, verv line. $1.00 per 100; -1;it no per Inoo. Pinest all colors mixed. 1^ cents per 1011; tiiStU per 1000. Augusta, the best florists' white ;;l.iiliulus in existence. 1st size. $o.00 per 1 J.Ti.Oft per 1000. Shakespeare, white and rose. $.^.00 pel' 100; ?t.'..oo per 1000. May, pure white, flaked, rosy crim- son, 1st size. $1.60 per 100; $12.00 ].ei- 1000. Brenchleyensis (true"), first size. .t;:.0o per ino; $i2.nn |,er 1000. GLOXINIAS Named varieties and separate col- ors, doz.. T.'.c. ; 100, $.''1.00; lonn, $40.00 Mixed varieties, doz.. i;.".c.; loo. $4. .50; 1.000 $3.5.00. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS Large bulbs l\i in. diameter and n]K Singrle, separate colors or mixed. .li.z. :;:.c : lOO, $3.:,-,; lonn, $20. on. SINGLE BEGONIA, BERTINI A lieautiful bedding Begonia, pro- ilucing- a continuation of brilliant \erniilion flowers of rare beauty. As ;i t'e<:Uler it stands uiiri\'ale^l. $l.r>0 I'or doz.; $1(1.(10 per liid. JAPANESE FERN BALLS Immediate Delivery Pern Balls, 7 to n in. in diameter. $-■ .50 per do/..; $20.00 pei- 100. Smaller Sized Fern Balls, suitable lor mail trade, .5 in., $2,00 per doz.; $1.5-00 per 100 TRITOMA PFITZERII Tills is one of tlie best lierbaceous plants for Summer cutting, an ever- Idooming type of ttie old "Red Hot Poker." Cut blooms displayed in a florist's window never fail to attract tlie attention and admiration of the general public. Blooms freely from July until frost. Strong field grown i-oots. per doz.. $1.25; $9.00 per 100. Tritoma Solfatare, "White Hot Pi'lvcr," ticiutiful golden yellow, flne c'.nipanion for T. Pritzerii. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per ion. LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM S-9-inoh, 210 bulbs in a case, per 100; $G!i.OO per 1000. $7 1 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM X-9-incli. 210 l>u]hs in a rase $5 '■'■ inil; .1:47.00 per lOOn. ALL MY JAPAN LILIES ABE RE- INSPECTED AND REPACKED BEFORE SHIPPING CALADIUM ESCULENTUM I Elephant's Earsi 0 to .S in. circumference, per Inn $2.00; per 1000. $15.00; 12 and up i,.] 100, $10.0fl. I ■ I ' MONTBRETIAS Crocosmaeflora, orange scai-Iet $1 per ion; J7.5n pei- 1000. Etolle de Peu, rich scarlet, yellow center. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 pet' 1000 Rayon d'Or, deep yellow, vei v $1,2., per 100; $,S,50 per 1000. Pottsil, bright yellow, flushed with l-ed. $l.nn |,er 100; $7.50 per 1000. Soleil Couchant, bright red. $1 5n per 100; $10.00 per 1000. DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding- Heart). $1.-5 ,,er doz ■ $1.10 i,er inn. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS Larg-e Bulbs. $1.25 per 100; Sloon per Inno. MADEIRA VINES $1.25 per Ino; $ln,no pei- loon. CALLAS- Spotted Leaf Ver.v free Summer blooming varie- ty. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per looo. ISMENE CALATHINA Pancratium i A gi-and Summer-flowering bull. producing throughout tire seasori large Amaryllis-like. pure wlriti- fragl-ant blossoms. 15c. each; $1 5n per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Cane Stakes. Japanese Bamln... Far superior to the Southern Cane Stakes, being very thin and very sti-ong. 5 to 6 ft. long. $6.00 per lono; 2000 for $10.00. 'LENOX" LAWN GRASS SEED Til is mixture is composed of fine- lr-;ivfd dwarf-growing grasses, all of tlif iiij^liest quality recleaned seed. I rerummend sowing four bushels of seed to the acre. One quart of seed will sow 15x20 feet (300 square feet). one bushel lOOxlOS feet (Iomio square feet). 75c. per peck: $:J.imi per bushel of 20 lbs. Price, put uj. in handsome cartons for store tnide ik r 100 quarts, $10.00. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy Hybrid and other roses see last weeK's ad. Florists' Catalogue of Seasonable Seeds, etc.. Free for the Ashing ARTHUR T. BODDINGTO^, 342 WEST 14th ST., NEW YORK. ^ iPi Mi-iilinii The KLirists' K.xrluiiiyc when wi 598 •U The Plorist-s' Exchange WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. 500 ooo CHRYSANTHEMUM S^vllWx?.! = R O O T E D 75 VARIETIES = R.EA.DY FOR. DELIVKRY WHITE. 100 1000 I WHITE. 100 1000 Clementine Touset. finest ; w. Bonnafton $2.00 $15.00 early white $7.00 $65.00 , t, Eaton 2.00 15.00 Jennie Nonin. finest late rhnrtiuint "50 20 no white 7.00 50.00 Chadwiclj -.50 20.1X) Estelle 2.00 15.00 ; YELLOW. Robinson 2.00 15.00 I jjoj ge Italic 2.00 15.00 Wanamaker 2.00 15.00 L, ^ „, „„k,„„ Merry Xmas 2.00 15.00 Oct. Sunshine Kalb 2.00 15,00 , Yel. Eaton 2.00 15.00 2.00 15.00 VELLOW. 100 1000 M. BonnaHon .t2.00 $15.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 15.00 Oinna 2.00 15.00 Kimberly 2.00 15.00 Omega - 2.00 15.00 Golden Wedding-. Maurnier.. . 2.00 15,00 2.00 15.00 PINK. 100 1000 ; PINK. 100 1000 Wm. Ducltham $2.00 $15.00 'Liger $2.00 $1.5.00 Balfour 2.00 15.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.00 1.5.00 Pacific 2.00 15.00 L. Fllliins 2.00 1.5.00 M. Newell 2.00 15.00 Brn J.K.Shaw 2.00 15.00^,, . " onn i^r^ Perrin •'00 15 00 Oakland 2.00 15.00 Murdoch .'.'... '.'.'. 2!oo 15.00 Paul Labbe 2.00 15.00 Cobbold 2,00 15,00 Black Hawk .- 2.00 15.00 ROSES. Kaiserin, 2)4 Id. |jots, $4.00 |>er 100; $30.00 |>er 1000. FINE STOCK. R I C H M O N D, now ready, fine plants, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000 = Kaiserin, ready now $4.00 Chatenay 3.00 Bridesmaids '" 300 1000 I 100 1000 S30.00 Brides $3.00 $2.5.(xi 25.00 Meteors 3.00 25.00 25.00 I Golden Gate , 3.00 25.00 IWIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO | Meptloa Tbt- I'liTlsts' Exchange wbeu wrltlii;; ♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< »»♦♦♦♦♦<♦♦»»»♦♦ ♦ ♦ My Special Mum Offer too Plants io 10 Varieties for $5 00 Rend nie a li.st of vareitipw that you already have, and I will send ynu 10 newer varieties tliat yon oiiRlit tr. liave, .such as ♦ Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. ♦ The great BIOBTOX P. PLANT now ready at S7..5U per doz., in 2'.j inch pots. My motto is still the same. Your money bacl; if not entirely satisfied. CHARLES n. TOTTY •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦»»♦♦♦♦ MADISON, N. J. « ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Mention The Floristal Rxcbunge \vhen writliij:. •♦♦• ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ CHRYSANTHEHUnS. NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES. White. White Shaw. Yellow. Mme. Cahuzac. Merstham Yellow. Pinlc. Marlon Ne^vell. All mid-season. From 2>4' in. pots, $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. GENEEAL ASSORTMENT. From 2 '4- In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Rooted cuttings, $J.O0 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. White. Early— George 8. Kalb, Polly Rose, Wlllowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Ivory. Mrs. H. Robinson, Nlveus, Late— Mrs. McAr- thur. Fink. Early— Glory of the Pacific. Mid-Season— Pink. Ivory, J. K Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrin. A J. Balfour, Wm. H. Duck- ham, Dr. Enguehard, Mile. Marie Liger. Late — Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, The Harriott, Yellow. Early — Monrovia, Mid-Season.— G. Pitcher. Col. D. Appleton, Golden Gate. Late— Major BonnaHon, Mrs. Tronor L. Park. H. W. Rieman. Red. OuUingfordii. Bronze. Kate Broomhead. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. C M R Y S A.rVTMEMlJJVlS White— Timothy Eatou. Mrs. Geo. S. Kolb, fine, early, Estelle, White BonnatJon, Alice Byron, Ivory. i'iiik--Glory of the Pacific, Balfour, Minnie Bailey. Dr. Enguehard, Maud Dean, Yeliow— Yellow Eaton, <-'ol. D. Appleton, Mrs. John Whilldlii. Cremo, Robt. HalUday, Yellow Jones. Hooted Cuttlnga. t2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Lady Campbell Violets from Pots and Soil. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE , Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. eOOD— HEAI.THV CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 10 000 Frame Grown Stock Plants 100 1000 Polly Rose $1.50 , $12.50 Harry Parr 1.60 12.50 Ulory of the Pacific 1.60 12.50 Alice Byron 2.00 17 60 Ivory— Piiili aud White 1.60 12.60 t;ol. D. Appleioa 1.60 12.60 Maj. Bonuaffon 1.50 12. 60 AutuniD Glory 1.60 12.60 S. T. Murdock 1.60 12.60 Dr, Knguehard 1.60 12 50 Maud Lfean 2,00 17.50 Jerome Jones 2.00 17.60 R. C. 2>alii.poty Per 100 PirlOO Achyranthes, 4 varieties.: $0.75 $2.50 Alyssani 75 Coleus, Queen k Verschaffeltil 75 Asstd 60 German Ivy. 76 2.60 Leiuon Verbeuan I.OO Marguerite's — yellow and white.. 1.00 " Queen Alf^xandra ... 2.50 Steviat dwarf, tall and varie-jated. .75 Dahlia Koots 4.00 l>racji'na Indlviga, Sin. pota 6.00 HAMUEL S. PECKHAM, 8 8oath Sixth St., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FLorlsta* Exchaoge when writing. Best Chrysanthemums ROSIERE, the only early pink. Can be cut Oct. 10th and larger than the rest. $25.00 per 1 00. Excellent Stock. PRES. ROOSEVELT, Our Leader. Unexcelled for Cut Flowers, Single Stem Pots. Bush, etc. All points in its favor. Strong Young Plants, $35.00 per 100. We have SEVEN other ^riind sorts at same price, Cur catalogue describes. All American and Foreign Introductions at Introducer's Prices. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^j^ich!*' UeotloB The Florlati* Exchange when writing. 50,000 Chrysanthemums (ROOTED CUTTINGS.) Golden Wedding, Maud Dean, Jones, Appleton, Bonnaffon, White and Yellow, Ivory, Polly Rose, Zimmer's Yellow. Per 100 $l.r>0 per luuO $l'J,r>o 50,000 Coleus (ROOTED CUTTINGS) Verschafffeltii, Golden Bedder, Nellie Grant. $.'..00 per lOtH). Moon Vines, 3 in. po(s, .^'..OO per 10(tO. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. 100,000 Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Monrovia, Polly Rose, Apple* ton, Eaton Robinson, Bonnaffon, SL'^.'i per Piu; $10. (HI rHTlnnO, Dr. Enguehard, Alice Byron, Wm. Duckham, Cheltoni, SJ.ud prr 1'hi ; $lf,,ii(i per l(K)n. HEALTHY STOCK-ENOUGH SAID. ^M. BECKER. iu>x is. fa.rmingdai^e:, l. i. MentluD The Florlata' Kxchuuge when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM SOIL Early Late Monrovia Yellow BonnafJon Per 100 F. Uolllday Wm. H. Duckhaua $1.60 Polly Rose Marie Ligrer Per 1000 i>r. fioffaehard $12.00 POT PLANTS Sweet AlyBHum in bloom, 2 in. $2.00 per 100 Mammoth Verbenas, 2 In., $1.60 per 100 Salvia Fire Ball in bud, 2 In., $2.00 per lUO Flilox Drummondl, 2 In. ,$2.00 per 100 Petunia Hybrlcia, Single-Double, 2 in., f2.00 per ICO Nasturtiams, 2!^lD ,$!.00perI00 Oeraniutna, In bud and bloom, 4 In., $6.00 per 100 Cash with order please. B. MERKKL, Cor. Broad & Oth Streett*, CarlKiadt. N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Seasonable Stock Per 100 Ardisia Crenulata, 4 iu $25.00 3 in 12.50 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi, 2 in 2.50 Impatiens Holstil, 24 in 4.00 Sultana, 2 in 2.50 Salvia Splendens 2.00 Roses, Crimson Rambler 2 to 3 ft 6.00 Dahlias, 10 \ arieties, divided roots 3.50 Scottii Ferntf. 2i in 5.0*1 Coleus, 11 varieties, 24in 2.00 Rex Begonias, eig:ht varieties, 4 in 12.00 C. Rambler Roses, from pots, 5 in.. 2^ iu. :i ft. hi!,'h 2.^.00 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICH & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. IfentloD The Florlets' Exchange when writing. CHRVSANTHEHIMS C. Touset (early (Jhadwlek) ) Two varicti.-s evii^ J, Nouiii (late white) J florist sliuiilil giuw. Rooted OuttlDgB, $3,00 per 100; $28.00 per louo. From 2J4 In. pots, $4,UQ per 100 ; $36.00 per 1000. Yellow and White Bonnaffon, J. Jonee, Maud Dean, Appleton, etc. Rooted Cuttlnga. $1.50 per 100 ; $12.60 per 1000. From 2Vi In. pota, $2.60 per lOO ; $20.00 per 1000, Cash. HENRY EICHHOLZ, \(rAYNE:SBORO .... PA. Mention The Florlata* Exchange when writing. FIHEST DODBLE PnDKIIlli An Immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors; nothing mixed. Per lOC Ageratum, 4 vara. 2 in, pot $1.6( Aouble FetanlaB,in3 inch pots 3.61 l>raeaena Indivisa, 3 inch 4.0C Hollyhocks, 3!-s inch, Chater strain 6.0C " Allegheny, 3J^ inch o.0( Ivy Geranium, 4 inch 6.0C '• " 3inch 4.01 Mme. Salleroi Geraninm, 3|^lnch 4.0( Moon Vines, Smith's Hyb., 2 inch 2.6( Petunia Grundlflora, 3 inch, fine 3.00 Salvia Splendens, tall, medium and dwarf 2 inch 2.0C Rooted Cuttings by Mall. PerlO( Oazania Splendens $1.5( Salvias, tall, medium and dwarf I.OC Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Uentlon The FlorlstB* BxcbaQge wbeo writing. STOCKYOUWILLALLWANT per doz. lOf Baby Ramblers, 41n $2.50 $20.0 Baby Ramblers, 2H in 1.00 7. Of CriniHou i:aiiibl6r8,2yearold,3to4ft. 1.50 12.00 CriiiiHou Uamblera, 2 year old, 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 I5.0C Boston and Anna Foster Ferns, 2*^ in., ready to shift 4.0( Boston Ferns for 4 inch pots 12.0t Pieraoni Ferna, for 4 Inch pots IB.Ot Hyd. Otabaa and Vlnca Major, 2HS in., ready to shift 2.5C Viuca Major, var., field stock potted 6.0( Oaladium Esculeutum, aound, 5x7 3.6t' Caladiucu Esculentum, sound, 9 x7 5.0C Clematia Paniculata. 2 years old field grown. 10.041 *• " " from pota 6.0( Amoelopsis Veitchii, pot grown, dormant, louE growths 4.0* Ent,Mlsh Ivy, 3!4 in. lone, vines 6.0( Tritoma Uvaria. stronK field roota 4.0( Stobesla Cyanea, fine plants 3.0( 50.000 Dormant Oanna Boots, best named 2.01 AUOolora notnamed 1.6( Strong Pansr Plantain bud and bloom 1.5( Hydg. Pan Grandif lora, 2 years 6.0( '* " " 3 years 8.0( Halleana Honeyauckle 2 yeare field stock 5.0( Red Triumphant Honeysuckle, 2 years field atock 6.01 26.000 Shruba. Vinea, Honeyauckles, Calif ornii Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash» please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when wrltlnf May 5, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 599 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough said! CARNATIONS Owing to the recent earthquake we must dispose of the following for cash. MAKE US AN OFFER. 3000 ENCHANTRESS 3000 ESTELLE 2000 MRS. PATTEN 250 VAR. LAWSON 2000 iVIAR I AN, a very good white. 2000 PROSPERITY 1000 WHITE LAWSON 3000 LAWSON 3000 EDW. SCHWERIN, a very good pink. PICK & FABER, SAN MATEO, CAL MentluD The I'lorlata' Kschauge when writing. CARNATION ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100 Per 1000 OLENDALE $12.00 tlOO.OO VICTORY 12.00 lOO.OO ROBT. CRAIO 12.00 100 00 WHITE PERFECTION 12.00 lOO.tO CARDINAL, 6.00 60.00 ENCHANTRESS LADY BOUNTIFCI. ESTELLE mrs. lawson . boston m.irket. . chrtsanthemi;ms, rooted cuttings Per 100 Per 1000 3.00 26.00 1.00 2.60 2.00 2.00 26.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 WHITE IJONNAFPON M,\ JOR BONNAFFON YELLOW BATON TIMOTHY BATON VIVIANI>-MOREL DOIIII.LET MKS.THIUKEL COL. API'LETON JEKOMIC JONES $1.50 per 100 YELLOW JONES ■ WM. DUCKHAM DR. ENGCEHARD BEN WELLS PERCY PLUMRIDGE GOLDEN WEDDING M.YRIE LKIBR ET. BONNEFOND ROBINSON ALICE BYKON HALLIDAY MONROVIA WILLOWBROOK OMEGA S.T.WRIGHT IVORY DAL8HOV RICHMOND ROSE. 214 Inch pots, $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1000. MAMAN COCHET, OHATENAY, LA DETROIT, PERLE, SUNRISE, 2>i In. $3.60 perlOO CA..SH or C. O. D. -W. J. & M. S. VB8BY, FORT 'WAVNE, INDIANA. Mention The Florlets* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders for My Maryland. A great many people doubtless think they can grow the variety as well as we du. We look at such things Inthosame light Then, too. perhaps some people have confldence in our statements, which Is also a factor. Not manycarnatlons succeed In every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these clr- cametances we advise you to try It. You may thank us Tor this advice later. Awarded flrst prize torso white at March Show, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader In the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize tor 50 variegated at March Show. Oln- cinnatl. Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. 0..$-2.5nperdoz.. $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. pot plants $;t per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHC: H. 'WKBKR & SO^B CO.. OAKLAND. MD. Mention The Florlsta' Eicbange when writing. It is All White THE largest, earliest and most free bloom- ing of ail the white carnations. A flne lot of selected, guaranteed to be well rooted cuttings, wiU be ready for prompt shipment flrst week in April. Get in your order at onee. $12.00 per 100 $100.00 per 1000. 50 at 100 rate and 250 at 1000 cate. F. DORINER & SONS CO. UFAVETTE, IND. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Crimson: Harry Fenn ] Harlowarden r Light Pink: Fair Maid ) Pink; Frances Joost I Variegated: Prosperity ,' White: Queen Louise Gov. Wolcolt Edith Foster Scarlet: Challenger Stocks in three colors from I3in. pots, $1.00 per 100. extra strcmg. $1.50 per 100 $1.00 per 100. All well rooted, strong and healthy. HANSEN ®, LUNDSTED, PASSAIC, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS strong sand rooted cuttings, ready now, February struck, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Also rooted runners from JVIarie Louise, $5.00 per 1000 ; 60c. per 100. The above are fine, healthy stock, clean ami free from disease. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, T^^ Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention the riorlBtB* Exchange when writing. LAST CALL ABUNDANCE Rooted cuttings from the soil, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. R. FISCHER, GREAT NfCK, L I., N. Y. Uentlon The FlorlstB* Elxchange when writing. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 »60.OO Crisis 6.10 46.00 Lady Bonntlfal 3.60 30.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Kstelle 3.00 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden ... 2.00 16.00 From pota 50c. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH &, GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Uentlon The Florlats* Bxcbaoge when wrltlDg. CARNATIONS From Pots Strong Plants Per 100 MELBA. .. . $2 00 Per lODU $18 00 ({IIEKN LOUISK 2.00 I5<>.ST<>N MARKET 2.00 18.00 18 00 Till-: (iUEEN 2.60 MRS. r. W. LAWSOS 2.60 20.00 r L A M 1 N t) O 3.0O DAHEIM 300 I.IKllT. PEAKY 8.00 ASHAUAGIIS SPRENGKRII. 3 in pots, strong plants, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. S. 0. BENJAMIN. Fishkill, N. Y. Mention The Florists' E.\chauge wliuii writing. CARNATIONS We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for it. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Jniiet, ill. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per 100; SlOO per 1000 Immediate delivery. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums, March delivery. If ynu did not receive my new list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON. N. J. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. S. J, GODDARD. Framln{ham,Mass. Uentlon The FIorlitB* Rxchanse when wr'tluit. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 Q|!EEN LOUISE. 1.26 10.00 Alleuttlnf;8 well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Uentlon Tbe Florltts' BxcbanK* when wrltloff. carnatTons Robert Craig, strong bushy plants. .3 in. pots, rea'lv for pluntiiiK in bench. Sift. 00 per 100: .$11(1 on per lOOO . 2i in. to 2J in. pots. $12.00 per 100 : Sl(H) 110 iier 1000. J. E. Haines, 2 in. pots, $12.00 per 100 ; SIOO.IH) per 1000, R. C. PYE, NYACIv ON-HUO.SON, N. V. Slf'iitiun The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Staines and Tying Wire IGOE BR08„:'","„"X"s.'^.Brooklyn, N. Y. Uentlon the Florlsta' Kichangre when writlne. THE AMERICAN CARNATION IV/ce, $3.BO A.T DELAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York BEDDING PLANTS CHEAP Per 100 Agreratum $7.00 Artillery Plants, 3in 8.00 Achy ran thes, 3 In 8.00 Altemai)thera,red, 2 in 3.00 yellow, 2 in 3.00 .Vgparafras, 4 in. pots 10.00 " 3 In. pots 6.00 Begonias, Vernon, Alt tallica, 4 In 8.00 " other varieties 7.00 Coleu8, 10 vanetlea, 2i^aDd31n 3.00 Cupliea. 3 in 3.00 Draciena lotUvl8a,4!^ in. pota, 22 in.high.lS.OO l^ng^lUh Ivy. 4 in 10.00 Fuchsia, 4 in. pots 7,00 ena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 in., $2.00 perlOO. Oash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE A limited lot of Stock Plants, Strong stuff, now ready, $25.00 per 100. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Ave. Westwood CINCINNATI, Ohio. Mfiition Tlic Florists* E.\cbange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per 100, Prepaid Agoratum Gurney, Alternanthera, best red and yellow. 40(.-; $;J.00 per 1000. Fuchsia, 5 line sorts. $1.00, Heliotrope, blue. Salvia Bonfire, and Splen- dens, Inc. Coleus, G. Bedder, Verschafteltii, etc., i'0(.-. per 100; .S.".,(.h' per HMXl, 100 U>U prepaid. Cyclamen Giganteum, mixed, ready to trans- plant. $1.'2.'>. Aster, Queen of the Market, mixed, 40c. Cash. Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg, Pa. lieotlon the Floriati' Excbanse wbeo wrltlnif. F="C=>>c<::3i coN/'^^ (DIGITALIS) 100 Special Mixed, one year old, flower this season $0.00 Canterbury Bells, one year old 6.00 Antirrhinum, t:ill. 2 in., mixed 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 in 4.00 Marigold, tail and dwarf African, 2 in 2.00 T. W. A. SMITH, BIDDEFORD. ME. Mention Tbe Florists* Bxcbange wben writing. 600 The Plori-sts' Exchange .leoeeeesgeoecsgsegesegcscaeoosasssesscgaaosssesogeceogceegegeecgoeocaacg'Bgeeoeeego 500.000 COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy named varieties. Can deliver at once or will booli orders for March and April delivery. Rooted Cuttings, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000 Cash f \ H, IN. EATOrN, = = South Sudbury, Mass. {| Isosooesesseseeoeoeseosossoooesssseoosesoeeesssooseoseeseossesesoseseeoosseoseees o Upntlon TTie FlorlpU' Exchansp wh(>n wrlHnff- BUY FOR SPRING TRADE mmm and basket punts Id fine Condition (Note. 2^4 in. excnpt wliere noted.; A^-eratum— I;iltle Gem. A grand littlo border plant— very low and compaet— i " will do tor Carpet Bedding ; a masa of blue. *3.00 per 100, S Alternanthera Aurea--$2.50 per 100. „„ , „ i Aclivrantlies— Biemulieri, Emersoni and McNally, $2.50 per 100. i Aspainuus Sprciigeri— $.3.00 per 100; S2.5.00 per 1000. J Antli<-il0 per 100. S GrevlUea Robusta— 2i^, in. $3.00 per 100 ; 3 in. $5.00 per 100. » Hibiscus— Peachblow, Sub-Violacea and Mineatus, $3.00 per 100. S Rose Clothilde Soupert— S3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. J Ro.se BABY RAMBLER— $7.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. » Salvia Splendens— 2 in. $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. < THE &T0RR8 £• n4RRI80N COMPANY l PAINESVILLE, 01110 | Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ' Governor Herrick Violet. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices; one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 jier 1000. No. I STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOUGHBY, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. VERBENAS perfectly lllalthy Rnoted cuttings (our selection) 60c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000 Plants •' " $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Je^s't goleus for bedding VEBSCHAFF J. L. DILLON, VEBSCHAFFEI.TII, GOLDEN BEDDER, FIREBRAND, GLrCK AUP. Fine rooted cuttings, 75c. per 100, ¥6.00 per 1000. Mention the FLoristB' Egchapge when writing. lloomsburg, Pa. Colcus-Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeltii Fire Brand Beckwith Gem 60c per 100; Golden Bedder Messey German Ivy 75c per 100: Golden Queen Queen Victoria Fancy Varieties S5.00 per 1000. Hero Pearl of Orange Heliotrope $8.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Ueattoa The Florists* Exchange when writing. MOONVIINES Smith's improved pure white large Moonvine, a variety with a world wide reputation and one I have grown for 15 years; have 20,000 for this season, 2y, inch pots, now ready, $5 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANIN 1012 Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plants. UentioQ The Florists* Exchange when writing. R. C. i;Oc. per lOO : th.m per 1000. AGER ATUM,:Gurney, Pauline, 2 In $1.60 per 100. PAB1S_ DAISY. White and Yellow, 2 In.. 2c. COLEDS, a. B.. Verschaf, 10 others. 2 in., 2cts. ST»;VIA SEBRATA and VARIEGATED, 2 in. 2c. ALTERNANTHERA.Redand Yellow,2in.2cts. VINOA VARIEGATED, 2 In. 2ctB. QIIKEN AliEXANURA OAISY, 2 In. Sets. ALYSSIIM GIAr«T WHITE DOUBLE, 2 in., 2 cts. GERANIli«8.2h' in., Nutt, Viand. Bruant, Pcr- kins, buchner, Rieard, Hill, Bernandian and 7 other sorts, $2.00 per 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS List below, i>er 100, prepaid. FUCHStlA. 5 IlindB, $1.00. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds, $1.00. AGERATUM, Pauline Gurney, 60c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8 MndB, $1.10. OOLKUS. 10 kinds. GOc. $5.00 per 1000. PARIS DAI.SY, white Queen Aleiandrla, $1.00. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SEKRATA and VARIEGATA,75c. SALVIA, .1 kinds, 90c. VINCA,00c. per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Geraniums not prepaid same as pot plants f 1.00 per 100. Cash or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlnp. a ST E RS Field ETiown. reailv to pUiiit. Semple's Shell Pink, White un.l Purple, S'J-SO per 1000. Queen of the Market, mixed colors, extra fine. S'-'.'>n I'tT Mm. Olmstead's Commercial While* an ideal III. list's tlnwcr, MediuiM, uarly. r^Oc, per 100. Henderson's Giant Branching, white, rose ami blue. .^Oc. per 100. We have made a specialty of growinK Asters fc»r a number of years, and aim to supply thu best that can be produred. Cash with order. A. &. G. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange whon writing. ENTIRELY SATISFIED April 30, 1000. The Florists' E.xehaiige, New York, N. Y. Gpiitleinen: While wc realize that the pl.aiit season is little more than besinuins, we arc so ncarl,v solil out ol' .stock as ti) make it impossible to fill orders pi'opei'ly fi'om now on. We have been entirely satislied with the re- sults given by our atl., and shall surely take up the space again next year, when we hope to be in much lietter shape to handle the business than we were this, our first year for this branch of the business. Thanking yon for your courtesy to us and your excellent manner of handling' our advertisements, we i-cinain, JOS. H. SEAMAN, & CO. Washington, Pa. DRAOeiNA. IINDIVISA fi inch. M cents, $20.00 per 100. 7 iiiih. 3.5 cents, .$30.00 per 100. J. BERGEN THOMPSON & SON, Ocean Grove Greenhouses, OCEAN GROVE, N. J. Montion The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR $I.OO A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. UentloD Tbe Florists' Excbaoge when willlpg. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET Si BLAKE Vhole^ale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4688 Main. Consignments solicited. Oot-of-tomi orders care- fully attended to. Give us a trial. Mention The Floriflta* Pxchanee when writing. CAP[ J[SSilN[S. 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. AVe time arrivals and ffuai'aiilee ^ootl condition. Send your orders for DECORATION l>AY early. Soa.son May 15 to June 15. ASA WRIGHT, ALVIN, TEXAS. Uentlon The Plortiti' Dxcbang« when wrltloff. FERNS $1.00 per l,000 Special for Easter S.'ic. in lots "f 10,000 or over. dagger ferns. Strictly Guaranteed A No. 1 A. L. FORTUNES, 431 STATE ST. New Haven, Conn. Mention The Florists' Bachange when writing. Big Profit in Strong, Busliy Coieus VerBChaiteltii Golden Bedder aud Fancy, $5.00 per 100. tiiant I^eaved, $8.tO per lOOO. Last twi> many kinds of very brightest. All good size Replanted, branchy S7.60, Giant, $9.00 per ICOO. Eilra Strong ready to bed out, $10.00, Giant, $12.00 per 1000 ; 100 of any at 1000 rates by express. rCnAllllllir Nntt, Doyle.Ricard, Perkins, ULKAN UM J Buchner, Poitevlne, M. Roty, "'-""""' "^-etc, Keplanted $12.00 perlOOO. GLADIOLI ; Finest Hybrids, mixed. 80c. per 100 ALTERNANTHERA. ^.To^'irRn.?; both bright red. $8.00, A. Nana, $5.00 per 1000. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. flN[ THRIfTY PLANTS. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 2 'j in.. $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRBNGERII, 2), in., $2.60 per 100'; S20.fio per 100: 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. JOHN C. HATCH[R, AMSTERDAM, N. Y. Mention TiJe Florists' l^M-liaii;.-!- wlini wrlllng. feverfew, 2 in., $2.00 ijerjioo Lobelia, 2 in., $2.00 per 100 Selaginella Denticulata, 2 in., $1.50 jier lou CrytJtomcria Jat>onica, strong, 2 in. $3.00 per 100. E. I. RAWLING&, Quakcrtown, Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' axcbange when writing. $25.00 per 1000 R. C. want to sell every Florist in the U.S. and Canada at least 20 of this grand Phlox so 1 will mail you, Postatre Prepaid, 20 R. C. of my ^rand Hardy White Phlox, Miss Lingard Plants propagated as late as June 1st will bloom in Sept. and Oct.. and if left out over winter, will bloom again in June. Plant the '20 in a bed 2 feet in diameter in front of your house. When you are through enjoying their beauty and fragrance just cut them off and sell for $2.25. L. I. INEF^F" PIXXSBURG, F*A. guarantee to deliv er you 20 Live Plants. I have 100.000. Uentlon The Florist^' Kichange when writing. May 5, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 601 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. Ctminlsslon Merchanls Id CUT riOWEKS ORCHIDS AT ALL SrASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square Uention the FlorlBta' Btxcbaoge wben writing. KOINNOT BROS. Wholesale Oommibsion Dealees in CUT rLOWER» 55-57 West 26th St. (i'unSf".). New York Telephone Gall, 830 MadUon Sq. Ueotloa the Florists' Bxchenge when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... -THE RELIABLE HOUSE— llO West 28th Street Telephone 324-325 Madison Square. MeDtloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists M WEST 28tli ST., NEW TORK Telephone, 3870-3171 Mediion Square GRO'W^KRS, ATTENTION f Always Iveady to Heceive Fme 8took WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 Was* 2QtH street 'Phone, 661 MadUon Square. IiE,W YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orciiids F.BtabliPhed 1MS8 Mention tha norlit»* Bi^apgc whea writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tlie ^Vliolesale Florist ol New Yoi-k 43 WEST 28th STREET PhoneB 1664-1666 Madison Square Ifentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-7S Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. IttcDtlOD the FlorlBta' Bxcbange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55.57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 3921-5243 Madison Square. Ifentlon the Florlsti' Etxchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER ) WhoIeB&lo OommlsBlon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willouglibx Hii.i be desired, might have been worse. Willie cut Howers were plentiful, excep- ting white and red carnations, the de- mand was sufficient to clean up all stocks, both cut and in pots. Carnations led in cut flowers, although the demand for lilies and roses was active. In pots plants the lily was the most sought after, and out-distanced all com- petitors. Rose plants did not sell as freely as last year while hydrangeas and azaleas were as popular as ever. Lim- ited numbers of rhododendrons and lilacs met with a ready sale. Three dry goods store handled quantities of lilies besides a few miscellaneous plants. As usual, the stores did the bulk of the retailing, averaging about 15 or 20 per cent, better than last year, w^hile the greenhouses did about the same. Henry Smith and The Grand Rapids Floral Com- pany were the only stores having enough lilies for their reciuirements ; the others bought. Crabb & Hunter had three large liouses in just right with 6000 pot plants and supplied the other florists with what they required, also two dry goods stores. The latter took the poorest plants and sold them cheaper than the better grade hand- led by the stores, apparently in no way in- terfering with store sales. The demand for violets was as large as ever. Miss Hartnet had the misfortune to lose her father Friday and was tlius obliged to leave her store in charge of an assist- ant ; she did a very satisfactory business. Henry Smith liad tiie largest trade in his experience; 20 per cent, better than last year's. He had in pot plants some fine rhododendrons, azaleas, lilacs, and Ram- bler roses, as well as fine lily plants. Here, as with all others, the demand for the latter was greatest. The Floral Com- pany had a similar line and sold out close, with plenty of lilies. Cross had a quantity of Rambler and hardy roses and hydrangeas, most of which were shipped to Chicago and other points. He had some lilies for Easter, but had sold most of them out long before the -holiday. J. Schols shipped about 60.000 violets, the only one fully loaded with the fragrant flower: he is satisfied with Easter trade. Chad wick reports increased sales over last year's ; his trump card was long- stemmed American Beauty. Cunningham is as enthusiastic as the rest over the good business done. Wealthy Avenue Floral Company reports this Easter as being in every way ahead of last in total sales : here, as elsewhere, the lily was the flower and plant. Crabb & Hunter hit Easter just right with 60,000 lily plants in bloom, besides large numbers of hy- brid Crimson Rambler and Dorothy Per- kins roses. Their retail trade as well as shipping was fully 20 per cent, in ex- cess of last year's. The Park Floral Company had a wagon on tlie street sell- ing lilies and an assortment of other plants; they are very much pleased with the increased sales. The same may be said of Peter Kunst. Prices .■ Roses at .$1 to $1' ; American Beauty. $1.50 to $6 : carnations, 60c. to $1 ; tulips, 50c. : daffodils, 75c. per dozen. Lilies, cut, $2.50 to $3 : plants 20c. per flower and bud, G. P. C. DETROIT. — Since Easter we have witnessed a remarkably good trade. The weather has been fine during the past week, and the Greek flower boys are again very numerous on the streets. Carnations are their principal flowers. No glut has prevailed: on the contrary, there has been about an even supply of everything. Violets have been a trifle scarce at times, and good smilax is ex- ceedingly scarce. Roses seem to be the most plentiful of all cut flowers on this market. Owing to the cool evenings of the season in general the florist has not as yet been pusiied with bedding. HARRY. 604 The Florists' Exchange St. Louis. News Notes. C. S. Ford, of A. Herrmann, New York, was a caller last week; he reports a good trade. Henry Ostertag: left Saturday night for Chicago to buy supplies for his new store which he will open in a few weeks, under the Equitable Build- ing, Sixth and Locust streets. Mrs. and Miss Butterfield, wife and daughter of S. S. Buttertield, of the New York office of The Florists' Ex- change, passed through this city on Thursday last on their way home from Indian Territory, both enjoying the best of health. Tour scribe saw them safely oft. George Ostertag, as stated last week, was appointed Superintendent of Public Parks, by Park Commis- sioner Robert Aul. The office is noth- ing new to George, as he held a simi- lar position in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Cal., under Mayor Pond, in 1SS9. He has a good knowledge of his duties, and should bring about a great improvement in conditions. Mr. Ostertag was also in the wholesale- cut flower business as a partner of S. Mount some ten years back. The Riessen Floral Company and C. Young & Sons Company donated cut flowers last week to be sold at the entrance of a local theater for the benefit of the San Francisco sufferers. Miss Ruth Gould, of the Princess Beg- gar Company, did the selling, which amounted, in the afternoon, to $200, roses and carnations bringing as high as $1 each. The tulip beds at the Missouri Bo- tanical Garden attracted large crowds last week. The plants in the local parks also are in full bloom, especi- ally City Hall park, in the heart of the city. W. C. Smith & Company have dis- posed of their last car of wild smilax which was in cold storage; no more of this for the present. At the club meeting next Thursday two very important discussions will take place: F. J. Fillmore will lead on "Growing Carnations in Pots for Benching," and Charles Juengel on "Growing Bedding Plants in Variety." The club has had no meeting for two months, and these discussions should help bring out a big attendance. President Ammann hopes all the members will be present. No bowling was indulged in the past week. The season will end soon with the league, and the regular Mon- day night practice will begin, so that the boys will be in trim for the S. A. F. contest at Dayton, Ohio. ST. PATRICK. Cincinnati, O. The News. Large quantities of stock are coming into the market, but we are making same move, at prices to suit the quality of the stock; high grade fetching a fair figure. Roses are quite numerous, and carnations are not a glut by any means. On Saturday, stock moved lively, owing to many funeral orders; it 'was the busiest day of the week. Withal we have much to be thank- ful for, when we think of our breth- ren on the Pacific Coast. I was glad to learn that our esteemed friend, G. L. Grant, and family, had escaped. My niece at Palo Alto. Cal.. writes me that the first intimation she had that something was wrong was when the plastering of the house began fal- ling on her bed, the pictures and or- naments to the floor, the house rock- ing, one end of which fell; but aside from being frightened, she escaped without a scratch. She says the Stan- ford Univer.sity is a wreck, especially the Memorial Chapel, the finest in America, the dome having fallen in; but, strange to say, the organ is intact. The wave was passing north and south, she writes, and people on the streets could "hardly keep their feet. But Palo Alto got oft easy, compared with San JosS and other neighboring towns. W. C. Cooke, manager of the Dunk- ley Floral Company, Kalamazoo, Mich., was in the city Friday and Saturday. The Drake Investigating Committee had several of the craft on the stand Friday in connection with Park De- SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice atoot, (nil weight, SOlb. case, t7.00; 26-Ib oaee, $3.7S. GALA X— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, »1.00 per 1000; t3.7e per 6000. LEUCOTHCE SFBATS-Green or bronze, 80o. per 100; t7.60 per 1000. Oreen Sheet Mo8B-PerbbI.Back.»2.60. All Kinds oJ Ploriste' SnppUee, L. J. KresliBver. ia:i£'S£.IK: New Y«rk 10,000, $ I. SO; S0,000, $6.25 MANUPACTDRED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. UentloD the Florlsta' Sirrhaiure when w-.ltlne « ^ \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / Ik THE APRIL NUMBER of our List is out. We can now devote all our attention to making collections. This is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE r>(> Pine Street New Vork City. partment matters, but nothing start- ling was disclosed. C. E. Critchell is home sick threat- ened with an attack of fever. The trustees of the Jabez Elliot Flower Market are installing electric- ity, which will be a great improve- ment over the present system of gas lighting. H. B. McCullough, of J. M. McCul- lough Sons Company, has just taken his Knights Templar degrees. The seedsmen are very busy night and day filling orders. April is over, but we have had few April showers, and rain is badly need- ed; possibly May will contribute to the relief. Bedding plants are moving lively, and the florists are busy planting out. This is the week of the great "May Musical Festival," but whether it will help the sale of cut flowers remains to be seen. E. G. GILLETT. Cleveland. Trade Notes. Contrary to the general rule that after Easter all business in the cut flower line is suspended, this sea- son has proved the exception, and trade has been exceedingly brisk. Prices are just a shade lower than at Easter, with the exception of those for plants, which have taken a decided drop. Florists are making ready for Deco- ration Day. It is surprising the quan- tities of stock in bedding plants that are on hand. Great interest is manifested by the school children this year in view of more prizes being given for neatest and prettiest gardens. The J. M. Gasser Company recently invited the members of the Florists' Club and others to visit their green- houses on Lake avenue, to inspect their stock of roses which was found in excellent condition. Those who ac- cepted invitations were well pleased with their reception. At the last regular meeting of the club, Isaac Kennedy and Charles Schmitt were elected associate cap- tains of the bowling team, that will compete at the S. A. F. O. H. Dayton convention. Those making the high- est scores will be selected for places on the team. O. G. HAVERHILL, MASS. — Messrs. Lelth & McDonald made an attractive exhib- it at the recent Merchants' Exposi- tion here. SEND US YOUR ORDERS and you will receive the freshest and best stock to be found at the lowest prices. Ko. I Da^-er Ferns, $ 1 .25; Fancy Ferns $1.50 per 1000 ?iTo';i.e°rs '" " aLAX, 6reen or Bronze. 75c per 1000; in 10,000 lots, $6.50 Southern Smilax, 50-lb. case, S5.50. We can supply yoa with fresh made gathered flaily fresh from the woods, 4c. 5c and 6c. per yard. Sample lot on application. BRANCH LAURKL. 35c. per large bundle. Fine line of Trees for decorating purposes. Try the beautiful Pine. Telephone.or tflegraph orders will receive prompt attention. CROWL FERN CO., MILLINCTON, MASS. Mention Tbe Florists' Excbaoge when writing. A RECENT DEBUTANTE OF SOCIAL SUCCESS GAYLUSACIA (or "HucKleberry") Its wide spreading branches and durable rich green foliage make it a good substitute for Southern Smilax during the early summer, $2.50 per caso. New Crop Hardy Ferns New Ready. DaBeei"' Pc lOOO, $1.00. Fancy* per lOOO, $1,25 E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN. ALA. Meniion Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP GALAX Green and Bronze S 1 .00 per lOOO; 10,000 lots, S7.50. Hardy Cut FERNS °=ff^J.y^"'' $1.50 per 1000. Discount on large orders. Southern Wild Climax, S.3..50 and $7.00 percase. Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds; Immortelles, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes, folding and blue corrugated, etc Laurel Festooning, 5c. and 6c. per yard. 8 % II Province Street. BOSTON. MASS. L. It. Teleiiliuii.-, .M:iiii 2C.18. Mention The Florlets' Exchange when writing. Henry M. Robinson I. Co., FANCY • FeRNS Per 1000, $1.75. Per 5000 lots at $1.50. Per 10,000 lots $1.40 per 1000. QALAX, per lOoo, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit. Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. aSPftRflGUS SPRftYS Being the LARGEST GROWER of this specialty I can stiip any quantity desired EVERY BUSINESS DAT OF THE YEAR. Price:— $3.00 per doz. buncKes of about 12 sprays eacK Please send casli with first order, after which a line of credit may be established, if desired, SPECIAL : Asparagus plumosus nanus SEEDLINGS, now ready, $1.50 per 100 (Postpaid), $10.00 per 1000 Emerson C. McFadden, Tei. 28 a, Short Hills, N. J. ^_____ Mpntlon Thp Florlsta' Eirhanee when writing. R 0»»IG BROTnERS Manuf.ctarer».f ARTIFICIAL LEAVES • • All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only^ 497 West Broadwag, NEW YORK Mention The FlorlstB* Ehccbange when writing. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK: Importera and Uanatacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Oalax Leavea and Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilax. UentloD The Florlsta* Hxchance when wrltliig. May B, 1906. The Florists' Hxcliange 605 :Nikoteen APHIS PUN leOniGINAl-ANDfiENUINC ICOTINErUNIiiANT OU.V IMTTnTED BUT WVER UILMUO IfORMflroAlMSffffiCIM OONT AfXfJT INFrRIOR IMmiTIONS pmceeospERBox of i: shixts • e i° PCRCASC or Twcurc B0U3. CyiCOflNE MFG.Ca 3T.L0UI5.MS) UeotioD The FlorUta' Bichange when writing. THE BEST Bus Killer and Bloom Saver. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAinHORP[CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Ifentlon The Flo;i8ta* Bzcbange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS. USED FOR fUMICAnON ORSPRAYINCMOORSOROUT. 200 POUNDS TOBACCO iN 0"t m NIKDTim NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Lools, Mo. IfeDtioD The Florists* Exchange when writing. -VVe ARE Tlie Manufacturers of Dried and Ground $liee|) Manure WRIT C8 FOR PARTICIiXARS NATURAL GUANO COMPANY AURORA, ILLINOIS UentloD The Florlat»' Eichange when writing. Stieep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Ifentlon the PlorlBtB* Elxchan^e when writing. N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Sqnare Stands at Ont Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg., W. 2eth street b 3nclusive fact. niTcniN6SAw UrOS-ROADWAY NEW YORK r MfHtii.ii The Fli.i-lsis' Bxc'ljaiiL'.' wlii'ii wriliii SUMMER 'N WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets onr Catalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FREE HOSE trial. We Bend our "Florist" hose on 60 days' trial ; if not satisfactory return and we pay chartjf'B both ways. Wrought iron pipe laats longer than steel, ciet o'lr i>rlce8 on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Rend I'or Free catalogue " Kay " Bolt- ers. VentilatinK apparatus, Tools, Valvtsand Fit- tings. WILLIAM H. KAV COMPANY. 344 Fnlton Street, New York City. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. WEBER (SL CO. 10 Desbros&es St., New York Mention The FlorlBta* Excliaiic* wheo writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds. Conservatories, and all ottier purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates treely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 14 & 16 Wooster Street, NEW yORK Ueotlon The FlorlstB' Exchaage when wHttac. 6B0V nDSHeooms If you do not know how, procure that slmplo but complete and practical book called "How to Grow Mushrooms." The prlc** is ten cents and It can be secured from this office Special rates will be made to the trade who wish to supply their customers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQE 2 Duane St., New York HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating 'Work. I have eonvinceJ others. Why not you ? Write for Prices on Heating and Boiler Supplies of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman Boilers. WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ave. Station JERSEY CITY. N. J. MenfioD The Florists' Exchange when writing. OOALITY COUNTS THERE ARE ALWAYS ENOUGH PEOPLE WHO WANT THE BEST, WHO PUT "QUALITY" BE- FORE PRICE. FOR JUST SUCH PEOPLE OUR GULF -CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL IS MANUFACTURED. ALL OUR WORK IS TURNED OUT AT OUR OWN MILLS. LET US QUOTE YOU S. JACOBS $c SONS, Greenhouse Construction Material, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. s '^Mwm$^. w OUR RAXEINT SHORT ROOF" COISSXRUCXIOIN as coiTipaned to xvicJe Houses. (The number of supports. NOTE< The absence of unused air and thereby saving of fuel- (The equal distribution of ventilation and light. VSi Cypress and Wash., Red Cedar greenbouse material. Hot bed sash. Greenhouse Hardware. A. DIETSCM COrVlPAINY, 6IS Sheffield Ave., Chicasp Mditiirii The l'"larists' Exchiin^'i- wlit'ii \\r Greenhouse VALVES and FIITIINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURG, N. .Y Mention the FLorlsts* Exchange when writing. Ueotlon Tbe Florlsta' Bxcbaoge wben writing. C l8 Far M(JR{ OuiiAiShiAN PJNE^ PT0 32 FEETOR LQJnGER. GREEN HOU AND 0Tf|£R^8UllDrNe MATERIAL. MEN FURNflSHED TO SUffiRINTENB ERECTJON When d^sibed. SbtvdVbr our Clrci^Bs. '■ Mention The FlorlBti* Exchange when writing. »»»*»-*«^»«»»-»»«««»»»«»«»«» \ Holds Class Firmly See the Point 4! P£ERU5S I GlBzlne Points ftre tbebcaU • No rights or lefts. Box of I.OOO point! 75 clB. poitpftld. UENUT A. DRF.EK, 714 t'bfstnat tit., l'hll>.,P». Uentloo Tbe FlgrUti' Bxcbaog* wbeii wrltlnf. May 5, 1906 The Flori^t^' Exchange 607 r "^ l-Bar Reason Number 10 Tlie inside appearance of a greenliouse is quite as im- portant as tlie outside— but wliy not liave botli, ap- pearances ? U-Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built because no other {jreeniiouse lias the graceful curved eave line, none so free frou] heavy supporting' members, none with the glistening aluminum interior finish. Pierson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building. 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York ■MTi Tlie Florists' Bxcbaoge when writing. The Statidard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- olUnj? oupH ; the most powerful, least comphcated, very com- V'A':t. with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over six roiles in use and highly recommended : the only drli: proof gutter in the market. The Standard JRetarn 8^nt|An The Florists' Exchanee whpn writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON B£NC» flTTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc ir^llls DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 6 W CORSMEt^ SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA FA Mention The FlorlBtB' Exchange when wrltlne. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^ - -^-^ ^ Ground TiJ_E SaccesHors to JENNINGS BBO» I <.'arrii'fl oil' Riir[ilu9 wjili-r- ,, , . , . , luliiiil.'* ;iir lo tin- hull hi- rrr:t,6»"8 tlit> valuc. AcTCS of 8wain|iy lainl rcr'tairunt ami iii;iili' lerlilf .liickNoirn Koiifiil ItrBlii Tile ni''i'|s i-viTV rri|iiin>iiii-ii( Wi- also iii'iki- Si'W.'r l'l|.p Ijfd ami Kirr I'.nrk, ( mry rMpH.'i:rir:iiislir Sulr Walk 'lile,.-|r. '\V nle forwIiatyuuwaiLland i.iir,.,s. jiiii> n. J.Ukso.*.. 5U IhirU iTe., Albw,, N.y. JOHINSTOIN HEATJINQ CO, GR.£.E,NHOUS£ HEATING 1133 BROADW^AY. Cor. 26th STREET. NEW YORK UeaUoi) Tbe FlorUts' Sxcban^e wben wrltlDs. *'Just as Good" Our competitors claim that their material is "just as good'' but they do NOT claim it to be BETTER than ours. Isn't this sufficient evidence that our material cannot be excelled. We believe our material to be perfect and you should use it for your next greenhouse. If interested inquire for further information. John C.Moninger Co,, Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Meutiuu The Florists' Exchange when writing. We Design Houses To meet thair cultural requlremeats, using only the very hlghe-st grade o Quif Cypress lu their coastructlon. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, )r RiDge, tor hia spaclal purpose aatl location. It you contemplate bulMIng wnie U3. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE - BOT=BEDSASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittiags.Etc, Etc. . LocKbANi> Lumber Co. ^ ^ Locki^andA Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. GREENH0U5L MATERIAL IS THE- y£.RY SELST^ foLtY IAfg. Co. ^71 Y^.^z^^y. Of ic/^cfo, _ A^_--- fi/ro yv/LL MAKE, you ric,ht pricez- SE-hD FOR SKE.TC/iES EiST/MfiTE-S fitID HOT-BE.0 ^^5H.VLHT(Lf)Tltiq /\PPfiRf^TU^ . F/TTirf<^S 6JiO ^ fitly OTHE^R THiHCiS . If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. fOLEY MANUPACTURING COMPANY, 471 W. 22nd ST., CHICAGO. kleuJuu 'i't e ^'lo^lsls' liixcDange wtieo wrlUog. 608 The, Hlorists' Hxchange Mention The Florists' Escbange when writing. IVHOLESALE TRADE LIST ABDTIiON SAVITZll, 31n. pots. 76c. per doz. ; fe.00perl00;31n. pots, SOc. per doz., $3.00 per 100, AGEBATDM, blue and white, 2^i Id. pots, 60c. per doz.: $3.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 4 in. pots, strong, SI. 60 per doz. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 3 in. pots, 75c. rer doz.; »5.00perl00. ASPAKAQDS 8PRENSERII, 2ii In. pots, »2.00perl00. ASPARAGUS SPRENOKRII strong, 3 In. pots. 76c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. BOl'VARUIA HlIMBOLDTII,2in.pot8,6"c. per doz. : $3.00 per 100. CARNATION plants from soil: FLORA HII-l,,JOOST, LILLIAN POND, CROC- KER. L. McGOWAN, $2.00 per 100 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. pots. tl.60 per doz., $10.00 per lOO; 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large fid. 2 rear old plants, $3.00 per doz. OOBJEA SCANDEN8, Sin. pots, 76c per doz., t6.00 per 100. DRAC.5ENA IND1VIS4, min. pots, 12.00 per doz. EiroNTMUS, golden variegated, 2^ in. pots, 60c per doz. , $3.00 per 100. EIJONrAlUS, radicans, var.. 2H in pots, 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, LITTLE GEM.2«in. pots, 60c per doz. ; $3 00 per 100. GERANIUMS, in bud and bloom, t in. pots, »1.00per doz.; $7.00 per 100 IVV, Hardy English, 4 in. pots, »1.60 per doz.: $10.00 per lOO HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 60c. per doz ; $3.01 per 100. HONEYSl'CKLB, (Halleana), 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., tlO.OO per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strong, 4 1-2 in. pots. $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strons, 3 in. pote, 75c. per iloz.; $6.00 per lOO HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, Thos. Hogg, 2.liln. pots. 50i-. per doz. LEMON YERBENAS, 4 In. pots, $1.00 per doz. LEMON VERBENAS, 3 In. pots, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 2^ in. pots, 50c per doz. , »3.00 per 100. MOONVINBS, blue and white, Hi In. pots, 50c. doz. $3.00 per 100. MESEMBRYANTHEMUMS, cordtt. var. 2 In. pots, 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per lOO. NICOTIANA SANDERjE, 2ii in. pots, 60c. per doz.: $3.00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDER-^E, new hjbrlds, Jl.OO per doz ; $3.00 per 100. PASSIFLORA PI'ORDTII, 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz. : $5.00 per 100. PASSIFLORA COERULBA, 4 in. pots, »1 00 per doz. PETUNIAS, double and white, 2H in. pots, 60o. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. PERIWINKLE, variegated, 4 in. pots. $1.60 per doz. ; $lo.00perlCO SCARLET S AGE, CLARA BEDMAN, 2H In. pots, 60 cper doz.: $3.00 per 100. SBNECIO SCANDENS, 2H In. pots, 60c per doz. .$3.00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES. 2)^ In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. SHASTA DAISIE>, 8MILAX, PETUNIAS, DWARF PHLOX. VERBENAS, $1.00 per 100. CEloei E llth A Roy Streets, ■ ClOtUti PHILADELPHIA, FA "Absolutely Safe and Reliable Ask Your Frleads." No North and South or East and West Line Divides the Caldwell Plants of Tanks and Towers In every section they rear their graceful forms. Everywhere and always working or ready for service, supplying water for ail purposes. W. E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Morticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect GREENHOUSES Tor Every Pur^iose for Private and Commercial L&e. We also manutacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhoase Putty, Pipe, Pit* tlnga, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates furnished for Complete Structures or for Material ready to erect. • I Mention the FlorlBta* Exchange when wrltlOK- ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourseaf of HONEST COnPETITION figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAIIE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORIMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, ■ FACTORY, ^fse^^cMr^N*;" Mpntion The Florists' Exchange when writing. A. HERRMANN MPORTER AND DEALER IN TLORISTS' SUPPLIES T i FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''llh'^^^lkM'"' NEW YORK I fi OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th St. V i WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE W UentloD The Klorlsta' Exchange when writing. flGGGQQGGGGQQfiaQ 8 a 0 Q G G G Q G Traveling in tiie Riglit Direction. The way the fire travels in a boiler has a lot to do with the coal bin. The percentage of heat that goes up your chimney is that much less into your houses. The longest possible distance between two points (the fire and the smoke flue) in fire travel, is what makes the "Burnham" Sectional Boiler the boiler it is for greenhouses. Three times the length of the boiler, passing over water ways so constructed as to give the water circu- lation a minimum of friction ; then up chimney after pretty much all the heat is harnessed. The longest way around (consistent with draft) then, is the shortest way to coal economy— when it's Are travel. Told in cataloff M-D. LORD ANp • 5VRlsnAM <$ 1D3-PROADWAY(OR £(>Tn- ST /N-y- BOSTON DRANCM &-[3 "TQtr^ONT BX'ILDING ■ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. a 0 Q G Q G G G G GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts ratente«i Decembej 2Tth, 1898. Send for Catalosue. Garland's Gntters will keep snow and Ice off your glasa and prevent breakage. A sample of thla gutter is on eihibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. UentloD The Florists' EJzcbange when writing. FANCY BASKETS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Bohemian Glass Vases. Cycas Leaves and Wreaths. Tin Foil in all colors. Fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware Vases. Waterproof Crepe Paper. Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia Uentlon The Florists' Elxcbange when writing. IVe are a Htraiifht shoot and aim to grotp into a vif/orous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. J 9 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MAY 12, (906 One Dollat Pc» Year Hardy Roses for the Garden Extra Strong Fieldgrown Plants • We have a fine stock of these plants in dormant condition, and they can be planted for the next week or ten days. If you can use any of these roses, you will find the stock first-class and our stock reasonable. Hybrid Perpetual, or June, Roses We can supply the following extra choice varieties, viz., Ulrich Brunner, General Jac(Hieminot. Mine. Gabrielle Luizet, Capt. Hayward, Mrs. K. G. Sharman-Crawfonl, Magna Charta, Prinee Caniille de Rohan, Jules Margotten, Margaret Diekson, Anna de Dieshach, Holeil d'Or and Mrs. Jtihu Laing. Monthly, or Hybrid Tea, Roses La Franue, Maman Cochet, Wiiite Maman Coeliet, Gruss an Teplitz. Belle Siebrecht, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Hermosa, Mme. Caroline Testout, etc.. etc. We have also a fine lot of Baby Rambler, or Mme. Norhert Levavusseur, Crim- son Rambler, etc WRITE us FOB PRICES. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=HDdson, N.Y. Mentiuu The Florists' Excliant:'? ^'beu writing. Samples of my Grafted Stock. RIOMMOIND, WEUUESUEY, KILUARINEV LIBERTV, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIIN and CARINOT Also the above varieties and American Beauties on their own roots, and 1 0,000 American Beauty one year old plants. NOW is the time to order. Plants in excellent condition. Sample antJ prices sent on application. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. -'tt^g^'^jr- NOW IS THE TIME TO START. THE TRUE TYPE Northern Greenhouse Grown. While stock lasts : 10« seeds, 60c; 2.50 seeds. $1-25 J 1000 seeds. S4.50; 500O seeds, S20.00. This seed is of very higli germination and the true variety. ALWAYS SALABLE. SPRUNG BUUBS GLADIOLUS doz. Augusta, Hnest light $ .50 Madam Monerot, pink 20 BrenchleyenslSiSearlet 20 America, new pink - XXX bight & White part from named sorts Ang- nstii cle Light whits ftpink, mixture Striped & variegated Ex-fine, mixture, all colors Lemoine's, mixture .00 .20 .30 .20 .20 lOO 1000 % 3.00 $ 26.00 1.50 12,00 1.35 12.00 15.00 lOO.OO 1.75 i.a5 2..')0 1.25 1.25 15.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM doz. 100 .5-7 inch $.30 $1..50 7-9 inch .,50 3.00 9-11 inch .75 5.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL lOfi Medium, :i to 4 in $ ..50 Large. 4 to i; in 1.00 Armstrong, everblooming 2.00 Spotted Calla, 3.25 1000 $12.50 25.00 45.00 1000 $ 4. .50 18.00 30.00 FALL BULBS ; Our Import Bulb list, ready now, will save you money. Write for copy. suppLfes \[aiKitei^ee6tore ^^^bulbs 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, III, Meotlon Tbe Florlsti' Exchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CUT THIS OUT Fill In your wan'sand mail It and we will give you a price on " Quality " goods that are right and tiu j tj name. Lilium Harrisii Freesias, French. Bermuda or Ciilit'ornia '■ Columbia Fann" .5/7. grown, i in. to 3 in "Quality" Brand, '!'). Mammoth. il/11. Monster. Callas, a in. to \h in. Liiium Longiflorum •* M in. to --'in. Multiliorum, 0/». 7/'l •1/10. Dutch Roman Hyacinths, 1 : to lo ctms. Si'imrat >lnrsto name. Lilium Longiflorum Liiganteum (true), tl/s. ( 11 If. IS ^1 put ate, my selection. Dntch Hyacinths K-xtra -selected first size bulJ)S to name. 11/10. second third " Lilium Candidum Tulips, single. 22 centimeters and up. Artus. Ramans, 12/15 etms. "Quality Brand" Chrysolora. Cottage Maid. selecteil bulbs. Keizers Kroon. PaperWhites, (grandiflora) 13 ctms. and up. multiflora 14 ctms. and up. La Reine. Proserpine. Yellow Prince, etc.. etc. Tulips, double. Couroune d'or. Narcissus Von Sion Imperator rubrorum. Large selectc-l. Double Nosed. Murillo. Extra 1st .size bulbs. Tournesol, etc., etc. Second size bnlljs. Splreas ^vfirions) Trumpet Major French grown. Lily of Valley For Christmas forcing. Trumpet Major Dutch grown. Berlin Pips Horsfeldii, etc., etc. Hamburg Pips. Fall Bulb Catalogue now in preparation which will contain a full list. It's free. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON SEEDSMAN 342 West 14th St., New York City ADVERTISERS. PACE 629 610 The Plorist-s' Exchange Hanging Baskets 10 inch Bowl, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 12 " 1.15 " 12.00 " " 15 " 1.50 " 15.00 " " Canes, for staking purposes, 6 to 8 feet ; i,ooo, $6.oo. Hose, "Liberty Brand," 34 3-ply, including coupling, 25 ft. lengths, $2.60; 50 ft., $5.00. Hose Menders, Cooper's Pat., yl, 60c. per doz. Begonias, Double Mixed, $3.90 per 100; white, yellow, orange, rose, salmon, red, dark red, $5.00 per 100. Thermometers, long distance, can be used five feet away, $i.SO per doz. Wm. Elliott a Sons ^°E'^"'roVi ESTABLISHED 1802 SEEDS OF STAR PRIMROSE Primula Stellata, White, Crimsoii and Blue, each per 1-32 oz.. $l-2&. Begonia Vernon, Mixed, $1,60 per oz. AsparaiTUH Plumosus Nanus, $4.00 per 1000 seeds. And all other new and choice aeeds for florists. Cyeaa Revoluta Stems, juet arrived from Japan— Sizes and Prices on application. lilllum Harrisii, Lillnm Longrlflornm, price on application. J. M.THORBURN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS NANUS S[[D. HOUSE GROWN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed $ 1.50 5000 Seed . . '. 6.25 10000 Seed 11.00 100000 Seed 100.00 250000 Seed 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Lon^ Beach, Cal. SIGNAL HILL fLORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Floriete' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAS. M. DRYAIiTi Engraving ar»l"prlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write fer our Catalogue of Stick Engravings. UantloB Hie Florlita* Kxcbangt when «i-ltlug. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the weeds in Your Lawn. If roubeepthe weeds cut 80 they do not go to seed and cut your k'raBB without break- ing the smalt feeders of roots, the grass wll 1 become thick and the weeds will dis- appear. ThelCiipparlwillldoIit.CAsklyourXdealer for them. If they have not trot them, below Is the orice: No. 1— 12-in. Mower. $5; No. 2— 15-ln. Mower, $6; No. 3-18-ln. Mower, $7; No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Mention The FlorUts* Exchange when <«Tttlng. Seeds for Present Sowing PDIMITT A CHINENSIS Fjmbriala, Serar rnillUL,/! lUe colors or Mixed— each .50c. |icr I' r PDIMTTI A OBCONICA Grandi, Carmine. rWKlSriyjLftX LUac, Pink, White .md Mixed, each "i'lc. per T. P. pDIMIJI A OBCONICA Grandi, Robusta, FRESH TOBACCO STEMS, Sl.W per bale of 300 ll>. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now ready. W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for proilt. Uentlon the Florlsta* BlxchaDxe when writing. G. G. MORSE & GO. Seed Gro-wers 815-817 Sansonie Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. •Careful growers of California specialties Meotloa the Florlsta' Elxchange when writing. LAWN CRASS SEED PINTS, $5.00 PER 100. QUARTS, $10.00 PER 100. STLMPPe.WALTERCO. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. L-A^VN GRA»Sv3 S££D and packages Dickinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDiSl MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. chicac Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 5ANSOMC STRK£T SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Letttice, S-weet Peas Mention Hie Florists' Exchange when writing. Now is Time to Sow the New Hybridized Giant-flowered Obconica Primroses icon sr«.'ds Tr. pkt. Very distinct in its colurs as Carmine, Pink, Purple,Violet and Pur© WhilB.each color $1.00 $0.50 Th.' above Hybrids, fine iniAfd 1.00 .50 Compacia, a fine potter 1.00 .50 Triumph, new 50 O. V. ZANQEN Seedsman Hoboken.N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XX X STOCK GERANIUiVIS. Finest varieties, our selection. XXX -tr.mK, 4 in,. $6.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and darli. x x x strong. 3 in,, ill Imd and bloom. $4.00 per 100. LOBELIA. Dwarf blue, extra 2 in.. $2,00 per iOO,, NASTURTIUM, t'limbing. New Giants. 2 in,, .S2,00 per 100. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest crown, mixed. 500 seeds. $1.00; ^' pkt.. 50c. CINERARIA Finest large-fiowering. dwf. mxd., 1000 seeds. 50c. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically selected. 5000 seeds. $1.00; half pkt.. 50e. 500 seeds of Giant JWme. Perret, pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets, JOHN F. RUPP, ShirenianstowD, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. [ANNAS - CANNAS - CANNAS Immense. stock, All Pot Grown. Prices equal to those of Dormant Stock. Look for Adv. in Next Issue Nathan Smith & Son, ADRIAN MICH. UentloD The Florists* Bzcbange when writing. HORSE GHOK BHANO WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. t2W. Broadway. NEW YORK MentloD Tbe FlorUU' Excbaog* when writing. T. W. WOOD & SONS, RICHMOND, VA., are headquarters for Cow Peas, Soja Beans. Teoslnte, Bermuda Grass, Pearl Millet and atl Southern Seeds. Write for prices. MiMitii^ii The Florists Exchange wheu writing. ROEMER'S 'l^^hT PANSIES The fincBt strain of Pansles in the World. Introducer and Grower [of all the leading Novelties Highest Award. International Exhibition l>ua- Keldorf, 1956. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinburg, Germany. Ueotlon the li'lorlsts' Ulxcliange wneo writing Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP MlKnonette New York Market. Princess Alice Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Best of All, English and Pure Culture MuBbroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, r/o'^oTii^"" 114 Chambers Street, N £^ ICFC Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 ll:is. $1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00 ; 1000 lbs . $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75e. ; 100 lbs. $6.00; 10 0 0 lbs. $56.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York .MtMitiMH The Florists' V.\r\r. ^L^nROOM 8P4WN Originators and growers of superior stralnsof Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send tor our booklet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. UeDttoD the Florists' Bicbanjre when wrltlnK. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 5 CENTS EACH. The best to be had, in separate colors single and double. H. E. LE PAGE, STAMFORD, CONN. Uentloo The Florists* Exchange whea writing. May 12,1908 The Plorists' Exchange 611 ENGLAND'S PRIZE CINERARIA AND CHINESE PRIMROSE Absolutely iinsur|i;i^^r(l in si/,, ainl l-riUiiiiKV itf r.ilnr II vou wish to br ronsiil.TiM ;m I'p- tn-ltslti Klorlsl or Priiatr Hardnier >.ii] ciui linl iilTord to be without these imoTiiparablu Kiu:lish str:iius whieii are veiit;tl>le IMze Winnvm wherever Krowu for exhibition purposes. Cineraria English Prize Mixed, half trade packet. 50c.; trade packet, $1.00. PRIMtLA MNENSI& (Chinese Tringed Primrose) English Prize, JVllxed, per 100 seeds, 2sc.; per 500 seeds, $1.00; per 1000 .seeds. Si. 75 Primula Stellata (Star Primula) per trade packet, 50c. Primula Obconica Qrandlflora, mixed per trade packet, 30c. See our special offer of Fern Balls and Cycas Stems in last week's Exchange. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217=219 Market St., PBILADELPBli, PA. ^ Mention The Florists' Dxchanne when writing. ^ So CALADIUMS :Zl The most gorgeous and brilliant colored foliage plants in existence Best Paying Florist's Stiow Plant For window — table center — floral work. Do not miss securing some. Colors : pure White, Red, Rose, Fiery Copper, Mottled, Rose with Black ribs, White with Red ribs ji ^ ^ Finest named sorts. a5c. each. S.iX) Iter doz.. S2.5.00 lier 100. Freeh Asparagus Seed Plumosus Nanus, true greenhouse eroAvii. 40|.. j.er llW. SS-.SO per HHIO. $1.5.00 per 5U00. Asparagus Sprengerii, fresh crop, 15c. per 100. '.10... p..r IfHMi, s;4 /Ml per .5000. Fresh Fern Spores, pl^t , J'". New Stock— Japan Bamboo Stakes Durable, strong, for staking roses. Chrysan themums. Lilies, etc.. fi ft. Ions. fiOc. per inii. S5.00 per inoo. !S:i.OO pei' l'ooo. BARGAINS To close out as long'as stock lasts. Per 100 Per 1000 Gladioli, White and Light. choicest $1..50 SI2.0O White and Rose.. - 1.26 10.00 striped and Varie- U'illed 1.7.5 15.00 Graffs Hybrids, Si Ive r 1..50 12.00 Finest American Hybrids 2..50 20.00 70. White iiTid l.itiht mixed-.. 125 10.00 Caladium Esculentum, 7.xo 2.00 IS.OO Asparagus Plumosus Nanus >e'.illings, strong.. 125 10.00 Sprengerii sced- liPL's, strong 1.2.5 10,00 ADVANCE LIST FALL BULBS READY 47 Barclay St., I J New York City H. I mm & COIDPIHT, Mention The Florists" Exrhange when writing. C ANN AS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do tills you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE GONARD & JONES CO., West Orove. Pa. Mention The Florlats' Bxchange when writing. PAWNIA SINENSIS. IN SUPERB VARiniB GUARANTEED TRUE TO NAME. AONKS MAIIV KKL,W,\Y, BOl LK DK NEIGE, COURONNE D'OR, DUCH. DE NEMOURS (CAIjOT). FESTIVA MAXIMA, JEANNE D'ARC, MME. POREIj, MARIE LE- MOINE, ROSE DAMOUR, MME. CROUSSE and many more. Ask for our Trade List and special Prices per ENDTZ, VAN Nis& COMPANY, B08K00P, HOLLAND. New York Address: MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Si. Meptlon Thp FlorlBtH' Excbflpge when writlnB. GLADIOLI AND OTHER Summer Flowering Bulbs JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK N. Y. Mention The Florlats' Bzcbange when writing. KOSTER A CO, ^tt^/dl BOSKOOP. HOLU^ND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTrees. Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas. Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSBS. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. OAK QROVE NURSERIES. 1905 Crop. Asparagus plumosns nanus seed, Lath house grown. $1.75 per 1000. Smilax seed $1.25 per lb. Canna seed. Crozy's mix $1.00 per lb. Cash with order. E. FLEUR, 406 N. Los Angeles St. LOS ANQELES, CAL. Ifenttoo The Florlats' Bxchange when writing. HSCHEEPEIIS&CO. DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF BULBS AND PLANTS. 2, 4 and 6 OLD SLIP, NEW YORK CITY. Uentlon The Florists* Bxchange when writing. ASPARAGUS SEED W'r iiMci- an exceptionally tin*' lot of LT(_'Tih"iisf-t;rnwn .seed of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus that will iilmost t:er- inhiiitt' lOCi |icr cent, at the followiiit,' low 100 Seeds $ 0.60 500 " 2 25 1,000 " 4 00 5,000 " 19.00 10,000 " 35.00 .Send [or our Wholesale Catalogue of steds and every requisite for the green- house and [garden, lENRf F. MICHELL GO. lOieilartelSf.PHILADEtFHIt.P*. Mi'iill..n The Florists' IK.-hjn^-.. LE in mixed colors, $2.25 per 100. Per 100 Gladiolus, choicest mixed $ .70 Madeira Vines, GO Oxalis, 15 Lilium Longiflorum, 7 X 9 7.50 German Irjs, mixed varieties 2.00 Amaryllis Formosissima, 4..^ JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, S. Y. MiiitiMn The Florists' Exchan;,'e when wrifiny. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PIANTS.... David HerDerr & son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLLAND NURSLRY STOCK. Ask for our trade list ami same will interest you. ENDTZ, VAN NES & COMPANY, BOSKOOP, HOllAND. New York Office, IVIaltus &Ware, Stone St. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. BEGONIA BULBS IS WHAT I NEED TUBEROUS, ONLY SINGLES LEFT Do not delay in sendins your order or you will be too late. The quantity is limited. Singles live separate colors, $2.75 j mixed $2.50. HUBERT & CO., Ltd. \':Mrfol: gf'v: Uentlon the FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. SON. MKTALI.M .\. HI.A4 K I'ltlN* I.. U ASIIIN(i. T4>N. K \TK <;k\V. rhc ii.'W i\ilUMih.;i on-liid iIm'.v, r.-,l, v,Mil.t."ir..'i4.(HM"'i 1'-'. I»VIII.IA Tl'H. Kit-'. ii;irii.-il, 5; "■" l"i !""■ < ':ts!i. [.l.'iisP. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto.,Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 6B0V nOSHBOOIDS if you do not know how, procure that simple but Complete and practical book called "How to Grow MuBhrofims." The price Is ten cents and It can be secured frfim this office Special rates will be made to the trade whi wish to supply their customers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 2 Duane St., New York Uentlon the Florists* Bichange when writing. Per 100 Crimson Rambler, '.i-i ft $10.00 4-5 ft 12.00 Creeping Roses, 2 yrs. strong.... 5.00 Wichuraiana G.OO Hybrids, XX heavy 5.00 BoxNvood. pe.K^ 3 to rt inches ,$20.00 4 to 5 " 30.00 5 to 6 " 50.00 English Ivy. p,i«, 4 inch I'dts, X licavy $S.OO THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. SeedJTrade^eport^ AMERICAN SBBD TRADE AS80CUTI0N W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. — John F. Rupp. seedsman, .says trade is capital this Spring. A delegation nf seedsmen appeared before the Senate Committee on Agri- culture, on Friday forenoon, relative to the governmental distribution of free seeds. DENVER, COLO.— Ground has been broken for a warehouse and general office building of the Barteldes Seed Company at Sixteenth and Wynkoop streets. Cost $150,000. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Harry O. Chamberlain ha.s been appointed re- ceiver for William H. Everitt. seeds- man, on complaint of James A. Ever- itt, a brother of William H. Everitt, who claims part owner.ship. A disso- lution of the firm is asked. SOUTH WHITLEY. IND.— O. Gan- dy & Company will build a seed house. It will be made of brick, two stories high with basement, the dimensions being 22x64 feet. It is the intention to use the flr.st floor as a storage room for clover seed of all kinds, timothy seed and other .seeds, while the second floor will contain the machinery for cleaning seeds and grains and for other purposes. SANTA ROSA, CAL.— In a letter dated April 30 to W. Atlee Burpee, of Philadelphia, Pa.. Luther Burbank says: "My work is going along as usual, as not a gla.ss was cracked, not a leaf was broken, not the tenderest plant was injured, though the busi- ness part of the town is an absolute, total, and complete wreck. We are all feeling well, and nearly everybody has abundant courage; and building will go forward, so that a better Santa Rosa will be a reality." BULB GROWING IN BRITISH CO- LUMBIA.— The Victoria (B. C.) Times, in a recent Lssue. contains an article on bulb growing experiments in that locality. Narcissi, daffodils, and tulips grow luxuriantly, it is said, on the grounds of Wallace & Wollaston, at Oak Bay. and the firm intends grow- ing the bulbs for the wholesale trade. Mr. Wallace is of the opinion that in a few years there will be hundreds of acres of these bulbs and cut flowers around Victoria, furnishing excellent examples of intensive farming and giving employment to a number of men. STURGEON BAT, WIS. — The Stur- geon Bay branch of the Allan Seed Companj' will handle 3.000 acres, of which nearly all are peas, there being but a few beans in this acreage. Of the 3.000 acres, 1.500 have been con- tracted for in Door county, the other half being in Kewaunee county and Ui)per Michigan. All of the seed for this territory is shipped from the big warehouse in this city, it being now nearly all sent out to the distributing points. The crop is also shipped to this city, where a large crew is em- ployed during the Fall and early Win- ter months in cleaning and sorting beans. From Slieboygan, where the com- pany's headquarters are, contracts are 612 The Plorist-s' Exchangee made in the central part of the State and lower Michigan, and the acreage is in excess of that of the Sturgeon Bay branch, the firm having 2,000 acres in beans alone. With a fair crop the combined acreage of the com- pany will be from 100.000 to 125,000 bushels, in addition to which the com- pany will handle a large amount of commercial peas and beans. The working crew in the two places, She- boygan and Sturgeon Bay, exceeds 200 hands, and are employed during six months of the yeai'. NEW RED CABBAGE "DANISH STONEHEAD." HJalmar Hartmann & Company, Kjobenhavn K., Den- mark, send us a lithographed picture of their new red cabbage "Danish Stonehead." which they will introduce on the market this Fall. They say of it: "Stonehead is a com- plete distinct strain, and a great im- provement on red cabbasres. being re- markable for its solidity, the regulari- ty of growth, and its fine dark red color. The heads are round, the stems middle high, and the outside leaves are all short. It will give heads for cutting from September to November, and is a very good keeper during the Winter." European Notes. The heaviest fall of snow that we have had for several years came dur- ing the present week, inflicting very great injury on our fruit crops, and carrying a much needed supply of moisture some two inches below the surface of the soil. The effects of the unfavorable change in temperature re- ferred to in last week's notes are now very apparent. Cabbages, which were just starting to run, .have been badly frozen; this is especially true of the later American varieties. The same remarks apply to the plants which are growing for Spring proof in our trial ground, where the European va- rieties liave entirely escaped injury. From southern Europe comes the re- port that cabbages have begun to im- prove; they have been in a very bad way thus far. Carrots have also been injured by the night frosts, as might have been expected; as, however, the acreage planted was fairly extensive there is not any anxiety at present about this crop. Later news from Italy confirms the detailed report which you have already received. The crater still sends forth showers of sand and ashes, but not in sufficient volume to seriously interfere with the growing crops. The damage has been greatest in the neigliborhood of Torre del Greco, so far as it applies to cultures which interest the members of the seed trade. On account of the scarcity of green fodder quite an active demand has sprung up for dwarf Essex rape and Thousand-headed kale, both of which liave advanced in price during the past few weeks. They are stifl quiited much too low to bring any profit to the grower. Dealers in bird seeds are much dis- turbed in mind by a case recently tried where damages were awarded by the judge for the loss of some prize can- aries, which it was affirmed had been killed by canary seed treated with an acid to improve the appearance. No one is quite .satisfied with the judge's decision, and the case is to be carried to the court of appeal; the result of the appeal will be sent you in due course. The many friends of Arnold Muss, formerly managing director of Jacob Wrench & Sons, will regret to learn that he has had a severe paralytic .stroke and his condition causes the gravest anxiety. Growers of extra early peas, both for market work and seed purposes, report that the plant has been very badly damaged by recent frosts. At present it is not known if the plants are quite killed, but in any case the crops will be much delayed and seri- ously shortene(j, Horace J. Wright, the capable and energetic secretary of the National Sweet Pea Society since its formation, has been compelled for purely private and personal reasons to resign the of- fice. The committee has appointed C. H. Curtis, sub-editor of the Gardener's Magazine, to the vacant office, and as Mr. Curtis has been a most efficient helper to the retiring secretary, the work of the society will be quite safe in his hands. The new secretary's address is; C. H. Curtis, 2 Adelaide Road, Brentford, Middlesex. I regret to learn from Mr. Foster that only one .sample of sweet peas has been sent to him from America for the important tests he is making at the Reading Horticultural College. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. ISAAC HICKS & SON. Westbury Sta- tion N. y. — Illustrated Catalogue of Trees, Shrubs, Hardy Garden Flowers, AMOS PERRY, Winclimore Hill and Enfield, London, England. — Catalogue of Water Plants, including a collection of New Hybrid Water Lilies. WILLIAM P. CRAIG. Philadelphia, Pa- — Catalogue of Easter Lily Bulbs. Numerous testimonials set forth the good quality of this the "Monogram brand." THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD COM- PANY. Ventura, Cal. — Descriptive illus- trated Circular of Burbank's Everbear- ing Crimson Winter Rhubarb, with full cultural instructions. METAIRIE RIDGE NURSERY COM- P.4NY. New Orleans. La. — Catalogue of Plants and Flow. rs. Illustrated. This is the first catalogue issued by this jirogressive firm, and it is a splendid testimonial to their enterprise. Harry Papworth is president. REMEMBER We are still Headquarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Prii-e Lists on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Mention Tbe Flurists* Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS SANDER, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Largest Importers. Exporters. Growers and Hybridists in the world. AMERICAIN OFFICE, 23S Broadway. Room 1. INEW YORK CITY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Oigas and Cattleya Specioslssima, C, Musaite, C. Ptjrclvaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers COCOS PALMS. Strong i'.J inch at $1.50 per dozen. Write lor h'Weat prices on Kentias. Ur C R-ipi-l-iv B. I. GBBENHOUSE8 Jdb. r. Ddrtlay Pawtucket, R, I. Mentloo Tbe FIorlBts' Bichftnge when writing. Tarrytown Fern Eleiiantlssinia, 2^ In., $8.00 per 100; $70,110 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottii, 2X in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 20 in. liigh, strong and stoeliy; $25 00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. GHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing'. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, f^b."" '° "" VARIEGATED FUNKIAS, Zr^tLH: K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Cultural Directions Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, w^hich amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better lelations between the dealer ard his eustotiier. ftow ready, in addition to tfiove bsfow apecffted : Asters, Csbbage. Car' nations, lUonthly, Cefery, Hot Beds an*t t ranges. Onions, Tontatoes. Violet S' BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED cultural Directions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Et|uipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save ynursell considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. The following "Culturals" are now ready: AM.\RVLLIS (Hippc-istrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardy COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for House and Garden PRICE LIST MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES WATER GARDEN, How to Make and Manage a izfkn r'liltiii.fil riir<><*tinil« ffnr SI SO ) Prh^ted on white paper, clear type, size 6 x 9H am «.,UIIUrdI UU-ecuun!> lor »•»» t ,n,.iie8.inana8Bortnienl,yoiu-iAeit|on.ofnqt 1,000 92*5U ) less than 100 of each, delivered carriage paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet. for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint (.1 lines) we will put same on for you, at 6'> ct-nts for 600, 76 cents for 1000. "special quotations will be made on quantities of io,ooo "CULTURALS" or over. A. T. De La Mare Pf g. and Pub. Co. ua. Pubs. The Florists' Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK FROM"MY r.OWN m CASK Of ORCHIDS ^■c„..c.o., CATTLEYA TRIAN/E AND CATTLEYA SCHRODER/E Two of the best selling Orchids for cut flowers in the world. Write for price by the plant or by the case. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN 342 W. 14th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Mention The Florists' Eschiinge when writing. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PLANTS Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florist*' Exchange wbeo wrltJux. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 inch plants, $16 per 100; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24(h SI., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Tbe FloriBts* Bxcbange when wrltlnf. nOLLY FERN8 11,000 fine plants (Cyrtomium falcatum) in 2 in. pots now ready for delivery at $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerll, strong titock in 2 in. putjs. from seed sown last August. $.3.00 per 100. R. G. HANFORD, NOR'WALK. CONN. Mention The Florists* Bxcftange when writing. FERNS Are now in fine shape a pood variety and nice bushy stock, 2 li inch. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Kontia Bttlmoreana, 6 inch, 75c. 5 inch, 50c. 4 inch 2.^. nice clean bushy stock. Boston Forns, 214 inch, $4.00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 6 inch' 35c. and 50c. each. 4 in. $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Mad. Saltarol Qoranlum, 2^ inch. $2.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. May 1^,11906 The Plorists' Exchange 613 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary ; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. ROCHESTER, N. Y. — Some idea of the amount o£ nursery business that is being done in Rochester this Spring can be gained from the fact that on one day alone, April 30, Superintendent James C. Con- nolly, of the money order department of the post- office, received 2,310 vouchers payable to Rochester nurserymen from buyers in different parts of the country. The vouchers represent the sum of $6,506.21. DAVENPORT, lA. — A deal has been closed where- by the old Nicholas & Lorton nursery, probably the oldest in Scott county, is sold to Harrv Br.vant and Adolph Arp, and the farm whereon it i.s located is leased to Messrs. Bryant and Arp for 15 years. It is an 80-acre farm on the Locust street road north of Camp McClellan and adjoining the Camp McClel- lan annex. It is a fine property and an old busine.ss. Mr. Arp, one of the purchasers, is superintendent of the Davenport park system. Mr. Bailey is a nursery- man of considerable experience. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — A. B. DeMange has bought Sidney Tuttle's interest in the Phoenix Nur- sery Company. The capital stock of the company is $200,000 and Mr. Tuttle owned one-half represent- ing $100,000 which Mr. DeMange purchases. The many friends of Mr. Tuttle will be glad to learn that he is not to leave Bloomington. He retains a nomi- nal interest and at the reorganization meeting wa.^ elected vice-president. The stockholders elected as directors, W. E. Rossney, A. E. DeMange and Ralph C. DeMange and the officers chosen are: A. E. DeMange, president; Sidney Tuttle, vice-president, and W. E. Rossney, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Tuttle has been associated with the nursery for twen- ty-four years. Mr. Rossney, who came to Blooming- ton from Rochester, the great nursery center of the East, has been identified with the business tor twen- ty-flve years. The Phoenix nursery has been for a half century one of the foremost institutions of Bloomington and Normal. It was founded in 1852 by F. K. Phoenix, who conducted it until 1878, when it was bought by the Blooming Nursery '. Company, and in 18S0 the Phoenix Nursery Company was organized and acquired the property. The Phoenix Nursery Com- pany has 600 acres of land in nursery stock and ships to all parts of, the United States and also to Europe, Mexico, Canada and British Columbia. The packing grounds are in Normal and constitute easily the most important business enterprise of the town, employing from 100 to 125 hands during the busy season. The bu.siness office of the company will be moved down town to the Unity block office quarters, lately occupied by the Bloomington & Normal Railway. Heating & Lighting Company, adjoining Mr. De- Mange's law offices. The company will at once pro- ceed to the building of new and enlarged green- houses of the mo.st modern type at the packing grounds at Normal, and the pre.«;ent city green- houses will be removed and the land platted into city lots as an addition to Bloomington. It is a very valuable and close in tract, running from the street car barns north between Park street and Fell avenue and being served by .street cars on both of those streets. In addition the company owns a tract of twenty-five acres east of the Illinois Central at the opening of the Emerson street subway, and this will also be platted into lots and opened to the public, and with the opening of the subway will be brought within a block of the Fell avenue cars. It is the purpose of the company to push the al- ready large busine.ss with all possllile energy and the investment of new capital. So they do. but it is not alone hard woods that need it. Many soft woods, such as the lulip Iree and magnolia, need the hardest kind of pruning then. Experience is the only guide as to what do and what do not require close pruning. When locust seeds, whether yelhiw or honey, are sown early and the season is a wet one, they general- ly sprout well, but, as a rule, a .soaking in hot water for 24 hours is a great help. As fast as the swollen seeds come to the surface they are ready to be sown and should be sown at once. One of our native elms, Ulmus crassifolia, and a Japanese one, U. parofolia, ripen their seeds late in October, the opposite of almost^perhaps all other.s. As is well known, the elms in common u.se ripen seeds In early Spring. For seashore planting Euonymus japonicu.s, E. Sic- boldianus. Chinese arbor-vitEe and its golden tinted frtrms. and Ligustrum japonicum, all evergreens. Ligustrum lucidum is another evergreen privet with larger leaves than L. japonicum. but it has not been well tested for hardiness as yet. Standard Golden Bell. The beauty of the golden bell, Forsythia viridis- sima, as a bush is well known, but is it seen in its standard shape as often as it should be? Standard shrubs of many kinds are becoming favorably known of late, and among them the golden bell hold's a good position. And it deserves it. In early April, the turc of the business. But what a boon such a hou.se would be to the general nur.seryman were it practi- cable for him to have one large enough to hold his trees! As it is now, situated wherever he may be, he is debarred from shipping much that he could supply on account of the weather. The nur- seryman in the South has his trees in leaf and flower before the frost has left the ground of his northern customer; and in the North it is too late to .ship south when trees can be dug. The one situated in the center of the extremes h,as the best chance, as he can catch some of both parties before the sea- son is too far gone. But the storage house is what many large concerns are coming to. There are cer- tain trees of which sales can be relied on. and numbers of these could be placed in cold .storage for late orders. Even if un.sold there is no loss, as when set out there will have been a transplanting, to the future benefit of the tree. It would be out of the que.stion for large trees, too much room being re- quired; but for medium sizes it would not. In many cases a simple digging up and heeling in would retard the stock a few weelcs, which would be a great gain. As said, the attention of nurserymen is being directed to this question, because of the loss of sales resulting from inability to deliver stock before it gets into leaf or before the would-be customer's Spring has advanced too far. The coming Summer will be the time to con- sider this subject for the benefit of next season's Horticultural Notes. This is the season to watch your currant bushes for the currant worm; gooseberry bushes, too. No matter if there is no fruit on them. The loss of foliage weakens the plants; and a dustine- with pow- dered hellebore will make matters right. Syringa oblata is a new lilac from China, superior to all others in the early unfolding of its flowers. It Is absolutely the earliest of all lilacs. The flow- ers are of the old type but perhaps larger, and are very fragrant. It leads in earliness by nearly a week. Every Spring adds testimony to what many un- derstand evergreens need in order to winter safely — - shade. A southern aspect is not objectionable, rather the reverse if the plant concerned is quite in the shade. Paper pots are a great boon to shippers of plants in pots. Knocked out of the ordinary pots and tied up in paper ones they are easily and safelv shipped. This is the season to top nursery trees that are too tall for shipping. The work done now is not shown in a few weeks after new growth starts. The trees become bushier, and their height is brought within required bounds. One often hears it said that hard wood trees need a good pruning when they are transplanted. Abelia rupestris on Capitol Grounds, Washington, D. C. lime of its blooming, it has great attraction, as much or more than it has when in bush form. The prac- tice with those who have raised them so far Is to train the head in a rounded outline, which is no doubt better than allowing the shoots to grow as they will. To produce these standards the selection of some strong plants is made, and these are cut down to within four inches of the ground in early Spring. It more than one shoot springs up cut all away except the strongest. Should the shoot not make a straight growth, tie it to a stake. A good strong plant will make a shoot the height of si.x feet in a season. A height of five feet is sufficient. If this height is reached before the growing season is over, tlie end of the shoot may be pinched off, and side branches, to form a head, will be made then. But should the season be nearly over let the topping be left until Spring. By careful pruning, a well formed, rounded head will result, but do not have it of a too cropped appearance. When full of flowers, as they are this business; and while considering it, consider too that many a customer could be succes.sfully urged to plant in Autumn instead of in Spring. Abelia Rupestris. Our illustration represents a hardy shrub too little .seen in collections — the Abelia rupestris. Many old gardeners familiar with the greenhou.se collections of years ago will remember another species, Abelia floribunda. This is a Mexican one, while the rupes- tris is from China, hence its hard.v character. For a time it was thought not hardy here, but there is no question of its complete hardiness about Phila- delphia, where it has been proved many Winters. The two specimens photographed are growing quite close to the Capitol Building, Washington. D C. and are much prettier than the camera shows them to be. They are as full of flowers as they can be; and these flowers though small, are ver.v attractive. They are produced in pairs, at the ends of the branches, being pink in color, sweet scented, and produced al- year, and as they_usuajly are, the standard golden ,„ost the whole season through. What makes them ^^^^^^^ attractive is. that the sepals have a pink tinge. bells are exceedingly pretty. What has been written applies to the common golden bell, F. viridissima, but the drooping one, P. suspensa, is just as much admired. But its charac- ter is such as to bring it when a standard under the weeping class. It droops prettily, its long shoots bearing their yellow blossoms in great profusion. It is not easy to get the shoots of P. suspensa to grow straight when the plants are cut down for the purpose, as there is the drooping tendency to be considered, and a stake will be required tor this one very often where P. viridissima would not re- quire it. Cold Storage Houses. Among the many necessities forced to the atten- tion of nurserymen, that of a cold storage house is quite prominent. Many nurseries already contain one, especially those in which fruit trees are a tea- and being of a leafy texture, are quite ornamental. The thorough ripening of the wood which our hot Summers bring about has much to do witli the hardi- ness of this plant, as it has with so many others. Our recollection is. that the Abelia rupestris is not often seen as a hardy shrub In England. We do not remember its having ever been injured in Winter in the vicinity of Philadelphia. Being readily raised from soft wood cuttings in Summer, a good stock can be had in a short time. The plants photographed are in company with tree box, and Magnolia grandiflora. as will be seen. The Magnolia is another Instance of what well ripened wood will do for its subjects. The whole group of plants Is on the north side of the Capitol Building, and eitdtire cold that would kill the magnolia were it In low ground, where its wood was not well ripened. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 614 The Plori-sts' Exchansre Rosa Rugosa, 18-24 inch $10.00 per 100 ; 2-3 feet >2-50 " ' • • " 3-4 feet '5.00 Rosa Rugosa Alba, 18-24 '"ch 12.50 " • • •• " 2-3 feet 15.00 " Write for prices on Evergreens. HIRAM T. JONES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. MentloD The Florlsta* Exchange whea writing. SHADE TREES EVEBOREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; In tact everything In the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAV SXATB NURSKRIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. Mention the Florlsta' Bicbange when writing. _. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY F. It F. NURSERIES Wlioleeale Growers TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Mention The Florlstja* Exchange when writing. Trade Catalogue Free 1 Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start \vlth the largest stock that can be secured ! It takes over twenty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. ^ We do the long waiting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List Now Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES 'pSrjJriJa. WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« UeDtloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. AHERIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalogue of American Heeds and Plants in ready for mailing:. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Speoiallsts. ATLANTA. QA IfentloD the Florists* Bxchanjre whea wrltlnic. P. OIWERKERK Trees and Shrubs 216 Jzmc Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hobeken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirasa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Iffeotlon the riorlflts* Bxehamce whan wrltlnic. DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for edKlng, walks, etc., 4 years old. 6-8 in, $.5.00 per 100, $45.00 1000. 1 year. $2.00 per lOO, $18,00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Gash with order. D^VARP and TRAINED FRUIT TREES A SI»ECIAt,TY Send for Quotations. Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N. Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mc-iititiii Tin- Flmisls' EmIulh^-i' wbc-ii wrilJng. SEND TO XHiMOON COIWPANY Tor I TREES, SnRtBS, VINES Your ) and S^ALL TRtlTS DeBcrlptlve Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. MorrlaTlIle, Pa. MentlLg The Florlate' Eicbange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries, iientlon Tlie FlorUta' Exchange when writing. DORMANT NURSERY STOCK Ahstolochia Sipho, strony plants, 20c. I Hybrid Perpetuals, creneral selection. Sc. Ampelopsis Veitchii, ^^ years, 7c. Crimson Rambler, '2 years, xo. Magnolia Chinese (with ball) $1 25. I White and Yellow Ramblers, 2 years, tie. Large assortment of Shrubs including Spireas, Snowball, Barberry, Calycanthus, Cornus, Fig. Currants, Deutzias, Honeysuckles, Strawberry Trees. Syringas, and Weigelias. 'J-:i ft., at $80 per thoiisan'I. \A/. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Uentlon The Florlsta' Bxcbange when writing. ISPIRAEASl FALL DELIVERY I We can supply you with the right quality I I and at the right prices. I I Spiraea Gladstone \ i Strong clumps per i,ooo, $i6.oo Spiraea Astilltoides \ Fioriltunda % Strong clumps per i.ooo, #12.00 Spiraea Japonica Strong clumps, per 1,000, $12.00 Spiraea Witiie Queen MEW We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSEIRY 505 W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BO&HOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis, Bax- ua, Choice Cvergreeus, Peonies, etc. Ask fvT Catalogue. Uentlon The FloristB* Exchange when writing. R O vS E S 2V1' in pots, Strong, Healthy Plants, BABY RAMBLER, $5.00 per 100: $10.00 per 100. RICHIVIOND, SlO.OOper 100; $93.00 per 1000. CRIMSON RAMBLER, S2.00pr 100; $2J.00pr 1000 MARECHAL NIEL, S2,00 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3, Snrin^field, OHio. Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES For Sale at Rose Lawn Greenhouses. From 2 inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. J. HENRY BARTRAM, LANSDOVi/NE. PA. M.'iitl.m TlK' I'll. lists' Ex.hnnfo when writing. I Same growth of Sp. Japonica. Throws twice as many < i flowers, pure white; forces very easily, fine for j cutting. Per i,ooo. $30.00 | ID. N/EUWENHUiS & ZONEN \ I USSE, HOLLAND Mention The Fl-irisls' I'.xrliango when writing'. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Home Qrown Crimson Rambler, Budded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Oharta. Two very fine forcing Roses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. '• °6,r Rochester, N. Y. UenttoB The FlorlaU' Bichance when wrltlnc. RICHMOND ROSE 100 1000 ready soou 2'i In $10.00 $90.00 CARNATIONS R. C. VAR LAWSON 6.00 46.00 QUEEN and LAWSON l.SO 12.00 Oash with order, E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. MiMilii.n Tlie Florisl^' E\.-li;ini;c wlu-n writing. ROR JV1A^' DELIVER V. 1.3t)0 American Beauty roses 10 cts. each. -000 Bridesmaids C cts. each. F^OR JUrNE DELIVERY. :^U00 American Beauty roses. -2000 Brides, 1000 Bridessmaids, all from 4 in. pots. Fine, clean, healthy plants. None better grown. Cash with MADISON, N. J. order. A. P. SMITH, .Meiiliiin The Florists' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES 214 In. pots. Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at JIO.OO per 100, $90.00 per 1000 ; Liberty, Klllar- ney and Kaleerln A. Victoria. $15.00 per 100, Own Root Roeee, Bride and Bridesmaid, Sin. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock In every way. Ji\ME;S E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave.. Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when wrklng. ^5 ^\ ^5 C* ^2 2-year-old, ^y ^J ^3 ^ ^3 44nL-h pots. Cr. Rambler, Meteor, Perle, W, \^ France, P. & W. C'ochets. 7c; Mas80n,8<.': Wood. Gen. Ja-.-(i.. Paul Neyron Diesbach, Laing, Dinsiiiore and others, 9c. Extra strong roots. LEEDLC CO., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield. 0. Mpntlnn The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. 1 year-old, 2 1-2 inch pots. Baby Kanibler, 5c: Cr. Kamblerit La France, 2c; Ul.ltrunner, l.Anibelin,4c: Caprice and Lamg, 3c ; Diesbach, Dinsniore, Dor. I'evkiiis, ( Jontier, Bessie Brown, Netting, Ulasson ami others, 2 1*2 c W. VAIN HLEfF & SOINS, Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock e^^^ B08K00P, ilOLLAND ^J^J^ Are pleased to inform their friends in the trade that their Repre- sentative and Junior, W. VAN KLEEF, Jr., is now making his regular yearly trip through the States in the interest of their firm. Kindly await his arrival before placing your orders elsewhere. Address all letters during April and May. care MALTUS & WARE, 14 Stone Street, New York. UeatloD The Florists' Excbane^ when writing. May 12, igOS The Plorists' IBxchange 615 THE FREE SEED FARCE IN THE HOUSE. The determined fight made b>' tlie (ipi)onentH of the governmental free seed distribution on the floor of the House last week, and the large number of Representatives casting their votes against continu- ing the pernicious and useless system of paternalism, holds out the hope that, with continued agitation, well directed, as it has been the present year, it is only the matter of a year or two more before the country will see an end put to this expenditure of money that is all but wasted, which could well be ap- plied in the carrying out of much more useful work by the Department of Agriculture, and the removal of what is yearly becoming a greater menace to the seed industry of the United States. Thinking that the information might be of service for future effort in securing the abolishment of a system that has no good or legitimate reason for its existence, we subjoin extracts from the speeches of the honorable gentlemen opposed to free seed dis- tribution, as these are given in the Congressional Record; as well as several from those of the Repre- sentatives who were most active in pleading for the continuance of the practice. The amendment restor- ing the appropriation for free seeds, as well as the vote taken thereon, are also presented. It is to be hoped that those of our readers inter- ested in the wise expenditure of public money will use their prerogative to good advantage at the polls when the time comes around foi' the misguided Representatives to seek the suffrage of electors. All self-respecting agriculturists, horticulturists ami gardeners, should forcefully resent the imputation that they are responsible for being considered pau- pers of the Government, or that they cotmten- ance "graft" in any form, whether the free distri- bution of seeds or otherwise. In the meantime, all opposed to the Congressional free seed distribution should at once write their Senators protesting against,.the useless work, but en- dorsing the testing and distribution, for experimental purposes, of new and rare seeds and plants of a useful nature, by the Department of Agriculture. dealers and who are the fraudulent dealers. In ttie .third place, it enables the man who does not often go to the city or to the wholesaler — tlie small farmer, the laboring man who has to depend for his supply of seeds upon what he purchases from the local merchant — to compare the seed he thus buys from the local mer- chant with the seed that is sent him from the Con- gressional distribution. The latter is only a sample, but it enables him to make a comparison and see wtiether a fraud has been perpetrated upon him by the local seed dealer. For these three reasons I think the expenditure is well worth w-hat it costs. Mr. Chairman, instead of restricting this little con- cession to the farmer I would enlarge it. Instead of cutting off this small appropriation I would extend the powers of the Department along this line. I can readily see that this little concession in regard to garden seed is of no use to the gentleman from New York, and I will concede it is of no use to use to me; it is a burden upon us both, and I believe we get no special thanks from any of our constituents for It: but. sir. I would like to see the principle extended to field seed for experimental purposes. There is great opportunity for imposition in the purchase of grass and field seeds of all kinds. I doubt not that the clover seed purchased by the gentleman from New York costs him annually more than $500. What I buv, and I am to some extent a small farmer, costs me from two hundred to three hundred dollars a year, and I state Favoring the Farce. Mr. GAINiCS nf 'i'ennessee: Mi'. Chairman, as an original proposition I feel satisfied tliat I could not see my way clear to agree that the Government of tlie United States go into what you might term the "busi- ness" of supplying its citizens with garden and ftirm seed. I propose to fight tlie formation of a seed trust by continuing the free distribution of seed to the far- mers. That is the major point I have in mind, and 1 shall discuss it later on. I shall not stop to discuss why I am opposed to the Government giving out these seeds as an original proposition. I have not time, and it would not do any good if I had. I want to get down to tlie issue before me. I feel I am foi'ced to fight tlie devil with tire. Free distribution of seed will deter a seed trust. That is my main point. * « * So you see, gentlemen, when you get down to the ground floor, this money does the poor man. whether black or white, a good deal of good. It enables him to have his little onion patch, his little lettuce patch, and a pea patch, and thus we aid many a poor man to raise vegetables, which helps him to round out his flat stomach. (Laughter.) • * * Bear in mind that nobody went before this com- mittee to get this proposition knocked out. No one went there and asked to liave it done. What "right" have these seed people to oppose this appropriation? They have every right of "petition." What does "pe- tition" mean? It is an instrument of writing; it is not lobbying in the Willard Hotel, not in the corridors of the splendid old temple, not in the highways and in the byways of Washington, or of Nashville, Tenn.. or elsewhere. They have the right to petition. That means a piece of writing which is publicly filed before some public officer, or so that the other side may have their day in court to answer it. Did the seed men file any petition'' Did the great wilderness of millionaire of seed men petition Congress or this committee? Where are their petitions? No; they worked the newspapers, and the newspapers are trying to terrorize Congi-ess. Why didn't they come before your committee? They had a right under the law of the l,and. Mr. RIXEY of Virginia: Now. Mr. Chairman I difter with the chairman of the Committee on Agricul- ture in regard to these free seeds. I do not claim that they are essential to the farmer. I do not claim that they are necessary to anybody; but I do say that thev are useful to the farming communities in three ways First, it enables the Department of Agriculture to know what garden seed, fiower seed, and other seed furnished should cost. The Department buys the seed in large quantities, and is in communication with the seed men throughout the country, and it has enabled the farmer to ascertain what is a fair price for the seed. In the second place, it enables the Department to do as is done in some cases, put its fingers upon the fraudulent seed dealer and adverti.se him as such. It enables the Department to .say to the country who are the honest Hon. John Wesley Gaines, M. C. Friend of all " Farmers with cockle-burs in their Hair,' and discoverer of " A Seed Trust." here that in my opinion In two years out of three it is practically wasted, of no account, and brings no result. And the reason is that, being no judge of the qualitv of the seed, having no way of telling how old the seed is. whether it will germinate or not. I am freriuently deceived, and the expenditure is worse than useless, as the land has to remain idle for another year. Now, if this principle were extended, if the Depart- ment could furnish small samples of clover seed and other field seed, the farmer could make his compari- son and he would be enabled to know whether the local seedsmen have sold him worthless seed or not. When we buy seed now that do not come up. we are told that it is due to the season, that it has been too dry, never too wet, perhaps, and other rea.sons against it. Let us enable the farmer to make these tests and decide whether he had been imposed upon or not. Mr. SIMS of Tennessee: The Secretary of Agricul- ture told me — and he will not deny it anywhere — that this was only an expression of his judgment as to the best use of the public money, and that he told the seed men at their convention in this eitv that they did not, at least all of them, furnish good seed, and the investi- gation of his Department proved it. Now, these farmers that are opposed to this appro- priation are that class of farmers who wear their watch chains across their bodies and part their chains in the middle, as they do their hair, and not that class of farmers who have got no watch chains or diamonds or free passes to go to so-called "agricultural meet- ings," but the farmers who need. want, and are grate- ful for this little bit of public favor. The newspapers that last year received 537.000,000 in graft by way of second-class postage rates are fine teachers of morality to be quoted here as lecturers of Congress on such a subject as this. I have as good- people in my district Republicans and Democrats, white and black, male and female, .as are to be found anywhere in the South or in the North, and they all want these seeds, all are glad to get them, never return them, and all write for more. We have had meetings of agricultural associations in iennessee. and not one, has ever said a word in opposi- tion to these seeds. The people who get the seeds are not protesting against them. It is an organized effort of private interests that expect to profit by being en- .abled to sell ,an inferior article of seed for more than they can now. Why, we farmers who do not wear our ■watch chains crossways, we all know that when you plant a common vegetable seed in a different section of tlie countr.v from that in which it was grown you get a. better result. Cabbage seed grown in Michigan gives better results for a few years in m.v State than home-grown seed. A farmer gets a paper of these seeds and plants them, makes seed, and next year he distributes them to his neighbors, and these covetous, greedy seed growers and dealers do not want them to grow their own seeds in this way from seed sent them by the Government — do not want them to have this little Agricultural Department nest egg — and they come here and propose to teach us what democracy is. Why, we vote money out of the Treasury for almost every object under the heavens, Constitution or no Con- stitution, and whenever the constitutional lawyers of the other side get to draw lines against the farmers as to a few mustard seed, cabbage seed, and a bean seed. I think our friends over there will have a very difficult task in undertaking to defend such a course in the Congression.'il elections next fall, where it is so well known that the Constitution has been shot through with 13-inch shells by them until there is nothing left of it but holes. [Laughter.] Then talk about drawing the line against this little universal benefit to everybody in tlie country or constitutional grounds. [Applause.] Mr. CANDLER of Mississippi: I opposed strenu- ously in committee the motion to strike the seed appro- priation from the pending, bill. I want to respond to the requests that come from the farmers them.selves, and I am willing to turn a deaf ear to these silk-hat. kid-gloved, high-collared, patent- leather-shoed, spike-tailed-aoat "agriculturists," that hold their conventions in the New Willard Hotel, in order to keep the farmers of the country from receiv- ing a package of seeds to which they are entitled. [Ap- plause and laughter.] If you will investigate for yourselves you will find that there are no farmers who follow the plow and that actually work in the fields, and by their brawn and muscle build up the wealth of this country, who are opposed to the distribution of seed. Mr. LILLEY" of Connecticut. I have letters from some here. Mr. CANDLER. It is very remark,able that this seed distribution has become such a species of graft all at once. If so. there has been the greatest army of graft- ers in the United States of America that ever appeared in the world, because this appropriation began in 1865, and there has been an appropriation every year since, down to 1906: and if it is "graft" now. the "grafters" began in 1865. and continued from then until this day. It was never thought to be graft to send to the honest farmers of the country a package of garden seeds, and til his wife a p.ackage of flower seeds, until the seed trust met at the New Willard Hotel and said it was "graft." and .some "statesmen" adopted their sugges- tion. The total amount of appropriations for garden seed for this purpose during all these years — from 1S65 to 190,-)— is only the comparative small sum of J4.767.- 526.21, and. as I showed the other day in a speech that I delivered on this floor, the total appropriation for the .Agricultural Department from the time of its organiza- tion down to to-day has only been the comparatively small sum of $65,000,000 for every purpose, from begin- ning to end. in connection with all the Agricultural De- partment's work. Now. the gentleman from New York I Mr. Cocks] .said that the Secretary of Agriculture was "I'p.ised to the distribution of seeds and wrote a letter in which he referred to some statement in a report that 111' I. ad made. Here is a letter from Mr. Galloway, who IS i-hief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, and he does not .say that he is opposed to the distribution of seeds, but. on the contrary, he savs the following- "There is little doubt in my mind that such distribu- tion accomplished more or less good." Mr. TRIMBLE of Kentucky: Now, Mr. Chairman I want to take up some of the reasons why the opponents of Government distribution of seed want to strike this provision out. It is said that the seed dealers are op- posed to It, and I .say they are behind the instigating all these newspaper articles opposing this measure, and I am going to make the broad assertion that .some of the greatest commercial thieves and scoundrels in this countr.v are among the seed dealers, and I will prove the truth of my assertion. [Applau.se.] I want to reiterate that some of the greatest thieves who are robbing the farmers in this land are among the wholesale seed dealers in this countrv and I want to prove it to this House by Government reports that can not be questioned. At the last session of Congress 1 introduced a bill to prevent the adulteration and mis- branding of blue-grass, orchard-grass, clover, and alfal- fa seed, because of the fact that many wholesale deal- ers were engaged in this adulteration business on a colossal scale, entailing a loss of millions of dollars to the farmers and enormous profits for themselves The bill provided heavy penalties for the adulterating and misbranding of these important seeds fine and imprisonment. It met the approbation of the Secretary of Agriculture and was favorably reported to the House by the Agricultural Committee, but on ,account of the lateness of the session it looked impossible to have it considered; therefore, at my suggestion, the Agricul- tural Committee very wisely incorporated in the agri- cultural appropriation bill the following provisions- The Secrefary of Agriculture is hereby directed to obtain in the open rnarket samples of seeds of grass clover, or alfalfa, test the same, and if any such seeds are found to be adulterated or misbranded. or any seeds of Canada bluegrass (Poa compressa) are obtained under any other name than Canada bluegrass or Poa compressa. to publish the results of the tests together WMth the names of the persons by whom the seeds were offered for sale. Now under the operation of this provision, mind you after the seed dealers of the countrv knew that this law was on the statute books, they were caught bv the wholesale, engaged in the adulteration and misbranding of seed. For the edification of those who are strenu- ously quoting the petitions of the seed dealers of the country as a reason why the Government distribution of seed should be done away with. I submit the first report of the Secretary of Agriculture in carrving out the provisions of this haw. that you may jvidgl for yourselves whether or not all of them are honelt and have the interest of the farmer at heart [Here follow.s the Circular issued by the Department ."eed'"efc ] ^ "^ ^°""'' '° '^^^* ^"^'^ adulterated 616 The Plorist-s' Exchange GRAFTED ROSBS KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list Grafted Stock. Prom 2)i inch Pots. $20.00per 100; $160.00 per Etoil De France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley . $20.00 per 100 ; $160.00 per 1.000. KILLARNEY 1,000. Bichmond. $26.00 per 100 ; $200.00 per 1.000. Rosalind Orr EnglUh. $20.00 perlOO; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per 100. regardless of number per 1.00). ordered. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>i Inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Klilarney. $10.00 per 1 0; $90.00 per 1.000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1.000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $90.00 per 1.000. $10.00 per 100; standard Varieties Grafted. Ivory, Franz Deepen. Bridesmaid. Souvenir du President Carnot. Bride. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testout. Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. Madame Abel Chatenay. Grafted from 2^4 inch pots, $16.00 per 100 ; $120.00 per 1,000 ; for A No. 1 stock ; nothing else will be sent out. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2'* inch pots. $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1.000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 '4 inch pots. »8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1.000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright roae, with .shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2 '4 inch pots, $15 00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Ramblerl. An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from a>s inch .pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; H7.60 per 100 ; $12.50 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Uentlon The FlorlaU* Ezcbange when writing. ROSE PLANTS, nncStrong Plants,from 2K in. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Sunrise S5.00 $40.00 Kaiserin 3.00 2.').00 Liberty 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $3.00 SaS.OO Uncle John 3.00 2.5.00 Chatenay 2.50 22.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $2..50 $22..50 Bridesmaid 2.50 22.50 Ivory 2.50 22.50 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2^2 in. pots, $6.00 perlOO; $50.00 per 1000. $6.00 Per 100 $50.00 Per 1000 LIBERTY, Bench Plants. $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago RICHMOND MentJoD The Floriats* ETChanpe when writing. R^^ A V* A Frail Karl Drasclikl, ^^9Cw« the finest white. Abel <:arriere, Mine, I.-xii7.et. Louie Van Houtte, Alfred Colomli, Duke of Kiiinbwrgh, Marie Bauuiaiin, Margaret Uickson, Mrs. T..alii&:. in excellent dormaut planttii. «12.U0 per KiO ; $1 50 per 10. Cjclamen. in five separate colore, etrong plants, $18 00 per 1000 ; $2 CD per 100. Estra excel- lent plants. 4c. each. Geraniums, ptronK, 2H in. pots in variety. $2.50 per 100. Hollyhocks, in colore, $l.bO per 100. W^JVl. SXUPPE, Westbury Station, U. I., IN. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. OWN ROOT ROSES BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, J^ in. I"'ts. $3.00 |)er 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. DEAIV «Sr CO., LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Mention The Florists' Eicchange when writing. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING K.\TR,\ FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE KKOM MILUKVV LIBERTY, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN VERBENAS Perfectly lioalthy. Fine bushy iilants, 3 to S buds and blooms Price, 3 in. pots. $4.50 per 100 I Verschaffeltii i COLEUS "•""""■■"•""■ ("""".s"'" Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100 : $6.00 per 1000. From 2 ' 2 inch pots. Complete Assortment. Send for List of Varieties. BABY RAMBLER ETOILC DE FRANCE BEN CANT CRIMSON RAMBLER DOROTHY PERKINS WICHURIANA HYBRID PERPETUALS TEAS AND HYBRID TEAS RAMBLERS AND CLIMBERS Per 100 $ 6,00 .. 15.00 .... 5.00 ... 3..50 ... 8..50 2.00 .. 4.00 . 3.S0 ... 3..50 Per 1000 $.50.00 27.50 27.50 18.00 35.00 27.50 27.50 J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. RICHMOND And other Roses in 3-in pots ready for planting. Delivery on or any time after May first. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $12.0U SlOO.Ou Maid and Bride 5.00 40.00 Chatenay 5.00 40.00 Ivory 5.00 40.00 inited Slates Cut Flower Co., - Elmlra,N.Y. I I— IIS/I rvi Fine 3 inch stock, $15.00 per 100. American Beauty roses, zy. inch $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Bouvardia, white, red and pink, 2^ inch, 14- 00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florlsta* Lxcban^e when writing. ASPARAGUS, Plumosus Nanus and Spreneerll, 2K inch pots. $20 per 1000. JACKSON a PERKINS CO., NewarK, Wayne Co.. New YorK GRAFTEDnKOSES^ K ally for immediate .shipment the fnlloxvlnK fine stoclc, and equal to the Lest, all on EnsHsl. manetti. WO 1000 Richmond, 2,'^ pots S20.00 S175.00 Killariiey, " Bridesmaid, " Bi-ido. . " Riclimond, own roots Casli with order, or satisluctory retereuec. 17.50 13.00 13.00 13.00 1.50.00 120.00 120.00 120.00 ROBERT SIMPSON, CLIFTON, N. J. GRAFTED ROSES Free from mildew ; strong and healthy BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, 2S in. pots. SO.OO per 100; $S5.00 per Kioo : 3* in pots. $12.00 per 100. KILLARNEY, S15.00 per 100. Cash With ( > k i' e i; . J. W. HOWARD Russell Street, Woburn, Mass Mention The Florists' Eiohange when writing. Gilt-Edged Rose Stock. Own roots, propagated from grafted stock. Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND... WELLESLEY .3 in. -.4 in. $90.00 85.00 $10.00 8.00 10.00 3..50 4 50 8.00 4.00 INCH. eqnal to4in.stoek. 35.00 35.00 CHATENAY .!'."!.!2J in! " 3 in. KILLARNEY 2 in. BRIDESMAIDS 8 in. GRAFTED, 2'j These arc extra strong plants. . , Per 100 Per lOOO KILLARNEY $16.00 $135.00 GATES - 10.00 CHATENAY 10.00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. Mention Tlio Florists' Exchange when writing. May 12 1906, The Flori^t^^ Bxchange Mr. POWERS of Maine: I believe if you could trace .!! 'i?J'°^3^i?" '° .''^ .'■'"" source, tliough many gentle .. ,..L^v.,, n^ ii^ ivAi atiuice, Liiougn many gentle- nien may not realize it— I mean the refusal to include m the bill the small sum that should be, and heretofore has been, appropriated for the benefit of the farmer who works with his own hoe and plows with hi.s own hands not the kid-gloved gentlemen who farm by the honest sweat of the other fellow's brow— you would find that it originates and all springs from the persons engaged and haying a large amount of money employed in rais- ing and selling seeds for the market. I have heard it called the "seed trust"— whether a tru.st or not I cannot say. 1 refer to the men who are holding or about to hold, as I am informed, a convention at the New Wil- lard to see to It that no appropriation for seeds is made =o„/i!^f "! " .f"''!' ^"™ appropriated for the purpose of sending to the farmers throughout the country pack- ages of seeds. They have been accustomed to receive them. By receiving these packages they fail to buy of the agents of these various large concerns, who, I dare say, advertise in every paper from which the gentleman has letters, and to pay them their very remunerative profits as they get them from the Government. I be- leve that the farmer, and especially the small farmer, in the out-of-the-way little town and plantation is as deserving of consideration as any class of men in our country, and until I hear from this class I shall vote to continue to send him a little memento from the (j-ovemment in the shape of a few packages of seed as ^^^„ ';;"■<; ''«.," the distribution of seed accomplished but the one object of binding the farmers closer to the National Government at Washington it would be well worth the sending of them out. There can be no question but every package of seed that goes out from the Govern- ment at Washington to a certain extent binds the man who receives it closer to his Government. It is all right (or business men to pooh-pooh this idea: it is well enough for you to talk about your "kid-glove far- w,irw ,™f"T°''-,'A''^,?-''"^*.'"=.who have mixed with the world, but I will tell you it is a different question with the isolated farmer, the farmer living on the plains where he has little opportunity of mixing with the world, where the postman comes but seldom When such a farmer receives one or several of these packages of seed he can not but welcome them with pleasure It wiL? »°"°\ °'^""' to him that his Government at Washington has remembered him. and it can not but bind him closer to his Government They tell us that this is graft. The idea is too ridiculous to need refutation. There can be no graft ?„/„*' n n'^^ people receive the benefit. These seed fSteS "o thi ll?p\l: " "^ "^^ P^^P'^''^ """"-^y '■«di«'"- T f'^iV v^Jr^^^f^r'^ 5^ South Carolina: I stand here and I tell you that I advocate this free-seed distribution not because I can send Tom Jones in my district 25 cents' worth of seeds, but because I am able to send him a Ht- mav'he^'.hl^y P'-^'^* ?£ sood shipping qualities "nd he wen =?„f^ ®/°/''!pP '*>??« berries and have them keep ^s wp hf„L"S'*''"' "^ making a thousand dollars an acre such a hpS.?,^? '" my country, he may be able to send I" onn ,n nTrJ"*^ ? 1"'' .^^eeping qualities that he makes 5. ,000 an acre [Applause.] I want to say that the same thing that is true of cotton seeds, and I favor th s because it does not provide simply for tesling thf PY^'^-c?"^ 'he seed, but here are the words that ItrikI tT liv^l"'''' ™";1'' '2 'l'^ different localities." I want to live to see the day when not only $200,000. but 6J7 $1,000,000 shall be given to the Secretary of Agricul- ture, who shall gather around him a class of experts wlio shall scour the world and select the finest feeds and the finest plants and send them to those localities where they will do the most good, and I tell you mv triends, you would be astonished if you knew what y.-jst good would come from such a plan as that [Applause.] tiifii. Mr. BURNETT, of Alabama: Gentlemen are mis- t,-iken -when they state that no good results come from the distribution of these seed. The seed men are try- ing to impose upon us in every way they can, and t^hey have evidently imposed upon the chairman of the Committee on Agriculture. In the "Record" of last Jhursday the chairman of that committee obtained unanimous consent to insert in the "Record" as a part of his remarks a list of the newspapers and national granges protesting against the free distribution of seeds. The matter asked to be inserted the Chairman no doubt in good faith thought to be of the character indicated by him and yet we find among the very first article.s inserted three letters from one seed house and quite a number from other seed houses The gentleman possibly thought he was inserting extracts from newspapers and resolutions of granges only, but he has been imposed upon by the very people who are now seeking to impose upon this House, and he has inserted a lot of advertisements of seed men One of them I call attention to is a letter from Peter Hendel:son & Co., of March 31. 1906, in which they Th»,? n^^r^t^W'^'^K l!P°"^ *h| Secretary of Agriculture, ihey quote the following from a letter of a Congress- man: So soon as the Agricultural Department has driven seed men to furnishing good seeds— that is to say, seeds that will grow— there will be no further occasion for a continuance of this gratuity," "These" Hendersons letter says, "are the sentim'ents of the honorable Secretary of Agriculture repeatedly expressed recently; they are couched in almost the same language that he has used. Privately, to one seedsman, he took the opposite side. Further on in this letter Henderson & Co. say- "The vegetables on sale in every market in the country the (lowers grown by florists which are raised from seeds the crops grown by the seed growers, the gardens of the critical amateurs, all refute in the strongest way possible the insinuations of the Secretary of Agricul- ture relative to the quality of the seeds sent out by the seedsmen. ' ' »v®o the gentleman has inserted here an attack upon the Secretary of Agriculture made by the seed men and given a quasi indorsement to it by inserting it in the Record. Mr. Chairman, there is more in this statement of the Congressman and the Secretary of Agriculture, per- haps, than appears on the outside. It shows that it is one of the purposes and objects and effects of this tree-seed distribution to force the seed men to fur- nish good seed. That has been adverted to bv the dis- tinguished gentleman from Tennessee, and I 'desire to call further attention to it. There are only about $200.- 000 expended in this appropriation, and there are onlv ^ .few million packages of free seed sent out. Now with tliese great seed men expending their millions can It be possible that this small number of free seed really comes in competition with the seed men-* Is that the real reason of their opposition to this propo- sition? Is it that the Government comes in competi- tion with them? Is not there behind it a sinister reason — that is. the fear that the Government, by the very seed that they examine and purchase from the seed men, will detect the wrongs that they are per- petrating on the people, and isn't that the real reason that they are making this strenuous opposition'' As has been stated by the gentleman who preceded me let them show letters from the men who till the soil the small farmers and the small gardeners of this country, objecting to it. A chairman of the National Grange, who. perhaps, works a hundred men and knows nothing about the practical operation of it, may not want them, and a professor in some agricultural col- lege, who sits in an easy chair and talks about the theory of farming, perhaps will not want them but you go with me to the rural districts, to the one- horse farmer, a man who has 40 acres and a mule and .see if you find any opposition there to this appro- priation. Not only that, but it is an encouragement to the.se farmers to improve their own crops As to the quality of the seeds. I have no doubt but that if the free seeds are continued the seed men themselves will furnish better seed than they have been in the liabit of doing. Besides this, the little farmer in the rural district who receives from the Government a package of seeds teels that he has some interest in the Government and that the Government has some interest in him If you take this from them, and the Post Office Depart- ment, as It IS threatening to do, curtails their little rural free delivery— cuts them oft from that and re- fuses them the benefits of the second-class rates on paper.? that are issued in the interest of the farmer — then, indeed, may they feel that this Government has no interest in them. Against the Abuse. ,.''f''; HENRY of Connecticut: Mr. Chairman, The free distribution of rare and valuable seeds among the peo- ple was, in earlier years, a wise and beneficent measure but. perverted from its original purpose, it has become one of the most contemptible grafts permitted under the administration of the Federal Government It is a striking object lesson, showing how easily a good thing can be converted into a cherished abuse in this instance firmly intrenched in the average Congressional mind and believed to be a useful gratuitv calculated to conciliate and flatter susceptible constituents, although usually frankly acknowledged to be a burden and nuisance. Mr. LILLY of Connecticut: Mr. Chairman. I am opposed to an appropriation for the free distribution of these ordinary garden seed, because I do not believe that It IS any more a part of the function of this Gov- ernment to distribute an article of no better quality ttian can be obtained at the nearest grocery than any other article that can be obtained at the same store, there is no more reason why we should distribute these cornmon garden seeds and no more excuse for such a distribution than there would be in distributing postage stamps or pocketknives. I am against graft in this form, as well as in every other form. I am against this appropriation, as I am against all such appropriations .because It is not good business, and regret that there is not more unanimity o?^ h,^ members of this House to conduct the affairs ^fples T d"on'^ on thoroughly up-to-date business prin- nnv vichf . ' believe any member of this House has dTffereiS^v thnn^h"^ '° ^JJ""" ""= People's money any w„,-t^" ^ "'^" ■'^® would spend his own money, if it TnVtl^d of'Zt''-rjf'' enterprise that he was conducting instead or the affairs of this great nation nofcare°t';^en^ter o? Nebraska: Mr. Chairman. I do not care to enter into a discussion of the merits of these seeds that are sent out. We will all concede th?t »',f>- are the very best that can possibly be secured Ih\t tii PO question about that at all; but; granting that, the fact remains that there is absolutely no W^oort derived from the distribution of these garden sleds outside of the advantages derived by thote who Ire engaged in truck gardening. I will adniit thaT peon e great^'cfti^s^f r'' "V gardening in the "uburbs ot S^v great cities or on farms near the great cities mf^ht dfs'trtSStfon"?'? ?r"= %"'"' '""" ">« i in pots 3.00 Pansy Plants. In bud and bloom 1.50 GERANIUMS 10 Var. IMy gelection, 3HJ In. pots 10 Var. My selection^ 3 in. pots Cannas, May 1st. My selectiou Vinca Var. 3 in. pots Alteniautberas, May 1st Per lOO $3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 Centaurea Gymnocarpa, $3.00 per 100 C ASH . JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. GERANIUMS Out of 4 in. pots, in bud and bloom. $5.00 per 100. 2* in. pots, best kinds, $1.50 per 100. ALYSSUIM, single and double, in bloom. $2.00 per 100. SALVIA. BONFIRE, 2i in., !82.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, Sin. pots. $15.00 per 100- Vegetable Plants Cabbage, Wakefield, and Early Summer. $1 00 per 1000, Tomatoes, fi varieties, fine plants. $2.00 per ItHXi. Cauliflower, Snowball and Erfurt, S2..50 per 1000. Sweet Potatoes, red andyeUow. BRISTOL, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. $1.25 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO.. 100,000 GERANIUMS Finest stock In thf oormtry. T>ouble er 100. Nearly all In bud and Moom. t'A?sNAS. 6 vsrIetieB, and BKGONIA VKll- NON, in bnd and blonm. stronu.S in.. $4.00 per l<»0. DKKKlt'S FKTCNIAS. ginslefrinEed, SAL- VIA ISONFIItE. and HKLIOTKOPK. In bud and bloom, strone- 3 in . $3 fK) per lon. DKAC-i:>A IiVniVISA.Htrong, 5 in.. $2 00; 8 in., $3.00; 3 ft., $4.00 per doz. Elegant plants. Oash. WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. kfention The FtorlstB* Bxchao^ when writing. GERANIUMS From 4-in, pots in bud and bloom fine. John Doyle, N utt. Mad. Barney, e read with interest by the many friends of Mr. Poll- worth. C. C. Pollworth, president of the C. C. Pollworth Company, wholesale florists, may be appointed by Mayor Becker to succeed Daniel Erdmann whose term as park commissioner expires on June 1. Mr. Pollworth has the backing of a large number of prominent Milwaukee citizens and business men who believe that the city .should have a practical florist on the park board. While Mayor Becker has not committed himself it is understood that he believes a florist on the park board could save money for the city in the purchasing of trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants for the parks and that he would be valuable in suggesting ideas and economies of decoration in the parks. Mr. Pollworth is a prominent florist. He has been vice-president of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists and presi- dent of the Milwaukee Florists' Club." Trimble's Tirade Against tlie Seed Trade. Ill the course ' giving me ;i pointer. * * * In regard to what we feed carnations to give them the clove scent, you must think that I am indeed a regular wizard. The only way that we get clove- scented carnations is to grow varieties that are natur- ally fragrant. We do not feed them anvthing. nor do we know that it is possible to feed them anvtliing that will give them tlie clove scent. We do know this, that by giving the house plenty of ventilation, growing them at the proper temperature and keeping evervthing about the house in a good sanitary condition, and also by not allowing the plants to become infested with green fly thus making it necessary to smoke the houses heavily with tobacco stems, we get better scented flowers than we otIierwi.se would. Other than this we have no secret method whrrr-hv wp secure clove scent in carnations. Advice and Thanlis. Editor Florists' Exchange: I see those Boston garBeners are assuming rather a belligerent attitude regarding that mechanical watering question. I would suggest that they try a little Scotch, without water, as a pacifier until siich times as mechanical watering reaches a state of innocuous desuetude, like the short span to the south greenhouse and the butted glass fad. I tender my thanks to Mr. Ingram for "putting me wise" regarding the gender of "horticulture." .Tohn .Scott, please take notjce and dress accordingly. JOHN BIRNIE. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR: I observe it has become the fashion for .scribblers having "views" to express, to preface their .screeds with a quotation from a poet. I would willingly fall into line: but as this is the season of garden making, when "all Nature is bursting into bud, blossom, and song," I am too busy reading and following out the instructions of the National Coun- cil of Horticulture, to find time to search the Scrip- tures even, let alone poetic productions. Any one who carries out modern horticultural advice can, I think, readily endorse Charles Dudley Warner when he .says: "What a man most needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it." * * * I fail to see where John Birnie's quotation is pat. The analogy is not clear as between himself and the bumble bee or the plundering herd. The poignancy M. E. church, Santa Clara. Hotel Vendome Annex. Pacific Mfg. Co. ^ people killed, several injured. Mr. Pierce'sMill. Elks' Hall. First Presbyterian Church, San Jose. San Jose Post Office. SOME CALIFORNIA VIEWS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE. (Courtesy of H. la. Earl of W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Pliila.) Dwelling House of I,e9ter I,. Morse; Chimney gone, plastering loosened and falling. of his remarks in general would indicate that the bee fitted his case the better of the two. Now as to parsing! Why, at my age, one is apt to forget all about Lindley Murray and Lennie. What's the good of grammar, anyway, to a writer for the horticultural trade press? Jemima says Birnie's request reminds her of the answer given by a school mate of hers regarding parsing and definition of the word in question: "Brains is a collective noun, used either in the single or plural; and is a commodity never found outside of Scotland — according to the Scotch." « * * Tho.se having ambition, gall or an eye on the .S. A. P. presidency, or their agents, rather, are, I notice, already busy. I presume they feel as regards this high, oflice much as the old maid did about marriage; if they don't offer themselves, they'll never be asked. I have many times wondered what in- duced men to hanker after the presidency of this and other societies rather than allow the society to seek their valuable services. Your New England contemporary now fully enlightens me on this point. The opportunity is afforded a president, I read, to make a noise, to pose, and to grind axes. That's something not to be sneezed at; and you cannot blame even a New York wholesaler for endeavoring to grasp it. . * * * In these days of ideals it is somewhat strange why we never have had papers presented in competition, for a cash consideration, on the "Ideal President," such as would fit the case of the S. A. F. O. H., its offspring and relatives. In a future issue I may present my "views," on this important subject. Meantime I desire it to be understood that I am not a candidate for any office; and it wouldn't matter if I were — I'd never get it. My next year's choice for the president of the S. A. F., so as to geographically distribute the honor, would be a well-known and popular Chicago retailer; or the society might even go as far west as Denver, Colorado, for a president, and fare no worse. I am in receipt of a communication from a Massa- chusetts reader in which he apologises for, mentally, having at times desired to kick me, saying such desire was an indiscretion. He takes it all back now, be- cause of that paragraph from my pointless pen re- lating to the dearth of hospitality and good conifei'se in Scotland, according to Diogenes. He ends thus: "Let your good work go on; get after us when we need it, and we will take care that you also are ■regulated' — if necessary." This is indeed a compli- ment after what Birnie has said. I feel like asking that reader to administer another mental kick in the same place: though why one engaged in doing ■ "good work," such as mine, should receive any kind of pedal castigation seems paradoxical. But it is fame's reward. Even the tragic poet who is en. dowed with the faculty of drawing tears from the eyes of his readers has been said by Heine to but possess "a talent in common with the meanest onion." The versatile sage of Buffalo has. I notice, after informing us of his acquaintance with Constantine and his vices turned his attention and ours to the national instrument of Scotland. The fact that his views on this relic of barbarism coincide with my own provides another proof of the saying that "great minds run in the same channel;" consequently, John Birnie's mind cannot be regarded as a "great" one. But there are different opinions of windbags. While it is quite true that in the case of the "prehistoric windbag of old Scotia," "distance lends enchant- ment;" on the other hand, proximity has its charm in the cases of the windbag of Buffalo, and JOB. 622 The Plorists' Exchange AMONG THE GROWERS. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. The shipping o£ bedding plants by Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111., is on the rush now. Every day several wagon loads go out, and it is very seldom that orders received in the morning mail are not filled and ship- ped same day. This, Mr. Mosbsek says, secures him many orders, especially in the rush of bedding out season, when the florists do not want to wait a week or more for plants needed at once. The accompany- ing picture of the greenhouses also shows part of his helpers, which numbered 36 on last week's pay roll, besides 10 hired by the month. His greenhouses and hotbeds are still full of vigorous plants. Orders are coming in in large numbers from almost every state in the Union and in answer shipments leave for Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts and the other New England states, as well as for Texas and other Southern points, while Colorado, Utah, California, Washington and all the great West and Northwest are getting a good share, although the largest part of the shipments go to florists in Illinois and the Central states. Besides bedding plants, Mr: Mosbeek is working up a good stock of hardy perennial flowering plants, such as hardy phlox, peonies, Shasta daisy., etc. Several acres are devoted to cannas and dahlias; and pansies are grown by the hundred thousands. Of these he secures his seed from abroad: several thousands are shipped out daily during Spring plant- ing. Making of Hailstones. If one would know how a hailstone is formed he must first dissect it. He will find that it is composed of a quan- tity of tiny crystals arranged in concentric rings or zones, and each zone in turn will have its evidence to give con- cerning the making of the hailstone on its way to the earth. An atom of dust Is the nucleus of each hailstone. These atoms of dust pervade every part of the atmosphere and are found not only in the lower strata of the air, but the winds carry them to the tops of the highest mountains. So that, no matter whether samples of air are obtained by balloonists or mountain climbers, minute particles of dust are always to be found in them. It is coming to be believed that without these atoms of dust upon which the moisture of the air can settle there would be no rain- drops, no fog, no snow, dew, clouds or hail. Without these minute platforms, as they are called, upon which the moisture condenses as it alights, rain would be continually pouring down upon the earth. These motes keep the at- mosphere buoyed up till such times as circumstances com- pel them to yield up the supplies thev have collected. If a little vapor should happen to condense on a particle of dust floating aimlessly about in the air there is the beginning of what, under favorable circumstances, will become a full sized hailstone. The hailstone to attain great size must plunge to the earth from a great height. The clouds which float at the greatest distance from the earth are those known as the cirrus, and are often many miles above the tops of the highest mountains. If the beginning of a hailstorm can only dive to the earth from this height it will, in its headlong flight, pass through strata of air differing very much as regards temperature and moisture, and these are circumstances most favorable to its development. But before it can begin its descent it must find some way of being carried up to these heights. So the journey is made by getting into the way of one of the strong ascensional currents which spring upward from almost every part of the earth's surface. In such a place It is not long before the moisture on the atom of dust freezes. The form which the frozen moisture takes depends upon circumstances, but there are many possibilities before It. It may crystallize as a tiny pellet of snow, or may take the shape of an ice crystal or simply the form of a frozen raindrop. Any of these shapes will serve as an excellent beginning for a further change. It is easily understood that the force of gravitation has been constantly pulling this atom of dust and its con- gealed moisture toward the ground. As it starts on Its View of Greenhouse Establishment ot l.tuivij; Mosbaek, Oiinrfia, 111. journey back to the earth it will pass through strata of air which differ greatly in moisture and temperature. Some of the air will be above the freezing point and other layers will be below it, while it will be no uncommon thing for the hailstone to dash through a cloud some thousands of feet thick. The hailstone itself, with its heart of ice, is always below the freezing point, so that any moisture which settles upon it is promptly frozen and forms a girdle of ice about the nucleus. When the hailstone passes through the air that is I below the freezing point the moisture settles upon it in the form of a clear zone of ice, while, on the other hand, when the air is moistened and its moisture is above the freezing point the girdle of ice is opaque. The above waif is going the rounds of the press. Whether the "Making of Hailstones" as described above is from a scientific source or not, the writer is unable to say, but If the theory is correct, where does the cannon come in as a deterrent agency? JOHN G. ESLER. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. Bisulphide of Carbon. Editor Florists' Exchange: A. B. C. is inquiring when to use bisulphide of carbon. I would like to tell him it can be used at any time, but be sure to select a cloudy day. Insert the material a foot each way from the grape. The hole must be made a foot deep; and as soon as the bisulphide is put in the hole the latter must be closed up with the heel. Put no more than one ounce in each hole. I have used it on delphiniums, digitalis and other plants, and have never seen its equal. If this is not the information A. B. C. wants. If he will let me know I will tell him more about it. HERMAN C. SCHMEISKB. Lenox, Mass. Interior of one of I^udvlg Mosbaek^s Greenliouses, Onarga, 111. TARRTTOWN (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY.— The regular monthly meeting of this so- ciety was held Tuesday evening, April 24, President Mooney in the chair. William Scott's prize, carried over from the March meeting for the best flowering plant, was won by John Featherstone, Yonkers, with a beautiful plant ot Cineraria stellata. He also car- ried off President Mooney's prize for the best grown foliage plant, with a well-grown plant of caladium; and received the society's certificate of merit for an improved plant of schizanthus. President Mooney gave a short talk on chrysanthemums, which was followed by a discussion. The May meeting being Ladies' Night, the members are requested to make as large an exhibit of cut flowers as possible. The entertainment committee is working hard to make this a success. JAMES BALLANTYNE. THE SUFFOLK COUNTY (N. Y.) HORTICUL- TURAL ASSOCIATION held its regular monthly meeting at Islip on Tuesday evening. May 1. In the absence of President Sims, Vice-President Stuart called the meeting to order. One new member was elected. W. P. Ross, representing the F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, exhibited a vase of their new carnation Winsor. Though late in the season, the blooms were very fine; the strong stiff stems hold- ing the massive blooms erect. The members spoke very highly of it. Other visitors present were: J. Hay, representing H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, and J. B. McArdle, representing Vaughan's Seed Store. The association holds its monthly meetings alternate- ly at Islip and Bay Shore; the next meeting will be held at Bay Shore on Tuesday, June 5. C. D. LENOX (Mass.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular meeting of this society was held Satur- day. May 5, President S. Carlquist in the chair. This society held an institute with the Housatonic Agricul- tural Society and its President, F. W. Heath, intro- duced Dr. B. L. Hartwell of the Rhode Island Ex- periment Station as a speaker of the evening. Dr. Hartwell gave us a very intelligent and instructive lecture on "How Plants Grow." He explained by large charts the chemical structure of the leaves, stems and roots, also the various chemical experi- ments making at Kingston. R. I. A committee was appointed to draw up resolutions of condolence, to be sent to the widow of our esteemed and active member, Wm. Woods. C. F. UTICA, (N. Y.) FLORISTS' CLUB. — The May meeting was held at the home of Dr. W. A. Row- lands in Whitesboro. There were about 25 florists present, including the following from out of town: Mr. .Schesch and Seward Hakes of Ilion. Mr. Graham of Little Falls and Mr. Kilbourne of Clinton. The following officers were elected: President, Frank J. Baker; vice-president, Seward Hakes, Ilion; treas- urer, C. F. Seltzer; secretary, J. C. Spencer. After the meeting a repast was served and all present had an enjoyable time. MONMOUTH COUNTY (N.J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — This society held its semi-monthly meet- ing on May 4. Mr. Paul's paper on "Herbaceous Plants" was laid over until next meeting. Among other exhibits Wm. Tui-ner had a seedling melon, a cross between Royal Favorite and Sutton's A. One. This is a splendid flavored green fleshed melon, with very few seeds, and of good size. It weighed flve pounds. It scored 95 points. The Judges of the evening were: N. Butterbach and George Kuhn. May 12, 1906 NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — A regular meeting of this society was held Tues- day evening; President MacLellan in the chair. There was a good attendance. The principal busi- ness of the evening was the presentation of the schedule as arranged and recommended by the ex- ecutive committee. The schedule for 1906 went through with but few changes in its mal\e up. After the schedule was safely berthed, the rules were of- fered as targets to those who missed a shot at the former. It is well for any society, and particularly for a horticultural society to have in its membership men who always see possibilities for maliing good better. In the past this society had no iron clad rule to govern the men who exhibited groups of plants. Until a year or two ago when a sojourner from the State of New York criticized our groups and characterized the mas haycocks, Newport gar- deners were proud of the effect they produced by this same style of grouping. Now it seems that the sojourner referred to made converts among members of the craft in Newport with the result that one of these converts proposed making a rule that no arti- ficial supports be used in the arranging of groups of palms and foliage plants. This rule was adopted by the society. D. M. NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY.— John E. Lager entertained the regular monthly gathering with an informal talk upon the orchid. The substance was historical and eulogistic of this enthusiast's favorite flower, and the discussion was upon cultural lines in which much interesting infor- mation was drawn out. The floral display contained many meritorious examples from Lager & Hurrell, Julius Roehrs Company, and the private houses of Henry Graves and William Barr. A general display of the .season's flowers in the competition for the society's various prizes tilled the rooms. The judges for the evening were: Jos. A. Manda, Edward Thomas and George von Qualen. J. B. D. THE ELBERON (N. J.) HORTICULTURAL SOC- IETY held its regular meeting on IVIonday. May 7. President W. D. Robertson in the chair. Two new members were elected and four proposed. At the previous meeting it was decided to hold the meetings once a month during the Summer season. The secretary of the society, W. H. Waite, tendered his resignation owing to his leaving the vicinity; it was accepted with regret. George Masson was elected secretary. It was decided that the next meeting would be a rose and strawberry meeting, several prizes being donated. A committee was appointed for the purpose of planting the flower borders around the public school. G. M. The Florjgt^^ Exchange 623 Cyaniding for White Fly. Editor Florists' Exchange-: Since offering through your columns to help an inyuirer exterminate the troublesome white fly, so many inquiries have reached me that it would be impossible to answer them individually and separ- ately, so I have concluded to state in your columns some of my experience with the use of cyanide of potassium. A few years ago I was much troubled with the fly. I tried fumigating, the use of pyrethrum powder, tobacco dust, whale-oil soap, sulplio -tobacco soap, without effect. Then I hunted up the manner of using cyanide on nursery stock, but could get no information, except in reading the bulletins sent out by the Pennsylvania State entomologist which set forth that Professor So and So killed white fly in a house of coleus, al.so scale on ferns, without damaging the stock; but no further instruction could be obtained. This information was of little or no use — somewhat like that in some books written on floriculture, giving some Instruction; but not stating if coleus should be grown in the same temperature as roses or not, etc. However, I made up a dose in a small house using 1% pounds cyanide, killing everything in it, having cut down the amount % to wha,t is used on nursery stock to the cubic foot. Cyanide of potassium crude can be bought of any druggist in almost every fair sized city; it costs in 20 or more pound lots about 30c. per pound; comes in cake form Vi-inch thick, nearly white. Sulphuric acid, liquid form, if bought in full carboy of about 150 pounds costs 3c. to 4c. per pound. Both are deadly poison and should be kept where they cannot be handled by those not acquainted with them. The acid will burn tlie flesh, cloth, wood, etc., and can be used only in gla.ss or glazed ware vessels. The proportions are: to each pound of cyanide two pounds acid, four pounds water, though a less amount of acid may be sufficient. The last use we made of the above was In a house 75 by 20 feet 4-foot walls, moderately steep to ridge, applying a very light dose — 7 ounces cyanide, 14 ounces acid, 28 ounces water, placed in one vessel in end of house most affected, just before leaving for the night, without ventilating. In the morning the fly was dead and no stock hurt. Any one can roughly calculate from the above the amount required for smaller or larger houses. A little stronger dose will not injure stocli, but if double the amount were used, ventilating should be done by first opening the door at either end 20 or 30 minutes after applying; and 30 minutes later it will be safe to enter the house and open a ventilator or two where raised separately; but get out as soon as possible. In about 30 minutes later all danger is over. To prepare the mixture weigh the required amount of cyanide, first broken in pieces about the size of a silver dollar (on any fairly accurate scales); put I/ady Bountiful White Ictr. of the £>ci'Cicct> tc the ^^^ccictu in thie auD nianv' cither a'aij-i::^- 5o t\\ov»c him .lu^ that the same be cnqv0t!i3ct> nn<> prct?cntc^ tc> him ai\i> tKat tKc same be !3].■>rca^ iipoii the ^ccDr^J^ c>f this J&gfocict^'. (|ou-. Engrossed Testimonial to Malcolm MacRorie, Treasurer New Jersey Floricultural Society. the west front of the Capitol, as viewed from the Botanic Gardens, set in trop- ical plants and palms. To the left of the Speaker were the tributes from his Danville friends, the center piece being a Roman wreath of orchids surrounded with American Beauty roses. Three streamers floated out from the wreath; on one of them appeared the words: '■The Noblest Roman of Them All." The other decorations in the reception room consisted of an elaborate display of palm.s. The walls were draped with Corpus florida, with large clusters of red roses showing through the lace- work of white. F. H. Kramer is building a new house which he will plant with his rose, Queen Beatrice, this season. In looking over William Clark's es- tablishment. I observed a new rose, dark pink in color. The bloom, car- ried on an erect stem, is large and full. Mr. Clark obtained this hybrid from a cross between Mme. Abel Chatenay and Liberty; it looks promising. He has several hundred young plants on hand which will be benched this season tor further developments. Trade is normal. There is a good sup- ply of outdoor grown lily of the valley which is exceptionally fine. Spring planting has started in the city parks. J. A. G. ingly for a week or more yet. As I believe I stated last week this condi- tion is owing to earthquake-ruptured pipes and mains of the city. And this reminds me that four fern and flower growers are winning golden opinions of multitudes of destitute peo- ple encamped in their several vicini- ties. This reference relates to Charles Abraham, proprietor of the Western Nursery; John H. Sievers. proprietor of the nursery that bears his name; H. Plath, proprietor of The Ferneries, and E. W. McLellan, the wholesale flower grower at Burlingame. The artesian wells at these nurseries have been a godsend to many thousands of burned- out families. The one thing that forcefully im- presses us these times is, that modern man needs but four cardinal things for his comfort and health— money, water, food and clothing, and that other things he can dispense with on a pinch. These four things are what we need, now, to-day. and no currents toward us in this direction should be checked or discountenanced. But there is one New York man here of popular name who has a penchant for a fifth need— flowers, and flowers a-plenty. His name is Claude H. Smith, the son of the head of the Smith Pre- mier Typewriter Company of Ithaca, N. Y. He was engaged to be married next month to Miss Bessie Wilson, the daughter of a burned-out resident of San Francisco. When he heard of our calamity and received no response to his telegrams, he started for San Fran- cisco and sought two days before he found in a tented field the only girl in all the earth to him. He next found Charley Shellgrain, manager of Sievers & Boland's flower store that was. and is to be again, and arranged for an elaborate floral decoration of the Wil- son tent, and in this midst of choicest blooms a minister made the young man from New York and the lady named, Mr. and Mrs. Claude H. Smith. This unique wedding occurred the last day of April, and three days later. May 3, the young couple departed for Ithaca. And what do you think of this for a post-calamity affair? The many thousands of persons who have been dleighted in past years with the annual Spring rose show in the Ferry building are now being regaled many of them, by a repetition of this exhibit at the Piedmont Springs Park on the east side of the bay. and each one of the many who attend is given a choice bouquet. The roses are reported by the Oakland papers as "more beautiful than ever, the variety greater and instead of walls and glasses for a setting, are the soft grass, green shrubs, encircling trees, and rolling hills. It is a rose exhibit > held under ideal conditions, the only way it should be held, and not only are the hundreds of standard varieties to be found throughout the park, but many of the old-fashioned kinds, such as the sweet brier. Old C^stilian of the Padres and others, are at home there." The exhibit is made by the Oakland and San Francisco Ferry Syn- dicate, a pet association that is under the wing and fostering care of the Santa Fe Railway Company. ALVIN. Los Angeles, Cal. News Notes. The Spring flower show of The Southern California Horticultural So- ciety has been postponed until the week ending May 26. because of the demoral- ization of business interests of the State, caused by the terrible disaster which overtook San Francisco. For ten days the entire population of the State worked, some of them night and day, collecting, preparing, and forwarding supplies to the distressed people of the stricken city. So also has the La Fies- ta del flores (carnival of flowers) been postponed to that date. Whether the grand convention of The Mystic Shrine will be held here at this time is yet an unsettled question. John S. Forster, gardener for Mrs. Childs. has three seedling carnations —a light pink, pure white and light scarlet, which for robust habit are ahead of anything here for field cul- ture. Every flower is held erect on a strong stem without any staking or tying up. The new rose Killarney has proved to be a valuable variety in the open — a very free bloomer, healthy foliage, and the flowers do not scald in our bright sunlight as is the case with many varieties, particularly Henrietta. The Ross Nursery, of Vermont ave- nue, has a fine stock of the new named solanum which was the wonder and admiration of all who attended our flower show last November. The ber- ries which are about the size of a pea, and of the most dazzling scarlet, are borne in umbels six to ten inches in diameter. What this plant will prove to be for decorative purposes in the open, is yet to be learned. The range of plant life is so great in this State that few people will take the time or go to the expense of growing anything that will not live outdoors the entire year. P. D. BARNHART. Long and Faithful Service Rewarded. Malcolm MacRorie, for many years treasurer of the New Jersey Floricul- tural Society, having at the last annual meeting positively declined a re-elec- tion, a vote of thanks, properly en- grossed, was awarded him and pre- sented with suitable remarks at the las't monthly meeting, by President Kinds- grab. The resolutions were executed in gold and color, the only floral feature being the forget-me-not. A copy to spread upon the minutes was photo- graphed and presented by John Mc- Gowan. a reproduction of which is given herewith. J. B. D. May 12. 1906 The Florists' Bxchange 625 REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— Business in cut flowers sliows no improvement over last week's. Prices on everything have a downward tendency; and while stock is not par- ticularly heavy, it is a most difficult matter to make satisfactory clearances from day to day. Roses of all kinds and varieties are hard to clean out; and while a few small sales are made at our quoted prices, the great majority have to be cleaned out at job lot figures, and averages are far below what one would expect. With carnations, prices are a little more stable, and it is not so necessary to sacrifice values in order to dispose of the flowers. Sweet peas are very abundant, and the quality is so variable that values have quite a long range. Lilies are still quite plentiful, and while a few of extra qual- ity bring fairlv good prices, a great many liave to be disposed of at from ?5 to $6 per 100. Lilac is very plenti- ful, as also are such flowers as stocks, snapdragon and lily of the valley. A few gladiolus are coming in regularly; and some of the wholesale houses ai-e showing branches of dogwood and ap- ple, all In full blossom. Cattleyas are becoming more abundant, but the de- mand is not any too brisk. The month of May is usually a rather quiet one here in the cut flower line, and it is not expected that there will be any material change for the better un- til after Memorial Day; then, witli tiie coming in of June, we can look forwai-d to another busy month. CHICAGO.- -The market in Chicago has been flooded for the past two weeks with a quality of goods especially fine for this season of the year, whicli the demand does not nearly consume, at least at satisfactory prices to the sel- ler. For several weeks the daily rule has jDeen continual sunshine and it is noticeable, thougli there have been one or two pretty warm days, that the cus- tomary extreme temperature which proves so deleterious at this season, es- pecially to the rose crop, has this Spring been absent, the result being that immense quantities of stock of an unusually high grade have been forced ■on to a market which is unable to con- sume it, Roses have in many casgs, especially in large lots, sold practically at the purchaser's proposition; and the same rule holds as to white carnations, lilies, and what remains of the bulbous stock. Some of the colored carnations show the effect of Spring weather, are much stronger and clean up daily and in some instances have proved to be hard to •• furnish toward the latter part of the day. ■ . . , Lilac is coming in in large quantities and with other Spring flowers shipped from the southern part of the State proves attractive to purchasers. Peonies have made their appearance and find a fairly ready market. There seems to be a scarcity of what one can class as really good ferns, the old stock being pretty well played out, and the new being too soft and subject to heating in transit. Asparagus and smilax hold strong. Violets are entirely out of the market. Lily of the valley is in good demand; and sweet peas, which are now fairly well supplied, find a ready sale. It is a fact worthy of comment that tliough each week opens in a stagnant, sluggish manner Friday and Saturday prove to be satisfactory days with the wholesaler. Another point is, that though many are inclined to take a pessimistic view of conditions, prices at the present time do not vary much from those of the same season one, two, or three years ago as was proven a day or two since when the writer was shown the books of a dealer who has been long in the business and keeps a careful record. W K W NEWPORT.— The condition of the market at present is fully up to the standard of former years. Quite a num- ber of people are already occupying their Summer cottages, and their com- ing helps things along considerably. Roses and carnations have varied but slightly in price since last report; quality is still good. Plants for outdoor planting are al- ready selling well. Forget-me-not, daisies and pansies sold in great num- bers more than a week ago, with the run still on. Geraniums are beginning to move now at about the same prices as last year, $1 per dozen retail, when sold by the dozen, or from $8 to $10 per 100. The wholesale price of geraniums is from $6 to .$7.50. The seed stores report that the month of April this year brought very good business. The Georire A. Weaver Com- pany has on record onlr one April to beat it. William B. Scott & Company also report very good business. This firm is exclusive Newport agent for the Townsend Lawn Mower Company. The Townsend Matchless ball bearing mower is just as good a seller this year as it was last. D. M. BOSTON.-The prevailing quiet of last week has continued right along and nearly all kinds of stock are hard to move Roses are very plentiful, and except in the case of some of the fancy .sorts there is little demand. American Beauty are now of excellent quality $3 per dozen is the general price for the best grades. There are not nearly so many short-stemmed flowers of this va- riety on the market as there have been. Bride and Bridesmaid sell at from $1 to $b, while in large quantities thev can be had at lower prices. Wellesley is now of good quality, the best grades se ling at $1.50 and $2 per dozen. Liberty IS better now than it has been and Richmond is good on account of its keeping qualities; $2 and $3 per dozen IS the price of fancy grades of these varieties. Carnations are plentiful. Many of them are now getting off color- especially is this so of Mrs. T. W Law- son They sell at $1, $2 and $3 but go rather slowly. Lilies are not very plen- tiful. Violets are nearly finished for tlie season. Out of door narcissi are abundant. J. W D PITTSBURG.— Trade the past week was fair with an abundance of stock on the market. The quality is all that could be desired, and prices are rather low. The many varieties of outdoor blooms now on the market, which are in good demand and low in price hurt the sales of other stock to some extent. Southern lilac has been in for some weeks, and now the home crop which IS unusually fine, is being cut and finds ready sale. Field violets, trailing arbu- tus, dogwood, trillium and a few other sorts make up the lot. Trilliums are very showy; for little money the large bunches are sold. Among the plants offered in the mar- ket the catchfly, silene, is quite notice- able. It is very pretty, and has many colors; but is little grown around here. 1 he plant market is very active in hardy stocks; sales are better than usual. In the nursery line it is one of the best seasons ever experienced Privets are much called for; they fared pretty well last Winter. E. C. R. ST. LOLTIS. — Complaints of dull busi- ness are general all over the city. The greenhouse men are, of course, busy with plants and planting out, but among the retailers it is different. The cut flower market is in bad shape, both wholesale and retail. The wholesalers are having their troubles disposing of consignments, and if thev get anything like a fair offer, they take it. Funeral work has dropped off; the only funeral of note last week was that (if Mr. C H. Spencer, who was first vice-president of the late Louisiana Purchase Exposi- tion Company. Nearly all the florists had something to do for tliis funeral; but an order ever so large would hardly inconvenience any of our commission men just now. Prices are hard to quote; but on fancy goods the figures run: American Beauty roses, long, $2 per dozen; others from $1 to 50c. Bride and Bridesmaid, $3 to $4 per 100 for extra select; Rich- mond, $5. Carnations, $2 per 100 for extra fancy; other grades 75c. to $1 per 100; in 1,000 lots for $5. Lily of the valley holds out at $3 for the best; $1 50 for outdoor. Callas and Harrisii bring 50c. to 75c. per dozen. Extra fine sweet peas. 75c. per 100; shorts. 50c. and 35c Lilac, snowballs, jonquils, and other outdoor stocks are selling very slowly Texas Cape jasmine will be in the mar- ket next week. Smilax is getting scarce but all other greens are plentiful ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS.— An abundance of tuneral work has improved business. Calls for cut flowers for graduating ex- ercises have also been numerous. Stock is in greater demand, as there is little bulbous stock in the market. The last Harrisn lilies are being marketed at $6 to JS a 100; callas are still a staple supply at $7 to $10 a 100. Many kinds of blossoms and outdoor flowers, such as bitter almond, dogwood and lilac, have been available for the decorator, but a heavy frost has ruined the prospect for a continuation of the same. Many unusually fine parrot tu- lips are wholesaled at $2 to $4 a 100- a few Narcissus Poeticus bring $1 50 per 100. The first fleld-grown lily of the valley are selling at 75c. a 100. Cool weather has diminished the de- mand for bedding stock and all plant- ing has been temporarily abandoned. An immense stock of geraniums, coleus, pansies, etc., may now be seen at Tom- linson Hall market. Prices are about the same as in former years. There are no surplus carnations as was the case last week; prices are firmer too. Fancies, such as Enchantress and Prosperity, sell at $3 to $3.50 a 100; medium grades, such as Lawson. $2 to $2.50; common, bring $1 to $1.50. The retail price at the department store is 25c. to 40c. a dozen, and 75c. to $1 at the florist's. LIKE THE BEE APKUSPEKOUS norlst is never idle; do like this busy iittie insect- tlie bee— talje ad- vantage of the great worlf tlie nerve-resting florist, Godfrey Aschmann, and his people have done since Easter. 1,000 of them swarming and enjoying their lives In Aschmann'B Greenhouses. "Oh ! Asehmann's flowers taste so .sweet," the bees say ; we cannot stop ; we have a big fleld to work on; 100,000 of the choicest; every hole and corner full; let us harvest." Secure Bargains now, and for Decoration Day, Please note our lowest prices. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, best double crimson La Favorite, best double white Md. Thibaud, best double pink out of 4 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Poitevine and Jean Viand. 5 to 5i in. pots, $1.=;.00 per 100 BEGONIA VERNON, Red and Erfordi (pink) 4 in., per 100. $7.00. E^tra large, per 100, SIO.OO. 3 in., per 100. $5.00. Presidenl Carnot. hk in. to 6 in., each SCARLET SACE or SALVIA, Clara Bedman, best n.T'-i..... "' ""■ ■* •"■■ ^S"" per 100. PETUNIA, rlouble, 4 in., mixed, per 100, $.1.00. California Giant, 3 in., per 100. $5.00. dwarf, variegated (inimitable) 2.1 in per 100. $5.00. HELIOTROPES, blue (fine bushy), 4 in . per 100, $7.01) NASTURTIUM, best colors, dwarf bushy, 4 in per 100. $7.00. FUCHSIAS, mixed colors, medium size, 4 in per 100, $7.00, AGERATUM, dwarf blue, 4 in., per 100, $7.00. VERBENAS, mixed. 2J in., per ino. $.'^.00, PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA, mixed 2i in., per 100. .$3,00. PARLOR IVY, 2i in., per 100. $3,00. CUPHEA or Cigar Plant, 21 in., per 100. $3 00 TORENIA FOURNIERI, 21 in., per 100. $3 00 CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA (Dusty IVIiller), -'■ in., per 100. *;J,WI. LOBELIA, blue, and other dwarf trailing. 2A in . per 100, $3.00. COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, and Verschaffeltii, 2' in,, per lOn. $.^ 00 SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem, 2? in . per 100 $3,110. Watch and be careful, don't buy Morning Clorv for Moon Vine. Moon Vines a Specialty. We grow only the best varieties. A. W. Smith's hybrid or Ipomoea Multillora, for which we have had during the past 16 years a WORLD-WIDE Rs PUTATION W.- .'^hip about 25,000 every bpnng (especially in Mayi to every State and city in the United Slates and Canada. This moon vine is much earlier than any other moon vine in existence, having flowers pure white, fragrant and wasv. Flowers are as hip ns n snucer ragrant and waxy. Flowers are as big as a saucer, f >ut of 4 in. pots, nicely stocked up, per 100, " Sin. " Cobaea Scandens, 4 in . 10 plants and over are sold at 100 rate. $10.00 7.00 5.00 8.00 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. .Just arrived, May .5, per steamer ifan/upHu from Amsterdam, first consignment .5000 of all sizes now at your disposal (more are comingi ; prices as usual, no advance ; .50c., 60c„ 75c. to $1.00. A. Compacta Robusta, large plants only. Price $1.26, $1.50, $1.75 each. A. Glauca large plants. $1.00. $1,25 to $1..50 each. Cash with order. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St., • ■ Philadelphia. Pa. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Groff s Hybrids, also other strains of merit, 'Write for catalogue. >BTHUB COWEE. Bladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. The local demand for roses has been heavy; several of the growers' flowers have mildew and the quality is not up to standard. The best Bridesmaid, Bride and Golden Gate sell at $6 to $7, Good Kaiserin Augusta Victoria bring $2 to $7. American Beauty sell well and extra orders for them are numerous; J.^i to $2.5 a loo is the usual price. I. B. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. SOIVIERS, N. J. — Fleming will add three more greeniiouses in the near fu- ture. A new office has lately been erected, MIDDLETOWN, R. I. — Stewart Rit- chie is building a carnation house, 126 by 25 feet. The houses are built from plans which were original with James Ritchie, Mr. Ritchie's son, and almost the entire work of construction has been done by Mr. Ritchie's two sons, Charles and James. STREATOR, ILL, — Charles leuter and Vincent Kangley will erect six greenhouses, each 20 by 120 feet, to raise vegetables and mushrooms. WASHINGTON, D. C— Samuel H. Lucas, Anacostia, D. C, will erect tour greenhouses 80 by 100 feet. Hot water heating system will be installed. LEWasTON, ME.— George M. Roak ha.s added two more greenhouses to his plant. WASHINGTON, R, L— Henry E, Bar- bour is to build another carnation house. GREENFIELD, MASS.— The Wells Brothers Company have begun work on an addition to their plant, 80 by 100 feet. The company has bought a tract of land on Sanderson street of five acres. HANNIBAL CENTER, N. T.— Russel Perkins has built a new greenhouse. ELLENSBURG, CAN.— J. P. Clymer's new greenhouses are rapidly assuming shape and will soon be ready for busi- ness. TOLEDO, O.— Searles Brothers, mar- ket gardeners of Dorr street, have under consideration the erection of an addition to their present large greenhouse which will cost between $75,000 to $100,000 CHANGES IN BUSINESS. PATCHOGTE, N. Y.— M. F. Tiger proprietor of the Oak Park Nurseries' will open a florist store in that village' It will be finished in white enamel SHEBOYGAN, WIi3.— W. J. Schucllt who opened a flower store on North Eighth street several months ago. has gone out of business. SPOKANE, WASH.— A. J. Burt has opened a flower store at the corner of Monroe street and First avenue. 626 The Plori-sts' Hxchange Onarga, LUDVIG MOSBAEK, "",11 Cash with order Agaralum, St. Guerney. 2-m, Alternanlhsra, red and yellow. 2-in. R.C... Alyssum, Sweet, giant and dwarf, 1-er lOOO 100 . $15.00 SilX) 15.00 5.00 15.00 20.00 2.00 .60 2.00 2.60 2.50 10.00 5.00 Asparasus, PI. Nanus. 3-in.. $5.00; 2l-in. Sprens.. 3-in.. S5.00; 21 -in. Caladlum, Esc. 1st size, large 2d " good " Fancy leaved, pr doz.. $2.00 Cobaaa, from soil. $1.50. 2i-in Coleus, standard and fancy. 2}-in R.C Dahlias, Henry Patrick, white ; Livo- nii. pink : Snow Clad, dwarf white, and 20 other best varieties, divided field roots Dusty Miller, Cent. Gymnoc.2-in Ciner. Maritima. 2-in 40,000 Ferns, Boston and Piersoni, 2i in 40.000 same. 3-in 4-in 140,00 1.5.00 Ferns, Piersoni Elegantissima. pr doz. 2i-in.. $3.00. 3-in., $5.00; 4-in.. $10.00... Feverfew, Little Gem. 3-in.. $5.00 : 21 in. 20.00 Fuchsia, ass't..21-in 20.00 40,000 Geraniums, Nutt and stand- ard var.. 21 in 22.60 20,000 Geraniums, Same. 3-in 45.00 10,000 " Ivy leaved and Trego, 2l-in , Heliotrope, in var.. extra flne.21-m 18.00 Lantana, ass't., 2i-in Lemon Verbena. 2l-in Lobelia, Comp.. fine, bushy. 2i-in.. - 15.00 Speciosa, trail, strong, 21-in... 15.00 25.00 15.00 5.00 37..'S0 . 76.00 3.00 2.00 .60 5.00 2.60 2.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 2.50 2..50 2.50 5.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 1.00 2..50 30.00 2..50 15.00 2.00 Lobelia. Maurandya, climbing, 2-in Myrtle, creeping, hardy, evergreen, 24 in ■ Nasturtium, dwarf and tall, Sep.. 21-m. Pansles, Florists' Intern, trpl 6.00 .75 in bloom 10.00 1.25 10,000 Pennisetum Ruppellianum, Fountain Grass. 2l-in 20 00 2.60 ■' Same, from soil 8.00 1.00 Petunia, Kansas White, Snowstorm and ass't., 21-in -. 20.00 2.50 Same, 3-in 5.00 Single, fringed finest mix, 2i-in..... '. 2.00 20.000 Salvia, ass't., 6 standard var., 21-in IS.OO 2.00 MentloD The Florists' .50 Smilax, seedlings 20,000 Verbena, Sep., white, pink, blue, mix., very fine. 21-in 18.00 2.00 Verbena, same, trpl., from sort - 1.00 I 0,000 VInca Var., 2-in., $2.00 ; 2i in , $3.00; 3-in., $.5.00; 4-in., $8.00; per 100. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Per 1000 100 200,000 Asparagus, Conover's Colos.sal and Palmetto, 1 year old, , strone 2,00 .60 f 00,000 Horse Radish Sets, 2.00 .60 I 00,000 Rhubarb, Linnaeus aud Vic- toria, fine stock, divided roots 40.00 5.00 Perennial Plants from 2>4-In. Pots. Aqullegia, 2.00 Candytuft Sempervir 2.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata Grfl 2.00 Delphinium, in var , 2.00 Eryngium Amethystum 2.00 Forget-Me-Not 2.00 Gaiilardia Grandillora 2.00 Gypsophila Paniculata 2.00 Lavender, trpl.. from soil 2.00 Oriental Poppy, red 1.00 Pink, Chinese 2.00 Pink, hardy, iu var 2.00 Swainsona Alba, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 21-il]., S'i.Oft PIT 100. Tritoma Pfilzeri 2 00 Yucca Filamentosa 2.00 For other varieties see wholesale list. 30,000 CANNAS. From pots. Special prices Per doz. 100 Robusia, bronze leaved $ .70 $4.00 - - • ■ ■ " 5.00 4.50 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 A. Bouvier, rich crimson 70 Chas. Henderson, bright crimson 70 Chicago, deep vermilion Burbank, yellow, red dots Mixed, green leaved , bronze leaved See list for 25 other varieties. Started Plants, Ready to Pet or Plant. Robusia $ .35 $2.00 Chas. Henderson 50 3.00 Florence Vaughan 50 3.50 Burbank 35 2.00 Mixed, green and bronze leaved 35 2.00 Exchange when writlue. FIHEST DODBIE PETDIIIPS An Immease stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors; notblne mixed. * Per 100 In 3 inch pots in bud and bloom $3.50 Petunia Grandillora, 3 inch, 3.00 Hollyhocks, Chater strain, 3% inch 5.00 " Allegheny. 3"^ inch. 6.00 Dracaena IndiviBa, 3 inch <.00 Afad.Salleroi (ieraniams, very fine, 3>^ In. 4.00 nSoon Vines. Smith's Hyb. , 2 inch 2.50 Salvia Spleudens, tall, and dwarf, 2 Inch — 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, very fine, 4 inch 6.00 3inch 4.00 Cobii>a Scandens, 2 Inch 2.60 Phlox Drumuiondi Grandlflora, 2 inch. . 2.00 Feverfew, double and Golden , 2 inch 2.00 C aphea, 2 inch 2.00 Ageratum. 3 varlet.es. 2 inch 1.50 Dusty Miller. O. Qymnocarpa, 2 Inch 2.00 Zinnia, finest double, dwarf and tall, 2 inch. 1.00 Cosmos, dwarf, early and giant flowering, 2lQch 1.00 Gazanla Splendens, 2 inch 2.00 Aqulleirlas. Campanulas. CoreopsiSt Oalllardlas and Popples, 2 inch — 2.00 Oash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. ICentlon The Florlsta* BxchaDge when writing. Big Profit in Strong, Bushy Coleus Verschafleltii Golden Bedder aud Fancy, Si.OOper UK), Giant l-^eaved, tS.fO per 1000. Last two many kinds of very brightest. All good size Replanted, branchv $7.50, Giant, J9.0O per 1000. Eitra Strong ready to bed out. $10.00, Giant, $12.00 per 1000 ; 100 of any stock at 1000 rates by express. Plenty Ot vcrschaflellii and G. Bedder rPnAUIIlUC Natt, Doyle, Ricard, Perkins, ULKAPIIUnlj Buchner, Pollevlne, M. Kot)', 'etc.. Replanted $12,00 per 1000. GLADIOLI ; Pluest Hybrids, mixed, 80c. per 100 ALTERNANTHERA. l»aji)r°and"Kug both bright red, $8.00, A. Nana, $5.00 per 1000. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS .X^^^^^^ NutI, Buchner, Double Grant, Gervais, dou)>le pink, 4 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschafffeltil and mixed, 3 in. pnts. $3.5C per 100. Ferns, for dishes in all the best varieties. Strong and healthy plants, 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100 : $25,00 per 1000. "250 at 1000 rate ; 3 in., $0.00 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, good, bushy plants. 3 in.. $0.00 per 100." F. N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. Heatton The Plorlsta* Bxcbaoge when writing. STOCKYOU WILL ALL WANT per doz. 100 Baby Ramblers, 41n $2.50 $20.00 Baby Ramblers, 214 in 1-00 7.00 Orimson Ramblers, 2 year old. 3 to 4 ft. 1.50 12.00 Crimson Ramblera, 2 year old, 4 to 6 ft. 2.00 15.00 Boston and Anna Foster Ferns, 2!^ In., ready to shift 4.00 Boston Ferns for 1 inch pots 12.00 Piersoni Ferns, for 4 inch pots 15.00 Hyd. OtAbsa and Vinca Major, 2^ in., ready to shift and Shasta Daisy 2.50 Vluca Major var. 4 in 8.00 Caladium Esenleutum, sound, 5x7 3.50 Caladlum Eeculentum, sound, 9x7 5.00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10.00 " " " from pots 6.00 Eni>liah Ivy. 3!^ In. long, vines 6.00 Tritoma Uvaria, strong field roots 4.00 Stokeela Oyanea, fine plants.. 3.00 Dormant Cannas all Colors, nut named 1.60 Strong Fansy Plants In bud and bloom 1.50 Hydg. Pan Grandiflora, 2 years 6.00 3 years 8.00 Halleana Honeysuckle 2 years field stock .. . 5.00 Red Triumphant Honeysuckle, 2 years field stock 6.00 5.0002?-a in. Mums, leading commercial sorts lO.OOOpotted Cannas 6.00 25.000 Shrubs, Vines, Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Cash, please. BENJAMIN GONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Ifentlon The Florlata' Bxcbaog* when wrtrlng ENGLISH IVY Stroi g. bushy plants, 4 to 5 feet high, out of 4 In. pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash wItt) order. Hydrangea Otaksa out of 21 inch pots $2.,^ per 100. Cash, Please CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS I2,000 34 anil 4 in., excellent stock. Nutt, Doyle, Trego, Pollevine, RIcard, Buchner, $7.00 per 100. Write for prices on large quantity. Pansies, Fall transplanted, immense blooms. $10.00 per 1000. Cash. STEPHEN CHASE NASHUA, N. H. IfentloD Tbe Florists' Bxchaoge when wrlUag. B. C. OOo. per 100 : »5.00 per 1000. AGER ATUM, Qurner, Pauline, 2 in. $1.60 per 100. PARIS DAISY. Wliite and Tellow. 2 in,. 2o. STEVIA SERRATA and VARIEGATED, 2 in. 2c. QIIKBN ALEXANDRA DAISY, 2in.3ct9. GBRANlU,ttS.2« in.. Nutt, Viaud, Bruant, Per- kins, buchner, RIcard, Hill, Bernandlan and 7 other Borts, $2.00 per lOO, ROOTED CITTTIIMGS List below, per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6liinds,S1.00. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds, $1.00. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8 kinds, $1,10 COLEUS. 10 kinds. 60c. $5.00 per lOOO. PARIS DAI.SY, white Quetn Alexandria. $1.00. DOUBLE FETUNIAl, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SERRATA and VARIEGATA,76c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, 900. VINCA, 90c. per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Geraniums not prepaid same as pot plants $1.00 per 100. Unrooted Geraniums, $6.00 per 1000, not pre- paid. Cash, or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chamliersburg. Pa. Uentlon The Florists' Elxcbange when writing. IN BUD AND BLOOM OERANIUUS-S. A. Nutt, Oloire de Paris A. Ricard, La FaTorit«, Mad, .Jaiilin :tnd other good varieties; 33-b in. pots, $5.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE — Queen of Violets and Chieftain, 3i< in. pots, $6.00 per 100, CANNAS —Florence Vaughan, Charles Henderson, Queen Charlotte and Shenandoah, 4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. IVY GEIl.— Alice Crousse, Gar- den Glory and Incomparable, 3'^ in. pots. $5,00 per 100. PELARGONIUJW-Victor, 3« in, pots, $7. OO per 100. VIN<'.\ VAK.— 3 in, pots, $3.00 per 100. VERISENAS-Dreer's Mam- moth, 3 in. pots. $2.60 per 100. SINGLE PETUNIAS larj;e flowerlni;. 3iii.pots $2.60per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS, Cnphea, Parlor Ivy, Ageratain, dwarf blue, 2'.i in. pots. $2 00 per 100. GER.— Gloire de France, double apple blossom color. 2^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE — Queen of Violets, and Chieftain. 2H in. nets, $2.C0 per 100. VER- BENA SEEDLINGS — Dreer'9 Mammoth, ROc. per 100. FU('H.SIA— Avalanche, Snow White and Elm City, 2fi in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Vinca var., 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK. TRENTON, N. J. Mentloo The Florists' Exchange when writing. Seasonable Stock Per 100 Ardlsla Cranulata, 4 in $2.5.00 3 iu 12.50 Geraniums, Mme. Saliorol, 2 in 2.50 Impatlans Holstii, 2h in 4.00 Sultana, 2 iu 2.50 Salvia Splendens 2.00 Roses, Crimson Rambler 2 to 3 ft 6.00 Dahlias, 10 varieties, divided roots 3.50 Scottii Ferns. 2i in 5.00 Coleus, 12 varieties, 2iin 2.00 Rex Begonias, eight varieties, 4 in 12.00 C. Rambler Roses, from pots. 5 in,, 2h in. 3 ft. high 25.00 Cash with order. C. p. DIETERICH & BRO., MAYSVILLE, KY. IfentloD Tbe Florists' ExchsDge when writing. COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and 1.5 others. ■J in. pots, $l..Sl) per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Price per 100, 2 in. pots 3 in. pots Ageralum Pauline amlGurney $1.50 Marguerite Carnations 1.50 Lobelia Compacta 1.50 Verbenas, red and white 1.50 Single Petunias, Howard's Star ... 1.50 Sweet Alyssum 2.00 Fuchsias 2.00 3.00 Vinca Variegated 3.00 Salvia Bonlire 2.00 3.00 Heliotropes, dark 2.00 3.00 Pansy Plants in bud and bloom. 50 cts. to $1.00 per 100 ; $5.00 to $.9.00 per 1000. Cannas, 3 in., $4.00 per 100; 34 to 4 in.. $.i.OO, Geraniums, 3 in., $3..^>0 per 100 : 4 in.. $5.00. Cash with Order. Ernest Harris DEUArVSOIN. IN. V. Ifentlon Tbe Plorists* Bxchanse when writing. COLEUS COLEUS in variety, cut of 2 in, pots, inclnil- int- GOLDEN BEDDER VERSCHAF- FELTII, VICTORIA and other good kinds. My own selection. $2,00 per 100. Cash with order. S. N. PENTECOST, 1790-1810 1 O 1 st Street, N. E., Cleveland, O, DRAC^^INA. INDIVISA I'l inch. 25 cents. $20,00 per 100. 7 inch. 3.5 cents. $.30.00 per 100. J. BERGEN THOMPSON & SON, Ocean Grove Greenhouses, OCEAN GROVE, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrldng. OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within lOOO mlies on Saturday of each week. In order to effect this even distribution, which makes for the benefit of our advertis- ers, it is necessary that ail ad- vertising copy for current issue should reach us by 5 p. m. on Wednesday. SHASTA DAISIES 12 100 Burbank's Shasta Daisy $0.75 $.3.00 Burbank's Shasta Daisy, Alaska,.. 1.50 10.00 .Strong; liuM t'l'owii iilants with many crowns' Cash « ith order. Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, Write for varieties ami prices. DAY & WEBBER. Hudson. Mass. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS S A. NUTT ) IjA favorite, i i in. pots in full double wliite and as- f bloom, S6.00 per .sorted varieties. J 100. CASH. HENRY EICHHOLZ, VI^AYNB.SBOR.O • - - - PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. QERANIIJ^d. In variety, best kinds in bud and bloom from 3 in. pots, ready for 4 in. pots. Strong, healthy plants, FUCHSIAS, iu 3 in. pots, just right for Memorial Day. THE A. H. BROWN COMPANY, WESTBORO, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. S. A. Nutt, from 2'i in., strong. $2.00 perlOO: .Sls.Ofl per 1000: R. C. $10.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS, California Giants, and other fine strains from 2>2 in. in bud aud bloom if wanted, $1,1.') per 100; $l.'i.00 per 1000. Verbenas, IMam- moth, .$l.''i.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa, fine plants. Write for prices or see previous ad. Cash please. JAMES AMBACHER, WEST END. NEW JERSEY. Ifentlon The Florists* Hzcbanse when writing. QERAINIUMS Nutt, Double Orant, Poiteiilne, Hill and other standard varieties, budded, stocky. 3^^1n., $8.00 per lOO. LOBELIA— Crystal Palace, i^ in., $2.60 per 100. SALVIA -Bonfire, 3ii In., $5.00 per 100. DAHLIA ROOTS -10 varieties, named, double. $3,00 per 100. Cash. HIKE & JONES, CORTLAND, N. Y. Ideation Tbe Plorlstfl' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe, should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" TnlB li THK Britieh Trade Paper, being read weekly l>y all HortKultural tiadeiB. It is also taken by over KXK) of the beat Continental houses. Annual subacnptionB to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE rH. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents lor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentlon The Florists' Bxc ance when writing. May 12, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 627 PHNSIES 150,000 Fine large Fall transplanted PANSIES in bn-l and bloom. Superb Strain— This is absolntiiy the finest strain of market pansiew Krown. No matter what others offer, you ean"t afford to bo without these. T-arger llowered. most varied and beautiful cnloriugs and markiug.s. stronser and bushier plants than offered by others for more money A trial order ahvay.s TiKik.-s 11 rustuiiicr. Pricf $1 .■2'') per IflO, $10,00 per Km. <'iish with i.rd.T. [[QNARD COUSINS, JR., CONCORD JUNCTION, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I 500,000 COLEUS i JZtTo'Lt'X ZTolZt 'CZ'i:Zn,Xrfreu.ery. Rootod CntliDgs, 60c. poF 100, $5.00 pcF 1000 Cash I i H. IN. EATOIN, = = South Sudbury, Mass. S oeesseeeeseeooeesososoeooeeeeeeseeesessssoesooeosesoe o IfpntloD Tli« PTorlBti' Bxcbanffo when wrltim. Bargain Sale for Quick Action Two year old Hybrid Roses 4 inch. Far- Qurhar. \Vichuraiana,l'lrich Brunner, La Reine. Gen. Jack, Marshall P. Wilder. Paeonia. Gloria de Margottin, Mrs. Georges Bruant. John Hop- per. Francois Levet. Captain Christy, Marie Rady, Glorie de Lyounaise, Souv. de Andre Raffy, Rev. Alan Cheates. Clio, Paul Neyron. Md. Masson, Mrs. John Laiug Annie de Dies- bach. Dinsmore, John Keynes. Md., Chas. Wood. Giant of Battles. Due de Rohan, Louis Van Houtte. W. C. Egan. etc. The above at $S.oo per 100, S75.00 per 1,000 ; 250 at 1,000 rates. Small Hybrids in most of the above kinds. S3. 50 per 100 ; S30.00 per 1,000. Two year old Tea and Hybrid Tea Roses. Pink Maman Cochet, White Cochet, Pres. Car- not. Pink La France. Mrs. Robt. Peary, Mi^;- nonette and many others in assortment. $7.50 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1,000. Small Tea, Hybrid Tea, and Climbing Roses, etc., in great variety, all the best kinds. $2.00 per 100 up, according to kinds. Send in your list for quick action prices. We can interest you for large quantities. Per 100 Begonias, Flowering $2.00 Passlflora Constance GUlott 2.00 Jasmines Grandiflorum 2,00 " Gracilllum 2.00 '* Poeticus 2.00 *' Revolutum 1..50 Acalypha Marginlata 2.00 Paris Daisy White 2.00 Cuphea, 1 Cigar Plant ) 2.00 Pilla, (Artillery Plant ) 2.00 German Ivy 2.00 Moonflowers, White and Blue 2.150 Althernantheras, Red and Yellow 2.00 Marguerite Carnations.. 2.00 Heliotropes, uss^orted 2.00 Vinca Variegated $2.00 and 5.00 Ampelopsis Veltchii, field grown 3.00 Hardy Phlox, assorted kinds... 2.50 Hardy Pinks; Mary Gray, Abbotsford 'l.ftO Variegated Rose Geranium, scarce S.VO Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4 inch 6.0(J " Sprengerii, strong 4 inch 6.00 ** *' strong 3 inch 3.50 Boston Ferns, 2^ inch 3,00 Plerson Ferns 3.50 Scottii Ferns 5.00 Terms Cash with order. We need the money. THE REESER FLORAL COMPANY URBANA, OHIO MentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR $r.oo 1 will mail you. Postage Prepaid, 20 R. C. of my grand $25.00 per 1000 R. C. want to sell every Florist in the U.S. and Canada at least 20 of this grand Phlox so Hardy White Phlox, Miss Lingard Plants propagated as late as June 1st will bloom in Sept. and Oct. and if left out over winter, will bloom again in June. Plant the 20 in a bed 2 feet in diameter in front of your house. When you are through enjoying their beauty and fragrance just cut them ofT and sell for $2.25. U. I. INEF'F' PITTTSBURG, F>A. guarantee to deliv you 20 Live Plants. I have 100.000. Ideation The Florist^)' Exchange when writing. tl LIf \l N I A& $2.00 S3.00 per doz. Pot-grown Hydrangeas, pink and blue, out of pots, for planting out in vases, etc , $25.OO-$60.00 per lOO Baby Ramblers, In bloom. . .$2.00-$3.00 per doz. Boxwood Baahes, in pots 2&c-3eceach " Pyraiuids, In tubs, per pair S1.60, $2.00, S3.50, $7.U0 Bay Trees, Pyramids •18-60 in. high from top of tub.. $12. 00 per pair 56-60 in. high from top of tub 16.00 per pair 65-70 in. high from top of tub.. 18.00 per pidr 72 in. high from top of tub 20.00 per pair 84 in. high from top of tub 24.00 per pair Bay Trees, Standards, (with 4 feet stems.) 28 in. diameter of crown 12.00 per pair 32 in. dlametf-r of cn-wn 15.00 per pair 38 in. diameter of crown 18 00 per pair 44 in. diameter of crown 24 00 per pair Peat for Orchid planting, $2.00 per sack, con- tainlntr one barrel. Lieaf-Mold. $1.00 per bag. Cash with order, please, ANTON SCHULTHEIS. COllKE POINT, 1. 1., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I1YDRANQEA8 Otaksa, 4 in. pots, grown in con] house, fine stooli for Decoration week, most in bud, $8.00 per 100. Large plants in 10 in. pots, fine stock for lawn decoration. $1.00 each. Dracaona Indlvlsa, nice stock for growing on, $2.00 per 100. Ismene, strong hulhs. $:! nil per 100. Chrysanthemums: Polly Rose, ijilant this early for best results. I Alice Byron, ilimst white to date). Ivory, Pink and While, Pacific, Halliday, Nellie Pockett and twenty other standard sorts, R. C, well rooted, clean stock, $1.00 per 100 by express; by mail $1.21 per 100. Cash with order, E. FRYER, Johnstown, Pa. Mention The Florlets* Bxcbange when writing. Decorative Plants Latanla Borbonlca, 2*^ In. pots, $3.00; 3 In; $6.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $5.00 each. Keutla Beliuoreana and Forsterlana,2^ In. pots, $8.00; 3 In.. $16.00; 5 In.. $50.00 per 100; 6 In. $15.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.75 to $36.00 each. Areca L.utescens,3 In. SIO.OO; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 6 In., $1.00 each and upward. Pandanus Utills, 2 In. pots, $3.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 5 In. pots, $16.00; Bin., 926.00 per 100. Phoenix Keel tnata, 6 In. pots, $35.00 per 100. Phoenix Oanarieusis, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $35.00 each. Araacarla Excelsa, 6 in. pots, $65.00 per lOO. Assorted Ferns. 2f4' In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Coiiipacta,31n. pots, $8.00; 4 In , $16.00 per 100. Plants In Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, ANegheny, Pa. Ifentlon The Florists' Blxchan^e when writing. 1500 HARDY ENGLISH IVY Good strong plants, 3 ft. long for $ 1 0.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. GILKINSON, 671 Hamburg Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. MentluD The Florists' Exchange when writing. BEDDING PLANTS CHEAP Per loo Ageratam $7.00 Artillery PlantB,3in 3.00 Achy ran thes, 3 In 3.0U Alternantbera.red, 2 in 3.00 yellow,2in 3.00 Asparagras, 4 In. pots 10.00 3 In. pots 5.00 Begonias, Vernon, Dletalllca, 4 In 8.00 •' other varieties 7.00 Coleus, 10 varieties, 2Haud Sin 3.00 Cuphea, 3 in 3.00 Dracaena lndiTisa,4V^ in. pots, 22 in. high. 16.10 English Ivy. 4 In 10.00 Fuchsia, 4 in. pots 7.00 Geraniamsiln bud 7,00 Ground Ivy. 2Ji in 3.00 Heliotrope 7.00 Honeysuckle, G in 20.00 Iresines. 3 in 3 00 Lobelia. 3 In 3.00 Periwinkle, 4 and 4M In $10. 00 and 12.00 Petunia Grandlflora, large flowering 3.00 small flowering 3.00 Phlox Druiuniondi 3.00 Pyrethrum, 2^i In. pots 3.00 Salvia. 3 in 3.00 Scarlet jjafire 7.00 Stocks, 3 in. pota 3.00 Verbenas, 2?^ in ■ 3. CO Vlnca Flowering:, 4 in 8.00 MR». J. n. CLAIJ8, 1119 ROY STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AFEWQOODTBINOSYODWANT Dracaena Indlvlsa, 4 and B Id., SlO.OO and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100 AsparagTQB PlnnaosuH, I in., $5.00 per 100, Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 In., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, B, A. Natt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Donble Gen. Grant, Poltevlne, Mme. Salleroi, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pots $4.00 per 100. Vlnca Var.,2 in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2hi in., $5.00 8er 100. XBUS, VerscbafTeltll and Golden Bedder 2 Inch. $2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica, 4 In., in bloom for Easter $10.00 per 100. Gladiolus, blooming bnlbs, good cut flower mixture, 76c. perlOO. GrofTs Hybrids, fine mix- ture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100. Cigar Plant. Heliotrope, Blue Ageratuni, Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage. 2 In.. $2.00 per 100. Gash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Ifentlon The Flortsti* Exchange when writing. Bedding Plants Per 1000 Geraniums, strong. 4 in., mostly red $ 5.00 Double Petunias, 4 inch (J.OO 3 inch 3.00 Single :i inch 2.50 Ageratum, Blue Perfection, Giant Snap- dragon and Verbenas, 2V% in. pots 1.50 Sage, liVa in. pots 2.00 ■■ :iin. pots 4.00 Vincas, 3 varieties, 4 in. pots 8.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 5 in. pots 12.00 A in. pots 4.00 Forget-Me-Nots and Pansies in bloom 1.00 J. S. BLOOM, RI[GELSVILL[, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FINE STRONG COLELS in the rollowing varieties from 2 \ incli pots : Fire Brand Golden Bedder, President Roosevelt, Bunyard, S2.00 per 100. VerschaHeltii, S2.50 per 100. JOHN SCOTT. ""T^tilt^ Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone 2800 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Reap St., Greenhouses. Ifentloi Hie Florists' Bxchuft when wrltlnf. NEW EDITION SANDER'S Hybrid Orchid List Complete and Up-to-date, with Names and Parentages of all the known Hybrid Orchids, whether introduced or raised. Arranged in Tabu- lar, alphabetical forms so that all Hybrids derived from each species_or Hybrid may be ascertained at a glance. Concise, reliable, and indispensable to the ama- teur, the expert, and everyone ^t m|- interested in Orchids. PRICE $l./0 Extra well bound in haU-roan, $2.50 : ALSO : SANDER'S Orchid Ouide Containing all the best known Species and Varieties of Orchids in Cultivation, their native countries, descriptions of the plants and llowers. season of dowering, best method of cultivation, temperature, watering, potting, ventilation. &c. Con. cise, reliable, instructive and useful. ^^ rn Extra well bound in half-roan, Ip^.^U Extract from the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. " It must have entailed an enormity of labour, and should be welcomed by all Orchid Growers and specialists." SANDER & SONS ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Delivery from our Office, 235 B RO A DWAY, ROOM 1, NEW YORK CITY. Sweet Potato Plants A large stock of [stout healthy plants now ready. Yellow Nansemond, Yellow Jersey or Cedarvllle, $1.00 per 1000. Big Stem Jersey anfl Red Nansemond, $1 25 per lOOU. Early Golden. $1.50 per 1000. Golden Yaw. Red Bermuda, Plerson, African Bnnrli Yam, Southern Qaeen. Nlana and Tine- land Bnsh, $2.00 per 1000, Any variety 30c. per looby mail. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. DCnniUC Dl AHTC Sireet AlfBsnm, Double DCUUinO rLAn 10. Dwarf. In bloom; nice stocky plants. $2.00 per 100. Slngrle Petunias, finely mixed, strong' etocky plants, $1.50 per 100. Ottier beddingplantsreaily byMaylSth. Cash with order, please. CJ LAWRITZBN. Box 261, Rhlnebeck.N. Y. IfenUoii th« norlsti' Bxchioce when WTltlng. 628 The Florists* Bxchange GLASSiriEO ADVERTiSEMENTS CASH WITH OEDEE. me columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock tor Sale. Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants: also of Greenhouse. Land. Sec- undUand Materials^ etc., For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the Hoe) set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns, 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the inch. [It replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Cony must reach New York office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago oBice at 127 BerwyD Ave., Ravcnswood. STOCK FOR SALE 5000 Hardy Ivy, good stuff, $6.00 per 100. John Coates, Scotts Lane, Palls of Schuylkill, Philadelphia, Pa. WE make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope & Bro.. Lincoln University. Chester Co.. Pa^ VIOLETS Princess of Wali'S and Canip- hell. young strong plants. Jl.OO per 100. C'asli with order. A. E. Piiim", Foster, lUiodc Isliinil. P\ND.\NUS VEITOHII, good plants, es- tablished safe for travel by Express. SOcts. each. A Henderson, palm Beach. Florida. ^ Will Eschanae. Asparagus Plumosus Nanna seed, for carnation or rose plants. Signal Hill Floral Co., 341 S. Loa Angeles St., Los Angeles. Calif^ FllK SALE Ol! EXCHAXGi:— Will e.vchange l-ir"e or small roses for named canuas, named Hex begonias pink, red or striped carnations. The Kieser Floral Company. Irhana. Ohio. DRACAENA INDIVlS.i. -lOc. to 50c.; Salvia. Oc • Cideus. 3c.; Geraniums, mixed, (Ic. ; Rose Geraniums, 5c. ; Ivy. 25c.: Fuchsias, mixed, Cc. James Bogie. 499 Summit Avenue. Jersey City. N. J^ GERANIUMS. 3% in. pots. In bud and bloom, ready to ship. John Doyle. S. A Nutt. L. Soleil. .7. P. Cleary. all reds, %(. 00 per 100. C. H. Chamberlin. 4 Pur- chase street. New Bedford. Mass. ASTERS from Vick's seed, transplanted plants,' in fine shape, in separate colors. Purity. Daybreak and Lavender Gem. 11.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Samples. 10 cts. Cash please. A. Relyea & Son. Pough- keepsie, N. Y. STOCK Foil S.VLE — Coleus. fine colors, $2.50 per Itio. Yellow .Alternanthora. ,ii2.50 per Ino Begonia Metalllca and mixed. $.3.00 per 100 \b.ive out of 2-inch [Kits. Geraniums, .•i-incli ploH-. 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Virginia, 4>,4 ft 3.50 lOO; 30.00 1000 WHITE. Alsace 3 It $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE. Robiista a to 8 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Shenandoah. 4 to 5 ft.... 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Grand Rouge. ID ft 3.50 lOO; 30.00 1000 ORCHID-FLOWERING. .Austria, vollow. 5 ft $3..5fl inO: $.30.00 1000 Italia, rid, gold edge. 5ft. 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 250 at HMHl rate. Cannas. my selection $3.00 10(1; .$25.00 loon Caladiums (Eelephant Ears') 3.00 100; 25.00 InOO ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN. 342 WEST 14TH St.. NEW YORK. STOCK WANTED WANTED — 200 or more Hydrangea Otalcsa for Summer bloom, ready for tubs. Write staling sizp and price Also one dozen standard Altheas five to sis ft. Address, Allenhurst Nnrserles. AUenhurst. N. J. WAXTICD TO HrY— Si-'veral Innulretl Ardisia ci-i'milata, U\ast employers. Disengaged for ,Iune 1st. references. I. G.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a practical all around florist. German, aged 3n, married two children, 16 years experience in private and commercial i)laces; able to handle men. Ojifu for engagement after .Tuiie 14th. State Iiarli.-nliirs in first letter. Address. Louis Hoff- Miaiiii, riiichester, Ulster County. New York. SITUATION WANTED — As manager in a good retail florist business, where the services of a giMid practical business man would be appre- ciated. Married, one child. Nothing but a first class place would he considered. Best of references. Address A. J. Smith, care of Cen- tral Michigan Nursery. Kal;iuia/.;asser Company. Euclid Avenne. rii-vehiml. Q. WANTED — Assistant In rose houses, single man preferred, address, A. J. Guttman, 43 West 2Slh St. .New York City. WANTED — A good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general stock. State references and wages. L. J. Rowe, Tltusvllle, Pa. WANTED — A working foreman, must I'e a good grower and understand packing and shipiiing plants. Applv to <:. Sandford. 40 West 2'Jlh. Street. New York City. WANTED— Man for r.Oii p-T week 111 bepin with. State age and references. ■Vddiess I- J-. care llie Florists' Exchange. WANTED— At once, an all around capable mini on a small commercial place for carnations and general greenhouse work. Young. siii;;le man. good experience: can have nice place and good pay. Bonnie Brae Greenhouses. New liochelle. New York. WANTED — At once, a bright, sober young man. with experience In general land- scape work and all kinds of outside plant- ing. A good position for the right man. Wages ?.'iO,0f) per month. Address, Allen - hurst Nurseries. Allenhurst. N. J, WANTED — Young man. single, as foreman to take charge of place. To grow cut flowers and potted plants of all kinds. Good wages to right party with increase of wages if suitable. State wages with board and room. H. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange WANTED — At once; an all around capable man to take charge of 10.000 ft. commercial glass, In roses, carnations and general stock: must he sober and reliable; cottnge on premises; mar- ried man preferred; references required. C. L. Dole. Lockpor't, N. Y. FOR SALE OR RENT roK SALE— Whole or half of good greenhouse property, ten houses, good condition; ready sale for all products at retail. Ill health rea son. Ellis Brothers. Keene. N. II. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three bousea. 24x200 feet; propagating house, 100 feet; potting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepeie, ■Tnseph Wood. Spring Valley. New York. TO RENT — Small greenhouse and florist business In prosperous running condition- Southern Connecticut. Full particulars and reasons for renting to anyone interested Address H. Z.. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR TO LEASE — At bargain, a retail florists' business, doing sjileudid pay- ing business near a cemetery in greater New York. Dwelling house for a tenant, office, harn, tools, horse, wagon, etc. Cause of scd- ling. bad health. Roaulieu, Agent, Wmidhaven. New York. FOR RENT OR SALE CHEAP ESTABLISHED BUSINESS. Splendid opportunity fnr (i()Or» Florist with small caiiital. Write at nnee for particulars. PAUL CAASE, Wilmimgton, n. C. Mention The Florists' E-sehange when writing. FOR KENT — On account of death. In Upper Montclair, N. J., four greenhouses in good growing condition. Trolley passes the door. This Is a splendid opportunity as there is a good market in the vicinity for every- thing grown. Apply to Mrs. R. Mac Innes. 676 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, N. J. FOR S.VIvE — Greenhouses, about T.iMio square foot of glass, with dwelling house and harn in fine locality on trolley line. Entire product of greenhouses sold at retail. A bargain if sold .Tune 1st. Present owner has gone to Knrope. Edward .1. Murphy Company. 327 Main Street. Sprin;,-tirdd. Mass. FOR SALE — Retires from business. A money making place, about 7,000 sq. ft. of glass. Stocked and in running condition. 25 miles from Boston. In a growing town of 2500 In- habitants. Also nine room modern dwelling, with all late Improvements. About $5,000. Ad- dress G. I., care The Florists' Exchange. TO LET Florist Establishment consi.sting of nine greenhouses, heated by hot water, containing about 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale markets of the City of New York. For further particulars address Box 11. v., florists' Exchange. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Old sash and 4-inch hitching pipes, also ventilating apparatus. (Fnion Hill Carl Sii Palisade Avenue. West Iloboken. N. .T. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No 16 Hltchlngs at reduced coat, one 12 section Scfdlay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lot- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. r Tprqpv ntv. N .T FLORIST SHOW CASE \n'%.Vl- tll^i S. high, two sides and front, and top of French double thick glass. Sliding doors in front and shutters for same. Bottom is zinc lined for ice storage. Price $20.00. Metropolitan Material Co. 139S-140S Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. PIIUPQ Rider -Ericsson. SecoDd-hand, froQ rumrO f40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new : cheap. Onil CDC 1 second-handGem Torrid. $35.00. Two DUILCnO eecond-hand No. 16 Hltchlngs Boiler. Good condition. liio.CO each. One second-hand tubular hot water boiler 3 ft. in diameter 12 ft. long. Price *35.00. One second-hand No. 10 Hitchings, used 2 months, $100.00. DIDC Good Bervlceable Beooud-hand, with rlrC Threads; 2-in., 7 cts.; l!^-in., BJ^ cts.; IM-in.. 4ctB.; Mn., Sets.; 2J^ in., lOcta.; 3 In., Ucts.; 4 In., 19ot8. New 2-iii. Standard, full lengths, with couplings. 89i ots. ft. Old and new flttlDKB and valves. CTnPI/0 vnrf nice New Economy, best made jIUIKO anD UICO no. l Threads. ^•ln.,9i-ln. 1-ln. pipe, fa.oo. No. 2 Threads, IM-in., IH-ln. 2-ln. pipe. $1.00. DIDr PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt UUIItnO outs H-m.-i-in. pipe, $1.00 No. 2 cuts Mn.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rn7j,ol%1i^f ?r.e^; 24-ln. (trtps Mln--2>4 '"■ pipe, $2.40 ; SS-ln., grip Wln.-3«-ln.pipe.f4.7i'. DIDC UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grlpB H-1d. -3 rlrt VIotO in. plpe,»2.00. GADnCU unCC New. ^-tn.. guaranteed lOO-lbs, OAnUCn nUOL pressure. IH cts. per ft.; 9iin. not guaranteed, m cts. per ft. UnT DCn CUCU New. OypresB, 3-ft.i8 ft.,from nUI-DtU OHon 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from tl.60 up. Second-hand, In good condition, all glass t n , at tl .25 and $1.00 each. Cll UAMITCn U/IDC new No. 18 guage in rolls DALlAniLLU IllnC of I2 lbs. at 80c. per roll, ni ttf^ New American 10x12 single «1. 86 nl nXX per box: 12x12 single $1.90 per •■"••*•*» box; 10x12, 12x12. 10x16 double, $2.84 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; IflxU), 18x18, $3.20 per box ; 16x24 double $3.40 per box. Second hand glass, 8x10, 8x12, and lit 5 12 at $1.60 per box. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Bulld- IniT Material, Veutllatlns Apparatus. Oil, White Lead, Patty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y Menttoa Tlie rioriatg' Bxchanjw whea writing. Tie PiniiiliiaD llaiDatloi ^rice, $3.50 A.T.DELAHAREPTG. &PUB. CO.. 2 Duaoe Street, New York Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. May 12, 1906 The Plorists' Hxchange 629 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Ak.is II U C'iG Allen J K 633 Allen \V S Co 033 Aiiiliaclun- James .J>26 Aii'lersou & Cbristeiisell 631 Aiitlerni NuLSerles .614 Aseliiiijiliu G 632 Arislin II 627 BiuliM- J 627 Bnl-elii.v J K 612 Barrows H H & Son 631 Biirtriini J Henry ..614 Bay Stale Nurs . . . .614 Bayersdurfer U & Co 640 Beach J B 614 BeauUeu 630 Beaven B A 636 Becker William 632 Beckert W C 610 Benedict George H 631 Benjamin S G 631 Berger H II & Co . .611 BorniiiK H G 634 Biuom J S 627 liiiadinEtnn A T .609-12 Boerger A W 6.30 Bonnot Bros 633 Uonnet & Blake ..&32 Breitmeyer's Sons J 635 Brown I'eter . . .618-30 Brown Co The A H 626 Bryant J M 610 Bnrtlong J A 635 Bviroee W A Co 610 Bier Bros 626 Caldwell W E Co ..640 Campbell C H 612 Carlton H R 630 Cliase Stephen 626 Chicago earn Co ..031 Chicago Rose Co .635 Chiids J L 611 Chiunick W J 626 Clans J H 627 Clipper Lawn Mower Cn 610 Colrarn B I 634 Caldwell-Wilcox Co 63S Cf.nard & Jones Co 611 Connell B 626 Converse Ghoases . . 630 Cfmsins Jr Leonard 627 Cowce A 611 Cowee W J 636 Cowen's Sons N 63.S Craig II & Sons 612 Crowl F'ern Co ... . .030 Cunningham J H ..61S Cut Flower Esch ...63:: Ilnv & Webber 026 Davis A B & Son... 631 Deamud Co J B ...6.35 Dean & Co 610 Denouden H & Son .014 Dickinson A Co ...610 Dietrich C P & Bro.620 Pietsch & Co 640 Dillcr Caskey & Co 638 Dillon J L 616 Dillon Ghouse Mfg Co 640 Dorner P & Sons 631 Doyle J A 614 Dreer ITy A 638 Dumont & Co 634 Entnn H N 627 Ebbinge & Van Gross 614 Edwards Folding Box Co 6.36 Eichholz Henry 626 Eisele C 640 Elizabeth Nurs Co .011 Elliott W & Sons 610 Elliott W H 609 Emmans Geo M ..627 Endtz Van Nes & Co, . 611 Eskesen E N 626 I'eltbouseii J E .... 618 Fenrich Jos S 633 F & F Nurseries ..614 Kick & Faber 631 Fischer U 631 Kleur E 611 Flower Gr Mkt 635 Foley Mfg Co 6;i9 Ford Bros 633 f^roment H E 633 Fryer B 627 Barland G M 638 Giblin & Co 638 Gllkinson John 627 Goddard S J 631 Goddell L W 830 Greenhouse Co 640 Guntheu W H 6.33 Guttman A J 633 Guttman & Weber 631 Hantord R G 612 Hansen & Lunsted 631 Harris E 626 Herbert Sons David 611 Herendeen Mfg Co 639 Herr A M 618 Herr D K 620 Herrman A 640 ilerzog Wm 618 Hews A n & Co ...6.37 Hicks & Crawbuck .633 Hike & Jones 626 Illllinger Eros 637 Hill E G Co 635 lill.p.ird B 639 Ilitcbing.i & Co ...638 llolton & Hunkel ..634 Horan E C 623 House O H 630 Howard J W 016 Hnliert & Co 611 Hughes G J 620 Igoe Brris 031 Jackson & Perkins 610 Jacobs S & Son 038 Jennings E B 0.30 Johnson J P 030 Johnson & Stokes ..611 Johnson Heating Co 640 .Ii>Ties II T 014 JUUl K E 612 Kasting W F 6.3 4 Katzenstein & Co .614 Kay W H Co 638 Kes.iler P F 633 King Con Co 640 Kostcr & Co 611 Kreschover L J ....i>30 Kroeschell Bros ...038 Kuebler Wm E 6.33 Lager & Hurrell ...612 Lang J 033 LnnK.f ahr A H 633 I;awritzen C 627 Leedle Co 614 Lehnig & Wlimefeld 631 Le Page H E 610 Lockhuul Lnm Co ..639 Lord & Burnham Co 040 Mader P 631 .Manley Chas H 6.39 May & Co L L 6.3.5 McFaddcn E C 6.32 McKellar C W 6.35 McKissick Wm E .634 McManus J 633 Merkel B 632 Michell H F Co 611 Mich Cut Fl Exch .036 Millang !•■ 633 Moltz A &32 Moon W H Cfl 014 Mw)re Hentz & Nash 633 Morse O C Co 610 Mosbaek Ludvig ...026 Natl Florists' Board of Trade 0.36 National Plant Co .6.30 Xe£f L I 627 Nicotine Mfg Co ..637 Niessen Leo Co 6:14 Nieuwenhuis & Zonen 614 Ouwerkerk P 614 Pabst R 818 Pacific Seed Growers Co 610 Palethorpe Co P R .637 Peckham S S 632 Pennock S S 634 Pentecost S N 626 Peterson J A 630 Peterson Nurs 614 Phila Cut Fl Co 634 Phlla Market ...616-,34 Pierce F O Co 6.3R Pii'tson F P Co 009 Pierson r-Bar Co ..639 Pierson A N 616-34 Pittsburg Cut Fl Co 6.34 PoUworth C C Co .634 Pure Culture Spawn Co 610 Pve E II 014 Rackham George H 630 Rawlings EI 0.30 Kavn.ir J I 633 Reed & Keller ...6.36 Reeser Floral Co . .027 Kold Fxlw 6-34 Reinhcrg G 635 Beinberg P 616 Renter S J 616 Line F B 631 Ripoerger G 637 Robins- n H M Co ..6.36 Roebrs Co The Juliua ei2-.34 Roemer Frid 610 Rcsbach A & G ...030 Rossig P.rns 630 Rnpi) J P 610 Siiltfnrd Bros 633 8ii-14 Petunias 618-31 Phlox ....618-411 Primulas 611 Privet 614 Rhubarb 626 llliododendrons 614 I^'ses 60y-14-16 Saliva 618 Seeds 611 Smilax 61S-3G Spireas G09-14 Stocks 614-26 Tuberoses 6<_)9 Verbenas 618 Viuca 618-31 Vines 614 Violets 630 MISCELLANEOUS Artificial Loaves 636 Boilers 638-39-40 Cut Flower Boxes... 636 Engravings 640 Fertilizers 637 Fittings 638-39 Florists' Supplies . 636-40 Flower Pots & Tubs. 637 Glass 638 Glazing Points 638 G'house Bldg. .638-39-40 Gutters 6.38-40 Heating 639 Insecticides 637 Lumber 639 Paint & Paint Supplies 639 Pipes Joints. Valves 638 Sash 6.'i9-4n T;inks (;4'l Tnuls ,v lnipliiiiriit.-^.i;;;s T.M.iiipirks Whvii (i:;i; Vft,'cl;il.l.' [Mains, OlS-^lI Vontilatru-s 6.S0 Wants G2S Contents. Abplia Bupestris (Illustrated) 613 Ainerieaii Carnation Society 620 Bi.sulphitle of Carbon 622 Books Kec-eived 620 Canadian News 632 Carnations, Lasting Qualities of 620 Catalogues Keceived 612 Changes in Business 625 Club and Society Doings 622 Cvaniding tor White Fly 623 Elder, Red Berried 623 Firms Who are Building 625 Free Seed Farce in the House 615-7-9 Fumigating by Hydrocyanic Acid Oas (Hlustrate'd) " 619 Gaines, Hon. John W. (Portrait) 615 Growers, Among the (Illustrated) 622 Hail News 032 Hailstones, Making of 622 Heating 629 London Letter, Our 619 MacRorie, M.. Testimonial to (Illus.) . . . 62i Market, Review of the 625 Nursery Department 613 tjuidnick Greenhouses (Illustrated) 623 Readers' Views. Our, . ,. 621 Reflections* on Current Topics 621 San Francisco Disaster, Views of (Illus.) 621 Seed Trade Repott 611 Seed Trade, Trimble's Tirade against . . 620 S. A F. O. H. Registration 620 TRADE NOTES; Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Pitts- burg, San Francisco, Washington . . 62-1 Buffalo, Chicago 629 New York, St. Louis 635 Cincinnati, Kalamazoo, 636 Boston, Detroit, Newport. Provi- dence 637 Week's Work, The 618 Buffalo. News Items. The stork repeated its visit to the home of President Kasting of the S. A. F. O. H. on Thursday, May 3. bringing a fine boy. Mother and son doing well. Louis Merkel of Mentor. O.. has ac- cepted a position with W. J. Palmer & Son. Mr. Reynolds of the Scott Company of Denver, Col., was visiting old friends and making new ones in Buffalo this week. W. L. Smith, formerly of Cleveland, O., has accepted the position of mana- ger of J. H. Rebstock's large green- house plant on Elmwood avenue. C. S. Ford of Philadelphia, Pa., was in town looking up trade, in his line. Wallace Eiss has accepted the posi- tion of bookkeeper at Wm. F. Kast- ing's. made vacant by the re.signation of Otto Gillis. WM. H. GREVER. HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. Scollay. I am building on a hillside six new greenhouses each 200 feet long by 22 feet wide. The boiler pit is at the south-east corner of all si.\ houses The houses average 1(1 feet to ridge and have 3"/j feet walls. The farthest point from the boiler will be 350 feet The houses each have a fall of 10 feet from west point to east, and .ire in three groups, two in a group, and about a 10 foot space between each group I have some 2-inch and an abundance of 1-inch pipe which I would like to util- ize. 1 would like to know if 1 could arrange so as to use either steam or water? The pipes will be on center and side posts of houses, as there will be ground beds. We wish to maintain a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees with outside temperature of l.'i above zero What should be the size of outflow and entrance from boiler? The boiler is a 75 horse power. n w Tenn. — In your case I would recommend low pressure steam. You could of cour.se, use hot water, but as you state yoii have an abundance of 1-inch pipe which you wish to utilize, and as the size IS not adapted for hot water heat- ing, that is, for such a size plant as yours, I therefore recommend steam- and you will understand that the fol- lowing layout is for that system of heating. -The boiler of 7r, hor^e p^weJ needs T]^ capacity for your present needs. I do not recommend in green- houses, steam coils of 1-inch pife es- S?nSe';h'j','-"\"'''-''* 200 feet.'^but to ■uVv se S-!t^'""'^P'P? ^'°" '>'"•« I would advise that you divide the coils in each house into 100 feet each. The bofler corne?*'of \V. ^"^ '°'^^*1'' '-" «0"th-eal[ rr,f= ^."^? range, and although your o.Vf t,f '"^ ^'^'^tch do not clearly 'ndi- cate the points of compass, I figure t wfth ^'h-"' "°,"''^« ™n eait to west W th this understanding I sugeest the ilthTlWT"^- f'^'-t folf' boier witn b-inch main and run to noinf on S?'^'tt''^?.^'t"™oS^p'--'Sii-!nrF"^'^ ti!i°Tn.?i'n'"'i- i j,™T thiy^o'^'urcJ^'tire bi^"l^|-S''3™^-'--."-^ "e^ ?nd ' V'!£;-S^-"-- fhfs-b'"'-^ Point°"to "he 'fa"r"e';:;f '^^^ no n, ?,"'='' ™?'" '° "S'' with i,e grade fo oL c''"'", ""■"* branch main connects val -e" i'lrce'^'T" '""Sv^ ^.^^' V^.vonA"?f,lI int}S 'a°s ""diTp^'?or'-'^t r malil^iinif Have'Tp^h'^^^''^, ^ ^'^"^ Pla^^d oi ' "it: Have the branch ste.am connection at the middle of houses drop down "i.?! inch and branch with 2-inch across to he various coils of each of these firs? two houses. The connections will be de- scribed further on in this letter. From the 3-inch running to the far end of houses, you will take branches across •c, , '^■^''ious coils in the same wav Where the steam mains starts out 3- inch. I think it would be well to place a 3-mch valve. Tou will understand that these sizes of branch steam mains etc., apply to the two other groups of houses as well. I will also describe the coils in one house only, and it will be understood that all houses are fitted out exactly the same. You will place ten one-inch pipes in each house, three lines on each side and two coils of two lines each about 6 feet from each side of house. As you have not given me a layout of the beds, I am not able to describe the exact positions for these coils. The size of steam connections to each of these coils should be 114- inch and the returns 1-inch. I think you will find a valve on each steam and return connection sufficient for control- ling purposes. I mention this, as many people putting steam heat in greeii- hou.ses place valves on almost every line of piping. This in your case, where you are using 1-inch pipe , would scarcely be necessary. The size of the return for the four coils starting at the far end of house and ending at the middle should be 2-lnch. and continue that size down to the main return which I shall describe below. The return from the coils starting at center of house and running down to the end nearest the boiler should also be 2-inch. These two 2-inch returns can be connected into one 2Vi;-inch and connected thence into the main return; or you may connect them separately into the main return as you find most convenient. Your main return line should start from the group of houses farthest from the boiler 2 1/^ -inch, and run that size to the center group, where it will increase to 3-inch, thence to group nearest boiler, at which point in- crease to 3Vj-inch. Kindly understand it is almost im- possible to write an article of reason- able length for this paper giving all the neces.sary details for such a size plant as yours. It would really entail the preparation of detailed plans and complete .speciflcations. If you are not familiar with steam heating work, I would suggest that you consult some one of the good concerns in the line which I know your city must have. There are many sm.all but important matters to be carefully considered, and I feel confident you will find your best method is to lake two or three esti- mates from reliable people. U. G. SCOLLAY. Chicago. News Notes. The second annual May party and plant raffle of the Gardeners and Florists' Union No. 10615 will be held at Princess Rink. Madison street, near Ogden avenue on Friday evening. May 18. The occasion last year wa.s a pro- nounced success, and the committee in charge is confident that the affair next Friday will far outdo its predecessor. John Bruckner, who moved the first of the month, reports himself as highly pleased with his new location at 3.t Monroe street, where he finds business much improved over that done at the old stand at Monroe near Dearborn. The J. B. Deamud Company are handling a large quantity of lilac and other Spring stock which reaches them daily from the southern part of the State. It comes in excellent condition and finds a ready sale. Harry Rowe and W. H. Hilton have been spending a couple of weeks at West Baden Springs recuperating from the effects of overwork at Easter time. John Gormley. who for a number of years wa.s with the Wienhoeber Com- pany and recently manager of Fleisch- man's North side store, severed his connection with the latter concern last week and was succeeded by L. R. Bohannon. late of the concern of Bohannon & Cauger. Four commission houses received their first consignments of officinalis peonies from Southern points between -4pril 30 and May 4. At one dollar per dozen the flowers find a profitable sale considering the condition of the mar- ket. C. W. McKellar continues to have a steady demand for his specialties in orchids, orange blossoms, etc. George R. Scott, after a short vaca- tion spent in Michigan, has resumed his old position with the E. F. Win- terson Company. J. C. Vaughan returned to Chicago on Sunday from a six weeks' tour through the Southwest and the Pacific coast. As previously reported Mr. Vaug- han was at Pasadena during the shock which devastated the Golden Gate city. During the most severe seismetii' de- inoii.strations he was some miles out of the city taking an early morning buggy ride and noticed no vibration, but on his return to the hotel it was reported thattlie effects were slighll.v noticeable in the up- per stories '.of the large buildings. Mr. Vaughan says that there was no scare in that section of the State and the resi- dents do not anticipate an.y falling off in the tourist traffic or the continual up- building of the permanent prosperity of the section. Mrs. Vaughan is still on the Coast, where Mr. A aughan expects to join her within four weeks and they w-ill tour through the northern part of the state, going from San Francisco north probab- ly to the Canadian line. C. W. Scott returned last week from Bermuda via New York. He has made the trip looking up the lily bulb proposi- tion in the interests of Vaughan's Seetl Store, and reports the prospect for next season as very favorable. WILLIAM K. WOOD. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 630 The Plorists' Exchange >%%%%»%^%%%%%%^»%»%%%^»%%%^^^^^^^%%^>%»^^^^i^^^^^^^%»'»'»%»»»'%%' BUY FOR SPRING TRADE BEDDING and BASKET PLANTS Id fine Condition (Note. 2% in. except where noted.) Ageratiim— Little Gem. A grand little border plant — very low and compact- will do for Carpet Bedding; a mass oJ blue. $3.00 per 100. Alternanthcra Aurea— $2..50 per 100. Achyranthes — Bieninlieri, Emersoni and McNally, $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Anthericum Viratum Variegatuni — $3.00 per 100. Begonia Metallica— S3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon and Vulcan, each, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. English Ivy— $5.00 per 100. German Ivy— $2.50 per 100. Grevillea Robusta— 2i-^ in. $3.00 per 100 ; 3 in. $5.00 per 100. Hibiscus— Peachblow, Sub-Violacea and Mineatus, $3.00 per 100. Rose Clothilde Soupert— $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Rose BABV RAMBLER— S7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens— 2 in. $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. THE 8T0RR8 e* HARRISON COMPANY PAINCSVILLE, OniO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Governor Hosiick Violet. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 per 1000. No. I STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOUGHBY, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when ■writing. V I O U BTS Campbell, Maria Louise, Swanley's White and California Single. I^ixit^d miinors taken from extra tine, large stoi-k ;iiiii liatilened ready to plant in house or out in lieM, $!.'». 00 per 1000, Order now for delivery the first of June 10$. P. JOHNSON, Box 166, HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Violet Marie Louise. li^xtra fine stock, large clumps, full of runners W.OO per 100 : $30.00 per 1,000. Casti with order. O. M. MOUSE, BABVUOIN. U. I., IN. V. Mention The FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS rer lOO, Prepaid Agaratum Gurnay, Altornanlhera, best red and yellow. 40c; $3.00 in-r looo. Fuchsia, r, line sorts, $1.00, Haliotrop., blue. Salvia Bonlirs, and Splen- dons, 75c. Coleus, G. Badder, Verschafffaltii, etc., liOc. per 100; mm per 1000. 100 lots prepaid. Cyclaman GIganteum, mixed, ready to trans- plant. $1.25. Aster, Quaan off tha IMarket, mixed. 40c. Cash. Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg, Pa. UeDtlou the riorlsta' Exchange when writing. PANSIES. TRANSPLANTED PLANTS in bud and bloom, fine bushy stock, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, LANCASTER, PA. Hentlon The Florlita' Bxchange nen writing. PANSIES PANSY PARK PERFECTION, a new strain hav- ing flowers of largest size, most perfect form and greatest variety of rich and rare colors. Every variety worth growing is in this strain and plants were grown from seed saved from largest and finest flowers of each sort. Fine stochy, hardy fleld-grown. seed-bed plants, sowed thinly, in bud and bloom, mixed colors. $4&0per 1000. $2.60 per 600. Cash with order. Pansles a specialty for 30 years. SAMPLES OF MANY REPORTS FromG. L. W., florist, Stamford, Conn., Oct. 6, 1905.— "Ship me 1600 of your Pansy Park Perfect- ion pansy plants soon as ready. I want them for KFOwing inside for winter flowers, Those I had from you last year were firet-rlaes." From Prof. E. A. White, Dept. of Botany and Landscape Architecture, Agricultural College, Storrs, Ot., May 1, 1906.— "Ship us 16^0 of your hardy field- grown Pausy, Park Perfection plants as soon as possible. Those we had last year were fine plants and in bloom all Summer." I. W. GODDEll, Pansy Park, DWIGHT, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express : tiOcts. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.50 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Gash with order E. B. JENNINGS, ^'^^s^"^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansiea. Hentlon The Plorlats* Bxcbanfie when writing. NICE STOCK VINCA VAKIKQATED, 4 In.. tlO.CO per 100. ENGLISH IVY, $6.00 per 100. ALYSSl'M. extra ane 3 In., »4.00 per 100. FEVERFEW, 3 In.. 13.00 per 100. VEKBENA.S, from flats in bnd. $2.00 per 100. FCi BKAmuma. in. pots, $6.00 per lOO, Safe arrival and satisfaction guaranteed. GEO. H. RACKHAM, 880 VAN DYKE AVENUE, DETROIT, MICH. Mention the Florists* Bxcbancre when writing. May 12, 1906 The Plori-st-s' Exchange 631 VICTORY We do not need to advertise Victory aggressively any longer. We are making prompt deliveries of Cuttings daily and are giving universal satisfaction. Enough said I CARNATIONS Owing to the recent earthquake we must dispose of the following for cash. MAKE US AN OFFER. 3000 ENCHANTRESS 3000 ESTELLE 2000 IVIRS. PATTEN 250 VAR. LAWSON 2000 IVIARIAN, a very good white. 2000 PROSPERITY 1000 WHITE LAWSON 3000 LAWSON 3000 EDW. SCHWERIN, a very good pink. PICK & FABER, SAN MATEO, CAL. HeatluD The KlorlBts' tochaage when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTnilNOS TO CLOSE OUT, Per 100 Per 1000 | ■2000 Enchantress $2..'i0 $2-5.00 .500 3000 Lawson 1..50 12..50 ,S.50 1.50O May Naylor (Fine White) 1.2.5 10.00 I 000 cneY8ANTnEi^ui»i stock, zv. ID. A.J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Filkins Maud Dean Mrs. Coombcs Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham . Wm. Duckham Appleton C. J. Salter BonnafTon Mrs. E. Thirkell October Sunshine Yellow Eaton.. PINK Per 100 $2.50 S.OO 2.00 5.00 2.60 2.60 2.00 10.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.50 1 00 Fenn , Queen Louise Estelle POT». White Ivory Mme, Bergman v-.- Alice Byron , Mrs. Henry RobinsoD Polly Rose Timothy Eaton White Coombes White Dean Per 100 $1.25 ....; 1.25 1.2S Per 100 $2.00 2.00 3.00 2..50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 CRIMSON Black Hawk John Shrimpton 2.00 2.00 GRAFTED ROSES 1000 Bridesmaids $100.00 . $10.00 per 1 EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Balance all Sold, Southport, Conn. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders tor My Maryland. A great many people doumiesB think they can grow the variety as well as we do. We look at Buch things In the same light. Then, too. perhaps some people have confidence In our statements, which Is alec a factor. Not manycarnatlons succeed In every locality. My Maryland has nnt. Even under these cir- cumstances wo advise yon to try it. You may thank ue for this advice later. Awarded first prize for 60 white at March Show, Olnclnnatl. Try Jessica, also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader in the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 50 variegated at March Show, Oln- clnnatl. Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. 0., $2.50 j.er doz.. $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHK H* '^VF^BEH. & SONS CO.i OAKLAND, MI>. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 Immediate delivery. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums. March delivery. If you did not receive my now list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. CARNATIONS We have the best list of Carnations In the country. Send for It. , We can quote iowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us, Chicago Carnation Co., Joiiet, III. UentloD Tlie Florists* Bxcbanse when wrltlog. The most profitable red carnation grows. Perioo Per 1000 KBD SPORT $6.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 AH cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B, DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellvllle Va. Mention The Flortaf Hxehange when wrttlny. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Fink Carnation Booted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, »10.00per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, FramlnKham.Mass. Mention The Floristn* Exchange when writing. LAST CALL ABUNDANCE Eooted cuttings from the soil, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. R. FISCHER, GREAT NECK, I. I., N. Y. MentloD The Florlati' BIiebaDge when wrltipg. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE. IND. Kentlon The Florists* Dxchange when writing. ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire leOE BROSzjX^s.'i^Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Plorlsts' Btxdi&njre whea wrlttDK- Rooted Carnation Cuttings CRIMSON: llarlowarden $1.00 per 100 Well i-ooted. strong and healthy Harry leiiii WHITK; AHEIItI 3.00 LllOUT. PEARY 8.00 ASPARAGUS 8PBENGKRII. 3 In pots, strong plants, $6.00 per 100. Oash with order. 5. Q. BENJAMIN, Fishkill, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsli, $10 per 100. ScottII,2>Jin., $5 per 100. Bostons, iy, in., $3 per 100. Henrv H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The Floriita' Bichange when writing. CYCLAMEN Giganteum July sowing in ail the separate colors, extra well-grown .stock out of '2^ inch pots, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Out of 3-inch, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. LEHNIQ & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS I''ine I'or |il;infirit; in Piersouii, 3 in., 1(1. G. A. THIELE, Asylum Pike, Frani(fort, Pa. Uentlon The riorUti' Bxctaaosa when writing. 3 iti. Hxtr.a strong, beuoli. S.'J.OO per 100. Boston Pern and $3.50 per 100. P. S.— CYCLAMEN plant.s all FEVHS 01 SPEGin CIBOTIUM SCHIEI>EI. We have a lan^e stock of this heautlfnl tree fern in best condition. 4 In., $60.00; 6 in.. $75.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, best stock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2M In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in., $8.00 per 100; 4 in.. $12.00 per 100. AdlantamCaneatnm, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock in i in. pots, 912.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own stock, 3&C. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILI.S. M. J. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. CYCLAMEN Splendens SiganUum Hybrids In Ave trno colors Including the fringed varieties, twice transplanted from flats, $3.00 per 100 ; $25 00 per 1000, from 2>i In. pots. $6.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Well grown stock from 3 In. pots, $5.00; from 3K In. pots, $8.00 per lOO ; ASPARA- GUS SPRENGBBl from 2,« In. pots, $1.60. from 31/2 In. pote. $6.00 per 100. GERANIUMS In standard varieties only, no better on the market in bud and bloom from 4 In. pots, $6.00 and 17.00 per 100. CANNAS In standard varieties from 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS In very choice varieties only, well grown plants from 3 in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroadsbarg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN StronK plants in live separate inlnrs, SI'* 00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100. Geranium Cuttings, $1.00 2i in. pots: $2.00 per 100 in variety. Asparagus Sprenger] Seedlings, '''Oc from Hats, strnnt;, $1.(X) 2i ill. puts. $'2 On ptT 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedhngs, ^troiiK. $1.40. 2i in.; $2.W per 100 Heliotrope, Double Petunia, Ageralum, Guerney Cuttings, cheap. Pansy, best strain, $2,00 and $3.00 per 1000. WILLIAM STUPPE, Westbury station,^ Mention The Florists' Bxchange when wiitlnf. Dracaena Indivisa LARGE PLANTS, 6 in. pots. S2.00 to $.3.00 per dozen nci'orfliiiK to size. VINCAS, 4 in.. $fi.00 per 100. E.xtia lartre VINES, ."iin.. $1.50 per dozen S. A. NUTT GERANIUMS, 4 in . $7.00 per 100: ?. in., $.^1,00 per 100. Ousli with order. GEORGE H. BENEDICT, YORKVILLE, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. lEfllTHT BEDOIHS STOCK GERANIUMS, 4 in .He MARTHA WASHINGTON GERANIUMS, 4 n.l5c PRIMULAS, COLEUS, CANNAS, 4 in 7i-. COLEUS, " ill 40, SAGE, .'. HI, 7c, HELIOTROPE, VERBENAS, AGERATUM, FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, 2i in, 3c : 4 in.. 7c. F. B. RINE, LeMrisburg, Pa. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlag. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Good, thrifty stock from 2% in. to 6 in. pots. GREENHOUSES THORN HEDGE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 632 The Florists' Exchange WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. i«o°o??^ CHRYSANTHEMUM S^vllWx?.! r.e:ady for. delivery WHITE. 100 1000' WHITE. 100 1000 Clementine Touset. finest ; w. Bounaiiou $2.00 $16.00 early white ... .$7.00 $5.^).0O T.Eaton 2.00 15.00 Jennie Nomn, finest late r-i, ^ ■ t n ,-« white 7.00 .W.OO Chadwick 2.50 Estelle 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Robinson 2.00 1.5.00 jjoi de Italic 2.00 Wanamaker 2.00 1.5.001 o u- „ „„ „ „ Merry Xmas 2.00 15.00 Oct. Sunshine 2.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 YELLOW. 100 1000 M. Bonnafton $2.00 $15.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 15.00 Cinna 2.00 15.00 Kiraberly 2.00 15.00 Omega 2.00 15.00 Golden Wedding 200 1.5.00 Kalb 200 15.00 , Yel. Eaton 2.00 15.00, Maurnier 2.00 15.00 100 1000 PINK. 100 1000 Wm. Duckham.. ..$2.00 $15.00 Liger $2.00 $15.00 Balfour 2.00 Pacific 2.00 M. Newell 2.00 J. K. Shaw 2.00 Perrin 2.00 Murdoch 2.00 Cobbold 2.00 15.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.00 15.00 I L. Filkins 2.00 RED. Oakland 2.00 15.00 Paul Labbe 2.00 1.5.00 Black Hawk.. 2.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 1.5.00 15.00 15.00 ROSES. Beiich grown American $50.00 per 1000. Hai»erin, 2K< in. |)ot6, $4.00 per R I C H M O N D, now ready, fine plants, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000 = 100; $30.00 per 1000. Beauty bu&be£> $6.00 [ler 100 100 1000 Kaiserin. ready now $4.00 $30.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaids 3.00 25.00 100 1000 Brides $3.00 $25.00 Meteors 3.00 25.00 Golden Gate -- 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»•♦♦♦♦♦»••••♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ►»♦♦♦♦♦<♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ My Special Mum Offer 100 Plants in 10 Varieties for $5 00 Send me a list of vareities that you already have, and I will .send you 10 newer varieties that you ought to have, such as Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. ♦ The great MORTON P. PLANT now ready at $7.50 per doz., in 2^4 inch pots. My motto is still the same. Your money back if not entirely satisfied. CI14RLE» n. TOTTY ^ADI80N, N. J. >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< Mention The Florists' EsGhange \vhen writing. ♦ »♦♦<< CHRYSANTME^LMS, ^^TiS? ^e'lWJ*''^' WHITE BONNAFFON MAJOR BONNAFFON YELLOW EATON TIMOTHY EATON VIVIAND-MOBEL DOIIILLET MRS. THIBKELL COL. APPLETON JKROMK JONES YELLOW JONES WM. DUCKHAM DR. ENQUEHAIID BEN WELLS PERCY PLIMRIDGE GOLDEN WEDDING 9I.\BIE LIGER ROBINSON ALICE BYRON H.YLLIDAY' MONROVIA WILLOWl ROOK OMEGA IVORY DAL8KOV RICHMOND ROSE. 214 'nch pots. $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1000. PINK COCHET, CHATENAY, LA DETROIT, PERLE, SUNRISE, 2J^ In. $3.60 perlOO. CA;SH or C. O. D. -W. J. & M. S. VB8EY, FORT -WAYNB, Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlpg. INDIANA. CHRYSANTHEiVlUAlS White— Timothy Eaton. Mrs. Geo. S Kolb. fine. early, Estelle, White Bonnaflon, Alict) Byron, Ivory. Pink — Glory of the Pacific, Balfour, Minnie Bailey. Dr. Eoguehard. Maud Dean. Yellow--Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. John Whilldln, Robt. HaUlday. Rooted Cuttings $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per lOCO. Lady Campbell from Pots and Sjil. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE , Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. 100,000 Ciirysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Monrovia, Polly Rose, Apple- ton, Eaton, Robinson, Bonnaffon, $1.2.5 per 100; $10.00 i.t-rH"KiO, Alice Byron, Wm. Duckham, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per HH.in, Geraniums, ?. and -1 in. j.nts. Svl.OO per 100. HEALTHY STOCK-ENOUGH SAID. WM. BECKER. Box 4.S FARMINGDALE., L. I. UentioD The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM SOIL Early Late MonroTia Yellow Bonuafion Per 100 F. Bolliday Wm. U. Duckham $1.60 Polly Rose Marie Ligrer Per lOOO JJr. Eug:aehard $12.00 POT PLANTS Sweet Alygsam in bloom. 2 in. $2.00 per 100 Mammoth Verbeuas, 2 in., $l.&0per 100 Salvia Fire Ball in bud. 2 in., $2.00perl00 Phlox Druuimondi, 2 in., $3.00 per 100 Petunia Hybrida, Single-Double, 2 in., f2.00 per 100 NaBturtiums, 2H in., $2.00 per 100 Geraniums, in bud and bloom. 4in.,$6.00perl00 Cash with order please. B. MFREEL, Cor. Broad & 0th Streets, Carlstadt. N. J. Hail News. DKNNISON. TEX. — The Green- houses of Will B. Munson were wrecked by hail on April 26. the loss being total. He was insured in the PIorLsts' Hail Association. lOLA, KAN. — A hail storm on April 27 broke about 150 panes of glass in the Backus greenhouses. The loss is covered by insurance in the Florists' Hail Association. CANADIAN NEWS LONDON. ONT.— Trade, both whole- sale and retail, is at present very slow. Cut flowers are plentiful and good, but the demand is not in any reasonable proportion to the supply. The bedding plant trade is opening up nicely, but what effect the greatly increased sup- ply this year will have, is at present uncertain. Last year, owing to a very early frost that cut down nearly all stock while still out in the field, gera- niums especially were scarce. This year everyone seeems to have at lea-^t doubled their stock of geraniums and grown a large quantity of the other bedding plants as well. Added to this two or three new places have sprung up with very large supplies of the same material. It certainly seems at present as if the grower with the best shipping trade were going to be the best off. There is an excellent demand again this Spring in hardy trees, shrubs and vines. The call for perennials has re- ceived a setback from which it will probably take two or three years to recover. The past Winter was an ex- tremely irregular one; a few warm, sunny days would clear a>vay all the snow and take the frost out of the ground, and would be followed by a drop of the temperature away below zero: consequently, a very large per- centage of all perennials were winter- killed or badly damaged. As this sort of Winter is extremely rare here, no doubt one or two of the ordinary kind will restore confidence. The Baby Rambler rases, which were not received in time to be got in flower for Easter, have now been seen at their best. The general opinion is that the rrimson Rambler will not lose its po- sition as the best Easter pot rose until something better than the Baby Ram- bler appears. There is now no doubt, whatever, that the number of Ea.ster lily bulbs bought by the growers here will be at least cut in two. The crop is altogether too uncertain. I do not think, from in- quiries I have inade, that 35 per cent- of the bulbs grown here produced first-class flowers; and with the price (wholesale) down to Sc. and 10c. . it can readily be seen there is no money to be made out of such a crop. The import orders in Dutch bulbs will also be curtailed very materially. For the past few years a great deal of private bedding has been done with bulbs, especially tulips. Last year, for some unaccountable reason, this was largely dropped and considerable stocks were left in the dealers' hands. Spring is opening up slowly. We have had some really warm, but rather dry weather; but now we are in the grip of a cool wave and may consider our- selves lucky if we escape without a frost. FRED. BENNETT. C. BONNET O. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Tlorists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. ConsignmentB POliciLed. Out-of-town orders care- fuUy attended to. iJive us a trial. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-B243 Madison Sq. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28 A. Mention The Florists' ICxchange when writing. CftP[ 75c. per 100; $6.00 per IGOO. We time arrivals and guarantee good condition. Send your orders for DECORATION DAY early. Season Ma,v 15 to June 15. ASA WRIGHT. ALVIN. TEXAS. OOOD-HEAUTHV CHRYSANTHEMUMS from 10.000 Frame Grown Stock Plants 100 IflOO Polly Rose $1.50 $12.50 Harry Parr 1.50 12.50 Glory of the Pacl0c 1.60 12.60 Alice Byron 2.1)0 17 60 Ivory— Pink and White 1.50 12.60 Col. D. Appleton 1,50 12.60 Maj. Bonuaffon 1.50 12.60 Autumn Glory 1.50 12.50 S. T. 3Iur*lork 1.50 12.50 Dr. Kn^uehard 1.50 12.60 Maud Uean 2.00 17.50 Jerome Jones 2.00 17.60 R. 0. 2H in.pols Per 100 Per 100 AchyrantheB^I varieties $0.75 $2.60 Alygsam 75 ColeuB, Queen & Verschaffeltli 75 " Asstd 60 Geruian Ivy 76 2.50 Leuion Verbenas 1.00 Marguerite's— ytllow and white.. 1.00 ■* Queen Alexandra ... 2.50 Stevia, dwarf, tall and variesated. .75 Dahlia Roots 4.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa, Sin. pots 5.00 SAMUEL S. P£CKHAM, 8 *lephone r:iU; 2yj -Ma-liaon Square. Uention the Florists* Exchange wben writing. Telephone Calli 736 Madison Square Uention Tbe Florieti* Bxchange when writing. JeKeMen 5 ^ \ V'*^'1- e*. ^ '^^ '^■^3. ^^•^^w^' ''^% Horace E. Froment SlICC»:SSOR TO W. GHORMLEY wholesale^commiss.on Receiver and Slilpper of all varieties of Cat Flowers elephones.2200 and 2201 Madlson^Quatc. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK uiiioiesaie Prices ot m Flowers, new mi, jllag io, ieo6 Prices «inote " extra No. 1 No. 2 8.00 K GOLDEN GATE. 8.00 K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY METEOR 5.00 [ PERLE |ORCHIDS-CattIeyas 1.00, r Inferior grades, all colors.. 2.00| a ( White 2.00! 5 Standard ) Pink 2.0o! 2 Varieties ) Red . 2.00 3,00, S.oo! 8.001 3.00! Yellow and var... White Pink :. Red Yellow and var . g^ Fancy < Varieties O ...I I Novelties 00 ADIANTUM OOIASPARAGUS, Plum, and Ten .... ,00l " Sprengeri. bunches. .OOCALLAS ...., CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ordinary. ....I " fancy ...DAHLIAS ... DAISIES .. GLADIOLUS ..50 LILIES, Harrisii ,.50 " Longiflorum 00 LILY OF THE VALLEY .50 MIGNONETTE, ordinary " fancy 00 SMILAX ..-- VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy 00 NARCISSUS OU SWEET PEAS . HYACINTHS Milwaukee Apr. 26, 1906 to 12.50 to to to to to to to to 4.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to to to to to to to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 25.00 16.50 6.00 4.00 "iioo 2.00 8.00 400 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 50.00 3.00 12.00 12.00 2.00 1.00 Phii'deiplila May 9, 1906 16.00 to 8.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to .50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1..50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to 6.00 to to to to .50 to to 6.00 to to 2.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 15.0a to to to to .60 to 2.00 to 20.00 10.00 6.00 S.OO 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 8.00 16.00 .50.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2,00 2.00 S.OO 3.00 S.OO S.OO 3.00 1.1)0 .50 00 60.00 10.00 1.00 8.00 10.00 "sioij 2.00 3.00 20.00 .75 3.00 Pittsburg May 1, 1906 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 2.00 to to .75 to to to to to 2.00 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1,00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to to to to .50 to 5.00 to 6.00 to to 2.00 to to to 20.00 to .25 to to 3.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 25,00 15,00 10.00 St. Louis May 7, 1900 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 4,00 3,00 to .00 to 3.00 to to to 3.00 to to to to 3.00 to to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to to to to 30.00110.00 to 10.00 8.00 to to to to to to to to 2,00 to ,, to 10,00 S,00 6.00 8.00 12.00 '6!66 "i'.bO 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.60 S.OO 2.00 8.00 3.00 "i'.Eo ,50.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 400 1.00 2.00 25.00 .60 .76 6.00 1.00 6.00 , to to to to to .25 to to 20.00 12.50 S.OO 5.00 6.00 4,00 2.00 "i'M 6.00 "i!o6 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 i"66 3o!6o 10.00 8.00 isibo .50 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can (arnlBh at short notice. WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET J5 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Camots Orchids Valley Carnation Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. fVtaoIesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET High Orade Cut Flowers Open Evenings nntll 8. Uentlon The FlorUts* Bxchauxe when WTltlns. DUMONT & CO. Wiiolesaie Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keratone 'Phonei. in Western Mew York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kijide of Seaeon- able FlowerB. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLORIBTB' CUPPLlEB AND WIRE DESrCNS 383-87 Elllcott St. BUFFLAO, N.Y. GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU UeatloB Tbe rionela* IOxo*laDKe wDeo wriuus WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES G. C. POlHtl 60. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ORANGE TREES. .Specimen Orange Trees ; very decorative — sliowing flower and fruit. .Valuable acquisition to the Italian or Sunken Garden, or other artistic effects in landscape. THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, Exotic Nurseries, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY. 500.000 PANSIES. FINEST MARKET PANSIES GROWN. We grow all our own seed and this strain is the result of over twenty-five years careful selection. Strong, stocky growth flowers of large size and great substance, with a great variety of color in brilliant selfs and unusual markings found in no other strain. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Prices for full transplanted plants : Large Plants per 1000 $20,00 Medium " per 1000 15.00 Smaller " per 1000 10.00 By the 100 at same rates. The smallest will flower early in May. By express only. Cash with order, please. I. E. COBURN, 291 FERRY ST., EVERETT. MASS. Colcus Rooted Cuttings Verschaffeiti) Golden Queen Fire Brand Queen Victoria Beckwith Gem Fancy Varieties 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder Hero Messey Pearl off Orange German Ivy Heliotrope 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Paulina SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; $6.00 par 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Uentlon The Fl(»1ats' Bxchsose when writing. May 12. 1906 The Plori-sts' Hxchangfe 635 E. F. WINTERSON CO. Lon^ Distance Phone Central - 6004. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. AVhoIesale Cut Flowers and Florists' •snipping Orders Our iSpecialty. Do you receive our Weekly Cut Flower Price List'.' IF NOT WRITE US. The Leading Florists' .Supply House of tKe VITest. Supply Catalogue mailed ou request. We carry the Largest Stock of Florists' Supplies in the West Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. Established 1894. Supplies. Be your own Commission Han FLQWfR GROWEJIS' MARKET furnishes the facilities See PERCY JONES, Mgr. 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention Tlie I-'Icn-ists' K\i'h;ni::p whon writh.i,'. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wliolesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba»h Avenue, CHICAGO Co*«sl«'"tnent» Solicited Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. TVholeeale OrowerB of CUT FLO W^ERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CrtlCAGO ST. PAUL. MINN. Send us your Orders for delivery in the Northwest* which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY VKolesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers, Chicago, May 9, 1906. l*rlce8 qaotea are by the Imudrea gnleaa otbervrlse noted. ROHkt* American Beauty 36-lnch stems per doz. SO-lnch stems to to to 4.00 3.00 250 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 8 OO 5.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 CARPiATIOMS Inferior grades all colors 1 White Standard Pink .25 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .50 1.50 1.50 2n-lnch stems *' to VAEIETIE9 f Red. 1 50 18-lnch stems " to to J Yellow & var •FANCY 1 White 1 50 2.60 .50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4;00 to to .(Thehlgh Pint 2.50 est grades | Red 2.60 extra of sta'd var I Yellow & var Novelties 2,50 No 1 No.2 GoldenGate ADIANTUM AsPAEAGCa, Plum.& Ten '' Sprengert, bunches. Oallas .75 to .35 to .35 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 .50 .75 Liberty Meteor Lilies, Longiflorum Harrisu MiQNONETTE,ordlnary fancy VIOLETS, ordinary 10.00 Perle 3 00 to 4.00 to 40.00 to 16.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 8.00 50.00 20.00 4.00 r.oo 10.00 2.00 4.00 .25 fancy 50 to .75 2.00 Sweet Peas .50 to J.fl.BUOL©NG >h street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS Bcses and Carnationi^ A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER Of MeptloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Nathaniel R. Reichard, a well known rose grower of Madison. N. J., has leased P. Connelly's greenhouses for a term of years. It is reported that President John Scott of the New York Florists' Club, has bought the greenhouses and dwell- ing of John H. Kaemper, Platbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. The property includes ten lots on which are six greenhouses besides the dwelling, and Is located Just across the street from Mr. Scott's present establishment. The auction sales at Wm. Elliott & Sons are extremely well attended these days. There seems to be a par- ticularly good demand this season for bedding plants ot all varieties, and prices are holding quite good. Palms, rubber plants and ferns are also selling well, and seem to be averaging better this year than has been the rule for some time past. The exodus of the Holland drummers has begun; some forty or fifty of them, including A. Topper, left this week on the steamer Ryndam. W. Van Kleet Jr., of the firm of W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland, will leave for his home next week. Joseph A. Manda, the orchid special- ist, has moved to 191 Valley road. West Orange, N. J., where he will have bet- ter facilities for attending to hi.s cus- tomers than he has had in the past. W. D. Laing, gardener for Mr. Luther Kountze of Morristown, N. J., was recently found unconscious in a room in Stanton street, this city, and died later in the Governeur Hospital. It seems that Mr. Laing had left home in Madison to go to Rutherford to purchase nursery stock and had .$100 in his pocket. How he came to the Stanton stieet place is a mystery, and his friends think that he met with foul play, as only thirty-five cents were found on his person. Previous to being employed by Mr. Kountze, Mr. Laing was for nine years gardener at the Soldiers' Home at Hampton, Va. He was a quiet and sober man, and his friends feel sure that he has been the victim of foul play. J. M. I'horbuin & Company, seedsmen ot 36 Cortlandt street, are making ex- tensive alterations in their newly leased building at S3 Barclay street, and will move there as soon as all alterations are completed. McHutchison & Company, who have been located at 218 Fulton street, have moved to 17 Murray street. John F. Ruddy, who for inany, years has conducted a retail store at 1550 Pulton street, Brooklyn, has moved to 4S9 Tompkins avenue, three doors from Fulton street. Righter & Barton, ro,se growers, Madison, N. J., have purchased the farm ot B. P. Knapp at Plorham Park, and will erect four new greenhouses thereon, each 250 feet long. At the recent meeting of the board of directors of the Parsons Nursery of Flushing. N. Y., the resignation of Wm. J. Spalckhaven, who had been secretary for several years, was ac- cepted, and D. Parsons was elected to the office of secretary and treasurer, Mr. and Mr.g. S. J. Butterworth of South Pramingham, Mass., were In town this week. W. B. Patterson of Montgomery, Ala., was visiting New York and dis- trict the past week. Mr. Patterson is a native of Tullibody, Scotland, and has for many years been located in the South, where with his sons he conducts a prosperous business, keep- ing in touch with the best of the new things as they materialize. Ro.ses and carnations are among the specialities he grows successfully. St. Louis. News Notes. E. Abrahamson, who travels for K. H. Hunt, Chicago, called on the local trade last week. C. Young & Sons Company had one of their large show windows broken the past week, through the railroad company's dynamiting of the old cable tracks; damage $200. Ernest Streble has been appointed overseer of Forest Park, the position made vacant by George Ostertag's ap- pointment as superintendent ot public parks. Louis Cella, an East St. Louis flori.st died last week. Mr. Cella was well- known on this side, and was a brother- in-law of Chas. E. Pleckenstein. formerly one of our commission men. He leaves a widow and two children, besides many friends in the trade to niourn his loss. A banquet was given by the Ti'ustees of the Missouri Botanical Garden on Saturday night of last week. This was iri accordance with the will ot the late Henry Shaw, which provides $1,000 an- nually for a banquet to be held in May. It was the sixteenth, and was held in the large dining room at the Southern Hotel. The tables were handsomely decorated with roses. W. S. Chaplin Chancellor of the Washington Uni- versity, was toastmaster. Among the speakers were included Professor An- drew P. West, of the Princeton Uni- versity; Profes.sor P. W. Kelsey of Michigan University: W. G. Hall of Chicago; and W. G. Manley, Profe.ssor R. M. Jesse, and P. W. Lehman of Missouri. Professor Trelease and Pro- fessor Iri.sh were also prominent at the head table. W. E. Burrows, who is spending a few weeks at his old home in Peoria III., is expected back this week. W. C. Smith is making preparations to visit his home in Milwaukee- Mr Smith will also stop off at Chicago and other points in the interest of his busi- ness. Allan Stevens opened his Junior bchool ot Horticulture last Wednes- day with nearly 300 children, who were assigned to a 10x20 plot of ground. By the end ot the inonth Mr. Stevens ex- pects nearly 700 children in attendance Adolph Pehr, of Belleville, 111 made friendly calls on the trade last week- he IS cutting a fine lot ot outdoor lily ')f the valley. Among the plantsmen in the South End,J,chray, Kruse, Beyer, Fillmore and Windier have their hands full at- tending to plant orders, which are heavy. The bowlers played in hard luck last week. losing the two matches on Mon- day and Tuesday nights. Their bowl- ing was good, but not good enough to "■'"- ST. PATRICK. BERKELEY, CAL.— A very inge- nious woman of Oregon devised a method whereby she can reach her near and dear ones, who, she believes were victims of the .San Francisco fire' Mrs. Dora Dalzell, of University ave- nue, discovered in a loaf of bread .sent in one of the relief trains froni Oregon, a note asking the finder to attempt to locate May and Alphonse Sanbiron, of 32 3 Jessie street. San Francisco. The carload of bread from Oregon was received by General Pun- ston in .San Francisco, and several hundred .sacks were shipped over to Berkeley. Much of the bread became mouldy becau.se of the damp weather, and Mrs. Dalzell attempted to dispose of some of the waste bread bv cutting it up and feeding it to her chickens. While cutting the bread she found the notes from the Oregon women. Some of the notes were baked in the bread and others were pinned to the loaves. The one in question reads as follows: "I pray you will do all you can to find May and Alphonse Sanbiron, of 32 3 Jes.sie street, San Francisco. He was florist for Frank & Parodi Com- pany, 109 Geary street. May is fair, age 25; Alphonse is dark, age 27. He has three gold teeth in front of mouth. Please send word as soon as possible to an anxious sister. I will pav cost if you will find them. Mrs. Harry Allan, Sents, Multnomah County, Or., box 97; send telegram." 636 The Plorist-s' Exchang:e MEMORIAL DAY Hardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY fERNS $2.00 |ier 1,000 Btiliranr BRONZE and GREEN GALAX $1.00 Jjer 1,000, Lots of 10,000 $7.50 BOtOLET GREEN $7.00 per JOO lbs. LAtREL FESTOONING, 2°°^^^"^^^^"'^^ ^^ ^^ BOXWOOD 20c. per lb. L^upEL WREATHS * $3'per doz] LEtCOTnOE SPRAYS $(.00 per 100 BRANCH LAUREL 50c. per Bonch Headquarters for all florists' Su|)t>li€»> such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds. Immor- telles, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes— Folding, Blue and Corrugated, etc. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW. riENRY M. ROBINSON e* CO. 1 ft e* I I PROVINCE STREET, BOSTON, MA8». k=^: L. D. TELEPHONE, MAIN 26J8. -~^£^^S^ Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NEW CROP BRONZE GALAX Special Prices for May in 10,000 Lots only $5.00 DAGGER FEBNS, $1.26 per 1000. FANCY FEBNS, $l.,nii pi-r lOCO. They are the liiiest and largest ferns ever s.iW, BOUQUET GUKUN, $7.00 per 100 lbs. BOUQCET OKEEN WKEaTHS and LAUBEL WKBATHs, all sizes and prices. LAUREL FESTOONING, extra fine and full, 4e. .50 and tic per yard, made fresh daily from the woods, Send for sample of our LAUBBL WREATHS for Memorial Bay use, $2,00 per dozen, BRONZE and GREEN GALA X, T.Sc per 1000. Diseount on large orders. Send us your orders for Me- muiial Day now, and you will get the best ■'to be had" and at "rock-bottom" prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large ;>r small the order, it will be filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Tele, hune and Telegraph orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office: New Salem, Mags. Long instance telephone connection. Tell us your wants; we will do the rest. CROWL FERN CO., - MILLINCTON, MASS. UeDtioQ The Flurlsts' Exchauge wiien writing. FKNCY • FSRNS Per 1000, $1.75. Per 5000 lots at $1 .50. Per 10,000 lots $1 40 per 1000. QALAX, per looo, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocK, fnll weight, 601b. case, $7.00; 26-lb case, t3.76. GALAX— BrllllaDt bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000: $3.76 per 6000. LEUCOTHtE SPBAYS— Qreen or bronze. 90o. per 100; »7.60 per 1000. Green Sheet Moss— Perbb1.8acb.t2.60. All Kinds ol Florists' ^iiipplles. Li Ji Kr6snov6r, Tei.BnM&mionsq! New Ysrk t ^ \ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURCRS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / L E GERANIUMS GERANIUMS FOR DECORATION DAY FIFTY AND SIXTY DOLLARS PER THOUSAND OBACAENAS and VINCAS Surplus CARNATION and VIOLET plants. Make nowu your wauts, and let us quote prices. GEORGE B. HART, Wholesale Florist, 2 1 Stone St. Rochester, N . Y. Mention The Florists* Exclian,:;;;e when writing. LVRATA so'rcretrsoirs a Winner Sheet Moss for Hanging Baskets, etc. ^^l^ E. A. BEAVEN, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN, ALA. REED ^ KELLER "^ 'KkSfVoVK""" Importers and Bt /%DIQTA> CIIDDI ICTQ Qalsz Leaves and Uanolactarers of r*«^^KI01W OWrr^lotO Uecoratlve Greenery New York Agents for Oald well's, Monroe, Ala., Parlov Brand Smllaz. Mention Ttia riorlsts' Kxcbange wbea wirltlDX. 10,000, $1. SO; 50,000, $6.25 MANnFACTURED BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. THE APRIL NUMBER of our List is out. We I'an now devote ali our attention to making uollections. Ttiis is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Tlierefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 5(J Pine Street. New Vork City. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.6 bb Bale, $1.26: 3 Bales, $3.26; 6 Bales $5.00; PfcK Moss, 10 Bales, $7.50. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 teat long, $15.00 per 1000; in inch butt 10 ton 12 feet long. $22.50 per 1000. H. R. AKER8,CliatBwortll, M.J. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Pric* $3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street, New York. Cincinnati, O. News Items. While one would suppose that the "May Mu.sical Festival" would be a business-bringer to the florist, the reverse has been the case, and trade ^vas very dull. Lilac and out-door lily of the valley have been plentiful, but we are glad to feel that in a weeit they will be done, and we all hope social sessions and weddings will again give a stimulus to trade. Reports are also depressing from other large cen- ters, so I suppose we should not blame the "May Festival," for it brought many strangers to our city and their money rnust soon commence to circu- late. Then again, much cash that or- dinarily goes to buy flowers, has been .sent to the Pacific Coast to help those who need it more than we do. A new seedling American Beauty rose, said to retain its color without showing the purple; strong, stiff stems; foliage that black spot has never been seen on; a very fragrant flower, and thorns like those on the Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria — this is a Cincinnati production and is owned by Walter J. Crr,ay, College Hill, Ohio, who states this is its fourth year, and consequent- ly his .stock is very limited. I will keep in touch with this new seedling and advise of its pi'ogress, from, time to tiine. J. A. Eastwell, of Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O., was a caller this week and reported business in Cleveland as very good. E. G. GILLETT. Kalamazoo, Mich. Trade Notes. Business since Easter has held up pretty well, there being always a little doing according to the retail men's report. The growers are now busy plant- ing out carnations as the weather is promising well. Van Bochoves have already got part of their 50,000 young plants in the field; and within the next two weeks there will be consid- ei-ably over 100,000 carnations planted among the growers here. So far as I have seen the young plants are looking well tor this season, and promise good stock later on. En- chantress, Lawsons, Queen, Boston Market, and I^ady Bountiful are the leaders here, the first named retain- ing the lead among the stores in pop- ularity and price. Some inquiries for bedding stock are now making, and anticipations for a heavy trade at fair prices are held by all the growers. Geraniums and salvias promise again to be fa- vorites this year and verbenas also seem to be coming back in demand again. Foliage plants will not be very conspicuous; but window boxes, vases, and hanging baskets apparently will be largely used. I note with regret that the dwell- ing of Mr. Tozier, the Otsego florist, was entirely demolished by fire last week, with some little damage to his office, although the greenhouse was saved. As he had but little insurance his loss will be serious, for by indus- try and patience he had established a nice trade and built a substantial dwelling for hiinself adjoining _the greenhouses. S. B. BROOKLINB, MASS. — The cash drawer of the Longwood Florist Com- pany was broken into last week, the thieves securing $S in cash. Three men in the employ of the G.vpsy Moth Commission have been arrested on suspicion. SIOUX FALLS, S. D. — M. M. Strong, of the Sioux Falls Greenhouses, has opened a flower stand in the Cataract, and installed a McCray refrigerator. )0»»I0 BROTHERd • • Manufacturer, of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. mnm n/.^t RPAadlLan NFW VORH Samples Furntshedto the Jobbing Trade onlu, *''' "Wl DlUaUWag, IHW IWKB Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. May 12, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 637 The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET. PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ■•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. UentloD The Floiista' Exchange when writing. Perfect Pots Projierly Packed lil'jir this ii! minri P« SYRACUSE RED POTS M urt always uoc.Jtl. our 'J system of i.ackinfi is tie; be?t. EJiiiiinatos the,{j chances fnr bn^akatjc, WUl[f you (inlor to (1;iy " Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Price pfT orate 1500 2 m pots ncrate.»4.88 1500 2^ 6.25 15W 2Mj " 6.00 lows '* 600 800 8^6 " 6.80 5004 4.50 820 5 " 4.51 144 6 3.16 Mention The Florists* Excbauge when wrltlnp. STANDARD FLOWER POTS racked iii aniall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crates,^ .20 6U8 " " 3.00 HAND iMADE 48 9 in. pots in fiate,S3.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 !4 " " 4.80 6 16 '* *• 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price lief of Cylinders for (_'ul Flowi-re, Hanging Baekets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cusli witli order. Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. AuKastRoUier & Son8,Agts.,81 Barclay Bt.,N.Y.€lty Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^J Bs-g, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N Y. Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FLorliti" Exchange when writing TOO MANY ORDERS. Please take out our ad. on mums. We are getting too many °''"''^- A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell. Conn. Mention The Florists' B;ichange when writing. Boston. News oJ the Week. The May exhibition of the Mas,=a- chusetts Horticultural Society, which was held Saturday the 5th inst.. was better in every respect than that held at the same time last year. The calceolarias and pelargoniums ex- hibited by Geo. F. Fabyan (Jas. Stuart, gardener), had exceptionally fine finish; and the latter showed a marked im- Iiro\'ement in cultivation over those exhibited by the same grower last year. The Langwater Gardens (W. N. Craig, gardener), exhibited a very fine collection of narcis^ii. for which a silver medal was awarded. A cul- tural certificate was also awarded the same grower for a vase of Lilium can- didum. W. W. Rawson Company re- ceived honorable mention for display of narcissii, and gratuities were awarded Dr. C. G. Weld (W. Rust, gardener), for very fine plants of Cal- ceolaria Golden Gem: to the Harvard Botanical Gardens (Robert Cameron, gardener), tor display of Spring flowers; to Wm. Whitiiian (Martin Sullivan, gardener), for display of tulips; to Mrs. E. W. (Converse I Robert Marshall, gardener), for Amaryllis Johnsonii and Cattleya .Mendelii; and to W. J. Clemson for flis(>lay of tulips. Other exhibitors of sea.'^onable fiowers were Mrs. E. M. Gill, J. B. Shurtleff, Jr., and Mrs. A. W. Blake. H. M. Robinson & Company are handling exceptionally fine hardy cut ferns. Prices have advanced on ac- count of the difficulty and extra work in securing extra quality stock. They have a full line of their goods for Mctnorial Day. New telephone booths have been in- stalled this week in the Park street Market, nearer the manager's desk and more to the con^'enience of all the patrons. (I. C Thomson, formeily with R. & J. Farquhar & Company, has ac- cepted a position as manager for H. F. Michel! Company, Philadelphia. Come to the Gardeners & Florists' club meeting on Tuesday night. Mr. Orpet is to tell how to make a ga.- liener. J. W. DUNCAN. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. George Johnson & Son, the pio- neer florists, have a large force of help engaged in spraying trees and shrub- lipi y upon private estates throughout the city. The threatened invasion of the elm beetle and gypsy moth has brought an enormous amount of work to this firm. After a lapse of seven years, the State fair grounds have changed man- agement, the once f.amed annual au- tumnal exhibition of agricultural and hoi ticultural products is to be revived the coming Fall. Thus, the dahlia and aster specialists will again have opportunity to show their stock be- fore the public. The cut flower business begins to show the effect of the waning season; although considerable stock has been used in designs during the week. Or- ders for Decoration Day stock are be- ing booked with a rapidity that sur- prises the trade. At this early date, everything points to a record-breaking business. Bedding stock, especially the brighter-colored geraniums and coleus, is selling briskly at an average price of 10c. each, 90c. per dozen. The news of the agreement among rnine operators and laborers was, of course, received with delight among thi' growers, especially those who had but little coal on hand. Dealers in this city have reduced prices $1 per ton, making the present figures the same as existed during the Winter. Considerable building is going on throughout the State. The writer was greatly amused at the result of foolish competition among a number of small stores in a country town last week. One dealer had put in a stock of carnations and tlie others followed suit immediately. Starting with the original dealer, a price of 30c. per dozen was announced. As one passed down the street a de- clination in prices was observed at each store; the last one in sight selling at 10c. per dozen. Some one re- marked that it was only a matter of it few days before the more enterprising dealers would include a box of cigars with each dozen sold. Carnations seem to be decidedly on the ".sporting" side at the Sunny Crest Greenhouses, this season. The latest is an intense cerise-colored flower from Mrs. M. A. Patten; the new- comer being several shades darker than the Pink Patten shown at Bos- ton last Winter. Four distinct sports of Enchantress have been noticed, in- cluding rose pink, salmon pink, varie- gated, bright red. Leaving Bohemia, a few years ago, Otto Jelinek came to America with ambitions of becoming a college pro- fessor. Failing to obtain work at his citosen calling, he went as a gardener for Henry Wirth of this city. La.«t week he became tired of life and shot himself upon the estate where he was employed. G. S. W. Newport, R. I. The News. I mentioned some time ago that hydrangeas would be in brisk demand in Newport this Spring. The demand has been fully up to expectations with the probability that there will be a shortage of flowering hydrangeas in tubs later on. V. A. Vanicek of the Rhode Island Nurseries sold more hy- drangeas this Spring than ever before in one year. Oscar Schultz shipped a large number of hydrangeas a week ago to Julius Roehrs Company, Ruther- f.ird, N. J. William Jurgens is cutting some very fine lily of the valley. The same grower is having the finishing touches put on a rose hou.«e just built. James McLeish has a house of Black Hamburg grapes ready foi' market. He ships most of the crop of early grapes to New York, and until last year he shipped the major portion from all his houses there; last season he found a profitable market in New- port. Each year the demand for orchid blooms increases in Newport, and still they are not grown for market here to any extent. The florists are com- pelleil in most cases to order their sup- ply from New York and New Jersey and a few from Boston. On private places, the tendency seems to be to grow orchids wherever conditions warrant it, with the result that more orchids are grown in Newport than formerly, and grown exclusively for the flowers to be cut and used in the decoration of rooms and dinner tables much the same as roses are. In days gone by. on one or two places in Newport there were collections of orchids surpassing in numbers and variety any individual stock of to-day, but they were there Just as a collection of rare plants, each plant perhaps receiving a. little extra attention when it happened to bloom, which was seldom. Such an act was seldom committed as cutting the flowers. How different it is now! The owners of many of the greenhouse establishments seldom, if ever, see the inside of their houses; they want re- sults, however, and they receive re- sults in the ca.se of orchids in the .shape of flowers for whatever use or uses it may be desired to put them to. D. M. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) fHEORIGINALANDfiENUINC "^ sNiCOTINtrUNKiANT WIDtLV IMFTATED BUT KCVEfl tiJUAllO rORHflffiAlMSEfFBCnK DON r Ad FJ>TIHFrR(OR IMITATIONS PRICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 SHtCTS *6!2 PtHCASEOr TWtWt SOXtS 'KICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. L0UI5. MO!^ Mentloo The FlorletB' Bichapge when writing. THE BEST 6u9[ Killer and Bloom Saver. For PROOF I Write to P.R.PAinttORPECO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE _,„, PUNTS. USED rOR FUMICtflON !c(^A OR SPRAYING, INDOORS OR OUT -^-1 200 POUMS lOBACCO iN 0N[ PM NIKOTEHt NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Lonls, Mo Ifentlnn The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. Detroit. Club News. .41 the regular meeting of the club held Wednesday, May 2. it was decided to hold the annual outing at Belle Isle. The date was not set, but it will be during the second week in July. The evening's talk was on some beautiful magnolia blossoms grown by A. J. Stahelin. After this the question box was opened and the subject of maintaining and exchanging a list of undesirable custr»mers was discussed at length. Among the Growers. Out at the west end of Detroit, in the new eighteenth ward, at Wood- mere, there is a coterie of five full fledged florists. The first in order is (ilharles Warneke, who has a large plant, and a beautiful palm house made of tufa stone in connection with his store. Directly opposite is Steineke & Son, who also have an establish- ment worthy of note. A little farther down the street is the establishment of Gus Knoch. He has a fine large palm house, and recently completed a new store and dwelling. The store is beau- tifully finished with weathered oak, and a mosaic marble floor. The win- dow is paved with tile. Just outside of the stcu'e he Iras an immense fish pond, about 60x20 feet, in which he intends to raise gold fish. Mr. Knoch also grows thousands of water hya- cinths. He retails nearly everything; but in holly and ground moss he says he thinks he is somewhat of a whole- saler, inasmuch as he handled 12,000 holly wreaths and 50,000 yards of ground pine. Mr. Knoch handles also iron benches and chairs. Just around the corner are the houses of the Woodmere Floral Com- pany, recently established and man- aged by Charles Warneke, Jr. He takes great interest in his work, and from all appearances it will be attend- ed with success. At present he has about 15,000 plants, of which 1,000 are nice geraniums. Last but not least is Charles Keller. He also is a retailer. As all five of these florists are in proximity to the large Woodmere Cemetery, the bulk of the stock they grow is comprised of bedding plants, and much of their cut flower trade is in funeral emblems. HARRY. 638 The Plorists' Exchange jft-rpe^ckM^pihr^ NOT Ca^t Iron. no Sections to Leak or Crack. MADE OF Steel Plate. Same as High Pressure Steam Boilers. Our customers who have used these for many years all agree that our Boiler is Safe, Simple, Durable, Efficient, Economical, Powerful. MADE IN FOURTEEN SIZES. No. I. For smallest small greenhouse. No. 14. One boiler will heat 36,000 square feet of glass to 60 degrees at 15 below zero outside with SOft COal. Better results with hard coal. Write for catalogue with full list of users ; ask them. KR0E5CI1ELL BROS. CO., "cmcAor Thi- KU.rists' Ivxrii; wlii'ii writing HAVE YOU ORDERED THE MATERIAL ETC. FOR YOURCREENHOU8E8 ? IF NOT, GET OUR PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. WE DO NOTHING BUT GREENHOUSE WORK W[ Wk\ PROMPT SHIPMENTS WE GUARANTEE THE QUALITY S. JACOBS & SONS, Greenhouse Construction Material, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GAfiLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. fiend for Catalocae^ Ciarland'a Gottere will keep Bnow and Ice off your glasa and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market, Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltloK. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH (1TTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATIIiG APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc. DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA^ PA kleatlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. ■BKD rOB OlSOOLlBa SnccesHorfl to JENNINGS BBOA, A STIC A USEJTNOW. CF.O.PIERCEGO. ITOFuKariSt., NrW VORK UentloD The Flortet«' Exchange when writing. ****^^^^^^^***************^****'t Holds Class Firmly See the Point <9- PEERU5S OIkzlnff Points are tbeVsL No righw or lefli. Box of 1.000 poiuti IScts. pottpfcld. :r. Mention The FlorUta* Bxcban«« wheo writing. For Oreenhonses, Graperie§, Hotbeds. CoDHervatories* and all otner purposes. Get our Qgures before buying. Estimates treely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 14 & 16 Wooster Street, NEW YORK Mention The Florlsta* EUcbange when wrttlac. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. WEBER ®. CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York Mention The Florlata* Bzcbange wben wrltlnc. SUMMER >N WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets car Oatalo|^ GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW HAVEN, CONN. — The affairs nf the Robert E. Velteh Company, Avhich have been in the Superior Court since September 20, 1904, L. Wheeler Beecher having then been appointed receiver, were practically terminated April 2 7 by Judge Shumway when he accepted the final report of IVVr. Beecher. The company was organized in 1S99, had a capital o£ $1,500, and the bulk of the stock was held by the late Willis E. Miller and A. N. Farn- ham. The Robert E. Veitch Company transacted a florist business, its green- houses being situated in Westville. It had a .salesroom in Chapel street. A fire brought about the embarrassment The receiver ■ has reported that the additional 2 5 per cent, of the preferred claims tor wages had been paid. Sev- enty-five per cent, of the.se claims was paid some time ago. After all claims have been paid there is a balance of .$41.04, and this will be paid out for counsel fees. FRANKLIN, PA. — Philip Heilig was painfully injured recently while put- ting up a fence on a local estate. The head of a mallet wielded by a helper slipped from the handle, struck Mr. Heilig on the brow and face. A bad cut was made on his temple, the lower part of his nose cut and mashed, and two of his teeth knocked out. Set Up- It's ease, it's freedom from ciiillc'ss l>olts,iointsaiidcon- iiirtioiys— tliiit ought to .•liiHit for something in a holler— and it does count lor a lot in the Hitehings corrugated and sectional boilers ; it's counted so much we can count about 50* of the florists using them. mTcniNGS-Aw^ G5EmnOU3DDC)16NrK-^-&VlLDL» MANArACTVRERS- or HEATING (^VENTILATING ^PPAEATVJ lirog-ROADWAY NEW YORK r- AND* tireenhoase VALVES and FITTINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. .Y Mention the FLorlsts' Exchange when writing. FREE HOSE trial. We send our " Florist " hose on 60 days' trial ; If not satisfactory return and we pay chartieB both ways. Wrought iron piije lasts longer than steel. Get o'lr prices on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Send for Free iataloj;uc " Kay " Boil- ers. Ventilating apparatus. Tools, Valvtsand Fit- tings. WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY, 344 Fnlt^n Street, New York City, Mention Tbe Florists' Hxcbange wben wrltlni;. May 12, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 639 U-Bar Reason Number 11 For private estates the gardener takes a pride in the superiority of his greenhouse; the owner appreciates the gardener's pride. U-Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built Because no other houses combine so successfully the growing qualities demanded by the gar- dener, and the element of beauty, oruateness desired by the owner. Pierson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York V Mpnilon The Florists' Kxcbsnge when writing •♦•••»♦•♦♦••♦♦»••♦•• tND'"' ISES. ID ' ND ♦ TOSUPERINWnu* |ONIFD|i^ED.;i CafPRlSSSRSflARS;' Auv . ru.*u 0PT052fi:qR LONGER.' i N^NSET,B03TOH,MWSS. 1! -^ (• Mention TlU' Klurists' Exchange when writing. The Standard Ventilating Machinery TheorlKliial machine with self- oiling cupB ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Ontt«r, over six miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Htandard R«tarn St«aiu Trap has no equal tor simplicity or its workingB. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD, YoangstowiK 0. IfentioD The Florists' Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders nf Iron and Cypress Greenhouses. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address, Box 780, New YorK City Uentloo The Florlflts' Bzchangs when wrltlnf. ^— ^ We Design Houses To meet their cultural requlremeuts. using only the very highest grade of Qnlf Cypress In their construction. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Range, (or his spsclal purpose and looatton. It you contemplate building write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE - BOT=BEDSASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings, Etc, Etc. Lqcki^nd Lumber Co. , ^ A LOCia;ANP,0> Mpnflnii The Florists' Exchnnge when writing. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COnPETITION figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAHE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest tor the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, - FACTORY, 7e','s°:,*c!t?"N*r Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ALL HLftHT Sun drico Ctprks MATERIAL ^S THE BEST ^E-HftVLLOTSOF IT r SEMD FOK 5KLTCHE-S LSTIMATtS AMD fKLL -'Catalogue:- FOLLY MFQ.Co, CHICPi(^0 • MenttoD The Florists' Exchange when writing. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Oatalouue on Modern ateam and Hot- Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. F. GENEVA, N. T. 286 Pearl Street. NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY. O. T. Kurman Hollers have been awarded the Certificate of Merit at Five different Floriats' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Selling Agents : EDW. S. DEAN, Bloomlngton. 111. E. E. BAKB, La CrosBe. Wis. Ut*nnnR fh« JflortHtP WigpHmr*' wnwn writlttit WS-8'^SftSS-S-S^S-S-^SS'ff-SS-SSS-^S-SS-ffS-S' $ The Forcing House of Advantage . H" Built the Premier Way." That means the best way. mn HA great offer which may not be repeated. A Premier house built for three feet of TV brickwork with double strength glass and hardware. Fifty feet long, twelve feet •W wide. It's a money m.nkin.[t house. If you will send for booklet No 42 we will tell ^1 you more about it. Mention The Florlils' EXf-bHUt:e when writing. CHAS. H. MANLEY Premier Manufacturing Works aj^ ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN ^ 640 The Plorists' Exchange Mention The Plorlsta' RTohanje when writing. mrHOLESALE TRADE LIST ARlITlI,ONSAVITZll,3in-pot8.75c. perdoz.; (&.iiOper 100; 2 In. pots, EOc. perdoz..$3.00perI00, AGEBATDM, blue and white. 2« In. pots, ECc. nerdoz.; $3.(10 per lf>0. .\I.TEKN-VNTHER.\S, iTBiieties, 2^4 In potB, »i.i'0 per mu. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. 4 In. potB, strong, $1.60 per doz. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 3 In. potB, 760. per doz.; (6.00 per 100. ASPARAOnS 8PRBMGEIIII, 2K In. POtB, 13-00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII strong, 3 In. pots. 7iic. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. BOrv.lKDIAS, pink and white, 2 In. pofs, Sfc. per doz.; $3.00 per lOo. BOUVARDIA HUMB01,DTII,2in.pots,6"c. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100. CARN.VTION plants from soil: FLORA HlLL.tlOOST, LILLIAN POND, CKOC- KKR. L. McGOWAN, $2.00 per 100 CLEMATIS PANICULATA,4 In. pota, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per lOO; 3 In. pots. 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. C LE M ATIS, large fld. 2 rear old plants, $3.00 per DRACEVA INDIVISA, 4)< In. pots. 12.00 per doz ECHEVKRI.V GLAICA. strong plants, $5.ro per roo. KCHEVERIA SECUNDA GL.Vl'CA, $4 00 per 100. EUONTMUS, radicans, var.. 2H In pots, 50c per doz.. $3.00 per 100 I'«)F«iET-ME-KOTS and PANSItS, $2.00 per 100. GER^NICM**. In bud and bloom, 4 in. pots. Sl.i 0 per doz.; $7 fO per 10« IVY. Hardy English, 4 in. pots, fl.50 per doz.; 510.00 per 100 HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 60c. per doz.; $3.01 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, iHalleana), 4 In. pots, $1.60 per doz.. $10.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strong, 4 1-2 In. pots, $1.60 per doz. -$10.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strong, 3 In. pota, 7Cc.peraoz.; $5.00per1O0 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, Thos. Hogg,2HIn. pots. 50c. per doz. LEMON VERBENAS, 4 In. pots, $100 per doz. LEMON VERBENAS, 3 In. pols. 76c. per dcz. ; $^.00 per 10ft. LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUE, 2>i In. pots, 60c per doz. . $3.00 per 100. MOON VINES, bine and white, 2V< In. pole, 60c. doz. $3.00 per 100. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM8, cordlf. var. 2 In. pot8.5"c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDER>^, 2ii in. pots, 60c. per doz ; $3 00 per IfO. NICOTIANA " SANDER^E, new hybrids, $1.00 per doz PASSIFLORA PFORDTII, 3 In. pota, 76c. per dnz. : $5.00 per 100. PASSIFIORA COKRULBA, 4 in. pots, $1 00 per doz. PETUNIAS, double whlte,2^ In. pots, 60c. per doz.: $3.00 per 100. PERIWINKLE, variegated, 4 in. pots. $1.50 n*.r -loz. : $10.00 per IfO. PHLOX. VERBENAS. PETUNIAS, 3 in. pot" »3 00 per 100. SCARLET S4GE, CLARA REDMAN, 7H In note 60c per doz.; $.3.00 per 100. SENECIO SCANDENS, 2H in. pots, 60c per dnz..»3 ooper 100. SH *STA DAISIES. 2H In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3 m per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. SHASTA DAISIES. SMTLAX. Nlt'OTIANA S.4NDKR.T;, DRACAENA, $1.00 per 100. f PlftPI E lltb A Roy Streets, \«. BiSCkB, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I ^' Absoiiitelv Saje and Reliable. Ask your fneiids.'' The Frost Proofing of Tanks is an art itself. We have ljronf;Iit it to its prcsen,. perfection. W.E.CALDWELL CO LOUISVILLE KY. Manufacturers of TANKS for all pui poses J Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL "Every thing about the heating appa- ratus you Installed for me Is perfectly satisfactory. It Is fully as recommended, and your Invincible hot water boiler acts as quickly as steam. It Is the most economical boiler I have ever Bred, and I can safely recommend It to any one who may inquire about it. Yours truly, Elberon, N. J. Alex. L. Caklson " JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Avenue, Bortugh of Brooklyn MEW YORK CITY U. O. SooLLAT, Mgr. Established 43 Years Mention The Florists' Exchange woen writing. THE GREENHOUSE COMPANY 222 228 Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY. N.J. OreeDliouHe Peslgners, Buihlers and Heatiog Kngineers •'f >P ■^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SATISFACTION ^^ ^^i^'.\?^/'^^.ut,. JOHNSTON HFATINGCO-.i 133 Broadway. New York EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^^°ae?thTbe8°r^ Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO.. Bloomsburg. Pa. »L.J!t>j«Ja>^^>J«x^!LJiL,M,j!CJ«,jiCM.J:LM.JiLM.j!LJ4,J:C^,^CM.J«>M.^)^ A. HERRMANN ^msmmx of piorai Metal Designs \ IMPORTER AND DEALER IN fLORISTV SUPPLIES ? FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ■ OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St. BETWEEN 40th «ND lUPW YORK 4ltt STREETS. 1 \ J WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE V Mention Tbe Floriata' Exchange when writing. QGQQQaGGGGQQfiflQ a a G a Q Q 0 (] lD3-pR0ADWAY(OR£(iTnST/NY- (\ BOSTON DRANCM 61<5 TQEtv^ONT BVILDING- YOU CAN'T GROW a good vigorous, thrifty plant in the shade. You can't put up an old-fashioned house unless you do shade. Now, we have a trussed house that reduces this shade bugaboo to the minimum. The house is just as strong, just as durable and don't cost any more than your shade traps do. t^l ' I 50 years of studying this shade business puts us in the "Know how" ranks. Our new truss construction catalog just from the printers, Have one ? a Q Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. iioii[eiisn| Washington Red Cedar of Louisiana Cypress and OUH I<\1CILITIES INCRKAHKD VIHIIV OUK PKICKS IiI<;HT OUR GKADK INVAKIAItl.Y THE BKSiT Write for Oatftlogne and E tiiiia'e when flKurIng on yonr new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Rx<-hange when writing. FANCY BASKETS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Bohemian Glass Vases. Fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware Vases. Cycas Leaves and Wreaths. Waterproof Crepe Paper. Tin Foil in all colors. Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia UentloD Tbe Florlats' Bxchange when writing. We are a 'straigjit shoot and nim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. 20 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, MAY 19, (906 One Dollar Per Yea* Hardy Roses for the Garden Extra Strong Fieldgrown Plants We have a fine stock of these plants in dormant condition, and they can be planted for the next week or ten days. If you can use any of these roses, you will find the stock first-class and our prices reasonable. Hybrid Perpetual, or June, Roses We can supply the following extra choice varieties, viz., Ulrieh Brunner, General Jacqueminot, Mme. Gabrielle Luizet. Capt. Hayward, Mrs. B. G. Sharman-Crawford, Magna Charta, Prince Camille de Rohan. Jules Margotten, Margaret Dickson, Anna de Diesbach, Soleil d'Or and Mrs. John Laing. Monthly, or Hybrid Tea, Roses La France, Mamau, Coehet, White Maman Cochet, Gruss an Teplitz, Belle Siebreeht, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Hermosa. Mme. Caroline Testout, etc., etc. We have also a fine lot of Baby Rambler, or Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, Crim- son Rambler, etc. WRITE rs FOR PRICES. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=BDdson, N.Y. Meptlon The FlorlstH' EicliHDgq wbea writing. Samples of my Grafted Stock. ricm;viomd, vveuueslev, iciuuarisey liberty, bride, brides1via.id, KAISERIIN and CARINOT Also the above varieties and American Beauties on their own roots, and 10,000 American Beauty one year old plants. MOW is the time to order. Plants in excellent condition. Sample and pi-ices sent on application. W. H. Elliott, Brignron, Mass. I UcDtloii Tbe FlorliU' Bichange wben wrlUng. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO Surplus Bulbs FOR SUMME-R FLOWERING. LOW PRICES TO CLOSE OUT. 5°/^ DISCOUNT FOR CASH WITH ORDER. F. 0. B. N. Y. GLADIOLUS CALADIUM ESCULENTUM doz. 100 1000 doz. 100 1000 Augusta, finest light $ ..50 .20 2.00 $ 3.00 1.35 1.5.00 $ 26.00 12.00 100.00 .5-7 inch $.30 $1.50 $12 50 Brenchleyensis, scarlet 7-9 inch 50 3.00 25.00 America, new pink 9-1 1 inch .75 5 00 45 00 XXX Light & Whit* part from named sorts, Aug- nsta. etc. .30 1.60 12.00 TUBEROSES DWARF PEARL Liflhtwhlte&pink, mixture .20 1.25 10.00 100 1000 SIripad & variegated .30 2.50 20.00 Madlum, 3 to 4 in S .60 $ 4.60 Ex-flna, mixture, all colors .20 1.25 10.00 Armatrang, everblooming 1.50 18.00 Lemolna's, mixture .20 1. 00 s.oo Spatlad Calla, 3.00 25.00 FALL BULB5a OUR IMPORT PRICE. I.IST NOMT READY. WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. 'WR.ITE FOR COPY OR SEND LIST AVANTS FOR PRICING. ^ £/ PLANTS SUPPLIES \[aiLqteniee6tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK MeptloD Tbe FlorlBtfl' Eachange when writing. GROWING CANNAS AND CALADIUMS ALL the leading varieties STARTED ready for PLANTING out WINDOW boxes or four inch POTS. for Red and Scarlet. Alphonse Bouvier. (1 ft .. S3..50 l(i0 Beaute Poitevine. 4 ft 4.00 100 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft 3..50 100 J. I). Kisele. 4 ft.- .- 4.00 100 Premier. 3 ft 4.00 100 $.111-00 1000 35.00 1000 30.00 1000 35.00 1000 :!5.«l liion Yellaw with Red Markings. Cinnabar, 41 ft -..$4.00 100; $.3.5.00 1000 Florence Vaughan, 5 ft -. 400 100 ; 35.00 1000 Pink and Salmon. Paul Marquant. 5 ft $4.00 100 : .$35.00 1000 Peachblow, 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100 ; 30.00 1000 Virginia, 4* ft -- 3.50 100 ; 30,00 lOOii White. Alsace, 3 ft $3..50 100; Bronze Foliage. Robusta. 0 to S ft $3.60 100 ; Shenandoah, 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100 ; Grand Rouge. 10 ft 3.50 100 ; Orchid-Flowertng. Austria, vellow, 6 ft $:!.60 100 ; Italia, red gold edge, 5 ft. 3.60 100 : 250 at 1000 rate. Started Cannas. my se- lection $3.00 100; CALADIUMS. Elephant's ears S3 " -- -S2S, $30.00 1000 30.00 1000 30.00 1000 $30.00 1000 .30.00 1000 .00 100 00 1000 GU ADIOl^US NOW is the time to plant Gladiolus for late summer when ,"the other fellows' stock is through flowering. Augusta, tbe best florists' white gladiolus in existence, 1st size. $3.00 per 100 : $25.00 per 1000. Shakespeare, white and rose. $5.00 per 100: $4:""). no per liXiO May, iiure white, flaked, rosy crimson, 1st size. $1.00 per 100 : $12.00 per 100. Boddington's White and Light, selected liullis. S2-0" iiiT 10" ; Slo.OO per 1000. American Hybrids, u mixture of the choicest varieties of gladiolus in cultivation, very fine. SI. on iier lOO ; So. 00 per 1000. Finest all colors mixed. 76c. per 100: $6-'in per 1000- ARECA LUTESCENS, I seed) new crop just arrived. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 perJlOOO; $0.5.00 perlO.COO CATTLEYA GIGAS and CATTLEYA MENDELLII to arrive. Write for Prices. ARTI11JR T. BODDINQTO N 342 West 14th St., New York City ADVERTISERS. PACE 647 642 The RIorists' Exchange Hanging Baskets 10 inch Bowl, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 12 " 1.15 " 12.00 " " 15 " 1.50 " 15.00 " •• Canes, for staking purposes, 6 to 8 feet; i,ooo, $6.oo. Hose, "Liberty Brand," ^4 3-ply, including coupling, 25 ft. lengths, $2.60; 50 ft., $5.00. Hose Menders, Cooper's Pat., %, 60c. per doz. Begonias, Double Mixed, $3.90 per 100; white, 3-ellow, orange, rose, salmon, red, dark red, $5.00 per 100. Thermometers, long distance, can be used five feet away, 55^1.50 per doz. Wm. EUiott ® Sons S°' '^"'"•" *' E^V YORK MeotloD The FtorlsU' Exchange when writing. LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM and all other BULBS for Florists. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. J. M. THORBURN &C0. 36 Cortiandt Street, New York. Mention The FIorlatB* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE GRO"WN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed 5000 Seed 10000 Seed 100000 Seed 250000 Seed $ 1.50 6.25 11.00 100.00 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Cal SIGNAL HILL fLORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. MiMitlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print ifASil.T. That's the kind Tve make — liave been since '73 JAS. M. BRYANTt Engravfng a"n<)"Prln'lng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Write far our Catalogue ef Stock Engravings. Mention The Florists' Exchange whon writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that wUl Kill all the weeds In Ynnr Lawn If yonbeeptheweedH cut 80 they do notj;o to Bced and cut your kTEBB without break- ing the small feeders of roots, the Krase will become thlcb and the weeds will dli- appear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not KOt them, below la the Price: No. 1— I2-ln. Mower, $5; No. 2— 16-ln. Mower, t«. No 3-18In. Mower. $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $S Send drift, money -order or reg. letter. llentloD The PlorlstB* Exchange when ««Tltlng. Seeds for Present Sowing PRIMITI A CHINENSIS Fjmbriala, S(-| ..I .\]i,\.il-c:R'h filli-. IHT T. P. PRfMTTT A OBCONICA Crandi, Carmine. millVUn Lilac, Pink, White iiii.l Mixed, lacli 'jr)f. per 'r. t'. PRIMULA °,°^°'*}^'^ Grandi, Robusta, FRESH TOBACCO STEMS. $1.50 per bale of HOO llj. Write for 1906 Wholesale Catalogue, now reaily. W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of 'Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. TlK> Flori»l ti^'e wlipn writing. G. G. MORSE & GO. Seed Groiivers 815-817 Sansouie Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties ^^ellllon The Florists' E.t change when writing. LAWN CRASS SEED PINTS, $5.00 PER 100. QUARTS, $10.00 PER 100. STLMPPe»WALTERCO. 50 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK Uentloo The Florists* Exchange when writing. LAWN GRA55 SEED in/^Kages DIskinson's, Evergreen, an! Pine Tree Brandi SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO 411-415 SA.N50MC STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, Street Peas lleotloa Tlie FlorlBts' Ezcbaoge when wrltlog. Now is Time to Sow the New Hybridized Giant-riowered Obconica Primroses 1000 SL'cds Tr. pkt. Very di^tiIl(■t in it.s col.irs as Carmine, Pink, Purpie.Violet mid Pure White,.-iich color $1.00 $()..VI The above Hybrids, fine mixed 1-00 -SO Compacta, a fine potter 1.00 .!\Q Triumph, new ..W O. V. ZANGEN Seedsman Hobaken, N.J. T. W. WOOD & SONS, RICHMOND, VA., are hea'lquarters for Cow Peas, Soja Beans, Teosinte, Bermuda Grass, Peart Millet and ;ill Southern Seeds. Write for I)ri(■e^ ML-ntlun The Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX STOCK ALYSSUM PUMILA, \LTy dwarf, linc-st mown, S'j no inT iiH.i HELIOTROPE. Light and dark, x x x strong. :t in . ill tiiid and Moom. $4.00 in-r 100. LOBELIA. Jiwarf lilue. extra '.' in . $'2 m per 1110.. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Kiiii'st KroHii, mixed, SOO seeds, $1.00; ,'s pkt., .50c. CINERARIA Finest large-flowering, dwf. mxd., lUOO seeds, .SOc GIANT PANSY. The hest large flowering varie- ties, eritically si-lected, .'.000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., fine. .500 seeds of liiant Mme. Pcrret, pansy seed added to every Sl.OO pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets, JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Prltnroaes SWEET CORN Karly Kvertfreeii, per bu.. $1,20. Stowell's Eversreen, $1 30. l!arly Minn ,$1 40; Karly Cro8b>, M. \\ liite Cory, K^rly >laniuioth. Ferry 's Hybrid , Moore's Concord. Potter's Kxcelslor lllclfox and Old Colony, $ .3). IHrly Canada I'lint. »1.00. I>wf. <;erinan Wax Beaii4,t2 8J. Kxt. l-:arlr K^fng^e. $2.80, i;efue:ee Wax. *3.00. < ucumberB In vftilely. iHc. Uluskmelon in var,. 2'?c. Peas, OrBz- Per 100 l':aeli. preiniiil Per doz. Per IW 5 til li inches in diameter. ..$0.^") $i:2r, $10.00 7 to :i iiidiis in diameter. ..$0.35 $2.25 $1.S.00 25 balls at lOO rate. GIANT FLOWERING GLOXINIAS Exceptional Quality Sepiiralo colors, sputlud. red, whito. blue, vv<\ with white holder, pt-r dn/,. Pct Ifm !MMi biiH' wirh white border .... $n,(;(i ?M.r.() JOHNSON & STOKES, 217=219 Market St., PBIUDELPBIA, PA. ^.JiLJ!L,J!CJ!t,JiC^,J>LM.^!L,M.J«>M.^* .M.^!t,M.J:C^.J:t>J«.^!CM,J4>^.^!t>J4Ju " (,'t'rniiii;ites "[iiickly Asparagus Sprengerii, fresh lip Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings, strong d 100 1000 S0.4U s:!.ixi .10 .75 l.M 10.00 100 1000 Sprengerii Seedlings $1.25 $10.00 Japan Bamboo Stakes Durable, strong, for staking Chrysan- themums. ROSES. LILIKS, DAHLIAS. 6 ft. Y{ in. in diameter, a)c. per 100. $5.00 per 1000. S'J.OO per 2000. H. II. mm k mmi 47 Barclay St., g .; New York City jj GOING FJIST But We have Ji FEW THOUSJtMD LEFT # r ^ ^%Uf< stocked Cannas are all the rage, because we give big value for the money. ^ II 25c. each, 12 good varieties; or 50c. each of 7 good varieties. Express ^ 0 " prepaid for $5.00 cash with order : half the amount for $3.00. If you can a V use mixed plan ts, we will send 400 for $5. 00, Give us a trial order, and you will J J be convinced that we are giving twice the value for the price of any firm in the J J world. Our descriptive list haa largest list of Cannas in America. f 0 You need It. Write us to-day. W # SOUTHERN FLOrtJtL tfURSERY CO., FRUITDALE, JiLJt. # GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Qroff a Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. JBTHUB COWEE. Bladiolus Specialist, Meadowvalt Farm, Berlin, H. Y. CANNAS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have tiie most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Brove. Pa. in mixed colors, S2.25 per 1 00. — Per 100 Gladiolus, ehoieest mixed S .70 00 Oxalis, . .15 Lilium Longiflorum, 7 x 9 7..5O German Irjs, niixi'd varieties 2.00 Amaryllis Formoslsstma 4..M JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mcnllnn The Flmlsta' Exibange when writing. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PLANTS.... Davia HerDert & Son .Suceeasora to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. UentlOD the FloriHtfl' BzcbanKe when writing. GLADIOLI AND OTHER Summer Flowering Bulbs JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK N. Y. lieDtlon The Floriiti' Bxcbange wben wrttlo?. ASPARAGUS SEED We oiTer an cxceiitioiiiilly lino lot of k'reeiihiiiis(>-Kri)uii seed 5.oo - Rosa Rugosa Alba, 18-24 '"«•> ]f'^^ .. <• 44 Ve do the long w/alting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List Now Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES SSihirii.. .J WM. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. ►♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»•••»»••♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦■ Uentlon The FlorlBts' Elchange when writing. AHERIOAN TREE SEEDS AMD PliANTS Our Descriptive Catalogae of American Seeds and FlautB Is readr for malllngr* Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATI.ANTA, G A Ifention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for edsinE, %valks. etc., 4 years old, 6-8 in, J-S.OO per 100. H5,00 1000, 1 year, $2.00 per 100, $1S.00 per 1000. Place orders now for .Spring delivery. Cash with order, D-WARF and TRAINED F-RUIX TREES A SrECIALTV Send for Quotations, Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The IHorista' Exchange when writing. They Certainly Are. DORMANT ROSES Fine Stock for Forcing and Home Grown Crimson Rambler, Sudded plants, 3 to 4 feet, per dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. Francois Levet and Magna Cbarta. Two very fine forcing Eoses. Own roots, 2 to 3 feet. Per dozen, $1.25 ; hundred, $8.00. VICK & HILL CO. ■• °6,r Rochester, N. Y. IfentloB Hie FlorlBts* BxctaBOC* when wrttliis. GRAFTED ROSES Free from mildew ; stront,' aud healthy BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, •25 in, pots, $9,00 per 100 ; $85,00 per 1000 ; 3i in- pots, $12,00 per 100. KILLARNEY, $15.00 per 100. Cash With Order. J. W. HOWARD Russell Street, Woburn, Mass Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES. 1 year -old, 2 1-2 Inch pota. I!ahy Kanihler, 5c : Cr. I{ambler .t La France, 2c ; Ul. li runner, l>aiiibelin,4c ; Caprir-e antl Laing, (ion- tier, Kaisenii, Dor. Ter- kliia, Liesste Itrown, dott- ing, Pii'Sbach, Diimniore, M asson and ottierB, 2 1-2 c : ^} ^\ ^2 P ^2 "year-old, ^^^^^7 ^M^7 4-inch pots. DORMANT NURSERY STOCK Aristolochia Sipho, stronp; plants. t*Oc. I Hybrid Perpetuals, general sc'lectiun, Sc. Ampelopsis Veitchji, 3 years, 7c. Crimson Rambler, 2 years, sc. Magnolia Chinese (wilh ball) $1.2-'i. | White and Yellow Ramblers, 2 years, fie. lAUge as.sortriKMit of Shrubs iirt ludiiit,' Spireas, Snowball, Barberry, Calycanthus, Cornus, Fig* Currants, Deutzias, Honeysuckles, Strawberry Trees. Syringes, and Weigelias. 2-o ft., uL $so per thousand. W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. UentloD The FlorlBts' Exehaoge when writing. SPIRAEAS] FALL DELIVERY We can supply you with the right quality | and at the right pricesm | Spiraea Gladstone \ Strong clumps per i,ooo, $ 16.00 % Spiraea Astllboldes Florlhunda Strong clumps per i.ooo, $12.00 Spiraea Japonica Strong clumps, per 1,000, $12.00 Spiraea White Queen NEW t Same growth of Sp. Jafonica. Throws hvice as many ; flowers, pure white; forces very easily, fine for ! cutting. Per i,ooo. $30.00 Or. Rambler, Cc. ; W. M. Coch.,'i^ontier.MaB9on,7c LaiiiB, Wood. Diesbacb, Neyron, Ja-:!]., I'lantier, I.anibelin, Cbarta, Carnot, Dinaniore and others, 8c. UlarechalNiel 12c., A 15c. Kxtra strong own roots. VINC.V inaj. var., 52.00 K)«"»; $17.501000 LEEDLE CO., Expert Rose Orowera, Springfield. 0. Mention The Florists* Elichange when writing. f OR MAY DELIVERY f ROM 4 in. POTS 1500 American Beauty lOc, $33.00 per 1,000 20OO BridesmatdB 6c., $50.00 rOR JUNE DELIVERY FROM 4 In. POTS 30OO American Beauty 10c. , (90.00 per 1,000 2000 Briaee & 1,000 BrideBmaids, 6c., $60.00 Strong Healthy Plants— None Better Grown— Cash \vitii Order. ALFRED P. SMITH, MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Frau Karl Druschkl, _ _ _ _ the finest white. Abel C'arrlere. Miiie, Liuizet, Louis Van Houtte, Alfred I'oloml.. Uuke of Edinburgh, Marie Baumann, Margaret Dickson, Mrs. Lalufj, In excellent dormant plants, $12,00 per 100; $1.50 per 10. Cyclamen, in five separate colorB.stronK plants, $18,00 per 1000 ; $2.00 per 100. Extra excel- lent plants. 4c. each. Geraniums, ptronK, 2K' in. pots In variety, $2.50 per 100. Uollybocks, in colors, $1.60 per 100. Westt>ut-y Station, U. I., IN. V. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES 2 Va in- pots. Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at $10.00 per 100, »90.00 perlOOO ; Liberty. Klllar- ney and Kalserln A. Victoria, $15,00 per 100, Own Root Roses, Bride and Bridesmaid. Sin, pots. $4.00 per 100, $36,00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock In every way, JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave.. Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. R O 5 E S 2U< in pots, SlronQi Healthy Plants, BABY RAMBLER, $5,00 per 100 1 $10.00 per 100. RICHMOND.SlO.OOper 100; $90,00 per 1000. CRIMSON RAMBLER, $2,00pr 100; $20.00pr 1000 M ARECHAL NIEL, $2.00 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3, Sprin^Aeld, OHio. Ifention the Florlsta* Bxchange when writing. Id. n/euwenhuis & zonen I LISSE, HOLLAND 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES i Rose Pots $10.00 per 100. 3jjinch Pols $15.00 per 100 EXTRA PINK HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW LIBERTY, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN \ VERBENAS Perfectly healthy. Fiue bushy plants, 3 to 8 buds aud blooms Price. 3 in. pots. 5^.60 per 100 i f*£\M n IC 1 Verschalfeltii I III pl l\ Tlio iluest for buddinK ,!■ ""^''^Trand'*''" Rooted Cuttings, 76c per lOO ; $6.00 per 1000. J. L DILLON, iloomsburg. Pa. RICHMOND And otlier Roses in 3-in pots ready for planting. Delivery on or any time alter May first. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $12.00 $100.00 Maid and Bride 5.00 40.00 Cliatenay 5.00 40.00 Ivory 5.00 40.00 inited States Cut Flower CO., - Elinlra,N.Y. Mculiun The Florists' Exchange when writing. May 19, 1908. The Plorists' Exchange 647 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 601 Kts-sler P F (rtll Allen W S Co 661 King Con Co 6(1S AniDaclier Jiimes . . .6o5 Kcistcr & Co 044 Anderson & Christeusen Kruesebell BriiM ,...iii;r 054 Kuelil,.r \\m E oi.l Andorra Nursi-rles .640 Lager & Hurrell .6">0 Aschmann (.! 6-">7 LaoR J (iCI An&tin H 6iii) I.angjahr A H 061 Bader John 659 liarclimont Nurs ..660 Barrla.v Jas F 659 Lawritzen c 655 liarrows 11 II it Son Lecakes X & Co .,6';4 654 r.eedlc Co 646 Uartram J Henry .648r-elinlg & Winnefeld 656 Bay State Nurs . . . .640 U.ckland Lum Co ..600 Bayersdorfer H & Co Lord & I'-nrnliam Co OOS 60.SLmton W H .. 666 Beach J E 645Mader F 656 Beaven E A 664 Ma.f & Co L L 66? Becker William 6"i4 McFadden E C ...600 Beckert W C 042 McKeilar C W 06! Benjamin S G 654 McKlssIck Wni E .002 Btrger H H & Co . .64.1 McMnnus J 601 Berning H G 062 Mitchell H F Co ..04.3 Black Clias 644 Jlich Cnt Fl E.vch .064 Binghampton Seed Co Millang F 661 642Moltz A 060 Bloom J S 657 Moon W H Co 644 Boddlngton A T ...641 Moore Hentz & Nash Boerger A W 657 061 Bonnet & Blake 661 Morse 0 C Co 642 Breltme.ver'8 Sons J 663 Mosbaek Ludvlg ...057 Brown Peter 665 Natl Florists' Board Brown Co The A II 655 of Trade Of;4 Bryant J M 642 National Plant Co ..0.57 Budlong J A RS? Nicotine Mfg Co ..60.1 Burpee W A Co . . 642 Niessen I/OO Cf 602 Byer Bros 656 Nieuwenhuis & Zonen Caldwell W E Co ..607 646 Campbell C H 054 Ouwerkerk P 644 Carlton H P. 660 Pabst R 055 Chase Stophi n 655 Pacific Seed Growers Co Chicago Cam Co ..654 642 Chicago Rose Co . . .6i:.'i Palelhorne Co P R..C65 Childs J L 64;lParsil W H 655 Chinnick W J 660Ieckhani S S 654 Clans J H 660 Pennock S S 1102 Clipper Lawn Mower Co Pentecost S N ....602 642 Peterson Nurs 644 Cobanzlc Cam Co .636rhila Cut Fl Co ..662 Ccldwell-Wilcox Co 66SPhlIa Market ...648-62 Conard & Jones Co 64:i Pierce F O Co 660 Connell B 655-57 Pierson F R Co 641 Cousins Jr Leonard 655 Pierson U-Bar Co ..667 Cowee A 64.1 Pierson A N 649-62 Cowee W J 664 Pittsburg Cut Fl Co Cowen's Sons N . . . .000 qc,^ Craig & Co Robert.. 659 Pitzonka G 639 Crowl F-rii Co . . . .064 I'ollworth C C Co .062 Cnnningliam 3 H ..615 Pure Culture Spawn Co Cut Fl.>wer I^.xch .,001 642 llann & Son J H 659 P.ve E H 04S riii.v & Weliher 055 Itackham George H 6.55 Davis A B & Son . .649 Rawllngs E I 656 Deamud Co .T B -.061 Raj nor J I r,6t Denonden H & Son 044 Reck & Ron .John... 660 Iilckinson A Co ...642 Reed & Keller 604 IMetsch & Co 067 Reid Edw 662 lOlIer Casltey Jt Co 668 Reinberi G 66.1 llillon J L 646 Relnberg P 640 Pillon Ghouse Mfg Co Renter S J 64S 667Rlne F B 656 D.irner F & Sons . .649 Ripperger G 065 l>.iyle .T A 640 Robinson 11 M Co 664 liner Ily A 6i8-60 Hoehrs Co The Julius Dnmont & C< 662 662 East Somervllle Ghouse Roemer Fred 642 054 Rosslg Eros 604 Eaton H N 6.50 Kupp J F 642 FJdwarrts Folding Box Saltford George ...601 Co 604 Scheepers & Co 04.1 Elchholz Henry .. .655 Schmidt Oo J C 6.59 Elsele C 66 ..642 Iloran E C 661 Weathered Co 608 Howard J W 646 weber C S & Co .666 Hubert & Co 642 Weber H & Sons Co 654 Hughes G J 6.50 W'eeber & Don ....042 Igoe Bros 064 Welch Bros 002 Jackson John H ... 667 Weston H 654 Jackson & Perkins 64Sw'hllldln Pottery Co .Tncobs S & Son 600 R65 Jennings E B 655wli-lMr Bros ....654-61 Jensen & Dekema , 054 Winterson E F Co ..601 .lehnson J P oi;n \v,jod «.- Sons T W 642 .lohnson & Stokes .641 Wood Bros 657 Johnson Heating Co OOW Wright Asa 660 Jones H T 648 Younk A L & Co ..661 Junl K B 657 Young J B61 Kastlne W F 662-00 Young Thos 661 Katzensteln & Co. . .648Zangen O V 642 Kay W H Co 668 Zlmmer Chas 658 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abutllon 86S Petunias 660-08 .\chyranthcs .... 857-00 Phlox 0.57-00-tVs Agcratum 06O-0S primulas 642-60 Altheruantheras 000-&S piivet 646 Alyssnm 642-,57 llhododendrons 641 AmpeloiMls 646-6SKcse8 041-43-46-48-19-57 Araucaria 657 Salvia (M2-00 Asparagus .. .642-43-68 Seeds 642 •'Asters 657Smllax 0.57-04-58 Azaleas 044 Splreas 644-46 Begonias 642-00 stocks 66i Bulbs 641-42TiilM'roses 041 Caladlums 641-55 Verbenas 648-CS Cannas ... .641-43-44-57 vincn 857-60 Carnations 649-57\inos 613-44 Chrysanthenuims . .649- \i inch pots, $20 per 1000. JACKSON a PERKINS CO., NewarK, Wayne Co., New YorK I rs/i rvi American Beauty roses, 2 J Fine 3 inch stock, $15.00 per too. inch $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Bouvardia, white, red and pink, 2}( inch, $4.00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235=1237 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Upntlon The Plorints' ISXfbaniee wben writlnfir. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES For Sale at Rose Lawn Greenhouses. From 2 inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. J. HENRY BARTRAM, LANSDOWNE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. RICHMOND ROSE 100 1000 ready floon 2H *° $10.00 $90.00 CARNATIONS R. C. VAR I.AWSON 6.00 46.00 QUEEN and LAWSON 1.60 12.00 Cash with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Gilt-Edged Rose Stock. CUvii root.s. iiroimKatcd from Rrafted stock. Per iOO Per 1000 RICHMOND... 3 in., $10.00 $00.00 WELLESLEY 3 in.. R.OO 4 in., 10.00 R5.00 CHATENAY 2i in., 3.50 3 in., 4.60 35.00 KILLARNEY 2 in., S 00 BRIDESMAIDS. 3 in.. 4.00 35.00 GRAFTED, 2'. INCH. These are e.xtra strong tilants. equal to 4 in. stock. Per 100 Per 1000 KILLARNEY .. $1(1.00 $1.^5.00 GATES 10.00 CHATENAY 10 00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY. R. I. Mention The Florlatg' Erchange when writlne. April 30, 1006. The Florists' Exchange, New York, N. Y. Gentlemen: While we realize that the plant season is little more than beginninjf, we are so nearly sold out of stock as to make it impossible to flll orders properly ft-om now on. We have been entirely satisfied with the re- sults given by our ad., and shall surely take up the space again ne.vt year, when we hope to be in much better shape to handle the business than we were this, our first year for this branch of the business. Thanking you for your courtesy to us and your e.vcellent manner of handling our advertisements, we remain, JOS. H. SEAMAN, & CO. Washington, Pa. THE WEEK'S WORK. Tlmme's Timely Teachings. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. Tlie early propagated portion of the ensuing season's stock in Begonia Gloire de Lorraine should now be far enough advanced to require 3 and even 4-inch pots. Thrifty little plants, derived from leaf-sets now beginning to hold forth a fair promise of future ex- cellence and still in their first pots, should be transplanted before they be- come root bound. Any sort of cultural encouragement just at this time before the heated term of Summer interferes, will tell plainly on the stock in the early Autumn, and whatever degree of size and vigor is now imparted by spec- ial good treatment is a permanent gain, while any neglect at this season is a certain loss which cannot be made good at any time later on. This fine begonia IS too valuable stock to be allowed to suffer for the want of proper care at a time when the rush oi Spring work might be put forward as a ready excuse for an occasional slight of less impor- tant duties. Of greatest moment at present are careful watering, avoiding any too much or too little, timely re- potting, and well arranged shading. Older plants from the previous sea- son, having had a rest on some cool but well lighted place, will at this time push forth a fresh growth from their base. These shoots, if short and sturdy form good cuttings which, if rooted now with the help of bottom heat, grow into a grade of stock by next Winter that is almost indispensable at any place operated by the commercial florist. House Cleaning. Unless an exceptionally fine crop of flowers IS in sight at present on any bench holding carnations, mignonette, snapdragons or any other such cut flower stock that is beyond its prime and has played its part in bringing tan- gible returns throughout the Winter the throwing out of this emaciated, un- sightly, slowly dying material is now the proper way in which to deal with It. The lack of courjige to make away with worthless stock because it still shows life and a bloom here and there IS one of the greatest obstacles in the road toward success in commercial floriculture. When it is remembered that nothing so baffles and hinders the operations of the smaller plant grower at this season as the scarcity of bench space, and that for a new start in most lines of extensive cut flower culture no better time can be chosen than the months of May and June, it becomes manifest that the holding over of use- less rubbish, the coddling and nursing of sickly stay-behinds among ordinary greenhouse and bedding plants and in this wise depriving the real valuable stock of the needed room and proper care, must be regarded as something unwise and deserving of censure The studious gardener, just embarked in any one commercial line, is most apt to fail in this particular. It took me years before I could summon strength of heart enough to throw away a living plant, stunted, diseased, trying to exist, al- ways hoping it might come around all right Since then I have learned that the final outcome never justified the sacrifice of precious time and room. Starting Afresh. The first thing after completely clean- ing and clearing a bench is to examine It thoroughly as to its soundness of construction for another year. If the case is an exceedingly doubtful one, don t waste any time and material in much bracing and patching. Pull it down and build it anew, using no more of the old material in its construction than what is really sound and trust- worthy. All this will likely take but little more time than the strengthening of the old structure bv elaborate repair- ing: and now you have a reliable bench clean, straight, level and good for years to come. Then, if your soil has been properly prepared in good season and the young stock is in right shape, you will find that you are none too soon to begin and proceed with the benching of such things .as should be planted early to attain that excellence which conquers competition. Besides roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, of which millions will be benched this and next month, there are many other good things, bene- fitted by early or at least timely plant- ing under glass. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, as well as smilax, always do better on solid ground than on a staging, but the maidenhair ferns for cutting, and the Boston ferns for grow- ing into saleable stock are best planted into the free soil of a well drained bench. Of other stock that could now be planted into new bench soil at any time, gardenias, violets, snapdragons for cutting in early Winter, swatnsonas and some of the garden roses for Sum- mer cutting such as Maman Cochet, etc., are of foremost consideration. May 19, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchange 649 GRAFTED ROSES KILLARNEY RICHMOND per l.OOD. ordered. The following varieties on their own roots, from 2}x Inch pote, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Klllarney. $10.00 per 10; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmood. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100: $90.00 per 1.000. Standard Varieties GraHed. and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list Grafted Stock. From 2M luch Pots KIL,L,ARBIEV. $20.00per 100; $160.00 per Etoil De France. $20.00 per 100. „■ j"*"*' . .„,„„ ,„„ .,„„„„ Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $26.00 perlOO; $200.00 per 1,000. j r j- , Rosalind Orr English. $20.00 perlOO; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless of number From 2!4 Inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Bride. Kalserin Augusta Victoria. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testout. Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs. I'ierpont Morgan. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 Inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 1» Inch pots, »8.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1,000; 3 Inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and .June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnlfloeiit pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedaere. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above graltea only, from 2'4 Inch p<.ts, $15.00 per 100. „ .., Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-bloommg dwarf Crimson Bam bier. We win furnish May dnllvery plants of this sensational rose from 2)j Inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; $17.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Ifentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. The Baby Rambler. No pleasure is more genuine than testifying to the merit of a new thing in the plant line. The rose Mme. Nor- bert Levavasseur. rechristened Babv Rambler and of late the dwarf Crimson Rambler, though it does not ramble at all, is one of these. All the praise in no way withlield wherever the plant is handled, it fully deserves. It is good for pot culture and for outdoor plant- ing, sells fast at all stages of growth and at any and all times throughout the year, and I think, would sell just as fast under any other name than that of a rose. To have fine, good-sized, bushy and vigorous plants for next sea- son's trade it is best to plant young two and three-inch stock in the open field now; let them have the best kind of soil in a freely exposed situation, cultivate well and pot up in October or November, wintering them in cellar or cold frame. For massing in borders during Summer, than which nothing more attractive could be suggested for certain spots in the home grounds of our customers, the three and 'four inch sizes are most serviceable. Hydrangeas. Although too early for June propa- gation, or even the planting out of hy- drangeas into the field, it is now time to bestow some attention on the larger plants that have done blooming and re- mained unsold. The branches of these should now be cut back about half, or a trifle more, of their length. A too severe cutting in will call forth an un- usually vigorous growth from the base of the plant, and while thus fine wood is making for an abundance of good truss- es in two years hence, the plant will be flowerless the coming season. By re- sorting to pot culture altogether in the case of these older plants, the large, symmetrically balanced and free flower- ing specimens are raised. If there is no hitch In the timing of their bloom, they will be fine stock for Easter or Memorial Day in 1907. Repot into new soil as soon as the new growth shows, assign them a sunny spot in the open during the Summer, afford sprinkling and watering In plentiful measure, sink the pots into the ground or some kind of cooling material, repot from time to time and remove to a very cool place before frosts touch them. Thus we impart sturdiness and pleasing shape, impossible to attain by open field cul- ture. Chrysanthemums. It might seem incredible, but it is nevertheless true that for exhibition purposes if not for the general trade, finer flowers on most varieties can be obtained by continual pot culture than under the best of bench treatment. But the plants so raised need careful atten- tion and close watching. The early propagated stock, now in 3-inch pots, instead of going into the bench will soon need a shift into 4-inch pots and a repotting, whenever needed, until the final size is reached which should not be later than the first week In Julv. The soil to be used should be a mix- ture of somewhat heavy texture, con- taining as fully one-third of its bulk a good grade of well decayed cow manure. Watering, especially when finishing up, requires closest attention. Suckers, ever ready to spring from the base of a pot grown chrysanthemum at the ex- pense of the main stem, must be re- moved as soon as thev appear, unless a stout shoot is to replace the badly behaving or disappointing first stem. Cycas Stems. At about this season and until Mid- summer Japan sends us its cycas stems a weighty Item indeed in the long list or florists* decorative plants. These dormant cycads are sold by the ROSE PLANTS, Fine,Strong Plants,from 2>^ in. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Sunrise $5.00 $10.00 Kaiserin 3.00 i'i.OO Liberty 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $3.00 $25.00 Uncle John 3.00 25.00 Chatenay 2.50 22.60 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $2..50 $22..50 Bridesmaid 2.50 22.50 Ivory 2.50 22.60 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2VMn. pots, $6.00 perlOO; $50.00 per 1000. $6.00 Per 100 $50.00 Per 1000 LIBERTY, Bench Plants, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERQ, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago RICHMOND pound and most profitable for the average plantsman to handle are the small and medium sized stems. It is not easy to tell a good stem from a poor one when they arrive they being devoid of foliage and the greater part or all of their roots. And yet there is a great difference among stems as regards breadth, length and number of leaves or fronds and the time it takes to start- them a-coming. A bulging upper or top end of a stem, thicker tlian the lower portion, termin- ating in the stumpy roots, is generally taken as an indication tliat that stem is a rapid and tireless producer of good crowns. It is not always that way, however and I have had old trunks of that description remain inactive for two years. If we succeed in preventing the dying off or the yellowing of the old crown and to this a new set of fresh leaves is added, pushing in its unfold- ing the lower one of longer standing downward, a fine head is obtained. The nude stems as they come from the far East, are placed in pots, very little larger than is just necessary for straight planting. The soil is rammed down with a flat stick all around the scant space between pot and stem. Be- ing without active roots no attempt at forcing the plants over bottom heat should be made; nor is it necessary. A finer crown of leaves, and these of brighter green and firmer texture, may in due time be looked for in any green- house during Summer. During its de- velopment a shading is necessary. Tuberoses. It is not safe to plant out tuberose bulbs until the latter part of June. First starting them in pots under glass gives greater assurance of success. If they are raised as cut flower stock, a much better grade of flower spikes is obtained by constant pot culture under glass. To that end the bulbs are potted into 4-inch pots now, using any kind of good, porous soil, and started on a warm, sunny bench. Later on they will be benefited by a shift Into 6-inch pots, if this is done in time, the plants all the while remaining in the warmest and sunniest part of the greenhouse. Seed Sowing. Of the seeds to be sown now the fol- lowing are of importance to florists : Seeds of perennials, to be sown in out- door beds or frames. Many of the hardy herbaceous kinds are thus easily and cheaply raised, while others, to be true to character and name, must be multi- plied by division or from cuttings. Cos- mos, to bring a good crop of flowers before the frosts of early Autumn in- terfere, should now be sown. No need of transplanting frame-raised seedlings. Drop the seeds where you want the cos- mos to bloom, and when of some size, thin out. Of greenhouse plants Primu- la sinensis and P. Forbesii may still be sown; and for the starting of cal- ceolarias, although often deferred until June or July, this is a favorable time. Cinerarias sown now will flower in the latter part of Winter. A sowing made in the last week of June will provide flowering plants for Easter. Cineraria stellata as well as the well known hy- brids proved good, profltable stock last season. FRED. W. TIMME. CARNATIONS PerlOO Per 1000 Fiancee, Cardinal $6.00 $50.00 Crisis 6.10 15.00 Lady Bountlfal 8.60 80.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Estelle 3.00 2.600 Lawson, B. Market, Queen, Harlo- warden 2.00 16.00 From pots 50o. per 100 extra. These are the Best varieties. Strong. Healthy, excellent stock. Try a few. Terms Cash. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Uentlon The Florlats' Bxcbans* wbeD writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 PerlOOO RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 QIIBEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A B. DAVIS & SON. Inc., PMrcellville Va. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE. IND. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessica, $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 Immediate delivery. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums, March rielivery. If you did not receive my new list, send for it. CHARLEYS H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. CARNATIONS TO CLOSE OUT. Per 100 Per 1000 | 200O Enchantress $2..'i0 S2.5.0O bon Fenn 3000 Lawson 1.50 12.50 a50 Queen Louise 1,100 May Naylor (Fine White) 1.25 10.00 I 900 Estelle CneVSANTnEMUI>1 stock, ZH in. POT». ROOTED CUTTIIVQS Per 100 $1.25 1.26 1.25 A. .1. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Filkins Maud Dean Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham Wm. Duckhara PINK Appleton C. J. Salter BoiiuafTon Mrs. E. Thirkell October Sunshine Yellow Eaton.. YELLOW PerlOO $2..50 3.00 2.00 6.00 2.60 2.50 2.00 10.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 2..50 4.00 White Ivory Mme. Beigman Alice Byron Mrs. Henry Robinson Polly Rose Timothy Eaton "White Coombes White Dean... PerlOO $2.00 2.00 3.00 2.S0 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 CRIMSON Black Hawk John Shrimpton 2.00 2.0O GRAFTED ROSES 1000 Bridesmaids $100.00 . $10.00 per ] Balance all Sold. KDWARD J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. 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Treasurer Weathered gave notice of a motion to be presented at the June meeting, calling for an ap- propriation of $100 from the funds of the club in aid of the San Francisco sufferers. A committee consisting of Messrs. O'Mara, Butterfield and Traendly. was appointed by President Scott, to draw up resolutions expres.sing .sympathy with the craft in California in the great loss they have sustained through earthquake and fire. W. J. Stewart. Charles Schenck and Walter F. Sheri- dan were appointed a committee to draw up resolu- lions on the death of the sister of J. B. Nugent; and ,J. A. Shaw, H. E. Froment and John Young were delegated to perform a similar task in the case of the late Thomas Devoy. A committee on transportation to the S. A. F. O. H. convention at Dayton, O.. was named as follows: Frank H. Traendly, J. B. Nugent, Jr., and Walter F. Sheridan. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB.— The meeting was announced to take place Thursday afternoon, May 10. but not many were expected to attend, owing to the busy planting season being at its height; enough of the faithful regulars were present to make a quorum. President Ainmann came all the way from Edwardsyille. and vice-president John Steidle from Central; Secretary Schray and Trustee Fillmore left their busy work to attend this meeting; the other offlcers failed to show up. The retailers and whole- salers, who are not so busy now, should come out and encourage these men who came a long way to transact the club's business. The name of W. C. Smith was presented for mem- bership. The chair instructed the trustees to report OBITUARY ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half inch, 75c.; %-ineh, $1.00; 1-Inch, $1.25. ■pe"iil OS lions . xh-a :^end for Rate ^^rd sl.ov. - ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c.. or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in i.ssue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. — The meeting on Monday evening. May 14, was fairly well attended. President John Scott occupied the chair. The outing committee reported progress, and had the tickets on sale. This event takes place at Witzel's Point View Grove on July 2, and will be well up to the stand- ard of its predecessors, which have proved so enjoy- able. Resolutions were read by Mr. Hallock on the death of August Rhotert. Messrs. W. F. Ross, Ar- thur Withers, and Joseph Hofmeier were proposed for membership. The trustees asked and were granted an extension of time to look up a suitable building in which to hold the proposed Spring show of the S. A. F. O. H., provided that conditions surrounding the proposi- tion demand that such an exhibition be held. Later in the evening it was decided to invite President Kasting to attend the June meeting of the club to speak on this and other S. A. F. matters. Mr. O'Mara told interestingly of the hearing of the seedsmen and grangers before the Senate Com- mittee on Agriculture and Forestry, relative to the free seed distribution, at Washington, last week. The Committee received the delegates courteously, gave them almost two hours time, and though favorably impressed with the statements submitted opposing free seeds, yet in all likelihood the Senate will in- dorse the House's action, probably appropriating a larger amount, than the bill now calls for, for the purchase and distribution of rai-e and valuable seeds and plants. The seedsmen feel much encouraged over the results of their efforts this year, and hope eventually to win out. The recent advance in rates for the conveyance of cut flowers and return empty boxes made by the United States Express Company was then discussed. Robert Schultze, Madison, N. J., told of a visit to the company's head office, relative to this matter. The reason there given for the advance was that the rate formerly charged for this class of traffic had not paid the express company, the packages being light, and occupying considerable space in the car. The alternatives presented to shippers were: pay the increased rates or patronize the wagon express. Secretary Wm. J. Stewart, of the S. A. F. O. H. read some correspondence on behalf of the society he had had with the company relative to the same subject in which the express company had in- formed him that as the matter affected certain in- dividuals only, and did not appear to be one de- manding the attention of any organized society, they preferred pot to discuss it with the society. Mr. Stewart takes a different view, and is still in com- munication with the express company. He w^as of the opinion that if the advance in rates now made by the United States Company is allowed to go through, other carriers will fall in line, and the in- crease will become general throughout the country. The matter was placed in the hands of the club's legislative committee; Messrs. O'Mara, Allen, and Sheridan, who will immediately take It up with the express company and report. A. J. Ross. A. J. Ro.ss, a m'ember of the firm of the Ross Seed Company. Louisville, Ky., died May 8, 1906, after a brief illne-ss. caused by typhoid fever. Mr.Ross was thirtv-flve years of age, and was the son of Alonzo Ross. He had lived in Louisville prac- tically all of his life, and was well and favorably known. Mr. Ross was educated in that city, and was a graduate of St. Xavier's College. He was cashier and salesman of the Ross Seed Company, and was well known in business circles. Aside from his parents he is survived by his widow and three children. Charles P. Grimmer. Charles P. Grimmer, a florist of Boston, died sud- denly on May 10 at Chatham, Mass. He had been in failing health for the last two years. He was 6 5 years of age. Mr. Grimmer came to this country from Germany when a young man. After spending a few years in St. Louis and New York, he went to Boston and es- tablished a florist business in 1873, at tne corner of Tremont and West streets, and remained In that vicinity ever since. He carried on a large and suc- cessful business and was known to be a man of strict integrity in all his business transactions. Besides his widow Mr. Grimmer leaves five chil- dren. William R. Watson. William R. Watson, formerly a florist of Pittsburg, Pa., died last week at El Paso, Tex., where he had been spending the Winter. Death was due to pul- monary trouble, with which Mr. Watson had been afflicted for some years and on this account he spent most of his time at various resorts and watering lilaces. He was 38 years of age, and is survived by his mother and one sister. The remains were brought to Pittsburg for interment. Mr. Watson was born in Pittsburg, and some years ago was engaged in the florist business with his uncles, J. R. & A. Murdoch, one of the oldest firms in the city, whose store was on Smithfleld street, but for some years out of the business. He was a member of the local florists' club .some years ago and took great interest in floriculture, of late years spending Summer and Winter surrounded by flowers, either in California. Texas, or Florida, where he usually spent the Winter. E. C. R. Anthony Cook. The I,ate Anthony Cook. at the next meeting a suitable method of entertain- ing the members on June 28, the nineteenth anni- versary of the club,' at which all members are ex- pected to be present. Wm. Winter and H. Aue will lead the. discussions at the next meeting, the former on "Growing Sweet Peas Outside and Under Glass," the latter on "Growing Smilax in the Most Profitable Way." The meeting then adjourned. The members present were later entertained by the president. Talk drifted to convention matters, and a booni was started for J. F. Ammann for president of the S. A. F. O. H. in 1907. ST. PATRICK. MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. — An unusually large number of members assembled in the meeting-rooms in Mad- ison, N. J., on May 11 to listen to a paper on "Hardy Shrubs," by Arthur Herrington. Like all of Mr. Herrington's efforts, it was of a high order and was well received. Many questions regarding selections of sorts, hardiness of new kinds, etc.. were asked and cheerfully answered. A very striking feature was the large number of Japanese species and hy- brids seen at the monthly show, which was com- posed of hardy shrubs in flower. The room was literally filled; Mr. Herrington alone put up thirty- six species and varieties. E. R. American Peony Society Show. Editor Florists' Exchange; I am receiving inquiries as to when the Boston peony show will be held. That is a matter which will be officially decided by the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, but from information received I am inclined to the belief that the date will be the 14th or 15th of June. As soon as it is definitely decided Secretary Fewkes will notify you. In the meantime, I think you would be .safe in announcing the show for about the above date. Queens, N. Y. C. W. WARD, President A. P. S. Anthony Cook of Baltimore, Md., probably the oldest florist in the United States, died at his home on Sunday, May 13, at the advanced age of almost *.I0 years. Born January 6, 1817, in Derkheimer, near Hartz- on-the-Rhine, Germany, and the son of a florist to a royal family, Mr. Cook ran away from home to escape service in the army. He arrived in New York when about 21 years old. Thence he went to Philadelphia and worked for about a year as an assistant gardener. He then went to Baltimore and began business as a florist. His first step was to rent an acre on Lexington street near Carrollton avenue, which at that time was a thinly settled section. Beginning in a modest way, he carried his first products to Lexington Market in a wheelbar- row. Later he was able to buy a horse and wagon, and in the course of time he bought his land. The building of houses then encroached upon this acre, and, receiving a good offer for his property, he moved into what he considered the country, and bought the property on Mulberry street, which took up most of the block between Cai-rollton and Arling- ton avenues. Mr. Cook (whO' spelled his name Koch) made a specialty of outdoor roses, which he imported in large numbers every year from France and Ger- many. He also devoted attention in his early days to dwarf apples and pears, worked on the paradise and quince stocks, a novelty at that period which took well. Many of the original rose plants which he first set out on his grounds still survive. Mr. Cook also gave considerable attention to rais- ing seedling roses, largely in a haphazard way, sow- ing the seed from his bushes indiscriminately. One of his best known varieties was Cornelia Cook, named after his favorite daughter, which was one of the most popular white roses in commerce prior to the advent of the Bride. Charles Getz, a climb- ing rose is another of his seedlings, and is known locally as the Climbing La France. Mr. Cook claimed that the rose known as Ameri- can Beauty originated in his garden; that it was one of 900 seedlings which he planted in one year. He named it Madame d'Appolinla. in honor of his si.'^ter. The rose, it is said, was purchased by Mrs. Bancroft of Washington. D. C, and there discovered by the party who first brought it into prominence as a forcing variety. His long life he often attributed to his regular habits and domesticity. It was his invariable habit to rise at 5 a. m., break his fast at 6, lunch at noon and dine again at 6 p. m. At 7.30 he was in bed, and dissatisfied if the other members of his family had not also retired. Mr. Cook is survived by two children — Charles Cook and Miss Cornelia Cook. Eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive him. The accompanying portrait of Mr. Cook is repro- diiced from the Anierican Florist. Maj 111, ]9( 6 The Plorists* Hxchange 651 New York. News Items. At the club nipetliig on Mon- day night, the exiiibils were not at all numerous, but the quality was of an exceptional nature. Lager & Hur- rell. Summit. N. J., showed a splen- did plant of Cattleya gigas superbis- sima. carrying six large beautiful flower-s. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whit- man, Mass., staged two plants of their new fern, Nephrolopis Whitmanii, one of the plants being in_a five-inch pot. and the other a larger specimen. This variety was exhibited at the pre- viitus nteeting of the club, at which time a very favorable judgment was passed upon it. Paul Niehoff of Lehighton. Pa., showed a vase of his new rose, Columbia. We consider this rose one of the finest among the new ones that has been exhibited be- fore the club in a long time. Its gen- eral tone of color is somewhat after that of Mme. Abel Chatenay. but more beautiful, if anything, under electric light than that well known variety. The stem is all that could be desired in a commercial rose, and the foliage is of a rich dark green color. The flower itself has substance enough that would give every indica- tion of its being a good one for ship- ping purposes, and while the petalage is not so numerous as that of Bride or Bridesmaid, it is sufficient to make it the equal in that respect of manj' other varieties that are considered good commercial kinds. We believe Mr. Niehoff has a real good thing in this new rose; and when we con- sider that Columbia is the result of a cross between two such varieties as Bon Silene and Souvenir du President Carnot, the former of which is con- ceded to be one of the most prolific varieties ever grown, we can predici that a cross from such a parentage, having the €'Xquisite coloring that Columbia lias, w-ill soon obtain a strong foothold in commercial circles when once introduced. It is to be hoped that Mr. Niehoff will again pre- sent this rose before the club in the near future. The sixth annual exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York was held in the New York Botanical Garden on May 9 and 10. T^iere was but a small display of specimens, the classes being practically unfilled. However, about one-third of the available space of the exhibition hall was occupied with an interesting col- lection of cut specimens of various kinds. On the opening day, the weather was entirely unfavorable and as a consequence the attendance of visitors was small. The chief con- tributors were F. R. Pierson Com- pany and Siebrecht & Son, who took the majority of the prizes in the open division, Siebrecht & Son made a most interesting contribution in a col- lection of cut flowers of stove and greenhouse plants which was much greater than was exhibited in this cla.ss last year. From the same source came a collection of rex be- gonias in pots and a collection of ex- otic ferns and in each case were awarded the first prize, Pierson Company led for collection of tulips, daffodils and cut specimens of flowering trees and shrubs. They also contributed four vases of carna- tions, and a miscellaneous collection of cut flowers, including stove plants, roses. Rambler roses, cannas, etc., for which they received a bronze medal. Lager & Hurrell exhibited a valu- able collection of orchid plants, and another collection of cut flowers, re- ceiving first prize in each case. F. Weinberg, as usual, contributed succulents and made an extra ex- hibit of trained dwarf Japanese plants which received the society's bronze medal. At the annual meeting of the so- ciety held on Wednesday afternoon, the old officers were re-elected. There were four changes in the council and James Cromwell, Clement Moore. J. E. Lager and George Schlegel being elected to fill vacancies in the places of Samuel Hen.shaw, W. G. Johnson, J, N. May and E, S, Miller. Dr. Britton gave a most interei3ting and instructive address on "Horticul- ture in the West Indies," illustrating the subject freely with recent photo- graphs. He exhibited an entirely new perfectly spineless cactus with neither spines nor spiculfe. from the Island of Culebra, Porto Rico. It is an opuntia and can be handled with impunity. Two interesting little succulents. Echeveria elegans and Echeveria suhscssilus, the latter promising to bo particularly valuable as a bedding plant, were also exhibited by Dr. Britton. The next exhibition of the society takes place on Juno i;j and schedules can be had on apiilication to the secretary at 1269 Broadway. The express company that plies be- tween Madi.son and New York is still holding to its exorbitant charges for the transportatioti of cut flowers; and in the meanwhile the wagon express is doing a rushing business. What the end of the controversy between the Madison growers and the regular express company will be, cannot be determined. Growers who have visi- ted the company's office are free to admit that they can get no satisfac- tion whatever; they are simply in- formed that such and sucii are the rates, from which no deviation can be made. The strike among the greenhouse heating and fitting employees is still in force but is evidently not affecting all shops. Wni. H, Lutton, Jersey City, has signed the agreement with the strikers, and at present has quite a number of men in employment. Among the heating contracts that Mr, Lutton secured recently is that for a large range of gla.ss owned by J. Stoppani at Bayport, L. I. John Roper, the rose grower of Madison, N. J., had a narrow escape from being burned to death early last Monday morning. Mr. Roper's dwell- ing is attached to the .sheds of his greenhouse establishment, and about 1 a. m. last Monday, he was awakened by the furious barking of his dog. and rushed out of the house just in time to save himself. The greenhouse and dwelling are a complete loss, and. so far as we are aware, no insurance was carried. W. Henshaw, who for some time has been with A. L. Young & Com- pany, wholesale florists, at 54 West Twenty-eighth .street, will, within the next few days, open a wholesale store at 52 West Twenty-eighth street. There are rumors of other new whole- .sale florist stores being started in the near future. Wallace R, Pierson and wife, Crom- well. Conn., arrived in New York City, Sunday, on their way home from an ' extended stay in the Bermudas, both enjoying the best of health. H. H. Barrows, of Whitman. Mass.. was a visitor in town this week. Baltimore. me News. Trade conditions are good, not- withstanding the fact that almost everything is blooming outdoors. The plant business is very brisk. Frost occurred on several nights during the early part of last week and consider- able damage was done, especially to vegetables. The last meeting of the Gardeners' Club was well attended. The com- mittee appointed to devise ways and means for a chrysanthemum show- made its report, stating among other things that it had already secured about $300. for premiums, besides a large guarantee fund. The Maryland State Horticultural Society has invited the florists to co- operate with it and hold a general hor- ticultural exhibition in the Fifth Regi- ment .A.rmory. one of the largest buildings in the country, having a floor space larger than Madison .Square Garden in New York, The Horticultural Society has made the stipulation, however, that the show should be a free one and that they would donate .$150 or $200 for pre- miums on flowers. The club re- jected this offer on account of having decided to hold a paid show, which was agreed to at a previous meeting. Chas, Wagner, gardener to Mr. C. R. Diffenderfer, has the finest lot of seedlings lilies that have ever been seen hereabouts: they are hybridized Harrisii and giganteum, some speci- mens having fourteen extra size flowers. I. H. Moss will build several ad- ditional houses. 26 by ISO feet each, together with other extensive im- provements, having in view the con- centration of his entire greenhouse plant. John Wagner is about to build an additional house 30 by 100 feet, for roses. The bowling team which will at- tend the Dayton convention is prac- tising regularly and .several are mak- ing exceptionally good scores. Mr. Kepliuger. gardener and man- ,iger at Mr, Lanahan's beautiful place ,it Govanstown, has extended, an in- \ilation to the club to hold its an- nual outing at Mr. Lanahan's place. Mr. LanaVian has on a previous oc- casion entertained the club, and a most enjoyable time was had; the date set is June 7. C. I,, SEYBOLD. St. Louis. News Notes. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. McPheron of the Cottage Greenhouses at Litch- field. 111., spent Sunday in the city. It has been rumored about City Hall that W. E. Jordan, son of the late J, M. Jordan, would be appointed this week assistant city forester to Andrew Meyer. The Thompson Carnation Company of Joliet, III., are sending to this mar- ket a fine lot of Robert Craig car- nations. These are being handled by George Augermuller. Frank M, Ellis, who has been in Panama since February writes that ho will be home June 15. George Grover, son of a Philadel- phia florist, is at the city hospital here with an injured thigh received while riding on railroad wagon bumpers. From last accounts the young man is doing as well as can be expected; he is very badly hurt. W. E. Guy of Belleville was over the past week buying stock for a large funeral order. Mr. Guy reports a busy planting season. Fred. Aminann has a good' paying- store which he recently opened in Edwardsville, 111.; the first month's business was better than he expected. The cemetery florists in the North End are having a bu.sy time of it this month. F. H. Meinhardt and Koenig Floral Company do the bulk of the w-ork. George Ostertag, the newly appoint- ed park superintendent, is at this early date making a fine showing in the different parks throughout the city. The bedding is almost finished, and is a great improvement over last year's. The bowlers again lo.st their match of three games with the strong Keons winning the first game with a score of 9S4; Ellison made 245 in this game. The last two were lost. Capt. Beyer was high man with 567; Ellison. 558, Schrefer. 546; Kuehn, SOS and Beneke, 494. making a total of 2673; average per game. 873. .ST. PATRICK. Louisville. News Items. Weiland & Ollinger have open- ed a whole.sale house at 310 Sixth street. This firm was formerly at Cincinnati while their greenhouses are at New Castle, Ind. H. Huth, who for seven years has been superintendent of St. Stephen's cemetery in addition to running a greenhouse establishment, has ten- dered his resignation to the cemetery company, to take effect this Fall, and announces that he will open a store at Shelby and Market in the East End of the city. E. A. Stuessy & Son also announce their intention of opening a store in the eastern part of the city, location not yet selected. The bowling fever has hit the boys with a vengeance and from present indications we will be represented at Dayton by a team that will not dis- grace us. A. R. B. Chicago. News Notes. West Baden. Ind., is the as- sured spot for recruiting. Mr, Bas- sett and his family went two or three weeks ago to take alvantage of the baths and last week Mr. Washburn took a run over there for a few days. Numerous other people interested in the trade recruit at West Baden. P, J. Hauswirth went down to Jacksonville to associate with the United Order of Red Men and after appropriating $35,000, he was in- structed to go to the Pacific Coast and expend the amount to the best advan- tage where he could find distress to be relieved. Up to the first of May, the J. C. Moninger Company had contracted for 15,000,000 feet of greenhouse con- struction and the orders are still com- ing In from sections including; the Ea.st, South, We.st. the New England States and even across the Canadian and Mexican lines. The Florists' Club met at Handel Hall on Thursday evening of last week. All the oflicers of the associa- tion were present. President H.aus- wirth had previously been endowed with thirty-five thou.sand dollars from a secret society to take West and de- vote to the best interi'sts of their af- fected members in the California calamity. Our n)olion of J. C. Vaughan, the president w,aR instructed tf» lake the total funds up to the point of his de- parture and distribute them through- out the stricken district. After the routine business, Mr. Vaughan gave the members a vivid description of things as they occurred lo hlTn in the more sf>uthernlv sec- lion .if Ihc State. WM. K. WOOD. Boston. Club Notes. The May meeting of the Gar- deners and Florists' club had a good attendance and there was so much business on hand that it was nearly midnight before adjournment was made, and then .several important matters had to lie over till another meeting. President Wheeler occu- pied the chair, and the speaker of the evening was E. O. Orpet, who gave an interesting talk on his experiences during his early days of training In En.gland and Ireland. Considerable discussion followed, many of the members being opposed to Mr. Orpet's ideas regarding the Tiiethods of train- ing a gardener. Mr. Cameron es- pecially took issue with some of Mr. Orpets reinarks and backed up his own views by reading from the writ- ings of the late Mr. Burbridge, the latter's ideas on the subject. Messrs. Palmer and Westwood also strongly opposed some of Mr, Orpet's views. During the arguments, considerable mirth was created by several of the speakers. Eight new- members were elected, and reports were made by the committees in charge of the en- tertainment of the Carnation and Rose Societies, which showed a sur- plus in the fund of $117. The presi- dent reported on the recent banquet which showed a deficiency of .$3 7. which was soon collected among the mei-nbers present. Some very Interesting exhibits were on the tables, the most striking being two cattleyas from J. T, Butterworth. A plant of Cattleya Mosslse Rein- eckiana, carrying fifteen bloom.s. which received a report of superior merit, was one of the finest orchid plants ever brought into Horticul- tural Hall. The other was a noble specimen of Cattleya Mossiffi with three dozen blooms, each one perfect, ■This received a cultural certificate. The Blue Hills Nurseries received a report of merit for a vase of Aruncus astilboides var, Keiffli and a vote of thanks for collection of Viola cornuta varieties. Honorable mentions were aw-arded to H. L. Cameron for seedling geranium; to R. T. McGorum for Candytuft Giant Perfection, and to George Page for Spanish iris Gladiolus. Blushing Bride and Rose Climbing Kalserin. Votes of thanks were also awarded to H. A. Stevens Company for phlox, and to A. Poete for Impatiens Sultani X Holstii. ■John H. Cox. well known in this locality and at one time representa- tive of the Stumpp & Walter Com- pany, but lately with R, Smith & Company, Worcester, Eng,, Is now the local representative of the Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J. The Box Club held its monthly meeting Saturday, ending up with a theater party. Oscar Dorr of Ea.st Foxboro still has quantities of double violets which he readily disposes of. W. B. Coburn, the pansy special- ist, has as usual large quantities of these plants of an exceptionally good strain. Chas. Evans has a lot of well grown hydrangeas which meet with quick sale. A. Leuthy says auton-ioblles are a little too sporty for him; he prefers to stick to horse flesh. He Is very busy among bedding plants these days. J. W. D. 652 The Florists' Bxchange CHRYSANTHEMUMS Some Good and Desirable Varieties as Exhibited at the Coliseum Show in Chicago in 1905. Presuming that collections already contain such standard varieties as Colonel D. Appleton, Merza, Dr. Eng-uehard, Wm. Duckham, the Batons, the Chad- wicks, and the Joneses and many other kinds — all of which are well known and worthy — after carefully examining the more than 200 varieties exhibited at Chicago last year I venture to give the following list as being very worthy additions, particularly for exhibition. And, permit me to state that those collections which contain varieties of variable form • and great ranges of coloration are much to be pre- ferred to those collections which are limited not only In form but in colors also. Beginning with white varieties I give the descrip- tions as taken on the spot: White. Beatrice May, a superb flower of great size, outer petals reflexed, center incurved, fine and distinct. • Fidelity, no snow can be purer white than is this broad petaled incurved flower; some of the petals carelessly overlap which is a distinctive feature. Nellie Pockett, a remarkable variety having nar- row reflexed basal petals, the center densely and perfectly incurved. Madame H. Delizy, a magnificent flower opening Mrs. Wm. Duckham, distinct and beautiful, a gem; flowers of immen.se size, petals very long, narrow and twisted, of the very brightest gold color, each petal lined with blood crimson. Mrs. E. Thirkell, not as new as some, but it is a magnificent large reflexed deep golden yellow flower and must not be overlooked. O. J. Warren, a distinct flower the petals being reflexed, whorled and twisted, color, light yellow with silvery reverse. Golden Eagle, a truly superb variety, and is meri- torious beyond conception; flowers very large, per- fectly incurved, color of deepest bullion yellow. This is Major Bonnaffon intensified. Mayor Weaver, a beautifully incurved variety of large size, color most exquisite, reminding me of that old and charming variety, Venus. Yellows, Dark and Light. Dr. Paiger, a perfectly incurved deep golden yel- low flower, exquisite. Chrysanthemiste Montigny, a telling globular var- iously incurved flower, petals pointed at ends and peculiarly disposed; color, light yellow lined with red; distinct. P. S. Vallis, an immense flower, reflexed, twisted and curled; color varying from light citron to deep yellow; most desirable. Madame Geo. Truffaut, a lovely pure yellow; flower perfectly incurved, petals broad and glisten- ing: distinct and desirable. Bronze, Orange, Ochre and Buff Shades. Ethel Fitzroy. a most beautifully incurved flower of large size; the colors are light red orange, .shaded light amber. Mrs. Bischoffstein, a remarkably distinct reflexed flower of good size; the lower petals are orange red Field of Narcissus Barril consplcuus on grounds of Hubert Bulb Farm, Portsmouth, Va. flush, then changing to opaque white; petals very broad and flat, crown of flower rather flat, lower petals reflexed; distinct. Mr. F. F. Thompson, an immense flower of purest white with tulnilar petals divided and forked at their extremities; center of flower incurved, outer part pronouncedly reflexed with many short petals intervening. Mrs. D. V. West, broad petals, curved, twisted, recurved incurved and drooping, distinctly good. Souvenir de Calvat Pere, an immense incurved flower with brilliantly polished petals, opening blush shading to white with lemon center; in maturing it becomes nearly pure white; a gem. Pink and Blush Shades. Delight, a gem, of the largest size, perfectly in- curved; each petal is of a uniform silvery blush .shade distinctly tipped with canary yellow. Germaine, a very unique variety with very broad petals. The flower is neither reflexed nor incurved, rather flatly shaped. Color of Enchantress carna- tion.s. Lily Mountford, a distinct and beautiful reflexed flower; with very broad petals, lower portion of flower carnation rose, center of purest white. T. Richardson, a large deeply built flower with drooping lower petals, center distinctlv incurved; color distinctly Daybreak pink; beautifui. President Roosevelt, a gi-and variety, very large, finely incurved, blush, shaded and lined with rose distnict and A 1. Mrs. J. Marshall, a distinct and de.sirable variety; petals very broad, peculiarly incurved, colors, rose and blush. and bronze gradually shading to old gold in the center; one of the best. Mrs. George Heaume, a very large, bold and dis- tinctly shaped flower, having broad petals partially reflexed and partially incurved. The color is of a very plea.sing salmon buff, shaded with ochre yellow. Photographe Cochet, distinct in color and form; the flowers are globular having the appearance of paper .strips rather than living petals. The color is light creamy buff and bronze; most desirable. Triomphe de Montbrun, a distinctly incurved flower, petals irregularly arranged and severally divided at their points; colors, amber, ochre and orange. Desirable. Amaranth, Purple and Rosy-Lilac Shades E. J. Brooks, of the large.st size and one of the very best; most perfectly incurved, upper surface of petals brightest amaranth, reflex silvery pink; a gem. M. Waldeck Rosseau, a very large incurved flower; colors amaranth and silvery lilac; petals very broad; distinct and fine. Mme. de Verteville, color deep mauve, (new shade); flowers large and spreading, center incurved outer petals tubular, toothed and reflexed; good. Souvenir de Comte de Reille, an enormous spread- ing flower, reflexed. incurved and twisted; color ro.sy p\llliic, of a iilpa.siiis- shade: ends of petals white. Reds, Crimsons and Parti-Colored Red Flowers. Matchless, of the richest deep crimson color; re- flex when fully open, then petals twist more or less; flowers of good size. Desirable for any purpose. Merstham Red, flowers of the largest size, deep and broad; petals reflexed and strap shaped; color I'ich deep claret. Al. M. Geo. Truffaut, flowers rich crimson; centers much deeper in color; reflexed petals broad and flat. A good keeper. S. T. Wright, velvety crimson of the largest size; petals broad, and uniformly reflexed; truly a flne ac- quisition. Lord Hopetown. an incurved very brilliantly colored flower; color crimson and gold. A gem. Quo Vadis, a magniflcently built flower broad and deep, finely incurved; coloi-s, crimson with buff re- flex. No doubt thei-e are oth'er new varieties which may be safely added to this list that were not exhibited at the Chicago exhibition. AMONG THE GROWERS George Reinberg. Chicago. Among the commercial horticultural establish- ments which have assumed immense proportions within a comparatively short time is that of George Reinberg of Chicago, a place that figures among the very large ones of the country having achieved a national reputation, containing as it does an area of many hundred thousand square feet of glass. It is a monument to the energy and endeavor of one man within a period of sixteen or seventeen years, lying a few miles north of the great central market which is at tile corner of Wabash avenue and Ran- dolph streets, and is readily accessible by cable and electric cars or by tlie North Western steam road, from the business section of the city. This concern has for a number of years contributed its full quota of high grade stock to the immense quantity required to fill the daily needs of this great market; and has had during the past season seventy- two houses, each two hundred and sixty-five feet in length, in cultivation. The entire energy of this house is devoted to roses and carnations. Among the former the American Beauty is the favorite 65,000 plants of which were grown the past season. These were accompanied with IS. 000 Bride, 24,000 Bridesmaid, 22,000 Liberty and .■■i.OOO Richmond. About 180,000 carnation plants were housed last season of which 55,000 were Mrs. T. W. Lawson; other standard sorts were grown as near In propor- tion to the demand of this market as was possible to predict. The houses were visited by the writer several times during the season and the stock was always seen in excellent condition; and the goods of daily delivery to the market were invariably of a high grade in their respective lines. During the Spi-ing an important industry here is the cultivation and shipping to all sections of the countr.v of rooted cuttings and young plants of the standard sorts of roses and carnations, of which this .Spring there have been propagated one minion car- nations and three hundred and fifty thousand roses. Of the latter one hundred and fifty thousand were American Beauty. Field grown carnation plants fo^ (he market are also a prominent feature of the Fall work at this place; upward of two hundred thousand carnation plants have been planted in the field. At Mr. Reinberg's the first venture In grafted Bride and Bridesmaid is now under way, 35.000 of these plants being in a flourishing and very promis- ing condition. Planting is well advanced, a good proportion of the work in the rose houses having al- I'eady been completed. The addition to this plant this season Is to be an extensive one consisting of ten houses, each 26x265 feet, all to be devoted to American Beauty roses, and to be completed and planted at an early date. Mr. Reinberg is still a young man and is thor- oughly engrossed in his business, his entire time be- ing practically applied to the environment of his greenhouses. He was born and has always lived near his present location and from boyhood has been con- stantly associated with horticultural pursuits. If the success he has attained since he founded his present business is a criterion of what is to follow, to pho- phesy the future seems almost to defy rational spec- ulation. Foreman William Arnold is a most successful cul- tivator as is thoroughly attested by the results pro- duced within the past two years during which time he has occupied his present position. 'He eame here from AVashington, D. C, where he is well known to the trade and where he bore an enviable reputation as a grower. One or more times daily the products of the greenhouses are sent by team to the wholesale or shipping headquarters at 51 Wabash avenue which are under the management of Joseph Foerster, where he is assisted bv a number of clerks sorting, packing and shipping the goods to a multiplicity of destinations covering the whole .shipping district reached from this market. WILLIAM K. WOOD. Bulb Growing in Virginia. Our illustration represents a field of Narcissus Barrii consplcuus on the grounds of the Hubert Bulb Company at Portsmouth, Va., and will give an idea of how well these bulbs thrive in that district. The bulbs have been in cultivation four years in Virginia, two years in their present position. We are indebted to J. Guille. manager of the Hu- bert Bulb Company, for the photograph repro- duced. Msy 19, 1906 The Hlorists' Exchange 653 Propagating Hardy Shrubbery for Commercial Purposes {Paper read by Win. Trillow, Superintendent of /he Iowa Seed Company greeabouses, Des Molue.s, la., before the Iowa State Horticultural Society.) I will say at the outset, that there are two rea- sons for choosing this subject. First, that the florist and nurseryman do not ^as a rule, give this class of shrubs the attention they deserve, either from lack of interest in them, or from lack of knowledge of a cheap method of propagation and handling. Second, adding so much as they do to the general appearance of home surroundings, every effort should be made to encourage their use in every home ground in the state. The work of propagation can be conducted within a greenhouse or under glass frames oiit of doors. I will speak first of the p:reen]ii>use method. The Greenhouse Method. June the first is the time tu begin operations. Select a house with the glass exposure, east, west or south. Clean the bench thoroughly and give a good coating of hot lime. This sweetens It and de- stroys insect and fungoid growths. Fill the bench to about four inches deep with clean, sharp .sand; make level, water, and pound firmly. The bench is then ready to receive the cuttings. Before the cut- tings are inserted, however, we must pay some at- tention to the glass. Put a thin shading of lime on the outside of the glass and on the Inside hang a piece of muslin the entire width and length of the bench. Tack the upper edge fast to the rafter, and arrange it so that the muslin will slide up and down upon a series of wires put there to support it. The object of this is, that on dull days and in the early morning and late in the evening the curtain can be pushed up, allowing the light to come in. The reason the muslin is put on the Inside instead of on the outside of the glass is this, putting it on the inside allows the sun's rays to pass through the glass, thereby furnishing the necessary heat to cause root action without allowing the direct sunlight to strike the cuttings, which would be fatal. If the whole house is not devoted to the work, then that part not in use must be cut off from the other by hanging muslin from the sash bars to the ground. *>n account of the necessity of carrying (m the work during very hot weather, every precaution must be taken to ])revent the circulation of air which evap- orates moisture from the te-nder cuttings. Selection of Wood. Everything is now ready for the cuttings. The lilacs are the first that you must look after, or the wood will be too ripe. Select an armful of half ripe wood and bring it to the propagating bench; give a good wetting to prevent wilting. The prepa- ration of the cuttings far the sand is the most ex- pensive work in the pro'pagation, and the class of greenhouse men to whom we will pay $10 and up per week are too expensive for this kind of work. A bright active girl to whom we will pay from $3 t<.> $6 per week, according to experience, can do the work satisfactorily under the direction of the de- partment manager. The girls work best in pairs, and the working outfit will consist of a low table, a ciiaii', a block of wood and a sharp knife. The one girl lays the wood on the b'ock and cuts it into two- eye lengths, always seeing that one eye is near the root end cut, and the other girl strips off the bot- tom leaves and shortens back the large top leaf if necessary. This is quicker than if one person did the whole operation. Keep the cuttings constantly wet and protected from the air with wet paper. They are now ready for the .sand, and should be put in in rows 2V2 inches apart and V2 to % inches apart in the rows. Water in thoroughly, and cover with paper during the day if there is any sunshine. Lilacs are slow rooters, except the Persian varieties which will root In three or four weeks, while the other sorts will sometimes stay in the sand three months, and even lose their leaves: still they will root. As I .said before, it is best to put in lilac cuttings as early in June as possible, and from that time on until the wood ripens up and becomes too hard, you can put in and successfully root any of the following list of shrubs; Andromedas, Hy- drangea paniculata, tamarix, syringa, forsythias, dowering almonds (are better grafted), Robinia hispida, spiraeas, Akebia, quinata, kerrias, coral berry, dogwood. Clematis flammula, berberis, caly- canthus, snowballs, sweet pepper bush, exochorda, weigelias, purple fringe, deutzias, honeysuckle, Bignonia radicans, California privet, snowberry, althieas, sambucus, and Chine.se matrimony vine. Many others could be added to this list, but it is large enough for all practical imrposes for general florists and retail nurseiymtn. Cuttings In the Sand. We will now return to our cuttings in the sand, and proceed to care for them until they are rooted. Karly in the morning, say between seven and eight o'clock, on sunny days, they should be thoroughly sprinkled, the sand watered if necessar.v, and the papers put over them, a single thickness of news- paper being sufficient to exclude the air. The cur- tain overhead should be drawn between them and the glass. Aside from this the only care they will need during the day will be to spray the house and paper several times. On account of the heat, the moisture evaporates and passes off very rapidly, so more water must be supplied to offset this evapora- tion. This is very important during the first ten days, to prevent the cuttings from wilting, for if this happens, it is almost impossible for them to recover. In the evening as .soon as the sun is low enough, the overhead curtain can be raised and the papers removed. If the foliage is dry, it will do no harm to sprinkle with water. They have now passed through one day successfully, and will pass through all in the same way until rooted, if they are given the proper attention. On cloudy or rainy days they will not need any shade or much moisture, because evaporation is not so great. Right here, gentleinen, let me emphasize tliis one thing — don't give them the care I have mentioned six days, and on the seventh neglect them by get- ting around late in the morning or applying insuffi- cient moisture during the day. I have seen more failures result from Sunday neglect than from any other cause. We will now suppose the cuttings have had the prescribed treatment for fifteen days. By this time some will be showing roots, and most of them will be calloused. Those furthest advanced will not need to be covered with paper; but the spraying .should still be continued, and the muslin cover pulled down on sunny days. Planting in Soil. In from 21 to 25 days most of them will be ready to plant in the soil. They can be put into pots if you wish and grown in the greenhouses; but the most economical method is to flat them. Select l>oxes about fifteen inches square and B% inches deep; fill with a good potting compost and dibble in the cuttings about 1 \i inches apart each way. Give a thorough watering; put in a frame out of Floral Harp, Artist, J. H. Meyers, Altooua. Pa. doors, keep well watered and covered with muslin shades for about a week when they will show signs of growth. The shades can then be removed and the young shrubs have the full sunlight. All the care they will need now will be a weeding and plenty of water. In this way they will make a foot of growth more or less during the Summer. Care must be taken as hard freezing weather approaches that they do not freeze up in a dry condition. More plants and trees die from going into W^inter in a dry condition than in a wet one. About the middle of November, cover the flats with corn stalks or other rough covering, and you will find them by April first brighi and h<:iltliy \\ hrn you remove the cover. Planting Out In the Open. As soon as the ground is dry enougli tor working, plant in rows from 15 inches to 3 feet apart, ac- cording to the method you intend to pursue in cul- tivation, whether by horse or by hand, and about 6 inches apart in the rows. Keep well cultivated during the Summer, and by digging time you will have strong plants two to three feet high with two to three good canes. They are now ready for mar- ket, or you may plant out again the following Spring for extra large plants the following year. Sash Propagation. Another method of propagating this class of stock, suitable for those who do not possess a greenhouse, is to use hotbed sash fitted on a frame out of doors. While no bottom heat is necessary for the inside work, a little gentle hotbed warmth is beneficial outside. About twelve inches of horse manure in the state of fermentation, well trodden down, is sulfl- cient; on this place four to six of sand. See that the .sash flt tightly so that no moisture can escape. Build a muslin canopy over the frame and about three or four feet from it to protect against the hot sun. Uses of Flowering Shrubs. , Time will not permit me to touch more than briefly upon the subject of the uses to which flower- ing shrubs can be put. Whenever a man lays his plans for building a house, be he a country gentle- man building on acre property or a suburbanite building on a 50 foot lot, he always selects a space immediately in front of it for ornamental flowers, shrubs or trees. It makes little difference whether the plot is square, oblong or of Irregular shape, there is always a corner to fill, or an unsightly back- ground to hide. What could be better than hardy flowering shrubs? Once planted and establi.shed, they are there permanently. Plant them in groups, the coarser growing kinds at the back, the more deli- cate ones in front. A very handsome hedge between your neighbor and yourself can be gotten by plant- ing alternately Hydrangea paniculata and bridal wreath. In this combination you will have a con- tinuation of bloom from May until frost. An Iso- l.ated plant on the lawn of either of these varieties will look well. Honeysuckle, clematis and wistarias, planted to climb the porch on trellis or an old tree trunk, hide an objectionable spot and are very ef- fective. If you want a hedge to ward oft vour neigh- bor's dogs use barberry (Thunberg's) planted thickly. It is low growing, drooping in habit and in the Fall is laden with bright red berries. When this shrub is well established, no dog can go through it, and one experience with its numerous sharp thorns will dis- courage a second attempt. How attractive, too, in the early Summer, is a group of flowering almonds, a specimen lilac, a philadelphus or mock orange. Again these shrubs have their beauty even in the Winter. The dogwood, with its red branches, lends a touch of brightness to the dreary landscape, and the various kinds of berried shrubs are all pleasing to the eye, when other forms of vegetation appear dead. I could go on for considerable length and not ex- haust this subject, but will Just say, in conclusion, that I have attempted to give an economic method of production; and I enter a plea for the more ex- tended use of flowering shrubs in the beautifying of home surroundings. Plants for Lawn Vases. Lawn vases are usually put in a somewhat ex- posed situation, and for this reason we should select plants that will not suffer from being whipped about by the wind. The receptacle should have a drain- age hide at the bottom to prevent the soil from be- coming sour, and after a layer of broken crock or similar material, should be filled with rich compost, about one portion of well-rotted manure to three portions of good garden soil. The plants are put in quite thickly, and are likely to need more feeding by .August, when a top-dressing or occasional water- mg with liquid manure, or Bonora. will be desirable. For the center a plant taller than the rest will be required, and nothing is more generally .satisfactory than the formal Cordyline (Dracaena) indivisa or the graceful Australian silk oak, Grevillea robusta. For the remainder we would have geraniums for the next row, then dusty miller; if pink geraniums are selected Begonia Vernon and the deep crimson- leaved achyranthes will give a fine color combina- tion. Drooping plants tor the edge may include vincas, green and variegated, single petunias, ivy- leaved geraniums, German ivy, climbing nastur- tiums, maurandya. Abutilon megapotamicum, wan- dering Jew and many others. The main thing in getting a good effect is to put in plenty of plants, and then be good to them. You will find that they need abundant watering in warm weather. The pretty blue Lobelia erinus is often put in vases and baskets, but it rarely stays in flower through the warmest weather, and looks shabby. Fuch.slas and rex begonias are desirable where a vase is not in the full sun. Be sure that you have plenty of trailers around the edge. — Rural New Yorker. A True Shape Harp— Solid Style. While the harp illustrated is rather compactly arranged, it could easily be softened by adorning with sprays, garlands, etc., if the taste of the cus- tomer so demands. The writer is aware that loose and airy arrangement is the most tasty, but in many shapes we think the outlines should first be brought out accurately. The upright column is perfectly rounded, formed of yellow immortelles neatly wrap- ped on with No. 2 6 wire first would on small sticks. Two or three lines of carnations wrapped on in the same way give a pleasing effect. The strings are composed of corkscrew chenille put in position by the use of a packing needle to push through above wire and tied; same below. The frame was specially made to allow of the neat wrapping on column, etc. Being made of single wire, the design can be turned out at a very reasonable figure and will likely be put on the market. J. H. MYERS. I Altoona, Pa. 654 The Plorists' Hxchange WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 'MUMS IN THE U.S. A. i 19.°??^ CHRYSANTHEMUM S^ttiNt?e1I = R O O T E D R.EADY FOR. DELIVERY WHITE. 100 1000 1 WHITE. 100 1000 Clementine Touset. finest ] w. Bonnaffon $2.00 $16.00 early white $".00 $55.00, t. Eaton 2.00 15.00 Jennie Nonin. finest late white 700 50.00 Estelle 2.00 15.00 Robinson 2.00 15.00 Wanamaker 2.00 15.00 Merry Xmas 2.00 15.00 Kalb 2 00 15.00 Chadwiek 2.50 20.00 YELLOW. Eoideltalie 2.00 15.00 Oct. Sunshine 2.00 15.00 Yel. Eaton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. 100 1000 M. Bonnaffon $2.00 $1.'>.00 Col. Appleton 2.00 15.00 Golden Beauty 2.00 15.00 Cinna 2.00 15.00 Kimberly 2.00 Golden Wedding 2.00 15.00 15.00 Maurnier 2.00 15.00 PINK. 100 1000 1 PINK. 100 1000 Wm. Duckham $2.00 $15.00 JLiger .$2.00 $15.00 Balfour 2.00 15.00 Dr. Enguehard 2.00 15.00 Pacific 2.00 15.00 L. Pilkins 2.00 15.00 15.00 pEB 15.00 15 00 Oakland 2.00 15.00 M. Newell. 2.00 J. K. Shaw 2.00 Perrin 2.00 Murdoch 2.00 15.00 I Paul Labbe 2.00 15.00 Cobbold 2,00 15.00 : Black Hawk.. 2.00 15.00 n ^\ O F O Hai&erin, 2>^ in. \io\s, $4.00 t>6r f\^^OEBWH 100; $30.00 |>er 1000. Bench grown American Beauty bashes $6.00 |)6r 100 ; R I C H M O N D, now ready, fine plants, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000 = 100 1000 Kaiserin, ready now $4.00 $;)0.00 Chatenay 3.00 25.00 Biidesmaids 3.00 25.00 100 1000 Brides $3.00 $25.00 Meteors 3.00 26.00 Golden Gate 3.00 2.5.00 = $50.00 t>er 1000. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. in ♦♦^♦♦^ ♦»»»»»♦♦»»»»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ My Special Mum Offer 100 Plants in 10 Varieties for $5 00 Send me a list of varsities that you already have, and I will send you 10 newer varieties that you ought to have, such as Jeanne Nonin, White Coombes, Mrs. Swinburne, etc. ♦ The great MORTON F. PLANT now ready at $7.50 per doz., in 2}^ inch pots. My motto is still the same. Your money back if not entirely satisfied. CHARLES n. TOTTY HADI80N, N. J. ♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ »♦♦< ♦< Mention The Florlata' Exchange ^hen writing. GOOD-HEAI^THV CHRYSANTHEIVIUIVIS from 10.000 Frame Grown Slock Plants 100 1000 Polly Rose M-50 $12.50 Harry Parr 1.60 12.50 Glory of the Pacific 1.60 12.60 Alice Byron 2.00 17.60 Ivory— Pink and White 1.60 12.50 Col. I>. Applelon 1.60 12.60 Maj. Bonnaffon 1.60 12.60 Autumn Glory 1.60 12.60 8. T. Murdo.k 1.60 12.60 Dr. Kngaehard 1.60 12 60 Maud Uean 2.00 17.50 Jerome Jones 2.00 17.50 E. 0. 2W In. pots Per too PcrlOO .$0.75 . .76 . .76 $2.50 2.60 Achyranthe8,4 varietlei Alyesum ColeuB, Queen & YerBcba£feltii " Asstd "" German Ivy 75 Lemon Verbenaa 1.00 Margruerite*s — yellow and white.. 1.00 " Queen Alexandra ... 2.60 .Stevia, dwarf, tall and variegated. .76 Dahlia Roots 4.00 Draciena Indivisa, 3 in. pota 5.00 tJAMUEI, S. PBCKHAM, 8 Sontb Sijttli St., New Bedford, Mass. UentloD the FLorists* Exchange when writing. 100,000 Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, IVIonrovia, Polly Rose, Apple- Ion, Eaton, Robinson, Bonnaffon, $1.2.5 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Alice Byron, Wm. Dubkham, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per IIKK). Geraniums, 3 and 4 in. pots. S4.00 per 100. HEALTHY STOCK— ENOUGH SAID. -WM. BECKER, Box 48 FARMINGDALE, L. I. IfentloD The Floriats* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders for My Maryland. A great many people doubtless think they can grow the variety as well aa we do. We look at such things In the same light. Then, too, perhaps some people have confldence In our statements, which Is also a factor. Not many carnations succeed In every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these cir- camstances we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first prize for 50 white at March Show. Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader In the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 50 variegated at March Show, Oin- clnnatl. Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. 0., $2.50 per doz., ¥!2 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHE H. "WKBFR & SOPiS CO., OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. CARNATIONS We have the best list of Carnations In the country. Send for It. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Mention The Florleta* Bxchange when writing. White— Timothy Eaton. Mrs. Geo. S. Kolb, fine, early, EBtelle, Alice Byron, Ivory. Pink — Glory of the Pacific. Balfour, Minnie Bailey, Dr. Entjnehard. Yellow-Col. D. Appl?ton, Mrs. John Wliilldlu. Robt. HalUday. Rooted OuttinEfl. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. •Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS slT, ?C Per 100 Per 1000 MELBA. $2 00 $18.00 QUEEN LOUISE 2.00 18.00 BOSTON MARKET 2.0O 18.00 DAHEIM 3.00 LIEUT. PEART 6.00 GERMAN IVY, 2>« Inch pots 2.60 ASPARAGUS SPRENOERII. 3 In. pots, strong plants, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. S. Q. BENJAMIN, Fishkill, N. V. Mention The Florlats* Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framingham.MasSi Mention The Florists' Elxchange when writing. Jeflseo & Dekema CARNATION SPKIAHSTS 674 W. Foster Ave., CHICAGO. Meutiun Tlio Florists' Eschange wiiL'ii writing. LAST CALL ABUNDANCE Booted cuttings from the soil, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. R. FISCHER, GREAT NECK, L I., N. Y. Mention Tbe Florlata' E0 per lot). Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi; 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100, Heliotrope, very bushy, 2^ in. pots. S3. 00 per 100 Ageratum, J!: in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Marguerite Daisies, Giant Flowered; 21 in. pots, $3.00 i>erl00. Alternanthera, from soil, red and yellow, bushy : $2,00 per 100, Geraniums, Si in. pots, $5.00 per 100. 4 in. pots, large plants, $7.00 per 100. Extra large, $12,00 per 100. Echeveria Secunda Glauca, Hne. $:i.00 per 100. R. C. Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Queen; Fanev. *i0c, per 100. Mums, all l'0(h1 vnrieties, 2?- in p.-ts, $2.00perl00. Honeysucltle Halleana,4 iii poiv s.^ on per 100. Transplanted Seedlings, Asters, Queen off the Market; srparutt.' colnrs, r.Oc pn- liMi. Transplanted Seedlings, Antirrhinum, separate colors, 60c. per 100. I'ASH HE SATISFAf'TORY ItEFEllENCKS East Somerville Greenhouses, Somerville, N. J. Tarrytown Fern Elegantlsslma, 2% in., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottil, 2V In., $5.00 per 100; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 In. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 In. high, strong and stocky ; $25.00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. GHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FEQiS ODB SPEGMLTT CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of this beantif nl tree fern In beat condition. 4 in., (60.00: 5 In.. $76.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. Aseoried Fern§, for dishes, beat atock in tbe market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2H In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdlantamCaneatam, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy atock in 4 In. pots, $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own stock, 3&C. per trade package. $4.00 per doz, ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILI.8, N. J. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Bxcbsnge when wrltlog. FERNS Are now in fine shape a good variety and nice bushy stock. 2^ inch, $.3.00 per 100. $2.5.00 per 1000. Kenlla Belmoreana, 6 inch, 75c. .5 inch, 50c. 4 inch !iSc. nice clean bushy stock. Boston Ferns, 'IVi inch, $4.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 6 inch' .35c. and 50c. each. 4 in. $10.00 and $12.00 per 100. Mad. Salleroi Geranium, 2}i inch, $2.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS, "BOSTOM and DORCHESTER" GERANIUMS. DRACAENAS, RED and YEL- LOW ALTERNANTHERAS, COLEUS, HELIO- TROPES, AGERATUM .iiiil all the- It-adiiig bed- ding- jilauls, Ciibl) or ixferunces. SULLIVAN & McGRATH 45 KING ST., DORCHESTER, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsll, $10 per 100. Scottil, 2^ In., $6 per 100. Bostons, 2y, In., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. U ► 40.00 J ► ► ^ for List. f ^ ALBERT M. HERR t 5 LANCASTER, PA. J ♦ r-rrr-r-w-r-rr-r-rw »▼▼▼▼▼ tttttt * UentloD The PlorlBts' Exchange when writing. OCRANIIMS. Fine 4 in. stock, in bud and bloom. $.s,oo per Ino ■ 25c. per crate for crating. A. Ricard, S. A. Nutii Francis Parkins, M. Cheveliarre, M. Do Castel- lane, Dryden, etc. Salvia, 4 in. .Kc: Fuclisia, 4 in. lOc. : Begonia, 3 in. 10c. : Aiternanthera,'$2 .Sfj per 100 Vinca, 3 in. .sc. ; Canna, 10<'. ; Caladium, 4 in .sc. Chrysanlhemums, Rooted Cuttings. $1 .50 p.r 1011 Mile. Douillet, IWrs. Thirltel, Wm. Duckliam, Dr. Enguehard, Ben Wells, Percy Plumridge, IVfarJe LIger, Alice Byron. Richmond Rose, ::1 in, puts, .S7 00 per liKi, : $t;5 00 per 1000. Pink Cochet, Chalenay, La Detroit, Perle, Sunrise, 2J in.. $3. .50 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Mcritinn Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS S. A. Null, John Doyle, F. Perkins, from 3 and 3i in. pots, $ii,00 and ST. 00 per 100. Caslellane,3i in.. $7.00 per 100. Mms. Saileroi, 2J in.. $3.00 per ll». Cannas: Austria, Penn, Robusta and others, from sand, $2,00: from pots, $5.00 per HX). Heliotrope, $0.00: Ageralum and Salvia, 3 in pots, $5.00. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 in.. $15.00: 6 in., $30 00 per 100, Hollyhocks, Double, in 5 colors, $7.00 per 100 Phlox, Sweet William and Larkspur, $4 (ki per 100. J. B. SHURTLEFF & SON, CUSHMAN AVE., REVERE, MASS. Mention The Fluriats' Exchapge when writing. GERANIUMS I2,000 34 and 4 in., excellent stock. Nult, Doyle, Trego, Poltevine, Ricard, Buchner, $7.00 per 100. Write for iirices on large quantity. Pansies, Fall transplanted, immense blooms $10,00 per 1000. Cash. STEPHEN CHASE NASHUA, N. H. Uentlon The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. GERANIUMS. A Few Thousand left $18.00 per i.OOO Per 100 Rose geraniums, 2M In. $18,00 per 1,000,. $2 00 Ageratum. Oumey, P Pauline and others "2Hin 2.00 •' E.O eo Fuchsias, all the leading varieties. 2M In. ,. , 3,00 Hellotrope.all dark. 2H in 3.00 Sweet Alyssum, 2H in.,., ' 200 Lobelia. 21-4 In '' 2OO Salvia lionlire and SplendensiMiii.' pots!" 2.00 Feverfew 21410. pots 3 OO Bngiish ivy extra fine rooted cntltngs , 1.00 Vlncas, 2i.4 In. pots 2,00 Coleus, Verschafleltii. Golden Bedder. Gol- den Queen, and several other Booted Onttings, Oash must accompany the order J. E. Felthousan Schenectady N.Y. Uenllon The Florists' Bichange when writing. QERANHJMS Fine 2 in. .stock ; S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Pollevine, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. mixed colors in bud. .$1,00 per 100, ROOTED CUTTINGS S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, Bruanii, Perkins, Gervais (fxjuble Pink) IMontmort, Castellans, Vlaud, Doyle, Ricard, Jaulln, Poilavine, $10 00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GER4NI1J^5. In variety, best kinds in bud and bloom from 3 in. pots, ready for i in. pots. Strong, healthy plants, FUCHSIAS, in 3 in. pots, just right for IVIemoriai Day. THE A. H. BROWN COMPANY, WESTBORO, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, GERANIUMS S A. NUTT 1 LA P A V O R I T E, ! i in. pots in full double white and as- ( bloom, $6.00 per .sorted varietie.s. J 100, CASH. HENRY EICHHOLZ, -WAYNESBORO .... PA. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Q E R A IN I UTVl S Nutt, Double Grant, Poltevine, Hill and other standard varieties, bndded, stocky. 3^ In $6.00 ner ICO. ' LOBELIA -Crystal Palace, 2M ln„ $2.50 per SALVIA -BonUre, 3ii in,, $5.00 per 100. DAHLIA ROOTi — 10 varieties, named, double. $3,00 per 100. Oash, HIKE & JONES, CORTLAND, N. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, GERAN I UMS Gen. Gram, Nutt, Doyle, Jersey Beauty, 2i in pots strong. ,$2.00 per 100: $l.s.0O per 1000. From H and 4 in. pots, in bloom, $5.00 and $(1.00 per 100 Petunias, finest strains: Verbenas, Mammolh, in bud and bloom, $1.75 per 100: $15.00 per 1000, Dracaena indivisa, small and large. Write for prices. Cash, please, JAMES AMBACHER. WEST END. N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLET STOCK iispfsill:illiisi I „. . f nS2 T, \°h S'S.OO per 1000. SOOallOOO rales. Lois OIS,000 SI 4.00 per 1000. Lois of 1 0,000 S 1 3.00 per 1000 WILLIAM SIM. CLIFTONDALE, MASS. Largest Grower of Violets in America Order Your Viofet Stock Now. _ Mention The Florists' Kxt-ti.inge when writiii SHASTA DAISIES V2 100 Burbank's Shasta Daisy $0.75 $.3.00 Burbank's Shasta Daisy, Alaska... L.SO 10.00 Strong field growu plants with many crowns Cash with order. Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings, Write for \arieties and prices. Geraniums, Mme. Saileroi, :i in tine. ,V-. earh DAY & WEBBER. Hudson. Mass. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. 4000 VINCAS Extra 8lroij>„' loii^- vines, 3V, and 4 In. at $10,00 per lUO: $80.00 per 1000, CERANIUMQ- S. A. NUTT out of 3^ *'^"**'""'"«- In. pots. $6,00 per lOo! Safe arrival and satisfaction guaranteed, GEO. H. RACKHAM, 880 VAN DYKE AVENUE, DETROIT, MICH. Ifeotlon the Florists' Exchange when writing In bloom, all the best colors and markings : 1st size, $1..50 : 2d size, $1.00 per 100. Coleus. Heliotrope, Salvia, Ageratum, 2i in., $2.00 per 100, Allernanlhera, 2i in., small. $1.00 per 100. Tomato Plants, $1.00 per 1000. Cannas, started in full lit'lit, 0 in. high. $,3.00 per 100. Cash please, p. O- CHATHAIVI, rV.J. M--nllun Thp Fiofists' Kxdiange when wrUliig. 100.000 GERANIUMS Finest stock in the country. Double (irant, Ricard, Nutt, Bachner, Foitevine, Castel- lane. Perkinn, etc., strong. 3 In.. $4 00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000; stronii: 4 In., $5.00, ^6.00 per 100. Nearly all In bud and l>loom. (ANNAS. 5 vnrleties. and BKGONIA VEK- NON. in bud and bloom. strony.S In.. $4,00perli'O DKKEll'SPKTUNIAS, single friTieed SAL- VIA UONFIKK. aud HKLIOTKOI'i:. in bud and bloom. HtroDe. 3 in . $3 00 per lOo. DRAC.-ENA INDIVISA. strong. 6 in.. $2 00; 8 in., $3.00; 3 ft., $4.00 per doz. Elegant plants. Oash. WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. Uentloo The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. in bud and bloom. GERANIUMS Null, Buciiner, Double Grant, Gervais, donble pink, 4 in. pots. $7.00 per 100. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verscliaffeltii and mixed, 3 in. pots $3..'JC per 100. Ferns, for dishes in all the best varieties. Strong and healthy plants, 2i in, pots $3.00 per 100 : $25.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate : 3 in.. $6.00 per 100. Adianlum Cuneatum, good bushy plants, 3 in., $6.00 per 100. F. N. ESHESEN, MADISON. N. J. Mention The Fiorlats' Bxehange when writlnj GERANIUMS From 4-in. pots in bud and bloom fine. Jolin Doyle, Nutt, Mad. Barney. Grant and Double White, $5.00 per 100. Cash. R. PAB8T, RUTLEDGE DEL. CO. PA. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS strong, San.l KooteU Cuttings, clean ami free from disease, February struck $200 per 100, $15,00 per 1,000 BEDDING PUAIVTS Sweef Alyssum, Double Dwarf, stocky plants in bloom, $2.00 per 100. Single Petunias, finely mixed, strono- and stocky, $1.50 per 100. Other bedding plants ready May 20. Cash with Order C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 eniNEBCCK, N. Y. M,.„ti,.„ The Florist.- E.v.hanr,, wl,,.,. '^-Hi i,.„ 150,000 PANSIES SUPERB STRAIN READY NOW | ■ .*"'ne large Fall transplanted Pan-I Isies. lu Ijud and bloom, A trial! I order will convince you that these I are the beat you ever handled , l$l.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOcI 1 Geraniums, in variety from ?.i in. pots I I .W-.50iier 100. I Salvia, from 3^ in, pots, $5.00 per lOu. Cash with order LEONARD COUSINS, JR Concord Junction. Mass THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cts. per 100 by mail Fine cold frame plants in bud and bloom $1 00 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per ounce. Cash wtth order E. B. JENNINGS, ^"l^^^"' Southporf, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. PANSIES Extra fine strain. Now freely blooming, large fiowering color of varied markings ; strong. healthy transplanted plants and wintered in cold frame. Price, $1.50 per 100 : $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. T. B. TURNER, Swedesboro, N. J. Menlion Tbe Florists' Excbaoge when writing STOCKYOUWIUAUWANT per doz. 100 Baby Ramblers. 41n $2.50 $2000 Crimson Ra-mblera, 2yearold, 3 to 4 ft 1.50 i'' Oo Gnmson Ramblers, 2 year old, 4 to 6 ft. 2.00 li'oo Boston and Anna Foster Ferns, 2H in., ready to shift 4 00 Boston Fema for i inch pots ' 12 00 Piersoni Ferns, for 4 inch pota ' 15*00 Hyd. Otabsa and Vinca Major. 2^ in., ready to shift and Shasta Daisy 2 60 Caladium Escnlentum, aound, 5 x 7 ' 350 Caladium Esculentum, sound, 9x7 ,. . 6 00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown! lo!oo _ " " '* from pots 6 00 English Ivy, 3H In. long, vines g.OO Stobesla Cyanea, fine plants ,.*,.. 3.00 Dormant Cannas, all Oolora. not named...... 160 Strong Pansy Plants In bud and bloom 1 '50 Hydg. Pan Grandiflora. 2yeara 6.00 „ '' "„ " ^, 3 years s'oo Halleana Honeysuckle 2 years field stock. .. 5 00 Red Triumphant Honeyauckle, 2 years field stock 8 00 6,0002f.i in. Mums, leading commercial aorta 5.00 For potted Cannaa see page 667 25.000 Shrubs. Vines. Honeysuckles, California Privet, etc. Must be Sold List Free Caah, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uentloa Tlie Florlita' Bichtni* when irrlilnf. 656 The Rlorists' Exchange GERANIUMS CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM SI .00perdoz.,S6.00peri00, SBO.OO per lOOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Seml-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., SeroOper 100. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., S2.00 per 100. TIFFIN S2.25 per doz. GERANIUMS Id good variety, $2,00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000 and up. Our New descriptive Geranium catalogue containing a full descriptiou of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. Miscellaneous Plants From 2 Per doz. AcliyrantheB Emersoni 40 Ageratum, bine and white 40 - ■ .... 4Q Alternaiithera, red and yellow Begonias, bedding, var 4U ('oleiirt. In good variety 40 l)atilia Plants, in variety 40 Hardy KngrllBli Ivy, $17.60 per 1000 .40 Hardy Fhlox, 6 good varieties 50 Holly liocks, doable white and mixed Sin. pots 50 Lemon Verbena 40 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 40 Scented tieraniums 40 Plumbago, Oapensls Wbite 80 Smilax 40 Verschalleltit 40 in. pots Per 100 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3. DO 2.00 2.00 Dahlia Roots We are now booking contract orders for delivery DBxt fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any In tlie country. We are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for It please enclose busineas card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation Is ex- tended to all Interested in horticulture to visit us. Cowenton Station, Philadelphia division B. & O. R. R.,12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. tiardy Chrysantheums From 2-ln. pots Per doz. Per 100 I-.arfire Flowering or Aster Vari- eties; Prince of Wales, Glolre de France, Sir Michael Ashbury, Hljoe, Queen of Whites, Sun Set, and 30 other varieties 50 3.00 SinallFloweringror Button Vari- eties, Dawn, Dlnlzulu. Duudee, Edna, Goldfinch, James Boon, Rhoda, Tennyson and 20 other varieties , 40 2.00 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in any quantity, Wakefield, Succession, Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.01) per 1000. 10,000 and over at 8dc. per 1000. Parsley, Moss curled, 20c. per 100. $l.2B per 1000. Beet, Egyptian, $1.25 per 1000. 10,000 and over $1.00 per 1000. Lettuce. Big Boston, Boston Market, Tennis Ball Grand Bipids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties such as Earllana, Chalks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion, Dwarf Stone, etc., $2,00 per 1000. Standard crop varie- ties such as Stone, Favorite, Paragon, Beauty and Acme, $1.09 uer 1000. Cash with order, please. Not less than five of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. $e SON, WHITE MARSH, IVID. tfenttoB Tbt Florlsti* BxcbBnge wben writing. I 500,000 COLEUS f JZtT^LV^m ^oTolZi /oTMlX^VApru d:iivery': R«oted CntlJDgs, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per iOOO Cash | I H. IV. EATOIN, = = South Sudbury, Mass. § » seseeesessesseeeeeseeseesoeoeoseeeee seeeeeesosoesssseoeessseoeseseeeoessseeeeeso o Uontlon TTip FlnrlBta' Expbanep wben writlnff. BUY FOR SPRING TRADE BEDDING and BASKET PLAINTS Id fine Condition (Note. 2% iu. except where ncjteJ.) Ageratuin— liiltle Gem. A grand little border pl.ant — very low and compact- will do for Carpet Bedding; a mas-t of blue. $3.00 per 100. Allernanthera Aiirea— $2..';0 per 100. Achyrauthes— Bieiniilieri, Emersoni and MoNally, $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri— $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Aiithericum Vivatum Variegatuhi— $3.00 per 100. Begonia Metallica— S3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon and Vulcan, each, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Knglisli Ivy— $5.00 per 100. German Ivy— $2.50 per 100. Grevillea Robusta— 2^^ in. $3.00 per 100; 3 in. $5.00 per 100. Hiliiscus- Peachblow, Sub-Violacea and Mineatus, $3.00 per 100. Rose Clothilde Soupert— $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Rose BABY RAMBLER— S7.00 per 100; $00.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens -2 in. $2. .50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. l: THE ST0RR8 e* nARRI80N COMPANY PAINE8VILLE, OHIO Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and If) others, 2 in. pots. $1..W per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. Price per 100, 2 iu. pots 3 in. pots Ageratum Pauline and Gurney $1.50 Lobelia Compacia 1.50 Verbenas, rurl and white 1.50 Fuchsias 2.00 S.OO Vinca Variegated 3.00 Salvia Bonfire 2.00 3.00 Heliotropes, dark 2.00 3.00 Pansy Plants in bud and bloom. .50 cts. to $1.00 per 100 : $.'1.00 to $S.OO per 1000. Cash with Order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. feverfew, 2 in., $2,00 Nr 100 Lobelia, 2 in., $2.00 per 100 Selaginella * Denticulata, 2 in., $1.50 per 100 Cryt>tomeria Ja))onica, strong, 2 in. .$3.00 per loo. E. I. RAM'UNG», Ouakertown, Pa. Ueutlon The Clorlatt' Bichanse when writing. FINEST DODBLE PHDHIPS An Immense stock of white, pink, red, crim- son and variegated. All separate colors ; nothlne mixed. Per 100 In 3 inch pots in bud and bloom 3.50 Petunia Granditlora, 3 inch, 3.00 Agreratum, 'd varieties. 2 inch $1.60 Aquile;;ias, Oanipanulas, Coreopsis, GaillHrdiaH and Poppies, 2 inch 3.00 Calendula Meteor, 2 in 1.00 Cobiea Scandens. 2 Inch 2. 50 Cosmos, dwarf, early and giant flowering, 2inch I.OO Cuphea. 2inch 2.00 £>racaena Iiidivisa, 3 iuch 4.00 Dusty Miller. O. Gymnocarpa, 2 inch 2.00 Feverfew, double aud Golden, 2 inch 2.00 Gazania Nplendeus, 2 inch 2 00 Hollyhocks, Chater strain. 5% inch 6.00 " Allegheny. 3!^ inch 5 00 Ivy Geranluius, very fine, 4 inch 6.00 iviad. Salleroi (ieraulums, very fine, 3>^ in. 4.00 3Iarlfi:old Kl Uorado 1.00 ivloon Vines, Smith's Hyb.,2inch 2.E0 Phlox I>rummondi Grandiflora.2 inch.. 2.00 Salvia SplendenR. tall, and dwarf. 2 Inch. ... 2.00 Zinnia, finest double, dwarf and tall, 2 Inch. 1.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES BERLIN, N. J. UentloD The Florists* Bxctaange when writing. COLEUS VerschaDeltii Golden Bedder aud Fancy, $>.nOperlO0O; Giant l>eaved, *8.COperI00O. Last two many ktndH of very bnghtoBt, All Rood stzt.- Keplanteil, branchy $7.50, Giant, $9. CO per ROO. Extra Strong ready to bed out. $10.00. Giant, $12.00 per lOiH' : 100 of any stock at 1000 rates by eipreas. Bi^ Values Given In rdTa^%?eL"' rFDAUIIlUC Natt, I>oyle Bicard, Herktns. uLllAllll)iyij."'-'«""<'. ''a' ruiv anl M. Koty Heplanted, gtroni^ iU.oo per 1000. OLAl>IOI.I ; Finest Hybrids, mlicd, 6')c. per M> ALTEF N ANTHERA. S,ror=°»„'a"lfu^: red. 8' r, A Nana, Sf.. per 100. R. CM less. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancasier. Pa Mention The Florlstg' Exchange when wrltlpg. HEHLTHT BEDDIHS STOCK GERANIUMS, I hi s<- MARTHA WASHINGTON GERANIUMS, 4 n 15e PRIMULAS, COLEUS, CANNAS, I in. Te. COLEUS, : in 1. SAGE, .-i in 7r. HELIOTROPE, VERBENAS, AGERATUM, FUCHSIAS, PETUNIAS, 2i in . :ic ; 4 in 7.- F. B. RINE, Leivisbtir^t Pa. ilention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. ENGLISH IVY Stror g. bushy plants. 4 (o 5 feet high, out of 4 In pots. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hydrangea Olaksa out of '2h inch pots $2. ,50 I'l.T ]()n, ("a.-^ii. Please CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COI.LINGSWOOD, N. J. Mention The Florists* Dxchange wben writing. LOBELIA CARDINALIS Fine I'laiits, !i ln..f2,00per 100. TraDsplauted Asters, best varieties, $1.00 per 100. Vlnca, $6 00 per 100. COHANZIE CARNATION COMPANY, New London Conn, M.-ntiMH Tin- Fl.-rists' E\.h.Tiit'e wlien writing. R. 0. BOo. per 100 : $5.00 per IOOO. ASTERS SEMPLKS, white, pink, red. PARIS DAISY. White »nd Yellow. 2 In., 2c. COI.Krs.2 n[,.2c, .STEVIA SKURATA and VARIEGATED, 2 in. 2c . GERANIl!WS,2M In., Viaud. Bruant, Perkins, Buctiner. Ricard, Hill, Bernandlan and 7 other sorts. $2 ' 0 pBrliO. HEI,IOrR<>rE,bliir,2li[., 2.>. I. 4A-EN U EiS, purplr, $3.00 per IOOO. SALVl.V, 2ilj., 2c. ROOTED CVTTIMGH 1.1st below, per 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6 kinds, $1.00. HEUOTKOPE. 3 kinds. $1.00. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8klnds,$1.10 COLEUS. 10 kinds. liOc. $6.00 per 1000. PARIS DAISY, white guecn .\lelandria, $1.00. DOUBLE PETUNI.\S, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SERRATA and VARIEGATA,76c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, 90o. Unrooted Geraniums, $.'i.00 per 1000, not pre- paid. Cash, or 0. O. D. BYER BROS., Ciiambersburg. Pa. Mention The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. May 19, 1906 GRAFTED ROSES FINE STOCK. RBADY NOW. Richmond, $2.60 per doz., $16.00 per 100, »126.00 per 1000. KiUarney, $2.60 per doz., J18.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000. Ktolle De France, $3.00 per doz., $18.00 per 100. KalHerln, Carnot, Uncle John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, -l^i lu. pots, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Etoile I)e France, $12.00 per 100. Sunrise, Ferle, Suneet, Chatenay, $5.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $i.00per 100: $38.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS From Pots. Healthy Stock Per 100 Robt. Craig, and Victory, atroDg, $2.60 per doz $16.00 Lieut. Peary and Cardiual 6.00 Lady Bountiful and Patten 5.00 BnchantresH, Ktliel Ward, Flamingo, Prosperity 4.00 Boston Market, General Maceo, T. W. L.aw8on, Melba, Qaeen Lonlse, The Queen, Pluk Armyzinda. The. Florists' Exchanj^e 657 Moon flower . 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS A, J. Balfour, Mlis Alice Ryron, Yellow Eaton. Price, from 2^ Inch pots, 75c. per doz.; $4,00 per 100. Col. D. Appleton, Dr. Engaehard, George Kalb Mrd. McArthur, Monrovia, Mra. Barclay, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombes, Nagoya. Bobt. Halliday, Soleil d'October, Buperba, Tiviand Morel, Wm. Ducbbam. Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per 100; $1.5.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Bpaulding, Culllngfordii, Dorothy Devens. Glory Pacific, Harrj' May. Harry Parr, H. W. Relmau. J. E. Laeer. J. H. Troy, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer. Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Mrs. M. M. John- son. Major Boniiaffon. Mrs, Humphrey, Mad. Fred. Bergman, Niveus, Thomas H. Brown, Timothy Eaton, W. H. Lincoln, Xeno. Rooted Cotllims. $1.50 per 100. Caiinas, strong: dormant roots In 30 tine varietl«H.#3.0O and $3.00 per 100; $18.00 and $,25.(10 per 1000. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, MeptioD The Florists' ElicliaDge when writing. MISCELLANEOIS PLAINTS Ready for Immediate 8ale» Acliyrantheg, Kiuerflonli,etc, Ageratiim, Wblte aod blue I " PrlDceB.s Pauline t Alteruantliera, red auil yellow AinpelopHla Veitrhli, pot growD Ctiphea Ptatyreiitra Cauiias, fine Varieties as List ColeuH, all the leading varieties Dracaena Indivlsa, fine stock BiigllBh I vy Feverfew, double white Fuchsia, double and single GeraiiiumB, double and single. Strong Special Color or variety " Double and single " Ivy Leaved Gazania Splendeiis Heliotrope, light and dark varieties Size Pots 3 2W 2M 3 2« Per too t3.00 6.00 3.0O 3.00 8.00 3.00 3ii 6.00 8.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, In bud . Ivy, German Lantana, 12 best varieties. 3.00 4.00 25.00 20.00 8.00 3.00 700 3.00 7.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 26.00 40.00 3.00 5.00 10.00 4.00 3 00 10.00 6 00 6.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 10.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 t25.00 per 1,000 MiBCf-llaneons rooted cutting" as advertised April 28, will have for the nest ten days; VERBENAS „. llest Mainniotlig, from pots S3,00 Petunias, single PelariTonluiiiB, ass't varieties .... Salvia, splendenB and Bedman . . Smilaz '.'. Trupaeoluiu, double red and yel- low Vines, varlegata and elegantisslma Vorljenas, Mammotli Strain Violets Maria Louise ■iH 3 i 4 3ii 2M 3H 2'4 3W 3ii 2« 3« 2ii 314 2M 6 7 2« 3 4 2M 3M 2H 3W 3 3^ 3 2'4 2H IN. Y. ASTERS, all colors, $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, all colors. S2..50 per 100 : $20.00 per KMHJ. COLEUS, S'J.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS, PLUMOSUS, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, HI- BISCUS, FERNS, FUCHSIAS, VINCA VARIEGATED, ALTERNANTHERAS, CAN- NAS, 2 '.. in. POT ROSES. Send fcr list. The National Plant Co., Dayton, O. Mention The Florists' Bichange when wrtllag. ROOTED CUTTINGS Per lOO, Prepaid Ageratum Gurney, Alternanthara, best red and yfnnw.40e; ^\.m per liKMi. Fuchsia, '» line sorts, $1 00. Heliotrope, )ilue. Salvia Bonfire, ami Splan- dens, TV' Coleus, G. Bedder, Verschaffeltii, oic, i>ih' inT inO; S,',,oo per I'XtO. lOn ini-- i.n'i.aid. Cyclamen Giganleum, mixed, reiin writing. PETUNIAS. Single Ruffled Clants. From 3 Inc-li potN, S.j.oo per too, ALBERT WM. BOERGER. GARDENVILLE. ERIE CO., NEW YORK. Mention The riorists" Bichange when writing. Ludvig ^osbaek, OrSARGA, ILL. Bedding Plants, Pan&ies, Ferns, Hardy Perennial Plants. — Field grown and from 2 '4 in pots, ready for shipping. Also Vege- table Plants. For varieties and prices, see ads., on pages, 587, issue May 5th, and 626, issue May 12, this paper, or send for wholesale Price List, mailed free. Mi-iilliii 'llir. Fli.rlsl^- i:\,li:,[iu'p wli.'ii uriliiig. $IRPLI$ STOCK 1200 Shasta Daisies, Alaska, true stock of same, strong plants for 4 in. to 6 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. 900 llollyhocks. Double in four separ- ate colors, Charters celebrated strain, one year old plants $3.00 (>er 100. 600 Phalarls Arundinacea variata rib- bon ^^rass. Fine for borders and in cemeteries, extra strong clumps $5.00 per 100. WM. \. FINGER, riorist, niCKSVILLE, L. I.. N. Y. ■\Ii-iiliuii 'Ilu' Flori-^ls' EmIijui),',^ wlic^n writing. (DIGITALIS) 100 Special Mixed, one year old. flower this season $6 00 Canterbury Bells, one year old 6.00 Antirrhinum, tall, 2 Id., mixed 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 in 4.00 Marigold, tall and dwarf African. 2iu.. 2.00 T. W. A. SMITH, BIDDEFORD. ME. UentloD The FlorlBts' Exchange when wrttluir. ALLKM.VMA, OIIAS. IIKNIIKR- SON. MKTAI.LIt'A. lELATK I'KIMK. WASHING- TON. KATE GRAY, th.- u.-w (■:(lif.iriiia orchid Ilow.-r.'.l, si-nrlet, etcS'l-i:"' !"■! K". irVHUA Tl'B- Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto., Md. UeotloD The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ' LIKE THE BEE Al'Jl()SPEK(JlIS lloiist ia u«ver Idle; do like tills busy little Insect— the bee — take ad- vantage of the great work thenorvo-restiug llorist, Godfrey Asidiiiiann, and his people have done since Easter. 1,000 of them swarming and enjoying their lives in Aschmann's Greenhouses. "Oh ! Aschmann's flowers taste so .sweet," the bees say; we cannot stop ; we have a big field to work on; 100,000 of the choicest; every hole and corner full; let us harvest." Secure Bargains now, and for Decoration Day. Please note our lowest prices. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutl, best double crimson. La Favorite, best double white. Md. Thibaud, best double piuk out of 4 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Poitevina and .lean Viaud, 5to .']* in. pots, .i;lf,.(iii per loo. BEGONIA VERNON, Red and Krfordi (pink). 4 in., per IIXI. $7.00. Kxtra larKe, per 100. $10.00, S in.. perUKI $,=,,00. President Carnot. ,^ii in, to 6 in,, each SCARLET SACE oi SALVIA, Clara Bedman. best of all. 4 in.. $,S.OO per 100. PETUNIA, double, 4 in,, mixed, per 100, .$S.OO. California Giant, 3 in,, per 100, $.5.00. dwarf, variesated (inimitable) 2J in,, per 100, $.'^.00. HELIOTROPES, blue (line bushy), 4 in., per 100. $7.00. NASTURTIUM, best colors, dwarf bushy, 4 in,, per 100, $7,00. FUCHSIAS, mixed colors, mctliura size. 4 in., per 100, $7.00, AGERATUM, dwarf blue, 4 in,, per 100, $7.00. VERBENAS, iiiixi'd. 2S in., per lllO, $S.00. PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA, mixed, 21 in,, per IIXI, $3,00. PARLOR IVY, 21 in., per 100, $3,(W. CUPHEA or Cigar Plant, 'A in,, per 100, $3.00. TORENIA FOURNIERI, 21 in,, per 100. $3.00. CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA (Dusty Miller). ■J,^ in . prr Inn, s:;,(rf^ LOBELIA, blue, and other dwarf trailing, 2.i in., per 100, ,$:;.oo, COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, and VersohaHeltii, 21 in,, ixt 100, $3.00, SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem, 21 in., per 100. $3,110, Watch and be careful, don't buy Morning Clorv for Moon Vine. Moon Vines a Specialty. We grow only the best varieties. A. W. Smith's hybrid or Ipomoea Multillora, for which we have had during the past 15 years a WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION \V.' .-.hip about 2,^,000 every SpnnE (especially in May to every State and city in the United States and Canada. This moon vine is much earlier than any other moon vine in existence, having flowers pure white, fragrant and waxy. Flowers are as big as a saucer. flut of 4 in. pots, nicely stocked up, per 100 $10 00 ;; 3in. " •■ ;; 7;oo 24 in " __ 5.00 Cobaea Scandens, 4 in „ 8.00 10 plants and over are sold at 100 rate, ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Just arrived. May 5, per steamer irar^^fif^a from Amsterdam, first consignment 5000 of all sizes now at your disposal (more are coniint,'! ; prices as usual.no advance: 50e.. GOc. 75c. to $1.00. A. Compacta Robusia, lai-fie plants only. Price $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 each. A. Gtauca, laiKO i.Iants. $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50 each. Cash with order. All k' Is must travel at purchaser's risk GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St., • ■ Philadelphia. Pa. Bedding Plants Geraniums, mostly red, single and double. Pots Per 100 Geraniums, 'lillerent shades 4 in. 8 in. Double Petunias 4 in. 3 In. Ageratum, Blue Perfection 3 in. 21 in. Scarlet Sage Vespenias Vincas, :: kinds 4 Asparagus Sprengerll,, Forget-Me-Not . 3 . 2j in. , 21 in. $.5.00 4.00 11.00 300 3.00 1,50 4.00 2,00 1.50 3.00 and $12.00 3 in. 4.00 1.00 J. S. BLOOM, R|[G[LSVILL[. PA. riYDRANQCAS Olaksa, 4 in. pots, grown in cool house, fine stock for Decoration week, most in bud, $8.00 per 100. Large plants in 10 in. pots, fine stock for lawn decoration. $1.00 each. Dracaena Indivisa, nice stock for growing on, $2.00 per hmi Ismene, strong bulbs, $;^ 00 per 100. Chrysanthemums: Polly Rose, (pl;nit this early for best results.) Alice Byron, Miiiist white to date). Ivory, Pink and White, Pacific, Halliday, Nellie Pocketl and twenty other standard sorts. R. C, well rooted, clean stock. $1.00 per 100 by express: by mail $1.25 per 100. Cash with order, E. FRYER, Johnstown, Pa. DRACAENA INDIVISA, ^^c.^^p to 75c DOUBLE WHITE QERANIUnS, Mme. Chevallierre, out of 3J^ and 4. in. pots, $8.00 per 100. K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N. J. UeatloD The Florist*' BxchBQKe when trrlUos. 10,000 POmDllCANNAS LIST OF LEADING VARIETIES. per 100 Alphonse Bnuvi<.'r. red, 4 ft $ 5.00 Shenandoah, line bion/.i' 5.00 Duke Marlbi. rough, ennist)n 5.00 Queen Charlotte, gilt edge . 5.00 Black Beauty, dark bronze, 5 ft r>.00 Florence Vaughan. standard . 5.00 Crimson Bedder, crimson, 3 ft 5.00 Md. Crozy, gilt edge, 3* ft . 5.00 *Md. Berat. fine pink. 3ift 5.00 Pennsylvania Orchid Flower 8.00 *Gloriosa or Dwarf Charlotte ., 5.00 Martha Washington. Pink 5.00 *CharIes Henderson _ 5.00 Flamingo Crimson. Si ft . 5.00 *Alsace, creamy white. 3^ ft.. 5.00 Souv. de Antonio Crozry 5.00 David Herm. dark bronze . 6.00 Hosfmaur. lovely pink, '.it ft 5.00 Egondale, line bronzed leafed 6.00 Mt. Blanc, pure white. 3* ft 15.00 Louisiana, scarlet orchid 20.00 ' 1000 English Ivy. strong 3* in. pot plants, long tops. Fine stock. . .. .fiO Started Caladium Escelantum 5.00 Cinnamon Vine Roots 1.50 Madeira Vine Roots 1.50 Shasta Daisy, '2i in. pot 2..50 (iuillardia Graudiflora. 2nn . 3.00 Coleus. strong, 2i in 2.50 Pansy plants in bud and bloom 1.50 \'inca Major var.. 2i in 2.50 Hydrangea, Otaksa. 2i in., ready to shift 2.50 10,000 best Mums. 2h in. Send for LIST. See plant advertisement page 055. CASH PLEASE. BENJ. CONNELL, FLORIST, WEST GROVE, PA. i\bMi(li.n llie Flui-isls' ICxcbange when writing. 658 The Plori-st-s' Hxchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CASH WITH OBDEB. rhe Folumns under this heading are reserved for adTertlsements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouse, Land, Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Kent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. No advt. accepted tor less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns. 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the Inch. [It replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy niust reach New York office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 127 Berwyn Ave,, Eavenswood. STOCK FOR SALE SOOO Hardy Ivy, good stufT, JO.OO per 100. John Coates, Scotts Lane, Falls of Schuylkill, I'hlladelphla, Pa. WB make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write us when In need. Wllmer Cope * Bro.. Uocoln University, Cheater Co.. Pa^ VIOLETS, Princess of Wales and Camp- bell, young strong plants, $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. A. E. Palue, Foster. Khode Island. CAMPBELL Sw.iulfy White. Princess of Wales and Dursett violets. Hooted runners. GOe per lou; $5.uo jjer l.iKiM. Paul Thomson, West llaittoiil, ft. Will Exchange. Asparagus PlumoBUa Nanus seed, for carnation or rose plants. Signal Hill Floral Co., 341 S. Loa Angeles St., Los Angeles, Calif. ^^^^^^^^^^^ DRACAENA INDIVISA, 40c. to 50c.; Salvia, tic ■ C«-ileus. oo. ; Geraniums, mixed, tie. ; Itose Geraniums, 5c.; Ivy, 25c.; Fuchsias, mixed, Oc James Eoglc, 499 Summit Avenue, Jersey City. N. J. CERANirMS oi/, in. pots, hi bud and bloom. S A. Nutt La Soilel, J. P. Clcary, reds. La Favorite, ' double white. Buchner, double pink, $0.00 per 100. Dracaenas for vases log. to ^c. Immediate shipment. E. H. Cham- berlain, 4 Purchase street. New Bedford. Mass. AROMA, Johnson's Early, Greenville, Senator Dunlap. Glen Mary. Excelsior, Kidgeway, Uncle Jim. Haverland Strawberry Plants in prime condition, assorted as desired, at 50c. per hundred delivered, it order is accompanied by cash. Everything we ship is extra select. Post Tavern Gardens. Battle Creek, Mich. ASTERS from Vlck's seed, transplanted plants, in fine shape, In separate colors. Purity, Daybreak and Lavender Gem, »l.bu per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Samples, 10 cts. Cash please. A. Relyea & Son, Pough- keepsle, N. Y. ^_^_ STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Bambleri fine dor- mant itock. »25. per 100. 2 X-2 Inch, pot planti, extra well rooted $7. per 100, JM. per 1000. Ordera booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothera Co.. Rochester, N. Y. TRANSPLANTED Ignotum tomato plants, grown from choicest seed from selected speci- mens of our own cultivation. 0 to 8-inch plants at $1.00 per 100; 5 to G inch at COc. per 100. Well packed — snlpDed promptly on receipt of order. Everything we send out is extra select. Post Tavern Gardens, Battle Creek, Mich. PANSIES in bloom, all the best colors and markings, 1st size, $1.60; 2d size, $1.00 per 100 Coleus. Heliotrope, Salvia. Ageratum. 21/i in., Sa.tiO per 100. Alternanthera, 2Va in-, small $1.00 pur 100. Tomato Plants, $l.l«l per I'.OOO. Cannas, started in full light. 6 in. high, $3,000 per 100. Cash please. W. H. ParsU. P. 0.. Chatham, N. J. CANNAS Started Cannas. Ready for delivery after May 20. RED AND SCARLET. Alphonse Bouvler, 6 ft. .$3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Beaute Poltevine, 4 ft.. 4.00 100; 35.00 H»»i Chas. Henderson, 4 ft... 3.50 100; 35.00 l(K«i Flamingo, 5 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 luoo J. D. Blsele. 4 ft 4.0O 100; 35.00 loon YELLOW WITH RED MARKINGS. Cinnabar, 4% ft $4.00 100; $35.00 1000 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft.. 4.00 lOO; 35.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON. Paul Marqnant. 5 ft $4.00 100; $35.00 1000 Peachblow, 4 to 5 ft.... 3.50 100; 30.00 lOOO Virginia, 4^4 ft 3.60 100; 30.00 1000 WHITE. Alsace S ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE. Rohusta (! to 8 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 lOOO Shenandoah. 4 In 5 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 lOOO Grand Rouge, 10 ft.: 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 ORCHID-FLOWERING. Austria, yellow. 5 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 lOOO Italia, red, gold edge, 6ft. 3.50 100; 30.00 lOOO 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas. my selection $3.00 100; $25.00 lOllO Caladiums (Eeleiihant Ears') 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN. 342 WEST 14TH St., NEW YORK. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses I Year Old. 3.000 SALVIA, 3 in. 10.000 GERANIUMS, U nod 4 in. '20.0

ot plants are grown. Willing to work as section man. State particulars in first letter. Address I. H., care The Florists' Excbange^_ SITUATION WANTED — By single. active German, 20 years experience in Christmas and Easter stock, palms ferns and cut flowers. Address with particulars, I. B., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — American. married man. 15 years' experience with roses, carna- tions, wants situation as grower. Hard work- er, sober, reliable. Willing to work on trial. Well recommended. Address 1. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By a young man. sin- gle! German aged 25. Wishes position near Philadelphia. Pa. Ten years' experience grow- ing general stock, roses and carnations pre- ferred. State wages in first letter. Address I. P.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By a pract leal all around florist, German, aged 30, married two children, 16 years experience In private and commercial places; able to handle men. Open for engagement after June 14th. State particulars in first letter. Addiress, Louis Hoff- mann. Chichester. Ulster County, New York. SITUATION WANTED — As manager In a good retail florist business, where the services of a good practical business man would be appre- ciated. Married, one child. Nothing but a first class place 'would be considered. Best of references. Address A. J. Smith, care of Cen- tral Michigan Nursery, Kalamazoo, Mich. DECORATOR AND SALESMAN And good make up, with ten years' ex- perience In up-to-date worlc, wishes position in Eastern city ; American, best references. I. F. care THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. HELP WANTED WANTED—Two sober single men for green- house work. Apply to Villa Lorraine Ros- eries. Madison. N. J. WANTED — A good grower of roses. State references and wages. A. B. Garden, Ana- costia. a C. ^ ^ WANTED — Assistant In rofle houses, single man preferred, address, A. J. Guttman, 43 West 2Sth St.. New York City. WANTED— A first class rose grower of Brides and Maids. Must fully understand the bus- iness to work under foreman. Sober and reliable; must bring references from last place. Also a first class carnations grower wantt-d. To both good wages and permanent place. Call at A. L, Thome's Greenhouses. Flushing, L. I. WANTED — A good grower or roses, carnations, mums and general stock. State references and wages. L. J. Rowe. TltusvlUe, Pa. WANTED — Two men to work under manager on establishment where only roses are grown. Good wages paid to willing men. Apply G. U., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, good grower of general stock. Carnations and mums, 25,000 eq. ft. I'f glass. Wages $35.00 with room and board. T. Malbranc, 130 Barron avenue, Johnstown, Fa. WANTED — A good man to work In kitchen gar- den. Also young man to attend to flower gardens and creepers. Apply sending refer- ences to Thomas L. Talbot, Ellerslle, Rhlne- eliff. New York. WANTED — Young married man with exper- ience in roses and carnations. Protestant, no children, wages $40.00 per month; rooms, coal and wood. To Doard help. Onaway Greenhouses. Boonton. N. J. WANTED — At once, an experienced grower of roses, carnations, and general stock. Must be honest, sober and industrious. $15.00 per week to begin with. State age and references. Address I. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once; an all around capable man to take charge of 10,000 ft. commercial glass. In roses, carnations and general stock ; must be sober and reliable; cottage on premises; mar- ried man preferred; references required. C. L. Dole, Lockport, N. Y. WANTED — A foreman for retail trade. 14,0 sQuare feet. Hot water heat. Two acres of land, modern house. 8 rooms; bath, furnace, hot and cold water. Barn 24 X 30, new. Fruit on place. 12 miles south of Boston. Address, Owner, care The Florists' Exchange. FOB RENT— To lease for a term of years, my establishment on Greene Avenue, con- sisting of about 70OO feet of glass, office and salesroom. Stable and wagon shed. Horse and wagons. Place well stocked and heated with hot water. Ever.v convenience, all In good condition. A good business in the best location In the city. ICstabllshed for 40 years. Wishing to retire from business. This Is a good opportunity for the right man. Come and see It. Richard Shannon, 341-349 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. TO LET Florist Eatablishment consisting of nine greenhouses, heated by hot water, containing aijout 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale marlcets of the City of New Yorli. For further particulars address Bo,\ H. U., Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE Ureenhouse. 8.500 feet glass, modern electric lighted. Steam heat; everyl;hing new. Doing a large wholesale and retail biisines.s. An old establisheil location. Cause: Death of owner and widow wishes to sell. Price $n,t)O0. Address DALEY & CLYDE, 1522 1-2 South A Street, Elwood, Ind. M.nilinn 'ITie Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Old sash and 4-Inch hitching pipes, also ventilating apparatus. (Union Hill Car) 80 Palisade Avenue, West Hoboken. N. J. BOILERS, BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on band, also new No 16 Hitchings at reduced cost, one 12 section Seollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm, H. Lot- ton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. B. of N. J.. Jersey Olty. N. J. FLORIST SHOW CASE '.n'lL'.'i fl^?^3 .^. high, two sides and front, and top of French double thick glass. Sliding doors in front and shutters for same. Bottom Is zinc lined for ice storage. Price $20.00. Metropolitan Material Co. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, out and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SALE PIIUPC Elder - Erlcseon. Second-hand, from rumro »40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil ERC 1 second-hand Gem Torrid, $35.00. Two DUILLnO second-hand No. 16 Hitchings Boiler. Good condition, $66.00 each. One second hand tubular hot water boiler 3 ft. in diameter 12 ft. long. Price f3&.00. One second-hand No. JO Hitchines, used 2 months, $100.00. DIDC Good serviceable seoond-hand, with rirt Threads; 2-ln.. 7 ots.; IH-in.. iii cts.; IH-in., 4cts.; 1-ln., Sets.; 2)< in., lOcts.: 3 In., 14 cts.; 4 in., 19cts. New 2-ln. Standard, fnll lengths, with ooupUnge, 9H ots. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTnPVC mnA nice New Economy, best made OlUll^O InD UICO No. 1 Threads, »ii-ln.. M-ln. 1-ln. pipe, V3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., I)li-ln. Sin. pipe, t4.00. DIDC PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrC bUIICnO cuts >i-ln.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES l^i-i.^'-Xe^Hsf: 24-ln. grips M-'n--2>« In. pipe, $2.40; 36-ln., grip, >i-ln.-3«-ln. pipe. *I-T>. PIPE VISES i'l'^ipe?$2.'oo™'"'°'''"""^-'°--' GADnCII UnCC New. ^-In.. guaranteedlOO-lbs. OAnUCn nUOC pressure, 7H ots. per ft.; 94-ln. not guaranteed, m cts. per ft. UdT DCn CAQU New. Cypress, S-ft.xB ft., from nUI-DCU OHon 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand, In good condition, all glass In, $1.00 each. Cll UlUI7Cn U/IDC new No. 18 euage in rolls OALTIiniI.LU nine ofl21bs. at SOc. perron. New American IO1I2 single (1.85 per box ; 12x12 single $1.90 per box ; 10x12, 12x12. 10x15 double, $2.66 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; 16x16, 16x18, $3.20 per box ; 16x24 double $3.40 per box. Second hand glass, 8 x 10, 8 x 12. and 10 X 12 at $1.50 per box. Oetour prices on New Galf Cypress Balld- Ingr Material, Ventllatini: Apparatns, OH, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. GLASS M ETROPOI-ITAN ATERiAL CO. 1398-1408 Malropolltan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. UentloB The riorlsts* Bxcbanire whea wrlUnji. GE RAN I UMS 6COO l>onI>le Grant 4 in. pots, 6c. euch. 2'WO Pol te vine 4 In. pots, 6o. each. 2000 Salvia Ec. each. 5000 Asters, mixed 2c. each. All first rati' stock, grown for borne trade. Also some tine Kentia Palius, 6 feet hl>;h. S8.00 eavh. R. A. ELLIOTT, MORRIS fOWN, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Maj 19, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 659 THE E. G. HILL e©MPANY, RISHMOND, IND. Being the Originators of RICHMOND, we have considered it only right to hold to the price agreed upon early in tlic year ; Imt now that the trade in general has cut the price, we offer RICHMOND as follows ; Strong grafted plants, thoroughly estalilisliyd, in line (.-ondition for bencliing< $10.00 per 100. SIOO.OO per 1000. GRAFTED RICHMOND gives splendid results in the late Fall and early Winter, when red roses are iu heaviest demand, expert growers clainaing that the yield at this time is very mueh in excess of that of own root and OUR STOCK OP OWN ROOT RICH5IOND is unsurpassed the counti-y over — in splendid health and condition, $5.00 per 100. ?50.00 per 1000. JOE HILL The most beautiful rose of the "Sunset" type ever introduced, though it has no TEULE blood in its veins ; produces one of the largest blooms in the entire rose family; growth, very strong, free in production of ground shoots; foliage, dark and I.Mtlu'-ry ; color, pink, buff and salmon, exquisite in tint. $20.00 per 100. $200.00 per 1000. Own ri.>ot or grafted. WELLESLEY $10.00 per 100. Own root or graftetl. GRAFTED MAIDS In large quantity and the most elegant coriditicn. $10.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000, BRIDE AND MAID. OWN ROOT Propagated from grafted stock, vigorous and clean ; change your stock, get Kichmond grown plants. S25.00 per 1000. NEW ROSES Of especial interest to catalogue men. CHERRY RIPE, resembles a dwarf American Beauty; produces sheets of bloom. REINE MARGARET OF ITALIE, a splendid red bedder. MME, LEON PAIN, ANGEL PELUPFO, two exquisite pink teas. VENUS, a fiery red moss, and LA NEIGE, a pure white moss. MME. BALLU, and MME. HENRI GRAVEREAUX, two grand, double pink Kugosas, a ciass of roses now recognized as invaluable for the American Garden. HUGH WATSON, the Irish H. P. with crimson flowers, and RUHM DEN GARTEN WELT, the German H, P. with deep red blooms; also MME GUII/LEMOT, and MME. PHILIPPE RIVOIRE, two of M. Pernet-Ducher'8 tlae H. T"s in combinations of white and orange. ,\ll the above novelties at $3.5.00 per 100. Special prices on large quantities. See our trade list for descriptions ; " something doing " in New Eoses for Ihey are an unusu.Tlly valuable collection. MOONV'INES, $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, ready for 3 in., $:JO.OO per 1000. COLEUS Choii-est collection in the country, $2.00 per 100, our selection, to include SEN- S.\TION and DUNEIR.V, in each hundred. CHRYSANTHEMUMS A cemplete assortment of p..pular sorts at $20.00 per 1000. Yming stock specially pr-.'pagated for June planting. NONIN and TOUSET (the very best early and Lite whites,) now at $35 00 per 1000. ■^■■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■■■■■:.«.:.».:.B.:.«.:.».^«.:.«*i.*i.';»;i%.%.;j;ia;j FOR SALE io,ooo lights of glass, 8.\io. 48 sash, 9.x 3^. One Weathered Boiler, N" 6. .Some other sash, rafters. etc.. cheap. H E S S I O N Clarkson Street, Near Utica Avenue, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. IfeDtloD Tbe Florists' Exchsngs when wrttlns. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES. PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PLANTS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. IfentloD Tbe riorifltfl* Bxcbanse wbeo wrltlof. COCOS PALMS. strong 2'4 Inch at $1.50 per dozen. Write for lowest prices on Kentiais. JdN. r. Ddrildy PawtucUet.R. I. IfentloD Tbe FlorlBta* Excbange wben writing. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Olgas and Caitieya SpecloBlssima. C, MogsiR^, C. Ptfrcivaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. GrowerB and Importers Meutlun The Florists' E.fchange when wrlflug. GERANIUMS 21 ill. puts, lie.it li>. GUSTAV PITZONKA, BRISTOL, PA. Decoraiivc~piaDi$ Latania Borbontca, 2'-4 In. pots, S3. 00; 3ln; $6.00; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $5.00 each. Ketitia Beluioreans and Foraterlana,2J^ in. pots, $8.00; 3 In., $16.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; 6 in. $15.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca L.nte8cen§,3 ln.$I0.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 6 in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandanua UtlUs, 2 In. pots, 13.00; 4 in.. $20.00 per 100. Draceena Indlvisa, 5 In. pots, $16.00; 6 In., $26.00 per 100. PhoBnlx Reclinata, Sln.pots, $36.00perl00. PhtBnlx Oanariensis, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $36.00 each. Araucarla Exceloa, 5 In. pots. $65.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, 2'.f In. pots, $3.00 per 100. NephroleplB Conapacta,31n. potB,$8.00; 4 tn., $16.00 per 100. Plants iu Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, ANeghenv, Pa. Mention Tbe FIorlatB* Ezebanee wben writing. ♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< I ORCHIDS ORCHIDS Now Is the time to buy the followina; Imported o chids CATTLEYA MOSSI/E. We have nearly 6.000 plants on hand in superb condition. These if potted now will produce a crop of flowers nest Spring that will pay for the total outlay and leave a margin besides. If potted now will flower in December this year, just when orchid liowers are L C. PERCIVALIANA. scarce and In great demand. We have also CATTLEVA ClflAS, C. Speciosissima, C. Eldorado, C. Superba, etc., etc., all in large quantities, and they must be sold. WRITE POR PRICiSS. LAGER CSL HURRELL, Summit, N. J. ♦ ♦ * ♦ »♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦**♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦*♦♦»♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦«< «^ Ueotlon The Florists* Exchange when wrltlne. ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. ood, thrift}^ stock froin 2 '4 in. to 6 in. pots. ORN hedge: greenhouses XE'WTOW?* aOUARE. PA.. Mentiou Tbe Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. GERANIUMS Id. Potif ICO S. A. Nutt 3H $8.00 Aseratuiu White and PrlncesB Faullne 3 4 00 Parple Heliotrope 3 4,00 Salvia Bonfire 3 6.00 2 3.00 Golden Bedder and Verscbafieltil Coleus 2ii 2.00 Alteruanthera, red and yellow 2H 2. 00 Cash please. R. I. HART, HACKETTSTOWN, N. J. Mention The FlorUts' Exchange when wi-lllng. GERANIUMS Mme. Salleroi, i^ in., .?-2.00 per 100. Cannas, Austria. Pres. Cleveland, $1..50: Ameri- ca. $2.00 per 100. German Ivy, 2 in.. 1.75 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in.. 2 plants in pots, vines 4 to 7. S.S.00 per 100 : 2 in,. 182.00 : R, C. $1.00 per 100. Glechoma, 2 in.. $2,00 per 100. Cash. J. H. DAININ & SOIN, X'f 660 The Florists' Exchange Left-Over Manettl Stock. (101) I have a quantity of Manetti stock left over from grafting. What is the best thing I could do with it? Is it worth saving for another year? C. S. B. — Manetti stock left over would not lie likely to be of any use next year, ns it would be too heavy at that time for grafting purposes. The best thing to be done with such stock is to throw it away. Chrysanthemums. (in2) Kindly advise me on the following: I have 3,000 chrysanthe- mums in fiats, rooted first of April. (John E. Lager, G. S. Kalb and Ivory, early; J. K. Shaw and Major Bonna- fon, late). Would it be better to keep them in the greenhouse or set them in cold frames under glass? Also how late can you root cuttings of the above kinds, and when should they ho planted in the greenhouse? Would it be advisable to grow one or two liowers to the plant. Canada. A. J. B. — The best place for the chrysan- themums until the benches are ready for them will be a cold frame, thougli they must receive regular attention in regard to watering and ventilating, just the same as if they were kept in the greenhouse. Any time in the early part of June will be all right to plant them on the benche.«, and we would not advise propagating young stock any later than June 1. In grow- ing chrysanthemums for cut flowers, we think it best to plant them rather close, and grow two flowers to each plant. Geranium for Name. (103) Under separate cover I send you a truss of geranium and some of the foliage. Can you tell me the name of it? It is a very strong grower. 1 think it a .sport of Milfleld Rival or some other stock I had. What would you suggest for a name? New Jersey. J. & J. B. — The geranium flower sent for inspection is a very handsome one. and one we do not know, though we would hesitate to say whether it is a new variety or not. We would sug- gest that a flower be sent to Richard Vincent, Jr., & Son.s, White Marsh, Md. That firm has a very large col- lection of geraniums of all varieties, itr nearly so, and could examine it and inform you whether the variety is new or not. Fertilizer for Carnations. (104) I am short of carnation soil and have no well rotted cow manure. What can I substitute? Can I use pulverized -slieep manure and in what proportion ? CANNA. — Cow manure is not abso!utel,N' necessary for the gr.owing of carna- tions. Well decomposed horse ma- nure would do just as well, and if that is not to be had, we would use pul- verized sheep inanure, in the propor- tion of about one-tenth of manure to nine-tenths of soil. IN BUD AND BUOOM GERANIUMS-S. A. Nntt, Ololre de PariB A. Rlcard, La Favorlt«, Mad. Jaulin and other good varieties; 3^ in. potB, $5.00 per 100. HELIOTROHK-Queeu of Violets and Chieftain. 3M in. pots, $3.oaperI0O. CANNAH —Florence Vaughan, Charles Henderson, Queen Charlotte &n<\ S1ienaudoah,4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. IVV (ii:!!.— Alice Cronsse, Gar- tlen Glory and lu^'ainparable, 3^: in. pots. *5.00 per 100. rELAKUONIUM — VIclor, 3!i: in, pots, $7.00 per 100. VINCA VAll.— Sin. pots, $3.00 per 100. VERBEN AS-Dreer's Mam- moth. 3 In. pots. »2.60 per 100. SINGLE PETUNIAS larce ftowerlng. 3 in. pots $2 60pei 100. SALVIA SI^LENI)EN.-», Cnphea, Parlor Ivy, Ageratum, dwarf blue. 2!^ In. pots. $2 00 per 100. GEK — Gloire de France, double apple blossom color. 21^ in. pots. $2.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE-Qneen of Violets, and Chieftain 2M In. i-ots, $2.iO per 100. VER- BENA SEEULINGs— Dreer's Mammoth, S"c per 100 KUCHSIA--Avalanche, Snow AVhlte and Elm City. 2!^ in. i^ots. $3.00 per 100. Vinca var., 2 in. pots, $2.fio per 100. Cash with order. VI. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Carnations. (105) Can carnation cuttings be planted direct from sand to field Willi any satisfactory results? Conn. J. E. C. — Carnations can not be trans- planted from the sand bench direct to the field with any success. They should be planted in pots or fiats, and remain there long enough to get a good buncii of roots before being put in the field, if one wants them to do well and make good strong plants for lifting purposes in the Fall. Growing Narcissus a Second Year. (106) Can Narcissus Von Sion bulbs be forced more than one year, and obtain satisfactory results? Or can they be planted outside after being forced and get good results? Can any type of the narcissi be forced more than one year? Vt. A BEGINNER. — None of the narcissus bulbs are useful for forcing a second time; but if planted outdoors and allowed to remain there, they usually commence to flower again. This applies to Von Sion and all other varieties of nar- cissus. BEDDING PLANTS CHEAP Per 100 Ag:eratain $7.00 Artillery Plants. 3 in 3.00 Acliyranthes, 3 Id 3.00 AlternaDthera.red. 2 in 3.00 yellow,2in 3.00 .Vspara^as, 4 in. pots 10.00 " 3 In pots 5.00 Beg:onias, Vernon , Metalllca, 4 In 8.00 *' otlier varieties 7.00 Coleus, 10 varieties, 2^ aud 3 In 3.00 Cuphea, 3 in 3.00 Dracaena ln(liTl8a,4H in. pots, 22 in. high. 15. 00 KngrllBh Ivy. 4 In 10.00 Fuchsia, 4 in. pots 7.00 GeranloniB,in bud 7.00 Ground Ivy, 2J^iu 3.00 Heliotrope 7.00 Honeysuckle, 6 in 20.00 Iresines, 3 in 3.00 Lobelia, 3in 3,00 Periwinkle, 4 and 4?^ In $10.00 and 12.00 Petunia Grandtflora, large flowering 3.00 small flowering 3.00 Plilox Druiumondi 3.00 Pyrethrum, 2>a in. pots 3.00 Salvia. 3 in 3.00 ScarletSage 7.00 Stocks, 3 in. pots 3.00 Verbenas 2H In - 3.0O VInca Flowering, 4 in 8,00 ^R8. J. n. CLAIJ8, 1119 ROY STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Bedding Plants GERANIUMS: Nutt, Uoyle, Poltevine, A. Ricard, Jean Yiaud, 4 In., $8.G0 per 100. Nutt. Viaud, 8 In, $4 00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATED, 4 In., $10.00 per 100. OKR- MAN IVY and OLECHOMA, extra heavy. 3 in.. $» 00 per 100. SAI.VIA and BEGONIA VERNON, 4 In., $6.00 per lOO; 2>i In., $2.00 per 100 .S 4 LVI A, 3 in., $4.00 per 100. NAS- TURTIUMS, 2li In., $2.00. All grown wltb plenty of room. LARCHMONT NURSERIES, LAKCHMONT. N. Y. Ueatlon Hie Florlita' Bxcbaosa when writing. AFEWQUODTHINQSKODWANT Draosena Indlvlsa, i and fi In., 910.00 and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100 Asparagus Plnmosns. Sin. ,$5.00 per 100. AsparatfuB Sprengerl, 2 in., $2.60 per 100. OerauluniB, 8. A. Nntt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Donble Gen. Grant, Poitevlne, Mme. Sallerol, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per lOO; 3 in. pots $4.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 In., $3.00 per 100; 3 in.. $4.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2^ in., $6.00 per 100. COLErS, Verschaffeltil and Golden Bedder 2 inch. $2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica, 4 In., in bloom for Easter $10.00 per 100. Gladiolus, blooming bnlbs. good out flower miitnre, 76c. per 100. GroflTs Hybrids, fine mix- ture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture. $1.00 per 100. Cigar Plant, Heliotrope, Blue Ageratuin, Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 In., $2.00 per 100. Oash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. UeotloD The FlorlBtl* Bxch8DK« when writing. I\/ \/ (Hardy English) 4 in. pots, 4 to .5 V Y fett hifrh. well branched, Sl.S.OO per ino,, r-ash. JOHN R.£CK (a SON, Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Bargains in Choice Plants Gloxinias. In bloom, very fine plants, #3.00 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Pot grown. Pink and Blue Hydrangeas, fine plants, just showing buds, fan be shipped oiii of pot.-i for planting in vase.s for veran- das and on lawns, aHo for planting out In beds and groups, large bushy plants, 35c., 50c., 75c.. $1.00. $1.25 each, also li.v the dozi-nand the 109. W'- have twoJ6u foot hou.see fall. Baby Kamblers, grafted on Manetti. in bud and bloom. $16.00, $20.00, $26,00 per KO. Can be shipped out of potm . Smallor plants on own roots, $5.00, $10.00 per luO. Kentia Belnaoreana aud Fosteriana, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 pi-r doz. ; also by the 100. Also $1.00. $1.60. $2.00, $2.50, $3. CO each and by the doz. Larger plants, single or combination, $6.C0> 17.00, $S.O0, $10.00. $12.00, $16.00, $18.00, 920.00 each. Dracaena Fragrans, $6.00, $11.00, $12.00 per doz. Dracaena Terminalls, $(>.0i>, $9.00, $12.00 per doz. Will colored, fine for combina- tion vasea for h'>tels. etc. L.atania Borbonlca. $4.UU, $j.CO, 96.00 per doz., also hy the 10 1. Pher doz. Scottii Fern, $5.00 per doz., $4l».00 per 100. Itlrd'd Nest Fern, large plants., G)^ in. pots, $1.50 each, 918.00 per doz. M048 Koses, large, 3 year old, pot grown, bushes, 12 to 20 sprays to a plant, $16.00 and $18 00 per doz. Selected plants, $24.00 per doz,, smaller, $12.00 per doz., just showing color, and can ba shipped without pots, also by the 100. Pink Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, pot grown, for planting out. $6.00 ]>er doz. Crimson Rambler, iu bud, from 7 and 8 in. j)0ts, $!i.oO and $12.00 per doz.. alwo by the 100. Cut Flowers of tiardenias, $3.00 por doz. Also plants in pots, nice and bushy, one year oln. $6 w per doz., $50.0uper lliO. Daisies. $3.00 per doz. Asparagus Plumosus, 3J6 in. pcta, $1.00 per doz , $8.00 per 1<0. Aspidistra, green. $1.00 per pot, 10 to 12 leaves ISou^alnvlllea, in bloom, $2.60 each, large plant'^. Cut Flowers of Lily of the Valley. 94.00 and $6.00 per 100 Extra eebcted liowers. We have them everj- day in the year. Boxwood Hnshes, In pots ... ...26c-3Ec each " Pyramids, In tube, per pair $1.60, $2.00. $3.60, $7.00 Bay Trees, Pyramids 48-60 in. high from top of tnb.. $12, 00 per pair 55-60 iu. high from top of tub , . 16.00 per pair 65-70 in. high from top of tub.. 18,00 per pair 72 in, high from top of tub 20.00 per pair 84 in, high from top of tub 24.00 per pair Bay Trees, Standards, (with 4 feet stems.) 28 in. diameter of crown 12.00 per pair 32 in. diameter of crown 16.00 per pair 38 in. diameter of crown 18. 00 per pair 44 in. diameter of crown 24,00 per pair Peat for Orchid planting. $2.00 per each, containing one barrel. Leaf-Mold, $1.00 per bag. Cash w^lth order or satisfactory New York relerences required. 4NT0N »CniJLTnEI5, 1 9th »t. e* 4th Avenue., COLLEGE POINT, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Governor HmcK Violet. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 t>er 1000. No. I STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOIGHBY, OHIO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CAPE JESSAMINES. 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. We time arrivals and guarantee good condition. Send your orders for DECORATION DAY early. Season May 15 to June 15. ASA WRIGHT, ALVIN, TEXAS. Sweet Potato Plants A lareo stock of stout healthy plants now ready. Yellow Nansemond, Yellow Jersey or Cedarvllle, .$1.00 per 1000. Big Stem Jersey and Red Nansemond, $1.25 per UHXi' Early Golden. $1..^ per 1000. Golden Yam, Red Bermuda, Pierson, African Bnnch Yam, Southern Qaeen. Niana and Vine- land Bash, $2.00 per 1000. Any variety 30c. i>er 100 by mail. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921 -6243 Madison Sq. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28 A. V I O U BTS Campbell, Marie Louise, Swanley's While and California Single. Routed runners taken from extra, tine, large stock and hardened ready to plant in honse or out in field. $15.00 per 1000, Order now for delivery the first of June JOS. P. JOHNSON, Box 166, HI6HTST0WN, N. J MeatloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. ' May 19, 1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 66) Wm. Stuart Allen Co. Commlssloo Merchaols lo CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL 5rAM>N» 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square UentloD the FlorlBta' Etxcbange wbeo wrttlDg. C. BONNET Q. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Flori5t& 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone: 4688 Main. ConBlgnmentB solicited. Out-of-towTi orders care- fully attended to. Oive ns a trial. Mention The Florlata* Blxchange when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... HO -THE RELIABLE HOUSE— West 28th Street Telephone 324-3i5 Madison Sf4uare. Mentloo The Florlatfl' Eichange whea writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4A WEST 28ih ST., NEW YORK Telephone, sflTO-aS?! Madltoo Square GROOVERS, ATTENTION? Always Ueady to lleceive Fine Stwk WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so VTest 29th .Street •Phone, 651 MadUon Square. N£W YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orcliids Kfltahli8ht-.l I.^SH ifentlon th» rioftota* fachangg whea writing. ALEX. J. GITTMAN Tlie 'Wholesale Florist of Ne-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison Squf^re IfeotloD the FlorlBts' Szchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. UcDtlon the Florlata' Bichaage when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the riorUte* Exchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER , Wbolesale OommlsBloD Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willou^hby- St., "•'SsSriiaJn. BROOKLYN, N.«Y. UeDtlon the FlorUts* Bzchaoge when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VrCST 30tK STREET NEMT YOKK Consignments Solicited. Telephone : 280 Madison Sq. HeatleD the nwlsta' Bxehanc* whea wrltlnc. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST %# A I I B V ALWAYS GRADE OP VALLEY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS. JAMES McMANUS, ,s«%"i,. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. NE'W YORK Coogan Building, Open every Morning at Sbc o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary UeDtlon the riorlsts* Bxctaanjre when writing. A. L YOUNG & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers soliciteil. Prompt payments. Give via a trial. kfeotlon the Florists' Eixchange wben writing. Alfred H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 3934 Madison Square EatabllBhed 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Conslgrnmenta of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26tli Street, New York i>lepln.nie r:tll: '2'X> .M.i'liBfin Square. Ueation the Florists' Exchange when writing. Telephone Calf 736 Madison Square Mention The Florists' Blxchange when writing. J.K.Men 9> '^ 0, '*, \^ ^ •ft * X Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY wholesale^commiss.on Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cat Flowers Telephones.2200 and 2201 MadlsonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wloiesaie Prices ol Got Flowers, Hew Yofk, may i/, 1006 prices quoted are by tlie tanndred nnless otiierwise noted. ABeauty, fancy — special " extra No. 1 No. a No. 3 • Bride, 'Maid, fancy — spc' 2 " extra No. 1 No. a.. Golden Gate Liberty ^ Mme. Abel Chatenay AdUntdm Croweanum Asparagus ** Plumosas, bunches " Sprenf^erl, bunches Dallas Cattleyab Daisies 10.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.60 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to K.OO to 50.00 to .60 to to to 15.00 10.00 G.OO 4.00 2.00 G.OO .•i.OO 2.00 1.50 8.00 16.00 8.00 .76 1.60 60 00 25.00 20.00 6.00 60.00 1.00 ( Inf'r grades, all colors. •• ( White g Standard 2 Varieties >, a I •FANCY— (•The higheat grades of Cd etaodanl var.) \ Novelties Lilac, per bunch Lilies Lily of toe Valley ... Mignonette, ordinary fancy Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. Pansies, per doien bunches.. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Tulips to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to .00 to 00 to ,25 to 00 to 00 to 50 to ,00 to to to .50 to .00 to .04 to .00 to 1.00 2 00 2 00 2.00 2.00 3 00 3.00 3 00 3,00 6.00 .50 8.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 .75 20.00 .08 3.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN "Wholesale Florist S'.'r.r»'4urr; 39 west 38th st., new york ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautsr, Bridesmaid, Bride, Libertjr, Meteor, Lilr of the Valley, Carnations l'l^:ZV:iZ\ JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Edw. C Horan SB NVest 28th St., INBW YORK TBLBPHONB, 1462-1463 riAOIBON SQUARE CUT RLrOWERS AT WHOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West 29th Street, New York Mention TTie Floriata* Bxchaage when writing. J. Selleman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New Yorlt Cut Flower Company Mention The Florist*' Bxchapge when writing. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES—VloleU, Carnatlont and Roset Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- menta Solicited. Telephone! 88S4 Mmdlson Square MentloQ the Florists' Exchange when writing. Frank II. Traekuly Chahles Schenck TRAENDLY h SCHENCK 'WHolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK ami CUT FLOAVEB EXCHANGE Telephones I 798 and 799 MADISON 8QUABE Co^'SIGNMENTP SOLICITED Mention the FloriatB' Bxchange wbe» writing. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4«3-«M MADISON .SQUARE Mention the norl«t»' Brehange whea writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale Tlorist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Teleplione, 4850 Madison Square coBslgifflcnu 01 Ckotcc Flowers sollcliel Mention the narlats' llxchange whea writing. 662 The Florists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES ""''"^3^"^^^^.?"^"^^"" S'weet Peas, Gardenias, also choice Paeonies and otlier out door flowers. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., PiiiladeJpliia UonHnn l^A ITInriiita' ICTPhanffA irhpn wrlUnc UentloD l*e FloriBti' Exchange when writtng. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Flerlst of Philadelphia Mention Tlie Florlit«' ElzchKn£e when writing. CUT PAE0NIE5 $8.00 to $10.00 per lOO PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. paeonies, fancy roses, fancy 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURG, PA. CARNATIONS, AND NOVELTIES Uentlon Hie Florists' Exchange when wrtttng. P.€ONIES IN QUANTITY NEW CROP DAGGER FERJ4S, $2.00 per 1000 Mentioii The Florlats' Exchange when writing. Ttl[ L[0 NI[SS[N COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET, PIUIADELPHIA, PA. -V^T-ILD Sl/CIL-A-IX: .A-JfTlD E.A.STEE LILIES to 8 F. M. Prompt Reports " Business hours : 7 A. M. WHOLESAI.E; AND COMMISSION FLOBIST 1221 F[I.BE:BT ST., PHII.A., PA THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.50. SEND FOR A COPY A. T. DB I.A MARB Pte. & Pub. Co. Ltd., a Duane St., Jf.V, EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mt-ntlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOITON & HPNKEl CO. WHOI/ESAI/E FLORISTS and FI/ORISTS' SUPPI^IES Mainilacturers ot WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Main 874. P. 0. Box 103 Mention The Floriata* Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Boston May 15, 1906 Buffalo May 14, 1906 20.00 to 10.00 to 4,00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to to to 6.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .75 to to to 6.00 to to to to to 8.00 to 6.00 to to 2.00 to 1.00 to to 10.00 tro .40 to to 1.00 to to to 3.5.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 8.00 3.00 1.00 60.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 2.00 12.50 .50 I to 25.00 .to ... . to ... . to ... . to .... . to ... .to ... ,. to .... ,. to .... ,. to ... ,. to .... ,. to .... . to - ,. to .... ,. to .... . to ... . to ... .to ... . to ... ,. to ... ,. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... ..to ... .. to ,. .. to 12.00 ) to 12.00 .. to ... .. to ... ..to .. .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... .. to ... 5 to .. to ... Detroit May 6. 1906 Cincinnati May 14, 1906 to to to to 4.00 to . ..to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to 25.00 to 20.00 to to to to to to. to . to . to. 3.00 to to . to . to . to to. to . .50 to to . 40.00 loloo "s'.oo 10.00 12.00 50.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 to : to to to to to 2.00 to 1,50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 2 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to , to to to , to to to , to 3.00 to to to to to to to .50 to to 2.00 1.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 Baltimora May 7, 1906 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 300 3.00 8.00 1.00 60.00 36.00 10.00 16.00 .60 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to to 7.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to 3.00 to to to 1.50 to 1..50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to to to to to 25.00 to 25.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to 10.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to 20.00 to to to 2.00 to .60 to to NAMES AND VARIETIES Milwaukee May 14. 1906 Phii'deiphia May 16, 1906 A. BEAUTY, fancy— special extra No. 1 Culls and ordinary... MAID, fancy-special ' extra 3.00 35 " No. 1 I.IIO o " No. 2 ^.On K GOLDEN GATE 3.00 15.00 10.00 4.00 Ifl BRIDE, K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY IVIETEOR PERLE ORCHIDS-Cattleyas ( Inferior grades, all colors... l/l White.. Pink Red Yellow and var... White Pink Red Yellow and var . no Z standard Ou 2 Varieties .nil t ,«i S .(HI 2 Fancy M < Varieties .00 O .. I Novelties 00 ADIANTUM •-. OoIaSPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten .00, " Sprengeri, bunches. OOCALLAS - CHRYSANTHEMUMS, ordinary. " fancy DAHLIAS. DAISIES GLADIOLUS LILIES, Harrisii " Longiflonun LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ordinary " fancy SMILAX VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy 00 NARCISSUS 00 SWEET PEAS ...HYACINTHS 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to to 6.00 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 . to 12.60 .to .to . to .to .60 .to .to . to 12.60 I to 3.00 .to . to 2.00 . to ... .to ... ) to ... ,. to ... to 1.00 . to .. 15.00 to in.OO to 6.00 to 1.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to 1.50 to 1.50 to l.,50 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 8.00 to to 2,00 to 1.00 to to 15.00 to to to to .4010 to Pittsburg May 14. 1906 12.00 8.00 4.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 60.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 6.00 3.00 to 25.00 to 18.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6,00 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 50.00 60.00 8.00 3.00 1.00 40.00 00 00 1.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 to to to to to to to to 10.00 to 12.00 to to 6.00 to. to to to to to to to to to- to to 1.00 L.W 1.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 St. Louis May 14. 1906 .60 6.00 10.00 2.00 20.00 .25 4.00 1.25 to 50.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 to to to to 2.00 to 12.00 to 12.60 to to 4,00 to 1.00 to to 25.00 to . to . to . to to . 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.50 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to to to to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to l.OO to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to 26.00 to 50.00 25.00 to 60.00 8.00 to 10.00 to to to to 4.00 to to 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to to 16.00 to to to .26 to to 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 "b.bo 4.00 "l50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.50 2.60 2.60 2.50 "iVob 6.00 3.00 .60 Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIBTORS Cin HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Camots Orchids Valley Carnation Can tarnish at short notice. Price according to qnality ot goods. Long Distance .Telephone 6267 and 6268 PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wrbolesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET tligh Grade Cut Flowers Open EvenlngH until 8. UentloB The FloriitB* Bxch«nst when wrltihg. DUMONT & CO. Vfholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone *Phones. in Western New Yort ' For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all binds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO OE«LCn IN rLORieTI' auPPLlIS AND WIRE DCaieNS 38387 Eilicon St. BUFFLAO, N. Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Uentloa Tbe FlonatB' Bxo*iaDre wbeo writl>B. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POIHH Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORANGE TREES. Specimen Orange Trees ; very decorative- — showing flower and fruit. Valuable acquisition to the Italian or Sunken Garden, or other artistic effects in landscape. THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, Exotic Nurseries, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY. Mention Tbo Florists' Exchange when writing. FINE STRONG ^^ I p^|^ in the rollowing varieties rrom 2 '4 inch pots : Fire Brand Golden Bedder, President Roosevelt, Bunyard, S2.00 per 100. VerscliaHeltil, $2.50 per 100. JOHN SCOTT, ^TiS^lt" Brooklyn, H.Y. Telephone 2890 Bedford. Note addresB. I have removed from Keap St., Greenhonsee. IfentloD The Florlati* Bxchan^e when writing. COLEUS COLEUS in variety, out of 2 in. pots, includ- ing GOLDEN BEDDER VERSCHAF- FELTII. VICTORIA and other good kinds. My own selection. $'2.00 per lOO. Cash with order. S. N. PENTECOST, I 790- 1 8 1 0 1 O 1 St Street, N. E., Cleveland, O. Colcus-Rootcd Cuttings Verschatfeltii Golden Queen Fire Brand Queen Victoria Beckwith Gem Fancy Varieties 60c per 100; 35.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder Hero iVIessey Pearl ol Orange German ivy Heliotrope 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Positively Iree from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Paulino SALVIA, Splendens 7Sc per 100; $6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Uentlon Tbe Flocistn' Bxcbsnce wben wrltlnc. Ma.T 19, 1906. The Florists' Exchange 663 Lon^ Distance Phone Central - 6004. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Established 1894. AVhoIesale Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. iSthij>ping> Orders Our iSpecialty. no you receive niir Weekly Out FIciwer I'riee List? IF Nl IT WklTE US. The Leading Florists' Supply House of the 'West. Supply Catalni,'ue mailed uii request. We carry the Lartjest Stueli of Flini--.ts' Supplies in the We Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Be your own Commission Man FLOwin enowfRS' miiiket furnishes the facilities See PERCY JONES, Mgr. eOWabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention The Florists' Exchanse when wrltiiig. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wliolesale Cut Flowers 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Conslfirnments Solicited Mention The FIorlBts' Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLO WE.RS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us vour Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY (EL CO.. Florists, St. Paul, Minn. Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting on Tuesday last was well attended. Pro- fessor Stewardson Brown save a very interesting address on a tri.T to Ber- muda in September last. The address was inostl.v of interest to the amateur in the description of tropical plants, such as heaps of oleanders, lantanas and acalyphas and as to various palms, all growing outdoors on the private estates. He also dwelt largely on the impossibility of growing citrus, and other tropical fruits, owing to so many kinds of scale and fungous dis- eases, and the difflculty of overcoming these pests due to the unintelligent persons interested in agriculture, who are mostly of Portuguese extraction. At the time of his visit, the lily plant- ing was just commencing so that he could not .say much on that point. The 'exhibits staged at this meeting were Calceolaria rugosa. first prize .going to Mrs. George B. Roberts. (D. K. MacCracken, gardener.) who staged two plants of the yellow type in seven-inch pots; the plants were twenty-six inclies high above the pot, and two feet in diaineter. For the Henry A. Dreer, Inc., prizes for hardy perennials, Mr. Jas. "W. Paul, Jr., (Jai5. Hurley, gardener,') was first. The Henry F. Michell Company of- fered prizes for lettuce, first going to Mr. Rudolph Ellis (Samuel Ham- mond, gardener,) and for cauliflower on which Mr. Robert Le Boutillier, (J. T. Whillaker. gardener,) was first. A committee was appointed to ar- i'an.ge for a peony exhibition, and also for an outdoor rose exhibition, the dates to be decided upon next week, as the reports from various localities would suggest as the most suitable, experience in past years having been, that there is a difference of ten days in the blooming time within a radius of twenty miles around this city. There are no new conditions to re- port in the cut flower trade; all stock is plentiful, but at the low prices ruling, not much stock is being car- ried over. The first peonies this season ar- CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents for ZISKA'S "Up to Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. GEO. REINBERG Kri'f Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take rare of yonr orders at reasonable prices. Prompt Altentlon. 51 Wabash Avenue, CniCAOO» ILL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHA$.W.McHELLAR Orchids PANCV VALLEV, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago MenlloD The riorlBtH' Eicnance when writing. JOHN BREITMEYER^S SONS COR. MIAMI AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. E G. HILL CO. AVKolesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cat Flowers, Chicago, May 16, 1906. Prices quoted are by tti e bnt idred nnless otherwise noted. ROBIiS American Beauty 36-lnch sterna per doz. to to to 4.00 3.00 2 50 200 1 50 l.no .75 8 00 5.00 4.0O 2.00 .S.OO 8.00 8.00 CARNATIONS Inferior grades all colors White STANDARD Pink .25 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.110 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .50 1.50 1.'50 to VABIETIE8 Red 1.50 to to .50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 4;00 to to Yellow & Tar •FANCY 1 White 1.50 2.60 8-lnch gitoms and shorts •• Bride' Maid, fancyspeclal extra. " No 1 .(Thehigh Pink 2 60 est grades f Red 2.60 of Sta'd var J Yellow & var Novelties 2.50 No. 2 OoldenGate ADIANTUM ASPARAGI7S, Plum.^ Ten " Spreugerl, bunches. Dallas Lilies, LouglQorum .50 to .35 to .35 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to 1.00 .75 .75 Liberty 8.00 8.00 Perle a. 00 to 4.00 to 40.00 to 16.00 to 1 .00 to to 6.00 8.00 50.00 20.00 4.00 "i.oo 8.00 MiaNONETTE.ordInary 2.00 •' fancy 4.00 Smilax .Sweet Peas ,50 to J.H.BUDL0NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Koscs and Carnations A Specialty.. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS MeptloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. ri^-ed in this market on the 11th; both the IjCO Niessen Company and the Flower Market are receiving some good flowers. Henry S. de Forest, representing the Pierson U-Bar Company, was in this city this week. The Leo Nies.sen Company are re- ceiving some nice consignments of flowers of watsoni.a, the South Afri- can bugle lily. The variety is a pure white, and is much sought for by the retail trade. DAVID RU.ST. Kalamazoo, Mich. News Notes. The growers got tlie young car- nations out this year in splendid weather, and recent rains have given the plants a good start. 'Van Bochove and Brother are already busy replant- ing some of their rose houses, as they are firm believers in early planting, and the general average of excellence they maintain through the season shows their idea to be correct in this locality. They will also carry over a few benches of teas this season for purposes of comparison. The local papers report these gentlemen also to be busy building some miles of ce- ment sidewalk on their new addition recently platted out, and say a good many houses will go up on it this year. W. C. Cook was visiting in his old home at Cincinnati last week, and now is busy laying out the grounds of the Grand Trunk depot at Battle Creek — quite an extensive job, so it is said. The nurserymen last week finished the Spring packing, which they say was the best in their history here. S. B. Pittsburg. Trade Notes. John Bader has opened up his stand in the Pilt.sburg market for a week or more and report sales very satisfactory. The stand is in charge of 'VVm. Loew, who has been witli Mr. Bader for so'me years and is well ac- quainted with the trade. The Pittsburg market is very crowded and there is little chanCe to display stock, yet there is a large trade done in plants and cut flowers. The Allegheny market offers better inducements: the wide pavements surrounding the market house on Federal and Ohio streets are given up to the plant trade in season, and many wagon-loads are brought in daily. There are many more of the sinaller growers represented here than in Pittsburg, but the quality of the stock is just as good, if not better. E. C. REINEMAN. Columbus, O. News Notes. A week of unusually cold weather has given the business of the local florists qm'le a little boom. Dealers complain of more difficulty in getting a reliable suppl.v of carna- tions, while the price is higher. — $3 and upwards per, hundred to the re- tail trade. A large proportion of the supply comes from a distance, and the stock is beginning to run quite sinall in size. The cold snap has also retarded the trade in bedding plants, which now promises to come on with a rush. Geraniums still take the lead in pop- ularity. They retailed at first at $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen, but later the price has dropped a little. George W. Lattimer, chairman of the park and boulevard commls- .■^ion, in a recent public address, urged that steps be taken to raise at least .1:4,000 or $5,000 for the purpose ot In-ingirig to Columbus a land.scape ex- .pert, who would remain here some months, or as long as nece.s.sar.v, to formulate a complete report with elaborate suggestions for civic adorn- ment. Three experts, he said, had been brought to Columbus, but they were here only a few da.v.s, and while they had made suggestions that were valuable, they were nt)t sutliciont for making Columbus a city of beauti- ful parks, driveways, boulevards and .scenery in general. C. B. D. DANVILLE. PA. — Lawrence Cot- ler, the well known florist, who has had charge of the greenhou.ses at (Castle Grove for a year or so p.ast. has accepted a position with Eugene Foss of Boston. Mr. Cotter on May 1 entered upon his new position. The lease held by Mr. Cotter on the Castle Grove greenhouses does nt>t expire until June 15. Meanwhile the busi- ness here will be in the hands of Mr Cotter's son, William Cotter, a young man of studious habits and of intelli- gence, who already h.as ma.slered the details of floriculture and who in time promises to attain the distinction won by his father. Frank Rannigan is foreman under 'William Cotter at Castle Grove. Mr. Cotter's familv will reside at Castle Grove until the' lea.se expires, on June 15., when it will re- move to Boston. The future of the greenhouses at Castle Grove is not known. ■\A-illiam Cotter stated, that If things prove at all favorable, he might lease the establishment himself the next year. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. ERIE. p,v— The Schluiaff Floral Company has removed its store from -2 -West Ninth street, to .S2.1 State street BRIDGETON, MK.— Willis E. Inealls' who has entered another line of 'busi- ness, contemplates selling his green- house property on the Highlands MURPHYSBORO, ILL.-John Null ii?„i° ™^"^ '^'2'' '"'«'" assistant land- scape gardener for the Lake Shore Rail- road for the past twelve years n3''^'r'?^V"^I^E, MK.~C. H. 'Additon, ^.^i'tj''''"^, ■',?''' "■■' business to Mrs Llla Ramsdell, who has taken posses- ion and will crmtinue the business at the old stand on Main street. ASHT.\BULA. O. - The Oriswold Greenhouse Company of Ashtabula, jno - 000, has been incorporated bv Joseph II ,^"^''i,'-^?.''''^S ^''- Stone -nratson H. But- ler, M. Sanford Rice and E. Sullivan PlL^i^o°'^°' COLO.-The Trinidad Floral Company has .lust gone into the hands of Ray Vincent, who will con- duct It, rebuilding the greenhouses and placing them at the city limits near the cemetery. ■ DeKALB, ILL.— J. L. Johnson, the florist, has purchased the Ellwood greenhouses, and will take them down and move them out on his property east of town. They will be remodelled and made into an up-to-date commercial range. MICHIGAN CITY, IND.— Miss Lillian Bowes, who has been emploved in F M Boeckling's floral store for the last sev- eral years, has decided to embark in business for herself. She has purchased of Mr. Boeokling his entire stock which she has moved to the 'Weiler Building at 527 Franklin street. OXFORD, O.— Herman Schmidt h.a.s severed his connection with the Oxford Retreat as florist and is now located at Rose Moore's greenhouses which he has leased of Mr. Rhoudebush. Max Salo- man. the gardener, also quit Saturday night and will embark in the gardening business. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. D.4NBURY. CONN.— Joseph E. Cor- nell & Company are building a new greenhouse. 50 by 20 feet, and intend erecting three of the same dimensions by August next. BRISTOL, TENN. — The Bristol Floral Company is building three new green- houses, each 50x20 feet. A new heating system is also being installed. EAST BRAINTREE, MASS.— John Ryan has built anotlier greenhouse. HOW TO GROW mOSHROOPlS A practical treatise ot instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price, - - - lo cents. A. T. De La Marc Pig. & Pub. Co., 2-8 Duane St., New York. 664 The Florists' Exchange '='=^ NEW CROP D4GQER a„d F4NCY ' FERNd for MEMORIAL DAY for __ Hardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $2.00 |ier 1,000 Brilliant BRONZE and GREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1,000, Lots of 10,000 $7.50 BOtQIJET GREEN $7.00 per tOO lbs. LAtREL FESTOONING, good and full 5c. and 6c. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS $3 per doz. BRANCH LAtREL 50c. per Bunch BOXWOOD 20c. per lb. LELCOTHOE SPRAYS $J.OO per JOO GREEN AND SPAGNUMI MOSS $1.00 per Barrel Headquarters for all Florists' Su|)|)lies>, such as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds, Immor- telles, Cycas Leaves, Milkweeds, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Boxes— Folding, Blue and Corrugated, etc. SARATA, a fine substitute for Smilax, for now and June decorations. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW. riENRY H. ROBINSON e* CO. 6 e* I I PROVINCE STREET, BOSTON, MASS. L. D. TELEPHONE, MAIN 26 J 8. FERNS $1.00 per l,000 Spacial f<^r Easter .s'>c. in Jots of 10.000 or over. dagger ferns. Strictly Guaranteed A No. 1 A. L. FORTUNES, 431 STATE ST. New Haven* Conn. Ueatlon Tbe FlorlBU' Bxcbao^e when wrltlDc. AGGtR fERINS, $1.50 pCP 1000 CROP fAINCY FERINS, 1.50 pCP lOOO They are the Finest and La'gest Ferns ever sold. Bouquot Creen, $7.00 per 100 ll.s Bouquet Green Wreaths ami Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Laurel Festooning, extra fine and full, le. ^r ami 6c per yard, and made fresh daily from the woods. Send for sample of our Laurel Wreaths for Memorial Day use, $2,00 per dozen. Bronze and Green Galax, V.Sc pir 1000. Discount on large orders. Send t* Your Orders for Memorial Day Now and you will Get the best to be had and at rock-bottom prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter linw large or small the order it will be filled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NBAV SAI.EM, MA.SS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. ....TELL US YOUR WANTS, W^ WILL DO THE REST.... Crowl Fern Co., Miiiington, Mass. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK, Importers and p| ^^DldTG.' dIDDI IBC Oalax Leaves and Manolactarers of rk\^KI9 | 9 oUrF^lalCO UecoratlTe Greenery New Tork Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smilax. ^^^ Upnllno TTi** FlnrlRti' Exnbaiurf* whea wrttinc^ N.LEGAKES&GO, 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Ont Flower Exchange Ooogan Bide., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cnt Flower Market. LVRATA FKNCY • FBRNS $2.00 par 1000. Discount on larger orders. QALAX, per lOOO, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager.'. 38 & 40Miaml Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send tor our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. io'rc^srsSirsawinncp Sheet Moss for Hanging Baskets, etc. ^^^^ E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. 0»»IG BROTHERS .. >1.nqf.ct»rer..f ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. mq-j W^el RpoadWaD NEW YORK Samples FurnltheHto the Jobbing Trade onlii. "»»' "^*« Ul W0«l«»9» "•■" IWKB R Sfecialtieb: Galax Leaves, Feme and Lenoo- thoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of EverRreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves UenlloD the FIorlstB' EicbauRe when writing. Ail NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" Tnli Is THE Itritish Trade raner. being read weekly liy all Ilortiiultural tiatlers. It is also taken by over KiK) of tlif best Continental bonses. Annual subsmptions to cover eost of Eostaee, 75 cents. Money orders payable at owdliam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE :'H. A." Chllweil Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents (or THE AMERICAN CARNATION T 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANUPACTUHEP BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF The Flnrists' Hail Assoeiutinn has paid 950 losses ainountiuR to $96,000.00 For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. Uentlou the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. THE APRIL NUMBER of our List is out. We can now devote all out- attention to making collections. This is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 50 I'iiie Street. New Vork City. Newport, R. I. Trade Notes. Now that the end of the plant- ing; of larger stock can be seen, at- tention is turned to the other line of the business called bedding, and in a tew cases, a beginning has been made in this work, although it will not be- gin in earnest until the last week in the month, when everyone will have as much to do as can be well attended to. Geraniums are still planted in far greater numbers than anything else, and there are many thousands of them grown here for sale, while it is gratifying to the growers that it is but seldom that they are left at the end of the season with many on their hands. A few years ago, when Be- gonia Vernon first became popular as a bedding plant, the reign of the ger- anium seemed to be seriously threat- ened, but notwithstanding the many good points of Begonia Vernon and begonias of other types and varieties, geraniums hold their own here as elsewhere as no doubt they will con- tinue to do indefinitely despite meteoric visitations in the future ^.s in the past. Speaking of begonias prompts me to say that I think Begonia red Er- fordii will be very popular for bed- ding. The foliage is good and the flower is very bright; quite a number are grown here this Spring. It will be interesting to note its effect later. D. M. SOUTH STTDBURT, MASS. — Sum- mer Richardson has entered the em- ploy of H. N. Baton, intending to learn the florist business. PEARL CITY, MASS. — John J. Kallangor. at one time in the emplny of Mr. Howland, florist, of Holyoke, Mass., died on May 5, aged 54 years. He leaves a widow and four sons. Everybody Says This. Wo arc will pleased with the re- sults of our advertisement in your paper. C. P. DIETRICH & BRO., Maysville, Ky. May 10, 1906 The Plorists' Hxchange 665 Mention The Florists' lixchnnge when wfUing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in aniall crates, easy to liandle. Price per crale 1500 2 in. pots ill crate.^.sS IB(X>2!'4 1500 2^6 loco 8 80(1 S^ 6004 820 5 144 e 6.25 COO 6U0 Ei.90 4.60 Price per crate 120 7 In . pots in crateB.54.20 GO 8 J .00 HAND MADE 4S 9 in. pota in crate, 8S.60 4S 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 ■' "■ 4.80 616 " " 4. BO Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for tut Flowers, Hanjring Baskets, Lawd Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash wit.Ii order. Hilfinger Bros., Petlery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuiEustBolker i 8ons,AgtB.,81 Barclay St-.N.Y.OIty MentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. San Francisco. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. liF-^«EA7*l SAVE THE BLOOMS! ^f#j NIKOTEiEN ■iRF^TftS^ DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE SS^ :-K© PUNTS. USED rOR FUMICtflON \7&t i-^A OR SPRAYING, INDOORS OR OUT L^:^ -■ ■■ • ■ -^-' 200 POUNDS lOBACCD IN 0« m NIKOTTM NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. UentloD The Florlets* Bzcbange when wrlt.iig. IHE BEST Bus Killer and Bloom Saver. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAIEIHORPECO. LOUISVILLE, KY. UentloD The FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) 0RIG1NA1.AND6ENUINE NlCOTlNErUNIfiANT IDO-Y IMrTATED BUT NEVERtQUALfD F0Rfl«n.AMr5EffKIllf[| r Afl,EPT IMFCRIOR IMfTAnONS ICE 60^ PER BOX OF 12 5HE.tT5 ^ PtRCASe OF TWCUC hOltS. i CMCOTINE MFG.CO. 5T.L0UW,M Uentiim The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. UentloQ the FloriatB' Dxcbao^e wben writing. Echoes of the Calamity. That it was no wor.se, suffering San Franciscans have cause to be thankful every day. In casting a re- trospective glance over the late catas- troplie, we are enabled to perceive the surprisingly fortunate circum- stances which attended it. Not least of all was the weather — California's famous "climate." It was excep- tionately fine, even for the Golden State. The air was soft, yet not hot. The several hundred thousand per- sons who were forced to camp over- night in the parks, military reserva- tions and open country to the West, and are still doing so, have passed comparatively comfortable nights, considering the adverse conditions. The couple of subsequent showers oc- curred after the majority of the refugees were sheltered. The re- freshing sea breezes, impregnated with ocean salt, itself an efficient tonic at all times, kept the public health from impairment. Never be- fore has been the salubrious Cali- fornia climate more appreciated and never have its charm and excellence been more thoroughly demonstrated. But deaths we have had to deal with and funerals a-plenty f.'e have attended. A final ceremony of this character was to-day's (May 10) sad experience, and brought together the only general assembly of growers and Uorists since the earthquake, and all brought with them floral tributes of i-espect. The occasion was the burial of the charred remains of Mr. Frank, head of what was one ot the largest, prettiest and most prosperous down- town flower stores. The deceased and his six-year-old boy, who.se mother has been dead several years, occupied furnished apartments over the store, and when the 'quake came, the higii brick buildings flanking both sides of tlie flower store (ell upon and crushed it. The charred body of the deceased florist was found in tlie basement only last Saturday, May 5. The lad was spared, but with a scalp wound that may yet prove fatal. John H. Sievers, seventy-eight years old, he said, was seen at work this week in his shirtsleeves in his large house of orchids. He further- more said: "The water mains of the city, disrupted by the earthquake, are not yet in working order and our nur- sery well supplies that we are spar- ing to vast numbers of refugees, are running short. We are ha'uling water from inconvenient distances and we are losing many bed plants from lack of moisture. But don't report us as complaining. AVe are not dependent by any means on San Francisco trade alone. Our shipping business is keep- i)ig up to its usual good standard re- markably well. If you will come out Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Uentlon The FlorlBts' Bxcbange when writing. this way in a week or two I think we shall be in better shape and give you some trade news." The Cox Seed Company is among the total losers by the fire, so far as their extensive oHlce and storage house are concerned. The real head- quarters ot the company is at their Piedmont Nurseries, midway between Berkeley and Oakland, with a tem- porary office at 108 Cole street, San Francisco. I met Thomas Cox, the principal of the company, while view- ing this week the wholesale section ot the burned district in which the company's long established business site was located. This concern is doing business at the Piedmont stand and is able to take care of all its patrons. The same may be said re- garding the business status of these other seed firms who have established temporary quarters in San Francisco, namelv: C. C. Morse & Co., Trum- bull & Beebe, B. F. Wellington, S. Vincent and Thos. Mehern. The visit this week ot Hon. and Mrs. William Randolph Hearst to the 2000-capacity relief camp for San Francisco refugees which they estab- lished, must have been foreknown to the inmates of the camp. I judge so because these inmates had pro- vided from growers (or the occasion several wagonloads o( beautiful flowers. When the automobile carry- ing the Hearst party drove through the avenues of the Tent City on an inspection tour, it was showered with choice roses and flowers in variety, by hundreds of the camp children. Shortly after the great fire, it was publicly proclaimed that Mrs. Hearst would give $100 to each baby born in the camp, and it is noticeable to remark that there are seventy-seven new born infants in the Tent City. Burned out women who were in the way that immediate future mothers get, flocked to the Hearst camp, and others approaching the motherhood condition are appearing every day or so to take berths vacated by inmates who are finding other homes. ALVIN. St. Paul. News Notes. Ij. L. May & Company have been very active the past week, par- ticularly in the nursery line. Tliey are now in the midst o( the heaviest Spring delivery they have ever had; it required a force of nearly 200 men to get out their orders and they are just now winding it up. The retail cut flower and seed busi- ness is also good; the call for cut flowers being principally in (uneral work. C. F. Vogt reports a good trade principally in shrubs and roots. Otto Hiersekorn says business is fairly good. He is the first to have a nice line o( pansies in bloom which sell readily. He is also handling a great many vegetable plants, such as tomatoes, cabbage, etc. Krinke & Son report a fair trade and are making preparations (or the Spring plant rush, which is ap- parently quite heavy with them. PAUr,. Minneapolis. News Notes. ' 'I'hf Powers Mer. Company say that bu.sincss has been quite active I he past week, the principle run being on carnations. Potted plants have also sold well particularly geraniums, which they sell for fifteen cents each or two for twenty-five cents. The cemeteries that have green- houses have already cut into the trade to some extent; evidently they have grown more plants than what they think they can dispose of, as large numbers have already been sold to the department stores. Geraniums for which the fiorlst asks ten cents and fifteen cents are offered by them for six cents and eight cents each. This no doubt Is unjust competition and should not be tolerated. A. S. Swanson reports a good busi- ness and has so far been able to se- cure good figures for his stock. Donaldson Glass Block say business is good. No doubt the Saturday trade is heavy; it is classed as a sale day with them, and large quantities of miscellaneous stock are handled. Samuel Atlee, formerly of the Don- aldson Glass Block is now with Ralph Latham. Rice Brothers are doing a heavy shipping business, and also handling some very good stock which is turned over on a close margin. PAUL. Cincinnati, O. Trade Items. Business has been on the quiet side all week, but by Saturday, the supply of flowers cootmenced to slacken up, and the demand in- creased, as it always does when there is a shortage of stock. Good carna- tions are somewhat scarce now, and good prices will prevail. American Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid roses are in fair supply and are sell- ing well. Peonies in this section will bai-ely make it for Memorial Day. On Saturday evening was held the regular meeting of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, and quite a bit of business was transacted. The S. A. F. meeting was the principal topic of conversation, and Cincinnati will make up and get in line to send a large delegation and a bowling team to Dayton. Officers were nominated to be elected at the June meeting, but it was the sense of the meeting that the old officers carry over for another year, as there are many n^atters which they will have in hand that show it to be to the best interest of the society that they be retained. Wm. Murphy is president: Ben George, vice-president; C. J. Ohmer, secretary; D. Rusconi, treasurer: and R. Witterstaetter, director; and we trust all members will vote the ticket straight on June 9. Instead of having a -regular annual outing it was suggested that all flor- ists join the society in their .pil- grimage to Dayton in August, and we should have at least one hundred people for our special train. We es- pecially want the ladles to go, and shall enlist their aid in pushing this affair to a successful finish, E. G. GILLETT. NEW BEDFORD. MASS. — The Horticultural Society held a meeting on Monday, May 14. Dahlias formed the principal topic of discussion. H. AU that Could be Desired. Enclosed find one dollar for which please advance our subscription one year. The paper is all that could be desired. Timme's Timely Teachings are alone worth the dollar. Tou cer- tainly have our best wishes for greater success. JOSEPH E. CORNELL & Co. Conn. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Meulion TliL' Florists' Exchange wben writing. 666 The Plorists' Exchange WE DESIRE TO ANNOUNCE that we do not recognize anj' strike, we always paj^ the regular wage scale, or more, and are carrying out to the letter all our contracts. All our orders will be filled promptly, and we are in a position to take, and fill, as many more as we may be favored with. We can ship promptly an)' orders for Hot water and Steam Boilers, or any other material in our line of business. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 72-74 Myrtle Ave., BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, NELVs/ YORK CITY U. C. SCOLLAY, Manager Telephone 1492, 1493 Main. Established 42 Years M«^ntlnn The rlnrlatR' Kxohanep whpn writlne. Cypress Greenhouse Material BOILERS PIPE FITTINGS ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF «S5^ GREENHOUSE WORK A Trial Order Will GLASS PUTTY Hot Bed Sash ALL WE ASK IS CHANCE TO SUBMIT OUR FIGURES Convince You S. JACOBS $( SONS, Greenhouse Construction Material, 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYNi N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We Design Houses % ^ To meet their cultural requlremonts, using ouly the very highest grade of . ■* A Gulf Cypress in thelrooustructlon. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or RiQge, Cor his spsclal ptirpoae aad location. It you contemplate building write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE — • — BOT=BEDSASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings.Etc, Etc. LLocK)bANi> Lumber Co. . Locki^andA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COHPETITION figures by obtaining an estimate fromme onan IRON FRAHE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest tor the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, - FACTORY, 'C^.,''^?,'\ CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders taken now. Send exact dimension of bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us figure then what we can furnish you the liench at, A ce- ment bench lasts a life time, constructed so that it can be moved at anytime and anywhere. WM. r. KA8TINQ, WHOLESALE FLORIST. 355.357 ElliCOtI St. . BUFFALO. N. V. Meiilif^ri The Florists' Exi^iariKe wlit-n writing. (?- STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE My heating men are not oiil on strike. Why? Simply because I «;i'ante(l their demands for increase in wages at once. I am well aware 4)f the fact that to fjet the best results you must hav<* Hh' iM'st mechanics obtainable. That is the reason I am con- stantly in receipt of such letters as this : Madison, N. J., April 2iith. 1906. Mr. Wm. H. Lutton. Dear Sir : — Enclosed please find check in payment in full of heating contract for my No. 4 rose house. Everything is perfectly satisfactory, and f am much pleased with your work as well as your promptness. Yours very truly, _^__^ A. P. SMITH. let me figure on that heating or repair work. It will be to your interest. Everything in ttEATING, BOILER SUPPIIB, GRATES, SMOKE BOXES, EIRE DOORS, Etc. v^ William 11. Lutton, West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City, N. J. Hontion The Florists' Exchnnge when writing. IT'S BOMBAST this saying one's boiler is "the best boiler in the world"— the world's too biff— boilers are too numerous— but there's a safe side and a true side to our statement that ours is one of the best green- house boilers— and 50^ of the liorists think it's the best one. niTCniNC5AND-<^ 6Knmnou3DD[)i6NrRy^-&viLpro MANArACTVRECS- Of HEATING f^\lX. NTILATING ■ ftPPABATV:- ■ liro^ROADWAY NEW YORK r Mriiliun The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE GREENHOUSE COMPANY 222-228 Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Greeuliouge Designers, Builders and Heating Engineers ^ ^ ^ Mention The Florists* Bxcbange whea writing. ^«»««»»»»»*»***"***»» Holds Class Firmly See the Point MS" PEERLESS • GlsKltif Points kre the beat. ' No righia or It-riB. Boi of ' 1.000 point! TS Ota. poitpald. I DENBT A.DREER, I 714 ChFitnnt 8l., Phllft., Pa. UentloB The Floriflti' Blxchanst when wrltlnx* SIMMER >N WINTER BY VSINC Standard Greenhouse BoHers One cent gets our Oatalog GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, R Y. Mciitlim The Florists* Exchange when writing. For Greenlionses, Graperies, Hotbedg, Couservatories, and all otner purposes. Get our flgurea before buying. Estimates Ireely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 14 & 16 Wooster Street, NEW YORK HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. WEBER (Si, CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York Uentlon Tbe FlorllU' Bxcbins* wbeii wrltlnf. Uentlon The Florlata* Btxcbange when writing. May 19.19US The Plorists' Exchange 667- U-6ar Reason Number 12 Suppose it's a grapery — you want to get just as near outdoors, and yet be inside, as possible — you want your fruit to liave a natural flavor. U-Bar Graperies Are the Best Graperies Built because no otlier vineries give to the grapes such unobstructed liglit. come so near tlie natural rijiened fruit. Pierson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York Mention The Klorlsta' Exchapge when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price, $J 60 Postpaid A.T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd , New York Uentlon the FLorliti' Excbao^e when wrltlnj. M.i^A j^i'ff Beckett fipiUr^ NOT Cast Iron. No Sections to Leak or Crack. M4DE OF dteel Plate. Same as High Pressure Steam Boilers. Our customers who have used these for many years all agree that our Boiler is Safe, Simple, Durable, Efficient, [conomical. Powerful. MADE IN FOURTEEN SIZES. No. I. For smallest small greenhouse. No. 14. One boiler will heat jfi.ooo square feet of glass to 6o degrees at 15 below zero outside with SOft coal. Better results with hard coal. Write for catalogue with full list of users ; ask them. KROESCnELL BROS. CO., 33 Erie Street, CniC4G0. "The test of years is ttic real test." Scollay Boilers ARE BEST. See fill- advpiti^eiiieiit in ue-\t issue. Cutalogue.s sent on application. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BOnOUGH OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Telephones 1492-1493 Main. U.'G. SCOLLAY, Manager. Aifk i'lnir Fiifirls.' ).ime Nature's tantrums bring no fears to the 'owner of a Caldwell TanK ® Tower' f Don't you wish to have tASTING HOUSES? You can have them by using our material ; any number of florist references you may wish to prove it. Write for Estimate and SItetches. La. Cypress & Wasli. Red Cedar GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. GREENHOUSE HARDWARE AND POSTS. A. DIETSGH COMPANY, ^'VmcTci!'^"' because he knows that her fiercest bluster will not pre- vail against the tower, nor her frostiest glance pene- trate to the contents of the tank. Let us tell you why.^ CALDWELL CO.. Louisville, Ky.^ EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^°°oe?th?beB°t^° Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bioomsburg, Pa. TILE DRAINED LAND IS IMORE PRODUCTIVE »r-»-^^^^- -,„ .^: «— .^ ., 1 . , , , a'lii'ts air to tbe 8oU. In- /^ ; A n;. Kound Dralii TlloiiieetseTeryre.|mreiiient. We also make Sewer W/i E'i*''^'-' ' 'Hfiwylipe.Ked and Fu-e Bru-k, Chimney Tops, Encaosti.' Side Walk TUe etc Write \ .^ '^^ i^—y tor what yoa want and prices. joH» u. Jitlisos. su Ililrd iie.. llbuij, K.r. 668 The Plorist-s' Exchange MeDtlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ABlITlI.ONSAVITZll,31n.pote. 76c. perdoz.; f 6,00 per 100; 2 In. pots, EOc. per doz., 53.00 per 100, AGEKATOM, blue and while, 2M in. pots, 6Cc. perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. AI.TEKNANTHERAS, 4 valieties, 2M In potB, $2.00 per 100. AMFELOPSIS VEITCHII, 4 In. pote, ftrong, $1.60 per doz. A.MPKLOPSIS VEITCHII, 3 In. pots, 75c. per doz.; »6.00perl00. ASfAKAOCS HFBBNGKBII, 2^ In. pots, f 2.00 per lOO. ASPABAOrS SPKENGERII strong, 3 In. pots. 760. perdoz. ;t6.00 per 100. BOl' V.\RDIAS. pink and wbite, 2 in. pots, 5rc. perdoz ; J3.00 i>er lOO. BOl'VARDIA HUMBOLDTII, 2in.pot8,6rc. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100. . „ „ . CARNATION plants from sofl: FLORA HILL JOOSiT, LILLIAN POND, CKOC- KKR. L. McGOWAN, $2.00 per 100 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz.. $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $6.00 oer 100. CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 yearold plants, $3.00 per doz. DKAC.«:NA IND1VI8A, 4>i in. pots,»2.00pcr doz, ECHEVEBIA GLAIICA, strong plants, $5.(0 per 100. ECHEVEKIA SECURDA GLArCA, $4.C0 Ber IOC UNVS1U8, radicsDS, Tar., >$< In pots, 50c per doz.. $3.00 per 100 FORGET-ME-KOTS and PANSIES, $2.00 per 100. GEBAN1CM8, in bud and bloom, 4 in. pots. ft. 10 per doz.: $7.00 per 100 IVY Hariin. pots, 60c. doz. $3.00 per 100. MESEMBKTANTHEMUBIS, cordlf. yar. 2 In. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDER*, Hi in. pots, EOc. per doz.; $3,00 per Itu. NICOTIANA SANDERS, new hybrids, $1.00 per doz. PASSIFLORA PFORDTII, 3 in. pots, 7Ec. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. PASSIFLORA COERULBA, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz, - PETUNIAS, double white, 2H in. pots, 60c. per doz.: »3.COperlOO. PERIAVINKLE, variegated, 4 in. pots. $1.60 perdoz. ; Sin.oO per ICO. PHLOX. VERBENAS. PETUNIAS, 3 in. pots. $3 00 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, CLARA BEDMAN, 2« In pots. 6CC per doz.: $3.00 per ICO. SENECIO SCANDENS, 2H in. pots. 60c per doz..$3.00per 100. SHASTA DAISIES. ^H in. pots, 60c. perdoz.; $3,00 per lOO. SEEDLINGS, from fiats, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERIl. SHASTA DAISIES, SMlLAX. NICOTIANA SANDER.iE, DR.YCAENA, $1.00 per 100. Cdoei C 11th A Roy streets, • tlOtfct, PHILADELPHIA, PA. HAN PINE IsEArM PRESS, SH BAfS 2 fee;t_or loisger. AND OTfiER eUlLDlN© M^ERIAt, MEN FURNISIiED TO SUPERINTEND ERecTiON When DesiRf d. S».no iKT Ht("i May, pur-- white, flaked, rosy crimson. 1st size. *1.50 per 100 : $12.00 per 100. ARECA LUTESCENS. (seed) new crop just arrived. $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per.'lOOO; $05.00 perlO.COO CATTLEYA GIGAS and CATTLEYA MENDELLII to arrive. Write for Prices. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTO N 342 West 1 4tli St., New Yori< City ML'uliuu The Fluriats' Exduii ivIh'ii writing. TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 677 670 The Plorists' Hxohange Hanging Baskets 10 inch Bowl, $1.00 each ; $10.00 per doz. 12 " " 1.15 " 12.00 " " 15 " •• 1.50 " 15.00 " " Canes, for staking purposes, 6 to 8 feet; 1,000, $6.00. Hose, "Liberty" Brand, H 3ply. including coup- ling, 25 ft. lengths, 52.60; 50 ft., $5.00. Hose Menders.lCooper's Pat. 34:, 60c. per doz. Begonias, Double Mixed, $3-9° Per too; white, yellow, orange, rose, ^ salmdn red, dark red, I5.00 per 100. Thermometers, longdistance, can be read five feet away, $1.50 per doz. Sterilized Sheep Manure, $1 25 'oo lbs., $20,00 ton. Thompson's Vine Manure, nz-lb. bag, $6.00. Chrysanthemum Manure, solf'- bag, #3.00. Clay's Fertilizer, nz lb . «5 5° Wm. ElUott ® Sons ^°E'^"'4°oV;i UentloD The Florists* Elzcbaiise when writing. LILIUM HARRISIl LiLiUM LONGIFLORUM and all other BULBS for Florists. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrivsd from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. J. M. THORBURN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS S[[D. HOUSE. GRO"WN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed 5000 Seed 10000 Seed 100000 Seed }! 1.50 6.25 11.00 100.00 250000 Seed 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Cal. SIGNAL tJILL riORAL CO., Inc. 341 S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — ; have been since '73 JAo. M. dKYANTi Engraving a"nd"?rlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write fir our Cataisgue «f Stock Engravings. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will EUl all the weeds In Your Lawn. If yon beep the weeds cut BO they do not ro to seed and cut your f^rasB without break- ing the small feeders of roots, the Krass will become thick and the weeds will dis- appear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below is the Prtoe: No. 1— 12-ln. Mower, $6; No. 2— 16-ln. Mower, $6; No. 3— 18-in. Mower. $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. IfentlOD The FlorlBti* Exchange when ^Tltlng. XXX STOCK ALYSSUM PUMILA, very dwarf, finest Rrown, $2.00 [KT UK) HELIOTROPE. Light and dark, x x x strong, 3 in., in bud and bloom, $4.00 per 100. LOBELIA, nwarf blue, extra 2 in., ,$2. no rer 100.. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest grown, uiixed, 500 seeds, $1.00; }i pkt.. 50c. CINERARIA Finest large-flowering, dwf. mxd., 1000 seeds, 50c. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically selected, 5000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50c. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret, pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets, JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention TTie Florists' Exchange when writing. Now is Time to Sow the New Hybridized Giant-Flowered Obconica Primroses 1000 seeds Tr. pkt. Very distinct in its colors as Carmine, Pink, Purple.Vlolet and Pure White, each color $1.00 The above Hybrids, fine mixed. ._ 1.00 Compacta, a fine potter 1.00 Triumph, new $0..50 .50 .50 .50 O. V. ZANQEN Seedsman Hoboken, N. J. CALADIUM BULBS 5 to 7- 7 to 9 9 to ti- ll to 13 Per 100 Per 1000 -$ 1.50 $10.00 2.50 20.00 - 5.00 40.00 - 15.00 ASPARAGUS ROOTS, strons 2 yr. old, 50c per 100 ; $4.00 per 1C PLANTS, single tuberous rooted, 6 colors, $8.00 per 100 $75.00 per 1000. STUMPP & WALTER CO. so BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. LAWN GRAvS^ SEED ':Jt...,. Dicltinson's, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS MINNEAPOLIS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 SANSOMC 5TRE.CT SAN FRANC I S C O. .CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, S-weet Peas Uentlon The Florists* Exchsnge when writing. T. W. WOOD & SONS, RICHMOND, VA., are heailiiiiarteris fnrCow Peas, Soja Beans. Teoslnte, Bermuda Grass, Pearl Millet ;ini1 all Southern Seeds. Write for prices. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. G. G. MORSE & GO. Seed GroTvers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Menttdn The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROEMER'S T^f^ PANSIES The finest strain of PansleB in the World, Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties Highest Award. International Exhibition l>ue- seldorf, 1056. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinburg, Germany. JentlOD the FlorlBta' Kxcnaoge wpeo writing. Florists' Flower Soeds NEW CROP Mignonette New Tork Market. Princess Ailoe Stocks. Tomatoes Sterling Oastle and Best of AH", English and Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, fo^/o^Te-rl"'" 114 Ohambers Street, MW TOBK Honse SHOE BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs k Plants RALPH N. WARD & CO. 12W. Broadway, NEW YORK MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00 ; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs . $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 U.S. $6.00; 1000 lbs . $56.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FLORISTS' BULBS Best Grade Only Import Orders Now Booked Write for prices W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. mJsiTROO^rsPAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. UeDtlon tlie FIortatB* Bzcbanffe wbea wrltlDg. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PLANTS.... David iierDerr & son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. UentloD the rlortata* Bzchanjre when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION ^^-^^o' A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD.. 2 tO 5 Duaoc St.. NCW York Mention Hie Florlsti' Blxcbaiife when writing. May 26, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchange 671 CFDM DAI I C SPECIAL OFFER rbrkl^ DMLiLO FORQUICKSALE Each, prepaid Per doz. Per 100 Each, preiiaid Per doz. Per 100 5 to 6 luches in diameter. ..$0.20 SLi'i .SOOO 7 to !i inches in diamntcr. .so fl.T $2 no $10 00 25 balls at I OO rate. GIANT FLOWERING GLOXINIAS Exceptional Quality Separate colors, spotted, red, white, blue, red with white border. Per doz. Per 100 and blue with white border $0.45 $3.00 Choice mixed 35 2 TjO JOHNSON & STOKES, 217=219 Market St., PBILADELPBIA, PA Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrUln^-. r LIUUM HARRISII Cold Storage, Perfect, For Immediate Delivery. I PER CAS[, $10.00 TO CLOSE OUT ^ niMEDIATK DF.LIVF.RY. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS— 3-10 lbs 10 lbs., SI.OO; 100 lbs. $8.00. .1x7 Case. 400 bulbs ii X 7 ■■ 300 '■ 7x9 "' 21)0 " Lilium Lonaiflorum 0 X 10 Case. LsO bulbs ASPARAGUS SEED. 100 1000 Asparagus Plumocas Nanus (ffreeuhnuse seed) $0.40 $3.00 Asparagus Sprenserii, fresh 15 .75 stroim Sci'Oiiiii,'^ cif rithc-r Spren* eerii or Flumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00 Areca Lutescens Seed, fresh ....... ,75 6.50 Latania Borbonica, fresh 25 2,00 Fancy Leaved Caladium. Brazilian Sorts, Gorgeous Colors. Most beautiful foUase plant in existence : great for show window decorations. Try At Least a Few-Each, 30c. : dozen, $.1.00 ; IfKI, ,$22. jO, ^. H. BERGER ® CO., '' ^^JfiVoR?? «^^^j Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLUS AMERICA "MAKBS GOOD" All aloiiiy; wc have s.iid that "Ameriea" was THK variety for florists' use. Test iu forcing bench has proven onr assertion. Has greatest future of any Gladiolus so far produced, Color equal lo any orchid. Early as Shakespeare. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. FLORAL PARK, N. Y.. U. S. A. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. C AN N AS When you buy Cannas get ttie best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE CONABD & JONES COm West Grove. Pa, GLADIOLI TTnited States Representative and Grower of Grofi 8 Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. IHTHUB COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, MeadowvaU Farm, Birlin, H. Y. 1 0,000 Florence Vaughan Cannas, Dry Bulbs, $7 .,50 per 1000 : $1,00 per 100, I have a few thousand mixed Dahlia Tubers, some of my very best, but names eot lost : divided roots. $2.M. 100 : $20.00 per 1000. Some of these roots are worth wholesale $10.00 per lOO. Please send cash with order. Tubers shipped the day orders are received. 1 am booking orders now for Egyptian or Winter Onion Sets, ready SI,^erTon\'e*'t?"opTer^;S; MARK T. THOMPSON, RIO VISTA, VA. ileptloo The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. JOHN SCHEEPERS SCO. DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF BULBS AND PLANTS. 2, 4 and 6 O LD SLIP, NEW YORK CITY. Ifentlon The FIorlBts* Bxcba::^ when writing. ITS TIME To place your orders for NARCISSUS with us. Best bulbs only. Write for catalog. HUBERT & CO., MT. VERNON, N. Y. IN. UE RAGE, Rep. Mention The riorUti' Bzctaanjr« when writing. ASPARAGUS SEED We offer an exceptionally fine lot of greenhouse-grown seed of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus that will almost ger- minate 100 per cent, at the following low prices: JOO Seeds $ 0.60 500 " 2,25 1,000 " 4.00 5,000 " J9.00 JO.OOO " 35.00 .Send for our Wholesale Catalogue of seeds and every requisite for the green- house and garden. HENRV F. MICHELL GO. 1018 Market St, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor. N. T., president: L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingrham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. The Board of General Appraisers lia.s followed the ruling recently made in regard to vetch seed in the ca.se of a similar prote.st made by T. W. "Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va,, again,st the a.ssessment of duty by the Collector of Cu.stoms at the port of Richmond, BALTIMORE, MD,— Last year clover seed sold at TVa cents a pound, in this market, but this year it Is 14 cents. The demand for this seed is enormous, and there is little on hand to supply customers. STRACU.SE. N. Y.— F. H. Ebeling & Company report the best trade in years, which a glance at their store shows only too plainly. From eai-ly morn until night there is to be seen a crowd of anxious buyers, impatiently awaiting their turn. BURLINGTON, lA,— N, J, Burt & Company, who have for many years been in the commission trade, and doing a large business in the West, are having an extensive trade with the market gardeners, and report business in a most satisfactory condition, sales the present year showing a marked increase. DES MOINES, lA,— The Iowa Seed Company having bought out the Mor- ris Blair Floral Company, will unite the two establishments on the first of June and are remodeling their store at 613 and 615 Locust street, putting the three stores into one large and showy salesroom. Their cut flower business Is rapidly increasing as their choice flowers and well arranged floral de- signs merit. Mr. Page is more than pleased with the growth and character of the seed trade. Iowa is a grand state and its Capital City is drawing trade along all lines, MINNEAPOLIS, — The catalogue trade has been on the drop dally tor the last thirty days and seed concerns are now devoting their efforts to next year's business. The demand for grass and field seeds is now heavy, particularly millet seed. There Is also a brisk call for garden Implements and tools. P. The Minneapolis Journal makes the following suggestion regarding the free distribution of seeds: "Why .should not Congress pass a law for the distribution of seeds to persons who apply for them and to no one else? Forms could be mailed or left at the postofflces, where persons needing seeds might leave their names, postofhce addresses and add sonie tangible Information about how much land they cultivate and what kind of seeds they expected to experi- ment with. This would eliminate the graft from the plan and reduce It to its legitimate function of getting seeds Into the hands of those who have use for them." Per 100 Crimson Rambler, 3-4 ft $10.00 4-.^ ft 12.00 Creeping Roses, 2 yrs. strong.... 5.00 Wichuraiana 0.00 Hybrids, XX heavy 5.00 Boxwood. p„i«x, 3 to 4- inches .$20.00 4 to 5 " 30.00 5 to 6 ." 50.00 English Ivy. p„,^ 4 inch Pots, X licavy $8.00 THE [lIZABfTH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. ). Ifentlon The Florlats* Bxchaage when writing. GLADIOLI 36,000 Hybrid seedlings for planting out to grow on. This mixture comprises the very best colors grown. $4.00 per lOOO WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 FULTON STREET, N. Y. C. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. in mixed colors, $2.25 par 100. Per 100 Gladiolus, choicest mixed $ .70 Madeira Vines, 60 Oxalls, ._ 15 Lilium Longiflorum, 7 x 9 7.50 German Irjs, mixed varieties 2.00 Amaryllis Formoslsslma, 4.50 JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. MentlriD The Florists' Eicbange when writing. NEW YORK. — Louis Goepplnger, representative of Peignaux & H. Lorin. successors to Andrg Leroy & Cie., seed growers, Angers, Prance, arrived Saturday last, on his annual trip to the United States, During Mr. Goeppinger's stay In this country, all mail addressed to him in care of F. B. Vandegrlft & Company, 66 Beaver street, this city, will receive prompt attention. . L. G. Colyn, of Van der Guyten & Colyn, Katwyk a Ryn, Holland, sailed for home on Tuesday. May 22. on the Kaiser Wilhelm II. Mr. Colyn has found the bulb business In Amer- ica exceptionally good this year, and attributes this satisfactory condition to the increasing use of bulbs tor bedding purposes. CHICAGO.— The Spring trade, which all seem to be satisfied with, Is be- ginning to wane; still there Is an ac- tive business In bulbs and plants, and there Is sufficient evidence to show the season's trade has been an im- provement over that of last year. Here, as elsewhere the trade cannot understand why a party tliat has long been In power, under the banner of protection to American industries, should stultify Itself by compelling the tax payers to pay an Immense sum simply to destroy one of the most honorable, essential and indispensable industries of our country. How a United States Senator, or a Represen- tative In Congress can ask his con- stituents, or rather force these con- stituents to pay for the privilege of being robbed by the Government, and their industry materially Injured, pass- es all understanding. The question Is 672 The Florists' Bxchange now being asked in an earnest tone of voice, 'Why cannnt the people be represented in Congress by honest and intelligent men?" and it will in due time be answered, and the "sword will fall." Peter Hollenbeck. a pioneer of the onion set industry and one of the largest of growers, is in a happy state of mind over the season's trade. Sales have increased, less loss from unde- sirable stocks and the balance sheet promises a golden tinge, of a consider- able magnitude. But Charlie is not thinking of the profits onion sets af- ford. His desire is for companionship, and his hopes will soon ripen to frui- tion. An announcement will soon follow. W. W. Barnard & ComiUny re- port a satisfactory trade along all lines, profits satisfactory and collec- tions sure. The arrangements for bringing the new combination under one roof are about completed, and the prospects are all that can be desired. Peter Henderson & Company's branch of their New York Store Is as yet in an embryo state, but their new locality will, in the near future, show a fully developed plant of vigorous ' growth, health and strength. "Every- thing for the Farm and Garden" will be a reality in their new house. ST. JOSEPH, MICH.— A case of con- siderable interest to seedsmen is be- ing tried in the Circuit Court here. According to the Niles (Mich.) Sun the circumstances are as follows: "Several months ago Geo. Phiscator appeared at the store of Rice Bros, in St. Joseph, and displayed a sample of clover seed. He stated that he had sev- eral hundred pounds to sell. After looking over the seed Rice made bar- gain with Phiscator and it was agreed that the seed should be brought down to the store and several bags were delivered. Rice opened the bags and ran his hand through the contents. He pronounced it the same as the sample shown him and the deal was closed. A few days afterwards the seed was ship- ped to the Sibley Seed House of Chicago and it was not long before a letter was received stating that the seed was in- ferior and that the bottoms of the sacks were filled with buckthorn seed. Uice then asked advice from Attorney Brace- lin and was advised that he had a case against Pliiscator. A letter was writ- ten asking Phiscator to settle the mat- ter and make explanation but no reply was received. Phiscator was then ar- rested on a charge of selling goods under false pretenses and his hearing was heiu in Justice Webber's court. Prosecutor Wnite was present and Phiscator was boimd over to the circuit court. After getting the case this far the prosecution determined that they could not secure enough evidence to make sure of a conviction and the matter was nolle prossed. On Novem- ber 1, 1905, almost immediately after being nolle prossed, James O'Hara for Phiscator filed suit for $10,000 damages, alleging malicious prosecution. "Mr. Heffron, seed expert of the seed house and the one who examined the Phiscator seed, is a witness for Rice." CONGRESSMEN have begun to distribute their speeches on the free seed distribution among their con- stituents. The first to reach us, as a separate pamphlet, is the speech of the Hon. Albert S. Burleson of Texas. Mr. Burleson was opposed to the free seed abuse, atid made a strong speech setting forth his views on the sub- ject. He said in part: "Now, Mr. Chairman, let us ask our- selves candidly the question and each make to himself a candid answer. Is this appropriation made for no other reason or purpose than the benefit supposed to accrue to the farmer? Honor bright! Is there not entering into our action in this matter a faint hope or belief that our farmer constituent will be flattered by this small attention from his Con- gressman (furnished at Government ex- pense, and will in consequence be made just a little more inclined to give us a continuance of his approval? "I may be mistaken, but I fear the purpose of some of us is to use this means to advantage ourselves by an- nually reminding our favorite oV in- fluential farmer constituents that we are still on the earth and have not for- gotten them. Some gentlemen appear to really believe that opposition to this Item would jeopardize the esteem and confidence reposed in them by their agri- cultural constituents — permit me to sav to those who thus believe, that thev underestimate .the farmer of this coun- try I have an abiding faith in the in- telligence of those I represent and I feel sure they would prefer that this money, which is now wasted in the pur- chase of 'common varieties of garden seed which have no particular merit.' as was said by Mr. Secretary Wilson, h^SUJiM ,° expended for other and more beneficial purposes," THE MAN -^-ITH THE HOE.— Truck gardeners and farmers on the Malapi and the farming regions around Columbia mountain and Jumbo town, will take notice that The Goldfield News has received a big mail bag full of vegetable seeds from the department at Washington, through the courtesy of Congressman Van Duzer, which are intended for free distribution. Partie.s having mining claims that are otherwise un- protective. might try seeding them down to vegetables. The bag con- tains muskmelon, lettuce, corn, beet and parsley seed, all particularly adapted to a hot, dry. rocky, desert region. It's getting a little late for Spring plowing, so it would be advis- able to apply early. Goldfield (Nevada) News, May 4. 1906. European Notes. The backwardness of the present season is amply borne out by the fact that while in an average year turnip roguing is in full swing by the 10th of May. it will be fully two weeks before the earliest varieties are in bloom: while, so far as we can at present judge, the ruta,bagas will not be fit for roguing until the middle of June. This will not necessarily affect either the quantity or quality of the seed, but it will effectually prevent any very early deliveries. This latter remark applies also to other crops, particularly spinach, which seems to be fairly at a standstill. One holi- day in seven, with throe dull cold days to follow, does not help us to look out upon nature with feelings of unmingled satisfaction, but we live in hopes of better things. The lack of green fodder for cattle has given an impetus to tlie sale of the quick growing varieties of kohl rabi. while the largely increased de- mand for rape and thousand-headed kale previously reported still con- tinues with a corresponding appre- ciation in the value. The sale of the latter has been helped by the fact that, owing to the great scarcity of green vegetables, the young shoots find a ready and profitable sale in our markets. As an early Spring sheep food, both for lambing ewes and the young lambs, the improved strains of this valuable plant have no equal; while the fact that it is also of use for the table, enhances its value. Even at the present advanced prices the seed is sold ridiculously cheap. The purple sprouting broccoli, both the tall early and dwarf late varieties, which are so largely used in the Lon- don markets from January to May, are worthy of the attention of some enterprising seedsman on your side, for they are not only a healthy, pleasant and easily prepared vegeta- ble for the table, but also form an excellent Spring food for cattle. Diners at London restaurants expect to find cauliflowers on the menu all the year round. To supply this de- mand during the Winter season, a number of varieties of the lieading broccoli are specially cultivated in the southwestern part of the country particularly in Cornwall and the Scilly Isles. By intelligent and per- sistent selection, there have been developed strains of the old Cornish broccoli, which head in in the months of January. February and March, after which time varieties of the Leamington and "Last of All" type keep the market supplied until the early cauliflowers are ready. The writer not having observed these in any American seed cata- logues, suggests that the culture is worthy of an experiment m any State where the thermometer does not fall below 15° Fahr. Some of the later well protected varieties would stand zero with a slight protection. EUROPEAN SEEDS. NOTES FROM HOLLAND. — Notwithstanding the continued cold winds during the month of April, vegetation in the bulb fields has but shown comparatively little of the effects. The cold and dry weather of the first two weeks had retarded the hyacinths so much that the Easter holidays .showed the bulk of them at their best and delighted the eyes of the many thousands of vi.iitors dur- ing these days. Tulip fields were in full blaze soon afterward, but, un- fortunately, the very severe night fro.sts that we experienced combined with a few days of soaking rain, caused many of the tulip blooms to last only a sliort time and nearly all of the double tulips had to be picked OA'en before they were quite out as the frost and wet had already caused the inside of the flower buds to decay. At present it looks as if the May- flowering tulips are going to make a fine show by about or a little before the middle of May, but, of course, so much depends upon the weather, as these tulips require dry and warm weather to show their grand flowers in their full beauty. The usual green auction sales in the bulb fields are now in full swing, and tulips are fetching high prices, especially in the standard varieties of self colors. Of hyacinths and narcissi vei-y little has been offered for sale and prices are about the same as last year. Shipments of cut blooms this season have been very light from this country as the prices for them ranged very low. The present outlook of crops is not unfavorable, although the blight in the foliage of the tulips has already made its appearance, and may do considerable damage, as now is the time that the bulbs make their prin- cipal growth. — Horticultural Trade Journal. England. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, 111.— Wholesale Trade List of Bedding and Greenhovise Plants, Perennial and Hardy Plants, etc. J. L. DILLON, Bloonisburg, Pa. — Wholesale Catalogue of Plants, Rooted Cuttings and Cut Flowers. Verbenas is one of this firm's specialties, which it has been growing for the past 29 years. Carnations form another spe- cialty; file firm introduced Queen Louise four years ago; this year its trump card is the variety Crisis. Then there are the standard varieties of roses; and useful information on the "Eureka" greenhouse construction. This fii'm has st^.OOO square feet of greenhouse space devoted to growing cut flowers, mostly roses, carnations and smilax. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I . Hoboken, N. J. ilUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirxa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICCS MODERATE tfeotioii the Ftofteta* Bxebamre whe» writing. KOSTER & CO, Nu'r«";i« BOSKOOP. HOLUND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTrees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, EU. CatalOLnio frp.* tin demand. Uentlon the FlorlstB' Bxcbange when writing. THE MAKING OF CATALOGUES — Commenting on the "stock" cata- logue and its drawbacks, the Hor- ticultural Advertiser (England) gives the following good advice: "Our advice to beginners and those in a small way is to aim at having a catalogue of your own as soon as possible, and if you cannot run to a fat volume, make it small, but as good in paper, printing, and contents as y^ou can. Don't crib from your neighbor matter which he has prob- ably cribbed from some one else, and which is stale and trite, but let your catalogue be a personal communica- tion between you and your customer, actual or prospective. It is well also to remember that a good catalogue, like Rome, was never built in a day. nor yet in one year. Try as you will, your first edition (not to mention later ones) will contain errors and omLssions by the dozen, and there is only one way by which it is possible to approach perfection. This method is to keep a copy, interleaved with blank sheets, always in the desk be- fore you, in which you can note ad- ditions, alterations, arid improvements from day to day as they crop up. If jotted down as they occur these are ready for inclu.sion at the annual re- vision, otherwise a large proportion is forgotten and lost. Treated in this way. a catalogue evolves towards per- fection; and though this can never be reached, still it is something not to be ashamed of, and will prove a far more effective factor in bringing grist to the mill than the best ' stock' article which was ever placed on the market." DWARF PRIVET. The finest plant out for edging:, walks, etc., 4 years old. 6-8 in. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Cash with order, D-WARF and XRAINCD FR17IX XRBES A 8PHCIAI«TV Send for Quotations. Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y. Frad Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery Block to Parks, Cometeries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO. ILL Uentlon the Florlata' Btxetaanxe when writing. NORWAY SPRUCE Choice, transplanted, perfect, hushy plants. Sure to please. Well shaped and well rooted. Packed to carry safely. 2 to 3 feet. $4.00 per doz- en: Si'S.OO per 100: 3 to 4 feet, fine, $c..00 per dozen: $40.00 per 100. No order filled for less than i doz. CHAS. BLACK, HIGHTSTOWN. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. . - ►♦♦♦ : Plant for Immediate Effect I Not for Future Generations. { start \wlth the largest stock that can be secured ! It takes over J tw^enty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. * We do the long awaiting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Prioe List NOMtf Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES StiiSM."."k.. L. WIVI. WARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. : ♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦ »»♦♦#♦♦•♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Uentlon The Florists* Bxcb&Dge when writing. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PI.ANTS Our Descriptive Oatalogrne of American Seeds and Plants is ready for malltng. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants SpeelallsU, ATLANTA, 8A UeDtloQ the Florist*' Bxcbaof^ wheo wrltlar. May 26, 1906 The Flori^t^^ Exchange 673 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary ; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. MOBERLY, MO. — The semi-annual meeting of the Missouri State Horticultural Society will be held here June 12, 13 and 14. 1906. An interesting pro- gram has been prepared, copies of which can be had on application to Secretary L. A. Goodman. Kansas City, Mo. Consul V. L. Duhaime, of Saltillo. reports that there is not a fruit-tree nursery in all Mexico, and suggests to American nurserymen of push and energy that they could succeed in that Republic. The consul says that fruit of the highest grade can be raised, all altitudes being available from the sea level to 5,337 feet. Apples and pears thrive In the elevated regions, while there are excellent oppor- tunities for raising peaches, grapes and plums. The consumption of fruit in the Mexican cities is lai^ge, much of it coming from the United States. Weeping Caragana. Weeping caragana is the pendulous variety of the Siberian pea. Caragana arborescens. and in horticul- tural lists is known as C. arborescens pendula,, the weeping caragana. It finds much favor with planters of ornamental stock on account of its unique character as a weeper, for there is no other one just like it. It belongs to the leguminous order of plants: its leaves are pinnate, its flowers yellow, singly or in bunches of a few together, and resem- bling a pea in shape, as, of course, all flowers of this order do. Its period of flowering is just as it leaves are fully expanded, and as its flowers set closely among the green leaves, the combination is a pleas- ing one. Among the number of weeping trees known in col- lections there is no other one just like this. The growth is free, in a measure, not cropped or sheared looking, a!Kl so devoid of the artificial look so many weeping trees have. Looking at the tree picturtnl. one would not deem it out of place were it met with in a wild woods, it is so free of artificial appearance. The extreme hardiness of caraganas is well known. The typical one, C. arborescens, comes from Siberia. Its introduction to botanic gardens dates back over 150 years. The weeping variety of it originated In Europe, and it has been see'n in collections here for years. But it could be used more than it is, and it will be, too, for the love of horticulture is steadily growing, and with its advancement there is an in- creasing demand for all that is good in the way of ornamental trees and shrubs. This weeping form is readily increased by grafting it on the common arborescens. Although it does gain in height gradually as one branch pushes up- wards and overtops the other it is well to start the heads on as tall stocks as pcssible. Stocks of C. ar- borescens are used. These can be produced of good .shape by cutting to the ground some very strong stocks, which will result in the forming of a new stock, straight and of good height. Straightness of stock is always desirable in a weeper, although in Summer, when foliage hides everything, it is not seen what the stock represents. This weeping caragana, as well as the common form, seeds freely, and it is quite likely that seed- lings from the weeper would result in weeping or other forms not strictly pendulous. JOSEPH MEEHAN. TRANSPORTATION TO THE DALLAS CON- VENTION.— Believing that it would be the mo.st convenient for the largest number of our members, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas R. R. has been chosen as the oflicial route from St. Louis to Dallas, Tex., for the meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen on June 13 to 15. And that the trip may be as pleasant as possible, the following schedule has been arranged: Leave St. Louis Mon- day evening, June 11, about 8:30 o'clock; breakfast at Parsons. Kan., Tuesday morning (here we will be joined by members from the West, who meet in Kansas City Monday evening, leaving there about 11 o'clock Monday night); dinner will be served at South McAlester, Ind. Ter. (where we hope to be joined by the southern members who go by Memphis, Tenn.), and we will be due to arrive in Dallas, Texas, about 6 o'clock in the evening. Parties going by St. Louis should arrange to reach that city by 7 o'clock p. m.. Monday the 11th. For those who find it convenient to go by Rochester, N. T., a special car will leave Rochester Sunday night, June 10, about 10 o'clock, which will be run by New York Central, Lake Shore and Big Four, through Buffalo, Cleveland and Indianapolis to St. Louis, reaching there about 5 o'clock p. m., Monday the 11th. Southern members could doubtless add to the pleasure of this trip by arranging to meet in Nash- ville, Tenn., and go in a party by Memphis, joining the St. Louis train at South McAlester, Ind. Ter. It is hoped that all will arrange to use the above schedule, so that we may all be together and have a good visit and social time throughout the entire trip; and if, as is hoped, we have 160 or more out of St. Louis, there will be provided a special train for us which will be run through to Dallas on fast time, stopping only for meals and for members to join our party. There will be 30 or more in the Rochester com- pany, and we hope by the time we all get together at St. Louis, we may have 125 to 150. Members coming through or from Chicago can leave there about 11 or 13 o'clock Monday, and reach St. Louis ill time. The Rochester company passes through Cleveland, O., about 3 o'clock a. m,, and Indianapolis at noon, Monday, June 11. Now as to rates; on account of the short time al- lowed on tickets sold under the certificate plan, it has been thought best not to try to use them ttis year, but in place of that members can use mileage to St. Louis; or wher^ there are 10 or more in a com- pany, they can buy party tickets at mileage book rate to St. Louis, Memphis, Kansas City, etc. At St. Louis, Memphis. Kansas City, etc., round trip tickets will be furnished on the basis of a $20 rate to Dallas or Houston; and we should advise all members to go by the $20 Houston ticket, which will be good for 30 da.vs: and those not wanting to go to Hoiiston, can have their tickets validated at Dallas for return. But the cost of the ticket to Houston being the same as to Dallas from St. Louis, buy that ticket, and you will have it to use it you want it. We expect to have a delightful trip of three days to Houston, Galves- ton and San Antonio, the Houston trip costing from St. Louis using mileage, can, of course, u.so any line they wish, and stop at any point; an ad- vantage you would not have on other tickets. The M.. K. & T. has been chosen as the official route, and it is hoped all will u.se it, so we may be together If there are any who want further information con- cerning other route.s, etc., write me, and I shall be glad to give you fullest possible partlcular-s. E. ALBERTSON, President A. A. N. Bridgeport, Ind. Caragana Arborescens Pendula. (Weeping Caragana.) nothing extra, and the San Antonio tri]) only $3, and the Galveston trip ony $1 extra. On the return trip from Dallas you will have the opportunity of changing your route so as to pass through Oklahoma City, Kansas City, stopping at these points as well as other places for any side trips you may want to make within the 3 0-day limit of ticket. To those who have not their berths secured through from starting point, but who want to secure them from St. Louis to Dallas, we would suggest that you notify me at once how many berths you desire, and send $4 per berth for Pullman and $2 per berth for tourist car to secui'e same, and I will have berths reserved for you. The regular rate tor berths from St. Louis to Dallas is $5 per Pullman and $2.50 for tourist cars, but we hope by having your applications in early, and making up car loads, to be able to charter the cars so as to make a saving of $1 or more per berth on the Pullman and 5 0 cents or more on the tourist car. 0( course, applications will be filed as received, and this saving can only be made to those who get in early with applications and secure berths in the full cars. If there are enough "wanting the tourist cars to warrant it. one or more Will be furnished. Do not put this off too long. We do not want any to be dis- appointed. I will be glad to give any further information wanted at any time. Parties on their return trip Horticultural Notes. Every nurseryman is interested in privets. What is wanted in the North is a good evergreen one. The nearest approach to it now Is the Ligustrum japoni- cum. It is a perfect evergreen, and as a guide to its hardiness it may be added thai it proves just hard.v in Philadelphia. The new hydrangea, H. arborescens grandillora, or whatever it may be called, is a good thing. The flower heads are all sterile, like those of H. pani- culata grandiflora, making a grand display all Sum- mer long. It is a native of this country, and it wll» be in great demand. The Downing everbearing mulberry, often spoken of as a variety of the alba, or white mulberry, is evi- dently not of that type at all. It is of the rubra or red mulberry type. The Hicks' everbearing appears lo be of the .same cla.ss. Both are good shade trees as well as good for fruit. Clerodendron trichotomum is the only one of the s:enus so far proved hardy as a large shrub in the North. It is quite hardy, and the rose and white flowers make a grand display in late Summer. It can be pruned to make a small tree. It suckers slightly when its roots are disturbed. There is but little can be done to keep down scale insects when trees are in leaf, but Bordeaux mixture and Paris green should be made reaay ror fungus and winged insects. Several sprayings through the Summer is good for the trees. Those who have not tried the growing of Azalea indica alba should do so. As a guide to its hardi- nes.s. it is hardy in the vicinity of Philadelphia. Plants should be set out now, to have them get good root-hold before next Winter; and plant them where their wood will ripen well in Autumn. Because of its dwarf habit as well as for its golden tinted foliage, which is so pronounced in Spring and Summer, the golden-leaved mock orange, Philadel- phus coronarius aureus, is a favorite for edging ever- green and other beds, much as is the variegated leaved althaea. Standard azaleas, imported from Europe, are now seen in many collections. They are extremely pretty when in this shape. Grown in tubs they are useful for temporary ornamentation where blooming plants are required. As seen where used, the plants have stems of about three feet in height with finely developed leaves. Late Transplantings. Try as they do to have all plantings done early, there are always some trees, or shrubs, to be moved late, and how best to do it and have them live is puzzling to the oldest planter. There are a few trees and shrubs which refuse to live transplanted late, but without naming them, it may be said in a general way that all are worth attempting. When deciduous trees have formed leaves in Spring, plant them as we will later there will be a great check to them. But a customer otten desires certain work done, and so long as the trees live, the purpose is answered. The way to proceea. and the only way, is to cut off very nearly all the young gi-owth, but not quite all. Leave a few leaves at the extremity of the shoots without fail. Then fol- low the usual practice in good digging, keeping roots fi'esh, pruning and so on, and proceed with plant- ing as usual until the hole is nearly filled up. Then pour in water, and continue flooding with water for two or three days, when the hole may be leveled oft. There is every chance of such a tree living. Evergreens require to be treated in much the same way. Pines with few exceptions should have their new growth cut quite off unless there can be had a good ball of roots and soil with them. There are exceptions in the case of the white pine section, in which are cembra. monticolar and strobus. Thesb are more readily moved than any others, and I have seen them when their new growth has been three to four inches long moved with entire safety when planted as recommended, the new shoots standing out firmly in a day or two. The cembra. called Swiss stone pine, deserves more popularity, both for its merits as a handsome tree and because of the ease of transplanting it. There seems to be two types of it in cultivation, one making a good sized, handsome tree, the other being of a dwarf growth, but something of what it does depends on soil and situation. But that it is one of the easiest of pinen to transplant, there can be lio doubt. Pruning Oaks. An oak tree is a "tough one" to transplant, even when the less difficult of the lot are in mind, but that there is a way to move them successfully is shown by the many instances to be pointed out of large trees growing and thriving which were trans- planted when of good size. In these cases suc- cess followed severe pruning, coupled with the usual good care all trees should receive. It is difficult to get customers to acquiesce in the proposition to prune large trees severely. They pur- chase them large because they want the spreading 674 The Florists' Exchange Rosa RuK05a, 18-24 Inch $10.00 per 100 " " 2-3 feet I3-50 " •« " 3-4 feet 15.00 " Rosa Rugosa Alba, 18-24 Inch 12.50 " " " " 2-3 feet 15.00 '• Write for prices on Evergreens. HIRAM T. JONES union county nurseries Elizabeth, N. J. IfentloD Tbe FlorlBtfl* Bxchange when writing. ETEROREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in tact everytblng in the line of HAKDT ORNA- MENTALS required by tlie trade. HARDT HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade listB. BAY SXATB PItTRSERIBS, NORXH ABIPiGTON, MASS. VeDtlon tlie florists' Bxcbance wtiea writing. F. & F. NURSERIES TS? SHADE TREES Wliolesale GrowexB TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Bzcbange when writing. Trade Catalogue Free Hollanil Unfseiy StoGK Ask for Our Catalogne. It will interest yon. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.!1SK' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. ii3nttoo Tlic Florists' Bxchange wlien writing. R O 5 E S iVi in pots, Strong, Healthy Plants, BABY RAMBLER, $6.00 per 100: $<0.00 per 100. RICHMOND, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. CRIMSON RAMBLER, $2.00 pr 100: $20.00 pr 1000 MARECHAL NIEL, $2.00 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. JOHN A, DOYLE R.D. No. 3, Springfield, OHio. Mention the FloriBts* Bicbange when writing- RICHMOND ROSE 2 1-4 in $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 800 AMERICAN BEAUTIES 2 1-4 in. pots 15.00 per 100 Oash with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES Free from mildew ; stroug and healthy BRIDES and BRIDESiVlAIDS, 2} In. pots, .119.00 per loO ; $8.5.00 per 1000 : S! in. pots, $12.00 per 100. KILLARNEY, $15.00 per 100. Cash With Order. J. W. HOWARD Russell Street, Woburn, Mass Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Uen lUiMOON COMPANY ror t TRCC6, ftHBUBft, VINES Your ( and SMALL FRUITS DescTlptlve IlloBtTated Catalogne Free TBE WM. B. MOON CO. MorriBTllle, Fa. Tbe Floiiflts* Bxchange when wrldoff. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSHOOP, HOLLAND Hardj Nursery Stock, such as H, P, Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematig, Bnz- aa. Choice Evergreens, Peonies, etc. Ask for Catalogue. Ifentlon The Florlats' Bzchaoge wben writing. AMERICAN BEAUn ROSES For Sale at Rose Lawn Greenhouses. From 2 inch pots, $55.00 per 1000. From 3 inch pots, $80.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order. J. HENRY BARTRAM, LANSDOWNE, PA. Mention TTie Florists' Exchange when writing. American Beauty Roses FOR SALE. Strong, healthy plants. From 3 In. pots, S3. 50 per 100. " 4 •■ " 4.00 " " A. L. THORN[, fLUSHING, L. I. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Gilt-Edged Rose Stock. Large plants ready for oeneh, own roots. Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND... WELLESLEV . in., $10.00 6.00 ..4 in.. 8.00 70.00 CHATENAY " -- 3 in., 4 50 KILLARNEY S in.. 8.00 70.00 BRIDESMAIDS .3 in., 4.00 35.00 GRAFTED, Extra strong, ecjual to 4 in. stock. Per 100 Per 1000 KILLARNEY $16.00 $1&').00 GATES 10.00 CHATENAY 10.00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. Mention The Florists* Bxchange wben writing. THE BRIDE... and Bridesmaid ...PLANTS Healthy Stock, 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100 : $35.00 per 1000. LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA. PA. ' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE M7UYERICHN CMRNHTION Price $3.50. ISend for Sample Pases T. OELAM^RE PTG. & PUB. CO., LM. 2.8^DUANE STREET, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DORMANT NURSERY STOCK Aristolochia Sipho, strong plants. 20c. I Hybrid Perpetuals, general selection, 8c, Ampelopsis Veitchil, 3 years. 7c. Crimson Rambler, 2 years. 8c. Magnolia Chinese (with ball) $1.25. I White and Yellow Ramblers, 2 years. 6o . Large assortment of Shrubs inchidin^ Spireas, Snowball, Barberry, Calycanthus, Cornus, Fig. Currants, Deutzias, Honeysuckles, Strawberry Trees. Syringas, an; S17.501000 LEEDLE CO., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield. 0. Medtlon The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. May 26, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 675 growth, hence they are averse to lessening the length of the branches. But in all such cases the height can be left, and that much is gained over a small tree. The proper and the safe way with oaks is to prune back all branches to within a foot or so of the central branch. It is by far the most satisfactory way. If unpruned it may live, but the growth would be poor, while under the close prun- ing plan new shoots are made of some length and all of a uniform appearance. There are rules all planters should follow, such as the getting of all roots possible, the making clean cuts of all jagged, or multilated ends of roots, the keeping of the roots moist until replanted, and the planting of the trees firmly in the ground. Mod- erately dry soil is best for planting use, as it can be broken up to fit in closely about the roots, and it should be helped in this by pounding it firmly on the roots as it is thrown in. A very good way is to fill in as described until the hole is three parts full, then pour in some water, which will solidify the soil about the roots, after which the hole can be filled with soil to its level. Oaks of good size can be transplanted treated as described, but there are two species which rarely fail to do well — the pin oak and the swamp white, palu.stris and bicolor, respectively. It surprises many planters how well these two do; and they are two good ones to recommend to prospective buyers. Trees for Forestry Purposes. Nurserymen who raise their own seedlings, and all should do this to some extent, should keep in mind the rapid increase in the calls ror .seedlings required for forestry purposes. Think of our vast forest resources a.s we will, no one can gainsay that the supply of lumber of many valuable trees "is far more difficult to obtain than desirable. There are forests enough in far off States, but not in close proximity to Northern ports as there used to be. This is shown by the increased demand for seeds for sowing by those alive to the fact that in a few years there will be a great call for lumber and with seeds sown now. it will be many a year before what seed- lings come from them will be of a size to cut for profit, but depend on it the one who sets out trees on hand suitable for them will not be wasting money. The pines are favorites; the wnite, the red and the pitch are three that do well North, and these are sorts the seeds of which are not hard to obtain. Hemlock spruce is another valuable one; so is red cedar. A great deal is written of the value of the yellow locust and the catalpa, the former for posts, both for this purpose, in fact. The locust is a good while in growing to a suitable size, but its wood is of a most durable nature^ The Catalpa specio.sa grows very fast, and is highly recommended for po.sts, and in comparatively treeless regions it has no competitors for first place. All of the trees mentioned are of a hardy nature, and in the more Northern States It is still a good time to sow the seeds, looking to the raising of seed- lings for the call which is sure to come. Shade for Rhododendrons. Those who contend that beds of rhododendrons may be established in the full sunlight and do well are right In a way. With beds well made, deep and moist, the plants will grow there. So would ferns of some sorts, but both will do better in partial shade. The ideal spot for rhododendrons Is a place where there is but a half day or le.ss of sunlight reaching them. The base of a northern slope Is such a position. There is where the native rhodo- dendrons may be found in all their luxuriance, their leaves fresh and green after the severest of Winters. The soil they are in must be of fine texture, at least that which immediately surrounds a freshly planted one should be such. Set out with a ball, as all are, unless the soil Is loose and fine the new roots do not take hold readily. After once established they thrive in any good loamy soil. With partial shade, moisture in the soil and the soil a loose loam, the rhododendron will thrive almost anywhere. Purchasers of rhododendrons make a mistake when they take plants with every shoot surmounted with a flower bud. It makes a grand display the first season, but not one will be there the year following. In after years when the plant gets large there are always some non-flowering shoots as well as those with flower buds, so that every season the plant gives some flowers. When salesmen keep this in mind and properly represent it to visitors' satisfaction, sales will result. It is a good deal better that they take a small plant bearing flower buds on but half Its shoots. There are sorts that flower in a young stage much more profusely than others. Everes- tianum is one: and with this in its favor it may be said in addition that In hardiness and beauty of foliage it has no equal. The flowers are rose in the bud, lavender when expanded, with petals nicely crimped. Sowing Early Ripening Tree Seeds. It is odd that some species of maples and elms ripen almost as soon as they form in Spring, while other species of the same do not ripen until Autumn. This early maturing is particularly noticeable among the elms and maples. In the case of the former ll is in fact rather the reverse of the usual way. for nearly all species ripen in Spring, and but a small portion in Autumn. With maples two only of those known in nurseries ripen in Spring; the greater num- ber are collected in Autumn. What is singular and very important Is that the Spring ripening sorts will make nice seedlings the same Summer if sown as .soon as they are ripe. The two maples are the red and the silver. These flower and form seeds with the expanding leaves, and are ripe in a month or six weeks later. All the elms common in the trade are Spring ripeners. This includes those of Europe as well as those of our own country. The exceptions are the crassitolia, a Texan species, and a Japanese one, parvifolia. And, singularly, the.se are not only .\utumn sorts, but are nearly or quite Winter ones, tor often their seeds are not falling until early in November. It is well to remember that there are early ripen- ing sorts of the kinds spoken of and preparations should be made to collect the seeds, or pass in the orders to your seedsman to look out for the sorts you want. In addition to the kinds named, elms and maples, there is, too, one of the birches, rubra, which ripens in June, and requires the same treatment as the others. It is quite likely that all Spring ripening seeds .should be sown as soon as ripe, and that if so treated they would grow at once. There is Daphne Mezereum, Rhus aromatica, many of the bush honeysuckles and others that are iji this class. ing of these places with this class of plants, made some exceedingly effective displays, displays that had along with others that of permanency to commend them to those contemplating laying out new grounds or renovating old ones, and even now the success attending the early achievements of so noted a land- scape artist continue to induce many others to imi- tate his style, hence one rea.son why the class of plants needed for that kind of work is still growing in demand. It may be said that evergreens planted so close together as to form masses will in a year or two be ruined; but on most places where planting of that kind is done there is help enough allowed to thin the plants out before one spoils the other, and when this is systematically done the individuality of every plant can be maintained for many years, and even when recourse to thinning becomes of no avail. Judi- cious pruning may as a last remedy be resorted to and thereby the masses of specimens saved still longer. When retinisporas were first planted here in large numbers it was the invariable custom every Fall to protect them securely by a covering of boards. Of late years those clingin" to that custom are in the minority. Most people have found that a .shelter Sov\\\\. Ground Plan of S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibit, to be held In Fair Grounds Building, Dayton, O., August, 1906, Classes B and £ and pact of Class O are Similarly Disposed on Second Floor. If not permitted to become dry after they are ripe, a delay of a few weeks will not prevent their grow- ing. JOSEPH MEBHAN. Evergreens at Newport. R. I. The planting of nursery stock of all kinds Is now in full swing, and in another week the rush of work in that line will be over for a season. The planting already done this Spring shows that a demand exists for most kinds of tiees and shrubs exceeding that of recent years. This is especially correct in regard to choice, medium-sized evergreens, of which there is at present but few remaining unsold, while deal- ers who had received large orders for this kind of stock weeks ago had to have them partly filled from nurseries out of town. Tears ago flowering shrubs were planted in greater numbers than of late years, but for fifteen years or more the fashion has seemed to require that on places having any claim to pre- tension, there must needs be large masses or groups of retinisporas. resulting somewhat In the neglect of many beautiful flowering shrubs. Mr. Bowditch it was who first laid out and planted some of the finest places in Newport, and it was in the planting on these places that he inaugurated here the system of massing retinisporas. Mr. Bowditch in the plant- of spruce branches Is not only much cheaper and less laborious to erect, but it is also better; tending ultimately to almost fit the plants for the climate and soils of the locality wherein they are placed and are to remain without much nursing. D. M. S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibit. The accompanying illustration shows the ground plan of the building in which the S. A. F. O. H. trade exhibit will be held In Dayton, O., next August. Dayton Is exceptionally well located, being very central, in fact superior to any meeting place here- tofore, and offers unexcelled railroad connections to all points; all of which insures a large attendance from all over the United States and Canada. The exhibition building is especially adapted and arranged for the purpose and on account of its shape — rotunda — with entrances on four sides makes all locations equally choice, thus giving better oppor- tunities for the satisfactory display of wares. Ap- plications for space should be made at once. Horace M. Frank, 112 South Main street, Dayton, is superintendent of trade exhibit. 676 The Florists' Bxchange ft XK h 2000 Plants, Franz Deegan, 2J4 inch pots ji 500 Plants, Sunrise, 2)4 inch pots |i $6 00 per 100; $5 '.00 per 1000 h C HSU iA^ITH ORDER, ROSE ^ ULiijniTiiM i/viiiiniivL, GROWER ^cAf ralHiiijifiir ToUfc JI0O. dfltnuil&c ntfllnr. mlfflur jiftuiAc jtflfr jfiSuc aftf -Jfcr Jliir -Wftn- alllkjnSirJiilHlDC jiJBic jrffccjifisjBV-jiSiii iilfcr rfHiiL jJtfctLjrffer irfk jAc jdfiic _rffe JiffSuL infflk nAit lAr jALjCk.^k Jk jdJkjflfejtflk jJftkL. ; BENJAMIN DORRaIe, 8000 Richmond Plants 2500 from 314 inch pots, $15.00 per 100 5500 from 2J4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100 P L E K S E i i i Dorrancetown, Penn.| J, ROSE PLANTS, nncStrong Plants,froni 2% in. Pots Sunrise - Kaiserill Liberty - Per 100 Per 1000 K.OO $40.00 n.OO 25.00 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $3.00 $2.^.00 Dncle John 3.00 25.00 Chatenay 2.50 22.50 Per lOO Per 1000 Bride $2.50 $22.50 Bridesmaid 2.60 22.50 Ivory 2.50 22.50 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2'^ in. pots, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. ^ I O H IVI O IN D $50.00 Per 1000 Bench Plants, AMERICAN BEAUTY, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Mme. Abel Chatenay and Perles, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. LIBERTY, Bench Plants, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG, SI Waba&h Ave., Chicago ^ ROSES IN POTS. ^ We can still furnish In good condition, in pots suitable for retailing, the following list of roses! In Per Pots. 100. Alfred Colomb 5 $20.00 Alfred K. Williams 6 26.00 American Beauty , 6 25.00 Anna de Diesbach . . 6 25.00 Ards Hover 6 26.00 Anna of Gierstein 6 25.00 Baroness Botlischild 6 25.00 Baron de Bonstettin 5 20.00 Beauty of Waltham 6 26.00 Brenda 6 26.00 Countess Murinaise 5 20.00 Capt. Hayward 6 26.00 Coquette des Blanches 6 25.00 Capt. Christy 6 25.00 CUo 6 25.00 Common Provence 6 20.00 Chas. lefebvre 6 25.00 Countess of Oxford 6 26.00 Countess of Roseberry 6 25.00 Climbing- Clothllde Soupert 6 26.00 Dinsmore 5 25.00 Duke of Teck 6 25.00 Dr. Andre 6 25.00 Dupuy Jamain 6 25.00 Dawson 6 26.00 Dorothy l»erkins 6 25.00 Eusfene Furst 6 26.00 Eclalre 6 26.00 Etienne Levct 6 26.00 Fisher Holmes 5 20.00 Francois Michelon 6 25.00 Prau Karl Druschkl 6 25.00 Gloire De Iiyonnaise 6 26.00 Ololro De Dijon 6 26.00 Gustave Plganeau 6 26.00 Grand Mogul 5 26.00 Helen Keller 6 25.00 Heinrich Schulthels 6 25.00 Jules Marg-ottin 6 25.00 Jennie Dickson 6 26.00 John Hopper 6 26.00 lady Gay 6 66.00 Killarney B 26.00 Louis Van Houtte 5 20.00 yteg Merrllees 6 25.00 Manda's Triumph 6 25.00 Marchioness of Iiome 6 25.00 Margaret Dickson 6 25.00 Mabel Morrison 6 25.00 Maerna Charta 6 26.00 Mad. Gab. Inizet 6 25.00 Mad. Victor Verdier 6 Mrs. J. s. Crawford 6 Merveille d© Iiyon 6 Mad. Plantier 6 Marshall P. Wilder 6 Mad. Norbert lievavasseur (B. Rambler) 4 Mad. Norbert Xievavasseur (6. Rambler) 5 Persian Yellow 5 Philadelphia Bambler 6 Fink Roamer 6 Prairie Queen 6 Paul Nesrron 6 Pride of Waltham 6 Queen of Queens 6 Hug-osa Alba 5 Bodocanachi 6 Boger Iiamberlin 6 Sweet Briar 5 Star of Walthanl 6 Senator Vaisse 6 Tom W^ood 6 ITlrich Brunner 6 Universal Favorite 6 Waltham Bambler G White Bambler 6 White Baroness 6 White Provence 6 Victor Hug-o 6 Trier (New Wliite Rambler) 5 26.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 26.00 25.00 15.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 26.00 20.00 26.00 20.00 26.00 26.00 HYBBID, TEA AND OTHEB EVEBBX.OOMIITa BOSES. Belle Siebrecht 5 Beauty of Bosemawr 4 Bridesmaid 4 Caroline Testout 5 Clothllde Soupert 4 Duchesse de Brabant 4 Coquette de Iiyon 4 Francisca Kruger 4 Gruss an Teplitz 6 La France 5 Mad. Jos. Schwartz 4 Mme. Abel Chatenay 4 Mme. CamlUe 4 Madalena Scalarandis 4 Marie Guillot 4 Papa Gontier 4 Souv. de la Malmaison 6 Souv. de Pierre Hotting 5 Souv. de Pres. Camot 5 Viscountess Folkstone 5 20.00 12.00 15.00 20.00 10.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 25.00 20.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 HENRV A. DREER, 714 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. New Orleans. News Notes. At the last meeting: of the Horticultural Society a resolution, drawn up by a committee appointed for that purpose, was adopted favoring the passage of the bill now before the Senate to admit denatured alcohol duty free. C. "W. Eichling will head a delegation of local florists to attend the meeting called at Chattanooga. Tenn., to organize a Southern Flor- ists' Society. The majority of the local florists will join this new organ- ization and give it a good start. The arrangement committee for the Fall show reported progres-s. The exhibi- tion will be given on condition that the Ladies Floral Society lend their support. A committee was appointed to suggest plans for our annual out- ing. Robt. Newsham was elected to membership. Chas. White, the old- est local florist, was elected to life membership. Abele Bros, exhibited a seedling calla named Perle of Stuttgart, claim- ed to be an everblooming variety and showing a tendency to grow dwarf and bushy. We are experiencing a very dry spell at present, no rain having fallen fiir about six weeks. Vegetation is suffering in consequence and planters are waiting for rain to resume opera- tions. Business in general is dull, outside of funeral orders there is very little doing. S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia was in town last week with samples of the new Nephrolepis Whitmanii. H. D. Despommier has been ap- pointed head gardener at Athletic Park. M. Cook & Son are offering the front lots of their nursery on St. Charles avenue for sale. E. Valdejo and wife left for Al- sace last Saturday and expect to re- turn by Christmas. P. A. Cincinnati, O. News Notes. Business is still on the quiet side. Roses, that is, Bride and Bridesmaid, are getting poorer every day. W. E. Hall, of Clyde, O.. is cut- ting the best carnations in this part of the country, which sell at $2.50. to $3. while others fetch 5 0cts. to $1. Peonies are coming into this market, selling at three, four and five cents: we will have plenty by May 30 for Memorial Day. Sweet peas will also be in good supply and at fair prices. H. M. Altick, vice-president of the S. A. F. O. H., was in the city Thurs- day soliciting advertising for the Day- ton Souvenir Book, and he was. as usual, very successful. This will be a very instructive work and will, be one worth keeping for reference. Fred Lautenschlager, with Kroes- chell Bros. Co., Chicago, was also a caller. He had just returned from Henry Varnon's, a vegetable gar- dener, of Cummingsville, O.. to whom he sold a boiler to heat 24.000 feet of glas.=:. He reports a fine business. All the growers are bu.sy as bees planting, and after Memorial Day I should not be surprised to find, bed- ding plants very scarce in this sec- tion. Mr. White, of Anderson & White, Lexington, Ky, and Charles Dietrich, of Mavsville. Ky., were also callers. E. G. GILLETT. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writlug. WILLOUGHBY, O. — H. R. Carlton will plant four or five houses this year with his new violet, Governor Herrick. May 26. 1906 The Florists' Exchange 677 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akors H R 09tJ Kessler P F .. Allfii J K 693Eing C.,n Co Alh-ii \V S Co eSSKoster & Co .. Ambuoher Jas 891 Kroeschell Bros Anderson & Chrlsteusen i.;,|eblor Wm E 886 Lager & Hurrell AiuUirra Nurs 072 Lane J '.vhrnann G 890Lt,ngJahr A H ..6»3 ..711" . .872 ..698 . .6!W . . ftStl ..6n:< 693 670 ,'^"?""tv ll>" I.awrltzen C BadiT John 6S6LpedIe Co 674 Barilay Jas !• . . • 686 Lehnlg & Wlnnefeld 6,S6 Barrows H H & Son i^,jtland I.um Co ..099 _ . , _ 8.° Lord & Burnliam Co 7(Kl Dartram J Henry. . .6i4 ^nwden & Sons L ..6.S0 .688 ^ McFadden B C. McKellar C W Bay State Nurs ■■■674g„^„ p Bayersdorter H & Co..jjadsen & Christensen Tim g<)0 g<'»<^'' J ? in May & Co L L ....6«.'5 Heaven E A 898 ji^P^jj^n b p fig; Becker William ...679 Beckert W C Benedict G H . . , Benjamin S G . Bergcr H H & Co Bernlng H G .... Black Chas Bloom J S Boddlngton A T SI2 McKisslck Wm E .094 6SbMcManU3 J 693 879 Mitchell H F & Co .671 071 Mioh Cut Fl Exch .090 094 >rilliiiiL' F 693 '"- M..1IZ A 682 O-'- M.Miiiiu.T .T C Co ..699 ■ ■ 009 Moon W H Co 874 Craig & Co Robt Crowl Fern Co . . Cunningham J H. . Cut Flower Exch . Dann & Son J H . Day & Webher. Boerger A W 09U Moore Hentz & Nash Bonnet & Blake 693 (193 Breitmeyer's Sons J 683 jiorse 0 C Co 670 Brown Peter 091 iHos),aek Ludvig .690 Bryant J M 670 Natl Florists' Board Budlong J A 095 „( Trade 090 Burpee W A Co 070 National Plant Co..0;i0 Byer Bros ^SO Nicotine Mfg Co 897 Caldwell W E Co . 700 Nelpp G F 092 Campbell C H 880 Nlessen Leo Co... 074-94 Carlton H R 679 QQ^ppjierk P 67" Chase Stephen • • ■ ■ fraj PaclSc Seed Growers Co Chicago Rose Co . .695 g7(> Chicago earn Co. . . .679 pai(,,^„rpe Co P R .6.97 Childs J L 671 parsll W H 6S7 Chinnick W J 69! pp^nopi; g g 094 Claus J H 687 Pentecost S N 0S7 Clipper Lawn Mower Co peterson Nnrs 672 , „ „ °'''Phila Cut Fl Co .. .094 Cohanzle Cam Ocj. .087 pjjug Market ...674-94 Coldwell-Wilcox Co 698 pi(.j.pp j,- ^) q^ ^93 Conard & Jones Co 871 pierson F R Co 66!) Connell B 087 pjerson U-Bar Co .689 CouBlns Jr Leonard .. 694 pierson A N e78-,87 Cowee A Hil'lllsburg Cut Fl Co Cowee W J 896 694 Coweu's Son8_ N 698 puzonka G 690 ..888pc.iiworth C C Co .694 ..696 Pare Culture Spawn Co ..691 '^ 070 ..893 Pye E n 674 O-'ll Kackham George A 890 .087 Rawlings E I 686 Davis A B & Son..079 Ravnor J I 693 Deamud Co J B 695 Reck & Son John .690 Denouden H & Son .074 Reed & Keller 698 Dickinson A Co 070 Reid Edw 694 Dlctsch & Co 699 Relnberg G 695 Diiler Caskey & Co. 700 Relnberg .P 676 Dillon J L 678 Relyea & S> . 898 Thornhedge Ghouses 6.Si,iox 691 .\mpelopsls 674prlvet 67'' .\raucarla .... . . .890Ri,ododiendVo'nV ' l.'llorS .Vsparagus . . . .669v70-7lR„ses ...668-71-74-76-78 f*""" 687-90Salvla 890-91 Azaleas 672.seeds 670 Begonias 870-90-91i;m|iax fei-9e Eulhs 669-70snlreas 672 Caladiums 669-70.7Islocks 687 91 Cwjnas 669-71 Tuberoses' ' ■.'.■-■.■.'.■. . . 869 Carnations 879v(.rbenas 091 Chrysanthemums 678-91vinca Wo 91 Cinerarias 680vincs '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.mi-h ''■imatls 672violets 670 >J„'i'JL. SSi MISCFLLANEOCS Conifers 672ArtlflciaI Leaves ...690 Cuphea 691p.ollers 098 700 Cut Flowers ..e93-94-95Cut Flower' Bo.'i^s.. .696 C.vclamen ■ • • • -SseFngravlngs 670 ?»^! as 670.71-9lFertilizer» 697 Daisies 687-90pittin>:B 700 Dracaenas .... 886-90-91i,-ior,sfg' .Sup'pli'es ' ' ' Evergreens 674-86 698 700 J'"™, 6n-96pi„„er Pols & Tubs 6.97 luchsias e9lGIasa 09s '-;'''''^, .;™'„'„^?Gl«zins Points ....09S .eranltims . . . .679-90-81f;i,„„se Bldg ..699-700 Vl',»""°" ^S?-I'0"lters ... ....699-700 Gloxinias .. .671-.S7[i,.„tlng 699-700 H.irdy Perennials . .674rnt,ectlcldcs 697 cliolropes 8?2-2il."niber 698 wLl™"^"" •■■■SoSr""'°t ^ P»l"' Sup- Ivies 679-90 p]ipg g99 nlilfias ^™rI1 PlPCi! Joints' 'vaives '(199 i.nueiias 891g|, j^ 699-700 .690! Tanks 700 Moonvlnes Mushroom Spawn ..670„, , „ , , _ Narcissus . 671 '^ ^ Implements 099 Nephropiepls' !!!!!.'! 686T'Othpick3 Wired ..096 Nursery Stock 690Vegptable Plants ..091 Orchids 668-86 Ventilators 7(»0 I'ansies 660-79-MWants 6S.s Contents. A Few Hints 6S2 A Southern Society Organized 680 American Peony Society 680 Among the Growers. . ." 681 Canadian News 685 Carnation Queen Louise at Lancaster, Ohio (Illus.) 682 Carnation Victory in England 6S3 Catalogues Received 672 Changes in Business GSO Club and Society Doings 683 Customs Decision. An Important .... 680 Dahlias, Propagating 6S2 English Horticultural Notes 6S2 Evergreens at Newport. R. 1 675 Express Rates Advanced in New Jersey 680 Floral Canopy, A. (Illus.) 683 Good Vs. Bad Business Methods. .. .681 Heating 696 InsecLs. Combating 683 Jessamine, The Cape. 6S3 Market. Review of the 689 Narcissus. A Disease of 682 Nursery Department 673 OBITUARY:. . F. B. Smith, Wm. J. Schray (Por- trait.) 681 Patents for Plant Novelties 682 Peony Night at Philadelphia 680 Question Box 69.^) Readers' Views, Our 681 Rose Columbia (Illus.) 684 Seed Trade Report 671 S. A. F. O. H. Outdoor Show at Dayton 680 S. A. F. O. H. Spring Show 6S2 S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibit (Illus.). 675 TRADE NOTES:— Cincinnati. New Orleans 676 Grand Rapids 679 Boston. Chicago. New Tork 68 1 Buffalo. Philadelphia. St. Louis, Washington 6,Sr. Indianapolis. San Francisco 697 Cromwell, Conn., Kansas City 69S Weeping Caragana, (Illus.) 673 THE UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS from advertisers who use our columns, on the unparalleled success, and the large returns therefrom, afford a guar- antee of the efficiency of advertising in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE such as no other similar periodical can boast of. I//OLET CULTURE Price, St BO Postpaid AJ.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York THE STANDARD TREATISE ON GARDENING. TjJE BlIDEiEB'S llSliiliTIIIIT New Edition. UNDER THE DIRECTION AND GENERAL EDITORSHIP OF WILLIAM WATSON Curator, Royal Qardens, Kew. Thoroughly Up-to-Date; The Recognized Authority on Gardening; Most Distinguished Contributors; Lavish in Illustration; Indispensable to Practical Florists and Gardeners, to Country Gentlemen and the Amateur. 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Or, we will send purchaser the two volumes on receipt of a first payment of 94.00 and six monthly payments thereafter of 92.00 each, A. T. DELA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd., "il//: New York PubUshers and Proprietors THE FLORISTS' EXCHANOE. The value of The Gardener's Assistant has been endorsed in this country by many of our leading gardeners. It can be purchased on easy monthly installments and should be in the hands of everj g^ardener desirous of being thoroughly conversant with all the develop ments of his business. We are Headquarters for all books In print touching on Hortlcultuial Subject*. Write us for a Catalogue. 678 The Plorists^ Exchangee -■-■i-S-i?a? ■■:•■•:•■•;•■•;■■•:'■•:•■■:•■•:'■ THE E. G. HILL eOMPANY, RieHMOND, INO. Being the Originators of RICHMOND, we have considered it only right to liold to the price agreed upon eaily in tlie year ; but now that the trade in general has ent the price, we offer RICHMOND as follows; Strong grafted plants, tlioroughly established, in fine condition tor benching. $10.00 per 100. SIOO.OO per 1000. GRAFTED RICHMOND gives splendid results in the late Fall and early Winler, when red roses are in heaviest demand, expert growers claiming that the yield at this time is very much in excess of that of own root and OUR STOCK OP OWN ROOT RICHMOND is unsurpassed the country over— in splendid health and condition, ?5.00 jer 100. S50.00 per 1000. JOE HILL The most beautiful rose of the "Sunset" type ever introduced, though it has no PEHLE blood in its veins ; iiroduces one of tlie largest blooms in the entire rose family ; growth, very strong, tree in prodjiction of ground shoots; foliage, darl; and leathery ; color, pinli. buff and salmon, exquisite in tint. $20.00 per 100. $a00.00 per 1000. Own root or grafted. WELLESLEY $10.00 per 100. Own root or grafted. GRAFTED MAIDS In large quantity and the most elegant condition. $10.00 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000, BRIDE AND MAID. OWN ROOT Propagated from grafted stock, vigorous and clean ; change your stock, get Kichmond grown plants. $25.00 per 1000. NEW ROSES Of especial interest to catalogue men. CHERRY RIPE, resembles a dwarf American Be.anty; produces sheets of bloom. RKINl'^ MARGARET OF ITAIilE, a splendid red bedder. MME, LEON PAIN, ANGEL PELUPPO, two exquisite pink teas. VENUS, a fiery red moss, and LA NKIGE, a pure white moss. MME. BALLU, and MME. HENRI GRAVEREAUX, two grand, double jiink Rugosas, a ciass of roses now recognized as invaluable for the American Garden. HUGH W.\TSON, the Irish H. P. with crimson flowers, and KUHM DEN GARTENWELT, the German H. P. with deep red blooms; also MME. GUILLEMOT, and MME. PHILIPPE RIVOIRE, two of M. Pernet-Ducber-s tine H. T's in combinations of white and orange. All the above noveltie.s at $55. OO per lOO. Special prices on large ({uantities. See our trade list tor descriptions; "something doing " in New Roses Cor they ai'e an iiiiiisiially valuable collectiou. MOONVINES, $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, ready for 3 in., $30.00 per 1000. COLEUS Choicest collection in the country, $2.00 per 100, our selection, to include SEN- SATION and DUNEIRA, in each hundred. CHRYSANTHEMUMS A ccmplete assortment of popidar sorts at S'20.00 per 1000. Young stock specially propagated for June planting. NONIN and TOUSET (tlie very best early and late whites,) now at $35.00 per 1000. 'i-i'i'ic'i':' Mention The Florists* Excbange when writing. ■■"•■"■■■■■"■"■"■"■'■•:■■•:•■■:■■■:•■■:■■■:•■•:■■■:•■■:■■■:•■•:•■•:•■•:•■ GRAFTED ROSES KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list Grafted Stock, rrom 2% inch Pota. KIL,l.ARI«eV. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per Etoil De France. $20.00 per 100. I'OOO. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 perl, 000. Richmonil. $25.00 per 100 ; $200.00 per 1 ,000. Rosalind Orr English. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless of number per 1,000. ordered. The following varieties on their own roots, from 2', Inch pots, very fine plants, repitted trom 2 Inch pots. KUIarney . $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1.000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr Eoglisb. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1. 000. Standard Varieties Grafted. From 214 Inch pots. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; tor A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. Franz Deepen. Bridesmaid. Bride. Kalaerin Aagusta Victoria. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testont. Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs, Plerpont Morg^an. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1.000. American Beauty. On own roots, from 2 '4 Inch pots, »8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1,000 ; 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000: Aiirll, May and June deliveries. Maman Cochet. A magnlflcent pink rose of Mermet type, and the beat of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2 '4 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levava^aeur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarl Crimson Rambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of thia sensational rose from a>B inch pota, at $2.76 per dozen ; 117.50 per 100; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Mention The Florlsti' Bxcbange when writing. 160,000 GRAFTED ROSES foSJL f 3 1-3 inch Pots «I5.00 per lOO jt EXTR.^ FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW LIBERTY, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN VERBENAS Perfectly healthy. Fine bushy plants, 3 to 8 buds and blooms Price. 3 in. pots, $4.50 i>er 160 J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg:, Pa. CARLTON'S LATEST ADVERTISINQ BULLETIN Beats all the othe rs Bunched. I Mt'iiUcm The Florists' Exchange when wrltlug. I just want to say that I have had more answers fi'oin your paper then all the rest of the papers put tog^etlier, as I'ar as I can tind out, and I am very much pleased with the adver- tisement. \Villou^hby,0. H.R.CARLTON. Ueatlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture Price, $i.so The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.2-8 Daane St.,Ncw York rOR MAY DELIVERY fttOn 4 In. POTS 1500 .\merican Beauty lOo., $90.00 per I, OOO 2(K)0 Bridesmaids flc, $50.00 FOR JUNE DELIVERY FROM 4 In. POTS 3^00 American Beauty lOc. t90.OO per 1,000 2000 Brides i 1,000 Bridesmaids. 6c., $50.00 Strong Healthy Plants— Nouo Better Grown— Cash with Order. ALFRED P. SMITH, MADISON, N. J. Mentl.pn The Florists' Exchange when writing. "The Best Is the Cheapest in the Long Riui" is a trite, time-worn say- Ins, but It applies as forcefully to-day as when first uttered or ivTitten. Bar- eain counters attract bargain liunters, who buy because tliey can buy cheap. The man who is looking for quality spends his money more wisely: he pays a eood price and gets a goobesi $6.00 {ler 100 ; $50.00 |)er 1000. R I C H M O N D, now ready, fine plank, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000 * ,. . . 100 1(XX) Kaiserm. ready uow .$4.00 s:i0.00 Chateuay 3.00 25.00 Biidesmalds 3.0O 2.5 00 100 llXiO BridcR $3,00 SZi.OO Meteors 3.0a 25.00 Golden Gate 3.00 2.5.00 , WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO , klentloo The Horlsts' Escbange when writing. — w w w w.^w.^.«.w w^w^-^r-w-w w .w CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders tor My Maryland. A great many people doubtless tbink they can grow the variety as well as we do. We look at such things In the same light. Then, toi>. perhaps some people have confidence in our statements, which Is also a factor. Not many carnations succeed In every locality. My Maryland has not. Even under these cir- cumstances we advise you to try It. You may thank us for this advice later. Awarded first prize for 50 white at March Show, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader tn the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 50 variegated at March Show, Cin- cinnati. Grand stock ready now of both varie- ties. R. 0., $2.50 per doz.. $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHE: H. ^Vf^BF-R & S07«8 CO.* OAKLAND. MD. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Jensefl & Dekema CARNATION SPKIALISTS 674 W. Foster Ave., CHICAGO. Mentlmi 'llif Fl'irtsts* Exctiange when writing. CARNATIONS SMITH & GANNETT, GENEVA, N. Y. ' Meutlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jessiba* $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000 Immediate delivtry. All the novelties in Chrysanthemums, March dr-livery. If V(>u did not receive my new list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MA.DISON, N. J. ^^^^Iltlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlgg. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 QUKEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. MLMitioo The Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for it. We can quote iowest prices for best quaiity cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Ifentlon Tbe FlorlBts' Exchange wben wrltlDe. t;A.RrNA.rioiNs nO.STON MARK KTlrom pots S2.C0 QUKKN I,Oiri«K 2.00 KN<:H.\NTRKS'* 4.011 LIKIIT. PKAKY 6.00 OKKMAN IVV 2.60 PANSlKS.iu bud ami bloom 2.00 PETUNIAS, In bud and bloom. Dreai'a best "train 2.00 A.SPAUAGUS SPKENOEBIl, 3 In. pots, Btrone 5 00 S. Q. BENJAMIN, Fishkill, N.Y. Mention The FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN GARNATION Prica 93. SO A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duatie Street, New York. Uentton The Florists* Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 jierlOO; $76.00 perlOOO. S. J. GODDARD, Framln{ham,Mass. UentloD Tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Grand Rapids. Society Meeting. The Grand River Valley Hor- ticultural Society met at the green- liouses of Henry Smith, on May 12. "Growing Things unOer Glass" was the topic discussed. Addresses were made by Mr. Smith and N. B. Stover. Tlie latter gentleman named some of the varieties of roses and carnations grown twenty-five years ago and com- pared them with the magnificent Howers that aj'e favorites to-day. The rose is always the favorite and Grand Rapids has 200,000 feet of gjass de- voted to its culture. The carnation nearly equals the rose in popularity aiid is liked for its Iveeping qualities. Prices for plants in Grand Rapids are 2 5 per cent, below the prices of other cities. Geraniums wliich sell for $1 here, in other cities are worth $1.2.5 to $1.50 per dozen. Bedding plants are as cheap as they were eight years ago. This despite the fact that coal has advanced in price 25 per cent., glass 50 per cent., building material 100 per cent, and living expenses and other necessities are higher. There are now 900,000 feet of glass about Grand Rapids devoted to the growing (if flowers. Dr. C. E. Patterson spolce briefly of the influence of sunlight on the grow- ing plants. He advanced a theory that each class of plants is under the influence of a particular planet the light of which goes to malce up the white light of the sun. The passing of tlie sunlight througli a prism he said resolves it into the colors whicit each of the planets diffuse. He sug- gested that by experimenting the liorticulturist could determine what planet controlled each plapt and hence what light would best hasten its growth. The cucumber he said is under the influence of the moon. Its light is blue and by passing the sun's rays througli blue glass the growth is hastened. WILL USE THE EXCHANGE ONLY. I will advertise only in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE the coming year, as I get better results than from any other medium, and thinK I can sell all I grow through your paper. E. B. JENNINGS. Conn. GovmR HwK VioifT. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 t>er 1000. No. i STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOUGHBY. OHIO. llentiim The Florists' Exchange when writing. t. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLET STOCK 'pHE PRINCESS OF WALES is still the leader of all single violets. There is no other va- ■■■ riety on the market that can be compared with it as a commercial violet, because it blooms from Sept. 15th to May 1st ; every bloom marketable. It has size : it has color ; it has fragrance ; it sells when any other variety, single or double, cannot he given away. The people want it. So great is my confidence in this violet that the following Autumn I wilt de- vote 80.000 feet of glass to the growing of this variety. I have about 200,000 nice divisions uow ready to ship at the following prices : $2.00 per 1 00. S 1 5.00 per 1 000. 500 at 1 000 rales. Lots of 5,000 $14.00 per 1000. Lots of 1 0,000-$ 1 3.00 per 1000. WILLIAM SIM, CLIFTONDALE, MASS. Largest Grower of Violets in America. Order Your Violet Stock Now. CMRVSAINTMEiVlUAl STOCK, 3 1=4 in. POTS A. J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard (Tlory of Pacific Leila Filkiiis filaud Dean Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham - Wm. Duckhara.- Appleton - C. J. Salter BonnafTon Mrs. E. Thirkell- YELLOW Per 100 $•2,50 3.00 2.00 5.00 2.50 2.50 2.00 10.00 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 October Sunshine Per 100 $2.50 Yellow Eaton 4.00 Smilax from 2Va inch pots 2 00 WHITE Ivory 2.00 Mme. Bergman 2.OO Alice Byron 3.00 Mrs. Henry Robinson 2.50 Polly Rose 2.OO Timothy Eaton 2 50 White Coombes 3.00 White Dean 300 CRIMSON Black Hawk 2.OO John Shrimpton 2.00 EDWARD J. TA.VL,OR, Southport, Conn. Hfriflim The Florists* KxcUmiKe when wrltlne 100,000 Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Monrovia, Polly Rose, Apple- ton, Eaton, Robinson, Bonnaffon, $1.25 per 100; $10.0(1 per KMiil Alice Byron, Wm. Duckham, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per li.too. Geraniums, S and 4 in. puts, $4.00 per 100. HEALTHY STOCK— ENOUGH SAID. IVM, BECKER, Box 48 FARMINGDA.L-E., L. 1. CHRYSA^IVTHEiVlUMS White— Timothy Eaton. Mrs. Geo. S Kolb, fine, early, Estelle, Alice Byron. Ivor.v. Pink— -Glory of the Pacific. Balfour, Minnie Bailey. Dr Eoguehard. Y*-llow--Col. D. ApplelOD, Mrs. JohL Whilldln. Robt. HalUday. Rooted flattings, $2.00 per lOO: $15.00 per 1000. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Meutlon The Florlsta' Bxcbange when writing. MARIE LOUSE VIOLETS strong, Sand Rooted Cuttings, clean and free from disease. February struck, S2.00 per 100, S15.00 per 1,000 BEDOING PLAIVTS Swccf Alyssum, Double Dwarf, stocky plants in bloom, S2.00 per 100. Single Petunias, finely mixed, strong and stocky, $1.50 per 100. Otlier bedding plants ready May 20. Cash with Order. C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 RniNCBECK, N. Y. HOW TO liBOW PIDSHBOOmS A practical treatise of ln8tructlon, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price, - • • 10 cents, l\. T. DC La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co.. 2-81Duane St. New York. Mt^ntl'.n The Florists' ExcbaDgy wlieu writing. 680 The Plorists' Exchange FOUNDED m 1888 A ;Wei'Uy." Medium: of InterchanSe for Florists, Nnrserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered a.t New Tork Post OBce as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK. 127 East Berwyn Avenue. P. O. Box 1697. Telephone 3765 John. CHICAGO OFFICE HiLiCstrations. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Price on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order Draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-halt Inch, 75c.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-tnch, $1.25, :pe';iil los lions ..xira Send for Rate ""ard sV.ov.- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this ofBce 12 o'clock Wednesday to .secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with ca.sh or satisfactory references. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Outdoor Exhibition at Dayton. Growers and introducers of novelties in cannas, asters, geraniums, petunias, roses, and other tender or hardy garden material should not underestirnate the value of the opportunity afforded in the plans as formulated by the Executive Board of the S. A, F. tor displaying and introducing to the public such meritorious new things as they may have to offer. The county fair follows directly after the close of the S. A. F. convention, and the large local atteiid- ance should and doubtless will bring good business to the exhibitors. One prominent grower who ha» taken a big space states that the proposition prom- ises better than the planting exhibit at the World's Fair, as a business getter. The catalogue mail trade houses cannot afford to overlook this opportunity. Planting is now going on under the supervision of skilled gardeners, and all exhibits will have the best of care and full protection throughout the Sum- mer. The charge for space is merely nominal. For rates and assignments, address H. M. AXTICK, Dayton, O., or WM. J. STEWART, Secretary, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. A Southern Society Organized. Pursuant to call, a number of Southern florists and others interested in horticulture met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Chattanooga, Tenn., on Tuesday, May 22, and organized the Society of Southern Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Forty-two members were enrolled, and the following officers elected: R. C. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga., pres- ident; C. W. Eichling, New Orleans, La., first vice- president: C. C. Hunt, Chattanooga. Tenn., second vice-president; Dr. J. F. Wilson, Poulan, Ga., sec- retary; Joseph Stockier. New Orleans, treasurer. The first C(mvention will be held in New Orleans. Peony Niglit at Pliiladelpliia. The next regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia will be held Tuesaay evening, June 5, 1906, when there will be an exhibition of peonies. Everybody is invited to send flowers for this event. All intending exhibitors will please for- ward flowers, express charges prepaid, in care or David Rust, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, above Spruce, Philadelphia, Pa. EDWIN LONSDALE, secretary. American Peony Society. The annual meeting and exhibition for 190G will be held in Boston, Friday and Saturday. June 15 and 16, in connection with the peony exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. A liberal schedule of prizes is being prepared. A. H. FEWKES, Secretary. An Important Customs Decision. A case of considerable importance to importers has Just been decided b.y the United States .Supreme Court. It deals with the bonds given to insure the proper valuation of imports. Heretofore it has been found impossible to collect on these bonds, the Government attorneys, pending the decision .just made, holding that the bonds were not good and that where cases of undervaluation were made out by the appraiser, the Government could not collect the penalty. All this the decision of the Supreme Court changes. The result will be that importers will here- after exercise great care in their invoices, to avoid the heavy penalties for undervaluation. According to the procedure in the department, onf case in every ten of goods imported is sent to the appraiser for valuation. The others are used as the dealer desires. This system w^as adopted so that tlie goods, of which there may be large accumula- tions while the appraiser has the question of valua- tion under consideration, shall not cause a conges- tion, and may find their way into the regular chan- nels of trade without delay. Robert C. Bercktnans. President-elect Society of Sontliern Florists and Ornamental Horticalturists. In order to provide against undervaluation, the importer is required to give a bond in twice the amount of the entire Invoice, the object being that when the goods sent through have passed beyond the reach of the collector, he may collect the face of the bond, should any undervaluation be found in the one case he has examined. The law provides a penalty in double tlie value of the entire Invoice for undervaluation, and this penalty the bond was supposed to cover. In the case at issue the contention was made that the jurisdiction of the collector could not extend be- yond the case of goods before him, and fhat the pen- alty could be collected only to that extent. It was contended that the bond was not a penal bond, and was in effect of no value whatever. Collectors and appraisers have had no end of trouble with this question. The attorneys of the Government have taken the stand that, as the case which has now been decided was pending, collections could not be made on the bonds and that there would be time enough to collect penalties for under- valuations when the test case had been decided. The Supreme Court has decided that the bond is a penal bond, and that its full face value can be col- lected from the maker where a case of undervalu- ation is sustained. By reason of urgent and persistent demand upon the Department of Agriculture for information re- garding certain vegetables, fruits, and minor agri- cultural products, the Bureau of Statistics will en- deavor to secure information as to condition of such products through supplemental schedules which will be sent to all correspondents during the month of May. Express Rates Advanced in New Jersey. The recent doubling of the rates charged by the United States Express Company for the conveyance of boxes of cut flowers from certain points in New Jersey to New Tork, and the increase in the charges for return empties shipped by the same company was discussed by the New York Florists' Club at its meeting on Monday uight, May 1-1. The matter was placed in the hands of the club's very efficient legis- lative committee — Messrs. O'Mara, Allen, and Sheri- dan— which assures thorough and prompt attention, looking to any relief that may be possible in the premises. It was brought out in the discussion that the rea- son adduced by the express company for the in- creased rates, was, that at the former tariffs the traffic in question did not pay. The packages are light and bulky, consuming considerable space in the cars, etc. The alternative presented to shippers in the meantime is to use the wagon express which has been giving most satisfactory service since its incep- tion, and which, it may be remembered, was ren- dered imperative by advance in the regular express rates some four years ago, the former tariff, how- ever, being subsequently put in force. The inaugura- tion of this wagon express proved the most potent agency in securing the previous reduction, and its general employment in the localities affected, may be equally beneficial on the present occasion. This would mean the taking away of an annual revenue of some $25,000 from the regular express company — not a large amount, perhaps, in the aggre- gate receipts of such a powerful corporation, still one the loss of which would no doubt be felt. A pleasing feature of the present occurrence is the promptness with which the secretary of the S. A. F. O. H. has. on behalf of that organization, taken up the matter with the express company. The in- crease is as yet local; but it was. if possible, to nip it in the bud, and prevent its becoming general, that the secretary's prompt measures were adopted. He is still in communication with those in authority, who, so far as the correspondence read by Mr. .Stewart at the New Tork Florists' Club meeting dis- closed, do not seem inclined to discuss the subject with the S. A. P. as an organized body. The quick work of the society in this instance is to be greatly commended; and in contradistinction to the tardiness, the necessity of "appeal" to take action in a similar case four years ago. demonstrates that we are certainly progressing along right lines. And while the society is endeavoring to render this helpful and necessary service to the florists affected by the present increase in express rates. it is lamentable to note the indifference to the S. A. F. and its work shown by these same members of the craft. Out of possible hundreds in the localities hav- ing this grievance but four of those shippers are members of the organization, according to the latest report. However, it is well that the welfare of the whole trade is at all times the society's aim; and its action now affords but another proof of its use- fulness; and an added example of how all are apt to lean upon and look to the S. A. F. for assistance in time of trouble, even though many — too many, un- fortunately— do not contribute a single kopek toward its maintenance and the carrying out of its opera- tions. Ttie S. A. F. O. H. Spring Sliow. Judging by what is evident on the surface there seems to be but little interest taken or enthusiasm shown in the proposed exhibition of the S. A. P. O. H. for the Spring of 1907. The committee intrusted with the matter of securing the needed guarantee fund appears to be quietly at work, but how effec- tively is not disclosed. The only parties exciting themselves over the subject, evidently, are the mem- bers of the New Tork Florists' Club, who being de- sirous that the show be held in the Metropolis are busy endeavoring to secure a suitable building for the purposes of the exhibition. This, on the face of it, appears to us to be a waste of good effort, under the circumstances. Be- yond the mere statement of a local member of the Board of Directors of the S. A. F. O. H., to the effect that it was the consensus of opinion of the board at its meeting in Dayton, that New Tork would be a desirable place in which to hold the pro- posed exhibition, no oflicial intimation of any kind relative to such a thought being uppermost in the minds of these gentlemen has come to the club. The holding of the show, too, is contingent on the guar- antee fund reaching $10,000. That amount has not so far as made public, been subscribed. It looks therefore, as if the New Tork .Club were busying itself to make preparations for something which may never materialize: or which may not be theirs after it has become an actuality. We submit that it would be but common courtesy to the New Tork Florists' Club to be advised, offlcially, of the S. A. F. O. H.'s intention in this matter, to be informed also of the present status of the guarantee fund, and of the prospects of its being fully ob- tained; in other words, whether in the opinion of those concerned such a show will be held, in the Metropolis, and when. It is idle and fruitless work chasing the wind; or to prepare your stable with only an imaginary horse to put into it. May 2i;. 1908 The Flori^t3' Exchange 681 OUR READERS' VIEWS [Wholesome diacasslons on suhjects that Interest. Con- tributions to tbts fiolumn are always welcome, — Ed.] the subject would at once receive the attention it deserves, and no more words about it Please give my regards to my fellow-workers iu the vineyard. PROSPERITY. week's issue, he mentions deservedly Daphne Mezereum, and suggests that it ought to make a good not shrub, for florists' use. It certainly would; and, I think, would also make a good seller; but Daphne cneorum, would, I think, be a still better plant tor this purpose. It is an evergreen, of a low growing habit. There is a bed of it here at the pres- ent time, covered with its beautiful, pink, sweet- scented flowers. I have frequently grown it as a pot plant, and it is most desirable. It is easily propa- gated from cuttings, and I have several times seen in England good specimens of it worked high on the Mezereum stock; it then makes a fine, graceful drooDing nlant. W. H. 'WAITE. Bernardsville, N. J. ^ ^ „ , Good versus Bad Business Methods. Dapnne Cneorum. when a merchant advertises his gn,„is at certain Editor Florists' E.xchange: I specified prices, he knows that the wares he offers There is always much of great interest to the j *""*" ^7'"'"^ 'he money asked for them. The pur- hardy plantsman in Mr. Meehan's notes. In last ^'^^'^<^'' shares the advertiser's opinion, and feels sure he will get the equivalent of his money by the trans- action— otherwise he would not enier into it He expects to get just what he orders; no more and no less. If the seller throws in a dozen or more valu- able plants than the number ordered, or cuts his rates, then the buyer justly concludes that the stock ottered was not worth the original price asked ihe same holds good in advertising. The adver- tiser who contracts for one inch does not expect to get two; If he does, and a cut rate to boot, then he naturally and correctly believes that the price asked for the inch was double, or more, what it was worth Advertising space is what the trade paper pub- more ""tw*^- ''"■l'"''f2 P'-'""Ples looks for nothing more. That is why the best firms offering the be.si f^mro^.\''^r^.-r^,- -way! -"- - AMONG THE GROWERS Moon's Nurseries, Morrlsville, Pa. We recently had I he Free Seed Distribution. Editor Florists' Exchange; Occasionally there appear in the trade papers an outburst of indignation at the free seed distribution that at once must bring the blush of shame not only to the cheeks of the several members of Con- gress, but must make sad the hearts of all who have had the temerity to engage in the nefarious business of supplying teeds to any of the constituents of the unfortunates that have allowed the so-easily-to-be corrupted constituents to vote fur them. Of course, it is all wrong to send a packet of any seeds to any one, unless it has first been stamp- ed "these seeds are not warranted to be what they are named; nor does the vendor guarantee them in any respect," or words to this effect. Of course, any seedsmen who dares to sell to the Government any seed that will bear a test for vitality, or that by chance should be true to name, ought to be ostra- cised. What right has any one to dare to go con- trary to the rules and regulations of that august body of "United Seedsmen?" These Congressmen and their abettors in their crime, together with the men who are so depraved as to make a machine mean enough to bag such -seed and the printer who sets the type, the man who makes the ink, indeed the company that makes the press ought all to bf indicted. What business have these or such as these to interfere even to the extent of sending one bean to any one, thereby taking the bread out of the mouths of the "poor but honest" seedsman? It is a shame that some rich and bloated tiller of the soil in his palace in the woods, on the hilltop, beside the babbling brook, on the prairies, where by the grace of God the wind blows the hayseed from his whiskers, where the "hog-sop and hominy" is the chief of his diet, should be permitted to get one single bean to put in his soup unless he buy an unwarranted package from a duly accredited and reliable firm that will cheerfully refund his 5c. if by the grace of the same God that blew his whiskers clean, the seed do grow, and turn out cabbage in the stead of radish, or cucumbers instead of melons. What riglit has a man, who is such a fool as to be a tiller of the soil, that any self-respecting seedsman should regard? It is all that can be ex- pected if he get his money back; he ought to be thankful and be glad to have the chance to till his garden even if he does not get a crop. Does it not help to clean out the weeds and thus save labor another year? Of course it does; and he ought to be satisfied. He should return with scorn the seeds with which his friend in Congress has tried to bribe him, and if he does not he is a disgrace to our coun- try, and the seed trade ought to rise up in a body and as one man demand of the country that proper laws be enacted permitting any magistrate to com- mit all such Ingrates to the common jail. No pun- ishment is too great. They have no right to treat their friends in any such manner, especially when they can get their money back by losing only one crop. And what is one paltry year, anyway? These Hay-Seeds are rich, and the poor seedsmen must live; so poke it to them, make them, buy their seeds in the open market, give them any old thing, and if they kick offer to refund the cost price, but be sure to say you "will only refund upon receipt of satisfactory evidence." This will "fetch them to their milk" nine times out of ten and you will hear no more about it. Don't give the rascals one chance; they have no right to live at any rate — only that they happen "to have a dollar roll or two; and when these are gone and their work with the hoe will no longer provide the necessary nickel wherewith to buy their seeds, let them go without. Keep up the good work; give them no rest. "Constant hammering will make the iron hot," and eventually something will drop. There can be no doubt that if the subject is agitated long enough and hard enough. Congress and the people, all the people, must see it our way and come "omediately" down. I am with you in this work, and if everybody only knew how great an influence I yield I have no doubt lisher traffics in; he know.s, or should know, at how much he can sell it in order to make a margin of profit, and carry out to their fullest extent his ob- ligations to his patrons. When he gives his space for nothing, cuts his rates, or throws in free a quan- tity similar to that contracted for or not ordered at all. then the advertiser may assure himself that his interests as an advertiser are being neglected by the publisher, who is on the same basis as other mer- chants, viz., that he must employ the best business methods to give satisfaction to his customers and to himself. There are many advertisers who, unfortunately for themselves, give little thought to these important points. Inured by cheap rates and free space they take their chances in periodicals adopting these practices, and discover their error when too late. Their goods remain unsold; and it is behind hand to offer them elsewhere. A case in point was recently brought to our notice. A firm offered Its goods in the columns of a contemporary, resulting in the fol- lowing correspondence: "Please discontinue our ad. in . You don't seem to have anv readers." The publisher's reply was: "'Very sorry. But you know 'you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." We have the circulation all right, and think we have the readers. Try it again with something else. "(This correspondence is now before us.) The .same firm advertised the same goods iu The Florists' Exchange, and with success, apparently, as we had no complaint. Proving that while the other fellow "had the circulation all right," and "thought" he had the readers, they were not of the kind that buy goods. There is no profit or satisfaction in advertising of this character. The merchant not only wants pub- licity but he wants buyers, and the best kind of buy- ers at that. You get all these good things when you use the columns of The Florists' Exchange. And our motto is that well put by one of our own advertisers: "You tiay for just what you get. and get just what you pay for." The man who conducts his own busl- ,. ".'"" ■■"■• ■■■■ pleasure of pavini: -i vi^u tn the nurser es of the Willi-mi II \i,„ , r- ? Morrlsville t>-, 'r , """-"n H- Aloon Comjiany at .ighl"^';^;e'^elaware"R!^:;rLrire"^^;ri^l!:?;:' !lock"'%yel\Z.r^. !:i^.J^L=l'=.'-- 'n nursery ,, ^ . .- piece of ground shows good cultiva- tion and IS in perfect order. The entire urservl's numt'r^d'" I'lf th "'^^ ^"^ '•" ^^'^'^ ^'^^'=""" al!'rows-'are cm?i^»nt. f l^'' """^ "^ a diagram showing the Co m.?J{?. M '"''''^ """^ i" ^"""'y ^'^'^lion. so that If a Coloiado blue spruce, 3 feet high, is wanted a man row"2Vn° '■"";■"■ f/"°" ^' f""- P'" oaks 8 to 10 ?ot? row 240, section M. This system greatly facilitates business; and it is also adopted when a customer goes around selecting stock. The stock being se- sectTon!" ete. " ''"' °" " ^""^ ^ '^""'"''^ ^"^P* °' the^ow. The business done the past season has been the largest in the history of the firm. Near the office Iw-U-TTi? ^ ^'■^"'' '?' °^ ■"'P'-oimen Japanese maples! back of these was a large piece of ground devoted to some of the newer varieties of flowering shrubs The .stock of evergreens here is very good and in all'siyes We saw blo.-k after block of hemlock some she; rid o hers grown naturally; many blocks of Arbor' vitse-s, ranging from 2 feet up to 7 feet; a very ex- ceptional block of retinLsporas 6 to S feel through perfect specimens. There is a splendid stock of The^zlis ?'1o' tf''^ ^""^ ^"'''^- ^" ^^" shaped the sizes, 3 to 5 feet, are very desirable. But the greatest surprise was to see about two acres of Azalea amcena in full bloom. This azalea does very well here, and a large business is done in The stock consists of plants in 2-inch pots in frames, for planting out this season, up' to specimens m the field that sell at $3 to $4 each All varieties of shade trees are in exceedingly large numbers, and all are well grown, with straight stems We observed grand blocks of Norway maples, pin oaks, lindens and sugar maples. Flowering shrubs are grown here bv the millions and a very extensive business is done in them The demand for fruit trees has been very large the past season; these are also grown on a farge scale There is also a very extensive stock of herbaceou.s plants, consisting of all standard species These nurseries are well worthy of a visit. D.Win RU.^T. it. cold W. J. Scliray. W-illiam Jacob Schray. one of the oldest florists of f^t. 1.0U1S, died at his residence. No. 4101 Pennsvl- u?olf r.fJ.^""'"' ?,". 7"^«day, May 15. The funo?al Uiok place on Friday afternoon. May IS, from his Uate residence Fifty members of the local Florists- Club attended, and the club sent a beautiful floral wreath as a token of sympathy. Mr Schray was born in Wuertemberg. Germany March.7, 1S34, and learned the florist business in aU its branches in Stuttgart. He subsequently worked m Munich and other parts of Bavaria until 1852 He went to St. Louis in 1S55. He served as land- •scape gardener to the late Henry Shaw, the founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden, for two years In 1857 he established himself in the business" of florist which under his personal supervisioi; had grown to be the largest in St. Louis. He also served one vear as park commissioner, and helped in beautifVing the city, m ornamenting public grounds and stock- ing up private conservatories. Mr. Schray was numbered among the pioneer German-American residents of St. Louis and was widely known. Among his fellow craftsmen he was greatly esteemed. Had Mr. Schray lived another year, he would have celebrated his golden wedding He leaves a widow, who was his helpmate for 49 years, two sons — Emil and Julius — and thousands of friends in the city. The business will be continued by his two sons, who were asociated with him at the time of his death. sT. PATRICK. Frank B. Smith. Frank B. Smith, florist. Danville, III., died at his home there on Sunday, May 13. He was born in New York fifty-nine years ago, going West when a child with his parents. In 1SS5 he located in Danville 111 and engaged in the florist and market gardening busi- ness. Most of his time the past two years was devoted to the raising of fine chickens, the florist end beine looked after by his sons. He was prominent in the Vermilion County Poultry Association. Deceased had been a member of Kimber Methodist church for years and was a member of the K of P lodge and the Court of Honor. Mr. Smith Is survived by his widow and four children. 682 The Florists' Bxchange English Horticultural Notes. AN EXCEI.LENT CARNATION. — The Ertitor of The Florists' Ejfchange once advised me never to write about English carnations, since no self-respect- ing American grower would look at them. His ad- vice was given a few years ago, however, before EnKlish raisers of carnations had attempted much with the American varieties. The flower I wush to refer to is named H. Elliott, and was exhibited by a market grower of that name from the Hassocks Nur.series, Sussex. The flower itself is as large as an ordinary Malmaison, that is. from 3 to 3 % inches in diameter, firm, with plenty of petalage, long, stout calyx, a non-splitter, deliciously and prom- inently scented (a rare quality in carnations of this sort) " while the color is quite exceptionally bright and 'pleasing — a combination of Mrs. Lawson and Enchantress pink, with a rich suffusion of salmon. Of course, it received an award of merit, and it well deserved It. The stems are about 2 feet long, some of them perhaps longer; but the large flowers cause them to arch just a trifle, when they are unsup- ported. Mr. Elliott, who is an elderly grower, has had this variety for at least a year, and has been working up a stock. What the mother parent was I do not know; but Mr. Elliott stated that the pink English tree carnation named Lady Carlisle, was the pollen giver. It is said to grow freely and has been throwing flowers since December. A BREAK IN PELARGONIUMS. — A few years ago a retired English lawyer (Lord Penzance) in the seclusion of his Cornish home did what no rosarian seems to have previously thought of doing; that is, he began crossing the sweet-scented briar rose with various old-fa.shioned garden roses. What a happy union! tor we have the graceful, rampant single-flowered roses in many pretty shades of color joined with the fragrant foliage of the sweet briar. Well, some one has presented us with a cross between the oak-leaved scented pelargonium (P. quercifolium) and a fancy or decorative pelar- gonium. Perhaps the cross has been effected be- fore; but if so I have not heard of It. The mar- riage has given notable issue, for while the foliage and habit of the plant has remained almost unaN tered. even to the preservation of the foliar odorl- ferou'snes.s, the flower trusses are signally improved: they are comparatively large, very bright rich rose- pink, and are borne upon long upright stems. Now the next step will be to get a few large double- flowered, hybrid, scented-leaved varieties! DAFFODILS. — I had thought to write at some length about the daffodils. So far as my ob.servation goes, you in America do not seem to indulge to any considorable extent in daffodils (narcissus), have no Daffodil Society and hold no exhibition solely for daffodils and other bulbous Spring flowers, as we on this side are doing. Tet, they are dainty, fas- cinating blo.ssoms, with a wide range of variation. We had expected to see something startling among white trumpet daffodils this year, but the best and indeed the only new comer was N. Beauty of Kent. Mr. Englehart is still specializing with the poetlcus group in which he has made remarkable improve- ments. One, called Magnificent, has a broad, flat, intense orange apricot crown. This is quite a new- color and makes a distinct advance. But I believe the subject of daffodils demands more than passing notice, and, with the Editor's permi.ssion, I will return to it in a succeeding letter. J. HARRISON DICK. P. S. I learn that the stock of Asparagus Col- mani, recently certificated in London, has all gone to America. — J. H. D. Propagating Dahlias. I have hoard several complaints this season about the tubers of last year's new varieties failing to break, and I have examined some tubers which have been well developed and quite plump, with new roots starting, but no symptoms of starting into growth. It has been suggested that the fault is caused by the plants being propagated from tops instead of cut- tings taken off close to the tubers. It is rather a difficult matter to explain. I do not think that there is any grower who would wilfully send plants out to trade growers that he knew would be of no use for stock the following season, and I may get into trouble if I say it is the fault of the propagators. I have had some considerable experience among dahlias, and have found that under the most or- dinary circumstances some tubers may fail to start in the Spring, especially those that are struck late ill the season. Tet, on the other hand, I have taken the tops off new varieties received in May, rooted them, and they made useful plants for stock the following season. It may be unnecessary to say that when taking the tops for cuttings they must be cut off quite close below a pair of leaves; but this is one point, and the miost important is that the lateral shoots which show at the base of the leaves must not be cut oft. I have made a practice of putting these cuttings in without removing the basal leaves, putting them into the soil only Just deep enough to ke^p them firm; or sometimes it may have been necessary to use a stick to hold the cuttings In position. When it was first suggested to me to prop- agate from the tops of young plants, I certainly thought that if they did root they would be of no use as stock plants for the next season; yet experience proved that they were. It may not be in all in- stances that failures are caused from the lateral shoots at the base having been removed when mak- ing cuttings, but this is one sure cause, and with young and inexperienced propagators this may be Birdseye View of I^ancaster, O. Courtesy Walter Day. done without any idea of the mischief they are doing. I would recommend any one interested to try a few tops this season, tor the purpose of prov- ing my remarks. Put some cuttings in without re- moving the leaves and side laterals at the base, and others in the orthodox way of taking tne lower leaves off, taking the side shoots with them. I think the latest tops I have taken have been in the end of May or early in June. I have rather extended this note, but it is a most important matter. One grower tells me that after buying last year's novelties and cataloguing them, he" has had to buy all his plants of several sorts to execute orders. — Metropolitan in Horticultural Ad- vertiser. A DISEASE OF NARCISSUS. — The Gardeners' Chronicle of London. Eng., in a recent issue figures and describes what appears to be a new disease of narcissi. Sir Watkin is a variety that seems par- ticularly prone to the trouble, which has also been found on N. poeticus. "The disease is characterized by the presence of large yellowish-brown spots on the leaves or flower- stalks up to 1 inch in length, sometimes appearing at the tips of the leaves, but usually some distance below. The spots first appear about the end of April, where the leaf or flower-stalk is attacked, the cells are killed, and the upper part frequently bends over. When the flower-stalk is attacked, the flower naturally suffers, sometimes failing to open properly, and always being spoiled tor market purposes owing to the impossibility of plucking the fiower with a sufficiently long stalk. Later the spots become cov- ered with a fine, white powder, consisting of the spores of the fungus, which is the cause of the for- mation of the spots. The spores are produced In great numbers, and by their means the fungus Is readily spread to other narcissi growing near. "The best means of dealing with an attack of this fungus is by spraying as soon as the spots appear with a solution of potassium sulphide at the rate of one- half ounce to the gallon of water. "The fungus appear* to be a hitherto undescribed species of Ramularia." House of Carnation Queen I,ouise, Growers Gravett & Son.s, Lancaster, O. Courtesy Walter Day. A Few Hints. Immense damage is done every year by the white grub, the larva of the May beetle. Various remedies have been suggested. Our plan is to plow the pot- ting soil (a sod) very shallow, and oniy pile it in very dry weather, when it is dust dry. In this con- dition not a grub or worm of any kind will be found in the soil, and we seldom lose a plant from their depredations. The only remedy we have found tor red spider is syringing with a very strong force of water. This knocks oft the red spider, and prevents them mul- tiplying. When steam is used in the houses there (s no ex- cuse for mildew. Paint one of the pipes with a thin mixture of linseed oil and sulphur. When used too strong it will injure the color of pink buds, but little and often should be the rule after the mildew is under control. Ro.3es love an even moisture. Water should be given often, but not so freely as to keep the soil like mud. We believe more roses are" damaged by get- ting too dry than by keeping too wet. For rose soil, on our benches, we take a good sod, plow it three or tour inches deep, give it forty two- horse loads of well-rotted ijianure, one-naif "ton of hard wood ashes, and tour tons of pure bone dust to the acre. We use no manure on' our roses after putting in the houses, but fertilize with nitrate or soda (V2 ounce to tile gallon) or manure water once a week,, commencing in October, and during the season give the beds two or three sprinklings of bone-black. We keep the soil stirred and open by scratching once a week. Steam should be run through the rose houses as soon as the nights commence to ger cool, just enough to prevent the water condensing on the leaves. Sometimes this will be necessary in August, and always in September. The sub-irrigating bed. for carnations, is a grand thing. IjOok it up closely, you will want to try it. Grafting the Bride, Catharine Mermet and Golden Gate roses improves them wonderfully: they should be planted. farther apart in the greenhouse "than the same varieties on their own roots. Great care should be taken in planting carnations both in the house and in the field. The roots should be kept near the top of the ground; % to % -inch is deep enough. More carnations are lost from deep planting than from all other causes combined. Deep planting is almost always sure to bring on stem rot. We never syringe carnations unless tliey have red spider: and we never have carnation rust. Carna- tions delight in a dry atmosphere. The foliage hardens and red spider and rust have little cliance to get a footing. A mixture of one part Portland cement and five parts of anthracite coal ashes make a cheap and ex- cellent concrete for side walls along solid beds in the greenhouse, and outside walls for greenhouses and for building. It is much cheaper than brick and better for many purposes. We used hundreds of barrels of cement for this purpose and to-day the walls are as hard as rock and far sunerlor to brick. Bloomsburg, Pa. J. L. DILLON. Patents for Plant Novelties. The idea of protecting plant novelties of merit by Government patent or trade mark in order to secure tor the originator or owner for ,a reasonable term of years the profits or commercial advantages aris- ing from propagation and sale of the increase, is far from new. It has been often broached, and as ofteri dismissed as unpractical, or undesirable in its prob- able broad effects on horticulture, yet it has recently taken practical form in a bill introduced in the House Representatives to provide for certificates of regis- tration for the discoverer, originator or introducer I of any new variety of plant, tree, shrub, vine or other horticultural product, granting him the ex- clu.sivc right to propagate for sale in the United States and Territories for twenty years from the date of the certificate, which is to be issued by the Commissioner of Patents. Fruits or flowers from such registered plants may be sold by anyone for purposes other than propagation. The bill was in due course referred to the House Coinmittee on Patents and has not since been heard from. Nur- serymen and propagators have been quite tree in con- ilernning the purpose of this proposed law, as open- ing the doors to fraud and monopoly. Plant breeders and originators are more chary in express- ing their opinion of the bill. They all reel the need of some fair measure of protection, but are inclined to think that the beneflts. if any. would likely be garnered by the promoter and distributor rather than by the originator. The plain truth is the rural public is already .so cursed by monopolies and mo- nopolists that it does not favorably regard further additions to the number. If a good plant is dis- covered or produced there is usually a way of get- ting some moderate compen.sation before It is en- tirely out of control, and a feeling of mutual good will should prevent horticulturi.ste from considering the idea of exploiting such advantages to the utmost limit. — Rural New Yorker. Carnation Queen Louise at Lancaster, O. Our illustration, which is reproduced from a plio- tograph kindly furnished by Walker Day, Lancaster, O. shows a house of Queen Louise carnation in the establishment of Gravett & Sons of that city. Mr. Day says; "This house has not been off crop from the time the plants were started — October 1. We have seven thousand plants, and up to April 2 9 we have cut OS, 000 blooms." The other picture presents a view of Lancaster, O. Jay 2(i, 19CI6 The Plorists' Exchange 683 CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB met last Wed- nesday. The discussion was on S. A. F. convention matters and the delegation that would go from here to Daj'ton. James Crawshaw, Providence, R. 1., sent some sprays of Asparagus Crawshawii, which he asked the club to criticise. The members decided that it was a very useful novelty, and would hold a place of its own, as A. plumosus is of another char- acter entirely. The next meeting will be in the form of a smoker, at which specimen plants of various kinds will be exhibited. Decoration Day trade will also be discussed. Signs of prosperity are again evident in Detroit, as both Watson and Breitmeyer are sporting new wagons. HARRY. MONMOUTH COUNTY (N. J.) HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. — This society held its semi- monthly meeting on May IS. President G. H. Hale read a paper on "Table Decoration," which brought forth a very good di.scussion. Wm. Turner exhib- ited some fine Black Hamburg grapes which scored 90 points. Asparagus from George R. Kuhn scored 90, and cauliflower 75. Mr. Hale exhibited over 20 varieties of flowering shrubs, which received 8 0 points. The same exhibitor showed a fine vase of herbaceous flowers. It was decided to have only one meeting during the Summer months; the meetings will be held on the first Friots. James Cole .St iSon are well sold out. This firm made a specialty of geran- iums in 6-inch pots, for which they are asking $20 per 100; and these are selling very well. This is the way to do business; grow something better than the other fellow and ask a good price for it. Fred Ehret will open his new store at 1404-1406 Fairmount avenue on Saturday. This is next door to his present store. The object of the change is, that he will now have sufBcient room in the rear to erect a greenhouse and thereby greatly In- crease his facilities. Charles E. Meehan, who now holds the majority of the stock in the Flower market, has offered the xe- maining stockholders $15 per share for their stock. "This is the amount paid in." As he wishes to obtain com- plete control, it is probable that if he cannot get the stock he will put the corporation into liquidation, as the vote would be a stock vote, and he now controls 415 out of 671 shares. W'e do not see so many large de- signs being made up for Decoration Day as in years past. Pennock Brothers have, as usual, the order from Meade Post for a very large de- sign for General Grant's tomb; this will be sent to New Yorii.on Monday. The prospects for peonies for next week are very good; a great many orders are already booked and there is also some good business in sight for Saturday, as on Sunday, , the May parades of children in all the Catho- lic churches take place. The street men are gradually ap- pearing on the sidewalks again and are not being ordered off by the Iiolice, so no doubt they are safe until some storekeeper enters a complaint. DAVID RUST. Washington, D. C. Trade Notes. Trade is good with a correspond- ing supply of stock in cut flowers. Carnations are still holding their own, pink Enchantress especially so. Peonies are coming in in quantities, of medium size, owing to the extremely dry weather the last three weeks. Gude Brothers Company are dis- playing several handsome designs, made of immortelles, mosses, etc.; one representing the United States seal set on an easel, which will be placed on the grave of General Logan on Decoration Day, May 30; the other, an army badge in different colors, each flower being fastened down with a large pin shining like so many tiny stars. The Washington Florists' Club will hold its monthly meeting on June 5. Some very important business will be transacted including the election of a new board of directors. Every mem- ber should be on hand. To Protect Horticulturists. Before the House Committee on Patents last week Hyland C. Kirk made an argument in favor of the bill for the protection of originators of horticultural products. Mr. Kirk con- tended that a new variety of plant produced was clearly an invention not only in the work of the originator and the results obtained, but in the charac- ter of the materials. Every seed was a mechanism. After explaining the character of the work of investigators along this line, Mr. Kirk argued that a measure such as he advocated would encourage such investigation. Horti- cultural science, he said, becomes clearly defined as a legitimate and defi- nite field for the operations of the patent law. J. A. G. St. Louis. The News. George Windier, who has been sick for the past two weeks, from last accounts is improving and will be out by the end of the week. August Eggert, in East St. Louis, is building a large rose house fo grow for his own trade which is increasing. By Fall the Ellison Floral Company will be in its new store which is build- ing at Taylor and Olive streets, with a show room in the rear. The firm has closed its downtown branch for the Summer. Mrs. Ellison and daughter will leave soon for their Summer vaca- tion up North returning in time to take hold of the Fall business. Philip Giebel. who worked for Wm. Winter at Kirkwood. will build two new houses, 25 by 75 feet, for carna- tions, near Meremec Highlands. Burglars broke into the store of C. Young & Sons, last week, but no loss is reported. Fred Foster, of the Foster Floral Company, has returned from a trip West where he was buying fancy stock in horses for his stable. The newly appointed City Forester Andrew Meyer, Jr. and his assistant Willie Jordan, have outlined their plans for the year and have laid them before the members of the Civic Im- provement League, of which H. C. Irish and FYank A. Weber are promi- nent members. It is reported that the new depart- ment stores, whicli will open in the Fall, are to have floral departments in charge of experienced clerks, and will be out for all kinds of floral work, even to planting out beds in early Spring. If these departments prove successful no doubt other stores will follow . the example. The florist bowlers surprised them- selves bv winning three games from the Reliance team. Only two more matches remain to be played and then the season ends. Ellison was high man. followed by Beneke, Kuehn. Schriefer, and Lohrenz. ST. PATRICK. CANADIAN NEWS LONDON, ONT. — The cool weather of the past few days has shortened up the supply of flowers. Carnations are in decidedly short supply. Roses arc more plentiful, and the quality con- tinues excellent. Trade generally Is fair; there is an increased demand for decorative material; and the beddiner season is opening up rapidly. For bed- ding stock the demand is excellent, and jirices vary considerably; some of the smaller growers are simply dumping splendid geraniums on the market_ The season opened with a sort of agreement among the growers that the price of standard geraniums, that^ is, good plants in 4% -inch pots should be 15c. each, two for 25c.; $1.50 per dozen, retail. The two largest growers are still keeping to these prices, but the smaller growers were selling three and four fine plants in 41/2 -inch pots for 25c. on the market on Saturday. One cannot help but wonder where the profits come in. Baskets and window boxes will be very much in evidence; about 75c. to $1 per foot is the best price obtained for window boxes; $1 each buvs the best baskets. There seems to be a limited demand for cannas; and caladiums are very sel- dom called for. Chrv.santhemums are now very much in evidence, but It is a ques- tion if there will be as many grown as in former years. The varieties that will be planted are reduced to a mini- mum. George S. Kalb has wholly re- placed Mme. F. Bergmann and will be grown exclusively tor the early white. Tvorv will be again the mid-season va- rietv; Timothy Eaton. White Bonna- ffon and Christmas Eve will follow in the order named. In pink Amorlta will be the standard early, followed bv Viviand-Morel. Dr. Enguehard. and s! T. Murdock; yellow, Omega. Mon- rovia, Golden Wedding, Yellow Eaton and Goldmine. In crimson a few In- tensity will be grown, but the demand for this color is so light that very few will be grown. Few if any exhi- bition blooms will be seen in this vi- cinity this year. Fred. Bennett, for the past two years foreman for Gammage & Son, has accepted a similar position with Walter Ramsey at Edmonton, Alberta, in the far Northwest. Mr. Ramsey is erecting five large bnuscs. King con- struction, this Summer, and is con- templating an even larger addition for the following season in an effort to keep pace with the tremendous growth of that section of the country. P^iED. BENNETT. TORONTO. — Business is good; every one is busy. Cut flowers art of good quality, plentiful, and the de- mand is fair. Dale Estate are send- ing in fine roses; the stock from the Toronto Floral Company is also very good. Richmond are coming in now of very high quality. Dunlop is cut- ting quantities of American Beauty, No. 1 stock, and they find a ready sale. Carnations are plentiful, but the flowers and stems are good and therefore are generally sold out. Our seed stores are extra busy; and our nurserymen and their agents art as busy as they can be. Departmental stores have handled large quantities of small shrubs and herbaceous stock; also seeds. Tulips and other Spring bulbs are looking fine in our public parks. Most of the boys here have their carna- tions planted, and generally Wave large stocks of asters out. Dunlop is now settled in ills Yonge street store, and is doing good busi- ness. Harry Dillemuth. the manager, is putting in some good window dis- plays. I am sorry to report that the green- houses of Arthur Barton, at Weston, just west of Toronto, were burned on Sunday night. May 13, and all his stock destroyed. He had seven good- sized houses well filled with bedding stock just about ready to market. I hear he ^\'as only carrying a small insurance on the houses. THOS. MANTON. The discovery of antbracite coal in Canada was announced by the min- ister of mines in the legisl.ature' of Ontario, reports Consular Agent Mur- phy, from St. Cath.arines. The report is th.at extensive beds of anthracite exist on the Hudson Bay slope in the neighborhood of Albany River, which forms the dividing line between On- t:irio and 4he Northwest Territory. Buffalo. News Notes. James McHutchlnson, of New York City and his representative, C. E. Knicliman, were in town looking up orders in their line. Mr. Barrett representing Reed & Keller, New York, called on the trade, with a large line of novelties. Bernard J. Myers of Palmer's, suc- ceeded in winning his seat in the town board of aldermen at Lancaster, N. T. The Legislature had to pass a bill per- mitting another election, the first vote being a tie. S. A. Anderson has bought J. H. Rebstoclc's large greenhouse plant on Elmwood avenue. Mrs. George McNeice of New York City, has been visiting her daughter Florence, the past week. Miss Mamie Rath has accepted a po- sition at Palmer's Iroquois Hotel stand. She has had considerable experience in the florist business, and also in the confectionery business, which is run in connection with the flower stand. The Park department has started planting in the various parks and public grounds, using pansies, which are showing up very fine. The work is being ably superintended by Mr. Braik. Peonies are beginning to arrive in quantities, but there is not much of a demand for them at present. Joseph Speidel of Palmer's is again laid up witli a very severe attack of rheumatism. W^. H. G. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer and his customer. Mow re9dy. In addition to those below specified: Asters, Cabbage. Car- nations, Monthly, Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes. Violets. BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Mrecilons COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- t.iin more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just h.-ind one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. Tbe following "Culturals" are now ready: AMARYLLIS (Hippcastrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardy COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. 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Box 1697, IVEW YORK 686 The Plori-st-s' Exchange ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. Good, thrift}' stock from 2%^ in. to 6 in. pots. THORN HEDGE GREENHOUSES KJE^VTOWNSQlI»I»K. fA. Mectltwf^X'hp Florists' KxrhHii^p wtii Tarrytown Fern Eiegantlsslma, 2% In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 500 at thousand rate. Scottil, 2'X In., $5.00 per 100; i In., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescens, 5 in. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 in. higli, strong and stoeliy ; $25.00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FEimS ODB SPEGITT CIBOTICM SCHIEUEI. We have a large stock of this beautlfnl tree fern In beetcondition. 4 in.. $60.00; 6 In.. $75.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for dishea, best atock In the market. In all the beet and hardiest varieties from 2M in. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. AdiantnmCaneatnm, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock in 4 In. pots, $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores^ gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILLS, K. J. UentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS Are now in line .shape. A p^ood variety and nice busliv stiM-k, 21 in,. .S-S.OO per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana, i in., clean and bushy, 'i^c. Cocos Weddeliana, lOc. Dracaena Indivisa, 6 in., 35c and 50c each : 4 in. slmiit:, I'jc, Boston Ferns, D in.. 40c.; 4 in. 12c. Mme. Salleroi Geraniums. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. English Ivy, I in,, tine stock. $10.00 per 100. H. WKTON, niPSTEAD, N. Y. Mi'iil inn 'Vhf iliirisls' KM-li.-iiice whi^n writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Bostons, 2y, in., $3 per 100. Scottll, all sold. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention The Plorlata* Bichansre when writing. REMEMBER We are still Headquarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Price Lists on application. JULIUS R.OEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DRACAENA INDIVISA. I.arKe r. in- pit plants. $2.50 per dozen. VINCA VARIEGATED, ."> in.. $10.00 per 100; $1.,W per diMen. Cash with onler. GEO. H. BENEDICT Yorkville, N. Y. Mciitlon Tho Florists' Exchange when wrUIng. ALLKMANIA.OIIAf*. IIKNHER. SON. METALLH'A, BLACK PKINCE. WASHING. TON, KATE «;ka.Y. the new California orchid flowered, scarlet, etc., $4.00 per mm). It.MILIA TUIl- ERS, named, $3.&o per Ii>0. Cash, please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., BaltOMMd. IfentloD The Florists* E)ichange when writing. Dccorailvc Plants Latanla Borbonica, 2M In. pots, $3.00; 3 In; $6.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $6.00 each. Keutia Belmoreana and For8terlana,2H In- pote, $8.00; 3 in., $16 00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; 6 In. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca Lute8cens,3 In. $10.00; 4 in. $20.00 per 100; 8 In., $1.00 each and upward. Pandauus Dtills, 21n. pots. 93.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Draceena Indivisa, 5 In. pots, $16.00; 6 in., 926.00 per 100. Plicenlx Becllnata, 6 In. pots, $36.00 per 100. Phcenix Canariensis, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $36.00 each. Arancaria Kxceisa, 6 In. pots, $66.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, 2H In. pots, $3.00 per inO. Nephrolepis Couipactat3In. pots,$8.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100. Plants in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mention The FlorlstB* Bxchange when writing. Dracsna Indivisa Slrous, one year old plants, IS to 24 inches hig:li, from 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. D A H L'J A S , .\. D. liivoni, Catherine, Xiilii, and many other good varie- ties. Strong divisions, $4.00 per too. VICK® HILL COMPANY Box 613, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Ml 'III ion 'I'll.' I'lini-si.s' E\rt];inge when writing. ORAINGE TREES. Specimen Orange Trees ; very decorative — showing flower and fruit. Valuable acquisition to the Italian or Sunken Garden, or other artistic effects in landscape. THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPAI^Y, Exotic Nurseries, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY. Mi'iilion The Florists' lOxchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived. large shipments of Cattieya Gig:as and Oaitleya Speciosissima, C, Mossiit- , C. Porclvaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Growera and Importers Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS SANDER, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the world. AMERICAIN OPPICE. 235 Broadway. Room 1. rSE>V YORK CIT'W Mention The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA strong, healthy plants, pot grown, from G in. pots. S'i5.00 per 100 : from 4 iu. pots. ,*15.00, per 100. F. W. RICHARDSON, EAST HARTFORD. CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Qiganteum Hybrids In five true colore Including the fringed varieties, from 2>i in pote $5.00 per 100. fls.OO per 1000. from 3 inch pote $7.00 per 100. $G5.C0 per IDOO. ASPAKAOrS PLUMOSUS NANUS Weil grown etock from 3>^ In. pote, $8.00 per lOj; ASPARAGUS 8PRI<:NOERI from m In. pote, $1.60, from 314 In. pots. $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS In standard varieties In bud and bloom from 4 In. pots. $6 00 per 100. CANNAS In standard varieties from 3 In. pots, $3.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS In very choice varieties from 3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroadsbarg. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Giganteum July sowing in all the separate colors, extra well-grown stock out of 2% inch pots, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Out of 3-inch, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. LEHNIQ & W1N^EFELD, HACKENSACK, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A FEW 600D THINGS TOU WANT Dracaena Indlvtsa. 4 and E in., 110.00 and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 in. pots, $2,00 per 100 A^sparagrnsPlamosns. Sin. ,$6. 00 per 100, AspHraffiiB Sprengeri, 2 In., $2.50 per 100. Geraiilanis, 8. A. Nntt, Oastellane. John Poyle, Perhins, Donble Gen. Grant, Poitevine. Mme. SalleroU 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 In. pots $4.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 In., f Z.OOper 100; 3 In., $4.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2% In., $6.00 per 100. COLEUS, VerschaffeltU and Golden Bedder 2 Inch. »2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica, 4 In., In bloom for Easter $10.00 per 100. Gladiolus, blooming bnlbs, Kood cut flower mixtnre. 75c, per 100, Groffs Hybrids, fine mix- ture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per IftO. Cigar Plant. Heliotrope, Blue Ageratuui. Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet .Sage. 2 In., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Large plants in 10 in. pots, in burl: fine stnck for lawn decoration. $1 00 each, fi in. pot stock, 10 to 1*2 flowering shoots, $4.00 per doz. Young stock for jthiDting out. S to !.'> in. high. $4.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, strong, one year old plants, from benches. $2.00 per 100, VINCA HARRISONII, strong. 4 in. pots. .SC.OO per IW). E. FRYER, JOHNSTOWN. PA. Menlinn Tin- I'lniisls" K.xfli.'iiige when writing. feverfew, 2 in., $2.00 iier 100 Lobelia, 2 in , $2.00 per too 8ela9inella Denticulata, 2 in., $1.50 per 100 Cry(>tomcria Ja|ionica, strong, 2 in. $3.00 per 100. C. I. RAVLING&, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 Inch plants. $16per 100; $140per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKV, 824 N. 24lh St., Phlladalphia, Pa. Uentlon The Florists* Bxchange when writing. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, f^-^"" '" ''"■ DOUBLE WHITE QERANIUnS, Mme. Chevallierre, out of S% and 1 in. pots, $8.00 per 100. K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N. J. UentloD Tbe Florists* Bxcbangt when writing. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.— A. E. Sin- Kleton lias l^uilt a greenliouse, 126x15 feet, on tlie Rnck Road. Mr. Singleton had cliarge of tlie greenliouses on Ever- green avenue for 10 years, formerly owned by George Just. St. PETER, MINN. — Wm. Nicol, flor- ist of tlie state hospital in this city, has handed in his resignation to talce effect June 1. He will go to Watertown, South Dakota, wliei-e he will embarli in the greenliouse business and will also add market gardening. -ALBANY, N. T. — Wm. C. King has moved from 30 to 46 North Pearl street. R. W. Zabei, West Hoboken, N. J., lias purchased tlie greenliouse establishment of John Dingwall on Troy road, and will conduct it in future. NEWARK. N. J. — The Begerow Floral Company lias been incorporated; capital, $25,000. Incorporators — August Bege- row. August C. Begerow, Otto Ramper- ger, Joseph Schottmaier, and Thomas W. bobbins, Jr. HOLLYWOOD, CAL. — Mr. Chevan- cher intends opening a florist and nui-- sery business here, QUEBEC, P. Q. — Miss O'Sullivan, flor- ist, has removed her store to 181 St. John street. HARRISBURG. PA. — C. Uttley has opened a new flower store. at 311 Wal- nut street. POT GROWN CANNAS Keatl.v for Iniinediate Delivery KKD Per 100 The Express, 21/,— 3 tt. The Yery Best .... '. $6.00 Crimson Bedder, 3 ft 4.00 Pennsylvania, 5 ft 4.00 .J. Coliette Roi-haine, 3i/. tt 3 50 Chas. Henderson, 31/2 ft 3.50 YELLOW Elizabeth Hoss, 3—4 ft 4.00 Burbank, 3 ft 3.50 RED AND YELLOW Oscoda, 2—2% ft. E.xtra Fine 4.00 PINK Chas. Molin, 4 ft 2.50 Mdlle. Berat, 4 ft 2.50 BRONZE LEAVED Robnsta, 6 tt 3.50 Mnsafolia, 7—8 ft 4.00 Mixed 2.50 Several other standard varieties in limited quantity. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^^m^Jh*'"' Ifentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Vinca Major Variegata. A tew more tlian we want, 4 in. pots, fi-10 runnei-s, good, strong, one year old, SIO.OO per 100. Speak .[uiek if you ^ want tli'-iii. T.l.LOWDEN&SONS,PinSfl[LDJASS. Mention The Florists' E.\change when writing. F="CID>CC3I c^\y ^^ (DIGITALIS) 100 Special Mixod, one year old, flower this season $6.00 Canterbury Bells, one year old 6.00 Antirrhinum, tall. 2 in., mixed 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 in 4.00 Marigold, tall anin TliP FlnHsfw' l':Tfh»»ne'p whpn w-r-fMnir Gloxinias. In bloom, very flnt- plants. 13.00 per doz. , $25.00 per lOO. Pot grown, Piok aud Blue Hydrangeas, fine plants, just sbuwint; bvids. Oau be shippeil out of jiotH for plantiut: ia vases for veran- das and on lawns, also for planting out In beds anil groupe, large bushy plants. 35c., 50c., 75c.. $1.00. $1.25 each, also by the dozen and the 100. Wped out of pots. Smaller plants on own roots. $5.00, $10.00 per lOo. Iveutia Belmoreana and Fosteriana, $4.00. $5.00. $6.00 per doz. ; also by the 100. AUo$l.UO. $1.60, $2.00, $2.60, $3. CO each and by the doz. Larger plants, single or combination, $6.00' $7.00. $S.O0. $10.00, $12.00, $16.00, $18.00, »20.00 each. Dracaena FragranB, $6.C0, $9.00, $12.00 per doz. Dracaena Tarmlnallfi, $6.00, $9.00, $13.00 per doz. W
i In., »2.00 per 100 S4I,VIA, 3 In. $1.00 per 100. NASTUBTlrMS, 2;; In., $2.00 SALLEROI OER, 3 in . !4 00 per 100. All grown with plenty of loom. LARCHMONT NURSERIES, LARCHMONT, N. Y. STOCKYOUWILLALLWANT per doz. 100 Baby Ramblers. 4 in $2,50 $20.00 Crimson Ramblers, 2 yearold, 3 to 4 ft. 1.50 12.00 Crimson Ramblers. 2 year old, 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 Boston and Anna Foster Ferns, 2*4 in., ready to shift 4.00 Piersonl Fern for 5 inch, fine stock 15,00 Piersoni Ferns, for 4 Inch p'^ts 15.00 Hyd. Ofabsa ami Vlnca Major, 2>^ in., ready to shift and SliastaDaisy 2.60 Started Caladlum E^culeDtum S.OO Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10,00 *• frompots. 6.00 English Ivy, 3»^ In. long, vines 6.00 Stokesla Cvanca, fine plants 3.00 Dormant ('annHs. jill Colors, not named 1.50 Strong Pansy Plants iu bud and bloom 1.50 AbntllonSavilzI. 2!^ inob 30.00 Shasta Daisies. 2"^ Inch 2.50 Halleana Honeysucble 2 years field stncb... - 5.00 Red Triumphant Honeysuckle, 2 years field stock 6.00 5,0002?ii in. Mums, leading commercial sorts 2.00 BENJAMIN CONNE'lirWest Grove. Pa. A Correction. In the advfrlisement of BenJ. Con- nell, We.st Grove, Pa., on page 657 last week's issue, the item, English IxT. should have read $6.00 per 100, instead of 60c. per 100. SIRPLIS STOCK 1200 Shasta Daisies, Alaska* true stock uf saiiir. stroll;.; plants for 4 in. to 6 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. 900 t1oll>hocks. l)ouble in four separ- ate colors, Chatier*S cc-k'brate<.l strain, one year old plants $3.00 l>er 100. 600 Phalaris 4rundinacea variata rib- bont^rass. Fine for borders and in cemeteries, extra strong clumps $5.00 per 100. WM. A. riNCER, Florist, niCHSVILLC, L. I., N. V. ENGLISH IVY Stroig. bushy plants, 4 to 5 feat high, out of 4 in pots. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hydrangea Otaksa out nf 2i iucb pots $2.50 per 100. Cash, Please CHAS. ZIMMER. WEST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. GERMAN IVY 2;., in., f 2.00 per 100 ; 3 In. , »3,00 per 100, I>ouble Yellow nasturtiums, 2!ij in., $2,00 per 100, Salvia ISpleuilens, 2>.i In., t2.00per ICO, Transplauted Asters, best varieties, $1.00 per 100. Vluca. $li 00 per 100. COHANZIE CARNATION COMPANY. New London Conn. ASTERS. Vick's Sons transpUinteii pliiiits in Purity, Day- break, Lavender Gem. Sl.OO per 100 while they last CU'^li please, A. RELYEA & SON, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Elxcban«e when writing. COLEUS Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and 15 others. ■J in. iiot^, $I.r.o iHT mo : $1.'S.(KI per K)00. Prill- per 100. '2 in. pots 3 in pots Ageratum Pauline and Gurney $1.50 Lobelia Compacta L.'iO Fuchsias 2.00 3.00 Vinca Variegated 3.00 Salvia Bonfire 2 00 3.00 Heliotropes, dark 2.00 3.00 Pansy Plants in bud and bloom. 50 cts. to $1.00 per 100 ; $5.00 to $fi.00 per 1000. Geraniums Nutt and all colors named 3 in. pots. $3.50 per lOn 4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus. 4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100 Cash with Order. ERNEST HARRIS, Dclanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Coleus-Rootcd Cuttings Verschaffeltii Golden Queen Fire Brand Queen Victoria Beckwith Gem Fancy Varieties 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder Hero Messey Pearl of Orange German Ivy Heliotrope 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Pauline SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL - - CONN. Uentlon The riorlsta' Bxchanga when writing. Heliotrope, Coleus and Salvia 2i inoli. $■2,150 per 100. Alternanthera, 2i in., small. Sl.OO per 100. Tomato Plants, $1.00 per 1000, Pansias, in liloom. all tiie bet-t colors and markings ; 1st size, .$1.60 ; 2(i size. $1.00 per 100. Cannas, started in full liKht. 6 in. liicli. $3.00 per lOO. Cash please. F». O. CH ATM AIM, IN. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. COLEUS ALL GRADES ROBUST BI'SHY 8TO0IC. VerBchatleltii, Golden I5e $5.00 Burbank's Shasta Daisy, Alaska. . 1.50 10.00 .StrooK field ^rown plants with many crowns. Cash with order, DAY & WEBBER, Hudson, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 688 The Plorists' Hxchange , CLASSIFIED MDVERTISEMENTS CASH WITH ORDER. The cuhiums under this beadiug :iro rcsi-ivcd for advertlsciuonts of Stock for Sale, Slock Waiitfd Help Wanted, Situations Waulod or oihfr Wants; also of Greenhouse. Land, bec- ond-Hnnd Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our cbargo is 10 ets. per line (7 words to the Hue) set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty eeuts. Display adverllsenienls in these cohimns. 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the inch. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed or other advertisements are to be addressed eare of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York ofBce 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Adverlisors in the Western States desiring to advertise under initials, may save time by hav- ing tbcir answer directed care our Chicago office Jit 127 E. Berwyu Ave. STOCK FOR SALE WB make Standard Flower Pots. etc. Write ds when In need. Wllmer Cope * Bro.. Lincoln Unlverelty, Cheater Co.. Fa. SPIRiE.^ arguta and Thunbergla, fresh new seeds, $1.00 per oz. Fannie Hadden, 54 High- land street. Mesha^ticut. R. 1. CAMPBELL Swanley White. Princess of Wales and Dorsett violets. liooted runners, 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1.000. Paul Thomson. West Uartford, Ct. Will Elchanee. Asparagns Plnmosm Nanos seed, tor carnation or rose planU. Signal Hill Floral Co., 341 S. Los Angeles St., LtJS Angeles. Calif. _^^^^___ 100 (HX) SWEET POTATO SPROUTS now ready. Yellow Nansemond and Little Stem Jersey. SI 50 per lOCKt; 5,000 and over at $1.25 per luou. \(idress W. F. Allen. Salisbury. Md. l.'idO DRACAENA INDIVISA.-Good, strong plants. 3 feet, $9.00 per doz.; 214 feet. $6.00 pe? doz. ivy. $15.00 to $18.00 pel;^ 100. Cash with order. Henry Rudolph. Essex Fells. N. J. Fl'NKlA variegated, large clumps, per 100, $0 iKi; add 50c. for packing it you want them shipped. Pansy, Daisy and Forget-me-not seed. Beaulieu, Woodhaven, N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 40c. to 50c.; Salvia, 6c • Coleus, 3c.; Geraniums, mixed. 6c.; Rose Geraniums, 5c.; Ivy, 25c.; Fuchsias, mixed, 6c James Bogie, 499 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. 0 000 UETINISPEBA. assorted, well rooted and ■hardened, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. H 000 Hydrangea Otaksa. 2% in. pots, in excel- lent condition, $5.00 per too; $45.00 per lOOO. Adolf Muller, Prop., Acorn Hill Nurseries, Hoyt Pa. GERANIUMS. ZVi In- pots, in bud and bloom. S. A. Nutt La SoUel, J. P. Cleary, reds. La Favorite, ' double white, Buchner. double pink $6.00 per 100. Dracaenas for vases. 15c. to 25c Immediate shipment. E. H. Cham- berlain, 4 Purchase street. New Bedford, Mass. STOCK FOB SALE— Baby Eambleri fine dor- mant stock. $2B. per lOO 2 1;* '"'S; P"! plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100, »65. per 1000. Orders booked tor delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co.. Rochester, N. Y. PANSIES in bloom, all the best colors and mark- lugs, Ist size, $1.50; 2d size. $1.00 per 100. Ooleus, Heliotrope, Salvia, Alteinanthera. 2V4 in., small, $1.00 per 100. Tomato Plants, $1.00 per 1 000. Cannas. started in full light. 6 In. high, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. W,. H. Parsii, P. O.. Chatham. N. J. AROMA, Johnson's Early, Greenville, Senator Dunlap. Glen Mary. Excelsior, Rldgeway, Uncle Jim, Haverland Strawberry Plants in prime condition, assorted as desired, at BOc. per hundred, delivered. If order is accompanied by cash. Everything we ship is extra select. Post Tavern Gardens. Battle Creek, Mich. CANNAS Started Cannas. Ready for delivery after May 20. RED AND SCARLET. Alphonse Bouvier, 6 ft. .$3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Beaute Poitevlne, 4 ft.. 4.00 lOO; 35.00 1000 (has. Henderson, 4 ft. .. 3.50 100; 35.00 1000 Flamingo, B ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 J D. Blscle, 4 ft 4.0O 100; 35.00 1000 YELLOW WITH BED MARKINGS. Cinnabar, 4V4 ft $4.00 100; $35.00 1000 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft.. 4.00 100; 35.00 1000 PINK AND SALMON. Paul Marquant. 6 ft $4.00 100; $35.00 1000 Peachblow. 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Virginia, 4V- ft 3.B0 100; 30.00 1000 WHITE. Alsace, 3 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE. Bobusta 6 to 8 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Shenandoah, 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Grand Rouge, 10 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 OBCH ID-FLOWERI NG. Austria, yellow, 5 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 ItaUa, red, gold edge, 5ft. 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $3.00 100; $25.00 lOOO Caladlums {Eelephant Ears') 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN. 342 WEST 14TH St., NEW YORK. TK.VNSPLANTED Ignotum tomato plants, grown from choicest seed from selected speci- mens of our own cuitivatlon. 6 to 8-inch plants at $1.00 per 100; B to 6 inch at 60c. per 100. Well packed— snipped promptly on receipt of order. Everything we send out Is extra select. Post Tavern Gardens. Battle Creek, Mich. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year Old. " 3 000 SALVIA. 3 in. 10,000 GERANIUMS, 3* and 4 in -20 Olio PANSY PLANTS. SOD HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 4 and fi in. KKXl FEVERFEW. 3 in. 1 (XKl HELIOTROPE. 3 in. .lOO PRIMULA, 3* in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, -Ih in., all sold. The Worcester Conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the Florists' filxchange when writing. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED — By Urst-class grower of roses, carnations and bedding plants. Capable to tate charge; married. Address J. D.. care The I'^lorists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By practical gardener, private or commercial place, with 16 years' experience and good reference. Able to take charge of nursery. Address I. W.. care The 1' lorists|_ Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By first-class grower of roses carnations and general stock; roses a specialtv. A 1 references, capable of taking charge." Aged 30, single. I. T., care The Florists'_ Exchange. __^ SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class gar- dener and florist, on private place. German, aged 30. single; only a flrst-class place wanted. State wages in first letter. Address I. M.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITX.TATION WANTED — An experienced grower of roses carnations, chrysanthemums, etc.. wants position where good stock Is needed, wholesale or retail. First-class references, good wages expected. East preferred. I. Z., care The Florists' Exchange. _,^ SITUATION WANTED — American, married man. 15 years' experience with roses, carna- tions wants situation as grower. Hard work- er sober, reliable. Willing to work on trial. Well recommended. Address I. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman or section man, competent to take entire charge of commercial or private place. 2*; years thor- ough practical experience in propagating, grow- ing and forcing pot and bedding plants and good cut flowers. First-class rose grower, land- scape gardener, decorator, grower vegetables under glass or outside. Married, German, 42 years of age. A No. 1 references. Please state particulars and salary in first letter. I. Y-. care The Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED— A good grower of roses. State references and wages. A. B. Garden. Ana- costia, D. C. WANTED — Experienced man for greenhouse work. Asparagus a specialty. Wages. $10.00. E. C. McFadden. Short Hills. New Jersey. WANTED— Assistant In rose houses, single man preferred, address, A. J. Gottman, 43 West 2Sth St.. New York City. WANTED — A good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general stock. State references and wages. L. J. Rowe. Tltusvllle. Fa. WANTED — Single man with good experience in carnations and cut flowers, with best refer- ences. Address J. C. care The Florists' Ex- change. W.VNTED^A young man for store as maker-up and designer. Reference required. Call or write at once to C. K., 189 25th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — A competent unmarried man for rose houses ; must be thoroughly experienced. Wages. $75.00 per month. State full particu- lars In first letter. Address 1. X., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, two good men, who have had experience in rose growing and cutting. Apply personally to foreman of E. G. Asmus* Son Hudson Boulevard & Malone St. . West Hoboken. N. J. WANTED — Bv June Ist to 10th. an all around foreman to take entire charge of 25,000 feet, mostly roses, carnations and commercial stock. Place' permanent. Address S. & F., 26 South Market street. Boston . Mass,^ WANTED — At once, good grower of general stock. Carnations and mums. 25,000 sq. ft. of glass. Wages $35.00 with room and board. T. Malbranc. 130 Barron avenue, Johnstown, Pa. WANTED — Young married man with exper- ience In roses and carnations. Protestant, no children, wages $40. 00 per month ; rooms, coal and wood. To noard help. Onaway Grpenhouses, Boonton. N. J. WANTED — At once, a foreman, sober, reliable and honest single man who Is capable of managing men. Steady employment; good home, board and room ; 15,000 square feet of glass. State wages In first letter. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Married man, no family preferred, quick potter, willing all around man. $35.00 per month, house and coal. Steady place. Willingness more than experience requ ired. Will pay more towards Spring. Apply with references. Wm. S. Ilerzog. Morris Plains, N. J. WANTED — A good sober honest man who is willing to work. One who understands the raising of roses, carnations and pot plants, also decorative and design work. Please state wages in first letter. Steady position to the right man. References please. W. B. Jobes, Bor- dentown. N. J, _ WANTED — At once, an all around capable man to take charge of small commercial place in suburb of New York City. Must be thoroughly familiar with all nursery and greenhouse stock"; used to handling men, and a worker himself. Voung, single man preferred. Applicant must state fully where last employed, copy of refer- ence, age. and about what wages required, or no notice will be taken of same. Address, Boo- skop. c[o R. C. Curtis, ISO Rpadp St.. N. Y. WAINTBD Foreman for large greenhouse plant; married man without children preferred- State experience, giving references, wages desired and full particulars In first letter. Address I. W., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED A single man who can grow first class roses and carnations, to run a 90 foot house, semi-commercial; $35,00 a month and board. Send full particulars as to age, ability and character to F. D. BOWEN, WOODSTOCK, CONN. WANTED A helper in rose houses. Write or ap- ply to L. B. CODDINGTON, Murray hill, n. j, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouses to be taken down. State full particulars of same when writing. Address, P. W. , care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— A good partner In the florist and seed business. An exnert grower of carna- tions mums, bulbs and all kinds of pot plants. Strictly honest and sober with $3,000.00 capital. Business established 1S.S6. 25,000 feet of glass; seed warehouse 25 feet by 50 feet. Splendid opportunity for the right man. Address A. V. D. Snyder, Ridgewood, N. J. WANTED TO RENT — With privilege of buying, greenhouses 10,000 feet of glass or more; suitable for growing cut flowers, near New York. .\ddress I. V., care The Florists' Ex- change. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Whole or half of good greenhouse property, ten houses, good condition; ready sale for all products at retail. Ill health rea- son. Ellis Brothers. Keene. N. H. FOR SALE — Retail florist store in good location. Brooklyn. N. Y. (goctd trade), easy terms. For particulars address W. Young, 153 24th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE — Nine greenhouses (minus heat). 6- room dwelling, barn and other buildings, 8 acres of land. Location Somerville, N. J. One hour from New York. Price $4,000. Christie & Conover, Metropolitan Building, Orange. N. J. TO RENT — Small greenhouse and florist busi- ness in prosperous running condition. Sou- thern Connecticut. Full particulars and rea- sons for renting to anyone intested. Ad- dress A. Y.. care The Florists' Exchange. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three bouses, 24xlXK) feet ; propagating house, 100 feet ; potting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam beat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepele. Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. New York. FOR SALE — 4 acres 6 roomed cottage, cellar 20 s 28 X 8 feet, all finished, glass 16 % 18 A double, 21n.IronpIpe and cedar posts, for 2 bouses on the ground; will sell all or part of It separate. Sickness reason for selling. Address P. O. Box 120, Chatham. N. J. FOR SALE OR RENT — 11 greenhouses. 4 acres of land. Hitchlugs hot water. 4 in. pipes, no stock, price cheap. With surround- ings all connected by trolley ; close to 100.- 00<>, population. Apply Jos. De Frehn, 300 S. 2d. Street. Pottsvllle. Pa. Thirty cents is the mini- mum charge for advertise- ments on this page. FOR SALE OR TO LEASE — At bargain, a retail florists' business, doing splendid pay- ing business near a cemetery in greater New York, Dwelling house for a tenant, office, barn, tools, horse, wagon, etc. Cause of sel- ling, bad health. Beaulieu, Agent, Woodhaven. New S'ork. FOR SALE — A good paying, long-established florist's business, and large assortment of plants, including roses, ferns and palms. Also a well-assorted stock of florist supplies. To be sold on acciiunt of death of owner. Hothouses and garden grounds may be leased if desired. Mrs. Chas. EickhoU, 2319 Avenue M.. Galveston. Texas. FOR RENT — To lease for a term of years, my establishment on Greene Avenue, con- sisting of about 7000 feet of glass, office and salesroom. Stable and wagi.tn shed. Horse and wagons. Place well stocked and heated with hot water. Every convenience, all in good condition. A good business in the best location In the city. Established for 40 years. Wishing to retire from business. This is a good opportunity for the right man. Come and see It. Richard Shannon. 341-349 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, N. T. TO L ET Florist Establishment consisting of nine greenhouses, heated by hot water, containing about 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale markets of the City of New York. For further particulars address Box tl. U., riorl&ts' Exchange. FOR SALE FOR SALE — Old sash and 4-lneh hitching pipes. also ventilating apparatus. (Union Hill Car) SO Palisade Avenue. West Hoboken. N. J. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand hollers on hand. also new No 16 Hltcblngs at reduced cost. L.ne 12 section Scollay capacity 3000 ft. 4" pipe equal to new. Write for list. Wm. H. Lnt- tun. West Side Avenne Station. C. R. B. of N. J.. .Terspv Citv. N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE PI I U PC Blder - Ericsson. Becond - hand, from rUMrO 940.00 ap; all repairs; otber makes; new ; cheap. onil CDC 1 second-hand Gem Torrid, $35.00. Two DUILlIIO second-band No. 16 Hitchlugs Boiler. Good condition, $66.00 each. One second-hand tubular hot water boiler 3 ft. In diameter 12 ft. long. Price *35.00. One second-hand No. 16 Hitchings, used 2 months, $100.00. DIDC Oood serviceable second - band, with ■ Iru Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; l^-ln., &^ cts.; 1!^-Id., icts.; l-In., Sets.; 2!-^ In., lOots.; 3 In.. Ucts.; i In., loots. New 2-ln. Standard, fall lengths, with conpllngs. 8^ cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. Old 4 inch cast iron 16c per foot. CTAPI/C «nfl nice Ko^ Economy, best made OIUURO alia UICO No. 1 Threads. !ii-ln., 94-In. l-ln. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads. Ihi-Sn., l«-ln. 2-in. pipe. $4.00. DIDt PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt lUIICno cuts ^-m.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts I-ln.-'J-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES £M:,n" 'plpefl^^; 21-ln. (fripB Mln--2Hi m. pipe, (2.40; 36-ln., grip. X-ln.-3)i-ln.pipe. t4.76. PIPE VISES Ji^'JipeVoo™''""'''""""*-'""'' CADnCU UnCC ^°V' M-1b .KnaianteedlOOlbB. OAnUCn nUOC pressure, IM cts. per ft.; H-ln. not Kuaranteed . i% ots. per ft. UnT DCn CACU New. Oypress, 3-ft.x6ft.,from nUI-DLU Ofton 75 cts. up: glazea. complete, from 91.60 np. Second-hand. In good condition, allKlaesln, $1.00 each. Cll UlMI7En U/IDC new No. IS eango in rolls DnLVAnlLLU lYinC of 12 lbs. at 80c. per roU. New American 10x12 elngletl.SB per box; 12x12 single $1.90 per box ; 10x12, 12x12. 10x16 double. $2.66 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; ISxlS, 16x18, $3.20 per box ; 16x24 double $3.40 per box. Second hand glass, 8 x 10, 8 x 12, and 10x12 at $1.60 per box. Qetour prices on New Gnlf Cypress Bnlld- Inir Material, Ventilating Apparatus. OH, Wblte Lead, Putty, Paint, Polnta, etc. QLASS M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Mslropolltan A>enue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Ifenttoa Tb« Vlortots* ■zcbanxa whea wrltlii<. May 26. 1906 The Florists' Exchange 689 REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The cut flower busi- ness shows no improvement over last week's. Stock of every description is verv plentiful, and roses are not nearly so "good in qualitv as they have been for some time. The excessive heat ex- perienced the latter part of last week seems to have had a very bad ertect on these flowers. Many of the teas coming in show plenty of evidence of mildew; and Richmond, which has been such a favorite all Winter, is opening out very quickly just now. Some doubhts are ex- pressed as to this rose proving a good one during the warm weather. There is not much change in the values of roses of the better grades, that are perfect; but there is such a majority of inferior stock which has to be cleared out at any price obtainable, that the quoted figures do not provide much of a key to the situation so far as the actual averages obtained are concerned. . Carnations are more steady in then market values than ro-ses at the present time, and while the prices of the former are just a shade lower than has been the case for some time, they have not suffered to the same extent as roses, and we think, carnation averages are somewhat higher than is usual for this time of the year. , ..« , a Lilies are still quite plentiful; and the sunnlv of gladiolus is on the in- crease every day. Some of the latter, of extra qualitv. realize at times as high as $1 per dozen, though many, of course, are sold out at a lower figure. A few choice watsonias are coming in every day. as also is a moderate supplv of ceiitaureas in white and light shades of blue. It would seem that for early flowering this watsonia is destined to become a favorite flower in this mar- ket Lily of the valley is still plentiful; as also are sweet peas, stocks, snap- dragons and pansies. The supply of li- lac was probably never so heavy as this year Evidently this flower has been a little overdone in this locality, as at the present time, just when the home grown product is coming in heavily, it is hard to dispose of some of it even when offered at 10c. per bunch Pennies are becoming more abundant, and while here and there a bunch has i-ealized $1, the most of the flowers so far have had to be disposed of at 50c. to 75c. per bunch.. , Taking it all in all th« wholesale business has been quite unsatisfactory. Whether this is owing to the two or three hot days, or to the fact that it is so near Memorial Day and the retail- ers are finding most of their business in the plant line, we cannot say. but it is to be hoped that with the coming in of June we shall at least have another month of good business before Summer arrives. CHICAGO. — There have been remark- -able eruptions in the wholesale mar- ket in Chicago, occasionally at short notice, but unquestionably the greatest turnover occurred during the unexpect- ed hot spell last week. Carnations that sold for $2 per 100 were within a day reduced to the rate of $2 per thousand. American Beauty roses of the best qual- ity fell from $3 to ?4 per dozen to the .same amount per hundred, and as that rose may be said to be the standard or criterion of this market it may be well understood that, as usual, the under dog got the short end. Two or three days in the middle of May. with the ther- mometer between 88 and 90 degrees, were bound to show an effect and every- one— .grower, wholesaler and retailer admit that it was the most disastrous fall that the Chicago market has ever However Monday of this week opened with a brighter prospect, and it may be said that the market rests in the arms of uncertainty with an upward tendency, though there is not a dealer in the city who is optimistic enough to sav that prices will move up until the Decoration Day shipments com- mence. ... , * The only new feature in the market is the peony crop which is more or less in evidence in every direction. As a rule, the quality is up to standard and the price about as usual runs from 2c. to Sc. , ^ Sweet peas have recovered from the fall, and at the last writing it is safe to sav that all good stock will be in good demand next week. Much depends upon the weather. Should the present weather hold all will he well. A repe- tition of last week's meteorological pro- ductions would produce a devastating effect on the Memorial Day business; however we are all hoping for the best. W. K. W. BOSTON. — Market conditions are away below par. Flowers of all kinds are a drug; in facl with the very warm days the end of the week there was practically no movement at all. Prices have dropped all around, and there is little prospect of much improvement until next week when the supply will .shorten up until Decoration Day. Amer- ican Beauty roses can be bought at any- where from $1 up to $20. according t.i quality and grade. Roses of all otlier kinds go equally low, 50c. per 100 being the price of many and $6 being the limit for the better grades. Carnations, too. have suffered and a continued drop has been evident; prices run from 50c. up to $2. Violets are now about over. Lily of the valley seems to hold to a fairly good price. $4 being asked for the best grade. Only a few lilies are seen at 8c. and 10c. ; while callas are plentiful at 6c. and Sc. Gladiolus are abundant, as is lilac. The first pink pond lilies have made their appearance, but they sell slowly. J. W. D. MINNEAPOLIS. — The market the past week has been practically glutted. The fore part of the week the weather was very warm, which brought everything along in fine shape and forced on to the market stock which rather than being thrown away was sold at exceptionally low figures. Roses of all varieties, and good stock, were sold at from 50c. to $1.50 per dozen, depending almost en- tirely where the purchase was made. The boys on the street go direct to the greenhouses and buy their stock for al- most nothing; in fact, the writer knows of one case where a boy purchased a large lot at a greenhouse and afterward sold the flowers to the retail florists. It would seem therefore tliat the street venders can purchase lower than the florists who buy the year around. Car- nations hold up fairly well. The de- mand for them is good. They are small and are sold all the way from 35c. tn II per dozen. Peonies are coming in. but are not plentiful as yet. only a few of the dealers handle them in large quantities; some very nice red and white sorts are on the market. Pansy plants are selling well; while we have not had a large number of them, so tar, some very nice ones are sold at 40c. per dozen. We doubt very much if the plants are equal to what we had last year: the majority of them seem to be small and sickly looking- Bedding stock, such as geraniums, etc.. are moving quite fast, but very little planting has been done, as according to previous records a good frost is due ai about this date. The retail trade can only be quoted as being fair, and is as good as can be expected at this time ot the season. The dealers are all looking forward to a good Decoration Day busi- ness, and from present indications w.' shall no doubt have it. as numerous oi ders have already been booked. PAUL. INDIANAPOLIS. — Occasions demand- ing flowers have been less numerous the past week, but withal business remains satisfactory. The bedding season is still in full sway. It will be possible for all growers to sell out by the end of the month, if they care to wholesale their stock. The several cemetery flor- ists count the number ot vases to b.- Blled bv the hundred; $2.50 to $5 is tin- average price for filling them. A lot of stock, especially good roses, is somewhat scarce. Home grown roses are much mildewed, but those shipped in from the north are of good quality. Bride and Bridesmaid, mostly poor, an- selling at $2 to $4 per 100. Good Kai- serin Augusta Victoria bring $3 to $7 per 100. Select Mme. Abel Chatenay. stems averaging 36 inches, are sent here at $7 per 100. Liberty and Richmond are plentiful at $4 to $8 per 100. At retail roses bring $1 to $2 per dozen. The carnation market is poor. Fan- cies sell at $2.50 to $3 per 100 and med- ium grades at $1.50 to $2. , , , Harrisii lilies and callas may be had in quantity at $10 per 100. Early peo- nies find a ready market at $5 to $i per 100. The main crop is due just about Decoration Day. and growers havint; large tracts of them are jubilant. Swainsona is much used for funerol work, at $1 per 100 sprays. I. B. ST. LOUIS. — The demand for cut stock continues light and irregular among the retailers and of course, the wholesalers also suffer. The latter have been re- ceiving large consignments and the mar- ket has again become overstocked in everything except sweet peas, which tlie dry weather is keeping back; they bring 35c. to 75c. per 100 with a big demand. Carnations are coming in abundantly; the price for extra fancy Robert Craig. Enchantres.s, Mrs. T. W. Lawson and white are again down to $1.50 per 100; firsts $1; common, 75c. Roses, too. were plentiful and good long American Beautv have sold at from $2 to $2.50 per dozen; next length $1 to $1.50; shorts 50c. and 75c. In the smaller roses Bride and Bridesmaid, Richmond and Perle des Jardins brought $4 per 100 for choice; others from $1 to $3. Callas and Harrisii lilies are getting scarce Outdoor stock has little call, and will he short for Decoration Day. Peonies sell well at $2 to $4 per 100. Cape jasmines go for 50c. to $1 per 100. Nothing extra is expected for Decora- tion DSy trade. ST. PATRICK. GRAFTED ROSES FINK STOCK. KEAOT NOW. ItlchmoiKl, f 2.60 per doz.. »I6.00 per 100. »126.00 per 1000. Klllarney, t2.60 per doz.. $18.00 per JOO. $150.00 per 1000. Ktoile De France, $3.00 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Kalgerln. Varnot. Uncle .John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz.. $16.00 per 100. Bride. BrideBinald, Golden Gate. AVoot- ton, 2'-i in. pots, $2.00per doz.. $12.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond, f 12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Etoile De France. $12.00 per 100. hanrise, Perle, SuiiBet, Chatenay. $5.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Goldeu Gate, $t.00per 100: $38.00 per 1000. MISCELLAINEOIS PLAINTS Ready For Immediate 8ale» CARNATIONS From Pots. Healtliy Stock Per 100 Lient. Peary and Cardinal 6.00 Lady Bountiful, Patten. ^VIllte LawBon 5.00 Ethel Ward 4.C0 HoHton Qlarket, Melba, Qneen Louise, The Queen, Pink Armazlndy 3.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Gen. Huttou. H. A. lion. Jeannie Nonin. Mers- tham Yellow, Merstham Hed. Mrs. Wm. Dm k- ham. From 2k'. pots. *1. 60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. , , Oheltoni, Convention Hall, Dora Stevens, Lady Cr.mston, Mrs. W. Ul^-iile, Mr«. T. W. I'ockitt. From2>2 in. pots Sl.Ou per doz., $<>.00 per 100. A. J. Balfour. Q. W. Chlhls. lioMen Wedding. Miss Alice Byron. Dr. Bnaiiehard. Nellie Pockett, Mayflower, Yellow Eaton. From il-i In. pots. 76c. per doz., $1.00 per 100. Colonel D. Appleton, Crein... Geo. Kallj, Mrs Mc- Arthur, Monrovia, Mr.s. Barklcv, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs. Nacova. Opah. Holit. Halliday. Solell D'October, Vivian d'Morel, White Bonnaf- ton. Wm. Duckham. Price, from 2^ In. pots. $3.50 per 100. $30. CO per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng. Black Hawk. Cul- llngfordil. Dorothy Devens. (Uory Pacific. Harry May. Harry Parr. H. W. Beiman, Ivory. J. E. Lager. J. H. Troy. Mr.s. .Jerome Jones. Mad. GasteUler. Minnie WaunBiiiaker. Mrs. Baer, Mrs S T. Murdoch. Miss M. M. .Tohnson. Major Bonnaffon. Mrs. Humphrcj. Mad. Fred. ISeis- mann.Niveu S.Polly Rose. Pink Ivery, Riverside. Thomas H.Brown. Timothy Eaton. W. H. Lin- coln. Xeno. Yanoma. Price from 2^ In. potB. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Caiinaa, strong dormant roots in 30 tine and $.5.00 per 1000. ^^^ CATALOGUE. Fishkill, AchyrantheH, Kmeraonli.elc. Ageratum; White and blue I Prini-eHH Pauline j Alternantbera, red and yellow AuipelopHiH A Citrhii, pot thrown Cuphea Platyc-eiitra, . . Catinas. fine Varieties as List Cole UN, all the leading varletleH .. 1 > racaena I ndivlHa, fine stock . . EnKlish Ivy, Fevertew. double white Fuchsia, double and single GerauinniB, double and single, StroDu' Special Color or variety " Double and elngle " Ivy Leaved Gaxania Splendens Heliotrope, light and dark varieties Size I'OtB 2!r 3 m 3 V4 Per luo $3.00 6.00 3.t0 3.00 8.00 3.00 •iH 6.0O 8.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, in bud 6 Ivy, German Lantana. 12 best varieties... Moonflower Petuniaa, single Pelargoulnins, ass't varieties ... Salvia, Bplendensand Bedinan Smilax, Tropaeolum, double red and yel- low Vinca, variegata and elegantieaima Verbenas, mammoth Strain VioletB Maria Louise Miscellaneous rooted cuttinira April 28. will have for the next ten days VERBENAS >oo Beet Mammoths, from pots $3.00 varieties, »3.00 and $3.00 per 1 00 ; $1 8.00 2M 3.00 3 4.00 6 26.00 4 20.00 3!^ 8.00 2K 3.00 la 700 2H 3.00 3« 7.0O 3H 8.00 2« 3.00 314 8.00 i'A 4.00 3% 6.00 Vi 3.0O 5 26.00 7 40.00 2!< 3.00 3 5.00 i 10.00 2'4 4.00 2M 3.00 3« 10.00 2!^ 6.00 3« 6.00 2M 3.00 3 3.60 2M 4.00 I 3>^ 10.00 3 6.00 2M 4.00 2M 3.00 $26.00 per I.OOO as adv ertised WOOD BROTHERS, IN. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BEDDING PLANTS ^. Salvia Splendens, 3 i" COLEUS. G. Bedder, COLEUS, Verschaffeltii 2 '4 in HoneysucRles, bushy plants, 6 in. . . . English Ivy, extra strong and bushy GERANIUMS, Beaute Poilevine,i^'^ti:ifiiie strong plants, in liud and bloom , . Per 100 $ 4.00 2.00 2.50 15.00 18.00 ROSES ■s\ 10.00 RAMBLERS Pot grown, in 6 inch and 61^ inch pots, grafted, and on own roots, in fine condition for out-door planting. Price, $30.00 per 100. Vl^ JOHN SCOTT BROOKLYN, N. Y. RUTLAND ROAD AND EAST 45tti STREET, tfentlon The Florists' Exchiinge when BTltlng. 690 The Florists' Bxchange LIKE THE BEE A PROSPEROUS Qorist is nover idle ; do like this busy little insect— the bee — take ad- vantage of the great work the nerve-resting florist, Godfrey Aschmann, and his people have done since Easter. 1,000 of them swarming and enjoying their lives in Aschmann's Greenhouses "Oh ! Aschmann's flowers taste so sweet," the bees say ; we cannot stop ; we have a big fleld to work on; 100,0U0 of the choicest; every hole and corner full; let us harvest." Secure Bargains now, and for Decoration Day. Please note our lowest prices. GERANIUMS, S. A. Null, best double crimson. " La Favorite, bf.st double white. Md. Thibaud, best double pink out of 4 iu. pots. $7.00 per 100. Poitevine and Jean Viaud, 5to .11 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. BEGONIA VERNON, Red and Erfordi (pink). 4 in., per 100. $7.00. Extra large, per 100, $10.00. Sin., per 100. $5.00. President Carnot. .Si in. to 6 in., eacb SCARLET SACE or SALVIA, Clara Bedman. best of all. 4 in.. $8.00 per 100. PETUNIA, double. 4 in., mixed, per 100. $8.00. California Giant, 3 in., per 100, $5.0ll. dwarf, variegated (inimitable) 2iin., per 100. H-'i.m. HELIOTROPES, blue (fine bushy), 4 in., per 100, $7.00. NASTURTIUM, best colors, dwarf bushy, 4 in., per 100, $7.00. FUCHSIAS, mixed colors, medium size, 4 in., per 100, $7.00, AGERATUM, dwarf blue, 4 in., per 100, $7.00. VERBENAS, mixed, 2i in., per 100, .$3.00 PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA, mixed, 2i in., per 100, $3.00. PARLOR IVY, 2i in., per 100, $3.00. CUPHEA or Cigar Plant, 21 in., per 100, $3.00. TORENIA FOURNIERI, 21 in., per 100, $3.00. CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA (Dusty Miller), 2l in., per 100, .$3,00. LOBELIA, blue, and other dwarf trailing, 2* in., per 100. $3,00. COLEUS, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, and Verschafleltii, 21 in., j.cr 100, $3.00. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem, 21 in , per 100. $3,1)0. Watch and be careful, don't buy Morning Clorv for Moon Vine. Moon Vines a Specialty. We grow only the best varieties, A. W. Smith's hybrid or Ipomoea Multillora, for which we have had during the past 15 years a WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. We ship about 2.5,000 every Spring (especially in May' to every State and city iu the United States and Canada. This moon vine is much earlier than any other moon vine in existence, having flowers pure white, fragrant and waxy. Flowers are as big as a saucer. Out of 4 in. pots, nicely stocked up, per 100 $10.00 ■■ Sin. ■■ ■' JW " 21 in " •■ 5,00 Cobaea Scandens, 4 in 8-00 10 plants and civer are sold at 100 rate, ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Just arrived. May 5, per steamer Marrjuetta from Amsterdam, first ■ consignment 5000 of all sizes now at your disposal (more are coming) : prices as usual, no advance : ,500.. 60c.. 75c. to $1.00. A. Compacta Robusta, large plants only. Price $1.25. $1.50, $1.75 each. A. Glauca_ large plants, $1.00, $1,25 to $1..50 each. Cash with order. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. v«%%«wt»«*«»%w»«»«««««*« Mention The Florists' E.\clmnge wheu writing. O I b K O »3.00perl00. field grown, white, pink, lavender, purple and red. OOLKIIS, G. Bedder. STEVIA SBKRATA and VARIKGATKD, •,!in. 2c. GERANIU\IS,2M In., Viaud, Bruant, Perkins, Buchner, Hicard, Hill, Bernandlan and 7 other BortB. $2.10 ppr 10. HELIOTROPK bhl.^ 2 In., 7c. L.4.VBNDBK. purpli!,$3 uO per 1000. NAl,VI.\ 2 in , IHc. VER»CHArFKLTII,6othera2 In. 2o. ROOTEDi CVTTIKiGS LlBt belo^v, i>er 100, prepaid. FUCHSIA. 6klnde,tl.0O. HELIOTROPE. 3 kinds. $1.00. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8kinds,$1.10 COLEUS. 10 kinds. 80c. $S,00 per 1000. DOUBLE FETUNIAt, ten kinds. $1.00. STEVIA SEKKATA and VARIEGATA, 76c. SALVIA, 3 kinds, SOc. Unrooted Geraniums, $5.00 per 1000. not pre- paid. Gash, or O. O. D. BYER BROS., ChaitiUersburg. Pa. Uentlon The FlorlBta* Exchange wben wrttlDg, In 4 in. puts, cheap to close out. 1st size, $15.00 per 100; 2nd size. $10.00 per 100. For special price on larger lots, address, MADSEN a CHRISTENSEN, 218 Bidwell Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. .M. ■nil. in The I'luiists" E.Kcbtinge when writing. I\f \X (Hardy English) 4 in, pots, 4 to 5 V T feet high, well branched, $15.00 per 100., cash. JOHN R.£CK (a .SON. Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The I'lorlsts' Exchange when writing. ASTERS, all colors, $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, all colors, $2.50 per 100 : ,$'20,00 per 1000. COLEUS, .$2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS, PLUMOSUS, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, HI- BISCUS, FERNS, FUCHSIAS, VINCA VARIEGATED, ALTERNANTHERAS, CAN- NAS, 2 '■■ in. POT ROSES. .Send for list. The National Plant Co., Dayton, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Ludvig Mosbaek, ONARGA, ILL. Bedding Plants, Pansier, FerD», Hardy Perennial Plants. Field grown and frorn 2, '4 in pots, ready for shipping;. Also Vege- table Plants. For varieties and prices, see ads., on pages, 587, issue Ma'y 5th, and 62b, issue May J 2, this paper, or send for wholesale Price List, mailed free. Meiilltiu The Florists' K.Kchange when writing. BUY FOR SPRING TRADE BEDDING aiHl BASKET PLANTS Id fine Condition (Note. 2% in. except where noted.) Ageratuin — tjittle Gem. A grand little ijorder plant — very low and compact- will do for Carpet Bedding ; a mas'^ of blue. $8.00 per 100. Alternanthera Aurea— $2.50 per 100. Achyraiithes — Bieiniilieri, Einersoni and McNally, $2.50 per 100. A.sparag'us Spi'Ciigeri— $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Anthericum Vivatum Variegatuni — $3.00 per 100. Begonia Metal! ica— $3.00 per 100. Begonia 'Vernon and Vulcan, eacli, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Knglish Ivy— $5.00 per 100. German Ivy— $2.,'50 per 100. Grevillea Robusta— 2% in. $3.00 per 100; 3 in. $5.00 per 100. Hibiscus — Peachblow, Sub-Violacea and Mineatus, $3.00 per 100. Rose Clothilde Soupert— $3.00 per 100; $'25.00 per 1000. Rose BABY RAMBLER— $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendciis— 2 in. $2.50 per 100; S'iO.OO per 1000. THE 8T0RR8 e* HARRISON COMPANY PAINESVILLE, OHIO •««««V%lV«%««%««»*«»«««W%'.|«%««v*/%« i.%'%%%%%%1%% ^^- SURPLUS STOCK. Not a lot of culls but all No. i, well grown stock, all In Ai condition for immediate sales. Per 100 AGERATUM, White and Blue, aj^ in $ 3 00 COLEUS, assorted varieties, 2% in 3.60 GERANIUMS, all the leading varieties of doubles, 4 in 7.00 IVY GERANIUMS, red, white and pink, 4 in. pots 7.00 DOUBLE WHITE, fine tor Decoration Day, i in 10.00 FUCHSIAS, 4 varieties, 4 in 10.00 HELIOTROPE, light and dark, 4 in 10.00 SALVIA, Scarlet Sage, Bedman, Lord Fontleroy and Blood Ked 4 in 7 00 VERNON BEQONIAS, 4 in 7,00 " " 3 in 5.00 WHITE MARQIN QERANIUH, Sehmitti, Double Cheriy, Bloom, extra fine, 3 in. pots $10.00 ; 6 In. pots 20.00 ROSES, extra fine stock of hardy monthly's, red, pink and 'white varie- ties, 3 In 6.00 ALTERNANTHERA, red aud yellow, the two best varieties in culiiva- tion, 2y, in 3.50 Strangers will avoid delay by sending Cash with ordei', as we are too busy at this season to hunt up references. ^ Evenden Brothers, Williamsport, Pa. Meulion The Florists' Exchange when writigg. DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS Chaters strain, 4 colors, 3S in. pots $.S.OO per 100 Allegheny. ;H in. pots _ $.^.00 per 100 As-eratam, 3 variet-es. i inch $1.50 A^ In. 4.00 MarigroldEl Uorado ' 1.00 Phlox Drnminondi Grand i flora. 2 inch.. 2.00 Zinnia, finest double, dwarf and tall, 2 Inch. 1.00 Gash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES BERLIN, N. J. Uentloa The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. 4000 VINCAS Extra Btroii'.; lon<; vines, 3J^ aud 4 in. at $10 00 per luO; tDD.iO per 1000. CeDAMIIIIUiei S. A. NUTToutnf 3^ Safe arrival and satisfaction guaranteed. GEO. A. RACKHAM, 880 V N DYKE AVENUE, DETROIT, MICH. Keotlon the Florists' Eichangre when writing. PETUNIAS SINGLE RUFFLED GIANTS From :! in. puis. $,'!.Oii per 100. Ten weeks stocks. Beauty of Nice and Princess Alice, from 'J^ in. pots. S'J.'iO per 100 ASPIDIUM TSUSSEMENSE, 3 in,, $3.00 per ALBERT WM. BOERGER, Gardenville. Erie Co., N. Y. Meuliuu Tlie Florists' Exchange wheu writiug. Bargains in Plants Dracaena Indivisa, '2i in. pots, $1.50 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, fi aud 6 iu. pots, $15.00 and $.10.00 pei- 100. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi; 2^ iu. pots, $3.00 per 100. Heliotrope, very bushy. 2A iu. pots, $3.00 per 100 Ageratum, Ji in. pots, $2,00 per 100. Marguerite Daisies, Giant Flowered ; 2^ in. pots. S:-Ver K.iO. Alternanthera, from soil, red aud yellow, bushy $2,00 per 100 Geraniums, 3^j in. pots, •S-'^ 00 per 100. 4 ill. pots, I;nt.'i' plants. $7.00 per 100. Extia l;iiKf. S12.00 per 100. Echeveria Secunda Glauca, fine. $3.00 per 100. R. C. Coleus, Verschaffellii, Golden Queen; Fanoy.iiOc. per 100. Mums, all t;nnd varieties, 2.1 in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Honeysuckle Halleana, 4 in. pot.-'^. S.'i.OO per 100. Transplanted Seedlings, Asters, Queen off the Market; sciiaratc colcrs, ."SOr. ptT 100. Transplanted Seedlings, Antirrhinum, separate eoliirs, 60c. per 100. CASH OR SATL^'^FAOTORY REFKRENCKS BRABANDER and CORNELIS [ast Somervilie Greenhouses, Somerville, N. J. Moiillnii Tlie Florists* Exchange when writing. 100,000 ASTER PIANTS Queen of the Market, Perfection, Victoria* Ostrich Feather, :iiid Semple's Branching, In best nii.ved colors: strnnt; stocky plants, ready to plant out. .$2.00 per 1000. CUSTAV PITZONKA, BRISTOL, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERAN IU MS In bud and bloom; finest stock *of Grant, Mrs. Rawson, Poitevine, etc. THE GREENHOUSES, Glen Island, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. May 26, 1908 The Plori-sts' Exchange 691 GERANIUMS CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25o. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ I .OO per doz. ,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per lOOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Seml-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., $5,00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., $6.00 per lOO. MME. SALLEROI 40c per doz., 52.00 per 100. TIFFIN S2.25 per doz. GERANIUMS In fTood variety. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000 and up. ( tur New descriptive Geranium catalogue rontaininff a full description of upwards of 100 vuriuties free for the asking. Miscellaneous Plants From2-in. potB Per doz. Per 100 Achy rant hes Emeraonl 40 2.0O Agreratuin, blue and white 40 2.00 Alternaiittiera.red and yellow 40 2.00 Ketronias, beddine. var 40 2.00 <'oleus, In good variety 40 2 00 Dahlia Plants, In variety 40 2.00 Uarbage, in any quantity. Wakefleld, Succession, Early and Late Flat Dutch. $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at She. per 1000. Parsley, Moss curled. 20c. per 100. $1.26 per 1000. Beet, Egyptian. $1.25 per 1000. 10,000 und over $1.00 per lOOO. Lettuce. Big Boston, Boston Market, TennlE Ball Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Early varieties such as Earllana. "Chalks Early Jewel, Dwarf Champion, Dwarf Stone, etc., $2.00 per 1000. Standard crop varle- ~ ties such as Stone. Favorite, Paragon. Beauty and Acme, $1.00perlOOO. Cash with order, please. Not less than five of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. Zc SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. Iffentioa ne Florlati* Bxcntnge wben wrltlnc GERANIUMS GERANIUMS FOR DECORATION DAY FIFTY AND SIXTY DOLLARS PER THOUSAND ORACAKNAS anil VINCAS. Surplas CARNATION aort VIOLKT plants. Make uown your wantN, and let us quote prices. GEORGE B. HART, Wholesale Florist, 2 1 Stone St. Rochester, N . Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Per 100 10 Var.aU in. pot. My SelecliOD (3.00 10 Var. 3& 3 >nn. pot, Hy Selection . 4.00 Asparagus PlumoBus, 2*4' in. pot 3.00 Aaparagns Spreiigferli, 2^4 in. pot.... S.OO Seeilling Petunias, 3!J in. pot 3.00 CANNAS Per 100 10 Var. 4 in. pot. My Selection $5.00 Coleus, 8 in. pot a.OO Vinca Vine, 2', in. pot S.OO Smllax,July 1st l.SO Primroses, July 16 2 OO JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Fall Delivery In any Quantity. I have almost 200,000 Stock Plants to work from, and want your order now so that r can Rive it special attention. Send for Descriptive Price List. 5MILAX Per 100 Per 1.000 l.Sij.OOO Smilax ready .luiie ir>th, carefully cut aiul grown j with air space arouiifl every I pot S1.50 $12,50 : 2.5,000 Aeparagns Plumoaus once repotted 2.50 20.00 '.L'l.OOO Aspara^ug Rnbustns once repotted, a great im- provement on riumosus. Try a hundred 5.00 40.00 2,000 AsparaE"H I>eflexu8, a iK'uutiful pot plant 5.00 75,000 A»«par«KiiR Sprengerii once repotted into 2i rose pots 2.00 15.00 5.000 Asparagas Sprengeril a in. pots 5.00 40.00 Sample Plants of any Stock. 5c. each. Send for List. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. IfentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. GERAN I UMS Gen. Grant, Nutt, Doyle, Jersey Beauty, 2i in. pots, strong. $2.l)r per crate for crating. A. RIcard, S. A. Nutt, Francis Perkins, M. Chevelierre, M. De Castel- lane, Dryden, uU- Salvia, 4 in s<-. ; Fuchsia, I in. 10<- ; Begonia, 3 in. inc.; Alternanthera, SJ.So per loo Vinca, 3 in. sc, ; Canna, lO'' : Caladium, ■! ni. sc Chrysanthemums, Rooted Cuttings. $1 ..n IMF irui Mile. Douiliet, Mrs. Thirkel, Wm. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, Ben Wells, Percy Plumridge, Marie Liger, Alice Byron. Richmond Rose, 'Ji in. |ii>t-, s7 i^fi iirr Hn.i. : :itj5,00 pir l(K>i> Pink Cochet, Chatenay, La Detroit, Perle, Sunrise, 2i ni . $:'.,. 50 per lint. Cash or W. J. & M. S. VESEY FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. MiMillnn The Fk»ri?>ts' E\i_haiig)' when writing. GERANIUMS h^m"' Nutt, Buchner, Double Grant, Gervais, double |)ink. 1 in. pots. .¥7 00 per too. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltii and mixt'd, 3 in. pots. .'!i;i-r>0 per 100. Ferns, for dlsh-'S in all the best varieties Strong ami lnnjtln plants. 2l in. pots. $;J.00 per 100 : $2.5.00 p-r um. J-'in at 1000 rate; 3 in., $(;>.00 per 100. Adlantum Cuneatum, good, bushy plants. 3 in.,$6.)X) per 100, GERANIUMS '.!* in. pots, best kinds, $1.50 per 100. ALYSSUM, single and double, in bloom, $2.00 per llKi SALVIA BONFIRE, 2j in., $2.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, .5 in. rots, $15.00 per 100- Vegetable Plants Cabbage, Wakefield, and Early Summer. $1.00 per 100(J, Tomatoes, .s varieties, line plants. $2,00 per 1000. Cauliflower, Snowball and Erfurt, *2.50 per 1000, Sweet Potatoes, red and yellow. $1.25 per 10(»0. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL. PA. F. N. ESKESEN, MADISON, N. J. HentloD Tbe Floriatg' Excbaogc when writing. GERANIUMS S. A. NUTT, in bud and bloom, i'.-i in., $7.00 per 100 : 4 in.. $.s.00 Cash or C. O. D. ROWIANDS, florist, « ^'[iV,!b'irN'!'Y"''' Mihli.tii 'I'lie Fliirists' Exchange when writing. Men t Km The Florists' Exchange when writing. Geraniums Geraniums 4in.pots at $6 00 per 100. .3in. pots at $4.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 4 In. $4.00 per 100. 2 in. $3 00 per 100. Lobelia, 2 in. S2.00 ppr 100. Coleus, In variety, 2i^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Don't get left, but get your order in. Cash must accompany same. J, E. FELTHOUSEN. 154 VAN VRANKEN AVE., SOIENECTADY, N, Y. Mentktg The ■ Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Fine 2 in. stock ; S. A. Null, Buchnor, Poilevino, $2 00 per 100: 3 in. mixed co].>rs in ImuI, WHO por 100. ROOTED CUTTINGS S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, Bruanii, Parkins, Gervais (l>(>uble Fink) Montmort, Castellane, Viaud, Doyle, Ricard, Jaulin, Poilevine, $10.00 per 1000, Ca.sh with order. PRTBR BROWN Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlata' Exebange when writing. GERAN iUMS In. Pots S. A. Nutt 3H A^eratuin White and Princess Pauline 3 Fnrple Heliotrope 3 Walvia Bonfire 3 100 $8.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 Golden Bedderaud Verscbafleltii Coleus 2H Alternanthera, red and yellow 2H Cash please. R. I. HART. HACKETTSTOWN, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sweet Potato Plants A large Ktock nf stout healthy plants now ready. Yellow NaiiHemund, Yellow flftnpj itT Cedarvlllo, $i,oo per 1000. K'g htem Jersey and Keel Naiitieinond, $1.J5 per lOOO- Early Golden. $l,r>0 per 1000. Golf Ready for delivery from the middle of June. Price per first ^rade, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Second grade, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash must accompany order from unknown parties. Send in your orders early, as there will be a great demand for it. FIRST THERE, FIRST SERVED. RUDOLPH FISCHER, GREAT NECK, L I. Read what some well satisfied patrons have to say of it: Mr. Rudolph Fischer, Great Neck. L. I. Dear Sir: — Mr. H. F. Du Pout wuuta me to acknowledge receipt of the Fischer Grand Freesia "Purity" be bought ol! you. I would state that we are very much pleaspd. I find it to be of a very superior quality; it is fully eiiual to the claims ymi make for it^ It grows 24 inches high, good sized and stiff stems, bearing large clusters of «magnificeiit white and very large sized flowers, which are delightfully fragrant. — an important considera- tion Growers will find that this variety grows much stronger, with finer flowers and in great- er abundance than the regular type. It is without doubt the best freesia that has been introduced. No florist, or any one interested in flowers, can afford to be without this variety. , , Yours very truly. WM. KUPKE. Gardener to H. F. I>u Punt, Esq., Winterthur. Del. January 11. MR R. FISCHER. ^ . Dear Sir: Yours received, and lii answei thereto, we would say that we cannot speak t.iM highly of vour Freesia "Purity," as It has proved very highly with ns. and should be a yreat seller on account of the purity of color, and being superior over any other freesia we have eve? grown. Wishing you success with same, we remain. Yours respectfully. A. LAUB & SON. HughsonvlUe. N. Y. The Rural New Yorker, May II, '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir; — I have bloomed Freesia "Purity" during the past Winter, and find It the strong- est growing and most abundant bloomer of any variety I have ever tried. Three phiuts in one 6-in. put produced 218 blooms; others were not far behind, the lowest being 195 blooms on three plants. I was able to get stems 10 inches long, and I can well believe that they may be grown two feet in length. The flowers are of large size, good clear white in color, and have sufficient fragrance for florists' use. i'ours very truly, DR. VAN FLEET. Associate Editor. Fredonia. N. Y., Feb. S. '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir ; The freesia bulbs gave me very good flowers, much larger than 1 ever bad be- fore. Yours respectfully, LARDER. Christiana, Pa., Feb. 2, '06. MR. R. FISCHER. I believe your Freesia "Purity^' to be a good thing. Very truly. MAURICE J. BRINTON. Hightstown, N. J., March 10. '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: The small bulbs (third size) you kindly sent me for trial last Summer, did finely, although they had very little care. They pro- duced as high as 10 florets on a single stem, iidward Reld, the florist commission merchant from Philadelphia, saw them at my place in bloom, and said they were the largest blooms he ever saw, more than double the size of what came to Philadelphia. Wishing you suc- cess, I am. Yours truly. CHAS. BLACK. West Manchester, Mass., Feb. 14, '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: Your Freesia "Purity" is the finest I have ever grown. We cut from our first batch December 29, with stems over two feet long. It thoroughly deserves its name. Yours truly W. SWAN. Blsmore P. O.. January 19. '06. MR. R. FISCHER. , . ' ^ Dear Sir: It gives us much pleasure to say that your Freesia "Purity" Is simply superb 1 cut the first 15 spike.s on the 3d of thlh month, and up to date have cut from 100 bulbs 227 first-sized spikes, which I wholesaled at ^c. each and 3S smaller "ones, which I sold at ic. each! and there are more to cut yet. There was one rogue in the lot. and the contrast was as crab apples to Baldwins. It will surely sup- plant the old variety when the supply la equal to the world's demand. ^ . . I congratulate you on your good fortune in giving to the world such a splendid plant. Yours truly, „^„*, E. SEXTON. Floral Home, Santa Clara, Cal., February 23. 1906. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: Have waited for some time before sending opinion of your Freesia "Purity" as I wanted to see It in all stages of growth, and Bide by side with the common kind. Take it all in all, it Is the best Freesia I have seen on the coast. By doing proper elimination of bulbs showing yellow. I think in a few years it would be all white. Some of the flower spikes were perfectly free from color as it is. And I only hope your carnation "Abundance" will please me as well. Florally yours. C. C. WOODWARD. Philadelphia, March 6. '06. MR. RUDOLPH FISCHER. Dear Sir: We are duly in receipt of your favor, also box containing flowers of Freesia. They are indeed a very fine sample, much finer than can be produced from stock as ordinarily sent out. When you are in a position to offer a stock of the same, would be pleased to hear from you regarding same. Yours very truly. HENRY A. DUEBR, INC. Ionia, Mich., February 14. '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: Regarding "Purity" I must say It was of the purest white of any freesia I have ever grown. Also very prolific, and long: wiry stems with ten blooms on each. It was a sight to behold when in full blo4im. Youra respectfully. M. WETTERLING. Lancaster, Pa.. Feb. 27. '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: The Freesia sent produce remark- ably fine flowers and are certainly an acquisition that you may be proud of. Respectfully yours, ALBERT M. HERR. New York Feb. 17, '06. MR. RUDOLPH FISCHER. Dear Sir: The writer bad the pleasure of seeing some especially fine blooms of your free- sia "Purity" as shown at the New York Flor- ists' Club last Monday. Have you any stock for sale ? If so, at what price ? To what wholesaler, if any. are you shipping your cut blooms ? Yours very truly, WM. WALLACE BURNHAM, Bloomingdale Bros. Y., 12.'> E. 57th. Street, New York, Feb. 9. MR. R. FISCHER. , , , , , „ * I received your postal asking my opinion of v..ur new Freesia "I'xu-lty" and I am pleased to sav that although I was so late in senddng my order, and that I was only able to get smallest bulbs. I never saw such large-sized Freesias in my life before. They were Im- mensely productive, and their perfume was most delicious. In "Purity" yon have put all lovers of the flower under lasting obligation. I hope you will meet with great success in the sale of it. Very truly yours. MRS. A. S. APGAB. Merrill. Wis.. Jan. 31, 1906. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: Now that your freesia is in bloom. I must say that it ia fine. It grew beyond my expectations, and beyond all support that 1 gave it. TTiey grew 27 Inehes high. Yours very truly. N. GRBIVELDING. Asbury Park. N. J.. Jan. 19, '06 MR. R. FISCHER. , ^^^ ,^ „ Dear Sir:— Regarding Freesia "Purity" would say I am much pleased with It. It has fully sustained all your claims for It with me. I had first flower December 23, and have now finished cutting. The main stem had eight to eleven fiorets. I cut a number of hunches, all having eleven florets l<> the main stem. I am. Very truly yours. B. WYCKOFF. Camden, Me. January 13. 1906. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: I consider your new Freesia "Puri- ty" as a very good cut flower. I had a bench where I could grow nothing; else, but your Freesia grew to perfection. I shall want more next year. Yours truly, GEO. GLABNTZEL. Pemberton, N. J., Jan. 22. '06. MR. R. FISCHER. We find that your new Freesia "Purity pro- duces larger stems. larger flowers, and of better quality, with the same treatment that wo gave the older variety. Yours truly. A. & G. ROSBACH. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Tarry town-on-Hudson. N. January 26, '06. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: Yours of the 8th inst. asking In reference to your new Freesia "Purity" of which you sent us a few bulbs, is at hand. We potted up the bulbs that you sent us. on receipt, and they are now In bloom, and from what we can see of it, it is an extra fine free- sia. Of course, the small quantity gives us hardly enough to make a very good test, but it looks all right. When you have bulbs of this to iifl'er again, we will be glad to have your low- est price on same. Yours very truly, F. R. PIERSON COMPANY. Norwalk. Ct, Feb. 13. 1906. MR. R. FISCHER. Dear Sir: Your postal card of January ISth received, and I am sorry that It has been so long unanswered. The Freesia which were bought of you have produced remarkable flow- ers, although you will remember I did not have the larger bulbs as you had sold all of them when I wrote you. Grown side by side with the ordinary Freesia, it Is superior in every respect, and is simply not to be compared with It. I am well pleased with the small invest- ment that I made in it. and shall undoubtedly have more if you have bulbs Ito offer next Sum- mer. Yours truly. R. G. HANFORD. KBov pmsHBooms If you do not know how, procure that simple but complete and practical book called "How to Grow Mushrooms." The price is ten cents and It can be secured from this office Special rates will be made to the trade who wish to supply their customers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQE 2 Duane St., New York A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK I si Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Piumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills. N. J. Tel. 28 A. CAP[ JESSAMINES. 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. We time arrivals and guarantee ffood condition. Send your orders for DECORATION DAY early. St'asoi» May 15 to June i5, ASA WRIGHT. ALVIN. TEXAS. GERAN lUMS 6000 Donhle Grant 4 in. pots, 6c. each. 3)00 I>oubIe Grant, 3 in. 4c. each. 1000 Kose Geraniums 3 in. &c. each. 20(10 Ageratunis 2H in. 2c. each. 3000 Aeters* mixed 2^ in. 2c. each. All li rat rate stock, tjrown for home trade. R. A. ELLIOTT, MORRISTGWN. N. J. Bedding Plants Have a few left of the following in good shape. Pots Per 100 Single Petunias 21 in. Sl.'iO Phlox DrummondH.dwarfandlarge flowers 21 in. 1..W Salvias 21 in. '2.00 3 in. 4.00 4 in. 11.00 Lobelia 21 in. 1.00 Aaeratum, Blue Perfection 21 in. 1.00 3 in. 2M Asparagus Sprengerii, 3 in. :l.00 ). S. BLOOM, RimSVILLE, PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Kooted cuttings from sand, clean healthy stock of the following varieties: Willowbrook. Polly Rose, Pacific, Rob. Halllday, Wm. Duck- fiam. Dr. Enguehard, Bonnaffon, American Beauty, Maud Dean, .$l..'iO uer 100: $l'.2..'iO per 1000. Cash with Order. Q. F. INEIPP, Aqueduct, Jamaica P. O. L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florlata' Eichange when writing. THE CI1RY8ANinEML^ Arthur Herrington's New Book The most complete and comprehen- elve work on the cultlyatlon of the ChryBanthemum that has as yet been published In America. Handsomely Illustrated, 168 pages, 5x7 Inches. Price only 50 cents, postpaid. Send Youe ordeb foe a Copy Now. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., 2-8 Duane St., New .York. May 26. 1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 693 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchants In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35G Madison Square lientlOD the Florlata' Etxcbange when writing. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale riorists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. ConBignmentB eolicited. Out-of-town orders care- fully attended to. (live ua a trial. Mention The FlorlBta* Bichange when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- IIO West 28th Street Telephone 324-3i3 Madison Square. Uentlon The FlorlBta' Eicbange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 48 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3171 Madieon Square GRO'WE.Rf* ATTENTION t Always l^eaily to 'teceive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 VTest 2Qth Street •Phone, 651 Madieon Square. NEVT YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orchids r.Blablisht'l IMw-S ifeatlon tti» Hortata' Itecbenge wtea writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The W^liolesale Florist ot Ne-w Ifoi-k 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madlaon Square Mention the Florists' Elzcbange when writing. IJICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLORISTS' SUPPLIES TG-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROQKUVN, N. Y. ItttfBtlon the FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Uentlon the FlortatB' Bich«nge yhen writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER , Wholesale OommlsBlon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougKby St.. Telep|on«^^^^ BROOKLYN, N.-Y, Uentlon the FlorUta' Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 •WEST 30th STR-EET NE'W YOR.K ConBlgnmenta Solicited. Telephone : 280 Madison Sq. UeatJoB the riorlata' Biebance whaa wrltlac. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST %# A I I IP V ALWAYS GRADE OP VMkftaKT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS. JAMES McMANUS, 75«X°'s<, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building. NEIV YORK Open every Morning at Sii o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposeB to Rent. J. DONaLDSON, Secretary Mention the Florlsta' Bxcban^e whea writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WNOLESUE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square. OonslgnmentB of choice cut flowers iollcited. Prompt payments. Give ua a trial. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commlision Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 2611) Street, New York lelepbune Cull; 2yj Jliullson S<4uari;. Uentloa the Florists' Bxchanse when writlnc. ALFRED H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 3921 Madieon Square EstablUhed 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Conslgrnmetits o( First Class Stock Solicited. Telephone Call 756 Madison Square Mention The Floriats' Bichange when writing. JeKeMen Horace E. Froment -^ ^ \^ 8UCCKSSOR TO \A/. GHORMLEY wholesale^comm.ss.on Receiver and Sblpper ot all varieties of Cat Flowers Telephones,2200 and 2201 MadisonSquare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK wioiesaie Prices ol Cat Flowers, Kew Yom, piay 24. ^ prices «iaotet tlie Imntfred unless otlierwlse uotea. ( A BEADTY.Iancy— special I '• extra I " No. 1 No. a M " No. 3 • Bride, 'Maid, fancy— spc'l 5J " extra No. 1 No. a Golden Gate Liberty Mme. Abel Chatenay Adiantum Croweandm Asparagus ** PlumoBQu, bunches " Sprengerl.bancheB Call AS Cattleyab Daisieb 10.00 to U.OO to 4.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to .60 to .75 to 26.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to 6.00 to 60.00 to .60 to to to 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 5.00 •8.00 2.00 1.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 .76 1.50 80 00 26.00 ao.oo 6.00 60.00 l.OO Inf'r grades, all colore.. White Standard S Varieties { •FANOT— (•The hlgheat grades of C9 BtandaM var.) [ Novelties Lilac, per bunch Lilies Lilt of the Valley Mignonette Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. Pansibb, per doien bunches.. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Tulips .60 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to :i,00 to .10 to 3.00 to .50 to .60 to to to to .50 to 12.00 to .04 to 1.00 to 1.00 1.50 1 60 1.50 1.50 2.50 2.50 2 50 2 50 4 00 .50 6.00 2.00 1.00 .75 20.00 .08 3.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist ;i'.'dtr£i«rr; 39 WEST asTH st., new york ALL VARIETIES OP CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty. Bridesmaid, Bride, Libertx. Meteor. Lily of tKe Valler, Carnations ISSSSruSi JOHN 1. RAYWOR, 49 West 28lli SI., NEW YOBK Edw. C. Horan SB West 28th St., INEW YORK TBLBPHONB, 1462-1463 nADIBON SQUARE CUT FUrOWERS AT \VHOL,ESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West, 29th Street., New York Tfi-Kthonr: s.'SW Madison Sijt-are Mention The riortote' Brchtjge when writing. J. Sellgman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tsl. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cot Flower Company Mention TTie Florleti' Bichange when writing. SLINN&THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— Violets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orderB receive prompt attention. Conilgn- menta Solicited. Telephone) S864 Madison Square Uentlon the rioriata' Exchange when wrltlDg. Frank H. Tbaendly CHAELES SCilENCK TRAENDLY & SCHENCK V^holesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET. NEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones I 798 and T99 MADISON 80CABB Consignments .Solicited Mention the Flortati' Vxchange whes writing. JOHN YODNG Wholesale Florist 51 W.28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 446S-M64 MAWSOS SQr.lKK Mention the rioriett* Bxchange when writing. THOMASYOUNG Wholesale florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 4850 Madison Square ctulguBcats •( ciolce Flowers sollclicl Mestloo the rUrlata' Biebance whea writing. 694 THe Florists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES ""^"TaL^rtS'SiSS^r*^^"^ S'weet Peas, Gardenias, also ctioice Paeonies and otlier out door flo-wers. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Pliiladelphia Uentlon The Florlsti' Egchange whep wrltipg. SAMUEL S. PEMNOGK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia CHOICE PAEONIES IN QUANTITY FOR Decoration Day. Mention The FlorlsU' Bliehange when writing. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. paeonies, fancy roses, fancy 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURQ, PA. CARNATIONS, AND NOVELTIES Ifentlon Hie FlorlBts* Bxchange when writing. Beauties, Centaureas, Bronze Galax, $6.50 per case THE lEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET, PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. Mention The Florlata' Bxchaoiee when writing. "WILID Sl^IL.A.:x: .A.ITID E.A.STER LILIES Prompt Reports" Business hours : 7 A. M. to 8 F. 11 WH01.E8AI,E AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1221 FILBERT ST., PBILA., PA THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.50. SEND FOR A COPY A. T. DB L4. RIARB Ptg:. & Pub. Co. Ltd., a Duane St., N.V. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADtLPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. MentloD The Florists' Bschange when writing .__ H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Meption The Florlats' Exchange when writing'. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. ■WHOI,ESAI,E FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Mamifaituiers of WIRE liKSIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Main 874. P. O. Bos 103 Mention The Floriats' Blxchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>ver3-Per 100 Boston May 23, 1906 Buffalo May 14, 1906 Datroit May 20, 1906 Cincinnati May 21, 1906 Ballimora May 7, 1906 NAMES AND VARIETIES Mllwau May 20, kea 1906 PhlI'dalphia May 16, 1906 Pittsburg May 21, 1906 St. Louis May 21, 1906 20.00 10.00 6,00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 20.00 to 25.00 to to to to to to to 40.00 to to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to 4.00 2 50 to 90 no f.n 9.11 00 A to 25.00 20.00 16.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 'e^oij 8.00 16.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.00 20.00 to 12.00 to 26.00 15.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 ib.ob to 15.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to to to 2.00 to to to 9,=i.00 6 00 to f ** extra 18.00 to 12.50 to 4.00 to to to 90 00 " No. 1 ; 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to IS.'iO 1.00 CO 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 " Culls and ordinary... 1,00 to 4-00 6,00 to 10.00 6.00 to 6,00 2.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 1.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 12.00 to to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to to to 8,00 4.00 to 2 00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to to to fa BRIDE, 'MAID, fancy-special "J *' extra 6.00 300 .."iO to : " No. 1 to to 4.00 to 8.00 to to 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 12.00 ... , to 50.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to ) " No. 2 E GOLDEN GATE to 5 00 K. A. VICTORIA 4.00 to 4.00 to to 15.00 to 6.00 to LIBERTY METEOR to 3.00 to 6.00 PERLE 4.00 to to 6.00 to to 50.00 2.00 to to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to 4.00 2.00 to to 4,00 0 RCHIDS Cattleyas to .60 1.50 1.50 1.50 1..50 3.00 3 00 to 1.00 Inferior grades, all colors to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 '4.06 to 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.60 to 2,00 1.60 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 1.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 to to to to to 1 00 .50 to 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to to to to to to 1.50 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 0 1.60 to 2.00; ' 1.50 to 2.00 i 1.50 to 2.00 t to 3.00 ; > { White to 1.00 .50 to 50 to • Standard] Pink -... : Varieties ) Red to to 1,00 1.00 .50 to ; ( Yellow and var J ( White to to 1.00 to to to to to to 3.00 3.00 3.00 to to to to 200 1.00 to ? Fancy J Pink to 2.00 1.00 to 3.00 to 3.60 < i Varieties ) Red 3.00 to to to 2.00 1.00 to > t Yellow and var ...' 200 to A to .50 to 1.00 50.00 to to 2 00 to 1.00 to 60.00 to 36.00 to 10.00 to 1 00 DIANTUM to 1.00 30.00 30.00 12.50 to 1.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to 1.25 30.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 40.00 6.00 to 10.00 to to 25.00 to 25.00 to 8.00 to to 1.00 to to to 25.00 to 60.00 20.00 to 30.00 to 10.00 25.00 to 50.00, A 25.00 to 50.00| SPARAGUS, Plum, and Ten ..:.. " Sprengeri, bunches.. ALLAS 20.00 to 20.00 to to 50.00 75 00 6.00 to 8.00 to to 10.00 to c D D G 1 HRYSANTHEMUMS, ordinary., fancy to to to to ... to to to to to ; to to to AHLIAS to to to to to to to to to AISIES to .60 to 1.00 to .50 to 4.00 to to 8.00 to 3.00 to to to 3.00 6.00 to to to 8.00 to 10.00 10.00 "4:66 to to 12.00 S.OO to 12.00 to to LADIOLUS to S.OO 8.00 to 8.00 to 12.50 to 10 00 to 12 Ft<) LIES Harrisii to 12.50 3.00 Too 25.00 8.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to to to 12.00 4,00 1.00 25.00 ..to 3.00 to to to to to 1.50 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 4 00( 1 00 tn 9 nn L LV OF THE VALLEY 2.00 to to 400 to 2 00 to 2.50|iM IGNONETTE, ordinary to to . S V N to to to 15.00 to 20.00 20.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 20.00 to 20.00 to to 16 00 to to to to to to to to to to to to ■".75 2 00 to 6 00 ARCISSUS to to 1.00 to .50 to to 2.00 1.00 to .35 to to to .40 to .76 to to to . ... .60 to to WEET PEAS to 1.00 .40 to 1.00 to .,50 to tn H YACINTHS to '- ! ^ Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can fariUah at short notice. \A/ELCH BROS. ^ISreVs"" PROPRIETORS Caraots CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET orMds 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PL carnation Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance .Telephone 6267 and 6268 PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wholesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Flowers Open EveningR nntll 8. Uentlon The Florlats' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Kemcona * Phone*. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Headquarters in Western New Yort For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all k.lndB of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 Eiiuoti $1. BUFFLAO. N. Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Ueatloa Tlie rierlsts' DnAance wben wrltlai. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. C. POIHH Co. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Mention The PlorlstB' Exchange when writing. 150,000 PANSIES SUPERB STRAIN READY NOW Fine larg:e Fall transplanted Pan- sles. In bud and bloom. A trial order will convince you that these are the best you ever handled, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 Geraniums, in variety from 3i in. pots, $6,.™ per 100. Salvia, from 3i in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Oaah with order LEONARD COUSINS, Jr. Concord Junction, Mass. PANSIES Extra fine strain. Now freely blooming, large flowering color of varied markings; strong, healthy transplanted plants and wintered in cold frame. Price, $1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. T. B. TURNER, Swedesboro, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. rsj THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames W.OO per 1000 by express ; tJOcts. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants Id bnd and bloom $1.00 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Cash with order ^"a64^"Southport,Conn. Qrower of the Finest FanaleB. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. E.B.JENNIN6S, OUR ENDEAVOR Is to place THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within 1000 miles on Saturday of each week. In order to effect this even distribution, which makes for the benefit of our advertis- ers. It is necessary that ail ad- vertising copy for current issue should reach us bv 12 noon, on Wednesday. Uentlon Tbe FlorUte* Bzctaanse wbeo wrltlnc. Ma; 26, 1906 Long Distance Phone Central - 6004. Established 1894. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. AVholesale Ctit Flowers and Florists' >SHips>in^ Orders Our Specialty. llo yuu receive our Weekly Out Fh.wer r^rice List? IF NOT WRITE U.S. The Leading Florists' Supply House of the \^est. .Supply Catalogue mailed on request. We cany the Largest Stuck of Florists' Supplies in the West The Plorists' Exchange CIIA$.W.McHELLAe Orchids 695 Supplies. Ifentlon The Florlata' Bschapge when writing. BeyourownGommissionMan FLOWER GROWtllS' MIRKET furnishes the facilities See PERCY JONES, Mgr. eOWabash Ave., CHICAGO. MePtloD The Florists' Escbaoge when writing. J. B. DEAIHUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CHICAGO Consltcntnents Solicited WIETOR BROS. Wholegale Growers of CUT FLOIVERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CHICAGO ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us your Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. MAY (a CO.. Florists, St. Patil, Minn. ^ ^"^^x m, QjJ^fMMl Red Spider on Carnations. (107) We are .sending you a car- nation affected, we think, with thrips in the petals. We have them also on our roses, both inside and outdoor. Please advise us of the most effective spray for them. We do not want to fumigate at this late date. J. L. O'Q. N. C. — The carnation sent for inspection is not affected with thrips, but with red spider. We would suggest the free use of syringe or hose pipe with all the force available several days in succe.ssion upon the plants affected. MUdew on Roses. (108) I have trouble with my roses; I think it is mildew. I used sulphur, but it does not remedy the matter. Enclosed find a few leaves; please state in your columns what I can use effectively. J. B. New Jersey. — The roses are badly affected with mildew, and we cannot recommend any better remedy than sulpTiur. Of course, at this time of the year, when the heating pipes are not used every day, the only method of applying the sulphur that will be of any use, is to blow it on with a bellows, or dust it over the plants in .some similar way. Worms in Tennis Court. (109) Kindly give me advice to get rid of worms in our tennis court. If we rolled in the evening, we would have to do it over in the morning. SUBSCRIBER. New York. — The be.st way to get rid of worms in a tennis court is to make a quan- tity of lime water and give the grass a good watering with the same. If the first watering is not effective, re- peat after four of five days. CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents for ZISKA'S "Up to Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. GEO. REINBERG Krr^'il Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We Will take care of yoor orders at reaaonable prices. Prompt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CnlCAOO, ILL. Ueotlon The Florists* Bxchsnge when writing. FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, end ail CUT FLOWERS and OREENS 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florlata' Bzcnange when writing, JOHN BREITMEYER*$ SOINS COR. MIAMI AND CRATIOT AVIS. DETROIT, MICH. Mention The Florists* Eichange when writing. LG. HILL CO. AVKoIesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers, Chicago, Hay 23, 1906. Prices qnoted are by tbe bnudred unless ottaer-wlse noted. ROSES American Beauty 36-Inch stems perdoz to 4.00 3.00 2.60 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 8 00 5.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 8.00 60.00 16.00 4.00 1.00 CARNATIONS Inferior grades all colors 1 White Standard Pink 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 30-lnch stems " to to 2.00 2.00 to Vaeikties Red 2.00 '. to to J Yellow & var •Fancy 1 White 2.00 12-lnch stems " ;i.oo .50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 4:00 to 4.00 to 4 00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 40.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .(ThehIgh Pink 3.00 est grades f Red 3.00 ol Sta'd var I Yellow & var .... Novelties 3.00 No. 1 No. 2 adiantcm .50 to .35 to .35 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to to to 1.00 Golden Gate A8PABAOU8, PIum.& Ten Sprengerl, bunches. 0ALLA8 .50 UncIeJohn .50 Liberty 8.00 Richmond Lilies. Longlflorum HaRRIBII, . ... 8.00 12 00 Perle MlONONETTE,ordlnary 2.00 •• fancy 4.00 8.00 LILY OF THE VALLET .Sweet Peas J.A.BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph street, CHICAGO. A Specialty... GROWER Of UU I I LU If C 11 O MentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. rsTgnaTHnTFToraiCo"! Wholesale and Commission House Cut Flowers, Decorative (irceii, eic. For Territory and California Mlilpnients. 341 S. Uos y^neeles St., UOS AINQeUES. Cal. Dwarf Japanese Trees. (110) One of my customers has asked me to obtain some Japanese trees (dwarf) growing from two to three feet high, standard form. The tree has all the cltaracteristics of an ordinary one. excepting height. If you could give me the name of such a tree, and the address of a firm who could supply same, you would confer on me a very great favor. A. G. Penna. — There are so many dwarf Japan- e.sie trees in the commercial market at the present time that it is impossi- ble to form any idea which one is meant in the present case. The best way out of the difficulty is, we think, to get a catalogue of some firm deal- ing in Japanese plants, and then have the customer identify the tree meant. To obtain such a catalogue, we would refer you to Suzuki & lida, 31 Bar- clay street or H. H. Berger & Com- pany, 47 Barclay street, New York City. Putting Salt on Asparagus Bed. (ill) Is it advis.abii' to put salt on an asparagus bed at this season of the year? SUBSCRIBER. New York. — Salt should be put on an aspara- gus bed early in the Spring, before any growth has commenced. A Remedy for Scale, Etc. (?) (114) There is a party going around our city offering to clean trees of scales, woolly aphis and other in- sects. His method is to scrape the bark to the height of about six to eight feet. He then applies a wash, dirty white in appearance. He claims that this is composed of formalde- hyde, mercury and gentian. He has a different formula for each variety, of tree. He claims to kill by absorp- tion: does not attempt to spray. I had never read or heard of this method. What is your opinion of it? New York. E. E. W. — There have been several instances of a like nature within a few years past, and so far as I know there is no value whatever in any of them. The wood of trees, or their bark, will absorb moisture, we know, but whether substances such as described by you would be taken up, or whether if they were any effect desired would result, is problematical. Trees have been sprayed witli all sorts of com- pounds to kill all manner of Insects for years, yet there has been no indi- cation that any substance the bark may have absorbed has prevented fresh attacks of insects. My own opin- ion is that there is nothing whatever in the claim made. .ID.SKl-lI MEEHAN. Narcissus vritli Two Flowers on Stem. (112) I send you by mail a stem of Narci.ssus Phea.sant's Eye bearing (wci flowers. I have, about 20 bulbs which flower in this manner every year. I also had a bulb of Narcissus Trumpet Major that had two flowers on one stalk. What Is your opinion of these? J. H. L. Rockville, Conn. — While the flowers were very much withered when they arrived at this office, there was evidence enough to show that they were borne two on a stem: and if that character is fixed on the number of bulbs mentioned, we would advise keeping them together and increasing the stock as much as po.ssible, as they should be worth something in a commercial way. The Trumpet Major narcissus carrying two blooms is perhaps but a freak and this may not occur again. Retarding Grapes. (113) I wish to ask through your valuable paper if there is any possi- ble way to keep back Muscat of Alex- andria and Black Hamburg grapes or any other variety until late in the Spring, say May or June, so as to bring their fruits into perfection in December to be of the best quality through the months of January, Feb- ruary and March. Also which are the more practical borders — those con- fined inside the house, or the ones allowed to run outside? What depth should the borders be when planting new vines? T. L. — There is no possible way of re- tarding or holding back grape vines till May or June. Supposing anyone could, what would be the result? As all grape growers know, if the fruit is not finislied up before the short days set in, it is apt to be of poor quality. While Black Hamburg and Muscat of Alexandria are two of the best varieties in cultivation as general all round grapes they could not be recommended if the crop were wanted as late as possible. Gros Colman is an ideal late keeper for a black grape and Lady Hutt is equally good f'or a white: in fact, both of those varieties are improved by hanging a consider- able time after they are colored up. I have known grapes to have been kept in good condition on the other .side of the Atlantic as late as the end of March. Unfortunately, climatic conditions will not allow us to hold them so long here: and it is the ex- treme variations in temperatures that is the cause. Take for instance when the fruit is ripe: if a steady, dry at- mosphere could be maintained, say from 40 to 45 degrees, then we could hold the fruit much longer in good condition than we do; but the great variations here in late Pall and some- times during December, make it im- possible to maintain those tempera- tures. A late grapery should be started up the first week in April: even that date is a month late to pro- duce good finished Muscats. Black Hamburgs cannot be kept long in good condition here in our climate in the Fall. Perfectly finished Muscats may hang till Christmas: and such as Col- man, Barbarossa and Lady Hutt can be kept in good condition till the mid- dle of January. The question of borders depends someM'hat on location. Excellent fruit Is produced from inside borders only. It the fruit houses are on ele- vated ground, with good drainage, then for midseason and late fruit I would prefer, say 6 to 8 feet of a bor- der, outside as well as inside. On towards Fall, if there is much rain, a border of this width can be easily fixed with boards to throw off the moisture, and with a cover of leaves during the Winter frost would never penetrate to harm anything. But. if the houses are situated on low ground, then I certainly should prefer inside borders only. A grape border should have a depth of tliree feet of soil, with perfect drainage below: in tact, with- out perfect drainage no good fruit can be produced for any length of time. W. TURNER. 696 The Florists' Exchange NEW CROP r kl kV Bronze (lALAX SPECIAL PRICE FOR MAY IN 10,000 LOTS ONLY $5.00 IMEW DAGGER FERNS, $1.50 per 1000 CROP FANCY FERNS, 1.50 pCP 1000 They are the Finest and Largest Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, $7 00 per 100 lbs Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and prices. Laurel Festooning, extra fine and full. 4c. .50 and Cc per yard, and made fresh daily from the woods. Send tor sample of our Laurel Wreaths for Memorial Day use, $2.00 per dozen. Bronze and Green Galax, 75c per 1000. Discount on large orders. Send L* Your Orders for Memorial Day Now and you will Get the best to be had and at rock-bottom prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. No matter how large or small the order it will be tilled promptly and with the best and freshest stock right from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. ...JELL US YOUR WANTS, WE WILL DO THE REST.... Crowl Fern Co., Milllngton, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $2.00 per 100 Hardy Cut Dagger and Fancy Ferns $'.*.00 per 1.000: Brilliant Bronzed, and Green Galax, Sl.OO pt-r 1000. lota of 10.000 $7 50. Bouquet Green, $7 00 per 100 lbs,: Boxwood liOc. per lb.: Leucothoe Sprays, $1 m per 100: Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. : Laurel Festooning, good and full. .V. and (■.(.-. per yd.: Laurel Wreaths, $3.00 per doz. : Branch Laurel, .■lOc. per bunch. Headquarters for all Florists' Supplies, ^u^■l^ as Wire Designs. Cut Wire. Letters of all kind,'^, [niinortelles. Oycas Leaves. Milkweeds. Sheaves of Wheal, Kibl-nns liuxe,"* — Koldin?. Blue Corrugated, ete. Sarata, a Huf substitute for Smilax. for now and June dei-nratiniis. To avoid disappointment place your orders now. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. L. D. Telephone, Main 2CIS. 8 & II PROVINCE ST., BOSTON MASS. Mention The florists' i:xeharge when writing. FANCY • FeRNS S2.00 per 1 000. Discount on larger orders. QALAX, per looo, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM OILGER, Manager.', 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. "the new smilax" ■•♦<» a U/JnnPP 50 lb. case $2.50 ■■ ^ « flimiVI LVRATA Sheet Moss for Hanging Baskets, etc ^"**' per bag E. A. BEAVEN, MentloD The Florists' EKchange when writing. EVERGREEN, All. 1O55IG BR0TI1ER5 >i.naf«ctur»-j^.f ARTIFICIAL LEAVES A/l Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS AND PIQUETS. .07 W>>| RPAaillVan NFW VOBH Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only, '** WVai UlvaVHay, lliw IVKn Mention The Flori.sts' Exchange when writing. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and d ^DlttTA' ttllDDI IBC Oalax Leaves and Uanalactarers o( ■ k ^ KIO I V OWr^rblEiO Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Caldwell's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smilax. Ifontlnn *ni# inoH«t»* KxriiatlffA wbtw wrttJor Get ^Jur^Pr-ices on GalvanizedlWire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BROTMERS, Manufai-turiTs iif thf Model Plant Supports for Carnations, Dahlias, Gofden Glow, Peonies, Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 226North9lh Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mentlun llie Florists' Exchange when writing. T 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.25 MANCFACTUREP BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HEATING. Growers* Problems Solved by U. G. ScoUay I am going to build a greenhouse 10 feet wide by 120 feet long and about S feet high. Three-quarters of it is to be used as a violet house, the other part partitioned off and used as a forc- ing house. I am heating witlx hot water and use two-inch piping, down- hill system, that is, the highest point is near boilers and the drop all the way around houses back to the boilers which has proved very satisfactory. Will one row of 2-inch piping on each side be sufficient for the violet part, tliat would be four rows altogether? The thermometer sometimes falls as low as IS degrees below zero. How many rows of the 2-inch piping should I put in the forcing part to keep it up to 90 degrees if wanted? Will it work all right without extra expense of val- ves on any of piping? If valves should be used how must they be placed? B. Canada. — Although you use the downhill sys- tem in your present houses, the layout of the new house will be based on the regular gravity system, with highest point at far end of each of the two sides of your proposed new greenhouse. The clause in your letter "Will one row of 2-inch pipe on each side be sufficient for the violet part, that would be four rows altogether?" is not quite clear to me. Possibly you count the cross pine on each end as "a row," but in practice when the length of house exceeds the width we usually term the number of pipes by the long run only ; hence, if 1 am correct in my assumption, you have but two lines of pipe, and that is not enough. You certainly wish to keep the forcing section warm enough, when you desire 90 degrees with outside sometimes IS degrees below; but here goes; only bear in mind, that this lay- out is based on this extremely low out- side temperature. The forcing section is, of course, nearest the boiler. You will require fourteen lines of 2-inch pipe running the 30 foot length of this section that is seven on each side. Tlie boilers you can purchase in Canada I know can be tapped with two flows and two returns. I would recommend that you run from the boiler to the forcing .section with 2i,^-inch flow and return mains and after entering house you can reduce to two 2-inch branches on each, connecting to each 2-inch coil with 2- inch flow and return. For the violet section (assuming that there is a door Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss, 1.6 bb Bale,$l 25: S Bales, $3.25: 6 Bales $6.00: pbtc Moss, 10 Bales, $7.60. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 feet long. $15.00 per 1000; 2S Inch butt 10 ton la feet long, $22.50 per 1000. H.R. AKKRS.CIiatS'worlli, N.J. 1 / \ y CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. * \ ^ L THE APRIL NUMBER o( our List is out. We can now devote all our attention to making collections. This is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 5G Pine Street. New Vork CHy. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the ftC Horticultural Advertiser" Tflls la THE BrltlKh Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Hortioultaral trailerB. It is alBO taken by over 1000 of the best Continental bonseB. Annual BDbBcriptions to cover cost of £o8tafire, 75 cents. Money orderg payable at owdmm, Kotta. Address EDITORS OF THE rH. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europwn Ag«nts for THE AMERICAN CARNATION Mentton tbe Florlata* Bxchance when writing. at the far end) you will require six lines of 2-inch i)ipe, that is, three on each side. In this house you can hang tlie pipes on the posts, using one flow and two returns on each side. From the boiler run a separate set of 2^-inch flow and return mains below grade, and til rough the center of the forcing sec- tion, into the violet section, branch- ing to each side with 2-ineh con- nection, same as in forcing sec- tion. By all means place full opening 2-inch gate valve on the flow connection of each coil. The expense will not amount to much, and you will then have your system under absolute con- trol. These valves should be placed with stems horizontal. The expansion tank can be placed in the work room at as high an elevation above the coils as you can secure, and can be connected to one of the returns at the boiler. If you do not wish to use a tank, you can of course arrange for a standpipe at the far end of each of the coils. Be sure and make ample provision for expan- sion and contraction of piping in coils by turning corners as described in many of my previous answers to corres- pondents in The Florists' Exchange. I assume you understand how to pro- vide proper air vents for your job. in case you place the expansion tank in the work room. U. G. SCOLLAY. I am building five greenhouses each 100x20 feet connected. I want to heat them by steam. I want to run 2-inch pipe as supply pipe, 114-inch return. Three houses are to be used for the growing of carnations and two for American Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid. Will you tell me how many feet of pipe I need for each house? Our tempera- ture does not go much below zero. C. E. T. Ind. Terr. — This paper is only too glad to answer all inquiries relating to heat- ing problems, but in order to do so it is necessary to secure full and intelli- gent particulars. Before replying to your letter in regard to the heating. I intend both for your benefit and that of other readers to intimate that I re- el uire. at least, the following items of information, and if I do not get them. I have to assume so much that it is difficult to answer with any apparent degree of intelligence. The first thing necessary is the size of the house, or houses; this means length, width, height at eaves, and height a^ ridge. Second, whether the house (or houses) is even or ^-span, or in fact, "any old span," for I find many houses these days are built on this haphazard plan. Third, the position of the house as to points of the compass. Fourth, state whether there is lss on sides and how much, also if one 01 bjth ends have glass. Fifth, the location of the boiler; sixth, grade; seventh, position of all doors; eighth, whether benches or beds, and give position and dimensions of same; ninth, depth of boiler pit, if already built; if not, state how deep you can go. This latter item in case you are bothered with water. Tenth, location and size of chimney, and height. In all cases where the heating plant is al- ready installed. Now fur vour hr^at'.rg problem; as you state vou will ui:.c tlnx-e houses for carnations, one of them will be, I pre- sume, exposed on one side, and I also pre- sume it will have probably two feet of glass along the exposed side. For this car- nation house T would advise two 2-inch overhead mains, and six IVi-inch pipes made up in coils under benclies, or part- ly hung on sides, as the case mey be I would arrange these 2-inch overhead mains under the ridge, and the 114-inch coils two pipes on tach side of house, and two under center bench. Arrange your coils so that one 2-inch pipe and one of the center bench pipes may con- nect to each 2-inch overhead main. Tlie two inner carnation houses should each have one 2-inch overhead main, and seven lines 1 Vi-inch, arranged three pipes on one side of the house, two on the other side, and two under center. The remaining inner house w'e will as- sume for Bride, and it will require two 2-inch overhead mains, and seven lines of 11/1 -inch pipe. In this house allow one 2-inch to supply the three pipe coil, the other 2-inch main to supply the other two coils, it being understood that the center bench coil in this case is connected up so that it may be Sup- plied as one coil. The remaining house being exposed, and presuming that it will be used for American Beauty, will require two 2-inch overhead mains, and eight lines 1 i^-inch, placed, one four pipe coil on the exposed side, two pipe coil on inner side, and two pipes under center. One 2-inch overhead main to supply the four pine coil, the other to supply the remainder. As you do not ask for any further information, I stop here, with these reminders: for successful commercial * purposes Ameri- can Beauty roses should be cultivated in separate liouses from the others. They require different treatment, and while you could grow them in mixed houses, I would not advise this. This may strike you as peculiar. coming from a heating man. but it is so nevertheless. I am aware that the layout of this .iob is not in strict accordance with the regular rules, but T am governed in this case by the fact that you wish to use 2-inch pipe for mains. This layout is figured for zero weather. U. G. SCOLLAY. May 26, 1906. JIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK) The Flori^t^^ Exchange 697 GNICOTINEMFG.CO. 3T. LOUmiff^ Mention The Floristi' Bicbange when writing. IHE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom SaYor. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAIETHORPECO, LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention The Flori»t«' Exchange when writing. SWITCH OFF -i; "-^.Snl Hsh-nil and to- naccn products i^n your planfs-use Lemon Oil insecticide ihe great odorless destroyer of Scale, Meafy Bug, Green Fly, Mildew, etc. on Orchids, Palms, Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc. being Safe, Clean, and Cheap. Ad'l :;i)tu ,'.0 parts water Also Ihe best Flea Killer, Wash and Mange Cure lor Dogs and Cats as ills pc.isoulcss If your dealer will not supply you write WEATHERBY BROS., Baltimore, Md., for full iuforniatinu. Meotlun Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE jPUNTS-USEOrORrUMICATiON 'ORSPRjyiNCINDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS IDBACCO IN Ott UNI NIKOTOH NICOTINE MFS. CO., St. Loals, Mo. Mention Tlie Florlats' Exchange when wrtt.ng. I have a pipe boiler which gave out Castings (manifold ) are good, I-inch ^,'P®» S", ''^ "'''"'■ There are 22 of them an told, each one with 10 pipe holes besides two 4-inch pipes on bottom, and one of same .size on top to malse connec- tions with. Will it pay to rebuild the same boiler, and about what would it be worth to do? Second, I can buy a second-hand cast iron sectional boiler, 1400 running feet .-S-inch size pipe, ca- pacity 8 feet long, 4 feet wide; Are bo.x 6V2--5. I believe it can be used for soft coal The plumber wants .$100 cash for It. I have at present 2,000 feet of glass, out intend to enlarge my plant. Do you thinlt it a good plan to buy this boUer, provided it is worth the money and how much do you thinli it would approximately heat— one house sav 2,000 feet to 60 degrees, one to 70, one on . 'or^''*' thermometer might go here JO to 35 degrees below zero. Also what IS the real difference between cast iron or steel boilers, or even wrought iron If there i.s anything like that? Is the difference m favor of cast iron because It does not rust so easily, or what is otherwise the principal reason of the claim that steel boilers are the besf How do pipe boilers fare in your opin- . I have a smoke stack 20 inches in diameter, put up last Fall, and I burned one carload of soft coal more than last year with an IS-inch smoke stack and the same boiler. What size of smoke stack do you think necessary for such a size boiler as I ought to have, to burn reasonably? I always thought a large chimney, even too large, was a "good fault. but think a little differently now. And how high ought such a chirri- ney be, of proper dimensions? Suppose I could buy a factory boiler horizontal you call them. I guess what horse power ouf'ht it to have for mv enlarged plant? Hot water of course'' I saw the former owner of the boiler mentioned above and he told me that it was rated to 1,(!00-1,700 feet of radi- ation How much greenhouse space could I lieat with that boiler — half «0 degrees and half 53 degrees with .30 degrees below zero occasionally, and how many pipe, 114-inch, would I need to heat a house to 60 degrees and .'i2 degrees. SO feet long. 26 feet wide, 11 feet high at the ridge? Also about how much soft coal would such a boiler i^^^}? \ '? ''Au'""?" •■onaiime at the most? And at the least? I he Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern In the World Our StocR is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses; JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. —As the pipe boiler seems to have re- sulted disastrously in your case. I would not recommend you to attempt renewing it. This paper cannot give opinions on the purchase of second hand boilers; it is too risky a matter tor all concerned. I shall, however, inform you that if this boiler is rated ?'!!nJf°."'",'i';°°'i'^ '«"«'■ states, at from 1.600 to 1,700 feet of radiation, it means that It will carry approximately 3,000 V,"<^^' feet 1 1,2-inch wrought iron pipe (I refer to this size only, for the rea- son that you specify it). The statement 9i n^"?""?' °* glass in your first letter (-.000 feet) and the measurements given in your second letter do not cor- respond. The house in your second letter approximates 3,500 feet glass witliout taking into consideration any wall exposure. Again your letter leads ?""?„ '°^ believe that you desire to heat ^.000 feet glass to 60 degrees, 2,000 to 70 degrees, and 2.000 to 45 degrees- whereas your second letter mentioned a house 80 feet long, 26 feet wide, bv 11 feet ridge, to 60 degrees. Also another house of presumably the same dimen- sion."! to 52 degrees. As the second let- ter IS dated some two weeks after the first I take it that you have decided on the two 80 foot houses, and I renlv accordingly! Provided you have the temperature outside of 30 degrees below zero for, say, 4S hours continuously, you will require for the 60 degrees house thirty lines of li^-inch pipe and for the 52 deo-ree house 26 lines of li/,-inch pipe lou should, with above system prop- erly installed, burn approximately fifty tons of anthracite, or from eighty to ninety tons of bituminous coal. This latter calculation depends largely on the quality of the coal in your district and' the construction of the boiler. It is essential that any boiler using soft coal should be easily cleaned. It will be necessary for you to procure a boiler having a capacity of at least 3,000 feet 4- mch cast iron pipe, using soft coal. This will eliminate from consideration the secondhand boiler you mention, as it is too small. As manufacturers of both wrought iron (or steel) and cast iron boilers advertise in The Florists' Ex- change, you can readily see that I can- not m these columns go into the merits or demerit.s. of either construction. I will say that I know of many good makes of both kinds. Tour proper course will be to write to the various advertisers of greenhouse boilers who will. I am sure, be only too glad to sup- ply you with a wealth of "high tem- perature argument" and after you get through "you pays your money, and takes your choice." The present smoke .stack has not had anything to do with your trouble, provided vou gave proper attention to the apparatu.s. This stack will be ample in size for the new boiler Should you decide to buy a horizontal tubular boiler, one of 20 h.p. will an- swer your purpose. U. G. SCOLLAT San Francisco. News Notes. I like to credit San Francisco flon.sts for their spirit of unselfish- ne.s.s. now strong- enough to rise above even their own distress and gladly express gladness because all America has not been shaken into di.sorder. and that although their own locai business situation naturally con- tinues in a state of suspension, owing to last month's disaster, the general trade conditions throughout the United States continue sound and .satisfactory. The Governor of Cali- fornia continues to declare each suc- ceeding day a legal holiday for the protection of taxpayers, taxpaying season, having arrived, and tor five insurance companies and their credi- tor policy holder.?, and the banks. These legal holidays, however, are merely temporary, and -will be dis- continued just as soon as the banks deem proper — June 1., they say. It is generally believed that the banks were never richer nor more plenti- fully supplied with actual coin wherewith to meet all possible neces- sities, and no misgivings to the con- trary are felt by anybody. Surely one touch of nature such as we have' had. makes the whole world kin. It has al.so been pleasant to see that, in the chaos and stupefaction of the recent catastrophe, our rival sister "Flower Cities," Santa Rosa and San Jose, though .sorely afflicted themselves to the extent of $1,500,000 and $.SOO,000 re- spectively, still found time and money to express their profound sympathy with San Francisco in her dire straits and to send gold and provisions, and with it all thousands of pretty flowers, the gift of professional growers, to cheer hospital inmates. This spirit of unselfishness was beautiful, and- can- not be too warmly acknowledged by San Francisco. That community, like the individual, which in an hour of agony can still soar in spirit above its own misfortune to sympathize -with similarly stricken fellow human beings, shows a humanity which .scatters cynicism, selfi.shness and all their attendent evils to the four winds and touches the heart of every man who has any sensibility to lofty hu- i-nan emotion. It is pleasing also to report that a flower store, and a pi*!=ttv one. has opened in the burned district, on the east side of Van Ne.ss avenue, corner of Chestnut street. Van Ness avenue, the widest street in the city and the prettiest residential avenue, was the dividing line between the east and the west sections of the city, and at this wide street the western march of the fire was checked, principally because of a smart ocean wind from the west. Sievers & Boland are entitled to the credit of establishing this first flower, plant and seed store. It is a commodious one-story rough board structure, but within a beauty spot of blooming vegetation of exceeding merit. On exhibit for contemplative patrons is a full sample line of all the choice blooms produced at the John H. Sievers nursery, which is located within fifty yards east of the store, and customers are served while they -n'ait the cutting of their orders from the nearby garden,s. The foregoing paragraph does not tell all of the trade's recuperation the past week. Near by the fire line — Van Ness avenue — which is being border- ed on the burned .side with plain board retail houses in variety, two flower stores have been opened by veterans in the trade, namely: Frank Pelicano, who.se Kearney .street store was one of the first to burn, and who has been living since at his calla farm in the Western Addition, has resumed busi- ness at 2344 Post street, and Alex. IVfann, Jr., formerly prominent in the trade on Polk street, has resumed at 2041 Pine street. ALVIN. Indianapolis. News Items. Hats trimmed with fresh flowers are a novelty for downtown florists' windows. They certainly would be much superior to other forms of wearing or carrying flowers for certain occasions. Bertermann Brothers Company have had a 274 foot limestone well com- pleted at their Cumberland establish- ment. The Smith & Young Company is also contemplating a six-inch well of about the same depth. The Cleveland Cut Flower Com- pany is introducing its new plant stand in this vicinity. Many favor- able comments are given it. J. D. Cain. Blooniington, Ind., has been visiting local and gas belt flor- ists this -n'eek. Thos. Hart, the veteran market flor- ist, is no-n' in his eightieth year. He reports that the demand for his hardy stock is unusually heavy this season. "Business is growing too hea-vy for me, and it is with much grief that I think of giving up so prosperous a business, and so many friends." re- marked iVIr. Hart, who certainly has been prosperous with the flower stand that has made him wealthy. I. B. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS "•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. STANDARD FLOWER PDTS 1500 2H 1500 2!^ 1000 5 800 8.^ 500 4 820 5 144 6 Packed in Bmall cratee, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7 In . pots in crateB,S4.20 60 8 •' " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 2? 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 Price per crate 1500 2 in. pots in crate.^.88 " 5.25 G.OO 600 5.80 4.50 4.51 3.16 Seed pans, same price as pots. Spnd for price list ol CyUnders for Cut Flowers, liancinn Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Bros., Psflery, Forf Edward, N.Y. Aucost Bolker & 8on8,Agt8.,81 Barclay St-.N.Y.CIty Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. IfentloD the Flortsts' eixcbange when writing. SYRACUSE RED POTS^ -^m - ^ , Useri over a score n A years ago by progressivt florists — used to-day hj the same peo^ile. This ought to prov( their merit. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TOO MANY ORDERS. Please take out our 'ad. on mums. We are gettlns; too many orders. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell. Conn. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 698 ir— I EVEINIING UP Some boilers are wonderful for their (luiok response, quick burn- iog; others for their holding the lire in a steady, even way. Too much of either point makes a bad point for a boiler — what you want is an evening up— an ail around boiler — a boiler that combines both features — but not one at the ex- pense of the other. The Hitch- ings Boilers combine them both. HITCHINQS-CO. Greenhouse Desifliiers & Builders Manufucturers of Heating & Ventilating Apparatus I 1 1 70 Broadway, New York KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilers maiU* of the best of uiutenal, nbell firebox (heets and heads of Hteel, water space all around front. Bides and back). Write for information. Greenhouse VALVES 'WlWW^^' and FITTINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, W. .Y FREE HOSE trial. We eend our "Florist" hose on 60 days* trial ; tf *fiot satisfactory return and we pay charges both ways. Wrought iron pipe lasts longer than steel. Get our prices on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Send for Free catalogue " Kay " Boil- ers, Ventilating apparatus, Tools, Valves and Fit- tlDgB. WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY, 244 Fulton Street, - - New York City. ICentlon The FlorUta* Exchange when writing. The Plori-st-s* Exchange FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot-Water;H6ating, mailed free upon request. Address THB HKRENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. F, GENEVA, N. Y. 298 Pearl Street. NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY. O. T. Furman Hollers have been awarded theOertiflcate of Meritat Five diflferent Florists' OonventloDB. Have a record of 30 years. Over 26.000 in use. Selling Aoents : EDW. 8. DEAN. Bloomington. 111. E. K. BARR, LaOrosae, Wis. Ifpnrinn rho Klorlnm' IQT<*hii Dffp whdB wrtttnr The Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- olllng cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New I>uplex Gutter, over f^ix inilcs in uso diul highly recommeiiiiid ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap has no equal for nimplioity or its worklngi. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD. Yonngstown, 0. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself of HONEST COnPETITION figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRA/IE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for tlie best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, ■ FACTORY, ^erse^^Hr^N.*;' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. May 21, 1906. Pub. The Florists' Exchange, 2 Duane Street, Nev York City. Gentlemen- In looking over our comparative records of inquiries received from the florist mediums, I find that one of our largest clients, devoted to the greenhouse construction business, received one -third more inquiries from your magajine last month than from all the others combined. HORTICULTURE AD. AGENCY, L. W. C. Tutbill, Mgr. Hev York City. CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders taken now. Send c^act dimension of bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us figure then what we can furnish you the bent-h at. A ce- ment bench lasts a life time, constructed so thiit it can be moved at any time and anywhere . ALL WORK GUARANTEED. WM. P. KA8TINQ, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 3S3.557 ElliCOtI St. . BUFFALO, N. Y. Mention The Florists* EtxchaBge when writing. Kansas City. Trade Notes. The past week has been a very quiet one in all lines of business, ex- cepting the bedding plant depart- nient, which continues in full blast. The number of bedding plants being sold this Spring is unusually large. The trade in cut flowers has been very slow, but prices have stifCe-ned a little over those of the previous week. Al. Murray, foreman for the past two years at W. J. Barnes' establish- ment, will leave his present position about the first of June. We under- stand his wife's health requires him to go to a different climate. I called at Heinz's flower store in Leavenworth last week and found Mr. Heinz very busy with his Spring work, but not too busy to give your correspondent a very cordial wel- come. He does a fine business and handles only the best of everything in his line. The Charles A. Shaeffer Floral Co. was taken possession of by the U. S. mar.shal last week on an attachment by the Chicago ci'^ditors of the con- cern. We are unable to learn the amouTit of the liabilities, but it is not thought that the assets are sufficient to cover them. This vicinity was visited by a heavy frost recently that damaged a great many outside plants and Injured fruit to some extent. The wholesale plant growers h^ve done and are still doing a rushing trade. The demand has been greater than ever before and it is taxing the resources of some of our local growers to meet it. TRAVELER. Cromwell, Conn. Mrs. A. N. Pierson and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pierson have returned home after several weeks passed in the Bermudas. A. N. Pierson is just completing a 4(10 foot house which he will plant with Killarney roses. Mark .Aitken, of Springfield, Mass., was a recent visitor. H. ORANGE, N. J. — Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., treasurer of The Amer- ican Rose Society, will address the New Jei'sey Ploricultural Society, at its meeting on June 1. on the subject of "Roses and Rose Growers." Finds It Educational. I ha^■e learned a great many things from your splendid paper in the last year. I especially en.1oy reading Timme's Timely Teachings. The earthquake did very little damage In our town excepting to chimneys, water tanks and old ladies' nerves. Best wishes for your success. MRS. E. B. FABLINGER. Campbell, Cal. Holds Class Firmly See the Point *»" PEERUSS Ctl»ztnff I'olDtR Are thebeat. No rigbtji or lefii. Box of 1.000 puinu 75 Ota. poitpftld. HENBT A. DREER. 714 Chf>«tnat St., Phils., Pk. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. WEBER V THE BEST Write for CataloKUe and Estimate when figuring on your new honses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GEO. M. GA6LAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Bend fur I'stalosue. Jarland'B Ontters will keep snow and Ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Orowen' Marhet. Ifentton The Florists' BEcliange wben writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Bend for catalogue Oet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. We Design Houses To meet their cultural requlroraonts. ualng only the very highest grade of OuircypreHS lu their couetructlon. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or B»Qge, for hia special purpose aad location, It you oontomplate bulIJIag write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE ^ flOT=BED SASH, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings, Etc, Etc. . LocK]bANi> Lumber Co. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 1 33 Broadway. New York 700 The Plorists' Exchange May 2ii, UiO'i Meptlon The Florists' Eichange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ABUTILON SAVITZll, 31n. pots. 76c. perdoz.: «6.(Klperl(»l):2 In notB. 60c. per lioz., $3.00 per 100, A1.TB;KNA>THEK.4S, i vaiieties, 2M In pots, ii.m per loo. AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCHII, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz.; «6.00perl00. ASPAUAOUS PLDMOsrS, 2W In. pots, 60c. perdoz.;*3.00perlOO. AdPAKAUUS HPKENQEBII, 2ii In. pots, *3 00 per 100. BOU VARDIAS, pink and white, 2 in. pols, 6rc. per doz.: $3.00 per lOO. BOUVABBIA HUMBOI.DTII,2in.potB,6Cc. perdoz.: M. 00 per 100. CARNATION plants from soil; FIjOBA HILC, LILLIAN POND, L. McGOWAN, $2.00 per 100 CLEMATIS, large fld. 2 rear old plants. S3.00 per doz. CLEMATIS MONTANA, strooE plants, 4 in. pots. »1.B<' per doz. __ CLBMATI.S MONTANA GFANDI FLORA, 4 in. pots, f 2.00 per doz. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz.; $6.00 uer 100. COLEI S.iTi varletv.2 in. pots, $2.00perl00. COLEU.-S VEU»itHArFELTH and GOL- DEN REDDER, 2H In. pots, 6Cc. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. DRAC.ENA INDIVISA, 4>^ in. pots. $2.00 per doz. ECHEVERI.V GLArC.\, strong plants, $6. CO per 100. EUON VMU8, radicans, var., 2% in pots, 50c per doz.;$3.00perl00 FORGET-ME-NOTS and PANSIE.S, $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, in bud and bloom, in. pots, Jl.cJOperdoz.: $7.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue and white, 60c. per doz.; $3.01) per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, (Halleana). 4 in. pots, $1 50 per doz . ; $10.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strong, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1 50 perdoz. ;$10. 00 per 100. IVY, Hardy English, 4 in. pots, fl.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 HONEYSUCKLE, coral, etrontr. 3 in. pots. 76c. perdoz.; $6.00 per 100 LOBELIAS, DWARF BLUB. 2!^ in. pots, 60c perdoz. :»3. 00 per 100. MESEMBKYANTHEMUM, cordif. Tar. 2 In. pots. 50c. perdoz.; $3.00perlOO. MYOSOTIS PALI'STRIS, Summer flowering ForffPt-Me-'Not, from open eround, »6.UOperlflO. NICOTIANA SANDER.?::, 2H in. pots, 60c. per doz.: $3 00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDER.-E. new hybrids, $1.00 per doz. PASSIFLOKA COEKULEA, 4 in. pots. $1.00 perdoz. PASSIFLORA. PFOBDTII. 3 In. pots, 7Ec. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. PBBIYYINKLE, variegated, 4 in. pots. $1.60 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. PHLOX. VERBENAS. PETUNIAS, 3 In. pots. $3.00 per 100. „ SEEDLINGS, from flats, ASPARAGUS SPRKNGEBII. SMILAX, NICO- TIANA S4NDERiE, DRACAENA, $1.00 per 100. SEMPERVIVUM. Hardy Houseleek, $3.00 per 100. SENECIO SCANDENS. 2H In. pots. 60c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES. 2H in. pots. 60c. perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. CEiaei B 11th A Roy Streets. • tlOtUt, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florlsfs' Exchange when writing. Absolutely Safe and Reliable. Ask Your Friends Why Wait on Fickle Showers? With a Caldwell Tank and Tower You can store water and use it at the exact moment to bring the best results For your early plants. Our Catalogue tells you what such a plant will cost. W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. Is EAR ERIAb, MEN FURBISHED TO SUPERINTEND EWECJION WHEN D^IBf D. SfcuiYor our Circu^s. Mention The Florlsta' Eichange when wrlHar WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address* Box 789, New YorK City. Uentlon The FlorUti* Bzctaang* when writlns. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH (IHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc ■■VD roa OISCTJLAU DILLER, CASKEY & CO. Saccessors to JENNINGS BROfL 8. W. Corner Sixth and Berk sts., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention TMe Florlats' Bxchange when writing. Scollay Boilers are best 'or Green House Heating. Standard Cast Iron Green House Pipe and Fittings. We are Headquarters for all sizes wrought iron pipe and fittings. It will pay you to get our special quotations. We also contract for, and erect Steam and Hot Water Heating apparatus in all parts of the country. Illustrated catalogues free on application. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Telephones 1492-1493 Main. U. G. SCOLLAY, Manager. Wentlon The FlorUU' Glcbange when wrltlni. '- ■"'3*SS^5^*p^.,»>*^' QQaQGQQQQQOQflfiG 8 THIS IS THE WAY G i 3 the new gutter is used in our perfected Truss Construe- f 2 tion. You can see plain enough liow the sash bar clasps y) are fastened to the gutter and lead the condensation into S 3 ' — ' the drip gutter — how the anchor eye on the gutter bracket A holds the cross truss — the way the purlin truss is strutted {\ L] on every other bar instead of every bar as in other truss L- 1 j-L constructions — how it is clamped directly to the purlin J\ [_] close to main strut of cross truss. [_J Ci 0 r H Now you have a fair idea how completely r l I — 1 and strongly the gutter, the purlin and the ' — ' trusses are tied together. Next week Qmore about this truss question, the ques- J~L tion that means a light, durable, inex- f* A pensive house. Send for our new truss 1 1 catalogue, M. T. G A. HERRMANN manufacturer of pi^^r^l ^gtal [)esjgns IMPORTER AND DEALER IN PLORISTS' SUPPLIES i FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''lIl'SAli'n''' NEW YORK i OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th St. J WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Now you have a fair idea how completely and strongly the gutter, the purlin and the trusses are tied together. Next week more about this truss question, the ques- tion that means a light, durable, inex- pensive house. Send for our new truss catalogue, M. T. Lord & Burnhain Go. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers. 1133 Broadway, corner 26tli St., NEW YORK. fi BOSTON BRANCH. 819 Tremont Buildioif. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MEMORIAL DAY. W© have a Larger Assortment than ever of METALLIC >A/REATHS and other suitable supplies. Bohemian Glass Vases. Fashionable Pompeian Tone Ware Vases. Cycas Leaves and Wreaths. Waterproof Crepe Paper- Tin Foil in all colors. Wheat Sheaves. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia lleaUoB Tbe Florlita* Etxcbange wbea wrltlnf. We are a 'straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. 22 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JUNE 2, 1906 One Dollat Pcf Year Hardy Roses for tKe Garden Extra Strong Fieldgrown Plants We have a fine stock of these plants in dormant condition, and they can be planted for the next week or ten days. If you can use any of these roses, you will find the stock first-class and our prices reasonable. Hybrid Perpetual, or June, Roses We can supply the following extra choice varieties, viz., Ulrich Brunner, General Jacqueminot, Mme. Gabrielle Luizet, Capt. Hayward, Mrs. E. G. Sharman-Crawtord, Magna Charta, Prince Camille de Rohan, Jules Margotten, Margaret Dickson, Anna de Diesbach, Soleil d'Or and Mrs. John Laiiig. Monthly, or Hybrid Tea, Roses La France, Maman Cochet, White Maman Cochet, Gruss an Teplitz, Belle Siebrecht, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Hermosa, Mme. Caroline Testout, etc., etc. We have also a fine lot of Baby Rambler, or Mme, Norbert Levavasseiir, Crim- son Rambler, etc. WEITE us FOR PRICES. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=flndson, M. MeptioD The Florists' Exi^hnppQ ^hen writing. Richmond i^ Wughan'sSulbs We have made forcing Bulb Stock a speciality for nearly 30 years. ^We can supply you with tKe Best MM in ihe Marhei ....Al the LOWEST PRICES.... Delivered Promptli| at the Right Timf. We are now ready to quote prices on all Bulbs. Send your list tor pricing or write tor our Import Bulb Price List. LILIUM 1-IA.RRISII. We are strictly headquarters for these, contrcilling some of the dest bulbs in Bermuda. The packing and shippiiiK will be supervised by our own traveler. Si •^ Si ^ PLANTS _ SUPPLIES . ^' CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St. ^^— 7* Greenhouses, Western Springs. 111. i f ro Vaughan's Porcing Bulb Calendar. JULY— First Harrisii, Freesias. AUGUST— 10-15— Roman Hyacinths. AUGUST— 25— Paper White Narcissus. SEPTEMBER— 1—Lilium Candidum. f SEPTEMBER — 15 -Hyacinths, Tulips. and other Dutch Bulbs. OCTOBER— Full Supply of Lilies. ^_ NOVEMBER— 1,5— Spirasa. Lily of the ^^ Valley. ^— '^ DECEMBER— 1— New Crop of Tuberoses. ro EASTER 1907 MARCH 3IST ORDER EARLY IT HELPS US AND YOU 73 \[aiL(!liani)Ge6tor(' SEEDS BULBS ,§. 14 Barclay Street, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Exceptionally strong and thoroughly established ; in splendid condition for planting now. Kaiserin and Carnot Large plants for early summer flowering. Now is the time to plant to get the largest returns, as these plants will give a good, fair crop in about two months, just when roses are scarce. Bride, Maid, Liberty, Wellesley, Safrano, Ames ; all in excellent condition. I have a nice lot of American Beauty, one year old .plants, well ripened and ready to plant ; also nice plants in 2 J^ in. pots, all in good condition to plant now. SEND FOR SAMPLE AND PRICES. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO GROWING CANNAS AND CALADIUMS ALL the leading varieties STARTED ready for PLANTING out for WINDOW boxes or four Inch POTS. Red and Scarlet. AlphOHse Bouvier, li ft--.-$3..T0 100; .S30.00 1000 Beaute Poiteviiie. 4 ft 4.00 100 ; 35.00 1000 Chas. Henderson. 4 ft 3.60 100 : .30.00 1000 J. D. Eisele. 4 ft 4.00 100 : 35.00 1000 Premier, 3 ft 4.00 100; :55.00 1000 Yellow with Red Markings. Cinnabar. 4j ft »4.00 lOO : S8.5.00 1000 Florence Vaughan. 5 ft... 4.00 100 ; 35.00 1000 Pink and Salmon. Paul Marriuant. 5 ft ....$4.00 100; .«35.00 1000 Peachblow, 4 to 5 ft 3-50 100 ; 30.00 lOOO Virginia, 44 ft 3,.50 100 ; 30.00 1000 White. Alsace, 3 ft - - m.SO 100; $.30.00 1000 Bronze Foliage. Robusta, 6 to .i* ft $3.50 100 ; Shenandoah. 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100 ; Graiirl Rouee. 10 ft 3.50 100 ; Orchid-Flowering. Austria, yellow, 6 ft ,*.3..50 100; Italia, red gold edge. 5 ft. 3.50 100 ; 250 at 1000 rate. Started Cannas, my se- lection $3.00 100; CALADIUMS. Elephant's eats : S3 '^ S2S. ; $30.00 1000 30.00 1000 30.00 llXK) ; $30.00 1000 30.00 1000 .00 100 00 1000 QUADIOUUS NOW is the time to plant Gladiolus for late summer when ,"the other fellows' stock is through flowering. Boddington's White and Light, selected bulbs SJ.lXl I..T 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. American Itybrids, ;i mixture of the choicest varirti.'^ "\ L>i;uliMlvis in cultivation, very fine. $1,011 i.rr mil , VI II" |irr 1000. Finest all colors mixed. 7.5c. per 100; $fi..50 |ier llillO. Augusta, the best florists' white gladiolus in existence, 1st size. $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. ■ Shakespeare, white and rose $5.00 per 100: W5-0O iier 1000 May, pure white, flaked, rosy crimson, 1st size. $1.50 per 100 : $12.00 per 100. ARECA LUTESCENS, (seed) new crop just arrived. Sl.OO per 100; $7.50 perjlOOO; $65.00 per 10,000 CATTLEYA GIGAS and'.CATTLEYA MENDELLII to arrive. Write for Prices. ARTniJR T. BODDINOTO N 342 West 14th St.. New York City Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ADVERTISERS. PACE 707 702 The Plori3t-s' Exchange Hanging Baskets 10 inch Bowl, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 12 " " 1.15 " 12.00 " " 15 " " 1.50 " 15.00 " " Canes for staking purposes, 6 to 8 feet; 1,000, $6.og. Hose, '"Liberty" Brand, H 3ply. including coup- ling, 25 ft. lengths, $2.60; 50 ft., $5.00. Hose Menders, Cooper's Pat. 34, 6qc. per doz. Begonias, Double Mixed, $3-9° per too; white, yellow, orange, rose, salmon, red, dark red, $5.00 per 100. Thermometers longdistance, can be read five feet away, #1.50 per doz. Sterilized Sheep Manure, #1 25 100 lbs., $20,00 ton. Thompson's Vine Manure, 112 lb. bag, $6.00. Chrysanthemum Manure, 50-lb. bag, $3.00. Clay's Fertilizer, nz lb., $5.50. Wm. EUiott a Sons 1^°e'w"yoVk UentloD The Florlsta* Elichange when ffrlting. LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM and all other BULBS For Florists. Send as your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, .'$3.00 per 1000 seeds. Sperial inict's on large Quantities. J. M. TH0R6URN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. IfentloD The PlorlBtB* Bzchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE GROWN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed $ 1.50 5000 Seed . 6.25 10000 Seed 11.00 100000 Seed 100.00 250000 Seed 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Cat. SIGNAL HILL fLORAL CO., Inc. 34! S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAo. M. dRYANTi Engraving an(l"?rlntlng 706 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Write fir our Catalogue et Stock Engravings. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill aU the weeds in Ynnr Lawn. If j-onkeepthe weeds cut BO they do not go to seed and cut your ^rass without break- ing the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will dis- appear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below is the price: No. 1-12-in. Mower. M; No. 2— 16-iii. Mower, $6; No. 3-18-In. Mower. $7; No. i— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Mention The Florists' Bxchanse when wrltlns. XXX STOCK ALYSSUM PUMILA, very dwarf. Hnest grown, $2,00 per 100, HELIOTROPE. Light and dark, x x x strops. 3 in., in bud and bloom. $4.00 per 100. LOBELIA. Dwarf blue, extra 2 in., $2.00 per 100., XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest ^rown. mixed, 500 seeds. $1.00: H pkt., 50c. CINERARIA Finest large-fiowering. dwf. mxd., 1000 seeds, SOc. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically selected. 5000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt.. .'SOc. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret, pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets, JOHN F. RUPP, ShirenanstowD, Pa. The Home of Prlmrosefl Mentloa The Florists* Exchange when writing. SEED BAGS All packet sizes carried in stock iu MANILLA, AMBER LAID, and UNBLEACHED PAPERS. Printing done with cuts and cultural directions- Large lots at very low rates. Send for samples and discount sheets. Our intimate acQuaintance with the packet trade and our large facilities enable us to meet alt re- quirements satisfactorily. Address The Brown Bag filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CALADIUM BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7—$ 1.50 $10.00 7 to 9— 2.50 20.00 9 to 11— 5.00 40.00 11 to 13— 15.00 ASPARAGUS ROOTS, strong 2 yr. old, 50c per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. BEGONIA PLANTS, single tuberous rooted, 6 colors, $8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000. STUMPP & \A/ALTER CO. so BARCLAY STREET, NENA/ YORK. Mention The P'lorlsts' Exchange when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 SANSOMC STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, Street Peas UeotloD Tbe FlorlBti* Excban^e when WTltlng. 2 Giant Cinerarias! 9 Mixture of perfect colors. " I Dwarf Hybrids | Each separate | I Semi-Dwarf Hybrids f oTr ms^'sl'^ | I^O.V.ZANGEN, Seedsman. HOBOK[N,N. hi Meutiun The Floii-^ts' i:.\ihunf;e when writing. G. C. MORSE & GO. Seed Groivers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ML8I1R00H SPAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Uentlo^ th« FlorUtfl* Bxchu^e wbea writing. T. W. WOOD & SONS, RICHMOND, VA., are hea<1(4uarters for Cow Peas, Soja Beans, Teosinte, Bermuda Grass, Pearl Millet and all Southern Seeds. Write for prices. MentloQ The Florlflts' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seods NEW CROP Mignonette New York Market. Prlncees Alice Stocke. Tom&toes Sterling Oaetle and Best of AU, English and Pare Oultnre Maehroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, ira^o'JoT.'ir" 11« Ohamben street, Ht\t TOBK ROEMER'S '^^hT PANSIES The finest strain of Panslea in the World. latroducer an4 Grower of all the leading Novelties Htghest Award. International Exhibition Lfus- seldorf, lit)5. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinburg, Germany. i en t lop itif ("ItiriMM IfiictiMiiitf wtiwu wruipg. HORBC SHOK ■HAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK MISHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00 ; 100 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs . $75,00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. FLORISTS' BULBS Best Grade Only Import Orders Now Booked Write for prices W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. DAHIIA ROOTS ....AND PLAINTS.... David Herbert & son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. Mention tiie l>lortita* Exchange when writing. ITS TIME To place your orders for NARCISSUS with us. Best bulbs only. Write for catalog. HUBERT & CO., MT. VERNON, N. Y. IN- UE PAGE, Rep. MentloB The Plorlati' Bxcbanjte when writing. 1 0,000 Florence Vaughan Cannas, Dry Bulbs, $7.50 per 1000 : $1.00 per 100. I have a few thousand mixed Dahlia Tubers, some of my very best, hut names got lost ; divided roots, $2..50, 100: $20.00 per 1000. Some of these roots are worth wholesale $10.00 per 100. Please send cash with order. Tubers shipped the day orders are received. I am booking orders now for Egyptian or Winter Onion Sets, ready ^e^!^S^:iZ^%:^^. MARK T. JHOMPiOlN, RIO ViSTA, VA. Mention The Florists* Eixchange when writing. June 2, 1906 Xhe Riorists' Exchansfe 703 JOHINSOPM «& STOKES' MUSHROOM SPAWN WELL KNOWN FOR ITS UNIFORM GOOD QUALITY Per 10 lbs. Per Si lbs. Per 100 llw. Pure Culture .fl.2.'; Sa.?.? $10.00 Koglibh Milltrack 7,'-) l.,^iO (1.00 2.50 lbs, at lOOo llis. rale. Special quotatious will be iiiaile im 1000 lbs, and over. See our FERN BALL and GLOXINIA offer in last issue. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217=219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Meuliuu The Floi'ists' Excbuuge wliou writing^ Know A Good Thing? YES! LOOK UP OUR AD. OF MAY 26lh. H.H.B[R6[R&C0.,''L»w*?S,Tc.l?.- Mi'uliiin The Florists' Exchange when writing. JOIN SCHEEPERS SCO. DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF BULBS AND PLANTS. 2, 4 and 6 OLD SLIP, NEW YORK CITY. UentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange wtien writing. C AN N AS When you buy Cannas get the best varieties. To do this you must have the most complete list to select from. Send to-day for our latest Price List. OVER 60 VARIETIES. THE CONARD & JONES COm West Grove. Pa. GLADIOLUS AMERICA "MAKES GOOD" All iilong we have said that "Anieriea" was THE variety for florists' use. Test in forcing bench has proven our assertion. Has greatest future of any Gladiolus so far produced, Color etpial to any orchid. Early as Shakespeare. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. FLORAL PARK, N. Y., U. S. A. ■ tlcutluii The I'lorists' Exchange when writing. OLADIOO United States Representative and Grower of Groft s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Bladiolus Specialist, Maadowvala Farm, Berlin, N, Y, Per 100 Gladiolus, choicest mixed $ .70 Madeira Vines, liO Oxalis, - 1-^1 Lllium Longlfiorum, 7 x 9 7.50 German Irjs, mixed varieties 2.00 Amaryllis Formoslssima, 4.50 JAMES VICK'S SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mentlun The Klurlsta' Exchange when writing. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF Tbe Florists' Hail Assoeiation lias paid '.l.W losses amouiitiiiK to $96,000.00 For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. UeottOD the Flarists' Bzcbanse when wrlttns. J We wish to announce to our n customers that w^e have secured j< the services of Mr Israel Ros \ nosky, late of Josefih Breck's TL Sons of Boston, Mass. We so- j< licit fjr him your favorable \ consideration and we assure a our customers (old andne^i of j< satisfaction in prices, quality, \ and prompt shipments in all J} their dealings with us. jl Very respectfully. 1 HENRY F. MICHEIiIi CO , H Seeil aiid Bulb Mereliaitts, a PHILAOKLPHIA, Pa. .MiMiliim The FloristB' Exchange when writing. TOO MANY ORDERS. Please take out our ad. on mums. We are gettine; too many orders. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell. Conn. ' MentloQ Tbe Flurlsts' Exchange wlien writing. PRIMULA S[EDS Highest Quality Seeds From Prize Strains PRIMULA SINENSIS 4 Or. pkt. dr. |.kt. (.'riTnsi.ii $ .m %\.m lirilliaiit Red TO l.m Holborn Blue .(» I.iki Pink 60 l-oii White 60 l.l« Prize Mixture, extra choice ,60 I.UO PRIMULA 06C0NICA (iraiidifl'ira Pink _ Ked White Hybrida, Mixed- ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS tfrceuhnusc urowii Fresh picked seed 100 Seeds, tiOc looO Seeds. $4.00 riOO Seeds. $2.2.'> 5000 Seeds $1<).00 10,000 Seeds. $.%.0O For complete list of seasonable seeds and supplies, see our Wliolesale List mailed tree to all florists. HEimV F. MIGHEll GO. Flower Seed Specialist 1018 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention Tbe Florlstj' Bicbange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMBRICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay. Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. SEBD.S and potatoes are among the articles enumerated by David Banks Sicilies, of New Yorlt, formerly diplo- matic representative of the United States in Siam, and furnislied by him to the Department of State, that he considers may be profitably sent from this country to Siam. FLORAL PARK, N. T.— C. L. Alien, seedsman, who is traveling in the West, addressed a large audience last week in the Y. M. C. A. building. Keo- kuk, la., on "Harmony of Plant Struc- ture." He also lectured before the -students at Ames (la.) College. ST. PAUL. — Alex. Martin, for 16 years foreman of L. L. May & Com- pany's seed house, resigned his posi- tion to embarli in the printing and envelope making bu.sincss under the name of The Martin Hurdebites Print- ing Company. The timothy and clover business is practically over in this section; the demand for millet has opened up nice- ly, and the prospects look bright for a good trade on it, particularly from Dakota points. P. CHICAGO. — Leonard Seed Com- jiany report an exceptionally good sea- son up to a few days ago when the cold weather has temporarily given a setback to local trade. The wholesale turnip call is now setting in, and with an exceptionally good stock of seed oil hand the prospects are bright. The onion sets have suffered, but the lain has helped them, and would have (lone more good if the weather had been warmer. FREMONT, NEB. — Frank F. Em- erson has applied for discharge in bankruptcy in the U. S. District Court at Omaha, Neb. The amount of liabili- ties scheduled approximates $140,000. Mr. Emerson has been compelled to take these proceedings owing to the judgments obtained against hiin as a partner of Phil Stimmel who failed in business in 1893. Mr. Stimmel at that time' conducted a general line of seed business individually and in connec- tion with same a seed growing busi- ness in which Mi-. Emerson was a partner, and of which he was the gen- eral manager. To satisfy an indebt- edness contracted by Mr. Stimmel per- sonally in connection with his own personal private business the Omaha COLEtS $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. jlvbrid I'criietuals. ) 4 inch pot plants, " Teas, / SIO.WJ per 100 PerrietuuLs, & in. pot plants $15,00 per 100 Vi.ooo Roses, 2 in. pot plants, prices and varieties on application. llaby KaniblcrK, 2 in. pot plants, $.'>.00 per 100, I >ahlias, 50 varieties. 2 in. pot plants, S.'t.00 per IfX) (not less than 5 of a kind at 100 rates). $i^).00 per 1000. Phlox. '1 in. pot plants. $3.00 per 100. $2.3.00 per I00<). Caladiums, 4 in. pots. %\hSH) per 100. 5 ■• •■ S18.00 per 100. The [lizabeth Nursery Company, ELIZABETH, IN. J. iMiMitidii The Florist?.' E.\chaiiKe wlicn writing. National Bank attached and sold at sheriff's sale the entire stock of seeds including those belonging to the part- nership of Stimmel & Emerson. This action was bitterly opposed by Mr. Bmei-.son at the time, and resulted in a damage suit against the bank for the benefit of the creditors which at the expiration of a ten years' litiga- tion was decided in favor of the bank and against Mr. Emerson and the other creditors he represented. After the judgment referred to had been rendered against Mr. Emerson as a partner of Mr. Stimmel's it was> decided by the Supreme Court of Ne- braska that Mr. Emerson wa.s not a partner of Mr. Stimmel. and that he was not liable for the debts of the company; but this decision came too late to have the judgments against Mr. Emerson set aside. Under such existing conditions Mr. Emerson na- turally .seeks relief from a burden that was one of his own creating, but which had been judicially thrust upon him while fighting in the courts for the rights of himself and other creditors in the case. PHILADELPHIA. — The firm of Johnson & Stokes, seedsmen, 217 and 219 Market street, will dissolve part- nership July 1. Mr. Johnson continu- ing at 217 Marlvet street as the John- son Seed Company and Mr. Stokes continuing at 219 Market street as Walter P. Stokes. This firm started at 1114 Market street about 1883 and later moved to their present location where a very large business has been worlied up. While the trade in gen- eral are sorry to see the change, the dissolution is entirely on a friendly basi.s; the business will practically be divided. D. R. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— In a recent issue of the Sun appeared a brief sketch of the career of Henry Russe, seedsman, 23 and 25 North Capiiol avenue. The business of Mr. Rus.se has been established twenty years. "In addition to being a wholesale and large retailer of seeds. Mr. Russe is an extensive grower of seeds of all kinds. He controls the products of large tracts of land devoted to growing seeds, and through his personal and careful supervision of this department of his business he secures a grade of products that is not excelled by the offerings of others in his line. Mr. Russe is a rector and one of the foun- ders of the German Protestant Or- phan Asylum, of which institution he has been an officer for the past 35 years and is at present its treasurer. He is also one of he incorporators of the Protestant Deaconess Hospital, of which he has been manager for some lime. Mr. Russe takes great pride in this institution and under his careful mana.gement it has prospered and has a bright future." VIOLET CULTURE Price, SI BO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Put). Co. Ltd., New York 704 The Florists' Bxchange FREE SEEDS IN THE SENATE — On Thursday, May 24, the Senate, as In Committee of the Whole, discussed that part of the Agricultural Appro- priation Bill dealing with the appro- priation for the free distribution of seeds by the Government. The total of the appropriation for free seed distri- bution was changed from $2-12,920 to $247,920. Otherwise the amendment, as passed by the House, was agreed to, with the additional proviso that the seeds distributed be put up "in pack- ages of such weight as the Secretary of Agriculture and the Postmaster General may jointly determine." The additional $5,000, making the total $42,780, is appropriated "to "to collect, purchase, test, propagate, and distribute rare and valuable seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, and plants from foreign countries or from our possessions for experiments with reference to their introduction in- to and cultivation in this country," etc. The total appropriation for the Bur- eau of Plant Industry was Increased from $906,120 to $919,960. There was but little discussion on, and no opposition to the free seed item by any Senator. ADULTERATION OF RED CLO- VER SEED.— Circular IS of the De- partment of Agriculture, dated May 19, 1906 furnishes another list of seed dealers who have supplied seeds mixed with adulterants. Five firms are enumerated, and the percentage of adulteration runs from 18.29 to 52.64. The circular states: "In carrying out the provisions of the Act of Congress, 521 samples of seed of red clover were obtained in the open market and examined. Of these, 116 samples were found to contain seed of the destructive parasitic plant dod- der, and 5 samples were found to be adulterated with seed of yellow tre- foil. "Yellow trefoil is not used as a for- age plant in the United States, but the seed is imported from Europe at about 5 cents per pound for use as an adul- terant of red clover and alfalfa seed. "In accordance with tlie provisions of the Act of Congress quoted, publica- tion is made of the names and ad- dresses of the seedsmen who sold the lots found to be adulterated, together with the percentage of adulteration in each lot. "In order that seedsmen, as well as fanners, may avoid the purchase of adulterated seeds, this Department will examine and report promptly as to the presence of adulterants and dodder in any samples of seed submitted for that purpose." AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSO- CIATION.— The program for the twenty-fourtli annual convention, which takes place in Toledo, O., June 26, 27, and 28, 1906, has been issued by Secretary C. E. Kendall. A glance through the program will give but slight indications of tlie import- ance of the topics presented. Mr. McFarland's address and that of Mr. Burdette will mark an era in the seed business of which some of us have no inkling. The conimittee on entertain- ment, C. S. Burge, chairman, prom- ises a fine program. Mayor Brant Whitloch will make the address of welcome. The Boody Hou.se has been selected for convention headquarters. Rates on the American plan $3 to $5 per day. Rooms may be engaged in ad- vance by writing to the Boody direct. Toledo is easily accessible by rail and by three boat lines, and being centrally located this should insure a large attendance. Among the papers to be discussed are the following: "The Seed Catalogue from the Cus- tomer's Standpoint," by Floyd Bral- lier; "Varietal Description of Garden Vegetables," by Prof. W. W. Tracy, U. S. Department of Agriculture; "Early History of the Seed Business." by Burnet Landreth of D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.; "Desirable Im- ported Natural Grasses," by Henry Nungesser of New York; "Seedsmen and Civic Improvement," by J. Hor- ace McFarland, President. The Amer- ican Civic Association; "Co-operative Publicity through the Press Depart- ment, National Council of Horticul- ture." by James Burdette, Chicago Tribune; "Modern Retail Conditions," by Finley Acker, Philadelphia. European Notes. The "Merrie montlie of Maye" is a fraud of the worst type. Here we are in tlie latter half of that sweet harbinger of Summer, our trees and shrubs bursting into leaf and blossom, while hail storms, and from 5 to 7 degrees of frost nightly do their ut- most to destroy them. We are having a gay time. The continuance of the deadly northeast winds is certain to bring a visitation of the destructive beetle in all the flowers of the cruci- ferse as soon as the weather is warm and moist enough to hatch them out, and our crops of rutabagas and cab- bages will in consequence be wofully small. This will give the French growers a chance to put their surplus on the market, and already we hear of some very tempting offers floating round; buyers must proceed with caution. One thing is quite certain, which is, that if merchants had to rely entirely upon this "year's crop for their supplies their orders would not be more than one-half filled. As the scarcity of green fodder will cause large quantities of turnip and ruta- baga to be sown this season all good stocks on hand are bound to be sold. The position of the radish crop in western Prance has now become acute. The land is sodden, the air cold, it is not pos.sible to transplant except in a few favored spots, and the flea pierces and destroys the young leaves before they are properly form- ed. The general appearance now is that the crops will be verv poor in this region. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. THE MClTTNT DE.SERT NITRSERIES. Bar Harlinr, Me. — Price List of Trees, Shrubs. Vines and Herbaceous Plants, specially adapted to local requirements. A very comprehensive and interesting catalogue, great care having been taken in the matter of the nomenclature. Views of the Maine coast form attrac- tive cover designs. Also. List of Peon- ies, Phloxes and Irises, with cultural in- structions. Both catalogues are clearly printed and most creditable to the pro- prietors. "HAVE YOU A GREEN HEAD?" is the question asked in a circular distri- buted by Hughes, florist, 690 W^st Van Buren street, Chicago, wherein he tells all about how to grow grass on bald heads, pigs' backs and other places. It is an interestingly written pamphlet, and its object is to draw attention to the German novelties In heads and ani- mals he has for sale. SBARL & SONS, Sydney. N. S. W., Australia. — ^General Illustrated Cata- logue of Plants. Bulbs, Flowers, Sup- plies. A comprehensive catalogue witli interesting lists of novelties and spe- cialties W. ATLEE BURPEE & COMPANY, Philadelphia. — Wholesale Price List of Turnip, Winter Radish and Spinach seed, etc. HYDE PARK FLORAL COMPANY, Austin, Tex. Circular relative to Ram- sey's new Everblooming Mexican Tube- rose. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. P.O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirjea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Ventlon tlie rlarlfltB' Bxehan^e whea wHtlnK. DWARF PRJVEL The finest plant out for edging, walks, etc.. 4 years old. 6-8 in. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 1000. 1 year, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Place orders now for Spring delivery. Cash with order. O^VARP and XRAINHD KItriX XRKCS A 8I»ECIAr,XY Send for Quotations, Sea Cliff Nurseries, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Fred Boulon & Son. Props. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. »♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦< 1 : Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start >wlth the largest stock that can be secured! It taleBcrlptive IlluBtrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. MoriiBvllle, Fa. Mention the Flortott' Exchange when writing. KOSTER & CO, fJS'r'sTrtil BOSKOOP, nOLUND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTrees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODBNDR0N5, H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalopoe free on demand. Mention the Florists' Bttcbange when writing. STORRS & HARRISON CO. NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN SEND EOR C.VTALOGFE PAIPMESVIUUE, OI-IIO Uentlon the Florlats' Bichange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, S3.60 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD., 2 10 S DuaDC SI., NCW VOrK Uentlon Die Florists* Bzcbanffe whea writlnf. June The Flori3t3' Exchange 705 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester] N. Y., treasurer. The New York Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y.. has just issued a very valuable bulle- tin (No. 275. April, 1906) dealing with the "Apple Dis- tricts of New York, with Varieties tor Bach," to which is appended a table enumerating and describing some 628 varieties of apples, with remarks on their be- havior and usefulness. HUNTSVILLB, ALA. — The Chase Nursery Com- pany, which was Incorporated a few days ago with a capital stock of $35,000, has acquired a big tract of land at Mercury, five miles northwest of Hunts- ville, and will establish a large fruit nursery there. The Huntsville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and Southern Railroads both pass through the com- pany's land. The Alabama Nursery Company, in which all the incorporators of the new company have been financially interested, will continue under the management of Herbert Chase. SMOKE TO SAVE TREES FROM FROST.— Vlce- Consul Risdorf writes that the experimental garden- ing association, Frankfort-Sachsenhausen, has made some trials with fumigation against night frost, which in the present season is frequently very injurious. In April nearly all the trees in the orchard were in full bloom. In expectation of night frost an experi- ment was made by fumigation with naphthalene. It was a success and the trees were soon enveloped in dense smoke, but it was a very expensive proceed- ing, seven Han-.es having consumed 60 kilograms of naphthalene in one hour. To envelope all the trees in smoke, 250 kilograms would have been barely suf- ficient. A new preparation of the chemical manufac- tory at Floersheim that was tried on April 30 gave a better effect. The production of a corapanatively large volume of dense smoke during one hour required only 2 kilogram.s. These experiments are being con- tinued. CALIFORNIA CROPS.— The San Francisco earth- quake and the destructive Are which followed, will have no effect upon California crops or their market- ing beyond occasioning a temporary shortage in cans through the burning of some of the principal plants where they are manufactured, and there is ample time to make provision for.; them. The principal producing districts of California were not damaged in the least by the earthquake shock. No damage was done in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys which together comprise the great interior plain of California, the farming region pf the State. Damage by earthquake was confined to a narrow strip along the coast, comprising, approximately, 100 square miles; less than one-fifteenth of one per cent, of the total area of the State of California, which is 157,000 square miles. California orchards promise a good average crop of fruit, with the exception of apricots, which are light througliout the State. Some varietie.s of peaches will be light in a few districts, but these minor de- ficiencies will be more than made up by full croi^s elsewhere. Shipping varieties of peaches and plums promise excellent crops. Cherries are now going for- ward in car lots, with the prospect of a more than average shipment. Grain crops will be fully up to the average. — Issued by the Sacramento Valley De- velopment Association. Horticultural Notes. Besides Its value for timber purposes Catalpa spec- iosa is sometimes planted along streets for shade. Where the ground is good it answers well for the purpose. The only objection seems to be the pods of seeds, which often hang on until the sap starts to flow in Spring, Our wild plum, Prunus atnericana, is much valued for a stock for other kinds by those who have used it. It has not the suckering habit that condemns so many other si>ecies. Its stones sowed a£ soon as ripe in Autumn gi'ow readily. In growth and flowers Deutzia Lemoinei is between Ihe gracilis and the crenata tyne. Taller in growth than gracilis it is yet not as tall as crenata. The fl<}Wers .are more clustered than in gracilis. If any difference in time of flowering, it leads gracilis. It is a good thing. Some of the tamarix species flower in May, others in Autumn. T. indica Is one of the May bloomers. The long shoots made the previous season become crowded with light pink flowers forming graceful arch-like wands. Bushy plants of the white fringe. Chionanthus vlr- ginioa. are very pi-etty when in flower. The whole bush is then clothed in white, fringe-like blossoms. Many plants bear imperfect flowers, being principally staminate only. Those with perfect flowers are to be preferred because of the pretty clusters of berries which succeeds the blooms. Lilac Louis Spath is the one bearing flne. large, rose-red flowei's. It is much sought for because its color is unlike that of any other lilac. It is readily raised from layers or budded on privet stock. Some Choice Magnolias. Two magnolias which are slowly getting into col- lections, and which should be in every one, are the Watsoni and parviflora. Both are Japanese and both, it I mistake not, were introduced in the first place by the Parsons & Sons Nurseries of Flushing, N.Y. The reason they are getting known slowly is not from want of any merit, for in worthiness they are among the very best, but because it is almost impossible to find them in nurseries. Just as soon as they can be had. everyone who delights In rare meritorious .shrubs will need one. Both belong to the cream colored class, and both are pleasantly odoriferous. The fragrance of the Wat- soni is particularly delicious, in this respect compar- ing favorably with that of our native Fraserl, which almost or quite equals in fragrance the well-known glauca. The flowers are rather round in the bud. When they expand there Is displayed a base of crim- son, the stamens being of that color at the lower part. Several other magnolias have this crimson color in the same way. Fraserii and hypoleuca have, and so have grandiflora. Parviflora is well named. It will be thought, when alongside Watsoni. It is not as large as the other, though resembling it in many other respects; nor has it as much sweet odor, while nicely perfumed for all. Pyrus angustifolla (coronaria) fl. jjl., exhibited by Wax. Panl & Son, t,oudou, ^ng., May i, J906. Both flower in May, immediately succeeding the un- folding of the leaves. Propagation of magnolias, when seeds are not avail- able, has to be by budding, grafting or inarching. Cuttings have not proved successful. For grafting, or whenever a stock is required, the tripetala is the best to use. Acuminata is often employed, but as tripetala has more fibrous roots, it transplants better than the former, as it is known to have but few other than stroitg tap roots. Snowballs. There is hardly a garden in the land lacking a snowball bush. In the older gardens it is the common snowball, Virburnum opulus sterilis; in newer ones, the Japanese species. V. plicatum and often the com- mon one as well. It is no wonder the snowballs are so popular. Their globe-like heads of white flowers add much to the general beauty of a garden in Spring. There are three of these snowballs in cultivation, though but two of them are much known, these two being those already mentioned — the opulus sterilis and the plicatum. The third one passes for a variety of plicatum, but it differs very much froin it. It is called V. rotimdifolitim. In the first place the leaves are round, or almost so, with reddish veins and leaf stalks. The balls are larger and the individual flowers whiter and larger than in plicatum. Large, well de- veloped bushes of it inake an exceedingly fine display. It is hardy with us, and yet it is not as hardy as plicatum. In severe Winters a few inches of the extreme ends become injured. Where it stands good, as It does anywhere south of Philadelphia, it would be preferred by many to plicatum. It appeal's in but few collections as yet. The Viburnum tomentosum, now so popular, is not a snowball, its flowers being in a flat head. But it is of great beauty, and as Its flowering season pre- cedes the snowballs proper, it is in great demand by planters. Small plants of it are not as floriferous as are similar ones of plicatum, but as they gain strength they bloom nicely every Spring, and as the flowering is ahead of all the snowballs, it is in great demand. When planted it needs an open position where it can grow freely and ripen its wood as well, then a good display of flowers the following season may be confidently looked for. This, the V. tomen- tosum, is considered the parent of the V. plicatum. San Jose Scale on Shrubs and Trees. Those not well acciualnted with the subject do not know that San. Jos6 scale is to be found on many trees and shrubs as well as on many fruit trees, but such is the fact. As the time for spraying before leaves expand will soon be past, all interested who have trees and shrubs under their charge should look them over at once to find out their condition, and then have them sprayed. There are now compounds advertised by many seed houses and others which are more or less effective in checking the scale, so there is no difficulty on that score. The Japan quince (Pyrus japonica) appears to be a great favorite of the scale, and it is said to have been observed on Rose rugosa, hawthorns and dogwood; and how it delights to feast on the csage orange is well known. It has been suggested that the cutting down every Spring of many shrubs liable to become infested, or which had so become, would be a good way to pre- serve them tolerably free from scaie. So it would, and this would answer for nurserymen who wished but to propagate stock or to sell it; but it would not suit those who wished to have flowers or to sell to those who looked for flowering plants. The numerous spraying compounds now obtainable render the keep- ing of the scale in check much less of a task to be feared than it was. It will be a great help to all interested in trees and shrubs it everyone would re- port to their State Colleges or even to the horticul- tural papers they subscribe for the various trees and shrubs on which they find the scale. Kerria Japonica. One of the best known garden shrubs is the Kerria Japonica, better known under its old name of Corchorus japonica. In the gardens of old farm houses throughout the country wherever there are a half dozen shrubs the kerria is sure to be one of them. The rea.son is, that its flowers are so pretty and are produced so continuously during the sea.son; to add to this, it grows so well from divisions that it easy for one to give a neighbor a plant. The one in general cultivation is the double one, Kerria japonica plena. Its yellow flowers are like double roses. It is not well-known that the single-flowered one, the typical form, is a much superior shrub. Its single blossoms are displayed nicely all along the lengthy shoots, lots of them, while in the ca.se of the double sort they are not nearly as numerous. The single one is de- cidedly the better shrub, and both florists and nur- serymen would flnd it a shrub with which custom- ers would be pleased. It is nearly always in flower, the main crop appearing in early Spring, then oc- casional blossoms the whole season through. There, is still another variety, one with variegated foliage. It is pretty and useful where a small growing variegated shrub is desired; but for general plant- ing select the plain leaved single-flowered variety. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Pyrus Angustifolia (Coronaria) Fl. PI. Those who saw the remarkably fine exhibit of this beautiful flowering shrub that was staged by Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, of the Royal Nurseries, Waltham Cross, at the show of the Royal Horti- cultural Society on May 1 were charmed with it. And we stood and watched numbers of note-takers. There they were admiring the lovely clusters of bell-like, rosy-white flowers, and handling the ser- rated foliage. The plants would be about 5 feet high in pyramidal form, and perfectly balanced. The pyrus is variously named. We believe the one correct name is Pyrus angustifolla fl. pi. of Alton's "Hortus Kewensis" ed. 1.; and it is distinct from P. coronaria, though the two species have sometimes been confounded. It is known also as Bechtel's double-flowered crab. It makes a nice bush or small tree, and is well suited to pot culture, and lends itself well to moderate forcing. The fra- grance of the flowers, both on forced plants and those oul-of-doors, is a valuable quality. — The Journal of Horticulture. New Fertilizer. Consul Worman, of Three Rivers, writes that the Canadian agent in Norway reports from Christiana that a new fertilizing product, nitrate of calcium, concerning which he sent a full report under date of January 4, 1906, and called the "Birkiland fertili- zer," is manufactured from the nitrogen of the at- mosphere, and its price has been fixed at $4.13 per 220% pounds to farmers, while Chile saltpeter costs them $5.33 for the same weight. Experiments last Summer have proved that the two fertilizers are very near of equal value to plants. Just now the fertilizer should have special attention from those who have hitherto used kali from Germany, which product a German trust is advancing in price to an unreason- able figure. 706 The Florists' Exchange EVERGREENS DWARF BOX. PRICES UPON APPLICATION. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J. Uentlon the Florlsta' Excbange wben writing. Bollaoil Pfliseiy StocK Aslc for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. endtz,vannes&co.!ISliund' MpntJnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^-,-_^^ ^mm^^^ ETEROBEENS, 8BRVB8 and ROSES; <» ^ct CU AljE TIceES everything in tbe line of HARDY ORMA- OriMl^C irVEE^ MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOnS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lista. BAY STATB NURSBRIBS, NORTH ABINGXON, MASS. Ueotlon the Florlata' Kxchange when writing. _^ F. * F. NURSERIES Wholesale Groovers TREES AND PLANTS in fuli assortment. Mention The Florists' Bxchange wben writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Catalogue Free AMEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND FliANTS Our Descriptive Catalogrne of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for matllngr. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA. OA Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. } 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING i 3 1-2 inch Pots $IS.O<) per lOO EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW LIBERTY, BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATE, KAISERIN VERBENAS PcTtcotly healthy. Fine bushy plants, 3 to 8 buds and blooms Price, 3 in. pots. $4.50 per 100 J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Esch:ui2:e wben writing. rrom 2}4 inch pots. Complete Assortment. Send for List of Varieties. BABY RAMBLER ETOILE DE FRANCE BEN CANT CRIMSON RAMBLER DOROTHY PERKINS WICHURAIANA HYBRID PERPETUALS TEAS AND HYBRID TEAS RAMBLERS AND CLIMBERS ASPARAGUS, Plumosus Nanus ana Spreneerii, 2}i inch pots, $20 per looo. JACHSON a PERKINS CO., NewarK, Wayne Co., New YorK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pfl- 11)0 . $ fi.oo ... 15.00 .... 5.00 .... 3.50 .... 3.50 .... 2.00 .. 4.00 .... 3..S0 .... 3..50 Per llHH) $.50.00 27.,50 27.50 IS.OO 35.00 27.50 27..50 HARDY OeiNAMEINTALS 2LIk=«S SHADE TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. Evergreens for Hedges. Full assortment nf Apples. Pears. Plums, Peaches. Cherries. Quinces, (.'urrants. Raspberries, Goose- berries, etc. Wi'ite fur our new illustrated <'ata!omic and prices. W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. I hHIS/I r^ Fine 3 inch stock, $15.00 per 100. American Beauty roses, 2}^ inch $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Bouvardia, white, red and pink, 2]^ inch, I4.00 per 100. PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235=1237 FILBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ifpnflon The FTnrliitB* lOTPhfln^p wben wrttlne. Gilt-Edged Rose Stock. i.arsc plants ready for ncnch. own roots. Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND... 3 in., $10.00 $90.00 WELLESLEY . CHATENAY ; ni.. r..oo 8.00 70.00 3 in., 4 50 KILLARNEY 3 in., 8.00 70.00 BRIDESMAIDS. .3 in., 4.00 35.00 GRAFTED, Extra strong, equal to 4 in. stoek. Per 100 Per 1000 KILLARNEY $16,00 $135.00 GATES 10.00 CHATENAY 1000 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. Mention The Florists' KichanRe when writing. R©SES Clean and thrifty, fmni :";* in. piits. own ronts. $11.00 per 100 Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Ivory, Perle, Sunset, Chalenay. Brides and Maids, ^'rafted. 3^ in. pots. $10.00 prr KKI. R. R. QUIINUAIV, Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES. Bridus, r.ridosniaids, Am. Beauties, Rirh- nionds and Golden Gates, in 2^ inch and 3 inch pots; best of stock. Send for our low prices, we want to sell. We also have one year old bench plants. Will fill small or lartre orders. MADISON ROSE COMPANY, , N. ). Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES 2»^ In. pots. Brlile.BrldPsmaiil and Golden Gate atSlO.OU per 100. $9J.0OperlO00; Liberty, Klllar- ney and KalHoiIn A. Victoria. $15.00 per 100, Own Root Roses, Bride and Bridesmaid. 3 in pots, $1.00 per 100. $35,00 per 1000. Guaranteed flue stock In every way. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. Mention The FlorUtg' Eichanite when writing. | Vlentlon The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES Free from raildew ; stronp and healthy BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, ■ii in. pots, $9.00 per 100: $86.00 per 1000; 3» in pots, $12.00 per 100. KILLARNEY, $15.00 per 100. Cash With Order. J. W. HOWARD Russell Street, Woburn, Mass Uentlon The Florists* Bxchange when writing. RICHMOND ROSE 2 1-4 in $10.00 per 100, $90,00 per 1000 800 AMERICAN BEAUTIES 2 1-4 in. pots $5.00 per 100 Oabh with order, E. H. PYE, Upper Nyack, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. ilantlon The Florist.' Bxchange when writing. American Beauty Roses FOR SALE. Strong, healthy plants. From 3 in. pots, $3.50 per 100. " 4 " " 4.00 " " A. L. THORNE, FLUSHING, 1. I. GRAFTED ROSES KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list Grafted Stock. From 2;^ inch Pota. KIL,I.ARKiEV. tl5.00per 100; S120.00 per Etoil De France. $20.00 per 100. 1.000. .,„„„„ , „„„ Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1.000. Richmond. $26,00 per 100; $200.00 per 1.000. r . »■ . Koaallnd Orr EngllHh. 120.00 per 100; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless ot number per l.ooo. ordered. The following varieties on their own roots, from 2>a inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots.' Klllarney. $10.00 per 100 ; $9D.0O per 1,000. Richmond. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1,000, Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. Standard Varieties Grafted. From 2U Inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 etooli; nothing else will be sent out. Franz Deepen. Bridesmaid. Bride. Kalaerin Angusta Victoria. Madam Hoate. Madame Caroline Testout. Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs. Pierpout Morgan. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2*4 inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1,000. American Beauty. Ou own roots, from 2 '4 inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75,00 per 1,000; 3 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000; April, May and , Tune deliveries. Maman Cochet, A magulflcent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the <^enter. The above grafted only, from 2'^ inch pota, $16.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasaeur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2K inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; $17.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. Mention The Florlste* Bxchange wben writing. June 2, 1906 The Hlori-sts' Exchange 707 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 721 KlnR Cun f.i T^S Allen W S Co 721 Ki.sler & Co 704 Anderson & Chrlstensen Kroescliell Bros ....727 709 Kuebler Wm E 721 Andorra Nnrs 704 I.ntrer & nnrrcll. . . .700 Aschmann G 720 Lutia' J 721 Austin H 71ft Lnnjijahr A B 721 l'..nder John "lOLarchmont Nurs ...,7UI Barclay Jas F 700 l.awrltzen o 709 Barrows H H & S*tn.709 Lceakes & Co N 724 Bay State Nurs 70(1 Leedle tvj 70S Ba.yersdorfor H & Oi.72S LclinlR & WInnefeld.7in Beach J tj . .7flO Lockland Lam Co. . . .727 Beayen E A 724 Lord & Burnhain Co.72.S Becker WilUatn . . . .709 r/*.wden & Sons T L.720 Beckert W C 702 Button W H 726 Benedict G H 716 .Maaer !• 715 Benjamin S G 709 Madison Rose Co.... 706 Berser H H & Co 70.1 Madsen & Chrlstensen BernlnB H G 722 716 Bloom J S 715 May & Oi L L 723 Boddiiiston A T 701 McFadden E C 720 Buerger A W 720 McKellar O W 723 Bonnet & Blake 721 McKisslck Wm E...722 Breitmever's Sons J.723MeManus J 721 Brown Peter 717 Mitchell H F & Co.70r, Brown Bag F. Marh Co. Mich Cut Fl Exch..724 702Mlllan!; F 721 Bryant J M 702 Moltz A 720 BudlonK J A 723 Moninger J C Co... 727 Burpee W A Co 702 Mdon W H Co 704 Byer Bros 720 Moore Hentz & Nash. 721 Caldwell W E Co 72.S Morse C C Co 702 Campbell C H 709 Natl Florists' Board of Carlton H R 709 Trade 724 Chicago Rose Co. .. .723 National Plant Co.. 720 Chicago Cam Chi. .. .709 Nicotine Mfg C^....72.5 Childs J L 703Neipp G-F 709 ' Chinnick W J 717 Niessen Leo Co 722 Clipper Lawn Mower Co Ouwerkprk P 704 702 Pacific Seed Growers Co Coldwcll-Wlicox Co. 725 702 Cenard & Jones Co. .703 PaJethorpe Co P R..725 Connell B 715-20 Parsll W H 719 Counslns Jr Le.raard.722 Pennock S S 722 Cowee A 703 Peterson Nurs 704 Cowee W J 724 Phila Cut Fl Co 722 Cowen's Sons N 725 Phila Market 706-22 Craig & Co Roht 709 Pierce F O Co 725 Crowl Fern Co 724 Plerson F R Co 701 Cunningham J n 717 Plerson U-Bar Co. ..727 Cut Flower Exch 721 Plerson A N 706-19 Dann & Son J H 717 I'il tshurg Cut Fl Co. 722 llavls A B & Son 709 Pitzonka G 720 rieamud Co J B 723 Pollworth C C Co. .722 Denouden H & Son.. 706 Pure Culture Spawn Co. Dietsch & Co 725-27 702 nill.r Caskey & Co.727Pye B H 706 Dillon J L 706 Quintan P R 706 Dillon G'house Mtg Co. Rawlings E 1 719 726P-aynor J 1 721 Dingee & Conard Co. 71 5 Reck & Son .John... 716 Dorner P & Sons 709 Reed & Keller 724 Dorrance BenJ TOR Reeds Lake PI Co.. 717 Dovie J A 7ns Held Edw 722 Dreer Hr A 725 Reinherg G 723 Bumont & C« 722 Reinherg P 70« East Someryllle Chouses Reuter S J 706 7inRipperg«G 725 Eaton H N 719 Rohinson IT M Co. .724 Edwards Folding Box Roehrs Co The Jullus709 Co 724 Roemer Fred 702 Elchholz Henry 709 Rossig Bros 724 Eisele c 72S Rowchl Granz 717 Elizabeth Nurs Co. . .703 Roy George 720 Elliott W H 701 HWP J f 702 Elliott W & Sons... 702 Saltford George 72] Emmans Geo M 716 Sanders & Co 709 Endtz Van Nes .t ("0.706 Scheepers & Co 703 Eskesen F N 717 Sclimidt Co J C 717 Evenden Bros 715 Sclnillheis Anton ..7Ifi Felthousen J E 717 Scolla.r J A 72S Fenrlch .Tos S 721 g™" Jf*" ''" F & F Nurseries 706 ^P" Clttf Nurs 704 Finger W A 72nSeligman & Co m Fischer Rudolph . . . .716 ghc'llroad Chouses ..717 Flower Gr Mkt 723 § ■?'-M"d W F 721 l''olev ivrfg (U> 7'*7 Shippenshurg Fl Ci inch pots I 2S00 from 3}4 inch pots, $15.00 per 100 $6.00 per 100; I50.00 per 1000 | 5500 from 2 'J inch pots, $12.00 per 100 -GKSH inilTH ORDER, PLEKSE R O S B I ULIIJMIT1111 i/viiiiniivi., GROWERS ^■^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BENJAMIN DORRANCt Dorranceton, Penn. •^ r^^^^^pQ Kaiserin, 2^^ in. bots, $4.00|)er R ICH MO N D, now ready, fine plants, $7.00 per 100; $M.OO per tOOO # # KCJoILOh 100; $30.00 |)er 1000 Kaiserin, 2^^ in. bots, $4.00 |)er R ICH MO N D, now ready, fine plants, $7.00 per 100; $M.OO per tOOO ^ 100 1000 1 100 1000 J 4.00 $30.00 P/i-^es ,.$3.00 $2.S.OO ^ Kaiseril], ready now.. Bench grown American Beauty bushes $6.ooberioo; BtMesma.ds 3.00 25.00 Uo%TGite;=v;;;.v;:::::::::::::::;:; IS t^ $50.00 ber 1000. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO THE WEEKS WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. The Plant Trade This lias been a glorious Spring for everyone in the plant business here- about, whioli means, that up to date the season has been one full of the hardest kind ^^f hustling with no let up as yet. The week just past, and the one coming will likely bring the end in sight. Much bedding out has yet to be done, most of it being plant arrangements ot a superior character calling for the more expensive kind of stock. After that the trade in outdoor bedding plants will dwindle down to an easily managed affair, leaving us sufficient time to eat and to sleep, and to make note of any- thing, learned in this year's transac- tions that might prove a reliable point- er for another season. Meeting the Public Demand. This is one of the most valuable pointers. The great trick of making the culture of plants of various kinds commercially one of the good paying lines of business is to have what the people want, to have it in sufficiency, in good shape at the right time and. if possible, a little better than your competitor's. Always keep your finger on the pulse of nublic desire. This is not so very hard to do, not near as hard as what is generally understood by edu- cating the public. If you imagine you can educate the public remold your customers' taste and change their ideas as to what is nice and effective by urg- ing them to buy what they do not care for, and if you fill your houses up with something that you consider extremely fine for this or that purpose, but which in character is either below or above the stock usually demanded by your patronage, you will find that this method of educating the public is an uphill task, an expensive undertaking. It takes some time to convert a true gardener, whose love of plants almost amounts to a passion, whom we all ad- mire and are proud to shake hands with, into a man of business, to draw him away from his hobbies and his pet cul- tures. Even the omnipotent power, love of money, does not fully succeed in doing this. It is well that it is so. for, were it not for this class of ardent workers in our field, all our pride in being engaged in the noblest of voca- tions must soon suffer a considerable shrinkage. But the man with his whole heart involved in his labors and his un- dimmed eve directed toward substantial reward at all times, has done most in promoting commercial floriculture. The Trial Ground. A goodly portion of the stock intend- ed lor the adornment of home grounds, raised and sold by florists for that pur- pose, proves disappointing in its be- havior during the greater part of Sum- mer. If there is anything to discourage the habitual biiyer of plants, to cool his enthusiasm in this his labor ot pride and love, it is to see his carefully thought-out plans marred and miscarri- ed by one or more of the various items made use of in his plant arrangements, failing to come up to expectations. A plant exceptionally fine in bloom and general appearance under glass, but a total failure after being transferred to the open, usually causes all this trouble ROSE PLANTS, nncStrong Plants,fpom 2K in. Pots Sxmrise , Kaiserin Liberty Per 100 Per 1000 .... f.5.00 $40.00 3.00 -25.00 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle $3.00 $25.00 Dncle John 3.00 2.5.00 Chatenay 2.50 22.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $2.50 $22..50 Bridesmaid 2.50 22.50 Ivory 2..50 22.50 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2^2 in. pots, S6.00 perlOO; $50.00 per 1000. ^IOHIVIOIND $sb.00 Per 1000 Bench Plants, AMERICAN BEAUTY, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Mme. Abel Chatenay and Perles, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. LIBERTY, Bench Plants, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. PETER REINBCRQ, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago and eventual loss of trade. While none of our most progressive retail growers are slow in availing themselves of every opportunity to improve and to renew their stock by constantly adding to their varieties or replacing the older sorts with something new and presum- ably better, few take the pains of giv- ing this new material a good trial first before offering it for sale. A plant or a variety may do fine in one locality, but not in another: it may be a good thing under glass, but a nuisance out of doors. A thorough knowledge of its character and true value can only be acquired bv a thorougli test at the place where it is to be handled. Any gera- nium, rose, fuchsia or other flowering plant of any kind, ever so enticing when displayed on our greenhouse benches, but known to be worthless as an out- door bedder. should not be offered as such, neither for the garden nor the cemetery. This is the very best time to plant out into our own ground some of the newer and untried things in our possession. A few specimens of each species or variety will suffice. Afford them ordinary good soil and expose them to the same hardships they are likely to meet with at the places and under the care of your customers. At the same time you may try some others under a more gardener-like and thor- oughly good treatment. Many a gem in the real florists* line has thus been discovered. There are also many of the conservatory and greenhouse plants proper, old and favored denizens of our glass-topped jungles, that would make excellent material and exhibit unlocked for qualifications for outdoor plant ar- rangements, for vases, baskets and boxes, were we to give them a trial. An occasional good hit outweighs all the sacrifices made in this direction. Stock Plants. Plants reserved for future increase of stock should now have our fullest at- tention. Some will need repotting; others will do best by being planted into a well prepared border, and nearly all of them are improved as bearers of material for propagation by a judicial cutting back or pinching in at this time. You want a sturdy Summer's growth, an abundant crop of strong cuttings, and care little for the bloom unless the plants are of a new or untried variety. Stock plants of nearly all kinds should not be made to do duty as ornamental bedders, unless the number of plants set aside for the purpose is largely in excess of the needed material for the making of next year's stock. Remem- ber that the best sort of cuttings and also the best kind of seeds come from plants that were freely exposed to sun, wind and weather. As a general rule, for every day observance this doctrine answers very well. But, of course, there are exceptions. A few of the com- mon greenhouse and bedding plants fur- nish a better grade of cuttings, a freer flowering and firmer kind of propagat- ing wood, and some of them bear a truer and more reliable strain of seeds when grown and ripened under glass and their roots confined in pots of a reasonable size. To this class of seed bearers belong cyclamen, mignonette, stocks and carnations. Four-inch geraniums, abutilons and Paris daisies, now nipped back and shifted into 6-inch pots will with ordinary care and con- stant greenhouse culture produce cut- tings much to be preferred to the out- door grown wood. Stock plants of the different varieties, if not kept by them- selves, should now. when they display the color of their bloom, be separated, and. in planting out. not be allowed to intermingle. Thus, when gathering in the cuttings a mix-up is not likely to occur — a source of considerable annoy- ance everv Spring. And. finally, let me repeat that the best, thriftiest most vigorous and floriferous specimens in any lot of plants awaiting buyers is none too good or high-priced for the florist's own use as stock plants. If not selected and set aside in time, then smuggle them out of reach, steal them awav from under the eyes of your cus- tomers if need be. or you will surely Icse them. A florist who as to his stock plants is satisfied with the leavings of a brisk and closely discriminating trade, is making a poor start for another sea- son. Bench Soil. Sods, thinlv cut but containing all the entangled fibers of luxuriously growing grass, piled up in layers last Summer or Fall, thrown over once or twice since and now in a turf-like condition, easily breakable but not In a mealy or powdery R O 5 E S 2Vj in., Elegant Stuff. BABY RAfVIBLER, 4c. each. RICHMOND, :.<-. each. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 2c. each. JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3, Sprin^fieia, OHio. UentloD ttie Florists* Exchange wbeD wrltloK. 1 year -old. |e 1-2 inch pots, liaby 5c: Ciiinson Hani- bler and La France 2c; Notting, Gontier, Bessie Hiown, Kaieerin, Dies- bach, Pinsmore. Jlassoii, Caprice, Laing etc. 2 l-2c ; Lainbelin,4c. ^3^%C2^^S 2-year-old, n \^ W & ^ 4-lnch pots. fr. HaniblerRc; (;ontier, W. M . ' n.-lu't A- Masson, 7c; lariint. Hicsbach, Neyvon, luii.-iiMoip, Plan- tier, l.aiiit;, riiaitji. Wood etc., 8c, Extra strong owii roots. SALVIA aplendens. 2 in.. 2c ; 4 in., 5c, COLErS Verschaffeltii and <;olden Redder. 2 in., 2e. VINCA maj. var.,2 in., $2.00 1(X»; $17.r>0 lOno LEEDLE CO., Expert RoseOrowers. Springfield, 0. Mention The Florists' Excbnnep when wrltlnK. Tte liDiincaD GaiDallOD 'Price, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO., 2 Duane Street* New York Ifentlon The FlorlBts' Bxchance when wrltliis. state, form a soil which suits nearly all crops cultivated in open benches under glass. By adding partly decayed manure, more or less as the case re- quires, with a liberal quantity of crush- ed bone or a moderate sprinkling of bone meal, or by intermixing a telling dose of bright, sharp sand, we give this sod soil tone and cliaracter, rendering it more fit to meet the respective needs of the various crops for which it Is in- tended. The mixing and final prepara- tiort should be done under an open shed outdoors and. if possible, some few weeks before use. FRED W. TIMME. June 2, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 709 GomoR tloiRKK VioLtr. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 tier 1000. No. I STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOUGHBY, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRVS^VINTI-lE^VlUiVl STOOK, 2 1=4 in. POTS A. J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Filkins Maud Dean Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greeniiam . Wm. Duckham PINK Appleton C. J. Salter BonnafTon Mrs. E. Thirkell.- PerlOO $2..50 3.00 2.00 .5.00 2.50 2..50 2.00 lO.OO 2..50 2.60 3.00 2.00 4.00 October Sunshine Per 100 Yellow Eaton Smila.x from 2Vt inch pots WHITE Ivory Mme. Bergman Alice Byron Mrs. Henry Robinson Polly Rose Timothy Eaton White Coombes White Dean CRIMSON Black Hawk John Shrimpton i2..'j0 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.."i0 2.00 2 50 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 EDWARD a. TAVL,OR, Southport, Uentlnn The FlnrlRtM' Kxcliiinge when wrltlnif Conn* CHRYSANTHEMUMS Rooted cuttinRS from sand, clean healthy stock of the following varieties: Willow brook. Polly Rose, Pacific, Rob. Halliday, Wm. Duck- ham, Dr, Enguehard, Bonnaffon, American Beauty, Maud Dean, $1..S0 i«.t 100: $l'J..'yo per 1000. Cash with Order. Q. P. INEIPP, Aqueduct, Jamaica P. O. L. I., N. Y. Mention The FlorlBts' Excbapge wben writing. lOO^OOO Chrysanthemums Rooted Cuttings, Monrovia, Polly Rose, Apple- ton, Eaton, Robinson, Bonnaffon, ^1:1^ per 100; $10,00 per KMK) Alice Byron, Wm. Duckham, $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per IDOO. Geraniums, X and 1 in. pots, $4.00 per 100. HEALTHY STOCK-ENOUGH SAID. ^ITM. BECKER, Bnx4R FARM INGDAUE, U. I. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. From'Ji in. puts. J. Nonin, *4.00 per 100 : tlS.OO per 1000. White aiwl Yellow Bonnaflon, White and Yellow Jones, Amorlta ipinlti. and Enguehard, etc. at *2..Vl iKT Inn , fj(ilM;ipi.r KXMi. (.'a^h. HENRY EICHHOLZ, 'WAYNCSBOR.O . - - - PA. CHRYSAINTMEMUMS White— Timoth.v Eaton. MrB. Geo. S. Kalb. Sne. early. Ewtelle, .\lice Byron. Ivory. Pink -Glory of the Pacific-. Balfour. MInnif Bailey, Dr. Entniehard. Y«ll<»w-(;ol D. ApplelOD, Mrs. John Whilldln, Bobt. Halliday. Hooted CnttlnKs. $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention Thp Florintw' Kichange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture Price, $1.50 The Florists' Exchange, 2-8 Duane St., New York. Mention The Florlste* Bxcbange when writing. CARNATIONS We have sold a good many small orders lor My Maryland. A great many people doubtless think they can grow the variety as well as we do. We look at such things In the same light. Then, too. perhaps some people have confidence in our statements, which Is also a factor. Not manycarnatlons succeed In every locality. My Maryland haa not. Even under these cir- cumstances we advise you to try It. You may thank ue for this advice later. Awarded first jirlze tor 50 white at March Show, Cincinnati. Try Jessica, also, which Is a sturdy variety of Lawson habit, and destined to become the leader In the red and white variegated class. Awarded first prize for 60 variegated at March Show, Cin- cinnati, Grand stock ready now of both varie- tiee. R. C. $2.60 per doz.. $12 yer 100, $100 per 1000. Pot plants $3 per 100 additional. Our catalogue giving full descriptions of these and others now ready. XHC: H. MTRBPR & SONS CO.t OAKLAND, MI>. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 perlDOO. S. J.OODDARD, Framlngham.Mass. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE. IND, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARINATIOINS SMITH & GANNETT, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN eARNATION Price fJ.SO A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street, New York. Mention The Florists* EzcbaoEe wben wrltlne. MARIE LOUSE VIOLETS strong, Sand Rooted Cuttings, clean and free from disease. F'ebniary struck, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. BEDOING Pl^AINTS Sweet Alysium, Double Dwarf, stocky plants in lilooin, $2.00 per 100. Single Petunias, tinely mixed, strong and stocky, $1.50 per 100. Other bedding plants ready May 20. Cash with Order. C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 etllNEBECH, N. V. CARNATIONS We have the best ILst of Carnations in the country. Send for It. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Mention The FlorJBt** Brchange when writing. NEW CARNATIONS Robert Craig, Victory and Jossica, $12.00 per 100: $100 per 1000 Immediate delivery. AH the novelties in Chrysanthemums. March delivery. If you did lint rect'ive my new list, send for it. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. CA.RINA.T10INS loo BOSTON MAKKKTirompotB $2 w) QITKKN I.Oiri»K 2.00 KN(H.\NTRKSs 4 00 I.1KIIT. fKARY 5.00 PANTIES, in Lnd and bloom 2.00 FETONIAS, single fringed. Dreei's best .train 2.00 ASPARAGUS 8PRENGKRII,3 In. pots, strong 6.00 S.Q. BENJAMIN, Fishkill, N. V. Mention The Florista' Eichange when writing. Jensen & Dekema CARNATION SPKIALISTS 674 W. Foster Ave., CHICAGO. Mention The Florists* ExcnaDge when writing. RED SPORT. The most profitable red carnation grown. PerlOO Per 1000 RED SPORT $6.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Meptlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. FiSlDI SMTT OIBOTIUM SCHIEUBl. We have a large stock of this beantlful tree fern in best condition. 4 In.. $60.00: & In.. $76.00; 7 Id., $170.00 per 100. Aeaoried Ferns* for dishes, best stock In the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2M In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In.. $6.00 per 100; 4 In.. $12.00 per 100. AdiantninCnneatnin, Maidenhair Fern, nice bushy stock In 4 In. pots, $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own stock, 3&C. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SBORT HILLS. M. J. Mention The Florists* Eichange when writing. COCOS PALMS. strong 2'4 Inch at $1.50 per dozen. Write for lowest prices on Kentias. Iqc P Rari*lQV «• I- GRERNHOU8ES Jd^. r. DdrtldJ Pawtacket, R. I. Tarrytown Fern Blegantlsslma, 2^ In., $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1,000; 600 at thousand rate. Scottll, 2X In., $5.00 per 100; 4 In., $15.00 per 100. Areca Lutescena, 6 in. pots, 3 plants In a pot, 20 In. high, strong and stocky ; $25.00 per 100. No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. GHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pi. 360I Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlDf. FERNS Are nnw in line ,-;lui|ie. A (,'ood variety and nice bushy stock. 2i in,, $.1.00 r»er 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Kentia Bolmoreana,4 in., clean and bushy. 'i^c. Cocos Weddeliana, 10c. Dracaena Indlvisa. 6 in., 3.5c and 50c each ; 4 in. stmnt;, )2c. Boston Ferns, f. in.. 40c.: 4 in. 12c. Mme. Salleroi Geraniums, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. English Ivy, 1 in., line stock. $10.00 per 100. H. WKTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mpiittnn Thp Florists' K\<'hange whpn writing. NEPflROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Bostons, iy. In., $3 per 100. Scottll, all sold. Henry H. Barrews & Son, Whitman, Mass. ICentloa Tlie Florists* Bzcbance when wrlttnir. REMEMBER We are still Headqtiarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Price Lists on application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries. Rntherford, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS SANDER. ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the world. AMERICAIN OP-RICE, 235 Broadway. Room t. INEW VORK CITV. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Olgas and Oaitleya Specioslssima, C* Mossiae, C. Porclvaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Orowers and Importers Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PI,ANTS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. IfentloB The FlorUti' BxclMim whea writlix. FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, 2i in. pots. $10 OO per 1«1, NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, 4 in. pots, $1.5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in. pots. $10.00 per 100. HUGH GRAHAM CO., Logan Nurseries, York Road and louden Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange wben writing. 710 The Florists* Bxohange rOUNDID IN 1888 A WfUy Medium o( InterchanSe for norlsts. Nurserymen Seedsmen and tJie Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Batemd at New York Post Offlcea«^SecoDd^^CM»sMa£^r Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, P.O. Box 1697. NEW YORK Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW I W» n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 127 East Berwyn Avenue. rtiLUSTKATION S. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Price on application. YEARLY srBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order Draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half inch, 75c.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-lnoh, $1.26, ipeciil los tions 'Xira Send for Rate^arc' sIot.- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Ciass'ifled Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 12 o'clock Wednesday to a§e*ure insertioa, in issue, of following Saturday. OVtters 'frorTr"timtrio*wn parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. PERIODICALS RECEIVED. THii; HOMJi] vki;et.\kle G.MIDE.W — By W. R. Beattie, Assistant Horticulturist, Bureau of Plant In- dustry, Departfnent of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. (Fanners' Bulletin, No. 265.) 48 page.s. For those \vho lieed such elementary gardening In- struction as is provided in it, this pamphlet will prove quite serviceable. The whole subject is gone into thoroughly, even to illustrations of the watering can, spading fork, dibble, trowel-, weeders, etc. And while Mr, Beattie is to be congratulated on his efforts, one really wonders where such information as he im- parts is necessary in these days of numerous period- icals especially devoted to gardening matters and farm papers generally. We presume the Department has considered that free and common vegetable seeds of them-selves would avail the dear farmer nothing unless he be instructed how to plant and care for them, hence this pamphlet. But the same instruction being available in the aforesaid gardening and farm papers, as Avell as being very extensively supplied in the catalogues of the seedsman, the printing and dis- trtfotitiofT 5f literature of the class under, consider- ation, like the free seed abuse, can, we think, only be regarded as a waste of public money, be.sides being an injustice to publishers of periodicals devoted to the subje'(.)U kt-fp your r»alms look- ing so line and healthy ?" asked a young housekeeper of an old one whose apartment is a perfect bower of ferns and palms. , "I fed them oysters all Winter," said the successful one. "W^henever we had oysters for dinner I dug up the earth a little around the root.s of the plants and put an oyster in each." "Himmel!" exclaimed the third, who was a German. "I pour the stale beer on mine always. It is fine for them.*' "Mercy!" said the young house- keeper; "I wouldn't know whether I was running a conservatory or a table d'hote."— Exchange. WILMINGTON, DEL. — Henry C. Kruger has presented to the city .$1,- 000 claims for damages to his green- houses on account of blasting on the site of the new reservoir. The matter has been referred to Chief Engineer Leisen. COHOES. N. Y.— Fenlon Fennell, florist, was seriously injured last week, his wagon having collided with a trolley car. June 2, 1S06 The Florigt3* Hxchange 715 MISCELLANEOUS STOCK NOTE PRICES Exoept whtTo noted plants from 2h inch pots : Doz. 100 Rex Bagonlas, seven varieties $0.75 $5.00 Asparagus Sprengerii .60 4.00 Baby Primrose (.0 4,00 SwaJnsona Rosea .(lO 4.00 Manettia Vine 60 4.00 Justicia Velutina !gO 4.00 Clerodendron Balfourl 60 4,00 Blue Moonflower 60 4.W Boston Fern 60 4.00 Scotlii Fern I.OO T.W Piersoni Fern 1,00 7,00 Tarrytown Fern 1,00 7 00 Sword Fern GO 4,00 Jacksoni Fern 60 4.00 Geraniums, 15 best varieties, includ- iiit; 'r<-legrai>h 60 4.00 Achyranthes, Red CO 4.00 Allernantheras 50 3.00 Clematis Paniculata, from 2 In. pots .(» 4.00 Violets, I'riii'fss of Wales. Farqu- har, Lu.Miitn.', Admiral Avellan and .Swiinlcy Wliite GO 4.00 Ampelopsis Veitchii 60 4.00 Grevillea Robusta 50 S.OO Cannas, 30 different varieties. started i>lants. $4.00 and $5.00 per 100. IO,CKX> CARINAXIOrSS Strong well rooted plants, from 2 inoh pots absolutely clean, the followiiiK' varieties: McGowiin. The Queen. Boston Market. Ethel Crocker. Francis Joost. Louis Haettel, Melba, Flora Hill. Climax. Wm. Scott. Eldorado. Queen Louise and Estelle. 50c. per dnz., $3.50 per 100. ROSES A fine assortment of the best varieties in 2h inch pots, clean, thrifty stock, strong and well rooted, including the following varieties; Prince Camille de Rohan, Vicks Caprice, Gloire Lyonaise. Perle des Blanches. Coq. Des Blanches, Mme. Charles Wood. Francois Levet, Chestnut Hybrid, Glory of the Exposition of Brussels. Mme. Alfred Carriere. Alfred de Kougemont. and in Hybrid Teas, Chatenay, Meteor. Tri. de Per- net-Pere. Mme. .iules Grolez. Climbing Kaiserin, etc.. $5.00 per lOO; ¥45.00 per 1000. F>UEASe INOTTE We have in stock over tive hundred different varieties of Roses growing in 2i inch pots, and can also furnish this same stock from 4 and 5 inch pots, all plants on their own roots, ready for immediate etTect. Send us your list for guo- tation. Catalogue free for the asking. THE DINGEE S CONARO CO. West Grove, Pa. fstablished 1850. Seventy Grcentiouses. UenttoD Tlie Florists' Exchange wtien writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids. My well known strain nnw ready for im- mediate shipment in five true colorMncUnling the friimed varieties, extra well grown plants trnm 'I'j in, pots. $.5.00 per lim, $45,00 per lOOo. From :i in. pots. $7,00 p.-r lito, Sr,5,0f» per looo. REX BEGONIAS. In very choice varieties from 3 in. pots, tine plants. ^.00 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MAD[R, East Stroudsburg, Pa. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Giganteum July sowing in all the separate colors, extra well-grown stock out of 2% inch pots, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Out of 3-inch, $8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000. LEHNIQ & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. Mention The FIorlstB' Exchange when writing. Sweet Potato Plants A larpe stock of Rtout healthy plants now ready. Yellow Nansemond, Yellow Jersey or CedarTilU^ $1.00 per 1000. Big Stem Jersey and Red Nansemond, $1,25 per 100'). Early Golden, $1.,'',0 per 1000. Golden Tani, Red Bermuda^ Pierson, African Bnncli Yam, Soatheni Oaeen. Niana and Vine- land BQsh, $2,00 per 1000. Any variety 30o. per 100 by mail, H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Uentlon The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS CACTUS In 4 varieties, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM $ 1 .00 per doz. ,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per I OOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-DoubleScar- let, 75c. per doz., S5.00 per 100. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. *' Allianc*'," a hybrid between an Tvy and a Zinal. and containing' all the uood points of both parents. 8emI-doubl<^ llowers produced in ^.^reat profusion, t^olor an eniuisitc shade of pale Jllac, upper Detals blotch<-d crimson maroon. 50c. each. "Bana0 per 100. Ageratum, JA in, pots, $2,00 per UtO. Aiternanlhera, from soil, red and yellow. $1.0(i |"T 100. Coieus, very line. VorschafTeltii, Golden Queen. and striped yellow and red. 24 in. pots. $2.50 per 100. R. C. Coieus, .'ii)c per 100. Wums, all mii.d varieties, 26 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Honeysuckle Halleana,4 in. pots. Ti to i> feet long S.', iin iM.'r Kin. Transplanted Seedlings, Asters, Queen of the Market; separate rolnrs. ,%l', prr loO. Geraniums, :fi' in. pots, $;>.(Xiper 100. ivy Leaved Geraniums, 2 in. pots, $2.fS0 per ICHi. :; HI pi. Is $.'..1.10 per 100. Rose Geranium, ^^ pots, S.S.iXI i>er 100. Echeveria Secunda Glauca, line.$:^.00 per 100. Fuciisias, :'. in. i".!-^, S4 iki p.-r 100. 24 in pots. $2.r.Ci p.T IfMI. r.\SH i)K SATISPW'Tiim' TJEFKRFNTKS BRABANDER and CORNELIS East Somcrville Greenhouses, Somerville, N. 1. STOCKYOUWILLALLWANT per doz. 100 Baby Ramblers. 4 in $2.50 $20.00 CrlniH'.n Ramblers, 2 year old, 3 to 4 ft. 1.50 12.00 (JriniHoii Ramblers, 2 year old, 4 to 5 ft. 2.00 15.00 BoHton and Anna Foster Ferns, 2H; in., ready to shift 4.00 Piersoni Fern, for 5 inch, fine stock 2.00 Piersoni Ferns, for 4 inch pots 16.00 Hyd. Otaksa and VInca Mitjor. 2J^ in., ready to shift and Shasta Ddisy... 2.50 Started Caladium EtiMilentum 5.00 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old field grown. 10.00 " •* " from pots 6.00 Ennlish Ivy. 3!^ in. long, vines 6.00 Stobesia Cyanea, fine plants 3 00 Dormaut Cannas. all Oolors, nut named 1.60 Potted Cannas 6.00 AbutUonSavilzi. 2Hincb 2.00 Shasta Dalaiea. 2H inch 2.60 Halleana Honeysuckle, 2 years field stock 5.00 Red Triumphant Honeysuckle, 2 years field stock 6.00 5,00021'; In. Mums. lendinR commercial sorts 2.00 Cash, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. ^fentl^n The Florists' Ksolianire when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS AND SEEDLINGS. Alternantliera, red and yellow. 40c per lOt; $3.0U per 1000. Heliotrope, Itlue, Salvia, Bon- lire, and Splendens, 75c. per !■><). Colens, G. Uedder, red and pink, Verscbarteltii, etc. 60c. oerlOO; $r>.00 per 1000. CFFni llUnC Asters, Early White, Giant Comet JLLULIIIUJ. mixed, BranchioK pink, white, purple, lavender, 35c. per 100; S3.00 ptr 1000. Asparagus Plniiiosuw Nanos seedllnt^s, to pot, $1.15 per 100; $10.00 p.r luOO prepaid. Cash. Prrpaid at ino rates. SHIPPENSBURb nORAL COMPANY, Shippensburg, Pa. Mention Tlic Florists" Kxchunge when writing. ^'- SURPLUS STOCK. Not a lot of culls but all No. i, well grown stock, all in Ai condition for Immediate sales. Per 100 AQERATUM, White and Blue, 2; ^ in $ 3.00 COLEUS, assorted varieties, 2J^ in 3.50 GERANIUMS, all the leading varieties of doubles, 4 in 7.00 IVY GERANIUMS, red, white and pink, 4 in. pots 7 00 DOUBLE WHITE, lino for Decoration Day, 4 in 10. (10 FUCHSIAS, 4 varieties, 4 In lo 00 HELIOTROPE, light and dark, 4 In ['. lo'oo SALVIA, Scarlet Sage, Bedman, Lord Fauntleroy and Blood Red 4 in 7 00 VERNON BEGONIAS, 4 in ^ 3 in. ^ 7.00 5.00 WHITE MARGIN GERANlUn, Schmiiti, Double Cherry, Bloom, extra line, 3 in. pots $10.00 ; 5 In. pots 20.00 ROSES, extra fine stock of hardy monthly's, red, pink and while varie- ties, 3 In fi.oo ALTERNANTHERA, red and yellow, the two best varieties in cultiva- tion, 2y, in 3.50 Strangers will avoid delay by sending Cash with order, as we are too busy at this season to hunt up references. Evenden Brothers, Williamsport, Pa. Mrntiim Tlif I'liirists' lixcliaiiye when writlijy. LOBELIA CARDINALIS Fiiu' Plants, one year old. in2i and .Iin. pots. 4r. Sweet William, assorted colors, 2i in. pots. 3c, Foxglove, mixed. 2i in. pots. .3c. Canterbury Ball, 2h in. pnts. 3e. Lupinus, mixed, 3 in.. 8c. Holly Ferns iCyrtninium falcatum). '2 in. pots, ?.r. R. G. HAN FO R D, NORWALK, CONN. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 2 1-2 Inch plants. $15 per 100, «M per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKV, 824 N. 24lh 51., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon The Florists' Bxchang* when wrttlDg. DnilUtDniA Double pink and white. 2!-.i in. DUUVAnUIH, ,,otB. t3.00 per 100. 1 year old plants. $0.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, '^".ti&l'ial""* '"'"■ VINCA VARIEGATA, J^.'"^" """'■ *'»•"» "" TI-IOiVlAS STOCK, 251 MINOT STREET, DORCHESTER, MASS. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when wrlllng. LAST CALL FOR Bedding Plants rots 100 lOOO KKXl Aooratum, lilue Perfection.. .23 $1.25 $10.00 liHMl While Verbenas Mixed Geraniums. 3 1.50 ) 4.00 ■>. 2.,i0 Single Petunias.-- 2i 1.00 Lobelia 2i .75 Aiternanlhera, Tellnw 2j 1.75 J. S. BLOOM, RI[G[LSVILLE, PA. ENGLISH IVY Strorg. bushy plants. 4 to 5 feet high, out of 4 in pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hydrangea Otaksa out of 2^ inch [lots $2.n0 Pl, Casti, Pi-ease CHAS. ZIMMER, WEST COLLI NGS WOOD, N. J. UentloD Tbe Plorlats' Exchange when writing. 7J6 The Florists' Exchange Fisher's Grand Freesia PURITY A grand magnificent white, ot very large size and great lenllh and strength of stem and of Smqualed beauty and substance. A do'.en sprays make as line a showing as a dozen of the finest Xe carnations, and can be used wherever white carnations can be used. Keady for deUvery from the middle ot June. Kcadwhat others have to sayof it isee page 6V2. issue of May 26th). Price per first grade bulbs (composed of Mammoth, large and first S bulbs), $3.00 per 100; S2.5,op per im Sec- ond size bulbs. S2.60 per 100 . $'20.00 per 1000. 600 " Cash 'must accompany order from unknown ""seiid'in your orders early, as there will be a great demand for it. FIRST THEM — HRST SERVED RUDOLPH FISCHER, GREAT NECK, L. I. MentloD The Florlate' Exchange when writing. AFEWeOODTBINfiSlODWANT Drscnna Indlvlaa, 4 and i In,, tlO.OO and A'lfernSntUera, red and yellow, 2 In, pots, $2,00 ASp»«BU.Plnmo8ii.. «In..M.Op per 100. Aaparaens Sprengerl, 2 In., »2.60 per 100. Geranlnms, 8. A. Nott, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Double aen. Grant, PoitevlneMme Sallerol! 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. pota $4.00 V?nci'var..2in..f2.00perl00; 31n ,$4.00perm Kex Beeonia, nice plants, 2 and 2H in,, »5,oo CoIlEDS, Verschaffeltil and Golden Bedder 2 Primnia Ob^Tnica, 4 in., in bloom for Easter Qladio^ua, blooming bulbs, good out flower mixture, 76c. per 100, GroffBHybrids. ilne mix- ture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per CiTar Plant. Heliotrope. Blue Aeemtum Leiuun Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Uentlon The FlorUts" Bicbang* when writing. Decorative Plants Latanla Borbonica, 2^1 in. pots, $3.00; 3 in; $8.00; 4 in., $16.00 per 100, Large specimen plants from $2.00 to $6,00 each. Keutia Belmoreana and For8teriana,2« in. pote, $8.00; 3 in., $16.00; 6 'n- »»•»»»«■■ IMiVSn $16,00 per doz.; 7 in. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 Areca I,nte9cens,3in.$10.00; 4 in. $20.00 per 100; e in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandauus rtllla, 2 In. pots, »3.00; 4 in,. $20,00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvlaa, 6 in, pots, $16.00; Sin,, (26.00 per 100, Phoenix Kecllnata, 6 In, pots, $36.00 per 100. Phceolx Canariensifl, fine specimen plants, from $3,00 to $36.00 each. Arancarla Bicelsa, 6 in. pots, $65,00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, Vi in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Mephrolepls Compacta, 31n. pots, $8.00; 4 In., $16.00 per 100, Plants in Flue Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mention Tbe FloriBti' Eicbange when writing. Dracsna Indivisa Strong, one year old plants, 18 to 34 inches liigli, I'roni 3 inch pots, $5.0O per 100. D A H L}l A S , A. D. Ijivoni, Catherine, Zulu, and many other good varie- ties. Strong divisions, $4.00 per 100. VICR® HILL COMPANY Box 613, ROCHESTER, N. Y. MentloD Thu Florists" Exchaiige wheu writing. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, ^i,"" "• '"^■ DOUBLE WHITE QERANIUflS, Mme. ChevalUerre, out of 3J^ and 4 in. pots, $8.00 per 100. K. E. JUUL,' ELIZABETH, N. J. IfentloB nie Florlats* Bxchans* when writing. I\/ \/ (Hardy English) 4 in. pots. 4 to 6 V T feethigh. well branched, $15.00 per 100., cash. JOHN RECK (EI SON, Bridgeport, Conn. Meailon The Fiorlata' Exehaage when writing. Painting Greenhouse Pipe. (114) Kindly let me l^now wlietlier it is advisable to paint pipes or not. I should like to paint mine, but am afraid tliey will not heat so well. J. C. —Unless the pipes are exposed and unsightly we would not paint them. If. however, the pipes are in a show house or some place where it would add much to the general effect if they were painted, we would rub them over with a mixture of lamp black and linseed oil. A Tree Lifter. (115) I wish to know about a tree lifter or tree planter. Mass. C. R. K. —We would refer you to Peter Bis- set, Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C, who has lately patented a machine for that purpose. Also to Isaac Hicks & Sons, Nurserymen, Westbury, L,. I. LUy of the VaUey. (116) I have a bed of 5.000 lily of the valley nearly all of which blossomed this year, and every blossom stem came from the outside of the pip; in no case was the blossom stem more than six inches in length. The fol- iage was from ten to twelve inches high, of a deep glossy green. The pips when planted three years ago were three years old, and had been subjected to heat tor three weeks, but did not make any growth, as they had not had sufficient rest. I would like to know what caused the complete change from the natural way of blooming. Will the new pips from this stock be liable to have the same de- fect? SUBSCRIBER. New Jersey. —Evidently the strong foliage no- ticed on the lily of the valley comes from new pips that have been formed since the bed was planted. The poor flowers referred to have no doubt come from the old pips that were in- jured by being subjected to heat in the greenhouse for several weeks, and then planted outdoors afterward. We think if a tew of the roots are dug up and examined carefully, it will be found that such is the case. Nothing need be done at this time, however, as the matter will remedy itself; and by another year, the pips that had the large foliage this season will, no doubt, comiTience to flower. Soil for Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. (117) In what kind of .soil should the bulbs of fancy-leaved caladiums from Brazil be potted up; how deep planted; what size pots; and should they be grown in full shade or sun? We want to try some ot them, but have had no experience with that class of bulbs, and would like to start right. Penna. W. J. R. & CO. —An ideal soil for fancy-leaved cal- adiums is fibrous loam and leaf soil mixed in equal proportions. No at- tempt to add any fertilizer to the soil should be made when the dry bulbs are being potted. In potting the bulbs, use 5 inch pots and set the bulbs just deep enough to bury them nicely. Then give them one good In 4 in. pots, cheap to close out, 1st size. $1.5.00 per 100 : 2nd size. $10.00 per 100. For special price on lart,'er lots, address, MADSEN ® CHRISTENSEN, 218 Bidwell Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. MiMiMiin Tlie Florists' Exolianfrp when writing. DRAC^NA INDIVISA .Stronj;, he.lltliy plants, pot t'r<>\\ii, froni (1 in. pots, $2.5.00 per 100: from 4 in, pots, $1,5. On, per 100. F. W, RICHARDSON, EAST HARTFORD, CONN. Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. watering, put them in a warm house, keep them well shaded, and be very sparing of water afterward until leaf growth has commenced. A warm, shady place is the best at all times for fancy-leaved caladiums. Remedy for Black Fly. (IIS) Kindly inform me of a remedy for an insect (a kind of black fly) on alyf^sum, also on peppergrass. Penna. A. K. — As a remedy for insects on the plants mentioned, we would advise using Hammond's Slug Shot. Shading Summer Roses. (119) Do you consider it advisable to slightly shade Summer roses such as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and the Maman Cochets during the extreme hot weather, stock being one-year old? Will that method improve the size of the buds? New Jersey. SUBSCRIBER. — If the houses in which the roses mentioned are growing are built with continuous ventilation on both sides, we would not advise putting any shade on the glass, as shading will never in- crease the size of the buds or flowers of roses. If, however, the houses are not very well equipped with ventila- tion, a light shading over every other row of glass might be of some benefit during the hottest part of the Sum- mer. Height of Water Tank. Can yoii tell me, through your ques- tion box, hriw high the bottom of tank should be from floor of house to give proper pressure for watering and sy- ringing carnations? The size of pipe used is given on accompanying sketch. The distance from tank to B is 125 feet, exclusive of 50 feet hose, and the dis- tance from floor to tank. "Would 4-inch cast-iron pipe do to hold tank if set in concrete? W. H. P. Chatham. N. J. — If you can possibly arrange it. you should have the bottom of the tank at least 20 feet from the ground IcT^el of the greenhouses. You do not state the size of your tank, nor your facilities for filling it; nor do you mentirm the quan- tity of water that you will use at one time. If it is your desire to obtain a certain pressure on the pipes in the greenhouses to govern the volume of the stream. I would say for your in- formation that the height of a column of water at 60 degrees is equivalent to the pressure of one pound per square inch for every 2.306 feet when the at- mospheric pressure is 33.949. In other word.s. if the height of the water in the tank is 23 feet above the pipes you will approximately have a pressure on the pipes of 10 pounds per square inch. This may serve to guide you as to the height of the tank. As you do not give the size or kind of tank you intend to use. I cannot very well state whether 4-inch cast-iron pipe could be employed for supports or not. I will say. however, that I have seen 4-inch cast-iron pipe used as a column supporting immense weights. U. G. SOOLLAY. Sou. (120) I am sending you to-day by mail, a sample of dirt, and would be pleased to get your opinion of it. We are to grow carnations principally; about 300 Bride and Bridesmaid roses; 400 violets, and bedding plants. This soil is off the top, and contains no stone to speak of. Vegetables have been growing in it to some extent with the exception of the last two years, it having been manured every Fall. The land is not far from a creek, which usually overflows for three or four days each Spring, and the loam runs to quite a depth. We are unable to obtain sod this year. Would you recommend this soil niixed with about 1/4 well rotted horse or cow manure for what we want of it? If it is not suitable for each kind of plant, what would you advise us to do to make it so? New York. C. G. R. — The soil sent for examination while not containing any fiber to speak of, is one, that will no doubt grow good crops, and we would not hesi- tate to use it for any of the plants mentioned. Enriched with one-quar- ter well-rotted barnyard manure, it would do very well for roses, violets and carnations, and for bedding plants one-fifth of manure would be suffi- cient. Shading Plants, Etc. (121) Slmuid Iht' following plants be shaded when grown under glass in Summer: Asparagus plumosus and A Sprengeri, smilax. Boston and adiantum ferns, Araucaria excelsa. Pandanus Veitchii. and rex begonias? How should Boston ferns be grown, in pots or beds, to obtain large plants to sell in pots in the Fall? Penna. SUBSCRIBER. — The plants mentioned should all be under shaded glass when kept in the greenhouse through the Summer. The Boston ferns will make the largest plants, if planted in the bench during the Summer, and then lifted and potted in the Fall. Gloxinias. In bloom, very fine plants, $3.00 per (ioz., $25.00 per 100. Pot grown, Piakand Bine Hydranfireat*. fln*^ plant-), juBt showing buds, (-'an be shipped out of pots for planting in vases for veran- das and on lawns, also for planting out in beds and groups, large bushy plants, 3Sc., 50c., 75c., $1.00. $1.26 each, also by the dozen and the 109. We have two 160 foot houses full, in 6 in., 6M and 7 in. pots. Bahy KaiTibler§, from 2li in. pots. $10,00 per inO; 3'- in. pots, $16.00 per 100 : 4 In. pots, $20.00 per 100. Kentla Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $4.00, $5.00. $8,00 per doz. ; also by the 100 Also$l,00. $1,60. $!.U0. $i,50, $3.00 each and by the doz. Larger plants, single or combination, $6.C0» $7.00, $8.UI). $10,00, $12,00, $15,00, $18.00, 920.00 each. Dracaena Fragrrans, $6.00, $:i.0O, $12.00 per doz. Dracaena- TerminallR. $6.00, $9.00, 912.00 per doz. Well colored, fine for combina- tion vases for hotels, etc. Latanla Borbonica, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 per doz., also by the lOD. Plui>nix Cauariensis, 7 In, to 8 In puts, $4 00 p&T pair; lai-ger plantH, 8?^ to 7 feet high, II in. put3 $12.C0 to $14.00 per pair. Vinca Variegated. $2,50 per doz. Kne:llslt Ivy, 3 foot high. $2.60 per doz, Scottil Fern, $7.00 per doz,, no more by the urn. I5lrd'»« Nest Fern, large plants,, GH iu. pots, $1..^0eacfa. «18.00 per doz. Arancarla Kxcelsa, oOc. 76c., $1.00, $1.50, $2 00. $2.60 each. Pink Rambler. Dorothy Perkins, pot y;rown, for planting out, $6.00 per doz. Crimson llamliler, in bud, from 7 and 8 in. pots, $y.oOaua $12.00 per doz., also by the 100. Cut Flowers of Gardenias, $3.00 per doz. Also plants in jiots, nice and bushy, one year old, $8.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. Daisies, $3.00 per doz. Asparagus Plamoaus, 3H in- pots, $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Aspidistra, green, $1.00 per pot, 10 to 12 leaves. Cut Flowers of Lily ol the Valley. $1.00 and $5,00 per 100 Extra selected flowers. We have them every day in the .vear. Boxwood Pyramids, in Pots, ft 60, $2.00 and $2 50 a pair, fine plants. Other sizes sold out. Bay Trees, Pyramids 48-50 in. high from top of tnb. .$12.00 per pair 65-60 in. hiijh from top of tub , . l&.OO per pair 65-70 in. high from top of tub.. 18.00 per pair 72 in, high from top of tub 20.00 per pair 84 in. high from top of tub 24.00 per pair Bay Trees, Standards, (with 4 feet stems.) 28 in, diameter of crown $12.00 per pair 32 in. diameter of crown 16.00 per pair 38 in. diameter of crown 18, 00 per pair 44 in. diameter of crown 24.00 per pair Peat for Orchid planting, $2.00 per sacb. containing one barrel. Leaf-mold, $1.00 per bag. Cash with order or satisfactory New York references re 4th Avenue., COLLEGE POINT, L. I., N. Y. Ideutiou The Florists' Exchange when writing. June 2, I90e The Plorists' Exchange 717 Summer Treatment and Cutting Back of Roses. (122) How should roses that have been blooniiiig since September be treated during the Summer? Should they be dried off, and when: how dry should they be kept, and when should they be started again? H^iw far should one year roses be cut back, and when? Penna. SUBSCRIBER. — Roses that are to be grown a second season should be dried oft partially for two or three weeks only, and never allowed to become dust dry during that time. Commence early in July by gradually withhold- ing water. The idea in drying the plants down is merely to afford them a short rest without injuring them, and that fact must be kept in mind by the man having the roses in charge. It were far better that they should be kept growing right through the two seasons than that they should be dried down and rested by an in- experienced person who would be un- able to tell at any time whether the plants were suffering or not. Pre- suming that the plants have been par- tially dried down and growth has ceased, the loose soil on the surface of the beds should be removed, and replaced with fresh coinpost that has been well enriched with stable or cow manure. Cut out all the thin or weak shoots from the plants; and the stronger growths cut down to about one-third of their length. Severer cutting than that is not advisable in the case of lea roses. The beds should be watered slightly and with extreme care during the first week or two after cutting back, but a gentle syringing every day will prove very benehcial. Feeding Tomatoes Under Glass. (12;J) Kintlly give me instructions in i-egai'd to feeding tomatoes under glass, and oblige. SUBSCRIBER. Virginia. — I presume the information asked for in regard to feeding tomatoes un- der glass applies to Winter forcing? An ideal compost for this work would be sod cut from an old pasture, about 3 or 4 inches thick, stacked up for a month or so before using; and, say, to every four loads of soil add one of well rotted manure. This would be found to answer the purpose admir- ably and the plants would need no other feeding until there was a good set of fruit on the vines. Chemical fertilizers that contain a U.rge per- centage of potash and phosphoric acid should be used, as this would have a tendency to produce a firm growth, with solid fruit to follow. But no hard and fa.st lines can be laid down as to how much should be af- forded, as this depends, to a certain extent, on the condition of the soil, strength of plants, weight of fruit on the plants, etc. There are other things to be con- sidered in producing tomatoes suc- cessfully under glass besides feeding. In the first place, after planting see that the soil is thoroughly firmed around the plants; and, if anything, grow them what may be termed on the dry side. By this method a stocky short-jointed vine will be produced, the kind of material from which one will reasonably expect a heavy crop of fruit. Such plants could have a watering two or three times with cow manure; but if the plants are in anyway soft, keep to the potash and bone. There are different methods of training: but the best for greenhouse work is to keep the vines to single canes, pinching away all lateral growths. \VM. TURNER. Flies, Ferns, Etc. (124) I have been troubled with a small fly or insect, which seems to increase fast, and burrows in the dirt in the pots. They seem to eat the foliage. How can I get rid of them? The flies are bluish or steel color. How often shall I water adiantum. and ought the foliage to be sprayed? Oregon. A BEGINNER. — We do not know just what in- sect is referred to in this case, but if it burrows in the soil, as mentioned, a good watering- with lime water once .or twice will no doubt entirely eradi- cate the pest. No set rule can be laid down as to how often any plant should be water- ed: one must learn this, either by the hollow sound of the pot when rap- ped sharply with the knuckles, or by the feel of the surface soil, or by the general appearance of the plant, when it needs water, and then apply it. All these things can soon be learned if one pays close attention to growing plants. The fronds of adiantum should not be sprayed: spraying will do no good at any time, and if done sometimes, say, toward evening, and the tem- perature happened to get down a few degrees lower than usual, it would do the ferns much injury. 4 Fall Delivery in any Quantity. ^ ^ I have almost 200.00O Stock Plants to ^ ^ work from, and want your order now so ^ ^ that I can give it special attention. ^ 4 Send for Descriptive Price List. ^ t SMILAX t 4 Per Per Z 4 100 1.000 r ^ 1,50.000 Smilax ready June 15th. T 4 carefully cut and grown T 4 with air space around every t 4 pot $1..50 $12,50 r 4 25.000 Asparagus Plumosus ^ 4 once repotted 2..50 20.00 T ^ 25.000 Asparagus Robustug f 4 once repotted, a great im- ? 4 proveinent on IMumosus. f ^ Try a hundred 5.00 40.00 J ^ 2,000 Asparagus Dellexug, a T ^ beautiful pot plant 5.00 T 4 75,000 Anparagus Sprengeril r ^ once repotted into 2i rose w 4 pots 2.00 15.00 r 4 5.000 Asparagus Sprengerll T ^ Sin. pots 5.00 40.00 J ^ Sample Plants of any Stock, 5c. each, Send^ 4 for List. r < ALBERT M. HERR t J LANCASTKR, PA. J ♦ TTTTTT ▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼» TY^in. pot8.$5.0f^ oerlOO. VKK15KNA?*, 3 in pots. $:;. 60 per 100. PHLOX I»KlTMiMf»N- I>1I,3 in.pots. JZ-r^Dper 100. N A STIKT If^IS, 3 in. pots, »2.60 per 100. PETl'NIA**, large flowering. Sin. pots $2.60perlOO. BLOOMING BEGONIAS. Bev«ral shades. 3f>; In pots. $5.00 per ion CUPHEA, PARLOR IVY, HELIO TKOI*E — (^leen of Violets and Chieftain. V1N< A, VAiiii;«4ATA. AGKIIATUM. dwarf blue, and LOBKLI A, 2\; in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON. N. J. UentloD Tbe FlorlatB' Ezchange when writing. GERANIUMS Mme. Buchner, White, Mme. Sallaroi, and a lot of inixt'I \aiit'tifs, imt nf "J'4 iu. pots. 'J'aC- each. CANNAS, Grand Rouge, strong, cut out of the bench, iv viivh. Augusta Gladiolus, tirst size. $U>.00 per 1000. For late planting and in good condition, White and Light. $10.00 per 1000. Sound Bulbs. Cash with order. ROWEHL ® GRANZ HICKSVILLE, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Flnrlsts* Exchange when writing. Geraniums Geraniums 4in.pots at $0.00 per 100. Sin. puts at $4.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 4 in. $4.00 per 100. 2 in. $3.00 per 100. Lobelia, 2 in. S2.00 per 100. Coleus, In variety, 2>i in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Don't get left, but get your order in. Cash must accompany same. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, 154 VAN VRANK[N AVE., SCHENEOADY, N. Y. Mention The Fli'rlsts* Exchange when writing. 100,000 GERANIUMS 1>. Grant, Kirard, Nutt, Bnchner, Polte- vine, Castellaue, tine etocff. nearly all in bud and bloom, stroniz 3 In., $4.00 per 100; $;r).0o per 1000; Btronii 4 in., $5.00 per 100; select. $6.00. 3 and 4 in. win bloom in about two weeke, fine strong plantH. «3.00 and $4.00 per 100. Dreer's Petunias, Salvias and Helio- tropes, In bud and bloom, ntrong, 3 Iu., $3.00 per 100. Dracaena Iiidivisa, elegant, strong plants, 5 in.. $2.00; 6 in.. $3. CO; 3 and 3!^ fiet, $l.t0pcr doz. Cash. WM. S. HERZ06, Morris Plains, N. J. Uentlon The FloriBts* Exchange when writing. €*AMMA^ St:irl.'H i.taiils i.-ail> lo plant. S<>\, UKT.M.LKA. »LA pt-r Uml I»A1ILIA Tl'B- KKS. luiiiii'ii, $■::.. :^i )i(-r UK). (':i9h, ple.'tse. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0.. Balto..Md. lientloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. Fine -1 in. stock, in bud and blociiji. $s,oo per IfO ; ■i5f. per crate for cratintr. A. Ricard, S. A. Nutt, Francis Parkins, M. Chevelierre, M. Ds Caslel- lane, Dryden, etr. Salvia, Jin. 7c.: :! in 5. ; Fuchsia, -1 in. 10c. ; Sin. fie; Begonia. 1 in. l.=ic.; 3in. ]0c.; Mar- guerites, 4 in lf> : Pelargoniums, .5 in. l.;c. Vinca var. ;m in. 1,5c. Chrysanthemums, Rooted Cuttings. SI lO per im Mile. Douillet, Mrs. Thirkell, Wm. Duckliam, Or. Enguehard, Ben Wells, Percy Plumridge, Marie Liger, Alice Byron. Riclimond Rose, -.ii in pr)ts, .S7 Ou per InO. : $te,UO per KXin. Chatenay, La Detroit, Parte, Sun* rise, 'J.i in , .S:i..50 per if)*)- Casll or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Menliun The Flt>ri.sls' E.schange when writing. 30,000 G[RANiyMS In bud anil bjonm, 4 in. puts. S. A. NUTT, A. RICARD, BEAUTE POtTEVINE, DOUBLE WHITE, .$7.00 per liX). DOUBLE PETUNIAS. SI'.; per 100. COLEUS Verschaffeltii :inil Golden Bedder, $'_M.OO per l.WO; $-J.50por 100. English Ivy from 4 in. pots. $12.00 per 100. A. N. TOWEll West 200lh sr. & Ft. washinglon Ave. NEW YORK CITY Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 3 in, pot plants, mixed colors, in bud, $4.00 per 100 : $35.00 per 1000. Fine L' in, L. A. Nult, Buchner, Poilevine, Ricard, Perkins, $'2,00 per 100; $1S.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS L. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, Bruanti, Castellane, Doyle, SlO-Ou per Hhni. pe:ti:r brown L-ancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Mme. Salteroi, 'J in.. ^-J.OO per lof). Cannas, Anstria. Pres. Cleveland. $1.50; Ameri- ca..$2.00 per 100. German Ivy, 2 in., plants .t!..50 per 100. Englistt Ivy, 4 in., 2 plants in pots, vines 4 to 7, S.S ixi per 100 : 2 in.. $2.00 : R. C, SI, 00 per 100. Glechoma, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. Vinca, 4 in.. $7.00 per 100. ■■ 3 in.. $.5.00 per 100. J. H. DAININ & SON, "ff Mention The Florists' E.\:(.baage when writing. GERAN IU MS In bud and bloom ; finest stock ^ol Grant, Mrs. Rawson, Poitevine, etc. TN[ GREENHOUSES, Glen Island, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florlfita* Exchange when writing. 718 The Hlori-sts' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CASH WITH ORDEE. The columns under tlils heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants; alao of Ui-eenhouse, Land, See- ond-Hund Materials, etc., For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. No ailvt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements in these columns. 15 cents per line; count 12 lines agate to the inch. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding. ] Copy must reach New York office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers in the Western States desiring to advertise under initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago othce at 127 E. Berwyn Ave. STOCK FOR SALE WB make Standard Flower Pots, etc. Write as wben In need. Wllmer Cope 4 Bro.. Lincoln nnlveralty. Cheater Co.. Pa. SPIRiEA arguta and Thunbergia. fresh new seeds, $1.00 per oz. Fannie Hadden, 54 High- land street. Mesbanticut. R. I. Will Bxchance. Asparagus Plnmosus Nanna seed, tor carnation or rose planU. Signal HIU Floral Co., 341 S. Los Angeles St., Log Angeles, Calif. SEMPLE'R -\slors, second sowing, five best co- lors, mixed, ready to plant middle of June. .$2.00 per liHtO. Cash witli order. A. it t«. Kcisbacli. I'emln rloll. N. J\ PEONY FESTIVA MAXIMA, large stock of strong plants, 2 years old. and of largo clumps. A. Dessert, Peony Specialist, tbe- noneeaux. France. Catalogue Free. 1500 DRACAENA INDIVISA.-Good, strong plants. 3 feet. $9.00 per doz ; 2% feet. $0 00 nef d02. Ivy. $15.00 to $1S.00 per 100. Caj,b with order. Henry Rudolph. Essex Fells, N. J. 100,000 SWEET POTATO SPROUTS now ready. Yellow Nansemond and Little Stem Jersey $1 50 per 1000; 5,000 and over at $1.25 per 1000, Address W. F. Allen. Salisbury, Md. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 40c. to 50c. ; Salvia Oc ■ Coieus, 3c.; Geraniums, mi.xed, 6c.; Rose Geraniums, 5c.; Ivy, 25c.; Fuchsias. mUcd. 6c. James Bogle, 499 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. ONE THOUSAND Culocasia Odorata, well started in 31.J, In. to 5 in. pots. $10.00 per lOO. or will exchange tor well rooted Ficus Elastlca cuttings. Pearson McGarty Co., Dnn- lap Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 0 iMio HE'riNISPOR.\, assorted, well rooted and hardened, $3.0<> per 100; $25.00 per looo. 3 000 Hydrangea Otaksa. 2«. in. i»ts. in excel- Tent coKdltion, $5.W per looj, ^f'-O" P" l^«>- Adolf Muller, Prop., Acorn Hill Nurseries, Hoyt Pa^ FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year old. 3 000 SALVIA, 3 in. 10.000 GERANIUMS, ".. and 4 1,1 'OfHKi PANSY PLANTS. SOO HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 1 anil i\ in. IWlfl FEVERFEW, 3 in. 1 .Mio HELIOTROPE, 3 in. .=.00 PRIMULA, Si in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ■li in., all solii. The wopcesier Conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the Florlflte" Bichange when writing. CANNAS Started Cannas. Beady for delivery after May 20. RED AND SCARLET. Alpbonse Bouvier, 6 ft. .$3.60 100; $30.00 1000 Beaute Poitevlne, 4 ft..4.0O10O; 35.00 1000 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft, ,. 3.60 100; 35.00 101X1 Flamingo, 5 ft 3.60 100; 30.00 1000 J D Eisele, 4 ft 4.00 100; 35.00 1000 YELLOW WITH BED MARKINGS. Cinnabar, 4f& ft S-l-OS JS' 'J^'SS !21o Florence Vaughan, 5 ft.. 4.00 lOO; 35.00 1000 IINK AND SALMON. Paul Marqnant, 5 ft $4.00 100; $35.00 lOOO PeachblowT 4 to 5 ft.... 3.50 100; 30.00 lOOO Virginia 414 ft 3.60 100; 30.00 1000 WHITE. Alsace 3 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 BRONZE FOLIAGE. Robusta 0 to 8 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Shenandoah, 4 to 5 ft.... 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Grand Rouge, 10 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 OBCniD-PLOWERING. Austria, yellow, 5 ft. .. .$3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Italia, red, gold edge, 6tt. 3.60 100; 30.00 1000 260 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $3.00 100; $25.00 1000 Caladlums (Eelephant Ears') 3.00 100; 25.00 1000 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, SEEDSMAN. 342 WEST 14TH St., NEW YORK. FOR SALE Three large specimen jialnis, two Seaforthias. one 12 ft. and one SA ft. tall from tiib. One Ohani- aerops.VHt. The lot for .S75,0() F. P. MICHEL, 1 18 Frank Street, Rochester, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STOCK FOR SALE}— Babr Ramblers fine dor- mant stock, $25. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plantB, extra well rooted |7. per 100, $65. per 1000. Orders t>oobed for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Brothers Co., Rochester. N. Y. PANSIES in bloom, all the best colors and mark- ings, 1st size. $1.50: 2d size. $1.00 per 100. Coieus, Heliotrope, Salvia, AUernantbera 2V* In., small, $1.00 per 100. Tomato Phmts. $1.00 per l.OOO. Cannas. started lu full light, 6 in. high. $.■5.00 per 100. Cash please. W. H. Parsll, V. O.. Chatham N. J. STOCK WANTED WANTED— A few Mme. Millett (Double Pink) Violet plants. A. G. Smith & Son. Peters- burg. Va. WANTED — 500 Bouvardia. 21/, in. pots, duuble white and pink. Mall samples and price. Nothing wanted but No. 1 sti^n-k. Evendon ItrntlKTs. Willlaiiisport. Pa. SITUATIONS WANTED .SITUATION WANTBD~By an all around grow- er. IS years' experience, best of referenees, German. 32, married. J. J., care Tlie Florists' Exchange^ SITUATION WANTED— Florist, young man. 5 years' experience, wishes position, making up and selling. Address, E. Ricbter, 724 10th .\venue. New York City. SITUATION WANTED— Young married man, with 12 years' practical experience in pri- vate and commercial places; able to lake charge. Address J. H., care The Florists' Ex- change^ SriTTATION WANTED— By h.irtlculfurist ami florist. 30 years of age, IS years' experii-nce. speaks Russian only, would like to have some suitable jwisilion. Knows bedding thoroughly. Imiuire Victor KosuboCf, 193 Sackman Street, Brooklyn. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— American. married man. 15 years' experience with roses, carna- tions, wants situation as grower. Hard work- er, sober, reliable. Willing to work on trial. Well recommended. Address I. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Young man, 24, single, wishes position as gardener or assistant. Ex- perienced in hardy plants, shrubs, trees; some experience in greenhouse and bedding stock. References given. F. K. Williams, 4 Alden Avenue, New Haven, Conn. HELP WANTED WANTED — A good grower or roses, carnations, mums and general stock. State references and wages. L. J. Rowe, Titusvllle. Pa. W A N TED — Two first -class rose growers of Brides, Maids and Rlchmonds. State refer- ences and wages. The Worcester Conserva- tories^^ WANTED — An assistant in roses and carna- tions; $40.00 per month. Must be a gobd, willing worker, with best of references. Address Ij. II.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A competent unmarried man for rose houses; must be thoroughly experienced. Wages, $75.00 per month. State full particu- lars in first letter. Address I. X.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Assistant on private place; experi- enced in roses, carnations and 'mums essen- tial, also house decorating. $35.00 monthly, board and room. Apply Alex. Robertson. West- bnry, L. I., N. Y. _^_ WANTED — Married man, no family preferred, quick potter, willing all around man. $35.00 per month, house and coal. Steady place. Willingness more than experience required. Will pay more towards Spring. Apply with references. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. WANTED— A good sober honest man who is willing to work. One who understands the raising of roses, carnations and pot plants, also decorative and design work. Please state wages In first letter. Steady position to the right man. References please. W. B. Jobes. Bor- dentowD. N.J. WANTED— At once, a foreman, sober, reliable and honest single man who is capable of managing men. Steady employment; good home, board and room ; 15,000 square feet of glass. State wages In first letter. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, a working foreman, must understand growing cut flowers and potted plants; also to do design work. Wages, $50.00. Also man for general greenhouse work, wages. .S-IO.OO; Germans preferred. R. L. Golnsalvos, :i8 Chestnut Street, Waltbam, Mass. WANTED — At once. Several greenhouse men to work in large wholesale rose and carna- tion establishment, who have had as much as (wo years' experience. Send references and state salary expected. Address Green Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Texas. WANTED At once, a competent rose grow- (■r. thoroughly experienced in Beauties. Brides and Mriids; also helper, new modern houses, gtHid rtp|"^rtunity to strictly sober and reliable miMi. .Vuswcr with references and wages ex- pi-.l.d. Address J. E., care The Florists' Ex- .-li:ii;;:.-. A Large Continental Firm ^ wants for their American Trade a reliable man to take charge as an agent to their house. Big Profits. Address, A. W., caro The Florists' Bxohange Mi'ntion The Florists' Exchange when writing. WAINTED Forem,an for large greenhouse plant; married man without children preferred. State experience, giving references, wages desired and full particulars In first letter. Address I. W., care Tlie florists' Excliangc. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS MICHAEL J. O'HANLON will hear something to his advantage by communicating with Dr. Blank. 42 West 115th Street. In persuu or by b'lter. WANTED TO RENT— With privilege of buying. 2 or 3 small greenhouses with some land. Address J. I., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouses to be taken down. State full particulars of same when writing. Address, F. W., care The Flortots' Exchange. WANTED TO BENT— With privilege of buying, greenhouses 10.000 feet of glass or more; suitable for growing cut flowers, near New York. Address I. V., care The Florists' Ex- change. WANTED TO RENT— With intention of buy- ing. greenhousi?s, containing about $6,000 or $7,000 feet of glass, within 30 miles of New York City. State particulars. Address Anton Pettlo. ISO Essex Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. WANTED— A good partner In the florist and seed business. An exnert grower of carna- tions mums, bulbs and all kinds of pot plants. Strlrtlv honest and sober with $3,000.00 capital. Business established 1SS6. 25.000 feet of glass; seed warehouse 25 feet by 50 feet. Splendid oppnrtunity for the right man. Address A. V;. D. Snyder. Ridgewood, N. J. GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.— A snap for florist with moderate capital. A fine rt-taii store witli all modern fixtures, doing a good retail business, commanding the best trade, In a city of 100,000 population. Owing to other interests will be sold at a bargain. Better l;ikr' advantage of tids quick. Address Retail St. ire, inre The Flm-ists' Exi-liange. SERD. BULB, PLANT TRAD E WAINTED Active or silent partner with 25 to 35 thousand dollars, to take interest in retail house in large Eastern city. Unusual opportunity Ad- dress J. K., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Retail florist store In good location. Brooklyn, N. Y. (good trade) . easy terms. For particulars address W. Young, 153 24th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE — Greenhouses. comprising about 5.1100 square feet of glass, will sell on easy terms. Address A. C., care The Florists' Ex- ■ < • I lange. FOR SALE — Whole or half of good greenhouse property, ten houses, good condition; ready sale for all products at retail. Ill health rea- ■son. Ellis Brothers. Keene. N. H. FOR RENT — Small greenhouse and florist busi- ness in prosperous running condition. South- ern Connecticut. Full particulars and reasons for renting to anyone interested. Address J. M.. c-:ire The I'lnrlsts' Excbango. Thirty cents is the mini- mum charge for advertise- ments on this page. i FOR SALE OR RENT— Two greenhouses, 6,000 , square feet of glass, 20x150 feet. First-class ' condition; heated by two Nfi. 17 Hitchings btiilers. Five minutes frum depot, .iames Mnn- ali:ni, AlaJisun. N. J. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three housea. 24x200 feet; propagating house, 100 feet; potting ehed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat. city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepele, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley, New York. FOR SALE— Plant of 12.000 feet of glass, all ]'i-\:24 in running and paying nrder. Price Willi laud. $3.OOO.0o. Seven hundred and fifty cash. Balance very easy terms. Grand bar- gain; look into it. Pult. The Florist. North Tiinawauda. N. Y. FOR SALE — 1 acres 6 roomed cottage, cellar 20 X 28 X 8 feet, all finished, glass 16 x IS A double, 2In.Ironpipe and cedar posts, for 2 houses on the ground: will sell all or part of It separate. Sickness reason for selling. Address P. O. Box 120, Chatham. N. J. FOR SALE OR RENT— 11 greenhouses, 4 acres of land. Hitchings hot water, 4 In. pipes, no stock, price cheap. With surround- ings all connected by trolley; close to 100,- OOo, population- Apjdv Jos. De Frehn, 300 S. 2d. Street, Pottsville. Pa. FOR SALE OR TO LEASE— At bargain, a retail florists' busiuess, doing splendid pay- ing business near a cemetery in greater New York. Dwelling bouse for a tenant, office, barn, tools, horse, wagon, etc. Cause of sel- ling, bad health. Beaulleu, Agent, Woodhaven, New York. T(.i LET. — Greenhouse plant containing three houses, six miles from Boston. All modi.Tu conveniences; new boilers, etc. Everything iu first-class repair. Terms reasonable to resptuisl- ble party. Excellent chance for a man who means husim-ss. Address or call 320 Beale St., Wollastou. Quincy, Mass. FO K SALE — A good paying, long-established florist's busiuess, aud large assortment of plants, including roses, ferns and palms. Also a well-assorted stock of florist supplies. To be sold on acctjunt of death of owner. Hothouses and garden grounds may be leased If desired. Mrs. Cbas. Eickholt. 2319 Avenue M., Galveston. Texas, FOR RENT — To lease for a term of years, my establishment on Greene Avenue, con- sisting of about 7000 feet of glass, office and salesroom. Stable and wagon shed. Horse and wagons. Place well stocked and hea ted with hot water. Every convenience, all lu good condition. A good business In the best location in the city. Established for 40 years. Wishing to retire from business. This Is a good opportunity for the right man. Come and see It. Richard Shannon, 341-349 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. TO LET Florist Establishment consisting of nine greenhouses, heated by hot water, containing about 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale markets of the City of New York. For further particulars address Box n. v., riorists' Exchange. FOR SALE nitupp Rider -ErlcesoD, Second-hand, from rUnirO f 40.00 ap; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap, Dnil CDC iBecond-hnndOemTorrld, $36.00. Two DUILLMO seoond-hand No. 16 Hitchings Boiler, Good condition, $i-ln. 2-ln. pipe, f 4.00. DIDC nilTfCDC New Sannders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt lUlltno onts S^-ln.-lln. pipe, Sl.OO. No. 2cutsI-in.-2-ln.plpe. $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES in°5-in. p°pe' $i.e6; 21 m. KrlpB M ln.-2>« in. pipe, $2.40; 3e-ln., grip, Ni-ln.-34-in.plpe, »1.'6. DIDC UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips H-ln, -9 rlrt VIOto in. pipe. $2.00, PADnCU UnCC New. 91-in.. gnaranteedlOO-lhfl, QAnUtn nUoC pressure, ^}4 ots, per ft.; 9i-in. not guaranteed, m cts. per ft. UnT QCn QACU New. Cypress. S-ft.iStt.. from nUI-DCU oAon ?& cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60up. Second-hand, In good condition, all glass in. $1.00 each. CIt UlUI7Cn U/IDC new No. 18 gauge in rolls OALVAniZ.tU nlnt oflZlbs. at SOc. perron. New American I0iI2 singled. 85 per box; 12x12 single $1.90 per box ; 10x12. 12x12. 10x16 double, $2.66 per box ; 12x14, 12x20. 11x11. double, $2.88 per box ; 18x16, 16^8, $3.20 per box ; 16x21 double $3.10 per box. Second hand glass, 8x10, 8x12, and 10x12 at $1.50 per box. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Bnlld- ine Material, Ventilating: Apparatus, Oil, White I.ead, PaUy, Faint, FointB, etc. GLASS M ETROPOLITAN ATCRIAl. CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. ICentloa Tha riorlsti' ■xetaaac* wh« writing. June 2, 19U6 The Plorists' Exchange 719 FOR SALE FOB SALE — Old sash and 41nch taitcblng pipes, «l8o ventilating apparatus. (Union Hill Gar) 80 Palisade Avenue. West Hoboton. N. J. FOR SALE— A Int (it new glass, IfixlS. A d.ni ble: also 2 in. iroti jjipe. new. Sickness cans.- nf selliuK. Address J. T.. care The Florisis' K.M'hange. BOILRRS. BOILEItS. BOILEUS. SKVFIl.\L gdod second hand boilers on hand, also new No. 1(1 nUehlnps at reduced cost. Write tor list. Wm. U. Lutton. West Side Avenue Station. V. U. K. nf N. J.. .Tersej Cllv, N. .1. FOR SALE. Old greenhouse bars, V2 and IS feet in leiigtli, 1 cent per foot f.o.b. cais. Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. UeDtlon The Florlata' Exebange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1499-1437 metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" .ftris ts THE British Tratle Paper, being read weekly by all Ilortic'ultiiral traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of Uie best Contuiental houses. Annual subsi^riptions to cover cost of EoBtage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at owdliani, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE rH. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European AgtnU for THE AMERICAN CARNATION UeotlOD tbe Florlata' Bichanjre when writing. COLEUS Verschafteltii, Golden Bedder uiid ].> utlRis. ■J ill. puts. $i. r,n iK-r 1(10; *15.0U plt UXiO. I'rjcu JUT 100, 2 in. pots 3 in pots Ageratum Pauline ami Gurney $1.50 Lobelia Compacla 1.50 Fuchsias 2.00 3.00 Vinca Variegated 3.00 Salvia Bonfire 2.00 3.00 Heliotropes, dark 2.00 3.00 Pansy Plants in bud and blnoni. 50 cts. to $1.00 PIT ItHi, Sr.OOto $K.OO ptT 1000. Geraniums, Caslellane. Buchner, Doyle, Viaud, Poitevine. Nutt, /t in. pnt^, $.1.)Xi plt KXI. 4 in §5.110 prr Hid. Cannas, 3 ami ::A in puts. *l.()i) and $.'i.00 per luo Asparagus Plumosus. X in. pots, $5.00 per 100 Ca^h with Order, ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. UentloD The Florists' Exrhange when writing. COLEUS ALL GUADE3 RnBUST BUSHY 8TO0K. Verscliatleltii, Golden Bedder and Fancy. tB.00perlii00;Oiant I>eaved, "iiS.OOperlOOO. Last twn many Itlndu of very briuhtoat, lili:Ii cnloretl Replanted, branchv $7.50, Uiant, $9.00 per IiOO. EXTKA STItoNG from out-dour, ready to bed at oni In., $2.00 per 100. NASTURTIUMS, 2;j in., $2.00. All grown with plenty of room. SAL- LEROI GER. ;l in . f4.(HI per 100. LARCHMONT NURSERIES, LARCHMONT, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JOHN SCOTT, WHOLESALE GROWER Rutland Road and E. 43th Street, BROOKLYN, N Y. Telephone 20i)n ISwir.Mcl. N..te address. 1 Iwive removed Ircim Keiif St. rireenlioiise.^. Mention The FlorlHti' BxebanKe when writing. feverfew, a in., $2.00 jier loo Lobelia, 2 in . $2.00 per 100 Selaginelid Denticulata, 2 in,, $1.50 per 100 Cry|>tomeria Jajionica, strong, 2 in. $3.00 pur loo. E. I. PAWLING^, Quakertown, Pa. UeutloD Tbe Floriets' Exchange when writing. THE CriRY^ANTnEHL^ Arthur Herrington's New Book The most complete and comprehen- sive work on the cultivation of the Chrysanthemum that has as yet boen published In America. Handsomely illustrated, 168 pages, 6x7 Inches. Price only 50 cents, postpaid. Send Youe Order fob a Copy Now. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., a-8 Duane St., New York. THE STANDARD TREATISE ON GARDENING. The iiniDEiEi'ij pssistiiit New Edition. UNDER THE DIRECTION AND GENERAL EDITORSHIP OF WILLIAM WAT50N Curator, Royal Qardens, Kew. Thoroughly Up-to-Date; The Recognized Authority on Gardening; IWost Distinguished Contributors; Lavish in Illustration; Indispensable to Practical Florists and Gardeners, to Country Gentlemen and the Amateur. A Complete Encyclopedia of Gardening. The Leader Among Gardening Boolcs. For the past half-century The Gardener's Assistant has main- tained its unique position as the standard treatise on practical and scientific horticulture. The publishers in this new edition have given this monumental work such a complete remodeling;, revision and extension as will en- able it to hold in the twentieth century the place which it worthily filled throughout the latter half of the nineteenth. It is so thoroughly up-to-date, and is so comprehensive in scope, as to constitute a com- plete encyclopedia of all that is known about the science and art of a^ardening. No one who wishes to excel in gardening, either as a Dusiness, or a hobby, can afford to be without it. 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THE FIRST PORTION of the work deals with GENERAL PRIN- CIPLES; THE SECOND PORTION is devoted to directions for the CULTIVATION OF DECORATIVE PLANTS OF ALL KINDS— stove, greenhouse and hardy trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants; THE THIRD PORTION treats upon FRUIT CULTIVATION in all its oranches, both under glass and outside; and THE FOURTH PORTION upon the GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF VEGETABLES 4ND HERBS. THE GARDENER'S ASSISTANT has been made the SOUNDEST ind MOST PRACTICAL, as it is unquestionably the NEWEST and MOST UP-TO-DATE, Boole on Horticulture. SEND FOR PROSPECTUS. We have obtained the exclusive right to the sale of this invaluable work in the United States. It is elegantly printed, on thick, durable paper, in two handsome imperial 8vo. volumes, substantially bound in Roxburgh, half leather, cloth sides, marbled edges, about 1300 pages. PKICE, delivered free, by express, to any part of the country, cash with order, $15. GO. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Or, we will send purchaser the two volumes on receipt of a first payment of $4.00 and six monthly payments thereafter of $3.00 each. A. T. DE LA RIARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd., '.%^r New York Publishers and Proprietors THE FI.ORI8TS' EXCHANGE. 720 The Plorists' Exchange GOING FJtST But We have Jt FEW THOUSJiMD LEFT i A nUR started Cannas are all the rage, because we give big value for the money d 2 I J 25 each of 12 good varieties ; or 50 each of 7 good varieties. Express ^ ? " prepaid for $5.00 cash with order ; half the amount for $3.00. If you can ^ 5 use mixed plants, we will send 400 for $5.00, Give us a trial order, and you will J * be convinced that we are giving twice the value for the price of any firm in the \ t world. Our descriptive list has largest list of Cannas in America. You need it. Write us to-day. SOUTHERN FhORJiL NURSERY CO., FRUITDJtLE, MLJt. Ae ^ e: D o samples, O I b K W (3.1)0 per luoo. field crowu. white, pink, lavender, purple and red. COLKIIS. G. Bedder and VEKSCHAF- FKLXIl. 2 in. 2r. STEVIA SEBBATA and VABIEOATED. GERANIUMS, 2M In., Viaud. Bruant, Perkins, Buchner, Rlcavd, Hill, Bernandlan and 7 other aorta. $2.00 per llO. H KMOrROl'E.bliie, 2 in., 2c, SAL,VI-\,2iii., l«c. ROOTED CUXXIKG8 List below, per 100, prepaid. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8 Mnda, tl.lO. COM5CS. 10 kinds. llOo. $5.00 per 1000. DOUBLE FETUNIAS, ten kindB. tl.OO. STEVIA .SB RBATA and VABIEGATA,75c. Cash, or O. O. D. BYER BROS., Chambefsburg. Pa. Uentlon The FlorlsU' Eichante when writing. ASTERS, all colors, $2.00 per 1 00. GERANIUMS, all colors. $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per KiOO, COLEUS, $2.00 per 100, ASPARAGUS, PLUMOSUS, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM, CHRYSANTHEIVIUMS, HI- BISCUS, FERNS, FUCHSIAS, VINCA VARIEGATED, ALTERNANTHERAS, CAN- NAS, 2, 'a in. POT ROSES. Send for list. The National Plant Co., Dayton, O. Mention Tbe FlorlstB* Exchange when wrtllng. 100,000 ASTER PLANTS Quaen of the Market, Perfection, Victoria, Ostrich Feather, and Semple's Branching, in best mixed cnlors: stn>m: stocky plants, ready to plant nut. S'.!-00per liWi, GUSTAV PITZONKA, BRISTOL, PA. Uentlon Tbe FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. BELVIDERE, N. J. Dreer's Superb Branching; Field grown, large healthy plants, Lavender. Crimson. White, $1.00 per 100 ; S'.'.OO per lOOO, pre- GEORGE ROY, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DOUBLE . . . HOLLYHOCKS Chatier's strain, 4 colors. 3i in. pots S.'i.OO per 100 Allegheny, Ri in. pots $5.00 per 100 AeeratatUt 3 Tariet.eB. 2 inch Sl.&O Anuilegiae, Galllardias and Poppies, 2inch 2.00 Calendula Meteor. 2 in l.Ou Cosmos, dwarf, early ;ind giant flowering, 2 inch 1.00 C uphea. 2 inch 2.0t) Dracaena Indivisa.S inch 4.00 Dusty Miller. 0. Gymnocarpa. 2 inch 2.00 Feverfew, double and Golden, 2 inch 2.0(i Oa/.anla Splendeus, 2 inch 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, Very fine. 4 Inch 6.00 Mad. Salleroi (Jeranlnnis, very fine, 3Hj In. 4.00 3IarlKold Kl Dorado 1.00 Hhlox Drumuiondi Grandl flora. 2 Inch.. 2.00 Zinnia, finest double, dwarf and tall, 2 inch. 1.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES BERLIN, N. J. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. PETUNIAS SINGLE RUFFLED GIANTS From ",|in. i.i>tv, S:!. 00 per 100. Ten weeks stocks. Beauty of Nice and Princess Alice, from 2^ in- i-ots. S'J.:.') v-v inn ASPIDIUM TSUSSEMENSE, 3 in., Sr. 00 per 1(10, ALBERT WM. BOERGER, Gardenville. Erie Co.. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 10,000 POn[D CANNAS LIST OF LEADING VARIETIES. per 100 Alphonse I'.ouvier. red. 4 ft $ .=».00 .siiciKUMlnah. tine bronze 5.00 Itiike Jhirlliorough, crimson 5.00 Queen Charlotte, gilt edge ■ ■''^.00 Black Beauty, dark bronze. 5 ft ''.00 Florence Vaughaii. standard '> 00 Crimson Bedder. crimson, 3 ft 5.0t) Md. Crozy. gilt edge. 3i ft 5.00 *Md. Herat, tine pink, 3^ ft 5.00 Pennsylvania Orchid Flower 8.00 *Gloriosa or Dwarf Charlotte 5.00 Martha Washington, Pink 5.00 ♦Charles Henderson 5.iX) Flamingo Crimson, Z\ ft 5.00 *AIsace, creamy white. 3^ ft 5.00 Souv. d'Antoine Crozy 5.O0 riavid Herni. dark bronze .- f' 00 Rosenirtwr, lovely pink. 3i ft... '■^■^^ Kgandale, fine bronzed leafed.. '• '"> Mt. Blanc, pure white, 3i ft - - I'^OO Louisiana, scarlet orchid 20.00 1000 English Ivy. strong 3j in. pot plants, long tops. Fine stock liO Started Caladium Esculentum 5.00 Cinnamon Vine Roots - 1-50 Madeira Vine Roots 1 50 Shasta Daisy, 1\ in. pot 2 'lO (ijiillardia Grandiflora, 2* in.... -."0 Ci ileus, strong, 2i in '-' r»o Pansy plants in bud and bloom 1.50 Vinca Major var.. 2i in 2.50 Hydrangea, Otaksa. 2iin.. ready to shift 2. .50 10,000 best Mums, 1\ in. Send for LIST. See plant advertisement page 716. CASH PLEASE. BENJ. CONNELL, FUORIST, WEST GROVE, PA. Mt'ntlnn Thp riorjgts' Kxchiinge when writing. POT GROWN CANNAS Ready for Iininertiate Delivery RED Per 100 The Express, 2i/>— 3 ft. The Very Best ". $6.00 Crimson Bedder, 3ft 4.0U Peiins.vlvania, 5 ft 4.00 .J. Coliette Rochaiiie, Si/o ft 3..TO Chas. Henderson, 31/2 ft 3.50 YELLOW Elizabeth Hoss, 3—4 ft 4.00 Bnrbank, 3 ft 3.50 RED AND YELLOW Oscoda, l—iy^ ft. Extra Fine 4.00 PINK Chas. Molin,4ft 2..50 Mdlle. Berat, 4 ft 2.50 BRONZE LEAVED Robusta, 6ft 3..50 Musafolia, 7—8 ft 4.00 Mi.xed 2. .50 Several other standard varieties in liniited quantity. NATHAN SMITH & SON, *°m^c'h^.'' Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Vinca Major Yariegata. .V few more than we want, 4 in. pots, (i-10 runners, good, strong, one yenr olil, SIO.OO |ipr 100. Spoiik .(uiek if you want tlu'iu. T.L10WDEN& SONS, Pinsn[lD, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA Larf?e plants in 10 in. pots, in hud : fine stock for lawn decoration, $1.00 each. « in. pot stock, 10 to 12 flowprine shoots. $4.00 per doz. Young stock for iihinliiiL- out, s to 15 in. high, S4.00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, strong, one year old plants, fniiii li.ri.Oic's. .$2.00 per 100. VINCA HARRISONII, strciiiK, 4 i". P"ls. .»i.,UO per 111(1, ;ish with urder. E. FRYER. JOHNSTOWN, PA. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. GRAFTED ROSES FINE STOCK. KBADT NOW. Klchnnond, 92.60 per doz., 916. 00 per 100, f 12fi.00 per 1000. Klllarneyt $2.60 per doz., $18.00 per 100, $160.00 per 1000. Etoile De France, $3.00 per doz » $18.00 per 100. Kalserin, Varnot, Uncle John. Chatenay, $2. 00 ^er doz., $15.00 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid, Golden Qate, Woot- ton, 2Hln. pots, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ktoile r>e France, $12.00 per 100, bunrlse, Ferle, Sunset, Chatenay, $6.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate. Sl.OOrer 100: $38.00 per 1000. CANNAS Beat named varieties from 3!^ In. pots. $6.00and $8.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Gen. Button. H. A. Allen, Jeannie Nnnin. Mers- tham Yellow, Merstham Red. Mrs. Wm. Duck- bam. From 2^. pots, tl.60 per doz., $10.00 per lUO. Obeltonl. Convention Hall. Dora Stevens. Lady Cranston. Mrs. W. Higeie, Mrs. T. W. Pockett. From 2!-^ In. pots $1.0u perdoz., $6.00 per 100. A. J. Balfour. G. W. Chllds. Miss Alice ByroiH Dr. Enunehard, Nellie Pockett. Mayflower, Yel- low Eaton. From l\i in. pots, 76c. per doz. $1.00 per 100. Colonel D. Appleton, Cremo, Geo. Kalb. Mrs Mc- Arthur, Mrs. Barkler, Maud Dean, Mrs, CoombB, Nagoya. Opah, Robt. Halliday. Solell D'Octo- bre, Vivian d'Morel, White Bonnaffon. Wm. Dackham. Price from 2W in. pots, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng. Black Hawk. Cnl- liDgfordli, Dorothy Devens. Olory Pacific, Harry May. Harry Parr. H. W. Reiman, Ivory, J. E. Lager. J. H. Troy. Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mad. Gastellier, Minnie Wananiaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. 8. T. Mnrdoch, Miss M. M. Jnbnson, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey. Mad. Fred. Berg- mann. Niveus. Polly Rose, Pmk Ivory. Riverside, Thomas H. Brown, Timothy Eaton. W. H. Lin- coln, Xeno, Yanoma. Price from 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Cannas. strong dormant roots In 30 line and $35.00 per 1000. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, Mention The Florists' E}xcbange when writing. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Just arrived, May 5, per steamer 3fargu««a from Amsterdam, first consignment 5000 of all sizes now at your disposal (more are coming) ; prices as usual.no advance; 50c.. (lOc.. 7.5c. to $1.00. A. Compacta Robusta, large plants only. Price $1.25. $1.50. $1.75 each. A. Glauca* large plants, $1.00. $1,25 to $1.50 each. Cash with order. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. LOOK ! LOOK ! Surplus stock at slaughtering prices to make room for our importation of Araucarias and palms. MISCELLANEOIS PLANTS Ready For Immediate 8ale» size Per Pots 100 Achyranthes, Emerflonti.etc. IM $3.00 Ageratuin. Wblte aDd blue I 3 6.00 Princess Pauline j 2K 3 00 Alternanthera, red and yellow 2H 3.00 Auipelopwis \'«'itchli, pot grown 3 8.0O Cuphea IMatyceiitra 2!-.^ 3.00 ColeuK, all the leading varieties .. 2>4 3.00 •■ .. 3 4.00 Dracaena IndiTl^s, fine stock .. 6 26.00 " .. 4 20.00 EnKllRh Ivy 3« 8.00 Feverfew, double white 2H 3.0O Fachsia. double and slDRle 3^ 7 00 •' " V,i 3.00 Oeraninme. double and single. Strong iM 7.00 Special Color or variety 3W 8.00 Double and single 2H 3.00 Ivy Leaved 3S4 8.00 Oazania Hplendens 2^^ 4.00 Heliotrope, light and dark varieties i^i 6.00 2W 3.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, In bud 6 26.00 •■ .. • .. 7 40.00 Ivy.Oennan 2!-i 3.00 Laiitana, 12 best varieties 3 6.00 nioonflower 4 10.00 2\i 4.00 Petunias, single 2Vi 3 00 Pelareonlnms, ass't varieties — 3^ 10.00 t% 6 00 Salvia, splendens and Bednian .. 3H 6.00 •■ " ■■ 2!i 3.00 Smilax 3 3.60 Tropaeoliini, double red and yel- low 2M 4.00 Vinca, varlegata and elegantlsslma 3^ 10.00 ** •' 3 5.00 2M 4.00 Verbenas, Mammoth Strain .. 2H 3.00 Violets Maria Louise $26.00 per 1.000 Miscellaneous rooted cuttings as advertised April 28, will have for the next ten days; VERBENAS .oo Best Bfammotlis, trom pots $3.00 varieties, 92.00 and 93.00 per JOO: $18.00 IN. Y. Per 100 GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, fine stock out of 4 in. pot. $6.00 to $7.00 Mixed Varieties, 4 in 5.00 FUCHSIAS, mixed, 4 in. 6.00 NASTURTIUM, dwarf mixed. 4 in 6.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 4 in... 7 00 A. W. SMITH'S best pure white MOON VINE, 4 in,, per 100, $10.00. 2* in .S.OO AGERATUM, 4 in., per 100, $6.00, 3 in 4.00 BEGONIA VERNON, pink and red. 4 in., per 100. S600, 3 in. 4.00 HELIOTROPES, 4 in., large, bushy PLANTS out of '*h in. pots,*'as [follows : VERBENAS, PHLOX DRUMMONOI, (Grandiflora. PETUNIA, dwarf .stripped and t'alifornia, stripped VICTORIA ASTERS, separate colors. COSMOS, ZINNIA ELEGANS, LOBELIA, dwarf l>;ue and BASKET PLANTS, VINCA VARIEGATED or PERIWINKLE, 24 in Per 100 6.00 GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontiario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK I200 Shasta Daisies, Alaslta, true stock of same, stron^,^ plants for 4 in. to 6 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. o"o llollyhoclis. Double in four separ- ate colors, Chatter's celebrated strain, one year old plants $3.00 per 100. 600 Phalaris Arundinacea \ariata rib- Ijongrass. Fine for borders and in cemeteries, extra strong clumps $5.00 per 100. W^. A. riNGER, Florist, niCHSVILLE, L. I.. N. Y. MeatloD Tbe Florists' Bxetaange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plutnosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills. N. J. Tel. 28 A. A. MOLTZ Wholesale 55-57 West 26th St. Florist NEW YORK 1st Floor. Tdlephone, 2921-5743 Madison Sq. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. June 2, IBOe The Florists' Exchange 72 J Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CtDDlsslOD Merchants lo CIT flowers ORCHIDS AT ALL SrASONS 63 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 366 Madtson Square Ideation tbe riorlsta' Bxcbaage wben writing. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET S^ BLAKE Wholesale Plorists 106 Livingston Street. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Telephone: 4r>8ft Main. CoDsigiiments solicited. Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. iiive us a trial. Mention Tlie FToriets' Bxchange when writing. Joseph S, Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- IIO >A/est 28th street Telephone 324-3i5 Madison Square. MentloD The Florists' Eicbange wben writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST.. NEW YORK Telephone, Stio-itjl Madiioo Square GRO'WE^RS, ATTENTION I Always r^eady to Iter-pive Fine StocJi WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so \ir«st 29tK .Street 'FhoDe, 661 M&dlKD .Square. NE.'W YORK Violets. Roses. Carnations. Orcliids UeBtlon the riarlati* Bzebanse wb«B writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN The 'Wlioleaale Florist oi New York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1666 Madison Square Uentlon tbe VlorlBtB* Exchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in rLOeiST»> SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. U.:ntlon the Florleta' Bicbange when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention th« FloriatB* Bxcbange wben writing. WILLIAM W. KUEBLER ) Wholesale OommlBBlon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 -WillougKby St., '•'•SSSr&atn. BROOKLYN. N.-'Y. Uentlon tbe riorUta* Bxchaoge wben writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VrEST 30tK STREET VKW YORK CoDBlgmnents .Solicited. Telephone : 280 MadlaoD Sq. Meatteo the rUdsts' Biebaiise whea writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY GRADE OF VALLET ON HAh GARDENIAS. DAISIES. ROSES, CARNATIONS ALWAYS ON HAND JAMES McMANUS, jsIX'"!, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Cut FiiiwER Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, Open every Mornini NEMT YORK at Sli o'clock for the Sale of fut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent. J. DONALDSON. Secretary Uentlon tbe riorista* Brdian^ wben writing. A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESUE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square. Oonsignments of choice cut flowers solicited. Prompt payments. Give ua a trial. Uentlon tbe FloriBts* B«xchange when writing. Alfred H.LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 3924 Madison Square ExtablUhed 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Couslgrnments of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWE-RS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Teleplione Call; ZS-J Madison Square. Uentlon tbe Florista' Bxcbanj^e wben writing. Telephone Call* 756 Madison Square Uentlon The Florifltt' Bxcbange wben writing. J.K.Men -^ € Horace E. Froment SUCCKSSOR TO NA/. GHORMLEY WHOLESAU^COMM.SS.ON Receiver and Slilpper of all varieties or Cat Plowers Telephones.2200and 220IMadlson«auare 57 WOSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wloiesaie Prices of Got Flowers, new YorK, piag 30. 1906 Prices qnoteal are bx tbe bandred anless ottaer-wlse noted. ABEAUTT.Iancy — special " extra No. 1 No. 2 » " No. 8 I Bride, 'Maid, lancy — epc'l : " extra ! ■• No. 1 No. a Golden Gate Liberty Mme. Abel Chatenay.... Adiantcm Ckoweandm AepARAOue " PlumOBue, bunches ** Spreni^erl.bancbeB Callas Cattle YAS Daisies 10.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 4.00 to a. 00 to 1 00 to .50 to 2 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to .50 to .75 to 26.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to K.OOto 135.00 to .60 to to to 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 6.00 H.OO 2.00 1.00 8.00 15.00 8.00 .76 1.50 60 00 25.00 20.00 6.00 75.00 1.00 r Inf'r grades, all colors " White g Standard S Varieties I, « 1 E 'FANOT— ^ CTbehlgbeat W grades of 19 itandard var.) \ Novelties Lilac, per bunch Lilies, Lilt of the Vallet Mignonette Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. Pansieb, per doien bunches.. Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch Tulips 1.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 00 to •J 00 to 2.00 to 2.00 tQ 2.00 to 3.00 to .10 to 4.00 to 1.00 to .50 to to to to .50 to 12.00 to .04 to 1.00 to 1.50 2 00 2 00 2 on 2.00 3.00 3.00 .'. 00 3 00 5 00 .50 .S 00 .■"..OO 1.00 .75 20.00 .08 3.00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist S'.'dro'„"»'iurr; 39 WEST 38TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIEXrES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Top grade for shipping American Beauty. Bridesmaid, Bride, Libertx, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations ]x^:rv^::r\ John i. raynor. 49 west 28th st., new york w. C Horan SS West 28th St., INEW VORK TELEPHONE, I462-M63 HADISON SQUARE CUT FUOWERS AT WHOUESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street., New York Uentlon Tbe riorlita* agchanye when writing. J. Selleman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tal. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cut Flower Company Mention The Flortots' Bichange when writing. SUNN&THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 53 and 57 West 26tii Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES— violets, Carnations and Rotes . Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Conilgn- mente .Solicited. Telephone) 6864 Madison Square Uentlon the Florieta' Bichange when writing. Frank H. Traendlt Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Vrholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWKR EXCHANGE Telephone.! 798 and 799 MADISON BaCARE Consignments Solicited Mention the Florlsti' Bxchame whea writing. JOHN YOUNG 'WKoIesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4463-4464 MADISON SQUARE Uentlon the Flortof ' Bxchanjc when writing. THOMASYOUNG Wholesale Florbt 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. 4850 Madison Square c«DslgBiBciiis 01 ciolce Flowers soilcllcl Ueatlos die Ilerllts' Biehange when writing. 722 The Piorists' Exchangfe The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "'^""r„"^in*:tVsrr"'^"-- S-weet Peas, Gardenias, also clioice Paeonies and otiier out door flo-wers. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Piiiladelpliia MentloQ The FlorlstB' Eichaiure when wrltlog. SAMUEL S. PEMNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia CHOICE PAEONIES IN QUANTITY FOR Decoration Day. klentloD Hie Florists' EJzchaose when wrltloK. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. paeonies, fancy roses, fancy 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURG, PA. CARNATIONS, AND NOVELTIES PITTSBURG, PA. Mpntlon lliP PlorlBtR' Bxchnnirp when WTltlDe. Beauties, Centaureas, Bronze Galax, $6.50 per case THE lEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET, PHIIADEIPHIA, PA. Mention "Hie Florists* Exehnnee when wiitlnar. -W"ILI3 SXk£IXj.^2: JL.lSriD E.A.STER LILIES Prompt KeportB" Business boars : 7 A. M. to 8 P. M WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORIST 1221 FILBERT ST., PHILA., FA j THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.50. SEND FOR A COPY A. T. DB 1.4. MARB PtK* & Pub. Co. Ltd., a Duane St., N.V. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADtLPHIA Bet. Slarket and C'hestnnt Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. RIeiitlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine street, ST. LOUIS. MO Mention The Florists' Etecbange when writing. HOITON & HUNKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Maiuitaotuivrs ot WIKE IIESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Main 874. T, O. Bos 103 Mention The Flortoti' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Plowers-Per 100 Boston Buffalo May 2'.i. 1906 'jlay 31, 1906 20.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to .75 to to to 6.00 to to 8.00 to to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to to 10.00 to to to to .35 to to to to 26.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 S.OO 6.00 4 00 2.00 10.00 15.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.60 50.00 8.00 ioiob 10.00 4.00 I to 25.00 . to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... . to .... . to ... to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... . to .... . to .... . to ... . to ... . to .... . to .... to,.. . to .... . to ... . to ... .to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... .to ... . to ... to 12.00 I to 12.00 . to ... . to ... .to .. . to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... . to ... I to . to ... . to ... . to ... Dotroit May 20. 1906 to to to to 4.00 to . ..to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 1.50 to to to to to to to to 25.00 to 20.00 to to to to 8.00 to to. 3.00 to to . to . to . to . to . to . to . to . to. to . to . 10.00 12.00 50.00 1.50 2.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 Cincinnati May 28. 1906 Balllmoro May 7, 1906 . to 25.00 . to 20.00 I to 10.00 .to 5.001 4.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 l.OO 1.00 1.00 1.00 200 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 .50 i.m 1.50 1..50 1.,'iO 3.00 300 3.00 3.00 l.OOi 12.50 2.00 15.00 . to 50.00 . to 35.00 .to 10.00 .to .to. .to .to. I to .to. .to. to 20.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to to 7.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.0O to to to 3.00 to to to 1 60 to 1.60 t« 1.50 to 1.50 to to . to .to .to .to .to NAMES AND VARIETIES BEAUTY, fancy— special . extra sno' y) BRIDE, 'MAID, No. 1. (.'nils and ordinary. U) 4 IKi o fancy-special extra. No. 1, No. 2. D: golden GATE K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY METEOR PERLE ORCHIDS-Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colors... White Pink . Red -. Yellow and var... White - Pink Red Yellow and var . 1.50 4.00 to 20.00 .to . to .to I to .75 .to . to . to 25.00 to 25.00 to 6.00 to to to 10.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to 20.00 to to to 2.00 to .50 to to to to ^ standard 2 Varlellas I- < 2 Fancy < Varieties O I, Novelties ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten . ... " Sprengeri, bunches. CALLAS DAISIES GLADIOLUS LILIES, Harrisii " LutiK'iflorum LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ordinary " fancy PEONIES SMILAX VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy NARCISSUS _ SWEET PEAS Mllwaukaa May 27. 1906 15.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.U0 to 6.00 . to 6.00 . to 4.00 . to 3.00 .to to 8.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to to .to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 3.00 . to 4.00 .to .to PhM'dolpliia May'ie, 1906 15.00 10.00 6.00 1.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to S.OO to 4.00 to 10.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 .00 20.00 20.00 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.60 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00i 2.00 to 4.001 2.00 to I to 1.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to 12.50 to .75 to to 15.00 to to 200 to I 2.00 to to to 25.00 to 1.00 2.00 2.00 to 12.00 to . to . to 50.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 S.OO to. .to to. . to .to. .to. 1.00 8.00 2.00 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to .60.00 to ,60.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to 12.00 to 4.00 2.00 Pittsburg May 30, 1906 15.00 to to to to to 20.00 to . to .to I to 1.00 . to to . to 25.00 to 15.00 to S.OO to 2.00 to to 6.00 to to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 4.00 to to l.OO to to to to to 3.00 tn 3.00 to 3.00 to to 3.00 to 1.00 to 30.00 to 2.00 to S.OO to 1.00 to 8.00 to S.OO to to 2.00 to l.OO to to 4.00 to 20.00 to to to to .50 to to ....... to to 30.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 12.00 6.00 2.00 2..60 2.50 2..60 2..60 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.25 50.00 3.00 St. Louis May 28, 1906 16.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 to 20.00 to 12.60 to 8.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 2.6.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 2,00 6.m 8.00 10.00 8.00 2.50 12.00 12.00 400 2.00 6.0O 26.00 1.60 1.60 l.,60 I. .60 1..60 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 to .50.00 to .50.00 to 10.00 .to . to .to to I to 4.00 to . to I to 6.00 . to 15.00 . to .to . to i to .50 .to . to .to Asparagus Pluniosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties NA/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Cariiots Orchids Valley Carnation Can furrilsh at Bhort notice. Price according to qnality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and ( PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wbolesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET High Grade Cut Flowers Open EvenlDgs nntil 8. Uentlon The Ploriata' Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists ity No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Ker«tone *PhoDr« Ueotion The Florists' Elxchange when writing. Headqnarters in Western liew York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Spason- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DCALCR IN FLOPHBTB' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 ElllcoM St. BUFFLAO, N. Y. GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Ifentloa The flerlBta' BxcbanKe whea wrltlHS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POlMIl Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 150,000 PANSIESI SUPERB STRAIN READY NOW Flue lar;{:e Fall trans planted Pan- Isles, li) 1x1(1 and bloom. A triall I order will convince you that theael fare the best you ever handled. I |$l.25per 100; $10.00 per I000| I Geraniums, in variety from 3j in. pots 1 $H..SO utT 100. I Salvia, from 8i in. pots. $5,00 per 100. 1 Oash with order I LEONARD COUSINS. Jr. Concord Junction, Mass. Uentlon The Florlsta' Bichange when writing. i=-c3x:<:si — c:i>N/'e:^ (DIGITALIS) 100 Special Mixed, one year old. flower this sfasiii! -- $6.00 Canterbury Bells, one year old 6.00 Antirrhinum, tall. 'I in., mixed 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 3 in 4.00 Marigold, tall ami dwarf African. 2m 2.00 T. W. A. SMITH. BIDDEFORD. ME. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. F=» .Aw rvi ^ I e: ^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowerine fancy colors. Good strong plants for cold frames $4.00 per 1000 by express ; 60 cte. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants in bud and bloom $1.00 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per ounce. Oash with order E. B. JENHIN6S, ^"t^it"^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest PaneleB. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTS- EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within lOOO miles on Saturday of each week. In order to effect this even distribution, which makes for the benefit of our advertis- ers, it Is necessary that all ad- vertising copy for current Issue should reach us bv 12 noon, on Wednesday. UeotloD Tbe Florlats* Exchange wbeD wrlUiic. June 2, 1900 The Rlorists' Exchange 723 ciSw E. F. WINTERSON CO. "rr 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. M^holesale Cut Flo^vers and Florists' iStipplies. Shipping Orders Our iSpecialty-. l>o you reoeivo our Wfukly Cut Fluwcr Price List? IF NOT WKITK US. The Leading Florists' Supply House of tHe IVest. Supply (.'utuloi^uo mailed on request. We cairy the Liir^est Stuck of Florists' SupplioKin the West Mention The Florists' Exchapge when writing. Be your own Commission Man FLOWER eROWfeS' MIRKET ■furnishes the facilities See PERCY JONES, Mgr. eOWabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. J. B. DEANUD CO. Wliolesale Cut Flowers SI Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO ConslKnmentB Solicited WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLO"WErRS All telegraph and telephoup orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us your Orders (or delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. Florists, St. Paul, Minn. Mputli>n The Florlsls" Exrhange when writing. New York. News Notes. Tho Icg-islative committee of the New Toik Florists' Club havt- communicated witli the United States Express Company with a view to ob- taining a hearing relative to the ad- vance in rates recently put in force by the company, and affecting chiefly the New Jersey rose growers. The express company refused to see the commit- tee, or to treat with them in any way. as representatives of the New Ytak Florists' Club, informing them thai the matter was one that C(»ncernit] only the company and the individual consignors, and that if any individual had any grievance regarding the rates in force, the company would be will- ing at any time to take up the matter with him. and give it consideration. The outing eommittee of the New York Florists' Club have distributed display sign cards, drawing attention to the fact that the annual outing will take place on Monday. July 2, and will be held at Witzel's Point Grove, the journey being made by the steamer Isabel. The usual program of athletic sports and a good dinner will be pro- vided. The Summer show of the Horticul- tural Society of New York will be held in the Museum liuilding at the Botan- ical Garden, Bronx Park, on Wednes- day and Thursday. June 13 and 14. Governor Higgins has signed the bill of Assemblyman Shanahan, relative to the establishment of a botanic garden and arboretuin on lands set apart for that purpose in Prospect Park. Brook- lyn. The bill i»rovides that whenever the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sci- ences shall have raised or secured liy private subscription the sum of $50,- 000 within one year of the passage of this act, the New York Board of Esti- mate and Apportionment on the re- commendation of the Board of Coin- niissioners of Public Parks, may en- ter into an agreement with the Brook- lyn Institute for the establishing and maintaining of a botanic garden and arboretum. The florist store of Foster Brothers. iri()4 Fulton street, Brooklyn, was en- tered by burglars last Friday night, and about $10 in cash stolm from the CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents lor ZISKA'S "Up lo Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. GEO. REIINBERG K:Jtf Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We Will tafiie «~are of yonr orileri at reasonable pricei. Prompt Attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CtllCAGO, ILL. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CitA$.W.McHELLAe Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QREENS 51 Waba»h4ve., Chicago IfeotloD The Florlata' Excnange when writing. JOHN BREITMEYER S SONS COR. MIAMI AND GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. E. G. HILL Ca 'Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Mention The Flnrlsts' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cnt Flowers, Chicago, May 30, 1906. l»rlces qnoted are bT the liniitlred atilesM otherwise note(fl^ American Beauty 36-inch stoma per doz. 30-lnch stems " 24-lnch stems " 20-lnch stems '* 18-lnch stems " 12-lnch stems " 8-lneh stomsandshorts " Bride' Maid, fancy special •• extra Ko. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Uncle John Liberty Richmond Kerserlns Perle Chatenay Orchids— Cattleyas 8MILAX lily of the valley Sweet Peah to to to to to to .50 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 ^o G.OO to +.00 to 4:00 to 4.00 to 4 00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 40.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to .50 to 4.00 3.00 2 50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 8 00 5.00 4.0O 2.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 S.i'O 6.00 8.00 50.00 16.00 4.00 1.00 STANDABD VABIKTIE8 CARI4ATIOK8 Inferior g^rades all colors ■ White 1 50 to Pink 1.50to Red 1.60 to Yellow & var 1.50 to *FANOY *) White .i:ifi'. The police are Inve.stigating the matter, but a.s vet have found no clew to the thieves. The partnership of Nicholas & Rejchard, rose grower.s, Madison, N. J., lias been dissolved by mutual con- sent. Mr. Reichard has leased the P. Connelly's greenhouses for a term of years. Bonnet & Blake, wholesale florists of 26 Boeriim place. i3i-ooklyn, will remove on tlie first of June to 106 Livingston street, where they will be pleasantly located opposite the City Hall, and cordially invite ail their friends to call and inspect their new premises. The next meeting- of the New Torlv Florists' Club, wbicb talces place in the club rooms, corner of Twenty- third street and J3ighth avenue, on June Jl, will be a Ladies' Night; and it is understood that the liouse com- mittee is malting great preparations for tlie event. There will also be an exhibition of peonies, and as this will probably be the last meeting before the Summer vacation, a large attend- ance is looked for. J. A. Manda is reglazing the green- liouses on his newly acquired prop- erty at Orange, N. J. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, III., has been spending a few days in the city. Chicago. News Notes. The occasion of J. H. Hale's visit to Chicago was taken advantage of by Messrs. Taft, Irish, Vaughan and other members of tlie National Coun- cil of Horticulture to tallc over in- formally the experimental work done by the Council's press bureau during the past ten weeks, and to arrange for presenting the same at the June meet- ings of the seedsinen and nurserymen. This was Mr. Hale's first meeting witli the committee and he expre.s.sed him- self as much pleased with the plan and scope of the work and what had al- ready been accomplished. A. Dietsch Company report an enormous business this .Spring, it be- ing by far the largest in the history of the concern. They have had many large orders, one being for 112.0(1(1 .square feet of short span glass to be devoted to vegct.able growing. This house has taisen out a number of pat- ents on greenhouse construction, the most recent being one granted Mr. Ickes on a metal strip to be used in connection with greenhouse gutters and plates to prevent the breakage of glass. Walter Snyder has severed his con- nection with P. Reinberg. where he has served as bookkeepei". The annual round-up of White's ('lass Advertising Company occurred al the Auditorium Hotel on Tuesday evening. May 22. Following a reception a banquet was served, where covers were laid for nearly six hundred and twenty-five guests, iiieluiling a good representation of the seed, poultry, bee and advertis- ing interests of the West. In .addition In orchestral music the following pro- ;,'iain was carried out: "Welcome," by tlie iiresidenl: toastmaster Hon. T. D. Hainnin. National Stockman and Farmer. Pittsburg, Pa.; "The Story of My Farmer l!oy," Hon. W. B. Otwell. Farmer. Carlinsville. 111.; "Tho Lay of the La-man." Herfecttng .arrange- ments f(n" the imi)rovement of west Chicago Parks including a new green- house in Garfield Park. The stociv of mildew produced in tills vicinity lately appears to have been a remarkably abundant one. ■ S. G. Haines, representing L. L. May & Company, St. Paul. Minn., w-as a recent visitor, and participated in the pleasures of the White's Class^ Advertising banfjuet and subsequent festivities. WM. K. WOOD. Boston. News Notes. The Gardeners and Florists' Club will hold a field day on June 19 at the estates of Larz Anderson and Mrs. Bi-andegee, Brookline. Visitors will meet at the former place at 3 p. IP., and return will be made to Bos- ton inliipe for the meeting in the evening whieli happens the same day. Peirce Brothers of Waltham had an extensive lot of spiraea wliicli sold well for Decoration Day. In fact, they handled moi-e of these flowers than possibly any other firm of grow- ers in this locality. Mrs. Agnes T., wife of Micliael H. Norton, died at her home in Dorches- ter on Saturday. Mr. Norton has the sympathy of his many friends in the trade in Ills great bereavement. Welch Brothers, report the largest business at Decoration Day in their experience of 2 9 years. A. H. Hews & Company, the flower pot manufacturers, have a Large force of men at work getting out and stor- ing the clay w'hicli it takers to keep their factories running during tlie year. Michael Grey, a llorist of Brockton. Mass., died suddenly May 28. H. M. Robinson & Company did a big Decoration Day business in hardy cut fern.s, shipping many orders to the West. George B. Anderson of Hyde Park had a fine lot of lilies wliich came in right for tlie trade this week. J. W. D. BVANSTON, ILL. — Plans are now under way for a two-story business block to be erected immediately north of the city Iiall on Sherman avenue for John Weiland. the florist. On the ground floor there will be one store which will be occupied by Mr. W'ei- land himself and another which will be put to some other commercial use. At the rear there will be a conserva- tory. 724 The Florists' Exchange NEW CROP r* 1 1 A V Bronze bALAX SPECIAL PRICE FOR MAY IN 10,000 LOTS ONLY $5.00 IMEiw I^A^^^ER FERIN$, $1.50 per 1000 CROP FANCY fERNS, 1.50 PCP 1000 They are the Finest and Larfi;est Ferns ever sold. Bouquet Green, $7.00 per 100 lbs. Bouquet Green Wreaths and Laurel Wreaths, all sizes and jirices. Laurel Festooning, extra fine and full. 4o, ftc and Gc per yard, and made fresh daily frnni the urmds. Semi fur sample of our Laurel Wreaths for Memorial Day use. $2.00 per dozen. Bronze and Green Galax, V-V per 1000. Diseonnt on larere orders. Send Ls Your Order* for Memorial Day Now and you will Get the best to be had and at rock-bottom prices. Satisfaction gnaranteed. No matter liow laree or small the order it will be lilled promptly and with the best and freshest stoek ritrht from the woods. Telegraph or telephone orders will receive immediate attention. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, ftlASS. Long Distance Telephone Connection. ....TELL US YOUR WANTS. WE WILL DO THE REST.... Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. M entloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. CROP DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $2.00 per 100 Hardv Cut Dagger and Fancy Ferns $2.00 P't 1.000 ; Brilliant Bronzed, and Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000, lots of 10,000 $7.50. Bouquet Green, $7.00 per 100 lbs. ; Boxwood 200. per lb. ; Leucothoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100; Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. : Laurel Festooning, godd and full. 5c. and 6e. per yd. ; Laurel Wreaths, $:^00 per i\07.. : Branch Laurel, ^Oc. per bunch. Headquarters for all Florists* Supplies, such as Wire Designs. Cut Wire, Letters of all kinds. Immortelles, Cycas Leaves. Milkweeds, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons. Boxes— t'oldine. Blue CorruRated, etc. Sarata, a fine substitute for Smilax, for nnw and -liuie decorations. To avoid disappointment place your orders now. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. L. D. Telephone. Main 2618. 8 & I I PROVINCE ST., BOSTON MASS. Mention The rKiri.-.ts' Kxeluipge when writing. FKNCY • FeRNS $2.00 per 1 000. Discount on larger orders. GALAX, per looo, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager.'. 33 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Eiichange when writing. |0»5IG BR0TI1ER5 • • mZ ►L^nMfi^i^-*^ ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furntahed to the Jobbing Trade onty^ 497 West Broadway, new YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I YRATA so'ib^'-etrso irs a winner E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. , Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REED ^ KELLER tniporterg and Uanatacturers of 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK, Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Oaldwell'e, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Bmilax. Mpntlon Th« FTftrtiif ' Bxdiangi* wbea writing. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6.2S MANnrACTPREW BY W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists' Exchange wlien writing. Get Our* Prices on Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire lOOB BROTHERS, M;inuf;iiturers nf thr Model Plant Supports (in- carnations, Dahlias, Golden Glow, Peonies, Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 226North 9th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mentitin The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg. News Notes. The past few weeks' trade was about fair, with plenty of stock on hand. Funeral work consumed most of the stock. Outdoor flowers are much in evidence, peonies, iris, tulips, lilacs, and many other sorts are yet to be had. Peonies bring $1 per dozen; for Decoration Day better prices will be obtained. Plant trade is booming, good stock selling readily at fine prices. The seed trade is still very active. The weather is acting badly, a light frost came the night of the 28 th. but no damage was heard of. E. C. Ludwig, the Allegheny Mar- ket florist, had a nice order for a golden wedding celebration last week in which yellow daisies and tulips were the main flowers used. The Knights Templar conclave last week was a great affair and brought many strangers to town. The decora- tions were grand, and the electric light display at night was very attrac- tive. The grand ball of the Knights was of some help to the florists; a good many flowers were worn, other- wise not a great deal was expected. B. L. Elliott, who a year ago went to California with his wife, is back again and will likely stay here for some time. On his way he stopped at San Francisco and says the ruin in the business section is terrible; everytliing burned out. Mr. Elliott made his home in Los Angeles and liked the country very much. Tuesday. June 5, is the date of the next florists' club meeting and a grand display of outdoor blooms will be made. Peonies will be exhibited in numbers; several large firms have proinised to make a good show. Sev- eral other matters of importance will likely come up tor discussion as the July meeting will likely be omitted on account of the annual picnic and the S. A. F. meeting at Dayton, Ohio, for which some arrangements should be made in good time. Every member having anything to exhibit in outdoor or otlier flowers should help to make the show a success. E. C. RBINEMAN. Washington, D. C. The Agricultural Appropriation Bill. The Agricultural Appropriation Bill was reported to the Senate last week. It carries $7,715,000, an in- crease of $223,560 over the amount carried by the bill as it passed the House. The principal items of in- crease were $51,800 for the Bureau of Plant Industry, and $32,400 for ex- periment stations. On the subject of free seeds the re- port says: "It may be stated that a decided majority of the committee ex- pressed themselves informally as op- posed to the distribution of common seeds, as authorized by law for many years, but deemed it inadvisable at this se.ssion to recommend a change be- lieving that such could not now secure the desired result, but trust at the next session a liberal appropriation for the distribution of rare and valu- able seeds may take the place of the present very objectionable system." An appropriation of $15,000 is made to establish at points of export, to be designated by the Secretary of Agri- culture, laboratories for the purpose of examining seeds and grains and fixing definite grades. News Notes. On May 24 the President entertained .a large company at din- ner in the State dining room at the White House. Pink and white peo- nies, of which there are an abundance in the President's colonial garden, furni.shed the decorations. The Masonic May festival which closed Saturday night. May 26, was a decided success from start to finish. The flower booth, presided over by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Gude, steadily maintained its record as a money- making institution to the last, many bouquets and bouttonieres were dis- posed of. F. H. Kramer is handling some fine gladioli nf the fancy varieties; he has also large quantities of that bright red one. Brenchleyensis. Business is brisk in both cut flowers and plants for Decoration Day. There is a heavy supply of wild flowers on the marl^et, which are bringing good prices. JOS. R. GAUGES. THE FIRST Hartman Stockade Woven Wire Fence Ev^■^ built -WHS erected 17 years ago and is still in use as durable and str->ng as when first put up The Hartman is a perft'ctly woven wire fence that is strong enough to keep in the maddest bull and fine onough to keep oiit the chickens. It is made of the best quality galvanized steel wire and con- tains much more material til an fences more cheap- ly constructed. That's why it lasts so long. If your dealer doesn't handle it, write for cataloguo and prices. Address GLEN MFG. CO., 122 Mill St.. EMwood City, Pa. Also Mfrs. Ilurtmnn Steel Picket Fenctv Hart- man Fle-\lblc Wire Mut.H and iiilen Steel Mat. Mention The Florists' ExchaLge when writing. N.LECAKES&CO. 53 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1314 Madison Square Stands at Ont Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. SPEOiAiiTiEs: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuco- thoe Sprays, Holly. Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Mention the FlorlatJ' Bichange when wrttlng. FERNS $1.00 per l,000 Special for Easter a'ic. in lots of 10,000 or over. dagger ferns. Strictly Guaranteed A No. 1 A. L. FORTUNES, 431 STATE ST. Ne'w Havei:i( Coi\k\* ifpntinn The Florliti' Bxcbange wb^n writing. 1 ^ '-^ ■■ ■■■ v -\ IT CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4 \ / k FREE HOSE trial. We send our "Florist" hose on 60 days' trial ; If not satisfactory return and we pay charges both ways. Wrought iron pipe lasts longer than steel. Get our prices on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Send for Free catalogue " Kay " Boil- ers. Ventilating apparatus, Tools, Valves and Fit- tings. WILLIAM H. KAY COMPANY, 244 Fulton Street, New York City. Mention The Floriaf ' Hrchapge when writing. THE APRIL NUMBER of our List is out. We can now devote all our attention to making collections This is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 50 Fine Street. New York City. 6B0V IQOSHHOOIDS If you do not know how, procure that simple but complete and practical book called "How to Grow Mushrooms." The price is ten cents and It can be secured from this office Special rates will be made to the trade who wish to supply their customers. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 2 Duane St., New York ^une 2, 190« ^TheJPloH-sts' Exchange 725 v-CJr^ YOUR JUNE ORDER We are ready to fill your j-i order for t ^ Syracuse Red Pots ^ Your plants grow more ' thrifty in these lit:hl. por on8 well-made pota. Prop erly packed — road y packed crates, Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse, N. Y. MeotloD The Florists' Exchange when writing STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in email crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2 in. pots ill crate.84.88 1600 2« " 6.26 1600 2>« •• '* 6.00 1000 8 " 6 00 80O8H " 6.80 5004 " 4.60 820 6 4.61 1«6 3.16 Price per crate 120 7 in. potB in crate8,^.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, 88.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 12 12 14 4.8C 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot f 'ylindera for Cut Flowt-rs, Hanging Raskete, Lawn ^''"""* "■'■■ Ten per cent, ofi for cash with order. Vases, I Hilfinger Bros., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August BolLcr A: 8on8,AgtB.,81 Barclay 8t.,N.Y.CUy Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. IHE BEST Bus[ Killer and Bloom Saver. For PROOF Write to P.R.PALETHORPECO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention The Florlato* Bxchange when writing. SWITCH OFF ff'p^i lish-oil and to- bacco prothu'ls on your plants — iisf Lemon Oil Insecticide the great odorless destroyer of Scale, Mealy Bug, Green FJy, Mildew, etc. on Orchids, Palms, Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc. being Safe, Clean, and Cheap. Ad'l :;oto fid jiarts Avatcr Aisothe best Flea K(ller,Wash and Mange Cure for Dogs and Cats as it is r"'isnii)fss. If vour dealer will n.-t siipplv von write WEATHERBY BROS., Baltimore, Md., for full iiifoniiation. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE .PLANTS.USEDrOREUMICATION 'ORSPRAYIMC.INDOORSOBOUT. 200 POUNDS TOBACCO iN BW UNI NIKOTEN NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis. Mo. n..iMj- lixcii:.! wlieii writing. Uentlon TTie Florlsta' BxchaDge wheo wrlUng. San Francisco. The effect of the disaster, while yet a factor In the money market of our country, is less acute as such, as it is seen by everybody that this city will have more money for repairing her enormous losses than she really needs, and. in fact, that some of the many millions sent here just after the fire will be re-.shipped to New York. But this is a temporary reflux and the flow this way will be resumed with the repayment ot insurance losses by Eastern and foreign com- panies. According to most recent figures some $33,500,000 has been sent out here from New Tork and other points, and of this over $20,- 000,000 has been uncalled for. Our local bankers say that we have no pressing use for all this money at present and that it will accordingly drift back whence it came. It may be said in this connection that now since people are checking at will on their bank accounts, our bankers re- port more money in circulation here than before the Are. In normal times, according to one prominent banker, the San Francisco banks held a re- serve of about $40,000,000 in gold in their vaults, but lately this reserve has been standing at $60,000,000, which is more gold than retiuisite at present. When the $150,000,000 or so of insurance money flows in here, as it will henceforth in varying amounts from time to time as the flre loss claims are adjusted, and the $100,000,000 New Tork syndicate or corporation begins its operations, San Francisco will have such flush times that even the days of '49 will prob- ably be eclipsed. In a tour made this week through the southwestern section of San Fran- cifsco county, and the northwestern section ot San Mateo county, as far as San Mateo, its shire town, I found on every hand evidences of the di.s- astrous earthquake in broken stone and brick dwellings and business houses, and in a lesser number of shattered frame buildings, but repair worit was proceeding all along the line. These sections of territory are very largely occupied by floricultur- ists, plantsmen and vegetable grow- ers, all of whom Impressed me as being a very modest class of our fel- low citizens, and for this reason, so many inquiries I had sent out for information concerning damages sus- tained by the monster shake-up the composite of their responses amount- ed to nothing to speak of, yet I found in the aggregate, and each was con- cerned more or less, hundreds of dol- lars' worth of damage in broken pipes, crockery, glass and caved in furnaces. With the evidence before them of total ruin to thousands of their patrons they deemed it "not worth while" to mention "these little personal matters," and in not a few instances turned their thought away from this to the re-assuring opinions of two capable scientific authorities, that nothing like the April 18 shock will occur again. These two authori- ties are Dr. F. Omori, professor of seismology at the Imperial University of Tokio, whose reputation as a seis- mologist is such that his seismometer CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders taken now. Send exact dimension of bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us ligure then what we can furnish you the bench at. A ce- ment bench lasts a life time, constructed so that it can be moved at anytime and anywhere. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. WflOLESALE FLORIST, 5S3.3S7 ElliCOll SI. . BUFFALO. N. V. UentloD The Florlsti' Bxcbance wben wrltlnjz The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Uaplex Gutter, over six miles in una and hinhly recommended ; the only drip proof mitterin the market. The Htaudard Ketnrn Rl*>am Trap has no equal for Bliuplifity or its workingB. C'atalok'ue free. L UIPPARD. Voangstowit. 0. Mpnfinn Thp Floiint.' EKcb.Qge wben wrUlng. Greeohouse VAlVtS and FITTINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. .Y Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. is in use in tlie Weather Bureau office in Washington, and Dr. John G. Brau- ner, professor of geology at Stanford University. While differing as to their conceptions of the cause of the earthquake, these scientists, who have been here investigating and making deductions for ten days, publicly stat- ed a few days ago without qualifica- tion that there will not be another destructive earthquake shock in Cali- fornia in the next hundred years. On returning fi'om this run-a-bout trip I found at Burlingame at P. H. Meyer's Glenwood Nursery, and at McLellan's, that with their shattered pottery ware they were also throwing away considerable quantities of pas- sably good old stock and substituting new, and at Farrari Brother's gar- dens, Ocean View, they had more than an average share of pipe repair work to do. On entering the city at the southern point of the burned di.s- trict. Twenty-second street and Mis- sion, T found J. H, Baker's flower store repaired and open for business, and Tlie Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET. PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NiKOTEBN Aphis PUNK) lientlon The FlorUts* Blxchange when wrltlog. Pulverized Sheep Manure . % B;ig, Ton,_or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists* Blzchaoge wheD writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc> GLASS We have for sale a lot of 16 x IS glass, A. and B. S. S. at a low price. A. DIETSCH CO. 6i5 Sheffield Ave., Chicago III. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. "WEBER (Si. CO. 10 Desbro&ses St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. For Greeuhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates Ireely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 14 & 16 Wooster Street, NEW YORK Uentlon Hie Florists' Bxcbang* when writing. '««»^*»»»»»**»»--"--******"" Holds Class Firmly See the Point M^ PEERLESS filftzlnir Points »e thebest. No rights or lefts. Boi of 1,000 puiuM 75cla. poitpBtd. QENRY A. DREER, 714 Cbratnat St., Phil*., Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A STIC A ^fcenljouselilaziri^ USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. tTSFuWonSt., NEW VORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. the upper floors of the building:, his dwelling, being rebuilt. And in the Western Addition, the much shaken but unburned section. John Anderson has re-established his flower store at Haight and Fillmore streets. ALVIN. 726 The Florists' Bxchange AND Corrugated Fire Box. SOME HAVE SAID our boilers "took up more room" (which they don't ). But suppose they did — whicli is more important — a Httle more room at the start and more coal saved in the end — or less room at the start and nothing saved in the end? The Hitchings really saves at both ends. HITCHIINGS Sz COMPANV Greenhouse Designers and Builders IVIanufaiitut-ei-s of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus II70 BROADWAY : : IVEW VORK Improved Sectional. H»ntlon The Florists* RzctianKf> wben vrritlnc. ■I — I- tP STRIKE STRIKE STRIKE My lieatiiiff men are not ont on strike. Why ? Simply because 1 s'""""*! tiieir demands I'or increase in wages at once. I am well aware ol'llie fact tiiat to set the best results you must have the best mechanics obtainable. That is the reason I am con- stantly in receipt of such letters as this : Madison. N. J.. April 2;nh, I'.iOC. Mr. Wni. H. Lutton. Dear Sir: — Enclosed please find check in payment in full of heatinff contract formy No. 4 rose house. Everything is perfectly satisfactory, and I am much pleased with your work as well as your promptness. Yours very truly, A, P. SMITH. Let me figure on that heating or repair work. It will be to your interest. Everything in HEATING, BOILER SUPPLIES, GRATES, SMOKE BOXES, EIRE DOORS, Etc. ^ William H. Lutton, West Side Ave. Station, Jersey City, N. J. M.'iitidu The Kli.iisis' Kxcliiiii^'.' wlit-ri wiitinsr. ^ St. Louis. News Notes. A. Dietsch, head of the well- known firm of A. Dietsch & Company. Chicago, spent a clay here visiting some of our leading growers. Mr. Dietsch was on his way home from a trip through Mis.«ouri, and reports iiuite a lot of building going on this Spring among the florists in the sec- tions he visited. Henry Emmons, Belleville, made a friendly call last week. He reports that he has all his planting out done, and has plenty of water from his well. Other Belleville florists are not so for- tunate as Mr. Emmons; they having hardly done any planting out owing to the very dry condition of the soil. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, presi- dent of the local club, was also a caller the past week. In speaking of club affairs. Mr. Ammann has hopes of a large attendance at the meeting which will take v>lace June 14, as by that tiine the planting season will be over with the growers, and the store men not so bu.sy. Frank J. Weber, of H. J. Weber & Sons, nurserymen, is working hard for a good-sized delegation from here to attend the nurserymen's convention at Dallas this month. As most of the delegates from the East will pass through St. Louis, it will fall upon Frank to see them safely on their journey. Harry Ellison is now with the Elli- son Floral Compan>\ He was married recentl.v, and will be ciuite a help to the company. The old houses of A. Jablonsky at Wellston are for sale, as all stock will be moved to the new place at Central, where he has a tine plant in operation. The bowling season will come to an end next week. The florists are in a good position. They lo.st all their games to the Kerns the past week. Kuehn was in fine form and rolled high man; Ellison came in second, and he was followed by Schrefer, Lohrenz and Beneke. ST. PATRICK. Toledo, O. News Items. Geranium and canna beds are appearing more and more in front of our residences, and the florists are kept busy planting out. Hanging bas- kets filled with the unavoidable As- paragus Sprengeri; etc., are appearing on the porches, and the habit of beau- tifying one's own home is spreading over the city. Geraniums, cannas and bedding stock of like nature are mov- ing rapidly. Our park department is rushing its plantings, and large loads are taken daily from the park greenhouses to the breathing spots of the city. Mr. Ziems, the assistant superintendent, is kept busy from early morning. A mammoth greenhouse establish- ment for the growing of lettuce and cucumbers is to be erected by Searles Brothers, market gardeners on Dorr street. Their old plant consists of ten houses, each 34 x 260 feet and their new plant will almost cover 12 acres when fully completed; 2^/^ acres will be erected now, and are contracted to be in shape for business by October 1. The balance will be put up as soon as po.ssible thereafter. The heating plant will be 60 x 150; hot water will be used and the boilers will be on an even surface with the greenhouses. A pump able to discharge 750 gallons of water a minute will force the hot water through the greenhouses, and they plan to get the best heating sys- tem possible. Preparations are now making for the reception and entertainment of the seedsmen, who will hold their an- nual convention here the latter part of June. Will and Henry Philipps are on the cfunmittee to do the work. SCH. IjENOX. mass. — The Rose and Strawberry show of the Lenox Horti- cultural Society will be held June 26, 1906. WHAfS THE USE IN BUYING YOUR MATERIAL FROM DIFFERENT CONCERNS, CAUSING DELAYS, ETC. BUY FROM ONE FIRM WHO HANDLES EVERYTHING AND WHO PERSONALLY OVERSEES THE FILLING OF YOUR ORDER. WE DO NOTHING BUT GREENHOUSE WORK AND CARRY A LARGE STOCK OF EVERY- THING NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF GREENHOUSES. S. JACOBS & SONS, 1365-79 Flushing A«e., Mention The Florlsta' Eichapge when writing. BROOKLYN, N. Y. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for Get the Tbe!r^ Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. ifpntlim The Flnrists' Exciiiince when writlnp. JOHIVSTOIN HEATIING CO. grccnhouse: heating 1133 BB-OADW^AY, Cor. 26tK STREET, NE'W YOR.K lieDtloo The FlorlRts* ElxchaDge when wrttlDi;. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^i(^^p^ fi ■ ■ . »^ ... a . . ii'iiiiitB air to me sou. in- r "^ ^^ ^'^A iT'-aseB tho value. Arrea of swainvy laml rt'claimeti anil made fertile. 1 RnilNFlTllF" ]•'•"■''»«",'" "»"'"' V,""^'" TIIenieflH Lumber Co. LoCKJbAN0,O. Mention The Florists' Elxchange when writing. *Don t you wish to have lASTING HOUSES? You can have them by using our material ; any number of florist references you may wish to prove it. Write for Estimate and 8l(etches. La. Cypress & Wash. Red Cedar GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. GREENHOUSE HARDWARE AND POSTS. A. DIETSGH COMPANY, ^' VJ.c'ici^'"' liMDaoo Tbe PlorUiu' Bxidianre wbf>n wriutui. Sun DRIE.D Cypress IS The. BE.ST* WRITE- fOLLY MFG.Co, For FRE.E^CATALOqUL VE^NTILf^TlfiGf /^FP/^RfiTUS, HOT'&£.D S^SH- If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders to us and don't be in trouble. We wiii handle any order in the time agreed. Try us fOlEY MANUfACTURING COMPANY 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago GEO. M. GABLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1S98. Bend for Catalocne. Garland's Outtere will beep inow and Ice off your glasB and prevent breakage. A sample of thl8 gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Uentloo Hie FlorlBts' Elzcbange when writing. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address* Box 789, New York Citx. Uentloi Tlie Floiista' Bxcbangt wheo wrttlnx. THE GREENHOUSE COMPANY 222-228 Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J. Greenhouse De§ig:ner8, Builders and Beating Engineers ^ ^ 4* MentloD The Florist^* B»ehang» when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH (1TTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLLK, CAoKlY & CO. jEimiNGs'siMMi 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. UentloD Tlia FlorlBts' Bxchaose when writing. ■nro roa OIBOtII.lU 728 The Plorists' Exchange June 2, 1906 UentloD The Florists* Exdntuge wbeu writing. KVHOLESALE TRADE LIST AB ITTI LON S A VlTZll. 3 in. pots. 76o. per doz. ; «&.iiuper 100: ? Id nr>tB. fOc. per doz.. $3. 00 per loo, AI.TEltNANTHERAS, 4 vaileties, 2H lu pots, 42, <0 i't*r 100. A)SPAK.4^Ul!S PLUMO;l'S, 2ii In. pots, 60o. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100. AsHAKAuUS sfK£NtilSKII, 2)i In. poU, »2 00 per 101. BOUVAKDIAS, pink and white, 2 In. pots, 6fc. per doz ; $3 oo per IOip. BOUVABKI V UUIIIBOi:.DTII,2in.pots,60c. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100. CLKAIATIS, large fld. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per doz. CLEMATIS MONTANA, strong plants, 4in. pots. #1.60 per doz. CLKMATIiS MONTANA GFANDIF1.0RA, 4 in. pots $2.00 per doz. CLKSIATIS PANlCULATA, 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in, pots, 75c. per doz.; $6.00 per lOO. C01.E1 S,l" variety. 2 in. pots, $2.00 p*r 100. C<»LKUS VKR>CHA|fJfELTII and UOl,- DEN BEUDKK, 2!^ In. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. DBAO-ESA INDIVISA, 4>< in. pots, $2.00 per doz. ECHEVERIA GLAUCA, strong plants, $6.C0 per 100. FOKGET-ME-NOTS and PANSIES, $2.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, iHalleana), 4 in. pots, $1 60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strong, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1 60 per doz; $10.00 per 100. IVY, Hardy English, 4 in. pots, f 1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 HONEYSUCKLE, coral, strons, 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz. ; $5.00 per lou MKSEMBRYANTHEMUM, cordlf. var. 2 in. pots. 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. MYO.SOTIS PALl'sTBlS, Summer flowerinK Forget-Me-Not, from open ground, *6. 00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDERS, 2H in. pots, 60c. per doz . : $3 00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDBRjE, new hybrids, $1.00 per doz. PASSIPLOKA COERULEA, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz. PASSIFLORA PFORDTII, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. SEEDLINGS, from flats, ASPARAGUS SPBFNGERII, HMILAX, NICO- TIANA SANDEK.T^.imACAENA INDI- VISA. CLEM-ATIS PANIC! L.\TA, $1.01^ perlOO. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU8 SEED- LINGS. $1.60 per lOO. SEMPERVIVUM. Hardy Houseleek, $3.00 per 100. SBNBCIO SOANDENS, 2ii In. pots, 60c, per doz. ; $3 00 per 100. SHASTA DAISIES, 2ii in. pots, 60c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. I •'Absotttlely S^Je and Reliable. Ask Your Friends." The Frost Proofing of Tanks is an art of itself. We have brought it to its preseiK perfection. W.E.CALDWELL CO LOUISVILLE KY. Manufacturers of TANKS for a'l purposes J Mention The Florists' Exchanee when writing. C. EI8ELE, &Ientlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Ilth A Roy Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Is EAR M(SQk|A«^HAN P-INCI UP 79 32 FEETOR LONGER. GITEENHOUSl AHD OTftER BUILGTHe MfTERIAt, MEN FURkjfSHEO TO SUPERINTEND Efl^XDN WHEN DDS^D. Ihe^T' S+eari^^ lym UentloD Tbe FIortBta* Excbanm wb*>n wr*'*«^ ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Asaure yourself of HONEST COHPETI riON figures by obtaining an estimate from me on an IRON FRAflE or SASH BAR greenhouse. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) NEW YORK OFFICE, 1133 BROADWAY, ■ FACTORY, 7ers;*c!'.?,"N*" Mention The Florists' E^xcbange when writing. "The test of years is the real test." Scollay Boilers ARE BEST See our ;ulvf rtiseraent in next issue. Catalo«rues sent on application. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Ueutlon Tbe Telephones 1492-1493 Main. U. G. SCOLLAY, Manager. Florlati' Bichange when wrltlnf. QGGGfiGQQQGGflfiQQ G ,V^ f :>^ a G a G G G s Lord & Burntiam Go. Q f-<*n^;;^: IT'S AS GOOD AS GOOD INSURANCE One of our Iron Frame Houses — an insurance against repair costs — that yearly drag that pulls so on the owners of the wooden houses. Then when you do have repair- ing to do — (some fifteen or twenty years from now) — its an easy proposition — it will be the wood only — the iron frame will stand there for half a century without a tap done to it. We believe in insurance against repairs — we believe in building on the half century plan. We believe you will believe it after you really go into this iron frame matter iu earnest. Send for iron frame folder. a G G G G G G G C 1 Greenhouse Designers and Mar>ufacturers. r. 1133 Broadway, corner 26th St., new york. [_j BOSTON BRANCH, 819 Tremont Buildlnii. a 8_QJG a G G_G_8 G G G GG A. HERRMANN manufacturer of pioral [^gtal DcslgnS IMPORTER AND DEALER IN ELORISTS' SUPPLIES 3 FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''I'il^tAf^r NEW YORK ;r OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St. k WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE it.j!CJ:C^:LJ«.^4.^t.^iLJ«^M.^:LM.Jit,^.j!C^.J«>J!tV!C^!t>J«.M.J«^ meFionsisiiDppliilloiisiiollliniinca JUNE WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS. Are gou pre|)ared to fill all orders |>rom|)tly ? If not we can assist you. BASKETS, try our $5.00 or $10.00 special assortments. Our 20th Century Adjustable Plant Stands are sure sellers ; Vou will want them j order now. Little things count. Try our new Eern Fasteners on the bair fi" shat)e ; cost little and quantiti) is large. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. We are a 'straight shoot and aim to grotp into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. 23 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JUNE 9, J906 One Dollaf Pet Yea* Nephrolepis Piersoni == Elegantissima== (THE T4RRYT0WN FERN) Grand Stock: in all siz&s. Strong Plants 2]/^ inch pots, $12.00 per 100; S'A inch pots $25.00 per J 00; 6 inch 75c. and $1.00 each ; 8 inch, $2.00 and $3,00 each according to size ; 10 inch, $5.00 each We would call particular attention to the value of the 8-inch and JO inch pans, which are exceptionally good value. r. R. PIERdON CO., T4RRYTOWN-ON riLD^ON, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. PER HUNDRED E^^ $5.00 from 2 4 incH pots in thousand lots; $6.00 smaller lots. RICHMOND RILLARNEY = AN D BEAUTY SEND FOR SAMPLES. W.H. ELLIOTT, bRK^". t/Sughan'sSuIbs -9 a: OJ ITS <=> •^ Clj Si We have made forcing Bulb Stock a speciality for nearly 30 years. IVe ca(\ supixly T'OU ^vitK tKe Best Bulbs In ihe Marhel ....At Ihe LOWEST PRICES.... Delivered Promptli| at Ihe Right Time. We are now ready to ([uote prices on all Biilhs. Send your liat f"r pricing or write for our Import Bulb Price List. UIUIUM HARRISIK We are strictly headquarters for these, controlling some nf the dest biiibs in Bermuda. The packing and shipping will be supervised Iiy our own traveler. VaugHan's F'orcing Bult> Calendar* Or JULY— First Harrisii. Freesias. AUGUST— 10-15— Roman Hyacinths. AUGUST— 25— Paper White Narcissus. SEPTEMBER— 1—Lilium Candidum. SEPTEMBER — 15- Hyacinths. Tulips, and other Dutch Bulbs. OCTOBER— Full Supply of Lilies. NOVEMBER— 1.5— Spiraja. Lily of the Valley. DECEMBER— 1— New Crop of Tuberoses. EASTER 1907 MARCH 3IST ORDER EARLY IT HELPS US AND YOU 73 ft- 73 ^ PLANTS SUPPLIES \[aiL(iteni)Ge6tore SEEDS BULBS ,a CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. J — p* Greenhouses, Western Springs. III. MeptioD Tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. 14 Barclay Street, New YorK GLOIRE DE LORRAINE BEGONIA rTBKjHAT is brighter for Christmas than the pretty Begonia I y y I Gloire de Lorraine — ? How can you make money any & A fl faster than growing this delightful and attractive plant? I What plant that costs you J5c and that you can grow to maturity in six months or less can you sell at the end of that time for $t.00 to $1.50 and even more than the Begonia ' Gloire de Lorraine} Grand Stocky T'lants from 2% inch pots grown from the leaf and from "sucker"' cuttings — ready for delivery the end of this month and in July. Order notv and you will be dealing in "futures " that mean safe returns. Price $2.00 per n. $15.00 per tOO. $t 40. 00 per 1 000. 25 at 100 rate. 250 at 1000 rate. I sell Fall Bulbs, too — good ones. Catalogue now in course of preparation; it's free — or will make you special quotations upon application. Take ad- vantage of the /o per ease any size, $10.00 200 Bulbs in case, 7x9 ) 100 1000 Asparagus Pluinosiis Nanus Seedlings $1.25 $10.00 " Sprengerii Seedlings 1.25 10.00 Fern Seedlings from Flats, all sorts : Adiantum, Cyrtoniium, Pteris, etc 1.25 10.00 From 2]4 in. pots ; 3.00 25.00 Fancy Leaved Brazilian Caladiunis, to close out stock, A SNAP, per doz. $2.50 SEEDS Fresh Green House Grown 100 1000 Asparagus Pluniosiis Nanus Seed $0..50 $3.00 Asparagus Sprengerii Seed 0.15 .70 Fresh Primula, Cineraria, Calceolaria, Pansy, due by June 15th. Send for J^ our price list. \ Japan Bamboo Stakes, tor tying Lilies, Chrysanthemums, Boses, Dahlias, Toma- /< toes, etc., strong, durable, 6 ft. long. 100, $0.65 ; 500, $2.75 ; 1000, $5.00 ; 2000, $9.00. H. H. BERGER & CO ^ — -^ — -*-- — -^-— <^— -^- — -1. — .1.---:*- —:2. — -a^ 'ift'--i-*s^ 47 Barclay St., New York . UeDtloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLUS AMERICA "MAKES GOOD" All along wo have said that **Ainerica" ^vas THK variety for florists* use. Test in forcing; bench has proven our assertion. Has greatest future of any Gladiolus so far produced, Color ('qual to any orchid. Karlv as Shakespeare, JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. FLORAL PARK, N. Y., I). S. A. Mention The riorlsta' Exchange when writing. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PLANTS.... David HerDert & son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. UpDtloD the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. DAHLIA R00T8 About 1500 field roots. Countess of Lonsdale and others in good condition. Make me an offer for the same. CHAS. T. DARLING, SXONV nitOOK, I.. 1., N. V. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. iiantloB Hie FlorUta* Exchang* when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, nOLLAIMD Hardy Nursery Btock, such ae H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, ClematiBt Baz- as, Choice Evergreeus, Feonles, ete. Ask for Catalogue. UentloD The FlorlBti* Bxcbange when writing. Hoiiaoii Honieiy StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.SKD' Mpntlon The Florlats' R^rhnnee whpn writing. STORRS & HARRISON CO. NtRSERVmN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN SENT' EUR rATAr.OUUE PAIINBSVIl^LE, OHIO UentloD the Florists* Bxchange when writing. CANNAS and DAHLIAS Per 100 Coleus in variety $2..'j0 Alternanthera, red and yellow 3.00 Cannas 6.00 Caladiums, 5 inch pots 10.00 Geraniums, 3 inch pot.-^ 5.00 Per M Per 100 Per M $20.00 Dahlias, 100 varieties $3.00 Si'i.oo 25.00 (Not Ics.'^ than 5 of a kind at 100 rates.) I Phlox, :;(! varieties 3.00 25.00 I Roses, L' iiiih pots 3.00 25,00 I Baby Ramblers, 2i inch pots 5.00 THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SPECIAL OFFER SURPLUS BULBS Low Prices to Close Out Caladiutn Esculentum. 100 1000 4-5 inch „ .?1.00 * 9.00 Gladiolus. Augusta, the finest white for ilorists $2.00 $18.00 May, white, flalced crimson 1.50 12.00 Pink and Variegated - 1.00 0.00 Very Choicest Mixed 90 8.00 Send for our wholesale catalogue of seeds, and every requisite for the greenhouse and garden. Henry F. Michell Co. 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., Becond vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. BINGHAMPTON, N. ■ Y., — C. H. Putnam & Sons, have purchased a large interest in the seed business ot J. J. Bell, and about July 1 the stock will be moved from the pres- ent location on Dean street to the block now occupied ,by the dry goods store of C. M. Putnam & Son. BUFFALO. N. T. — The Whitney- Eckstein Seed Company's suit against the city was placed on trial May 24 in the Supreme Court, Justic'e Kene- fick presiding. The company's store on Perry street was damaged several months ago by water from a broken ma'n getting into the cellar. A ver- dict of no cause was reported. SEATTLE, WA.SH.— A. J. Pieters, botanist ot the bureau ot plant Intro- duction and distribution of the United States Department of Agriculture, who came to this city to look into the erection of an experimental station for the propagation ot bulbs, went to Woodland park and the grounds of the University of "Washington, where land has been offered for the experi- mental station, in case the soil is fitted for it. If erected the station will be used for from 10 to 15 years to grow bulbs, such as tulips and nar- cissus, which are now largely im- ported from Holland. IRISH POTATO DISEASES are treated on in Bulletin 108 ot the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, College Park, Md. After considering suitability for desired use in earliness, productiveness and qual- ity, the variety planted should be se- lected for resistance to drought, dis- ease, insects, etc. Partly rotten pota- toes or those showing any imperfec- tions, indicating lack of vitality, should never be planted. The weak- ening' of the seed by too early sprouting has to be carefully guarded against, and may be done by careful storing or by the use of northern seed. The cut seed may be injured by drying out, or heating, if kept more than ten days before planting. The partly dried pieces withstand rot better if planted In wet soil. SOME DISEASES OF BEANS Is • the title of Bulletin 239 of the Cor- nell University Agricultural Experi- ment Station, Ithaca, N. Y. Anthrac- nose, blight, and rust £.re described and Illustrated, and remedies sug- gested. Several spraying machines are also recommended. SOUTHERN FLORAL COMPANY TO BE INCORPORATED. — The Southern Floral Company was grant- ed a charter of Incorporation May 2 4, 1906, "to grow bulbs, plants, shrubs, and trees of all kinds. To buy, sell, "r in any manner deal In any and all kinds ot seeds, bulbs, plants, or nur- sery stock of every description what- soever, and to buy and sell tools, fer- tilizers and anything whatsoever used in connection with the growing of plant.s, fruits or nursery stock. To fstablLsh agencies or branch nurseries in any part of this or any other State or foreign country. To operate print- ing offices and do a general printing and publishing business," etc. The principal place ot business of the cor- poration will be at Buckatunna, Miss. Heretofore, Fruitdale has been head- quarters of the company. The capi- tal stock of the corporation is $30,000, divided into 3,000 shares of $10 each, but the corporation may begin busi- ness when $5,000 of the capital stock is sub.wrlbed for and paid in. The Incorporators are: L. H. Read, J. B. Bridge. T. H. Brown, and Alex. B. Brown. Mr. Read is manager, and Alex. B. Brown secretary. As stated, the headquarters of the company will be removed to Bucka- tunna. Miss., when the incorporation is completed, about August 1; but the Fruitdale and Fairhope nurseries of the concern will be continued and en- larged, as well as several more branch nurseries established in the near fu- ture. The firm's business is growing so rapidly that it will need greatly increased grounds to supply the de- mand.s. The idea of establishing branch nurseries is not only to attract local customers, but it is a sort of in- surance against drouth, floods, hail, etc.; for if one place is visited with any of these disasters the chances are that the others will escape. The firm makes a specialty ot cannas, and has a very large and varied collection, to which It is continually adding. APPRAISER S' DECISION ON MAURITIUS BEANS— SUBSTANCES FOR MANURE — In the protest of Theo. H. Davles & Co. (Limited) against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Honolulu. Before Board 3 General Appraisers May 22, 1906. This pro- test related to so-called black Mauri- tius beans, which were classified under the provision for beans in paragraph 240, tariff act of 1897. The importers contended that the beans are inedible and are used solel.v for fertilizing purposes, and that they should therefore have been classified free of duty under paragraph 569 re- lating to "all substances used only for manure." It was alternatively contended that they should have been classified free under paragraph 617 relating to crude vegetable substances or paragraph 65 6 relating to "St. John's bread or bean" or classified as dutiable under paragraph 25 4 as seeds not specially provided for. Pro- test overruled. Following Is opinion by Waite, General Appraiser: * • * It is doubtless true that the Mauritius bean and other varieties are used extensively for fertilizing purposes in the Hawaiian and other islands of the Pacific, but upon the meager evi- dence in this case, we are hardly warranted in finding that it is ex- clusively so used. This bean is a 732 The Plorist-s' Exchange species of Dolichos, which genus sup- plies some edible beans, among them the asparagus bean. The board also hesitates to adopt a definition of the word "beans," as used in the tariff, so narrow as to exclude beans used for other purposes than human food, especially in view of the scant infor- mation afforded by the record and the statements found in the standard authorities that there are varieties of beans chiefly used for raising forage and green manure. The provision for "St John's bread or bean," con- tained in paragraph 656, relates in our judgment only to the locust bean, sometimes called St. John's bread. (See caption "Bean," Encyc. Britt. ; . Int. Encyc Cent. Diet.; also, unpub- lished decision of the Board on pro- test 47299 b.) ENTERTAINIVTENT OP AMERI- CAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION DELEGATES. — The seedsmen will be in Toledo, O. in convention the latter part of this month, and all that can be done to make this meeting a memorable one in the history of the society from the standpoint of enter- tainment, will be done by the com- mittee of local seedsmen, which has been formed for this purpose. The name of Toledo as a convention city is becoming more familiar every year to societies of all descriptions: the city offers so many advantages over inland towns, has that grand scenery along the Maumee R'iver and the shores of Lake Erie which attracts so many people; and as a city itself it forges to the front more and more every year. A royal welcome will be given to the visiting seedsmen and Messrs. Henrv Philipps, Wm. T. Philipps, Chas. and Rad. Burge both of the F. W. Flower Co. and W. H. More- house, who compose the committee of entertainment, will combine all their efforts to give our visitors a good time. After the first day's hard work in session it is intended to have one of the lake's fleet of greyhounds take our visitors and their ladies on a moonlight excursion, just long enough to be refreshing and restful and to prevent that tired feeling which over- comes one on a longer trip. Refresh- ments for all tastes, be they soft or hard, will be provided, Henry Phil- ipps being quite an expert in such affairs. This excursion will be along the shore of the lake as far as possi- ble; and if the moon is not ashamed on that light and hides herself, it will be very Interesting. On the second day the beautiful scenery of the Maumee River will be taken in through a trolley ride in a special car of the local traction com- pany of commodious equipment. This ride will go through historic ground and will pass Fort Miami, the strong- hold of the English under General Proctor combined with the Indian Chief Tecumseh, on the left side of the river, and Fort Meigs on the right side of the river, where General Harrison for the Americans in 1813 conducted operations, ending In the complete de- feat of the English and the Indians. This ride will be about twenty mile.s, and will certainly please all partici- pants. A banquet is scheduled to get us the good will of all our visitors on the last day; and if signs give the right impression it will be one long to be remembered by all. Whatever our culinary experts can prepare in the way of eatable luxuries, or our cellars have to offer in good old bottled goods, will be there; no one shall go away dissatisfied. The following first-class hotels are here to take care of the seedsmen: The Boody House, the Saint Charles, the Saint Clair, the Jefferson, Deveaux Hotel and the Wayne; further inform- ation will be gladly given by any member of the before mentioned com- mittee. SCH. Moon Vines, 2 in. pot* $2.00 SALVIA BOSIFIRE 2 in. bots . $2.00 rtVtUrtH' 2 in. bot» I.SO LOBELIA, 2 in. bots 1.50 GERANIUMS, Mixed, 2 in. bots 2.00 E. I. R4VLIN0&, Quakertown, Pa. P. S.— Also Cuphea (Cigar Plant), big Btronc plants from 2 in. pots Sl.OO per 100. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. European Notes. The much needed rain has come and there are signs that the long cold spell of northeasterly winds is broken. Although only six days have elapsed since the rain started, tlie change in the appearance of our fields is simply marvelous and many plants that were nigh to perishing may yet survive. Rutabagas appear to have taken a fresh lease of life, and turnips, which are now in full bloom, are bound to benefit by the change. Of course, where there are not any plants there will be no crops. Sweet peas sown early in February have had a rough time and have been badly punished by slug and drought. Already the plants have begun to shoot again since the rain, and there may yet be half a crop. Nasturtiums, which have lain dormant for several weeks, are at last pushing through, and, provided we do not have any more Spring frosts, should not be much the worse for the delay. They will, of course, be late. Reference was made in last week's notes to the grave condition of the radish crop, particularly in western France. Later reports confirm and intensify all that was then stated; and in addition assure us that the position of the onion crop is equally bad or worse. Many of the fields in the valley destined for this crop have been so long under water that noth- ing can be done with them this sea- son. Many growers also complain that the bulbs have kept badly and are now rotting in the ground. It is quite certain that California need not fear European competition with this article next season. Beet is also in a bad way, just how bad it is we cannot for the moment determine; but it looks as if we must count upon very little more than halt a crop this season. This report may appear to be gloomy reading, but it is not one whit more gloomy than the condi- tion of his crops today is to the grower of EUROPEAN SEEDS. Recollections of a Wholesale Seed Traveler. By S. B. Dicks. (Omitinm-d from pa(fe 3f>5.) The recen{ outbreak of Vesuvius induces me to retrace my steps to Naples where it has been my good fortune to spend many very pleasant hours amid scenes wiiich I learn have now lost all their beauty and charm. I note that our own King and Queen during their recent visit have seen some very painful and dis- tressing things on the way; had they looked rpore closely into some of the homes of sunny Italy it would, I think, have filled them with greater loathing and disgust. The conditions under which many of the gardehers in the Campagna live are filthy in the extreme, and things are even worse in the fertile district whicli lies be- tween Pompeii and Castellamare. I remember one blazing hot afternoon in early June being invited to take a glass of wine with a gardener whose seed cultures I had been inspecting. The walls of a large well near his home were lined with maidenhair fern which grew luxuriantly down to the water's edge and presented a most inviting picture. A vine and fig tree made a grateful shade over the door- way, but once inside the door my thirst disappeared. One large room with the bare earth for a floor; one very large bed for the entire family, a dirty table, a few rickety chairs, born dirty and never waslied, a dirty cupboard containing eatables, crock- ery, candles, etc., in delightful con- fusion, some bottles of wine in the corner, a dog, sundry lei^n cats, a donkey and a heap of manure com- pleted the furniture. My host, ob- serving that the manure was not to my lilting remarked that it was his gold mine, and he did not dare leave it outside as his neighbors were such rascally thieves. I wasn't taking any wine just then, but plucking a fine lemon from a tree near by soon had a glass of natural and refreshing lemonade. The foregoing is perhaps an ex- ceptional case, but I have often won- dered why at the small farms in so many of the country districts both in Italy and France the manure heap and the well are almost invariably placed side by side and generally close to the front door. One ceases to wonder at the havoc wrought by cholera and typhoid amid such sur- roundings. The marvel is that so many of these people live to a good old age, but this is no doubt due to the abundance of sunshine and liberal supplies of onions and garlic. The Kaffir huts in Africa are far prefer- able as dwelling places in spite of the army of fleas which awaits the ad- venturous explorer. From Naples it is not a far cry to Egypt. On the way we pass the Is- land of Stromboli with its miniature volcano which never seems to rest. Here, as on the slopes of Vesuvius, the market gardeners are very much in evidence, and carry on their voca- tion high up the mountain side, which, on account of the volcanic heat is a natural hotbed. A very ex- tensive trade is done in early fruits and vegetables with the northern cities, and the 1,200 inhabitants are fairly prosperous. The fact that they stand a fairly good chance of being overwhelmed by the volcano some of these days does not appear to trouble them in the least. Passing througli the Straits of Mes- sina we enjoyed a few glimpses of the fertile lands which surround Mount Etna and noted the appear- ance of good cultivation high up on its slopes. As the force of this mighty volcano appears to be well nigh spent there is little likelihood of these gardens, groves, and or- chards ever being destroyed. I arrived at Port Said just about midnight and having traveled by a German liner found that I had to make my own arrangements for land- ing (intending travelers please note). Round the side of our ship the rival boatmen made a veritable pandemon- ium and seriously endangered the lives of the passengers who desired to go ashore. Ultimately I was safely landed for 2 shillings and conveyed to the Custom House where a gorge- ously apparelled official welcomed me to the land of the Pharoahs at an inclusive charge of 4 V2 d. Having learned from the e-uide books that it never rained in Egypt I was much surprised at being aroused by a heavy shower on the veranda during the night, but felt that it made the albizzias with which the street was lined, look charmingly fresh in the morning si5n. The run from Port Said to Ismaliah is slow, tedious and uninteresting, but from Ismaliah to Cairo the railway runs through some of the most fertile lands in the delta of the Nile. At the time of my visit (the end of January) fhe crops of Bersim (white trifolium) and lupins were just ready to cut, and immense quantities of this valuable green fod- der were being conveyed on the backs of camels to Zagasig, Tautah and other cities. Plowing was in full swing, and it was no uncommon sight to see a bullock, a horse, a refrac- tory ass, and occasionally a camel, hitched together to one of the primi- tive implements that might have done duty in the days when Joseph was the practical ruler of this won- derful land of Goshen. {To be continued.) Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles Moss. 1.6 bb Bale, $1 26 ; 3 Bales, $3.2r> ; 8 Bales $6.00: plij!: Moss, 10 Bales, $7.60. Poles 2 Inch butt 8 feet lone $16.00 per 1000; 2>i IncL butt 10 ton 12 leet lone, $22.60 per 1000. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I , Itoboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOttlNO NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Specie sum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in tlie best sorts. PRICES MODERATE. IfentlOD Va« rtorteW Hgebange whe» wrlttnic. KOSTER & CO. NS'r's='e°ri« BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees^ Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Ifentlon the FlorlBtB' Bxchange whea writing. SEND TO lUiMOON COMPANY Tor I TREC6, SHRUBS, VINES Your ] and SMALL fRUITS Descriptive lUuBtrated Catalopie Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. • MorrlBTllle, Pa. Mention the riortBta' Bxchange when writing. Sea Cliff Nurseries. Dwarf and trained fruit trees a specialty. Write for Quotfitiona" FD. BOULON a SON, SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florlste' Exchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs T'We make specially low prices on nursery stocli to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. | PETERSON NURSERY 505 W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL {Giant Cinerarias; m Mixture ol perfect colors. I I Dwarf Hybrids ) Each .separate | I Semi-Dwarf Hybrids f «^'r.mfr^5o | jO.V.ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKfN, N.J. J Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TOO MANY ORDERS. Please take out our ad. on mums. We are gettine; too manv orders. _ A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell. Conn. Uentlon Tbe Florlfits* Bzcbange wben writing. •♦♦♦ ♦ Plant for Immediate Effect Not for Future Generations. start w/lth the largest stock that can be secured ! It takes over tw/enty years to grow such Trees and Shrubs as we offer. * We do the long waiting — thus enabling you to secure trees and shrubs that give an immediate effect. Spring Price List No>a/ Ready. ANDORRA NURSERIES ^IlfiXU^a. WM. ^VARNER HARPER, PROPRIETOR. »»»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦< IfentloD The FlorlBta* Bxcbange when wrltljix. ,J June 9, 19C6 The^Florists' Hxchange 733 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. In cemeteries where flower beds are permitted, if the beds and graves were on a level surface In- stead of being mounded there would be not nearly the trouble in keeping plants from drying out there now is. LAKE CITY, MINN. — The Jewell Nursery Com- pany has filed an amendment increasing its stock from $100,000 to $500,000. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS holds its annual meeting at Washington, D. C, June 12, 13 and 14. The St. James Hotel will be headquarters. The following is the official program: June 12 — 10 a. m., opening session; 1 p. m., field work; 3 p. m., business meeting, papers and discus- sions; question box. June 13 — 9 a. m., field work; 3 p. m., business meeting, papers and discussions. June 14 — 9 a. m., field work. The papers to be read are by Messrs. Pettigrew. Dawson, Brown, and Parker. If a reasonable num- ber o£ members can remain, a visit to the Baltimore park system may be arranged for June 15 J. W. DUNCAN, Secretary-Treasu rer. THE DALLAS CONVENTION.— John S. Kerr, Sherman, Tex., on May 25 addressed the following let- ter to President Albertson of the American Associa- tion of Nurserymen, which is self-explanatory: ■■Yesterday the chairmen of the Texas committees met m Dallas and had a conference with the railroad people and with the Commercial and 150,000 Clubs of Dallas upon convention "matters. '■The Dallas clubs proposed that on Wednesday after- noon and evening they give the visitors an excursion trolley ride to Fort Worth, with a stopoft at Lake Erie or some other suitable place, where entertain- ment and light refreshments will be furnished. Thurs- day afternoon the same parties desire to take the con- vention members around the city of Dallas and to their Fair Grounds. Friday afternoon they desire to give either a reception at the clubs of Dallas or pro- vide an entertainment at one of their parks, to be de- cided by them later. The president of the Commercial Club of Dallas, Mr. Thomas, and president of the 150,- 000 Club, Mr. Farnsworth, and also Mr. Ewton, the manager, seem very anxious to treat our people nicely, and 1 believe will do the proper thing. "The banquet is to be on. Thursday night, given by the Texas Nurserymen^s Association. '■The transportation question, it is understood, was settled by you for the members to meet in St. Louis on Monday evening and leave there over the Missouri, Kansas and Texas on the $20 rate to Houston and re- turn, with stopover privileges at Dallas and other points going and with privileges of side trips to San Antonio for $3 and to Galveston for $1; that the Kan- sas City people would join you at some point near Parsons on Tuesday morning .'Lnd the Oklalioma people at McAlester Tuesday noon. V/e believe that all of the members should buy the Houston ticket, as arrange- ments are expected to be perfected by which they can validate at Dallas if they do not intend to go on to Houston. We understand there will be fifteen days allowed on going and fifteen allowed on returning, giving ample time for side trips. ■■Owing to the fact that the fruit crop in East Texas has turned out to be very light, the failure being caus- ed by cold, excessive rains, it is doubtful in the minds of the Texas committees whether we should urge the East Texas fruit-belt trip. That matter, however, is still pending. '■Regarding the hotel accomodations, it is thought best that parties desiring to reserve rooms should write the clerk of the Oriental Hotel up to Sunday. June 10. On Monday, June 11. the arrangement com- mittees will have a fully equipped otfice in the Orien- tal Hotel and will do what they can for the comfort of the visitors. To reach that committee, address Stanley H. Watson, care of the Oriental Hotel. "The Texas committees feel safe in saying that the arrangements have been well made and we feel that the convention will be well taken care of." Fruit of Cratsegns Cocclnea. Fruit of Crataegus Coccinea. Among old-time thorns the Cratajgus coccinea holds a prominent place, both for the beauty of Its flowers and its fruit. The term "old-time" is used because the dozen or so of species of thorns comprising the list In old botanies have now been in- crta.sed to hundreds. We think we can say hundreds, for the list of new species now given must be in the hundreds, and the list is not finLshed yet. Of those fairly well known in :ollections and to be found in nur- series keeping a collection of na- tive thorns the one of our illus- tration, Crataegus coccinea, takes fir.st place. It is one of the first to flower in Spring and the first to ripen its fruit. The large white flowers are in flat corymbs, as are those of all the hawthorns, white, as are all the wild species. It is the fruit of this thorn that gives it such value in an ornamen- tal way in Autumn. So large are the berries and so abundant that the red mass of the whole is ob- served at a great distance from the tree. The berries are very large, often an inch in diameter, looking like small crab apples, and, generally, they are produced in great abundance. They are very good eating; and no doubt would make as good marmalade as does the fruit of one called ffistivalis, which is prized in the South for that purpose. Crataegus coccinea is a native of the country from Canada to North Carolina and further, in thickets, near streams, usually. Its growth is from 20 to 30 feet high, making a small tree when in favorable situations. JOSEPH MEEHAN. For use under trees it has to be some surface rooting plants which can catch the moisture from light rains and dews, as the trees take all the mois- ture lower down. English ivy, periwinkle, Veronica officinalis, evergreen honeysuckle, Virginia creeper and Ampelopsis Veitchii are all good to use. Azalea Vaseyi, mentioned by your Boston corres- pondent recently, deserves all the praise it gets. It ha^ flowers of a pink color, differing from all others observed, native or foreign. It is thoroughly hardy, too. over the greater part of our country. The galls on elm leaves which are often seen at this sea.son of the year and later, are known as the cockscomb gall, because of their curious shape. The damage to the tree is very little, as it does not interfere with the function of the leaf. Horticultural Notes. Amateurs whose rose bushes are infested with green fly should be told of the tobacco water rem- edy. And a bucket full of tobacco stems could be sold them. These soaked over night the water would be in the right condition for spraying. There should be two sprayings, a day apart. To show the injury to peach trees caused by scale and other injurious insects it was stated by E. S. Black, before the New Jersey State Horticultural Society, that whereas in 1889 there were four mil- lion peach trees, which produced over two and one- half million bushels of fruit, in just ten year<; later there were but 776,000 trees which produced but 620,000 bushels of fruit, in New Jersey. Gardening Illustrated (England) says citrons are grown to walls at Falmouth, England. Many of the citron family are hardier than supposed. Seed- lings of both the orange and the lemon have passed unharmed through Winters in Germantown, Pa., when in partly sheltered places. Copper beech is a name long in common use as designating the purple or blood-leaved beech. But many nurserymen apply the name copper beech to those raised from seeds of the purple. Purple or blood-leaved is the name applied to the deep blood- leaved one known as Rivers' beech, a good distlnc- Uon. Kleffer Pear as a Stock. In relation to the use of the Kieffer pear as a stock for ordinary kinds on its merits when top grafted on others, S. D. Willard, of Geneva, N. Y., has this to say in the Country Gentleman: "Can the Kieffer pear be worked over to other varieties with success? Many times in the course of a year I am in receipt of letters from different sections of the country asking the above question, while in my reading I find it frequently stated that it is use- less for this purpose; hence the following, concern- ing my own experience: Five years ago, for the purpose of testing this question to my own satis- faction, I had top-budded some 90 trees of Kieffer that had been planted three years and were in thrifty condition. These trees were worked to Bart- lett. Winter Nells and Bosc, all which started well the following Spring and have made two crops of fruit, and at this time are loaded with a flne setting of fruit buds, promising a good crop. At the same time, we have several hundred trees of Kieffer top- grafted on other sorts, such as Howell and Bartlett, that are excellent trees, making flne crops annually and showing an affinity for each other that settles the question for me." The Kieffer pear and its seedlings as well as others of the Chinese hybrids have not provetl to all nurserymen just what they want as a stock. Some still use them, others do not. Some years ago the writer had the handling of a case or two of Bartlett pears worked on stock of Le Conte in the South. On arrival of the trees much praise was deservedly bestowed on them for their thrifty, beau- tiful growth. Many were sold to customers; some were set out in the nursery. The trees grew fairly for a year or two, then dwindled away and died, both those sold and those planted in the nursery. It was evident that they were unsuited to this locality, however they may have behaved elsewhere. Visits to Nurseries. This is the season when florists would find it to their advantages to visit nurseries. Commencing in early Spring there is a procession of shrubs in flow- er and evergreens in types of color, and they show as they grow their capabilities for forcing or for pot plants much better than any description could do. Nurserymen make their visits now and through tlie Summer to acquaint themselves with the sub- jects indicated as well as to know where stock can be had of the sorts trade will surely call for. It would often strike the florists, as it does the nurserymen, that certain trees and shrubs are the very things customers would be apt to buy, and in that way it would enable them to place something on the market others would not be likely to have. There is, for instance, the Daphne cneorum, which Mr. Waite mentioned in a recent note in The Florists' Exchange. All that he has said in its favor it deserves. It flowers early in Spring, and with a little practice it could be forced to bring it into bloom just when wanted. There is, too, the Azalea amcena, now to be had in quantities in almost all nurseries, and a plant that forces well. It should greatly help the selling of these and like plants that they are hardy. Many of the popular plants with florists are not hardy. It a customer knew that the lovely plant before him could be used for per- manent planting after the benefit of it had been had indoors, it would surely quicken sales. There are large numbers of customers who care nothing for the hardiness of a plant in a pot. It is for some special occasion where something beau- tiful is wanted, and what becomes of it in a few days is of no consequence, as is the case with cut flowers. The same is not the case with all. There are those who when they are pleased with the ap- pearance of a plant want to enjoy it for a long time, and to them the hardy plant will appeal. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The seventh annual exhibition of the Steuben County (N. Y.) Nature Study Workers in the public schools, will be given under the auspices of the Agri- cultural Society September 25-28 next. For children's prizes $1,000 are offered— $550 for individual work, and $450 for grade work. The schedule of premiums is now ready, and copies can be obtained from Henry L. Drummer, manager, Bath, Steuben County, New York. 734 . The Plori-sts' Exchansre EVERGREENS DWARF BOX. PRICES UPON APPLICATION. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J. Mention the Flortats' IBichange when writing. SHADE TREES 1 year -old, 2 1-2 In, pota. Hftby Tn-; Crimson Ram bier, Wood.Diesbat'h and La France 2c; Nolting, G. Gate, Krueger, Kaiser- in, li. Brown, ftleteor, Dinsmore, Masson, Cap- rice," Laing, etc., 2 1-2c; Lambelin,4c. D^^OC^i 2-yearK>ld, f^ ^^ ^^ ^ ^9 i-incU pots. Baby 20.;; Cr. llanihler 6c: Masson, Co u tier , Marie <:uillot & W. M. Coohet 7c; Diesbach. Dinsmore, Charta, Lauig. Neyron, Wood. Carnot, riantier 8c. ; M. Niel I2c. jjniiiiidiii, ty:- COLEUS Golden Redder and Verscliaffeltii, SALVIA Splenaens, and VINCA maj. var., 2 in., 2c. LEEDLE CO., Expert RoaeGrowere.Sprinifield.O. Mention Tbe^FlorlatB* Bxchange when writing. HARDY OeiNAMEINTALS «yLyS EVEROBBENS, 8HBDBS and B08BS; In fact everything In the line of HABD¥ OBNA- MENTAI.S required by the trade. UAKU* HEBBAOBOCS PBBENNIAL8. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY STAXB NURSBRIBS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. Mentloii tlis FlorlsW Bxchtme when writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Catalogue Free F. * F. NURSERIES Wlioleeale Growers TREES AMD PLANTS in full assortment. Uentlon The FlorlBta' Bxchapge when writing. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AMD PLANTS Onr Descriptive OataloKae of American Seeds and | Plants Is ready for mailing:. Ask for it. ■ OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATI.ANTA,aA| Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 60,000 Grafted Roses J Extra fine healthy plants, tree from mildew. Liberty Bride Bridesmaid Kaiserin Golden Gate La France 3% inch pots, $1.5.00 per 100 ; SHO.OO per 1000. W Our Grafted Roses often give a crop of good flowers in ten weeiw. ^ 30,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Choice stoek grown from flowering shoots of grafted plants. BRIDES BRIDESMAIDS WOOTON LIBERTY Price, 3 Inch pots, S7.00 per 100. KAISERIN LA FRANCE ^ J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. s Mention The Florists* Excliuuge when writing. From 2}4 inch pots. Complete Assortment. Send for list of Varieties. BABY RAMBLER ETOILE DE FRANCE BEN CANT CRIMSON RAMBLER DOROTHY PERKINS WICHURAIANA HYBRID PERPETUALS TEAS AND HYBRID TEAS RAMBLERS AND CLIMBERS Per 100 ...$ 6.00 ... 15.00 .... 5.00 .... 3.50 .... S.50 .... 2.00 .... 4.00 .... 3.50 3.50 Per 1000 $60.00 27.50 27.50 18.00 35.00 27.50 27.50 Phone While Marsh, 546-D. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES 2Mi in.. Elegant SluH. BABY RAMBLER, 4c. each. RICHMOND, .'>c: each. CRIMSON RAMBLER, 2c. each. JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3, Springfield. OHio. Mention the rioriflts' Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS, Plumosus Nanus and Spreneerll, 2>J inch pots, $20perl000. JACKSON a PERKINS CO., NewarK, Wayne Co., New YorK PHILADELPHIA ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Strictly FIrst-CIass Stock. ^Miinch. $r..00per 100: $50.00 per 1000. 3 inch, S9.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 4 inch prices on application. Cash with order. MYERS ca SAMTMAN, Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES AT A BARGAIN as I am (,'"in{,' to quit trrnwing them. Have &W Bridesmaids, l4o Brides, in 4 in. pots at $.S.00 per 100. ilifr. RIchmonds, in 4 in. pots. $s.00 per 1(X), and avr) Richmonds in ."i in. pot!., $6.00 per 100. 150 Chatenay. 3 hi. pots. $4.00 per 100. Apply to JOHN L. WYLAND - - DE HAVEN, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange whea writing. <^ ADVERTISE IN THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE and be sure of good returns -^ SHADE TREES, SHRUBS ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. Evergreens for Hedges. Full assortment of Apples. Pears. Plums. Peaches, Cherries. Quinces. Currants, Raspberries, Goose- berries, etc. Write for our new illustrated catalogue and prices. W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Gilt-Edged Rose Stock. Large plants ready for oench. own roots. Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND... 3 in., $10.00 $90.00 WELLESLEY 3 in.. 6.00 " 4 in., 8.00 70.00 CHATENAY " 3 in., 4.60 KILLARNEY.. 3 in., 8.00 70.00 BRIDESMAIDS. .3 in., 4.00 3,^.00 GRAFTED, Extra strong, equal to 4 in. stock. Per 100 Per 1000 KILLARNEY $16.00 $135.00 GATES -- - 10,00 CHATENAY 10.00 S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. 1. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Tear Old. 3.000 SALVIA. 3 iu. 10,000 GERANIUMS, 3* and 4 in 20,000 PANSY PLANTS. ,"nOO HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 4 and 6 in. 1000 FEVERFEW, 3 in. 1.000 HELIOTROPE, :! in. ."iOO PRIMULA, 3j in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 2S in., all sold. The Worcester conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. MentiOQ the FlorlBts' Oxchange when writing. ROSES. Brides, Bridesmaids, Am. Beauties, Rich- monds and Golden Gates, in 2^ inch and 3 inch pots; best of stock. Send for our low prices, we want to sell. We also have one year old bench plants. Will fill small or large orders. MADISON ROS[ COMPANY, MADISON, N. I. Mention The FiorietB* Exchange when writing. June is the best month in which to plant young stock, if the plants are to make a good growth before Fall. Still, if the houses are producing plenty of fine flowers, the young stock could be shifted into 6-inch pots, and thus kept moving for another month, and the buds will bring better re- turns now than in the Fall. When ready to replant, it pays to hire two or three extra men, as the sooner the work is completed the bet- ter. After all the soil has been re- moved from the benches, the house should be thoroughly cleaned. Wash the benches well, using a small stream of water under good pressure, looking carefully after the cracks and corners. It is needless to say that now is the time for repairs. Any boards that are weak should be replaced; it is much easier to do this now than to crawl under the benches next Winter. The benches should be whitewashed, us- ing hot lime quite thick, while the boards are still wet, again filling up all cracks where vermin may lodge. A little straw, hay, or some such ma- terial should then be spread over the benches, when they are ready for the new soil. This should have been pre- viously turned over, and fairly well pulverized. From 5^4 to 6V2 inches is sufficient, and when leveling, firm the edges well. Bride, Bridesmaid and similar varieties should be plant- ed about 14 to 16 inches apart, 15 inches is about right; while Ameri- can Beauty require 18 inches. Before planting give the potted plants a thorough soaking, as a plant with a dry ball should never be plant- ed, for once in the bench no amount of watering will wet the ball through. In planting press the soil firmly around the ball with the fingers. Some growers go over the beds with a brick, but this takes a lot of time, and does more harm than good. If you are in the habit of doing this, try the other way and note results. After planting, the whole bench should receive a good even watering to settle the soil; from then on until the plants are fairly started, or for about six weeks, only the ball of the plants should be watered when neces- sary, A light syringing several times a week is very necessary, or red spi- der will soon show on the leaves near- est to the ground. Fumigate once or twice a week; do not wait for green fly to appear. Whenever the houses go below 68 degrees is a good time for this operation. Fresh stems are the best to use now, being the cheapest. Some complaints have been heard about our present varieties of roses degenerating. This may be partially true, but much of the degeneration could be overcome by continual selec- tion; therefore, no grower should plant poor stock. If your own is In- ferior, visit some of the larger grow- ers; if possible see the stock before you buy; but get good plants, even if you pay a dollar or two more a hun- dred for them. They will prove a good investment. PENN. A New Rose. Climbing Frau Karl Druschki. This is a rose likely to become im- mensely popular in gardens says the London Garden. It originated in the nursery of William Lawrenson, Hut- ton Gate, Guisborough. and received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society In the Spring of this year. It is of vigorous growth, and plants grown under glass in Mr. Lawrenson's nursery have made 12 feet to 15 feet of wood in a season, and bent down with the weight of flowers. It will bloom in the dead of Winter, the flowers opening a very pale pink color, which passes to pure white, as in the parent. Its freedom of flowering is remarkable. GRAFTED ROSES 2Vb in. pots. Bride. Bridesmaid and Golden Gate at $10.00 per lOO, $9J.OO per 1000 ; Liberty, Killar- ney and Eaiaeiln A, Victoria, $15.00 per 100, Own Root Roees, Bride and Bridesmaid, Sin, pots, $4,00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. Guaranteed fine stock In every way, JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 ParK Ave., Bridgeport. Conn. Mention The FioriBts* Exchange when wrltinjt. RICHMOND ROSE 2 1-4 in $10,00 per 100, $90,00 per 1000 800 AMERICAN BEAUTIES 2 1-4 in. pots, $5,00 per 100 Cash with order. E. H. PYE, Upper Nyaok N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. R©SES Clean and thrifty, fioin ?ih in pots, own roots, $6.00 per 100 Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gato, Ivory, Perle, Sunset, Chatenay. Brides and Maids, (grafted, -.ih in. pots. $10.00 per 100. R. R. QUIIVUArS, Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. Roses for June Planting RIchinond, Killarney, Beauty, Brides, Bridesmiids, Golden Gates, etc'etc. CHARLES H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florlste' Exchange when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price, SI BO Postpaid U.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.Lt(l.,NewYork June 9, 1906 The Plorist-s' Exchange 735 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akera H B 732Kf.Eter & Co 1:a Allen J K 749Kniesclirll Bros 7uB Allen W S Co TWKmbler W'm E 7-19 Anderson & CbrlstensenLnser & Hurrell. . . .737 737Liing J 749 Andorra Nurs 732 Laugjahr A H 749 AscbmauD G 747r,)iichinoiit Niirs ....744 Austin H 750LnwrUzen C 737 Boder John 7481.eedle Co 734 Barclay Jas F 737Lracuse Pottery Co. 7.53 Henshaw A M 748Tnylor E J 744 Herbert Sons David. 731 Tborhurn J M & Co. 730 Herendecn Mfg Co..755Totty C H 734 Herr A M 744 Towell A N 743 Herr D K 748Traendly & Schenck.749 Herrmann A 756riflted States Cut Herzog Wm 744 Flower Co 737 Hews A H & Co 753Vf.n Asscbe Frank... 754 Hicks & Crawbuck. .749Vaughan's Seed Store nilflnger Bros 763 729 Hill E G Co 76lVesey W J & M S..741 Hippard E 754 Vick's J.is & Sons. .730 Hitchlngs & Co 754Vick & Hill Co 737 Helton & Huokel 750 Vincent R & Sons.. 744 Hoian E C 749Wi,rd R M & Co. ..730 Hubert & Co 730Weatherby 753 Hughes G J 747 Weathered Co 766 Hughes Geo 3 743 Weber C S & Co 754 Hugh Graham Co 737 Weber H & Sons Co.744 Igoe Bros 752^epher A: Don 730 Jackson .i Perkins. .734 Welch Bros 750 Jacobs S & Son.... 756 Weston H 737 Jennings B B 7.10 Wbllldin Pottery Co. 753 Jensen & Dekema 7,36Wietor Bros 737-51 Johnson & Stokes. . .731 Winterson B F Co.. 751 Johnson Heating Co . 756 Wood Bros 747 Jcces H T 734 Worcester Cons ....734 Juul K E 737WyIand J L 7.34 Kssting W F 750-54 Young A L & Co 749 Katzensteln & Co 7.34Young J 749 Kav W H Co 754Ycnng Thos 749 Kcssler P F 7407.ungen O V 732 King Con Co .756Zlmmer Chas 738 ThTuNSOLICITED testimonials from advertisers who use our columns, on the unparalleled success, and the large returns therefrom, afford a guar- antee of the efficiency of advertising in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE such as no other similar periodical can boast of. INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abulllon 752 1'ansie3 7.30-36-50 Achyranthes 744ralm8 737 Aperatum 74SI'eonies 731 Allernantheras 731 Petunias 736-37-48 Alyssum 737riilnx 731 .\nipelopsis 747PrImula 752 Araucaria 743 Rhododendrons ..731-32 Asparagus 730-36Roses ...728-31-34-36-37 .Asters 748Salvla 732-48 Azaleas 7ol-32Sreds 730 Begonias 729-30-48SmiIax 752-737 Bulbs 729-30Spir!ea8 729-.32 Caladlums 729-30-31 Stocks 732 Cannas 7.30-31-4S Verbenas 748 Carnations 736Vlnca 748 Chr.vsanthemum8 .744-48 Vines 730-32 Cinerarias 732 Violets 737 Clematis 731-32 MISCELLANEOUS Coleus 731-48 Aitiflclal Leaves 752 Conifers 7.32 Boilers 755-56 Cuphea 748 Cut Flower Boxes.. 752 Cut Flowers ..749-50-51 Engravings 730-66 Cyclamen 747IVrtllizers 753 Dahlias 730-31-37 Fittings 755-50 Daisies 748 Florists' Supplies 752-50 Dracaenas 737 Flower Pots & Tubs. 753 Evergreens 731-31Glass 754 Ferns 737-52Glazlng Points 754 !■ uchsias 748 G 'house Bldg 754-56 Galax 752Gutters 755 Geraniums .731-32-37-44 Heating 755-56 Gladrioli 730 Insecticides 753 Glechoma 744Lumber 755-56 Gloxinias 731-48 Paint & Paint Supplies Hardy FerennTals ..734 754 Heliotropes 748 pipes. Joints. Valves Hydrangeas 732 754 Ivies 736-3755 .h 754-66 Lilies 730-32^"^° 71J I-obelias 732-48 J.''"?' .••;■■, ; ' H, Mushroom Spawn 73o-3lToo's * ,I'>'P'f™,<'»«' 1^4 Narcissus 730 Toothpicks, Wired. .752 Nepbroiepls 737-45 Vegetable Plants ...744 Nursery Stock .. .731-32 Ventilators 756-56 Orchids 737 Wants 746 Contents. A California Flower Show 741 American Peony Society 738 Changes in Buslnes.s 735 Crataegus coccinea, Fruit of, (Illus) 733 Firms who are Building 73B Market. Review of The 743 Mignonette 741 National Council of Horticulture 738-9 Nursery Department 733 OBITUARY: Herman Rolker, Herman Som- mer 739 Peony Association, Holland, List of 740 Peony History, A Bit of 740 Phalaenopsis Schiileriana. (Illus.) 741 Question Box 748 Readers' Views, Our 739 Roses 734 Seed Trade Report 731 Seed Traveler, Recollections of a. 732 Senate Committee, The, and Free Seeds 738 S. A. F. O. H. Prize Essays; Registration. .. .738 TRADE NOTES: — Buffalo, Grand Rapids. Indiana- polis, New Orleans 735 Kalamazoo, Newport, R. I., Phila- delphia, Pittsburg, Provi- dence, St. Louis 74 2 Chicago, New York 751 Boston, Cincinnati. Cleveland, San Francisco 753 Minneapolis. St. Paul 755 An Auction Sale. George Lorenz, Astoria, L. I. will sell his entire stock of hardy and greenhouse plants on Wednesday, June 20. The sale will be held on the premises, and J. P. Cleary will ofB- ciate as auctioneer. MACON. GA. — A. A. Wheeler, who has been recently connected with the Idle Hour Nursery for some time, has severed his relations with this well known firm to take charge of the horticultural work which will begin at once at Crump's park. KINGSTON, R. I. — Contracts for the new greenhouse at the Rhode Island college, for which $15,000 was appropriated last Winter, have been let, and the building will be complet- ed by Fall. This will permit an im- portant enlargement of the work In floriculture. THE AMERICIN eiRNATION Plica ta.SO A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 3-8 Duane Street, New York. Buffalo. Trade Notes. Palmer had an elaborate decora- tion for the Scatcherd-Mllburn wedding on Saturday, June 2, using hydrangeas in profusion intermingled with palms. The bridal bunches were also very elaborate. All the greenhouse men report ceme- tery business larger than ever before. Edmund A. Slaffery has the sym- pathy of his friends in the loss of his father, who died on June 1. in New York City. The interment was at Northampton. Mass. Graduation sea-son has begun, and the local florists have a large number of weddings booked for this month. W. H. G. Indianapolis. News Items. The growers at Tomllnson Hall Market report a most satisfactory Memorial Day trade; the market was not oflicially open on that day. but many had stands on the outside and did a rushing business. A dapper young gentleman was im- pertinent enough to leave a worthless check %yth John Rieman last week; the amount wasn't large, but the prin- ciple is what doesn't suit John. Homer Wiegand and Ben Pritchard have been at Mud Lake trying their luck with the finny tribe. The extremely dry weather is show- ing its effect as many of the out-of- door flowers are not more than half size; very few peonies have been cut this season that could be termed flrst- class. Harry Balsley is here with a number of stones and a big book for those "red pot" orders. Other visitors were Wm. Meyer, Bos- ton, of silkallne fame, and W. H. Smith. Noblesville. Ind. I. B. New Orleans. The News. June promises to be a busy month for some of the florists as there will be numerous wedding and school commencements. The Society of Southern Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Is an assured fact, about 43 members being enrolled. The first convention Is to be held in this city. Several liglit showers have helped to freshen up things somewhat, but the drought is yet severely felt espe- cially by those not connected with the city water mains. Confederate Memorial Day. June 3, did not create a big demand for flowers. Ivy wreaths were used to some extent. J. H. Menard had the bulk of the work for the different organizations. Chas. Eble obtained a new nephrol- epis, a sport from Anna Foster, which is looking very promising. H. N. Despommier & Son have en- tered suit against the Athletic Park Amusement Company for the sum of $376.75 for breach of contract. A. Chandler Manning of Boston is in town in the interest of his brother Warren H. Manning, landscape de- signer. P. A. Orange, N. J. The regular monthly meeting of the Floricultural Society was held on June 1 with the usual display of flow- ers, many of unusual merit. The Cattleya gigas, from Lager & Hur- rell. were so near perfection as to receive 99 points, while a collection of varieties of white orchids entered for exhibition by The Julius Roehrs Company received the society's first class certificate. Beside three C. Lawrenceanum from the collection of Mr. William Barr, grown by A. W. Bodwell, was a group of pelargon- iums and other plants and a Rhyn- chospernum jasminiflorum, now so rarely seen. The usual contributions of high class carnations, peonies and oriental poppies from the estates of Mr. John Crosby Brown, the Colgates, Mr. Wm. Rusckle and Mr. Stewart Hart.shorne. a collection of alpine plants from Mrs. Wm. Pierson, (Chas. Ashmead, gardener) and a vase of red, white, and blue flowers the nov- elty of the evening, from George Oakley, gardener to Mr. A. T. Gil- lespie. Harry May delivered an Informal talk upon "Roses and Rose Grow- ers." In which he introduced an earn- est appeal for the American Rose Society of which he is an officer; and later In the evening moved that the secretary be instructed to write to Mr. T. C. Piatt of the. United States Express Coin]iany the sentiments of the society in regard to oppressive and exorbitant rates recently made by that company to shippers of flow- ers. The motion was seconded by Joseph A. Manda and carried. Peter Duff made a report in be- half of the committee of the fortti^ coming floral parade on Flag Day concerning preparations for that event. J. B. DAVIS. Robert Maclnnes, florist, Montclalr. N. J., died recently, aged 39 years. He was a native of Bannockburn, Scotland, and leaves a widow and three young children. Grand Rapids. Trade Notes. During the beginning of May we had a cold spell which was fol- lowed by a week of rain when car- nation planting was hurried along; after this we had the hottest ten days in May for over twent.v-five years — regular July weather of 100 degrees in the shade. The effect on the roses was quick and decided; mildew was in evidence and the quality was poor; carantions stood it better. Decoration Day all flowering plants in bloom sold out. many more could have been disposed of. and not a good geranium plant in bloom could be found by night at any establish- ment, although plenty not in bloom could be seen. Cut flowers were scarce. A big shipping trade was available, but only 40 to 60 per cent, of what was wanted was shipped, and late orders were refused on account of scarcity of flowers. Hanging baskets and porch boxes are used all over town; the.se help to use up lots of plants that are cheap to grow yet suitable for that pur- pose, such as German ivy. vincas, glechoma, coleus, petunias, ageratum, nasturtiums, and sweet alyssum. Geraniums of course, make the body of the box with Paris daisy mixed in the back row. Prices for Memorial Day were: Roses $1 to $1.50 per dozen; Ameri- can Beauty $1.50 to $5; sweet peas, 15c. to 20c. per dozen; lilies, $2.50 per dozen. GEO. P. CRABB. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. MANITOWOC, WIS.— Hugo Rudolph has purchased the Levenhagen green- houses and retail store, and will make soine improvements thereon. Mr. Ru- dolph is an exprinced florist having been engaged In the business for six years at Chicago, and Aurora, 111., and at Sparta, this State. TERRE HAUTE, IND.— Incorporation papers have been filed for the forma- tion of a company known as the Terre Haute Rose and Carnation Company, to grow flowers at Terre Haute. The capital stock is $20,000. The directors are Edward Reiss, Charles M. Fortune and Henry Kranzke. WHEELING. C— Miss Clara Forbes, who is at present manager of the Wheeling greenhouses Company, and Miss Mary Donahey, English teacher In the High school at Martins Ferry, will open a flower store In Wheeling, this Fall. WEST GROVE. PA.— Daniel and Harry Green have leased a plot of ground west of the borough, of Lewis Good, and will erect greenhouses there- on. VIRDEN. ILL — J. W. Garner will erect a greenhouse here and engage in the florist business. STOCKTON. CAL. — The San Joaquin Floral Company has opened a store at 336 East Weber avenue. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. EATON, O. — T. M. Waters Is buIlJIns a new greenhouse. NORTH ADAMS, MASS. — F. H. Pratt Is building another greenhouse to be used for carnations. JAMESTOWN, N. D.— A. D. Seeklns has built an addition to his greenhouse of 20 by 30 feet. HOLMESBURG. PA. — Jacob Blanken- horn. of Rowland avenue, Is building a large new greenhouse.. CARO. MICH. — J. J. Packer Is enlarg- ing his plant about one-third, and In- stalling steam heating. CORTLAND, N. Y.— Messrs. Hike & Jones are to enlarge their business by the addition of more greenhouses on the Charles street end of their property. 73^ The Plorists' Exchang:e GRAFTED ROSES KILLARNEY RICHMOND and all of the leading varieties. One hundred and. thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list : Grafted Stock. From 2<^ lucb Pots. KIL.LARLME'i:. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per Etoile De.France. $20.00 per 100. Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1.000. 1.000. Ricbmond. $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. |20.00 per 100; $160.00 I,tberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless of number per 1,000. ordered. The following varieties on their own roots, from 2>a Inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Klllarney . $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Kicbmond. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. Wellesley . $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1.000. Standard Varieties Grafted. Prom 214 Inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else wUl be sent out. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Bride. Kalserin Augusta Tictoria. Madam Hoste. Madame Caroline Testont Meteor. La Detroit. Golden Gate. Mrs. Plerpont Morgan. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2Ji Inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders. Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2.Hi Inch pots, $16.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler. We win furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2>a Inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; »n.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON. CROMWELL. CONN. UeotloD The FlorlBts' BxcbaoKe when writing. gmpc jjjin^jiirnjnujit J iTWTlF'VW W- "W ^V'^V^WV W W^'W "IBF '■BF^'ll3F'lil»'liP»M''llf 'SfWIg'-'tP V--V^lif •^l^-'^lf -^f ' O XK s 2000 Plants, Franz Deegen, 2, '4 inch pots I 500 Plants, Sunrise, 2 '4 inch pots | $6. 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 I i BENJAMIN DORRAir 8000 Richmoi\d Plants 2^00 from 314 inch pots, $15.00 per 100 5500 from 2J4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100 iAilTH ORDER, PLEKSE ROSE GROWERS n 3000 Killari\ey Plants ^ 1000 from 2}( inch pots, $12. 00 per 100 ^ 2000 from 2/2 inch pots, $15. 00 per 100 ' i Dorranceton, Penn.] BLji£!k niTflfin-, jnlPpir mH'lk i^f' jiAiLjiilQkJiillllfncjinilaii .iifffiL-TiiftudftiL jofluc nilBir.iJhr.Titftff ^ftw aflnLJiffht.-iiilllfcmifliiL alffinr i#^ -JW- ^/tnr iJfcr -JW i^ -|<^ jUm^jSx' ir^ ^nr j Mi'ntion The Florists' Kx change when writing. j; ROSE PLANTS FROM POTS AND BENCHES STRONG, CLEAN, HEALTIIY PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND, 3-lncb pots J6.0O $50.00 " S-incb pots 6.00 40.00 KltLARNBY, 3-inch pots 8.00 75 00 LIBEBTV, Sinch pots 3.50 38.50 MAIDS, 3-lncb pots 3.60 32.50 BRIDES, 3-incb pots 3 60 32.50 CHATBN AT, 3-inch pots 3 50 32.60 GEORGE REINBERG, Per 100 UNCLE JOHN, 3-lnch pots »3.50 MAIDS, 2-inch pots 2.50 BRIDES, 2-lnch pots 2.50 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, bench plants 6.00 MAIDS, bench plants 4.00 BRIDES, bench plants 4.00 Per 1000 $32.50 22.60 22.60 40.00 35.0U 35.00 51 WABASn AVE., CI1IC4G0 AFTER JUNE 1 ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 35 RANDOLPH STREET ROSE PLANTS, nncStrong Plants,fronn 2K In. Pots Per 100 Per 1000 Sunrise J5.00 $40.00 Kaiserin 3.00 •2i^.00 Liberty 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Perle ..._ $3.00 $25.00 Uncle John S.OO 25.00 Chatenay 2.50 22.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Bride $2,50 $22.50 Bridesmaid 2.50 22.50 Ivory 2.50 22.60 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2V^ in. pots, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. H I OH IVI O IM D $50.00 Per 1000 Bench Plants, AMERICAN BEAUTY, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Mme. Abel Chatenay and Perles, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 100( ' LIBERTY, Bench Plants, $6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. PETER REINBERG, SI Waba&h Ave., Chicago Jensen & Dekema CARNATION SPKIALISTS 674 W. Foster Ave., CHICAGO. tlentlun Tbe Flurlsts' Ejcaanee when wrltlnB. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE. IND. Mention The Flurlats' Kxclianye when writlug. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready .January 1, 1906. Price, tlO.OOper 100: S7S.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD. Framincham.Mass. UentluD The Florists' Eichance when writing. ENGLISH IVY Strot g. bushy plants, 4 to 5 feet high, out of 4 In pots, $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hydrangea Otaksa out of '2h inch pots $'2.50 per 100. Cash. Please CHAS. ZIMMER, W^EST COLLINGSWOOD, N. J. IdeotloD Tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CA.RINA.TIOINS 100 I50.ST0N MARKET from pots $2.00 QITEFN LOUl»E 2.00 I.IKUT. HEART 6.00 PANsIES.in tud and bloom 2.00 PETCNIAS, single fringed. Dreer's best Ktrsin 2.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKII, 3 In. pots, Btione , 5.00 S. Q. BENJAMIN. Fishkill, N. Y. Mention The FlortatB' Eichange when writing. JaMatIons We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for it. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. UentloD The Florists' BzcfaanKe when wrltlni;. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 PerlOOO RED SPORT , $5.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE. 1.26 10.00 Ail cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellvllle Va. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. We wish to express our heartiest thanks for your generous ad. It has helped us considerably to sell the young stock we had on hand. PICK & FABER. San Mateo, Cal, June 0, 1906 The Florists' Exchange ROSES, Haberin, 2>< in. tiots, $4.00 |)er 100; $30.00 per 1000. Bench grown American Beauty bus>bes> $6.00 |)6r 100 ; $50.00 tier 1000. Old Liberty Ros>e Bushes, $5.00 ber 100; $40.00 ber 1000. R I C H M O N D, now ready, fine plank, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 * .. . . ^ 100 llXiO haisenn. ready now jn.oo SM.OO HridesmaJdH g.oo 25.00 100 lIKIfJ Brides $3.00 Si'i.oo Golden Gate 3.00 2.5.00 5 i WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO MentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. Governor Hwk Viout. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 ber 1000. No. I STOCK. H. R. CARLTON, WILLOUGHBY, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, 2i in. pnts. $10.00 iKT inn NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, 4 in. pots. S15.00 PIT 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in. pots. $10.00 per 100. HUGH GRAHAM GO., Logan Nurseries, York Road and Louden Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mentinn Thp Floriata' Exchange when writlne. FERKS oi spnn CIBOTICM 8CHIKDEI. We have & large stock of this beautlfnl tree fern in bestcondltlon. 4 1n.,$60.0O;6tD.. t7&.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. AsBorted Ferns, for dlBbes, best stock in the market. Id all tbe best and hardiest varieties from 2H in. pote, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 In., $6,00 per 100; 4 In., $12.00 per 100. AdiantamCaneatnm, Maidenhair Fern, nice busby stock In 4 in. pots, $12.00 per 100 Fern Spores, gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, ttBOIfr HILLS, N. J. HentioD The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS Are now in fine shape. A Kood variety and nice bushy stock, 2i ill.. Sl^.nO per 100 ; $^5.00 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana,4 in., elean and bushy, 2')C. Cocos Weddeliana, lOe. Dracaena Indivisa, (> in., 35c and 50c each : 4 in. striint,'. VZr. Boston Ferns, >> in., lOc; 4 in. 12c. Mme. Salieroi Geraniums. 2 in,, $2.00 per 100. English Ivy, t in , rine st-.ck. $10.00 per 100. H. WKTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' I^x.hjnitre wlien writ Inc. REMEMBER We are still Headquarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Price LiHts on aitplI<-atioii. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. UfiitluQ The Florists' Exchange when wrltlug. Dracsna Indivisa Stron;;, one .year oltl plants, IH to 24 inches hijih, from 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100. DAHLIAS, A. D. Ijivoni, Catherine, Zulu, and many other good varie- tie.s. Strong divisions, $4.00 per lOO. VICK® HILL COMPANY Box 613, ROCHESTER. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. COCO$ PALMS. strong 2 '4 Inch at $1.60 per dozen, loweet prices on Kentlas. R. I. ORBBNHOUSES Pawtucket, R. I. Jas. F. Barclay ORCHIDS SANDER, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the world. AIVIERIOArS OF-priCE. 235 Broadway. Roam 1. INEW YORK CIXV. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. . ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PLANTS MaM and 49th Sts,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentlos Tbe Florists' Bxcbaogt wben writtof. Last Call ...ON... Youn^ Rose Plants Fine, Strong. HealtHy. i 3 inch pots. m m Riclimond, Very Fine, $9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 M Bridesmaid and Bride, 4.00 " " 35.00 " " ^ Ciiatenay - - 4.00 " " 35.00 " " 1 Ivory - - - 4.00 " " 35.00 " " M Smilax, 2J4 inch pots $2.00 per J 00 M Asparagus Plumosus, 214 inch pots, 2,50 " " Asparagus Sprengcri, " " " 2.25 " " Orders should be placed at once. Stock can be shipped now, or when you are ready to plant. United States Cut Flower Co. Elmira, N. Y. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Olgas and Cattleya Specloslssima, C* Mossiie, C. Ptsrclvaliana. Write for Prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers Mention The Florlats' Exchapgc when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsli, $10 per 100. Bostons, 2y, In., $3 per 100. Scottil, all sold. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. IfentloB The Florists' Bxcbsnge wbeo wrltlns. MARIE LOUSE VIOLETS Stroiit;, Sand Routed Ciittinj;s, clean and free from disease. February struck, $2.00 per 100, S15.00 per 1,000. BEDOIINa PLAINTS Sweet Alyssum, Double Dwar/, stocky plants in bloom, $2.00 per loo. SiD^le Petunias, finely mi.xed, strong and stocky, $1.50 |ier 100. Other bedding plants ready May 20. Cash with Order. C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 eniNEBECH, N. Y. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, f,;^,'"> '■> '^^ DOUBLE WHITE QERANIUHS, Mme. Chevallierre, out of 3% and 1 in. pots, $8.00 per 100. K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N. J . 738 The Plori-sts' Hxchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A WerUy Medlam oJ Intercbange for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and tbe Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. entered at New York Post OfBce as Second Class Matter PDbUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NFW YORK Telephont 376S John. I>l C. W T V^ n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 127 East Berwyn Avenue. rLLTTSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Price on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.60. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order Draft on New Torlc. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and Is our only receipt therefore. REGISTEaiE3> CABLE ADDRESS: Plorex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half Inch, 7Bc.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-Inch, $1.25. special positions extra. Send tor Rate Card show- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. The Senate Committee and Free Seeds. Senator Proctor, chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, in submitting to the Senate his report on the Agricultural Appropriation Bill tor the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907, makes the fol- lowing significant statement: "It may be stated that a decided majority of the committee expressed themselves informally as op- posed to the free distribution of common seeds, as authorized by law for many years, but deemed it in- advisable at this session to recommend a change, be- lieving that such action could not now secure the desired result, but trust at the next session a liberal appropriation for the distribution of rare and valu- able seeds may take the place of the present very ob- jectionable system." It is certainly a, most hopeful sign when a majority of the agricultural committees of both the House and the Senate have gone on record as being opposed to the Governmental free seed distribution. The death knell of the useless and ridiculous practice seems to have been sounded; and it is. we think, but a ques- tion of time when those who favor the absurd farce, may be called upon to help officiate at its interment. This wished-for .event cannot come too soon. The following letter from one of the prominent dele- gates present at the hearing before the Senate Com- mittee In Washington is interesting, and, we feel sure, generally reflects the views of the men who so ably pleaded the cause of the seedsmen at that time, to whom the seed trade and those opposed to the per- nicious, petty graft, certainly are greatly indebted. He says: "I consider this Quite a victory. It was more than I hoped for. It is unusual in congressional proce- dure, and shows to what extent the committee was influenced by the campaign waged against free seeds. When we appeared before the committee, we had it from the best information obtainable that we had five registered as being In favor of free seeds, two unqualifiedly opposed, and the balance doubtful; so you see, when the committee will go on record as saying a decided majority expressed themselves in- formally as opposed to it and hoped that the next session would see an end of what they called an objectionable system, a great change took place within the committee." Again we urge a continuance of the righteous war- fare against free seeds, which, as indications show, will ultimately prevail, and that, too. In the not far distant future. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. The third annual meeting of tliis society will bo held in Horticultural Hall, Boston. Mass., June 15 and 16, 1906. The exhibition will be in charge of James Wheeler to whom all flowers intended for exhibition must be shipped. Express charges on all exhibits must be prepaid, and should be so marked on the boxes, as no charges will be paid by the manager. All entrls must be forwarded so as to reach the secretary, A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass., not later than Wednesday, June 13. Exhibitors from a distance will please note the date, and mail ac- cordingly. All entries must be forwarded so as to reach the disqualified from any and all competition. At least one flower of each variety, in exhibits for competition, must be plainly labeled with the cor- rect name of the variety, when known, or the name under which it is grown by the exibitor. The Society will furni-oh uniform cards for all ex- hibits entered in competition for the prizes offered by the American Peony Society and any exhibit not so marked will not be judged in any of the classes. No exhibit can be entered in more than one class. Exhibitors may make as many entries in any one class as they desire, but only one prize will be awarded to any one exhibitor in the same class. Premium List. Herbaceous Peonies. Commercial Classes—Double. Class 1. Largest and best collection of varieties one flower each — First, $16; second, $10; third $5 2. Collection of best twelve and most distinct varl- eties. six flowers each — First. $10; second. $6. 3. Best collection of varieties in various shades of rose pmk, not less than three nor more tlian six flow- ers eacli — First. $10; second, $5. 4. Best collection of varieties, salmon and flesh colored, not less than three nor more than six flow- ers each — First, $10; second. $5. 5. Best collection of white varieties, not less than three nor more than six flowers each — First, $10- sec- ond, $5. 6. Best collection of varieties, cream white and light yellow, not less than three nor more than six flowers each — First, $10; second. $5. 7. Best collection of crimson varieties, without stamens not less than three nor more than six flowers each — First. $10; second. $6. 8. Best collection of crimson varieties, with sta- mens, not less than three nor more than six flowers each — First. $10; second, $6. 9. Best collection of tricolor varieties, including flowers with guard petals, collarette and center petals of different colors not less than three nor more than six flowers each — First. $10; second, $5. 10. Best flfty blooms, white — First. $10; second, $5. 11. Best flfty bloms pink, any shade — First, $10; second, $5. 12. Best flfty blooms, crimson — First, $10; second, $5. Special Prizes Offered by the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston. 13. Best collection of six varieties introduced since 1896, one flower of each — First, $6; second, $4. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Prizes Open to All. Special Prizes, Offered ijy Kelway & Son, Langport, England. No. 138. Herbaceous peonies. — Collection of eighteen named varieties, single or double — First prize, A silver gilt medal; second prize. A bronze medal. Society's Prizes. No. 139. Collection' of thirty or more varieties, double, one flower of each, five prizes, $15, 12, 8, 6, 4. No. 140. Collection of twelve named varieties, double, six flowers of each, three prizes. $12, 8, 6. No. 141. Specimen bloom, double, two prizes, $2. 1. No. 142. Collection of twelve or more named vari- eties, single, three prizes. $4, 3. 2. No. 143. Collection of twelve or more named vari- eties, Japanese single, including all single varieties destitute of pollen, three prizes, $4, 3, 2. No. 144. Vase of blooms on long stems, arranged for effect In the society's large China vases, three prizes. $10, 6, 4. No. 145. Collection of six named double varieties, white, one flower each, three prizes. $3. 2. 1. No. 146. Collection of six named double- varieties, rose pink, one flower of each, three prizes, $3, 2, 1. No. 147 Collection of six named double varieties, salmon pink, one flower of each, three prizes, $3, 2, 1. No. 148. Collection of six named double varieties, red or crimson, one flower of each, three prizes, $3, 2, 1. No. 149. Collection of six named double varieties, any other color, one flower of each, three prizes, $3, 2. 1. No. 150. Vase of twenty-flve blooms, double, white or blush, three prizes. $5, 3, 2. No. 151. Vase of twenty-five blooms, double, pink or rose, three prizes. $5, 3. 2. No. 152. Vase of twenty-flve blooms, double, red or crimson, three prizes, $5, 3. 2. No. 153. Vase of twenty-flve blooms, double, any other color, three prizes, $6, 3, 2. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticaltarists. Prize Essays. President W. P. Kasting offers three prizes of $20, $15, $10. for first, second and third best essays on "The Best Method of Marketing the Product of the Wholesale Plant and Flower Growers." The competi- tion is open to all, and essays must not exceed 1,500 words each. Those wishing to compete are requested to send their completed manuscript to the secretary not later than July 15. The manuscript should be unsigned, but the full address of the writer should in all cases accompany same. The awards will be made by a competent committee, and the names withheld until after a decision has been reached. Department of Plant Registration, The Soutliern Floral Nursery Co.. Fruitdale. Ala., submit for registration the following cannas: Queen of Beauty, color, .scarlet; foliage, dark green; height, 6 to 6 feet. A self-trimmer. II Flashlight, bloom small, in close clusters; flame | color; light green foliage; 7 to 8 feet. Majestic color red; foliage, bluish green, lined and ribbed with bronze; 7 to 8 feet. Bronze King, an eai-ly bloomer, flowers light red; leathery bronze foliage; 6 to 7 feet high. A cross of Marechal Valliante on Coronet. Giraffe, color yellow, blotched and nearly covered with bright red; foliage, green, broad-leaved; 7 to 8 feet. Moonlight, a seedling of Mont Blanc. Light cream color that does not fade to white; 5 to 6 feet. Blushing Belle, blooms blush pink, narrowly edged with creamy yellow; foliage, chalky shade of green; petals narrow; 5 to 6 feet. Southern Bride, salmon tinted red, edged with light yellow; foliage glossy green edged with a narrow line | of bronze; 4 to 5 feet. I Alabama, color, cardinal; four feet. Mississippi, a dwarf; golden yellow flowers with a few red specks in throat; foliage thick and leathery: 3 feet. Bucatunna, petals % to IH inches in width and 3 to 4 inches long, bright red; 3 to 4 feet high. General Kuroki. pink, salmon and yellow mottled and shaded; foliage, bronze; 5 feet high. Tom L. Johnson, dark rose pink; leaves, deep pur- plish bronze; 6 to 7 feet. Emerald, seedling of Musafolia; large, bright green leaves; 7 to 8 feet. Perfection, seedling of Lucilene Maillard; light pink, marked on back of petals with a darker shade; 4 feet. Daybreak, seedling of Mile. Berat, shell pink, edged with cream; iVz feet. Sunbeam, seedling of Sensation; large yellow flower marked in center with red; 4 feet. Jumbo, bright scarlet; bronze foliage of mammoth proportions; 8 feet. Governor Patterson, rose pink, bright green foliage; 4'4 feet. Chautauqua. Jr.. seedling of Chautauqua; scarlet red. bronze foliage. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. National Council of Horticulture. Report on Experimental Press Service. To Prof. H. C. Iri.sh, Secretary National Council of Horticulture: Dear Sir:— The tenth installment of the experi- mental press service conducted by the National Coun- cil of Horticulture was distributed on May IS to the 2.500 or more daily and weekly newspapers that had received the previous installments, either by mail di- rect or through press bureaus. This completes the expenditure of $180, set aside for a test service to determine the willingness of the newspapers of the country, large and small, to print matter, carefully prepared, calculated to stimulate the public interest in horticulture in al! its branchs, and to benefit financially the fiorlst, seed and nursery trades. The test has been successful. Letters from more than a score of managing editors of the best known newspapers of the country prove that the willing- ness of newspapers to print the articles we have dis- tribu'fed has amounted in many cases to eagerness. A list of the largest daily newspapers in the coun- try and of six large press bureaus, engaged in syndi- cating matter to both daily and weekly publications, was prepared the latter part of March, and the ser- vice was begun with a letter explaining the nature of the National Council of Horticulture, and the pur- pose of the press service. Editors were assured that the articles distributed would be prepared by experts and would give their readers authoritative and val- uable information concerning horticultural matters. The purpose of the service was explained as being a general stimulation of interest in horticulture, which would lead tO more beautiful homes, and a closer ac- quaintance with nature. A pledge was given that the articles should in no instance have the effect of advertising any particular firm or group of firms, or any article of commerce not generally disseminated. This pledge has been kept. To understand the full meaning of the results ob- tained by the test service, it must be remembered that lack of funds prevented any attempt to advertise our service. We could not urge on editors the rea- sons they should print the articles we offered. We were barred by poverty from the "follow up" system without which any ordinary business would be lite- less. We could merely offer our wares, explaining June 8, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 739 their merits briefly, and accept the first decision, for or ag'ainst them, in silence. As close a checl^ as possible was kept to determine what percentage of the papers to which the service was tendered made use of it. This was found to be approximately 90 per cent. This percentage is very much above what I expected, and I believe that had it been possible to have properly "followed up" our offers, the few papers that refused them would have been brought to see their merit. All the press bureaus and syndicates to which the service was offered accepted it. I give here a list of the bureaus and the number of papers they served as estimated by the different managing editors at my request, the number in each case being the minimum estimate: Kellog Newspaper Company, 750; Western Newspaper Union. 750. (These bureaus, the largest in the country, com- bined April 15. Up to that time they were supplied with the service separately and supplied it to their daily and weekly newspapers. The maximum esti- mate put on the number of papers served by the merged bureau was 3,000). American Press Association, New York, 400; Chicago Newspaper Union, 500. (These bureaus supply weekly newspapers): Madison (Wis.) Democrat Company, 25. These are daily and weekly papers of Wisconsin and Minnesota: Newspaper Enterprise Association. Cleveland, O., 6 0. (These are metropolitan dailies, including the Chicago Journal, Cleveland Press, Cin- cinnati Post, etc. The service went direct to the following large dail- ies and was used by them: Worcester (Mass.) Gazette, Detroit (Mich.) News. Grrand Rapids (Mich.) Herald, Peoria (111.) Journal, Dayton (Ohio) Daily News. Atlanta Constitution. Ohio State Journal. (Columbus. O.) : Duluth News-Tribune, Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, St. Louis Republic. Louisville Times. Memphis Commercial Appeal. Omaha Bee. Topeka State Journal, Buffalo Evening News, Indianapolis Sun, Kansas City Star. Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. Minneapolis Tribune, Brooklyn Eagle, San Francisco Bulletin, Washington Star, Spokane (Wash.) Spokesman Re- view, Philadelphia Bulletin, Chicago Daily News, Chi- cago Tribune. The willingness of newspapers throughout the country to print horticultural matter having been demonstrated, it remains to comment on the value of the service to the members of the nursery, seed and florist trades that supported it. The value cannot be questioned by anyone famil- iar with the effects of advertising. The articles sent out by the council have been advertisement, not for any one firm, but for the horticultural interests of the country generally. Every branch of horticulture has been affected by the wide range of subjects in the articles. No one will deny, for in.s'tance. that an article on how to grow pansles, printed in the Brooklyn Eagle, Phil- adelphia Bulletin, and the Chicago Tribune, leading newspapers in three big cities with a combined circu- lation of more than half a million, will stimulate the demand for pansy plants among 'the readers of those papers in New York, Philadelphia. Chicago, and a large territory surrounding each city. Such an article would probably be of so much value to the trade benefited, that by dividing ths expense among them, 'the dealers in each city could afford to pay for the article's insertion at advertising rates. Certainly to any enterprising dealer, that would be a business proposition not to be lightly put aside. An article on pansies was published In each of the large papers named and in 2.500 or more other papers throughout the country. It was distributed by the national council at a cost of about $5, and was published free. Is it conceivable that the benefit done by that article to the florists and seedsmen of the country was not worth the cost, and many times the cost? Every other article distributed by the national council was of similar profit to the trade, and was published with as little expense. Consider what the cost of this exploitation would be at adverti.-nd fragrant. All the varieties, with one or two exceptions, were of a beauti- ful silvery pink, or varying from flesh to rose. In 1S86 we procured the five of these varieties which he considered the best; and in thirteen years from one plant of each we propagated thousands, which we sold all over this country and in Europe; and we think that every plant sold was true to name. The varieties ob- tained from Mr. Richardson were: Dorchester, Grandi- flora, Norfolk, Perfection, and Rubra superba. These were all named by the late John C. Hovey, of Boston; One of the best varieties was Milton Hill, which, how- ever, is rather hard to propagate, as it is very slow to increase in root growth. There are a number of other Richardson's seedlings, but they are quite similar in color and habit to those already mentioned, and probably not as valuable for commercial flowers. "We have been thus particular in regard to the history of the Richardson's seedlings because certain parties in England have listed several of them as their own seedlings. In justice to Mr. Richardson, this mistake should be corrected. "Our peonies are raised in a very simple way; any good loamy land, good enough for corn or vegetables, we consider good enough for peonies. We sometimes plow two furrows deep, and set the plants quite closely together. Our rule is to fertilize the land at least one .season before plantine: the roots; and we never, under any circumstances, put manure or other fertilizer di- rectly under or among tlie roots at the time of plant- ing. For light land we consider peat muck — well ex- posed and decayed — the very best fertilizer for small peonies or other small plants. It produces an abun- dance of roots, which we consider of more consequence than extra large, often superfluous roots. As they make their root growth in the Autumn, it is desirable to get the plants well established before Winter sets in, although we have never known them to be injured by frost. September is the best time for planting; but they can be moved even up to November, or very early in April, before the Spring growth begins. If the planting is left until late Autumn, a whole year's root growth, as well as a season's blooming, is lost. "Full-grown prize flowers must not be expected the first season after planting. The plant needs two or three years in which to get well established and do its best. "The time of blooming varies considerably with the different sorts. We had them last year from the twen- tieth of May until the twenty-fifth of June. The bulk of our peonies were in bloom, last year, about June 21; but it was a late season, and ours is a late location." In the February number of the Journal of the New York Botanical Garden is figured a comparatively new species of draceena, nained D. americana, first discovered in 188S in and about the vicinity of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, at an altitude of three hun- dred meters above sea-level. Prior to this discovery, the genus Dracsena was known only from the old world, and its occurrence in Central America was wholly unexpected. At the present time the New York Botanical Garden is the only institution pos- sessing living plants of the American specie.s. These plants were raised from seeds collected in Honduras during February, 1903, and are now between four and six feet in height. June 9, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 741 A California Flower Show. The Siiriii^ lluwHT slinw 111; Tlu- Siiullicrn Califor- nia Hiirlicullui-al Socii-ty was opem-d Ui the public Wednesday evening. May 23, in Blanchard and Sympliony halls, Los Angeles, Cal. It was a flower show pure and simple, and in the best sense of that term. A few well grown specimens of kentias, are- cas, cocos, Aucuba japonica and Laurus-Cerastis no- bilis were artistically grouped about the rooms which added to the beauty of the show. The board of directors thought it best to have this exhibition of California floral products during the week of the flower festival, and the visits of Shriners to our coast, which proved to be a mistake. The week began with the grand display of daylight fire works and free exhibition drills in one of our parks, by Mystic Shriners, which were attended by thousands of people. The same evening an electrical display of 16 floats moved over the principal business sec- tions of the city which was witnessed by a multitude of happy, good natui'ed people who crowded two miles of the streets to their utmost capacity. Tues- day the flower festival had its parade. The proces- sion was over two miles long. Vehicles of every kind, from the 40 horse power automobile to the tiny pony cart, all hidden by flowers, were paraded before a cheering population of thousands. The premiums for the best decorated turn-out were so liberal that the skill of the decorator was seen at its best. Thomas Wright, the florist, drove a high wheeled cart drawn tandem by a pair of prize winning horses, and took first prize in that class. It was covered with yellow satin, to which was fastened Coreopsis lanceolata bloom, completely hiding the rig. To secure enough flowers he ob- tained in advance all that commercial growers and private gardens could furnish; he monopolized that particular flower for that time. To satisfy the public demand the electrical floats had to be brought out again on Tuesday evening. The industrious citizens of Long Beach had the scenes of the Fiesta reproduced, witli added attrac- tions in their town on Wednesday evening which took our people there. Thursday evening, Venice, another beach town, had the festivities of the carni- val, with some variations repeated there. Friday evening a prize fight for the championship light weight "pug" of the United States; Saturday even- ing it rained. Tihs combination of circumstances divided the attention and consumed the time, energy and money of the public to such an extent that the flower show was a failure financially. There is a limit to human powers of sight-seeing, and physi- cal endurance, and the best flower show ever held in Southern California was the most .slimly attended. John Bodger & Sons, seed growers, had on exhibi- tion a fine collection, 40 varieties of petunias both double and single, one dfluble pure white fully six inches in diameter. The 'petals of this new variety are not frilled. The firm's sweet peas, of which they grow 150 varieties, are not yet in bloom. They had but about 2 5 sorts on exhibition. Thomas Lambert of Sierra Madre took first prize for sweet peas. The new variety Countess Spencer, with its crimped petals, was very attractive. A Campbell Johnson of Garvanze took first prize on gladiolus. He had 50 varieties on exhibition, con- sidered by experts to be th > finest collection on this coast. The Colvillei type of this exhibit was ex- ceptionally fine. Fred Rafferty of Santa Ana made the best display of Groft's hybrids alone. The size of the blooms was immense, the largest the writer has ever seen. They were not entered for a premium. The most wonderful part of the show was How- ard & Smith's clematis. It is well known that all other flowers on exhibition grow to perfection in this climate, but no one suppcsed that clematis of the large flowering type could be grown in this dry climate in such a high state of perfection. After years of patient toil, and great expense of time and money experimenting this enterprising firm have succeeded in growing this superb flower- ing climber to perfection in Southern California, by working it on the stock of our native clematis ligusticifolia. They had hundreds of blooms on ex- hibition of Henryii. La France, Mrs. George Jack- man, Lord Neville, Blue Gem, and Otto Froebel, many of which were 8 to U inches in diameter They also showed a fine lot of hybrid streptocarpus of the caule.scent type. This is the first year that this class of plants has been introduced here for bedding. The experiment is being closely watched and if successful the plant will be another valuable addition to our flower gardens. E. A. Howard, gardener at Hotel Potter, Santa Barbara, .showed a lot of Shasta daisies fully five inches in diameter, of the purest white. F. C. Teo- mans brought in a bunch of bloom of the new daisy. Queen Alex'andra. It is a great improvement over the old sort. A vase of Burbank's crimson Califor- nia poppy was the first of the kind yet shown here. A specimen of snow plant, Sarcodes sanguinea, was brought in by some tourist who ascended the Sierra Madre range of mountains a day or two before. It was a curiosity, indeed with a fleshy stem about 4 inches in diameter at the base, and 16 or 18 inches high, without a leaf. The crown was three-parted with its curious flowers arranged on the stems like grains of corn on a cob. The whole plant from base to top was a brilliant red color. Surely there are still wonderful things ]'n plant life in these United States not yet seen by many people. Woods Floral Company of Wilmington took first prize on general collection of cut flowers also on Transvaal daisies and stocks, and a special award for Watsonia alba. Their scabiosa is extra tine, and sells for $1 per hundred cut blooms, while field grown carnations bring 2.5c. pei- 100. J. W. Wolfs- kin took first oTi carnations growy under ghuss. Miss .Midie Thomas of Pa.sadena, first on gaillardias, Kil- ward Kirby of Pasadena took first on snapdragons, Shasta daisies, pentstemons and tor a schizanthus pot grown. A. D. Peterson, gardener to Mr. John Singleton, took flrst on Boston fern. Asparagus Sprengeri, rex begonias. The aquatics of E. D. Stur- tevant won first, indeed there was no competition in this line of plants. W. C. Collett, gardener to Mr. A. C. Burrage, Redlands took first on field grown carnations; Dietrich & Hustan flrst on ken- tias. The city parks showed some well grown gloxinias, orchids, rhododendrons, maidenhair ferns, and some crotons. The last named should have been consigned to the compost heap long ago. A collection of 53 different varieties of cut flow- ers grown on a private place was numbered and a catalogue printed containing their names, both com- mon and scientific, as well as their nativity, for the benefit of visiting students of plant life, and proved to be one of the most interesting features of the show. This feature of an exhibition of flowers as they grow in this climate if carried out in greater length and more perfect manner would make our shows much more interesting, for the reason that Phalaeuopsis Schilleriana. Grower. H. Papworth. New Orleans, La. we have trees, vines, shrubs and herbaceous sub- jects growing here from every part of the known world. They cannot be cultivated outdoors in the East and would be unprofitable under gla.ss, hence few people know anything about them. Edward Rust showed a Nephrolepis elegantissima that was the wonder and admiration of all who saw it. Some Japanese iris grown under slats by Howard & Smith, were very fine — flowers large, on stems three feet in length. P. D. BARNHART. Mignonette. (Reitd before the Tarryto wd Hortlciiltur.iISocletj bj Joseph Bradley, Dobbs Ferry, N. J'.t Mignonette is like most other flowers we grow In- doors. It is easy to grow providing the right means are at hand to grow it. "The first requirement is a proper house. The next is the right kind of soil and manure to be used. The next and the most im- portant requirement is plenty of time to attend to it after it is planted. The kind of house to grow mi- gnonette in is in my opinion a house such as is com- monly used to grow violet's in, with the benches somewhat further from the glass. They should be from two to three feet according to the variety you Intend to grow, as the different varieties vary a great deal in height. Comparing Machet and one of the newest called Her Majesty, the former is nearly as dwarf again as the latter. But in my opinion the nearer to the glass it can be grown the better, providing there is head room to keep it straight. The house should be so constructed that both side and top air can be given, as the plant likes an abundance of air. Solid benches should be used where it Is posible, as there is not so much danger of the bottom roots becoming dry, which is very injurious to mignonette. We do not see so much effect in the plant, but we cannot expect such fine spikes. If solid benches are used the soil should be removed about ten inches deep and filled with good stiff loam and manure. The manure should be well rotted. I use three-quarter loam to one-quarter manure, with a good sprinkling of air slaked lime. If hollow benches are used they should be six Inches deep at the least; and if boards are used at the bottom they should be far enough apart to allow good drainage. Mignonette should be sown where It Is expected to bloom without transplanting it. After lines have been drawn crosswi.se and also lengthwise of the bed, say twelve inches apart crosswise and ten lengthwise, then place three or four seeds at each point where the lines cross each other. When the plants are one inch high they should be taken out leaving one in each place. After the plants have attained a height of four inches they should have the top pinched out to cause them to make side shoots and according to the size of the spike you wish to get the quantity of the shoots should be al- lowed to remain. If you wish very large spikes then only four or five, but very nice spikes can be had If eight or nine shoots are left to grow. It is very necessary to keep them tied up straight, and there are several ways of doing this; one is just to place a stake in the middle of the plant and run a string around. Some use carnation stakes, some also run wires lengthwise of the bed and strings crosswise, the same as some carnation growers do, and I think this way the best, it keeps them upright without crowding. After all the shoots have been taken, remove all side shoots from these; if they are allowed to re- main no good spikes may be looked for. If you wish to cut mignonette for the holidays the seed should be sown by the middle of August. All the air should be left on the house night and day until near frost, this makes the plants very stocky. But after the house is closed I prefer from 47 to 50 de- grees with as much air as it is possible to give at all times. I know that some growers advocate from 40 to 4 5 degrees, but in my opinion this is too dead, es- pecially so after the month of January when we get more sun. After the spikes have begun to form, apply liquid manure about once every ten days. I find horse manure suits first-class. Also nitrate of soda, about three barrels to fifty gallons of water. After the first crop has been cut, if proper attention is given to pinching and feeding, good cutting can be kept up until June. I think it a mistake to throw it out after the first crop has been cut, as I get better satis- faction later; the spikes are not quite so large, but you get a great deal more of them and they come so much quicker. The best variety to grow that I know of is the one called Her Majesty. It is rather tall but it gives good satisfaction. The greatest pest we have to contend with on mignonette is common cabbage worm or the larvse of the yellow butterfly and if this pest is not kept In check it will soon eat up all the plants. There are several ways of getting rid of this pest. I find paris green very good in exterminating it, but it must be used very carefully and not too strong or it will burn the plants. It ought to be mixed with water and put on with a fine spray; put enough paris green In the water to just color it. Salt can also be used dissolved in water, white hellebore, slug shot, pyre- thrum powder; tobacco dust can also be used dusted on the plants. But the best way is to keep the butter- fly out of the house by placing mosquito netting over the ventilators or by building a light frame work over the bed and covering it with netting. The earth worms also become troublesome in the solid benches if lime water is not used from time to time. I should also state that after the first crop has been cut and the plants are making new growth they will require abundance of water, and a good top dressing of well rotted cow manure helps them a great deal, but the liquid manure should be used as before. The spikes will be greatly improved if cut twenty-four hours and placed in a cool house before using them. Phalaenopsis Schilleriana. Some time ago w-e received from Hairy Papworth, New Orleans, La., a photograph from which the ac- companying illustration is made. Mr. Papworth at the same time furnished the foUow'ing interesting par- ticulars: "You will see by the phalaenopsis that they are fairly good specimens. They were in full bloom for six w'eeks, and seem to flower better ev^ery year. The plant has long narrow leaves. 18 inches in length by 2% wide. I have three plants of the narrow-leaved variety. I cannot say if there are two varieties of PhalEenopsis Schilleriana in commerce; I feel quite sure I have them distinct. "WTien a plant shows any kind of weakness, I never let the fiowers remain on it; in the case of healthy specimens this does not injure them, if looked after properly. The plants are growing with the East Indian orchids, close to the glass. I never give very much air. and they are kept constantly moist. Every year they are washed clean with the hose, when re- potting. During the Summer I feed them with a little weak cow manure water, about twice a month. Clean- liness is one of he main points in growing orchids." 742 The Florists' Exchange Philadelphia. The Retail Trade. The retail stores are very busy this week with weddings and college graduations. The annual garden party at the Young Ladles' College at Bryn Mawr was held on ■Wednesday. For this event Pennock Brothers had over 300 orders booked and were compelled to work all night Tuesday, as they also had two large suburban weddings on Wednesday. Other stores were busv in a like manner on Tuesday. The" Wm. Graham Company had a large dinner at the manufacturers' club Monday. The table was a large round one, with hollow center in which a large fountain was playing during the dinner. Although there Is plenty of business going on, the wholesale houses are loaded down with stock, there being so much in now from outside. Good roses are very scarce. Carnations are selling poorly. The Peony Show. The peony exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, on May 31 and June 1, was very success- ful; over 500 vases of flowers were staged. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., sent 25 varieties, six blooms of each, from their collection at Eiverton. This dis- play was a very creditable one, and the varieties were all correctly named. The firm has taken great pains the past two seasons with the nomencla- ture of peonies, and this year is not selling any of the flowers thus to be bettr enabled to go over the collec- tion in a thorough manner, and make any necessary corrections among re- cent additions to the collection. Among the firm's exhibits some of the best were: Duchesse de Nemours, large pure white; Golden Harvest, white tinged with gold; Mons. Paillet, a light pink; La Tulipe, white, very good, the flower resembling a tulip when partly open; Mons. Bellart, red; Felix Crousse, light red; Mons. Mallet, tufted center, very good; and Mme. Torel. a light pink. In the competition there were prizes offered in six classes. For best collec- tion first went to Mr. James W. Paul. Jr. (Joseph Hurley, gardener), who staged about 70 vases, many of very good varieties, but, unfortunately, the names were in many cases doubtful. The collection was procured from dif- ferent sources and plants of the same name from one source produced an entirely different flower from that re- ceived from another. For instance, in the center of this exhibit was a vase of Dr. Calliot; the flowers were large and pink in color. Other growers claimed the color of this variety is red. 'The other classes were distri- buted as to various shades of color, such as white shades, pink shades, etc., and the prizes were taken by Mr. James W. Paul, Jr., Mr. C. A. Griscom (R. B. Barclay, superintendent), Mr. John W. Pepper (Wm. Robertson, gardener), and Mr. W. Lippincott (James Cole- man, gardener). An automobile was seen on Broad street on Tuesday with Wm. K. Harris occupying the chauffeur's seat. At the Florists' Club meeting it was decided that anyone desiring to com- pete for admission to the convention bowling team must roll 20 games on the club's alleys in the four weeks commencing June 11. Edward Reid called the attention of the club to the necessity of it taking up as a body the grievances against transportation com- panies, saying that better results could be obtained thereby. This brought out considerable disausslon. DAVID RUST. Pittsburg. Memorial Day. Trade for Memorial Day was quite good; retailers and wholesalers all cleaned up well and were satisfied with prices which were high enough in some instances. There was a good de- mand for peonies which were much used for the decoration of graves. The best brought as high as $4 per dozen at retail, while ordinary sorts ranged from $1 upward. The home grown stock was good, buf not In supply enough for the demand, as in some places they did not do as well as last year. Some that were shipped from outside were very poor. Roses were in fair demand, also carnations, and prices were good. Some extra fine Harrisll lilies, were seen the past week with from 8 to 12 blooms on a stalk and of good size. The demand for sweet peas is active. Outdoor roses and other flowers make up variety and sell well. The plant trade is still very _brisk and good plants are abundant. The de- partment stores sold more plants this year than ever before and are still at it. Roses of all sorts were handled by many thousands and were bought rather freely at prices lower than the growers could sell for. Business for the month of June promises well, particu- larly for wedding orders. Trade Notes. The growers are kept busy taking care of stock in the fields, also in erect- ing new houses, of which quite a few are already under way. The Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Company at Bakers- town, are finishing two very large houses, all iron construction—for roses and carnations. The new Plant Com- pany on the South Side hills, in which E. Fisher is interested, is putting up houses of good size, all of cypress lum- ber. The Automobile Club is making ar- rangements for a gala day on June 16, when the first floral show will be held in this city. The committee in charge plans to interest almost every motor- ist in the western part of our State in the floral parade of aufos. It is the plan of the committee to have the line of parade principally through the parks. From the enthusiasm with which the announcement is being re- ceived, it is evident that the inaugura- tion of an annual floral parade will be most successful. E. C. REINBMAN. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. The cut flower marke't has con- tinued unusually active since Memorial Day, and stock is daily cleared out at a surprising rate. Growers generally who cater to this market look for a sudden decline in prices and little de- mand for stock to follow in the wake of Decoration Day, which to the trade hereabout is best in point of sales of any holiday throughout the year. The time that Intervenes between the last of May and the middle of June, which marks the time of commencement ex- ercises in schools and colleges bids fair to prove a period of activity rather than quietness, as has been the case in former years. Providence, and in fact the entire State. Is a community that has reached the distinction of placing Memorial Day foremost upon the list of occasions In the amount of business brought to the florists. From the larger stores upon the leading thoroughfares of the city, and from smaller establishments In country towns comes report that every blos- som was sold early In the day; all of which is evidence that the day is rapidly becoming an occasion of deeper significance and greater de- votion. It is reported that representatives of a wholesale commission house In New York were visitors in this city last week, the object of their visit being to learn the demands of the market with a possible view of establishing a branch store should conditions appear favorable toward Its support. Provi- dence is growing rapidly: It already has scores of commission houses In other lines of business; not a few growers and retailers have been heard to re- mark that the support accorded cut- flower commission houses In other cities was conclusive evidence that such an enterprise if established here would receive mutual support toward placing it upon a permanent and prof- itable basis. The recent prolonged drought, mingled with brief extremes of heat and frost at frequent intervals, proved somewhat disastrous to stock planted out. Considerable bedding stock has been lost. Carnations have suffered, but recent rains have revived the plants greatly. These unfavorable weather conditions place before grow- ers the advisability of indoor culture for carnations: even in view of these facts, there is little possibility of the practice becoming general, as few can afford to throw out old plants at the time when young stock Is ready for the houses. Albert Holcher, Johnston, R. I., has supplied this market with the finest sweet peas seen this season. He has a small but complete range of houses de- voted entirely to violets, sweet peas and stocks. Most prominent among the varieties of violets are Princess of Wales and La France; the latter a larg- er and deeper colored fiower, which is rapidly gaining In popularity here, commanding a better price than other kinds. All the violets are grown In benches and throughout the entire Winter and early Spring the house was a mass of royal purple blooms. He is one of a few growers who find stocks a paying crop. His establish- ment is a model In neatness and Its proprietor Is destined to rank high among growers who aim for quality in flowers. W. H. Tarbox has invited the mem- bers of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society to visit his dahlia farm and in- cidentally participate in a clambake at a date to be decided upon later. Those who enjoyed the festivities of the field day, last September, at this farm, may recall an occasion long to be remem- bered. A hailstorm of moderate intensity passed over this vicinity last Saturday evening; no damage is reported. W. N. Campbell, repres.entative of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, called upon the trade last week. G. B. W. Newport, R. I. Memorial Day. Memorial Day business this year was In excess of that of' any former occasion. The use of plants was more general than formerly, while the ceme- teries seemed to be literally covered with cut flowers. Of course, a great deal of lilacs and outdoor flowers of other kinds were displayed, but there were used also large quantities of choice Indoor flowers. There is no question but Memorial Day is becoming one of the principal floral display occasions of the year, and while a striving for individual su- periority of display may be somewhat foreign to the spirit animating those most deeply Interested, still facts that will undoubtedly have a bearing on the future of the trade ought to be plainly stated; therefore It appears to me that with the sad memories of the great conflict that caused the observance of Memorial Day, fading away, this cus- tom instead of fading away also will become still more universal, until, through time, it will be the recognized floral event of the year when rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, will thus out- wardly, at least, honor the memory of their departed kin. It is well that there is hope of It being so, for one reason, because there are none too many such occasions now from a busi- ness standpoint. Trade Notes. While the regular Newport sea- son Is popularly supposed to begin on June 1, it is usually well on to the middle of June before there is much doing; then the time Intervening is em- ployed by the florists in getting things into shape and maturing plans for an arduous campaign. A Newport season, no matter how business Is, is very try- ing on whoever is In charge of a floral establishment, and that for various reasons: Sometimes several florists are asked to submit estimates of the cost of elaborate decorations in prospect. Now any one can imagine how unsat- isfactory a job It must be to figure on that kind of work in the middle of Summer, and often at short notice. On such occasions what helps the success- ful bidder Is, that usually before the decoration Is well under way, the plans are radically changed, conse- quently, the manner of compensation is changed also. Large plant decora- tions often bother the florists because there Is but little material to draw from when large specimens in plants are wanted In numbers, while In the vicinity of New York a man would have no trouble in picking up what he wanted in a very short time. With cut flowers It Is much easier, because a supply equal to any demand can be ob- tained from New York or Boston on very short notice. There are a great many roses grown by Carl Jurgens for the Summer trade, but nothing like enough. Mr. Jurgens also grows large quantities of lily of the valley. Orchids and other choice flowers are usually ordered by the florists by tele- phone as they need them. There are a few orchids grown here for sale, but they are not grown In sufficient quan- tity to be a consideration In the mar- ket. While some entertainers never de- viate from the rule to have only what is known to them as high class stock In their decorations, the possibilities of the florists' art are so fully! recognized by many more that common flowers, such as antirrhinums and gladioli, are often used and that to great advan- tage In decorations for dinner parties. American Beauty roses are called for here as elsewhere. Mrs. As'tor has sel- dom any other flower on her dinner table. There are thousands of Beau- ty used every week In Newport dur- ing the gay season, while roses of other kinds are also used up in large quantities. D. M. Kalamazoo, Mich. Trade Notes. The business for Decoration Day turned out as expected — one of the largest and most profltable of the year. Stock of all kinds was In full supply, except carnations which were In some places rather short. The weather re- mained fair although cold, so that practically no business was lost. Out- door flowers were very scarce and cut no figure In competition with the regu- lar florists' stock. Carnations were easily first In demand, and although large quantities were on hand, these cleared out very rapidly. Peonies and cape jasmines seemed to hang, and. I think, have not gained in popularity during the past year. Pot plants, such as hydrangeas and geraniums in blossom, also had a large run, and the number sold of the for- mer makes it appear as though these mjM JOA-Bj SuiureSaj osiB aj'E sju'eid the public. Van Bochove & Brother did an ex- ceptionally large shipping trade, and say theip business shows a large In- crease over that of previous years, both in the shipping and retail. The Cen- tral Nursery Company as well as Dunkley's also report increases over last year, while Fisher & Rocklin ap- pear to bee well satisfied with the business done. The cemetery florists, James Fraser *nd F. Meyers, were kept on the jump for a week or two previous, and are pretty well cleaned out of all salable stock. The bedding plant trade has been very good and practically everything has been cleaned out already; the growers are well satisfled with the Spring trade as a whole and are now getting busy replanting, etc. Good business is looked for during the present month as the number of weddings, school commencements, etc., booked for this and surrounding towns promise to make June a good month. S. B. St. Louis. News Notes. Dr. A. S. Halsted, president of the St. Clair Floral Co., Belleville, 111., was over the past week. The doctor visited Tom Wilson, at Kimmerwick, who is reported very sick; he has charge of the Dauerheim greenhouse there. Dr. Halsted's daughter Dora was married on Saturday to C. J. Stovel of Detroit, Mich., at the home of her parents. The decorations at the house were elaborate. Frank A. Weber, in company with his brother Walter, visited brother florists at Kirkwood last week. Several of our local seedsmen are shaping their business so as to allow of their attending the annual meeting of the American Seed Trade Associa- tion at Toledo this month. Henry Lohrenz declared himself the other night saying that he had rid himself of his hoodoo while visiting Captain Beyers, and expects to make a place on the convention team. Harry Balsley, the "red pot" man, from Detroit, Mich., and Martin Reu- kauf of H. Bayersdoi;fer & Co., Phil- adelphia, are here this week calling on the trade. Charles Wors has a stand at Delmar Garden this Summer, In charge of his wife. He Is out picking ferns for the local trade. Shaw's Garden was open to the pub- lic on Sunday, June 3, and according to the turnstfle 27,831 persons passed through the gates, or 2,000 more than the June opening during the World's Fair year. As usual, the heads of the garden and the students were on hand to welcome the visitors. The gardens look better than ever before. The florist bowlers who comprise the league team will wind up the series this week. The boys lost their match last week, winning the flrst game. The team was made up of Kuehn, Ellison, Melnhardt, Schrafer, and Lohrenz. ST. PATRICK. ELMIRA, N. Y. — Fire occurred In the building In which the store of Robert M. Leavltt. florist. Is located, on May 26. Mr. Leavltt places his loss from water at about $500, cov- ered by insurance. June 9, 1900 The Hlorists' Exchange 743 REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The market is quite a little overstocked with flowers of most kinds just now, and while during the latter part of last week there seemed to be quite a little spurt in business, it fell away to almost nothing- by Monday, and since then there has been practical- ly nothing doing. The supply of peon- ies is coming in like an avalanche, and nearly every wholesale store in the dis- trict appears to be overloaded with them. The best selling variety seems to be that old favorite, Festiva maxima, and at times 75c. per dozen has been realized on that variety. This was only for small lots, however; in quantities, many of them had to go at $4 per 100. But considering that peonies are so plentiful, and job lots of some kinds could be bought at $1 per 100, the $4 per 100 price for Festiva maxima is not so far out of the way. If the warm weather continues many more days, the chances are that the peony crop will be mostly over within the next week or ten days. Roses of first-rate quality are not so very plentiful considering the large supply of these flowers coming in. Mil- dew seems to have got hold of the plants of a great many growers, and much stock is being sent to market that has to be sold at any price in order to get rid of it. Good, clean stock of Bride and Bridesmaid can be had at from $5 per 100, for the best grades, down to 50c. per 100 for number two; but on the mildewed stock, whatever the length of stem the flowers may have, there is absolutely no bpsis of charges at which they could be quoted. American Beauty are about holding their own figures where the quality is first class, but there are a great many coming in that, although they have the necessary length of stem to be classed as special grade, the flowers are very inferior, and deal- ers are glad to get rid of them at any price offered, $5 per 100 being consid- ered a fair average for such long-stem- med blooms. For the first time this season it can be said that the market on carnations has fairly broken down, and prices have gone all to pieces. Good grades that less than one week ago brought $3 are now offered at $1 per 100, and find no buyers. There are too many coming in for the demand, and it is -a. common sight to see them offered at 50c. per 100 in job lots. Cat/tleyas are arriving much more plentifully than they were, and there does not seem to be business enough to use them up satisfactorily, although it cannot be said there is any material change in values. Sweet peas are extremely plentiful; as are pansies, lily of the valley, gladi- oli, callas and lilies. The lattc are be- coming much cheaper than they were a week ago, prices ranging anywhere from $3 to $6 per 100. Smilax and other green material seem to be going fairly well, and prices re- main steady. It Is not expected that there will be much doing until the 15th of the month, after which time it is believed that, with a few late weddings and school commencements, a reasonable amount of business will be done until the first of July, when the dull Summer season will begin in real earnest. BOSTON. — There is a vast difference in the condition of the market now from that of a week ago when the great quantities of flowers were selling as fast as they could be brought in. Now they will hardly move at all, and large stocks are on hand. Roses sell in quantities at from 50c. to 60c. per 100 for the poorer grades, while the better grades seldom bring over $S. Carnations are not of very good quality at this season and the quantity is largely increasing, although fairly good prices for this season has been the rule. The better grades bring from $2 to $3. Lilies and callas bring $8 and $10. Peonies are now getting plentiful, the better grades bringing 75c. and $1 per dozen, while the common grades realize $4 to $6 per 100. Sweet peas remain at 50c. and 75c. Pansies bring 35c. to 40c.: and lily of the valley $2 and $3. while the highest grade readily realizes $4. J. W. D. CHICAGO. — This remarkable head- quarters for cut flowers has once more shown to the world its wonderful ver- satility by holding up to a price, the produce offered throughout Memorial Day week to a figure but slighty lower than the ruling price of the days imme- diately preceding the holiday. Up to and including Saturday the demand held good and prices were generally higher than could be expected at this season. The reports were practically unani- mous with the commission men, whole- salers and growers, that the Decoration Day trade had been one of the best and in all ways one of the most satisfactory holiday experiences In the history of the business, while the retailers naturally made some complaint on account of the unexpected jump in values at the last ■O fi- mument, in many cases after extensive urders had been taken. With the opening of the present week a transformation was presented, when to a very large extent the purchaser could name the price at which he was willing to buy, and the formula "take it or leave it" was extirpated from the vocabulary of the salesman and manv goods of the better grade failed to find a customer. Roses, carnations, peonies, gardenias from the South, and the gen- eral run of herbaceous and other com- mercial stock are now to be had in abundance, with an uncertain demand. On the whole it may be said that the quality of the stock presented is fully as good as could be expected at this season. W. K. W. ST. LOUIS.— The florists about town, and especially those in the vicinity of the cemeteries, are well pleased with business done on Decoration Day. which seems to be getting better each year. The wholesalers, too, are satisfied with both local and shipping trade. All grades of stock were sold at advanced prices and suddenly became scarce. The best grades were not looked for, as is usual on holidays. Plant trade was heavy, and reported ahead of that of last year. The next two weeks are expected to bring much business in the way of late weddings and school closings. The wholesalers look for a big shipping de- mand. First-class fancy stock is limited to hundreds, while other grades come In in thousand lots. Prices are up to what they should be at this time of year, on fancy stock, but other grades go for little or nothing. Roses are much mildewed owing to the few cool nights; long American Beauty bring $3 a dozen for the best ; medium and shorts are more plentiful. Brl-le and Bridesmaid are very poor in quality. Carnations are plentiful in all grades with fancies at $2; others at $1.50 and $1 per 100. The quality is keeping up splendidly. Lily of the valley is in fair supply and good demand a,t $4 per 100 for fancy. The Kirk wood growers are sending in quantities of sweet peas, but the stems are too short to bring a good price. A few callas are still in the market. Peonies from around here are over with, but a few are being shipped in. Greens are in good demand: common and fancy ferns are somewhat scarce. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS.— Without a doubt Decoration Day business was the best that has ever been experienced on that holiday. No unusual gains were report- ed, but almost every one was enabled to sell out by Tuesday noon. In numer- ous ways^ — -because of the abundance and easy price of stock — this holiday is more satisfactory than others. Peo- nies, candytuft, swainsona, feverfew, and Ten-week stocks were plentiful. Prices were reasonable, but the margin of profit was greater on this out of doors stock than the margin on flowers during the cold months. Roses lily of the valley, and sweet peas were not in much demand, but since Decoration Day a number of weddings have made the call for these brisk. Many mildewed Bridesmaid and Bride roses are being received, at $3 and $4 a 100. Good Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are selling at $3 to $7 a 100. Madame Abel Chatenav Is the prefered pink at $5 to $7. A few La France bring $6 to $S. Just now carnations are burdensome, and the best may be had at $2 to $2.50 per 100. Several dep.irtment stores are retailing them for 25c. a dozen. A quantity of Spanish iris is retailing well at 35c. "a dozen. Cold storage Har- risii lilies are rather scarce at $10 per 100. A few June wedding orders have al- ready been booked .and it is sincerely hoped that Cupid has been busy enough to make trade for this month surpass that of 1905. which was a record-break- er. I. B. COLUMBUS. O. — As was expected our florists did the largest business in years last Wednesday. This big trade had been planned for, and everything was ready for it — immortelle wreaths, box- wood pieces, large stocks of cemetery vases and flags, and immense stocks of cut flowers. The weather was good, and people in great numbers visited all the cemeteries with their loads of flowers for our honored dead. Each succeeding year this beautiful custom seems to be increasing, and the trade profits accord- ingly. Early in the week all signs pointed toward a large business, and so strong did the demand for flowers start, that our florists felt that the very low prices that had prevailed would stand a fair advance; and so rates were in- creased, and held firm and steady as follows: Peonies, $1 a dozen; carna- tions, 75c. and $1; roses. $1.50 to $5 for the best American Beauty; sweet peas at the rate of $1 a hundred, put up in DOUBLE . . . HOLLYHOCKS ChatlerN strain, 4 colors, .3i in. pots $.5.00 rer 100 Allegheny, 3^ in. pots _ S.'i.OO per 100 Ageratntn, 3 variet.eB. 2 ioch $1.£0 Aqullegiaa, GalUardias and Poppiea, 2 Inch 2.00 Calendnla Meteor, 2 in 1.00 (;o8nio8. dwarf, early and giant flowering. 21nch 1.00 Cuphea, 2inch 2.00 Oracaena Indivisa. 3 inch 4.00 I>u8ty Miller. 0. Gymnocarpa, 2 Inch 2.00 Feverfew, double and Golden, 2 inch 2.00 Gazania Splendens, 2 inch 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, very fine, 4 inch 8.00 Mad.Sallerol Geraninms.very flne,3^1n. 4.00 Marigold Kl Dorado 1.00 Phlox UramniondiGrandlflora.2inch.. 2.00 Zlnula, flneBt double, dwarf and tall, 2 Inch. 1.00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES BERLIN. N. J. CAninlAo. AI.LKM \M V. Ill \~ IIIMII It- SOS, METALl.ICA, Bl.AC k I'HIX V. \\ \MII\(.. TON, K.VTE <1R:VV, llii- ii^u C:.!!! la ol.liid rtowere-1, s.^arlpf, etr-., S4 in. p,M n»i. ItAIILIV J I K- KK-*, naiii-'il, $,;.r,ii per liHi. CaHh, please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto., Md. Uentlon The FlorlstB* Bxchange when writing. any size bunch the customer wanted; pansies. 25c. a bunch of about twenty flowers; and outdoor iily of tlie valley 50c. a dozen. Hardy outdoor shrub stock, such as snowballs, etc., was in very small supply, owing to the un- seasonably cool weather we have had; and many of the craft claim it was this fact which gave such a great boom to other cut-fiowers. Peonies and carna- tions outsold everything else: and the supply in places ran short. Our grow- ers learned one thing Decoration Day, and that was .that in any such rush as we had last Wednesday, stock must be available in large quantities and of the best quality otherwise they must not blame our florists for sending to the large centers for it. A little lot of stock only emphasizes the demand in any such rush of trade as came with Decoration Day. F. W. ST. PAUL.— Trade the past week is reported by all dealers to have been very good. Decoration Day business was the largest experienced in this lo- cality for many years. Kach year it seems to be getting heavier, and it looks as though the demand for flowers on Decoration Day will before very long equal the Easter rush. Stock has been more than scarce, and it was impossible to get near enough with which to supply the call. It is doubtful if there is one florist in this section but what was compelled to refuse orders. The heavy rains of the past few weeks practically spoiled all outdoor stock, and as we have had no sun whatever there was nothing cut. Efforts were made by all dealers to buy out-of-town, but it was t)f no avail, as growers in the smaller towns seemed to be in the same posi- tion. Cape jessamine certainly come in liandy, and many an order that called for carnations was filled with the former. Peonies, also, helped out some- what; but as there were not many of them on the market they did not last long. The demand for blooming plants was also exceptionally heavy, the country towns taking considerable stock from the cities. The cemeteries were more liberally supplied this year and load upon load of plants was carted to each of them. The different societies and lodges decorated a large number of graves, this being somewhat unusual with them. Prices were good, and no difhculty was experienced in getting a good, fair figure for everything. Cut flowers could be sold at any price; it was not a matter of price, but a ques- tion of getting them. Price lists were sent out by the different dealers quoting roses at $1.50 a dozen about two weeks before Decoration Day, and what they bought for that day, or, in other words, what thev could get, cost them lOc each, so their margin of profit was cut to a fine point. PAUL. NEW BEDFORD, IWASS.— Everyone reports a good business for Decoration Day; flowers sold well, and about everything sold out. Ten-week stocks helped out grandly; a good many thou- sands were cut in this section. There was a good demand for bedding plants, which sold well at fair prices. Gera- niums brought from 10c. to 15c. each; some of these were made up in pans. In cut flowers carnations sold at from 60c. to 75c. per dozen; roses $1.50 per dozen, cut Ten-week stocks brought all the way from $1 to $2 per dozen for very choice stock. R. H. Woodhouse did a big business In filling urns and boxes for the cemetery; this used up a large number of geraniums, vincas, etc. The bedding out rush Is now on. Carnation plants are about all In the field in this section and the recent heavy rains have helped them wonder- fully. HORTICO. POT GROWN CANNAS Iloady for Iiiiinoiliiitc Delivery RED Per 100 The E.\press, 21/2—3 ft, Tlie Very Best $0.00 Crimson Bellller, 3 ft 4.00 PeiiiiKylvaiiia, 5 ft 4.00 .1. Coliette Rochaliie, 31/2 ft 3.50 Chas. Henderson, 3Vi ft 3.50 YELLOW Klizabeth Hoss, 3— 4 ft 4.00 Burbank, 3 ft 3.50 RED AND YELLOW Oscoda, 2—2% ft. Extra Fine 4.00 PINK Chas. Molin, 4 ft 2.50 Mdlle. Berat, 4 ft 2.50 BRONZE LEAVED Robusta, 6 ft 3.50 Musafolia, 7—8 ft 4.00 Mi.\ed 2.50 Several other standard varieties in limited quantity. NATHAN SMITH & SON, *°m?c'h*.''' 30,000 GERANIUMS In liU.l and bloom. 1 in, pots. S. A. NUTT, A. RICARD, BEAUTE POITEVINE, DOUBLE WHITE, $6.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. $10 [ler 100. COLELS VerschaffaKli and Goldsn Bsddar, $20.00 per 1.000 ; $2..50 per 100. A. IN. TOWEll West 200th St. s Ft. wasDiDgton Ave. NEW VORH CITY Uentlon The Florists' BxchaDge when writing. LAST CALL FOR Bedding Plants Pote 100 1000 1000 Ageralum, Blue Perfection...2i $1.25 $10.00 1000 White Verbenas 3 1.50 Mixed Geraniums 4 4,00 3 2.50 Single Petunias 21 1.00 Lobelia 21 .75 Alternanlhera, Yellow 21 I 75 ). S. BLOOM, RimSVILLf, PA. GERANIUMS 3 in. pot plants, mixed colors, in bud. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Fine 2 in. L. A. Nutt, Bucfiner, Poitevine, Ricard, Perl 2 Fall l>elivery In any Quantity. k Z I have almost 200,000 Stock Plants to ^ ^ work from, and want your order now so ^ that I can give it special attention. Send for Descriptive Price List. SMILAX l.'jO.OOO Smilax ready June 1.5th, carefully cut and grown with air space arouud every pot- ^ 2.5,fHX) Asparagus Plumosus Per 100 $1..50 Per once repotted 2.50 20.00 1,000 P $12.50 J ► ^ 25.000 Asparagus Robustug ^ once repotted, a great im- ^ provement on Vlumosus. 3 Try a hundred 6.00 40.00 ! ^ 2.000 Asparagus Deflexus, a ■ 2 beautiful pot plant 5.00 i ^ 75.000 Asparagus Sprengerii I 2 once repotted into 2i rose i 2 P0t3 2.00 15.00 J 5.000 Asparagus Sprengerii Sin. pots 6.00 40.00 I Sample Plants of any Stock. 5c. each, Send^ for List. t ALBERT M. HERR * ^ LANCASTER, PA. J « »▼▼▼▼»»»▼▼▼» ▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼TTTT 4 Uentlon The Florists' Qxchange when writing VINCA 4 in., $5.00 per 100. 3 in.. $3.00 per 100. Cannas, Austria. Pres. Cleveland, $1.50; Ameri- ca, $2.00 per 100. German Ivy, 2 in., plants $1.25 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in.. 2 plants in pots, vines 4 to 7, $8.00 per 100 ; 2 in.. $2.00 ; R. C, $1.00 per 100. Glechoma, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. H. urn & SON, ™' Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Fine 4 in. stock, in bud and bloom. $.s,00 rcr 100; 2.1C. PIT crate for crating. A. Ricard, S. A. Null, Francis Perlcins, M. Chevelierre, iVI. De Castel- lane, Dryden, etc. Salvia, till. Tc; :^, in. .5c,; Fuchsia, 4 in. 10c ; 3 in, *>c,; Begonia. ■! in, 1.5c,; :Un, lOc; Mar- guerites, 4 in 10c. ; Pelargoniums, 5 in. 15c. Vinca war. and Major, :l in. sc,; 2 in, Vinca war., :on«u iCxebBuKe wuen writing. GERANIUMS 2J in. pots, best kinds, $1.50 per 100. ALYSSUM, single and double, in bloom. $2.00 Iier 100. SALVIA BONFIRE, 2j in., $2,00 per 100. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 5 in. pota, $15.00 per 100 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, Wakefield, and Early Summer. $1.00 per 1000. Tomatoes, .1 varieties, tine plants S2.00 per 1000. Cauliflower, Snowball and Erfurt, $2.50 per lOOO. Sweet Potatoes, red and yellow $1.2.5 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Kooted cuttings from sand, clean healthy stock of the following varieties: Willowbrook, Polly Rose, Pacific, Rob. Halllday, Wm. Duck- ham, Dr, Enguehard, Bonnaffon, American Beauty, Maud Dean, $1,.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Cash with Order. a. R. INEIPP, Aqueduct, Jamaica P. O. Mention The FlorlstB' , N.Y. Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Froni2j in. pots. J. Nonin, »4.(ifl per 100 ; J35.00 per 1000. White anil Yellow Bonnaffon, White and Yellow Jones, AmorKa Ipink). and Enguehard, etc. at S2 50 per 10(1 : »20,00 per 1000. Cash. HENRY EICHHOLZ, •WAYNESBORO - . - - PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSAISTHEMUMS White— Timothy Fjiton. Mrs. Geo. S. Kalb. fine. early, Estelle, Alice Byron, Ivory. . Pink— Glory of the PaciBc. Balfour, Minnie Bailey. Dr. Enguehard. „,..,, ,j, Yellow-Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. John Whilldln. Robt. HalHday. Rooted OuttlnKS. $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florlsta* Exdian^e when writlnK. CMRVSAINTMEMUJVl STOCK, 3 1=4 in. POTS A. J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Pilkins Maud Dean Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham . Wm. Duckham,. PINK YELLOW Appleton C. J. Salter Bonnaffon Mrs, E. Thirkell.. Per 100 $2.50 3.00 2.00 5.00 2.50 2.,50 2.00 10.00 2..50 2.50 3.00 2.00 4.00 October Sunshine Per 100 Yellow Eaton Smilax from 2M inch pots WHITE Ivory Mme. Bergman Alice Byron Mrs. Henry Robinson Polly Rose Timothy Eaton White Coombes White Dean CRIIMSON Black Hawk John Shrimpton $2..50 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 .■i.OO 2,.50 2.00 2 50 3,00 3,00 2,00 2.00 EDNVA.RD J. TAVUOR, Southport, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Jun* 9, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange IT IS A GaBM All the new ferns have SOME good qualities, but ONLY ONE has ALL the good qualities. That one is INEPHROLEPIS WHITMANI |745 ^ Every frond is perfect. Never reverts to type. It grows and increases as rapidly as the old Boston. Makes a symmetrical plant in any size pot from 2J^ inch up. Its superiority is acknow- ledged by the introducers of the other forms of Boston fern. Received a unanimous report of superior merit from the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston on February 20 last. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society on March 24, at their big spring show, honored it with a Silver Gilt Medal the highest award made to any of the numerous novelties exhibited. Buy now and get the advantage of having a good stock to sell while it is yet a novelty. I Orders filled strictly in rotation. Heavy advance orders are noM in hand. Prices, $25 per 1 0O; $200 per 1 0OO. 500 at 1 0OO rate H. H. BARROWS & SON, WHITMAM, MASS. J 746 The Florists' Exchange GLMSSIFIED MOVERTiSEMEMTS CASH WITH OBSES. The columns under this heading are reserved tor advertlsementfl of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouse, Land, Sec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. No adTt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements in these columns, 15 cents per line; count 12 Hues agate to the Inch. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be adjiressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure Insertion In Issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 127 E. Berwyn Ave. STOCK FOR SALE PRIMULA OBC. GRANDIFLORA. SEEDLINGS, 25c per 100; 2'A in- Pots, ?2.00 per 100. Cash please. A. Kelyi-a & Son, Puughkeepsie, N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, seedllugs, 25c. per 100- 2VS! In. pots, fine plants. fi.OO per 100. Cash please. A Relyea & Son, Foughkeepsie. N. Y. . , SPIRJEA arguta and Thunbergla, fresh new seeds, $1.00 per oz. Fannie Hadden, 54 High- land street. Meshantlcut, R. I. Win Bichanue. Asparagus Plumosui N«nD» seed, tor carnation or roie plants. Bitual Hill Floral Co., 841 S. Ixx AngelM St., Los Angelea, Calif. ^^^^^_^^_ SEMPLE'S Asters, second sowing, five best co- lors, mUed, ready to plant middle of June. $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. & h. Roshach, Pemberton, N. J. PEONY FBSTIVA MAXIMA, large stock of strong plants, 2 years old. and of large clumps. A. Dessert. Peony SpeclaUst, Chc- nonceaux, France. Catalogue Free. 100 000 SWEET POTATO SPROUTS now ready. Yellow Nansemond and Little Stem Jersey, $1.50 per 1000; 5.000 and over at $1.25 per 1000. Address W. F. AUen, Salisbury. MO. GERANIUMS. 3% In. pots, to close out: oOO Sweet Scented, $5.00 per 100; 30O La Favor- ite white; lOO Poltevlne. 300 Double Mixed, at ■ $6 00 per lOO. Cash with order please. John G. Holmes. Snugus, Mass. 6 000 RETINISPORA. assorted, well rooted and hardened. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3.00O Hydrangea Otaksa, 2hi In. POts. in excel- lent condition, $5.00 per lou; $45.00 per 1000. Adolf Muller, Prop., Acorn Hill Nurseries, Hoyt Pa. STOCK FOa SALE— Baby E«liibler« «ne dor- mant .tock, $26. per lOO 2 l-» '■'<*; J?' plants, extra weU rooted $7. per 100, »aB. per 1000 Orden booked for delivery now or any time op to late Spring. Samplea fret, Blown Brothers Co., Rocheater, N. Y. PANSIES in bloom, all the best colors and mark- ings, 1st size, $1.60; 2d size, $1.00 per 100. Coleus. HeUotrope, Salvia. Alternanthera. 214 In., small, $1.00 per 100. Tomato Plants, $1.00 per 1,000. Cannas, started In full Ugbt, 6 In. high, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. W. H. ParslI, P. O., Chatham. N. J. ASTERS, named, stocky, 214 in., 3V4c. ; in flats, $3.00 per 1,000. Antirrhinum, Ic, ; As- paragus Sprengerii, 4 In., bushy, 10c.; Cuphea. 2 in. 2c.; Hardy Carnations, 2Mi in., 3c.; CalUopsls. 2'/4 in.. 2c.; Campanula. 2c.; Cos- mos, 3 in.. 3c.; Dahlias. 3 in., 4c.; Gerani- ums, 4 in.. 7c.; Dianthus, 3c.; GalUardlo, 3c.; Hellanthus 3c.; Hollyhock Allegheny, 3 In., 4c.; Kochla, 5c.; Lobelia, 2c.; Marigold, 2c.; Maurandya, 3c.; NIcotlana, S., 8c.; Phlox D.. 3c ; Verbenas, 2c. C. D. Zimmerman. Buffalo, N, Y. CANNAS Started Cannas. Ready for delivery after May 20. RED AND SCARLET. Alphonse Bouvler, 6 ft. .$3.60 100; $30.00 1000 Beaote Poltevlne, 4 ft. . 4.00 lOO; 35.00 1000 Chas. Henderson, 4 ft... 3.50 100; 35.00 1000 Flamingo, 6 ft 3.60 100; 30.00 1000 J. D. Elsele, 4 ft 4.00 100; 86.00 lOOO YELLOW WITH RED MARKINGS. Cinnabar, 4^4 ft $4.00 100; $35.00 1000 Florence Vaughan, 6 ft.. 4.00 100; 86.00 1000 riNK AND SALMON. Paul Marquant. 6 ft $4.00 100; $35.00 1000 Peachblow, 4 to 5 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Virginia, iM ft 3.50 lOO; 30.00 1000 WHITE. Alsace, S ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 BeONZE FOLIAGE. Robusta 6 to 8 ft $3.50 100; $30.00 1000 Shenandoah, 4 to 6 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 Grand Rouge. 10 ft 3.50 100; 30.00 1000 OROHID-FLOWERING. Austria, yellow, 5 ft $3.50 lOO; $30.00 1000 ItaUa. red, gold edge, 6ft. 3.60 100; 80.00 1000 250 at 1000 rate. Cannas, my selection $3.00 100; $25.00 1000 Caladloms (i in. pipe, $2.40; 38-ln., grip, ^-ln.-3>41n.pipe, K-'ii. DIDC UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips M-ln.-S rlrt VIotO in. pipe, $2.00. GIDDCII unCC New. M-ln.. guaranteed 100-lbe. OAnULn nUot pressure, 7K ots. per ft.; M-in. not guaranteed, m cts. per ft. UnT DCn QACU New. Cypress, S-ft.i8 ft., from nUI'DCU OHOM 75 cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.80 up. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in . $1.00 each. Cll UlUITCn U/IDC new No. 18 gauge in rolls BALVAIIILlU nine ofl21bs. atSOc. perroU. Jl I ■ 0 O New American 10x12 single tl.SS kl BXX per box; 12x12 single $1.90 per HkNWW box; 10x12, 12x12, 10x16 double, $2.86 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double, $2.88 per box ; 18x18, 18x18, $3.20 per box ; 16x24 double $3.40 per box. Second hand glass, 8x10, 8x12, and 10x12 at $1.50 per box. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Balld- Ins Material, Ventllatluir Apparatas, Oil, White Lead, Pntty, Faint, Polnta, etc. ETROPOL.ITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y, llMttsB Ike Flarleti' Hzckuce wb« wrlttac. M! June 9, 1908. The Plorists' Exchange 747 FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Oult Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Ifentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. FOR SALE. Old greenhouse bars, 13 and IS feet in length, 1 cent per foot f.o.b. cars. Victor Brother&y 5 1 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. Ifentlon Tlie Florists' Bxchange when writing. FOR SALE.— All the 4 In. Hitchlng's pipe, also the glass and sash bars contained In three greenhouses, each 20x100 feet. Address Wm. Charlton, Madison. N. J,, or J. K Al- len. lOG West 28th St.. New York City. FOR SALE — A lot of new glass, 16x18. A dou- ble; also 2 In. Iron pipe, new. Sickness cause of Belling. Address J. T.. care The Florists* Exchange. BOILERS. BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL gofid second hand hollers on hand, also new No. 16 Hitchlngs at reduced cost. Write for list. Wm. H. Lutton. West Side Avenue Station, C. B. R. of N. J., Jersey City. N. J. XXX STOCK ALYSSUM PUMILA, very dwarf, finest grown, $1,50 per 100 HELIOTROPE. Light and liarli, x x x strong, 3 in,, in l.ud and bloom. $2.50 per 100. LOBELIA. Dwarf blue, extra 2 in., in bloom $1.00 per 100, GERANIUMS, very finest varieties mixed xxx strong 4 in., in bud. $5,00 per 100. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest grown, mixed. 500 seeds. $1.00; fa pkt., 50c. CINERARIA. Finest large-flowering, dwf. mxd., 1000 seeds. 50c, DAISY, double Oiant mixed. 1000 Seeds '25c. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically selected. ."SOOO seeds. $1.00; half pkt.. 50c. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret, pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses ifentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARINATIOINS SMITH & GANNETT, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" JfllB l8 THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traaera. It is also taken hy over Itioo of the best Continental houses. Annual subBrriptions to cover oost of EOBtagi^, T& cents. Money ordera payable at owdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE rH. A." ^Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europtan «g«nt« tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION UeDtlon tbe llorUtB* Bzchuisss99S9eeoeoeeeeeoeeeooeooooeose9sseseosososo9sseoeosseeoe9eeeooseoeoososeo9eoos« Mention Tha riorlet*' Bxcbansp when vrlttug. GRAFTED ROSES FINE STOCK. KEADT NOW. Richmond, C2.60 per doz., tl6.00 per 100, ¥126.00 per 1000. Klllarney, $2.60 per doz. , $18.00 per 100, $160.00 per 1000. Etolle De France, $3.00 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Kaiserln, (laraot. Uncle John. Chatenay, $2.00 per doz., $1B.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, 2H in. pots, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond , $13.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ktoile De France, $12.00 per 100. 8unrlHe, Perle, ft»unset, Chatenay, $6.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100: $38.00 per 1000. CANNAS Best named varieties from 3^ in. pots, $6.00and $8.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Oen. Hntton. H. A. Allen, Jeannie Nonin, Mera- tham Yellow, Merstham Red. Mrs. Wm. Duck- bam. From 2H. pots, fl.&O per doz., $10.00 per 100. Oheltoni. Convention Hall, Dora Stevens, Lady OraDston. Mrs. W. Higt?Ie, Mrs. T. W. Pockett. From2>^ In. pots $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. A. J. Balfour, Q. W. Chllds. Miss Alice Byron, Dr. Enguehard, Nellie Pockett. MayCower, Yel- low Eaton. From 2H in. pots, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. Colonel D. Appleton. Cremo, Geo. Kalb, Mrs Mc- Arthur, Mrs. Barkler, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs, Nagoya. Opah. Robt. Halllday. Solell D'Octo- bre. Vivian d'Morel, White Bonnaffon, Wm. Dackham. Price from 2H in.potB.$3.&0per 100. $30.CO per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng. Black Hawk. Cnl- liu^ordll, Dorothy Devens. Glory Pacific. Harry May. Harry Parr, H. W. Reiman, Ivory, J. E. I-aRer, J. H. Troy, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mad. Gastellier. Minnie Wanamafeer. Mrs. Baer, Mrs. S. T. Murdoch, Miss M. M. Johnson, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey. Mad. Freo. Beat Mammoths, trom pots $3.00 varieties, 92.00 and 93.00 per 100 ; $18.00 IN. V. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. W^OOD BROTHERS, Rishklll, Uentton The Florists* Dxchanse when wrttins. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Just arrived. May .'i, per steamer Jfar(;wf((a from Amsterdam, first consignment 5000 of all sizes now at your disposal (more are coming) ; prices as usual, no advance; .50c.. 60c.. ysc. to $1.00. A. Compacta Robusta, large plants only. Price $1.25. $1.50, $1.7.5 each. A. Glauca, large plants. $1.00. $1,25 to $1.50 each. Cash with order. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. LOOK ! LOOK ! Surplus stock at slaughtering prices to make room for our importation of Aittuoariab and palms. Per 100 GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, fine stock out of 4 in. pot, $6,00 to S7.00 Mixed Varieties, 4 in 5.00 FUCHSIAS, mixed. 4 in 6.00 NASTURTIUM, dwarf mixed, CALADIUM ESCULENTUM, 4 in... A. W. SMITH'S best pure white MOON VINE, i in,, per 100, .$10.00, 2i in AGERATUM, 4 in., per 100, $6.00. 3 in BEGONIA VERNON, pink and red. 4 in., per 100, ,*i00, 3 in 6.00 ,00 ,5,00 4,00 HELIOTROPES, 4 in,, large, bushy, PLANTS out of 2* in. pots, as follows : VERBENAS, PHLOX DRUMMONDI, Granditlora, PETUNIA, dwarf stripped and California, stripped VICTORIA ASTERS, separate colors, COSMOS, ZINNIA ELEGANS, LOBELIA, dwarf blue and BASKET PLANTS, VINCA VARIEGATED or PERIWINKLE, Per 100 ... 6.00 GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 0,000 Florence Vaughan Cannas, Dry Bulbs. $7.50 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100. I have a few thousand mixed Dahlia Tubers, some of my very best, but names got lost ; divided roots. $2..W. 100; $20.00 per 1000. Some of these roots are worth wholesale $10.00 per 100. Please send cash with order. Tubers shipped the day orders are received. I am booking orders now for Egyptian or Winter Onion Sets, ready July 15th at $200 per bushel M^RK J THOMPSON, RIO VISTA, VA. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK NOTE PRICES Except where noted plants from 2J inch pots : Doz. 100 Rex Begonias, seven varieties $0.75 $5.00 Asparagus SprangarlU 60 4.00 Baby Primrose 60 4.00 Swainsona Rosea 60 4.00 Manettla Vine GO 4.00 Justlcia Veiutina 60 4.00 Clerodendron Ballourl 60 4.00 Blue Moontlower 60 4 00 Boston Fern 60 4.00 Scottii Fern I.OO 7.00 Piersoni Fern 1.00 7.00 Tarrytown Fern 1.00 7.00 Sword Fern _ 60 4.00 Jacksoni Fern 60 4.00 Geraniums, 15 best varieties, includ- ing 'r'-lot;raph 60 4.00 Achy ran thes, Red 60 4.00 Alternantheras 50 3.00 Clematis Paniculata, from 2 in. pots .60 4.00 Violets, Princess of Wales, Farqu- har. Luxonne, Admiral Avellan and Swanley White 60 4,00 Ampelopsis Vellchll 60 4.00 Grevillea Robusia 50 3.00 Cannas, 30 different varieties, started plants. $4.00 and $5.00 per 100. lO.OOO CARIVATIOINS Strong well rooted plants, from 2 inch pots absolutely clean, the followini,' varieties: McGowan, The Queen, Bristnn Market, Ethel Crocker. Francis Joost. Louis Haettel, Melba, Flora Hill. CMimax, Wm. Scott. Eldorado. Queen Louise and Estelle, 50c. per doz., $3.50 per 100. ROSBS A fine assortment of the best varieties in 2i inch pots, clean, thrifty stock, strong and well rooted, including the following varieties : Prince Camille de Rohan, Vick's Caprice. Gloire Lyonaise. Perle des Blanches. Coq, Des Blanches, Mme. Charles Wood. Francois Levet. Chestnut Hybrid. Gl(»ry of the Exposition of Brussels, Mme. Alfred Carriere, Alfred de Rougcmont, and in Hybrid Teas, Chatenay, Meteor, Tri. de Per- net-Pere, Mme. Jules Grolez, Climbing Kaiserin. etc., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. PLEASE rVOTE We have in stock over five hundred different varieties of Roses growing in 2i inch pots, and can also furnish this same stock from 4 and 5 inch pots, all plants on their own roots, ready for immediate effect. Send us your list for quo- tation. Catalogue free for the asking. THEDINGEf&CONARDCO. West Grove, Pa. [stablished 1850. Seventy Greenhouses. Ueotlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids. My well known strain now ready for im- mediate shipment in five true colors including the fringed varieties, extra well grown plants from 2i in. pots, $5.00 per 100, *15.00 per 1000. From 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $(i5.00 per 1000. REX BEGONIAS. In very choice varieties from 3 in, pots, fine plants, $8.00 per 100. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Order at once, crop very light, Mention The FlorletA* SxcbaDge when writing. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. LOBELIA CARDINALIS Fine Plants, one year old. in 2* and .3 in. pots. 4c. Sweet William, assorted colors, 2i in. pots. 3c, Foxglove, mixed, '2h in. pots, 3c. Canterbury Bell, 2h in. pots. 3c. Luplnus, mixed, 3 in.. 3c. Holly Ferns (Cyrtomium falcatum) . 2 in. pots. 3c. R. G. HAN FORD, NORWALK, CONN. JOHN SCOTT, WHOLESALE GROWER Rutland Road and E. 45th Street, BROOKLYN, N Y. Telephone 2090 Bedford. Note address. I have removed from Keap St. Greenhouses. Mention Hie Florists' Bzchsnge when wrltlnf. 748 The Florists' Exchange Gloxinias. per doz. In bloom, very fine plants. $3.00 . $25.00 per 100. Pot grown. Pink and Blue HydraDeeas, flnn plants, just showing buds. Can be shipped out of pots for planting in vases for veran- das and on lawns, also for planting out in beds and groups, large bushy plants. 6 in.. 6>>i and 7 in. pots. 35c., 60c.. 7oc.. Jl.OO. $1.25 each, also by the dozen and the 100. We have two 160 foot houses full, in 6in.,6W and 7 in pots. Baby Karablers, from 2)4 In. pots $5 00 per 100; SHiln. pots. $10.00 per mo ; grafted in Manetti, 3 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Keiitia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 per doz. ; also by the 100. Also $1.00, $1.60, $2.00, $2.60, $3.00 each and by the doz. Larger plants, single or combination. $6.C0i $7.00, $8.00, $10.00, $12,00, $16.00, $18.00. f 20.00 each. Dracaena Frasrranfi. $6.00, $.1.00, $12.00 per doz. 6 in., 6M and 7 in. pots. Dracaena Termlnalin. $6.00, $9.G0, $12.00 per doz. Well colored, fine for combina- tion vases for hotels, etc., b}i in. pots. Latania Borbonlca, $4.00. $5.00, fft.OO per doz., also by the 100. Phoenix Canarlensia, 8 In. pots, 94.00 per pair; larger plants, 8!^ to 7 feet high. 11 Id. pots $12. CO to $14.00 per pair. Scottii Fern, »7.00 per doz. Bird*i* Nest Fern, large plants., 6J^ in. pots, $1.50 each, $18.00 per doz. Araiicaria Fxcelsa, oOc. 7Ec., $1.00, $1.60, $2.00, $2.60 each. Pink Rambler. Dorothy Perkinn. e'i in. pots, pot grown, for planting out,$8.0« jjer doz. Crimson Bamltler, iu bud, from 6. 7 and 8 in . pots, $0.00 and $12.00 per doz., also by the 100. Cut Flowers of Gardenias, $3.00 per doz. Also plants in pots, nice and bushy, one year old, $8.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. Daisies. $3.00 per doz. 5 in. pots. Queen Alex- andria, dbl. white, in bloom. $8.00 per doz. Asparagrus Flamosus* 3^ in. pots, $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per ItO. Aspidistra, green, $1.00 per pot, 10 to 12 leaves. Cut Flowers of Lily of the Valley, $4.00 and $5.00 per loo Extra selected flowers. We have them every day in the year. Boxwood Pyramids, In Pots, »1 50, $2. CO and $2 60 a pair, fine plants. Other sizes sold out. Bay Trees, Pyramids 48-50 in. high fiom top of tob- .$12.00 per pair 55-flO in. high from top of tub . . 14.00 per pair fi5-70 In. high from top of tub. . 16.00 per pair 72 in. high from top of tub 18.00 per pair 84 in. high from top of tub 20.00 per pair Bay Trees, Standards, (with 4 feet stems.) 28 in. diameter of crown $12.00 per pair 32 in. diameter of crown 14.00 per pair 38 in. diameter of crown 18.00 per pair Peat for Orchid planting, $2.00 per aacb, containing one barrel. Leaf- M old , $1 .00 per bag. Cash with order or satisfactory New York references reqalred. 4NT0N dClllJLTnEIS, 19th »t. £> 4th Avenue., COLLEGE POINT, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. COLEUS Verschafleltii, Golden Bedder and 15 others. 2 in. pots. .?1..50 per 100 : tl.5.00 per 1000. Price per 100, "2 in. pots 3 in. pots Ageratum Pauline and Gurney S1.50 Lobelia Compacta - 1.50 Fuchsias 2.00 3.00 Vinca Variegated 8.00 Salvia Bonfire 2.00 3.00 Heliotropes, dark 2.00 3.00 Pansy Plants in bud and bloom. .50 cts. to $1.00 per 100. S.T.00 to &S.00 per 1000. Geraniums, Castellane, Buchner, Doyle, Viaud, ' Poitevine. Nutt, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. 4 in. $.5.00 per 100. Cannas, 3 and 3* in. pots. $1.00 and $.5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 4 in. pots, $.5,00 per 100 Cash with Order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson. N. Y. Mention The FloristB* Exchange when writing. TAKE NOTICE We still have good stock in quanity as fol- lows : In bud and bloom. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, A. Richard. John Doyle. -lean Viaud. La Fav- orite, Mme. Jaulin, Gloire de France and other good varieties. 3i in. pots. $.5.00 per 100. Helio- trope, Chieftain and Queen of Violets. Zi in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Cannas, C. Henderson. F. Vaughan Queeu Charlotte. Duke and Martha Washington, green foliage, beautiful pink bloom, 4 in. pots, .$5.00 per 100. Begonia, flowering. 3i in. pots, $.1.00 per 100. Begonia Rex, 3* in pots. S5.00 per 100. Single Petunias, large flowering. 8 in. pots, .S2 .SO per 100. Nasturtiums, Verbenas, 3 in. pots. $2. .50 per 100. Parlor Ivy, Ageratum, Dwarf Blue. Lobelia, Cuphea, 2^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Vinca Variegata, 2^ inch pots, very good. $200 per 100. Heliotrope, 2i in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Rose Ger- anium, 3^ in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK. TRENTON. N. J. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. AC ^ P ^ e S£UPI.ES, O I b rC O $3.00 per loco. field grown, white, pink, lavender, Diirple aod red. COLEUS, a. Bedder snd VKK.SCHAF- FELTII. 2in. 'c. STEVIA SEKBATA and VARIEGATED, 2 in. 2c. GEKANlUM8j2H in., Viand. Bruant. Perilns, Buchner, RIcard, Hill, Bernandian and 7 other Borts- «2.«0 p»r 100, HKI.10TK0PE,blue, 2 in,, 2c. ROOTED CVTTINOS List below, per 100, prepaid. FLOWERING BKGONIAS. 8klnd8,$l.i0 COLEUS. 10 kinds. m<:. $6.00 per 1000. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds. $1.00. 8TEVIA SEKBATA and VAKIEGATA,76c. Cash, or O. O. D. BYER BROS., CiiamDersburg. Pa. UentlOD Tlie riortats' Eichange when writing. Decorative Plants Latania Borbonica, 2H in. pots, $3.00; 3 in; $6.00; 4 in., $16.00 per 100. Large BpecimeD plants from $2.00 to $5.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana,2^ in. pots, $8.00; 3 in., $15.00; 6 in., $50.00 per 100;ein. $16.00 per doz.; 7 In. and upward. $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca LuteBcens.Sln. $10.00; 4 in. $20.00 per 100; 6 in.. $1.00 each and upward. Pandauas Ctilig, 2 In. pots, 93.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Draceena IndiTi§a, 6 In. pots, $15.00; 8 In., $26.00 per 100. Phoenix Reclinata. 61n.pot8,$3&.00per 100. Phuonlx Canariensis, fine specimen plantB, from $3.00 to $36.00 each. Arancaria Excelsa, 6 in. pots, $B5.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 1^0. Nephrolepis Compacta, 3 In. pots. $8.00; 4 In.. $16.00 per 100. PlantB in Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. HentioD The Floriati' Hxchange when writing. Heliotrope, Coleus and SdlVid inch $2.00 per 100. Alternanihera, 21 in., small. $1.00 per 100. Tomalo Plants, .SI .0(1 per 1000. Pansias, in bloom, all the best colors and markings : 1st size, $1.50 ; 2d size. $1.00 per lOO. Cannas, started in full light. 6 in. high. $.1.(XI per 100. Cash please. p. O. CHATHAIVI, IV. J. Men t Inn The Florists' Exchange when writing. PBTUNIAS SINGLE GIANT RUFFLED From 3 in, pots, .13.00 per 100. ASPIDIUM TSUSSEMENSE, 3 in . SS 00 per 100. ALBERT WM. BOERGER, Gardenville. Erie Co., N. Y. Mention The Florists* Elxcbangp when writing. I\# \X (Hardy English) 4 in. pots. 4 to .1 V T feet high, well branched. $1.^.00 per lixi.. cash. JOHN RECK (El SON. Bridgeport. Conn. MentluD The Florists' Exchange when writing. A Precocious Chrysanthemum. (126) I send a flower of chrysan- themum to get your opinion. It is a sport from Viviand-Morel. I grew the plant in a 9-incli pot, and it came into bloom in September. After it was done flowering I cut out tlie old stem and left the young growths. Some of these were showing buds. They run into flower and have con- tinued so all "Winter; and at this date (May 24) the plant is full of flower and bud. The flowers are small on account of the plant not having been repotted. The plant stood in tlie open air all last rainy season without darn- aging the flowers in the least. I made cuttings of this sport; as soon as rooted they run into bud. I potted them off and pinched out the bud; soon they brolie from the eyes and now those young plants are loaded with fine plump buds. I find it can be flowered all the year round, which will make it a very great acquisition in the way of an early Spring flower. I guess some of my Eastern friends will have an anxious eye to get hold of such a break away from the family of chrysanthemums. WM. S. MUNRO. Vallejo, Cal. — The flower sent for inspection is evidently of the true type of Viviand- Morel, and could hardly be called a sport because of its flowering out of season. We would also say that the reason of its blooming out of season is, no doubt, due to the peculiar treat- ment afforded. We frequently see here in New York well-grown flowers of chi-ysanthemums during the Spring months. These have been produced by growers who cater particularly to a certain trade, and by changing their cultural methods have no difficulty in obtaining flowers at that time. Water Supply for Irrigation. (127) I have a piece of land that lies in a bad way for irrigating. There are three places where I can get water on my land. The Yellow- stone Kiver is Just 10 feet below at one point. A slouch runs about 10 feet below the land I want to irrigate; and a big ditch runs through my place. I would like to irrigate about 40 acres above the ditch, and about the same from the river or slouch. Would you please tell me which would be the best way to raise the water; and if a hydraulic ram would work in such a place. A. K. K, Mont. — Without knowing the exact lay of the land, it is rather difficult to tell just how the irrigating can best be accomplished. If the slouch is a run- ning stream, a hydraulic ram could be installed easily, and the water lifted to a small reservoir at the highest point of the land from which the irrigating can be done. If the slouch has no current, however, then a hy- draulic ram would be out of the ques- tion; and recourse to one of the steam or hot air pumps would be the only alternative. If the Yellowstone River can be used for irrigating purposes, that would be the place to install a hy- draulic ram, and from there lift all the water required. We would advise consulting some engineering firm about the matter before adopting any Iilan. It might be possible that the water can be lifted cheaper by a windmill than by an engine of any kind. FLOWER FOR NAME, L. F. W., Conn. — Epimedium pinnatum var. ; the specimens are too imperfect for determination. RRDISin CRENOlflTA. In 4 in. pots, cheap to close out. 1st size. $15.00 per 100; 2nd size, $10.00 per 100. For special price on larger lots, jiddress. MADSEN ® CHRISTENSEN, 218 Bidwell Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Men Hull Tlie riorists' li^xfliange when writing. A. M. HENSHAW ..Wholesale Florist.. 52 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FifSt class Roses and Carnations a specialty. Consignments Solicited. Tel. 55S3 Madison Sq. Mention The Florists' Eschange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tii St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-6243 Madison Sq. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28 A. UeDtlon The Florlsta* Exebaoge when writing. ASTERS, all colors, $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, all colors, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. COLEUS, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS, PLUMOSUS, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERM, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, HI- BISCUS, FERNS, FUCHSIAS, VINCA VARIEGATED, ALTERNANTHERAS, CAN- NAS, 2 'a in. POT ROSES. Send for Ust. The National Plant Co., Dayton, O. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. 100,000 ASTER PIANTS Queen of the Market, Perfection, Victoriat Ostrich Feather, and Semple's Branching, in best mixed cnlors; strong stocky plants, ready to plant out, $2.00 per ICKK). GUSTAV PITZONKA, BRISTOL, PA. Ueotion The Florista* Exchange when writing. Dreer's Superb Braaching Field grown, large healthy plants. Lavender. Crimson. White, Sl.OO per 100; SO.OO per 1000, pre- GEORGE ROY, BELVIDERE, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Colcus-Rootcd Cuttings Verschaffeltli Golden Queen Fire Brand Queen Victoria Beckwith Gem Fancy Varieties 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder Hero Messey Pearl of Orange German Ivy Heliotrope 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. Positively free from mealy bug. AGERATUM Stella Gurney Princess Paulino SALVIA, Splendens 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. . A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL • - CONN. Uentlon The Plortota' BTChaDg« when wrltlag. COLEUS ALL GRADE3 ROBrST BUSHY STOCK. Verschafleltii, Golden Bedder and Fancy, $5.00 per I'JOO ; Oiant I-eaved. *8.00 per 1000. Last two many kinds of very brlghteet. hit:li colored. Rnplanted. branchy $7.60. iiiant, $9.00 per I'OO. EXTRA STRONG from ont-door, ready to bed at once, $10.00; Giant, $12.00 per 1000 |C PKK CENT. DISCOUNT ON VerschaflFeItU '*' Fancy and Ulant. for Cash orders. DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Uentlon The Florlstfl* Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture Price, $i.60 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.2-8 Duane St..Ncw York IfeotloD Tbe Florlsta* Exchaoc* wben wrltlug. June 11. 1908 The Hlorists' Exchange 749 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. cemmlsslOD Merchaots Id CUT FLOWERS OeCHIOS AT ALL SrA»ON& 63 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madtnon Square Ueotlon the FlorlatB' Bxchange when writing. C. BONNET O. H. BLAKE BONNET S^ BLAKE Wholes»ale florists 106 Livingston Street. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Telephone: 4(WS Main. Consignments solicited. Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. Mention The FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... -THE RELIABLE HOUSE— IIO \A/est 2Sth Street Teieiihone 3J4-3'2.5 Madison Square. Mentloo Tbe FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST., NEW TORK Telephone, ^lo-lMji Madleon Square GRCWKRf* ATTENTION! Always I^eady to deceive Fme Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so West 29tk .Street 'Phone, 661 Madison Square. NEVtr YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids KBtalihelieii i.hns Mention the nortaf ' Bxcbangc whea writing. ALEX. J. GITTMAN Tlie 'Wliolesale Florist of lieyv York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-7S Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN. N. Y. Ut;Dtlon the FlorlBta' Bichapge wbcp writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2931-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Florista' Bzcbange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER , Wholesale OommlBslon Dealer Id CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillougHby St., '""SSSriSiBtn. BROOKLYN, N.-Y. Mention the Florista' Exchange when wrltlDg. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VrEST 30th STRCCT NEVr YORK Conslgnmenta Solicited. Telephone : 280 Madison 8q. HmUoo tte riMlst*' Biebuice wbn wHtlnc. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST %# A I I B V ' ALWAYS GRADE OP VMkkBT ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS. JAMES McMANUS, 75«%°°i,. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coo^an Building, NE'W YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers. Wall Space for advertising porpoaes to Rent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention the Florists* Bxcban^ when writing. A. L YOUNG & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madison Square. Consignments of choice cut flowers eoUcited. Prompt payments. Give ^^8 a trial. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H. LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 4636-4627 Madisou Square Establisbed 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Conslgrnments of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesele Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York ivif-pliniie Call: E'/j Madison Square. Mention the Flortats* Exchange when writing. Telephone Call 736 Madison Square Mention The_Floriata' Exchange when writing. JeKeMen t> *■ 9 ft * o, "a ^ Qi -^ '-^^X%% <>*i V->. ^ %^ ^ "k >^ ^ w ?» \^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO W. GHORMLEY wholesale^comm.ss.on Receiver and Bblpper of all varieties of Cat Flo-wers elephones, 2200 and 2201MadUonSguare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wtoiesale Prices ol Cot Flowers, Hew YorK, June J, lie prices qnotetl are by tbe bandred aniens otberwlse noted. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West. 29th Street-, New York ilentlon The Florlete* ltaccha»ge when writing. J.Selteman Joseph J. Lew I A Beauty, lancy — Bpeclal " extra No. 1 No. a M " No. 3 • Bride. 'Maid, fancy — spc'l 2 " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Mme. Abel Chatenay AblANTDM ChoweaNum Ahpabagub " Plumoene, bunchee " Sprengerl,buDcheB Callab Cattleyab Daibieb 8.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1 00 to 50 to a 00 to 2.00 to a. 00 to .50 to .75 to 25.00 to 10.00 tc 15.00 to K.OO to 25.00 to .60 to to to 15.00 a. 00 6.00 4.00 1 00 5.00 8.00 2.00 1 00 5.00 i;.oo IJ.OO .78 1.50 50 00 25.00 20.00 6.00 40.00 1.00 r Int'r grades, all colors, - • White g Standard 5 Vakietieb i B •rANOT— fc. cTbehlgheit M grades of ^3 standard var.) y Noveltieb LiLIEB Lily of the Valley Mignonette Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. Panbieb, per doien bunchee... Smilax Sweet Peab, per bunch to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 8 00 to 1.00 to .50 to to to to .50 to 12.00 to .02 to .50 1.00 1.00 1 00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1 50 1 50 .S 00 i; 00 2.00 1.00 .75 ao.oo .08 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist S'.'d'&!rn"»'iurr; 39 WEST asTH st., new york ALL VARIETIgS OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautx. Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Liljr of the Valley, Carnations S;X°,'I',L'.;; JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28tli St.. NEW YORK Edw. C Horan SS West 28th St., INEW VORK TBLEPHONB, U«2-I463 riADISON SQUARE CUT FLrOWERS AT WHOU,ESAUE JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tal. 4.878 Madison New York. OppoBite New Tork Cat Flower Company Mention The Floriete' Bichange when wrltlii^. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 WesI 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES—Vloiett, Carnttlons and Roiei ' Shipping orden receive prompt attention. Conalgn- menta Solicited. Telephone t S864 Madison Square UentloD the FJorletB' Bichange when writlni;. Frank 11. Traendls Charles Scoenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones I 798 and 7»9 HADISON SQUARE Consignments Solicited Mention the norlef Bxchenxe whea writing. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 51 W.28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4463^464 MADISON SQUARE Mention tbe riortata' Bxchanye wbCB wrttlng. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 4850 Madison Square CvnslgiuDCBts tf Cboltc Flowers sollcllc< Mestlon the lleclntn' Bidiui* wtaea welting. 750 The PlorJsts' Hxohange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "^"^7ai"Ki5\rs.?:-r"^--- S'weet Peas, Gardenias, also cliolce Paeonles and otlier out door flo'wers. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Pliiladelpliia UeoHon Hie Ploriata* Exchange when wrldDg. SAMUEL S. PENHOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia ICenttoB Hie Ploriata* Qichaiige when wrltiog. EXTRA CHOICE CATTLEYAS, $40.00 per lOO. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. paeonies. fancy roses, fancy 504 Liberty Avenue. - - PITTSBURQ, PA. CARNATIONS, AND NOVELTIES ^ Mention Tlie Ploriata* Exchange when writing. Beauties, Centaureas, Bronze Galax, $6.50 per case m m mm company, 1217 ARCH STREET, PIHtADEtPHIA, PA. Mention The Ploriata' Exchangp wbep writlpg. 'WXILmJD SX^XXj-A.:^ .A.IT3D B.A.STE3R LILIES Prompt Reports" Baslness honra: 7 A.m. to 8 P. M THE AMERICAN CARNATION WH01.«8AI.,= AND COMMISSION FI.OB,ST I , PRICE. $3.50. SEN D FOR A COPY 1821 FILBERT ST., PHiLA., PA J A« T. PB LA MARB Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., a Pwane St., W.Y. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wliolesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. HOITON h HUNKEL CO. WHOI,ESAI,E FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Tlione, Main 874. P. O, Box 103 Mention The FlorUta' Bzcbanc* wben writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>vers-Per 100 Boston June 4, 1906 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 DO 6.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.0O to to .76 to to to 8.00 to .50 to S.OO to to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to 4.00 bo to to to to .eo to to to to 20.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 10.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 S.OO 3.00 1.00 50.00 10.00 1.00 10.00 10.00 4.00 10.00 12.50 BuHalo June 4. 1906 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 7.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1..50 to 1.50 to 2,50 to 2..50 to 2.60 to 2.50 to to 1.00 to 40.00 to 1.00 to 8.00 to to to to 10.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to to 3.00 to 16.00 to to to to .30 to to to to 25.00 20.00 15.00 0.00 8.00 7.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 8.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 2..50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 50.00 2.00 10.00 12.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 20.00 Detroit May 20. 1906 to to to to 4.00 to . ..to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 1.50 to to to to to to to to 25.00 to 20.00 to to to to 8.00 to to 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 10.00 12.00 50.00 1.50 2.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 12.50 "4!6o Cincinnati June 4, 1906 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.50 to 5.00 to to to to to to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to to to to 16.00 to to to to ,35 to to to to 30.00 22.00 15.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1.50 3.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50j 1.50 2.00 200 2.00 2.00 Baltimore May 28, 1906 1. 00 50.00 35.00 .60 5.00 12.00 5.00 20.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 4.00 to to 7.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to 3.00 to to to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.50 to to to to to to to 25.00 to 26.00 to 6.00 to to to 10.00 to 10.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to 20.00 to to to 2.00 to .60 to to to to 25.00 12.50 8.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 6.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00| 3.00! 3.00 1 3.00 3.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES A. BEAUTY, fancy— special " extra No. 1 " Culls and ordinary, BRIDE, 'MAID, fancy-special !" " extra No. 1 No. 2 K GOLDEN GATE K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY METEOR PERLE ORCHIDS-Cattleyas f Inferior B:rades. all colors... w S Standard 2 Varieties I- < White.. Pink Red Yellow and var... White Pink Red ,.. Yellow and var . 1.00 50.00 60.00 10.00 12.50 12.50 2.00| 2.60 6.00 1.00 2 Fancy < Varieties U I Novelties ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten .... " Sprengeri, bunches. CALLAS DAISIES GLADIOLUS LILIES, Harrisii " Loneitiorum LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ordinary " fancy PEONIES SMILAX VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy NARCISSUS SWEET PEAS Milwaukee May 27, 1906 PhlI'delphIa May 30, 1906 to 15,00 to 10,00 to 4.00 to to to to .to. 25.00 20.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 20.00 to 20.00 to to to to to to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 30.00 30.00 12.50 .75 16.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 "i!66 15.00 10.00 6.00 1.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 8.00 1.50 1.50 1..50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 12.00 to to to 50.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to 12.00 to 4.00 2.00 to I to .to .to I to 20.00 .to , to. . to . I to .to. .to. .to. Pittsburg June 4, 1906 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .75 to 30.00 to 2.00 to to .50 to 6.00 to to 15.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to to 4.00 to 15.00 to to to ... . to .50 to to to to 25.00 15,00 10.00 4.00 ■ 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 12.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 1.60 1..50 1..50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 50.00 3.00 2.00 10.00 18.00 400 2.00 "6.00 20.00 St. Louis June 4, 1906 15.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2,00 2.0O 26.00 25.00 .00 .25 to 20.00 to 12.50 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to to to to 6.00 to to to 4.00 to to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1..50 to 1.60 to 2.60 to 2.50 to 2.50 to 2.60 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 75.00 to 10.00 to to 6.00 to to to 3.00 to to to to 15.00 to to to to .40 to to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS Cin HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 15 Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Klaserlne Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnation Can Cumiah at short notice. Price according to quality of gooda. Lon)< Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Tnrbolesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET nigh Grade Cut Flowers Open EvenlngB until 8, tfentloD Tile Florists' Bxcbanfe when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Ckraatlona a Spaeialtx No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Kerntone * Phones. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Headquarters in Western Mew York Tin For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season able Flowers. >ilfaili4j|^X WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist AND WIRI DESieNS 383-87 Ellicott St. BUFFLIO. N.Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU Uentlon The llerlsti* llxrbsnge when writlag. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. G. POlHd 60. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Mention The Floriati' Exchange when writing. Commercial Violet Culture Price, $1.50 The Florists' Exchange, 2-8 Duane St., New York. Sweet Potato Plants A large stock of stout healthy plants now ready, Tellow NanBemond, Yellow Jersey or Cedarville, $1.00 per 1000. Big Stem Jersey and Red Naneemond, $1.25 per 1000. Early Golden, $1..S0 per 1000. Golden Yam, Red Bermuda, Pierson, African Bnnch Yam, Southern Queen. Nlana and Vine- land Bush, $2.00 per 1000. Any variety 30c. per 100 by mail. H. AUSTIN, Felton, Del. Uention The Florists* Exchange wben writing. PANSIES. Strong plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. DREER*S DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS. colors separate. $3.00 per 100. W. P. CARRE, MANTUA, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A.r^ I THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Large flowering fancy colorB. Oood strong plants tor cold framea $4.00 per 1000 by express ; m cts. per 100 by mail. Fine cold frame plants In bud and bloom $1.00 per 100; by express only. Finest mixed seed $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 peronnce. Cash with order E. B. JENNIN6S, ^^ti^*.''^ Soutliport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within lOOO miies on Saturday of each week. In order to effect this even distribution, which mal concern of John.son & Cai-lson of 3319 Northwestern avenue, with a sales headquarters in the Flower Growers' market, has been dissolved and the business will be con- tinued by P. E. Carlson. Otto Johnson, late of the firm of Johnson & Carlson, and John J. Krutchen, a well-known young florist from the North side, have formed a co-partnership and leased the room in the Atlas building, 51 Randolph street, recently vacated by George Reinberg, where they will carry on a general cut flower commission busi- ness. George Reinberg's sales department under the charge of Joseph Foerster, moved into the new and much more commodious rooms on the same floor in the Atlas building, last week. Mrs. C. S. Stewart, wife of C. S. Stewart, with the Winterson Com- pany, was called suddenly to Omaha on Thursday evening of last week, owing to the serious illness of her brother. Peter Freeman, of Aurora, was a recent visitor. The recent protests of the Retail Florists' Association to the city au- thorities have borne fruit, and on Sat- urday last Patrolman Sullivan with a wagon and gang of laborers set to work cleaning the fruit and flower stands out of tlie loop district. Tire first of this week the work was ex- tended to other sections of the city. Mrs. Robertson, wife of Duncan Robertson of the Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Company, will soon leave for an extended vacation at her old home in Massachusetts. The Chicago Florists' Club has once more assumed the vivacious activity of former years, and the entertain- ment committee encouragingly an- nounces that arrangements are now well under way to carry out a care- fully conceived plan for a grand out- ing at Joliet on Sunday, June 24. The Secretary of the club will send out two thousand circulars inviting tiie florists of this section with their families and friends to join the club and it is anti- cipated that a special train, which may have to be run in sections, will be required to carry tlie excursionists to their destination. Tickets will be ready on June 11 and baseball and other sports, with valuable prizes to the victors, are among the attractions already announced. Kroeschell Bros. Company said the other day, "Our business has been very, very good. Up to the present time we have shipped more than double the number of boilers for green- house purposes than in any compar- ative sea.son in the history of our business. Owing to the large amount of business on iiand and in sight it is desirable to suggest that prospective purchasers communicate with us at the earliest convenient date and thus expedite delivery and aid us in carry- ing out their desires in every detail. We have received a large increase in business from the Pacific Coast which indicates an augmentation in the horticultural interests of that section." WM. K. WOOD. The entertainment committee of the Chicago Florists' Club has decided on June 24 as the date for the annual outing, the location, the famous Hig- ginbotham Woods af Joliet. It will be a basket picnic and ball and other games with liberal prizes provided. Railroad tickets can be had of all wholesalers by June 11. Everybody should secure a supply at once, so that the committee can conclude arrange- ments. Spread the news and make the gathering a big one. L. F. ■WINTERSON. Secretary. 752 The Plorist-s' Hxchange CULTURAL DIRECTIONS Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Pifty^eents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for flrat thousand. The orders -which have reached us encourage us in the' belitf that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor lo help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer at d his customer. Now ready. In addition to thoae below specified : Asters, Cabbage, Car- nations, Mont biy. Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes, Violets, BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME. QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Directions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. Tbe following "Culturals" are noiv ready: AMARYLLIS (Hippcistrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardy COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES LILY CULTURE for House WATER GARDEN, How to and Garden Make and Manage a PRICE LIST SOO Cultural Directions for $1.50 I rrlited on white paper, dear type, size e 1 9H 1IIAA ««> cA M'H-nea. in an aBsortiiient, your aeiection.of not »uvv •••••• 92.0V ) lees than 100 of each, delivered carriage paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint (Ulines) we will put same on for you, at 60 cents for 600, 76 cents for 1000. Special quotations will be made on quantities of 10,000 "CULTURALS" or over. A. T. Dc La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. ud. Pubs. The Florists' Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK iFEWQOODTfllNQSIOUWANT DracEena Indlvlsa, 4 and 6 In.. tlO.OO and $26.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 2 In. pots. $2.00 per 100 ABparag-iiBPlamosiis, Sin., $6.00 perlOO, Asparae:u8 Sprengrert, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Oeraulams, B. A. Nntt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkine. Donble Gen. Grant, Poitevlne, Mme. Salleroi, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 in. potB $4.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2in., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2^ In., $6.00 per 100. COLErS, Verechaffeltll and Golden Bedder 2 Inch, $2.00. per 100. Primula Obconica, 4 in., in bloom for Easter $10.00 per 100. Gladiolua, blooming bnlbs, good out flower mixtnre. 76c. per 100. GrofTeHybridB, fine mix- ture, $1.26 per 100; extra fine mixture, $1.00 per 100. Cigrar Plant, Heliotrope, Blue Ageratnui. Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Uentlon Tbe Floriati' Ezchang* when writing. STOCKYOUWILLAllWANT Baby Rambler, h in. pot plants, $2, 50 per doz. Per 100 Boston aiid Anna Foster Fern, ready to shift $4.00 Boston Ferns, 3 inch 8.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, Vinca Major, and Shasta Daisy, '2i inch 2.50 Clematis Panioulata, 4 inch G.OO 2i inch .S.OO Started Caladlums 5.00 English Ivy, '.^'^ inch long laps, full stock 6.00 AbutJIon Savltzil, 2i inch _ 2.00 Shasta Daisy and Gaillardia Grandiflora, 2i inch _._ 2.50 5000 Commercial Chrysanthemums, list free, 2^ inch, _ 2.00 5000 Potted Cannas, 3i inch pots 5.00 CaBb, please. BENJAMIN GONNELL, West Grove, Pa. kfentlon The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Fisher's Grand Freesia PURITY A grand magnificent white, of very large size, and great length and strength of stem and of unequaled beauty and substance. A dozen sprays make as fine a showing as a dozen of the finest white carnations, and can be used wherever white carnations can be used. Ready for dehvery from the middle of June. Read what others have to say of it (see page 692. issue of May 26th). Price per first grade bulbs (composed of Mammoth, large and first sized bulbs). $.-^.0') per 100: $2.5.00 per 1000. Sec- ond size bulbs, $2.50 per 100 . $20.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash must accompany order from unknown parties. Send in your orders early, as there will be a great demand for it. FIRST THERE — FIRST SERVED RUDOLPH HISCMER, GREAT NECK, L. I. MentloD The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Jt ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / k THE APRIL NUMBER ot our List is out. We can now devote all our attention to mailing collections Tills is the very best time to get money from tlie Trade. Tiierefore send your delinquent accounts at once to tlie NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New York City. Ueatloa The Florlats' Bxchan«e when wrttinK. NEW CROP r* A I A V Bronze (lALAX SPECIAL PRICE FOR MAY IN 10,000 LOTS ONLY $5.00 NEW »Ar Carnations, Dahlias, Golden Glow, Peonies, Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 226 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Bxchange when writing. June 0, 1906 The Hlorist-s' Exchange 753 The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern In the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N, J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mtuiiuii The Klorisls' Kxcbuuge wbeu writing. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS "•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Monlion The Florists* Exchange when writing. S'J, Red Pots ^1 It is not the color, ImttiieloS JCJ litrntness and porous ■•harJisi jftacter of ^ ^f Syracuse Bed Pots f» VTliat makes tlieui so juipiilar a They have proven their ;l worth to the eriti.-al Horist foi- jJiiiiuiy niouns. Have voii sent yyniir order "/ Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Ifentlon The Florists' Eicbange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in Bmall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate IfiOO 2 in. pots in crate.$4.88 6.26 6.00 4.50 4.51 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crate8,$4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 « in. pots in crate, $8.60 48 10 ■' '* 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 ** " 4.80 12 14 " '* 4.80 6 16 " " 4.50 I6002H 1500 2^ 1000 8 800 8H &004 820 6 144 6 See»<♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦— '»»»»»'i \ : GREiiiolsES.i: AND — ^^ <' MEN TO SUPERINTEND II EREOTIOM IF DESIRED. ANYLENC >SSyiSHBARSi t UP TO 32 redR LONGER. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders taken now. Send exact dimension of bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us figure then what we can furnish you the bench at. A ce- ment bench lasts a life time, constructed so that it can be moved at anytime and anywhere. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. WM. P. KASTINO, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 3S5.5S7 ElliCOtl St. . BUFFALO. N. V. Mention Tie Florista' Bxchaage when writing. We Design Houses I To meet their cultural requirements, using only the very highest grade of Gulf Cypress in their construction. The grower thus gets THE VERY BEST HOUSE, or Bange, tor his spaclal purpose and location, If you contemplate building write us. PLANS AND ESTIMATES FREE HOT=BED SASB, Cedar Posts, Iron Fittings,Etc., Etc. \ LoCK]bAN]>LUMDERG0. ^ ^ LOCKJbANDA Uentlon Hie FlorlBts' Bxcbange when writing. lloiBiiilSaiili Washington Red Cedar of Louisiana Cypress and Greeuhoiise Hardware and Posts. ^^^^^^^^^ Patent V and U Gutters. OUK GKADE INVAULABLY THK BEST, OUR PRICES RIGHT. Write for Catalogue and E'^timate when flgnrlng on your new hoiiaee. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Standard Ventilating Machinery The ori^nal machine with aelf- olling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, ovor six miles In use and hlEhly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Standard Return 8t4^am Trap has no equal for pimphcity or its workingi. Catalogue free. E UIPPARD, Yoangstow^ 0. Mention The FlorlBtt* EzctaaDge when writing. FREE HOSE trial. We send our " Florist " hose on 60 days' trial ; if not satisfactory return and we pay charges both ways. Wrousht iron pipe lasts louger than ateol, EISELEf PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO Boilers made of tlie best of material, sheliareboj (heets and heads of steel, water spay e all around front, sides and back). Write for information, w Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BT VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets onr Oataloc 6IBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders o( Iron and Cypress Greenhouses. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address, Box 789, Newr YorK City. Ilentloa Tlie rlorUti' Bxcbang. when writing. SATISFACTION ^« «i^s"vl*e.Wi?u\.ity. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 1 33 Broadway. New York \THLHMRToFTHLl^f\TTE.Rl^ GRELNH0U5L M/VTERIAL IS Th^ YSiRr BEST^ ^ foLLY M FG . Co. /|7i yv,22-3i:(///6^^0, Hfi^E. I r. /f/c?A/r FROI^ THE- QULFof M^y^KZO, atfO yVILL MfiKE. YOU RIG,HT pRICE.2 — S£.riD FOR SKELTCHLS £&T/MfiT£^S fiMd Ci^T6LOGfU£- FR^^-- HOT-BE-0 ^^SH,y^fiTIL^TIti(^ /iPPI^Rf^TUS > FlTTin<9S ^no FIfltir OTHE-R THIH(^S . If you are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders TO US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. fOlK HtNmCllWNG COMPMIY. 471 W. 22iid ST., CHICAGO. We Have Said Before a a G 0 a G that no one knows how hard it is to work hard until they find out how to work easier. '^That's why youl ought to know our ven- tilating machin- ery— there's no machinery o n the market, be it a combination of springs, levers or what not, that works as easily, lasts asMong and is as compact as the L. & B. ap- paratus. Take its use for side sash — see how it ex- tends the least possible into the walk — the absolute strength yet neatness of the whole proposition. An apparatus with machine-cut worm and finely adjusted bearings. it's hard enough to worlt when you have to -vvorli hard — but our apparatus is one of the easy things— easy on price, easy on the man behind the wheel. Send for cataloK M-V. Lord k Burnnam 6o. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers. 1133 Broadway, corner 26th St„ new york. BOSTON BRANCH. 819 TremonI Building. a a a a a a a a OFFICE AND WAREROOMS = 404. 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th St. WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE a 8 a oj^^iJLiiLQ J_iMJ Manufacturer of PJQral jyigtal DcsignS II^PORTER AND DEALER IN fLORISTS' SUPPLIES j^ FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, "SKR.""' NEW YORK J \ Uentlon ITe Florists' Exchange when writing. JUNE WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS. Are you pre|jared to fill all orders |jrom|jtly ? If not we can assist you. BASKETS, try our $5.00 or $10.00 special assortments. Our 20fh Century Adjustable Plant Stands are sore sellers; Vou will want tbem;. order now. Little things count. Try our new Pern Pasteners.on the hair (iin shape ; cost little and quantitt| is large. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. UentloD The Florists' EzcbaDge when writing. We are a strtjiqht shoot and aim to groic into a vifforoua plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. 24 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JUNE J6, J906 One DoIIaf Pe» Year Nephrolepis Piersoni ^^ Elegantissima^^ (THE T4RRYT0WN TERN) Grand Stock in all sizes. Strong Plants 2J4 inch pots, $12.00 per 100; V/^ inch pots $25.00 per 100; 6 inch 75c. and $1.00 each; 8 inch, $2.00 and $3 00 each according to si2e ; 10 inch, $5.00 each We would call particular attention to the value of the 8-inch and JO inch pans, which are exceptionally good value. r. R. PIERdON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON niJD80N, N. \. _^MentloD Tht Florists' Eschaoge when wfltlng. ONLY $5.00 PER HUNDRED from 2 '4 inch pots in thousand lots; $6.00 smaller lots. RICHMOND RILLARNEY ^AN D = BEAUTY SEND FOR SAMPLES. W.H. ELLIOTT, »RJSon. PSughanbSulbs cu Si -^ cu *^ .Si Si -g) Si ^ PLANTS SUPPLIES We have made forcing Bulb Stock a speciality for nearly 30 years. l*^e can supnly yoa ivitK tHe Best Bulbs in the Marhet ....Al the LOWEST PRICES.... Delivered Promptlij at Ihe Right Time. Wb are now ready to quote prices on all Bulbs. Send your list for pricing or write for our Import Bulb Price List. ULIUM MA.RRISII. We are strictly headquarters for these, controlling some of thedest bulbs in Bermuda. The packing and shipping will be supervised by our own traveler. Vaughan's Porcing Bulb Calendar. JULY— First Harrisii. Freesias. .SEPTEMBER— 1.5 - Hyacinths. Tulips and other Dutch Bulbs. AUGUST— lO-l.'r-Roman Hyacinths. OCTOBER— Full Supply of Lilies. ADGUST-25-Paper White Narcissus. N0VE^MBER-15-Spira;a. Lily of the SEPTEMBER— 1—Lilium Candidum. DECEMBER— 1— New Crop of Tuberoses EASTER 1907 MARCH 3IST ORDER EARLY IT HELPS US AND YOU f f ©^ Or 73 73 \[au(iIiai^Ge6tore SEEDS BULBS ,§. yS> Greenhouses. Western Springs. 111. " BarClay MfCet, NBW YorK Mention The FlorlatB* Exchange when writing. GLOIRE DE LORRAINE (BE.GONIA) f^STJHAT is brighter for Christmas than the pretty Begonia iTyl Glotre de Lorraine — ? How can you make money any \^^ faster than growing this delightful and attractive plant? 1 What plant that costs you I5c. and that you can grow to maturity in six months or less can you sell at the end of that time for $t.00 to $1.50 and even more than the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine? Grand Stocky 'Plants from 2V2 inch pots grown from the leaf and from "sucker" cuttings — ready for delivery the end of this month and in July. Order now and yoo will be dealing in "futures " that mean safe returns. Price $2.00 per 12. $15.00 per 100. $140.00 per 1000. 25 at 100 rate. 250 at 1000 rate. PANSY SKED Boddington's Challenge Mixture (New Crop Beady in July) This mixture contains all the finest (?/an( strains— of the leading Pansy Specialists in the world— the Giant self colors, the Giunt striped and margined, and the Giant blotched— all carefully mixed in proportion— the finest that money can buy--the finest your money can buy. A Florist, who has gri>wn it, said "Why don't you call it Defiance .'" ' Price i trade pkt. 40c, trade pkt. 75c, 1 oz. $1.50, i oz. $2..50, an oz. $5.00. (For named varieties and to color see catalogue.) ARTHUR r. BODDINGTON 342 West 14th Street New York Oity MentioD Tbe Florists' Bxcbaiige when wrlttDg. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO lieotloD Tbe Florlou' b^xcbnuKi; wbou mtiuu» ADVERTISERS. PACE 763 758 The Plorists' Exchange Bamboo Canes for staking purposes, 6 to 8 feet; i.ooo, $6.oo. Hose, "Liberty" Brand, M. 3-ply^ inchiding; coupling, 25 ft. lengths, }2.6o 50 tt., $5.00. Hose Menders, Cooper's Pat. }{, 6cc per doz. Begonias, Double Mixed, $3-00 per 100; Special colors, white, yel- low, orange, rose, salmon, red, Hark red, $4.00 per 100. Thermometers, longdistance, can be read five feet away, $1.50 per doz. Sterilized Sheep Manure, 11.25 'oo lbs., $20,00 ton. Thompson's Chrysanthemum Manure, 50-lb. bag, $3.00. Clay's Fertilizer, 112 lb., $5. 50. Wm. EUiott ® Sons n°ew""oVk UentloD Tbe Florists' Qxchange when writing. LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM and all other BULBS for Florists. Send OS your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, $3 00 per 1000 sreds. Sliecial I'ticrs nil iaree Miiantitips. J. M. THORBURN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street. New Yorh. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. HOUSE, GRO"WN. GUARANTEED TRUE NANUS. 1000 Seed .... $ 1.50 5000 Seed .... 6 25 10000 Seed .... 11.00 100000 Seed .... 250000 Seed .... . . . . 100.00 200.00 Nurseries, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Cal. SIGNAL HILL FLORAL CO., Inc. 34! S. LOS ANGELES ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest prown. mixed. 500 seeds, Sl.OO; H pkt., 50c. CINERARIA. Finest targe-Oowering, dwf. rnxd., 1000 8e«ds, SOc. DAISY, .iniiMe Giant mixed, 1000 Seeds 2.^c. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically .s-.-lerted. 5000 seeds, $1.00: half pkt.. SOc. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret, pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in aU packets. JOHN F. RDPP, Shirenanstown. Pa. The Home of PrlmroBes Mentloa Tbe Florists' Eichange when writing. C. C. MORSE & GO. Seed Gro'wers 8x5-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the weeds in Ynur Lawn. If yonkeepthe weeds cut 80 they do not go to seed and cut your grass without break- ing the small feeders "f roots, the graee will become thick and the weeds will dis- appear. The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below is the Price: No. 1— I2-in. Mower, $6; No. 2— 15-ln. Mower, $6; No. 3-18-in. Mower, $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. New Catalogue 60L0BED SEED BIHS Write for copy and prices, stating- quantity you wish to purchase. Herndon, Lester S Ivey Co., Richmond Va. SEED BAGS All packet sizes carried in stock in MANILLA, AMBER LAID, and UNBLEACHED PAPERS. Printing done with cuts and cultural directions. Large lots at very low rates. Send for samples and discount sheet. Our intimate acquaintance with the packet trade and our large facilities enable us to meet all re- quirements satisfactorily. Address The Brown Bag filling Machine Co., Fitchburg. Mass. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 lie M DDVIIIT Horticultural JAO. lYI. DnlAnil Engraving and Printing 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Write ftr our Catalogue ef Steck Engravings. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CALADIUM BULBS Per 100 Per lOOO 5 to 7—$ 1.50 $10.00 7 to 9— 2.50 20.00 9 to 11— 5.00 40.00 11 to 13— 15.00 ASPARAGUS ROOTS, strong 2 yr. old, 50c per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. BEGONIA PLANTS, single tuberous rooted, 6 colors, $8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000. STUMPP & NA/ALTER CO. so BARCLAY STREET, NENA/ YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TURNIP SEED. SEVEN TOP VERY SCARCE THIS SEASON We offtT hardy Northern-grown, all the produce of Bloorasdale Seed Farms : WHOLESALE PRICES I 100 pounds at 20 cts. per lb, - 500 '■ ■■ 19 •• UOOO ■■ ■■ 18 " Fifteen Dollars for one hundred pounds of other leading sorts. Write for New Wholesale Priced Card of Seeds for Mid Summer Sowintr. Bristol, Penna. D. LANDRETH SEED COMPANY. ileiiLluu TbeFlurisDj" Exchauge when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS* CO. 411-415 SANSOME STREET SA.N FRANCISCO. C A.V,. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, Street Peas Ueatlon Itie Florists' Exchange when writing. ]»S u. Importer of and Dealer in Ixxrooxxx ^-^SL-w KENNETT SQUARK. PA. Invoices of Barter's EnglisK MusKroom Spa^vn Re- ceived Monthly. Pacific Pure Culture Spawn and St. Paul Spa'wn AlAvays Fresh on Hand. 'When IVriting for Prices State Quantity Wanted. Uentino The Florists' Exohanee when wrltlnii. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Florists' Flower Seeds NEW CROP Mignonette New Tork Market. Prlncees Alice Stocks. Tomatoee Sterling O&stle and Beet of All, EngliBh and Pare Culture MuBhroom Spawn. WEEBER & DON, l^a^'iSl^^A"" 114 Chambers Street, NBW TOBK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants HOP..SHO. RALPH N.WARD & CO. BRAND 12W. Broadway, NEW YORK ROEMER'S ^I^rTzI" PANSIES The finest strain of Paneies In the World. lotroducer and Grower of all tbe leading Novellles Highest Award Interuatloual Exhibition L>us- seldorf, 19)6. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinburg, Germany. MenUon the Klorlsis' iBxchance wneo writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00 ; 100 lbs. $8.00 ; 1000 lbs . $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75e. ; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^L^nROO^ 8PAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Mention tbp innr1«t»' Bicbang** whe» writing. ITS TIME, To place your orders for NARCISSUS with us. Best bulbs only. Write for catalog. : : : : HUBERT & CO., MT. VERNON, N. Y. IN. UE PAGE, Rep. Mention Tbe FlorlBta' Hxchan^re when writing. June 16, 19*6 The Plori-sts' Hxehange 759 Johnson & Stokes' King'ly- Collection of GIANT PANSIES Absolutely unsurpassed in size, rich coloring, substanca, form uml vigorous habit. The tx- cellent qualities of this strain t)a\o uiveii it an inteniatioual reputation. Prices 1000 seeds :iOc ' ■2000 seeds. 60c ; .5000 seeds. $1 00 ; per ouiiee, $5.00. High Grade stocks of Paper Whiles, Romans, Freeslas, etc. Send us your List of Bulbs, we can interest you. JOHNSON&STOKES,2I7 219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange ivhen wrltlnK. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS 3-10 lbs., per 10 IbB., $10U ; 200 lbs.. f^S.OO. per 100 per 1000 FERNS FROM FLATS. aU flor- iste' best Borts $1.25 $10.00 Ferns from 2U in. pots 3,00 25.00 AeparaKUB Pluinosus Nanus, BfOdlingfl 1.26 10.00 AsparaGTug Sprenserli. seedlings 1 26 lO.no n.H. BERG^R & CO., 47 Barclay St., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. jGiant Cinerarias] • Mixture of perfect colors. ' Mixture of perfect colors. I Dwarf Hybrids ) e^ch separate I Semi-Dwarf Hybrids ( Tr. Pkt. .Sn.SO 6 Tr. Pkts. S'2-SO tO.V.ZANGfN, Seedsman. HOBOKEN.N. ]J Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Qrovrer of Qrofl s Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. eiadiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin. M. Y. HIGH PRICE, BUT FINEST QUALITY Order now our early forcing BERMUDA tlARRISII. Healthiest stocit, $16.00 |jer case of 200, size 7 to 9, 2 Old Sli|>, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. JOHN SCHEEPEIK i CO., '.r New York DAHLIAS DOUBLE AND SINGLE MIXED An especially fine collection $10.00 per 1000. JAMES IVICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. FLORISTS' BULBS Best Grade Only Import Orders Now Booked Write for prices W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. 6ARDENER'S ASSISTANT, S15.00 Write for PrOBpectaa VIOLET C(7I.T17RE, 1.50 THE HEATHER, I.50 AMERICAM CARNATIOM, 3-SO PI.AMT CVLTCRE, I.OO HOUSE PI.ABiTS, ClOtb I.OO " " paper .50 RESIDENTIAL SITES, a.50 TELEORAPH CODE, s.SO A. T. De'.la'Jare Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd., N. Y. ■ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦»•»* i PEONIES THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. QUEENS, L. I. Have the Lakgist, Finest and Most Complete Collection of PEONIES IN THE WORLD ♦ Send for our Peony Catalogue ■>»♦♦»♦♦♦•»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■ Mention The Florists* Exchange wheQ writing. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PIANTS.... David HerDcrr & son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. GLADIOLI AND OTHER Summer Flowering Bulbs JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK N. Y. THE UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS from advertisers who use our columns, on the unparalleled success, and the large returns therefrom, afford a guar- antee of the efficacy of advertising in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE such as no other similar periodical can boast of. Ifentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CANNAS and DAHLIAS I'er 100 l\-v M Coleus in variety $'2,r)0 $20.00 Altarnanlhera, red and yellow 3,00 25.00 Cannas 6.00 Caiadlums, Ti inch pote 10.00 Geraniums, :{ inch pots 5.00 iv-r 100 Per M Dahlias, lOOvarietien $:i.oo $'i^).00 (Not IcsH than 5 of a kind at 100 rates.) Phlox, m varieties 3.00 25.00 Roses, 2 inch pots 3.00 25.00 Baby Ramblers, 2^ inch pots 5.00 THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention The Florlstfl' Exchange when writing. SEASONABLE SEEDS PRIZE STRAINS (New Crop) i Tr. Tr. CALCEOLARIA Plit. Pkt. Hybrida Urarifl. Mixed $ .fiO $1.00 Pumla f'ompacta 60 1.00 CINERARIA (iniTid Prize Med. tall mixed 60 1,00 <:rand Prize Med. dwarf nii.ied 60 1.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS Michell's Prize Mixture. A splendid mixture of the finest separate colors .60 1.00 PRIMULA OBCONICA (iriuiiiilli'ia Hybrida, mixed .80 SURPLUS BULBS Low Prices to close out CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 100 1000 4-.S in __. $1.00 $0.00 GALDIOLUS Augusta, finest white..- 2.00 18.00 May, white, Haked crim- snn 1.50 IJ.OO Pink and Variegated 1.00 'i.OO Very choicest mixed .!)0 SOO < )ur wholesale catalogue of seeds and every requisite for the greenhouse anri ffjirden, free forthe asking. Henry F. Michell Co. 1018 Market SL, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMBRICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; Q. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. The Western seed houses report a shortage of blue grass seed, not over 60 per cent, of the normal crop being probable. Last year there were 4,500,000 tons of cotton seed bought from the southern planters and the sum of $75,000,000 was paid to them, thus adding practically 25 per cent to the value in that way of the cotton crop. This has been brought about princi- pally through the cotton-seed oil in- dustry. ONION BRITTLE (FUSARIUM?). — The botanist of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (Dr. G. P. Clinton) in his recent report describes a trouble which has been proving a serious menace to the onion industry of the State, particularly in the locality of Guilford. One of the most general characteristics of the disease Is the brittleness of the onion leaves, from which character the dis- ease takes its name. Another very evident character is the peculiar curl- ing of the leaves of some of the plants. In exaggerated cases these leaves had developed spiral coils of two to three turns. Frequently the leaves are unevenly thickened or con- stricted and show somewhat indefi- nite yellowish spots. Everything considered, says Dr. Clinton, the trouble seems to be caus- ed by some soil fungus, possibly a fusarium, as the mycelium observed in the roots could easily belong to such a fungus and it is known that this genus furnishes several soil fungi. Its development in the onion fields seems to be due to the practice of growing onions continuously on the same land and using manure as a fertilizer. Probably the disea.se would cease to be troublesome if a proper rotation of crops on the land was followed, such as corn, onions, rye and clover, using stable manure only the year the land was In corn and commercial fertilizers at other times, especially when in onions. Pos- sibly when infected land is u.sed the trouble could be lessened by Isolating the infected part by a ditch from the remainder of the field and by the use of chemicals, such as sulphur and lime, in the drills in the Infected area. RAVAGES OF THE INDIAN MEAL MOTH IN A SEED WARE- HOUSE.— In November I learned that one of the large seed warehouses of Connecticut was infested with some insect that was causing considerable damage to corn, peas, lettuce and other seeds stored there. The place was visited November 17, and the In- dian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella Hubn., was found to be responsible tor most of the damage. A few larvae of the cadelle, Tenebroides mauritanicus Linn., were also present, feeding in the bags of corn. The seeds had been cleaned and stored in bags, and corn was more seriously infested than other seeds. Larvse were very abundant on the out- side of some of the bags, where they had made a covering of their webs, which could be peeled off in large sheets. The kernels of corn next to the bag were infested, but these were fastened to the bag by the web so that on emptying a bag several pounds of corn adhered to the bag. Some larvse were found in the center of the bag, but most of them were near the outside. One room, partitioned oft In the storehouse, seemed to be fairly tight, measured 16 by 30 feet and 9 feet high and contained 4,320 cubic feet. Some of the worst infested bags of corn were moved into this room, which was fumigated with hydrocya- nic acid gas. Materials used were as follows: Potassium cyanide, 2% lbs.; sulphuric acid, &Vz lbs.; water, 11 lbs., (51/2 qts.). The acid was placed In a stone china wash bowl, and properly di- luted with the water. About 6 p. m. the cyanide was added and the room closed and remained so until Novem- ber 20, when it was opened up and aired. At first the owner thought that all the larvse were dead. After a few hours, however, larvEe were crawling about on the outside of the bags, having emerged from within, where the gas did not reach them. The webs on the out- side of the bags doubtless prevented the gas from penetrating the bags, though it is doubtful if this gas would penetrate the grain to any great distance if the webs were ab- sent. The Indian meal moth Is often a pest of dwellings, stores and ware- houses, feeding upon all kinds of vegetable foods and products, and breeding throughout the year in heat- ed buildings. From four to five weeks are required for the produc- tion of a brood. The eggs are small and white, and are laid In groups, each group containing from three tn twelve eggs. As many as 350 may be laid by a single female. The cat- erpillars as they feed and travel spin a silken thread Joining together the particles of food and their excre- ment. This habit renders worthless considerable material which, though infested, has not been devoured by them. They transform to chrysallds in small silken cocoon-like webs, ani> per hxj. Caetii, please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto., Md, Uentlon Tbe Florists' Bzchatijre when ««TltlnK. rvi rvi Tlioroughly grown Stocky Plants p-^ in. pots, $6.00 per 100. A. Bouvier, C. nenderson, f. Vaugbao, Mme. Crozy, Burbank, Italia, Fegandale, SItenandoab. In tlie same condition Altcrnanthcra Red and Yellow. 2 in. pots; Swt.'Alyssum, 2^^ in.; Salvia, 2>j in, ; Pennisetum Rup, 2 in. ; Ageratum, Blue. All at $2.50 per 100. Cobea, Seandens, Ricinus, fler. S. A. Nutt.'sVo in. $6.00 per 100. Asparagus, Plu. Nana and Sprengeiii, 3' 2 in., $8.00 per 100. Glenville Nurseries, White Plains Road TARRYTOWN, N. Y. JOHN M. COOKE, Mcntlun The Florists' Exchange when writing. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer ard his customer. Mow ready. In addition to those belovr specified : Asters, Cabbage, Car- nations, Monthly, Celery, Hot Beds and Frames, Onions, Tomatoes, Violets. BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Directions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. The following "Culturals" are now ready; AM.\EYLLIS (Hippeastrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PL.\NTS, Hardy COLEUS and other Bedders CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for Hou=e and Garden PRICE LIST MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES WATER GARDEN, How to Make and Manage a 500 Cultural Directions for $1.50 I Printed on white paper, clear type. stze6jt9>« 4 Aj^ ^*»««M»««« m^m>^«,»v».7 -w. ^'^ f- niches. in an assortment, j-our selection.of not l,UvU • • • • • • 92mOv ) less than 100 of each, delivered carriage paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint (li lines) we will put same on for you, at 60 cents for 600, 75 cents for 1000. Special quotations will be made on quantities of 10,000 "CULTURALS" or over. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. lm. Pubs. The Florists' Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when tvritlng. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I. Iloboken, N.J. JUST REOEIVED FROM miR HOtLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirasa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE IfentJoo tbe HerbitB' BKcbaiure wbea wrltlDS. LARGE TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ABiDORRA T«IIJRSERIES WM. WARNER H.\R1'ER. PROl'BIETUB Chentniit Hill. Ph ilailhla Pa. Mention Tbe FlorlBf ' Eichapge when wrltlog. flollaoil HDfseiji StocR Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ,VANNES&CO.!ISK' Mention The Florists' Kxchanpe when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. fci motion Tlie riorlflts' Ezcbanjr. wben wrltlnfr. STORRS & HARRISON a NteSCeVMEN, FLORISTS and SCEDSI^EN SK.Nl' EUK OATALOIJUE PAIPSESVIUUE, OMIO tl«>DtioD the Florlsta' Kxchapge when writing. XHIMOON COMPANY I TREE6, »IIRIJBS, VINC» Your I and SMALL FRUITS Descriptive IllQBtrated Catalogue Free TBE WM. H. MOON CO. • MorrlSTlllr, fa. ifentlon tbe Flortflf Bicbanjfe wbep writing. KOSTER A CO, {3S'r'sc°r?i? BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, BoxTrees, Clematis, Coalfers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS. H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mentlop the Flortata' Kxchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery etock to Parks, Cemeteries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 505 W. PETERSON AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL Mention Tbe Florista* EJicfaange when writing. June 16 1908 The Florists' Exchange 761 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary ; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. — Sparks from flreworks dis- charged at the White City, are alleged to have been the cause of a recent Are which occasioned damage to nur.sery stock owned by W. J. and L. D. Spauld- ing amounting to $2,000. A large number of ever- greens were consumed. OTTAWA. KAN. — J. B. Slebert and A. O. Strick- land have formed a partnership for the manufac- ture of nursery supplies. Their specialty will be the Strickland adjustable knife supporter, which has al- ready been successfully introduced to the nursery trade here. The supporter is a device which straps around the wrist, and takes off the fingers the en- tire strain of the use of the heavy knife with which pruning and budding work is done in the nurseries. PROTECTION FOR FRUIT AGAINST FROST. — A material named "Riiuchermasse" has been in- vented by Dr. Noerdlinger, Florsheim on the Main, Germany, which is said to be very efficacious as a smudge. In some experiments it gave a greater and more dense volume of smoke than tar. and in burn- ing, as it does not produce a large flame or great heat, can consequently be placed between the vine poles without injury to the vines. The combustion of the "Riiuchermasse" is more perfect than that of tar and requires less attention. The fact that the Noerd- liifger material costs somewhat more than the tar — 10 marks ($2.SS), against 8 marks ($1.90) — is more than compensated for by the stronger and thicker smoke which it produces and by the fact that it re- quires less time in the preparation of the material and in sinoking the vines. Crataegus Monogyna, van Alba Plena. Hawth'irii.s. ,11- iiutieyus, are exciediugly useful subjects for landscape work. They pro\-e attractive in Spring through their foliage, in Summer through their floral display, and in Autumn and Winter by their attractive decorative fruits. Thorns are rather slow growers, and as regards height they may be classed as intermediate betwixt shrubs and trees. During the month of Jun^ is the time to look out for the blaze of color. The genus, or family, con- tains many species, and at the present time there appears to be a considerable mix up of names. The illustration represents a double white hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, var. alba plena. Many garden forms of this species are cultivated. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. Long Island. Horticultural Notes. This is the time to cut back weigelias, deutzias and other shrubs that have done flowering. Older shoots cut back now give place to stout young ones, and these are the ones to flower next year. When pruning, consider the shape of the bushes as well as the points referred to. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora should have the ends of its shoots pinched out now if some late flowers are desired. The panicles will not be as large as if the shoots had been untouched, but flowers after the main cut is over are considered desirable. Rosa multiflora. the Japanese one and many of its hybrids, are excellent subjects to plant as shrubs, letting them grow at will. They form interesting thickets, which when in flower are beautiful ob- jects. As a selling plant the cedar of Lebanon can always be relied on owing to its mention in Holy Writ. It is best grown in a pot, as it does not transplant well from out of ground, and when in pots it is available for planting at any time. Calling a customer's attention to it usually results in a sale. What is called moon seed vine — not moon vine — Memspermum canadense, is a native vine of much merit. It is herbaceous, but it makes a growth of 10 feet when strong, and has handsome foliage and flowers. Among the shrub dogwoods native to this coun- try Cornus paniculata is one of the best. Its habit of growth is pretty; so are its leaves and in early June it is fairly covered with little clusters of pretty white flowers. Indigo shrub, as Amorpha fruticosa is called, bears its flowers in a cluster of finger-like spikes, three or four in a bunch. The flowers are purple with yellow stamens and are displayed in early June. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora soon makes a shoot of sufficient length to layer. Layered at once it will continue lengthen- ing, admitting of layering the second and third time before it is too late for it to root. Osmunda cinnamomea is often sfioken of as a good fern for a wet place and so it is; but the Aspi- dium Goldianum is as good or better. It is true, it has not the separate fertile fronds of the osmunda. but its fronds are tall, wide, and of a lustrous green color. It is a most desirable fern for a damp place. The cultivator should be going now continuiilly between rows of trees and shrubs. Aside fi-om tin- keeping down of weeds, which would rob the soil of food, cultivation stimulates growth. For triiU. let anyone cultivate a part of a certain patch, letting a poi-tion go untouched, then note the difference at the end of the season. Shrubs for Cut Flowers Memorial Day. The Memoiiiil Day ju.st past saw some of thi! G. A. R. Posts short of their usual supply of shrub flowers, the peculiar season acting on the shrubs in such a way as to produce a scarcity or desired flow- ers. Florists who have ground fitted for the purpose would find a .sale for the flowers or many shrubs the Posts need. The custom of placing a bunch of blooms on each grave calls for the use of flowers that can be cut of soine length. The weigelias, snowballs and mock oranges are of the type. There are two snowballs that should be planted — the old one, called the common snowball, and the Japanese one. plicatum. As these are in perfection a week apart, it prolongs the season, ana, speaking for Philadelphia, one or the other is always available. The Japanese is the latest to flower. In the line of weigelias, too, there is a wide range in their season of flowering. Rosea is good, and may be classed among those that open first. Vol- taire and Eva Ralhke are later. There are others in both classes, and nurserymen can generally sup- ply all the varieties. All the .shrubs mentioned so far can be cut with long shoots, which is what is wanted for the bunches the Posts use. Irises, which are good sellers for the purpose be- cause of their long stems, are easily grown and are sought after by those who bunch the flowers. As with the weigelias, there are sorts of iris which the snow line. Snows are deep, and thus a good hedge, or the basis of a good one. Is there when .Spring comes. With deep stiows many a shrub will ndure cold which w Sword Kerns 4 ■*, * '* " from 4 in.potsl2 " Jacksonia Ferns .... 4 " *' from 4 in. pots 12 Send us your order to-day C Ask for catalogue, free. Address THE DIINOEE dfc COINARD C01V1PA.INY Seventy Greenhouses ESTABLISHED 1850 West Orove, Pa. MontloD The Florists' Kxr ] lyt-" when writing. 60,000 Grafted Roses Extra flue healthy plants, free from mildew. Liberty Bride Bridesn&aid • Kaiserin Golden Gate La France ' 3% inuh pots, $15.00 per 100 ; $110.00 per 1000. # Our Grafted Roses often give a crop of good flowers in ten weeks. ^ 30,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Clioice stock grown from flowering shoots of grafted plants. BRIDES WOOTON J. L. DILLON, BRIDESMAIDS LIBERTY Price, 3 inch pots, $7.00 per 100. KAISERIN LA FRANCE Bloomsburg, Pa. I Mention The Floristfl' Exchange when writing. D ^\ ^2 jC ^2 S-year-oId, r« ^y ^7 b> ^7 4-Lnch pots. Baby 20c; Cr. Rambler 6c: Masson, Contier, aiarie (lulllot & AA'. M. Cochet 7c; Diesba^ch, Dinsmore, Charta, Lamg, Neyron, Wood, Carnot, riantier 8c. ; M. Nlel 12c. 1 year-old, 2 1-2 In. pots. Baby 5c; Crimson Kam- hler . Wood, DiesbarU and La France 2c; Netting, G. Gate. Kruetier, Kaiser- in, B. Brown, Meteor, Dinsmore. Masson, Cap- rice," Laing, etc., 2 l-2c ; Lambelln, 4c. COLEUa Golden Bedder and Verschaflfeltil, SALVIA Splenuens, and VINCA maj. var., 2 in., 2c. LEEDLE CO., Expert Rose Growers. Spriogfleld, 0. Mention The Florists' Elxchange when writing. Roses for June Planting Richmond, Killarney, Beauty, Brides, Bridesmiids, Golden Gates, etc., etc. CHARLEYS H. TOTTY MADISON, N. J. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Wm\ ORNAMENTALS Em«a SHADE TREES, SHRUBS ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. Evergreens for Hedges. Full assortment of Apples. Pears. Plums, Peaches. Cherries, Quinces, Currants, Raspberries, Goose- berries, etc. Write for our uew illustrated catalogue and prices W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The FlorletB* Exchange when writing. PLANT FOR NAME. — S. Bros., Fla. — The plant sent for identification is a variety of cissus, but which one we are unable to determine. Geraniums. (128) I have some nice geraniums in 4-inch pots. How many plants should I plant for stock to get 4,000 plants? N. Y. A YOUNG BEGINNER. — To procure a stock of 4,000 ger- aniums for next Winter, we would advise planting ."iOO plants. Jerusalem Cherries. (129) Should Jerusalem cherries that are growing in pots and ground be pinched? If so at what time should I stop? W. A. P. Md. — Solanum capsicastrum, or Jeru- salem cherry as it is usually called, does not require any pinching back. It has a natural branching habit of its own, and should not be cut back at all during its growing period. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. (130) I have a small bench of Asparagus plumosus nanus that I used for cutting the past Winter. How shall I treat it the coming Win- ter? I am now carrying it on the dry side. Md. W. A. P. — Asparagus when grown i n benches should never be carried on the dry side, except just after a heavy cutting has been made; and as soon as it is seen that new growth is be- ginning to push, watering should be started again. The best thing to do with the bench of asparagus in ques- tion, will be to give it a good mulch of well rotted manure ami soil, half and half; and if it is seen that growth is making, commence watering again right away; otherwise serious injury might be done the plants it they are kept on the dry side too long. Genistas Grown Indoors. (131) Should genistas that are grown in pots inside be shaded or not for next Winter? Pa. SUBSCRIBER. — Genistas that are grown indoors all Summer will be better for a light shade on the glass. The better thing to do, we think, would be to plunge the pots outdoors in any location that is convenient to the hose pipe, so that the plants could have a plenti- ful supply of water every day, which will make them get a much better growth than it would be possible to secure under glass. Trouble wltti a Terrace. (132) Kindly advise me what I can do with my terrace. It is 6 feet high, with a row of maples along the top so that I am unable to cut it back; and is so steep from grad- ing the street that I am unable to keep the sod from slipping or to get grass to stay long enough to root. Is there any deep rooted ivy, or some- thing else of an evergreen nature that I can use? w. A. B. Md. — To obtain a cover for a bank such as is described, the best thing to do would be to cut sods of a good thickness and lay them on the bank, fastening each one down with a wooden peg if necessary to hold It in place until established. If the bank is too steep for grass to grow when laid as suggested, it would be no use trying to plant anything else for a ground covering. Roses. (133) Would it be better for an inexperienced man to grow roses right along instead of drying them off? If not dried off, should I cut them back, and will they bloom just as well next Winter? Pa. SUBSCRIBER. — It would be safer for an inex- perienced man to grow roses right through without drying them off. In pruning the best plan would be to cut out thin or weak shoots entirely whenever they are half grown; and when flower shoots are cut, cut well down toward the old wood, say within two or three eyes at the most. It cannot be expected that plants so treated will flower just as well next Winter as would plants that have had a par- tial rest during the Summer; at the same time, there is no doubt that they will do better next Winter than those rested and not taken care of properly. Carnation Soil. (134) How much pulverized sheep manure will I have to mix in carna- tion soil, which is sandy, dark, from the overflow of the river for many years? Everything seems to grow well in it. I suppose there are lots of rotted leaves mixed with it. I can not get any cow manure. Will one bushel sheep manure do for 12 bushels of soil? R. W. Z. New York. — The soil mentioned should do very well for carnations, if the sheep manure is used in the proportion of one to twelve as suggested. Packing for Cast Iron Pipes. (135) What is the best mixture for packing 4-inch hot water cast iron pipes? I used sal ammoniac acid and iron filings, but they don't seem to dry right and look so oily. New York. R. w. Z. ■ — We do not think there is any- thing better than the following mix- ture: Powdered sal ammoniac...! pound Flour of sulphur 2 pounds Iron filings 80 pounds Mix with water to a paste. ROSXS Fine phints, ready tor 3 in. pots, or planting out. BABY RAMBLERS, $5.00 per 100 COCHKT, (white or pink,) $4,00 per 100 By express prepaid at price named. 100 of each tor $8.00 delivered. Assorted Garden Roses: Queen Scarlet, Krug-er, Bra- bant, Bougerc, Bon .Silene, Soui>ert, Guillot, Gontier, etc. Plants are sure to please you. 100 in 10 Oood kinds to you by express tor S4.00. Write for prices in quanity for plant- ing out. Ciish with order please. AVM. B. REED Oak Grove Rose Gardens, Chambersburg'. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES Sur)>lus Stock, 7000 strong, healthy Rose Plants, from 3 in. pots, grown for our own use ; price $6.00 per 100 ; varieties, Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor, Golden Gate, Ivory and Mme. Abel Chatenay. GUDE BROS. COMPANY 1214 F. Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mention The Florists' Bscbange when writing. June 1«, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 763 LIST OF I ADVERTISERS I Adams & Co J W.. 760 Kay W H Co 7X2 ' Allen J K 7771 lb , jfc -,, j^ jit -Jl, JV JJr Jk JJb jfttjAr J4( jilit Jl. .n writing. 8000 Richmond I'lants 21500 from ^j/2 inch pots, I15.00 per 100 5500 from 2'-{ inch pots, $12.00 per 100 iAilXH ORDER, PLEKSE R O S B Q R O W B R S 3000 Killarney Plants ^ 1000 from 2}( inch pots, $12.00 per loo '3 2000 from 3^ inch pots, $15. 00 per 100 " Dorranceton, Penn. KI^I^^PI^EY and all of the leading varieties. Grafted Stock. From 2)i inch Pots. KIL,I.ARI«EV. $16.00per 100 ; $120.00 per Etoile De.France. $20.00 perlOO. jQQQ, Wellesley. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr EngHsh. J20.00 per 100; $160.00 . Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless of number per 1,000. ordered. Tlie following varieties on their own roots, from 2>i Inch pots, very flne plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Ktllarney. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. RosaHnd Orr English. $10.00 per 100; One hundred ;iud thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list: Standard Varieties Grafted. From 2^4 Inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; for A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be Richmond. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000, Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. $90.00 per 1.000. sent out. Bride. Franz Deegen. Bridesmaid. Madam Hoste. Meteor. r.a Detroit. Madame Caroline Testout. Mrs. Pierpont Morgrau. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>4 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1,000. Maman Cochet. A magnificent pink rose of Mermet type, and the best of outdoor bedders Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2*4 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Bambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Kambler. We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from a>i inch pots, at $2.75 per dozen; 117.50 per 100; $42.50 per 260. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. UfDtloo The PlorlBtB' BxebanKe when wrltlne. ,%'«/%^/%^*^%^%%^%^%««^^^^^^^^%'«'^^^%'«^>^k^*^»«^%^^%^%'%V%/%^/%^%^'«^%^%^1k/%/»^^^^%«^»^%^k««^%^%'«'%^%'%^ n ^\ O F O Kais.erin, 2'A in. t>ots $4.00 per rm^^OELOH 100; $30.00 t>er 1000. Bench grown American Beauty bashes $6.00 t)er 100 ; $50.00 ber 1000. Old Liberty Rose Bushes, $S.OO |>er 100; $40.00 t>6r 1000. R I C H M O N D, now ready, fine plants, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 * 100 1000 Kaiserin, ready now $4.00 S-W.OO Bridesmaids 3.00 2.').00 100 1000 brides $3.00 $2.'i.00 Golden Hatr' 3.00 2.5.00 I WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO R08E PLANTS FROM POTS AND BENCHES STRONG, CLEAN, tlEALTIIY PLANTS RICHMOND, 3-lncli pots " iJ-lncli pots KILLARNEY, 3-lnih potn LIBERTY, :i-inch pots MAIDS, a-inch pots ISRIDES, 3-incU pots CHATENAY, ;i-incli pots Per 100 $0.00 6.00 8.00 3.50 3.50 :! SO 3 SO Per 1000 $50.00 4U.00 76.00 33.50 38.50 38.60 32.50 Per 100 UNCLE .lOHN, :i-ln('li pols $3.60 MAIDS, 2-lnch pots 8.60 BRIDES, 2-inch pots 2.60 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, bench plants 6.00 MAIDS.bench plants 4.00 BRIDES, bench plants 4.00 Per lOOO $32.50 22.50 •42.50 40.00 36.00 35.00 GEORGE REINBERG, 51 WABASn AVE., CHICAGO AFTER JUNE 1 ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 36 RANDOLPH STREET PHILADELPHIA ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Strictly First-Class Stock. 2V4 inch, «ri.00 |K-r Kin; ^^lO.OO per 1000. ■^ Uich. $9.()0 per 100; SSO.OO per 1000. 4 iiirli prii't-s on application. Cash with order. MYER^ (Sl 5AMTMAN. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone White Marsh, 546-D. Mention The Florists' Excbaoge wheg writing. ROSES AT A BARGAIN Hfi I am going to quit growing them. Have 650 Bridesmaids, 440 Brides, in 4 in. pots at $5.00 per 100. 635 RIchmonds, in 4i n. pots. $s.00 per 100. and 375 RIchmonds in 3 in. pots. StI.OO per 100. 1-50 Chatenay, 3 in. potP, $4.00 per 100. Apply to JOHNLWYLAND - - DE HAVEN. PA. MeutloD The Florists' Escliange when wrlllng. ROSES 2Vi in. RICHMONDS, fine young Stock, from carefully selected wood $9.00 per J 00. L. B. CODDINGTON, I^IURRAV niLL, N. J. Ifentlon Tbe FlorlstB' Bicbansfl wbea writing. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses 1 Year old. 3,000 SALVIA. S in. lO.OOf) GERANIUMS, :!i and 4 in 211.1)011 PANSY PLANTS. 3(10 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 1 and C, in. imi FEVERFEW. 3 in, 1000 HELIOTROPE. 3 in ,1(10 PRIMULA. 31 in AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Ji in . all sold The Worcester conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. Mention tbe Florists' flxcbange when writing. ROSES. Brides, Bridesmaids, .\iii. Beauties, Ricli- monds and Golden Gates, in 2^ inch and 3 inch pots; best of stocl<. .Send for our low prices, we want to sell year old bench plants, larcfe orders. We also have one Will fill small or MADISON ROSE COMPANY, MADISON, N. I. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Gllt-Edged Rose Stock. l,aii,'r iiliiiits ready tLii nenrli, own roott;. Her 100 Pel 1000 RICHMOND... 3 in. $10.00 $90.00 WELLESLEY 3 in.. li.OO " 4 in., 8.00 70.00 KILLARNEY :t in.. S.OO 70.00 BRIDESMAIDS 3 in.. 4.00 39.00 GRAFTED, i':.\tra strong, equal to 4 in. stock. Per 100 Per 1000 KILLARNEY $16.00 $1:K 00 GATES 10.00 CHATENAY lO.OO S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY. R. I. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ROSES ("lean ami tlirifty. fmm :i4 in p'lt'^. own root.s;. $6.00 per inn Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Ivory, Perle, Sunset, Chatenay. Brides and Maids, mafted, :'.!, in. pot.s. $10.00 \>vv 101.). P. R. QUIINUAIN, Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CELERY PLANTS 500,000 A No. I TRANSPLANTED CELERY PLANTS. 9 choice varieties. S'-nd for Price List. W. B. DU RIE. Rahway, N. J. Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when wrtOoc. Commercial Violet Culture Price, $i.60 The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.2-8 Duane St.,New Yorb UeDtlon The Florists' Bzcbaagfl whea wrlllug. June K;. 1906 The Plori-st-s' Exchansre ROSE PLANTS, nncStrong Plants,from 2K in. Pots Suuiise Kaiserin Liberty I'er 100 Per 1000 - $5.00 $40.00 .i.OO -25.00 ;!.00 -25.00 l\'r lUU Per 1000 Herle Sia.oo Sift.oo UucleJohu o.oo '25.00 Chateiiay '2.50 '22..')0 ,^ . . I'l-r IIKl I'ei- lOOl) J"!."^' ;;. • *'^5o $-2-2..5o Bridesmaid 2.50 -22.50 Ivory 2.50 '2-2 5(J AMERICAN BEAUTY, 2 in. pots, $6.00 per lOO; S50.00 per 1000 $6.00 Per 100 $50.00 Per 1000 RICHMOND Bench Plants, AMERICAN BEAUTY, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Mme. Abel Chatenay and Perles, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per LIBERTY, Bench Plants, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 PETER REINBERQ, SI Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' fclxehaiige wl\i?n writing. Last Call ...ON. Youn^ Rose Plants | Fine, Strong, HeetltHy. M 3 inch pots. M m Richmond, Very Fine, $9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 M Bridesmaid and Bride, 4.00 " " 35.00 " " g H Chatenay m Ivory 4.00 " " - 4.00 " " 35.00 " " 35.00 " " m. Smilax, 2%. inch pots I®] M Asparagus Plumosus, 'M Asparagus Sprengeri, " $2.00 per J 00 M Asparagus Plumosus, 2%. inch pots, 2.50 " " m " '* 2 25 " " P Orders should be placed at once. Stock can be shipped now, or when you are ready to plant. United States Cut flower Co. Elmira, N. Y. (Qi (Qi^ ;© in., $2.00 ; H. ('., $1.00 per 100. Glochoma, 2 in .S2 iMi per kki Ca^h J. H. DAININ & SPIN, y MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS SUniJK' Plants. l..|,rnuiy nr .March atriH-k, lii-althy anil free from disease-. Cash with order. Vour nionc-y eheerfnlly rcfinnled if not satis la.toiy $2.00 por 100, SIS.OO por 1000 C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 RniNEBECK, N. Y. Uentloo The FIorlBts' Exchange when writing. *>-vy VJ i:^ VJ GROWN Tmto years old i On their oAvn roots \ We are Northern-e'rown j Headquarters Bench-rooted | for them Full assortment I JACRvSON ca PERKINS CO. (Wholesale only) NEWARK, WAYNE CO., NEW YORK MeiitUiu The Florists' Excbunge when wrltlug. GovffiNOR hm Vkuet. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 |jer 1000. No. i STOCK. H. R. CARLTON. WILLOUGHBY. OHIO. Ueutlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention The Florists' Exchanee when wrltlugr. The most profitable red carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. HELENGODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100: 176.00 per 1000. S. J.GODDIRD, Framln{ham,Mass. Mention Tlie FlorlatB* Bichaoge when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Sehuneniuus famous Violets are well-known as the most fragrant of all Violets. Fine plants for benching at once, guaranteed the best stock Ml the market, none better. Only S2.00 per 100- Sl.^i.OO per 1000. Come and take a look at them Duly n miles from Xew York City. Money re- turned if not suited, 010. T. 6CntNEMAN, Violet Range. B\LDH'INS, I. I., N. r. Mention The FlorlaM' Exchange when writlnt. Jensen & Dekema CARNATION SPKIALISTS 674 W. Foster Ave., CHICAGO. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Mood Vines, 2 in. pots $2.00 SALVIA BONriRE 2 in. bots $2.00 fCVtRPIW 2 in. bots i.SO LOBtLIA, 2 in. bots I.SO OtRANIll^S, Hlxed, 2 in. bots 2.00 E. I. BAWLING^, Quakertown, Pa. F. S.— Al^ci ruiilu-a (Cjt'ar Plautt. bit; strong,' plants from 1 in. pots SI. 00 per 100, ifpntlon The Florlita' Exchange when writing. 76 S The Hlorists' Exchange FOUNDED m 1888 A We<*klj Medlom: of InterchanSe for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottce as Second Class Matter Fnbllshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. NFW YORK Telepbone 3765 Jobn. I'M C. W¥ I V^ n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 127 East Berwyn Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Price on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order Draft on New York. Post OfRce Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTEaiED CABLE ADDRESS: Florei, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half Inch, 75c.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-lnch, $1.25, special positions extra. Send for Rate Card show- ing discount of 10c. , 15c., 26c., or 3Bc., per Inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc.. see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. BOOKS RECEIVED. THE GARDEN, YOU AND I. By the author of "The Garden of a Commuter's Wife." Publish- ers, The Macmillan Company, New York. Illus- trated with half-tone engraving.?, the frontispiece in color. Price $1.50. The present volume adds another to the plethora of gardening books appearing these days, of the making of which there seems to be no end. The identity of the author, long kept secret for reasons best known to herself, was recently disclosed, and the world is now made cognizant of the fact that "The Garden of a Commuter's Wife." as well as the volume now before us and some others, owe their creation to Mabel Osgood Wright. This, while of course, neither adding to nor detracting from the value of the individual books, is none the less of Interest, for we like to know who is guilty of in- flicting upon us every kind of modern garden litera- ture. "The Garden, You and I" is the designation given to a club, formed of the garden and two enthusiastic lady gardeners, who for the most part performed all the necessary work of garden making and tend- ing without man aid. A series of letters asking for and giving advice, relating experiences, and provid- ing a supply of common-place chit-chat, such as the fair sex delights to indulge in, go to make up the contents of the book. It will not, of course, interest much the practical man gardener to know what kind of pajamas were worn by the husbands of the female enthusiasts in Adam's calling, nor the nature of the "nightie" with which the infant was invested as she was laid in her trundle bed. Nor do we suppose the story of the visit of the stork, which temporarily put a stop to the gardening operations in the case of one of the members of the club, will have any charms for our male read- ers, though, of course, an Interesting enough event of itself; yet the volume, as a whole. Is quite reada- ble, and the garden talk generally sound and sensi- ble. Occasionally one comes across a slip in the orthography of the plant nomenclature, but nothing of a nature calculated to jar one's nerves. The author has christened the prevalent litera- ture appearing In selfstyled high-class magazines as "Garden Goozle," and takes exception, rightly, too, to the misleading articles which from time to time appear In these periodicals — where garden work is pictured as being all sunshine without its shadow, and where all one has to do is to plant perennials and sit down and enjoy them all the year round, almost, and for a life time. She recommends Bail- ey's Cyclopedia of Horticulture as one of the best antidotes for -"Garden Goozle," generally; pretty good advice. When you go on a vacation this Summer, take with you a copy of "The Garden, You and I." It will pass an otherwise Idle hour on the train, boat, or automobile, even If it adds nothing to your store of horticultural knowledge. We can supply the book at the price named, $1.50. The Dayton Souvenir. The Souvenir Album Annual will be published in connection with the convention of tlie Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, which is to be held in Dayton, Ohio, August 21-24, 1906. With the material at hand, tne aim is to pub- lish the best souvenir book in the history of the society, not only from an artistic standpoint, but, with Dayton leading in the line of civic improve- ment and welfare work, it has been planned to de- vote a portion of the album to illustrating this im- portant work, thereby making it very beneficial to the retail florist. In addition, it is expected to in- corporate a pictorial directory of leading florists, which will add greatly to Its value as a reference book for many years. Added to the foregoing will be the usual number of artistic views of Dayton and vicinity. It will be one of the most valuable advertising mediums ever issued in behalf of floriculture in all of It branches. AH advertising matter will be placed opposite reading matter or illustrations. For full particulars apply to H. M. ALTICK. Dayton, Ohio. Manager of Souvenir Department. National Council of Horticulture. The report of James Burdett, in charge of the press bureau of the National Council of Horticul- ture, appearing in last week's issue, to which we would direct the special attention of our readers, shows that most excellent work has been done by that gentleman through a well directed distribution of reading matter on horticultural topics of a popu- lar nature; and that the big majority of the daily newspapers to which such articles were sent have gladly welcomed and published them. As pointed out In Mr. Burdett's report the value of these articles to the commercial florist is incal- culable, worth many dollars In an advertising way, and bound to create greater Interest In horticul- tural matters generally. This Is publicity of the best kind; and it would be a pity. Indeed, if such splendid service has to be discontinued for the lack of funds to carry on the work. Therefore, we urge every florist sharing in the benefit accruing from the operations of the press bureau of tlie National Council of Horticulture to contribute toward the support of the institution, and thereby to the con- tinuance of the admirable service it renders. Advantage should also be taken of the opportun- ity afforded florists located in the districts covered by this press service to advertise in the papers in which the articles appear. We do not hesitate to assert that such advertising would prove a most pro- fitable business venture. The articles distributed are timely, calling the attention of millions of read- ers to the usefulness of plants that are already In commerce, such as every florist, however small his establishment, is likely to have for sale. In this way the bureau is doing splendid mi-ssionary work, which, followed up by opportune offerings by the craft, is bound to result in an increase in business. We enter a strong plea for financial support of this branch of the work of the National Council of Horticulture. It Is one of the best features tending to the advancement of the business ever instituted. Contributions should be sent to the secretary. Professor H. C. IrLsh, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis. Following is the balance sheet to date: H. C. Irish in account with the National Council of Horticulture. Received from the following firms ten dollars ($10.00) each; John Breltmeyer's Sons, Ernest Weinhoeber Co.. J. F. Wilcox, H. N, Bruns, Henry A. Dreer, Bertermann Bros., W. & T. Smith Co., Brown Bros. Co., I. B. Ilgenfritz Sons' Co., C. W. Stuart & Co., Alaban^a Nursery Co., D. S. Lake, Huntsville Wholesale Nurseries. Ellwanger & Barry, E. S. Welsh, The Storrs & Harrison Co., Joseph Breck & Son, Inc., Vaughan's Seed Store, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Johnson & Stokes, William Henry Maule. — Total, $210. Amount Paid to James Burdett for ten (10) weeks Pre.ss Bureau Service at $18.00 per week, JISO; stationery and printing, $9; postage, $4 bal- ance on hand, $17. — Total, $210. ^ I eijituargj ^ EdouardaVan der Cruyssen. Edouard Van der Cruyssen, the world known horticulturist of Ghent, Belgium, died on May 7, 1906. He was born at MariakerKe-lez-Gand, on December 7, 1819, at a time when Flemish horti- culture was still in its Infancy. With Vervsene, Vervalt, de Cock and others he did much to improve the Indian azalea, the cultivation of which to-day forms one of the staple Industries of his native coun- try. The best known variety originated by him Is probably Mme. Van der Cruyssen, which is very extensively grown in this country and abroad. Among other sorts which he secured from seed and put in commerce may be_ mentioned the following: Reine de Pays-Bas, Princess Stephanie, Princess Clotilde, Raphael, President Raphael De Smet, Non- pareil, Rosa Bonheur, Mme. De Greve, Ceres, Comte de Chambord, etc. M. Van der Cruyssen was honored by his country with the decoration of Agriculture of the first and second class and three years ago, the Chamber Syn- dicate of Belgian Horticulturists bestowed on him a gold medal of honor for the service he had ren- dered Belgian horticulture. His funeral was attended by a large number of eminent horticulturists; and among the fioral pieces was one composed entirely of the flowers of Azalea Mme. Van der Cruyssen, sent by J. D. Eisele, of Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., through De Smet Brothers, bearing the inscription: "Dreer's of Philadelphia to Edward Van der Cruyssen. Ameri- can .sympathies and regrets, May 7, 1906." "This touching homage," says a writer In 'Revue de L'Horticulture Beige et Etrangere,' "coming from one of the largest horticultural establishments in the world, is an eloquent euology of the worth of this grand worker who was one of the pioneers in the prosperity of Belgian horticulture." The Late Robert Maclnnes. Robert Maclnnes florist, Montclair, N. J., who died recently, was born at Bannockburn, Scotland, thirty-nine years ago. He served his gardening ap- prenticeship at Airdrie Castle then In charge of the celebrated gardener, MacTavIsh, at the same time as William Scott, now superintendent of the East- man estate, Tarrytown, N. Y., also under John Ross of Edinburgh. Upon his arrival In this country Mr. Maclnnes was employed in the conservatories of Mr. Charles Pratt, the oil king, at Brooklyn, N. Y., then under the charge of A. D. Rose and later with E. G. Hill, at Richmond, Ind. He subsequently was manager for Paul Wilcox, commercial grower, Mont- clair, N. J., for four years, from which place he went to the private estate of Mr. B. O. Chlsholm of Orange, N. J. and the Jennings estate at Fair- field, Conn. After this he returned to Wilcox's establishment where he remained until the latter's retirement two years ago, when he engaged in busi- ness for himself at 676 Mountain avenue, Montclair, N. J. Deceased was a charter member of the New Jersey Floricultural Society, and an active member of the Order of Scotti.sh Clans and was hurried under the auspices of Clan Drummond. He is survived by a widow and three children, the youngest being a posthumous Infant born two day.^ after Its father's death. The American Peony Society. The American Peony Society is holding its annual exhibition at Boston, Mass., Friday and Saturday of this week. Notwithstanding that the variable weather this season has been somewhat hard on peony blooms, affecting the quality to an extent, a splendid showing is anticipated. A full report of the exhibition, as well as of the annual meeting of the society will appear In our next week's Issue. Juue llj, 190S The Plorists' Exchange 767 CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OP NURSERY- MEN held its thirty-first annual convention and ex- hibition in Dallas, Tex., June 13 to 15. The sessions were held in the Commercial club rooms. President E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., occupied the chair, and presented a very practical address. Stanley H. Watson welcomed the delegates to Texas, Judge I..ynn, Rochester, N. T., responding. An address of welcome to Dallas was delivered by Hon. John A. Ewton, president of the Hundred and Fifty Thousand Club, which was responded to by Congressman N. W. Hale of Tennessee. Roland Morrill, welcomed the visitors to the orchards of Texas, and J. H. Hale of Connecticut replied in one of his witty speeches. The following committee reports were read: Transportation, Tariff, Legislation; also reports of secretary and treasurer. The balance of the pro- gram as outlined in our issue of May 5, was carried out. Election of officers, and selection of next place of meeting will take place at the close of the morn- ing session on Friday. Wednesday. June 13, in afternoon there was a free trip over the Interurban to the city of Port Worth, a distance of 3 0 miles, and a trolley ride over that city; on the same evening an entertain- ment at Lake Erie Park. Thursday, June 14, in the afternoon a trolley ride over the city of Dallas, and in the evening a banquet given by the Texas Nur- serymen's Association. Friday, June 15, in the after- noon a reception at Cliff Park. After the close of the convention the delegates proceeded to Houston, and took a side trip from Houston to Galveston, giving an opportunity to see the city that has risen, Phoenix-like, from her ashes, also the great sea wall that will in future protect her from a recurrence of that dire disaster of 1900. Also a side trip from Smithville to San Antonio, the "cradle of Texas liberty," the Naples of America, where the rose and the lily bloom the year round in her magnificent parks, the Alamo and her missions, silent sentinels of a glorious past, pointing her sons to a future for the portrayal of which the pen of man is hopelessly inadequate. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS met in Washington, D. C, on Tuesday, June 12. President Theodore Wlrth pre- sided, and delivered an able address touching upon the future welfare of the association. The report of Secretary-Treasurer J. W. Duncan showed only a small balance in the treasury, with 75 members in good standing. The report of the committee on print- ing bulletins, which presented a new bulletin in a neatly printed form, was read and approved, and the committee continued. Resolutions on the death of O. F. Dubuis, Springfield. 111., were read, ordered spread on the minutes, and a copy sent to the family of the deceased. Wm. R. Smith of the United States Botanic Gar- den, Washington, was elected an honorary member. The following active members were elected: Jens Jensen, superintendent, W^est Park system, Chicago, III.; E. T. Mische, superintendent of parks, Madison, Wis.; H. S. Richards, assistant superintendent. South Park. Chicago.; W. M. Sheperdson, superintendent of parks, Nangatuck, Conn.; J. W. Rodgers, superin- tendent of parks?, Cincinnati, O. ; and R. Cameron, head gardener. Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, Ont. The field work of the day Included a visit to Rock Creek Park, the Botanic Gardens and other places of interest about the city. In the evening the nominating committee submitted the following list of officers, who were unanimously elected: President, Byron Worthen, superintendent of parks, Manchester, N. H.; vice-presidents. John Chambers, Toronto, Canada: John W. Duncan, assistant supt. of parks. Boston. Mass.; Fred. Nu.ssbaumer. St. Paul, Minn.; John F. Cowell, South Park. Buffalo, N. T. ; W. S. Manning, Baltimore, Md.: C. E. Keith, Bridgeport, Conn.; secretary and treasurer. F. L. Mulford, superintendent of parks, Harrisburg, Pa. A paper on "The Proper Treatment of Trees" was read by Mr. Pettlgrew of Boston. It was followed by a general discussion. THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB held Its regular meeting on Monday evening, June 11, Presi- dent John Scott in the chair. It was Ladies' Night, and a goodly number of the fair sex graced the occasion with their presence. The business session was short, and included a report of progress .by the outing committee, promising the best affair of the kind in the history of the club. The outing takes place at Wltzel's Point View Grove on Monday, July 2. Tickets should be secured at once to enable the committee to make the necessary preparations to take care of the party. Resolutions of condolence were passed, copies to be sent to the families of John B. Nugent, Jr.. and Peter T. Devoy on recent bereavements. Mr. O'Mara, on behalf of the legis- lative committee, made a report relative to the negotiations with the United States Express Com- pany with regard to the recent advance in rates for cut flowers and return empties between New Jersey points and this city. The company wrote as follows in regard to the rates in force be- fore and after the advance: "Before the recent change, we charged merchandise rates on cut flowers, and on empties we charged as follows: flower baskets, boxes or crates weighing 15 pounds or less five cents each: weighing over 15 pounds, ten cents each; re- frigerator boxes, twenty-five cents each. The present rates are: on cut flowers between New York City and Brooklyn and all points, merchandl.se rates, with a minimum rate of U per 100 pounds. On empty bas- kets, boxes, crates and refrigerators, not folded flat or completely knocked down, merchandise rates, with a minimum rate of .$1 per 100 pounds, graduated charges to apply on shipments weighing less than 100 pounds. On empty baskets, boxes, crates and refrigerators, folded flat or completely knocked down, merchandise rates and graduated charges." The company declined to treat with the Florists' Club, or any othei' organization as a body; but was willing to hear and consider the complaints of in- dividual shippers. Mr. O'Mara said the rate now in force was not a discriminating one, affecting certain points in New Jersey only, but was generally applic- able. If individual shippers could throw any further light on the matter than that now in its possession, the committee would be glad to receive the Infor- mation, and would again endeavor to reach the ex- press company. The committee was thanked and continued. Regarding the San Francisco disaster, the com- mittee appointed, recommended that the club's sec- retary communicate with the California Horticul- tural Association, expressing sympathy in their ap- palling calamity, and asking in what manner the club could render the most efficient service to the trade sufferers. Messrs. W. F. Ross, Arthur Withers and Joseph Hofmeier were elected members. H. W. Barrows, Whitman, Mass., was proposed for membership. Secretary Young read a letter from President Kasting of the S. A. F. O. H., regretting his inabil- ity to be present at this meeting to talk over the proposed S. A. F. Spring show, promising a future visit, and sending his kind remembrances to "the New York bunch." Mr. Nugent, for the transportation committee on convention travel, reported progress. Secretary Stewart of the S. A. P. O. H., being called upon, stated the matter of railroad rate to Dayton was under advisement, and would be announced at an early date. Mr. Barrows made a few remarks regarding his new fern, N. Whitmanil, which he characterized as being "almost If not quite equal to N. Scottil." Mr. Stewart, at the request of Mr. Barrows, supplement- ed the latter's comment, stating that N. Whitmanii in his opinion "Is a desirable and permanent variety in the market, a great credit to Mr. Barrows, and to the state he represents." The remainder of the evening was given up to entertainment. The meeting adjourned for the Summer vaca- tion, to reconvene in September next. THE COLUMBUS (OHIO) FLORISTS' CLUB held the regular meeting for the month, June 5, in Iroquois Hall. It was the first meeting since April 3 last tliat enough members have attended to give a quorum for business. And in justice to our mem- bership I will say that this shows no lack of enthu- siasm, but that simply it has seemed best to post- pone all matters possible until the end of the busi- est season Columbus ever passed through. Our club is pushing two things unceasingly at the present time — the bowling team for Dayton and a chrysan- themum show for this Fall. Last year was held our first chrysanthemum show, and how inuch of a success it was you may be your own .iudge; I will give you the treasurer's figures. In the first place we charged 10c. and 25c. admLssIon, children and adults respectively; from this source we derived something lil5e $325; in other words, the attendance was in the neighborhood of 2,000. As regards ex- penses. J200, apart from the Immense amount of work done by our members, paid the bills. We think that for a maiden effort we did pretty well; anyway, it looks now very much like another show. As we had had no regular meeting for so long, there was considerable business of a formal nature to be disposed of. A very Interesting hour was given to a discussion of the plans for the forth- coming show; In which Messrs. Curry. .Stevens, Mc- Keller, Bauman, .Siebert, and Faxon took part. This resulted In a committee being chosen to see the entire trade In person, and report their views, at a meeting to be held June 19; when decisive action will be taken In regard to the matter of a chrysan- themum show for Columbus this Autumn. F. W. Baltimoreans on an Outing. Blenheim, the beautiful country place of Mr. Wm. Lanahan, on Bellona avenue, (Govenstown) looked its prettiest June 8, when the members of the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore spent a delightful afternoon there as the guests of Jacob H. Keplin- ger, manager of the place. When they made their appearance they were welcomed by Mr. Lanahan and given the freedom of the estate. Aci'oss the main entrance to the grounds was strung a banner bearing the words "Welcome 1906, Gardeners' Club," and further up the driveway were the Stars and the Stripes. Gay Japanese lan- terns and electric bulbs of- different colors among the trees gave the place the appearance of a fairy garden. , Blenheim Is one of the best kept places in the country. Entering the main gateway from Bellona avenue one approaches the house along a beautiful driveway, skirted by towering maples, which form an archway over the gravel walk. On both sides of this avenue, but some distance from it, are many oinamental trees of great beauty; and beds of fiow- ers dot the sward. Scattered about are many rare plants. One of the most attractive spots, and one that caused the manager sleepless nights, Is a mass of boulders at the foot of the hill, to the south of Ihc mansion and near the dairy. This mass of stone was considered an eyesore on an otherwise almost ix-rfect lawn. As it was Impossible to move It, Mr. Kciiiinger eventually hit upon a plan to cover It with foliage, and after considerable trouble suc- ceeded in making it a beautiful feature. The vast lawn comprises 36 acres of short grass. At the rear of the house is the vegetable garden, which is one of the best in the State. Winding through it are walks, with arches licre and there covered with vines. Along the lane running from the main driveway to the stable the sloping side of the road is covered with roses, and so numerous are the blooms at present that in some places they form an almost solid mass of flowers. Mr. Keplinger has been connected with Blen- heim for the past 20 years, and Is considered an expert in landscape gardening. Soon after reaching the place the members of the Gardeners' Club started right off to enjoy them- selves. They devoted most of the afternoon to base- ball, foot, sack, and wheelbarrow races, with a jumping contest. These feats were performed on the lawn near the stable and were witnessed by . Mr. Lanahan and his family and friends. Mrs. Lanahan was presented with a bouquet of American Beauty roses by the visitors, Edwin A. Seidewitz, president of the Florists' Exchange, making the presentation speech, which was gracefully responded to by the recipient. Refreshments were served at 6 o'clock, and an hour later a luncheon was enjoyed. The officers of the club are: President, W. G. Lehr; vice-president, C. L. Seybold; recording secre- tary, J. J. Perry; financial secretary, George Tal- bott; librarian, C. M. Wagner. Those present besides the officers were: Messrs. William Wagner, James H. Boone, Thomas C. Stev- enson, William S. Manning, Caldwell, N. T.; Frank Fritz, M. Duckstein, William Eraser, F. G. Knol- lenberger, Andrew Anderson, Charles T. Bucher, George S. Kalb, Boyd G. Merrltt. Thomas M. Car- roll, N. C. Davis, R. B. Gould, C. H. Ros.ser, Jr., William Madsen, William H. Bode, Christian Wal- denburg, F. C. Bauer, Isaac H. Moss, W. C. Price, Thomas H. Paterson, Edward Van Reuth, Phillip B. WeUsh, Conrad Hess, Henry Fisher, Leopold .Stoll, Guy M. Stricklen, James H. Brummel, Adolph StoU, Harry V. Bell, M. J. Hannlgan, Wm. Terry, William H. Kramer, C. Uffer, C. Gregorius, George O. Brown, William Kumblln, Albert G. Feldler, Anton Metz- ler, Patrick Hannal, W. A. Reinhardt, Edward Woodfall, John Geary, Emory Wagner, D. F. Broad- foot, Henry M. Lehr, E. W. Stevenson and G. Lotz. The committee of arrangements was composed of Messrs. Leander, McCubbin, L. E. Stauffer, Lewis W. Stauffer. William Stauffer, Charles Wagner and Harry S. Alt. C. L. S. Protection of Vineyards Against Hail. In reply to inquiries from Nebraska Consul John C. Covert, of Lyon, supplements former reports on the subject of using cannon to dissipate hail storms in the vineyard section of France by the following: "The agricultural bureau of Lyon described to me the most popular cannon in use in the wine- growing districts, which requires about 4^ ounces of powder for a charge. The cannon are placed about 1.500 feet apart. Each one will cover about 60 acres of land. A park of 150 cannon is necessary to protect a vineyard against a local or a general storm. The work of the two flr.st rows of cannon soon dislocates a storm and the succeeding cannon prevent the re-forming of the clouds." "Since the cannon have been in use in Prance the conviction of their absolute efficacy has steadily grown among the wine growers who have used them. New societies for their use are being con- stantly organized, and the most intelligent among the farmers of France have not the slightest doubt of their power to protect them against the dreaded enemy to their crops. "In some parts of France an effort has been made to introduce the use of bombs, which are thrown high Into the air and are intended to explode among the clouds. The only obstacle to the success of this plan is the difficulty to measure the exact distance of the clouds from the earth and to have the bombs explode In the right place. In the use of the cannon the wreath of smoke starts upward from the mouth of the gun and moves with great force until it reaches the cloud, which it dislocates or breaks into shreds, and prevents the formation of hail." PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. ' SELECT DAHLI.\S AND THEIR CULTIVATION , BY AMATEURS. By John Eraser, Editor of The ; Gardening World, London, England. Illustrated. j Paper. 32 pp. This is a very practical little treatise, setting forth the best methods of cultivation, lists of varieties, etc., as adapted to English requirements. A correspondent. (John Supper, Lakewood, N. J.,) suggests as a I'emedy-for the exorbitant express rates, the pushing of postal reform matters by the trade. Mr. Supper himself is securing signatures to a peti- tion In this matter, and advises his fellow-craftsmen to emulate his example. 768 The Plorist-s' Hxchange THE RETAIL TRADE A SUMMER WINDOW DISPLAY.— I send you a photograph (herewith reproduced) of the show window of my employers, the Weimar Company, Mount Ver- non, N. Y,, "thinking you might publish it for the benefit of others in the trade who might tire of the same everlasting things. I am the head salesman in the firm's store, and as we had nothing rare or novel to show in the window, thought up this idea. Our window has a tile floor. This I covered entirely with lycopodium taken out of the pots. In the back is an old log cabin, with two windows and a door- way, which I made of cedar and white birch. At night we have an electric light inside. Leading from the cabin are three walks, one leading straight to the entrance to the cabin, another walk leads to a chicken yard. Instead of chickens I put some young tame rats in the yard. The third walk leads to a well, where I have an old bucket. The road passes on beyond this to a pond filled with gold fish and different varieties of choice pond lilies. The pond is made of a large oval-shaped tin hidden by rocks. On the lawn and both sides of the cabin are various dwarf Japanese plants sunk into the lycopodium, so that the jardinieres do not show, and the plants look as if growing there naturally. There are Japan maples, holly, euonymus, cryptomeria and retinispora. The window attracted great attention, especially Saturdays, during which, day and evening, the crowds were large. SAMITKL CLARK. on the market the whole of their stocks otherwise available for export, preferring rather to buy more and even add to their already existing stocks. This causes a tremendous number to be diverted from the export market. As a proof of the foregoing state- ment, at the green auction sales on the bulb farms scarlet Due has been bid up to i5 shillings, Murillo to 65 shillings per 1000, the buyers intending to keep them for propagating only. The enormous demand for forcing tulips of late years has something to do with existing fabulous prices. La Reine and scarlet Due have probably sold in larger numbers than all other sorts of tulips put together; consequently, they have been grown and propagated in Holland of late years for all they are worth, with the resulting weakening and deter- ioration of strength and constitution of stocks. Many are the complaints of forcers regarding the poor color and weak blooms of scarlet Due and La Reine, and it is the opinion of many expert growers here that the stocks of the former should be absolutely left out of the orders for forcing tulips for some four or five years; and in that time the stocks want careful growing on very mild and unmanured land and should not have their growths forced in any way by too rich and rank feeding. AI.so, scarlet Due i.s moi-e .susceptible to disease than many other sorts, and has had rather more than its share of disease of late years. Many Holland exporters are booking orders on the strength of prices coming down with a rush; but this Fall does not give much indication of that happen- 5iFL0RAL7\HJJ A Rustic Rural Reproduction in a Retail Florist^s Store Sjiiimel r'lark of Weiiiiiir Co., Rtt. ^"errion, N. Y.. Artist. The Bulb Business. Bulb forcers, and also seedsmen, especially users of tulips in large quantities, are anxiously asking themselves why bulbs have risen in price this year. Probably never before has such a sharp and decided advance in the price of tulips taken place with the English buyer. At the present time some several score of representatives of Dutch bulb firms are in England soliciting orders, asking and in many cases, obtaining as high as 40 shillings per 100 for .scarlet Due Van Thol; 3.5 shillings for La Reine, and other sorts propcirtionately high. This is in comparison with such prices as 20 shillings for scarlet Due, and 14 shillings tor La Reine paid last year. And although it is more than probable these represen- tatives are not booking nearly so many orders as last year, yet they are selling sufficient to encourage the keeping up of prices. Last sea.son most firms executed many more orders than they ought to have done with the available quantity of stock, conse- quently much was exported which should have been kept in Holland for stock. This fact has made the stocks available in Holland for this year's trade much below the average. In many cases frost has caught the growing bulbs somewhat, making an- other factor to reduce quantities of really first-class stock. Seedsmen in England cleared out last Autumn absolutely the whole of their bulb stock and. in many cases, were not able to buy sufficient in their supplementary .orders to meet their end-of-season requirements. This has encouraged them to place their orders earlier this year, many ordering in May and June — August being the usual month for plac- ing genera] orders. They are also considerably in- creasing their orders. Probably the seedsmen's dry bulb trade with Holland will show a, very substantial increase over last year's. In very many cases the larger and wealthier firms of growers in Holland, where they have capital to spare, arc not placing ing; ratln-r will Iignres steadily rise right through the season. Horticulturists who are not thoroughly and daily in touch with the bulb trade will probably not agree with these statements; but will rather argue that the acreage under bulbs in Holland is probably twice , or three times what it was some few years ago; and the demand, some will say, has not relatively in- creased in the same ratio. In the former remark they are probably below the actual fact; but in the latter they are probabl.v a long way behind the ac- tual fact. The world's demand for Dutch bulbs is steadily increasing each year, and is perhaps four times as large as it was a few years back. More especially does this apply to England and America, and although the acreage under bulbs increases each year it does not niore than, and probably does not nearly, keep pace with the demand. At any rate, there is certainly no surplus to cover any shortages from various causes that may arise, in the way of disease or an abnormal demand such as has pre- vailed last year. Also, the quality demanded by buyers nowadays, especially in tulips and daffodils, is continually reaching a higher standard, and what were ten years ago accepted as first quality bulbs are today only taken as second riuality. This fact alone is a great factor in causing prices to advance, also in creating a shortage of export qualities; as, generally speaking, nine-tenths of the whole export trade is of bulbs of the finest quality only. Buyers all over the world are continually asking for some- thing better than previously supplied. This fact severely taxes the growers' stocks to procure suf- j ficient of the larger sizes ordered. Man.v people have imagined that the immense I quantities of daffodils and narcissus grown in Lin- I colnshire and many other districts of the United I Kingdom, not forgetting Guernsey and the Scilly I Isles, would eventually cripple the Dutch trade in i these lines; but rather has it ultimately put money into the Dutch growers' pockets. They had splendid business in all these districts, at very high prices, when bulb cultivation was first taken up there and since then, although values have declined, trade in the Dutch grown bulbs has continually increased. Had these districts never taken up the cultivation, and continued it so extensively as they have done, and made it possible to put bloom on the English markets at prices within reach of rich and the poor- est alike which still left a profit to the growers, the British public would never have become educated to the extensive and continuous use of cut flowers as they have done. Cut daffodils, tulips and other bulbous blooms, can always be bought on the streets of all large towns by the poorest classes, a big bunch being obtainable for one penny, when in season. The English bulb farms are fine for producing a large quantity of blooms and plenty of small stock bulbs. They cannot, and never will be able to com- pete with the quality of flrst-class bulbs produced in Holland. These English stocks are, however, ideal fr)r the Dutch firms to replenish their own stocks, being very cheap when bought in quantity, particu- larly Ornatus, which is often obtained as low as £15 or £20 per ton of clean dry bulbs. They are usually healthy, strong and very vigorous in growth, just the stock to grow one or two years in Holland and then be a fine size for exporting; and are a grand change, usually coming off raw silt or loam in Eng- land and going on to sand land in Holland and mil- lions are bought up every year for Dutch firms for tills purpose. Another great factor that has caused bulbs this year to reach an almost prohibitive figure is the fact of their being so very cheap. Some three or four years ago low prices caused cut blooms to be sold at correspondingly low figures inducing masses of the public, "who, had the prices been higher wr.uld not have bnught any at all," to purchase bloom regularly and iithers to buy double the quan- tit,\'. thus encouraging the grower to raise increased quantities. By this means the public became thor- oughly educated lo cut flowens, and now they cannot easily forego the pleasure of them, even when they have In jiay a higher price. And when prices are low there is always more and moT'p grown, the low figures temfiting users; consequently, stocks have been more ami more reduced in comparison with the demand, unlil the natural law of supply and demand forces prices up. It may be pretty well '■eriain that, af nr) time under existing circumstances will low prices conlinue at one level more than three or four years at the longest, ami another similar lieriod will he taken for prices to advance to their liisfht'st l.-vcl. and the.v may be reckoned to remain ;tl a high level fr»r an.other three j-ears. I'onsequently, judging from above observations which are based on a lifelong inlimate acquaintance Willi the trade, no appreciable fall in prices, or lalher values, may be expected this year, nor hardly even next year; and buyers are probably well ad- visoil lo complete their bulb purchasing arrange- ments for inot; at once. The foregoing may per- haps differ from the experience of some others, still 1 think it may be taken as within the mark for Ihe general run of the bulb trade. EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT. Our London Letter. IIY A. HEMSLEY. THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The nineteenth annual show was held at the Tinner Temple gardens on May 29, 30 and 31. This event grows in importance from year to year. This season the show was one of the best the society has had, and although there is such a large Increase of Fel- lows who have tickets.- about 17,000 of which were available for admission on the fir.st day, the takings at the gate exceeded any previous record by about £50, and the following days produ-.-ed equally good results. I cannot report the show in delail. but will refer to subjects of special interest: Orchids may be said to have been the leading feature. In addition to the grand groups of choice sorts a good many new hybrids were shown. Messrs. Sander & Sons' group was superb and secured the Veitehian Cup which was given for the best exhibit in the show. Messrs. Charle.sworlh & Co. also put up a grand group. Another feature of the show was a grand collec- tion of foliage plants from Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, who had one of the grandest groups of choice foli- age plants that has ever been staged. It consisted largely of aroids. The caladiums were grand, espe- cially Rose Laing, which created quite a sensation. Anthuriums. alocasias, etc., were equally good, and elevated filants of nepenthes made a fine finish to the group. Messrs. Sander & Sons, Messr.s. Clibran & Son, and L. R. Russell, had good collections. Roses were splendidl.v shown, particularly the Ramblers. Dorothy Perkins, in all the various ways il could he trained, the tall standards with long drooping branches with large clusters of bloom were most effective. But Lady Gay was more appreciated, the color being better and the pyramidal plants were June 10, 1906 perfect masses of bloom. Yet the gem of all was Hiawatha, a lovely shigle Crimson Rambler; tall plants were simply loaded with long racemes of rich crimson flowers with bright yellow anthers. An award of merit was given for it. Kathleen, another good single of a rosy pink, gained a similar award. This class of roses is now very popular for florists' work. Carnations were another great feature. Mal- maisons in pots with upwards of 5 0 fine blooms on each plant were much admired. Princess of Wales, the pink variety, makes the best plants of any I have seen. The American varieties were shown in grand form. .^11 were displayed in tall vases sonie of whi;h had about 100 in each. Where we only had one exhibitor of these two or three years ago we now have about a dozen, and others who grow but do not exhibit. At an earlier meeting of the R. H. S.. A. J. Gutt- nia.n, of ^ew York, pui up blooms of Victory wnich he had brought over. Although they had been cut exactly three weeks they were in fair condition, but had lost their color a little. It is evidently one of the right sort. Going back to the Temple show, Nephrolepis Pier.soni elegantissima was well shown by W. J. Godfrey who imported it from America some time ago. A first class certificate was given for it. Ne- phrolepis exaltata superba, another fine variety, came trom H. U. May; this was honored with a hrsi class certificate. An Acrostichum decoratum, from Messrs. J. Hill & .Son, gained an award. The Japanese acers were shown* in all the best varieties by Messrs. Cripps & Son, also Messrs. Fro- mow Brother.s, Wm. Russell, of Brentwood, and several others. .Sweet peas were well shown by sevei'al exhibitors, a few years ago we never saw tnese so early. Cac- tus dahlias in some of the best varieties were exhibit- ed by Messrs. Carter. Page & Co. Tuberous begonias were never seen in better form, especially the double varieties; it would seem impossible to make much Curlher improvement. THE WINTER FLOWERING CARNATION SOC- 1 KTY. — A society has been formed undei' the above litle. At a meeting recently held, rules were sub- mitted and approved of. and a membership of auout seventy was annovmeed. J. S. Rrtinum. Editor of the Horticultural Trade Journal, was elected presi- dent, and S. Mortimer, vice-president; H. Mathias, secrelar} and treasurer, ana a commiitee of 14 members. It is inoposed to hold the first show early in December ne.xt, and prooably other meet- ings will be held during the Winter. One great ob- ject of the society will be to look after the nomen- clature, and to make comparisons of varieties, with a view to selecting the very best of each shade of color. Certificates will be given tor improved new sorts. ■; COVENT GARDEN MARKET. — Roses have never been so well supplied as they have been dur- ing the past few months. In cut olooms. since we have had Mme. Caroline Te.stout. Mrs. J. Laing. La France and others of the same type with long stiff stems, Catherine Mermet and Bridesmaid have not been so much in demand, Madame Carnot has been very fli:ie, but it was only for a short time that it was seen really good. Liberty has been much better lately than earlier in the yef.r. Capt. Hayward and Ulrich Brunner have been remarkably good. Marechal Niel has not sold so well as usual this season. Frav. iiarl Druschki was not seen early but during the past few weeks it has been very fine and it seems likely to become a popular mar- ket rose. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and The Bride, have been good, but tor some work they are not quite white enough. Lady Roberts is grown and sells fairly well, In pot roses Dorothy Perkins, tall plants with large clusters of binom on drooping branches, has sold well, making 15s. each. Good ("rimson Ramblers realize 10s. each. We have had a. regular supply ot sweet peas since January and just now they are very fine on all the best new sorts. Owing to the large numbers grown, prices have not been so good as when growers first started cultivati' recommended more or less of landscape features for that city, and a leading citizen of Dallas tells I me to-day that Toronto is among the most beauti- ] ful cities of this continent. I I came to Dallas some twenty-two years ago, pr..inpted by three objects, a visit, to find a promise ot landscape work that could be continued all the years, also to find a congenial climate for Mrs. Lomas. I have done some land.scape work in Dallas and in other parts of the State, but I cannot say that I have had the success I had hoped for; true I have done a very large amount of suggesting, ad- vising, informing, planning, writing, talking, as the saying is, 'free gratis for nothing." My difllculty largely has been — Shall I say the truth '? Well, let me say it this way: A leading lady ot Dallas some time ago said, 'Mr. Lomas, why catinot we have flowers just as beautiful as they have in the North? I said, • pardon me, will you permit me to tell you the plain truth'?' 'Yes.' 'Well, you won't pay for them.' "That has been the truth with regard to a good deal of my landscape work in Dalla.s. I will not do poor work; and it has been very general, when I have drawn a plan and submitted estimates, the party would say. 'Your plan is most beautiful, but, bless you, I can get the work done for little more than one-half what you charge.' Now, I know that no man can do the work as it should be done for less than my estimate, and I naturally get disgusted, and grow cabbage and potatoes, or write news- paper and other articles for my bread. I still wish to say let any one ask and welcome; the time will never come with me that it won't be a pleasure to me to be of service if I can. I have every reason to believe the time is near when Dallas will demand first-class plans and work. I have just partially completed one of the largest and best pieces of landscape work yet attempted in Dallas by a pri- vate citizen, and the balance of the work only waits another planting season. I hope I may be pardoned tf 1 say I have many plans and suggestions yet to offer for the improvement of the city, directly or Individually outgrowths ot landscape work." As will be noted, Mr. Lomas is 7 9 years of age, hut he is as sprightly as a much younger man. He adds: "I can outwalk nearly every man on the street. I get up almost every morning at 5 o'clock, write an article, attend to my correspondence, get my breakfast, and go across the city to set my men to work at 7;.1o, and if need be work side by side with my men, at the hardest work, get well tired, go home eat sutiper. rpst or write, go to bed, tall fast asleeji. .'iikI wake nii fre.sh next morning ready for work." Among his many hnnm-s Mr. Lomas holds the gold medal for landscape work over all the south country, and has nearly a half bushel of first prize blue ribbons. Some time ago his countrymen honored him by electing him a Fellow ot the Royal Horticultural Society f)f England. Morgan's Scale on Palms. ■I'lir leiMirt of Dr. \\'. E. Britton, State Entomolo- gist of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, mentions ainong other things a scale which has been found a serious pest on palms in some green- house establishments in that State. It is named Morgan's scale (Chrysomphalus dictyosperml Morg.) and in color is similar to the red orange scale which is also known to attack palms, and which is de- scribed as "a light grey or brown circular scale about 2 mm. in diameter," Morgan's scale being flatter than the foregoing, and projecting only slightly from the leaf. The report says: "H. E. Hodgkiss studied this scale at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and found that several genera- tions are produced each year, but these overlap so as to become indistinct. The females bring forth living young, are parthenogenetic, and males are un- known. Fumigating the hou.se with hydrocyanic acid gas, using 7.5 grams potassium, cyanide for each 100 cubic feet of space, for forty minutes, after dark, with the plants free from moisture, is the treatment advi.sed by Mr. Hodgkiss after making many experi- ments. It is probably a safe remedy for nearly all of the greenhouse scales." Mark Twain on Advertising. Mai'Iv Twain, in tin- midst of a panegyric on ad- vertising, told a remarkable story. "There was a man." he said, "back Iowa way, who was so pleased with an advertisement in the local paper that he wrote the following testimonial to the editor: " 'Mr. Editor — Sir: After selling all I could, giving barrels away, and stuffing my hogs till they could eat no more, I still had. last Fall, about 200 tons of big, juicy, fine-flavored apples left on my hands. I inserted in your valuable paper an ad. that I was willing to send free a barrel of picked fruit, freight paid in advance by me. to anyone who would apply, there being, of course, no charge for the barrel. Tou will hardly credit it, but that little 40-cent ad. cleared out my whole stock of apples, and I could have disposed of five times the quantity on the same terms.' " NEWSPAPBRDOM. [At the same price as this advertiser asked for his apples, the trade paper publisher could fill his paper with ads., and make a "show;" but al- though it may be convenient, and. probably, in some cases necessary. It don't pay. — Ed. F. E.] We beg to acknowledge receipt, from the Con- necticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Conn., ■ of the following documents: Fifth Report of the State Entomologist, Report of the Station Botanist, also a pamphlet dealing with To- bacco Breeding Experiments. All of these docu- ments are of a highly instructive cha.racter, con- taining much serviceable and valuable information to horticulturists generally. 770 The Plori-sts' Exchange Chicago. The Week's News. The doorways of unoccupied stores and other private locations ad- joining the sidewalks of the shop- ping district have been in demand for use as flower stands since the au- thorities issued their ukase prohibit- ing the sale of flowers on the street. The foreman of one of the large plants remarked a day or two ago, "If in your traveling you find any good help looking for work, send them to me, as I am much in need of more good men"; and it may be added that the same condition pre- vails in all directions. On Thursday afternoon of last week a thunder storm of severe pro- portions visited the Chicago district and in the business section for a pe- riod of several minutes and within well defined lines it took the form of a hail storm. Fortunately, there are no greenhouses in the visited dis- trict. Weiland & Risch expect to com- mence cutting Killarney roses from young stock in about two weeks. They have three houses in their new range planted: and their field carnations are of unusual excellence. J. B. Deamud Company are re- ceiving gladioli in immense quanti- ties and expect for some time to be able to supply any reasonable de- mand at prices ranging from two to eight dollars per hundred. Cards are out announcing the ap- proaching wedding of Anton George Then and Miss Marie, daughter nf Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jost, on Wed- nesday afternoon, June 2 7, at St. Clemens Church, Orchard street. Mr. and Mrs. Then will reside at 30 Men- omonee street. Leonard Kill has the sympathy of his many friends in the trade in his bereavement owing to the loss of his father, Anton Kill. The deceased was 63 years of age and had been ill for an extended period. He was an old resident of Chicago, having spent most of his life in agricultural pur- suits in this section. Besides his son, his widow and four daughters sur- vive him. Eli Cross of Grand Rapids, Mich., was a recent visitor to the wholesale market. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Company of Philadel- phia, has been making calls on his friends here. The concern of Brant & Noe, which was dissolved some time ago, has been reestablished and will continue under the name of Brant & Noe Flor- al Company. H. N. Bruns will visit Hamburg, Germany, this summer and look over the lily of the valley prospects, a matter of especial interest to him. The unfortunates in hospitals, many of whom seldom enjoy the luxury of a bunch of flowers, have benefited at least to some extent by the recent glut in this market, as some of the dealers were thoughtful and preferred to make this charitable disposition of the surplus than to consign It to the dump. Would it not be a good proposition at such times to take a concerted action to dispose of a fair amount of the overstock from all sources, and thus remove it from all danger of competition? Undoubtedly hospital authorities would willingly collect and transport the offerings if given the opportunity. Joe Trinz is spending a few days In Cincinnati. Frank Church, well known throughout the florists' associations from Cincinnati to Long Island, N. T., is now suffering in Chicago with an eye affliction which it Is hoped is only temporary. Lacy Young, the field manager of the recently incorporated concern, Deamud & Young Fern Company, spent a few hours in town the first of the week, and after looking the situation over departed for the wilds of Michigan with a promise of prompt relief of the stringency in the fern market. Vaughan's Seed Store have had on exhibition recestly a fine collection of peonies which included not only some of the old tried and true, but a number of the more recent intro- ductions. The presence of the blooms proved very attractive to purchasers. Carl Cropp of Vaughan's Seed Store left on Monday for an Eastern trip, his itinerary including the Seedsmen's League meeting in New York, and the peony show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Boston. Recent visitors: W. W. Seekins, Duluth, Minn.: J. W. Lyon of Belvl- dere, HI. Miss H. B. Whitted passed through Chicago Sunday from her Minnesota home on her way to visit her sister in Boston. WILLIAM K. WOOD. The following is the list of sports and pastimes scheduled to take place at the Florists' Club picnic, to be held in the "Forest of Arden," Joliet, 111., June 24, 1906: SPORTS. 1. Base Ball Game. — Wholesale vs. Retail. 2. 60-Tard Dash. — Boys under 16: handicap according to age. 3. BO-Yard Dash. — Girls under 16: handicap according to age. 4. Race for Married Ladies. 5. Race for Young Ladies over 16. 6. Sack Race, 50 yards, open to all. Sacks will be furnished by the commit- 7. lOO-Tard Dash. (Open to those identified witli the trade only.) S. 50- Yard Dash for Fat Men; 210 pounds or over, 9. Potato Race, 40 Yards, for Ladies; potato every five yards. 30. Quoit Match: open to all. 11. Running Broad Jump. (Florists only.) PASTIME'S. Tennis courts, croquet grounds, swim- ming, fishing, refreshments, music and hayrack ride of six miles through the Forest of Arden. Prizes in each event. Tickets, etc., at wholesale houses. Rock Island. Cincinnati, O. News Notes. Ninety-three degrees in the shade! Pretty hard to keep slock in shape, no matter how good it may be or how much ice you may have. But with all that, trade is doing nicely. Wm. Dittmann is sending E. G. Gil- lett some very good American Beauty roses and they sell well. Bride and Bridesmaid are small and sell be- cause there's nothing better. The trustees of the Jabez Elliott Flower Market have just installed eleven arc lights — a great improve- ment. Saturday evening the annual meet- ing of the Cincinnati Florists' Society will be held: also some hustling com- mittees appointed to look after the attendance to the S. A. F. O. H., from this city, the bowling team, etc. John Evans of Richmond, Ind,, called Friday; never before was his firm so busy, he says. He had been doing some work for Uncle Sam, at our Park oflice, and the Custom House. Park Superintendent Rodgers will attend the convention of park super- intendents at Washington. I was shocked to learn of the death of C. H. Kunzman, of Louis- ville, Ky. as it was just a few weeks ago he spent an hour with me in my oflice. He was a just and upright man, and for those reasons alone he made a success of his busine.ss. He was a successful carnation grower, and was always seen at the meeting." of the American Carnation Society, as well as of the S. A. P. He was looking forward to the Dayton meet- ing with pleasure. He had suffered much for a number of year.s. but his pluck and energy would not let him give up. Such men as he are always missed: would that there were more like him in our profession. At a meeting of the Florists' Soci- ety, the following officers were re- elected: President, William Murphy- vice-president, Ben George: secretary', C. J. Ohmer: treasurer, D. Rusconi: director, R. Witterstaetter. C. J. Oh- mer was appointed chairman of the S. A. F. committee: Henry Schwarz was appointed chairman of the annual outing committee, said outing to oc- cur about July 19. Mr. Labor, of Lockland Lumber Company, was taken into membership. C. P. Dietrich & Son, Maysville, Kv.. are building a greenhouse, 22 by 150 feet, in which to grow American Beauty roses. All of the craft in Cincinnati and vicinity who expect to attend the Dayton Convention in August, will oblige by sending their names and the number likely to be in their party, to C. J. Ohmer, 113 East Third street, Cincinnati, as this will facilitate the making of arrangements. Quite a number of florists, besides about 150,000 other citizens in our suburbs of Walnut Hills, Mt. Auburn, Avondale, Clifton, etc. have had no water for twenty-four hours, owing to faulty management of ofBcials in charge. We expect relief soon; if not, the city may have some good sized damage suits on its hands. W. K. Partridge has purchased fifty acres of land adjoining his range of glass at Lockland, Ohio, which will give him plenty of soil. George S. Bartlett says the bone meal trade is looking up: if the flor- ists only looked to their interests they would use more of his goods: they are pure. E. G. GILLETT. Newport, R. I. News Notes. James McLeish last week ship- ped the last few pounds of grapes from his early house. The prices ob- tained for grapes in the New York market this Spring were hardly up to the standard of former years; $1.50 was about as high as was received. For grapes from vines started in November or December that figure cannot be considered very encourag- ing. Last Summer, grapes were over plentiful in Newport on account of the absence abroad of many families on whose estates the fruit is grown, which product in many cases was put upon the market. This year, how- ever, with one or two exceptions, the families referred to will be here, conse- quently there will be a better market for the grapes grown by the regular commercial growers. It is now definitely settled that the exhibition of the Newport Horticul- tural Society will be held in the Ca- sino on August 13, 14, and 15. In many respects the Casino is an ideal place for an exhibition, while the habitual frequenters of the grounds make it especially desirable for the exhibition of novelties suitable for private places, plants in particular. M. St. Paul. News Notes. Holm & Olson have begun the remodeling of their new store, and are having a large skylight installed at the rear end which is to answer the purpose of a conservatory. They have an enormous amount of floor space, and when completed, the store will be one of the largest in the coun- try. H. Krinke & Sons are making quite a display of potted plants, but they report sales are not heavy on them. People go to the market for potted plants, and it is doubtful if it pays to handle this stock in the stores. C. F. Vogt says trade is good in the plant line, but cutflower business is slow. L. L. May & Company report a good trade and a heavy Increase in all departments in particular the re- tail. PAUL. Washington, D. C. Col. Edwin B. Hay, Past Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, who did so much for the convention delegates la.st August, notably at the shooting contest in presenting the prizes, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday evening last. SPOKANE, WASH. — W. S. Van Doren, who was recently made de- fendant by the Spokane Florist Com- pany, which alleged in complaint against Van Doren that he failed to live up to a contract by which he was to sell to said company all roses of a certain variety grown by him, filed a counter complaint against the com- pany on May 31, Van Doren asserts in his complaint that the company failed to place the roses which he sold them in the hands of competent agents, and that as a result, large quantities of the roses were not dis- posed of, but were permitted to spoil and were given away free. Mr. Van Doren alleges that owing to this pro- cedure his business was damaged to the extent of $1,500. He sues for that amount. — Chronicle. mony. Thousands of roses, carna- tions and sweet peas combined to make one of the most attractive floral adornments ever seen in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Gingrich will be at home after September 1, at 732 Dubail ave- nue. Hail News. SOUTH BEND, IND. — At the beau- tiful suburban home of Mrs. Henry .Studebaker on the evening of June 6. was celebrated the marriage of her daughter, MLss Edith Maria Stude- baker, and Irving Gingrich, florist, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gingrich, of 782 Bast Dubail avenue. About 200 guests assembled to witness the cere- Friday afternoon and evening, June 8, a hail storm of unusual severity visited New York State. No particular damage was done in Am- sterdam, but Schenectady fared bad- ly— more than half the glass in the greenhouses located there being broken and great havoc done to all vegetation. A hail storm occurred at Wilming- ton. Del., last week; and, strange to say. those insured in the Hail Asso- ciation escaped scot free, while those not insured were hard hit losing con- sideraMe glass. Providence is kind, says Secretary John G. Esler. SOUTH CHICAGO, ILL. — The es- tablishment of Samuel Muir was visited by a hail storm last week, doing slight damage. CHAMBERSBURG, PA. — Saturday, June 9, a heavy storm passed over this district, accompanied with wind, thunder, lightning and hail, the latter breaking considerable greenhouse glass. MANSFIELD, MASS.— A hailstorm on June 10, caused much damage to the large greenhouses at East Mans- field of B. D. VIckery. Josiah Dustin & Son. John Conrod, W. A. Staples and A. W. Burt, who raise cucumbers for the Boston market. Some of the hailstones were one inch in diameter. Mr. VIckery reported 300 panes of glass broken and his crops badly damaged, and the others also suffered loss of glass and damage to crops. GENEVA, N. Y.— It is now esti- mated that the damage done by Sun- day's wind and hail storm in the Im- mediate vicinity will reach close to a quarter of a million dollars. The loss of the W. & T. Smith Company nur- serymen, alone is estimated at $100,000. Growing nursery stock is probably damaged 40 per cent. The loss to fruit growers is also enormous. — N. Y. World. Heavy frosts occurred June 11 In New York State, at Malone and Ball- ston, damaging vegetables and flower plants. Notes from Holland. The lifting of the bulb crops will now soon be at hand and even in some of the less favorable localities has begun already. The month of May, which is really the decisive month for the tulip crop, has been cold and rainy generally and the ap- pearance of the blight in the tulip leaves might not have taken such proportions if dry and warm weather had been prevailing. The continued wet has, however, been the cause that this blight kept spreading with mar- vellous rapidity in some of the fields and put a sudden stop to all growth. In consequence, the crop In such places will only be very middling and in some places where the leaves were killed oft altogether the bulbs will be very poor. Crocus have also suffered very severely and as the area planted out Is already much smaller than In previous years, it is quite certain that they will be scarce and higher in price this season. Hyacinths are looking well and if the month of June should turn out warm, we may expect to lift a good crop although the quantity of salable bulbs is likely to be considerably smaller than last season and especially in whites there will not be any surplus. — Horticul- tural Trade Journal, England. British Seedsmen Dine. The annual dinner of the Agricul- ture Seed Trade Association was held in London, May 28. Among the sub- jects discussed was that of purity and germination, one speaker suggesting the establishment of a central testing control station in England. At present all seeds for test are sent to Zurich, Switzerland. LYNN, MASS.— Patten, florist, has re- moved to 269 Union street. June IG, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 771 V/im.i H i H xTLkJ Special Offer. Alleiiiaiila Pillar of Fire Duke of Marlborough C'ompte de Bouchard Shenandoah Kvolution Prom 3 and 3M inch pots. For sale at these prices for a short time onlv. Striped Beauty Chautaaqua Giant CrluiBon Bnrbank Ivuray Alsace Mme. Berat Austria The above list at $5.00 per 100 : $45.00 per 1000, Eatttern Beauty Florence A'aughan Paul Martiaant Governor Koosev*"!! Martha Washington Louise ; for n short time on\: Strong 2!2 inch plants. Climbing Wootton Kmpreas of China Mrs. P**ary Bon Silene .■>Inie. Jules Gralez Winter Gem Mnie. C. Bruner Clothilde Soupert Papa Gontier Brid*> La Prlncesse Vera Sombrieul Marian Dingee Sunrise I'ncle John Mary Washington Ivory Marie van Hontte Sweetheart Perle de Jardin's Mnie. A. Carriere Pink Cochet White Cochet Etoile de Lyon Marie Guillot Souv. de Pierre Notting Climbing Meteor Mme. Margottin Reine 31arie Henrlette Yellow Soapert Marechal Neil Triomphe de Pernet Bridesmaid! Mme. A. Cliatenay Bed Soupert Dr. Grill Coral Una Yellow Cochet Duchess de Brabant Mrs. B. R. Cant Souvenir d'an Ami The above list. S3.00 per 100 : $25.00 per 1000. Lady Roberts Mme. Eugene Marlitt Admiral Schley $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. La Tosca Princess Bonnie GruHs an Teplit/. Etoi Wei le De France, $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 100(K lesley, S6.00 per 100 ; $.^>0.00 per 1000. j The Conard ® Jones Co. j I \A/EST GROVE, PA. j Mention The Florists* Ei ctiange when writing. COLEUS VerschaffellM, Golden Bedder and 15 others. ■2 ill. pots. $1.50 luT 100 -. $15.00 per 1000. Price per 100, 2 in. pots 3 in. pots Ageratum Paulino and Gurney ?il.50 Lobelia Compacta 1..50 Fuchsias 2.00 3.00 Vinca Variegated 3.00 Salvia Bonfire 2.00 3.00 Heliotropes, Clark 2.00 3.00 Pansy Plants in bud and bloom, ,50 cts. to Sl.OO per 100. S."i.(i(itii ,00and $8.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Gen. Hutton, H. A. Allen, Merstham Yellow, Merstham Red, Mrs. Wm. Duckham. From 2 ^ pots $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Oheltoni, Dora Stevens, Lady OranBton, Mrs. W. Higgle, Mrs. T. W. Pockett From 2H In. pots $l.(Jup6rd02.,$iJ.OO per 100. A. J. Balfour. G. W. Chllds. Dr. Engnehard, Nellie Pockett. From 2?^ in. pots, 76c. per doz., $1.00 per 100. Colonel D. Appleton, Geo. Kalb, Mrs. McArthur, Mrs. Barkler, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs, Nacoya, Opah, Robt. Halliday. Vivian d'Morel, White BonnaflFon, Wm. Dackham. Price from 2J^ In. pots, $3.60 per 100, $31>.C0 per lOCO. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng. CullinKfordli, Dorothy Devens. Harry May, Harry Parr, H. W. Reiman, Ivory, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy, Minnie Wanamafeer. Mrs. Baer, Mrs. S. T. Mur- doch, Miss M. M. Johnson, Major Bonnaflbn, Mrs. Humphrey. Mad. Fred. Ber^mann, Niveus, Pink Ivory. River, Thomas H. Brown, Xeno, Yanoma. Price from 2H in, pots. $3.00 per ICO, $25.00 per 1000. MISCELLAINEOIS PLAINTS Ready For Immediate 8ale» AchyrantheH, Kinersonll, etc. AH:eratnm, White and blue I " Princess Pauline ( Alternantliera. red and yeliow AinpclopHiH Veitclili, pot (Jrrowu taslor Oil Plants Cupbea Platycentra, ColeuH, all the leading TarletieB Kii^UhIi Ivy Feverfew, double white l''uchBia, double and Bingle. . Geraniums, double and Blngle, Strong Special Color or variety " Double and elngle " Ivy Leaved Gazauia Splen^lens Heliotrope, light and dark varieties Size Pots 2M 3 t'A 2« 3 3ii iH i'A 3 3}i 2« 3HS 2« 3« 3H 2« 3% 2« Hydrangea Otaksa, in bud 5 ■■ .... 7 Ivy, German Lobeli.'i, trailln^and dwarf Lantana, 12 best varieties Moon (lower Petunias, single Pelargoniums, ass't varieties Smilax V"-:' Tropaeolum, double red and yel- low . 2H 2W 3 4 2« 2M 3ii 2% 3 2M Per 100 $3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 8.0O 8.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 7.00 8.00 3.0O 8.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 25.00 40.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 10.00 4.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 3.60 Violets Mario Loolse $26.00 per 1,000 Miecpllaneous rooted cuttings as advertised April 28, will have for the next ten days. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. WOOD BROTHERS, Rishkill, Uentlon The Florists' Bichange when writing. IN. Y. CMRYSAINTMEiVlUm STOCK, 3 1=4 In. POTS A. J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Filkins Maud Dean Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham . Wm. Duckham Appleton C. J. Salter Bonnaffon Mrs. E. Thirkell-. YELLOW Per 100 3.00 2.00 5.00 2.50 2..50 2,00 10.00 2.50 2.60 3.00 2.00 4.00 October Sunshine Per 100 S2.50 Yellow Eaton 4.00 Smilax from 2Vi inch pots 2.00 WHITE Ivory 2.00 Mme. Bergman 2.0O Alice Byron 3-00 Mrs. Henry Robinson 2.50 Polly Rose 2.00 Timothy Eaton 2.50 White Coombes — 3.00 Wliite Dean 3.00 CRIMSON Black Hawk 2.00 John Shrimpton 2.00 EDNVARD J. TAVUOR, Southpoft, Oonn. Mpntlnn The Florlsta" Excliange when wrltlne. ^_ CHRVSAIVTMEMUMS White— Timothy Eaton. Mrs. Geo. S. Kalb, fine. early, Estelle, Alice Byron, Ivory. Piuk— Glory of the Pacific. Balfour, Minnie Bailey, Dr En^iehard. Y»-llow -Col. D. Appleton, Mrs. John Whilldiu. Robt. HalUday. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send for price list. WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa. Uentlon The Floriatfl' Exchange when writing. CriRYSANTnCMIJMS From 2H in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Souv. De Cabot, Dr. Enguehard, Shaw, Auiorita, the best pinks. Booted CnltlngB of above, this weob, $1.25 per 100. J. Nonin, (no grower should be without iti from 2Hiin. pots, fine stock, $3.&0 per 100. Oasli HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AC« ^ e^ ^ O SEMPLE'd, O I b K W «3.00 per loOO. field grown, white, pink, lavender, purple and red. COLEL'S. a. Bedder and VEKSOHAF- FELTII, 2in. ?c. STEVIA SEBRATA and VARIEGATED, 2 in. 2c. GERANIUMS, 2W in., Viaud. Bruant, Perkins. Buchner. Ilicard. Hill, Bernandian and 7 other sorts. S2 ' 0 p».r 1(0. HtLIOTKOPE.hlue, 2in.. !c. ROOTED CUTTINGS List below, per 100, prepaid. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 8kinds,$1.10 COLEUS. 10 kinds. (lOc. »5.00 per 1000. DOUBLE PETUNIAS, ten kinds. tl.OO. STEVIA SERRATA and VARIEGATA,76c. Cash, or O. O. D. BYER BROS., Chambersburg. Pa. UentloD The Florists* Bzchanee when writing. . Healthy Plants, 15 leading: vari- eties, 2' -> in., $2.00 per 100. ALTERNAINTHERAS, Red and Yellow, 2 in., $ 1 .50 per 100. Cash with Order. J. W. HOWARD Russell St., WOBLRN, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTER PLANTS Semples and Queen of the Market, in wliite, pink iiml lavfuder. Fine stocliy pliints from the hest seed, $2.00 per 1000, Geraniums, 4 in., in bloom, S5.00 per no. Cannas, best var. in bloom. So.OO per 100. Cabbage, earlv and late, $1.00 per 1000. Tomatoes, best var., fine, S2.00 per 1000. Cauliflower, Snowlxill, $2.00 per 1000. Sweet Potatoes, red and yellow, $1.25 per 1000. Peppers, Bull Nose, S2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL. PA. Mention The Florists' Exfliange wben writing. 772 The Plori-sts' Hxchange Inc. KENTIAS, BELMOREANA AND FORSTERI AN A V larse stock of selected made vip and wingle plants, purchased by Mr. Alfifd Dimiuoek ..f London, latf witli Sanders A- Son. Wiitc foi- piiees liefon- buying elsewhere. Iiispeeti'in solicited. GERANIUMS CACTUS In i varieties, 25o. each, $2.50 per doz. PELARGONIUMS Orders booked for all that we will have to offer this season. TELEGRAPH GERANIUM S 1 .00 per doz. ,$6.00 per I OO, S50.00 per I OOO. E. H. TREGO The Best Semi-Double Scar- let, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per lOO. MRS. E. RAWSON Magnificent Salmon Scar- let: single, SI.OO per doz., $6.X>Oper lOO. "Alliance*" a hybrid between an Ivy and a Z)nal. and containio'.: all the ixood points of both parents. Seml-doubl(i Howers produced In threat profusion, color an exquisite shade of pale Jllac, upper petals blotch- 3 crimson maroon. 50c. each. "Ballade," (Ivy. Lemoine 1905.) Strong upright sturdy grower, of splendid habits, color rich tender Ilia"", large aomi-doulile flowers, very free bloomer. 35 cts. each. Moonvines. Blue and White. 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per too. TIFFIN S2.25 per doz. GERANIUMS Id good variety, $2,00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000 and up. Our New descriptive Geranium catalogue containing a full description of upwards of 100 varieties free for the asking. Miscellaneous Plants From 2-ln. pots Per doz. Per 100 Achyranihes Emeraonl 40 2,00 Alternaiithera, red and yellow 40 2.00 BegoniaB. bedding, var 40 2.00 Dahlia Plants, in variety 40 2.00 Hardy English Ivy, $17.50 per 1000 .40 2.00 Hollyhocks, double white and mixed 3 in. pots 60 3.00 Lemon Verbena 40 2.00 Lobelia, Crystal Palace Gem 40 2.00 8cented Geraniums 40 2.00 Plumbago, Oapensis White 60 3.00 Smllax 40 2.00 Dahlia l^oots Wo are now booking contract orders for delivery next fall and winter. Our collection will compare very favorably with any In the country. We are prepared to grow them in any quantity. Wholesale Trade list for 1906 now ready. In writ- ing for Itpleaae enclose buelnees card, as it is only sent to the trade. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all interested in horticulture to visit ns. Cowenton Station, Philadelphia division B. & O. R. R., 12 miles north of Baltimore. We meet all trains. Hardy ChrisantlieinHiiis From 2-in. pots Per doz. Per 100 Large Flowering or Aster Vari- eties; Prince of Wales, Qloire de France, Sir Michael Asbbury, Hiios, Queen of Whites, Sun Set, and 30 other varieties 50 3.00 SmallFloweringorButton Vari- eties, Dawn, Dlnlzuln, Dundee, Edna, Goldfinch, James Boon, Rhoda, Tennyson and 20 other varieties 40 2.00 Vegetable Plants Cabbage, in any quantity .Wakefield, Succession, Early and Late Fiat Dutch. $1.00per 1000. 10,000 and over at 8&o. per 1000. Parsley, Moss curled, 20c. per 100. $1.26 per 1000. Beet, Egyptian. (1.25 per 1000. 10,000 and over $1.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Big Boston, Boston Market, Tennis Ball Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000. 10,000 and over at 85c. per 1000. Tomatoes. Standard crop varieties such as Stone, Favorite, Paragon. Beauty and Acme, $1.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Not less than five of any one variety sold. R. VINCENT, Jr. «c SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. KentloB nw Florlit*' Kzaunce wbea wrltlns. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Just arrived. May 5. per steamer ilfor.yw^'fto from Amsterdam, first consignment 5000 cif all sizes now at your disposal (more are coming) : prices as usual, no advance ; 40c., SOc., 60c.. 75c. to $1.00. A. Compacta Robusta, large plants only. Price $1.25. $1.50. $1.75 each. A. Glauca large plants. $1.00. $1.2.5 to $1..50 each. Cash with order. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. LOOK ! LOOK ! Surplus stock at slaughtering prices to make room Per ino GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. fine stock out of 4 in. pot Sfi.OO to $7.00 Mixe'l Varieties, including S. A. Nutt. 1 in $6.00 to o.no FUCHSIAS, mixed. 4 in fi.n" NASTURTIUM, dwarf mixed 4 in (i.OO CALADIUIVI ESCULENTUM, 4 in 7.00 A. W. SMITH'S bcsfpure while MOON VINE, I in., per 100. $10.00. 2i in. .1.00 AGERATUM, 4 in., per 100. $6.00, 3 in 4.00 BEGONIA VERNON, pink and red. 4 in.. per 100, $6 00. 3 in. 4.00 HELIOTROPES, in hloom 4 in., laree. bushy. 6.00 for our importation of .\raucaria^ and palms. KENTIA FORSTERI ANA and BELMOREANA, 2; .30 and 40 in. hlKh. .5 tn 1. lfa\ 1 >: 1 years old' in o!j andOin. pots. Tic SI"" si .i=i and $1..S0 each, and KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made up plants. 3 in. pots.. S plants in a pot. 25c. each PLANTS out of 2i in. pots, as follows: Per 100 VERBENAS, PHLOX DRUMMONDI, llrandiflora. PETUNIA, dwarf stripped and California, stripped VICTORIA ASTERS, seliarate .-■ol..rs, COSMOS, ZINNIA ELEGANS, LOBELIA, dwarf Line an. I BASKET PLANTS, '.i.-SO VINCA VARIEGATED ..r PERIWINKLE, ■;}, in. UK' GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK l>cr lOf) lOixi Asparagus PlumosuSi 2^4 in ■'^.00 Assorted Ferns, J in 3.00 5(10 Rose Geraniums, 4 iu --. -- 5.00 'joo Nasturtium, 'iwarf. 4 in .'>-0n Jim Cigar Plants, :'. ill. ■'•M |(n«i Single Petunias, 2 in -.i"' lOOM Achyranthes, red and yellow 2 in. . 2.iK) TiOO Begonia Manicata Alba, 4 in s.OO Draceana Indivisa, :^ and 4 ft, hiffh. 7.5c. and Sl.noeaih 2.500 Geraniums, scarlet and white 1 in. fi on Hardy Roses, r. in., $3.00 per dr,/. nor Ulfl .Wi) Ageratum, ln.ublo Blue, 3 in .w.oo .Wi Vinca Variegated, 4 in S.OO Hollyhock, bust .Inuble. 4 in. .1.00 L'oo Caladium Esculentum, ^ and fl in.. 10.00 litOn Cannas, 1 in fi.OO liKiii Heliotrope, i ni. .1.00 .^O*! Cobaea Scandens, 3 in 1,00 jm Castor Oil Plants, 4 m r, no .100 Thunbergia, 'J', in. . 3 (HI .lOfi Lantana, asst.. 4 in , 4.00 Charles L. Manlcy, Plainf ield, N, J. »h.|ili..ii Tlw Flurlsls' ExrlK PLANT BARGAINS LAST CHANCE Aster.s- Immense lot of excellelif id;ints. I'L.VNT NOW. Large Branching— White, Shell. Pink. Briglit Kose, Lavender. Queen of Market—White, Shell. Pink, Rose and Lavender. Siiowdrilt— The Earliest White, $3.00 per 100. Cobea Scanden.'S- Fine stock. 3 in. many i in.. Si.OO per 100. Cannas -MniH. Berat, and Chas, Molin, dark and light pink, 3 iu. $2..50 per 100. Pennsylvania. be.st tall red, 3 in., $3.00 per 100 Ijobelia Gracilis — No better plants in country. Itushv, 21/, in, full bloom, 2,-50 per 100. Coleus— Golden Bedder and Ver.schafeltii. 3 in., S2.00 per 100. Moonvine—Excellent plants. w"ell vined. 2'4 ill.. S2.")0 per 100 Iv.v-Leaved Geraninms— In full bud and bloom, \vhite, light and dark pink. 2t/. in., $2.50 per 100. Roses— Brides and Bridesmaids, strongl,v branched. 3 in. ready lor shift, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. NATHAN SMITH a SON, Adrian, Mich MputioD Tl)p P'lorisls' Exi-hniige when writiiig. STOCKYOUWILLALLWANT Baby Rambler, .s in, pot plants, $2. -50 per doz. Per 100 Boston and Anna Foster Fern, ready to shift $4.00 Boston Ferns, ^ inch 8.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, Vinca Major, and Shasta Daisy, 2i inch 2.50 Clematis Paniculata, 4 inch f^.OO ■Ji inch .".00 Started Caladiums 5.00 English Ivy, 3i inch lonji laps, full stock. . 6.00 Abutilon SavitzH, ^i inch 2,00 Shasta Daisy and Galllardia Grandifflora. 2i inch - 2.50 5000 Commercial Chrysanthemums, list free. 2* inch. 2.00 SOOO Potted Cannas, M inch pots .5 0" Cash, please. BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. kleutlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE WEEK'S WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. Field Culture. A large juirL uf the stuck raised by florists is srowii into flowering or sale- able size by being cultivated during the Slimmer in the open field or garden. This pha.se of gardening presents a multitude of advantages. The fact alone that plants so raised are hardier, healthier, sturdier and more florifer- ous is well worth con.sidering. It is not su much rapidity of growth to which we look in open air culture as the attainment of vigor and maturity. In spite of newly advfinced theories, favoring an all time indoor treatment of such cut flower stock as carnations, violets, snapdragons, etc, much of it is still grown out of doors in the Sum- mer, if for no other reason than to save room and labor in early Spring and to obtain a clear and unhampered play at building and remodeling. Open air culture is a great help to the grow- er of a general and widely diversified assortment of plants. He begins quite early to fill his available garden space with all sorts of stock, very often too early for much of it. Nothing, as far as the well-doing of .small and young plants is concerned, is gained by very early planting out, and only in the case of hardy dormant sto.k is the practice 1o be recommended. Most of the things benefited by field culture will lare better if planted out in May and .lune, than in April. It is in 1 he "hitter part of Summer wlicn tliey do Ihcir best Rrowing. Good Cultivation Essential. For the exclusive purpose of grow- ing florists' stock an especially good strip of ground should be' chosen. It should lie sunny and well exposed, be thoroughly drained, a porous, friable soil, richly fertilized the year previous and deeply dug or plowed for the pres- ent season. On this almost anything can be raised to perfection. It is good for roses, asters, carnations, violets, hydrangeas, bouvardias. vincas and all such glasshouse plants that gain in vigor and size by a few months' so- journ in the open field. Planting in rows just far enough apart to permit of good cultivation or the convenient harvesting of a cif.p of flowers, is the common custom and cannot be improved upon. Keeping the plants free of insects, the soil loose and open and the field clear of weeds by frequent hoeing — rather before than after a rain — proper trimming, stop- ping and tying, where this is needed, and -watering, spraying, feeding and mulching when deemed necessary or ad- visable, is the sum total of good culti- vation, the degree of goodness largely depends on how the wurk is perforiaed. Hoeing. I have great faith In the merits of the hoe. but none at all in the man who shelves his common sense when using it. In the hands of a careless, thought- less fellow the hoe becomes an insii u- ment of destruction, not only to the weeds but ajso to a greater or less ex- tent to tli*^ growing crops. Whether a wheeel hiie of tlie mtst improved pnt- tern or the old fashioned hand hoe of undiminishing merit, the implement should always he c;ii-c fully gunn-'d m its death dealing meandering through rows and between plants, so as not to skin the stems or mutilate the branches, or to cut away or loosen the roots, or to cover up the smaller ones in a row of young seedlings. Hoeing like most other operations- in practical gardening, calhs out a fair amount of ordinary sound reasoning, and although seemingly the most sim- ple thing on earth, has to be learned, and wheii well understood, accom- plishes wonders in the cultivation of growing crops. Deep and thorough hoeing, well directed and done at the right time, loosens the upper crust of the soil, prevents to n considerable ex- tent the free escape of moisture from the lower strata in dry seasons, and fitly prepares the soil for a rapid and ready absorption of atmospheric hu- midity, available in the form of dew and occasional shower.s. In times of drought and where a watering by arti- ficial means is not practicable, the stirring of the soil by frequent use of the hoe does much toward sus- taining plant life and in helping along the struggling vegetation. Good hoeing not only keeps down weeds, which, a.s a general thing. flour- June 10. 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 773 ish in all kinds of weather and live at the expense of the nobler plants, but the hoe, also, in continually dis- turbing the soil and consequently with it the haunts and foraging passages of numerous insects and their larvae, wages a successful warfare against these enemies, liard to come at in any other way. The ravages of the com- mon cut worm, which have been some- what appalling this season, can, by frequent hoeing, be reduced to a trifling loss, and his easy sliding from plant to plant be made a journey of consid- erable hardship and long duration. In closing, I will state here — as a timely reminder and wholesome chestnut — that cut worms may easily be cauglit and killed by searching for them in the early morning hours around and clo.se to a freshly cut oft plant. Watering. Anything just set fortli as showing tlie need of care and good judgment in tlie simple operation of hoeing, applies with still greater force to that of wa- tering. It is generally taken for grant- ed, that anyone, working in and about a greenhouse establishment, is beyond the need of instruction as far as the watering of plants is concerned. But convincing evidence as to this being a rule without exception is sadly lack- ing. And, indeed, the watering of plants is nothing to be considered Ughtly or as an art devoid of perplex- ing angles. There are cases and times when, as to the real needs of this or that kind of plant, as to the best time right quantity and proper mode of wa- tering it. even the most experienced ot us does not see his way clear and ',?, '"' , ''"°'" knowing all about it. \\ ater being next to air the least ex- pensive. IS at the same time the most important of elements that give and sustain plant life, and anent its proper use in practical floriculture much might be said for it is a weighlv sub- .lect. At present I shall not go into It deeply, shall have nothing to say nljout sub-irrigation, mechanical water- ing, sprinkling devices, the use of hard or soft, tepid, tempered or cold water Inoding spraying, etc.. However, on how outdoor crop.s should be watered a hint, or several, .suggested by tlif extremely dry weather we are llavini; .]ust now would seem most timely. Jt at the time of planting out 11m- ground was freshly plowed or dug .it a,„i tf^' '," ;' fa'i'ly moist condition, and the plants were thoroughly waier- ed before they were taken out of the pots or trays and the planting pr..- oeeded rapidly, not giving them timp to become dry again, as j^ often the case when a considerable number of plants on hot and windy days is stnwii along the rows and all over the field — and. Anally, if the setting out has been done rightly, very little real watering will be needful until the plants have taken a fair hold of the ground. Then should the weather continue to be 6rv and rainless, one good watering will do them nicely for at least another week or until an all-refreshi.ig showcj ends the dry spell. A daily watering of young stock, only just set out and not yet established, does no good but considerable harm to some kinds of stock. It would seem that small plants, raised in pots and planted out with a firm ball of roots, would make a quicker start in their new position out of doors than those merely pricked oft and coming directlv out of trays This is true, if Arm planting has been practiced; but in very dry seasons and especially if plants of either descrip- tion have been planted rather loosely and sometimes just hung in the ground by the inexperienced planter, the pot grown portion will invariably suffer the most. The ball of earth, in which the roots are imbedded and the plant's only source of nutrition until freshly established, becomes dust-dry, and un- less a prolonged .spell of rainy weather sets in in time, any amount of artifi- cial watering will not induce the plant.n-.'sp.,ii,|cnls. ■n iiiucii irBiLcr rcsiin.s uian iroin cuttines, Sl.5.00 per ADI.VNTUM KAHI.EYKXSR. 1% inch ,j6tK, iwts, S15.00 per 100; Cash with order from imknown ]. A. PEKRSON, Mchenry Ave, Westwood, CINCINNATI, OHIO UeDtlon The Plorlnts' Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings per l.Ono ptT I0(l - $](t,00 SLi'- ,, Ji in. pots lK.no •2M Sprengerii _ _ v.Of Pansy Seed, large Howcrintr, po , $1.00 O A S H , PRIMROSES ^L- per imi Chinese, ready .fuly JO .._ %->.m Obconica, alba roses ■ ,..., 2 00 Forbes! .....,"!.., 2 00 Smllax, 2 in. ixits "'" ",', 1.25 P. W. Narcissus, V.\ etm ]'25 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 21-2 Inch plante, $16 per 100; $140 per 1000 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24 in.. Z^c. ; in flats, $3.00 per 1,000. Antirrhinum. Ic; As- paragus Sprengerll, 4 In., bushy, 10c. ; Cuphea, 2 in.. 2c. ; Hardy Carnations. 2^ in.. 3c.; Calliopsls. 2Vi In., 2c.; Campanula, 2c.; Cos- mus, 3 in.. 3c. ; Dahlias, 3 in., 4c. ; Gerani- ums. 4 in.. 7c.; Dianthus. 3c.; GaiUardla, 3c.; Hellanthus. 3c. ; Hollyhock Allegheny, 3 In., 4c. ; Kochla, 5c. ; Lobelia, 2c. ; Marigold, 2c. ; Maurandya, 3c. : Nicotlana. S., 8c. ; Phlox D., 3c. ; Verbenas, 2c. C. D. Zimmerman. Buffalo, N. Y. TO CLOSE OUT CANNAS, SALVIA, GERANIUMS, HELIOTROPE, AGKRATUM, OOLEUS, ETC. JOHIN LAINQE, 32 JAMES STREET, ENQLEWOOD, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By first-class rose grower, and all-around florist. Married; pri- vate or commercial. Address K. B., care Thf? Florists* Elxchange. SITUATION WANTED— Florist, youug man. 6 years' experience, wishes position in mak- ing-up and selling. Address E. Richter, 724 lOlh Avenue. New York City. SITUATION WANTED— Young man wishes agency with unlimited territory for a well established and reliable nursery. Address, K. H.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By competent. all- around florist, aged 32. married, steady and sober. Best references. State wages. Address K. C. care The Florists" Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By August Ist, by grower of general line; roses and carnations a specialty. Married, good references. Ad- dress K. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SIITATIOX WANTED— As foreman by a practical man in cut flowers and pot plants; inside and outside work. 22 years' experience. Best of references given. Address K. K., care The Florists' Exchaoge. SITUATION WANTED- By married man as grower of roses, carnations and general stock. 13 years' experience, first-class man. capable of taking charge. Address J. W.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman, 18 years' experience In growing carnations, mums and general stock. German, married; state par- ticulars and wages in first letter. Address J. v.. care The Florists' Excbiinge. SITUATION WANTED— By a married man; American, first-class grower of roses, carna- tions and general stock. Gotid salesman; re- tail place preferred. First-class references. State wages. Address K. I., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED — Nightman. married. for 200.000 feet of glass; $14.00 per week. State age and experience. Address, K. E., care The Flor- ists^ Exchange. ^ WANTED — A first-class gardener, private place; roses and violets. Wages, $75.00, house, etc. Address, Box 101. Great Neck. New York. WANTED — A gtiod grower of roses, carnations, mums and general slock. State references and wages. Address Wm. Amos, Jr., Meeker Street. Woodside, L. I. WANTED — Two flrst-class rose growers of Brides, Ualda and Rlchmonds. State refer- ences and wages. The Worcester Conserva- tories, Worcester, Mass. WANTED^ — Rose grower for section; single or married ; state age. Must have good rec- comtndations. $15.00 per week. Address, K. F. , cii re The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Man as assistant in rose houses; one with some experience in American Beauties preferred. Liberal wages. Apply Righter and Barton, Madison. N. J. WANTED— A good young man with some knowledge in bedding plants. German or .\ustrian preferred. Wages. $25.00 and board. Address, Rhode Island Nurseries, Newpoi-t, R. [. WANTED. A helper in rose hoiiHes, one who has worked in rose honse before. Addrest*. L. B. CODDINGTON, Murray Hill, N. J. , WANTED — Man with some knowledge of rose I growing as an assistant. Must be sober. steady and well recommended. Wages. $.^5.(Ki and board. Address J. S.. care The Florists' Excliange. \\'ANTED — A man to take charge of about 10, 000 feet of glass to grow roses, car- ii;itious, mums and general stuck. Must he sober, Industrious and competent. $65.00 per month to commence with. Address, J. Z.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — An unmarried man who has had some experience io rose growing under glass. Wages. $50.00 per month. State particulars in first letter and address I. X., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A gcid man for florist work. One who can run len thousand feet of glass and 2 1-2 acres of ground. Half interest of stock and premises to enterprising man. Miini'y no oliject. Address, Otto Miner, 1015 '\i\ avenue. New Rri^Oiton. Pa. WANTED — At once, a foreman, sober, reliable and honest single man who is capable of managing men. Steady employment; good home, board and room ; 15,000 square feet of glass. State wages in first letter. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. W.VNTED — A thiiroughly experienced, compe- tent, single man to take charge of green- houses, gardens and landscape department on gentleman's place. Must come well recom- mended and be capable of producing good re- sults in all branches. Address Superintendent. Box 200, Oyster Bay. L. 1. WANTED. A maker uii ami salesman fot a .store ; refer ences ri.'ijuir(_''l ('all or write to C. KROMBACH, 189 25th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBf ' Bichange when writing. WANTED— Head gardener. 35-40 yo.irs of ago. married, without children, German preferred, to take charge of gentleman's place. Must be competent in all branches of gardening and capable of handling men. Steady position, free apartments, fuel, light and vegetables. State age, wages, etc. Address with references, K. L.. care The Florists' Exchange. WAINTED Foreman tor large greenhouse plant; married man without children preferred State experience, giving references, wages desired and full particulars In first letter. Address I. W., care The florists' Exchange. WANTED Nursery man and florist as man- ager and salesman for small com- mercial business in suburb of New York City. A thoroughly up-to- date wide awake young man who can make sales and push the busi- ness along. In your first letter, please send copy of past references, also state salary e.xpected, age, etc. Address, K. J., care The Florists' Exchantre. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouses to be taken down. State full partlcnlars of same when writing. Address, F. W., care The FlorlBts* Exchange. WANTED — A good partner In wholesale busi- ness with $3,000 or $4,000 capital. Strictly sober and honest ; good business. Address I. A. .care The Florists' E^xchange. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Greenhouse. 20 x 40 feet. Includ- ing pipes and boiler, in flne condition. Price low to quick buyer. Address Mrs. W. T. Dwycr. Aniityville, I>. I. FOR SALE OR RENT— Two greenhouses. 6.000 square feet of glass. 20x150 feet. First-class condition ; heated by two No. 17 Hltchiugs boilers. Five minutes from depot. James Mon- ahan, Madison, N. J. FOR RENT— Small greenhouse and florist busi- ness in prosperous running condition. Sou- ihern Connecticut. Full particulars and reasons for renting to anyone interested. Ad- dress, K. G.. care Tlie Florists' Exchange. Commercial Violet Culture Price, $1.50 The Florists' Exchange. 2-S Duane St.. New York. DESIRABLE greenhoase plant of three bouses, 24x200 feet ; propagat Ing bouse. lOO feet ; potting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam beat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley, New York. GREENHOUSES for sale or rent at Madison. N. J. Situated on North Street. One 162 x 36; two 150x18.8; one 150x12. Heated by both hot water and steam. Place strictly up- to-date. For particulars address, 50 Park Avenue. Madison. N. J. FOR SALE — My four greenhouses with large shed. 20 horse power boiler pipes, etc. All in running order, on leased ground with five roomed cottage. 3 years' lease to get from Nov. 14 next. Will sell cheap with or wltbout stock. Here is a good chance for a beginner. A. Jablon.sky, Wellston. St. Louis Co.. Mo. FOR SALE — In New England's most hustling city, 20 miles from Boston, greenhouse es- tablishment, doing good retail business. Cen- trally located, containing 2,500 sq. feet of prlass. Hot water heating, fully stocked, very li>w land rent. On account of poor healtb must be sold at once. Worth $1,00U, will sell for $.500 part cash. Address, E. H. Bennett. S Dover .Street, Brockton, Mass. FOR RENT — To lease for a term of years, my establishment on Greene Avenue, con- sisting of about 7000 feet of glass, office and salesroom. Stable and wagon shed. Horse and wagons. Place well stocked and heated with hot water. Every convenience, all In good condition. A good business in the best location In the city. Established for 40 years. Wishing to retire from business. This Is a good opportunity for the right man. Come and see it. Richard Shannon, ^1-349 Greene Avenue. Brooklyn. N. Y. TO LET Florist Establishment consisting of nine greenhouses, heated by hot water, containing about 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale markets of the City of New Yorli. For further particulars address Box n. v.. Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE FOR SALE — 12 Hitchings hot water expansion tanks for 3 1-2 in. pipe, in good condition, cleaned, ready to set up. 1-3 price of new. Also horse lawn mower, easy running, $20.00. Address, K. D., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— A lot of new glass. 16x18 A doa- ble; also 2 in iron pipe. new. Sickness cause of selling. Address J. T . care The Florlsts' Exchange. BOILERS. BOILERS, BOILERS. SEVERAL good second band boilers on band, also new No. 16 Hitchings at reduced cost. Write for list. Wm. H. Lutton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J.. Jersey City. N. J. PI I U pc Blder - Erlosson. Second - hand, from rumro 940.00 np; all repairs; otber makes; new; oheap- DHII CDC 1 second-hand Gem Torrid, $35.00. One DUiLLnO Becond-hand No. 16 Hitchings Boiler. Good condition, $(i5.0O. One second-hand tubnlar hot water boiler 3 ft. in diameter 12 ft. long. Price $35.no. One 10 section Richmond Boiler, '^'rate 36xt!3, 1300 sq feet of ^'lass. Used for steam or hot water. Gnaranteed 3 years old. $200.00. One No. 15 Hitchings as good as new, $60.00 DIDC Good serviceable seoond-hand, with nrC Threads; 2-ln., 7 ots.: I^-ln., EM ots.; l!4-ln., 4cts.; 1-in., Sets.; 2Jii in., lOcts.: 8 in., licts.; 4 in.. 19otB. New 2-iD. Standard, full lengths, with conplings. 89i ots. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. Old 4 inch cast iron 15c per foot. __ CTnri/C «nil nice New Eoonomy. best made dlUUKo 9110 UlLO No. 1 Threads. M-ln.. ^-in. 1-ln. pipe, 93.00. No. 2 Threads, IMln.. IH-in. 2-ln. pipe, 94.00. DIDC nilTTCDC New Sannders Pattern. No. I rirC bUliCno cuts H-m.-i-in. pipe, «i.oo. No. 2 outs l-In.-2 In. pipe. $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES &n!'-l>"ipen,''.e^; 24-ln. KTlps Vi-ln.-ZH in. pipe, »2.40; J8-ln., grip. S. Grant. Ricard, Poitevine, Nntt, Castel- lano, I'erklnM, txti-a Httorit:. 3 and 4 in., in lutJ and bloom, $3.50 and $4.6iJ i>er lOo. Sjiecial prii^e on 1000 or 10.000 lot.H. Urat-a'nas, 6 and 8 in., $2. to and S3. (10 per doz.; 3 and 4 feet. $4 UO per dozen. PetunlaH, Salvia and Begroiiia Vernon, in bloom. Htront;, 3 in.. $3.00 per lOO. Ageratum, hlup. 2 in.. $1.60 por 1(10. Ca.^h. m. S. HERZOG, MORRIS PLAINS, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD As.suro ynurs.lf of HONEST COMPETITION figures by obtaininE an estimate from Iron Frame or Sash bar greenhouses. My prices are the lowest lor the b" el""" FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) FACTORY ; Fulton and Rose Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. me oil work. Hentlnn The riorlBtf' Rxrhangp when writing. SMILAX Per 100 Per 1.000 ,»1,.50 rGTRANiuMs3TE*? 3 Fall Delivery In any Quantity. ^ I have almost 200,000 Steele Plants to ^ work from, and want your order now so ^ that 1 can give it special attention. ^ Send for Descriptive Price List. ■4 ■i < < ■4 4 < 4 1,50.000 Smilax ready June 15th, carefully cut and grown with air space around every pot 25.000 Asparagus PlumoBus once repotted 2. ,50 25,000 Asparagas Robustus once repotted, a great im- provement on riumosus. Try a hundred 6.00 2,000 Asparagus Deilexus, a beautiful pot plant 5,00 75,000 Asparagas Sprengeril once repotted into 2i rose pots 2.00 5.000 Asparagus Sprengerii 3 in. pots 5.00 Sample Plants of any Stock, 5c. each. Send for List. ALBERT M. HERR LANCA.STER, PA. $12 60 20.00 40,00 15.00 40.00 Mention The FlorlBts* Eicbaage when writing. SURPLUS STOCK per 100 Geraniums, fine 4 in., in bloom 18.00 Cannae, 4 in 6.00 Hal via. 4 in. $ti.Oft ;3Id 4.00 FuchHias,4in. $8.00; 3 in 5.00 HeKonla8,4in $12.00; 3 in 8.00 MarBueriteH. 4 In 8,00 PelarsTonimriS, 5 in 15,00 Caladiuui, 6 in 15.00 VlDca Variegated and Maior. 3 in 8.00 2 In 3.00 Roses, Richmond, 2*4 in., $7.00 per 1(0; S85.00 per 1,000 Cliateray. I..a I>etroit. Ferle, Golden Gat4'.2i.; m 3.50 Chry Han them urns, rooted cuttings 1 60 Mrs, Thlrkle. Wm. Duchham. Dr. Eogiiehard, Ben WellB, Mme. Doulllet. Marie LIger. Cash or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY FORT WAYNE. INDIANA. Mpiilinn The F'lorists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 3 in. pot plants, mixed colors, in bud, $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Fine 2 in, L. A. NuU, Buchner, Poitevine, Ricard, Perkins, $2.00 per 100; $ls.(» per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS L. A. Nutt, Buchner, Grant, BruantI, Castellane, Doyle, $10.00 per lOOO. PETER BRO^VN Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlata* Bzehange when writing. GERAN lU MS 100 10(»0 StaiidLird Varieties. 2i in $2.25 $18.00 Chrysanthemums, standard vari- '■ti(.'s, jHu 2.25 IS.OO Asparagus Sprengeril, 2i in 2,00 17.00 Asparagus PJumosus, 3 in 4.00 Rex Begonia, l' in 4.00 Ferns, _' in., Ni^.nn. :; in.. S.'S.OO: 4 in.. S-^.OO. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. DAYTON, 0. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REMEMBER We are still Headquarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Pri<:e Lints on application. JULIUS R.OEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Mention The Fiorlsta* Bxcbange when writing. LAVENDER The true oWfashioned Sweet Lavender, fine plants, 3 in. pots. ,5c. SvKeel William, mixed, 24 and 3 in. pots. 2Jc. Canterbury Bell, Sin. pots, 3c. Foxglove, :i in. pots, 3c. Lobelia Cardinalis,3 in. pots. 4c. Shasta Daisy, Hue plants, 4 in. pots, in bud, 5c. Sage, Holts .Mammoth. 3 in., strong. 3c. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, extra fine stock 3 in. pots. he. Asparagus, .S prengerii. 3 in. pots 5c. Cyrlomium Falcalum, the Holly Fern 2 in pots. 3c. R- G. HAN FORD, NORWALK, CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Polly Rose, Pacific, Rob. Hailiday, Wm Duck- ham, Dr, Enguehard, Marie Liger, Jer. Jones, American Beauty, Alice Byron, SI. .50 per 100 $12.00 per 1000 .41so Geraniums iii l)loom from 4 in. pots best varieties, ,$4. ,50 per 100: 2 in,, $1„50 per 100. Begonia Vernon, 35 in.. $3 00 per 100. ; 2 in SI. ,50 per 100. Ageratum, from 4 in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Alternantheras, 2 in. $2. .50 per 100. Coleus, etc. Cash with order, Q. F. IVEIPP, Aqueduct, Jamaica P. O. L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. LAST CALL Dracaena Iiidivi.sa, 2'J in. pots, SI. 00 per 100. .\gcfatuiii, 21^ in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Coletis, very line. Ver,si-liaffeltii, Gold- en Qiieoii and striped yellow and red,2i-i, in, pots, S1.50 per 100. Miiyjs^ all good varieties, 2^ in. pots, $2,00 31tiy^s, all ^ perTjJO. HoHcysiicli Kysin'kle Hnlleaiin, 4 in. pots, ,5 to 6 feet Ions,'. S3 00 per 100. Asters, tiueen of the Market, separate colors, 50 ■. per 100. Gei-aniuins, very tine, 3% in. pots, $5,00 per 100. Ivy Leaved Geraniums, 2 in. pots, $2. 50 per 100; 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. RoseGei-aiiiiiiii.SJ^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Echeveria Secunda Glaiica, fine, 81.50 per 100. Fuchsias, 3 in, pots, $2.00 per 100; 2V, in. pots, SI. 00 per 100. CASH Oa S.\TISFACT0RY REFERENCES BRABANDER & CORNELIS [AST SOMfRVIllE GREENHOUSES, somerville. Mention the riorlsts' Blxchftnge when writing. GERANIUMS Gen. Grant, Xutt, Jersey Beanty, from 3^ In. DOtH, fine plants. In bloom $6.00 per 100; from 2)4 in. pots, iiood to set out, $2.0Uper 100. Salviae, Clara Bedman, 2"^! in., $2.00; 41u., $5.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon, flue plants, $3. CO per ICO. Cash with order, please. J. AMBACHER, WEST END, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus strong plants, 2^' inch pots, , . $25,00 per 1000 Asparffgus Robustus. strong plants. 2'< inch pots. $4.00 PIT 100. F. C. Schweinfurth ® Co. RIDQEWOOD, N. J. Mention The Florlata* Exchange when writing. NEW BEDFORD, MASS.— Trade con- tinues very active, tliere l)einK a good demand for flowers. The supply Is equal lo the demand. Some good carnations ore still to he seen; tliese bring 50c. I)er dozen. Roses are of fair quality; the price asked is $1.50 per dozen. Sweet peas are still good; outdoor peas will .soon be in bloom. Taken all in all li'ade has been very good since Deco- r.ation Day, which was the best this section has ever known. Bedding (uit work is still in full rush. There is a good demand for geraniums: these in most cases bring 10c. each or $1 per dozen, fltber Ijedding stock is also sell- ing well. R. H. Woodhouse has about finished planting bis window boxes; this Is an important branch with him. E. T. Pierce is tearing down some of his greenhou.ses. and will replace them with modern structures. The regular monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society was held on Mon- day evening. The topic for discussion related to seasonable flowers. HORTICO. IMERICIN BEiCTY ROSES For sail.' at Knsi- f,awii fireiMihoii.^es. From 2-inch pots, S5.00 per 100 F om 3-Inch pots, $7.50 per lOO Ciish rnii.^r iK-rniniijiiiy urdor, J HENRY BARTRAM LANSDOWNE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BOOKS ETeryone whowonld become suc- cessful in his pursuits should "fill himself full'" on all aubjecte ap- pertaining thereto ; in otherwords, he should bay every practical book relating to his business from which he is snre to reap some ad- vantage. We are In a position to supply these as far as concerns the floiist, nursery and seed trades. Send for our Complete Descriptive Book List covering every phase of floriculture, horticulture and allied Industries A. T.DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. LTD. Offices— to 8 DUANE T., NEW YORK CITY Address P. O. Box ieS7 ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS. CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PLANTS Market and 49th Sts. PHILADELPHIA, PA. UentlOB The Floriits' Bxchange when wrtHoc. COCOS PALNS. Strong 2^^ Inch at $1.50 per dozen. Write for lowest prices on Kentias. lac F R^prlav R. i- GREENHOUSES Jd^. r. DdrtldJ Pawtucket, B. I. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 450 BRIDESMAIDS Grafted in 3 and 4 in, pots. SIO.OD per looa ; 2m Euiseiln, grafted, 4 in. pots. $10,uu per luO, jwi Liberty, grafted. » in pota, sio.oo per 100 : so Kll- larnev, grafted. Sin. pots,. $12.00 per 100. Own Roots— 200 Maids, 50O Brides, 300 ftolden Gate, 90 Libcrtv, 3 in, pots. $4.00 per 100. JAMES E. BEA.CH. 2019 ParH Ave., Bridgeiiart, Conn. UentioD The Florleta* Exchange when writing. DRAOENA INDIVISA, ^^i"" '" '''■ DOUBLE WHITE QERANIUnS, Mme. ChevaUlerre, out of 3% and 4 in. pots, $8.00 per 100. K. E. JUUL, ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 776 The Hlori-sts' Exchange Oloxlulas. In bloom, very fine plauts, f3.00 per doz. , $25.00 per 100. Pot grown. Pink aud Blue Hydraugreaa, flne plants, juat ehowing buds. Can be shipped out of pots for planting in va8e>i for veran- das and on lawns, al%o for planting out in bed.H and tjroups, large bushy plants, 6 and 8!^ in. pota. 35c.. BOc. 75c.. $1.00 each, also h\- the dozen and the 103. We have two 15b foot houses full, in B and ^H in. pots. Baby Ramblers, from 2H m. pots, $» 00 per 100 ; sy. In. pote. $10.00 per luo ; grafted Id ManettI, 3 In. pot3. $lti.00 per 100. Keutia Belmoreana and Forateriana, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 pi r doz. ; also by the 100. Al8o$l.00. $1.60, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 each and by the doz. Larger plants, single or combinatlou, t6.C{i. $7.00, $S.UO, $10.00, $12.00, $16.00, $18.0O. $20.00 each. Dracaena FragraiiH. $>{.00. $».00, $12.00 per doz. 6 in., 6^ and 7 In. pots. l.lvlugBtoii)a Siueiisis, $4.00, $6.0u. f 6.00 per doz., also by the 100. Phcenix Cauarlengie. large plants, i^4 to 7 feet high, 11 in. puts $12.C0 to$14.0u per pair. Bostou Ferns, from 5 in. pots. $3.00 per doz.. 6 In. pots, $i). 00 per doz., 7 in. pots. $12.00 and $15.00 per doz. Scottll Feru,f7.00 per doz. Bird's Nest Fern, large plants. iii4 in. puts, $1.50 each, $18.00 per doz. Araiicarla Kxcelsa, &0c., 76c., fl.OO. $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 each. Pink Rambler, Uorothy Perkins, 6'- in. pots, pot grown, for planting out, $8.00 per doz., in bud. Cut Flowers ol Gardenias. $3.00 per doz. AIhd i)lants in pots, nice and busliy, one year old, $8.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100. Single Daisiest from 5'- In. pots, in full bloona, $3.00 per doz. Double t^ueen Alex- andria, in full bloom, from b\ in. pots, fine plants. $8.00 per doz. Asparagus Plumosus, 3H In. pots. $1.25 per doz.. $10.00 per ICO. Aspidistra, green, $1.00 per pot, 10 to 12 Cut Flowers of Lily of the Valley. $4.0u and $5.00 per 100 Kxtra sele.ted flowers. We have tbem t-ver.\ day in the year. Cut Flowers of Kai^ter Lilies, Longltlorum, stems 2 to 3 feet long, fine 'rnnapets, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. Boxwood Pyramids, In Pot.s, «1 5u, $2. CO and $2 50 a pair, fine plants. Other sizes sold out. Bay Trees, Pyramids 48-50 in. high from top of tub $12.00 pei- pair 55-80 in. high from top of tub 14 00 per pair 65-70 In. high from top of tub,. 16.00 per pair 72 in. high from top of tub . 18.00 per pair 84 in. high from top of tub 20.00 per pair Bay Trees. Standards, (with 4 feet stems.) 28 In. diameter of crown $12.00 per pair 32 In. diameter of crown 14.00 per pair Peat tor Orchid planting, $2.00 per sacb, <:ontaining one barrel. Leaf-Mold, $1.00 per bag. Cash with order or Hatlsfactory New York reterences reni T^mhi; Isliiud City Ui (li-aml A\r. JOHN P. CLEARY. Auctioneer. Mfntion The Florists' Excbnngp when writlnp. FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, 2i in. pots Sill Oil I'lT mil NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, 4 in. pots. SW.OO pur 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in lints $10 00 PIT 100. HUGH GRAHAM CO., Logan Nurseries, York Road and louden Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The FlorlstB' Elxcbauge when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Bostons, 2y, In., $3 per 100. Scottil, all sold. Henry H. Barrews & Son, Whitman, Mass. IfentlOB The riorlstB* Bxchans* when wrltlDc- Are now in fine shape. A good variety and nice bushy stock. 2i in., .SS.OO per 100 ; $2.5.00 per 1000. Kenlia Belmoreana, 4 in., clean and bushy. 2.5c. Cocos Weddeliana, 10c. Dracaena Indivlsa, 4 in., strong, VJtf. Mme. Salleroi Geraniums, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Enalish Ivy, 4 in., fine stock, $10.00 per 100. M. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Uciilliiu Tlie I'"lorl8ts' Exchange when writing. ^ 15,000 Cut Blooms I iLilium Gipnteum. m The Largest flowered Variety of faster Lily. I EXTRA FINE QUALITY. ^ $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. ^ i I i I I JOHN SCOTT, Rutland Road and East 4Sth Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. I I I I Ut'ntlou Ttie KlurlNts ItlxonniiKH wden MTttluu Boston Ferns .-, in. per iw *;;m,(hj m.u rc:u1y C. ■• *• 4.'»,0U ready about .Inly 1st 7 ■■ ■■ Com s ■■ " I'-'oo ■■ •I ■■ ■" .... 1^.0U These ferns are being eocil grown lor ns and are exceptionally good value for the money. We ari' now booking orders for future delivciy Send in your orders early as .-JUpply of lari^er sizes is limited. Try u sumple ordei'. E.F.WINTERSONCO. 45=47=49 WABASH AVE., Mention The I'lorists' Exchange wben writing. FEQHS ODB SPEGlTf CIBOTIUAI SCHIK1>EI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern iu bestcondltlou. i in., $50.00; 5 In.. $75.00; 7 In.. $170.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, for dishes, beat Btock In the market, In all the best and hardiest varieties from 2H in- pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. 3 in., $8.00 per 100; i in., $12.00 per 100. Cibotiuiii Sohiedel in 3 in. pots, $?o.00 per 100. Feru Spores, gathered from our own stock, 36c. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILLS, T*. J. MeotioD Tbe FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. THe iDierlGaD GaiDilioD Trice, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG. &PUB.CO., 2 Duane Street, New York A. M. HENSHAW ..Wholesale Florist.. 52 West 28th Street, NEW YORK First class Roses and Carnations a specialty. Con^iynmellt^ Solicited, Tel. -t^-^sW Madison Sq. Mention The Klorlsts' Exchange when writing. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Ist Floor. Telephone, 2921-6243 Madison Sq. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28 A. Uentlon The Florists' Bxctaange when wrlttnc. 25,000 Alternantheras Ftoui 2'^ ill. pots, i'aronycliioide.s, Nana atul Versicolor at S20.00 per 100. Cash with ' J. CONDON, Florist, 734 Fifth Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mentlun The Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. 25,000 ALTERNANTHER/i Red and Yellow, $20.00 per lOOO. Fine stock, special price on large orders. 40UO C'olens. lied and Yellow S;6 00 i.tr lOUO. 400O Beeronia Vernou, £40.00 per lOUO. iVl. ZKIINER, 244 CLAKKSON STREET, BROOKLYN, N. V. UentloD Tbe Florists* Bxcbange wben writing. June 1ft 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 777 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CommlsslOD Merchaols in CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL MASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone* 356 niadlson Square Ueotloo tbe Florists' Btxchange when writing. C. BONNET a. H. BLAKE BONNET S; BLAKE Wholesale Tlorists 106 Livingston Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. TL'lephoiiu : 4»i:is Main. ronsigniiieuts solicited. Out-of-town orders carefully attended to. Give us a trial. Mention TTie FlorlBtt' Bichange when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... no -THE RELIABLE HOUSE \A/est 28th Street 'I'L'leiihiiiie ;i'J4 :i'J5 Madison Square. MentloD The Florists' Exchange when wrlttog. FORD BROS. Wholesale florists 40 WEST ?8th ST.. MEW TOHK Telephone, iit^a-jtji Madison Square GRO'WKR.S. ATTENTION! Always Iieady to lieeeive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so 'West 29th jTtreet ■Phone, he: Madnon Square. tIKW YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids F,8tahlis!u-il ISH'i Mention the riorlifai* lixcbange whea writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tlie ^riiolesale Florist of Pfe-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET PUones 1664-1665 Madison Square Mention the PlorlBts* Exchange wnen writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLlfS 76*78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN. N. Y. li.;DtlOD the Florists' BxcbaoKe wheD writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the Flortats* Btxchange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER I Wholesale Oommlsalon Dealer Id CUT FLOWERS 28 -Willotighbx St., ^""SlSriain. BROOKLYN, N.-Y. Mention the Florists* Bxchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST 30tK STR-EET NElXr YOR.R ronilKnments Solicited. Telephone ; 280 Madison Sq. Meatloa tke rUrlata' Biebuige wbea wrltliw. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY HE HIGHEST %/ A I I CV AI-WAYS GRADE OP VAkkBLT ON HA^ GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS ALWAYS ON HAND JAMES McMANUS, jsJX'l, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building, NE'W YORK Open every Morning at Sir o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowera. Wall Space for advertising purposes to Kent. J. DONALDSON, Secretary Mention the riorletn' BfaEchance when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WNOLESILE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Telephone 355U Madison Square. ConslgTiments of choice Prompt payments, Mention the Florists* Bxchange when writing i-.ut flowers solicitetl. Give UM a trial. Alfred H. LANCJAHR 55 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK relephoue, 46a<;.40a". Sladisuu Square Kstabllshed 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Couslgrnments of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesile Commission Dealtr In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Urlepliuiie Call: -^'M Maiimon S<|uari!. Mention the FlorlstA* Bxchange when writing. Telephone Call, \^ 756 Madison Square MentlonThe Florists* Eichange when writing. J.K.Men -^ #. "^^-o '■, ^ % Horace E. Froment .SUCCESSOR TO \A/. GHORMLEY wholesale^commiss.on Receiver aud Slilpper of all varieties of Cat Klowcrs Telephone8,2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wtoiesaie Prices ol Got Flowers, Hew YorK. Juqe 14, ieo6 prices «iaoteVI-10L^ESAL,E JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tal. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New York Cut Fl*>\ver Company Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writlog. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 \^«st 2tith Street, NEW YORK SPECIALT1ES-Vloiet> Carnations ind Roset. Shipping orden receive p^omrt attention. Cooiign- Telephone « 8864 Madlauu SQuare Mention the norlflts' Bxchange whoB writing. Frank H. TKAENULy Chakles Schenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'Wlxolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET. NEW YORK and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones: 798 ond 799 UADISON SQCABE Consignments Solicited Mention the ITorlsts' Bxchange whea writing. JOHN YOING Wholesale Florist 51 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4463^04 MADISON SQU.VRE Mention the Florlata' Itxchange when writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale florUt 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, 4850 Madison Square coDSlguDCDts %\ Cfiolcc flowers soikllc< Ifeatlon tte riertirtB' ■xebang^ wbea writing. 778 THe Plorists' Exchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES "*""eU**KtS\VSrrr^^"- S'weet Peas, Gardenias, also ctiolce Paeonles and otber out door flo-vrers. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelpliia Mention The Floriati' B»change whwi writing. SAMUEL S. PEMNOCK THE Wholesale Flerist of Philadelphia Mention Tlie Florlatt' BJjchange when writing. EXTRA CHOICE CATTLEYAS, $40.00 per lOO. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. paeonies, fancy roses, fancy 504 Liberty Avenue, - - PITTSBURO, PA. CARNATIONS, AND NOVELTIES Mention Ttte Florlatg' Exchange when wrltlnit. THE LARGEST STOCK Of THE BEST BEAUTIES E wiiL THE l[0 NIKSEN COMPANY, rIND AT 1217 ARCH street, phhadelphia, pa. Mention TTie Flnrlnta' Exchanee when writlnc ■WILID ST^IL-A-S: .A-OSriD E.A-STER LILIES Prompt Reports'* BnBinesB hoars: 7 A. M. to 8 P. M THE AMERICAN CARNATION WHOI.KSAl,K AND COMMISSION FI.OBIST I „ . V'^' ^^^^ J^^VVJ^'^'L «. «, issi FII.BERT ST., PHiLA., PA A. T. DB I.A MARB Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., a Duane St., N.^ . EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. JIarket and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Florists* Hxchange when writing. UOLTON k HUNKEl CO. WHOLESAI,E FIrum to 2.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY to 2.50 MIGNONETTE, ordinary to " fancy to PEONIES to 20.00 SMILAX to VIOLETS, ordinary to " fancy to 6.00 NARCISSUS to 1.00 SWEET PEAS . to I .to I . to I 25.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 to 30.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to to to to to to to 6.00 4.00 S.OO 8.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 35.00 to 36.00 to 12.60 to .60 to to 15.00 to., 3.00 2.00 PhlI'delphIa Pittsburg St. Louis May 30. 1906 June 13. 1906 June 11. 1906 16.00 10,00 6.00 1.00 6.00 5.00 2.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 4.00 1.00 8.00 .00 20.00 12.00 6.00 2.00 to 25.00 to 16,00 to 10.00 to 3.00 S.OO 6.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00' 2.00 to 12.00 to to to 60.00 to 2.00 to .to .to .to 4.00 . to 25.00 . to to. .to to . to .to. .to. 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 S.OO 3.00 2.00 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to 12.00 to 4.00 2.00 to to to to I to 20.00 to . .to. .to., I to .to. to. .to. i.OO 1.00 1.50 1.60 1.50 1.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 ,76 36.00 2.00 10.00 .50 6.00 12.50 2.00 2.00 15.00 to to to to to to 12.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 3.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to to 20.00 to 4 00 to to to 4.00 to 20.00 . to .to . to i to .76 . to . to .to 15.00 10.00 6.00 3,00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.60 160 1.60 1.50 25.00 25.00 6.00 3.06 to 20.00 to 12.50 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to to to 5.00 to 5.00 to to to 4.00 to to 1.00 to 1,00 to 1.00 to 1-00 to 1,00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 50.00 to to to 6.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to 15.00 to to to to .36 to to to Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furnish at 8Uort notice. WELCH BROS. ^\l^!,T' PROPRIETORS Carnots Cin HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET orchids tS Providence St., 9 Chapman PI. Carnation Price according to iiuallty of gooiia. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'W^tiolesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET High Grade Cut Flowers Open Evenings nntU 8. UeatloD Hie Florists* Exchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keretone 'Phonea. Mention The Florists' Bichsnge when writing. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DCALCn tN FLORISTS- SUPPLIES AND WIRE DCSISNS 383-87 Elllcon Jt. BUFFLAO, N.Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE VOU lleetJOB The FIorlBte' lxr>iange when writing WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. POlHd 60. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention The Florlaf ' Exchange when writing. I\/ \f (Hardv English) 4 in. pots. 4 to 5 V T feet hitrh. well branched. $15.00 per 100,. fash. JOHN R.ECK (SI SON. Bridgeport. Conn. Mention The Florists' Bxcbflnge when writing. Sweet Potato Plants A large stock of stout healthy plants now ready, Yellow Nansemond, Yellow Jersey or CedarvtUe, $1.00 per 1000. Big Stem Jersey and Red Naneemond, $1.25 per 1000* Early Golden, $1.50 per 1000. Golden Yam, Red Bermuda, Pierson, African Bunch Yam, Sonthern r of the Finest Pansles. Uentlon The Florists* Etxchange when writing. OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within lOOO miles on Saturday of each weel(. In order to effect this even distribution, which malnrlnn Th* FlorlatP' Rzrhaare wh«D W^ltlDC The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. _RIentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Uentlon The Florlstfl* Excban£e when writing. firm will decorate the Academy of Music, the Union Leagrue, JMusical Fund Hall, and the Young Republi- can Club. Their entire force will be working from Saturday morning until Monday morning. There is quite a scarcity of plants here suitable for window boxes, and the demand is quite heavy yet. DAVID RUST. Omaha, Neb. Trade Notes. Decoration Day business was the largest ever experienced here. Carnations, naturally, were in chief demand; next came roses. Peonies were prime and sold well. Hess & Swoboda have almost fin- ished two rose houses, each 200x25 feet. A. Donaghue is building a 60-foot violet house addition. Mi.ss Maude Quarnstrom and John H. Bath of Alfred Donaghue's, were married May 2 6. McNamara & Evans, the new firm, report a very good trade. The Greek street peiJcllers were with us up to Easter, but have not made their appearance since. Trade with them seemed on the wane. J. H. B. IHE BEST Bosi Killer and Bloom Saver. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAlfIHORPECO. fLOUISVILLE, KY. lieotlon The Floiiata' BzcbanKe when writing. from iisins the rank smellinK tish-oil and to- SWITCH OFF bacco products on ynnr plants— use Lemon Oil Insecticide the great odorless destroyer nf Scale, Mealy Bug, Green Fly, Mildew, etc. on Orchids, Palms, Rose Bushes, Carnations, etc. being Safe, Clean, and Cheap. AiM ::ii to .'>0 parts watt r Aiso the best Flea Kilier,Wash and Mange Cure for Dogs and Cats a>< ill^ pm^unles^. If your dealer will not supjily yon write WEATHERBY BROS., Baltimore, Md., for full information. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. tfentlon the Florists' Etc change when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small cratea, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2 In . pots in crate .$4 .88 1500 2V4 " " B.2& 1600 21^ " " 6.00 lOOO 3 " "5 00 800 8^ " 600 4 820 6 144 6 4.50 4.51 8.16 Price per crate 120 7 in. pots in crates,$4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.80 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 *' " 4.60 Seed pane, same pric-e as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut FIowitb. HaiiRing Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cfiit. vS for wisli with order. Hilfinger Bros., Potlery, Fort Edward, N.Y. August Bolkc- Jt 6on8,Agt8.,Sl Barclay Bt.,N.T.01t7 Mention Th? Florists' Exchange when writing. ^iir- ':rW^ The Test Tells] f*i^^-^.; -. -^iSB^ .'trial ;ortler' will jirov.- u-k^ ■ yon Hiat we have not ovf st;iied our claims for exod-l 1 ].-iire. Syracnsft F^d Pots Hundreds of fiorlsts praisey the spaL-e-saviuR. the durn-fa bility ami the helpful ohara ter of these puts. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. VIOLET CULTURE Price, t1 60 Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York 782 The Florists' Sxchange 1 1 AND The (.'orruga^ea. WHAT IT COSTS You're apt to put the whole force of decision on the cost — but there's another side, the side of not what it costs to put in, but what it costs to keep in — the burning out, leaking joints, broken grates and that kind of cost — the kind of costs with our boilers we don't hear complaints on. HITCHIINGS & COMPAINV Greenhouse Designers and Builders IVIanufacturers of Heating and Ventilatinjc Apparatuis 1I70 BROADWAV : : INEW YORK Our inipioved Sectional. ItentloD The Florlsti' BxcbanKe wbeD wrltloc AND ^LL HLf\KT SUIH DRICO Cypress MATERIAL \STHE BEST ^E. HftVt LOTS OF IT StriD FOR SKLTCHEIS I f MTal ■ Si>Wa1kl>l -C/^talogue:- • HOT'BEd S^SH FOLLY MFQ.Co CH/CfiiGO If you are having delav in getting your roof material, send your orders to us and don't be In trouble. We will handle anv order In the time as^reed. Trv us fOL[Y MANUfACTURING COMPANY 471 W. ZZnd St., Chicago GreenhoDse VALVES and FITTINGS UcDtloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE GREENHOUSE COMPANY 222-228 Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY. N.J. Qreenhouae Designers, BuilderH and Beating Engineers ^ ^ ^ UentloD The FlorlBt*' Bxchanee when wrltlnc COLDWCLL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists* Bxchftn^ when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BT VSIMG Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our CataJof GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. UentloD The Florlsta" Exchange when writing. G LASS We have for sale a lot of 16 x 18 glass, A. and B. S. S. at a low price. A. DIETSCH CO. 615 Sheffield Ave., Chicago III. Mention the Florists* Blxcban^ when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. WEBER liiU T6 cu. poatp&ld. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FREE HOSE trial. We eend our " Florist " hose on 60 days' trial ; if not satiefactory return and we pay charges both ways. Wrought iron pipe lasta longer than steel. Oet o'lr prices on Guaranteed wroxight iron pipe. Send for Free catalogue ■' Kay " Boil- ers. VentilatinR apparatus. Tools, Valves and Fit- tings. WIt.tlAM H. KAY COMPANY. 244 Fnlton Street. New York City. Uentlon The Florists' Bxchsnre' when writing. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^^^"-^-^--^-^--^ POUND TILE i^^ orcaseB the value Z' I JuckMoii'n Kuuiitl ~ W I'H'^i H^'l luid Firt? si^ for what yuu want Carries oti surplus water; , , admits air to the soil. In- . Acres of swampy land rechiuned and made fertile. I>raln Tile meets t'verv requirement. We iilso make Sewer ire llri.-k,rhinmfy Tops, KnoauslK- Side Walk Tile. t-tc-W rite you want and prices. joitN u. jaiksos, 60 Third !«., Aibmy, N.r The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling cups ; the most powerful, leant complicated, very com- pa<'t. with ease of operation. The New I>uplex Oatter. over six luiles in use and highly recommended : tho only drip proof gutter in the market. The Standard R«tarn St«:*aiu Trap has no equal for piniplicity or Its working!. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD. Yoan^owm 0. Mention The FlorUtt' Exchange when writing. A STIC A r'eenhouscqiazin^ USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCE CO. NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg. Trade Notes. The past week's trade was somewhat slow, stock was too abun- dant causing prices to drop a little. Pi-'onios and outdoor roses are still in evidence and hurt other stock. Car- nations are held at from H up per 100. Roses are also cheap. Plant sales are still lively and lots of stock are coming in. A large water tank on the roof of the building in which the whole- sale commission house of J. B. Mur- doch .& Company is located, gave way last week and dropped through three lloors to the street level injuring alinut a dozen people. Murdoch's store room had a narrow escape: the tank just grazed their walls and no one was hurt. But their business suffered somewhat as the employees were forced to leave the building un- til it was pronounced safe to enter. The June meeting of the Florists' Club was not so well attended; a heavy rain storm kept many away who were anxious to come, as it was peony night and a good exhibition was promised. C. Betscher, of Canal Dover, Ohio, shipped a nice lot of peonies which arrived in good condi- tion and were much admired. The following varieties were among the lot: Victoria modesta and maxima. L'Esperance, Baron de Rothschild, grandiflora, rosea superbissima, Prince George. Festiva maxima, officinalis rubra and rosea, Duchesse de Nemours, Floral Treasure, Vesper, Cherita, La Franohina. La Marline, Due D'Orleans, Lady Bramwell, Aca- cias, Jenny Lind, Duke of Clarence and Duke of Wellington. H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., showed the following sorts: La Martine, Mons. Bellart, Purpurea. Couronne D'Or. Mary Lemoine. Mme. Forel. Potsii rosea, Flora] Treasure, grandiflora rubra, Mme. Raguet, Agida, Mons. Mallet, Andre Lauries and Francois Ortegat. The flowers did not arrive in good condition and quite a few more sorts were in the lot but too poor to show. Thomas Meehan & Sons, German- town. Pa., sent a lot of peonies but they likewise were mostly in poor condition for exhibition. Among the lot the following were the best: Deli- catissima. plenissima rosea. Souve- nir de I'Exposition. Thomas Meehan. t'omte de Paris, tricolor grandiflora, Humel carnea, Potsii and Victoria tri- color. S. J. Wolfe of Emsworth. Pa., showed peonies, dahlias, oriental pop- pies and fine cut sprays of Cleroden- dron Balfourii. The Bakerstown Rose & Carnation Company, through F. Burki, showed a grand lot of peonies, unnamed, which were pronounced very fine. The Pittsburg Park conservatories staged some fine peonies, iris, oriental poppies, dianthus, pyrethrum. colutn- bine, Gaillardia grandiflora. weigelia, Heuchera sanguinea, incarvillea, Bap- tisia australis. Whether peonies pay as a cut flow- er commercially is a question; most of our growers claim not, unless the blooms pome in before Memorial Day. After that time they are sold at any price by the many market gardeners who all grow them, as they require very little attention. Good blooms should bring $10 per hundred, but many are sold as low as $2. A vote of thanks was tendered to all exhibitors, and the flowers were distributed among the members. Other matters of interest at the ineeting were the discussion of the S, A. F. convention; a committee on transportation was appcvinted. con- sisting of W. Clarke of the Pittsburg Cutflower Company, and your corres- pondent. The annual outing was also discussed, and it was decided to hold a picnic next month; the matter was put in the hands of the writer who will appoint a committee to act with him. Two names were proposed for membership. It was decided to hold the regular meeting in July, but it will likely be a strictly business meet- ing; convention matters and the out- ing will be the topics. To-day. June 12, is election day in Pittsburg and Allegheny to decide whether the two cities will be con- solidated and make a Greater Pitts- burg. It is more than likely that consolidation will take place, although Allegheny is opposed; but the vote of the two cities will decide matters. E. C. REINEMAN. San Francisco. News Notes. The new flower store opened by Messrs. Sievers & Boland is an up-to-date shop. It is located in a street which faces Van Ness avenue, and which is fast becoming a retail shopping center. Wm. H. Coste, one of Sievers & Boland's salesmen, was married on June 4 to Miss Claire Deschamps. eldest daughter of Captain George Deschamps. She carried a bouquet of cattleyas. The bridal couple are touring Southern California. ALVIN. Jane 16, L906 The Plorisrs' Hxchan^e 783 ^ THERE ARE TWO WAYS i)f pt-iictifing economy: One Way — Consider Price Only. The Other — Consider Results. U=Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they have never been equalled in productivity — no liouse is as lif;ht. as free from repairs. We are the sole makers of U-Bar Greenhouses, Pierson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenliouses Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York v. / Mention The FlorlstB' EJicbaoge when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilatine Apparatus. P. O. Address. Box 789, New YorU City. HentloB The Florlata' Exchange when writing. Dealers in Boilers get best results when they advertise her*-, kfentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. PULT PATExNT. CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders taken now. Send exact dimension of bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us fignre then what we can furnish you the bench at. A ce- ment bench laFts a life time, constructed so that it can be moved at any time and anywhere. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. WM. F. KASTING, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 3S5.357 ElliCOtr St. . BUFFALO. N. V. UeatloD The Florlsu' BxpbanKe when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET. CHICAGO " Boilers madeot the best of niatoriai. Bheil tireboa, (heeta and heads of Bteel, water space all around front, sides and back ). Write for Information . Uention The Florists* Elzchange when writing. "The lesl of years is Ifie real test." Scollay Boilers ARE BEST See our jnlvertisement in next issue. Catalogues .'^ent on application. JCHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Telephones 1492-1493 Main. U. G. SCOLLAY, Manager. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCIt UTTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING ' APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc. DILLER, CASKEY & CO. jenniSgs'bbo*, 8. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Sts., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. ■niD ros The Test of Workmanship No greenhouse is a perfect house unless all the materials which enter ioto its construction are properly made by ex- perienced workmen. All of our material is made by men who know that perfect material is needed to make a perfect house and you can't grow the best stock without a perfect house. Well made material costs less than the inferior kind -less repairing to be done. Our workmanship will stand the most critical test how about making a comparison with the houses you have ? Write for catalogue. Next Week "The Test of Products." John CMoninger Co., Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Don't you wish to have lASTING HOUSES? \"ou can have them by using our material ; any number of florist references you may wish to prove it. Write for Estimate and Sketches. La. Cypress & Wash. Red Cedar GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. CREENHOUSE HARDWARE AND POSTS. A. DIETSCH COMPANY, eiB^Shefne.dAve.. ICACO. Uv-atloo Tlie FlorlMta' KzctiaDKC when writing. BUILD WELL There is a plea.sant sense of satisfaction in, knowin^j that when your order for Cypress is plaeefl with us you will receive material upon which you can I absolutely rely, and tliat sliipm.-nt will l-e promptly m:i(ie. ESTIMATES AND PLANS Furnished without eliarge. Let us liear from you if you contemplate laiilding. HOT BED SASH ^ -CEDAR POSTS, IRON FITTINGS, ETC., ETC. . LocKi^Ni> Lumber Co. ^ ^ LOCKJIsANDA EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^^°oe?t'h?be8°t^' Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE INFO. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Uention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 784 The Florists' Exchange ;une 16, 1906 Uentlon The Florists' Bicbange when writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST AI-TBRNATJTHERAS, 4 varieties. 2M Id pots, AsVaiIAUUS 8PKBNQBRII, 2« In. pots, BOUVa'kDIA.S. red and white, 2 In. pots, 60c. oflr doz ■ $3 Oo per 100. BOIIVABUIA HUMBOLDTlI,21n.pots,60c. perdoz.: t3.ooperloo. , , _, C'HRYSA>TH KM VMS. best commercial varie- ties from 2H in pots, $2.uu per 100. CILEMATIS, large Hd. 2 year old plants, $3.00 per CLEMATIS MONTANA, strong plants, 4 In. cLeMATI? MONTANA GRANDUFI.ORA. lin DOtB,t2.0oper doz. _ ^, ^^ CLBJIATis PANIOUtATA. 4 in. pots, M.60 perdoz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz.; COJLI5i°S, in variety, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. DRAO.«NA INUIVISA, 6 in. pots, »2.00per ECHEVERIA GIjAITCA, strong plants, $6.00 H<>NBY8IICKI,K, coral, strong, 4 1-2 in. pots, $1,611 perdoz.;$10.00perl00. IPOMOEA l.EARII, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz. IVY, Hardy English, 4 in. pots, f 1.6U per doz.; MTOSOTI.s PAI.USTRIS, Summer flowering Forget-Mo-Not, clumps, $4.00 per 100. NICOXIANA SANUKB.^, new hybrids, 31n.pots,76c. perdoz.; »5.00 per 100. PASBlFLOBA COERULBA, 4 in. pots, »1.00 PASSIFLORA PFORDTII, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz. ; $'i.00perl00. „, , ^ „ „ , PETUNIAS. Howard's Star and Bosy Morn ; 3 in pots. 61 c. per doz.; »3.00 per lOO. 8CAK1 ET 8AGE,4 i"- PS'?-'* "'^"""ions «wirl»I.TNOS from flats, ASPARAGUS IpRENGEKil, NMIlXX, ORACAB- NA INUIVISA. CLEMATIS PAiSICF- LATA $1C< perlOO. A.SPABAGUS PLC- MOsui SEEDLINGS, $1.61. per 100. 8BMPERV1VDM. Hardy Houseleek, $3.00 per 8BNBCIO SCANDBNS, 2H in. pots, 60c. per 8Ha'^TA°DAI8IES. 2)^ in. pots, 60c. perdoz.; $3.00 per 100. «. eisei B nth S Roy Streets. C« EISEkBi FBILADBLPHIA.PA. Mention The Plorlnts* Bxchange when writing, A well-known and very large adver- tiser aays : Occasionally 1 have placed an advertisement for ft-iendship's sake, but in every case the result has been unprofitable. ' AbsoluMy Safe and RfUahJe, Atk Four Friends." Any intelligent Mechanic can erect one of our rJANK *N» TOWER Outfits The most explicit directions and plans are sent with each Outfit Sold Write for our Catalogue. W. E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville, Ky. Manufacturers of TANKS for ail purposes. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. lis Far M(ixDuRABL^>iAN PINE SWSH BARS UPT|'32 FEETOR longer. ENHOU^k BliaDINe MATERIAL, QSHED TO SUPERINTEND >N WHEN DES.I^D. •jrour Circujirjs. ■e&rrv> l^tnb^ Co., >Nii£L.,..B e ; cost little and quantity is large. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Uentlon The PlorUtB* Exchange when writing. M> ttre It Htraiyht sliont and ttint to grow into ti viffnnntn plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol XXI. No. 25 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JUNE 23, J906 One DoIIat Pet Yea* Nephrolepis Piersoni == Elegantissima== (TI1E TARRYTOWN FERN) Grand Stock in all sizes. Strong Plants 2]/^ inch pots, $)2.00 per 100; 3!4 inch pots $25.00 per 100; 6 inch 75c. and $1.00 each ; 8 inch, $2.00 and $3 00 each according to size ; 10 inch, $5,00 each. We would call particular attention to the value of the 8-inch and JO inch pans, which are exceptionally good value. r. R. PIER50N CO., TARRYTOWN ON niJD80N, N. Y. Meutluii Tbe Plorlsts* ExchuDge when writing. ON LY tp5»00 HUNDRED from 2 '4 inch pots in thousand lots; $6.00 smaller lots. RICHMOND RILLARNEY AND BEAUTY SEND FOR SAMPLES. W.H. ELLIOTT, bRjSon. Plant FREESIA Now If started early will bloom for Xmas. Useful and a good seller. NEW FREESIA PURITY A iniiKnirnM^nt, snowy, t^iistojiing whitir of vi-ry hirt^csize tiiul gifJit Icngtii and strengfli of stem. A down Mprays m:ike ;i.s lim- a shi.wiuj? as a dozcu wlxite carnations and ean be used \vhen'Vi.T caniatioti.'^ am used for dt'Cniative (Mirposes. A truss bearing from eight to eleven buds, of whieli six are fre- i|uentlv open at one time, make an immense flower. Per 100, $3.00; per lOOO, $25.00; 250 at the"lOaO rate. CALIFORNIA GROWN Mammoth, ^^ inch and up, 80c per 100; S7.00 per 1000 Choice, % to ^^ inch, 65c ■' .i.OO First Quality, % to % inch, 45c " 3.00 Forcing MIGNONETTE. New Crop Ready Now. NEVA/ YORK MARKET This is an extra choice strain of Mignonette for greenhouse culture. Our seed is green- house grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from 2 t p 3 feet high and produce flower spikeo up to 20 inches long. The seed is all saved from selected plants grown from 3 to 5 shoots to a plant and was all saved from the spikes measuring 10 to 18 inches long. I*er Trade Packet, 50c ; ).{ oz., $1.00 ; 1/2 oz., $3.50; oz., $6.00. PLANTS SUPPLIES Kduglianiee^tore SEEDS BULBS CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. Greenhouses, \Vestern Springs, 111. 14 Barclay St,, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 GLOIRE DE LORRAINE (BEGONIA.) HAT is brighter for Christmas than the pretty Begonia Gloire de Lorraine — ? How can yoo make money any faster than growing this delightful and attractive plant? What plant that costs you J5c. and that you can grow to maturity in six months or less can you sell at the end of that time for $1.00 to $1.50 and even more than the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine? Grand Stocky "Plants from 2y2 inch pots grown from the leaf and from "sucker" cuttings — ready for delivery the end of this month and in July. Order now and you will be dealing in "futures " that mean sa.fe returns. Price $2.00 per n. $15.00 per tOO. $140.00 per 1000. 25 at WO rate. 250 at iOOO rate. PANSY SEED Boddington's Challenge Mixture (New Crop Beady in July) This mixture contains all the anest (f«iii( strains— of the leading Pansy Specialists in the work!— the (riant self colors, the Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched— all carefully mixed in proportion— the finest that money can buy- -the finest voiur money can buy. A Florist, who has gri>wn it, said "Why don't yon call it Defiance .'" Price i trade pkt. 40c, trade pkt. 75c, i oz. S1.60, J oz. S2.50. oz. $5.00. (For named varieties and to color see catalogue.) ARTHUR T, BODDINGTON 342 Viesi Mth Street New York City UentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ^■^■^^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ADVERTISERS. PACE 793 786 The Plori-sts* Exchanere Bamboo Canes 6 to 8 feet for staking purposes i,ooo, $6.oo. Liberty Hose, HS P'X including couplings, 25 ft. lengths, |2.6o, 50 ft., $5.00. Mastica, for glazing purposes, gal. I1.25; case, 6 gal., I6.75. Raphia, H'-, Mc: 100 lb., 12c. Glazing Points, Perfection, 1000, 55c. Carnation Supports, 3 "n? model, 100, $3.00. Fine Ground Bone, 200 lb. Wm. Elliott ® Sons 201 Fulton St. NE-W YORK UentloD The Florists' Ezebange when writing. noticb: of removal ( )n account of our recent tire, we were compelled to seek new (juarters and wish to announce that after July 1st we shall be located at NO. 5 UNION STREET notiiuite 200 steps awav from our former location. We extend a lordial invitation to all florists visitint' Boston to sive us a call at our new headiiuarters. Since our disastrous tire we have re plenished our entire stock of seeds from the original sources and otTer now for immediate sowing PRIMULA OBCONICA, RAWSON'* HE.'W GIANT, in the following colors: Pink. Pure Whilt-, rriTii-..,n. SupitI. .Mix.-d. S Mi iir-r Ion -..■fd>. W i«i |.er l'"iOi<'.fi!s„ ,,__„ CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA RAWSON'S SUPER- FINE,. Liberal Trade Packet. $1.00, CINERARIA HYBRIDA, RAWSON'S- DWARF. Liberal Trade Packet, $1,011. . Wait (or our Bl'I.K CATALOOUE out .Inly ISth, W. W. RAW»SON ca CO. BOSTON. MASS. TURNIP SEED. SEVEN TOP VERY SCARCE THIS SEASON We otfur hardy Nortliern-Krown. WHOLESALE PRICES II the |)rodu*-e of BlooinsduJe Seed Farms: I 100 i>ound6 at 20 cts. per lb. < 500 ■' " i;> ■■ (lOOO ■' " IS " Fifteen Dollars fr>r one hundred pounds of other leadine sorts. Write for New Wholesale Priced Card of Seeds for Mid Summer Snwinp. Bristol, Penna. D. LANDRETH SEED COMPANY. lleuiluu The Florists' Exchunge when writing. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 SANSOME. STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Specialties : Onion, Carrot, Lettuce, S-weet Peas Mention Tbe FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the weeds in Y'^ur Lawn. If youkeeptbe weeds cut HO they donotgo to seed and cut your erass without breali- ingthe small feeders of roots, the Krass will become thick and the weeds will dis- appear. The Clipper wfll do it. Ask your dealer lor theni. It they have not t^ot them, below is the Drice: No. l-121n. Mower. $5; No. 2-15-ln. Mower. $6; No. 3-I8-ln. Mower, $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money -order or reg. letter. ICentloD tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. LILIUIVI HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM and all other BULBS for Florists. Send us your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS just arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, .$8.00 per KHJO seeds. Spec'ial prices on large quantities. J. M.TnORBURN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. Mention Tbe FloriBts* Exchange when writing. 10 lbs. 100 lbs. 1000 lbs. TOBACCO DUST, $0.30 $1.00 $2.00 $1900 GENERAL USE BONE, .40 1.35 2.50 18.00 QUICK ACTING BONE, .50 1.50 2.75 20.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Importer of aikd Dealer ix\ HiK tx s» Ix XT o TE> SL ■'%jv XX KENNETT .SQUARE, PA. Invoices of Barter's EnglisK Mushroom Spawn Re- ceived Monthly. Pacific Pure Culture Spawn and St. Paul Spa'wn AlAvays Fresh on Hand. V^hen Writing for Prices State Quantity 'Wanted. Mention The Florists' E>zchBnKe when writing. A BED OF MUSHROOMS Kai.ved from our Spawn, will bear longer and yield belter than from any other variety of Spawn. This is proven by facts. Full particulars and information how to succeed in mushroom raisniK free. We warrant vou if using our niethoil of t^rnwins nuislirooms that all will co well KNUD GUNDESTRUP & CCMZTrSXe^ciSSGo Mention The Flnrlata* Excbanpe when writing. Pansy Seed THE JENNINGS STliAIN New crop ni)w ready, saved from finest se- lected stock, large flowering and great variety of fancy colors. By mail one pkt.. 4000 seed, $1.00; ioz.. $-2.50: 1 oz.. $5.00, 2 oz., $9.00; 3 oz,. $12.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock^Bo, Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest prown, mixed. 500 seeds. $1.00: ^^ pkt., 50c. CINERARIA. Finest large-flowering, dwf. mxd., 1000 seeds, 50c DAISY, double Giant mixed, 1000 Seeds 2oc. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically selected. 5000 seeds. $1.00; half pkt.. 50c. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret, pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy. Cash. Libera] extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RDPP, Sbifemanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mentloa The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED FRANCIS BRILL. Mention The FloriBtB* CROP OP 1Q04. 1 am now gathering seed from the finest mix- ture ever offered. Also to arrive, the finest mix ture and separate colors grown in Europe. Send card for circular and prices. hei»ip8tc:ad. r,. I., 3H. Y. Excbanse wheD wrlttig. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAo. M. DRTANTi Engraving and''prlnllng 706 Chestnut Street, PHIUDELPHIA. PA. Write f«r our Catalegue sf Stsck Engravings, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00 ; 100 lbs. $8.00 ; 1000 lbs . $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. 75e.; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SEED BAGS All packet sizes carried in stock iu MANILLA, AMBER LAID, and UNBLEACHED PAPERS. Printing done witli cuts and cultural directions. Large lots at very low rates. Send for samples and discount sheet. Our intimate acquaintance with the packet trade and our large facilities enable us to meet all re- quirements satisfactorily. Address The Brown Bag filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. jGiant Cinerarias; ^ Mixture of perfect colors. 9 I Dwarf Hybrids I Each separate I I Semi-Dwarf Hybrids \ 6 Tr. ^'kts*'^ | tO.V.ZANGfN, Seedsman. HOBOHfN.N. hi Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. June 23, 19«« The Plori-sts' Exchange 787 Johnson & Stokes' Kingly Collection of GIANT PANSIES Absolutely unsurpassed in siza, rich coloring, substaneo, form ami vigorous habit. 1'he ex- cellent qualities of this strain have txiveii it an international reputatimi. Prit-es : HXM) seeds, :tOc ; 2000si'eds, 50e; 5000 seeds. $1 00; peroance. $i.OO. Hiffh Grade stocks of Paper Whilas, Romans, Frooslas, etc. Send us your List ol Bulbs, we can interest ymi . JOHNSON &ST0KES,2I7 219 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Rxchunge ^^hen wrltlnR. T| / > Never Fail Berger s seeds (TO SO'W NOAV) Chinese Primulas With Fringed Foliage. MONT BLANC, extra large flowers milky white ALBA MAGNIFICA, snow white, very perfect form OCCULATA LUTEA, pure white with yellow eye CHISWICK RED, bright crimson ..,. SANGUINEA, darkest blood red KERMESINA SPLENOENS. glowing crimson ROSEA, briuht rc.sc COERULEA, clear sky blue ..- GOLDEN FLEECE, brightest, clearest YELLOW (Novelty) --- All colors mixed composed of the CHOICEST sorts, BEST and most brilliant colors EXTRA choice mixture containing NOVELTY SHADES UN- SURPASSED CINERARIA HYBRIDS. Our mixture is made by ourselves from the PRIZE strains of best growers in Eng- land. Prance and (iermany. Contains only the largest flowering most brilliant colored sorts of great substance. Every seed will germinate. Cineraria Hyb. Maxima, pkt. 500 seeds. 2.5c. (.Trandirlora Nana, pkt. 500 seeds, 25c. 5 pkts. of either, $1.00. In separate colors as follows : Pure white, brilliant red, azure blue, each pkt. of 100 seeds. 10c. 5 pkts. 35c. NOVELTY, Old Rose, pkt. of 100 seeds. 20c. Hright salmon to tiery copper, pkt. of 100 seeds, 20c. .500 seeds of either. 75c. 100 seeds $0.25 .25 250 $0.50 .50 KXK) $1.75 1,: PANSIES, NEVER FAIL MIXTURE. TRY and be convinced that we can till a long felt want of PERFECT Pansy Seed. Pkt. of 1000 seeds, 25c. 5000 seeds. Sl.OO. (lur Challenge mixture UNSDRPASSEO, per Trade pkt., 50c. ; per i oz.. $250; per o/,.. $4.00. Very choice mixture, perioz., $1.2-5: peroz.. $2.00. We can furnish you any color separate in white, black, pure yellow, orange. light blue, dark blue, lilac, purple, red, copper. bronze, white with violet eye. yellow with black eye. striped, at 1000 seeds. 25c, 5000 seeds. $1.00. All named sorts separate. Lord Beacons- Held, Victoria. King William, King Frede- rick, Gold Elsie. Snow White, Dr. Faust, Sil- ver Seam, King of the Blacks. Peacock, 1000 seeds. 2.5c. 5000, $1.10. Giant Cassier, Giant ( )dier. Giant Trim- ardeau. Giant Bugnot. 1000 seeds. 30c. 5000. $1.25. ASPARAGUS SEEDS FRESH. Northern (;reenhon9e j:rowii. Vsparanus I'luniosiiB Nanus, Wi- per lOii, S1.7r. per 5IMI. ssai per lOOv.. Aspaiau'iis -Npreiitieri, jTu- lt;o, 40c per soo, 7Uc per Vxhi. FERNS FROM FLATS. Kernfl from Flats, all tloriets' best sorts, $l,2C per KW; Slo.Wper icifio. Femsfrom 21-4 In. pots, Ss.Wiper 100; $25.00 per 1000. AsparattUB riinn- oflus Nanus, st^edlintis, $1.26 per liiO; Jio.on per loiio. Aspaiagiis Sprentierii. seedlings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. NOTICE. bil. Hanisii will lit- SCARCIO this seaaon. All good stock is al>out liuuyht up. I>o NOT delay m orderinji If loii uisli to secure the UKST. i*iir Sew Fall I.lftt l« Kca. SenA for it if \o\n Poet olfice should Ind to deliver. A POSTAL will living it. Address H. H. BERGER ® CO., 47 Barclay St., New Yorh UeotloD The Fiorlati*' Jfixchftpge wben wrltlpn. HIGH PRICE. BUT FINEST QUALITY Order now our earlt| forcing BERMUDA riARRISII. ttealthiest stock, $16.00 t>er case of 200, size t to 9. JOHN SCHEEPERS & CO., 1.r New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of Orofl's Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE, eiadlolus Sptciaiist, Maadowvaia Farm, Barlin, N. Y. Mention The Flortete* Hxchange when writing. G. C. MORSE & CO. Seed Groovers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention The Florists' Exchflopp when writing. ROEMER'S ^I^rTzI" PANSIES The finest strain of Pansier In the World. Introducer and Grower of all Ibe leading Novellles Highest Award. International Exhibition Dmh- Beldorf, IHOS. CataloRiie free on appliration. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinburg, Germany. Ueotlon tiie Florlata' E;zchaaj[e wben writing. HORSE KHOK BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD &C0. 12W. Broadway. NEW YORK Mi'ntion The Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS FOR FLORISTS Lilium Harrlsil, Roman Hyacinths Papor While Narcissus, Fraesias Semi for siM-rial piices. New I'rnp Mushroom Spawn— Eng- lish and Pure Culture. WEBBER & DON, ^:;ri"<;r"";.7J'»°""" II I A. hambcrs !*lrOft. NEW V4IKK Uentlon The Florists' Exchange wben writing. CANNAS and DAHLIAS IVr 100 I\T M I'er 100 I'l-r M Coleusiii vuriety $2.r)0 S'iO.OO , Dahllaa, 11)0 varieties Ki.OO S'ifi.OO Altornanlhara, red and yellow 3.00 2.1.00 (Nut lexs Ihaii .'> of a kind at 100 ratc8.) Cannas 6.00 Phlox, HO varieties 3.00 25.00 Caladlums, r. iiu'h pnta 10.00 Roses, 2 iriih iiots 3.00 25.00 Geraniums, li iiieh pots 5.00 Baby Ramblers, 2i inch pots 5.00 THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention The I'lorlsts' Exchange when writlnp. NEW CROP PiVNSV SEED. MlchelPs Giant Prize Strain. This strain is not to he ctMiiparefl with the Drdinary Giant Trimartieau. The seed we offer will produce llow- ers of much heavier texture, longer stems and richer colorings. Tr. Pkt. Oz, AZURE BLUE .« .40 $2.00 BLACK BLUE .40 2 00 EMPEROR WILLIAM~UI tramarine Blue 40 2.00 HORTENSIA RED 40 2.00 KING OF THE BLACKS .40 2.00 LORD BEACONSFIELD Purple Violet .40 2.00 PEACOCK BLUE Claret and White 50 5.00 SNOW QUEEN Pure White 40 2.00 STRIPED and MOTTLED .40 2.00 WHITE WITH EYE 40 2 00 PURE YELLOW .40 2.00 YELLOW WITH EYE .40 2.0O MICHELL'S GIANT EX- HIBITION MIXTURE For size of bloom, rich coloring and distinct markings this cannot be e .X c e II e d . Ha.i been awarded First Prizes wherever exhibited. {Per i oz., -.■)(■.) ,50 5.00 Our wholesale catalogue of seeds, bulbs and every requisite for the greenhouse and garden, mailed free. Henry F. Michell Co. Flower Seed Specialists. 1018 Market SL, Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florletg' Eicbange when wruing. fLORISTS' BULBS Best Grade Only Import Orders Now Booked Write for prices W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing. l^lJSnROO^ &PAWN OrlginatorB and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send for our booklet. PURE CULTURE 5PAWN CO. PACIFIC, MO. Mention th» Florlata' Kicbanjge whep writlpg GLADIOLI AND OThER Summer Flowering Bulbs JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK N. Y. Mention The Florlstg' Eichange when writlag. DAHLIA ROOTS ....AND PIANTS.... David HcrDcrt & Son Successors to L. K. PEACOCK, Inc. ATCO, N. J. Meotlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell. Plerrepont Manor, N. T.. president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. I.OUISVILLE, KY.— The seed store 'it Wood, Stubbs & Company sustained trifling damage by fire on June 12; covered by insurance. NEW YORK.— The Wholesale .Seeds- nifii's League held a meeting here last week. Among those present were Messrs. Bruggprhot, and Don; W. Alice Burpee. Philadelphia; Carl Cropp. Chicago: John Fottler, and Thomas J. Grey. Boston; S. F. Willard. and Captain Landreth. It was de- cided to continue the warfare against the government's free distribution of seeds. On June 3 Stumpp & Walter Com- pany, seedsmen. 50 Barclay street, dis- continued their branch store in Thirty- fourth street, which they had oper- ated for several years. -SIOUX CITY, lA.— A reduction of 6 cents per 100 pounds in the freight rate on garden and grass seeds from St. Louis and Chicago to Sioux City has just been secured by the local nurserymen through the Cnmmercial Club. L. L. Ne.ss. a.ssistant commis- sioner, received notice of the reduc- tion from the Western Trunk Line committee, with which he took the matter up two months ago. About seventy-flve cars of seeds are shipped into Sioux City annually. The rate to Sioux City from Chicago and .St. Louis has been .32 cents per 100 pounds, or 6 cents more than the Kansas City or Omaha rate. Hereafter the local nurserymen will have the same rate, 26 cents. FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS IN MANCHURIA.— Consul-Genernl Sam- mons. of Newchwang, reports that the authorities there are exhibiting much interest in the procurement of agri- cultural seeds, and suggests that American producers have an oppor- tunit.v to iiilroduce their products. He writes: In this province the Chinese Govern- ment is examining into the question of utilizing foreign agricultural seeds. The same is true of other provinces. I^etters addressed to the viceroys in Chinese would no doubt receive con- sideration. The Governor-General at Mukden informs ine that he is very much interested in this subject, and is anxious to obtain various new varie- ties of seed suitable for the southern Afanchurian climate, which, from an agricultural standpoint, is somewhat similar to Utah. Through the Japan- ese agricultural adviser, Sojiro Yoko- yama, new varieties of grass seed are now being ordered from Japan for lower Manchuria. Many of the Jap- anese plants and seeds suitable for a mild, dami> climate do not thrive in the dry climate that prevails in some sections of Manchuria. American beet seeds are to be extensively experi- mented with in Manchuria next sea- son. The new agricultural college at Chi- anfu, province of Shangtung, is in charge of Mr. S. Yatsui and other Jap- anese agriculturists, and American seed houses may deem it worth wiiile to communicate with the parties in charge of institutions of this nature as well as advisers to viceroys and g<^- ernors-general in agricultural matters, etc. 788 The Florists' Exchange Recollections of a Wholesale Seed Traveler. Bv S. B. DiCKB. (Contimied from page 732.) Of that attractive Winter play- ground, Cairo. I need say but little beyond referring to the charming- Ez- bekcih gardens which beautify the heart of the city, and justify the claim that "gardening is an art that doth mend nature." Palms and other tropical plants grow luxuriantly in a soil and situation that appears to be unsuitable in the extreme. After visiting these gardens it was a great disappointment to see the plants as they grow in their native habitats further south. The flower beds round the new museum are planted in the most ap- proved (and ugly) English style and one was not at all surprised to And Tommy Atkins playing football in the barrack yard close by. A greater shock for one of antiquarian tastes was to be whizzed up to the foot of the pyramids in an up-to-date elec- tric car carefully divided up into first, second and third classes, like railways at home. Fortunately, the no sooner do they return to their farms than they fall back into the old. easy slipshod methods again. The same statements were made to me by a prominent official of the So- ciete Khediviale d'Agriculture who conducted me through an exhibition of the leading agricultural products of the country which was being held at Ghezireh at the time of my visit. The commoner grades of cotton find the greatest favor with the farmers because they produce the heavie.st crops, require practically no care in the cultivation and are certain to sell; the fact that they do not realize one- half as much as would be obtained for the better kinds does not impress them at all. There are a few bright exceptions to this general rule, but the work of the professor is hai'd, the surroundings far from pleasant for at least one half of the year, and the results most discouraging. A somewhat amusing experience befell me on my way to the exposi- tion at Ghezireh. I had been directed to look out for a fine large official looking building and relying upon a fairly developed bump of locality I made as straight as I could go for the larirest building I could see. Ar- Field of Pansies Grown for Seed by Peter Brown, I^ancaster, Pa, tramway is not permitted to enter the barriers which protect the pyra- mids and benefit the Egyptian reve- nue; a "ship of the desert" is on hand and "for a consideration" you are genlly transported over the sandy waste that surrounds these mightv monuments of human skill, and often I fear, cruelty, and made seasick at the same time. The irrepressible Cook, who is a mighty power in Egypt, will doubtless build a funicu- lar railway up the Great Pyramid of Cheops in due season. Owing to the overflowing of the Nile the land which lies between the Desert and Cairo is very fertile and, generally, well cultivated, but the vegetables to which we are accus- tomed In England do not appear to flourish. Professor Linton, who kind- ly conducted me over the farm and garden attaphed to the Khedival Col- lege of Agriculture at Gizeh, regret- ted that in spite of all the efforts made and the money expended the results all round were so meagre and unsatisfactory. The young Egyptian students who study at the college ap- pear to profit during their stay, but rived at the gates, which were closed. I was about to knock when out came a big, swarthy Egyptian soldier, arm- ed, who curtly demanded my business. Producing my letter of appointment with the secretary of the Agricultural Society I was amused to .find that I had stumbled upon a harem of one of the princes and was promptly re- quested to clear off as speedily as possible. On my way back I passed an angry old sheikh of TO mercilessly thrashing a gentle youth of about 60 with a heavy sugar cane, and using language which was fortunately not understanded of the common people. Passing a native village near by I was tempted to stroll through its tor- tuous thoroughfares, but soon found that my company was not desired, and that a little of that sort of thing went a long way. Before I reached Cairo I passed a very long line of camels loaded heavily with baskets of soil which they were conveying to a farm near by. I found that the soil consisted of the ruins of an Arab vil- lage which makes a most excellent fertilizer, and after my visit to a modern village I quite understood the reason why. Some day perhaps the Egyptians will become a clean and civilized people, but they need a lot of washing — mental, moral and phy- sical. As these recollections are not in- tended as a guide book to Egypt we must hurry on board our steamer for the south. Stopping for coal at Aden an opportunity was afforded to see the wonderful wells without water, and to form an idea of the hardships under- gone by the soldiers stationed in a district that is practically devoid of vegetation. The monotony of the' trip through the Indian Ocean was relieved by a brief stop at some of the more important places on the coast of Africa to deliver the mail.s. Advantage was taken of the stop- pages to visit the various towns and the country near by, but with the ex- ception of Zanzibar, iVIozambique and Dar-as-Salaam our stay was too brief to do anything beyond noting that the most important building was either a barrack or a hospital. While staying at Mozambique I saw evi- dences of the continued existence of the slave trade, as 13 miserable dhows were brought in on which 2,000 poor wretches had been stowed away. As we were sleeping (and .stewing) on deck, clad only in light pajamas, and found the heat almost unbearable the tortures suffered by these poor captives must have been simply awful. The Portuguese are so cordially hated by the natives (and with good reason) that it is not safe for them to travel in the interior; consequently, colored men are em- ployed to conduct the liberated slaves back to their homes. But I am as- sured that many of these guides play into the hands of the slave hunters and aid in the recapture of these un- happy people. The treatment ac- corded to them by the Germans is much more humane, but much re- mains to be done if the slave is to have a fair chance in life. At most of the places where .1 landing was effected the method adopted was on the naked shoulders rif a perspirine- Kaffir. Those of my readers who have had much to do with negroes on a "muggy" day with the thermometer at 105 degrees in the shade will understand what this means; those who have not need not be over curious. All things have an end. however, and I was heartily glad when I reach- ed terra firma at Beira. S. B. DICKS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. WM. r>. REED, Chnniborsburg, Pa. — Catalogue of Ri;>.ses. Illustrated. W. MAUGER & SONS. Guernsey. Channel Islands — Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, etc. Illustrated. De GRAFF BROTHERS, LTD.. Lei- der, Holland.— Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs and Plants. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I , noboken, N. J. JUST REOEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendroos, Azaleas, Spirsea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts, PRICES MODERATE tfentlon ttie nerlflta* Bxcbaji^ wbea writing. HollaDd PDrseiy StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will Interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.!1Kd' Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlo?. DAHLIAS DOUBLE AND SINGLE MIXED An especially fine collection $10.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Eschange when writing. PEONIES THE COTTAGE GARDENS CO. QUEENS, L. I. Have the Largest, Finest and Most Complete Collection of PEONIES IN THE WORLD Commercial Violet Culture Price, $1.50 The Florists' Exchange, 2-8 Duane St., New York. ♦ Send for our Peony Catalogue ■ »••»•♦♦»•♦♦♦•♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■ MentloD The Florists' Excbapge when writing. Fischer's Grand Freesia PURITY A grand magnitioent white, of very large size, great length and strength of stem and of unequaled beauty and substance. Read what others have to say oT it on page 6;>2, issue of May 26th. Price per first grade bulbs. $3.00 per 100 ; .'i;'25,00 per 1000 ; second grade. $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash must accompany all orders from lui- known parties. RUDOLPH PISCMER, GREAT NECK L. I. Uentlon The FIorlatB* Eicbange wben writing. B IJ L B ». We expect about 50 tons of Daft'odils and Narcittsus from our Flower Farm next Septem- ber, consisting of Von biou, Cmperor, Uni- pre^e, Hursfield, Grandee, ^^ir Watkin, Harrl. Oniatus, etc. We shall be glad to i Inch butt 10 ton 12 teet long, $22.60 per 1000. H, R. AKERS.CIiatswortb, I«. J. Mention Tlie Florists' Eschnnge- when \prUlng. June 2.!, 1901. NURSERY DEPARTMENT. The Flori3t^^ Exchange 789 Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN, Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., president; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la., vice-president: George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary ; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. DAVENPORT, lA.^ — The well known nursery o£ Nicholas & Lorton, established in 1848, has changed hands, the new purchasers being Adolph Arp, super- intendent of parks for Davenport and H. G. Bryant, an experienced nurseryman. Mr. Arp has resigned his position as superintendent of parks, the resig- nation to take effect August 1, after which he will devote his entire time with Mr. Bryant to the man- agement of the business. Display of Peonies. The illustration represents a row of peonies on the estate of Mr. John T. Morris, Chestnut Hill, Pa. As will be seen, the plants have been set to form a long winding row following the outline of some large shrubbery and herbaceous plant beds across the grass patch to the right. Frank Gould is gardener, and he has .reason to be proud of the many beautiful varieties he has and the" lovely dis- play they make when in bloom. As will be per- ceived the plants are at the base of a hill, in a little valley, which is always fairly damp. In fact, but a few feet way is a fine stream of water which runs all the season through. Between the depth of soil and the moisture of it, it is an ideal place for peonies: and iiow well they thrive will be seen. The whole of the long line is not shown, as the photographer placed himself where he thought the best view could be had. It extends both above and below what is show'n in the illustration. The collection consists of some of the best kinds ob- tainable, and their flowers have won inany pre- miimis where they have been exhibited. The grounds of Mr. Morris already command a great deal of attention, and more will be accorded them from year to year. A great many groups have been set out of various shrubs and trees, covering in some cases all the sorts obtainable, and in this way deciduous shrubs and evergreens are well represented. These groups as well as the whole grounds will form an excellent field for study as the various individual plants develop. Both Mr. Morris, the o^'ner, and Mr. Gould, the gardener, are pleased"'to have any one visit the grounds who is interested'vin horticulture. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Horticultural Notes. For low ground planting our wild rose, Rosa Caro- lina, is the one to use. It is found in half swampy thickets. It is an erect grower, making a height of 6 to 7 feet in time. Its large single pink flowers come in early June. As soon as rhododendrons and azaleas have done flowering the decaying flower heads should be broken off. The finger and thumb can do it. The strength which would go to tlie seeds will then go to the growing shoots, to their advantage. The merits of Pterostyrax hispidum cannot be mentioned too often. The flowers come in early June and the tree then appears to be loaded with racemes of blossoms resembling white wistarias. B. S. Black stated before the State Horticultural Society of New Jersey that the following peaches are practically the same: Crawford's Late, Beer's Late and Chair's Choice. Florists found a great demand for weigelia sprays and iris flowers from the Grand Army Posts for Memorial Day. The weigelia makes a good back ground for the flat bunches which the Posts desire for the graves. So does the Japanese snowball. Two to three prunings of privet hedges make the best hedges. The first may be given when the new growth is about 6 to S inches in length; the next when shoots are again of the same length, and the last just before growth finally ceases. In the vicin- ity of New York City the first pruning is given about June 15. A planter of large experience says that no matter the size of a magnolia, the way to succeed with it when transplanting is to cut it down to the ground. It then never fails to grow. A beautiful Summer and Autumn vine is Vitis heterophylla variegata. Its variegated leaves, car- mine leaf-stalks, and lovely blue berries in Autumn are not found represf-nted by any other vine. The Coloring of Blood-Leaved Trees. It is not well known outside of experienced plant- ers that trees and shrubs with blo^a-red leaves fail to put on their darkest hue the season following their transplanting. Because of this it is not un- common for nurserymen to receive complaints from their customers that the proper kind was not sold them. In the case of the beech, of the Rivers' vari- ety, which is known to be of the darkest known liue, complaints are often made. The first set of leaves it makes after its transplanting are of a light copper color, much like those of many of the seedling cop- per beeches. It is only after it is well established that the full blood red or purple color comes. And even after it is established it must po.ssess vigor, for It IS the vigorous growth that brings forth the full color, the rich blood color so much admired. There has to be in all; cases full sunshine to get (he best color, no matter what the tree is or whether freshly transplanted or riot. Blood-leaved trees an- TKit at their best when partially shaded. They de- mand light. The now common blood-leaved Japanese maple is often planted in a partially shad- ed place, becau.se dry heat does not always suit its foliage. But while aiding it in this way, there is the lo.ss of color from being in the shade; so be- tween the two it is better to let the full sun reach it. But keep in mind that (transplanting means a lack of color for a season at' least, as it is satisfactory to a customer to know a mistake was not made in the tree supplied him. Descriptive Catalogues. In a letter from one who receives many ntirsery catalogues and who is interested in reading them, he makes the' suggestion that they might be made far more, -valuable than they are were the descrip- tions more clear. His chief point is, that there is no guide to the character of the flowers and foliage or at least, so little, or that given of so meaningless a nature as to be of no use whatever to one unac- quainted with the plant. Here is a plant, he says, which he finds has its "racemes of large white flow- Thorns for Stocks. Formerly the English hawthorn, Crataegus oxy- cantha, was the only one used for .stocks for the desirable varieties, but because of its liability to be bored by insects it is not desirable for the purpose. So far our native species have not been molested by the borer, arid because of this it is now the rule to use one of them as a stock. There are several sorts that can be had from nurserymen in (iuantiti<:s. Crataegus oordata, C. coeclnea, and C. Crus-Galll arc common ones which seed freely, and thus .seed- lings of them are obtainable which make good stocks. The common practice is to bud the thorns, doing the work in July or August. The thorn is not a late grower, and the bark will not lift to receive the buds late in the season, which is the reason why rather early budding is necessary. The double white thorn is often increased largely, but tlie colored varieties, pink and scarlet, both single and double, are much sought for because of their beauty when in bloom. Thorn seeds usually lie in the ground a whole year before growing. The method is to procure the berries as soon as ripe in Autumn. They are then mixed with sand or soil and kept in that condition through the 'Winter. Some sow them then; others keep them back until Autumn, sowing them at that time and when Spring comes a good croi) of seed- lings is looked for. Such thorns as these notes relate to, especially tho.se of the English type, thrive best when in a partially shaded place. Display of Peonies on Gronnds of Mr. John T. Morris, Chestnut Hill, Pa. ers," another, which has "handsome large leaves," neither of which descriptions tells much, he says, and both of which could tell much more in almost as many words. In both of the cases cited he says "large" tells him very little. His idea is that some well known common flower, or flowers, should be used for comparison, say a geranium, a fuchsia, an ipple, and then say of the flower described, of the appearance of an apple or of the size of an apple. The same of the leaves. A "large leaf," he says, is no guide, as leaves of the paulownia are two feet in diameter at times, while those of some willows ire not a half inch. It would be much better, he ays, to take, say, the Norway maple for one tree ts a guide, and let the description read, "almost as large as the leaf of a Norway maple," keeping in mind throughout the- naming of comparison trees and shrubs such as are very common. The suggestion is a very good one. As leaves var.v so much in size and character, a half dozen or so of very common ones could be named for com- parison; and the same may be said of the flowers. Catalogues of to-day are vastly more descriptive 'ban they were, and they need to be to keej) up with tile progressive times. In a catalogue now before me are two descriptions both of wliich would be greatly helped by but one word — pea-like. They are attached to tlie Japanese judas, Cercis japonica, and Rose acacia, Robinia hispida. The first reads; "The deep (pea-like) rose-colored flowers" etc. The second, the robinia "produces pretty (pea-Iilce) rose- colored flowel'S." The use of illustrations is now so common that the need of long descriptions does not exist as it did, for the illustration tells the whole tale, and .although costing more, they convey the information that brings sales. Myrlca, Wax Myrtle. One of the best of seashore shrubs is the wax myrtle. Myrica cerifera, and this, something that will stand the seashore soil and breezes, is what so many nurserymen's customers ask for. One would wonder what such shrubs could live on, grow- ing as they appear to do in solid sand: but the roots go down a great way, and, evidently, by their good growth some natural food is found. In many parts of New Jersey this shrub appears to follow up the receding tide. In some situations wliere land is forming by the water failing to come as far in as in former years, the myrica may be found advanc- ing shore ways. Its twiggy shoots hold the drifting sand; in fact, large plants are sometimes seen in which nothing but the tops are visible, the rest being covered with sand. Very soon some vines will start, perhaps from seeds dropped by birds; and the same of wild plum, Prunus maritima, and in this way clumps of various bushes advance tide- ward in time. The wax' myrtle is very nearly evergreen; when in sheltered places it is quite so. Its leaves are of a brownish green when seen in bu.shes near the sea- shore, but when seen on cultivated buslies or on those growing inland — for they do grow in woods as well as on the seashore — the leaves are of a better green. There are no pretty flowers on it, what there are being of a greenish white color, but following the flowers come a lot of berries. These berries are slate colored and are dotted with par- ticles of wax, from which a product of marketable value is extracted; or attempts to make it Qf value have been made. But the nurseryman's interest in the myrica will come from its great value as a seashore shrub, for which purpose it is invaluable. The berries sown in Spring will at times grow freely: other years not. whether from imperfect seeds or impaired vitality on account of lack of proper keeping, I do not know. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 790 The Plorf-sts* Bxohange 1 EVERGREENS DWARF BOX. PRICES UPON APPLICATION. HIRAM T. JONES. Union County Nurseries, [lizabeth, N. J. ifcotlon the FIoHbU' Bxchange when wrltlog. KOSTER & CO, Surse°rt:t BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Hardy Azaleaa, Box Trees, Clematl*. Conlfera, Hydrangeas. Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, EU. Catalogue free on demand. Uentlon the Florists' Bxchanse when writing. EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in fact everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAIT STAXB NURSKiriBS, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. tfentloa ths llorlsta' Bxebance wbea writing. SHADE TREES F. ^ F. NURSERIES 'Wholesale Q row era TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. UentloD The Florists' Escbanee when writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Catalogue Free AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PI.ANTS Oar DesciiptlTeCatalograA of American Seeds and Plants is ready for mailing;. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, OA Hentloo Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. SEND TO XMiMOON COMPANY for ( TREE»,»nRUB»,VINr& Your ) and SMALL rCtlTft neBcrlptlve lUnjtrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO. « MorrlsTllle, Pa. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. STORRS & HARRISON CO. NLKSEKVMLN, fLOKISTS and SEEDSMEN SEND EOU CATALOUUE PAIINBSVILLE, OHIO M*>ntlOD the Floiigta' Eichaage when writing. Sea Cliff Nurseries. Dwarf and trained fruit trees a specialty. Write for quotations. FD. BOULON a SON. SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y. Mention The FlorlstB* Etchange when writing. Trees and Shrubs We make specially low prices on nursery stock to Parks, Cemalaries, etc. Wholesale price list on application. We carry immense quantities of the finest named varieties of peonies. PETERSON NURSERY 506 W. PETERSON AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Ebbinge&VanGroos Formsriy THE HORTICULTURAL CO. B08H00P, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Block, such as H. P. Koses, Rtiododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis, Bux- as. Choice Evergreens, Peonies, etc. Ask for Catalogue. Uentlon The Florists' Bxcbaage when writing. Gilt-Edged Rose Stock. Large plants ready for bench, own roots. Per 100 Per 1000 RICHMOND 3 in.. SIO.OO $90.00 WELLESLEV 4 in.. (J.OO 70.00 KILLARNEY. 3 in.. 8.00 70.00 BRIDESIMA1DS. .3 in.. 4.00 3S.00 GRAFTED, Kxtra strong, equal to 4 in. stock. Per 100 Per 1000 KILLARNEY $16.00 $13.5.00 CATES 10.00 S. J. REUTER. WESTERLY. R. I. Uentlon The Florists* Bxchange when writing. ROSES If it is intended to carry over any old plants another year they should now receive a little attention. As soon as they are off crop, go over them and trim out some of the blind, weak wood around the base; tlien scrape oft the surface soil, being careful not to go too deep, merely removing the old mulch, leaves, etc. Give the bench a fair coating of bone meal, and on this place about two inches of well pul- verized soil, the same as is used for young plants, only have in it a little more manure; level it carefully and firm fairly well; then give the bench a thorough watering. If there are any poor plants, these can be taken out anci- others put In their places. Where the benches are not deep enough to hold the extra soil, narrow strips can be nailed on to them. Keep the plants for a time a little on the dry side, syringing thoroughly two or three times a week. Some grow ers are very successful in drying "dff their plants for five or six weeks; but it is a poor plan, especial- ly for a noyice. The plants should be kept growing, disturbing them as lit- tle as possible; by this method they will produce good flowers right along. Most failures with old plants are the result of overwatering when they are not in a strong growing condition. Where there is plenty of head-room bending is unneces.sary, but where the plants are near the glass they should by all means be bent. If left standing they will make more top growth; but if bent they will break from the bot- tom a little more freely while the up- per eyes will remain dormant. Manure for early Fall mulching -should now be procured, mixed with a small quantity of soil, and turned occasionally to pulverize and get it in condition. Young plants that are still in pots should never be permitted to suffer for water, and if crowded, spread them out a little to give them more air. This is especially necessary with American Beauty, Richmond, and such sorts, or black spot will soon show on the lower leaves. PENN. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. Xl3Dtloa The riorists* Bzchsng. when wrltluj;. Our advei*tiseinei\t in your valtia- l>le paper has been more than sat- ist'actor.v, ai»d lia.s hi'ouj;Iil. tis ready rctiirn.s from all parts of the United Slates and Canada, and other pans of tile globe. Your.s respectfull.v, SIGNAL PIjOBAL CO. Los Angeles, Cal. HARDY ORNAMENTALS ttmSI SHADE TREES, SHRUBS ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. Evergreens for Hedges. Full assortment of Apples. Pears. Plums. Peaches. Cherries. Quinces, Currants. Kaspborries. Goose- berries, etc. Write for our new illustrated catalogue and prices, W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Roses for Immediate Effect Haven't you in your trade a call for large, strong Rose plants, such as will give im- mediate results' We have prepared for June planting a stock of strong two year old plants, all on own roots, and while they last will close them out at the extremely low price of SI 5.00 per 100; 25 or more at the 100 rale. No charge for packing. These Roses can be placed in the open ground during this month and will give a profusion of flowers throughout the entire growing season. They are worth just twice as much as we are asking for them, and they can be depended upon to produce the goods. They are well foliaged, have strong working roots, and are now in 4 and 5 inch pots. The Collection Includes a Wide Ranee of Varieties and Colors, Teas and Hybrid Teas. such as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Marie (.iuillot, R. B. Cant. Clothilde Soupert, Golden Gate. Pink. Striped and Yellow La France. Bridesmaid, Bride. Mme. Welch, Mme. Abel Chatenay. Marie Lambert. Beau Carmine. Queen's Scarlet, Agrippina, Appoline, Ulrich Brunner, Prince Caniille; Glory of the Exposition. Also a fine assortment of the very best varieties in 2}4 inch pots, clean, thrifty stock, strong and well rooted, including the following varieties in Hybrid Teas. Chatenay, Meteor. Triomphe de Pernet Pere. Mme. Jules Grolez. Climbing Kaiserin. etc., $4.00 per 1 00. REX BEGONIAS. A tine assortment of the best varieties of this magnificent decorative plant, in '2j inch pots, in the following varieties: Helen Upden. Old Rex. Silver Queen, President Carnot, Leopunlina. Oloire de Veseuet and 12 other assorted choice varieties, at 75c. per doz., SS.OO per too. ' MISCELLANEOUS Each ABpara;cus Sprengeri 4c 1tal>.Y frluirose 4c hwalnsona Kosea 4c JVIanettI Vine 4c Justlcia Velutlna 4c Itlue MooiiHoMer 4c (■ eran i u ins, 16 best varieties, including Telegraph. 4c Achy rant lies, red 4c Alternantheras 2c Clematis Paniciilata, from 2 In. pots 4c Ampelopsls Veitchii. from 2 in. pots 3c Orevlllea Robnsta 3o Carnations, McQowan, Haettel, and Dorothy ....SHc PLANTS. .xJ^^I^K^fe, Each Tarrytowji or Elegant I sal ma Fern.. 10c Tarrytown or EleganiiSHima Fern, from 4 Inch pots 20c Nword Fern..., 4c " from 4 inch pots 12c Jacksoni Fern 4c " " from 4 Inch pots I2c Palm Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pot plants 15c Palm Kentia Forsteriana, 3 in. pot plants 8c Palm Are4-a Lutescens, 4 in. potplants Ific Cyperus Alternlfolia (Umbrella plant). 3c Cyperus Gracilis -Ic SEND US YOUR ORDER TO-DAY. Ask for catalogue, free. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO.. West Grove, Pa. Established 1850. Seventy Greenhouses. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Iroses Climbing Wootton Empress of China Mrs. Poary Bon Silene Mme, Jules Grale/ Winter Gem ninie. C. Itriiner Clothilde Soupert Papa Gontler Bride La Princesse Vera Sombrieul Marian Dingee Suit rise Uncle John Mary Washington Ivory Marie van Hontte Sweetheart Perle des Jardlns Mme. A. Carrlero Pink Cochet White Cochet Etoili- de Lyon Marie Gnlllot Souv. de Pierre Nottlng Climbing Meteor Mme. Margottln Reine Marie Henriette The above list. $3.00 per 100 : $25.00 Lady Roberts Mme. Engene Marlitt Admiral Schley $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. Yellow Sonpert Marechal Niel Triomphe de Pernet Bridesmaid Mme. A. Chatenay Red Soupert Dr. Grill Coral Una Yellow Cochet Duchesse de Brabant Mrs. B. R. Cant Souvenir d*nn Ami per 1000. La ToscB Princess Bonnie Grnss an Teplitz Etoile De France, $10.00 per 100 ; $90.00 per 1000. Wellesley, $6,00 per 100; S-W-OO per 1000. I The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists' B? hatiee when wrltlnft. Special Offer. For sale at these prices for a short time only. Strong 2/^ inch plants. U r^ C* IT C FIELD- IVU O It V3 GROWN T>vo years old On their owrn roots Northern-grown Bench-rooted Full assortment ■We are Headqtiarters for them JACRvSON (a PERKINS CO. (Wholesale only) NEWARK, WAYNE CO., NEW YORK Ueutlun The Florists' Exchange when writing. June 23. 1906 The Plorist-s' Hxchange 791 ^FES KILLARNEY ^ml all of the leading varieties. One huiulred Grafted Stock. From 2M luch Pots. KIL,LAR9(EV. tl6.00 per 100: $120.00 per Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. 1.000. Wellealey. $20.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1.000. Rosalind Orr Enelish. |20.00 per 100; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardlosa of number per 1,000. ordered. The following varieties on their own roots, from 2>i Inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. and thirty -si.\- thousand rose plaut.s grafted this year, lioad our list: Standard Varieties GraHed. From 214 Inch pots, $i6.uu per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; tor A No. 1 stock; nothing else will be t out. Klllarney. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Richmond. $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1.000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1.000. BOD Bride. Meteor. Fran/, I>e«gen. Bridesmaid. Madam Hoste. n.>, I, La Detroit. Madame Caroline Textunt. Mrs. Plerpont Morean. The above varieties on their own roota. from 2'4 luch iKjts. $5.00 per 100; $»6. 00 per 1,000. Mamau Cochet. A niiignlflcent pink rose ot Mormnt typo, and the best of outdoor bedders Color very bright rose, with shadings ot yellow at the center. The above grafted only, frmu 2'^ Inch pots. $15.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert LevavaHSniir (The Baby Kamblerl. An ever-blooming dwarf Orlmson Bambler We win furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from 2« Inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; $17.60 per 100 ; $12.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. Upntii-n Thp Plorlatu' Rxrbanffp whpn wrltlne, ^ R I C H M O N D , now ready, fine plants, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 * ROSES. Haisierin, 2>2 in. |)ots, $4.00 |)er 100; $30.00 ber 1000. Beiich grown American Beauty bushes $6.00 |)6r 100 ; $50.00 |)er 1000. Old Liberty Rose Bushes, $5.00 t>er 100; $40.00 t>er 1000 100 1000 I 100 1000 Kaisenn, ready now $4.00 S.'W.OO Brides S3.00 $2.^.00 Bndesmaids 3.00 ISOO I Golden Gate 3.00 ■i'i.OO \ WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO , Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 60,000 Grafted Roses Extra fine lieiUthy pUiiits, free from mildew. Liberty Bride Bridesmaid .aiserin Golden Gate La France ' 4 :i',; iiM-h p.its, $1,5.0(1 per 1110; $110.0(1 per luoO. 0 ^ Our Grafted Roses often give a crop of good flowers in ten weeks. ^ 30.000 OA¥N ROOT ROSES Choice stock grown from flowering shoots of grafted pUmts. BRIDES WOOTON BRIDESMAIDS LIBERTV Prico, 3 Inch pots, S7.00 per 100. KAISERIN LA FRANCE 1 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Mention Tbe Florists' Exchaiise when writing. PHILADELPHIA HOSES AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Strictly First-Class Stock. 2V^ inch. $('..00 per 100 ; $.W.OO per 1000. 3 inch. $9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000. 4 inch prices on application. Cash with order. MYERvS ^ SAMTMAN. Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Phone White Marsh, 546-D. MentiuD Tbe Florists' Exchange wheu wrlilng. Roses for June Planting Richmond, Killarney, Beauty, Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gates, etc., etc. CHARLE,5 H. TOTTY MADISON. N. J. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES Frir sale at Rose Lawn Oreenhonses. From 2-inch pots, $5. CO per lOO Fiom 3-Inch pots, $7.50 per ICO Cush must :iC('"nip;niy order. J. HENRY BARTRAM LANSDOWNE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES AT A BARGAIN as I am pnine to -luit trrowinu them. Hiive 650 Bridesmaids, llii Brides, in I in, pots ut$.5.00 per 100, tiiiS Richmonds, in \ n. pots, $.S, 00 per 100, and 37.'> Richmonds in 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 1,W Chatenay. 3 in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Apply to JOHNLWYLAND - - DE HAVEN. PA. llentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES 2U in. RICHMONDS, fine young Stock, from carefully selected wood $9.00 per tOO. L. Bi CODDINGTON, l>1UeR4Y niLL, N. J. ICentloB Tile Florlata' Bzcbanxe wben writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION S^e'd A.T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PDB. CO. LTD.. 2 tO 5 Doaie St., NCW VOrh UentloD The PtorlBti* Bschanse wbea wrltiof. Last Call I .ON. Youn^^ Rose Plants Fine, iStrong, HealtHy. 3 irkcli pots. Richmond, Very Fine, $9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 Chatenay - - 4.00 " " 35.00 " " Ivory - - - 4.00 " " 35.00 " " Smilax, 2J4 inch pots - - - $2.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2)4 inch pots, 2.50 " " Asparagus Sprengcri, " " " 2.25 " " Orders should be placed at once. Stock can be shipped now, or when you are ready to plant. United States Cut Flower Co. Elmira, N. Y. Uentluii The Florists' Exchange when writing. 792 The Florists' Exchange SEED pjp^ji^^Y seed] BROWN'S EXrRA SELECT SUPERB filAINT PRIZE PANSIES awarded Silver Medal, St. Louis Exposition, 1904. It is a well known fact that my superior strain of Pansies is ttie finest in the market and has won prizes wherever exhibited. Flowers are from three to four inches in diameter ; in beauty they are unsurpassable and in color they are incomparable. My own grown seed, new 1906 crop ready. See illustration of Pansy Field grown for Seed on page 788. Price mixed seed: 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1-4 oz.. $1.50 ; 1-2 oz., $2.50 ; 1 oz., $5.00 ; 1-4 lb.. $14.00; 1-2 lb., $25.00; I lb., $50.00. PLANTS READY SEPTEMBER CASH \VITH ORDER Pansy 8eed Grower '^•^. -g-^-^- -S'<;-^' g'^-<"^' PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, Lancaster, Pa. ^t^t^. ^^t^ ^^£^. ^^t^ ^^t^ ^^^^ j^^^ ^^^ ^^^- ^^ ^ ^^1^ ^ ^^^ ^ ^^ ^as; vl/ \\l M/ \(/ \»/ Vl/ vl/ Vl/ vl/ vl/ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE. 10,000 American Beauty Roses I Tear Old. 3 000 SALVIA, S in. 10.000 GERANIUMS, SJ and 4 in 2(10(111 PANSY PLANTS. SdOHYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 4 (inil C. in. 1000 FEVERFEW, :i in. 1 000 HELIOTROPE. S in. ,=,00 PRIMULA, 3* in. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 2i in., all sold. The Worcester conservatories WORCESTER, MASS. Ifentlon the Plorlsts* ICxcbange when writing. R O 5 E S 1>h In.. Elegant Stock. RICHMOND, .'■*. Tlie fcllcuvin!; at Jc. LA FRANCE KAISERIN LA DETROIT CRIMSON RAMBLER MALMASON METEOR JOHN A. DOYLE R.D.No. 3, iSprin^field, Okio. UeDtlon the FlorietB' Bxcbaofie when wrlltne 450 BRIDESMAIDS Grafted in 3 and 1 in. pots. SIO.OO per 1000; 200 KttlseilD. grafted, 4 in. pots. $10. uu per H in. ^ot) Liberty, grafted. 3 In pote, $lo.oo per 100 ; 80 Kil- larney, grafted. 3 in. pot?., S12.00 per 100 Own RootB— 200 Maids. 500 Brides, 300 Uolden Oate, <)0 Liberty. 3 in. pots, S*.0O per luu. JAMES E. BEACH. 2019 Park Ave.. Bridgeport. Conn. Ifentlon The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. 1 yfar-old, ^} ^^^£ C ^2 2-year-old, 2 1-2 In. pota. n ^J ^3 W ^3 llaby Dc; Crimson Ram- bler. Wood, Diesbach and La France 2c ; Nottin^'. G. Gate, Krueger, Kaiser- in, II. iJrown, Metec*, Dinsmore, Masson, Cap- rice.' Lainj,', etc., 2 l-2c; I..aiubelin,4c. 4-inch pots Baby 20c; Cr. Rambler tic; Yel. Kambler, Cbarta Wood, Diesbach and Masson 7c.; Laing, Dins- uiore, Neyron, and I'lan- tier 8c. Extra strong, own roots, well branched, healthy. SALVIA Splendens, 2 in.. 2c. ea.. $15.00 lOOO. VINCA niiij, var.,2in.,2c. ea., $2(hhj 10 rtoljinson H M Co. 812 Dreor Henr.'F ' A " 813 ^^^'"'^ Co Julius. .603 Ilnmont & ' Co. ! ! ! "sio R*chmer Fred .....787 Du Rie W R KloKossIg Bros. 812 Eaton H N S07 RhPP J F.t. 7RG Eliliinge & Van Gross Saltford Geo R09 790 Sanders & C^ 71)2 Edwards Folding Box Seheepers & Co.... 7.87 O) 812 Schmidt Co J 0 .803 Mclihoiz Henry 803 Schunemans Geo T...806 Elseie C 816 Schweinturth F C & Co Kiizahi'th Nurs Co.. 787 806 Elliott W H 7S5Seollay J A 813-15 Elliott W & Sons Scott John S06 786-807 Sea Clitt Nurs 790 Emmans Geo M 806 Sellgman & Co 809 Endiz Van Nes & Co Sheilroad Ghs S06 „ ,.^ , „ 788 Sheridan W F S09 felthonsen J E. . . .802 Si,cnal Hill Fl Co. .811 fennch Jos S 809simpson B 833 L '\. ^ i"'?"',L-s...790si,.|,jpisty s S 806 S;";; crrk'i::;:ifi|!;,1f, V"c™'""" -^SS Fmmenf h'f Im ''"'"' " * Son.... .807 GaXnd G m! ! ! ! ! :8?4 g?l!,* * «ST'- ' v'"-'' Giblin & Co gi4 Stearns A T Lum Co^^ G?eenhousl 'co' ' ! ! ! isif ^torrs & Harrison C<\ cSt'^l'n^ ?::::: JSr"""- tWa,ter..l?6 Hanrord R G 806 g^"''"'^ ^™ ^"3 Harris E.. . . §^2^5'^^*^'^®^ Pottery C^ Ha rrison C "S ! .' ! ^' '792 ,„ , „ S' ^ Henshaw A M 808 Baylor B J 803 Herbert & Son David Thorburn J M & Co 787 786 Herendeen Mfg Co. .815 Totty C H .791 Herr A M 806 Traendly & Schenck Hcrrman A 816 809 Ilerzog Wm 802 ^ S Cut Flower r>o.791 Hews A H & Co..S13^an Assche Franli..815 Hicks & Crawhuck.809 Vaughan's Seed Store nicks n K 786 785 Hilflnger Bros 813 ^esey W J & M S..S07 Hill E G Co 811 Vick's Jas & Son.. 7,88 HiTiodc Florist Co..803Vlck & Hill Co 806 lliTisdaie Fern Co.. 812 Ward R M & Cxi.. 7.87 llilipard B 814 Vincent B & Sons. 807 llltchings & Co 814 Weathered Co 814 IToIton & Hunkel. .810 Weber O S & Co 813 Horan E C S09 Wober H & Sons. .,802 Howard J W 803 Weeber & Don.... 7.87 Hughes O J 803 Welch Bros 810 Hugh Graham Co. . .803 Weston H 803 Igoe Bros 812 Whiildin Pottery Co Jackson & Perkins.. 790 813 Jaecibs S & Son 814 Wietor Bros ...791-811 ier,','-W^kema;:gii^'°*-»" "^ '' V^U j';r,rH*T^'°"'"-?S^--<' ^"'^ •■^" Kasting W F.'.'.V8'l"0-'l4 5'»';'''"'i'''",'^'i"'' " 'J^^ Kiilzenstein & Co. . .790 ^ '''°"'' ■' '' ™1 Kay W H Co 813 "^'cnng A L & Co..S09 Kessier P F 809 Voung J 809 King Con Co 816 Young Thos 809 Knud Gundestrup & Co Zangen O V 786-803 BALLSTON, Spo. N. T. — John Schafer died here on June 12. The bu.sine.ss will be carried on as usual, his nephew, Charles Schafer having an interest in it. INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Abutllon 807 Palms 803 Aobyranthes 790 Peonies 788-90-92 Ageratum S07 Petunias 807-10-16 Alternantheras . .810-10 Phlox 787 Ampelopsis 790 lYIrnula ".'.'.'.'. 7813^7-92 Araucarla So7 Rhododendrons ..788-90 Asparagus 787-90 Hoses . .785-00-91-92-802 -^sters 803-06 Salvia 792-SlO Azaleas 788-90 Seeds 786-87 Begonias 7S5-90-8O6 Smiiax " 807 Bulbs 7.S6-S7-8S .Spiraeas ;788 Oaiadmms 787 Stocks 786 Cannas 787-807 Verbenas Carnations " 806 790-803 VInca 807 Celery Plants 810 Vines 790 Chrysanthemums 803-07 Violets ... 806 Cinerarias 7S6 MISCELLANEOIJS Clematis 788-90-810 .\rlili,l,il Leaves 81' Coleus 787-802-07 P.., il.Ts 814-15 Conifers 790 Cut Flower Boxes.. S12 S,"?'^??, 807 Engravings 786-816 Cut Mowers . .809-10-11 Fertilizers 813 Cyclamen 806 Fittings 815 gafV^ 787-88 Florists' Supplies 812-16 Daisies 786 Flower Pots & Tubs Dracaenas 803-10 813 Evergreens 790 Glass 813 Perns 785-812 Glazing Points ....813 Pffhslas 806-07G'house Bldg. .814-15-16 gall^. 812C.utter!5 815-16 Geraniums .. .790-802-07 Heating 814-15-16 Cladioli 787 Insecticides 813 Giechoma 808 Lumber 815 Hardy Perennials ..790 Paint & Paint Supplies Heliotrope 792-807 813 Hydrangeas 788-90 Pipes. Joints. Valves '"<;s 807-16 816 Lilies 787-S8Sash 815-16 p'belias 806-10 Seed Bags 7S6 .Mignonette 785 Tanks 814 Mushroom Spawn. 786-87 Tools & Implements Narcissus 787 815 Nephrolcpis 807 Toothpicks. Wired 812 Nursery Stock 7SS Vegetable Plants ..807 "rchids 792 Ventilators 815 Panslcs 786-87-92 Wants 804 REVIEW OF THE MARKET Contents. American Association of Nur- serymen (3 Portraits) American Association of Park Superintendents (2 Por- traits) A Little Advice — Not Preaching American Peony Societ.v American Peony Society Meeting and E.xhibition (IIIus.)..79 American Rose Society Chrysanthemum Society of America Business Difficulties Changes in Business Cut Flower Prices 809 Firms Who Are Building Geraniums, About Hail Notes Market, Review of the Nur.sery Department OBITUARY: Franlv C. Moninger Pansies, Field of (IIlus.) Peonies at Elizabeth Nurseries Peonies. Display of (Illus.) .... (Illustrated) Roses Seed Trade Report '. S. A. P. O. H. Registration Peony Festiva Maxima (IIlu.s.) . Question Box TRADE NOTES: Davenport, la., Indianapolis Newport, R. I., Philadel- phia. Pittsburg Buffalo, Chicago. Cincinnati Kalamazoo, St. Louis, Bos- ton Baltimore, Hartford, New York. Providence San Francisco Los Angeles Vegetables for Exhibition PAGE 794 795 796 796 -800 796 796 808 808 10-H 808 796 808 793 789 796 788 789 801 790 787 796 800 807 801 802 808 812 812 813 795 TORONTO. — Business continues good both in plants and cut flowers. The trade in bedding plants this sea- son has been far ahead of that of any previous year, and prices have been firmer. The supply, generally, has been equal to the demand, but now most of the growers are nearly cleared out. Good geraniums have been, as usual, the leading bedding plants, followed closely by coleus, heliotrope and scarlet salvia. The call for the latter sort increases every year, and this year was a little ahead of the supply. The cut flower trade has kept up well so far. The usual number of weddings have used up large quantities of blooms, and most of the florists have had a share of the Rood things. The season has been favorable for plants outside, and most of the violets and carnations are look- ing well. THOS. MANTON. COHOES, N. Y. — Ansel D. Carpen- ter, the florist, has donated to the city a handsome bed of flowering plants which he has placed in the West End Park. NEW YORK.— Although tliis is tlio third week in June, and one that usual- ly brings to llie Ilorist more or less rush, the present week has been a very disappointing one and the average vol- ume of business done will, no doubt, be much smaller than is usual for this time of the year. While lliere are not a great many Bride and Bridesmaid roses coming in, the supply is ample for the demand and prices remain sta- tionary. Of American Beauty roses the supply is very plentiful just now, as heavy shipments from Rhode Island are reaching this city every day. We have not so far this year been deluged with a crop of outdoor roses; a few of these come in occasionally, though they are anything but plentiful as yet. Carnations are not quite so plentiful, and the prices are a little better than quoted last week. The peony supply is diminishing con- siderably, although there are still some on hand that have been held in cold storage. The white varieties have the preference with buyers, and bring more than double the prices received for those of color. Sweet peas have become so plentiful within the last few days that dealer.s hardly know what to do with them. There are no fixed prices on these, though the lavender ones sell better than the others. Heavy shipments of gladiolus are be- ing received from the South every day, and if any business was doing these would, no doubt, be profitable to the grower. As it is, they are fetching very little, and it does not seem that express charges would be cleared out of their sales. Lily of the valley was, perhaps, never before so plentiful in the month of June, and unfortunately there is a smaller demand than was ever experi- enced at this time; the prices realized are anything but satisfactory. Cattleyas are very abundant, and such kinds as C. Mossia; and C. Gaskelliana can be had in quantity at $25 per 100. Lilies are coming in heavily. It is plainly evident that growers have made special preparations for this particular time, but the demand is not materializ- ing to any extent, and the prices so far this week are far from being re- munerative. CHICAGO.— The wholesale and ship- ping market conditions here have taken on a slightly more favorable tone than we were compelled to report a week ago; at the some time the general ver- dict IS that they are nothing to boast about. The recent unprecedented glut has practially disappeared, owing prob- ably to the fact that manv growers have cleaned out their houses or stop- ned shipping until goods will pav at least freight charges and commission. The chief difficulty the dealers have to contend with now is tiie quality of stock, which was perhaps never so poor at so early a date in the season. Choice lines, e-speially in roses, are hard to find in quantitv; good carnations, par- ticularly in colors, are not over abun- dant and it is probably not saving too much to state that the market all through has a .sort of depleted and Summer-like tone. Since the hot snell passed over peonies have been arriving in better shape, and immense numbers have been placed in cold storage; on the.se the market can safely depend for the next month or six weeks. Good ferns may now be had in un- limited quantities from all the dealers making a speialty in this line, and the conditions of supply and demand in other lines of greens remain unchanged since our Inst renort. Mondav of this week has shown a decided improvement: in many cases it is difficult to furnish the goods in the quality desired and the temporarv Sum- mer aspect has disappeared. W. K. W. BOSTON.— The past week has contin- ued without much improvement in the cut flower line. Stock of all kinds is very plentiful. It is expected that his week will show a marked improvement for with school graduations coming on a bright spot in the cut flower trade is always looked for. Roses are very plentiful; so are carnations. Prices have not varied from last week. Peonies have been plentiful and a fair demand has been experienced for them. Lily of the valley holds its own; and only a few lilies are coming in. J. W. D. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.— Trade has been quite active the past week, school graduations and funeral orders moving a lot of flowers. Prices are now down to bed-rock. Carnations bring from 35c. to 50c. per dozen; roses, $1.50 per dozen. Carnation stock in the field is looking well; we are having lots of rain in this section; this with intensive cultivation has made tiie plants grow fast. The uptown florists are making quite a display of bedding out plants. This business is getting to be quite a feature here. HORTICO. ST. LOUIS. MO.— The market last week was very active and there was work for everybody — retailer, whole- .saler, and the greenhou.se man. The last of the weddings and school com- meiiements used up such good stock of all kinds; there was also some funeral work. Prom now on not much is looked for except In the line of funeral orders. Prom reports of some of the leading West End florists tlie season Just ended has not been so good as the previous year, and prices have been very much lower. At the wholesale houses, stock Is coming in in large lots, but on looking It over not much of it is flrst-class, especially roses; Bride and Bridesmaid are very much mildewed, which, of cour.se, hurts their sale and price, even though the blooms be good. Ivory Is free from mildew, as are Richmond and American Beauty. Fancy stock brings $6 to $S per 100 for the small roses- American Beauty $2 to $3 a dozen. Carnations continue to hold up well with fancy stock at $3 per 100; others at from 75c. to $1.50. Enchantress sells well; Mrs. T. W. Lawson is of poor color; white in all varieties are In de- mand. Sweet peas are selling out clean al- most every day; as the demand has been large especially for white and lav- ender. More pink flowers are In than of any other color. Lily of the vallev brings $4 per 100 for choice, but this week the demand has fallen off some- what. Outdoor stock is looking better, but slow sales are reported. Plenty of greens of all kinds are to be had. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS.— No unusual feat- ures in this market have been notice- able, but the propitious weather has helped trade so that it is now very sat- i.sfactory. No large June weddings have as yet taken place, but small ones are numerous. Several- large demands for funeral pieces have kept quantities of stock from going to waste. Summer field-grown flo-wers are sent to market in generous quantitv. Lilies auratum. candidum and longiflorum are much In evidence and wholesale at $15. $2.50 and $10 per 100 respectivelv. Outdoor sweet peas are wholesaled at 35c. a 100. but many are left on the dealers' hands. Bridesmaid and Bride roses are not so greatly mildewed and sell better at $3 to S4. Madame Abel Chatenay still maintains its supremacv as a Summer rose, at $5 to $7 per 100. High grade Kaiserin .'\ugusta Victoria bring $4 to $6. American Beautv lately have not been much In demand and manv go to waste. The supply of carnations is as heavy as a week ago and the choicest are marketed at $2 to $2.60 per 100 Lilv of the valley retail extraordinarilv well .It $1 a dozen. Field daisies are brought to market in tub lots which mav be had at buyer's terms. Occasionally a customer asks for a choice blooming nlant. but little is to be offered except a few hvdrangeas. calceolarias and gloxinias. I. B. PROVIDENCE. R. L— While trade among our retailers has not been of a rushing nature during the week past, still there has at all times been enough doing to keep everyone busy. The ma- iority of the storemen report considera- ble work in bouquets and baskets for commencement exerci.ses; the greater volume of this work is vet to come, however. A number of wedding orders are booked for this week and the week to follow; these events will probably mni-k the end of the social season in the city; as an exodus of great numbers to the mountains and seashore is seen at the departure of each train. A few peonies are being received, but they are slow sellers: $1 per dozen is a.sked at retail. Carnations are plenti- ful, especially common grades; 50c. to $1.50 per 100. is the wholesale price. At retail, thev range from 12c to 50c per dozen. Many mildewed Bride and Bridesmaid ro.ses are seen; the depart- ment stores offering this grade of stock at 12c. per dozen. Sweet peas are ex- tremelv plentiful; and the same mav be said of lily of the vallev. gladioli, pan- sies and Ten-week stock; the latter sell- ing readily at 50c. per dozen. Smilax and green material are selling especially well. "v^, PITTSBirRG— Cut flower trade is very uncertain, being some days very active, then again quiet. There was a good demand for flowers from the Cath- olic churches, where the feast of Cornus Christi was celebrated; many children received the first communion and the sacrament w.ns administered to children and adults. There is sufficient stock of all kinds; carnations are plentiful but not good: roses also show the effects of the weather. Sweet Williams are han- dled by thousands and find readv sale at about 35c. to 50c. a dozen retail, a very good price. Gladiolus are coming in slowly; sweet peas are in fair de- mand. E. C R. 794 The Florists' Exchange AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN DALLAS, (TEX.) CONVENTION SUCCESSFUL SESSIONS IN THE SOUTHERN CITY ORLANDO HARRISON. BERLIN, MD., ELECTED PRESIDENT FOR 1907 DETROIT, MICH., NEXT PLACE OF MEETING Six hundred or more nurserymen and fruit grow- ers were present in the auditorium of the Dallas Commercial club at 10 o'clock June 13, when Presi- dent Albertson of Indiana called the annual con- vention of the American Association of Nurserymen to order. There were visitors in the meeting from every section of the United States. Stanley H. Wat- son of Houston delivered a short address of wel- come to Texas. Judge Lynn of Rochester. N. T., responded. He accepted in behalf of the visitors the kindly wel- come in the same spirit in which it was given. President Albertson read his annual address. He reviewed the work of the various existing commit- tees and reports of secretary and treasurer. He recommended the employment of an agent for the association to look after legislation, transportation and things generally affecting the interest of the members. He also recommended the establishment of a standard grade for all nursery stock. The thanks of the association were by resolution tendered to the people of Tyler and the Interna- tional and Great Northern Railway and the Bar- stow Irrigation association for invitations. A committee was appointed to confer with the visiting entomologists to formulate a plan for co- operative work. Report of Treasurer. The report of Treasurer C. L. Yates showed that the sum of $2,755.62 was on hand, the disburse- ments during the year being $2,671.83. A motion seeking to combine the offices of secretary and treasurer was lost by an overwhelming vote. It was sought to combine these offices in order that the association, which had voted previously to em- ploy E. Albertson for the entire year, might re- trench its treasury. Second Day's Session. I At the morning session on Thursday, June 14, Professor E. J. Wickson's paper on "Specific Re- quirements of New Varieties in California Fruit Growing." was read by John S, Kerr, Sherman, Texas. It was declared in the paper that the reason new varieties do not figure more largely in Califor- George C. Seager, Secretary, Rochester, N. Y. Orlando Harrison, C. L. Yates, iresident, Treasurer, Berlin, Md. Rochester, N. Y. OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. A telegram from the Barstow Irrigation company was read inviting the association to visit their sec- tion of the country. Barstow is 400 miles west of Dallas, the secretary stated, and the association smiled out loud. The president's address was referred to the execu- tive committee". The transportation committee's report was read enumerating the various classifications in the differ- ent States, the weight of carloads and the traffic rates on nursery stock in most of the States, a car- load being 20,000 pounds minimum. By diligent effort of the committee most of the State organi- zations have been induced to adopt the Western clan and car weights. A report was also read as to a new method of shipping large trees, the roots and tops being baled and a new rate obtained there- on. The committee recommended a continuous ef- fort to secure just rates and clans. The committee also recommended that in filing claims for losses against railroads they should always be reasonable and just, even under actual losses as far as possible, and there would be little or no trouble then in ob- taining the relief desired. As the executive committee was not present the president's address was withdrawn and referred to a special committee. The International and Great Northern road In- vited the convention to a trip over its line, and Tyler asked the association to come there and see the great fruit belt of Texas. The transportation and legislation committee re- ports were referred to the same committee as the president's annual address, thanks beinjj given to each committee, especially the former, whose work had saved thousands of dollars to the members of the association. nia fruit growing is due to the tact that there is an absence of pure amateurs, enthusiastic, critical, discriminating and athirst for novelties. The paper recited at great length the varieties of fruit espe- cially favored in California. C. C. Mayhew of Texas treated in a very practi- cal way the subject "The Importance and Best Methods of the Bud and Scion Supply in Propa- gating." Mr. Mayhew said in part: "If we are absolutely certain that our stock is exactly what we wish it, where are our scions and buds to come from? It is not practical to cut great quantities of buds and grafts from fruiting orchards for the reason that the buds are inferior, expensive to cut and give poor stands. In addftion to this we are decidedly more liable to spread disease than where we cut from younger and thriftier stock. It is not safe to cut from the nursery row, because every handling adds risk and uncertainty that we all dislike. I believe the most practical and profit- able way to secure an abundance of the very best buds and scions is to grow threes strictly for the buds and scions. "To do this in the safest and best manner I suggest the following method, taking the peach for example: "Procure the best seed that can be found. Go over them carefully and select the ones which seem to be perfect, small and well matured. Soak them in some preparation that will destroy all disease germ.s. Plant them on land suited to the peach. When seedlings are ready to bud, go over them and pull out all weaklings. For buds for stock blocks select orchard trees to cut from while fruit is ripening. Do not be satisfied with the knowing that threes selected are true to name. Select a vigorous, fruitful tree that is of the very best strain There is always the best tree in the orchard. Selecl . it and cut the buds with care, budding them intc your prepared stocks. Let these trees stand as long as they produce sati.sfactory buds, but no long- er. Then renew your blocks. "The same method will apply to all other classes of trees whic hare grown fi-om bud to graft, ex- cept that it may be necessary to begin with seed-' lings or cuttings." Legislation Committee Report. In an extensive report the legislative committee, said, among other things, "if the nurserymen and' entomologists charged with the execution of all the different State laws can arrive at a common understanding as to the things really necessary foi the protection of the orchards and vineyards ol the several States from any danger of contaminate; nursery stock passing into such States we then havi a ground to stand upon in- agitating for such needeii modification of some State laws as the case nia> seem to demand. This friendly understanding be- tween the entomologists and the nurserymen brought about during the la.«t year, seems to youi jommittee to be something very valuable whict ought to be cherished and extended in every p.i^. sible way, and that nothing on our part should 1.. done to endanger its perpetuity." George S. Josselyn. New York,- read a paper i>ii "Credit." The subject was treated in a humorous style and greatly enjoyed. Vice-Presidents. The following vice-presidents were nominate . I Mr. Underwood, Minnesota; R. I, Bagly, Missouri G. H. Marshall. Nebraska; John C. Chase, New Hampshire: E. Runyan, New Jersey; John li, Moorey. New York; J. Van Lindley, North Carolina- John Siebenthaler, Ohio; J. B. Pilkington, Oregon; J. .-v. Lopman. Oklahoma Territory; J. H. McFar- land, Penn.sylvania: B. W. Chatten, Tennessee- C C- Mayhew, Texas; P. A. Dix, Utah; B. D. Southern West Virginia; W. T. Hood, Virginia; Herbert Chas.-, Alabama; W. C. Vincenheller, Arkansas; A. M. Fer- guson. Colorado, F. W. Power, California; C. R. Burt. Connecticut; D. S. Collins, Delaware; R. C. Berckmans, Georgia; George Winter, Illinois; J .W. Hill. Iowa; H. D. Simpson, Indiana; C. P. Ber- nardine. Kansas: H. F. Hiller. Kentucky; W. R. Collins. Indian Territory; O. Harrison, Maryland; H- P. Kelsey, Massachusetts; C. A. Ilgrenfritz, Mich- igan; Mrs. Z. K. Jewett, Wiscon.sin; George H. Whit- ing. South Dakota: Aubrey Frink, Florida: A. K. Clingman, Louisiana: L. W. Crowell, Mississippi. Committee on Insect Legislation. The report of the committee on insect legislation was read and adopted. The report is as follows: "Resolved. That it is the sense of this committee that the nursery business will be vastly facilitated by greater uniformity in certificates and inspection laws, "Resolved. That a subcommittee of the legisla- tive committee of this association be appointed to co-operate with the association of economic ento- mologists and the association of official horticul- tural inspectors, tor the purpose of formulating a basis for future action. This committee will be ex- pected to make a report at the next annual meeting of this association. JOHN CRAIG, "Secretary of Committee." Election of Officers. Orlando Harrison of Berlin, Md., Mayor of his town and for many years an expert nurseryman was made president of the nurserymen by a vote of 73, over E. Albertson of Indiana, who" received 57 votes. The following officers were unanimously elected: J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, vice-presi- dent; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N, Y., treasurer; E. Albert- son. Bridgeport, Ind.. chairman of executive com- mittee; J. H. Dayton of Ohio and F. H. Stannard of Kansas, members of the executive committee. Place of Meeting. The contest between Boston and Detroit for the next meeting of the a.ssociation awakened much in- terest, and Detroit was finally decided on by unani- mous vote. Norfolk, Milwaukee, Chicago, Atlantic City and Quincy were the cities that were candidate.s for tile next meeting. Tw-o topics dealing with the grading of nursery stock and the increasing importance of ornamentals were passed without discussion. A paper on "Com- mercial Fertilizers." was read by Charles T. Smith of Georgia. He said: Nitrate of soda is to be used to advantage, but if it don't rain after you have placed it in the ground, it is just like money thrown away. But if you place it and have a light rain you will se the nursery stock take an entirely dif- ferent color. One hundred pounds to the acre is all that you need to place at one time." As to Prices. The following resolution ivas adopted: "Resolved. That this association urges its mem- bers to adopt thre classes of prices; first, retail; second, wholesale; third, trade. The latter clas.s is to be available only to nurserymen and florists, or those who buy for public plantings. And that we disapprove the practice of advertising in periodi- cals trade prices. "Resolved, further. That this association disap- proves the practice of sending or quoting trade prices to others than those strictly in the trade, as mentioned before. "H. P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass." June 23. 1906 The Florists' IBxchange 795 Some ot the Exhibits. G. A. Schattenbergr, Boerne, Tex., exhibited a pic- ture of Robinia pseudo-acacia inermis, also some large figs. J. F. Sneed of Swan, Tex., showed a semi-cling peach, known as the Yellow Swan. The first of this variety matured the last of May and on the North- ern marliets $2.50 to $3 per crate was received. Entertainment. The visitors were royally entertained during their stay in Dallas, being banqueted and treated to many interesting excursions. An informal hop was given at Oaklawn Park, Wednesday night, in honor of the nurserymen. American Ass'n. of Park Superintendents The proceedings of the first day were reported last week. The convention lasted through Wednesday and Thursday. At the evening meeting on Tuesday, Jackson Dawson of the Arnold Arbore- tum strongly advocated the establishment of a national arboretum in connection with the Rock Creek Park. The experimental nursery, he says, could be utilized for testing foreign trees and seeds and cuttings of all sorts. The soil and climate are well adapted to the work, he believes, and there is already a large variety of trees in the park, in- dicating that possibly a greater variety will thrive there than in any other spot in the country. He urged that steps be taken by all interested societies for the advancement ot the same. Wednesday the members visited Mount Vernon and Arlington and in the evening were royally treated to a banquet at the St. James Hotel by prominent members of the craft in Washington. Peter Bisset presided at the banquet; J. R. Freeman acting as toastmaster. The speakers were: Messrs. Wirth, Pettigrew, Smith, Dawson, Brown, Chambers, Zartmann and others. Thursday morning meeting was devoted to ad- journed business at which several important changes were made in the bylaws. Toronto was selected as the meeting place for 1907. the dates being August 6. 7. 8. Papers were read by G. A. Parker of Hartford and George H. Brown of Wash- ington wlio gave an interesting history of the public grounds of the Capital city. In the afternoon the members were received at the White House by President Roosevelt, the rest of the day being spent in visiting the public buildings and grounds. On Friday about a dozen of the members, who had remained over, visited Baltimore and were there taken in hand by President Venable of the Park Board and Superintendent Manning. A thor- ough inspection of the parks of that city was made. Ijunch was served at tlie Maryland Club, the party returning in time for the evening trains home. Byron Worthen, the rjewly elected president, is one of the hardest workers for the advancement of public grounds in his home city, having been elected park superintendent ten years ago. He has taken great interest in the welfare of the associa- tion, has been a member almost since its inception, and for several years acted as one of the vice-presi- dents. F. Li. Mulford. the newly elected secretary-treas- urer is a graduate of the college of agricultnre of Cornell University. He was appointed park sup- erintendent at Harrisburg. Pa., three years ago. previous to which time he had for several years charge of a large fruit growing estate in North Carolina and was for a time associated with W. H. Manning, landscape architect, Boston. J. W. D. OUTDOOR PEACHES— There is such a lucrative market in Newport. R. I., for peaches of good size and quality that it seems a wonder the cultivation of this fruit has been so sadly neglected in the pa.st. Now. however, there appears to be an awakening to the fact that peach growing outdoors can be profitably engaged in. One reason why people are beginning to realize this is, that when well grown peaches raised on the island are offered for sale side by side with fruit from California, the former suffers but little in comparison, even in appearance; and when it comes to flavor the California peach is not in it — not because of any organic defect in the fruit, but simply because of its being prema- turely picked, wliich it is evident it must needs be in order to be in presentable condition on arrival in market. While peach orchards should succeed well in Newport as elsewhere, it is when planted against walls or fences and thinned and otherwise treated like trees indoors that the best fruit is obtained, it is alt;0 .safe to say that peaclies grown outdoors and well cared for in every way a!-e equal, if not superior, in flavor to those grown under glass, which is perhaps the case with peaches alone; nectarin&s on the other hand are almost unpalatable even when picked ripe in locations the most favorable in the country for their growth. D. M. Byron Worttien Pres. -elect American Association of Park Superintendents DOWNING'S EVERBEARING MULBERRY.— Do\\Tiing's everbearing mulberry is a very rapid grower, and strange as it may appear its growth is in some localities too rapid, because when young at least the wood is so soft that with high winds the branches break very easily, with the result that the tree is spoil-^d in appearance. To guard against the branches being broken by the wind, this tree, I think, should be pruned right along from the time It is quite small. By doing this the branches will be shorter Jointed and stouter, thereby better en- abling them to successfully resist the force of the wind. This mulberry may in sheltered locations grow into a large tree without the necessity of much pruning and at the same time show to better advantage its characteristics, which include beauti- ful large leaves, which when the tree is regularly pruned do not attain such proportions. Besides bearing fruit that is palatable, this tree presents a striking appearance with its beautiful soft green foliage and fruit in abundance. Near the seashore, if this mulberry is planted, the most sheltered spot ought to be selected for it. As for soil I do not think it matters much, because its roots are so per- sistent that no obstacle will prevent them finding nourishment to sustain the tree in a thrifty con- dition. M. Vegetables for Exhibition. F. ly. Mulford Secretary-Treasurer-Elect American Association of Park Superintendents. Iti^ad hf'tore tlie Mfirrls Couutv Garilf'titTN ninl Florists' Society, June 1,1, 19011, hy John lleerfmi, ns.) The culture of vegetables, at all times a most interesting study, becomes very much more so when the objective is the exhibition table. As exhibitions at which vegetables figure at all prominently are held principally In the Fall, I shall confine these few remarks mainly to those varieties that are in season at that time of the year. Now. let us say the exhibitor wishes to take a collection of twelve varietie.s, which number Is ample to test any person's skill, I would consider the following a good selection: Celery, leeks, onions, potatoes, carrots, beets, cauliflower, parsnips, tur- nips, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts and lettuce. Or should string beans, peas, sweet corn, or egg plant be available, they would give a larger selection. Now whatever varieties are chosen, they should be good types of their respective sorts and not included in the collection because, say. it happened to be a poor dish of peas out of season to the exclusion of a good dish of turnips, and so on. Personally, I do not care much for the squash family as exhibition vegetables; they represent no extra skill in their cultivation. Anyone can grow squash if they have a manure heap. The same re- mark applies to some other varieties that do not represent much skill. % The different sorts of spinach, including Swiss chard, which I do not suppose one per.son in a dozen would eat if anything else was available, also the oyster plant and Jeru.salem arti- choke do not figure very much as exhibition vege- tables. You will notice that I have placed celery at the head of my list of twelve varieties. There is no vegetable, to my mind, that calls for more skillful cultivation than first class celery. It should be large, without being pithy or hollow, have a good sized heart, be well bleached and free from rust and blemislies. A good time to sow seed for the produce to be in good shape in late October, is in early May. I prefer to sow in boxes and place in a greenhoui5e in gentle heat. When ready to prick out, into cold frames or anywhere in 4 or 5 inches of soil on a hard bottom where water is handy, as the plants require lots of it. They will be ready for the open ground by the middle of June and no opportunity of a showery day should be lost in getting them out. If the weather is at all dry, water must be given in abundance, if good results are expected. Large onions and leeks are a very strong couple of exhibition vegetables, and their culture is prac- tically identical, except that the leeks require earthing up to blanch them. Onions and leeks can- not be too large for show purposes, and to produce large roots very early sowing is indispensable. Feb- ruary is none too soon to sow in heat in a green- house. They must be pricked off into boxes, when large enough to handle, and kept growing on. gradually hardening off. and planted out in very rich soil in the garden in May. These plants are very gross feeders and must have high cultivation to bring them to a high state of perfection. Potatoes for exhibition should be of medium size, clear in the skin and have shallow eyes. Large specimens are more than likely to be hollow in the center. Carrots and parsnips must be large and have very clean .skins and uniform, tapering root.s. Beets and turnips should be of medium size, in- clining to small rather than large, as big specimens of these are not desirable unless for cattle feeding. Cauliflower (a splendid vegetable, but very difiicuit to get good in this section of the country) should be of medium size with very close and clean white heads. Tomatoes must be of medium size and very round, not corrugated, and should be ripened on the plant. Brussels sprouts, a very telling vegetable when good, should be large and very solid. Needless to remark, the whole collection should be presented on the exhibition table as fresh as pos- sible and no pains should be spared to keep them so, for if wilted or stale in any way, it would go severely against them. Now. as to the manner of staging; the collection should be made as artistic as possible, not merely a dish of each kind placed on a bare table in straight lines, which method does not appeal to me at all. Instead a background should be formed of the large 'kinds, and tlie smaller grouped in front ot them. No receptacles such as dishes etc., are at all necessary. The whole group should be nicely trimmed with fresli parsley, and It is surprising, with the exercise of a little judgment in the ar- rangement, what a beautiful effect can be produced, even with a collection of vegetables. In conclusion I would strongly urge upon young gardeners to give more attention to vegetable cul- ture than now. perhaps, prevails. Gardeners are m.ore equally matched as regards equipments in this line than in the culture of flowers and fruits under glass. No costly greenhouses are necessary to produce in Summer and Autumn, at any rate, most of the the species. Good soil and some fer- tilizer, and doing tlie work that is to be done at the right time, this latter is the main point that leads to success. A gardener who cannot produce good vegetables will find himself in a hole with his employer sooner or later, as the majority of them like something good to eat as well as something pretty to admire in the way of plants and flowers. 796 The Florists' Bxchange rOUNDSD IN 188b A Wei-Uy Medlnm of InterchanSe for Horists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Rntered at New TorkPoatOmce^as^SecondJ^la^^ ^ Published EVERY SATURDAY by A T. DE lA MARE PTG. 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Copy must reach this office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. A Little Advice— Not Preaching. It is nul an uncommon practice — but, unfortun- ately one that serves no good purpose, but rather the reverse — for advertisers of the inconsiderate class to neglect their correspondence; to delay filling orders without any explanation of such delay, and at times, when they do reply, after perhaps a lapse of ten or twentv days, having retained in their iiciasession all this time an intending purchaser's money, to furnish the information that they are all sold out of the stock sought, and offering to substitute other varieties, or then to refund the money. ^, ,, This treatment cannot be regarded as other than the outcome of slip-shod business methods, a great injustice to buyers, and a practice that is bound to react unfavorably on the practitioner. The remedy is simple: First. Keep the offerings in your advertisements strictly up-to-date by eliminating therefrom every class of stock of which you are sold out. Second. Acknowledge receipt of all orders and cash immediately. A printed postal card will suf- fice until you have satisfied yourself that you are or are not in a position to fill the order. If the latter, advise your would-be buyer by letter at once, returning his money so that he may be speed- ily enabled to apply elsewhere for the goods he desires. Third. The intending buyer's order is an index of the particular stock he is In need of. It is un- fair to him to hold his money and try to foist sub- stitute goods — "just as good" upon him. Delays are dangerous, in most cases, especially in this business; therefore, avoid placing an intending purchaser in a hole through your neglect or greed. For the time being, just imagine yourself put in the other fellow's place, and see how such treat- ment would suit you. The foregoing remarks set forth nothing new. The drawbacks pointed out, however, savor, as we have said, of bad business methods, conducive to loss of confidence, consequently, of trade. They should be obviated, as far as possible. On the other hand, promptness in replying to correspondence, selling customers what they actually want, not what you think they ought to have; .speedy return of cash, when Inability to fill orders becomes apparent; supplying the goods you have for sale, according to stipulation in your advertise- ments, all beget confidence, build up business, ecnd tend to the. welfare and progress of both buyer and seller. Clirysantliemuin Society of America. The Chrysanthemum Society of America has ac- cepted the invitation of the Horticultural Society of Chicago to hold its annual exhibition in conjunc- tion with the latter society, November 6 to 12 in- clusive. DAVID FRASER, Pittsburg, Pa. Secretary. Tlie American Peony Society. Last week that veteran organization, the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, again demonstrated its progressiveness and desire to make its members and others intere.sted acquainted with the latest de- velopments along specific lines of horticulture, by inviting the American Peony Society to hold Its an- nual meeting and exhibition in conjunction with the peony show of the local organization at Boston. 'I'he result was a magnificent display, creditable to all concerned. The exhibits were mostly staged by local growers, although some from Cleveland, O., and Long Island appeared in the winning lists. In this connection a rioint was made by President Ward of the Peony .=;ociety to the effect that for Its annual exhibition the organization will have to depend largely upon displays made by growers in and adjacent to the place where the show is held. His experience the present year in the matter of holding peony flow- ers in the ordinary florist Ice box for exhibition pur- poses had been such as to convince him of the impracticability of this plan. On the other hand, blooms placed in a regularly equipped cold storage warehouse last year. In Chicago, emerged therefrom in condition pre.sentable enough for display on the exhibition tables and also to win premiums, though unable of course, to compare with fresh cut flowers. The principal theme of Mr. Ward's annual address was that of the confused nomenclature now exist- ing. He cited numerous instances where plants bearing the one name were badly mixed, incomple- mentary as to colors, thus preventing their use In landscape work. The publicity given to the firms adopting these deceptive and unbusiness-like prac- tices may have its beneficial effect. The president said he had put in operation the plan of not pay- ing for the stock until Its true character had been ascertained — the third year of fiowering — and to this several European firms had subscribed. The brief talk given by J. Eliot Colt, in charge of the society's test collection at Cornell University, will be foiind interesting. .Some 1,500 varieties are under Inspection, and the work otherwise associated with the straightening out of the peony nomencla- ture goes on apace. The task is a herculean one; but will ultimately be accompli.shed so that the peony business can be placed on a satisfactory basis. Next year the society goes to Cornell University. There it will be possible to see the progress making along the lines which primarily called the organiza tlon into existence. There is no question but the Peony Society is deserving of much greater encouragement and sup- port at the hands of the general grower than it now receives. The need of Its work is all too apparent to those in any way a.ssocIated with the growing and handling of peony stock. The almost hopelessly confused tangle in which the nomenclature question now presents Itself is not and cannot be otherwise than a great deterrent to business, consequently to the development of interest in what has for long years been a popular garden subject. To assist in removing this drawback, thus preventing deception and fraud is surely a most laudable object, worthy of the heartiest support, which should be freely, fully, and willingly accorded. It is doing for the general benefit, and should be so regarded. Society of American Florists and Ornamental HorticQltarists. Deoartment of Plant Registration. Henry C. Fruck. Grosse Pointe Farm.s, Mich., submits for registration the following named ferns: Nephrolepis Fruckii. Parentage supposed to be N. Wittboldii, frond light green, thick, glossy, pinnae long and wavy; plant compact and of medium height. Three years old and so far has shown no sign of spores. Nephrolepis Berryii. Has all the characteristics of Fruckii with the exception of its dark green, somewhat narrower fronds and the runners being rather finer. Wm. J. STEWART, Secretary. 4^ [ (Sbituarg j ^ Frank C. Moninger. Tlie American Rose Society. The executive committee of the American Rose Society met in New York City on Thursday, June 14. President Alexander Montgomery being unable to be present, vice-president, Robert Simpson oc- cupied the chair. The others present were treas- urer, Harry O. May, secretary, William J. Stewart, Messrs. F. R. Plerson, A. Farenwald, H. A. Sle- brecht, W. A. Manda and Peter Bisset. The question of the location for the next meeting and exhibition of the society, which had been left to the committee to decide, was discussed at much length. An official invitation from the Washington Florists' Club was read by the secretary and the eligibility of several other cities was discussed in- formally, the result being an unanimous vote in favor of Washington, D. C. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 13, 14, 15, 1907, were selected as the dates for the annual meeting and exhibition. The president-elect, Robert Simpson, "was author- ized to appoint a committee with power to prepare a schedule, and the exhibition rules were revised so that all exhibitors not members of the society shall pay an entrance fee of three dollars, same to be applied as membership initiation fee. Mr. Bisset, representing the Washington Flor- ists' Club, as its president, informed the committee that it is the intention of that organization to give a general horticultural exhibition In connection with the American Rose Society's show. Arrangements were then made, subject to ratification by the Washington Florists' Club, for a joint schedule and joint participation in the net profits, it any, after the expenses of the exhibition had been paid. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Saturday, June, 16, at his home 166 Cleveland avenue, Chicago, one of the first men to manufac- ture greenhouse construction material in the West, Frank C. Moninger, passed away at the age of 85. He was the father of Lena and Lambert Moninger, and the late John C. Moninger. Mr. Moninger was born in Germany in 1821 and came to this country when a boy, settling In his early youth in Chicago. He was Identified from the start with the interests of the truck gardeners and florists located north of the city in what is now High Ridge. Rogers Park, Bowmanville and Edge- water, manufacturing as far back as 1S49-1854 sash for the construction of greenhouses. Sash bars were not made at that time and greenhouses were very scarce, all of them being built with sash and some of which are standing today. One house built with sash for which Mr. Moninger furnished the material Is now being used at Des Plaines, 111., over forty-five years old. George W. Miller and George Wittbold were two of the first customers for green- house sash, and other gardeners and florists in the vicinity of Chicago built with his material shortly afterwards. Mr. Moninger early recognized the fact that the increasing demand for better material and lighter construction would mean the specializing of the work, with which thought In mind he formed a partiiership with the late John L, Diez, making at that time in 1869 the first .sash bars for greenhouses manufactured in Chicago. These sash bars were furnished George W. Miller. The business fiourlshed under his guidance and when finally succeeded by the son. John C. Moninger, nearly every florist In or around Chicago had been a customer for his material. The present firm of John C. Moninger Company is the result of the start made by Frank C. Moninger and the manufacture of material has now been carried to a state of perfection and the business developed to an extent of which the founder of the firm never anticipated or dreamed of. We have received a copy of the address of Presi- dent Ward of the American Peony Society, unfor- tunately too late for insertion in this week's Issue. It will appear next week. About Geraniums. Editor Florists' Exchange: In the Question Box of your last week's issue "A Young Beginner" asks how many geraniums he must carry as stock from which to raise 4000 plants. The expert (?) who answers the question suggests 500 plants as necessary for that purpose. That ex- pert must be mighty "green." or else he is joking, 50 plants properly manipulated will give a "Young Beginner" considerably more than 4000 plants. There are growers for New York market who grow anywhere from fifty to seventy-five thousand ger- aniums, and it is safe to say that 500 plants is the maximum that any of them carry for stock. Ac- cording to that expert (?), they would have to carry from five to six thousand plants, which is ridiculous. While on the subject, a few words about the New York market geranium won't be amiss. As to qual- ity, it is surpassing, and the quantity disposed of Is almost incredible. At least 20,000 geraniums are sold in the market every week day from the latter end of March to the first of July, all in 4 14 -inch pots and in full fiower. My figures I think are rath- er under the average than otherwise. The earlier geraniums are disposed of in New I York City and vicinity, but as soon as the weather becomes favorable the jobbing gardener, the ceme- tery fiorist and buyers from other cities and states step in and handle immense numbers. We ship geraniums in full fiower- to all the eastern states in- cluding Maine and Vermont. Jersey towns handle a great many and buyers from Penn.sylvania are not rare. Our geraniums find their way all through New York State. We send them to all the Hudson River towns by boat as far as Albany, also by train to Utica, Rome, Buffalo. Rochester, etc., and this end of the business Is growing larger every year. As to colors, red Is most In demand. Probably two thirds of all the geraniums sold in the market are of the different shades of red. The demand for the New York market geranium Is Increasing every vear, the plants have only to be seen to be appreciated. JOHN BIRNIE. June 23, 1906 The Flori3t3^ Bxchange 797 CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS. SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE.— The fourth annual meeting of this society will be held in connection with the meeting of the Ameri- can Association for the Advancement of Science, in room 20, Morrill Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca. N. Y.,on Wednesday and Thursday, June 27, and 28, 1906. President L. H. Bailey will deliver an address on "The Field for Experiment in Horticulture;" and papers will be presented as follows: The Relation of Winter Apples to Hardiness of Tree — W. T. Macoun, Ottawa Experiment Station. The Use of Ether in the Forcing of Plants — Wil- liam Stuart, Vermont Experiment Station. Geotropisin of the Vine in its Relation to Con- genial Stocks for Vinifera Varieties — E. C. Green, Texas Experiment Station. The Use of Colored Cloth in Shading Plants — W. R. Lazenby, Ohio University. Pollination Methods — S. W. Fletcher, Michigan Agricultural College. Inter-pollination of Fruits — V. H. Davis, Ohio University. Some Notes on Pollination — N. O. Booth, New York Experiment Station. Does Experience Show a Real Advantage from Double-Working Apples on Vigorous Stock? — F. W. Card, Rhode Island Experiment Station. The Importance of Selection in Plant Breeding — Earle J. Owen, New Jersey Experiment Station. Influence of Artificial Light on Plant Growth — John Craig, Cornell University. What is to be the Future Application of the Term Horticulture? — L. C. Corbett, U. S. Department of Agriculture. Dwarf Apple Orchards in the United States — Chas. D. Wilson, Cornell University. Apple Rots in Commercial Cold Storage — H. J. Eustace, New York Experiment Station. Arrangements have been made for an excursion on Cayuga Lake on Friday, visiting one or two or- chards. The New York Agricultural Experiment Station invites the society to visit tliat Station and to in- spect nurseries and orchards about Geneva on Sat- urday. The Botanical Society, Section G of the A. A. A. S., will meet for field work, and, invites the Sosiety for Horticultural Science to join in their botanical excursions as announced in the program of the general meeting. Railroad certificate rates go into effect Monday the 25th. Return tickets will be validated on June 30 and July 2. The program is such that ample time is left to inspect the buildings and grounds of Cornell Univer- sity, and it will precede the sessions of the A. A. A. S. to give opportunity to members to attend the meetings of that body. The officers of the society for 1906 are: President, L. H. Bailey; vice-presidents, G. B. Bracket, T. V. Munson, E. J. Wickson; secretary-treasurer, V. A. Clark; assistant secretary, U. P. Hedrick: executive committee: L. H. Bailey, president, ex ofHcio; W. R. Lazenby, chairman; W. M. Munson, W. L, Howard, John Craig. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. — The annual Summer flower show of this society was held in the Botanical Garden on Wednesday and Thursday, June 13 and 14. In both quantity and quality of exhibits this year's show was supe- rior to last year's under the same schedule of classes. All the tables were filled, and some over- flow collections had to be staged on the floor. Collections of herbaceous plants from the Blue Hills Nurseries and F. R. Pierson Company were the most interesting features. The first named showed .seventy-three species and varieties, and was awarded the chief honors. Mr. Heurlin's collections were drawn upon for other exhibits and he made cred- itable displays of irises in variety, of cut branches of various trees and shrubs, apd a small lot of peonies. F. R. Pierson Company exhibited in a number of classes. That firm's collection of hybrid Rambler and Wichuraiana roses was most interesting, the visitors being specially impressed with the merits of Gardenia. The weather for two days previous to the show had sadly injured the peonies of the neighborhood, and they were inadequately represented. On the other hand, the time of roses had just been hit, and an unusually rich collection of cut blooms was seen, chiefly from the Pierson Company, and Siebrecht & Son. in the trade classes. Siebrecht & Son sent a miscellaneous collection of cut flowers, including rugosa hybrid roses, peo- nies, and other herbaceous plants. Flowering trees and shrubs were not so well shown as usual, the superb amateur collections not being on deck. F. R. Pierson Company took the first prize for a well named lot. Julius Roehrs Company made a valuable contri- bution of cut orchids. A spike of Phalaenopsis ama- bile was superb. A number of hybrids of Laelia purpurata and Cattleya Hardyana, from the one cross, but showing a great range of varieties, were very instructive. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. — The regular monthly meeting ot the club was held last Thursday afternoon. The attend- ance was not as large as it should have been. President Ammann occupied the chaii-. After the regular business was disposed of. President Ammann appointed E. W. Guy. F. J. Fillmore and Carl Beyer a committee (o draw up resolutions on the death ot our late member. W. J. Schrav, and to present same at the next meeting. W. C. Smith was elected a member. William Winter lead a dls- cu.ssion on growing sweet peas under glass and outdoors. Messrs. Guy, Ammann and Steidel parti- cipating in the discussion. Mr. Aue was not present to lead Ills discussion on growing smilax. The trustees were instructed to make preparations for the annual outing to take place the latter part of July. President Ammann invited the members to hold the next regular meeting, on July 12, at his place in Edwardsville, III., which invitation was accepted. Mr. Ammann also invited the ladies. As everybody knows what a good and pleasant time is to be had at Brother Ammann's and Edwardsville, a large attendance will be on hand. The secretary announced that the discussion for the July meeting will be led by Henry Braun on growing asters under glass and outside, and by Frank Weber on growing roses both tender and hardy varieties in the field. After a general talk by the members on the wel- fare of the club and on the S. A. F. convention at Dayton, the meeting adjourned until July 12. at Edwardsville, HI., at which time the nomination of officers will take place. ST. PATRICK. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB — The regular monthly meeting of the club was held at Handel Hall on Thursday evening of last week, with a fair attendance. The principal business was the report of the entertainment committee regarding the plans for the picnic at Joliet on June 24. A special train of nine or ten cars will leave over the C. R. I. & P. railroad at 9:45 a. m. and one or two cars will be attached to a regular train later, on which excur- sion tickets will be accepted. Mr. Bills of the Bills Floral Company, Davenport. Iowa, was a guest and entertained the club with a description of club and picnic matters in his home In the absence of President Hauswirth. who is in San Francisco acting the part of the Good Samaritan in the interest of the I. O. O. Red Men and the flor- ists of the middle west. James Hartshorne occupied the chair. A letter from Mr. Hauswirth was read by the secretary and the following committee on transportation, in connection with the August meet- ing of the Society of American Florists at Dayton, was appointed: President Hauswirth, ex officio, W. N. Rudd, J. C. Vaughan and George Asmus. WM. K. WOOD. NASSAU COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on the evening of Wednesday, June 13. The meeting was well attended, with President Harri- son in the chair. Two members were elected and one nominated to active membership. Herein the society is most progressive, as at every regular monthly meeting since its formation new members have been elected. The floral exhibits this month were confined chiefly to roses of which some grand blooms were staged. The prize for 12 varieties of outdoor grown roses was awarded H. F. Meyers. In the scale of points class A. Mackenzie scored 98 with a vase of delphiniums, collection of strawberries and dish of peaches; S. Trepass with 96 2-3 for vases of carnations, canterbury bells, and roses; H. Meyers 93 1-3 for roses; T. Harrison S3 2-3 for roses; P. FJwen S3 for lettuce and C. Lenker 78 for peonies and roses. C. Bertanzel. gave some interesting and practical remarks on growing American Beauty roses which were attentively listened to, to be followed at next meeting by a more exhaustive paper on same. A box of cigars for sweet peas in three varieties, 2 50 each, will be competed for at next meeting. J. F. J. NEWPORT, (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ETY.— The premium list for the exhibition which will be held in the Ca.sino, August 13, 14 and 15, 190G, is now in the printer's hands. Among the prizes offered are $30, $20 and $10 for the best gateway decoration of hardy plants, to show one side of a gateway in a space of 140 square feet. For a bed of sub-tropical plants, not to exceed 10" square feet in area, prizes of $20, $15 and $10 will be given. Other premiums in the various classes, ot which there are 76, are equally liberal. Among the firms who offer special prizes are Vaughan's Seed .Store, Schlegel & Fottler, and George S. Scott. Copies of the prize list can be secured from Secre- tary David Mcintosh, Ledge road, Newport, R. I. -THE MORRIS COUNTY (N. J.) GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY held its regular monthly meeting on June 13. President John Heeremans read a paper on "Vegetables for Exhibition." Mr. Heere- mans' remarks were timely, and the fact that he is one t.tf our prominent exhibitors added weight to his words. Thirty-four members, besides the officers, were present. The secretary was ordered to write a letter, in the name ot the society, to the U. S. Express Company, protesting against their exorbi- tant rates on flowers. Proofs of tlie flower show schedule were on hand: $4 50 in cash prizes are offered this time. Several new features are added, and 'the prospects are for the best exhibition we have ever had. It is to be held in Madison on November 1 and 2 next. A. Herrington was the only exhibitor in the monthly show; he had 6 vases in 6 varieties of the newer sweet peas and a large batch of peony Le- moine. an excellent late variety, in fine form. A cultural certificate was awarded. Our treasurer, Wm. Charlton, who is ill at home, IS to be visited by a special committee ot his sym- pathizing brothers. The .society adjourned till September, as has bei n ot late years customary. e. R. NATIONAL NUT GROWERS' ASSOCIATION.— The fifth annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association is called to meet at Scranton, Mi.ss., October 31 and November 1 and 2, 1906. The outline of program promises a meeting ot unusual •practical interest. Jackson county, Miss., of which .-Scranton us the county seat, enjoys the distinction of being the place of origin of many ot the largest and finest pecans known, while her area ot orchards ot bearing, budded and grafted trees surpasses at present all other sections of country producing the pecan. The date selected promises to .show the orchards with bearing croi>s ready for harvesting. However, if more advantage on railroad rates can be obtained, near this date, a change may be de- sirable. All interested are cordially invited. LatH annoiincements will give particulars regarding pro- gram, railroad rates and other matters ot general niterest. E. W. KIRKPATRICK, President. J. F. WILSON, Secretary. THE ELBBRON (N. J.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY held its first rose and strawberry show on Monday, June 11. Competition was keen in most ot the classes, some fine exhibits being staged. The principal awards were won by. A. Greib. for col- lection of strawberries; G. Conover. di.sh ot straw- berries; J. Kennedy, collection of roses; F. Dettlin- ger, 12 roses: A, Bauer, vase ot sweet peas and also for vase of Baby Rambler roses. Special prizes were awarded D. W. D. Robertson tor a fine oonee- tion of cut flowers; H. Hall for a va.se ot poppies; A. Greib for vegetables. J. Kennedy won a prize donated by F. R. Pierson Company. Tarrytown, N Y., for vase of roses. Mr. Kennedy, Oceanic and Mr. Bunyard, New York, were the Judges. Arrangements for the flower .show, which is to be held on July 13 and 14, were discussed, and from pre.sent indications it will be a great success. G. M. LENOX (MASS.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The regular meeting of this society was held June 16, President S. Carlquist in the chair. Wm. Henry, gardener to Grenville Winthrop, Esq. was awarded a diploma for a grand display of peonies. H. Schmeiske, brought up the matter of building a home tor aged gardeners, which was thoroughlv discussed but nothing definite was arrived at, as details seemed to be lacking. Everything promises well for n good show on the 2 6th. G. P. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Awarded at Peony Exhibition. ..Special Prizes offered by Kelway & Son. Ijangport. Eng.. for lierbaceous peonies — Collection of eigiiteen named varieties, single or double: First, Wm. Whit- man, a silver gilt medal; second, Geo. Hollis, a bronze medal. Society's Prizes, herbaceous peonies — Collection of thirty or more varieties, double, one flower of each; First, Wm. Whitman; second, H. A. Stevens Co.; third, Jas. McKis.soek: fourth. Geo. Hollis; fifth, T. C. Thur- low & Co. Collection of twelve named varieties, dou- ble, six flowers of each: First. Wm. Whitman. Speci- men bloom, double: first. Dr. C. G. Weld; second, T. C. Thurlow & Co. Collection of twelve or more named varieties, single: First. T. C. Thurlow & Co.; second. Wm. Whitman. Collection of twelve or more named varieties, Japanese, single: First, Geo. Hollis. Vase of blooms on long stems, arranged for effect in the society's large china vases: First, Dr. C. G. Weld: second, E. L. Lewis; third, E. B. Wilder. Collection nf six named double varieties, white, one flower of e.ich: First. A. H. Fewkes; second. T. C. Thurlow & Co.; third. H. A. Stevens Co. Rose Pink: First. A. H. Fewkes; second. H. A. Stevens Co. Salmon Pink: First, H. A. Stevens Co. Red or Crimson: First, T. C. Thur- low & Co., second. H. A. Stevens Co. Vase of 25 blooms, double, white or blush: First. H. A. Stevens Co. Pink or Rose: First. T. C. Thurlow & Co. Red or Crimson: First. Wm. Whitman; second, H. A. Stevens Company. A Peony Enthusiast. An interesting personage present at the meeting of the American Peony Society at Boston. Mass.. last week, was Rev. C. S. Harrison of York. Neb. Mr. Harrison is 74 years of age, but the drawbacl jsf j0 798 The Florists' Exchange AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Successful Meeting and Exhibition at Boston, June 15 and 16. WHOLE BOARD OF OFFICERS RE-ELECTED. NEXT PLACE OF MEETING. CORNELL UNIVERSITY. ITHACA. N. Y. The American Peony Society held its third annual meeting and exhibition at Horticultural Hall, Bos- ton, on Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16. In point of numbers the display exceeded the fine exhibition held at Chicago last year; and not- withstanding the somewhat untoward season, the quality ot the tlowers shown was generally excel- lent. The meeting of the society took place m the library room of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, on Pi-iday afternoon. President Ward in the chair. The attendance was small, but those present were very enthusiastic, and it would have benefited every peony grower in the country to have been there. Mr. Ward read his annual address, part of which was as under: President's Address. Mr. Ward after complimenting Boston on the magnificent showing of peonies, spoke of his in- ability to give the affairs of the American Peony Society the necessary attention on account of the pressure of other business on his time and asked to be relieved of the presidency. Referring to the exhibition again, he stated that it was his opinion that future shows would have to be gotten up large- ly by local growers. He related his experience in connection with the Chicago show last year, where he had put his flowers in cold storage for nearly deavoring to identify the peony. They have an association, hold meetings and exhibitions, and have identified a number of varieties which they claim they have got all right. Nevertheless." said Mr. Ward, "when we buy them and get them over here they prove to be all wrong. "We seem to be in a hopeless confused condition in the matter of peony nomenclature; so hopeless that it is even difflcult for American Arms to deal among thmselves. The difficulty of securing stock true to name is detrimental to the use of peonies in landscape work. It is impos- sible to secure sufficient stock of one color and one variety under present conditions in order to do mass planting. Before we can use peonies successfully and extensively in landscape work the nomenclature has to be straightened out. We ought to be able to go to different firms and get stock true as to name and time of blooming. This society is making an effort to identify peonies, and has planted a large collection at Cornell Uni- versity, We are in hopes that we will be able to Arthur H. Fewkes, Secretary A. P.?S., Re-elected. fourteen days, and these had come out in good con- dition and stood up fairly well. In shipping to Bos- ton, however, he could not get his flowers into a cold storage warehouse, but a tiim of Boston florists had kindly given him the use of their refrigerator and had cared for the blooms. The flowers had stored very badly. In the regular cold storage plant a dry cold is secured, in the ordinary florist's ice box the atmosphere is damp, and a great many of the blooms rotted at the base of the petals. Out of eight hundred peonies shipped there were only one hundred and fifty that held up, and a large number of these were not open. "This indicates," said Mr. Ward, "that if you are to store peonies for exhibition purposes, you cannot store them in an ordinary ice box. The best way is to place them in a cold storage warehouse where the temperature is about 34 to 35 degress, and a perfectly dry cold Is secured. The flowers should be wrapped in wax paper — six or twelve in a bunch, preferably six — the paper extending over the tops of the flowers. The stems should be plunged in water two-thirds of their length. Future peony exhibitions will have to depend entirely on the local grower. It will be practically an impossibility to ship peonies a long distance and hold them. On Long Island our sea- son is ahead ot Boston fully twelve days. We have therefore to hojd the flowers that time in cold stor- age." Mr. Ward then took up the question of nomen- clature, relating his experience in purchasing roots abroad and in the United States. He said that his plants were now four years old, and had developed their true characteristics, so that he could identify his peonies if suflicient description was obtained from tlie originators. "In Holland they are en- The exhibition in Gonnection with the meeting of Chicago was held in one of the large banquet halls of the Auditorium Hotel and was a very .successful one doing great credit to all concerned. The hall was well filled with exhibits entirely of a commercial nature, although amateurs' classes were offered in the schedule. This show proved the practicability of exhibiting flowers which have been shipped from a distance and placed in cold storage. While thev are in no way equal to freshly cut speci- mens, it makes it possible to preserve early varie- ties for late shows, thereby making the exhibition more interesting. As nearly every flower exhibited was named it made a very instructive exhibition for the identification of varieties and in many ca.ses illustrated the comparison existing in the nomenclature of the flower. A feature which was entirely lacking was the display of flowers grown especially for exhibition purposes. While this is perhaps a matter which usually concerns the amateur. It Is one which should receive the attention of the commercial grower as well. He would find himself amply repaid by making a plantation of a few specimen plants of each of his varieties, giving them extra attention in the way of fertilization, water, and staking. Many of the flowers in the Peterson collections ap- proached the excellence of bloom which is to be obtained only in the above way, as well as several flowers in the Ward displays. The most remarka- ble single display was made by E. A. Reeves, of Cleveland, O., who exhibited one hundred blooms of the so-called Lee's Grandiflora rubra. Although there was a question as to the identity of this variety, there was none as to the quality. The flowers were well developed specimens borne on stems fully four feet in length, with magnificent foliage and immense full double blooms of a deep rich crimson color. A. H. FEWKES, Secretary. Treasurer's Report. The report of Treasurer J. H. Humphreys showed receipts to be $491.67, and expenditures $135.93, leaving a balance of $355.74. In the receipts was Charles WllUs Ward, Re-elected President o'f American Peony Society. Win. A. Peterson, Vice-President A. P. S., Re-elected identify a sufficient number of varieties so that we may be able to do business. There are too many varieties of peonies, and not enough stock of the good ones. These latter sell at a pretty good price, and there is a temptation to a certain class of men to put in a box three or tour of the true kind, and fill it up with some other sorts. "We have found that three or four firms in Europe are fairly reliable. If you purchase peonies from them they are willing to guarantee their stock. We do not pay for our roots until they bloom the third year. A few firms are willing to guarantee their plants in that way, but even with that guar- antee we get some which are more or less wrong. This may perhaps be due to the carelessness of the employees .when digging the roots." Judges Appointed. The following gentlemen were appointed Judges for the American Peony Society: Messrs. James Wheeler, W. N. Craig, and William Nicholson, they being also the Judges for the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society. Secretary A. H. Fewkes read his report, as fol- lows: Secretary's Report. Since the last meeting, I have had some corre- spondence with Prof. Whetzel of Ithaca in regard to the fungus which attacks the peony stem and leaf and specimens were sent him last Fall. He is making a study of this disease and expects to publi.sh a report in regard to it later. Any facts or observations in connection with this fungus that may have been observed by any member or others would be of value to' him in this study and would be appreciated by him. included an item of $95.30, being the surplus from the Chicago show of last year. The treasurer's report also showed that the total membership was 38; there were added to the list at this meeting the following gentlenien: Messrs. E. B. Hedges, Westfleld, Mass.; O. H. Dickinson, Springfield, Mass.; William Kline, Sinking .Spring, Pa.; A. L. Gould & Co., Oilman, 111.: Geo. H. Patterson, Fairlawn, N. J.; B. H. Farr, Fteading, Pa. Cornell University Next Place of Meeting. Invitations to hold the next meeting of the society were received from the Jamestown Exposi- tion Company, Norfolk, Va., backed by the Nor- folk Horticultural and Pomological Association, also from Prof. L. H. Bailey, Director of the Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., and from President Schur- man of the same institution. Professor Bailey pointed out that the large collection of peonies be- ing grown at Cornell would be in fine condition next year, and would be likely to show very interesting results. The new buildings of the College ot Agri- culture would also be completed. The invitation from Cornell was accepted by the society. Peony Worit at Cornell. J. Eliot Coit, ot Cornell University, who is charge of the Peony Society's collection now being studied there as to nomenclature and other points, was present, and made a few remarks concerning the collection. He said the peonies when first sent to the university were planted at the most con- venient place near the Horticultural Department, at the time when the Athletic Association was building a large ball ground. The association guar- ,„ I June 23, 1906 anteed to allow the plants to remain in that loea- %°.u ^L'^'Lr"^- ^"' J"^*^ ^"<='' planting in the iall the ball ground was considerably enlarged and part of the space on which the peonies stood was wanted; they were therefore moved the fol- lowing Spring. Last Summer they made a fair growth. Almost every sort of root was received sorne small and some large clumps. The plants had bloomed fairly well this year. There were in the collection to date 1,933 different lots, .some three Plants of a kind, others two. and again others one, altogether there were some 1,200 or 1 500 varieties. About 21/2 acres were planted, about 1 % miles- from the university, on a level piece of land which IS a little more clayey than sandy. Mr' Coit thought the soil a little stiff, but it was the only land available for the purpose. The ground had stood fallow about 15 months previous; it wa^ plowed, prepared, and manured with barnyard man- ure, some well-rotted stable manure being used ILi^o.'"" V- ,'^!\! "^^ ''^"'1 ™as manurld last * „ ?^' J'^^} °i *^^^ manure being fresh, a little good ■ thought; but part of it was very _ The speaker explained that he was very much interested in the subject; he was an advanced stu- dent at the university, and is working on the peonies as a thesis for his doctor's degree- he had had previous training in horticulture, and 'the tests were under the immediate superintendence of Pro- fessor Craig. Mr. Coit said he was impressed with two things; one is that a check list ought to be gotten up as soon as possible; the society ought to have a list with every name in it that ha.s ever been published m connection with the peony The uni- versity, he expected, would publish such a list as a bulletin. Second, there ought to be accurate de- scriptions of all the varieties known; one description such as any grower could use, the other a thorough- ly accurate one along scientific lines. He said that as regards the matter of color, he proposed to use the color chart of the French Chrysanthemum So- ciety recently published, which, he said, was sci- entifically accurate and would no doubt be adopted he Sr^Ti fi^T',;'''-, V^^ '■'^sard to a list of names, he stated that he had consulted the different Eng- lish French and German publications in the library of Cornell, and at present had probably two thou- sand references to names and descriptions of peon- ies. Unfortunately, many of them dealt with the \% peonies, especially those of the older dates Mr. Ward stated that he is having made a color chart of peonies on his grounds, painted from the natural colors; this he intended to u.se in his land- scape work. In answer to a question, Mr. Ward said that he took the description when the bloom was lust fully opened. He believed that it would be a good plan, in the case of the more delicate colored var- ieties, to cover them with cheese-cloth so as to keep off the rays of the burning sun; this cover would also be beneficial in the case of cup-shaped flowers in which the rain settled after a storm, rotting the bloom. He referred to the practice of the Japanese growers with their tree peonies which are grown under tents or in sheds or little booths and thereby entirely protected from adverse weather conditions. He thought a covering about two feet above the flowers would be high enough In regard to the next place of meeting it was con- sidered advisable to hold the exhibition at the most opportune time for the flowers in the locality select- ed. Mr. Coit explained that they had commenced to cut blooms at Cornell on the 9th of June of this ^^^^^^SdS^SL^^^'^^"^® 799 .^__^ E'^hibition of American Peony Society at Boston, Mass. General View of Hall. nn H,o fr,/„ l'^'? '"\''"^ ''<' '^^'J commenced cutting on the 30th of May, but that the average time would be probably from the 6th to the 9th of June Mr Reeves, of Cleveland, had all his varieties cut last year on Decoration Day; this year ten days after Decoration Day. Mr. Harrison, of York, Neb said his flowers were ready to cut ten days ahead of Decoration Day. Mr. Ward had cut some ten thou- sand Festiva maxima the day after Decoration Day The matter of getting up a premium list was left to the secretary. The exhibition next year will probably be held in the new Agricultural Building of Cornell University or if that is not completed, in the gymnasium. Old Board of Officers Returned. On motion of C. S. Harrison the society voted unanimously to re-elect the old board of officers They are; President, C. W. Ward, Queens N T ■' vice-president, William A. Peterson, Chicago; treas-^ urer, J. H. Humphreys, Germantown, Pa.; secretary Arthur H. Fewkes, Newton Highland.s, Mass J. F. Rosenfleld, of West Point, Neb., was elected a director of the society. A Peony Manual. Rev. C. S. Harrison, of York, Neb., advocated the getting up of a peony manual which would contain articles from each of the leading peony growers in different sections of the country. He also advised getting the peony men located in the western and lixhibition of American Pe ety at Boston, Mass. Partial View of Display of E. J. Shaylor, Wellesley H Us, Mass. 'thfaslo^ia^fnr, "^l!" °^ 'i'.^ ™""''--'' interested in tne association. The paradise of the peony he said nmln';%^°'''^'^''''- ^" Manitoba he had seen mag- nificent flowers; the tints there were richer becSSfe the sun does not shine so hot and the afr is cS Peony Fungus. t=3"T? ^f erepce to the fungus, spoken of by Secre- tary Fewkes m his report, Mr. Coit stated that the matter had been submitted to the botanist nf \ht Cornell University, and he had dfagnSsed u as r«^^iior^iSr-&-.^oug^^tTw\Tp^roi-bf;i p: SSiJS---^-- - -ati^rg^Jf r the surface of the soil. Mr. Harrison thought The/e ^f rS '^;«<'^s«s that attack the peony, one whfch he called the "wilf and to which Kelwav"s varie ties seem very susceptible, being tendir He Idvo-" cated an entire change of location by planting tl?e peonies in fresh ground. pirf-nung the A general conversation among the members nres- ent here ensued, and the following arT s"me of the points caught in the course of the talk- The third year after planting was the best time to noV'^^.-rr'"' l''"^ <^^" ^^ ^'^'^«<3 the first vea™ but not with such good succes.s. Mr OuwerkerlV c^- plained that the Holland growers now d'vWeafte; the second year. uiviue diiei In cutting peonies, if one cuts too close to the roots It lessens the blooming tendency next year if is best to leave two leaves on the plant The hilling up of peonies was not considered an advantage, but rather a detriment '"erea an It IS a good thing to leave the old stems to die down. They form a Winter protect o™ and I Spring irrigation. " ^ Report of Judges. The Judges reported as follows: For largest and best collection of varieties one flower each—First, George Hollis; second, T G Thurlow & Co. V. ., • Collection best 12, and most distinct varieties' 6 flowers each— First, C. W. Ward; second, if' c Thurlow & Co. ' Best 5 0 blooms white — First, T. C. Thurlow & Co "^'b fe|tiva maxima; second, C. W. Hoitt, Nashua! Best 50 flowers, pink any shade — First Thurlow & Co.. with Tinted Venus variety. Best 50 blooms, crimson — First, E. A Reeves Cleveland. O., with Rubra superba: second T c' Thurlow & Co., with Plutarch. ■ For the amateur's prizes, James McKlssock was first m clashes B, C and G. The meeting adjourned about 5:30 p. m. The Exhibition. As previously mentioned, the exhibition was larg- er than that staged at Chicago last year; about one- third more flowers being shown at Boston. These latter, of course, included the combined exhibits of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the American Peony Society. In several of "the classes of the last named organization there were no en- tries. One of the most attractive single exhibits was tliat of E. -A. Reeves. Cleveland, O.. the variety being Rubra superba. This won the first prize in the class for fifty blooms crimson. The old time favorite. Festiva maxima, was shown in good form by several exhibitors, and for a white variety seems T. C. a light pink 800 The Florists' Exchange Peony Mrs. Gwyn I^ewls. Shown at Boston by Mr. William'Whitman, (Martin Sullivan, Gardener ) hard to beat. As exhibited by T. C. Thurlow & Company it won first in the class for fifty white. Tinted Venus was the winner for Thurlow & Com- pany in the pink class, C. W. Ward of the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., made a very creditable display, capturing first for collection of best twelve and most distinct varieties, six flowers each. Mr. Ward had sent some SOO blooms to Boston several days ahead of the date of the exhibition; these were placed in a florist's ice box, and only some 150 flowers were fit for exhibition. This leads Mr. Ward to the con- clusion that storage in an ordinary florist's refriger- ator is not the best way to hold exhibition peony blooms for any time. His flowers met a better fate last year at Chicago where they were placed in a cold storage warehouse, and at the end of 14 days came out all right and in prize-winning condition. Mr. Ward's Boston collection included the fol- lowing varieties: Marie Crousse, soft flesh, with salmon reflex at center: Mons, Boucharlat Aine, lilac pink, with occasional carmine spots on cen- tral petals, De Candolle, described as "currant amaranth," a striking variety; Baroness Schroeder, rose pink; Mile, Leonie Calot, flesh pink; Mons, Barrall, pink; Armandin Mechin, red; Mme. de "? mt ht b « > *^y.T."^(| BL^ V ' f 1^ h^ K^ BMP C % -'k ^ 1* r- % ■3 3 v'- ■ ■ "• .' -I^P 1 \ Jk i .■ L m "!«« •§: m^ 1^ Pseony Festlva Maxima. Growers, Elm City Nursery Co, Galhau, soft lilac pink, petals bordered silvery pink; Marie Lemoine. large sulphur white, shaded pink and chamois; Jennie Lind, dark pink; and Mons. Dupont, ivory white, with a carmine border on central petals, Messrs. Thurlow's second prize collection included; Golden Harvest, white; Mme. de Verneville, yellow- ish white; Dr, Caillot, dark pink; Zoe Calot, soft rose; Queen Victoria, white; L'Esperance, soft pink, a beautiful color; Mme, Rosseau, white; Plutarch, crimson; Pestiva maxima, white; La Tulipe, ros<'. Lady Alexandra Duft. white, and Felix Crousse, red. George Hollis, of Weymouth, Mass. had a magni- ficent showing, very largely of seedlings of his own raising, taking first for largest and best collection, one flower of each, Mr, Hollis in the competition for the prizes of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society also captured the Kelway bronze medal for collection of 18 named sorts. His collection con- tained many of his own seedlings, among them Loveliness, a charming light pink; Goliath, rose color; Beauty's Mask, light pink; Samosett, dark pink; Bunker Hill, red, and others. In the classes for private growers only James Mc- Kissock was very successful, winning on white, rose pink, and any one variety. Mr. McKissock's rose pink winning varieties were: Paul Verdier, Bar- oness Schrshington, D. C. "A Man's a Man for a' That." Other speakers were P.ofessor Corbett of the Agricultural Department, and Dr. Frank Baker, superintendent of the zoological park, Washington, D. C. arboriculturist, and his book shows deep study and a thorough under- standing of his subject. It is now an assured fact that the American Rose Society will hold its next Spring meeting in Wa.shington. The dates fixed for the event are March 13, 14 and ID. 1.00 per 100. Cannas, 3 and 3i in. pots, ^,00 and $5.00 per 100. Fuchsias, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedderand other varieties, 2 in. pots, $1,00 per 100. Cash with ERNEST HARRIS, Dclanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIU MS 100 1000 standard Varieties, 2i in $2.25 $18.00 Chrysanthemums, stajidard vari- .ties, -J^in 2.25 18.00 Asparagus Sprengerii, 2^ in 2.0O 17.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 3 in 4.00 Rex Begonia, 2iu 4.00 Ferns, i in.. $3.00; 3 in., .$5.00: 4 in.. $8.00. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. DAYTON, 0. Mpntlon The Florists' Eichnnge when writing. BARGAIN GERANIUMS. No. 1 Stock, all in luid and bloom. D. Grant, Rioard, Castellane, Nutt, Poit«- vlne, Bachner, Perkinni. strong3 to 4 in., $3 00 to $1,00 per 100; $25,00 to li^'JS.OO per litOO. Aspa- T&gn% Sprengerl and Ferns, in best varieties, large clumps, never l-fen cut. from $0.00 to ?8 00 per 100 : woitb donlile. Table Ferns, out of Hats bewt varieties, reridy for 2 to 3 in-, $1.60 pr^r 100. Cyclamen ttifCftiiteam—Huirli Low Co . Prize Strain, including f iDu:9d and bearded varieties, 2 in., $4.00 ; 3 in.. $0 Oo per 103. Coleus— Yellow, Red and Mixed, stronir. 2' . in., SI 50 p.-r 100. Can- nas—rr.nch. 3 to 4 In., $4.00 per 100. Dracaena IndlvJsa. large 5-6 in.. $'!.flO to IVOOperdoz, Obsh. WM. S. HERZOG, MORRIS PLAINS, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS 8 in. pot plants, mixed colors, in bud. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Fine 2 in. L. A. Nutt, Buchner, Poitevine, Ricard, Parkins, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. ROOTED CUTTINGS L. A. Nutt, Bucllner, Grant, Bruanti, Castellane, Doyle, SUlCKi per KXM. PETRR BROWN L-ancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Eiehange when writing. GERANIUMS Grand stock in bud and bloom. Best bed- ders in red, white and pink, also assorted colors. $7.00 per 100, 500 at $6.50 per 100. COLEUS Extra fine, red, yellow and assorted. 21/ inch, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 3 ineli, $4.00 per 100 ; «35.00 per 1000. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Florlsta' Bxchange when writing. Kalamazoo, Mich. Trade Notes School coinmencement exerei.ses, shipping trade, and considerable fu- neral work keep business going quite briskly in the cut flower line. Sup- plies are, of course, aniple, and in th'^ absence of extreme hot weather the quality is very good. Bedding plant trade is about over now; most of the growers are sold out and feel satis- fied with the volume of business done. Prices ruled as they have for the last few years, so what with the extra prices charged for bench lumber, coal, and glass, to say nothing of an in- crease of at least 30 per cent, for labor, in the same time, it appears that profits must be cut into considerably, and something should be done to eciualize the situation. Certainly the cost of production in all lines has in- creased much quicker than the selling values, till it is rapidly reaching a point where the profits vanish alto- gether. A. J. Smith, late manager of the greenhouses of the Central Nursery <.'ompany, leaves here at the end of the month to accept a responsible position with the Lakeside Cemetery Aissoci- ation, Minneapolis, Minn, C. A. Krill, late of the same concern, has started in the nursery business here under the style of the Prudential Nursery Company and reports business as very satisfactory. The weather is at present rather 'too wet and cold for the outdoor stock to thrive as well as it might, S. B. Cincinnati, O. The News. On its way home from market .Saturday night, George & Allan's wa- gon collided with a street car, the man being hurt and the wagon de- molished. The street car company has settled for $125. The wholesale commission houses, with the exception of one or two, commencing July 1, will close at 5 p. m. until September 1. We are having fine showers, which will help the carnation plants along nicely. The annual outing is well under way. Chairman Schwartz is hustling; and Ohmer is getting arrangements made for Dayton in August. I believe that this meeting will be the most enjoyable the S. A. P. has held for many years. The meeting place is novel, being in the fair grounds; and a good half-mile track is handy if any of the sporting element care to run off some of their surplus fat. And don't think because the meeting will be held in a smaller city than usual that there is nothing to see or do. The Dayton boys will surprise you. J. B. Heiss is lying awake nights planning social events, and Vice-President Alt- ick is asleep only pai't of the time, to say nothing of the people who really invited you — the National Cash Regis- ter Company. J. Dodder & Sons of Hamilton, Ohio, have bought and are moving the greenhouses of Haeftner & Zumstein. These houses were located across the street from Theo. Bock. It is seldom that you read of florists going out of business; generally they are adding one to ten houses to their plant. Last Saturday afternoon, L. H. Kyrk and the writer had the pleasure of walking to our homes on Price Hill — nearly four miles; not because we did not have the nickel, but owing to the water famine. The traction people could get no water for their boiler, consequently the cars were 'stopped for about three hours. I am glad to say that the water works are doing their dutv now. E. G. GILLETT. St. Louis. The Week's News. The marriage of John Connon to Miss Sallie Watson took place on Fri- day, at Webster Groves. They will reside on the home place, where Mr. Connon operates an extensive green- house p.lant which was established years ago by his late father. Congrat- ulations are in order. Henry Aue. Mardle avenue, left last Sunday for New York; en route to Germany to visit his parents. He ex- pects to return late in August. The Apple Growers' Congress is to meet in this city on August 14 and 15; the executive committee met here on Friday perfecting the arrangements. One of the features -of the meeting will be an excursion over the Frisco system to the Ozarks to view the apple growing farms there. Miss Lottie Scheies, formerly em- ployed by Young & Sons and Michel, has opened a store at Easton and Euclid avenues, a fairly good location. ST. PATRICK. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, — Through a recent fire the Child Floral Company sustained a loss of $450; no insurance. Chicago. John .S. Dekema, of Jensen & De- kema, left the early part of the month, for a three months' trip to Europe. Sunday, June 2 4, is the day of the picnic, and it is anticipiated that one of the most successful outings in the history of the Chicago Florists' Club will be enjoyed. The entertainment committee, Messrs. Vaughan, Simmons and Klunder, have by their indefa- tigable exertions made plans which, if the weather clerk is kind, cannot fail to produce excellent results. The pro- gram has been previously outlined in our columns. All sorts of sports and pastimes will be engaged in and beau- tiful prizes to the successful contest- ants are offered by the committee. Through James Hartshorne of the Chicago Carnation Company, Mr. H. N. Higinbotham extends an invitation to the club and friends of the mem- bers to enjoy the unlimited pleasure of making themselves at home for the day on his extensive estate at Joliet. This is the club's fifth picnic and all indications point to its being' the most successful one. A special train will leave the C. R. I. & P. depot. La Salle and Van Buren streets, at 9:45 a. m. sharp. Stops will be made at Thirty- first street and Englewood and cars will be attached to the noon train on which the club tickets will be accept- ed. Returning the train will leave the Cherry Hill station at 6 p. m. Tickets are to be had at all wholesale stores in Chicago. The West side florists have quite generally formed an agreement to close their places of business at S p. m. week days, excepting Saturday, and at 1 o'clock on Sunday during the Sum- mer— an arrangement heartily wel- comed by the employees. Schiller, the florist, George Asmus, manager, has purchased a large area nearly opposite the present Madison street store on the West oide, and next season purposes to erect a modern up- to-date store and conservatory. The lot fronts on Madison street, and is 200 feet deep. John Bruckner has been making a specialty of ferns for the past two weeks or more, some days having han- dled as many as twenty-five or thirty thousand. On Saturday last he re- ceived a visit from his brother who resides in Milwaukee. The Chicago Rose Company helped relieve the recent stringency in the hai'dy fern market, a regular consign- ment of first-class stock having reached them with assurances that all demands can be supplied from now on. The remarkable display of peonies wa a daily featune at the E. F. Win- terson Company store during the past ten days. Being carefully selected and shipped, the surplus has been placed in cold storage, and the concern is con- fident of being competent to fill all calls for the next month or six weeks. On Sunday last 35,000 blooms were re- ceived. WM. K. WOOD. Buffalo. News Items. Albert Reickert has vacated his space in the Sweeney store in favor of Mr. Alberts who has had a flower department in the Wm. Hengerer Com- pany department store. Mr. Alberts has also leased the Buxton greenhouses on Niagara street. The Scott Company, S. A. Anderson, and Rachel Rebstock, have had numer- ous large wedding decorations the past two weeks. W. J. Palmer & Son have been very busy in both stores with wedding dec- orations, one of the largest taking place in Lundy's Lane, Canada. W. H. G. TOLEDO, O. — The Perennial Gar- dens Company has closed a deal whereby it secured a portion of the Knagg's tract of land south of the city, near the Children's Home. This company was recently organized; J, L. Schiller is secretary and general man- ager. Correction. In the head line of the advertise- ment of Henry M. Robinson & Co.. Boston, Mass., on page 780 of last week's issue, the price of Dagger and Fancy ferns should have read $2,00 per 1,000 instead of $2.00 per 100, June 28, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 802 CHRVSAINTMEiYlUM STOCIC, 3 1=4 in. POTS PerlOO October Sunshine Per 100 $2.50 S2.50 Yellow Eaton 4.00 3.00 Smilax from 2V4 inch pots 2.00 2.00 WHITE 6.00 Ivory 2.00 2.50 Mme. Beiprmau 2.00 2.50 Alice Byron 3.00 2.00 Mrs. Henry Robinson 2.50 10.00 Polly Rose 2.0O 2.50 Timothy Eaton 2.50 White Cooinbe.s 3.00 2.50 White Dean 3.00 3.00 CRIMSON 2.00 Black Hawk 2.00 4.00 John Shrimpton 2.00 EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. MentloD The FlorlBta'^xchange when wrltlnK- A. J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Filkiiis Maud Dean Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham . Wm. Duckham Appleton C. J. Salter BonnafFon Mrs. E. ThirkeU-. Healthy Plants, 15 leading vari- eties, 2^-2 in., $2.00 per 100. ALTERNAINTHERAS, Red and Yellow, 2 in., $ 1 .50 per JOO. Cash with Order. J. W. nOWARD Russell St., WOBURN, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Jensen & Dekema CARNATION SPKIALISTS 674 W. Foster Ave, CHICAGO. Ifentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. The most profitable red carnation grown. PerlOO Per 1000 RED SPORT $5.00 $40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 Ail cuttlnga well rooted, true, to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purcellville Va. Mention The Florists* Bicbange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100: $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framln|liam,Mass. IfentloD TTie FlorlgtB* Blxchange when wrltlnic. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYETTE. IND. Mention The Florists* Exchanne when writing. CARNATIOINS SMITH & GANNETT, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention Tte Florists' Bxebange when writing. CARNATIONS We have the best Ii.st of Camatlona In the country. Send for It. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. Ifeatlon The Florlsta* Bxcbsnse when wrldns. POT CROWN ASTERS Per 100 Semples, 6 colors. 2 iu l.OO Uiant Parity, 2 in 1.00 Agparagiis hprengerll, 3 in 3.00 ** Plumosug. 3in 350 Double Hollyhocks, 3 in 6.00 Chatier'H strain. 4 colorB, 3!r6 in pots hM AlleiJ^heny, 3^ in. pots 3.00 Ageratnm, 3 varieties. 2 inch 1.00 Calendala Meteor. 2 in 1,00 Cosmog, dwarf, and giant flowering. 2 inch . . 1.00 Dracaena Iiidiviga.3 inch ; 18 to 20 in tJ.OO Dusty Miller. 0. Gymnocarpa, 2 inch 2.00 Feverfew, double and Golden, 2 inch 2.00 Ivy Oeranlums.very fine, 4inch 6.00 Marigold EI Dorado I.OO Plilox DrntnmondlGrandlflora.21nch.. 2.00 Ziuuia, finest double, dwarf and tall, 2 inch. 1.00 Gash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES BERLIN, N. J: Mention The Flort8t«' Bicbange when writing. ASTER PLANTS .Semples and Queen of the Market, in white, pink ami lavender. Fine stocky plants from tlie best seed, $2.00 per 1000, Geraniums, 4 in., in Ijloom, $5.00 per no. Cannas, best var. in bloom. S5.00 per 100. Cabbage, early and l,^te, $1.00 per 1000. Tomatoes, best var., fine, $2.00 per 1000. Cauliflower, Snowliall, $2.00 per 1000. Sweet Potatoes, red and yellow, $1.25 per 1000. Peppers, Bull Nose, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL. PA. Daybreak, Purity and l.ato flowering branching, in separate colors, 50o. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. 100 1000 1000 Scarlet Sage, 3 and 4 in. pots $2.50 $20.00 300 Ageratuin, BluePerJection, 2% in 1.50 or $3.00 for the h)t 1000 Coleus, mi.xed one-lialf Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, 2'4 in 1..50 10.00 100 Begonias, asst. 3 and 4 in. 3.00 $35.00 cash for the lot. 1 Specimen Rubber Plant, extra fine, 12 ft. hiEh. s ft. across. .KO.OO. 1 Specimen Rubber Plant 5 ft. high, 4 ft. across, $5.00. A lot of stock rubber plants, full of cuttings, cheap J. S. BLOOM, RIEGELSVILLE, PA. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. AC ^* P ^ e SEMPLE'ti, 9 I K K 9 f 3.00 per 1000. field grown, white, pink, lavender, purple and red. COLKU.S. G. Bedder and VEKSCHAF- FELTIl, etc.. It 0,, eoc; 2 in.. 2c. STEVIA SKKRATA and VAR., 2 In. IHc. GERANIliMs, 2H In., Viaud, Bernandlan and 7othersnrts $1.60 per ICO, HEi:.IOTROI'E,blu6, 2in,.l>ic, STEVIA SERKATA and VARIEGATA,76c. Cash, or O. O. D. BYER BROS., Chaiiiliersburg. Pa. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS FROM JANUARY CUTTINGS. Ready for delivery July I. WHITE LAWSON and ENCHANTRESS, RED LAWSON and HARRY FENN MRS. OMWAKE our ENCHANTRESS SPORT 10.00 CASH PLEASE. HENRY EICHIiOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florlata* Dxchacge when writing. Per 100 S8.00 7.00 «^ ADVERTISING IN THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE -IS SURE TO BRING RESULTS - - - «^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. IhINODE FLOmsfcOMPANY.inci ^ Whitesfone, Long Island % 5 KENTIAS, BELMOREANA AND FORSTERIANA % a; ^2 A large stock of selected made up and single plants, purchased for us ^5 by Mr. Alfred Dimmock of London, late with Sanders & Son. Write for TJ" prices before buying elsewhere. Inspection solicited. _ _ Mention The I'lurlsla' LIxcbaiiKi' wl\en writing. FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, 2J in. pots. »IIMK] iii/r 10(1. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTM, 4 in. pots. $1,5 00 |ilT 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in. pots. $10 00 per 100. HUGH GRAHAM GO., Logan Nurseries, York Road and Louden Street, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writlnff. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Adiantum Cuneatum From Sin. pots ready to sbift.per 100 $5.00, per 1.000, W5.00. Adiantum Hybridum Similar to Croweaiuira. From 4in. jioCs. - ruady to shift, per 100. .'SIO 00. I Asparagus Plum. Nanus S True kind I True kind | Ready for 2J^ in. pots from green- liouse picked seed. Per 1,000, SIO.OO Asparagus Sprengeri In 2J,-5 iu pots, Nice plants. I'er 100, S2.50 ; per 1,000, $20.00 O. V. ZANGEN Seedsman HOBOK£N, N. J MeiilldP The Flurlsla' ICxcliange when wrllhis. Boston Ferns 6 in. per 100 $30.00 uow ready 6 " " 45.00 ready about -Inly Ist 7 •' " 60.00 8 '■ " 12.00 9 ■■ ■■ 18.00 These ferns are being cool grown for us and are exceptionally good value for the money. We are now booking orders for future delivery Send in your orders early as supply of larger sizes is limited. Try a sample order. E.F.WINTERSONCO. 45=47=49 WABASH AVE., cmoAoo . FEVUS ODB SPEGITY CIBOTirm SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of this beautiful tree fern in bestcondition. 4 in., $60.00-. 6 In.. $75.00; 7 In., $170.00 per 100. AsBoried Ferns, for dishes, best stock in the market, in all the best and hardiest varieties from 2M In. pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rats. 3 in., $8.00 per 100; I In., $12.00 per 100. Clbotiuiii Schledei in 3 iu. pots, S23.00 per 100. Fern Spores, gathered from onr own stock, 35c. per trade package, $4.00 per doz. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SHORT HILLS, K. J. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of lliOC. All the standard varieties worth growing. WM.SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REMEMBER We are still Headquarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Price Lists on application. JULIUS R.OEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Hepllon The Florists' Etchange when writing, ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS atid Novelties in DECORATIVE PI,ANTS Market and 49th Sfs. PHILADELPHIA, PA. COCOTPAIMS! strong 2 V Inch at $1, SO per dozen. Write for lowest prices on Kentias. Jas. F. Barclay ''■\^^^:^X.l''f^^ NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsil, $10 per 100. Bostons, 2y, In., $3 per 100. Scottll, all sold. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. MentloB The Florlatj' Blchan«« when wrlflii«. C in. Scotfii Ferns, 40c. .SOOO G in. Boston Ferns, 40c. Large pans Boston Ferns, Sl.OO; S1.50; §2.00; $2.50. No C.O.D. <.'asli or refei-ence. W. C SMITH, 61st & MarRet Sts. PHILADELPHM, PA. Mention The PlorletB* EJichange when writing. Are now in fine shape. A g-ood varietv aii-I nice bushy stn«'k-, '1\ in . $;?.00 per 100 : S2o.00 per 1000. Kentia Belmoreana,4 in., clean and bushy. 2.5c. Cocos Weddeliana, lOc. Dracaena Indivisa, 4 in., strong, 12c. Mme. Salleroi Geraniums. 2 in., 52.00 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in.. line stock. SIO.OO per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. TOO MANY ORDERS. Please take out our ad. on mums. We are settjns; too manv orders. A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell. Conn. UeDtlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 804 The Florists' Exchange CLMSSIFIEO AOVERTISEMEHTS CASH WITH OBOEB. The columns under this heading are reserved ror advertisements of Stock tor Sale. Stock Wanted Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouse, Land, bec- ond-Hand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Bent. Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line) set solid, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns, 15 cents per Une; count 12 lines agate to the Inch. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situation Want- ed or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this olBce, advertisers add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in Usue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers in the Western States desiring to advertise under initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care cur Chicago olllce at 127 B. Berwya Ave. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By first-claas rose grower, aud all-around florist. Married; pri- vate or commercial. Address K. B., care Tbe Florists' Exchange^ SITUATION WANTED— Firat-elass designer and decorator wants jjositiou. Best of refer- ences. L. Goruusou, 5S Winter Street. Pltts- fipld. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— Swede, married, aged 28 12 years espi-rience, first-class refer- ences; capable to take charge. Address. Iv. M.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Florist, young man. 6 years' experience, wishes position as sales- man and maker-up. Well recommended; state wages. Address K. S.. care The Florists Ex- change. SITUATION WANTED— By August 1st. by grower of general Une; roses and carnations a specialty. Married, good references. Ad- dress K. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By a young man. good character, education and experience, as fore- man of a rose growing establishment. Refer- ences given on application. Address. K. R., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By competent, mar- ried man. 36. all-around florist, steady, sober. 22 years' experience. 6 years last place. Best references, private, slate wages. Address. K. U., care The Florists' Exchange. ^_^_ SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a prac- tical man in cut flowers and pot plants; inside and outside work. German, aged 36. 22 years' experience. Best of references given. Address K. K.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — Gardener, superinten- dent, 38. married, German, life experience under glass and outside. Successful grower, expert landscape man; up-to-date In all mod- ern gardening. Excellent references. Address. Box 22. Scarhoro. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED — By a married man; American, first-class grower of roses, carna- tions and general stock. Good salesman ; re- tail place preferred. First-class references. State wages. Address K. I., care The Flor- ists' Exchange. ^____^__^^^^__^,^_.^_^ SITUATION WANTED — Youn? man with ex- perience in roses, carnations and general greenhouse work wants steady position. Best of references, and good worker; strictly sober. Please state wages and particulars. Address. K. P.. care The Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED — We have a good position for a first-class man. Address. Ferns, care Tlie Florists' Exchange. W A N TED — Two first -class rose growers of Brides. Maids and Rlchmonds. State refer- ences and wages. The Worcester Conserva- tories, Worcester. Mass. WANTED — At once. lirst-class grower of Brides and Maids; also helper of some ex- perience. State full particulars. H. A. Neu- ner. Box 301. Chatham, N. J. WANTED — A good young man with some knowledge In bedding plants. German or Austrian preferred. Wages, $25.00 and board. Address. Rhode Island Nurseries. Newport. R. I. WANTED—Thoroughly first-class experienced rose and carnation growers. Apply stating age, married or single, references and wages expected. None but first-class men wanted. Lake View Itose Gardens. Jamestown. N. Y. WANTED Nursery mau and Jlorist as manager and sales- man for small commercial business in suburb of New York City. A thoroughly up-to-date wide awake youDK man who can make sales and push the business along. In your first letter, please send copy of past references, also state salary expected, age. etc. Address, K. J., care The Florists' Exchange. IfeDtloD Tbe Florists* Bzcbange when wrltlns. HELP WANTED WANTED — At once, an experienced grower of Beauties. Brides and Maids, on an up-to- date new range of glass. Also helper; only sober, willing men need apply. State wages and references; good opportunity. Address K. T., care The Florists' Excbiinge. WANTED — An assistant florist in a rose- and carnation establishment, good, steady place. Will pay from $10.00 to $12.00 per week to start. Give references and ability in first letter, Muskogee Carnation Company. Mus- kngeo. Ind. Ter. WANTED — At once a good florist, single, must be a good gn.wer of roses, carnatinns. vio- lets, mums and bedding plants. I pay $50. nO pi-r niiinth. board and ro<)m; no drunk every night kind wanted. Send references. E. F. Carpenter, Box 11. Hot Sprhigs^ Va^_ WANTED— A man to take charge of about 10.000 feet of glass to grow roses, car- nations, mums and general stock. Must be sober, industrious and competent. $65.00 per month to commence with. Address, J. Z.. care The Florists' Exclmnge. WANTED — At once, a foreman, sober, reliable and honest single man who is capable of managing men. Steady employment; good home, board and room; 15.000 square feet of glass. State wages in first letter. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED. A helper in rose houses, one who hae nrorked in rose hoase belore. Address, L. B. CODDINGTON, Murray Hill. N. J. WANTED. A maker-up and salesman for a store ; refer- ences requirt^fl. '-'Ji'l or write to C. KROMBACn, 189 25th St., Brooklyn, N. V. Mention The FlorlstB' Bichange when writing. WANTED SiilesmaH with ost.ablisheil busi- ness with florists in all parts ol' Unitcil States to sell a line of jardin- ieres on commission. Address K. N., care The Florists' Exchanae. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED — The address of Charles Klelnsorg. Florist. Norwegian. Wire me. E. F. Car- penter. Box 11, Hot Springs. Va. WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouses to be taken down. State full particulars of same when writing. Address, F. W., care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — A good partner In wholesale busi- ness with $:i.000 or $4,000 capital. Strictly sober and honest; g*xtd business. Address I. A., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — Greenhouse. 20x40 feet, including pipes and boiler, In fine condition. Price low to quick buyer. Address Mi-s. W. T,. Dwyer, Amityville, L. I. FOR RENT — Small greenhouse and florist busi- ness in prosperous, rimnlug condition. Soutb- i-rn Connecticut. I'^Ul particulars and reason for renting to anv om* Interested. Address K. Q., care The FlnrLsis' Excbiinge. FOR SALE— A fine i'stiililisbi*.l nursery Imsincss with a constitui'iicy r<-;ichiiig fruni (lie At- liititif (.. the Pacitic. aixi from Manitoba to (lie I iiilf. Old age of prtiiivictor tlie only reasmi f'lr sal.'. C. S. narrisiMi. YuvU, Ni-b. FiiR S.M.E OR RENT — Two greeidiouses, (i.lHHi squnre feet of glass, 20x150 feet. First-class ciinriition; heated by two No. IT Hi tellings tmilers. I'Mve minuti s from depot. Jann_'S Mon- ahan. M:idis(.n. N. .1. FOR SALl-:: — Will sell iit a bargain what is known as the Orawfi.rd Greenhouses. 22,0(i0 fff't of glass, in gcod condition and well stocked. I'art cash ami part on mortgage, if desired, Crawford & Creaves. Mont el In, Mass. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses, 24x200 feet ; propagating house, 100 feet ; potting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, lity water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie, Joseph Wood, Spring Valley, New York. FOR SALE — GrL'onhouses at Madison, N. J.; situated on North side. One 1G2 x 36: Two 150x188: One 150x12. Heated by both hot water and steam. Place in first class con- dition. For particulars address. 50 Park Ave., Madison. N. J. ^ Thirty cents is the mini- mum charge for advertise- ments on this page. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — My four greenhouses with large shed. 20 horse ptiwer boiler pipes, etc. All in running order, on leased ground with five roomed cottage. 3 years' lease to get from Nov. 14 next. Will sell cheap with or without stock. Here is a good chance for a beginner. A. Jablonsky. Wellston, St. Louis Co.. Mo. FOR SALE OR RENT — Prosperous wholesale and retail establishment, located in the best residental part of splendid city of G5.000 in- habitants. 14 miles from New York City, on two lines of railroad, N. J. About 25.000 feet of glass, fully stocked and equipped. Gootl barn, horse, wagon, harness, tools and imple- ments. Will sell on easy terms or rent rea- sonably. Investigate. Address for particu- lars, K. O.. care The Florists' Exhange. TO LET Florist Establishment consisting of nine greenliouses, iieated by hot water, containing about 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale markets of the City of New York. For further particulars address Box tl. v., Florists' Exchange. PUBLIC 8ALE OF Hcstetter's Greenhouses on Saturday, July 14t 1908, pursuant to an order of the Orphan's Cour of Lancaster Oouuty, Pa., will be solil at Public Sale on the premises No. 3 in the borough of Manheim, the following deHcribe.l real estate, late of Abraham Hostetter, deceased to wit : A LOT or GROUND [fiituated in said borough, fronting' on the eist side of Grant street 18f> feet, and extending of that width eastward to Pitt street 2ii' fest more or less. The buildings and improvements thereon erected are six greenhouses. In i^lze, viz. : one 20 x 2C4 f t. three, 18 x 204 ft. ; one, 22 i 204 ft. ; and one 12 i 66 ft., all in good condition and almost new; and located within a few blocks of theraiiroad .station. The soil is very well adapted for rait-ing carna- tions, roses, violets, chrysanthemums, etc. ; also at the same time will be soM 20,000 carnation plants, new and standard varieties— 6.000 chrysan- themums : 2,000 violets ; 20 boxes of elass. etc. The plant is equipped with two heating boilers, and all neeespary i iplnu and einiipments for the Huccessful cultivation of Jiowera or vpgetables. The plant is well located foribr wholesale florist business, and worthy the attention of persons desiring to engage in the business. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock p. m. on said day, when the conditions will be made known by the undersigned administrators of said deceased. Manheim P. O., NATBAN HOSTKTTKR Lancaster Co.. Pa., CKPHAS HOSTETTER Uentlon The Florists* Bichange when writing. STOCK FOR SALE SWEET POTATO PLANTS, all varieties. $1.00 per lOuO. H. Austin. Felton. Del. ORCHIDS, just arrived. Cattleya Mendelll In very line condition. C. Mertz. Norris Avenui*, Jam aica, L. I., N. Y PRIMULA OBC. GRANDIFLORA. SEEDLINGS, 25c. per 100; 2"^ In. pots. J2.00 per 100. Cash please. A. Ilelyea & Sou, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, seedlings, 25c. per 100; 2»^ In. pots, fine plants, $3.00 per luo. Cash please. A Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. SEEDS— All kinds of native tree and shrub seeds for sale at low prices: Betula Nigra. 50c. per lb. F. M. Crayton, Box 303. Bilt- more, N. C. 300 two year old large clumps of Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. $8.00 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. Address C. Johnson. Myrtle Avenue, Wyoming, N. J. SEMPLE'S Asters, second sowing, five best co- lors, mixed, ready to plant middle of June. $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. & G. Uosbach, Pemberton, N. J. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, strong Winter grown stock, ready for planting at once. Write me at once for sample. $2.00 per liiO; $12.00 per 1000. Louis D. McCoy. Monsey. N. Y. ; PEONY FESTIVA MAXIMA, large stock of strong plants, 2 years old. and of large clumps. A. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Cbe- nonceaux, France. Catalogue Free. 100.000 Sweet Potato Sprouts. extra fine, 500,000 Cabbage plants, several varieties, all $1.00 per lOOO; $8.00 per lO.OWt. Orders filled same day as received. W. F. Allen. Salis- bury. Md. ASTERS — Ready for field, varieties as last issue. $2.00 per 1000. by express. Asparagus Plumosous Nanus seedlings, $1.15 per 100; pre- paid at $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Shippensburg Floral Company. Shippensburg. Pa. DAHLIAS for cut fiower eellectlon of 100 vnrie- ties, in 2 1-2 in. pots. 25c. I received fifteen prizes for them in New York. Ftinklas. varie- gated, liirge clumps, per 100. $G.t)0; 50c. extra for packing. Beaulieu. Woodhaven, New Yta-k. GERANIUMS— Beauty of Paris, Nutt, Grant Double, Poitevlne, outdoor grown stock, $(J, 00 per 100. Echeveria Globosa, Echeverla Pumila. $:{.00 and $4.00 per 100. George A. Eeetz. 233d Street, near Napier Avenne, Woodlawn, N. Y. City. STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Rambleri fine dor- mant Btock, $2B. per 100. 2 1-2 Inch, pot plants, extra well rooted $7. per 100, $65. per 1000. Orders booked for delivery now or any time up to late Spring. Samples free. Brown Rrofhpr" Co. Rfiobester N Y. ROSBS^Brides. Bridesmaids, Am. Beauties, Rlchmonds and Gulden Gates, in 2 1-2 in. and 3 in. pots; best of sti>ck. Send for our low prices; we want to sell. We also have one year old bench plants. Will fill small or large orders. Madison Rose Company, Maii- isi.n, N. J. ROSE PLANTS FOR SALE For Jane Delivery from 4 inch pots. 3500 American Beaatys, 9c. each; $80.00 per 1000. 2000 Brides 6c. " $40.00 1500 Bridesmaids 6c. " $i0.00 Strong Healthy Plants, none better (rrown. Cash with order. Shipments made same day order is received. ALFWED P SMITH. Madison, N. J. FOR SALE FOR SALB— Two steam boilers' (Fui-man). No. 12. with nini! sections. No reasouable offer [■(■tiisrij. Are selling on account of iiuttinR in lint water. The Klizaljeth Nursery Company, i:il/.aliHth. N. J. FOB SALE — All the 4 in. Hltchlng's pipe, also the glass and sash bars cuntained iu three greenhouses, each 20 x 100 feet. Ad- dress Wm. Carlton, Madison, N. J., or J. Iv. Allen, lOG West 2Sth Street, New York City. FOR SALE — 12 Hitchlngs hot water expansion tanlis for 3 1-2 in. pipe, in good condition, cleaned, ready to set up. 1-3 price of new. Also horse lawn mower, easy running. $20.00. .\ddress. K. P., care The Florists' llxchange. BOILERS, BOILERS, BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand boilers on hand, also new No. 16 Hitchlngs at reduced cost. Write for list. Wm. H. Lutton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J.. Jersey Ctty. N. J. FOH 9At.£ CHEAP 12 gieenhouses to be torn down; Blazed with 16x24aud]Oi i2double thicK ^'la^s. Heated with 2 in. wrought iron and 4 in. catt iron greL-nhouse pipe. One No. 67 sectional, twn No IS and one No. 15 Hitchint,'8 boilers. Will sell together or ■separate. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL COMPANY, 1398 METROPOLITAN AVE.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. FOR SALE PIIUpp Rider- Ericsson. Second-haDd, from rUMrO 940.00 ap; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. onil CDC 1 second-hand Gem Torrid, $35.00. One DUILCno second-hand No. 16 Hitchlngs Boiler. Good condition, $66.00. One second-hand tubolar hot water boiler 3 ft. in diameter 12 ft. long. Price ^35.00. One No. 15 Hitchlngs as good as new, $60.00 DIDC uood serviceable second • hand, with rlrt Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; IH-in., 6^ cts.; IM-ln., Acts.; 1-in., Sets.; 2!^ in., lOcts.; 3 in.. 14 cts.; 4 in., 19otB. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with conpUngs. 89i cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valvea. Old 4 Inch cast iron 16c per foot. „ , . , PTnnvC «nfl nice New Economy, best made OlUlRo ailQ UlLO No. 1 Threads. 1^-lD., M-lD. 1 in.pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., IJi-In. 2-m. pipe, »4.00. OIDC PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. J rlrC UUIItnO onts H-lD--l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 onts l-ln.-2-ln. pipe. $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES iD!-2-in. pipe. $1.66; 24-ln. grips M-lii'-2H In. Pipe, $2.40 ; 38-ln., grip, «-ln.-3W-ln. pipe, f 4.76. DIDC l/ICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips H-lu.-'i rlrt VIotO in. pipe, $2.00. CADRCkl UnCC New. 50 ft. lengths. M-ln.. OAnUCn nUOC guaranteed lOo-lbs. pressure, 1H ots. pnr ft.: ^-In- not guaranteed. 49i cts, per ft , 25 ft. lengths, He. per ft. more. UnT DCn CACU New. Cypress, S-ft.xS ft., from nUI-DLU OMOn 75 cts. up; glazed, complete. from fl.SOup. Second-hand, in good condition, all glass in , $1.00 each. New American 10x12 single $1.86 per box; 12x12 single $1.80 per box; 10x12, 12x12. 10x15 double, $?.G5 per box ; 12x14, 12x20, 14x14, double. $2.88 per box ; 18x16, l«il8. $3.25 per box ; 18x24 double $3.45 per box. Second hand glass, 8x10. 8x12, and 10 X 12 sinfjle at $1.50 per box, double SI. 76 per box. Get our prices on New Gnlf Cypress Bnlld- In? Material, Tentllatiug^ Apparatus, OH, White Lead, Patty, Paint, Points, etc. 3LASS M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. I 398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue BROOKLYN, N.Y. Uonrlnn Tl*** niwtnta' BxehHor* whe. wrlHntf THE UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS from advertisers who use our columns, on the unparalleled success, and the large returns therefrom, afford a guar- antee of the efficacy of advertising in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE such as no other similar periodical can boast of. UeatloD The Florlstfi' Bzcbaoge when writing. June 28, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 815 Rtctnt Advances In the Practice of Rose Growing for Cut Flowers. (KeaJ hy J. J. Vtirrau hetore The American Rnne Sni let.y.t When I undertook to read a paper before your society on this subject, I had little thought that after my researches into the newer methods I should find so little that was really new. It is an old saying, and a true one, that there is nothing new under the sun. and I am somewhat inclined now to be of that opinion also; for Just as I would be congratulating myself on having found or heard of something new, along comes one of the old boys and tells me that this same method has been follo%ved in years gone by. After a few of these disappointments I made up my mind to give you such facts as I have gathered In my researches. If they contain anything new. so much the better; if they are old, they may bring back pleasant recollections to some of us, and renew the scenes of our youthful battles. The Work of the Hybridizer. When starting to review the newer phases of rose culture it will be appropriate to start with the be- ginning of the rose plant. By this I do not mean the cutting, or cion, which, of course, is no new plant, but simply a perpetuation of a branch of the original plant. I mean the product of the hybridist's art. The skill, care and untiring energy which these gentlemen have brought to bear on this branch of the business has been of infinite benefit to the craft. Inasmuch as we now have a larger field from which to choose our varieties, and I may also add that we have finer and more suitable varieties to choose from, because these have been raised having in view their suitability for forcing purposes. These gentlemen deserve the thanks of all grow ers, and among a host of other workers our worthy president and E. G. Hill, who have recently given us two such valuable varieties as Wellesley and Richmond, deserve our especial thanks. Devoting very little time to this branch of the business, I am unable to give you any new pointers: and if our hybridist's have learned anything new they are hold- ing it up for future use; or perhaps they are only exercising that Scotch caution recommended by the Immortal Burns: The Ordinary Grower's Part. After having secured new varieties of merit the work of the ordinary grower begins. In order to produce stock in quantity and quality from these new varieties is the condition now confronting us. S( that we may be remunerated for our skill and labor Profiting by the mistaltes made in bygone yean our disseminators do not now force the life and con- stitution out of the variety in order to secure large quantities of young stock for market, but rather grow it on a year or two longer, studying its char- acter and peculiarities and paying especial regar.l to maintaining and improving its constitution, sr that now when a variety is disseminated we hav every confidence that it will respond to ordinary cultural methods, when dne regard is taken of any peculiar habits or traits it may possess. Methods of Propagating. The time honored method of perpetuating varie- ties by cuttings is still almost universally in prac- tice, and when soil is suitable some varieties ot stock so progagated succeed well. This subject ha.= called for a good deal of experiment and discussion of late years, and I think it is conceded by most growers that where the soil is of a loamy "nature, most varieties at present in cultivation under glass succeed equally as well, if not better, than grafted stock. Where the soil is of a poor quality, requir- ing large supplies of liquid or other food, it stands to reason that plants grafted on manetti or other stocks possessing an abundance ot fine feeding roots can absorb and use it to more advantage than own root stock. Propagating by grafting being practically new in this country as applied to stock under glass, there Is a better field for advance and improvement, both as regards the variety and the class of stock to be used, the style of graft, quality, size of cion and after treatment. Within the past few years I have seen many Im- provements in this method of propagation, because instead of being only copyists we are doing our own thinking, and when we have to think for ourselves, we are just as certain to improve as that the sun will rise in the east. Grafting. Most of the establishments which practice graft- ing in quantities are equipped with neat and sensible cases in which to care for the young stock until the plants are fit to be placed on the bench; and this 1 consider the most essential element to success. That grafted stock is being used more freely year by year is certain, and this very fact proves that we are moving along the ri^ht lines; but before we entirely drop own root stock, we should first satisfy our- selves by experiment that our soil and varieties are best adapted to grafted stock, as indiscriminate planting of grafted stock, irrespective of quality of soil and other conditions, may not always be a suc- cess. Benches. The most suitable kind of a bench for rose cul- 1 ture has also been a much discussed question, and I this discussion has led to many real and economic Improvements. There is a wide difference between the old lumber bench of twenty years ago. with the everlasting repairs which kept it company, and the neat and indestructible iron and tile benches of the present day. Even in the matter of solid benches for those who still have a favor for them there is a decided improvement. Bringing as we do our expe- rience of the past, and our scientific knowledge re- garding oration and drainage of soil into our ser- vice we are able to build benches better suited to the requirements of the stock. Little Advance in Planting or Watering Methods In respect to planting we cannot say we have made any great advances in recent years, the same general principles applying as formerly. Some few years ago we imagined we were on the edge ot dis- covering something new regarding watering, and the theory of sub-irrigation was given an impartial trial by many of our expert growers, only to be relegated after a time to "the realms of innocuous desuetude." Other schemes, automatic and otherwise, have been advocated and tried, but so far as the rose is con- cerned we have to depend on the accurate judgment of the man with the quick eye and the deft hand for our success. Scientific Studies Helpful. Our studies in plant and soil chemistry are every year bringing us nearer perfection in cultural meth- ods, particularly as regards the quality of food re- quired by the plants in confinement under our care where we have to attend to their every want and •■supply it at the proper time. It is encouraging and a gratifying augury to find so many of our young brethren devoting themselves to the attainment ot knowledge on a scientific basis. They are sure of heir reward. A Rosy Outlook. Last but not least we have the society which through the energetic efforts ot its officers has done much to make the rose popular, to gather and dis- seminate knowledge as to cultural methods, control of pests, etc.. and to foster that brotherly feeling among the craft, where friendly discussions ot our many interests must of necessity be of the greatest importance, and lead to advancement. So that with the advanced methods and our past experience to guide us. and the knowledge science has placed at our command and the facilities we enjoy in Improved construction, perfect ventilating machinery, excel- lent heating systems and our advanced sclentlflo knowledge, the outlook tor the rose grower Is of a rosier hue than it has ever been in the hl.story of American floriculture. Hemerocallis Flava, Lemon Lily. The hemerocallis family comprises a beautiful group of plants with trumpet, lily-like flowers. The name hemerocallis signifies day lily .and is most ap- propriate, as derived from the Greek it means "beau- tiful by day." by reason no doubt ot the fact that its blossoms close at night. Funkias are known also as day lilies. They embrace, however, all such as have white or blue flowers, with large, bro.ad foliage; whereas hemerocallis embraces those with yellow, orange, or bronze flowers, at the same time possess- ing narrow, strap-shaped leaves. These day lilies are most useful for the hardy bor- der, and the flowers of most varieties are fragrant. Any good garden soil suits their culture, but the richer the better the results. Neither are they ad- verse to growing in shady situations, or moist places: Photo by J. F. .JohiLston. HemerocalHs Flava. Combating Enemies. In our battles with our insect and parasitic ene- mies, we have been ably supported and advised by some of the best entomologists and professors ot horticulture, who have supplied us with the life his- tories of nearly all insects and parasites injurious to our crops and the most effective means of extermi- nating them or keeping them in check. Our thanks are especially due to Professor Byron D. Halstead for tlie much needed advice and information he has given us on tliese subjects. Great Advance in Building and Heating. During the past decade our most radical advance- ment has been in horticultural construction and heating systems as applied to the same. Not so many years ago when we thought of building we had our- selves to be architect and builder, plan and lay down our own heating system, and be general utility man. We have now professional architects vieing with each other as to who will produce the most economic shadeless and handsome buildings, suited to our wants with heating systems and ventilating apparatus, which are simply perfection when com- pared to our buildings and appliances of twenty >'ears ago. When we compare the handsome, lofty, almost shadeless and well ventilated structures of the present with the low-walled, heavy-raftered, hand-ventilated building of twenty or twenty-five years ago, we must wonder how it was possible for the growers of those days to produce such excel- lent stock as they did. Trade Papers Beneficial. We- also have the advantage ot high class, educa- tional trade papers, in the columns of which we can in a friendly way discuss questions pertaining to the profession, and which I consider can, with justice, lay claim to the credit of aiding us very materially In our progress. in fact, they seem somewhat partial to such condi- tions. H. flava, the subject of the illustration, is styled the lemon day lily, sometimes erroneously given as being orange in color, which would allude to H. fulva. H. flava flowers in June and July. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. Long Island. A Coming Tree. Cedrela sinensis is considered a coming tree for nurserymen to possess. Having all the excellences of the ailanthus to recommend it with none of the bad qualities of the latter it is destined to become very popular. The ailanthus is known to thrive well in cities, in waste ground and situations deemed un- desirable for many trees. But it suckers terribly, and when in flower the odor from the blossoms is sickening. The Cedrela sinensis approaches the ail- anthus closely in a botanical way, and has some resemblance to it in habit of growth and appearance of foliage; and it posses.ses all the good qualities of the other. But it does not sucker: neither is there any objectionable odor to the flowers. These are borne in drooping panicles, often over two feet in length, but as the color is greenish white they are not attractive except by their singularity. It cannot be said suckers never appear: but no more than from many another tree which is not olijected to. The pear for instance will push up a shoot from its roots at times, as will many another tree: but when roots are uninjured there will be no sprouting. This will make the cedrela a valuable street tree, and it is for this purpose it is thought it will be much sought for. It is hardy and quick growing. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 806 The Florists' Bxchan^e LOOK! See Us Grow. ARAUCAKIA EXCELSA a specialty. 6,000 are in now. imported from Ghent, Belgium this Spring, 1906. Now planted in 5V> and 6 in. pots, well established, and ready for shipment to all parts of America. All these are grown for us hy an Arauoaria Specialist in Ghent, Belgium. NO SEEDIilNGS, hut Aniuearias raised from top euttings only are offered. This is now "ur llth Anniversary, and our importations have grown from 250 in the nrat year to the remarkable number of 6.000 IN THE ELEV- ENTH YEAR. My reputation as Araucaria Importer gains footway in every greenhouse and florist store in America. Our Arancarias need no coaxing, genuine facts tell in quality and cheapness. Please Note Our Lowest Prices 10 to 12 ins high •2-vr. old. 3 tiers, 51/2 in. pots, S0.50; 12 to 14 ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers, SVa n pots $0 CO ; 14 to 16 iris, high, 3-vr., 3 to 4 tiers, 6 in. pots, S0.75 ; 18 to 20 ins., 3-yr., 4 to ) tiers 6 in pots $1.00 ; 20 to 40 Ins., 4-yr. old ; 6 in. pots, 5 to 6 tiers, S1.25. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA SPECIMEN, 7 in. pots. 3 to 4 fuct liiKh. $.-i.0Oeach. ARAUCARIA COMPACTA ROBUSTA, 6to 7 in. pots, unusually larue. very beautiful, from $1.25. $1,.'». $1.7,'), $2.00 each. GLAUCA. C in. pots. $1.00. $1.2.'^, $I..W each. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 7 in. pots, made-up plants. 1 large in center, 3 smaller sizes. 22 to 2.^) in. high around, gives them a good appear- ance. $2.00 each. G in. pots, single plants, if, to 40 in. high, 5 to (i good leaves. 4 year old, $1.26 to $1.50 each ; C in. pots, 30 to 35 in. high. 4 year old, 5 good leaves, $1.00 ; bVz in. pots. 3 year old, 25 to 30 in. hign. 5good leaves, 76c. made-up plants. 3 and 4 in. pots. 18 to 20 in. high. 2.5 cts. to 30 cts. each. KENTIA BELMOREANA, b\i to 6 in. pots, bushy. fine plants, from 75 cts. to $1.00 to $1.25 each. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up, 26 cts. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, 15 cts. SCOTTII FERNS, 3's in., 25 cts.: 3 in.. 15 cts. 6 in.. 60 cts. large, bushy. SCOTTII FERNS, 2'/= in. 6 cts. BOSTON and PIERSON FERNS, 'I'A to 4 in.. 6-B-7 to 15 cts. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 1 in., large, bushy plants, suitable for benches. J2 to 15 cts. Surplus Stock of Bedding Plants to Close Out. GERANIUMS, .Jean Viaud. best pink. 6 m. pots. 25 cts. ; mixed best varieties. 6 in. pots, 20cts large plants : 4 in., mixed best colors, 6 cts. VERBENAS, V,i in. pots, best white, suitable to lilant nut and for designing. $2.00 per 100. VERBENAS, 2V2 in. pots, mixed varieties. the same price. ASTERS, Victoria, all colors, 2'/; in. pots, $2.60 I.er 100. ZINNIA ELEGANS, ^% in., 3 cts. LOBELIA, Dwarf Blue. 2V2 in.. 2M cts. PE- TUNIAS, best single. 3 cts.. V: and 3 m. pots. FUCHSIAS, Blackl-rince.3in.,5cts. HELIO- TROPE, 4 in., blue, in bloom. 0 cts. NAS- TURTIUMS, 4 in.. 5 ( ts CALADIUM ES- CULENTUM,4 in..6cls BEGONIA VERNON, red or pink. Sets. AGERATUM, 1 hir. sets. SOLANUM or JERUSALEM CHERRY, the same strain as we sell at (.'hristnias for 75 cts. to $1.00: $7.00 per 100. Our well known MOONVINES, 3 in. 5 cts : 4 in. 10 cts. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 Ontario Street, - - PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Governor Herrick Vioiet. THE NEW SINGLE VIOLET; the finest, freest and the greatest money maker ever offered. Write me about it to-day. Prices: one dozen, $2.00; 100, $10.00; 1000 at $75.00 or 5000 or more at $60.00 t>er 1000. No. i STOCK. n. R. CARLTON, WILLOUGHBY, OHIO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MARIE LOUSE VIOLETS Schuneman's famcuiB Violets are well-known as the most fragrant of all Violets. Fine plants for benchinK at once, k'naranteed the best stock in the market, none better. Only $2.00 per 100; %\h.00 per 1000. Come and take a look at them. Only 17 miles from Now York City. Money re- turned if not suited. GEO. T. ))CniJNCMAN, Violet Range. B\LDWINS, L. I., N. T. Mention The Florlsf Bachange when writing. Asparagus Plamosus strong iilantK, 2M hw-h rots, . . S2.5.00 per 1000 Agpars^uH KobiiKtun, stroiiK plants. 2Vz inch pots. *1,00 lier 100. F. C. Schweinfurth ® Co. RIDOUWOOI), N. J. Mention The FlorUtB* Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids. This strain has no equal or better. Per- fect flowers of Giant type in five true colors well grown plants from 2iin. pots $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; from ?. in. pots $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. OmmSm^mma^^ Obcontoa Grmndl- t~rgrWMU9€Mm flora. The celebrated Ronsdorfer and Lattmans Hybrids most beau- tiful strain from 2^ in. pots. $3.00 per 100. in- cluding the fringed varieties. Primula ChlnensSs Also the very finest strain ()n the market all colors including the lilue variety from 2i in. pots $3.00 per lO'i. Asparagus. 'X"nSr From flats tiiu' pinnts SL.'iO per 100. $l'i,'.o p''i' 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Begonia ''Gloirc de Lorraine" and ''Turnford Hall" NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. Propagated strictly from single leaf- tlii.« methofi gives much l)ettcr re.sults tlian from euttings, $15.00 per 100, S140.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM FARLiEYENSE, 1% iuol) pots, $8.00 per 100 ; 21/2 inch pots, S15.00 per 100. Cash with order from unljnown correspondents. J. A. PETERSON, McHenry Ave., Westwood, CINCINNATI, OHIO Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS per 1.000 per 100 Plumosus Seedlings SIO.OO $1.2.5 21 in. pots 18.00 2.00 Pansy Seed, large Howering. per oz., *1.00 PRIMROSES Chinese, ready July 10 ... Obconica, alba roses Forbesi Smilax, 2 in. pots P. W. Narcissus, 13 ctm. C A S M . per 100 «2.00 2.00 2.00 1.2.5 1.26 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Mention The Florists* Blrehange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK TO CLEAN OUT. 350 ADIANTUM Farleyense. 13 in. pots. $8.00 per 100. 15PIERSONIFERNS, larsc.Sin. pans. $2.00 each. 500 BEGONIA, I iloirr He Lorraine. $15 00 per 100. 200 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, 3 and 4 in. pots. S.5 (in ;iiii1 Sli' 00 ; mixed. .500 GERANIUMS, Grant, S. A. Nutt and others, 300 SALVIA SPLENDENS, 2i in. pots $2.00 per 100. ■lOO ASTERS, Giant of the Market, 26 in. pots, $1.50 per 100. ., ^^ ^ ^^ 250 COLEUS, 3 colors, Golden Bedder and others, 3 in. pots. $2..50 l>er 100. 100 CANNAS and CALADIUMS, 4 and S in. pots. $5 no and $20.00 per 100. 1000 LIMA BEANS, ready to plant ont. 50c. per 100. 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS, early summer. 25c. per 100. This must be sold, as in need of room, write for prices on larger lots. DEAIN & PARSE, 51 Ashwood Ave. - SUMMIT, N. J. MentloD The Florists' Erchaiige when writing. AFEWQOODTHINQSYODWANT DTSosena Indivlaa, 4 and S In., 110,00 and $36.00 per 100. Alternantbera, red and yellow, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100 Asparaeis Sprengerl, 2 in., $2.60 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Double Gen. Grant, Poitevlne. Mme. Sallerol, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 In. pots $4.00 per 100. Vlnca Var.,2 In., t2.00 per 100; 3 in.. $4.00 per 100. Rex BeiTonla, nice plants, 2 and 2M in., $&.00 per 100. COI.EUS, Verschaffeltli and Golden Bedder 2 inch. »2.00. per 100. Clear Plant, Heliotrope, Blue Asreratuni, Lemon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention Ilie Florliti' Sxetaanc* wlien writing. ALTERNANTHERAS PARONYCHIOIDES MAJOR, red ; AUREANANA, yellow, 2'- inch pots, $2.00 per 100. VICK & HILL COMPANY, Box 613, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Uentlon The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. Mention The Floriitg' Exohmge whan writing. ASPARAQDS PLUMOSDS NANUS Extra fln*. plants in 3 1u. pots from seed sown last August. $6.00 per 100. ABparagriis ijprengreril, large, bneby plants, 3 in. pots, 6c. Cyrtomiam Falcatum, the E0II7 Fern. This is the last chance to buy 2 in. stock to grow on before September 16; fine stock, 3c. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. C5 >^i< rvi rvi y^ ^ Allemania, Gray, Henderson, iVI. Washington, Melallica, from 3 in. pots, line stock. .M.OO per 100 Shellroad Greenhouses, uAi^nMORKl'Mi). Ifentlon The Plorlats' Bzchaogt when writing. ♦ AA AAAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA ♦ I GERANIUMS c^.^'^^E. t L Fall Delivery In any Quantity. ^ ^ I have almost 300,000 Stock Plants to ^ ^ work from, and want your order now so ^ ^ that I can give it special attention. ^ ^ Send for Descriptive Price List. ^ i SMILAX t 2 Per Per T Z 100 1.000 r 4 150,000 Smilax ready June 15th. ^ carefully cut and grown ^ with air space around every ^ pot ^ 25,000 Asparagus FlnmoBus 2 once repotted 2.50 ^ 25,000 Asparagae Robustus 2 once repotted, a great im- 2 provement on Plumosus. 1 Try a hundred 5.00 2 2.000 Asparagus Deflexus, a 2 beautiful pot plant 5.00 Z 75.000 Asparagus Sprengeril 2 once repotted into 2i rose ^ 3 pots 2.00 15.00 r J 5,000 Asparagus Sprengeril ^ Z 3 in. pots 5.00 40.00 T Z Sample Plants of any Stock. 5c. each, Send^ 3 for List. ^ ALBERT M. HERR ► T. 4 Tf n A STF.R. PA. f ► 20.00 ^ ► ► 40.00 ^ ► LANCASTER, PA. Uentlon The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. COLEUS GOLDEN BEDDER and VERCHAFFELTII, tine strong plants from 2>4 in. pots. $20.00 per 1000. Extra fine MOON VINES, 4 in. pots. $8.00 per 100. JOHN SCOTT. Rutland Road and East 45th Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 2890 Bedford. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. TAKE NOTICE We still have good stock in quantity as follows: In bud and bloom. Geraniums, t). A. Nutt, A. Rlcard, John Doylc, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, Mme. Janlin. Glolre de France and otlior p"0(l varieties. 3^ In. pots, $5.00 per 100. Heliotrope, Obteftain and gueen of Violets, 3i.,. in. pots. S6.00 per 100. Cannae, O. Henderson. F. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Duke- and Martha Washington, ^reen foliage, beautitul i>iuk bloom, 4 in. pots, $5.00 per IdO. Begonia, fiowerlnt:, 3^^ In. pots. $5.00 per ICO. Begonia Kex, 3!.^ in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Single Petanlas. large flowering, 3in. pots, S^.-^O per 100. NaBturtluuis, 3 in. pots $2 60 per 100. Parlor Ivy, Ageratum, l>warf BIul-, Lobelia. Cuphea, 2^-^ in. pots, $2.00 per lOU. A'iuca Variegata, 2*-^ in. pots, very u'ood, $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2% in. pots, $2.00per 100. Rose '^^' 1 1V^1>| WILL OFFER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 26, NOON, attheir ANNUAL TRADE SALE - -V AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF DECORATIVE STOCK to grow on, from such well known growers as C ZELLER'S SON, JOHN SCOTT. SIEBRECHT A- SOIVT JOHN TSCHUPP CO., A. F. SCHRADER, LOUIS SCHMUTZ, J. F. SCHOLES, LEHNIG & WINNEFELD and othefs. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Auctioneers. ^^^ptlpnT';'^ Florists' Exchange when writing. CRAFTED ROSES FINE STOCK. READY NOW. Klchmond, <2.S0 per doz., f 16.00 per 100, {126.00 per 1000. Ktllarner, S2.60 per doz., $18.00 per 100, $160.00 per 1000. Etolle De France, $3.00 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Kalgerln, Vamot, Uncle John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, 2H in. pots, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Richmond. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Etolle De France. $12.00 per 100. Sunrise, Perle, Sunset, Chat«na7, $6.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. CANNAS Best named varieties from 3H in. pote, $5.00aDd {6.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Gen. Hutton. H. A. Allen, Merstham Yellow, Merstham Red, Mrs. Wm. Duckham. From 2 \i pots 91.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Oheltoni. Dora Stevens. Lady Oranston, Mrs. W. Higt^ie, Mrs. T. W. Pocbett From 2)>i in. pots $l.OU per doa.. $6.00 per 100. A. J. Balfour. G. W. ChildB, Dr. Engnehard, Nellie Pockett. From 2?^ in. pots, 76c. per doz.' $1.00 per 100. Colonel D. Appleton. Geo. Kalb, Mrs. McArthur, Mrs. Barkler, Maud Dean. Mrs. Coombs. Nagoya, Opah, Robt. Halliday, White Bounaffon, Wm. Dacknam. Price from t% in. pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng, Culllngfordll, Dorothy Devens. Harry May, Harry Parr. H. W. Reiman, Ivory, J. E. La>i 3.00 Ampelopsis Veitchli, pot grown 3 8.00 Castor Oil Plants 3HS 8.00 l\-i 4.00 Cuphea Platycentra 2M 3.00 Coleus, all the leading varieties . . 2M 3.00 " .. 3 4.00 English Ivy 31^ 8.00 Fevertew, double white 2H 3.00 Fachsia, double and single 3!^ 7.00 ** " 2M 3.00 Geraninms, double and single. Strong 3H 7.00 Special Color or variety Z% 8.00 Double and single 2^ 3.00 " Ivy Leaved 3H 8.00 Oazania ^plendens. V^ 4.00 Heliotrope, light and dark varieties 3?iS 6.00 2M 3.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, in bud 6 26.00 7 40.00 Ivy, German Vri 3.00 Lobelia, traillngand dwarf 2H' 3.00 Lantana, 12 best varieties 3 '5.00 Moonflower 4 10.00 2H' 4.00 Petunias, single 2H 3 00 Pelareonlnuis, ass't varieties — ZM 10.00 2M 6.00 Smllaz 3 3.50 Tropaeolum, double red and yel- low 2»4 4.00 Violets marie Louise $25.00 per 1.000 Miscellaneous rooted cuttings as advertised April 28, will have for the next ten days. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. VV^OOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, Mention The Florists' Eteehange when writing. IN. Y. GREENHOUSE, BEDDING /VEGETABLE PLANTS Geraniums, in variety, 40c. t)er doz. $2.00 per 1 00 and up. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. doz. 100 Achryanthes, Emersoni $ .40 $2.00 Alternanthera, red and yellow... .40 2.00 Hardy English Ivy 40 2.00 Lemon Verbena _.. .40 2.00 Smilax -- 40 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums, small flowered 40 Hardy Chrysanthemums, Aster tiowered 50 UAllLIA ROOTH, we are booking orders for fall delivery, send for list. Vegetable plants, Cabbige, Celery and Tomato, $1.00 per 1000 A cordial invitation in pxtfinlotl to all interested in Horticulture to visit us, Coweiiton Station, ililphia division P.. A o. It. K. i^ uiilt's north of Baltimore. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. llentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK per 100 <;eranlam8, fine 4 in., in bloom SB. 00 Caiinas, 4 in 6.0O Salvia. 4 in. Se.OO ;3in 4.00 Fuclisias, 4in. *8.00; 3 in 6.00 Iteeonlas, 4 in . $12.00 ; 3 in 8.00 MargaeriteB, 4 in 8.00 Caladium.ein 16.00 Vlnca Variegated and Major, 3 In 8.00 2 In 3.00 Roses, Richmond, 2'4 in., $7.00 per 100; 865.00 per 1,000 Cliatenay. I^a I>etroit. Ferle, Golden Gate,2!^in 3.50 Oash or 0. O. D. W. I. & M. S. VESEY, fORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Mention The FIorlBte* Exchange when writing. I\l \g (Hardy English) 4 in. pots. 5 feet V T high, very bushy. $10.00 per 100. Cash. JOHN R.CCK <&. SON. Bridgeport. Conn. I Uention The Florlats* Dxchantre when writing. I Asters. (136) I send you three flowers and buds of white asters. The plants are now blooming finely. A year ago last May, in my boxes of asters for plant- ing out I noticed three plants among the Queen of the Market asters send- ing up flower spikes while still in the box. I transplanted these carefully by themselves. By the twelfth of June they were in full flower, each bloom a good double white. I saved the seed from these three plants and have at present over three hundred plants in bud and flower, like the samples sent which I think is a splen- did novelty and would be a most use- ful florist flower. They were sown the twentieth of March the same time that I sowed the Queen of the Mar- ket, which, I notice, have not yet commenced to send up flower spikes. I would like your opinion of the flow- ers. J. B. Iowa. — The aster flowers submitted are of good size and pure in their white- ness, and certainly have commercial value. The tendency of these selected flowers to bloom early is, we think, a desirable feature; and it the present lot growing show the same character- istics, it would seem as it they could be brought into a flxed type, and be desirable for commercial purposes. Gloxinias. (137) We have some gloxinia bulbs set in February in a mixture of sand, loam and mold. They thrived and grew nicely until the buds show- ed; but since then the outer edges of the leaves have turned very brown and the plants seem to be dying. They are in 5-inch pots, and have been given sun each morning; but we were careful to keep the water off the foliage. Can you give a .satisfactory explanation of the trouble? Illinois. W. & SON. — The gloxinia bulbs are suffering from some local condition which we are unable to deterinine from the in- formation supplied. We would ad- vise, however, that some of the plants be turned out of the pots and the roots examined to see if they are per- fectly healthy; also If the drainage Is correct in the bottom of the pots, and if anything is wrong there it should be remedied at once. Gloxinias should not receive any direct sunjlght, and we would advise giving theni a little shade through the day. If it is seen that the roots are perfectly healthy, and fill the pots, we would be inclined to think that the leaves are attacked with the rust so common to gloxinias, for which there is no cure after it once gets a hold on the plants. PLANT BARGAINS LAST CHANCE Astor.s— Immense lot ot excellent plants PL.\NT KOW. Larse Branching— White, Khell Pink, i*?, •. 'I','' \^'''™'^^^- Queen of Market -White, Shell Pink, Rose and Lavender Snowdrift — The Earliest White price S3.00 per 1000. ' ^ ' Cobea Scandens— Fine stock, 3 in. manv i in., S4.00 per 100. ^ Cannas— Mme. Berat, and Chas Molin dark and light pink, 3 in. $2..50 p^r lou' Penn.sylvania, Iwst tall red, 3 in., $3.00 j.er 100 Lobelia Gracilis— No better plants in country, bushy, 2% in, full bloom, 2.50 per Coleus— Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii 3 in., $2.00 per 100. Moonvine— E.xeeilent plants, well vined 214 in., S2..50 per 100 Iv.v-Leaved Geranium.s— In fiiU bud and bloom, white, light and dark pink, 21/, in., Sa^M perlOO. " Roses- Brides and Bridesmaids, strongly braiiflied, 3 in. ready for shift, $5.00 per 100 $45.00 per 1000. ' NATHAN SMITH a SON, Adrian, Mich Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Plants I.atanla Borbonica, 2H In. pots, $3.00; 3 In- !'•'"'=•!,'?■ '^ ^P-"" P"' IW. Large specimen plants' trom$2.00to$6.00each. i'—""> Kentla Beliuoreana and Forftterlana,2ii In pots, $8.00; 3 In., $16.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100-«in' $16.00 per doz.; 7 in. and upward, $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca I'Utescen8,3 1n.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 6 in., $1.00 each and upward. Pandauas Utllls, 21n. pots, »3.0O; 4 in., $20 00 per 100. Phoenix Kecllnata, 6 In. pots, $36.00 per 100. Phoenix Canariensis, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $36.00 each. K'»uio, Arancarla Bxcelsa, 6 in. pots, $65.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, 2!-^ In. pots, $3.00 per lOO Nephrolepis Compacta,31n. pots, $8.00: 4 In. $16.00 per 100. Plants In Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. IfentloD The FlorlBts' Exchane* when writing. STOCKYOUWIllAllWANT Baby Ramblar, 5 in. pot plants.$2.50 per doz. Per 100 Boston and Anna Foster Fern, ready to shift $4.00 Boston Ferns, :i inch. g.oo Hydrangea Otaksa, Vinca Major, and Shasta Daisy, 'J* inch 2.50 Clematis Paniculala, 4 inch __ 6.00 2i inch 3.00 Started Caladiums 5.00 English Ivy, 8i inch long laps, full stock 6.00 Abutilon Savltzii, 2h inch 2.OO Shasta Daisy and Gaillardia Grandiflora. ■2h inch __ 2.50 5000 Commercial Chrysanthemums, list free. 2k inch. 2.00 5000 Potted Cannas, 3i inch pots 5.00 Cash, please. BENJAMIN GONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Uention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. )OOOQOCOOCOOCOgSg»gOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOCeOOegOCOOCQOgCOOOO^CPC^COCSgOCOOgCi5^=^^CgC^OC» BEDDING PLANTS Ready to ship the day order is received. COLEUS, from 2ii' lu. pots, fine plants, $2.00 per 100; $17.00 per 1000. Golden Itedder, Vergchalleltii, Vit:toria, and 10 other fancy varietii's. BO.STON FERNS, ready tor 6 Incli pots, $36.00 per 100 ; 6 inch, $50.00 ; 7 Inch, $05.00. H. IV. EATOIN, South Sudbury, Mass. Uention Itie Florlsta' Bxchange wbe. wrltlux. 808 The Florists' E;xchange Boston. News of the Week. The Gardeners and Florists' Club held one of their very successful outinjis on Tuesday afternoon at the estate of Mrs. W. C. Brandegee and L/arz Anderson, Brookline. At the former place the.v were received by David Weir and at the latter by Dun- can Finlayson. About 85 members were present, and a very instructive and enjoyable afternoon was spent viewing these two fine estates where rival Italian gardens have marred the beauties of some of New Bnglands' finest slopes. In the evening of the same day a rousing club meeting was held with a very large attendance. There was no lecture, but a large batch of ques- tions kept the gathering busy till a late hour. It was voted to hold the picnic about the end of July, and an invitation, received from William Sim to vi.sit his establLsliment at Clif- tondale and see his tomatoes, was accepted but no date announced. Two new members were elected. On the exhibition tables were a fine pot of helitrope Fran Lederle from Alfred Poetsch. which received a report of merit; Rose W. C. Egan from Chas. Sander and Asparagus plumosus Crawshawii from James Crawshaw, both of which received a report of merit. An exhibit of hybrid eremu- rus from the Mount Desert Nurseries received a report of superior merit. An invitation was received from the North Shore Horticultural Society to visit their show June 27-28. Visitors from a distance attending the meeting were C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.; J. W. Rodgers, Cincinnati, O.; and S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia. This was the last meeting till Fall, none being held during July and Au- gu.st. The New England Cemetery As.so- ciation visited the Newtonville Ceme- tery in charge of H. Wilson Ross, on June 14 and had a very enjoyable and instructive outing viewing his large quantities of bedding and herba- ceous gardening. About fifty members and friends were present, all of the New England States being repre- sented. Daniel Iliffe is building an iron frame conservatory for Mrs. Joshua Crane at Westwood, and is also sup- plying the material for the erection of three iron frame commercial houses for Doburn & Shannon, Wo- burn and one coinmercial house for Howard of West Newton. Julius Heurlin of the Blue Hills Nurseries has returned from a visit to New York. E. W. Wood, of West Newton, Mass., father of Elijah A., and Win. K. Wood, is lying critically ill at his home; little hopes of his re- covery are entertained. J. W. D. LAWRENCE, MASS. — Alfred Wag- land will sail for Europe this montli. He intends to visit all parts of the British Isles. Mr. Wagland is being favorably spoken of as a candidate for the office of selectman to represent the Arlington district at the next an- nual Spring election. EVERETT, MASS.— On June 13 the barn of D. Robinson & Sons, florists, was destroyed by Are. The horses and wagons were safely taken out. The damage, which is considerable, is cov- ered by insurance. BRIGHTON, MASS. — Fire caused damage of $2,000 to the greenhouse conducted by Isaiah Guarley, 17 Spring street, on the evening of June 14. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. SOMERVILLE, MASS. — Edward C. Ilnlmes, florist and seedsman, Somer- ville, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court. His liabilities amount to $31.- 245, of which only $600 is secured and $30,746 is unsecured. The assets are estimated at $9,372, of which $4,000 Is represented in stock in trade, $5,000 in msur.ince policies in the Royal Arcan- um, and $296 in debts due on open ac- counts. There ara about 400 unsecured creditors. PORT SCOTT, KAN.— The Hart Pion- eer Nurseries have gone into Bank- ruptcy. D. F. Campbell has been ap- pointed receiver and he immediately as- .sumed control of the business. A. B. Combs was the ?ole proprietor of this concern. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. LOOMIS. CAL.— A. Mitting, who started and for several years managed the California Carnation Company here, has sold his half interest in that com- pany to H. L. McGowan, and removed to Sequel. He has now started two new establishments, the Western Carnation Company at Soquel and the California Wholesale Florists, at Santa Cruz. LINCOLN, NEB.— The Galbraith Nur- series have been incorporated with an authorized capital of $25,000 and a paid up capital of $21,000. The officers are: George Galbraith, president; Dee Han- sen, vice-president and general mana- ger; G. W. Hansen, secretary and treas- urer. CROWDER CITY. MO.— The Crowder City Nursery Company has been incor- porated with a capital stock of $25,000. The incorporators are Harry E. Russell, Chas. M. Smith, Louisa A. Hollis, Jos- eph B. Henderson. Horace M. Murray, John R. Banks and Redmond D. Hoover. CHESWICK. PA.— The McRae-Jenkln- son Company has been incorporated to do a general florist business; capital, $10,000. Directors, George McRae, Jr., Cheswick; Thomas F. Jenkinson, J. E. MacCloskey. Jr., Pittsburg. LOS ANGELES. CAL. — Wright's Flower Shop has been incorporated by T. H. Wright. W. L. Wern and R. H. Oilman, all of Los Angeles. Capital stock. $10,000, and $300 subscribed. PROPHETSTOWN. ILL. — Charles W. Noyes has sold his greenhouse estab- lishment to Hilger Brothers, who have taken possession. GRAND FORKS, N. D.— E. S. Vince- land. Hillsboro, has bought a block of land here, and will use it for green- house purposes. PRICEBURG. PA.— Matthew Horax has sold his florist business to Thomas Rolls. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING. RICHMOND, IND. — A half-dozen new greenhouses are now in the course of construction west of the city by E. G. Hill & Co., on the tract of ground re- cently purchased. They will be com- pleted by the first of August. HOLDREGE. NEB.— Dr. Davidson and his two brothers, EHx and Martin, will build a greenhouse, 100x22 feet, and embark in the florist business. A com- petent man will be in charge. ELMIRA, N. Y. — The La France Car- nation Company has broken ground for its new range of greenhouses. The plans are to have 30,000 square feet of glass. WOODHAVpN, N. Y. — Albert Boos is building three greenhouses, each 100 by 16 feet, of the Dietsch style of con- struction. B. WHITESTONE, L. I. —The Hinode Florist Company is building two more greenhouses, each 125 by 28 feet. NEWBURGH. N. Y. — The Yuess Flor- al Company has broken ground for the erection of a large greenhouse. KANSAS CITY. MO.— A. J. Loydd will erect a new greenhouse to cost $1,000. EAST ROCHESTER, N. H.— Elihu A. Corson is building a greenhouse, 75x20 feet. MASPETH. N. Y.— A. Sauerwald is erecting three greenhouses, each 100 by IS feet. HAZELTON, PA.— George Seidel is building a new greenhouse. ENNIS. TEXAS.— W. B. Forrest is building a greenhouse 130x40 feet. ST. JOHN. N. B. — The boiler house, together with contents, and the ends of four greenhouses at Messrs. W. & K. Pedersen's horticultural establish- ment on the Sandy Point road, have been destroyed by fire. The total dama-ge will amount to $1,000. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS Specially written for the use of the amateur customers. Send Twenty-five cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The universal favor in which these Directions are held, as shown by the many orders received therefor, encourages us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better re- lations between the dealer and his customer. TRY SOME! BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, gUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Dlrecilons COVERING A NUMBER 'OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE " CULTURALS " have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catal^jgue. Equipped with these, just hand one out witli each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to con- sult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. The following " Culturals " arc now ready: AMARYLLlScHippeiistrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS ASTERS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS BULBS CABBAGE and CAULI- FLOWER CANNA CARNATIONS, MONTHLY CELERY CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBINGPLANTS Hardv COLEUS, and other bedders CROCUS, Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOT BEDS and FRAMES HOUSE PLANTS. Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for House and Garden PRICE LIST MUSHROOM CULTURE ONIONS PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PEONIES PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TOMATOES TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES VIOLETS WATER GARDEN. How to make and Manage a I Printed on_ white paper, clear type, size c .\ «!^ ' ' ■ selectii 500 Cultural Directions for $1.50 , , -. -^ ^,...,...,- , f nnn o en , in<-lips, In an assortment, yonr selection of nut A.uuu - - - - _ Z.3U ) less than 100 of eacli, delivered carrla,je paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of e.ioh leaflet for your name, address, etc Itjou desire this imprint (3 lilies) we will put same on for you at 60 cents for 600, 76 cents for 1000. Special Muotatioiis will be made on quantities of 10.000 " CULTURALS " or over. A. T. Dc La Marc Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd. Pubs. Tlic Florists' Exchange. P. O. Box, 1697, NEW YORK A. M. HENSHAW ..Wholesale Florist.. 52 West 28th Street, NEW YORK First class Roses and Carnations a specialty. Consipiiiiients Solicited. Tel. ■'i.ssi? Madison Sq. Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills. N. J. Tel. 28 A. Ifentlon The Florists* Exchange when wrltlnf. A. MOLTZ Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK 1st Floor. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Sq. UentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS StroiiK Plants. February or March struck, healthy and free from disease. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refunded if not satis factory, S2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000- C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 RtllNEBECH, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Bacbanse when writing. VINCA 4 in., S.'j.OO per 100. 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Cannas, Austria. Pres. Cleveland. $1.50: Ameri- ca. $2,00 per 100. German Ivy, 2 in., plants $1.2.5 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in.. 2 plants in pots, vines 4 to 7. SS.OO per 100 : 2 in.. $2.00 : R. C, $1.00 per 100. Glechoma, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. n. DAINN & SON, ™' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SWEET PEA SEED New crop of my Christmas llnworing Sweet Pea Seed : Christmas Pink ami Florence Denver. imre white, will be ready AuRust 1st. These two well known varieties are raised by over 2000 florists in all parts of the world. Here is one of the many letters I received : r>E.\H Sir:— My Sweet Peas which I raised from your seed received the high- est awant in Boston, by the Carnation Exhibit, beinp: over in inches loTitr, .loiiN T. Gale. Teuksbury, Mass. New Christmas Flowering Hybrids: 20 to 30 colors, mostly blue, salmon, purple, lavender, in mixture, price. $1.00 per trade packet. Mrs. Eddie Wild, hne carmine,'$4.00 per 5 pkts.; not more than .5 packets to each customer. These new hybrids are just as free blooming as Christmas Pink and Florence Denzer; some much larKer. and received first class certificate of merit bv the Mass. Horticultural Society, Boston, March 24. All seed which originated with me is sold in my original sealed packets, with cultural direc- tions, directly to the growers for raising cut flowers, but none forseedmen for iiropaeating. AiNT o. zvouainbk:, Boui-id Brook, IN. J. Mention The FlorJeta* Blichange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, S3.BO A. T DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD, 2-8 Duane Street, New York June 23, 190S The Florists' Exchange 809 Wm. Stuart Allen Co. commission Merchanls In CUT FLOWERS ORCHIDS AT ALL »rASON» 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Nadlson Square kfentloQ tbe riorlsta' Etzcban^e whea writing. C. BONNET O. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale riorists 106 Livingston Street, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone: 4fi3S Main. ronsitjnments solicited. Out-of-town orders carefully att<_'niied to. Give us a trial. Mention The Florieta* Exchange when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... -THE RELIABLE HOUSE- MO West 28th Street Telephone 324-325 Madison Square. Mention The Florlsta' Eicbange when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST -28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Medleoo Square gro^ve:rs, axtentiont Always I»eaily to 'ceceive Fme Stck WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 ^Vest 2Qth Street 'Phono, 661 MailHon Square. NEAV YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orctiids Estahhstieil IWH lf»Dt1on the Flertata* fach»D|re wbeB writing. ALEX. J. GITTMAN Tbe mrtiolesale Florist ot Ple-w Vork 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 1664-1666 Madison Square Mention tbe FlorlBtfl' Bxchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLOeiSTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN. N. Y. Uentlon the FlorlBte' Bicbapge when writing. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the riorUti' Btxcb&nge when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER 1 Wholesale OommlBBlon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 'Willoti^Kby St.. ""•'"SsSrikain. BROOKLYN, N.-Y. Mention tbe riortsts* Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 33 VTEST 30th STREET HK.W YORK Conslgnmenta SoUciterl. Telephone : 280 Madison 8q. Ifeatlaa tke riactata' Biehuse whea wrlttns. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY ALWAYS ON HAND THE HIGHEST WAI | tV ALWAYS ORADB OR VALLEY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS. JAMES McMANUS, jsIX"!, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Cut fiowER Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coo^an Building, NE.'W YORK Open every Mornlnu' at Six o'tlock for the Sale of Cut Flowere, Wall Space for advt rtislLtr piirposee to Rent. V. S. UURVAL., Jr., Secretary. Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. A. L YOUNG & CO. WHOLESUE FLORISTS 54 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3559 Madtson Square. Consignmonts of choice o.nt flowers solicited. Prompt paymeuts. Give us a trial. Uentlon tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. ALFRED H.LANGJAHR 56 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 462G-462~ Dladigon Square Established 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS Coiislg:tiinents of First Class Stock Solicited. FRANK MILLANG Wholesale Commlsilon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Telephone Call: 200 AludlBon 8A ^. \^ ^ "t o. *^ Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO VJ. GHORMLEY wh-'^^sau^'jomm.ss.on Receiver and Slilpper of all varieties of Cat Flowers Telephones, 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK wtoiesaie Prices oi Gui Flowers, New yoik, June 2i, ieo6 Prices 4aoteAI8IEe Gladiolds 8.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to I 00 to 50 to .50 to ..50 to .50 to .60 to .75 to 26.00 to 10.00 tc 10.00 to 5.00 to 25.00 to .60 to 1.00 to to to 20.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 1.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 5.00 6.00 0.00 .76 1.50 60 00 15.00 15.00 6.00 50.00 1.0(1 4.00 1 Inf'r grades, all colore M , White... 2 Standard S Varieties C •FANOT— ^ CThe highest OT grades of C9 eUmdanl Tar.) L Novelties Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette Pink Red Vel. & Var. White Ptnk Red Yel. & Var. Pansibb, per doien bunches... Peonieh Smilax Sweet Peas, per bunch to .75 to .75 to .75 to .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 3 00 to 1.00 to .50 to to to to .60 to 2.00 to 10.00 to .02 to .50 1.00 1 00 1 00 1 00 2 00 2.00 2 00 2.00 3 00 C 00 2 00 1.00 75 8.00 15.00 .04 WALTER F. SHERIDAN 'Wholesale Florist S'.'-?r„"»'iurrJ 39 WEST 38TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations J,'Jsr:'oVV^:M JOHN l. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Edw. C Horan SS West 28th St., INEW^ VORK TELEPHONE, 1462-1463 riADISON SQUARE CUT RUOWERS AT WHOL,ESAUE GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West, 29th Street,, New York Tei.f.ihi'NE: ^.Tja Maiusiin .^qdare Mention Hie Florlete' Bxchaage when writing. J. Sellsman Joseph J. Lew JOHN SELIGMAN& COMPANY Wholesale Florists 56 West 26th Street, Tel. 4878 Madison New York. Opposite New Vork Cat Flower Company Mention The Florlete' Bxchange when writing. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists S5 ma 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECmLTiES-Vlolett. Carnitlons ind Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Conslgn- menta .Solicited. Telephone I 8864 Madison Sunare Uentlon tbe riorigtg' Bxchange whea writing. Feank H. Tkaendly Charles Scoenok TRAENDLY & SCHENCK \(riiolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK and CUT FLOWEK EXCHANGE Telephones I 798 and 799 HADIBON SQUAHE Consignments Solicited Mention tbe Florlete Bxehange whes writing. JOHN YOUNG Wholesale Florist 61 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: aeO-HM MADISON SQUARE Mention the norlete' Bichenge when writing. THOMASYOUNQ Wholesale florist 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK TelepfaoDe. 4850 Madison Square coDSlgnments or Choice Flowers sollcltel MeatloB tke rUrteta* lxebaii«« wbea wrltlas 810 The Florists* Bxchange The Finest BEAUTIES and LIBERTIES ^^"'^^cU^K,f.-;.^«.:^^^^^^^^ S'weet Peas, Gardenias, also choice Paeonles and other out door flo-wers. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1235-1237 Filbert St., Philadelpliia UeDtlon The Florista' Exchange when wrldng. _^ SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Flerist of Philadelphia CHOICE BEAUTIES, $3.00 per doz ; CATTLEYAS, 40c. EACH. Ilrntlon The Floriati' Bichtnge when wriang. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO. Ltd. "fancy p/eonies," lilies 504 Liberty Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA. kfeotloD The Florists* Bxchanxe wbeo writtne. AND KAISERINS. THE LARGEST STOCK Of THE BEST BEAUTIES YOU Will Tll[ lEO NIESSEN COMPANY, FIND AT 1217 ARCH street, piiiiadeipiiia, pa. Uentlon The FIorlBte* EzchaDce whep wiiHpg. ■^ihjId e^a.xiL,.^z^ .a.wid h-a.stek LILIES Prompt Reports'* Business hours: 7 A. Sf. to 8 P. M WHOLESALE AND COMIIISSION FLOBIST 12S1 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA THE AMERICAN CARNATION PRICE, $3.50. SEND FOR A COPY A. T. DB LA. MARE Ptg:. & Pub. Co. Ltd., » Duane St., N.V. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Slrefls Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephoiif: H2-26-A. Mention The Florists* Dxchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist U02 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention The Florists* Etxcbange when writing. HOLTON k HUNKEL CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manutactnrers of WIRK liKSIGNS 457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Thone, Jlaln S74. P. 0. Box 103 Mention The Florlsta' Bxcbanc* when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers- Per 100 Boston June 1(1. 1906 10.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 1. 00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to to to 2.00 to to to to to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to .75 to to to 6.00 to to 4.00 to to 8.00 to 2.0O to to to to to to to to .35 to to to to 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 l.OO 50.00 8.00 1.00 6.00 10.00 3.00 Buffalo .June 18, 1906 20.00 15.00 10.00 3.00 7.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 1.50 1..50 1..50 1.50 2.50 2.60 2.50 2.50 1.00 40.00 1.00 8.00 10.00 3.00 1.00 2.00 15.00 to '2.5.00 to 20.00 to l.'i.OO to r,.00 to 8.00 to 7.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to to 2.00 to 2..50 to 2.80 to 2.50 to 2.50 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to 2.00 to .iO.OO to 2.00! to 10.00 to to to to 12.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to to 6.00 t(j 20.00 to to to to .60 to to to Datroit •Tune 10, 1906 30.00 to to to to 3.00 to . ..to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 4.00 to to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 25.00 to 20.00 to to .75 to to to . to. 3.00 to to., to . 4.00 to to . to . to . to . to . to. to . to . 10.00 10.00 50.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 60.00 30.00 10.00 1.60 Cincinnati Baltimore June 16, 1906'june li.. 1906 to 20.00 to to 4.00 to to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1..60 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to to to to to to to to .35 to to to to 30.00 2.5.,'iO 15.00 6.00 6.00 6.0O 3.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 20.00 10.00 4.00 .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 200 2.00 2.00 7.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 50.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 1.00 6.00 4.00 12.60 4.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 .50 to to 25.00 to 12.60 to 8.00 to to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to 5.00 to to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.001 . to 3.00 . to 3.00| . to 3.00 . to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 80.00, to 10.00 to to to 12.60, to 12..50 to 2.00 to 2.50! to to to 20.00 to to to 5.00 to 1.00 to to to NAMES AND VARIETIES A. BEAUTY, fancy— special . " extra " Nn. 1 Culls and ordinary.. BRIDE, 'IMAID, fancy-special extra. No. 1 No. 2 e GOLDEN GATE . K. A. VICTORIA LIBERTY METEOR PERLE ORCHIDS-Cattleyas f Inferior grades, all colors... ^ standard S Varlatlas H 4 White.. Pink Red Yellow and var... White Pink Red Yellow and var . ^ Fancy < Varlatlas O I Noveliias ADIANTUM ASPARAGUS. Plum, and Ten .... " Sprengeri, bunches. CALLAS DAISIES GLADIOLUS LILIES, Harrisii " Ijontiifiorum „ LILY OF THE VALLEY MIGNONETTE, ordinary " fancy PEONIES SMILAX VIOLETS, ordinary " fancy NARCISSUS SWEET PEAS Mllwaukaa .June l."!, 1906 25.00 18.00 12.60 6.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to S.OO 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.0O 20.00 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to . to .76 .to .to . to 15.00 . to 3.00 .to . to 2.00 I to 6.00 . to 26.00 .to . to., .to. to .to. .to. .to. Phll'dalphla •rune 111, 1906 15.00 10.00 6.00 1,00 6.00 6.00 2.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 20.00 to 15.00 to S.OO to 2.00 to to 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 to 1.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to to to 50.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 60.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to 12.00 to Pltlsburo St. Louis June 111, 19061 June IS. 1906 4.00 2.00 to to .to .to I to 20.00 .to . .to. .to. I to .to. .to. .to. to to to to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to 30.00 to 20.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to to 12.50 to 2.00 to to to 6.00 to 15.00 to to to to .20 to to to to 25.00 IS.OO 10.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 12.00 6.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.60 2.00 2.00 200 2.00 1.25 50.00 30.00 10.00 2.00 6.00 20.00 400 8.00 20.00 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to . 20.00 12.,50 8.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to 1.00 to 150 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 26.00 to 25.00 to to to 5.00 to to ..to 3.00 to to to to to _ to to to .25 to to to to 4.00 LOO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 l.,50 2.00 1..=.0 l.,50 i.ob ,60.00 50.00 6.00 i'.m ib.ixi Asparagus Plumosus Mignonette Yellow Narcissus Lily Harrl.411 Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Can furnish at sbort notice. Klaserlne Violets Caniots Orchids Valley Carnation Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 'and [6268 NA/ELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET t5 Providence S(., 9 Chapman PI. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 'Wbolesale Florists 1516-18 SANSON STREET High Grade Cut Flowers Open BreniDge aatll 8. MiBtlB^ Tbe FlorlBta* Krchaiiee wben writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Boll anil Kerxone 'Phoaea. Uentlon The Plorlata' Exchange when writing. For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Seftson- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLOHISTS' aUPPLIEe AND WIRE DEei«N« 383-87 Eiiicoit $1. BUFFLAO, N.Y. GIVE US A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU UentlOB The Flnrlsts* Cxr*ianrp when wrItlBff WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1 6. POIMH Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. MentlOD The Flortete' Bichange wbeo writing. CELERY PLANTS 500,000 A No. 1 TRANSPLANTED CELERY PLANTS. 9 choice varieties. Sriitl f(ir Prire List. W. B. DU RIE, Rahway, N. J. Mention The FlorJBt^' Exchaagt when writtnt- 25,000 Alternantheras From 2^4 in. pots. I'aroiiycliioides, Nana and Versicolor at §20.00 per 100. Cash with J. CONDON, Florist, 734 Fifth Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. PETUNIAS SINGLE CIANT RUFFLED. From 3 in. pots. $.^.00 per 100. ASPIDIUM TSUSSEMENSE, 3 in.. $r, 00 per 100. ALBERT WM. BOERGER. Gardenville. Erie Co., N. Y. Mention The FIorlntH* Bxchftnffp when wrltlnff. Hoon Vines, 2 in. pots $2.00 SALVIA BONriRE 2 in. (lots $2.00 FtVtBr[>* 2 in. pots .... I.SO LOBELIA, 2 in. bots I.SO GtRANIUnS), Mixed, 2 in. bots 2.00 E. I. RA>fLfNG», Quakertown, Pa. P. S. — Also Cuphea (Cipar Plant), big strong plants from 2 in. pots $1,00 per 100. Jentlon The FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in the hands of every reader within lOOO mlies on Saturday of each weelt. In order to effect this even distribution, which maltes for the benefit of our advertis- ers, it is necessary that all ad- vertising copy for current issue should reach us bv 12 noon, on Wednesflay. Uentlon The Floiista' Bxcbanga when wrltlQf. June 23, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 811 ns::. e. f. winterson co. ^t' 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. ^Vholesale Cut Flo^vers and Florists' Supplies, snipping Orders 0%kr Specialty. Do you receive our Weekly t'ut Flower Price Li^f IF NOT WKITE US. The I^eadin^ Florists' Supply House of the VTest. Supply Catalogue mailed ou request. We carry the Largest Stock of Florists' Supplies in the West Mention The Florists' ESichapge when writing. Be yourown Commission INan FLOWEH GROWfeS' MIIKET furnishes the faclll'tles See PERCY JONES, Mgr. 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention The FUorlBta' Eichangc when writing. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CHICAGO CotislKnnients Solicited Mention The FIorlBta* Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholefiale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CIIICAGO Mention Ttie Flortotfl' Exchange when writing. ST. PAUL, MINN. Send us your Orders for delivery in the Northwest, which will have our best attention. L. L. May y ^ ROHfet* American Deanty 36-lncli stems per doz. 30-lDCh stems 24-lnchstem8 " 20-lnch stems *' 18-lnch stems 12-lnch stems " 8-luch stems and shorts " Bride' Maid, fancy special extra No. 1 No.2 Golden Gate Uncle John Liberty Richmond • Kaleerlna Perle Chatenay OrcllldS — Oattleyas SUIL&X lily of the valle7 Sweet Peas tbe Iinudred nnless otbervrlse noted. .50 5.00 .■5.00 2.00 .50 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 a. 00 2.00 2.00 .50 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 G 00 4.00 3.00 1.00 G.OO G.OO G.OO G.OO 6.110 6.00 G.OO 50.00 16.00 4.00 1.00 CARNATIONS Inferior g^radea all colors (White Pink Red Yellow & var White Pink Red of Sta'd var J Yellow h var .... Novelties adiantum ASPAEAQUS. Plum.& Ten '* Sprengerl, bunches, 0ALLA8 Gladiolus Lilies. Longlflorum Harrisii ■. MiQNONETTE.ordlnary . , , Peonies.. .25 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 tP 1.60 to to .50 to .35 to .35 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to to .50 1.25 1.25 1.2B 1.25 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 "i'.'ob .50 .50 12.00 0.00 12.00 12.00 2.00 eibo J.A.BUDL0NG )h street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph street, CHJCACO. Roses and WHOLESALE ^ATp'e'cTalty... GROWER Of Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. [ Signal Hill Floral Co. Wholesale and Comn-iission Mouse Cut Flo'vrers, Decorative Ureen, etc., For Territory and California Slilpnients. a-41 S. L,os yVriseles St., I..OS AINOEl^ES. Cal. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. T. Mellstrom, the American repre- sentative of Sander & Sons, St. Al- bans, England, who has been here on a business trip for that firm for sev- eral months, will sail for home on the "Deutschland," June 28. Mr. Mell- strom reports having had a very suc- cessful trip while here. Daniel B. Long, publisher of Long's Floral Photographs. Buffalo. N. Y., spent a few days in the city this week. A. M. Henshaw, wholesale florist of 52 West Twenty-eighth street, is show- ing a new seedling rose raised by Hen- shaw Brothers, Summit, N. J. The rose is a bright deep pink in color, with plenty of substance, and seems like one that would be a good variety for Summer flowering. The Outing Committee of the New Tork Florists' Club are completing their preparations for the annual pic- nic, and expect to furijish the finest day's enjoyment that the club has ever had. The outing takes place on Mon- day, July 2, and the steamer Isabel win leave her dock at Thirty-first street and the East river at 10 o'clock that morning. The annual Spring trade auction sale of decorative plants, etc., of Wm. Elliott & Sons, takes place on Tuesday, June 26. Twenty-eighth street between Broad- way and Sixth avenue, the district where most of the wholesale florist trade in this city is, received a new name last Sunday by one of the writers in a Sunday newspaper. As .is well known by New Yorkers, the dis- trict referred to is not only the center of the wholesale flower business, but also the center of the musical pub- lishing business as well. While the florists occupy most of the ground floors, and several of the parlor floors, the remainder of the buildings are mostly occupied by music publishers, and one can never pass along this street without hearing a Jumble of music that emanates from the rooms of these publishers. As the writer in th'e Sunday magazine described It, every floor in each building is divided into five or six rooms; in each room there is a piano: at each piano there is an artist playing, and at his side is a vocalist, either male or female, war- bling some one of the latest hits In the song line. The effect this pandemoni- um of ten or fifteen singers going at the same time has upon the man In the street can better be imagined than dcscril)td. For this reason Twenty- eighth .street was designated "Tin Pan Alley." Of course, this Is from a musical standpoint only. Some time during Friday night, .Tune 15, an attempt w.as made to rob the odice of John R. Marsden, a flor- ist, at McNeil ami Central avenues. Far rtO('kaw.ay. The robbers succeed- • d in blowing open the safe, but found no money in it, and then, apparently disgusted at their failure to get some- thing for their trouble, they smashed considerable of the furnishings of the place, and df-p^n'tcd. No clew to the burglars has bi-r-n tliscovered. Providence, R. I. News Notes. Thi' electrical storm on the even- ing of the 9th was the severest ever known in this locality. The vivid flashes of lightning and incessant peals of thunder mingled with high winds and a terrific do%vnpour of hail and rain combined to make it an event to be remembered. No serious damage is reported, although sev- eral growers found a number of panes of glass missing the morning after. It is probable that the new Ne- phrolepis Whitmanii will be in good demand among growers here. A few specimen plants of this new acquisi- tion to the fern family were used as table decorations at the annual ban- quet of the Florists and Gardener.s' Club last February. Its popularity was instantaneous and it received a unanimous verdict of superior merit from everyone present. The annual exhibition of roses and strawberries under the auspices of the Rhode Island Horticultural Saciety, takes place on June 21, at Falstaff Hall. Admission will be complimen- tary to all. A number of carnation growers are complaining of stem rot among stock in the field, the cause being attributed (o the heavy rainstorms. It now ap- pears that growers who have stock growing inside to compare the rela- tive merits of that method with field grown stock, will find the indoor method of growing to result in bet- ter plants. Many of the lodges and trade or- ganizations are emulating the veteran soldiers by appointing a Memorial Day on which to honor the graves of departed members with floral tributes. If building operations are to be re- garded as a criterion, there will be no lack of cut flowers in this market next Winter. Additional houses are everywhere apparent; while amateur establishments are coming into exist- ence by the score. G. S. W. Hartford, Conn. The Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety has decided to hold an outdoor mee'ting in the Elizabeth Park rose garden on Saturday, June 23, at 4 p. m., when the routine business will be transacted and In addition the large variety of roses at that place will be examined. James Chambers, C. H. Sherman and Matthew Montgomery were admitted to membership. The principal feature of the last meeting was the exhibition of a splendid col- lection of hardy herbaceous flowers and shrubs by J. F. Huss, superinten- dent of the Goodwin estate. For this exhibit he was awarded a unanimous vote of thanks and a certificate of merit. The next regular meeting of the society will be held on July 13, at the County building. Baltimore. News Notes. The past two weeks have been marked for good cut-flower business mainly for the reason that a number of commencements were held. The plant business has slackened very per- ceptibly. The American Association of Park Superintendents, which held Its an- nual convention last week in Wash- ington, D. C, brought a goodly num- ber of its members to Baltimore on Friday, June 15. Upon invitation of Major Venable. president of the Park Board, General Superintendent W. S. Manning, and the several district su- perintendents, our visitors were shown through the Baltimore parks. A num- ber of automobiles were placed In ser- vice for one whole day, which facili- tated an expeditious, pleasurable, and convenient Inspection, very much en- joyed by the visitors. C. L. SEYBOLD. 812 The Florists' Hxchange Bronze Galax IN 10,000 LOTS $6.00 per case FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS Always send to us for your LAUREL for JUNE WEDDINGS It's the best to be had for all decorative work at this time of the year. Made fresh daily from the woods, 4c., 5c. and 6c. per yard. Telegraph Office : New Salem, Mass. Long distance telephone connections. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW CROP DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $1.00 per 1000 Hardv Cut Dagger :in•'"""•' ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Sl/les in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, new YORK SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade only. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I Yl! AT A so'tb^^-et??: irs a winner E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists* E)xchange when writing. 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Galax Leaves and Decorative Greenery REED $( KELLER 5{SESiS't'nr?r",'*o, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES New York Agents for Oald well's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smilax kfentlAa Tlift F1orl*ti* Bxchamrft wbea wrlttnc. THE K7UYERICKN CKRNHTION Price $3.50. Send for Sample Pases A. T. DELAM^RE PTG. &. PUB. CO., Ltd. 2-8 DUAt^E STREET, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Eschnngc fvben writing. HARDY GUT FERNS Fanry or Dajjffer. Just think of itl Only 7oc. ppr luiio, while others are aek- Ini; $1.60. This is the firet of tlie new crhag- nnui Moss, only 6oc, per bbl. Galax, green ai d bronzfi 65c. perlOOO. Prin- 4-ets Fine, $6.00 per 100 lbs. Laurel, loose or lu ropiop. Givi- m<' your order, and I will aeml good stock, or re- fund the money. Cash with all orders. All orders by mall, dispatch or tele- phone, promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS. Hinsdale. Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection, No. B-15. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HARDY TERNS THE HINSDALE t-^FERN COMPANY '^^ Nuw want to call the Florists' attention to their new stock with $10, GOO capital. Their object is to cut the prices from $1.50 to 75c. per 1,000 for fancy and Dagger Ferns. Send your order along at 75c. and we will gladly wait on you. This is a God f-i-ud to florists who have t-> pay such an enormous price Direct your ordei to niNSDALE fCRN C0»1PANY, P. O. Box 157. ninsdale, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Get Our Prices on Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire lOOE BROTHERS, Manufacturers of th( Model Plant Supports for Carnations, Dahlias, Golden Glow, Peonies, Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 226 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' EichanjEe when wrltlnff. 10,000, $1.50; 50,000, $6*25 MiNDFATTCRKIt BT W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business witii Europe sliould send for tlie "Horticultural Advertiser" Jois Is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all llortn-ultural traders. It is also taken tjy over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual eubsi^riptioiis to cover oost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Low(Uiam, Nofts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Cliiiweli Nurseries, Lowdliam, Notts European «g«nts tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ifentlon the Florists* Bxcban^e when wrltlDff. THE APRIL NUMBER of our List is out. We can now devote all our attention to making collections This is the very best time to get money from the Tralle. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE ^t^^ Fine street, NeAv York City. Ueatlon Tbe FlorlBta* Exchange when wTttlng. San Francisco. Trade Notes. Thus far the first calendar .Summer month of the year is mak- ing a brig'ht exhibit in trade. Of cour.se, we don't like it that this city of ours fell behind in bank clearings 3 0 per cent, yet this is not a bad showing considering the extent of the April cata.strophe. There is plenty of money here, more than needed for conimercial requirements in fact, and crop conditions, owing to the unusual late Spring rains, are most excellent. Business conditions in this city are .steadily being restored. and the change from day to day is percept- ible to even the most untrained and casual observer. It will not be long now ere we shall be fully back to the old volume of trade and our weekly exhibit, as indicated by the bank clearings, once more in the column of gains over preceding years. To the great satisfaction of florists it is observed that down town land- lords who are rapidly finishing one story frame structures- for temporary commercial use are beginning to "sit up and take notice," and a halt in their extortionate rental charges is being announced. In fact, at a meet- ing this week of the Downtown Prop- erty Owners' Association, one member who owns an entire block in the burned district where were located the prominent flower stores of Podesta & Baldocchi, Charles Cohen and Fred Jaeger, said he had "met many store keepers who gave warning that if the nrnoprtv owners didn't look out ii- wfpuld be a long time before stores vi-ould reopen in what was known be- fore April IS as the downtown section of the city," and he advocated that the association "come out flat-footed and say that it will exact only a third the old time rent for tlie first year, which would give tenants a chance to make a living and 'build up.' " At the meeting last week of the .American Association of Nurserymen, at Dallas, Texas. Professor K. J. Wickson, acting director and horticul- turist of the University of California Experiment Station, contributed a paper on "The Specific Requirements of New Varieties in California Fruit Orowing." To Burbank the paper re- ferred like this: "California has an enviable reputation throughout the world as the home of unique novelties through the wonderful work of Luth- er Burbank, our most distinguished horticulturist and it is only natural that the public should jump to the conclusion that our chief commercial product must consist of these striking achievements. Mr. Burbank's crea- tions are contributions to the world's horticulture, and not to that of any .State and no one can tell when or where their greatest victories will be achieved or what particular purposes they will serve. In view of these facts you will not be surprised that the Burbank varieties do not yet enter largely into the aggregate commercial fruit production of California." The name of Wm. Dingee is being much mentioned this week in the local newspapers. A landscape of beautiful flowers is this man's hobby. The charming acres thus utilized at his suburban home and garden farm near Oakland was fully touched upon in The Forists" Exchange months ago. as one of the show places of California. It couldn't be helped that the love of flowers grew into the youthful life of Wm. J. Dingee. for with his people in the long ago he grew up with the choice roses, cannas, and chrysanthe- mums propagated in the Dingee nur- series at 'West Grove, Pa., a place I .oee still advertised quite often in The Florists' Exchange in the name of The Dingee & Conard Co. The most_ propitious thing I have noticed to the' credit of the workingmen's mayor of San Francisco was the appointment < ^ ^ L CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A \ / L Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. June 33, 190S The Plorists' Exchanere 813 SCOLLAY'S PUTTY BULB MONEY SAVED--and that is wliat counts. Best Tool in Use for Glazing and Repairing For sale by yotir Seedsman or Supply House, or sent per mail on receipt of One Dollar, postpaid. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 74 and 76 MYRTLE AVENUE, BorougK of Brooklyn, City of New York Tb» Fljirt**-*" ffr- The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ■•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWSScCO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^»»»»»»**^"*"--""***~^*"*"' Holds Class Firmly Se« the Point H PEERLESS • Glazlnfr I'olntft u-e thebcat. ' No rla;hts or UTlB. BoT of < 1,000 ["'iiiu :[> cm, poitpaid. I IIENKY A. DKEKK. 714 rht^tDDt HI., Phltk., Pk. UentloD The Florists' Dzchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In am 0.11 cratea, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7 in. pots In crateB,$4.20 60 8 •• " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 in. pots in crate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 H " " 4.80 6 16 " " 4.60 Seed pans, same prire as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging B.iBket8, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli witli order. Hiiflnger Bros., Petlery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuffU8tBolk•^ A eons,Ab't6.,81 Barclay 8t.,N.Y.City UentloD Th? FlorlBte' Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Conservatories, and all otber purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates treely given. Price per crate 1600 2 in. pots in crate.$4.88 1600 2-4 6.26 1600 2!^ " 6.00 1000 8 " 5 00 800 8>4 6.80 6004 4.60 820 6 4.61 144 6 8.16 N. COWEN'8 SON, 14 &, 6 viooster Street NEW VRK IfentloB Hie Florists* Bxchang, wben writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Uentlon the rioriBts* Hlichange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUTTY a Specialty C. S. W^EBER (SL CO. 10 Desbrosses St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I//OLET CULTURE Price, i1 BO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York IHE BEST Bus Killer and Bloom Saver. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAinHORPECO. LOUISVILLE, KY. UentloD The Florists* Bzcbanse wben writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Ifentlon Tbe Florists* Bxchange whpn wrltlns. FREE HOSE trial. We send our " Florist " hose on 60 days' trial ; If not satisfactory return and we pay charges both ways. Wrought iron pipe lasts longer than steel, tiet o-ir prices on Gilarahteed wrought iron pipe. Send for Free catalogue " Kay '*■ Boil- ers, Ventilating apparatus, Tools, Valves and Fit- tings. WILLIAM H. KAr COMPANY. 244 Fnlton Street, New York City. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Ezcbange wben' Writing. A well-known and very large adver- tiser says : Occasioiialiy' I liave placed an advertisement for ft-iendship's sake, but in every case the 'result has been unproiltable. " AbsQliUdy Safe and Reliahle, Ask Tour Friends." of Mr. Dingee to membership in the Golden Gate Park Commission. Wliy Mr. Din^t'e's name Is prominent in tlie paijer.s this weelt is Ijecause he has iiiaile a great sale ami got his price I'l-om the city of Oalcland ($11,000,- 1100) for Ihe city water worlds. The liullt of the .stoclc representing the water works was Mr. Dingee's per- sonal |ii-operty. ATA'IN. Los Angeles, Cal. News Notes. The Southern California Horti- cultural Society met in regular monthly session. Assembly Hall, Chamber of Commerce building, on Wednesday evening, June 6. There was an attendance of more than a hundred. Dr. Lamb, a member of our board of Park Commissioners, gave an interesting talk on civic im- provement. He outlined a method by which wo might, by thoughtful con- slderalion, improve our city and sur- rounding country in appearance by the use of trees, shrubs and flowers adapted to our climatic conditions. President Walter Raymond made a few remarks on the advi.sability ot cultivating more plants which bloom during the Winter months, to please the eye of our Winter visitors, im- properly called touri.sts. These meet- ings are free to the public, and all who are interested in plant life, whether members of the society or not, are cordially invited to attend. Hereafter vases will be provided and a display of flowers, new and rare, as well as some of the more attractive of the common ones will be on ex- hibition. Parties having plants for identification are requested to bring them to these monthly meetings. An- nouncement was made of the Fall .show of the society for November. Profes.sor Hugo De Vries of .\m- sterdam lectured to a large audience in the University of Southern Califor- nia on the subject: "The Production of New Characters In Plants," on Friday afternoon the 8th. He illustrat- ed the subject by charts, which added interest to the lecture. The professor is studying plant life indigenous to the Pacific coast. A new honeysuckle, named Loni- cera gigantea superba, has been in- troduced here by Howard & Smith. It is said to be a hybrid. The plant shows the character of L. tatarica while the flowers are after the type of L. Periclymenum, of a white color turning to very light yellow. The distinctive feature is the manner of its blooming. The flowers are borne on stems six to eight inches long, and a branch two feet in length is a beau- tiful panicle, fine tor decorative pur- poses. The foliage is persistent, of a very light green color, and downy — a valuable acquisition to our list of shrubs. This firm is also making tlie attempt at growing the Japanese iris under a slat house. They have some fine blooms now, twelve inches in diameter; but what the result will be when warm weather comes, with its low humidity, remains to be learn- ed. The humidity in a slat house with an inch space between the slats, is about five per cent, greater than in the open, and a range of 40 per cent, of humidity between 5 a. m. and 5 p. m. will be trying on a moisture- loving plant, as is Shis beautiful iris. Then, too, a relative humidity of 11 to 16 per cent., which sometimes con- tinues for weeks at a time, may be fatal to them. R h y n c o s p e r mum jasminoides. known also as confederate jessamine, is now in full bloom. Its merits as an evergreen climber should warrant a greater number being planted in Southern California. The flowers are delightfully fragrant, borne in the greatest profusion. When not in bloom the dense, dark green foliage is pleasing to look upon. Bignonia Tweediana, just now out of bloom, is also a vine ot great beau- ty. When in flower it is equal to thfe allamandas. Like Ficus repens. though not in the same manner, it has the ability to cover buildings un- aided, and could be used to advantage for that purpose wherever it will stand the climate. It will -endure sev- eral degrees of frost. P. D. BARNHART. 814 The Plorist-s' Exchange 'X'HERE'S an unmistakable perfection of plan, dis= tinctiveness and convincement in the way we do this greenhouse building that is not found in other houses. It's the practical demonstration of knowing the right thing for the right place. HITCHIIVOS <& COMPAINV Oreenhouse Designers and Builders IVIanufactui-ers of Heatine and Ventilating /Apparatus HTO BROA.D'NVAY s : INEW YORK AND ' MPDtloD The Florldtii' Rxchanirf wh«»ti wrlMnc. GR^HOUSE MATERIAL FREE FROM SAP AND MILLED TO FIT SNUG IS WHAT WE MANUFACTURE AT OUR OWN MILLS. WE FURNISH EVERYTHING TO COMPLETE YOUR HOUSES INCLUDING GLASS, BOIL- ERS AND PIPE. CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. GET OUR PRICES. S. JACOBS & SONS, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL. 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patentf'ii l»eceiiiber27tll, 1898. Send for Catolocne. Garland's OntterB will keep snow and ice off your glase and prevent breakage. A aample of this gutter 1b on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Oet the beat Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Mpnttnn Thp FlnrtwtB* FTPhnnei* wtipn tvrltliiff. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH UTTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W. CONNER SIXTH AND BERK STS.. PHILADELPHIA. PA SaccesBors to JENNINGS BBOft. SIMMER IN WINTER BT VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gmtn onr Oatalof GIBLIN S CO., UTICA, N. Y. IfentioD Tbe FlorlBts' •Excbange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address* Box 780» New York City. Mention Hic Flortiti' Bxchangt when writlm. .^ ADVERTISE IN THE FLORISTS EXCHANGE and be sure of good returns .^ UentloD The Florists' Exchauge _whea writing. PULT PATENT. CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders talieu now. 8end exact dimension of bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us figure then what we can furnish you the bench at. A ce- ment bench lasts a life time, constructed so that it can be moved at any time and anywhere. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. WM. F. KASTING, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 353.5S7 ElliCOtI St. . BUFFALO. N. V. UentloD Tlie Florist** Bzchange when wrltlnir. The Standard Ventilating Machinery TheorlplnaJ machine with self- oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Uuplex Oatter, over eix miles in use and hlehly recommended ; the only drip pxoof gutter in the martet. The Standard Return Sleam Trap has no equal for aimpUcity or its worklngi. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD* Yoangstowos 0. Mention The Florlati* Bzchange when writing. A STIC A feenhouse^lazin^ USE IT HOW. F.O.PIERCECO. ITOFuUsBSt., NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE GREENHOUSE COMPANY 222-228 Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY. N.J. Greenhouse Designers, Builders and Heatings Eng^ineerH ^ yft t^ IfentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. '^Absoiitieh Saje and Reliable. Ask Your Friends." OUR STEEL TOWERS A-l'-r- strongly braced, that neither whirlwind nor cyclone can twist one from its base. THF TAISIK^ They support are alway MIL iniinj equally really for use. Write for oar Catalogae. W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Manufacturers of TANKS for a'l purposes. J Meptloa The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET. CHICAGO Boilers made of the best of material, shell firebox (heets and heads of steel, water space all around front, sides and bach). Write for Information. Mention The Florlats' E:ychaDge when wrltlpg. THE AMERICAN 6ARNATI0N Prlu f3.50 A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street. New York, llentlon Tbe FlorlBts* Bzchange when writing. JUD" 33, 1908 The Rlorist^' Hxchange 815 WHAT SUNSHINE DOES fur others who have U-Bar houses, it will do for you, if you Ijuild a U-Bar house. U=Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built because they let all the light in— keep the cold out, grow uif^re and better plants than any other house. We are the sole makers and builders of U-Bar Greenhouses. Pierson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York ^ ■ Mention The Florists' Ejccbaoge wben writing. JH ERIAIL ^UHLifi /^/rT//y<|5J //ot-Bed 5/»5^^&ej^ Iflyou are having delay in getting your roof material, send your orders to US and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us. Mi^iitirm The Florists' Fyctijinec when writliic. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable OatalOKue on Modern Steam and Hot-Wat6r]Heating,;malled free npon request. Address THE HKRENDEEM MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. F, GENEVA, N. T. 298 Pearl Street, NEW YORK OKLAHOMA OITy. O. T. Farman Bollart* have been awarded the Certificate of Merit at Five different FlorlstB' Oonventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. 8EU.INO AOENTB : EDW. 8. DEAN, BloomlnKton. 111. E. K. BARR, La OrosBO, Wis. _Mentl0B the Flortaw Bxcliaiun* wbttn wriflpir THi! iniencaD eaiiation Trice, $3.50 A.T.DEIj\MAREPTG.&PUB. CO., 2 Duane Street, New York ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assuri' yourself nf HONEST COWIPETITION (imires hy olitaiiiiim an estimate from menu Iron Frame or Sash bar greenhouses. My prices are tlie lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) FACTORY : Fulton and Rose Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Mpntlnn The FlorlstB" Excbnnee when writtne. IIP BUILD WELL There is a ple:is:int sense of satisfaction in knowins; that when your order for Cypress is placed with us you will receive material upon which you can absolutely rely, and that shipment will be promptly made. ESTIMATES AND PLANS r'liriiisb.'d Willi. .lit charge. Let us lic-ar (r.au you if you eoulcmplate liuilding. HOT BED SASH .CEDAR POSTS, IRON FITTINGS, ETC., ETC. LL0CKbANI> LUMDER CO. iii t i ■ ■ ;^ ■ ■' 1 ■ THE TEST OF PRODUCTS. Here is a test that every florist and grower can make for himself as the construction of your house vitally affects the stock you grow. If your houses are not built right you cannot expect to turn out perfect plants. Does your house produce the amount of stock and the kind of stock it should ? Let us furnish you the material for your next house and then make a test — we only ask for a trial order. Our catatogue will tell you more. Next Week "The Test of Construction." John CMoninger Co, Chicago 115 E. BLACKHAWK STREET Mention The Florists' Kxchanpe wben writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Scollay Boilers are best for Green House Heating. Standard Cast Iron Green House Pipe and Fittings. We are Headquarters for all sizes wrought iron pipe and fittings. It will pay you to get our special tmotations. We also oontraet for, and erect Steam and Hot Water Healing apparatus in all parts of \ the country. Illustrated catalogues free on application. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BOROUeH OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Telephones 1492-1493 Main. U. G. SCOLLAY, Manager. Florists* ExcbaDge wbea writing. 8)6 The Florists' Exchanore June 2a, 190n Ueotlon The Florists' Bichapge when writing. tflTHOLESALE TRADE LIST ALTEBNANTHERAS, 4 yaiieties, 2M In POtB, »2.00 per 100. ASPABAOVS SFBBNOEBir, 2^ In. pots, M.OOperlOO. CIiEHATIS, large Sd. 2 yearold plants, $3.00 per doz. CLKMATIS MONTANA, Strang plants, 4 In. pots, f 1.60 per doz. CLEMATIS MONTANA GKANDIFI-ORA, 4 in. potH, $2.iJ0p.rdoz. CLEMATIS I>ANH;UI.ATA,4 In. pots, »1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz.; M.OOperlOO. DRACiENA IND1VIS4, 6 In. pots, $2.00 per doB. Et'HEVEKIA GLArCA, strong plants, $6.00 per 100. IPOMOE A LEARII, 3 in. pots, 75c per doz. IVY, Hardy English, 4 in. pots, fl.60 per doz.; $10.00 per lOO MYOSOTIS PALUSTKIS, Summer flowering Forget- Me-Not, olumpR, $4.00 per 100. NICOTIANA SANDER^E, new hj-hrlds, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. PASSIFLOBA COERCLBA, 4 in. pots, »1.00 per doz. PASSIFLORA PrORDTII, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. PETUNIAS. Howard's Star and Eosy Morn ; 3 in. pots. 5rc. per *loz. ; $3.00 per 100. 8EEDI, INOS, from Hats, ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKII. I)i;.\rAENA INDIVISA. CLEM-A-TIS PANIOI'LATA, Il.OOperlOO. ASPARAGUS PLCMOsUS SEEDLINGS, fl.60per 100. SEMPERVIVDM. Hardy Houseleek, $3.00 per 100. SENECIO SCANDBNS, 2X in. pots, 60c. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100. Ceiacri p Iltb & Bo j streets, • KlOtUKi PHILADELPHIA, FA. Uentlon The Florists* Excbanf^e wben writing, GreenhoDse VALVES and FITTINGS COLDWELL WILCOX CO. NEWBURC, N. Y. Meptlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Do You Know this Boiler? Others do, and say it is the best Greenhouse Boiler made. It is manufactured in 35 sizes, for steam and hot water. Let me send you full descriptions and piuees. Prompt delivery. JOHN A. PAYNE. Horticultural Architect and Builder, 33 CIcndenny Ave, Jersey City, N.J. MentloD The Florists' Exchange when wrll !:]»;. GREfeMHOilSES.il D :; . AND MEKtTOSUPERINl ERECTION IF D£S1^ED.* !; )SSASH/ JARS;; IUPT032F3;xchange when writing. Bitumoosii piiiHinai of Louisiana Cypress and lotBeiisasii WashingtonRed Cedar Greeuhouse Hardware and Poets. ^^^I^^^^P Patent V anil U Gutters. OUR GRADE INVARI\|[LY THE BE ^T, OUR PRICES RIGHT. Write for Catalogue and Eitimate when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention The rinrlsts* Kxphange when writing. JUNE WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS. Are gou pre|)ared to fill all orders t>rom|}tly? If not we can a»si&t you. BASKETS, try our $5.00 or $10.00 special assortments. Our 20tti Century Adjustable Plant Stands are sore sellers ; Vou will want them ; order now. Little things count. Try our new fern fasteners on the bair |>in sbat>e ; cost little and quantiti) is large. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. UeotloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. We are a straight shoot a i n J. Ol'.Olg SO'' vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORlSTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XXI. No. 26 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JUNE 30, J906 One Dollaf Pet Year 8urpla» 5tock Abutilon Eclipse, Souv. de Boon, Due de Mahikoff. Savitzii, strong plants. '^4 iiK-h iH)ts...._ $ 5.00 Ageratum, White, Princess Pauline, Lady Jane. 2i inch pots ' ^.00 Alternanlhera, Rosea Nana. Aurea Nana. Paronychioides Major. 2i in. pots S2n.00 per 1000 3.00 Begonia .Magnifica, Improved Ver- iMni. Ji iiifh pots fi.OO Begonia I':rfor(h"a Superba (new) fin- est of all bedding Begonias, flowers dark rose-pink, dark metallic bronze- tike foliage, ."^4 in. pots. S2.00 per doz. 12.00 Castor Oil Bean, strong plants, 3 inch pnts 6.00 Cobea Scandens, '2k inch pots 6.00 Coleus, ;i->orteii, 2i inch pots 3.00 Chrysanthemums, liiii>.un. Ivory, Col. D. Ap- pleton, Pink Ivory 3.00 Mrs. -Jerome Jones, Mrs. Robert McArthur. Mrs. Coombes. Gold- en Wedding, Yellow Eaton Monrovia 4.00 Lady Roberts, A. J. Balfour, Wm. H. Chadwick 6.00 Glenview 25.00 Dracona Indivisa, 3^ inch pots 5 in. pots. 36c each Dahlias, assorted, best kinds, 3 in. pots, Cactus, large-tloworing. Pom- pon, etc.. according to varieties, $8.00to Echeverias, from flats Fuchsias, assorted, 2l in. pots German Ivy, 2i in. pots _ Geraniums, E. H. Trego. Ivy-leaved assorted. Double Dryden. Beaute de Pnitevine, Rose, Mountain of Snow, Single Dryden, Jean Viaud. Double Grant. S. A. Nutt. strong plants. Sh inch pots Ivy-leaved. Mme. Salleroi. Dry- den. 2i inch pots Lemon Verbenas, strong plants, 2i inch pots _ Lobelia Compacta and Gracilis. 2k in. pots.._ Nasturtiums, 3 inch pots Salvia Splendens and Bonfire, 2i inch P"ts.. Verbenas, assorted, 2iinch pots Per 100 SIS, 00 12.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 S.OO 4.00 6.00 3.00 fl.OO 3.00 4.00 HYDRANGEAS. We have a magnificent lot of Otaksa, nice plants coming into bud and bloom, which will be in perfection during July and Aufjust. when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfactory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of these, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Large plants in tubs, $2.00 and S3. 00 each ; very large specimens in half-barrels, $5.00 and $7.50 each. f. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-tludson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. ONLY $5.00 PER HUNDRED from 2 '4 inch pots in thousand lots; $6.00 smaller lots. RICHMOND RILLARNEY ^===AND==^= BEAUTY SEND FOR. SAMPLES. W.H. ELLIOTT, ^^Ss^^ Plant FREESIAS Now CALIFORNIA GROWN MAMMOTH,^ inch and up, 80c. per 100; $7.00 per 1000 CHOICE, Hoi in., 65e. " 5.00 FIRST QUALITY, Mo 1 in., 4ec. " 3.00 NEW FREESIA PURITY ,V iiinKnificent, snowy, glisk-ning white'of vciy large size an. I (jroat IcMigth aiitl .streiieth of stem. A dozen sprays make as fine a rshowing as a dozen wliite carnations and can be used wlierever earnations are used for decorative purposes. A truss liearing from eiglit to eleven huds, of wliicli six are frequently open at one time, make an immense flower " Per 100, $3.00 ; per 1000, $25.00 ; 250 dt tlie 1090 rate. FORCING MIGNONETTE. NEW CROP READY NOW NEW YORK MARKET This is an extra choice strain of Mignonette for greenhouse culture. Our seed is green- house grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high and produce flower spikeo up to 20 inches long. The seed is all saved from selected plants grown from 3 to 5 shoots to a plant and was all saved from the spikes measuring 10 to 18 inches long. Per Trade Packet 50c • V oz SI 00 • 1/2 oz., $3.50 ; oz., $6.00. . /■» ■. ■ . \giif^ee 14 BARCLAY ST. NEW YORK CHICAGO, 84-86 Raadolph St. Greenhouses, \Vestern Springs, III. Mention The Florlata' Exchapge when writing. GLOIRE DE LORRAINE (BEGONIA) ^HStIHAT is brighter for Christmas than the pretty Begonia 1 y yj Gloire de Lorraine — ? How can you make money any AAA faster than growing this delightful and attractive plant? I What plant that costs you J5c and that you can grow to maturity in six months or less can you sell at the end of that time for $J.0O to $1.50 and even more than the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine? Grand Stocky 'Plants from 2V2 inch pots grown from the leaf and from "sucker" cuttings — ready for delivery the end of this month and in July. Order now and you will be dealing in ' ' futures ' ' that mean safe returns. Price $2.00 pet 12. $15.00 per WO. $i40.00 per 1000. 25 at too rate. 250 at 1000 rate. PANSY SEED Boddington's Challenge Mixture (New Crop Ready in July) This mi-Yture contains all the finest (?iffn^ strains— of the leading Pansy Specialists in the world— the Giant self colors, the Oia7it striped and margined, and the Giajit Ijlutched— all carefully mixed in proportion— the /i/iM? that money can buy- -the finest i/nitr money can buy. A Florist, who ha.s gr »wn it. said "Why don't you call it Defiance !" Price J trade pkt. 40c. trade pkt. 75c, 1 oz. $1 ,50. i oz. J2.50. oz. $5.00. (For named varieties and to color see catalogue.) ARTHUR r. BODDINGTON 342 West t4th Street New York City Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO Uentiun The Florists' liscbange when wrltiog. ADVERTISERS. PACE 825 818 The Florists' Exchange ^Bamboo Canes ^" "" 6 to 8 feet for staking purposes i,ooo, $6.oo. Liberty Hose, H-3 P'y inckiding couplings, 25 ft. lengths, #2.60, 50 ft., $5.00. Mastica, for glazing purposes, gal. #1.25 ; case, 6 gal., 16.75. Raphia, lb., 14c..; 100 lb., 12c. Glazing Points, Perfection, looo, 55c. Carnation Supports, 3 "ng model, 100, $3.00. , Fine Ground Bone, 200 lb. $4. 00. Wm. EUiott ® Sons n°ew "oVh Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. notice: of removal On account of our recent Are, we were compelled to seek new quarters and wish to announce that after July 1st we shall be located at NO. 5 UNION STREET notnuite 200 steps away from our former location. We e.xtend a cordial invitation to all florists visiting Boston to give us a call at our new headquarters. Since our disastrous fire we have re- plenished our entire stock of seeds from the original sources and offer now for immediate sowmg PRIMULA. OBCONICA, RAWSON'* NE'W GIANT, in the following colors: Pink. Pure White. Crimson, Su1"tI. .Mixefl. $.:.» per l"0HM^is.S4lKi per ]ii"0 seeds CINERARIA GR.ANDIFLOR.A R.AWSON'* *UPER- FINC Liberal Trade Packet. $1.00. CINERARIA HYBRIDA, R. AVI^SON'S DWARF. Liberal Trade Packet. Sl.OO. Wait for our BULB CATALOGUE out .Tuly l.lth. W. AV. RAAV^SON ca CO. BOSTON, MASS. Ifpntlnn The Florlotn' F:xf*bnnirP when writlne TURNIP SEED. SEVEN TOP VERY SCARCE THIS SEASON We offer hardy Northeni-prrown. all the produce of Bloomsdale Seed Farms : u/uni F^ALE r 100 pounds at 20 cts. per lb. ^.^r^ 1 500 " " 19 ■■ PRICES (looo '■ '■ 18 '■ Fifteen Dollars for one hundred pounds of other leading sorts. Write for New Wholesale Priced Card of Seeds for Mid Summer Sowing. Bristol, Penna. D. LANDRETH SEED COMPANY. ileullou Xbe Flurlaia' Exchange when wrlllag. PACIFIC SEED GROWERS' CO. 411-415 SANSOME STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL,. Specialties : Onion. Carrot, Lettuce, S^veet Peas Uentlon Tbe FlorlsU' Bictaange when wrlUag. LILIUM HARRISll LILIUM LONGIFLORUM and all other BULBS for Florists. Send as your requirements for special prices. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS jusl arrived from Japan. Sizes and prices on application. ASPARAGUS PLUIMOSUS NANUS, $3 00 per 1000 sfeds. Speeijil prices on large quantities. J. M. THORBURN &C0. 36 Cortlandt Street, New York. Mention Tbe Florists' Dxchanie when writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. "'^"^ The Mower that wUl EUl all the weeds in Your Lawn. If youkeepthe weeds cut BO they do not go to seed and cut your ;;;raBB without hreak- ing the small feeders of roots, the Krass will become thick and the weeds will dlB- appear. 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 1000 lbs. The Clippor will do It. Ask your| dealer for them. IT they have not got them, below is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, $6; No. 2— 15-ln. Mower, $6; No. 3— 18-ln. Mower, $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money -order or reg. letter. Uentlon the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing. TOBACCO DUST, $0.30 $1.00 $2.00 $19.00 GENERAL USE BONE, .40 1.35 2.50 18.00 QUICK ACTING BONE, .50 1.50 2.75 20.00 STUMPP & NA/ALTER CO. so BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A BED OF MUSHROOMS Rai&ed from our Spawn, will bear lonaer and yield better than from any other variety of Spawn. This is proven by facts. Full particulars and information how to succeed in mushroom raising free. We warrant you if using our method of growing mushrooms that all will go well. KNUD GUNDESTRUP & CO.,42,TM=«;rclSSco Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE Finest grown, mixed. 600 seeds $1.00; H pkt., 50c. Primula Obconica Grand. Finest large flow- ering mixed. 1000 seeds, 50c. CINERARIA. Finest large-flowering, dwf. mxd., 1000 Sttds, 50c. DAISY, double Giant mixed. 1000 Seeds 25c. GIANT PANSY. The best large flowering varie- ties, critically selected, 5000 seeds, $1.00: half pkt., 50c. 500 seeds of Giant Mme. Perret. pansy seed added to every $1.00 pkt. of tiiant Pansy. Cash. Liberal extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Prlmrosee Mentloa The Florists' Ehichange when writing. SWEET PEA SEED New Christmas flowering HY- BRIDS. 20 to 30 colors, mostly blue, salmon, purple, lavender in mi.\ture, also Mrs. Eddie Wild, fine carmine. Price, $1.00 per trade packet; $4 00 per five packets. Not more than 5 packets to each cus- tomer just at present. ANT C. ZVOLANEK BOUND BROOK, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansy Seed THE JENNINGS STRAIN New crop now ready, saved from finest se- lected stock, large flowering and great variety of fancy colors. By mail one pkt., 4000 seed. $1,00; ioz..$2.50: 1 oz., $5.00, 2 oz., $0.00; 3 oz,. $12.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, "■"Im" Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. BIRPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mentlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing [Giant Cinerarias! • Mixture of l.erfect col<.»rs. ' I Dwarf Hybrids I Each separate | I Semi-Dwarf Hybrids \ Ji^r"^,!^^ | jO.V.ZANGfN, Seedsman, HOBOKfN,N. \J Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing, MUSHROOM SPAWN Tissue Pure Culture, 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $8.00 ; 1000 lbs . $75.00. Best English, 10 lbs. V5o. ; 100 lbs. $6.00; 1000 lbs. $56.00. STUMPP ® WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MU»nROOM 8PAWN Originators and growers of superior strains of Tissue-Culture Pure Spawn. Send tor our boolilet. PURE CULTURE SPAWN CO. PACIFIC, BIO. krentlOD the Flnr1,t«' Dxchanjre when wHtlnv H. H. HICKS, liii|iorler of ami liniler ui MUSHROOM SPAWN KENNETT SQUARE, PA. Invoires of lEarterV Enirlliih MuNhroom SpRwii received monthly. Am. Pure ','ultme Spawn al- ways on Iiaiiil. When uaitinj; for prices state quantity wanlcil. Mention Tbp PloriPtH' exchange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we make — have been since '73 JAS. M. dRYANTi EngravPng a"nd"p°rlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Write f«r our Catalogue of Steck Engravings. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. New Catalogue COLORED SEED BDOS Write for copy and prices, stating quantity you wish to purcliase. Herndon, Lester S Ivey Co., Richtnond Va. Commercial Violet Culture Price, Si. so The FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,2-8 Duane St.,Ncw York June 30, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 819 GIANT PANSIES niCBESTWAUTV Do you wish to outrival your neighbot's strain ia Size, Substance, Perfect Form and range of Magnificent Colors!' You can do il by sowing OUR KINGLY COLLECTION OF GIANT PANSIES Haft Trade Packet (1 000 seeds) . . $0 .30 Trade Packet (2000 seeds) 50 5000 seeds J.OO Perounc! 5.00 Wtial ons ol Our Customers Says: " Your Giant Kingly Collaction Strain pro- duceil the tint'st Pansie.s I ever grew. My only regret is that I did not have more seed sown to meet the demand for plants." PEKPY C. REX, Narcissa. Pa. Sand us your List of Fall Bulbs, our prices will interest you. JOHNSON & STOKES 217-219 Maritel Street, PHIL40ELPHU, PA. UeDtloD Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Want FISKSH rcli- .ible NEVER F A I Ij Seeds ? Look up our ad. June '23ii. To Clear Surplus ASPARAGUS SPRENGKHI SEEDLINGS We offer as long as stock lasts. Strong, thrifty .seedlings from flats, per 100, 75c., per 1000, S6.00 .JAPAN BAMBOO CANES Strong, durable for staking LILIES, Chrvsanlheniums, Roses, Dahlias i; ft. per 1110, 7.^)0. ; per 500. S3.00 ; per 1000, $5.00 ; bundle ot 2000, $9.00. LILIUM HARRISII will he scarce. Secure your stock. Send for our new fall list. AI-IDHESS M. H. BERGER «& CO. ^y BarclHy St. INe■^^ Vork Ueutlun The (■■lorlats' Cxrbange wben writing. G. C. MORSE & CO. Seed Groovers 815-817 Sansome Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Careful growers of California specialties Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing B t L B d. We expert atiout 50 tons r.f Dallbdils and NnrcioBUH from our Flower Farm next Septem- ber, consisting of Von 8ion, Kmpernr, Iliii- pre^H, Uoisfleld, Grandee, Hit Wat kin. Karri Ornaius, etc. We shall be glad to quote tlorists. D» AUCORIN & SOINS Box 56 PORTSMOUTH, VA. MeDtloD The Florists' Elxchange wheo writing. NEW CROP PANSY SEED Michells' Giant Prize Strain This .strain is not to be conipared with the ordinary Giant Trimardeau. The seed we ofTer will produce flowers of much heavier texture, longer stems and richer colorings. Tr. Pkt. Oz. Azure Blue $0.40 $2.00 Black Blue _ 40 2.00 Emperor William, ultramarine blue 40 2.00 Hortensia Red 40 2.00 King of the Blacks 40 2.00 Lord Beaconsfield, purple violet .40 2.00 Peacock, blue, claret and white .50 5.00 Snow Queen, pure white 40 2.00 Striped and Mottled 40 2,00 White with eye 40 2.00 Pure Yellow 40 2.00 Yellow with eye 40 2.00 MICHELL'S GIANT EXHIBITION MIX- TURE—For size of bloom, rich coloring and distinct markings, this cannot be excelled. Has been nwarded 1st prize wherever exhibited. Trade pkt.. 50c: per h oz.. 7.5c: per oz., S5.00. Our wholesale catalogue of SEEDS, BULBS and every requisite for the green- house and garden mailed free HENRY. F. MICHELL CO. Flower Seed Specialists 1018 Market St., PHIUDELPHM. PA. ROEMER'S %%^zl'' PANSIES The finest utrain of Paneles in the World. Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties Highest Award International Exhibition Uum- seldorf. l!i '6. Catalogue free on applieallon. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, Quedlinburg, Germany. lientlon the Florists' Sxcban^e wben writing. NOW READY Zirngiebel's Prize Pansy Seeds, In trade packages ; S 1 -00 each. GIANT MARKET, 2000 SEEDS. GIANT FANCY, 600 SEEDS. Full directions with each package. Augustus Zirngiebel, Needliam, Mass. Mfntlnn Tlit^ Florists' Exchange when writing. HOR«e 8HOC BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH N.WARD & CO. 1 2 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. DAHLIAS DOUBLE AND SINGLE MIXED A n pspecially fine collection $10.00 per 1000. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Florlst9' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI United States Representative and Grower of aroff 8 Hybrids, also other strains of merit. Write for catalogue. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Barlin, N. Y. Uentton The Florists' Bxcbange when wrltlnf. BEDDIMB PLANTS. Per 100 Per M Coleusin variety $2.00 $18.00 Geraniums, 2 inch pots 2.00 3 " ■' 5.00 Per 100 Peril Caladlums, i inch pots $8.00 ■> " " 10.00 Phlox, :ill varieties. 2in. potK 3,00 $'2.'>.00 Baby Ramblers, 2i Inch pots .5.00 THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., ELIZABETH, N. J. FLORISTS' BULBS Best Grade Only Import Orders Now Booked Write for prices W. C BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. Mentloo the Floriflta' SUcbange when wrltlnn. fischer's Grand Freesia PURITY READY FOR DELIVERY NOW. For tentlmoni.ils see page 6iti, Isbuh May 2ij. Prlc. per first srado bulbs, $3.00 p.r 100 ; $i; 00 per luuO: second Brade. S3.60 per 100 ; $20,00 per ItOO. Cash iinist accompany orders from unknown parties. RUDOLPH FISCHER, GREAT NECK, L. I., N. Y. Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI AND OTHER Summer Flowering Bulbs JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK N. Y. Mention The Florlata* Bxcbange wben wrltlag. Mention The Flnrists' l':xf-hange when writing. BULBS FOR FLORISTS Lilium Harrisii, Roman Hyacinths Paper White Narcissus, Freesias Send for sprrial prices. N'ew Crop Mushroom Spawn— Eng- lish and Pure Culture. WEEBER & DON, Sr/.;-"'i."t""'" 111 thi.ml.cr. Mi-. Liindretb Seed Company.) Those earliest seed merchants in America of whom we nave a record, people of descent from the English and Germans were not the first seeds- men, seed savers and seed sellers in the country, as is proved by the im- mensely broad plantations of Indian corn observed by the early discover- ers, areas most astonishingly large, as shown by their records. The earliest European travelers in America observed that, while the men of the native tribes were absorbed in the excitements of the chase and war, the women living in all alluvial dis- tricts were gardeners and seed plant- ers; consequently, it may be reasoned, some were seed selecters, some seed merchants, bartering their seeds for other objects; therefore, the Indian women were the first seed merchants; we are only copyists. Without commerce, dependent as they were upon the local products of the fields, forests, and streams, the aborigines got down very close to na- ture in their ob.servances, and, while not possessing any scientific facts, nevertheless, gathered much folk lore as relating to the value of plants as foods and medicines, as to materials for utensils and textile fabrications, and as to vegetable dyes. Of course the leading objects of the vegetable kingdom with which they were most conversant were the wild trees and shrubs, vines, and yet small- er plants, mostly products of self- sown seeds, but they, nevertheless, made gardens for the culture of hand- sown seeds of certain annual plants. Plants First Cultivated. The early explorers of the territory between the Atlantic Coast and the Mississippi only found growing in a wild state two native plants which the Indians had partially tamed or brought under culture in their gar- dens or fields, these being the Helian- thus tuberosum, now improperly known as the Jerusalem artichoke, and the calabash. The aborigines used the seeds of the wild rice, Ziza- nia aquatica. but it always was saved from self-sown seeds on the borders of marshes. Several other plants of annual or perennial character were cultivated by the Indians, these being of species since discovered not to have been of North American origin, but handed up by gradual steps from countries to the southward, as the West Indies. Mexico and South America, thfese plants being maize, potato, cotton, to- bacco, bean, pepper, tomato and pumpkin. It is most singular that in these United States, where now such a great variety of esculent vegetables are most successfully grown, few, if any of them, are natives, but all in- troduced from other countries. The Indian tribes of the Southern States excelled those of more north- ern districts, and the further south the observations extended the more intelligence was displayed in the pur- suit of agriculture: as. for example, the natives of Mexico, four hundred years ago, employed irrigating sys- tems, and manured the soil by the use of guanos. The seed planters of the aboriginal tribes selected their stock seeds, the advantages of such selection being well understood: indeed, it was only by many centuries of selection that some things were brought into a truly valuable form. as. for example, it is believed the native corn in remote ages had on each grain of the ear a covering of a separate husk, as in the case of oats. Sometimes pod corn develops now as a freak of nature, but in Arizona and New Mexico some of the least civilized tribes yet cul- tivate corn exclusively of the pod va- riety; they do not know anything else. Corn the Staple. Corn or maize was certainly In days of earliest explorations as at present the chief cereal of the Western Con- tinent, proof of which is found in the report of a brother of Columbus, who in 149S reported as having passed through eighteen miles of corn fields on the Isthmus of Panama. In 1520 the ships of Magellan were supplied with corn at Rio Janeiro. In the Pequot War in 1636 the English de- stroyed 200 acres of corn on Block Island. In 1654 Peter Lindstrom. a Swedish engineer, surveyed the Dela- ware River, and wrote that he met with extensive cultivations by the In- dians of corn or maize, the grain be- ing of various colors, as white, black, red, blue, brown, yellow, and pied; that the yellow sorts were used for making bread, but that the blue, brown, black and pied were used in brewing and made a strong, dark-col- ored beer. In 1675 the English on a military expedition harvested 1.000 acres of corn in Connecticut. In 1688 De No- ville destroyed 1.200. 000 bushels in what is now New Yorlc State. In 1697 Frontenac employed his army three days in destroying corn. In 1779 General Sullivan, at the time of his expedition against the Indians at Gen- essee. New York, destroyed 20.000 bushels of corn. In 1794 General Wayne wrote of the Delawares in Ohio: "I never before beheld such immense fields of corn." It is singular that the earliest de- scription, accompanied with a draw- ing, of maize appears in a Chinese book, which was published in 1574; but that was a date so many years subsequent to the discovery of maize upon the American Continent that abundant opportunity existed for its transportation to China, and the es- tablishment of its cultivation there, Magellan himself sailing from South America to the Philippine Islands in 1520. fifty years prior to the publish- ing of the Chinese book. Maize cer- tainly was only of American origin. Where Supplies were Obtained. In colonial days the people of the Atlantic Coast, principally English, obtained their supplies of seeds from London, though, of course, those smaller settlements of Dutch, as at New Amsterdam (now New York), and the Swedes along the Delaware River bought their seeds from their own countries. There is no record of what the early settlers used, except alone the Flat Dutch cabbage, which has been handed up to the trade of the present day b> the Hollanders who settled below Philadelphia. The commercial history of the seed business may be divided into two eras or epochs, that preceding 1850. and that since. Many people know more or less of it covering the latter half, during which it has developed by leaps and bounds until the operations of the first half are dwarfed into in- significance: nevertheless, it is inter- esting to briefly review of very early days. the business Early Trading Districts. Previous to 1800 it is not likely that seeds were sent west of Cincinnati and Detroit. This beautiful city of Toledo did not exist, nor did Chicago, now so miraculously developed to 3,- 000,000 of inhabitants. St. Louis was a small French possession, and it is not likely took seeds from the Atlan- tic coast. The real field of sale ap- pears to have been along the Atlantic coast from Boston to Charleston, a district not one-twentieth of what is now the settled parts of the Union, and only having one-seventeenth of its present population, each individual of which now demands for his per- sonal use five times the amount of vegetables and flowers as did indi- viduals of one hundred years ago. The country west of Niagara Falls and west of Pittsburg was an almost unknown wilderness, certainly sections of no purchasing ability worth much consideration. Indeed, there may be said to have been no interstate com- merce at .all. In 1799 the postage rate was 6 cents per single letter sheet for un- der 40 miles. 10 cents for under 100 miles, 17 cents for under 250 miles. It took five days by stage to make the trip between Philadelphia and Balti- more, and took three days on a bet- ter traveled route between Philadel- phia and Boston, consequently not many seeds were sent by mail one hundred years ago. An Enviable Record. The seeds offered for sale by David Landreth previous to 1800 were about half of them grown on the outskirts of Philadelphia: the other half im- ported from an English seedsman whose establishment was near Win- chester, southwest of London. It was in 1795 that the first order from the Landreths for French seeds was placed: since which date, now one hundred and eleven years ago, not a year has elapsed when a purchase has not been made by the same American house from the same French estab- lishment— that of Vilmorin. This is certainly a record hard to beat. The writer has in his possession a bill made out by his grandfather in 1801 for a lot of seeds and trees sold, in which the itemization of charges is made in English currency— pounds, shillings and pence. This use of Eng- lish money values is singular, as six- teen years had passed since the Amer- ican Congress had passed an act fixing the dollar as the established unit of money: this indicates how slow the people were to adopt the new forms of value. Pioneers in the Business. The early American seed houses in the order of establishment, so far as can be recorded were as follows: 1784 — David Landreth, 1792 — John Mackejohn, 1794 — William Leeson, 1800 — Bernard M'Mahon, 1802 — Grant Thorburn, 1806 — G. M. Coates & Co., 1815 — Daniel Maupay, ISIS — Ault & Co., 1820 — David Landreth, Philadelphia, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. New York, N. Y.. Philadelphia, Pa.. Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md.. Charleston, S. C. 1820 — James L. Belden & Co., Wethersfield, Conn. 1822 — Joseph R. Newell, 1824 — Thomas Bridgeman, 1825 — Powell & Co.. 1828 — Robert Buist. 1S32 — Roswell Rice. 183 3 — Smith & Hogg, 1834 — Hovey & Co., 1837 — Philip B. Mingle, 1837 — C. F. Crossman, 1837 — Nourse, Mason & Co. 1838 — J. M. McCullough, 1839 — John Stair & Son, 1840 — Thompson Bros., 1840 — William Dunn. 1843 — Allen & Co.. 1845 — Daniel Maupay. Jr., 1845 — John Rapalje. 1845 — Thomas Griswold, 1845 — Plant & Bro.. 1845 — Mcllvain & Orr, 184 7 — Peter Henderson. 1849 — F. Bachilier. 1849 — James Vick, Boston, Mass. New York, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Philadelphia. Pa.. Cambridge, N. Y. New York. N. Y. Boston, Mass. Philadelphia. Pa., Rochester. N. Y., Boston, Mass., Cincinnati, O., Cleveland, C. Charleston, S. C, New Orleans, La. New York. N. Y.. New Orleans, La. Rochester, N. Y., Wethersfield. Conn. St. Louis, Mo,, New York, N. Y., Jersey City, N. J., New Orleans. I.,a. Rochester, N. Y., D. Landreth Seed Co. I. M. Thorburn & Co. Bolgiano & Co. Johnson, Robbins & Co. , and Comstock, Ferre & Co. los. Breck & Sons. Alfred Bridgeman. Robert Buist, Jr. Jerome B. Rice & Co. Hovey & Co. P. B. Mingle & Co. Crossman Brothers. Schlegel & Fottler. J. M. McCuIlough's Sons, and Charles J. McCullough. A. C. Kendel. Briggs Brothers. Thos. Griswold & Co. Plant Seed Co. Wm. Elliott & Sons. Peter Henderson & Co. James Vick's Sons. June 30, 190« The FIori3t^^ Exchange 821 Evolution of the Seed Catalogue. The evolution of the seed catalogue is an interesting study, the earliest seed list of which there is any au- thentic record being published in 1766 by Andrieux of Paris, the predeces- sor of Vilniorin, Andrieux & Co. In 1776 a second edition of this list ap- peared, this time coupled with the name of Vilmorin. On these lists prices did not appear in print, but were inserted with the pen; conse- quently, it is surmised the same printed issues appeared for several years. Some other seed establishments, now conducting business in France and Germany, claiming a foundation at a very early date, are unable to furnish any information as to the date of their earliest catalogues; they only published seed lists, and of these few of them possess any records as to the dates of issue. One seed es- tablishment claiming to have been founded about 1750, says its first issue of a catalogue was in 1810. In England the earliest descriptive catalogue of vegetables and flowers of which any record is preserved, so far as has been obtained by the writer, was issued in 1794 by Mason of London, and it was as far ahead of the times as to have contained an illustration. In America the earliest record of a printed seed list, not a catalogue, is of one issued by the Landreths in 1784, which sufficed, printed on both sides of a single sheet, until 1799, ' when it was increased to four pages, and in ISOl to eight pages, stitched on the back, the printed matter cover- ing descriptions of vegetables, flow- ers and ornamental trees and shrubs, and of these the Landreths were ex- travagant enough to have printed 2,- 000 impressions. This edition of 1801 may be looked upon as the first Am- erican descriptive seed catalogue, the other publications being simply Lists. In 1816 this eight-page pamphlet was increased to sixteen pages and in 1S27 to sixty-four pages, of which what was then the enormous number of thirteen thousand was printed. Grant Thorburn of New York City commenced business in ' 1802, and then, or soon after, published his seed catalogue. His firm. Grant Thor- burn & Sons, 1822, published an edi- tion of fifty-two pages, which in 1827 was increased to one hundred pages. It is possible the next catalogue, in serial order, was issued soon after 1820, by James C. Beldon & Co., of Wethersfield, Conn., the predecessors of Johnson, Robbins & Co., and Com- stock-Ferre & Co. In 1822 Joseph R. Newell, of Boston, predecessors of Joseph Breck & Sons, began in the seed business, and probably issued a catalogue then, or the following year. In 1824 Thomas Bridgeman of New York established himself in the seed business and soon after published a catalogue. It was 1825 when was introduced, and partially put into practice, the printing of names of varieties of seeds directly on seed packets instead of pasting on labels, and five years later, in 1830, seed packets previously closed by folding or tucking in the ends, after the old country method, were in many cases changed to pasted flaps, this being the first step toward the introduction of sealed packages. Up to 1860 there were not over ten seed houses in the United States doing a regular wholesale seed business, and a number of these did not issue de- scriptive catalogues, only bare lists of varieties: but since the date indicated, wholesale seed establishments have increased with great rapidity, each striving with the other in beauty of design of covers and elaboration of contents of book; but too often the florid descriptions of vegetables and flowers are such as to which the vege- tables and flowers have a hard strug- gle to conform. Early Lists of Vegetable Seeds. It is instructive to briefly review the list of vegetables in cultivation one hundred and twenty years ago, an extract taken from Landreths' list. At that time, 1786, only two table beets were in general cultivation here in America, supposedly not many more In England, these being Red Turnip and Long Blood; three sorts of lettuce. White Cabbage Head, Brown Dutch, and Curled Silesian: only two sorts of carrot. Long Orange and Early Horn; two sorts of cucum- ber. Long Pickling and Early Frame; only one sort of spinach; three sorts of onion, Strasburg, Spanish and White; one of watermelon; two of squash; one of tomato; and of peas. Knight's Tall Wrinkled Marrow was the leading sort; all these varieties being now generally superseded by better forms. . The sorts under culture one hun- dred and twenty years ago, were, however, all considered good of their kind, but most of them under the de- velopment of that day would not pass the critical eye of the market garden- ers of this age; they would now be considered deficient in size, texture and flavor. With one exception, the tomato, all the other families named have been in cultivation many hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of years, for instance, the cucumber has been .cultivated for the table for 3,000 years, but its improvement in the open garden has been slower than that of any other garden vegetable. The tomato plant, fruit of which was hardly known one hundred years ago, was at first principally known as a garnish, and less than seventy years ago was most carefully avoided by some people under the impression that it bred cancer. The rise into general use of the tomato has been one of the most marked features in the seed trade, this plant being first catalogued by a Philadelphia seed house in 1820. In 1837 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society first offered a premium for an exhibition of tomatoes, and the first time a premium was offered by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was in 1838. In 18 40 there were five or six vari- eties of tomatoes offered in seeds- men's catalogues, these being the Large Red, the Large Yellow, the Red Pear, the Yellow Pear, the Cherry and the Grape. In 1849 there was introduced a curly-leaf sort, which was named the Extra Early, and fol- lowing that in 1852, was introduced the Fiji Island, the first of the pur- ple sorts. How the public has chang- ed! No garden vegetable is so much used as the tomato, and it is in such demand that thirty millions of cans put up annually are not sufficient to meet it. Previous to 1845 the list of desir- able sorts of table vegetables had ex- tended very little over those cultivated continuously for fifty years. Sugar corn has been only known a comparatively short time, or since 1841. It was in 1839 that the Adams Early or Early York was introduced as a decided improvement for table use over the field corns previously used, these being the Early Canada, White Flint, Cooper's Prolific, Horse Tooth and Tus2arora. It was two years later, in 1841, that the Eight Rowed Sugar Corn was first catalogu- ed, followed by the Asylum and Darl- ing. It was not till 1850 that the Stowell's Evergreen was catalogued, then a shorter grain than the present form, but there are writings extant to the effect that the Indian tribes of the Susquehanna valley had in their possession a sweet corn differing from the fiour corns used for meal. The general list of seeds in use at this period, 1850, comprised such sorts as the Watermelon, Mountain Sprout and Mountain Sweet; Canta- loupe, Turk's Cap and Jenny Lind; Cabbage, Late Flat Dutch, Oxheart, Sugar Loaf, Red Dutch, and Drum- head, Savoy; Beans, Mohawk Yellow Six Weeks, Red Valentines; Peas, Ex- tra Early, Charlton, Hotspur, Prus- sian Blue, Bishop's Long Pod, Knight's Marrow, Blue Imperial: Spinach, Prickly Seeded and Savoy Leaved; and Tomatoes, Large Red and Yellow Pear Shaped; of Potatoes, Fox's Seedlings. Foxites, and Mercers. Past and Present Capabilities. The early settlers and their de- scendants, farmers, orchardists, and gardeners, knew next to nothing of anything scientific in the treatment of interests of soils, trees, and small plants. They just went along taking things as chance should determine, and note now what a change! Scien- tific methods on every hand; the oper- ations not necessarily by a scientific man, but using scientific processes and mixtures, he working under formulas made so plain that the most ordinary mind can make and apply them. The seed merchant of this day must not only be familiar with the varia- tions and characteristics of the plants which he sells and also what the seeds of others may produce, but he must be quite scientific as a student of all sorts of things relative to agriculture and horticulture, for he is a.sked for all sorts of advice and if he cannot give such in a practical manner he is not up-to-date: he must be a bug doctor, a soil doctor, a vegetable ph.vsiologist, and it looks as if he must be in time an electrician. It was only as far back as 1845 that the first agricultural school was es- tablished in the United States, prior to which date there was little oppor- tunity to acquire any scientific in- formation as to agriculture and horti- culture. There were few colleges where anything connected with agri- culture was taught, and there were few newspapers having agricultural columns, and such as there were con- ducted by men who were to a great extent groping in the dark. Really it is within very recent years, recent in the history of agricul- ture, certainly not over fifty or sixty years, during which aii inquirer into the whys and wherefores could obtain any accurate information as to the role of fertilizers or as to the phe- nomena of seed germination, plant vegetation, and subsequent growth: but now all this is changed. No doubt, some theories will have yet to be supplanted, but the practice of agriculture and horticulture is al- ready scientific, an art now affording ample room for the employment of the most progressive chemists, natur- alL=ts. vegetable physiologists, mech- anicians and philosphers. Of all practical operators in the field or gar- den, the seed grower should be the most advanced, as he meets with a more varied experience. Man Power Diminishing. While developments in mechanics and science have made easier the till- age of the soil, the growing ot crops, and the harvesting, the efficiency of man power, as we get it, has dimin- ished; that is to say, farm employees and some of the superintendents, too, make far less effort in the interests of their employers than was formerly the case. Most of them are like birds of passage, here to-day and gone to- morrow, or at most they are with us one year and gone the next, always seeking new pastures, neglectful of their employer's property, thoughtless of everything under their hands and their observation. Indeed, few farm hands nowadays know how to plow; few even know how to properly take care of a pair of horses; most of them knowing nothing except to do every- thing in the wrong way. While some individual must put on record reminiscences of the past as I do here, it don't do to dwell too much on back numbers, as every one must be up to the methods of the day, all of us must keep up with the band wagon or belong to a fossil age. What Science Has Developed. Seed growing has had its new birth as well as other operations in the arts and sciences, a new birth noticeable to every one in improved implements and tools, all great labor-savers, but best illustrated by noting the develop- ment along scientific lines, as for ex- ample: 1. The use by seedsmen of carbon- bisulphid and hydrocyanic acid gas in killing the weevil in seeds; also in killing under surface insects and grubs. 2. In spraying garden plants to stop on the one hand insect ravages, and, on the other hand, to stop the extension of fungous diseases. 3. The use of electric light as in- troduced in France to force a night- time growth of vegetables cultivated in forcing houses, a growth equal to ten per cent, additional development and precocity. 4. The practice of nitroculture in connection with plants of the legumi- nos£e family, an inoculation with com- mercially-made cultures of nitrogen- flxing-bacteria. much advancing the immediate development of peas and beans and laying up a store of stimu- lating food for succeeding crops. 5. The artificial passage of electric currents by some German experiment- ers through the length and breadth ot plant beds in vegetable forcing houses for the purpose of stimulating in- creased cellular action, equal, it Is said, to ten per cent, development. 6. The use of chloroform to pro- duce an Intense rest which makes it quite possible subsequently by the application of moisture and heat to gain sixty days advancement In the blooming of flowering and fruit plants. 7. The use of electric air currents to stimulate the growth of garden and field crops, a gain of twenty to sixty per cent. 8. The electrocution of insects feeding upon vines and plants both on their above and under-ground sur- faces, particularly applicable in the case of grapes, roses and fruit trees. 9. And among the latest scientific developments in connection with agri- culture is the extraction and holding by mechanical and chemical means of atmospheric nitrogen, and its sub- sequent incorporations with other things in the making of a commercial fertilizer, the air offering a limitless mine out of which to collect the most important of all plant stimulants. This generalization Indicates that the higher practice of agriculture and horticulture, of which the seed grow- er is the first exponent, has already become one of the .sciences. No Millionaire Seedsmen. No American seedsman has made a big fortune out of the business, though many a comfortable income. Those seedsmen who have done still better have been fortunate in some outside speculations, or fortunate in the rise of country or city real estate. That there have not been in the past, nor are not now, any seedsmen multi- millionaires who have amassed their fortunes directly from the sale of seed is significant of the limitations of the business as to its scope and profits, a business so overdone with respect to the demand as to result In a most serious cutting up of the trade and lowering of prices, so that as a wholesale business it compares un- favorably with many other commer- cial businesses, which we all know do develop many multi-millionaires; as for example, merchants and manufac- turers of dry goods or other textiles, manufacturers of iron, miners of coal, manufacturers of agricultural imple- ments, dealers in tobacco, sugar, fiour and a thousand other pursuits. Five thousand men in the United States actually own over one-sixteenth of the entire national wealth of one hundred billions, and control consid- erably more. None of these is a seedsman. In fact, these five thou- sand men own and influence one-half of the entire national wealth; and as I said before, none of them is a seeds- man; or can it be possible, the mod- esty of seedsmen prevents them taking an active part in the world's affairs? P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I , Hoboken, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOtKND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirjea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot-Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE Meodon tlie riertots' Bxdiuwd wbea writing. XKIMOON COMPANY Tor I TREE6, SMBUBS, VINES Your I and SMALL ERtlTS Deflcrlptive Illostrsted Catalogue Free THE WM. B. MOON CO. MorrlsTlUe, Fa. kfeotloo the Florists' Bzchanse wbea writing. 822 The Florists' Exchange EVERGREENS DWARF BOX. PRICES UPON APPLICATION. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J. Ueotlon thB FlorUti' Bidiange when writing. HoiiaDd VDiseiy stotK I hardy orinameintals EiLym- Ask for Our Catalogne. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.5oLUND Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlPB EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; tn ^ct everything in the line of HARDY OBIiA- MENTALS required by the trade. HAKU* HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. Write for prices and trade lists. BAY STAXB NURSKRIBS, NORTH ABINOXON, MASS. MeBtlon the FlorUti' Bxchsnire whe» writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY SHADE TREES F. It F. NURSERIES Wholesale Growers TREES AWD PLANTS in full assortment. Trade Catalogue Free AMBBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLAMTS OurDesoHptlveCataloKne of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZEN8TEIN & CO. TreeSeedsandP lants Spenlallsts. ATLANTA, o A I.ARGK TREES OAKS AND MAPLES PINES AND HEMLOCKS ANDORRA NURSERIES Wm. wabneb habper, pkopbiktob Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Pa. UentloB Tlie Florists* Bxchaoge when writing. Sea Cliff Nurseries. Dwarf and trained fruit trees a specialty. Write for quotations,? FD. BOULON a SON, SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y. Ueotlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. H.DENOUDEN&SON, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of nursery stock for the American trade. Catalogue free on demand. Also views In our nurseries. ^aBtloB Hie Florists* Bxchsngs when wrltlnf. TO CLOSE OUT EDGED Rose Stock I'er 100 1000 niCHMOND, 3 In $6.00 $50.00 WELLESIjEY, 4 in G.OO 50.00 GRAFTED KILIjARNEY . $10.00 $90.00 GOLDEN GATE COO S. ]. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. klentloD The Florists' Eixcbange when writing R O 5 E S m in., elegant Slock. RICHMOND, .■->('. Tlie following at 2c. LA FRANCE KAISERIN LA DETROIT CRIMSON RAMBLER MALMAISON METEOR JOHN A. DOYLE R.D. No. 3. Springfield, Ohio. llentlOD the Florists* Bxcbange when writing. ROSES AT A BARGAIN a^ I am poiiig to quit [rrowing them. Have 6.S0 Bridesmaids, 440 Brides, in 4 in. pots at $.'5.00 per 100. (13.'j Richmonds, in 4i n. pots, $8.00 per 100, and 37r. Richmonds in 3 in. potb. $6.00 per 100. L50 Chatenay, 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Apply to JOHNL.WYLAND - - DE HAVEN, PA. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROSES The Rambler Roses. During tlie past vieek we have had many opportunities of comparing the dilterent varieties, both in the marlcet and at flower shows. It is surprising how well they have taken for mar- ket work, the only question is — will they be overdone? We are certainly getting too many in the market, yet up to the present they have sold fair- ly well. Some have gone out to those who hawk in the streets, and this in time may materially reduce their value for choicer work. I can recall the time when Aimee Vibert was a favorite, but when it became a common object in cottage gardens, though very beautiful, it lo.=t value; the same thing is bound to come with Crimson Rambler and others. To keep up their value as pot plants for decorations, growers .■should do them in limited numbers, and grow them well. It is rather strtiuge that though the first Crimson Rambler was an English variety, all the best subse- quent sorts have come from America. Dorothv Perkins is a grand variety, but Lady Gay is likely to entirely supercede it. The Farquhar is an- other of the same type, which, as recently shown by Messrs. W. Paul & Son was grand, the flowers being of better form, and produced equally freely. Debutante, a pale blush, i: a promising variety. Philadelphia has been fairly well shown, yet it does not seem quite so free as most, but the flowers are certainly better than the Crimson Rambler, and appear of a deeper shade of color. In the singles, Hiawatha will certainly have a good run. All who have seen it shown pronounce the same opinion: it is most remarkable how well the flowers last, and the bright color shows at a distance. It is one which does not require comparisons to dis- tinguish its value, it stands out by it- self. Kathleen, from Messrs. W. Paul & Son, is of a rosy pink, and equally free, and may also prove of great value. Perle de Neige is probably the best white Rambler: and Waltham Bride is very proinising. The Ramblers adapt themselves so well to floral decorations that they should always remain popular: yet when they were first grown it was difficult to get florists to use them. I remember that when I first recom- mended them I could not ."Jell: and it was only on leaving plants on ap- proval that any business was done, but this was quite sufficient. Instead of having them returned orders came by wire day after day. There is nothing more difficult than to get a florist to take up a new thing, but if of any value, when once started, it is sure to go. But one thing is certain — our best florists like to keep to such things as are not common in the streets. And it may be with the Ram- blers, that once they become too plentiful, they will never be of fur- ther value for choice work. — Metro- politan in Horticultural Advertiser. SHADE TREES, SHRUBS ROSES, CLEMATIS, PEONIES. Evergreens for Hedges. Full assortment of Apples. Pears. Plums. Peaches. Cherries. Quinces. Currants. Raspberries, Goose- berries, etc. Write for our new illustrated catalogue and prices. W. &. T. SMITH CO. GENEVA, N. Y. Upntlrtn The Florlstfl' Blichange when writing- I ■•■■•»•■■■■■■><>•■ Roses for Immediate Effect Haven't you in your trade a call for large, strong Rose plants, such as will give im- mediate results? We have prepared for June planting a stock of strong two year old plants, all on own roots, and while they last will close them out at the extremely low price of 315.00 per 100; 2S or more at the 100 rate. No charge for packing. These Roses can be placed in thr (.ptMi ground during this month and will give a profusion of Howers throughout the entire growing season. They are worth just twice as much as we are asking for them, and they can be depended upon to produce the goods. They are well foliaged. have strong working roots, and are now in 4 and 5 inch pots. The Collection Includes a Wide Ran^e of Varieties and Colors, Teas and Hybrid Teas, such as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Marie tJuillot. R. B. Cant, Clothilde Soupert. Golden Gate. Pink, Striped and Yellow La France, Bridesmaid, Bride, Mme. Welch, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Marie Lambert, Beau Carmine, Queen's Scarlet, Agrippina, Appoline, Ulrich Brunner, Prince Camille; Glory of the Exposition. Also a fine assortment of the very best varieties in 2'A inch pots, clean, thrifty stock, strong and well rooted, including the following varieties in Hybrid Teas, Chatenay. Meteor, Triomphe de Peruet Pere, Mme. Jules Qrolez. Climbing Kaiserin, etc., $4,00 per 1 00. REX BEGONI48. A line assortment of the best varieties of this magnificent decorative plant, in 2l inch pots, in the following varieties; Helen Upden, Old Rex, Silver Queen. President Carnot, Leopardina, Gloire de Vesenet and 12 other assorted choice varieties, at 7Sc. per doi., S5.00 per 100. IVIISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. e.V^S^M^U A8para;4;u8 Sprengrerl Baby Primrose E.ch 4c Each Tarrytown or Eleirantlaaima Fera.. 10c 4o Tarrytown or EleganiiHKinia Fern, •JaBttcia Veiotliia 4c Blue Mooiirtower 4c Geraniums, 15 best varieties, IncludlntE Telegraph. 4c Achyranlheg, rod 4c Alternantheras.. 2c awainsona Rosea 4c from 4 inch pots 20c Maneitl Vine 4c Sword Fern 4c " " from 4 inch pots.. I2c JacksoDi Fern 4c " " from 4 Inch pots 12c Palm Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in. pot Clemat"rPa™,tete;f;om2in.poU 4c pSim* KentlaForsieriana. 3 in-.-pot ° Ampelopsis Veltchli, from 2 la, pots 3c P'*"'", ■,■. ;■. V'V'iliT' Urevlllea Kobnsta 3o Palm Areca Lutescens, 4 in. pot plants 16c Carnations, Mcaowan,' HaieUei, aiid Cyperus Alternlfolla (Umbrella plant). 3c Dorothy 3i^c Cyperus Gracilis 4c SEND rs TOUR ORDER TO-DAY. Ask for catalogue, free. Address THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa. Established 1850. Seventy Greenhouses. ••••• Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. P Special Offer. For sale at these prices for a short time only. Strong: 2^^ inch plants. Climbing Wootton Bmpress of Cliina Mrs. Pfary Bon Silene 3Ime. Jules Gralez "Winter Gem Muie. C. Bruner Clothilde Soupert Papa Gontier Bride La Princesse Vera Sombrieul Etoile de France M'^elleeley Marian Dingee Sunrise Uncle Jobn Mary Washington Ivory Marie van Houtte Perle des Jardins Pink Cochet White Cochet £toile de Lyon Marie Gnillot Souv. df Pierre Nottlng Climbing Meteor Mme. Margottin Reine Marie Henrlette Yellow Soupert Mareclial Nlel Triomphe de Pernet Bridesmaid Mme. A. Chatenay Red Sonpert Dr. Grill Coralllna Yellow Cochet Ducheese de Brabant Mrs. B. R. Cant Souvenir d'un Am! The above list. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Lady Roberts Mme. Eugene Marlitt Admiral Schley $.S.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. La Tosca Princess Bonnie Grnss an Teplitx Etoile Oe France, $10,00 per 100; SitO.OO per 1000. Wellebley, $fi,00 per 100; Srfl.OOperlOOO. THE CONARD & JONK CO., WEST GROVE, PA. | Mention The Florists' Eb rbange when writing. tK.Sj V3 r^ O GROWN T>vo years old ] On their cwn roots Northern-g'ro'wrn Bench-rooted Full asscrtntent J We are Headquarters for them JACR50N (Sl pe:rrin5 CO. (Wholesale only) NEWARK, WAYNE CO., NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. June .'!'), 1908 The Plori-sts' Exchange 82 J NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meeban. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN, Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., president; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary ; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. G. D. Shumaker, a nurseryman of Louisiana, Mo., died recently, agred 42 years. He was born in Louisi- ana- A widow and six children survive him. NEWARK, N. T.— C. W. .Stewart & Co., Inc., lost several thousand dollars worth of nursery stock on their farm at Orleans by the severe hail storm that visited that section recently, says the Rochester (N. T.) Herald. THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS holds its twentieth annual convention at Detroit, Mich., August 22 and 23, 1906. Headquarters and place of meeting will be at the Cadillac Hotel, corner Michigan and Washington avenues. An interesting program has been pre- pared. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — The Rev. Samuel B. Smith, a retired Methodist minister and one of the most prominent horticulturists of western Michigan, died June 13 at his farm home on Knapp avenue after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Smith came to this city about fourteen years ago, settling on a farm which he has owned for half a century. He was for many years president ot the Grand River Valley Horticultural Society and rarely missed a meeting of the society. He was considered an authority on pomology, devoting his attention more particularly to the culture of apples than of any other fruit. He was a charter member of the State Horticultural Society and at one time its president, and his fruit took many prizes at exhibitions of this organization. He \\-as SI years of age. Horticultural Notes. None of the Hydrangea Hortensia type can be | considered hardy in Pennsylvania. They live out, but kill to the ground, which prevents their flower- ing. The variety Thomas Hogg appears to stand more cold than any of the others, ana when in favorable situations it often carries its shoots safely through the Winter, and then flowers in Summer. Spiraea Anthony Wateret is one of the very best of June blooming shrubs. In mixed shrub collec- tions it is very effective, its crimson flowered flat heads of blossoms making a great display. Pruned well as soon as flowers are done, it will give a Fall display of great merit. Examples of sugar maples growing when trans- planted after making leaves in Spring are fre- quently met with. The secret of success lies in the flooding of them with water for a week after trans- planting. Many other trees will live treated in the same way. Posts of the black, or yellow locust are almost everlasting. Instances are recorded where they have been in use for 50 years and were then so good that they were reset. This locust is the Ro- binia pseudo-acacia. ►Saururus cernuus, the lizard's tail, is a water plant native to half stagnant pools. Ita spikes of white flowers appear well above the surface of the water. Juglans Siebokliana is an extremely vigorous grower, making twice the growth a season the com- mon Juglans regia does. Its foliage is very large, showing its old name J. aiiantifolia was not inappro- priate. Its nuts are borne in a long string, twenty or more in a cluster. In flavbr they are not the equal of those of the J. regia; but the tree is hardier. In Iowa and adjacent States tlie native plums and their improved varieties are better suited to the climate than either the European or the Japanese sorts. In fact, in quality they are also deemed superior. H. A. Terry, a nurseryman of Iowa, has done much to improve them. Indoor Propagation of Shrubs. There are numbers of trees and shrubs which can be readily propagated from cuttings of half-ripened wood at this season of the year. The best place for them is a greenhouse, but a frame will answer. A greenhouse is the better place, because of its greater convenience. A long bench of sand, or boxes of sand should be prepared for them. Shallow boxes are preferable, as their use admits of shifting the position of the cuttings, which is often desirable before they are rooted. The cuttings need to be kept close and moist for the first week or two, and well shaded as well. But as soon as they will stand light and air let them have these gradually. The time taken in rooting depends on what the cuttings Kudzu Vine. A correspondent from Maryland inquires if the kudzu vine, Pueraria Thunbergiana (Dolichos Japon- icus), is killed to near the ground in Winter, and, further, does it ever flower with us in Philadelphia? An.swering this, I would say that it does not kill to the ground. There are always several feet of live shoots, even in severe Winters. There is a very old vine of it here, being one planted soon after the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, in 1876, proba- bly raised from one of the plants brought here by the Japanese at that time. This vine has flowered regularly every year in September or before, from the vigorous shoots of the same season. The flowers are in racemes, not unlike those of the native wis- taria, rosy purple in color, and slightly sweet scented. So many write that their vine does not flower. This comes from lack of age, evidently. The old vine referred to has never missed flowering every season from its commencement, now many years ago. "Wistaria chiueusis. are. Many things, privet for one, root quickly, so do hydrangeas, while snowball, for example, is of a slower movement. Care is required not to over water the cuttings, or the more succulent ones may rot. A great deal depends on the weather. A week of cloudy weather would call for no shading and but little sprinkling with water. When the foliage stands up well on them it may be inferred they are doing all right. Nearly every kind of tree, shrub and vine will root from cuttings, some taking a longer time than others. Sometimes layering may be found a more profitable method than cuttings, at others both may be followed; these are points to be found out by experimenting. Cuttings of many things put in now would be well rooted in a few weeks, and could then be potted otf, or transplanted into frames. These would make nice, stocky plants by Spring; and if planted in nursery rows then there would result creditable plants for selling in Autumn. The indoor propagation 'of hardy stock is grow- ing in favor, and particularly the part of it calling for Summer propagation. The Flowering of Rhododendrons. When rhododendrons are young and have flow- ered freely it helps them to pick off the decaying flower heads as soon as blooming is over. It works on the same principle as the cutting oft of decaying flowers on all plants. The support that these heads would demand in the way of developing seeds is diverted into growth channels, to the advantage of the bushes or plants. As will be understood, it is aiding the growth by permitting no seed formation at all. It was the practice of gardeners years ago, as it is to-day, to divest a plant of Its flowers even, when future growth was of more importance. When they grew fuchsias for exhibition purposes all flower buds that appeared were picked otf until those that were coming would be in flower at the time wanted. In this way the plants became larger than would have been the case had they been permitted to flower at will. When rhododendrons are young It Is aiding them in a desirable way to pick oft the decaying flowers. The shoots that have not flowered will then gain more strength and be more sure of flowering. The shoots that spring out from below the old flower heads' position rarely bloom the next season, but when the plants are older and full of vigor they do, and so far as aiding them goes, It Is not then necessary to do it, although the general appearance of a rhododendron bush is enhanced by freeing It of the brown heads of pods. Wistaria Chlnensls. What a magnificent flowering vine the Chinese wistaria is, is shown in the Illustration before us. It has always Ijeen perhaps the most called for of ail vines used for flowering pur- poses, the gorgeousness of its ap- pearance at its flowering season causing all that see it to find space for it on their own grounds If not already in possession of one. It is a vine that never misses a sea- son in its flowering, although It is more profuse in blossoms at some seasons than at others. Last Spring, when this photograph was taken, it was uncommonly beauti- ful, as our picture will bear out. When planted close to a dwelling and given some support, it will not cease its growth until it has reach- ed the top of it; and it should be remembered, too, that its flower- ing is never at its best until it has reached the top. Besides its use in the way described, it is hand- some in a dwarf shape. Set out as a shrub, it forms an irregular, tangled mass, which suits many IMisitions and in such a shape it tlnwers well. Another way is to make a standard of it, by driving a stout stake to a plant, tying to it a straight shoot of the vine, tak- ing off the point of the shoot at whatever height decided on. There will follow in time a vine with I self-sustaining stem and with a spreading head which in its sea- son will be covered with flowers. Nurserymen so train them, and sell them as standard wistarias. When wistarias are of some size and have been growing in one place for some time, they are ratlier difllcult to transplant, be- cause of their making but a few I'Hits and these roots being of ^nat length with but few fibres The best way is to be as careful as possible in getting all the roots in sight, cutting oft with a clean cut all broken ones, and to prune the vine severely. If but its life is saved, it is sufficient, as the wis- taria quickly recovers what it had before: and the pruning is good for it with or without the necessity for doing It. When raised from seeds it is averred that there are some seedlings which produce flowers not as bright a blue as the type; and that this is true, we have seen proof of. But as this wistaria, chinensis, is a true species, it is more than probable that the lighter colored ones are hybrids. There are now growing in many places in our country several spe- cies and varieties of wistarias and, no doubt, they hybridize. In fact, the one called magnifica, and to be found in many nursery lists, is said to be a hybrid. It has far more of the character of the frutescens, our native species, than any others. Florists who keep a few hardy vines and shrubs in pots find a ready sale for the wistaria. Every- body wants a plant of it; and when it Is explained to a visitor that the plant in a pot is sure to live, there is but little trouble in selling. Watering at Planting. A question that even good gardeners often ask is, whether trees should be watered at planting. Re- collecting that a tree cannot live without water, the question is an easy one to answer. A tree Is not best planted when the ground is very wet, because the soil then goes in lumpy, and does not settle nicely around the roots. It is better for the soil to be rather dry so that it can be worked in well around the roots — an important point. When plant- ed in this way, the soil rather dry, and then a good soaking of water given it, this carries the soil in close contact with the roots, just what the aim should be. The water should be poured in when the hole is about half filled with soil, and when It has soaked away the rest of the hole filled in loosely. Watering in this way saves ramming the soil. Men laying water pipes in streets understand this and flood their filled in trenches with water when a quick settling is wanted. After trees have started to grow, and through the Summer, they do not want perpetual waterings. Constant floodings of water often kill them. Unless droughts come the trees need no watering, save an occasional one in dry times. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 824 The Florists' Bxchan^e ^EPES]3 ZIOSXSS Kll^l^j^pi^gY aud all of the leading varieties. One hundred and thirty-six thousand rose plants grafted this year. Read our list: Craned Stock. From 2« inch Pots. KILLARMEf. $16.00 per 100; »120.00 per Etoile De France. $20.00 per 100. J QOQ_ Weliesley. $30.00 per 100 ; $160.00 per 1,000. Rasallnd Orr EngUsh. J20.00 per 100; $160.00 Liberty. $20.00 per 100, regardless of number per 1,000. ordered. The tollowlng varieties on their own roots, from 2>i Inch pots, very fine plants, repotted from 2 Inch pots. Klliarney. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Rosalind Orr English. $10.00 per 100; KIcbmond. $12.00 per 100: SICO.OO per 1,000. $90.00 per 1.000. Wellesley. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1,000. Standard Varieties Orafted. Prom 214 Inch pots, $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000; tor A No, 1 stock; nothing else will be sent out. Bride, Franz Deegen, Bridesmaid. Afadam Hoste. Meteor. La Detroit. madame Caroline Testont. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. The above varieties on their own roots, from 2>i Inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1,000. Maman Cochet. A magnlflceut pink rose ot Mermet type, and the best ol outdoor bedders Color very bright rose, with shadings of yellow at the center. The above grafted only, from 2^4 inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (The Baby Rambler). An ever-blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler We will furnish May delivery plants of this sensational rose from a>a inch pots, at $2.76 per dozen ; $17.60 per 100 ; $42.60 per 260. A. N. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. r 100 1000 Brides $3.00 $2.'>.00 Golden Gate 8.00 2!j.00 J n /% O F O Hai&erin, ZA'xn. |)ots, $4.00 |)er RICHMOND, now ready, fine plants, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 \ r\C^otwa 100; $30.00 |>er 1000. joo i ■ m ^^ ^^ ^^H ^^ ■ Bw y s'^ ' f Kaiserin, ready now $4.00 $3( Bench grown American Beauty bashes $6.00|)erl00; Bridesmaids soo i $50.00 |>er 1000. Old Liberty Rose Bushes, $5.00 ber 100; $40.00 |>er 1000. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 60,000 Grafted Roses J Extra fine healthy plants, tree from mildew. Liberty Bride Bridesmaid Kaiserin Golden Gate La France . 3>/ inoh pots, 515.00 per 100 ; SUO.OO per 1000. f Our Grafted Roses often give a crop of good flowers in ten weeks. *- 30,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Choice stock grown from flowering shoots of grafted plants. BRIDES BRIDESMAIDS KAISERIN LIBERTY Price, 3 inch pots, $7.00 par 1 00. LA FRANCE 1 J. L. DILLON, Mention The Florists* Exchunife when wrltlne, Bloomsburg, Pa. \ PHILADELPHIA ROSES AMERICAN BEAUTIES, Strictly First-Class Stock. 2Vi inch. $0.00 per 100 : $50.00 per 1000. 3 inch, $9.00 per 100; $80.CK) per 1000. 4 inch prices on application. Cash with order. MYERvS ^ 5AMTMAN. :,%46.D. Wyndmoor, Ciiestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Last Call •••ON... Phone White Marsh, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 20,000 ROSES 8,000 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, JOHN C exceptionally clean, strong stock, from 3-inch. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Ivory and Golden Gate,$5.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. 2* iiifh, ready for shift : $2. .50 uer 100 ; «M 00 per 1000. HATCHER, AMSTERDAM, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Youn^ Rose Plants Fine, tStron^, HealtHy. 3 inch pots. ^ m Richmond, Very Fine, $9.00 per 100 ; $80.00 per 1000 m Chatenay - - 4.00 " " 35.00 " " ^ Ivory - - - 4.00 •' " 35.00 " " ^ 1 year-K)ld, CI^^^^F^H ^y^'^l'^^ 2 1-2 In. pots. liaby tic; f^rlmson Ram- bler. Wood.Diesbach and La Frani^e 2e ; Noltiny, U. Gate, Krueger, Kaiser- in, li. Brown, Meteor, Dinsniore, Masson, Ca.p- rice, Laing, etc., 2 l-2c: Lan)belin,4c. 4-inch pots liaby 20c: Cr. Kambler Cc; Yel. Rambler, Cbarta Wood, Dtesbach and MaBBon 7c.; Laing, Dins- more, Neyron, and I'lan- tier 8c. Extra strong, own roots, well branched, healthy. SALVIA Splendens, 2 in. ,2c. ea., 815.00 1000. VINOA maj. var.,2in.,2c. ea., 8*20 (to looo. LEEDLE CO., Expert Rose Growers. Springfield, 0. Mention The Florists* Elxchange when writing. ROSES Clean and thrifty, from 3i in. ijots. own roots, $6.00 per 100. Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Ivorvi Chatenay. p. R. QUIINUA.IN, Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The FlortBtB* Bzcfaange when writing. PLANT CUUTURB PRICE *I.OO. THE BEST BOOK FOR THE PLANT GROWER. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. a PUB. CO. LTD., 2-8 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK Smilax, V/a, inch pots - - - $2.00 per 100 g Asparagus Plumosus, 2j4 inch pots, 2.50 " " Asparagus Sprcngeri, " " " 2.25 " " Orders should be placed at once. Stock can be shipped now, or when you are ready to plant. United States Cut Hower Co. Elmira, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. June 30,1906. LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 841 Kessler P P 841 Allen W S Co 841 [ullmuni U S3B Anderson & Christensen King Con Co 848 827 Knud Gundestrup & Co Andora Nurs S22 818 Aschmann G 827 Koster & Co 820 Bader J 838 Kroeschell Bros 847 Barclay Jns P 827 Kuebler Wm E... .841 Barrows H H & Son Lager & Hurrell 827 827 Landrelh Seed Co D.81S Bartram J H 820 Lang .1 841 Bay State Nurs 822 Langjabr A H 841 Bayersdorfcr H & Co Lawrltzen C 839 848 Lecakes & Co N 844 Beach James E 826 Leedle Co 824 Beaulleu 835 Loekland Lum Co.. 846 Eeaven B A 844 Lord & Burnham Co84S Beckert W C 819 Mader P 827 Berger H H & Co.. 819 May & Co L L 843 Bernlng H G 842 McFadden E C 839 Bloom J S 834 McKellar C W 843 Boddlngton A T 817 McKlssick Wm E..842 Boerger A W 842 McManus J 841 Bonnet & Blake 841 Metropolitan Mat Co Breltmeyer's Sons J. 843 83G Brown Peter 826-35 Michell H F & C0..S19 Bryant J M 818 Mich Cut Fl Escb..S44 Budlong J A 843 Millang F 841 Burpee W A Co SIS Moltz A 841 Byer Eros 834 Mooinger J C O 847 Caldwell W. E Co.. 847 Moon Wm H Co... 821 Carlton H R 839 Moore Hentz & Nash Chicago Rose Co...,S43 841 Chicago Cam Co... 8.35 Morse C C & Co 819 Cbllds J L 819-38 Myers & Samtman.S24 Chlnnlck W J 827 Natl Florists' Board Clipper Lawn Mower Co of Trade .844 818 Niessen Leo Co 842 Coddlngton L B S40 National Plant Co.. 835 Coldwell-Wilcox Co.84S Ouwerkerk P 821 Conard & Jones Co. 822 Pacific Seed Growers Condon J 842 Co 818 Connell B 827 Palethorpe Co P R.S4o Cowee A 819 Payne J A 848 Cowee W J 844 Pennock S S 842 Cowen's Sons N 846 Peterson J A 836 Craig & Co Eobt. ...S27 Peterson Nurs ..820-26 Crowl Fern Co 844 Phila Cut Fl Co...S42 Cunningham J H...S34Phlla Market 842 Curwen John 838 Pierce F O Co 846 Cut Fl Eicb 841 Plerson F R Co 817 D'Alcorn & Sons 819 Pierson U-Bar Co.. 847 Dann & Son J H 838 Pierson A N 824 Davis A B & Son. .835 Pittsburg Cut Fl CoS42 Deamud Co J B 843 Pollwortb C C Co.. 842 Pean & Parse 834 Pure Culture Spawn DeBuch Jnhn S27 Co 818 nenoudeu H & Son.S22 Quinlan P R 824 Dletsch & Co 846 Rawllngs E 1 842 Piller Caskey & Co. 847 Rawson & Co W W818 nillon J L .S24 Raynor J 1 841 Dlllnn G'honse Mfg Co Reck & Son John.. 839 847 Reed & Keller 844 DIngee & Conard CoS22 Belch V -B 837 Dorner F & Sons. . .835 Rcid Edw 842 Doyle J A 822 Relnberg O 840-43 Dreer Henry A 846 Relnberg P 826 Dumont & Co 842 Reuter S J 822 Du Rle W B 842 Ripperger G 845 Baton H N 8.34 Robinson H M Co.. 844 Edwards Folding Box Roebrs Co Julius.. 827 Co 844 Roenmer Fred .....819 Elcbholz Henry . . . .835 Rosslg Bros 844 Elsele C 84S Rnpp j F 818 Elizabeth Nurs Co. .819 Saltford Geo 841 Elliott W H 817 Sander & Sons 827 Elliott W & Sons.. 818 Scheepers & Co 819 Bmmans Geo M 838 Schmidt Co J C 834 Endtz Van Nes & Co Schultheis A 834 822 Schunemans Geo T.838 Bvenden Bros 8.39 Scollay J A 848 Felthonsen J E R35 Scott John 827 Fenrlch Jos S 841 Sea CIltE Nurs 822 F & F Nurseries R22 Scligman & Co 841 Fischer Rudolph . . .819 Sbellroad Ghs 838 Florists' Hall Assn. 8.38 Sheridan W F 841 Flower Or Mkt 843 Signal Hill Fl Co.. 843 Foley Mfg Co 840 Simpson R 845 Ford Bros 841 Skldelsky S S 827 Fortunes A L .844 Sllnn & Thompson. .841 Froment H B 841 Smith W C 827 Garland G M 847 Smith W & T Co. ..822 Glblln & Co 847 Smith N & Son 835 Goddard S J 8.35 Smith & Gannett. . .835 Greenhouse Co .... .847 Stearns A T Lum Co Gunther W H 841 848 Guttman A J 841 Storrs & Harrison Co Hammonds P & S Shot 820 Wks 846 Stumpp & Walter. .818 Hantord R G 8.39 Swayne Wm 83S Harris E 835 Syracuse Pottery Co84e Harrison C S 826 Taylor E J 8.34 Hatcher John C 824 Thorburn J M & CoSIR Henshaw A M 841 Totty C H 826 Herbert & Son David Toweil A N ,8.35 819 Traendly & Schenck841 Herndon Lester & Ivey U S Cut Flower Co. 824 Co 818 Van Assche Frank.. 848 Herr A M 835 Vaughan's Seed Store Herrman A 848 817 Herzog Wm 835 Vesey W J & M S..826 Hews A H & Co, . .845 VIck's Jas & Son.. 819 Hicks & Crawbuck, .841 VIck & Hill Co 8.38 Hicks H K 818 Ward R M & Co... 819 HIiflnger Bros 845 Vincent R & Sons.. 8.34 Hi'll B G Co 843 Weatbered Co 847 Hlliborn W P 826 Weber C S & Co.. 846 Hinsdale Fern Co.. 844 Weber H & Sons.. 835 HIppard 847 Weeber & Don 819 Hltchlngs & Co 846 Welch Bros 842 Holton & Hunkel... 842 Weston H 827 Horan B C 841 Whiildin Pottery Co846 Hughes G J .834 Wletor Bros ...824-843 Hugh Graham Co.. 827 Wild G H 826 Igoe Bros 844 Winterson B P & Co Jjickson John H M7 827-43 lackson & Pe-'kliiS. .!^22 WItheridge C ....839 JacMS S & Son. .847 Wood Bros 840 Jennings E B ^18 Wyland J L 822 Jensen & Dekema .835 Young A L & Co.. 841 .lohnson & Stokes. 819 Young J 841 Jones H T 822 Young Thos 841 Kasting W P 842-47 Zangen O V 818-27 Katzenstein & Co. .822 Zlrnglebel A 819 Kay W H Co 845 Zvolanek A C 818 The Rlori-sts' lExchange 825 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED AhutHon 817 Pansies 818-19 Achyranthes 822 Palms 827 Ageratum 817-27 Peonies 822-26 .MteruaQtheras 817-22-42 Petunias 827-42 Ampelopsls 822 Phlox 819-.34 Araucaria 827-34 Primula 818-27 Asparagus 818-22-27 Roses 817-22-24-20 Asters .834 Salvia 817-42 Begonias .. .817-22-27-35 Seeds 818-26 Hulbs 818-19 Smllax 8.34-35-30-44 Caladlums 819-38 Stocks 8''2 Cannas 827-35 Verbenas 817-34 Carnations 822-35 Vinca 827 Celery Plants 842 Vines 822 Chrysanthemums. 817-34 Violets 838-39 Cineraria 818 MISCELLANEOUS. Clematis 822 Artificial Leaves ...844 Coleus 817-19-27 Boilers 842-47-48 Cuphea 827-48 Cut' Flower Boxes... 844 Cut Flowers 841-42-43 Engravings 818-48 C.TcIamen 835 Fertilizers 845 Dahlias 817-19 Fittings 842-47 Daisies 818-34 Florists' Supplies . 818-48 Dracaenas 817-,34-38 Flower Pots & Tubs 845 Evergreens 822-27 Glass 842 Ferns 822-27-44 Glazing Points 842 Fuchsias 817-35 G'bouse Bldg. .842-47-48 Galax 844 Gutters 847 Geraniums 817-19-35 Heating 842-47 Gladioli 819 Insecticides 845 Glechoma S3S Lumber 842-47-48 Hardy Perennials 822 Paint & Paint Sup- Heliotropes 827-34 plies 842-45-48 H.vdrangeas 817-39 Pipes. Joints, Valves84S Ivies 817-27-34-39 Sash 842-48 Lilies 819 Seed Bags 818 Lobelias 817-42 Tanks 847 Mignonette 834 Tools & Implements Mushroom Spawn ...818 842-47 Narcissus 834 Tonthpicks. Wired... 844 Nephrolepls 838 Vegetable Plants 840 Nursery Stock 822 Ventilators 842-47 Orchids 827 Wants 8.36 Contents, PAGE .A.mong Growers (Illus.) 830 Books Received S28 American Seed Trade Associa- tion 832 President Grenell's address. . . 82 9 Business Difficulties 820 Changes in Business 825 Catalogues Received 820 Firms who are Building 825 Cut Flower Prices 837-42 Hail Notes 840 Heating 845 May. L. L. (Portrait) 832 Nursery Department 82 3 Opium-Poppy Cuture 829 Peony Festiva maxima (Illus.) 831 Peony Nomenclature, Mixture of 831 Pamphlets Received 829 Question Box 827 Readers' Views. Our 828 Review of the Market 825 Roses 822 Seed Business, Earlv History of 820-21 Seed Trade Report 819 S. A. F. O. H. Reports Wanted. . 828 Southern S. A. F. O. H., A S28 TRADE NOTES: New Bedford, Mass 836 Chicago, New Orleans 837 Cincinnati, Columbus 838 Bay Shore, N. Y., Detroit, In- dianapolis, Louisville, Phila- delphia. Washington 839 Providence, R. 1 840 Boston, New York, Warrens- burg, 843 Minneapolis, San Francisco . . 844 Varietal Description of Garden Vegetables 830 Week's Work, The 834 Wistaria chinensis (Illus.) .... 823 Yearbook. The, 1905 828 CHANGES IN BUSINESS. WOOSTER, O. — The Wooster Nursery Company, capital $10,000, has been in- corporated by T. E. Ewing. Gary Welty, Clavin Fry, Harry R. Bruce, Wayne Hart and S. H. Boyd. INDEPENDENCE. lA.— C. H. Winder, a well-known horticulturist of this city, will emigrate to Palestine, Tex., for future residence. He has lately bought a $24,000 fruit farm there, and will engage in the fruit business in a large way. NASHVILLE, TENN.— An amendment has been granted to the charter of the Tennessee Nursery Company of Ander- son County which empowered that com- pany to increase its capital stock from $40,000 to $60,000. COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. — Wm. Clark has resumed possession of all property formerly known as the Clark Greenhouses, nurseries, floral business, etc., but recently operated and conduct- ed by J. B. Braid wood. The business will hereafter be under his possession and management. REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— While the cut flower business shows somewhat of an Im- provement this week over last, it cannot be said, seeing that this Is the last week in June, that trade is anywhere near as good as it ought to be for this time of the year. While prices along some lines are averaging a little better than they were, this is more owing to the diminution of supplies than to any In- creased demand. Retail stores are in fact doing very little just now; that is. the large stores. What business there is agoing seems to be more on tlie side avenues of the city than among the florists located in the wealthier neigh- borhoods. American Beauty and tea roses are bringing about the same figures as last week, with the possible exception of the lower grades. Tiiese, not being so plen- tiful, have not to be sacriflced at such low prices as they had been. The supply of carnations is falling off considerably and the actual averages will, no doubt, be higher than has been the rule for two weeks past. A good deal of iris is coming In, and for window displays just now seems to be a favorite flower. A few go a long way, and as tliey can be purchased for $2 and $3 per 100. a magnificent window showing can be secured at but a slight cost. A few peonies are coming In yet. and the crop of lilies does not seem to have abated much. Sweet peas are hardly so plentiful as they were, and are bringing slightly better values. Gladioli from the South are still making their appear- ance, though, no doubt, this week will see the end of the supply from that re- gion. These have been selling a little better during the In.st few days. Smilax, which has been a good article for quite a long period, is now becoming too nlentiful. nnd ran hardlv be disposed of at any price in some quarters. CHICAGO. — The market in this cen- ter offers no snecial features this week, unless it may be that American Beauty roses nf Efo.od qua! it v. beiner cut from ynung stock, are n trifle easier to And. while fir.<5t-claRs Bride and Bridesmnid nre rtitfiruU to obtain, especlallv the former Carnntinns have stiffened somewhat in nrice. vet there are nlenty to siiriDlv all requirements, though the nnnlitv is not. on the average, much fibove par. When the quality is erood the stock finds a ready sale, especially in nnlnrs, Grp-en sronds are still railed for. nar- timilarlv asnarna-us and smilax. there beins- now nlenty of ferns and miscel- [arifinii.q greens. T'ilium candidnm Is to be found in quantity in all of the commission houses, of erood nuallty. at a general '->rire of $1 per hunch, ten spikes to the bunch- T'. auratnm has been more or Tp-st! in p'^'^idenco and has as a rule been ropriilv di«r>oRed nf. though the snnniy is uncertain. W. K. W. POSTON. — Business has been much hc.ftpr the past week than for some timp No fancv nrices have been real- ;^p^ to be surer but there has been a q-pTiprnl oleanins" uri -whioh bas been vpry '=ati«factorv, Tn ro^es Bride and Brirles- mnH have bpen of verv xionr qualitv, ■-•« fhpv fTPn'^rail'"' are at thi=! season. T,'ni'3erin An*rn<3ta Viotorin and S'^nvenir rin prpqjflpnt Cpvnnt .qrp morp in demand ind of e-ond nnaii+i'- Killarnpv is nrnv- ']rt^ in. pots $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000.1 ll?sTrin.v.v.;.::.v:.v.:.:.:;:.:.".:.".;::.^:M *S:w Kaiserin, Sin. pots, ....4.00 35.00 3 in pots $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000. ^^f^ylZZZZZZZ" I.bo 2^:50 I iTOry 2.50 22.50 D I ^ Ul M O M n ' " "" '- " - ' -o r^ I O n I Yl vy I >l Ly ^ " "^^^ %ss°oPr Too PETER REINBERQ, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago i ORDER PEONY PLANTS NOW. | 5 Complete list ready for distribution. Ship September first. Stock Guaranteed true. ^ 5 It means something to carry away a silver cup and nine first prizes out of twelve ^ ^ awarded at the Exhibition of the American Peony Society. That is what we did. ^ I PETERSON NURSERY, isoi stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO, ILL i ROSES Richmond, 2i in., .S7.00 nor 100: SCS.OO ln-r 1000, Chatenay, La Detroit, Perle, Golden Gale, 2i in., aa.m rcr loo. Asparagus Plumosus, 'J in., $2,00 per iofi: 2' in,, Iil3,00 per 100, Ca«h or C, O, D, W. J. & M. S. VESfY, fORT WAYNE, INDIANA. UeotloD the FlorlBts' Btzchanxe when nrrltlng. Roses for June Planting issmcAN mm roses ^ For sale at Rose Lawn Greenhon.=ies, Richmond, Killarney, Beauty, Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gates, etc., etc. CHARI^EIS H. TOTTY J. HENRY BARTRAM For sale at Rose Lawn Greenhoii.=ies. From 2-incb pot^. $5.00 per 100: (to clean up), $40.00 per 1000, Theee are fine plants. From 3-inch pots. $7.50 per 100. Cash must accompany order. MADISON. N. J. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Bxcbauge when writing. LANSDOWNE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exob&ngra when wrltinr* June 30. 1908. The Florists' ExcHange 827 LOOK! See Us Grow. ABAUCARIA EXCEIjSA a sjiecialty. 6,000 are ia now, imported from Ghent, Belgiuni this Spring, 1906. Now planted in 51/2 and 6 in. pots, well estalilished, and ready tor shipment to all parts of America. All these are grown tor us by an Araucaria Sj.eiialist in Ghent, Belgium. NO SEEDLINGS, but Arauearias niisL-d from top outting:s only are offered. This is now our 11th Anniversary, and our importations have grown from 2.50 in the llrst year to the remarkable number of 6,OO0 IN THE ELEV- ENTH YEAR. My reputation as Araucaria Importer gains footway in every greenhouse and florist store in .America. Our Arauearias need no coaxing, genuine facts tell in quality and cheapness. Please Note Our Lowest Prices 10 to 12 ins. high, 2-yr. old. 3 tiers, 51/2 in. pots, $0.50; 12 to li ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers, 5i/> in. pots, $0.60 ; 14 to 16 ins. high, 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 6 in. pots, $0.75 ; 18 to 20 ins., 3-yr., 4 to 5 tiers, 6 in. pots, Sl.on ; 20 to 40 ins., 4-yr. old ; 6 in. pots, 5 to 6 tiers, S1.25. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA SPECIMEN, 7 in. pots. 3 to 4 feet hiKh.S3.00 each. ARAUCARIA COMPACTA ROBUSTA, 6 to 7 in. pots, unusually larse. very beautiful, from $1.^^. $1.50. $1.75, $2.00 each. GLAUCA. 6 in. pots. $1.00, $1.25. $1.60 each, KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 7 in. pots, made-up plants. 1 large in center. 3 smaller sizes. 22 to 25 in, high around, gives them a good appear- ance, $2.00 each, fi in, pots, single plants. 35 to 40 in, high. 5 to fi good leaves. 4 year old. $1,25 to $1,50 each ; 6 in, pots, 30 to 35 in, high. 4 year old. 5 good leaves. $1.00 : 5'/^ in. pots. 3 year old, 25 to 30 in. hign. 5good leaves. 75c. made-up plants, 3 and 4 in. pots. IS to 20 in, high, 25 cts, to 30 cts. each, KENTIA BELMOREANA, b'A to 6 in, pots, bushy, tine plants, from 75 cts. to $1,00 to $1,'25 each. ARECA LUTESCENS, made-up, 25 cts. COCOS WEDDELLIANA, 15 cts. SCOTTII FERNS, 3". in,, 25 cts,: Sin,. 15cts.5in.. 50 cts, large, bushv. BOSTON and PIERSON FERNS, 2V: to 4 in,, 5-B-7 to 15 cts, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, I in , large, bushy I'lants. suitable bir bcurhL'S, 12 to 15 cts, SOLANUM or JERUSALEM CHERRY, $,5.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER When nrdering, .wt n'hether the plants she pots or not GODFREY ASCHMANN Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario Street, - - PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII, 2i in. pots. tlO.OO per 100. NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, 4 in. pots. $15.00 li.T ll»l ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4 in. pots. $10.00 per 100. HUGH GRAHAM CO., Logan Nurseries, York Road and Louden Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentinn "Hie Florists' Exchange when writing. Boston Ferns 6 in. per 100 $80.00 now ready 6 " " 45.00ready about July let 7 " " 6000 ' 8 " " 12.00 9 " " 13 00 " These ferns are being cool grown for ns and are exceptionally good value for the money. We are now booking orders for future delivery Send in your orders early as supply for larger sizes is limited. Try a sample order. EF.WINTERSON CO 45=47=49 WABASH AVE., CMICAQO . FERNS SPECIALTY CIBOTIUM SCHIKUEI We have a large stocfe of this beautlfal tree fern in 3 In. pots, reaily for a Bhift, at $60.00 per 100. 26 plants at 100 rate. FERN SEEDLINGS FROM FLATS Eight to ten best market varities at $1.00 per 100, or $8.60 per 1000. If my mail add 10c. for each hun- dred plants. ASSORTED FERNS FOR DISHES From 2^i in. pots. The best and hardiest varieties in market at $3.00 per 100. or $25.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. FERN SPORES. Gathered from our own stock. 36c. per trade pack- age. $4.00 per doz packages. OardenlH Vletetiil from 2H In. pots. f7.50 per 100. $70.00 per 1000; 6U0 at 1000 rate. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, SBORT HILLS, M. J. UentloD The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. r. in. Scottii Ferns, 40e. 8000 6 in. Boston Fern.(.i per lUO. Asparagus Sprengerii, 3K in., 6c. 2000 Mums left. 2i in. pot plants. List free. Cash please, BENJAMIN CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. IfentloB The Florists* Bxcbance when wrltlas. nephrolepTs \Vhitm.ani, 21/4 in., .f;2,T.OO per 100. Boston Ferns, 21,4 in., f ,S.OO per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitinan, Mass. Are now in line shape. A good variety and nice bushy stock. 21 in.. SS.OO per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Kentta Belmoreana, 4 in., clean and bushy, 2.5c. Cocos Weddeliana, 10c. Dracaena Indivisa. 4 in., strong, 12c. Mme. Sallerol Geraniums. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in., tine stocli. $10.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. ROBERT CRAIG & CO. ROSES. PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties in DECORATIVE PI.ANTS Market and 49lh Sts. PHILADELPHIA. PA. llentlon The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. To Remove Shading from Greenhouse (138) Kindly inform us of a good way to remove an extra heavy shad- ing of whitewash from a greenhouse; or do you thinlc it will come off by the weather before the first of Sep- tember? J. E. C. & CO. Conn. — The best way to get lime shad- ing off the glass is to take a long- handled brush and rub it off right after or during a rain storm. When the glass is wet it will be found that the whitewash will come off easily enough by gentle rubbing. Mignonette Her Majesty. (13 9) Can you tell me where to buy mignonette seed of the variety Her IMajesty? I cannot And it ad- vertised. S. B. B. — The mignonette called. Her IMaJ- esty was sold by A. T. Boddington, 34 2 West Fourteenth street, New Tork. Formula for Biacli Rot. (140) A number of years ago I copied a formula for killing damp or black rot on carnation cuttings from one of the florist papers; wliicli paper I do not remember. The form- ula was also good for stopping damp on any kind of cuttings. It consisted of sulphate of copper and ammonia: and as I have lost the formula I do not know the proportions. Can you give me same; if not, do you know of any other good formula? New Jersey. J. P. C. — The formula referred to for stop- ping the carnation trouble is, no doubt, the following: One pound of sulphate of copper, dissolved in two quarts of ammonia, and then diluted with thirty gallons of water. Keep stirring all tire time while using. PLANT FOR NAIVIE, Subscriber. — Celtis occidentalis, commonly called nettle tree and sugar berry. J. M. Adiantum Cuneatum From 3 in. pots ready to shift, per 10O55 00 per 1.000. $45.'XJ From 2i in. pots ready to shift, per 100 $4.00 ; per 1000. $35.00. Adiantum Hybridum Similar t3 Croweanmn. From 4 in. pots ■ ready to shift, per 100. $10.00. ■ I Seedlings in flats, nice clumps which can I a be divided and ready for 2J in pots, per ^ fiat. $2..50. Asparagus Sprengeri In 2y, in, pots. Nice plants. Per 100, $2.50 ; per 1,000, $20.00 I O. V. ZANGEN • Seedsman HOBOKEN, N. J. 0. K. ORCHIDS A large shipment o£ CATTLEYA TRIANAE just arrived in splendid condition- This Cattleya is the most valuable cue of all, because it blooms at Christmas time when flowers are expensive, [n original eases, write for prices ; cheaper in large quantities. Cash or satisfactory New York references required. JOHN D. BUCK, Collector of Orchids, P. 0. Box 78. COllEG[ POINT, 1. 1., N. Y. ORCHIDS Arrived, large shipments of Cattleya Glgas and Cattleya Speciualssima, C* Mossiae, C. Porcivaliana. Write for Prices. LAOER & nURRELL, Summit, N. J. Growers and Importers tfentloa Tbe FlorliU* Excbanc* when writing. REMEMBER We are still Headquarters for BAY TREES BOX TREES ...EVERGREENS... Price LiMts oil application. JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. UentloD Tbe Florists* Erchange when writing. COCOS PALMS. strong 2H,' Inch at $1.50 per dozen. Write for lowest prices on KentiaH. lac F Rarrlav R- 1- ORBKNHOU8KS Jd^. r. Ddrtldy Pawtacket, B. I. ORCHIDS Larg'est Importers. Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, England 235 Broadway, Room 1, New York City Mfptiiin The Florlata' Kicbapge when writing. COLEUS GOLDEN BEDDER and VERCHAFFELTII, fine strong plants from 2}i in. pots. $20.00 per 1000. Extra fine MOON VINES, 4 in. pots. $8.00 per 100. JOHN SCOTT, Rutland Road and East 45tii Street BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 2890 Bedford. CYC LAM EH Splendens Giganteum Hybrids. This strain bas no equal or better. Per- fect flowers of Giant type in five true colors well grown plants from 2* in. pots$5.00 per 100, $4.5.00 per 1000; from .S in. pots $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000, OmmSm*%mmtsk Obconloa Grmndl- t~8~anWU8€am flopa. The celebrated Ronsdorferand r.attmans Hybrids most beau- tiful strain from ■Ih in. pots. $3.00 per 100, in- cluding the fiiiiLred varieties. Primula ChSncnsts Also the very finest strain on thi.- market all colors including the blue variety from ''i in. pots $!?.00 per lOii. A sparagus. "ItJIiS^f Prom flats flue plants $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. TAKE NOTICE We still have good stock in quantity as follows: In bud and bloom, Geraulunis. S. A. Nutt, A. Elcard, John Doyle, Jean Viand, La Favorite, Mme. Janlin. Glolre de France and other good varieties. 3H in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Heliotrope* Chieftain and Queen of Violets, 3Hin. pots, 15.00 per 100. Cannae, 0. Henderson. P. Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, Duke and Martha Washington, Kreen foliage, beautiful pink bloom, 4 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Bei:onia> flower]D<:, 3^ In. pots. $5.00 per lOO. Begonia Kex, 3^ iu. pots, $6.00 per 100. Singrle Fetnnias. lar^e flowering, Sin. pots, $2.50 per 100. Nastartiuma, 3 in. pots. $2.50 per 100. Parlor Ivy, Afferatum. Dwarf Blue, Lobelia. Cophea, 2'3 In. pot3. $2.00 per 100. Viuca Varieg-ata. 2f2 in. pots, very good, $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Kose Geranium, 3H in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Centa-iirea Gymnocarpa, 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. W. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON. N. J. You Will Want a Few Begonia Cloire De Lorraine plants. My stock comes from an excellent source. Why not place your order early to secure early June and July delivery? Strong 21-2 inch plants, $15 per 100; $U0 per 100 S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Ifentlon Itie Florists* Philadelphia. Pa. Bxchan£« wben vrrltlnc. 828 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A WcU; Medlom of. Interclian^e tor Florists, Norserymcn Seedsmen :and tbe Tradt in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Batered at New Tort Post omce a.a Second Claee Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NF\A/ YORK Telepbone 3765 John. Ill C. V¥ T V.» n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 127 East Berwyn Avenue. BLIiUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Price on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, J2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order Draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefore. REGISTERBTD CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES.. One-half inch, 7Bc.: %-inch, $1.00; 1-Inch, J1.26, special positions extra. Send for Rate Card show- ing discount of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c., per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accom- panied with cash or satisfactory references. The Yearbook for 1905. The Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture for 1905 will appear during this month. The main part of the book, occupying 440 pages, is composed of 30 special articles, each giving in- formation of interest to farmers and horticulturists. All but one of these articles were prepared by per- sons in the employ of the Department. The titles of those of more direct interest to our readers fol- low, with names of writers: The Gypsy and Brown-tail Moths and their Euro- pean Parasites. L, O. Howard. How Parasites are Transmitted. B. H. Ransom. Some Ways in which the Department of Agriculture and the Experiment Stations Supplement Each Other. E. W. Allen. How to Grow Young Trees tor Forest Planting. E. A. Sterling. Use of Illustrative Material in Teaching Agriculture in Rural Schools. Dick J. Crosby. New Fruit Productions of the Department of Agri- culture. Herbert J. Webber. Business of Seed and Plant Introduction and Dis- tribution. A. J. Pieters. Fruit and Its Uses as Food. C. F. Langworthy. Principal Insect Enemies of the Peach. A. L. Quaintance. Handling of Fruit for Transportation. G. Harold Powell. Meadow Mice in Relation to Agriculture and Horti- culture. D. E. Lantz. Effect of Inbreeding in Plants. A. D. Shamel. New Opportunities in Subtropical Fruit Growing. . P. H. Rolfs. Farm Practice in the Control of Field-Crop Insects. F. M. Webster. Formaldehyde: Its Composition and Uses. Ber- nard H. Smith. Promising New Fruits. William A. Taylor. Progress in Drug-Plant Cultivation. Rodney H. True. The annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture, preceding the special articles, occupies 114 pages. The Appendix (220 pages) gives (1) a directory of officers of agricultural associations and other per- sons in charge of agricultural interests; (2) reviews of agricultural conditions; and (3) a large number of tables showing agricultural statistics. New fea- tures of the Appendix are brief accounts of improve- ments in farm practice and advancement in the public contrbl of water. The book contains 73 full-page plates, 13 of which are in colors, besides 130 illustrations in the text. There is a full index. The Department of Agriculture receives only 30,- 000 copies of the Yearbook, a supply not nearly sufficient for regular active correspondents and others directly in the Department service, the re- mainder being reserved for the use of Senators, Representatives, and Delegates In Congress. A Southern S. A. F. O. H. When first we read the announcement that efforts were making to organize a southern society of flor- ists, etc.. we were reminded of the threat made be- cause of alleged neglect by the S. A. F. O. H. to south- ern interests to establish such an as.sociation some ten years ago, by ;. southern horticultural journal, now defunct we believe, which agitation at that time was regarded in the light of a: secession or breaking away from the S. A. F. O. H. itself. It occurred to us that probably the same spirit prevailed on the present occasion. We are glad to note, however, that there is no ground whatever for our apprehensive- ness. The fiorist.s of the South liave evidently come to the conclusion that an organization of the kind now inaugurated will better foster their own inter- ests than can possibly be done by the national so- ciety. And so far from it being looked upon as a seces- sion from that body, reports indicate that the new organization desires to be considered as a "child" of the S. A. F.; in fact, the constitution and by-laws of the young society are modeled on mose under which the S. A. F. is governed. So far, so good. We think, though, that the choice of a title has been an unhappy one, is apt to be misleading, and to create an erroneous im- pression in the minds of the trade. The S. A. F. O. H. knows no geographical limitation: Us scope and workings cover all parts of the country; it has no section.?, which the designation of the new society would tend to imply. Neither can tlie Southern S. A. F. O. H. be regarded as in anyway belonging to or forming a part of the parent society, until that relationship shall have been so decided by the lat- ter. In order, therefore, to remove any misunder- standing in the matter we are of the opinion that another designation should be chosen for their so- ciety by our Southern friends. As we mentioned ten years ago, when the matter of a southern organization of florists, etc., was first broached, we can see no harm in its institution; in fact, nothing but good. The vastness of the country prevents the S. A. F. O. H., from giving individual attention to the specific needs of different localities, although it most as- suredly does the best it can in this respect, under the circumstances; and the creation of sectional organi- zations is likely to more fully meet all requirements along this line. But such creation need not, and should not interfere with nor deter a,llegiance to the S. A. F. O. H. In fact, if some arrangement could be made whereby the members of sectional bodies could, as a whole, also become members of the S. A. F. O. H.. it would greatly strengthen the national society: and in its strength lies its greatest moral influence, whenever it seeks to remedy any wrongs that assail the general horticultural interests of the country. Our present object, however, in calling especial attention to this matter, is to point out clearly that the institution of a Southern S. A, F. O. H. means anything but secession from or the first steps toward a disintegration of the S. A. F. O. H. itself. And while localities may and will be benefited by their own separate organizations: the good which the national society accomplishes, advantages the whole country, horticulturally. No other society has done or can do as much for the florists of America and those engaged In kindred pursuits as the S. A. F. O. H.. and because this is so, it must ever remain intact, and its membership should be added to and strengthened rather tlian diminished, divided, or weakened. BOOKS RECEIVED. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIREC- TORY, 1906. The present is the fourteenth eaitlon. The pub- lishers in their preface say that while a great many old names have been removed from the book, the continued growth of the business in all lines has necessitated the inclusion of a greater number of new names, increasing the size of the directory to 476 pages. The new addresses of San Francisco firms, at time of going to press, have been indi- cated. Many other establishments of that city have entirely disappeared, and in most cases it will be difficult to reach the former proprietors with other than first-class mail matter. In addition to the lists of florists, nurserymen, and seedsmen, in the United States and Canada, the usual lists, brought down to date, are provided of horticulturists, landscape architects, parks, ceme- teries, botanical gardens, societies, with dates of meetings, horticultural supply concerns, and cata- logue firms. The price of the directory is $2. We can supply the book. Society of American Florists and Ornamentai Horticulturists. Back Reports Wanted. The secretary would like to procure for the use of the society copies of the annual reports of the following years; 1885 Cincinnati; 1886 Philadelphia; 1887 Chicago; 1888 New York; 1892 Washington; 1896 Cleveland; 1900 New York. Members having spare copies of any of these will confer a great favor by sending them to WM. J. STEWART, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. About Geraniums. Editor Florists' Exchange: I observe John Birnie takes exception to the ad- vice given by me to A Young Beginner, in regard to the number of geraniums that should be planted for stock in order to propagate 4.000 plants. 1 ad- vised the inquirer to plant 500 for that purpose. Being new to the business, he naturally will not know anything about "properly manipulating" the plants, as Mr. Birnie does, but will simply want to take enough cuttings in the Fall to ensure a strike of 4,000 plants. Notwithstanding Mr. Birnie's hur- ried attempt to ridicule the advice given, I still think Young Beginner will do well to plant 500 stock plants; then he will be reasonably sure of raising the number desired. Of course, there are geraniums and geraniums. Some are Fall rooted and when the following Spring arrives they are nice, stocky plants, which can be used for any purpose that a geranium is good for. That is the kind wanted by those who would have the best. There are other geraniums tliat come from cuttings taken from greenhouse-grown plants in January and February, that are kept in a too warm house and over-stimulated, in order that they may be big plants carrying a flower in May, which mislead and disappoint unwary buyers. We see thousands of manipulated so-called geraniums every Spring, which for planting purposes are not worth putting in the ground; and if planted would, by the end of September, still be so small that it would take considerably more than 500 plants of them to yield 4,000 cuttings. As an occasional contributor to your Question Box column, I desire to thank Mr. Birnie for show- ing me what an expert really is. He certainly is a wonder. Anyone who can' make a plant multiply itself eighty-fold may well sneer at the ordinary mortal who is satisfied with less. Of course, Mr. Birnie Is an expert — he must be! I have read his effusions too often to have any doubt on that head. His little geranium history was also deeply interesting. I am glad to see that, according to his figures. 2.000.000 geraniums are sold in the New York market. I hope they sell better than they used to, and that few of them have to go at $3 or $4 per 100. at which price I have seen them disposed of when in New York city. There is not much in them at that, even for an expert who can raise SO good plants from a single specimen in one season. Keep your eye on the Question Box, Mr. Birnie. There is much good information given there; and when you see anything that does not conform to the methods of New Jersey, knock it hard. But when you see anything that Is of help to yourself don't say a word; it would be too humiliating. In the meantime, I shall continue to give my custom- ers Fall-struck geranium plants whenever possible. EXPERTUS. Editor Florists' Exchange; I have read with great interest "About Geran- iums" on page 796 of last week's edition of your esteemed paper. Though I have followed the trade of a florist for 2 2 years, I confess I am not yet on to the trick of making considerably more than four thousand plants from fifty stock plants. As I am inclined to think that a good many florists are In the same boat, I presume John Birnie would earn the sincere thanks of many of his fellow florists, by telling through your columns, how to properly manipulate the 50 stock plants, to give the results stated. ANOTHER GREEN ONE. Gyaniding for White Fly a Success. Editor Florists' Excliange: After having tried in vain to exterminate white fly through the use of tobacco dust, pyrethrum pow- der and nicoticide, I concluded to try cyaniding, as advised by J. H. Myers, Altoona, Pa., in your col- umns. I am glad to say that I have iieen very suc- cessful. I had a house 65x20 feet containing a variety of plants, such as heliotrope, coleus, chry- santhemums and various other bedding plants, also a few dozen tomatoes with fruit. I used six ounces of the cyanide of potassium, 12 ounces of sulphuric acid, and 2 4 ounces of water, and proceeded ac- cording to directions given in Number 19, Florists' Exchange. I left the ventilators closed all night, and in the morning found every white fly killed, as was also the black fly on chrysanthemums. Not a plant was damaged. I hope many others have been benefited through Mr. Meyers' advice, and take this opportunity to thank him. New Jersey. C. F. HASS. Plant for Steep Terrace. Editor Florists' Exchange: W. A. B. asks if there Is any plant suitable (or planting on a very steep terrace. A flne effect can be made in such, by planting thickly all over the face and about one foot over the top edge of the terrace the common periwinkle, which is hardy in our climate even. It Is evergreen and a most beauti- ful effect is produced when it Is two years old. It will stand for many years. Try It. S. S. BAIN. MontreaL June 30. 18«« The Plori-sts' Exchange 829 The Yuess Gardens Company. Editor Florists' Exchange: I observe in last week's issue of your valuable paper, a paragraph announcing the erection of a greenhouse by this company. I would like to say it is now the Yuess Gardens Company, (formerly the Newburgh Floral Company) and that the said company is erecting an entirely new range of glass, comprising four houses each 152 by 30 feet, which will be used exclusively for cut flower growing, the company contemplates going into the nursery, bulb and seed business, having already the neces- sary accommodations for the same. Newburgh, N. Y. JAMES W. WHITNEY. Express Rates. Editor Florists' Exchange: I would like to hear through The Florists' Ex- change of some way to counteract the advance in the charges of the United States Express Company for shipping flowers. Have any of the readers of The Florists' Exchange a way of reducing the weight of the shipping box or other contrivance for ship- ping flowers? We use the regulation wooden ship- ping box used by most wholesale growers. For boxes that we formerly shipped for 50c. we are now charged 90c.; and for the return of two empties attached, for which we used to pay 2 0c., we now pay 75c. I would like to see this subject discussed through your columns. ARTHUR TAYLOR. Worth Distributing. Editor Florists' Exchange: In your issue of June 23, on page 796 you pub- lished a very pertinent article entitled "A Little Advice — Not Preaching." Would it not be a good thing for the trade if you had a few of these printed and offered for sale? At ditrerent times I have had experiences of the kind referred to, and would liked to have had a slip of the tenor pub- lished printed to enclose in my communications. I think such a slip sent to some tardy advertiser would be conducive to better business. ED. A. LORENTZ. [Acting on the suggestion of uur correspondent we have had the article above referred to printed on thin cardboard, to fit into an ordinary envelope, and will furnish same, postpaid, 35c. for 25; $1 pi-r 100. — Pubrs. F. K.] Opium-Poppy Culture. Consul Thomas H. Norton jwrites a comprehensive article on the culture of the opium poppy In Asia Minor with processes of extraction and commercial handling. This data he collected for an American manufacturer who was visiting Smyrna. Mr. Nor- ton is of the opinion that the United States offers an admirable field for opium-poppy raising, the im- portance of the product being evident by the state- ment that the American imports of opium amount to about $1,200,000 annually. The total opium crop of Turkey for the past ten years has been as high as 11,000 "couftes" or bas- kets of 165 to 175 pounds each (the crop in 1902), but the crop of 1905 totaled only 3,600 baskets. The average annual exportation of opium from Smvrna amounts to from 200 to 225 tons, ranging in value from $1,400,000 to $1,600,000. Mesopotamia also averages $500,000 in opium exports per year. Another opium region is Malatia, near Harput, where the best grades as.sayed 10 per cent, mor- phine. From Samsoun, in northern Asia Minor, about 70 tons are exported annually. In European Turkey the opium is marketed at Salonica, where some grades have assayed as high as 13 per cent, morphine. A large proportion of Turkey's opium production is exported to the United States. Mr. Norton suggests that for poppy culture In the United States the numerous upland regions skirting the Appalachian range and adjoining the Rocky Mountain and coast regions offer climatic condi- tions closely resembling those which exist in the favored sections of Asia Minor. In Turkey the old- time methods of opium-poppy culture are still in vogue, which the consul believes American ingenu- ity could greatly improve upon. The American De- partment of Agriculture has already been experi- menting with growing the opium-poppy in Ver- mont, Texas, and California, the greatest success having been attained in the first-named State. They announce that they have already been successful in producing morphine directly from the poppy and are looking for further favorable results from ex- perimental work. The Department of Agriculture at Washington will furnish inquirers with full in- formation on the subject. The detailed report on poppy culture in Asia Minor can be consulted at the Bureau of Manufactures. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. — The pro- ceedings of the fifteenth annual meeting, held in Boston, Mass., January 2 4 and 2 5 last, have been issued by Secretary Herr. The book contains re- ports of the exhibition, the varieties registered dur- ing the year, a full list of members, as well as all the papers read and ensuing discussions. A fine por- trait of President Peter Fisher forms a frontispiece. Secretary Herr explains that the late appearance of the report this year was caused by delay in receiv- ing the stenographer's notes. Address of President Grenell 'of the American Seed Trade Association. It now becomes my duty as president of this asso- ciation, to address you, and, as this position is wholly out of line with my former experience, it is with misgivings I make the attempt. From reports from seedsmen in general, I am led to believe we have had one of the most profitable years in our history. The supply and demand have been more nearly equalized and the tlouiishing con- dition of the country largely contributed to our ad- vantage. Meeting of Executive Committee. In January- it was my plea.sure to meet with your executive committee in Philadelphia. Among other niatters considered was a proposition presented by Mr. Charles H. Breck in regard to members becom- ing associated in the collection agency of the Whole- sale Seedsmen's League, by paying ten dollars. The executive committee accepted this proposition as you likely have been notified. This seems to be a very advantageous opportunity for seedsmen who have bills to collect. I must mention the unbounded hospitality of Mr. Burpee and also the assistance given the committee by all the gentlemen of Phila- delphia. Certainly it is the City of Brotherly Love. In the selection of our meeting place the vote for California was in the negative. The committee was influenced by the central location of Toledo for a large number of members, and a promise year after year that we would some time come here. Thanks are due to the executive committee. I am under obligations to them and to your secretary for assist- ance and advice. Work of Other Committees. The chairmen of committees have had consider- able business to do this year and have attended to your interests fully. I cannot name one without naming all, and I feel that the efforts put forth by these gentlemen have been earnest, and accom- plLshed the best results. We will shortly receive their reports which will show how well the affairs of the association have been administered. I ex- tend to the gentlemen of the various committees my thanks for their attention and zeal for the wel- fare of the association. I will be pleased to have thorough debate and action taken on reports of committees in the matter of free seed distribution, seed adulteration, custom laws and other subjects under the supervision of committees. We should exercise our combined efforts at these meetings, banding together for mutual support and protection and throwing off the feeling of competition. Influence of Social Side. The social side of our meetings is becoming more and more the incentive for attendance. This is as it should be. The seed business is, in most cases, our life work and we should cultivate the acquain- tance of our brothers in trade as intimately as time will permit, remembering the ancient Roman pre- scription for long life and success, namely — to prac- tice equanimity, moderation, work and love for all men. I believe the acquaintances our convention meeting make, pcssibly do more for the advantage of the seed trade th.'in our rule.^ and resolutions. A Registration Bureau Recommended. I would recommend that this association estab- lish a registration bureau for the purpose of listing standard varieties of garden, vegetable and field seeds, also listing recognized varieties; this bureau to determine the value of, and classify any new or foreign varieties that may be offered for considera- tion, which they may find sufficiently distinct and valuable to justify such action. In case of new novelties, to issue to the firm presenting same, a diploma of name and description. This committee to be permanent, and composed of two each of growers, wholesalers, retailers and non-commercial men or scientists, with a chairman. The term of office of half of the members to expire every year, with the exception of the chairman, whose term should be for three years, he to be appointed by the committee, not from their own members. This committee should be elected from members nom- inated by a nominating committee appointed by tVie president; all members so nominated, to express their willingness to undertake the work of the com- mittee. I recommend that such a committee be authorized to expend an amount not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars per annum; the treas- urer of the association to be authorized to pay war- rants endorsed by the chairman of this committee and countersigned by the president of the associa- tion. The benefits from a work of this sort would be very great. About the only one now in print is one published by a leading French hou.se, and this, in many instances, is incorrect, altogether too cumbersome for our use, and does not answer our purpose. Then again, this association is, by reason of its representative character entitled to a work of its own, fully comprehensive and up-to-date in va- rietal description and nomenclature. This work would unify and standardize the ideals of what should be the exact character of our common varieties and lessen the duplication of names. It would be a source of information not only as to the character of well known sorts, but as to the value of new varieties, and of foreign seeds not commonly grown in this country. It would tend lo reduce the number of varieties necessary tor a seedsman to grow, carry and catalogue. It would be a text book for the young man without field ex- perience, and something he could rely upon. Va- rieties now partly unknown would be recognized Customers would be better and more agreeably served, and this in itself would Increase sales anil consumption. Originators would be able to estab- lish the value of their novelties and the trade would not have to wait for a novelty's worth and adapta- bihty to be established by .some single catalogue house. This committee would fill the long felt need of a committee on nomenclature which we have tried several limes to establish. The rules and regulations under which the com- mittee's work should be done, would, nece.ssarily be made by themselves and their meeting as well as their recommendations would be under their own control. Upon receipt of the final report compiled by this committee it would be up to the a.ssocia- tion to have the report printed and sold at a price which would defray the expenses incurred. I be- lieve this book would be of more value to all of us than any book we may have in our offices How readily a salesman could get a description of any vegetable! All .salesmen cannot have field exper- ience, and this book would be a practical substi- tute where that knowledge was lacking. There are many members of this association who should feel it a privilege to serve on this commit- tee, and leave with succeeding generations some of the knowledge and experience they have acquired from years of hard work, observations and com- parisons both in the field and trial grounds. This book would be recognized at home and abroad as a standard text book issued by the Amer- ican Seed Trade Association and, certainly, would advance our standards and encourage our young men. Weights and Measures. The consideration of weights and measures has been before the public in a New York newspaper the past year and has attracted attention and let- ters from several seedsmen. In regard to the metric system, without doubt its merits are as enumerated in this paper; but, in my opinion, the seedsman dealing largely with farmers, market gardeners and small householders could not adopt the metric .system without a school of instruction for his cus- tomers. While the cental system is largely used for all commodities, it remains for the seedsmen to uni- ver.sally print their catalogues, quoting by the pound and hundred, to ultimately assure the adoption of the cental system in all market reports. In many sections this system is now in use, and I would sug- gest that this matter be taken up on the report of our committee on weights and measures. Experiment Station Work. We should utilize our committee on experiment stations to educate the seedsman. The experiment stations have worked mostly for the farmer for the past yeans. Why not have our committee utilize them to our benefit? Why not have them test by compari.son seeds grown in various sections of our country and foreign countries, as to points of earli- ness, quality of production, standard of type of va- riety? We are told that alfalfa grown in some countries will produce short fluffy growth here. Now if seedsmen would send to our chairman au- thenticated samples of any varieties which they would like compared, these comparisons could be embodied in our reports and be of benefit to all Some of us now hold this information from trial ground experiments; but why not inform all? Connecticut seed growers claim superior quality for the products from their seed. Some claim that peas from California-grown seed grow away from types. Why not settle these claims? The Horticultural Congress. At the meeting of the Horticultural Congress at Cleveland we were represented by J. C. Vaughan and Secretary Kendel. From what I learn of the object and work of this association, I believe it would be worth while to interest ourselves, with an idea of joining in that work. It certainly should be an educator and help the seed trade as well as the nurserymen and florists. Mr. Vaughan has con- sented to provide a paper on the subject and has secured the services of James Burdette, of Chicago. In considering this subject it occurred to me that this association should have a literary committee, which would write articles for the public press upon subjects affecting our interests, aside from previous free distribution. Also practical technical dis- cussion on special vegetables, with full descriptions of culture and use. These articles could be dis- tributed to the public press through our secretary or otherwise, but we do not keep before the public eye, except in trade advertisements, as well as other lines of business do. We have no trade paper, but occupy the columns of our florist friends. By means of a committee our light might be more distinguish- able to the public eye. This association is continen- tal; why not make it effective in a general way? Necrology. It is with regret I announce the deaths of Sam- uel Cadwell of Hartford, Conn., member of the Arm of Cadwell & Jones; Stiles D. Woodruff of Orange, Conn., senior member of the firm of S. D. Woodruff and Sons; and T. W. Wood, of Richmond Va., Ex- President of this association. 830 The Florists' Exchange AMONG THE GROWERS The illustrations lierewith show the greenhouse plant of Frank B. Rine, Lewisburg, Pa. ; and a bed of Lady Bountiful. The bed Is 190 feet long and 5 feet wide, and has one row of tomatoes planted on each side of it, loaded with fruit. The tomatoes were planted in the carnation house in March, and Mr. Rine says the shade therefrom has been a bene- fit to the carnations, which have been blooming since November, and are as healthy to-day as when they were planted, being in full flower yet. The house was photographed on June 14 last. Varietal Descriptions of Garden Vegetables. (Paper read by Professor W. W. Tracy, Department ot Agriculture, Waf^biDfiton, D. €., before the American Seen Trade Association at Toledo, O., June 26. 1006.) Without taking your time to excuse the riding of a hobby or any attempts at rhetorical finish, I will present my ideas on the desirability of more accur- ate and complete varietal descriptions ot garden vegetables. In Bulletin No. 21, Bureau of Plant In- dustry, Department of Agriculture, we find that American seedsmen in 1902 offered for sale seed of 327 varieties of tomatoes, 307 varieties of cabbage, 445 varieties of garden beans and proportionate numbers of other species. Value of Sorts Suited to Local Conditions. Now it is doubtless true that a proportion, though I think it but a small proportion, of these different sorts exists simply as a matter of commercial ex- pediency; by far a greater part of them exist because some one has found that plants of that type were better suited to some set of conditions and require- ments than any sort with which he was acquainted. It is probable that a better acquaintance with sorts already in cultivation would have prevented the naming of many of these stocks as distinct varieties; but after allowing all possible reduction from these causes there still remains a long list of sorts, each with special adaptation to certain conditions and requirements. Are these adaptations of practical importance? I most unhesitatingly answer yes. In these days of sharp competition, I think not only occasionally, but usually, the financial success or failure in any attempt to grow vegetables for mar- ket depends as much upon the use of a good stock of the sort best suited to the conditions as upon any other factor, and this is not mere theory. Some Practical Illustrations. Let me give a practical illustration of the estima- tion some hard-headed farmers place upon the use of seed bred to an exact type. In a certain section of New Jersey the money making crop is early toma- toes and they are grown to such an extent that from a radius not exceeding five miles they have shipped as many as 16,000 bushels in one day, and the ship- ments will often average 8,000 bushels for days to- gether. They have tried a great number of sorts Greeuliouse Bstablishment of Frank B. Rine, I,ewisburg, Fa. but have settled upon a certain type as that best suited to their needs, and, as a rule, each farmer selects and saves seeds of that type for his own planting. They occasionally change seed, or buy ot each other, and the common price for such exchange is 50 cents per ounce; but last Winter one ot the most successful growers moved to town and offered his tomato seed with other things from his farm for sale at auction. There was nothing at the sale for which there was such lively competition, and the seed was finally sold at $3 an ounce. This price was not paid by a seedsman for a novelty, or for stock seed, but by a farmer for use in growing tomatoes for the market and for seed of a variety which had been grown in the vicinity tor many years. The purchaser had lost the seed he himself had saved and said he would rather pay $5 an ounce than run any risk of poor seed. I have been told that some seed of this identical stock was secured and sent to another section ot the country and grown in comparison with the sort which growers in that section had found best suited to their conditions and methods and it was pronounced a worthless sort, the planter losing heavily because of using it for his crop instead of seed of the sorts which had proven adapted to his conditions. This is an indica- tion of the importance of the use of the type adapted to local conditions. I asked a dozen growers in the first named section if they ever bought seed ot seedsmen and they replied most emphatically no. Why? O! we can't get what we can rely upon to give us plants ot the right sort. Growing Tomatoes with l^ady Bountiful Carnation. tirower, F. B. Rioe. Lewisburg, Pa. To further illustrate conditions as they exist, I would report that last Spring I visited another sec- tion where it is said tliat within five miles from the station there were 8,000 acres in early cabbage. Experience has demonstrated the exact type of plant wanted for their conditions. It is difticult if not impossible to grow cabbage seed in that section and the growers depend wholly upon seed from seeds- men. They know quite as well as the tomato grow- ers mentioned the type of plant wanted, and appre- ciate the importance to them ot getting seed certain to develop into plants ot that type; but they com- monly pay but very little it any more than current wholesale price for the seed they use and the price is a very important, if not the sole factor in deter- mining which of a number ot reputable seedsmen get the order. Picking out 100 plants which adhere no more closely to the desired type than I know it is perfectly possible to secure from the most care- fully grown cabbage seed and which were far less uniform in type than were the tomato plants in most ot the fields in the section referred to, I asked the grower what he would agree to pay for seed which produces plants as uniform as those? He replied that it by paying ten times, yes twenty times, what he paid now he could get seed which he knew was as uniform as that, he would buy enough tor five years and pay cash for It. To the inquiry as to whether he could not get such seed of seedsmen if he was willing to pay tor it, he said emphatically no, and repeated several instances where seed tor which he paid reputable seedsmen a high price because of its supposed superior quality, proved very little it any more uniform than the lower priced seed, and said that one of the best lots ot seed he ever had was sold him at so low a price that he was afraid to plant his whole acreage with it until it had been tested. I could give many similar illustrations ot the fact that whatever may be the case with the ordinary farmer experienced growers recognize the value of close adherence to well-defined type and are willing to pay tor it. How is it with the seed growers and dealers? I have been told by one of our best seed growers that he used the same stock seed to grow seed ot variety A for one reputable seedsman and seed of variety B for another. Another seed grow- er in the same state said that he used the same stock seed to grow seed ot the variety B for one seedsman and ot variety C tor another, yet both said that variety A and variety C were quite distinct. I saw a third seedsman who declared that B was quite distinct from either A or C. Apparently in seed growing, things which are equal to the same thing are not necessarily equal to each other. In another case a seed grower received stock of a new sort to grow for a seedsman and continued to supply him with that sort tor several years. After the second or third year the seedsman reported that his customers complained that the stock was deteriorating. The grower declared that it could not be as he had taken especial pains in selecting his stock seed; but upon investigations it was dis- covered that in his selection he had paid no atten- tion to the qualities which made the sort desirable for certain conditions but had selected two different qualities and those which would not be likely to be correlated witli the desired one. It is true all these illustrations are of compara- tively little grown varieties, but do our seed growers agree as to the exact type desirable in the case of even the most important and largely grown sorts? June 30, 1908 Nor even do our best growers adhere to the same exact type from year to year? The fault is not all with the growers. Often they receive from the seeds- men stock seed of a new sort, but can get no de- scription of the exact type wanted; or after selecting to a certain type for several generations they are asked to select to qui.te a different one. These con- ditions would result in want of uniformity of tvpe even if each seedsman secured his stock from year to year of but one and the same grower. But he rarely does so; and not only this, but the grower does not always fill orders with the seed grown from his own stock. It is said that there is no need of "sending coals to Newcastle," but it some- times seems necessary to send sweet corn and onion seed from the West to central Connecticut and to import cabbage seed into eastern Long Island. How Conditions May be Improved. I have presented my conception of the conditions as they exist. How may they be Improved? With all our modern knowledge of the laws of heredity as expressed in Mendelian and other theories and laws, the truth in the homely adage of "like father like son," remains and the corollary that the greater the number of generations of exact similitude, the more fixed and positive it becomes. It is only by rigid adherence for several generations to an exact type that we can produce seed that will be certain to develop into plants of that type. A variation for a single generation in any one characteristic, though it may be a minor one, may and often will so change the balance of influence of dilferent tendencies as to completely change the character of the seed. Often we can only know of an invisible but valuable char- acteristic by its correlation with one, which while easily seen, is of Itself of but little importance and does not affect the value of the plant for our uses. For instance, a purple blossom on a plant of Extra Early pea is of itself of no importance, but is a certain indication of a tendency toward inferior flavor in the green pea. Catalogues Should Give Correct Descriptions. On this account, accurate and detailed descriptions of varieties are of importance. Where can we get them? The reply comes at once — from seedsmen's catalogues. But can we? and ought we to expect to do so? Their catalogues are published and dis- tributed at great expense and are issued primarily for the sake of selling the seed they offer. They answer the purpose for which they are designed in proportion as they secure orders for seeds. Will this be measured by the accuracy and completeness of their descriptions? Whatever your answer may be, the answer given by the catalogues themselves is no. Looking through the 19(16 catalogues of 125 seeds- men who list Davis wax bean, we find that 77 speak of its good quality, 82 speak of the beauty of its pod.s, 96 speak of its vigor and productiveness of vine, 30 call it stringless, and only 7 admit that it is stringy or not of the best quality. Now this bean has been in cultivation long enough so that every- body knows of its character and value; but I ask if a description which fails to mention the distinctly stringy character of its beautiful pod can be called complete? .This is not an exception but a typical case. Very rarely is any quality which could be considered as a defect mentioned, while those which are valuable are spoken of in exaggerated terms of praise. The^Seedsmen's Duty. If we cannot obtain full descriptions from the catalogues, where should we look for them? It seems to me that it is the duty of every one offering seed of what is claimed as a new sort, to furnish a full and complete description of the varietal charac- teristics not only of the usuable product but of the plant. He can make whatever claims he chooses as to its desirable qualities; but seedsmen and gar- deners should not accept any new sort as such, un- less it is accompanied with a description which will enable them to identify it. Often what are simply superior stocks of some old sort are offered under a new name; if this is done, the claim for a name should be accompanied with a statement of in just what respect the strain differs from that in common use. It seems to me that this association can do much to secure such action by its members, and that by doing so it would do much to bring about uniform conditions. But what of old sorts? It seems to me that here there is a field in which the United States Department of Agriculture and our Experiment Stations can work to great advantage, not so much tlirough the trials aimed simply at de- termining which sort will give them the largest crop, is of the best quality and the most desirable, for this is often largely determined by varying cultural and commercial conditions; but at formulating com- plete and accurate descriptions of the exact character of the different varieties, which if accepted and used by seedsmen and growers would result in great uni- formity and consequent value in the seed-stocks in commerce. If our seedsmen could but unite as to the exact type each of the varieties now in cultiva- tion should be, and our seed growers use only seed from plants of that exact type for stock seed and continue to do so for five generations, the betterment of conditions for both seedsmen and growers and of the quality of the vegetables in our markets would be greater than has come from the development of new varieties by hybridization or selection for the past twenty-flve years. It is not so much new and better sorts that we need as better and truer stocks of those we now have, and these can only come I through more exact definition of precisely what a ■ plant of any given variety should be. The Florists' Bxchange 831 The Awful Mixture of Peony Nomenclature. ' (Frim the AdflresaofC. W Wanl, President Anierlnin Penny Society, at Bnstnn meeting.) The necessity of continuing everlastingly at the task of straightening out the nomenclature of the peony has been most emphatically impressed upon me by my experience in purchasing peonies from both foreign and American growers during the last three years. In my last annual address I referred to the vari- ety purchased under the name of Henry Murger, wherem I received two absolutely distinct peonies , under this name from the same firm at different periods. This Spring the attempt to determine whether the names attached to the various varieties growmg in our peony test plot were the true names, developed a state of affairs which has caused me not a little chagrin, and I find that I have the same peony in many instances under several names. I Some two years ago I purchased from one of the most reliable firms in Holland quite a quantity of a peony under the name of Mons. Charles Leveque, paying therefor an exceptionally large price under , the impression and representation that I was getting ^ something especially good. The plants are bloom- ing for the first time this season and prove to be nothing less than the variety sold by French grow- by Calot in 1861. We have been purchasing this ers under the name of Mile. Leonie Calot, introduced variety from the most responsible French and Ger- man growers, and while the peony Is of a very beau- tiful color, it is weak in the stem and the blooms fall upon the ground and it has little value as an effective sort in the field. The color is a beauti- comes to us under the name of Marguerite Gerard; Agnes Marie Kelway came under the name of La Tuhpe, and La Tullpe comes also under the name of Multicolor. Two common dark pink peonies come to us under the name of Mme. Camille Bancel. Under La Ten- dresse wo get a common flesh pink seml-double peony which shows the seed pods prominently In the center. The true La Tendresse Is creamy white, absolutely double and shows no center or seed pods and is a much dwarfer grower than the false variety. Some three or four years since we purchased from a Holland firm quite a stock of a good solid pink peony under the name of Rose d'Amour. All of the stock we received from the firm the first year proved to be true to habit and color. The second order to the same firm for the same variety brought a mixed lot of pink peonies, all varying shades of dark and light pink and purple, and but eleven plants out of one hundred received proved to be the same kind sold us originally by this same Arm as Rose d'Amour. An Investigation of the variety, and comparing it with the true Rose d'Amour which we purchased from a French firm and which an- swers to the originator's description, disclosed the fact that none of the peonies shipped to us by the Holland firm in question was the true variety. Many common sorts come to us under the names of well known, valuable varieties. In some Instances where a quantity of a valuable sort is purchased, one or two plants in the lot will prove true to name, the balance being frequently nothing but a lot of mixed varieties running through shades of color somewhat similar to the variety ordered but of total- Grower, Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxie, Mn. Field of Peony Festiva Maxima. ful shade of salmon pink, the flower is medium in size and has the merit of being a good keeper and may have some value as a cut flower variety; but if the firms who have Introduced this peony under a new name, thus giving the impression that it Is a new variety, have done it knowingly, they have per- petrated a fraud upon American peony buyers which will not be soon forgotten by those who have been unfortunate enough to purchase this variety at a much higher price than they could have secured it under its true name from the French and German growers. Two distinct sorts came to us from reputable firms under the name of Delachii, one being a deep purplish amaranth, the other much darker in color and with a decided crimson cast. The habits of both varieties are quite different and one sort is much more valuable than the other. I have not yet been able to determine which is the true sort as either one would answer fairly well to the intro- ducer's description of Delachii, which is, "deep pur- ple." From one of the most responsible American peony firms we got the variety Mme. Ducel under the name of Model of Perfection; others have the name of Mons. Jules Elie attached to their stock of Mme. Ducel. Under Modiste Guerin come two varieties somewhat similar in habit and similar in color, but the true variety is much better in color and a more valuable peony than the false one. Mme. Coste comes to us under the name of Souve- nir de TE-xposition Universelle. Under the same name we get two dark pink varieties which are far inferior to Souvenir de TExposItion Universelle and whicli we have not as yet been able to identify. Marie Stuart comes to us from one of the most prominent Western peony firms under the name of Baroness Schroeder. Under the name of Mme. de Verneville we get a mixture of Mme. de Vatry, Jeanne d'Arc and the true Verneville. Jeanne d'Arc ly different habit and frequently a totally different period of blooming. In many Instances where a pink variety is ordered we receive various shades of dark and light pink, white, flesh colored and even the deep purples and amaranths. In some Instances where a delicate flesh-colored pink peony was ordered, the variety received proved upon blooming to be a deep purple. These experiences have been the result of my observations during the past five years while at- tempting to accumulate a stock of peonies true to name by purchasing them from Holland, French and German peony firms as well as from American firms. Our plants are now three and four j'ears old and are developing normal blooms showing the true characteristics so that for the first time we are able to identify the varieties in a practical way, provided .the originator's description is sufBciently definite. In Holland they have a peony association which is endeavoring to straighten peony nomenclature by holding annual exhibitions of peony blooms and thereby settling mooted questions of nomenclature, and they have identified a number of varieties which they claim to be able to furnish true to originator's name and description. Nevertheless, In many In- stances when we buy of them they prove to be wrong when we get them in flower here. Our own American firms do not seem to be In much better condition, and it would seem as if we are at present almost helplessly mixed In our peony nomenclature, which appears to be too confused even for our American firms to deal Intelligently among themselves. Take, for instance, the peony Delachii. Should we need 1,000 of this variety for massing In a large piece of landscape work. If we ordered it from two or three different American firms, we would re- ceive possibly two or three different shades of pur- ple that would spoil the effect of the mass of color 832 The Florists'* Bxohange if used together, and, barring a very few sorts, If we should get an order for a thousand plants of one variety I do not know where we could get the order properly filled. Before peonies can be used largely and effectively in landscape work the nomenclature must be straightened out. so that peonies can be purchased in quantity from different firms true to name, color, height and time of blooming. As most of you know this society is making an effort to straighten out and identify peonies in this country by co-operating with Cornell University at Ithaca, N. T., in planting a test plot of several thou- sand varieties from different sources, and we are In hopes that by this means we shall be able to settle on a list of forty to fifty sorts sufficiently distinct and accumulate a sufl;icient quantity of true stock to enable us to do business with each other on a satisfactory basis. There are too many varieties now under name, and there is not enough stock of the best sorts to supply any great demand; and as these better sorts are sold at good prices, there is a great temptation tor a certain class of dealers to put in a tew of the true sort ordered and then to fill up the box with roots of common kinds. We have found three or four firms in Europe who are making an honest effort to send out reliable stock true to the origina- tor's name and who are willing to guarantee their stock. We have adopted the pracuce of requiring such guarantees and not paying for stock until it has bloomed with us and proved true, and the most reliable firms are willing to guarantee their stock in this way. But even with such guarantees we get too great a percentage wrongly labeled, probably due to in- efficient systems of keeping stock or carelessness of workmen in handling and packing shipments. As it takes three years to fully identify peonies, this re- ceiving unreliable stock is a most serious detriment and obstacle both to the commercial dealer as well as to the amateur who is often keenly disappointed in getting something entirely different from what was expected from the catalogue description, or from what was seen and noted on the exhibition table. Much yet remains to be done in the way of ad- vertising the merits of the peony and disseminating a general knowledge of its culture among the peo- ple at large, and some system of co-operation among the members of this society for this purpose would seem to be feasible and desirable, and ought to be thoroughly considered and investigated by its com- mercial members. The Aftermath of the Boston Peony Show. Editor Florists' Exchange: For some parts of Massachusetts the peony show last week came too early; the flowers of T. C. Thur- low & Company, West Newbury, and others were not fully out. A week later came the Boston rose show when there was a splendid exhibit of the de- layed peony blooms; they had to compete with the roses which were at their best. There is no denying the fact that near the shore, in such places as Wood's Hole, the finest roses in America are pro- duced. The writer took the opportunity to visit two ot the leading peony growers. B. J. Shaylor, of Wel- lesley Hills, Mass., has a splendid collection of the choicest kinds. He is an enthusiast, and is in dead earnest to get the very best; and he has them. He has skimmed the cream of Europe and America. THE PEONY FIELDS: Mr. Thurlow must have about 100,000 when they are cut up and planted this Fall; it is probably the largest if not the best collection in America. Mr. Thurlow is the prmce of peony growers. Having sold his former collec- tion for $7,000, he commenced again searching Europe and America for the choicest; and he has found them. Of course, all importations are badly misnamed and mixed, and for two weeks we have been at work trying to unravel the tangle. I think now he can offer those true to name. He has probably the largest collection of Baroness Schroeder in the world. This variety has been held in other places at $5 a root; he is offering it at $3. If people could see the plants now in the fullness of their glory, the whole collection of 350 would sell themselves. NEW SEEDLINGS: For years we have been ad- vocating the raising of peonies from seed. We are glad so many are going into it. George Hollis. Weymouth, Mass., showed some splendid ones of his own creation at this year's show. Mr. Thurlow has about 20,000; he did not exhibit any of this class. But it was one of the pleasures of my life to go with his sons through those radiant fields hunting for floral gems; and we found them. There were those of the Japanese type with centers of satiny tassels; some were snowy white; the red, crimson, and pink were there, and T judge we found at least 25, many of which would stand up well with our choice im- portations and some surpass the majority of them. Let this good work go on. The writer has, out in Nebraska, 50,000 on the way, and, I am sure, to some of them we will take oft our hats as to queens of beauty. We are glad of this widespread enthus- iasm. May it reach out and cover the land, and elorifv the bleak homes of the great West. York, Neb. C. S. HARRISON. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION THE TOLEDO (0.) CONVENTION A BIG SUCCESS. HENRY W. WOOD, Richmond, Va., Chosen PRESIDENT FOR 1907- New York approved as Next Meeting Place When Association's 25th Anniversary Will Be Celebrated. The twenty-fourth annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association held at Toledo, Ohio June 26, 27 and 28, was the best attended of recent years and showed that the association has received within the past two years a decided acces- sion of new blood wliich is thoroughly in sympathy with the past history and motives of the organiza- tion The attendance was not only large but representative, and the sessions were earnest, en- thusiastic and fruitful of purpose and work. Toledo being the largest clover seed market of the world drew a large attendance from the field and grass seed men as well as others. An address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Brand Whitlock; he de- clined to present the keys of the city, claiming Toledo was a free city without gates, and receiving visitors in kindliness and a brotherly spirit. The problems facing the country to-day are municipal largely, and Toledo is doing her part in working them out. „ . , . This was followed by the address of President Grenell. The recommendations in the president's address were referred on motion of Mr. Wood, Richmond, Va., to a committee of five for report, later, the committee consisting of S. F. Willard, W. A Burpee, Henry W. Wood, G. C Cropp and Watson Rudolph Fischer's Freesia Purity Woodruff. C. S. Burge, chairman of the committee on weights and measures, reported regrets that Toledo is now only a large primary seed market that still clings to the bushel system; and urging the uniform adoption there and elsewhere of the cental system. Postal Laws, Etc. Chas. N. Page, ex-president and chairman of the committee on postal laws, etc.. reported, that the new system of mailing pamphlets and other third and fourth class matter without affixing stamps was now in operation in upwards of 700 of the larg- est postofflces in cancelling stamps. It was hoped to secure a law modifying the present ruling so as to permit mailing in bulk of all printed matter, seeds, plants and all third class matter in packages of less than two ounces in weight at a bulk rate of eight cents per pound, paying money for postage without stamps affixed. The committee favors the parcels post at the same favorable rates as foreign countries receive, but this is opposed by the express companies and small country merchants, on the ground that it will help the mail order houses. Great Britain is now carrying packages up to 11 pounds to any part of her territory for 25 cents; Germany and Austria same at 12 cents. In Ger- many 110 pounds can be sent tor 30 cents. Banks are now sending drafts cheaper than money order charges. The report also referred to the bill intro- duced in the House of Representatives by Congress- man Hull providing for the payment of postage on books, catalogues, and other printed matter in monev without affixing stamps, also to the bill by Representative Henry of Connecticut to consohdate third and fourth class matter, and the establishing of a parcels post — one cent on parcels three ounces and less two cents, three to six ounces; three cents, six to nine ounces; four cents, nine to twelve ounces; five cents twelve ounces to one pound, and two cents each additional pound. Limit ot weight to be eleven pounds. Also for registration and insurance of such parcels to be eleven pounds, and for regis- tration and insurance of such parcels up to value of fifty dollars. The committee recommended both bills, and that the Hull bill be made to include seeds, bulbs and all other third class matter. Experiment Station Work. The report of the committee on experiment sta- tions was read by J. T. Buckbee, condemning adul- terations in seeds and recommending laws such as those adopted by Kentucky and Maine to remedy and prevent the evil; also reviewing results thus far obtained in the direction of soil inoculation with bacteria. Though some imperfections in the method of sending out cultures, it was not thought that failure in some cases is due to the principle of inoculation being at fault, but to minor imperfec- tions in the methods of transporting the bacteria cultures which will doubtless be improved. Neither too much nor too little should be at present prophe- sied; the future will no doubt prove the success of the idea, although climatic influences, state of soil and other elments constitute more important factors in the equation than inoculation possibly. Transportation. George S. Green, chairman, presented the report of the committee on transportation. The passage ot the Hepburn bill, which now seems assured, was largely secured by the aid of work of associations .such as this. Much credit was due to B. P. Bacon ot Milwaukee. When his work is laid down it should be taken up by other agencies and not allow- ed to drop, because it will be fruitful of further re- sults. Praise was also due to Mr. McVey and Mr. Page, the latter being prominent upon the joint committee of florists, nurserymen and seedsmen. He referred to the work of that committee at Wash- ington and the resolutions adopted there by them. The next after the Hepburn bill will be the consid- eration of a uniform bill of lading which will con- serve the interests of shippers rather than common carriers. Mr. Green read and recommended the adoption of resolutions similar to those by national hay association and grain dealers national associa- tion relative to a uniform bill of lading and what it should include, recommending that Congress pass legislation deflning shippers' rights and laying upon railroads the responsibilities they should assume but which they seek to evade in the bill of lading they propose. The committee recommended a standing committee on this subject. Mr. McVey reported that in Birmingham a con- signee sued a bank for damages resulting for loss in consignment that did not come up to grade after draft attached to bill of lading had been paid through the bank. The city court gave judgment to the consignee against the bank. The latter ap- pealed to the supreme court of Alabama, which af- firmed the lower court's decision. Bankers are aroused over this decision and are discussing same in their conventions. Messrs. C. L. Allen and E. L. Page were appoint- ed a committee on obituaries. Initiation Fee. The executive session passed amendments flxing the initiation fee at $25 and permitting individual as well as firm membership, by members of such firms or corporations. The open session in the afternoon was held at the Produce Exchange. The first address was made by J. Horace McFarland, president American Civic Association, on "Seedsmen and Civic Improvement." He considered first the desecration of Niagara Falls, declaring beneflciarles represented a very small minority of the population profiting by the use of the Falls for power purposes, who would rob the remainder of the nation of the scenic beauty ot Niagara without any return. Can- ada asks them to pay 6 5 cts. per year per horse power, which they have not paid, and the United States gets nothing from them. The following tele- gram was adopted and sent to Hon. T. E. Burton, Chairman of the Committee of Rivers and Harbors, House ot Representatives: "Twenty-fourth annual convention. American Seed Trade Association, representing largely the basic interests of America upon which its agricultural prospects depend, hereby expresses its earnest feeling that Niagara Falls should be preserved as the chief scenic wonder of the western world, and urges upon you a firm stand for such preservation as against June 80, 1908 The Hlori^t^* i^xchein^^ 833 selfish commercial desecration, in resisting in con- ference dangerous senate amendments to your Nia- gara bill." Mr. McFarland concluded with a strong plea for home gardens and school gardens such as have been established with notable success at Tonkers, N. Y., Cleveland. Ohio, and elsewhere. In Yonkers over 200 boys cultivate individual plots of ground on which vegetable.s are planted: and the boys are well employed, implanting love for outdoor life and natural and healthful occupation. In Cleveland hundreds of thousands of one cent packages of seeds have been sold and backyards transformed into blooming gardens instead of collections of tin cans. All seedsmen should participate in this garden school movement which tends to the increase of civic beauty. Other Papers. Captain Landreth then read his paper on the "Early History of the Seed Trade," which was fol- lowed by a paper by Floyd Braillier on "The Seed Catalogue from the Customer's Standpoint," read by Mr. Gage. The essayist urged that cultural directions should be given, accompanying descriptions of flow- ers, plants etc., and advocates good novelties but not fakes. It is good business in the seedsmen not only to sell to fill the demand, but to create a de- mand, as Burbank is doing. He advocated true comparative tables of different varieties, and con- demned flashy descriptions which should be amen- able to postal laws as swindles on the public. De- scriptions should be practical, clear and conserva- tive; quantities should be correctly stated on all packages; peas, beans and sweet corn to be packed in (our ounce packages. Illustrations should be tasteful and well executed. A paper by Henry Nungesser, New York, on "De- sirable Imported Natural Grasses," was read by Al- bert McCullough. Mr. Nungesser, who is a large op- erator in seed, has just returned from his European trip. Trade on natural grasses has been steadily advancing in this country for the past ten years and now occupies a prominent position. He thinks meadow foxtail and rough stalked meadow grasses do not at present receive the attention they deserve in this country. They are excellent grasses and will do well here. The clovers sainfoin and seradella are used in immense quantities in Europe, but do not seem to take in America. They should command more attention here. Yellow trefoil has been un- justly condemned here because it has been used as an adulterant with red clover and alfalfa, but it is in good demand in Europe, being there found excellent for sheep pastures either when sown alone or with other grasses on inferior soils where red clover will not grow. Vetches are now received free of duty and the writer thought a larger trade would be done in them. The paper contained interesting data as to the origin and growth of the trade in grass seeds. Second Day's Session. At the opening of the second day's session reso- lutions were read by C. L. Allen of Floral Park, N. Y., and adopted, commemorative of Samuel Cad- well. Hartford. Conn.: S. D. Woodruff. Orange, Conn.: and T. \V. Wood, Richmond, A'a. G. B. McVey. Birmingham. Ala., submitted a re- port as delegate to the American Merchants and Manufacturers' Association which has the past two years given vigorous support to measures to en- large the powers of the interstate commerce cont- mission and enable it to enforce freigiit rates upon complaint and investigation, also supported the Hepburn-Townsend bills. The report was adopted and membership retained in said association for coming year. J. Charles McCullough, chairman of the com- mittee on seed adulteration reported, recommending that a high tariff be placed on trefoil clover to pre- vent its use in this country as an adulterant. An interesting discussion followed. Committee con- tinued. New members admitted were: W. H. Morehouse & Company. Toledo; W. H. May & Son, Alex.an- dria. Va. ; W. P. .Stokes, Philadelphia. Pa.; Rudy & Gartner. Paola, Kansas; John A. Dunlap, Nashua, N. H.; John J. Buffington & Co.. Baltimore, Md.; The Cockley Milling Company, Lexington. Ohio; and Alexander Forbes of Peter Henderson & Company, New York. The remainder of the morning was de- voted to executive session. Wednesday afternoon, F. W. Bolgiano, chairman of the committee on customs and tariff, reported the result of an interview with the general appraisers at Washington regarding the matter of placing a penal duty on under valuations. They agreed that printed catalogues bearing about same dates as in- voices would be received in substantiation of stated values therein. The committee believed the time was now ripe for demanding of postal author- ities postal express equal to that of foreign coun- tries and raising the limit weight of parcels by mail. Walter S. Powell. Boston, appeared before the convention explaining the facilities offered by the bureau of credit. Wholesale Seedsmen's League. The efficiency of the service of this bureau was en- dorsed by Messrs. Landreth, Burpee and A. McCul- lough. Henry W. Wood, chairman of the cominittee on seed legislation, presented a report describing the character of the legislation encountered during the year. Professor W. W. Tracy, United States Department of Agriculture, read his paper on "Varietal Descrip- tion of Garden Vegetables," which appears on page 835 of this issue. C. E. Kendel. secretary-treasurer, read a report as delegate to the National Council of Horticulture, an organization designed to promote horticulture in a broad way, describing the comprehensive work done by the bureau of publicity in disseminating information to the public pertaining to the ctilture and habits of flowers and plants. A paper was read by James Burdette of the Chicago Tribune, describ- ing the same work. ' The council has proved its ability to obtain wide publicity of horticultural in- formation at a minimum expense, by h.aving news- papers print articles designed to arouse public in- terest in plants, thus profiting the public, also dealers in seeds and plants. The experimental work has been received with favor by the trade press, and a suggestion made that advertisements be carried by the commercial men in the newspapers of their vicinity that print the Council's articles. The advan- tages of this are apparent, and if the service is con- tinued, steps may be taken to make this easy for the trade. The American Seed Trade Association adopted a resolution placing two hundred dollars at the disposal of the National Council of Horticul- ture for the ensuing year to continue the work in the interests of the seed trade. A paper was read by Finley Acker. Philadelphia, on "Modern Retail Conditions." The writer main- tained that notwithstanding the advent of modern methods of large stores, the small retailer can be still as successful as ever if he makes a thorough study of his business and the wants of his patrons, chooses a good location, keeps within his natural sphere, is sufficiently industrious and has a pleas- ing personality. Many aggressive merchants are now having manufactured for them under their own brands articles which under manufacturers' re- strictions yield no profit to the retailer. This prac- tice will continue unless manufacturers of such proprietary articles regulate retail prices to allow the retailer a legitimate profit. Trade methods and conditions must be in future considered from the standpoint which recognizes inherent equity of all interests involved. A policy less broad and liberal must in the end fail. Xiiird Day's Session. At Thursday's session wore presented the reports of the executive committee and of the special com- mittee on the president's address. New York was approved as the next meeting place, commemorative of the twenty-fifth anniver- sary of the association. The .\ssociatinn adjourned at noon after adopting strong resolutions endorsing tlie attitude of the Agri- cultural Committees of the House and- Senate, opposing further continuance of free seed distribution, and con- curring in the action taken by the Nation.^1 Grange and kindred organizations. A committee was appointed to consider the matter of co-operating with the De- partment of Agriculture as to varietal descriptions. :'tul Association work on the lines suggested in Presi- dent Grenell's address, J. C. Vaughan and C. K. Kendel were appointed del- egates to thhe National Cnuueil of Horticulture. Election of Officers The following were elected officers of the association for the ensuing ye.ar: President Henry W. Word. Hic-hmond, Va. : first vice-president. C. S. Burge. " Tc- ledo, C: second vice-president. G. B. McVay, Birming- ham. Ala.; secretary-tre.asurer. C. 1*1. Kendel. Cleveland. O.. re-elected; assistant secretary. J. H. Ford Ravenna, n.; Messrs. W. H. Grenell, J. C. Robinson. Carl r- Cropp, Burnet Landreth. M. H, Duryea. executive com- mittee: Albert McCullough. W. .\tlee Burpee and C. N. Page, membership committee. Entertainment. Social features were as follows: Tuesday night, boat ride; Wednesday night, banquet at Zenobia Park: Thursday night, entertainment. theatre. I Special for ladies on Thursday morning and after- noon a trolley ride and luncheon at the countr> club. Wednesday afternoon, matinee at Casino. C. S. Burge is chairman of the entertainment com- mittee; W. T. Philipps being in charge of the ladies. The speakers at the banquet given in Zenobia , Hall Wednesday night were Mayor Whitlock. George IB. McVey. Albert McCullough, S. P. "n'illard, W. (Atlee Burpee, George S. Green, H. W. Wood, C. N. ; Page, J. S. Michael and Profe.ssor W. W. Tracy. THE COLUMBUS (OHIO) FLORISTS' CLUB I held its regular meeting for June, 'Tuesday evening last, in Iroquois Hall, with a large number of mem- bers present, Vice-President Curry occupied the I chair. After routine business the evening was de- . voted to determining whether or not we should . hold a chrysanthemum show this Autumn. At the I last meeting a committee was chosen to see the I various members of the trade and ascertain their Individual wishes in regard to this matter. The trade were divided in opinion; some wanted a show and some did not. It was opposed on the ground that there will be the same proportionate rush of trade this Fall that we have just gone through; ' and that there will be no time (or any outside I matters. This view of the .subject was vigorously opposed by many o( the more enthusiastic members, who are working for the floral advancement of this I city, and who do most thoroughly believe In the ; educational side of these exhibitions. Finally the club voted in favor of the project. As it was late ' when this conclusion was reached the appointing o( the various committees to manage the exhibition was postponed until the next meeting; which will take place Monday evening, July 2, Those in Attendance. Allen, G. L.. Floral Park, N. Y. Allen, Llnn.aeus, o( C. L. Allen. Floral Park, N. Y. Burpee, W. Atlee, Philadelphia, Pa. B.arrett, W. H., wholesale grower tomato seeds, Adrian, Mich. Barrett, Thos. A., Orange Judd Company, New York. N. Y. Basslnger. N. M., The Templln Company, Calla, Ohio. Bonsall, Walter 1)., E. J. Spnangler Company, paper bags, etc., Philadelphia. Pa. Briggs, S. E., ']"he .Steele Briggs Seed Company, Toron- to, Canada. Brown, B. F., The Brown Bag Filling Machine Com- pany, Fitchburg, Mass. Brown, Douglas A., official reporter, Cincinnati, O. TUifkhee, J. T., H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. I'.ullington, John J., & Company, Baltimore, Md. Hurge, C. S., S. W. Flower & Company, Toledo, O. Burge, E. M., S. W. Flower & Company, Toledo, O. Burlingame, Lou, S. W. Flower & Company, Toledo. O. Crossland, E. F.. The Steele Briggs Seed Company, To- ronto, Canada. Collins, W. E.. Jerome B. Rice & Company. Cambridge, N. Y. Courteen, S. G., Milwaukee, Wis. DenLson, W. A., W. A. Denison Seed Company, Ellis- burg, N. Y. Dulaney, R. W.. J. Chas. McCullough, Cincinnati, O. Ennis, George H., Evans Elevator Company, Decatur, Ferrell, A. T., Saginaw, Mich., (Mill Mfr.) Ford, J. H., Ford Seed Company, Ravenna, O. Forbes, Alex., Peter Henderson & Company, New York, N. Y. Foresman, W. B.. Crabbs, Reynold Taylor Company, Crawfordsville. Ind. Funk, J. P., Funk Brothers' Seed Company, Blooming- ton, 111. Gage, Philip H., S. M. Isbell & Company, Jackson, Mich. Goodman, Clair W., Co-operating Merchants' Company, Toledo, O. Green, George S., The Illinois Seed Company, Chicago, Grenell. W. H., Pierpont Manor, N. Y., and Saginaw, Mich. GuPlf. Chas. P.. Jerome B. Rice Seed Company, Cam- bridge, N. Y. Gundestrup, Knud, Gundestrup's Seed Store. Milwaukee, Wis. Hendrickson, I. S., John Lewis Childs, Floral Park. N. Y. Hogg, W. T., Hogg & Lytle. Port Hope. Ont. Holmes, Harry, Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. Hollenbach, Charles, Chicago, 111. Imlay. John D., Janesville. O. Isbell, S. M., S. M. Isbell & Company, Jackson. Mich. Jeager, F. W., Toledo, O. Kendel, C. E., of A. C. Kendel, Cleveland, O. Kecney. N. B., & Son, LeRoy, N. Y., and Sheboygan, Mich. Knox, Chas., Reynolds Brothers, Toledo, O. Koch, Chas. B., P. B. Mingle & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Langbridge, W. C, Jerome B. Rice Seed Company, Cam- bridge, N. Y. Leffingwell, Robert B., The Woman's Farm Journal, Chicago, 111. Landreth, Burnet, Jr., Landreth Seed Company, Bristol, Pa. May, L. L., L. L. May & Company, St. Paul. Minn. McCullough, Albert. The J. M. McCullough's Sons' Com- pany, Cincinnati, O. McVey, G. B., Birmingham, Ala., Amzi Godden Seed Company. MeKinney. C. C, White's Class Advertising Co., Chi- cago, III. May, J. W., W. H. May & Son. Alexandria, Va. McFarland, J. H.. Harrisburg, Pa, Maule. Wm. H., Philadelphia. Pa. Merrell, J. B., Co-operating Merchants' Company, To- ledo, O. Mich.nel. J. S., Sioux City Seed and Nursery Company, Sioux City. Iowa. Moorehouse, W. H. & Co.. Toledo, O. Olds, L. L., L. L. Olds Seed Company. Clinton. Wis. Page, B. L., The Page Seed Company, Greene, N. Y. Page, Chas. N., Iowa .Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Pieters. A. J., botanist in charge seed and plant Intro- duction and distribution. United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Phillips. Herman. The Ohio Seed Company. Toledo. O. Potter, John E.. McKay. Reece ,& Company. Nashville, Tenn. Powell. Walter S . The Bureau of Credit, Boston, Mass. Rice. Jerome B.. Jerome B. Rice Seed Company, Cam- bridge, N. Y. Ries. P. J., Bromfleld-ColvIn-RIes Company, Bay City, Mich. Riethmiller, E. R., S. M. Isbell & Company, Jackson, Mich. • Robin.son. J. C. The J. C. Robinson Seed Company, Waterloo, Neb. Rogers. A. L-. Rogers Brothers, Chaumont, N. Y. Rogers. Elbert E.. White's Class Advertising, Chicago, 111. Rolinert. Waldo, Gllroy, California. Schlsler. H. M., Schlsler-Cornell Seed Company, St. Louis, Mo. Sheap. E. J., S. M. Isbell & Company, Jackson, Mich. Skuse. Daniel A., Stecher Lithographic Company, Roch- ester, N. Y. Stecher. Frank A., Stecher Lithographic Company. Rochester, N. Y. Stone. W. E., Churchill & Company, Toledo, O. Teweles. Hugo, L. Teweles & Company, Milwaukee. Wis. Tracy. Wm. W.. Sr.. superintendent testing gardens, seed and plant introduction and distribution. United States Department -Agriculture. Washington. D. C. VIck. James Tick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Warren, Geo. R., Rogers Brothers, Chaumont, N. Y. Wood, C: F.. wood, Stubbs & Company, Louisville, Ky. T\"ood, Henry W., T. W. Wood & Sons. Richmond, Va. Woodruff. W. S., S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn. Zahm. J. F., J. F. Zahm & Company, Toledo. O. 834 The Florists' Exchange Ready to ship the day \ order is received. \ BEDDING PLANTS COLEUS, trom Hi in. pots, flue plants, M.OO per 100; $17.00 per 1000. ""Jden ««^ to 7 feet high, 11 In. pots. $12.00 to $14.00 per pair. Scottii Fern, $7.C0 per doz. Bird's Nest Fern, large plants, 6^ in. pots, $1.60 each, $18.00 per duz. Araucaria Excelea, 8Cc.. 76c., $1.00, $1.60, $2.00, S2.60 each. Pink Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, 6J^ In. pots, pot grown, f r planting out. »8.00 per doz. Cut Flowers of Gardenias. $2.00 per doz. Also plants in pots, nice and basby, one year old, $9.00 per doz., $85.00 per 100. Daisies. $3.00per doz. 6 in. pots. Queen Alex- andria, dbl. white, in bloom, $6.00 per doz. AsparaflTus Pliimosus.S^ln. pots, $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Aspidistra, greeu, SI.CO per pot, 10 to 12 leaves. Cut Flowers of I^ily of the Valley, $4.00 and $5.00 per 100. Extra selected flowers. We have them every day in the year. Boxwood Pyramids, In pots, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.60 a pair, fine plants. Other sizes sold out. Bay Trees. Pyramids. 66-80in. high from top of tub,$14.00per pair 85-70 in. high from top of tub, 15.00 per pair 72 in. high from top of tab, IS.OOperpair 84 in, high from top of tub, 20.00 per pair Bay Trees, Standards, (with 4 feet stemn.) 82 in. diameter of crown, $14.00 per pair 38 in. diameter of crown, Iti.OO per pair Peat for Orchid Planting, $2.00 per .'^ack, containing one barrel. Leaf- 31 old, $1.00 per bag. Cash with order or satisfactory Neir York references required. ANTON SCnULTnEIS nrh SI. & m Avenue couege point, l. l, is. v. Mentlou Tlie tloriflo*' JiacDaugc wneuwrmng. GREENHOUSE, BEDDING /VEGETABLE PLANTS OeraniumSy in variety, 40c. tier doz. $2.00 per lOOandup. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. doz. 100 Achryanthes, Emersoni $ .40 $2.00 Alternanthera. red and yellow... .40 2.00 Hardy English Ivy 40 2.00 Lemou Verbena 40 2.00 Smilax 40 2.00 Hardy Chrysanthemums, small flowered 40 200 Hardy Chrysanthemums, Aster flowered 50 3.00 DAHLIA ROOTS, we are booking orders for fall delivery, send for list. Vegetable plants, Cabbige, Celery and Tomato, $1.00 per 1000 A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in Horticulture to visit us, Cowenton Station, Phila- delphia division U. Jk O. K. U. 12 miles nortb of Baltimore. R. VINCENT Jr. & SON, WHITE MARSH, MD. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK 3 1=4 in. POTS A. J. Balfour Dr. Enguehard Glory of Pacific Leila Filkins Maud Deau Mrs. Coombes Pink Ivory Valerie Greenham . Wm. Duckham-. Appleton C. J. Salter Mrs. E. ThirkeU.. YELLOW Per 100 $2.50 3.00 2.00 5.00 2.60 2.60 2.00 lO.OO 2.50 2.60 3.00 4.00 October Sunshine Per 100 $2.50 Smilax from 2Vi inch pots 2.00 WHITE Ivory 2.00 Mme. Bergman 2.00 Alice Byron 3.00 Mrs. Henry Robinson 2.50 Polly Rose 2.00 Timothy Eaton 2.50 White Coombes 3.00 CRIMSON Black Hawk 2.00 John Shrimpton 2.00 IVHOrSOINETXE SEED Extra Selected AUUErs'S DEF'IAINCE SI.OO per trade pkt. EDWARD J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. ASPARAGUS per 1,000 per 100 Plumosus Seedlings $10.00 $1.25 21 in. pots 18.00 2.00 Pansy Seed, large flowering, per oz., $4.00 PRIMROSES Chinese, ready July 10 ... Obconica, alba roses Forbesi Smilax, 2 in. pots P. W. Narcissus, 13 ctm. per 100 $2.00 2.00 2.00 1.26 1.25 CASH. SURPLUS STOCK TO CLEAN OUT. 350 ADIANTUM Parleyense, 1} in. pots, $8.00 per 100. 15 PIERSONI FERNS, largeS in. pans, $2.00 each. 500 BEGONIA, (iloire De Lorraine. $15 00 per 100. 200 TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, 3 and 4 in. pots, $.5.i«i aii.l ,Sl(i(IO; mixed. 500 GERANIUMS, Grant, S. A. Nutt and others, $r..{Xi iHT i("Mj, 300 SALVIA SPLENDENS, 2j in. pots $2.00 per 100. 200 ASTERS, l.Jiant of the Market, 2i in. pots, $I..50 per 100. 250 COLEUS. 3 colors. Golden Bedder and others, 3 in. pots. $2,,W per 100. 100 CANNAS iiiid CALAOIUMS, 4 and 5 in. pots. $5.fl0aii.l $2(1110 per 100. 1000 LIMA BEANS, ready to plant out, 60c. per 100. 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS, early summer. 25c. per 100. This must be sold, as in need of room. Write for prices on larger lots. DEAIN «• PARSE. 61 Aabwood Ave. - SUMMIT, N. J. Mention The FlortBts' Bxchaage when writing. POT GROWN ASTERS Per 100 Semple's, 6 colors, 2 in 1.00 Uiant Purity, 2in 1.00 Asparagus bprengreril, 3 In 3.00 " PluinoBus, 3in 3.S0 Donble Hollyhocks, 3 in 5.00 Chatier'M strain, 4 colors. 3H in pots 6.00 Allegheny. 3H in. pots . 3.00 Ageratum, :t varieties. 2 inch 1.00 CaleDduIa Meteor. 2 in 1.00 Cosmos, dwarf, iind giant flowering. 2 lech . 1.00 l>racaena Indlvisa. 3 inch ; 18 to 20 in U.OO I>nsty Miller. 0. Oyninocarpa, 2Inch 2.00 Feverfew, double and Golden, 2 inch 2.00 Ivy Geraniums, very fine, 4 inch 6.00 Marigold Kl Dorado 1.00 Phlox Uramiuondi Grandtflora. 2 Inch. . 2.00 Zinnia, finest double, dwarf and tall, 2 Inch 1.00 Oaafa with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES BERLIN, N. J. ilentlon The Florlata* Exchange when writing. ASTER PLANTS Sfimple'9 and Queen of the Market, in white, pink and lavender. Fine stocky plants from the best seed, $2.00 per 1000, Geraniums, 4 in., in bloom, $5.00 per 110. Cannas, best var. in bloom. $5.00 per 100. Cabbage, early and late, $1.00 per 1000, Tomatoes, best var., fine, $2.00 per 1000. Cauliflower, Snowball, $2.00 per 1000. Sweet Potatoes, red and yellow, $1.25 per 1000. Peppers, Bull Nose, $2.50 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. BRISTOL, PA. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Ueatloa The FlorlBtB* EJxcbange when wrltliig. ^ Daybreak, Purity and late flowering branching, in separate colors, 50c. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. 100 1000 1000 Scarlet Sage, 3 and 4 in. pots $2.50 $20.00 300 Ageratum, Blue Perfection, 2,14 in 1.50 or. $3.00 tor the lot 1000 Coleus, mixed one-half Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder, 2%iD 1.50 10.00 100 Begonias, asst. 3 and 4 In. 3.00 $35.00 cash for the lot. 1 Specimen Rubber Plant, extra fine, 12 ft. high, 8 ft. across, S20.00. 1 Specimen Rubber Plant 5 ft. high, 4 ft. across, $5.00. A lot of stock rubber plants, full of cuttings, cheap J. S. BLOOM, RIEGELSVILLE, PA. liention The Florlflta* Bichange when writing. Ae ^ er ^ O SEMPLK'H, O I K K O fS.OO per 1000. field grown, white, pink, lavender, purple and red. COLEUS, G. Bedder »nd VKKSCHAF- FELTII, etc.. K. C, eoc; 2 in.. l%e. STEVIA 9ERRATA , 2 In. IKc. GEBANIUMs. 2M in.. Viaud, Bemandlan and Tothprsttrtfi $l.5f) per lOO. HEI.IorKOl'K blue.2 tn..l>6c. STKVIA SEKKATA.TSc. Cash, or O. O. D. BYER BROS., Chambersburg. Pa. ICeutlon The FlorlatA' Bzchanse when wrltioc. THE WEEICS WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. Begonias. Cuttings of flowering begonias can now be rooted with the greatest of ease. The new side growths from older plants, including such as come directly from the base of the plants, are most satisfactory for the purpose, more so than the tips of the strong branches. Old plants of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine, started afresh some time ago, will now furnish an abundance of nice cuttings, which, when rooted and well attended to, will grow into those plants of most desirable size for various kinds of made-up holiday work and for a trade which calls for large quantities of just such stock. In a shaded house on a bench not too near the ventilators, and in an atmos- phere charged with a reasonable amount of humidity and never violently disturbed by sweeping air currents, roots are now called forth in far less time than it took to root the leaf cut- tings in the Fall and Winter with the aid of bottom heat. A pinching back is not essential, or at least not oftener than just once after the rooted cutting is potted up and has started to grow. Early propagated begonias of the Lorraine and Turnford Hall class, which we regard as the most valuable of stock in training for a far off holi- day, will now be mostly of a size re- quiring a 4-inch pot. In the shiftings from now on a goodly portion of well decayed cow manure may be added to the potting soil intended for these, the mixture to be about four parts of fresh, turf-like, crumbly soil, one part of clean sand and from one to two parts of the manure, the quantity depending on how near it comes to being in a clean and earth-like condition. A heav- ily painted glass surface is not what will best meet the requirements of these begonias as to shading. Only on clear days and then at the brightest hours of such a day is a dense shading of noticeable benefit. I have found after trying various kinds of shading contrivances, the light but firmly nailed lath frame, on which cheese cloth or muslin is stretched, the most conveni- ent and longest lasting. It is easily made by anybody. Chrysanthemums. Small plants of chrysanthemums, now planted into the free soil of a well-light- ed bench, one somewhat close to the glass, will make nice little bushes, ready for the pot by about the first week in September, if pinched back sev- eral times. Plants of the dwarf varie- ties thus grow into the best balanced and most evenly flowered little potted chrysanthemums. Small, single stem- med pot specimens, with one immense flower not more than a foot above the pot, are also good goods in the Fall. These are obtained by rooting the tips of well-developed large plants later in the season. The bushy little plants, after being lifted from the soil of the bench in August or September, will then begin to make their best growth. A slight shading for a few days after be- ing potted up will help to speedily start them afresh, when plenty of light, air and water will keep them agoing. To be real nice they should at no time be stinted for room on the bench. Smilax. Without question the smilax is still the most useful as well as the easiest grown of decorative greens. Nor is there any doubt as to the profitableness of its culture, whether raised extensive- ly for the wholesale market or in small batches by the retail florist. And that the making of a new plantation every year with young, thrifty stock is by far the best plan, seems also settled. The first two weeks in July, after the rushing flood of Spring business has subsided and when the florist is anxious- ly looking about him in search for sohie more hard labor to prevent a break in the enjoyment of healthful perspiration, is the time to start in anew with smilax. In selecting the spot for a bed to be made, he must bear in mind that smilax, to do well, wants at least 60 degrees of heat in the Winter and that it requires sufficient room overhead for the vines as well as under foot for the roots. Therefore, a solid bed or the bare floor of a prettv warm house, at least seven feet below the rafters, would be the proper place for a smilax bed. Digging and manuring will pre- pare the ground for the reception of the top layer, which should be six inches in thickness, held in place by a neatly constructed planking all around, and be a compost made up of heavy garden loam and barnyard manure in equal parts. Vigorous seedlings, coming out of 3-inch pots, are now planted, and not until they have made a fair start in their growth will any great amount of watering be necessary. Later on they will need it. as also frequent spraying. June 30, 1906 The Florists' Bxchange 835 Asparagus. This is also the proper time to plant Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri. The former, if the growing of strings is the object, will need considerable head room, more than smilax and also more in the way of a sound footing on a solid ground and in soil deeply dug. heavily enriched and well prepared. But if these requirements are fully met and no pains are spared in doing the job well, the bed will be good for several years and a wealth of this valuable delicate green will be produced right along. Where this asparagus is grown to sprays only, a bench filled with good, well enriched soil will answer quite well, in fact, is to be preferred to solid beds. Asparagus does finely in a tem- perature of about 55 degrees, or a little higher, with plenty of moisture at its roots and a reasonable amount of free- ly circulating fresh air. Asparagus Sprengeri, although less airy and delicate, is nevertheless of great value to the decorative artist, and altogether a good green to have in con- siderable quantity at handy reach. The better way to grow it, as has been demonstrated by past experience, is to plant it either in raised or suspended receptacles, such as baskets or boxes, or in a solid single row into some deep but narrow bench running along the front or rear of a well lighted house. In most cases a new plantation with thrifty young seedlings every year is advisable. It wants lots of room for its roots, and tlie richest kind of soil, with regular potations of liquid food to sustain a luxuriant growth and the production of deep green sprays for a number of years. Acacias. Of the many varieties of cultivated acacias but two or three are of special value to the commercial florist and of these Acacia armata is most favored, because it is the most compact growing and freest flowering of those kinds suit- ed for pot culture. It is also most easily propagated by cuttings, which cannot be said of many acacias. All the varieties, unlike ericas, azaleas, camellias and some other imported plants, are rank growers, need a sharp cutting jn every year and rapidly flll their pots with roots during their grow- ing season. Plants that remained un- sold, were trimmed back after flower- ing and are now plunged out of doors, should therefore be repotted at about this time, or if deemed \oo large and unprofitable for further pot culture, sliould be planted out into a solid bed under glass, selecting a spacious sunn>' corner with plenty of. hoad room. Dracaenas. Planting out into good soil in any bench not occupied during the months of hottest Summer, the young plants of dracienas and such like decorative stock means the saving of much labor in their care and a decided gain in their growth. It is also claimed by some growers that Drac£ena terminal is colors up finer if grown in the free soil of a bench for a few months during the Summer. Al- though I have not paid particular atten- tion as to this, I know that small stock can thus be rapidly grown into service- able size. At the close of August the plants should be potted up again. Dra- caena indivisa may safely be planted out in the open field. Lemon Verbenas. Bad luck or a possible mishap in the culture of Aloysia citriodora at any plant grower's establishment, or. Indeed, the total absence of this old time favor- ite in the concern's collection, is not likely to cause any great diminution in the firm's assets. The trade in lemon verbenas has come down to a point which is best described by saying that, if you have a few, they will likely find buyers; and if you haven't, nobody will call for them. For all that, they are raised to some extent here and there, and their peculiar sweetness, like that of mahernia, heliotrope, olea, wallflower and rose geranium, is not entirely swept away by the breeze of strenuous com- merce; nor could the illusive violet, the pungent chrysanthemum, the overpower- ing lily or the odorless rose and carna- tion of to-day compensate for the en- tire loss of these subtle charmers. Le- mon verbenas, like all the rest of them, are easily raised, and it is well to have a few about the place. The aloysia if set out in the open border grows lux- uriantly, but treated in that way It fur- nishes no good material for propaga- tl1ANTUM FARIjEYENSE, 1% Inch pots, $8.00 per 100 ; 'ly^ inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Cash with order trom unknown correspondents. J. A. PEKRSON, McHcnry Ave., Westwood, CINCINNATI, OHIO U4>DtloD The Florists' Bxcbange wben writing. Geraniums Geraniums ■tin.pots at $6.00 per 100. Sin. pots at $4.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 4 In. $4.00 per 100. " 2 in. $3.00 per 100. Lobelia, 2 In. $2.00 per 100. Coleus, In variety, 2>i in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Don't get left, but get your order in. Cash must accompany same. J. E. FELTHOUSEN. 154 VAN VRANKEN AVL, SCHPIKTAPY, N. Y. GERANIUMS Grand stock In bud and bloom. Best bed- ders in red, white and pink, also assorted colors. $7.00 per 100, 600 at $fi.50 per 100. COLEUS E.\tra fine, red, yellow and assorted. 2y, inch, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 3 inch, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. THE H. WEBER & SONS CO., OAKLAND, MD. Uentloo Tlie FlorlBts' Bxchange wben wrltlnj. BARGAIN GERANIUMS. Ko . 1 Stock, all in bud and bloom. D. Grant, Rle»rd, Castellane, Nutt, Poit«- Tine. Buchner, Perkins, strong 3 to 4 in.. $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 ; $25.00 to $15.00 per lOOO. Aspa- rasas Sprengeri and Ferns, in best varieties, large clumps, never been cut, from $G,00 to ?8 00 per 100 ; worth double. Table Ferns, out of Hats best varU'tieB, ready for 2 to 3 in. , $hW per 100. Cyclamen OI(faiiteum-Huj,'Ii Low Co., Prize Strain, inoludint? fnn^ed and bearded varieties, 2 in $4.00; 3 in.. $t!.00 per 100. Colens— Yellow, Red and Mixed, strong. 2>y In.. SI. 5u per 100. Can- nas—French, 3 to 4 in., $4.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa large G-6 in. , $2.00 to $5.00 per doz. Oaeh. WM. S. HERZOG, MORRIS PLAINS, N. J. ROOTED CUTTINGS GERANIUMS S A. Null, Buchner, Grant, Cast«llan«, Vlaud, Poltavlna, Doyle, Parkins. RIcard, $10.00 per 1000. From 2 inch Pots. Null. Buchnar, RIcard, Parkins, $2.00 per 100 ; $18.00 per 1000 ; 3 in. in bloom, fine stock. $4.00 per loo. Cash with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pam LEAVED Geraniums n full bud and bloom; white, light and dark pink. 2J in. pots, $2.50 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON. ADRIAN, MICH. Jensen & Dekema CARNATION SPKIAHSTS 674 W. Foster Ave., CHICAGO. UentloD The Florieta' Exchange when writing. tne itmm GarDatioi Trice, $3.50 A.T.DELAMAREPTG. &PUB.CO., 2 Duane Street, New York HARDY CARNATIONS. F.arlv douljli! rtwarf. niixud ; CANDYTUFT; WALLFLOWERS, ilwarf. doulile mixed and sink'lf nii-\'-d. PYRETHRUM, ROSE KELWAY. mixed. PANSY, DAISY, FORGET-ME-NOT, SUMMER LETTUCE, MIGNONETTE, f.r (.rdng. :! varie- ties, extrti fini', iier trjuli- [ikt/,, .l,", '■ts. each. BEADUEU, WOODHAVEN, N. Y. HeDtioD The Florists* Bxchange when writing. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS [FROM JANUARY CUTTINGS. Raady for dallvary July 1 . Per 100 WHITE LAWSON and ENCHANTRESS, $8.00 RED LAWSON and HARRY FENN 7.00 MRS. OMWAKE our ENCHANTRESS SPORT 10.00 CASH PLEASE. HENRY EICnnOLZ. Waynesboro. Pa Uentlon the Florists' Sbccbaoffe when writing. CARNATIONS SMITH & GANNETT, GENEVA, N. Y. Uentloo The Florists' Elzcbanse wben writing. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. LA FAYEHE. IND. Uentloo The Florists' Bxchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coining Commercial Fink Carnation Booted cutttngB. ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. S. J.GODDARD, Framln|hain,Mass. Uentlon Itie Florists* Stfchange when writing. RED SPORT. Tbe most profitable rtd carnation grown. Per 100 Per 1000 RED SPORT ».00 $40.00 QCBBN LOUISE 1.26 10.00 All cuttings well rooted, true to name, and perfectly healthy. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Inc., Purceilville Va. Uentlon Tlie Florists' Bxchange when writing. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings All the new varieties of 1900. All the standard varieties worth growing- WM. SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square Pa. Mention The Flortata' Bxcbance whea wrltlas. CARNA TIONS We have the best list of Carnations in the country. Send for It. We can quote lowest prices for best quality cuttings. Write us. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Mention Tbe riorlit*' Bxcbtno when wrlttsc 8i6 The Florists* Hxchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS CASH WITH OEDEK. Tbe columns ander this beadlae are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted Help Wanted, Situations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouse, Land, Sec- ondHand Materials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Onr charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set aolld, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Display advertisements In these columns, IB cents per Une; count 12 lines agate to the Inch. flf replies to Help Wanted, Situation Want- ed, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, advertisers add 10 cento to cover expense of forwarding.] Copy must reach New York office 12 o'clock Wednesday to secure Insertion In issue of fol- lowing Saturday. Advertisers In the Western States desiring to advertise under Initials, may save time by hav- ing their answer directed care our Chicago office at 127 B, Berwyn Ave. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By first-class rose grower, and all-around florist. Married; pri- vate or commercial. Address K. B., care Tbe Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By married man as grower of roses, carnations and general stock. 13 years' experience, first-class man, capable of taking charge. Address J. W.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By competent, mar- ried man, 36. all-around florist, steady, soher. 22 years' experience. 6 years last place. Best references, private, state wages. Address. K. U., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Swede. practiced in Germany, aged 23, wants position in first class commercial place where rose growing is a speci.ilty. Please state wages in first let- ter. L. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener, superinten- dent. 38. married, German, life experience under glass and outside. Successful grower, expert landscape man; up-to-date In all mod- ern gardening. Excellent references. Address. Box 22, Scarboro. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED — As assistant grower in carnation houses. Massachusetts preferred. Two years experience in greenhouse work in Canada. Best references as to honesty, in- dustriousness, and willingness. 31, English. Address, K. W.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a first class gar- dener and florist on private place. Swede, age 24, single; only a first class place wanted. State wages iu first letter. Address Oscar Anderson. Rocky Dill Farm, White Plains. New York. ^^_^^__^^^_____ SITUATION WANTED — As foreman by an American, married, no children; have had IS years experience in growing roses, carnations, violets, etc. Can funish the very best ref- erences as to character and ability. Address, K. Z.. care The Florists" Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By single man. Eng- lish. First class experience with roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, orchids and gen- eral bedding plants. Also good table decorator and vegetable grower. First class references. Address A. Bond. Care Mr. Cowley, Tilbury. Ont. SITUATION WANTED — As head gardener on private place by competent man with life experience in all branches of gardening. Ex- pert grower of plants, cut flowers, fruit and vegetables under glass and outside. Excellent references. German-American. 42. married, small family. Address M. Schmidt, Suffern, N. Y. HELP WANTED WANTED — Greenhouse men for general work; state salary and references in first letter. The Gasser Company. Wholesale Growers Cut Flowers. Cleveland. Ohio. WANTED — Young man as assistant. Carna- tions, roses and chrysanthemums and other pot plants. Must be steady and willing work- er. Wages, $12.00 per week. Place open now. A. Dallas, Waterbury, Conn. WANTED — An assistant florist in a rose and carnation establishment, good, steady place. Will pay from $10.00 to $12.00 per week to start. Give references and ability in first letter. Muskogee Carnation Company. Mus- "kogee. Ind. Ter. WANTED — Thoroughly first-class experienced rose" and carnation growers. Apply stating age, married or single, references and wages expected. None bu& first-class men wanted. Lake View Rose Gardens. Jamestown, N. Y. WANTED — A good opportunity for tbe right man. 13.000 feet of glass near a good mar- ket. Houses well stocked, and in good order. To be run on shares. None but a competent man need apply. One who thoroughly under- stands carnations, mums and all bedding plants. Come and see the place. Take turn- pike trolley at Jersey City. Jos. Fisher, Schuyler Avenue and Tappan Street, Kearny, N. J. HELP WANTED WANTED — A good young man with some knowledge "In bedding plants. German or Austrian preferred. Wages. $25.00 and board. Address, Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. WANTED — A young married man, willing, sober, and industrious, who thoroughly under- stands growing roses. Wages, $15.00 per week, and house rent free. References re- quired. Address, K. Y., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, a foreman, sober, reliable and honest single man who Is capable of managing men. Steady employment ; good home, board and room; 15,000 square feet of glass. State wages In first letter. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, an experienced grower of Beauties, Brides and Maids, on an up-to- date new range of glass. Also helper; only sober, willing men need apply. State wages and references; good opportunity. Address K. T.. care The Florists' Exchange. W,\NTED — First-class man, grower of carna- tions, roses and general line. State salary. Address K. X., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED By a New York importing house a competent man to do the paclving of bulbs, plants, etc., also act as traveling salesman if required. Only those having a knowledge of the handling of bulbs and plants need apply. State age and salary wanted. A first class opportunity for the right party. .\d(;lress, SEEDHOUSE, CARE P. 0. BOX 1697, NEW YORK. IfentloB The Florlati* Bzcbano when writing. GOOD OPPORTUNITY Energetic young man, with thorough ornamental nursery training including liaidy Inerbaceous plants, may And it to his advantage to correspond with us. Permanent position to right part y . State experience, references, and salary ex- pected. Position now open. THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUT — GreenhoQses to be taken down. State fall partlcolars of aame when writing. Address. F. W.. care fHie Flortots' Exchange. WANTED — A good partner In wholesale busi- ness with $3,000 or $4,000 capital. Strictly sober and honest : good business. Address 1. A., care The Florists' Exchange. 25,000 Golden Self-blanching Celery- Plants, Good Stock. Give Best Price. n. B. TnONP&ON, Gardener 108 Central Avenue, Canonsburg, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Eichange when writing. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR RENT— Small greenhouse and florist busi- ness In prosperous, running condition. South- ern Connecticut. Full particulars and reason for renting to any one Interested. Address K. Q., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — A fine established nursery business with a constituency reaching from the At- lantic to the Pacific, and from Manitoba to tbe Gulf. Old age of proprietor the only reason for sale. C. S. Harrison, York. Neb. DESIRABLE greenhouse plant of three houses, 24x200 f«et; propagating house. 100 feet; putting shed, stable and dwelling. Steam heat, city water. Highland, opposite Poughkeepsle, Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. New York. FOR SALE — My four greenhouses with large shed. 20 horse power boiler pipes, etc. All In running order, on leased ground with five roomed cottage. 3 years' lease to get from Nov. 14 next. Will sell cheap with or without stock. Here Is a good chance for a beginner. A. Jablonsky, Wellston. St. Louis Co., Mo. Thirty cents is the mini- mum charge for advertise- ments on this page. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT — Prosperous wholesale and retail establishment, located In the best residental part of splendid city of 65.000 In- habitants. 14 miles from New York City, on two lines of railroad, N. J. Abont 25.000 feet uf glass, fully stocked and equipped. Good barn, horse, wagon, harness, tools and Imple- ments. Will sell on easy terms or rent rea- sonably. Investigate. Address for particu- lars, K. O., care The Florists' Exhange. FOR SALE A splendid wholesale business consisting: of nine iron frame greenhouses and two dwelling houses. Everything in up-to-date condition, well heated. Two acres of ground and within half hour drive of New York City. For further par- ticulars eomniunicatf with 0. V. ZANGEN, SEEDSMAN, HOBOKEN, N. J. Uentlon TTie Florlflts' Bxcbaa^ wbeo writing. To lease for a term of years, my establlsli- ment on Greene Avenue, consisting of about 7,000 feet of glass, office and salesroom. Stable and wagon shed. Horse and wagons. Place well stocked and heated with hot water. Every convenience, all In good condition. A good business iu the best location In the city. Established for 40 years. Wishing to retire from business. This Is a good opportunity for the right man. Come and see it. Richard Shannon, .341-349 Greene Avenue. Brooklyn, New York. TO LET Florist Establishment consisting of nine greenhouses, heated by hot water, containing about 10,000 square feet of glass; sheds, barn and dwelling, in Long Island City, within one hour's drive of the wholesale markets of the City of New York. For further paitlculars address Box n. U., Florists' Exchange. PLBLIC »ALE OF Hostetter's Greenhox'seB on Saturday, Jnly l4t 1903, pursuant to an order of the Orphan's Cour, of Lancaster County, Pa., will be sold at Public Sale on the premises No. 3 in the borough of Manhelm. the following de:^cribe>l real estate, late of Abraham Hostetter, deceased to wit : A LOT OF GROUND Situated In said borough, f^ontln^' on the eiuipmentB for the successful cultivation of flowers or vf getables The plant is well located for tin' wholesale florist business, and worthy the attention of persons desiring' to engage in the business. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock p. m. on said day* when the conditions will be made known by the undersigned administrators of said deceased. Manhelm P. O., NATHAN HOSTETTEK Lancaster Co.. Pa., CEPHAS HOSTETTER lientlon Hie Flortsts' Exchange when writing. STOCK FOR SALE ORCHIDS. Just arrived, Cattleya Mendelll In very fine condition. C. Mertz. Norris Avenue. Jamaica. L. I., N. Y LETrrrE— Big Boston. Tennis Ball. Simpson and Boston Marliet. Also Wakelleld Flat Dutch Cabbage. *1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Blake & Todd. Greensboro. N. C. 5.000 Strong 2 1-2 in. Smilas plants, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Sample plants. 10c. Cash with order. L. Epple. Pelliam, N. Y. ASTERS, ready to plant out. Fine stock. 9 colors and varieties. $2.00 per 1000. Cash. Shippensburg Floral Company, Shippensburg. Pa. PRIMULA OBC. GRANDIFLORA. SEEDLINGS. 25c. per 100; 2% In. pots. $2.00 per 100. Cash please. A. Relyea & Son. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, seedlings, 26c. per 100; 2% In. pots, flne plants, $3.00 per 100. Cash please. A Relyea & Son. Poughkeepsle. N. Y. SEEDS — .\11 kinds of Dative tree and shrub seeds for sale at low prices; Betula Nigra, 50c. per lb. F. M. Crayton. Box 393, Bilt- more. N. C. 100.000 Sweet Potato Sprouts, extra fine. 500.000 Cabbage plants, several varieties, all $1.00 per 1000; $8.00 per 10.000. Orders filled same day as received. W. F. Allen. Salis- bury, Md. SEMPLE'S Asters, second sowing, five best co- lors, mixed, ready to plant middle of June, $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. * G. Rosbacta, Pemberton, N. J. STOCK FOR SALE MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, strong Winter grown stock, ready for planting at once. Write me at once for sample. $2.00 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Louis D. McCoy, Mousey, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE— Baby Rsmblera flne dor- mant atock, $2(1. per 100. 1 1-1 inch, pot plants, eitrs weU rooted IT. per 100, $6S. per lOOO. Orderfl booked for dellverj now or any time op to late Spring. Samplea free. Brown Brothera Co., Rochester, N. T. DAHLIAS for cut flower eellectlon of 100 varie- ties. In 2 1-2 In. pots. 25c. I received fifteen prizes for them In New York. Funklas. varie- gated, large clumps, per 100. $6.00; 50c. extra for packing. Beauiieu, Woodbaven, New York. GERANIUMS — Beauty of Paris. Nutt, Grant Double. Poitevlne, outdoor grown stock, $6.00 per 100. Echeveria Glohosa. Echeveria Pumlla. $3.00 and $4.00 per 100. George A. Beetz. 233d Street, near Napier Avenue. Woodlawn, N. Y. City. ^ ROSES AND ASPARAGUS. 1000 one year old • A No. 1 Asparagus Sprengcrii. 2500 M.4IDS from 2 1-2 and 4 in. pots. 800 BRIDES from 2 1-2 and 4 In pots. 70 PEARLS from 2 1-2 and 4 in. pots. 125 GOLDEN GATES from 2 1-4 in. pots. 100 KAISERINS from 2 1^ In. pots. 500 RICHMONDS from 2 1-2 and 3 In. pols. All well rooted and bealtiiy plants. Also 1 year old BRIDES. MAIDS and AMERICAN BEAUTIES from bench. Write for prices. W'e want to sell. Small or large orders. MADISON ROSE COMPANY. MADISON, N. J. FOR SALE FOR SALE— Two Steam boilers* (Forman), No. 12. with nine sections. No reasonable offer refused. Are selling on account of putting In hot water. The Elizabeth Nursery Company, Elizabeth. N. J. FOR SALE— All the 4 In. Hltchlne'B pipe. also the glass and sash bars contained In three greenhouses, each 20 x 100 feet. Ad- dress Wm. Carlton. Madison, N. J., or J. K. Allen. 106 West 28th Street, New York City. FOR SALE — 12 Hltchings hot water expansion tanks for 3 1-2 In. pipe. In good condition, cleaned, ready to set up. 1-3 price of new. Also horse lawn mower, easy running, $20.00. Address. K. P.. care The Florists' Exchange. FUR SALE— Stover fifty foot Steel Tower and Tank in use a short time. Good as new; price reasonable. Write for particulars. Wm. C. De Witt. R. F. D. No. 1. PhilUpsburg. N. J. FOR SALE — Florist's covered delivery wagon, newly painted. Plate glass sides. Coach gear guaranteed, iu first class condition; a bargain if talccn at once. Address K. V.. care The Florists' Exchange. BOILERS, BOILERS. BOILERS. SEVERAL good second hand hollers on band. also new No. 16 HitchlngB at reduced cost. Write for list. Wm. H. Lutton. West Side Avenue Station. C. R. R. of N. J.. Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE CHEAP 12 RTfcuhouses to be torn down; elazttl with 16x24 and lOx 12 double thick trlaps. H«^ated with 2 in. wroDght iron and 4in. caf.t iron greenhouse pilK.-. One No. 67 sectional, twn No 18 and one N". IS Hitchink's boilers. Will sell totrether or separatf. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL COMPANY, 1398 METROPOLITAN AVE.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. New Bedford, Mass. News Items. R. H. Woodhouse's show grounds are looking handsome just now. Canterbury bells, larkspur, and sweet Williams are In full bloom. He has all his roses planted, all grafted stock. E. Y. Pierce on Cottage street is rushing building operations and will soon have everything in shape. Most of the uptown stores close at 6 p. m. now; this is a good practice, and should be kept up. The local Horticultural Society held a rose show on Wednesday, June 27. M. Walsh, of Wood's Hole, exhibited one thousand flowers. Visitors the past week: V. H. Mor- gan, with Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J.; H. Bryant, with A. H. Hews & Co., Boston. HORTICO. DENVER, COL. — Representatives of the Park and Colfax Floral Com- panies appeared at the meeting of the State Land Board last week to ask for an extension of their leases, both of which expire next year; also the companies wished to protest against the proposed parking between Tork and Columbine streets, which was part of tlie enlarged esplanade plans near City Park. MARINE CITY, MICH. — William Streit, who recently started in business here, is meeting with good success. June 30, 190S The Plorists' Exchange 837 Plant Culture By OEOeOE W. OLIVER or THE BUnCAU OF PLANT INOUBTRV. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ACRI- CULTUne LATE PROPAGATOR TO THE UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN. WASHINGTON. D C . ANO THE ROTAL BOTANIC GARDEN. CD.NBURCH A Standard Work Written by Request of the Publishers of the Florists' Exchange A WORKING hand book of every day practice for the Florist and Gardener, and those who intend to grow plants and flowers, in the greenhouse or garden, as a means of obtaining a livelihood. Each and every article is written in concise, simple language, and embodies wholly and solely the experience of the writer. The plants dealt with comprise those which are commercially handled by Florists, Gardeners and Nurserymen, and include Florists' Flowers, Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Hardy Herbaceous Plants. Annuals, Shrubs. Hardy and Tender Vines, and a chapter on miscellaneous subjects in connection with the above. This reliable cultural book has been gotten up for use not ornament, there- fore the price has been fixed at a figure within the reach of all. while it contains more real practical information for those for whom it is intended than is found in much more pretentious works costing five, ten and twenty times as much money. Cloth; strongly bound to stand rough handling and plenty of it. Price, $1.00, by mail, postpaid. Send for sample pages, free. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO.. Ltd. Offices. 2 to 8 Duane Street, N. Y. Address P. 0. Box 1697, New York City FOR SALE pillipc Blder - ErlcsBon. Second-hand, from rumro 940.00 np; all repairs; otber makes; new ; obeap. DHII CDC 1 Becond-haDdOem Torrid, $35.00. One DUILLnO secondhand No. 16 Hltchlngs Boiler. Qood condition, Sfio.OO. One second-hand tubular hot water boiler 3 ft. in diameter 12 ft. long. Price $36.00. One No. 15 Hltchlngs as good as new, $60.00 DIDC Oood servloeable second-hand, with "IrC Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; IH-ln., i% cts.; lH-ln., 4cts.; 1-in., Sots.; 2^ In., lOots.; 3 In., Ucts.; < in., IScts. Mew 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with conpUngs. 8H cts. ft. Old and new fittings and Talvea. Old 4 Inch cast Iron l&c per foot. _ CTnPVC anri DICC "^^ Eoonomr, best made OlUUKO inD UICO No. 1 Threads, K-ln., H-ln. 1-in. pipe, *3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., \%-\r>. >-ln. pipe, (4.00. DIDC PIITTCDC New Sannders Pattern. No. 1 rirC bUIICnO ontB H-ln.-1-ln. pipe, tl.oo. No. 2 cuts l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, 11.30. STILLSON WRENCHES "^^i-x^^'^itll^^-. 24-ln. grips M-in.-2X In. pipe, $2.40; 3»-in., grip, «-in.-3«-in. pipe, H.76. DIDC UICCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips ^-ln.-9 rlrt VlOtO In. pipe, $2.00. ClDnCII UnCC I^o^- ^° "- lengths. M-ln.. OHnULn nUOL guaranteed lOO-lbs. pressnre, IM ots. per ft.; «-ln. not guaranteed, 4?< ots. per ft., 25 ft. lengths, ^c. per ft. more. lint DCn CACU ^ew. OfpresB, 3-ft.i8ent the ball home in time tf) stop a run. The ladies' race.s, both married and single, were closely contested, the latter having to be run thf'ee times before the judges could make an award. Much interest centered in the fat men's race the qualifications requir- ing an avoirdupois of 210 pounds or over. There were several of the heav>' weights ready for the contest including John Poehlmann, George Heilleiii. who won first and second prize respectively; Phil. Foley, Jos. Smelly: and to make the run more interesting the Senior Foley who was a good runner in his day was allowed a handicap of five yards. The awards in the various contests were as follow; Boys under sixteen — Edgar Winter- son, Leo Simon. Girls under sixteen — Ruth Simmons, Florence Ferguson. Toung ladies over sixteen — Miss M. Dupree, Miss O. A. Towner. Married ladles— Mrs. L. H. Winterson, Mrs. McKee. Mrs, Charles Balluft, Mrs. Weirman — a dead heat. Fat men's race — John Poehlmann, Mr. Heinlein. Sack race — Julius Hasklns, James Mc- Keand. 100-yard race — J. Haskins, A. E. Ebe- ling. Babies' race — Beatrice Asmus. Broad Jump — Koropp. Hirsch. The committee is indebted to the fol- lowing firms and Inviduals for their kind assistance in securing prizes, mu- sic, etc. James Hartshorne, A. L. Ran- dall Company". American Florist Com- pany. The K. F. Winterson Company, Bassett & Washburn, J. B. Deamud Company. Chicago Rose Company, Geo. Asmus. W. J. Smythe. Wietor Brothers, Benthy Coatsworth Company. Zech & Mann. Vaughan & Sperry, Foley Manu- facturing Company, John C. Moninger Company. Peter Reinberg. Poehlmann Brothers' Company. Vaughan's Seed Store. E, H, Hunt, J. A, Budlong, Knight & Vrooman, Natalby Brothers, The Per- tecto, Kahn Brothers, Rustrat Cowley Company and A, Lange, WTM. K, WOOD. LONDON, ONT,— Among bedding geraniums S. A. Nutt has taken the lead here as a dark red, thousands being bedded at private places and public parks. Next in favor are A. Ricard and John Doyle, for scarlets, which have proven their merits. Other varieties used here mostly for baskets, vases and boxes are: Beauty of Poitevine, E. G. Hill, Jean Viaud, Mrs. Perkins and La Bree, for pink; Buchner, J. M. Garr, and La Favorite for white. At Gammage & Sons' about 20,000 of the above-mentioned varieties were grown and sold in 4^ -inch pots. This firm has a large staff of men engaged at present in planting roses, chrysan- themums and carnations, for indoor growing; it is also very busy shipping plants and cut flowers all over the country. One recent shipment was a large consignment of pelargoniums, which is one of the firm's special lines, to the City of Mexico. A trip through the fern and palm houses revealed thousands of young kentias, araucarlas and rubber plants. In fine shape. Primulas, cinerarias, polnset- tias and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine are also in splendid condition. At Queen's park some fine bedding is being done this year under the effi- cient management of Superintendent Pearce. Several hundred dollars are being spent for bedding in this park this year, which has heretofore gone to long grass and weeds, except for what the fair board has done at exhi- bition time. Victoria and Springbank parks are looking their best. Fred Dicks appears to be enjoying a good trade in carnations and bed- ding plants. Funeral work has been plentiful of late, of which A. G. Ste- phens, Darch & Hunter, and Ed. West appear to be getting their share. F. CHESSMAN. 838 The Florists' Exchange Phoenix Roebelenii THE MOST GRACEFUL PALM OF ALL. We have almost the entire stock of it in America. SEKDLINGS, S5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; $350.00 per 10,000. 4 in. pot plants about 1 foot high; 12-15 leaves, $1.00 each; $80.00 per 100; $750.00 per 1000. 7 in. pot plants, about 2-2% feet high, $5.00 eaeh ; $40.00 per 10 ; $350.00 per 100. SPECIMEN PLANTS. S7.50-S10.00. We also offer for sale— STOVE PLANTS,' CALADIUMS, CROTONS and DRACAENAS in finest varieties at reasonable prices. Decorative Plants Ijatanla Borbonica, 2H In. pots, $3,00; 3 In; S6.00;41ii., $15.00 per 100. Large BpeclmeD plants from'»2.00 to $6.00 each. Kentls Belmoreana and ForBterlBna,3>< In. pots $8.00; 3 In., $16.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; 6 in. $16.00 per doz.; ^ In. and upward, $1,76 to $36.00 each. Areca l,ntescens,3 ln.$10.00; 4 In. $20.00 per 100; 6 In., $1.00 each and upward, Pandanns Utlllg, 2 In, pots, 13.00; 4 In., $20.00 per too. Phoenix Reclinata, 6 in. pots, $36.00 per 100. Phffintx Canaiiensifl, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $36.00 each. Arancarla Excelsa, 6 In. pots, $65.00 per 100. Assorted Ferns, 2M in, pots, $3.00 per 100, NephTolepls Compacta,31n, pots, $8.00; i In., $16.00 per 100. Plants In Fine Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. IfentlaB Ibe llorUti' ■zehum wbra wrttlnc. AFEWQOODTHINfiSIODWANT DraoienB Indlvtn, 4 and ( In., $10.00 and $S6.00 per 100. Alternanthera, red and yellow, 21n. pots, $2.00 per 100 Asparaens Sprengeri, 2 In,, $2.60 per 100. Geranlnms, S. A. Nntt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Double Gen. Grant, Poltevine, Mme. Salleroi, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; 3 In. pots $4.00 per 100. Tlnoa Var.,2 In., $2.00 per 100; 3 In,, $4.00 per 100, Rex Beeonla, nice plants, 2 and 2H In., $6.00 per 100. COI,EUS, Verachaffeltll and Golden Bedder 2 Inch, »2.00. per 100, ClKar Plant, Heliotrope, Blue Aseratrim temon Verbena, Verbenas and Scarlet Sage, 2 in „ $2 .00 per 100 , Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. Mmtloa The riorlit*' ■xehanc* wbea wrlttDC. ALT[RNANTHERAS PARONYCniOIDES MAIOR, red ; AURtANANA, yellow, 2.' nnch pots, $2.00 per 100. VICK & HILL COMPANY, Box 613, ROCHESTER, N. Y. JOHN LEWIS FLORAL PARK - - - CHILDS - - L« I>f N. Y. Uentlon The Plorlsts* Eichapge wticn writing. M«Btion Th« FlorliU* Exchaago when writing. VINCA 4 in., $5.00 per 100. 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Cannas, Austria, Prft. Cleveland, $1.50: Ameri- ca, $2.00 per 100. German Ivy, 2 in., plants $1.25 per 100. English Ivy, 4 in.. 2 plants in pote. vines 4 to ,, $8.0o'erl00; 2 in.. $2.00; R. C, S1;00 per 100. Glechoma, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash. J. H. DAININ & SON, Xf' Mention The Florlits' Bxchang* when vrltlnc. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS Specially written for the use of your amateur customers. Send Twenty- five cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The universal favor in which these Directions are held, as shown by the many orders received therefor, encourages us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little factor to help promote business and establish better re- lations between the dealer and his customer. TRY SOME! BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED cultural Dlreclions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fuller, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to con- sult tlie directions, grow his plants, seeds or bulbs intelligently, and so receive satisfactory results, without having to continually resort to you for advice. The following " Culturals " arc now ready : AMARYLI.IS(Hippeastrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS ASTERS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS BULBS CABBAGE and CAULI- FLOWER CANNA CARNATIONS, MONTHLY CELERY CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardy COLEUS, and other bedders CROCUS, Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOT BEDS and FRAMES HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for House and Garden MUSHROOM CULTURE ONIONS PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PEONIES PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TOMATOES TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES VIOLETS WATER GARDEN, How to make and Manage a PRICE LIST Kftn <".>l<.iK3>l niro<>l1nn« Inp SI 50 I Printed on white paper, clear type, size 6 x »« 5(M) cultural Uireciion* lOr 91.3V ( i„„,,jj_ ,„ ^n assortment, your selection of not 1000 _ - - - - 2.50 i lessthanlOOof each.deliveredcarrlagepaid. Safflctont space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this Imprint (3 lines) we will pnt same on for yon at 60 cents for 500, 76 cents for KOO. Special qnotations will be made on quantities of 6.000 " nnr.TnnAT.s '■ or nvnr. ' CULTURALS " or over. A. T. Dc La Marc Ptg. and Pub. Co. ua. Pubs. Tlic Florists' Exchange. P. O. Box, 1697. NEW YORK MARIE LOUSE VIOLETS Schuneman's famous Violets are well-known as the most fragrant of all Violets. Pme plants for benching at once, guaranteed the best stock in the market, none better. Only .$2.00 per 100; SIS 00 per 1000. Come and take a look at them. Only 17 miles from New York City. Money re- turned if not suited. _ OCO. T. SCIItNEHAN, Violet Range. BALDWINS, L. I., N. T. lientlDD The Florists' Bxehange when wrltlDS. C5 >^5>^ ivi rvi >^iv ^ Allemania, Gray, Henderson, M. Washington, Mslallica, from 3 in. pots, tine .stock, S4.00 per 100 Shellroad Greenhouses. balt!more!'°m». Uentloa The riorlat*' Itxcbtnct whe« writlnc. PLANT VIOLETS NOW Princess of Wales $12.00 per 1000 Luxonne 10.00 per 1000 Strong, well rooted divisions. Beady to ship at once. Cash with order. JOHN CURWEN.Berwyn, Chester Co., Pa. UentloD The Florists* Bxchange when wrltlni;. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF The Florists' Hail Association has paid 950 losses amounting^to $96,000.00 For particulars address" JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. IfentioD the riorlsta' Bidiance when writlnc. Cincinnati, O. News of the Week. The past week has found this market well cleaned up of stock every day. Governor Pattison's funeral, held at his late home in Milford, O., was the cause of much stock being used; American Beauty predominated. The display of flowers was not as great as expected. Julius Baer had a fine bunch of fifty American Beauty, sent by Bx-Governor Herrick; he also had four other fine bunches. A, Sunderbruch's Sons had the family order, which was a nice one; also the order for the Union Central Life In- surance Company, of which Governor Pattison was president. The supply of stock is now about equal to the demand. Carnations are becoming scarce in this vicinity, but the writer is still getting some good ones that fetch $1.50 per 100, readily. The annual outing of the Cincinnati fiorists will be held at Norwood Inn park, July 19, the committee having the affair in charge deciding it was the best place available. There will be bowling, quoit pitching, tug of war, baseball, games, dancing, etc. A small fee will be charged at the gate to defray expenses. Everybody can have a good time; but at the same time don't forget that in August you are expected to join the procession and go up to Dayton, O., to attend the greatest convention ever of the S. A. F. O. H. Be sure and go; get acquainted with the craft, remembering that in 1909 Cincinnati will head the list, and the twenty-fifth anniver.sary of the society will be celebrated; for it was in this city that the S. A. P. took life and held its first meeting. It may not be out of place to mention that the present secretary, William J. Stewart, says that he posi- tively will not accept the position aeain. That being the case, and out of compliment to him for the many years he has served us as our princi- pal officer, let us make him our next president, and make the present vice- president, H. M. Altick, secretary. Both are competent and an honor to the national body. Mr. Michler, of Lexington, Ky., was a caller. He is a young man start- ing in business, and reports satisfac- tory results. E. G. GILLBTT. Columbus, O. Governor Pattion's Funeral. The enormous number of fioral pieces and designs which the funeral of John M. Pattison, the much es- teemed governor of Ohio, brought to- gether at Milford, Ohio last Thurs- day would have been a credit to the craft of any city. There were plenty of orders for all the trade; as a mat- ter of fact, several of our largest deal- ers reached their capacity they could do no more than they did, as the large pieces of which there were many, exhausted the supply of good stock, especially in roses. Perhaps two as notable and artistic pieces as were sent from this city were two large baskets made entirely of Ameri- can Beauty roses, and boxwood for green, sent by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio. These were executed by Mr. Williams of the Livingston Seed Company, and were simply elegant in their grand size and simplicity. This company had so many other orders' that Mr, Williams personally went to Milford, Ohio, to superintend the proper arrangement of the flowers. A large fraternity pin by the same firm made of black immortelles, edg- ed deeply with Coreopsis lanceolata — made a most superb black and gold combination. The large seal of the State of Ohio made of carnations, wheat and green, attracted much at- tention; it was made by the Franklin Park Floral Company, Graff Broth- ers also had many orders, as well as the Fifth Avenue Floral Company. Other than this state funeral, there has been all the week a good steady run of trade. Stock of the best qual- ity has cleaned up well, as there has not been more than enough to go around, Roses, in even fair quality, have been in short supply; but car- nations have been a flood. F. W. June 30, 190A The Plorists' Exchangee 839 PhUadelphla. News Notes. The stores are doing very well for a Summer business. Wiiile tliere is no great volume of trade, things are moving well for this time of year. The wholesale houses also report some very good business; shipping lieeps up very satisfactorily. Samuel S. Pennock was at Wester- ly, R. I., for a few days attending the wedding of a sister-in-law. Charles E. Meehan talces his family to Ocean City, N. J., this week for a two months' stay. A meeting of the stockholders of the Robert Craig Company was held on Monday. The report submitted showed the business to be in a good, healthy condition, and the real estate increasing in value. A semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent, was declared payable June 30. The following of- ficers and directors were elected: President, Robert Craig; vice-presi- dent, George Craig; secretary and treasurer, Robert A. Craig; directors: Henry F. Michell, Charles Keller. Daniel C. Donoghue, George Craig and Robert Craig. At the Florists' Club meeting on Tuesday next Ernest Hemming, of Thos. Meehan's Sons, will make an address on "The Japanese Irises." There will be an exhibition of these flowers. Convention matters will also be given some attention. Victor Grosliens, manager of the greenhouses and nurseries of The Hugh Graham Company at Logan, will start on a trip to Europe early next month on business for his eni- ployers. A postal card has been received from Harry Bayersdorfer, who is now in Italy on a business trip. He says the flowers are all in bloom there. DAVID RUST. St. Louis. News Notes. Harry Balsley, the red pot man from Detroit, was here all the past week calling on the trade. He is late this year on account of having been laid up with rheumatism in his right toe, and his cane is a great help to him in getting round. George B. Windier, after a long spell of sickness, is about again and his friends are glad to see hini look so well. S. B. Erker is building two green- houses, each 30x100 feet, at his resi- dence in Kirkwood, Mo.; these houses will be planted to violets for the local trade. Messrs. Weber, Schutte and Sanders have returned from the Dallas con- vention of the American Association of Nurserymen and are loud in their praises of the treatment accorded them by the Dallas business men, and especially Colonel Moss, who worked the badger game on them in fine shape, but none of the three would admit which one pulled the badger. A. G. Greiner, the largest collector of cacti in this section of the country, at 4419 Natural Bridge road, reports that he will this week have a grand opening to show the public his new varieties. This is moving week of the Ellison Floral Company into their new and elegant store at 4511 Olive street — a good' location. Martin Mallen has left the employ of the Ayers Floral Company; he ex- pects to open a store this Fall. Kalish & Sons report that they will rebuild their old house, converting it into a modern new show-house, at Taylor and Delmar avenues; the sea- son in cut flowers and plants has been good. August P. Schiellegger, who was lately employed by Gus. Vennemann, has bought out W. J. Pilcher, at Kirk- wood, Mo., and, like Mr. Pilcher, will continue to grow violets, carnations, and sweet peas, consigning to H. G. Berning. Carl Beyer, chairman of the trus- tees, will call a meeting of the board this week to arrange for the Florists' Club outing for next month. The other trustees are Frank A. Weber and F. J. Fillmore. The board is in favor of an outing on the Missouri • side this year. ST. PATRICK. Detroit. At the regular meeting of the Flor- ists' Club on June 6. 1906, Decora- tion Da>' trade was discussed. It was agreed that trade was fairly uniform in comparison with former years. The five-cent sales were also argued at Ienq:th. with varied opinions as to this policy. Last but not least was a fishing trip planned to take place at Algnnac about the last of June. Albert Pochelon Is in a quandary concerning a mysterious rumor about an option on his place of business. He says nobody has made a noise like money yet. Hugo Schroeter announced that a box of cigars would be in order at the next meeting as he is to go East to claim his bride the 2Sth of June. At the next meeting of the club there will be an exhibit of seasonable plants along with a smoker. Wm. Dilger. manager of the Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange, who has recently accepted the position of As- sistant Commissioner and General Su- perintendent of Parks and Boulevards, has moved to "Inselruhe" on Belle Isle, the house used by the former cominissioner. Ferdinand Colbe intends to build a new greenhouse this year. George A. Rackham is preparing to build a show house at his establish- ment. HARRY. Louisville. Trade Notes. "Home Coming Week" brought about thirty thousand visitors to our city last week, and it certainly was a fine and desirable crowd. Their pres- ence did not greatly add to the direct result of business, although all the florists had some additional work. The business section of the city was quite extensively decorated, but only with flags and bunting, and this work was mostly done by concerns that make a practice of following these large gatherings. The floral parade was a success. If the applause it re- ceived Is any criterion. This parade, also, was not of much advantage, as the great majority of vehicles entered were decorated under the supervision of their owners and paper flowers were used. A few owners had florists to a.ssist them or to offer suggestions. Congratulations are in order. '.'Pa- pa" Jacob Schulz Is grandpapa again, and George E. .Schulz is the happy father. It Is a girl, and she arrived "Home Coming" week. Two of the three Greeks that for some months have been located here have found business so discouraging that they have given up, and it Is rumored that the third will quit July 1. A. R. B. Indianapolis. The Week's News. B. J. Bertermann was a visitor at E. G. Hill Company's establishment at Richmond. Ind.. last week; as usual, everything there is in good con- dition. He says a bench there of the new fern, N. Whitmanii, is worthy of unusual mention. Unlike some of the ferns introduced in late years, this one has. in his opinion, qualities that will make it indispensable as a staple article for decorative purposes with cut flowers. The demand for well- rooted Richmond cuttings, Mr. Hill says, is still so heavy that it keeps them busy to keep pace with the orders. Aug. Grande and Mrs. Eichoff are cutting many sweet peas. Henry Rieman is remodeling several greenhouses. Much Iron and cement work is being used. Bert Joachim! of Bertermann Bro- tliers' Company narrowly escaped seri- ous injury In a runaway accident last week. A new order has been issued at Tomlinson Hall Market prohibiting the sub-letting of stands. It had been the custom of outsiders to step In at holidays and dispose of quantities of flowers, to the detriment of the regu- lar standholders. I. B. VOUR Fall Catalogue We have been printing Trade Catalogues for the past fifteen years ; have been accumulating stock cuts and photographs for the past fifteen years, and, equally important, perhaps most important of all, have been steadily improving in our knovir- ledge as to what is required in the way of style, workmanship and finish in order to] produce a catalogue that Will De Eiiecilve Send in full specifications and we will promptly give you an estimate. We supply our stock cuts free to customers. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd. 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York City. SMILAX PLANTS. strictly No. 1 plants; from 2 in. pots, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. Seedlings from boxes, $4.00 per 1000. R. KILBOURN, CLINTON, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing Washington, D. C. News Notes. Dr. B. T. Galloway, Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, will ad- dre.ss the Graduate School of Agricul- ture at Urbana. III.. July 7, on "The Organization of Agricultural Educa- tion and Research." A severe hail storm passed over Garett Park and vicinity Saturday evening last, doing considerable dam- age. David Bisset was the principal loser; his violet houses suffered to a great extent. George Schafter has planned some extensive improvements In his store at the corner of Fourteenth and I streets, N. W.. which will begin some time this Summer. This firm Is do- ing a large business, especially in wedding decorations. J. A. G. Bay Shore, N. Y. After considerable agitation the Suffolk County Horticultural Associa- tion and the Bay Shore Horticultural Society held a conference with the idea of uniting into one organization. The following are the points settled satisfactorily: 1. That the exhibition be held in Bay Shore. 2. That each officer elected should come alternately from either association. 3. That the meetings of the new association be held in Bay Shore. 4. That the new association would accept as judges those who were to act as same for the Bay Shore Horticultural Society. A name for the joint organization is still in abeyance. I"V TRINIDAD, COLO. — The frame work for the new greenhouse being erected by the Trinidad Floral Com- pany, and which was about ready for the glass, was leveled to the ground by the fierce wind which prevailed Tuesday evening, June 16. DAVENPORT, lA. — The members of the Tri-City Florists' Club were entertained Thursday afternoon and evening of last week by Adolph Arp and H. G. Bryant, the new proprie- tors of the Davenport nursery. The florists spent several hours going over the 100 acres of land occupied by the establLshment and were greatly sur- prised at its magnitude. Supper was served at Mr. Bryant's home and in the evening a regular meeting was held. A greater portion of the time was taken up by the members in tell- ing of the sunny side of their busi- ness. Further plans for the picnic which the association will hold at the Watch Tower June 28 were also out- lined at the meeting. 500 ENGLISH IVY PLANTS, 12 to 18 inches long, $7.00 per 100. CHAS. WITHERIDGE. 532 BROAD ST., NEWARK, N. J. Mention The Florigts' Bxcbange when writing. ASPiRiQDS PLUMOSDS NANUS Extra fine plaDtB In 3 in. pots from seed eown laat August, $6.00 per 100. AgparsguB Sprengerii, large, bneby plants, 3 in. pots, 6c. Cyrtomlum Falcatum, the Holly Fern. This l8 the last chance to buy 2 in. stock to grow on before St-ptember 16; fine stock, 3c. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. &feutlon The Florists* Exchaage when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS Strong Plants, February or March struck, healthy and free from disease. Cash with order. Your money cheerfully refunded if not satis- factory. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000- C. LAWRITZEN, BOX 261 RniNEBCCK, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EMERSON C. McFADDEN Wholesale Grower Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Etc. Short Hills, N. J. Tel. 28 A. MentloD The Floriflts' Exchange when writlnc. HYDRANGEAS FOR SUMMER BLOOMING. Just Coming In Color-f. inch pnts. 5,50.00 per 100. 7 and » inch pot.s. $73.00 to $100.00 per 1000. EVENDEN BROTHERS, WllllAMSPORT, PA. VentloD The FlorlsU' HxcbaQge when , N. Y. Elli$>, Mass. ' I MMia^aa MMi^^iaa aiH^^BM* aB^HMB aaHKiBaa MHB^BBB a^ Mpntlnn The Florists' Eschnntre whpn wrltlne. GRAFTED ROSES Fine Stock from .'{-Id. potB. KIclimond, (2.(0 per do2., V16.00 per 100, f 12S.00 per 1000. Klllarney, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per lOO, $160.00 per 1000. Ktoile De France, $3,00 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Kaiaerin, C/arnot, Uncle John, Chatenay, $2.00 per doz., $16.00 per 100. Britle, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Woot- ton, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ROSES OWN ROOTS Fine Stock from ,'J-ln. pots. Richmond. 4112.UU per luu; $luu.uu per 1000. Ktoile De France, $12.00 per 100. Sunrise, Perle, Sunset, Chatenay, IS 00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, $7.00 oer 100. ^ Klllarney, La France. 2 yra. old, from 6 in pot9, $25.00 per 100. CANNAS Best named varietlea tromZH in. pote, $5.00and te.ooperioo. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Gen. Button, H. A. Allen. Mrs. Wm. Dockbam. From 2 ;^ pots $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Mrs, A. T. Miller.Dora Stevens. Lady Cranston Mrs. W. Hissile, Mrs. T. W. Pockett From 2H in. pots $1.0u perdoz., $6.00 per 100. A. J. Balfour. G. W. Chllds, Dr. Enguehard, Nellie Pookett. From 2}^ In. pots, 76c. per doz. $4.00 per 100. Colonel D. Appleton, Geo. Kalb, Mrs. McArthur. Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs. Nagoya. Robt. Halli- dar. Wm.DQckham. Price from 2}4 in. pots. $3.50 per 100. $30.CO per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng, CuIUngfordil, Dorothy Devens. Harry May, Harry Parr, H. W. Reiman, Ivory, J. E. Latter, J. H. Troy, Minnie Wananiaber, Mrs. 8. T. Murdoch. Mrs. Humphrey. Mad. Fred. Bergmann. Niveus, Thomas H. Brown. Xeno, Price from 2H In! pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 600 hardy pompons, 12 fine varieties, pink, yellow, white and bronze, $35.00 per 100. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Ready For Immediate dales Size Per Pots 100 Achyrantheg, EmerBonli. etc. 2^ $3.00 A^eratum, Wllite and blue I 3 6.00 " Princess Pauline i 2X 3 00 Alternanthera, red and yellow 2H 3,00 Auipelopsis Veitchii, pot grown 3 8.00 Auipelopsis Qalnquefolia & lE.OO Castor Oil Plants 3^ 8.00 Cuphea Platycentra, 2M 3.00 Coleus. all the leading varieties .. 2H 3.00 " .. 3 4.00 Enellsh Ivy, S>4 8.00 Fevertew, double white 2M 3.00 Facbsla, doable and single 3^ 7.00 •' " 2M 3.00 Geraniums, double and single. Strong 3M 7.00 Special Color or variety Sii 8.00 " Double and single 2H 3.00 " Ivy Leaved 3% 8.00 Oazania Bplendens 2^ 4.00 Heliotrope, light and dark varietleB 3« 6.00 2H 3.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, In bud S 26.00 7 40.00 Ivy, German 2Si 3.0O Lobelia, trailtns; and dwarf 2H 3.00 Lantana, 12 best varieties 3 6,00 lUoonflower 4 10.00 2« 4.00 2M S.dO 3^ 10.00 2H 6.00 Smilax 3 3.60 Tropaeoluiii, double red and yel- low 2Vi 4.00 Violets Marie Louise $26.00 per 1,000 Miscellaneous rooted cuttings as advertised April 28, will have for the next ten days. Petunias, single Pelargoniums, ass't varietleB . SEND FOR CATALOGUE. W^OOD BROTHERS, Rishklll, Ueotlon The FlorlstB' Elzcbange when writing. IN. Y. Providence, R. I. News of the Week. Every possible precaution is be- ing exercised toward the prevention of the threatened invasion of gyp-'sy moths in tliis locality. Wlierever they have already been discovered the worlc of extermination is going on with system and thoroughness; fifteen men supervised by Professor A. E. Stone of the State college being employed in the worl<. Over fifty thousand trees and shrubs are under treatment. The method of prevention is to place a band of folded burlap around tlie trunk of the tree, which catches the young caterpillars as they pass up or down. It is probable that more men will soon be placed at work that the task may be carried forward as rapid- ly as possible. Commencement exercises at the agricultural college began last week and continued tor three days. A num- ber of special certificates in the horti- cultural course were awarded. The new greenhouse now under construc- tion will be a direct means of even greater facilities for instruction along this line, in years to come. President Butterfield made a short farewell ad- dress in presenting the diplomas and introduced the new president. Profes- sor Edwards, who spoke briefly. Daniel Clarke, formerly an instruc- tor in land.scape gardening at Harvard college, is making preparations to es- tablish a retail nursery business upon the grounds surrounding his home at Scituate. He has secured a valuable collection of native rhododendrons and kalmias from remote forests of the State. The annual Summer exhibition of the Rhode Island Horticultural Soci- ety was held at Falstaff Hall Thurs- day, June 21. In both quantity and quality of exjjibits this year's show was in every way superior to that of last year. Roses and strawberries compri.sed the leading features, and competition was extremely keen in most classes, especially among varie- ties that represented the older or standard classes. Outdoor grown roses comprised the greater part of the floral exhibit, and in most in- RO^E PLANTS FROM POTS AND BENCHES STIiONG, CLEAN!, nEALTIIY PLANTS AMERICAN BEAUTY, .3-in. pots $5.00 $45.00 RICHMOND, 3-inch pots 6.00 50.00 LIBERTY, 3-inch pots 3.60 30.00 MAID.S, 3-inch pots 3.60 30.00 BRIDES, 3-inch pots 3.60 30.00 CHATENAY, 3-inch pots 3.50 30.00 UNCLE JOHN, 3-lnch pots 3.60 30.00 Per 100 MAIDS, 8-inch pots t%.60 BRIDES, 2-inch pots S,50 AMERICAN BEAUTIES, bench plants 6.00 MAIDS, bench plants. 4.00 BRIDES, bench plants 4.00 LIBERTY, bench plants 4.00 920.00 30.00 40.00 3S.00 35.00 35.00 GEORGE REINBERG, 35 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO AFTER JUNE 1 ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 36 RANDOLPH STREET stances remarkable specimens they were, considering the continued and persistent ravages of blight and in- sects so generally prevalent this sea- son. An exhibit of seedling straw- berries, the result of an attempt to cross cultivated varieties with the wild strawberry to secure a new spe- cies that should have the flavor of the wild berry and yet be of marketable size, attracted much attention. Ad- mittance was free, and there was a very large attendance. G. S. W. Uentlnn Tbe Florist** Bxebsnxfl whea wrlrinr. Hall News. Hail storms are reported from Flint and Northville, in Michigan, green- houses being damaged in both locali- ties. Staten Island, N. T., and the New Jersey Coast as far inland as Plain- field, N. J., was bombarded by a lively dash of hail last Saturday. None of the florists hit was insured. SILVERDALE, PA.— W. W. Alla- baugh sustained a small loss by hail on the 23d Inst. He was insured. CHAMBERSBURG, PA. — Byer Brothers write as follows: The truth about our hail storm of June 12 is, that none of the greenhouse firms lost over five or six panes of glass. CANANDAIGUA, N. Y. — Among the sufferers' by the hail storm, of Sunday, June 10, were R. H: McKerr, A. C. Cappon, and James Belsom, whose greenhouses and contents were practically destroyed. The houses of Duncan Rhind escaped damage. BOUND BROOK, N. J. — On Satur- day, June 23, Ant. C. Zvolanek, the sweet pea specialist, writes as fol- lows: "To-day a heavy hailstorm passed over our vicinity about 4 p. m., coming from the northwest. The hail stones were the largest I have ever seen. Fortunately, my place is well protected north and west by the Watchung mountains, and having the best quality of French glass, my es- tablishment sustained only small damage — about 100 lights, 14x10 glass, and six lights, 16x24 glass. I hear that the Plainfield (N. J.) flor- ists suffered large losses in green- house glass broken." ROSES 3-in. Brides, Maids, Chatenay and Richmonds, own roots, grafted also same in 4 in. Good stock at $6.00 and $10.00 per 100. Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Co., CRYSTAL FARM, Oibsonia, F*a. SURPLIS RICHMONDS TO CLOSE OUT 2i in., $5.00 per 100. 3 in., $7.60 per 100. Fine stock from strong selected cuttings. L. B; CODDINGTON, >1URRAY niLL, N. J. IfentloB Tile Florists* Bxcbanc* when writlD#. June 30, 1908 TheHIorists' Hxchange 841 J. K. ALLEIN Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers 106 West 2gth St., NEW YORK Open at 6 a. m. every day. Telephone. 167 Madison Square. Consignments Solicited. Mention The Florists* Excbange when writing. Wm. Stuart Allen Co. CODiDlsslon Merchanis In CUT FLOWEltS oecmos at all &[AM>n» 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 Madison Square UeotloD the riorlBts' Bxcban^e whea writing. C. BONNET O. H. BLAKE BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Tlorists 106 Livingston Street, BROOKLYN. N. Y. Telephone: 4638 Main. Consignnit'nt.s solicited. Out-of-town orders carefully alttiided to. Give us a trial. Mention The Flortata' Bxchang* when writing. Cut liow[R Exchange Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coo^an Building, NEW YORK Open evetj Moiuin^ at f^ix o'llock for the Sale of Cut Flowers, Wall 8pac*» for advertising purposeB to Rent. V. S. DURVAL. Jr., Secretary. Mention The FlorlstB* Eicbange when writing. Joseph S. Fenrich ...Wholesale Florist... no -THE RELIABLE HOUSE— West 28thi Street Telephone 324-8'2.'> Madison Square. IfentloD The Florists' BxcbanKe Vben wrltlnfE. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 48 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Tclcphona, 3870-3171 M.diMn Square Mentloo The FlorUta' Exchange when writing. GRO^VKRS, ATTENTION? Always l^eady to Iteceive Fine Stoik WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 30 'West SOth .Street 'Phone, 661 Madlion.lQuiire. NCIV YORK Violets. Roses, Carnations, Orctiids Established IRrtS Mention tbe >Teft«t»' Bx^ange whea writing. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Tlie 'Wliolesale Florist ot Ne-w York 43 WEST 28th STREET Phones 16641666 Madison Square Ueptlon the FlorlstB' Bxcbange when writing. A. M. HENSHAW ..Wholesale Florist.. 52 West 28th Street, NEW YORK First class Rotes and Carnations a specialty. Ooiisitrnments Solicited. Tel. .S5.H3 Madison S<). Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HICKS & CRAWBUCK, Inc. Wholesale Florists And Dealers in TLORISTS' SUPPLIES 76-78 Court Street Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. koDtloD the Florists' Bzcbnnge when writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIlES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY HE HIGHEST %/AI I eV ALWAYS GRADE OF VALiLET ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS. JAMES McMANUS, jsJ'K"!, 42 W. S28th St., New York. PHILIP F. KESSLER Wholesale Florist 5557 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. Telephone, 2921-5243 Madison Square. Mention the riorUf ' fachange when writing. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER t Wholesftle OommlsBlon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 'WillouBHby St.. '•"•■SlSrikain. BROOKLYN. N.-Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VrKST 30th STKCET tiK.-W YOR.K Constgnments SoUclted. Telephone: 280 Madison 8q. IfAOtlA. •!»« inAriat*' Kv«4isnro whn* wrttlnr. FRANK MILLANG Wholesils Commission DeaUr In CUT FLOWERS 55-57 West 26th Street, New York Tpiephone Tall" 29« Madi^'^n Sqiiare. Mention the ilorlitn* Exchange when writing. Alfred H.LANGJAHR 56 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone, 462G-4627 Madison Square Established 1891 SPECIAL VALLEY AND TOP GRADE ASPARAGUS ConslKntnents of First Class Stock Solicited. Horace E. Froment SUCCESSOR TO \A/. GHORMLEY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Sliipper of all varieties of Cat Flowers Telephones, 2200 and 2201 Madison Sauare. 57 WeSt 28th St., NEW YORK Wtoiesaie Prices ol Cot Flowers, Hew YorK, June 28. m prices c|aoten Thf FlorUtw' Eiehangp when wrltlog. vrxniiXD ex^xL a "x: -A-jMiD B-A-S-X^ER LILIES Prompt Reports^ Bualness hoars: 7 A. SI. to S P. M THE AMERICAN CARNATION WHOI.K8AI.K AND COMMISSION FI^OKIST I P"'«^^' ^^^°- ^^ND FOR A COPY laai FILBERT ST., PHiLA., PA A. X. »B I-A MARK Ptif. & Pub. Co. Ltd., a Dnane St., Pf.V. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always on Hand Telephone: 1-42-26-A. MenUoD The Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist U02 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The Florists' Brebange when wrltlng._ HOLTON & iNKEl CO. WHOI,ESAIer& Open Evenings nntil 8. Mention Hie Florlata' Bzchance when wrltlne. DUMONT & CO. No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keratoi^e *Phonf>«. Mention The Florists* EUcbanse when writing. Headquarters in ffesterD New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLOmST*' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESISNS 383-87 Ellltott SI. BUFFUO. N. Y. GIVE us A TRIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOU WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6. 6. PoIHd 60. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ilentlon The Florlstn' Exchange when writing. CELERY PLANTS 500,000 A No. I TRANSPLANTED CELERY PLANTS. 9 choice varieties. Send for Price List. W. B. DU RIE. Rahway, N. J. Ueutlon The Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlne* 25,000 Alternantheras From 2'4 in. pots. Paronycluoides, Nana and Versicolor at S20.00 per 100. Cash witli J. CONDON, Florist, 734 Fifth Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Eichanfre when writing. PETUNIAS SINGLE GIANT RUFFLED. From 3 in. pot.^j. $3.00 per 100. ASPIDIUM TSUSSEMENSE, 3 in.. S.'i.OO per 100. ALBERT WM. BOERGER. Gardenville. Erie Co., N. Y. Mptitlon The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Moon Vines, 2 in. pots $2.00 SALVIA BONFIRE 2 in. (lots $2.00 f tVIRftW 2 in. bots I.SO LOBELIA, 2 In. bots 1.50 GERANIUMS, Mixed, 2 in. bots 2.00 E. I. RAWLING», Quakertown, Pa. P. S.— Also Cuphea (Cigar Plant), big strong plants from 1 in. pots $1,00 per 100. ientlon The Florists' Eichanse when writing. OUR ENDEAVOR is to place THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE In the hands of every reader within lOOO miles on Saturday of each week. In order to effect this even distribution, which makes for the benefit of our advertis- ers, it is necessary that ail ad- vertlslns- copy for current issue should reach us bv 12 noon, on Wednesday. IfeatloB Tb6 ri«r1flts* Bze^aBxe wfaeo writlBC- Uentloa The Florlata' Bxcbang* whea wrltlne. June 30. 19'>« E. F. WINTERSON CO. Lon^ Distance Phone Central - 6004. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. 'WKoIesale Cut Flowers and Florists' .Shipping Orders Our Specialty. Do you receive our Weekly Cut Flower Price List? IF NOT WRITE US. THe Leading Florists' Supply House of tKe West. Supply Catalogue mailed on re.juest. We carry the Lan,-est Stock uf Florists' Supplies iu the West MentloD The Florlsta' Eichapge when wrltlog. The Plorists' Exchange CIIAS.W.McHELLAR 843 Ectftbliahed 1894. Supplies. Be your own Commission Man FLQWFR GROWEJiS' MARKET furnishes thefacllltles See PERCY JONES, Mgr. eOWabash Ave., CHICAGO. Ueotlon The FlorlBts' Bxcbange wben writing. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wiiolesale Cut Flowers 51 Waba&h Avenue, CtllCAGO Conslstrnments Solicited IfeDtlon Tbe FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholefiale Growers of CUT FLO-WERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash ive., CHICAGO UeDtloD The Florlflta' Bzcbacge when writing. ST. Send us North L. Flori PAUL. MINN your Orders for delivery in the west, which will have our best attention. L. sts. MAY (El CO., St. Paul, Minn. llpntlon The Florlata' Exchange when writing. New York. The Week's News. Tlie annual outing of the New Ycjrk Florist.s' Club takes place on Monday next, July 2, and the commit- tee has about completed all its ar- i-angetnents. If the weather is favor- able there is no doubt we shall have the finest outing the club has ever had. The committee on sports is making extraordinary preparations in order that all the athletic events may be pulled off smoothly. The steamer I.sabel will leave the dock at Kast river and Thirty-first street at 10 o'clock in the morning. Let every member of the club who can come along and bring his family; there will be room for all. C Li. Allen, the veteran seed grower of Floral Park, L. I., celebrated his seventy-eighth birthday on June 13. A number of friends, including four generations of his own family, sat down to a bountiful dinner in honor of the event at Mr. Allen's residence. It is given to but few men to live to the ripe age that Mr. Allen has reached and still retain the exuber- ance and sprightliness of youth mani- fested by him. In fact, he looks and works more like a man in the prime of life than one who has gone beyond the allotted span of three score years and ten. May he long continue. Mr. Allen was present at the Toledo con- vention this week. Alex. McConnell is nicely settled in his new quarters at .'571 Fifth avenue in the block known as the Windsor Arcade. Mr. McConnell is to be con- gratulated on securing such elegant premises for his retail busine.ss. The store is eighty-five by twenty-five feet in dimensions, with an eighteen-foot ceiling, and plate glass windows on three sides, making it very light and airy, and an ideal place for keeping specimen palms and decorative plants, of which Mr. McConnell always car- ries a full supply. Underneath the store is a basement of equal dimen- sions, which is admirably adapted for CHICAGO ROSE COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS Florists' Supplies Agents for ZISKA'S "Up lo Date " Wire Designs 56-58 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III. IfentloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. GEO. mmiH Eri'f Cut, Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will fake care »)f your r.rderfl Mt re;inle pne.'s. rroilipt ,\ttelitluii. 35 Randolfih Street, CniCAOO, ILL. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange wben writing. Orchids FANCY VAlLi-eV, ItOSBS. CARNATIONS, aod all COT FLOWERS and QRBENS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mentloo The FloriBta' Bxcnange when writing. JOHN BREITMEYER*S SONS COR. MIAMI xm GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT. MICH. ifentloD The FIorlstB* Exchange when writing. E. G. HILL Ca WKolebale Florists RICHMOND, INDIANA Uentlon Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. Wholesale Prices of Cot Flowers, Chicago, June 27, 1906. Prices to 1.00 to to 1.00 O'ldenOate Uncle John Liberty AspAHAOus Plum.A Ten " Sprengerl, bunches. 0ALLA8 .60 .50 12.00 HIchinond 6 00 KjilHerlns Perle ... Lilies, Longlflorum 12.00 12.00 MiONONETTE.ordlnary 2.00 Orcblds — Oattleyas to 2.00 to bunch 6.00 LILV or THE VALLEY 2.00 to .50 to LiLiuM Candidum. si. 00 Der .Sweet Peas J.ft.Bl!DL©NG )h Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS Roses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of Mention Tbe TlorlstB' Exchange when writing. : Signal Hill Floral Co. 5 Wholesale and Commission House ■ Cut FlO'vrers, DecoratlTC Green, etc., ■ For Territory and California Stilpnients. * 341 S. Los AriKcles St.. UOJS A>tlEL,ES. Cal. Mention Tbe Floristfl* Exchange wben writing. the workshop and storage quarters so necessary for a retail store. George Hildenbrand, head salesman for John Young, .It West Twenty- eighth street, leaves today (Saturday) to join his wife and family at West Norwalk, Conn., where he will spend a fortnight's vacation. J. H. Small & Sons have one of their Broadway store show windows fitted out to represent a lily pool. A fountain plays from the centre, and the water's surface is dotted with pond lilie-s. It is a very attractive window and one that draws the atten- tion of a large number of the passing multitude. There is nothing that can beat a little water scene for a florist's window during the hot weather. Private gardens and florists' grounds in and around Astoria, L. I., have been visited lately by thieves whom the police seem to be unable to find. Among the florists who have had plants and flowers stolen are Philip Kinsman and H. Pritchard. The flor- ists in that locality will do well to be on the lookout for the depredators. This week has seen the wind-up of the auction sales for this season, and the hammer of the plant auctioneer will now rest until some time in Sep- tember. W. S. Ford, of Ford Brothers, 48 West Twenty-eighth street, is back from a three weeks' vacation spent at his old home — Kennett Square, Pa. A visitor to New York last week was J. H. Goodaere, a well-known English horticulturist and writer on fruit culture in the English horticul- tural papers. He has been spending four weeks "seeing America." On landing, he went through Canada to the Pacific Coast, traveled through California and came East, arriving in New York from Washington last Wed- nesday morning. In Washington, he was entertained by W. R. Smith. He visited the rose-growing establish- ments of New Jersey, and .sailed from Nqw York on the Campania on Satur- day last. Mr. Goodaere is much im- pressed with the large scale on which things are carried out in the florist's bu.siness in this country, and he feels that it is a great mistake for English gardeners to come to the United States when they have once become started on their career on the other side. Boston. The Summer Show. The Summer rose and straw- berry exhibition of the Mas.sachu.setts Horticultural Society was held on Fri- day and Saturday of last week and proved to he much superior to any like show held in the past few years. An unfortunate rule of those In charge, however, clo.sed the halls at six in the evening. This, which was also the custom at the peony show the previous week, prevented many from seeing the exhibition. I speak mr)re of the employees in gardens, greenhouses, etc. These. If taking an interest in their calling, are entirely prevented by their work from attend- ing the exhibition during the day, and the small amount extra that it would (ost the society to keep its halls open till a later hour would be well spent. There was keen competition In many of the clas.ses, especially in the class of 100 Ijottles. whi-jh had eight competitors, and for which five prizes were awarded. Miss Sarah H. Fay (M. H. Walsh, gardener) being an ca.sy first. Apart from the ro.se exhibition there were many fine displays of flow- ers, noticeable among which were the sweet Williams, peonies, Canterbury bells and general collections of her- baceous plants. The Blue Hills Nur- series and Mount Desert Nurseries showed fine collections of these hardy plants. Gratuities were awarded to Lang- water Gardens, display of roses; Miss Sarah B. Fay. display of roses; Mrs. E. M. Gill, display of roses, peonies etc.: T. C. Thurlow, display of her- baceous peonies; E. J. Shaylor, dis- play of peonies; George Hollls, dis- play of peonies; A. H. Fewkes, dis- play of peonies; Blue Hill Nurseries, display of herbaceous plants; Mount Desert Nursery, herbaceous plants. A bronze medal was given to Walter Hunnewell for early flowering chrys- anthemums. First-class certificates of merit to George Hollis, for seedling peony Lucy E. Hollis; Cakes Ames, Cypripedium I'Ansoni (C. Rothschild- lanum X c. Morgania;). H. L. Cameron. North Cambridge, Ma.ss., will sail for Europe July 12 for a brief vacation. Wm. Nicholson of Frammgham contemplates sailing on the same date. W. W. Raw.son & Company will move into a new location on Union street at an early date. Morris Fuld IS now manager, H. E. Fiske having sev'ered his connection with the firm J. S. Manter has been on the sick list the past week. J. W. DUNCAN. Warrensburg, Pa. F,,,^'"'!.""'^"' '"J'^'-J is the man who finds his true vocation. The world is full of misfits— men who are following a profession, trade or occupation for which they are not adapted and therefore fail of achieving the success which might have been theirs had they found their proper groove in life Sciys the News. Seth A. Reed, the Warrenburgh florist, is one of the fortunate one.s, for he has found an occupation for which nature fitted him. Even in his boyhood his great- est ambition was to own and conduct a greenhouse, and though for a num- ber of years he worked as a machin- ist In factories in this place. Glens Falls and Sandy Hill, he was con- stantly working towards that end with a perseverance which was bound to bring succes.s. In 189 9 his plans were matured and he built a well-equipped greenhouse near his home on Ridge street. He has made a specialty of carnations and grows all staple varie- ties. He has a large trade in these beautiful flowers, and also In other lines. His business is constantlv growing and he expects to build a large addition to his establishment this Summer. Mr. Reed was born m Warrensburg August 5, 1862. When he was about a month old his father, James W. Reed, went away to the war and never returned, dying In a Southern hospital. Seth was educated in the Warrensburg academy and afterwards took a course in Eastman's Business College, of Poughkeepsle. He has al- ways lived with his rnoUfcr. Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, and h^^HIFer mar- ried. ^^^^ 844 The Florists' Exchange Bronze Galax In 10,000 LOTS $6.00 per case FERINS, 65C. per 1000 DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS Always seii*l to us for vcuii LAUREL for JUNE WEDDINGS It's the best to be had for all decorative work at this time of the year. Made fresh daily from the woods, 4c.. 5c. and 6c. per yard. Telegraph Otlice ; New Salem. Mass. Long distance telephone connections. CROWL FERN CO.. MILLINGTON, MASS. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. NEW CROP DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $1.00 per 1000. Hardy Cut Daggor and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1.000: Brilliant Bronzed, and Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000. lots of 10.000 $7.50. Bouquet Green, $7.00 per 100 lbs. : Boxwood 20o. per lb. : Leuoolhoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100: Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. : Laurel Festooning, good and full. 5c. and 6c. per yd. : Laurel Wreaths, $3.00 per doz. ; Branch Laurel, 50c. per bunch. Headquarters for all Florists' Supplies, such as Wire Designs. Cut Wire. Letters of all kinds. Immortelles. Cycas Leaves. Milkweeds, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons. Boxes- Folding. Blue Corrugated, etc. Sarata, a fine substitute for Smilax, for now and June decorations. To avoid disappointment place your orders now. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. 8 & I I PROVINCE ST., BOSTON MASS. L. D. Telephone, Main 2618. Mention The Floriat.s' KxehuDge when writing. LVRATA ir$ a winner "the new smilax" 50 lb. case $2.50 Sheet Moss for Hanging Baskets, etc. ^^^^ E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN. ALA. UentloD The Florists* Gkchange when writing. EXTRA FINE NEW CROP FANCY FERN $1.50 per 1000. Discount on large orders. QaLAX, per 1000, $1.25. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WILLIAM DILGER, Manager. 38 & 40 Miami Ave.. - Detroit, Mich. Send for our weekly price list on Cut Flowers. Mention The Florists' Elichange when writing. e OSSIQ BROrnERS •• M.n.f.ctarer».f ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 Wcsl Broadwag, NEW YORK SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnlahedto the Jobbing Trade only. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REED «( KELLER [mporters and Bf aniitaotiirers of 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Oalax Leaves and Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Caldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smilax. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Ueotioo Tbe PlorlBti' Bxdiaiute wbea wrltliv. HARDY FERNS THE HINSDALE ji^'FERN COMPANY A*- -==■ Now want to call the Florists' attention to their new stock with $10,000 capital. Their object is to cut the prices from $1.50 tu 75c. per 1,000 for Fancy and Dagger Terns. Send your order along at 75c. and we will gladly wait on you. This is a God Bend to florists who have to pay such an enormous price Direct your order to tllNSDALC FERN COMPANY, P. O. Box 157. tllnsdale, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1314 Madison Square Stands at Ont Flower Exotaange OooKan Bide.. W. 2eth street & 34th Street Ont Flower Market. Speoulties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lenco- thoe Sprays. Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreene. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves MeDtioo the Florists' Bxchange when writlns. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe siiould send for tlie "Horticultural Advertiser" :?fli8 Is THE British Trade Paper, being: read weekly by all Horticnllnral traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental honeea. Annnal BnbstTiptions to cover cost of EDStatfe. 75 cents. Money orders payable at owdhani, Kotta. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Ctiilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europtin Agtntt tor THE AMERICAN CARNATIOI^ IfeDtloD the FlorlBta* Bzcbanffe wbea writing- FERNS $1.00 per 1,000 special for East0r85c. in lots of 10.000 or over. dagger ferns- Strictly Guaranteed A No. 1 A. L. FORTUNES, 431 STATE ST. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I 10,000, $l.50t 50»000, $6*25 MANDPACTDRED BT W. J. COWEE, BERLIN, N.Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE APRIL NUMBER of our List Is out. We can now devote all our attention to making collections This is the very best time to get money from the Trade. Therefore send your delinquent accounts at once to the NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE 56 Pine Street, New Vork City. UentloD Tbe Flortsta* Exchange wben writing. tj*^t Our Prices on Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire lOOE BROTHERS, Manufacturers of the Model Plant Supports for Carnations, Dahlias, Golden Glow, Peonies, Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 226 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 4^ t. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 3 -► Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOW TO GBOW PSHBOOjOS A practical treatise of instruction, giv- ing full and complete details how to produce this luscious vegetable. Price, - - - lo cents. \. T. DC la Mare Pig. & Pob. Co., 2-8 Duane St. New York. Mentlun The Florists' Exchange when writing. San Francisco. News Notes. A marlvet price for flowers, that was maintained fairly well Me- morial Day season, has slipped back again to the "what will you give" con- dition that prevailed for a month or more after the people's universal fright of April 18 to 21. But the pre- diction of cut-flower dealers is opti- mistic; they now see many of their anti-calamity flower consumers re- turning from their country camping grounds and establishing homes in the city's hundreds of comfortable dwellings that were taken possession of by the authorities and utilized for relief purposes, the comparatively few thousands of needy people being now concentrated in the Presidio grounds and fed there. And florists are of the opinion that from now on these re- turned people will be giving thank re- ceptions and teas, and the flower trade will be revived. Two additional old- time florists, who have been in a quiescent state since April IS, are of this opinion, and are falling in line with the few florists recently reported as having reestablished their stores. One of these is Florist Matraria, bet- ter known as the Art Floral Company whose beautiful store was in the palatial 14-stnry burned-out structure at Market, Eddy and Powell streets. He has leased store room in a tem- porary building just completed at Van Ness "avenue and Eddy streets. The other florist re-established this week is J. J. O'Connor, formerly in a dou- ble store he enlarged at considerable expense two weeks before the fire de- stroyed it, at No. 10 Hayes street. His new place is at 531 Hayes street. Baron Von Horst has always been not only actively interested in astrol- ogy, biit an honored guest at San Francisco flower fetes and teas given by the city's society people. For years he has made annual visits here from his home in Coburg, Germany, and has taken great delight in cast- ing the horoscopes of any number of our most prominent people, his last list embracing the names of Florist Stevenson of the Palace Hotel and Florist Poland of Sievers & Boland. In a recent letter to a friend here he said: "What a terrible calamity for San Francisco! It you will take the trouble to look at the Zadkiel alma- nac for 1906 and look under the pre- dictions for January, you will see that a severe earthquake was prophesied for San Francisco. Under the April predictions in the same almanac, April 19 is the date set for many se- rious fires in places which are ruled by Taurus. From the January predic- tion and this April calamity it is quite evident that San Francisco is ruled by Taurus, as on April 18 you had the terrible fire and earthquake. My pro- fessor of astrology," continued Baron Von Horst, "is Dr. Pearce, and he is editor of this Zadkiel almanac. He warned me of this calamity a year ago. His almanac went to press last July, 1SI05, so you see there is some- thing in this science." A half day's guest this week of Luther Burbank was the Rev. Father .Searle, superior of the Paulist order of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. He was greatly inter- ested, and when he departed Mr. Bur- bank gave the priest, who is now in Iiis eightieth year, a bunch of ■ the Burbank everlasting flower as a me- mento of the visit. AJLVIN. Minneapolis. News Notes. The Greeks seem to have In- vaded us, as there is almost one on every corner. The retail trade does not seem to suffer much by their pres- ence, as all dealers report a fair gain in their business over that of the pre- ceding year. Patthey & Thompson have discon- tinued business for good; poor trade and high rent did not seem to be pro- fitable. The Rosary has established a nice business, receiving a good percentage of the funeral work. Powers Mercantile Company re- ports a good trade and is apparently well satisfied with the season's work. PAUL. June 30, 1906 HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. Scollay. The Hlorist-s' Exchangfe 845 This paper is glad to answer all in- quiries relating to heating problems, but in order to do so it is necessary to secure full and intelligent partic- ulars. The first thing necessary is the size of the house, or houses; this means length, width, height at eaves, and height at ridge. Second, whether the house, or houses, is even or 54- span, or other form of construction. Third, the position of the house as to points of the compass. Fourth, state whether there is glass on sides and how much, also if one or both ends have glass. Fifth, the location of the boiler; sixth, grade; seventh, position of all doors; eighth, whether benches or beds, and give position and dimen- sions of same; ninth, depth of boiler pit, if already built; if not, state how deep you can .go. This latter item in case you are bothered with water. Tenth, location and size of chimney, and height, in all cases where the heating plant is already installed. I have one house 30 by 50 feet, 10 feet to ridge, 3 feet walls double sheathed. How much radiation must the boiler have; and how many Imes of 4-inch cast iron pipe are necessary to maintain a temperature of 45 to 60 degrees in zero weather, hot water heating' Which is proper, for the flow pipes to rise as they leave the boiler or fall; and how much of a rise or fall is necessary. J- F. fa. Mo. You will require in the above de- scribed house eight lines of 4-inch standard cast iron greenhouse pipe, to maintain 45 to 50 degress in zero weather. Let your boiler have a capa- city of at least 800 feet 4-inch cast iron pipe. I would suggest that you allow pipes to rise from the boiler to the far end of house — at the very least five inches; more will not hurt. The flow and return pipes should run from the boiler on about same grade. For your information I would state that a good layout will be three pipes, each side of the house, and two arranged under center benches. Each circulation should have a regular standard brass mounted stop valve, full size of pipe. U. G. SCOLLAY. Answer to H. B. Slanson, Brighton, Wash.— According to the sketch you send with your letter you are com- pelled to place all your heating pipes in the pathway, for I find no room to hang same on sides of house. On this basis I would recommend four 2-inch pipes on the wall of the south bed, and four on the wall of north bed. These pipes can be hung on pipe hooks, prop- erly fastened to the walls of beds. If the latter are built of brick, the most substantial way to accomplish this is to place wood strips vertically on the walls about ten feet apart, and secured to walls with expansion bolts. To these strips the hook plates may be fastened with ordinary wood screws. Of course, if the beds are made with wood sides, the hook plates may be secured directly to this wood, or the strips can be nailed on. The strips are better in either case, for the reason that they keep the pipes further out, and allow a much better circulation of air around tliem. which is of more im- portance than is generally supposed. The strips above referred to should not be less than 1 1-4 stuff. The coils can be made with two flows and two returns to each. The neatest way to make these is to start on the flow end with a side branch tee, such as any good greenhouse supply concern can furnish. This enables you to make up ends nearest mains, so that you will require but one flow and one return opening for each coil. I would advise running these coils at the same grade as the house from east to west. At the far end be sure and make provision to turn each coil with four elbows, toward the doorway. This will allow ample spring for expansion. At the doorway connect each coil into a four way branch tee, placed vertically. These branch tees are usually tapped at both ends: plug bottom ends, and on top ends screw piece of 2-inch pipe, say, two feet long, and cap them, tapping the caps for air valves or pet cocks. These short pieces act as air chambers for collection of air. Be- tween mains and side branch tees of each flow at beginning of coils place a full opening gate valve. Your simpl- est plan for mains between boiler and coils will be to run separate 2-inch flow and return to each coil. You can elaborate this job by making the above into four coils, pipes to be run as de- scribed with the exception that you would have four flows and four returns from the boiler. The size of boiler you require is from 800 to 1000 feet Old English Glazing Putty, For bedding glass in sash or for filling cracks or seams in roof joints or frames OF GREENHOUSES OR HOT BEDS. Is used in Machine or Bulb. If too thick for bulb thin with a Httle Pure Linseed Oii, boiled. 5 So thinned it can be brushed into any crack or leak, making a solid (ilhng. makes a solid bed, impervious to moisture, and holds glass in its place, and will stop any crevice or fault. When once set on dry wood it does not heave. MAJTUFACTURED IN THE UTfTTED STATES ONLY BY HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, B^ismciLL-oriNr-THE-miriDSOisr, nsr. "S". Meotinn The Florists' Exchange when writlnp. Twemlow's Old English Liquid Glazing Pully Is sold by FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSES In New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Allegheny Milwaukee Detroit Boston Providence Grand Rapids Richmond Louisville New Orleans Toledo Cleveland Buffalo Baltimore, etc. Mention Tlie Florists* Bzchao^e when wrttinff. 4-inch cast iron pipe capacity. As to expansion tank, many of our previous articles in The Florists' Ex- change will describe just what you want, and how to connect. A still better arrangement of the coils would be to place two pipes on each side of the house, and two in each pathway. This would make four coils of two pipes each; but your plan does not in- dicate that this is possible. If the house is not already built you might still arrange it so. V. G. SCOLLAY. Reply to A. S. G., Montreal, Can. — T am fairly familiar with the layout of your glass, and would therefore sug- gest that you heat the small 20 by 5 lean to on the north side from your present heating system. It should have eight lines of 2-inch pipe, and they can be run either direct from the boiler, with one flow and one return, or taken from the mains of your pres- ent 100 by 20 foot house. Regarding the 30 by 12 leant o. I would suggest that you cut it down to 20 by 12. This will make the general layout of your range much better; besides you can then run the proposed rose house right up to the shed. In the rose house you will need twenty lines of 2-inch pipe, and in the lean-to (20 by 12) eleven lines of 2-inch pipe. You can arrange this piping in coils in manner similar to the description in my previous answer to you, regarding another house. The grade, according to the lines given me, is a serious question. The easiest way out of the difficulty would be to make a special boiler pit. at least two feet deeper than grade of the rose house. This would permit you to run the pipes in a proper manner to obtain good circulation and also avoid doorways. Your boiler should have a capacity of at least 2,000 feet 4 -inch pipe. If you could arrange to purchase one of 2.500 feet 4-inch pipe capacity, it would save you money in fuel and require much less attention, and give better results generally. U. G. SCOLLAY. I propose to erect a greenhouse 34 x 325 feet, 16 feet to ridge, north wall 7 feet, south wall 5 feet, 2 feet glass in south wall; glass gable both ends. I require a temperature of 58 to 60 degrees; outside temperature rarely reaches zero. House to run east and west, with raised benches. Boiler house at the middle of the house and at the north side as per sketch. I would like to know the best disposition of the pipes for steam heating, also what size of pipe is the best. J. H. R. New Jersey. — Provided you use sufficient size mains (uncovered in greenhouse). I would suggest that you place In the house sixteen lines of 1 1-4-inch pipe. You should distribute these as follows: IBE BEST Bus Killer and Bloom Savor. For PROOF Write to P.R.PAIE1H0RPEC0. [LOUISVILLE, KY. Uentlon The Florists' Bzcbange when writing. Pulverized Sheep Manure By Bag, Ton, or Car Load Lots. GEORGE RIPPERGER. LONG ISLAND CITY,^N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Elichange when writing. FREE HOSE trial. We send our " Florist " hoBe on 60 days' trial ; If not satlefa^^tory return and we pay charges both ways. Wrought iron pipe lasts longer than steel, Get O'lr prices on Guaranteed wrought iron pipe. Send tot Free catalogue " Kay " Boil- ers. Ventilating apparatus. Tools, Valves and Fit- tings. WILI.IAM H. KAY COMPANY. 344 Fulton Street. - New York City. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Bxchanse wben wrltlnf. THE AMERICAN GARNATION Priu S3. SO A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB CO. LTD 2-8 Duane Street. New York. — four under each side bench, and the remaining eight lines divided into four coils two pipes each, placed under the other benches. Tour own good judg- ment will indicate the best psitions for these. As I have no layout of your benches, I cannot very well place them. Tou do not mention anything about boiler or mains, hence I take It for granted you are familiar with these requirements. U. G. SCOLLAY. STANDARD FLDWER FDTS Packed In Bm&U crateB, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2 In. pots in crate.^-"" 1W)02H " 1600 2!^ 1000 8 800 8!^ 6004 820 6 144 6 6.26 6.00 BOO 6.80 4.60 4.51 3.16 Price per crate 120 7 In. pots in crateB,f4.20 60 8 ^' " 8.00 HAND MADE 48 9 In. pots in crate, 98.60 48 10 " " 4.60 24 11 " " 8.eo 24 12 " " 4^ 12 14 *' " 4.80 6 16 " '• 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list ot Cylinders for Cat Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. Hilfinger Brps., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y, Auffuflt Bolk^ Jt Sons,Agt8.,Sl Barclay St.,N.T.Cit7 Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Uentlon Tbe FlorlBts' Exchange when writlns. BOOKS Everyone whowould becomesuc- cessful in his pursuits should "fill himself full " on all subjects ap- pertaining thereto ; in otherwords, he should buy every practical book relating to his business from which he is sure to reap some ad- vantage. We are in a position to supply these as far as concerns the florist, nursery and seed trades. Send for our Complete Descriptive Book List covering every phase of floriculture, horticulture and allied Industries A. T.DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. LTD. Offices— to 8 DUANE T.. NEW YORK CITY Address F. O. Box 1687 846 The Florists' Bxchange J 1 AND WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE WE KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS of this greenhouse building — it's a thing that is backed by years of experience and the hundreds of houses endorsed by hundreds of florists using them — a backing up that can't be backed down. HITCHIINOS Sz COMPAINV Greenhouse Designers and Builders IVIartufactui-et-s of Heating and VentilatiriK Apparatus IfTO BROADWAY : : INEW YORK AND Hi>Dtloii Thf HtorlxtR Kxrhmiiff u-|<>'i> >*rlririir HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENnOUSE PUTTY a Specially C. S. WEBER (SL CO. 10 Desbrosscs St., New York Uentlon The Florlsta' Dxcbange when writing. Holds Class Firmly ••e the Point US' PEERLESS i Ctlftdnc Points ve thebe«t. No rights or leftB. Box of 1.000 poiau 75 eta. postpKtd. i HENBY A.DREF.R, I 71* ChMtaot Bi., Pfcll*.. P». ' llention Tlie Florieta' Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbede, ConeerTatories, and all other purposeB. Get our figures before buying. Estimates treely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 14 & 16 Wooster Street, NEW YORK Uentlon 'Hie FloHsbi' Bxchftnce when wrlttnf. 1 ^gl^;::-- -y^f^ 1 IN A JIFFY. 1 wm^^—..^^ i £■ V\'e rany rfady-jiackecifea £■!■ i;ilf.s. so that your onleisJiS J, iii;iy be filled on llie juiiip. Syracuse Red Pots 3 possess clay charai-ter. and,2 ;, tough, porous conBtitiitions.y' 1;^ Caiefully made, p r o p e r 1 yfi Ripaek^-d. '■ Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. I I U I I BUILD WELL Tliere i.s a plea,sant sense of satistaction in knowiiip: that when your order for Cypre.sa is plaeecl witli us you will receive material upon which you can ^ absolutely rely, and that shipment will be promptly made. ESTIMATES AND .PLANS Furnished without charge. Let us hear from you if you contemplate building. I HOT BED SASH I CEDAR POSTS, IRON FITTINGS, ETC., ETC. [ LocKisANi> Lumber Go. [ . , , LociqfcANp.0. , , Don't you wish to have J t Mention The Florists' Biehange when writing. 1^/0 LET CULTURE Price, $t BO Postpaid A.T.De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd.. New York Sweet Pure Air ^ — one of the principal conditions of a "good crop — in your ^ houses.' Water soaked joints and rotting ends produce foul air. ^ ^ Vou can avoid this by using our material. ^ ^ La. Cypress and Washington Red Cedar ^ ^ GRBENHOUiSE MATERIAL. ^ ^ GREENHOUSE HARDWARE AND POSTS. ^ J A riTPT^rH Cf\ ^ ^^^ Sheffield Ave., A 4 ^*^*'^S'*^*' ^^•>J'' ! CHICAGO. _ ^ MPTitlnn The Flf»rt?«tii' RTrbane^ when wrltlnt. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. If vou'are having'delay in getting your loof material, send your orders to us and don't be in trouble. We will handle any order in the time agreed. Try us fOLEY MANUfACTURING COMPANY 471 W. 22nd St., Chicago Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CF.O.PIERCECO. 176 FuHon St., NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Excliange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Prico, S3, BO A. T DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane 5treet, New York June 30, 1906. The Plorists' Exchange 847 FOR PRIVATE PLACES Ilif U-Bar i-s an iileal greenhouse — no other house has the same attractive- ness. U=Bar Greenhouses Are the Best Greenhouses Built liecause Ihey combine both attractive- ness and pr;ic(iealness as has never been done before. They are record breaking producers. We are tlie sole makers of U-Bar Greeidiouses. Picrson U-Bar Co. Designers and Builders U-Bar Greenhouses Metropolitan Building 4th Ave. & 23d St., New York KROESCHELL BROS. CO. IMPR.OV£D Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE STREET, CHICAGO BollerB niii'li* nt th.' tifotof material, shell firebox (heets and hfadH of Hteel, water space all around front, Bides and back>. Write for information. PULT PATENT. CEMENT BENCHES Built under the PULT PATENTS. Orders taken now. Send exact dimension o[ bench you want to re- build, or put in new house. Let us figure tlieu what we can furnish you the bench at. A ce- ment bench lasts a life time, constructed so that it can be moved at any time and anywhere. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. WM. F. KASTING, WHOLFSALE FLORIST, 383.557 ElliCOtI St. . BUFFALO, N. V. UentloD Hie Florists* BtzchsBge when writing The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The orli?inal machine with self oiling ctipH ; thf most powerful, least coiiipliiati'd, very com- pa? hfentloD The Ftorists* Bxcbange wheo writlne SIMMER IN WINTER BT VSINC Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets onr Catalog GIBLIN & CO., VTICA, R Y. MentloD The FlorlatB' Bxcbange when writing. WEATHERED COMPANY. Builders of Iron and Cypress Greenhouses, Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus. P. O. Address^ Box 789, New YotH City. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists' Excbangt when writing. Dealers in Boilers get best results when they advertise here. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH dHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTIUTING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. COMNER SIXTH »ND BERN STS-. PHILADELPHIA, PA ■ms roB ClBOUUlBS Successor, to JENNINGS BBOit s~ w. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE Earliest and easiest worked. Carries oil Biirplus water | ailiuits air to the eoU. In- r'usefl the value. Acres of swampy land reclaimed and made fertile, C34-MI fc.1 r* "T"l I C" 1 .ln«-k8on> KouihI Oralii Tile meets every requireTneiit. We also make Sewer nUU IN U II LC-^ ripe, Kt'il and Fire Brl<-k. Chimney Tops. Kncaustli: Side Walk Tile, etc.-W rite for what you want and prices. JuilN U. JAtMSOM. 50 Third Ave., Albuj, N.T. lUntlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. *'Abi*ohitely Safe and Reliahfr. A»k Your Frienda." i JCvery second the Btrain on the materials of a Water] Tank goes on, If it be kept full. Makfj It of inferior material and soon It will f^lve away. CALDWELL TANKS! never leak. The right stuff goes into them, Writw for our catalogue. W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. ManafactarerH of TA> IvS for all parpoHeK. Mention Tht* K!nrli«iM' Kxchttnce wlien wrlflriB I The Test of Construction. Of what use is first class workmanship and the best material if the construction of your house is antiquated and out-of-date ? There is as much in the style of house as in the material of which it is built, and too much stress cannot be laid on the "right kind of construction." There is a special house for each special condition and the ordinary planing mill knows nothing of construction details. The first step towards "right construction" is to get our catalogue and estimate. Write now and start right— erect houses that will enable you to compete with the other fellow. John CMoninger Go, Chicago 115 E. BLACRHAWK STREET .Meiitii n Tlu- I'lorists' Excbtinge when writing. GR[[NHOUS[ MATERIAL FREE FROM SAP AND MILLED TO FIT SNUG IS WHAT WE MANUFACTURE AT OUR OWN MILLS. WE FURNISH EVERYTHING TO COMPLETE YOUR HOUSES INCLUDING CLASS, BOIL- ERS AND PIPE. GET OIR PRICES. CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. S. JACOBS «c SONS, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL. 1365-79 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. llentlon The Florists' Eichansre when wrltlne^^ EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^^"oe^theTesT"* GreenhousB Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOOSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Ifentlnn The Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlag. GEO, M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1698. Send for Catalocne. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and Ico off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florists' Bichange wheo Elotl-Kj PHILADELPHIA, PA. tfentlon The Florists' Eichnnge when writing. Greenhonsc VALVES and FITTINGS COLDWELL WILCOX :C0. NEWBURC, N. Y.- Mention Hie FlorlBts' Bxchange when writing. "THE BEST INVESTMENT I EVER MADE" is the verdict of one of the largest rose growers who Blared two of these GRKENHOUSE KOILEKS Instead of two Others of well known mnke. , . , Estimates furnished for hfating plants erected complete or for material only. JOHN A. PAYNE Horticultural ArcHitect and Builder, 33 CIcndenny Ave, Jersey City, N.J. Sash openine apparatus and all kinds of grueLhoiise structural material. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlntf. In ^ -^ ■ Jl pmESs • Is Far Mo|e Durable Jhan PINE PRESSi SP^SH BARS UPT|32 FEET_OR LOhJGER. REENHOUSk AND OTKPR BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERESJION WHEN OELSJUptED. Sihd for biir Gi'j-cuia.r|s. ffrHEAT-S+earrsIymbei^ Co., Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. "The test of years is the real test." Scollay Boilers ARE BEST See our advertisement in next issue. Catalogues sent on application. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY. Telephones 1492-1493 Main. U. GS. SCOLLAY, Manager. Mention The Florists* Bxchanjse when writing. »L,j«.j!Lja. A. HERRMANN [Manufacturer of p|Qra| Metal DcslgnS ' IMPORTER AND DEALER IN ELORISTV SUPPLIES \ FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '"''^iin^'^l^r NEW YORK ;j , OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th St. k J WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE tj Mention The FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. QQGQQOQQQQaaafiO s i.i:: * ,,')() 1 G G 0 S a a a a a 0 G G m THE STAY PUT PAINT is the grpeiihouse paint made from our Ideal brand of Wfiite Lead — the only white lead made by a special process to meet the special needs of greenhouse work. The paint that will stay put longer (and look better as long as it stays put) than any paint made from any white lead. Lord k Burnnam Go. Greenhouse Designers and Manufacturers. 1133 Broadway, corner 26tli St„ new york BOSTON BRANCH. 819 Tremont Buildinii. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. a 0 a a a a a a a a a a ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD Assure yourself nf HONEST COMPETITION figures by obtaining an estimate from me nn Iron Frame or Sash bar greenhouses. My prices are the lowest for the best class of work. FRANK VAN ASSCHE (FORMERLY SUPT. FOR WEATHERED) FACTORY : Fulton and Rose Ave, Jersey City, N. J. Mention Thp FlorlntR* Rrcbanee when wrltinir. TteFloilstsSflpplglouseoIHGa JUNE WEDDINGS AND COMMENCEMENTS. Are i|OU pretiared to fill all orders t>rom|itly ? If not we can a»si»t you. BASKETS, try our $5.00 or $10.00 special assortments. Our 20th Century Adjustable Plant Stands are sure sellers ; You will want tbem ; order now. Little ttiings count. Try oornew fern fasteners on the hair |jin shat>e ; cost little and quantity is large. Send for catalogue. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50, 52, 54, 56 North Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 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